New blog

Hi all...not sure how to link the 2 but I have created a new blog.   I have got a brand new website that I own and hopefully will be able to be better content and layout etc so go over and check it out.  Don't forget to follow me too

http://glittermepink.blog

Our holiday to Cyprus - April 2017

So as you know me and Danny went to Cyprus in April for a week.

We went last year and loved it so when we decide to book a relaxing week in the sun we knew were we could go.  This year we had a sea view room and it was beautiful.

We stayed at Pernera Beach Hotel and would 100% recommend it whether you are going on a family or couples holiday.

The pool area is large with plenty of sunbeds and there is an adult only pool also, which is perfect for a swim or a relaxing refresh.
The all inclusive bar is grill with a large choice of drinks.

We ate out every evening and took the 40minute walk along the sea front into the town.  There was some lovely restaurants that we visited and the town wasn't too lively but did have some atmosphere.

I am not going to leave a full review of the hotel here but if you have any questions leave them below.

April Favourties

Another month gone by...another favourites post to share.

So I don't seem to have a lot of well used products this month but  I do have a few holiday favs in here this month. 

If you follow me on social media you will know that I have just been to Cyprus for a week.  I will get a blog up this week on where we went and share my experience with you.

1.  My first favourite this month and something perfect for holiday is something that I know most of you probably own, it is the invisibobbles.  There are a lot of stores that sell these now as they are very popular.  I tend to pick mine up from Primark as they are only £1.  Great for tying back your hair when in and out of the pool or just to get it out of the way for topping up the tan so you don't get your hair covered in cream

2.  Piz Buin Sun Cream - For my holiday I have found that Piz Buin do a brilliant range of sun ta lotions in different SPF and they smell lovely.  They are moisturising on the skin and don't feel sticky or greasy when applied.  I swear by this brand when I am on holiday.

March favourites

Hi again,

I have been thinking of some ideas for new blog posts recently so I can start uploading in between the monthly favs 😀

How has it got to another month already?

My favourites this month are a mixture of old and new items.

1.  The first favourite is another book I have read called Sister Sister by Sue Fortin.

I have been trying to get back into reading before I go on hop in a few weeks and I really enjoy it.  I have a 30 min train journey every morning so it passes the time quickly.  I don't want to give away what the book is about but I was hooked. There was a couple of twists in it that I really was not expecting.  I think I had read it in about 3 days.  Once I get hooked on a book I can't pout it down, so I need lots to read whilst I go away so if you have any recommendations please comment or tweet me @princesshailz1

February Favourites

It is that time again where I can share my monthly favs with you all.

These will range from beauty to fashion to home decor.  If there is anything you would like to know more  about let me know in the comments below.

1.  First thing I have been loving is my Elemis skin care set I got from my friend for my birthday.  It contains a make up removing cleanser, a toner, a night cream and a day cream and I love it.  It removes makeup easily and leaves my skin so soft.  I will be doing another review on this separately so I won't go into much detail here.

January 2017 favourites

Hello you beauty's, hope you have all had a lovely January.  Mine has been very busy with lots going on but I wanted to state my top 10 fav products of the month that I just can't put down.  I am going to try and keep my products varied each month and switch them up to review new products for you.

1.  Marc Jacobs - Daisy Dream perfume

I have been loving this wearing it all the time out of work.  I would wear it all day but it would be gone so fast if I did that!  Perfume is one item (as well as make up) that I like to have a nice selection off! It has a floral fruity smell and isn't too heavy to wear.

Trafford Centre Mini Haul

On Sunday we went for a shopping spree at the Trafford centre, to spend some of the Christmas vouchers that we received. 

There was a few essentials that I needed (make up as usual) and a few new products I wanted to buy.

First shop...River Island, I picked up a gorgeous black top with mesh detail on the top and bottom.  Cute for wearing with jeans or a nice skirt.

I also picked up two causal high neck knitted tops in black and orange which will go well with jeans and some trainers or flats or dress it up a but with some heels.  I have been looking for a silver watch for a while to wear when I get dressed up to go out and managed to find one with silver diamonds around the face and some grey detail on the strap.  

Advent Calendar 2016

Hello, I know this post is maybe a little bit late but I couldn't write this post until all of the doors had been opened.  For the last couple of years I have had a beauty advent calendar to count the days down to Christmas.  Danny chose it for me as a surprise so I had no idea what I was going to get behind each door.  He got the advent calendar from Boots and it was a Lancôme one, but it also contained some products from other brands.

What I got for Christmas

Hello...

I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas.

This post is in no way to brag about my gifts, some people may think I am spoilt and some people will have got a lot more gifts than me, it is simply a post to share with you all the gifts that I was lucky enough to receive this Christmas.

If you want any more detail on any of the items I received leave a comment below and I can do a separate post on those items.

November Favourites - Top 10

I have tried out a few new products recently, which I have been reviewing on here but I wanted to start posting monthly favourites, whether these be beauty products, home décor or anything else that I love.
 
1.  Nivea for Men Post Shave Balm - I have been using this for a while now and I am loving it.  It works great as a primer/moisturiser.  Sometimes I use this on it so own, sometimes I will put it on top of my moisturiser.  It helps my make up to last all day and works really well with my skin.
http://www.boots.com/en/NIVEA-MEN-Sensitive-Cooling-Post-Shave-Balm_1484996/

Preparing for Christmas

I cant believe how close it is to Christmas.  This year seems to have flown by. 

 

 

I know people will be a lot more prepared for the festive season than I am but I wanted to share with you some tips, and how I like to prepare for Christmas.  What gifts to buy and how to save a few extra pennies!

Halloween Zombie Barbie

Halloween, who doesn't love it.

 

Its a good excuse to decorate the house and get some extra sweet treats in before Christmas, carving pumpkins and having the faces light up your house with the candles glowing inside! :)

 

OK so it probably is more of a time for children but doesn't mean to say us big kids cant enjoy it too.

 

I don't normally go out on Halloween but this year I was going into town with my friend so we decided to get dressed up too.

 

After spending hours on you tube watching tutorials and looking for a makeup look that I wanted to try and re create I decided I was going to go as Zombie Barbie.

 

I went to Ann Summers and found a fancy dress that would work and got some blood and face paints.

 

The tutorial that I based my look on was by Nataliebeautyyy - click here for the tutorial.

More New Make Up!

Hello,

 

In my last post I did a quick review on the Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Palette.  Whilst in Debenhams purchasing that I pick up a couple of other products.  You know what its like, you go in looking for one thing, enquire about something else and before you know it you have tried out soooo many products and walked away with a few more than what you originally went in for!

 

You can never have toooo much make up....Right?!?

Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Palette Review

I have been loving my urban decay naked palettes but I wanted a new one for fall with some different shades so I went to get a Too Faced eye shadow palette.  I came away with the Chocolate Bon Bons Palette.  It has 16 lovely shades with a range of matte and shimmer shades.  Perfect browns/red and pinks for autumn.  The colours are sooo pigmented to, and after trailing them over a week they do last all day!

Speaking in front of 100 people for charity.

Part of my job is organising events, whether they are corporate, for charity, or just for fun.  Earlier this year I decided to organise a Charity Black Tie Dinner to raise money for Together for Short Lives.  They work with children hospices around the UK.  As a company we are sponsoring them for the next 2 years.

So I booked the venue, invited the people, chose the theme and booked the entertainment.  I thought it would be fun and easy but it was a lot more hard work than that.

The theme I went for was James Bond, lots of films to choose from and hours scrolling through pintrest gave me plenty of ideas to  make the centre pieces.

Concealer Review

Another review for you here :)

I have tried and tested a number of concealers for a number of different problem areas that I have and I have found a few that work for me.  Most of these products are from a drug store so they are very affordable.

 

 

Maybelline Fit Me (Shade 20 and 10)

Rimmel Wake Me Up

Maybelline Age Rewind Eye Eraser (Light)

L'Oréal True Match (2 Vanilla)

No7 (Cool Rose)

Mac Pro Longwear (NW20)

MUA Pro Base Prime & Conceal

My Life update!

Hi all,

Sorry I have been quiet on here recently, I want to get at least 2 posts a week up on here but my day job has been taking over my life these past 2 weeks, as I am organising a Black Tie Dinner to help raise money for Together for Short Lives.

I am holding a black tie ball at Ribby Hall Village (a lovely hotel/spa/wedding venue near Preston, Lancashire (UK)) next week with a surprise theme! :)

I have had to organise it all from inviting friends, colleagues and clients, making the centre pieces and sorting out the seating plans.

It has been quite tiring and taken up a lot of my time, but I love it.  I think an events planner would be  good job for me, and I am doing a course in event planning next year :)

I will post lots of photos and update you more on how the event went next week, and reveal my surprise theme!

If there are any questions you have about organising an event from start to finish, please leave them in the comments below or tweet me.

Don't forget to give me a follow to keep upto date with my new posts.

xxx

Fake Tan

 As summer is coming to an end and Autumn/Winter is setting in, no more summer sun to keep my skin a lovely natural bronzed shade so I have to resort to sunbeds and fake tan to keep my skin glowing all year round!

 

My go to products at the moment are St Moritz in the mousse or Dove Summer Glow for medium to dark skin.  I'm not a naturally pale person so I do pick up the darker shade of the tans.

Primer

Choosing a good primer that lasts and doesn't make your make up slide around your face can be hard.

Each and everyone of us has a different skin tone and type.  Some products that work for your friends might not work for you.  I have had to go through a bit of trial and error to find ones that I like and that work for my skin. 

I sit watching you tube videos every day and I always like to try new products that people recommend, (I have been through quite a few!)

At the moment I don't have too many in my collection as I have found a couple that I really like.

All about Lips

Sorry I have been a bit quiet these past 2 weeks, I have been soooo busy at work I haven't been able to get my head into writing a blog post, but I am back, after a good nights sleep, a lazy weekend off work and time to get some posts wrote. 

Today I'm going to be talking all things lips, going through the products that I have and what are my fav, and also some of the products that I want to try out, and have yet to get my hands on.

I haven't got a HUGE collection of lip products, but it is slowly growing!

 

Stand I ordered from Ebay, it is an acrylic lipstick/lipgloss holder.

This keeps them all together neat and tidy