The British Tag!

 

Quite a while ago now, I spotted this tag over on the lovely Laurens blog ‘Keep Calm it’s Only a Blog’ and it made me giggle so I thought I would give it a whirl myself! So here my ‘British Tag’... 

1. How many cups of tea do you have a day, and how many sugars?

About 7 months ago I completely gave up coffee as was drinking an insane amount, I then began replacing this with tea so went cold turkey for a bit and gave that up too! However I love a  good old cup of tea, there’s something so comforting about it, so I have started drinking it again in moderation and have no more than one cuppa a day. I don’t have any sugars but I do like a good old builder’s brew, so it needs to be quite strong and not too milky.

2. Favourite part of your roast?

I LOVE a good old fashioned proper roast dinner! I think my favourite part has to be the Yorkshire puddings, yes more than one, closely followed by parsnips!

3. Favourite dunking biscuit?

All time fave has to be a rich tea biscuit, but you have to quick so it doesn’t go too soggy and fall into your drink, yuck!

4. Favourite quintessentially British pastime?

Cream teas!  So yummy or it has to be fish and chips sat along the harbour.

5. Favourite word?

Arse... said Father Ted style... that’s quite English right?!

6. Cockney rhyme slang?

I had to Google this... I am useless and def not a Londoner!

ruby murray = curry

currant bun = sun

Adam and Eve = believe 

7. Favourite sweets?

 

I love the old school British sweets, like Refreshers and flying saucers.

8. What would your pub be called?

 

The Queen Vic, as in the one in Albert square off Eastenders! How cool would it be to be the land lady of the Vic!

 

9. No.1 British person?

 

Just one??! Umm the Queen followed by the Spice Girls! Does harry potter count?

10. Favourite shop and restaurant?
 

Shops - I like Topshop & New Look at the moment, for a proper British shop though I guess id have to say Marks and Spencer's!

Restaurants – I like The Stables it’s a Pizza and Cider place near where I live.

11. What British song pops into your head?

 

Anything by the Beatles or Take That

12. Marmite?

I am an odd one... hate it on normal bread, like it on toast... also super nice melted into plain pasta!

I hope you enjoyed this 'British Tag' post, I tag all of you, British or not, to give it a go!

Let me know if you do try it!

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

I have wanted to try Liz Earles Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser for a ridiculously long time now. However even after reading many raving reviews about it I could never quite justify the price tag so just kept it on my lust after list. So lo and behold, I was beyond excited when it turned up in a Birchbox one month and then I was lucky to receive it again my Glamour Beauty Power List 2014 box.  After using both samples I thought I would share a review, so here are my thoughts...

Before I start I just want to share with you all that I HATE flannels/sponges etc. Hence why I’ve not been jumping onto the Hot Cleanser band wagon that I’ve seen so many of my fellow raving about. I just think they harbour germs and are unhygienic! Anyone else feel like this or am I being ridiculously OCD?

This stuff is really easy to apply, the first step is to massage onto dry skin, all over your face and neck. It smells lovely! It’s a gorgeous eucalyptus, citrusy, summer garden scent which is so refreshing. You need to work in circular movements from the centre of your face outwards, gently massaging over the eyelids last so you avoid spreading your eye makeup all over your face. Next you rinse the pure muslin cloth in hand-hot water and wring out before gently wiping off the cream. You then rinse and repeat, using a clean section of the cloth for each bit of your face.

As you can imagine the cloth gets coated in mascara – they do recommend keeping your cloths fresh and cleaning by placing in a 30 degree white wash every few days and allow them to dry naturally. I’m going to assume that if you buy a full size product it would come with more than one cloth?! Therefore if that’s the case I can bypass my hygiene issues around it! – I sound neurotic, I promise I not!

In terms of results, it removes all traces of makeup without you having to properly scrub like you do with some products! Even after the first use my skin felt a hell of a lot smoother, cleaner and fresher! My skin feels really hydrated and I can see why it’s so popular!

For £24.75 which gives you 200ml, it’s a bit out of my price range but it has improved my skin so I have been impressed. It’s a little out of my price range but I think I will be adding it to my Christmas wish list and see if anyone treats me to it!

Who's in my sidebar... November Edition!

 

Welcome to the Novembers edition of ‘Who’s in my sidebar’! Lipsticks and Lashes now offers advertising packages, and I am beyond excited to introduce this month’s sponsor, Helen who blogs over at ‘Tea in the Tub’. I love being able share other fab bloggers with you all through these posts and Helen is no exception!

'Tea in the Tub'

A note from Helen....

“I'm Helen and I run cruelty-free beauty and lifestyle blog Tea in the Tub. I love product reviews as well as the odd random post. I also run the Fleabag Friday series which shows off various bloggers pets. I'm soon off to Australia for a year and looking for guest bloggers whilst I settle in so I'd love to hear from you.”

 

If you would like to advertise with Lipsticks and Lashes in November then check out our sponsor page here! We’ve got packages to suit everyone! If you have any questions then please feel free to contact me at whatsinyourmakeupbag@gmail.com



Novembers Birchbox

I HAVE NO WILL POWER!! So this month I have re-subscribed to both Birchbox and Crown & Glory’s Gliteratti subscription boxes! I am hopeless! However I am a little glad I when this month’s Birchbox arrived on my doorstep with the theme of ‘Cosy at Home’ that’s what this time of year is all about, right? I love getting home into my pjs, doing a bit of pampering and getting cosy on the sofa. These dark evenings have to be good for something!

So here is what I received inside November’s Birchbox...

OPI Coca Cola Red Nail Polish – I have been lusting over OPIs limited edition Coca Cola collection for a few weeks so was really happy when this arrived! I love fire engine red nails so this is perfect for me and I can’t wait to try it out!

Beauty Protector Protect & Treat Hair Mask – I am on a mission to have healthy happy locks so am looking forward to giving this a try! I received 2 little tubs of this so can try it a couple of times.

Dr. Jart + Most Moist Water Act Skin Mist- it’s nice to receive a full sized product! I’ve really got into using Toners lately so am looking forward to trying this out!

Lord & Berry Mini Bronzer in Sunny – it’s a bit too much of an orange shade for me!

Weleda Pomegranate Creamy Body Wash – this smells gorgeous!! I wish it was in a bigger tube!

Drinkwel – Err this is a bizarre one!! A multivitamin you take before and after drinking alcohol to help with hangovers?! Think I’ll stick to my mars bar and lucozade works every time for me!

I have to say I was a little dissapointed they didn’t do more around the theme of ‘cosy at home’ I’m not sure half these products really sum up being cosy at home??! I think they could have popped a chocolate bar or a face mask in, maybe that’s just me though? Let’s see what next month’s box brings!

Do you subscribe to any beauty boxes?

Motivational Monday #37

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This completely sums up where I am this year! I have spent more time saying yes, trying new things, going on more adventures, learning and meeting new people.  And do you know what? I am having the best time! I feel so much more content and I’ve grown as a person, I can’t wait to see what happens next!

 

My Autumn Snail Mail Buddy!

During the Autumn round of Bloggers Snail Mail so many wonderful bloggers signed up to join in, I was so overwhelmed and excited by the numbers! There was also an even number of sign ups which meant I was unable to join in, boo!

I mentioned this in one of my posts and the wonderful Kezzie who blogs over at KezzieAG commented saying she would love to be my snail mail buddy! This was such a kind gesture, so getting to know Kezzie over email it didn’t surprise me that she is such a lovely person and all round good egg!

It’s been really fun getting to know each other and finding out that we share common interests such as Doctor Who, vintage things and shopping! I think it’s my favourite bit of The Bloggers Snail Mail project!

 

I was beyond excited to get home this morning and find a package from Kezzie! Enclosed were some amazing treats and a gorgeous handmade card. Please can we all take a moment to coo over the stunning Vintage style perfume bottle, I am in LOVE with it! I want to find a vintage style mirrored tray to display it on now! Kezzie also sent me a 3D manicure set which I can’t wait to play with, some gorgeous green shimmer eye liner for Christmas and some pretty daisy hair clips which are in my hair as I sit here typing. She also sent me this stunning amethyst gemstone belt, I think I’m going to use it more as a necklace though and layer it with a few others. Finally the last item I pulled out of the package was a pebble painted with a shimmery blue/green heart which she recently picked up on a trip to the beach.

They are all such thoughtful gifts and I feel so spoilt. I would like to say a massive thank you to Kezzie for being such an awesome snail mail buddy!

If you like to sign up for the winter round of #TheBloggersSnailMail check this post outhere. Signups are open till Friday 28^th November!

Revlon Professional Uniq One Coconut All In One Hair Treatment

I am so excited to be sharing this product with you all! It is my complete miracle product and I have to admit I am a little in love with it! It has completely altered my hairs condition and has made it look and feel so much healthier. Meet Revlon Professionals Uniq One Coconut All In One Hair Treatment...

 

 

This product states it has ’10 real benefits’, so let me talk through each one and the effects it has had on my hair...

1.    REPAIR FOR DRY DAMAGED HAIR – Massive tick against this one! I get my hair cut every 8 weeks, in weeks 6-8 due to my hair being coloured a lot and very fine my locks start to get ratty and knotted – the hobo look ain't cool! I can’t straighten it at this point as it’s too frizzy. However I am currently on week 10 (I am too poor to get my hair cut at the moment) but you would know! It’s in fab condition, not drying at all and I keep getting complements on how nice it currently looks!

2.    SHINE AND FRIZ CONTROL – IT makes my hair look sleek, healthy and glossy which all equal a very happy Gemma!

3.    HEAT PROTECTION – added bonus! I hate using tons of different products on my hair so love that Uniq One does it all!

4.    SILKINESS AND SMOOTHNESS – See no.2

5.    HAIR COLOUR PROTECTION WITH UVA AND UVB FILTERS – Everyone keeps asking if I’ve coloured my hair again lately, it’s not been dyed for nearly 3 months, this spray has definitely helped to maintain and brighten the colour.

6.    EASIER BRUSHING AND IRONING – My hair can be a knotty mess but since using this it’s been so much easier to brush.

7.    INCREDIBLE DETANGLING – No 6 & 7 go together in my world and this stuff is magical! I am no longer ripping my hair out when trying to brush it and as a result of this it now feels and looks a lot thicker!

8.    LONG LASTING HAIRSTYLE – I don’t really do much with my hair in terms of styling, I either blow dry it straight or its up in a messy bun. I would say it looks a lot tidier for longer if that makes any sense!

9.    SPLIT ENDS PREVENTION – Normally I would look like I need a haircut and you can spot the frizzy ended result of split ends a mile off with my locks, but not this time! It’s still looking pretty sleek!

10.  ADDS BODY – As someone who suffers from fine flat hair, it is a massive pain, but since using this I have noticed it has a little more oomph to it which is a fantastic bonus!

I am also a sucker for coconut scented products and this smells divine! I can still smell it in my hair hours after use which I love.

It’s also so easy to use, I just spray it into damp hair then blow dry and style like usual. No need for any other products as this one covers all bases!

Its costs £13.99 and a bottle goes a long way. This spray conditioning spray has definitely become a daily staple for my hair.

Have you tried this product before? Do you love it as much as I do?