Twenty

If you follow me on Twitter you will know that It was my 20th birthday on Sunday! (I kind of like to make it a big deal :o) )

So, if you're interested here is a little account of how my day was spent!

In the morning I had to work. I had booked the day off but unfortunately there was no one to cover me :o( It was only four hours though, in the morning so I didn't mind!

After work my parents and brother met me in the town I work to bring me out for a birthday lunch. In the car my brother gave me my birthday present from him...

How cute is that? I LOVE Hello Kitty! Excuse the goofy smile, I really was THAT giddy!

After dinner (bit of a disaster, we tried three restaurants before settling on a chinese take away!) we headed home and I got my cake :D 

On the day, I treated myself to new shoes too!

I love nude shoes! These were from New Look, available here!

Thanks so much for all of the lovely 'Happy Birthday' messages on Twitter, I love you guys!

Thanks so much! :o)

xxxx

Big Hair, Skinny Face

So, when I was getting ready for a night out this week, I came to the realization of how much I *love* contouring. As a round-faced gal, this little technique gives me cheekbones that I never thought were possible!  Anyway, here is my FOTN...  

No7 Intelligence Balance Mousse Foundation 'Tan' / Isa Dora Bronzer 'Golden Bronze' / Highlight: Benefit '10' / NARS Blusher 'Orgasm / MAC Lipstick 'Candy Yum Yum'

MAC 'Mythology' all over lid & 'Swiss Chocolate' in crease and outer third.

I used some false eyelashes last night too, I have used the Girls Aloud ones in the past and I have been impressed with them. I used the 'Kimberley' ones this time...

I wore my old dependable outfit that I always wear if in doubt, a navy play suit that I got from New Look. It is a lovely cotton material and has pretty cream detail around the neckline. 

I accessorised it with a skinny woven belt and a mix of gold bangles! Sorry, I am the most awkward poser ever!

Except here, pose-a-rama! But come ON! I am too delighted that I learned how to CONTOUR! 

What was the best beauty lesson that you ever learnt? :o)

Hannah xxx

Can I get a drum roll please...?

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The winners of my OPI 200 Follower Giveaway are as follows..

1st Prize- Two OPI Nail polishes...

Louise

2nd Prize- An OPI Nail Polish

Beauty By Rosh

3rd Prize- A set of mini OPI Polishes

Jen

Congrats you guys! I would really appreciate it if you could reply to the email that I have sent the winners ASAP so I can get the prizes sorted out!

Also huge thanks to everyone who has entered, there will definitely be another giveaway SOON! :o)

Love to you all,

H xxx

Hair-spiration? Please!?

As part of Aussies Lusciously Lighter Style challenge, I am off to the hairdressers on Monday to have a style overhaul! To prepare me for this, the lovely Aussie people have sent me a few wigs to help me 'break out of my comfort zone' and try something different!

Here are a few ideas...

Dolly Parton/ Sandy from 'Grease'

??? I look like my auntie here!

The 'Pob'!

So there you have it! Three completely different looks, but I am only having one makeover!

What do you all think?

Brunette? Stay blonde? Something else?

Long? Short? Somewhere in between?

I reaaaally need your help as my appointment is on Monday and I don't know what I want to do with my hair!

This is me with my real hair, if you forgot what I look like! 'Hello Roots!'

I have added a poll to the top right-hand side, so vote!!

All opinions are welcome, I would love to know what you guys think will Lighten Up My Style!

Thanks again guys!

H xoxox

Lipstick Lover Review: ELF Luscious Liquid Lipstick 'Strawberry'

You might not consider this to be a lipstick, but since the word "lipstick" is included in the product name, it is worthy of a Lipstick Lover review! :o)

Colour/Scent? You will know my opinion on the colour of this if you check out the post in which this was hauled, you will see the ridiculous swatch of this on the ELF website. I didn't think I was getting a red lip colour in the slightest! ELF says that the scent is 'Vanilla Mint', I suppose that could be correct. The scent is just pleasant but not of anything in particular.

Consistency? That of a lipgloss, no more, no less. 

Longevity? Again, that of a lipgloss!

Pigmentation? As you can see in the above photo, which is of around three layers of this I still couldn't get it to even slight opacity. I took about four photos of this and this was the best of the lot. 

Packaging? Cute! Just like the ELF glosses, or the Stila twist-up ones, but with a type of 'pad' applicator which you twist up for the product to appear.

Price? This has to be the best thing about this! These retail at £1.50 or €1.70, an absolute bargain.

Other shades available? 11 altogether! (before ordering online though, I would recommend that you research swatches on other blogs before ordering!! Do not trust the website swatches!)

Available from? ELF's website

The verdict... Maybe I was incorrect in considering this to be a lip stick, in liquid form, although as far as I am concerned this is what the name and website description suggests. Although in saying that I do have more pigmented glosses. I would never give this a bad review due to the price, nice packaging etc, but I think I am just left bitter about this because of the terrible online swatch and the average pigmentation. 

Have you tried these? I would really love to know what you think!

H xoxo

PS. Just realized I have posted two Lipstick Lover reviews in a row, I hope this is OK! :o) 

Lipstick Lover Review: Dior Addict 'Basic'

There has been so much hype surrounding the new Dior Addict lipsticks, and the gorgeous Kate Moss advertisements. Most reviews that I have seen of this have been the 'Kate Moss shade', which I may have chosen myself. My mum bought this for me on her recent holiday to Grand Canaria (hauled here) and I am so glad as I absolutely love it! :o)

Colour/Scent? This shade is the most subtle of the collection a soft rose pink with silver shimmer. I cannot detect any scent whatsoever!

Consistency? Sheer, almost comparable to that of a highly pigmented balm. According to Dior, they have a new 'mirror jelly' formula, designed to 'bring shine, volume and hydration to the lips'

Longevity? Due to the light feel of these, you would think it wouldn't last long at all, however they definitely last 1hr+.

Pigmentation? Not huge, however in one swipe (see above swatch) you can see the shimmer. In the lips shot below, I have layered this lipstick twice, maybe three times.

Packaging? Stunning! This is without a doubt the most luxe looking lippie I own/have ever seen! The casing looks clear to begin with, but in daylight as above it has this gorgeous rainbow effect.

Price? £22 / €28

Other shades available? 44 in all! This even shocked me :o)

Available from? Debenhams, with 10% off at the moment!

The Verdict... I love it! To be honest, I am not going to reach this for a colour pop. However I think this is the closest to a 'nude' that I will be comfortable wearing so it is ideal for when I decide to wear striking eye make up. It may be the photo, however I think this looks totally comparable to MAC Angel, what do you think? I would love to say that I will be buying more of the gorgeous shades available, but they are too pricey to collect them all!

Let me know your thoughts, I would love to hear them! <3

Love H xoxo

Sunglasses..... dupe?

So, we all love dupes right? How about a sunglasses dupe?

Fabulous SS11 Chanel bow sunglasses, retail at £250 source

Enter these babies.... 

Uncanny huh?!

And for the not so grand price of.... 

WOW?! Although this probably does slightly hint at my too much of a dupe to be ok theory, especially as the name includes 'Coco'. But who honestly can complain?

Chanel sunnies available here

New Look version available here

What do you think?

H xoxo

PS. I posted a new YouTube video, 50 random questions! Check it out if you like and let me know what you think. :o)