L'Oreal Preference Wild Ombre Kit

I've always loved the ombre/dip dye trend and when I first saw that L'Oreal had launched a do-it yourself kit, I couldn't wait to try it!! After putting it off for quite a while, I finally decided to purchase it - and I'm so happy with the results!!

Before:

 After:

I went for shade 2, for dark blonde to medium brown hair. The kit was really simple to use and the instructions easy to follow. I started off with the very tips of my hair, and left it on for 10 minutes, then I moved a bit further up my hair, starting from the bottom and going up to about my shoulders, and left that on for 40 minutes. I'm really pleased with the overall effect as it looks exactly how I wanted it and I have to say I'd definitely purchase this kit again, at only £6.99, it's amazing value for money!!

Lj x

Shopping Haul

I went shopping recently for summer and also an upcoming trip to Spain!!

 

High waisted denim shorts- New look

Acid wash studded denim shorts- Primark

Navy blue vest- Primark

Silver spikey necklace- River island

Blue jacket/blazer- New look

Blue shorts- Primark

White converse- Footlocker

 

I also picked up a few travel cosmetics which included face wipes, sun cream, toothpaste and shampoo and conditioner.

 

Lj x

Sun Sun Sun!!

So this weekend we finally got a glimpse of Summer and the temperature on Sunday reached about 20 degress!! It was really lovely to have a little bit of warm weather so I made the most of it with a dog walk and picnic. Not only this, but on Saturday it was Eurovision so I made some snacks including Swedish themed chocolate balls!!

 

A summer's walk in the countryside

 

 

Lj x

 

 

 

 

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