Boxing Day Beauty Buys

My Boxing Day Beauty Buys

On boxing day, as we do each year, we went shopping of course for all the huge savings. This year I bought a few items of clothing and I had to drag ourselves in to House of Fraser for all the make up counters. Now the make up counters didn't actually have any sales on but I had my eye on a few things for a few weeks and I thought i'd treat myself to some new goodies!

The first one that I really wanted was the Benefit High Beam highlighter. Its almost like a nail varnish that you use on your face. I have been looking for a good highlighter for a while as I go quite heavy on the bronzer as I like to shape my cheek bones but it always means that I am left looking a little dull. 

This little pot of light is amazing! Just one stroke of the brush on each apple of the cheek and a bit above my brow and my face is left looking so radiant and fresh! I'm pretty sure this one only comes in one shade but it mixes in really well with my skin tone so I would recommend this to anyone who would just like that little lift! I think it was around £19.50, a little pricey but it would last a long time as you only have to use the slightest stroke and it is definitely worth it!

The second item I bought was something that I wasn't desperate for. Just a bit intrigued as to what it would be like to use something slightly different on my eyebrows. The item was the Bobbi Brown Natural Brow Shaper and Touch Up in the shade Hazelnut. I normally use a standard pencil on my eyebrow as I find it easier to add shape if I need to touch up the ends and extend them a little, but I thought there must be a better way to get the bold colour in the main brow. So I was willing to try this which is like a mascara for your eyebrows which mimics the hair and adds colour. I really like the product as it is super quick and easy to use. The only down side to it is that it is harder to create shape with it as it is such a big brush compared to a pencil head. So if you already have perfectly pruned eyebrows and just want to add a bit of colour, this is perfect for you. I think this cost me around £16.00 so again a little pricey but its not something I would use every day as I don't like my brows too defined for my day job. 

Did you treat yourself to any make up this christmas? Have you tried either of these items? Leave me a comment, I would love to hear!

Love Jordan, Bellezza x

Cameras

Hey all, I need your help!

I am going to invest in a new camera but I haven't got the slightest clue as to which one I want! I want one that is easy to use but is also great quality because sometimes I do get a little frustrated with technology! I also need one that takes great videos.

Any ideas on which one I could get?
Which camera do you use?
 Is there any I should stay clear of?

Please comment and don't forget to follow!

Love Jordan, Bellezza x
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Lush Wishlist

Hello there!

On Saturday my boyfriend and I went christmas shopping in the very festive town of Cheltenham. We found ourselves in Lush where we bought some presents for the family. Whilst we were there I found my self wanting literally every single product the shelves were covered in. It has such an enticing smell and it makes you want to dive into a bath of colour and sparkle! 

I picked up a little book that they had with all the permanent lines in it and also a section for the Christmas products. So I thought I would do a wish list of what I want and hopefully be purchasing after I have finished my Christmas shopping!

Hair 

'Roots'

This is a treatment that improves the scalp condition and is targeted at thin and lifeless hair. It is safe to say I have ruined my hair over the years with hair colour and extensions so it could do with a treatment. This is meant to bring volume and life back by stimulating the scalp, after all it needs a little TLC.

'Shampoo Bars'

It's like a bar of soap for your hair! Personally, I've never heard of anything like this so I am super excited to try them!

'Henna'

i've always been a bit skeptical of using henna as a hair dye, but after reading lots of reviews I am itching to give it a go!

Bath Bombs

I absolutely love the Lush bath bombs, as I expect every girl does! I have tried quite a few of the Lush bath bombs but here are a few more that i'd like to try...

Sakura

Space Girl

Tisty Tosty

Sex Bomb

The comforter

Shower Jellies 

Now I have heard something I really want to try, you know when you go to a spa and you rub the cold ice all over yourself, its so refreshing and wakes you up, well you can do this with these shower gels! Just freeze them!

I've got my eye on 'Sweetie Pie', cherries, coconut, jelly and SPARKLES!

Body Tint

I'm not one for fake tan at all, but I haven't been on holiday this year so didn't get much of a tan which is depressing. I am going on holiday for my 18th though and don't want to be the only girl on the beach looking whiter than the sand! So I've bought the body tint and i'm on a mission! It's a bar that you rub on to your body and the heat melts in then just rub it in!

Last but not least..

Colour Supplements

When I give my face a break from foundation its not a pretty sight but there is an alternative! These skin tints from lush are like little pots of goodness for your skin! A great alternative!

Sorry for the long post, just so excited about lush! It is definitely one of the best shops on the high street and there is something there for everyone! Even men so don't be scared!

What are your favourite lush products? Is there anything you'd like to try? Any recommendations?

Love Jordan, Bellezza x

Revlon Ceramic Tong and Brush

I recently purchased the Revlon Ceramic Tong and Brush and I love it! It is really in-expensive which makes the whole buy even better!

It has a 16mm ceramic barrel so this isn't so good for big wavy curls but is perfect for tight ringlets which I brush out for a softer look. It heats up to a really high temperature, i'm not sure of the exact temperature but very hot! I only have to leave my hair wrapped around it for 10-15 seconds and it creates a perfect curl that lasts at least a couple of hours. I also use it on my hair extensions and it hasn't damaged them which I am very pleased about as extensions are meant to last a couple of months but previous curlers have really wrecked them so they were short lived. It also comes with a little brush that can be attached, I will be honest with you and tell you that I have no idea what this is for and how it works as I have tried but my hair gets all tangled up in it so I gave it a miss. I presume it creates volume with the heat but I can't get the hang of it unfortunately. I will just stick to trusty back-combing! 

I would recommend this for tight ringlet curls and an easy process as it has a clip that keeps the piece of hair in place. 

Leave me a comment if you have tried any of the Revlon Style range and your views. Or if you have any favourite stylers!

Don't forget to follow! 

Love Jordan, Bellezza x

P.S, really sorry about the camera quality again! 

In Love - New Look Shoes

I have my yearly Christmas party tomorrow night and I love dressing up when it comes to christmas. There is no better time! So I decided to treat myself to a new outfit to wear, I bought myself a lovely sequin navy blue dress which is so nice, but definitely not my favourite part of my outfit. I wanted a black heel that I could wear with this dress, but not only this dress, I wanted a pair of heels that I could wear over and over again and never get bored. It is safe to say I found the perfect pair! As soon as I saw them my mind was made up, I had to buy them! Even better, they were in the sale and only cost me £22! It just goes to show you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a gorgeous looking pair of shoes. Obviously they wont be to everyones taste but I absolutely love the grunge style and I feel really comfortable wearing these. I'm not the slimmest of girls and I feel sometimes I need a thicker heel rather than a really slim stiletto. 

I am really looking forwards to wearing these shoes, the whole outfit in fact!

I will do another blog on my whole outfit and the evening!

Have you got a favourite pair of heels? What style do you like? Please let me know and leave comments, I love hearing from you.

Love Jordan, Bellezza x

Shoes from New Look 

High Street Makeup

During my Christmas shopping, I picked up a few things for myself of course. Got to remember poor little me! 

I have been wanting a few things recently but haven't had the time to go to Boots and walk around the isles looking for something.

But this week I did.

Rimmel Salon Pro with Lycra in Barmy Blue

Now I wouldn't have normally gone for this colour, but I have purchased a gorgeous blue top for my christmas party and haven't had the time to have my nails done so I thought i'd try and match the colour myself. This is actually the first time I have used a nail varnish from this collection and I have to say, I am impressed. The brush is wide enough to get my whole nail covered in one go, which is so convenient and effortless. the colour is thick and opaque and I have only needed one coat. I will definitely be buying more nail varnishes from this collection! Let me know if you have ever tried them.

Max Factor Colour Elixir Lip Liner in Pink Petal

I have been looking for the perfect colour lip liner for a long time as I am not a huge fan of lipstick. So I have one shade that is very natural with a slight tinge or brown and purple which I think suits me best. So when I picked this up I was very excited to think I had eventually found it! I will admit that I was a little annoyed about this one. A lip liner is supposed to line your lips, but you can't tell where it is on the skin because the colour is not strong enough. I know I like natural colours but this was a bit to natural for my liking. I felt like there wasn't much point at all in having it on. 

Bourjois 'Rouge Edition' Lipstik 02

I absolutely love this lipstick. I am so happy with the colour as it is lovely and simple, but not too boring. It just gives that slight edge. It is lovely and creamy and goes on so well! I will recommend this to anyone who doesn't bright red lips or dark, dark lips. It's just right. 

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser 

I really like this product as sometimes I like to give my skin a break from foundation when i'm at work or sat around the house. This is really lightweight, which I think is great because I absolutely hate feeling heavy makeup on my face. So sometimes I wear it on its own, it evens my red blotches out and actually smooths the appearance of my skin. It is also great to wear under makeup as well almost as a primer. it feels great and doesn't have any funny smells to it.

Let me know what your favourite high street brands and products are, I would love to know!

Jordan, Bellezza x