Sunday 24 November 2013

Party Eyes: Large Glitter Look



As it's the festive season I thought I'd try out a fun but not too OTT look. Also, it's really the easiest look EVER to achieve.

Basically, get some sequins or glitter... large ones. Heart shaped ones would look cute as well. I use a bit f clear brow gel to place them under my eyes (I tried surgical glue before but it irritated my skin).

Depening on your face shape, place the sequins above or below your eyes. My forehead is quite small so I place my sequins under the eye. Just randomly, you don't want it to look contrived. The rest of your makeup is up to you. I chose a pale lip, but 'hey', go wild with a bold lipstick - I'm not one for rules.

Et, voila. Glittery party eyes. XX


Sunday 20 October 2013

Acne & Me...


 Me, today. Acne free. I actually have NO pictures of me with spots as I refused to have my photo taken for a year!

Until you have bad skin, you don’t realise how important having good skin is. I’ve had fat days, (really) bad hair days and countless fashion mishaps over the years but until I developed adult acne nothing really bothered me about my appearance.

The odd spot is horrible but can be dealt with, but having spots and boils on my face every day knocked my confidence like nothing else. To make matters worse I found out (through having the allergic reaction of allergic reactions) that I am allergic to the active ingredient in all spot creams. Typical.

Something had to be done, and I urge anyone who suffers with bad skin not to beat yourself up about it but to go and see your GP as soon as possible. I had tried cutting out sugar, dairy, exercising more, exercising less but nothing helped – when I told my GP about this he busted a common myth. Acne has little or no relation to your diet; it’s often to do with bacterial or hormonal imbalances that can only be treated with medicines.

I was put on a course of antibiotics for a few months which, thankfully, cleared up my skin a treat! Sadly, because of my dark skin I was left with scarring which can be as bad as the spots themselves so my doctor recommended having a Salicylic peel or Microdermabrasion.

I went to a clinic called Sk;n where they offer lots of different Acne treatments. After a really thorough consultation I was recommended laser treatment for acne, which scared me at first but the process is really gentle on skin; and as it uses no chemicals, it’s brilliant for people with sensitive skin or allergies (like me). After a couple of treatments my scarring was almost invisible; I would definitely recommend seeing a skin specialist and not suffering alone – people need to see their skin as not a cosmetic thing, but as a health factor and seek professional help for any problems.


Has anyone else suffered with Acne? What kind of treatments have you used?

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Sunday 6 October 2013

#Review Guerlain Perfumed Shimmer Powder

Guerlain Perfumed Shimmer Powder  -  c/o Harrods 

I love me a bit of shimmer as regular readers will know (or just those who have seen me liberally dosed in glitter and all thing sparkly) so this product is great for me as it gives a little bit more of an upmarket sheen.
The bottle is a beautiful 1920's-inspired black number with a traditional fabric atomiser and it looks fabulous on my dressing table.
The scent is an updated version by Guerlain's iconic Liu, which sadly they don't make any more, and features roses, vanilla and woody notes for a deliciously seductive scent that smells as good as it looks. 
This would be a great gift as it's a little bit decadent but lovely nonetheless. 

Saturday 14 September 2013

Blue Eyes at Marc by Marc Jacobs

I just love this fresh SS14 look as seen on the models on the Marc by Marc Jacobs runway. This look is best worn with minimal lips and hair with natural movement.

Are you bold enough to try blue?

Read my Marc by Marc Jacobs show review here.

Tuesday 10 September 2013

#Review Rodial 5 Minute Facial


I have a confession to make- I'm a/ obviously a 12 year old girl and b/ addicted to those 99p face masks (see point a/ as to why).

In my head, I am well aware they are not helping my complexion one iota- but I love the routine of slipping into a bubble bath, lighting a candle and putting on a face mask.

So when this Rodial face mask popped through my letterbox I was overjoyed- 'hurrah, at last a grown up's face mask'....

Thursday 5 September 2013

Beauty Mantra

Like my Mum always says: when you're happy on the inside, you'll look good on the outside.

I often find, when I'm in a bit of a slump, I look like crap. Which in turn makes me feel worse. Don't beat yourself up about your looks or compare yourself to anyone else. Just try and look the best for YOU. Eat healthily, indulge sometimes, exercise and laugh. 

If you have an inner sparkle; you'll sparkle on the outside as well!

Tuesday 3 September 2013

25 BEAUTY Facts About Me


1/ I have moisturised my whole life- I thought everyone did. My mum always used to slather us kids in  moisturiser after baths! Good habits.

2/ I always use factor 50 in the summer. I'm trying to find a good SPF cream to use during winter. I will not get wrinkles.

3/ I used to suffer from adult acne- it was so horrible and really knocked my confidence. Luckily a trip to the doctor, a few months and some antibiotics sorted it out. I still get a bit paranoid though.


4/ I like the colour of my skin- although it changes quite dramatically. I tan soooo much during summer but in winter I'm relatively pale. That's why I don't wear foundation. I never know what colour my face will be!

5/ I'm allergic to the active ingredient in pretty much all spot creams so when I do get a spot I have to just grin and bare it! Tea tree oil can help though.

6/ I hate my teeth- my wisdom teeth have made them all wonky in the past couple of years... I'm livid! They used to be pretty nice. I also hate my nose- but like piercing it!

7/ My favourite part of me- or one of them- is my hair. It's quite shiny and very long and soft. It can go a bit mental sometimes but that can be fun. It's naturally wavy but easy to straighten or wear curly.

8/ E45 is my favourite moisturiser- it's a bit greasy but you know it does the job. It's also gentle on my sensitive skin.

9/ My skin is so irritable. I've had countless allergic reactions- some so bad I've not been able to open my eyes. I seek out natural products.

10/ My number one hair tip is to not wash it that often and to avoid blowdrying and straightening. My hair is in a scruffy topknot 99% of the time.

11/ Invest in good bobbles too- not ones with metal clips they tear your hair!

 12/ I have two beauty spots (or freckles depending on your point of view) on my face. One above my lip and one above my eye.

13/ My desert island beauty product? An eyebrow pencil. I have no eyebrows. Not due to over plucking- I was literally born with no eyebrows. Nightmare.

14/ My eyebrow pencil of choice- Rimmel. Cheap as chips and the best I've tried. And I've tried a lot.

15/ I love Bobbi Brown gel liner and have been using it for about 6 or 7 years. It really is the best eyeliner on the market.

16/ I always try to take off my makeup before bed- sometimes I fail- I don't wear THAT much day-to-day so if i do the results aren't that bad.

17/ I wear WAY less makeup now than I did a couple of years ago. Coming to London from the North was a culture shock. Londoners wear way less makeup. They're about good skin and looking effortless. It was an adjustment...

18/ ...especially letting go of my beloved false lashes. There was a point in my life when wore them almost every day and I certainly I wouldn't go partying without them on! Heaven forbid. Now I can even go OUT out with minimal make up and no lashes.

19/ The other day I went OUT out with my hair in a scruffy topknot. That was a first and I felt fine.
 20/ My mum and dad are 52 and 50 respectively and neither have any wrinkles at all so hopefully genetics will prevail and I'll have good skin as I age!

21/ Although I love my hair- it is so fine! So I'm quite conscious about it snapping. I swear every time someone hugs me they rip out strands of my hair. Oh, and I don't do anything chemically to it!

22/ My favourite makeup brand is MAC because most of their stuff is unperfumed and their lipsticks and eyeshadows are so highly pigmented.

23/ My all time fave lipstick is MAC Ruby Woo- which is a perfect red shade. It looks great on olive and asian skin as it's the right balance of orange and blue.

24/ I use argan oil on my face body and hair as it has antibacterial qualities and leaves everything soft. No wonder Moroccan women look so beautiful!

25/ My number one beauty tip? You are what you eat. Drink lots of water, eat loads of fruit and veg and nuts and fish... all that good stuff. I'm a sweetie addict and whenever I binge on junk my skin regrets it.

So that's it- I hope my 25 beauty facts were interesting!  Sheree XX

Monday 2 September 2013

#Review Le Volume De Chanel Mascara

Mascara: Chanel @ Selfridges

I was sent this as a free sample but it is my new favourite mascara. Everytime I wear it someone compliments me on how long my eyelashes are!

It's pretty amazing, and the first mascara by Chanel I've used. The brush looks quite generic but picks up a lot of mascara and is bristly enough to lift and coat each lash.

The formula feels really light but just one coat adds loads of volume- as well as mega length.

I'm a convert. Have you tried this mascara?





Friday 2 August 2013

#bbloggers Review: Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink Punch


To start off, an FYI, being new these Babylips lipbalms by Maybelline are now on offer in Superdrug for a very purse friendly £2.99. So get in there!

I bought this, as opposed to my usual Cherry Chapstick due to the fact that it's SPF 20 and I'm a bit obsessed with sun-protection at the moment as I accidentally got burnt a few weeks back for the first time and it ain't nice- not to mention ageing!

The formula of this is really light and silky and leaves your lips feeling super hydrated, but not sticky. Apparently the formula offers 8-hour hydration, but I'm a bit dubious about claims like that. Who only applies balm every 8 hours?!

I got Pink Punch which has a lovely fruity scent (not sure which fruit) and give lips a subtle pink tone which is perfect for a fresh-faced look.

Overall, this is a pretty good lip balm. I could be tempted to switch from my beloved Lipsmackers and Chapsticks as the formula is really different- really smooth.

Have you tried Babylips yet?

Friday 26 July 2013

Beauty Storage


Here is a peek at my very unsophisticated beauty storage- vintage pots for brushes, Diptique pots (of course) and some battered old IKEA drawers for all the rest. What do you think? How do you store your beauty products?



Wednesday 24 July 2013

#bbloggers Review: Illamasqua Illumine Oil

Illumine Oil- Illamasqua

This was a gift from my best friend Ash who knows that come summer, I love to shimmer. In my head I have that J.Lo 'glow' and look just like I'm in a music video. In reality, I probably just look like me but shinier.

This oil goes on really easily and absorbs almost instantly leaving a subtle shimmer. It's not a glittery oil, which can be a bit tacky, but it gives your skin a luminescence which is very sexy.

I use on my legs and shoulders. It smells great too- a bit like Hawaiian Tropic, one of my fave smells ever.

They have it in a few colours including a bronzy gold which would warm up any skin tone. Surprisingly, even though I'm dark skinned- I love this shade on me.

Has anyone tried any other shimmer body oils?


Monday 22 July 2013

#bbloggers Review: Touche Eclat


If you haven't heard of YSL's legendary Touche Eclat by now then, well, where have you been hiding for the last decade? 

I used to nick my (Danish) Mum's, which actually worked pretty well on my skin tone... if a little, teeny bit white for me! 

YSL now have a range of colours to suit all skin tones- I use 2 which is great for medium and asian skin tones as it's a bit yellow-y. I use this under my eyes and on the bridge of my nose when I need to look refreshed, which can be quite often these days. 

It's great as it's not a concealer, but a 'light reflector' so doesn't look heavy on the skin. 
It's a beauty must-have!

Is this one of your make-up bag essentials too?



Here it is in action... XX

Sunday 21 July 2013

#bbloggers Thrifty Beauty


Insanely trampy or cleverly thrifty? You tell me. I happened upon this trick a few weeks back when my perfume bottles and bank balance ran dry at the exact same time. 

So, rather than go into debt replacing my Ange au Demon, I set to work snipping away at the huge pile of magazines I have- and look at the haul!

Not just perfume either- loads of beauty products.

So I've put them all in a little case I can dip-into whenever. These mini samples are also great for nights out or holidays!

I hope you like my thrifty tip- and first proper post! Let me know in the comments... or if you have any frugal tips of your own.


Sheree XX