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Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Newlook basic lusts..


Hi guys,
I'm having one of those super long boring days with nothing better to do than do some online browsing and I've made up an outfit with things that have been on my wishlist for a while.
These are all pretty basic items, but I like them :)



1. Black mini tube skirt - £7.99 2. Red peplum shell top - £8.99 3. Black glitter bow skinny waist belt -  £3.99

3 Items for £20.97 (minus shipping) Not bad at all! I doubt they'll be sat on a wish list for too long.
Paired with some tights and black heels/ wedges of some sort, you'd be away!



Have you been lusting after anything recently?
Vicki :) x



Thursday, 8 November 2012

Empties #2


Everyone loves empties (If you don't, I for sure do!)


Again, nothing too exciting but this time I would only repurchase 3/4
  • VO5 Revive me daily 2 in 1 for 'normal hair':
                              - It smells amazing
                              - Lathers up a dream
                              - It can be bought pretty much anywhere.
      But I just prefer others so won't be repurchasing this any time soon.
  • The Body Shop - Aloe Calming Facial Cleanser:
                              - It's fragrance free
                              - It removes all of my make-up without irritating my eyes or skin
                              - Available in store or online at The Body Shop.
    (Not the best cleanser I'm sure, but It doesn't break me out or irritate my skin/eyes and have therefore re purchased 2 bottles to have 'in stock'.
  • Soap&Glory - Girlingo, Spray-on moisturising mist:
                              - Does what it says on the tin+ Makes life easier
                              - Smells like the generic 'Soap&Glory' scent
                              - It does leave a slight 'film' on the skin but does last all day.        
    As I said, It makes life that bit easier.. when you don't want to faf' with lotions or body butters.. give this a spray and your good to go.
  • Clairol Colourseal Conditioning Gloss (The conditioner that comes with hair dye to you and me):
                              - Super conditioning
                              - Smells kind of Coconut'y
                              - You can buy the smaller sizes without having to buy a box of hair dye!
    I personally think my hair looks nicer after the dye has kind of relaxed down, so I don't really use it as a 'colourseal conditioner' But I recently had some hair extensions put in and not even Aussie 3MM would condition them so I thought I'd give this a shot.. and without a doubt it's the best thing I ever did! :)

As always, if you have done a similar post.. link it down below..

Vicki :) x

Haul - 7.11.12


Hi guys, 

So I finally gave in, a week after having been paid.. but I got a few essentials, few Xmas pressies and some freebies.. not a bad days work! :)


I will add prices upon request as there is a fair few things here.


Bottoms - £5 (each) Tops - £3 (each) + Slippers - £2.50


Again, essentials.. can't have too many sets of PJ's now.. and the slippers.. they were just so       freakin' fluffy! :D Although.. they are a little small.. but for £2.50 I'm just gunna go get another  pair (I had to take the tag off to try them on so can't return them *sad face*)

Eee, how CUTE! :D

Not so essential..


Reduced from £16 to £7..
I'm not sure about how it looks but, I added a little black skater skirt and It didn't look too bad so I think it's a keeper.. (I'm rubbish at returns)


Earrings (Claire's) - £5.50 Fake nails (Sainsbury's) - £7

I also recently made an order on Forever21, If you'd like to see what I got let me know and I'll be happy to take and add some more pics :) 
Vicki :) x





Beauty Bloggers Tag

Beauty Bloggers Tag..

Naughty me hasn't blogged again in over a week.. 


1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?
It's not wavy, but nearing that.. 

2. What is your natural hair color?
Blonde, don't let the roots fool you!


3. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?
I dye it myself :) Much cheaper!

4. How often do you wash your hair?
I try to go for every other day, unless there's a special occasion.

5. Do you wear the same style every day or change it?
I more often then not have it the same, unless I'm at work then up it goes *thumbs down*

6. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?
When I can be bothered, I do it myself.. Can't afford to go to a salon unfortunately.

7. How often to you change your nail polish?
I don't wear nail polish that often as work don't allow it so this question isn't really applicable to me..

8. Do you polish your toes in the winter, too or just in the summer?
I wear polish on my toes all year round!

9. How long does it take to put on your makeup?
About 10 minutes for every day, longer if I'm going somewhere nice 

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

11. Do you "collect" makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?
I collect it, as I don't really like to run out I have little stashes of each thing.

12. How often do you wear false eyelashes?
Only if I'm going somewhere special.

13. Do you do a full face of makeup every day?
Nope, only really for work and when I go out. I like to let my skin breathe and I'm too lazy to want to take a face of make up off at the end of the day.

14. Do you wear makeup when you are home alone (or with family)?
I sometimes wear it if I'm alone, like after work. But more so with family.

15. Will you leave the house without makeup?
It depends where I'm going, I won't leave without having curled my eyelashes and put mascara on.. But If a quick trip to Tesco is needed, I'll go without foundation. If I were going to town, it would be a different matter!

16. How many high end products do you have?
Not many, just a MAC Foundation and powder (which I don't actually use all that much anymore)

17. How often do you wash your makeup brushes?
I try to do it atleast once a week (I should probably do it more often, but I'm too lazy!)

18. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you are getting dressed?
Again; It depends, If I'm going out for a meal or something.. I'd try and plan it the night before. Day to day, I'd decide as I was getting dressed!

19. How often do you change your handbag?
As soon as it breaks and needs replacing haha.

20. What time do you get up & go to sleep?
On a work day I sadly have to get up at 5am, non working days, I aim for 8am atleast.. so I've had a decent lay in and don't get out of routine. + I try to go to sleep around 9/10pm..

21. How often & when do you workout?
As I recently joined the gym, I try go there once a week.. (I haven't been for 3 weeks and I'm going tomorrow..EEK!)

22. Left-handed or Right-handed?
Right-handed.

23. How tall are you?
Around 5ft 3, ish.

24. Do you speak a foreign language?
I'd love to say I could fluently speak Spanish, but sadly I can't .. but I know enough to get me by in a Spanish speaking country.

25. How many pets do you have?
I have 4 cats (madness, I know)

26. How often are you on Blogger?
Again, I aim for once a week atleast.. but sometimes even fail that target (my bad)

27. Do you read the comments posted on blogs?
Yes, I read and reply to all comments.

28. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?
I most certainly do! Although, more often than not they are mental lists and I forget things until I see them in the shop (I should really learn to write stuff down!)

29. How did you come up with your blog name?
It's pretty much my username for everything, and there isn't much behind it really.. I just love simple things!

30. What kind of camera do you use for photographs?
I try to use my friends iPhone(4) most of the time, failing that I use a Nikon D3100.

31. How often do you clean your house? (Daily, weekly, other)
As I still live at home, I only really clean my bedroom.. which I do quite often as sadly my boyfriend is a smoker and manages to get tobacco EVERYWHERE!  

32. What is your favorite color?
Pretty much any shade of pink!

33. What is your favorite beauty/fashion magazine?
I only really read magazines when I go on Holiday or I'm travelling.. + Then I just get what ever is there really haha.

34. Do you swear?
Too often :/

35. What are you doing with the rest of your day?
I'm going to write a few my posts for future times when I get a little stuck, have some food! Then get myself an early night .. It's been a long day!

I tag anyone who reads this! Leave your links below!

Vicki :) x


Thursday, 25 October 2012

TAG: Who knew..



Your probably all thinking, a tag called 'Who knew' ..wtf?! But i honestly dont even know the namefor this tag and this is the first ever tag I've actually been tagged to do.. Eeee, this is super exciting for me :') Makes me feel there actually is someone out there reading my blog! So thank you Margaret (A jump in Margaret's life)


So here's 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 decide 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 be told.
6. There's no tag backs.

Let's get started:


11 Random facts about yours truly..


1. I love Cath Kidston
2. I have 2 Tattoo's+ 10 Piercings
3. I work in Sainsbury's
4. I'm 18
5. I have a brother who is 14 months old and a sister who is 21 (Yes, my mum is mad!)
6. I have 4 cats
7. I wear shorts throughout the year, rain or shine!
8. Hair extensions and fake tan make me happy
9. I love my Kindle to bits!
10. Sleeping is my favourite pass time
11. I have the best boyfriend EVER! :D



11 Questions set by Margaret..

1. If you could choose, where would you live?

Somewhere hot and Spanish speaking :)

2. Do you prefer curly of straight hair?
It depends, with hair extensions - Curly, without - Straight.

3. In which store could you pass an entire afternoon?
Boots or Primark.

4. If you could leave today, where would you go to?
Again, somewhere hot haha.

5. Mascara or lipbalm?
Mascara for sure.

6. Tea or Coffee?
Tea.

7. Would you like to go to uni?
Probably not, as I can't see anything I really want to do there that's worth the debt. 

8. Jeans or skirts?
Jeans.

9. Tv or computer?
Computer, as you can watch tv on it anyway :p

10. Which are the most difficult words for you to say?
Squirrel+ Magnifying. (Weird I know) 

11. Do you prefer the seaside or the mountains?Seaside, as long as it's a pebbly one not sandy.

The 11 questions I set..

1. What's your favourite high street shop?
2. What's your favourite film?
3. Do you have any pets?
4. Jumper or Hoodie?
5. Facebook or Twitter?
6. Where would you most like to visit in the world?
7. Pc or Mac?
8. Red, White or Rose?
9. If you could eat anything right now, what would it be?
10. What's your favourite tv show?
11. What's your best feature?

I tag:
ElleDeesBeautyBlog!
eyelashwishes
Seeking Serendipity
Kemples
A teenager with a KeyboaRd!
Jodie Olivia
Button's Blog
fashion-journal-bysuzannemarie
Secret Blog
Vintage Fee
Miss Brunette
And anyone else who wants to do it really :) Remember to leave a link to your blog below! I love reading new ones :)
Vicki :) x

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

REVIEW: Superdrug Cranberry & Pomegranate Body Lotion.




Superdrug Cranberry & Pomegranate body lotion:

300ml - £1.48 (Currently on offer; Usually £2.99)

I wasn't a big fan of lotions and body butters before, as I though it took up too much time and I didn't really have reason to what with being single haha; But I received this as a Christmas present last year, had a sniff and thought I had to give it a go (Surprise surprise, it smells freakin' amazing!) It has a lovely fruity smell, but no way overly fruity and sickly like some moisturisers can be.

The first time I used it, I squeezed out quite a bit on each section on my body being used to baby lotion I thought it may be the same.. alas, I was shocked into moisturiser overload! A little bit really does go a long way with this lotion. It instantly sinks into your skin, and is by no means sticky.
I started using this again quite regularly about a month ago (No longer single, yay!) and haven't really put it down since, I'm half way through the bottle so I think I may pick up another while it's on offer to put in my replacement stash! It's safe to say this has replaced my trusty baby lotion. 

I honestly have nothing bad to say about this, and I would highly recommend this, especially if you have dry skin as It's super nourishing. If you have normal skin like me (most of the time) and love to make yourself smell all fruity and nice then pop to Superdrug and pick this little baby up :) You won't be dissapointed! 

What is your favourite moisturiser?
Vicki :) x



Monday, 24 September 2012

REVIEW: Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb EDP.




Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb EDP:


Prices for different sizes can be found  here (Prices at boots but also knowingly available in John Lewis and Debenhams)  

I sent off for a sample of this beauty a couple of months ago and instantly fell in love.
I'm one of those people who is forever changing their perfume, I went from Gucci by Gucci - Chanel Coco Mademoiselle to this beautiful fragrance from Victor & Rolf.

What's said about it:
A thousand flowers in a bottle. Full-bodied and opulent, Flowerbomb eau de parfum explodes in a bouquet of sensations with its addictive floral notes which leave, their trail, like a whirlwind that is distinctly couture. Key ingredients include: centifolia rose, India osmanthus, catleya orchid, sambac jasmine.

I would have to agree with everything mentioned there.. I don't want to try and explain the smell to you, as everyone has different opinions when it comes to this kind of thing, but I'm certain on what I think that it smells like the Iconic Britney Spears fragrances like 'Fantasy', but better! Mature yet still sweet and playful! 
I do have a big contender here, but will it ever beat my beloved Chanel.


I most certainly will be purchasing the full size of this :)


          What's your all time favourite fragrance?
Vicki :) x


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