Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts

Sunday 29 December 2013

New Year Make Up Ideas

I know I haven't been posting an awful lot recently but hey ho, quality not quantity?? Hope you all had a great Christmas! What did you get? 
Anyway, I don't know what you might be doing this New Year so I'll try to cover everything; these makeup ideas should work from an A-list party to the ball drop in New York!!
Orange Lips
Find your shade and have fun with this quirky trend!
Rag and Bone

D Squared
DKNY
Casablanca Satin Lipstick
Nars Satin Lipstick, Casablanca
Au naturale
Less is more, look beautiful and yourself

Chloe
Isabel Marant
Alexander Wang
Balmain
CHANEL Perfection Lumiere

Inky Eyeliner
Smudge it, make it grungey and have fun.
Carven
Cavalli

Versace
Pastels
Because it's so pretty, why should you wait until spring?
Antonio Marras
Burberry
Rochas
Prada

Ombres 5 Lumières - Eye Shadow
YSL Ombres 5 Lumieres



Hope that's helped! Let me know what you're doing wearing and doing with your makeup for New Year!!

 

Tuesday 12 November 2013

A quick review of.. Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Foam

Clinique Cleansing Foam available from £15.50
The Framecake reckons this is a five star product because...

I was after a really good cleanser for what felt like an age but now I think I may have found the perfect "solution" in this product! Even though this product is foaming it feels really soft and does not dry my skin out, make it tight or even itchy as I have found with some products like Clearasil.
Unlike some products I have used, I think that this formula really works to calm blemishes without my skin feeling harmed or damaged. I realise this is not a cheap product but I feel that it is really worth investing in your skin, especially on a product of such a high calibre as this! Definitely worth buying here!

Friday 11 October 2013

Nail Inspiration

I really can't say that where you are is actually cold but if you are like me it will be freezing where you are! I hope this warms your heart if you're cold like me!
Which is your favourite?
 



Thursday 22 August 2013

The Liebster Award

Sorry for not posting for so long! I have been on holiday but i hope this post makes it better! I give you... (DRUM ROLL) The Liebster Award!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Liebster Award is a great way to raise your blog's profile and is perfect for blogs which are new or small!! Here's how it works:

1. You have to answer the 10 questions your nominator gave you.
2. You then have to nominate ten bloggers who have under 200 followers and link them in the post.
3. Come up with 10 new questions for the nominees to answer.
4. Finally, Inform your nominees so they can post their responses.

I was nominated by www.pinupprincess.com so thank you a lot! I'm really sorry this took so long!!!

1. Do you belong to any 'beauty box' subscription services? If so, which ones?
No but a subscription is definitely on the Christmas list from somewhere like BirchBox!
2. Who is your fashion icon?
Ooh that's a hard one.. I have been a big fan of Alexa Chung for a long time and I love Cara Delevingne too! I love to pick out things I love out of many  people's outfits really! 
3. Who would you say is beautiful that others maybe wouldn't agree with?
Some of my friends think Alexa Chung isn't actually nice looking which I find really hard to understand!!
4. If you had $1,000 to spend on clothes or cosmetics, which would you choose?
Clothes, because they last forever and good clothes will last far longer than most cosmetics!!
5. Favorite place to shop for cosmetics?
MAC. The make up is of such a high quality and the price isn't extortionate!
6. Biggest fashion and/or beauty pet peeve?
Onesies- they are unflattering, unpleasant looking and strangely overused by the masses! 
7. Share your favorite makeup tip with us.
Less is more, I believe subtle classy makeup looks better than heaps of cheap foundation clagging up your eyebrows and therefore your life!
8. What is your current favorite perfume/fragrance?
Le Soft Solid Perfume in Lucky Bay is a new lovely discovery of mine which I can't get enough of!
9. What is something you will splurge on without guilt?
Skin care in any form, you have your skin for life, so it's worth the money!!
10. Where is your favorite place to shop for clothing?
Topshop is so versatile so I own lot's of Topshop but I am in love with Zara at the moment so I  don't know if I could choose!!

My nominees are...

Go give them some love!!!
My questions:
1. What item of clothing do you always feel amazing in?
2. You go to make up item for any time of day?
3. If you could model for anyone, who?
4. Your most recent spurge??
5. Where you get your inspiration from?
6. A look you would never go for?
7. Your favourite pair of shoes?
8. What do you smell of right now??
9. What are your nails like right now?
10. Who's style would you steal?

Monday 22 July 2013

A Guest Post from ClosetDiamonds

Hello! This is not Sazzly Glimmer today this is Eleanor (aka Ellie or Elz or whatever you want really). Sazzly (aka Sarah to me) started Framecake a few months before I started 'ClosetDiamonds' (my little fashion blog) and we have kept a continuous interest in each others blogs. It was Sarah who came up with the bright idea (she usually has the ideas) to do a guest post, in an interview style, on each others blogs. So here it is!

Sarah has sent me a list of questions and I have sent her some back.


How did you start ClosetDiamonds?

Well, as I said, Sarah started blogging a few months before me and I loved Framecake. I thought it was really cool that people all over the world  listened to her fashion advice/inspiration/critique etc. I also have loved fashion ever since I was tiny and I can't think of anything better to do than shop (except blogging of course)! Blogging helped me channel my love for fashion into something other people could read. Researching designers also helped me to pick up ideas as I am thinking that maybe one day I would like to have a career in Fashion. I typed blogspot into google and I suppose it all just carried on from there.


Who are your biggest style idols?

Ohhh this could go on for pages. I love Cara Delevingne, she is so cool but without trying too hard; not forgetting that she wears the coolest beanies this planet has ever seen. I really love her new campaign for DKNY, you should check it out. I also love Miranda Kerr, Taylor Swift, Mollie King and Lily Collins.



What is your favourite high street shop?

Probably Topshop because it's affordable and does some really nice clothes. I got some new shoes from there just the other day...
I also like Miss Selfridge when I am feeling really girly.


Who is your favourite designer?

Sophia Webster designs amazing accessories that are really quirky, she is definitely one of my favourites. I also love Marc Jacobs, his Spring collection for Louis Vuitton in 2012 is beautiful and his 2013 collection did not disappoint. He is a genius when it comes to designing clothes. And of course Coco Chanel is one of my favourites too, no explanation needed!



How would you describe your style?

This is a difficult one for me as I have so many different styles. I haven't got one particular style but I dress according to how I feel, if you know what I mean. However I especially like flower garlands and boho/festival pieces. I am also loving graphic tees at  the moment; check out these ones...







£30.00 at Urban Outfitters  
























          £22.00 at River Island



















£15.00 at River Island












What is your favourite make up brand?

I like Benefit, Bobbi Brown and L'Oreal when it comes to makeup but I'm not too fussy (as long as it does the job then I don't really care). However my must have beauty product has to be L'Oreal's long lasting liquid eyeliner. It is, as it claims, long lasting and very easy to use (even for novices like me). It is also quite difficult to smudge unlike other liquid liners that I have tried.

What products do you use skincare-wise?

I try to stick to quite a strict skincare regime. In the morning I wash my face with Clearasil rapid action gel wash and then use Garnier Pure active Blackhead Clearing Scrub. At night I use the Clearasil product again and then apply Duac once daily cream (prescription only).


What is your perfume of the moment?

I am a bit of a perfume hoarder if I am honest. I love to keep them all on my dressing table and if the perfume has a nice bottle then I am more likely to buy it. My favourite is Purr by Katy Perry (very nice bottle) and I also like Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift and Fuel for life by Diesel.








<<Purr by Katy Perry (told you it was a cool bottle)














Well that's all from me but if you liked this post then please take a look at ClosetDiamonds 

Thanks guys xx

(P.S Sazzly Glimmer: If you fancy doing a guest post leave your email below!!)

A quick review of... Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray

The Framecake reckons this is a four star product because..

B+B Surf Spray from their website for £21.50
I have been after this stuff for ages, I mean AGES! It definitely gives your hair that matt surfer look that I love! It really works to give you this effect with just a couple of sprays!! It doesn't have a funny smell either which I hate!
Despite that, before I bought this product I didn't realise how small it actually was! 125ml- hardly anything!! 
I would also recommend that you don't use it on greasy looking hair because it sometimes makes it seem worse!!
So overall I love this product! I really do, I just think that although the quality is great it's just really small! Would probably treat myself again though!!! Buy it here!
It's just SO summery!

Saturday 29 June 2013

A quick review of... MAC Viva Glam Nicki 2 Lipstick

The Framecake reckons this is a five star product because...
On sale for £14.00

It's such a beautiful colour for a start! It feels so happy and sunny! It is quite Nicki Minaj but I didn't buy it for her! As I think I have said in a previous post I'm not a fan particularly but this colour was just too pretty to miss!! 
On top of that, the texture is more like a lip butter than a lipstick because it is just so smooth on your lips!! The beautiful colour stays so well too!! I wear it a lot because I am proud to own such a brilliant product!!
Ok... It is quite expensive but I really think you are getting what you're paying for with this product!! This is my first MAC lippy but it definitely won't be my last!! BUY IT! 


P.S I am wearing this lipstick on my previous post when I went to North East Live!!

Tuesday 4 June 2013

A quick review of... Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream (first ever review AAAH)


The Framecake reckons this is a four star product because...


On sale from as low as £13.50
I started using 8 Hour Cream whilst skiing and found it made a great difference to my skin which was battered by the cold and the wind. I found that it really helped with this. I used it to help nourish my cheeks mostly but didn't use it in areas like my nose because I find that like many people, that is the place that becomes greasy the easiest!
I wouldn't recommend the product if you suffer from greasy skin because 8 Hour Cream will not help this at all in my eyes.
Normally I only use this product at night before I go to sleep and I find that in the morning, often my skin is noticeably softer and any red or sore skin seems better!
I would recommend that everyone tries this product at some point because I do think that it really does what it claims to do and is a well loved age old favourite for a very good reason!!
The only reason there wasn't five stars is because I realise this product is not perfect for all skin types!!

I hope you liked my first review! I am no beauty expert and am just going by my own experience! If there is a product you would like me to review or if you have a product, beauty or otherwise that you would like me to review then feel free to leave a comment below!! Keep clicking the sidebar buttons!!




Sunday 21 April 2013

My Horror Birthday Party!! Photos #1






































This is what I did yesterday!! Rather exciting right!!! I think there's zillions of photos knocking around so there will probably be a Photos#2 and perhaps 3!! If there are any of you that you don't like just let me know!!!  Send me some if you've got some!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!