Friday 23 November 2012

RITUAL: EVENING SKINCARE ROUTINE 2012

Confession: I never used to be bothered about my skin as much as I am now. I used to simply wipe my face with a face-wipe and that was it. No moisturiser. No exfoliator. Nothing. I did throw on the occasional facemask but it was once in a blue moon. Then I hit 22, realised that great skin doesn't run in my family (as both of my parents look older than they actually are) and decided that I was really going to have to start looking after myself should I want to stop looking 30 and actually look my age.


I hit 22, realised that great skin doesn't run in my family... and decided that I was really going to have to start looking after myself should I want to stop looking 30 and actually look my age.

Sunday 11 November 2012

FOOD: STEAK AND SALAD

I always um-and ah over my meal plans. As much as I love autumn and winter for their carb-filled and stodge-fuelled allowances, when it comes to food I still am one of those girls that sometimes just fancies something a bit different - something lighter. During a conversation with Islay the other day she sent me a picture of what looked like the most delicious salad in the world. What is more - the ingredients were listed underneath and I was lustful for it.


As much as I love autumn and winter for their carb-filled and stodge-fuelled allowances, when it comes to food I am still one of those girls that just fancies something a bit different - something lighter.


Knowing Dave hates salad I decided that I needed to be clever if I was to incorporate it into a dinner. He said he wanted steak and I said I wanted salad - so why not put them both together and whilst he was tucking into chips with his sirloin I could have the salad with mine instead. Simple pimple. Problem solved.

Thursday 8 November 2012

VIDEO: MY PERFECT RED LIP

Red lips are classic. They say high-maintenance, high-glamour and sexy-as-hell. Everyone's red lip is individual. Some paler ladies prefer the blue toned deep red opposed to the more orangy-coral reds that flatter tans more. Some prefer a matte finish to a sheer - whilst others plump simply for a stain or slick of balm to give a hint of that 'just bitten' look. Cherry, Brick, Russian, Scarlet, Vermilion,  Post-Box, Ferrari - there are so many reds to choose from that I couldn't possibly list them all. They're all beautiful but this post is about my perfect red lip. And I love a red-lip - I really do!




Friday 2 November 2012

REVIEW: ESTEE LAUDER LASH PRIMER PLUS


VIDEO: OCTOBORE FAVOURITES

Here are my favourites for October. I know they're a couple of days but oh well! Better late than never!

I will list all of the links below so you can check everyone that I have mentioned. Also, all of the products mentioned have also been reviewed so I will list those below as well.





REVIEW: RIMMEL LASTING FINISH BY KATE LIPSTICK IN 107


Thursday 1 November 2012

FOOD: APPLE AND BLUEBERRY CRUMBLE

Crumbles are possibly the easiest dessert in the world to make. They're also one of the UK's favourite puddings too - especially as autumn fades into winter and everyone starts to crave the sweet and filling rather than the light and cool.


This is my Apple and Blueberry recipe. I don't use a strict recipe for it - I (as they call it in the catering trade) 'cowboy' the hell out of it. I have a rough idea about weights though so if you go with the guidelines I have sort-of created you won't be able to go far wrong.


This recipe makes three-four small portions. It's freezable though so if you don't want to eat it all in one go (try not doing) then you can simply save it for another day.



REVIEW: LILY LOLO MINERAL BLUESHES