Wednesday, 31 March 2010

089. Skinny Allowed?

It's been well documented lately in newspapers and magazines, that Nadine Coyle from Girls Aloud is looking skinnier than ever lately.
People may argue that it might just be in that particular photograph, or the angle which it was taken from, but I don't think this is the case. Nadine has said that she is naturally slim anyway, which is true, but she's not skinny naturally. Do you remember her on Popstars The Rivals, when she was 17 years old, auditioning to get into Girls Aloud? She looked great, she was slim, with curves in all of the right places, I'd guess she was a healthy size 10-12 back then, and now, maybe a size 6 at the biggest? We have to remember the camera adds pounds too. I think she looks dreadful in this recent picture, she looks really ill, I think it's sad that she must fell she has to look this way to be attractive in the industry she is in. 
All of the girls except Kimberly are really skinny now. I actually prefer every single one of them in the before pictures.  They look so much happier and healthier with a little more weight on their bones, because lets face it, none of these girls are fat. The before pictures definatley promote a more healthy body image to their younger fans who will want to copy them.
Kimberley has always been my favourite member of Girls Aloud, and I think she's great for promoting a curvy figure while still looking amazing. It's ironic how she is the one who has got the modelling deal with New Look, rather than any of the skinnier girls. Girls should be proud of their curves, its completely natural.
I know weight is always a bit of a dodgy subject, but what are your views?

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

088. Baby G Campaign

Baby G have signed Pixie Lott up to be the face of their new advertising campaign.
I didn't even know Baby G was still around... everyone had the watches when I was about 15 though!
I think they've made a good move by choosing Pixie, because she's young, fresh and really popular right now. I loved her modelling shots she did a few months ago for River Island.
I think Pixie will definitely influence people to take notice of this brand now.
Although I don't think this picture is the best I've seen of her, she is gorgeous, so I'm looking forward to seeing the rest.

Blog Sale - Clothes

Hi everyone
I really want to clear some space in my house, so I want everything here gone!
Make offers if you don't like the price, I might just accept :)

I would prefer to only post to the UK, but I will post further (at possibly a higher post cost)
Payment by Paypal within 24 hours please
I will give discounts on multiple buys

Prices include postage
I will also be doing a couple of other posts selling shoes and accessories xx

Topshop Realitee's Dress - size 10-12
Brand new with tags
has small hole in one of the shoulders, will easily sew up
£15

Lipsy satin sequin dress
Size 10-12
Brand new with tags 
£12

Topshop jumper dress
Brand New
size 10 or 12
£12

Pilot jumper dress
SOLD

Mina dress
From Topshop
Brand new
Discontinued
Size small
£30

Religion dress
Size small
Brand new with tags
£25

ASOS dress
size 10
brand new
£8

Topshop dress
brand new with tags
Size 10
SOLD

Dorothy Perkins dress
Still sealed in bag
Brand new with tags
Size 12
£8

ASOS dress
Brand new
Removable neck tie
Size 10
£8

Oasis dress
Brand new with tags
Size 12
£10


Dorothy Perkins tshirt
Brand new with tags
Size 12
£4
Boxfresh tee
Brand new
fits size 10-12
£4

Topshop skirt
Brand new with tags
Size 12
£12

Topshop skirt
brand new with tags
small hole where seam has given way, simply needs sewing back up
Size 10
£18

(Back view of skirt)

Topshop bow back skirt
brand new with tags
Size 10
£18

Miss Selfridge tee
size 10
£4

Stark tee (from USC)
size 10
£4

(back view of tee)

Vintage tee
size 10
£4

ASOS tee
size 10-12
(marks on camera not tshirt)
£4

CBGB tee
size 10
£4

Stark tee
size 10
£4

Sequin shoulder scoop neck vest
brand new with tags
size 12
£6

Brand new pucci style top
with tags
size 12
£4

Sequin edged shrug
Brand new with tags
Size 12
SOLD

FCUK tee
size medium
£5

FCUK tee
size medium
£4

Goa tee
from ASOS
size 10-12
brand new with tags
£5

Oriental top
brand new with tags
size 8-10
£4

Smock top
size 12
£4

Dorothy Perkins smock
Size 12
£6

Select top
size 12
£4

One sleeve top
size 10
£4

Oregon hoodie
brand new with tags
Size 12-14
£6


Boxfresh vest
size 8-10
brand new
£6

Republic denim skirt
size 12
£6

River Island skirt
size 12
£6

Pilot black mini skirt with chain
Size 12
brand new with tags
£5

ASOS cropped knitted jumper
Size 10
SOLD

ASOS shrug
size 12
£6

087. ELF Makeup Haul

I decided to treat myself to some ELF makeup and brushes.
I was really impressed with how nice everything looked on the website and that it all seemed such great value!
My parcel arrived two days later (I ordered on a night time, so I thought it was really good service), and it all came packed really nice and securely.
This is what I got...
Looks like quite alot, but it was a total bargain! It came to just over £30 for all of this, and I got free postage!
These are the Studio brushes, they're really nice quality, and were only £3.50 each! Amazing!

This is the Natural Radiance Blusher in Bronze, only £1.50. 

I love these! They are the Studio Blushes, and the packaging is gorgeous. It reminds me of Nars packaging, and they have a cute little mirror inside. I think it's great how they have a little window so you can see the colour without opening them too. Totally worth £3.50 each!

Left: Tickled Pink, Right: Peachy Keen
I don't wear alot of eyeshadow, but for these prices (£3.50 again), I really couldn't resist!
This is another Studio product, this time it's a single eyeshadow in Amethyst.

These are Duo Cream eyeshadows, and they are amazing!
Only £1.50 aswell!
Left: Butter Pecan, Right: Coffee & Cream

Probably my favourite product I bought, this is a shimmering facial whip. I chose the Golden Peach one, but I will definatley be buying the others! These are also a bargain £1.50.

Onto the swatches...
Apologies that some of these aren't amazing photos, I was having a nightmare with camera and lighting.
This is the three blushes.
Left-Right: Natural Radiance Blusher ' Bronze'
Studio Blush 'Tickled Pink'
Studio Blush ' Peachy Keen'
All three of these are really pigmented, and great to build up colour with, they are also really silky to apply and blend.

These are the duo cream eyeshadows.
Left-Right: Butter, Pecan
Coffee, Cream
I always have a problem with powder eyeshadows wearing off, but these have been amazing for me. They are really long lasting, and they don't crease at all.
I thought the coffee & cream set would be different to what it actually is, I was expecting more of a beige colour for the 'cream' shadow, but it's actually a sparkly white. I'm not complaining though, it's a lovely highlighter for the brow bone.

I know I just said I have problems with powder eyeshadows, but I loved this colour so much I had to have it! If I have to re-apply, it will be worth it, because this colour is stunning. I like it as an alternative for a smokey eye, without having to wear black all the time.

Finally, this is the shimmering facial whip.
It's a really thick cream, which isn't sticky at all. I was really pleased, because I was dreading this being all gunky and hard to work with.

This is the facial whip blended in, it's really illuminating, and I'm going to be wearing this for all of my upcoming nights out!
It leaves a dewy finish on the skin, which is very much in fashion at the moment.
You can also use this on your lips and eyes. It's the perfect product!

I will definatley be buying from Elf again!
If you want to grab yourself any of these products you can do so on the Elf Website.

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