Daily Fashion Blog

Generaly beauty and fashion quiz :)

2008-08-24T16:42:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted here for a while so just thought that as I did a quiz similar to this last summer, I'd do one now, showing how much everythings changed!

Favourite shop:Im loving topshop at the moment <3 Oh and H&M.

Favourite beauty brand:Hmm really really tough choice, can I choose a few? Liz Earle, LUSH, OPI, China Glaze, Bare escentuals, Benefit, Lancome,

Ten favourite beauty items:
Liz Earle cleanse & polsih - the only cleanser I've repurchased, keeps my milia under control, is lovely to use, and it's not badly priced either.
OPI nailpolish - pretty colours, good wear and I love the seasonal collecions!
Liz earle instant boost skin tonic spritzer - It's so moisturizing that I don't need to use a moisturizer, it smells divine and it wakes me up in the morning!
Benefit Badgal and Estee Lauder sumptous mascaras - I justlove these!But I am still searching for my HG ,mascara :(
Bare escentuals Foundation - It makesmy skin look so smooth and flawless, and it's lighter than foundaton so it hasn't caused breakouts!
LUSH Ocean salt face scrub - very scrubby, but it smells LUSH nd its really well priced.
Seche Vite - I've run ou of this and I've had to re-do my nails sometimes 6 times because it hasn't dried in time! I NEED some more desperately!
Lancome Juicy Tubes I still think these are the best lipglosses going.
Anna Sui flight of fancy - Smells gorgeous but the smell doesnt seem to last as long as my dolly girl on the beach, but I HAD to have it because of the oh so pretty bottle and box. I love the smell of it!
Comfort or Style? Still style!

Beauty reigime: Morning: Cleanse with Lz Earle Cleanse & polsih, tone with Liz Earle intant boost skin tonic spritzer and I do the same at night

Weekly: LUSH ocean salt face scrub or Biotherm clarifying exfoliating gel and LUSH Blueberry mask (can't remember the name and it's in my friends fridge) or Biotherm Hydra deto2x mask

Manicure regime: OPPI Avoplex oil, and push back cuticles with a metal pusher, Matte nai envy as a base coat, OPI or China Galze colour, Seche Vite topcaot and OPI Avoplex or creative scentsations hand lotion.

Hair: My hair is now a graduate bob, and I love it! I use either James borwn london or Matrix hair products

Daily makeup:
Bare Escentuals mineral foundation
Benefit benetint on cheeks
EYELASHES CURLED (Most important thing for me)
Estee Lauder sumptuous mascara
No7 pale cream coloured eyeshadow so my eyelids look awake
LUSH lipservice or whipstick lip balm
And whatever lipgloss is in my bag!

What I'll be wearing for winter:
Anything Skirts, shorts with tights, dresses, trying to wear jeans less often
Bows, I love bows!
Patent shoes and bags (loving a teal office one)
Purple and teal
Headbands and pretty hairclips, to make my hair more interesting
Navy & white together
Cardigans
Uggs
Grey tights and woolly tights

Well, can't you tell I'm bored! Thanks for reading my blog :)

2008-07-23T09:50:00.000-07:00

Getting back to more formal outfits, I love the striking cobalt blue of this dress!The killer heels and funky accessories add a degree of edginess to the outfit without being overly "young" or "alternative" so most people could add and change things to their personal preferances. The red lip gloss and nail varnish add a lovely clash to the blue and will really make it pop!

If you prefer the more relaxed, low maintenance look on holiday, then this is perfect for you, because all though it looks great, it's really simple to re-create at home. The floppy hat will keep you in the shade all day while the sizzlin' hot lipstick adds a touch of fun into the outfit! Beads are simple to chuck on and the white accessories could easily be replaced with black and a pair of cool shades for a more evening look.

Whether it's a summer wedding or a walk in the country, this outfit is so versatile, pop on a pair of wellies for the country floral look, or wear it as it is for the summer wedding. Without being too overpowering, the orange & blue clash beautifully while the cream provides the perfect background and tones it all down a bit.

If you like a more classic look, the navy of this looks great with the cream, providing a modern twist on classic monotone. Because the skirt, top, shoes and bag are so simple, you can get away with wearing more than 1 piece of statement jewelry, therefore having the large gold discs necklace, chunky bangles and bow headband.

Only for the bold, this outfit looks striking and daring. The funky yellow dress and large patent bag are toned down with the classic sleek black shoes, but then the dame edna-esque glasses and bright red lipstick, not to forget the yellow nail varnish and chunky ring really add a sense of style to what could have otherwise been a very "safe" outfit.

This outfit is cool and crisp for summer, although the green adds a nice twist. Accessories could be changed for this outfit to any colour, showing the versatility of the monochrome. The green slush, icy lip balm and refreshing mint shower gel would all cool you off after a day of hot weather. The beach bag is large enough to carry essentials, plus more, making this a great outfit for mums on the go, to city girls who need to carry around laptops ect.

Once again, this is styled as a "funky formal" outfit. Although this is a very classic prom dress, I prefered to see what accessories could be added to really "funk it up". The shoes and bag are stunning, while the classic red lipstick (you wouldn't want purple would you!) and false eyelashes would really make this outfit dramatic. Simple square jewlery and only a bow for the hair stops it from being too "over fussy" and helps the outfit look more expensive.

Polyvore.com

2008-07-22T04:50:00.000-07:00

I love this website! You just pick an item and base a whole outfit around it. You can upload your own wardrobe onto it or just use the (amazing) items that are already there. Check it out and have some fun, add me if you want (Bethch). Just click here to get started. Here are a few of the sets I've made...

What I'm going to be doing this week..

2008-07-22T04:40:00.000-07:00

... Baking a chocolate cake :D

... Watching Big brother (yes I am a fan)

... Painting my nails lots of colours (schools out so I'm free to wear polish)

... Looking for a new phone

... And being bored and blogging in general! I would post some outfit picture but i've lost the camera lead d'oh!

Back to blog!

2008-07-22T04:39:00.000-07:00

Hi guys!
I'm back after what seems like forever!
So here goes..

And on Serene Beauty today....

2008-01-21T10:46:00.001-08:00

Yep, I'm advertising my other blog :P But I'm doing a series of posts in the next month with my favourite products and you can ask me about them ect ect.....It's called I love my.... and here is a preview of the first one.

"This is our new feature, I love my... run by Beth. Each week, we will show you our favourites out of a category. In the coming weeks, we will be doing:
Haircare
Skin treats
Bath favourites
And much much more!
Now this week I will be showing you my favourite everyday skincare products, yes I am a bit of a Clinique girl but Bliss is my other cult brand! To see the picture, just double click on it and I have labeled them and added the prices. If you've been wanting to try anything or find out how good it is, just drop me a comment and I'll do a review feature within the week (hopefully) to give you an idea of weather it's for you or not. And if there's anything that you're not too sure about, just ask and I'll answer any questions about it! Enjoy my I love....My skincare products!"

There's your preview, it doesn't matter where you reply (if you do) but I have got my next ones ready and waiting to be posted but I will make it a weekly or more often thing.

Fits like a glove!

2008-01-16T08:00:00.001-08:00

Gloves are a fantastic way to accessorize a dull coat. Choose from fingerless, long, flip back and many materials. They vary in price from the super cheap supermarket fleecy ones to the exquisite leather and cashmere ones. Here's my pick of the top three gloves!

Super cute and totally practical, these purple pretties from Monsoon are a steal at £8 and are in the seasons hot colour. Also available in pink and other colours, they have a pretty diamante in the button which adds a bit of glam. Get them here at Monsoon.

For more of an investment glove, go for leather. They get better looking as they age and they are uber warm. If you think black leather gloves are the stereotype of an old dowdy granny, think again! These turquoise gloves are £18 from Monsoon again but do think of them as an investment, keep your hands warm whilst de-icing the car (something which cannot be done in woolly gloves!) Get your hands on them here!

If you have super cold hands that have a tendency to turn blue at a small drop in temperate, they're sure to be frozen cold in the winter! That's why you must get hold of these UGG Australia sheepskin fur lined gloves! Kinda eskimo-ey and a modern take on furry cave-woman mittens, these are sure to be toasty. Slightly pricier at $105 down from $140 but they'll last for generations and hey, it's UGG! Available at Bloomingdales here.

Serene beauty blog!

2008-01-14T09:46:00.000-08:00

This is mine and my best friends beuty blog, dedicated to beauty. We'll be getting it sorted a bit better soon hopfully. It'll have review videos and makeup tutorials and lots of other beauty goodies! Check it out at http://www.serenebeautyblog.blogspot.com/!! That's

us above, and I'm on the right, Emilys on the left :D

What I'm going to be doing this week...

2008-01-14T09:37:00.000-08:00

And this idea was pinched from Shoegal Fi who I'm sure won't mind!

...Writing a 200 line essay on the rise of Hitler

...Worrying that my gel nails are growing too fast

...Saving my money (no more buying unnecessary things from now on)

...Not going to the shop on the way back from school spending £2 a go on chocolate!

....Waiting to get my maths mock GCSE back :S

Dior Gloss Show

2008-01-13T11:24:00.000-08:00

Who can resist a trip to the beauty counters in Debenhams? Me neither! I was there yesterday and whilst I knew I didn't need anything, I just had to buy something! Has it become and addiction, buying from these designer makeup counters? Yes it has. I am a Dior lover, clothes and makeup and having succumbed to the cult of Dior show mascara and loved it, there was no harm in trying some other Dior backstage makeup. I found this in the sale , nothing wrong with it, just in the sale. It was £12 down from £17 and it is the Dior Gloss show lip gloss. It has an amazing amount of holographic glitter in it which is not grainy at all. I chose the lighter colour, Alessandra mauve over the more bright colours. Now don't take one look in the pot and say no. They look much less strong and pigmented colour on the lips than they do in the pot. Mine appears as a pink/purple with silver glitter flecks in it. These don't look super wet glossy on the lips, but the glitter does all the work. For an even more spectacular effect, I added a Lancome Juicy Tube over the top of this which made it wet look glittery gloss. Get your own here!

Lancome Baragin!

2007-12-28T04:02:00.001-08:00

We all Love Lancome, yes, no? Well I do for sure, I'm a Lancome customer constantly and have over £170 worth of their cosmetics. One thing that I've found in the past years ladies is that you can't go wrong with a Lancome mascara. 1. Pick up any Lancome mascara 2. Try it on 3. Be wowed.

So yesterday whilst in Boots, I saw that Lancome was having a sale with all its giftsets, I picked up the L'extreme one and bbought it for £12! In a giftset when the mascara is £18.50 alone! I would have got Hypnose or Virtuose but they didn't have any. Now this is a fantastic mascara. Not as much volume as Hynose and not as much curl as Virtuose but great for £12.50! I'm off shopping tomorrow to search for a hypnose one!

2007-12-28T03:12:00.001-08:00

Merry belated Christmas!

2007-12-28T03:07:00.000-08:00

Hello, hello! I'd like to say happy Christmas to y'all but I'm slightly late, I know! Well I had a great Christmas, what about you? I got lots of lovely presents, beauty, fashion and bits & bobs. If you'd like to say what you got, just post in the comments part.

Shiny Fashion Forums!

2007-12-05T01:11:00.002-08:00

You may have heard me talking about SFF or Shiny Fashion Forums around my blog, and if you've wondered what it is, I'm going to tell you. It is a forum dedicated to fashion and beauty, and let met tell you, it has some fabulous ladies there that make everyone feel at home and ready to talk fashion. It's the best fashion forum ever and if you're interested, pop over at http://www.shinyfashionforums.com/! I'll see you there if you want to talk fashion and beauty and get to know some great people!

Open the door....

2007-12-05T00:59:00.000-08:00

5th December

Today I would love to open my Malteasers advent calendar door and find this, wouldn't you? I love the No7 packaging this year, one reason being that it would totally match in my room!

This is an ideal introduction to No7 skincare.
Includes cleanser 30ml, toner 30ml, Cleanse & Care eye make-up remover 30ml, Essential Moisture day and night creams 15ml, a facial shammy and a handy towelling headband.

If you're interested in this gorgeous gift, get it here at the BOOTS website for a bargainous £15!

I'm back again!

2007-12-05T00:57:00.000-08:00

I know I haven't posted in a while but yesterday was my first post to let you know I'm back, things got a bit busy what with Christmas coming up but I'm back to blog now and please keep leaving comments!

New feature:Advent calendar beauty!

2007-12-04T00:57:00.000-08:00

I saw a similar idea on Kiss and makeup before and thought how good it was! This is simply a countdown to Christmas with this seasons hottest beauty finds! We're on the 4th now and from here we will begin, think of how fast Christmas will be here with all of these beauty products whizzing past day by day!

4th December...
Todays fantastic item is Too Faced's Fantastic Plastic collection! It is..

Plastic fantastic surgery alternative by Too Faced
Lash injection mascara; for a dramatic false lash look
Wrinkle Injection; a silicone-based primer to fill in wrinkles. Lip injection; increases circulation for a super gloss pout.

All packaged in a super cute pink Too Faced box. This present would make a lovely stocking filler for a lady in the family, maybe even a teenage neice. I do love the lip plumper and have heard rave reviews of the mascara so this would be a fantasticc set for me. hehe
Come back tommorrow to see what the next beauty item is.

Uggs: In or out

2007-11-14T09:32:00.000-08:00

Ugg boots have been a fashion item for years now. But as they return, will you be slipping a pair on over the weekend?

Here are my pick of classic and the more unusual Uggs...

Ugg Australia's Rina is an updated version of the classic, flat ugg, with this seasons hottest metallic colours and a wrap around cotton ribbon. These come in on the pricier end at £200. Available in black, brown or metallic gold.

Another Ugg Australia find was these crotchet style ugg boots. I've had my eye on these ever since I first saw them in Selfridges and they are again on the more pricier end of budgets totalling £100. Available in black, indigo or mink.

If you are a fan of the shorter, classic uggs, NEXT has a mid priced pair for £30. You can wear them with the tops up or folded over to show some of the soft fur that lines the inside. Available in black or chestnut.

I know there are some of you who long to wear uggs for aomfort but just can't bring yourselves to do it and ruin your smart image! So what better place to wear uggs than inside the comfort of your own home! Here's a few I found...

These snuggle boots are from NEXT and available in cream or lilac. They are £15 and guaranteed to be supersoft!

These were made with the ultimate girly girl in mind. Pop out to put grab the milk on the doorstep and watch all those stares at your toasty warm pink girly suggs! £12 and only available in pink from NEXT.

Clinique superbalm-mango tint

2007-11-14T08:31:00.000-08:00

I finally went for it. After months of debating weather to get this so called super-product, I gave in and bought some...
Price: I got two 5ml ones for £3.70 on ebay which I think is fantastic value because from Clinique counters, it's £10 for a 10ml tube.

Packaging:The packaging is just a clear tube with a slanted applicator. I find these hygenic and compact without hacing to add a lip brush ect. into your bag. The clear tube with classic Clinique C on it looks simple and classy and also helps you see the colour from the outside. I found the tube hard to squeeze product out which I don't normally find with lipglosses.

Texture:The texture of this gloss/balm feels a lot more like a gloss than a balm when applied to your lips. It feels cushiony and soft when you rub your lips together. The lipgloss doesn't dry out fast on your lips and feels "there" and really glossy for about 2 hours. It ddoes fade after about 4 hours of wear but doesn't leave dead bits of skin on your lips, they just feel very soft.

Colour: The colour in the tube is an orange colour that you wouldn't choose normally and would be scared to put on your lips!But it just goes on looking clear/peachy and enhancing the natural colour of your lips.
I will re-purchase because it's not as sticky as Lancome JT's but has just as much staying power and feels 10x better on your lips. Overall. 10/10 (yes I know I've given everything I've reviewed high scores, I've just got lucky in choosing good makeup/haircare/bath stuff) My new Holy Grail lipgloss which is moisturizing, cheap and clossy oh and non sticky!!

I'm Back

2007-09-30T02:06:00.000-07:00

After a months long time of being away from blogging, I'm back and boy do I have a lot to post!!

Estee Lauder gift time at Selfridges & co

2007-08-29T02:36:00.000-07:00

Yes it's that time of the year, back to school, back to work and skin back to its normal washed out colour. All the beauty counters luring us in with "that just back from holiday skin" or "new autumn colours" buy two and get free products offer. Well me being on Selfridges mailing list, I get all the offers before they are out (and this is out already because my mail bx has been left closed for a while) and this is one to watch out for.

Buy two products, one of them being a skincare one and get this bag full of all its goodies free. I have to admit, I'm a sucker for these types of offers. But having just bought some Clinique moisturizer, this will be an offer I'm (sadly) left out of...

Get your Free Gift with two or more Estèe Lauder purchases, one to be skincare, exclusively at Selfridges. Available from 16 August to 1 September.

Make this your season to shine with today’s most wanted colours, skincare you love and more. Transform your skin with the absolute luxury of Re-Nutriv.

Ultimate Lifting Creme (7-day supply) and Re-Nutriv Hydrating Cleanser. Then, design one look after another with a full-size Pure Color Crystal Gloss, a compact of 4 Pure Color EyeShadows and a limited edition MagnaScopic Mascara and Lash Primer Plus Duo. An elegant tote and matching cosmetic bag complete this fabulous gift.

One gift per customer, while stocks last.

Bliss Ray of hope. The magical slimming suncream!

2007-08-28T04:29:00.000-07:00

Bliss have their first ever online sale today! a 48 hour sale... So me who loves a bargain, browses through the website to find this. A suncream that makes you look slimmer? Yes a slimming suncream and It's up for grabs at £15 instead of the usual £25.

Bliss themselves describe it as "Want the ‘outside’ skinny? This new water-resistant broad spectrum sunscreen actually helps you fight fat while lying on the beach! With exclusive sun-activated spheres that release fat-attacking caffeine molecules when you need them most— while bearing the better part of your birthday suit in the sun—in a non-greasy spray formula of hydrating antioxidants and aloe. " So slap on your factor 20, look slim and prevent those sun induced wrinkles. In a handy spray bottle, this will also help provide a more even coverage. Take a closer look here.

Comments...

2007-08-25T11:56:00.000-07:00

I'm getting lonley here! I can see who has been on my blog, yes from India, Australia, Milton Keynes, Texas. And I wish you would all leave me a comment :( I love writing but what else I love is a nice reply so I can see my writing is appreciated :D Leave me comments on how to improve my blog, just to say hi or if you like my writing. I am writing and you may not even like it!! So pop on to the comments and leave me one.
Oh and the blog is testing out a new colour scheme for a few days, do drop in and tell me what you think..

Beth :D

Dorothy Perkins sale!

2007-08-25T06:07:00.001-07:00

As most of you know, DP is having a sale. I love sales and cant resist a gorgeous bargain. Here are my picks from the Dp sale...

This vest is a gorgeous shade of green. It's plain I know but it would look lovely with a white skirt and green wedges. And at £3 from £5, it can't be missed. Saving £2.

These linen trousers make a fresh alternative to black trousers for the office. They are smart enough for a formal event and would look great with a tee and some wedges for a casual outfit. £15 down from £25 saving £10.

Pumps are supposed to be "out" this winter but over at SFF we have decided that we're not letting go of our flats this easily. They are comfortable, stylish and great for dressing up/down. These have a very Pucci-esque print and would look cute with a pair of skinny jeans and a tunic top. Half price at £10 making a saving of £10.

Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. A girl can't have enough sunglasses and jewellery can she? I have a pair of sunglasses for everyday of the week and a couple spare. Another pair won't hurt and loving teal, these are the perfect pair for me. £5 from £10 saving £5. Necklaces are a great way to accessorize and totally change an outfit. These won't fail to impress! Red leaf necklace £2.50 from £10 saving £7.50. Orange bead necklace £2 from £8 saving £6.
If you are a lover of clutches, I'm sure you'll love this cute bag. Not a fan of clutches myself but the colour! Wow, amazing rich ruby red that is described as pink on the website. Perfect for a night out, this would fit in all the essentials. Half price ate £6 saving £6.
And for all you tall ladies, here is a gorgeous print tunic top. Fi, it's blue! A summer essential which can be used as a beach cover up or dressed casual or glam. Perfect multi tasker to save space in your suitcase. £12 down from £25 saving £13.

Not forgetting all those petite girls out there! These white cropped pants are a summer must have and cost £20 down from £25 saving £5. Pair with almost anything you can think of and go!

Mums to be can still look fashionable (as Carol from SFF proves to us). This printed smock is cute and casual, wear with jeans and pumps to show which cat's got the cream! £15 half price saving £15.

Purple, the colour of the season.

2007-08-24T08:06:00.000-07:00

Purple. cute, girlie, sweet colour? No! it's the colour of the season an a must have for everyone. We can't stop talking about it over at SFF and here are my top 10 purple picks. Enjoy, Bon appetit...

A little black dress is an essential but the LPD is taking over. Stunning and goddess like, this is a fabulous dress. I love the gathering detail and I could imaging Angelina Jolie wearing it walking the red carpet. Yours for only £89 from Oli, it's hardly red carpet price!!

This purple bracelet from Accessorize is uber cute but could be glammed for nighttime chic with a silky purple shirt and black trousers. Very individual, it looks handmade and unique. Total modern city girl. £9. (See picture)

Purple shoes are a subtle way of introducing this A/W key trend into your wardrobe without looking like a trend victim. Wear them with jeans, black trousers or a white flowing skirt to look like the ultimate on trend girl. These are a fine example and £75 from FCUK. (See picture) The last essential is a good quality coat. Over at Oli, they seem to be indulging in the purple trend because they have stacks of purple clothes. I'm loving this coat £89...

If the summer decides to show up this year, purple sunnies are and essential to stay key on trend. Often spotted on Nicole Richie and such like celebrities, these style sunglasses can cost a fortune, but this is a nice and cheap way of introducing this winters trend before your friends without harming your wallet. These shades are £3 down from £8 in the Dorothy Perkins sale.Who doesn't own a coloured v-neck jumper? I own 5 but none are purple. So I will be getting myself down to Dorothy Perkins to snap up this purple v-neck jumper at the bargain price of £12!!

The designers at Net-a-porter are all jumping on the purple bandwagon too, look at these Sergio Rossi killer heels. They could look great with jeans or amazing with a dress. The only problem is the price tag...£355, but look at the shiny patent leather and jewels.Jimmy Choo is known internationally so he can get great ideas from the trends in different countries, this however, is a great British trend inspired bag! Yes purple, soft, squishy leather with silver, modern hardware. Ahhh £875 at Net-a-porter.

If you want to shell out £750 on a cute purple dress, then this is for you! Made by Fendi and oh so cute, it's detail and craftsmanship make this dress oh so desirable...

Debenhams have chosen wisely, combining two trends in one, The Lop (long+top=lop) and Purple, not forgetting a bit of sparkle. Wear this over leggings, with jeans or with tights for and uber glam look. Get it for £45.

Hair's a review for you!

2007-08-24T07:54:00.000-07:00

Just a quick reveiw of Soap & Glorys "Hair supply"

Price:£6.00 for 200ml. The bottle was large so I presume if used weekly, it Will last about 3 months which is great value for money, but if used as a daily conditioner, it will last about as long as an average sized bottle of conditioner. Definitely good value for money as you don't need a lot to cover long hair.Price:8/10, a bit expensive for everyday use

Texture:It wasn't a too thick cream, just a nice gel feel to it. When on the hair, it gave off a nice cooling feeling to the head. It was nice to use because it wasn't sticky on my hands like some leave in conditioners are.Texture:10/10 No complaints here

Lives up to its claims...This claims that the "Gel formula hydrates and defrizzes but won't weigh hair down!" And yes it does live up to these claims, my hair was left very soft and shiny without any frizzies. It felt light and bouncy even after it had been left to dry naturally. I thought that my hair would be greasy after using this but it definitely isn't. It's just moisturized and soft. Now I can't stop messing with my hair.Truth:9.5/10, I can't give everything a 10 :P

Packaging:In a squeezy bottle which gives out just the right amount of product each time. But if the bottle was inadvertently stood on, you would loose all the product and the bottle would pop. It is strong plastic but not to withhold being stood on.Packaging:8/10 cute but poppable bottle

Comments:I totally love the smell of the Soap & Glory products and this smells like Clean on me shower gel. If you didn't like the smell of this, you will hate hair supply because it leaves a lovely strongish Soap & Glory smell on your hair afterwards.

Overall:9.5/10. This is another buy again product!

Sally Hansen-Diamond Strength Diamond Shine Top + BasE coat

2007-08-24T07:07:00.000-07:00

How many years has Sally Hansen been around for now? Is it a brand old enough to be called retro or vintage? I sure think it is. Today I walked into TJHughes and saw a box of Sally Hansen nail products, needing a top coat I picked up a Sally Hansen one (for name see title). Its claims seem to be everything I've dreamed of! 10 days of chip free polish.. You heard right 10 days!!! It costs about £8 in boots and I got it for £1.50 which is a great price to try a product at.

Well today I used it as a base coat then put on 2 coats of Nails inc. orange (thanks Madoka for showing us orange can look great!) coloured nail polish which goes by the name of Malibu. Then sealed it with 2 coats of the diamond strength stuff. I can see one result already, it intensifies the nail colour making it look more vibrant and fresh. Get it from here.

I'll report back when my manicure is taken off to see if this is a really worthy buy.

Have greecian gladiator sandals outstayed their welcome?

2007-08-22T09:20:00.000-07:00

How long have gladiatoresqe sandals been "in" for? Since last summer!! And they are still cropping up in shoe shops on the high street and independant stores nationwide!! Here are my top Grecian picks. Will you still be wearing Grecian style sandals come next summer?

These are £12 in the Faith sale down from £20 and available in gold or pewter (pictured). I would go for the pewter.

These detailed ones are £25 from Topshop. They are new in so if you like them, you'll have plenty of time to lay your hands on a pair or two...Pewter or brown, pewter or brown hmmm, I'll get both.
Have Faith in these £12 ones, down from £18 from Faith (get it?). Very simple, they would go with any outfit. Available in black or silver.

Very festival chick, these would suit the most tomboyish of girls. they ooze rockability and look comfortable. Your purse (or husbands wallet) will feel quite comfortable with these only costing £18!!

Faith have another pair in the sale costing £12 down from £22. The snakeskin effect pattern makes them just that little bit unique...A more tame option is these sandals J by Japer Conran at Debenhams. Dress them down with a sarong over your bikini or up with a glam maxi dress for night time glamour. A bit more pricey at £44 down from £55 but you know you're paying for quality....

You can even get gladiator style heels! I'm sure you would be entering your gladiator mode as soon as you put these Principals shoes £38.50 down from £55 on, all the other ladies would want them. You might have to fight to keep them on!!

Monday Must Haves!

2007-08-20T11:10:00.000-07:00

So it's that time of the week again and hasn't last week gone fast!! I've not posted in a while so I hope to get my posting back to regular posts now...

Anyway, here's my must haves of the week

1. A haircut. I need one now, not had one for 8 weeks. And my hair is getting out of conditon.

2. This Jackie Brazil ring, £22 from ASOS. It was £18 a few weeks ago so it must've gone up in price. It's doing good for the environment as well as my shopping addiction....

3. I'm loving Lush shower jellies. The concept of showering with jelly is so fun (I'm childish but I love jelly). I made my first purchase of one today in "whoosh" which is very re-energizing!! But I want a sweet one that will make me feel all fun. That's why I want "Sweetie pie".

So, what are you wanting this week? Post in the comments section...

What I'm loving this week!

2007-08-10T12:42:00.000-07:00

I'm going to introduce a new feature to my blog, what I'm wanting/loving, ahem "needing" this week. It's going to be called "Monday Must Haves" and It's going to be posted on a Monday (not a Friday, the idea just struck me today) hence the name. So get thinking what are your weeks must haves? Tell me what you are coveting in the comments section.

Number 1. Philosophy's ultra-rich 3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath. Key lime pie. Lime is my favourite scent and it will refresh you on those sleepy mornings when you don't want to get up for work. $16.00

This week I'm not feeling very needy! That's all I'm loving this week.
Remember to post your must haves in the comments section...

Scrub your nose in a quickie review!

2007-08-09T09:52:00.000-07:00

Ah cheesy title you may say, but excusing the pun, the title is telling a whole load of the t word (truth). I have done a review on Soap and Glory's "Scrub your nose in it" face mask/scrub which is now in BOOTS stores and Harvey Nicks (also on the website) but is reluctant to show its face on the BOOTS website.

Price:£7.00 was quite pricey for 125ml of product. It is a face mask with exfoliating grains which I'm sure many other companies make and sell for less than £7.00. So I was searching desperately for all the good points in this product to balance out the price.This is how desperate I was to use this a my future facial exfoliator.Price:8/10 (could have been worse, my mum has a Clarins £22 exfoliator that does the same as this, but there are cheaper scrubs out there)
Texture:It wasn't rough, the grains were small and it wasn't too thick. When used as a scrub it was very gentle on the skin. It wasn't runny so it's was extremely easy to apply and glided smoothly over the skin. It took a bit of rubbing to actually feel the scrub scrubbing your skin so when it was a face mask, it was smooth and non-itchy/scratchy.Texture:9.5/10 (nearly perfect,just takes a lot to be perfect for me.)
So does it live up to its claims...This claims to be "an oil absorbing,brightening,pore cleaning mask". It was definitely oil absorbing. My skin felt fresh and looked healthy after using the product. Very good! No lies there then S&G.Truth telling:10/10
Packaging: This was a nice, bathroom cabinet friendly bottle. Great size for taking away too! Love the colour theme through Soap & Glory's packaging, very retro.Packaging:10/10
Comments:This wouldn't be necessary to use every day. Every other day use would result in beautiful skin. I just love this product. Will definitely be a re-purchase. I love the fact that it's not been tested on animals.
Overall:9.6/10, Great product!

Cammy's scarf for £3 in the ASOS sale!

2007-08-08T08:29:00.000-07:00

We all know that scarves are an easy way to accessorize and keep in the warmth but put off by the thought that all scarves are knitted by granny using up all her left-over wool? Times have moved on since the days of the unfashionable scarves only to be used on a winters day. Now you can get scarves to wear in all weather, in all patterns or colours and in many,many fabrics. Silk scarves glam up a LBD, cotton for a casual tee-shirt and wool (yes the woolly ones are still out there, but just as fashionable as any other scarf) to throw on with your tights, boots and wrap dress for a chilly day in the office.

Cameron Diaz is a scarf lover, and can look fab in whatever outfit she chooses and this one is no exception! Looking casual in her jeans and tee, the scarf adds tons of rockability to this outfit without looking too punky.

ASOS now have a virtually identical one here in the sale! I'm sure Cammy's cost more but this would hardly make a dent in anyones pocket! At £3 reduced from £10, this is a bargain not to be missed. Available in blue/black, pink/black and white/black, this is so funky and fashionable for the price, you may as well get all three! And may I add, I have a similar scarf to this and it has had many compliments already when I wore it. (more than similar, it is exactly the same as the white one but don't know if it was from ASOS as it was a gift). And any ideas on how to wear my scarf?

2007-08-07T10:05:00.000-07:00

Fi from SFF gave me an idea today, this quiz was great to take and after trying different combinations of answers, I realised that there were loads of wacky results, but this was the real one for me! Try it and post your results here, see if your makeup style is like mine!

Your Makeup Look Is

Pale Lips with Big Eyes
A little classic, a little retro - you look fantastic in this high fashion look.

What's" Your Signature Makeup Look?

Summer showers

2007-07-24T12:21:00.000-07:00

Sorry, I've been busy in the last few days so I haven't had time to post but Emma (SFF) gave me an idea today. Yes we all hate it more than any other weather but It's even worse when it's pouring down in the middle of summer. Not only does it turn your freshly straightened hair into a fuzz ball, but it also conjures up the same old problem every time " What should I wear in the hot rain?"

The Image below consists of:
Cotton dress, £32 Topshop (100% cotton so fast drying)

Tights, Get them anywhere (Fast drying)

Leather bag, £20 Topshop

Wedges, £50 Topshop (Great for keeping those toosties dry because of the height)

Coat, £50 Topshop (Pop on if gets chilly)

The next outfit is another perfect summers rainy day outfit...

Long shorts, £25 Miss Selfridge

Camisole, £12 Debenhams

Mac, £55 Debenhams

Shoes, £20 Debenhams

Bag, £55 Topshop

Belt, £12 Topshop

The Body Shop Body Butters and Scrubs *2 for £20

2007-07-19T09:49:00.000-07:00

The Body shop is a natural, colourful shop with smells that nearly knock you flying as you enter through the door. It has been open for years with products that are a firm favourite with all the family.
At the moment, one of my favourite Body shop products is the ever famous Body Butter in the smell Shea. It's rich, thick and comforting to put on as a bedtime lotion. If you are not one to go for thick textured body products, this isn't the one for you but it's packed full of natural ingredients to help nourish and moisturize your skin, leaving it silky smooth for up to 24 hours.
Get yours now whilst it is on offer at 2 for £20 instead of £12 each. And with the body butter and the body scrub in the offer, your skin will be the smoothest it's ever been. But hurry up, the offer ends on 7th August. Buy it here.

Splash vs save

2007-07-19T07:45:00.000-07:00

When I flicked through the Avon brochure, my eyes lit up when I saw their Daring Curves mascara. My lashes lack curl and at the time it looked great, £8 for two products when the mascara was £7 on its own! But after looking back on the internet (eBay) I saw pictures of the brush, slightly spirally. Deja-vu struck, where had I seen it before? So I ran to my mascara section of my make-up box and yes! I knew it, I did have a mascara that looked similar. Lancome's Hypnose...

Price:Lancome came in at a shocking £18.50 compared to Avon's £7

Packaging: Both look pretty similar, (Lancome is on the left picture, Avon on the right) with the curved bottles as you can see.

Brush: Again, the brushes are very similar to one-another but Avon's brush is made out of bristles that aren't as soft as the Lancome one.

Application: These mascaras are quite tricky to apply for the first time because the bristles are all different lengths so it feels like they will touch your lid but once you have got used to it, you can master the art of mascara in seconds.

Performance: Now I definately prefer the Lacome one because it doesn't clump and lifts your lashes by about 50% more than the Avon one. I have the lancome one in black and the Avon one in brown so it is unfair to judge on colour but I give...

Lancome:9/10 Avon:5/10

Here are two pictures of me wearing the mascaras,

Lancome on the left and Avon on the right

More About me...

2007-07-18T11:50:00.000-07:00

As if you need to know more about me! I'm a blogger, a cosmetics junkie and a lover of all things pretty. But meh. It won't hurt finding out a bit more!

Favourite shop: Definitely Selfridges! Clothing, beauty, shoes and bags all in one. I love it. The beauty hall is so pretty with Clinique here, Dior there and MAC tempting you with an innovative new product. Whats not to love?
Favourite clothing brand: (If cost was no concern) Oh it would have to be chloe! They make pretty clothes that are not too fussy.
Favourite beauty brand: On budget I would choose Soap & Glory because the products smell gorgeous! Luxury would be Dior, I'm in love with the mascaras.
Five favourite beauty items: This one is a toughie but I think I would choose: my Lancome Juicy tube (#15 Groiseille), Diorshow waterproof mascara, Soap & Glory Clean on me shower gel, Charles Worthington serum (i'm not fussy on which one) and last but not least Bourjois So laque nail polish. Phew!
Biggest beauty tip: Drink water, look after your skin and don't sleep with make-up on
Comfort or Style? It would have to be style.
Beauty reigime: Morning: Cleanse & tone. Apply hand cream & lip balm. Night: Cleanse & tone. Apply foot cream.
Weekly: Exfoliate skin (twice weekly), apply hair mask, pedicure, manicure.

Crocs

2007-07-18T10:50:00.000-07:00

They're hated at Shiny fashion forums, they're despised in my school ,what do you think of the gawd damn awful *tries to say the word as quietly as possible* Crocs..
They come in all diferent styles and colours and appear in almost every shop you look in. Ohh no Crocs you don't have us all fooled, hyptnotized by the "wonderful" array of colours.
Personally I don't mind the flip flops (athens), they're ok as a sporty/casual flip flop. But the Caymen and other styles are just hideous! Think gems and badges to stick in the little holes of your Crocs is fashionable? Think again! The only people who should wear Crocs are hikers and other workers who need comfort but not style. Just the other day I heard a girl bragging to her friend that she had Crocs! What a thing to brag about. Yes Paris Hilton was spotted wearing them on a beach a few weeks ago but even she can't pull them off! On my most recent holiday I spotted a girl wearing bubblegum pink fake ones with a tartan skirt and I laughed out loud! Why oh why do people want to copy the Croc. Poor souls
They're expensive, they're hidoeus and they will make you look like Donald duck. Still like them?...

Hello!

2007-07-18T10:45:00.001-07:00

Hi, my name's beth, I'm nearly 13 and I live in England. I'm a regular poster on Shiny Fashion Forums and a reader of Shoewawa, CQ, Kiss and makup ect. This is my first time of making a blog so I'm pretty nervous about it.
Ok so in the blog I will be talking about fashion, make-up, shoes and handbags. I will try my best to post daily but forgive me if I don't meet to the name of the blog :D
So here goes, I'm going to send my first post...