SUPERlash Mascara And Eyeliner REVIEW

Hello there everyone, like many others i recently saw this post by Kirstie (A Yellow Brick Blog)  and found myself picking up these 17 products when i popped out for the day. 17 are an ever-growing brand and I've loved them ever since i bought my first felt tip eyeliner from one of their collections, when i saw these i simply knew i had to have them. 

Apologies to anyone with slow internet, this is quite a picture heavy post and may take a while to load.

I found a random basket in my garden hanging from a tree and though 'Hey, what better way to take photos of my products? Im such a loser, right?!

Together, from a different angle.

At the moment, these are on offer in Boots. You can buy the mascara for £4.99, as an introductory price, and get the eyeliner for free. As of the 19/02/14 the price of the mascara will go back up to £6.99, i bought it in black but they also do a black/brown version. I can't currently find a price for the eyeliner, but I'm sure it won't be too expensive. This is an absolute bargain for two products and i have no idea how anybody could resist this offer!

Dont you just love the packaging?! Its so fun and cute!

I wonder whether this claim is true..

Why is it so hard to photograph mascara wands?:(

The packaging of the mascara is rather gorgeous in my eyes, its not sleek and stylish like i would normally go for but has the fun, playful typography and the red and yellow make you think of superheroes like the name 'SuperLash' implies. The tube is not the smallest and contains 9ml of product which is just about average for a mascara. It has a straight bottle with a curved handle for added comfort while applying, and it certainly works.The rounded lid just feels a lot smoother and nicer in your hands and makes applying it a lot steadier and ergonomic.

This features a spiral brush which is fairly thing and easy to manoeuvre. The brush holds quite a lot of product so you may have to wipe it a little before use so you dont come out with spider leg eyelashes. I naturally have fairly long eyelashes and this was easy too apply the mascara with and allowed an even coverage. The product does accumulate a little on the end which you can see in the photograph but this is easily wiped off.

The typography on this is amazing, it looks so chic!

With the lid off..

 A very unique kind of nib!

For a free eyeliner, this is amazing. I didn't have high hopes for it but there is honestly no where i can fault it. The packaging is sleek and slim, its just a little bit wider than a biro. The case is predominantly glossy but it has a matte section to hold onto which is also curved in for added grip and comfort. I like the way this looks, its small enough to keep in a makeup bag without taking up too much room and doesn't feel too bulky in your hands. It such a good free product, and certainly doesn't feel it!

The nib of the eyeliner is probably the most unique part of this product and definitely makes a difference from the normal felt pen tip. It features a flat slanted nib which is commonly found on highlighters, thats the closest thing i can compare it to. Its something i haven't seen before but it definitely should be more popular as it makes thick and thin lines so easy to do. Im not an expert with eyeliner, in fact i find it quite difficult to use but its the only eyeliner i have managed to get a thin line on my upper lid with. 

Just eyeliner, no mascara.

Eyeliner and mascara.

Closeup, makes it a little easier to see eyelashes.

The other eye went a bit spidery oops..

Please ignore my skin, and lack of makeup on the rest of my face. 

Now lets talk about application. The eyeliner is very black, and applies completely opaque and really smoothly. It dries quickly and there is no smudging or transfer to the upper lip. I tried doing a thick wing as well as a thin line and both of them worked really well and the nib made it especially easy to do both of them. 

I used the mascara first on the left eye and as you can see it came out a little bit thick and clumpy in some places, however when i went on to do the right eye it worked a lot more evenly and made my lashes appear darker and longer. 

Overall these products are really great and work well as a pair. I love this eyeliner and its definitely taking one of the top spots in my makeup bag. The mascara while good, just makes my eyelashes a little long and witchy for everyday wear, so will be something reserved for special occasions and nights out. However i do love the mascara, and the packaging and pretty much everything about this product. The eyeliner is pretty much faultless although it will take a while to get used to the different shaped nib, the formula is absolutely amazing and one of the best I've tried for a long time!

Overall, do i like these products? Yes, i love them? Would i buy them again? Of course i would, from the price to the products there is nothing i can fault them on! Are you gonna try these product out? Let me know if you do a post on them and ill be sure to check them out!

The Valentines Card Post - Scribbler.com

So its Valentines day and i thought i should do a little post, not your typical post but a little couple of days ago i went out to town with my friends and we stumbled into this small quaint shop full of funny cards and joke gifts and it had something in there to suit everyone. The little shop in question was called Scribbler.

This is by no means a sponsored post, but one that i really wanted to write and i thought would be useful for all of you! 

Sickly sweet? Sorry about the bentness, its been in my bag for ages waiting to be photographed! 

accidentally cut the address off, oops! 

This was an absolute nightmare to photograph! Its adorable though..

I had been struggling to find the perfect card for such a long time, well, since Valentines Cards started appearing in shops at least, and even if i did manage to find one i wouldn't buy it because the people behind the tills always looked like they were judging me. There was none of this in Scribbler, in fact the lady was lovely and friendly which made the experience so much easier. 

They have a huge range of funny, pun cards as well as serious and thoughtful ones. The one i got had 2 pandas cuddling on, as pictured above, is incredibly cute and is relatable to me and my boyfriend. It has something thats fun but meaningful at the same time and i think thats more important for cards than something all expensive and fancy. 

Me and my friends spent about 20 minutes in there just looking at and laughing at all of the cards, the person working in there had a lovely chat with us too and we all left having bought something. Ive never felt happier with the card I've bought as i know its exactly what i wanted and exactly what i needed. So if you're struggling with your Valentines cards then I strongly recommend you head over to Scribbler.Com and take a look their amazing range of cards! 

Valentines Inspired Nails - NOTD #3

Valentines is a good time of the year for me and i always get all giddy with everything Valentines themed, so when my nail polish started chipping off and i had to come up with a new design i couldnt think of anything better than Valentines themed nails! Okay you can stop judging me now.. 

I just want to apologise in advance, with all this horrible cold winter weather and having horses its very difficult to keep my nails and cuticles in good shape, which results in some pretty gnarly cuticles. 

These surprisingly didn't take too long to do! 

Maybelline Color Show Sugar Crystals 46 // Maybelline Colour Show Nebline 77 // Maybelline Colour Show Candy Apple 15// Barry M Matt White 66 // Sally Hansens Hard As Nails

Maybelline Colour Show // Sugar Crystals // 46

Okay so this isn't as over the top as they probably could be but i think they're inspired enough to not have the mick taken out of me for college, and anyway i think they look cute. To create these nails i first applied my favourite base coat: Sally Hansen's Hard As Nails, i love this because its so thin, dries so quickly and really makes my nails feel stronger.

I then applied MCS Nebline with two coats and allowed it to dry thoroughly before attempting to do any design. When i did start putting the patterns on i started with my little finger and worked back to my thumb, this worked really well for me and allowed a fair amount of drying time for each one. Its just a shame my wrong hand didn't turn out as good..

This is such a girly, pretty manicure that i really love and looks a lot more subtle in person. I love the appearance of this and can't wait to try more themed things as this was so much fun to do. Im no expert when it comes to nail art but boy do i wish i was as some of the designs people come up with are crazy! 

Are you doing anything special with your nails for Valentines day? Id love to know! 

Peaches And Clean REVIEW

Skincare is something i fail at majorly. I just can't be bothered with all the creams, scrubs, gels, pads etc that claim to do things 99% of them dont do. I also dont have the time to spend hours every evening applying various said creams and products to my face. I probably wouldn't have looked twice at the Soap & Glory Peaches And Clean face wash if i hadn't got it in the 'Yule Monty' but I'm so glad I've tried it as it has simply done wonders for my skin.

Im the type of girl who just washes their face with bog standard soap, lime scented if i can help it, and it leaves my skin feeling awfully dry and raw. After using this for a few weeks though i can tell i'll definitely never be going back to that. You can currently buy this for £5.33 at Boots.

This comes in a clear, sturdy, plastic bottle with a screw off pump style lid. The bottle itself feels fairly firm and has very simple detailing on the front of it.  The bottle contains 200ml which is fair for the price, and i dont think you'll be running out of this too quickly either. The lid is probably the most disappointing part of this product and i still dont know if i've pulled it out right, but never mind. Using the pump i have found that it requires quite a lot of pressure to get only a small amount out which isn't good if your holding it whilst in the shower as its sure to just slip out of your hand. And hit your foot causing a rather unsightly bruise if you're as clumsy as me.

Smelling this product is an absolute dream, is has a sugared peachy scent, almost like peaches and cream and is certainly strong but not overpowering. It leaves the scent on your skin for a little while too which is nice. Again the texture of this is spot on, it soft and creamy and lathers up well. I generally pump it onto my fingers, add a little water and lather it up in my fingers before applying to my face so that i can ensure the product is most evenly spread. It claims it has 'super T-zone decloggers' but i haven't really noticed this too much.

After washing it off and gently patting my face dry i find it feeling noticeably cleaner and drier. Its also helped reduce the number of spots I've been getting as well, all though I'm not sure if its 100% due to this product, its definitely helped! This has definitely become one of my favourite products from S&G and is a brilliant alternative to just a bar of soap and water. I would recommend this product to anyone who's looking for a cheap alternative to soap. 

Overall, do i like this product? Yes, definitely. Would i buy it again? Of course, i may even be tempted to try some other things like this too! 

Whats your favourite Soap & Glory skincare products? Leave a comment and i'll be sure to check them out!

Long Distance Relationships

Ive been wanting to post about this for a while but I've never really gotten up the courage to do so. Long distance relationships are becoming more and more common however, i still feel like people will judge me for it. 

Yes, my hair went pink/orange at one point!

Today, me and my boyfriend have been together for one year, and I'm not going to lie and say its easy because it isn't. Its really fxking hard. Let me just clarify, i am 16, and we started talking when i was 15 he was 17, and for this reason i've been hesitant to post this due to the criticism i may get. 

We first started talking in December, just before Christmas in 2012; i think it was the 17th? Im not sure, all i remember is he was working a lot, and he didn't reply very quickly at first. I never imagined it would go any further than just talking online, i was 15, what else what i supposed to do? I had plenty of other friends online, how was i to know this would be any different? 

So yes, we started talking a bit, the conversations were a bit disjointed and pointless for the first few days, and then we slowly got to learn a bit about each other. We first spoke on the phone on New Years Eve, and i thought his accent was funny and he pronounce my name wrong, typical man eh? It was a nice phone call though even if i was trying to decipher what he was saying. 

The next couple of weeks were spent endlessly texting, skyping and on the phone to each other. I learned a lot about him and began to like him. We discussed meeting up a few times, i said we should do it in summer as ill be broken up from school but he seemed more eager to do so. We agreed around the end of January to meet up in February, and i can still to this day remember asking my mum if he could stay round. It was after my interview to get into the Arts Uni in Bournemouth, i thought it went really well and they offered me a place, so we got a McDonalds to take home and we sat in the kitchen eating. Thats when i asked her. I can't even begin to describe how scared i was but she said yes and the only condition was that he slept in a different room. I could work with that. 

Anyway, we booked the train tickets and he came down on the 6th of February on his monumental trip from Norwich to Bournemouth. It was a little awkward at first, i didn't really know what to say and the fact he was smoking and i was struggling to stop myself from coughing the whole way home wasn't helping either, but things all began to settle down and we started having a lovely chat. 

We got home and he briefly said hi to my parents. Later that evening he asked me out, and i of course said yes. Well thats how we met and how this all began. I can't really think of anything better that happened last year. 

I generally got to see him once a month, or when my parents went on holiday he used to come down and stay for a few days. It was nice like that, it was like we were actually living together. But having a LDR isn't cheap. Train tickets if booked early enough in advance are £55, and the most we have had to pay is £88. Saving up can be quite difficult but we always go half on things which seems to work well. 

Christmas and birthdays are a bit difficult too though, i don't earn a lot and having to save up for them as well as the train fayre and money for food/days out seems to disappear quickly. We both have expensive taste too which doesn't help. 

I think long distance relationships are hard because you have to completely trust the other person for this to work, i mean, its taken me a year to accept that actually he's not going to go out and get some other girl and we're getting better for that. We talk a lot, every day in fact. Its not always a lot though, maybe a couple of texts after work, or a short phone call before bed but it helps. 

I also find LDR's are quite good for people with busy lifestyles, as i manage to get everything done that i need to without having a boyfriend who always wants to see me/be with me. Well, he does, but he can't which is a godsend! 

Ive never really thought about 'do i want to be in an LDR or not?" its more about the person and how they make you feel and if they make you happy then i think you should go for it, things definitely worked for us! Although you should be careful and make sure the person is actually who they say they are first, just in case. 

This is so far my longest and best relationship, well of course its going to be my best I'm still in it! I couldn't be happier with him, and although I'm moody, and unstable and pretty much always take it out on him he still stands by me and manages to cheer me up. 

Have any of you ever been in a long distance relationship? How did it work out for you guys? Id love to hear your stories! 

Weekly Roundup - Week 5

Its finally February and we can all start to feel a little less glum. Roll on those pretty spring flowers and warm summer nights! I can't wait for summer. Recently theres been a lot of hype over the S/S14 collections and I'm getting incredibly excited for them too. I know this post is a day late.. *slaps wrist* but I've been so busy the past couple of days that i just haven't had time to get it up and posted.

Yeah, my weeks hasn't really been spent doing anything other than redecorating so..

Thursday was spent in town with my dad, we had a look around a few shops and looked for a new phone for me. Its all exciting stuff when looking for a new phone, minus the price.

Friday was pretty good, i had college but it wasn't nearly as bad as i expected it to be. It did take me two hours to get home though and when i did i was absolutely drenched, got to love British weather, eh?

Saturday was spent out with my dad again which was lovely. I then went to my mums for the afternoon and started prepping my bedroom ready for painting, and i then spent all of Sunday painting my bedroom, as well as Monday. I have a fun life.. 

Monday afternoon was spent at the stables and then work which wasn't too bad as we finished early. Tuesday was then spent in bed after feeling horrible and a lack of sleep.

I actually felt a lot better come wednesday morning so headed off into college. We had a talk from some of the students in the degree courses which was really inspiring and motivated me to get on with my work. I finished my final piece for this project in college then when i got home i wrote up 2 essays, did my theory homework and did a biro study. Oh its all fun in art college isn't it! 

So my week has been fairly dull, hopefully it will pick up for next weeks post! How has your week been? 

Spend or Splurge? - Coffee Shop Ramblings

Every now and again i find myself lusting after an incredibly expense item that i feel i must have in my collection, from the £700 Alexander Wang bags and the £50 Nars eyeshadow pallets to my £5.03 and hour job, its not always realistic. It comes to a point where i consider giving up meals out and my bus pass to try and afford these things but i always see sense in the end. Well, kind of. 

Typical..

After a long day out scouring the stores for deals and offers to share with you guys, i decided to settle down in costa with my usual Belgian Chocolate Cooler and Chocolate Twist and began sorting out my work for the day. Costa is one of my favourite places to be because its so relaxed and i really feel valued as a customer there, but also because of some of the things i hear other people talking about. I usually hear the conversations between adults and work, and teens and their boyfriends but now and again i hear something i can completely relate too. In this instance, a young woman was debating about whether she could afford the newest iPhone and whether she needed it or not. I then heard a couple of remarks about how could i afford a Macbook Pro when i 'couldn't have even left school' but lets not talk about that. 

A little while ago my phone screen got smashed and since then I've been toying with the idea of getting it repaired or just getting a new phone ready for when my contract runs out next April. Being nearly 17 I'm also having to put up with the idea of learning to drive and saving up for that, as well as the phone i want. But wheres the justification in spending £500 on a phone? Sure on contract it looks a lot better, nicer but wow. Anyway, heres my thoughts on saving up for a big purchase.

1. Do you really want it? I know sometimes you see something and you're like 'I must have that", but s it something you actually really want? I constantly find myself wanting things at work and buying them only to have them stuffed in my wardrobe never to be seen again. Recently I've started leaving things at work on hold, and then if i still really want them the next day or a couple of days later i go in and buy them and if not, which is normally the case i just let work know i dont want them. A lot of purchase are made on impulse so doing this saved myself a lot of money and also stopped me ending up with a wardrobe full of clothes i dont even wear.

2. Will you use it? I know that £700 bag looks nice, but its shocking pink what will you be able to wear it with? If I've gotten past the last step and still want the item, i then ask myself what it'll be used for. Ive been lusting after a bright pink bag for a long time now and recently saw an amazing dupe for just £30 so of course i bought it. Its not that i didn't like the bag, in fact i loved it, but i didn't have any outfits it really went with, and i found it quite difficult to pair up. I know this isn't an issue for a lot of people but for me it is. Im incredibly glad i didn't end up spending all that money on something i wouldn't have used! 

3. Can you afford it? This is probably the most important point for me, because i do earn only a little and enjoy buying myself and my boyfriend little treats. If i save up, is theres something else that would be more useful and more practical than a bag? Such as that DSLR you've always wanted which will also help improve your blog. Or that iPhone, do you need the most expensive model or could you settle with the less expensive one? Will you still want it by time you've saved up? These are all important questions and ones i ask myself whenever i dont know if i want something or not. 

This is a bit of a different post to what i normally and i know its very wordy so I'm sorry, but being a beauty blogger i find myself constantly buying things and sometimes i do need to sit down and reevaluate what I'm buying. I hope this post has been of some use to you guys and maybe even a little insightful. Hope you're all having lovely days!

Barry M Silk Nail Effects

Barry M nail polish is a staple in any teen girls bedroom, from their range of nail polishes to their cosmetics theres certainly something for everyone. Barry M is a brand i love and their nail polish formulas are just about spot on, so when i saw they were releasing a new range i got absolutely giddy. My boyfriend was less than enthusiastic to say the least, apparently 50 Barry M nail polishes is enough…

Excuse the horrible quality, i couldn't find anything decent anywhere! 

"Take the glamour all the way to your fingertips with Barry M Silk Nail paint. Part of a collection of pretty pastel shades inspired by nature" … "a beautiful, luxurious matte sheen to add the perfect finishing touch to your look.

It is recommended that you apply a base coat before applying the wide range of stunning shades available in the Barry M Nail paint range." 

So matte, pastel nail polishes? At first glance i thought they were metallic but i can't wait to get my hands on these, I'm certainly a sucker for pastels. The shade range is perfect for spring with all the pastel trends that are going on, and won't look out of place with the monochrome trend either. I haven't been able to find much detail on them but they'll be launching in Superdrug stores on February 12th for £3.99 and i have also been able to find traces of them on the Boots and Tescos website but they are currently unavailable. I think these are such a lovely range of nail paints and the colours and design on the bottle is absolutely adorable, the little gold bow on the lid really tops it off. 

I can't wait for the 12th so i can get myself down to Superdrug and get my hands on these beauties! Will you be buying these, or are they just not for you? Hope you're all having lovely days!

Soap & Glory Thick & Fast Mascara REVIEW

Hello there everyone, so you've probably realised by now that I'm a huge Soap & Glory fan since buying the 'Yule Monty' set, and here i am with another review today! Im very fussy when it comes to mascara as i have very long, dense eyelashes and any bad points are instantly emphasized. I was a bit wary of this mascara because I've heard incredibly mixed reviews on it but here i am to share my opinion! 

You can pick this up in Boots for £10.

The packaging for this mascara is rather plain and boring for a S&G product. Its essentially a slim black plastic tube with the signature S&G pink writing on it, nothing special. It has a screw off top and its rather small so is ideal for putting in you everyday makeup bag as it won't take up as much room as some other mascaras do.

The mascara wand itself is rather large and 'in your face'. It features a spiral brush and holds a lot of product on it. I found that due to the size of the brush it was quite difficult to use and i ended up getting product on my lids and under my eye quite frequently. It also took quite a lot of practise to get the mascara to spread evenly. 

I think the formula is fairly good and pretty much sport on. Its not too runny or dry, and applies quite well once you get the hang of the brush. Its definitely one of the better drugstore mascara formulas i've seen.

Overall i find the mascara to be great, I'm just annoyed with such a large wand as it makes the mascara quite difficult to actually apply. Ive found this makes my eyelashes look a lot longer, thicker and more volumised, however if you overdo it you get very thick clump eyelashes. Using this is quite hit and miss as to whether it'll look nice or not, its incredibly easy to put too much product on but when you get it right it looks amazing. Its one of the products ill keep in my makeup bag along with another mascara just in case of an emergency. I certainly haven't given up on it yet! 

Do i like this product? Yes, when it works. Would i buy this again? For £10, probably not. Id rather find something that works a little more consistently.  What do you think of this product?

Keep It Simple - FOTD #1

Its a lazy Sunday and quite honestly my favourite day of the week! I normally spend it at home or working, but thankfully I'm not working so a relaxing day it is! We always have people over on a Sunday so its not like i can just chill in my PJ's all day with my hair on top of my head in a bun and last nights makeup all over my face. Instead i have a simple, everyday look that is so quick and simple to apply.

After washing my hair and face, i tend usually not to use any form of primer or moisturiser on my face. Instead i apply the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder all over my face. I have it in the colour 'Sandstorm' as i feel it adds a little extra glow. My eyebrows i tend to leave au natural as i dont really want to be fussing them around if I'm not actually going to be seeing anyone. Next we move onto my eyes. My typical 'go-to' mascara is the Maybelline One By One Express Mascara and i normally use this as a base because it makes my lashed longer and more volumised but with it running out it doesn't make them too much more defined so i do a second layer with Seventeens Superlash Mascara to give them a bit of extra colour and definition. Then for my eyeliner i used the Bourjois Liner Feutre to do a faily think line along my upper eyelid, i think it looks really simple yet adds an extra bit of well, it just adds a bit extra, dont you think? For my lips i just use Baby Lips in Pink Punch so its a little bit moisturising yet theres some colour there as i dont want to be faffing around with lipstick all day! For my hair i just put in into a centre parting and tie it into a low messy bun and secure with about a thousand bobby pins, its pretty loose so just feels like a lovely comfy hairstyle for the day!

So this is my lazy day makeup, whats yours like? Leave me a comment letting me know, are you like me and apply a little, or do you brave the family with the pineapple hair and PJ's look? Hope you all have lovely Sundays!