February Favourites

I haven't ever really done one of these sort of posts before but I love reading them so thought I would share with you a few things that have made my rather frugal February that little bit brighter!

Starting from the left 

1. Me, Me, Me - Blush Me in Rouge - Apparently a dupe for Benefit's Coralista, I wouldn't know I dint own it but I do love this blush, it works really well with a natural eye to give the cheeks that in from the cold look, I prefer not to use it too much on my apples I like it further back as think on the apples it ages me
2. Makeup Store  - Lipstick in Daze - My teacher on my course used this and I fell in love with it, its a bright pinkish orange looks amazing as an alternative to red lips, I love the use of orange tones its such a powerful statement and can create a slant on an old look, not for the faint hearted!
3. Body Shop - Aloe Calming Facial Cleanser - I didn't like this when I first got it, in fact the only reason I started using it again was because I had no other liquid cleanser left, so thought as I was having a restricted buying month I would use it to save money, turns out that second time round I love it, its great, the fact that some days I'm having to remove make up 3 times plus cleanse in the morning and evening my skin is suffering a little, this is so soothing and helps with the redness, isn't heavy but does the job well (on a double cleanse) and is the complete opposite to the clean and clear I used to use (SINNER!), I adore it so much I re-purchased today
4. Hugo Boss - Orange - My current go to scent, it light and sweet has a kind of fruity smell, I'm not really good at describing smells but you can imagine the Sunshine when you smell this and the guys seem to love it too, very feminine, very me
5. Lush - Ultra Bland - My good friend @drew692 told me about this at first I thought it was insane that a cleanser can be anything other than a liquid, this is a kind of paste cream type thingie ma bob, basically a cleanser like I have never seen before, great for taking off heavy duty makeup in just a few rubs and has almond oil it and rose water in it that leave your skin as soft as a babies bottom! 
6. Toni&Guy - Twist & Curl Balm - If you have seen my wild locks you will know that they have to be tamed some how, this is the best stuff for the job in my opinion, a serum simply can not cope in my hair it needs something stronger, this is what I would call a middle ground between serum and wax 
7. MAC - Fabulush - this stuff is ah-maze-ing you can do so much with it, you can use it on your cheeks as a creme blush, lips as a lipstick, dab on the eyes for a creme eyeshadow, but my number one use for it is mixed in with concealer for your under eyes, the red/pink tone counteracts the blue and gives you that awake look you are always after! 
8. NYC - Sky Rise Lengthening Mascara - I bought this a while back and having ran out of 17 wild curls and on my restricted budget turned to this little cheepie for my everyday look, for £1.99 this mascara is fabulous, I cant fault it, it coats very well giving lashes a carbon look and lasts without flaking, perfect for throwing in your bag on the go! 

Do you have any of these products? What do you think? What have been your must haves this month?

Lisa
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I'm A Real Fake Ginger At Last!

I went to the hairdressers on Monday with the intent of getting more ginger highlights but I got there and I was very much "lets just do this!"

So a few bleach baths, a lot of Shinny Penny Tint and 3 hours in the hot seat later I am officially a real fake ginger

I love it, like I knew I would!

I would like it more of a copper ginger but that will have to wait until I grow out the bits that were already coloured dark, it has lifted so much though considering I used to dye my hair nearly black!

I love being a ginger ninja!

Lisa
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The Day That I Dyed

Earlier in the week I asked the opinion of you my lovely readers whether I should take the plunge and go ginger...This resulted in most people voting that I should, and as the title suggests I did indeed get my hair dyed...

So to tell a story, I was dubious at going completely ginger all over straight away, I mean its a massive change and I am about  to start my make up course in the coming weeks so maybe I should play it safe...

My hairdresser suggested slicing in the ginger with my current hair colour saying it would add depth but not be so in your face it would scream "look at my ginger hair!"

So I went for this option. What do you think?

With flash and spazzy face

With flash

Without flash

Without flash

Back with flash...So much hair!

I think next time I will have more ginger sliced in...I love it!

Lisa
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To Dye or not to Dye?

I am the first to admit my Barnett is gorgeous (vain moi?)

Its a very dark brown, almost black with a purple toner, it is the best hair colour I have ever had...but (and its a big one like my own) I am ever so bored of it!

I have been thinking about a change for a while now and I have always admired Nicola Roberts fiery red locks...

 My hairdresser has said she can do it, she tested my hair and said it wasn't compromised in condition and that given time this look is achievable...so do you think I should do it?

Opinions Needed!