My computer has offically given up the ghost. its been on its last legs for a while, but now it just doesnt even have the will to turn on. haha, it was a crap computer in all fairness and needed some serious updating. I was contemplating buying myself a laptop, but just couldnt bring myself to actually save up the money I would need. I'm terrible when it comes to saving. This is going to seriously bite me in the ass one day when I'll need money for something. anyway. becasue I have a rather talented genius of a boyfriend, it was decided that instead of buying a laptop he would instead buy the components to build me a new desktop for christmas. I'm sure that no one is interested in this but oh well.

anyway.
if anyone has any ideas for my giveaway, then please share.
I'm planning on doing a mega post showing you what I get up to on my course but that may have to be next week sometime when I return to my BFs so I can use his computer!

I'm really going to try and post more often but obviously, with the current computer situation this will be limited to when I'm here.

anyway, for now that is all. goodbye ly x

I liked reading this post over at http://lmdpassion.blogspot.com/2009/11/daily-beauty-deets.html and thought I would do it also.

1.What time did you do your makeup today? well the first time I applied was 8.15am to go to college, but it was very simple so I will do this about the 2nd time which was around 1.45 after doing my workout dvd (and showering obvs)

2. What’s the least expensive beauty item you used? a 17 eyeshadow called Vodence it was a limited edition freebie!

3. What was the biggest problem you needed to correct? redness, open pores (cheeks)

4. Did you apply false eyelashes? no, I don't tend to wear lashes I wear glasses and it just doesnt happen

5. Did you do anything while applying make-up? I had the T.V on, watching Ideal world. ;) cool

6. Biggest make-up mishap today? after doing my liner, I accidently smudge a whole load of it across my face :/

7. Did you have a makeup inspiration in mind? not really, I was just going to wear mascara and a bit of foundation but, I thought i'd better make a bit more of an effort ha

8. What was the most time-consuming part of your makeup routine? probably applying the mascara.

9. What part of your routine is the most fun? Probably eyes, Ijust think its where you can really be more creative, although I do like doing a bit of contouring and blusher too.

10. What part of your make-up makes the biggest difference in the way you look? either foundation or eyemakeup my skin is reasonably clear i just suffer from a lot of reddness and uneven pigmentation so, just to have a nice even tone makes a difference! but then my eyes just look terrible without anything on so.

11. Neutral or colorful eyeshdaow? Neutral

12. Liquid or mineral foundation? liquid, i just think it gives better coverage.

13. Do you do your hair or make-up first? tbh I alternate everytime it just depends on whether my hair is wet/dry etc generally its makeup first though.

14. Did you pack a make-up bag to take with you for the day?yes, I'm staying at my bfs house tonight

15. When did you finish your make-up? 2pm?

so ther we have it. some quite rambly answers, but oh well. thank you for reading ly

So, I have an idea.
I'm going to review products completely based on first impressions, now I know sometimes things don't alwasy perform first time round or take time for you to really benefit from using them but we all know that first impressions can have a lasting effect on how we perceive something. whether this is good or bad, it will impact on our opinions of a certain brand or product.

SO
I'm going to start with some products that I bought yesturday. I went into Lush to have a look at their 'freshers pack' off where you get 8 items for £10, having never bought anything from there before i thought it would be a good way of trying some of their products.



I will do seperate reviews for each but I may aswell start now.

the first product is, BB Seaweed Face Mask.



based on first impressions, I have to say the scent isn't one I would usually go for. for me scent is quite an important factor becasue nobody likes smelling of something they don't like. This mask smells like a mix between actual seaweed and lavender, to me anyway, and honestly I'm just not a fan. However, the actual product is really quite nice. obviously when it goes on its very cold (as it has to be stored in the fridge! duhh) but the cold sensation was actually nice, and seemed to awaken the skin a little. It has small particals in (im not sure what they are tbh) that i was initall quite worried about becasue any kind of abrasive texture really irritates my skin and causes redness, but this really didnt effect me at all. I left it on for about 5 minutes and could feel it hardening so popped in the shower to wash it off, now again I was worried the bits would irritate my skin but nope. I looked in the mirror and my skin was really 'calm' looking I know that might not make much sence but my natural skintone is ruddy and I get particularly red cheeks and chin after being in a hot shower/exfoliating so I was really suprised when my skin actually looked 'normal'
it also felt really smooth and moisturized. again usually my skin becomes tight and dry feeling after washing it but not this time!

overall I really like this mask, I think it really helped to eliminate redness to my skin and softened it too.

based on first impressions I would rate this 8/10

(after more extensive use I will review this product again to see if my opinions have changed!)

thank you for reading

Hello, I know its been a very long time since I posted anything. I just thought I'd share a look with you that I did last night.






It's really simple, I used the bright blue from the sleep pallet(chaos) all over the lid. Outer corner - BarryM fine glitter dust No.22, elf mineral eyeshadow (elegant) to highlight and then a brown liner for the bottom waterline. that was it really. simples.


Anyway. requests are welcome. I need to build up a mini portfolio for this course im starting so if you want to see anything in particular let me know.

Thanks