Tuesday 24 June 2014

Mask Of Magnaminity - The Holy Grail


This is a product that Lush has had out for a while but I think it's passed by quite easily instore. Sure it doesn't look too appealing to smear all over your face as it's bright green and lumpy but this product seriously is the holy grail.


 It's brilliant and it's completely cleared up my skin. It reduces blemishes in hours and makes my skin feel so incredibly fresh and smooth. I think today we get tricked into applying all sorts of chemicals to try and help improve our skin but surely something natural is so much better. This face mask includes honey, beans, evening primrose and lots of peppermint. It makes my face feel so much better than when I used to apply products such as clean and clear etc as it doesn't make my skin feel dry or drained at all. 


I feel like I'm doing my skin a favour when I apply this. I really really really recommend it to both teenagers and adults, it will really sort you out. I can't stress enough what a miracle product this is I apply nearly everyday! You need this on your life! 

Hope this helps!
Emma x

Top Toners!

Hey everyone! Hope you're all doing well! I'm just back from holiday and the sun has turned my blonde hair rather brassy so today's post (if you haven't already guessed) is on my Top Toners!

Blondes really do have a hard time when it comes to maintaining hair colour as well as health and banishing brassiness. I hope that this post helps all you blondes out there.


1.First is the Lee Stafford Hot Shot 4 Blondes Shampoo Treatment. This product isn't the standard blonde shampoo it's actually a treatment. The packet contains 3 'Hot Shots' which you use over time depending on how ashy you want your hair to look. I used to use these when my hair was almost all bleach blonde and I dyed it purple or pink afterwards. They are a high strength product which is why the packaging says to only leave them on for 2 mins. Would I advice this? No with all toners I think you need to leave them on for at least 5 mins to get a result but it's trial and correction. You need to test how your hair will take on toners and it will take a couple of times to get a good idea on how your hair works. Also I'd just like to say that toners are the weakest form of dye so if you do go a little overboard and end up with a purple tint to your hair this will wash out in less than a week. Now this product is a true purple and will give you a true purple tint if you like. It turns brassy blonde hair to white shades. The product also has a warming sensation which can make your head feel a little itchy but I guess that's just how it works. The only downside about this product is that it costs £7.49 at Boots which I think is a little overpriced for such a tiny amount.



2. Secondly I'd like to talk about everyone's favorite Touch of Silver Silver Shine Shampoo Weekly Treatment - bit of a mouthful. Everyone knows that this toner works. It does what it days. For those who don't know this toner has a bluey undertone although it comes out silver. I'd recommend you to start off with a small about for a short amount of time say 5 mins and build up gradually that way you'll be able to see how your hair reacts. This toner really does banish brassiness and it always makes my hair feel so sleek, smooth and shiny. I wouldn't recommend you use this more than 3 times a week as it does start to make the scalp feel a little itchy - trust me I know. But with a price tag of around £3 you can't go wrong. I'd really recommend this toner to first time blondes or anyone with ombre hair!




3. Thirdly is my current favorite - Daddy-O toner from Lush. Now this isn't because it works any better than previously mentioned products it's actually because this product has more of a red - purple/ pink undertone compared to the Touch of Silver. I'm preferring this undertone at the moment because it helps me match my hair to my recently purchased Foxy Locks extensions in Latte. The smell of this product is amazing and fresh and even when my boyfriend and sister have used it on their brown hair it's made their hair look a lot more shiny and healthy. The only thing you need to be cautious about is the strength of this product, you only need a tiny bit. Also do not use this product on extensions it tends to turn them pink over time. Price differs depending on how much you would like to buy but I'd recommend the 250g bottle for £10.75 sure it's a little pricey but a little goes a long way. I wouldn't recommend the large bottle unless you're maintaining pink or purple dyed hair as Lush products tend to expire sooner than other products on the high street as they consist of more natural ingredients.



I hope this has been helpful!
Emma x

Wednesday 4 June 2014

Summer Shoes!

Today's post is on four pairs of shoes I've picked up in the past couple of weeks looking forward to summer and holidays. 

This first pair is from New Look they're a smart casual sandal which I think can be dressed up or down. They have the 'slider' feel to them which have become really popular recently in shops such as Topshop. I love the chunky white straps which are so comfy and stable. They were £15.99.



The second pair is from Primark for around £6. I love the ethnic beading and for Primark they're pretty well made. The colours are beautiful especially in the sun and neutral so they'll go with a lot of my outfits and bags!



This third pair are also from Primark and they're Jelly shoes! Never did I ever think I'd be wearing another pair of Jelly shoes but when I tried them on they're so comfy and they were only £4. I don't think I'll be wearing them down the street anytime soon because I really couldn't pull that off but I think they'll be great for going in the sea on holiday and on the beach. They're so sparkly, gold and tacky I love them! 



The last pair are from Accessorize and they're brilliant. I call them my Tangled sandals because of the gold flowery braiding and cute little embellishments. They are £15 online but I'm sure they cost more they might have been reduced though. The soles feel a little flimsy but hopefully they'll last. Also I had to size up. I'm a size 6 but the size 5-6 were too small so I had to change them for size 6.5-8 which surprisingly fit so well.They're super girly and cute. 



Hope this has been useful for all you shoe shoppers! 
Emma x