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Thursday, 20 November 2014

Current Favourites

I should probably start my latest post by only one way and that's apologising for going missing from my little corner of the internet, otherwise known as What Lauren Says. I'd constantly get urges to blog but wasn't quite motivated to turn that into words. Well, words that were actually worth reading. Never fear though as I bring you my current favourites. I want to mix it up a little from now on - instead of just bringing you beauty ramblings. So expect a little bit of everything that interests me, excites me and enhances me! 



theBalm cosmetics Nude Tude Eyeshadow Palette (£26) - I lusted after this palette for months and months, read countless reviews until I couldn't keep myself away for much longer. The pigmentation and lasting power of these shadows are up there with the best. No exaggeration in that they last all day even without primer. There's a great variety to choose from in terms of shades - making it perfect for travel purposes. I've been really enjoying pairing 'Stand-offish' and 'Selfish' together to create a smoky eye. 


VO5 Plump It Up Dry Shampoo (£3.59) - In the past I've found with other dry shampoos that they can get used up very quickly but with this offering from VO5 it seems to last ages. It does it's job as a dry shampoo when your hair wash day is touch and go but it adds volume to the hair very well. I love adding this to the roots to stop my hair from looking flat. 

Garnier 5 Second Perfect Blur Primer (£12.99) - A little on the pricier side for a drugstore primer but hear me out. I can understand where the name 'perfect blur' came from with this product. My skin genuinely appears and feels to be almost airbrushed shall we say with this primer. It helps to keep my base in place all day and concealer touch ups have become a lot less for me. 


Lindsey Kelk - I Heart New York (£7.99) - Kelk has become one of my favourite authors. This book had me hooked. When I say hooked I mean in read the whole I Heart series in less than two weeks. Her writing style is such an easy read which has me giggling when I shouldn't be. I can't wait to read more about the antics Angela Clarke gets up to once again in the next instalment. 

Courteeners - Concrete Love (£8.99) - It's no secret that Courteeners are my favourite band. Their fourth album has been on repeat for months. Concrete Love is a very different sound to their previous material but Liam Fray's relate able lyrics are very present on the latest record. My favourite tracks are 'How Good It Was', 'Small Bones', 'Saboteur' and 'Next Time You Call'. 

So that's it for my first post back in forever but fear not I have plenty of posts lined up, Also, I will be participating in Blogmas this year (I attempted last year but miserably failed but ssh). 

Friday, 8 November 2013

October's Birchbox


I'm always on the hunt for new products to try out whether it be beauty, health or hair related. After looking around at different monthly beauty boxes available I settled on Birchbox. It launched back in 2010 in New York and soon spread across to the UK, France and Spain. As a girl on a budget it's perfect to find out which high end products could work for me without purchasing a full size and not liking it. It's priced at £10 per month plus P+P. You get a selection of well known brands to brands who are looking for a little recognition and fan base!



First off the packaging is super cute. I love the fact the little box comes inside another larger box (especially when a naughty post man leaves my package outside in not so nice weather!) The packaging where the goods are kept is super sturdy and will definitely make a good storage box! And now what's inside? 

So 7 goodies to play around with as well as cute little cards with tips and tricks and all that on there! Yes that is Laura Mercier you are spotting as well..

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser (£33) - Sand
Akane Mask Cocoon Nocturne (£18)
Dr. Lipp Nipple Balm for Lips (£11.50)
KMS California Hair Play Makeover Spray (£15)
theBalm cosmetics Stainiac (£10) - Beauty Queen

Plus I got in October's box Birchbox Eyelash Curlers (£10) and 3 sachets of Egyptian Magic (£29)!
You can get your hands on November's offering at Birchbox here.