I take a trip too the pound shop - £1 Stila Cosmetics

I was super surprised too see such a high end brand in the pound shop, but pleasantly surprised :) 

 They only have three products that i could see , a foundation that was supersuper dark ,would be OK if I was black, also some foundation compact sponge refills , and a dry shampoo or a hair refresher as Stila calls it. 

 

Below are the products I purchased both being £1 each , left is the foundation sponge refills and on the right is the hair refresher , jade blossom dry shampoo .

There isn't much to say about the sponges only that you get 6 all together and come individually packed , I don't use sponges for my foundation but if I'm going away for a few days I might depot some foundation and take one of these sponges to save some space . 

The hair refresher doesn't smell like blossoms , nor do I know what blossoms smell like ...oops 

but I know what baby powder smells like and this smells like baby powder .

Have you found any other Stila cosmetics at the pound shop?

love love 

xx

I paint my nails - NOTD -Revlon Red Hot Tamale with Hail the Nails nails water transfers .

How gorgeous is this coral ? Literally so perfect , Ive never been one to pick up a coral nail varnish only because they have been too orange for my liking , but this is perfect , its Revlon's Red Hot Tamale , excitingly purchased at the Pound Shop of all places . 

The water transfer is from a site call Hail the Nails and they do the most intricately designed water transfers i have ever seen they are super beautiful and so so so affordable , love them .

 

whats your favourite manicure?

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xx

I take a trip to the poundshop - Revelon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain , Pound shop dupe.

I found myself once again at the beauty section in the Pound Shop , the Chit Chat Juicy Lipstick in Peony  caught my eye ( awful name i know ! ) , Peony is a gorgeous soft baby pink , and its super buildable so great for when you want a suttle colour , or when you want your lips to pop . I then purchased Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain in shade Darling Cherie , i haven't got any lip product in this type if shade its such a beautiful soft lilac, not sure i would layer it on though , it looks a bit clown like on me , but its lovely applied lightly. 

Obviously the prices are completely different the Revlon one being £5.99 in Superdrug as a introduction price , but it will soon be £7.99 , and the one from the Pound Shop is well......£1 duh ! 

When swatching them i found the Chit Chat one to be allot more creamy and easier to  apply , I think this is because its a lipstick not a stain , but the formula's are very much the same.

 Both products have the same amount of pigmentation , and the packaging is near enough the same both with a twisty bottom and plastic lid , only difference being  the Revlon one has fancy silver accents and a opaque lid . As you can see by the picture  you get more product in the Revlon lip stain , both have very distinctive scents , I admit I prefer the Revlon scent as its very minty which i love love love , the chit chat lipstick has a strong fruity floral scent which is nice . 

    

Chit Chat Juicy Lipstick in Peony

 Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stain in Darling Cherie

 Overall the Chit Chat juicy lipstick ( that names just makes me cringe every time) is a great dupe , plus is only a pound so you cant really complain , will defiantly be repurchasing some more of these really impressed .  

 Will you me trying this dupe ? 

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xx 

I nurse a poorly guineapig - Pigwigs operation

Yesterday I was a blubbering wreck pretty much the whole day because Pigwig was having his cyst removed . I was really worried only because guinea pigs are prone to not wake up after operations , also his cyst was quite extensive and I don't think i will forgive myself for letting it get that big , and not taking him to the vets sooner , just out of fear of loosing him . 

When it came down to the operation the cyst was about the size of a lychee , pretty big for a animal that small . 

After all the emotions of leaving him at the vets in the early morning I picked him up later on in the afternoon , and what a lil soldier he was so brave and wasn't making a fuss at all only flinching every now and then at the pain but nothing major like squeaking in pain , I was really surprised at how he was afterwards because guinea pigs don't deal well with pain at all and just in general giving up on life , but he was eating his vegetables and wondering around his cage , a little sleepily but seemed happy .Hes been getting extra soft betting and lots of treats , hes is so so so loved and is getting lots of cuddles and ear tickles .

I will keep the blog updated of how his wound is heeling etc .

It would be lovely of you sent him a get well soon message I'm sure he will love it . 

love love 

xx

I take a little trip to the pound shop -Revlon Nail varnish for £1

I rarely take a gander in the pound shop , only because I don't live near one , but on my recent travels I find myself being a regular and getting some good old bargains . If you ever go to a pound shop be prepared for long queues , I don't know if its just my one but there is always super long ques like primark style queues . 

Anyhoo I was looking in the beauty section , and discovered a rather vast amount of Revelon nail varnishes , sqeeee I was rather excited because I can never bring myself to buy them cos I do  think they are a little pricey .....even though I will spend £8 on a ESSIE nail polish ( nice one Laura ) , oh well they where a pound and plus they had a shade I have been lusting over for aaaaages . Money well spent I think ! 

 They had loads of diffferent shades, heres the ones I picked up . 

Blue lagoon was the one I had been lusting over .

Will you being buying makeup/nail varnish frome the pound shop ? 

love love 

xx 

I explain my absence - Where i've been for the past few weeks

Some of you may of noticed that i havent posted in a while apart from the liebester award post , but ive been a busy bee . 

Well not really i've jus been spending time with martin my boyfriend before he heads back home too birmingham . 

 So i thought i would show you a few pictures from when we went to London Zoo . 

It really wasnt the best time too go it was super super hot and the underground was rather i suspect because of the olympics eeesh but what ever it was a lovely day in the end . 

Have you been to london zoo ? 

love love

xx

I'm nominated for a liebester award !

I was totally taken back by being nominated for this award , since i know there are blogs out their allot better than mine that inspire me , and i am completely grateful to Becka from Wondercolour behind a frosted window , who has a super lovely blog may i add , thanks again Becka you lovely.

The liebester award is aimed at getting people with blog with less than 200 followers getting  the recognition they deserve.

The rules.

1. Each person tagged must post 11 things about themselves.

2. They must also answer the 11 questions the ' tagger ' has set for them.

3. They must create 11 more questions to ask bloggers they have decided to tag.

4. They must then choose 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers and tag them in their post.

5. These lucky bloggers must then be told.

6. There's no tag backs.

11 Things about me 

1.I'm in a constant battle to find a job , Laura wants jobs but jobs don't want Laura . 

2.My Boyfriend lives over 100miles away.

3.I'm pretty much obsessed with Guineapigs.

4.I am a vegetarian , animals are friends not food :P 

5.I love movies, although I'm a bit of a harsh critique.

6.Dislike summer, or any kind of hot weather.

7.Constantly lusting over things i cant afford.

8.My life is the jobcenter 

9. cannot stand celery and avocados.

10.I have a phobia of baths and plug holes.

11.LOVE anything and everything to do with birds ! 

Questions Becka asked

Whats your most over played song?

Damien rice - the blowers daughter
What's your favourite holiday destination?

anywhere cold so the Antarctic would be good
What are you scared of the most?

living with my parents until I'm 30
If you could only use one beauty product for the rest of your life what would it be?

Mascara
Favourite TV show/series?

Trueblood
Fake Tan or No Fake Tan?

No fake tan
What's your hidden talent?

hmmm i have long toes so i guess i can pick things up with my feet . maybe
Cats or Dogs?

Dogs , but i do like cats
What made you start blogging?

I just really loved reading other blogs so i thought i would start my own
What's the last book you read?

The hobbit , its been a working process for about 2 months
Most worn piece of clothing?

Black leggings

My questions for you  

Where do you see yourself in 2 years ? 

Whats your favourite movie genre ? 

Name 2 makeup products you would take with you to a desert island?

What shoes do you wear most often?

Whats your favourite blog ? 

What is your Favourite saying ?

All the way fake or Au Natural?

 Favourite British beach holiday?

What would your Dream pet be?

What beauty product/products do you use the least?

What is the best thing you have achieved in your life so far?

Tags

Belle du Brighton

From Natalie

Confessions of a fashionista

Buttons Blog  

Life as a British Girl

Makeup aways

Tu Es Belle 

Outcast  

i know Ive only tagged 8 but these girls deserve this award :) 

love love xx