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Thursday 28 December 2017

What I Got For Christmas 2017


Hello beauties, for today's post I'm going to do the highly requested what I got for Christmas post, every year I love reading blog posts and watching YouTube videos seeing what everyone gave and received. I get so much inspiration for present ideas from watching these videos also. I love Christmas it's my favourite time of the year, the season of giving, spending time with your loved ones and making memories! So, let's get started and I'll share with you all what I was lucky enough to receive this year.
 
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Tuesday 26 December 2017

Review: December's BirchBox


Hello beauties for today's post I am sharing with you all the contents inside this month's BirchBox. I have been subscribed to BirchBox since last January and have just decided to cancel my subscription to try something else so I can continue to do reviews for you. I have enjoyed these beauty boxes and for the price, you can't really go wrong! However, I feel I'm now starting to get a lot of the same products such as lipbalms and handcreams, so, any suggestions of new subscription services let me know in the comments.

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Sunday 24 December 2017

Festive Christmas Glam Make-Up Tutorial

Hello everyone, and happy Christmas eve. I really can't believe it's Christmas already! This year has literally flown by. I thought I'd share with you my festive make-up look for the Christmas period and talk you through the make-up products I've been loving recently. I haven't done a monthly favourites because I am saving up to do a huge beauty favourites at the end of this month to wrap up all my favourites for 2017.

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Saturday 16 December 2017

Finding The Real You & Learning To 'Just Say Yes!'

Good evening beauties. Today I wanted to do a different kind of post than my usual beauty review and speak to you all about how I have learnt to find myself and how saying 'yes' to more opportunities this year has had a life changing impact for me. We are coming up to Christmas (eek! and yes, I do still have shopping to do) and it won't be long until we will be partying and celebrating bringing in the new year. A new year, new beginnings!




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Sunday 26 November 2017

Review: November's BirchBox

Hello beauties, today I am reviewing the November BirchBox. This month BirchBox teamed up with Vogue the hand picked products are from the Vogue 100 Beauty Hall of Fame - including the Benefit hoola bronzer in every box!! I was pleased with the products in this month a range of beauty, hair care and nail products. I feel this is the most varied box I've had over recent months from BirchBox, so pleased to see what will be included in the December box.
 
 
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Saturday 11 November 2017

Lipsticks & Lifestyle! PowerLips Fluid

Hello beauties, in todays I will be telling you all about our PowerLips matte lipsticks which will be releasing on December 11th!! I'm literally so excited for this product! I will be launching some amaaaaazing liquid lipsticks. I will be sharing and promoting these on both my Instagram and Facebook Group. I'm sure after reading this post you'll be equally as excited as the formulation and finish of these gorgeous matte lipsticks are every beauty enthusiasts dream.

Blogger - Tayla-Blue wearing the shade Determined.

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Tuesday 7 November 2017

Review: September & October's BirchBox

Hello beauties I have decided to share both the September and October BirchBox's in one post for you all as I had a damaged bronzer in my September box so I had to wait for my replacement to be sent to me (good service from BirchBox they did this quite quickly!) and then before I knew it my October box had arrived. So, let's get into what products I received and what my thoughts are on both boxes.
 
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Monday 6 November 2017

DIY at home Chemical Peel? How to achieve Glowing Skin in 20 minutes!

Hello beauties, I have been trying out a new product in my skincare routine throughout the month of October that I have been absoutley loving and excited to share with you all. This is a really easy two step process to get glowing skin in under 20 minutes - it's so simple. 



 

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Tuesday 31 October 2017

October Favourites 2017

Hello beauties, I am back with my October Favourites. I'm aware I didn't post a September favourites post this month, but that was because I didn't have many changes in my favourite products to share with you all. This past month has been super busy however there has been one product that has stood out to me the most which I've been so excited to share with you all. I hope you've all had a fantastic month, Christmas is fast approaching us now so I will be preparing lot's of posts for you all in the run up to Christmas!


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Wednesday 18 October 2017

How To Find The Perfect Brushes | Beauty Maven Guide

Good evening beauties, I have been super busy over the last few weeks and my emails were starting to pile up so I took an evening out having a pamper and went through them all. I came across an email from a lady called Jessica talking to me about how to find and choose the perfect make-up brushes. I was really intrigued to go through their guide that they have created to see what tips I could pick up. Amongst emailing back and fourth we decided it would be great to team up and for me to share the link to their website for all of my fellow beauty addicts to have a snoop through with a cuppa.

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Saturday 7 October 2017

NU Colour: Plumping Lipbalm Review

 Hello beauties, this evening I will be reviewing our recent product launch which is our Plumping Lipbalm. I was lucky enough to be gifted one from the pre-launch in July and since I've had it I haven't stopped raving about it. I was super excited to announce to my friends, family and clients that this was available on the 25th September, it's safe to say my order list was quite crazy, in the run up of the launch I also hosted a competition were my lovely client Nikki won herself one of our balms. 

If you haven't already got our plumping lipbalm in your make-up bag then feel free to drop me a message to order one, I promise after reading this post and seeing all of the half-lip demos you'll be hooked and wanting to see your own results with this product.

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Sunday 1 October 2017

Halloween Tutorial - Slit Throat & Glamorous Skeleton Look

Hello beauties, this is the second Halloween look I have to share with you all. I have been 100% in the festive spirit over the last two days and cannot make to create some more Halloween looks throughout the month of October. This look I have done a slit throat, and a glamorous skeleton look! If you'd like to learn how to recreate this look, then keep on reading.
 

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Halloween Tutorial - Pre-Op / Post-Op Plastic Surgery

Hello beauties and happy 1st of October, the month of H A L L O W E E N. Who is excited for halloween, autumn leaves, fires, cosy nights in, films and hot chocolate? I usually watch lot's of Youtube videos to get inspiration of Halloween costumes and make-up ideas, but now I am blogging I've decided to post my own to hopefully help you this Halloween. I have quite a few different ideas; a zipper face look, glammed skeleton look and more! If there are any you'd like to see I will have a go at re-creating them.
 
PRE-OP > POST-OP PLASTIC SURGERY
HALLOWEEN TUTORIAL

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Sunday 24 September 2017

Follow-Me Blog: Getting My Hair Done And Come Shopping With Me!

Hello beauties I thought I'd give you an update on my weekend. I did a post similar to this a few months back, and I got such a good response. This weekend has been quite busy actually! Friday evening I went out for a meal with my boyfriend and his younger brother, after dropping off a few deliveries to my clients. On Saturday I spent a total of 3 hours in the hair salon, and had a chilled evening followed by Sunday I have been enjoying having a relaxed day with my boyfriend and working on my blog and beauty business. We also went shopping this afternoon which was so lovely and the weather was pretty good today too!
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Sunday 17 September 2017

NU Skin - Radiance Sheet Mask: Review & Demo

Hello beauties I am reviewing the NU Skin Radiance Sheet masks for you all today. I have been super excited since the pre-launch to get my hands on this mask and have a pamper evening in; you know the kind... candles lit, your favourite comfort food, pampering your skin with your must-have products and applying a fresh tan!

 
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Tuesday 12 September 2017

Estee Lauder Haul | Debenhams Event

Hello beauties, last week my friend Hayley told me about a beauty event and gift set that was available when you purchase two or more Estee Lauder products, one to be skincare or foundation. I have been using the Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation for some time and needed to stock up on my foundation, so I decided to head down to my local Debenhams to check out the deal for myself, as a beauty lover I can't resist.

Here is the beauty stand....

Discover the gift set here when you select an Estee Lauder product!
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Sunday 10 September 2017

August Favourites 2017

Hello beauties and welcome to the wonderful month of September. I hope you all had a lovely August!! It was the month of my boyfriend's birthday he was showered with gifts; his favourite being a personalised Manchester United T-Shirt and surprise family birthday meal, we also went out for lot's of meals and I embarked on a new adventure - my global beauty business - which if you aren't already apart of my group you 100% need to join and try out the products - you'll fall in love with them. Follow me here. I have also taken a shine to Instagram and have been uploading much more frequently on there so be sure to follow me - links to all of my social media are on the homepage of my blog.
 

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Monday 28 August 2017

NU Skin - Beauty Box | Full Review

Hiya beauties, as a beauty obsessive I am always trying and testing out new products to review for you all. I have been so excited to tell you all about this beauty box by NU Skin. This is hands down my most loved and raved about purchase of the year yet! This beauty box contains 7 of the companies best-selling products which are loved by so many people,
including celebrities!

Yep, that's right, lots of celebrities have featured these products on their social media platforms; especially Instagram (as we all know we only post what we actually love there!) 

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Thursday 24 August 2017

Review: August's BirchBox

Hello beauties, it's BirchBox time again! Who is currently subscribed to a monthly subscription service, and if so what one? I'd love to know. This month at work, we've all been discussing which monthly subscriptions we're subscribed to, and whilst most of us have signed up to BirchBox, I discovered two other's that I'm keen to try. Firstly is the Pink Parcel Box, which is tailored to women at their time of the month, including lot's of treats to pamper yourself with during that time, and also the Cohorted Beauty Box which is more of a higher-end luxury make-up items (search it - they look incredible!!) If you're subscribed to either of these, let me know if you like them. Now, let's get into this month's BirchBox.
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Thursday 10 August 2017

Review/First Impressions: NU Skin Best Sellers

Hello beauties, for today's post I wanted to share with you a brand I have been introduced to by the products by a lovely lady called Clare who I have to thank for making me completing falling in love with, and now I'm going to tell you exactly why I love them and how they've replaced my old must-haves in my make-up and skincare bag.

Sit down with a cuppa, relax and read along!

BEST SELLING PRODUCTS:


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Saturday 5 August 2017

New-In Beauty: L'Oreal Paradise Extatic Mascara Review

Hello beauties during my recent shopping trip to Superdrug where I spent just under £50 eek! - watch the haul video on my Facebook page here I purchased the L'Oreal Paradise Extatic mascara as it's been hugely raved about all over social media, so I'm guessing you've probably heard of it to. So today, I put it to the test to see how good it really is, and is it worth you purchasing it. I have also heard that this mascara is a dupe of the Too Faced Better than Sex mascara which is double the price - so if you already have that one, then it'll be good for you to compare the two and possibly save yourself some money.


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Friday 4 August 2017

July Favourites 2017

Hello beauties, another month has gone crazy fast is my first thought when I turned my calendar over to August! I do love the month of August as it's birthday season for my Grandad and my boyfriend and usually means some good weather in the UK (usually, we have not had the best start so far this month!) Throughout July I discovered some must-have staple pieces of make-up to keep in my make-up bag and didn't venture out and try too many new products, however this month I've tried so many new products already! So let's see if they make the cut for next month's favourites.
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Wednesday 2 August 2017

Urban Decay NAKED HEAT - Review & Swatches

Hello beauties, as you'll know the beauty world was taken over in June with the news wave of Urban Decay releasing a new palette. It's been quite a few years since Urban Decay have caused this much attention online and in the media, just as the original, naked 2, 3 and smokey palettes did when they were released, and then the excitement was waned when the Naked Basic palettes were launched, however the Naked HEAT has certainly caused a stir and grasped our attention whilst awaiting the release date but has it been justified?

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Saturday 29 July 2017

My Summer Beauty Essentials

Hello beauties, I have been sorting through my make-up bag as I do every season - who doesn't enjoy changing out their wardrobe and beauty products to adapt to the weather changes! Summer is my favourite time of the year as it has so many perks - hot weather, holidays, longer evenings and so on. Although, Summer can prove more challenging when it comes to doing your make-up as you need products which won't melt off your skin in the heat and that are light-weight so it doesn't feel heavy on your skin. I'll be sharing my favourite Summer beauty products with you all in today's post and I'd love to know yours too.
 
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Saturday 22 July 2017

Make-Up Tutorial | Summer Festival Inspired Look FT. On The Glow Glitters


Hi beauties, I was recently contacted on Instagram by a company called on the glow glitters; they sell glitter pigments which are super versatile and can be used on the face, in your hair or on your body and they asked if I'd like to try one out, of course I said yes as I've never tried anything like this before and it would be fun to create a Summer Festival vibe make-up look for you all. So, let's get into it!
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Monday 17 July 2017

Make-Up Tutorial | Bronzed Smokey Eyes & Classic Red Lip

Hi beauties, I have been loving posting more make-up tutorials recently and after being sent some products from Avon Cosmetics to try over the last week, I thought why not play around with the make-up and create a look to share with you all.



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Sunday 16 July 2017

Review Of The Best Tan & Tan Eraser by Bondi Sands

Hi beauties, today's post is all things tan related! I recently discovered this tanning brand after hearing lot's of amazing reviews about the Bondi Sands tan eraser I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw before and after photo's of the tan being completely removed, so I thought I'd try it out myself and let you know my thoughts.


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Saturday 15 July 2017

The Update: June's Weight Loss + Healthy Lifestyle Challenge

Hi angels, welcome to the last segment of my loose a stone with me challenge in June. I agreed to dedicate one whole post in this weight loss chapter to saying have I completed the challenge or not! So I'd love for you to keep on reading...
 
 
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Make-Up Tutorial | Gold Glittery Smokey Eyes & Bronzed Skin

Hi beauties, I decided to do a live make-up tutorial, watch it here and of course I have to share with you the finished look and tell you which make-up products I used and show you the make-up look I created.


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Monday 10 July 2017

Review: July's Birchbox

Hiya beauties, it's BirchBox time!! If you enjoy discovering new-in beauty products then this beauty box would be perfect for you, but  before you go ahead and order, read my post to discover what beauty must-haves you could get this month. The best thing about this subscription service is, it feels like my birthday every month except I'm buying the present myself!
 
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Sunday 9 July 2017

HUGE Make-Up & Beauty Haul!

Hi beauties, guess who's been make-up shopping again! (yes, that'll be me!) I have brought some products which have been on my wish-list and the rest, well let's call them impulse buys which, for the price you can't resist but to add into your basket.
 
Are you a make-up obsessive? Then this post is just for you...



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Saturday 8 July 2017

June Favourites 2017

Hi beauties,
 
Another month has gone speeding past our eyes again, I really enjoyed the month of June I went to lot's of BBQ's had fun with family and friends and attended the South West Call Centre awards with work, and on the blogging side of things we managed to reach over 20,000 viewers/followers - how amazing! Thank you! Onto the favourites which I found pretty hard to narrow down this month as I've tried and tested lot's of new products for you all. Let me know your favourites for the month too.
 


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Sunday 2 July 2017

Dupe Alert | Urban Decay Naked Palettes VS W7 Palettes

Hello beauties,
 
The Urban Decay Naked palettes have taken over the beauty world for many years now, they are some of the most spoken about palettes, they are known for having beautiful packaging and great pigmentation with colours to suit every skin tone, however as the beauty world grows some drugstore brands are starting to compete with them - hence the W7 palettes which caught my eye by the similarity between the palettes, I have found two dupes for you, so if you want to save some pennies and compare them too, keep on reading!
 
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Saturday 1 July 2017

Get Event Ready With Me | 2017 SWCCF Award Show

Hello beauties,

On Thursday evening the company I work for whisked us away to Bristol to attend the South West Call Centre Forum Award Show which was held at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol. We were wined and dined, and treated like royalty - of course I had to take lot's of photo's to share with you all and show you how I get ready for an event!


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Tuesday 27 June 2017

Weight Loss + Healthy Lifestyle Journey #4 | Summer 2017

Hello beauties,

We are now on the fourth week of the loose a stone with me in June challenge - hasn't this been a long month?! I have an important event later this week, so have been sticking to my plan as tight as possible! Are you toning up for Summer? if so let me know how you're doing!

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Saturday 24 June 2017

Follow-Me Blog | Road Trip to Bournemouth

Hello beauties,
I spent the day yesterday on a spontaneous road trip and date day in Bournemouth with my boyfriend to spend time on the beach and to do some shopping. We both had such a lovely day so I thought I'd share the photo's I took on my camera so you can have a sneak peak into our day.
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Thursday 22 June 2017

Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation | Is it worth the hype?

Hello beauties,
 
I have heard some incredible reviews about the Estee Lauder Double Wear 'Stay in Place' liquid foundation so I decided to head into the shops and ask for a sample of the foundation to let you all know my thoughts. Have you tried this foundation? Is it a holy-grail for you?


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Monday 19 June 2017

Weight Loss + Healthy Lifestyle Journey #3 | Summer 2017

Hello beauties,
Here we are again, with the third segment of my challenge to loose a stone in June. I'm doing really well so far, and I must admit this beautiful, scorching hot weather which we've recently had in the UK is making it so much easier to stick to shakes and healthy salads!

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Sunday 18 June 2017

Girls Insider | Girlsmouth

Hello beauties,

I recently reviewed Girlsmouth's Facebook page on my blog back in May, when they had a member count of 40,096 and to date, this fast-growing girls group has 79,068 members worldwide with girls joining everyday this is quickly becoming the hottest group around!
 
Need to rant? Need advice? Need a confidence boost? Why not reach out to over 79K beautiful girls in this join-only group (members have to be over the age of 16!) to make some amazing friends - due to their success rate, and celebrity following they have now launched a GIRLSMOUTH website - which you just need to be apart of! so why wait and miss anymore of the fun?

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Friday 16 June 2017

How To: Care For Your Hair | Favourite Masks + Oils

 Hello Beauties,
 
If there's one thing us girls all have in common it's the love for our hair! I have tried and tested so many different hair masks, treatments and oils and have narrowed it down to my favourite few to share with you all.
 

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Tuesday 13 June 2017

My Top 5 Favourite Highlighters

Hello beauties,


One of my favourite make-up products to use is a highlighter, I think I speak for all girls when I say that I love to smother my face in highlighter. If you are a fan of glowy skin and love having incredibly highlighted gorgeous skin then this post is tailored for you!


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Sunday 11 June 2017

Weight Loss + Healthy Lifestyle Journey #2 | Summer 2017

Hello beauties,
 
I'm back with the second segment of my challenge to loose a stone in June. Looking back to last week's post I was really happy with the progress I've made, however I wanted to try even harder this week. I am seeing more definition in my body and am feeling much healthier already and for me - that's great progress, we will find out if (I hope!) I've hit my target on the last week of June!

     
 
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Friday 9 June 2017

Review: June's Birchbox

Hello beauties,

My favourite time of the month has quickly come around again, delivery time! I was really impressed with how quickly I received my BirchBox this month (within 8 days of purchase!) which is always a perk - as I am impatient from the moment my email says 'dispatched.' I have been subscribed to BirchBox since January and this month I became a VIP.BirchBox is a monthly subscription service which deliver 5 luxe make-up, skincare or hair care items to your door each month all for £12.95 (Inc. P&P) so basically, a gift from me to me every month, why? because, us girls deserve a pick me up pamper treat.

Contents inside my June BirchBox:



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Monday 5 June 2017

Weight Loss + Healthy Lifestyle Journey | Summer 2017

Hello beauties,


Welcome to a NEW segment that I'm running throughout June. In May I really upped my fitness game, going to the gym at least 3-4 times minimum a week, joining classes and eating even more healthier than I previously was... and I lost a stone! I had messages flooding in; asking me how I'd lost so much weight! so I thought... why not tell you all? and commit to loosing a stone with you. I will be posting every week to discuss my progress.


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Saturday 3 June 2017

Follow-Me Blog | Bouncy Blow-Dry & Relaxtion

Hello beauties,

I had a late morning treatment booked in today at the Salon. I have been having my hair dyed blonde for several years now and decided to look after my locks more! I booked for a hair treatment mask and of course a bouncy Essex blow-dry! The hair treatment mask lasted for 5-10 minutes and has left my hair feeling so healthy and revitalised. After discussing with my hairdresser how healthy my hair has been since using less heat we agreed for me to book in every month or so for a treatment mask, wash and blow-dry. I love the feeling after going to the salon - I feel like a pampered princess. How often do you get your hair done? I'd love to know what products you use too!




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Tuesday 30 May 2017

May Favourites 2017

Hello beauties,

I hope you've all had a fab month of May - I can't believe we are approaching June, this year is definitely flying by. I enjoy gathering my products up at the end of each month remembering what products worked well.. and which ones were not so good. I have tried a few new products this month which usually are found through my monthly subscription service with Birch Box so I thought I'd share them all with you; ranging from beauty products to health products. Let me know what your favourites have been this month as a beauty obsessive I love discovering new products and reviewing them for you all.


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Saturday 27 May 2017

Review: Annabella's

Hello beauties,

I have been following a small (but fast growing!) business page for the last few months and I've decided it's finally time to share it with you. I know and am very close the owner of Annabella's, her name is Josie and she has an incredible talent and is extremely artistic. If you like unique and handmade gifts then this page is definitely for you.

Yes, it is a one-girl band who's hands properly ache at the end of doing all of our beautiful hand crafted designs, but every single product is designed with such attention to detail and care - the reviews and ratings are incredible!

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Full Face Make-Up Tutorial | Contour & Smokey Eyes

Hello beauties,

Two make-up tutorials in two days?! Aren't you a lucky bunch. I have recently had lots of comments and messages from girls, asking for me to do a make-up look focusing on how to create my signature smokey eye-look and some 'how to' contour tips! So if that interests you then stay tuned for lot's of photo's and details on how to create this look.

Here is me baring all fresh face, without make-up! It's important for us to all feel happy and comfortable in our body / skin however, as a beauty obsessive I love experimenting with make-up and enhancing my skills, I like to use make-up to enhance my natural features rather than to cover them up - I think that goes for most of us, let me know your thoughts.

 

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Friday 26 May 2017

Minimalistic Make-Up Look & Lashes | Beauty Tutorial

Hello beauties,

I thought with the beautiful weather recently (which is rare for the UK!) that I  didn't want to faff around with applying heavy eye make up so I decided to create a simple, dewy natural make-up look which includes an SPF to protect my skin in the sunshine.

 

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