December 2014 | Isobel Rose

When blogging and real life merge.

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Blogging is such an interesting phenomenon - fifty years ago people would never have imagined spewing their thoughts and opinions out into a public forum for all eyes to see (or read), and here we are with over 100 million (and counting!) blogs of all different styles and sizes dominating the internet. How far we have come in such little time is frankly mind-blowing, and yet it has become the...

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Blogs to watch in 2015

Monday, December 29, 2014

These are not only blogs that I've been loving to read in 2014, but also ones that I think will be very successful in the year(s) to come. They are all written by the most talented and lovely girls, and all have a unique style of their own which brings me back again and again. So, without further ado, here are the blogs that I think will be going far in the future (and ones you should 100%...

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Christmas Goodies

Saturday, December 27, 2014

I'm a nosey bugger - I love reading about what other people have received for Christmas and I always have. So, the other day on Twitter I asked whether anyone would like to see a post from me, and the response was 100% positive, so here we go! I was extremely lucky to get such lovely gifts this year (as always!) so here's a picture or two and a quick run down of the lovely presents that were...

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Festive Tips

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

A double whammy on Christmas Eve? Well aren't you lot lucky! I thought I'd pop in one last post before the big day rolls around to show you what I'll be donning on my finger nails come tomorrow morning. I have a serious love hate relationship with glitter nail polish - it looks absolutely stunning but is an absolute nightmare to remove, but as it's Christmas, there's really no excuse! I decided...

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A Very Merry Christmas

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

I love going home for Christmas. My Mum has the most amazing - if not slightly regal - way of transforming the house into the most festive place imaginable. With Christmas candles, overflowing, never-ending supply of chocolate and festive ornaments galore, it's hard to not get sucked into it all. Anyway, I was so impressed by this year's offerings that I thought I'd share...

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A Bumpy Situation

Monday, December 22, 2014

A few years ago I ran into a problem with my skin. I developed a rather bumpy forehead - the blemishes weren't red or really visible at all, but the uneven texture really got me down because my makeup never really settled and it just felt awful. I rubbed and I scrubbed at it, but for months I couldn't get these tiny bumps to disappear. That was until I tried my first chemical exfoliator - the...

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#Use or Lose: Blush

Saturday, December 20, 2014

The Suspects: Glossybox Blush in 'Glossy Rosewood' A standard everyday rose pink blush with a buttery satin texture. A great shade for any skin tone. Becca Beach Tint in 'Watermelon' Another very wearable pink, but this time in gel form. I actually won this through a Twitter contest! Seventeen Instant Glow Shimmer Brick in 'Pink Bronze' A great summer highlighter and blush in...

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Christmas with Yves Rocher

Thursday, December 18, 2014

A beautiful Christmas red lip deserves nothing less than to star centre stage in a classic festive makeup look. When Yves Rocher offered to send me over some of their festive-themed pieces to create a Christmas look with, I could hardly resist. The Yves Rocher Moisturising Cream Lipstick in 'Orangé Muscade'* is simply a dream to apply, it's brilliantly creamy and glides on without...

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Trying something new.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Writing has never been my forte. I've always been more of a visual girl - expressing my ideas and emotions through photos and paintings, but things have changed and my blog has become a form of therapy for me. I have countless posts stored up that will probably never see the light of day, but when I wrote them emotions were running high and I just had to get whatever it was off my chest - even...

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Bad Day Purchase

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

It's been a bad couple of weeks. Endless working, a sore throat, a tidal wave of rubbish results and three essays to look *forward* to writing over Christmas. Yeah - not so good. One day on the way home from class I was feeling so crap about everything that I decided that I was going to march into Boots and buy myself something to cheer me up. I know - how materialistic - but it honestly makes...

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What I've Been Loving #35

Sunday, December 14, 2014

YSL Rouge Volupte #31 (£25): It took me a little bit of time to really break this bad boy in, but as soon as I fully embraced the stunning shade (and its increddddible smell) I've barely been more than two feet away from it at any given time. It's incredibly creamy texture and gorgeous colour makes it a true winner and now it's officially become my go-to luxury lipstick (the packaging is amazing!) MaxFactor...

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Time to hear from you

Friday, December 12, 2014

As the end of the year rolls around once again, it's time to look to the new year ahead of us and continue to grow and evolve. Isobel Rose is my biggest passion, and you - the readers - are what keep me coming back for more, so I want to continue to improve myself and my content to keep you coming back! I love the interaction with you guys, and it will always put a smile on my face when I see...

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A guide to Vampy Lips

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

I have a bit of a thing for dark, vampy lips - it's hardly a secret. Over the years, my collection has grown quite a bit and now I have quite the smorgasbord of tones and finishes to choose from when the darker days arrive. So, without further ado, here's a guide to the darker lipsticks I own to help you pick out your next purchase! Rimmel Matte Kate Lipstick in '107' (£5.49): A berry-wine...

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A Winter Day in Bath

Monday, December 8, 2014

After a week or two of hellish university life and the last of my big assignments completed, I decided that the weekend was mine to enjoy. The weather was gorgeous on Saturday, so on my way to get my hair cut at my favourite place in Bath - Melanie Giles - I managed to snap some pictures. I absolutely love that place - the way it's decorated and set up is stunning and I'm...

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#PaleGirls: Inner-Eye Highlighters

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Being as pale as I am can be a bit tricky at times - orange foundations and cheek highlights that look like blushes on me are all part of my daily frustration. During my time spent dabbling in the wonderful world of makeup, I have found a select few inner-corner eyeshadows that actually perform as intended on my ghost-like skin (we're talking NW15/20 in MAC and pretty much the lightest shade in...

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Brows for Blondies

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Okay, bare with me because I'm going to get a bit old-timer-y - but when I was younger, trying to find a product for my poor, patchy little platinum eyebrows was quite the chore. Basically, the choices were barely there invisible brows, or ginger ones. Now, don't get me wrong - ginger brows are fine, but just not on a little blonde girl. I spent many a year sporting one of the above options,...

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