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Thursday 31 December 2015

NYE Beauty

As if New Years Eve is tonight!! I am very excited as NYE is the perfect excuse to get glammed up and go all out with your makeup, which is what I intend to do tonight with lots of glitter and sparkle!
I thought I would share some of my NYE beauty essentials that I will be using this year,



Firstly Primer. Primer is a miracle on a night like tonight, when you want your makeup to stay put all night long. I will be using the Urban Decay Eye shadow Primer which is amazing, it lasts forever and doesn't crease. I can say that I have worn this overnight and my eye shadow still looked incredible in the morning! I was lucky to receive the Benefit Pore Professional Primer for Christmas and I am looking forward to using this as I have heard so many good things about it,

Brows. Yes I love brows and I think they make such a difference to your face, especially now since I have my hands on the ABH Dipbrow Pomade. I cannot rave about this product enough and it has totally changed my eyebrow game, so this is a beauty essential must for NYE.

Fake Eyelashes. No makeup for a night out is complete in my opinion without some big fluttery lashes to set off your eye look and these Demi Wispies by Ardell are fast becoming my favourite eyelashes. I normally get a few compliments on my eyelashes when I wear them, so they must be a winner!

Glitter. I love glitter so NYE is great because you can wear as much as you want and no one can say anything because lots of glitter is what NYE is all about, right?

Highlighter. Not satisfied with glittery eyes I want my face to also shimmer which is why the Benefit Watts Up Highlighter is perfect. A creamy formula that you can apply to your cheekbones, bridge of your nose, under your eyebrows and cupids bow, to really make your skin glow.

And Finally my YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in Peach Passion, alongside my trusty Charlotte Tilbury Lip liner in Pillow Talk, This lipstick is a beautiful peachy pink and I think it goes great teamed with smokey eye look which is what I am going for this NYE.


I hope everyone has a fabulous NYE whatever you may be doing!

Mary xo
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Monday 28 December 2015

Rose Gold Obsessed | Christmas Presents

First of all I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed the festivities with all your family and friends! This year it seems I have a bit of a rose gold theme going on with the presents I received, I love rose gold and wanted to share some of my favourite gifts. Also, rose gold is too pretty not too photo! I always enjoy other peoples what I got for Christmas posts, so if you are nosy like me, this is for you...


Olivia Burton Rose Gold Watch
Orelia Rose Gold Hoops
Rose Gold Necklace from Fenwicks
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Liner-Pillow Talk
Zoeva Palette- Cocoa Blend


My highlight has to be my new Olivia Burton Watch, I have never really owned a watch before and I think it is the perfect classy accessory I needed. I am so happy with it, it looks gorgeous on my wrist and the large rose gold face is something that's a bit different and makes it stand out. I don't think it will be leaving my wrist anytime soon!
I am also very excited to try out the Zoeva Palette, the colours look beautiful and I will probably be doing a review in the future.



What did you get for Christmas? I would love to know?
Mary xo


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Sunday 13 December 2015

Healthified Chocolate Orange Brownies

I am a massive chocoholic so when I found out that you can create sweet treats with raw cacao and natural sweeteners, that are actually good for you, I was very excited! Especially when they involve the dreamy combo of Chocolate and Orange.
I recently discovered Livia's Kitchen Blog where she shares her love for healthy eating and shows how it doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive and it can still be totally delicious. I really recommend to check out her blog for some amazing recipes, I am so obsessed with them all. She inspired me to make her raw chocolate orange brownies and they are so delicious and chocolatey, even I can't believe they are refined sugar free, raw and totally guilt free, Amazing right?

They are perfect for when you want that chocolate hit but don't want to indulge too much....







Ingredients:
For the Brownie: 

  • 300g of Almonds Pulsed
  • 6 tablespoons of Cacao Powder
  • 200g of Dates
  • 75g Maple Syrup
  • Zest of two oranges

For the Frosting:

  • 85g Almond Butter
  • 40g Coconut Oil
  • 30g syrup
  • 2tablespoons of raw Cacao Powder
  • 1/2 cup of orange Juice
For the topping(optional):
  • Zest of an Orange

Method
  • First pulse the almonds into a course flour in a food processor 
  • Put all the remaining brownie ingredients into the food processor and whiz until all of them are combined. Once combined press firmly into a baking tin and ensure the mixture is even and flat.
  • Next onto the frosting, mix all the ingredients in a food processor again and you should be left with a creamy runny chocolatey sauce. Spread this evenly over the brownie mix.
  • Put the brownie tin in the fridge for a few hours to set.
  • Add the topping and cut into brownie squares.
And Enjoy! So simple and easy to create!



Hope you like this recipe and let me know if you have ever made something similar?

Mary xo


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Friday 11 December 2015

Fake the Holiday Glow all year round

Just because we are now in winter does not mean we need to wave goodbye to our holiday glows. Life is so much better with a tan so why not fake it and look radiant all year round.
I love the process of fake tanning and hate being pale, which means I have tried my fair share of fake-tans on the market and I now have a new favourite the  'Bondi Sands Dark Lotion' and this has been my No1 tan for awhile now. I also love how Bondi Sands is an Australian brand, as surely Australians know how to tan!?



I am not a fan of the orange looking fake tans and much prefer a olivey brown natural look and Bondi Sands delivers just that. The best thing about Bondi Sands is that it is very easy to apply with a mitt, drying almost instantly so you are not left feeling sticky and after you shower in the morning you are left with an incredibly natural looking gorgeous tan that is also streak-free!
The scent of this lotion is coconut which I love, so there is none of that biscuit smell that overpowers some fake tans. You can buy this at Superdrug and it is on offer at the moment for £9.95 which I think is very affordable for such a great quality product and I am keen to try out the gradual tanning milk, also by Bondi Sands which is perfect for everyday use,

So if you are looking for a fake tan to see you through all the festive parties over Christmas and New Years Eve, then I recommend trying this one out to get that holiday glow all year,


Has anyone used this tan before? What is your go-to fake tan?

Mary xo



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Tuesday 8 December 2015

ABH Dibrow Pomade- Holy Grail Eyebrow Product worth the hype?

I have lusted after this product for SO long now, definitely over a year, but after repeatedly seeing the name 'Anastasia Beverley Hills' under Instagram captions of people with perfectly shaped eyebrows, I knew I needed to be a part of this cult beauty hype. I am so so happy that I finally purchased it, I love it! I am now only wondering why I didn't purchase it sooner!?




Anastasia Beverley Hills has been nicknamed the queen of eyebrows and after trying out the dipbrow pomade in the shade 'Dark Brown', I am now understanding why, it is amazing.
I also picked up the Zoeva wing liner brush after reading great reviews on Beauty Bay and it works perfectly teamed with the dipbrow, the thin angle brush is precise enough to achieve the ideal eyebrow shape. It glides on smoothly and you won't have to worry about it rubbing off  as it is smudge-proof and lasts all day! A little bit really does go along way, so make sure to use a light hand to achieve a more natural yet sculpted brow look. This will also mean the pot will last a super long time.


Dipbrow Pomade definitely deserves it's holy grail status and I urge every girl to try it for themselves as eyebrows are very important after all. A product that can transform and shape your whole face is 100% worth the money in my opinion.

Has anyone else tried this product? Do you believe the hype?

Mary xo


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Wednesday 2 December 2015

Liquid Lipsticks- Perfect Pink

Its no secret that I am a lover of lipsticks and cannot resist buying more and more, so when I heard the hype around liquid lipsticks I knew I had to get my hands on one. I love the finish of matte lips so I was very excited about this product.




I ordered the Gerard Cosmetics liquid lipstick in the shade 'Serenity' as I had seen this shade a lot over Instagram and it looked like a gorgeous warm pinky shade.
This colour does seem to come up slightly darker on my lips, yet it is still a beautiful colour, perfect for everyday and very wearable. I love how it goes on like a lip gloss with a easy doe-foot applicator but then instantly dries completely matte. I thought this would be very drying however once I applied it onto the lips its not very noticeable at all and the staying power is incredible- it was still on my lips at the end of the day!

I also love the packaging, the frosted glass and gold lid looks very fancy and high end and is a nice new addition to my lipstick shelf.

I am keen to venture further into the world of liquid lipstick and try out other brands to compare. I already have my eye on the Dose of Colours 'Stone' shade, it looks amazing however this brand is not stocked in the UK yet, so unsure if I can afford to spend on the high delivery but I am tempted.

Have you guys ever tried liquid lipsticks, are you a fan?

Mary xo


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