Glossy Box - Pop Art

I have noticed that there are some bloggers who have signed up to Glossy Box, where they get sent 5 samples of products at random which they then in turn review. 

Well I'm unable to review them all as I have yet to try all the products, actually I think there is only one I haven't used yet as I keep forgetting - which is always helpful! 

It was off to a good start, the packaging is lovely and being a pop art fan I will be keeping this box for keep sakes. I was so excited when I received my Glossy Box, it was like an early Christmas present to my self - every girl loves make beauty products even if you don't wear them all the time like myself.

In my box there was; Etre Belle Liplift Peel, Nuxe Creme Fraiche de Beaute Mask, Rimmel London BB Matte Minis, So Susan Flutter Mascara and Ciate Paint Pot (Blue).

My favourite products from my box are the Ciate nail polish, the colour is gorgeous such a lovely deep shade of blue - it matches a lot of my clothes as well. The Etre Belle Liplift Peel was surprisingly good as well, when I originally read the back of the tube - I thought this is going to be rubbish, but I was wrong. Its a very good lip exfoliator while moisturising the lips, which prepares them well for lipstick and keeps them soft even after applying lipstick.

The products that didn't get me excited was the Rimmel London BB Matte Minis, mainly because I found the foundation to be too thick as well as being slightly too dark for me (which isn't there fault - how were they to). I have a thing about the consistency of foundation, can't be too thick or too runny and in this case it was too thick - I felt like I was caking it on even though I wasn't.

So Susan Flutter Mascara was a big disappointment for me as that was something I desperately needed as mine had dried up, and when I opened it the brush was one of them annoying plastic type ones. I am also fussy when it comes to mascara and I like to have a big thick brush when I get a mascara, I think it makes my long eye lashes look 10 times better. The other brushes make it look like I don't have any mascara on most of the time - that was my main problem with the mascara. 

I have not yet had the chance to try the Nuxe Creme face mask, so I will have to let you all know about that but my favourite product out of my Pop Art Glossy Box is Etre Belle Liplift Peel - I would never think to purchase this but now I have used it, once I run out I will be getting more. 

I will be receiving another box this month but that will be my last one, as I can't afford to do this every month and just wanted to see what they were like.

Bargain Buys

I have been having some technical issues lately, so excuse the average images - my camera is causing me problems at the moment.

Anyway I thought I would write a student budget buying post, as I have recently discovered some great buys for a cheap price. I had to pop to my local 99p shop the other day, for an emergency chopping board and uncovered some jems while I was in there.

Timotei Brilliant Repair Shampoo - 

I have been looking for some less chemically shampoo for a while but I can't afford to keep buying Naked beauty products, so when I saw this paraben and colourant free shampoo I got rather excited! As well as it being a lot better for my hair and scalp, it smells incredible and leaves your hair feeling soft and healthy. Timotei Brilliant Repair has 100% natural Jericho Rose extract which helps to provide intensive repair by strenghtening damaged keratin and reduce hair breakage. This bottle cost me 99p, the conditioner was also the same price I think I will try the shampoo for coloured hair next. 

Argan Oil Heat Defence Spray -

I have been naughty recently and haven't used heat defence on my hair in a very long time, so when I saw this in the 99p store I had to have it! This Argan Oil leave in spray defends your hair against damage caused by heat styling, from blow drying too straightening. Argan Oil leaves your hair feeling soft, looking shiny and healthy, this also cost me just 99p.

So from now on I think I will always have a little snoop in my local 99p shop, to see what bargains they have in there. 

I will have a Glossy Box review coming up, once I have a working camera it shall be on here - watch this space. 

Halloween playlist

As Halloween is edging ever closer, I thought I would do a Top 10 Halloween songs you should have on your playlist....more alternative ones, a bit more out of the box stuff with a couple of classic's thrown in there.

Take a look and see what you think.


1. Creedence Clearwater Revival - I put a spell on you

This footage is from their 1969 performance at Woodstock.

2. The Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the devil 

This was recorded for their Rock & Roll Circus, if you haven't seen it you need to!!

3. Frank Sinatra - Witchcraft 

Sorry about the long introduction! 

4. David Bowie - Scary monsters & super creeps 

I love The Serious Moonlight tour, Bowie is wearing a great suit!

5. Stevie Wonder - Superstition

Studio recording 1973.

6. Howlin' Wolf - Evil (is going on)

7. Echo & the Bunnymen - Killing moon

Live on the Tube

8. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams

Live on Top of the pops.

9. The Smiths - How soon is now

Reminds me of Charmed and The Craft - Footage live from Top of the pops 1985

10. The Chordettes - Mr Sandman

Live 1958 

What songs would be on your unique Halloween playlist?

Autumn Style

As its getting colder and the time to wrap up has arrived, I have decided to choose my favourite two items for this Autumn and share them with you all.

I have seen a lot of plaid in shops recently and I think its a great pattern to wear this time of year and looks great with tights, Chelsea boots and a Parker or Duffel coat. 

I bought this dress from Forever 21 but I can no longer find it on their website, trust me if you look around the high street enough you will find one! You will be looking at between £15-£25 for a dress depending on where you buy it. 

My next choice is a must have for this season and with them coming out with a new range soon, there will be a lot of choice of fantastically designed street wear. I lived in this beanie hat from Rubies & Poison last year, it looks great and is really cosy! 

http://rubiesandpoison.co.uk/products-page/headwear/burgundy-floral-beanie/

The beanies currently available on their website are £9.99, keep an eye open for their new range coming out for A/W14 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rubies-And-Poison

Record of the month...Shuggie Otis - Hurricane

This months Record of the month is Shuggie Otis - Hurricane.

After being told by someone at work to buy an Shuggie Otis greatest hits, I have been in love with this track! Its a great up beat soul song, a good song to dance to. 

The other stand out tracks on the 69-74 greatest hits are; Strawberry Letter 23 (you may remember it from an advert), One room country shack & me and my woman. 

'HEY! Baby don't you know, your looking good and I love you so'

Please do let me know what you think of this track, I personally think it's a gooden! 

Get the look....Megan Draper

Everyone loves the fashion in Mad Men, most women dream of having a wardrobe like Betty, Megan or Joan. With fantastic looking outfits, hairstyles and general beautifulness, Mad Men looks fabulous as well as having an addictive story line and some of the best looking actors and actresses in Hollywood. 

I love all of the outfits in Mad Men but I like Megan Drapers the most, I would have worn the same clothes as her if I was lucky enough to be around in the 60s. Megan has great looks all the way through the series, with jumper and capri duos and some fantastic looking dresses, that I would kill to own!

She is seen wearing mini shift dresses with flared sleeves a lot of the time, loud patterns splashed with colour.  

For this blog post I have chosen to focus on Dollybird Clothing, a great on-line clothing store that sell fantastic vintage and 60's inspired dresses. Wearing these dresses you will look like you have stepped out of an episode of Mad Men. Fabulously hand picked, looking at both patterns and colours, they have superbly brought the 60's to 2014.

All these items have been re founded and hand picked by Dollybird Clothing to sell to their much loved audience, I suggest you have a look at their Facebook page and see the full range of beauty available to purchase. 

https://www.facebook.com/DollybirdVintageClothing 

For information on the photographer who has taken these wonderful pictures, please visit Nicole Bell's photography page.

https://www.facebook.com/nicbellphotography

Record of the month...Moanin' & Screamin'

As some of you know I have become slightly obsessed with this record lately! 

Listening to this record actually gives me goose bumps, the soul and sadness in his voice is just incredible. It almost hurts to listen to this song, there is so much pain that is conveyed in a 5 mins 46 sec track.

My baby left me, she didn't even say Goodbye
My baby left me, all I could do was cry
When that little girl left me, I had to hang my head in shame
.....
My baby left me, I got me something that I want to moan about 




Another track to check out by Diamond Joe is Gossip Gossip, it's a fantastic track for all you funk fans out there!