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I Heart Drugstore Makeup Tag

2013-06-14T18:12:00.000+01:00

I have been reading and watching this tag alot because even though I LOVE my high end products I am also a huge fan of drugstore/highstreet products. I mean who doesn't love a good drugstore dupe :).. I use high end makeup but totally believe you can get products that are just as good and sometimes better at the drugstore.
I haven't been tagged to do this but just really wanted to do it so I thought I would just throw out the rule book and do it anyway (Ohh I am such a rebel!)

1. What is your favorite drugstore makeup brand overall?
At the moment I think it is Rimmel. They have been bringing out some really good products at the moment. They are definitely on there game.
2. What are your favorite face, cheek and lip products?
Cheek
Natural Collection blushes in Peach Melba and Pink Cloud. I love these blushes they have good pigmentation and last all day and for £1.99 you can not complain.
Face
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer. It is an high coverage concealer and it is definitely one of the best concealers I have tried, and I have tried alot. It is high coverage without being cakey and even goes light enough for me to use which is rare for a drugstore product.
Lip
This changes all the time as I think that the drugstore do some of the best lip product especially Rimmel and Revlon but at the moment my favourite is the Loreal Glamshine Stain Splash, they are such good dupes for the YSL Glamshines (You can read my compairson HERE).
3. Least favorite product?
For me my least favourite products are drugstore foundation, It is only because they do not go light enough for me which is so annoying because there are some really good foundations but they just look too orange on me, If anyone does know of a foundation that goes super light and is good PLEASE let me know I would love to find one.
4. What is the best makeup bargain?
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder is such a baragin at £3.99 and is one of the best powders I have ever used.
5. What is your favorite underdog product? (Something you love that often gets overlooked?)
I think my underdog product would be the 2true Cheek and Lip Stain. People may have talked about this product and I just haven't seen it but I love it. I am sure we all know what a stain is so I don't need to go in to details but it lasts all day, It goes over foundation smoothly and is a bargain at £1.99.
6. A drugstore product that is overpriced?
Max factor false lash effect mascara, It is a good mascara but at £10.99 it is not far off the price of a high end mascara.
7. Show your best drugstore dupe(s)!!
I have a lot of dupes that are hyped up in the beauty community so as everyone knows about them there is not much point mentioning them, like the MUA undress me pallette and Maybelline colour tattoos but one that I do have that is not mentioned a lot (I think) is the Technic Nail Polish in Carnival is a dupe for OPI Rainbow Collection.
8. Drugstore product that isn't worth the hype?
For me personally I don't get the hype with the maybelline dream lumi touch but that is probably because it does not go light enough for me to get the desired effect.

(Sorry there is not pictures my stupid camera decided to break on me)

I TAG ALL OF YOU
Have you done the I Heart Drugstore Makeup Tag, if so let me know I would love to read it

KayleyJane x

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My Top 10 Drugstore Products

2013-05-23T16:00:00.000+01:00

I love my high end makeup products, but I also like most of us here I love a good bargain and think that you can find amazing products at the drugstore/hightstreet.

Here are my top 10 make up products

Maybelline Dream Touch Blush

This is such an amazing cream blush. It blends in to the skin nicely and doesn't just slide off the cheeks within a few hours. I use it on its own when I am going for a natural look as it gives a natural glow to the skin or as a base for other powder blush when I want my blush to last longer. I have Peach which is a gorgeous peach colour with very subtle shimmer and it

Revlon Lipsticks

I think Revlon lipsticks are some of the best out there. They are long wearing. They have such gorgeous colours and formulations and for the price they are really hard to beat. I have loads of lipsticks from them but these 3 are my favourite ones.

Pink In The Afternoon (Creme) -Warm Toned Pink

Really Red (Matte) - This is a blue toned bright red.

Smoked Peach (Matte) - Orangey Peach

Loreal Super Liner

This is such an amazing eyeliner, The formula is very black and stays put all day long even with my extremely oily eyelids. It has a sponge applicator which is so easy to use it makes doing eyeliner I a doddle. I have hooded eyes so usually eyeliner ends up all over the top of my eye lids but it doesn't with this. I cannot recommend this product enough and will be repurchasing this for as long as they make it.

2true Cheek And Lip Stain

When I first picked up this little jar I didn't really have high hopes for it as it was only £1.99 and 2true are not known for having great products really BUT they definitely got it right with this. It blends in to the skin without making your foundation patchy and lasts all day. A little bit goes along way so this little jar will last me a long time. It comes in a bottle like a nail varnish and I just put one or two dots on my cheek and blend it in with the ELF powder brush. You have to be quick though as it dries quickly so if you dont blend it quickly enough it can go streaky

01 Rose

I had both shades the rose and the pink but I accidentally smashed the pink one so I need to go and pick it up again soon. Rose just gives a gorgeous rosey flush to the cheeks.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

This is a very popular product in the beauty community and with good reasons. I have tried ALOT of concealers over the years from high end to drugstore and this is definitely one of the best that I have tried. It is an high coverage concealer, which doesn't look cakey on the. It is easy to blend and even goes light enough for me to use and all for the small price of £4.19.

Maybelline Color Tattoo

These cream eyeshadows are amazing dupes for the mac paint pots. They make such good bases but they do crease on me so I have to use a primer. I love using the immortal charcoal when I am doin a smokey eye. I just wised that Maybelline would release some neutral colours in the UK.

Immortal Charcoal - Dark Grey with subtle shimmer

Pink Gold - Pinky Gold with subtle shimmer

Eternal Gold - Gold with a lot of shimmer

Natural Collection Blush

Now these are a bargain at £1.99, The packaging is crap but who really cares when the product is actually good quality and the price is so cheap, They do not last all day long but for a good chunk of it, I am not sure if all the blushes are good, some of them are a bit chalky but the two that I have are fine.

Pink Cloud - Natural Pink

Peach Melba - Matte Warm Peach

Sleek Divine Eyeshadow Palette

These palettes are also huge in the beauty community. The storm palette is talked about alot. I have Au Naturel and Storm. The eye shadows are velvety, easy to blend, super pigmented. I haven't swatched them because I am planning on doing a post about my favourite eyeshadow palettes.

Lacrura Eye Brightener

This is one of them highlighting concealer pens that are everywhere at the moment. I have used this for over a year now. It covers my dark under eye circles and gives such a lovely glow. It also doesn't crease under the eyes and. I use this as a highlight on my cheek bones and down my nose too on days where I don't really want to wear much makeup. I tried the Maybelline dream lumi concealer but it did not go light enough for me like the aldi one did and I even think it works better on me than the YSL Touché Eclat.

What Are Your Drugstore Favourites?

KayleyJane x

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FOTD - Honey Lust

2013-05-23T15:25:00.001+01:00

Just a quick FOTD

Face

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - Fair

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder - Rose Nude

GOSH Multi Colour Blush - Pink Pie

Eyes

Lid - Mac Honey Lust

Crease, Lash Line and Highlight - Sleek Storm Palette

Mascara - Benefit They're Real

Lips

Natural Collection Lipstick - Apple Blossom

Revlon Lipgloss - Coral Reef

KayleyJane x

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Beauty Things I Suck At Tag

2013-05-21T13:57:00.000+01:00

I have seen this tag and I have been really enjoying it, It is nice to know that we all have things that we cannot do when it comes to beauty :)
I have come along way from when I first started doing my makeup. Poking myself in the eye was a regular thing with mascara and eyeliner and crying like a baby becuase it hurt and having to then wipe all the makeup off and start again because I had mascara all down my face. I can now even do false eyelashes but there is still some things that I really cannot do, so here they are;

Moisturizing my body everyday
This is just laziness to be honest but I mean who really has time to moisturizer there body everyday. I need to at least do my arms as I have Keratosis Pilaris pretty bad on them (I will do a post on this soon) but I just never do.

Using eye cream
I am at the age now where I should start wearing eye cream. Prevention is better than cure and all that but I just forget every time.

Getting mascara everywhere
Now, I don't poke it in my eye anymore but because I have super long lashes and really small hooded eyes it means that 9 times out of ten I end up with mascara somewhere on my eyelid messing up my eye shadow.

Washing my makeup brushes
I know, I know it is disgusting and even writing this is actually making me cringe I have gone months and months without washing them and I don't even want to know how long it has been. I have no excuse either it is just laziness. I have tried to wash them more often I even started putting it as a reminder on my phone but that just failed.

Eyebrows
These things on my face are the bane of my life I can just never get them to look nice if one is ok the other is so messed up. I cannot get them to look even remotely similar. I know they shouldn't be identical - They should be sisters not twins but my eyebrows don't even look like friends. I either over pluck or fill them in to dark. I just need help!

So what do you suck at, let me know

KayleyJane x

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White Rabbit

2013-05-14T14:40:00.000+01:00

Hiya beauts, hope your are all good

I have a plus size ootd post and i know the picture is awful but it was the best I could do, I really need to get a tripod so I can take some better pictures

Asos Curve Shirt In Rabbit Print

Inspire Navy Denim Leggings

River Island Flatform Shoe Boots

What did you wear today?

KayleyJane x

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FOTD - Whats Nude

2013-05-12T21:33:00.001+01:00

Just a quick Fotd

Face

Rimmel True Match Foundation - Porcelain

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - Fair

Mac Blush - Instant Chic

Elf Eyebrow Kit - Medium

Lips

YSL Rouge Volupte - #13 Peach Passion

Maybelline Color Sensational Lip gloss - Naked Star

Eyes

Mua Professionsal Eye Primer

Soap and Glory Lid Stuff Quad - Whats Nude

Loreal Super Liner

YSL Faux Cils Mascara

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April Favourites

2013-04-30T13:34:00.000+01:00

Hello Beauties,
I cannot believe that I am actually posting my favourites on time, and not a couple of weeks later YAY for being a good blogger :)

Soap And Glory Clean On Me Shower Gel - it seems everyone and there mother has used and loved this and i am no exception. I have had it for a while but just never seemed to use it as i was trying to use up my lush soaps and I think I have found my favourite shower gel EVER ,it has the most gorgeous scent which is the soap and Glory's signature scent ( ) a little lathers up alot so even though it is more than your typical shower gel it is so worth it as it last ages. I kept hearing everyone say how it leaves your skin feeling super soft and I was such a cynic if your in a hot shower your skin is going to dry out no matter what and you always need to moisturiser after (even though I don't oops) but I was surprised when i got out and my skin felt soft and didn't feel like I NEEDED to use a moisturizer. I still do though and I love to follow up with soap and glory righteous butter. (I don't have the bottle with me to take a photo of as my sister has nicked it from me but I am sure you all know what it looks like)

Superdrug Brightening Hot Cloth Cleanser - I have been using this on and off for a few months but started using it everyday this past month and I totally feel in love with it. I have a first impressions post which you can see here but to be honest I didn't think I would get on with it, I thought it was going to be to thick and heavy but I was wrong, it does the job at cleansing my skin and as long as I use a toner there is no reminisce of the cream left on my skin and for only £5.99 you really cannot grumble.

Superdrug Vitamin E Night Cream - This is such a lovely night cream, it is highly fragranced so if you don't like that then this will not be for you but I like the smell and it does not linger on your skin, it is a rich moisturizer and sinks in to my skin like a dream leaving it soft and for 2.99 it is such amazing value for money.

Nivea Lip Balm - This is one of them staple and classic products that have been used for generations. I have had really dry and disgustingly flaky lips this month and for some reason I could not find any of my lip balms even though I have loads, (I am sure there is a fairy that comes along and takes my lip balms and delivers them back to me a year later once they are completely disgusting and out of date, she must keep them with the hair grips she takes from me), anyway I just ran in to Superdrug and picked this up and totally fell back in love with it, it is the perfect night time lip balm, thick and creamy, it healed my lips like nothing else and it definitely is going to be a staple in my night tome routine.

Sally Hansen Mega Shine - I have been on the search for a good base and top coat for the past few month but I haven't really found anything that I really like till now. Sally Hansen Mega Shine can be applied to nails whilst they are wet or dry and leaves them with such a, well...'Mega Shine'. It is so shiny and my polish stays on for much longer before chipping. As you can see from the packaging mine is very well loved :)

What are your March favourites?

KayleyJane x

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Jigsaw Falling In To Place

2013-04-25T16:55:00.000+01:00

Just a quick NOTD

I used Barry M nail paints in Mint Green, Bright Pink, Berry Ice cream, Peach Melba, Black and Sally Hansen Mega Shine as a top coat

This is just a quick post but it was very easy to do and will do a tutorial on how to if anyone would like me to.

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KayleyJane x

L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash V YSL Glossy Stains

2013-04-19T19:43:00.000+01:00

Hi there in my February favourites I said that I had been loving the new L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash and I said I would do a review and comparison with YSL Glossy Stains so here it is (Not that you cannot guess that from the title)
I have had the YSL since July last year and I have been in LOVE with it but when I heard that L'Oreal was bringing out something similar and the word dupe was being thrown around I knew I had to get in there. I mean L'Oreal does own YSL so it does make you wonder and I do love a good dupe, who doesn't?

PACKAGING
I prefer the YSL packaging but I mean come on it is only packaging does it really matter that much. The only thing about the L'Oreal packaging is that the wand is at the bottom, it might just be me being simple but it caught be off guard a bit.

Both are sponge applicators which are spoon shaped which is great for application, I still usually use a lip brush for a more precise application (Otherwise I can get in to a little bit of a mess

SHADES

The downside of the L'Oreal ones is there is not that many shade and some of the shades that are out are a little dodge but I am sure they will bring out more shades as time goes by.

I have 1 YSL shade and 3 L'Oreal as they were 3 for 2

L-R YSL No.9 Rouge Laque, L'Oreal Juliet, L'Oreal Milady, L'Oreal Lolita

(Swatches after left for 5 minuets and then wiped off)

L-R YSL No.9 Rouge Laque, L'Oreal Juliet, L'Oreal Milady, L'Oreal Lolita

YSL ROUGE LAQUE is a bright warm toned red

JULIET is a pink red that is more on the warmer side

MILADY is a pink plum colour

LOLITA is a natural nude

APPLICATION
They both have the same formulation that feels like gel when first applied and after a few coats they get a very glossy finish. The YSL need about 2-3 coats whereas the L'Oreal one are not as thick or opaque and need 4-5 coats to get an opaque finish.

WEAR
They both last amazingly, around 4-5 hours before needing to be topped up and that was whist eating and drinking.

PRICE
YSL is £23.50 and L'Oreal is £7.99 so defiantly a massive difference for something so similar.

SMELL
The smell of the YSL is something I hear everyone talking about and it putting alot of people off and I am afraid to say the L'Oreal are worse there is a artificial berry smell that could be hard to get pasted for some but smells do not bother me to much so it is fine with me.

CONCLUSION
I am very pleased with both of these and love them both they are both so similar that it is defiantly not worth paying four times as much for the YSL unless you are looking for a luxury item. The YSL goes on more smoothly and is more opaque but it doesn't justify the price difference. The would buy another YSL if there was a shade that I liked that L'Oreal didn't have similar. Both are such good products and they both get two thumbs up from me :)

Have your tried either of these? What did you think?

KayleyJane x

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Favourite Blushes

2013-03-05T19:35:00.000+00:00

Alright my lovelies :)
Today I am going to do my favourite blushes. I do love blushes but I don't really have that many. I prefer experimenting with darker eyes so usual stick with more neutral blushes and dont really experiment much. When I was picking up my favourite blushes I realised that matte blushes are my favourite formulation for blushes...I think it is because I am scared that the shimmery blushes will make me just look like a disco ball so I prefer to just wear a matte blush and add a highlighter :)

Mac - Instant Chic

This has to be my favourite blush of all time. It is a gorgeous matte pinky peach colour. It is such a versatile colour as it is a sheer wash of colour but can easily be buildt up for a more intense colour. It is a limited edition colour and I am running out :(. I don't know what I am going to do when it runs out, I really need to find a dupe for this so if anyone knows of one I would love to know.

Sleek - Flamingo

This matte pink colour is extremely pigmented and it looks very scary in the pan but don't let it scare you off. You just need to use a light hand and I use a stippling brush so it sheers it out a bit and it gives you such a gorgeous flush to the cheeks. Perfect for the spring and summer.

Mac - Well Dressed

I didn't think this blush would work for me because it is a cool blue toned pink and I am warm toned but I got it as a present for my last birthday and I am so glad that I did. It is a satin finish which gives you a gorgeous glow. It gives a sheer wash of colour to the cheeks and is perfect for my pale skin.

Natural Collection - Peach Melba

I have used this blush for years and years, since school back when I had no idea what I was doing...wearing foundation that is too orange and frosty blue eyeshadow *cringe*(Gosh I must have looked awful). It is a matte peach colour, obviously :). It is a perfect natural colour. It doesn't have great staying power but for £1.99 you can't complain.

Elf - Peachy Keen

I love this blush for my days where I am hardly wearing much makeup and going for the really natural look or when I am doing a smokey eye. I know I just said that I am not a fan of blush with glitter but the shimmer doesn't transfer to badly on the cheeks. This warm toned sheer peachy golden blush has small golden shimmer and is prefect for warming up my face without looking orange.

Maybelline Dream Touch Blush - Peach

This is a gorgeous peach colour with very subtle shimmer. I didn't think I would get on with this blush as it is a cream blush. I thought it would slide right off but it doesn't. It gives a lovely natural glow. It blends in to the skin. I use it on its own when I am going for a natural look or as a base for other powder blush when I want my blush to last longer.

2 True Cheek N Lip Tint

For £1.99 I didn't really have high hopes but this little jar definitely worth the price, it will last for such a long time as you only need to use the tiniest amount. I definitely wont be purchasing the Benefit one. Blended in it gives your cheeks such a gorgeous rosey flush, like you have just been for a jog, which looks great with my porcelain skin tone. To apply this I use my elf powder blush to blend it in but you have to do it quickly or it will end up all streaky.

What is your favourite blush?

KayleyJane x

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FOTN - Really Red

2013-03-04T17:41:00.001+00:00

Hey, how are you all doing?

I went on a girls night out and for the 1st time in a long time I decided to do a red lip instead of a bold eye. I have always loved a red lip with my pale skin and I have tons of them, way more than I will every wear but every time I see a nice one in the shop I have high hopes and think yes I will wear this and I will not waste my money but I am never really brave enough to wear them so they just sit there in my makeup draw but I decided to take the plunge and wear one, I am so glad I did as this lipstick is amazing, I am in love with it, This will be in my February favourites for sure! The Lipstick looks way more orange and toned down in this picture but in real life it is more of a bright true red! (I will try and get a better picture of it for my favourites post)

Face

Estée Lauder Double Wear - Shell

Maybelline Dream Touch Lumi Concealer - Ivory

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer - Fair

Sleek Contour Kit - Light

Maybelline Dream Soft Blush - Peach

Elf Studio Blush - Peachy Keen

Lips

Revlon Matte Lipstick - Really Red

Eyes

Mua Professional Eye Primer

Urban Decay Naked Pallete - Virgin, Sin, Naked, Buck

Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner - Perversion

L'Oreal Superliner Carbon Gloss

L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara

Ardell Lashes - Demi Wispies

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February Favourites

2013-03-04T17:37:00.000+00:00

I know I am a few days late but I am sure you guys don't mind, so here are my February favourites, Enjoy :)

Revlon Really Red Matte Lipstick
This is a blue based bright matte lipstick. It is basically like a 'true red' kind of colour. I took the plunge a couple of weeks ago and decided to finally start wearing some of my bold colours. I love this shade against my pale skin and dark hair. I haven't ventured out wearing this in the day yet, I have only been wearing it on nights out. It is not as drying as most matte lipsticks that I have tried. It lasted a good amount of time on my lips before I had to top up and that was with drinking. I love this range of Revlon Lipsticks, I have a few shades and definitely worth the £7.49 price tag. You can find it here at Boots and Superdrug!

Loreal Glam Shine Stain Splash - 402 Milady
As I liked the red lipstick so much I decided to carry on and try some more bold colours and when I saw this in superdrug I swatched it and loved the colour then a couple of minuets later when i tried to rub it off and it left a stain (well duh) but it would not come off my hands till the next day so I had to go back and pick it up and I am so glad I did. I picked up a few colours so I wont go in to too much detail as I plan on doing a full review but what I will say is they are amazing. I am sure a lot of you have heard that they are dupes for the YSL glossy stains so will do a little comparison as-well Milady is a gorgeous pinky plum colour. It lasted about 2 hours on the lips as a gloss and then left behind a gorgeous stain that lasted a good 5 hours. I can see a little obsession coming and I am going to need every single shade from the collection...sorry purse:) They are currently 3 for 2 at Superdrug and Boots

Sudocrem - I know most of you have heard of putting this cream on spots by now so I wont go in to alot of detail. I tried it when I was a teenager and had a lot of spots and I didn't think it worked which is properly because I was impatient and when it didn't work overnight I stopped. I don't know why but I decided to give it another whirl and I fell in love with it. I had a massive spot at the beginning of the month and I could not stop messing with it and picking at it, (I know I know naughty me) usually when this happens the spot will be there for months but using this it had faded by the end of the week :)

Backcombing Brush I have been using this basically everyday to just lightly tease my roots. I have a second crown so my hair falls really funny and for ages I was just using a comb to tease the hair in place and to give it some volume, but now that I have this I wont be going back. There is something about this brush that grabs the hair and pulls it back.

L'Oreal telescopic mascara
I have had this for a while and I never understood the hype, it just did nothing for my lashes I think it is because I already have long lashes just not many of them so I need volume so it just didn't do my lashes any justice, but I decided to whip it out and give it another go as we all know mascara sometimes get better once they have dried up a little bit and tried it on my bottom lashes and loved it. it has a thin plastic wand which separated and defined them really well and I can tell this will become a staple in my makeup bag.

Know for some random favourites
Music
Avicii I could be the one

TV
My Mad Fat Diary

Books
Pretty Little Liars - I have been loving the TV show for a while now and finally decided to start reading the books. I know I am so late on the bandwagon but I didn't think they were my kind of thing but I am so glad that I gave it a go and I have been really enjoying them, I can see why everyone loves them so much :)

What have you been loving this month?

KayleyJane x

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FOTD

2013-02-19T13:48:00.003+00:00

Hiya Lovelies, Hope you are all ok

Just a quick FOTD!

Face

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation - Shell

Mac Well Dressed Blush

Eyes

Lid - Mac Satin Taupe

Crease - Mac Twinks

Liner and Outer V - Mac Carbon

Highlight - Mac Vanilla

Mascara - Maybelline Colossal Mascara

Lips

YSL Rouge Volupte - 13 Peach Passion

KayleyJane x

Twitter and SheSaidBeauty

2013-02-05T13:17:00.002+00:00

Hi beauts :)
Just a quick post to say I have finally signed up to Twitter and She Said Beauty and would love it if you followed me.
@PhatFashNBeauty

Let me know if you follow either in the comments and leave your link and I will follow back!

KayleyJane x

February Wishlist

2013-02-05T11:44:00.000+00:00

Hey lovelies before I get in to the the post I would just quickly like to say that I have finally got twitter for my blog and would love it if you followed me, I will follow back :)
As it is a new month it is time for a new wishlist so here it is

1 Bioderma

2 Tangle Teezer

3 Inspire Blue Faded Denim Shirt

4 Zara Shopper Basket Handbag

5 White Studded Velcro Strap Wedge High Top

6 Tweezerman Hot Pink Slanted Tweezers

7 Yankee Candle Butter Cream

8 Mac Lipstick - Please Me

What is on your February wishlist?

KayleyJane x

Trend Alert - Monochrome

2013-02-03T20:29:00.000+00:00

One of the spring 2013 trends that I am really excited about is the black and white monochrome.
Go back to basics, it is as simple as black and white, banish them usual bright neon colours and whether it be colour blocking or with shapes stripes or patterns go classic, clean and chic this spring and summer.
This is a trend that could be easily worked in to anyone's personal style and is flattering for all shapes and sizes.

Here are some of my favourite pieces that I hope will find themselves in to my wardrobe :)

Here are a few outfit ideas

Day Outfit

Work Outfit

Hounds-Tooth Bouclé Jacket | Monochrome Colour Block Peplum Top | Black Tailored Pencil Skirt | Black And White Structured Square Tote Bag | White Snake Panel Pointed Court Shoes

Evening Outfit

ASOS Spike Triangle Earrings | Black And White Stripe High Neck Crop Top | Miso PU Skater Skirt | Jeffrey Campbell Foxy Spike Black Leather | Box Cluth Bag

Do you like the monochrome trend?What trend are you looking forward to?

KayleyJane x

January Favourites

2013-01-31T18:11:00.000+00:00

I cannot believe that it is February already I can guess this year is going to go by so quickly like last year. Hard to believe that I set up this blog a year ago.

Anyway as it is a new month it means it is time for my monthly favourites so here we go I wont babble on and I will get straight in to it...

I have really oily eyelids so I have got to always wear an eye primer. There has been alot of hype surrounding the MUA eye primer with it being a dupe for the Urban Decay Primer Potion so I had to pick it up and it didn't disappoint. It doesn't last all day only about 5 hours but does the job for the days where I am not in my makeup all day. For £2.50 it is a good bargain.

Lush Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter is a thick creamy moisturizing body butter for extra dry parts of your skin. I have been swearing by it this month. My cuticles and elbows have been really dry and this has saved them. I have been trying to use this every night but lets be honest that hasn't really happened and the week that I didn't use it I saw a massive difference. It smells of lemon obviously which is gorgeous. You only need to use a little so will definitely last a long time. It is definitely going to be part of my night time routine from now on and will be definitely repurchasing it again and again.

A few months ago I bleached my hair and ever since it has been really damaged and frizzy obviously. I wanted to get a styling oil to help it look less damaged and smooth it out but I didn't want to spend alot of money as they are not going actually do anything for the hair as it is full of silicone's only help the appearance so I decided to pick up VO5 miracle concentrate. I have been using it on my dry hair to finish the style and it is not too greasy and doesn't way my hair down like some oils. Only need a few drops so will last a long time.

Lush Big Shampoo is a shampoo full of salt, It is not to be used everyday, I have been using it around once a week. Surprisingly it lathers up alot and it leaves my hair feeling really clean. I definitely need to use a good conditioner afterwards as it is really drying. It gives amazing volume and smells amazing which lingers in my hair all day.

Maybelline Dream Touch Blush No.2 Peach is a gorgeous peach colour with very subtle shimmer. A little bit goes along way with it and it blends easily. With it being a cream product it highlights the skin beautifully leaving and dewy luminous colour. It looks lovely and natural on its own or just as well as a base for other powder blush. It doesn't melt off easily like most cream blush do on my oily skin either.

L'Oreal Colour Infallible eye shadows are not like any other eye shadows I have tried, they are kind of like a pressed pigment. They are velvety and very pigmented and when swatched they feel kind of creamy. Sahara Treasure is a frosty golden bronze that has amazing shine when put on the lid and perfect for a golden smokey eye. Definitely recommend to everyone.

What were your monthly favourites?

KayleyJane x

Superdrug Naturally Radiant Brightening Hot Cloth Cleanser

2013-01-29T22:39:00.000+00:00

Hey Lovelies, How are you all doing?

Like most beauty bloggers I am a HUGE fan of the Liz Earle cleanse and polish and have been using it for a couple of years but a few months ago I decided that I just couldn't afford to buy it anymore so this began my hunt for a cheaper alternative.

The first thing I tried was the Soap and Glory The Fab Pore Hot Cloth Cleanser, I really liked this, it was not as good as the Liz Earle, the ingredients were not as natural and it didn't remove makeup as well especially mascara but it still did a decent job if I used it only as a cleanser and used something else to remove my makeup. It did brake me out at first but after about a week my skin balanced out. The muslin cloth that came with it was awful but that didn't bother me as you can get a bunch for dead cheap anyway. I did feel like it was a little heavier on the skin than the Liz Earle but it does smell gorgeous and left my skin feeling clean and soft. There is not a huge difference in price Liz Earle is £12.75 and Soap and Glory is £10.00 but it is usually on offer for 3 for 2. I really enjoyed using it but, it was not the cheap alternative that I was looking for.

Then whilst browsing Superdrug a while ago I saw that they had brought out 2 different hot cloth cleansers one was a Vitamin E Hot Cloth Cleanser for £5.99 for 200ml and one of was their Naturally Radiant Hot Cloth cleanser which was £5.99 for 150ml and was on offer for 2.99 for 150ml. Yes 2.99! When I saw it I couldn't resist I mean even if it wasn't any good you cant really complain too much for the price. So I just had to pick it up.

What it says
Superdrug Naturally Radiant Brightening Hot Cloth Cleanser is formulated with a unique energising complex and infused with Kiwi Fruit and Mulberry extracts to help revive skin’s radiance and even out skin tone.
Enriched with nourishing Cocoa Butter, this rich and creamy formulation melts into the skin and cleanses away make-up and impurities, whilst also providing gentle exfoliation, leaving skin feeling renewed, soft and ultra clean.

Eventhough I have had it for months I have only just finished my soap and glory and was determined that I was not to use the Superdrug one until I have used it all up so I have only been using it for a week so I cannot do a full review yet but I will do when I have been using it for a while. It hasn't broke me out, which is a good sign. It definitively smells more of a chemically compared to Liz Earle. The cleanser is a thick white cream, it is easy to massage and sink into the skin but the downside is that it is very thick and oily so I need to use a toner afterwards as I feel like there is residue still on my skin but for £2.99 or even £5.99 I don't mind using a toner. It comes with a muslin cloth which is better than the Soap and Glory one but not as good quality as the Liz Earle but like I said before it is not a big deal as you can pick up a pack for cheap.
I have not tried it to remove my makeup as I use something different for that (I know I am a bad blogger and should have tried it out)
I will do a proper in depth review on it when have used it for a while.
What I can tell so far I don't think it is as good as Liz Earle but I do have high hopes for it because my skin doesn't feel less soft or cleansed. My skin feels fresh and clean so can you ask for more than that. So as long as it does the job for £5.99 over £12.75 how can anyone resist?

Have you tried this or the vitamin E cleanser?

KayleyJane x

A - Z Of Beauty

2012-11-21T01:29:00.001+00:00

Hey Lovelies,
I have seen the A-Z of beauty tag doing the rounds so I thought it would be a fun tag to do. All you have to do is name a brand for each letter of the alphabet and then recommend something from that brand.

A is for Ardell - Demi Wispies False Eyelashes

B is for Benefit - Porefessional Primer

C is for Clinique - High Impact Mascara

D is for Dior - All Over Face Powder Amber Diamond

E is for Elf - Studio Eyebrow Kit

F is for Feria - Hair dye

G is for GHD - Hair Straightners

H is for Herbal Essences - Intensive Mask

I - Couldn't Think of one

J is for Jergens - Body Lotion

K is for Kérastase - Nectar Thermique

L is for Lóreal - Super Liner

M is for Maybelliene - Dream Matte Poweder

N is for Neutrogena - Visibly Clear 2 In 1 Face Wash And Mask

O is for OPI - Nail Polishes

P is for Philosopy - Purity Cleanser

Q is for Quickie - Nail Varnish Remover Pads

R is for Revlon - Matte Lipsticks

S is for Sleek - Storm Pallete

T is for Tweezerman - Slanted Twezzers

U is for Urban Decay - Naked Pallete

V is for V05 - Give Me Texture Instant Oomph Powder

W is for Wet And Wild - Megalast Lipstick

X - Couldn't think of one

Y is for YSL - Faux Cils Mascara

Z - Couldn't think of one

If you have done this tag let me know in the comment box I would love to read it!!

KayleyJane x

Mallzee - Making Shopping Social!

2012-10-22T19:36:00.001+01:00

Hey Lovelies,
I can not believe it has been over since 2 weeks since my last blog post, I havent had any internet connection and now feel so out of the loop. I know that it is not that long but it seems ages, why is it a week without internet can feel like a month (or is that just me?)
I often wounder how I use to get on when I was younger and had no internet, hmm what did my 13 year old self do?
Anyway enough rambling on,

I was contacted by a new company called Mallzee about an exclusive pre-launch invite to their website and as I thought it was so good I had to do a blog post on it.

What Mallzee says
'Mallzee is like going to the perfect mall, hanging out with friends, having a personal shopper and getting the best deals on everything'
"Mallzee is all about creating a new experience for shopping online. Users create their own personalized shopping mall (Mallzee) by picking their favourite brands and stores. Our fancy software then finds products matching their personal style and showcases them in their Mallzee! There are a number of aspects that make Mallzee social from the integration of Facebook chat to creating polls and browsing friends online wardrobes. An added bonus to inviting friends to your mallzee is that as the ‘owner’ you earn money every time anyone buys from your Mallzee, including you! (That's right you get paid when you shop?)"

Now first things first getting paid to shop! Now we are talking that is right up my street and I am sure that excites a lot of you too. They already have over 200 brands signed up including Urban Outfitters and New Look.
I love the fact that I wont have to look around loads of different online shops to find an outfit it will all be in one place - Perfect :)
The thing that I am probably looking forward to the most is the fact that you can make polls if you can't decide between items and see what people think because I can never make decisions and I am that annoying friend that rings everyone up saying help I can't decide between the black or white, so this is just what I need.
Mallzee will be going live later this year and I am so excited, I can not wait.
I really recommend signing up and for an added bonus if you share it on Facebook you will be entered in to a prize draw where you could win £100 ($155) worth of shopping vouchers! Happy days :)

You can find out more and sign up with an exclusive pre launch invite here

Do you think this is a good idea?Will you be signing up?

KayleyJane x

NOTD: Topshop - Mermaid

2012-10-05T16:21:00.000+01:00

Alright girlies,
For my post today I have a nail polish that I wore last week(I know bad blogging) it is Topshop Nail Polish in Mermaid(£6.00). When you look at the bottle it looks like it is a duochrome but it is not, it is a gorgeous colour though. It's a multi toned metallic silver blue with green undertones with fine gold shimmer. The name is actually perfect as it looks like a mermaids tail :)

The formulation is thin so a few coats are needed. I have on 3 coats, with no top or bottom coat. It lasted on my nails for 5 days before it started chipping. I was so amazed as usually even with a top coat I am lucky if my polish lasts for a whole day.
The one bad things is as with most metallic polishes you can see brush marks so you do have to be careful.

I definitely recommend this colour and really want to try more Topshop polishes.

Have you tried any Topshop polishes?What is your favourite colours?

KayleyJane x

On The Go Makeup Bag

2012-09-15T18:25:00.000+01:00

Hey lovelies

I thought I would do a blog post on what is in my on the go makeup bag that goes around with me for touch ups. I try not to carry to much but having oily skin my makeup tends to melt off after a few hours.

Sigma Kabuki Brush

Lacura Concealer Pen

Mac Studio Finish Concealer

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder

Then, whatever blush and lip combo I am wearing, today it is:

Elf Blush - Peachy Keen

Revlon Lipstick - Pink In The Afternoon

Barry M Lipgloss - Toffee

What is in your on the go makeup bag?

KayleyJane x

FOTD - Sahara Treasure

2012-09-11T18:39:00.000+01:00

Face

Estée Lauder Double Wear mixed with Mac Lustre Drops - Pink Rebel

Lacura concealer Pen

Mac Studio Finish Concealer

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder

Elf Blush - Peachy Keen

Mac Blusher - Well Dressed

Elf Eyebrow Kit - Light

Eyes

Mac Paint Pot - Bare Study

Lid - Loreal Infallible 24 hour Eyeshadow - Sahara treasure

Crease - MUA Eyeshadow - Shade 12

Outer V Mac Eyeshadow - Carbon

Highlight - Mac Vanilla

Loreal Super Liner Carbon Gloss

YSL Faux Cils Mascara

Lips

Ysl Rouge Volupte - Lingerie Pink

KayleyJane x

How much is my face worth tag!

2012-09-10T17:13:00.000+01:00

I have seen this tag doing the rounds on blogs and thought I would give it a go as it seems fun. My make up changes everyday but like most people I have a I set routine I do if I am in a rush or I don't want to think about it. I thought I would do my routine for the days and for the evening as I thought it would be interesting to see the difference as I use more higher end products when I go out on the night. I am kind scared to see how much I spend on my everyday face and how many products I use
Day

Bourjouis Healthy Mix Foundation £9.99

Lacura Concealer Pen £3.59

Mac Studio Finish Concealer £14.50

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder £7.19

Sleek Contour Kit £6.49

Elf Blush - Peechy Keen £3.75

Elf Eyebrow Kit £3.75

Mac Paint Pot - Bare Study £14.50

Mac Eyeshadow - Satin Taupe £12.00

Mac Eyeshadow - Twinks £12.00

Mac Eyeshadow - Vanilla £12.00

Mac eyeshadow - Carbon £12.00

YSL Faux Cils Mascara £23.00

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - Pink In The Afternoon £7.49

Barry M Lip Gloss - Toffee £4.49

TOTAL = 146.74

Evening

Benefit Porefessional £2.00 sample

17 Photo Flawless Primer £4.99

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua £32.00

Lacura Concealer Pen £3.59

Mac Studio Finish Concealer £14.50

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder £7.19

Sleek Contour Kit £6.49

Mac Bronzer - Refined Golden - £19.00

Maybelline Dream Touch Blush - Peach £6.49

Mac Blush - Well Dressed £17.50

Elf Eyebrow Kit £3.75

Urban Decay Primer Potion £14.50

Urban Decay Naked Palette £36.00

Loreal Super Liner - Carbon Gloss £6.49

YASL Faux Cils Mascara £23.00

Ardell Lashes - Demi Wispies £5.49

Look Beauty Lipstick - Toffee Cup £7.00

Barry M Lip Gloss - £4.49

TOTAL = £214.47

Well there you have it I am quite shocked, it is so much money and that is without brushes, glad I never added my YSL lipsticks that I usually use. I did expect the evening makeup to be more as I use higher end makeup but I do feel a little disgusted in my self that I spend so much money on just my basics. Think I am going to have to cut down. I seem to use to many products on my face it really is good for my skin or the purse.
Anyway that was a fun to do and very interesting.

Have you done this tag? if so leave a link below I would love to see it and how it compares.

KayleyJane x

Boohoo £50 Blogger Challange

2012-09-08T19:02:00.000+01:00

As I am sure most of you are aware of the boohoo £50 blogger challenge that is going on at the moment, If not I will quickly explain.
www.fashionvouchers.com are holding a competition for all bloggers to celebrate boohoo.com making the Top 10 Fashion Money Saving Websites. All you have to do is create an outfit for under £50. It was so much fun and amazing how much you could get for £50

Christy High Shine High Waisted Disco Pants ~~Was £15.00~~ Now £10.00
Riley Lace Back Georgette Shirt ~~Was £18.00~~ Now £11.00
Xanthe Black Suedette Peeptoe Wedge ~~Was £25.00~~ Now £18.00
Harper Spiked Bracelet £8.00
TOTAL = £47

This is what I put together. It is perfect for a night out or you could even change the wedges for a pair of boots/creepers and wear it in the day. I am obsessed with disco pants at the moment and these are amazing dupes for the expensive American apparel version. I love the look of a top tucked in to them but for us curvy girls it not always the most flattering so I decided to pair it with a long dip hem chiffon top. I chose the black wedges because you can never go wrong with a pair of black wedges and much prefer the look of wedges with disco pants than heels. I wanted to edge it up a little and when I saw this spike bracelet I just had to add it to the outfit. Spikes and studs are everywhere and bang on trend for autumn so it was perfect for the outfit.

Have you taken up the challange?

KayleyJane x

!*Phat.Fashion.And.Beauty*!

I Heart Drugstore Makeup Tag

My Top 10 Drugstore Products

FOTD - Honey Lust

Beauty Things I Suck At Tag

White Rabbit

FOTD - Whats Nude

April Favourites

Jigsaw Falling In To Place

L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash V YSL Glossy Stains

Favourite Blushes

FOTN - Really Red

February Favourites

FOTD

Twitter and SheSaidBeauty

February Wishlist

Trend Alert - Monochrome

January Favourites

Superdrug Naturally Radiant Brightening Hot Cloth Cleanser

A - Z Of Beauty

Mallzee - Making Shopping Social!

NOTD: Topshop - Mermaid

On The Go Makeup Bag

FOTD - Sahara Treasure

How much is my face worth tag!

Boohoo £50 Blogger Challange

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