The new mask in town.

Monday, March 31, 2014
During my weekly trip to Sephora (I love living in Spain!) I spotted this face mask from Erborian - a Korean skincare brand that's currently being featured in the 'New In' section of the store. Everything about this screamed 'buy me' - its Asian origin (we all know they do the best skincare!), the fact that it's an overnight mask, and the letters BB. After the hype of BB and CC creams, I just had to know what a BB mask had to offer, so into my basket it popped. So what exactly is a sleeping BB mask? Well, let's take a look...


The idea behind this mask, according to the brand, is to 'cocoon' your skin whilst you sleep, helping it to repair, rehydrate and revitalise. It actually is recommended for use during periods of high stress, aiming to help the skin recover and keep signs of darkness or blemishes at bay. Basically, it's claiming to be an 'everything' mask - but can it really pull all of that off?  


Now I don't want to speak too soon as I've only tried this out a handful of times, but this really could be something special. I woke up the next morning with baby smooth skin, a lack of redness, and some hormonal spots that had started to pop up had been significantly reduced. How can this be? Is it really possible for a face mask to be both hydrating but also contain blemish fighting properties? Don't ask me - my bet is that some kind of voodoo magic is at work - but whatever it is, I like it. Now, because this seems to be the 'jack of all trades' of masks, I will note that although it was hydrating, it was no match for masks that only concentrate on injecting our skin with moisture. However, this plus a damn good night cream could be the answer to all of our prayers. Watch this space, I'll be keeping you updated about how I get on with this. 


Whilst doing a bit of research, I noticed that you can get your hands on a bunch of Erborian products from both Space NK and Selfridges - so if you're looking to try this lovely little mask out, pop into your nearest branch or visit their website. 



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Duty-free Goodies!

Saturday, March 29, 2014
Before we begin, please excuse me for my crinkled, creased bedsheets - I wanted to add a bit of colour to the background, and then I remembered that I'm a student and I can't be bothered to iron. Anyway... I got the chance to pop back to London the other weekend to get spoilt by my Mum for a few days - ah home cooking. As you can quite clearly see, on my way back to Madrid the Duty Free shop at Gatwick was just far too exciting to ignore... 


The first thing I got my mitts on was a new shade of my favourite Chanel Illusion D'ombre eyeshadows. This one's called 'Initiation' and it's a gorgeous gold-laced brown that I can already tell will be a favourite - I'm actually hoping that it's going to be one of those shadows that you can just throw on with a bit of mascara and be ready for the day (a la Satin Taupe). These eyeshadows are outstanding - I already own four shades; Mirifique, Illusoire, Epatant and Riviere - and they are all super smooth, pigmented and extremely long lasting. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't already. 


The next thing that caught my eye was the REN stand - I mean, who knew they sold REN in duty free? Anyway, it's been a while since I've tried a hot cloth cleanser and what better way to get back into the game is there than trying out this newly released version from REN? I have only used this a couple of times, but it's lovely and gentle yet extremely effective, and the cloth it comes with is great quality. Look out for this in a future post!


Last but not least, I got myself a box of yummy Jelly Baby jelly beans. I have always loved jelly beans, but I'm pretty fussy about which flavours I like so I never buy them. So, when I saw a pack that only contained tropical flavours, I just had to get myself one! The peach and pineapple crush ones are definitely the best! Well that's all I got in Duty Free - have any of you got a Duty Free shopping list?


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Lazy hair day

Thursday, March 27, 2014
If you have dry/curly hair, you'll know that although you don't have to wash your hair that often, you can have days when your hair is neither flat nor voluminous - just a bit meh. I typically wash my hair every 4-5 days (that's all my hair needs I promise!) and this hairstyle has become one of my favourite ways to jazz up my hair on days 3-4. Best thing about it? It's super simple and looks stunning. So, let's get started!


Step 1: Part your hair - this is totally up to you. I generally like to part mine to the side, but it's all personal preference.

Step 2: Take a section from the front of your hair, braid it and use a bobby pin to secure it to the back of your head. Make sure to pull it backwards whilst braiding so that it sits on your head when you pin it down.

Step 3: Repeat on the other side of your head! If you have parted your hair on the side, I like to use less hair on the part of my head where the parting is as there is less hair there to use and this makes it look more balanced.

Step 4: Keep your hair down, or if you want to go for a more casual look, secure it into a low, loose bun. If you need to, spritz a bit of hair spray to keep everything in place, and ta-dah! You're done. 


I find this just adds that bit of interest to my hair when it's feeling a bit lack-lustre, and in fact, I think it actually looks better when my hair is a bit dirtier. It's perfect for uni/school as it's really casual but also very pretty. What tricks do you have for when your hair is a bit worse for wear? Let me know in the comments! 


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Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Liquid Lipstick.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014
I mentioned this bad boy in my February favourites video, but I wanted to put off writing a review for a bit so I would be able to really test this brand spanking new lipstick/stain hybrid from Bourjois out. About a month ago I saw the range in Sephora, and I knew I wanted to try one. I'm definitely not one to turn down a bright lip - especially from one of my favourite drugstore brands, Bourjois. If you know me, then you'll know that I like to go bold or go home, so I decided to pick up the boldest of the bunch - 'Pink Pong'. I'd describe Pink Pong as a neon magenta, and boy is that right up my ally. I've now tried and tested this beaut' on a fair few occasions, so - what's the verdict?  

I like this. A lot. The closest thing I can think of to compare this to is the Collection Cream Puff/NYX Matte Lip Creams. It's a highly pigmented lip cream that goes on smooth, smells incredible, dries matte and lasts hours. What makes this different is that fact that although it dries matte, it doesn't make your lips feel as tight or as dry as other long-lasting matte lip products do. I'm not going to lie to you, it's not really moisturising either, but unlike others, it doesn't suck every last ounce of moisture from your lips leaving them feeling drier than a Spanish summer. 

So, this gets the thumbs up from me, In fact, I might pop into Sephora later to snag myself a few more shades. These will be released on the 16th April in the UK and will retail for £8.99, so keep your eyes peeled! 

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What I've Been Wearing #19

Sunday, March 23, 2014
Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara:

Ever since I received this for Christmas, it's been love. I know that I'm always raving about the Benefit 'They're Real' Mascara, but this is a very strong contender for my favourite mascara of all time. Gasp. The thing that may even give this the one up on it's Benefit counterpart is it's brush - it's grippy. By this I mean, the brush really grips at my lashes, making it easy to create volume and length in a record amount of time. It's also super black, and I've never had a problem with flaking, smudging or transferring. #winning.    


Hourglass Radiant Lighting Blush in Dim Infusion:

Let's face it, we all knew that these were going to be amazing from the moment they were announced. I decided to get the shade 'Dim Infusion' - a gorgeous coral that looks lovely on the cheeks. It's pigmented enough that it creates a nice wash of colour, but it isn't too pigmented, so it blends seamlessly into the skin. It's neither matte nor shimmery - simply radiant perfection - just like it's face powder counterpart. Just to prove how much I like this, I've already added another shade to my basket...


Sephora #45 Brush:

This has always been talked about, but it wasn't until I was in Sephora the other day that it really took my fancy. I believe it's intended for mineral foundation, but for some reason I've been using it with the Hourglass blush and I've been loving the results. It's dense enough to pack on the pigment, but fluffy enough to blend out the edged. Pure perfection.


Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy:

Fruity, floral and fresh? What more could you want from a fragrance during Springtime. I'm not one for describing scents, but all I know is that I like it, and it has certainly made its way into my everyday handbag. 


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Birthday Giveaway!

Friday, March 21, 2014

So here it is - Isobel Rose's 3rd birthday giveaway! I searched long and wide for this bad boy (I had to go to 2 Sephora stores ok? It was sold out at the first one!) I have been purposely keeping myself away for Sephora so I couldn't snap this up for myself, but boy is it a beauty. You have to admit, we all love a good neutral palette, and Sephora's latest offering is a strong contender. It has mattes, shimmers, highlights and defining colours - basically an all-round winner. So, want to be in with a chance of winning this beaut? All you have to do is enter below! 


But first, a few ground rules;

1. This contest will be open INTERNATIONALLY

2. It will run from today (21/03/2014) until 14th April 2014 

3. The only mandatory requirement is that you must be a Bloglovin' follower of this blog - after all, this is to thank my readers! 




So what are you waiting for? Good luck and thank you again for 3 great years! 
Isobel x

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Pastel Nails All Day

Thursday, March 20, 2014
The moment these caught my eye, I knew they were destined to be mine. White tinted with four different pastel hues, completely on trend and basically, nail polish heaven in my eyes. One of the main things that appealed to me about these polishes is just how muted they are (they are even less saturated in person). I have always tried and failed when it comes to wearing pastel yellows - seriously, they make me look like my liver is failing - but I have extremely high hopes for L'Oreals 'Lemon Meringue' as it's extremely pale. I'm also looking forward to trying the muted green because, let's face it, you can't go wrong with a mint green like 'Pistachio Drage' during springtime. Then we have a gorgeous muted peachy-pink called 'Peach Neglige'. and a classic springtime lilac called 'Nouvelle Vague' which looks right up my ally. After the rave reviews that not only these shades - but the whole line - have received, I cannot wait to give these bad boys a test ride and report back. If all goes well, maybe we'll see these pop up in a future 'What I've Been Wearing' post. Fingers crossed.



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3rd Blog Birthday!

Wednesday, March 19, 2014
(Credit: http://www.mymodernvintage.com)

It may be hard to believe, but exactly 3 years ago today I posted my first ever blog post - crazy, I know. I wrote a birthday post two years ago here if you want to read it, but it's insane how far I've come since then. Here's some fancy little statistics to show you just how far my little blog has come on in the last 24 months:

1st blog birthday:
104 posts, 7,270 page views and 26 followers.

3rd blog birthday (as of 12am, 19/03/2014):
447 posts, 117,742 page views and 324 followers

To thank you all, I'm going to be throwing a little 'birthday' giveaway, which I will post about later in the week. I wish I'd had time to get the giveaway ready for today, but I've been extremely busy and haven't got around to it - but do not fret, your giveaway will be live by the end of the week! Taking about how busy I am, I didn't even have time to take a photo for this post so I had to steal one from Google - I feel extremely ashamed!

I also wanted to thank a few special people who have helped me along the way; 
Maddie from Qworter Life Crisis, Coco from The Beauty Milk, Laura from Caking it On - all of whom have been super supportive and have helped me grow enormously! Also a huge thank you to all of my friends and family who have supported me and have put up with constant beauty chit chat!

Here's to another 3 years!
Isobel x 
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The Spring Makeup Edit

Sunday, March 16, 2014
The sun is finally out, the daffodils have bloomed and the first sniffles of hay fever have arrived, and all of these can only mean one thing - that Spring is finally on its way. Long gone are the moody maroons and the festive reds, it's time to kick your makeup menu into full Spring mode. Get ready to introduce the corals, peaches and pinks back into your life and swap the heavier winter makeup for minimal, lightweight bases and random pops of colour. So without further ado, here are my makeup picks for the upcoming season;

FACE: First things first, we need to get the base right. The new CC Cream from Bourjois is just divine - lightweight and colour correcting with a buildable level of coverage - and my base of choice for the last few weeks. I'd say the finish is semi-matte, but add a bit of illuminator to it and you can go as glowy as your heart desires. Next we have cheeks, and what screams 'Spring!' more than Benefits 'Coralista'? Peachy-coral goodness laced with a golden sheen, this one is truly a winner and looks stunning with a tan. Not a fan of coral? Why not try a cool-toned baby pink to lighten the mood? My personal favourite is a LE blush from MAC called 'Full of Joy', but there are a load of similar shades out there.

LIPS: There's nothing I like better than slapping on a vibrant shade of pink lipstick when the sun is shining. The first lip product is my gorgeous new YSL lipstick, which I can tell will be featured a lot in the next few months. It's a gorgeous creamy fuchsia pink that applies like a dream (see full review here). Then we have one of my favourite lip products ever, an OCC Lip Tar in the very Spring-appropriate shade Trollop. If you haven't tried out a Lip Tar, then you really have to - trust me, they're incredible. 

EYES: Like I said, I like to keep things nice and simple when springtime comes around. A recent favourite of mine is the Bourjois Colour Edition 24hr Cream Shadow in Petale de Glace, which is a gorgeous frosted rosey-taupe, and one of those products that you can just swipe all over the lid and go. It's just absolute perfection. Another recent favourite and a product that will be great when the temperature starts to rise is the Benefit Gimme Brow. I've already spoken about this here, but basically it's just an amazing, natural looking tinted brow gel that lasts all. damn. day.  

So these are some of the products featuring in my current 'spring themed' makeup rotation. Do you have any Spring-y makeup favourites? Let me know in the comment section below :) 

*Just before I go, I wanted to refer back to my previous post about learning languages. I've decided to occasionally add random 'foreign' favourites (note to self: must think of a better name) to the end of some of my posts. This week's favourite is the new song from Wisin ft. Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin called 'Adrenalina'. If you're learning Spanish or just like Latin music, check it out - it's pretty catchy! Link here.*

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Tips for learning a language.

Thursday, March 13, 2014
If you're a new follower (and hello to all of you!), you may not know that I am a language student. I'm currently a 3rd year Russian & Spanish student at the University of Bath (UK), so I like to think I know a little bit when it comes to learning a language. I have been learning languages since the tender age of 6, when I started to learn French at primary school. Nearly 15 years and thousands of classes in French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish and Russian later, I think I've picked up a few tips and tricks to help you along. 

Turn your hobbies into a way to learn:
One of my favourite pastimes is sitting down with a nice cup of hot chocolate, a biscuit or two and my favourite magazine. Although you might not be able to find your beloved Company magazine in another language, many of the bigger fashion magazines are international. I myself have acquired several copies of Cosmo in both Russian and Spanish - and you'll be amazed at the vocab you can get out of them! Hilarious yet useful verbs that I've learnt in Spanish include; Skypear (to skype), (Re)Twittear (to (re)tweet), Googlear (to google), and even Glossyboxear! You can also translate songs - I can't even tell you how many words Shakira has taught me!

If you're not into reading magazines, find something you do like to do! I assume that you all like reading blogs, so find some duo language blogs (or even completely in the language you're trying to learn) and get reading! There are millions of blogs out there, so you should be able to find one or two to read. A few examples include Flirting with Fashion by the gorgeous Rebekah - which is written in both English and German, Hola Flo by the lovely Flo - which is written in English and Spanish, and Garance Dore - which is written entirely in French. 

Love a good book? Buy a duo language version of one of your favourite books to see how it translates. This really helps to learn sentence structures, tenses, and just random vocabulary. I once had to translate a passage from Harry Potter and I had to reach for the dictionary so much because of all the obscure vocab! 

Make all of your devices into your desired language:
As soon as you're fairly confident with the basics of a language, switch all of your electronic devices over to it. I say 'fairly confident' by the way, as you don't want to be switching over to a completely new language and then not being able to switch back again! Currently my iPhone, iPod, iPad (Apple 4 lyf) and back-up Nokia phone are in Spanish. By doing this, you pick up vocabulary that you just won't find in a text book. Another way to pick up new verbs/words? Change your Facebook/Twitter/Instagram into a different language. You'll be surprised at what you'll pick up.

Always have a notebook to put vocabulary in:
Whenever I'm abroad, I like to take note of as many new bits of vocabulary that I can find and write it down. As I'm currently living abroad, I always have a handy little notebook on me, but if you're on holiday you can just jot it down wherever, then write it all out when you get home. I also always have an ongoing note of new vocab on my phone that I see when I'm out and about. You can also write down slang or useful phrases that you hear, each helping to improve your language skills and widen your vocabulary.

App it up:
There are thousands, and I mean thousands, of language learning apps out there. My picks? For interactive learning, try Duolingo or Memrise, and you can't go wrong with the Word Reference app when it comes to looking up words/finding synonyms. 

Ultimately, you have to have the passion, the desire to keep improving, otherwise no amount of tips is going to help you reach any level of fluency. Over the years, I have had major surges of passion, but also major lapses, but at the end of the day, you're the only one who can do the work, so get going! 


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Brows for days.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
There's nothing worse than returning from a long day (or night) out to find that your eyebrows have completely disappeared, or even worse, have disappeared in a few select spots. It's happened to us fair-haired gals far too often, but do not fret! I have to solution(s) to all of our problems. Enter two of my most beloved, long lasting brow beaters that will keep your brows in place all day - the Make Up Forever Aqua Brow, and Benefits newest offering, Gimme Brow. These two are both gel based - meaning that you won't come home at the end of the day with a frustrated expression plastered on your face, literally. Being a blonde, I've gone for the lightest shade of both products, but Benefit's Gimme Brow comes in a one other shade, and the MUFE Aqua Brow comes in several darker shades - making sure our brunette girls are catered for. I have personally tried and tested both of these suckers, and I can now tell you, without a shadow of a doubt - they work. I'm sure many of you will now join me in a little 'hurrah' - it's never been so satisfying to take your makeup of at night, and actually make a conscious effort to make sure those brows come off to! With Gimme Brow retailing at £17.50, and the MUFE Aqua Brow for £16.75, aren't cheap, but boy are they worth every penny.

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What I've Been Loving #18

Sunday, March 9, 2014
Spring has somewhat sprung here in gorgeous España, making way for a slight shift in my makeup regime. I've been really enjoying the Dr Jart + Water Fuse BB Cream as it's really lightweight, yet has a nice blurring effect on the skin that makes your skin looks flawless but natural. Unlike most other BB creams, this blends into my pale skin nicely, whereas usually I have problems with even sheer formulas giving me an orange tint.

Some may say that I'm jumping the gun, but I've got into gold eyeliner a tad early this year. It complements my blue eyes and gives me that 'summertime' feeling (10 points if you get the reference!) Gold liner on the lower lash line paired with dark brown liner on the upper lash line = a perfect pop of colour without going too wild. My personal favourite eyeliner is the Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Baked - a bronze-y gold with a touch of shimmer and the lasting power of a permanent marker. A big winner in my books, and a favourite that will stick around until Autumn is upon us once again.

Like I said, the weather has started to improve and warm up a bit, however Madrid is still incredibly dry so my skin is still as thirsty as it was during the depths of winter. To give my face that moisture boost it needs, I've been turning to the lovely Body Shop Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil - the perfect bedtime treat. It is great at keeping the flakiness at bay, and has been keeping my skin blemish free (hence the love of my BB cream this week!)

Finally, although the smell hasn't entirely won me over, I can't deny that the Balance Me Super Moisturising Hand Cream is hard to beat when it comes to keeping my hands baby soft. Don't get me wrong - it doesn't smell bad, but it just isn't one of my favourites - I prefer fruitier scents whereas this has more of a herbal/lavender scent. It is however probably one of the best hand creams that I have ever used, and that is not something I would say lightly. It's thick, rich, fast-absorbing and extremely moisturising - and hey, what more could you ask for in a hand cream?


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La Plaza de Toros (BULLRING) VLOG.

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Last weekend, my friend Charlotte and I decided to take full advantage of our time abroad, and went to do something tourist-y. Having already been here over a month (!!), we'd already seen most of the main attractions, but we still had one more to check off our list, the Plaza de Toros (The bull ring).


I know that bullfighting is a very controversial topic, and I myself wouldn't ever want to go and witness a real fight, but the tradition and history behind it is extremely interesting. If you are like me and don't want to watch an actual fight, but would like to see a bullring, I would definitely recommend taking a tour of la Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas (or any of the great bullrings in Spain) as they are truly fascinating to see for yourself.  


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H&M goodies

Friday, March 7, 2014
So the other day I popped into H&M, and I was on a mission - to de-funk my wardrobe. Lately I've been feeling like all I've been wearing is black and grey, and it's getting a little boring and very uninspiring. Black jeans and treggings have been a staple in my wardrobe for the past few years, and although I love them, I just felt like I had to inject some colour into my life. Now I know, I hardly went wild, but even the little changes make all the difference. At first I was looking for some brown boots, as all I have are black chelsea boots (black boots + black jeans + black coat = a hell of a lot of black). However, I had no luck in that department, so I got some lighter jeans (€29.95). I also spotted this sand-coloured jumper (€19.95), which I swear is the same one as Estée (EssieButton) bought when she was in Rome, and it's gorgeous, not to mention super comfy. Last but not least, I couldn't resist this lovely chunky gold chain necklace (€6.95), which actually feels quite expensive. It's not all cheap and plastic, but it actually has a good amount of weight to it and it feels really sturdy. I thought this would help perk up some of my existing monochromatic outfits. So that's it, have you spotted any great pieces in H&M lately? Let me know!


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Bobbi Brown Corrector

Wednesday, March 5, 2014
  
Despite this being a particularly hyped product, I definitely took my time buying it. Why, you may ask? £20 for a tiny pot of concealer, are you kidding me? Being a student (or even just a normal human being) definitely made me question if this product could ever be worth the money I would have to spend on it. What's more, what if I fell in love? Would I then have to shell out that kind of money every few months for the rest of my life? Now that's a scary thought. Anyway, being the good little beauty blogger that I am, I eventually had to bite the bullet and part with my cash in order to deliver my 2 cents to my lovely readers - don't worry, I forgive you. So, I've given it a proper going over and I finally feel ready to provide you with the answer to the ultimate question - was it worth it?

For me, personally - no. Don't get me wrong, it's a fantastic product, but I am lucky enough not to have to many problems with my under eye area, so I don't feel like I need this. If you have really dark under eye circles, or problem with darker pigmentation, then I would 100% recommend this product, but if you don't, then I think it's just another unnecessary step. For me, my NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer does the job perfectly, so this has become somewhat moot. So I guess it all depends on you and your skincare needs. Overall, it's a lovely concealer with a lovely, smooth texture and great payoff, so if it suits your needs, then go for it. However, if you can get by with just the one concealer, I'd spend my money elsewhere. 

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Recent Buys

Monday, March 3, 2014
Madrid is a place of many temptations. Tapas, Zara and a pharmacy on every street - but none as inviting as Sephora. Yesterday marked my first month in this gorgeous city and I must have been into Sephora at least 50 times. Unfortunately, Sephora in Europe doesn't carry all of the amazing brands that the American branches do, but they are still an absolute pleasure to browse. A few of these items have been on my to-buy list for ages, and others were more of an on-the-spot buy. So, without further ado, let's take a quick look-see at what I've been spending my Euros on...


Clarins Gentle Exfoliating Brightening Toner:
This bad boy has been on my list for months - I've spent many a hour um-ing and ah-ing over whether this would be a product that would work for me, and after trying out a generous sample of this, I decided to take the plunge. My skin has been behaving very nicely *touch wood* recently, and I think that this has definitely contributed to that. I've already planned a proper post for this, so I won't say anything else now, but let's just say this - it's a good'un. 


Avene Eau Thermale:

I've had this before but finished it before coming to Spain, but I always like having a facial spray as it has so many uses. I got this mini size in a local pharmacy on offer for €2, I just couldn't resist. 


Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick:

I am very, very excited about this. I am loving the fact that all of the drugstore brands are coming out with lipstick/lipgloss/lip-stain hybrids, and this is not one to be missed. Bourjois's offering provides a velvet/matte finish which I am very excited about trying out. Naturally, I went for a crazy bright colour - this one is called 'Pink Pong' - and it's stunning. Watch this space for an upcoming review. 


Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream:

I have spent about 2 weeks searching high and low to find this! As you may have guessed, I am a fair bit paler than the average Spaniard, yet for some reason the lightest shade - 31- has been sold out in every Sephora. I finally spotted it yesterday - a lone tube of shade 31 about to be sold out again - when I grabbed it and ran for the cashier. I've only tried this once, but I really like the finish it gives. 


Benefit Gimme Brow Eyebrow Gel:

This was my main impulse buy. Long story short, I forgot to bring eyebrow dye with me to Spain, I ended up going to Benefit to get my brows tinted, the girl used this on me afterwards, and it ended up in my shopping basket. Again, I'll be posting a review once I've had a bit of time to play around with it, so keep an eye out for that!

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Bling it on.

Saturday, March 1, 2014


Zara - €22.95


I've always been a big lover of necklaces, but I've always tended to stick to more dainty, delicate pieces. However, all that I've seen lately are big, chunkier pieces, and although it's taken me a little while, I've finally jumped on the bandwagon. One of the best places to pick a statement piece of jewellery up is in Zara, as they've really been upping their game recently. Whilst browsing the other day, I spotted this beauty - an oriental inspired piece pairing silver and light blue together to create the perfect bling-y yet understated look. I'm excited to pair this with an all black ensemble, so that it get's the chance to take centre stage. Tell me what you think - are you a big-and-bold jewellery lover, or do you prefer a more subtle number?

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