Friday 31 July 2015

Bargain Shirt dress


So I was in Birmingham yesterday and I made a quick swing by In Primark! I picked up this shirt dress for a mere £13.00! It's so easy to wear and you can dress it up or down, Jeans or leggings, tucked or untucked! I got it for work as we are only allowed to wear black and white!( boring!) I Like to try and wear exciting things as it can be so boring wearing all black.

Fran xxx  

Thursday 30 July 2015

Highlighting shimmer brick

SeventeeN  Instant glow
shimmer Brick / RAD OR BAD?



I purchased this shimmer brick a while back from boots as I was in  search of a nice glow to go on the top of my cheeks as a highlighter. It was £4.99 which wasn't too bad I didn't think! IVe been using it for the past couple of weeks and really got on with it, so much so I wanted to share it with you lovelies.

This comes in two shades pink bronze and gold bronze. I went for gold bronze. It comes in four different layers of bronzed colours going from light to dark.  It's lovely as it doesn't go too dark when you first put it on and you can layer it to as dark as you like. You can use them all together with a rage brush or you can use them individually to contour and highlight. I also like to use them as eyeshadows individually.

Here is what it looks like on my hand.

And here it is in the pot..

I would defiantly reccomend this product as it's quite cheap and just as if not better than some of the other more expensive alternatives.

You can get yours here http://m.boots.com/h5/cat_hub?path=%2Fen%2FSEVENTEEN-Instant-Glow-Shimmer-Brick_1321239%2F&colId=Gold_Bronze&unCountry=uk

Fran xxx

Hair how to!

HAIR HOW TO 

In this post I am going to show you how to achieve this curly plaited look. This style is very versatile and can be worn day or night. The plait really finishes it off and makes it look bit more special than just down and curled.

First things first prep your hair, wash and blow-dry your hair so that its smooth and easy to work with, especially you curly haired girls you want it as smooth as possible for the bouffant! Then on to the good stuff....

you will need, 
-grips
-a hair weft
-paddle brush
-backcombing brush
-hairpsray
-pins

1.Section off and Curl all your hair with the tool of your choice, I wanted a more relaxed curl so I chose to use the wand, as i feel its more of a wave than a curl.
TIP: spray each section with hairspray! 


2. Repeat on all your hair until its all curled, I then like to brush out my curls with a paddle brush as this makes them fall together nicely rather them all being separate.

3.Backcombing!- my favourite trick. So you want a lot of height on the top and you don't want it to fall when you clip the plait in so girls nice and tight backcombing it is for this one! From root to about mid lengths id say and to just behind the ear. I like to use a backcombing brush instead of a comb as i feel it is firmer.



My choice of brush would have to be Vogetti's mighty brush, its £4.25 and if you got one you would not regret it. It creates instant height and provides you with workable backcombing.

 get yours now ahttp://www.feelunique.com/product/Vogetti-Mighty-Brush

3.HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN PLAIT HEADBAND

So, I bet your all wondering is the plait real, unfortunately not, I cheated! you caught me!!haha, I used a hair extension weft and plaited it loosely. I then secured it behind my ears with grips and pins and played around until I was happy with it. I had this in all day and it did start to get abit annoying towards the end of the evening, but it was defiantly worth it.



4. Spray to finish!- Hairspray is crucial to keeping styles in place its abit like glue! A little shine spray wouldn't go a miss either!


Throw on some red lips and your good to go!

This is Shannon's recreation of it ❤️




let me know how you got on recreating this look so that I can add your picture to the post<3

Fran xxx

Tuesday 28 July 2015

⚓Salcombe 2015⚓


I've just returned from the best week ever. In my favourite place with my favourite people. For those of you who don't know that place is Salcombe, in South devon. This is a place that I have  spent many weeks over many years throughout my childhood. Each twist and turn has its own memories from when I was younger and used to roam free. It is one of those places that however long you leave to return it will always stay the same.

A quick look at Salcombe...




With it's narrow scenic streets and it's characteristic cottages, Salcombe has to be one of the prettiest places I've ever been to. It's as though all of your worries are whisked away the moment you arrive and you throw on your flip flops and relax.


PUBS&CAFE'S⚓
The pubs are gorgeous with a really seaside feel to them including The Victoria Inn, The King's Arms, The Fortescue and The Ferry Inn. They are child friendly in the day with play areas, dogs are welcome too with the Kings arms offering an 'a la barc' menu (cute!)We went for a drink at The Wardroom Cafe, I had a luxury hot chocolate which came with mini marshmallows, a flake and cream <3






RESTRAUNTS⚓
We had a few meals out including breakfast and lunch. We went to The Kings Arms for lunch and sat on they're sun terrace. It was so lovely, the sun was beaming down on us and we had mussels and chips, yum! We also  went for Dinner at The Harbour Hotel after my boyfriends graduation and were treated like royalty, it looked like a lovely hotel and I will defo be looking to stay there in the future.

SHOPS⚓
The shops are a mix of one off's and chains including Cath Kidston and Fat face, Boots and Musto. The most exciting thing is Cranch's sweet shop. Established in 1869, this sweet shop has every kind of sweet you could wish for.  From teeth and lips to sugared mice, candy canes to flying saucers your bound to find something that tickles your fancy.





FASHION⚓
The fashion down there is Also SO different to home. No one cares down there what so ever, you don't have to wash your hair everyday and put on your best outfit. Infant the less clothes you wear is better as you get soaked on the boat! Nobody really wears much makeup or tan it's all natural and beachy. Jack Wills was established in Salcombe so a lot of people have found out about Salcombe through that and wear all the gear! Everywhere you look there are Quba Sails coats and MUSTO hats and boat shoes, true english style.  A pair of flip flops and some shorts and a big thick coat would do you.




BEACHES⚓
The beaches down here are stunning, when the weathers right obviously! Many of them have ferries that can take you across for a small fee. Over at East Portalmouth there is a beach cafe called The Venus Cafe! My last name is Venus so obviously i have to have a coffee!









Im on the way home as I write this. We went for a week and I'm honestly gutted to be coming home, It's 100% my happy place!
Here are some photos from my week there... enjoy x 



Sunday 26 July 2015

Garnier Summerbody




Garnier Summer Body Lotion Deep Sun-Kissed



Wanting a summer kissed look? Don't want the streaks and that biscuit smell? Look no further! I use this as part of my daily beauty routine and want you lot to know about it!
Is Summerbody Moisturising Lotion for me?
If you are looking for a daily body moisturiser that leaves your skin feeling soft and supple with the added benefit of looking naturally sun-kissed and radiant all year round, most certainly yes.
How does it work?
Specially designed for deeper skin tones, the formula contains a hint of tanning ingredient, to gradually build a natural-looking even tan after each application. Enriched with a moisturising complex and natural extract of apricot, Summerbody intensely moisturises your skin all day long leaving it feeling soft and supple.

Developing time:
I didn’t notice much  of a difference until I’d applied it two or three times.

How to Use It

"Usage Recommendation: Wash hands well after each application as it can tan your hands. Apply evenly all over the body for a non streaked result. I like to wait a few minutes before i get dressed so that it doesn't run onto my clothes.

At the moment in Boots it's on offer for £4.00! Thats a saving of £3.79 (usually £7.79)


I am amazed with this product. Its such a great price.  It Tans perfectly and builds up quickly which is a bonus as you an start just  a couple of days before your going out. It leaves no streaks or marks what so ever, whilst  Moisturising  and leaving skin feeling silky and smooth. Defiantly would recommend this to anyone and everyone!!

No7 Dramatic Lash - My First Impressions

N07 DRAMATIC LASH MASCARA  

It was that time again! When your mascara is dry and no matter how much you pump it nothing comes out. It was time for a change, I always buy the same mascara. Seventeen's Dolled up in Black. I headed to boots as I was on holiday in Salcombe and there wasn't many shops, they had this mascara on an introductory offer for £10. price will be £13.50 on 05.08.2015. You also get 40 boots advantage boots when you buy this, not bad!


Im quite the fussy one when it comes to mascaras as I like the brushes to be quite separated so I checked the brush in store and I liked what I saw. I can't see how these ball shaped mascaras can separate your lashes, if anything they'd clump! (my pet hate!- spiders legs!)


IT`S PROMISE:


Want ultimate lift and hold for a super wide-awake look?
Inspired by haircare, No7 Dramatic Lift Mascara contains flexible polymers and Keratin to help boost lash from root to tip.
The curved brush helps to capture all lashes and push them upwards, No7 Dramatic Lift Mascara is proven to lift lashes by 70%.
Picking Your Perfect Mascara
Wand Style- A curved styling brush that fits perfectly in to the roots of the lashes to help lift each individual lash to create the ultimate wide awake look.
Finished Look- Lashes are lifted by 70% and are boosted from root to tip.

REVIEW

From first use, I was blown away!! I didn't really believe it would lift lashes by 70% like it says, but wow! What a difference! Pushes lashes up from the root, with full lash coverage, making my eyelashes look longer and fuller than ever! Even in this heat there is no crumbly bits falling off or any smudges It deffinately gives the look of a good nights rest with the wide awake look it gives. I like to curl my eyelashes after I have put mascara on to really get them curling up and with this mascara they look amazing! 

★ full on magic☆


my new favourite mascara, have you tried it?

get yours here xxx

Saturday 18 July 2015

EIMI Wella range.

Wella Proffesionals EIMI range



 Here is my next best kept secret. I haven't been on the blog for a while as I've been poorly :( 
Recently we've had in a new range of products called the EIMI range which includes volume, smooth, texture, shine and finishing hairpsrays.

I have used a few products in the range and got on really well with them. Here are some reviews on the products I have used.

Dry me, dry shampoo is amazing and creates volume and texture. I always struggle with greasy roots so this for me is a life saver. Most dry shampoo's leave a white residue on the hair making it hard to get rid of or hide, this one is clear when sprayed and doesn't need as much rubbing in. It is matte to refresh your hair and absorb any oils from the scalp. Great when you want a lie in! Compared to other Dry shampoo's e.g the trusty Batiste, it is quite expensive at£12.50. I know its quite steep but its worth it, it makes your hair look like its been washed that day. I suggest using this for special occasions and sticking to batiste for everyday use. I also like to use this even when your hair isn't dirty and you just want to add bit of volume to it.



 Sugar lift 

This is another winner in the range in my eyes. It's enriched with sugar to provide lift, shine and touchable grip on the hair. Apply to wet hair for a textured and volumed style or use on dry hair for a more settled style. This is great for people with fine or flat hair as it creates root lift and holds it. This is also Great for hair ups as it makes the hair more grippy and therefore stays where you put it and helps backcombing stay in!




 Eimi Stay styled hairspray
This is a lovely workable hairspray that is 
great to use when doing hair up's. I used to use the Schwartskopf Silhouette flexible hold hairspray. Until now I didn't realise how strong that was. Say for instance your client wanted loose curls and a braid, you need the curls to still be workable so that they separate when it comes to the plait. This hairspray provides exactly that and still has enough hold in to hold up on its own. I will most certainly be reordering this one. I do a lot of occasion hair and I usually use the a brand with a passion for delivering innovative and creative hair care products. This protects hair from the effects of humidity, harmful UV rays and heat damage caused by styling tools to leave you with smoother, frizz-free hair.