It's raining, it's pouring. Time for the 'Apocalips'

Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer Review

 

'Nude Eclipse'

 

 

WOW EYES

 

 

 

 

I always see these fad make up adverts and take the mick normally, I just think to myself 'how many more products can they create that do exactly the same thing and how can people not see they're being conned'

 

However, after nipping into Boots one day for supplies, I decided I may aswell try this. And boy, I'm glad I did.

 

For £5.99 you get a perfect combo of gloss and lip colour. I did used to hate it in the 'gloss' days when you purchased one with the promise of colour, for it to only give the smallest hint.

 

I do love Nude Lips for every day. And this isn't a horrible thick 'over the top' gloss, it looks like lipstick with great even coverage and a sheen.

 

On first application, the gloss feels a teeny bit sticky. But after a few minutes of settling it feels less so. It has a nice-ish smell, but it has a tad of a funny after tase so try not to lick your lips!

 

I think they are great value for money, as it is quite long lasting on your lips (Aslong as no drinking and eating is involved though..)

 

Definitely will try a few other colours!

Have any of you tried it??? Would love to know what you think!

Becky xxx

Summer Wish List

New Look Wish List

 

 

Now I am starting at New Look- I am having a peek at what I can get on my discount!

 

I've created a little wish list below- and I am a little worried as I want EVERY single thing, wah!

 

 

1. Necklace 2. Heels 3. Denim Dress 4. Anklet 5. Harem Trousers  6. Side Zip Skirt 7. Skater Dress

8. Dungarees 9. Dungarees 10. Skater Dress 11. Mint Clutch 12. Loafers 13. Jelly Sandals

14. Aztec Top 15. Innocence Shirt 16. Crop Top

I love the skater dresses- very similar to Topshop but better value. One thing I will DEFINITELY be getting is '15' this cute 'Boxer' Shirt. My other top choices are '1' Necklace and '12' Loafers.

 

I adore these loafers, and think they're great value. I love the Crisp White minimalistic trend, but find when I buy clothes this White they get ruined so easily! I'm very messy and clumsy.

 

Jelly sandals are so nostalgic, and comfortable, '13' I am sure these will be appearing in my wardrobe. I have also fallen in love with this '9' Acid Wash Dunga, I'm not overly keen on the 'painters and decoraters look' but think this one is really cute, and I could actually see me wearing it!

 

 

 

 

I also found this dress, a budget version of the exact same dress I got a while ago from Missguided!

They have also had very similar ones in River Island, but also in other colours such as Red and Black.

 

£9.99 New Look

Summer Essentials- (I've been shopping...)

Holiday Prep

I am going on holiday in July to Turkey with my mum. I've started thinking about clothes and planning ahead as I don't want to spend a fortune a few weeks before on everything! I'm very excited to have a mini shopping spree in New Look with my discount.

It's been a while since I've been abroad, since I came back from Australia I haven't been able to afford to do anything so I'm really excited and it's very sweet of her! Me and my mum get along really well so it'll be a nice girly holiday :)

These are a few bits I've already picked up, it might give you some inspiration!

 

 

 

H&M Dress £12.99

 

(I couldn't find the dress online- but this is a link to a vest with a very similar print)

 

I feel like a hippy in this and love that I can fling it on so easily! It'll look cute with a woven belt, and gladiator sandals.

 

 

 

 

River Island Playsuit £20

 

I bought this in River Island last week, as there was a 20% student discount event on.

 

 

 

Primark Bikini £4

 

 

I love bandaue bikinis, and this was a bargain £4 in Primark! I adore the print. I cheekily switched the sets as I am different sizes top and bottom- but I think it's bad that they don't mix and match this way.

If you are looking for plainer bikinis- take a look in Primark. They have sets for £3! (Which are actually quite decent)

 

 

 

 

I'm creating a wish list at the moment... And when I get my first pay I'm sure to go a bit wild!

It's so exciting being able to finally get out of Winter clothes!

Hope you get some ideas :)

 

 

Becky xxx

Let The Sun Shine! OOTD

Hottest day of the year so far!

 

Boob Tube - Primark

Skirt - Primark

Belt - Primark

Cardigan - Internacionale

Necklace - New Look

Sunglasses - Forever21

Just a quick post.. My induction went really well and I'm evry excited to start work. I wore this skirt above with a mans T-shirt featured in a previous post. I managed to get my essay nearly done afterward, for my deadline Friday! So I made the most of the sun and went to the Parks with a couple of friends, and got my tan on.

 

(Tan on? ... my knees are burnt. AWESOME)

 

Isn't everyone just so much happier when the sun's out :)

 

Here's my outfit and a few snippits...

What have you all been up to?!

 

Love Mexican... 

 
 

Ducks kipping in the park this morning (I was awake before them!)

I'm so happy to be back in SUMMER CLOTHING! Aren't you!?

Becky XxX

Outfits Of The Week! - SPRINGSUMMER!

Finally time to shove the winter coat out of the wardrobe!?

 

This is me making the most of the sun with my friend in the park the other day! We made Daisy chains :)

 

 

Sunglasses and Earrings - Forever21

Parka and Blouse - Primark

 

Job Interview

 

I had a job interview a few days ago in New Look, and yesterday got a call back saying I was successful! My induction is on Monday and I'm very excited to get back working and earning again!

 

Here is my interview outfit, including one of my new cami tops (from PRIMARK!)... I wore this Navy spotted one, with a Black blazer, and this Gold Peter pan collar necklace from New Look, and new Mint River Island skirt.

 

 

Skirt- River Island £16

Cami Top- £4 Primark

Necklace- £6.99 New Look

I also got these other two camis from there, this was me wearing my favourite one before a late birthday meal at Turtle Bay with my boyfriend.

 

They are sixteen pounds + in Topshop for extremely similar cami vest tops- so defo get to Primark! These were all £5 and below.

 

I love this striking Red one- I think it would look gorgeous on a night out.

 

 

 

This is my new favourite cocktail! 'Koka Kolada' - If you go to Turtle Bay- TRY IT!

 

 

Other Outfits

 

 

 

This outfit was just a quick choice before uni one day- the sun keeps coming and going so I am scared of getting my legs out and being tooooo summery yet!

 

Cape Cardigan - Internacionale

Dress - H&M Old Season

Necklace - Topshop Old Season

Bag - Primark

Scarf - Borrowed from a friend

 

 

I got this 'net' White cardigan about 2 weeks ago in Internacionale in the sale for £9. And this week have seen similar fabric in cardigan form and jumper form in New In Topshop! Woo! I love its 'Boho' and hippy feel. I really love long slouchy loose cardigans like this to chuck on in the Summer evenings, and to cover up.

 

This is todays outfit! It's really comfy to throw on- and I've just been chilling around the house really doing uni work. My final deadlines are in two weeks- and then I'm a third year SCARY MARY!

 

 

 

 

 

Earrings - Forever 21

Necklace - Old Season Topshop

Dress- H&M

 

 

 

 

 

I love these racer tops- I haven't been out much lately due to work, so haven't had a chance to wear this out- so I toned it down for daytime!

 

Crop Top - Missguided

Necklace - Old Season Topshop

Skirt - Primark

 

 

 

 Here's a funny picture of me in heated rollers to finish my post off! My nan was getting rid of them- they're really old but work amazingly well! 'Things were built to last in those days!'

 

I will update with my induction outfit over the weekend!

Becky xxx

Who do we dress for?

Survey

Survey Link

If you have a spare few minutes I'd really appreciate if you could fill out this survey- it would really help with my uni work essay, and future dissertation planning.

It's about who women dress for- and that age long debate about our real motivations.

I just found this post I found quite interesting reading-
http://stylishthought.com/fashion/the-dressing-dilemma-who-do-women-really-dress-for/

I think we all take an interest in this and other peoples views so please do this survey if you have time.

Thanks so much lovelies!

Becky xxx

Soap & Glory

 

I love Soap & Glory.

 

Everything about it - the smell, the packaging, how soft it makes my skin, just, everything!

 

I had lots of products from a hamper I got a while ago, that have all finally ran out. But my brother must have taken a tip off my mum, as he bought me these for my birthday...

 

 

 

 

My favourite product from the soap and glory is ALWAYS the 'FLAKE AWAY' exfoliator- I use it religiously, and definitely always before and after fake tanning so it's completely even. It's not too harsh on your skin like some exfoliators, and smells divine!

 

I love the ' butter YOURSELF' body butter- I slap it on with damp skin after a shower and it's one of the best moisturisers I've ever used and leaves your skin feeling heavenly for hours. That's the only thing that bugs me with some moisturisers, they can smell amazing but they fade so quick!

 

My other favourite product is their hand cream- I haven't bought it for a while so it could well have changed, but last time I had it it smelt like marshmallows, and was really silky.

 

The great thing is although they are more expensive than some other bathing products- the products last for ages as you don't need much to go a long way, and you get large quantities. They often run offers such as 3 for 2 on Soap and Glory in Boots, as well as a free product so look out!

 

I can't wait to use these again.

 

Becky xxx

 

Benefit Mascara and Triple Performing Facial Emulsion Reviews

They're Real! Benefit Mascara

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Before

 

After

Consumer Panel Survey

94% saw dramatic length and volume

90% saw base to tip curl

100% saw long wearing results

 

 

I agree with each statement strongly, but not so strongly the long wearing results. The mascara is the best I've ever used, and with only one or two strokes there is a huge difference in the appearance of my eyelashes which makes it a lot more cost effective. I used to always apply one coat, let it dry and reapply another coat with old mascaras. But one quick coat is all you need with this. However- having used this for a month or two now I have noticed the wearability factor. By evening when I am getting ready to go out - I do have to reapply the mascara, which I have never had a problem with previously using cheaper High-street mascaras, but paying slightly more you expect the best! Getting the mascara off is also quite hard work- I use a Garnier eye make-up remover but even this isn't tough enough.. (It could be wear I do sometimes use thicker layers and do a few more coats). I suppose I shouldn't complain though- as although it doesn't state it is waterproof it is quite resistant! I have found the quickest and most effective way to remove it is using vaseline on a cotton wool bud at the end of the day. But I will never go back to any other mascara having said this- it very quickly lifts eyelashes and extends the appearance of them- and saves a lot of time not having to reapply a few coats like conventional mascaras.

 

 

 

Benefit Triple Performing Facial Emulshion

 

Beneficial Factors

SPF 15

Hyrdating

Oil Free

Tri-Radiance complex (Radiates and captures water on skin surface)

As this is oil free I thought it'd be great on my T-zone. I have been using this day and night for two days now, and have noticed a huge improvement in the softness of my skin. I am always very wary trying new creams on my skin as I suffer from very sensitive skin, and often suffer from eczema. But this has been very kind indeed! It is very sillky applying it, and being clear it sinks into the skin and dries extremely quickly. It also smells beautiful. I love the little bottle this came in too! After being so impressed with this mascara and facial emulsion, I am very keen to try more Benefit products. It's just a shame they're so out of the student price range!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let me know if you've tried these and what you think, or if you use any Benefit products you'd say are worth a try!

 

Becky xxx

Lipcote Review

Lipcote Review

I was given this by my lovely mum for my birthday!

 

I have been meaning to buy it for atleast a year- but it's one of those things I always forget... It is a lipstick sealer.

I have tried it over a few days now- the results are incredible.

On the night out for my birthday I used a dark berry lipstick, that would normally fade or stay on patches of my lips after only around half hours wear. This is me wearing it below (with my friend Ellen), after an hour of applying. And once we were out about 3-4 hours after applying it still looked the same!

 

 

 

After applying lipcote, I didn't reapply my lipstick the WHOLE night! I was amazed! Even after quite a few drinks, the colour stayed strong.

It is so easy to use- Apply Lipstick as normal, dab off excess, and apply a coat of lipcote- whilst leaving your mouth open and allowing your lips to dry apart.

The only down side, would be that it does have a horrificly strong alcoholic smell, which is off putting if you're using it in the day after the night.

I have used it on lighter lipsticks, and darker- and the results seem the same for both. I would strongly recommend it- it saved minutes of reapplying lipstick.

 

 

 

You can buy it with this link to the Boots website- it's only £3.69!

Lipcote Boots

Or pay a bit extra, £3.99 for it at ASOS and get it delivered to your door free!

ASOS Lipcote

 

 

Let me know what you think if you've tried it! Would always love to know your thoughts.

 

Becky xxx

Fruity Nail Decorations From H&M

Fruit Nail Decorations - H&M

 

 

 

These were given to me as part of my birthday gift from my brothers girlfriend, Beth.

 

They are totally adorable and I thought it was such a sweet gift! I have been excited to use them since but haven't even had time to do my nails. I have spent today trying to catch up with work- as I have an essay in for two weeks which I haven't even drafted yet. I need to get my head down! Somehow I am distracting myself by doing all these blog posts on my lovely birthday presents...

 

They came in this cute tittle turn-style box, and with a small pair of tweezers and nail glue. I literally painted my nails and applied a small amount of glue and tweezered on the 'fruit'! I think they look gorgeous, and so quirky.

 

H&M £2.99

 

 

 

 

 

I think my favourite is the melons!

 

Becky xxx