Beauty Alert: e.l.f UK

I keep looking at the e.l.f website just deciding what to order and waiting for things to come back in stock.  

But last weekend I browsed online as usual and noticed there was a big sale but on the front page it states that they are closing down!  As far as I'm aware this is mainly to the UK & Europe, I'm not sure about the US or anywhere else.

Naturally I put in a big order.

 

In the week e.l.f emailed me to say that they are experiencing a high number of orders so my dispatch has been delayed but delivery times will be the same from dispatch.  So don't expect to get your goods 3 days later like I thought.  There isn't a lot left so hurry if you're interested!

www.eyeslipsface.co.uk

Red Lip Liner Review

So recently a friend on Facebook has started selling make up to get extra cash.  The make up brand is called Younique and I decided to try a few things out.  It's a little bit pricey to me but I thought, why not?

I bought the Moonstruck Precision Pencil Lip Liner in the shade Primal and the Moonstruck 3D Fiber Lashes Transplanting Gel and Natural Fibers but more on that when I've actually used it.

Today I tried the lip liner with a red lip crayon, Rimmel London Colour Rush Balm in the Redder the Better is think (the writing has rubbed off).

At first I was not sure as it doesn't glide on but does give a smooth line.  When I filled in my whole lips with the pencil I loved the intense colour.  My lip crayon blended perfectly on top and completed the look.

Now it's the end of the day and my lips look as though I have just put my Lippy on but I haven't touched up at all!  I have even eaten chocolate cake, tea and drunk a fair few drinks.  It's safe to say this lip liner really has that staying power you need for your big night out or even the whole day.

You can grab one HERE in 5 different shades at £12 each and I think you can get an offer if you buy 3.

Shellac Gellish Nails Review

This is another post I wrote in 2013!

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Shellac nail varnish, otherwise known as Gellish nails are long lasting chip resistant nail varnish.  It boasts lasting up to 2 weeks.  Hannah (my cousin) went for a strong blue and Ellie (me) opted for light pink with a glitter finish.  We had them done at different nail salons; both costing £15.00.

First the manicurist files your nails and makes you wash your hands to get rid of dust.  Then they put a clear coat of gel on your nails, a couple of colour coats or glitter and then a final clear coat.  Between each coat is you put your hand in a UV lamp whilst the manicurist paints your other hand.  Next they rub cuticle oil into your fingers and give you moisturiser.

After just one week my shellac was coming up at the cuticles on 3 nails although they avoid flooding your cuticles. I'm trying to resist the urge to peak each nail off. So far I've just pulled a few little slithers off.

I would try them again, especially to see how easily they come off.  Perhaps at a different salon or without a glitter coat.  They are great if you don't want to be re painting your nails all the time.

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I had them again in French manicure for a wedding last march and was happy with the outcome, great for special occasions and holidays.

Toe Nail Varnish

This is something I wrote over a year ago when I first started thinking about writing a blog;

 My toenails are always painted.  I don't bother much with my finger nails as I haven't got the drying time, I'm always doing something with my hands.  Besides, I always pick it off before long.

The main reason my toenails are always painted is because I have "bad toes".  These are my big toes that I keep stubbing and dropping things on, so they bruised and discoloured.

I love to paint my tootsies bright holiday colours like pinks and oranges or to match my chosen outfit for a night out.  This way I always know I can wear peep toe shoes.

Toenail varnish seems to last so long as well, probably because we keep them wrapped up in socks all day.

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This is still somewhat true but I had an operation on my toenails so I'm wearing nail varnish at the moment.

10 products I can't Live Without

These are the kind of products I would take to a desert island and they are the ones I recommend for anyone for day to day life.

1. Mascara - especially any Maybelline one is great since I discovered Great Lash in Florida a few years ago.  The one I'm using right now is the colossal volum' express, about £8 but often on 3 for 2.

2. Liquid Eyeliner - my go to since I've been about 14, is the natural collection one for just £1.99

3. Bronzer - literally any bronzer that suits your complexion.  At the moment I'm trying out a sample size of Hoola bronzer by Benefit.

4. Highlighter - the glitterer the better!  I used to use some No7 years ago but I have now found the boujois chocolate bronzer with a highlighter, £8.99.

5. Make up wipes - easy to use Johnsons or Simple couple of pounds from Savers.

6. Body Scrub - essential to my shower routine - I use mainly body shop ones, I love the smell of the chocolate one £2-5 depending on size.

7. Make Up Brushes - I started out with a few No7 eyeshadow brushes with the old £5 off vouchers in boots and have now grown my collection to include Real Techniques shes.  I got mine from allbeauty.com for £13.50 a set.

8. Lip Balm - I use Nivea Caregloss or the Body Shop's Born Lippy, £2

9. Eyelash Curlers - from anywhere really!

10. Dry Shampoo - I use Batiste which rangers from about £1-£3 depending on size.

Let me know your top 10 products in the comments below!

Welcome to my blog!

I'm Ellie, a blonde 20 something year old girl that loves style, beauty and of course lilac.

This blog is where you will find everything that I am passionate about in one destination; be it fashion, make up, art and more.  

I aim to post at least once a week and have monthly features.  I love to give tips and tricks that I have learn from magazines, YouTube and trial & error but sometimes I might need help.  And once I did a fashion and textiles course.

P.S My make up doesn't feel right without a liquid eyeliner flick at the corner of my eyes and bronzer is my weakness.