New Skincare Additions

Hello Lovelies,

If you watched my skincare video (link) a couple of weeks ago, you will have seen all of the lovely products I use on a day to day basis. That video was actually filmed around a month ago so naturally, I have acquired some more things since then. :P These two products have also worked their way into my routine since I arrived home from my holidays, so I thought I would do a quick review to update you all :)

Sudocrem Skin Care Cream

This was actually sent to me when I returned home from holiday, although I actually discovered it while I was out there. I tried my hand at body-boarding in freezing cold French waters only wearing a swim suit. The rest of my family wearing wet suits! It was actually very fun, until I realised that it had rubbed my stomach and legs completely raw *Ouch*. The walk I did from the sea to my towel really was something to behold! 

My Auntie gave me some Sudocrem* she had in her purse and my god did it help! It soothed it no end, and more importantly stopped it from scarring (my stomach was like sandpaper before using this *nice!*) Considering it had worked so well, I decided to try it for a couple of beauty related things. My Auntie had actually mentioned that Cheryl Cole uses this all over her face every night. Whether that is true or not I have no idea, (nor am i too bothered about Cheryl Cole, or 'Cheryl' as she now calls herself...) I first tried this on my cuticles and any hangnails I had. It wasn't particularly moisturising on my dry hands, but it cleared up all of the imperfections around my nails, leaving the skin in much better condition. I have also tried this for spots and it works a treat! You do have to remember to only use a small amount though as it is rather thick and takes a while to sink in. That being said, it will last for ages! Overall this is fantastic for protecting skin, so it can heal much more quickly. I know carry it everywhere :) 

Bioderma Crealine H2O

Yes, I jumped on the Bioderma bandwagon. I am however, incredibly pleased that I did. I picked this rather large 500ml bottle up when I was on holiday. It was also very cheap at only 11.99 euros which is around £9-10! Skincare is definitely cheaper in France :) 

The fact that this looks like water and has no fragrance, makes me very tempted to just throw it on a cotton pad and use loads of it. I have to rein myself in though, as if I want to repurchase it, its gonna cost a bomb. This is an absolute god send on my sensitive skin, its really refreshing and cooling yet removes makeup really well. Its also fantastic to hold over eyes to remove mascara whilst soothing the eye area. Apart from the fact this is not sold in the UK, I cannot fault it. A wonderful product that definitely lives up to the hype.

 (I like this photo because it looks like a glass of water :P)

Let me know any of your favourite skincare products in the comments below:)

Much Love

Lou

xx

*Pr Sample

Starry Skies

Hello Lovelies,

Just a quick nail art post for you today. This was meant to be part of the 15 Days of Nails Challenge I attempted to pursue, under the Galaxy Nails day. Due to Holiday, Olympics and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, that plan went a little haywire! I really liked these nails though, so I thought I would show you anyway. :)

OPI Polish in Lucerne-tainly Look Marvelous

Beauty Success Nail Polish in Blue Metal

Mavala Polish in Gold Glitter

It was really very easy to do, I just added a gradual layer of glitter getting less heavy handed with the brush as I reached the middle of the nail :) Hope you like them!

I recently added a new tab to my blog called 'Blogs Worth Reading'. I will be adding more and more of the lovely blogs I follow as time goes by. Go and have a look and I promise, you will discover some gems! :)

Much Love

Lou

x

Fragrance Friday #6

Hello Lovelies!

I'm about to head into Leeds to go and see The Phantom of the Opera at the Grand Theatre eeepp! I'm so excited aha. Before I do though, I thought I'd post a Frangrance Friday for all you lovely folks out there :) I've been utterly busy recently as I have been to both the Olympics and Edinburgh Fringe since getting back from my holidays around 2 weeks ago. Mental! Anyhoo, I will be popping up some photos from those events soon. I also have lots of posts in the pipeline ready for when I go back to Uni!

This week I will be reviewing...

Per Una by Marks and Spencer

Now this can be described as nothing short of the perfume I have worn almost every day for the last 4 years! Crazy I know, but I am literally on my 3rd bottle of this. I love it so much I even have a little handbag size (picture shown:)

Packaging

The packaging for this isn't amazing although it is pretty cute. It is a simple cylindrical bottle with a lovely pink floral design (the floral design is a recent addition and is much nicer than the old bottles) It has a sturdy silver lid with the Per Una hearts embossed into the top. A very simple, practical and girly design.

Price

This is an absolute bargain at £15 for 50ml and around £3 for a handbag size. I have just checked the website and I think this particular version is discontinued:( although I imagine this may be the repackaged version for just £12.) I cannot fault the price as although it is only an Eau de Toilette, at this price you can afford to be spritz happy :)

Scent

This is a lovely sweet floral scent that is light enough to wear everyday yet still noticeable on the skin. It is described on the box as 'A sensuous feminine fragrance with fruity top notes of bergamont and orange with a hint of violet leaves. Centred around a floral heart of rose and jasmine, enriched by sweet caramel and warm rich woody base.' A long yet very accurate description.

Final Thoughts

This is the perfect everyday affordable scent. Feminine enough without being too much and also very affordable.

Do you have a perfume you have stuck with for years?

Much Love

Lou

xxx

Skincare Routine: Dry/Sensitive

Hello Lovelies,

I have a video for you today on my current skincare routine. I filmed this a while ago but never got around to editing it *oops!*

I have very dry, sensitive, eczema prone skin, yet I have large pores around my t-zone area (graphic but true.) Aside from this, I am very lucky as I rarely get spots, other than the occasional hormonal break out. I have really been focusing a lot more on my skin recently and trying to form more of a regimental routine that I am trying my best to stick to:P. Since filming this video I have added Bioderma Crealine H20 to my skincare, along with a few other things which I will post more on soon. All the information about where to get the products I mentioned is in the info bar on Youtube :)

Hope you enjoy the video.

I would also love it if you went and commented on my videos and subscribed to my channel :)

Much Love

Lou

xx

And the Winner is...

Hello Lovelies,

Today I'm going to announce the winner of my 100 followers giveaway. I was overwhelmed with the amount of entries I received especially on my little ol' blog. Thank you to every one that entered!

Image from We Heart It

Drum roll please!!.....

And the winner is...

Jen

Congratulations! An email is on its way to you as we speak:)

She also has a great blog so make sure you go and have a gander at that.

If you didn't win this time, keep your eyes peeled as I'm sure there will be more giveaways to come. 

Much Love

Lou

x

Fragrance Friday #5

Hello Lovelies,

This week I will be reviewing...

Lovely Prism by Givency

(Sorry for the rubbish photo!)

I bought this years ago and have a little bit of a love hate relationship with it. I think the scent is nice but it might be a little old for me so I dont wear it all that often. It was also a gift from my late Grandmother when I was very young, so it holds sentimetal value.

Packaging

I actually really love the packaging for this. Im not so keen on the reflective box, but the bottle itself is lovely. I really like the subtle geometrical shape that ties in nicely with the givenchy logo. It feels very sturdy and it looks really nice on display.

Price

As I've had this for literally years and years (I think it was my first perfume) I have no idea of the price. Although it is an Eau de Toilette so I don't imagine it was hugely expensive.

Scent

There is nothing special about this scent to me. It is a lot more floral than I normally like which I think adds to the fact I think it is slightly old for me. I do like it although I would describe it as an expensive soap smell. So very fresh and clean, but not something I would normally choose in a perfume. That is personal opinion though, some of you may find this your perfect scent.

Final Thoughts

Overall, this is a nice perfume with lovely packaging, although nothing special. It is slightly too floral for my taste but if thats what you normally look for in a perfume you would probably enjoy this :)

Much Love

Lou

xxx

15 Days of Nails Challenge #3 Chic

Hello Lovelies,

Its time for day 3 of The 15 Days of Nails Challenge. I'm also going to be posting the latest Fragrance Friday instalment later on, so look out for that!

Today's theme is 'Chic' and this is my take on it...

When I think of chic nails I think of one simple, classic colour. Often quite a dark colour, but nothing too harsh. One of my go to nail polishes for this look is Ciate's Wait Until Dark. It is a beautiful deep pearlescent purple, it is nice and dark, without being too Gothic or OTT.

This is quite a simple look today, but I love it non the less.

Link me to your posts below.

Much Love

Lou

xx

15 Days of Nails Challenge #2 Pattern

Hello Lovelies,

Today is the second day in the 15 Days of Nails Challenge and the theme is 'Pattern'.

I wanted to do something pretty but abstract at the same time. This is why I came up with this blossom design...

Now I am aware that this style of look has been done a lot before, but I thought I would try my own take on it and am rather pleased with how it turned out. Its nice and girly, but not in a sickly sweet kind of way (not that there is anything wrong with that :P)

You may recognise some of these colours from recent posts. The reason for this is I am still on holiday and have a limited amount of nail polishes to work with! Lets see if I can pull this challenge off for the next 3 days shall we without my stock:) 

As per usual I started off with two coats of OPI Nail Envy Original. For the base I used Sweet as Sugar by Rimmel, I then used my Loreal Super Liner to Draw the stems in. For the Flowers I used a mixture of Ciate's Jelly Bean and Mistress and OPI Sweet Heart along with the end of a kirby grip (as a dotting tool.) I then finished off with a coat of Seche Vite. 

So that's it folks!

I hope you are having a lovely day and make sure you check out Fee's post along with the others taking part here.

Much Love

Lou

x

P.S Today is the last day of my Giveaway. You can enter here if you haven't already done so! Good Luck :)

15 Days of Nails Challenge (via MakeupSavvy)

Hello Lovelies,

I have decided to take part (or at least try to) in Fee's over at Makeup Savvy, '15 Days of Nails Challenge'. It is essentially where you post a different nail look every day for 15 days. Each day has a theme (list below.) Feel free to take part in this challenge, (although credit Fee for the idea) and if you do, let me know as I would love to see your looks. 

List of Themes

1.Brights

2.Pattern

3.Chic

4.*Galaxy**

5.Nude

6.#Glitter#

7.Neon

8.Leopard Print

9.Red

10.Gradient

11.Metallic

12.Stripes |||

13.*Film Inspired*

14.Dots...

15.Anything!

Today's theme is 'Brights' and this is my spin on it... 

I was trying to work out how to incorporate a bright nail polish, without being boring, but also without going a bit OTT. 

I eventually decided to go for this gorgeous bright pink from Ciate called Jelly Bean then paint the cute bows on my ring finger, inspired by the gorgeous bottles. 

To draw on the bows I used my Loreal liquid liner, then added a small dot of Sweet as Sugar nail polish (post on that here) to add definition. I finished off with a layer of Seche Vite.

I love this look as it is nice and bright with a cute little twist (or bow!) 

Link me to your posts and go and check out Fee's take on brights here.

Hope you are having a lovely day :)

Much Love

Lou

xx


P.S I you haven't entered my giveaway you can do do here. Only 2 days left! :)

Sweet as Sugar

Hello Lovelies,

As you may be able to tell, I am trying to be a good blogger and keep up with my posts:P I'm sure you are all thinking by now 'yeah yeah we've heard that before!' but lets see how I manage this time shall we?

I thought I would post a short yet sweet NOTD for you all today. I am still on holiday so took advantage of the beautiful surroundings to take some photos.

This nail polish was part of a lovely, unexpected gift from an equally lovely friend on my birthday. The colour is Rimmel's 'Sweet as Sugar' and it is a lovely pale blue. Simple and chic, with a fantastic colour pay off. This was three coats although I only really needed two.

As per usual I used OPI Nail Envy Original as my base coat and Seche Vite as my top coat.

(Apologies for the slightly shoddy paint job, there are pretty flowers to make up for it :)

I have got into a nice routine with my nail upkeep recently, so if you would like to see a post on this let me know:) 

Also, let me know what your go to nail polishes are and if you have any recommendations for me.

Otherwise, have a lovely day!

Much Love 

Lou

xx

Holiday Outfit #1

Hello Lovelies!

Sorry for the lack of posts yet again. I was going to do a Fragrance Friday post as I had scheduled then realised I had forgotten to take the pictures! Ahhh:') I was considering putting an official image up instead then decided that isn't what my blog is about. I hope you'll understand:)

 If you follow me on twitter, you'll be aware that I am currently on holiday in France. The weather has been lovely up until today when the skies just let loose and went a bit mental!

I also had to watch the Olympic opening ceremony in French, it was quite the experience. Personally I thought it was fantastic, which is saying something considering I was expecting an utter catastrophe:P Well done Boyle!

I thought I'd post a quick OOTD for you all as I have a couple of holiday snaps available.

NB: My technologically challenged mum took this picture on her camera, so apologies if it isn't 'artsy' enough ;)

H&M Hat

Primark Vest

Next Hoodie

H&M Shorts

Floozie by Frost French Flip Flops

Next Bag

H&M Sunglasses

Other than an apology for my lack of makeup and hair upkeep and my pasty legs that is all:)

Hope you are having a lovely Summer wherever you all are!

Many posts planned for when I'm back.

Much Love

Lou

xxx

P.S If you haven't entered my giveaway yet, you can do so here. :)