NOTD

Today I am wearing No.7 Stay Perfect nail varnish in Totally Teal. I absolutely love the colour and the product itself is so easy to apply! I've had this nail varnish on for two days now and it hasn't chipped yet (touch wood!). Overall I'm really happy with this product. It's the first No.7 Nail Varnish I've used but I would definitely add more to my collection after trying this!

Have you ever tried No.7 Stay Perfect nail varnish? What were your thoughts?

With Love,

Rachel x

February Wish List

This month I don't seem to be lusting after as many things as I was last month. Here's what I am yearning for in February...

Barry M Dazzle Dusts

During a recent visit to my local Superdrug I swatched a few of the Barry M Dazzle Dusts and I really don't know why I have never looked at them before now! They are amazing! There were quite a few colours that caught my eye so I hope to add a few to my collection in the near future. They are currently 2 for £7 at Superdrug too so it would be rude not to...

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer

I have seen this concealer featured in quite a few You Tube videos and mentioned on quite a few blogs and really want to give it a try. I have been searching for a concealer to cover my under eye circles for what seems like an eternity now and still haven't managed to find one that does the job so fingers crossed this could be the one!

Bourjois Volume Fast & Perfect Revolving Mascara

I want to give this a try simply because it seems so bizarre! The reviews I have seen/read all recommend it but I think this is one of the products I would have to try for myself.

Minx Nails

I know I am waaay behind the times and I'm almost ashamed to admit it but I am yet to try Minx nail wraps! Luckily I have an appointment booked for my first Minx nails so will have a review up as soon as I have had them done.

What's on your wish list this month?

With Love,

Rachel x

Skincare & Make Up Tag

SKINCARE

-How many times do you wash your face daily?
Just once on a night at the moment but I really need to start washing it on a morning too.

-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
Combination. My T-Zone is prone to dryness but my cheeks and chin can be quite oily. Then again my cheeks can get quite dry sometimes…

-What is your current facial wash?
I currently use Clean & Clear daily and I use the No.7 Radiance Boosting Hot Cloth Cleanser 2-3 times a week.

-Do you exfoliate?
Only when I use the hot cloth cleanser.

-What brand do you use?
A mixture of all sorts really – Clean & Clear, Witch Hazel, No.7, Oil of Olay, Superdrug, Simple.

-What moisturizer do you use?
At the moment I am using Clean & Clear.

-Do you have freckles?
Just a few here and there.

-Do you use eye cream?
Not currently but I should really start!

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
I am prone to spots. I had moderately bad acne as a teenager.

-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?

Nope.

MAKE-UP

-What foundation do you use?
At the moment I am using Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid but I am looking for a replacement as I have just found out that Maybelline test their products on animals L

-How about concealer?
Currently I am using Maybelline 24hr Concealer but as above I am looking for a replacement due to Maybelline testing on animals.

-Do you know your undertone color?
Haven’t a clue!

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?
My eyelashes are quite long naturally – A lot of people ask me if I’m wearing false lashes when I’m not. I have recently bought my first set of fake eyelashes but haven’t mastered how to put them on yet!

-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?
No, I did not know that! You learn something new every day!

-What brand of mascara do you use?
No.7 Exceptional Definition.

-Sephora or MAC?
I don’t own any of these brands, nor have I ever tried any L

-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
Nope.

-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
For everyday I only use a blusher brush, an eyeshadow brush and an eyeshadow blending brush. I used to use a foundation brush but prefer to just apply my foundation with my fingers now. I am hoping to buy a full make up brush set in the near future so will probably start using more brushes once I have that/

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Nope. Sometimes I just put a bit of concealer or foundation over my eyes.

-For the face?
Only when I remember! I currently use the Witch Hazel primer.

-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
Sleek Storm and Sleek Au Natural are my favourite palettes at the moment. There is a gorgeous shimmery gold in the Au Natural palette that I use all the time. I would really like to give the Urban Decay Naked Palette a try though!

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Pencil. I can’t for the life of me apply liquid eyeliner!

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
I used to poke my eyes all the time when I first started wearing eyeliner but it’s very rare now.

-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
I don’t own any at the moment.

-Do you use mineral makeup?
I have a mineral powder foundation from Avon but haven’t given it a try yet.

-What is your favorite lipstick?
I don’t really wear lipstick.

-How about lipgloss?
I love most of the MUA lipglosses – I think they’re amazing for the price!

-What is your favorite blush to use?
At the moment it is Africa by W7 which is actually supposed to be a bronzer but I find it very pink toned so use it as a blush – In the pan it looks very similar to Two Faced Pink Leopard Bronzer.

-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
I have bought a few items.

-Do you like drugstore makeup?
Most of my make up is from drugstores.

-Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
Never heard of them :/

-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
I would love to!

-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
I can be – It depends what time of day it is! If its early morning, I have no hope!

-Name a makeup crime that you hate?
What I call ‘The Foundation Mask’ – When somebody has applied waaaay too much foundation that is far too dark for their skin and you can see the line around their face.

-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
I’m more of a neutral girl.

-Which celebrity always has great make up?
Frankie Sandford. I actually like most of The Saturday’s make up looks. I also really like Angelina Jolie’s make up – she never goes overboard.

-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
Foundation.

-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
I have done in the past, it depends where I was going.

-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
No.

-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
For eyes I love Sleek. For the face I would probably say No.7 – Their foundation just works for me J

-What do you think of Makeup??
I love make up. I wouldn’t say I’m addicted to it but I like playing around with different looks and experimenting. I feel more confident when I am wearing make up, I almost hide behind it I suppose!

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Michael Kors Dupe

I absolutely love Michael Kors rose gold watches but they are waaaay out of my price range. So, as you can imagine, I was absolutely over the moon when I spotted this little gem in Next!

Next Rose Gold Sports Watch

Its a pretty good dupe for the Michael Kors watch pictured below. Obviously it has a few differences and the Next one doesnt look as 'expensive' but I actually prefer the Next one if I'm honest and at just £22 its an absolute bargain compared to the Michael Kors one which retails at a rather hefty £199!

Michael Kors MK5128 Rose Gold Plated Watch

If you are interested in buying any of these watches you can do so by clicking on the following links -

Next Rose Gold Sports Watch

Michael Kors MK5128 Rose Gold Plated Watch

Are you lucky enough to own a Michael Kors watch? If not, have you found any good dupes?

With Love,

Rachel x