Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Biba Fever

I just bought this bracelet in House of Fraser last week.
It was on sale for £36, down from £120. I tried it on in the store but the sale assistant informed me that the piece was damaged and couldn't sell it (why was it still on display then??!); anyway, I check the website and they had one left so I ordered it with 'Buy & Collect' option. I think it's a great service, considering the delivery is free and the item will be available the next day.

Biba Black and Gold Logo Chain Bracelet



 I got the matching stud earrings too; I bought these last year with a gift voucher for my birthday.














I appreciate the attention put into the brand, from the bag to the wrapping to the velvet pouch. 
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More exciting news from Biba!!!
House of Fraser is releasing a make up range on the 1st of October.
The inspiration behind it is 1930' Hollywood Glam with rich colours and metallic shades, perfect for winter.
The capsule collection will include: eye palette, lip palette, face palette, nail varnishes, lashes and lipgloss ring.


Prices are affordable, starting with the ring at £15 - I have already eyed it!!! :)
For the rest of the products, I want to first try them in store to see if I like them.

Are you planning on picking up something too?

Monday, 5 September 2011

FOTD



Easy make up for a Saturday afternoon, spent shopping.

FACE
- Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in Beige Sable
- Benefit the Porefessional primer
- Benefit Moon Beam highlighter
- Clinique Frsh Bloom blush in Peony
- Benefit Erase Paste in medium

EYES
- Illamasqua Pure Pigment in Marvel
- L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara
- Benefit Bad Gal eye pencil

LIPS
- Chanel Rouge Allure in Darling

Hope you like! :) xx


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Saturday, 3 September 2011

GlossyBox - August



So, I had a couple of weeks to play with the items in the latest GlossyBox and here is what I think:

AHAVA Mineral Body Lotion: I LOOOOOVE THIS! I'm not a fan of 'only moisturising' body creams but this smells too good. I will definitely re-purchase and I'd like to try other products too! Also, I like the graphic on the bottle.


MURAD Time Release Blemish Cleanser: the consistency is quite fresh and gel-like and it doesn't foam at all (I didn't really like that as I don't have the feeling it's cleaning my face) - I have to fail this product. 
Initially, I didn't even want to try it as I don't have acne but then I read that you can use it anyway and will keep your face blemish-free... well, not true! At least in my case, I had breaks out on my upper lip and jaw (places which I usually don't have any spot at all - if I get any occasional spot would be on my chin) and I can only connect it to this face wash. So, I passed it over to my better-half that had recently some blemishes on his chin and he reported and it actually dried them out a bit. So, I would say to give it a go if you have problematic skin, otherwise stay away!
It's a shame: I have tried 4 Murad products and all have failed to impress me (you can check out the others here and here).


DANIEL SANDLER Baby Jet Mascara: I'm not too fussy with mascaras - basically I get them on offers on Boots, any brand really or use up the miniatures that come with free gifts but I'm pleased I received this one. It's a 'specialised' product, if you wish and I wanted to try Clinique Bottom Lashes for a while - this is a similar concept. It works fine: I apply the 1st coat on my top lashes which helps with the length and then use it on the bottom lashes. Finally, I like the sleek-smart thin tube.


KMS CALIFORNIA Hairstay Style Boost: honestly, I didn't care for this product... I gave it a try and - after the initial fascination with the crackling - I still don't care about it. You see, I'm really quite against these products: I feel it's like spraying plastic on your hair - surely, It can't be good for your scalp. I'm becoming more and more 'a purist', concerning my head. On the contrary, I'm happy to use masks and repairing treatments.
I got to admit, It does add volume to the hair but I also found that leaves hair greasy; I used it at night and the morning after I already felt my hair were oily and heavy, plus every time I touched my hair, It left a sticky residue on my fingers.
 Bottom line is that I don't buy or use styling stuff so I'm not going to start using this now, just because I got it for free (kinda). 
Anybody wanna swap? :)


REBEL NAILS Nail Wraps: I'm looking forward to try these, but I'm happy just 50% because I really dislike the design I received. :(
I have never used wraps before but they sounds like fun. I received the toes version so I'll save them for next spring, I think.


That's all folks!

Friday, 2 September 2011

Delivery / ASOS

Modalu Annabel Small Wallet



I got myself this little present <3
I saw it on their website, originally priced at £49 but I bought it on sale for £23.40 - not bad.
I love the attention to details of this brand: the wee studded shells, matching lining and it also comes with a dust bag!
I got it in the colour shark  - although this is a little treat because the real object of desire is:

THIS - OF COURSE!


The Bristol bag, re-christened Pippa - for obvious reasons. Currently sold out. :(

Thursday, 1 September 2011

mini-mini-haul

I'm between masks at the moment. I just found out that one of my all time favourite (Clinique Deep Cleansing) has been discontinued, so I've picked up these sachet to try:


The Montagne Jeunesse' masks are quite expensive - at around 1pound each - but got them with bundle deal of 4 for £3; also, used another £5 off from no7 for the Radiance Revealed Exfoliator - never tried this one before, but I don't tend to spend huge money on mechanical exfoliators.
Finally, I'm going to try this Johnson's 24hour Moisture Radiance Hand Cream: I can't seem to find a GOOOOOD hand cream... any suggestions?
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