A Little Update

Hey guys, so I have a couple of things that I want to share with you so, I'd better get started..

First up my blog might be a little drier than normal for the next couple of months as it's coming up to the beginning of exam season which means sweating my bum off revising for Food Technology and finishing coursework for Art and Textiles, and I get very stressed when under pressure, so I just want to say that my blog will have to take a back seat for a while just so I can do the best I can.

Secondly, with the #NoMakeUpSelfie trending in the UK, I wanted to share my selfie with you and please donate anything you can, it can help research the cures for cancer so millions of people in the world don't have to lose their battle with cancer. You can donate here and find more about cancer here.

Have a good weekend and I'll put a post up when I can,

Sam x

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Favourite Pins #1 Saint Patrick's Day

Hey guys, today I'm going to talk about the love of my life at the minute and that is Pinterest, I'm obsessed with the architecture, interior design, fashion and of course the food. But as today is St Patrick's day, I thought I would share with you my favourite pins for this occasion.

Top Left: I love having quotes in photo frames as I think it has a really nice effect and I thought that was a really cute idea and I think it would look so good in a rustic frame as well.

Middle: A cheeky little cocktail that looks very nice and you can find the recipe here.

Top Right: How cute is that design?

Bottom Left: No words apart from gimme some!

Bottom Right: This would be such a good idea for children or as a good bag for a party.

All of these pins and a few extra are on my Saint Patrick's Day board which you can find here.

Have a good evening!

Sam x

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Empties #1

Hey guys, today I thought I would share with you my empties as I've used up a few products and I want to share them with you. 

L'oreal Hair Expertise Ever Sleek Shampoo and L'oreal Hair Expertise Ever Riche Conditioner 

(currently on offer at Superdrug!)

First up we have the shampoo, it smells amazing, and it's the perfect shampoo as it contains no sulphates or silicones, and doesn't strip the hair of natural oils. It lathers up like a beauty and my hair felt amazing and I could get away without washing it for three days but as I got further down the bottle it started to make my hair mega greasy on the first day of washing which wasn't good(but I'm not sure if it's from the shampoo or conditioner)

Next is the conditioner, which again it smells amazing, it smells like a concoction of vanilla, caramel and apricot, it has a really thick creamy texture and it feels that it's really conditioning my hair. But same as the shampoo it made my hair really greasy(but I'm not sure if it's from the shampoo or conditioner)

Next up is the Soap And Glory Clean On Me Clarifying Shower Gel

I love this shower gel and I will definitely repurchase it as it smells amazing (think of the traditional pink scent from them) and the scent does linger for about one-two hours. It lathers up nicely although I do use a lot so I get the foaminess I like, and it feels really moisturising like it adds another layer to my skin, which is good as I have eczema and it stops me from scratching my skin. 

So, the shower gel gets a thumbs up from me but the shampoo and conditioner not so much. Have you tried these products?

Sam x

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Nail Of The Day #7

Hey guys, so I haven't done a nail of the day post in a while so I thought today I would. On my nails today I have got Barry M Gelly nail paint in 'Dragon Fruit' and then I did an accent nail on my ring fingers using a nail art pen.

(P.S. Never attempt to do a heart in the dark, it might look shocking like mine..)

Have a good day/evening!

Sam x

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Wishlist: Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Collection

Hey guys, today I'm talking to you about my latest scent love which comes from Jo Malone and it's the Peony & Blush Suede Collection. I had a sample of this in a Vogue magazine which I've just got around to using, it contains notes of red apple, jasmine, rose and gillyflower and of course Peony. Now I'm not one for floral scents I prefer a fruity scent, so I'm surprised that I like it but I think I like it because of the red apple scent which is prominent in the fragrance that I'm now hooked. So if anyone has a spare £200 lying around I'd happily take it of your hands so I can buy the candle, body crème and cologne..

Do you like this fragrance?

Sam x

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Worth The Hype? Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Hey guys, so today I'm going to talk with you about the pros and cons of 'that infamous top coat' that every ones mother, brother and sister knows about. It retails for £9.00 at Boots and is acknowledged as the worlds most finest top coat. Seche say 'Its patented formula allows it to penetrate through the nail lacquer to the base coat forming a single solid coating over the nail plate for a much more durable finish which is guaranteed not to yellow.'

PROS:

- I did give a really nice glossy finish to my nails although I did notice that on the third/fourth day it had lost its shine and it had a semi-matte finish.

- It gave my nails a gel-like finish no matter how cheap or expensive the nail polish was.

- It made some nail polishes last a day longer (most nail polishes last around 3-4 days on me as I'm extremely hand heavy with taking A Level Art, Textiles and Food Technology, typing and doing housework)

- It does dry within seconds although the first 20-30 minutes are prone to wear marks.

CONS:

- I found that it did streak on some nails but maybe that was because I didn't use enough product (when using this you need a bubble to fall of on the end of the brush and then apply that to the nail, and as a result I have some blue nail polish in the bottom of my bottle)

- I found that it did shrink on some nails when I had to use more than three coats, which wasn't that noticeable but when I had noticed it did bug me.

- I have noticed that it has made my nail polish more prone to peeling. 

So overall, it's a nice product but I don't see why people are obsessed with it, but hey, each to their own. Have you tried this top coat?

Sam x

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Statement Necklace Storage

Hey guys, today I thought I would share with you where I keep all my everyday statement necklaces. I saw this on Pinterest and I thought it was a brilliant idea. At the minute it lives upright on my floor as I haven't had time to put it up on my wall, I'm also thinking of sticking a wallpaper pattern on the cork board and painting the border white or black, so it looks more nice and will fit in with my bedroom decor.

One of my favourites for spring.

How do you store your necklaces?

Sam x

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