Review: Lush Lip Scrub

Hey guys! I bought the Lip Scrub in Sweet Lips a while back, and I thought it would be perfect to do a review on, especially with all this cold weather we're having - there's nothing like snow and rain to make lips dry and chapped. So, let's get started.

There are 3 different scrubs, but I chose Sweet Lips because it smelt of chocolate and was just so sweet! I've had this for ages now and I use it once a week, or if I'm going out and want to buff my lips. I also use a bit just if my lips feel rough or if there's dry skin on my lips. I have loads left, so I'd say it is definitely good value for money (I think it was about £5) and it will last forever because you don't need too much.

The scrub is super easy to use; you just take a little bit on your finger and rub it onto your lips. Massage it in for a few seconds so that the scrub has the chance to do its stuff and then you can either lick it off or wipe off. It tastes sweet like sugar and smells like chocolate, and is actually really good at getting rid of dead skin and dry, rough, flaky patches.

I would definitely recommend this - it's very good value for money, lasts for ages and actually works. Plus, it smells gorgeous and not just weird or strong. There is a bubblegum flavour scrub, and another one too - maybe after this has finished I'll try out one of the others.

So that's it for today guys. Leave a comment saying if you've tried this and your thoughts and, as ever, any post ideas are welcome. See you soon!

Alicia xoxox

Library with Superdrug/Kindle Haul

Hey guys! I'm so sorry I didn't post on Friday, but it's been a busy week at college and I've been flat out all week. So I will try and post every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, but if I can't I will try my very best to post 3 times a week. Alrighty then...on with the show!
Ok, so today's post is a haul (yippeee - shopping!). I know library books aren't actually bought, but I love reading and haven't been to the library in ages so I thought I'd show you what I got. I've also got some stuff I actually did buy this week.

Let's start with the library books. First up is A Midsummer Tights Dream by Louise Rennison. This is the second in the series, starting with Withering Tights, and follows Talullah (if I've spelt that right) at a performing arts school in Yorkshire. Although I enjoyed the first book, it's been a while since I've read it and I was worried that I wouldn't remember it enough to enjoy this one. I was wrong. I loved the second book, and I can't wait for the third! And let me just say...Cain Hinchcliff: oh my satin pajamas!

Next is the book that I've just started - Primeval: Extinction Event by Dan Abnett. I love Primeval (Captain Becker anyone?) but I haven't read any of the books apart from this one. I have only just started so, unlike the one above, I don't know if I'll like this, but it does look promising so far.

The laast book from the library is The Wag's Diary by Alison Kervin. I haven't started this yet, but it sounds quite funny. I'm not entirely sure if this is a true account or just a fictional novel, so if anyone knows please comment on this post. Either way, I think that this sounds like it could be funny, so I'm looking forward to starting it.

 The first thing I bought was from Superdrug, and it's MUA Mystical Glitter Nail Polish in Mermaid. This looks like a lovely, vibrant blue, and I'm looking forward to using this. Superdrug was having a sale on MUA nail products, with 2 for £2 (or something like that), so that's where I got this, and the product below.

This next product is the MUA Nail Constellation in Pisces. I've never tried anything like this before so I'm quite excited. I think I'll try it on accent nails first to see if I can make it look good - if anyone's tried it please let me know how it went in the comments. Also, my star sign is Pisces so I went for this one - I love that the different colours are all a zodiac sign.

 Finally, the Kindle books I bought. The pictures are all from amazon because you couldn't see the words on my actual Kindle. First is How to Memorise Anything by Dante Petrilla. I haven't read it, but it had some good reviews so I decided to try it. I can't remember how much it was, but none of them were too expensive (I think it was under £15 for all three).

Next is The Memory Palace by Lewis Smile (seeing the theme here?). I'm hoping these books will help me hone my memory in time for my AS Level exams in May and June.

Last but not least it's You Can Have an Amazing Memory by Dominic O'Brien. Again, I'm not too sure how much it was, but it wasn't very expensive at all. I'm hoping to start these books soon so I'll let you know how it goes.







So that's what I've bought in the last week or so. I've got some review ideas and other ideas for upcoming posts, and if anyone has any requests or ideas please let me know in the comments. See you next time (hopefully Wednesday)!

Alicia xoxox

Quick and Easy Natural Makeup Tutorial

Hey guys! So, I love doing different things with my makeup. But sometimes, especially when I have to get up early anyway to go to college, I find that 20 extra minutes in bed win over getting up earlier to put on makeup - and I'm sure I'm not alone! So this is just a super quick and easy makeup look that's nice and natural for school or work when you can't wear over-the-top colours and a face full of product.

First, pump 2 drops of tinted moisturiser onto your middle finger. Of course, if you prefer full coverage, this tutorial doesn't provide that, but it does give a light, fresh faced look. Smooth the tinted moisturiser over your whole face, and blend down the neck too.

Next, dab concealer onto any blemishes and blend into the skin. Because we're using tinted moisturiser and not full coverage foundation, it's even more important to match your concealer as closely as possible to your skin. This is Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection (sorry, the name's rubbed off the packaging a bit).



Now, I use the black side of this brush to sweep my eyebrows into a neat arch. I then use clear mascara (a gift that I never used on my lashes) to fix them in place.

I wear eyeliner nearly everyday but, in keeping with the natural look of this tutorial, I used brown liner for this look. Of course, if you don't wear eyeliner for an everyday look, or if you're really pushed for time, you can just skip this step.

When your eyeliner is dry, gently curl your lashes (I sometimes skip the curling, especially if I've done a full eye makeup look, as I spend so long putting eyeshadow and liner on that I don't want to risk it rubbing off or smudging onto the curlers). Then apply a coat of mascara to both the top and bottom lashes. The mascara used here is AVON Super Extend in Black.

Once the mascara has dried, I use a fluffy powder/face brush to apply powder. This is Natural Collection powder in Natural Translucent - it doesn't provide much coverage but, when coupled with the moisturiser, it does give a bit of coverage while also keeping the look very minimal and natural. Make sure you blend out the powder, and always tap any excess off the brush back into the pot to avaid looking cakey. Then sweep a thin layer of a setting powder over you T-zone and any other oil-prone areas.

Finally, apply a coat of lipgloss. I really like this AVON plump pout lipgloss in Luscious Mauve - you can feel the tingly sensation which tells you it's plumping you up! This is quite sheer, but that's perfect for this look. If you wanted a stronger lip, you could always apply this over a lipstick or lip stain. If you have time, you can apply another coat of mascara to your top lashes to really make them stand out.

And there you have it! The finished look is a nice, natural look that's incredibly quick to complete. You can always skip a step or use foundation instead of the moisturiser if you want, but I hope you enjoyed this fresh faced, minimalistic tutorial. Leave a comment if you try it out and tell me what you think! See you soon.

Alicia xoxox

March Magazines

Hey guys! I don't buy magazines on a regular basis - especially the ones that are £3 and more! But sometimes they bring the prices down, or I find some spare cash, and I'm able to treat myself to one (or, more likely, my mother takes pity on me and buys me one). This month, I was able to get 2! Now, I realise this may not be the most interesting post, but I find it really interesting to know what magazines other people are reading, and get inspiration from them, and I hope you enjoy them too. I took the pictures on my webcam, and so they're of the magazines I bought myself. I don't intend to break any copyright laws.



Sorry that the quality's not as good as maybe some of my other pictures. I usually use my phone or camera to take the pictures, but these were done by webcam and so are a bit worse quality. I really enjoy taking inspiration from what other people read, and I hope you do too! This Wednesday I think I'll do a makeup tutorial so stay tuned for that and leave a comment on what magazines you read! See you soon.

 

Alicia xoxox



The Importance of...Revision

Hey guys! So this blog is going to be mostly beauty and fashion based. However, I'm also going to do occasional little musings and thoughts on life and other issues. Today's topic is going to be revision.

Now, I know you're all thinking, "Right, she's going to sound just like all my teachers", but I promise I'll try not to. I'm not doing this to preach or lecture any of you - these are my thoughts on this subject (usually thought up when I'm at college and actually supposed to be doing work). So without further ado, let's jump into our first life issue.

We all know that we should revise - our teachers and parents remind us often enough. But let's face it, most of us will always be able to find something more important to do (and then, of course, it turns out this 'more important' thing isn't actually more important). I'm not going to lie. When I was at high school (Years 10 and 11, or when I was aged 15 and 16) I generally didn't revise for class tests too much. For my language vocabulary tests (which, unfortunately I had twice a week - once for German and once for French), I usually spent half an hour before the class in the morning going through the vocab. I'd be able to remember most of it for the test, got good marks and then promptly forgot it as soon as I was out of the classroom. This method of revision served me well in most other subjects too. Of course, you shouldn't actually do this (and at the risk of sounding hypocritical, I highly suggest you don't), but I could always find the weirdest, most ridiculous reasons for putting off revision. And this, my friends, is not the best way to go about things.

For my GCSEs, I did actually do some work. I started revision at home about a month before the exams. Now, for me this was very early, but it's actually quite late. If you think about it, it's only four weeks. Not including weekends (when I generally went out with friends or watched TV instead), it's only 20 days of revision. Think about 2 hours a day on average and it's really not a lot. I got good grades in my exams, and I was really pleased. Who knows, maybe if I'd started revising 3 months before the exams I might have done better, but I was incredibly happy with what I got. And when I started college last September, I was determined to work harder and get good grades again.

To my credit, for the first month of college I stuck to this promise. I revised all of the work we did after lessons and I did it enthusiastically (what?!? Can this be true?). But, like always, after a few weeks I began to find better things to do. Now don't get me wrong, I want to succeed. I'm thinking of a career either in Law (City Lawyer) or Psychology (possibly a Clinical, Educational or Forensic Psychologist), and I want to get into a good university. All of the ones I'm looking at are part of the Russell Group of universities (basically, Britain's answer to America's Ivy League) and therefore in order to get in, I need to be better than the other candidates. I need amazing grades. We did mock exams a few weeks ago, and my results were a shocking reminder that, actually, AS Levels are harder than GCSEs and so I need to work harder than I ever have before.

Like I said, I'm not trying to preach like a teacher or parent. I'm merely stating the facts that I've noticed and now understand. No matter how interesting the hot new TV series looks, no matter how important my emails are, no matter how desperate I am to finish the chapter in my book, I have to push myself to revise instead. My real exams are in May, which is just 3 months away. I used to wonder what GCSE grades I would have got had I started revising 3 months before the exams rather than just 1 - let's see what AS Levels I can get instead.

So, I hope you enjoyed my musings. It probably  won't be a regular feature, but when I have a topic I think is important, or that I've been thinking a lot about, chances are some of you may be wondering about something similar too. And even if you're not, maybe I've just given you a little something to think about during the advert breaks on Channel 5. See you soon!

Alicia xoxox

Haul! Wilkinson's and Superdrug plus RED NOSE DAY!

Hey guys! So, I finished college early today so I thought I'd have a wander into town before I had to get to Oxfam (I volunteer for a few hours on Wednesdays). I went to Wilko's (like a discount shop for anyone who doesn't know - you can get the same sort of stuff as from places like Boots and Superdrug but it's a bit cheaper) and Superdrug. Hope you enjoy!

 

First up, I bought Veet Suprem Essence Hair Removal Cream. This was £6 from Wilko's, but you can get it from pretty much anywhere. I think we can all guess what it does, right?

 

 

Second, also from Wilko's, I bought Olay Smoothing Face Scrub. This was only £2.49, which surprised me because I didn't think Olay was such a cheap brand. Although it is a scrub, it's said to be gentle enough to use everyday; I may do a review of this when I've used it a few times.

 

 

Lastly from Wilko's I bought a Charlie Chic Bodyspray. I didn't intend to buy anything like this, but they were having a promotion and it was just £1 so I bought it to go in my college bag.

 

 

 

 

Next, I went to Superdrug. I bought these Nourishing Nail Polish Remover Pads for only 99p - total bargain! I've always used pads but I'm thinking of trying the liquid remover. If anyone knows of a good brand let me know and I'll try it out!

 

 



 The last thing I bought from Superdrug was Sally Hansen Maximum Growth Daily Nail Treatment. You just put a thin coat on bare nails each day, and it delivers 'visible results in 1 week'. I believe this was £4.98, and I'll definitely do a review of this in a few weeks and let you know if it works!

 

 

This is my favourite purchase today. It's a diNOSEaur! It's for Red Nose Day, and it's so cute!!! It was £1 from Oxfam and I just couldn't resist his little face.

 

 



 

Finally, I bought a book (of course) from Oxfam. This was only £1.29, and it's The Sunflower Forest by Torey Hayden. Hayden is known for her books documenting her experiences with the children she works with as an Educational Psychologist and Special Needs Teacher. I love those sorts of books (I'm actually debating between doing a Law degree and becoming a City Lawyer, or doing a Psychology degree and becoming a Clinical Psychologist, possibly specialising in Children or Forensics), and although this is a fiction novel and not one of her non-fiction books, I just couldn't resist. Expect a book review when I finish it!

 

So that's basically what I did today - shopped! Hope you enjoyed the haul and let me know if you've tried any of the products or read the book. See you soon!

 

Alicia xoxox

Film Review: Les Misérables

Hey guys!
So, I know it’s been out for a few weeks now, but I saw Les Misérables yesterday with a friend. Oh My Word. I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much at a film – and I cry at EVERY film I’ve ever seen, not to mention a fair few books and TV programs (I wish I were exaggerating – trust me, I’m not). I’ve been meaning to read the book for a while now, but it’s very long and so I’ve been putting it off until my college coursework deadlines are out of the way. However, let’s just say that after watching the film, I can’t wait to read the book.

Les Misérables is about a man (Jean Valjean) who steals some bread and is sentenced to a period of hard labour – basically, he is made a ‘slave of the law’. When he is finally released, he is supposed to be on parole for the rest of his life, but he breaks this parole. I don’t want to give too much away for those who still want to see it, but the story is basically about Jean Valjean and the policeman (Javert) who is hunting him down to make him pay for breaking parole.

Usually with films, there is one single point where I just HAVE to cry. It doesn’t have to be at the end, or even a particularly sad bit (I’m notorious for crying at happy parts as well), but once that bit is out of the way, I’m totally fine. Well…not this time! Les Mis (as I shall affectionately refer to it as from now) is the sort of film where there’s a really sad bit and so you cry. And after the really sad bit everything’s okay. Then, just as you’ve put your tissue away, along comes another really sad bit for you to wail at. Then, everything’s okay again but, just as you think you’re safe…yep! You guessed it – sad bit comes back again. Let me just say, I LOVED THIS!

I’m not just being unreasonably emotional like I normally am with films either. My friend (whom I watched it with) NEVER cries at films unless an animal is dying. There were no animal deaths in Les Mis, and yet she cried even more than I did. Maybe they put something in the popcorn. I hope we’re not alone; how anyone can watch this film and NOT cry is beyond me.

Now, of course Les Mis is a musical and, as a musical, you would expect it to have singing. I loved the songs in Les Mis (Do you Hear the People Sing is now one of my favourites). When I got home from the cinema, I actually spent about an hour listening to the soundtrack on YouTube and reliving my emotions again (read as: cried a whole load more). Some people have remarked that the actual singing in the film (i.e. the actors’ ability to sing) is not the greatest and, I have to agree. However, this is probably because they are ACTORS. For them, the acting of their parts comes first. In the stage versions of Les Mis, the actors are trained in musical theatre and not just acting like Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman and the rest. And so, keeping this in mind, I think they did an amazing job!

Moving on to the actual characters in Les Mis then. Primarily, Les Mis is the story of Valjean and Javert, with Fantine, Cosette and the rest being (albeit very important) merely characters in the supporting plot. The characters are all played beautifully throughout the film, and I genuinely rooted for them. I know Cosette’s supposed to be my favourite, but I honestly prefer Éponine. I nearly always do this – I prefer the secondary characters because it isn’t their story that’s being told and so I find them a whole lot more interesting. Éponine is one of my favourite characters without a doubt. How Marius didn’t see just how much she loved him will always be a mystery to me, and On My Own was beautifully done. The emotions of Éponine’s character were flawlessly portrayed, and I loved every minute of her time in the film. Samantha Barks is an amazingly talented woman. Another character I loved was Gavroche – the witty, slightly annoying little street urchin. He told the story of France before he was even born and he was so brave and adorable that I found myself waiting for his moments. All through the film I was muttering, “Please don’t die, please don’t die”. Well, to save spoilers, I’m not going to say whether or not I was in mourning as I left the cinema.

In conclusion, Les Misérables is a flawless film. I’ll definitely be getting it on DVD when it comes out, and I’ll probably get the soundtrack too! I enjoyed every moment of the film, even when I was crying, and the ending broke my heart and yet managed to lift it up at the same time. I don’t know what it is – the brilliant acting, lifelike characters, neatly tied up ending, or the fact that this actually happened. Les Misérables charts, through the revolution/rebel people (Marius, Gavroche and the rest), the journey up to the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris. Maybe that’s what makes this film, and undoubtedly the book, so different to others I watch. I sobbed my way through most of this, but I’d watch it again and again and I strongly recommend it to everyone, regardless of whether or not you’re interested in history or France. Hands down, this is the best film I’ve seen for some time.

 So that’s my full review! Sorry it’s a bit on the lengthy side, but I just had so much I had to say for Les Misérables. Let me know in the comments if you plan to watch it/have watched it and what you think. By the way, I'm sorry the writing's a bit dodgy on this. It all seems to be different fonts and sizes and I'm not sure what happened or how to fix it. Hope you can still read it all okay though. See you soon!

xoxox

Outfit Idea: Snug and Stylish

Hey guys! So today I thought I'd do a little outfit idea. All these items come from high street stores, so it's all affordable, and they are all available NOW! Let's see what's around to keep us snug and stylish on these freezing winter days.

These Floral Print Leggings are the main focal point of the outfit. They are a black, white and grey colour combination, and are warm and comfy as well as super cute. And for only £7.25 you really can't go wrong!

http://www.forever21.com/UK/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=btms_leggings&ProductID=2045278278&VariantID=

Such patterned leggings need a simple, but nevertheless stunning, dress. And what better choice than the classic LBD? This Sleeveless Peplum Dress is gorgeous and simple, and the peplum skirt will smooth your silhouette and disguise any little lumps and bumps. And it's only £25.00 - bargain!

http://www.republic.co.uk/women/dresses/miso-sleeveless-peplum-dress-25717/






What outfit is complete without some killer shoes? These Black Studded Ankle Boots have a midi-heel to give you a bit more height - but are still comfy enough to be worn all day everyday without pain. The plain black colour goes perfectly with the outfit, but the silver studding adds some glamour and interest. These little beauties are £27.99.

http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/boots/black-stud-deco-heeled-ankle-boots_268376301

And last but not least, every outfit needs a little jewellery. This beautiful Tribal Triangle Necklace is bold and intricate enough to stand out from the outfit, but it's not too much - out simply, this necklace would look good day or night. It adds some colour and detail to the plain black dress, but isn't too overwhelming. It's £5.65 - an amazing deal for an accessory to go with practically everything.

http://www.forever21.com/UK/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_necklace&ProductID=1000050102&VariantID=




So there we go - a complete outfit, with pieces that would go with pretty much anything in you're wardrobe. I love these boots (I have to confess, shoes and makeup are my main downfalls in life), and the outfit just looks so polished - it's perfect for college, or going to the cinema with friends. Team with a leather jacket or coat and scarf and keep yourself protected from the elements while also looking super cute. Let me know if you like it! See you soon,

Alicia xoxox



What I'm Reading

I generally can only read 2 books at a time, but I ended up with 4 on the go after I sort of forgot about one. So...here's my current reading list. Hope you enjoy!

 

The first book is also the newest I've started. It's the April Grove omnibus by Lilian Harry. This book is MASSIVE - holding it for too long gives me arm ache! But there are three stories so it makes it worthwhile. I've only read a few chapters so far, but it seems good. The book is set during WW2 and, while the stories are fiction, the writer has obviously researched the setting well. It's informative as well as enjoyable, and I can't wait for the weekend so I can get stuck in!

 

Cyanide in my Shoe by Josephine Butler is really interesting. It's a memoir type book of the life of Butler, or 'Jay Bee' - the only woman in Churchill's Secret Circle. Put simply, it's the true story of one of the most amazing spies in history. And the book totally highlights this! I'm about halfway through and I can't put it down. The book is amazingly interesting, and I find it even better knowing it is a true story and not just a work of fiction. I highly recommend this to all you guys.

 

 



This is 4 books in one. Breakfast at Tiffany's is the first story in this Truman Capote collection, and is the only one I've read. I adored Breakfast at Tiffany's! It was one of the most gorgeous and amazing love stories I've ever read, and I'd recommend it to anyone. If the other 3 books are as good as the first, then I can't wait to finish the rest of this book - and then be sorry that it ended so quickly!

 

I have this book on Kindle, and so this image is from Google Images. Broadmoor Revealed: Victorian Crime and the Lunatic Asylum by Mark Stevens is a factual non-fiction book about, well, Broadmoor Asylum. I usually don't like non-fiction, and don't read a lot of non-fiction unless it's for college, but accounts of prisons or criminals and things like that have always interested me (yeah, I'm weird I know). I haven't actually started this book yet, but I'm looking forward to reading it, and I'll let you know what I think of it.

 

So that's what I'm currently reading. I love reading and any suggestions of books you've enjoyed are greatly appreciated. Let me know if you've read any of these, or if you're planning on doing so. See you soon!

 

Alicia xoxox

Review: Batiste 'Blush' Dry Shampoo

Hey guys! I've used this dry shampoo for almost a year now, and I've gone through 3 bottles (cans?) of the stuff. Originally, I wanted to try the Lush dry shampoo but this was cheaper so I thought I'd better try it first. 

 

How it Works: You simply shake the canister, and spray a little onto the roots of your hair. Massage it into your scalp, leave for a few minutes and then brush out. It's really easy to use, and it comes in a variety of different scents (I picked this one at first because the canister is pink and loved the smell so much I repurchased). You can even buy 'blonde', 'brunette' or 'red' dry shampoo, presumably for those colours of hair. The powder is white (in this one, at least).

Value for Money: Batiste is £4.99 or £2.99 (depending on the size of the canister) from Boots. However, I buy mine for £1.29 (or something like that) from B&M, and it's basically the size of the smaller Boots canister, maybe a little less. I would say that it is good value for money, but if it's your first time trying it, maybe go for the smaller canister to see if you actually like it.

Verdict: Batiste dry shampoo is actually quite good. With college and other commitments, I usually only have time to wash my hair very other day. However, I don't use Batiste everyday I don't wash it. Sometimes my hair looks okay, especially if I put my hair up into a bun or ponytail. But sometimes my hair just  doesn't want to play ball, and that's when I use Batiste, or risk looking like a deep sea oil spill! Batiste is generally very good at keeping my hair looking fresh and non-greasy. The 'Blush' one smells lovely (I can't speak for any others). The only thing I don't like is that, sometimes, there is still a bit of white powder in my hair after I've brushed it through. Of course, as my hair is dark, it's more noticeable than if I were fair, and I have to strategically place bits of hair to cover this. I don't know if the 'brunette' Batiste rectifies this problem - maybe I'll try it and let you know if it's any different. I also don't know how this product compares with more high end stuff, like the Lush or other, more 'professional' haircare brands. But I can say that Batiste is a good enough product for when hair is just slightly greasy (it's not so good for REALLY greasy hair), it's good value for money and it smells nice and fresh.

I'm going to give this product 4/5 stars, and maybe next time I go to Boots, I'll try the 'brunette' one and see if that helps the white powder problem. But definitely try it out, and let me know how you get on. See you soon!

Alicia xoxox

Miss Selfridge and New Look Haul

Hey guys! So, I did a spot of shopping yesterday and I thought I'd show you what I bought.

Ok, for some reason, this picture isn't the right way up. Being new to this, I'm not sure how to rotate it, so if anyone knows please tell me and I'll correct it. Anyway, this is my New Look top. I actually went in after seeing two tops in the window that I really liked, but I couldn't find them so I came away equally pleased with this one instead. I just think it's really cute, and quite girly in the colour but not overly pink. It was £12.99 which I thought was quite good, considering I got 10% student discount as well.

 

These jeans were from Miss Selfridge. They were the only thing I set out to buy, purely because you can never have enough jeans. They're just a normal blue colour, but in real life they are actually different to 'normal' jeans in the texture and look. They were £38 and I got 20% student discount because the shop had just reopened. I sure know how to pick shopping days :).

 

 



Isn't this packaging just so cute?!? These tissues were £1 from Miss Selfridge and they have 10 in them. I literally bought these for the cute little hippy caravan - I actually have no intention of using them! Kinda defeats the objective of tissues but oh well...

 

 

And finally...*drum roll*...we have my freebies! As I mentioned above, Miss Selfridge had just reopened the shop, and they gave their first 100 customers a free goodie bag! I got (from the top, clockwise): Eyelure Natural Texture eyelashes; Bourjois Blackjack mascara; MUA Magnetic Nails nail polish in Regent Street; and Bourjois Smoky Eyes eyeshadow set in Rose Vintage. I haven't used anything yet, but I'll be sure to let you guys know how it goes.

So that's my haul! Hope you enjoyed and I'll see you soon.

Alicia xoxox