tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182311005935053742024-03-13T03:14:19.278+00:00Hope, Freedom, LoveA beauty and lifestyle blog run by Stephanie Usher!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comBlogger2006125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-79618128496991829072018-11-03T16:38:00.001+00:002018-11-03T16:38:33.752+00:00Paraganglioma | Why I’m taking a break<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When I think back to June, I was well and truly firing on all cylinders (even if I do say so myself). My career was keeping me very busy, with a job that I truly love and adore. I had a wedding just around the corner, which I was truly enjoying planning, despite the little dramas being thrown in my direction. Then I had a blog, which over the last seven years has brought me so many opportunities and the best friends and contacts. I was juggling a lot and whilst on the surface I was keeping everything together, the fact of the matter was that I was poorly. In fact, I’d felt poorly, probably for the best part of three years, but I was so used to that poorly feeling, that it just became the norm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I knew I was ill and I knew something was wrong, but my cries for help basically went unnoticed. I’d complain about feeling ill, having headlines, sweating uncontrollably and not being able to lose weight, whilst my blood pressure skyrocketed – yet the answer every time I saw a doctor was “lose some weight, see how you feel”. Now I totally get that we’re all working on the law of averages, especially those of us that are time strapped, but the fact of the matter is that no one was taking it seriously and I was driving myself into the ground. I worked harder than ever, and I attempted to workout harder, yet I consistently felt ill and barely slept.</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Enough was enough</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One night enough was enough and I couldn’t take anymore. After waking up for the six or seventh time, with my whole-body aching, changing my sweat-sodden PJs for the second time, I decided that I was going to do something about this and people were going to listen. That next night, instead of taking off my Apple Watch at the end of the day, I left it on and tracked my body as I slept. I found that instead of my body resting and my heart rate dropping, my heart was racing at 120 beats a minute as I slept, forcing myself to wake up and feel like I was running on a treadmill. That data was all I needed for someone to listen, there were facts that couldn’t be argued with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A few days later I was wrongly diagnosed with arrhythmia (otherwise known as an irregular heart beat) and after a few worrying trips to the cardiologist, a heart ultrasound and a couple of ECGs, I was given the all-clear. My heart was fine, and it felt like the biggest relief in the world. Not knowing what was wrong with me, the cardiologist suggested sending me to an endocrinologist, who I met just a few days later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When I walked into the endocrinologist’s office, it was truly the first time somebody listened to what was going on. We spent the best part of 45 minutes talking about me: how I felt, how I slept, how I breathed, panic attacks, the sweats, my emotions, my job – we literally discussed everything. At the end of the meeting she basically gave me two outcomes: I was either going through the menopause at 26 or I had a very rare disease. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now at that time, I have to be honest I just heard menopause and I was shaken. Shook to the core with the feeling that I was about to get married (to a man I adore) and that I was never going to be able to bear his child and many signs pointed to that outcome. We took a lot of bloods and also two 24-hour urine collections, which she indicated would tell us what was going on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We returned to the endocrinologist a couple of weeks later and I had braced myself for a line something like: “we didn’t find anything going on, it’s time to come off your contraception and figure out the situation”. Except that wasn’t the case at all: my urine tests had showed unusual levels of adrenaline in my system, in fact my adrenaline levels were <b><u>nine times the normal level</u></b>. Meaning that my body was working in flight or fight mode, <b><u>constantly</u></b>. At this point was the first time I’d heard of pheochromocytoma - a rare tumour of adrenal gland tissue which secretes stress hormones and results in your hormones being completely out of whack. The endocrinologist explained that the next step was to confirm this diagnosis with an MRI scan, but that she was fairly sure that this was the outcome we had ahead of us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is when the long process heated up a little bit, instead of waiting weeks between scans and appointments, we were just waiting days. So, after an urgent MRI and follow up appointment, we had confirmed that actually we wasn’t actually dealing with pheochromocytoma, but a paraganglioma tumour – an even rarer neuroendocrine neoplasm which can occur anywhere between your eyes and your thighs. It’s a very scary condition that actually rarely gets found in living people, due to the fact that the side effects of paraganglioma are very similar to lots of other diseases or issues (like the ones I was feeling). The biggest issue you face is the stress on the heart and body, every time the tumour decides to secrete hormones, your heart and blood pressure respond. Meaning you’re at risk of a heart attack and your body just giving up.</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Stepping back and waiting surgery</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is for this reason that I was told to stop everything and to remove myself from any situation that would cause unnecessary stress on the mind and body. The goal is to avoid situations where by body would release adrenaline and make me feel even worse. I had to step back from work, pass on a lot of wedding planning and my blog had to be put on the back burner – all to ensure that I was in the best health I could be in, away from anything that could make me poorly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The only real cure for paraganglioma is to remove them from your body, which is why I’m currently awaiting surgery. Normally, these operations are deemed to be medical emergencies and the aim is to get the tumours removed from your body ASAP. The problem was at this point that I was six weeks away from walking down the aisle and if I had had the surgery at that point, I wouldn’t have recovered from the operation and the wedding would be cancelled. Although I was comfortable with cancelling our dream honeymoon, none of us thought that cancelling the wedding was a good idea. At this time, I was put on medication to keep me physically safe from my heart doing anything silly, and I just had to muddle through life and get to the wedding.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My paraganglioma is an aortocaval tumour, which happens to be in a nice, complicated place (because nothing is ever simple)! It sits behind my kidneys at the height of my pancreas, set on my left renal (otherwise known as kidney) vein and the plane of dissection (otherwise known as the main vein that runs vertically down the body). This means that my five-hour surgery is pretty intense and not without risks, which is something I try not to think about.</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So why am I telling you all this? </span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well it’s for a few reasons actually. The main one is that I want my story to be out there on the internet, as they are few and far between. When I was first diagnosed in August, I searched and I searched, yet I found very little to read, only a couple of YouTube videos that scared the life out of me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Secondly, writing is always something that calms me down and this is the first time I’ve told this story from the start until now (we are far from finished) completely uninterrupted and it feels SO GOOD! I’m keeping it together on the surface, but if I’m honest I’m really scared about this next surgery step and I’m of some of the outcomes. And my lord, it feels good just to let us some of these thoughts out of my head.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So what next? To be honest I really don’t know! I have a pretty intense operation ahead of myself this year, which will wipe me out well until 2019 and to be honest, the whole thing is messing with my head. I plan to write whenever I have something to say, but I’m unsure that much will be making its way to the Internet over the coming weeks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hope you understand the cutback in content on this little space, but know that my obsession with makeup continues and I have a lot to catch you up with when the time is right! </span><br />
<br />Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-56062824572273090762018-08-07T07:00:00.000+01:002018-08-07T07:00:07.261+01:00Yes To | Environmentally Friendly Wipes<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In a world where single-use plastics and products are (hopefully) on the way out, it’s no surprise that beauty products are also coming under the radar. Very recently the DEFRA (the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) made a statement pledging to eliminate all avoidable single-use products, specifically putting the spotlight on wet wipes. Thankfully, if you are supportive of this initiative, there is a brand ready to use!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I will say that I very rarely use wipes of any kind and I never use them on my face. However, as a blogger wipes are really handy for removing swatches and other makeup when you’re in a bit of a rush. That’s why I love that Yes To are supportive of reducing the impact of wipes on the environment. Yes To was first created in 2016, launching the first cotton wipes to the market, their mission was to bring accessible and affordable wipes to the market, which were environmentally friendly, proudly cruelty-free and 100% vegan certified. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Yes To wipe recipe are with 100% cellulose, a natural polymer that forms part of the living cells of all vegetation – which means that cellulose is biodegradable, compostable, and renewable. This is supported by the fact that the wipes are always bound using a plastic-free technology called Spunlace, which avoids using latex material to bind the fibers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">No matter what you’re looking for Yes To have an amazing array of products, including a range of wipes for every skin concern (if you’re that way inclined). The ingredients include Grapefruit to brighten dull skin, Tomato for blemish prone skin, Cucumber for sensitive skin, Coconut to hydrate and Tomato Charcoal to detoxify skin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Not only do I love the environmentally-friendly concept of this brand, but I also love the product and the packaging. I absolutely love the packaging of these wipes and their attention to detail, including the little quotes as you flick the lid. The product never lets me down either, they smell incredible and they remove even the most waterproof swatches from my hand. Yes To wipes start at just £1.99, which is an absolute bargain! </span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-78858458888790766012018-08-04T07:00:00.000+01:002018-08-04T07:00:18.578+01:00No holiday planned? Bring the scent of summer home with NIVEA<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There’s no denying that sun cream has a very distinctive smell, a smell that can take us all back to special holiday moments, filled with lovely memories. I absolutely love spritzing myself with a familiar scent, which washes over me and makes me feel so happy and chirpy. So, it’s no real surprise that NIVEA used this as inspiration for their latest innovation. The NIVEA Sunshine Love Shower Gel* is inspired by scent-inspired memories, offering a new shower gel concept, which bottles up the famous sun cream, so you can enjoy summer memories all year round. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Not only does the NIVEA Sunshine Love Shower Gel encapsulate the unique scent of the NIVEA Sun range, it also is enriched with lovely ingredients for looking after your skin. The biggest one is aloe vera, which provides a real sense of freshness, and a soothing feel for skin that has been out in the sun. The NIVEA Sunshine Love Shower Gel gently foams into a nourishing lather, which spreads easily across the skin, adding a boost of moisture, whilst removing all residues and impurities, including sun cream, saltwater and chlorine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Of course, NIVEA is the UK’s number one sun cream scent, so if you love this concept, you can almost guarantee that the NIVEA Sunshine Love Shower Gel will take you back to a beach somewhere. Whether you’ve going on holiday or not, the NIVEA Sunshine Love Shower Gel is the perfect addition to your shower gel routine. It will ignite summer memories, looking after your skin and give you the summer holiday feeling all year round. Being NIVEA it’s an absolute steal too, with is absolutely perfect for budget shoppers. It’s priced at just £1.99 a bottle, and to honest, I’ve already seen it on offer a lot over the summer season! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Their range of glossy colours arrive in little pretty glass polish bottles. The handles are delicately decorated with little stripes and the bottle is finished with the iZ Beauty of London logo. The gel-effect lacquer has a patented formula, which makes it totally unique. The polishes are created with plasticiser technology, which helps to resist chipping, but still keep your nails looking (and feeling) very healthy. You can see by the pictures that the colour itself is incredibly glossy, even without a top coat over the top.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Even though the nail bottles are quite small, the handle and brush still allow for an easy application. The brush is quite wide and is curved on the edges, this allows you to achieve a quick and neat application! I love the size and shape of these bottles, as they are absolutely perfect for travelling, which I know a lot of us are thinking about at this time of year. I’m really pleased that iZ Beauty of London have such a large colour range, as it means it’s easy to find shades for every season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today I have three beautiful shades for summertime, which really have something for everyone! First of all, I have ‘Sold Out*’ (which is a tangy tangerine orange shade), then we have ‘Lemon Meringue*’ (a creamy pastel yellow shade) and finally we have ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’* which is a soft and dusky mauve shade. If you’re looking for some pretty summer hues for your nails this season, I highly recommend this collection from iZ Beauty of London. They are available right now and are priced at a bargain £6 for 6ml of polish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-74581678224095232822018-07-30T07:00:00.000+01:002018-07-30T07:00:13.750+01:00Stila Summer 2018 | Makeup<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It’s no secret that I’m deeply in love Stila, especially when it comes to their grand array of glitter hues. If you find me out and about without Stila glitter on my eyes, it’s a very rare occurrence. This season Stila have yet again added to their collection, with new eyeshadow shades, but also something a little bit unique, let’s take a look…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh yes, Stila have gone all out and brought their incredible formulation to the Glitter & Glow Highlighter. The Glitter & Glow Highlighter is a first-to-market liquid highlighter, filled with Stila’s famous multi-dimensional sparkle effect. The Glitter & Glow Highlighter arrives in similar packaging to the famous eyeshadows, just in a larger form factor, with the same doe foot applicator. When you unscrew the lid, you find a beautiful dazzling liquid highlighter. It has the classic water-infused base, filled with a mix of multi-colour pearl and glitter pigments. You simply dab it where you want it, give it a quick blend and the highlighter dries down with an incredible sparkle to skin. The best bit is that it’s specially formulated, so that you can wear it over any formulation of makeup, without causing smears or movement, or interfering with underlying makeup. Here I have the shade Queen, which is a pretty lilac with pink and purple sparkle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As I mentioned above, the eyeshadow shades are what keep me coming back to Stila, so I LOVE that every season they bring out new shades in new types of formulation. Their latest innovation is the Glitter & Glow Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow, which includes three new of pearlescent, glitter eye shadows. Each of the eyeshadows allow you to make an impact with a holographic-like effect on the eyes. Each of the different shades include different sizes of reflective pearls and shimmer. As always, the formula is very lightweight, offering a water-infused base which is easy to work with and doesn’t cause fallout throughout the day. I have the shade Enchantress, which is unlike any of the other Stila shades I have, thanks to the peach base with bright gold pearl.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">These beautiful new products are available from Stila now, available in Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, selected House of Fraser stores, Marks & Spencer and Boots – they are the perfect addition to your summer festival makeup bag! </span><br />
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<br />Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-54512790402499900732018-07-17T07:00:00.000+01:002018-07-17T07:00:16.419+01:00Boucléme Intensive Treatment | Haircare <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you’ve managed to miss my obsession with Boucléme, let me quickly fill you in! Boucléme are a fabulous curly hair brand, created by a fellow curly hair lady - Michele Lynch-Scott. She is so passionate about creating great products for curly hair and it really shows. The products are high quality, they perform well, and they also smell amazing! If there is one time of year that us curly curls need to give our hair some TLC, it’s definitely the summer. I know with my hair often turns into a dry and frizzy mess. Especially when it’s exposed to heat, humidity, air conditioning and chlorine. Which is why I thought it was the perfect time to tell you all about the amazing Intensive Moisture Treatment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The <b><a href="https://www.boucleme.co.uk/products/intensive-moisture-treatment">Boucleme Intensive Moisture Treatment</a></b> is the perfect product for giving your hair a little bit of TLC. It’s a lovely thick cream that is packed with gorgeous ingredients, including Marula Oil, omega 6, omega 9 (which are all great at protecting your hair from environmental stresses), Camellia Oil (which is amazing from reducing tangling) and Prickly Pear Seed Oil (which is rich in vitamin E and fabulous at conditioning curly hair). It also includes Sea Buckthorn Oil (helping the hair to grow) and Wheat Bran (which help with flexibility and manageability of the hair), plus loads of other vitamins and antioxidants. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To use the Intensive Moisture Treatment, apply the treatment from roots to end on soaking wet hair. You can work it into your hair with your fingers or with a Tangle Teezer style brush. you then leave it in your hair from twenty to thirty minutes. The ingredients offer the perfect combination to sooth and stop tangles from happening, whilst stopping from breakages and getting your hair back to good health. On top of these amazing features, it also helps to stimulate hair growth, leaving hair feeling soft, rejuvenated and enlivened.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-26632435538851923582018-07-14T07:00:00.000+01:002018-07-14T07:00:14.539+01:00New products from Feather & Down | #SleepMatters<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you’re yet to meet Feather & Down, you have a little bit of catching up to do! Feather & Down are an awesome brand who have the importance of sleep at the very centre of their DNA. They spent their days creating a beautiful array of bath, body and home fragrance products, which help each of us to get a restful and peaceful night’s sleep – which I don’t think anyone can complain about! They are born and bred right here in the UK, with all their products made right here in England.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A few weeks ago, I shared a post talking about the importance of creating your own bedtime ritual. There's no denying that sleep is good for us, yet it's something that many of us don't prioritise. We switch to better food, exercise more but often fail to make time for good sleep. When you settle on the important routine and you blend in some gorgeous products (like the ones from Feather and Down) you’re almost guaranteed to get a beautiful night’s sleep fragrance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Feather & Down have just added four new products to their already successful lineup, offering a new set of products to rock our socks! Once again the products feature the classic Feather & Down branding, with a gorgeous white and navy blue colour scheme, which couldn’t be more apt for sleep time (it just makes me think of dark skies and counting sheep). All of the products are finished with the most gorgeous typography, finished with metallic gold and navy details. I have two of the gorgeous products to show you today!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have two of the products here and are both part of the full-size collection: Breathe Well Pillow Spray and a Breathe Well Bath Essence, together they are a pretty awesome dream team! Both the products contain the delicate fragrance of Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Tea Tree essentials oils, which are pretty well known for their soothing, cooling and breathe well properties. The oils are blended with Lavender and Chamomile essential oils, just for an extra boost of relaxation. Lord knows I LOVE a pillow spray, so I was pretty excited by the Breathe Well Pillow Spray from the get-go and it’s really not disappointed me! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">All of the Feather & Down products are free from parabens, sulphates and mineral oils. They are also completely cruelty free and not tested on animals. If you fancy switching up your own bedtime routine, the range is available exclusively from Boots stores, the Boots website and the Feather & Down website.</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-79654674520045788412018-07-12T07:00:00.000+01:002018-07-12T07:00:06.193+01:00Thursday Tittle-Tattle #12 | 2018<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hope, Freedom, Love just wouldn't feel complete without my 'Thursday Tittle Tattle' series! 'Thursday Tittle Tattle' has to be my longest running blog series and its home to the posts that get the best feedback from my readers. I'm chuffed that so many of you like it and I'm glad to say it's going nowhere! Thursday Tittle-Tattle is back in 2018, dedicated to bringing you breaking news of the beauty world! Check back (almost) every week to see beauty and lifestyle news, events, discounts and even a bit of fashion news thrown in too)! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Every season Sleek bring something new and exciting to the table and this summer it’s no different! Sleek MakeUP has added lots of new products to their collection, but by far the most exciting is Glitterfest. Glitterfest is a biodegradable glitter, perfect for adding a little extra showbusiness to that makeup look. Of course it’s awesome for festival season and I’m sure people are going to love it! Inside each pack you get 10 grams of glitter, which you can use in a variety of ways and it comes in loads of colours: gold, copper, pink, silver and blue. Glitterfest is available now for £5.49 from Boots. If glitter doesn’t rock your socks, they’ve also introduced 25 new lip liners and eyeliners – hurrah!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Smashbox have collaborated with Instagram star Vlada Haggerty, to create an incredible new collection, which couldn’t be more Instagram worthy (not really surprisingly eh). The collection is a whopping 16-piece beauty and includes everything from pretty lipsticks, gorgeous highlighters and gorgeous shimmer sprays. My favourite piece from the collection looks to be the Petal Metal Powder Highlighter (which retails for £30). It’s packaged in a beautiful rose gold package and the gel-powder highlighter is embossed with a rose. It’s available in three shades, so I think they is a colour for everyone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Barry M Cosmetics has announced the launch of the Treasure Chest eyeshadow palette, which is a gorgeous 18-shade palette, which includes everything from matte hues, to metallic baked eyeshadow shades. Barry M also that the eyeshadows are intensely rich and silky pigments, which means that they are amazing whether you apply to them dry or wet, which intensifies the colour. The palette won’t actually be available until August, but it sounds like it’s worth the wait. It will be priced at £12.99 and you’ll be able to get it from Superdrug!</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-61124144365923119592018-07-10T07:00:00.000+01:002018-07-10T07:00:14.870+01:00The Sprit of Summer | CND Weekly Polish<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well it looks like summer has arrives and it sounds like it’s here to stay (well at least for a couple of weeks). I don’t know about you, but when the sun shines, I’m jumping to get something pretty on my nails, which is why I’m excited by these beautiful shades from CND. This summer they are taking things back to the summer of 2005 and feeling totally inspired by the boho trend that Sienna Miller was running with. There’s no denying that boho is back and it’s feeling beautiful, whether you’re hitting the beach or the festivals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Boho Spirit Collection is part of the CND Vinylux Weekly Polish collection and it includes four creamy shades to suit every skin shade. There are four colours in total and I have two of the shades of here. The collection includes Offbeat, which is a bright coral cream and also Gypsy, which is a tangerine due. Then we have the two pictured here which are Uninhibited a rich salmon cream and also Vagabond which is a gorgeous a pale sandy yellow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I’ve spoken about my love of the CND Vinylux Weekly Polish* range in the past, as it takes the chore out of regularly painting your nails. It’s a super quick and easy two-step weekly routine. Simply start with the CND Vinylux Weekly Polish Colour, there’s no need for a base coat, then you top it with the chip-resistant top coat, which dries super quickly and leaves your nails with a brilliant shine. The formula is enriched with an infusion of keratin, jojoba oil and vitamin E, which means your nails get a boost but they also get a beautiful lasting finish, which lasts and lasts. The polishes also includes an ergonomic brush, which was innovatively designed by an Italian team, it makes the application smooth and simple – taking all the pain out of painting your nails! </span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-16662098661267081532018-07-07T07:00:00.000+01:002018-07-07T07:00:03.332+01:00Splash Botanics by Zoella Beauty | Limited Edition Beauty<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There is something about a new range from Zoella that makes me super-duper excited and this range is no different! Talk about guessing trends and getting them bang on – this new set of products are pretty damn Instagram worthy! The new Zoella Beauty collection is aptly called “Splash Botanics”, inspired by beautiful botanical prints. The whole collection is decorated with millennial pink hues and pretty greenery, a real sign of the trends in 2018. As always, the products are inspired by a new scent and this time it’s incredibly fresh. The whole range is infused by the scent, featuring green notes blended with notes of delicate freesia – the perfect summer vibe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once again, the range has a little something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a new body sorbet, a lip oil or the scent itself, the range has you looking and smelling good all summer long! Let’s take a look at some of the products I have at my disposal! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course, the pillar of the whole collection is the body mist, which as above is a lovely fresh scent with pretty notes. There’s no denying that this has been packed by a genius team, featuring the classic Zoella Beauty bottle. This time the bottle has a gorgeous silver lid and is decorated with botanical prints and a couple of hot pink flowers. I absolutely adore that this time the pattern is on the back of the bottle, meaning that the design shines through the mist when it’s sat on your dressing table – swoon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Something completely new for the Zoella Beauty team is the So Soft Lip Oil! It’s packaged in a little tube, which has the millennial pink shade and beautiful typography, with a leafy print on the lid. When you unscrew the lid, you find a handy doe foot applicator, which is perfect for applying the lip oil. The lip oil is made with a conditioning blend of sweet almond, jojoba and argan oils, which are well known for their nourishing and hydrating properties. The lip oil itself is sweet cherry scented, which I personally think is a lovely touch! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I’m in love with the Lagoon Love Bath Milk Power for a few reasons, but first of all we need to talk about this geometric pattern, which just feels super cool. Then you add the colour scheme and typography and I’m totally in love. I adore that this is only £3, which makes the perfect addition to any bag of presents, be it a birthday or just a little treat for a friend who needs a pick-me-up! The idea of this is that each sachet gets you enough powder for one bath, simply sprinkle it into your water and watch as the hydrating mix of hydrating coconut water and radiance boosting lychee makes your bath (and skin) feel wonderful!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The new Zoella Beauty collection is available now instore and online at Superdrug, or from Feel Unique. The whole range is against animal testing and completely cruelty free, hurrah!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-62627822274117475182018-07-05T07:00:00.000+01:002018-07-05T07:00:14.117+01:00Thursday Tittle-Tattle #11 | 2018<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hope, Freedom, Love just wouldn't feel complete without my 'Thursday Tittle Tattle' series! 'Thursday Tittle Tattle' has to be my longest running blog series and its home to the posts that get the best feedback from my readers. I'm chuffed that so many of you like it and I'm glad to say it's going nowhere! Thursday Tittle-Tattle is back in 2018, dedicated to bringing you breaking news of the beauty world! Check back (almost) every week to see beauty and lifestyle news, events, discounts and even a bit of fashion news thrown in too)! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Highlighter gurus Anastasia Beverly Hills have just added something pretty special to the repertoire! After the success of their amazing highlighter kits, they’ve added something new to the collection. The Dream Glow Kit is pretty damn spectacular, with a brand new full spectrum palette, including an array of iridescent and metallic highlighter powders. Whether you want something that is lavender, gold or rose, this new incredible palette has you covered! It’s officially available from Cult Beauty, priced at £46.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Nails Inc’s makeup brand seems to be going from strength-to-strength, offering pretty makeup products, that are bang on trend, but also pretty damn affordable. The Nails Inc brand has recently added lots of new products that give your skin a chance to glow. My favourite pieces are the new ‘Brighten Up’ brightening drops. There are loads of colours to choose from, which all feature a micro pigmented finish, in aa concentrated oil-based formula!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Dare to Bare This Summer with Sanctuary Spa Ultimate Salt Scrub </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I’m really bad at prepping my skin for summer, but I’m loving the sound of the Sanctuary Spa Ultimate Salt Scrub. It’s a lovely new product to help you get rid of dead skin, protect yourself against ingrown hairs and give your legs a healthy sheen before you bare all this summer. It’s packed with sea salts and nourishing oils which will leave skin feeling perfectly polished and smooth so you can hit the beach feeling confident. The ingredients include moisturising Coconut, Jojoba and Sweet Almond Oils and I’m definitely going to give it a whirl!</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-37329728426147475362018-06-30T07:00:00.000+01:002018-06-30T07:00:01.965+01:00Three Lip Products To Try This Summer | Makeup<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course, there is no denying that summer lips is all about pinks, nudes and corals. Often following the theme of something that is subtle, pretty and (normally) pink toned. I’m making a conscious effort this spring/summer to make the most of my lipstick stash, as it’s amazing how quickly you can get overwhelmed with your collection. So, this season I’ve picked out three pretty products, which are all taking pride of place on my dressing table. The aim is to ensure that they all get lots of love, enabling me to switch up my look every day. If you’re looking to do the same with your collection, it’s time to get stuck into this list! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A well applied lip colour needs a decent starting point, so it’s really important to give your lips a little bit of TLC before applying any lipstick. I think these need no introduction to beauty fans and it won’t be a surprise that I think the EOS Lip Balms* (£6.50 here) are perfect for this! They are packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil – which leave your lips hydrated, soft and smooth! Of course, they arrive in the most stunning colours and flavours, which makes them totally Instagram worthy – swoon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some of my favourite lipsticks of the year have been the gorgeous rose-gold-packaged Tanya Burr lipsticks! Not only do they look absolutely incredible, but they also feel incredible! There is a wide array of shades, but I’m in love with these bridal-inspired nudes, which look lovely whatever the weather! They are in the top running for my wedding day lipstick shade!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The last thing I’m currently loving are these Lip & Cheek Tints from B. Makeup*! I’m a huge fan of anything that doubles up on multiple tasks, saving you money, time and space in your makeup bag. The Lip & Cheek Tints from B. Makeup arrive in a square compact, with a clear lid and a black base. It’s a lovely cream formulation that performs beautifully as a subtle lip colour, but is also fabulous for adding a dab of colour to your cheeks! Swoooooon! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last week Charlotte Tilbury launched a brand-new lipstick hue, which was named by Charlotte Tilbury fans. The new shade is called Sunset Lover and is part of the famous Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution collection. The shade is a beautiful peach pink shade, which I think we can all agree is the perfect summer shade. It’s a completely limited edition matte lipstick and you can only grab it from the Charlotte Tilbury website for £24!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Drugstore brand Collection (formally Collection 2000) have just released an exciting new mascara release. The new Volumising Mascara is packaged in a gorgeous black tube, which is decorated with gorgeous teal stripes. The new mascara is formulated to boost lashes for a naturally thicker finish, with loads of volume. Collection say that the new formula is completely “flake-free” offering layers of volume, without clumping! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.vichy.co.uk/ideal-soleil-hydrating-spf30-protective-solar-water">New Vichy Ideal Soleil Solar Protective Waters</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you’re a frequent reader, you’ll know that I love a new sun care innovation, which is why I’m really looking forward to trying these Vichy Ideal Soleil Solar Protective Waters. There are two varieties to choose from, first of all there’s the Vichy Ideal Soleil Hydrating SPF 30 Protective Solar Water (£19). This one offers a high protection suncare SPF 30, for face and body, in a unique solar water format. The second one is the Vichy Ideal Soleil Tan Enhancing SPF 30 Protective Solar Water (also £19) which offers the same SPF 30 protection, but with natural beta carotene to help to enhance your tan! </span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-82590365899396578882018-06-26T07:00:00.000+01:002018-06-26T07:00:01.601+01:00Skincare on tour | ESPA’s Beauty Explorer Collection<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you’re a long-time reader, you’ll know I’m a huge fan of ESPA, their products are phenomenal and many sit in my ‘Holy Grail Hall Of Fame’. So as soon as I saw the ESPA Beauty Explorer Collection*, I was pretty damn excited. The ESPA Beauty Explorer Collection is the ultimate collection of travel-sized essentials, packed in the most gorgeous grey vanity case. When you get inside the case, you find everything you need for an upcoming trip, including travel-size skin, body and hair care for glowing skin from head to toe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let’s start with the case itself, which is a beautiful grey shade, in a faux leather effect material. The attention to detail is really nice, there is a gold zip, with two little gold pulls finished with the ESPA logo. The top of the case is finished with a limited-edition luggage tag – the whole thing is just beautiful! Inside the case you find a fabulous brochure full of tips and instructions, plus ten incredible products to get stuck into. Let’s take a look at what is inside to try…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First up we have the Optimal Skin ProCleanser (30ml) which is a this 3-in-1 cleanser, scrub and mask, it’s the ultimate way to save space in your bag! The Optimal Skin ProMoisturiser (15ml) is a hydration boosting machine, to restore harmony after that damn long flight. We all know the feeling of being all hot and sticky, so the Hydrating Floral Spafresh Spritzer (12ml) is the perfect flight or pool-side essential. It’s packed with essential oils to leave your skin feeling incredible! Finally, we have the Optimal Skin ProSerum (10ml) which is a serum-oil hybrid, packed with Omega-3, 6 and 9 oils – it’s the perfect product for hiding how tired the skin feels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When you’ve been on-the-go all day or after a long flight, a gorgeous shower gel is just what you need! The Energising Shower Gel (30ml) is packed with Eucalyptus and Peppermint to awaken your senses and get the blood pumping. If you’re anything like me, your skin really suffers with the dehydration when you travel. Which is why the Skin Rescue Balm (15ml) is the perfect multitasker – use it on your face, lips, hands, cuticles, feet or wherever you need it, for instant relief. ESPA have even popped in the Smooth and Firm Body Butter (30ml) for areas that need a little more help from an intense and rich formula. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Finally, for the hair we have three gorgeous products! I really hate travelling normally, as my standard hair products don’t come as minis and to be frank, I’m too lazy to decant them. So I’m really pumped to have these three beauties ready for our honeymoon in September. Start with the Purifying Shampoo (50ml) and Nourishing Conditioner (50ml), which will clean your hair, whilst leaving it nourished and shiny. Finish with the Pink Hair and Scalp Mud (30ml) which is a perfect pre-sunbathing treat to leave your skin in good condition. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The ESPA Beauty Explorer Collection retails for £65, but is worth a cool £74. It’s available now from espaskincare.com, ESPA Spas and Salons, select John Lewis and Harvey Nichols stores and Liberty.</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-81768949058375202352018-06-23T07:00:00.000+01:002018-06-23T07:00:05.811+01:00Born This Way | Full Coverage Foundation by Too Faced<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Born This Way Foundation* by Too Faced has been on my ‘to-try’ list for ages, as it gets some pretty impressive reviews on the bloggersphere. Too Faced describe the Born This Way Foundation as an ‘undetectable medium-to-full coverage foundation’, made to give you ultimate confidence in your own skin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Born This Way Foundation is an oil-free formulation, which has been created to diffuse the line between makeup and skin. This means that it gives a beautiful coverage on the skin, which is hard to see, but still gives you a radiant flawless finish. Whether you’re covering uneven skin tone, blemishes or a variety of other imperfection, the Born This Way Foundation has you covered! The formula (as you’d probably expect) is a lot thicker than normal foundations and a little bit goes a long way. I just take a little pump on my beautyblender sponge and dab it over my complexion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Not only is the formulation of the Born This Way Foundation beautiful, but it’s also made up of some really beautiful ingredient. The line-up includes Coconut Water (which is awesome at replenishing water levels in the skin) and Alpine Rose (which is a lovely brightening ingredient for boosting radiance) and finally we have Hyaluronic Acid (which we all know is great for getting moisture in the skin). The dynamic trio bring lovely properties and offer a smoother, more youthful appearance </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Born This Way Foundation has been available for quite a while, but the Too Faced team recently increased the shade range by six shades, taking the total to 24 different shades, in a variety of skin tones. The shades go all the way from a porcelain ‘Swan’ up to a beautiful ‘Cocoa’, so I would hope that there is something for everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Too Faced stockists have increased a lot over recent years, so you can pick up the Born This Way Foundation from Selfridges, Cult Beauty, Debenhams or the Too Faced Carnaby Store. It retails for £29, so it’s on the premium end of the foundation spectrum, but it’s a really beautiful product!</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-4011233951299951112018-06-21T07:00:00.000+01:002018-06-21T07:00:13.961+01:00Thursday Tittle-Tattle #09 | 2018<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hope, Freedom, Love just wouldn't feel complete without my 'Thursday Tittle Tattle' series! 'Thursday Tittle Tattle' has to be my longest running blog series and its home to the posts that get the best feedback from my readers. I'm chuffed that so many of you like it and I'm glad to say it's going nowhere! Thursday Tittle-Tattle is back in 2018, dedicated to bringing you breaking news of the beauty world! Check back (almost) every week to see beauty and lifestyle news, events, discounts and even a bit of fashion news thrown in too)! </span><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/huda-beauty-gemstone-obsessions-palette.html"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">New in from Huda Beauty</span></a></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When Huda Beauty release new eyeshadow palettes, the whole beauty world tends to stop and take notice. The brand has recently launched two new eyeshadow palettes, but the one that has caught my eye is the Huda Beauty Gemstone Obsessions Palette. It’s really an absolutely gorgeous palette, which if you love colour and sparkle, you’ll be (excuse the pun) obsessed! The Gemstone Obsessions Palette has nine pigment-packed powders, with a variety of shimmer and foil-effect textures, but my word, the colour is INCREDIBLE, with a range of blues, greens, purples and silvers to get stuck into! </span><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/legendary-lashes-vol2-volumising-mascara.html"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Volume 2</span></a></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Mascara really didn’t get great press when it was released, which let’s be honest, really surprised a lot of us beauty fans! So it’s no surprise that Charlotte Tilbury is back with a new mascara, and this time it’s Legendary Lashes Volume 2! She’s reformulated the original mascara to make it even better, featuring extra volume and everything you need to all-day wear (including a smudge-proof and humidity resistant formula). I can’t wait to give this new mascara a whirl and see what it has to offer! </span><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.revolutionbeauty.com/SearchResults.aspx?Search=mini%20chocolate%20palette"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Makeup Revolution go mini</span></a></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Chocolate Palettes from Makeup Revolution have been well loved by beauty fans all across the globe! So it’s really no surprise that the brand is bringing something new to the table! Oh yes, Makeup Revolution have released mini versions of their famous Chocolate Palettes, which means no matter where you’re off to, or where you’re travelling, you’ll be able to have a palette with you! There are four Mini Chocolate Palettes to choose from and each one is packed with eight eyeshadow shades!</span><br />
<br />Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-82632718230654661272018-06-19T07:00:00.000+01:002018-06-19T07:00:08.704+01:00Four reasons to love Patisserie de Bain <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have to be honest that sometimes I can be a bit of a beauty snob and although I’ve seen a lot about Patisserie de Bain, in the past something has stopped me exploring the brand further! However, I was recently really lucky to be spoiled with some Patisserie de Bain goodies and I’ve really fallen in love with the beautiful brand. So, I thought today I would share my top four reasons why I love Patisserie de Bain (and why I think you will too)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Reason #1: the quirky personality </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There is no denying that Patisserie de Bain have the best personality! The brand really loves to have a lot of fun, making sure that their quirky personality and retro style is pulled into every product and gift they create! Although I love clean typography and pastel shades, sometimes we all just need a little bit of colour and fun! The packaging is truly gorgeous and is always decorated in the colours and patterns that match the scent inside the product. The attention to detail is lovely! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Reason #2: The beautiful scents </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I absolutely love gifting products from Patisserie de Bain as it’s safe to say that the scents don’t start when you open the packaging. At Easter, I popped a Patisserie de Bain Soap into my gift bags for the ladies in our family and the scent of the soaps were completely filling the room! There are loads of beautiful scents to choose from and I love that no matter what you love, there’s a scent for you! Whether you’re a fan of Cranberries and Cream, Strawberry Cupcake, Sugared Violet, Lemon Bon Bon, Orange Crush, Crème Patissière or my personal favourite, Sweet as Cherry Pie, you’re bound to fall in love! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Reason #3: A wide array of products</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I briefly mentioned the gorgeous Patisserie de Bain soaps above, but the product journey doesn’t end there! In fact, there are loads of lovely products to choose from! Whether you’re looking for a new bath and shower crème, body lotion, body mists, bath bombs or a new hand cream, the product selection from Patisserie de Bain will absolutely make you smile! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There is nothing worse than falling in love with some new products and then struggling to track it down! Well, the good news is that here in the UK, it’s really easy to find the lovely Patisserie de Bain goodies. Just nip into your local Superdrug store, or shop online and you’ll have new Patisserie de Bain products in no time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-84736853758059227452018-06-16T07:00:00.000+01:002018-06-16T07:00:03.114+01:00SigMagic Scrub | The new way to clean your brushes<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If there’s one thing that cult-beauty brand Sigma Beauty is really good at, it just has to be cleansing brushes. They are a pretty incredible brand and they are definitely not short of ideas, continuously bringing new products to the forefront. Their latest innovation is the <b><a href="https://sigma-beauty.7eer.net/c/213311/146780/2835?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsigma-beauty.7eer.net%2Fc%2F213311%2F146780%2F2835">SigMagic Scrub*</a></b> and I was pretty damn excited about it when it first appeared on my doorstep.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Just like a lot of Sigma Beauty’s existing products, the SigMagic Scrub is the first of its kind and it’s waiting patent-approval. Essentially, it’s a two-in-one brush cleaning tool, which aims to make your brush cleaning routine easier than ever. The white product you can see is a cleansing bar, which is super-concentrated with brush cleaning and anti-bacteria killing ingredients. The ingredients inside the soap include both palm oil and virgin coconut oil, whilst the anti-bacterial ingredients help to stop the growth of further bacteria for up to two weeks after use. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Run your brush under some warm water before swirling the brush into the soap, as you swirl your brush around the perfectly-sized pot, the soap will remove makeup, oil and of course, spot-causing bacteria. Run your brush back under running water and watch in awe as you’re left with beautiful clean-again tools. The super-powerful soap is set over a layer, which Includes a textured, deep-scrubbing plastic, which really works into the bristles of the brushes, to remove all the hard to reach dirt. This means that the SigMagic scrub can really make light work of even the toughest stains, leaving your brushes as clean as can be. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course, just like other tools from Sigma Beauty, the team have thought of everything! They’ve popped a few firm-hold suction cups on the bottom of the SigMagic Scrub, which means you can stick the soap to the side of your sink, helping it to stay in place and stopping your hands from getting wet and wrinkly (we’ve all been there). The Sigma Beauty tools and products are available from the <b><a href="https://sigma-beauty.7eer.net/c/213311/146780/2835?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsigma-beauty.7eer.net%2Fc%2F213311%2F146780%2F2835">Sigma Beauty website</a></b> and some retailers here in the UK!</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-85398820579543302412018-06-14T07:00:00.000+01:002018-06-14T07:00:11.491+01:00Thursday Tittle-Tattle #08 | 2018<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hope, Freedom, Love just wouldn't feel complete without my 'Thursday Tittle Tattle' series! 'Thursday Tittle Tattle' has to be my longest running blog series and its home to the posts that get the best feedback from my readers. I'm chuffed that so many of you like it and I'm glad to say it's going nowhere! Thursday Tittle-Tattle is back in 2018, dedicated to bringing you breaking news of the beauty world! Check back (almost) every week to see beauty and lifestyle news, events, discounts and even a bit of fashion news thrown in too)! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I think the whole beauty world is familiar with the Nars Orgasm Collection, I’m sure it has to be up there with some of the most famous Nars products on the planet. So if you happen to be a fan of the existing Nars Orgasm Collection, get ready, as there are some new products joining the clan! There’s a brand new oversized Orgasm Blusher, a fancy Illuminating Loose Powder and a new Afterglow Lip Balm, all in the iconic Nars Orgasm shade and in absolutely stunning packaging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Caudalie created the scent of the Thé des Vignes Fresh Fragrance in 2011, when Jacques Cavallier was inspired by the moment when the day draws to a close and the sky is set alight embracing all the shades of gold. It’s a lovely scent, featuring notes of white musk, neroli, ginger, orange blossom and jasmine. Now Caudalie have rolled the new scent into a lovely Thé Des Vignes Body & Hair Nourishing Oil, a fancy new multi-purpose dry oil. Caudalie say that the oilis instantly absorbed by the skin skin leaving it nourished and moisturised. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This summer KORRES are introducing a new range of bath and body collections, taking inspiration from the season’s hottest scents! There are two new scents: Ginger Lime (a fresh burst of Lime with sharp notes of Ginger) and Bergamot Jasmine (blooming delicate Jasmines and uplifting Bergamot garden scents). The two new scents are being released together as the ultimate summertime companions, featuring shower-gels and body milks which deliver long-lasting hydration for the skin. </span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-72059504263952919232018-06-12T07:00:00.000+01:002018-06-12T07:00:02.116+01:00Recreating Meghan’s Bridal Nails with CND Vinylux | Wedding Series #5<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There’s no denying that the royal wedding fever took over (pretty much) the whole world, and brides all over the world were watching in awe for inspiration. For her wedding day Meghan kept things very traditional and her wedding nails were no different, featuring a nude hue which let the tips of her nails shine through. The classic French Manicure is a popular choice for brides and if it’s a look you’re looking to recreate, I have just the thing for you! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When I’m not wearing gel nails, I’m a huge fan of the CND Vinylux* range, especially the Weekly Polish which is perfect if, like me, regularly painting your nails is one of boring chores. The Vinylux range is a two-step weekly routine, with a chip-resistant formula, which you top with a fast-drying top coat, which leaves your nails with a brilliant shine and lasting finish, without a base coat! The newly re-inventing CND Vinylux Weekly Polishes feature an innovative Italian-designed ergonomic brush, which makes painting a dream, with a really smooth and simple application. The polishes also have a really lovely formulation, which includes an infusion of keratin, jojoba oil and vitamin E. As many of know, these are really important ingredients for the nails, as they keep natural nails hydrated and flexible.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It turns out I’m not one the only fan either, with Meghan’s best friend Jessica Mulroney also confessing her love for the brand. It means that experts have made a link between the CND Vinylux Weekly Polish range, and the polish that Meghan may have worn on her wedding day. Of course, none of us really know, but if you’re looking for something pretty and a close dupe, these CND Weekly Polish shades are the ones for you! The CND team recommend either Romantique, Lavishly Loved, Naked Naivety, Be Demure or Uncovered for the perfect finish, whether it’s your wedding day, or you just happen to be feeling inspired!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-2960894686868040622018-06-10T07:00:00.000+01:002018-06-10T07:00:09.535+01:00Father’s Day by Lush | Gifts For Dad<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you’re still looking for something special (and different) for Father’s Day, this little blog post is especially for you! I have to admit that I’m really impressed by the Father’s Day gift range from Lush this year. Purely because Lush isn’t one of those brands that I would have paired with Father’s Day. However, not only are the gifts really cute, but they are actually dad-appropriate (they are definitely not just feminine products with slightly different packaging). So, with all this lovely stuff in mind, let’s take a look at some of the cool products that Lush have to offer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The next product has the exact same scent and ingredients, but built into the coolest soap I’ve ever seen! The Moustachio comes in loads of different styles, but I have the blue version, which is decorated with a black moustache. The soap is completely free of palm oil and is handmade which fresh mint, spearmint oil, menthol crystals and thyme! Lush recommend grabbing all three soaps and making faces with little ones (or yourself of course). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now I’ve seen a couple of the Bubble Spinners from Lush and are they not just the most fun thing? Of course this one is themed with a blue colour scheme, which is the perfect match for Father’s Day. The Bubble Spinner has switched the mint theme for citrus scents, with ingredients including lime and orange. Hold the Bubble Spinner under the running water and give it a spin to create gorgeous bubbles. The Bubble Spinner will last for multiple baths, so perfect for sharing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Finally, we have the Superdad Bath Bomb, and I just can’t get over how cute it is! As the name suggests, it’s comic book themed and has the word dad across the front in the cutest typography. The bath bomb has the ability to turn boring water, into the perfect pamper zone, featuring guaiacwood and sandalwood which is a perfect woody smoky scent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, there you have it! If you’re struggling for ideas for next week’s main event, head into your local Lush store and pick up some treats!</span><br />
<br />Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-36514921843876778682018-06-02T07:00:00.000+01:002018-06-02T07:00:00.209+01:00Spring Clean Your Cleansing Routine with Caudalie | Skincare<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Most of us understand the importance of a good cleansing routine that ticks all the boxes. But how many of switch up our cleansing routine based on what our skin needs at the time? I know that I can be quite bad at switching up my routine based on my skin concerns, which means that sometimes I miss the chance to stop a skin concern before it becomes a problem. However, this spring/summer, I’m making a conscious effort to switch up my skincare to meet the needs of the season, in the hope that my skin can look good throughout the season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Whether we’re battling with the heating conditions of winter, the air conditioning of summer, or the increased environmental factors such as pollution and sun exposure in the warmer months, our skin reacts in a variety of different ways. Therefore, picking a cleanser isn’t just about removing makeup, but giving the skin everything it needs to stay healthy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of the brands I’ve used a lot in recent years is Caudalie, both me and my skin love their products and I love that they give me true versatility to pick and mix what I need. In fact, Caudalie offers four different textures of cleanser to choose from, which are all suitable for all skin types and formulated with at least 90% of natural-origin ingredients. Two of my favourites are the Caudalie Cleansing Oil*and the Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser*. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser is perfect for when my skin is feeling oilier/combination and it’s the brands “hero cleanser”. It’s a very light and airy texture, but the foam is completely soap-free, which means it still respects the natural PH balance, which can often be hard to achieve in a foam. The ingredients include moisturising grape extract, purifying sage and soothing chamomile extract. The Caudalie Cleansing Oil is better for when my skin is feeling more normal to dry. As the name suggests, it’s combination of moisturising grape-seed oil, sweet almond oil, sunflower oil and castor oils, made completely without silicones, mineral oils or preservatives. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Together the two cleansers give me the perfect tag-team for when my skin switches and changes, meaning that I have an amazing bespoke cleansing ritual, depending on what I need at the time! It’s perfect! </span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-29120095355120870552018-05-31T07:00:00.004+01:002018-05-31T07:00:10.811+01:00Thursday Tittle-Tattle #07 | 2018<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hope, Freedom, Love just wouldn't feel complete without my 'Thursday Tittle Tattle' series! 'Thursday Tittle Tattle' has to be my longest running blog series and its home to the posts that get the best feedback from my readers. I'm chuffed that so many of you like it and I'm glad to say it's going nowhere! Thursday Tittle-Tattle is back in 2018, dedicated to bringing you breaking news of the beauty world! Check back (almost) every week to see beauty and lifestyle news, events, discounts and even a bit of fashion news thrown in too)! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Benefit fans can squeal with excitement as they’ve just introduced a very exciting new release. It’s a brand-new cheek palette called the “Benefit Blush Bar”, featuring both bronzers and blushers, in a limited-edition combination palette. The palette even includes the new Gold Rushwarm golden-nectar blush, plus the iconic Hoola matte bronzer and the bestselling Dandelion powder. It arrives in a gorgeous palette, with lots of hints and tips on how to apply the lovely shades!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.clarins.co.uk/s/clarinsuk/summer-make-up-collection/">New Sunkissed Summer Collection from Clarins</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The new summer collection from Clarins has dropped and it’s pretty spectacular! They have everything you need for summer, infused with a special touch of Miami glamour. The collection includes the Limited Edition Bronzing & Blush Compact, which is available in three bronze and peach shades to complement all skin tones. The best bit however, is the fact that it’s presented in a luxurious caramel case decorated with pink flamingos. The collection also has a new shade of the Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil, in the shade “08 Blackcurrant”. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.garnier.co.uk/sun-protection/beauty">Garnier Introduce New UV Patch</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We’ve seen a new UV patches come to market in recent years and I’m really excited to see that Garnier have created a new sun-safe UV patch this summer, bringing the technology to the high street. It helps to indicate the level of UV exposure you’ve had, helping you to stay safer when you’re out enjoying the sun! You simply apply the patch to your skin and watch as it changes colours through the day. The different colours indicate different levels of UV exposure and help guide you on when to reapply sun cream. The best bit is that it doesn’t cost you a penny, as you will get the patch for free, with selected products at Tesco! </span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-73966370839364691452018-05-29T07:00:00.000+01:002018-05-29T07:00:11.185+01:00IT Cosmetics Go For Radiance | New Your Skin But Better CC+ Illumination <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We all know and love the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream. It gets rave reviews all over the bloggersphere, with many of us flocking to Sephora to get our hands on it. Not only is the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream now available in the UK and much easier to get hold of, but it’s also got a new little sister that everyone needs to know about! It’s hard to believe that this cult classic good actually get better, but I’m here to tell you that it really is possible…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The brand new Your Skin But Better CC+ Illumination with SPF 50+* is a brand new version of our favourite base, with a fancy new radiant finish and pretty pink packaging. The new CC Cream is available in seven different shades, covering all different skin tones. Just like the original version, the Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream is packaged with SPF 50+ protecting against both UVA and UVB rays. The only (yet exciting) difference, is that the award-winning cream has now been infused with light-reflecting pigments for a subtle touch of radiance. The cream still brightens the look of your skin, with a flawless colour-corrected finish, but with a beautiful illumination, which is created without glitter or shimmer. It’s truly beautiful! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It’s the latest in an incredible line-up of products, which are all created with plastic surgeons, to deliver the best in beauty products. IT Cosmetics continues to create clinically tested, innovative, problem-solving makeup, using the best cutting-edge technology. As well as all the lovely coverage and radiance, the product is packed with wonderful skincare ingredients, including ingredients to improve hydration (including hyaluronic acid), the skin’s texture, plus an array of advanced anti-aging ingredients (including hydrolyzed collagen, peptides, vitamins and antioxidants).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It’s an amazing new product and it’s truly one you need to try, if you fancy giving it a whirl, you can now pick up IT Cosmetics products from Selfridges!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518231100593505374.post-45248977094417863622018-05-17T07:00:00.000+01:002018-05-17T07:00:17.858+01:00Biscuiteers Icing School | Lifestyle | Days Out <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of the things I’ve been excited to do for a long time, was hit up the Biscuiteers Icing School. There is no denying that it’s a little bit Instagram famous, with the world and their wife checking out the Biscuiteers Boutiques. The Notting Hill Biscuiteers Boutique first opened in 2012 and is filled with all the fabulous Biscuiteers products. Whether you want cakes, biscuits, macaroons or chocolates, they truly have a bit of everything for everyone. As well as the most incredible shop, it’s also home to the Biscuiteers Icing School, where you can learn how to decorate your very own biscuits.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When we first arrived at the Biscuiteers Icing School, we checked in and were handed our very own Biscuiteers aprons, before having a little look around at all the products. There is no denying that the Biscuiteers Icing School is all kinds of Instagram glory, with beautiful art work and lovely products. We were there in January, so the shop was flooded with Valentine’s Day inspired goodies, which were just so damn cute! I then ordered a (very good) soy latte, and we all took our seats at the very cute Icing School tables. There were about sixteen of us who were there to learn, with two teachers who took us through the works.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You start by testing the different icing techniques on some practise paper – to my surprise the way you hold the icing bag, makes a huge different to how easy it is! After practising, we started on our first biscuits, which was so damn scary! The first round of biscuits required us to draw an outline around the edge of the biscuits. After you draw your outlines, you then have to flood the biscuit with the flooding icing, before baking them to set the colour. Once they come out of the oven, you then start the decorating, which brings them all to life. We also tried some other decorating techniques, which didn’t include flooding and allowed us to do some extra practising whilst our first round of biscuits were baking. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let me tell you that it all looks a lot easier than it is and I found myself frequently frustrated at my lack of hand-eye co-ordination! However, the Biscuiteers Icing School team were amazing at spotting when we were stuck and stepping in to help us out. They also kept us well topped up with soy lattes, which let’s be honest, goes a long way to help! Despite the frustration, I found the class actually quite fun, it was amazing to switch off for a couple of hours and laugh with a good friend. The price of the class covers the tuition from the Biscuiteers Icing School experts, the full set of biscuits (which you take home), the biscuit tin, the Biscuiteers Icing School apron and your refreshments whilst you’re in the class – so all round, I think it’s great value! </span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16826858497784627707noreply@blogger.com