tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61245123438132387462024-02-22T05:02:33.969-08:00PRETTY MAKEUP TIPSEvery woman would want to look beautifulAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comBlogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-2561196253230123482013-09-10T10:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.128-07:00#theSOproject: 03 Foundation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65qTBrhRaSgPRGOEV3EMhn7FIpFaAOZIxVFq3doVZAaLTqOjnMZ5QkOTyLJk1AQXBKKVcrAG4l5g62DO21jYX6noK5moUEScmuQNTWDtOH8bgE481zHTYcxhUhPfrevKuHRRBDk3nU_Y/s1600/1foundation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65qTBrhRaSgPRGOEV3EMhn7FIpFaAOZIxVFq3doVZAaLTqOjnMZ5QkOTyLJk1AQXBKKVcrAG4l5g62DO21jYX6noK5moUEScmuQNTWDtOH8bgE481zHTYcxhUhPfrevKuHRRBDk3nU_Y/s1600/1foundation.jpg" /></a><br><br>Contents: <a href="#what">What's What?</a> • <a href="#pick">How to Pick a Foundation</a> • <a href="#apply">How to Apply a Foundation</a> • <a href="#tried">Tried and Tested</a></div> <br><br><Br> <a name='more'></a><div align="justify"> Foundation... oh boy, oh boy. I won’t lie to you, foundation is a pretty complex topic, and one that often takes years for makeup artists to master. Beautiful skin can be hard to achieve - however luckily for you, you’ve only got one face to master (unless you are a makeup artist). So hopefully these tips will help you to get a handle on what you need to do. For those of you don’t already know, this post is my third installment to the <a href="http://prettypleaseprettyplease.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/the-starting-off-project.html">Starting Off Project</a> (better known as <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23thesoproject&src=typd&f=realtime">#theSOproject</a> on Twitter).<br><br><br> <h3><A name="what">What’s What?</a></h3> Personally, I never used to bother with foundation. I was lucky in that my skin was pretty fairly spot-free, so why bother? These days, however, if I’m doing anything more than a super simple eye look, I will always put on at least a little tint to my face, just to even out my skin-tone and balance my look. A foundation helps to cover spots and blemishes, redness and veins. Please remember though, if you don’t feel comfortable wearing foundation then don’t - some people can’t due to sensitive skin, and some people just don’t want to, which is fine.<br><br> Foundations come in an array of finishes, consistencies and coverages. Sound like gobbledegook to you? Then keep reading...<br><br> <u>Coverage</u><br> <ul><li><b>Sheer</b> - My most frequently used. Barely any coverage and most frequently found in tinted moisturisers or BB creams (see explanation below). <li><b>Medium</b> - will cover a fair bit of redness and imperfections. I am more likely to wear this for a night out or special occasion as it can feel a little heavy on the skin. Something like Nars Sheer Glow or other liquid or powder foundations on the market. <li><b>Full</b> - this will cover your face so much that sometimes your skin won’t even be recognisable due to the amount of makeup caked on. I’d save this as more of a concealer for patches of acne; in my experience this coverage is most regularly found in a creme or sometimes liquid consistency.</ul><br><br> <u>Consistency</u><br> <ul><li><b>BB Cream</b> - These are still relatively new to the market. These are usually in liquid form and usually provide sheer coverage. They also provide SPF and moisturisation, and sometimes even have anti-aging properties. This is perfect for people with very clear skin or as a base for your makeup. <li><b>Tinted Moisturiser</b> - This is again a very lightweight option in liquid form with little coverage for those who want a light base to wear by itself or with concealer where needed. They are - as the name suggests - moisturising, but can be worn by oily-skinned girls if they pick something oil-free. <li><b>Liquid</b> - This can be worn by most skintypes as there are so many variations in coverage and formula. As suggested, this is comes in liquid form but can even range between watery and fairly thick and so can be applied in a range of ways. <li><b>Cream</b> - This stuff is often found in a pan or stick (a bit like a concealer). It’s not always full-coverage but is very likely to be. I’m still experimenting with these but so far I think that their best use is concealing and highlighting/contouring. <li><b>Powder</b> - This is more often used to set foundation so that it stays in place, although it can be used by itself if you’re oily skinned. This will give you a matte look which I’m not a huge fan of, but if you absolutely hate any shine then it’s worth investigating. <li><b>(Mousse)</b> - a consistency released by Maybelline a few years ago. I haven’t tried it properly myself, but it’s not hugely popular these days and I’ve heard that it’s best suited to oily skin types. </ul><br><br> <u>Finish</u><br><ul><li><b>Satin</b> - This is created with foundation that is lightly powdered and has no shine, but may have a little sheen. <li><b>Luminous</b> - This is a fairly unnatural finish that is more often used in editorial work by makeup artists, but it extremely iridescent and dewy. No powder needed here! <li><b>Natural</b> - As it suggests, as your natural skin would be. This will include a bit of a glow to make your skin look healthy. <li><b>Matte</b> - No shine or shimmer whatsoever. It’s not particularly modern and is apparently quite French. Of course we may want certain parts of our skin to stay matte, but overall I’m not a fan. Of course, don’t let that stop you... </ul><br><br><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7FMZzHucSkx7GlSNYEAQl50uTym9xExBWvtVC2mw5yS7i9ASh0eKnCh9tt9P4T8S7BkEqFfUpl31S-p4SFBkIkkAcyZdSvPnLvt7GT1gXCF8o0bkENPAFsusGmBBtEpa3CTKzhJ3RE7o/s1600/1foundation3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7FMZzHucSkx7GlSNYEAQl50uTym9xExBWvtVC2mw5yS7i9ASh0eKnCh9tt9P4T8S7BkEqFfUpl31S-p4SFBkIkkAcyZdSvPnLvt7GT1gXCF8o0bkENPAFsusGmBBtEpa3CTKzhJ3RE7o/s1600/1foundation3.jpg" /></a><br><font size="1"><i>Hmmm... which would you pick?</i></font></div> <br><br><Br> <h3><A name="pick">How to... Pick a Foundation</a></h3> When picking a foundation it’s good to think about the categories that I have mentioned above, but also think about what your skin wants. If you’re having trouble determining your skin type then please refer to my post on <a href="http://prettypleaseprettyplease.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/thesoproject-1-skincare.html">Skincare</a>. Also consider when you'll be wearing your foundation. For day to day you may want something sheer with SPF, but for night you may want fuller coverage and no SPF (or titanium dioxide) to avoid 'pale-face syndrome' when you have pictures taken of you.<br><br> If I were you I would take the time to research a bit online. Read stockists’ websites and blog reviews, I often get overwhelmed with what the sales assistants tell me in store. It is also important to remember that there are some inexpensive and some bank-breaking foundations out there. Some are good and some are not - to help you a little, I’ve got a <>tried and tested<> section down below to let you know my opinions on the foundations that I have tried.<br><br> So now you’re in the shop, what do you do? I would recommend matching your foundation yourself. This may take some guts as the sales assistants might have been taught to do it differently. I always match my foundation to my <b>chest</b>. Not to my neck (the palest place on the body as it’s sheltered from the sun by your chin) because I’ll look like a ghost, and not my face itself as I want it to blend in with the colour of the rest of my body for a natural look. Take two or three shades of tester foundation and do a stripe of each across your chest. Pick the one you think matches best and ask the sales assistant for a tester of it. They should oblige, but if not you can offer to bring along a little tub to take a bit home in yourself (available for under a pound in places like Superdrug). A foundation is an investment and cannot be returned so you have every right to try it out! Besides, you never know how your skin may react and the lights in the shops are hardly natural!<br><br><br> If you’re in a place like Mac then you’ll be faced with the option of cool-toned or warm-toned foundation. Please don’t panic, you can always ask the sales assistant to help you with this but I thought I’d include a word on the subject in case anybody wants to try this for themselves. Whether you are cool or warm-toned does not depend on the lightness or darkness of your skin, but rather your undertones (e.g. somebody who is olive-skinned is in fact cool-toned). This can be tricky, so I would ask a sales assistant for help, or follow this simple guideline:<br><br> <b>Cool-toned:</b> <br><ul><li>You suit silver jewelry best <li>The veins on the inside of your arm are bluish in colour </ul><br><b>Warm-toned:</b> <ul><li>- You suit gold jewelry best<br><li>-The veins on the inside of your arm are greenish in colour</ul> <br><br><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8b4d9RTkYRk9GtRxNA8nsBL5XkoOICQHuI94hI7ve3WeokHIZwtSBXbdEB2fxLCO7VmKJiiRP-5F0P6p8jfH3_zEeaL48L88SJK_hLLK8NSf6bqAaLaASFt3mAXkkV5HlnVwVWWhjMo/s1600/1foundation2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8b4d9RTkYRk9GtRxNA8nsBL5XkoOICQHuI94hI7ve3WeokHIZwtSBXbdEB2fxLCO7VmKJiiRP-5F0P6p8jfH3_zEeaL48L88SJK_hLLK8NSf6bqAaLaASFt3mAXkkV5HlnVwVWWhjMo/s1600/1foundation2.jpg" /></a></div><br><br><Br> <h3><A name="apply">How to... Apply your foundation</a></h3> <b>Prep:</b> Now you’ve picked your foundation and taken it home, what do you do with it?! Firstly you’re going to want to prep your skin ready to put makeup on it. You can buy all-purpose primers, but I prefer to tone (especially important if you have oily skin) and then moisturise. Alcohol-free baby wipes are a cheap alternative to toner for prepping purposes. Moisturiser will provide a nice base for your foundation to glide onto, and will improve its longevity. I would leave your moisturiser to sink into your face while you apply your eye makeup; this is also important as it’s easier to clean up any fallout that you have from your eyeshadow so that you’re not repeating steps.<br><br> <b>Tools:</b> When you come to putting the foundation on your face, fingers are great for anything that is liquid. However, if you want an ‘airbrushed’ look, your foundation to last even longer or are applying a powder then you’ll need some tools. Powders are applied best when they are pressed onto the face with a powder puff or powder brush, whereas creams and liquids look great when applied with a foundation or stippling brush. Really watery liquids or liquids applied to people with dry skin work best on sponges, so you don't buff the skin and potentially cause dry bits to flake off. Even when using a brush I like to smooth over my foundation with my hands afterwards to help it sink in and create a natural finish.<br><br> <b>Technique:</b> I start applying my foundation in the centre of the face as that is where people have the most redness and will need the most coverage. You may not need as much on the rest of your face, but it’s important to blend it all the way down to the bottom of your neck, anyway. This will prevent foundation lines and will keep your face and neck colour looking uniform with the rest of your body. Look out for patches on your hairline and ears (yes, I said ears), as well.<br><br> After this you may want to set your foundation with a powder across your T-zone or all over the face and neck. My weapon of choice is the <a href="http://prettypleaseprettyplease.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/the-mother-of-all-translucent-powders_15.html">Eshiko High Definition Powder</a> as it is translucent and will suit my skin year-round. There are a range of powders on the market perfect for the job, though.<br><br><br> <h3><A name="tried">Tried and Tested</a></h3>Here are a few of the foundations that I have tried for myself over the years and what I thought of them. Please note that my skin goes between being dry in the winter and more oily in the summer, I will specify which I was at the time that I used the foundation in each mini review.<br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-Radiance-Reveal-Healthy-Mix-Foundation_1313681/">Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation</a> - This was a fantastic liquid foundation for when my skin was more dry. I found that it wore off after a full day without powder, but it was so easy to apply and a bit of a bargain. I haven’t tested this on oily skin. The coverage is probably light to medium.<br><br> <a href="http://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/FixxCreme">Kett Cream Foundation</a> - This is definitely for people with oilier skin. I’m not sold on this as an all-over foundation as it’s fairly heavy coverage, but I like it as a concealer or for highlighting and contouring.<br><br> <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/tinted-moisturiser---oil-free/MUK163990144.html">Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturiser</a> - This was my favourite foundation for a very long time, and although I loved it when I had dry skin I’m looking to use it now that my skin is a little more oily too, due to its lovely sheer-light coverage.<br><br> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/159/1343/Mineralize-Skinfinish-Natural/index.tmpl">Mac Mineralise Skinfinish Natural</a> - This was my first setting powder, and although I don’t use it as much now due to its levels of titanium dioxide and talc, it’s still handy from time to time and could be used by itself as a foundation (although I found this to look a little cakey). If you do use this as a foundation apply any liquid concealers first as they will not sit on the powder.<br><br> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/158/10180/index.tmpl">Mac Pro Longwear</a> - Although this is a liquid foundation I found it to be quite gloopy and drying on the face. It didn’t sit nicely on my skin at all and has a medium coverage.<br><br> <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/sheer-glow-foundation/MUK200003693.html?dwvar_MUK200003693_color=UK200005273&start=3&q=sheer%20glow%20foundation">Nars Sheer Glow</a> - This is my all-time favourite foundation. It is liquid and medium coverage, and although it is ‘glowy’ it works perfectly on my skin whether it is dry or oily. I will always repurchase this foundation due to its gorgeous, silky texture and dewy finish.<br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/No7-Triple-Protection-Tinted-Moisturiser_1259576/">No 7 Triple Protection Tinted Moisturiser</a> - The worst tinted moisturiser that I have tried by far. It is a thick liquid that has to be rubbed in so well to avoid dreadful foundation lines. It’s supposed to change colour to match your skintone but always applies too dark for me with barely any coverage. For a full review, please read <a href="http://prettypleaseprettyplease.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/disappointing-products.html">here</a>.<br><br> <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/origins-vitazing-spf15-energy-boosting-moisturizer-50ml/p159806">Origins Vitazing</a> - This is a little like a BB cream and it has really grown on me. It comes out as a white liquid and matches your skin tone. The coverage is very sheer but the SPF is good for my nearly-no-makeup days and the extra moisturisation makes it a good base for makeup. I currently use this with my oily skin.<br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-Wake-Me-Up-Make-Up-Foundation-30ml_1246748/">Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation</a> - This is a great, cheap alternative to Nars Sheer Glow. It has a slightly dewy finish, although is a lot sheerer in coverage but can be built up a bit. I can use this with dry or oily skin.<br><br><br> I know that that was a long one, but there were so many tips that I wanted to include for you! As always, if you have an questions please leave them in the comments, or you can always <a href="mailto:prettypleasemail@gmail.com">e-mail me</a> or <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">tweet</a> me!<br><br> </div><div align="center"><i>What are your best foundation tips?</I><br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /><b>P.S. Have you entered my 100 follower <i><a href="http://pretty-makeup-tips.blogspot.com/2013/09/international-makeup-giveaway-one.html">international giveaway</a></i>? You can win a range of gorgeous makeup goodies until September 29th!</b></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-81821475697645859702013-09-08T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.138-07:00International Makeup Giveaway: One Hundred Followers!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhapQBfEDga7FtTUAY6WQ9GtihRBCBSk2HE2zV8_B31z4lWlodbjxbWMiMeSte1TxfMAhVl7OprxtU3aXP1SlGwCMI8G4d6r5K4rHHIco64kT_5AJ19Qt90sRQPhXh8wGWaSemYKWvp-os/s1600/giveaway1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhapQBfEDga7FtTUAY6WQ9GtihRBCBSk2HE2zV8_B31z4lWlodbjxbWMiMeSte1TxfMAhVl7OprxtU3aXP1SlGwCMI8G4d6r5K4rHHIco64kT_5AJ19Qt90sRQPhXh8wGWaSemYKWvp-os/s1600/giveaway1.jpg" /></a></div><br><br><br> <a name='more'></a>If you've followed my blog for a while, you may have noticed that I have reached a pretty important milestone recently. 100 followers may not seem like a huge deal to some more established bloggers, but the fact that so many people have liked my blog enough to click on that 'follow' button is pretty humbling! Over the past few weeks I've also got chatting to a lot of other beauty bloggers and so I decided that it's time that I give a little something back to the community!<br><br><br> <h3>Rules</h3> Sorry to be a bore, but these rules are in place so that the competition is fair and we don't fall out, because that wouldn't be any fun now, would it? <ul><li><b>You must follow me on GFC or Bloglovin' <u>publically</u></b> - this may involve setting up a Bloglovin' account if you do not already have one. If you follow me anonymously and I cannot verify that you can follow me, I will have to forfeit your place as winner <li><b>Please be sure to check the e-mail that you provide regularly</b><li><b>I will contact the winner by e-mail on 29th September</b> - if after contacting the winner I do not hear from them within 48 hours then I will choose a new winner </ul><br><br><Br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJK3PVQguUUzUcq6gNi8qhXPRv38En3OknWJgvRhWedHtqeZ0sJfdxCRzvGO5Tv0Yi0TOv23DLuFQrhROTxBtZ3AQa2e-KEGdWElZzL8xwMMD1zuST9UQ1UCC9XJwfV7y2bl_ykV5VKE/s1600/giveaway2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJK3PVQguUUzUcq6gNi8qhXPRv38En3OknWJgvRhWedHtqeZ0sJfdxCRzvGO5Tv0Yi0TOv23DLuFQrhROTxBtZ3AQa2e-KEGdWElZzL8xwMMD1zuST9UQ1UCC9XJwfV7y2bl_ykV5VKE/s1600/giveaway2.jpg" /></a></div><br><br><br> <h3>The prizes</h3>All prizes are makeup items and are products that I have tried and tested myself. These are my favourites that I think will suit girls with a range of skintones and tastes who like makeup, which since you are reading my blog, I assume you do.<br><br><ul><li><b>Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes Pencil in 'gold'</b> - This is a gorgeous, multitasking product and you can read my full review <a href="http://prettypleaseprettyplease.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/eye-candy-makeup-forever-aqua-pencils.html">here</a>. <li><b>Crown Pro Blending Crease Brush</b> - another fantastically versatile item that I could not be without, it's very similar to the Mac 117 and is probably my 'desert island' brush (not that I'd be worrying about makeup brushes if I was stuck on a desert island) <li><b>Pink Z Palette</b> - I have mentioned these in a <a href="http://prettypleaseprettyplease.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=z+palette">post</a> before because they are so useful - these magnetic palettes allow you to secure pans of any size from any brand which will not only save you money, but allow you to create your own versatile and unique palettes </ul><br><br><br> <a id="rc-df18071" class="rafl" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/df18071/" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a><script src="//d12vno17mo87cx.cloudfront.net/embed/rafl/cptr.js"></script><br><br><br> I hope that you guys like the look of the prizes and will enter! Remember, this is an international giveaway so <b>anyone</b> can enter! I will be running this giveaway for three weeks and will contact the winner when the competition closes (September 29th). If I do not hear from the winner within 48 hours I will choose a new winner and contact them!<br><br> <div align="center"><i>Thanks so much to all of my followers who have been so lovely to me over the past few months!</i> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-37531209592664216352013-09-06T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.145-07:00Lipstick Chat: Creme Cup by Mac<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqw6CVzhy8yB0Z4FOdiTfsTpMwTDsHJXgXsf6XKuLVMhZcCNDyJJwNNAzCILiq5zdH2reudo5WYhWRyjPIETZTYBi-Dh9WRkO8kY49r04B_TCk5Uo-o8dckm6DS7gb3aTWbAE-jgPzayw/s1600/cremecup1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqw6CVzhy8yB0Z4FOdiTfsTpMwTDsHJXgXsf6XKuLVMhZcCNDyJJwNNAzCILiq5zdH2reudo5WYhWRyjPIETZTYBi-Dh9WRkO8kY49r04B_TCk5Uo-o8dckm6DS7gb3aTWbAE-jgPzayw/s1600/cremecup1.jpg" /></a></div> <a name='more'></a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-e5Z_d4pv3AaKtUb7ad6EcD82yFJYS70PUSgV20L6vhQOqQSGJgDodo8CMoxBlBPeJnhl7Flf4giK2YVK7xLEKOJ0z2Z8cCaPEQ4kH2rzUs23p9lZ39IK1B1G4CLob3Kb0csPUDVYUFQ/s1600/cremecup3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-e5Z_d4pv3AaKtUb7ad6EcD82yFJYS70PUSgV20L6vhQOqQSGJgDodo8CMoxBlBPeJnhl7Flf4giK2YVK7xLEKOJ0z2Z8cCaPEQ4kH2rzUs23p9lZ39IK1B1G4CLob3Kb0csPUDVYUFQ/s1600/cremecup3.jpg" /></a></div><br><br><br> <div align="justify"> I often go through phases with my lipstick preferences. Whether it be a certain trend, my mood, or even the weather that sets me off, there are certain colours that I repeatedly crave. One such shade is the 'not-too-pink' bright pink. Spring and summer get me in the mood to wear a bright pink lip, but having cool-toned, pale skin it can be difficult to find a colour that doesn't <i>wear</i> me. <br><br> Fortunately, I have rediscovered this asset to my makeup collection. <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/">Creme Cup by Mac</a> is the mid-toned pink that manages to perk up my pale face without being the centre of attention. It really just ticks all the boxes! This was my first ever Mac purchase, and so I was shocked that this had been so unloved for so long. It's been one of my favourite lipsticks to use over the past month when I want a pretty non-statement lip that but isn't totally natural, either. It has a creamy consistency (as the name may suggest), but it does need to be applied lightly and with care, or it could end up looking a little caked-on. Luckily it has great pigmentation which means that one swipe is just enough to pretty up your pout. Oh, and don't leave it in a hot car like I did - it will melt!<br><br> <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbrgtCmwKtRNPnh1JZvyaivYRfQ-Wa6PBhBHTAlU0NhA2aE97-NvioXCLh_oZIoNLXPh38dEqGV0xtDh0fAVjZm6zcKQGb2IPV5wkHz6TftfWYyKININ8tl_Id_oFl9jZjBmzgiB3HTrw/s1600/cremecup2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbrgtCmwKtRNPnh1JZvyaivYRfQ-Wa6PBhBHTAlU0NhA2aE97-NvioXCLh_oZIoNLXPh38dEqGV0xtDh0fAVjZm6zcKQGb2IPV5wkHz6TftfWYyKININ8tl_Id_oFl9jZjBmzgiB3HTrw/s1600/cremecup2.jpg" /></a> <br><font size="1">All swatches taken in natural daylight</font></div> <br><br><Br> Despite having spent the last few months gathering dust in my makeup drawer this gets a huge thumbs up from me! I think that it would be a fantastic addition to anyone's makeup collection, especially if you're a pale girl who struggles to find a wearable brightish pink!<br><br> </div><div align="center"><i>What's your favourite not-too-natural lip colour?</i><br><img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-11198228345634404922013-09-03T10:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.152-07:00#TheSOProject: 02 Concealer<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilky1B7ttSy8xYY9Lx_g5m1DQm_F9-7RcstL-Z9uPRB1wvklgi7LhVPWJ5CSiKi107xi8LqNmcJ-x6ITnpP3SIlwL356YQVOXMvCDhkarqgYT8_5coR8MmRM_nm-G8fVhYRIFz9lGuV8k/s1600/1concealer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilky1B7ttSy8xYY9Lx_g5m1DQm_F9-7RcstL-Z9uPRB1wvklgi7LhVPWJ5CSiKi107xi8LqNmcJ-x6ITnpP3SIlwL356YQVOXMvCDhkarqgYT8_5coR8MmRM_nm-G8fVhYRIFz9lGuV8k/s1600/1concealer.jpg" /></a><br><br><br> <a name='more'></a> <div align="justify">Welcome, once again, to the SO Project! We're on week two now and today I'll be telling you all about concealer. If you need cluing in on what the SO Project actually is, then have a quick read of my <a href="http://prettypleaseprettyplease.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/the-starting-off-project.html">introduction post</a>. FOr me concealer is one of the best items of makeup. A bit of mascara and a dab of concealer can make a world of a difference, especially if you know how to use it properly! In fact, with the right techniques you may not even need foundation at all! Have a read and see why concealer is so useful.<br><br> <h3>The Basics of Concealing</h3> Concealer is essentially designed to do just what the name suggests; conceal any imperfections whether they be spots, blemishes or discolouration. The types of concealer you can get on the market, however, are numerous. The main types are fluid consistencies, solid/creamier types and even powders. In my personal experience the fluids tend to be better for covering areas of redness or discolouration, whilst the more solid types are better for covering small areas such as spots or blemishes.<br><br> Concealers should always be placed over the top of foundation (the foundation will cover some discolouration by itself). To cover larger areas, a foundation brush should be used to help spread the product and blend it, whilst a smaller concealing brush is perfect for pin-point concealing. It is also important that you concealer matches the colour of your foundation - anything too dark will just make your face mucky and anything too light will highlight your imperfections rather than cover them! It is also a very good idea to set your concealer with some powder - be sure to press the powder onto the skin so that you don't wipe away all of your hard work!<br><br> <h3>Using Concealer to... Colour Correct</h3> It is also worth noting that within the concealer family you can also buy <b>correctors</b> which come in different colours to counteract different tones of discolouration. For example, to cover your under-eye circles a lot of brands do a colour corrector with a peachy undertone to counteract the blue/purple. I haven't used one of these in a very long time, but my favourite that I've used is the <a href="http://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/8902/15905/Mobile/Mob10-Step-Beauty-video/Corrector/New-Shades/index.tmpl?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-ShoppingFeed-_-Mobile-_-Mob_10StepBeautyvideo&77tadunit=08566737&77tadvert=10008618634&77tkeyword=&77tentrytype=s&77tentry=shopping_feed_ppc&gclid=CN_-hK_iqbkCFUuWtAodaW4AZA">Bobbi Brown Corrector</a> due to its creamy texture which made it easy to blend. You can get other shades of corrector, such as green to counteract redness, but personally I prefer to do this with my foundation and regular concealer. You should layer up your corrector with some concealer on top so that your imperfections are completely undetectable!<br><br> <div align="center"><img src="http://data.whicdn.com/images/36572702/Kim-Kardashian-Contouring-Makeup-Scott-Barnes-492x489_large.jpg"><br><font size="1">Image courtesy of <a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/36572702/search?context_type=search&context_user=1567595&query=kim+kardashian+contour&pgx=OpenMobileApp">weheartit.com</a><br><br><br></font></div> <h3>Using Conealer to... Highlight</h3> Another way to use you concealer which everybody seems to be getting into right now (thanks to Kim Kardashian) is highlighting. Opting to use concealer (or even foundation) for your highlighting is a lovely, natural option. If you're not sure what highlighting is, it is basically using makeup to create the illusion of a really impressive bone structure! It works by putting concealer (or foundation) a couple of tones lighter than your main foundation on certain areas of the face to make them appear to 'stand out' more, giving the face more dimension and bringing more light to it, too. The main places to do this are:<br><br> <ul><li><b>The brow bone</b> - That's the bone you can feel just under your brows (duh!). <li><b>The Under-eye 'V' area</b> - Follow the line down from the corner of your eye that runs parellel with the bridge of your nose. Stop this line when you hit the cheekbone and then follow the natural line of your cheekbone. This is your outline, and the inside of this shape can be 'coloured in' with concealer, too. <li><b>The centre of the bridge of the nose</b> - Avoid the very tip of your nose and carry the line up a little onto your forehead too (a couple of lines of concealer can be added just over your brows to bring even more light to your face!) <li><b>A bit on the chin</b> - Easy there, tiger, you don't want to add so much that you look like a shine-ball! </ul><br><br>My weapons of choice for this technique are either <a href="">Kett Creme Foundation</a> (highly pigmented, therefore perfect for concealing, or in this case, highlighting) or <a href="">Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer</a> (my regular go-to concealer of choice). If I am using Kett I will put it on underneath my foundation, so that as I buff my foundation into the skin it helps to blend the highlight in even more. If I am using my Collection 2000 concealer I will tend to place this on top of my foundation due to its fluid consistency which makes it easy to blend in seamlessly. If you really want to amp up the chiseled cheekbone look then you may want to pair up your highlighting skills with some contouring, but I will talk more about this in <b>Week Four: Bronzing</b>!<br><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr4ieHDPz8zOY6k3iODLkXJyesQ3PahLylbEXQmWiCe1qLK5wfKm-VEWvFNCKbagc0eCREdcPZQJlMutqFJ0aXU2Fz7mXcFXFWZV_VuQgocf5rUkEXYTOpavAHnBeu7EPmURA_-EMm8gk/s1600/IMG_2480.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr4ieHDPz8zOY6k3iODLkXJyesQ3PahLylbEXQmWiCe1qLK5wfKm-VEWvFNCKbagc0eCREdcPZQJlMutqFJ0aXU2Fz7mXcFXFWZV_VuQgocf5rUkEXYTOpavAHnBeu7EPmURA_-EMm8gk/s1600/IMG_2480.JPG" /></a></div><br><br><br> <h3>Tried and tested...</h3> Looking back, concealer is one item that I don't feel as though I've explored the market as much as I could do... I blame it on the hard=to-shop-for pale skin. Anyhow, here are a list of the concealers that I <i>have</i> tried and what I thought of them: <ul><li><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/157/314/Studio-Finish-SPF-35-Concealer/index.tmpl">Mac Studio Finish</a> - This was one of the first decent concealers that I tried and it worked really well for me for a while. I'd say that overall this is best for covering up individual spots. When I tried to use this to cover a cluster of blemishes on my chin, on the other hand, I actually found this to be really drying and it just ended up looking flaky. <li><a href="http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10052&productId=984434">Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer</a> - This is my current favourite concealer. It comes in a tube with a sponge-tip applicator (perhaps not the most hygenic thing in the world) and is fantastic for undereyes and covering larger areas of redness. Plus it's £4.19 - bargain! <li><a href="http://www.kikocosmetics.co.uk/make-up/face/concealers/Full-Coverage-Concealer/p-KM00102003">Kiko Full Coverage Concealer</a> - This is a little greasier in consistency than Mac Studio Finish, but it is pretty good at covering up. Good value for money, but I wouldn't skip on the powder for this one! <li><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/157/964/">Mac Moisture Cover</a> - I really loved this concealer, but I find that it is so similar to the Collection 2000 one that I'd rather buy that instead and for a fraction of the cost! <li><a href="http://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/8904/15927/Mobile/MobCorrect-and-Conceal-Video/Creamy-Concealer/New-Shade/index.tmpl?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-ShoppingFeed-_-Mobile-_-Mob_CorrectandConcealVideo&77tadunit=08566737&77tadvert=10008618634&77tkeyword=&77tentrytype=s&77tentry=shopping_feed_ppc&gclid=COaPs8fcrbkCFU3LtAodR2oAmQ">Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer</a> - It was a while back when I used this, and it is a really lovely product but probably a little too on the creamy side for some people's tastes and <i>incredibly</i> expensive. If you like your concealer to be <i>creeeamy</i> and money isn't an issue then this may be for you! </ul><br><br><br> I think that's just about it from me! I hope that this will help some of you to see the purposes of concealer that go beyond the obvious. If you have any questions on anything in this post then please feel free to leave a comment or <a href="">tweet me</a>. </div> <div align="center"><i></i><br><br> More of the SO Project:<br><ul><li>Week One - <a href="">Skincare</a></ul><br><br> <i>Do you have any extra uses/techniques for your concealer?</i><br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-16816254386822124022013-08-31T08:30:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.160-07:00August Loves<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii8I6PtPnO7zepx2nZCiFTgmpNJ633r_xp1W3VMqWUWwX0mMGeLeN7RoMc2h8ftRY6hF_MecnQoVPmSneLHjJZbu-F2RYjoPHltV9NHV4kjSh7WX6O-0F-29KdK3jdkNXwmWUgvmy5Xco/s1600/august_loves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii8I6PtPnO7zepx2nZCiFTgmpNJ633r_xp1W3VMqWUWwX0mMGeLeN7RoMc2h8ftRY6hF_MecnQoVPmSneLHjJZbu-F2RYjoPHltV9NHV4kjSh7WX6O-0F-29KdK3jdkNXwmWUgvmy5Xco/s1600/august_loves.jpg" /></a><br><br><br> <a name='more'></a><div align="justify">August has been a really great month for me. Not only did I start off the month with my first ever couple's holiday, but I also got to go on my second work placement of the summer. Naturally this involved a lot of traveling, and so any beauty items that made the cut for my makeup bag had to be pretty darn good! I have to say, I think that this month I've got a really nice little roundup of products! As per usual I’ve managed to condense them down to my top five.<br><br><br> <a href="http://www.origins.co.uk/product/3858/13004/Skincare/Category/Moisturisers/VitaZing/SPF-15-Energy-boosting-moisturizer-with-Mangosteen/index.tmpl">Origins Vitazing</a> - I’ve had this product for a few months now and have never loved using it as much as I do right now. I originally started using this as an alternative to tinted moisturiser, although I wouldn't exactly describe this as a tinted moisturiser. It adds a slight tint to the skin and I’ve been using it as a base for foundation or just concealer. I love it because it adds some extra moisture and a little SPF to my makeup routine. This is a unique and well-used member of my makeup collection!<br><br> <a href="http://www.beautybay.com/haircare/joico/kpakcolortherapyrestorativestylingoil/?mkwid=VhJhMEm8_dc&pcrid=12485385563&gclid=CNL5z-zqp7kCFcjKtAodkUoAuQ">Joico K-Pak Colour Therapy Restorative Styling Oil</a> - When I saw some Joico products at IMATS a couple of months ago I had every intention of picking up their shampoo and conditioner, but when the lovely woman at the stand told me how great this product was I knew that I just had to try it. This is without a doubt the best hair oil that I have ever tried. I love how soft and manageable it makes my hair whether I’m blowdrying or letting it dry naturally. I really notice the difference when I don’t use it and I'm pretty sure that I will be repurchasing this in a few months. That’s really saying something for me, as I think that I can sometimes be a little oblivious when it comes to haircare.<br><br> <a href="http://www.beautybay.com/accessories/tweezerman/g/minislanttweezer/">Tweezerman Mini Slant Tweezers</a> - I was horrified when I turned up for the start of my three-week internship in London and realised that I had forgotten my tweezers. Luckily my mum was working in London one day and she gave me this pair. I’ve used Tweezerman tweezers before and they are without a doubt the best brand that I have ever used. The tapered end makes it so easy to pluck with precision and minimise any pain. In fact, I used these on a friend to sort out her brows and she said that she didn’t feel a thing! The fact that these are travel sized are just the icing on the cake!<br><br> <a href="http://www.drlewinns.co.uk/nail-treatments/renunail.html">Dr LeWinn’s Renunail*</a> - I’ve already had a little rave about this product but I couldn’t leave it out of my favourites. My nails are looking the best that they have done in years and it’s all thanks to using this. If you want to read about my nail journey in detail and see some photographic evidence then you can read my review <a href="http://prettypleaseprettyplease.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/nail-rehab-dr-lewinns-renunail.html">here</a>. I’m most definitely going to be treating my nails to this product every so often when they are in need of a little TLC - I want to keep my lovely, long nails up!<br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Nivea-Lip-Tin-Vanilla_1288107/">Nivea Vanilla and Macadamia Lip Butter</a> - I bought this in Boots just before going on holiday because it looked like a nice, luxurious change to my regular favourite (chapstick). I'm so pleased that I did! Not only does it smell gorgeous - I’m a sucker for vanilla - but it leaves my lips feeling lovely, too. I especially like how the texture is creamier than my other lip balms and it doesn’t feel at all greasy.<br><br><br> I wanted to add a little message at the end of this post to any American readers out there. I am off to Florida at the end of next week and was wondering if anybody could recommend me any beauty products that I should pick up when I'm out there? I'll be doing a haul when I get back!<br><br> </div> <div align="center"><i>What have been your favourite products to use this month?</i><br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-64900939324698138922013-08-29T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.167-07:00Nail Rehab: Dr Lewinn's Renunail <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9ECcGCelw3ruLL-f_LYKBVlTOnxMl8HdFFlDbRs0n2rkvoHtHyQMuxsj575BMn-iJhLHIx0ZQV46GXesBKRsdgQMsREJIzREB8qIpAOLYNNGAWiWpBMcoC0HT3OjBpDXQV1LKvl_9tA/s1600/renunail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9ECcGCelw3ruLL-f_LYKBVlTOnxMl8HdFFlDbRs0n2rkvoHtHyQMuxsj575BMn-iJhLHIx0ZQV46GXesBKRsdgQMsREJIzREB8qIpAOLYNNGAWiWpBMcoC0HT3OjBpDXQV1LKvl_9tA/s1600/renunail.jpg" /></a> <a name='more'></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6BBdRJ_eOf4UmYLS1SxHS9zBWbMX6FDGI7gD7JfFAL-3T5Q-4tVYMcAx6AffsRLq3XmRnxXg3qr2PZFteDpeXLsEbciU8vTjNWqSzzmkDw5uNL5vbaZ9eEV8fayPQBxut1XrnNcfOooM/s1600/renunail2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6BBdRJ_eOf4UmYLS1SxHS9zBWbMX6FDGI7gD7JfFAL-3T5Q-4tVYMcAx6AffsRLq3XmRnxXg3qr2PZFteDpeXLsEbciU8vTjNWqSzzmkDw5uNL5vbaZ9eEV8fayPQBxut1XrnNcfOooM/s1600/renunail2.jpg" /></a><br><div align="center"><font size="1">My nails after using Renunail for 3 weeks</font></div> <br><br><br> <div align="justify"> I’ve always wanted pretty nails. Unfortunately for a student who nibbles their nails when they get stressed (i.e. most of the time) this proved to be a bit of an impossibility. Let’s not even talk about the damage they had suffered from my first set of acrylics and two rounds of shellac. Cue <a href="http://www.drlewinns.co.uk/renunail-nail-strengthener-56g.html">Dr LeWinns Renunail Nail Strengthener</a>*. Renunail promises stronger, longer nails in just four weeks - ah, what music to my ears! <br><br> I started using Renunail when I was on holiday. One problem with this was that I found when I didn't allow the newest layer to dry properly it would go a little sticky in the heat. This can definitely be avoided, however, by applying it before bed to allow it plenty of time to dry. Try not to put it on in the dark like I did, though - a little goes a long way with this so you will definitely need to watch how much comes off on the brush! Despite my initial setback I did notice a change in my nails within the first few days of using Renunail. <br><br> The strengthener itself is a clear polish containing calcium to strengthen your nails, and comes in a 30ml bottle. The instructions say to apply two coats onto clean nails and continue applying a coat per day for the next five days. The day after this (day seven) the polish should be removed. This routine is repeated a further two times for an overall programme that lasts three weeks. You are advised to take a two week break in between cycles. <br><br><br> <div align="center"><font size="1"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTsLWbP2sHxtfQWtPtWyo_iaG32E7RJLOEGhtre2FD5_PIUM0kEL9PrnRsPIVsXqB6XbqQZlmC2BMFL90IwXBczJOXx2zBR7EBcdA_iH3umR084CAtRd11VF7hFhj4FLdvqxKXMSNJtc/s1600/renunail4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLTsLWbP2sHxtfQWtPtWyo_iaG32E7RJLOEGhtre2FD5_PIUM0kEL9PrnRsPIVsXqB6XbqQZlmC2BMFL90IwXBczJOXx2zBR7EBcdA_iH3umR084CAtRd11VF7hFhj4FLdvqxKXMSNJtc/s1600/renunail4.jpg" /></a><br>My nails whilst wearing Renunail half way through the treatment.<br><br><br> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6L71OGCz64AyKvbPffoBDI-3e86ka4oeyvdYgp7SxcwC2d75LLaYXFtetAyA6yEbykDkY8n58rjR9abHoRHUntElkVxcYNdxQ9pSkj3o4x2BKtMPsLsdBecjJjiuGpa-wew9VTz7EfM/s1600/renunail3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6L71OGCz64AyKvbPffoBDI-3e86ka4oeyvdYgp7SxcwC2d75LLaYXFtetAyA6yEbykDkY8n58rjR9abHoRHUntElkVxcYNdxQ9pSkj3o4x2BKtMPsLsdBecjJjiuGpa-wew9VTz7EfM/s1600/renunail3.jpg" /></a><br>My nails now (after three weeks of Renunail). </div></font><br><br><br> I have been using Renunail for just over three weeks now and I am so pleased with the results! Before, my nails were quite short and not a very nice shape, and really very weak. However, after my first week of using Renunail I actually cut my nails as I was worried that they were going to get so long that they may break! Perhaps I should have had more faith in Renunail, but two weeks after that my nails are undeniably looking much healthier - not to mention prettier - than before! I’ve tried not to do too much to my nails in terms of cutting/shaping them so that you can see just how far they have come along.<br><br> I really would (and have!) recommended this product to anyone who wants to grow or strengthen their nails. I’m so pleased that I tried Renunail and will most definitely be reaching for it every so often to keep my nice, long nails up. Besides, with such a big bottle this will be lasting me a very long time. Once I’ve given my nails a bit of a break I’m even thinking of using this as a base coat from time to time!<br><br><br> </div><div align="center"><i>Which products do you like to use to keep your natural nails looking fabulous?</i><br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /><font size="1">*This product was a free PR sample, but I can guarantee that anything written on this blog comes from my own thoughts and opinions. I promise to not let this be influenced by anyone else in any way whatsoever - you can count on me!</font></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-5280223469596489742013-08-27T10:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.174-07:00#TheSoProject: #1 Skincare<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijJQ04cKCyoJmf1es5k55oHa7EzzkI8DqBwv-2v3VcAJetJKFdl9ZPuSu3Gji9GDZ2Fj4BijfRvhVEpXASwhOpopHu3qzkBa7JipLnkHP3TcPNzGTdpylb7D8qV-uRNIYuRDO3acjoXcI/s1600/1skincare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijJQ04cKCyoJmf1es5k55oHa7EzzkI8DqBwv-2v3VcAJetJKFdl9ZPuSu3Gji9GDZ2Fj4BijfRvhVEpXASwhOpopHu3qzkBa7JipLnkHP3TcPNzGTdpylb7D8qV-uRNIYuRDO3acjoXcI/s1600/1skincare.jpg" /></a></div> <a name='more'></a> <div align="justify"> <br><Br><Br>The day is finally here - welcome to my very first installment of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?src=typd&q=%23thesoproject">#TheSOProject</a>! If you don't know what I'm talking about, then you may want to read my <a href="http://prettypleaseprettyplease.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/the-starting-off-project.html">last post</a>. All you need to know for now is that I’m going to be giving you my top tips on a series of makeup items every week starting today with Skincare. That’s right - you’ve got a whole ten weeks to look forward to of this!<br><br> Skincare is a pretty broad topic to go over in one post, but it’s also the first thing that you should be looking at if you’re thinking about starting out with makeup. A nice, clean canvas (aka your face) will make everything else follow much easier. You should be taking care of your skin with a simple routine of 'cleanse, tone and moisturise' at the very least. Having said this, though, I can totally understand why some people struggle with this - myself included. I always feel as though skincare is one aspect that you really should try to put a good amount of money towards - you don’t want to be putting just any old rubbish on the delicate skin on your face. I once used a cheap all-purpose moisturiser on my face and ended up with what can only be described as <b>monstrous hives</b>.<br><br><br> <H3>My Skincare Routine</h3> If I’m being honest with you I’m still not 100% satisfied with my skincare routine. This may be partly because my skin likes to go between being dry in winter to oily/combination as the weather heats up, but I also know that my diet and water-drinking habits could be improved! Plus, let's not forget that I've been living on a student budget for the past year... Even so, here is a glimpse of what my current skincare routine currently looks like.<br><br> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZFEg45JwIrAHD-hnmTi8CyP2YruKkNyxhNzTipyw0MFp16NvpPfzEJh2-t5WVKYRth81skI2TvRmhT3Q3atkezfPihnpa-Ubxu3FlprMIM92ETYd32moW5cksjL1tDxpF_NMdr-aVSM/s1600/IMG_2393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZFEg45JwIrAHD-hnmTi8CyP2YruKkNyxhNzTipyw0MFp16NvpPfzEJh2-t5WVKYRth81skI2TvRmhT3Q3atkezfPihnpa-Ubxu3FlprMIM92ETYd32moW5cksjL1tDxpF_NMdr-aVSM/s1600/IMG_2393.JPG" /></a><br><br><Br> I use <a href="http://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/buy-Bioderma-Crealine-H2O">Bioderma Sensibio H2O</a> every evening with a cotton pad to remove my makeup, I then follow this up with my <a href="http://uk.lizearle.com/cleanse-tone-moisturise/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser.html">Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish</a>. I use this with a muslin cloth so that my skin is also being slightly exfoliated, taking off any remenants of makeup and dead skin cells, too! After this I will moisturise; I am currently using the <a href="http://www.origins.co.uk/product/3868/23831/Skincare/Concern/Rehydrate-Repair/Make-A-Difference-Plus/Rejuvenating-Moisturizer/index.tmpl?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-ShoppingFeed-_-Concern-_-RehydrateRepair&77tadunit=ef65a051&77tadvert=24644432685&77tkeyword=&77tentrytype=s&77tentry=shopping_feed_ppc&gclid=CI2sv4L7nbkCFUXKtAodmVgAuw">Origins Make a Difference +</a> but this is the product that I will switch up the most frequently. The only way that my routine changes in the morning is that I will not use Bioderma, and around once a week I will exfoliate after cleansing. My current favourite way of doing this is by mixing some Bioderma with Bicarbonate of Soda to create a natural exfoliant and leaving it on my skin for ten minutes.<br><br><br> <h3>Your Skincare Routine - Skin Types</h3> When formulating your own skincare routine, the first big step you need to take is to determine what skin type you have. Skin types are how your skin naturally behaves, and it tends to depend on your genetics and environment. Try to observe your skin; do certain patches of skin behave differently? Also remember that your skin type can change as you get older or as the seasons change. There are four main skin types:<br><br> <ul><li><b>Dry</b> - Flaky or 'tight' feeling skin that is in need of a bit of extra moisture. <li><b>Normal</b> - Unless you're incredibly lucky you will only have 'normal' skin as a child: the pH is right where it should be (normal skin is slightly acidic) and it doesn't tend to be too dry or oily. <li><b>Oily</b> - If you often feel 'shiny' or glowing then you may have oily skin. Oily skin also tends to be more spot-prone. <li><b>Combination</b> - Combination skin is a mix of any of the above categories. Most people will have combination skin to some extent. </ul><br><br><br> <h3>Your Skincare Routine - What's What?</h3> So all of this may seem a little overwhelming: let me break things down a bit for you to see exactly what does what!<br><br> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3P1o4cCfdcDi1-rrAebI2R2vHXF-jElBgxJZZ4sJ4j03xqHhy5Hv191nQRPxGgDKLqavql5OHagmAWx5771fstPnthIfX_fWikWVf-3H5SschJrhgheG5Kiwkj_DTojLjYG3Z9KlY4iM/s1600/IMG_2004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3P1o4cCfdcDi1-rrAebI2R2vHXF-jElBgxJZZ4sJ4j03xqHhy5Hv191nQRPxGgDKLqavql5OHagmAWx5771fstPnthIfX_fWikWVf-3H5SschJrhgheG5Kiwkj_DTojLjYG3Z9KlY4iM/s1600/IMG_2004.JPG" /></a><br><br><Br> <ul><li><b>Cleansing</b> - This is what will clean your skin and keep it free from makeup and all sorts of other nasties. Cleansers can come in cream, gel or oil form. Take your pick, but stay away from those foamy cleansers! They will strip your skin of the natural oils that it needs. <li><b>Exfoliating</b> - This can be done with physical or chemical exfoliants which will get rid of the old, dead skin cells and let the new, glowing ones come through! <li><b>Toning</b> - This will help to maintain the pH of your skin and is an important stage in prepping your skin for makeup. If you don't have a toner to hand but need to prep your skin, alcohol-free baby wipes are a good alternative. <li><b>Serums</b> - This is a pretty versatile category as there are serums that claim to do all sorts from anti-aging to moisture-boosting, so if you want to use one then pick one that suits your main skin concerns. <li><b>Moisturing</b> - This one is pretty self explanatory, but I would go for a moisturiser that suits your skin type and has no SPF (you can do this separately for more efficiency). </ul><br><br> So that's what's what, but just remember that the important thing is that you formulate a skincare routine that suits <b>your</b> skin type! My top tips for choosing your own skincare items are to avoid anything with that has <b>alcohol</b> (dries out the skin), <b>mineral oils</b> (a cheap, inefficient ingredient) and <b>parabens</b> (found in cancerous tumours) in the ingredients - ain't nobody got time for that! <br><br><br> <h3>Brands I Love</h3> If you're looking for a place to start looking, here are a few skincare brands that I have tried in the past and enjoyed using. I've tried to include a range of prices:<br><br> <ul><li><a href="http://www.avene.co.uk/">Avene</a> <li><a href="http://www.bioderma.com/en/home.html">Bioderma</a> <li><a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/cms/product/supercat/skincare.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT681">Estee Lauder (Verite range)</a> <li><a href="http://www.greenpeople.co.uk/">Green People</a> <li><a href="http://www.laroche-posay.com/default_int.aspx">La Roche-Posay</a> <li><a href="http://uk.lizearle.com/">Liz Earle</a> <li><a href="http://www.origins.co.uk/index.tmpl">Origins</a> </ul><Br><Br><Br> I hope that my little insight into skincare has helped you somewhat, and maybe even taught you something that you didn't know before. If you want a more in depth look at skincare (one post really isn’t enough!) then I would really recommend checking out Carolin Hiron’s blog at <a href="http://www.beautymouth.com">BeautyMouth.com</a> - she really is the expert!<br><br> </div><div align="center"><i>What are your top skincare tips?</i><br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-80586797373715592972013-08-22T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.203-07:00The 'Starting Off' Project<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEoarQ9_EvyQQ-b5lzJJ4N-CoILAVNz7PVAhHl_8XsLqpKiA0irVDI-og4HoeGCdl48nG8bm702kB1N6aZyhQIsB2HerkmwtHT8-v5RHwgpATtUwCfvhhj48swW73GnBiK42VTxCuL4lE/s1600/SO+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEoarQ9_EvyQQ-b5lzJJ4N-CoILAVNz7PVAhHl_8XsLqpKiA0irVDI-og4HoeGCdl48nG8bm702kB1N6aZyhQIsB2HerkmwtHT8-v5RHwgpATtUwCfvhhj48swW73GnBiK42VTxCuL4lE/s1600/SO+collage.jpg" /></a> <br><br> <a name='more'></a><div align="center"><h4>Makeup: it can be pretty confusing.</h4><br></div> <div align="justified">I was taught a little bit about makeup when I was younger, but when I got really interested in it I had to start finding out about it for myself. I was lucky enough to discover YouTube, but even then I had to watch hours of videos to learn how to use the products properly. Highlighting, concealing, bronzing, contouring... it can all seem pretty daunting.<br><br> If you're just starting out with makeup or are a little cosmetic confused then you've come at just the right time. <br><b>The 'Starting Off' Project</b> is a new project aimed at people who are just getting into makeup or are trying to learn more about it. I will be posting a different post about a different type of makeup item every Tuesday for nine weeks. These posts will include tips and tricks, my favourites of the product and maybe some cheeky anecdotes too! <br><br> For those of you who are interested, here is a schedule of the posts that we will be doing: <ul><li>Week 1: Skincare <li>Week 2: Concealer <li>Week 3: Foundation <li>Week 4: Bronzer <li>Week 5: Blusher <li>Week 6: Mascara <li>Week 7: Eyeliner <li>Week 8: Eyeshadow <li>Week 9: Lipstick and Lip Gloss <li>Week 10: Makeup Tools </ul><br><br> The idea has come from Steph at <a href=”http://stephsinsidevoice.blogspot.co.uk/”>Steph’s Inside Voice</a> and there are tons of other beauty bloggers getting involved, so you should be seeing quite a few of these posts about the place! There are a few too many girls taking part for me to keep track, let alone list them all, so be sure to search <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23thesoproject&src=typd">#TheSOProject</a> on Twitter at 6pm on Tuesday to find links to the new posts.<br><br> Hopefully the posts will be helpful for any of you who are just getting into makeup or want to learn a little more, and maybe just a bit of entertainment for the rest of you!<br><br> </div><div align="center"><i>Week One starts on Tuesday, so stay tuned!</i><br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-9179226228577348172013-08-18T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.210-07:00Vaseline Spray & Go Body Moisturiser Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLb-dQEjvEq1Ln4_mUIZKJ6WJt_NPC39Kib4tbRgww_QBSzRHSaYLoajl_joAHw104V1QWSNViS9IqGU6TWBkkKyOOO_H7qsy-oRYz5mkvndAY2mAuapnJCwYjEbzQVM5zN9mggiXgo5E/s1600/vaseline_spray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLb-dQEjvEq1Ln4_mUIZKJ6WJt_NPC39Kib4tbRgww_QBSzRHSaYLoajl_joAHw104V1QWSNViS9IqGU6TWBkkKyOOO_H7qsy-oRYz5mkvndAY2mAuapnJCwYjEbzQVM5zN9mggiXgo5E/s1600/vaseline_spray.jpg" /></a></div> <a name='more'></a><div align="justify"><br><br><Br> I went on a mad one in Boots. You’ll already know this if you read my last post on my <a href="http://www.prettypleaseprettyplease.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/summer-holiday-beauty-minis.html">holiday beauty minis</a> but one of the things I spotted when I was in Boots was this. I wasn’t exactly sure what ‘this’ was when I first saw it, but when I found out that it was a body moisturising spray I knew that I had to try it.<br><br> The <a href="http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/EndecaSearchListerView?storeId=10052&langId=-1&catalogId=11051&stReq=1&searchTerm=vaseline+spray+go&newDepSearch=&x=0&y=0#container">Vaseline Spray and Go Body Moisturisers</a> are still fairly new on the market, but there are already three scents which you can purchase; the original, aloe vera and cocoa butter. I picked the coca butter to allow for optimum moisturisation. It was love at first spray; I can be pretty lazy when it comes to giving my body the moisture that it deserves. Unless I have nothing to do in the morning I can rarely be bothered to slather on any body cream. Often I feel like it can be tricky to rub in, especially if your skin is damp from the shower, and then I feel like I’m waiting for hours while my skin absorbs it before I can put my clothes on. Worry no more girls! This moisturiser can be applied in a continuous spray over skin and dry instantly. I rarely find that the product has even built up enough to need any extra rubbing in!<br><br> I can’t say that I have noticed a huge difference in the softness of my skin since switching to this; I certainly haven’t felt like I need any extra moisturiser. Having said that it’s also not one of those miracle moisturisers, I still have the odd speck of eczema which is pretty normal for me, but then it hasn’t aggrevated it either.<br><br> At first I was absolutely delighted to be using this product. It doesn’t particularly have a strong scent, but it just made life so much simpler! I still stand by this, but having had this for a couple of weeks now I can’t say that I am 100% satisfied. After checking the ingredients a few days after the purchase I noticed that the spray has two types of parabens in it. I’m a little frustrated that I didn’t check this to begin with as I am currently trying to gradually cut out using products that include parabens (for those of you that don’t know parabens have been found in cancerous tumours and cancer patients are told to never use any products that have any type of paraben as an ingredient).<br><br> Unfortunately the product’s one downfall that I have found means that I would feel wrong recommending this to you. I really hope that Vaseline reformulates this one day without the parabens!<br><br><br> </div> <div align="center"><i>Do you guys know of any spray-on moisturisers that are paraben-free?</i><br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-81394576751507787752013-08-16T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.219-07:00Summer Holiday Beauty Minis <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF28Mv5uDes_idIGJpQvHd47c9MWOfNBRifrR5nGlerj8wXlYRqlExd5SFtP63Tytgxs6fclJBw458gIo9NNjgJTVUEb6bYXYG_TI62V56Afwodd10DaPq09Whm9XHItVmEkURMBDPhB8/s1600/holidayminis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF28Mv5uDes_idIGJpQvHd47c9MWOfNBRifrR5nGlerj8wXlYRqlExd5SFtP63Tytgxs6fclJBw458gIo9NNjgJTVUEb6bYXYG_TI62V56Afwodd10DaPq09Whm9XHItVmEkURMBDPhB8/s1600/holidayminis.jpg" /></a></div><br><br><Br><a name='more'></a> At the beginning of the month I went away for my first couple's holiday with my boyfriend. We had a really lovely time, and the night before we stayed in the airport which meant both me and Phil getting over-excited. While Phil expressed his excitement by pulling an all nighter before our early morning flight, I went on a little mad one in Boots. What I bought may not seem that extreme to some of you, but after saving up for this holiday all year and being on a tight student budget, it was nice to buy a few things without planning it beforehand.<br><br> So, sit tight and enjoy my little roundup of summer beauty minis! <br><Br><br> <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/original-source-lemon+tea-treeshower-gel-50ml/invt/98744">Original Source Lemon and Tea Tree Shower Gel</a> £1.20 - This may be my favourite of my purchases. It's gorgeous fresh scent makes it a delight to use and leaves you feeling refreshed as well as relaxed. I've used Original Source shower gel before but after a while started to switch it up so that I didn't get bored. With this scent, however, I have to opposite problem. Since getting home I've been finding myself trying to use this as infrequently as possible so that it can last for longer! <Br><br> <a href="http://www.charlesworthington.com/hair-products/sunshine-protecter-shampoo">Charles Worthington Sunshine Protector Shampoo</a> £1.99 - I needed some travel-sized shampoo but I was especially pleased with the practical aspect of this one. This did a great job of keeping my hair feel clean and controllable. It claims to have notes of peach, melon and rose but I didn't think that they were that noticeable and left more of a fresh smell. I didn't feel like the actual act of using it felt particularly luxurious, but sometimes you just need something that gets the job done! <Br><br> <a href="http://www.charlesworthington.com/hair-products/sunshine-protecter-conditioner">Charles Worthington Sunshine Protector Conditioner</a> £1.99 - This was a great complimenary product to the shampoo. Even when I did get chlorine in my hair this did a fantastic job of stopping it from going frizzy and I really don't feel as though my hair suffered any sun damage at all, although the difference may be even more noticeable for women who have colour-treated hair. Unfortunately I cannot find this or the shampoo on any online sites I trust, but I'm sure that they will still be available in the travel aisles of many Boots stores. <Br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory-Travel-Size-Flake-Away%E2%84%A2-Body-Scrub-50ml_27906/">Soap and Glory Flake Away</a> £2.50 - It's a good idea to have a decent exfoliator on hand before you go on holiday so that your skin is looking and feeling its best ready for those lazy beach days. This is especially true if you are trying to get your feet beach-ready, like me. This exfoliator did a great job. I didn't find it overly harsh and its lovely peachy smell made it hard to resist. There is one flaw I would point out, in that if you get any product stuck on the lid it will not close properly which is a bit of a pain. Other than that I really can't complain! <Br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10052&catalogId=11051&productId=1288107&langId=-1&callingViewName&cm_mmc=Paid%20Search-_-Plusbox-_-Link-_-NiveaLipTinVanilla&cm_mmc=pla-_-google-_-Boots+Beauty-_-Beauty+-+PLAs">Nivea Lip Butter in Vanilla and Macadamia</a> £2.25 - Not strictly a mini but small enough to pass for one, I have been wanting to try a Nivea Lip Butter for a while. Other beauty bloggers seem to love them and there's something about them that sounds quite luxurious. For me, I think it's the cute packaging that originally made this stand out, and the product exceeded my expectations. It smells amazing and isn't at all greasy unlike some other lip balms. The fact that it is paraben-free also made me a very happy bunny indeed! <Br><br><br> I was so pleased with all of my purchases (including the extra one which will be in a separate post of its own very soon) and used them all whilst I was on holiday. In fact, I'm still using all of them now and would have happily purchased the full-sized versions.<br><br> <div align="center"> <i>What are your summer holiday beauty essentials?</i><br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-48974667440630303622013-08-15T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.226-07:00The Mother of All Translucent Powders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMsp8d35JuVbEhPXTnAlqIxXJHofc_hqy1vyMCoQVgx5p6DUzTQ_sOjR1SFER1t41-ves8vVUweUYDz5OBR_GQRnMx0gufVudhEolIKg6xr_WXYcK8cy8eW50DKwU1F4toYck4YorLVM/s1600/eshiko.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSMsp8d35JuVbEhPXTnAlqIxXJHofc_hqy1vyMCoQVgx5p6DUzTQ_sOjR1SFER1t41-ves8vVUweUYDz5OBR_GQRnMx0gufVudhEolIKg6xr_WXYcK8cy8eW50DKwU1F4toYck4YorLVM/s1600/eshiko.jpg" /></a></div> <a name='more'></a> <br><br> <div align="justify">If you follow my blog you may have noticed that I've been trying to do a post every other day and make up for lost time. Today I thought that I'd do a bonus little review for you about a seriously amazing product that I've been using for a while now. I bought the <a href="http://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/epages/BT4080.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT4080/Products/308[8]">Eshiko Ultra High Definition Powder</a> for a photoshoot that I did back in March upon <a href="">Wayne Goss'</a> recommendation. He said that this was the perfect translucent powder for photos as it is virtually undetectable both in person and in photos with absolutely no flashback.<br><br><br> <img src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/1303_untitled_221_zps1180de7f.jpg"><br><div align="center"><font size="1">The photo shoot where I used the powder. Click <a href="http://www.prettypleaseprettyplease.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/me-makeup-artist.html">here</a> for more shots.</font></div><br><Br> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznyhPmsKc6aXarBehvcQMUcgMUf3WIqiqJecwpkq5muT-d91J96ZmdbOJTeC1wuMxTp86YNlr8Od_F37nIHLJt-0c1D1AoCTNckvEqmAdvTpmPUtGKG30yZF2hTynYOl4pUlhByhzynM/s1600/eshiko2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznyhPmsKc6aXarBehvcQMUcgMUf3WIqiqJecwpkq5muT-d91J96ZmdbOJTeC1wuMxTp86YNlr8Od_F37nIHLJt-0c1D1AoCTNckvEqmAdvTpmPUtGKG30yZF2hTynYOl4pUlhByhzynM/s1600/eshiko2.jpg" width="300"/></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpY9yMna4AywSHL0HXUnJS_gGkjObwB2tZp8fXTgTbfKayx5-frzwuC-xciSkQjJcnkTHBrktV85iOUEvdYpk-z6_8RA6O0miFJ4GNoq9s2c8A53UXJhRbpZBk69fuAyUAol_6SqSlBvI/s1600/eshiko1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpY9yMna4AywSHL0HXUnJS_gGkjObwB2tZp8fXTgTbfKayx5-frzwuC-xciSkQjJcnkTHBrktV85iOUEvdYpk-z6_8RA6O0miFJ4GNoq9s2c8A53UXJhRbpZBk69fuAyUAol_6SqSlBvI/s1600/eshiko1.jpg" width="300"/></a><br><div align="center"><font size="1">In natural daylight wearing the powder and the product itself.</font></div><br><br><br> As you can see by the above photos, this is very much true and I can vouch for it as a fantastic powder for personal use, too. I tend to apply this by pressing it onto the skin with a cotton pad in a rolling motion. I will then dust off any excess using a fluffy powder brush. After doing this I feel as though it's difficult to even detect that I'm wearing a powder. This is due to the fact that the powder is so incredibly finely milled - in fact it is the world's <b>finest</b> silica powder. In terms of longevity is also passes with flying colours; when applied evenly across the skin, not only does it improve the lasting time of makeup, but it also doesn't cake throughout the day and dry out the skin. In fact, it does quite the opposite. I wore this almost daily through the worst part of the heatwave here this summer and it certainly helped to counteract the 'glow' that was inevitable in the intense heat. I honestly feel like if I were to switch to any other translucent powder at this point that it would be a stepdown.<br><Br> It may cost £22.50 but this product is just too good not to repurchase, and I would probably be willing to pay more considering how long it lasts for personal use. If you're a makeup artist you should seriously consider adding this to your kit.<BR><BR><BR> </div> <div align="center"><i>Do you have a favourite face powder?</i><br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-17696295221484158492013-08-14T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.318-07:00A Beginner's Guide to Blogging<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBOVznE3db2iJTWnHeXIN0r0hK8xxc0_lX8rZvDAxAJUA13lOVMVRUcB0AU1fE-QyYOO3FW2L-EcK_hWmxQG6YGDt2o7ez4OlVDjhqHJjE41GX2FFXqFT4aCSfMLA1ry1r76qBCMJaIjk/s1600/bloggingtips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBOVznE3db2iJTWnHeXIN0r0hK8xxc0_lX8rZvDAxAJUA13lOVMVRUcB0AU1fE-QyYOO3FW2L-EcK_hWmxQG6YGDt2o7ez4OlVDjhqHJjE41GX2FFXqFT4aCSfMLA1ry1r76qBCMJaIjk/s1600/bloggingtips.jpg" /></a></div><br><br><br> <a name='more'></a><div align="justify">I understand that I'm not the most experienced blogger out there, but I love to read this type of post and having read blogs for a while there are a few things that I look for when I find a new blog. These aren't rules, more things that attract me to a blog and make me more likely to read on! They are also guidelines that I try to stick to myself. Blogging tips are some of my favourite types of posts to read and so if you'd like me to do a more in depth post on any of the points that I mention you only need ask!<br><br><br> <div align="center"><h1>DO<br><br></h1></div><h3>001 Take your own pictures</h3>Blogging is personal. It's your little slice of the net and you want it to be unique just like you, right? If you're agreeing with me then don't make the mistake that I did with my first blog and use stock photos. In my opinion it just makes your blog look lifeless and - dare I say it - boring, which is the opposite of what blogging is about! Photography can be pretty tricky if you're not used to it, and I still have a lot to learn, but if there's one tip I can share about taking photos it's to take them in daylight if you possibly can and avoid the dreaded flash-photography!<br><br> <h3>002 Make you pictures as big as possible</h3>There is nothing more frustrating than seeing that somebody has taken the time to take a lovely picture of something but you can't see it because the photo is too small! On blogger there is an option to make any pictures that you like 'X-large'. I always think that bigger is better when it comes to pictures, so keep them as big as you can manage without losing some of the quality!<br><Br> <h3>003 Make it easy for your readers to follow you</h3>If you don't have a follow button at the top of your menu please go and add one now! When I've enjoyed a post on a blog I want to be able to follow it quickly, and hassle-free. If your button is difficult to find (or non-existant) people aren't going to take the time to follow you. Of course there are exceptions to this, but why not make it easier for your readers? My favourite way to follow people is via Bloglovin' and they have a number of follow buttons to choose from <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/widgets">here</a>. Just copy the code, go to the 'Layout' tab on your Blogger account, add a HTML/CSS gadget and paste it in! <br><h3>004 Have a simple template</h3>If I'm perfectly honest a nice template makes reading a blog a much more pleasant experience for me. I absolutely adore looking at cute blog layouts, but to begin with I think the best tip to live by is to keep it simple. Dark text on a light background is a must-have, and keep the font easy to read - plain and not too small. To be honest I find busy layouts kind of distracting, but there's nothing wrong with customising your template a bit. For example, I think that a personal blog header is a good shout - you can pay to get one made of even have a bash at doing it yourself. <br><h3>005 Get a twitter account</h3>For me, interacting with other bloggers is one of the most exciting parts of blogging. Luckily the lifestyle and beauty blogging communities are super friendly; try joining in the <a href="http://www.twitter.com/bbloggerschat">Bbloggers Chat</a> or <a href="http://www.twitter.com/lbloggerschat">LBloggers Chat</a> on a Sunday evening to talk with other bloggers and do some networking. I use my personal twitter handle for my blog as it means that my friends can potentially hear about my new posts, but other people choose to create a Twitter account specifically for their blog. There's a lot to be said about using social media to network your blog, but Twitter is by far my favourite! <br><h3>006 Make it easy for your readers to contact you</h3>Like I said, chatting to other bloggers is really fun so I like to have my e-mail clearly visible on my blog in case anybody wants to contact me with a question or just say hi. In my opinion it makes you seem personable, but not everybody is comfortable with sharing their e-mail with their readers. In that situation, if you're not keen on starting an e-mail account specifically for your blog, then adding some social media buttons may be a good idea. <br><h3>007 Proof-read your posts</h3>I know that I for one am certainly guilty of this from time to time, but I think it's really important to ensure that your blog posts have good grammar and spelling. I'm not going to unfollow anyone for a slip-up because it happens to us all, but when you put care into your blog posts it really shows. My favourite blogs to read are the best-written ones as they've taken the time to convey their message clearly to their followers, and they're the easiest to read! <br><br> <div align="center"><h1>DON'T<br><br></h1></div> <h3>008 Do follow for follow</h3>This has to be my pet peeve of blogging. Just because you've followed my blog does not mean that I am obliged to follow you back, nor am I particularly interested in following your blog just because it means that you'll follow me back. To me this signals that you don't necessarily care about the content of my blog, but are more interested in gaining followers for yourself, even if that's not the case. I want my readers to be people who genuinely enjoy my content, and that is the best way to gain followers! Contribute to the blogging community, comment on your favourite blogs, but make it meaningful and not generic - the blogs that I check out are the ones that I often see commenting on my blog or chatting to me on Twitter, not the ones who comment saying 'CHECK OUT MY BLOG I HAVE A GIVEAWAY'. Maybe that sounded a little ranty, but I think it's really important to contribute nicely and genuinely to the blogging community rather than spamming it. <br><h3>009 Change your layout every other day</h3>This is just a personal preference, but I find it a little distracting when bloggers change their layout all the time. Just like with websites people become familiar with the face of your blog and you don't want to confuse them. Besides, if your blog is new people may even think that they've turned up at a different blog all together! Try finding a template you like and not changing for a month minimum. This will give people time to get used to what your blog is about and concentrate on your content rather than your latest header - which is exactly what you should be doing, too! <br><h3>010 Worry about being super original to begin with</h3>I know that I've just banged on about making sure that your blog is unique in order to convey your personality, which I still stand by. In terms of your very first few posts, however, don't stress out about it! What is your favourite type of post to read? Are there any tags you fancy doing? I would recommend writing these posts first as it'll give you time to establish your writing style and what you enjoy writing, helping you to establish what sort of content you want to produce in the future. <br><br><div align="center">***</div><br><br> Hopefully this will help some of you who are new to blogging and are looking for some tips, or even if you're a more established blogger and are looking for some ideas! The most important thing to remember, though, is that blogging has no rules and you should blog the way that you like best. If you are a new blogger please leave a comment and say hello with a link to your blog!<br><br><Br> </div><div align="center"><i>Do you have any personal guidelines you like to stick to when you blog?</i><br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-54104906906304384492013-08-12T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.410-07:00My Top Ten Mac Eyeshadows <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kMyMLu9VrbvcYLq0LY2frmbaFWwclPdAdpdDplGS779DHG36X18WI_gBfqm2nNiwcfnx5tFw3K1RU39pSTQVpOMKUkG0o8zb5NfkvHbq9gL9uLlYth-ED9Jx9wE6sr9LPyXq147AAvI/s1600/maces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kMyMLu9VrbvcYLq0LY2frmbaFWwclPdAdpdDplGS779DHG36X18WI_gBfqm2nNiwcfnx5tFw3K1RU39pSTQVpOMKUkG0o8zb5NfkvHbq9gL9uLlYth-ED9Jx9wE6sr9LPyXq147AAvI/s1600/maces.jpg" /></a></div><br><br><br> <a name='more'></a><div align="justify">Eyeshadows used to be my absolute aspect of doing my makeup. Since then I have got just as excited about all of the other aspects of makeup artistry, but there’s one thing that still always sparks my interest; my MAC eyeshadow collection. MAC was the first ever brand of high-end eyeshadows that I bought and there’s still something about looking through their endless rows of colours and textures that gets me all googoo-eyed. <br><br> I really do think that the fantastic pigmentation of MAC eyeshadows make them worth the expense (£12.50), as they last you such a long time and, unlike many other brands, come out true to colour. I started collecting almost four years ago and am still to totally use up a shade. They’re so versatile and you can make so many combinations with them, so if you are considering treating yourself I would really recommend it. To help you choose which ones to buy, here are my ten all time favourites!<br><br><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEico85seihVGeiHfG-bCXyNwhKE2UTAueEB2Kg4ORgyD_yz8N0U9-YqjIg0GvXhLZcRKyGuPKtW8btKlAsXZkQgJzbR1PKFQyf0unprxhpHUc-GfsQ6OIofsKoGVfIw7DrhTi4i1yLESKs/s1600/maces22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEico85seihVGeiHfG-bCXyNwhKE2UTAueEB2Kg4ORgyD_yz8N0U9-YqjIg0GvXhLZcRKyGuPKtW8btKlAsXZkQgJzbR1PKFQyf0unprxhpHUc-GfsQ6OIofsKoGVfIw7DrhTi4i1yLESKs/s1600/maces22.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWVehXGZ1M4nbcTGDqXy0PEOz5QwXQnDEWkLjA7owqpyK2pz2Eg-h91LJh3gGm4RLJSnpMJCPvIcLa6Day4tQQF1rDywvFFTxwM095EWyDY4L4F_YZRNlZNswYyrUHyMGrJmc1PYtyqU/s1600/maces1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWVehXGZ1M4nbcTGDqXy0PEOz5QwXQnDEWkLjA7owqpyK2pz2Eg-h91LJh3gGm4RLJSnpMJCPvIcLa6Day4tQQF1rDywvFFTxwM095EWyDY4L4F_YZRNlZNswYyrUHyMGrJmc1PYtyqU/s1600/maces1a.jpg" /></a></div><br><br><br> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl">Brule</a> - Perhaps not the most interesting shade to start off with, but incredibly handy all the same. This shade has a lovely velvety texture when applied and I use it for one thing only; to apply all over my lid to neutralise the colour ready to apply some other colours. It is matte so looks very natural and is slightly yellowish which neutralises any red on your lids.<br><br> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl">Shroom</a> - I love using lashings of this for the evening time, although it’s subtle enough to use for daytime too. You can use this as a highlight in the inner corner or on the brow bone, or as a lid colour when you’re looking for a bit of shimmer. It’s not super frosty and so is pretty easy to pull off and I think that this looks gorgeous when worn with deeper gold tones.<br><br> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl">Naked Lunch</a> - If I could choose only one lid colour for the rest of my life, this may be it. It adds that gorgeous ‘glossy’ look on the lids that gives them a sheen without being particularly shimmery. It's a very pinky gold colour that I think would suit any skintone, although it’s obviously going to be more detectable the darker your skin.<br><br> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl">All That Glitters</a> - This is Mac’s signature ‘one-shade-suits-all’ eyeshadow. I’m sure that you’ve read about this before, but you'd better believe the hype! Any time, any season - I really can’t imagine it not looking good. I mostly use this as a lid colour, but I’ve also been known to use it in my crease with a lighter colour on the lid.<br><br> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl">Omega</a> - I have a number of matte browns, but Omega is the perfect matte brown for my brows as it is more cool-toned. It's not just me though, this shade will be a fantastic brow colour for a lot of natural blondes. I find it's best to apply it by using an angled liner brush to gently take it through the brows and define them.<br><br><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGL3shXqVfjvmNuTsWp6e8ot3fxHqiQqMKUMaXadDIUg2gJvzFiLsM88d8_KmO-FI2kZwdfWqlpXleRWGz1sX8NryV26Z5tZAPWKhW6iSO8CecULuWHjstkbq8_sF4kZZd-fdPi8dSMcw/s1600/maces2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGL3shXqVfjvmNuTsWp6e8ot3fxHqiQqMKUMaXadDIUg2gJvzFiLsM88d8_KmO-FI2kZwdfWqlpXleRWGz1sX8NryV26Z5tZAPWKhW6iSO8CecULuWHjstkbq8_sF4kZZd-fdPi8dSMcw/s1600/maces2.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXhHzH1_hVZF_QJ8v3QbMvP-eYoJdhgauWOdlZz0PAwPHZ8Js9saaJrYLx1YYvyaFpBGAaLK85-2GnTiIJ4ZKGWV4Bdz5T0t8MLP5GojLXB4P6ZsX2OZtLOzpoWvrihfn3B8AdV2TFwUw/s1600/maces2a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXhHzH1_hVZF_QJ8v3QbMvP-eYoJdhgauWOdlZz0PAwPHZ8Js9saaJrYLx1YYvyaFpBGAaLK85-2GnTiIJ4ZKGWV4Bdz5T0t8MLP5GojLXB4P6ZsX2OZtLOzpoWvrihfn3B8AdV2TFwUw/s1600/maces2a.jpg" /></a></div><br><br><br> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl">Woodwinked</a> - I always think of this as the perfect summer/autumn shade. It’s a burnt goldish-orange which can make it harder to pull off on lighter skin-tones, in my opinion. It’s definitely acheivable, though, especially considering that jewel-toned smokey eyes are very on-trend at the moment! This looks great by itself all over the lid and taken onto your lower lash line.<br><br> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl">Club</a> - This is a really unusual shade, which is exactly what I love so much about it. It would probably come under the brown category but has some green/blue undertones that shine through in the light. I think that this would be ideal if you want something a little different from your normal everday brown lid/crease colour without looking too garish.<br><br> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl">Satin Taupe</a> - This shade is another very popular one from Mac which is gorgeous on the lid or in the outer corner. I’d describe it as a purplish brown with a lovely sheen to it. This is definitely a brilliant basic colour for anyone looking to buy their first couple of Mac eyeshadows no matter what your skin=tone.<br><br> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl">Antiqued</a> - If you're looking for a deep reddish gold with a cute name, then look no further. While this is absolutely beautiful just to look at, my favourite way to wear this is in the outer corner with a matte brown in the crease to create a gold smokey eye for a night out.<br><br> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl">Embark</a> - I love how rich this colour is even though it’s matte, but it does mean that I tend to reach for this only when I want a slightly more prominent eye makeup. My favourite way to wear it is to blend through my crease for definition - crease definition should always be done using a matte colour to create a more three-dimensional effect.</div> <br><br><br> <div align="center"> <i>Do you love MAC eyeshadows as much as I do? What are your favourite shades?</i><br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-72478732708163563032013-08-10T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.506-07:00Eye Candy: Makeup Forever Aqua Pencils <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFpbhYra81BSf7w4QcFGaDZiQ04Hibi6yEHBd66qeLmTK8rscsnoEEPC4MCgGxE4gqhhrwW3a_2IXVZnNI9YBxZ-AwtLVC0_MNDK8TzCkdrf_FFQORQyOvY5xKBwklG-uea4Sceg7c1Q/s1600/aquapencils.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFpbhYra81BSf7w4QcFGaDZiQ04Hibi6yEHBd66qeLmTK8rscsnoEEPC4MCgGxE4gqhhrwW3a_2IXVZnNI9YBxZ-AwtLVC0_MNDK8TzCkdrf_FFQORQyOvY5xKBwklG-uea4Sceg7c1Q/s1600/aquapencils.jpg" /></a></div><br> <a name='more'></a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYQ1oiDILZtd7Yy7_OtVK0o2gu3gcE5WjJdBrkDO8UAvXH_WjbtewycVf3Q0mIrK37WNHy-IFVbCcWGmmzAxAwXc4MRct-okoRoNzAIzO-TRDs-dm6WSRtxt45DT57mJNk-XHqCtq1r0/s1600/aquapencils2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYQ1oiDILZtd7Yy7_OtVK0o2gu3gcE5WjJdBrkDO8UAvXH_WjbtewycVf3Q0mIrK37WNHy-IFVbCcWGmmzAxAwXc4MRct-okoRoNzAIzO-TRDs-dm6WSRtxt45DT57mJNk-XHqCtq1r0/s1600/aquapencils2.jpg" /></a><br><font size="1">All swatches taken in natural daylight.</font></div><br><br><br> I think that sometimes we can get a bit scared of the old pencil liner. Especially if you’re fair, like me, then blacks and sometimes even browns can look a little harsh on the lower lash line for daytime. This is where these guys come in; I was first introduced to the <a href="http://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/Makeup-Forever-Aqua-Eyes-Pencil">Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes Pencils</a> (£13.50) on a trip to France a couple of years ago. The first one I picked up was the <b>gold</b> colour and I’ve been in love with it ever since. It is the perfect colour for daytime or night time on the lower lash line as it isn’t at all too harsh and just adds a lovely bit of definition while keeping your makeup routine feeling a little bit different. As you can see I have since picked up the pencils in a deep <b>turquoise</b> (a nice summertime pop of colour) and a <b>champagne</b> colour (to brighten up the waterline), both courtesy of IMATS.<br><br> The best thing about the range isn’t just the extensive choice of highly pigmented, almost metallic colours; they’re also incredibly creamy and easy to apply. Not only is this kinder on your lower lash line, but it also means that they apply perfectly over your eyelid and can be used as an eyeshadow base. Plus, you don’t need to panic about what might be seen as a fairly hefty price tag for something that’ll run out. If you do decide to splash out on one of these then they will be with you for a good while - I’ve had the gold one for over two years now and I still have about half left. Did I also mention that these babies are waterproof? Perfect for summer makeup that’s made to last all day - just be sure to get it all off in the evening with your favourite makeup remover. I am absolutely in love with this product, and the gold in particular I know that I will buy time and time again.<br><br> <div align="center"> <br><i>Have you tried this product? What are you guys’ favourite eye pencils?<br></i> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-76137303487636828942013-08-08T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.595-07:00Me & my Internship <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKn4D8qRHEaaHpqgDxgxmQSqrKg5oSNU00-8dOPIfsd-ipL1L4wOr9_GqngxhHslNWOa4RB2k4mg_mbfM-fvglsVmkHNkcG9WaXuoZNJbXF3qMRlmP-E3KTE9rAKMAeMppxqncvtl9Sy8/s1600/myinternship.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKn4D8qRHEaaHpqgDxgxmQSqrKg5oSNU00-8dOPIfsd-ipL1L4wOr9_GqngxhHslNWOa4RB2k4mg_mbfM-fvglsVmkHNkcG9WaXuoZNJbXF3qMRlmP-E3KTE9rAKMAeMppxqncvtl9Sy8/s1600/myinternship.jpg" /></a></div><br><br> <a name='more'></a>First thing's first - apologies for my little hiatus, I was in fact on holiday with Phil and although I did intend to plan some posts, tired Emily had other plans. Anyway, here I am once again with a cheeky post for you all. As I mentioned in a couple of previous posts, last month I was lucky enough to spend three weeks interning at <a href="http://www.ccdpr.com/">CCD PR</a> as a part of their beauty team. This year at uni I have really come to love the idea of working in beauty PR as it seems to combine a lot of aspects that not only suit me really well but that I also feel passionate about and am good at. My internship certainly confirmed that it's an area I really want to pursue, and I think there are a number of bloggers/readers who are also interested in the beauty industry so I thought that today I'd share a bit with you about my time there!<br><br><br> <b>Getting the job</b><br>I first found out that CCD were looking for a beauty intern on twitter (if you're also looking for an internship or any sort of work then Twitter should be your new best friend), and a few e-mails and a phone interview later I was asked to start my three weeks at CCD the following Monday. It all happened very quickly which made it all the more exciting. I spent my three weeks staying with family in Purley which really allowed me to experience what it's like commuting through London on a daily basis, and in the midst of Britain's biggest heatwave in over a decade this mostly means getting hot and sweaty.<br><br> The picture above shows what the makeup I wore each day tended to look like. I didn't give myself a huge time slot each morning for primping and preening, so it had to be efficient. The extreme heat meant that I had to make my makeup fairly water-proof as well, if you would like a tutorial on this then I would be more than happy to do so. I should probably tell you a little more about the work experience itself...<br><br> <b>Responsibilities</b><br>From my first day I was welcomed in like one of the team; within my first hour of being there I had already sat in on a meeting and had my own e-mail account set up. My first week involved a lot of administrative work and research for the other members of the beauty team but as time went on I noticed that I was being trusted more and more with bigger jobs. My favourite part had to be writing press releases for journalists and mini articles. I've got to say though, I actually didn't mind the balance between the more "fun" jobs and the others at all. I was expected to do scanning of any coverage gained for our clients and run errands such as delivering mailers (product samples) to beauty journalists. Since the office was in a handy location this quite often meant a lovely ten minute walk in the sunshine - a nice breath of fresh air!<br><br> <b>What I learnt</b><br>Of course I was only working for three weeks, and I know that PR is one of those jobs where no two days are ever the same and so with more experience I'll hopefully see many other sides to the industry. One thing that I will say is that even as an intern, it's not something you should go into if you want an easy job. There's always an opportunity to be thinking of more ideas and working harder, and even as an intern I always had plenty to do and also had the opportunity to contribute ideas. I may not have been there for long, but it was certainly tiring and I really found it hard to stay up past 10pm each night!<br><br> I hugely enjoyed my internship and really didn't want to leave at the end of it. I was made to feel so welcome by everybody else; I was included in company meetings, invited out to lunch with everyone, and I was even given a little gift at the end of my time there! I can honestly say that it was one of the highlights of my summer and I have learned so much. <br><br><br><div align="center"><i>If you have any questions about my internship or how to go about finding an internship in general please do not hesitate to comment, tweet me or e-mail me! <br>Do you guys have any tips on finding an internship?</i><br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-18236271509095851122013-07-26T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.686-07:00Best Beauty Buys<div align="center"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjdHAispgYF3U-5gvFt4OHa-M6NCXIqAahP_VKI4qvOh_5m0W2dwEcyQoUgkmS76H0Wzb1b5EPSm3RiPA0hO_yo0WATdIM77HhMOmKs2RQeJgL7CvUO8WqFqBEn-5YFm0g9zjShtIZOc/s640/best_beauty_buys.jpg" alt="My Best Beauty Buys by Pretty Please Blog"><br><a name='more'></a> <font size="1">St. Tropez Self Tanning Mousse - Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in ‘Mount Blanc’ - Mac Lipstick in ‘Hue’ - Bourjois Ultra Black Eye Pen </font></div><br><br> Any beauty addict will know the excitement of trying out a new product. Unfortunately, more often than not, products can be disappointing, particularly when you're on a student budget. From time to time, though, a product really shines and you make a life-long friend. Here are some products that have done just that for me, and while I cannot promise that they're cheap, they are most certainly cheerful and for me are worth every single penny. <br><br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/St-Tropez-Self-Tan-Bronzing-Mousse-240ml_5482/">St. Tropez Self Tanning Mousse</a> This was the first ever self tanning mousse that I used after reading great reviews, and I was not disappointed. My pale skin would be very easy to turn orange, but I am yet to be let down by my trusty mousse. Of course if you apply this badly you’re going to get streaks, but these days I tend to apply this with my tanning mitt which prevents that from happening. I put this on exfoliated, moisturised skin before bed and allow it to develop over night before washing it off during my morning shower to reveal beautiful, sun-kissed skin which lasts up to one week per applicaton. I’ve tried a few other self tanners since this which have been good, but never quite live up to St. Tropez, so I always go back to it. The mousse consistency makes it super easy to apply due to the golden brown colour it leaves as you apply it on the skin and it doesn’t smell too strongly at all. I’m still open to trying new things, but for now, I’m not wasting any more time or money when I’m happy with what I’ve got.<br><br> <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/complexion/foundation/~/sheer-glow-foundation">Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in ‘Mount Blanc’</a> Hands down, best foundation that I have ever tried. I adore my skin in photos when I wear this and feel like a million dollars. I like to save this for special occasions so that I don't get too used to its fairly high coverage (I'd say medium). I'm a huge fan of the dewy finish, and even when powdered this definitely gives that - it's in the name, duhh! If I want to feel great, this is a necessity whether I've got five minutes and slap it on with my fingers, or hours to prep and use one of my foundation brushes.<br><br> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl">Mac Lipstick in ‘Hue’</a> For a long time this was pretty much the only lipstick that I would wear. <b>Ever.</b> I've branched out a little more now but I still find that it’s the perfect pinky nude shade for me. It’s also brilliant when I don’t want to make a statement with my lip colour as it glides on easily in a thin layer, making it the perfect day-to-night lip product. This goes with loads of makeup looks from neutral to smokey, but I do find that due to it’s milky consistency I have to ensure that my lips aren’t too dry or cracked before applying it.<br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-Liner-Feutre_39246/">Bourjois Ultra Black Eye Pen</a> I bought this product on a whim a few years ago when I needed a black liner that I could throw on quickly. This was back in the days when I was just discovering makeup, you see. The felt-tip-styled end makes it really easy for any novice to apply, and even five years later I still go back to this every few months. The colour is a true black and it's so handy for those days when you just can’t be bothered with liquid/gel liner. I’ve got to say that Bourjois really steps up to the mark with quite a few of their products and this is no exception - a brilliant product whether you’re fourteen or forty.<br><br><br> <div align="center"> <I>What are your best loved beauty products?</i><br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-70000109370330489392013-07-23T12:30:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.778-07:00Summer Nail Picks: Pinks and Corals<font size="1">Apologies that my blog seems to be throwing a bit of a tantrum at the moment - I am working on sorting out the pictures that are missing at the moment but I am also trying to balance an internship and I just haven't had much time! Thanks for your patience :)</font><br><br><img src="http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y498/prettypleasemail/pcnails_title_zps3290a182.jpg" alt="Summer Nails: Pinks and Corals by Pretty Please Blog"><br> <a name='more'></a> <font size="1"><img src="http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y498/prettypleasemail/pcnails1_zps3a5e1995.jpg" alt=""><br> <img src="http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y498/prettypleasemail/pcnails2_zps7e555a72.jpg" alt=""><br> <img src="http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y498/prettypleasemail/pcnails3_zps9b3a2884.jpg" alt=""><br> <img src="http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y498/prettypleasemail/pcnails4_zps8cb01d3c.jpg" alt=""><br> <img src="http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y498/prettypleasemail/pcnails5_zps31a9db47.jpg" alt=""><br> <br><br><br></font> You may have seen a few weeks ago that I compiled a selection of green and blue polishes for summer. These happen to be the nail colours that I have been reaching for the most so farthis summer, but in close second come my pinks and corals! I sometimes get very jealous of tan girls because corals look <b>amazing</b> on them. Well, perhaps they don’t compliment my skin tone quite as well but it’s my fingers and I’ll paint if I want to!<br><br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Barry-M-Nail-Paint_947704/">Coral by Barry M</a> - This is one colour that is a little red for my skin-tone, but I still find myself going for it when I want something really bold. I love Barry M because of the good quality of their polishes despite their inexpensive price tag. I think that this would look gorgeous on medium skin tones and is a brilliant cheap buy for summer.<br><br> <a href="http://www.opiuk.com/content/opi-nail-studio">Big Hair... Big Nails by OPI</a> - This is my favourite coral polish that I own. Unfortunately it takes a few coats (around three) to become opaque, but I like how it’s a bit more pink and almost seems to have a warming effect on my skin, if that makes sense. It also applies really nicely and evenly. I think that it’ll be a great colour on my toes for summer evenings and I can’t wait to take it on holiday with me!<br><br> <a href="http://www.beautybay.com/nailcare/opi/feelinhothothot/?mkwid=VhJhMEm8_dc&pcrid=12485385563&gclid=CNyOpuSu87gCFUXKtAodDF8AdA">Feelin’ Hot Hot Hot by OPI</a> - This is more of a true blue-pink. I don’t find myself reaching as much for this unless I’m really in the mood for it just because I feel that colours with blue undertones suit me best in winter time, but I love how quick and easy it is to just pop on and it’s a brilliant bright colour if you feel your summer outfit is lacking a bit of colour.<br><br> <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123152002299_-1">208 Paparazzi by Chanel</a> - I absolutely <b>love</b> how this photographs. I don’t normally go for a shimmery polish but this was a gift and now I absolutely love it. It’s great because it’s not too dark for my skin tone but is still a true pink without being so light that it verges on nude. This polish applies like a dream and even though you need a couple of coats you can slap this on and it’ll still look beautiful.<br><br> <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123152002299_-1">203 Miami Peach by Chanel</a> - Just like the one above this polish is so easy to slap on. You really do need around three to four coats of this for it to be opaque, which is a bit of a pain, but when I’m in the mood for this colour it’s really worth it. Depending on how tanned I am sometimes I feel that this looks great on my skin tone, but sometimes I find it a little too orange. This is a great colour for days when you want a pretty colour on your nails without making too much of a statement.<br><br> <font size="1">N.B. Some of these colours are unfortunately now discontinued but I couldn’t resist sharing them with you! Please check the links provided to search for similar colours/finishes.</font><br><br><br> <div align="center"> I hope that any of you guys who may be headed on holiday will find this post useful! <br>What are your favourite summer nail polishes?<br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-7353750761859858102013-07-14T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.872-07:00Weird and Wonderful Beauty Tips <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSA2LS0mE5neChtj2wFRSRjHD4UzauDk2j9zRXLMPUqwPo_siJqFTyPmTBGEvfDsTvD-WA2WX1mAh2zH3y1p4ubK_Jl0Ri7ndEU38z_fGDaH-SJJoQp-uJY5L7RBx5o_5bfQzSN-oUZwQ/s1600/weirdwonderful.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSA2LS0mE5neChtj2wFRSRjHD4UzauDk2j9zRXLMPUqwPo_siJqFTyPmTBGEvfDsTvD-WA2WX1mAh2zH3y1p4ubK_Jl0Ri7ndEU38z_fGDaH-SJJoQp-uJY5L7RBx5o_5bfQzSN-oUZwQ/s1600/weirdwonderful.jpg" /></a></div><br><br> <a name='more'></a>I’m sure that at some point we’ve all tried some home remedies to enhance our looks... talcum powder as a dry shampoo, anyone? There are some beauty tips, however, that are pretty outside the box or just downright strange. Over time I’ve come across a few such tips, and I’ve got to say, some of them really do the trick. So please allow me to introduce to you my weird but most certainly wonderful beauty tips.<br><br><br> <b>Lemons</b> - This is one that I’d heard from a couple of sources and had been meaning to try to for ages. You know that slight tinge of colour that is sometimes left on your nails after you’ve painted them without a base coat? Well lemons are actually extremely effective at getting rid of it. A lot of us will have lemons hanging around our kitchen, and if not then they’re very easy to get hold of. Simply cut your lemon into slices and rub the juicy bit onto your naked finger nails and BANG the stain is gone. Get it? But seriously, you don’t need much and it is a little bit like magic.<br><br> <b>Bicarbonate of Soda</b> - Most of us are familiar with physical exfoliants such as the sugar or salt that are put into body scrubs to force off flaky skin, but what about chemical exfoliants? They’re actually present in a lot of beauty products, but Sodium Bicarbonate is a very good chemical exfoliant. Yep, that stuff that you have lurking in your baking cupboard can be mixed with water or a water based cleanser (I use Bioderma) to make a substance that will gently lift off any old skin cells to make space for the new, prettier ones. Mix until a thick paste is formed, slather on your face and after ten minutes rinse it off. Simples!<br><br> <b>Olive Oil</b> - More kitchen fun. A lot of you may be familiar with Argan or Moroccan oils, but let’s give a little love to their less celebrated cousin ‘Olive’. A good helping of this left in your hair overnight and rinsed out in the morning makes for a cheap yet effective hair mask and it leaves it silky soft and shiny. Perfect for any dry-haired ladies on a budget.<br><br> <b>Nipple Cream</b> - Perhaps the weirdest of the bunch, this is a tip that I pulled out of Rae Morris’ book (the one I always prattle on about that you can see <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Makeup-Ultimate-Guide-Rae-Morris/dp/1845432665">here</a>). She said that the best way of prepping your lips and making them smooth and soft before applying lipstick was to use Lanolin, most readily found in... nipple cream. Yes, that’s right, I went into Superdrug (with my boyfriend I might add) and bought <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/mother/superdrug-my-little-star-new-mum-nipple-cream-75ml/invt/632550">My Little Star New Mum Nipple Cream</a>. It felt a little weird, but I tried it and I am amazed. Bye bye flaky lips, hello perfect pout.<br><br> <b>Baby Wipes</b> - It seems if it’s not kitchen goods, it’s something from Mothercare. Another tip from Rae Morris was if you haven’t got a good toner to hand, then the best way to tone skin when you’re prepping it for makeup is to use baby wipes. She advises that they're alcohol free so I like to use the <a href="http://www.mothercare.com/Johnson%27s%C2%AE-Baby-Extra-Sensitive-Wipes--56-Pack/482945,default,pd.html?gclid=CLOl8pP1rrgCFXLLtAodL3AApw&CAWELAID=1642306573&cm_mmc=Google-_-Bathroom-_-Product+Listing+Ads+-+Bathroom-_-Bathroom+-+PLA">Johnson's Baby Extra Sensitive Wipes</a> as they are also fragrance free. I almost always use these on my eyelids before priming them for eyeshadow, and they're always coming in handy in my makeup application for my hands as well as my face. I’ll never be without them again!<br><br><br> Well that’s it for now folks. Hopefully you’ll be inspired to try out some of these tips, they’ve really helped me, plus they’re also a brilliant way to save money if you’re a student, or just a bit skint.<br><br> <div align="center"> What are your weird beauty tips? Do share!<br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-60807190614633594152013-07-12T05:11:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:29.965-07:00Disappointing Products<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSE1FqGGmBtREhAFDcrB8QwiSdS3H9lSFPZHXq__jNcCHCCtvNAjN-RPgr6XUKdULcNAXJETR2dtaZLfyeqB8WwjU9_gTpZiVy1eM7526gyGE-zTkBoLIYiqTb22McqFtcAhWO6R3044/s1600/disappointingproducts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSE1FqGGmBtREhAFDcrB8QwiSdS3H9lSFPZHXq__jNcCHCCtvNAjN-RPgr6XUKdULcNAXJETR2dtaZLfyeqB8WwjU9_gTpZiVy1eM7526gyGE-zTkBoLIYiqTb22McqFtcAhWO6R3044/s1600/disappointingproducts.jpg" /></a></div><br><br><br> <a name='more'></a>We've all been there. We totally buy into the hype and purchase a product, and only once we have parted with our precious pennies do we realise that it's really not all that. Today I'm going to be sharing with you some of the products with which just that this has happened to me. I feel like I have to make a note of saying before I start that I <b>do not</b> hate these products. In fact, I use most of them at some point or another; you see, being a student has taught me to be a little thrifty. If a product has not turned out to be what I expected, I will more often than not strive to find a way to make it work. Besides, we all have different tastes, don't we? Well on that note I think that I should begin...<br><br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Bumble-and-bumble-Thickening-Hairspray-250ml_1276099/">Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray</a> £21.50 - I got this product as a gift a few months back along with the Bumble and Bumble surf spray (which I love). I was really looking forward to trying some of the company's products, and this one particularly as I have very fine hair and am always looking for ways to make it look thicker. I followed the directions for this on the bottle and sprayed into damp hair as I was blow drying, but after a couple of uses I really couldn't notice any difference in my hair. So, of course, I tried using more next time but this only left my hair feeling crispy and not at all nice. I'm really not sure how I can make this product work and so if any of you have used this and have any tips or tricks then please let me know!<br><br> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl">Mac Eyeshadow in 'Vex'</a> £12.50 - When I saw this colour at the Mac store it was love at first sight. I couldn't understand why I hadn't seen it more on blogs and YouTube... after owning this for around three years I now understand. There's nothing wrong with the texture or pigmentation, it's just incredibly, incredibly difficult to implement in a makeup look. There's no denying that the frosty off white with a greeny pinky sheen is a gorgeous colour, but I've reached for this on fewer than a handful of occasions in all of the time that I have owned it. I'm going to have to get my thinking cap out for how I can give this colour the love that it deserves.<br><br> <a href="http://www.clarins.co.uk/Self-Tanning-Instant-Gel/0073910,en_GB,pd.html?cm_mmc=CSE-_-GoogleShopping-_-Sun%20%3E%20Self-Tanners%20%3E%20Body-_-0073910&LGWCODE=0073910;37067;2082">Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel</a> £18 - It was only a few minutes after I bought this product that I realised I had picked up the wrong item to begin with, but I was still optimistic about this product. The lady at the Clarins counter assured me that it was safe for use on both the face and body (something that I normally tend to avoid as I'm quite paticular about my face) but I thought I'd give it a fair shot. The first time that I applied the tan on my body I used my hands and I loved the way that it applied, but the next morning it came out streaky. So I tried again with a tanning mit, but found that it barely changed the colour of my skin. So I have to say that for it's fundamental use this product it very disappointing indeed, and it most certainly is not instant in either it's drying time or colour development time. I have, however, found use for this as a facial tanner which it does fairly well. I apply it with my tanning mit and am yet to have a streaky face. Unfortunately I really couldn't see myself repurchasing this product, but for £18 it may interest some of you guys!<br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/No7-Triple-Protection-Tinted-Moisturiser_1259576/">No. 7 Triple Protection Tinted Moisturiser</a> £11.50 - This product has to be the most disappointing of them all. I purchased this on a sunny day when I forgot my sun cream for my face because it's SPF 15 - better than nothing, right? Well, in terms of sun protection perhaps, but in almost every other category? Certainly not. The first thing that disappointed me about this product was the lack of colour range. Even when I blend this in reaaaally well it still darkens my skin tone a fair bit. If it's not blended on the other hand it is not a pretty sight, we're talking orange streaks all over my face. I pull this out very occasionally when I need a bit of coverage but really can't bring myself to use foundation. If I could afford a new tinted moisturiser this would have been binned months ago.<br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Models-Own-Fruit-Pastel-Nail-Polish-Collection_1325432/">Banana Split Nail Polish</a> £5 - I bought this after seeing it on Tanya Burr's nails. I had never tried a yellow polish before and I thought that this one would really suit me as it's a pastel, so I went for it. If you're looking to buy this for the scent then don't bother. It's barely noticeable. If you're buying it for the colour (like me) then for £JAEOFIJ it may still be worth it, but what I can't stand is how long it takes. As it's a light pastel it takes a good three to four coats to become opaque, but the formula is pretty tricky to get right and when you're applying so many coats there's a lot of time to go wrong.<br><br> <div align="center">Have you ever bought a product that has turned out to be not at all what you expected? Do you tend to chuck them or find a way to make it work?<br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-48339051136202217042013-07-09T12:47:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:30.056-07:00Lipstick Chat: YSL Rouge Volupte in 'Nude Beige' <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Z-aGUiJ9MFoK45w8g8a9tnbwXI-ZKMCKx8c8ZaIZWfzNuiepfNoMqQWaOutAhP75DFqFsL8kySnUAGYCwDWhyphenhyphen8b0GcTiF9RSCBxqF4CpURV7l7XDye9HOfE-yc_b4mpocSRthyphenhyphenAjyjU/s1600/yslbeige1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Z-aGUiJ9MFoK45w8g8a9tnbwXI-ZKMCKx8c8ZaIZWfzNuiepfNoMqQWaOutAhP75DFqFsL8kySnUAGYCwDWhyphenhyphen8b0GcTiF9RSCBxqF4CpURV7l7XDye9HOfE-yc_b4mpocSRthyphenhyphenAjyjU/s1600/yslbeige1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO4Syv_sFTc9hGaiJdfADMBV2llWHDij0N5NCN9ENt1EevIM0dGsNgO8E0TgkBedOjertFwl3ISaNvGIUta0O3J6FQNK97Y_EYSXLcRrQ7m-RPAP08QZY2rmwJ7gLO0iwtkBZzDv8TtCQ/s1600/yslbeige2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a name='more'></a> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO4Syv_sFTc9hGaiJdfADMBV2llWHDij0N5NCN9ENt1EevIM0dGsNgO8E0TgkBedOjertFwl3ISaNvGIUta0O3J6FQNK97Y_EYSXLcRrQ7m-RPAP08QZY2rmwJ7gLO0iwtkBZzDv8TtCQ/s1600/yslbeige2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGX6VOVc92J8djmKU45THlqG9i8UNJK6Vu6muqh4nAnAWx6Vi__nEmuiesRSlTQPcvquL8-dt9CwftVdWMXAL84VdFVCeDiUCWtuHpG1rbul4orPtQpZoUrUUA3MsbqQ9ik1Q4wBSnu4s/s1600/yslbeige3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGX6VOVc92J8djmKU45THlqG9i8UNJK6Vu6muqh4nAnAWx6Vi__nEmuiesRSlTQPcvquL8-dt9CwftVdWMXAL84VdFVCeDiUCWtuHpG1rbul4orPtQpZoUrUUA3MsbqQ9ik1Q4wBSnu4s/s1600/yslbeige3.jpg" /></a></div> <font size="1">All swatches taken in natural daylight</font><br><br> It's been a while since I did a lipstick post and you guys seemed to be quite enjoying them, so I thought that it was high time for another one! Today I am showing one of my most prized lipsticks. This is <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Yves-Saint-Laurent-Rouge-Volupte-Lipstick_844149/">YSL Rouge Volupte in 'Nude Beige'</a>. No, the name is not incredibly inspiring but the product most certainly is. This was a cheeky treat to myself a couple of years ago because I was in love with the packaging - shallow, or what? I have since gotten to know this lipstick a little better and I am still just as in love. Not only is the distinctly <b>gorgeous</b> packaging very easy to find in your bag, but the texture is a dream too. If you're a fan of silky, creamy lipsticks then this is for you. If, on the other hand, you are very prone to chapped lips you may be tempted by the moisturising formula, but be sure to use a good exfoliator before using this as it will emphasise any cracks on your lips. As for lasting power this fares pretty well. It doesn't wear off that quickly, but you definitely need to reapply it through the day a couple of times. It's also worth noting that it has a very slight scent which I'd compare to vanilla.<br><br> Let's talk a little bit about the colour - this is right up my street. On my skin the colour comes up as a pinky nude and is a brilliant balance. I often go for this as a nude lip for nighttime as it is a little thicker and more pigmented than Hue by Mac (my daytime favourite). You can see in the swatch that the colour is glossy but not at all shimmery. It's a winner in my eyes!<br><br> <div align="center">Have you ever tried a YSL lipstick? What did you think?<br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-24344711003448581092013-07-06T06:30:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:30.148-07:00Mini Break to London <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rSuOcznRDN7bntnqGXb6uy31DaIHpkSc3tPADQZiY9fENIAk5ZX6ILdC27DyGNqvj_sqr5UBU_jrb7lCAxPR3Ta0fL1vHMY0KyY4IltB0zcF9gx2IIx7JeFBc1mIns2VduE2__Gx2PA/s1600/London_title2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rSuOcznRDN7bntnqGXb6uy31DaIHpkSc3tPADQZiY9fENIAk5ZX6ILdC27DyGNqvj_sqr5UBU_jrb7lCAxPR3Ta0fL1vHMY0KyY4IltB0zcF9gx2IIx7JeFBc1mIns2VduE2__Gx2PA/s1600/London_title2.jpg" alt="Mini Break to London by Pretty Please Blog"/></a></div> <br><br><br><a name='more'></a> It’s been a while since I did a Weekend Roundup, and so I thought that it was about time that I did a lifestyle post. I think that it’s fun to sometimes share things with you that go a little deeper than what I’m currently slapping on my face. <br><br><br><font size="1"><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmwG2wpkR28NQgFII-7Apv23wi_E9kdl9FUNzktDwOtp43kxyEViblUZ58mOswpgo75nOH_sRQlurHF3XubZkmEIxrWot6l2yrIvGrw7AjpkzgZaavMLpJTfOshwEAigenZ8UlrSCLBjc/s1600/London1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmwG2wpkR28NQgFII-7Apv23wi_E9kdl9FUNzktDwOtp43kxyEViblUZ58mOswpgo75nOH_sRQlurHF3XubZkmEIxrWot6l2yrIvGrw7AjpkzgZaavMLpJTfOshwEAigenZ8UlrSCLBjc/s1600/London1.jpg" /></a></div><br>Our hotel<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN6v813TsL0FrwxV6Rwje0IGouzMqD7jDkf1_QIyWtJ7-uqxlpywV2hWuFz3KJ3-Xk6VIz_VTt5dtx8qB9VpkNWx6R_71b8O4PbknIYhQhdGQ3JjA4q46QO_AVfXIzaQp1gieQkRj8xU4/s1600/London10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN6v813TsL0FrwxV6Rwje0IGouzMqD7jDkf1_QIyWtJ7-uqxlpywV2hWuFz3KJ3-Xk6VIz_VTt5dtx8qB9VpkNWx6R_71b8O4PbknIYhQhdGQ3JjA4q46QO_AVfXIzaQp1gieQkRj8xU4/s1600/London10.jpg" /></a></div> <br>The M&Ms world (yes, those exist!) in Leicester Square opposite where we were staying<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXZihfJ4_A8qOsCb7wT_ThYDDHRZQ7Fz634KfBN7VF6UTzIHOZ3qSqHuD98NnQhHztVTiNOMmLDDfDWqq2wkJNAJZVixUQREdtVMG4df86mZJMiKQGjKHKHbInJ5p849hp9l6grPrY7E/s1600/London2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXZihfJ4_A8qOsCb7wT_ThYDDHRZQ7Fz634KfBN7VF6UTzIHOZ3qSqHuD98NnQhHztVTiNOMmLDDfDWqq2wkJNAJZVixUQREdtVMG4df86mZJMiKQGjKHKHbInJ5p849hp9l6grPrY7E/s1600/London2.jpg" /></a></div><br>My breakfast on our first day</font></div><br><br><br> So last Friday Phil (my boyfriend) and I got the train from his home down to London. We had had this weekend break away planned for quite a few months, as they main reasons that we were going (a Michael Bublé concert and The Lion King Musical) had been Christmas presents to one another. We stayed in the Thistle hotel just off Leicester Square which is really lovely, plus the location couldn’t be better for a long couple like us who love city life!<br><br> We were pretty tired from the journey on Friday evening, and although we did go out for a quick drink our real holiday started on Saturday. Of course, no trip to London is complete without some lovely food and we definitely took full advantage of this at our breakfast times in the city. Pancakes and cinnamon rolls are just a couple of the things that we treated ourselves to while we were away!<br><br><br> <font size="1"><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx7AYBUy6TpA0FjTOq7Rxe_oAW_DNowaCC7QRdwE-1yaOu75EZLq774F3KcgWLstduYSYBpxjRjjXDAF1TkrIZ4t54myoNNIQbouJmdnot12kzKIlMKWYU06eaPYeFVjmULUVt3PzL42s/s1600/London5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx7AYBUy6TpA0FjTOq7Rxe_oAW_DNowaCC7QRdwE-1yaOu75EZLq774F3KcgWLstduYSYBpxjRjjXDAF1TkrIZ4t54myoNNIQbouJmdnot12kzKIlMKWYU06eaPYeFVjmULUVt3PzL42s/s1600/London5.jpg" /></a></div> <br>Big Ben<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHeElQze0U_3jO-O4QclPWkeXW0MLfAwfXS4NhO8X5pOMJJEseZ5JbB7miCIH8GFxd9zOWTeWaw-oOnnmR9T9Q9IIL9UBvAxDyhX11XDHeeo6LauAvSv9KP3lGNkiOfe20DrEnCNrnKNw/s1600/London7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHeElQze0U_3jO-O4QclPWkeXW0MLfAwfXS4NhO8X5pOMJJEseZ5JbB7miCIH8GFxd9zOWTeWaw-oOnnmR9T9Q9IIL9UBvAxDyhX11XDHeeo6LauAvSv9KP3lGNkiOfe20DrEnCNrnKNw/s1600/London7.jpg" /></a></div> </font></div><br><br><br> We really did turn into tourists some of the time that we were there as you can see from the above pictures. One of the afternoons we went for a little walk through Chelsea and then got the tube to Westminster where we lapped up some of the sights as we walked back to our hotel. We were so lucky because the weather really was gorgeous when we were there! It must have been the hottest day of the year so far - I was boiling in my jeans! Our walk also took us through HEUITUHTE gardens which was absolutely beautiful. You can see my favourite picture was one of the lake - unfortunately in this picture I didn’t manage to catch the guy just to left who was doing some kind of zenny yoga type thing.<br><br><br> <font size="1"><div align="center"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7vF6N1o0H9E4HnLgcqz_7k-OkUr2Ker-xZe6aIDBh6Rfy3kkFttbd5Vtnh5XdxYNAHeqk3YVQ9G_0D5I0QRNLPu2hUmCveraXO6O5-qDLVe7GII0IFRjBmkYoA14kkYfQ3cXjU9TyaY/s1600/London4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7vF6N1o0H9E4HnLgcqz_7k-OkUr2Ker-xZe6aIDBh6Rfy3kkFttbd5Vtnh5XdxYNAHeqk3YVQ9G_0D5I0QRNLPu2hUmCveraXO6O5-qDLVe7GII0IFRjBmkYoA14kkYfQ3cXjU9TyaY/s1600/London4.jpg" /></a></div> <br>Phil having a wonder<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQx_oFIIYqHX8ka-v3AiKqwxtuAIn2M-G4ip-Fg3SAN-mq3D6yDz5h2BdyWbBQqoPRRdvI8vi3t8BhyZzB2ZoKtvaSY45spVCvWGGkrra9CJE178koQZGhI4eYtVa7jFm16lhQSbQUca0/s1600/London3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQx_oFIIYqHX8ka-v3AiKqwxtuAIn2M-G4ip-Fg3SAN-mq3D6yDz5h2BdyWbBQqoPRRdvI8vi3t8BhyZzB2ZoKtvaSY45spVCvWGGkrra9CJE178koQZGhI4eYtVa7jFm16lhQSbQUca0/s1600/London3.jpg" /></a></div> <br>Chelseaaa!<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47yi1As0F1WtxLzqJSOHqk8G_QMsNsguwI_22VfSJeqyiSIB4p8mfjAKOiMLO_0VpXAMjv80tYa6K2rOyV0YofifYfCn9B6wMSfCAYZMZdCs4TPe6ay-Nb55oRNX83RV_GzODBqte41A/s1600/London11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47yi1As0F1WtxLzqJSOHqk8G_QMsNsguwI_22VfSJeqyiSIB4p8mfjAKOiMLO_0VpXAMjv80tYa6K2rOyV0YofifYfCn9B6wMSfCAYZMZdCs4TPe6ay-Nb55oRNX83RV_GzODBqte41A/s1600/London11.jpg" /></a></div><br>Pride London</font></div><br><br><br> Phil always seems to make a point of visiting Selfridges and Harrods whilst we’re in London, and we were lucky to be just by a set doors on the ground floor when Pride London started parading past. We didn’t even know that the parade was on that day, but it was a really nice surprise. The atmosphere was amazing and some of the participants’ clothes and makeup were just incredible! Unfortunately my camera ran out of battery half way through and so I didn’t manage to get that many pictures. Did I mention that Toni and Guy were part of the parade and gave me and Phil some free hair products? Amazing!<br><br><br> <font size="1"><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgje1a9ESphboym7UthpY7Q1OH3YKO6tTJElqmgpptQeWQcsNFIvYfFpupgBbaf6gWt5NGYxptq0ovQXuN6qOdoWNyyGgnqebaxJ_7oG5uirKimdeZT3-yAwLfSaF9GcSe3-E2uWw_eEPI/s1600/London8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgje1a9ESphboym7UthpY7Q1OH3YKO6tTJElqmgpptQeWQcsNFIvYfFpupgBbaf6gWt5NGYxptq0ovQXuN6qOdoWNyyGgnqebaxJ_7oG5uirKimdeZT3-yAwLfSaF9GcSe3-E2uWw_eEPI/s1600/London8.jpg" /></a></div> <br>Mikey B in concert!!!</font></div><br><br><br> Of course I couldn’t put a post up without sharing some pictures of our evening’s out. I have to admit that other than the Michael Bublé concert I was a bit rubbish at remembering to take any pictures. Saturday night was The Lion King which I thoroughly enjoyed as I had wanted to see it since I was a little girl. We had great seats and one of the puppets even came down the aisle right beside us at one point - unfortunately it was illegal to take photographs of the performance. Sunday night was the first night of Michael Bublé’s world tour. I bought the tickets for the concert for Phil months and months ago and because they sold out so quickly I ended up having to buy them through a secondary site - both Phil and I were terrified that we’d get there and find out that they were counterfeit or something, but luckily we got in without any hiccups. The seats weren’t the best but we still fully enjoyed the performance. It was so exciting to watch and hear him live, he was a true entertainer and knew exactly when to make the audience laugh and when to be serious.<br><br> Phil and I had such an exciting time away and we can’t wait until our next trip to London together - it’s one of our favourite cities! I of course also indulged in a little shopping, and so if any of you would like to see what I bought (it’s all clothes!) I will be putting the link to my haul video here once I have put it up on YouTube.<br><br> <div align="center"> Have any of you been to London before? What’s your favourite city?<br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-34510456251395878512013-07-03T06:59:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:30.241-07:00My June Favourites!<div align="center"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTPHiZhI9V9Z6TKSYGlknwLaP9nyRHv706SYd0qwWZYfWPEZlaAahjcUkKELziSYjesXwn1-YXtioHjvMxOf_uGiW7ss-K0PP2DMJHlpuObAH-NIcKZGjyW6sXaoPmWVCZk_vv4Jw1i9o/s1600/junefaves_title2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTPHiZhI9V9Z6TKSYGlknwLaP9nyRHv706SYd0qwWZYfWPEZlaAahjcUkKELziSYjesXwn1-YXtioHjvMxOf_uGiW7ss-K0PP2DMJHlpuObAH-NIcKZGjyW6sXaoPmWVCZk_vv4Jw1i9o/s1600/junefaves_title2.jpg" alt="June Favourite Beauty Products 2013 by Pretty Please Blog"/></a></div>/> <br><br><a name='more'></a> <iframe width="600" height="340" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Pun6wJ_lYkM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <br><br><br><a href="http://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/FixxCreme">Kett Cream Foundation</a> - <a href="http://uk.spacenk.com/Illuminator/MUK200007089,en_GB,pd.html">Nars Illuminator in Copacabana</a> - <a href="http://www.stilacosmetics.com/product/lip-glaze.do">Stila Lipglaze in Holly C5</a> - <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/735/341/Liquid-Eye-Liner/index.tmpl">Mac Liquid Eyeliner</a> - <a href="https://www.balanceme.co.uk/face/product-family/daily-essentials/moisture-rich-face-cream/">Balance Me Moisture-Rich Face Cream</a> </div><br><br> June's been good to me, despite the first part being taken up with exams (which of course means little to no makeup). I've had a fantastic start to the summer with IMATS, seeing friends at home and a cheeky trip to London. I hope that you enjoy my small but "eclectic" pick of beauty products.<br><br> <div align="center">I hope that you're all having a fantastic July so far!<br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-3596389635747223092013-06-30T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:30.330-07:00Top Three Amazing Makeup Artists <img src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/amazingmakeupartiststitle_zps63333109.jpg" alt= "Amazing Makeup Artists by Pretty Please Blog"><br><br><br><a name='more'></a> I have been learning about makeup for around four years now. Among the books I've read and the talks I've been to, the most useful tool that I have found has definitely been YouTube. Not only is it free, but unlike a book it’s always getting new content which keeps it up to date and relevant. With this in mind I thought that today I would share with you the makeup artists who are, in my opinion, the best in the biz. That way you can pick up some great tips straight from their mouths!<br><br><br><br> <img src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/amazingmakeupartists1_zps4b5d9b5d.jpg?t=1372357364" alt="Rae Morris Makeup Artist"><br><br><a href="http://www.raemorris.com/">Rae Morris</a>: I first heard about Rae Morris around three years ago when I saw a number of people, including Wayne Goss, talking about her new book on YouTube. I ended up purchasing this book (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Makeup-Ultimate-Guide-Rae-Morris/dp/1845432665">Makeup: The Ultimate Guide</a>) and I don’t know what I would do without it. It is my holy grail of makeup tips and there are so many tricks that she writes about that save time and effort in doing your makeup. Not only is her work efficient but it is beautiful. She truly is one of the top makeup artists in the world, and I find this all the more incredible as she actually fell into the profession by chance. Having originally trained as a hairdresser, a series of events at a fashion show meant that she was left attempting to finish Naomi Campbell’s makeup (having had no previous experience in the field) just as the paparazzi jumped in and starting photographing her. Rae makes <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/raemorrismakeup">YouTube videos</a>, however, I would say that the best way to learn from her is to read her publications.<br><br><br> <img src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/amazingmakeupartists4_zps2cc46add.jpg" alt="Lisa Eldridge Makeup Artist"><br><br> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/lisaeldridgedotcom">Lisa Eldridge</a>: I came across Lisa Eldridge after another makeup artist that I know of assisted her for a short time. After looking at her channel I was astounded by the incredible makeup looks that Lisa created. She has numerous international credits including many Vogue covers and making the faces of some incredible models and celebrities. Lisa has a YouTube channel where she shows of some of her insane skills and shares some really useful tips. Her tutorials are extremely clear and professional, arguably making them some of the best on YouTube for the budding makeup artist. Lisa also runs a blog, but I think that in terms of learning new techniques it is essential that you watch her videos which she makes regularly.<br><br><br> <img src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/amazingmakeupartists3_zps7973f951.jpg" alt= "Wayne Goss Makeup Artist"><br><br> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/gossmakeupartist">Wayne Goss</a>: I think I actually love Wayne. Not only is he an incredible makeup artist who is responsible for busting many a makeup myth, but he’s hilarious too and always adds a cheeky wink at the end of each of his videos. He’s no nonsense, straight to the point and incredible at what he does. For quick tips on how you should really be doing your makeup, he’s your guy. I love the way that you can learn so much from one of his four minute videos, but still come away from one of his videos grinning (Wayne, if you’re reading this, please be my friend?!). If I ever want to know the best technique to do something, I would always turn to Wayne’s channel first, plus his honest reviews have made buying makeup so much easier for me in the past. You know the bit in the Wizard of Oz when it goes from black and white to in colour? That’s how you’re going to feel after you go and subscribe to him.<br><br><br><br> I love sharing my makeup tips, but at the end of the day I’ve learned everything I know from other makeup artists, and I continue to learn so, so much from these guys now. They have had years of experiences on thousands of clients, so they're bound to have something to say that will help you no matter what your level. If you are serious about makeup then you <b>seriously</b> need to check them out!<br><br><div align="center">Which makeup artists inspire you? Do you have any favourite makeup bloggers or YouTubers?<br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br />P.S. Google Friend Connect is disappearing in a couple of days, please <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">click here</a> to follow me on Bloglovin'. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-6330600450902643732013-06-28T07:00:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:30.420-07:00My Drugstore Picks <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QDPiYYqI1jLviCTtqyrQM2u3uhGMzAIjJHBQSgNgdRB7N2PK6AGhukidtyTmsM112X0EvbYkKy0DYN54LjckKEhFXa1KrgJgb7zPj7uPQ5591XjK1Pc3Iv8SPQqSFQ3f02ta6hL10Qc/s1600/drugstorepicks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QDPiYYqI1jLviCTtqyrQM2u3uhGMzAIjJHBQSgNgdRB7N2PK6AGhukidtyTmsM112X0EvbYkKy0DYN54LjckKEhFXa1KrgJgb7zPj7uPQ5591XjK1Pc3Iv8SPQqSFQ3f02ta6hL10Qc/s1600/drugstorepicks.jpg" alt="My Drugstore Favourite Beauty Products by Pretty Please Blog" /></a></div><br><br><a name='more'></a> Today is a bit of a spontaneous post (my favourite kind!). I was having a trawl through some blog pictures on my computer, and since I’m currently away from home I thought that it would be a fantastic opportunity to share with you some of my favourite drugstore products. I think that all of these have been featured at some point before on my blog, but you can never give a product too much love! The products that I’m writing about today are my most frequently used and the products that I love to use the most - perfect for a student budget!<br><br><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWgh6VyCxpBmcMMw3Jhnz0oxbNwL4EHiyIs6ajI1Sz_2vbFTeBmenXq-vG6NyI7_r8ys3MnHxKJ6Wsoh1hi5h3J68gdcZLeWIp7DgSrtMFy3JvDBj-pJJ_igfAdnv_rVlhM9WqCfNkRNU/s1600/drugstorepicks3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWgh6VyCxpBmcMMw3Jhnz0oxbNwL4EHiyIs6ajI1Sz_2vbFTeBmenXq-vG6NyI7_r8ys3MnHxKJ6Wsoh1hi5h3J68gdcZLeWIp7DgSrtMFy3JvDBj-pJJ_igfAdnv_rVlhM9WqCfNkRNU/s1600/drugstorepicks3.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMZHqNf_5Eca_wGK-btUqg0YEBmA05_shiGrEZ5CL2xz8ly05nQmIyK_9BTpSK8KaHGxSpFTuU-cxj6g2jbDGDV6DyVpFbVln23kUWiP49tiAL2ZucefvEDk32arYHeTJICHLFOQmmhA/s1600/drugstorepicks4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMZHqNf_5Eca_wGK-btUqg0YEBmA05_shiGrEZ5CL2xz8ly05nQmIyK_9BTpSK8KaHGxSpFTuU-cxj6g2jbDGDV6DyVpFbVln23kUWiP49tiAL2ZucefvEDk32arYHeTJICHLFOQmmhA/s1600/drugstorepicks4.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvIFzW-kR_kBRJmwSfdQjWlD6TDxXB6RMJhP3DzZGC73C8CSfZRXGCP1qoyG_YIbtE566Csfxc2WXH1pGtuAynGRo319xYBCcTqxeAY3RP14bHSZbrxp6BsvnvuDSSpDS5_hO1ifvab8/s1600/drugstorepicks5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvIFzW-kR_kBRJmwSfdQjWlD6TDxXB6RMJhP3DzZGC73C8CSfZRXGCP1qoyG_YIbtE566Csfxc2WXH1pGtuAynGRo319xYBCcTqxeAY3RP14bHSZbrxp6BsvnvuDSSpDS5_hO1ifvab8/s1600/drugstorepicks5.jpg" /></a></div><br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Collection-2000-Lasting-Perfection-Concealer_984434/">Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer</a> £4.19: A product that needs very little introduction. These little tubes of creamy concealer are extremely popular among the blogging community and over the past two years I’ve purchased more than five. The great thing about these is that they are only £jorgh per tube and will last you a few months, which I love. They are also brilliant both for blemishes and for under-eyes. Just to play devil’s advocate, I have to also point out that the colour range isn’t fantastic and I often find myself mixing two colours. The text on the tube also rubs off within a couple of days, but if dodgy packaging keeps the price low then I don’t mind at all!<br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Falsies-Mascara_1036266/">Maybelline Falsies Mascara</a> £7.99: I’ve bought this product quite a few times now too. I find that it’s brilliant because it doesn’t dry up too quickly (as long as you don’t abuse it with the dreaded pumping!) and the shape of the wand is a dream! It curls upward which encourages your eyelash into a curl. If you love black, thickening mascaras then this is definitely for you, but if you wipe a little product off on the tube then this also looks great on the bottom lashes. I couldn’t say whether or not this is very lengthening as my lashes are already fairly long, but this mascara seriously rivals some high-end mascaras and it is my go to.<br><br> <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/barry-m/barry-m-gelly-nail-paint-greenberry/invt/612356">Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint</a>: I purchased this polish in ‘Greenberry’ back in April. I’m in love with the colour and have worn it on and off on both my fingers and toes since I first got it. Besides the gorgeous, bright colour (only one to two coats needed) I adore how quick and easy it is to apply with fantastic results. The polish dries to a lovely, glossy finish which is never in a hurry to cheap, but can be taken off with regular polish remover like a dream. Oh, and did I mention it’s only £3.99?<br><br><br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kR1HFkwebp5DULm9qLT9XqGNSBpyAUATC0tZXuUA5Enz6UNwZOJTPZwVVq0lWxVZkq6ZJdsiiDD8VRFb0cnrXV9GmddFk3SJSZ2cLEmYqt6idiJoKWsApcLvCzxr56qN6KLpQDJEO2g/s1600/drugstorepicks6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kR1HFkwebp5DULm9qLT9XqGNSBpyAUATC0tZXuUA5Enz6UNwZOJTPZwVVq0lWxVZkq6ZJdsiiDD8VRFb0cnrXV9GmddFk3SJSZ2cLEmYqt6idiJoKWsApcLvCzxr56qN6KLpQDJEO2g/s1600/drugstorepicks6.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-UiikaRq0POLN9WDKjuI198XwIQKv-mA_m6_-q-OO9jy0nFI6oduYlsSQedrL3_Odnkg84lNKDpZI2LFVUUGTaQFkeqTygFvBI5rf9FZTfHU4b0ng2PHWEG6ZfHLJhkgijcgXBnC_14/s1600/drugstorepicks2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-UiikaRq0POLN9WDKjuI198XwIQKv-mA_m6_-q-OO9jy0nFI6oduYlsSQedrL3_Odnkg84lNKDpZI2LFVUUGTaQFkeqTygFvBI5rf9FZTfHU4b0ng2PHWEG6ZfHLJhkgijcgXBnC_14/s1600/drugstorepicks2.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb88aiEimqDX_P5bl8mimGkYYaZFmK68y6rAhyphenhyphenUfiK7XqmN8M0gmfi9hruYxgBivn2ISOnmilDevnx0Pqp_jmMq5KEuXjVfWFh1N7OzdNpXVX7fTzKtIoQHnwJJdvtTtzLqqN0MWTEfVQ/s1600/drugstorepicks1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb88aiEimqDX_P5bl8mimGkYYaZFmK68y6rAhyphenhyphenUfiK7XqmN8M0gmfi9hruYxgBivn2ISOnmilDevnx0Pqp_jmMq5KEuXjVfWFh1N7OzdNpXVX7fTzKtIoQHnwJJdvtTtzLqqN0MWTEfVQ/s1600/drugstorepicks1.jpg" /></a></div><br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Elegant-Touch-Rapid-Dry-Spray_1037569/">Elegant Touch Rapid Dry for Nails</a> £3.05: This product has a whole <a href="http://www.prettypleaseprettyplease.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/rapid-dry-for-nails-review.html">review</a> to itself and is one of the best beauty bargains that I have ever come across. I’ve had this for nearly five months, and after using it nearly every time that I paint my nails it has still not run out. This product is designed to be sprayed over freshly painted nails to make them dry in just 60 seconds. The 60 second claim may be a little exaggerated but I’m ready to use my hands again after about two minutes, and so long as you hold it far away enough it will not affect the quality of your manicure in any way.<br><br> Charles Worthington ‘On-The-Go’ Hair Serum (similar <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/localrecall/charles-worthington-no-frizz-serum-30ml/invt/217163&bklist=">here</a> for £5.19): Why did I only get a travel sized version of this?! This hair serum tames frizzy hair amazingly whether it is dry or wet. If my ends are looking a little dry I sometimes pop a bit of this from my mid-lengths to my ends then comb it through and it doesn’t leave any greasy residue whatsoever. It has really been a lifesaver, but it also gives great results on freshly washed hair. Once combed through and blow-dried it leaves my hair looking glossy, healthy, and mostly importantly, tamed!<br><br> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Eye-Studio-Lasting-Drama-Gel-Liner_1190781/">Maybelline Gel Liner</a> £7.99: I know I’m not the first person to catch on to the fact that this gel liner rivals it’s high-end friends. I couldn’t see myself buying a high-end gel liner for a very long time after finding this, and I was even quite impressed with the brush. Although I tend to use the brush with other liners, when I want a really thin, black line on my top lash line this is the gel liner that I turn to. It isn’t the most intense black that I’ve ever seen, but it is in no way grey or brown and will stay put!<br><br> <div align="center">What are your favourite drugstore products?<br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br />P.S. Google Friend Connect is disappearing in about a week, please <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">click here</a> to follow me on Bloglovin'. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743536818860656925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124512343813238746.post-33343498318468744262013-06-26T12:57:00.000-07:002013-09-12T00:08:30.512-07:00MAKEUP HAUL! London IMATS 2013: Part Two<img src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/IMATSpost2_zps2aed6cf2.jpg?t=1372276734" alt="IMATS London 2013 Makeup Haul"><br><br><a name='more'></a> In case I hadn’t already gone on enough about it on Twitter, I went to IMATS (International Makeup Artists Tradeshow) last weekend! An incredible time was had by all - just look at how excited my Mum is to be there ;) If you want to see Part One of this post which is all about my day at IMATS then please click <a href="http://www.prettypleaseprettyplease.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/london-imats-2013-part-one.html">here</a>. Anyhow, I thought that some of you may like to see some of the sorts of things you can get your hands on at the show and so I’ve put together a haul for you. <br><div align="center"> Enjoy!<br><br> <b>Video Part One</b><br><iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/U0VL1YxD2GM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <br><br><b>Video Part Two</b><br><iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ksjjiMMOzuA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br><br>Products Mentioned:<br><a href="http://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/Makeup-Forever-Aqua-Eyes-Pencil">Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes Pencils</a> (gold, turquoise and pale pink) - <a href="http://www.beautylish.com/s/inglot-cosmetics-freedom-system-blush-52">Inglot Blush Pan</a> (no. 52) - <a href="http://www.gorgeousshop.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4104&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ps&utm_campaign=googleps&gclid=CLrvjtHngbgCFavHtAodYlkAhg">Joico K-Pak Color Restorative Styling Oil</a> - <a href="http://glamcor.com/convertible-brush-roll-apron.html">Convertible Brush Roll/Apron</a> - <a href="http://www.love-makeup.co.uk/palette-large-designs-p-4477.html">Large Z Palettes</a> - <a href="http://www.love-makeup.co.uk/makeup-blending-sponge-p-4990.html">Blending Sponge</a> - <a href="http://www.love-makeup.co.uk/brush-guard-makeup-brush-protector-p-4705.html">Brush Protectors</a> - <a href="http://www.nigelbeauty.com/vsearch.aspx?SearchTerm=lashes#Filter=[CategoryID=173*Name=lashes*SKU=lashes*Description=lashes*ava=1]">Selection of False Lashes</a> - <a href="http://www.nigelbeauty.com/p-19423-msd-100-mascara-wand-25ct.aspx">Mascara Wands</a> - <a href="http://www.crownbrush.co.uk/brushes.html">Crown Brushes</a><br><br> If you have any questions about any of the products mentioned then please leave a comment or send me a message!<br> <img class="nopin" src="http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag116/EmilyS5302/signature_zps2433a8db.png" width="200" /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4457227">Bloglovin</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/EmilyyyStoker">Twitter </a>• <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prettypleaseblog">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.youtube.com/beautyrush64">YouTube</a><br /><br /><br />P.S. 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