CLINIQUE ANTI-BLEMISH SOLUTIONS

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! *TMI ALERT* you know how it is when it's that time of the month your skin is never at it's best, as your hormones are all over the place and you are prone to crazy hormonal breakouts. I am one of those people that once i get a spot it decides to stick around for a while, which is so annoying.

For a while i have mentioned that whenever i get a breakout or i feel like i am about to, i apply the anti-blemish solutions clinical clearing gel by Clinique and that really helps any breakout that i get to disappear faster and helps keep them from reappearing. Along with that whilst looking at trying out a different face mask, i decided to give the cleansing mask from the same range at Clinique and these two products literally go hand in hand and work like a dream. This face mask not only helps with the breakout situation it also leaves your face feeling super soft/hydrated and looking glowing. Another tip which will cost you very little is drink tons of water...well not tons but at least 2 litres a day, by drinking more water this has done wonders alone for my skin! 

I would love to know any tips and tricks you have to help your skin?

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MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! Seeing as mother's day in the UK is only a little over a week away, i thought i would share with you some different ideas on the perfect gift/gifts you could get you mum/auntie/sister/grandma whoever you seen as that special mother figure in your life. I wanted to include a wide range of items which go from being inexpensive to a little more expensive, all depending on your budget...

Prestat Vanilla Créme Red Velvet Truffles - £11.50 John Lewis

(or any favourite chocolate of your loved one)

Yankee Candle Medium Jar Set - £24.99 Yankee Candle or Clintons

Love you, Mum Gift Set - £14.50 Lush

(contains: love you mum soap, helping hands and secret garden bath bomb)

Mum Gift Set - £29.95 Lush

(contains: yummy mummy shower gel, honey i washed the kids soap, the comforter bubble bar, blackberry bath bomb, vanilla dee-lite body lotion and yummy mummy body conditioner)

Flower Bouquet - 

(from your local florist, online companies, m&s & supermarkets)

Jamie Oliver Super Mum Mug - From £9 Debenhams/Amazon

(or any cute mug, it doesn't have to be this one)

Givenchy Le Rouge Lipstick - £25 Debenhams

(or any favourite lipstick of your loved one/any makeup item)

Estée Lauder Modern Muse Eau De Parfum Gift Set - £45 Boots/Debenhams

Statement Sparkling Stud Earrings - £65 Pandora 

Last but not least most important of all, even if you can't get a gift for that special women at least get her a card telling them how much they mean to you, as that is what is most important...

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BLOGMAS DAY TWENTY: CHRISTMAS JUMPERS

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day and welcome to blogmas day twenty! As you may already know Christmas Jumpers are very popular this season and for some the tackier the better. Today's post is perfect for those who are still looking for a Christmas jumper with just under 5 days to go...

Black Mitten Jumper - £15 Boohoo

Green LED Rudolf Jumper - £35 Next

Multi Coloured Fluffy Jumper - £17.95 Debenhams

Baby It's Cold Outside Jumper - £10 George at ASDA

Monochrome Star Light Knit Jumper - £7.99 H&M

Season's Greetings Jumper - £25 Topshop

Reindeer Print Jumper - £39.50 M&S

Polar Bear Jumper - £9 New Look

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BLOGMAS DAY ELEVEN: MAKEUP AND NAIL GIFT SETS

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day and welcome to blogmas day eleven! Can you believe Christmas is only two weeks away today? One of my favourite types of presents to receive is some type of makeup or nail gift set (obviously with me being a makeup junkie). I always think there are so many great gift sets available at this time of year, so for today's post i have chosen a selection of amazing gift sets which would be perfect for a gift or even just to treat yourself...

Ciaté Mini Mani Manor - £49 Boots

OPI Mini Holiday Stars - £14.50 John Lewis

Essie Baby It's Cold Outside Winter Quad - £24.99 Boots

Sleek Eye and Cheek Palette - £9.99 Boots

Benefit Sweet Tintations - £19.99 Debenhams

Soap & Glory Nail Call - £12 Boots 

Estée Lauder High Shine Lip Gloss Set - £34 Debenhams

Objects Of Affection Nude and Coral Lip Glass - £26 MAC

Urban Decay Naked On The Run - £37 Beauty Bay

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BLOGMAS DAY NINE: CHRISTMAS HOME DECOR

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day and welcome to day nine of blogmas! A huge part of getting yourself in the Christmas spirit is "decking the halls" so to speak aka decorating your home for the holiday's. There is so many different ways to decorate your home more than just putting up the Christmas tree, you could add a festive touch to your sofa/chair by adding a festive cushion or adding candles and different festive scents...

Jingle Heart - £2.99 Homebase

Christmas Craft Cushion - £9 Very

Pot Pourri - £4 Asda

Silver Glittered Willow Star - £2.99 Dunelm Mill

Gold Christmas Tree Candle - £5 John Lewis

Stag Tea Light Holder - £9.99 Dunelm Mill

Gingerbread Jar Holder - £14.99 Yankee Candle

Joyeux Noel Luxury Fragrance Diffuser - £15 Next

2 Mercury Glass Tea Light Holders - £6 M&S

Scented Flower Decorations with Clips - £6 M&S

Red Christmas Past Berry Votive Candle - £10 John Lewis

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BLOGMAS DAY FOUR: GIFT IDEAS FOR HER

Hey guys, welcome to day four of blogmas and the third part in my gift idea "series". In my previous two posts i shared with you gift ideas for friends and also the men in your life. This part is one for the ladies in your life whether it's for your mother, sister, girlfriend, auntie and so on...

Michael Kors Rose Gold Plated Watch - £279 Ernest Jones.

Glazed Apple Tin Of Treasures - £17 The Body Shop.

Snow Fairy Gift Box - £22.50 Lush.

Jo Malone Candle - £40 Jo Malone.

Limited Edition Clarisonic Aria Advanced - £139.50 Feel Unique.

Gift Cards (From £10 at various stores).

YSL Black Opium Gift Set - £62 Boots. 

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BLOGMAS DAY THREE: GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN

Hey guys and welcome to day three of blogmas and the second part in my gift idea "series". As i explained in my post yesterday i wanted to get these up for you all at the beginning of blogmas, so you would have plenty of time to get your hands on your Christmas gifts. Here is some gift ideas i have put together which you could buy for the man/men in your life...

Playstation 4 with Destiny Bundle - £384.99 Argos.

Gift Cards - From £10.

(Various Stores including Tesco/Local supermarkets).

Tom Ford Black Orchid - £72 (50ml) House of Fraser.

(Favourite Aftershave/Fragrance).

No7 Trio and Wash Bag Set - £20 Boots.

What The Elf Christmas Jumper - £15 Boohoo.

Mondo Motors 1:14 Lamborghini Remote Control Car - £40 Debenhams.

Gillette Styler - £16 Boots.

Social Photography Book - £9.99 ASOS.

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FAVOURITE A/W OUTFIT

Hey guys, i hope you all had a great weekend whatever you got up to! I just had a really chilled one and didn't get up to much, although in the UK the clocks changed back an hour which meant that "extra hour in bed" which did not apply to me as i was still wide awake at normal time (typical). When the clocks change that means two things colder weather and dark mornings/evenings, so i have been gradually adding winter essentials to my wardrobe which mainly consists of black of course but as well i have actually been really liking red. To me this is strange as i usually really don't like it as i thought it didn't suit me but i decided to be brave and give it a go and i love it! Saying this i thought i would put a little outfit mood board together to show you the style of outfits i have been loving to wear so far this season...

Black Oversized Jumper - £12.99 H&M

http://www.hm.com/gb/product/28743?article=28743-B#article=28743-A

Black Chelsea Shoe Boot - £24.99 New Look

http://www.newlook.com/shop/parentcategory/range-bars/black-contrast-split-side-chelsea-shoe-boots_324351401

Denim Jeggings - £22.50 M&S

http://www.marksandspencer.com/5-pocket-denim-jeggings/p/p22245330?colour=Black

Tartan Scarf - £10 Boohoo

http://www.boohoo.com/scarves+hats/livvy-tartan-scarf/invt/azz46145

Milani Color Statement Lipstick in the shade Cherry Crave - £3.54 Beauty Joint

http://beautyjoint.com/milani-color-statement-lipstick

Black Leather Biker Jacket - Was £40 Now £30 Boohoo

http://www.boohoo.com/all-coats/amelie-zip-up-pu-biker-bomber-jacket/invt/azz29404

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AUTUMN ACCESSORIES

Hey guys, i hope you are all having a great day! So we are half way through October now and the weather is definitely screaming Autumn to us. I have already done a couple of posts previously on beauty related items such as nails and lip products perfect for this time of year. So for today's post i thought i would share with you a few affordable pieces which could be essential this a/w... 

Tartan Scarf - £8 Boohoo

"Run Boy Run" Eyeshadow Palette - £6 Makeup Revolution 

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in the shade Black Cherry - £7.49 Boots

Milani Brilliant Shine Lipgloss in the shade Black Cherry - £3.74 Beauty Joint 

Black Peep Toe Ankle Strap Boots - £14 Primark 

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MINI LUSH HAUL

Hey guys, i hope you all had a great weekend whatever you were up to! This weekend i went out for a lovely meal with family on Saturday and yesterday i headed into Nottingham shopping with my sister. This time of year is always super exciting especially when they bring out the Lush Christmas items out, so naturally a little damage had to be done. I never like to go too crazy in Lush because you can always nip in and get more whenever you need to...

Melting Marshmallow Moment (Bath Melt) - £3.95

 Dashing Santa (Bath Bomb) - £2.95

Lush Luxury Pud (Bath Bomb) - £3.50

And of course saving the best Lush product ever until last...

Snow Fairy Shower Gel (500g) - £11.95

What is your favourite thing to get from Lush?

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FOTD FRIDAY: TRYING OUT NEW MAKEUP

Hey guys, i hope you are all having a great day whatever you are up to. The other day i picked up a couple of new things from town which i have been wanting to try for a little while now as well as having a little splurge. Today is my first day trying them out and so far so good, i am not disappointed at all but i will give you a more in depth review to the products in the near future if you would like to see that? So here it is my today's face of the day items...

New items will be marked with a *.

Esteé Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the shade Bone.

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in the shade NC15.

Becca Fine Pressed Powder in the shade Bisque.

MAC Matte Eyeshadow in the shade Charcoal Brown (for brows).

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep.

*L'Oreal Color Riche Mono Eyeshadow in the shades Nude and Lumiere.*

*L'Oreal SuperLiner So Couture in the shade Black.*

*Esteé Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in the shade Black (sample).*

NARS Bronzing Powder in the shade Laguna.

*Esteé Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in the shade Pinkberry.*

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TOP TEN NAIL POLISHES FOR AW14

Hey guys, i hope you are all having a great week so far whatever you are up to. Now we are a few days into September and the summer seems to have definitely left us now, i think it's about time to dig out those "autumnal/wintery" nail polishes and say goodbye to our bright shades. Being they avid nail polish addict that i am i thought i would share with you some of my favourite shades of nail polishes to wear during this time of year...

1. Essie's Berry Naughty - £7.99

2. Barry M's White Nail Paint - £2.99

3. OPI's I'm Not Really A Waitress - £11.50

4. Topshop's Fantasy Glitter Polish - £6

5. Rimmel Lasting Perfection Black Cab - £2.99

6. OPI's Over the Taupe - £11.50

7. Topshop's White Heat Glitter Polish - £6

8. Zoya's Purple's Kelly - £11

9. Barry M's Gelly Hi-Shine Paint Watermelon - £3.99

10. Model's Own Vintage Pink - £4.99

(OFFER: mix & match 6 nail polishes for £20 available on the Model's Own website).

http://www.modelsownit.com/offers 

I also just wanted to add that if you are looking for the perfect black nail polish i highly recommend the Black Cab one by Rimmel, as i find black polishes can be really thick and do not apply nicely but this is the only one i have found that doesn't do this.

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THE BODY SHOP HAUL

What self confessed beauty lover doesn't love The Body Shop? Cause i know i do and i am a complete sucker for not being able to go in without purchasing something. So yesterday whilst in town i thought i would pop in.
Some of the items i have purchased i haven't tried before and a couple are repurchases.
So here is what i have purchased...

The first thing i purchased and one of the main reasons i actually went into The Body Shop was to take a look at "Tea Tree skin essentials" as my sister had recommended this line to me as it has really helped to clear up her blemishes fairly quickly and i have been having a few more breakouts than usual just lately. I decided to go for this set of 4 mini items from the range just to try them out and for £10 you really can't go wrong with that. If you have ever smelt Tea Tree before it has quiet a strong scent to it but if the outcome of the product is effective it is worth the smell.

1. Skin Clearing Facial Wash - 60ml (2.0 US FL OZ)

2. Skin Clearing Toner - 60ml (2.0 US FL OZ)

3. Skin Clearing Lotion - 15ml (0.5 US FL OZ)

4. Tea Tree Oil - 10ml (0.33 US FL OZ)

1. Mini Pink Grapefruit Body Butter - 50ml/48g (1.69 US FL OZ) £5

2. Coconut Hand Cleansing Gel - 60ml (2.0 US FL OZ) £2.50 each

3. Chocolate Lip Butter - 10ml/8.5g (0.3 US FL OZ) £4

(Cleansing Gel and Lip Butters are all 3 for 2)

1. Brow and Lash Gel in 01 Clear - £10. 

I wanted to get a new brow gel for a few weeks now as my no7 one has all dried out fairly quickly, so i decided to go back to the trust The Body Shop one. 

2. Honey Bronzer in 03 Medium Matte - £13.

(I didn't purchase this on this particular shopping trip but have purchased it recently so i thought i would include it in the same haul). I have been wanting to try this bronzer out for some time and it has become my new favourite go to bronzer.

At the moment at The Body Shop they have this free gift set worth £22.50 when you spend £18 on makeup and skincare. As i spent over this amount i picked one up. 

The gift set includes:

1. Vitamin E Sink-In Moisture Mask - 6ml (0.2 US FL OZ) usually £1.50

2. Vitamin E Cream Cleanser - 60ml (2.0 US FL OZ) usually £2.50

3. Big and Curvy Mascara in 01 Black (Full Size) usually £10

4. Eye Definer Crayon in 01 Black (Full Size) usually £8

So that is everything that i purchased from The Body Shop, i hope you enjoyed seeing what i have bought. What are your favourite The Body Shop items?

Katie♥