Beauty Bay Sales!

For anyone who hasn't been online shopping recently... what on earth are you doing!? You missed all the Black Friday Sales!! (And now the boxing day sales, but anyway...)

Either way I managed to grab myself a few good bargains during the Black Friday sales. On one of my favourite beauty websites... Beauty Bay!!

Beauty Bargains And Bits!

Yeah, yeah, we all already know I've a problem with buying beauty and skincare products..

So yes, shock, horror, I bought more!

Although this time, I very smartly decided to only purchase products that turned out to be super duper affordable!

So if you're absolutely skint, but love beauty products, then you're gonna love this one!!

Current Reads: October!!

Yes, I am a fully self pledged book worm!

I've actually written a similiar blog post a few months ago, were I discussed and reviewed, some off the newest book releases that I've particularly enjoyed reading!

And as I read through books in such a short period off time... I thought I would do a part 2 in what will probably become a current reads series! (I read far too many books!)

So, let's just get on with it!

Testing: Botanical Labs!

I don't know how many more times I can repeat these words... I have unbelievably sensitive skin!!

There are so many skincare brands, both affordable and high end, that have caused my skin to have some really bad reactions and as the years have gone by, I've both experimented and been disappointed with various skincare ranges... 

After much searching, I'm finally settled with the small selection off skincare products that I use. As I know that changing them for a different brand, usually results in burn marks on my face, eczema flare ups and breakouts... I know, It sounds like a blast! Don't get too jealous! 

So, a certain shopping trip resulted in the random discovery off  a totally new, vegan and cruelty free skincare range in my local Superdrug store, going by the name of Botanical Lab...

From what I've gathered about the brand, their skincare range is mainly targeted towards breakout-prone skin. Selling things like cleansing masks, pore minimizers, face cleaners... etc! 

And After a good look at the ingredients, I actually decided to grab myself a few products that I would bravely test out!! You're welcome!

The first product I grabbed is called The Indian Clay, Non Foaming Cleanser!

Testing OSMO!

Yes, Yes I've done it again...

For anyone who follows me on social media platforms, you would probably be aware that I have a somewhat "mild" addiction to changing my hair colour...

You name it, I've pretty much done it!  Red, purple, blue, pink...etc!

Of course, it's important to take care of your hair, and considering a recent stint with hormones, and a hair blonding kit, which resulted in an absolute disaster for what was left of my already damaged hair, at the beginning of the year. I  made the decision to settle on returning to my natural brunette roots, just to help my hair recover from all the damage I've done.

Which meant, lots of conditioning hair masks, less heat and annoyingly unstyled hair... you know all the stuff you do when you're helping your hair grow healthily?

Surprisingly!  My hair began to recover quicker than expected, and has actually grown out to a decent enough length. So, naturally, after all my hard work, I settled on returning to my favourite hair colour ever, Red!!

W7 Cosmetics!

I remember years ago, back in the beginning of youtube and blogging, the brand W7 cosmetics was always mentioned for creating really great dupes for Urban Decay Naked palettes.

I even remember owning a rip off version of the Urban Decay mini palettes from W7, and at the time, I was surprisingly impressed with that mini palette..

... And then years went by, and brands like Barry M and Makeup Revolution caught my attention, making me forget all about this particular cosmetics line.

Until recently of course...

My Current Reads!

For anyone who doesn't know me very well... I am a huge bookworm!

And quite recently, I've been lucky enough to find that some of my favourite authors have released newer books. So of course, I had to pick them up!

Spring and Polish!

For anyone who doesn't follow my instagram... I am a huge fan of giving myself some nice sets of nails! 

Despite the fact that I love feeling glam and having myself some fancy ass nails, I'm also someone who lives on a budget, and honestly, I can't bring myself to spend a total fortune maintaining my nails.

Especially, when I've discovered these affordable, good quaility nail polishes, that I totally love!

Primark Makeup: My Thoughts!

A long time ago, I remember going on a typical, random Primark shopping Spree. Unbeknown to me that I would come across a few mysterious makeup stands. All of which contained Primark's, very own never before seen, makeup collection...

...Back then, It was a few, small, cheap eye shadow palettes, A mascara and some lip liners..

...Fast forward all these years later and Primark, have a constant stream of new products, or lines of makeup launching. Some original and unique ideas, others seemingly dupes for higher end products...

So, during a particularly impulsive, shopping trip. I  decided that it was worth while testing out some of Primarks, newer makeup collections.

And here's how I got on!

Jamberry the review!!

*Disclaimer: This post contains products that were GIFTED in exchange for a review.


I recently received some Nail wrap samples for free for this review. Of course all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Jamberry is a company that specialises in do it yourself nail wraps. The idea was created and set up in 2010 by 3 sisters called Keri, Christy and Lyndsey after they had the realisation of how expensive nail salon trips were (Which I totally agree with!)

The brand now sells over 300 unique and varied nail wrap designs. A full set of nail wraps retails for the lovely price of £15.00

First try: Stila Cosmetics!

So. Here we are, once again, discussing another makeup product...

Lots of people will be well aware by now, that one of my favourite places to shop for high end, discounted makeup, is TK Maxx. 

As I've mentioned in previous posts, It does require some serious digging, but more often than not, I've been fortunate enough to find some really great products. From what would normally be, expensive brands!

And as per usual, I wandered in, with no intention of buying anything, when it caught my eye...

The Stila Convertible Colour palette, for both lip and cheeks!

Lack of Sleep!?

Everyone knows that at some stage in your life, month, or usually in my case, week! You can have some serious trouble trying to sleep!

Sometimes it can be because of stress or anxieties, health, or even more frustrating, when there is no explanation!! 

It can become a seriously frustrating and draining process. Especially for people who have really busy lives, and without a doubt, need that decent nights sleep! 

As someone who has experience with some serious insomnia issues throughout the years, I've learned different ways to cope without sleep, but no one really wants to hear any of that, you'd all prefer to just hear about how to get a decent nights sleep! Correct? 

So, in this post, I'm going to try and share, just a few short words of advice, that might actually make a difference for some people, as it can sometimes really help me...

1. Set yourself up!!

I personally have found that trying to set yourself up for a decent nights sleep, is without a doubt, one of the most important steps!

So, obviously, it's important to try and create a space for yourself to sleep in, were you feel relaxed and safe. For myself, I'm all about that cosy life!

(Candles can be a really great way to create, dim relaxing lighting!)

Blankets, pillows, electric blanket, hot water bottles, low lighting. Whatever you can afford, and whatever makes you feel the happiest and calmest. Do it! 

The shadow stash!

Okay, so as I'm sure a lot of people are aware, especially if you follow my instagram. It would appear to some that I have a serious addiction when it comes to eye shadow palettes.


I remember the days when I wasn't really that fussed about eyeshadow, I used to be all about that eyeliner life, but slowly over the years, my eyeshadow palette collection has been ever growing.

However, it wasn't until a few days ago, when I had purchased, yet another palette! That It suddenly dawned on me! I've never shared  my eye shadow collection on my blog!

So, I would suggest getting yourself  a massive cup of tea and snuggling down, because this post, might just be a long one...


1.I Heart Makeup Golden Chocolate Bar palette- £8.99

For any of my fellow makeup lovers, I guarantee you have already heard of this makeup brand. Mostly because It's widely known for their own version/ makeup dupes of the brand Too Faced and their very own chocolate bar palettes. Except for the fact that these palettes are way more affordable..

Up until quite recently, these eye shadows palettes and this particular makeup brand, were a bit difficult to get a hold off. Although you could purchase them on websites such as TAM beauty and Superdrug, the palettes I wanted always seemed to be out of stock, and also no one really wants to pay a whole £3.99 for delivery!
So you can imagine my joy, when I recently popped into my local superdrug and discovered they had now added a full I heart makeup stand.

 The brand actually has a huge range of different coloured palettes, but after much deliberating, I settled on the Golden Bar palette.

Lush Haul!

So, years ago, when I first started blogging, I suffered with some serious, like, extremely painful eczema. My skin was super sensitive and would become irritated by near enough every single product I would use. This led me on a long and extremely boring journey, where I constantly had to try new products and hope for the best.

Then I found Lush...

I instantly fell in love with a handful of products that seemed to be super soothing and calming on my painful and irritated skin. However, after a long time of using these products, I ended up suffering with weird random allergic reactions, which as a result of,  I  had to stop using my precious Lush products. I soon found the cause of these severe reactions and was quick to stop the root of the problem. (yes, it was the contraceptive pill. Nobody talks about it, but hormones can cause serious skin irritations!)

And here I am! almost two years later, and after a very nerve racking trip into Lush, I have found myself falling back in love with all of the products that I once loved. Some are brand new to me, Some are old favourites, but the best part is that I haven't suffered with a single allergic reaction!

You can imagine How over the moon I am about this, because... LUSH! I mean how can you not love all them beautiful colours and smells! 

Time to Begin The Haul!!

1. 9 to 5 Face Cleanser- £5.25 for 95g

New Skincare Favs!

Okay, so I think I might actually have a serious problem... I keep buying products!

A few months ago, I made a decision that I would only stick with products that I know would agree with my sensitive skin. I would be a mature adult who managed her money well, and stopped filling my bathroom with constant new bottles of products. However, I managed that for only a few short months (I think..) and then guess what? I got Bored!!

Which leads me onto my new and current favourite skincare products!

1. Vichy Aqualia Thermal Awakening Eye Balm- £15.00