Monday 11 November 2013

The Good, The Bad and the Gullible...

I need help! I've sampled 3 new products this month and they really haven't set my world alight. I need suggestions and I need them now!! On the flip side I've also found 3 beauty products I will use forever and ever! Let's get started:

1) Umberto Giannini Incredible Body Shampoo & Conditioner


The ad campaign for the Incredible Body range was quite simply genius. Millie Macintosh, hunky man and an interactive comic book ad (which you HAVE to read - CLICK HERE) - it was all so perf. So obviously I bought it! 



I can't say my hair didn't fluff up a bit because actually it did! I went from flat and limp to big and bouncy in about 2 weeks but then my hair also went dry and...rather crazy! Despite using heaps of conditioner my hair was simply impossible to brush out post-shower which added at least 15 extra minutes to my morning! Also, I can't say much about the scent for this Shampoo and Conditioner: Bland is the only word to use  to describe how it smells wet and dry! I much prefer products that smell delicious not just mid-wash but afterwards too - Can anyone recommend their fave shampoos?! I'm running on empty and need suggestions!

2) Little Mix by Collection - Jesy's Full On Mascara


This is the promo pic of Jesy on the page where you can buy this mascara:


This is my sad, gullible little face when I tried out the mascara:


NO! Not really! But still I was rather upset! Basically, Little Mix have taken the advice of other such pop stars who have 'branched out' and sold their personalities to sell random low-quality products! Boo...hoo! Even after 3 coats of this mascara my lashes were still nowhere near my usual every day length never mind boasting a 'full on' look. Other than Natural Collection, what other fabulous, affordable mascaras can I try?! Tell me now!

3) Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder

This powder actually isn't a terrible product! The only thing that got to me was the fact that all the powder bunched up together and I had to stab it into loose powder for it to be any good. Other than that it lasted a whole month and didn't wear off my skin for a good 5-6 hours! That is a decent no-shine time! The Natural Collection version never congealed like this one so I'm tempted to go back! What powder do you use? I need to know!

Ok... Never mind the bad products because I know someone will set me straight by Tweeting me at @sheldan2207 OR post me your pics on Instagram (ShelbyLT22)! I want to get to know some new products!

Let's move on to 3 fabu products that I now can't live without:

1) Palmer's Firming Cocoa Butter


I apply this to my legs, bum, boobs and tum every single night and have noticed a considerable difference to my skin. I have less cellulite on my bum and thighs, super smooth skin and also smell rather delicious in the morning! 

2) Boots Soft Cosmetic Sponges

I've recently learnt the importance of changing your cosmetic tools every week - and these are affordable at only £1.95 for four and they feel amazing on your skin. I've tried some Superdrug sponges before and they felt much rougher than these! For a smooth, even coverage these are the best.

3) OPI Princesses Rule!


Kim Kardashian has been sporting short, feminine, subtle nails recently so I have also sported short, feminine and subtle nails. It's that classic Mean Girls moment:


Instead of getting a set of long Acrylics, I opted for a grown up full set of Gels coloured with OPI's Princesses Rule! A beautiful shimmering pink, this polish is one of the only colours I will ever re-use. Kim will be so proud. Probably...


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Tuesday 8 October 2013

What Makes You Happy?

Why do so many people dislike this time of year?! Yes, it gets darker earlier and yesss I am aware it is getting chillier as the weeks go by...however are you all not excited for the snuggles to come?! Other than the fact I can now legally eat Jaffa Cakes without having a nervous break down about the next crop top trend, I can now enjoy all the other stuff Autumn has to offer! 

For all you miserable bast***s out there just ask yourself - What makes you happy this time of year? May I lend some suggestions?

1) The White Company had a wonderfully seasonal collage on their Facebook page last night with photographs that made you feel all warm and cosy inside:






The White Company are currently holding a 'Simple Pleasures' competition on Pinterest - check out their Facebook page for more deets! (Link above^) YAY for 'Simple Pleasures'.

2) T'is the seasonal for warm, snuggly, steamy bath-times and shower-times! I'm stocked up and ready to roll:


Bath essentials you just have to invest in are:

3) Winter foods that provide nutrition, heat and a good little layer of seasonal podge! Tonight my dear mother fed her chicks a slow cooked sausage casserole that has been filling the house with the scents of winter dinners all day! 

(Winter Recipes on Mother Earth Living)

Ok I've managed to think up 3 things on the spot that make me happy this time of yea! There is literally no need to be so grumbly! ;-)

What are your favourite things about fall? 


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Friday 4 October 2013

Must-Have Mascaras Under £5 - Huge Life Beauty Decisions!

This past week I have been eeking out the very last scraps of my Natural Collection mascara until Monday when the joys of pay day will arrive. I began the month lapping up the lustrous Le Volume de Chanel but clearly got overzealous. Going back to the Natural Collection Lash Care mascara after being spoilt with designer goods has been mildly painful. 

The cheapest I've been able to find Le Volume de Chanel for is £24 from Debenhams. This price tag isn't going to happen. In fact, I am actually looking to spend under £5 for my new mascara as I am skint! I've whittled it down to 3 options:



1) Volume Plumping Mascara by e.l.f Cosmetics - £3.75
"For BIG Lashes" - I do love a large lash. Full of Vitamin B this mascara looks after your lashes even when your layering it all up. e.l.f describe the results as intense and dramatic - sort of what I'd describe Kim Kardashian or Cheryl Cole's lashes. I like those odds.

2) Avon SuperExtend Eye Accents Mascara - £4 (Special Offer) 
The wand appears to be exactly the same shape and width of my trusty Natural Collection mascara so I know Ill get excellent coverage and length. I've never tried an Avon mascara before but have used eyeshadow, lipstick and lip gloss from their Color Trend range and have loved every single product. At £4 on special offer at the moment and boasting rave reviews online this does look a promising option.

3) Collection Little Mix Full On Mascara Jesy Volumising Mascara - £2.99
Do not judge me. Pop-girl-group-endorsed mascara wouldn't usually be my forte however Little Mix are cute and edgy. K?! Anyway, Jesy's mascara is for those who want the big, popping lashes that look thick and fake. You can also get Perrie's lengthening option, Jade's defining option or Leigh-Anne's clear option. Ahh, bless them. I might even find the time to test some more of their wonderful little make-up range some time in the future!


Decisions, Decisions...

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Tuesday 1 October 2013

Outrageous Autumn Beauty Trends

Shorter days, crispy leaves and emerging fluffy lounge garms; Autumn is finally upon us. I am a sucker for Autumn/Winter. Getting cosy and spending long evenings inside watching chick flicks such as Bridget Jones and The Holiday are daily occurrences in my household every fall.
The only slight harrowing prospect of the impending plummet of temperature is the mere thought of going out, out dressed up with no jacket, no leggings and no socks. Goosebumps ain't sexy... so I've heard.
My other blog (Obsessed With Them) deals with the Fall frock dilemma nicely - head over there now for the Pre-Autumn Fashion Prep where you'll find essential, trendy wardrobe staples for under £50 (including that bang-on Pink Trench Trend!).
Over here at Your Desirables I am discussing the Top 3 Most Outrageous Autumn Beauty Trends.

3) Woozy Eye-Lines
How can eye liner that looks like it has been applied after a bottle of rosé ever look good? Tell me.

As seen at:
Rag & Bone


Christian Dior


As Seen On:
Rita Ora at the 2013 GQ Men of the Year Awards


Kendall Jenner in Dominican Republic


2) Grotty Grunge
Achieving this look is easy: Apply make up and dance in the rain. Don't wash for 2-3 days and you're good to go.

As seen at:
Rodarte


Saint Laurent


As seen on:
Cara Delevingne at the Met Ball 2013


Sky Ferreira at the Givenchy 2013 Ready-to-Wear Show


1) Glitter Bombs
Glitter gets everywhere - in your eyes, down your throat, up your bum. We are not 11 years old (unfortunately) so no, I shall not be shimmering my face up!

As seen at:
Chanel


Thakoon


As seen on:
Fearne Cotton


Khloe Kardashian


So there you have the top three most ridiculous trends for this Autumn - doesn't t sometimes make you wonder how we can trust these people when they tell us how to be beautiful?! Would you rock any of these looks? I just couldn't...although Halloween is coming up!

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Saturday 10 August 2013

She's Everything I Want To Be!

Meet Christmas Joy Abbott:


Yes, that is her real name AND there is sooo much more.

All of the below points finish this sentence: CHRISTMAS JOY ABBOTT IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING BECAUSE..........................

- Her name is Christmas Joy.
- She is a NASCAR Pit Crew front tire changer and can change a tire in just over 1 second. 
- She is the only female at cup level now working with Michael Waltrip Racing
- She ran her first mile at the age of 24 (older than me, ahem) and is now buff-sexy!
- She inspired herself to get fit whilst working in Iraq by discovering CrossFit.
- She is now a CrossFit hero recognised worldwide.
- She is launching her own not-for-profit organisation called The Hand and Heart Alliance.
- She could quite possibly be the world's sexiest weight lifter.
- Her tattoos are awesome.
- Her work ethic, strength and commitment is hugely respectable.
- She's what role models should be made of.

After watching her appearance on The Kris Jenner Show I immediately did a strenuous 45 minute workout - NO LIE! Everything about her inspires me and I hope it does you, too!


See her 'Kris' appearance here (SO HOT! It involves her teaching Kris Jenner and Ryan Seacrest how to change a race car tyre!) :-  http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N3-pFB8bl9M 

Visit her official website to get inspired: http://www.christmasabbott.com/ 

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Thursday 8 August 2013

Beyoncé's Drastic New 'Do - Yay or Nay??

I literally can't believe what is happening in the world today. I've been awake less than an hour and I've discovered things I really wish I hadn't! Firstly, Beyoncé has chopped her hair off.

Don't get me wrong, Bey hasn't pulled a Britney, gone mad and shaved her head but she might as well have.

Not long ago the world was applauding her holiday weave, effortlessly flowing in the wind whilst caring for little Blue Ivy and enjoying a little R&R In between tour dates:


The photo is pure beauty. Then, this morning this is thrown at me and I have to do a double take! 


This is Beyoncé's brand new pixie cut! For all my am drams I don't think this is the worst look Bey could have gone for but it just doesn't suit her! Whether I'm just used to seeing her look so perfectly glam, or I'm not used to seeing her look this average - the verdict is a 3/10 for this little cut.

There have been a few celebs that have angered me with new 'dos over the years! Check them out, see if you agree -

Miley Cyrus' massive Draco Malfoy fail: 


Rihanna's Jedward impression:


That thing that Cassie did:


Willow Smith's pink shave:


Anything Kesha does:



My 2nd discovery will be posted a little later on at my other site: www.obsessedwiththem.wordpress.com

Has Lamar really done this to Khloe?! 


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Wednesday 31 July 2013

Get To Know AlunaGeorge!

If you're looking to buy a new album, check out some new music or need a new sound in your life then I'm telling you that AlunaGeorge are for you.

You heard the White Noise collab with Disclosure and you definitely heard Attracting Flies (if you haven't then, I'm sorry but, where the hell have you been?!) - but you ain't heard nothing until you've listened to their newly released debut album, Body Music.



Chilled beats with catchy electro sounds teamed with magical vocal performances like nothing you've heard before - this is the beauty of Body Music.
Comprising of Aluna Francis and George Reid, AlunaGeorge first met when producer George remixed a track by vocalist Aluna's band 'My Toys Like Me'. 
AlunaGeorge's first track 'Your Drums, Your Love' hit the UK chart at Number 50 which led on to track number two, 'Attracting Flies' which hit Number 17.



Body Music is currently sitting at Number 7 in the UK iTunes Album Chart and I'm awaiting payday so I can gab tickets to their tour in October! 



My new obsession with Aluna's voice is on another level - and don't get me started about her flawless fashion sense! The way her slick lyrics meander around each carefully constructed beat is quite literally music to your ear drums. Her effortlessly cool delivery of what she's telling you gets to you, and you can't let it go. Check out my other blog, Obsessed With Them (link below), for a full fashion profile tomorrow lunchtime!

Check out their stuff & tell me what you think:-

Your Drums, Your Love: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VfCSx5641U4

You Know You Like It: http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=relmfu&v=FWR9MR5juWI

Attracting Flies: http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=relmfu&v=7d_HD89ZlJE

Tickets:  http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Alunageorge-tickets/artist/1754446

ALUNAGEORGE FASHION PROFILE WILL BE FEATURED ON MY OTHER BLOG TOMORROW!! COME CHECK IT OUT!! WILL BE PUBLISHED 12pm MIDDAY!! LINK>>> www.obsessedwiththem.wordpress.com 

Monday 22 July 2013

Ibiza Countdown: 30 Days! Progress Report...

So it's 30 days until the big popping of my Ibiza cherry and I still have an abnormally long list of things to achieve before I go!

I've been working out A LOT since I booked the holiday about 2 months ago and have started to see the first signs of results! YAY! My stomach is flatter and actually toning and even my arms are looking leaner, too! This is all thanks to YouTube and the huge abundance of workout vids available to do in your own home. This is my daily routine:

1) Tiffany Rothe's Hot Body Warm-Up Routine - CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
2) Tiffany Rothe's Bikini Abs Workout - CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
3) Daily Butt Workout (Free App for iPhones and iPads) - CLICK HERE TO FIND
4) 3 Minute Bun & Thigh Wave Workout - CLICK HERE TO FIND
5) 50 Prisoner Squats (or 15 more minutes on Bun & Thigh Wave) - CLICK TO SEE
6) 1 Minute Plank - CLICK TO SEE

And that's it! That's my daily workout routine - it takes no more than half an hour/ 40 minutes and I also walk the dog twice a day for about 20 minutes! I have so much more energy it's all very lovely! :)

I had my first McDonald's this weekend, too! Chicken Selects meal - and I made it a large as I was feeling rather deprived. I'm on a diet but if I ever feel like I'm craving something like crazy I just go ahead and eat it - 95% of the time I'm really enjoying my healthy eating!

My favourite meals include blueberries and natural yoghurt with either mango coulis or honey for breakfast, Ainsley Harriott cup soups for lunch (with 2 or 3 crackers) and anything homemade by my Mum for dinner! Key healthy snacks that I've discovered are the Strawberry Nougat bars by Shapers which you can get from Boots or bags of Snack-a-Jacks - especially in the Caramel flavour!

Other than the diet and workout situation I've also been finding loads of amazing new clothes for holiday! Scouring the net in lust I've found eBay to be a godsend for affordable bits!
I picked up this Batman dungaree dress for £9 (HighStreetLook2013), this bandeau crop top for £3 (diamondclothing786) and this purple skirt for £5 (girlsattractions)!

 
Another wonderful fashion find I came across last night was The Holiday Boutique! Having been obsessed with Tulisa and her birthday visit to Ibiza last week I was T H R I L L E D to find the actual shop in which her holiday wardrobe had come from...and you will not believe the bargain prices!
 
Lady Lux - Click HERE to buy
 
Day Glo Pink Monokini - CLICK TO BUY
 
Lady Lux Love Game - Click to Buy
 
All that's left to do is the tan, the mani, the pedi, the shoes, the make-up...etc, etc!
 
 
Where are you going this year? What's your biggest holiday panic?! Comment below/Tweet me @sheldan2207
 
 
 
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Friday 12 July 2013

Dream Summer Outfits - Day & Night!

If money was no object right this moment what would your dream summer outfits be?! I randomly asked myself this question earlier as I was trawling eBay for yet more bargains! If I had all the money in the world what would I buy for this July heatwave? Take a look:

 
Daytime Dream OOTD:
 
 
 
Taking style inspo from Blake Lively and Kourtney Kardashian I've whacked together this beautifully modest yet hugely expensive outfit! Simple yet effective! These gladiator sandals are the actual ones you can see Kourtney wearing in all of her recent snaps!
 
 
Evening Dream OOTD:
 
 
 
I can just imagine being at some swanky do, sipping champagne and mingling with the celebs in this get-up! It's classy with a touch of attitude - and who can really resist Loubs?? My style inspo for this came from Rihanna, Victoria Beckham and Beyoncé - of course!
 
That was much more fun than I thought it would be - have you ever been on the Christian Louboutin and Moschino websites? GO NOW!
 
What are your dream wardrobes?!
Tweet me @sheldan2207 or comment below!
 
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Thursday 11 July 2013

Kardashian Beauty Finally In The UK!


I feel a familiar tinge of excitement to the one I got when the Kardashian Kollection launched in Dorothy Perkins last year! The sad truth is that for us UK Kardashian fans the time delay of everything from the TV shows to the Beauty launch is really starting to get to us...and just when you think you're going to take the plunge and pay £50 for shipping costs, the UK catches up again!
 
Feel Unique are an online beauty and cosmetics retailer which stock everything from DIOR to Essie - and now Kardashian Beauty.
 
Of course, I feel it fit to produce a Lust List! Here it is:
 
 
 
 
The three K sisters have been tweeting about their faves too:
 
"I'm all about the 5 minute make-up routine - my @kbeautyofficial Double Up shadow stick is a necessity" - Kourtney
 
"I'm rocking my fav red lip today, Joystick in Retro Red" - Khloe
 
"Oh oh oh Au Naturel! Love my @kbeautyofficial nude lip color" - Khloe
 
"Nude nails always a DO #cabanacollection" - Khloe
 
"Get the look by accentuating your lashes with this Kardashian Beauty Whip Lash Mascara. And for the perfect red lip, go with Kardashian Beauty's En-joy Stick in the Rose Parade color" - Kim
 
What are you going to be getting?!
 
Comment below/ Tweet me @sheldan2207