Friday 27 June 2014

5 MINUTE FIRST IMPRESSIONS: BODY SHOP GOODIES

So this is the first Five Minute First Impressions in this series where as the title states I will be giving some first impressions and short reviews of products that I have picked up recently.





I recently took advantage of the Body Shop discount codes that are often advertised on their website and decided to pick up a few things that had caught my eye for a long time. These were the Camolie Cleansing Oil and the Honey Bronzer, both inspired by Amelia Liana and Essie Button... isn't everything though?






































Saturday 21 June 2014

TOP 5 LIPSTICKS

I am a lipstick lover.. an addict. I have plenty of lipsticks but today I'm sharing my 5 favourite lipsticks at the moment. As you can see there is a few pinks which may look very similar but to me and fellow lipstick lovers, they are completely  different.... I promise!





1. Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Pink Blush (006)

As you can see this lipstick is well loved as it is so easy to apply to quickly finish of a make up look. The lipstick is a subtle pink which could be described as a Frost/Creme Sheen finish as it does contain tiny bits of shimmer but they are unrecognisable when applied to the lips.



































2. Revlon Super Lusturous Lipstick in Pink Pout (002)

This lipstick has recently become one of my favourite lipsticks to wear due to the blue tone running through the lipstick which is ideal for my pale skin. Revlon describe the finish as a Matte but I would say that the finish is more of a Creme Sheen finish.

PS. Revlon currently have a deal on in Boots with their lipsticks 2 for £10!!!! 















































4. Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Oxford Street Fushia (130)

Another favourite of mine is the Rimmel Moisture Renew in Oxford Street Fushia where firstly the packaging is lovely.. let's just say I'm a sucker for lipstick packaging! This shade of pink is a lot brighter on the lips and may not be really suitable for school/work compared to the other two I have previously mentioned. However, it still is a lovely pink to brighten up your face.



























4. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Kiss Me Coral (750)

Here we have the brightest colour of my lipstick favourites, think MAC Morange but slightly... only slightly a little bit lighter. Once again the formula of these lipsticks are lovely to apply but you do have to reapply after a couple of hours but personally I don't mind.



























5. Revlon Lip Butter in Wild Waterlemon (063)

Once again this is a recent addition to my lipstick collection and I love it! The Revlon lip butters are so easy to apply and give incredible pigmented colour to your lips. This shade is perfect for the English summer with hints of coral and red to make it a great lipstick to wear if you're not brave enough to embrace the full bold lip. It is also perfect for paler skin to add some warmth into your face and makeup.
PS. I apologise for the dodgy lipstick application... ooops!












































Those are my top 5 favourite lipsticks, but what are your favourite current lipsticks at the moment? I'm always on the hunt to find more lipsticks....


Friday 20 June 2014

VISIT TO COOMBE ABBBEY

Last month we celebrated my Nana's 80th birthday with a trip to Coombe Abbey and this is what happened...
We sat down before our cream tea and had a cheeky sip of pink champagne... yum!



As you can see, I cannot pose for photos as you will see throughout this post.. damn you closed eyes!


The view was pretty incredible too!



We finally sat down and was amazed at all the food! Cheese and pickle sandwiches went down a treat compared to the salmon sandwiches which were left all by there self. Cream tea also included Pimms jelly and also yummy macaroons!






























































As you can see, I was pretty happy with my scones! (PS. I DIDN'T BLINK!!)
The staff also treated my Nana to a lovely plate of macaroons, fudge and white chocolate
to celebrate her birthday (even though she didn't want to be reminded that she was 80!)




After the tasty tea we needed to walk some of it off so luckily the sun was out
so we explored the grounds of Coombe Abbey..



Coombe Abbey is worth a visit just to explore the surroundings alone where the land spreads acres which is perfect for picnicking! Overlooking the lake and gardens the country house is perfect for special occasions or just for a short break away! I have also heard that we may be visiting it again in a few weeks so there best be some macaroons left!!
http://www.coombeabbey.com/

Friday 29 November 2013

THE WEEKEND: MUSIC PLAYLIST

 
 I've discovered some wonderful music that will be listened to over and over again this weekend. To follow me on Spotify so you don't miss my weekly (ish) playlists: charlottehynd

01. Bones - Josh Record // Such a beautiful song from my new favourite artist.
02. Bed Of Thornes - Josh Record // The second song on his new EP which you need to listen to!
03. Cavalier - James Vincent McMorrow // New single from this incredible songwriter which does not dissapoint!
04. Too Much - Sampha // Heard this on Zane Lowe's show. Thank you, that is all.
05. Advanced Falconry - Mutual Benefit // Found this gem on ManRepeller which described it as the perfect hangover cure....
06. Berlin - RY X // If Bon Iver & Mumford and Sons combined..
07. Run - Joel Compass // The more upbeat song of my playlist this week, shame that the radio version included Pusha T
08. Ada - JMSN // How have I only just discovered this band? I've been missing out!!!
09. We Bought Zoo - Jonsi // A well loved favourite of mine that I've rediscovered.
10. Nearly Morning - Luke Sital - Singh // Hints of Ben Howard/JVM/Benjamin Francis Leftwich  in this incredible song which is always a good thing.

Monday 26 August 2013

26.08.13 - MIXTAPE #26

This week includes new records by Kodaline and one of my favourite bands, Sigur Ros.

1. Brand New Day -  Kodaline
2. In/Out - Dan Croll
3. Hopeless Wanderer - Mumford & Sons
4. Stormur - Sigur Ros.
 
 Kodaline 
 
 Dan Croll
 
Mumford & Sons
  Sigur Ros
 
To stay in touch with the playlists and to check out previous mixtapes click here:- 26.08.13 - mixtape #26
 
 


Monday 5 August 2013

 
Welcome to Monday Motivation where this feature will hopefully motivate me to track my life and record goals to try and achieve.

// 29.07.13 - 03.08.13 //

Last week involved visiting a well loved beach in  North Wales called Conwy Beach with a stop in our favourite fish and chip resturant near Llandundo called Enouchs. It was a beautiful day to spend by the sea with my parents and the dog and it turned out that it was Poppys' first time on the beach despite her being 10 years old!


We also had a trip down to my brothers for a BBQ on Sunday where my healthy eating went out the window completely so hopefully this week I can get back on track with it!


// 05.08.13 mixtape #25 //

I've been making mini mixtapes on Spotify for ages so I thought I'd include them in this feature for you all to help you get through this week. The playlist this week includes the new Kings of Leon track which will brighten up that gloomy Tuesday or Wednesday and also included are new tracks by St Lucia and Fryas which are absolute gems.
Click here to check it out: 05.08.13 - mixtape #25
 
1. Supersoaker - Kings Of Leon
2. Cool Like Me - Fryars
3. Elephant - Tame Impala
4. The First Single - The Format
5. Elevate - St. Lucia
6. Echo - Foxes

If you want more music check out past playlists on my Spotify page where I have endless mini mixtapes for you to enjoy... charlottehynd