For the third week of #teenblogseries, we will all be blogging about our favourite highstreet shop and our picks from that store. I'm hoping it's okay that I've chosen an online store but for me they fiercely compete with all of the shops we can find on the highstreet. The online store I'm referring to here is ASOS who offer a variety of fashion and beauty items, from a plethora of brands, as well as housing there own line of clothing and accessories. If you have never been on the ASOS website, I would highly recommend having a browse, especially in the sale section where I have found many a bargain!

Now that I've told you a little about my favourite shop, I'm going to share a few of my recent favourites that I've spotted, specifically those that are Autumn/Winter '14 appropriate!

1) The Balm Shady Lady Vol. 2 Palette, Was £26.50, Now £19.50

I have seen some really amazing reviews of The Balm but have never tried anything from them. This palette has some gorgeous and wearable colours for every occasion and I would definitely wear all of them! It would be great for anyone wanting to downsize their eyeshadow collection or for a beginner looking for an all round option!

2) ASOS Scallop Trim Cross Body Bag in Oxblood and Green, £16

I absolutely adore the style of this bag and couldn't decide which colour was my favourite so decided to show you both! These two colours just sum up Autumn-Winter for me and I am excited to incorporate some pieces in these colours into my wardrobe. Let me know which colour you prefer in the comments below!

3) ASOS Large Face Wraparound Watch, £20

This watch is so simple but that's why I love it! My current everyday watch is silver but I am starting to wear more gold jewellery so have been looking for an affordable gold watch and this one looks pretty perfect! The double strap adds a little edge whilst the general design is still very classic.

4) New Look Winter Floral T-Shirt Dress, £22.99

This brings me onto another benefit of ASOS- they stock New Look clothing! I usually find that the range is better too! This dress is perfect, especially in the cooler weather with a thick pair of tights. The pattern, the shape, the sleeves, everything! 

5) ASOS Align Ankle Boots, Were £40, Now £18

These are such a fantastic classic boot option- I love the simplicity and the fact that they could be paired with jeans for a casual daytime look or with dressier outfits! The price makes them even better!

There are so many lovely pieces on the ASOS site so I would definitely recommend having a look for yourself- I tried to narrow it down to my favourites but I could have continued listing for a while! It was very difficult to choose my favourite 'highstreet' store but some of my other favourites are New Look, Zara and Dorothy Perkins, if you're interested! On a side note, if you plan on placing multiple orders on ASOS or you already do, I'd certainly consider signing up to ASOS Premier; it is £9.99 per year but gives you unlimited next day delivery and free collection of returns... definitely worth it considering the ever rising delivery fees!

Thank you for reading! 

Jodie x

#TeenBlogSeries: Foundation and Brow Routine!

Today's post is the second in the #teenblogseries that I am partaking in and it's definitely a good one! Finding a good everyday foundation can be a difficult task but when you get it right, along with a good eyebrow routine, it can really bring the wow factor to your look. That being said, today I'm going to be sharing my own foundation and brow routine and the products that I recommend you check out!

For a very long time, I didn't wear any form of foundation on a daily basis, just simply concealer and powder but fairly recently, I have found a product that has changed that. The Body Shop's Tea Tree Flawless BB Cream is that product! I have tried various other BB creams as alternatives to a foundation whilst still giving some coverage but have always had problems with the colour options being too dark or orange and the formulas being less than desirable! However, I have experienced neither problem with this one. I use the lightest colour which is perfect for all of you fellow pale skinned girls and the formula is lighter than a foundation but it still gives a fair amount of build-able coverage. Another highlight of this BB cream is that it blends so easily but I would say it is best applied with the fingers rather than a brush. Finally, the fact that it contains tea tree oil makes it a perfect match for sometimes blemish prone teenage skin; you can wear face makeup without feeling like you are clogging up your skin! Alone this product is great, but paired with your favourite concealer and powder, you'll be onto a winner!

Now, onto the brows! Having well maintained brows, for me, probably makes the biggest difference in the overall finish of a makeup look but it is also extremely easy for them to go wrong! Ask any girl who has been grooming her brows for a few years and I'm sure she'll have at least one mishap story! To avoid that, if you're new to brows, and unless yours are naturally tidy and shaped (jealous!), I'd recommend getting them threaded or waxed professionally or asking someone else to give you a hand for the first time as over-plucking can happen in the blink of an eye... especially with those deceiving zoomed in beauty mirrors! After that, it's just about finding a shape that you like and are comfortable with and maintaining them. My brows are a little sparse in places so I fill them in but this is totally personal preference! I would highly recommend a powder product for this as it's much more natural and you can use an eyebrow brush to comb the product through easily. There are many products for this but I use a matte eyeshadow colour that is very slightly lighter than my eyebrows; the colour that matches my brows best is from Avon a few years ago but there are many great options around. I know that Sleek do a great little all-in-one brow palette that is really affordable, as well as many other drugstore brands.

Overall, for both foundation and brows, I would say it's all about finding what suits you! Some people love and feel they need a very heavy foundation and others just don't. Similarly with brows, recently the statement brow trend has erupted but equally a natural but well shaped brow can add a classic, clean finish to your look! 

I hope you've enjoyed this second post in the #teenblogseries! It would be great if you could go and check out the other bloggers who are taking part in this series. Some of my favourite bloggers from last week's post are listed below:

Leigh-Ann at Pugs and Flowers

Alice at Alice Rose Blogs

Becca at Becca Jane

Thank you for reading!

Jodie x

#TeenBlogSeries: 10 Facts About Me

Teen Bloggers Anouska Millar and Beth have decided to start a project called #TeenBlogSeries. Its aim is to bring together lots of the teens/young adults in the blogging community. For the next ten consecutive weeks, over 80 bloggers will be writing every Monday at 6:30pm about many different things, all beauty, lifestyle or fashion related. You can view everyones posts by going to the hashtag on twitter "TeenBlogSeries". If you would like to supply products for the giveaway, get involved, or have any questions, please email: anouskateenblogger@googlemail.com. 

Firstly, I am so incredibly excited to be taking part in this series and can't wait to read everyone else's posts! So, for the first post, we will all be sharing 10 facts about ourselves- here goes...

1) As much as I like trying adventurous foods, I tend to cook fairly plain meals.
2) I absolutely love packing for trips but hate the mess that accompanies unpacking.
3) I find different languages and cultures fascinating.
4) I have a new obsession with winged eyeliner!
5) My usual drink of choice is water... I know, so boring!
6) If I don't make my bed and tidy up my room before I start my day, it really bothers me!
7) My biggest pet peeve is when people are noisy when they eat, yuck!
8) I have changed my mind as to what I want to study at university so many times and still don't really know!
9) I have been a vegetarian for about 10 years but have considered becoming a vegan when I live on my own.
10) It's an obvious one to finish with but I am obsessed with trying out all different beauty products, even though I don't wear makeup everyday. I also love doing other people's makeup!

Wow! Well that's my first post done for the #teenblogseries and I can't wait to share the next with you. Please go and check out the posts of all of the other involved bloggers- I know I will be!

Thanks for reading!

Jodie x

Collection Cream Puff Lip Cream Review!

I have always been a huge fan of the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer but a few weeks ago, I found myself perusing the stand in Boots and decided to give one of their Cream Puff Lip Creams a go. I'd spotted them before but always overlooked them and all I can say is that I wish I'd found them sooner!

Collection Cream Puff Lip Cream in Cotton Candy

There are four colour options including a pink, coral, nude and beige and these are described as being a moisturising lip product whilst still leaving a matte finish... they certainly live up to both! I chose the pink colour which is aptly named 'Cotton Candy' and is a beautiful rosy colour that is bright but also muted enough. The formulation is lovely and is very creamy, leaving a velvet-like matte feeling on the lips and they have a faint but pleasant sweet smell which isn't at all off putting. The only down-side that I have found to this product so far is that after a little while it does fade unevenly, leaving a bizarre lip liner effect if you don't reapply it regularly enough. 

I would highly recommend checking these out, especially with the insanely appealing price tag of £2.99- I will definitely be going to get the other colours. These are available in Boots stores and online here. 

Thank you for reading!

Jodie x 

Statement Jewellery!

Chunky statement jewellery has the power to make the simplest outfits look a little more 'put together' and whether I've been pairing it with jeans and a plain t-shirt or with an evening dress, I have been loving the look! So for today's post, I am sharing a few of my favourite recent chunky jewellery purchases...

The first two are necklaces which I surprisingly stumbled upon in Primark. This first one has multi-coloured pastel floral detailing with some rhinestones but the main chain of the necklace is gold, which I love as much of my everyday jewellery is silver. This has been my 'go-to' jewellery choice recently for spicing up an outfit, namely white t-shirts and blouses and I think the colour palette is simply stunning! Primark items aren't available online but it is a fairly recent purchase so I would definitely recommend popping in-store for a look! 

 I haven't worn this second necklace as much, probably because it is much plainer but I adore it! It consists of silver pieces made up of a twisted rope style detailing and goes with pretty much everything! Again, this was a Primark bargain find and is probably still in-store!

 My last favourites are a little different because they are a pair of earrings that I picked up in the Accessorize sale a few weeks ago. After seeing statement necklaces absolutely everywhere all summer, when I saw these, I knew I needed to incorporate them into an outfit somehow. These have a large pastel purple stone in the middle and a mother of pearl back and despite being quite large, the colours look delicate and pretty. I would say that the pictures really don't do these justice but I hope to put together some outfit posts with these in the future! These aren't available online but may still be in stores; however, Accessorize have these beautiful pastel blue statement earrings that may be an alternative!

I am really excited to start looking for some more autumnal jewellery pieces and have also been loving the dainty jewellery trend so plan to do some posts based around those soon. If there is anything you would like to see on my blog, let me know! 

Thank you for reading,

Jodie x

Liebster Award!

I was recently nominated for the Liebster Award by the lovely Zahra over at I Am Chic London who I definitely recommend you go and check out! I am so excited to share my responses with you so here goes...

"The Liebster Award is a pay it forward kinda chain in the blogging community, allowing bloggers to be more discoverable by spreading the word. Fellow bloggers nominate bloggers to answer questions, who in turn pass the challenge on. It’s a great chain to be a part of! 

The Rules: 

- Post the award on your blog. 

- Thank the blogger who presented this award and link back to their blog. 

- Write 11 random facts about yourself. 

- Nominate 11 bloggers who you feel deserve this award and who have less than 200 followers. 

- Answer 11 questions posted by the presenter and ask your nominees 11 questions."

11 Random Facts About Me

1. I have been a vegetarian for about 10 years!

2. I am one of the worst decision makers you could ever meet.

3. I have the strong desire to change my hair cut drastically about once a week but never do.

4. I am attracted to anything with a moderate to large covering of glitter!

5. There are a crazy amount of places that I want to travel to in my lifetime, top of the list currently being Fiji!

6. I enjoy listening to the majority of genres of music and there isn't much that I don't like, although I have an unhealthy obsession with country music.

7. I have always wanted to learn to play the guitar.

8. I am insanely pale and get sun burnt in minutes!

9. I keep changing my mind as to what I want to do for a job.

10. I blush so easily; I put it down yo the pale skin!

11. I adore languages and speak French to some sort of passable degree!

Zahra's Questions

1. What are you most passionate about? 

I love being around people all of the time so am definitely most passionate about the amazing friends and family that I have in my life.

2. What inspired you to start blogging? Your top tip for newbie bloggers? 

I had been reading blogs for so many years and have always considered starting one myself but never did. Eventually, I decided to start my own but I was definitely inspired by many other beauty and fashion bloggers. My top tip for new bloggers is to make sure that you're not only writing content that people want to read but also that interests you because blogging can be such a powerful outlet!

3. Who is your style icon? 

I have always loved Lauren Conrad's style- she is so effortlessly cool, even now still in the post-'The Hills' years!

4. Do you have a motto that you live by or favourite quote? 

"To those who can dream there is no such place as faraway" or "not all those who wander are lost"!

5. What’s your favourite make up product/brand? 

My favourite make up product is a popular pick but is the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer and my favourite brand is probably Rimmel or Benefit!

6. Your favourite Book/Movie/TV show? 

My favourite book is Pride and Prejudice, favourite movie is probably Legally Blonde and TV show is Bones, Pretty Little Liars or Keeping Up With The Kardashians!

7. Your favourite social platform? 

Probably Twitter!

8. What makes you smile? 

Lots of things- mostly seeing my beautiful baby niece!

9. Favourite travel destination 

My favourite place that I've been is Kefalonia but for the future, I'd love to see New Zealand!

10. Currently top on your wishlist? 

It was much more popular a few years ago but I'd say the Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural!

11. Do you have a favourite MUA/Youtuber? 

I watch so many of the beauty related youtubers but probably FleurdeForce!

My Nominations

1. Lauren at Lauren Maries Reveries

2. Steph at Little Miss Crimson

3. Emma at Emerveille

4. Molly at Molly Pocket X

5. Laura at Laura London

6. Hannah at Curvy Girl Fashion

7. Kiran at Gemini Fatale

8. Kelsey at Peach Blossom

9. Katrina at Curvy Melon

10. Lauraemie at Lauraemie

11.Quinn at Curiously Quinn

My questions for you fabulous girls are:

1. If you could get on a plane to anywhere tomorrow, where would you go? 

2. What trend are you most excited for for Autumn/Fall this year?

3. What is your favourite thing about being a blogger?

4. If you could only have make up from one brand from now on, which brand would you choose?

5. What are your top 3 ultimate make up products?

6. Do you have any weird habits?

7. Which 3 words would you use to describe your personal style? 

8. What would your dream house be like and where would it be?

9. What is your favourite high street/online clothing shop?

10. Do you have any go-to everyday jewellery pieces?

11. What do your family think about your blog?

I really enjoyed answering these questions and choosing my 11 nominations; I look forward to reading your responses! 

Thank you for reading,

Jodie x

My Shoe Wishlist!

I have always been totally enthralled by shoes and at the moment, my wishlist of shoes that I've got my eyes on is growing rapidly so I thought I would share a few of them with you all! 

1) Fat Face Loafers, £40

I have wanted a pair of loafers or moccasins from fat face for months after seeing some that my sister has had for over a year. I think these are perfectly classic and somewhat vintage-like and could be worn with jeans and dresses alike!

                                                                                                                        

 

2)Fat Face Harwell Moccasins, £45

Now, these weren't a planned part of this post as I spotted them when finding the link for the above pair... I just can't help myself! I am obsessed with this forest/hunter green colour and saw a particularly lovely handbag in accessorize today in this colour that very nearly came home with me! I absolutely love these!

 

3) Keds Champion Dot, $50

As a converse fan, I absolutely love these as a prettier and more feminine option. I love all of the patterns and prints but these red polka dot ones are probably my favourite! In the UK, these are available at Schuh in most stores and online and I also visited a Hollister store today that was carrying the brand, although the range was very limited.

4) Womens Sperry Bluefish 2 Eye Flats, £44.99

There are a few pairs of Sperrys that I like the look of although I keep getting drawn to these because of the beautiful floral panel- love the colours and love the print! Boat shoes are a great summer staple and these are the ultimate! If you aren't a fan of the floral, I'd definitely check out some of the solid coloured ones; they are available in the UK at Schuh!

5) New Look Taste Black Single Sole Sandals, £19.99

I love this style of sandal and I definitely think we have enough of summer yet to rock these for a while longer! The double strap detail gives this simple shoe a little something more which I adore!

6) ASOS Halcyon Heeled Sandals, £38

As if I needed another pair of sandals... actually, of course I do! ASOS has really delivered with these beautiful floral printed sandals and I really think these would brighten up any plain outfits, as well as being dark enough to be autumn appropriate!

7) ASOS Sunset Pointed Heels, £35

Yes, another ASOS pick! I think these will be a real love-hate option but I for one absolutely love them! The colour is gorgeous for adding a pop of colour and the small block heel means that they are perfect for everyday wear... 

8) Nike Free iD, from £120

My last shoe pick is a little strange as it's a trainer but I have been wanting these for a while now and as an intermittent (weather permitting!!) runner, I think I would get a fair amount of use out of them!

As you can imagine, there are many more shoes that I could happily add to this list but for now, these 8 are the main ones! I'd love to know which shoes you're currently craving so share them below! 

Have a fantastic day!

Jodie x

Summer Sale Picks- Pastel Snow

One of my preferred online past-times is perusing the sale sections of all my favourite sites and although this isn't good for my bank balance, it is exciting to see all of the new pieces that are entering the sales, many of which are still very 'on-trend'! Today, I have found 8 different sale top picks in whites, neutrals and pastels that I am absolutely loving...

1- Clutch Bag with Lace Detail, ASOS, Was £18, Now £10

2- 3D Flower Long Pendant, Accessorize, Was £12, Now £6

3- Pewter Mid Heeled Sandals, Faith (ASOS), Was £49, Now £39

4- Happy Ever After Shirt Dress, French Connection, Was £110, Now £33

5- Embellished Crop Tee, Topshop, Was £38, Now £18

6- Pyramid and Stone Layered Pendant, Accessorize, Was £10, Now £5

7- Tallulah Twist Sandals, Accessorize, Was £35, Now £24

8- Light Blue Floral Jacquard A-Line Skirt, New Look, Was £17.99, Now £12

I hope you enjoy these sale picks; I know that I'd love to buy them all! There are so many great sale pieces around now so I would definitely recommend having a little browse. I really enjoyed putting this post together so I'd love to do something similar soon if you'd like to see it.

Have a lovely day,

Jodie x

The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder Review!

Until now, bronzers and I have never been a good match, primarily due to my ghostly pale skin but since finding The Body Shop's Honey Bronzer, it has secured a firm place in my daily makeup bag. I first heard about this product a few months ago from Estee at EssieButton, who on a side note you should absolutely check out, as she was a big fan of it and also has pale skin, like me! Despite this, it was only recently that I went in to The Body Shop to check it out and fell in love with everything- the shade offerings, the packaging, the smell (yes!!)...

This bronzer is available in four shades, all of which are matte, ranging from Light to Dark. The fact that they are all matte makes them perfect for contouring the cheek bones without looking like an old-school disco ball and the light, semi-sheer formulation means that you can build up the colour without it looking muddy at all. The powder itself is soft and leaves a gentle colour on the skin which looks delicate and lovely. Another point with these are that they aren't orange at all, a problem that I have encountered with most other bronzers that I have tried in the past. I have this in the shade Fair Matte 02 which isn't the lightest option, yet I still find it to be perfect for contouring and general bronzing of the face and neck, especially if you are on the paler side.

The packaging of this bronzer is just as lovely with the bronzer being housed in a sturdy transparent brown case with a subtle honeycomb print. It also includes a good sized mirror, making it perfect for 'on-the-go' touch ups!

My last favourite about this product is the subtle honey scent. Although this isn't evident when the product is on your skin and is even quite soft when in the pan, I think it's a nice touch that The Body Shop have added and I would definitely be interested in trying some of the other products in the honey line.

Overall, I am a huge fan of this bronzer and I have definitely been converted! I think The Body Shop have really amped it up on the cosmetics front recently and I will be doing a blog post featuring my favourite beauty products from this brand in the near future. If you are interested in trying this product out, it is priced at a mid-range price of £13 and is available in-store and at http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/make-up/bronzing/honey-bronze-bronzing-powder.aspx.

PS. I bought this product and others using a deal from the app Voucher Cloud which meant that when you spent £30, you got a £15 discount. This exact offer has now finished but I have checked and a 'spend £40 and get £20 off' offer has been added so I would definitely recommend checking out the Voucher Cloud website and app!

Have a lovely evening,

Jodie x

My Summer 2014 Bucket-list!

With the speed of our modern lives, it is becoming so easy to forget to enjoy the small moments, as well as the more noteworthy ones. I find myself getting swept away in day to day life and for that reason I am making a summer pledge to just get out there and live! I have decided to put together a list of 10 things, minor and more adventurous, that I aim to get out and do this summer! So here goes...

1) Stargaze: this is something that I've always wanted to do and it's too simple to not do! I'm planning on finding the tallest hill possible, laying a blanket out, and just watching... it's the simple things!

2) Visit new places: I feel that this one is quite general but for me, this simply means putting the old go-to exploring spots aside in favour of new ones!

3) Get back into running: before my exams started, I ran at least twice a week for a few months and for some reason, I've fallen out of the habit, despite enjoying it so much- now the weather is looking brighter, I have no excuse!

4) Be more daring with fashion: despite my love for fashion and keeping up to date, often I find myself within my comfort zone when it comes to my own clothes. I am trying to change this and incorporate more prints and colours into my wardrobe that are a little more 'out there'!

5) Read lots: I want to read everything this summer, from Jane Austen to Nicholas Sparks and from fashion magasines to fiction!

6) Develop my French: I am so excited for this one! I love languages and hope I can spend this summer working on improving my language skills- if anyone has any tips, let me know!

7) Go camping: I haven't been camping for years and I always had a slight love-hate relationship with it as a child but for the past few months, I've really been wanting to go!

8) Try and make some decisions: the main one is going to be revolved around my future and what I want to do with it... my current train of thought is to study French and English at university after my gap year but this could well change!

9) Find some interesting countries and areas that I want to travel to: I have a mental list of about 20 places I want to see currently but I definitely need to research this further!

10) Continue blogging: this may be the most exciting one for me because I have read blogs and watched YouTube for over 4 years and have always wanted to get involved. I feel that now is the time for that!

I really enjoyed creating this list and I'm sure there will be more to add to this! I will keep you updated with my progress with these and I would love it if you made your summer bucket-list; I may be able to steal some ideas!!

Thank you for reading...

Jodie x

A Fresh Start!

Hello!

I haven't posted on this blog for over a year and I have entirely neglected it! I am writing this just to explain where I have been and what I plan to do with this blog in the future because I am incredibly excited!

2 years ago, I started the IB diploma programme and since then I have realised that it was the wrong time to start and be fully dedicated to a blog as I underestimated how much of my time it would consume! However, I love writing and a blog seems like the perfect opportunity for that. Thankfully, yesterday, I sat my final exam and feel ready to make this blog something special for myself and for anyone who is interested in reading it!! I am taking a gap year instead of going straight to uni as I still am unsure what I want to do with my life: all I know is that I love travel, writing, languages and beauty, although I had always intended to study veterinary medicine! I have spent so long being caught up in the 'importance' of making a final decision that I'm now starting to understand that finding a job I love may take time. During my gap year, I want to experience everything and anything and want to get out and see the world... this is something I'd love to share on this blog, as well as the beauty related posts that I always intended to post.

I'm beyond excited for the next few months and the chance to create something magical with this blog. I have so many ideas and dreams and I have come to realise that they are quite pointless if I don't attempt to pursue them! I hope that you enjoy the upcoming posts and the journey of this blog because my main aim is to make this a welcoming environment for all.

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to read this and I'd love it if you post any requests below!

- Jodie

x

Another tag!

Hi everyone, today I have decided to do another tag post because I saw it on: http://www.dazzleanddream.com/2013/02/beauty-blogger-tag.html and really liked the questions! I love tags because they let you get to know the people behind the blogs a bit more so I hope you enjoy!

1. What beauty resolutions have you set yourself for 2013?

Thinking about it now, my resolutions are to take my makeup off every night- even when I just want to go to sleep- and to wash my makeup brushes regularly as that is something I often neglect.

2. If you could click your fingers and make one beauty product appear to be yours, what would it be?

Hmm... a few of the YSL glossy stains look amazing! Lovely colours and the formulation looks incredible!

3. Tell me one of your favourite makeup tips.

One of my favourites is using nude eyeliner on the waterline and a highlight shadow in the inner corners of the eyes- both to brighten!

4. If you could raid anyone's makeup bag, famous or not, whose would it be?

Oo, this is a difficult one- I would say Amanda Seyfried's! I love how effortless and simple, yet gorgeous her makeup always is!

5. What's your current favourite skincare brand?

The Superdrug own 'Naturally Radiant' is really great, especially for such an affordable price! The hot cloth cleanser is lovely and amazing for removing makeup! I will be reviewing some of the line soon.

6. Why did you decide to start blogging?

I have watched youtube beauty videos for about 3-4 years and have read blogs for most of that; I have always wanted to start my own but never got the nerve to do it! I also love writing and beauty so it seemed perfect!

7. Who is your celebrity style crush?

This would be either Lauren Conrad or Taylor Swift. I love Lauren Conrad's effortless, casual style and I adore Taylor's vintage, quirky style!

8. If you could eat just one food forever, what would it be?

I don't really know... maybe pineapple or quinoa!

9. What is your dream job?

I'm not too sure what I want to study at university but maybe English, French or something along those lines!

10. What is your favourite film?

Legally blonde!

11. Tell me one random fact about you - it can be anything!

I'm not that interesting! I'm a vegetarian and have been for about 9 years!

I hope you have enjoyed this tag- I tag you all to do it! If you do, leave a link in the comments of this post so that I can check yours out.

Thank you for reading,

Jodie  x

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner Review!

Today I am going to be talking about another Rimmel product that has been very impressive: the Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajals as they are officially known! I have seen these on multiple occasions in the drugstore but never ended up getting one so am very happy that I finally bought one the other day. There are seven colours available- black, silver, bright blue, purple, bronze, nude and taupe. I chose to get the colour 'Nude' because I was very intrigued after hearing about the use of nude eyeliner to brighten your eyes.

For my first opinion, I really like this product and the colour is great for reducing redness and consequently making your eyes seem much more bright and awake. I tried to get some pictures of this on my waterline; however, it is a difficult colour to show so in this way so have just swatched it!

This eyeliner has a good consistency and is very smooth and easy to apply; the colour pay off of this colour is great and it really makes a difference when used on the waterline. In terms of being waterproof, this eyeliner is certainly much more longwearing than a standard eyeliner and does stay on the waterline fairly well. It does fade slightly but this is to be expected somewhat even with a waterproof product when used on the waterline. I do however think that it would be very longwearing on the upper lashline. The range of colours that Rimmel have brought out are also fantastic and have definately hit on some colours that other affordable brands have missed in the past. After trying this colour, I would like to try black which, if it follows the same consistency, would be a great staple and perhaps taupe, which looks gorgeous.

Overall, I would recommend trying out these because they are excellent for the price and there is a nice variety of colour options. If you have thought about trying a nude eyeliner, this would be a good place to start! These are available at all drugstores, although some only have a small range of the colours and are priced at £3.99. Boots currently have these on offer at 3 for 2 also!

Thank you for reading!

Jodie x

Rimmel Apocalips Review

Today's post is going to be about a product that has had a lot of hype recently in the beauty world- the Rimmel Apocalips lip lacquers! I have wanted to try these for a while now and finally got around to picking one up. There are 8 shades including a lovely pink and a staple red; however, I got the nude one which is fittingly named 'Nude Eclipse'. Now, I'm not really a nude lips kind of person because they tend to wash my pale skin out but this is really lovely.

The formula is quite unique in that it applies like a creamy gloss but dries somewhat. This means that it does have a stronger staying power than a standard lip gloss. However, I found that I did have to reapply this on multiple occasions as it does wear away and become too dry. In terms of colour, this one is very opaque and provides more of the colour expected of a lipstick. The only major downside I found was the smell which I don't particularly like. My one smells very strange and artificial but I am not sure if this is something that is a running occurence or if it is just mine. Nonetheless, I would definately recommend this colour specifically if you are in the market for a good nude!

'Nude Eclipse'

Overall, I really like this product and would quite like to try some of the other colours, especially the red. These are sold at all drugstores now but if you are interested in purchasing one, they are currently on offer in Boots for £5.99 and are also on 3 for 2!

Thank you for reading,

Jodie  x



Welcome and a Tag!

Welcome to Jodie's Jottings!

My name is Jodie and I am a self confessed make up, hair, decor and clothes obsessive. On this blog, I will be mainly reviewing and giving my honest opinions on beauty products; however, I will also be writing some fashion and decoration features. There are so many amazing blogs of this genre and I hope to add something a little different. I would like this to become a space where you can come to relax and get your beauty fix... without spending any money!

For this first post, I figured I would do a questions tag so you could get to know me better, so here goes...

1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?

My hair has a mind of it's own! If I blow dry it, it tends to be on the straighter side but if I leave it to dry naturally its more wavy!

2. What is your natural hair colour?

Browny-gingery auburn colour!

3. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?

It is it's natural colour at the moment!

4. How often do you wash your hair?

Every other day.

5. Do you wear the same style every day or change it?

Nope, I change it most days. I go between having it straight, curled or natural but occasionally I wear it up.

6. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?

I tend to do my own but will occasionally go to the salon!

7. How often to you change your nail polish?

Not very often- I'm really bad with maintaining it! My nails just chip really easily and I leave them most of the time.

8. Do you polish your toes in the winter, too or just in the summer

Just summer!

9. How long does it take to put on your makeup?

Not long at all- 10 minutes usually.

10. What do you do first? Face or eyes?

Face.

11. Do you "collect" makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?

*cough* I definitely could be considered a collector!

12. How often do you wear false eyelashes?

Not very often at all- I occasionally wear individuals as they're a bit more natural.

13. Do you do a full face of makeup every day?

No, to be honest, most days I just wear concealer, eyeliner, mascara and lipgloss but I love doing a full face of makeup!

14. Do you wear makeup when you are home alone (or with family)?

Only if I've been doing something else in the day, otherwise, usually not.

15. Will you leave the house without makeup?

Yes, quite often.

16. How many high end products do you have?

Not very many- I love drugstore bargains!

17. How often do you wash your makeup brushes?

I'm sooo bad with washing makeup brushes- I have good intentions to do it and then never do!

18. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you are getting dressed?

A bit of both- I plan for more important things but everything else tends to be chosen at the time.

19. How often do you change your handbag?

I use the same bag for fairly long periods of time; I only change if I want something smaller or bigger.

20. What time do you get up & go to sleep?

I usually get up at about 6:30am on a sixth form day and go to sleep at about 11pm.

21. How often & when do you workout?

Not as often as I wish I did- once a week at the gym! I walk my dog too (does that even count? haha)

22. Left-handed or Right-handed?

Right handed

23. How tall are you?

5'6" (and a half!)

24. Do you speak a foreign language?

I speak French but not fluently; I really want to learn as many languages though- I love them!

25. How many pets do you have?

Nope, but my brother has 2 geckos which are pretty cool!

26. How often are you on Blogger?

This is a new blog but I hope to be on here as much as possible!

27. Do you read the comments posted on blogs?

I am really passionate about this blog and I hope everyone will enjoy it so I promise to read all of the comments.

28. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?

Even before I started blogging I did this like crazy! Right now the Rimmel Apocalips is at the top of my list.

29. How did you come up with your blog name?

I pondered over names for so long but in the end I decided on this because it is simple and doesn't limit my blog.

30. What kind of camera do you use for photographs?

I will be using a casio exilim EX-Z2 digital camera for most of my pictures, especially where good quality is required but may use my iphone camera for some quick photos.

31. How often do you clean your house? (Daily, weekly, other)

As I live with my parents still, it's a joint effort but I try and keep my room tidy throughout the week and then will clear up properly at the weekend.

32. What is your favorite colour?

I really like teal, pink and red.

33. What is your favorite beauty/fashion magazine?

Company Magasine is definitely my favourite!

34. Do you swear?

Very occasionally- I hate it but sometimes!

35. What are you doing with the rest of your day?

Nothing exciting!

Wow- if you've made it through that, thank you! I really hope you are looking forward to this new project as much as I am.

I got this tag from http://www.glossedbeauty.com/2013/01/beauty-blogger-tag.html- go and read it- its fab!

Thank you again for reading.

-Jodie