Showing posts with label make up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label make up. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

CLOSED!! Ultimate Pink Giveaway including Britney Spears Perfume!

THIS IS NOW CLOSED. ELLE XOX

Hello My Beauties

Ok I've changed my mind about my giveaway as I've had more followers than I imagined in so little time so I thought why not give something back to one of you lucky bunch

Up for grabs is the following pink package:



Britney Spears Fantasy Perfume (my fave)
Sweet Raspberry Bath Salts
Raspberry Body Scrub
Pink Models Own Tweezers
Models Own Black Mascara
Barry M Nail Varnish in Strawberry
Barry M Glossy Tube Pink
Bedhead Cyberoptics Eyeshadow in Pink
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Fake Tan
A Hot Pink Double Sided Compact Mirror
Gorge River Island Hot Pink Zebra Bracelet/Cuff




 The Rules:


  • You must be a public follower of my blog




  • This is now an international giveaway




  • If you are under 16 you must have your parents permission




  • Please leave a little comment below stating who you think has the best make up (singer, actress, celeb)




  • Please include your email address in your comment so I can contact you if you win!




  • Please only leave ONE comment, any more than one will NOT be counted! 




  • If you choose to do the extra entries please say so in your comment




  • Giveaway closes on the 17th February at 12pm UK Time




  • For Extra Entries:



    Please note: The lovely ladies that had entered my previous giveaway will be contacted by myself to let them know of the changes


    FOLLOW ME!!

  • Link my Giveaway in your sidebar (2 extra entries)



  • Write an actual blog post about my Giveaway (4 extra entries)





  • Tuesday, February 1, 2011

    Vitamins That Help You Stay Beautiful On The Outside As Well As The Inside

    Hi Everyone


    First of all can I say a HUGE thank you to all of you that have subscribed! I was so scared about creating my own blog about something that I'm passionate about and you have all been so welcoming with lovely comments so thank you so so much MWAH!!!




    Right now down to business. I believe that we all should take a vitamin even if its just a multivitamin. No ones diet includes all the the necessary goodness so if you ask me taking a little tablet is a godsend (especially if you hate veggies like me)


    I'm not going to be doing a review on ALL vits as I'm no doctor I'm just going to be writing about the ones that I use and these have all worked for me. I will put all of the links where you can buy them from at the very bottom of this post :-)



         1. Sea Kelp - I saw a picture of Alex Curran (WAG) with these in her hand and me being a sucker for what celebs have I want I researched them and then bought some. Kelp is also known as seaweed. It contains a high level of IODINE which improves your thyroid which means it BOOSTS your METABOLISM which leads to DECREASE in WEIGHT (caps for emphasis lol) Its recommended to take 3 daily with food so I break it up and take one before every meal. Ensure that you don't stop eating, if I'm not hungry I do force myself to eat a banana so do the same!


         2.  Holland and Barrett Vitamins for the Hair - I have eczema on my scalp so as much as I try various products its never going to just go overnight so I thought that I had better look into taking some vitamins for my hair especially as its bleached and has been since I was 17 (4 years). I went into Holland and Barrett and the young lady was really helpful and suggested these as they were a best seller. The price was reasonable so I thought why not? I take one every morning with breakfast. At first I didn't notice any change in my hair, 3 weeks had passed and nothing. Then I went to the hairdressers and she was shocked that my hair had grown loads and that it was in much better condition than last time. I guess because I was looking in the mirror at my hair everyday I didn't notice a change but for someone else to notice it really made a difference. I put it down to the vitamins as I hadn't been using any new hair products. So a big thumbs up for these!!


       
      3. Vitamin A and Vitamin E/ I use Bassetts Soft and Chewy Early Health Vitamins - Lack of Vitamin A can lead to dry skin which no girl wants especially in this cold English weather flaky skin is not a good look. I looked into ways to improve skin conditions. As I've said I have eczema so my skin is dry most of the time so I need all the help I can get to achieve flawless skin. My doctor recommended taking a Vitamin A supplement with a Vitamin E supplement as the Vitamin E has the correct fats to help the Vitamin A to be absorbed into the body (wow check me out I sound like a pro!)



         4. Tesco Multivitamin and Iron - I've been taking this since I was about 14. It's just good for a health boost. THIS MAY BE TOO MUCH INFO SO DON'T READ ON IF YOU DON'T WANT TO....... I suffer from really bad period pains so much so that I used to just go to school come home and sleep because I had no energy. My mum would always buy me a steak if it was my time of the month just to try and give me some iron. My mummy dearest being worried like most mums decided to put me onto an iron supplement. I do find that it helps, I'm not stuck in bed with pains every month now though I do like to play on it if I want a back massage and chocolate from the boyfriend hehe....I hope he never reads this



    
    These are just my opinions guys and these all work for me. If you are in doubt just consult your doctor before you take anything.


    Sea Kelp - £7.39 for 500 tablets - http://www.hollandandbarrett.com
    Vitamins for the Hair - £7.39 for 60 tablets- http://www.hollandandbarrett.com
    Bassetts Soft & Chewy Early Health £3.36 - http://www.boots.com
    Tesco Multivitamin and Iron - £1.28 - http://www.tesco.com

    Monday, January 31, 2011

    Goodbye Cellulite - L'oreal Perfect Slim Night Gel

    L'oreal Perfect Slim Night 200ml from Boots/Boots.com for £11.22


    WARNING.....THIS IS CELLULITES WORST ENEMY!!!




    I bought this item about a year ago as I had a holiday coming up and I was paranoid about my cellulite. I hardly drink water ( I know I know I need to) and the scrubbing in the shower hadn't really done much.


    I tried a thick moisturiser like cocoa butter but nothing helped.


    I was in boots one day and spotted this on the shelf. For £11.22 I thought why not its a night time gel so all I have to do is put it on and go to sleep...EASY!


    At first I didn't notice any change like most people you expect to see results straight away but believe it or not after 2 weeks I measured my thighs and I had lost half an inch on both. They look much firmer and my cellulite had reduced dramatically. I couldn't believe it!!


    It is a gel and it doesn't leave you sticky. The smell reminds me of cucumber which I love as it smells gorge and refreshing.


    If you do have cellulite or want to tone up without joining a gym in time for summer I definitely recommend this product you will not be disappointed!!


    Lotsa Lurve Beauties xx

    Friday, January 28, 2011

    Blogs To Come .... Any Requests??

    Just an update so you know what to expect from my blog within the next few weeks.

    • I have a Sleek Make Up Haul to write about which includes idivine eye shadow palette, liquid liner, contor set, blush and two pencil liners
    • Moisturisers for different budget
    • Hair Rave - hair products that I think need to be shared with the world
    • Homemade Hair Masks - so far I've tried egg whites, asprin and I have olive oil left to try
    • Vitamins and how they can help you look and feel great


    Have a great day!x

    Mascara For Different Budgets Review

    Hi Guys

    So today I'm going to be going through the best mascaras for different budgets. I don't tend to believe that just because an item has a high price that it is going to be an amazing product.

    I wear contact lenses and all of these mascaras are suitable for lense wearers. I do have long natural lashes but I love full volumized lashes as dark as possible. I always put vaseline on the side of my finger and lightly blink before applying mascara. I find that this helps separate my lashes so I can ensure that I get the little ones in the corner.


    Best Mascara for under £12

    Loreal Paris Telescopic Mascara in Black purchased from Boots (boots.com) at £10.29

    This is the best mascara that I have found for quite a reasonable price. I read an interview with Cheryl Cole who said that she loves this product so I raced down to boots to buy it....if its good enough for Cheryl then its good enough for me.
    The wand is bendy so its fab for getting the little lashes in the corner of the eye. Its essential that you make sure you get these little lashes as they will help make your eyes look bigger. Because of the price I use this mascara regularly however it doesn't seem to last very long. I had to reapply it in the afternoon as for some reason it had fade....unsure how but it did.


    Best Mascara For £12-£17

    Benefit Bad Gal Mascara in Black purchased at Debenhams for £16.50 but Boots have it for £15.83 at the moment
    Everyone raves about this mascara and I can kind of see why as benefit do make great products and I love how they come up with the names for their products. For the first 5 uses it was really good but after that I found that I wasn't getting very much on the wand. Maybe I used it all in 5 uses as I do wear a double coat of mascara. Other than that I thought it was great my lashes looked gorgeous and it added a lot of volume which I love!!


    Best Mascara For £17+ (my fave ever!!!)

    Yves Saint Laurent Luxurious Mascara False Lash Effect from Debenhams for £22


    This mascara is the item that I am saving in a fire! My mum got me this for Christmas and I have not stopped using it since. I had read good reviews about it but I just thought it was too pricey but now I have tried it I think that it is worth the money. Yes it is pricey but its waterproof, it doesn't make your lashes clumpy and its buildable which is the fabbest bit (is fabbest a word? No? Well it should be!) You can use it if you are going for a natural look (or a I can't be bothered look) but if you are going out with the girls then just apply two coats and you do look like you have false lashes on its amazing! I cannot rave enough about this mascara. There are some online websites which do have this mascara cheaper but I'd make sure that its from a site that is well known and recommended. Ooooo also if you buy any products from Debenhams you get beauty points so you can purchase products at a later date with the points you've earned.....good way to justify the spend to the boyfriend hehe

    As with all mascaras for a full eye do make sure you curl your lashes before any mascara is applied.

    So go buy one of these products and flutter those lashes!

    Lotsa Lurve Beauties xx




    Thursday, January 27, 2011

    No longer a blog virgin......

    Hi everyone my name is Elle I am 21 from the rainy UK. I have finally got round to making my very own blog ....how exciting!


    I have been watching videos on youtube and reading beauty blogs for three years now and I've finally decided to start my own blog. I may get round to doing tutorials on you tube but then again I may not as I am too addicted to watching them. If you haven't checked out these lovely ladies please have a look at their youtubes they are so helpful. I have never spoken to these ladies but I feel like I know them having followed some of them for over a year.


    *kandeejohnson* - the lady that made me fall in love with make up and shes so pretty
    *fluerdeforce*
    *beautycrush*
    *pinkhoneybeee*
    *thatsheart*
    *jlovesmac1*


    I am completely addicted to beauty products! I'd rather a trip to mac than a night out with the girls or with the boyfriend (but don't tell them that) As cosmetics are very dear to me I will be mainly writing about products that I feel need to be shared with you all whether it be good or bad. I will add some things about my life as I'd hope that you'd want to know if something exciting happened to me say if I won the lottery? Doubtful but hey a girl can dream....omg think of all the make up I'd be able to buy along with some chanel handbags. Anyway I'm rambling on now....


    I will post a little question and answer thingy on my next blog just so you can get a better insight into me and the things that I love. I hope people read this I guess if they don't I can look back at something in 10 years when I'm poor with a handbag full of make up.


    Lotsa Lurve Beauties xx