Sigma Defining Eyes Palette By Tiffany D -Review, Swatches and Makeup Looks

Sigma Defining Eyes Palette* ( £47.95 via www.cocktailcosmetics.co.uk)

I mentioned in some of my previous reviews, that I love the formula of Sigma's eye shadows. They are nicely pigmented, easy to blend and long lasting. As soon as I found out about the gorgeous Defining Eyes Palatte, I couldn't wait to try it and share my review on the blog. The palette is a collaboration with a youtuber Tiffany D and features eight eye shadows, a double ended eye pencil, two gel liners and a dual ended brush.

Little Treat: Diptyque BAIES Candle (review)

Diptyque Baies Mini Candle (70g, £20.00)

As soon as I realised that the Baies candle smells like blackcurrant leaves and roses, I had to have it! Buying the full size wasn't an option at the time, so I settled on the smaller, 70g version. It promises to burn for up to 30 hours, so it isn't actually that expensive. 

My husbands 'beauty' stash

As soon as you enter my bathroom, you can see that all beauty product on the shelves belong to me and my husband's only belongings are a toothbrush and an electric shaver. Typical. I have always been intrigued by my husbands simple 'routine' and I can't believe that it actually works for him. His skin looks great, he never gets breakouts and his complexion is glowing! What is his secret?

From Sandbox to Spotlight: Unconventional Sports Kids Can Go Pro In

Sports is a vast universe, far beyond school gym classes and neighbourhood soccer practices. No knocking classic sports like football, basketball or soccer - but have you considered that your pint-sized prodigy could succeed at something less conventional? Yes! That is precisely why parents and guardians come join us as we embark on this incredible adventure exploring less-travelled pathways where your children not only can have fun but can potentially build professional careers.

Guest Post: How To Wear Cardigans This Season

REN Rosa Centifolia No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm Review

REN Rosa Centifolia No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm* (100ml, £23.00)

I adore cleansing balms and they are the only cleansers I use at the moment. I usually reach for the Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm or Balance Me Cleanse & Smooth Face Balm, but I have also been enjoying REN's new offering. Rosa Centifolia No.1 Purity Cleansing Balm is a gorgeous product, with the most luxurious feel to it and it might even replace my Emma Hardie Balm for good, since it is more affordable and does the same job.

Barry M Matte Nail Paints and Textured Glitters

I love Barry M Nail Paints and I always buy some new colours when I am in Boots or Superdrug. At £2.99-£3.99 they are a steal. The newest additions to the Barry M family are their Matte & Textured Glitter Nail Paints in some fabulous colours.

Recent Beauty Purchases: YSL, Shu Uemura, Laura Mercier, Chantecaille, Sephora, Caudalie, Diptyque

I am trying to think of an excuse for all my recent purchases, but... I can't think of anything :) haha. I simply couldn't resist placing a couple of orders online. I have been lusting after the Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation, Diptyque Baies Candle and Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers for months (maybe years), so I finally bought them :) I purchased some other bits as well and... I also got my mitts on a beautiful Sephora Highlighter!

Ebay Bargain: Crystal Statement Necklace

Most of you know that I am obsessed with statement necklaces. After a big clear out, I managed to reduce the amount of them to just over 100 different styles, but... I simply can't stop buying more. I love them!!! Most of them are quite cheap though, so it isn't a big problem :) haha. My latest find is this beautiful (and cheap) crystal necklace.

Guest Post: A cool DFS 'Lipgloss' Sofa by Giles Deacon

Dare To Bare Campaign - Support Breast Cancer Care in October

In October, Escentual.com and Breast Cancer Care have joined forces to launch an amazing #DareToBare Campaign to get women go to work with no makeup to raise money for charity. I work from home, so it is quite an easy task for me, but... surprisingly the urge of putting makeup on is stronger than I thought :)  The campaign will run throughout October and you can take part by:

- donating via one of the pages on Just Giving

- creating your own fund raising page and joining the team. 

- tweeting a 'selfie' with no makeup on to @escentualdotcom and/or @BCCare using the hashtag #DareToBare 

Escentual will be donating £1 for the first 1,000 women who tweet their #DareToBare photo, so please, please, please take part :)

-buying one of 5 top rated skincare products from Escentual - 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Care

All proceeds from the campaign go towards women suffering from breast cancer, so it would be amazing if you could donate, even if it's just £1. It only takes a minute and you can use PayPal. 

You can read more about the campaign here.

You can help me raise my small £100 target HERE and I would really appreciate it, if you could spread the word about the campaign. It is such a great cause.

How To Find More Time For Reading

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How much do you read these days? How much did you use to read? If you read a lot more in the past and you’re not reading all that much now, it could be because you’re busy and just don’t have the time for your books anymore, no matter how much you love them.