tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9442731214685962942024-03-19T11:36:45.374+00:00Beauty's Bad HabitBeauty's Bad Habithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336625371343077874noreply@blogger.comBlogger763125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944273121468596294.post-39606148973100979722015-11-12T07:30:00.000+00:002015-11-12T07:30:12.021+00:00DIY Beauty Gift Hamper with Boots!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hampers are one of the easiest, prettiest ways to create and give a personlised gift for Christmas (or any occasion) and what's more they're fun to make and can be adjusted to suit ANYONE'S tastes! So, if you've been looking to make a special present this Christmas, why not let <a href="http://www.boots.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boots</a> and I give you a few ideas for a gorgeous beauty hamper as well as step by step instructions!</center>
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A box of some description (a shoe box will do!)</center>
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Old news paper</center>
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First, cover your box in wrapping paper and tape it down securely (the one I used is from Asda.) Then fill the base with screwed up paper (Boots suggest using shredded paper, but I found it squished too much when I added the gifts), cover with crepe paper and add your gifts. </center>
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<i>Wrapped box with crepe paper over screwed up paper - much sturdier! </i></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Place any heavy or bulky items in the front, and use either rolled up sellotape or double sided tape to secure them - simple!</span></div>
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<i>Gifts added! I think this selection would be *perfect* for a student! </i></div>
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Next wrap the box in cellophane as if you were wrapping a regular gift, tie a ribbon around, add a decorative bow, a gift tag and you're done! Excellent!<br />
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<i> Different gift ideas - this selection would be lovely for a trendy Mum (or even Gran!)</i></div>
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When purchasing your fillers, try to think how it will all fit in - a large item, small item and a couple minis (like nail polishes) will do the trick. Any odd looking gaps can always be filled with wrapped sweeties, after all...<br />
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I am awful at gift wrapping so I'm quite amazed it actually came out looking so pretty (if I do say so myself...) Boots even sell <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Christmas/Gift-by-type/Cards-wrapping/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gift wrapping</a> items so you can get everything BUT the actual box in one shopping trip - awesome! Don't forget that Boots also have a free 'Collect in Store' option, so you can shop online and pop down to your nearest store to pick it all up instead of battling the Chrismas crowds.</center>
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If you're interested in making a beauty hamper gift box, check out Boot's <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Christmas/Christmas-inspiration/How-to-guides/How-to-make-a-beauty-hamper/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instruction page</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kYVGJuHACQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">video</a> (above) for full instructions, tips and ideas.</center>
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Overall a really lovely, unique gift idea which is also a lot of fun to create - perfect!</center>
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Beauty's Bad Habithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336625371343077874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944273121468596294.post-59889947254544711512015-07-28T08:00:00.000+01:002015-07-28T18:20:57.471+01:00REVIEW: A Thorough and Honest Look at Skinnymint 28 Day Teatox<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you've been wondering about trying <a href="https://www.skinnymint.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skinnymint</a> but the amount of sponsored posts has you unsure about who you can trust and who has actually bothered to look into the real pros and cons - welcome, my friends, to a full, thorough, honest, unsponsored review of Skinnymint 28 Day Teatox.</center><br>
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I'm going to start by saying that I <b>was</b> sent these products to review, but that's never swayed me to review things certain ways before and it wont now! So lets begin...</center>
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The 28 day teatox consists of drinking two varieties of tea - one 'Morning Boost' which is drank each morning to give you a bit of pep and energy. 'Night Cleanse' is drank last thing in the evening every second night, to help 'flush out toxins' and remedy bloating and constipation (basically, it makes you poop.) For $54.90 (USD), you receive 28 morning tea bags and 14 night time tea bags.</center>
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The aim of 'teatoxing' is to 'help boost your metabolism, flush out toxins, reduce bloating and burn fat'. </center>
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The teas are drank alongside whatever you usually eat, and can simply replace your usual morning and evening drinks.</center>
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Morning Boost is primarily a green tea blend, with over half the contents of each teabag being green tea leaves. Green tea is a well known aid when it comes to weight loss, helping to boost the metabolism and burn fat more efficiently (with at least 3 cups consumed daily) although <i>not all studies agree on this</i>. Since green tea contain caffeine, it will also give you that slight caffeine 'buzz' or boost you might get from your regular black coffee.</center>
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Alongside green tea, we have yerba mate, another metabolism boosting tea which is also said to be able to stem your appetite and make you feel fuller for longer as it slows digestion. The caffeine content in yerba mate is also fairly high - again, adding to that boost Skinnymint have blended 'Morning Boost' for.</center>
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Next up, we have to ingredients well known for their diuretic (makes you pee) properties - nettle leaves and dandelion. Both nettle and dandelion have been used for centuries to help with digestive health - nettle is particularly good for stomach discomforts as it also happens to be a mild natural painkiller. </center>
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Guarana also plays a part in that 'boost' - considering it contains twice the caffeine content of coffee. All together, however, 'Morning Boost' contains less caffeine than a cup of coffee.</center>
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After all of these, we have grapefruit leaves, pineapple and strawberry. Skinnymint list a few benefits of these on the <a href="https://www.skinnymint.com/products/28-day-ultimate-teatox" target="_blank">ingredients page</a>, but honestly, I think they're just there to give a bit of aroma and flavour!</center>
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Night Cleanse is a senna tea, supported by a host of other ingredients which boost senna's main property as a laxative. Now, senna is pretty darn strong stuff! It is the most used natural laxative in the world and senna teas <i>should not</i> be consumed by anyone with digestive issues unless your doctor thinks it could benefit you. Long term consumption (generally considered 2 weeks of longer) of senna can have a <b>negative</b> effect on your digestive system, actually making it dependent on senna to function properly. It is, therefore, quite interesting that Skinnymint sell a senna product they recommend taking every two days for four weeks. On their FAQ page, they actually suggest 'experienced teatoxers' might try taking 'Night Cleanse' <i>daily</i> - not a good idea! </center>
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Following from senna we have ginger root - another well known player in the world of digestive health. Skinnymint were quite clever in including this guy, as ginger will help in soothing the digestive tracts after senna has done its thing by irritating them. Gingers soothing properties has actually made it quite popular with those who suffer with irritable bowel syndrome!</center>
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Peppermint leaf is a genuine wonder ingredient and peppermint tea is something I've actually drank for years. It's brilliant for stomach aches and cramps. Peppermint is also a great aid in stopping bloating, as it helps you rid excess gas (yup, burping and farting - better out than in) which can make your stomach appear flatter.</center>
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'Morning Blend' tastes like fruity green tea, as you might expect! Truth be told, I didn't like green tea at all before starting the teatox and now I actually quite enjoy it. The trick is NOT to brew it in boiling water, as that creates the nasty bitter taste I'm sure more than a handful of us associate with green tea.</center>
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'Night Cleanse' is pretty darn gingery, which makes it taste very warming and soothing. Ginger is the only flavour I get from this, then again, it is the strongest spice so it's to be expected. </center>
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I'm a regular tea drinker and have enjoyed herbal teas since I was a kid, so for me the only difference has been which tea bags I use! The seal up packets are handy and make the teas easy to travel with or store neatly away.</center><br>
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I am more or less constantly peeing these days - it's pretty annoying, especially if you have 'Morning Boost' before you plan on doing a workout! Have you ever walked/ jogged on a treadmill for 40 minutes while in dire need of a pee? I have, it's not fun! It also means I'm drinking more, as it's easy to become dehydrated while taking diuretics, which again leads to peeing more! I'd think twice about drinking 'Morning Boost' if I knew I'd be out and about without easy toilet access for the morning.</center>
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The laxative effects of 'Night Cleanse' take place 6 - 12 hours after drinking the tea, you will NOT wake up suddenly in the night with the urge to go to the loo (or worse!) Again, I wouldn't take 'Night Cleanse' if I was going out within those hours without knowing if I'd easily get to the loo.</center>
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No. I don't know when this idea that peeing, pooing or sweating more than usual help to 'detox' the body became such a big thing, but it's a load of rubbish. Lets talk about why.</center>
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The human body has evolved in a way which means that basically whatever the hell we throw at it - be it drinking excessive amount of alcohol, binging on junk food night after night or heck, even something more hardcore - it can get rid of any harmful chemicals or toxins very effectively. Your body is ALWAYS detoxing itself naturally, it was designed to. If you really want to help your body in this process, it's very simple indeed -</center>
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1. Drink more water.</center>
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Skinnymint says it was 'scientifically designed', yet strangely provides no evidence of this. I would at least expect links to studies on the various ingredients, but nope, none of that. However, I do recommend researching such products independently as businesses can pick and choose which studies they link to, meaning you only see the rainbows and sunshines studies they want you to!</center>
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<b>Help Boost Your Metabolism</b> - 'Morning Boost' does contain metabolism boosting ingredients, although more studies are needed on both green tea AND yerba mate to confirm their effects on the metabolism. Have I experienced any excess fat loss since starting Skinnymint which could be attributed to a heightened metabolism? Honestly, I couldn't say, as I have been doing an intensive fitness regime and eating super clean - both of which should aid fat loss, too, so I couldn't pick apart what the tea and what working out would be responsible for!</center>
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<b>Flush Out Toxins</b> - No, no, no, 1000x no. Just stop. Special teas will be no more helpful in this than drinking and eating right!</center>
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<b>Reduce Bloating</b> - Truth be told, I have noticed my stomach is flatter since starting the teatox, but </center>
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<b>Fat Burning</b> - This links in with boosting metabolism, as I'm afraid wonder ingredients which melt the fat off you just don't exist. If you want to burn fat and temporarily boost your metabolism, try high intensity interval training!</center>
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<b>Lose Weight</b> - Surely this is the same as the fat burning claim...? Otherwise, we're talking water weight which fluctuates day to day anyway, or muscle - which you really don't want to lose!</center>
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<b>Reduce Appetite</b> - I have a low appetite anyway, but I haven't noticed a change in it at all. If anything, the exercise I've been doing has made me slightly hungrier than usual.</center>
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<b>Improve Digestion</b> - I'm very lucky that I've never had digestive issues, even when I ate meat in Asia from street stands after four years being veggie I never had so much as a stomach ache! Maybe that means I'm not quite the ideal person to comment on improved digestion, then, but 'Night Cleanse' sure gets things moving... </center>
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Also realise that any benefits from Skinnymint you might experience will only be felt DURING the teatox. Afterwards, your bloating will return and your metabolism will go back to normal (if it even changed.) This means Skinnymint is best for a 'quick fix' like I mentioned earlier - holidays, weddings etc.</center><br>
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Now lets look at the price, the 28 day teatox will set you back $54.90 (US) - that's £35.40 with FREE shipping worldwide. That equates to $13.72 per week (£8.80.) If we look at the ingredients which do the most work - that's quite pricey! There are cheaper options out there that will do the exact same thing. </center>
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Is it healthy to take diuretics and laxatives for four weeks? Probably not. I've already mentioned how 'Morning Boost' can make me feel a bit dehydrated and how your body can become reliant on senna is a short amount of time. It's always best to leave your body to do its thing naturally, and only add aids if it GENUINELY needs it and after talking to a doctor.</center>
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So would I recommend <a href="https://www.skinnymint.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skinnymint</a>? No. It's expensive for what it is, its effects are not proven (and if they were, you could get the same effects from different products for cheaper), it's a quick and temporary fix to problems that can be solved with healthy eating and exercise and it claims to 'flush out toxins' when all your body really needs to help with that is water and clean eating... </center>
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Following on from my post on feeling lost in the world of blogging, I've been trying to work out just exactly where I stand and how I feel about my place in the beauty blogging world. I know, I know, that sounds melodramatic, but honestly, I don't think you can understand the attachment we bloggers have with our blogs and the blogging community unless you're a blogger yourself! But when you feel totally disenchanted, lost and (frankly) uninterested, where do you fit into the equation? Is it time to take yourself out of it? Then I saw this quote on Instagram...</center>
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Remember why you started. Well, why did I start beauty blogging? I was young, in college studying media make-up and totally enthralled with everything makeup and beauty. Makeup was truly an art form to me, it was self expression, it had absolutely nothing to do with trying to improve my 'natural beauty' - to me, 'natural' or 'neutral' makeup was the definition of dull. Everything seemed magical, fascinating - I spent all of my free time playing with makeup, talking my friends into modelling for me, posting to online makeup forums and watching Youtube tutorial and I <i>never</i> got tired of it. Then, one day, I stumbled upon Lipglossiping - the first UK beauty blog I had come across. I spent hours and hours reading through as far back as I could, this magical makeup world seemingly opening up even further with every mention of a product or brand I'd never come across before. I realised there must be even more UK people out there as hooked on beauty as I was, and right then, I decided to make a blog.</center>
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Those first few years were incredible. I <i>loved</i> everything to do with blogging - planning posts, photographing products, writing, reading everyone else's posts, keeping up with the latest products - it was so insanely fun it was all I thought about! I loved casual Twitter chit chats with other bloggers, replying to all the comments from readers, even emails from people asking advice! </center>
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So, to sum it up, I began because I LOVED makeup, I LOVED blogging and I LOVED the community. But these days...well, everything has changed - and no, I don't just mean in the blogging world, I mean personally, too.</center>
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These days I barely wear makeup, I'd definitely not just do it for fun like I would back then! I have a drawer rammed full of crazy bright eyeshadows that I used to wear almost daily, but now I just grab whichever neutral palette is closest. The idea of spending an hour or so on some intricate look makes me feel more 'ugh' than 'YAY!' and I'd rather spend dollar on clothes, books and fitness than the latest release from whatever new brand. Getting glammed up to just sit at home feels more depressing than fun and when I write, instead of it sounding enthusiastic and full of personality, I can't help but feel it comes across as flat and bland (so three cheers for you if you're still reading!)</center>
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There's also the whole 'adulting' thing, which makes the time you "have to" put into blogging so much more valuable when there's 'real life' stuff to worry about which you never had to think about as a young blogger - work, building your skills for work, job hunting, networking, keeping your finances in check, keeping appointments, making sure you see x or y family member or friend. I admit I now feel a pang of guilt if I'm writing about a lipstick instead of brushing up on a new piece of software, fixing my work portfolio or checking for job listings - but that is real life, that is the stage of life I'm at right now.</center>
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So really, beauty blogging isn't that important to me now because...well, I grew up. I'm no longer that bright eyed 16 year old entirely amazed by new MAC releases, daydreaming about working with Pat McGrath and spending every waking moment doing makeup. I'm a slightly stressed 23 year old who spends more time writing food plans, wandering through museums and reading up on history. </center>
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Life is wonderful in its unpredictability - it's exciting and unnerving at the same time. It changes, we change, and I've learnt we can either accept this or keep trying to jam ourselves into a mold which we've simply outgrown. So for now I will keep wandering, a bit lost, debating writing about a new topic - but that's entirely okay, after all, you miss all the fun when you stick to a set path, right?!</center>
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Here's on of those posts where I wear clothes and strike dodgy and awkward poses! I did, however, have some fun taking these pictures - especially since my tripod has vanished and I had to use a toddler's patio table in its place...Gotta be inventive sometimes, folk!</div>
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<b>CHOKER</b> - <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ebay</a><br />
<b>TOP</b> - He Is Legend gig<br />
<b>SHORTS</b> - Primark<br />
<b>FISHNETS</b> - <a href="http://www.newlook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Look</a><br />
<b>BOOTS</b> - <a href="http://www.missguided.co.uk/" target="_blank">Missguided</a><br />
<b>BRACELET</b> - Actually a necklace, from Primark<br />
<b>SASS</b> - <i>All mine</i><br />
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Sometimes shorts are just denim underwear, aren't they? I mean - when did it become all hunky dory to stroll about in shorts that just about cover your butt? Who knows. Who cares! Combine with a band shirt, fishnets, a choker and some boots and you're good to go!<br />
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While I'm feeling slightly lost on my own blogging journey, I thought I'd share my favourite blogs - the ones I've never gotten tired of! Some of these I've followed since I first discovered blogs, some I've followed since they started up, some I've only just discovered, but they all have one thing in common - being simply brilliant!</center>
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Makeup Savvy is one of the blogs I've followed the longest. The lady behind it, Fee, creates wonderfully varied content paired with simply beautiful photos. Whenever I need to read something fresh or a break from post after post of the newest launch from 'brand X', I'll head to Makeup Savvy.</center>
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How Adrienne posts so often without losing any quality is beyond me, she is a power house! I swear she must never sleep and be fuelled by the glow of her laptop screen! Always up to date with new launches, super honest reviews and a very approachable writing style. If I take a break from blog reading, I always read the Sunday Girl first to update me on everything I've missed!</center>
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Lydia is a beaut' and her simple, chic style and love of monochrome speaks to me. She's also got one of the most down to Earth, 'say it as it is' online voices out there in the fashion blogging world right now which is insanely refreshing! Plus, three cheers for a fellow Northern lass, whey!</center>
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Out of all the style/ fashion bloggers I follow, this girl's look is my idea of perfect. A fellow lover of leather, black, band tees and vintage...now, if only I could work out how she always looks so damn awesome while I look...well, like me!</center>
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A vegetarian food blog which always comes up with dishes you might not have seen elsewhere. I love their creativity, mouth wateringly perfect food photos and the emphasis on good, clean eating! It's so hard to pick out specific recipes to try as they all look simply incredible!</center>
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I mainly enjoy Fit Sugar for their food recipes these days, but back when I actually exercised (whoops, there's a habit I need to restart!) Fit Sugar was ace for grabbing a bit of workout inspiration and finding new things to mix up my regular routines. I <i>do</i> think some of their articles are a bit misleading, so take Fit Sugar with a pinch of salt!</center>
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Beauty's Bad Habithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336625371343077874noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944273121468596294.post-86537540733164660972015-06-07T17:34:00.001+01:002015-06-07T17:34:13.760+01:00Feeling Lost in the World of Blogging<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This past year, I've been a feeling a pretty lost in the blogging world. I used to feel like a part of something inclusive and community based, but more and more, I feel I'm just watching from the outside as it heads in directions I'm not sure I want to follow.</center>
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When I started blogging about six years ago, it was very different indeed. I remember the majority of 'top bloggers' when they had just started out around the same time, how everyone's pictures were poor quality, getting an event invite was a big deal and the idea of money hadn't even entered anyone's minds. These days blogs look like classy magazine pages, with perfectly lit images and photos which must have taken days if not weeks to plan, everyone has become an expert in marketing and branding, agencies represent bloggers, people make enough money to rent flats in London and buy designer shoes every week. Blogging is making a more definitive switch from 'hobby' to 'career' for many - and I <i>love</i> that!</center>
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However, this leaves a lot of 'old timers' like me feeling unsure about what exactly it is they're getting from their blog anymore. We all started out because we had a passion we wanted to share - we were getting enjoyment from writing and sharing our thoughts and that's what mattered. But after so long, the passion fades, the interest fades, and honestly that's no way to run a blog at all.</center>
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A little over 2 months ago, I set off on a journey which would take me further from home, family and familiarity than I had ever dared to go on my own before. After all, life is not meant to be lived inside a comfort zone, right?! I've sifted through the ridiculous amount of pictures I took in South East Asia and thought I'd post my favourites! </center>
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The entire trip I had to keep convincing myself that I was actually there. Every day I felt ridiculously privileged to be on such a journey, experiencing, seeing and learning <i>so many</i> new and incredible things!</center>
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Next stop? Who knows? Maybe Morocco...But until then, I'm very happy in good old England, drinking tea, eating cake and wandering around Manchester!</center>
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'Kitten Parade' is a stunning golden peachy pink, one of those Nars 'Orgasm' type of shades which everyone has been obsessed with at some point! I love the versatility of golden-pinks as they're ideal for everyday looks, evening looks, highlights (use a soft hand!), layered over black for something punchy or even as blush. 'Kitten Parade' is the glowiest golden pink I own, I mean - it is practically <i>beaming</i>. Blends like a dream, incredible shade...you just can't lose!</center>
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'Frostine' is a soft purple with what I can only describe as a subtle pink-purple glow. It's a strange finish to attempt to describe...like a pastel purple satin with a duochrome overlay. I think this would look incredible as an alternative to white or soft golds to highlight the inner corner of the eye. It blends beautifully and is surprisingly pigmented for such a pale shade!</center>
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Oh, 'Darling', how I have craved you since your release. At last, we have been united. I mean...*ahem* 'Darling' is a bright, bold, cheery teal-ish turquoise with turquoise sparkle which I just love. Turquoise is such a fantastic shade for those of us with brown eyes, I like a simple sweep of 'Darling' on the lower lashline paired with my usual black cat eye. Pigmented, blendable, just a corker of a shade!</center>
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Dr. Shedu are a pretty young company, with their Keratin Collagen shampoo only having been released a few months ago. Enriched with minerals such as calcium. magnesium and sodium from Dead Sea salts, plus keratin and collagen, this shampoo improves elasticity and 'repairs' little nicks and tears in the hair shaft making hair smoother, shinier and more manageable. I say 'repairs' as hair CAN NOT be repaired - just patched up - so no, a shampoo will not solve your split ends or ragged locks, but it can mask the issue until you get a cut.</center>
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Now although it's been called a shampoo, I'd probably say that in reality it is a cleansing mask - why? Because for the full effects of all those lovely dead sea minerals you need to leave it to soak into your hair for three minutes. I treated it as regular shampoo at first and kicked myself when I realised I'd been using it incorrectly!</center>
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I have now used Dr. Shedu's Keratin Collagen shampoo for roughly two months (maybe more, I only have a little left!) and overall my hair feels thicker and more resilient than usual. I didn't notice that it became shinier or smoother as to be honest that's not much of an issue for me anyway! My super sensitive scalp didn't have any kind of reaction, which was wonderful, I guess that's what you get when you take all the 'nasties' out of hair care!</center>
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Travel has always been one of those things I've wanted to do, but never actually imagined I'd be able to. I've scheduled this post for when I will (hopefully) be waiting for the first leg of my journey to begin, while I'm sat in a strange mixture of nerves and excitement either checking my tickets for the 10000th time or getting giddy about what lies ahead!</center>
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I'll be starting off in Thailand, making my way to Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia - you know, the typical backpacker route! My 40l backpack is ready and waiting, stuffed with shorts and vests, malaria pills and enough DEET to ward off even giant mutant mosquitos from outer space (a legit thing, I'm sure...)</center>
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I have some posts scheduled, and <i>may</i> update while I'm out there, but I'm choosing not to worry about my slice of the Internet until I return at the start of June. If you want to see what I'm up to while I'm away, I recommend adding me on <a href="https://instagram.com/beautysbadhabit/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (where I'll probably be most active) or Twitter for plenty of photos and discoveries!</center>
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Solid shampoo and conditioner. It's a strange concept really, isn't it? After <a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lush</a> released their six new shampoo bars, one really caught my eye - 'Braziliant' - and so I thought I'd try it once my regular shampoo ran out. I snapped up one of their older products, 'Jungle', a shot too as scent wise I knew they'd work together beautifully. </center>
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Brazilliant's bright, fresh orange shade and fruity fragrance make this a product with a feel good, Summery vibe. Braziliant is packed with organic fresh orange juice (apparently full of hair loving nutrients, who knew?!), andrioba oil (highly moisturising nut oil), sweet orange oil (Lush say it lifts the spirits - well, it does smell amazing) and ylang ylang oil (as well as smelling incredible, used by aromatherapists to help tackle depression and stress) to create a shampoo that should improve your mood as well as your hair!</center>
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As well as all the good stuff, Braziliant's main ingredient is SLS, which is obviously an issue for many people. 'Braziliant' also contains five more ingredients for scent as well as colouring. </center>
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<span style="text-align: left;">'Jungle' feels like a more solid version of coconut oil and requires you to really work it to deposit any product on your hands before smoothing it on the hair. I can see myself getting a bit bored of working with this one, but we'll soon see!</span></center>
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Lip Lavas come packaged like squeezy glosses, a tube with a felt applicator attached. The tubes are coloured to match(ish) the product itself, which is pretty handy if you buy a few of these! Simple, functional. I will say that when 'Forgiven' first arrived the applicator had become loose, however, I emailed and a new one quickly found its way to me with no fuss. Fast, no nonsense customer service!<br />
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Above, I am wearing 'Forgiven' - a nudey yellow toned peach shade. I wouldn't straight up call it a nude, as it's too peachy (in my opinion) to really classify as one. If you're after a nude of a more natural or brown toned hue, 'Forgiven' aint the one. It is, however, a great shade for Spring and I imagine it would suit a wide range of skintones.</center>
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This guy is 'Tremor', a bright, medium, slightly yellow toned pink which just about dips its toe ever so slightly into the coral side of the spectrum. When I swatched this I thought it would look awful on me, but I actually quite like it! It would definitely be a great Spring/ Summer shade and I can see many folk rockin' it with a tan.</center>
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The formula is an odd one to describe...imagine melting a well pigmented, creamy lippy and that is basically it! I find them a tiny bit oily (nowhere near like OCC lip tars, though, and nowhere near as thin), so they do settle into lip lines a little but you can control this by applying just a thin layer - which is enough for decent coverage. I think they would be best worn over lipliners for full on colour with no risk of settling, but they can hold their own, too.</center>
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When you combine the sea, bright blue, seaweed and a mention of mermaids what do you get? SOMETHING I WANT, THAT'S WHAT. So that's how I was sold on Lush 'Big Blue', a bath bomb full of vitamin and mineral rich kelp, lemon oil, sea salt and lavender - Lush described it as 'evoking a Summer's day at the seaside' and reviews described it as fit for a mermaid - oh, how far from the truth that really was...</center>
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Now, mine and Blue's friendship started well. The beautiful oceanic scent, the vibrant colour...but soon, it became evident we just weren't meant to be friends. Upon placing 'Big Blue' in the bath, I noticed how quickly it fizzed away to nothingness. I soon realised this was because at least 1/3 of the 'Big Blue' is just seaweed, not bomb.</center>
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A suspicious looking pile of scraggly black stuff lay waiting for me on the bottom of the tub - seaweed. 'It can't be as grim as it looks,' I thought, 'It's just seaweed...' After about five minutes the seaweed became slimy to the touch, turning the water equally slimy in the process. It felt <i>revolting</i> and reminded me of stagnant pond water - I had to get out!</center>
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After my five minute slime bath, I then spent a further five minutes swishing a sieve about the water to get the seaweed out, a further five wiping the tub down and rising it clean of slime trails and another five scrubbing seaweed out of the sieve. After all that fuss and effort cleaning up, I felt grubbier after a bath with 'Big Blue' than before! </center>
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Among the major downsides however, there were a few perks. The scent is lovely and it made my skin feel very soft - however, so do plenty of bath bombs that don't leave me in need of a sieve and feeing like I've been sat in a dirty pond...</center>
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Overall, I can't recommend 'Big Blue' - it's more fitting for a swamp monster than a mermaid!</center>
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Falsies. They're hard to avoid these days. We see them everywhere - whether flicking through a magazine, watching the TV, scrolling through Instagram or just going out for drinks at the weekend. I'd say their popularity has grown over the last couple of years thanks to the '110% done up, Kim K' beauty everyone is trying to emanate. Whether you're getting glammed up or just messing about, cheapy falsies are always handy to have, and I recently discovered Primark stock some fantastic styles...</div>
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I picked up three - natural, define and sultry (I think there was a fourth fuller style) for just £1 each. Yup - £1 - winner! </center>
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Natural have a mix of long and short strands, which breaks up the lash edge to give a more...well...natural finish. Their flared shape will help to elongate the eye and make it appear wider. These do have a black band, so I'd recommend applying over dark eyeliner to conceal it a little.</center>
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Define are quite glam, definitely best suited to a full on make-up look than something natural! I think these would great with a dark smokey eye, as whispy lashes can often look a bit insignificant with dark make-up. The heavier style makes these best suited to big eyes, as they could look quite over bearing on small eyes (like mine, eep!)</center>
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They all come with a little tube of adhesive, great for quick fixes when you're out on the town. The bands on each are flexible and slim, making them super easy to apply. All in all, some great bargain lashes at £1 each!</center>
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Beauty's Bad Habithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336625371343077874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944273121468596294.post-33266648092343082642015-03-09T08:30:00.000+00:002015-03-09T08:30:02.354+00:00Makeup Revolution 'Black Velvet' Palette<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I should probably state that this isn't turning into a Makeup Revolution blog, I swear! It's just that with so little time these days, eyeshadow palettes are pretty short and sweet to write about (although not to photograph, holy moly) and Makeup Revolution are constantly coming out with new palettes too pretty <i>not</i> to share. Today I'm sharing their 'Black Velvet' palette, which I think may just be my favourite so far...</center>
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'Black Velvet' contains 16 shades apparently inspired by the luxe fabric itself, I'd kind of expect more opulent, perhaps gothic shades if this were the case, however instead we have a palette of warm neutrals...Not that I'm complaining, however this wouldn't be a Makeup Revolution review without me questioning the naming!</center>
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With 13 matte shades and 3 shimmers, 'Black Velvet' is the palette people have been begging Makeup Revolution for for quite some time - a sophisticated palette with a somewhat mature feel. </center>
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As you can see, it's pretty freakin' beaut'. Flash killed the intensity of some shades a bit, but you get the jist! Personally I love warm neutrals, they suit my skintone perfectly. The only shade that seems out of place in this palette is the steel blue, I'd have gone with a cranberry myself as it would work better with the other shades. There are also two cream shades which are virtually identical...Dupes and rogues aside, it's a well considered palette.</center>
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The only drawbacks are the weak pale shades and the velvety cover attracting dust and fluff, looking a bit messy. Besides that - beautiful shades, great formula, versatile and a bargain at £7.99 - what more could you ask for?</center>
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Beauty's Bad Habithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336625371343077874noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944273121468596294.post-90017781772723033472015-03-06T08:30:00.000+00:002015-03-06T08:30:00.053+00:00VEGGIE TASTY: Yu! Vegan and Vegetarian Healthy Snacks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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High in fruit content, high in fibre content, no added sugar, one of your five a day and low calories - Yu! have got it down with their vegan and vegetarian healthy snacks. In a bid to do a little more in the 'Veggie Tasty' series, today I'm taking a break from the norm and chatting about these beauts!</center>
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Yu! fruit chews, stars and hearts and yogurt coated chews come in mini servings, which I'd say makes them a bit better suited to kiddies lunch boxes than a snack for an adult! However, if you just fancy a little something sweet without attacking a big bag of Wine Gums - they're ideal. Plus - they taste fantastic.</center>
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The ingredients list contains no nasties - just a few fruit and plant derived ingredients with names you actually recognise. I'd feel happier giving these to kids and toddlers than the usual rubbish you tend to find in supermarkets - in fact, I've put a few packs in my 19 month old nephew's snack box. After all, Yu! were actually created with kids in mind...</center>
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I'm pretty sure <a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution</a> have truly earned their dupe master crown with two of their newer releases, the 'Iconic Pro' palettes. These guys are spot on dupes of the Lorac pro palettes, the swatch comparisons I've shown the shades are mostly identical, with only a few being a touch out. Whether or not you're after a Lorac dupe or just some nice new colours, 'Iconic Pro 2' has you covered...</div>
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With a mix of soft neutral and deeper shades, mattes and neutrals, cool and warm - this palette is ideal for a multitude of looks. I've been wearing the brown and goldy shades paired with bolder colours along the lower lashline for my 'work look' - I'd love an excuse to wear that gorgeous red smoked out with the black as it would make a killer night out look (somebody take me for cocktails!)</center>
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The formula for these palettes is a bit more luxe than their standard palettes, with the mattes in particular gliding on like a dream. The shimmers are beautifully pigmented, but (as always) I find they look their best over a sticky base. This palette also comes with a double sided synthetic brush, with a handy blending brush on one end and a rather useless paddle brush on the other.<br />
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Aren't these shades just wonderful?! It's so easy to make a really lovely look, especially if neutrals with a pop are your thing.</center>
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Overall a great 'go to' palette for creating looks you don't have to think too hard about, a bargain at £6.99 for 16 shades, well pigmented and all around just a great little addition to any make-up bag.</center>
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Availability - Larger Superdrug stores and <a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online</a>.</center>
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Beauty's Bad Habithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336625371343077874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944273121468596294.post-31537591337642859162015-03-02T08:30:00.000+00:002015-03-02T08:30:00.397+00:00Makeup Revolution 'West End Girls' and 'Born to Die' Palettes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Now, seeing as <a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Makeup Revolution</a> clearly don't stock enough eyeshadow palettes already (oooh the sarcasm) they decided it was about time they released five more, the 'I Heart Obsession' palettes. I was surprised to find two in the mail to show you lovely lot - 'West End Girls' and 'Born to Die'.</div>
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The 'I Heart Obsession' palettes are mostly made up of neutrals, with the odd splash of colour. 'West End Girls' and 'Wild is the Wind' contain the boldest colours of all five palettes; I think 'Paris' will be the most popular with its pinky neutral shades (think Urban Decay 'Naked 3'.) Now, lets get down to business...
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'West End Girls' is a mix of colourful shades and subdued neutrals - in truth, the entire bottom row could be used as highlighters! This would be a brilliant palette if you want something to quickly take you from day to night.</center>
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Yellow gold, warm medium brown, plum-wine with blue and copper sparkle (awesome), deep blue with blue and copper sparkle, dove grey with gold sparkle (loove) and a forest green with a black base.</center>
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The bottom four shades are a barely there pinky cream (weakest pigmentation of all colours), pale pink with crystal sparkle (looks almost like gloss in certain lights!), a pale golden tan and a white gold.</center>
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AVAILABILITY - Larger Superdrug stores and <a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/index.php/palettes/i-makeup-i-obsession-10-shade-palette.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online</a>.</center>
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Beauty's Bad Habithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336625371343077874noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944273121468596294.post-36621971145048776292015-02-16T08:30:00.000+00:002015-02-16T08:30:01.293+00:00The Affordable MAC 'Stone' Dupe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you knock about Instagram, it's pretty damn hard not to notice growing makeup trends - and usually, it's all about the lips. One of the most popular products in the last month or so has been MAC 'Stone' lipliner, a grey-brown shade which it PERFECT for overlining and topping with a nude lippy for that cool toned '90s look. Liloo set me the task of finding a dupe for 'Stone', and that is precisely what I did...</center>
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Let me introduce NYX '1000 Years' - a medium, cool toned, grey-brown lipliner. It does actually have a slate tone to it at times (just like 'Stone') but it's hard to capture on camera! I don't have MAC 'Stone' to do a side by side comparison, but it's actually been a popular dupe for quite some time, so that must mean something! </center>
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I bought my '1000 Years' from Beautyjoint on ebay for about £4 with free postage - ordering from the USA was actually cheaper than ordering from NYX UK thanks to their £5 flat rate postage! That's a saving of £9.50 if we compare it to MAC 'Stone' - winner!</center>
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First up is the packaging, which is simple, modern and functional. The label design is spot on, because lets face it, that's what makes it look a little luxe! The body creme's pot is a lovely weighty glass affair, which looks particularly swanky on my bathroom shelf. The 'Blackberry and Bay' scent is beautiful - a light and fruity grown up scent, far from sickly sweet or over powering. I wear perfumes after using these with ease, as they leave just a subtle scent on the skin.</div>
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I wasn't that impressed with the body créme at first. It make my skin feel a bit weird after application, like it was still coated in something, and didn't seem to make my skin feel any softer than my regular body lotions and butters. Still, I carried on, thinking 'It <i>must </i>be good, it must!' and boy am I glad I did! After a couple of weeks, my skin is the smoothest and softest it's <b>EVER</b> been. Almost <i>freakishly</i> so. It also seems more...glowy than usual. Jo Malone body creme is hands down the best I've ever used, if it wasn't £50 a pot I'd definitely be stocking up!</div>
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The hand and body wash lathers beautifully, feels silky smooth and leaves you feeling fresh and clean - what more can you want or expect from a body wash?! Underneath the blackberry and bay scent, however, there is a hint of cheapy soap smell which is what lingers on your skin after use.</div>
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The body créme retails at an eye watering £50 for 175ml of product. The body and hand wash, a lavish £28 for 250ml. Available online at <a href="http://www.jomalone.co.uk/" target="_blank">Jo Malone</a>, or in store at John Lewis and House of Fraser.</center>
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Beauty's Bad Habithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17336625371343077874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944273121468596294.post-22363487488538441292015-02-04T08:30:00.000+00:002015-02-04T08:30:04.019+00:00Charlotte Tilbury 'La Dolce Vita'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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'La Dolce Vita' is one of ___ eyeshadow quads in the Charlotte Tilbury line, made up of beautifully rich warm tones. Even before opening the palette, 'La Dolce Vita' is a wonder to behold! Deep, near black burgundy stamped with the Charlotte Tilbury logo - it has quite an old school Hollywood feel to the design. On opening, you're greeted with four 'shadows houses in a high shine golden inlay, simply stunning.</div>
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These palettes are 'colour coded', meaning that each shade is intended for a specific use. Top left, we have 'Prime' for laying down a base, popping on the lid for a light daytime look, or using as a highlighter. Next is 'Enchance' for bringing out any features and drawing attention. Bottom left is 'Pop', for really adding something gleaming and bold. Last of all, 'Smoke' for adding definition and depth. Each palette has this same naming system, which is really handy for anyone a bit intimidate by wearing more than just a simple one colour wash!<br />
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LOOK AT THEM. The pigmentation, the textures, the incredible colour harmony - 'La Dolce Vita' is palette perfection! 'Prime' is a glowing pinky shade with slight tan tones, 'Enhance' is a bold metallic coppery red, 'Pop' is a super glitzy fun gold and 'Smoke; is a rich brown with golden shimmer. All of that warmth and red/ orange tones means this would be the ideal palette for those with blue or green eyes.</center>
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These eyeshadows have a great colour pay off and blend like a dream, you barely have to put any effort in to blend them to perfection. The only colour I think people will have an issue with is 'Pop', as it is more or less 60% glitz, 40% shadow, held in an oilier base than the other three shades. To get the most from 'Pop' and stop it falling down your face and lasting all of five minutes, I recommend a sticky base like 'Darling Girl Glitter Glue.'</center>
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Availability - Online from the <a href="http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/luxury-palette-the-dolce-vita.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlotte Tilbury</a> site, or in store at Selfridges.</center>
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1. <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Botanics-Long-Handled-Body-Brush_1275760/">DRY BODY BRUSH</a>. This is so easy! Using a dry body brush to buff your skin each morning (it only takes a couple of minutes) exfoliates and stimulates circulation. I've linked to one from Boots, but you can probably find similar for cheaper.</center>
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7. <a href="http://uk.lizearle.com/exfoliators-and-masks" rel="nofollow">ADD A MASK</a>. I've never been one for masks, but Abigail swears they are what your skin needs for some intensive care. She uses them before big events to perk up her skin (and after when after a few too many, it isn't looking too happy!)</center>
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AGE. First up - not changing your skincare as you age. Your skin's requirements when you're 60 will be very different to what they were when you were 16! </center>
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MOISTURISE. She also said she was shocked at how many people don't full body moisturise, which I am too! It's one of the things I often see people saying they don't bother with - DO. I swear you'll see a difference and your skin will be so much happier!</center>
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It's nice 'n' all seeing all these reviews for a huge mix of products, but it's those products that make it into your everyday routine that have stood the real test - don't you think?<br />
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<b>PRIME</b> - I've been using W7 'Prime Magic' for a while now in a bid to make my gargantuan pores less obvious. I'd say it works quite well, but next on my hit list is Benefit 'Porefessional'.<br />
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<b>CONCEAL</b> - I decided to test out Essence 'Stay All Day Concealer' which to be frank, it awful as a concealer since it rubs away as soon as you attempt to blend it, but I do like it to highlight my brow bone. Old faithful Collection 'Lasting Perfection' never does me wrong!<br />
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<b>BASE</b> - I fancied something with a bit more coverage than my usual Bourjois pickings, so Revlon 'Colourstay' it was. This isn't as full coverage as I remember, especially when buffed in with a stippling brush, but it sure as Hell lasts!<br />
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<b>POWDER</b> - Another Essence offering! This geezer keeps my foundation in place nicely, but I think it also gives a bit of an orangey tinge...back to Rimmel once this guy's finished...<br />
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<b>CONTOUR</b> - Sleek contour kit in 'Medium' is my pick, it's a wee bit too warm to be a 'true contouring shade' but it adds a little definition to my cheeks and warms up my complexion nicely.<br />
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<b>PRIME</b> - Oh, Too Faced 'Shadow Insurance', how I love thee. My favourite eyeshadow primer ever. </center>
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<b>EYESHADOW</b> - I tend to keep eyeshadows I can just throw on in my make-up bag, which lately has been a selection of Darling Girl and Essence. I've actually reviewed this palette recently, you can see swatches right <a href="http://beautysbadhabitblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/review-essence-all-about-sunrise-palette.html">here</a>.</center>
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<b>LINE</b> - After scouring THREE Superdrugs for my all time favourite liner (MUA waterproof) and coming up empty handed (is it just me, or do Superdrug suck at keeping MUA stocked?) I grabbed the first alternative I saw - 2true waterproof liner. So far so good, but I do miss my MUA!</center>
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<b>LASHES</b> - Max Factor are the don of mascaras which STAY. 'Masterpiece Transform' gives volume and length without becoming clumpy - ideal.</center>
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<b>BROWS</b> - How ragged does my Fashionista brow palette look?! I daren't show you the state of the inside. However, it does have the perfect dark brown for my brows and doubles nicely as a little neutrals palette.</center>
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Too Faced 'Shadow Insurance' is my holy grail primer. It is my make-up God - I will forever be a devout worshipper, kneeling to give my thanks on a daily basis and spreading the word about the joy it can bring. It is the one product I simply can't do without, and one of the rare cult classics actually <i>worth</i> the praise it receives - sit down, grab a brew, let me tell you about Too Faced 'Shadow Insurance'...</center>
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This one little product makes my eye make-up last through anything the day can throw at it - and I mean <i>anything</i>. 'Shadow Insurance' has seen me through torrential rain, snow blizzards, concerts which have literally soaked every item of clothing I've been wearing through with sweat, extreme heat and probably a whole bunch more - after all, I have been using it for about seven years...</center>
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Pick up your own tube of Max Factor 'Ruby Tuesday' at both Manchester Picadilly and London Liverpool Street train stations, starting at 7.30am and ending whenever they're all out (don't worry, they're well stocked!) </center>
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