Let's Talk About Shoes!

I love shoes. Many people can tell when I say I have about 80 pairs! It has got a little bit out of hand and I am due a shoe cull. You must be wondering where on earth I keep all these shoes? 

Well they are spread in a number of places so I don't realise I have that many. Everyday shoes are in the hall cupboard with my family's shoes; my dad put a big shelf unit at the back which is perfect shoe height. Then I have some in the bottom of my wardrobe in shoe boxes and my special heels are under my lift up bed, neatly displayed in rows.

I once tried to keep them in this DVD display cabinet but the was a bit big in my room.

Heels and wedges are my favourite because they look so pretty but aren't always comfortable so I invest in plasters and gel cushions or strips to protect my feet from blisters.

My dream shoes are Christian Louboutin of course; but I may get some for my future wedding as they are so expensive and special.  I'm not sure exactly what style as I defo need a strap to keep my foot but a nude colour to go with everything.

I have recently started pinterest and have a pin board called Shoe Porn https://uk.pinterest.com/elsybaby/shore-porn/

Mad on This Month

I got these two new products at the airport on the way back from Amsterdam.

See I told you I would grow my collection!

First up I saw a little section with Anistasia Beverley Hills eyebrow products but not the eyebrow pomade but they did have the brow wiz so I got it!  I have heard so many good things about this product I had to have it at €24.50.  The medium brown shade is perfect for my eyebrows, not too dark and the product stays on well throughout the day.

Then I wanted a liquid lipstick or Matt lipstick so I saw the YSL Baby Doll Lips & Cheek and tried a few colours on my hand.  I went for a nice nudey pink and it looks lush with my skin tone.  I think it's shade 9 but I will double check that.  It was pricey at €32 but I had some money left that I wanted to use up so I didn't feel bad about it.

"You look like a tomboy"

Sorry that I've been MIA recently; I've been really busy with life.  I have just come back from a trip to Amsterdam so I thought I would go through travel essentials.

Firstly it is very hard to take only essentials in a small cabin sized bag.  But I didn't forget anything!

My top tips for packing are;

• Roll your clothes
• Weight your bag on 2 different scales to make sure it's in the limit
• Take out anything you might need and replace it with something you will need and definitely use
• Pack interchangeable outfits so you can switch from day to night easily
• Take a smaller secure bag for the day
• Always make a check list so you don't forget anything

Minimising my make up for the trip was hard but I thought that I didn't want to spend ages doing my make up I wanted to explore the city.  So I needed quick fixes and all under 100ml as I only took cabin baggage.

And going back to why my boyfriend called me a tomboy; it's because I was dressed practically not fashionably or overly girly.  Literally just top, hoody and skinny jeans.  I did have a few girly touches such as a pretty top and bright Turquoise Vans.  These are new and I got them in the Office sale for £25 (£28 but they had a mark).

Mad on This Month - May

This month and the past few months I have been crazy for make up!  But I must show you my 2 favourite products.

First up is the number 7 highlight stick called Instant Radice Highlighter in the lighter shade. (They have a gold bronze one too)

 I love this because it gives your skin a shimmer not so much glitter and it's in a nice pinky tone.  I use it on the bridge of my nose, my cheekbones, brow bone, Cupid's bow and sometimes my chin or forehead.  It's great for summer as an accent to your tan!

 And lastly the Maybelline 24hr colour tattoo gel cream eyeshadow in the shade, bronze on bronze.

I love this shade as it is similar to one in the MUA make up palette that is a definite dupe for Urban Decays Naked pallette.  This cream shadow is shimmery and lasts a long time, I often use it under eyeshadows a primer to make any colour last all day.

I highly recommend both products especially if they are on 3 for 2 in Boots.  A number of beauty bloggers/you tubers put me on to these products especially www.velvetgh0st.co.uk

My First... Bobbi Brown Product!

Last weekend I went to Swindon Outlet Village and went in The Cosmetics Company.  In there they have brands like Mac, Bobbi Brown, Clinique and Estée Lauder with about 20%.  They are not full ranges as I was looking for Estée Lauder bronze goddess but they didn't have any.

I decided to just get one 'designer' make up item that I fell in love with when I swatched it. (It's more sparkley in real life)

It's the Bobbi Brown Longwear Cream Shadow Stick in the color 24 Karat.

I've already tried it on my eyes and it's a little lighter than I thought in colour but it does stay on all day.

This may be the start of my collection, I look forward to buying more at the duty free airport shops.

Fiber Lash Mascara Review

So my friend has stopped selling Younique make up products, not sure why, but in a way it's a good thing for me as I won't be tempted to buy anything else.

But I did promise a review of the fibre lash mascara I bought.

Okay so first you can put a layer of mascara on your lashes if you wish but you have to let them dry. Then you coat your lashes with the transplant gel and then brush on the fibres.  But then you have to set it again with the transplant gel.  You can repeat these steps on the end of your lashes for more impact and volume.

Here's a few pictures of my lashes with the mascara on, excuse the bad skin between the eyebrows and yes the one picture was from a different time as my skin looks more tanned.  But the first two pictures show just normal mascara on the right and the fibre lash on the left.

My verdict is that the fibre las mascara does make a difference but as I have such long lashes anyway it's hard to tell.  I definitely recommend this type of mascara, I'm sure there are other brands, this one is £23, which is bit pricey.

Mad on This Month, Well Every Month

I have been mad on the Kim Kardashian; Hollywood game since it came out last year.  At first I resisted getting it but I caved in and now I am addicted to it!

Basically it's a RPG (Role Playing Game) and you create your character and travel around the world trying to get to the number 1 spot of fame.  Along the way you do photo shoots, TV commercials, films, runway shows all gaining fans, money and experience in order for you to level up.  When you level up you get access to new clothes and locations.  You can also date people or keep them a work contacts to help you level up.

If you are anything like me then you will love it, download it now on the app store or android.