tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22126416879890823362024-03-14T04:54:07.282-07:00Katie's Dressing RoomFashion. Beauty. Hair. Life.Katie xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10057381731990054278noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212641687989082336.post-54328646590531019402014-10-09T06:29:00.000-07:002014-10-09T06:31:03.377-07:00I've been keeping a secret..<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span><br />
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Katie xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10057381731990054278noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212641687989082336.post-26515309433089770592014-10-07T03:57:00.002-07:002014-10-07T04:10:48.453-07:00MAC Brooke Shields: Gravitas 15 pan Palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I can honestly say I haven't been this excited for a MAC collection in a long time. When I first heard that MAC had collaborated with Brooke Shields and they were planning to release a 15 pan neutral palette I couldn't get it out of my head..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Boy, did Ms Shields deliver the goods. 15 earthy-toned eyeshadows with a deep plum, a light pink and an unusual golden-green colour thrown in for slight pops of colour (& ones that I will be saving for when I'm feeling particularly <i>wild).</i> The palette contains 6 permanent shades and 9 new, limited editions. I already own 3 of the permanent shades (Carbon, Satin Taupe & Antiqued), but seeing as these are staples in my collection I didn't mind having two of them. The best shade in my opinion? Easy, <i>Soft Brown.</i> A colour that has been discontinued in the UK. And finding it? Well that's proved to be about as difficult as finding the Lorac pro palettes.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Possibly the biggest rave about the palette is that it's price tag is £70 (worth £180 if purchased individually) especially when the quality of each shadow is on par with their permanent shades. I didn't have any pigmentation issues with any of the shades except Carbon which seems to be included in every palette. I understand the concept of having a matte black colour but the pigmentation could have been far better.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yes it's expensive. You could argue that the Naked palette from Urban Decay is almost half price, but considering each shadow is full sized and has a product value of £10 and an individual palette including inserts is £16.50 - It's pretty good value for money.</span></div>
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Katie xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10057381731990054278noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212641687989082336.post-92136098779759351292014-10-01T07:40:00.001-07:002014-10-01T07:40:34.413-07:00Zoella Beauty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last Thursday saw the launch of "Zoella Beauty" the brainchild of Zoe Sugg's internet persona Zoella.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I made sure that my alarm was set nice and early last Friday (just in case Amelie decided to have a lay in) as I knew that the collection would be available the following morning after her launch party. With 6 million subscribers to her main YouTube channel alone I was sure the collection would be a complete sell out.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Zoe said that she had complete control and involvement over her collection and this is defiant in her packaing. The font, lace design and overall colour palette all play homage to her blog. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I like the catchy wording and the name choice given to each product. It's refreshing to see a company that a collection that doesn't claim to have a body mist that will last all day and a candle with the burn time to last all of eternity.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I picked 4 items from her collection. The "Soak Opera" shower gel (I bought two of these), "Fizz Bar" fragranced bath fizzer, "Blissful Mistful" Body mist and "Glow all out" fragranced candle.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My favourite pick is the body mist which has Wild Strawberry and Grapefruit amongst its top notes. It's fruity and fun and lasts for around 1.5-2 hours. An honourable mention goes to the bath fizzer. The design is very inivative allowing the user to break off as much (or as little) product as they want before saving the rest for next time. Well done Zoe you did a great job!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Priced between £5 - £8 this collection would make great stocking fillers. It is only 12 weeks till Chrismas....</span>Katie xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10057381731990054278noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212641687989082336.post-43658226132324953452014-09-17T06:46:00.000-07:002014-09-17T06:46:51.247-07:00A Lipgloss junkie's offer you won't want to miss out on.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Don't you just love when USA websites ship to the UK? After purchasing the browbar-to-go which is used on a daily basis I wanted to test the water with their lip glosses too.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Whitening Lightning "Colour your dial" lip glosses are currently in the process of rebranding to "Gerard Cosmetics" (that would explain the variation in packaging between the different colours that I ordered!). In my opinion it's a change for the better; the gold lid looks so much more luxurious and the "GC" logo is far more elegant and sophisticated. For those of you wondering about the handy mirror on the side and the revolutionary LED lighting on the inside of the lid, fear not! It's still there. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">With the aesthetics being awarded a big thumbs up it's time to get down to the <i>nitty</i><i> gritty</i>. The formula is pretty fantastic, it's opaque without feeling thick and heavy on your lips. It doesn't feel too sticky like many lip glosses, rather tacky which is a good reassurance that it's going to last for a few hours. The real winner for me is the pigmentation, it's such a rarity to find a line of lip glosses that consistently produce such great colour pay off - what you see in the tube is exactly what you get once applied to the lips. My favourite of the bunch has to be Coral Craze.</span></div>
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Katie xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10057381731990054278noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212641687989082336.post-49652150320078610132014-08-22T03:00:00.000-07:002014-08-22T03:06:32.660-07:00The High End Foundation Breakdown.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">High end foundations are definitely a love-hate relationship. (<i>I love them, my bank balance does all the hate</i>). I've tried my hand <i>and uhh face</i> at many makeovers and samples over the years, heck I've even partied with a pretty penny in exchange for a 30ml bottle on numerous occasions(that might explain the overflowing drawers). Here's a run down of my favourites, just don't ask me to to pick my number one..</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Oh Chanel. My first <i>real</i> high end Foundation. I love everything about the product: The packaging, check. The formula, check. The Texture, check. The longevity, check. It's comparable to Nars sheer Glow in terms of texture but I find it to be so much longer wearing. It's a great all-rounder and I love the fact that it's not oil based. The shades are limiting: I vary from a <u>B20 - B50</u> (or 4 out of the 5 shades) depending on my tanning situation from the night before.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A slight cheat here as I typically carry this around in my bag ready for on the go touch ups, but it does work lovely as a full coverage powder foundation as well. The product itself is pretty conveniently packaged with a handy mirror and a sponge. Admittedly, not the most hygienic in terms of application but its actually quite nifty - the ultimate "swipe" and go product. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Caution! This product comes with extreme high coverage. If you're having a particularly bad day skin day or just want that extra level of full coverage this is you</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">re guy. I'm in the shade <u>2c3, Fresco</u>. Its about as matte as they come, and although its not one I use all that regularly (I now favour more dewy/natural finishes), it makes for flawless looking skin and probably the only foundation on the planet where I've woken up to a full face of makeup after a night of forgetting to wash my face. <i>Naughty Naughty.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Controversially, this is actually my most expensive foundation. (Blame Sephora and their extortionate international prices) It was bought during a holiday to Portugal. It's pretty incredible stuff although I try and limit this as much as possible due to the importation issues. The coverage although it claims to be medium, I would say that initially, it's more of a lighter formula (although can be built to more of a medium level of coverage). It does a good job of covering blemishes but can be a little drying on the skin and I'm in the shade <u>118</u> which is great for relatively light skin gals with beige undertones. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The latest addition to the collection. LSK is my go to for filming or for anywhere that I know I need my makeup to last, I'm in the shade <u>4.5</u>. Last Saturday left me <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><em style="font-style: normal;">Über </em></span>impressed after it was applied first thing (8am to be precise) and took me right through to the early hours of the following morning. The finish is a bit of an oddity: Its dewy but not in the sense that requires a constant touch up with a setting powder. It's just really natural looking. Did I mention that it photographs really beautifully thanks to the no SPF. <i>No white ghost face here.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last but not least I couldn't make this post without mentioning Nars Sheer Glow. I use the shade <u>Mont Blanc </u>for winter and although it's now far too light for me I'm seriously considering buying it in a darker shade. The texture is b-e-a-utiful, and although labelled as 'sheer', to me this has more coverage then that of the MUFE HD. My biggest bugbear is that even with a primer I really struggle for this to last on my skin but this could be down to my choice of shade.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So there we have it the top hard hitters all with the KDR seal of approval. 3+ years of experimenting rounded neatly into one relatively condensed post. All in the name of research, eh? <i>Looks as though I'll be on beans and toast for the rest of this month..</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Seeing as we're half way through summer and after a purchase of a super organised makeup bag curtesy of none other than Tkmaxx (which also bares resemblance in design to a pencil case I once had in my first year of secondary school). What's a better way to blow the cobwebs off my blog?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A quick overview..The bag itself has two main sections which I use to store my face & eye products. The middle section which comes equipped with a zip is perfect for storing smaller slimmer products, and is used for lipstick. For sneaky storage and for those <i>suuuuper </i>organised, you can even use the sections that connect the side sections. <i>All that and still change from a tenner.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To start the <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123901977699_-1">Benefit Porefessional Primer</a>, <i>ohhhhh my</i>. A silicone based primer that once applied makes for baby smooth skin with an increase in longevity when it comes to how long my makeup lasts. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Foundation of choice is a toss up between <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123152000099_-1">Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua </a>and <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123076000499_-1">Georgio Armani's Luminous Silk</a> depending on where I'm going and how long I need my makeup to last. Both high end choices but if ever there was a justification; summer allows for lighter application and thus rest assured both are used <i>very </i>sparingly. I have a feeling I will be scrapping the last remainders when they run out. For blemishes and under-eye circles it's <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Collection-Lasting-Perfection-Concealer_1436032/">Collection 2000 Lasting perfection concealer</a>, <i>an oldie but a damn goodie.</i> I use a shade lighter for under my eyes. To set my make up I rely on <a href="ttp://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123443225499?CMP=SSH&tmcampid=28&tmad=c&sku=4690864&ci_sku=4690864&ci_src=18615224&gclid=CjwKEAjwsdafBRC2rYuDuYXk2TESJACsUN_ua8yxCDiRHSOguRDj8CsltcAOW7QYD1p-ngqU7ncD6hoCMzPw_wcB">Mac's Studio Fix powder</a>. Well,a girls gotta get her heavy coverage fix from somewhere.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I bravely opted for "medium deep" with <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123008033199_-1">Estée Lauders Bronze Goddess</a> as I am ever the optimist when it comes to gaining a summer tan. I've actually been using the powder brush by Real Techniques which does a great job of warming up the face thus giving the illusion of having a natural sun-kissed glow. <i>No nasty brown lines here. </i>Lastly it's blusher (or blushes), <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/color/artist-palettes/?d=true&gclid=CjwKEAjwsdafBRC2rYuDuYXk2TESJACsUN_uJUYfSVyVB_847ZsSi9sjNub9Dgj8_gPb5zslKYO3zxoCHG_w_wcB">Nars Guy Bourdin blush palette </a>comes with four blushes and an accompanying bronzer and highlighter all housed together in one slim case. Personally, I'm waiting for the day when Nars doesn't include Laguna or Orgasm into every palette but its undeniably nifty for on the go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For brows, it's all about the brow bar to go from Whitening Lightening. Aren't makeup bags all about having multi-purpose products? Both colours can be used as eyeshadow and the darker colour is great for nose contouring as well. (<i>winner, winner</i>) For a sweep of colour across the lids, there is really only one palette that has been a firm favourite throughout the last few months: <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_154614007499?CMP=SSH&tmcampid=28&tmad=c&sku=7699807&ci_sku=7699807&ci_src=18615224&gclid=CjwKEAjwsdafBRC2rYuDuYXk2TESJACsUN_uZ9OsCT9OmZhXk2pV9VxZEcsfNeHabnbQKk2IHwcMhhoC2VLw_wcB">Too faced "Natural Eyes Palette"</a>. Slightly late to the party on this on. The colours blend like a dream</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> with great colour payoff. The best part? The shadows are conveniently laid out into different eye looks and the palette even comes with a handy look book if you are ever in need of a little inspiration. <i>Talk about convenience. </i>A honourable mention goes to the <a href="http://www.asos.com/Maybelline/Maybelline-Color-Tattoo-24hour-Eyeshadow/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4248028&istCompanyId=6f061ed0-7427-4b6c-bb90-987c0bd08468&istItemId=wwilplqtw&istBid=tztx&affid=14173&channelref=google+shopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=18283950120&utm_content=&utm_campaign=&cvosrc=ppc.google.18283950120&network=g&mobile=&search=1&content=&creative=29429394741&ptid=18283950120&adposition=1o1&gclid=CjwKEAjwsdafBRC2rYuDuYXk2TESJACsUN_u09iuPlx0BcKbjVJ2rIlj0ApcUaPJsCH8hkl1pqIW-RoCvAfw_wcB">Maybelline Colour Tattoo</a> in "on and on bronze" a great compliment for blue eyes and one I reach for if I'm in a hurry. (I.e 5 out if the 7 days.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last up (and where I have the most variation), are lip products. <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/brands/tanya-burr">Tanya Burr</a> has hit the nail on the head with her range of lipgloss and I am now a proud owner of 8 of them! (Post to come later this week). Chic & Aurora get a big thumbs up from me. I should also note that <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123156909299_-1">Chanel's Rouge Coco Shine</a> lipsticks in the shades Satisfaction, Romance and Boy have been pretty much on the rotate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's worth noting that even when carrying multiple choices of Mascaras and lipsticks theres still plenty of room for my daily make up brushes. Well, one choice of lipstick is never enough..</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Amelie turned 1 on the 9th August but determined to put a few beauty related posts before this update (I was conscious that this was turning into a baby blog rather than a beauty one!) I had to put a few make up posts up in between and before I new it, it's almost time for her 13th month update!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I cant believe my little treasure is one! To think I'm a mother to a one year old is absolute crazyness and makes me feel so old! We went to our local zoo to celebrate, Amelie is such an animal lover and I thought it would be a good day out involving different members of the family. It turned out to be a brilliant day and the weather held out which made it so much better!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This month has been a very hectic one in the run up to her birthday, fortunately her birthday fell on a friday which meant that we could spend the weekend with different family members and everyone got to be a part of her special day. On her actual birthday we went to The Cotsworld Wildlife park which is close to where we live, it was actually a really good day out which was made so much better by the weather - it was sunny but not too hot and humid which meant that Amelie could enjoy without me worrying if she was getting too hot. We ever walked away with Amelie's own inflatable Giraffe which she absolutely loved and spend the whole journey home cuddling it. We nicknamed him Henry.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On the Saturday we had a big birthday party at our home where we invited our nearest and dearest. Amelie's uncle is a fantastic baker and he made Amelie the most amazing birthday cake which went down a treat with the other guests. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As for an update this month I've decided to keep this post short and sweet as there really hasn't been much progress. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She has babbling into tiny sentences rather than just words which is so sweet, it's like she's trying to speak in her own little language. She can also 'high 5' which she learnt just before her birthday and spent the whole of the party high fiving the guests!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We're still not any closer with her walking but she is definitely becoming more steady on her feet and can get from a sitting to standing position in no time.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Amelie is obsessed with these chocolate brioche rolls and although I try and limit this to one roll a day she would quite easily have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She's still a great little eater as far as fruit and vegetables - bananas are her favourite with melon coming in at a close second.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>Katie xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10057381731990054278noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212641687989082336.post-75044088623012050482013-08-20T04:18:00.000-07:002013-08-20T04:18:44.071-07:00Riri Hearts Mac | Riri Woo & Riri Boy<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First let me apologise for the severe delay of this post. These lipsticks have now sold out!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm sure you have all read the reviews on these lipsticks already but now the hype has died down I thought I would put my two cents too, and by doing so, hopefully get you all excited for the next upcoming launch which is set to be available online and in stores this Autumn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This collection is possibly the most anticipated release this year and the second part of four installments by the global superstar, the summer online-only collection release was definitely anticipated by many... Me included.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Initially I had my eyes set on owning Haux but only having my iPhone on 3G whilst hiding my phone under my desk at work, it was fair to say that the odds were stacked against me and sure enough it soon sold out. (In a record 10 minutes no less).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The lipsticks don't come in any special packaging but Rihanna's autograph is sketched into the side. I think they're saving the special packaging for the Christmas collection.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Riri Woo was inspired by the ever so famous 'Ruby Woo' which features in the permanent collection. Many describe Riri woo as being just a shade darker but as I don't own it, I can't comment. Rumours have it that this will be available in all four releases so if you've been unable to purchase it you still have another two chances!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Riri Boy was advertised as a vivid lavender on the website, I would personally say it was more of a mid-tone mauve. Not a usual choice for me and although the shade is far more wearable then its description on site, I'm not intially sure on the amount of times it will get used.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Overall I'm happy with my purchases, I'm still reeling that I wasn't able to get my hands on Haux but I'm hoping this will be repeated in the other collections.</span><br />
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Katie xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10057381731990054278noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212641687989082336.post-73249719434730088082013-08-18T13:48:00.001-07:002013-08-18T13:49:10.180-07:00Sleek Candy Collection | Sweet Cheeks Blush By 3<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When I saw that they were planning to release this collection, I new that I simply had to have it, anything that has the word 'candy' in really is a no-brainer and the name alone had me sold. (Bonus points for good marketing there Sleek..)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This blush palette is one of three items available in the collection (the other two being an eyeshadow palette and a bright bubblegum pink paint pout) and is definitely my favourite.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The palette is in keeping with the traditional 'Sleek' packaging with the only variation being the words 'Sweet cheeks' embossed on the bottom right hand corner of the lid and the exterior cardboard case that houses the palette comes with a limited edition white 'Candy collection' logo. Personally I'm an absolute lover of packaging and would have loved something different, I wasn't expecting anything in the league of MAC limited editions, but would definitely welcome a slight variation. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(From top to bottom) Candy Floss a pinky-red with a shimmer finish. Dolly Mix is actually really wearable, it looks like lilac in pan but once swatched its a beautiful baby pink with a slight hint of lilac - very pretty. The last is Cupcake and the creme blush,its a gorgeous hot pink. The pigmentation is seriously one of the best that I have come across, you seriously need to lightly touch the pan for a flush of colour (the swatches below are with one swipe of product) The texture is perfect, and you'll all be pleased to know that you won't have to worry about the fall out from the powder blushes getting stuck in the creme blush as there is hardly any fall out.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sorry for the extreme delay on publishing this month's update. As mentioned last month, we had a two week family holiday at the end of last/beginning of this month which has completely thrown everything!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Measurements: Amelie is fitting in 9-12 month clothing! The weather has been gorgeous since coming back from holiday - it's now been 3 1/2 weeks of solid sunshine everyday. Which has meant her summer clothing has finally been worn! (I bought a load of stuff in last years summer sale). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Instead I've really been trying to give her as much dairy as possible and she has a yogurt after each meal. I've also started to introduce Cows milk after consulting my health visitor.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She is loving meal time and is such a good little eater. Her favourite is pasta - she loves feeding herself and plays with the pasta tubes, it's so cute to watch her squish it in her hands.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's a good job we moved the cot down a few levels last month as she can now pull herself up! Every morning when Amelie has woken I go into her nursery and she's there standing at the corner of her cot waiting for me to pick her up!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Nursery: Amelie is still really enjoying nursery and I have had my contract extended at work which means that Amelie will now be staying there until March.(with the hope that this will be extended again!). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She has developed such a relationship with the key-workers and children and it's the best feeling in the world seeing her smile because she recognises you when you collect her.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Talking: We've had no advances on words this month, she has also stopped saying Mama which is disappointing! She will happily babble and say dada though.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've also noticed that she's trying to communicate with her actions this month, she points at object that she wants (like her bottle, or toys..) and she shakes her head too.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She also has the cheekiest grin in the world, she screws her little face up when she knows she's doing something she's not meant to!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Moving: As already mentioned Amelie can now stand up, which means she is one step closer to being able to walk! I think she finally learnt because she was so restricted with crawling and moving about on holiday (being by the pool etc) she got fed up of being in a high chair or on someones lap! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">❤</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Amelie's officially in the double figures when it comes to monthly updates and this month I've seen the most change in her.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My little sweetheart can now officially CRAWL! It's the best thing in the world seeing her get around and make a conscience decision to move to where you are in the room.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She has developed her own way of 'crawling' she lifts her left leg almost in a 'hopping' motion. I think she's learnt this adaption as we have wooden flooring downstairs which is where the majority of her time is spent when we are at home, during the day. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Measurement</b>s: Amelie is now fitting in most of her 6-9 month clothes and has outgrown the majority of her 3-6 apart from a few summer dresses. I've also started to put Amelie in 9-12 vests as she's got quite sensitive skin and I don't want it to rub while she's moving about. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Hair & Eyes</b>: Amelie's hair has been growing so much, I'm also surprised with the amount of hair that she's managed to keep hold of as I've seen lots of babies her age at nursery have bald patches from where they sleep. I can now clip pretty hair slides in her hair and she's worn a hair tie at the top of her head a few times.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Her eyes are still a bright blue colour which I'm confident are to stay now.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Teething</b>: Amelie's top teeth are now through and now has a total of 4 teeth! She really is getting such a big girl! I brush her teeth morning and night which is made easier by the fact that she LOVES having them done.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Eating</b>: Amelie is starting to eat finger food, she has completely gone off her porridge which was what she used to eat every morning for her breakfast. She loves bread that is slightly toasted and as a treat on the weekend she has plain scotch pancakes (which you find in the bread aisle of supermarkets) as a treat - which is her absolute favourite! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm still giving her, her 5 a day. Strawberries, pineapple & melon are her current faves.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Her meal times have increased to 3 main meals a day, with three milk bottles in between.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Sleep</b>: Since the arrival of her two top teeth, Amelie's sleeping has improved again. We've also moved her cot down a level as she's sitting up and is showing signs of trying to lift herself into a kneeling/standing position.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Nursery</b>: Amelie is still doing really well at nursery. She's an observer and loves to people watch and see what all the other children are doing. Her favourite part of the day are during singing time - she bobs her head, claps, smiles and babbles as soon as anyone starts singing! She also really enjoys the 'sensory area' which has different textures and sounds in.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Since being at Nursery, Amelie's immune system has definitely taken a beating! She has conjunctivitis at the beginning of the month which required two doses of antibiotics and a 10 days to get over.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Talking</b>: Amelie can say Baba which is mostly directed at Simba (our Chihuahua). She's also close to say 'Chester' which is the name of Connor's Mum's cat.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She is still most vocal during singing where she babbles along.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Moving</b>: As stated above Amelie can now crawl, I have to watch her like a hawk as sometimes, even when things have been moved out of her reach she can still find ways and means to get to it! Her favourite thing to reach for are Simba's toys!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(I've already eyed up <a href="http://www.asos.com/Primark/Primark-Polka-Dot-Cut-Out-Denim-Shirt-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3125496&cid=17457&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Denim">THIS</a> dress).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dainty doll is the brain child of band member (and fellow pale gal) Nicola Roberts. The brand was created specifically for paler complexions. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Despite the brand being around for the last 5 years, and being available online on websites such as Boots & Asos, it's not as easier to get hold of in stores, and seeing as I'm a swatch-before-you-buy kinda girl (especially seeing as the average product is priced at a heafty £13.00), I've never got round to purchasing anything.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And thats where the bargain alert comes in. Fragrance direct is a discounted cosmetic site that I have previously ordered from. It's a serious one to bare in mind when your looking for a bargain buy and I'd definitely recommend you all to save to your favourites. You'll thank me later.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In this case, when I say discounted. I don't just mean a slight reduction - I'm talking MUA prices here and you could say I got a tad carried away..</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I ended up purchasing six blushes all together; 3 powders & 3 creme.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Looking back it does seem a bit OTT; I only have two cheeks and lets face it I'm not going to be wearing a colour on each! But for £1.99 It was all the justification I needed.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The packaging is very swish and bares some similarity to Nars' rubbery casing.. Not the most practical as far as finger print marks go, but looks great for the first week!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">One thing that I did notice was that only the number of each blusher was visible on the back of the case - Not a deal breaker, but it makes it harder to remember which number correlates to which colour, especially if you own more than one shade.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Another thing to add is that you do get an extra 2g of product with the powder blushes compared to the 5g of product with the creme blush. Here's a run down of shades:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My favourites are Orange County Girl & You are my sunshine I love the similarity to Nars Orgasm but for a fraction of a price!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I managed to also track down the lipsticks on another website and another post will be up soon.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think another order with Fragrance Direct is in order.. It's perfect to make little birthday presents or even stocking fillers for Christmas - well it is only 8 months away..</span><br />
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</span>Katie xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10057381731990054278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212641687989082336.post-91499263489918592342013-05-09T07:28:00.001-07:002013-05-09T07:28:45.054-07:00Amelie's 9 Month Update<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This month marks Amelie's 3/4 birthday! I seriously cannot believe Amelie in three months time Amelie will have her first birthday, I know i seem to mention it every month.. but time has flown by.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This month has been an absolute blur for me and I'm still trying to find a happy medium with my work, being the best mama possible. It's been made a thousand times easier that Amelie has taken so well to childcare - the poor thing really does get carted around during the week; I've had to split childcare between Connor's mum (on a Monday), Nursery on Wednesday's & Thursdays and Connor's step-mum (on fridays). My mum works during the week so can't commit to a particular day but she helps contribute some money to Amelie's nursery as a contribution!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It actually works out really well as my mum works near to where I live and is always popping in once she's finished. Everyone is seeing Amelie on a regular basis.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Measurements</b>: She hasn't been measured exactly this month but she now fits into most of her 6-9 month clothing. Which is just in time for the hot weather as she has some lovely summer dresses that she hasn't worn yet. (They were far to big for her when we went to Lanzarote in Feb.)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think for the most part Amelie will always run 1 size clothing behind her age. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She's also making huge improvements on her finger food too and loves cut up bananas and grapes. Her favourite 'treat' foods are Heinz Biscotti Biscuits in Apple flavour & Yogurts.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She's stopped having as many disturbed nights sleep but when she does wake up which is usually at around 5am it's hard to get her off again!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Amelie's also made friends with a little girl a few weeks older than her and they hold hands when they sit next to each other.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Talking</b>: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Amelie is saying 'Da-Da' and 'Ma-Ma' comfortably now, and it seems to be a little more directed at Connor & I. Although I'm not entirely convinced that she knows who is who!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She's also really vocal with music and I'm convinced sometimes that she's trying to sing along. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We're continuing to read to her every night and I'm sure she's going to be picking up more words in the next few months.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Moving</b>: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Amelie is so close to crawling! she can get herself into the correct position, It's literally down to her working on her coordination to move forward. It doesn't help that we have wooden floors downstairs (where she spends the majority of her time during the day at home), so It's hard for her to get her grip.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She has found out that she can now roll on her stomach to get to places, which is great for our entertainment.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She's still continuing to dance and 'bop' her head to the side whenever she hears any music or she gets a little excited. She's also worked out how to rock backwards and forwards when she's in the sitting position.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It was both my brother's and my father's birthday last month so it was nice to spend some good ol' family time, celebrating both birthdays. I also saw my cousin and her husband and son too, and really enjoyed catching up.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I did go to Beyonce with my mother at the end of last month which was AMAZING. If you ever have the chance to see her live, GO!</span></div>
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Katie xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10057381731990054278noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212641687989082336.post-29813814742456589712013-04-29T23:33:00.001-07:002013-04-29T23:34:49.318-07:00Major bargain alert!Hi everyone!<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">This is just a super quick post to draw your attention to another great offer (I'm certainly on a roll at the moment!)</div>This time it's in the form of Real Technique brushes, and trust me.. It's a gooden.<br />
Just head over to <a href="http://www.iherb.com/">I herb</a> and see for yourself. Not only do they have the cheapest prices that I've seen for RT brushes usually (and believe you me, I've done my fair share of looking around) but they've also got an amazing 20% off the entire range! The discount is added in your shopping cart.<br />
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</div>Katie xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10057381731990054278noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212641687989082336.post-86763105601335289802013-04-13T11:33:00.002-07:002013-04-13T11:33:53.943-07:00Sleek Correcting Concealer<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's not often that I write a 'disappointing' review. I've always thought of purchasing my make up as an investment of some sort. I carefully look at product recommendations from Bloggers who I genuinely trust before making any commitments or parting with my hard earned dosh.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Enter Sleek's new Corrector & Concealer Palette. It's a relatively affordable option, priced at £7.99. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There are a total of 5 shades to choose from. I bought number 2 the lightest shade available in stores, although I believe number 1 is on their website.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The palette is nicely</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> housed in a slim palette that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. It's not at all bulky which makes this perfect to fit in the smallest of bags for on the go touch ups.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And that's just it, apply this and you'll almost certainly have to take this with you to reapply multiple times throughout the day. In fact I really did struggle to see any coverage with the under-eye corrector concealer, it seemed to settle into my pours and highlight any blemish scars on my cheeks. I found the texture greasy & oily (and this is a girl who likes a dewy finish), it made the layer of foundation underneath patchy and uneven.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The setting powder was a bit unnecessary in my opinion. I understand its concept - making this palette the perfect travel must have, but in this case the quality of the under-eye corrector is sacrificed.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Before you write this product off your concealer list to try out, all is not lost with the standard blemish concealer.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The texture has the perfect balance with its coverage and consistency. The coverage makes this perfect to tame even the nastiest blemish - even the freshly depussed ones. (Yup, we've all done it). Lovely image for you all there.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The consistency is what excited me the most. It's thick, creamy and is easily blendable which is exactly what I want.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So was it worth it? The short answer - No. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm glad I gave this a whirl, I've found a good product within the concealer and I can definitely see myself using it up when my skin is needing a little something extra. As for the fixing powder and corrector - these will probably stay untouched and for this reason </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It won't be something I'm going to repurchase.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Alas, Next stop, Laura Mercier..</span></div>
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Katie xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10057381731990054278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212641687989082336.post-68679169592483292522013-04-09T13:01:00.001-07:002013-04-09T13:10:19.272-07:00Amelie's 8 month update | Baby Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I promise I will eventually get back to publishing more make-up posts. Life has just been completely crazy these last few months and any free time is taken up with house work, cooking and generally looking after Amelie.<br />
This month has been the hardest with caring for Amelie. She's now so interactive and is showing such a huge interest in all that is around her. She's requiring more attention and needs far more stimulation to keep her occupied.<br />
It's also been the hardest month for sleep. I've noticed that since going away on holiday Amelie's sleeping has been more disturbed than ever before. Amelie's two bottom front teeth are now half way through and she looks so cute when she smiles.<br />
She's learnt to clap too which she does when she's excited or when she hears music. She's also learnt to rock backwards and forwards when she's in the sitting position and the two movements combined makes for cuteness baby overload!<br />
Here's how she's doing..<br />
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Amelie had her 8-12 month update with her midwife yesterday and now weighs 14lb 8oz. She's still on the 9th centile for her age and is perfectly proportioned.<br />
She's now fitting in more 6-9 month clothes, but still wears her 3-6 month leggings and jeans and other baggier clothing items depending on where their from (the sizing varies so much between companies!)<br />
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Sleeping: As stated above, Amelie hasn't been sleeping as well this month. I can't complain in comparison to a lot of babies - we've had and still got it so easy. I'm fortunate that she's been such a good little sleeper in the early months. I do miss those uninterupted nights, especially as I now work part time and have a 6am alarm clock set during the week, but for the most part - I can cope. <br />
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Eating: Really good! Amelie took to weening straight away. I've been trying to cook as much home made meals as I can. In the UK we've just had a big bank holiday weekend for Easter so I was able to cook a big selection and then freeze it down for her.<br />
Her favourite meal is breakfast. Amelie has banana and peach porridge every morning which goes down a treat.<br />
She also loves yogurts and for little finger food snacks I've given her a little treats like Heinz Biscotti biscuits and the apple flavour is her favourite.<br />
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Talking: Amelie is getting more vocal with every passing week. She'll always make noises when she thinks you're not looking and as soon as she notices you she'll stop. I've noticed that whenever I'm out in the Supermarket she's always really chatty.<br />
Amelie now says 'Dada' comfortably but still no sign of 'Mama'...but we're working on it!<br />
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Teething: Amelie's bottom, front two teeth are now visable! There's no sign (yet) of anything else coming through but I'm still applying Dentrinox teething gel just incase she has any pain.<br />
I bought Amelie her first toothbrush this month too!<br />
This has also been the month that she's had any sign of nappy rash. I'm going to link this to her teeth & her digestive system reacting to different foods.<br />
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Nursery: Amelie is really settling in at nursery. I love the thought of her interacting with other children her age and socialising in general. The nursery is brilliant and it's right by my work too which is so convenient.<br />
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Date Nights: Connor and I went out for my friends birthday and it was really nice to see everyone back home from their Unis for Easter.<br />
I'm starting to feel more like the 'old' me as far as looks. I joined a circuits training class a the beginning of March which I try and go at least once a week with my next door neighbour.<br />
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Really sorry if this post seems rushed. I've been struggling with a bad bug these last few days. Ill add some additional photos later this week but for now I'm typing this on my iPhone from my bed. <br />
Sweet dreams :) <br />
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Katie xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10057381731990054278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212641687989082336.post-10557907834018943252013-04-02T05:32:00.001-07:002013-04-09T12:59:05.480-07:00Amelie's 8 Month Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2IBtuP5FBFd7zdZBOETQVrjAg-dx6B-2i4-fuN-RE2a2Ax7ceHbTNAOGLYZa3wHigzrYIOu8sFTMuNrHmCWf1O-VndKflsZx_z_P6aGWLGQyFW8B186CQ3iQzKOqO5krrwBfblNCElnKN/s1600/amelie12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2IBtuP5FBFd7zdZBOETQVrjAg-dx6B-2i4-fuN-RE2a2Ax7ceHbTNAOGLYZa3wHigzrYIOu8sFTMuNrHmCWf1O-VndKflsZx_z_P6aGWLGQyFW8B186CQ3iQzKOqO5krrwBfblNCElnKN/s320/amelie12.jpg" width="206" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I promise I will eventually get back to publishing more make-up posts. Life has just been completely crazy these last few months and any free time is taken up with house work, cooking and generally looking after Amelie.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This month has been the hardest with caring for Amelie. She's now so interactive and is showing such a huge interest in all that is around her. She's requiring more attention and needs far more stimulation to keep her occupied.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's also been the hardest month for sleep. I've noticed that since going away on holiday Amelie's sleeping has been more disturbed than ever before. Amelie's two bottom front teeth are now half way through and she looks so cute when she smiles.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She's learnt to clap too which she does when she's excited or when she hears music. She's also learnt to rock backwards and forwards when she's in the sitting position and the two movements combined makes for cuteness baby overload!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here's how she's doing..</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Measurements:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Amelie had her 8-12 month update with her midwife yesterday and now weighs 14lb 8oz. She's still on the 9th centile for her age and is perfectly proportioned.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She's now fitting in more 6-9 month clothes, but still wears her 3-6 month leggings and jeans and other baggier clothing items depending on where their from (the sizing varies so much between companies!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Eating: Really good! Amelie took to weening straight away. I've been trying to cook as much home made meals as I can. In the UK we've just had a big bank holiday weekend for Easter so I was able to cook a big selection and then freeze it down for her.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Her favourite meal is breakfast. Amelie has banana and peach porridge every morning which goes down a treat.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She also loves yogurts and for little finger food snacks I've given her a little treats like Heinz Biscotti biscuits and the apple flavour is her favourite.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Teething: Amelie's bottom, front two teeth are now visable! There's no sign (yet) of anything else coming through but I'm still applying Dentrinox teething gel just incase she has any pain.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I bought Amelie her first toothbrush this month too!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This has also been the month that she's had any sign of nappy rash. I'm going to link this to her teeth & her digestive system reacting to different foods.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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Really sorry if this post seems rushed. I've been struggling with a bad bug these last few days. Ill add some additional photos later this week but for now I'm typing this on my iPhone from my bed. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hi everyone. Sorry that I've been MIA this month with my posts. I've had a crazy month, being away for one week of February on holiday and last week I returned to work. Baring in mind February is the shortest month of the year, It has gone so fast!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Amelie can now sit up unaided, she started showing signs of this last month but now she can stay put for a good 10 minutes without falling over.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She can now wave! My mum and I always joke that she's going to marry Royal as she's developed the "Queens Wave", where she circles her wrists! She also claps when I sing songs to her and she shakes her head when I shake mine or when she hears some music too!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Teething - YES! The biggest achievement this month! Amelie has two little toothy-pegs coming through! It's early days, but you can definitely feel them and when she smiles sometimes you can see them. My little girl is growing up!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Speech - Amelie has said "Dada" on a number of occasions. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">although this isn't directed at Connor, she'll say it if she's feeling particularly vocal and it comes out when she's shouting and cooing (- which is usually at the dog!)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Goings out - We went out most days in Lanzarote and obviously stayed by the pool etc. Amelie also had her first ice-cream experience! She's now in the routine of being looked after by her nanny (Connor's mum) on a Monday morning, Nursery on Wednesdays and Thursdays & nanny's (Connor's step-mum) on a Friday.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've had a pretty stressful couple of days this week in sorting out all our holiday clothes. Amelie was bought a trunki from my Nan (Amelie great nan!) for Christmas, and although she isn't old enough to sit on it.. I'm too excited to take it away with us. Amelie's OWN case. Too cute.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3-6 month clothes still fit her really well. I went a bit OTT at the end of last summer when everywhere was having a summer sale as I knew that we were going away and that summer clothes would not be available in shops but she's too small to wear the majority of it! I'm still going to be packing a few of her 6-9 dresses as It doesn't really matter if its a bit longer.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hair colour: Light brown, I don't think this is really going to go any lighter now - although with a week in the sun. You never know!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Eye Colour - Blue! I snapped this photograph of her when we were out on a dog walk in the middle of last month.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Feeding - We've introduced Amelie to porridge! She really likes it, her favourite is Hipp Organic Pear & Banana although she also likes the Cow & Gate Banana Porridge too.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This fits really nicely into our schedual and she will have a small amount at around 11.am followed by her usual 210ml milk. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Winding - The same as last month. Able to bring it up on her own which is great.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sleeping - Still through the night. She goes to bed at 9pm and will sleep through till about 7-8am. She's up all morning and will fall asleep after her second bottle at 11.30am which gives me enough time to shower, get changed & dressed. Then she'll wake and will be up for another couple of hours - feeding, playing etc before falling asleep for roughly 30mins at about 3.30-4.00. Then it's another feed & play & bath before bed.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Teething - Still nothing. The same signs as last month, dribbling and red cheeks!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Date Nights - No date nights this month! Part of our new years resolution is to be 'more conservative with our money' so no meals in restaurants or naughty weekend takeaways! We've also had to save what we can for holiday spending money.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Goings Out - Not much to report this month! The snow has made it really hard to get out and about.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Highs this month? Snow, Although it's been a bit annoying in some aspects it's been really nice to look at. I took Amelie out to see it but I don't think she really knew what was going on.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">With the winter (dare I say it) finally subsiding in the form of snow and weather back to its usual bi-polar self: torrential rain and icy sunshine. I thought I was in need of upping my skincare routine in favour of something a little more nourishing to be prepares for all drastic atmospheric changes.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This time, I'm back to my trusty Liz Earle - I've always had a bottle on the go in my bathroom for when breakouts occur but have never continued to use once things have cleared up. Not knowing how much of this I had left, I went ahead and purchased "January Skincare Essentials Regime" (Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, Instant Boost Skin Tonic, Skin Repair Moisturiser and a complimentary Gentle Face Exfoliator - Bonus!)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here's a run down of my morning and evening routine that I've been keeping to this last month:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">First I pump Cleanse & Polish once onto my fingers before distributing evenly in equal amounts on to a full face of make up. Making sure I leave the eye area till last, or things could get quite messy.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I then exfoliate using the accompanying Muslin Cloth with warm water, rinsing afterwards and repeating it if necessary.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Afterwards I use the Super-tonic Toner, it's herbly scented and gets rid of any stubborn last scrapes of make up. I'm currently using the spritzer version which sprays a very fine refreshing mist (- and a definite to pack in my case for my holiday next week).</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I finish my Liz Earle love affair with their moisturiser in the combination/normal skin format, although they do have dry and oily versions available too.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Basics on. It's time to move on to eye-cream, a step I've always overlooked. Current choice is Origins "Ginzing". In truth I can't see any signs of reduced dark circles but it does layer nicely and is extremely lightweight. I'm determined to make a dent in the pot one small pea-sized amount at a time before purchasing something else (Suggestions on a better alternative would be greatly received).</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For my night time routine I repeat the above stages but apply the moisturisers with a heavier hand to keep any dry patches at bay & finish with a layer of Carmex on my lips thrown on for good measure.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The results? Well I'm happy to report nasty blemishes are kept away, my skin looks far less red/blotchy, my make up application is far more even & my skin is super soft.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After checking my daily emails I stumbled across a promotional email from ELF. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I haven't ordered anything from this brand in a LONG time. I personally love swatching products before committing and buying, there's something about physically buying make up in store that makes it all the more satisfying.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Unfortunately ELF in the UK isn't all that readily available, to my knowledge I've only seen it being sold in Tkmaxx, and even then it's never a huge selection.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm always one for a bargain and I've had all three items on my wish list for a good couple of month after seeing many bloggers rave about each of them. Seeing as technically I would be getting one of these babies free - I finally took the plunge.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">First up is a Mineral Lipstick called 'Runway Pink' described by many as a more affordable option to MAC's Creme Cup. I'm all for a dupe!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The packaging for this is pretty sleek. Nothing too garish which is a major plus.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's nice and simple and almost verging on (dare I say it..) sophisticated.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It looks far pinker in the tube but once swatched its a matte brown colour.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I came across the last of Treacle Moon limited edition Christmas shower gels & fell in love with Warm Cinnamon Nights.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think this was reduced by 50 pence, although the original price of £2.99 is still very reasonable for a 500ml bottle.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The scent is a tricky one to explain, it's described as having hints of spicy clove, syrupy ginger, vanilla, sweet honey topped with zesty orange & stewed apple..</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and I can definitely smell elements of them all. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Connor broke up on the Thursday before Christmas and it was great to spend some quality time together. We had been pretty organised with the preparations for Christmas Day and had bought all our presents well in advanced so we were able to have a pretty chilled out weekend beforehand and concentrate on sorting out the house.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My side of the family decided to visit my Nan in Cornwall so we spend the Saturday before Christmas together, swapping presents and eating a Indian takeaway (very traditional..)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Christmas was very busy this year, we are usually the ones visiting everyone so it was nice to stay at home all day for once. We had 7 eating for breakfast and 6 eating for dinner so it was all "hands on deck" to ensure that everything was cooked, washed & ready for the second sitting! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> I'm unsure of the exact number, it's been difficult measuring her with the run up to Christmas. She's now managing to comfortable fit in the majority of her 3-6 month clothes. Last month involved a lot off turned up sleeves and saggy feet where her legs weren't quite long enough, and now everything fits - snug as a bug!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She was given so many Christmas presents and I'm looking forward in dressing her up for our holiday next month. As well as clothes for spring and summer.</span></div>
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</span>Katie xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10057381731990054278noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212641687989082336.post-42275825854746265462013-01-07T12:24:00.000-08:002013-01-07T12:42:15.950-08:00The Liebster Award<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was nominated for the liebster award by two lovely ladies; Pauline from <a href="http://thisgirlloveschic.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/liebster-award.html">"thisgirlloveschic"</a> & Sandy from <a href="http://www.absolutebeaut.com/2013/01/the-liebster-award.html">absolutebeaut</a>. Ta Girlies!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I enjoy reading both blogs and was really chuffed that they nominated me.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This award is fantastic for new bloggers to network and develop relationships with like minded people. I think its a brilliant way of discovering new blogs too.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1. Choose 100 people with less than 200 followers and link them in your post.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Go to their page and tell them that you've nominated them</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Answer the questions that the moninator set for you plus create 11 questions for your nominees.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've always been into fashion and make up. I remember seeing Cher Lloyd performance on the XFactor and loved a pair of leggings that she wore in one of the live shows.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As i searched on google, I found a load of OOTD's inspired by Cher lloyd written by bloggers and then became hooked.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">What are your top three hair care products of all time?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo & Conditioner - This stuff smells like bubblegum and is amazing!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Morroccan Oil - a pricy pic, but a bottle will last you forever; i've had mine about a 12 months and I'm not even half way through yet.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">James Brown Volumising Moose - The best hair moose I've ever tried. It's light weight and doesn't make my hair sticky or crunchy after use. It just gives your hair the most amazing volume. I love it!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My absolute dream hob would be to blog full tine. I've been on maternity leave this past year and I've really dedicated a large portion of my time in between looking after Amelie to my blog an watching people on YouTube - I'd love to make this my income.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">If you could only use one make up brand, what would it be?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Oo this is a toughy! I think i would have to go with MAC just on the basis that there is such a vast choice in each product; whether thats foundation, eye shadows, lipstick.. there is something to suit every occasion.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My number one aim is to achieve honesty. I'm always 100% truthful with every aspect of my blog. If a product is 99% perfect I'll be sure to mention the 1% thats wrong.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'd also like to inspire someone, If someone makes a purchase through my recommendation or reviews that would make my day.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">What are your beauty secrets?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Drink plenty of water & always take your make up off.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Who is your fashion inspiration?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hands down Olivia Palermo. She's absolutely gorgeous & manages to be sexy without showing an inch of skin. Seriously how is it possible for one woman to be so fashionable all the time!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I actually don't really wear a lot of lipstick. So i'm going to change this to Collection 2000's Rock Steady - it's a gorgeous wearable nude. It's perfect wearing on it's own or applying over a bright pink to tone down. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I buy a lot of things through the Debenhams website. They regularly have great discounted offers and the postage is always really quick.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I also go on discounted make up websites. I've ordered from Cheap Smells & Fragrances Direct several times and are very reputable companies. I'd urge you all to check these out for little bargains!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Describe yourself in one word?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've really thought about this question and the one word that I keep coming back to is Positive. I try and face everyday with a positive attitude, I think it makes you appreciate the little things in life and makes dealing with the bigger things that little bit easier.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">What was your first ever make up?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think my first make up was a foundation from NO7 when I was about 13. I remember it being in a black squeezy tube and it being quite a thick consistancy. Like a cream/liquid hybrid. I don't even think they still sell it.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Looking back its everything I don't want in a foundation but at the time I was in love with it and I think I went on to repurchase it 3 or 4 times!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">When did you first start blogging and why?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I first started about 2 years ago, on and off. I've only really taken it seriously since September 2012.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I started blogging after reading other beauty blogs and being inspired by their fashion outfits and reviews.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Does your mum think you're as crazy as my mum does for having so much make up?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Absolutely. Although she'll often come round to my house before she goes out to somewhere fancy to borrow something or other.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My dream career would be to blog for a living.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 23px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">If you had to choose, what would be your makeup product ever?</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Mascara - I've got massive eyes and without mascara I look half dead!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Snog - Jack Branning. Marry - Alfie Moon & Avoid Phil Mitchell!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Zara - It's so stylish and the quality is always really good.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dresses - There's too much variety.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'd rather have make up - probably a contraversial answer but I've never really had a massive problem with my skin (touchwood!). I've only ever really had the one spot and I would always be able to cover that! I could always wash my face with water if need be, as long as I keep to non waterproof mascaras!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Something along the lines of Kim Kardashian. Sultry Smokey eyes, highlighted face and a nude lip!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">I have a big list of things I want to do in life. What would be the top thing on your list?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To get married :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">1. When it comes to accessories - Gold or Silver?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">3. My biggest weekness are highlighters. I'm on the hunt for Kim K's glow! What's your make up weekness?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">4.. If you had the choice of only wearing eyeshadows or only wearing lipsticks what would you choose?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">5. Which blogs inspire you the most and why?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">6. You are given £1000 but can only spend on makeup or clothes. Which do you choose?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">7. What are your thoughts on UGGS - yes or no?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">8. If money was no option, what designer handbag would you choose?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">9. You are going out for a day of shopping but only have 5 minutes to get changed (your make up is already done) what clothes would you choose? </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">10. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">What type of blog posts do you enjoy reading the most?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">11. What is your favourite drug store make up brand?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I tag:</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.agirlcalledjulie.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Julie</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<a href="http://aprilrose-xo.blogspot.co.uk/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">April-Rose</span></a><br />
<a href="http://sendsallycinnamon.blogspot.co.uk/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Amy</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<a href="http://gemsbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Gemma</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<a href="http://www.myflingwithfashion.blogspot.co.uk/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Josie</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<a href="http://www.thestudentwardrobe.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yasmin </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<a href="http://littlerdbw.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/100-followers-giveaway.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Christine</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<a href="http://askthebeautyeditor.blogspot.co.uk/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sarah</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<a href="http://floralfashiondiaries.blogspot.co.uk/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ellen</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<a href="http://luxeandlushh.blogspot.co.uk/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ashley</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I would love it if you could all link your responses below!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Please check out all the lovely ladies mentioned.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thanks to Pauline & Sandy for nominating me. I've really enjoyed answering your questions</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">♥</span></b></span></span></div>
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