Cleanliness - Cleaning Make Up Brushes

So I have now filled you all in on the wonders that are my make up brushes (I absolutely love them).

 

Given my constant use of these brushes, I need to ensure that they are clean and fresh for use on my skin. Any beauty blogger will understand the importance of a clean make up brush! It's just vital! Why apply beautiful products to your skin, if the brushes that you use are dirty and likely to affect your skin... Wasted time!

Real Techniques - Core Collection

I am sure you have all heard of the Real Techniques make up brushes, created by Sam Chapman, one half of the lovely Pixiwoo, my YouTube No.1.

I must say, I adore Pixiwoo. I watch all of the videos and I talk about Sam and Nic as though I know them personally - sad I know. I think this is because I have spent so much time watching and learning from them. They obviously do not know me and we are not friends - this is sad.

I have gotten side tracked already.  

New Brands - MUA love

This brand is definitely not new to you all. But to me, it most certainly is. 

As you will know from my last post, this month I was going to try and stay away from any new make up purchases, but.. payday has just been and I have heard so much about this brand and so many positive comments that I couldn't resist. 

Collaboration - #theSOproject

 

 

I am sure you have all heard about the 'SO' project , short for 'Start Off' project. Tomorrow at 6.00 pm, the project, created by Steph at StephsInsideVoice will go live across  125 blogs (at the moment.. this may have increased) and Twitter.

Steph has started this project as a means to educate and inform those that are new to make up and who are still learning the techniques and uses for make up and skin care products.

 

Lips - Bourjois Shine Edition Lipstick

I've never really paid much attention to lipsticks - mainly because I can't find any that will really suit my skin tone. I've always been a lip gloss girl.  I think I have been too fussy to be honest (those that know me, know I'm super fussy about EVERYTHING). I have developed a new love of lip products and I am testing the water with a fair few new additions.

My biggest love out of these has been my Bourjois Shine Edition Lipstick in shade 24 - Rose. It's perfect. (I've just had to apply it because I'm talking about it! Haha!) 

Mascara - 'Max Factor Wild Mega Volume Volumising Mascara'

Max Factor mascaras make up some of my favourite high street purchases, so finding out that there was a new mascara on offer, it was inevitable that I would buy this. When I like a brand, I tend to trust the product and I am happy to invest in new products.

 

The 'Wild' range was released in the UK in July 2013, with reports of stores selling out of the products across the country, because of the demand. (No doubt it was due to us bloggers queuing to test drive the latest products.  I picked this up from Boots (of course) for £4.99, its introductory offer price. I must say, so far, I am not disappointed. I LOVE this product.

Boots - The best kind of shopping trip

There is nothing better than a trip to Boots..

My day can instantly be changed by popping to Boots and for this reason, I believe that it deserves its own blog. Seeing as my trips there, are what will lead to my reviews and blogs on here..

Walking into Boots is actually one of the most exciting things for me! Sad I know.. I experience the same exhilaration, visiting Debenhams and Selfridges make up counters. So much choice, shiny packaging and exciting new products. I imagine that's how Rebecca Bloomwood feels in the film, Confessions of a Shopaholic. I just love exploring the new products and displays and the smells of everything. Mascara and nail varnish are my downfall - I always seem to pick these up and I have tonnes of them. 

Moisturising - Vaseline 'Spray and Go' Body Moisturiser

I have so many wonderful products and purchases that I want to share, it has proven hard for me to choose where to start..

 

Whilst not the most exciting product that I have purchased recently, I am absolutely LOVING the new Vaseline Spray & Go Body Moisturiser, which has been available in the UK now for about a month. It is certainly one of my favourite products of recent months and I believe that this is one product that is definitely worth reviewing.

Introductions

 

This is my very first post. Scary.

 

I don't know whether people will read this or be interested in what I have to say, but I have ideas and thoughts and I want to be able to share them. For this reason, I am creating this blog.

 

About Me..

I'm Louisa, I'm 25, with a completely normal every day job. I recently got engaged to my wonderful fiancé after so many years together we are starting to lose track (almost 10 years!!!) and we are planning our wedding at the moment. We don't yet have a date up though - so no immediate pressure. :)