3 Awesome Online Sales Live NOW!

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I’ve always been a fan of online shopping, not only for the obvious reasons.. Shopping in your pyjamas.. but because the best deals are on the Internet! There are some awesome sales on right now, I put in an order at H&M last night and got 10 things for £40 (don’t forget 1304 gives you £5 and I think there’s a 25% off your highest item code around too.. If you know it leave a comment) I’m going to be placing a Body Shop order tonight and I have my eye on some gorgeous Tshirts from Wildfox in the ASOS sale.

So if you’re in the mood to splash some cash don’t do it anywhere before you’ve checked out the current sales online because there are some serious bargains to be had!

Miss BB

Kiko Lipstick – Hit A Miss

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I actually bought these lipsticks back in January during our little anniversary break to London and it’s taken me this long to post about them.. one of them has been sitting in the packaging waiting to be photographed for all those months so you’d think I’d be glad to get it in to circulation but that’s the dud of the pair. They’re two very different formulas, one is creamy and glossy and the other is..well it’s just rubbish. It’s supposed to be matte but it just comes off horribly on the lips and I’m sure it’s not just me. You have to really work at it to get an opaque looking finish, if you don’t it looks patchy but if you do it doesn’t layer well.. it’s strange. Anyway.. I’ll let the swatched speak for themselves..

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Smart Lipstick (matte) 11 Candy Pink – £2.50 here

 

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Ultra Glossy Stylo 813 Apple Blossoms – £4.90 here

The Ultra Glossy Stylo range is more expensive but I will definitely pick up another next time I’m near a Kiko store but the matte “Smart” Lipstick did not do it for me at all so that will be relegated to my ‘disappointing products bin’.

Have you tried anything from Kiko?

Miss BB

Lazy Girls Guide To Moisture

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Continuing yesterdays theme today I have too more oils to share with you which have already had a mention or 5 on my YouTube channel because quite frankly they’re awesome. I don’t usually shell out for Sanctuary at Boots, it’s on the higher end for me and much as I love the scent of everything fro the range I’s usually rather spend the bigger bucks on Soap & Glory – until recently. I have nothing against good old S&G and I’m sure I’ll return when their new packaging comes out and my interest reignites but I was looking to switch things up when I came across possibly the two best inventions for lazy girls like me, ever! The 2 Day Moisture Shower Oil – £7 online here – is designed to replace your regular shower gel, it foams up just as a liquid soap would so you feel like you’re getting clean but it leaves behind an oily residue which means you don’t have to apply moisturiser when you get out. But you haven’t done anything extra, how can this be? Magic! Okay, so maybe it’s not magic but it’s pretty damn awesome and who’s to say there wasn’t a little pixie dust in the lab when they came up with this? Exactly! You don’t know. The only products I’ve known to leave this don’t-need-to-moisturise residue in the past have been sugar scrubs and I don’t know if you’ve ever had to clean a bathtub after using one of those but it’s an absolute pain in the behind so they’re reserved for the specialist of pampering sessions. This is much lighter and so leaves enough moisture behind to do the job without leaving the tub slippy – and no pesky sugar crud either. The Body Moisture Spray is actually what caught my eye first as I remember having something similar to this years ago and loving it so I thought it was a pretty safe bet I’d like this too. I use this to top up the shower oil before bed and occasionally in the morning if my skin is feeling extra dry, it’s so light and hydrating I can get dressed almost immediately afterwards. This will be particularly great in Summer (what’s that? it is Summer?… you almost had me!) to give a nice sheen to suddenly bare legs which have been hiding for 9 months. I’ve since found this 4 Day Oil Spray online and I’m sure it’s not as light and takes longer to absorb but I only really use it at night anyway so I think I’ll get that one when this runs out.

What’s your body lotion routine?

Miss BB

June Empties

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I think I’ve done pretty well lately getting things used up and out of the house. I used to have so many half empty bottles or shampoo and body lotion in my cupboards that it was getting a little overwhelming.. not to mention I was running out of space for new stuff! Now I finish onething before opening another and the result? Regular empties posts and mini reviews for you guys!! Here’s what I finished up this month..

L’Oreal Wild Ombre no.2 – £6.99 here

You may have seen my before and after post with Laura (link) where we used this on her hair (it’s obviously not suitable for blondes like me). It was great and if you’re nervous to use a full on pre-lightener at home then this is for you, the result was very subtle and I think it will be pretty tough to come away with a total hair disaster but we since used a stronger peroxide to get a more dramatic ombre as it wasn’t as light as Laura wanted from this kit.

Treacle Moon One Ginger Morning Shower Gel – £2.99 here

I bought this when my Warm Cinnamon nights ran out (it was a Christmas scent) because I loved that so much and this was just as delicious. Unfortunately many of the scents are generic ‘lemon’/'strawberry’ etc which doesn’t really appeal ubt these more interesting variations are really nice and although I don’t usually shop at Tesco I will pop in specially for one for one of these.

Batiste Tropical & Light/Blonde Dry Shampoo – £2.99/£3.99 here

Ahhh my love.. I cannot go more than a day without reaching for a can of this stuff. My favourite scent is tropical for sure but I’ve recently been introduced to the light/blonde version and when my roots are getting a little wiley and out of control the added colour definitely makes them less obvious. The only thing I would note is that if you’ve just had fresh highlights the blonde one may make them look a little brassy as the powder is yellow, I would stick to the regular formula until you have something to ‘hide’.

Endermologie Aqueouse Celluilite Detox System* – can’t find a link to buy but here’s their site

I wasn’t massively impressed with this and I don’t really think any of these cellulite treatments really work. Most of them instruct you to massage for x amount of time and it’s really the massage that’s aiding the temporarily improved appearance, not the product. You’d be better body brushing or using an oil to massage in the mornings if you’re really willing to put in the time, this kind of thing is a waste of money but I received it in a beauty box a while back and decided to use it up.

T-Gel For Greasy Hair* – £6.99 here

I haven’t used T-Gel for years but I recently had a flaky scalp issue and it cleared it up so quickly I will never be without it again. I’ve suffered with dandruff on and off for years, I think scraping my hair back as I do doesn’t help and the dry shampoo definitely makes things worse but T-Gel once a week keeps my scalp healthy and the flakes at bay. It’s also a great clarifying shampoo for those who find they have a lot of product build up in their hair.

Derma V10 Beeswax and Vitamin E Hand Cream* - £1.99 here

This was one of many products given to me at the Leeds Blogger meet up I attended a couple of months ago. You may remember me trialling all of them out in a mini review video as the whole Derma V10 range is £1 in poundland, body care etc. I could only find one link online which is more expensive but I still think that’s a great price for the product. It’s a very heavy lotion which almost turns to an oil as it’s rubbed in, great for hands and feet and even better for a foot massage!

Boots Epsom Salts – £1.25 here

These were bought on Nikki Phillipi’s recommendation after she made a video all about how much they helped her achey joints. I can attest to this but I need to find somewhere that sells them in larger volumes as this little pot was way too small. It was marketed more towards ingestion rather than topical treatment (ie: in the bath) so I get why it’s so small but I want a big bath of them so if you know anywhere I can get some let me know.

VO5 Texture Me Choppy Cream Wax* – £3.89 here

If I was using this alone I’d still be using it now, I only used the teeniest bit to tame my fly aways when I put me hair up but Lee took to using too so it went quickly. We’ve since repurchased the ‘boys version’ which is basically the sam but pink and it smells a little ore masculine but it works just as well. Unlike hairspray it really holds those wispy hairs and isn’t crispy, it’s actually a pretty matte finish so perfect for the job. – review here

Ted Baker Origami Body Wash* – £5.50 here

This smells so good, I have the body spray as well and as it’s not too girly this is another product I had help with.. I’ve even caught him using the spray on occasion. It’s quite musky but still a little sweet.. definitely my kind of scent and as body washes go.. it got me clean.. nothing special there. – review here

Naked Skin Thirst Aid 12 Hour Moisturiser* – £7.49 here

When I first got this I loved it, my skin was feeling dry and it drank it up. The reason my skin was like this was it was still adjusting after pregnancy so as soon as the oil returned this was no longer right for me but I can tell you that while it was I loved it. Once it was too heavy for my skin I actually ended up using it on my feet and elbows and it worked really well.. gotta find a use for everything!

Dr Rose’s Apothecary Milk Bath Powder – £3.00 here

This was a bit of a disappointment since I was expecting a result but saw no realy difference in my skin after using it. It claims to soften and I’m not sure whether my skin is just not dry/rough enough for it to work but it didn’t do anything for me so I wont be buying it again.. smelled nice though. – review here

Schwarzkopf Bonacure Repair Rescue Shampoo – £6.76 here

This was one of the products I was sent as a ‘goodwill gesture’ when one of Schwarzkopf’s products ravaged my hair (see here) but I gave it a fair shot.. I just didn’t like it. It was a basic shampoo, no better than any other I’ve tried so I saw no repair benefits and I guess I just expected to see a difference since it’s not a cheap brand.. I wouldn’t recommend it.

Organic Surge Moisture Boost Shampoo* – £5.99 here

This was another pretty basic shampoo but it was one of the first natural/organic ones that I felt actually cleaned my hair. I’m not massively into whats ‘good’ for my hair I just want it to look nice so I wouldn’t go out of my way to get this again but I was impressed that it lathered and really when it comes to shampoo that’s all I’m looking for.. to get my hair clean. So if you are someone who prefers to err on the side of natural I would definitely recommend this and while we’re on the subject Organic Surge in general is a great brand.

Ickle Bockles Chocolate Conditioner* – £3.95 here

I was sent a bunch of travel sized products to review a while ago from a company called Ickle Bockles.. how cute is that name? I know! Unfortunately I haven’t been anywhere to have the opportunity to use them yet but I ran out of conditioner when I was dilluting my crazy colours (pink, lilac etc) a month or so ago and ended up using this. It’s nice, again pretty basic but smells lush. I probably wouldn’t pay £3.95 for that alone but in a travel set it’s great and I’ll be keeping the bottle to refill so I guess if you look at it that way it’s just like buying a travel bottle that happens to come with product in it.

Watch my empties video on YouTube here 

Miss BB

Products marked with * were sent to me for review

Dove Nourishing Oil Care

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This could quickly become a holy grail beauty product.. it’s just that good. I bought it on the recommendation of an overwhelming number of you when I asked for your leave in conditioner suggestions. I’ve never considered Dove hair care, in truth I wasn’t actually aware there was such a think as Dover hair care but it’s really quite an extensive range, there are 3 versions of this product alone. You can choose from Care & Repair, Colour Radiance and Nourishing Oil, which is this one. I thought it would serve double duty as a leave in conditioner and an oil and since I bought it I haven’t reached for my Macadamia stuff once.

IMG_5711Quite possibly the best thing about this is that you can use it on wet or DRY hair.. whaaa?? I have been trying to use less heat on my hair lately in a bid to stave off a trim just a little while longer and this has been great to spritz on my natural waves to give a beachy look. There’s nothing texturising here, it’s kind of like a light serum so it smooths anything that may otherwise look dry/damaged when left to do it’s own thing so although it’ not designed for that purpose I find it works really well and unlike salt sprays this will actually condition your hair rather than dehydrate it. Lastly you just have to smell this stuff, I know hair stuff generally smells quite nice but ahhhhh it’s so yummy and it lingers all day, it’s like a leave in conditioner, finishing product, hair perfume hybrid in a beautiful yellow bottle and I will absolutely be repurchasing when I run out. It’s also great for those of you who hammer the dry shampoo like me to keep your ends looking healthy between washes – just fab and I can’t thanks those of you who recommended it to me enough!

Available online here for £3.59

Miss BB

My Picks – Primark Online – And Don’t Forget Your BOOTS POINTS!

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First of all.. how excited are we that Primark is now available online??? When I first posted about it there wasn’t a lot of information and only the next day did I find out I was seeing it actually go live. As I refreshed the page there were more and more styles so I’m assuming that now we have all that we’re getting. I’m hoping we’ll get a bigger selection because it’s pretty limited but it’s still very new and Primark are testing the online waters so lets go show our support and buy some stuff!! Hopefully they will see how much demand there is for their clothing online and give us more. I had a great response from that first post so I thought I would do a follow up and show you my picks from the bunch now it’s all up there..

1. Ripped, Studded Shorts – £12.00 – I love these, I’m not sure I’d dare wear them unless I’d put in some leg work (get it) with the fake tan first though.

2. Star Print Sweat Top – £8.00 – This is so me, I love oversized comfy sweaters, I’m definitely a comfort over style girl but this serves both purposes.

3. Hockey Tshirt - £6.00 – For the same reasons as I love the sweater but this is a little more summer friendly, plus anything American is a must have for me!

4. Aztec Bodycon Dress – £10.00 – I am so pleased to see longer skirts and dresses on the highstreet, there need to me more options than thigh high,  and I am loving Aztec prints right now.

5. Striped Dungarees - £14.00 – When I told Lee dungarees were back he thought I was joking, I like them but given that I’m not sure how much I’d wear them I’d rather spend £14 than £40 from Topshop

6. Textured Skater Dress – £13.00 – Skater dresses are my absolute favourites, I’m not sure about this colour for me but I love the style, wish they offered colour options.

Lastly I just wanted to remind you that you can actually collect Boots points on ASOS via their treat street site. You can install a toolbar which notifies you when you are on a site where you can collect points too, I am racking them up at a speed on knots since I discovered this so I don’t want you to miss out if you’re suddenly shopping online because of this new Primark development. – visit treat street here (if you are referred both yourself and the referee get a bonus 250 points so if you fancy throwing some points my way leave your email below and I’ll send you an invite)

Miss BB