Face in a tube: No 7 Beautiful Skin BB Cream

I was given the No 7 Beautiful Skin BB Cream as a birthday gift from my lovely sis-in-law Jen, she told me I'd love it and it's true!



It's a little bit like a tinted moisturiser but with more coverage and staying power... A moisturiser, primer, concealer and coverage rolled into one. I'm such a lazy non-routine make up applier, so this product is fantastic for me... I literally wack a bit on with my finger tips and hey presto I'm looking slightly more human in the morning!







No 7 have done really well with this product which comes in other skin/shade options as its so user friendly at an affordable price too. I'm planning on packing it in my travel bag for Cuba as it contains an SPF 15, it's always handy to have at the start of a holiday before the sun has done wonders for my skin.
My only negative point would be the colouring, whilst the medium matches my skin tone I have noticed that it gives a bit of an ashy appearance to my skin. Not too much of an issue as I am a fan of the old bronzer anyhow, but a warmer tone would be much appreciated.
Jen xoxo

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Hola!

Hi Everyone, I'm back (again)!
I've got so much to share and I've finally managed to sort out the problems with the Ap that I was using... sadly I lost loads of posts I'd saved to upload, so it's all from scratch and new :-)

So what's new and what will be coming up?

Right now I'm obsessed with nail art, I'm enjoying unleashing a bit of creativity without the damage that is caused from artificial nails. Lots of posts to come on designs and tools.

I'm off to Cuba in a couple of weeks with the hubby to celebrate his Birthday, we're really looking forward to the break so I'll have a special travel article with pictures galore!

I've done lots of re-vamping and organising to my home... So it calls for some lady DIY show and tell, I'm constantly re-decorating in fact I think perhaps I may have a deep underlying problem :-)

.... And of course lots of shopping confessions, hauls and outfits!

Thanks for reading.... Jen xoxo




Hairstyle for today: all around weave with loose bun x

Black Friday

Well it's Christmas Eve Eve and it's the infamous black Friday or Mad Friday whichever you want to go with. I was in work till 9pm but still managed to squeeze in a bit of spending this morning with the cleverly marketed 'VIP' Next sale slot (which everyone on my Facebook appeared to have!) that I was booked in for at 7am. The crazy thing is I managed to rack up about £300 on 'bargains' but I can't even remember what I've bought. *mental note to self: New years resolution number 1- stop buying everything with a sale tag on! So, that being said I'm not hitting the town as I'll be far too tired and far too broke. To everyone who is having a few Christmas tipples... Have fun and be safe, cheers!

Did anyone else grab some bargains today in the sales?

Jen xoxo

Lulu Guiness Anna Bow Bag

Look at my lovely new bag! I already have it in black but I heart it so much I've purchased it in stone (just red and purple to collect!)
It's in patent leather with a chain strap and bow detailing. The strap can be worn doubled up as a shoulder bag or as a long strap and although it's small in size it fits a lot in it.



It has the signature 'lips' lining and dust bag... Isn't she a beauty?




Jen xoxo

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Wine-o-clock Nails

My nail varnish reminds me of two of my favourite things this week 1. Christmas and 2. WINE, it's been on for a week so please excuse the chips :-/

It's velvet bow by China Glaze with
Seche Vite overlay. It's a very dark crimson colour which is not really my cup of tea but it's growing on me and feels quite sophisticated.

Jen xoxo

iPad!!!!!

Yay! The hub and I have a new addition to the family... Our shiny IPad 2! We've decided to go a little light on the gift giving this year as we have spent a fair few pounds on the kitchen (ahem and on beauty buys!) so it was our joint gift to each other.
I recently got the new iPhone 4S and have been driving everyone mad with my conversations with SIRI... Will it snow tomorrow? Etc, so I gave my hub my old iPhone and bless he is made up with it and has discovered the addiction of twitter!





In order to protect my new baby, I attacked Selfridges with gusto and bought this fab Marc Jacobs case to keep it warm :-) it cost £45. It's extra padded and squishy for protection in a simple black colour to avoid mucky finger marks.

Jen xoxo



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Feeling Festive... Yankee Candles

Christmas is only a few days away and I am definitely feeling very festive, my kitchen is complete, all my presents are wrapped and I have treated myself to a few cheeky early Christmas gifts!
I adore Yankee Candles, I could literally harp on about them forever with their gorgeous scent, super long burning times and fabulous packaging... You could say I was a fan!
Well move over clean cotton, baby powder and sparkling lemonade (some of Yankee's fragrances) I'm bringing out the Christmas spirit with this festive swirl collection, I bought a set of three large jar candles that burn for upto a whopping 50 hours each...



Peppermint swirl- a combo of cranberry peppermint & jack frost
Mrs Claus' Cookie- a delicious helping of Christmas Eve & Christmas Cookie
Holiday Welcome- a pairing of home for the holidays with balsam & Cedar

They smell divine in the different rooms of my home and create a lovely warming atmosphere, Merry Christmas to me :0)

Jen xoxo

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