Oh So Rosie!

Okay Okay, I'm a sucker for when things come in brightly coloured packaging and have things like 'wonder spray' written on them, they go into my basket with out hesitation. Lee Stafford is a top culprit for me, every time he gets me with his pink packaging and quirky product labelling.  However the question is what the hell does this product do and does it actually work or is it a bit of a flop? Lee Stafford Blow Dry Wonder Spray Lee Stafford Blow Dry Your Hair Faster is obviously meant to dry your hair faster, it also has a heat defence up to 220c and has a little bit of hair spray in it too to give your style a little hold. Well when I first used it I didn't really think much of it, it didn't really cut drying time, but my hair did have a little more bounce to it, but as time has gone by its seems to actually work.  I don't know whether its one of those things where its has to get into your routine to make a difference. I have also used it with ...

Over the last 3 years I have been studying Theatrical hair and Makeup for Theatre & Media there is a link here to the college website. First a foundation degree and then a BA top up. I thought I would write a post on my experience and whether it was worth it or not. So I applied on a whim (2 days before all deadline dates closed), I had nothing to do and was unsure about uni, where I wanted to go in life, so I honestly thought 3 years to have fun and learn something interesting. I did have an interest in make up and knew I wanted to use my creative skills somewhere. I never dreamt I'd get in. I sort of resigned myself to going travelling and doing seasons in Greece etc. I had actually started my Greece season when I got an email to say I had been invited to an interview, So I flew home took the interview and flew back to Greece again. BA Year Group The course is run by Brighton but the college was based in Worthing (about half an hour from Brighton) I left housin...

In the recent months Make up Revolution have literally sprung out of no where, their Facebook says they were born in November last year (aww) and already the blogger scene has gone crazy over this make up brand. As my twitter feed has daily mentions of Makeup Rev I decided I needed to give this brand a whirl. So first things first, the price, its amazing, extremely affordable for a relatively good quality of make up. To give you an idea they are at similar price ranges to MUA (make up academy) however they are not linked in anyway to the brand. Make up Revolution do seem to stock a lot more - over 30 lipstick shades and they do a amazing blue colour (unfortunately I did not buy this, but next time I will!). I decided to buy a Cream Blush mainly because of to the price- I um and ah about cream blushers because aren't they really the same as lipsticks? A baked highlighter, The iconic 3 palette (possible dupe for UD Naked3) and a Brow Fix and Focus Compact. All of this came ...

About a 9 months I purchased this for a shoot and well, instead of being a good make up artist and leaving it in my make up kit where it belonged it some how ended up in my own personal make up bag whoops. Illamasqua Satin Primer So anyway on with the review... I love this primer! Its my favourite!  So if you are a dewy skinned lover I would read on, if not, read on anyway because you need something to do and I don't want you getting bored.  Illamasqua's Satin Primer helps my makeup stay in place longer, I wouldn't say as long as some primers but the finish on this is amazing. It helps add dimension to my face and it highlights all the right bits, so the tops of my cheekbones, nose, and cupids bow all become more noticeable, but not in an unnatural way (if that makes sense). If you are using to much of this product your face will feel greasy and the foundation wont sit nicely, so ladies as always in the makeup world, less is more.  Illamasqua Satin...

Hi Guys and Gals! I don't know about you but in the summer I normally have to change my foundation to suit my tanned skin (aha Im such a positive thinker)  However in the heat of the summer months, I change my foundations to lighter formulas so I don't look like a sweaty mess and if I get than beautiful tan Im not plastering on the make up which then covers or 'oranges' up my complexion. So take a look at my top 3 picks for summer foundations! (I know theres four products in the picture but bear with!) Mac Face and Body Why? Because this foundation has a lovely light coverage, you don't necessarily need lots of brushes to make this foundation look amazing, infact I would say applying it with fingers and then using a duo fibre brush to finish off is the best way but even then fingers will do. Don't go near a flat foundation brush with this as you get lots of brush lines. It gives a lovely dewy natural finish and lasts for a good long while, I like ...

Originally I was going to buy Umberto Giannini Indulgent Beauty Moisture mask from the Beauty Secrets range as I had used it before and loved it. However my hand swiftly moved to the Overnight Beauty Moisture Balm Leave-in Cream , thinking that as it was leave-in it would be more in keeping with my hair care regime (also part of the Beauty Secrets Range). When I went to bed I looked at the product and thought 'how is this going to work I will have to wash my hair tomorrow morning'. However I slap, dashed it on regardless and then woke up with greasy locks. I was some what disappointed and I headed to the shower to wash my hair, but I decided to keep going with this product as it was something I had never used before and sometimes it takes a bit of work to achieve what you want. The next night I used considerably less product, and I woke up with very smooth, tame and shiny hair. This is a prime example that less is more, I probably use a blob the size of 5 pe...

After what seemed like years of working on my dissertation it was finally complete, and to celebrate I headed down to Mac Brighton to purchase a new shade of lippy I had been dying for. Recently Mac have bought out their Playland collection, a fun packed fantasy themed collection, in a variety of bright shades. With a mix of lipsticks, lip glasses, multi use casual colours, pigments and pencils, there is a lot to choose from.  Now I'm not even too sure what made me want to buy 'Red Balloon' so much, the actual shade of the lipstick; a hot fuchsia. Or the name of the product silly I know, but I think the name really swung it for me. I was imagining lots of red balloons in the sky floating off in a light breeze; yes I daydream a lot (don't burst my balloon and tell it will pop after 10 minutes in the sky!)  Anyway on with the post, Red Balloon lipstick is an amplified creme mac lipstick; for those of you who are un-sure to what amplifi...

In preparation for summer I decided I was going to go down that route of 'I want beach waves'. I need to look like I've come of the beach with an amazing tan and great hair...which will all be fake. As lets be honest summer lasts a week here. Anyway, since the beginning of time I have been on the quest to find a sea salt spray which actually works for my hair. So far its been a bit of a rubbish quest, you name the product Ive more than likely tried it and I had pretty much decided that sea salt sprays were a waste of time and money for my 'kind of straight but with a slight wave' hair type. However, I haven't tried Lee Stafford's Sea Salt Spray , which everyone had told me works wonders; with 26 minerals from dead sea salt, sunflower extract to give moisture and shine, I thought this must be it. So in a last bid to see if Sea Salt Sprays were still worth my time, I bought it. What it claims to do: 'Will bring out the tousled textured look...

Mascara, Mascara what can I say? I love it but at the moment  I hate it, quite recently I haven't been able to find a staple one I like, I don't know why but this year all the mascaras I've owned have in someway or another been disappointing.  I sort of bought this mascara in a mad 'Argh I don't know what to get for my 3rd item in a 2 for 3 offer', I looked at brush and it freaked me out and reminded me of a No 7 one I had a few years back which was just awful. Then I went back to numerous different brands and products and then grabbed Bourjois' newest product; 1 Seconde Volume . The packing drew me in, I was like a magpie, all thoughts of massive scary wands flew from my mind and I just saw the silver and orange packaging dance in my eyes. I then paided for my goods and on the way home I had realised what I had done. So I thought ok it was just that one time I had a massive mascara wand, which didn't work out, Ill give this one ago, ...

Hi Everyone I thought Id do a Make up of the day, and show you some of the products I use on a regular and not so regular basis. I'm also going to rate the products out of 10. Close up of eyes and contouring So these are majority of products used (bar brushes and one of my broken blushers) sorry for rubbish photo iPhones ay?  These 3 are my go to products for eyes. Products - Skin Based Illamasqua Hydravei l (black pot image below) Its in lots of my posts and it just helps hydrate and set the skin up for makeup. I love it, and I do get compliments when I wear it so it must be good. 10/10 Maybelline Baby Skin - Instant pore eraser? hmm I didn't hold out much hope for this product as I didn't really like the Baby Lips Maybelline bought out a while back. I actually think this product is pretty good and you get quite a bit for the money you pay. I think it does help smooth skin ready for foundation. 6/10 Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum - its...