BeautyBecca Update

Hi guys! If your on my twitter, you'll know by now, I'm off to the Aussie hair catwalk today. I've been lucky enough to receive two tickets for the catwalk. It means I'm in London all day so I won't be posting anything else today.

Also many peoples hotmail accounts got hacked yesterday, including mine. I want to change now as hotmail is no longer secure, I just don't trust it. Does anyone have any advice about what I should do or where I should go with my emails? Maybe gmail?

If you see me at Aussie please come and say hi :D. I'll be there rocking my bird top and sparkling nails! It takes me two hours to get down to London so I'll be watching a bit of Harry Potter on the train (I do love a little Daniel Radcliffe) and tweeting away.

Lots of Loves

Becca :) x

Cover FX Cream Foundation

Cover FX are not the most famous make-up company, personally I've only just discovered them. They're one of those make-up brands that don't go for pretty packaging or cute names, they go for purely products that work, that are good for your skin. They pride themselves in and claim to be the 'Dermatologists first choice for flawless looking skin'. 

The first thing that impressed me about this product was the SPF. It contains SPF 30, which is really high for a foundation. I'm a huge fan of SPF and make sure I'm wearing it on my face everyday, so this is a great feature to have in a foundation. 

The foundation itself gives great coverage, I'd say its a high coverage foundation, creating a flawless complexion. It also actively reduces inflammation, which, really helped any spots I had. The good coverage means it's a right pain to apply. It's impossible to apply with a brush, literally doesn't work, it's way too thick. The best way to apply is with the dreaded sponge, the foundation does come with a sponge you can use. It's difficult to spread it around your face and blend, but give it some elbow grease and it does work. However, if applied properly it doesn't feel heavy. 

Putting that aside, I've been really impressed with this foundation. It's the best I've tried so far for fighting my oily skin. It keeps my skin matte much longer than any others. Which is a price I'm willing to pay for the bad blend-ability. I normally end up with shine EVERYWHERE by lunch time, seriously it's so annoying, drives me crazy. With this foundation shine only starts coming through mid afternoon, which is good going.

It really does keep my skin flawless all day, and doesn't feel drying either. It does state it's suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. It's the best foundation I've used in a long time by far, very happy with this.  

This foundation does costs around £36.00 and is available 'here'. There's also such a large shade range, so you have no excuse not to give it a try, or enter my giveaway to be in with a chance of winning one of these brilliant foundations. 

What do you think to Cover FX? Are they a brand your willing to try? Like the sound of the Cover FX Cream Foundation? Why not enter above :D. 
Becca :) x


Disclosure: This product is a PR sample, I still think it's a brill foundation. 

Bobbi Brown Chocolate Shimmer

Recently a company called buyapowa have taken the beauty world by storm. It's a co-buying buying site in which the price of the product goes down as more people commit to buy. I brought this Bobbi Brown eyeliner for £11.00, the retail price is £16.50, so it's quite a large saving.

Many people have recommended Bobbi Brown gel liners to me, so when it came up on buyapowa for such a good price I couldn't resist. I brought the eyeliner in the shade 'Chocolate Shimmer', as having blue eyes means brown compliments more than black. The brown colour really brings out the blue in my eyes.

So far I've been really impressed with this liner, the application is effortless. The gel glides so well making a perfect line really easy to achieve. The liner doesn't come with a brush, which is a little disappointing, but luckily my Maybelline gel liner did, so I've been using that one.

The main feature I look for in an eyeliner is last-ability. I can't stand liners and mascaras that drop to the bottom of your eyes, it's a massive pet hate of mine. This liner does last really well, on occasion it had dropped a little, but nothing too dramatic. It would last all working day, but starts to drop nearer the evening.

Overall, I really like this liner. I don't think I'd pay full price for this as it's really quite expensive. It applies well and lasts well too. I'll be looking out for more shades popping up on buyapowa.

Have you tried Bobbi Brown gel liners? Whats your favourite gel liner? Have you been buying from buyapowa too?

Becca :) x



Disclosure: I brought this product myself.

River Island Sale and Summer Haul

I don't normally post my shopping hauls, however, I managed to get myself some great bargains on Tuesday and wanted to share them. I always enjoy seeing other bloggers hauls, so hopefully you enjoy mine too! Me and my other half embarked on a little trip into Derby to pick up my prescription sunnies, yay! I can now see in the sun. So I couldn't help but shop a little too. 

River Island Sale £8

The bright floral pattern of this top is perfect for summer. I have this top in black and white leopard print too, I really like the style, it's easy to wear. It looks really good with the shorts I've brought below. 

River Island Sale £12

I've been looking out for some shorts recently. I wanted some long enough for everyday wear and a neutral colour so easily dressed. These are perfect, just what I've been looking for. Bring on summer!

New Look Sandals £19.99

I've been eyeing these up for a while as I said in my previous post, I finally brought them. After receiving my invite to the Aussie catwalk, I had an excuse to buy them. Can't wait to start styling them. Of course you'll be seeing these and the above in outfit posts.

Dove Intensive Conditioners £3.30 each

After finishing my sample size, I went out and brought these. They're amazing conditioners but I don't want to give away too much as I'll review them at a later date. 

What have you been buying recently? Any sales bargains?

Becca :) x

Disclosure: My boyfriend treated me to the River Island clothes, I brought the rest myself. 

Spring Sandals - OOTD

Top - Topshop

Skirt - H&M £3.99 

Sandals - Mel £25.00

Bag - Primark

Lipstick - MAC Watch Me Simmer £13.50

Nails - OPI My Address is Hollywood £10.50

As it's suddenly got very hot, I decided it was time to bring out the sandals. The ones above are from Mel, but are last season so only available at a few places now. Mel shoes are plastic shoes and are ever so popular since Vivienne Westwood teamed up with Mel to produce some of her shoes. I've ordered some Vivienne Westwood Mel boots and will post about them when they arrive. Although, I must admit, however pretty, these sandals have torn up my ankles so make sure you stick some party feet around the ankles first.  

My hair was produced using my WAM Revolving Irons, which, I can't wait to tell you all about. Remember when I went to the WAM event and got myself in such a muddle with the irons? (see here). Well I think I'm getting the hang of it now, once you learn how to use them it's ever so quick to create the effect above. 

The bag is a cheap Primark buy, which is also last season. You can pick up some great bags from Primark if your lucky! Sometimes I'll go in and see nothing I like and other times I'll pick up loads, it's really luck of the draw in that shop. 

Sandal wishlist:

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

Images taken from product sites

Mel (number three) are making an appearance again here with their plastic heels. They're so pretty and the pastels are perfect for SS12. I've just gone out and brought number 2 as they've nearly sold out online. Such a bargain at £19.99 I couldn't resist. They're so easy to walk in as your feet are properly strapped in, mega comfy and look great, couldn't ask for more in a shoe really. 

What sandals will you be rocking this summer? Do you own any Mels? What do you think to my hair with the WAM iron? 

Becca :) x

Disclosure: WAM Iron is a PR sample, the rest has been brought by myself. Everything in the wish list has been chosen by myself, I have not been paid to feature it. 

Avon Purple Hazed

Thanks for tuning in on this beautiful day! It's gorgeous over here in the UK, so hot for March, lets hope it stays this way. Weather like this makes me want to cover myself in pastel colours, I <3 Spring! Totally on topic, Avon have brought out three limited edition lipsticks for Spring.

 Avon Colour Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in Purple Hazed: 

The first thing at really struck me about this lipstick is the quality of the packaging. It feels so well made. It's proper sturdy packaging, it screws up and down perfectly, it doesn't feel loose or cheap. It feels 10 times better made than my MAC lipstick, yet it's much cheaper. 

I love using this lipstick, it's so creamy and easy to apply. The pigmentation isn't great, however, it's workable. I apply around three coats for a good colour, this doesn't bother me too much as it feels like your applying a lip balm rather than a lipstick. 

How about staying power? It isn't great. It doesn't last very long to be honest, I'd say it lasts lip balm length. This lipstick really is more of a pigmented lip balm. Although I'm not complaining, I've really enjoyed using it, and the lip balm texture will be perfect for summer. 

The colour is Purple Haze and is totally gorgeous. It's a pastel lilac colour and is probably the best colour out of the Spring collection. It's different and can be worn easily. Avon Colour Ultra Colour Rich Lipsticks cost £7 each, although Avon very often have their products on offer. You can buy this lipstick 'here'.

Have you ever tried a Avon lipstick? What do you think to their Spring collection? 

Becca :) x

Disclosure: I brought this lipstick myself. 

Spring Wishlist + My Week

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 

Images sourced from website links.

I would normally do a my week post, however, I find them ever so boring to be honest. I'll post a few of my favourite photos at the end of this post instead, mix it up a little. 

I love Spring clothes, you can still layer a little, but you can crack out the colourful dresses. The sausage dog necklace is at the top of my shopping list when payday comes, its from a lovely little independent jewellery maker called Elsie Belle, she has some gorgeous pieces. The octopus necklace is from the one and only Temp Sec, he looks so angry! Dress number five is from New Look, I've been eyeing it up forever and finally got the money to buy it, my size had gone, typical.

The boots are from Kurt Geiger, he keeps coming out with amazing shoes, hurting my bank balance. They're just the kind of thing I've been looking for, as the heel isn't too high and I think walking in them would be pretty easy. Don't they just look gorgeous? 

This week my main event was Windle and Moodie which was brill, you can see my post on that event 'here'.

Walking in the sunshine on a photo trip with the other half

I was using my point and shoot camera, which isn't great 

Cracking out the Vans in the sunshine <3

I normally talk about the weather, which, has been amazing. I finally went and brought some prescription sunglasses so I can see in the sun. 

Don't forget to enter my giveaway! 10 foundations worth £36 are up for grabs - click 'here'. 

What products are on your wishlist? Have you been out enjoying the sun?

Becca :) x

Windle and Moodie Event

I have no hair styling skills!

The ever so lovely Neil Moodie took over! So glad he did :D. 

Result!

I was very kindly invited down to Windle and Moodie in Covent Garden last Thursday to check out their new Lazy Blow Dry using the WAM Revolving Iron (see what I wore 'here'). I met some great bloggers and then sat down for a demo on how to perform the Lazy Blow Dry. Neil Moodie himself showed us how to use the Revolving Iron, Neil Moodie is hairdresser to the stars and has worked with numerous big designer names (read more 'here'). It was a privilege to have him hosting the event.

Basically, it's done by using the WAM Revolving Iron after drying your hair. You dry your hair as normal, and use the Revolving Iron to create the professional blow dry effect. Using the Revolving Iron can cut time down by half, as achieving this effect by blow dry can take a long time. Neil Moodie made it look so easy, personally, I need more practise! To achieve the result above it took around 20-30 minutes, dependant on how well you can use the iron.

The Revolving Iron is a great tool, and is much quicker to use than a normal curling iron. I'll talk more about the iron itself in a later post. However here is a sneaky video of how to perform a Lazy Blow Dry: 

I can't wait to start playing around with the Revolving Irons. WAM Revolving Irons are very reasonably priced at £75 and are available 'here'. 
Have you tried this iron? Is it a product that interests you? Have you ever visited the Windle and Moodie salon? 
Becca :) x


Disclosure: This press event was provided free of charge, and I was gifted the Revolving Iron for featuring on my blog. However, I have no hair styling skills, really I have none, so will need a bit of practise before featuring.