First Haul!!

Excitement!!! my first haul ever!!

:)

it's only mini but still exciting right? :)

I was on a lunch break and of corse popped into Boots

That morning i was frantically trying to find my Cover Girl Lash Blast (my favourite ever mascara) and i couldn't.

So in boots i spotted this offer

If you bought No7. Extreme Length Mascara you could get free A No7 brush roll with 4 brushes.

and who doesn't enjoy freebies? !?!

i certainly love them!

The mascara cost £12.00

You can purchase from the boots website too

I have never purchased a boots No7 mascara before, and i haven't done any research into it. It was a spur of the moment purchase.

THE BRUSHES:

The Brushe set comes with four brushes,:

An Eye Shadow Brush

A Shader Brush

A Smudge Brush

A Liner Brush

The quality of the brushes is surprising good:

This is the Eye Shadow Brush:

This is a fluffy lid brush

Perfect for placing the eye colour, it's fairly large, so is easy to cover the whole lid or to apply highlight.

This is the Shader Brush:

An angled fluffy brush

Perfect for blending out harsh edges or applying the crease colour/contouring the eye.

The Smudge Brush: (my favourite)

a small domed brush

Good for applying a dark colour to the outer v for a smoky look, or applying colour on the lower lash line.

i love to use it for just smudging a bronzey colour around the eye, perfect for a summer look.

The Liner Brush: (i hate it!)

It has some kind of glue on the end, making it a deadly poking weapon!

DEFIANTLY DO NOT USE IT TO LINE YOUR EYE! unless you are looking for that red scratchy look (personally not my favourite!!)

This is the only thing that lets this brush set down

Each brush is good quality, the handle is black plastic, sound tacky?! it's not too bad, the shaft is black too, and each brush is embellished in the No7 signature gold writing of the brush name and the No7 logo.

The brush roll

When i first got it home it spelt of one of those cheap plastic pencil cases that we used to have when we were little... rather tacky!!

The outside is some sort of pleather/plastic finish?! Black with gold swirls.

The inside carries this pattern on.

The roll is split into thirds, on the outer two there is a descent size mirror (one of those bendy ones you get in cheap make-up bags.. i think we all know the ones! [bad times]). But descent none the less.

On the other side it has instructions:

"enhance the 'smoky Eyes' look with No7 Extreme Length Mascara"

basically it gives No7 colours to use with the brushes to create the "perfect smoky eye"

useful i guess, if you have the colours, but obviously it is there for a marketing ploy, you can use any colours with these brushes of corse!

I am doing a separate review with the mascara, and a tutorial style thing using the brushes and mascara, so watch out :)!

If you are in England i hope you have enjoyed today's lovely weather!

And i hope everyone has had a lovely day

Take care,

Sarah :)! x

25 random Questions tag

Do you have any pets? yes: a Labrador who's 7 a Border Terrior puppy and a black cat.
2. Name 3 things that are physically close to you. T.V remote, iPod, and nail polish remover
3. What's the weather like right now? a lovely summers evening! (the weather has been lovely today)
4. Do you drive? If so have you crashed? not yet :(!!
5. What time did you wake up this morning? 7:30, too early! but college is over for summer, so hopefully not that early any time soon!
6. When was the last time you showered? yesterday evening
7. What was the last movie you saw? At the cinema or home? Cinema Sex and the City 2, home Lord of the Rings Return of the King... love it!
8. What does your last text message say? ok that's fine, why so late? love you xxxxxxx
9. What's your ringtone? i always have my phone on vibrate so i generally do not know
10. Have you ever been to a different country? yes :)
11. Do you like sushi? i do :)!!
12. Where do you buy your groceries? Sainsburrys mostly but some times Co-op
13. Have you ever taken medication to help you fall asleep faster? never
14. How many siblings do you have? one, a younger sister
15. Do you have a desktop or a laptop? laptop
16. How old will you be turning on your next birthday? 17
17. Do you wear contacts or glasses? none :) which is amazing because nearly everyone in my family has glasses... i am doomed when i am older!
18. Do you color your hair? nope :) i am contemplating on doing so though :)
19. Tell me something you are planning to do today. well today is almost over, but tomorrow i am planning on having a The Hills marathon with my best friend Laura :)!
20. When was the last time you cried? ummm, i don't know, but it was probably at a film! i cry a lot at films! Lion king, notebook, they get me every time!
21. What is your perfect pizza topping? it depend what i am feeling! i HATE pineapples on pizza! just no no!
22. Which do you prefer-hamburgers or cheeseburgers? i don't like either! funny story: when i was little [my parents are veggies] apparently they used to whisper "Burgers are bad" to me when i was asleep, i think it must have worked!
23. Have you ever had an all-nighter? of corse!!
24. What is your eye color? Greeny bluey grey! they change colour which i love!
25. Can you taste the difference between Pepsi and Coke? i actually can!! Coke has more of a lemon twang to it. i prefer it to pepsi!

I tag anyone who wants to do this tag!

i love reading tags like this :)!

i hope you enjoyed!

Take Care

Sarah :) x

Infomation on moi ;)

What is your current fashion obsession? -

i love playsuits or rompers as they are known as in the US

What is your current makeup obsession? -

Tinted Moisturiser boring i know, but i love it!!

What are you wearing today?

grey leggings, black vest top with a layer of two necklaces'

Hair?

Just down and natural, so for me wavy and textured

Do you nap a lot?

I never really nap

Why is today special?

i made cup cakes using Millie at http://pearlsandpoodles.blogspot.com/

recipe.

What would you like to learn to do?

Be tidy!! i am the most un-orgnaised messy person!

What's for dinner today?

I just made myself some salad with an olive oil lemon and pepper dressing.. lovely :)

What are you listening to right now?

EnKores new video

What's the last thing bought?

A leotard for a dance exam i have coming up on Tuesday!

What are your essentials when traveling?

Clean underwear!!

What's your style?

nothing too specific tbh, just what ever i feel like that day

What is your most challenging goal right now?

getting good grades in my AS exams, just finished them!

If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?

LA, Hollywood!!

Favorite vacation spot?

LA

Name the things you cannot live without? -

Food + water duhh! but also family and friends, with out them we would all be incomplete!

How was your childhood?

It was good! i miss it :(

What would you like to have in your hands right now?

Orlando Bloom would be rather nice!

What are you most excited for?

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?

at this very moment MacDonalds!! i am craving it sooo bad :(

Which countries have you visited?

America: LA & New York, Croatia, Canada: Vancouver & Whistler & Vancouver island, Italy: Venice& Rome& Napels & some other places south Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Wales, Scotland

About me :)

Vital Statistics:

Me: Sarah Warnes

Nicknames: Warnsey, sezwee (don't ask :) :)

Birthday: 30th June

Place of Birth: Wiltshire

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Male or Female: Female,, duh

Occupation: Student

Residence: Wiltshire/ Oxfordshire

Screen Name: umm, Sarah i guess??

Appearance:

Hair Colour: Ashy Brunette

Hair Length: Medium, i wish it were longer!

Eye colour: greeny, bluey, greyey (they change colour!)

Best Feature: either eyes or bum haha

Height: 5ft 7/8 so quite tall?

Braces?: never, although i get complements on my straight teeth :)

Glasses?: nope :)

Piercing: Ears and belly

Tattoos: none, i don't like them!

Righty or Lefty: Righty

Your 'Firsts':

First best friend: Kate: i have know her since the age of one. we live in the same village (the only people our age) and have been best friends ever since! :)

First Award: A dance one, when i was like 4, for most improved or something like that,

First Sport You Joined: Dancing, ballet first :)

First Real Vacation: Italy i think

First Concert: I really don't know :/

First Love: A guy at my secondary school :) it didn't turn out too great though

Favourites:

Movie: ooh i must admit, i am a Lord of the Rings freak :), i love Pirates of the Caribbean too :) but also the girly ones like Notebook (i cry every time) Titanic (looveee Leonardo DiCaprio) Disney films, there are so much more, but i won't bore you with them for ever.

TV Show: Friends! The Hills - love it! (much better with Lauren though!)

Colours: Navy Blue, Pastel pinks, Lilac,

Song: i don't really have a stand out favourite

Candy: All of it, no lie!

Restaurant: ermm, McDonalds is considered a "restaurant" yeah? aha. But seriously i don't really have a favourite

Store: New look :), River island (as a treat.. expensive!) topshop, MAC :) Boots!

School: i don't really have a favourite

Book: Reading Wuthering Heights atm, i quite like that :)

Magazine: Glamour, and any trashy one really :)

Shoes: i own these really cool Gaga boots, well i call them gaga boots, they are red and fold over, i'll get a picture for you :)

Currently:

Feeling: Hungary

Single or Taken: Single :(

Eating: I Just finished some chocolate cake which i made for fathers day yesterday (it was very good i must admit ;) )

Typing: What you are reading

Online: yes :)

Listening To: T.V adverts, a Gladstone Brookes one.. very dull!

Thinking About: What i am thinking about

Wanting: Orlando Bloom would be rather nice !

Watching: Another advert- an iPad one. But the programme is My Wife and Kids

Wearing: A top, hoodie and a pair of knickers haha!

Future:

Want Children?: yes :)

Want to be Married: Defiantly

Careers in Mind: I really have know idea! :/

Where do you want to live?: Would love to live in California!

Have you ever:

Kissed a Stranger: Not a total stranger

Had Alcohol: yes

Smoked: yes

Ran Away From Home: never

Broken a bone: nope :) although i cracked my head open when i was about 2

Got an X-ray: I guess for my head?

Broken Someone's Heart: I hope not!

Broke Up With Someone: Yes

Cried When Someone Died: Yes i am not heartless!

Cried At School: Yes

Do You Believe In:

God: No

Miracles: No

Love At First sight: Lust yes but not love

Ghosts: No

Aliens: No

Soul Mates: umm, not particularly

Heaven: It would be nice if it did exist :)

Hell: No

Kissing on The First Date: yes

Yourself: Not always, but sometimes :)!

SO there's a bit about me :)!

Old Comparison

Here is one of my old posts a comparison between two foundations which you might enjoy :)!!

*i found the make-up bag a week after this post, so no need to panic ;)! hehe*

And since I have owed MACS studio fix foundation (i loveee!)

so i will do a post on that!

Okay, so as of quite resently, i have lost my make-up bag!

And in it was all my 'good' 'everyday' make-up.

And much to my dispare it contained my MAC Studio Sculpt foundation and concealer.

Which is my holy grail at the moment as my skin is not looking it's best.

it makes my skin look even, clear and has a natural healthy dewy glow ito it- who could ask for more?:)

SO as i was getting ready to go out this morning, i dug deep in to my foundations and re-discovered my Revlon Colour Stay liquid foundation.

This foundation has been very comparable to MAC foundation- mainly Studio Finish. As i have not tryed that foundation, i am using this opotunity to compare the MAC Studio Sculpt foundation and the Revlon Colour Stay foundation:

Colours:

I am an NW20 in MAC studio sculpt- i am quite pale-.

and 18c Sand Beige in Revlons

both look natural on my skin, and don't look orangy.

Application:

I use my fingers for both, i have tryed brushes and sponges, but i find using my fingers is the best way to acheive that natural look.
However the Revlon Colour Stay, is much thicker, and needs to be blended quite quickly otherwise it will streak!
The Studio Sculpt is easier to blend as it is smoother consistancy, and much lighter feeling.

Cost:
It is obvious that Revlon will be cheaper- it is £11.47 at Superdrug who are having a 3 for 2 offer at the moment.
Studio Sculpt costs £22.50 at MAC
both product amounts are 30ml or 1 Fl Oz.

Look on the skin:

Revlon's marketed to give 'flawless looking skin'. and a look that 'looks fresh and feels great for up to 16 hours' which feels 'lightweight' and comfortable'

MACs is Marketed to be a 'gel-based foundation that provides medium buildable to high coverage with a natural satin finish' it also says that skin will be 'smooth, soft and plush. and is also 'Long-wearing, water-resistant.'

Both turn out just as they say, however when using the Studio Sculpt i always set with either my MAC skin finish natural in light, or Collection 2000 perfecting minerals otherwise my face does look a little too shiny -in my opinion-.

Where as the revlon does not need the powder, it has a much more of a matte finish to it.

OVERVIEW:

MAC gives a more dewy, satin finish and Revlon gives a more matte finish.

both have about the same covarage, however MAC is more buildable, Revlons can look too 'cakey' if built up too much.

this is a picture of revlons foundation it looks matte, and my skin looks even and clear.

This is a (not so flattering) picture of me with Studio sculpt- Much more dewy looking but very good coverage.

Colour range:

MAC- 23 colour choices

Revlon-20 colour choices. Which is really good for a drug store foundation.

Okay, so there is my little comparison, hopefully you found it usefull! :) :)

Take Care. x

Favourite Blush Combo

My new favourite Blush comb at the moment is Well Dressed and Rhapsody In Two

These two blushes compliment each other very well, and both can be used on there own or in

conjunction with other items.

I think these are perfect for summer.

Rhapsody In Two

This is a mineralize blush, the picture is quite true to life. It contains a a light baby-doll pink with gold under tones, and a light pinky gold colour.

They can be used as separate colours, e.g the pink on the apple of the cheeks and the gold as a highlight. I even use the gold on the inner corner if my eye which looks lovely.

Here are the two colours separably:

The colours are gorgeous on there own, and being a mineralize blush, they have a wonderful illuminating sheen to them.

Here is the blend of the two:

The pink is muted out, and the gold shines through more, it is perfect as a highlight or to illuminate the apple of the cheeks.

Well Dressed

This is the infamous blush, everyone loves it, as do i :)

it's the perfect shade to accompany a simple look or dramatic evening look. It injects a fresh flush of colour to the cheek, and gives a "healthy" finish.

My interpretation of the colour is a mid muted pink with blue undertones, on the MAC website it states it's "Pink lady pink (Satin)"

A swatch :) :

And here is Well Dressed with Raposdy in Two over the top:

On the right is the combo, and the left the only Well Dressed you can see that by adding Raposdy in Two it gives a lovely pink-gold finish to it it complements a tan (weather fake or not) very well.

Sprucing

So i have done a bit of amending to the blog

it looks much prettier... although i all i am not fully satisfied... but i'll get there some how ;)

This is all set up for the summer burst of bloggingness, and i can't wait!

Also i hope you like the name of the blog. i haven't decided if i do or not.

SO basically this is a short n sweet post of the new design, it is not 100% finished but it's a start!

I hope you have all had a lovely day and enjoyed the gorgeous sunny weather!!

Take Care

Sarah :) x