Tuesday, 30 December 2014

Clutch/travel essentials

Hello guys!
Considering it's winter and the party season but also travelling, im going away at the end of Jan and thought I'd share my beauty essentials when you need to pack light/have a small bag!!!

Firstly make up, this is more for a Clutch bag because for holiday unfortunately my fave needs more then this haha! But what a useful tip for this is choosing items that can double up, for example
Here I have mac so chaud lipstick which can too be used to tint cheeks as a blush ( but only a smidge, clowns are not in season ;))
the next is concealer, apart from doing its job it can also act as a contour or highlighter job! Again this is mac in the shade nw20 , the coverage is amazing :)
Third make up is eye pencil, for your eyebrows but can also make do as a eyeliner woo!The one I chose was rimmel but anastasia brow pencil is amazing also!
Next is anti bac wipes, you never know when you might need these, especially in club or airport toilets!!!
Small purses are a saviour too, fitting your phone, bank card and I'd can be hard in a clutch so a small purse let's you take just the essentials! This is my cath kidson one I got for chrimbo!! (Thanks mum )
Small/compact mirrors are so useful too, especially if you decide to venture with red lippy so you can spot check! 
That little brown thing is a hair clip, which after a sweaty night out or long flight is perfect when hair just gets in the way and you don't want it anywhere near your face!!! Boots is the best for these! 
And lastly something nice smelling! Now, you don't want to take your whole perfume bottle with you so you can either get those mini tubes and fill a little bit in, but my  urrent fave is the body shop body mist in moringa and it smells so good but I chose a mist instead of perfume because then you can spray anywurrrrrrr ( and it smells so pretty )
I hope that was some use to you guys eve n just for clutch bag inspo or you too are going travelling that this helps! And if you have any similar products you find useful then please tweet me 
@georginarose_ 
 Thankyou and hope everyone has a fab new years!! Xx

Beauty-ful presents review!

Hello everyone!
i hope everyone had a really good christmas and ate loads of chocolate ( i know i did, no shame! ) and then its new years woo, i know everyone says this but i genuinely can't believe its 2015 in a few days ahhhh, i feel so old. Anyway, i thought i would kickstart with a review of some of the popular winter products we got for christmas ( and what to look out for in the sales, hell yeaaahhhh ).

The first thing i got for christmas was 4 mini's of the clinique chubby sticks/ crayons in Woppin' Watermelon, Balm Plushest Punch, Pudgy Peony Grandest Grape 1.2g in a Pink and Silver Bag ( which might i add is super cute and perfectly fits in nail varnishes!! :)).
These were one of my stocking fillers and i know its a little late on the hype and i already have a gajillion of the revlon colour crayons but these are so cute and they fit perfectly in side pockets of handbags and the colour stay is really strong ( withheld my christmas chocolate attacks ) and i found they were really moisturising for your lips but not too thick and gloopy that you can't move your mouth, perfect for withstanding the whole night at partys such as new years, they don't rub off when drinking your... lemonade... but also just the fact they're mini eeee.
and also, they're currently reduced at debenhams to £13.33 from original rep £20 ( you're welcome )

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http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_121072004999?CMP=SSH&tmcampid=28&tmad=c&sku=7782533&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=7782533&ds_e_ad_type=pla&gclid=CLSr-u337cICFQjLtAod9iEAcw


The second beauty item i got for christmas was the ole henriksen pure truth melting cleanser, id never seen this before but my auntie recommended it so i thought i'd try it and oh my lawwwwd this stuff is insane, i know there's a massive buzz recently in the beauty blogger world with cleansing balms but this belly stuff is insaaaane, before when removing my make up i would double cleanse with liz earle cleanse and polish and then a cleansing face wash to make sure all the impurities were removed but with this belly stuff you just gently apply it to your face all over and then wash off with a hot flannel and its all gone, thank you beauty santa! massive kudos to you with love from , my face. ( although i'm still searching for one just as good for eyes, rubbing jelly in your eyes is bad kids )

beauty santa got this for me from germany but i found it in the reduced section of selfridges ( again, you're welcome ) from £24 to £21.60 woooooo i love sales.

http://www.selfridges.com/en/ole-henriksen-pure-truth™-melting-cleanser-118ml_475-3001773-100432/

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and a third and final thing ( i didn't want to bore everyone, Ill let you get back to your christmas chocolates in a bit ;) ) that beauty santa got me for christmas was the soap and glory gift set of sugar crush, it had the body butter, scrub and shower lotion with a doofer to wash with. This scent by soap and glory is honestly incredible but the body scrub has similar qualities to the sanctuary oat scrub but the scent makes you smell like a walking angelic fruit bowl ( i don't work in PR i promise , with similes like that ) it just smells of lime and goodness and having every single shower/body  essential smelling of it is what dreams are made of!!
and boots are now selling all gift sets half price so it is now reduced from £18 to £9 , PRAISE THE LAWD FOR SALES MMMMMMM MMMM


haha anyway, hope you all had a lovely christmas and prosperous new year and i'll see you in 2015 mother lovers!!!


Georgina

@georginarose_

xx

Thursday, 13 November 2014

Winter must haves!

Finally! I am sitting down to write a blog post. The past few weeks have flown by due to my hectic schedule and ( moving doesnt help things ) I feel like blogging always takes a back-seat when I get busy (which is most of the time - sorry blog!)

Christmas is my fave time of year ( waaaay over my birthday even ) so i've been seeing so many recommended winter lipsticks etc and i just had to buy them all ( it was a need ). So i thought i'd do a little post on the best winter products out in the beauty world right now!! :)

The first products i'd like to recommend are lush bath bombs!! ( i know EVERYONE talks about lush but i recently made a huge order with all the christmas limited edition and mmm mmm my bathroom has never smelt so amazing )
I thought i would just do them as collective products, i know when i first started buying lush after the rave reviews some of the products were on the pricey side but not all.
So the two i'd like to recommend are firstly the Butter bear, Oh my word mmm. Its one of the cheaper lush products but by no means least impressive. Its got cocoa butter in it so it makes your skin so unbelievably soft and doesnt have an over-bear-ing scent ( sorry i couldnt resist ). I dont know if it is a winter exclusive but it is the most adorable bath bomb and doesnt leave your skin all oily and over moisturising , it soaks in just right.

( i mean just look at the cuteness, imagine that whizzing around your bath!! )
Lush £1.95

The second one i'd recommend is star light star bright, i admittedly got given this as an early christmas present ( i know its early but i just had to open it ) and this is one of the bath melt products.
 Its got quite a warming soaky smell if thats possible, but the best feature is the glitter!! my oh my does it get everywhere! word of warning you end up being a bit of a walking disco ball for the best part of three days but the goodness it does for your skin is so worth it! its such a nourishing product and makes your skin feel so unbelievably soft!! Having this in the bath with a good book and some cinnamon candles and you're in christmas heaven!
Lush £3.95
Star Light Star Bright

The next winter product i'd like to recommend is the Umberto Giannini dry ends hair oil.
As somebody with not only long dry hair but also recovering from my bleached ends of ombre hair so i was after a hair oil that would protect and strengthen my ends. I'd tried more keratin oils then you could shake a stick at and all i found made my hair not only look greasy but just feel really stripped and un nourishing. THIS IS THE ONE I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!
its the ...
Umberto Giannini : Mend My Hair Therapy Intensive Damage Repair 5-in-1 Oil 100ml

It doesnt make your hair feel dry and un nourished but back to before it was dry and acts also as a heat protector and still has keratin in to strengthen it and not just look soft. So overall, for winter when hair is a bit more suceptible to damage and dryness this is an absolute life saver.
Boots £7.99

In terms of skincare the moisturiser which i always turn to for winter is the Clarins Moisture rich body lotion.
I have naturally dry skin normally but at winter it gets particularly dry and winter weather isnt very good for it but its hard to find a lotion that doesnt take half an hour to soak in properly and actually nourish your skin.
I find that this has all those qualities! it doesnt leave a oily smuthery aftermath on your skin, your skin feels thoroughly nourished afterwards ( and the smell is quite nice too , little perks! ) Its so easy to apply and really does your skin wonders in the colder months.
Clarins Moisture-Rich Body Lotion 200ml
Boots £27 for 200ml

although slightly on the expensive side i find Nivea Body Rich nourishing moisturiser has similar qualities, however it is slightly thicker in texture to apply it still is almost equally quick to sink into the skin.

Nivea Rich Nourishing Body Moisturiser For Dry Skin 400ml

Boots £3.50


and Finally, last but not least a must have for the winter months , particularly this season is a dark plum lipstick!
I was really hesitant to try this phase of lipstick but eventually giving in a bought a few and this i found was the best and didnt compromise your complexion and make your lips look too OTT.

This is ordered from the asos website and its the Illamasqa lipstick in Glamore, Vampette. Its the most beautiful deep plum shade, the texture on the lips is so lovely and has really nice long lasting pigments and doesnt fade within the first hour! Another reason why i chose this particular lipstick is because its a much richer purple and darker, most plum lipsticks have an overiding purple or reddy tinge which i find quite distracting from the make up.

Glamore Lipstick in Vampette

£18.50 ASOS


However i found a cheaper high street alternative which love almost as much! Infact i bought this one first to pilot the lipstick and see if i was brave enough to buy vampette!
Its Rimmel Lasting finish lipstick in heather shimmer, its a more glossy lipstick and doesnt have such a dark deep purple, so a bit better if you're like me and not very daring!

Lasting Finish Amethyst Shimmer

£5.49 Boots


Thursday, 7 August 2014

Product review - benefit porefessional

hello poppets! 
So I went on a boots spree and in going to be reviewing a old favourite but a new purchase to my make up bag, the benefit porefessional primer.
I was after a new primer and is been using the maybelline similar primer but a blogger friend recommended the porefessional so I gave in and I wish I'd given in sooner. 
The primer lasts such a long time, I wore it for nights out prodominantly and it would last 6 hours plus with little need to top up or smudges. But I would say my favourite quality of the product is the finish it has on the skin. It genuinely does help reduce pore visibility more then any other product I've used. I would then wear it with just a touch of concealer for lazy days and it would stay on all day. 
The only two negatives I would say is that there isn't a bigger tube, the biggest tube  and you just want to use it but then you'll definitely want to repurchase it! Then leading onto this is the second negative is you have to be careful not to apply too much, as a thick layer on your skin can feel quite cakey on the skin ( and as it's not a huge tube you might not want to do that). However the texture is very smooth and easy to apply just be gentle with it.
But overall I would highly recommend this product and I am super happy with this purchase, although quite on the pricey side it is worth it and definitely does the job.
4/5 stars
Price £24.95 from www.boots.co.uk/benefit 

Hope you're all enjoying your summer and it's sunny wherever you are! A travel post is coming soon!!

Love 
Georgina xo

Twitter : @georginarose_
Email for enquiries and contact : georginarhill@rocketmail.com

Monday, 4 August 2014

5 summer beauty recommendations/favourites

i've been travelling for the past few weeks so i've been testing different summer beauty buys and here are my top 5 recommendations.
5 beauty summer faves!
All the product links are below, none are sponsered and were all bought with my own money :)

My first favourite is the John Freida, frizz ease serum in extra strength.

I saw all the adverts for this and was slightly tempted by it but the put myself off it but then as I ran out of heat protection spray just as i was going on holiday and bought it to take to greece. Its like a light, non oily serum that you put on damp, towel dry-ish hair and just massage a few squirts into the ends and roots and it doesnt make your hair greasy and oily. I used the extra strength because i have ombre hair the ends are alot more easily damaged via heat, but my hair didnt frizz one single bit and my hair is quite prone to frizz on the roots but there are two other types but this was one i used and it was fab.
 4/5 stars

My second fave is Boots Mango sugar scrub.
I was on the lookout for a new body scrub and i went to boots and basically based my choice on smell! ( its amazing which was a bonus ) but unlike the other two in the collection this one has the best texture, results and errrryyythaaannngggg. I was using it as a base for fake tan but now i use it whenever, it leaves your body feeling amazing like after the scrub has washed off your skin is still left so soft and you smell like a mango. You feel like one giant mango and just mmm mmm you have to smell it to believe it. But a summer essential for not only fresh smelling but for prolonging tan, or if you dont tan very well ( like me ) then it works just to feel fruity :')


My third item is th Dead sea spa magik Mild mud mask. This mask is purely organic but a summer must have, it clears the dirt right out of your pores but is really good to use on a lazy summer day and makes your skin feel amazing. you could also use it in the morning before applying sun cream and it would be alot better facially for your skin when you 'face' the sun ( one day i'll make someone laugh apart from myself ) so yeah.


Fourth is the Simple sun kissed moisture cream. As i have said in previous posts i have quite sensitive, dry prone skin so simple take up 70% of my skin care but when i found this i just have to get it. I tanned everything but i was a bit scared to straight away so i thought i'd try this, I usually use the simple light moisturiser anyway but it gradually builds a tan, which also means less foundation and match your holiday tan. It also shows after only 2 applications, i applied it after my cleanser and toner so i would recommend that as its best for your skin! But yeah, its a good summer staple and gives you a really good subtle tan complexion, you can apply as many layers for a dark a tan as you like! :)

Final summer must have i'd recommend is batiste dry shampoo, whether its festival must haves or just to create texture in your hair style it is a staple in the bag.  I like to use batiste because they do a range of different scents so your hair smells sooooooo yummy!( cherry is my fave ) but even if you're not going to a festival this year ( i hear ya , preach ) what i still do is put a mini one in my hand bag just to spruce up your hair and its beneficial for the sun if you've got dyed hair like me and with the frizz ease to protect  your hair from drying out.


And thats 5 of my summer beauty faves! Throughout august i'm going to be posting at least twice a week! hope you enjoy! If you've taken the time to read this tweet me @georginarose_ and what you like about it or your favourite product and retweet the tweet with this link and i'll follow you back!!!

Lots of love,

Georgina xo

Frizz ease - http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9mSs3Wu1d9TcDIAN3VLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTE0bTQxaTRqBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDNARjb2xvA2lyMgR2dGlkA1VJVUtDMDFfMQ--/RV=2/RE=1407206959/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.boots.com%2fen%2fJohn-Frieda%2fFrizz-Ease%2f/RK=0/RS=1Vn1vz0DDG_Vzy_Vzj.WLdKh9gU
Body scrub - http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9mSs25e1N9TOloA761LBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTE0bGJ2czRrBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2lyMgR2dGlkA1VJVUtDMDFfMQ--/RV=2/RE=1407206623/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.boots.com%2fen%2fBoots-Extracts-Fairtrade-Mango-Sugar-Scrub-400ml_998331%2f/RK=0/RS=CtnGtL_VBjald3K2s77ogO44tJw-


Dead sea spa Magik - Holland and Barrett, £ 5.99

Simple moisture cream - http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9mSs28r1t9TNFoAVuNLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTE0bGJ2czRrBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2lyMgR2dGlkA1VJVUtDMDFfMQ--/RV=2/RE=1407207084/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.boots.com%2fen%2fSimple-Kind-To-Skin-Sun-Kissed-Moisture-Cream-50ml_1204624%2f/RK=0/RS=IBRlr2JgTsQIUuPIvwJY3zYJfVo


Batiste dry shampoo - http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9mSs2pu1t9TkXQAusFLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTE0MGtxbGNkBHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDNQRjb2xvA2lyMgR2dGlkA1VJVUtDMDFfMQ--/RV=2/RE=1407207151/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.boots.com%2fen%2fBatiste%2f/RK=0/RS=V8syTZe8HeGy7vFe0U7uKqTGwcE-

Monday, 23 June 2014

Beauty blogger tag

BEEEYUUUTAAAAY blogger taaaaaag :)


1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?

Its more like a inbetween, like loose frizzy waves.

 

2. What is your natural hair colour?

It was originally a very dark brown then got lighter/auburnny when I was 15

 

 

3. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?

Mixture, mainly salon I’m far too cackhanded.

 

 

4. How often do you wash your hair?

2-3 times a week

 

 

5. Do you wear the same style every day or change it?

It changes monthly, I go through favourite periods but I do usually change it almost every day
It's been ombré for the past 4 months though
 

6. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?

I do my own, I can barely touch my own feet let alone someone else :')
 

 

7. How often to you change your nail polish?

On average 1-2 times a week, I get very impatient and if it starts to chip I have to change it. 
But Barry m clear is a keeper! 
 

 

8. Do you polish your toes in the winter, too or just in the summer?

Just summer, hide my feet in fluffy socks in winter!!

 

 

9. How long does it take to put on your makeup?

In the mornings when I used to do my average for school about 20 minutes, but if I’m doing it properly it takes about half an hour ( sometimes 45 if I decide to join hairspray when I put on concealer ) 

 

10. What do you do first? Face or eyes?

Face. That way I cant ruin both parts of my make up routine and at least my face looks average ( I CANNOT do my own eye make up!!)

 

 

11. Do you "collect" makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?

I am a bit of a collector but mainly I buy for what I think I need, which I usually don’t…

 

 

12. How often do you wear false eyelashes?

Hardly ever, only when I’m feeling a bit fancy but they’re a faff to put on I always end up sticking my eyes together!

 

 

13. Do you do a full face of makeup every day?

No. usually just concealer or nothing if I’m home alone or not going anywhere eg gym, but if I'm going to work or have to be at somewhere important aka meeting, then I definitely wear a full face.

 

 

14. Do you wear makeup when you are home alone (or with family)?

Only if I’ve had it on during the day and haven’t taken it off yet, otherwise nothing!

 

15. Will you leave the house without makeup?

Yes, less then I should though! I usually have concealer, depends where I’m going eg gym.

 

 

16. How many high end products do you have?

Not that many, I have a couple of staples but mainly higher end high street so I’m not poor. Probably about 14 roughly.

 

17. How often do you wash your makeup brushes?

Not as often as I should... once a month ( please don’t hate me )

 

 

18. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you are getting dressed?

I decide on an outfit the night before if it's something special, but usually I just grab whatevers clean.

 

 

19. How often do you change your handbag?

Not very often, usually 3 times a year to change per  season but if I get a new bag I have to use it straight away …

 

 

20. What time do you get up & go to sleep?

I typically go to sleep around 11:30 pm and wake up around 7am ( now its like 9am!! Woo no more school! )

 

 

21. How often & when do you workout?

Twice a week, but my eating habits are atrocious and Zumba makes me look like I’ve been electrocuted ( make that 3-4 ;))

 

 

22. Left-handed or Right-handed?

Right-handed.

 

 

23. How tall are you?

5'9” L

 

 

24. Do you speak a foreign language?

German and dabble in French, I’m a lot worse then I think I am. Being that my favourite phrase is Je voudrais un chien.

 

 

25. How many pets do you have?

I have one dog ( cocker spaniel )  called Pixie and she’s beauuuutiful , my dad chose the name don’t blame me! And two fish ( bubble and squeak).

 

 

26. How often are you on Blogger?

I check it nearly everyday but don't spend as much time on it as I used to. Average one post a week but I need to do more and I’m going to!!

 

 

27. Do you read the comments posted blogs?

Yeah, I do

 

 

28. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?

100%, If I see someone recommend products for certain reasons I’ll note them on my phone or on my notepad

 

29. How did you come up with your blog name?

I’m a geography nerd and its what my old twitter was called.

 

 

30. What is your favourite colour?

It’s a flip between orange or baby green and blue.

 

 

31. What is your favorite beauty/fashion magazine?

Probably company and look ( two aswell J)

 

 

32. Do you swear?

Yes...

 

 

33. What are you doing with the rest of your day?

Going to the gym then going home and making my brothers birthday cake J

Wednesday, 18 June 2014

designer ( brand ) vs highstreet dupe

Hello again!

This has gone up a day later then i'd hoped as it was my friends 18th birthday yesterday and was all very chaotic! But anyway today's post is on basically , i was having a root through my foundations the other day and couldnt find my usual nars foundation so I resorted to using my revlon photo ready instead. Therefore it got me thinking on posts, so i tried a variety of products over the past couple of days with different looks and managed to find highstreet versions of brand products but 3/4 of the price. I hope this is of interest, if theres anything in particular you'd like me to blog or review or tips then please comment below! if not my twitter is @georginarose_ and please drop me a tweet, i love any feedback!

Okay here's with the post :)

First one is Mascara:
For the past 18 months i've been religiously using Benefit they're real mascara. Its my favourite mascara, and still is. The main thing i look for in mascara is lengthening but a bit of volume also as i have quite short dark eyelashes so the main thing i want is lengthening. However this mascara does not only legthen but it gives a little volume/ intensity. However, it is £19.50!
Now i wasnt sure if this would count as high end but more high end/high street.

My dupe for this is joining the hype, Maybelline the falsies in noir. It has all the similar qualities of They're real except its only £6.99 from boots. Admittedly it has a different shape brush, it has a slight curve in it means lashes are more spread out! So yeah for under £10 i really cant recommend this mascara enough, without even curling lashes ( sometimes its just effort!! ) .


My next product is cream blushes:

Now overall i'm not a fan of cream blushes as i find powder's are easier to guide onto the face but there is still some good cream blushes.
The high-end cream blush i used was the Bobbi Brown , I found the consistency quite hard to spread on the cheek. It does eventually full a natural blush but takes quite a bit of blending! So for the price I feel it doesn't do its job as quickly as you'd like especially for £21.50, however the eventual colour is definitely a really good blush, not too bright.

However the high street dupe I also looked at was the Rimmel wake me up cream blush, although the colour is quite bright at first it does on so smoothly and blends so quickly, I tend to do it without a brush and just use the tip of my finger and blend it on my cheeks bones and it gives such a natural glow! I'd highly recommend this investment.
I find both give a great natural colour and blend well.

The third final one is lip gloss ,
The brand one is Chanel in mica 131. It is almost an exact replica of shade of Tanya burr's afternoon tea lipgloss.

the Chanel lipgloss had a really good texture and the colour is a subtle enough pink to wear alone or on top of lipstick and it's not too sticky but smooth enough. Although the only downfall of is that it doesn't last very well throughout the day if you're drinking or general lip activity ;)

The high street dupe is One of Tanya burrs lip gloss in the shade afternoon tea being very similar to chanels mica. £22.00 vs £6.99.  It has a really lovely texture and feel to it, it gives just enough colour. The only downside is that it smells amazing but doesn't taste it ( lip gloss guys not food gloss ) . 
So that's it! I hope that was of some usefulness and enjoyment. Please share this post on twitter with the hashtag #rainstormscomp and tell me which high street dupe was your favourite and I'll be giving it away! @georginarose_

Thankyou for taking the time out to read my post, feel free to read some of my other posts such as last weeks reviews :) 
Georgina x



Monday, 9 June 2014

May Favourites



Hello people!
Sorry it has been a little longer then i wanted to post another post but i wrote about 4 different posts but drafted them because i didnt like them ( its also very sunny so beach days have become compulsory )
So anyway i thought as i was tidying my room i'll do a May favourites and i've already got another post lined up for the next couple of days!
Anyways, here goes :) WOOOOOO!

MAY FAVOURITES :

Okay so firstly i'm going to start with make-up ;

Revlon Lip Balm, Colour Burst crayon in Audacious

 
These lip crayons have been out for the several months but this particular colour i've been wearing it so much this month! Because of the nice weather i've been trying to brighten up my make up, it isnt overly orange but with one layer & some gloss it makes me feel all summery inside. RRP: £6.99 Boots
 
My second favourite is my MAC favourite of the month:
Mac Lipstick in Speak Louder the sheen finish


It was not only my Final Prom in May but there were lots of end of school celebrations and parties and this was the lipstick i wore. Its in my favourite Mac lipstick top 3 for sure, its such a beautiful shade of pink with a light shimmer to it ( bottom swatch ) and it matches smokey eyes perfectly, not too much attention but just enough and i cannot explain how much i love this!! RRP: Mac £15.00
 
My next Make-up product favourite is :
Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24 eyeshadow in Pink Gold (65)
 

 
This was the base eyeshadow i used for my smokey eyes previously mentioned ( summery smokey eye, new blog post to come ) its such an easy and light constituency, it a beautiful light pink shimmer. You can also just wear it on lazy days on his own and yeah i love it and would recommend it to anyone! ( I also have it in 4 other shades ) ... guilty. RRP: £5.49 Boots
 
Okay so that's it for make-up, i didnt want to overcrowd it with Make-up as i have so much to get through!
 
Now onto Skincare/moistureisery cosmetics:
 
First is : Simple, light hydration moisturiser

This moisutriser has been my saviour this month! Usually i would use clinique but my mum had this and i tried it and loved it ( not only is it under ten times cheaper but so good ). I love simple brand so much i also use their toner when i run out of Liz earle. But anyway, i have dry-combination skin and i find most moisturisers are quite heavy and intense on my face and make my skin quite oily and bring out spots and then drys out a few hours later but this one is not like that at all. It moisturises my skin just the right amount, it stays on the skin for 12 hours ( meaning soft etc ) and soaks in so nicely, it doesnt make my skin feel all heavy and greasy but really does feel light and hydrating to my skin! I've been wearing this night and day before my primer and before i go to bed. If you have dry to normal skin this would be perfect but also works with oily skin.  RRP: £.2.99 Boots
 
Next favourite:
Garnier body Oil beauty nourishing lotion ( for dry skin )
 
 
This body lotion ive been using for the past few weeks. Now as the weather has been improving so has the leg shaving schedule ( shhh ) i've been using this on my legs post wash and it makes my legs so soft and nourished. It has a slight body butter texture  but the smell is amazing ( argan, macadamia, almond and rose oil!!) its almost shea coconut buttery smelling, anywhere you put it will moisturise, it is quite heavy and intense for the first 20 minutes but after that it is wonder cream!! RRP: Boots £6.99
 
Now onto mixture of products:
 
Next favourite is: Jelly Belly Bubblegum scented candles
 
 
Ohhhhhh Myyyyyy Wooorrrrddd, i cannot describe to you how amazing these candles smell! I was going to get the big one but i wasnt sure when i got them how they'd smell ( and i had a pretty pot i wanted to use ). But wow oh wow they smell like bubblegum and candy heaven, its not too overpoweringly sickly sweet but my bedroom now smells like bubblegum jelly beans and mmm mmm i want to eat my furniture. I know i'm sounding over the top but its so delicious. I find the little ones also dont overpower the room its more subtle fragrance, but yeah they smell so amazing i cant recommend them enough. I've burnt through so many this month as you can see... RRP: Tesco £5.99
 
Next product is more hair related:
Lee Bancroft "blissfully bouncy" hair rollers

 
My hair naturally is quite thick and frizzy so i've trying to find something that will naturally curl my hair without heat damage and these have been trial and error. When i first tried the bristles made my hair quite knotted and hard to take out but with styling oil spritzed and a thorough brushing these do give and excellent curl if you do the following when hair is slightly damp, it does what it says although if you're going out for the day do use alot of hairspray! haha although it doesnt sound like my favourite it does give just the right amount of wavy curl without heat damaging your hair. RRP: Tesco £4.99
 
Final favourite is foodish related:
Vanilla and Strawberry flavour tea
 
Simply the most amazing smelling and flavoured tea, its not sickly sweet but so amazing, especially if you want to get into herbal teas. I found it quite hard to get into herbal teas, especially as some of the fruit ones are not very sweet and quite bitter/flavourless but this one is so amazing and this is my second box!! RRP : £2.99 Holland & Barrett
 
SO thats it for this months favourites!! i hope you enjoyed reading my favourites/blog for inspiration, if there is anything you would like me to do in the future please please tweet me @georginarose_ or leave any comments and i'll do my best!
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Anyway thankyou and tarrah for now :)
 

Monday, 2 June 2014

Bronzer Review

Bonjour!
I have been recently looking for a new bronzer as i found the one i usually use quite matte, some people may prefer a slightly matte-r bronzer to emphasise the shadows and shapings of the contours. However, personally I find bronzers with slight shimmer pigment allow extra highlighting of the cheekbones and face structure.
I have tried to review bronzers from a range of prices, as some high street are just as good or even better then labels.

The three Bronzers i tried were: Bourjois Delice De Poudre Bronzing Powder
                                                    Rimmel natural bronzer
                                                    Nars Bronzing powder ( Both in Laguna and Irresistablement )


The first is the Bourjois Chocolate Bronzer:

This is one of my favourite bronzers, i'm on my second pallette. Being, it not a recent discovery as its a old re-use in my make up stash. I find it gives just enough colour to contour and shadow without caking your face in mud. Its not very shimmery and is quite matte but for £6.99 its a good staple bronzer to have. However, it only lightly dusts your face so if you wanted a slightly heavier contour then apply several layers.
And it smells a bit like chocolate.
Id recommend this if you want a slightly matte-r bronzer, for more contour emphasis but only very slightly
Rating : 8 / 10
Price : £6.99 RRP ( Boots )






The second is Rimmel natural bronzer :
I am pale and very very conscious about this. When you swatch the product from the pallet, It appears alarmingly orange. I am not entirely sure why this is as it is not orange at all on the face (unless a ridiculous amount is used.) Its not as matte as the bourjois bronzer but more gentle subtle tones on the skin.The fact that its a powder also means it comes with the inbuilt benefit that its going to keep your skin makeup on for longer during a long day. Again a light contour but with slightly more shade, not cakey or heavy.
Rating : 6/10
Price : £5.49 RRP ( Boots )




















Finally the Nars Bronzing powder :

Almost saving the best until last! This is my new favourite bronzer, Laguna in particular. It has really good pigmentation, it isnt too heavy on the skin and has subtle shimmers which help highlight the cheeks but not too much that you're edward cullen! The colour is very natural brown and doesnt look fake. It only needs light application but you can layer it if you wanted a heavier contour. It is slightly on the pricey side but a definite worth investment!

Rating : 9/10
Price: £27.00 ( John Lewis )



Hope these are of some use to you and help!

I am in the middle of trying new BB creams from a variety of brands so that will be up in a few days.
Hope you all have a lovely day
 and Tarrah for now :)
Georgina xo

Sunday, 11 May 2014

Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcakes :)

Raspberry cheesecake cupcakes

Ingredients

For the filling

 

Preparation method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line a muffin tin with eight muffin cases.
  2. Blend the cookies in a food processor until they resemble fine breadcrumbs. (You can also do this by placing them in a plastic bag and bashing with a rolling pin).
  3. Stir in the melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the base of the paper cases, reserving a tablespoon to decorate.
  4. For the filling, beat the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth, then stir in the plain flour, caster sugar, vanilla extract, egg and egg yolk and soured cream and beat until the mixture is light and all fluffy and stuff.
  5. Put a few raspberries in the bottom of each case, reserving some for decorashoorn, then spoon the cream cheese mixture on top.
  6. Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheesecake filling is set, but still slightly wobbly in the middle.
  7. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and set aside to cool for 30 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the tin, transfer to a plate and chill in the fridge for at least an hour, or overnight.
  8. To serve, carefully peel off the paper cases and top the cupcakes with a spoonful of whipped cream and a few raspberries. Sprinkle over the reserved biscuit mixture.
  9. and ofcourse the most important instruction, lick the spook and try one ( or three ;) )
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Monday, 28 April 2014

Healthy bagels

Healthy Bagels

Ingredients

  • 450g/1lb strong wholemeal bread flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 7g sachet fast-acting yeast
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing
  • 3 tbsp of molasses
  • 1 free-range egg, beaten
  • sesame seeds, sea salt, poppy seeds, or a savoury topping that you so wish!

Preparation method

  1. Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl, then add the yeast and mix thorough.
  2. Measure 250ml/9fl oz warm water in a measuring jug and then stir in the honey and oil.
  3. Make a well/dip in the centre of the flour and pour the liquid in slowly, bringing the dough together with your hands.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a clean, dry and floured work surface. Start kneading the dough, stretching it away with the palm of one hand and folding it back again with the other. Knead for approximately 10 minutes, adding more flour if the dough becomes too icky and sticky. Continue kneading until the dough is firm and elastic.
  5. Shape the dough into a large ball and place in a oil drizzled, large bowl. Roll the dough in the oil to coat. Cover with cling film and put in a warm, dry place for 1–3 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  6. When the dough has proved, bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and add the molasses. Cover and turn off the heat.
  7. Lightly oil two baking trays and sprinkle with flour or spices. Remove the dough from the bowl, then push it down and knead it briefly. Roll it into a rough sausage shape and divide into seven equal chunks. As you work with one chunk, keep the others covered with a clean tea towel.
  8. Firmly roll out each chunk into a long, slender sausage shape. Bring the ends together, splash the ends with a tiny bit of water and squeeze them together to seal. Place on the prepared baking trays and repeat with the remaining the dough.
  9. Cover and set aside to prove for a further 15 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.
  11. Bring the saucepan of molasses and water back to a gentle simmer. Gently drop each bagel into the water (do this in batches of no more than three at a time) and turn over after 1-2 minutes. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes, then remove the bagels from the water, and drain.
  12. Place the bagels on the prepared baking trays, spacing them widely apart ( unless you want a massive bagel mountain ) . Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds, sea salt, poppy seeds or a savoury topping of your choice. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until golden-brown, then turn them upside down for a further ten minutes to cook the bases. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving.