Benefit Gimme Brow Review and #BrowArchMarch

 Benefit Gimme Brow* £17.50 each

My favourite method of filling in my brows is pencil and powder, but I have been curious about all the brow gels available on the market. I am not sure how the other ones perform, but I am blown away by Benefit's Gimme Brow! After just one use, I declared my love for the darker shade and I still feel the same about it. It is incredible! How does it work?

Supermarket Fashion Challenge :)

I very rarely blog about fashion, but I love shopping for clothes and I am not ashamed to say that most of my finds are from George at Asda and F&F at Tesco. They always have fab new collections and all their pieces are reasonably priced and on trend. I also love their basic ranges and I find the quality much better than Primark and other cheap high street stores. When I was asked to take part in the "Making Money Go Further Campaign" by debtfreedirect.co.uk , I knew it was the perfect opportunity for me :) I was given a £75.00 budget to spend on an full outfit from a supermarket of my choice, including top, bottom and shoes. I actually managed to put together 2 outfits and still had some vouchers left! 

Anthropologie Wishlist

I just noticed that Anthropologie are offering free delivery on all orders until the 2nd of March and I couldn't resist placing a cheeky order. I got one of their Monogram Mugs (£8.00) and I can't wait for it to arrive. I adore their tableware and their designs are simply stunning! There are many more lovely pieces I would love to add to my collection and you can see the more affordable ones below :)

Smoothie week - part 2

As promised, here is the second part of my smoothie week :) You can read my first post, with my own smoothie recipes here. I only had two more days left, but I also wanted to share the recipes included in the little booklet I received from Alpro. I must admit, I was a bit sceptical about the beetroot concoction, but I gave it a go anyway to see, if it is tastes nice. 

M&S 'Holly Sharpe For Limited Collection'

When the beautiful 'Holly Sharpe for Limited Collection' products landed on my desk, I couldn't take my eyes of them! I was kindly sent a selection of pretty, colourful lipsticks, nail polishes, eye shadows and other beauties and believe it or not... they are all from Marks & Spencer, very affordable and currently on a 3for2 offer! The SS14 capsule collection includes makeup, fragrance and accessories with a stunning 'Exotic Girl ' design by Holly Sharpe. She is a talented British illustrator and as you can see, her work is captivating.

Benefit Go Tropicoral Lip & Cheek Kit Gift Set

Benefit  Go Tropicoral Lip & Cheek Kit Gift Set* £25.50

I was lucky to win this little set in a the DailyMix Birthday Giveaway and it was my first of the bigger Benefit kits. I had three of the smaller ones in the past (Just In Case, Smokin Eyes and another one I can't remember the name of). All of them were fab and I actually used most of the products up, back when I didn't own enough makeup to last me a lifetime :) haha. The new addition to my Benefit stash features some of my favourite shades and one of my most used highlighters, so I will get a lot of use out of the kit in Spring/Summer.

Smoothie week - part 1.

If you follow me on instagram, you might have noticed that I have been drinking smoothies for breakfast since Wednesday. I love smoothies, so when Alpro asked me if I want to take part in their #AlproAM (Alpro Almond Mornings) challenge, I couldn't say no. I was kindly sent some of their Unsweetened Almond Milk, a recipe book and some cool goodies, including a Fitbit Flex and some beauty products. I am not good at following recipes though, so I have been whipping up my own concoctions and sharing them on instagram. I have made 5 different smoothies so far and all of them were delicious. 

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush - Radiant Magenta

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush/ Radiant Magenta £28.00

If you read my blog regularly, you will know how much I love my Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders. They are truly incredible and I can't even imagine my makeup without them. As soon as I found out that Hourglass are bringing out Ambient Lighting Blushers, I knew I had to get my mitts on a couple of shades. My budget is tight at the moment though, so I only ordered one so far. Most of the shades are still available on a 'pre-order' basis, but mine arrived within 5 days. After googling swatches and reviews I went for Radiant Magenta- a stunning fuchsia colour combined with some Radiant Light Ambient Lighting Powder. It is simply breathtaking! 

Serozinc Review (and UK stockist)

Serozinc has been on my radar for quite a long time, but we all know how difficult it is to buy in the UK. Most people get it on ebay, but you can now order it from www.farmaline.co.uk. They are an online pharmacy and deliver the goods to your door within 48h. I would recommend getting 2 bottles or placing a bigger order to make it worth the money or maybe ask a friend, if they want to split the cost of postage (£5.95). If you like French skincare, you will be able to fill your basket  really quickly and if you spend £75 - delivery cost is free. Anyway... I have been using Serozinc for the past 3-4 weeks and I am finally ready to share my opinion. 

Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer Review (SX06)

 Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer (shade SX06) £38.00

I have been thinking about buying this product for a long time and I finally placed an order for it a couple of weeks ago. I've heard mixed reviews and I realise that you can either love it or hate it. I was quite confused when I first used it, so it is understandable, but it is all about the technique. Thankfully, I figured out a way to use it and I absolutely love it! I can't believe I waited so long to buy this miracle worker!

Spring wishlist: fashion, makeup, fragrance

Ebay crystal necklace £7.99 (uk seller)

Beige 'smile' bag £19.99 (uk seller)

Embellished ballerina flats £30.00 (asos)

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Purse Spray £24.95 (fragrance direct)

Lace Insert Jumper £30.00 (river island)

Skinny White Jeans £25.00 (river island)

Set of 4 midi rings £10.00 (asos)

L'Oreal Collection Prive Lipstick in Julianne's Nude £8.16 (feelunique)

By Terry Cellularose Blush Glace in Melba £38.00 (space nk)

Spring is probably my favourite season and I already started organising my wardrobe to make sure I get more wear out of all my pretty pastel jumpers and accessories. As a typical girl, I still end up saying that 'I have nothing to wear' though and my wishlist is never-ending :)

I picked a selection of items I have been eyeing up, with the embellished River Island flats  and lace insert jumper being on the top of my list. I also need a nice beige bag and the ebay replica of Celine (shhh...) is an absolute bargain. I already have two of these: one in red and one in mint green, but I wanted something more neutral this time. To go with the light/pastel theme, I will have to get myself a pair of white skinny jeans :) My current pair doesn't fit me (yet!) and I don't think I can drop 3 dress sizes before spring :) haha.  I also need some cute midi rings and a new necklace to feed my addiction. I just can't stop buying new ones.

From beauty bits, I really want to finally get one of the L'Oreal Collection Prive Lipsticks, but they always sell out really fast instore. I might order one online along with a a cute little bottle of Daisy Eau So Fresh and the new By Terry Blush - it looks gorgeous!

What's on your wishlist at the moment? Are you ready for Spring?

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Love Me Beauty Box (February)

Love Me Beauty Box* £10.00 (+£2.95 p&p)

I am usually blown away by Love Me Beauty and when I opened my Valentine's Day themed February box, I was very excited about the contents. Take away the body milk sample and swap it for a nice little nail polish and it would be THE perfect box for me :) Seems amazing, but... let me explain why I was left feeling a bit disappointed...