NOTD: No 7 'French Pink'

Nail of the day today is a basic pink from the No 7 stay perfect collection. I really like this colour it is more of a simple, classic colour which makes this perfect to wear at work.

Review: Avon Super Shock Gel Eyeliner

A little while ago I watched a Lisa Eldridge video where she used a lilac Chanel eyeliner. Immediately after watching it I decided I wanted a lighter coloured eyeliner to make a change from the usual black or brown.

 It just so happened that after watching the video I saw these super shock gel pencil eyeliners in the Avon catalogue.

 I purchased two of the shades, one called flash which is light pink and a silver one. The liners glide onto your eye lid and water line really easily. I was surprised at how creamy the consistency of these were, they almost look wet however they dry almost instantly.

 The colours are really nice and give your eyes a pop of colour. They also last a long time without cracking or smudging. When wearing on my lid they lasted all day, they did fade a bit from my water line but were still visible.

 I really like these eye liner pencils and think they are a fantastic addition to my makeup collection, I'm now eyeing up the aqua shade. These originally cost £6.00 but I got mine for £2.99 which is a really great price.

Have you used these before? What do you think?

My Top 3 Celebrity Perfumes

 Celebrity perfumes can be a bit hit and miss at times in terms of their actual scent and also the longevity of the scent on your skin. However, you can find amazing celebrity perfumes and the fact that they quite often cost a lot less than the more premium designer brands is an added bonus. These are my three favourite celebrity perfumes.

Britney Spears – Fantasy

Top notes: Red Lychee, Golden Quince, Exotic Kiwi

Middle notes: Cupcakes, White Chocolate Orchid, Jasmine Petals

Base notes: Creamy musk, Orris Root, Sensual Woods

This is not only one of my favourite celebrity perfumes it is one of my favourite ever perfumes. It is really sweet and has a vanilla scent to it which I’m guessing is from the cupcakes. The sweetness is muted slightly with the undertones of the musk to make a flirty, sexy scent. Due to the sweetness of this perfume I would say it is more of a younger women’s or teenagers’ perfume. It is not one that I will be wearing in my thirties but for now I love it.

 It also lasts on your skin for such a long time. I can spray it on in the morning and still smell it in the evening.

Price: 30ml from £11.49

Britney Spears – Circus Fantasy

Top notes: Raspberry, Apricot Blossom

Middle notes: Blue Peony, Water Lily, Red Sweetheart Orchid

Base notes: Vanilla Wood, Creamy Musk, Violet Candy

 This is my second perfume from Britney’s range and it was given to me as Christmas present from my brother a couple of years ago. I really like this perfume because it is sweet but light. Whereas the Fantasy perfume has quite a sexy feel around it this one is quite fresh. The fruitiness of the raspberry blends really well with the floral elements and vanilla to create a beautiful scent which is perfect for the summer months. I took this on holiday with me and now every time I smell it it reminds me of summer nights in Cyprus.

Price: 30ml from £9.99

Taylor Swift – Wonderstruck

Notes: Freesia, Green Tea, Apple Blossom, Raspberry, Dewberry

 This is the latest in my celebrity perfume collection and it is just beautiful. It smells amazing. You can really smell the berries but not in a sharp in your face sort of a way. If I was to describe this perfume in one word it would be, Romantic. This is also another light perfume yet it smells lovely. It is the perfect blend of fruity and floral.

Price: 30ml from £13.00

 Well there you have it my three favourite celebrity perfumes. They are all really good value for money, smell gorgeous and all have great longevity on your skin. What are your favourite celebrity perfumes?

Dry Skin Nightmare

  A couple of weeks ago my skin just went crazy. I think the combination of the cold weather and the heating breaking at my work drew all the moisture from my face and left it really dry. To begin with I just had a small patch of dry skin on my cheek which I thought would go away after some exfoliating and moisturising so I continued using all of the same products that I would normally do. However after 2 days my entire face just looked and felt awful. As a result I took the drastic measure of not wearing makeup for a couple of days and decided to try some new products for dry skin to try and sort the mess out. I am now happy to say that my skin is back to normal and thought I would share the products that I used to help get me there.

Garnier Soft Essentials Comforting Cream Wash

This is a really creamy face wash that is designed for dry skin. I have found it to be really gentle but effective. I have only been using BB cream recently rather than full layers of foundation but this removes all traces of it easily.

 My skin is quite fussy when it comes to new cleansers and can have adverse reactions but this has not broke my skin out at all, my skin looks 100% improved.

Price: Around £2

Elemis FreshSkin Super Boost Moisturising Serum

 This is the most expensive product that I purchased but it has definitely been worth it. I really like the Caudalie SOS serum after trying it in a Glossy Box so I wanted something similar to that.

‘This specially selected blend of natural moisturisers helps to maintain the skin’s natural barrier and prevent moisture loss. Ceramides and hyaluronic acid work together in synergy with softening plum oil and vitamin E to deliver intensive hydration and glowing, radiant skin.’

 I am completely in love with this product. As soon as you put in on it sinks into your skin and it looks soft and you do have a beautiful glow.

Price: £18

Dr Renaud Raspberry Soft Cream

 I got this in a recent Glossy Box and was a bit sceptical about trying it at first. It smells amazing, like some sort of raspberry pudding. This is why I was worried about putting it on my face, in my mind I imagined it to be sticky, must be the relation to pudding. However there was no need for me to be worried.

 The moisturiser looks and feels quite thick when you squeeze it out of the tube but once it is applied it just sinks into your skin and feels really luxurious. It doesn’t just sit on your skin or leave any greasy feeling.

Price: Can be found on EBay various prices

 The combination of using these products has improved my skin so much that it is no longer dry at all. I will continue using these products in my routine with my regular products to keep my dry skin at bay.

I would love to know if you have used or are going to try any of these products and what you think.

Review: Avon Daily Shine Dry Ends Serum

This is the third time I have purchased this little beauty from Avon and it is one of my favourite hair care products so I thought it was about time I shared this gem with you guys.

 The Avon daily shine dry ends serum is deigned for all hair types and can be found in the Avon catalogue or online for £5.50. However it is on offer a lot, and I mean a lot probably every 2 or 3 campaigns it is half price.

 I use this serum on wet hair. I just pump out 2-3 squirts, rub my fingers together and run my fingers through the bottom third of the hair. I then use a brush to brush it all the way through and dry.

 The product isn’t at all sticky and does not weigh my hair down. I have quite thin hair so can find this to be a problem with some products but this just feels really light, you can’t even tell its on your hair.

Whilst drying my hair I can already see the difference to if I was not using this product. My hair instantly looks and feels softer and healthier.

 It also makes your hair have a nice glossy shine without looking greasy. I coloured my hair a red mahogany colour a long time ago now back in September so it is pretty much gone but when using this you can still see highlights in my hair. Someone I work with thought I had had my hair re-coloured.

 For beautiful, shiny, healthy hair this is a hidden treasure and is one that I always go back to. Its one that you have just got to try!

Let me know if you have tried this product or if you are going to and what you think.

NOTD: Barry M 'Raspberry'

 A quick nail of the day post for you today. This is one that I purchased in my mini Superdrug haul , can be seen here. I really like this colour it sort of reminds me of a red wine shade.I like how it isn't too red, the pink undertones balance it out to make a lovely every day colour.

Mothers Day Gift Guide

Rose Mini Leather Organiser - Paperchase

Multi ring Eden Collar Necklace - Accessorize

Keep Calm Mug - Play

Yankee Cut Roses Candle - Play

Daisy Makeup Bag - NotOnTheHighstreet

Bee's Wax Skincare Giftset - NotOnTheHighstreet

 I thought I would put together a mini gift guide of things that I thought would be nice to give on Mother's day. If you have done a similar post I would love to read it just leave a link in the comment below, would you buy any of these gifts for your Mum?