Thursday, 31 January 2013

TWITTER: Grrrr

Hello Gorgeous
 
As so many of you have contacted  me please note that I have been suspended on Twitter!!! oh my gosh I feel like a criminal!! I have been in contact with them and it's so unfair as they let people hail abuse yet i'm just a normalish kind of person who tweets about makeup. WTH.
 
So I am not ignoring anyone. Please bare with me.
 
Stay Good
 
Jassy.K
 
xxx 

January Empties

Hello Gorgeous

So for a very long time I used to read blogs thinking I would love to do empty posts. For me doing a post on my empty products means that I can actually start keeping track of what I am using up and start getting through products.

I endevour to make changes in my life this year and one of them is to actually finish products before I get a replacement.

So my empties will not only be beauty but anything else too :)

 
1. Daily essentials Nivea Visage Cream
 
This did the job. I would not say it's amazing but I could possibly re-purchase this if i never foud any other cream. (like that's going to happen ha)
 
2. Royal Doultan Candle
 
My mum gave me this candle ages ago. It was an aromatherapy one. Absolutely loved this as it burnt flat without leaving anything behind. I will miss you dearly.
 
3. Bio Oil
 
I have had this for ages. It did nothing for me at all, so it would be useful to know if any of you have had a good experience with it?
 
4. Yankee Candle in Baby Powder
 
I always have a Yankee Candle on the go and this was in Baby Powder. Yumm
 
5. No7 Eye Makeup Remover
 
I always pick up something random from No7 with the vouchers they give. I actually liked this and would get it again. You have to shake it like mad to mix it all up, but overall a big thumbs up from me.
 
6. Lancome Genefique Eye Cream
 
This was a sample when I bought something from Lancome ages ago. Once again it did nothing for me and as I am getting older I seriously am on the hunt for an eye cream. Any suggestions?
 
 
That's me done for now.
 
Stay good
 
Jassy.K
 
xxx
 
What's your fave Yankee candle??
 
 

Wednesday, 30 January 2013

Primark Haul....

Hello Gorgeous

How are you today? is it just me or am I in some sort of a time warp because I really don't get that time can fly this quick.

Anywho weirdness aside I bring to you my recent purchases from good ol' Primarni.

This time I went a bit crazy on the makeup bags, but to be honest look at them!! they are so uber cute.


£3 Makeup Bag with two compartments. Primark

 
The above bag is now used as my everyday makeup bag. As well as being bloody amazing it has a separate compartment at the bottom which is perffff for my everyday brushes. It's so usefull to have something like this as I travel alot and it just means I can take bare essentials on my travels and have the confidence that I am not going to lose something because it's all in one case :). Happy days...
 
£3 Makeup case Primark
 

 
 So I picked up the cutest makeup bag, I absolutely love cute and kitsch sort of things (if you know what I mean). What attracted me to this was the colour and dots. This comes in a kind of suede material. It's not ideal when makeup is going to go in it as I am certain at some point it will get grubby but who cares, it was cheap as chips and I think it's marvellous.
 
I absolutely j'adore this makeup bag. So it is the largest of all three and comes in the moswt amazing material. Like a kind of padded foam. It feels incredibly hard wearing and at the moment I have filled it up to the brim with my bronzers only. I love me some dots. I don't remember the price but if I find the reciept  I will update.

 
Shoes £6: Primark
 
These shoes are a bargain, but ended up being too big at a size 6. I need to go back to get a size 5. They were totally made for me.


 
I picked up this laptop case to put my paper work in for work. It's got a separate pouch for what i will use for reciepts and stationary and the main I use for my paper work. I love it and it looks super fashionable.
 
 Primark Converse shoes: £12
 
These converse like shoes caught my eye. They are not what I normally go for but the bling on them sold me and for £12 you can't really go wrong.
 
 
So this was my little Primark haul. I hope you liked...

Stay Good
 
Jassy.K
 
xxx
 
 
What are you craving from Primark at the moment??
 



Tuesday, 29 January 2013

NOTD: Revlon's Bewitching

Hello Gorgeous

I love nail polish. Enough said on this matter. I bought a Revlon nailpolish from BOOT's the other day and by gosh it is amaze. Well in my eyes any way.





REVLON: Bewitching


 
The colour is the perfect cherry red and looks awesome under different lighting. I am a complete fan of glossy polishes so it certainly ticks that box too.
 
I applied two coats and didn't get a chance to apply a top coat. I took the pictures a day after applying it so I do feel that a top coat is neccessary to make it last longer.
 
You can buy Revlon's 'Bewitching' nail polish from here.
 
I think I have a thing for Revlon polishes.
 
Stay good
 
Jassy.K
 
xxx
 

 
 
Have you tried Bewitched? What other Revlon polishes do you recommend??

I have been nominated for a Liebster Award TWICE!!!

Hello Gorgeous

So you are aware that it has only been a few weeks since I have started this blog. I recieved a couple of messages from the wonderful Jude and gorgeous Sarah saying I have been nominated for the Liebster Award!! I squealed with excitement. My first award's woohoo.

If you haven't done so already go check and follow Jude from Judes-addiction here and Sarah from Simplybeautyand nails here. Both sites are amazeballs and thank you both for your award!!

As you can tell I am going to honour both awards from my girlies so will be combining my questions instead of doing it separately.

NOTE: This post is text heavy, but if you want to get to know me then carry on reading :)


What I understand about this award :

  • Thank the blogger who nominated you by mentioning them
         and link it back to their blog on your post!
  • List 11 Facts about yourself.
  • Answer 11 questions which are given to you by you Nominator.
  • Ask 11 Questions for all the bloggers you nominate for the award.
  • Nominate 9 Bloggers pages which have less than 200 followers.
  • Go to their blog and tell them about their Nomination.

  • 11 FACTS about me

    1. I am probably older than you think and live in Windsor, not so far from the Queens Castle.
    2. I am a makeup artist and am self taught. I learnt the art of makeup as soon as I graduated from University.
    3. I am a Biochemist but am no way a nutty professor :)
    4. Through my love of makeup I started to become inquisitive of how to take photo's. A few years later I became a professional photographer .
    5. My first car was a Nissan Micra. (the bubble shaped one) in silver.
    6. I am vegetarian.
    7. I used to have a rabbit, she died and I vowed to never get another pet again as I was heart broken.
    8. I used to be a radio presenter. I stopped as life got in the way.
    9. I never follow the crowd, I lead my own way and destiny
    10. I am a natural born helper, I will do anything to help someone in a positive way.
    11. I own over 150 pairs of shoes, and 200 handbags. (obsessed much!!)

    11 QUESTIONS from Jude at Judes-addiction
    1. How long have you been blogging for and why did you start?
    I started blogging on January 13th 2013. After years and years of following and reading blogs I decided to combine my passion for all things beauty related and writing. This is like a dear diary for me as beauty has such a big part of my life. I enjoy it thoroughly and it is my own slice of the web.  

    2.What is your favourite post you have written?
    I don't think I have written enough posts to comment on this one, but I put my heart and soul in to each one I write. It's all my opnions and thoughts really.

    3. Who is your bestest friend and why?

    My mum. She has never let me down in good times and bad.

    4. Whats the most expensive thing you have ever bought?

    A house

    5.Do you have/would you ever get a tattoo? 

    Ahh bloody good question. I don't have a tattoo but I so want one done!! i think i'm scared but want to lose weight first as that's my aim this year. 

    6. Which female celebrity's style would you steal?
    Hmmm. Beyonce. She keeps it real. (not her stage outfits, her normal ones)

    7. What is your most happy memory from childhood?
    Eating, because you never worry about getting fat when your young.

    8.What is your favourite book that you have read multiple times?

    I haven't read anything multiple times as i just don't get the time, but i read 'The Hunger Games' trilogy and did not stop reading until I finished all three books. Bloody marvellous.

    9.If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be and why?

    Italy. If only I could speak the language. Fashion, Food, Makeup... I need not say more.

    10. If you won £1million on the lottery what is the first thing you would buy?
    After charity stuff it would have to be a penthouse apartment near a beach some where in this world.

    11.What are your favourite high-end and drug store make-up brands?
    High End: MAC, Dior, Chanel, Laura Mercier
    Drugstore: All of them but to name a few: MUA, Collection, I love Maybelline and j'adore Rimmel and Loreal.


    11 questions from Sarah @ Simply Beauty and Nails.
     
    1. Favourite fashion trend?
     
    Colour Blocking

    2. Lipstick or Nail Polish?
     
    Ahhh this is tough!! Nail polish all the way. Nice hands say alot about a person. Anyway as long as i have Vaseline i'm good to go :)

    3. What was your most used beauty product in 2012?
     
    The year of concealers for me. I went on a crazy hunt for concealers and now have loads. I can't say I have found the ultimate concealer now but they do the job.

    4. How many times/hours do you go online for each day?
    Combined with work at least 4 minimum.

    5. Favourite food?
     
    Crisps. But I am now on a diet and havent had one crisp since the beginning of the year!!!!

    6. If you could go back in time and invent any beauty product, what would it be and why?
     
    Long lasting lipsticks/stains/foundation and etc. I could have done with long lasting and pro longwear makeup a very long time ago!!!

    7.What one scent makes you think of summer when you smell it?
     
    Escada and Britney Spears (the pink round bottle) Yumm

    8. What 3 Items are next to you right now?
     
    My camera, phone, and a large glass of Orange squash.

    9. Do you plan your life or are you a take each day as it comes kind of person?
     
    Both. I do plan long term but my ultimate goals can change everyday because that's how random I am. Not forgetting that life can throw you off balance from time to time.

    10. Favourite Band/Artist?
     
    Jessie Ware, Rihanna, Bey.

    11. Finish this sentence- I started my blog...
     
    Because I am bloody marvellous.

    I nominate:
     
    Jassy's 11 questions
    1. Where are you sitting right now?
    2. Name 5 makeup and beauty products you can not live without?
    3. What annoys you?
    4. Your favourite mascara?
     5. Why do you blog?
     6. Morning or night person?
     7. Carribean or Thailand?
     8. What one thing are you going to change about yourself this year?
    9. Where do you see yourself this time next year?
    10.Favourite cuisine and why?
     11. Finish this... I am a blogger because.....
     
    I really enjoyed this:)
    Stay Good
    Jassy.K xxx
     
    What else do you want to see on my blog now you know me a bit better?

    Monday, 28 January 2013

    Body Mists/Sprays: PART 3. Impulse

    Hello Gorgeous

    So this is Part 3 of my Body mist/Spray series. I still can't get over how much I actually beauty hoard. No wonder I never finish products up. But I must say that this year I have turned over a new leaf and do not buy things unless I need them (apart from lipsticks, shoes, handbags and new releases...).

    Impulse Trio
     
    True Love
    Into Glamour
    Very Pink

    
    So for Christmas I recieved this cute little trio of Impulse Body Sprays. I mean Impulse have been around for absolutely ages and most people know of the brand. They come in an array of scents and I have used these ever since I can remember. I remember when I was at school it would be cool to have a bottle of Impulse or Charlie on the go and now it's just second nature to have a few bottles on the go.

    The above sprays can be bought individually but I find that these are so handy for the handbag. In it goes and it doesn't weigh it down at all.
     
    I am not going to link where you can get these from as absolutely every store I go to has these. Boots, Superdrug, Savers, Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda to name a few.  

    What I would say is I would never pay more than £1 for them as they are always on special offer, somewhere or the other.

    Stay Good
     
    Jassy.K
     
    xxx
     
    What's your favourite Impulse Body Spray??

    Sunday, 27 January 2013

    MUA Trio Eyeshadows: What I think... Review and swatches

    Hello Gorgeous

    So this week my blog has been a little bit neglected but I found that this week has just been so hectic. Anyway on this beautiful Sunday with the sun shining in my office I can actually do what makes me happy and that's write whoop whoop.

    
    
    MUA Trio Eyeshadows - £2.50

    
    So I picked up these trios absolutely ages ago but felt that these deserved their own blog post. I absolutely love these bad boys.

    What I think: Colour payoff is brilliant, they last amazingly (with a primer underneath), all of the colours in the trios are usable on their own or together or even as an eyeliner.

    Do I recommend these: YES for the price of £2.50 you can't go wrong. As Karla Powell says you can use the lightest shade as a highlighter and believe me they are gorg.

     
     
    Above is Chocolate Box. Excuse the veiny arm but some things I just can't control such as my veins popping out when I go to take a click....
    I adore this trio, the colours are amaze. I would say that these eyeshadows are a little bit chalky however who cares when you got a blending brush and eye primer on. The peachy shade on this is probably my most used, because it's most wearable.
     
     
    As the name suggests this is the Eden trio. I absolutely adore these green shades. Did you know that green compliments brown eyes? Well they certainly do as when I wore these i got a fare few compliments. The lightest shade is the perfect under brow and highlighter shade. MUA should make this as a single as it reflects the light perfectly.
     

    This is last of my current trio collection and I must say is probably my most used simply because i am a sucker for neutrals. However the darkest shade in this trio is amaze. As you can see from the swatch it has a red/marron kind of undertone and looks flippin amazing. I used this shade for a full on smoky eye and i must admit looks like a high end eyeshadow if used correctly.

    For some reason I could only find EDEN on the MUA website however my local Superdrug still has the others.

    Click here to get yours.

    So this is my little rave on some super cheap super amazing eyeshadows. Hope you enjoyed.

    Stay Good
     
    Jassy.K
     
    xxx 

    Have you got any other trios that I have not shared? if so which ones and please let me know :)