September 2014 | Isobel Rose

LORD & BERRY: BLACK WARDROBE

Monday, September 29, 2014

The other week Lord & Berry very kindly sent me over some items from their lovely new 'Black Wardrobe' collection to try out. Ever since the tender age of thirteen I have been a huge fan of the classic smokey eye (although I probably did an awful job of it back then!) so when these bits arrived in the mail, I was a very happy bunny! When I had a bit of free time, I decided...

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White vs. white.

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Long gone are the tipex-esque nails; the beauty industry have stepped up their game and have delivered some super chic shades to keep your mitts looking stylish all year 'round. I popped out to pick up Essie's Blanc after seeing Kate from gh0stparties donning it on her instagram page, and came back to find that I already had its Models Own counterpart 'White Light' in my collection, and that...

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A/W Prep: Hands 'n Feet

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Protecting your paws: Our hands are probably the most vulnerable part of our body when it comes to being exposed to the elements. Not only are they subjected to constant temperature change and harsh weather, but daily tasks like washing up and general housework can also dry them out. It's a no brainer that the only way to keep your hands in tip top shape is to keep them moisturised, but finding...

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Nic's Picks - Real Techniques Brushes

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Real Techniques 'Nic's Picks' - £25.50 from Escentual Ever since I saw the news of this newest set release from Real Techniques, I knew that it would be mine. I'm a huge fan of every RT brush I own, and a personal favourite is my much loved Duo-Fiber Face Brush that gets used everyday - which was a huge factor in wanting to get my hands on this set. Not only that, but this set includes three 'set...

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What I've Been Loving #31

Sunday, September 21, 2014

MAC Face and Body Foundation in N1 (£21.50): I first bought a bottle of this back in 2011, and although I adored it, once it was finished I forgot to get myself a new bottle. The other week I was craving dewy, natural looking skin in a big way, and I remembered my long-lost love. The next day I was off to Bluewater so I decided to pop into House of Frasier to get my fix, and I haven't used another...

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A NARS Splurge

Friday, September 19, 2014

So, I'm back in Bath - and that means one thing - Space NK! I don't have a local store back at my parents house in Kent without heading into central London, so having one on my doorstep again is ideal (and probably a tad expensive). I popped in to have a quick browse, as one does, and remembered that I really, really needed to get my hands on another tube of the brilliant NARS Creamy Concealer (£22)...

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Keeping on track.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

To tell you the truth, I've never been a fitness buff or even remotely interested in sports - surprised? I've struggled with my weight throughout my twenty-one years on this earth, and due to never being a particularly 'athletic' person, I find it hard to stick at anything. When I was talking with a friend back in April, she brought up this app - 5k Runner - which is designed to get you from never...

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A/W PREP: Makeup

Monday, September 15, 2014

Return of the seasonal favourites - Eg. burgundy, vampy, bronze shades You don't need to abandon your summer glow yet - just tone it down, Lighter bronzer and a lighter hand will help to transition your summer tan to a winter glow. Invest/reintroduce waterproof favourites to avoid becoming a mess during autumn showers. You don't have to say goodbye to all of your brighter summer...

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Why it's amazing to have blogger friends...

Saturday, September 13, 2014

1. They most likely have a similar passion (read:obsession). 2. They actually know who you're talking about when you bring up other bloggers/YTbers. 3. The blogging world can be so alien from the rest of your life, so it's nice to have someone to discuss the latest news with who actually cares. 4. You always have people to go to events/meet ups with. 5. You can get a personal, in...

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The New Diary

Thursday, September 11, 2014

God I enjoy this time of year - stationary is like my legal high and there's nothing like a brand spanking new diary to get you ready for a new academic year. I face the difficult decision of which diary to choose every year, and although this soft cover Moleskine number (£15.99) looks fairly unassuming, I think I've hit the jackpot this time. I'm usually more of a digital gal, but I have...

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A/W PREP: Skincare

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

My favourite time of year... but perhaps the most troublesome for my skin type. As you may know, I have extremely dry and dehydrated skin so hydration is key year round, but especially so when the temperatures start to drop. I've compiled a list of key steps to keep my skin glowing and hydrated as the temperatures plummet below 10 degrees and the Christmas songs start'a playing... Maximum...

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Autumn/Winter Prep: Introduction

Monday, September 8, 2014

Ah Autumn, perhaps my favourite time of year - leaves are falling, winds are cooling and it starts to become (slightly) more acceptable to sit in bed all day wearing your dressing gown and watching a GoT marathon with a hot chocolate in hand. I've always preferred the winter months - the fashion, the food and the promise of snow makes my heart flutter with pure joy. I reckon it's because I missed...

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What I've Been Loving #30

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in 'Diffused Light' (£38):An old favourite has come back around in the rotation, and thank god as for the money it costs, it should be well loved! The finish this provides is great - it doesn't have really any coverage, but it just sets everything in place and blurs any imperfections quite nicely. This is my 'good skin day' powder and it's one that I'm glad I have...

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Just write.

Friday, September 5, 2014

I have made is no secret in the past on this blog of the difficulty I have writing my thoughts and ideas down, and often that leads to days, nay weeks of procrastination when it comes to certain tasks. If you know me personally, then you would most likely agree that I am already quite the pro at procrastinating, I'm lazy and I put things off far too often - I admit that. Despite often being an...

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A place to think, a place to work.

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Finding a place where you feel comfortable and inspired is essential when trying to accomplish anything in life. Uni work, blogging, day-to-day tasks - they all need a place where you can concentrate and get the task done with minimal distractions. My workspace essentials: - A clean, uncluttered surface - Plenty of space to play around with products/ideas - Lots of natural light - Every type/colour...

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The ultimate duo.

Monday, September 1, 2014

The NARS Blush Duo in Orgasm/Angelika has always been a faithful friend - a constant and ever-loved companion that has donned my cheeks on many an occasion. I got my paws on this compact with the NARS Makeup Your Mind Cheek Set a few years ago and it has always served me well, offering up the warm-toned, shimmery Orgasm (lolz) and the (almost) matte, cool-toned Angelika which are both incredible,...

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