October Faves

Hello Hello HELLO! (Sorry, I'm extra excited to see you today!)

So, here we are with our October favourites. But of course, they'll see you right through the winter, and probably the whole year to be fair. So, let's get on with it.

First up is this BaByliss Volume Waves Curling Iron. This is great for creating loose natural waves, instead of those hideous tight ringlets. With this iron you can achieve the look of everyone's new found idol and fashion icon, Elsa from FROZEN. At only 20 quid, these are an absolute GIVEAWAY. Seriously peeps, you need these. And no, we're not on commission, they're just that good.

Moving swiftly onto our second October love, Vaseline Spray and Go Body Moisturiser. It sinks into the skin as effortlessly as the Titanic into the ocean (probably not the best analogy... sorry guys!). It smells divine, and is ease of use as you just spray and carry on getting ready. Very worthy of it's October Favourite status.

Third up is this Hydrating Gel-Cream moisturiser from Resultime. We love this baby due to it's extreme hydrating qualities and sensitive to begrudging skin. It also sits nicely as a primer or base under foundation without distorting the make up look. The science of it is what makes it so good for your skin, containing essential properties that firm and hydrate your skin.

Our fourth fave product is Tea Tree Oil. It's a bit of a classic I grant you, the kinda thing your Gran always keeps in the medicine cabinet. However, don't let it's unfair dismissal put you off. It's pure oil, and it's great for sensitive skin. Pesky or belligerent spots will be a thing of the past once Tea Tree oil works it's magic. Deffo worth an investment. It's just a little bottle, but will last ages, and works WONDERS.

Shalala... Final product is the infamous MAC 217 brush which also makes the line up in our October favourites. It's great for blending and general eye maintenance. It also fits nicely for working with the eye crease, who'd have guessed it? It's a good size aswell, perfect for eye shaping. Deffo a good one to have in your tool kit.


So, hope you can take some inspiration from our October loves. If you purchase any, do let us know :)

Until next time,

LLB X

Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2014

Howdy Fellow Blogees,

With only 53 days and 6 hours to the big day (Christmas I'm referring to, obviously) from now until then, we're on high alert for anything slightly Christmas related. Although there are many glorious gains to the festive period, one thing that makes us tremble with excitement is December the First, when you can finally open the first little door on your advent calendar (thats if you have managed to last that long!).  But what if chocolate isn't really your bag? Or more likely, your on a pre-Christmas diet? A Detox? Or you just have slightly more expensive tastes? Well luckily help is on hand to guide you to your perfect advent calendar.

First up is this limited edition delight from Benefit. With this one, you'll be counting all the days to Christmas Eve looking fantastic. Including Benefit's well- renowned the 'POREfessional' and 'High Beam', behind every door is a dazzling treat that will get you straight into the Christmas cheer. Highly recommended!

Benefit - £60

Next is this ravishing mini mani advent calandar from Ciate. Behind every door you can expect to find one of 24 of Ciate's most popular nail polishes. Just perfect, you can wear one every day leading up to Christmas. Hey, why not give your nails a treat too, they've worked as hard as you this past year.

Ciaté - £49

Jo Malone, Queen of the posh smells, has really excelled herself here. Her advent calendar, comes complete with a vivacious collection of everything from perfumes to mini candles. Great for setting your house up as a winter wonderland, your house will be made into a home with these festive smells. And you won't smell too bad either! It's a tad expensive though, so buy with caution. Or start saving up now, so you can afford next year's one.

Jo Malone - £250

Mr Selfridge and all his crew have clearly been working hard to produce a smörgåsbord of fragrances, moisturisers and make up, so you can get yourself looking your best for that Christmas party with an array of all our favourite designer brands.

Selfridges - £85

This one from Toppy is the cheapest of the lot, but by all means not the least exciting. Behind each door, is an exciting mix of Earrings, Necklaces and Rings. If you're more into quirky jewellery than lotions and potions, this one is definitely for you. The best part about this is you'll be stocked up on jewellery until next Christmas.

Topshop Freedom Jewellery - £25

Last but not least, is this one from king of department stores, Liberty. All your fave brands are included in this beautifully packaged calendar picturing the London store. Little on the pricey side, but deffo worth it. You'll feel like a new woman by the time you've used all these beauty treats.

Ok, so there you have it! Our full load down on what advent calendars will be rocking your tinsel tarnished world this December.  Let us know if you happen to purchase any of them, we love hearing from you!

Happy Saturday! (And if you're into Halloween, we hope it went off with a bang. If you're in the skeptics corner, it's all over now people- you can rest easy in your arm chair!)

Until next time...

LLB  X

Libertys - £149

Ok, so there you have it! Our full load down on what advent calendars will be rocking your tinsel tarnished world this December.  Let us know if you happen to purchase any of them, we love hearing from you!

Happy Saturday! (And if you're into Halloween, we hope it went off with a bang. If you're in the skeptics corner, it's all over now people- you can rest easy in your arm chair!)

Until next time...

LLB  X

Moroccanoil Treatment Review

Fellow Blogees,

With Autumn on the cusp of emerging, everything including skin, nails and particularly hair can begin to feel dry and brittle during the colder months. If you're looking for something to protect and replenish your hair, look no further than 'Moroccanoil Treatment' by MOROCCANOIL. In recent times, there has been a serge in popularity for Oil based products for hair because of it's deeply moisturising qualities. Containing a wide range of natural acids and vitamins, including Vitamin E and Omega 3, it has all the strengthening power to renew and restore your mane,without the heaviness and stiffness other products (that shall remain nameless!) create. Another great quality of Moroccan or Argan oil is it's suitable for all hair types, so it doesn't matter what type or density your hair is, it's a universal product for the world and is his wife to enjoy! A further benefit of the treatment, is it eradicates any flyaways or damage caused by a range of factors. These factors are likely to be what we like to dub as 'necessary' maintenance we feel compelled to do to our hair, such as: blow-drying, straightening,curling,dying,bleaching etc. However, the Morocannoil Treatment can be used to style hair as well, but in a more natural way, meaning horrible heat and cans of hairspray can become a thing of the past, horahhh!

Hopefully that's all the science small talk out the way! Now, apart from anything else in its favour (and that's quite a few things!) this particular treatment by MOROCANOIL has the staying power of an irritating fly. Upon purchasing the product, you may be under the illusion that it's not a great deal for your money, as the bottle looks tiiiiny (this one we've featured is 25ml). BUT, do not jump to such conclusions my friends, it lasts an incredibly long time. We estimate this little 25ml bottle has lasted about 9 months, because it's small but mighty; only requiring a few drops at a time. So don't apply laboriously, it doesn't require it. So in short, it's great value for money!

Just when you though it couldn't get any better; then you open the bottle. You are then transported  into a tropical haven of peace and tranquility. It also has a feel of a spa about it, as though your hair is being treated to a massage, which isn't far from the truth! After you've used the oil, you'd be surprised at how quickly your hair dries, which is also very handy, as it cuts out the heat, and allows the hair to  dry naturally. This is always a preferred way to let the hair dry as it avoids frizz and more damage to the hair through styling.

After a just a few uses, you will begin to notice a real change in your hair. The oil makes the hair feel so much more soft and healthier, with more natural shine and bounce. Your hair will look visibly improved and revitalised, and who doesn't want that in their lives?

So as you can see, we are strong advocates of the stuff. It's available in a wide range of brands, products and styling treatments, so be sure to research and find the best one for you. Go forth, and give it a try. You'll wonder how you ever lived without it, promise.

Moroccanoil - £13.45 (25ml)

Until next time you lovely lot,

LLB x