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Video: Haul Time

Video: Haul Time

I have been known to partake in a spot of shopping. Ok so that’s the understatement of the century but I have been quite good lately. Here’s a little haul video… (products listed below) http://youtu.be/CIMQtOzvZgE Products I mentioned:Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer...
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October Favourites Video

October Favourites Video

October favourites time! There are quite a few this month. I also came across quite a few products that I didn’t rate at all, maybe I should make a disappointments video too. I find those useful, let me know if you do. For now, here are my current favourite make-up and beauty products… Links...
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What do you spend No7 vouchers on?

What do you spend No7 vouchers on?

I’m always grateful when the sales assistant hands me a €7.50 off voucher at the till in Boots. However, the voucher is for No.7 products. I’m really not a fan (although their lipstick in Starshell is one of my favourites). When I was in college I seemed to be in Boots a few times a...
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NYX Lipstick Haulage

NYX Lipstick Haulage

NYX Lipsticks. I only have Paris and Flower, both of which I love just as much as any of my MAC pinks. I wanted to try a few more. These lippies are all from BeautyFragrances.co.uk. Pumpkin Pie, Circe, Summer Love, Baby Pink, , Harmonica   Pumpkin Pie, Circe, Summer Love, Baby Pink, , Harmonica Swatches...
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NYC Show Time Volumising Mascara – Review

NYC Show Time Volumising Mascara – Review

I have been using NYC Show Time Volumising Mascara as part of an affordable mascara comparison project (more on that later). I have been quite impressed with this one so far.   This is a great every day mascara. It coats my lashes evenly, doesn’t make my lashes look like plastic (pet...
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Lipstick Love – Isa Dora Pink Parfait Review & Swatches

Lipstick Love – Isa Dora Pink Parfait Review & Swatches

If you watched my recent product rave video you will have heard me rant a little about an Isa Dora Jelly Kiss lipstick I have recently fallen for. It’s a beautiful pink (what a shocker) in 53 Pink Parfait. You can find swatches below and photos of what it looks like on me for reference. And...
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NYX Lip Pencils – Swatches and Review

NYX Lip Pencils – Swatches and Review

I mentioned in my latest haul video that I picked up three NYX lip pencils whilst in the US. I had actually intended to buy more but the local Ulta didn’t stock the entire line, boo hoo. I had 8 shades to choose from, none of which were neutrals. I eventually settled on these three. Dolly Pink,...
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Milani Easy Liner in Blue Eyes

Milani Easy Liner in Blue Eyes

Continuing with my pattern of buying all things blue, don’t ask me why, I picked up a Milani Easy liner in Blue Eye. I must have really been feeling the blue while I was in Chicago but at least it’s a little different to the countless navy eye liners I possess. This one is a little brighter. It’s...
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Face of the Day – using Wet n Wild Idol Eyes

Face of the Day – using Wet n Wild Idol Eyes

My post this morning was on the Idol Eyes Creme Pencil from Wet n Wild in Distress. I decided to follow up my review and swatches with a Face of the Day post. I meant to post this last week, oops! I wanted a no make-up look today with the exception of the gorgeous dark blue pencil, which I used as...
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Addicted to Wet n’ Wild Idol Eyes Creme Shadow Pencil

Addicted to Wet n’ Wild Idol Eyes Creme Shadow Pencil

I picked up quite a few bargains during my stay in the US at Christmas (haul video part one will be up this evening on my YouTube channel). Quite a few of your recommended that I pick up an Idol Eyes Creme Shadow Pencil from Wet n Wild. You were right, I completely needed this one :) I chose number...
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Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer Means Business!

Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer Means Business!

I love trying out different concealers. Mainly because I’m searching for the elusive ‘affordable yet amazing’ one. I know, it’s a lot to expect but I think I may have found one that comes close. I have using Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer for the past week. Not only am I...
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Bargain Find #1 – the €1 Dazzleglass

Bargain Find #1 – the €1 Dazzleglass

I have come across two great finds this week. Thought I’d share! Find #1 I picked up a very cheap gloss today that reminded me of a MAC Dazzleglass. This rather surprising find came from Penneys / Primark.   It’s called Gilt and it’s a shimmery, sheer gloss with gold...
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Chicago Update!

Chicago Update!

As you know I’m in Chicago at the moment. Thought I would post a little update on my trip so far…that being the shopping really :)   Outlet shopping Firstly, I am quite proud of myself. I went to Aurora yesterday to visit the outlet. Yes, I hear you. Amy in an outlet? Surely that...
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Houston Minty Lip Gloss from e.l.f

Houston Minty Lip Gloss from e.l.f

I had a few requests for do a follow up with some swatches on the e.l.f Minty Lipgloss. The shade I have is Houston.     A closer look at the shimmery particles…   On the lips it’s a sheer pink shade with a touch of Magenta. The colour in the tube had me all...
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Review: e.l.f’s Makeup Mist & Set Spray

Review: e.l.f’s Makeup Mist & Set Spray

Quite a few of you have asked I was getting on the e.l.f Makeup Mist & Set. I decided to put together a little review post! First to the product claims (from e.l.f website) “Keep your makeup in place all day with a radiance boosting invisible hold.The invigorating mist moisturizes...
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