Monday, 16 June 2014

June Glossybox! Spoilers!

So I got my June Glossybox this morning and I'm actually pretty happy with all of the products! I will definitely be able to use all of them and they seem quite interesting. There's also quite a few more expensive products and 3 full size products too.

So the first thing is this eye shadow brush. It's the Teeez Trend Cosmetics Beautiful Flat Stiff Brush and it's obviously a full size products and it says 19 euros so I don't know why it says euros and not pounds. But it seems really good quality and the packaging is actually really pretty too so I can't wait to try it out!


Next is this Concealer Quad from So Susan Cosmetics that is a full size product originally for £20. This looks really interesting as I've never used this kind of concealer before, mine have all been liquid. I'm not sure what all the different sections do so I'll have to look them up but I can't wait to try it.


Next is the Nailgirls 3-in-1 base/topcoat & nail strengthener. This looks good because it's a base, topcoat and strengthener all in one which is effective as my nails are always breaking. The full product would be £13.50 and I can't wait to try it out tonight.


Next is the full size Got2b Rise 'n Shine Souffle that gives textured volume and silky hair without weighing it down. This a full size product and I can't wait to try this out because the top of my hair is also flat because I have thick and heavy hair so I hope it adds that extra volume without looking greasy. I also love Got2b's hair products. Originally £4.07.


And lastly is this three product package. They are by Roger and Gallet and it's the Fleur de Figuier discovery ritual shower cream, body lotion and fragrance. I've already tried out the fragrance and I love it so much already. It's such a summer scent and I hope the other products smell like that too. The fragrance is originally £32, body lotion is £13 and the shower cream is £9.50 and you can buy them at Marks and Spencer's. I can't wait to try the others out.


So overall I'm really happy with what I got in my GB this month and I will definitely be using some of it during June!

Thanks for reading,
Stay Happy
Sarah


Sunday, 15 June 2014

One Direction Concert Vlog

I have officially finished college!!! FINALLY!!
My last exam was last Wednesday and since then I have literally been doing NOTHING! It feels amazing!
So I've had lots of time to edit and I posted a new video a yesterday about my One Direction concert I went to on 1st June. 
I filmed a few bits and pieces and then put it all together.

Please excuse my singing, the rubbish quality and the shaking haha I was just enjoying myself I guess.
As for the concert I think it went really well. I'm usually anxious about concerts because of the heat and all the people but this one went smoothly because for one it was outside so there was a nice breeze and even though there were lots of people I didn't feel claustrophobic which was good and this made me have an even better experience. 
I was so excited as well about watching 5 Seconds Of Summer which was the support act. I'd been following the band on YouTube since they first started doing covers and then I saw them at the Take Me Home concert last year so I was super excited to see them again this year. For anyone that doesn't know them please go and check them out! They're amazing!
And the 1D boys were really good too, always thanking the crowd and you could see that they really were amazed that they were at the stadium performing. Unfortunately Harry wasn't well that night but he still made the effort to sing most of his solos really well, and even spoke to the crowd. Niall had to sing his You And I solo but he absolutely smashed it! There's clips of it in the vlog.
Overall it was a really good experience and I can't wait for more from both bands!

If you want to check out the vlog, you can see it here>> One Direction Concert Vlog

Thanks for reading,
Stay Happy
Sarah xx

Wednesday, 4 June 2014

Bloggers Do Sunshine Better!

I'm so late with this post because I had two exams this Monday and Tuesday so I was cramming in as much revision as possible! I decided to do something different with this weeks post and link it in with my YouTube Channel JustSarahsVlogs.
So this this week I've done a video about how you can make this really easy summer t-shirt from an old one lying around (I know you all have one!)

So if you want to check the video out, here it is!


Thanks for watching/reading
and Stay Happy!!

Sarah

Thursday, 22 May 2014

Summer Wish List!

Today I've made this wish list of 11 things that I really want this summer. I go away on holiday with my girls soon and then I have a festival too so most of this is holiday/festival gear that I'm really excited about!
So here we go:


1. This first item I can't actually find anywhere that sell them at the minute. Forever 21 used to but they're all sold out. They are simply just lace halternecks that you wear under vests and t-shirts so you can just see the lace coming out under the top. I think these are super cute and I can't wait until more shops stock them. If you do know anywhere that sells them, let me know!

2. The next thing is the MAC Lipstick in Heroine. It's such a lovely deep purple and I've read loads of really good reviews about it and I love the colour. I think it would look really good on a night out. And this is £15.

3. The next thing I came across in Claire's because they have such a wide range of festival accessories at the moment. So this the Brown Dreamcatcher and Feather Arm Bracelet and it's £5.50. I think this goes on the top of your arm so the feathers dangle down. This just screams festival fashion and I love unusual jewellery with a passion so this is perfect.

4. I couldn't really find a real site for this item, but I found most of them are being sold on eBay. These are Leg Chains and there's an elastic that goes around your thigh, under whatever you're wearing and the chains fall down your thigh from there. I think these look so cute and I can totally see this being big this summer, like body chains.

5. The next items are 3 Barry M Gelly Nail Polishes from Boots. This is the pastel set including the colours Rose Hip, Huckleberry and Sugar Apple. I love Barry M nail polishes and these are the perfect colours for summer when you have a tan. These are also a steal at £3.99 each.

6. This is the Daisy Garland Headwrap and I'm not going to be able to get enough of flower crowns this summer. I think they're a staple festival piece, the bigger the better. But this daisy one from Claire's is quite subtle and I think it'll look really cute with coloured hair like mine. It is also only £10.

7. This is the Silver Head Chain from Urban Outfitters. Just like the leg chain I think these will become a lot more popular in summer and they're perfect for my middle parting now. I think they give the whole outfit a boho look which is perfect for festivals. This is only £12 too.

8. I really need to invest in a good shaver. I usually use disposable ones because they're cheaper but they're just not doing a good enough job anymore. So I found this one from Superdrug and it's the Gillette Venus Embrace Razor. It's £7.49 with multiple blades that last for ages. So I want this to keep my legs stubble free during the hotter months.

9. This playsuit is the Sienna Lace Plunge Back Chiffon Playsuit from Boohoo. I think the colour is perfect for summer and the lacy low back makes it more formal. But I also think this will look good on holiday. And it's only £20.

10. These shoes are my all time favourites right now. They're the Abbie Multi-Buckle & Strap Chunky Flats in white from Boohoo. I love these chunky shoes so much and I can't wait until I own a pair! They're only £25 too.

11. And finally these cute sunglasses are the Preppy Mirror Sunglasses in black from Urban Outfitters. Rounded sunglasses have definitely grown on me this summer as I wasn't too keen on them before. But I fell in love with these sunnies as soon as I saw them. And they are only £16.


So this is a wishlist of some of the things I think will look great this summer and I can't wait to purchase some of them.

Thanks for reading,
Stay Happy
Sarah


Monday, 19 May 2014

Spring and Summer Trends!

This is Week 4 of the #bloggersdoitbetter Challenge and the topic is Trends. So I decided to make a wishlist/how to wear about 3 of this Spring and Summer's hottest trends.

The first trend is Metallic/Holographic

I think a hint of metallic in an outfit makes a lot of different but I also think it's important not to over do it by wearing bold colours or lots of metallic together.


1. These are the Abbie Multi-Buckle and Strap Chunky Flats from Boohoo. I am absolutely in love with these kinds of chunky flats or heels. I think they look perfect with boyfriend jeans or a dress and this holographic design makes them the perfect staple piece in an outfit. These are a steal at £25.

2. This clutch is the Ciara Metallic Envelope Clutch Bag also from Boohoo. I think wearing this with a LBD and a pair of plain shoes would look perfect. It also has a wrist strap so you don't drop it on a night out! This is sold at just £12.

3. This necklace is the Geo Cut Out Triangle Collar from Miss Selfridge. I think this has a futuristic feel to it and fits in perfectly with this trend. It's definitely a statement piece that can bring a whole outfit together. This was only £10.

4. This skirt is the Ekata Hologram A-Line Skirt from Miss Guided. I love this cute little skirt and I think it matches really well to the block black top. It's definitely something to make heads turn and would look great under the lights on a night out! This is being sold at £24.99.

5. This dress is the Oyster Link Metallic Oversized Dress by Rare at Topshop. I think this also fits in with the pastel trend because it's a really cute pale pink colour. This is a really girly dress and I think it'll look great with a pair of strappy heels for spring/summer. This is £36.

6. And lastly these shoes are the Melisa Holographic Platform Heels from Miss Guided. I think these are the most subtle holographic from this trend and if you're a little unsure about this trend then I think these would be perfect to try them out and see if you like how they look. I think these could look good with anything because they're a really simple cut and colour. These are only £32.99.

The next trend is Pretty Pastels

I absolutely adore this trend with the ice cream colours and simple cuts.

1. This is the Luiza Pastel Dogtooth Metal Belt Playsuit from Boohoo. I've fallen in love with the dogtooth print and this pretty pastel purple colour is stunning. Perfect for the Spring and Summer sun. I also love the scallopped detail on the shorts and the belt that accentuates your waist. This is only £25.

2. This watch is the Casio Ladies Wristwatch from American Apparel. I love the pale mint colour of the strap and the simpleness of the clock face. I think it'll look really good with summer with a tan. This is a more expensive piece of £55.

3. These are the Juju Maxi Low Pale Pink Jelly Shoes from Office. I love Jelly Shoes so much and I think these will be so cute in summer to wear with a swing dress or cute cami top. You can also get them in other pastel colours too! These are only £20.

4. This bag is the Mint Green Raised Flower Clutch from New Look. I think this bag is really pretty and I really like the daisy detail on it. Looks very Spring and looks like you can fit quite a lot in. This bag is only £12.99.

5. This jumper is the Flafica Eyelash Knit Long Sleeve Cropped Jumper from Miss Guided. If it's still quite chilly wherever you're from. like it is in England, then I think this jumper is perfect for that kind of weather. It's cropped so you could wear it with high waisted jeans or tuck it into a cute skater skirt. This is being sold at £19.99.

6. These polishes are the Model's Own Fruit Pastel Nail Polishes. These are so cute and I've always loved the Model's Own bottles but these are even better because they're scented. Each bottle has a different scent that corresponds to the colour/name of each varnish. These are super cute and the perfect pastel colours. And they are only £4 each from Boots.

And the last trend is Bright Holiday

I love all the bright clothes that are on trend right now and can't wait to wear some of these brights in summer.

1. This is the Blake Floral Strappy Skater Dress from Boohoo. I think the print on this is stunning and really summery. The cut at the neckline is also really different and interesting but shows off your shoulders really well. This is being sold at £25.

2. These are the Fluro Yellow Retro Sunglasses from River Island. I love these neon yellow sunglasses because with a tan I think these will look amazing. These are also only £10!

3. This is the Vantia Tropical Print Chiffon Kimono from Miss Guided. I've wanted a kimono for so long because I think it makes a good light jacket for spring and summer without being too bulky but it's still something to wear over a top. I love the print on this and the tassels that fall down the bottom. This is £24.99.

4. This is the Harmony Multi- Coloured Neon Visor Necklace from Prettylittlething.com. I love the mix of colours in this necklace and I think it would definitely be a staple piece to an outfit and it'll look amazing in the sun. This is only £10.

5. This is the Lily Ribbon Detail Skater Dress from Boohoo. I absolutely adore this bright yellow colour at the minute and I think it'll be really big in summer. This dress is so pretty and demure so it would be perfect for a garden or family party. This is also only £25.

6. Lastly this is the Charade Neon Orange Patent Envelope Clutch Bag from Miss Guided. I think this would look good with a black or white dress and even orange shoes to add another extra pop of colour. I think this really stands out as it's neon. And you can buy it for £19.99.

So these are some of my favourite SS14 trends and I can't wait to see more of them develop through the year! 
Which is your favourite trend and which is your favourite piece? Comment Below!!

Thanks for reading,
Stay Happy!
Sarah

Saturday, 17 May 2014

Glossybox (Spoilers!)

So this is my second Glossybox and I'm quite happy with what I've gotten. In the last box I only really use the Mememe Highlighter and dry shampoo, so I was a bit let down from my first box but I'm quite impressed with this box!
This month there was high anticipation on which brand they had collaborated with and I did have a sneaky feeling it might've been Superdrug because it's the 50th Anniversary of Superdrug.



In this box we got seven products, two of them being bonus products.
The first one is a Superdrug exclusive.


It's the Solait Illuminating Facial Bronzing Cream and it's a full size product that is sold for £2.99. It's to give your face a healthy looking, luminous glow and I'm actually really happy I got this. My face is so much paler than the rest of my body and it looks ridiculous without a lot of make-up on so I think this will be good to give my face a nice healthy glow. It says it lasts 2-4 hours and that you can just wash it off whenever you want.


The next product is the Rimmel London Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara. I've used this mascara a before and I really really like the way it made my lashes look. So I'm really happy that I got another one of these. This is full size and you can buy it for £6.99 but with this you also get a barcode that gets you £2 off Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation in store which is something that I actually need so I'll be using that.


The next product is the 2True PRO 3D Candy Nail Art. This is the full size product and you can buy it for £3. I got the colours black and purple which I think will be interesting. I've never tried this 3D stuff before so hopefully it'll look good.


This product I wasn't so excited about as I already have millions. The bun is also black which won't match my hair but I'll probably still use it because you shouldn't be able to see it underneath anyways. This is full size and you can get it for £3.99.


This next product is the I Love Cosmetics Strawberries and Milkshake Shimmer and Shine Lipgloss. I don't own that many lipglosses and I haven't tried this out yet so I hope it looks good. It also smells really really good. This was a full size product and you can buy it for £1.29.


This is the first bonus sample product. It's the Garnier Oil Beauty Lotion and it's to leave your skin feeling hydrated and softer. This is just a sample size and the full size product will be £4.99.


And lastly is a perfume sample of GHOST Fragrances in Eclipse. It's quite a fruity floral scent and I think it'll be really nice in for summer. This is just the sample size and the original costs £33.

So overall I think this box is pretty impressive in that there are more products than usual and I think I'll be able to use most of them as well. 
I've seen lots of mixed reviews about this but I'm pretty happy with my selection of products.

Do you get a GlossyBox? If so did you like this months?

Stay Happy!
Sarah








Saturday, 10 May 2014

April Favourites!

So today I woke up with every intention to film my favourites video today but I guess my body had other plans. I've got a horrible cold and my voice was sore and I looked all washed out so I decided to write a blog post from my bed instead. 

So to kick off my favourites is this skincare product.

This is the Simple Smoothing Facial Scrub and I've been using this so much recently that I've ran out. I have dry skin around my nose and this has been a god send for me, it works really well, and yeah it doesn't smell the best (abit artificial) but for me I don't really mind. I'll definitely be getting more of this this month.

Next is a hair product.

This is the Tresemme Instant Fresh Dry Shampoo.   I got this from my first ever Glossybox and I was pleasantly surprised. And I hate to admit it but I've used this a lot this month. It's been an extremely busy month and sometimes I haven't had time to even wash my hair but this is my saviour. I've used some pretty bad dry shampoos over my time but this one is great. It does get rid of grease whilst I'm in college, it smells nice and this bottle is small and so it fits nicely in handbags.

The next thing is another hair product,

This is the Body Shop Ginger Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. The flakes in the hair around my face was starting to look too noticeable and even after I'd tried Head and Shoulders it still wasn't getting any better and I found it hard to go out without a hat on. So I researched into this and couldn't find a bad thing about it. So I bought it and I still can't find anything wrong with it! I know some people don't like the smell of ginger and I thought I wouldn't like it but it's not over powering and your hair doesn't smell like ginger the next day either. I cannot recommend this enough if you have a flaky scalp!

My next product is a lip product.

This is the Rimmel London Color Rush Balm in the colour Keep Mauving. This was new this month because I wanted a change in colour and even though this looks quite brown it actually isn't.
It's actually a really nice pink colour but it's not very bright. It's so hydrating and the colour stays on my lips all day. I'm really impressed with this and I really want some more in different colours.
(They also smell like Mini Eggs!!)

My next thing is a BB cream.

This is the Rimmel London BB Cream Matte in Light. I've been wearing this a lot this month because I couldn't really be bothered with my foundation. This is apparently much better for your skin and I've had less breakouts because it's so light. The problem is that because I haven't seen the sun for a while here this colour is a bit too dark for me, even though it's Light. So if you have really pale skin I wouldn't suggest this because there isn't much choice in different shades.

My next is an eyeshadow.

This is the L'Oreal Paris Color Appeal Platinum in Raw Copper. I've only recently started wearing this colour and now it's my go to colour. I think I've been wearing it more because I think it looks amazing on green eyes and I think it matches the colour of my tips pretty well. I don't know if they still sell this product/colour so I've just linked whatever I can find.

My next thing is a nail polish.


This is the Revlon Top Speed Nail Varnish in Cloud. I think I got this in a set for Christmas which is why I can't find it in Boots or Superdrug. But this is a really pretty blue/grey and I think it suits the pastel trend at the moment so I've been wearing it a lot of my nails this month.

And lastly is a highlighter.

This is the Mememe Beat the Blues Highlighter in Pearl Pink that I got from my Glossybox. I'd had my eye on this for ages and I'm so happy that I got it in my box! It glides on so easily and it's such a lovely shimmer. The perfect liquid highlighter for me!

And they're all my April Favourites! What are some of yours?
Thanks for reading,
Stay Happy!

Sarah