Christmas Wish List

Hello everyone!

So Christmas is in about 5 weeks.. eek! I'm already getting so excited, I've actually given my wish

list out to the family. I've also almost brought all my gifts already as I'm so organised! Plus I hate how

busy it gets nearer to Christmas. Anyway, here's a few things on my wish list this year..

Ugg Australia Fluff Flip Flop Slippers in Stone

I already own a pair of Ugg slippers and they are the most comfortable things ever! I wanted these ones

for a while. They look so cute and comfy!

Nike Free Run V2 Trainers

I've slowly started working out and I would like to start running/jogging too. I wanted some really good

but simple looking running shoes. These are pricey but hopefully that'll motivate me enough to run!

Thierry Mugler Alien Perfume

This has been my signature perfume for years but it runs out so quickly and it's not cheap/ I definitely

wouldn't mind this in my stocking this year!

Thierry Mugler Angel Perfume

This is another one of my favourite perfumes ever. It always reminds me of the colder weather and

brings back good memories.

Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 Palette

I know I'm a little late on this one but I wasn't too desperate to try this palette out as I know it is very

similar to the first one but I definitely wouldn't mind having it in my collection! It's definitely a nice little

stocking filler.

Clarisonic Mia

I really need to get a new Clarisonic as my one recently broke :(. I'm not sure how exactly, it just won't

turn on any more or even charge. I'm not fussed about any of the new Clarisonic's if I'm honest. Just the

basic Mia will make me happy!

Pretty Honest by Sali Hughes

I''m not much of a book lover but this looks like a great little read for girls who are into their make-up like myself!

The Body Book by Cameron Diaz

I know this came out a while ago but I've heard nothing but good things about this book. I'm always up

for educating myself on how to have a healthier lifestyle

Canon EOS D700

This is more of a present I will be buying myself! I need a camera to be able to focus on blogging much

more and this is the one I've been recommended to get. It's pricey but very worth it. Can't wait to finally have

my own camera!

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

October Favourites

Hey everyone!

I'm a little late with my favourites this month but hopefully it was worth the wait!

I've been switching up my skincare a lot recently so I've got a few new skincare products here which

I'm really excited to share with you. Plus I finally found a brow product that I absolutely love for only £6.

Enjoy!

Maybelline Brow Satin Eyebrow Pencil in Medium Brown

Im very happy with my brow routine but I'm always looking of other brow products to try out, especially if

they are cheaper! As soon as I saw the advert for this, I went straight out and bought it and now I'm obsessed.

I looks very natural and is so easy to apply. Definitely suggest it if you're a brow beginner. The only fault

with it is that the side the sponge is, has started sort of leaking. I'm not sure if anyone else has had this problem

but other than that it's an amazing little product.

Maybelline Color Drama Lipstick in Berry Much

I wanted to try these new lipsticks for ages! I finally got round to trying them and I bought this colour and

another colour which is a bright red and I'm so in love. I've heard mixed reviews on these but I personally love

them. They are very pigmented and last ages. Plus they don't leave your lips looking dry as they are very

moisturising as well. Pretty good for only £4.99!

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

After my most recent post, I'm sure you can tell I really like this mascara. I won't go on as you can read what my

thoughts were on it in that post but it's the best mascara I've ever used. The primer came free with the mascara

and it really does help using it before applying the mascara. It's not the cheapest I know but it is 10% off at the

moment at Debenhams!

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

I spoke about this cleansing balm in my latest collective haul. I'm really getting on well with it. I've had it over

a month and it's barely gone down so although it's pricey, it does last quite a while which is worth it in the

long run. It's creamy and literally takes off all my make up. I use it with a muslin cloth and my face feels so

much cleaner and moisturised after using it. I've definitely converted to cleansing balms now!

Origins High Potency Night a Mins Mineral Enriched Renewal Cream

Seeing as I'm trying to get a better skincare routine, I thought I better get a decent night cream. I've always

loved Origins products and have never had any complaint about anything I've bought from them. This cream

helps renew your skin overnight and keeps your skin looking moisturised and fights dullness. My skin looks

so much more plump and glowly (if that's even a word!) since using it!

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Cleansing and Toning Lotion

I wanted a new toner that was a bit stronger and gave me better results. I was using Neutogena's spot stress

control cleansing lotion after I used my cleansing balm to help fight against spots but I wasn't seeing as

much of a change as I'd like. I researched others to see what the best sellers where and what things people

liked. I bought two different ones and this was one of them. I've been using it for a few weeks now and I'm

definitely seeing a different since using it! I use it night and morning after cleansing and when I wake up all

my blemished and reduced quite a bit

 Maybelline Color Drama Lipstick - Berry Much                               Maybelline Brow Satin - Medium Brown

Matalan Owl Coasters - Similar Here & Here

Having white furniture is pretty but it does mean that if I'm not careful I can leave marks which, I obviously

don't want so for a while I've been on the look out for some cute coasters. I saw these in Matalan and just had

to get them! I believe I paid about £4/£6 for them, so pretty reasonable pricing. I couldn't find the actual ones

I got online but found some similar.

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

Review: Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

Hello everyone!

Today I'm going to be reviewing the new(ish) Urban Decay Perversion mascara.

Perversion came out earlier this year and claims that it can give you 'bigger, blacker, badder lashes'.

With this purchase, I also received a free sample of the Subversion lash primer. I've heard so many good

things about this mascara and the fact that Kim Kardashian wore it on her wedding day made me just

want to buy it for that reason! Today I'm going to tell you whether this mascara and primer live up to their

expectations. 

When I first heard about this mascara, I wasn't actually very fussed about it. Probably because I hadn't seen

any advertising for it or seen many people even review or talk about it. A few months ago whilst I was having

a look round Urban Decay for something else, the guy at the counter kept pushing this mascara on me and I

just wasn't interested. He said how Kim Kardashian wore it on her wedding day and how great of a mascara

it is. I don't usually buy into all the stuff people at counters say as it's their job to try and sell you the product

whether it's good or not. I will just leave it and research the product for myself. So that's what I did. I found

out that Kim Kardashian did actually wear it at her wedding (which kinda did sell it to me) and I did see some

quite good reviews. I had a coupon code for 20% off so just went ahead and bought it and see if it is actually worth it.

Firstly, the packaging on this mascara is so simple, sleek and pretty. I love the gunmetal colour with the pop of

purple on it. The primer packaging is also very simple and sleek which I love.

The Subversion primer really helps get your lashes ready for the mascara. It separates and lengthens your lashes
so well and just gets them prepared for the mascara. I forgot to picture it after with just the primer on I'm afraid. I personally feel like it really makes a difference. I really feel like you need to use this before the mascara to be
able to get the most out of the mascara itself. 

You can see the difference on how much longer my lashes are. This is probably in my opinion the best mascara 
I've ever used. My lashes are longer and separated and really make my eyes look more defined. I have used the
mascara with out the primer and I don't feel like I get the same effect unfortunately. When I use the primer I
only need one coat of it and one coat of the mascara and I'm satisfied. Whereas, if I use the mascara alone I will
need a few more coats to get the same effect and my lashes aren't as separated without the primer. 

Overall, I really like this mascara and will definitely be repurchasing it. The only thing is, I will have to repurchase
the primer also as I feel like it makes such a difference. At £17, it's a bit pricey but you do get the free primer and
I'm yet to see how long it lasts me. So far I've had it for about a month and I still feel like I've got tons of product
left, so I'm pretty happy with my purchase!



Photography by Sophie Ford
Thanks for reading!
Sophie x

Collective Haul

Hello everyone!

I've got a big collective haul for you today. I've been doing quite a lot of retail therapy lately which has

made a bit of a dent in my bank account (Whoops!). Some of these things I have wanted for such a long

time though and I'm so excited to share what I brought with you guys!

Hope you Enjoy!

    Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water.

    Recently I decided to switch up my skincare routine. Instead of using a face wipe to take off my make-up I

    wanted to try this micellar water from Garnier. So many people talk about how great it is and thought I would

    give in and give it a go! I see what the fuss is about. It feels a lot nicer then a face wipe. It really gets all my

    make-up off which I love. I prefer to use some sort of make-up remover before going in with my cleanser.

    Sally Hansen Double Duty Strengthening Base & Top Coat.

    I've been getting more into my nails over the past few weeks. I'mnever usually fussesd about my nails as I'm not supposed

    to wear nail polish at work and if I ever do, then they just chip easily and it's too much hassle. I really love stiletto nails

    and I love how my nails look when they're long. I never really use base or top coats but I knew I really should use them. I

    found this double duty top and base coat from Sally Hansen. It's such a great little 2 in 1 product! It definitely makes sure

    that dark colours don't stain my nails and also makes sure it doesn't chip so easily as well.

    Schwarzkopf got2b Happy Hour 24 Hour Hairspray.

    This is just my usually hairspray that I LOVE. I just needed to restock. The smell of it reminds me of pina colada..

    anyone else get that?

    Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion

    Another product that is one of my favourites. I've tried other moisturisers I just find myself going back to this one all the

    time and it lasts me absolutely ages!

    Urban Decay Perversion Mascara.

    At first I wasn't too fussed about this mascara when it came out but after the guy at the Urban Decay counter told me

    how amazing it was and how Kim Kardashian used it for her wedding make-up, he got my attention! (I'm a very big

    Kardashion fan). After doing some research on it and seeing some reviews I just had to try it out. so far I am absolutely in

    love. I will be doing a review on this mascara soon so look out for that!

    Mario Badescu Drying Lotion.

    I have wanted to try Mario Badescu products for such a long time and finally I just gave in and bought a few things to try.

    The price tag was the main thing that put me off which, is why I've only bought 2 products for now. This particular

    product is a targeted spot treatment for pimples and whiteheads. I've been using it for over a week now and I'm really

    impressed. The smell isn't great but it's not the worst and you do get used to it. It dramatically reduces any spot I have and

    helps calm it down a lot. It wont work on any cystic spots. There is another treatment designed for that which is

    the Buffering Lotion, That will be my next purchase!

    Mario Badescu Drying Mask.

    I bought this dry mask to go with my drying lotion. I really enjoy using this. It says you can use it 2-3 times a week. I

    probably use it 1-2 times a week. It claims that calms exsisting acne and prevents future break out. I'd say so far after

    using it a few times that it does do that. I do feel like it calms my skin down and it does help dry out any spots I have.

    Macadamia Natural Oil Shampoo, Moisturising Rinse, Nourishing Leave In Cream &

    Deep Repair Mask.

    I recently tried the travel set from Macadamia Oil and I really enjoyed it so bought some bigger bottles of my most

    loved products from them. Although, the leave in cream was an accidental purchase. I was supposed to get the

    moisturising rinse and wasn't paying attention and ended up ordering the cream instead so had to go back and purchase the

    rinse! I only realised while taking the picture for this post.. that'll teach me to pay attention in future I suppose!

    I love using these products. They leave my hair feelings amazing and smell incredible! They are expensive but I've found

    they they are so much cheaper on Amazon so will just continue to purchase them on there. 

    My mum did actually pick up some cheap versions of these in Aldi I think it was for 99p each! They're exactly the same

    size as these bottles as well. I will definitely be giving those a go and reviewing them to see if they are any good.

    Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm.

    After watching Barbara from The Persian Babe's skincare routine, I really wanted to try out this cleansing balm. I usually

    use the No7 Hot Cloth Cleanser but as I said before, I wanted to switch up my skincare products. It's for all skin types

    which, is great. I prefer to use a balm or cream cleanser as it's less harsh on my skin and my skin can get very dry so I

    want something that wont dry it out even more. I've been using the balm for the past few weeks and I'm so happy with it. It

    is very expensive but I'm hoping it will last me a while to make up for that!

    Topshop Nail Polish in Ruthless. (Not currently available online)

    As it's getting colder I wanted a deep red nail polish to get me more in the mood for Autumn/Winter. I usually use Revlon

    Nail Enamel in Vixen, but have ran out of that. I got this one in Topshop for £4 as I used my friends student discount. This

    colour is so gorgeous and it's that type of colour that will suit most skin tones.

    TK Maxx Gold & White Chevron Photo Frame. (Similar Here)

    I'm currently in the process of decorating me room. Everything is quite neutral with a few accent colours, with gold being

    one of them. I love white and gold. I think it's so elegant and simple. I picked this photo frame up in TK Maxx for about £7/8.

    IntensivEye Collagen Under Eye Pads.

    Whilst I was in TK Maxx I found these under eye pads in the beauty section. I love TK Maxx's beauty section so much!

    you can discover so many great finds in there. I got these for £4.99 as they look nice and relaxing. I'm now 21 so I don't

    have any wrinkles but I'd like to prevent them for as long as possible and I thought these would be great to use if I'm ever

    feeling tired or haven't had much sleep! I've seen things like these for much more money, so I thought £4.99 was a

    bargain!

    Missguided Kimberley Wool Waterfall Coat in Camel.

    So you know I'm obsessed with the Kardashians. Kim is the reason I purchased this coat. She rocks a long camel coat like

    no other! I want to start dressing a bit more grown up and I think this coat definitely makes me look more serious and

    grown up. Can't wait to start styling it! I got it with 20% off as they had a voucher at the time and I ended up getting this

    for about £50 including shipping.

    H&M Jersey Vests. (Similar Here)

    I'm getting into the habit of working out more, so wanted to stock up on some simple and comfortable pieces to wear. I got

    these 2 vests in H&M for about £3.99 each plus I got 20% off with my friends student discount again, so definitely got a

    good deal there!

    RBX Sports Leggings. (Similar Here)

    I also picked up some work out leggings in TK Maxx. I got them for £14.99 and I really love how they look and fit on me.

    It definitely makes me more motivated to work out when I have cute work out clothes to wear!

Photography by Sophie ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

What In My Bag?

Hello everyone!

Today I'm going to be doing my first 'What's in my bag' post. Every girl loves a good nose around

and see what other girls carry around with them. Mine's not really interesting (not to me anyway!)

but I hope you enjoy it!

Zara Bag Similar Here

I got this bag in April for my birthday and I love it. It's goes with everything. You can hold the smaller

straps on your arms or use the longer strap to wear on your shoulder and you can fit a decent amount of

stuff in here!

TK Maxx Purse - Similar Here

This purse was an abolsutely bargain! I just needed something simple and cheap with a lot of card space!

It was £5 in TK Maxx on sale. That's pretty damn good if you ask me!

H&M Butterfly Coin Purse

I usually keep this in my bag with change in it for parking as I don't like loads of change in my purse.

That's the joys of having a car!

Nivea Pearl Beauty Gentle Care 48h Anti Perspirant Deodorant

I always carry my deodorant around with me just incase! I've been using this one from Nivea but recently

I picked up the stick form of Mitchum and I prefer it so much more!

Boots Extracts Vanilla Body Spray

I always like to carry some sort of perfume or body spray with me just to make sure I'm smelling nice all day long!

Topshop Lip Paint in Reminisce

Sometimes I'll stick a lipgloss or balm in my bag just to gives my lips a bit of colour.

Ibuprofen Tablets

I try my best not to take any pain killers if I can help it, but if I've ever got a migraine or it's that time of

the month, these are life saviours!

Water

You should always keep hydrated!

Chewing Gum

It's always good to carry some with you, just incase!

Keys

I can't drive or get in my house without them..

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

Empties

Hello everyone!

I've never done one of these posts before but I've always enjoyed reading about other people's

empties and thought I'd share some of mine with you guys.

I hope you enjoy!

Lush Mask Of Magnaminty
If you've read my blog for a while, you'll know that this is one of my most favourite face masks ever!
I love the feelings this mask gives me when I use it. It feels so fresh and revitalising. I've bought
quite a few lots of this mask in the past and will always continue to repurchase it. It really gives my skin
a good deep clean.

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil
This is my first bottle of this stuff and I would say it took me about 5/6 months to use it all up. I think
that's pretty amazing since it's the smallest bottle they do. I usually use this every night after I've cleansed
and tones my face. If my skin is really playing up I'll usually skip this and use some sort of spot/acne
product instead. I have actually already repurchased this and I didn't feel I could ever be without it now.
I've really loved using this at night. It makes my skin feel much more plump and hydrated. I much prefer
to use this at night instead of a facial moisturiser. 

Simple Kind To Skin Facial Cleansing Wipes
I've used this wipes for years! I can't fault them. They're just what works for me and what I've always loved.
I do have some back ups of these wipes as I love them so much and they are great for travelling. Recently
I've switched up my skincare routine and these are no longer part of it sadly, but I will always continue to
have a pack ready to use. Plus they never fail to get rid of stubborn make up!

Maybelline Eraser Eye Concealer in Light
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this concealer. I'm just obsessed with it. I use it every time I do my make-up now.
I use to hear about this product so much and always wondered what the fuss was all about. Now I've tried it,
I see what all the fuss was about! Personally for me it lasts about 2 months. I think that's pretty reasonable
and it is very affordable. The only thing I really hate is that it's so popular, I find it very difficult to get hold
of at any of my local Boots/Superdrug's. I will be repurchasing this for sure though!

Batiste Dry Shampoo Brown Dark Deep

Since dying my hair darker, I've found it difficult to use dry shampoo. Brown hair and dry shampoo just
don't go together! Then I found this beauty! It's a dry shampoo specially for dark hair. It doesn't come out in
a white powder like the usual ones. It comes out in a dark powder instead and looks very natural. Highly
suggest this if you have dark hair! I've already repurchased this as well as I can never be without dry shampoo!



Photography by Sophie Ford
Thanks for reading!
Sophie X

Top 10 Under £5

Hey everyone!
Today I wanted to just do a quick post on my top 10 make up products under £5 for people on
a budget. I'm gonna make it short and sweet as I've spoke about most of these products already!
Hope you enjoy!

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair 4.19
I'm pretty sure most of you have seen endless people raving about this concealer. It's because it's amazing
at such a great price. I really love it for under the eyes and just concealing any blemishes on my face. It
just conceals really well and it's so affordable. I usually pick up a few when I get a new one as they
always sell out so quickly!

Makeup Revolution Redemption Palette Essential Mattes 4
I love this palette so much. If you don't wear tons of make-up like me or just like neutral matte shades then
this palette is great for you. It has 12 shades to choose from and you can do so many looks with just this
one palette. Plus the best part is it's just £4!

Makeup Revolution Amazing Lipstick in Lady 1
I love experimenting with lip colours and I love the fact that these lipsticks from Makeup Revolution are
just £1! make it so affordable to do that! They have great pigmentation and a great range of colours in their
collection. My favourite shade is this bright red shade called 'Lady'.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge 4.24
This is the only way I apply my liquid foundation and I don't think I will ever go back to using a brush.
I have dry skin so using a damp sponge to apply my foundation really leaves my face looking dewy and
flawless. If your on a budget but really want a beauty blender then I suggest you try this sponge from
Real Techniques as it does the same job but only costs a percentage of the price the beauty blender is.

Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Mascara 4.99
I love filling in my brows. They just frame my face a lot more and to keep them in place all day,
I use this tinted brow mascara. I prefer to use a tinted mascara as it feels in any sparse bits you
may have missed.

Maybelline Eye Studio Master Shape Brow 2.99
I usually fill in my brows usually a an angled brush and an 'Faint' eye shadow from Urban Decay. Sometimes
I like to switch it up and use this brow pencil from Maybelline. What I love is that it has the pencil one side
and a spoole the other. I think its important to brush your brows out in between doing them as it makes
them look more natural.

Barry M Hi Shine Gel Effect Nail Polish 3.99
Barry M nail polish's are amazing. They have an incredible range of shades and I love the fact they're so
inexpensive. They range from about £2.99-£3.99. My favourite shade from this range is 'Lychee'.

Rimmel Clear Complexion Transparent Powder 3.99
I don't use powder too much as I have quite dry skin. I do get an oily t-zone every so often and when I do,
I use this transparent powder from Rimmel. It doesn't change the colour of your face as just gives you a
nice matte finish. It's also great for setting your concealer.

Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lipliner  2.99
I've only just recently got into lip liners and I'm already addicted. They make your lipstick stay longer and I
love the fact you can also just wear them as an overall shade. It's perfect because they are matte and have
much better staying power then lipsticks and you don't have to worry about it transferring too easily!

Wilko Premium Eye Make Up Smudger Brush 3 
Recently when I was in Wilkinson's, I noticed they've completely redone their beauty department. They
now do these make-up brushes (which look almost identical to Real Techniques). I noticed this 'smudger
brush' and though it would be a great blending brush. It works perfectly and I'm still so shocked it was only £3!


Photography by Sophie Ford
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