Shop!

Accessorize has a sale on! Good thing- Cheaper prices (You can then buy more stuff :P), Bad thing- Women. That sounds sexist to my own sex haha but you understand right? Lets just stand there and not let people in! Oh and one woman decided to park her pram right infront of the sale items. Congratulations on having a baby! But move the hell outta my way please?

Aha anyway, I needed a new school bag so I got this hugeeeeee one! It also has a zip and compartments inside. This originally was £22 but was in the sale for £11!

Turquoise cuff bracelet £4.50 down from £9

Both of the other two were down to £5 from £10

Oh and I would like to thank Josh for waiting in this crowded little shop for what felt like a lifetime, cheers babes ;)

Boots: Nail varnish remover, £1.99 and Rimmel's Rose Libertine Nail Polish, £3.49 - I've wanted this colour for agesssss!

Superdrug: Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Facial Wash by Neutrogena, £2.99 (£2.69 with Josh's student discount :D) - Smells just like pink grapefruit, yummy!

Haha good old Wilkinsons! You ready for this?

Left column top to bottom:

Skin Therapy Facial Wipes, 2 for 97p

Simple Exfoliating Body Wash and Simple Soothing Shower Cream, both 97p

Wide toothed comb, 59p - Better for when your hair is wet to prevent damage!

Middle column top to bottom:

Wine Gums (for a friend,) £3.94

Notebook, 85p - This paper is recycled and is really good quality!

Rulers lol I'm always loosing mine, 9p

Right column top to bottom:

Ceramic plant pot, 29p

Plant Saucers, 39p each

^Getting a few more cacti's at the weekend. I've already got 6 but I love them!

'Fling Ring' for my doggie, £1.75 - She loves it and sadly has already chewed through it after half an hour! I better not leave her alone with it from now on.

So that's it my lovelies. I still need a few summer clothes and stationary but that's for another day. I'm thinking of going Asda to get them both at one time. I can then have a little look at their jewellery too ;)

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Face of the day

Ew. This is the best picture I could get and I still look disgusting.

I'm not going anywhere today so I thought I would try out a red lippie! I'm also testing how long it lasts for an upcoming review. I wouldn't wear this out during the day but I would if I was going out for the night (With winged black eyeliner).

I'm wearing:

Bloom's Mineral Plus Lipstick in Ragtime

Bloom's Full and Flirty Waterproof Fake Lash Mascara (The photo's really don't do it justice, I just have small eyelashes!)

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Lunch of today

I don't write these types of posts because A. My meals are normally boring and B. This isn't a blog where I keep track of my diet. BUT today my lunch was scrummy and it makes me look healthy ;)

Tomato soup with a diced fresh tomato and pepper corn, accompanied by wholemeal rolls.

Yum!

I find soup boring so I added the tomato to have something to chew on!

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Bloom Cosmetics

Here are some photo's of a few Bloom Cosmetics that I will be reviewing in the next few weeks, kindly sent to me by Superdrug.

I haven't heard much of this brand before and that's probably because it is an Australian brand. You can look on their website at the products and there are tons! and I am intrigued by what they have to offer as they look really good (The lipstain for one). Unfortunately it's an Australian website so I don't think we can purchase from there but Bloom Cosmetics are available in selected Superdrug stores. If they're in your Superdrug, you're very lucky!

For some reason the photo's I take are going blurry. This is really annoying as I cannot afford to get a new camera.

But here is what I was sent:

Gradual Tan Face, Full & Flirty Waterproof Fake Lash Mascara in Black, Shadow Liner in Soft Taupe, Lip Definer in Lusciously Lined and Mineral Plus Lipstick in Ragtime.

See what I mean?! I've tried all types of lighting, but I think my camera is dying :(

Anyway from top to bottom: Shadow Liner in Soft Taupe, Lip Definer in Lusciously Lined and Mineral Plus Lipstick in Ragtime.

When I first opened the lipstick I was like 'Woaah' as I don't wear red lipsticks but when applied with a light hand it looks absolutely gorgeous; natural berry stained lips.

Here is the website where you can check out what other products they have to offer: http://www.bloomcosmetics.com/. Admittedly though, they are quite expensive.

If you go to http://bloomcosmetics.com/STOCKISTSLIST.aspx you can find out if a Superdrug near you stocks them :)

As well as buying in store, you can also purchase Bloom Cosmetics from http://www.superdrug.com/Brand/Bloom/icat/bloom

Oh and, how nice is the packaging?!

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Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula

'COCOA BUTTER, enriched with VITAMIN E, in a soothing emollient base. Helps smooth and blend unattractive marks and scars. Tones skin. An excellent all-over-body moisturiser and after tanning butter. Use immediately after following exposure to the sun and wind. Ideal for deep moisturisation, including overnight treatments. Widely recommended for stretch marks during and after pregnancy. Use daily for soft, youthful appearance.'

WOW! So what does this claim?

• Smooths and blends unattractive marks and scars
• Tones skin
• Great after tanning butter
• Good with skin exposed to the sun and wind
• Recommended for during and after pregnancy to prevent stretch marks
• Helps give a youthful appearance

^ All moisturisers do these things; these are the benefits as to why we moisturise aren't they?

Palmer's have just brought these benefits forward to sound better than other moisturisers on the market, and good for them.

The smell

I loveeeee! It has a chocolate vanilla scent so it is very sweet. The scent is strong so some people may not like it.

The formula

It's like a tub of Vaseline - a solid balm. You cannot scoop it out like a normal body butter because of it's solid consistency so I 'moosh' it up before using.

This is VERY greasy, the greasiest product I have used in fact. It takes a while to absorb into the skin so it is best used at night or when you're not planning on going out.

It melts at body temperature so feels warm when applying which is really nice. This would be perfect for a massage! Any takers?

Although it's greasy, it leaves my skin extremely soft afterwards. I used it on my legs for a few days then decided to try it on my feet, hands,elbows and lips - Adventurous, I know ;) Gotta live on the edge! :P Wherever applied was left soft :)

I was a little disappointed when I purchased this product because I was looking for a body butter and this is a greasy balm. But, this smells great and leaves my skin extremely soft so the pros outweigh the cons. Another good point about this product is that it is cheap, costing around £3 so that's 3-1 for the pros.

Would I repurchase? This pot will last me ages! But once finished, probably not. It's a good product but I'm always changing what I use and by the time I've finished this, I will have my eye on something else.

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Aveeno Discoverers Programme

Aveeno, the skincare brand, have a Discoverers Programme; people within this programme help spread the word of their products.

Here is what Aveeno say:

We are very passionate about our products, naturally active ingredients and scientific production processes. We are also proud that our products can help people overcome their dry skin and maintain it at a beautiful, healthier state everyday, in an enjoyable and gentle way.

Based on a lot of feedback we have received, we understand that our products can make a positive difference to peoples’ lives who are suffering from dry skin. We believe that by spreading the word of AVEENO^®, we will be able to help more and more people enjoy the benefits of healthier-looking and feeling skin.

A while back, I applied to be an Aveeno Discoverer (The usual filling out a form malarkey). Months went by and I completely forgot about it until one day I had an email saying I'd been accepted! My profile says I have been a member since March, but I got the email in June so don't know what happened there! Within the next few weeks, my welcome package arrived, along with another to give to a friend or family member.

Here are the products I have received in my welcome package:

Daily Moisturising Lotion with Lavender, Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion, Daily Moisturising Lotion and Hand Cream.

I'm not too keen on the smell of Lavender but hopefully it is subtle enough to use.

I'm really excited to start using these products because I've only recently got into moisturising regularly.

Reviews on these products will be up in a few weeks :)

I have been accepted on to the AVEENO^® Discoverer Programme, helping to spread the word about AVEENO® products. I get sent free AVEENO^®samples and have the possibility of being rewarded with additional benefits.

Playing around

Last night I was incredibly bored so what better way to kill some time than to paint your face with pretty colours?

What I used:

• Beauty UK eyeshadow palette number 2. I used the green across the lid and the light pearly blue in the inner corner.
• Barry M Dazzle Dust in Teal for the outer edge and lower lash line.
• Old eye-shadow as a highlighter (Very useful for you I know :P)
• NYC Liquid Liner in Black.
• Natural Collection's Lash Length Mascara in Black.

I know it's not very good but I was just playing around. I also don't like to create make-up looks because for them to look good, you need a 'good shaped/normal' face; as you can see, I have hugeee cheeks haha

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