Review: Overall opinion about the drugstore/ high street brand MissSporty + Studio Colour Mono Eyeshadow (108 Romance.)

Hello my lovelies! Through out the course of today I have/will be posting quite a lot to make up for the last few days with no/minimal blogs. This one will be a review on the Miss Sporty Studio Colour Mono Eye Shadow, mines in the shade 108 Romance, however, it will also include a quick review of my experience with this brand and photos of other products I've owned, enjoy. 

It's such a beautiful light pink neutral colour and is fairly pigmented so it can pretty much be worn with everything!  I didn't actually realize just how much I use this until I lost it for a few days in my travel cosmetic bag and I went bezerk trying to find it! It's easy and quick to apply and is also quite subtle so it's great for natural or just everyday looks. It's a mono eyeshadow, so it's easy to travel with as it doesn't take up a lot of space in a make-up bag unlike the irritating scenario when you end up carrying a whole palette just for one essential eyeshadow.
Eyeshadow (108 Romance):  http://www.superdrug.com/miss-sporty/miss-sporty-studio-colour-mono-eyeshadow-romance/invt/854668&bklist=
(This is the same product and the same colour but since I've had mine the packaging has recently changed, so mine is actually the older version of the packaging - just so you don't get confused.)

I think sometimes people can turn their nose up at drugstores/high street brands like this and I've got to admit I've done it too, but along with the gorgeous royal jelly Dr Balms (which I've repurchased in the shade 02 and also own in the shade 01) and their nail polish (I recommend looking at the Clubbing Colours Quick Dry Range) and of course this lovely eyeshadow to me Miss Sporty have proved themselves, and I think they are actually very good value for money on almost all products if you're looking for a good affordable drugstore/high street brand. I'm looking forward to possibly trying out different bits and pieces I wouldn't usually buy from Miss Sporty to see if they live up to the quality of other things I've bought or been given/recommended!
 I've also photographed my other different Miss Sporty products even though this review is NOT based on them. If you would like a review in any of the products you see in the pictures, comment down below and I'll try my best to do a post on them as soon as I can! 

My Dr Balms with Royal Jelly (which I really like):

(Left to Right) 01 and 02. Could have been given more inventive names!

My Nail Products (which I think are quite nice too):

(Left to Right) 326, 344, 320, 456 (all of which are from the Clubbing Colours range!), 060, 080 (both from the Lasting Colour range) and finally Mr No-Name(I do know it's from the Sparkle Touch range.) 

Miss Sporty at SuperDrug:  http://www.superdrug.com/brand-shops/miss-sporty/icat/bs-misssporty
Love,

Poppy

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Review: Intensive Hand Cream and Concentrated Hand Balm.

Hello my lovelies! This will be another review, but this time it will be on the Intensive Hand Therapy Hand Cream and the Concentrated Hand Therapy Hand Balm, I think these are both only available from SuperDrug. If you haven't already noticed these are both from the same range, I think this range has 4 different hand creams each for different things, or the number is somewhere similar to that, but these two were the ones I thought were most suited to me so these are what I decided to pick up. I also think I bought these together while they were on sale, I am SO glad I got these. Both creams are pretty similar and both are good for your hands. 

The Intensive Hand Cream says on the packaging that it has 'Vitamin E and glycerin  to moisturise and protect dry hands', which personally sold it as I love to have healthy soft hands, and the Concentrated Hand Balm also says 'rescue treatment for dry and chapped hands' which convinced me to buy this one also as during the colder months I can get chapped hands so I'm constantly on the look out for products that say they can help. Although they both say they are for different things, to be honest they are very similar and still good for your hands. I use these both alot to keep my hands healthy and I feel like they're really beneficial, and I'm sure I will continue to re-purchase these. Their packaging is simple as it just says exactly what each product is meant to do, it's also easy to carry around in a handbag or something along those lines as they are both in medium sized bottles. Neither stay sticky once applied, they both sink in really quickly. Overall, I really like using these and I would recommend both of these if you're on the look put for a good affordable hand cream/balm. 

Intensive Hand Cream :   http://www.superdrug.com/superdrug/superdrug-hand-therapy-intensive-cream-75ml/invt/201422&bklist=
Concentrated Hand Balm:  http://www.superdrug.com/superdrug/superdrug-hand-therapy-dry-skin-cream-75ml/invt/201417&bklist=
While I was finding the links, I discovered that both of these are currently on sale for under £1 online at SuperDrug! Happy shopping!
Love, 

Poppy

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Review on Mac Dazzleglass (Like Venus #5) and 'The Hunt'!

Hello lovelies!

 I was watching one of Tyler Oakley's YouTube Videos (not sure which one, sorry!) when he briefly talked about an app named 'The Hunt,' so mostly out of curiosity I downloaded it onto my iPhone. So far I actually think it's quite useful, which actually surprised me as I am quite picky with apps, and I don't actually like/use too many of them. A good thing about this is it can also be used through a laptop/computer. For those of you who don't know or have never had the app, it's basically has fashion/style/beauty genre. You upload a picture of something you want (clothes, accessories etc)and other users will respond if they have found anywhere it can be purchased. You can also follow other hunts for specific items you like, this will mean that you get notified if there is a response showing where it possibly could be purchased. The only thing  I don't really like about this is I think every item shows price in dollars, now, I'm not sure if this is just an American app or if it's just my settings or something, but I'm not too keen on the idea of shipping. I will try and figure it out, if any of you can help feel free to comment below.

The Hunt Website:  https://www.thehunt.com/

I don't actually know if this app is widely used, I've only just heard of it but maybe it's big in other places. Another similar app which I love is called Polyvore, I highly recommend you check it out if you're interested in these type of apps(I know I am!) 

REVIEW TIME:

This is a review on the Mac Dazzleglass and mine is in the shade Like Venus #5. It comes out I really nice light pink colour which adds to most make-up looks. I really really like this and it is one of my favourite and most-worn lip glosses. I'm already looking out for more of these as I know they come in all kinds of gorgeous shades. I highly recommend this Lip Gloss, I think it's the most perfect pink colour and is just great for the Summer/Spring months. 

Mac Dazzleglass (Like Venus): 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/166/1765/Products/Lips/Lipglass/Dazzleglass/index.tmpl

I would quickly like to add I don't think the picture of this on the Mac website looks like how the actual shade in person, I'm not sure why but on the site it looks quite different.

Love, 

Poppy

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New buys!

Hello my lovelies! Today + yesterday I went out shopping with my friend. I didn't get too much as we were only going for a quick window shop in our local town (which is relatively small and doesn't have many shops.) I got a few things but nothing too major but I thought I would share them with you. Also, just before I start I'd like to quickly say sorry for not posting as much these last few days - I've been really occupied with revision. 

The first thing I bought was a Natural Collection eyeshadow in Sea Shell. I like to use light couloured eyeshadows as highlighter under the brow, unfortunately the one I like too use smashed into smithereens this morning but it was a present so I'm sure where I could buy another one, so I went out searching for dupe. The closet I could find was Natural Collection I Boots so obviously I hastily picked it up.
Natural Collection Eyeshadow:  http://www.boots.com/en/Natural-Collection-Solo-Eyeshadow_24267/
(To me personally, the picture on the website doesn't match the actual colour in person.)

Next I got two Yankee Candles in the scents Beach Flowers and Vanilla Lime. I got the Beach Flowers scent because I really liked it in the shop and thought it would be really nice to try out, and I bought the Vanilla Lime scent a!s it was it was recommended to me by a friend (she also wrote a detailed blog post about it:http://zuzannasblogandstuff.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/vanilla-lime-yankee-candle.htm). I really like the smell of both of these and I'm desperate to go back and buy another in Midnight Jasmine - which I think May even be my all-time favourite. 
Yankee Candle Website:  http://www.yankeecandle.co.uk/en/uk/page/home
Vanilla Lime:   http://www.yankeecandle.co.uk/en/uk/sampler-votive-candles/vanilla-lime/invt/1107081e
Beach Flowers: http://www.yankeecandle.co.uk/en/uk/sampler-votive-candles/beach-flowers/invt/1230686e

Then I bought this lovely Rimmel London Kate Moss Lipstick in the shade 16. I basically just bought this because I've been looking at it for a little while as I really like the colour, and I also really want to purchase more lipsticks to widen my collection of different shades. Right now, I'm trying to get a chance to go into TopShop to look at the shades they have there, but I don't have one very near me. If you can recommend any other lipsticks please do! 
Rimmel London Kate Moss Lipstick:    http://www.superdrug.com/rimmel-london/rimmel-kate-lipstick-shade-16/invt/450663&bklist=
The picture of it on my lips is really bad (sorry). I was applying it in a rush, and my face was wet. Also, in the picture is the only product I am wearing - so no gloss or balm. I've tried to capture the colour, but my photography hasn't really done it justice.

The last thing I purchased is a new flower crown as I unfortunately lost mine! I really my new one though, and I've already worn it! I love buying hair accessories like this because they're so easy to wear and go with so many different summer outfits. I find them an essential!

I've tried to find the link to this exact one on the site, but I just can't find it! However, there are other flower accessories and alternate flower crowns if you're interested.

New Look:  http://www.newlook.com/

I also then just picked up a few Extra strawberry gum as they were on sale for something ridiculous like 10p per packet of 10. Not my usual choice of flavour but for 10p for each pack I haven't really got anything to lose, plus, having chewing gum handy is pretty important! Now thinking back I think I went over board considering I didn't even know if I liked the gum or not. ( I now know I do, although it makes me quite thirsty?!)
You can pick these up almost anywhere! I personally got these in SuperDrug.

There will most likely be a series of review coming up in the near future, possibly further details on some of the Body Shop items and on other new buys. If you have any requests comment down below (doesn't have to be beauty related although the majority of my posts are.) 

Love,

Poppy

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Review on the Fudge Urban Iced Raspberry & Vanilla Hairspray.

Hello My Lovelies, If you haven't already guessed by the caption, this is a review on the Fudge Urban Iced Raspberry & Vanilla Hairspray.

I picked this up as on the packaging it claims to be anti-frizz, have a strong hold and most importantly soft touch so I decided to give it a go. I loath hairsprays that make my hair go hard/crusty. It just isn't natural for hair to be that way, I dislike how it feels, how it looks, the texture - just everything, that's what really sold this one to me as it claims to be Soft-touch, and quite frankly I would pounce on most hairsprays that state something along those lines. I was really excited to try this out, and it did not disappoint! I absolutely love this, the smell is so so nice and not chemically like other hairsprays I've tried. The bottle is really pretty and has a bright pink and orange diagonal stripes. It doesn't make my hair frizzy, and it keeps it in place. Thumbs up, would really recommend this! 

I think it's about £5 for 290ml from SuperDrug (that's where I bought mine.)
The Link: http://www.superdrug.com/hair-styling/fudge-urban-iced-raspberry+vanilla-hair-spray/invt/622473

Love, 

Poppy

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Lush Snaps!

Hello lovelies! This isn't a review or anything exciting, but a couple of weeks ago I was in a Lush store and I just quite liked some of the snaps I took. I know I have already posted lots today but I've been quite excited to share this. 

I love visiting Lush Stores and I wish I had the chance to do so more often, but whenever I do manage to pop into the shop I always buy something! I get through bath bombs really slowly so right now I have a large cluster than I need to attempt to get through, and until I manage to do so I shouldn't really be buying anymore. From this visit I think I just bought an Ickle Baby Bot bath bomb, which is actually one of my ultimate favourites. I know that sounds really strange as it's such an unexciting choice, but I like it because it's really relaxing and is good for my skin. It's also on the cheap side which means you can bulk buy without doing as much damage. 

If you have never ventured into a Lush Store I highly recommend you give it a whirl as it is one of my favourite shops and you can pick up some really nice things in there aswell as them being beneficial for your skin. Bath bombs aren't for everyone, and others just can't bear the strong smell of the shop but I think it is worth giving it a try. 

Love,

Poppy

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Gilly Hicks Calla Bluff Body Mist Review.

Hello again my lovelie! Here comes another post, this time it will be a review on the Gilly Hicks Calla Bluff Body Mist as I have just done a review on the Annadale Moore Body Mist (also from Gilly Hicks.) I thought it was only right I did another review, but on Calla Bluff.

So before we get started I'm just going to get the relevant links out of the way:
- Gilly Hicks Website:    http://uk.gillyhicks.com/shop/uk
-My Blog Post on Annadale Moore:  http://poppysblogstuff.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/gilly-hicks-annadale-moore-body-mist.html
- The Body Mist:  It's really unfortunate, but this is no longer available on their website, so it may be limited edition - sorry, however, it may still be available in store but I'm not 100% so don't take my word for it. 

And with that, lets begin! I really, really like this product. It smells really sweet and fruity, which naturally a perfect Summer scent. It's also much rarer to see people using this spray compared to Annadale Moore  because as we have discovered, it is harder to get hold of. The only thing I would say is it is not great for travel as it is in quite large packaging. On to the packaging (smooth transition there) it is very beautiful for a Body Mist, it looks authentic and rustic which is just a bonus onto such a nice spray. I think, if you can get your hands on it I would defiantly take the opportunity while it lasts! I'm so glad I've got mine.

Here's a quick picture: (You know what I'm going to say - Soz boz for the photography, if I was in school right now I would have been given one of those 'I must try harder' stickers, joy! )

Love,

Poppy

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