I saw this tag on Girl Fridays blog and thought it might help to ease me back into blogging after a bit of a hiatus.
I tag:
Dani, The Glamour Nazi,
Audrey, The Nail Affair,
Kayliegh, Kayliegh Land,
Laura, My Little World,
and,
Natasha, Natashas Wonderland.
Enjoy!
Amy,
xoxo
Makeup
Blush or Bronzer?
Blush, please! If I haven't put on tan, bronzer can look a bit wrong on me so I am opting for blush. It's one of those beauty products that can make you look more alive with NO effort whatsoever!
Lipgloss or Lipstick?
Lipstick. Every time. I have a newfound love for lipstick, with my collection having grown exponentially since February.
Eyeliner or Mascara?
Mascara. Without it, my lashes are invisible to the human eye!!
Foundation or Concealer?
Foundation. I am having a good skin period so concealer wouldn't be a massive deal to me!
Neutral or Colour Eyeshadow?
Neutral, without a doubt! I adore neutral shadows and own at least half a dozen neutral palettes from all price ranges!
Pressed or loose eyeshadow?
Pressed, but only because I'm messy enough as it is without the risky business that comes with loose pigments!
Nails
OPI or China Glaze?
I don't think I can chose, but OPI edge in front just a small bit for their Nail Envy offering!
Long or Short Nails?
Long. Although my idea of long may not be your idea of it!
Acrylic or Natural?
Natural. Ever since I stopped biting them early this year, I am so proud of my natural nails!
Bright or Dark?
Dark. The 16 year old rocker in me still lusts after glossy black talons!
Flower or no flower?
No flower. Yes, I'm a boring aul fart! :P
Body
Perfume or Body Spray?
Perfume but bodyspray for freshening up!
Lotion or Body Butter?
Lotion. I love E45 Intense Recovery at the minute, though I'm DYING to try out the Cocoa Brown Chocolate Whip...
Body Wash or Soap?
Body Wash for normal days, Dove Soap for tattoo healing.
LUSH or Other bath companies?
Ohhhh LUSH!!
Fashion
Jeans or Sweat Pants?
Jeans. Though I love a good pair of Canterbury Grey Uglies
Long or short sleeves?
Long sleeves, all the way.
Dresses or skirts?
Either works for me...
Stripes or Plaid?
Plaid. Especially Plaid flannel.
Flip Flops or Sandals?
I'm partial to a pair of flippy floppies but only in the sauna...
Scarves or hats?
Scarves. I love a light scarf, but am partial to the odd woolly effort too.
Studs or dangly earrings?
Studs. Not that my lobe piercings ever get either.
Necklaces or Bracelets?
Both! Especially the bracelet Chris gave me that he had blessed in Calcutta, and my grandmothers Amethyst sphere in an eagle claw.
Jackets or Hoodies?
Hoodies every time. I put them with everything.
Hair
Curly or Straight?
Either looks decent on me though curls are more fun!
Bun or ponytail?
Ask me in a year! My hair is not long enough for either really...
Bobby Pins or Butterfly Clips?
Bobby pins – though I lose them all within a week...
Hair Spray or Hair Gel?
Hair spray.
Long or Short hair?
Long. I'm currently growing out a super short hair cut and growing more impatient by the day...
Light or dark?
GINGER!
Side sweep or Full on bangs (fringe)?
Side swept...
Up or Down?
Either, or. I'm not pushed.
Random
Rain or Shine?
Shine. I love rain but sunny weather is so much better for the soul.
Summer or Winter?
Winter, all everything that goes with it.
Autumn or Spring?
Spring, though Autumn does mean sweater weather...
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Vanilla... YUM!
Friday, 1 November 2013
Friday, 18 October 2013
Neals Yard Remedies Geranium and Orange Hand Cream
A few weeks back I was chosen as one of the lucky winners of a Neals Yard Remedies Hand Cream on Twitter.
I had never really heard about them, until I saw fellow blogger, Audrey retweet them on my feed. I figured entering their Friday Freebie wouldn't hurt, so I gave them a retweet and late that day they told myself and Audrey that we had been chosen as the winners. I mailed off my address and a week later the postman rang my doorbell and presented me with a padded envelope all the way from London!
I couldn't wait to get into it, so I ripped it open immediately, and found a lovely hand written note and a really generously sized tube of Geranium and Orange Hand Cream.
Now, not many people know this about me but I adore Geraniums, because they remind me of the summers I spent with my Auntie and all the afternoons whiled away as a kid with my late Granny. Funnily enough, Geraniums smell more like lemons, than anything, so it may be easier to just tell the not-so green-fingered among you guys that is smells amazingly of lemon and orange...
What It Says On The Tube:
"Deeply NOURISHES and uplifts. Moisturises and softens with the uplifting sunny scent of rose geranium and vibrant sweet orange oil."
It also states that the ingredients are 92% organic, with a long list of the things it doesn't contain:
No EDTA (a substance used to stabilize products interaction with air)
No Mineral Oils,
No Synthetic Fragrances or Colours,
No Parabens,
No Silicones,
No Phthalates (emulsifiers used in the cosmetics industry)
What I Thought Of It:
I have to say this cream was wonderful. It's so thick, it keeps the shape of the dispensing hole until you rub it into your hands. A little also goes a very long way. I squeezed out a blob the first couple of times and I was able to cover both of my hands and half way up my forearms.
The formula sunk into my hands rapidly, and is that wasn't enough, my mother tried it out, and although she is allergic to pretty much any and all lotions, this didn't upset her skin at all. What a great result!!
Add to that the gorgeous, nostalgia inducing scent, and this cream is one of my favorite things in a long time! When this runs out (which wont be for a while because it's so economical) I will definitely be getting another tube!
Things To Consider:
NYR are a pretty awesome bunch of people, creating natural products because they are of the belief that beauty should be natural rather than synthetic. That sits really well with me but a huge selling point is their Cruely Free ethos, whereby they are also supporting FRAME, which is a British NGO dedicated to finding an alternative to animal testing. If you want to read more about their Cruelty Free beliefs, then you can click HERE.
Neals Yard Geranium and Orange Hand Cream is £10.00 per 50ml and can be bought HERE
I had never really heard about them, until I saw fellow blogger, Audrey retweet them on my feed. I figured entering their Friday Freebie wouldn't hurt, so I gave them a retweet and late that day they told myself and Audrey that we had been chosen as the winners. I mailed off my address and a week later the postman rang my doorbell and presented me with a padded envelope all the way from London!
I couldn't wait to get into it, so I ripped it open immediately, and found a lovely hand written note and a really generously sized tube of Geranium and Orange Hand Cream.
Now, not many people know this about me but I adore Geraniums, because they remind me of the summers I spent with my Auntie and all the afternoons whiled away as a kid with my late Granny. Funnily enough, Geraniums smell more like lemons, than anything, so it may be easier to just tell the not-so green-fingered among you guys that is smells amazingly of lemon and orange...
What It Says On The Tube:
"Deeply NOURISHES and uplifts. Moisturises and softens with the uplifting sunny scent of rose geranium and vibrant sweet orange oil."
It also states that the ingredients are 92% organic, with a long list of the things it doesn't contain:
No EDTA (a substance used to stabilize products interaction with air)
No Mineral Oils,
No Synthetic Fragrances or Colours,
No Parabens,
No Silicones,
No Phthalates (emulsifiers used in the cosmetics industry)
What I Thought Of It:
I have to say this cream was wonderful. It's so thick, it keeps the shape of the dispensing hole until you rub it into your hands. A little also goes a very long way. I squeezed out a blob the first couple of times and I was able to cover both of my hands and half way up my forearms.
The formula sunk into my hands rapidly, and is that wasn't enough, my mother tried it out, and although she is allergic to pretty much any and all lotions, this didn't upset her skin at all. What a great result!!
Add to that the gorgeous, nostalgia inducing scent, and this cream is one of my favorite things in a long time! When this runs out (which wont be for a while because it's so economical) I will definitely be getting another tube!
Things To Consider:
NYR are a pretty awesome bunch of people, creating natural products because they are of the belief that beauty should be natural rather than synthetic. That sits really well with me but a huge selling point is their Cruely Free ethos, whereby they are also supporting FRAME, which is a British NGO dedicated to finding an alternative to animal testing. If you want to read more about their Cruelty Free beliefs, then you can click HERE.
Neals Yard Geranium and Orange Hand Cream is £10.00 per 50ml and can be bought HERE
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