July Favourites...

August 03, 2012

It is this time again and I have many a great item to show you. As much as I try to not ramble and make my blog posts long and boring, I seem to be writing so much. This may be viewed as a good thing but I am going to try and write a little bit less on this favourites post, as last month I managed to go-on for quite a while...!

1. MUA undressed palette.
This palette is beautiful. The colours are so useful and they are so pigmented. For the price I am so impressed with the quality. Many people rave about the 'Heaven and Earth' pallette from MUA, but I found I liked the range of colours in this palette more. It was £4 from Superdrug.

                                                                2. Scrabble Ring
I ordered this really cute scrabble ring from Ebay. I have wanted one for ages and this one is great as it is ajustable. It was really cheap at 99p, but after waiting 14 days for it to arrive and when it did it was broken I was a bit dissapointed. After super-gluing it back together though I love it to pieces! 99p + 99p postage, Ebay.
                                        3.  The Maybelline Forever string Pro in Lilac Charm.
I love this nail polish! I have raved about this before as I just think the colour is beautiful. You can see it here in my OOTD. It was about £3 on offer in ASDA.

4. I have been  loving two skincare products, the balance Me wonder eye cream and the Clinique liquid facial soap. You can read my review on them both here.


5.  Bourjois Paris Ombre a paupieres eyeshadow in 54 Marron Glace.
Another eyeshadow I have been loving are the Bourjois Paris Ombre a paupieres eyeshadow in 54 Marron Glace. I've had this for ages but only just started using it this month. It is a beautiful golden brown colour that is perfect for everyday use. I'm not even sure if they do this colour any more though.

6. Vintage Play-suit and Cardi
My two favourite clothing items were seen here in my shopping on a budget post. I have worn them both so much since getting them and they were quite reasonably priced!

Collective Jewellery Haul...

August 01, 2012

So I have been accumulating a number of jewellery items that I thought I would show to you all. I thought I didn't have much jewellery so I went out and bought some, but now I think I almost have too much (although you can never have too much jewellery!). I am a huge ring junkie so I have quite a large ring collection now. Is it normal to have more rings than fingers? I also have been on the hunt for a long necklace and have found the perfect one from Kukee.com. I really recommend their Jewellery, it is cheap and so pretty!

From L to R: Scrabble Ring 99p+99p P&P Ebay, Oval Ring and Gold Circle Ring from set of 2 around £3.99 H&M,  Silver Ring Vintage and Above Knuckle Ring £1.50 Kukee.com.

From L to R: Turquoise Skull Bracelet around £3 Kukee.com, Aztec Bead Bracelet $5.99 from America, Peace Bracelet £3 Kukee.com, Rhinestone Friendship Bracelet £3 Kukee.com and American Flag Print Wristband around $1.99 from America.


                                                      Cross Earrings £2.50 from Kukee.com
Pyramid Earrings £2.50 from New Look. (Top Image from Newlook.com)

Skull and Cross Earrings around £2.99 New Look 

Hair-slide- Handmade


                                                         Necklace £2.50 Kukee.com.

Shopping on a budget: Ebay, Charity Shop and Vintage...

August 01, 2012

So as people may be tightening their belts and not spending as much money at the moment, you might be interested to know some ways of saving money when buying your clothes. Judging by the name of my blog, you might have guessed I like to dabble in a bit vintage clothing, and shopping in Charity shops and on Ebay is a great way to get hold of these type of clothes. Since taking the pictures for this post I have indeed been to other charity shops and bought an amazing floral skirt for the bargainous price of £1.50. I also picked up 3 books for £1, and although books isn't really clothing, I would love to do a book review as I know some people like to see them. Also, seeing as people might want to catch up on some holiday reading, I thought now was an appropriate time.


So first I have two items from Ebay. First is this BEAUTIFUL play-suit which is originally from the Urban Renewal section in Urban Outfitters. I paid £9.50 + £4.20 postage which I thought was a little on the pricey side for such a small parcel, but the playsuit makes up for the postage price. I LOVE it and have worn it so much since getting it. Also from Ebay, I bougt a really cute vintage cardi from a lovely seller/shop named Flapjack Clothing. They packaged it up beautifully and they had so many really lovely vintage items. I have worn this alost none-stop and it was a bargain at £4.20 + £2.99 postage.



Next I went to some charity shops and got some more great bargains. I got a pair of practicallly new Topshop treggings for £4.99! They are about a size 10 so a little big for me, but I think I might alter them slightly. Also, I got a rather unique blouse to say the least, but I love the fact it is so quirky. I only paid £4.99 for it and I love it to pieces.






Finally, I went to a friends house sale where they were selling some of their old clothes to raise money for charity. I spotted a really gorgeous vintage cardi. It was £5 and it is so lovely. I think it is an old yachting cardigan. 

Kukee.co.uk review...

July 28, 2012

So recently I have become just a little bit obsessed with an online jewellery site called Kukee. I heard about it through watching a video on YouTube of Becca from Voussontbeauetbelle, and have been drooling over the Jewellery ever since. Finally I made a purchase and this morning I recieved my items in the post. They were beautifully wrapped and looked like a lot of care had been taken in the packaging up of the items. The delivery was super speedy and cost £2.20 which is really not that bad. 

I love the wrapping paper and the cute little stripy bag. It really reminds me of the bags you get when you visit a traditional sweetshop, it's so retro and adorable!
I then opened the bag to find my beauties wrapped in individual packets.
I ordered some really lovely cross earrings and I have been after a pair like this for a while. They are not too big that they look ridiculous, and they are not too small that you can't even see them. Also, they were only £2.50. (I know can you believe it?!)
Next I got a gorgeous bird ear cuff. I have wanted an ear cuff for AGES so it is great to finally have one. This was a bargain at only £1.50!

Next I ordered an amazing necklace that was so cheap and is so beautiful. It originally came with a shorter silver chain, but for the look I was going for I wanted a longer chain so changed it. It has a marbled green arrow head which I LOVE! It was only £2.50!


Then I got a plain silver above knuckle ring. This is my first above knuckle ring, and I have to say really like it. It is quite small though and I can only wear it on my little finger but I still love it! It was only £1.50!



 So that was all of my purchases from Kukee, but I REALLY would love to buy some more! I really recommend visiting their website http://www.kukee.co.uk/ or follow them on twitter @ilovekukee.


My current skincare routine...

July 25, 2012

Skincare is one of those things that comes with wearing make-up on a daily basis. Many people make sure they take all of their make-up off before they go to bed and leave your skin beautifully moisturised. It is also great even if you don't wear make-up. It can revitalise your skin and make your face feel more vibrant. After years of watching my mum use Clinique products, I have followed in her footsteps and used Clinique myself. I remember always feeling so grown-up at the age of about nine, when she would let me have a moisturiser or a free sample. I follow the Clinique 3-step skin care routine, along with some other products which I have found along my travels.

Step 1- Cleanse.
I like to use face wipes as they are just so easy and remove your eye and face make-up in one. I have tried many such as Simple and Nivea, but strangey I really like the ASDA Skin Systm Cleansing Facial Wipes. They smell lovely and remove my make-up well. They are really well priced and only cost about a pound.





Step 2 is Step 1 of the Clinique 3-step Skin Care routine.
I use Clinique Liquid Facial Soap in mild. This stuff is AMAZING! It leaves your skin felling clean and refreshed. For a 200ml bottle it is £15 and you can buy it from places such as John Lewis. I tend to use the up the free samples from the Bonus Packs as they are really handy for travelling.












Step 3 is Step 2 of the Clinique 3-step skin routine.
I use Clinique clarifying lotion 2. It is £16 for a 200ml bottle, again from John Lewis.













Step 4 is Step 3 of the Clinique 3-step skin routine.

I use the Clinique dramatically different moisturizing lotion. It is so light and sinks into the skin beautifully. It is £17 for 50ml. If my skin feels extra dry, I like to use Clinique Moisture Surge as it really keeps my skin feeling hydrated. It is £32 for 50ml.

















Step 5- Eye Cream.
I use the balance Me extra care wonder eye cream. This stuff is my latest discovery and I have to say it is THE BEST EYE CREAM I HAVE EVER COME ACROSS! With it's 99% natural ingrediants it reduces dark circles like a dream. I got a 7ml tube in Glamour magazine and went back for another one as it is normally £20 for a 15ml bottle. I love this and am so happy I have found it. I feel I don't need to wear concelaler that much under my eyes now.















Others-
If I am having a day where my skin is breaking out I will use a cream or exfoliator designed to fight spots, such as the Clearasil Ultra All in 1 Wash and Mask. Also I use Clinque 7 day scrub cream as a gentle exfoliator for my skin. It is £17.50 for a 100ml tube.













OOTD: Summer Time...

July 25, 2012

This is my first ever Outfit Of The Day so I hope it is up to standard! It is BOILING here in the UK, ( I know, it's hard to believe!) so I am trying to wear as little as possible but still keeping my dignity intact. My top was £8 from Primark about a year ago. My shorts are from Topshop (last year aswell, sorry!) and they were £10 in the sale! My bracelets are a collection of random ones that I have picked up. My two favourites are the beaded Aztec print one and the American flag band. My lovely brother kindly bought them back from America for me after his galavant around the west coast, so I have no clue how much they were! My nails are Maybelline Forever Strong Pro in Lilac Charm.




I apologize for the rubbish camera quality- using a webcam was the only way I could take pictures like this by myself!

The Liebster Award...

July 17, 2012



   So I have been nominated for this award by Annie's Corner and am thrilled! I have to answer 11 questions set for me and tell you 11 things about myself.

 The Liebster Blog Award is given to upcoming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. The Meaning; Liebster is German and means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing and welcome.


Also I have to nominate 5 other people for this award. So, here goes-

11 things about myself-
1-I adore vintage fashion
2- I am always out to find a bargain
3- I love charity shops
4- I would love to have a job in the industry
5- I love writing!
6- I have a notebook in which I have to write everything down otherwise I forget what I need to do
7- I get excited whenever someone comments on one of my posts
8- I have been running Love Vintage Online for almost 8 months
9- I have a monthly subscription to ELLE magazine
10- I love watching beauty and fashion bloggers on YouTube

Now I will answer the 11 questions set for me-

1. What is one makeup product you couldn't live without?
My Rimmel London Wake Me Up Foundation
2. What is one makeup trend you have never understood?
Okay so it's not a make-up trend but it was a hair one. Around the spring time this year there was a trend for wet look hair. I never understood why people would want to make their beautifully dry hair look wet and greasy?!
3. If you could live in one era as a teenager, what era would it be?
1960- the fashion looks amazing!
4. What is your favourite drugstore makeup brand?
hmmm I have two- MUA and Rimmel London
5. What is your favourite high end makeup brand?
Benefit
6. What is your favourite nail polish brand, and colour from that brand?
 Ebury Bridge by Nails Inc. London
7. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Paris as I love France!
8. Who is your favourite youtuber?
Zoe from Zoella or Becca from Voussontbeauetbelle
9. What is the worst product you have ever bought?
Collection 2000  Extreme 24 hour Felt Tip Liner- I really don't like it!
10. What is your favourite haircare brand?
Aussie or Alberto Balsam!
11. What is your favourite skincare brand?
Clinique!


So my 11 questions for my nominees are-


1. How would you describe your style?
2. What is your favourite high-street make-up brand?
3. What is your favourite high-end make-up brand?
4- What beauty product have you re-purchased the most?
5- What is your favourite fashion era?
6- What is your favourite clothing shop?
7- Why did you start blogging?
8- What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?
9- How long does it take you on the average day to apply your make-up?
10- Do you fake tan, if so what brand do you use?


My nominees are-
missjammyxo
jsandmakeup
beautyinthebreakdown4
spicetime
adornlafemme (even though she has 207 followers which is a tiny bit over the limit, she is very worthy of this award!)


So that's it, hope you enjoyed! x x x 


Beauty Haul...

July 16, 2012

So recently I have picked up some beauty bits and pieces that I thought I would review and show you. This is a collective beauty haul and I have not bought it all in one go. You might also notice that some of these things featured in my June Favourites! 

1- Superdrug Dry Shampoo.
This stuff smells amazing but I don't think it is as good as Batiste as it doesn't seem to have the same grease banishing, hair refreshing effect. I bought them on an amazing offer of 3 for £1.99 so for the price they are really quite good!

2- Clinique blended face powder in 20 invisible blend.
I really like this powder as it is almost invisible when applied and leaves your face shine free! I don't particularly like loose powders that much as I find them a bit of a faf but this one is really good and I totally recommend it! I got mine in a smaller version from a Clinique Bonus Time pack but you can buy full size versions for around £20 in boots.

3- Hollister Crystal Cove Body Mist.
You can read my review in my June Favourite here.

4- Sanex dermo invisible 24h anti-perspirant deodorant.
Okay, so this is slightly random as it is a deodorant but it is a very good one and I thought I would just share it with you. It only cost me £1 from savers.

5- St Tropez Everyday Body Moisturiser Gradual Tan in Medium to Dark
You can read my review on this product in my June Favourites here.

6- Collection 2000 Extreme 24 hour Felt Tip Liner
I really haven't enjoyed using this product at all. First of all the smell is rather pungent and not very pleasant. The tip if the liner is rather good but the actual liquid leaves a lot to be desired. I would say that it doesn't last 24 hours as it starts to fade in the most annoying places. Also, I have been left with black marks on the top of my eyelids after use. I wouldn't recommend this product. It was £2.99 from Boots.


7- Rimmel London Wake Me Up Foundation
You can read my review of this product in my June Favourites here.


8- Nail Polish
I have really enjoyed using these nail polishes as they are all really good and I totally recommend them!

   My favourites are Maybelline New York Forever Strong Pro in 240 Lilac Charm  (bought on offer for £3 in ASDA) and MUA Nail Varnish in shade 5 (£1 Superdrug).  They are both beautiful colours that are perfect for spring/summer.