A bit of a different post - Ted Talk by Steve Jobs.

Hello!

This is a completely different post to usual, and I would also like to apologise for the fact that my blog has been majorly quiet this last week. My time in France is quickly running out and I have been so busy trying to profit from the time I have left that I just haven't had the time to sit down and write. 

One of my friends is completely obsessed with TED Talks, and plays them to me at any opportunity (not that I mind as they are extremely informative and eye-opening). 

For a bit of background, one of the units I have had to teach at school this year is called 'Myths and Heroes', and a lot of my students said that Steve Jobs is a hero. Now I do not agree with this, but he was a huge success during his lifetime, so obviously he was doing something right, right?!

I'm constantly worried about what I'm going to do with my life, after university, so this speech is great for reminding me that even one of the richest, most successful men in the world did not know what to do with his life when he was at university (so much so that he dropped out!).

So here goes, I recommend you watch this video!

Also, check out the TED Talks website, there's loads of great stuff on there.

xxx.

Sample Sunday - Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia perfume review.

Hey guys, how are you?

I missed last Sunday's Sample Sunday post because I was away on holiday and didn't have time to schedule a post before I went, but all back to normal now! Today's product is a perfume, which I think are quite hard to review because it all comes down to the scent, which I can't really send over the internet... unless you fell for Google's April Fool's Day prank? But anywayyyy... the perfume sample I've been using is Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia Eau de parfam. 

So this is a 1.5ml sample I received with a recent makeup purchase, and although 1.ml doesn't sound that much, I've used it pretty much everyday this week and there is still plenty left - obviously, unless you drown yourself in perfume, a spritz or two really isn't too much. I've visited The Perfume Shop page for this perfume, and I can definitely smell the jasmine coming through - which I'm loving, just in case you missed my last conditioner review! It really is a lovely, fresh spring/ summer fragrance and I'm glad I have come across it in sample form as Giorgio Armani perfumes aren't something I've tried before. I would definitely consider buying the full-size version once I run out of my Chanel Chance.

Have you tried this perfume before? What are your fave S/S smells?

xxx.

France Alert! - Le Petit Marseillais White Clay and Jasmine conditioner review.

Bonjour mes petits pois!

I thought a French intro would be all the more suitable today as I'm writing a quick post about a French product - sooooo I know the majority of my readers live in the UK and therefore can't get this product, I thought I would write this review as a heads up, just in case any of you have a cheeky Parisian weekend coming up haha. The product is Le Petit Marseillais White Clay and Jasmine conditioner.

The main thing I absolutely love about this conditioner is the scent - it's just like a Dior perfume my mum uses (Diorissimo, perhaps?). It makes showering a dreammmm and believe me with the awful excuse of a bathroom I have, it's a much welcomed product haha! The scent isn't too overpowering though, meaning that it doesn't linger too much after rinsing and doesn't interfere with perfume. 

The formula is luxuriously thick, and it really coats the hair very well, and detangles it, too. I can feel the difference in my hair as soon as I put it on - it really does get rid of a lot of knots in the lengths. Which is great because my hair is soooo long at the moment. 

I'm not sure if I can make a comment about whether it has greatly affected the condition of my hair (above the usual level) because I am in need of a haircut at the moment so my ends are horrendous and I doubt there is any conditioner on the planet that would salvage them! But, this is a great, inexpensive, everyday conditioner and if you are after a great smelling and luxuriously feeling product on a budget (and happen to be in France) then definitely pick this up!

I would also recommend you try the other products by Le Petit Marseillais - they have shampoos, conditioners, shower gels and soaps, and they all come in gorgeous scents!

Have you ever tried anything by Le Petit Marseillais?

xxx.

P.S. This conditioner, along with other Le Petit Marseillais products, is widely available in all supermarkets and some pharmacies and department stores in France.

Archive - L'Oreal Collagen Filler Lip review.

Hey guys!

So today's article is actually an archive article from my old blog! Hope you enjoy.

 

I have wanted to try this product out for ages having seen adverts for it on TV (who doesn't want fuller lips?!) but always thought it was a bit expensive seeing as I was a bit dubious as to whether it would actually do anything. But a few weeks ago I was browsing TKMaxx and saw it for only £4 so I thought why not give it a go!

I have been using L'oreal Paris Collagen Filler Lip for about 3 weeks now, morning and night. The product consists of two creams: one for around the lips and one for the lips. You apply the Anti-Feathering Cream around your lips and gently dab it into the skin, and then you use the Plumping Serum on the lips. The Anti-Feathering Cream is very light and absorbs very quickly, which is great as no-one has time in the mornings to wait for heavy creams to absorb! The Plumping Serum is a little bit thicker, but still absorbs really quickly and has a lovely moisturising effect on the lips.

As you can see, the applicators are really well designed making the product easy to use - you don't even need a mirror! It's probably one of the reasons I have actually used it everyday.

Right, so has it actually worked though? I haven't really got any lines around my lips as I'm only 21, so I suppose there wasn't really much for the product to do in the first place. Apart from the fact that my lips do feel like they are in better condition due to the moisturising effect, I am sad to say that my lips and the surrounding area haven't changed much. However, I think I would give this product a go again in a few years when I might have more wrinkles as I think it would be a fairer test.

I look a before and after picture, can you see any difference?

I would love to read a more positive review of this product, anyone written or seen one?

xxx.

The product is available here priced at £13.99 - or maybe you'll find it in your local TKMaxx too!

(Another...) NOTD - Sephora in Where's My Purse?

Bonjour!

I had a look at my post views the other day, and a lot of my NOTD/ nail varnish reviews seem to be pulling in the most readers and comments, so I'm taking this as a sign that you guys like reading them? Anyway, I've been majorly busy so I haven't had time to photograph anything so NOTDs are the easiest thing to do I think. So as you know, I'm living in France at the moment (only a month or so left, booooo!) so of course I've made a few trips to Sephora, and I picked up one of their own-brand nail varnishes in shade L23- Where's My Purse? I'd been after a nice nude shade for a while - I think it's great for when you haven't got the time to paint your nails properly. It's just a lovely neutral.

I would describe this shade as a milky tea colour. I personally hate milky tea (and milk in general) but I'm loving the colour! I think it's really classy and simple, making it very easy to wear in any season.

I'm very disappointed with the formula, though. It's obviously a very sheer colour so I had to apply three coats to achieve a nice level of coverage - no problem with that as my fave Ciate varnish also takes three coats to look good. However, this varnish started peeling off in large pieces after about a day, not great! What's worse is I've actually bought two Sephora varnishes for a friend, so if she does a post on them we will see what she thinks! Overall, the range is very affordable to I probably would buy a few more colours, but as least now I know what the expect wear-wise.

What's your favourite nude? Have you tried Sephora varnishes?

xxx.

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Sample Sunday - Dior Capture Totale Eyes Essential.

Happy Sunday, readers!

To carry on with my 'Sample Sunday' series, I'm reviewing a sample of Dior Capture Totale Eyes Essential Eye Zone Boosting Super Serum. 

I received this sample with a purchase of a perfume a few months ago, and have been using it on and off since. The bottle doesn't actually state how much product is in the sample, but it's actually a fair amount, especially seeing as I usually use a tiiiiiny amount for each eye - a little goes a long way! It's a lovely eye cream actually and doesn't irritate my eyes one bit, which is a miracle haha. The texture is very luxurious and I can definitely feel the moisturising effect around my eyes more so than with a cheaper or thinner formula cream. However, the price tag is a hefty £49 for 15ml, and although  I do love this product, I don't think it's something I can afford to buy seeing as I am a student... once I have a real job I will definitely consider buying this though!

Do you use an eye cream? What's your favourite?

xxx

Available at Boots priced at £49 for 15ml.

The Procrastinating Beauty Blogger Tag.

Hello! I was tagged by the lovely Millie over at Hidden Beauty, do make sure you check out her blog.

1. Name a beauty regime that you rarely do.

Hmmmm, I can't think I can't think. I suppose I am rather bad at moisturing my body usually, I only get around to it like once a week...

2. Is washing your makeup brushes something you do regularly? 

I wash them about once a week, depending on usage! I don't wear a lot of make-up during the day (or nothing that requires brushes anyway) so if I don't do anything exciting, I might not use my brushes for two/ three weeks! Crayyy.

3. How long will you last with chipped nail polish?

If my polish chips, I end up peeling it off! So not very long, a couple of hours haha.

4. How long do you put off buying/replacing a beauty or nail polish product even if you need it? (i.e purchasing a new topcoat, or a new foundation etc.)

Usually if I know I'm running out of something, I go and buy it, especially if it's an essential like moisturiser or mascara. If it's something that I don't actually need, I can go months without buying it, eg. bright pink nail polish = not essential if you're running out of student loan!

5. What is your worst beauty habit?

I bite my nails - I always have and am trying to break the 'always will' part. At the mo, my nails aren't too bad, but I go through this cycle ALL THE TIME, so only time will tell!

6. Name something non-beauty related that you put off doing all the time?

That would definitely have to be laundry. I live at a school and I don't have a washing machine so I have to take a bus to get to a laundrette, and it's so much effort. I usually only have enough clothes/ underwear for like two days by the time I do actually go!

7. When going out somewhere, do you leave getting ready until the last minute or not?

I actually really enjoy getting ready - the longer the better. I would ideally spend the majority of the day getting ready for a night out or big event. Buuuut sometimes I don't have all day so it's a last minute thing.

8. Can you commit to spending bans?

I've never tried... I think I could potentially do it but I don't particularly have any reason to because I get student loan and I have my job! Maybe next year I will give it a try when it's back to uni.

9. How organized is your makeup and nail polish collection?

Pretty organised, nothing is labelled or anything but everything has it's place!

10. What is the longest amount of time you have gone without writing a blog post?

A month I think, I don't want to force a post that will be boring to read - what's the point?!

Rules:
1. Copy and paste these 'rules' into your post when you write it!
2. You must state that this tag was created by Laura from The Beau Bow.
3. You must thank the person who tagged you at the start of your post, follow them if you're feeling nice and at the end of your post state who you tag, and comment on their blog  to let them know you tagged them.
4. Title this post 'The Procrastinating Beauty Blogger TAG' .
5. Have fun! :)

There you have it! So I tag the following people - 

Shona from Fresh Beauty xox

Grace from Belle Mode

Hope from What Hopes Hearting

Clair from Bags, Bows and Boots! 

And of course, any of you lovely readers. Just link back to me if you do it!

Also, I made a Facebook page for the blog yesterday, so head on over and 'like' the page to keep up-to-date with all my posts! Click here.

xxx