Christmas Gift Guide For Her | Save vs Splurge

If you’re still struggling on what to get the women in your life for Christmas, then look no further. Hopefully this gift guide will give you some ideas. Whether it’s for a mum, sister, colleague or wife, there is definitely something here for everyone. We all have different budgets so I’ve included an affordable (under £15) and splurge (over £40) option for all categories. I hope this helps.. and Happy Holidays :)

Product Empties #2

The last time I posted about my beauty trash was waaay back in May. Since then, I’ve finished up a load of products - some new and some old faves. If you’ve read my last empties, then you know the drill. I’ll be sharing my final thoughts on the products and telling you whether they are worthy of a repurchase or not. Enjoy! 

Manicure Mondays: L’Oreal’s Femme Fatale in 403

Manicure Mondays - OPI’s Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around

The Multi-Purpose Concealer

I am most definitely late on the bandwagon when it comes to the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer. I purchased this in the colour Ginger a few weeks back and haven’t stopped using it since - here's why...

What’s in my Bag & Bag Review

My Morning Skincare Routine

I recently posted my night time skincare routine, so to follow up from that, here is what I do when I wake up in the morning. It’s a hell of a lot simpler and quicker than what I do at night, don’t worry. I mainly focus on washing off the remnants from my night time serums/moisturisers, refreshing the skin and getting it ready for make up application.

Manicure Mondays: Rimmel’s Mary Mary Quite Contrary #621

My Night Time Skincare Routine

Establishing a good skin care regime is very important, especially if you’re a regular make up user & abuser like I am. No matter how exhausted I am, I will always make sure my face is clean and nourished before I jump into bed. At night, I like to use products that will help kick start and support the skin’s natural repairing process. My night time skin care routine is therefore a little complex and requires layering products for the best results. This post will show you the exact steps I take and products I use before getting my beauty sleep on! 

The Perfect Lip Gloss

If there was one nude lipgloss that I’d recommend to have in your makeup stash, it would be the L’oreal L’extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in Nude Ballet 601. This golden tube of goodness was definitely love at first swipe and this post will explain why.

Manicure Mondays: KIKO’s Apple Blossom #377 - Review

Beauty Products to get you Party-Ready!

Got a holiday party or summer wedding lined up? Well, this post has got you covered. Here is list of products that have never failed me when getting ready for an event/occasion or a night out. These photo-friendly beauty products are easy to use and will get you party-ready in a flash!

New Beauty Buys & First Impression Reviews

Over the last two weeks, I was #feelingspendy and splurged on a few beauty items. I did get most of this discounted through my work so I didn’t feel toooo bad after. Anyway, I thought I’d share this little haul with you guys and give my first impressions on each of these products. 

Manicure Mondays : Sally Hansen’s Peachy Breeze - Review

Eyebrows 101

Eyebrows can really make or break your look so it’s important that you groom and fill them in correctly. In this post, I’ve listed some Do’s and Don’t, as well as discussing the brow products I use and tips on how to maintain your brows. Hope this helps!

Manicure Mondays : Barry M’s Coconut - Review

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation - Full Review

Manicure Mondays: KIKO’s Plum Red #243 - Review

Free Eyeko Eyeliner!

Yep, you heard right! Get one of the best liquid eyeliners on the market FREE with this month’s UK Glamour magazine!

Top 10 Beauty Products Under £10

I love me a good budget beauty find so here are my top picks that I've discovered over the years. Hopefully this helps you if you're on the hunt for a couple beauty bargins yourself!

Manicure Mondays : Rimmel’s Caramel Cupcake #500 - Review

The One Step Cleanser

Too strapped for time to cleanse your face? Body Shop’s Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil will save you the hassle of getting your makeup removers and cleanser out because this wonder product will do it all in one step!

Product Empties #1

I’ve used up a ton of products recently so I've decided to do a little show & tell and let you know how I got on with these products and if it’s worth repurchasing. 

Manicure Mondays : KIKO’s Mauve Grey #510 - Review

My Top 5 Best Beauty Investments

Although these products may seem a little pricey from the outset, I found the investment to be totally worth it. These products have become a crucial part of my beauty routine and have lasted me years. Under good conditions, some of these products could even last you a lifetime. Here is the shortlist of my top 5 splurge items that are worth every single penny. 

Eskinol Facial Deep Cleanser - Review

If you’re from the Philippines, you would’ve probably heard of Eskinol - a facial cleanser that claims to ‘remove deep seated dirt, excess oil and make-up with a micro-cleanse anti-bacterial formula’. Although it’s said to be an effective pimple-fighting cleanser, the alcohol content in this product raises a cause for concern. Using Eskinol has its benefits as well as its drawbacks - i’ll be discussing all of this in this post and giving my overall verdict on this product.  

Manicure Mondays: Revlon’s Apricot Nectar - Review

April Favourites

Uh huuuuh.. It's that time of the month! (ha! I've always wanted to say that)

Disappointing Products #1

Manicure Mondays: Essie’s Ballet Slippers - Review

Laura Mercier Mineral Powder - Full Review

Manicure Mondays: Barry M’s Huckleburry - Review

Foodie Fridays: How to make Cookie Butter Cookies

Manicure Mondays: Revlon’s China Flower - Review

Spring Beauty Haul

There have been a couple new launches in the drugstore, so I went to check it out.. as you do. Of course I was suckered in with the Boots 3 for 2 deal. Anyway without further ado, here are some of the new additions to my beauty stash..

Manicure Mondays: Essie's Mint Candy Apple - Review

What’s in my Make up Bag?

Here are the products that have secured a permanent place in my make up bag. If I'm wearing a bright lippy on that day, I'll usually throw that in too but other than that, everything else stays the same. These products are great when touching up during the day, as well as fixing any beauty blunders that may occur when I'm out and about.

Spring Wishlist

Manicure Mondays: Barry M's Blood Orange/Red - Review

Foodie Fridays: Red Iron Burgers

My Top 10 Style Staples

I’ve bought into SO many fashion trends during my time - these included everything from leopard print to slogan tee’s and yes, even those dreaded flared jeans (you know you did too!). I’ve learnt that trends eventually go out of style; sooner or later I lose interest and next thing you know, it's tucked away in a bag ready to give to charity, along with the other rejected impulse buy's.

Nonetheless, there are a few pieces that have withstood the test of time - I dub these my style staples. These are the key fashion essentials that every woman should have in their wardrobe - in my opinion. They are timeless, versatile and easily interchangeable items that you could rock all year round (just about) for years and years to come - so they're definitely worth checking out if you haven't already!

Manicure Mondays : Sinful Colors' Soul Mate

Mac Face and Body foundation - Full Review

Foodie Fridays : How to make White Chocolate Cheesecake

Calling all dessert lovers! - this super easy no bake cheesecake recipe will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. This one is always a crowd pleaser because it's creamy and indulgent, but not too heavy or sickly sweet. So put your aprons on and give it a go.. 

Manicure Mondays: Essie’s Bikini So Teeny - Review

My Tried & Tested Mascaras - Review

Mascara is definitely a make up essential for me since I have the shortest, sparsest most pathetic lashes known to mankind. For me, a mascara should provide good length, build up lots of volume fast, be able to hold a curl, be super black and not smudge. I also prefer something that isn’t waterproof so I don’t have to pull and tug at my eyes when removing it at the end of the day. As you can see, I am super picky when it comes to mascara so when I find something I love, I tend to stick to it. These are the mascaras that I currently have in my collection. Some I LOVE, some I like, some are... meh. Anyway, here are my thoughts on each -

My Skincare Staples

Urban Decay Naked Palettes - Review & Comparison

I’m a little ashamed to admit this but yes, I am a guilty owner of all 4 of the UD naked eyeshadow palettes. If you’re a neutral eyeshadow lover like me, you’ll understand how difficult it is to resist these beauties! 

But truth is, you certainly don’t need to buy all these palettes to up your neutral eye game. I’ll be sharing my opinions on each and hopefully, this should give you an idea of what palette would suit you best. Anyway, enough with the jibba jabba and let’s talk eyeshadows.. 

Oh hai!

I’ve contemplated back and forth whether I should start a blog or not- it’s taken me some time, but hey ho it’s finally here! Welcome to my self-titled blog - yup, that’s my real name and yeah, I think it’s pretty damn cool (props to mummy). 

I’m a big foodie, beauty enthusiast (borderline obsessor), 21 year old life lover with a serious case of wanderlust. This blog will feature a mishmash of my life and what I love so prepare yourself for some good old food porn, product reviews and random rambling. Enjoy =)