Karla Powell Face Charts

Karla Powell Makeup Face Charts* A5, £11.00 

I have always been intrigued by makeup face charts and I must admit- I have seen some amazing creations on instagram and twitter. Makeup artists create real masterpieces with these and I would be happy to frame some of the charts I have seen and display them on my wall. My attempts at creating something that resembles an actual face were miserable, but I really enjoyed playing with makeup and you can see the final look I created on the photo below :) 

Pamper Night With St Grape Products + Giveaway

I love pampering and I can spend hours relaxing in the bath. That's why I couldn't say no, when I was asked if I would like to try out a selection of bath products from St Grape. They are a Canadian company, now available in UK and you can buy their products online. All the products are sulfate, petrochemical, silicone and paraben FREE and contain no artificial colours. They are also cruelty free!

YOU Beauty Advent Calendar

YOU Beauty Advent Calendar*  £49.95

I totally agree with the statement, that the YOU Beauty Advent Calendar is 'the only thing better than chocolate this Christmas' :) haha. I am being a good girl though and I won't be opening mine until the 1st of December :) The calendar is worth over £240, which is insane (in a good way). Some of the brands featured in the calendar are: Caudalie, Dermalogica, Sisley, Stila, Leighton Denny, Balance Me, Aromatherapy Associates, Neom, Inika and more. The temptation of opening all the doors of the calendar right now is really strong, but I should be able to resist it :) If you want to see the contents of the calendar, they are all listed on the product page. I want to experience the surprise element, so I am avoiding reading spoiler posts :) Overall, I love the idea of beauty themed advent calendars and I know that I will be very excited to open each door on cold December mornings :)

iPad Mini and my favourite photo apps

As much as I love my iPad 4, I was super excited to finally get an iPad Mini. I think, that the big one is slightly too heavy and I don't really like using it in bed or on the go. It is simply too bulky. The mini one is much lighter and I am totally in love with it. The only bad thing about it is the lack of Retina Display, but it isn't a big issue. The display quality is amazing and the colours are very vibrant. I was  slightly worried that the screen will be too small for reading, but... the 7.9 inch display is perfect. I can read books without 'squinting my eyes' and the keyboard is big enough for my clumsy fingers :) I have been using my new iPad from Argos non stop, so I thought it would be a good idea to share some of my favourite photo apps with you.

5 Health Problems New Mothers Need To Look Out For

Many new mums are so focused on looking after their baby that they forget to look after themselves. Childbirth and looking after a newborn can take a toll on the body and mind, and it’s important to look out for warning signs of health problems so that you can treat them before they get too bad. Below are just some of the health problems to be wary of as a new mum.

ELF HAUL (with reviews)

I am pretty sure most of you placed a cheeky little ELF order, with their 50% discount code, to celebrate reaching 20 000 twitter followers. I couldn't resist getting a couple of bits and bobs half price :) I decided to order three of the powder blusher duos, a cream blush duo, a highlighter/blusher and a concealer. I am not entirely happy with all my purchases, but with the 50% discount, they were worth a try.

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

I apologize in advance, if you are sick of hearing about the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette, but... I was wondering how many of you will be purchasing it? As an Urban Decay addict, I have to say, that I need this gorgeous palette in my life and I think that the shades are  different enough to make me purchase it. The palette will be available in US this month and it will definitely launch in UK before Christmas. I am pretty sure that it will be the most popular makeup gift this year :)

Makeup Look: MAC Antiqued, Amber Lights, All That Glitters

I thought it was about time to feature a more wearable makeup look, created with my new MAC eye shadows. This time I chose Antiqued, Amber Lights and All That Glitters. They are all absolutely beautiful and go together really nicely. I wear this quick and easy look when I don't have a lot of time to do my makeup.

Neom Scents Of Christmas Gift Set

If I had to pick one thing I could treat every family member to this Christmas, it would be this gorgeous NEOM Scents Of Christmas Set*(£42.00). You really can't go wrong with it! It features three beautifully scented candles and comes in an elegant gift box. There is something for everyone and all three scents are perfect for the festive season.  I must admit, I started burning all of these already, because I couldn't wait till Christmas :)

In my online basket

There is so many beautiful things on my wishlist at the moment. I keep putting them in my Space NK and Cult Beauty baskets, but the reasonable part of me is telling me not to buy anything. Despite the fact, that I own enough makeup to last me and my family a lifetime, I know that I will end up purchasing most of these anyway :) haha. If I had to pick one thing from the list, I would probably go for the Anastasia Lavish Palette - the colours look incredible and all the mini extras make it an absolute bargain. I am also dying to try the Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer. Have you tried it? If so, is it worth the hype?  I linked all the products below:

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder Review (Luminous Light)

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder (Luminous Light) £38.00

I mentioned this beautiful powder in my October Favourites, but it really deserves a separate post! I am obsessed with it and I have been using it every single day since I got it. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder promises to make a true difference to your appearance and give a lovely, soft focus effect. There is 6 shades available and each one emulates a different flattering light source.  After many hours of online research, I decided to go for Lumionous Light and I must admit - it was a good choice.

Ebay Bargains: Statement Necklaces

I always insatgram pictures of my new necklaces and many of you ask me for links etc. To make your life easier, I decided to feature some of my recent finds and other beautiful designs I have my eye on. It is safe to say that statement necklaces are my addiction. Without further ado, here they are (links and prices included).