My Top 5 mascaras!

 

Morning my delicious ladies!

 

I hope you're all having a lovely week so far??

 

I opened my mascara draw the other day and was a little bit disgusted at myself at quite how many mascaras I own.  Often I buy a mascara to try it out, hate it, and never use it again.  I can't bare to throw it out so I just accumulate dozens upon dozens of mascaras.

 

BUT, there is a plus! I have discovered some exceptional mascaras.  Below are my top 5, but made up of just three brands.  Below is a quick summary of the best points of my top 5 mascaras to help you make your descions when buying!

 

From Top downwards in order of favorites we have:

Benefit Cosmetics badGAL lash RRP £17.50

10/10

• FAVORITE MACARA
• Good price considering the quality
• Creates huge lashes without clumping
• No fallout

DIORshow blackout waterproof RRP £23.00
9/10

• second best mascara
• LOVE how black this one is
• lasts all day
• loses a point on price as it is a little steeep when badGAL lash produces the same effects for much cheaper.  Then again I prefer to see dior in my makeup bag....you pay for the brand I guess

DIORshow waterproof RRP £23.00

8//10

Instantly transforms lashes - great for when running late

very black

seperates, lengthens and volumizes

down point - after a couple of months the product dries out (badgal lash doesn't do this)

Also it is a little pricey for a product that dries out quickly

Benefit Cosmetics They're Real RRP £19.50
8/10

• best point of this mascara is its applity to seperate and lengthen
• Creates very elegant long seperate lashes
• It lost two marks as I prefer heavy, volumized black lashes, compared to elegant long seperate lashes.  If you prefer a less heavy look, then this mascara is for you.
• Beautiful foruma, no fallout

Lord & Berry Scuba extreme RRP £12.00

8/10

• Considering its cheap price this mascara works very well at creating thick, volumized lashes
• I don't like the colour - it isn't black enough, it is like a black / brown
• Fantastic application though which I cannot fault

And there we have it - my top 5 mascaras!! I hope oyu gugys found this review useful, let me know!!!

Fiocco Bianco x x x x

Review of Bella' Pierre shimmer powder eyeshadow in earth

Morning you beauties!!

Here's a review of bella pierre's shimmer powder eyeshadow. I've written another post before on their primer, face powder and blush (here) so I was excited to try their shimmer powder eyeshadow too in Earth.

Colour: 10/10 The colour is a shimmery (not glittery)  rose gold colour which I've absolutely fallen in love with.  It's a beautiful neautral earthy tone, that can be worth during the day when lightly applied or for the wow factor at night when applied all over.  The shimmer is called Earth but it isn't brown at all, more of a bonzed gold.  My swatch probably shows you the colour much better on the third picture though!

Product:This is a really highly pigmented shimmer eyeshadow and I love how it stays on for hours even without primer.  It is a little messy to apply so try to pack as much product onto your brush before you apply.

Application: I used a small angular brush and lined the eyes (both top and bottom lid) and then smudged it a little with my fingers to give a golden shimmer to my eyes.  I think this eyeshadow goes great with lashings of black mascara as it really brings out the lashes when you have such a golden shimmer behind it.

Alternative uses:  I also think this is a great product to be used as a highlighting shimmer on the cheeks or right on the inner corner of your eyes when creating a smokey eye effect in order to bring out the colours.  I've also read that Bella Pierre eyeshadow shimmers can also be used as a liquid eyeliner by first wetting your hand a little then dipping your product packed brush into it before drawing it across the lid.

I would definitely recommend this particular shade from the Bella Pierre eyeshadow range as I personally think its a great colour to really bring out the best or dark long lashes.

 Bella' Pierre shimmer powder eyeshadow in earth* retails at £12.99 from HQ hair (here) and is well worth the money as these powder eyeshadow shimmers usually last well beyond a year.

*PR smaple sent for consideration and review

Classic Brit Awards OOTD

Hello Honeys!

Hope you're well and are having a beautiful week!

I had the pleasure to receive VIP tickets for the Classic Brit Awards last night.  I'm not going to lie, I was a little apprehensive as it's not like I know a whole lot about classical music, but oh my gosh was last night incredible! (I think its going to be shown on ITV Saturday at 10.20pm if you fancy seeing it).

There was Lang Lang - the amazing Chinese pianist who opened the Chinese Olympic Ceremony, Nicola Benedetti - simply gorgeous, and the star of the evening - Hans Zimmer aka the guy who wrote the sound tracks to over 150 films including The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean,  The Dark Night Rises, Inception & Sherlock Holmes.  It was so incredible I really would recommend it to anyone!

Clothes

I wore my favorite lace LBD from H&M, black zara leather jacket and a Moschino brown leather bag.  I left my hair in natural waves and kep my makeup light and sparkly.

It was such a beautiful evening and the Classic Brit Awards are definitely something I'd like to see again.  Oh - and Myleene Klasse's dress was just WOW.

Have you guys ever been?  Or are you gonna watch it ??

Fiocco Bianco xxx

FRENDS Taylor Gold Headphones - perfect Christmas gift for Her!

Boy oh Boy did I treat myself!

Remember I told you guys about me working just off Oxford Street and the temptations that is causes me!  I was just schmoozing around Selfridges.....as you do of a lunch time...and I find myself staring face to face with the most beautiful headphones that I had ever seen - Friends Taylor Gold Headphones (link).  They're made of white leather and plated with gold metal and are just the perfect accessory for any occasion as well as giving beautiful sound quality.

These would make the perfect "Christmas gift for Her" - but unfortuantely I have no self control and got them for me without waiting to be gifted them!

FRENDS Taylor Gold Headphones from Selfirdges

I can't stop admiring them, even the box they come with is just stunning!  But lets look at the practicalities:

The Frends Taylor Gold Headphones come with the following great features:

1. Jewelry inspired design
2. Genuine leather & hand crafted metal
3. Soft touch fabric cord
4. Three button mic with volume, music + phone control
5. Memory foam ear cushions
6. Premium 40mm driver

These would make an absolutely great Christmas gift as they're beautifully designed and great to wear every day to both listen to music and to make your outfit absolutely perfect!

They RRP at £170 and are available from Selfridges on Oxford Street or online from www.wearefrends.com .

Nair Brazilian Spa Clay review

Hey Dolls, 

I've recently tried out Nair's Brazilian Spa Clay* facial wax strips so I thought I'd give a little review on it!  The pack comes with 20 wax strips, 2 cooling pre-wipes to prepare the skin and 2 moisturizing post wipes. 

I loved the pre wipes. I thought this was a really great touch as I've tired lots of home waxes before and not all of them contain these pre wipes which cool your skin and prep it for action.  They really prepare your skin which I find really important when your about to wax something as delicate as your face!  

Though only down point with regards to the wipes is that there is only two of them - and seeing as I won't be using 10 wax strips per time I feel like there isn't enough of them included as I will probably only use a maximum of 4 wax trips per time. 

I love the tiny little wax trips - they're the perfect size for all those awkward places :P .  They also have an absolutely lovely scent to them which makes it feel like you're having a real at home spa treatment.

Results:

They worked really well in removing all the hairs quickly and efficiently.  There is a little pain involved but only as much as to be expected with waxing.

It also leaves no residue at all which is a hugely important factor for me.  The wipes therefore serve only to moisturize and not to wipe globs of wax off as I have had to do in the past with other brands.

I would definitely recommend these Nair Brazilian Spa Clay wax strips it is currently on sale at Boots for just £3.79 here when it has a RRP of £5.69 which makes it a bargain which should be snapped up now.  Especially when you think how much you spend on similar treatments as spas, this can definitely save you lots of money.

RRP £5.69 - Available from Boots, Superdrug and Asda nationwide.

But currently on sale at Boots (here) for just £3.79

*PR sample sent for consideration & review

Fortify Damaged Hair with NEW Aveda Damage Remedy range

Aveda are re-launching their Damage Remedy Range.  This range is infused with quinoa proteins to moisturize and help repair damaged hair.  I was super excited as I got to try it out before hand and oh my gosh do these products do what they say on the tin!

I tried out the New Damage Remedy - Daily Hair Repair and Damage Remedy Intensive restructuring treatment.

After shampooing (with aveda smooth elements shampoo) I ran through my hair about half a palm size of the intensive restructuring treatment which is to be used once weekly.   I left it about five minutes and then combed through with a tangle teaser. I could tell instantly that the quinoa  protein had smoothed and protected my hair as the tangle teaser ran straight through it.  There are is silicone either in these products so it was great knowing my hair was being protected naturally.

I then rinsed it out, dried it with a towel and massaged into the ends the Daily Hair Repair serum.  This is a really light serum that is not greasy at all.  It serves to protect your hair against heat damage as well as help to detangle and smoothen as it too is enriched with quinoa proteins.

  The smell to this range is from organic bergamoc, ylang ylang and madarin.  Its a more delicate fragrance than that of the smooth elements range, and is soothing and relaxing.  The cool and contemporary gray and white packaging adds to the feeling that you are caring for and protecting your hair.

Results: 

The Aveda Damage Remedy Range really delivers results.  With all natural plant extracts your hair becomes more nourished and cared for and contains no nasty chemicals or silicone like lots of other highstreet brands contain.  I can't wait to incorporate the Intensive Restructuring Treatment and Daily Hair Repair  products into my regime as they repair hair as well as prevent it from future damage.  This range is an absolute must for anybody with dry damaged hair.

Product details:

Aveda Intensive restructuring treatment* RRP 23.50 125ml, Aveda Daily Hair Repair* RRP £19.50 100ml

The New Damage Remedy Range is available from Aveda Salons/Spas stores and available from www.aveda.co.uk from October

*Pr samples sent for trial & review

Dim Sum at Yauatcha & outfit of the day!

I'm a total foodie.  Whether it's a home cooked meal or at a restaurant, there's nothing I love more than beautiful food.

I recently went to Aqua-Hutong at the Shard and it got me in the mood for Chinese as we had exceptional dim sum there.  So since then, I decided to visit Yauatcha, a Chinese restaurant in the heart of Soho which serves immaculate presented Dim Sum in a laid back serene atmosphere.

Scallop Dim Sum

Green Tea dessert, peach melba & apricot and pistachio mille feuille

We ordered so so much that I actually forgot to take photos of the main course but I did actually order this scallop dimsum that you can see in the picture aobve which I got form their site! Their crispy duck was served with delicious handmade pancakes and the  Kung Pao chicken was simply delicious. I did remember to take pictures of the fabulous deserts though!  I would definitely recommend this to chinese food lovers!

It's a really laid back restaurant, so I decided to dress smart casually, with a floaty antique pink top & jeans.

Hair & Makeup

I kept my makeup natural, focusing on clear skin with YSL teint touche ecalit foundation and YSL powder in Radiance, with a dash of Benefit They're Real mascara and some cherry kissbalm from Kiko in a balmy fuschia.

My hair I just whipped up into a messy bun to keep to the informal look

Hope you like my outfit for Yauatcha! Have you been? xxxx

 Outfit:
 Urban outfitters floaty pink top
Guess Jeans with hint of glitter
Moschino Leather bag
Ugg suede heels in cream