New additions to my MAC Palette: Contrast, Expensive Pink, Coppering, Lucky Green, Espresso and Satin Taupe

If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you will know that I have been buying lots of new MAC eye shadows. I really wanted to fill my palette as soon as possible, so I took advantage of the Debenhams 10% off deal and bagged myself over 1500 points on my Beauty Card too :) YAY! The shades I got are: Satin Taupe, Espresso, Expensive Pink, Coppering, Contrast and Lucky Green. I wanted a nice variety of colours and I must admit, I am very happy with all my choices.

NYX Born To Glow Liquid Illuminators

NYX Born To Glow Liquid Illuminators* £7.00 each

I am obsessed with highlighters, especially liquid ones and the NYX Born To Glow Liquid Illuminators are currently on the top of my list. If you don't feel like forking out £22.00 for the NARS Illuminators, you should give NYX a go. There are two shades available: Gleam and Sunbeam, both absolutely gorgeous. 

Purple Smokey Eye with Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette

As promised, here is another look created with the Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette*. This time, it is a dramatic, purple/violet smokey eye. It is one of my favourite makeup looks and I wear it quite often. I am hoping to improve my blending skills with my new MAC 217 brush in the future, but this look was created before I got it :)

Christmas Gift Idea: Aromatherapy Associates Ultimate Bath & Shower Collection

Aromatherapy Associates Ultimate Collection*

When it comes to bath and shower oils, Aromatherapy Associates are my favourite brand. I am obsessed with their Revive and De-Stress ranges and I can't imagine coping with anxiety and stress without them. They definitely make a difference and work wonders at making me feel relaxed.

Guerlain Terracotta Terra Nerolia Bronzer Review

Guerlain Terracotta Terra Nerolia Tan Enhancing Bronzer* £37.40

First of all, let's take a minute to appreciate the design of this beautiful bronzer. It is absolutely stunning! It took me a while to actually start using it properly, because I didn't want to ruin the embossed pattern with gorgeous gold shimmer :) If you are not a fan of shimmer, don't worry- it is just a thin overlay and it will come off with the first 2-3 uses. The rest of the bronzer is matte and it adds a gorgeous glow to the skin.

Superfoods and healthy options for chocoholics

I was recently sent a lovely parcel full of healthy and yummy treats and I am very excited to share my thoughts with you. As a chocoholic, I always crave chocolate, but I do my best to avoid eating unnecessary, processed sugar. I personally prefer the taste of healthy, raw chocolate, but I struggle to find it in supermarkets. That's why I love online stores. They offer a big choice of products and you can get really good deals, if you are willing to spend some time comparing prices etc.  

Recipe: Healthy Two Ingredient Banana Pancakes

I always get asked about the recipe for my healthy/clean pancakes and believe me... they couldn't be easier to make. The only ingredients you will need for the actual pancakes are bananas and eggs and you can add your choice of toppings or experiment with the batter.

Organic Surge Beauty Bloggers Bundle + GIVEAWAY

Beauty Bloggers Favourites Bundle* (£20.95)

As someone who uses Organic Surge products regularly, I was very excited to receive their Beauty Bloggers Favourites Bundle. It features some of mine and my husbands favourite Organic Surge products and it is an absolute bargain! The bundle contains four full size products: Blissful Daily Moisturiser, Citrus Mint Shower Gel, Lavender Meadow Hand & Nail Cream, and 2-Minute Moisture Hair Mask.

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.