Product Spotlight: Vaseline Spray and Go Moisturiser - Cocoa Radiant

Hey Guys!

There're many beauty rituals that I'm extremely lazy about undertaking, and moisturising my body is definitely one of them. I can religiously complete a five step skincare routine, spend thirty minutes attempting a complex makeup look but moisturising- forget it!

However, recently my skin has become more prone to dry patches (attractive,I know) so I decided it was time to get my hands on a solution. When I heard about Vaseline's Spray and Go moisturiser, I knew it would be the perfect 'lazy girl' solution- and so far it seems that I was right.

The moisturiser comes in a typical pressurized con  tainer which allows a fine mist of product to be applied directly to skin which makes rubbing it really easy to rub into the skin, meaning that you aren't left with the sticky residue heavier moisturisers can leave you with.

Overall, this is a hydrating, convenient product that smells good and is a great choice when you want to moisturise but can't be bothered to go the whole hog with a heavier body cream.

Penny

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Back to School Clothes Wishlist

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When school starts in September I'll be in Sixth Form and therefore allowed to wear my own clothes as oppose to the unflattering, boring uniform that has been obligatory for all of my previous school years. Whilst this sounds like it'll make going to school a lot more comfortable it also has the potential to be extremely stressful in the mornings, so below I've created a little 'capsule wardrobe'/wishlist of smart-casual pieces that are suitable to wearing at a school with a fairly relaxed dress-code.

The clothes I've chosen are mainly autumn/winter pieces with a fairly muted colour scheme, but many of them can be mixed and matched to create a variety of simple, comfortable yet stylish outfits for school.

1. I've picked two pairs of my favourite River Island 'Amelie' skinny jeans in black and dark blue which are £30 each- not too bad for good quality staple pieces that you can wear with many different tops in all seasons.

2. A good pair of basic 'go with everything' flats are essential for school and the gold detailing on this £28 pair from Miss Selfridge adds some extra interest to the shoes.

3. This simple black blazer from H&M is super affordable at £14.99 and versatile, perfect for dressing up a variety of different outfits.

4. The lace shoulder panels on this simple white shirt from Forever 21(£18.75) make something that could be boring a little more stylish and interesting.

5. Skater skirts are great for school because they're comfortable and flattering, these black and maroon ones, both from River Island and both under £20, would go with a variety of tops and are suitable for all seasons.

6. A denim jacket is great for layering with skirts and dresses when the weather gets colder, and this one from H&M is a bargain at £24.99

7. This Minnie Print top which is £18.75 from Forever 21 is perfect for making a fairly formal outfit that little bit more casual.

8. A leather jacket is another layering staple and this faux leather biker jacket from H&M is a steal at £29.99

9. A simple long sleeve, slouchy top is perfect for pairing with skirts and jeans and this cream one from River Island (£14) is a great basic to own.

10. Ankle boots are great all year round and these black ones from New Look are stylish and reasonably priced at £19.99.

11. A simple T-Shirt style dress is both flattering and practical, this burgundy one from New Look is only £12.99.

12. A cardigan is an essential in Britain where the weather can turn at any moment! This one from Topshop, although not the cheapest at £38, is extremely versatile because of its colour and style.

Happy Back to School Shopping!

Penny

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Product Spotlight: MAC Eye shadows in 'Honey Lust' and 'Bronze'

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Before jetting off on my recent holiday to Switzerland I decided to make a few makeup purchases to take advantage of the duty free discounts, and when I saw a MAC store, I knew exactly where to head first. Although MAC probably isn't my most lusted after makeup range they have such a broad range of colours and the quality of all their products is extremely good, definitely worthy of their high-end price tag.

After being overwhelmed by the choice available at the counter, I eventually set my sights on two eye shadows (neutrals... Of course) in 'Honey Lust' and 'Bronze' because I felt that they were two really versatile shades which were totally different to any of the other brown-toned neutrals in my current collection.

The products come in MAC's standard 'no frills' packaging  with the round pots containing a fairly standard 1.5g of shadow (which for£12.50 each, is probably why I haven't taken the MAC eye shadow plunge before). The packaging is convenient for travel and the shadow pan can be removed and placed into a MAC palette were you to own one.

(Left=Bronze) (Right=Honey Lust)

As you can see from the swatches Bronze is a medium-brown shade with red undertones and a shimmer finish making it suitable for both an all over lid shade and a crease colour for a natural, every day, smokey eye. Honey Lust is a pink toned champagne gold colour with a lustre finish which is a good lid shade to brighten the eye when paired with something a bit darker (like bronze) in the crease for definition. Both shadows (as typical to MAC) have amazing pigmentation and consistency, particularly Bronze which has less glitter fallout than Honey Lust, and both have become a regular part of my makeup routine as they're flattering shades which are suitable for both every day and creating a more dramatic look.

You can purchase these shadows from MAC stores and counters for an RRP of £12.50.

Penny

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Back To School Wishlist

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One of my favorite things about back to school (aside from catching up with everyone after summer of course) is buying new stationary and equipment to start the school year with. I know to most people stationary is not exactly the most exciting thing, but some of you out there will definetely love shopping for back to school equipment as much as I do- so I've made a little wishlist of my favourite finds which are pretty, practical and great value!

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Happy Shopping!

Penny

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Guest Post: Beauty Myths

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Today Penny and Clio have let me write a post for their brilliant blog. Today I will be posting about beauty myths Here are five widely believed statements that are actually complete myths!

Wearing nail polish will make your nails yellow:

This is slightly true, however not for everyone. Darker colours like reds and dark pinks can stain your nails, along with cheaper brands of nail polish. Althought this is not always the case as Barry M's range of nail polish range from £2.99 to £4.99 and do not stain at all.

Brushing your hair 100 strokes a day makes it shine:

This is most definitely not true. In fact, brushing your hair too much can damage your hair as you are tugging at it. How could that possibly make your hair shine?

Curling your eyelashes with mascara on breaks them:

This is also not true, although personally I avoid it. I always curl my lashes before applying mascara. If you curl them straight after applying the mascara the chances are that the mascara will still be wet and it will stick to the curlers, leaving them dirty and can make your lashes stick to the curlers.

You know your skin is clean when you wash it, it squeaks:

Definitely not true. If your skin is squeaking then it is probably because you're using the wrong products. Or that you have your skin type wrong. Many people including me, just guess their skin type and buy products purely for that skin type. If your skin is squeaky just use a basic face wash and leave everything else so that your skin stops squeaking!

Wearing lipstick dries out your lips:

This is false. If you just wear lipstick then yes it probaly will but it's really important that you keep your lips moisturised! I use a Nivea lip balm or Vaseline. Just apply before bed and then in the morning they're smooth for the application of lipstick.

I hope your have enjoyed reading this short guest post. 

Thank you to Beauty Devotion for letting me write a post today

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Lots of Love

Lydia

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