I'm back. Again.

Hi guys!

Wowza. I haven't done this for ages. I was at that point where I felt I'd been gone so long that I couldn't return. But then I realised that no one really reads this and I just felt it would be a shame to abandon ship. Even without anyone really reading I still get great joy from writing and just documenting my mundane life.

I have been through many mascaras and foundation since I last wrote and I've kind of lost track of where I am....I will try not to repeat myself, but please find room in your heart to forgive me if I do duplicate items.

I guess this is a random update for now - erm.......

Life - I've mentioned previously (I think?) that my baby brother is getting married. In January I was hauling flip flops and sunglasses and in real life people my friends and family thought I was a bit over eager, but I'm so glad I started early.  Considering my small budget and suitcase weight allowance I now have a decent amount of stuff. And as a plus size fussy woman starting early was the smartest thing I could do. Truth be told most of my stuff were purchased winter/spring time. By the time summer  rolled around all the stuff I wanted were either sold out or no longer available. Have purchased (and returned!) about £400 worth of swimwear. But I think those woes deserve a post of their own! So....wedding is in November. Not too long to go really. Excited. Nervous. All sorts. And that is about it for life - everything else is the same. Still kpop crazy. Same job. Blah blah blah

As Arnie said, I'll be back!

Wait for me!

Xoxo

Haul - Nike triple black Huarache

So....this happened.

I got myself a pair of Nike triple black Huaraches.

I went to bed at 7pm the night before and I queued outside of Footlocker for these like the proper hoodrat I am.

The triple black are difficult to photograph but to be honest you're not missing much. Ugly is all part of the charm ;)

These only come in Men's and you have to get a size up so I got a UK 7 and 7.5 but wearing the 7.5.
7 are fine fit wise but getting them on and off were a b*tch. 

Gangsta swag means pairing my Huarache's with frilly ankle socks :)

I love these so much. I admit it is the exclusiveness of them that I love so much and the all black.
They are really comfortable and once you get the hang of getting them on and off they are a dream.

They are a bit...delicate? Not delicate, but all those plasticy bits make me worry and they are known for snapping. So I am still on the hunt for a pair of throw on trainers. Actually, not sure what I need trainers for a part from posing.

But anyway! I am a sheep and I am happy :)

Haul - sunglasses and flip flops

Hi Guys!

A slightly weird haul for February (it has snowed a whole 0.00001mm in London!) but hey, I need this stuff, so why not just get it now? (I was surprised that they were even selling this stuff already, but lucky me!).

I've picked up two pairs of cheap and cheerful sunglasss - £2 each!!!

One pair are matt black plastic with silver legs and are actually really nice on (if I don't say so myself).
The other pair have a (leopard?) print and are "fun". I dunno. At £2 I  can afford to have some fun right?

I also got a hot pink case and I was plesantly surprised when I realised I can fit both pair of sunglasses in one case. I can't remember the price....between £2-3.

I also got some sandals.

The nude and diamante pair (left pic) were £4 and they are my emergency beach wedding shoes. Uber tacky, blingy and girly but for a wedding situation I think it will go with my outfit. (I still plan to wear heels but thought I should prepare a back up).

The other pair were £6 and look much cooler on when hanging up in store. (There were a black pair but sadly not in my size - sad times.) The colour IRL are a reddy orange, will look amazing in the sunshine. Not even sure if these will make it to Thailand/Phillippines but even in London with my all black summer outfit - I can't wait :)

G L A M O U R

Can't do a summer holiday without some flipflops!

The black pair were £1 - yes £1 and the leopard print pair were £1.50...or maybe £2? The plan is to take them away and then leave them behind (to make room in my suitcase for all the crap I'll be bringing back).

So that's my little summer haul. I feel good starting early and having some basics in my suitcase.

Anyone else buying flip flops and sunglasses but wearing ear muffs and snowboots? xoxo

Mascara review - Bourjois Volume Clubbing Ultra Black Mascara (waterproof)

Hi Guys!

Another review of a brilliant Bourjois product - Bourjois Volume Clubbing Ultra Black Mascara (~i waterproof of course).

Got this from Boots for £7.99 and as the name would suggest, it is a black waterproof mascara that gives volume.

Once upon a time I already tried a very similar mascara from the same range and I loved it (something about it being great for foam parties?!) so when I saw this I knew it would be great - and I was right.

Firstly, not sure about waterproof, I didn't get to stand under a waterfall (or attend a crazy foam party) but it took me through many sweaty tube journeys and a few crying sessions without smudging or running so bravo.

The brush is substantial in size - not those massive things bigger than my eye, but nice and chunky. Short dense hairs but they didn't go all round the wand (tried to capture that in the photo but it's just black on black so....fail). Deposited a healthy amount of mascara on my short stubby lashes and definitely made them more voluminous.

As the product dried out slightly (I love a dry formula) the volume only got more intense. Admittedly, I am at the stage where my lashes are starting to clump together and I can't really see through them anymore (I know. Skank), so now I like to use this in conjunction with a lengthening/thinner mascara. BAM!

Love this and would recommend if you like a thick and slightly clumpy lash - hhhmmm that doesn't make it sound to great but it is exactly what I like in a mascara and I know I am not alone!

xoxo

Foundation review - Bourjois Healthy Mix

Hi guys,

I am here today with my thoughts on the oh-so popular Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation.

Let me start by saying that I resisted the hype for ages - the other reviews were so positive I assumed it had to all be lies. How could nearly everyone love this product so much? It honestly made me suspicious and admittedly I've never seriously considered Bourjois as a make up brand I could use on my face so I was just full of negativeness and resistance.

Well well well, I eat my words and negative thoughts. This is good stuff. Good like, the photo is an image of my second bottle!! Now, anytime an item is repurchased is proof enough that it is great, and when a blogger  repurchases (ok, no one read mine but I do like to try new stuff even if it means having to move away from a great product) that is the ultimate sign of greatness.

I got this from Boots and it's around £9.99 (and it is on promotion right now, buy one Bourjois product and get the second one 1/2 price - just saying!). I got the shade 54 - beige (both times).

Healthy Mix gives a great finish - light but with medium coverage and it fades down evenly so you're not left looking dry and patchy. The bottle says something about 16hours - that is a lie, but it does last around 7 hours so enough to get you through most of the working day. I just touch up my blemishes.red areas before I go home per usual.

It is really easy to work with and blend out - it isn't overly liquidy but it isn't too thick either. If you were new to applying foundation this would be a good place to start as it's consistency does give you plenty of time to work with.

The reason why I said at the beginning that I didn't consider Bourjois as a brand for me* is because I was worried they're face products would break me out. I have no idea why I thought like this, but I did. My lost! I am pleased to report that after two bottles this did not cause me any redness or break outs so bravo Bourjois.

(*That being said, regular readers will know that I absolutely love love love their mascaras! And my mum seems to love the and brand  has gifted me with a few blush pot things (not a love) and a few eye shadow palettes - massive love!)

Anyway, let's talk about the shade. This is extremely subjective but a) not impressed with the shade range generally - naughty naughty bourjois!) shade 54 is probably a smidgen smidgen smidgen bit too light for me but nothing noticeable. Let's be realistic, I always have this problem and for a tenner I'm not too bothered at all.

I usually end with - would I recommend/repurchase and I think it is quite obviously that I would say YES and YES!

I won't repurchase a 3rd bottle just because I do need to eventually move on and try new stuff, but I admit I am already sad about having to move on. Bourjois Healthy Mix - you made me eat my words, but you have proved trusty and true!

Honestly, if you are looking for a new everyday foundation to try out - try this!!

xoxo