The Return Of Goods and Bads

Hi Guys - I haven't done one of these posts for a while so I thought I'd start them up again for you :)

Bads

• I thought I'd start with the bads and the biggest bad is obviously the offending foot/ankle/leg eek - I am walking in my cast shoe without my frame now but it's isn't half giving me gyp - as well as been beyond itchy and dry, I keep getting little stabby and naggy pains particular where the clips came out, and my legs are aching like hell grr

•  Feeling a bit bleugh generally my cold is gone pretty much bar my nigh on continuous sore throat but I still don't feel myself, I feel down, and  unmotivated about everything and that's not me - everything even blogging seems like so much of chore for what seems like little reward. My sleeping is awful and everything
• seems like a chore - I hate feeling like this and want the old enthusiastic LouLou back  :(
• My godfather has shingles :( he's OK but he's in a bit of pain and he's in his 80's so it's a bit of a worry

Goods

• Hospital on Wednesday fingers crossed I can get the cast of doom off my foot
• Apart from my godfather my families 2011 illness/accident crisis appears to be over, whilst I was in hospital 2 other members of my family were in different hospitals at the same time, shortly followed by third - 2011 certainly didn't start that well for us hmm
• Sticking to my Project 10 Pan and not buying anything! - need I say more I haven't been tempted by a hardly a single thing in the past few MAC collections - is my MAC obsession over? I've also not been online shopping - normally feeling bleurgh is an excuse to buy but I've been good. I am starting to realise that shopping only gives me a little boost that to be honest doesn't last - lets hope I can keep it up
• Having said that about shopping -  I did receive a little parcel this morning the last part of my Next sale order - I placed a sale order on the 22nd December and it came today!!! To be honest I had forgotten about it but I'm keeping it, it's a lovely cozy grey winter cardi with a black belt pretty essential I am sure you'll agree especially since the snow is back :(

Well this was a big uppy and downy post wasn't it - hope it wasn't too depressing for you - oh another good - new followers - hi everyone and thanks for clicking the follow button I really appreciate it :) I'll see you later in the week with a hospital update post, a review and maybe a few randoms :) See you soon xx

Project 10 Pan Item Number 4 :)

Today has been a good day well apart from the return of the snow that is, not only did I get my Sleek Primer Palette but I also finished my 4th item on Project 10 Pan :)

Today my Collection 2000 Big Fake False Lash Effect Mascara - 17 Ultra Black finally gave up the ghost and applied like a dry, unpigmented, clump to my lashes, It wasn't a bad mascara it certainly made the lashes look good, but I had a few problems with smudging and flaking - you can read my full review here, so it's probably not one I would repurchase :( Nevermind I still have about 10 + mascaras to use up including one I've been trialling for you - a review of that should be up next week - I wonder if you can guess which one it is ;)

So I'm nearly half way through now thank goodness, the next item down will either be a primer or a foundation. Once I get to 5 I will be doing a little half way progress and thoughts post both here and on my You Tube channel so you can look out for that xx

Gift From My Mummy - Sleek Primer Palette

Hey my loves I got a lovely surprise this morning, my mum had ordered me the new Sleek Primer Palette.

She for once took notice of my hints and ordered it all by herself from the Sleek website #prouddaughter , intending to keep it for my birthday but she thought I deserved a treat and gave me it this morning :)

I have to say as soon as I heard about this I wanted it - I love eye primers and cream shadows so this palette really appealed - it features 12 shades ranging from the brights to the neutrals, they seem really smooth and pigmented and probably wearble in their own right not just as shadow primers

The colour names in the palette are shall we say wrong, the green as described as peach, the blue as Ultra Violet and so on - brilliant quality control Sleek - erm not - any way swatches in the order they appear in the palette x

Pretty eh - I am so pleased with this and can't wait to try it on my eyes, I really hope it doesn't crease, for £6.99 it has the potential to be a really great must have palette - thanks Mummy LouLou xx

Back 2 MAC By Post

Hi Guys
I've had a few comments on my last post about me doing my Back 2 MAC by post so here's what you need to do. First of all obviously you need you 6 empties, depots and broken packaging are fine, then write a note with your name and address details and which lipstick you want I normally give them a few to choose from :). To be honest I wouldn't send any more than 12 empties at a time though because they only seem to send out maximum of two lipsticks at once and then pop them in a packet and send them to

BACK 2 MAC
RICHARD VARLEY
CONSTELLATION HOUSE
3 KITE’S CROFT BUSINESS PARK
WARSASH ROAD
FAREHAM
HAMPSHIRE
PO14 4FL

Wait a couple of weeks and your lipstick should arrive wrapped in tissue and with a compliments slip - simples :) Oh and if it takes ages to come like mine did bad weather and Christmas got the blame there, then you can contact customer services via the MAC website and they will chase it up for you. Any more questions give me a yell x

My New Lipstick Love

Last week I got a little parcel through the post, I haven't being buying any make up I promise but I had been waiting since before Christmas for a Back 2 MAC to come through. I always post my empties off, it just makes it easier for me, but normally they don't take quite as long hmm. Anyways the lipstick I got this time was one that to be honest (haha) I have never heard too much about, and now I've got it I'm wondering why not! The colour I got was Honesty, described by MAC as a muted neutral pink, it is 100% is my lips but better

The Cremesheen formula means it's super smooth on the lips and the colour is sooooo wearable

Here's a lip picture apologies it's not great but the lighting yet again is awful, but I hope you get the idea, I was going to do a full FOTD but I decided against it. my skin is awful and one of the products I am testing out isn't really doing it for me :( so despite the fact I'm sitting here in a full face of slap, your just getting my lips

I hope you can get an idea of how pretty this is, I am so pleased to have chosen this one and I know I'll wear it lots x

Beauty Wants From Across The Pond or My Fantasy Shopping Bag

I don't know about you but I spend ages drooling over websites such as Sephora, and even Ulta, and Walgreens playing fantasy shopping, safe in the knowledge I can look but not touch, or buy lol so I thought I'd do a little post showing you some of the goodies I would buy if I could that is ;)

First up this baby the Sephora Floral Funk Eyeshadow Palette - Warm - purely for the packaging which remind me of a Louis Vuitton bag I have :)

More eyeshadows - Kat Von D True Romance Eyeshadow Palette - Ludwig - love this lady and I've always wanted to try her eyeshadow palettes

Sephora by OPI Urban Ballerina Mini Collection - I only have one Sephora by OPI colour and I love it - this kit has some great neutrals and a lovely purple

Hello Kitty for Sephora Brush Set - I love the full Hello Kitty range all in pinks and silvers

Marc Jacobs Lola Perfume Rollerballs - a fabulous idea why don't we have Rollerballs in the UK?

L'Oreal HIP Eyeshadows  - I love these I have a few I've got from swaps but I really like the line but again we don't have it in the UK :( I have noticed some of it is now part of the Studio Secrets line so there may be hope

Physicians Formula Happy Glow &; Mood Boosting Blush - I saw this on the lovely Michelle's blog and it is gorgeous


Does anyone else ever play fantasy shopping?

(pics from Sephora, Ulta and Walgreens )

Product Rave - Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo

I've recently posted about my love for Batiste Dry Shampoo - I don't know how I ever lived without it to be honest. Essential for freshening up your hair, and taking away the excess grease, as providing volume it's a great product, and it's really became a must have for me over the last few months

I've reviewed a few of the fragrances and types here but my favourite has to be the Blush fragrance. In a pretty pink floral patterned can it has a gorgeous heady floral smell, not too dissimilar from Michael Kors - Michael Kors fragrance. I would even go so far as to say that if you wear this, you don't actually need to wear a fragrance, the smell really does linger. Of all the Batiste fragrances and styles this is probably the one that I will continue to repurchase. Batiste Dry Shampoo in Blush is available in a 50ml on the go size for around £1.52 and in a 150ml can for around £2.35. For more information on the Batiste range please check out their website and keep an eye out for a review of the new Batiste Tones which should be up in the next week or so. Any questions please ask xx

(Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo 150ml Was Provided By PR For Review Purposes)

Magazine Freebie Of The Month

I am lead to believe that magazine freebies are very much a European thing and that you lovely American and Canadian ladies miss out of these little incentives :( Over the last year or so I have to say they are getting much better, with branded make up and nail polish now being common place.

This month is no exception, the March issue of one of my favourite magazines ELLE with Keira Knightly on the cover, includes an eye pencil from the newly launched Neals Yard Remedies make up line.

One of the first eyeliners to certified by the soil association, they contain vitamins, natural mineral pigments and antioxidant's, and are free from mineral oils, talcs and parabens.

The shade I got with my mag was Midnight - a rich black -  you can get a nice sharp line with it or you can blend it our for a smokey look. It has a nice texture, and you get a smooth line with no dragging.

I think this is a decent freebie especially if you are interested in trying out some "natural" cosmetics, and after all when does a black eyeliner pencil ever come in wrong. The magazine is a pretty hefty £3.80, but the pencil retails at £9.50 so it's pretty good value

Not only that but inside the magazine to celebrate Neals Yards 30% anniversary there is a 20% off coupon to use in any Neals Yard Remedies store , alas there isn't one near me but if your based down south it's definitely worth a look.

I haven't been asked to write this post but I love a freebie and can't wait till next month for the Glamour / Clinique freebies xx

Cough, Wheeze, Sniffle

Well yet again this week I have been a bit AWOL. At the beginning of the week I have a sore throat which has since developed into a full blown cold, with a dry tickly cough and pains in my face :( It seems lately as though I am skipping from one illness and disaster to another so erm yeah I'm sorry for going AWOL again. I will try and make up for it over the weekend although reviews and stuff involving my face may have to wait till I look less ghastly, posts planned include a little peek at a magazine freebie, and a review come product rave, just pray for better lighting for me to take some pics- after a little bit of sunshine the other day we are back to grey, dull, dank misery again grr

I have to say though despite my melancholy whinging, this week hasn't been all bad I have been managing to walk a little bit (less of the Bambi on ice comments Mummy ;) with my special cast shoe and my walking frame, it's a little bit surreal as you can't really feel the floor too well but at least I can get upright again and I can stand for a little bit. I am getting more confident with it everyday so hopefully I should be okay when my cast comes off in two weeks fingers crossed. Till then I am going to have a little blow into a tissue, eat some graze box (use my code 97N1BP13 for a free box ), drink plenty of fluids, and try to find a better light dance somewhere on the Internet all be it one I can do on 1 leg :) See you tomorrow xx

Kiss Me Quick For Valentines Day

I have to admit Valentines Day leaves me feeling a little low, as a single lady for the last year or so I often feel a little left out in the cold but never mind jealousy is never a good look ;) so I take the approach that February 14th should be the day for all of us to spoil ourselves. I was therefore delighted to receive a pre Valentines Day offering  for my favourite hairbrush manufacturer Denman.

I've previously shown my love for Denman brushes in a big way so I was thrilled to receive a brush from their new Kiss Me Quick Valentines range. In the classic D3 style, the Kiss brush features seven rows of nylon bristles on an anti static rubber pad

I received the glossy pink, which is a lilac based pink with embedded sparkles which I hope you can see on my pics. The brush also features a silver lips print.

I've said it before and I'll say it again I love these brushes so much, you can use them on wet or dry hair without any pulling or tugging and they are great for blow drying.

This would make a super cute little Valentines gift or even a great treat for yourself, as well as the glossy pink there are two more colourways available red with black lips, and black with red lips. The D3 Kiss retails at around £7.31 from all Denman stockists. For more information check out the Denman website

(ETA - Excuse the hairs on the brush in the photos, it was the first brush my mum grabbed for my hospital bag - before I had taken any pics thanks mum ;)

(The Denman D3 Kiss Hair Brush was provided by PR for review purposes)