Lately I've been...
Not blogging as much! - After getting over being ill a few weeks ago I was raring to get back to blogging, I then realised my camera lens wasn't working - arghhhhh! Since then I've been trying to still use it but what was normally a 30 minute job is now a 90 minute chore just to get substandard images. This has made blogging seem a lot more of a task and not as enjoyable! I quickly need to decide whether to spend on a new lens or a whole new camera - bad, bad Nikon.
Confused by the beauty blogging community... The beauty/fashion blogging community is vast and with lots of people you are bound to get personality clashes and bad eggs from time to time. So while I think having a community is great I realise we all can't like we other, however recently I've been seeing bloggers I used to respect and like 'fighting back' against 'trolls' that are also bloggers. Yes, we should all stand up for yourselves but Twitter now seems the new school playground for bitching and getting just deserts. I don't fully know where I'm going with this but I feel it's time everyone realised we are all adults who don't need cliques or gossip and justice/fairness can be something that is sort without Twitter!
Concentrating on eating healthy... I'm back on track and feeling more positive about my new way of eating then ever before. I'm someone that has always been tempted to go down the quick fix route that is crash diets or just restrict calories of my normal diet. But after so much research from the internet and books on nutrition over the years I do truly know what a healthy balanced diet is and I'm finally putting it all into practice! Since upping my vegetable and fruit intake, cutting out processed food, switching to complex carbs and enjoying a lot more protein I've found all my old craving disappear (a strange feeling!). For the first time ever I'm seeing how it is a sustainable way of living that I really want to embrace.
Enjoying some great blog posts... Dear Blogger, It's Okay here (Tiny Paint Pot), Leanne's clever and witty response to them annoying emails we get as bloggers here (Do Not Refreeze), Overcoming Self Doubt here (Jenny Purr).
Avoiding the Space NK summer sale... With Rococo nail polishes only £3 and a mass of reduced Laura Mercier products I am doing my very best to say away but oh, how I'm tempted! You can find the sale here... I can't help but also think that so many products would make great Christmas presents.
Hopefully back to normal blogging very soon!
Fee xo.
Lately I've been...
Blogging a lot and enjoying it... For the past three weeks now I have been blogging twice a day! That's no mean feat when you take as long to write a blog post as I do... I swear I need an internet browser that only allows me to access Blogger to stop my procrastinating ways. I've been loving writing about my favourite eBay purchases and loved coming up with my simple beauty hacks... in fact I have a eauty Storage Hack post coming up tomorrow!
Thinking of writing a few more lifestyle posts... Last month I shared my non-beauty favourites here, which I thoroughly enjoyed writing, so I will be keeping it as a monthly feature. I would however love if you could tell me what other posts you would like to see on Makeup Savvy... be it more non-beauty hauls, recipe/healthy eating posts, books reviews... or anything you can think of!
Reading so many great blog posts... Introducing Bomb Cosmetics here (Lil Miss Chickas), Alternative Uses For Your Beauty Products here (Be Beautiful), Repurchase Worthy here (Essie Button), Skincare Everyone Should Own here (Bed in the Kitchen).
Trying to get back on track with healthy eating... After a very healthy March and a bit in to April I finally fell of the wagon slightly... not so much to gain any weight back but enough to not see any more weight loss. I realised it was a total lack of planning meals, naughty takeaways when I couldn't be bothered cooking and not having as many smoothies. But I'm now back on track and determined to lose the weight I need to by July!
Loving Boots... I've been all over Boots recently with the 3 for 2 offer that lures everyone in. Favourite purchase have to be the S&G Sugar Crush Body Scrub and Body Buttercream, my amazing Frezyderm Facial Sun Screen find here and the Maybelline Graffiti Artist Top Coat here.
Hope you all have a lovely Bank Holiday Monday if you're in the UK!
Fee xo.
This week I have been...
Happy it's Pancake Day... Ahhh Pancake Day, how I embrace you like any other 'holiday'! My favourite way to eat pancakes (though they are thin so technically are crepes) is with giant buttons on one side then folded over so that they melt - a-mazing. However Nutella is pretty delicious or just a dusting of caster sugar and a scoop of vanilla ice-cream.... no lemon for me!
Reading lovely blog posts...DIY Sugar Scrub here (Ellalogy), A Peek Into My Dream Home here (Briar Rose), Top 5 Low-End Eyeshadow Singles here (Sleep & Water), Just In: H&M Homeware here (Nouvelle Daily).
Being inspired by American interior design... As it's nearly spring I am thinking of a few new projects to start - creating a large inspiration board above my desk, DIY'ing a large framed wallpaper piece in my dining room and making a nice day bed reading nook. All quite American styles of interior design, which made me realise that due to the internet my interior tastes have changed over the last few years. The first blog I ever wrote was an interior design blog and I'm still obsessed with reading them. The first decor blog I came across was Made By Girl which is just an amazing blog and still my favourite today and then Desire to Inspire which has the best content. New favourite reads in the last year have been The Decorista and Lonny Mag which is actually a free online magazine.
Planning more Muji storage... I have officially decided that I don't have enough makeup storage. I already have a sizeable tower of Muji drawers that I love but I feel 2-4 more drawers would make everything a lot more organised and stored away apposed to being out on my desk. I'm also tempted to get them ASAP as Muji are currently offering 10% off purchases online and in-store until 16th March - you can find the online code and print-out voucher here.
Lusting after... lots of The Body Shop products. When I buy from The Body Shop it is always online with a good discount code and I buy a lot. I currently have a list of 7 products I want to purchase before spring - Honey Bronzing Powder, Moringa Perfume, Pink Grapefruit Body Mist, Pink Hair Chalk, Rainforest Shampoo, Banana Conditioner and Coconut Natural Roll-on. Bourjois CC Cream and the amazing looking Colour Clash top coats from Seventeen are also at the top of my list of things to buy when I'm out shopping next.
If you 'celebrate' Pancake Day let me know your favourite way of eating pancakes!
Fee xo.
If you 'celebrate' Pancake Day let me know your favourite way of eating pancakes!
Fee xo.
This week I have been...
Loving blogging... At the end of January after a pretty rubbish month in general I was feeling a bit deflated with my blog. I was posting for the sake of it and was out of ideas. So I decided to look back through my archives at what I was posting this time last year and to my surprise it really inspired me to think up more creative post ideas and get back into taking more interesting images. So far this month I have been absolutely loving blogging and feel excited for each week's upcoming posts!
Eating healthier... Last week I decided it was about the right time to start getting back into eating healthier and losing some weight before summer comes along. I'm not following any particular diet just making sure my portion sizes are correct, consuming less sugar and carbs and upping my protein a bit. So far so good, though as with all diets it's keeping it up and not getting bored! One book I have my eye on to help with low-carb meal ideas is Low Carb Revolution by Annie Bell here. Some foodie posts to come in March maybe!
Reading lots of great blog posts as always... A Letter to Naked 3 here (Blush & Brunch), The Spoon Theory here (Actually Dolly), Which Brush Does What here (The Beauty Department), Being Proud to be a Blogger here (Like Neon Love), Makeup Collection & Storage here (I Covet Thee).
Writing for the Avon blog... which some of you may not know I do! From time to time I create nail posts for Avon and last week I came up with a Valentine's themed nail look. Valentine's Day has obviously been and gone but the nail art was definitely spring inspired and also shows a technique of how to create easy floral nails. You can find the post here.
Loving soap again... I think I'm seriously 25 going on 65 with my soap collection at the moment. I'm actually looking for a good soap bowl on eBay as I type! I've recently got back in to using facial soaps with Dead Sea Spa Black Mud Soap (review here) though Cor Silver Soap will always be my star facial soap. As for all over soaps, I've been raving about Lush Porridge Soap just last week here and I'm currently lusting after Bronnely's Lemon & Neroli Soap after reading this post from British Beauty Blogger.
Discovering a few new YouTube channels... Just discovered Leaf here - a lovely DIY lifestyle channel. As well as FouseyTube here - a fun prank channel. Also enjoyed watching Guys Guess the Price of Makeup here... men seriously don't have a clue do they!
I've also finally got around to fully painting my nail polish shelves this weekend *pats self on shoulder*. So a nail polish storage/collection post will be coming up this week!
Hope you are all having a lovely relaxed or productive weekend!
Fee xo.
Loving blogging... At the end of January after a pretty rubbish month in general I was feeling a bit deflated with my blog. I was posting for the sake of it and was out of ideas. So I decided to look back through my archives at what I was posting this time last year and to my surprise it really inspired me to think up more creative post ideas and get back into taking more interesting images. So far this month I have been absolutely loving blogging and feel excited for each week's upcoming posts!
Eating healthier... Last week I decided it was about the right time to start getting back into eating healthier and losing some weight before summer comes along. I'm not following any particular diet just making sure my portion sizes are correct, consuming less sugar and carbs and upping my protein a bit. So far so good, though as with all diets it's keeping it up and not getting bored! One book I have my eye on to help with low-carb meal ideas is Low Carb Revolution by Annie Bell here. Some foodie posts to come in March maybe!
Reading lots of great blog posts as always... A Letter to Naked 3 here (Blush & Brunch), The Spoon Theory here (Actually Dolly), Which Brush Does What here (The Beauty Department), Being Proud to be a Blogger here (Like Neon Love), Makeup Collection & Storage here (I Covet Thee).
Writing for the Avon blog... which some of you may not know I do! From time to time I create nail posts for Avon and last week I came up with a Valentine's themed nail look. Valentine's Day has obviously been and gone but the nail art was definitely spring inspired and also shows a technique of how to create easy floral nails. You can find the post here.
Loving soap again... I think I'm seriously 25 going on 65 with my soap collection at the moment. I'm actually looking for a good soap bowl on eBay as I type! I've recently got back in to using facial soaps with Dead Sea Spa Black Mud Soap (review here) though Cor Silver Soap will always be my star facial soap. As for all over soaps, I've been raving about Lush Porridge Soap just last week here and I'm currently lusting after Bronnely's Lemon & Neroli Soap after reading this post from British Beauty Blogger.
Discovering a few new YouTube channels... Just discovered Leaf here - a lovely DIY lifestyle channel. As well as FouseyTube here - a fun prank channel. Also enjoyed watching Guys Guess the Price of Makeup here... men seriously don't have a clue do they!
I've also finally got around to fully painting my nail polish shelves this weekend *pats self on shoulder*. So a nail polish storage/collection post will be coming up this week!
Hope you are all having a lovely relaxed or productive weekend!
Fee xo.
This week I have been...
So pleased with the response to my Blogger Love tag... Last week I created my first ever tag that was designed to spread the love around the blogger community and I feel already it has done that! My favourite posts that have featured the tag so far - Lipstick With Some Sunshine, Miss Makeup Magpie, Sailboat and Zoe Newlove. Jane of British Beauty Blogger also created a video answering the tag questions here. You can find my original tag post here if you want to answer the questions on your own blog.
Enjoying lots of blog posts... Getting a job with MAC Cosmetics - Part 1 here Part 2 here (Zoe Newlove), Nutella Swirled Banana Bread recipe here (A Cup of Jo), Avene Try-before-you-buy Samples here (Today I Adore), My Secret Motivation here (Thumbelina Lillie).
Enjoying lots of blog posts... Getting a job with MAC Cosmetics - Part 1 here Part 2 here (Zoe Newlove), Nutella Swirled Banana Bread recipe here (A Cup of Jo), Avene Try-before-you-buy Samples here (Today I Adore), My Secret Motivation here (Thumbelina Lillie).
Making waffles... lots of waffles! Not the healthiest thing I know (especially as I'm still using the pre-made mix that came with the waffle maker) but Belgian waffles are just sooooo good. I've had my waffle maker since Christmas and now waffles feature in my diet weekly, especially since I discovered they can be left to cool then toasted and also frozen! I'm hoping by spring I will have used up all the pre-made mix then I can start trying out some healthy recipes and modify my favourite protein banana pancakes in to waffles! Waffle Makers do vary in quality but I've been more than impressed with mine, you can find it on Amazon here.
Lusting after... Rimmel Spacedust nail polish in Aurora, Muji Candles (thanks to Studs & Dreams post here!), Garnier Miceller Water, Botanics All Bright Cleansing Toner.
Seeing the results of my new(ish) skincare routine... Over the past 2 months I have refined my skincare routine quite a bit, ditching products that I felt weren't doing anything and adding in a few new products. The products I feel have transformed my skin are regular use of the Mudd Original Mask (£4.99 - Boots here), which draws impurities out of the skin amazingly well, as well as La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo Anti-blemish cream (£11.62 - Boots here) that has been fading blemish marks and really improving the texture of my skin. Updated skincare post to come soon.
Random blogs I have been loving lately... Tiny House Swoon, The Private Life Of A Girl, Decor 8, Katie Cakes.
Random blogs I have been loving lately... Tiny House Swoon, The Private Life Of A Girl, Decor 8, Katie Cakes.
Hope you are all having a nice relaxed Sunday.
Fee xo.
Fee xo.
This week I have been...
Feeling pretty miserable... Yes, I'm not going to lie, January has been a pretty shitty month for me. With the loss of my Grandad who was such a big part of my life it was a pretty awful start to the new year. It made me realise that grieving for people is never the same but is always very difficult. But I know time does make things easier so I am looking forward to spring and a few new things in my life... one of which may just be puppy shaped!
Not blogging but discovering lots of amazing blogs... When not blogging is it is easy for all your blogpost ideas to go out of your head, well for me anyways. But for my blog fix I have been taking to Bloglovin' to discover some new blogs (new in the sense they are new to me... not actually new). Cara Loren has to be my favourite find of 2014 so far, her style, body shape and photography just amaze me! I have also just discovered a lovely beauty blog by the name of Thunder Love that you should all definitely check out.
Reading and buying new books... So far so good with my reading challenge (25 books in 2014) with my first book read 'It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini' (note to self: now watch the film) which I really enjoyed as an emo young adult book. I'm now onto The Husband's Secret which I'm not so sure of just yet. But as I had so many books from 2013 I decided to trade some in through Amazon after my sister mentioned she'd done it with success. So I sent off 5 books and received a total of £25 in vouchers to spend on yet more books! My new reads for 2014 are - The Wicked Girls, Ketchup Clouds, Eleanor & Park, Wonder and Living Dead Girl. That should keep me going for the next few months!
Finding interior inspiration on Pinterest... In the form of day bed nooks! Come spring I am going to have a little move around in my office come makeup room and buy a nice daybed from Ikea so that I can have my nieces over. But for the most part it will be a day bed so I want to make it in to a cosy area of the room where I can read magazines and books... and also nap! I love so many ideas on Pinterest and it's definitely made me want a little built-in book shelf area recessed into an alcove with lovely netting and fairly lights draped around the bed. Not to mention a million cute cushions to make it comfy and den like!
Loving Into The Gloss' post on Korean makeup here... Korean makeup products just aren't talked about enough for my liking! So this is a fab and interesting post that even made me add a few more Korean products to my ever growing wish list. If you are new to Korean products and don't know why I love them so just check out Tony Moly, Etude House and Holika Holika products on eBay.
Lusting after... storage! However much I organise and tidy I come to the conclusion I need more storage. I think it may be time to invest in some good Ikea storage with lots of drawers. As for lowed priced items I'm lusting after the new Revlon Matte Balms!
Other blog posts I've enjoyed this week... Ghostparties 5 Favourite Healthy Meals, Wonderful You Bedroom Interior, Late Night Nonsense Blog Adoration, A Beautiful Mess 10 Tips for a Productive Life.
Hope you enjoy the links.
Fee xo.
This week I have been...
Getting back in to a festive state of mind - State of mind sounds serious but I take Christmas seriously! Christmas is my favourite time of year but as I have just come back from my winter sun holiday I do need to get them warm festive feelings back again. I'm nearly back to my festive self as I now have my Christmas tree up and my home is feeling like a winter wonderland! I now need to just overdose on Christmas films and everything festive!
Enjoying Gift Guides - Blogger's gift guides really do put magazine ones to shame these days! So much more thorough and interesting. I have already looked at so many but my favourites have to be City Girl's Fashion Box's mammoth gift guide here that features so many amazing gift ideas. And A Thrifty Mrs's well thought out gift guide for gifts that will make the most difference to anyone living on a tight budget here. I'm just getting in to the swing of things with my own gift guides and my first proper one which is 'Under £5 for her' will be up tomorrow!
Watching Vlogmas videos from my favourites - Ahhhh so many wonderful Youtuber's are doing Vlogmas this year! So many in fact that I have to limit myself to just a few before I get out of bed in the morning (I have a strange routine of waking up and instantly watching You Tube videos) or I just wouldn't get up for hours as there are so many to watch daily. My favourites have to be from - Dulce Candy, Zoella, Miss Budget Beauty, Sunbeam Jess and Essie Button.
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Planning Christmas presents - My notebook is out and I already have gift ideas for everyone that I'm buying for this year. I like to do this as it means I don't go off track as much and then end up with too many presents for someone. I'm not a huge list maker but at Christmas lists are definitely helpful!
...And starting my Christmas shopping - This has mainly been for gift wrapping as I love beautifully wrapped presents but I have started my Christmas shopping now! I have vowed to myself I will do more shopping on the high street over online shopping this year as it's much more festive, though of course you don't get the same discounts. The reason for this is last year I did the majority of my shopping online then went shopping once or twice just for extras such as chocolates and wrapping paper. Quite practical but also boring! So this month I'm going to plan a good few Christmas shopping trips!
Enjoying festive TV - Christmas TV has began! Well it seemed so last Monday night with A Great British Christmas with Sarah Beeny (watch here) which was really interesting and very festive. Then the first of four part documentary on Liberty of London (watch here) which was all about the inner workings of Liberty's and how they prepare for Christmas.
Hope you all have a lovely lazy Sunday,
Fee xo.
Fee xo.
This week I have been....
Spending! Eeeep, not the time of year to really be spending on myself but I desperately needed some new glasses and sunglasses. Plus I'm going on holiday in just under 2 weeks which means - clothes shopping! I still plan a Primark visit (I'm sure there will be Christmas purchases involved - a novelty jumper, *that* red wine coloured velvet skater skirt and of course some mandatory pyjamas) for basics. But the main bulk of my holiday shopping has been happening on the ASOS sale, New Look and Fragrance Direct.
Lusting after Maybelline Color Show Brocades in Knitted Gold (swatches found here)... Isn't it amazing! I'm crossing my fingers and toes that this shade is out in the UK as the blog I discovered it on is an irish one. It will be mine!
Writing down lots of Christmas post ideas... I feel I haven't fully got in to the swing of things as I will be going on holiday soon and that is a sure way to undo all the festive feelings I have. But once I'm back (on the 1st December) I plan to love Christmas more than Buddy the Elf minus spaghetti with maple syrup for breakfast mind. I hopefully will have some interesting gift guides to show you for even the cheapest of budgets, lots of festive nail art, a few lovely giveaways and some Christmas-y interviews!
I've also have been stocking up on books for winter/my holiday. I asked a lovely blog reader of mine called Vilde (who has read an amazing 300 books this year!) what she'd recommend as a holiday read. After asking what genre of books I liked she suggested 'A Monster Calls' which had been sitting in my Amazon Wish List for the past two months. So I instantly purchased that - thanks Vilde! I also have 'The Last Letter from Your Lover','The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' and 'Never Let Me Go' to read.
Craving a Christmas hot drink! The festive red cups are back for Costa and Starbucks plus a range of wintry drinks. I plan to brave the cold and go shopping next week but what to get! I'm torn between a Costa White Hot Chocolate or a Starbucks Chocolate Orange Mocha. What is your favourite festive hot drink?
Stocking up on Christmas magazines and catalogues. I already have my multiple copies of Glamour mag for the Nails Inc/Kate Spade free nail polishes and The Body Shop Joy Card (I got £3 ones), I also bought Woman & Home magazine (very festive) and I've sure I will be picking up Marie Claire. Sadly though Red magazine has been a let down on the Christmas front... guest edited by Goop/Gwyneth Paltrow it's just all a bit too serious and un-christmas like for me!
Also got my Boots Christmas catalogue and a lovely luxury Booths supermarket one that contains some amazing recipes. Just the John Lewis one still to pick up. Sometimes it's the little things like this that can make you feel quite festive.
Hope you all have a lovely Sunday whatever your plans! And make sure to share with me your favourite hot winter time drink with me!
Fee xo.
Craving a Christmas hot drink! The festive red cups are back for Costa and Starbucks plus a range of wintry drinks. I plan to brave the cold and go shopping next week but what to get! I'm torn between a Costa White Hot Chocolate or a Starbucks Chocolate Orange Mocha. What is your favourite festive hot drink?
Stocking up on Christmas magazines and catalogues. I already have my multiple copies of Glamour mag for the Nails Inc/Kate Spade free nail polishes and The Body Shop Joy Card (I got £3 ones), I also bought Woman & Home magazine (very festive) and I've sure I will be picking up Marie Claire. Sadly though Red magazine has been a let down on the Christmas front... guest edited by Goop/Gwyneth Paltrow it's just all a bit too serious and un-christmas like for me!
Also got my Boots Christmas catalogue and a lovely luxury Booths supermarket one that contains some amazing recipes. Just the John Lewis one still to pick up. Sometimes it's the little things like this that can make you feel quite festive.
Hope you all have a lovely Sunday whatever your plans! And make sure to share with me your favourite hot winter time drink with me!
Fee xo.
This week I've been...
Trying out this lovely Bow Hair tutorial. I never try out different hairstyle but was tempted with this as it's so pretty and most importantly easy!
Loving cute autumnal animal cushions especially this affordable Squirrel Cushion which I came across on eBay.
Indulging in my love of cheesy movies and buying Autumn in New York here to watch next weekend. I seem to have got in to a routine of watching a 80's/90's film every Sunday now the weather has gone a bit cooler.
Reading Jayne's honest and interesting blog post on working with magazines as a blogger. The post totally reflects my own views especially when it comes to blog awards and what you gain or should I say don't gain from being featured in magazines as a blogger. A must read for bloggers.
Enjoying TTYL (Talk To You Later) so far! A new YouTube channel from Gemma and Estee that has the promise of being really great. Also enjoying Vlogtober from Fleur De Force and Miss Budget Beauty so far.
I've also been feeling strangely unsure about Boots sudden 'It's Christmas' marketing with gifts now being in-store and the release of the Christmas catalogue. I personally feel we're only just creeping into Autumn and even though Christmas will be here soon enough once Halloween has been and gone if just doesn't seem right just yet. And trust me, I'm a huge lover of Christmas.
Lastly I've been contemplating a new winter coat purchase from She Inside... I've never shopped on the website before but the cheap prices plus the extra 20% off coats is really tempting me in! I've narrowed it down to these three - 1, 2, 3. Would love to hear from anyone that has purchased from She Inside on how good the quality is.
Hope you're all having a lovely autumnal Sunday and enjoy looking through the links.
Fee xo.
This week I have been...
Enabled to buy the Primark Zara Mini Shopper dupes Pretty In Pink discovered here. For £8 the tan one will be mine!
Feeling even more Autumn-y after reading Jewel's Autumn Tag answers which I tagged her in this week.
Wishing this New Look at ASOS jumper wasn't just available in the maternity section.
But New Look have definitely redeemed themselves with these amazing cut-out boots.
Loving these inspirational quotes on beauty from the Beauty Geek, especially the first one.
Educated on mascara thanks to this article on Into The Gloss.
Watching Estee's Non-Beauty Favourites (one of my own non-beauty favourites!) and this weeks Khila Talks on Time Management which I've really been enjoying.
I've also been tempted to get another little doggie... but it just wasn't meant to be sadly!
Hope you enjoy looking at some of the links over the weekend.
Fee xo.
Hope you enjoy looking at some of the links over the weekend.
Fee xo.
Lazy Links time again! When writing these posts it becomes apparent how quickly the weeks go by... which I'm deciding to see as a good thing as it means it will be Spring before we know it!
Hope you enjoy discovering a few new things with this week's Lazy Links...
Absolutely love this DIY post from Amy! Whether you like the Marc Jacobs Daisy fragrance or not this is a lovely phone case that can be easily made. But it has also inspired me to have a look at what other gems/objects can be purchased to glue onto a clear iPhone case.
In the past few months I have fallen a bit out of love with beauty boxes, especially after She Said Beauty decided to stop their subscription service. I just feel for the amount of money you pay (normally around the £10-£13 mark) you can't actually receive that much per box. But I feel like a more luxury box with full size lifestyle/beauty items like the U.S Popsugar Must Have Box could be really great in the UK... if it was done well, of course! The U.S box costs $35 which is £22 so it wouldn't be that cheap but I think a box that costs £15-£20 per month could be really good, that offers a book or magazine, beauty products, accessories and food!
That or the beauty boxes in the UK up their game and stop offering the same brands or tiny samples from unheard of small brands *end of rant*.
No YT Beauty channel recommendations this week as I have been sticking to watching my favourites such as - FluerDeVlog, SunBeamsJess, Gemsmaquillage, Dollybowbow, ViviannaDoesMakeup and MissBudgetBeauty.
But here is a song cover that I have been loving...
Gangnam Style (acoustic) by Jayesslee
I think most people are pretty sick of hearing Gangnam Style by now but I discovered this cover on YouTube this week and loved how different it was to the original. They also have some other great covers over on their channel to check out.
I think most people are pretty sick of hearing Gangnam Style by now but I discovered this cover on YouTube this week and loved how different it was to the original. They also have some other great covers over on their channel to check out.
I have never really gotten in to looking/reading Tumblr blogs but I somehow stumbled across this one (I think through Pinterest) and keep going back to it to save pretty images for inspiration and to maybe use on my blog at a later date. Just a great mix of photos to either pass the time, pin on Pinterest or just to save.
A lovely beauty/fashion/lifestyle blog find here that is a joy to read. I really enjoy Meg's style of posts, you can tell they are thought out, which makes each blog post an enjoyable read. My favourite recent blog post has to be on her makeup storage - here which is just so unique and vintage-ey.
Acrylic storage for makeup is great and this is just sooooooo cheap! You could of course use this just to hold all your favourite lipsticks (it will hold 24!) or you could use it for any slim products such as mascara, lipglosses, samples etc. 100% worth it and acrylic storage always lasts!
I never buy anything from Superdrug online as I hate paying for delivery but up until Thursday the site is offering free delivery with no minimum spend. I think I will be
purchasing the new B. Pure Micellar Water 150ml - intro price £3.99 - here as I really like Micellar waters and I have read some good reviews on this budget one. Also it is a great opportunity to purchase some MUA products - here, as my local Superdrug never seem to have the full range of products or they have all been tested.
Hope you have all had a nice weekend, especially anyone celebrating Chinese New Year today!
Fee xo.
A new month and a new blog header! I thought Makeup Savvy needed a change, though I am not sure on the non-makeup theme of it... so it may change yet.
Hope you like this weeks lazy links. If you are new to these posts you can find all the past LL posts here.
This is an easy-to-read guide to all things blog related by Rosie. Whether you are thinking about starting your own blog or you're a bit of a notice, you will be sure to pick up some good tips for this post.
Also The Londoner has to be my favourite lifestyle blog so if you haven't heard or read it before now then make sure to have a look... oh, and be prepared to wow'd by Rosie's amazing photography skills - especially when it comes to food!
Both Claire's Youtube and blog are pretty new to me so over the last week I have been avidly catching up watching lots of her past videos and blog posts (heyclaire.com) Claire is an L.A based makeup-artist with amazing style and interesting taste. I really do love her vlogs, style/lookbook and makeup videos equally!
I actually cannot believe I have only just come across this blog! Where have I been?!
I am a sucker for good photography and Megan delivers some amazing outfit photos - which I'm sure is no easy task. I also love the layout of the blog plus I have a good dose of hair envy going on right now! A lovely Sunday read.
Cityscape Bliss has been a blog I have read for a long time now and thought it definitely deserved a mention. What I love most about this blog is the subtle bargain hunting nature of it, there is always something I have to write down on my 'to buy' list or a website to visit. It has also made me discover the wonders that you can find in Bodycare!
My So Called Vintage - Etsy Shop
A new discovery of a wonderful jewellery shop on Etsy that sells a range of vintage, delicate and unique/quirky pieces. I have a feeling I will be asking for something from this lovely shop for my birthday in May (as I'm a scrooge and hardly ever purchase jewellery for myself). Favourite piece from the shop: Gold Stegosaurus charm necklace - £14.37 here
ASOS Sale Picks!
Asos always have some kind of sale on, but at the moment they have their epic 70% off sale where there are lots of great savings to be had.
Here are my favourite picks of the sale that have been massively reduced - Bare Minerals Limited Edition Scene Stealer gift set (containing 4 products) £13.00 here, Stila Merry & Bright Palette & Lip Glaze only £6.50! here, Nip & Fab Party Rescue Set (containing 4 products) £10.00 here, Models Own Golden Green Beetle nail polish £3.50 here, Gogo Philip Mini Heart Necklace £5.00 here.
Asos always have some kind of sale on, but at the moment they have their epic 70% off sale where there are lots of great savings to be had.
Here are my favourite picks of the sale that have been massively reduced - Bare Minerals Limited Edition Scene Stealer gift set (containing 4 products) £13.00 here, Stila Merry & Bright Palette & Lip Glaze only £6.50! here, Nip & Fab Party Rescue Set (containing 4 products) £10.00 here, Models Own Golden Green Beetle nail polish £3.50 here, Gogo Philip Mini Heart Necklace £5.00 here.
Hope everyone has a great February - nearly spring (kind of)!
Fee xo.
A slightly later Lazy Links post than usual as, well I was being lazy in bed! It is Sunday after all and is freezing outside!
There have been so many amazing blog posts this week that I actually found it hard to narrow down the links I wanted to share.
Hope you enjoy the links...
I have been very much in to getting my makeup more organised this week and so this post has come at the right time. I love my my muji storage for the bulk of my makeup but these images just prove you can use all sorts of things as storage.
Even if you don't have a large nail polish collection or any desire to be this organised, Mich's missions to organise her collection is something to be impressed by! Even if it only tempts you to create your own nail polish wheel of your favourite shades there are some great tips in this post. MY favourite tips has to be painting the underside of the plastic nail so that the glossy plastic gives the finish of a top coat! I will only be purchasing clear nail wheels from now on.
I had to include this recipe even though it isn't beauty related. An amazing recipe if you are wanting to lose weight/eat healthy. I only contains two ingredients - eggs whites & banana, is full of protein and is super easy to make. Plus it is so tasty with peanut butter!
I am more than sure that if you read my blog you will watch Miss Budget Beauty's videos. But in case some of you don't I thought I would include her YT channel this week as I have been loving both her blog (here) and her videos so far this year. Khila is never afraid to tell you if she dislikes a product and is a lover of high street makeup and bargains. I just love her videos as they are exactly the things I want to watch - Makeup collection videos, what's in my..., Monthly Empties and Hauls etc.
I discovered Foxy Cheeks last week and instantly fell in love with the layout and photos - just so beautiful! I also love discovering new international brands and this post featuring Jacks brushes has inspired me to create my own watercolour/speckled makeup brush handles!
*This is a blog you will need to translate though (Google Translate - just type in the website address)*
Sophie's blog has pretty much been my daily read for the past 4 months now. It contains everything I love - nail posts, amazing photography, dog/pet posts and reviews. Her photography and creativity with her nails just amazes me - a must read/see!
A reader named Jess left me a comment on my Tony Moly Egg Pore Primer post (here) suggesting I take a look at Yes Style for Asian beauty products, so I did and then spent over an hour looking on the site! Really thank you Jess for your comment if you are reading this! I now want some Missha Fruit Mix Sheet Masks (here) a Diamond Shaped Necklace (here), a very cute Panda Cape (here)... and I cannot decided on which diary I would get as these just have so many amazing ones (just search 'diary' for them all to come up).
Diego Dalla Palma Snow White Palette
(£9.99 - Fragrance Direct here)
Italian brand Diego Dalla Palma is still a fairly new in the UK (can be found in Tesco, M&S and Debenhams) and is a little steep in price normally, though the quality does warrant it. But this palette, which was released last year in Tesco stores is now a total steal on Fragrance Direct. The palette contains 6 eye shadows; 3 matte, 3 shimmery, a vivid red lipstick and black eyeliner. The eye shadows are lovely but the palette is worth it for the lipstick and eye pencil alone! I really would compare this to the quality of an Urban Decay palette. You can read a post on it with detailed images - here.
Hope you're all having a nice weekend.
Fee xo.
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