Maybelline Rocket Volum Express Mascara

So I've always loved Maybelline mascaras. I can guarantee I've tried the majority of ones on the Boots Maybelline counter. So, it was no surprise that as soon as the rocket volum express one was released, I bought it straight away. I feel like you can never go wrong with the Maybelline mascaras. I always seem to find they coat my lashes perfectly and make them look super-duper long and thick- what more could a girl want!?

"Clump free volume gets reinvented with our exclusive elastomer brush -the Jet-Glide. Lashes have up to 8 x more volume.The patented Jet-Glide Brush propels smooth volume evenly all the way up every lash in a flash for explosive volume." I completley agree with what Boots has boasted about this product. This mascara fans out my lashes and makes them look so much longer!! Maybelline have lived up to my mascara expectations yet again and I can't fault their brilliant products!!

 

Lj x

Instyle magazine+NOTD

So I don't usually buy 'InStyle' magazine but after reading Ramblings of a Beauty Bird's blog post here about magazine freebies, I couldn't resist!! With this months issue, they're giving away a choice of 3 Nails Inc colours- Totes Pink, It's Red,Babez and You're A Peach which I chose. I think last year they did this offer as well and I picked bluebell which I have to say hasn't disappointed me at all. This was an absolute bargain because at only £3.90 you got the magazine AND the nail polish which is usally worth £11!! Thankyou InStyle magazine!!

Now onto nails of the day, which, of course, was my new Nails Inc one!! I couldn't wait to get home and try it out. It applies really well and after 2 coats, the colour stands out but is also quite subtle at the same time. You're A Peach is perfect for spring/summer and I can't wait to hopefully add to my collection of Nails Inc colours!!

 Lj x

Small shopping haul

 

 

Firstly, I picked up this white/cream lace vest top from New Look. I really like the lace trend for the summer and I love the style of this vest. It's quite short and also has quite a high neckline. On the front, there's flowery lace and at the bottom of this sort of crocheted flowers which I really like. On the back, it's just plain white and has a simple button at the top. I really love this top and can't wait to wear it when Britain finally has some nice weather!!

I also purchased two makeup products which were the Bourjois blusher in golden rose and the Maybelline super stay 24hr in red passion. The Bourjois blusher was on a deal in Superdrug which meant I got it free when I spent over £12!! I love the colour of it and also the slight bronze shimmer which will be perfect for summer. The Maybelline superstay is in an amazing red colour and I love how pigmented it is. I've been wanting to try a bright red lip colour for ages and after many failed attempts of buying one, I hope I've finally found it!!

Lj x

I got my ears pierced!!

I got my ears pierced!! I previously had them pierced when I was about 11 and let them close up because I didn't like twisting them/moving them etc and after thinking about getting them re-done for a while, I finally decided to do it this week. When I first got them pierced, I went to Claire's and was going to this time but decided against it and instead went for a local beauty salon. I'm so glad I made this decision as on the day, the lady doing the piercing was cheerful and friendly and also re-assured me of any worries I had. They were done really quickly and I barely felt it, and afterwards I even got a couple of biscuits!! I'm so glad I now have them pierced and I can't wait to start buying lovely earrings!!

 

Lj x

I ♥ free things!!

I love a bargain, I love free samples and most importantly I love trying new products!! So, saying this, it's only natural that I spend every week googling 'Free samples' and seeing what new wonders come up!! I thought I'd do this quick blog post to tell people about these great deals so here it goes:

Firstly, I managed to get a £3 body shop 'voucher'. With this, you didn't need to spend a certain amount of money to redeem it, you simply picked up your purchase, went to the counter, said the words 'Happy Bunny!' and you got £3 off your purchase, simples!! (Ends March 31st 2013)

I also got a free malteasers easter bunny courtesy of Tesco!! I love these so much and was chuffed when I saw this voucher. All you have to do is find easter eggs near you using google street view (Sounds complicated but is in fact extremley simple) and give them your email address. You can either print the voucher and collect it in store or add it onto your online shopping order- voila, free chocolate, what more could you ask for??

Lj x

Barry M Textured Nail Effects Nail Paint review

As I may have said before, Barry M is one of my all-time favourite nail varnish brands. It's cheap, lasts a long time and the variety of colours and effects they have are amazing!! I always love to try the new products they have out so picked up a textured nail effect in the colour Kingsland Road.

A lot of brands are realeasing 'grunge-chic' look nail varnishes so I definitley feel like it will be a big trend in the upcoming season.

BarryM says: Textured Nail Effect’s grainy, matte formula creates a unique textured effect for a grunge-chic look. Available in 4 Spring/Summer shades named after famous haunts where Mr Barry Mero began his early working days in the markets of South and East London.'

I really love the colour of this polish and I have to say it is one of the reasons I bought it. The effect isn't my all time favourite from BarryM but I do think it's lovely and subtle and is also very summery!! Overall, I like the colour a lot but the effect isn't very exciting so I don't think I would purchase it again.

 

 Lj x

Superdrug haul

This weekend, I spent Saturday shopping at my (not so) local town centre. As always, I wandered into Superdrug and this is what I picked up. 

 I've heard a lot of good things about these two clean&clear products from various bloggers and youtubers. The product on the left is called deep action cream wash and is oil-free. It claims to 'clean down to the pores for really clear skin'. Reviews also claim that 'the tingling sensation makes it feel like it's working', 'it leaves skin feeling refreshed' and some even said 'it gets rid of all pimples'. I'm looking forward to using this and I hope it lives up to expectations.

The second clean&clear product, in the middle, is called advantage spot treatment gel and claims to 'have immediate action', 'helps reduce spots within 4 hours' and 'helps keep spots away with daily useage'. I only started using this yesterday but I really do hope it does as it says on the bottle.

I also purchased Loreal Elnett hairspray normal strength as I previously only had a boots own brand hairspray and I believe that this product is an essential!!

Lastly, I bought a new mascara. I was given the Yves Rocher sexy pulp mascara for christmas and I've always been told you should change it every 3 months to avoid infections so that's exactly what I did!! Anyway, I bought the Rimmel London volume lash scandal eyes mascara in extreme black.

Normally, when I buy a new mascara, I will always go for whatever new one Maybelline has brought out. You could say I use it to gauge when I should buy a new one!! This time however, I decided to buy Rimmel's as I've had it before and I know what I'm getting. I love the volume it gives to your lashes although the size of the brush can be too big for some. I, however, really dislike small brushes so this is perfect for me.

Lj x