Today I thought I'd post about my new purchase of the Daisy perfume from Marc Jacobs. I like to visit Debenhams for beauty products recently because I have one of their reward/points cards for makeup/hair products etc, so building points up is a bonus :)
I have wanted a new perfume for a while now and never really felt satisfied on spending a small amount on a fragrance because I knew it wasn't going to last well and smell as good. So I visited Debenhams and dragged my boyfriend around to test all the perfumes. I have to say that the bottle and packaging of a perfume is a very big part for me and I have always had my eye on the floral packaging that Marc Jacobs perfumes have.
It says that it is the limited edition which explains the bright packaging compared to the usual Daisy bottle which is gold and white. I'm not the best at describing smells, but I would say that the perfume is very floral - like the bottle, and not too over powering but enough to wear of an evening as well as day time.
So here it is, Daisy by Marc Jacobs - £48
Pop into your local perfume shop and have a whiff!
What do you normal go for in perfumes? Does the packaging/marketing attract you as much as the smell?
I recently went to Westfield, Stratford shopping centre and visited the new Victoria's Secret shop! I have never been to one of their shops before as there hasn't been one near enough to me, but I have to say it was amazing. The store itself is huge and the attention to detail with displays etc is really surreal as it is set out like dressing rooms with big lighting and individual tables for perfumes and drawers for underwear etc.
At first people think that VS is all about underwear, but their beauty and clothes ranges are amazing! They have their own beauty lines and online sell clothes from loads of brands such as UGG and Love Pink. Here's what I think of some of their fragrances:
(The website is only in US Dollars & I can't remember the offer in the UK store sorry!)
'Dazzling Kiss' Body Mist
I bought this fragrance because of the sweet smell. I don't like perfumes that are too fruity, I like to smell fresh but not like a piece of pineapple. I love the packaging of this too, it may sound silly but it matters when it's on display in my bedroom and pink matches :) I definitely recommend this scent!
'Strawberries & Champagne' Body Mist
Amongst the people I know who purchase these fragrances, almost all of them get this one! I however don't really agree. I don't smell the alike-ness to strawberries and champagne, I don't think it even smells as sweet or fruity as strawberries so I'm not sure why it is so appealing. Then again, the packaging is pink.. :)
'Aqua Kiss' Body Mist
I love this scent. It's very 'fresh' and nor fruity or sweet. It sort of smells like a deodrant kind of smell. Quite plain yet still is noticeable. I don't think that this scent is as popular but I can see why people would prefer a more neutral kind of scent instead of a heavily perfumed smell.
Have you tried any fragrances/perfumes at Victoria's Secret? and what was your shopping experience like?
Soap and Glory are an amazing bath and shower based range that have recently branched out into makeup products too. Here are a few of my favorites at the moment:
'Arch de Triumph' Eyebrow Pencil
I recently posted about the Benefit 'Instant Brow Pencil' which I recently purchased. The pencil seemed to be used up very quickly as it is only tiny. So I was out looking for another eyebrow pencil to have a try of and came along this. It only comes in one colour, a sort of one colour suits all, and also has the highlight end which the Benefit one did not. I hope this lasts longer than the benefit one!
'Breakfast Scrub' Body Scrub
This is by far the best smelling body scrub EVER. You almost have to stop yourself from eating it - it's that good. If your not the type of person that likes too sweet smells then it may not be best for you to be constantly sticking your nose in and taking a strong whiff as it can be strong, but trust me, it's good. I like to use this during a bath because the excess oils get into the bath water and sink into your skin making it even smoother.
'Hand Food' Hand Cream
This also smells as good as the breakfast scrub but is more marshmallow-y than sugary. This is great to keep in my handbag as well as the gel below. It's always nice to use after I've painted my nails if they're getting a bit dry around the edge. I definitely recommend this as it's nice and compact and really helps to keep your hands moisturized.
'Hand Maid' Hand Cleansing Gel
I think it just runs in the line of all of the Soap and Glory products but this also smells gorgeous. I sometimes just find myself using it because of the smell! I also keep this in my handbag or car just in case I need it. I definitely prefer this to any own brand etc.
Let me know what purchases you've made at Soap and Glory!
I myself have never been too interested in the products from Benefit. This was mainly due to their pricing yet I always knew it'd be worth it for the quality of the makeup. Getting older and gaining a job meant having more £££'s to spend on things I wanted to on such as make up products. Here are a few of my latest purchases: 'Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow' Brightening Foundation Price: £24.50
I have spent a long time trying to find the right foundation for my skin. Having very oily patches around my T zone and chin area, I find that heavy/oil foundations seem to flood my skin and sink in too much causing quite large breakouts. This foundation however claimed to be 'Oil Free' and contain SPF 25 so I decided to give it a try (after deliberation of course, it was pricey compared to what I'd usually pay!). After using it for a few weeks now I am very happy with the quality. The liquid itself is not thick at all, which I love, and the colour seems to be a perfect match and not too orange! I will say because of how thin the liquid is (almost watered down) it does get used quite quickly. I would definitely recommend this foundation to someone with oily skin as it doesn't add layers upon layers on top of what is probably already damaged skin. It also removes very well showing that it does not sink into the skin too much.
'Instant Brow Pencil'
Price:£14.00
I have never properly tried a brow pencil so when browsing through benefits collection in store, I thought I'd give it a go :) The pencil itself get used very fast. It is however high quality yet needs to be sharpened ALOT. The shaping brush end is really the same as any standard eyebrow shaper so isn't anything special. I think £14 is the right price for this product as it is very high quality for the price your paying yet will be used up very quickly.
'They're Real!' Mascara
Price: £18.50
Having heard about this mascara for a long time, I knew I wanted to purchase it. Just before my birthday earlier this month I heard about Benefit's latest offer of 'They're Real! Anniversary Set' (shown below):
Where you get a full size and travel size mascara for the normal price of one! So I asked and received it as a gift for my birthday. I highly recommend this mascara as it is the best I have tried in a long while. It gives great length as well as volume and the travel size is great to pop into your travel makeup bag for a day out!
Hi everyone :) I thought I'd write a post on what YouTubers I watch the most. I like finding out who watches who and why etc and decided I'd write this to share with everyone my thoughts on my favourite channels to watch :)
This is only MY opinion and my personal view about certain channels.
When I first stumbled across the world of YouTube it was mainly because of my love for beauty so therefore came across certain fashion/beauty channels and began to be linked to even more. My first proper subscription was to Kandee Johnson as I loved how crazy her videos were and that she doesn't care anymore what people think about her, she just inspires others.
I then began to wander into Vlog channels and general 'chit-chat' style videos. This is where I found the likes of the Shaytards and the CTFXC who both do daily vlogs. Since then, I have caught hold of many many more beauty 'gurus' and vlog channels and couldn't imagine not watching them anymore!
My current subscriptions on YouTube: Alli beautycrush bridedeforce britpopprincess charlestrippy ctfxc dollybowbow fleurdeforce kandeejohnson kassemg leflooftv littlelolalovegood macbarbie07 missglamorazzi queenbeeuty shaycarl shayloss shaytards sprinkleofchatter sprinkleofglitter swalkermakeup swalkervlogs themomsview thesammimariashow thestylediet trippy voussontbeauetbelle zoella280390
Now for a few thoughts about my favourites :) (in no particular order..!)
The Shaytards is a channel run by Shay Butler that uploads a new video everyday recording everyday of his family's life. This channel is one of my favourites. I watch their vlogs daily and almost feel like a part of their life. I love that they're so real and that really they're just a normal family living everyday but filming it for thousands of people to watch. I also watch the rest of Shays channels (Shayloss etc). I think that Shay is a very inspirational person and through his years of vlogging has influenced a great load of people. He also has the cutest kids ever! One of my favourite videos of theirs has to be when 'RockTard' was born, so here it is for you all :)
The CTFXC is owned by Charles and Alli Trippy, recently married (Nov 11). They make daily vlogs of their everyday lives. As much as I love this channel, I found myself not watching as often when Charles goes away with his band 'We The Kings'. This is just because I enjoy watching the couple together and it's harder to keep up with when Alli's vlogging from home and Charles is moving around all over the place. I did however once stop watching for about two weeks straight, strangely, this was when Charles had a bad turn and ended up needing brain surgery. I then decided to carry on watching as it was for the good of his health ha! I love how much fun they have and also their two dogs, Zoe and Marley, c-u-t-e! There wedding video was AMAZING but I think the proposal tops everything :) here it is for you - go and check out their channel too!
Run by Johnathan and Anna SacconeJoly. Daily vlogs and general fun videos to watch! This channel is (can I say it?) my favourite at the moment. I haven't been watching these vlogs for that long but always had an interest in Anna's separate style channel. I love how they act as a couple and as I write this they are two days over due with their baby Emilia! I can't wait to see them be parents. They also own their own (house full!) of dogs/puppies :) they are adorable. Ofcourse I watch the videos they make elsewhere such as the baby vlogs etc and am a keen reader of Anna's blog! :) Heres my favourite video of theirs (another proposal!):
