Monday 12 September 2011

Project 10 pan (or 11 in my case)...

So I recently bought a new MAC foundation, and as I was putting it into my make up storage, I came across these...


Ergh! WHY did I need to buy another MAC foundation?! WHY?!

I am offcially not buying another foundation until I have used every last drop of these! Full stop.

Foundation is probably one of my favourite products to buy and experiment with, so I am definitely going to miss buying it. But, alas, I need to start saving my money a little more.

For now I'm just going to have to start thinking about which foundation I am going to treat myself with once I've finished...

Lots of Love

Lola...x

Friday 9 September 2011

Everyone loves a new read...

I always love finding new blogs, so on twitter for the past few days I have been asking beauty bloggers to send me their links for me to find some new gems. I thought I would do a quick post on here, shareing all the links so all of my followers can have a sneak peek too :)

Beauty She Writes is a place for Rhiannon to share her thoughts on all things beauty and girly related...

The lovely Mel from 30 Something Mel shares how she stays fabulous while having 4 kiddies...

Carrie from Not Just Skin Deep Beauty is a Fashion Design Student who has a huge addiction to make up, skin care and the concept of beauty...

Stawberry Blonde Beauty Blog is Nic's little corner to indulge in all things gorgeous...

Never Too Broke For Beauty is a place full of reviews of makeup that is affordable, easily accessible and of a good quality...

Naz from Clouds are Pink wants you to sit back and enjoy her unhealthy obsession with make up and fashion...

Writer of Beauty Bangs Steph is engaged in a love affair with the high street...

Lara tells all about fashion, beauty and lifestyle for the fairest on her blog Aphrodites Apple...

Nykki has recently started blogging on My Mane Blog and wants to share everything shes learnt...

Sophia over at Confessions of a Make Up Lover likes cups of tea and buys way too much make up...

Lots of Love

Lola...x

Mac has arrived at Cheapsmells.com...


Just a quick little post to tell you all that the fabulous bargain site cheapsmells.com has just started stocking MAC! Click on the image below to have a look at what they have with up to 20% off!

I was very excited when I got this in my inbox!





Thursday 8 September 2011

Tigi Bed Head Dumb Blonde Reconstructor...

On the subject of Tigi Bed Head, I thought I would share my thoughts on the Dumb Blonde Reconstructor Conditioner, which is made to be used after highlights - although anyone can use it as its just an intensive conditioner.



Now the fact that the Tigi Bed Head shampoo and conditioner in my last review impressed me so much, I was expecting bigger and better things from this intensive conditioner too. I'm a big fan of intensive hair conditioners, and I figured that seen as I have bleached high lights, this would be fabulous.... nahhhahhhh.

It smells nice, and although its quite a thick consistancy, its not too hard to work with. But my hair felt greasy and horrible after using it, and felt like it left a thick film over my hair. It was awful, and I found myself washing my hair again pretty much straight away.

I've tried it a number of different ways, using it as a normal conditioner, using it once a week as an intensive one, keeping it on over night, using a lot, using a little, everything, but it just doesn't seem to be for me.

I don't know whether its me or not, but there does seem to be some pretty positive reviews out there of it - have you tried it? What do you think?

Personally, my hunt for perfect hair continues!

Lots of Love

Lola...x

Wednesday 7 September 2011

Tigi Bed Head Urban Antidotes Resurrection Shampoo and Conditioner...

For a long time I was under the impression that shampoo was there to clean hair, conditioner to make it softer and easier to brush, and it was the treatments and serums that you used that really made the difference to your hairs condition.

That was until I started using the Tigi Bed Head Urban Antidotes Resurrection Shampoo and Conditoner.



I had always heard good things about this shampoo, but I never really saw the point in spending so much money on it. So when I saw them on cheapsmells.com for £15.99 for two salon sized bottles a couple of months ago. I decided to go for it.

Each bottle is 750ml, and when I compared the price and size to my Herbal Essences, it didn't actually work out that much more, which I was happy about.

These sets come in 3 different strengths depending on what kind of condition your hair are in. I opted for the most intensive ones, and I am very concious that bleaching my hair is definitely having a negative effect on my hair.

So what do they say?

'Urban Anti-Dotes, Resurrection Shampoo and Conditoner is designed for weak brittle hair which needs some extra attention! Micro shields boost strength and stamina creating great results.Resurrection shampoo and Conditoner will cleanse, condition and thicken hair, help prevent colour fading and adds a thermal protection, detangles and smooths cuticle, hair will be 3x stronger and 12x smoother.'

This is the most amazing product I have ever used on my hair. It smells really good, and leaves my hair so UNBELIEVABLE soft, I literally can't stop touching it. It makes my hair look bright and shiney, and doesn't leave any stickyness. The best thing is it is used just like your regular shampoo and conditioner, so there's no waiting around.

The bottles are pretty big and bulking, and are nothing to write home about on the looks front, but they have a very useful pump, meaning your not fannying about squeezing too much out of the bottle.

Cheapsmells stock several different types of twin sets, and every now and then have them on offer - this week being one of those times :)

Each of the discriptions for the different types are fairly specific, so go have a read through them and find the right one for you!
Although its a fairly big payout, it works out roughly the same as drugstore shampoos, and is so worth it. I don't think I could use another shampoo again.

Lots of Love

Lola...x