Brittany Love

Sigma Travel Kit Giveaway Winner.....

2011-08-22T21:42:00.001+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

Sorry I haven't blogged in a while - Things have just been upside down crazy manic lately for me! But I promise I shall get back into the swing of things ASAP!

Not only is my general blogging overdue, but so is the announcement of my Sigma Travel Kit Giveaway winner.

So, without further adieu, the Winner is...............................

Congratulations lilmissgiggles !!!!!

lilmissgiggles had the full amount of 'extra entries' against her name - So it just goes to show that if you do go to the trouble of extra entries, you really are in of a higher chance of winning!

I shall email you shortly requesting some details to pass onto Sigma, so they can get these brushes sent out to you ASAP!

Thank you to ALL those who participated! As always, I loved reading your entries - Especially the ones with a little cheeky comment! If you didn't win this time round, please don't be down about it - You know me, I love hosting giveaways...So, there's always next time! ;)

Much love,

Preview: Batiste Dry Shampoo 'Boho'

2011-07-19T17:04:00.002+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

SO I have another little Batiste Dry Shampoo to show you! Boho - The must-have product when touring this summer’s hottest festivals. Perfect for girls who like to rock a “live-permanently-in-a-tent-but–still-manage-to-look-fabulous-even-without water” vibe!

Like all Batiste Dry Shampoos, Boho is perfect for those times when you need to skip a shampoo. It banishes oily roots, and gives dull hair a new lease of life without the use of water. This means it is great for festivals or just when your in a bit of a rush and don’t have time for a full wash and blow dry.

Boho has a gorgeous sweet scent, much like other Batiste scents. However, I find that this one is probably my favourite fragrance out of the lot, so far! It's both perfectly summery and refreshing. Maybe this is why Boho has become such a hit in the festival season? - Batiste Boho Dry Shampoo has heavenly sweet fragrance – A sensual floriental bouquet with fruit top notes of lemon, orange and passionflower leading to an aromatic heart of spiced jasmine, lily and heliotrope. The luxurious base combines precious woods of sandalwood and patchouli with sweet vanilla and powdery musks.

You are able to pick up Batiste Dry Shampoo 'Boho' from you local:

Boots, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Savers, and Lloyds chemists for £2.99 (200ml)

Alternatively, you can also purchase Boho from Superdrug & ASOS!

Much love,

Giveaway: Sigma Travel Kit Naughty In Black

2011-07-16T09:00:00.012+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

Okay, so it's Giveaway time again! Woohoo!

In celebration of my 1500 followers (thank you ridiculous amounts) I have a cheeky little Sigma Travel Kit to giveaway to one of your gorgeous honey-bees!

You can view my blog post about the Sigma Travel Kit Naughty In Black HERE!

The Rules:

You must be a public follower of my blog! :)
This is an international Giveaway! So any one can participate!
If you are under 16 you must have parental permission, as I will need your postal address if you win!
Please leave a nice little comment below! Please don't forget your please/thank you's. It's just polite.
Please leave your blog address or email address in your comment, so I can contact you if you win!
Please only leave ONE comment, any more than one will NOT be counted!
This giveaway will close on the 15th August - That gives everyone plenty of time to participate!

Extra Entries:

Follow me on Bloglovin' (1 extra entry)
Like my Facebook Page (1 extra entry)
Follow me on Twitter @brittanylovexx AND Tweet about this Giveaway - "Enter @brittanylovexx Sigma Travel Kit Giveaway - http://www.brittanylovex.com/2011/07/giveaway-sigma-travel-kit-naughty-in.html" (2 extra entries)
Link my Giveaway in your sidebar (3 extra entries)
Write an actual blog post about my Giveaway (4 extra entries)

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE DONE ANY OF THESE IN YOUR COMMENT, SO I CAN ADD THE ENTRIES TO YOUR NAMES!

As stated before, this Giveaway is open internationally! The closing date of this will be the 15th of August 2011, that gives everyone plenty of time to join in! The winner will be announced shortly after that date on my blog, and will be contacted directly! So don't forget to give me a way to contact you! Unfortunately, if the winner does not respond within 72 hours of being notified, I will give this prize bundle to the runner up!

Much love,

Preview: Sigma Travel Kit Naughty In Black

2011-07-15T08:00:00.006+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

Now, as much as I would love to write up a full review of the Sigma Travel Kit, I haven't had enough time with these beauties to do so. Therefore, I figured if not a review - A preview instead!

These gorgeous brushes come in a little stylish metallic black clutch! I love how sleek and compact it is, and to make it better this bag has a magnetic fastener for your convenience. This is honestly the perfect size for any cheeky journey!

Our little travel bag also comes beautifully designed, with the brush holders on the left, the Sigma logo in the middle and a little zip compartment on the right to carry all your must-have make-up item!

As you can see, you are provided with seven travel brushes. The remaining Duo Fibre brush was a free gift from Sigma - You will also be given this free brush on purchase of the Travel Kit! The brushes themselves aren't THAT small, as you might be expecting. They measure approximately 16cm, which is a perfect size - Regardless of travelling or not! All brushes came in wonderful condition and none of the bristles have fallen out or gone astray!

Large Powder/F30 - Very dense with a rounded top. Ideal to apply powder products on face and body. This brush is made up of Natural bristles.

Large Angled Contour/F40 - The angled shape makes this brush ideal to apply blush or contour shades. This brush is made up of Natural bristles.

Foundation/F60 - Can be used to apply liquid or cream foundation. It is also recommended to apply moisturisers and conceal large areas. This brush is made up of Synthetic bristles.

Eye Shading/E55 - Soft and dense with a rounded finish. Can be used to apply pressed or loose eye shadows and pigments. Ideal to build intense colour on the eyelid. This Brush is made up of Natural bristles.

Concealer/F70 - The rounded, tampered, flat shape makes this brush ideal to conceal the under eye area. It is also recommended for a precise application in small areas. This brush is made up of Synthetic bristles.

Tapered Blending/E40 - Rounded and tapered top. Specially designed to apply and blend colour on the crease. This brush is made up of Natural bristles.

Pencil/E30 - Precise application of colour on the crease, outer corner, and upper and lower lash line. Also ideal to smudge out pencil liner. This brush is made up of Natural bristles.

*FREE GIFT* Duo Fibre/F50 - Specially designed to generate an airbrushed finish when used to apply liquid foundation. It can also be used to apply blush, highlight shades and loose pigments. This brush is made up of a blend of Synthetic and Natural bristles.

So, there we have it! Overall I can't wait to use these brushes more. They seem wonderful quality
The Travel Kit seems like a great (and sleek) way to achieve a flawless look on the go. These might even be an essential for quick touch-ups during the day!

You are able to purchase The Sigma Travel Kit Naughty in Black for $49.00/£30.40

If you would like a chance to win this set then feel free to enter my Sigma Giveaway!

Much love,

FOTD: Rush Hour

2011-07-11T09:00:00.007+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

I thought I would share with you a quick FOTD, as I'm lovin' my Benefit Rush Hour and DeVine Lip Shimmer in 'Merlot' lip colour combination!

Face:

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation 'Porcelain Ivory'
Bourjois Bronzing Powder '51'
Benefit High Beam

Eyes:

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara 'Black'
Collection 2000 Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner 'Black'

Lips:

Benefit Rush Hour
DeVine Lip Shimmer 'Merlot'

Strangely enough, not that many products used? Wheirddd!

Today's Food of Thought:

I'm week three into my 'quit smoking' programme!
Finally shifted a little bit of weight, but nothing much!
Got a new TV and a lovely sofa set for my living room! Happy Days!
After a seriously emotionally rubbish week, things are finally looking up!
Will be hosting a Sigma Giveaway soon!

I hope you all are having a gorgeous day!

Much love,

Review: Batiste Dry Shampoo 'A Hint of Colour'

2011-07-09T09:00:00.009+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

This is probably the most excited I have ever been over writing a review for all you lovelies! Now, as most of you know I'm a huge huge HUGE fan of Batiste! They were also kind enough to send me some of their newer dry shampoos - A Hint of Colour - Light & Blonde!

About The Product

BBatiste Dry Shampoo with a hint of colour is perfect for banishing those oily roots and boosting body giving lifeless hair the makeover it needs without any shampoo scrubbing! A Hint of Colour complements light and blonde, medium, brunette and auburn hair tones or dark and deep brown and helps blend in root re-growth of coloured or tinted hair. A Hint of Colour also provides your luscious locks with a gorgeous fresh scent for a little cleanliness touch up!

Does It Really Work?

Dark and unblendable root growth and unclean, greasy looking hair - No products used

Dark root growth appears much lighter and blends better. Hair looks cleaner and mattified - Using ONLY Batiste A Hint of Colour - Light & Blonde

The Result
I was very impressed as to how much lighter my roots appeared. As you can tell, I HATE going through the effort of dying my roots. I just hate it! Using this definitely saves me the agony and blistering caused by all the peroxide I set upon my scalp all the time!
My hair appears less greasy and the scent this dry shampoo leaves is gorgeous!
However, sadly this doesn't match my hair colour exactly, but my roots definitely look better than what they were. Please bare in mind that I have EXTREMELY light bleached hair.

Pros

Assists with root growth blending and concealing
Literally takes two minutes to use! You just spray, holding 30cm away from hair, massage into your roots and style!
Does not weigh down your hair
Does not leave your hair feeling crispy or sticky
Takes away the look of greasy hair effortlessly
Leaves your hair looking fresh and clean
Smells beautiful
Well packaged, for easy application
VERY cheap!

Cons

You really have to make sure you blend this product in well by massaging the product into your roots, otherwise it will look very pigmented and powdery
Most likely to add pigmentation to your scalp/parting, so be very careful not to overdo it
If you spray too much, it can REALLY get in your nose and throat. However, I guess that's obvious. The same happens with any aerosol. Saying that, because we are dealing with powder particles, it's not the best experience. I would recommend that those of you who are asthmatic (like me) to not over do it
Once again, because of the powder particles, it can leave your hands feeling very powdery and dry. I recommend washing your hands straight after use

The Conclusion

As you can tell, I HATE going through the effort of dying my roots. I just hate it! Using this definitely saved me the agony and blistering caused by all the peroxide I set upon my scalp all the time! I feel that it would be great to use for any grey hairs sneaking through too. I doubt I will use this everyday, but I definitely will give my hair a spray with this product on a night out or on a special occasion. Even though I intend on re-dying my roots, we all know they won't remain the same colour for long! Which is exactly why I'm in favour of A Hint of Colour!
Over all I feel that A Hint of Colour has definitely lived up to it's expectations and promises. It does just what Batiste said it would!

You are able to purchase Batiste's 'A Hint of Colour' dry shampoo from your local Boots, Sainsbury’s, Savers, Morrisons,and Independent Pharmacies for just £3.99 (200ml)

Click to view my review on Batiste Dry Shampoo 'XXL Volume'!

Much love,

Review: Batiste Dry Shampoo 'XXL Volume'

2011-07-08T09:00:00.013+01:00

About The Product
XXL Volume is one of Batiste's newer edition to their range, giving you a massive-hair makeover! This product is said to grant you effortlessly voluminous hair without the hassle of backcombing. XXL Volume is also used for mattifying oily hair and providing your locks with a gorgeous fresh scent for a little cleanliness touch up! It's unique instant body boosting formulation includes micro-fine particles that work to coat and lift each hair, helping increase thickness and fullness and adding texture without weighing down your hair.

Does It Really Work?


Lifeless, unclean, greasy looking hair - No products used

Bouncy, voluminous, matte, clean looking hair - Using ONLY Batiste XXL Volume

The Result
I was absolutely shocked as to how well this product worked and how it gave me everything I expected and everything it promised! - In the beauty world, this only ever happens on very rare occasions!
XXL Volume completely erased my greasy hair and made it look beautifully clean! The scent it leaves in your hair is gorgeous! It smells exactly like the perfect shampoo we ever wanted. But most importantly, it created an outstanding amount of volume and texture!

Pros

Gives your hair an AMAZING amount of volume!
Literally takes two minutes to use! You just spray, holding 30cm away from hair, massage into your roots and style
Does not weigh down your hair
Does not leave your hair feeling crispy or sticky
Takes away the look of greasy hair effortlessly
Leaves your hair looking fresh and clean
Smells beautiful
Well packaged, for easy application
VERY cheap!

Cons

If you spray too much, it can REALLY get in your nose and throat. However, I guess that's obvious. The same happens with any aerosol. Saying that, because we are dealing with powder particles, it's not the best experience. I would recommend that those of you who are asthmatic (like me) to not over do it.
Once again, because of the powder particles, it can leave your hands feeling very powdery and dry. I recommend washing your hands straight after use.

The Conclusion

I'm in love. This is an amazing product, that gives you effortlessly big and bouncy hair, without the annoyance and damage of backcombing. Umberto Giannini's Backcomb In A Bottle is laughable compared to Batiste's XXL Volume! This product it's without a doubt what Backcomb In A Bottle wanted to be, or what it should of been.

XXL Volume = My favourite Batiste dry shampoo product of all time!

You are able to purchase Batiste's 'XXL Volume' dry shampoo from your local Superdrug, Boots, Sainsbury’s and Independent Pharmacies for just £3.99 (200ml)

Click to view my review on Batiste Dry Shampoo 'A Hint of Colou r'!

Much love,

FOTD: Lazy Days!

2011-07-06T18:22:00.003+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

Just a quick FOTD for all you lovely things! I'm not entirely sure why I'm showing you guys, as it's definitely not my most glamorous looks ever. This is just a very simple lazy day look! Trust me when I mean lazy day - The most I have done is popped to the doctors and raided my local supermarket for strawberries...Then ate them all in one sitting and now have a stomach ache. Let this be a lesson learnt!

Face:

Laura Mercier Moisturizing Foundation (Porcelain Ivory)
Bourjois Bronzing Powder (51)
Benefit High Beam
Benefit Blusher 'Georgia'

Eyes:

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara 'Black'
Collection 2000 Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner 'Black'
Urban Decay 'Virgin' (Naked Palette)

Lips:

GOSH Velvet Touch Lipstick '134 Darling'
Collection 2000 Precision Colour Liner (12 Pink Heaven)

Today's Food of Thought:

I'm week two into my 'quit smoking' programme!
My weight loss isn't taking off yet. I've been at it for weeks and still no progress.
I officially am at war with NHS doctors. They seriously do not help most of the time, I'm almost considering paying to go private.
My Batiste Reviews will be up this week for you guys to have a little nosey at!
I've missed talking to everyone on Twitter! Feel free to Tweet me - I LOVE hearing from you guys! @brittaylovexx

I hope you all are having a gorgeous day!

Much love,

Ladies, We Have A Winner.......

2011-07-03T09:00:00.004+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

Now, I know most of you don't read this part - Everyone probably just jumps right to the bit where I mention the winners name. So really, I could say whatever I want here!...La La La What you gonna do with all that junk? All that junk inside your trunk? I'ma get, get, get, get, you drunk, get you love drunk off my hump!

ANYWAY! Thank you to everyone who entered! I had so much fun reading all your comments.

The winner of the MAC Giveaway is. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Congratulations Sam @sjmwell !!!

I'll be emailing you shortly to find out which MAC lipstick & eyeshadow you would like!

Thank you again to everyone who participated! If you didn't win, please don't be disappointed! You know there will be plenty more of my Giveaways coming up! I'm just sorry that there can only be one winner this time round! If I had the money, I'd dish out MAC goodies to all of you!

Much love,

Monthly Favourites: June (Image & Rambling Heavy!)

2011-07-01T08:00:00.008+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

I know I say this every month, but I simply cannot understand how another month has gone by and so quickly! This year is literally travelling past at light speed!

However, now that yet another month has passed, it means that we can all share yet another Monthly Favourites!

My Monthly Favourites of June

Kérastase Nutritive Nectar Thermique

Now, I know I have already raved about this, so I won't babble on too much. But this is my holy grail hair product that I swear by! I use it EVERY time I wash my hair. It is amazing for giving your hair such a healthy a revitalised look, adding shine and texture. This product is also the best de-tangler I have used AND it's a heat protectant! What more could you want?! Seriously, please try this product. I can't imagine my life without it ever again! Click to see my review.
You can purchase this product from feelunique.com for £15.25

Batiste Dry Shampoo: Big & Bouncy - XXL Volume + A Hint of Colour - Light and Blonde

I absolutely LOVE Batiste products! Their entire range of dry shampoos are seriously impressive! But my two favourites out of the bunch this month is the Big & Bouncy XXL Volume and A hint of Colour Light & Blonde! The XXL Volume, like any Batiste dry shampoo, leaves your hair looking and feeling wonderfully fresh, but also adds mega amounts of volume to your hair, without the crispiness or a horrible texture! The Light & Blonde, like the other gives lovely freshness whilst also providing a hint of colour to your hair. This line comes in a series of shades to match your hair colour. This is works perfectly to hide my disgraceful dark roots in seconds!

You can purchase these for around £3.99, however they are apparently quite difficult to get hold of (or so I hear) but I would still definitely recommend checking your local Superdrug & Boots for them!

DeVine Lip Shimmers

Again, I have recently mentioned these products so I won't babble on too much, but these products have AMAZED me! They are so incredibly nourishing (all day nourishing), the colours are gorgeous and I'm in love with the subtle shimmer these provide!

Please click to see my review!

You can purchase TWO Lip Shimmers these from www.devineshimmers.com for £3.12/$4.99

Benefit Rush Hour

This baby has been my favourite lip product for nearly 4 years now. Whenever I run out - I nearly cry, seriously. Rush Hour is a lip and cheek colour. I personally just use it on my lips, because it comes out so wonderfully that I would hate to share it with my cheeks too! The consistency is so creamy and moisturising! This product lasts on my lips for AGES and the shade is stunning. I would best describe it as a summer berry colour - It's literally to die for!

You can purchase this product from ASOS for £11.35

Benefit High Beam

I doubt that I need to go into too much detail about this product, as I'm sure everyone knows a lot about it! High Beam raved about quite regularly and go good reason! This is just a stunning highligter to use anywhere on your face. It's not too liquidy and not too creamy, it's very lightweight and applies wonderfully - It's just perfect for summer!

You can purchase this product from ASOS for £18.50

NARS Lip Gloss 'All Night Long'

I've been loving 'All Night Long' this month so much! I actually purchased this from lilmissgiggles blog sale! It was possibly my best blog sale buy ever! This is a gorgeous red/plum colour. Perfect for those cheeky nights out and perfect to go on top of Benefit's Rush Hour! The application and consistency is amazing!

You can purchase this product from narscosmetics.co.uk for £17.50

Barry M Nail Paint 'Fucshia'

I'm in love with this shade! Especially during the month of June...And probably for the rest of the year to be honest. I love bright pinks on my nails, always have and always will! This is my go-to fucshia colour fo' sure! It's gorgeous, bright, strangely long lasting and affordable. Score on all levels! Click to view my NOTD using this colour!

You can purchase this from Superdrug for £2.99

St. Moriz Self Tanning Mousse

This is just a great self tanner. Period! The application is amazing, the olive tan given is amazing, the longevity and staying power is amazing. I literally cannot complain! Some people say that the 'biscuit' smell is fairly profound with this product - I don't smell it to be honest. I do smell is a little bit after a few hours, but compared to any other drug store fake tan, this one has the least 'biscuit' smell of them all. I stand very firmly and proudly by St. Moriz - I think they're fantastic!

You can purchase this from Savers or fragrencedirect.co.uk for £2.99

Ghost 'Deep Night' Eau de Toilette

This and Hugo 'Deep Red' have been my signature scents for the past 7 years. I am yet to find another perfume that even compares to these two. I have been wearing Ghost 'Deep Night' all month and I still can't get enough. It's one of the most sexiest sensual smells I have ever come across!

Top notes: Indian rose and Belle de Nuit (nightlady)

Heart notes: Orange, white tree and apricot
Base notes: Vanilla, amber and musk

You can purchase a 50ml bottle from cheapsmells.com for £24.80

Well that's it girls! I know, such a long post! But I thought I'd give you all a little preview of my love for these products that I've adored so much last month!

Much love,

NOTD: Barry M Nail Paint '302 Fuchsia'

2011-06-30T09:00:00.004+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

I thought I'd just share a quick little NOTD with you all! I'm absolutely loving Barry M's Nail Paint in '302 Fuchsia' this month! I'm actually obsessed. I'm not one to go by seasonal trends for nails. I'm quite impulsive and I just like my nails to represent my feelings...Haha, gosh - I'm such a girl!

Seriously though, you can never go wrong with Barry M Nail Paints! Sometimes I find that they chip with certain colours! But only certain colours? Do you guys find the same? With certain colours I get seriously stressed out with the constant chippings, however with others I don't. It's totally odd - Maybe it's just me. But I find that this shade doesn't annoy me at all. I've had 'Fuchsia' on for two days and haven't had any problems at all! (Thankfully!)

Today's Food of Thought

♥ I've been a 'non smoker' for 5 days now! Yay! It's killing me though. I keep wanting a cigarette like SERIOUSLY!, but NO...I will no longer be nicotine's bitch!

♥ I've got many reviews coming up, one of which I just did on DeVine Lip Shimmers, and a few others coming soon including new Batiste Dry shampoos!

♥ My diet is killing me. I've been dieting healthy, consuming 1000-1200 calories a day. I've been watching my fats and carbohydrate intake closely AND I have been running/jogging for 45 minutes everyday for the past two weeks and have lost NOTHING! So yeah, I figured 'muscle weighs more than fat' so maybe I've lost fat but gained muscle...Nope, not at all. I measured myself and haven't even lost a cm anywhere. I seriously can't believe and I don't understand it.

♥ My MAC Giveaway ends tomorrow!!! So this is your last day to enter! Good luck to everyone, I can't wait to see who the winner is! :)

Hope all you beauties are well!

Much love,

Review: DeVine Lip Shimmers

2011-06-29T15:47:00.004+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

I hope you're all well! Sorry I haven't blogged in a week or so- I've been going through a totally crazy time! Times that have included more hospital trips than I can count!

However, after being sent a few of the DeVine Lip Shimmers, I've been SO eager to tell you all about them!

About the product
DeVine Lip Shimmers pretty much give everything away in the title. They are devine and they are lip shimmers. However, they are also incredibly moisturising lip balms that nourish and protect your lips whilst giving you a hint of colour and a subtle sparkle!

All the Lip Shimmers contain Wine grapes / Polyphenols, which are known to fight free radicals and help prevent cell damage. They also have Resveratrol in the ingredients, a powerful antioxidant derived from red wine and Grape Seed Oil, which was treasured by the Egyptians and praised by Greek philosophers making it a truly ancient beauty secret.

DeVine Lip Shimmers feature the finest quality 100% natural ingredients available

The Application
The application of these are very smooth and creamy. They glide wonderfully onto your lips and the creamy consistency keeps your lips feeling healthy and nourished. I find that these last for hours - And not just the colour! They honestly have kept my lips so moisturised all day long. I don't know how, considering that even mainstream lip balms cannot even give me that effect as well as these do. In addition, even though DeVine Lip Shimmers are indeed very shimmery, I cannot feel a single speck of glitter after applying. As mentioned before they are very smooth and far from sticky either. Thus far, I've never tried a single lip product that does the job better than these, and I've tried a fair few!

The Colour & Scent
I love the colours these Lip Shimmers bring to my lips. I'd say that most of the range provide a very natural tint - Which to me is perfect. I use these everyday for work and I mix and match the colours day by day. I find that as well as the application, the colour lasts a very long time. Usually I'm one of those girls who is constantly reapplying her lip products at work, because I'm a neurotic when I think my lip colour is fading! With the DeVine Lip Shimmers, the most I've applied these are twice a day.

1. Vanilla Spritzer - This is a very gorgeous sheer shade with a little bit of shimmer. Vanilla Spritzer is probably the most nourishing of them all, then again not by much as they are all extremely amazing in that department! This smells exactly like a buttery Vanilla, it's gorgeous!

2) Champagne - This is a very sheer champagne shade with a little bit of shimmer. It's very natural looking, adding a bit of tint to your lips. This smells exactly like strawberries - And if you're like me, then you'll be just as much of a sucker for that yummy scent!

3) Rosé - This is a rather stunning light pink shade with quite a lot of silver shimmer. It's absolutely stunning, in fact it's probably my favourite shade of the bunch! Rosé has a strong scent of sweet citrus, and makes me want to indulge in a ridiculous amount of fruit every time I go near it!

4) Bordeaux - This is a gorgeous light red/pink shade with sheer shimmer. It seems to compliment lip colours so well! It's very flattering, and is the one I tend to wear most at work! It also has a very candy cherry scent to it! This smell however makes me want to indulge in a ridiculous amount of cherry flavour sweets every time I go near it!

5) Merlot - This is a beautiful deep red/plum colour with a fair amount of shimmer. This shade seems to look amazing with pale skin tones. Saying that, even when I self tan I still tend to use this colour constantly! Merlot has a distinct berry smell, however I still seem to battle to choose which berry it smells most like - Either way, the colour and scent is to die for!

To Recommend, Or To Not Recommend
I RECOMMEND! I RECOMMEND!
I will be stocking up of these babies for the rest of my life! You should too. Especially if you suffer from dry lips, and want gorgeous, nourished, healthy, colourful and sparkly lips!
I find these to be a billion times better than the likes of Eyeko Fat Balms (which, lets me fair aren't exactly a balm, considering they dry out my lips like there's no tomorrow)
And I'd have to say that these have definitely replaced my favourite brand for lip nourishment, Burts Bees - And you all know how much I LOVE Burt's Bees. But the DeVine Lip Shimmers have totally stolen first place!

Cost & Purchasing
UK beauties - The only problem for us British girls is that DeVine Lip Shimmers are only available in the US as far as I know! However, you can still purchase from their website and shouldn't be charged an great sum for delivery. It's all standard rates for what I'm guessing is worldwide!
You can purchase DeVine Lip Shimmer products from www.devineshimmers.com for £3.12 for TWO Lip Shimmers

International beauties - If you are based in the US, you will have no problem purchasing these at all! If you are living outside of the US, you shouldn't be charged a great sum for delivery either. It's all standard rates for what I'm guessing is worldwide!
You can purchase DeVine Lip Shimmer products from www.devineshimmers.com for $4.99 for TWO Lip Shimmers

Much love,

50% off of my favourite Elf Bamboo Brushes!

2011-06-15T16:18:00.004+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

A lot of you were feeling a bit down when I posted that I practically purchased the whole Bamboo line from Elf when they had their 50% off, because some of you lovely little chicas either didn't know about it or didn't jump on the bandwagon.

Well Elf are having another 50% off! I would HIGHLY recommend going for a browse.

These brushes are by far my favourite yet and I have not been at all disappointed!
May I recommend the Blending Eye Brush and the Angled Blush Brush? ;)

Click HERE to view the 50% off selection at Elf! The code you will need is 'BAMBOOM10'
To find the section of these brushes, click on the 'mineral' tab at the top of the navigation bar on their website!

If you would like to have a look at my first impressions of the Bamboo brushes that I purchased, you can view this HERE!

Much love,

Getting To Know: The GORGEOUS Chyaz

2011-06-14T11:00:00.002+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

I recently came accross the beautiful Chyaz, and I figured that everyone just HAD to know all about her. She's an absolute diamond!

Age: 20

Location: North West
Blog
Youtube
Twitter
Facebook

How did you first get into blogging/Youtubing and when?

My YouTube story began accidentally; I posted one video on how to get the ‘Avril Lavigne make up look’, which had over 10,000 views over a couple of months. After that, I started getting more requests for different looks, and although my interest in beauty was minimal at that point, I started teaching myself to do the looks. Gradually my love for all things beauty grew! As for blogging, I have always loved writing, and my boyfriend and I were keen to set up chyaz.com. Blogging has given me back my passion for writing and I’m loving it!

What are your favourite types of posts to write?

I love doing reviews, especially of new products. It’s exciting, and that excitement is hard to describe. I’m always super honest in my reviews, which people have really picked up on and appreciate. I also love doing ‘quick tips’ posts – like my ‘Get Easy Leopard Print Nails’ post!

3. What was your first blog post about?

It was a ‘Spring Fashion Rant’ – I get quite opinionated on fashion, which I try to turn into humour so that people know to take me with a pinch of salt. I know my opinion is just that – an opinion – and not a fact. So I like to have fun, be a bit tongue-in-cheek and make people smile.

What are some of your favourite blogs?

I really only recently started reading blogs, just before I started blogging myself. I love Charlotte’s blog, Lipglossiping (Charlotte was a judge at the competition where I won the role as the face of Simple skincare, she’s lovely!). I also love the fantastic BritshBeautyBlogger, and Kandee Johnson’s blog is so fun to read. In the last 24 hours though, I have developed a brand new blog obsession – with BrittanyLovex! I love your writing style, and your genuine nature shines through.

What are some of your favourite Youtube channels?

I love this question, as I have a genuine love for so many of my fellow YouTubers. Lauren Luke, aka Panacea81, is the most lovely person and I adore chatting to her. Dana, aka danalajeunesse, is one of the most talented make up artists I have ever come across, and is an awesome person too. It’s easy to mention the ‘bigger’ gurus, but I genuinely love people like Harriet1984 (a good friend of mine, who I know purely through YouTube!), PinkWooll, EllieJayden and dustyohunter. I really could go on!

What are your top tips for blogging and creating posts or videos?

For posting videos – be yourself on camera, because it will be SO obvious if you’re not! If I’m having a crap day, my subscribers always pick up on it, and I think they appreciate that I’m not being fake-happy. 99% of the time, I am genuinely happy though, so that shows! For blogging, just keep on writing, especially if it is spontaneous because I believe those posts are the best.

Do you have a job? Or are you still studying? And how do you make time to blog?

I work for Simple as their ‘face’ representative online, and also do a journalism degree! I am busy all the time, but I love it that way. I make time for YouTube and my blog because they are genuinely fun to do, and I LOVE chatting to my viewers and readers. I always will!

I heard you have over 20,000 Youtube subscribers! What an amazing achievement! How you do you feel about it?

I was over the moon to say the least! I still can’t believe that so many people like to watch me, it’s a massive honour and I realise how lucky I am!

Who is your most inspirational icon?

I have different icons for different areas of my life – Louis Theroux for his journalism (I seriously want to be him!), Fearne Cotton for her career, people like Avril Lavigne, Pink and Kat Von D, who represent being a strong female to me, and an alternative musician called Emilie Autumn (who I was incredibly lucky to meet and spend time with) for many other reasons.

What is your favourite thing to do? (besides blogging)?

I like to do different things all the time – if I’m feeling a bit crazy, I love things like theme park trips, impromptu cocktail making (and drinking) sessions and jamming sessions (I’ve sung for years). I also love reading, and I’m a bit of a film buff. I love spending time with my boyfriend, we have a lot of crazy adventures together!

What are your favourite beauty products of the moment?

At this moment in time, I’m obsessed with MAC’s Short Shorts eyeshadow from the Surf Baby collection – it’s the perfect highlight shade! I also love Rouge Bunny Rouge’s Devotion Ink eyeliner in Tiger Eye Essence, it’s heavenly!

Do you have a favourite artist or band at the moment?

I have so many, it’s mental! I’m obsessed with The Pretty Reckless right now, and am mainly a huge rock fan, but I have been known to have a small(big) obsession with Plan B!

What is your favourite animal?

Moose! They have been my favourite animal my entire life, and my room has subtle tributes to the mighty moose dotted around, haha!

What is your favourite look for spring/summer?

I like to keep it natural – the Simple Sun-Kissed moisturiser is amazing as it gives you a bit of colour but isn’t heavy on your skin, and I use it every morning. I just pop on a bit of eyeliner and mascara daily, as if it’s hot, I hate feeling too done-up!

What are your favourite pair of shoes that you have in your house right now?

My Irregular Choice shoes – they’re shoe boot heels, and are like a candy cane, all pink, blue and white with a huge bow at the front. They’ll always be my favourites!

If you could only take one item of make-up with you on a desert island, what would you choose?

Mascara, without a doubt! If your eyes look widened, and lashes longer, your face can be transformed!

What is your favourite online/in store shop?

Online, I would say eBay, just because you really can get a bargain! In store, I love H&M for clothes.

What is your favourite brand/type of make-up brushes?

Although they get mixed reviews, every ELF brush I have tried has been AMAZING, especially for the price! The Blending Brush is as good as high-end ones I’ve tried!

What is your most treasured item that you own?

My star necklace that I wear every day – it was a gift from my boyfriend when we first got together and I’ve worn it every day for 3 years! This morning, I freaked out because I thought I’d lost the pendant but it was all ok!

20. Here you can post anything you like! FOTD’s, OOTD’s, video tutorials…Absolutely anything that takes your fancy! :)

This was a video I did called ‘What Is Ugly?’ – it’s quite thought-provoking for anyone involved in the beauty world: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4uR5CkF69k

This was a Halloween look I did, where I became a rag doll! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B8FVi-mIjM

This was one of my favourite celebrity looks to do, a Taylor Momsen look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBleKQw5lYw

Well, thank you SO much Chyaz for taking the time out of your schedule to let us know a bit more about you! It was truly fantastic to read all of your answers - You seem like the most genuine doll ever! It was an absolute pleasure having you!

Much love,

Glamour Magazine: Benefit Freebies

2011-06-09T16:29:00.005+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

Now, we have all expressed a large amount of swooning these past couple of days in the UK, when we got to see some sneaky peeks of Adele on the cover of Glamour Magazine. She looks absolutely stunning. SO stunning in fact that I planned on purchasing this cheeky little June issue regardless.
But then, amazingly, Glamour have to up it a notch by including samples of Benefit products!

You have a choice between three of some of Benefit's favourites:

High Beam

Posie Tint

Bene Tint

I chose high beam and benetint!

You're getting around £10 usage out of these 4ml sample products, but honestly they look so tiny! However, it's a great way of testing these out for a very affordable price. For each product, you are only paying £2. You honestly cannot go wrong, especially when benetint costs £24.50 for 12mls and high beam costs £18.50 for 12mls!

high beam is primarily used for highlighting and adding a bit of sheen to any area of your face. This luminescent complexion enhancer is supposed to add a bit of glow and help you to achieve a more radiant look.

benetint is a rose-tinted lip & cheek stain. This immensely gorgeous colour is said to be totally kiss-proof and will last for hours! Just what every girl needs!

Both apply a lot more subtly than shown in the bottle. high beam is incredibly sheer once blended in and benetint provides a stunning flushed pink/red colour as opposed to the scary brightness in the bottle!

And here is the finished look using both products! Man, I'm totally in love with benetint! It's ridiculously pretty!

I'm definitely looking forward to testing these bad boys out over the next coming weeks. I will also be purchasing the full size products of both!

What do you think of the little Glamour goodies?

Much love,

Nancy Valentino - Beauty & Fitness Guru (The MOST Inspirational Woman Ever!)

2011-06-07T12:09:00.004+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

Now, I would REALLY appreciate if you read this whole post. I don't mind if you read it in bits, then come back. But the woman I'll be speaking about really deserves it.

If you don't know of her already, her name is...

Nancy Valentino

She is a Beauty Blogger/Vlogger. She has her own Youtube channel where she shares hauls, tutorials, OOTD's, FOTD's, collections, reviews, figure-friendly recipes and fitness videos with us.

I'm completely in love with every single video she has ever done, and what makes it better is that she is completely hilarious! And she is so not afraid to speak her mind. I know, above anyone, that she will give me her honest opinion about everything!

There is also something very special about her. Something that first lead me to discover her in the first place...Her weight loss story.

She lost over 100 lbs!

Nancy weighed over 200lbs, and now she is a TINY Size 0. Can you believe it? Now, for the even better part - She did this all on her own. No help of others, no doctors, no surgeons, no ridiculous diets, no starvation, and no no no purging!
Her journey was based between substituting certain foods with lower calorie foods, and exercise. She never goes hungry, and most certainly never cuts out anything she loves. She eats over 1000 calories a day and maintains such a healthy way of living. Nancy wants to be able to share her story on with us, so we can ALL benefit.

She loves to make meals super figure friendly, but without cutting down the proportion sizes, or more importantly having to eat something that we simply cannot bare to chew, never mind swallow!

She shares awesome recipes, exercises, healthy tips & tricks and more importantly she shares motivation and help to those feeling a bit down.

Click to view her 100 lb Weight Loss Story &100 lb Weight Loss Follow Up

Not only is she a fabulous Beauty & Fitness Guru, she is also a very talented writer. She is about to release her eBook all about her weight loss journey and how we can all follow in her productive footsteps. I have a feeling this book is for everyone, even if you're not all that into losing weight, I've learnt SO much from her about a healthy way of eating and living, regardless of the weight.

Her book is totally a 'real book' It is layed out just like a book, it has chapters and the content will be entirely professional. She said that the reason why it's an eBook is because she had to pay for the process with her own money, so sadly she couldn't afford to have "real" books printed.

Her eBook "Embracing the Change" & workout video will be available on Friday, June 10th! (YAY! Only 3 more days!)

You will be able to purchase it via PayPal from her website: http://nancyvalentino.com/

I of course will be getting my greasy mitts on this eBook - I'm SO excited!

If you guys want, I'd be more than happy to let you know what I think of it. Perhaps a cheeky little review?

Totally let me know what you think!

Much love,

FOTD - All Night Long + Blog Update!

2011-06-06T13:57:00.005+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

Just thought I'd share a quick cheeky FOTD with you! Featuring my new and highly adored NARS lip gloss, All Night Long! I was lucky enough to purchase this off lilmissgiggles blog sale!

(I'm SO pale! I need to self tan again PRONTO!)

Face:
Laura Mercier Moisturizing Foundation (Porcelain Ivory)
Bourjois Bronzing Powder (51)
MUA Pearl Eye Shadow (Shade 1) - Used for highlighting

Eyes:
Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara (Black)
Clinique High Impact Mascara (Black)
Collection 2000 Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner
MUA Pearl Eye Shadow (Shade 1) - Used for highlighting

Lips:
NARS Lip Gloss (All Night Long)
Collection 2000 Precision Colour Liner (12 Pink Heaven)

Blog Update

I've had a few complaints recently that my Friend Connect widget is no longer working.
Well, don't worry too much. This will be back up and running in 2/3 days times! The reason behind this is because I have recently bought my own domain (.com). Therefore, what is happening at the moment is that blogger is 'transferring' my followers to my new site. Even though it's exactly the same site, just with .com at the end of my URL.
Nothing else will change at all. Everything about my blog and my blog in your Reading List will remain the same.

If you are wanting to subscribe so you can enter my giveaway, then apologies for any inconvenience caused guys! It's only a couple of days wait, and the giveaway doesn't end until next month, so you all have plenty of time! :)

Much love,

Monthly Favourites: May (Image & Rambling Heavy!)

2011-06-02T13:00:00.008+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

How are we in June?! Already? It's crazy. I kept getting shouted at at work today because I kept writing the date as May. Now, usually this wouldn't be a big issue, but when it's to do with paying NHS Hospital invoices you unfortunately have to get the date right!

My monthly favourites are not particularly thrilling this month - I do apologise. I have had quite a boring month product-wise. However, to the end of May I bought some really amazing goodies, but figured it would be wrong to include them when I haven't used them for more than a week, never mind the month!

In the cheeky month of May, we have.....

Estee Lauder - Doublewear Foundation (Ecru)

This is one of my medium - full coverage foundations.
I've felt compelled to wear this foundation this month, as for some reason my skin hasn't been feeling too well, nor has it been looking too well either. I've been needing some serious covering and some excellent staying power - This was the foundation for me!

Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer (53)

Right, as a concealer - I hate it. As a FOUNDATION - I love it! As previously said, I have been needing a lot of coverage to hide my blemishes. This was another go-to product all month. It's incredibly easy to use as a foundation, you just squeeze a bit out and apply. It dries quite quickly, but you get the hang of it. If you want something extremely full coverage. I would really recommend trying this as a foundation.

Collection 2000 - Shimmer & Shade Highlighting Powder (Just Peachy)

I've been really loving this highlighter, but not for any particularly mind swooning reason. Most highlighters give the same effect, it just depends if you go for a powder or cream form. The reason why I like this is honestly because it's totally fun and the product is so cute. I mean look at those little flowers! Not to mention the colour it gives is totally beautiful!

Rimmel - Lash Accelerator

Yes, I mention this pretty much every time. Sorry to have to repeat myself but I love it. You all know I love it, and I have told you a million times about how much I love it. Therefore, I won't say much more other than this is an AMAZING mascara. That is all.

Collection 2000 - Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner

I've really been enjoying this product. It gives me the perfect looking kitty-cat eyes, with amazing precision, application and intense colour. In addition, it's totally inexpensive! It's just the must-have felt tip liner. LOVE IT!

MAC - Creme Cup (Cremesheen) Lipstick

I think I have actually been wearing this lipstick all month, that and Speed Dial. This is just a really beautiful colour. A colour I will be wearing all year round! If you don't have this, then I would definitely recommend adding it to your collection! You won't be disappointed!

Burt's Bees - Honey Lip Balm

I've loved using this product for the past couple of months. This baby is the one thing that keeps my lips effortlessly soft and moisturised. My lips absolutely LOVE this product. The smell got to me at first - I actually hated it, but it's kind of grown on me now. Either way the smell I can put up with, if the product is going to do exactly what I expect it to do...And it does!

E45 Cream

I know, I know! - How boring right? Wrong.

This cream has been my actual life saver lately. I suffer from really dry skin, I constantly have to moisturise, and if I don't - I look like something out of a horror movie. It's true.

I have tried millions of moisturising products, and hardly any of them have worked. However, I thought I'd give this a go - not expecting much. It was amazing. My skin is literally amazing, and was amazing after the first use. I use it as a night cream, a day cream AND a primer. It's literally perfect. if you suffer from dry skin - Please give this a go. It's so affordable and accessible!

Well that's all folks! Sorry that it was so totally dull! I suppose we all have our boring months! Looks like May was mine!

Much love,

The Preview: The Cat's Pajamas!

2011-05-31T21:50:00.010+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

I actually hadn't intended to write ANY of this tonight, but I've just been browsing online and I came across the cutest shop ever! Maybe EVERYONE knows about this and I'm the last person to jump on the ol' bandwagon. If this is so - You have permission to laugh and point at me.

Oh yes, I'm totally talking about The Cat's Pajamas.

Okay, okay - if you in fact don't know about this online pajama shop. You're probably thinking 'Why on earth is she banging on about a bloody pajama shop, of all things?!'

Well, the reason why is that The Cat's Pajamas collection have been seen on various TV shows such as:

30 Rock,
Buffy the Vampire Slayer,
Will & Grace,
Gilmore Girls,
Dawson's Creek

...and more!

Now since I'm the biggest Buffy The Vampire Slayer fan in the entire world, I got overly excited!

Sarah Michelle Gellar wore the "Sushi Poplin Pajamas" or as she says, her "Yummy Sushi Pajamas" on the set of Buffy The Vampire Slayer.

The Cat's Pajamas have a massive range of different types of sleepwear, including:

Capri Sets
Sleep Shirts
Plus Sizes
Classic Pants/Bottoms
Tank Tops
Cotton Terry Robes
Printed Cotton Robes

There are tons of designs to choose from, such as Chic styles, Pin-Up styles, Animal styles, Vintage styles, Cute styles and more!

All their pajamas are made from 100% cotton flannel or 100% cotton poplin. Both are top quality materials, and of course this means they are all extremely long lasting and comfortable.

Now, these pajamas are pricey. Especially with International Delivery charges involved - if you live in the States, you are totally lucky! But for the rest of us, you're looking at around £80.00 including postage.

It's obviously the price you pay if you wanna sleep in style. More importantly, it's what you pay if it's a Hollywood Hit.

Will I be buying my "Yummy Sushi Pajamas"? - I REALLY want to! I think I might die without them.

I wish I could buy a pair now to review for you guys!...AND to proudly say "Oh yeah...I own awesome pajamas!"

What are your thoughts on the shop, designs and price?
Which item is your favourite?

Much love,

MAC Giveaway! CLOSED

2011-05-29T23:01:00.011+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

I'm back again with another Giveaway!

This Giveaway isn't for anything specific, just a thank you to every single one of my followers for your kind support and hours of awesome chit-chats!

Up for grabs we have:
♥A MAC lipstick of your choice from their main line!♥

♥A MAC eye shadow of your choice from their main line!♥

Now for the Rules:

You must be a public follower of my blog! :)
This is an international Giveaway! So any one can participate!
If you are under 16 you must have parental permission, as I will need your postal address if you win!
Please leave a nice little comment below! Please don't forget your please/thank you's. It's just polite.
Please leave your blog address or email address in your comment, so I can contact you if you win!
Please only leave ONE comment, any more than one will NOT be counted!

For extra Entries:

Like my Facebook Page (1 extra entry)
Follow me on Twitter @brittanylovexx AND Tweet about this Giveaway - "Enter @brittanylovexx MAC Giveaway - http://tinyurl.com/3b3jcnf" (2 extra entries)
Link my Giveaway in your sidebar (3 extra entries)
Write an actual blog post about my Giveaway (4 extra entries)

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE DONE ANY OF THESE IN YOUR COMMENT, SO I CAN ADD THE ENTRIES TO YOUR NAMES!

As stated before, this Giveaway is open internationally! The closing date of this will be the 1st of Julyy 2011, that gives everyone plenty of time to join in! The winner will be announced shortly after that date on my blog, and will be contacted directly! So don't forget to give me a way to contact you! Unfortunately, if the winner does not respond within 72 hours of being notified, I will give this prize bundle to the runner up!

Good luck to everyone! I look forward to reading your comments!

Much love,

Haul: Elf Bamboo Brushes!

2011-05-29T19:48:00.004+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

Just thought I would share a quick haul with you beauties, a haul in which kind of made me over excited - I admit it.

Oh yes, during the time when Elf stated they were having 50% off all of their Bamboo Brushes, I totally jumped head first into the offer and bought most of the collection.

(Left to right)

Elf Powder Brush - The rounded brush shape is designed to evenly distributes powder across the face for light-to-medium coverage. This is perfect for face powder.

Angled Blush Brush - Create perfectly sculpted cheeks and defined cheekbones with this soft-tapered brush! The slanted shape offers exact precision for colour application. This is perfect for bronzer, blush, highlighters and contouring powders.

Complexion Brush - This tapered and plush brush is designed to fit the contours and crevices of your face for when you need more control for dusting, sweeping, and setting makeup to achieve medium-to-full coverage.This is perfect for face powder and bronzer.

(Left to right)

Elf Foundation Brush - Foundation is said to be perfectly blendable using this brush, to create a beautiful and even complexion. The tapered brush contours the face for easy manoeuvring to achieve flawless and natural looking coverage. This brush is perfect for foundation or concealer.

Elf Concealer Brush - The tightly packed hair and tapered edge contours eyes and blemishes for concentrated coverage. This brush is said to create perfectly blended colour for a smooth and even finish. Perfect for concealer or cream eye shadows.


(Left to right)

Flat Eyeliner Brush - Designed to create a precise thin line along your top and bottom lashline. The level brush distributes an even amount of product and creates uniform definition.

Smudge Brush - It's possible to create the perfect smoky look using this brush, by smudging in colour along the corner of the eye. The short hair and rounded tip of the brush are great for adding depth in the crease of the eye or applying highlighter on the brow bone. This brush is perfect for eye shadow and highlighters.

Contour Brush - Don't worry I'm the same, I though this brush was literally a face contouring brush. Nope, this little baby is designed for the eyes! This brush helps with a detailed contouring and blending in the crease and corners of the eye. Great for applying concentrated colour for a dramatic effect. This brush is perfect with any type of eye shadow.


(Left to right)

All-Over Eye Shadow Brush - The large flat brush head is designed to create a perfectly even and smooth colour application on the eyelid. The curved shape of the bristles provide easy manoeuvring and precision for colour where you want it. This brush is perfect for eye shadows.

Blending Eye Brush - The flexible bristles blend out imperfections and dust eye shadow on for a natural, blended, looking finish. Perfect for eye shadows. (Definitely my favourite!)

Brush bristles quality - The quality of these brushes seem really professional. These antibacterial Taklon bristled brushes are 100% cruelty free, luxuriously soft and can be used with wet or dry product. The flexibility of each is dependant on the type of brush, enabling perfect precision and application for each of the brushes. However they all all incredibly soft - I cannot stop touching these things!

Brush handle quality - The natural and sustainable bamboo handle fits ergonomically in your hand for comfort and precise application. The recycled Ferrule is eco-friendly for guilt free beauty. The Handles look and feel really (again) professional and stern. Personally I think these are just like any other top quality wood, and it looks simply gorgeous!

Overall, I think extremely highly of these brushes. The only downside is that they are a little pricier then the rest of the Elf brushes at the moment - Including the Studio Line brushes. These bad boys are priced at around £5.50 each. However, Elf has a tendency to whack out discount codes, including the 50% off's, so if you're keen on this collection, I would definitely keep a look out on the deals before disregarding them based on the price.

I will be testing these Bamboo Brushes out a whole lot over the next few weeks, and of course I will let you guys know some more personal pros and cons in which I have found in regards to everything and anything I find that's worth telling

Please have a look at the Mineral section to view all the brushes mentioned above!

Much love,

Haul: MAC & Collection 2000 (Image & Rambling Heavy!)

2011-05-19T20:56:00.006+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

So, I totally did my exam today! Really glad to have got it out of the way, as I was actually suffering from panic attacks that were leading me up to the much terrifying paper. However, it's over and done with and luckily it wasn't toooo bad!

Anyway, so after I got out of the exam room, the first thing I said, followed by a sigh of relief, was 'I'm so going to MAC" - And off I went!

I wanted to get Speed Dial and Creme d'Nude, but as I mentioned in my previous post...I accidentally got Creme Cup instead of Creme d'Nude :(

BUT on the upside, Speed Dial is gorgeous. I love it! I love it! I love it!

MAC 'Speed Dial' Cremesheen Lipstick

It's a gorgeous subtle bubblegum pink! And I simply cannot believe it hasn't found it's way into my collection until now! Oh boy, have I been missing out. And if you sugars don't have this baby in your collection either, then there might be a few more at loss!

You can purchase Speed Dial from MAC stores and their online store for £13.50

Now, to line this lipstick perfectly I also bought 2 cheap lip liners from Collection 2000!

Collection 2000 Lip Liner Precision Colour

12 Pink Heaven

17 Clover Pink

Now, I'm a massive fan of these lip liners! For a start they are really cheap, and range in some really beautiful neutral colours to suit your everyday lip. They glide on really easily, stay in place and the precision is in fact PERFECT. You really can't go wrong with these at all!
You can purchase these from Boots or Superdrug for £1.99

And lastly I picked up a felt tip eyeliner, which may I say is amazing (oh yes, I already tested this bad boy!)

Collection 2000 EXTREME 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner

This really seems like a great eyeliner. Really carbon black and extremely bold. This eyeliner is totally smudge-proof extraordinaire and once again the precision of application is amazing. I'm definitely impressed with this and I think from now on this will be my go-to eyeliner!
You can purchase these from Boots or Superdrug for £2.99

And LASTLY (I promise!) I randomly popped into my local tattooist to get my third ear piercing. They must have thought I was such a plastic blonde amateur. Little do they know, little do they know!

Oddly enough, this really hurt. which is mad considering I've had 2 nose piercings, 4 other ear piercings, my belly button pierced and my lip pierced. But I literally yelped today when the earring shot through my ear. Crazy times!

Much love,

Contest Entry: 'Bright Bold & Beautiful' by BlushBlendBeauty

2011-05-19T00:49:00.004+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

Nowwww, in case you're not aware the lovely Natalie @blushblendbeauty is hosting a gorgeous contest over on her Youtube channel. In case you haven't had a nosey at it already we were asked to create a (hence the title) bright, bold & beautiful look, using vibrant colours and our little innate creative streak!

So, I thought I would share my look with you guys! I hope you like it!

Please don't forget to head on over and subscribe and enter enter enter!

Much love,

I'm Back!

2011-05-18T11:55:00.004+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

I know this is a little late, but in my previous review post I promised to let you guys know where I've been and throw you all a massive apology for my absence....

A slightly amusing picture to make you forgive me more? :)

Annoyingly enough I got that job that I changed my mind about and no longer wanted. I was literally up to my eyeballs with work and a mountain of stress. Following that for the past couple of months I've also been having college in the evening, resulting in myself only getting back home at around 10pm all the time, then a gorgeous 5am start the next morning!

However, it was only a temporary neglect, as my big exam is tomorrow! Therefore after that I shall have a lot more free time instead of college and revision!
In addition, I totally told work that I can only work part-time from now on, so again I can say more free time!

Sorry again, hopefully you all still remember me (yes, I know it's been THAT long!)

I've really missed you all!

Much love,

Review: Ain't That Pretty...

2011-04-08T12:00:00.008+01:00

Hey Honey-Bees!

Apologies for my unforgivable absence! I will leave another post shortly explaining where I have been for the past month, and my new thoughts and feelings towards my favourite past time...Yes, of course I'm talking about blogging!

But for now, I have something, or should I say someone much more important to speak about.

Most of you will already know of Aint That Pretty...
Her blog is absolutely amazing, and the products she creates and sells to us could be argued to be even better! She was kind enough to send me not one, but two of my favourite bags from her shop!

'The Legs that launched a thousand ships' Tote Bag...♥

I had actually been eyeing up this bag for months, especially after discovering AintThatPretty bags in a previous giveaway she hosted. Let's be completely honest here, this is THE most perfect tote bag for summer, oh yes, even better for the beach!

If I saw this on anyone, I would quite literally have to be a huge annoyance and go up directly to them and demand they tell me where they got this from. Luckily, for once, I don't actually have to!

I'm in love with the bright contrasting colours, I'm in love with the pin-up legs and mostly I'm completely head over heals in love with the Anchor (I have a slight obsession with anchor prints and patterns you see!)

I love how simple the print is, yet it screams so much class and cheek that it would literally be more than perfect for any outfit and anyone.

"Our designs were created to express the fun, flirty and sometimes just plain filthy side of your alter ego. With a range of bold and beautiful designs you will surely stand out from the crowd as the most fashionable girl around." - Just look at this bag, personally, I couldn't agree more!

You can purchase this bag from AintThatPretty's Femme Fatal Collection for £9.00:
http://www.aintthatpretty.co.uk/pin-up-collection/the-legs-that-launched-a-thousand-ships

The Black Widow Tote Bag...♥

The first time I saw this bag, I just knew I had to have it. It's absolutely beautiful. Elegant and edgy is one combination that you simply cannot go wrong with it. This is probably the most chic tote bag I have ever seen in my life, and believe me when I say that I've seen a fair few.

I love the simplicity of this creation, the black and reds adds that sense of playful seduction, but untouchable sinisterness. Having just the lips adds the perfect cheeky criminal mystery to this print, and not to mention the cigarette! Being a smoker myself, it actually makes me adore this bag even more. (P.S. Smoking is bad ¬_¬)

"Emanuelle Noir is a beautiful but deadly woman. Her work as a 'contact' for French intelligence has earned her the title of 'Public Enemy No. 1' across Europe.With her disarming good looks and unrivalled charm, she has evaded capture on numerous occasions. She should be approached with extreme caution." - Personally, if this is the case, I think our beautiful designer is even more awesome for putting the face of the 'Public Enemy No. 1' on a tote bag. I'm proud to own such a beauty!

You can purchase this bag from AintThatPretty's Femme Fatal Collection for £9.00:
http://www.aintthatpretty.co.uk/gallery/the-black-widow

Or from ASOS.com for £9.00:
https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/bags/the-black-widow-tote-bag/110676

Please be sure to have a look at her beautiful blog and online shop! You will not be disappointed in the slightest. She is an absolute doll and her products will seriously make you happy on a daily basis!

Click Here to view the full Femme Fatal Collection

Click Here to view the full Pin Up Collection

Click Here to view the full AintThatPretty Collection at ASOS.Com

G'on, get clicking...♥

Much love,

Brittany Love

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