Quick update on photography!

Hello my lovelies!
 This will be a very quick post just to update you on future photography I'm planning on doing. As you can probably tell, my photography is kind of a work in progress, and I'm thinking of new ways to take more artistic professional images, so I bought two big sheets of card (one in a Cherry Red colour and one blank white) to have plain backgrounds without creases. I will start to take pictures this new way as soon from now in and if it works it will be included in almost every post. You can purchase card like this in post places (super markets, craft shops etc.) If you're wondering what camera I use, I just use my iPad mini and attach onto a blog I've pre-written on my Laptop using the app Blogger(it's quite a useful app for on the go blogging - I may do a post on it so keep checking back if you're looking out for something like that.) So I basically wanted to update you on that my style of photography may change in this way.
Love, 

Poppy

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Review: Collection Cover Up Stick in Light Translucent 1(Concealer.)

Hello my lovelies, this post will be a review on the Collection Cover Up Stick, which for those of you who don't know, is a concealer. Mine is in the shade Light Translucent 1.

I actually picked up this up because I desperately needed a new concealer, but I went out determined to find the Collection lasting perfection concealer, little did I know that my local SuperDrug would be sold out of my shade (I need Cool Medium, unfortunately that's a very popular shade.) This happened in early December. It is now coming up to mid April. My local SuperDrug has still not restocked once on these concealers in this time period and it is driving me insane! So in the mean time I decided to pick up the Collection cover up stick and just hoped it would live up to all the craze of the other one.

 In all fairness, this is probably one of the best drugstore/ high street concealers I've tried of it's kind (not liquid or included in a palette.) It has decent coverage for it's price and doesn't feel to heavy, it also lasts a fair amount of time - especially in you set it using a pressed powder. It's packaging is plain and simple and just states what it is and what it's mean to do, it says, 'Conceals Blemishes. Improved skin adherence for long lasting wear.' It opens and closes easily but securely and doesn't take up too much room so it's suitable to carry in a handbag/purse. When being applied it can initially feel a little waxy, but it glides onto skin quite well, and blends brilliantly. I think until I can get my hands on a Collection lasting perfection concealer, I will continue to repurchase this one. 

Click  HERE to view this item online at SuperDrug. 
The name seems to have changed since I purchased this - just avoid confusion. 
Love,

Poppy

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Review: BabyLips (Cherry Me, Hydrate, Pink Punch and Peach Kiss.)

Hello lovelies, this will be a review on Babylips, mine are in the flavours Hydrate(which I have already repurchased),Cherry Me, Pink Punch, Peach Kiss (all of which I will repurchase when the time comes.) 

Cherry Me:

-Smells amazing and obviously of cherries and has a pretty red tint which looks nice when being worn and can be worn with almost everything. It's also very moisturising and good for your lips just the other BabyLips, it's packaging is quite cute and colourful and of course matches all the other BabyLips so it looks nice on display (if that's what you're in to). It's handbag size like most lip balms but could easily be carried in a pocket or a purse (each of the BabyLips lip balms are the same size). I really this product as it adds something extra than just normally lip balm, but less intense colour than  a Lipstick. It's perfect for summer days as it's subtle but it adds colour as well as protects(which is important!) 

Link:  CHERRY ME

Pink Punch: 

-It's packaging fits into the theme of the other BabyLips lip balms as they all match, which I think is quite nice, like the other balms this one has colours that stand out and look great on the outside. This one actually a light subtle pink tint which is really pretty and versatile, it also smells sweet and fruity as well as being good for lips and moisturising. It's great for days where you just want to chuck something  on and know it's doing good for your lips. This one is probably one of my favourites.

Link:  PINK PUNCH

Hydrate:

-This one is in all honesty a simple normal lip balm, it hasn't got a tint or specific smell, but I still love it as it moisturises much more than your average lippy. It's clear on your lips but it naturally adds a bit of shine and when applying it just smoothly glides on which I really like. It has a bit of a funny taste, but personally I have got used to it. This is probably one of my staple make-up items as it simply does wonders for my lips by moisturising and reviving them. 

Link:  HYDRATE 

Peach Kiss:

-This one is like Hydrate, except it's less moisturising but has a added sparkle. It's smells and taste great(not that I eat my lip balms...) Its still moisturising, although it is not the most beneficial out of the bunch. I still enjoy using it, mostly over different lip sticks to add that little bit extra. I probably actually use this one the least out of the different ones I own but it has had it's moments where I have been so glad I have this! 

Link:  PEACH KISS

(Left to Right) Hydrate, Cherry Me, Pink Punch and Peach Kiss.

Check back for more posts soon!
Love,

Poppy

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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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