tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63105268760528081172024-03-22T19:26:30.234+00:00Moonlight MelBeauty, Health and Lifestyle Blogmoonlightmelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632400366400874432noreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310526876052808117.post-56538567453551949282024-03-18T09:00:00.013+00:002024-03-18T09:00:00.140+00:00Fat Cow Skincare - Unboxing Tallow-based skincare <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BQ8up5tC26yiLYigFAw80eeaIgf3iq_7Bkgarwf0vpzxdBPazYSgMBuUjacWF_IKsUeuAXl04MmY63Fj1m4tXSUTrkjbcANfxEo8uQdpb7Z5Reo1vuU7EHBAgJhzkx-5H3u31SY8IqScvccDJJ-Xf2_ERubR6WEb0ifMkG8Ya5qRbRwtGKBiqe2jXQ/s4000/20240127_125143-EDIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Fat Cow Skin - Unboxing Tallow-based skincare" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BQ8up5tC26yiLYigFAw80eeaIgf3iq_7Bkgarwf0vpzxdBPazYSgMBuUjacWF_IKsUeuAXl04MmY63Fj1m4tXSUTrkjbcANfxEo8uQdpb7Z5Reo1vuU7EHBAgJhzkx-5H3u31SY8IqScvccDJJ-Xf2_ERubR6WEb0ifMkG8Ya5qRbRwtGKBiqe2jXQ/s16000/20240127_125143-EDIT.jpg" /></a></div>Tallow is something relatively new to me, I know many already knew about it but for me, I was late to the party! I started reading more into it because Carnivore MD mentioned it on a few occasions in his videos. I try my best to be more conscious of what I eat and what I put on my skin!<div><div><br /><div><b>Fat Cow Skincare </b>is a new brand to me and I am sure it's quite new to some of my readers too! The brand was founded by Ryan who was tired of seeing skincare products on the shelves filled with toxic, irritating and nasty ingredients. He wanted something more natural which is good for your skin. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8dsmvSMPJ7jumx-jyR0PlleEy6FpO30q2BaSd0N6hgXBMVTRkTVam_hTkIFWtggtQycsjgoBJ_pzbjru9P4gHmSujQ6Mo6qvW0VU7YlG2FL-382We3UUbnDFc-09WWzwMfILNtfmR7KuBvpV6G6YZFl95BCSkFVWYGDK4k44oRSKYDR1zgFcxaq5q-Q/s4000/20240122_112905-EDIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="fat cow skincare tallow based skincare review" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8dsmvSMPJ7jumx-jyR0PlleEy6FpO30q2BaSd0N6hgXBMVTRkTVam_hTkIFWtggtQycsjgoBJ_pzbjru9P4gHmSujQ6Mo6qvW0VU7YlG2FL-382We3UUbnDFc-09WWzwMfILNtfmR7KuBvpV6G6YZFl95BCSkFVWYGDK4k44oRSKYDR1zgFcxaq5q-Q/s16000/20240122_112905-EDIT.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><summary aria-controls="CollapsibleAccordion-template--16072658911389__a88a766f-fd58-48e4-b221-9571b1a2ddd9-1682071003c44356bb-0-template--16322555576477__a88a766f-fd58-48e4-b221-9571b1a2ddd9" aria-expanded="true" id="Summary-template--16072658911389__a88a766f-fd58-48e4-b221-9571b1a2ddd9-1682071003c44356bb-0-template--16322555576477__a88a766f-fd58-48e4-b221-9571b1a2ddd9" role="button" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75); cursor: pointer; display: flex; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.6px; line-height: 1; list-style: none; outline: 0px; padding: 1.5rem 0px; position: relative;"><span style="display: contents;"><h3 class="accordion__title h4" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-heading-family); font-size: 18px; font-style: var(--font-heading-style); letter-spacing: calc(var(--font-heading-scale) * 0.06rem); line-height: 25.200001px; margin: 0px; max-width: calc(100% - 6rem); min-height: 1.6rem; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 0.3rem; word-break: break-word;">Why Tallow?</h3><svg aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-caret" focusable="false" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 10 6"><path clip-rule="evenodd" d="M9.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708 0L5 4.293 1.354.646a.5.5 0 00-.708.708l4 4a.5.5 0 00.708 0l4-4a.5.5 0 000-.708z" fill-rule="evenodd" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></span></summary><div aria-labelledby="Summary-template--16072658911389__a88a766f-fd58-48e4-b221-9571b1a2ddd9-1682071003c44356bb-0-template--16322555576477__a88a766f-fd58-48e4-b221-9571b1a2ddd9" class="accordion__content rte" id="CollapsibleAccordion-template--16072658911389__a88a766f-fd58-48e4-b221-9571b1a2ddd9-1682071003c44356bb-0-template--16322555576477__a88a766f-fd58-48e4-b221-9571b1a2ddd9" role="region" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.6px; line-height: 21.139999px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; overflow-x: auto; padding: 0px 0.6rem; word-break: break-word;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: var(--poppins) !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Tallow is incredibly compatible with our skin, due to both having a similar fatty-acid profile. It’s packed with bioavailable vitamins and nutrients that your skin needs for optimal health— fat-soluble vitamins B12, A, D, E & K — in a form that’s easy for your skin to use.</p></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>What I got from Fat Cow Skincare</u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Tallow Body Cream</b> - the texture of this cream is just divine! It's like a creamy clotted cream texture that melts into the skin. Absorbs quickly into the skin. A nice refreshing floral scent, not overpowering though which is a plus in my books.</li><li><b>Tallow Face Cream</b> - I was nervous trying this because I thought it might smell of tallow but nope it didn't, it has a lovely light delicate scent. It has a gorgeous consistency just like the body cream. It has anti-ageing properties and is good even for delicate skin. </li><li><b>Lip Balm</b> - unlike other lip balms on the market, this has no chemical-filled petroleum jelly. This comes in a handy little tin, so it's perfect to carry in your bag.</li><li><b>Non-toxic deodorant</b> - this deodorant is aluminium-free, fragrance-free and non-toxic. I prefer using more natural products on my underarms. I have tried this a few times already and it works wonders. </li><li>Tallow soap - this is a head-to-toe cleansing soap bar. I have not had a chance to give this soap a whirl yet, when I do I will update you guys!</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>My thoughts </b></div><div>I'm pleasantly surprised by these products! They don't smell bad at all, if anything they have a lovely delicate smell. Using tallow-based products has definitely opened my eyes to trying out more natural products on the market. </div><div><br /></div><div>I also love the packaging of the skincare, a lot of care has gone into making these!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Until next time </div><div>Mel x
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Going on New Year's Eve was a random but very welcome day out for us all. Leaving in the early afternoon seemed a little late for me but it was nice to see Edinburgh with all the Christmas decorations and the lights. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The day was planned out quite well for a last-minute day out. We wanted to see the view of the city, <b><i>Camera Obscura and the World of Illusions </i></b>and then go to dinner at the very popular <b><i>Dishoom</i></b>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMMRm2w3xGF8WpmFDwiZkAYhA2YdDsb4ITEVeLqbbUizDtaSQ6sRLKX2RJsAH6X7wFHbomBscEclhkmjDLbpzpVwnZXugh_LFwF9bib5lZAtnUoqOfKA565Aopm2P-H77h1yGRTCNJ47-NWX9Y0RLQ3clZPdOMjF57rizIyE_cver4ihhNjft7EN3gsA/s4000/20231231_183414.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMMRm2w3xGF8WpmFDwiZkAYhA2YdDsb4ITEVeLqbbUizDtaSQ6sRLKX2RJsAH6X7wFHbomBscEclhkmjDLbpzpVwnZXugh_LFwF9bib5lZAtnUoqOfKA565Aopm2P-H77h1yGRTCNJ47-NWX9Y0RLQ3clZPdOMjF57rizIyE_cver4ihhNjft7EN3gsA/s16000/20231231_183414.jpg" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Camera Obscura and World of Illusions</h3><div style="text-align: center;">Honestly, I was super surprised this place was open on New Year's Eve. We went in about 5.30 and it cost the four of us over £80, definitely not cheap for sure but it sure was an experience let me tell you. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They are five floors with 100s of interactive hands-on exhibits. Some parts were more crowded than others and you need to wait but nothing too much. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't want to give too much away for people who haven't been before but my favourite attractions here were the 360 view of Edinburgh, the glass maze and the never-ending lights. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Dishoom</h3></div><div style="text-align: center;">We were a little silly and didn't book beforehand, so we did have a 1 hour 30 minutes. We were in the queue outside for 30 minutes but they did give us complimentary hot drinks, I got a mint tea. The time flew as we were enjoying the festivities. We then went to the bar and got some Mocktails before we got a table. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The staff were very friendly here and made us feel welcome. We ordered a little bit of everything. We got the Chicken Berry Britannia Byriani, lamb samosas, and garlic naan and I can't remember so much of what they ordered now but everything tasted amazing, the portions were a little on the small side though in my opinion for the price. I enjoyed my meal and the atmosphere made it so much better. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not sure I would be in a rush to come back though because there are so many food places I want to explore in Edinburgh first. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">,<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5N4xav8-ZDiHbZctn4nXMH4zKn_3-9JhqKO-HTvupRW4jeB1JBey3Vj-KVarJaH-miXjDMGrFqcGuwEgXM1FZzWzdHW1YmuFCPy7HpeyZun-gst3xPA06IOexzn-K0DEtyIbg6eynQvxnk_mbzI29PwGHrG1xleMZwRoMqSGD35fHqe0A9FR5G4AKHQ/s4000/Dishoom%20Chicken%20Byriani%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5N4xav8-ZDiHbZctn4nXMH4zKn_3-9JhqKO-HTvupRW4jeB1JBey3Vj-KVarJaH-miXjDMGrFqcGuwEgXM1FZzWzdHW1YmuFCPy7HpeyZun-gst3xPA06IOexzn-K0DEtyIbg6eynQvxnk_mbzI29PwGHrG1xleMZwRoMqSGD35fHqe0A9FR5G4AKHQ/s16000/Dishoom%20Chicken%20Byriani%20.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We stayed till about 9pm and then drove home. We nearly forgot about the countdown because we were watching random YouTube videos LOL! </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Have you been to Edinburgh before? What are your favourite places there?</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time
Mel x</div><script>
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To be honest, life just got in the way of my blogging. I fell out of love for a while for a few reasons. One was that I struggled to move my blog back to blogger and I felt like it wasn't worth it anymore. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">As time has passed, the love for my blog has come back and I am actually looking forward to getting back into a routine with it. I updated the layout and feel positive for a good year on my blog.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Anyway onto my goals for the year! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ZExQfOjqmzfc2k9S8Cb5yVevEjdsiGNv7vG_zmhUFKsWtUOTqK51MbWq-ImtsGhZRBvNS1RKrXuMa56TkCHQCQuFf0fjZVfV0YoiKb_nH0XMGI4Jo74Wh48wkSbGetxETttkqufmGnjlDd5VssE8FdyO9N05LHN9Wg_tEm1NGSwala7FeWYah4DB0A/s6016/FBDD40DF-4CFA-4BF0-B378-38E5FAE470CC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ZExQfOjqmzfc2k9S8Cb5yVevEjdsiGNv7vG_zmhUFKsWtUOTqK51MbWq-ImtsGhZRBvNS1RKrXuMa56TkCHQCQuFf0fjZVfV0YoiKb_nH0XMGI4Jo74Wh48wkSbGetxETttkqufmGnjlDd5VssE8FdyO9N05LHN9Wg_tEm1NGSwala7FeWYah4DB0A/s16000/FBDD40DF-4CFA-4BF0-B378-38E5FAE470CC.jpeg" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Keep up my fitness routine and weight loss</h3><div style="text-align: left;">Until 2022, my fitness journey was going wonderfully well, I had everything sorted with a routine. Then in 2023, I fell off the bandwagon, hard! Not going into much detail but it wasn't fun and it threw me right off course. I gained some weight, I am still 60 pounds lighter than I started but I hope to lose 20 pounds this year.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I started my journey again just recently and I have a plan. I really enjoy calorie counting with high-protein foods. For exercise, I like walking 10,000-15,000 steps or home workouts including walk workouts, weights and yoga.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Grow my hair</h3><div style="text-align: left;">I have had short hair for a few years now, I am a little tired of it now and want to try to get my hair just past my shoulders. I have damaged hair but I am on my way to fixing it and making it healthier. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I am currently using a bond-repairing hair care product in a last-ditch attempt to keep my hair a bit healthier. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Start reading books and finish them</h3><div style="text-align: left;">Last year I think I read max 2 books. Appaling really considering I was hoping to read a book a month. I have a few books I want to complete and a few more on my book wishlist, any suggestions to read more will be appreciated.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have Stephen King books, and fitness and beauty books I need to try to read. Wish me luck haha! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvu91-uVjjptxOqJAre0JcrjkGfZ5Z6awmw6zwDZaIAlQQAa5OzUM3ZyUD8k62v-3rQPWjcBUaWqA6SzkXFTeXCKGKm6pe4fJwlkHES-gE65RcI_LWVN2USCGpmFx1LpV9DKiNxVWm52bcAKjYB50e3Q1zZpzH9olyek9ecINkdWwSZXgnNYkqvzna7A/s5184/7C59E03B-D3BE-4C0B-8097-9D963D241DE3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvu91-uVjjptxOqJAre0JcrjkGfZ5Z6awmw6zwDZaIAlQQAa5OzUM3ZyUD8k62v-3rQPWjcBUaWqA6SzkXFTeXCKGKm6pe4fJwlkHES-gE65RcI_LWVN2USCGpmFx1LpV9DKiNxVWm52bcAKjYB50e3Q1zZpzH9olyek9ecINkdWwSZXgnNYkqvzna7A/s16000/7C59E03B-D3BE-4C0B-8097-9D963D241DE3.jpeg" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Go to bed earlier and wake up early</h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Out of all the things I can't seem to get right is a good bedtime routine. Getting up in the morning is a real struggle because it is still dark outside and the cold weather makes you want to stay in bed like a warm cinnamon bun.</span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">My routine isn't great as bedtime for me varies so much. At the moment I currently wake up at 7.30am but hopefully will get it down to 6am.</span></h4><h3 style="text-align: left;">Be more organised with my social media and blog</h3><div>I haven't been on my social media for a fair amount of months, last month I felt ill and before that, I was contemplating a change up or not. I feel like Moonlight Mel is still me and I have so much to give with it, so that's why I decided to keep with it </div><div><br /></div><div>Hopefully, this year will be a great year for my blog and social media</div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">What are your goals for 2024?</h4><div><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Mel</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Until next time
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I was also lucky enough to have it as the brand that is in my makeup kit. Glasgow also has a Bperfect shop in town, perfect to try more products and to make the most of my student discount. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Out of all the BPerfect products, the Carnival palette was something that stuck out for me! I knew it would only be a matter of time before I added it to my collection.</div><blockquote><blockquote><div style="text-align: left;">When I saw the <a href="https://www.stylink.it/j4aoDhgMoM" target="_blank">Bperfect x Stacey Marie Carnival XL PRO Remastered </a>during my masterclass which my college, I knew I had to get it! I am a huge fan of bright colours and sparkle, this is right up my street. It has been many months since I bought my last palette, so I thought why not treat myself? So here we have it! </div></blockquote></blockquote><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8JxiWV1CG-6-qnNp7DeDwnawoVj0dJ-kqLQLGrnBuowjUz15Wknqd8dC_GnXlLMzFIRmm8RaJ4IdEX0XE4uencQzcN0GfKHJ2MUi_pxcDYGQdcq8zkaivL3kq8V2rmSCefqAXeoCCO-G6gWsEmCR7TtL9GaMjHSSoQKa8T4XGsEWZL1zLnBKqIA5TEA/s4000/20231014_104112-EDIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BPerfect x Stacey Marie - Carnival XL Pro - Remastered - Review" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8JxiWV1CG-6-qnNp7DeDwnawoVj0dJ-kqLQLGrnBuowjUz15Wknqd8dC_GnXlLMzFIRmm8RaJ4IdEX0XE4uencQzcN0GfKHJ2MUi_pxcDYGQdcq8zkaivL3kq8V2rmSCefqAXeoCCO-G6gWsEmCR7TtL9GaMjHSSoQKa8T4XGsEWZL1zLnBKqIA5TEA/s16000/20231014_104112-EDIT.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1Ih3bDwzREU" width="320" youtube-src-id="1Ih3bDwzREU"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p><blockquote><blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Bperfect says</i></b></div></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote><span face="Nunito, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.35px;"></span><blockquote><span face="Nunito, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.35px;">Celebrate the old and embrace the new with the reinvented, BPerfect x Stacey Marie Carnival XL Pro REMASTERED Edition with 45 striking shades.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Nunito, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.35px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Nunito, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.35px;" /><span face="Nunito, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.35px;">Featuring the cult fave XL Pro shades along with </span><b style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Nunito, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.35px;">NEW</b><span face="Nunito, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.35px;"> additions from Carnival 1, plus a </span><b style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Nunito, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.35px;">BRAND NEW</b><span face="Nunito, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.35px;"> shade!</span></blockquote><div><span face="Nunito, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.35px;">I love bright colours so I knew I would possibly enjoy using this palate. I love how large the pallete is with its mix or mattes and some shimmers. The list of looks I have for this I have are endless.</span></div></blockquote><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Packaging </u></b></p><p>Absolutely massive, it's 45 shades with a huge mirror to boot! It's made out of cardboard but it doesn't feel flimsy. I think it's a good palette to travel with.</p><p><b><u>First impressions</u></b> </p><p>I can't complain, I got this for under £20, can't remember now exactly as it was a couple of months ago. It's the first palette I have bought in ages, so as you can tell it's stood out enough for me to actually buy it. </p><p>The fallout isn't great but as long as you tap it on the back of the palette before applying it, the fallout should be too much. I suggest applying eyeshadow before applying a base.</p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKDndIkwN-rb3TQynYXe1d_jM-_BqJeYd8t83ot1d2s5PP-LAhlS-WAPbxziqIqHXDJ_QNl0UIXeseENW8gsfDRQHsm1eYMbsdY3P46F2DqLjA4B9mwxoZI5zUSQY2ulhDDKzRXZTIgJsuzn7kFRMNog0AUJTwA4j9MKVPOh7iJuRWbl9RfRXH4zoOLw/s4000/20231014_104104.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BPerfect x Stacey Marie - Carnival XL Pro - Remastered - Review" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKDndIkwN-rb3TQynYXe1d_jM-_BqJeYd8t83ot1d2s5PP-LAhlS-WAPbxziqIqHXDJ_QNl0UIXeseENW8gsfDRQHsm1eYMbsdY3P46F2DqLjA4B9mwxoZI5zUSQY2ulhDDKzRXZTIgJsuzn7kFRMNog0AUJTwA4j9MKVPOh7iJuRWbl9RfRXH4zoOLw/s16000/20231014_104104.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNMbuyO8inPBQ_it9Ohlz_YdzFa-z12nAy8K6ZKfcAndAGWm5WYxX_7kcLb1lGAGoj3Y7Kzt-XahbZ8qQLczfkIxQ50k3JMWQDwv6IReOWmrH6AyD5Dib4pMAJS0qt6O6Cr-on_6tWDLw1CQz-v0Mhv02899qBC9oDBHifib3NYxvjb5akZ-sev5_Ew/s3392/20231102_154228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3392" data-original-width="2544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNMbuyO8inPBQ_it9Ohlz_YdzFa-z12nAy8K6ZKfcAndAGWm5WYxX_7kcLb1lGAGoj3Y7Kzt-XahbZ8qQLczfkIxQ50k3JMWQDwv6IReOWmrH6AyD5Dib4pMAJS0qt6O6Cr-on_6tWDLw1CQz-v0Mhv02899qBC9oDBHifib3NYxvjb5akZ-sev5_Ew/s16000/20231102_154228.jpg" /></a></div><br /> </div><b>My thoughts </b></div><div>I have created a fair amount of makeup looks with this palette now, I'm really glad I got this in my eyeshadow collection. The mattes are wonderful and build up so well. The shimmers are ok but they need a little help, but I can't complain they add a nice level of shimmer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Above is a bright clown makeup look I created with the help of BPerfect x Stacey Marie - Carnival XL Pro. I also created a few more on my social media which you can click on near my profile picture.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Check it out <a href="https://www.stylink.it/94v3Oh4lX5" target="_blank">here</a> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>What are your thoughts on BPerfect x Stacey Marie - Carnival XL Pro - Remastered?</b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Until next time
Mel x
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They have been some wonderful memories of summers walking uptown with my mum and brother looking for clothes, shoes and toys, you never knew what you would get; sometimes they were gems! For me, a firm memory was a pair of buckled white shoes, a plaid dress and lots of Polly pockets.</div><div><br /></div><div>Since I've been an adult, my love for finding bargains hasn't stopped. If anything the love for being more <i><b>eco-friendly</b></i> has grown! I have greatly reduced the amount I buy new. Being more <i><b>sustainable is key </b></i>for my life now</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some <a href="https://www.oxfam.org.uk/oxfam-in-action/oxfam-blog/new-shocking-facts-about-the-impact-of-fast-fashion-on-our-climate/" target="_blank">fast fashion facts here</a> and the impact it has. Reading that sure made me think twice.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Check out my tips for charity clothes shopping</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAd8et60ks-UT_AWs5BMC8-alBMf5eiYmR84VvO-silxj3OTs0vZHX_3b0q6BLKOSBKM3eNpuqb6dRnFn00QP7eOzeAxA88tdEuBXMvT8bXffSOFDT_ipSqWR2_6dVzrBZ7FOD_3HMx4bzRzTOrMcmBJQ3gS0JO3ZdfUbnlxKIn6dY04RQaZUAr9M/s2048/24D94798-438B-4A6E-9478-9D222467286F.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAd8et60ks-UT_AWs5BMC8-alBMf5eiYmR84VvO-silxj3OTs0vZHX_3b0q6BLKOSBKM3eNpuqb6dRnFn00QP7eOzeAxA88tdEuBXMvT8bXffSOFDT_ipSqWR2_6dVzrBZ7FOD_3HMx4bzRzTOrMcmBJQ3gS0JO3ZdfUbnlxKIn6dY04RQaZUAr9M/s16000/24D94798-438B-4A6E-9478-9D222467286F.jpg" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">1. Get to know where charity shops are; whether at home or away</h4><div>Knowing where your local charity shops are, makes life that little bit easier. For me, I like to plan ahead of time. So if I am going to my local or different cities, check out the map to know where you are going without the stress. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have favourites in my local area and also some I love while visiting my mum during the holidays. </div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">2. Take your time </h4><div>You want to make sure they aren't any damage, stains or missing buttons etc. Every charity shop is different so remember to keep an open mind when shopping. </div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>3. Read the labels</b></h4><div>I find they are so many high-end brands in charity shops that have not been worn or have very little wear. I like to pay for a better brand than the fast fashion brands out there because they tend to last longer. Anyways that's just a preference for me, we all have our wants, right?</div><div><br /></div><div>Another reason to look at labels is the washing instructions. Sometimes clothes can only be dry cleaner or speciality cleaned. Just a thing to keep in mind. </div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">4. Donate your unwanted clothes to charity</h4><div>I love to do this because it's a great way to recycle clothes without them going into landfill. Giving clothes to charity shops is a great way of being charitable and making fashion more affordable. </div><div><br /></div><div>The fact I love charity shopping, so it just makes sense for me to give back and hope that someone else will enjoy the clothes just as much as I have. </div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">5. Be inspired by others</h4><div>I think fashion can be anything you want it to be. Everyone's style is completely different and unique, so whatever style you like, follow influencers similar for inspiration.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-V3GsJPAAclqO4M2ASf3RZlzH7LCK5TNEUC8TWUSiP_6ZBxgk4mrKmXjahLQl5RQBjDYcj78St0bpnkoerpDNgRhzo3LzkRun8wRXKHeyywyFBtr57PUgQSl29Q3vxQcjPEKO5XMBLGmC5JCRc7PKvEbM-DFeXL9GQNzNKyxhsGpCZ2Xu2_sr54/s1920/pexels-burst-374677.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-V3GsJPAAclqO4M2ASf3RZlzH7LCK5TNEUC8TWUSiP_6ZBxgk4mrKmXjahLQl5RQBjDYcj78St0bpnkoerpDNgRhzo3LzkRun8wRXKHeyywyFBtr57PUgQSl29Q3vxQcjPEKO5XMBLGmC5JCRc7PKvEbM-DFeXL9GQNzNKyxhsGpCZ2Xu2_sr54/s16000/pexels-burst-374677.jpg" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;">Do you like shopping for clothes in charity shops? If you so, what tips do you have</h3><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Until next time</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff00fe; font-size: large;"> Mel x</span></div><script>
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It started so well for me as I managed to fast the first two weeks easily. But I got some issues that were much too hard for me that made me hiccup near the finish line. I managed to keep 20 fasts this year, which has to be the most I have ever done, alhamdulillah.<div><br /></div><div>The last two weeks of Ramadan were a little bit of a blur for me. Even with the negatives that happened during the holy month, it went by so quickly. I dunno I cried, I got happy, also had a reality check of a few things at the same time. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HB4wXKLs3SreEE_f1eFydjhkHzmHt_il1_2wYokp8beneW6NBV6k7n7G7GKfJOr24bUbVa-F2YuN0dgXTI9s2AgWNAH02gJKkJbQs4OI-7Qe5ZlBSWGH99WYpvI2oUbBKSl9gwW_aeKXY8XKQRxM7f_pIPq93Faa-osjhLOo7BtqoDti5hcLCxk/s4032/IMG_6122.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Eid 2023" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HB4wXKLs3SreEE_f1eFydjhkHzmHt_il1_2wYokp8beneW6NBV6k7n7G7GKfJOr24bUbVa-F2YuN0dgXTI9s2AgWNAH02gJKkJbQs4OI-7Qe5ZlBSWGH99WYpvI2oUbBKSl9gwW_aeKXY8XKQRxM7f_pIPq93Faa-osjhLOo7BtqoDti5hcLCxk/s16000/IMG_6122.HEIC" /></a></div><u><b>Our Eid </b></u><div>Regarding Eid with our family, the plans are always last minute because everyone is busy with kids, work or a mixture of both. </div><div><br /></div><div>For Eid morning we decided to go to the morning Eid prayer in Glasgow central mosque. The drive is about 30 mins from where we live but we enjoy going to this mosque. We have been going here for years.</div><div><br /></div><div>My daughters and I went to the women's section of the mosque and wow, it was swamped, we arrived early but the was barely any room. Once the prayer started it was beautiful hearing the Imans talk and prayer. Getting out of the mosque on the other hand was very hard, it was so busy that it took us 30 minutes for us to get out and meet up with my husband and son outside. </div><div><br /></div><div>We decided to have a KFC for brunch as a treat, we all got our favourites. Mine happens to be a fillet burger, mmmm delicious! After this, we decided to go home and get our best clothes on ready for jummah.</div><div><br /></div><div>When we went to Jummah, the mosque was much quieter than the Eid prayer, I would say 90% less for sure. During the prayer, I managed to get tears in my eyes a few times. Getting out this time was a breeze.</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8zV_KLJ_2kZVCXOqkSQmclu055nTEAx_qbJYKD4GBXEzAlnxSNX7nqK0zbMewYNQuTycsE8RAGVNS_JO09laBuMFUV3uROxO-r4qhw8JUOwGCDOvfwNiN2LOPLL9TDQV-tunhidsIoEL2Btk3jil7CPKwEHUUQ1qWXEH_EXDIxXFuBYTTsExR14/s4032/IMG_5835.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8zV_KLJ_2kZVCXOqkSQmclu055nTEAx_qbJYKD4GBXEzAlnxSNX7nqK0zbMewYNQuTycsE8RAGVNS_JO09laBuMFUV3uROxO-r4qhw8JUOwGCDOvfwNiN2LOPLL9TDQV-tunhidsIoEL2Btk3jil7CPKwEHUUQ1qWXEH_EXDIxXFuBYTTsExR14/s16000/IMG_5835.HEIC" /></a></div>After this, we went to my husband's Aunts house for food and to spend time with the broader family. It's nice seeing everyone. We had pilau and kebabs and some keer ( damn I love that stuff, it's kinda like a rice pudding) After spending most of our day here we went to my husband's grans house. We had a games evening before calling it a night. </div><div><br /></div><div>It was an ok Eid. Ramadan was a mixed bag for me but I do feel blessed.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><div><br /></div>Until next time
Mel x
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I was going to train to do hair in my teens but life got in the way. I then tried again in my earlier 20s training in college to do hair and beauty but my pregnancy with my daughter was complicated, so I had to drop out and think about my baby, she was born a little earlier via cesarean. </span></div><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">When my kids were younger the dream of doing something to do with beauty got put on the back burner for a while. But it never stopped me from enjoying make-up; whether that be applying my own makeup or applying it to friends and family. I have also loved expanding my knowledge by watching make-up tutorials on YouTube or reading books. It's a big reason I have started to blog again.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEF2Btgkz732bY-Wn2e7ulfhGNAJKANb7TtBo_QXSxSg0_Avv0OkbOb5nxD-W8pS7SC7wUYO_k5wi2_fZKiAFTN5jx3lMxz2AFoSj8RVtEfXtvsAc0CqVweQxdgIRKd3aQV4IRol_uKr3h5-T_eKOLWZQZ_IozvAZ23v9H_k1ape5LAQPmBcytFS0/s4032/IMG_5575.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEF2Btgkz732bY-Wn2e7ulfhGNAJKANb7TtBo_QXSxSg0_Avv0OkbOb5nxD-W8pS7SC7wUYO_k5wi2_fZKiAFTN5jx3lMxz2AFoSj8RVtEfXtvsAc0CqVweQxdgIRKd3aQV4IRol_uKr3h5-T_eKOLWZQZ_IozvAZ23v9H_k1ape5LAQPmBcytFS0/w240-h320/IMG_5575.HEIC" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0CL1fUyj7P_3sqQehIb5MijLpSC9BHhBBZAuYQkYYE-DWD2Wxws9iV6DQmpuHozrDTeDaxco9-9oy15jp8WbdyzOD0mNtGL5-O5OnjlLHUcoaa4_5lXd_68m1uZnJQtdM8yRbxvM40EZx2z8QHHlFZg1DXHwvIAWsTRO95pmnVMVWb9harLN4mvA/s4032/IMG_5574.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0CL1fUyj7P_3sqQehIb5MijLpSC9BHhBBZAuYQkYYE-DWD2Wxws9iV6DQmpuHozrDTeDaxco9-9oy15jp8WbdyzOD0mNtGL5-O5OnjlLHUcoaa4_5lXd_68m1uZnJQtdM8yRbxvM40EZx2z8QHHlFZg1DXHwvIAWsTRO95pmnVMVWb9harLN4mvA/w240-h320/IMG_5574.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Over the years I have been inspired by so many beauty gurus, drag queens/kings and makeup artists. Some of my favourites have to be Pat Mcgrath, Dita Von Teese and Bobbi Brown. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am inspired mostly by retro makeup from the 50s with a twist and also the 80s with the flash of colour. I love bright makeup most of the time but neutral everyday looks are something I enjoy creating too. Above is some graphic liner I tried lately on my husband. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; widows: 2;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; widows: 2;">I have applied to a college to train to be a makeup artist. They got back to me quickly and I was invited to an interview and guess what lovelies? I got it! I'm officially starting in the late summer and I'm so nervous but extremely excited to get on with a journey I love.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; widows: 2;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; widows: 2;">Since august is a few months away, I will concentrate on Ramadan first then put my all into doing well and passing the course I am starting in august. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; widows: 2;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; widows: 2;">Except to see lots of this kind of content in the upcoming days, months and years 💕</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; widows: 2;">Until next time </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; widows: 2;">Melissa </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKh40nQz-4xB9G4unX3TQXntY73MkaUv8NwNNaXoHqFqP62IBQQdJjSGqN074PwlKUcxhT2gDtIyhsddv8BgNZo6mcaxZFV2ku2FK6geFp4yOfa1_5D9UPZnjkqOaruEYivRu8rsVDhbQw4gmV3jdNOZ2Qtew6y7X2NJOlmBdAep8nrTkJU9ZBp4/s1500/Pastel%20Elegant%20Home%20Business%20Pinterest%20Pin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKh40nQz-4xB9G4unX3TQXntY73MkaUv8NwNNaXoHqFqP62IBQQdJjSGqN074PwlKUcxhT2gDtIyhsddv8BgNZo6mcaxZFV2ku2FK6geFp4yOfa1_5D9UPZnjkqOaruEYivRu8rsVDhbQw4gmV3jdNOZ2Qtew6y7X2NJOlmBdAep8nrTkJU9ZBp4/s320/Pastel%20Elegant%20Home%20Business%20Pinterest%20Pin.png" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; widows: 2;"><br /></div><script>
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All opinions are my own</u></div></div><div><u style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(36, 36, 36); color: #242424; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: 9.6px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></u></div><i><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: medium;"><b>Hello Everyone! <br /></b></span></i><div>Pixi is a super well-known brand and is best known for its famous award-winning Glow Tonic, but the brand is much more than that with more skincare treats and makeup delights. They have recently brought out a new collection Colourtreats +C Vit Collection. </div><div><br /></div><div>Pixi is no stranger to vitamin C products I have tried out their <a href="http://www.moonlightmel.co.uk/2019/09/pixi-vitamin-c-collection-review.html" target="_blank">Vitamin C Collection</a> and recently finished them. So I know them well and loved most of them. I will post each of the products in due course, so keep a lookout for them. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyways these products have been created infused with vitamin C for the benefits, so let's see what we have in the collection below.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEFMb82OnkFyEmBfMZLVS-cwI8a4F4qITafgytkLDMuzE5HwD2jZKxYs6xNKDoPYmVauX8Y3rmL7UAtGqoik-Hy2gCy2xqBp2dF0SiMETGwIUxbIY23izQkfQR2kbd3cgrE7WVqPl12M/s2048/vit+c+pixi.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pixi vit c collection" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEFMb82OnkFyEmBfMZLVS-cwI8a4F4qITafgytkLDMuzE5HwD2jZKxYs6xNKDoPYmVauX8Y3rmL7UAtGqoik-Hy2gCy2xqBp2dF0SiMETGwIUxbIY23izQkfQR2kbd3cgrE7WVqPl12M/s16000/vit+c+pixi.png" /></a></div><i><span style="font-size: medium;">So what's in the Colourtreats +Vit C Collection?</span></i><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>+C Vit Priming Oil</li><li>+C Vit Undereye Brightener</li><li>+C Vit Brightening Perfector</li><li>+C Vit Lip Brightener</li></ul><div><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Benefits of Vitamin C for the skin</span></i></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Promotes Collagen Production - could help thicken the dermis to help reduce fine lines.</li><li>It's an antioxidant - Helps products skin cells from radicals caused by UV exposure</li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Things to think about </i></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Store correctly as vitamin C can oxidise</li><li>Check to see if it's changed colour if it has it's possibly oxidised and won't be as effective.</li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhiH8_KNs98w5zzuvuDGSGzx8or73mCc68j_d8C6nfy2P9BujTAQGjtOll1vR-ltMoaS3lPMdEoiW0eR0R1Zd38J4s8at4eY3bF5A286plgcQIsJHomxuM_irbB_tC9EjkX5SGP4kmERs/s2048/Pixi+%252Bc+vit+lip+brightener+.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pixi +C Vit Lip Brightener" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhiH8_KNs98w5zzuvuDGSGzx8or73mCc68j_d8C6nfy2P9BujTAQGjtOll1vR-ltMoaS3lPMdEoiW0eR0R1Zd38J4s8at4eY3bF5A286plgcQIsJHomxuM_irbB_tC9EjkX5SGP4kmERs/s16000/Pixi+%252Bc+vit+lip+brightener+.png" /></a></div><i><b><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+42S_k-VpQsyAfjOxLDyAYA" target="_blank">+C Vit Lip Brightener </a></span></b></i></div><div><i>Volume 3.5g</i></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">RRP £10.00 each</span></div><div>I love how this lip brightener looks with its inner centre of vitamin c! I haven't seen anything like this before but I was excited to try it out. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is a vitamin C-infused lip balm which has a hint of tint and shine. You can use this whenever you feel the need or when you have dry lips. Use alone or under any lip products you want to use. </div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="color: #ead1dc;">Ingredients </span></u></div><div>Vitamin C - Brightens and promotes collagen production</div><div>Jojoba Seed Oil - Softens and smooths</div><div>Vitamin E- Nourishes and Protects</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUiROCAXas9b-4cYC50sAbjC29n51vB9axHEo770HCCDG_6DOXPTJ-hWu2q9FGKXlJePNc3YAmjuil1Zvb9_dpERhv8zfDsbw5AIUEY43mzt99A5RQLtU7s1-yQ4CqSGmH_k4So_OOLXA/s2048/Pixi+%252BC+Vit+Undereye+brightener.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pixi +C Vit undereye brightener" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUiROCAXas9b-4cYC50sAbjC29n51vB9axHEo770HCCDG_6DOXPTJ-hWu2q9FGKXlJePNc3YAmjuil1Zvb9_dpERhv8zfDsbw5AIUEY43mzt99A5RQLtU7s1-yQ4CqSGmH_k4So_OOLXA/s16000/Pixi+%252BC+Vit+Undereye+brightener.png" /></a></div><b><i><span style="color: #93c47d;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+wpOMpW5rg-Q87hPlcnChOA">Pixi +C Vit UnderEye Brightener</a></span></i></b><div><i>Volume: 12ml</i></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">RRP £16</span></div><div><div>This is for use under a concealer as it helps the under eyes feel more refreshed. If you are like me and look tired sometimes this helps brighten the under eyes as it has caffeine and vitamin c of course. Simply tap on the undereye area. When using this you can use it alone or under a concealer. </div><div><br /></div><div><i><u><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Ingredients </span></u></i></div><div>Vitamin C- Brightens </div><div>Ferulic Acid - an antioxidant boost</div><div>Caffeine - De-puff and energise</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZtDSVY42zhSxbPYXusZn4542bSZoSnNAbDOebbjtFLPGUlrU8oixUX4XUN2bt6UfPGIYYrle_5J0Y2r_E0yXoVA1FZmwE5W-9bJJPrNmcMYCfY5KDQ12WRYXTsFxntPqWn4qx0pkZ1eY/s2048/pixi+%252Bc+vit+brightening+perfector.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pixi +c vit brightening perfector" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZtDSVY42zhSxbPYXusZn4542bSZoSnNAbDOebbjtFLPGUlrU8oixUX4XUN2bt6UfPGIYYrle_5J0Y2r_E0yXoVA1FZmwE5W-9bJJPrNmcMYCfY5KDQ12WRYXTsFxntPqWn4qx0pkZ1eY/s16000/pixi+%252Bc+vit+brightening+perfector.png" /></a></div><b><i><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+wpOMpW5rg-Q87hPlcnChOA" target="_blank">Pixi +C Vit Brightening Perfector<br /></a></span></i></b><div><i>Volume 25ml</i></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">RRP: £14.00 each</span></div><div>This is a complexion enhancer which blurs and perfects while giving the skin a dewy look. While it blurs imperfections it also tone corrects and adds glow. This can be used alone or under makeup. </div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="color: #d5a6bd;"><i>Ingredients </i></span></u></div><div>Vitamin C-Brightens </div><div>Ferulic Acid - Antioxidant boost</div><div>Liquorice - Evens skin tone</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1QtJLvRVE6DfLsIbp9nogl0cIkcFBt8qe8_gIdkyYBe-9SRKZTN9gY1YVehEp68kTFyl5I8Lm0tADVqI0_IRfJh7N5RZjqhCZK4XIVf0Pg-jIYPZaftaEJCnsTVo7FSgRxNqjtvIB7E/s2048/Pixi+%252BC+vit+priming+oil.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1QtJLvRVE6DfLsIbp9nogl0cIkcFBt8qe8_gIdkyYBe-9SRKZTN9gY1YVehEp68kTFyl5I8Lm0tADVqI0_IRfJh7N5RZjqhCZK4XIVf0Pg-jIYPZaftaEJCnsTVo7FSgRxNqjtvIB7E/s16000/Pixi+%252BC+vit+priming+oil.png" title="pixi beauty +c vit" /></a></div><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><i><b><a href="https://rstyle.me/+FOhnuo4y4Rx2054pI1IjYQ" target="_blank">Pixi +C Vit Priming Oil</a></b></i></span></div><div><i>Volume 30ml </i></div><div>RRP £24.00 each</div><div>This triphase oil not only looks fabulous (reminds me of a lava lamp) but it nourishes energies and primes. I love using this just before SFP and applying makeup as it gives such a lovely glow to my skin which I just love. Out of the collection, this has to be number one so far. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #d5a6bd;"><u>Ingredients </u></span></div><div>Vitamin C- Brightens </div><div>Tumeric - Antioxidants</div><div>Carrot oil - Replenishes and hydrates</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVX4XdzmbK-Ckain6kH4RdANfkhvW7s6sHggjUtnLZlJiWfXzkl4ypd0rT2LPZJz3igo6lsrPN3za_ck5tkUyq71fNtOj1VV0ITODMO6dQnolNGdga5CtmSDNCd_PJdy5ogISz9hWBKB8/s1500/Cream+Photo+Homemakers+Pinterest+Graphic+%25281%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVX4XdzmbK-Ckain6kH4RdANfkhvW7s6sHggjUtnLZlJiWfXzkl4ypd0rT2LPZJz3igo6lsrPN3za_ck5tkUyq71fNtOj1VV0ITODMO6dQnolNGdga5CtmSDNCd_PJdy5ogISz9hWBKB8/s16000/Cream+Photo+Homemakers+Pinterest+Graphic+%25281%2529.png" /></a></div>I really like the Pixi Beauty +C Vit ColourTreats Collection so far! I am excited to see how they fair in the long run though, by then Il tell you all about them. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you loved this post check out these similar skincare posts </div><div><a href="https://www.moonlightmel.co.uk/2019/05/get-glowing-gorgeous-pixi-glow.html">Pixi Beauty Glow Collection</a></div><div><a href="https://www.moonlightmel.co.uk/2020/05/pixi-milky-collection-review.html" target="_blank">Pixi Beauty Hydrating Milky Collection </a></div><div><a href="https://www.moonlightmel.co.uk/2020/06/just-arrived-pixi-retinol-jasmine.html" target="_blank">Pixi Beauty Retinol & Jasmine </a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><br /></div>Until next time
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I would say this is the year where I have barely worn any lip products never mind makeup. I would say the reasons for that are because of being a mix of not being bothered or having no place to go because of the lockdown and many restrictions and the stress of it all. Anyways onto the topic of this post, Lipglosses! I never used to like wearing them because they either were too sticky or come off after 5 minutes but now I wear them more than lipsticks. </div><div><br /></div><div>As you can see by my selection they are mostly rose-tinted with a hint of sparkle and the reason for that is that I think they suit me so well. They are versatile for the makeup I like to wear </div><div><br /></div><div>Carry on reading to find out more about my favourite lip glosses...</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjay6WfUcSOKWTVPVknjw73sTgeiBqfOsZxtadG-D0O219XHSYai4SapAJPb2W0lmdZk0FAHB_ZxJJCi4ncxBAWk0biEukHCJgXXU291svpt67F3OIgdi4DWJr2XQrOaRePIpvDzCjt2OQ/s2048/my+fav+lip+glosses+.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img alt="favourite lip glosses" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjay6WfUcSOKWTVPVknjw73sTgeiBqfOsZxtadG-D0O219XHSYai4SapAJPb2W0lmdZk0FAHB_ZxJJCi4ncxBAWk0biEukHCJgXXU291svpt67F3OIgdi4DWJr2XQrOaRePIpvDzCjt2OQ/s16000/my+fav+lip+glosses+.png" /></a></div><div><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">𝕸𝖞 𝖋𝖆𝖛𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖊 𝕷𝖎𝖕 𝕲𝖑𝖔𝖘𝖘𝖊𝖘 𝖔𝖋 2020</span></b></i></div><div><br /></div><div><i><b>Hank & Henry Lip Lustre Gloss in 'Orale' </b></i></div><div>(RRP £15.00 each) </div><div>If you are looking for a pale pink shimmery plumped lips look then this glittery lipgloss is for you! It has pearl effect pigments with a spearmint formula, vitamin e and honeysuckle extract. I love it for the sparkle but it's not a very long-lasting formula the spearmint formula makes a difference. I love wearing this on its own but can be used on top of matte lipstick. </div><div><br /></div><div><i>Vegan / Cruelty-Free / Gluten-Free / Paraben Free</i></div><div><br /></div><div><i><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+DTC_AzokfJPBX45PuLPLsA" target="_blank">Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in 'Fu$$y'</a></span></b></i></div><div>(RRP £17.00 each)</div><div>Fu$$y is a soft romantic pink which has a touch of shimmer and beautiful gloss. All of Fenty's Lip Luminizers are chosen by Rhianna and are universal. One swipe is all you need with the XXL lip wand for super glossy lips. It contains shea butter and has a vanilla/peach scent which makes using this a delight. I love this even more as it's comfy to wear and non-sticky.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Cruelty-free</i></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Haus Laboratories Le Riot Lip Gloss in 'Blaze'</span></i></b></div><div>(RRP £17.00 each)</div><div>If you are after a super shiny lip gloss then lady gaga has you covered! This rose-tinted gloss amplifies any look I want to create and shines bright in any light, omg I'm dazzling. It has a gel-like formula and is lightweight on the lips. It also leaves my lips smooth and non-drying when wearing. I really want to get more of the colours in the range!</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Cruelty free / Vegan /</i></div><div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Makeup Revolution Pout Bomb Plumping Gloss Kit in 'Kiss' </span></i></b></div><div>(RRP £5.00 each)</div><div>Kiss is a lovely neutral pink which is infused with vitamin E for nourishment. It has a slight tingly feeling which adds to the volume of the lips which is great if you like more plump lips. They are 7 other shades to choose from in the range. </div><div><br /></div><div><i>Cruelty-free </i></div><div><br /></div><div><i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Pixi Lip Icing in 'Parfait' </span></b></i></div><div>(RRP £16.00 each) </div><div>This is an icy light pink that is pretty much transparent on the lips. I am very impressed with Pixi lipglosses as they feel so hydrating on the lips without feeling heavy or sticky. I love wearing this alone and sometimes on top of nude lipstick.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Cruelty-free</i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMP5b7-csAUMNo9UrypWc69Bghgxce1yfYPJHD-ZWHtOrTTRPWlxOBUetoL55t4fAw3lA1D6RSK3hNKaTp_0PLtZyPt-qA0CfTvmwDak8TR8mVieVdUpG0B0kkK_IMSYFVX3fLFLjlEg/s1500/Cream+Photo+Homemakers+Pinterest+Graphic.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="my favourite lip glosses 2020" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMP5b7-csAUMNo9UrypWc69Bghgxce1yfYPJHD-ZWHtOrTTRPWlxOBUetoL55t4fAw3lA1D6RSK3hNKaTp_0PLtZyPt-qA0CfTvmwDak8TR8mVieVdUpG0B0kkK_IMSYFVX3fLFLjlEg/w426-h640/Cream+Photo+Homemakers+Pinterest+Graphic.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div>I will defiantly be adding more favourite posts like this in the near future since its getting nearer to the end of the year and I love doing end of the year favourites. If you have any favourites that I should try, tell me in the comments below.</div><div> Anyways until next time everyone. </div><div><br /></div>Until next time
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moonlightmelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632400366400874432noreply@blogger.com4Glasgow, UK55.864237 -4.25180627.554003163821157 -39.408056 84.174470836178841 30.904443999999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310526876052808117.post-60679950694631451672020-10-30T21:37:00.006+00:002020-11-12T19:50:01.481+00:00My Fitness Journey: Week 12 <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDGTvraVp5dQRNlvqN3ixdEHgavZSlzhyphenhyphenB_1gM150DccQ8tT2asbzSenfyJer5CHC0-b6zypW00HyMn8TRM7PpQiGxZIpuSmEMQTGSFjYelcAn0AM1eBhS0xDCS9qmwK5FRIVGNbU4C0/s1280/fitness+journey+week+12+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="my fitness journey week 12" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDGTvraVp5dQRNlvqN3ixdEHgavZSlzhyphenhyphenB_1gM150DccQ8tT2asbzSenfyJer5CHC0-b6zypW00HyMn8TRM7PpQiGxZIpuSmEMQTGSFjYelcAn0AM1eBhS0xDCS9qmwK5FRIVGNbU4C0/s16000/fitness+journey+week+12+.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello everyone!</span></i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A new post series has just started on my blog and its called '<i><b>My Fitness Journey</b></i>', woohoo. I would have written about this kinda subject at the start but I was worried I wouldn't do so well or end up giving up like I usually do when I try to start anything to do fitness or eating better. I am glad that hasn't been the case this time and I have had 3 months of keeping to my fitness journey which I am super happy about. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really wanted to start this journey because I wanted to make sure I know what I am eating and also getting enough exercise. Those things before were always a hit and miss subject for me before as I lost track of that element of my life but now I have fit everything into my life routine. </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFVyAl1CbjrsJNZ41C8Ht5o2Sb5Tt_ElutQlmgd_bwh_iO2k04o06I2JKN5-RxHJ3AXkas7WrGqxcKwKJBFAcjS2TP59WedV55k-h9pbDl-hADWqAakiE17nlZW0gSAHgeRRCt8BRf_Y/s2048/12+weeks+difference.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFVyAl1CbjrsJNZ41C8Ht5o2Sb5Tt_ElutQlmgd_bwh_iO2k04o06I2JKN5-RxHJ3AXkas7WrGqxcKwKJBFAcjS2TP59WedV55k-h9pbDl-hADWqAakiE17nlZW0gSAHgeRRCt8BRf_Y/w640-h640/12+weeks+difference.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u><i>Exercise Diary </i></u></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday: 7,000 steps </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sunday: Rest day</div><div style="text-align: center;">Monday: 5,000steps</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesday: 8,000 steps </div><div style="text-align: center;">Wednesday: 7,557 Steps</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday: 1,3357</div><div style="text-align: center;">Friday: 4,000 steps (not much as tired)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Spotify Workout Playlist Favourites</span></u></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes - Erasure (1987)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">74 is the New 24 - Giorgio Moroder (2015)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Macarena - Los Del Rio (1996)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pretty Green Eyes -Ultrabeat ( 2007)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ladies And Gentleman - Saliva (2007)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><u>Favourite Foods of the Week</u></i></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Breakfast: Berry Special K</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lunch: Baked Potato with beans, cheese and pickled red cabbage</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dinner: Mashed Sweet Potato with Meatless Richmond sausage and veggies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Snack: Barbeque Pop Chips</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4LhAhv_wVZqdhbaQF9TgiLK4a1JX4XtPw0oE8WQAnTpzI6J38bn2wmygQBEFdglRNezCSNnciUZHErjvfvgdk_Lhq9JuOU9d_-UP0IsV5UIFG0b-F76l4dlWxrlFmlDM6xHUhUSeGlQ/s2048/avocado+and+toast.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4LhAhv_wVZqdhbaQF9TgiLK4a1JX4XtPw0oE8WQAnTpzI6J38bn2wmygQBEFdglRNezCSNnciUZHErjvfvgdk_Lhq9JuOU9d_-UP0IsV5UIFG0b-F76l4dlWxrlFmlDM6xHUhUSeGlQ/s16000/avocado+and+toast.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M4hNuLtpuiA" width="320" youtube-src-id="M4hNuLtpuiA"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wasn't sure I did so well this week but I surprised myself yet again and lost another 1lb. Since its another loss it makes my total lost to 1 st and 6lbs. It's not always been easy but I have kept myself motivated and kept to my fitness diary app and diary.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Upcoming weeks plans</i></span></b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;">I would like to try to keep my daily steps to at least 7,000 steps but know anymore would be a bonus though. Another thing I would like to do more of is some home workouts, il probably use my exercise trampoline hopefully. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really want to try meal prep a bit more this week coming as, believe me, it sure saves some time. I would also like to add more dark green veggies into my diet. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make sure I keep to my shopping list and eat before I go shopping.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQV7W7MPINZr2XOIXOiQYKk5Z-qFmX_Z0RJHWGN3E1o4OBM_gPHYhZJkPtZEDTLYrhUwIFFLo0BMpA_bKOOQZEwVHrSfJX5elinnW9mfK0-ETqSpJKuCgCxKpQVHdYHAM3rT1ZTywSb-U/s1500/Untitled+%252841%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQV7W7MPINZr2XOIXOiQYKk5Z-qFmX_Z0RJHWGN3E1o4OBM_gPHYhZJkPtZEDTLYrhUwIFFLo0BMpA_bKOOQZEwVHrSfJX5elinnW9mfK0-ETqSpJKuCgCxKpQVHdYHAM3rT1ZTywSb-U/w426-h640/Untitled+%252841%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">That wraps up this week.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Look out next Friday for another update</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mel x</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you loved this post don't forget to follow me on my social media 💛</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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Your all probably wondering why I wear wigs and why id makes this post, well the simple answer is I enjoy wearing them as they are easy to wear, style and change a look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyways a little background on my wig collection is that they are all under £50. I would get more expensive one day maybe but at the moment I'm happy with budget wigs. </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7y1M0RW7BpoZM8CSD0fHE_724raSf2JUzCH9QhxOajhntPf3sxm24eGpIVlGbJEYduWuW5KWnT7RHjWrHxNHekoVNjO371kSd4GCPAJ7TzIVnJ2CGytfvWJhXwhx3Uve4l1I2TH5A0w4/s2000/Untitled+%252839%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="wigs from Amazon, LullaBellz, Lush Wigs and Annabelle wigs" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7y1M0RW7BpoZM8CSD0fHE_724raSf2JUzCH9QhxOajhntPf3sxm24eGpIVlGbJEYduWuW5KWnT7RHjWrHxNHekoVNjO371kSd4GCPAJ7TzIVnJ2CGytfvWJhXwhx3Uve4l1I2TH5A0w4/s16000/Untitled+%252839%2529.png" title="My wigs: Red - Amazon," /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_KVnVSr6MP5KowugQoeLlSP445jO1Nl-BDIdM4-VwoIgGUmlBjgzITbzhC5qVQnTVw6r40G5_rzQVGWy2QjchD7Naoj9YMUmbDgjVA1taXpPwONPLan3lxsQOSKmsiE4RUbEsidgsyxQ/s2048/wig+collection.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_KVnVSr6MP5KowugQoeLlSP445jO1Nl-BDIdM4-VwoIgGUmlBjgzITbzhC5qVQnTVw6r40G5_rzQVGWy2QjchD7Naoj9YMUmbDgjVA1taXpPwONPLan3lxsQOSKmsiE4RUbEsidgsyxQ/s16000/wig+collection.png" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">I first started noticing wigs a fair few years ago when I noticed many famous people wearing them and the icing on the cake that made me choose to wear them was watching Ru Pauls Drag Race. Drag race made me take the step into wearing wigs as they can change a look effortlessly. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Where are your wigs from?</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">LullaBellz </span></i></b></div></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is where my most recent lace front wig is from. It is an ombre blonde wig and I love how natural this wig looks and feels. Out of my collection, this is the most expensive. The wig I got from here also has a handy storage bag so its easy to keep it looking its best.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Lush Wigs</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">The place where I bought my first wigs from! Love this online shop as it has so much variety to choose from. They have great quality wigs including lace front wigs. I look forward to getting more from here. I have had 3 wigs from here including an icy blonde, milk tea, grunge and cherry gloss. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Amazon</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">My mum bought two wigs from here randomly when we decided to have a glam makeup day. She chose randomly at what she thought would suit us both best and I have to say she has good taste, I can see where I get it from LOL. I also bought a random lace front wig on here too as I love having red long hair.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Annabelle Wigs</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was looking for retro style wigs and this site is where I found lots of different styles. So far I have two wigs from here which I love; they keep their style so well!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Hot Hair</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I got sent these a couple of years ago and I love them! They are quite quirky and I wear them whenever I want to look extra glam. This site also sells other things like hair extensions and things like that. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Check out my latest video below of me trying on all my wigs in my collection.</span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nEmExjuObTU" width="320" youtube-src-id="nEmExjuObTU"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you all enjoyed this post about my wig collection. I've been meaning to do a post like this for ages so I'm glad I've started since i love wearing wigs.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I might do more posts in the future about wearing wigs, styling and looking after them but il see how well this post and youtube video go.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Who else likes wearing wigs?</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mel x</span></i></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQ1yJ8eg44_JR0x4NEwPEqv0UMKmkArcQ4kAmKg1VcfcKvFiQbTRSkM2HXGT6UB5igC9r7FSnU930J6Y1NeutTizvUHVIJt_itfmHtYSElJ2qE4NbCjZg8S27oNzpJmXxXLH-SGkMCcM/s1500/Untitled+%252840%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQ1yJ8eg44_JR0x4NEwPEqv0UMKmkArcQ4kAmKg1VcfcKvFiQbTRSkM2HXGT6UB5igC9r7FSnU930J6Y1NeutTizvUHVIJt_itfmHtYSElJ2qE4NbCjZg8S27oNzpJmXxXLH-SGkMCcM/w426-h640/Untitled+%252840%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><script>
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All opinions are my own</u></div><div><u style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(36, 36, 36); color: #242424; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: 9.6px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></u></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i>Hello everyone!<br /></i></b>Pixi has done it again and brought out four new gorgeous looking products. Firstly they have two new 'Eye Effects palettes which are called 'Hazlenut Haze' and 'Rosette Ray'. The other palettes are 'Nuance Quartettes' which are in two shades called 'Sugar Blossom' and 'Honey Nectar. Prices start at £16.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Both palettes have the same design and are a handy size so they are quite easy to store or take with you while on a night out or travelling. One of the types palettes is eyeshadow palettes and the others are like blushers with some highlighters. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pixi Beauty sells a variety of skincare and makeup. All their products are cruelty-free. </div><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><img alt="Trying the New Pixi 'Eye Effects' and 'Nuance Quartettes'" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc0JoEEDGmoT7WAcRd4yFWChMpKMN-HnZcha2QBbFdBEWxcoOPYDSlLJdVqaOLgbsgNMd6SSWaf6h5BzS6qNyjgsqcJ8zuR-DnPMWW3CdEHTnK37xMwXwCoDo4AeenLOdSRGF9ZBUW9ro/w640-h480/Trying+the+New+Pixi+%2527Eye+Effects%2527+and+%2527Nuance+Quartettes%2527.png" width="640" /></div><div><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Pixi Effects </span></i></div><div>These are a selection of silky shadows which come in a handy size compact to make it more portable. They are versatile so can be used to create day or night looks. Ingredients in these include ceramides which help to restore skins moisture barrier, Green Tea which has antioxidants and also vitamin E nourishes and protects.</div><div><br /></div><div><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Nuance Quartettes</span></i></div><div>These are natural nuances of colour and these are great to use of cheeks and eyes. They are wonderful for blush and highlighting. As with the above, they have the same compact and a similar formula with the same benefits as the eyeshadows. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Trying the New Pixi 'Nuance Quartettes'" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDLmyWNuKq3CBwQd8pwJENoOKaJLb06lCCqu_WK3uC0wWJ1ksTja8NBVFZT_bPa07_247uFDpfw1kqUiHjxY4ysr9x5RWYqmpw5FHcMrPAod5vm2BFO-9sREOa0ZyOvD-Yacin-ko9MY/w640-h480/Trying+the+New+Pixi%2527Nuance+Quartettes.png" style="text-align: left;" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAhMcOBwO2RKBGHac9tPGoMX3hyphenhyphenhhUQAFSdU_BzP-Xk0Dn3ej2kG8yaPHDQhpCR96V-jIvKgDYti5f4OzOgIs2iPpITY9PaGcINi-Z3vadfSG4ivjLS7WEelsfbBnvQlpWhBvTbm6foQg/s2048/Trying+the+New+Pixi+%2527Eye+Effects%2527+.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Trying the New Pixi 'Eye Effects'" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAhMcOBwO2RKBGHac9tPGoMX3hyphenhyphenhhUQAFSdU_BzP-Xk0Dn3ej2kG8yaPHDQhpCR96V-jIvKgDYti5f4OzOgIs2iPpITY9PaGcINi-Z3vadfSG4ivjLS7WEelsfbBnvQlpWhBvTbm6foQg/w640-h480/Trying+the+New+Pixi+%2527Eye+Effects%2527+.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I just love the name of the Nuance Quartettes as I think they match the palettes perfectly. I didn't know how to use these when I first got them but I personally like to use them as a blush and as a highlighter. I use blush on the apples of my cheeks and well the highlighter on my cupids bow, the tip of my nose, brows and cheekbones "Yes I love my highlighters LOL" Each of these palettes costs £16 each and I have to say they are worth it for me!</div><div><br /></div><div>I really liked these quartettes, especially the honey nectar palette as it has some beautiful golden shades inside. These are wonderful highlighters as they are very vibrant on their own but if you like me they can be built up for a more dramatic look. I have to say PIXI has some wonderful highlighters. </div><div>🌼🌼🌼</div>Now for the 'Eye effects Palettes,' I really liked them as they are compact, easy to carry in your bag and also have a nice selection of neutral shades. The eyeshadows themselves are very silky and easy to apply as they are but to get the most of these I suggest using a dampened brush for more intensity as they can be quite mellow on their own even if you do try to build them up, the payoff isn't brilliant. <div><br /></div><div>You get 9 shades in the palette and they cost £22 each which is pretty fair when it comes to the price of eyeshadow palettes. I do wish the shade payoff was a bit more though. Out of the two palettes I liked 'Hazelnut Haze' as like I said above I love golden shades in makeup. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmlNCnpuAVjXz5N0lgP2QwJpbd-cp6QafvWJEDH7HHqko4FkJE-lHmN5Vhbyus-6TQ4a3yPNIqnBrupTJuBd6GT8fypcHCzAJ4NRqIjaDDJ_2NKrLlWU7PfbL4AlsHSbnO8Kt7lzBJQik/s1500/Untitled+%252810%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Trying the New Pixi 'Eye Effects' and 'Nuance Quartettes'" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmlNCnpuAVjXz5N0lgP2QwJpbd-cp6QafvWJEDH7HHqko4FkJE-lHmN5Vhbyus-6TQ4a3yPNIqnBrupTJuBd6GT8fypcHCzAJ4NRqIjaDDJ_2NKrLlWU7PfbL4AlsHSbnO8Kt7lzBJQik/w426-h640/Untitled+%252810%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div>Check out these New wonderful products from Pixi on their website below</div><div><a href="https://pixibeauty.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://pixibeauty.co.uk/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">What are your thoughts on these two new products from Pixi?</span></b></i></div><div><br /></div>Until next time
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All opinions are my own</u></div><div><u style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(36, 36, 36); color: #242424; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: 9.6px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></u></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello everyone! </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since I got nearer to the age of 30 I tended to pay a little more attention to my skincare regime more and learn what is best for my skin, now I know much more at 30 and usually know what's best for my skin. Rollback the clock to 10 years ago I wasn't very skincare savvy because I didn't do any skincare apart the occasional Nivea moisturiser, so you can see i wasn't in the know, looking back I wish I used SPF and did my homework and learn more then! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">L'aves know that our skin changes daily and can be affected by things such as hormones, environmental conditions and even stress, so their products have the necessary ingredients our skin needs. All of their products are made in small batches so they are guaranteed to be fresh every time. They have skincare for all ages because we know our skin needs different things at different stages of our lives. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Their products are palm oil-free, preservative-free and free from such as harmful fragrance, no additive colour, no parabens, no phthalates or gluten. They are also eco friendly, vegan and cruelty-free. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><header class="section-heading" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; margin: 0px auto 30px; padding: 0px; position: relative; width: calc(100% - 30px);"><h1 class="section-heading__title" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 75px; position: relative; text-transform: uppercase; z-index: 2;"><span style="font-size: medium;">POWERED BY NATURE, BACKED BY SCIENCE</span></h1></header><div class="section-desc" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #707070; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.8rem; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 15px; text-align: start;"></div></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzP_BGbq5DVmU0-4VxT7lkvsJQKU0yhgw5X_aeyV8wOmgs1Qi_m3PGE4bX3nPCbn05J5bU3Y87B93xaau0xdVc5KTt1hvNpxrE9PxUwOdmwEq5jSg63rgtwnMX6GokbwiHdx9g1kCV5TI/s2048/laves+skincare+first+impressions.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="An Introduction to Laves - a Modern Skincare Brand, Backed by Science" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzP_BGbq5DVmU0-4VxT7lkvsJQKU0yhgw5X_aeyV8wOmgs1Qi_m3PGE4bX3nPCbn05J5bU3Y87B93xaau0xdVc5KTt1hvNpxrE9PxUwOdmwEq5jSg63rgtwnMX6GokbwiHdx9g1kCV5TI/w640-h480/laves+skincare+first+impressions.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I kindly got sent these products to give a try. Their Botanical Rain Mist + B3 and their Bright & Lift Facial Elixir. The first thing I noticed is that the packaging is made glass and it feels well made and they look nice too. <div><br /></div><div><b>Botanical Rain Mist + B3 </b></div><div><i>Extreme Performance Toner </i></div><div><u>(RRP £40)</u></div><div>First things first, I just love the name of this product; matches it perfectly in my opinion. A toner for all skin types and works well at a few things including setting your makeup after application.</div><div><br /></div><div>It has a delicate mist spray which is quite relaxing and cooling while applying. Ingredients include rose, rosemary, lavender, neroli and chamomile which help skin balance and hydration. It also has added benefits of vitamin B3 which is a star as it evens out skin tone, promotes collagen and ensuring skin softness.</div><div><br /></div><div>I use this at random times of the day sometimes as its a relaxing scent and feels soothing on my skin. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Bright & Lift Facial Elixir - A Best Seller</b></div><div><i>Extreme Performance Facial Elixir</i></div><div><u>(RRP £65)</u></div><div>This is suitable for use in the morning and/or evening but for me personally, I prefer using any kind of serum in the evening as it has time to sink in. The serum intensely nourishes, soothes, calms restores elasticity and bring luminosity. Its ingredients are a rather unique blend of a combination of Omega 3, 5, 6, 7 9 and vitamins A, D, B1, B2, B6, E and K (sourced from cucumber, tomatoes, rosehip, broccoli and camelia. </div><div><br /></div><div>It can be used by all skin types. As I said I like using it at night time just after I have a cleanser, toned and used an eye cream. After serum, I will use a night time cream.</div><div><br /></div><div>I really love this serum so far. It has a very delicate scent in it which isn't added fragrance but more of the natural ingredients inside. It smells like soothing cucumbers and rose. I love the applicator with this as it doesn't give your too much product, just enough for what you need. I find it soaks into the skin after about 5 mins. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT59zCxOf13U2le8zYDSL2HF3S4nm4YVRHl4PaXL57p1HT7MU9xZHAzVMjbV7WybGWtft6t-IFNljmeq5ojo_pODiFytrdlIWC5jEDYBJO39vruVcXOD1Wq50yuEbsBc_qoxQnSBvK6dk/s1500/An+Introduction+to+Laves+-+a+Modern+Skincare+Brand%252C+Backed+by+Science.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT59zCxOf13U2le8zYDSL2HF3S4nm4YVRHl4PaXL57p1HT7MU9xZHAzVMjbV7WybGWtft6t-IFNljmeq5ojo_pODiFytrdlIWC5jEDYBJO39vruVcXOD1Wq50yuEbsBc_qoxQnSBvK6dk/w426-h640/An+Introduction+to+Laves+-+a+Modern+Skincare+Brand%252C+Backed+by+Science.png" width="426" /></a></div>Find out more about this wonderful brand at their website below<div><a href="https://www.laves.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.laves.co.uk/</a><br /><div>They have free postage when you spend over £30.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Have you tried anything from L'aves skincare; if so what have you tried?</div><div><br /></div>Until next time
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It's not been anything like we are used to and getting used to new norms is defiantly not easy and takes so time to get adjusted too as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>One thing for sure is that i don't wear lip products as much as I used to because of daily wearing face masks leaves the inside of my masks looking like a makeup removing wipe leaving my lipstick all over my mouth area which can be a right laugh if you're going to a restaurant for example LOL.</div><div> </div><div>Anyways here are the lipsticks I used so much they ended up being in my handbag! </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFEySppdy11lOCpSsdr7Rc_9-6QNTK-wagtVEYNVDk9enF798JFNFswlEcb4ioBPtctv7f5ceZRO8BI1fgsPGntk8aSF8n1btwsntTjJKQ3SRpV8jb1SEIV27h2cjjuk6tqdNdhtL9ylA/s2048/My+most+used+Lipsticks+so+far+this+year.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My most used Lipsticks so far this year | 2020" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFEySppdy11lOCpSsdr7Rc_9-6QNTK-wagtVEYNVDk9enF798JFNFswlEcb4ioBPtctv7f5ceZRO8BI1fgsPGntk8aSF8n1btwsntTjJKQ3SRpV8jb1SEIV27h2cjjuk6tqdNdhtL9ylA/s16000/My+most+used+Lipsticks+so+far+this+year.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Most used lipsticks so far this year</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Haus Laboratories Le Riot 'Blaze' (RRP £17.00)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am a huge fan of Lady Gaga so I just had to try her makeup. This gloss is just gorgeous as its an extremely high gloss, lightweight and a lovely subtle colour. Blaze is a lovely faded rose colour. I wear this on days I don't wear lots of makeup. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Makeup Revolution Pout Bomb Plumping Lip Glaze 'Kiss' (RRP £5.00 )</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They are 7 high shine gloss to choose from in the collection. I chose pink because of its a subtle pink with a lovely shine. They are infused with vitamin E for nourishment and have a slight tingle applying to add gloss and volume. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Haus Laboratories Le Monster Lip Crayon '1950' (RRP £18.00)</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Since I was a huge fan of the lipgloss I decided to try to get a lip crayon. I went for 1950 which is a vintage pure red. I really don't use lip crayons but i love this one as its creamy and easy outline the lips and fill in the lips with smooth, lightweight bright colour. I will defiantly be getting more of these. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer 'Fu$$y'(RRP £17.00)</span></i><div>I never wore lipgloss in years before buying this gloss, this converted me to wearing more lipgloss! This is one of the best lip products I have ever tried. Fu$$y is a soft romantic pink with a beautiful shimmer. It has a lovely peach scent and contains shea butter. I love it's shimmery and super glossy. <br /><div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Pixi Beauty day Lip Kit (RRP £16.00)</i></span></div><div>Pixi has an amazing selection of skincare but I really love their lip products. These are matte, long-lasting and lightweight. They have a nice scent and the colour looks fab. I really like the applicator, it drenches the lips with the shade and wow, just love.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAjNh30ScyM4JFMxjzjhySR738T0tbeyyfF1Wcr7_jW3vSqnuiLFbB3dV_saBHfWX1EVFE4MbEqQ4he0NlUtiNxEwHF4_L2CsAQBms7_1GsCkm4ft0Z2jfYVNITz8r2f5NHJYFYbrF82M/s1500/Pixi+Beauty+Summer+Makeup+Picks+%25283%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My most used Lipsticks so far this year | 2020" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAjNh30ScyM4JFMxjzjhySR738T0tbeyyfF1Wcr7_jW3vSqnuiLFbB3dV_saBHfWX1EVFE4MbEqQ4he0NlUtiNxEwHF4_L2CsAQBms7_1GsCkm4ft0Z2jfYVNITz8r2f5NHJYFYbrF82M/w426-h640/Pixi+Beauty+Summer+Makeup+Picks+%25283%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">So these are my favourites. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">What has everyone's favourite lip products been?</span></div><div><br /></div>Until next time </div><div>Mel x
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During the lockdown, I have to say my fitness levels did suffer as I didn't do as much exercise with restrictions and also me being super nervous of the virus put a dampener on things. I have been a member of the gym for a few years now so I was wondering how it would be when it opened up again. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">England opened their gyms in July but here in Scotland, it was nearer the end of August for them to open again with restrictions of course. Now I have to admit I was super nervous going back to the gym after all the time off and of course, the worry of COVID 19 was niggling in the back of my mind. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZtUlI7kie0UEKgefDd5pNFpKUIbEWXcRJnjQ-R_vrv_PaT4OqvSgHbZ4p6YSiV7crD4zAHjGPVEYOg2KYTIGVxqLM1nN3JkM9nmTXXoGl-HgHiWtDiSuIXvBggNh7ZqES4HXKbuy-Ao/s2048/Nature+Improve+Yourself+Blog+Banner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="I went back to Gym: After Lockdown" border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZtUlI7kie0UEKgefDd5pNFpKUIbEWXcRJnjQ-R_vrv_PaT4OqvSgHbZ4p6YSiV7crD4zAHjGPVEYOg2KYTIGVxqLM1nN3JkM9nmTXXoGl-HgHiWtDiSuIXvBggNh7ZqES4HXKbuy-Ao/w640-h360/Nature+Improve+Yourself+Blog+Banner.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Lq3EdwXmehMIdXAqOUG0W21IibwJ8uzqwYxZWAzDQ2AKuYjka91_SxSrH2CLr2G5dZzAjPxfL_5oIRYVum6kdFBWabHK5mjLNTt38ESewIIjnQ38fraRknD9u10NUkut-rMCkrhB0vw/s2048/+back+to+Pure+Gym%253A+After+Lockdown+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="I went back to Pure Gym: After Lockdown" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Lq3EdwXmehMIdXAqOUG0W21IibwJ8uzqwYxZWAzDQ2AKuYjka91_SxSrH2CLr2G5dZzAjPxfL_5oIRYVum6kdFBWabHK5mjLNTt38ESewIIjnQ38fraRknD9u10NUkut-rMCkrhB0vw/w640-h480/+back+to+Pure+Gym%253A+After+Lockdown+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I actually went back to my local gym the first day the gyms opened up again. I kinda surprised myself with that because I really thought I would have waited haha.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyways I prepared myself for the gym in advance such as wearing my gym clothes, water prepped and hand sanitizer popped in my handbag along with my gym lockers lock. The way the gym lets you in was different so you could enter your pin or scan a code on your phone so no need for touching the pin pad. Once you enter they are a hand sanitizer to use including instructions written nearby.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Everything in the gym was different... I mean really different. The machines were placed further apart and many areas had white tapes so people can work out in their own space. They also have loads of cleaning stations and hand sanitizers dotted everywhere, so you can clean your gym equipment prior to use and also after. Now I can't say it's true with every gym but mine you can see they have put a lot of effort in to make it a safe place for everyone to work out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Gyms have also limited the number of people who can workout at the same time. 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But that is quite easy to do as I am so used to wearing it while shopping. <div><br /></div><div>If you have or want a personal trainer; the good news is that you can still be trained by them with the obvious restrictions in place. I have seen lots of people be trained in the gym and its business as usual in that respect. <br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPxTfy-zx2ad8InPm3INxsnGojn9O7MZjLBYu9L6aNHmTTxgGVBurdN0t3T9gIsjhfFhdB7UYnoEzI8h9F11iWli468eIQZo7C8foQkmrDpc4RpsJWTIH9p6VL2wDjs7GWenEy_ddSN4/s1500/Pixi+Beauty+Summer+Makeup+Picks+%25282%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="I went back to Gym: After Lockdown" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPxTfy-zx2ad8InPm3INxsnGojn9O7MZjLBYu9L6aNHmTTxgGVBurdN0t3T9gIsjhfFhdB7UYnoEzI8h9F11iWli468eIQZo7C8foQkmrDpc4RpsJWTIH9p6VL2wDjs7GWenEy_ddSN4/w426-h640/Pixi+Beauty+Summer+Makeup+Picks+%25282%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Now I know it may not be like what many of us are used to but I can honestly say it felt safer and quite easy to adjust to once you are there doing your thing. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have been back a few times now and I have to say I am comfy with the cleaning standards and the rules enforced. Everything is labelled right and all you need is available. I am very happy with my gym workout sessions between my home workouts. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Have you been back to the gym since they reopened?</span></div><div><div><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></div><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Until next time </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Mel x
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</div>moonlightmelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632400366400874432noreply@blogger.com0Glasgow, UK55.864237 -4.25180627.554003163821157 -39.408056 84.174470836178841 30.904443999999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310526876052808117.post-13300660196881181062020-09-14T07:00:00.006+01:002020-10-01T15:27:23.429+01:00Dying my Hair with Bleach London Super Cool Colour Lavender Vida Loca | Review <div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Hello everyone! ❤</i></span></div><div><br /></div><div>If you follow me on <a href="www.instagram.com/moonlightmel" target="_blank">Instagram</a>/<a href="www.twitter.com/_moonlightmel_" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, you may have noticed I have changed my hair! I thought I'd tell you all my experience of how I got my hair the way it is now. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have lost count of the number of times I have changed my hair. It has been dyed it a variety of different colours over the years from blonde, pink to bright red. It has been so many times that even my gran says what colour hair does she have now LOL. A couple of weeks ago I decided to give the blonde a whirl again and while choosing a dye I seen this gorgeous shade '<i>Lavender Vida Loca</i>' by <i>Bleach London</i> and I just knew I just had to try it! </div><div><br /></div><div>Bleach London has become way more popular over the years and it's easy to spot their products in many high street shops and supermarkets. I got mine in Superdrug while shopping for other toiletries and skincare. They have a good variety of dyes, haircare and bleach. </div><div><br /></div><div>I really think I chose this one because I love Ricky Martins song Living 'la Vida Loca, such a classic! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLPQZymbucJuzUixaown2L_g_sPEhgl6_spQb5QN0P9Gj2BVH_DgjIPDt-AZxf0mT1c-TRADCtO1SffjlFRCaZdNDZRXen_QTZgCWe02WYWIjtcmf0dzazh_-P0IE8SZWK8vtpczhlKI/s2048/+Bleach+London+Super+Cool+Colour+Lavender+Vida+Loca+%257C+Review+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bleach London Super Cool Colour Lavender Vida Loca | Review" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLPQZymbucJuzUixaown2L_g_sPEhgl6_spQb5QN0P9Gj2BVH_DgjIPDt-AZxf0mT1c-TRADCtO1SffjlFRCaZdNDZRXen_QTZgCWe02WYWIjtcmf0dzazh_-P0IE8SZWK8vtpczhlKI/w640-h480/+Bleach+London+Super+Cool+Colour+Lavender+Vida+Loca+%257C+Review+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The application was swift enough as it's pretty much like a thick conditioner. I used this after washing my hair with shampoo and then towel drying my hair. After applying it I put a towel around my neck in case any fallout and I carried on with my afternoon by having a coffee while waiting the 30 minute processing time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I didn't apply with gloves which I know is a bit daft but it didn't stain my hands as its such a pastel colour. The smell was very pleasant too which is a nice change from many hair dyes out there that just smell so strong that they make a room smell. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Washing it out was just as you would with a conditioner, washing with warm water (not hot as that tends to make dyes come out much faster) I wasn't sure it was going to work as the dye itself looks way paler than the bottle but it turned out better than I thought a lovely pinky/lilac shade. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhftnFziLLt_YZ7hniWtD8z72hPkOlrOHvId1fLgei7-eCmZTjhpb1Pxa4T427yBP2DTWLm8jeOfCbZQnHUE-gLyyIZJ8oRKgsj9rd-41p6x9r9E1HGo5_lTqfVaiwyP1tQvo65Mkaz1zU/s2048/+Bleach+London+Super+Cool+Colour+Lavender+Vida+Loca+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dying my Hair with Bleach London Super Cool Colour Lavender Vida Loca | Review" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhftnFziLLt_YZ7hniWtD8z72hPkOlrOHvId1fLgei7-eCmZTjhpb1Pxa4T427yBP2DTWLm8jeOfCbZQnHUE-gLyyIZJ8oRKgsj9rd-41p6x9r9E1HGo5_lTqfVaiwyP1tQvo65Mkaz1zU/w640-h480/+Bleach+London+Super+Cool+Colour+Lavender+Vida+Loca+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>Now with a name like Lavender Vida Loca, I was kinda expecting the colour to be more of a vibrant purple but in all honesty, it isn't really like that. For me its a faint purple with a hint of pink. I can't say I don't like it but because I love how it looks but it sure looks different than expected. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have to say I can't imagine this working on hair apart from pale to platinum blonde as its that faint and pastel that it wouldn't be noticeable otherwise. </div><div><br /></div><div>I love how it looks on my hair and how simple it is to use but the shade on the packaging isn't the result I thought but thankfully one I am very happy with. Application is a breeze so no fuss redying when needed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrrlrHK5BvU-eXkLNbllE6pdGKqJwbzIXCXCMcfJUD79UPsjpESz5V_M00BPtcgCWllekpfDWEYxL1PccXSUHxtkKzHPCaJPpFCJdFXcwNftVa4-ZIHL2oPK0NpLkyalJ0X-r6fWnMwlM/s1500/Pixi+Beauty+Summer+Makeup+Picks+%25281%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bleach london lavender vida loca review" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrrlrHK5BvU-eXkLNbllE6pdGKqJwbzIXCXCMcfJUD79UPsjpESz5V_M00BPtcgCWllekpfDWEYxL1PccXSUHxtkKzHPCaJPpFCJdFXcwNftVa4-ZIHL2oPK0NpLkyalJ0X-r6fWnMwlM/w426-h640/Pixi+Beauty+Summer+Makeup+Picks+%25281%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div>The whole experience has not put me off trying Bleach London products because its a brand I have used a lot of the years and many of their products are just brilliant. I might just try another semi-permanent hair colour of theirs in a few months time to see if that fairs better but you can count it being on my blog if or when I do, whenever that will be.<div><br /></div><div>Bleach London is available in quite a few stores such as Superdrug. They also have their own website you can check out for yourselves to see what they have to offer. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Have you tried Bleach London products before; if so what are your favourites?</span></i></b></div><div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><i><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: medium;">Until next time </span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: medium;">Mel x
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All opinions are my own</u></div><div><u style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(36, 36, 36); color: #242424; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: 9.6px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></u></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQluMg85oF0ZL0J9ebLvVzURJfGuVBqrdR4pxq3nGIE1W64FmBUyllSXF8CWhrD3WzIJGcrBErCfv6HzrZpNFhOH7ZKobCNmC_ZnVI7cxhZq2-2hFeYz21F5wPvQROP0T5Tm3VHYgaaRE/s554/hello+everyone+.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQluMg85oF0ZL0J9ebLvVzURJfGuVBqrdR4pxq3nGIE1W64FmBUyllSXF8CWhrD3WzIJGcrBErCfv6HzrZpNFhOH7ZKobCNmC_ZnVI7cxhZq2-2hFeYz21F5wPvQROP0T5Tm3VHYgaaRE/s320/hello+everyone+.png" width="320" /></a></div></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>We are on the very end of summer now but I don't know about you guys but I am going to make the most of it while I can, especially with 2020 being such a crazy year. Pixi has sent me a package of their summer best selling makeup so I thought I'd try them for a while and tell you all about them. </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inside the personalised tote bag, they sent me was a few goodies that fit perfectly in the tote bag! Let's see my thoughts on each so far... </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tApTVkGz6DkU8TFqIgBsg46P1NjtSpbmwEWVwyIovyu1uJiU0ZMVgqdoAN0CvrxQ3suDqu6CGEGhulMMNl1ECfY1bSAloxoHq8FQ38HD7QxhKlzQySVm0MPEV7nyr8iHsxDsRy3Qi3I/s2048/Pixi+Beauty+Summer+Makeup+Picks+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pixi Beauty Summer Makeup Picks" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tApTVkGz6DkU8TFqIgBsg46P1NjtSpbmwEWVwyIovyu1uJiU0ZMVgqdoAN0CvrxQ3suDqu6CGEGhulMMNl1ECfY1bSAloxoHq8FQ38HD7QxhKlzQySVm0MPEV7nyr8iHsxDsRy3Qi3I/w640-h480/Pixi+Beauty+Summer+Makeup+Picks+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">So whats in the Pixi Summer Makeup Picks?</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Endless Shade Sticks (£12.00 each)</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got two of these sent out to try which is good because it's nice to see which works for me personally. These are basically eyeshadow pens than you simply swipe them over your eyelids and they deliver super creamy pigmented eyeshadow without any hassle or the need for makeup brushes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They have a little bit of shimmer in them which adds a little bit of sparkle to the eyes which I think looks really nice. You don't need to sharpen these and you simply screw up the bottom for more product. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Lash Booster Mascara (£14.00)</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ever wonder which mascara to pick in a shop because they all seem to do one job such as either curling, lengthening or defining. Well, this mascara is a 3 trick pony and can do all 3 jobs. The wand is HUGE compared to any other mascara wand I have tried before but it's easy to use. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The mascara is simple enough to apply and the product itself is long-lasting, glossy and covers all the lashes easily. My lashes still look good at the end of the day which is good.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSwKfP3vXPr34vJlDFr4cr145vbaTuztf-CXvno5m8aRM7JZatSjGqWoxB2wSqkGOSAyuqQdrG7Bh2CNlZbOxqztH0smSpLxuLymYdUVfoU84WFbkrgWeDCriI7EH6vAD7qEfU-ihRcIA/s2048/IMG_0386.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pixi Beauty Summer Makeup Picks" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSwKfP3vXPr34vJlDFr4cr145vbaTuztf-CXvno5m8aRM7JZatSjGqWoxB2wSqkGOSAyuqQdrG7Bh2CNlZbOxqztH0smSpLxuLymYdUVfoU84WFbkrgWeDCriI7EH6vAD7qEfU-ihRcIA/w640-h480/IMG_0386.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO73EBaTVN_a_kRTzhCtPMc5ZqFBcxX3RI2xzktMW64_hVotbkWFXYKOWhe8B4-x0ui94sSKYC_to-TG8KyXeVgdrmN7axdMXcgTbZt5JEQXSBeKpGVjqgzx-kLRFc-M1uAdjv3XO5FXI/s2048/Pixi+Beauty++Makeup+Picks+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pixi Beauty Summer Makeup Picks" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO73EBaTVN_a_kRTzhCtPMc5ZqFBcxX3RI2xzktMW64_hVotbkWFXYKOWhe8B4-x0ui94sSKYC_to-TG8KyXeVgdrmN7axdMXcgTbZt5JEQXSBeKpGVjqgzx-kLRFc-M1uAdjv3XO5FXI/w640-h480/Pixi+Beauty++Makeup+Picks+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Lip Lift Max (£12.00)</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">So some days I like a plumper looking lips but I don't want my lips done any time soon so I like using products like lip lift max as they add more shape and plumpness without the need of lip jobs. These come in 5 different subtle shades, I got sweet nectar which is like a peachy colour. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When you first apply this it has a cooling tingling sensation on the lips which I gotta admit I wasn't keen on the first time I tried it but I got used to it as it was only a temporary feeling. The lip lift adds volume as it has peptides which hydrate, firms and plumps. Not only does it plump it nourishes as it has aloe in it which helps heal, jojoba which moisturises and chamomile which soothes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Summer Glow Palette (£18.00) </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a multiuse palette which a lovely selection of bronzers and highlighters. I love the selection of colours in here as you can have the sunkissed look all year round which is wonderful.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I like using the bronzers defining my cheeks, nose and forehead while with the highlighters I like using it on my cheeks, brow, nose and cupids bow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05MrgvYIlFsaeNbv-u-dLAkziFHcImSW_v6JkHozMPl6DgVSW6sUk3h-Le6OJOhgLlF_sE6MJkF3Cu0JQzWUKY4Cgy5Uy7mfKY29xiPKbAjPKllxDEknDfixl2_HsXVUudeOpiK0Qmro/s1500/Pixi+Beauty+Summer+Makeup+Picks.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05MrgvYIlFsaeNbv-u-dLAkziFHcImSW_v6JkHozMPl6DgVSW6sUk3h-Le6OJOhgLlF_sE6MJkF3Cu0JQzWUKY4Cgy5Uy7mfKY29xiPKbAjPKllxDEknDfixl2_HsXVUudeOpiK0Qmro/w426-h640/Pixi+Beauty+Summer+Makeup+Picks.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">What are your favourite makeup products from Pixi?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time </div><div style="text-align: center;">Mel x</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><script>
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They have a few brands under their brand already include Revolution Pro, Skincare and Makeup Obsession. XX Revolution is a new sub-brand that a good selection of makeup and skincare to choose from, I chose a random selection of things I needed. </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now I first noticed XX Revolution advertised on the Makeup Revolution Instagram page and the first thing I noticed was the packaging and I knew I had to try it out for myself. XX Revolution is based on the new decade and the evolution of skincare and makeup. </div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpAs2IGUtKgzfYGCWmHtLmRAoeHUcCowg5IrLM1lqoVakVMQxB3F6pXhpPYIHol8PMrWfHUSFBLo-a_Wy7NLS9PCoY5GvRywnFvVdjeHowp3x-m6UbDtydGRjWPMnnibcrhgc5qLeaj5o/s2048/XX+Revolution+-+First+Impressions+.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="XX Revolution - Haul & First Impressions" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpAs2IGUtKgzfYGCWmHtLmRAoeHUcCowg5IrLM1lqoVakVMQxB3F6pXhpPYIHol8PMrWfHUSFBLo-a_Wy7NLS9PCoY5GvRywnFvVdjeHowp3x-m6UbDtydGRjWPMnnibcrhgc5qLeaj5o/w640-h480/XX+Revolution+-+First+Impressions+.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">What I Bought</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Bronzer Powder (RRP £10)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">They are 10 skin true shades to choose from and they come in a creamy matte finish. They are great for adding more warmth to any skin tone and are buildable. I bought 'Command' which is a matte cool brown. I have used this a few times and I can say a little bit sure goes a long way. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Quick Fixx Translucent Setting Powder (RRP £10)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">A simple as can be setting powder! Suitable for all skin tones. This sets makeup easily with the powder applicator. It has a delicate scent to it. I do recommend keeping it upright or powder can leak out the sides of the compact. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">XXcess Blush Powder (RRP £8)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">They are a massive selection of 16 blushers to choose from os they are a choice for every skin tone. They don't have the same finish either as some are shimmer and some are matte finish. I bought 'Entice' which is a matte peach. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIewC84XhTZRC9pgDqoMKTq1xRPVfTofU4UfXgE5iq7KSPszB5W21VNXWfBQO7jwYzOc_bLLIb_CbptG36hVI9IbhsYKeysXE4n5a4RA59kEvd7qiXGh0o73qvYL24b7xFlWQ_pn2mNI4/s2048/XX+Revolution+-+First+Impressions+review.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="XX Revolution - Haul & First Impressions" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIewC84XhTZRC9pgDqoMKTq1xRPVfTofU4UfXgE5iq7KSPszB5W21VNXWfBQO7jwYzOc_bLLIb_CbptG36hVI9IbhsYKeysXE4n5a4RA59kEvd7qiXGh0o73qvYL24b7xFlWQ_pn2mNI4/w640-h480/XX+Revolution+-+First+Impressions+review.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Second Skin CompleXXion Primer Cream (RRP £15) </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't usually use a primer, I am usually a moisturiser and SPF kinda person but I thought why not give this a whirl to see if I like it. I love the packaging for this, it looks and feels very luxurious. The primer itself reminds me of Benefits pore primer. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">XXFine Micro Pencil (RRP £7) </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">They is 10 shades to choose from which is quite good! I chose blonde as my hair was a bleached blonde at the time plus I wear blonde wigs from time to time and it went very well. The pencil is wonderful at creating an at-home look like microblading brows.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4CXV1L6TtV77qOZmYqtCyRUc09vdmaF7xaCcXClmjM73EOW8OS9riIMmyZvNS9IBi1b8AsvIhd5XM3bBwicniLj_0CSR4y3bkIJByoxs9l7omvPQJntgihEowzo75LoiJtO671GhJpCM/s1500/Untitled+%252834%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="XX Revolution - Haul & First Impressions" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4CXV1L6TtV77qOZmYqtCyRUc09vdmaF7xaCcXClmjM73EOW8OS9riIMmyZvNS9IBi1b8AsvIhd5XM3bBwicniLj_0CSR4y3bkIJByoxs9l7omvPQJntgihEowzo75LoiJtO671GhJpCM/w427-h640/Untitled+%252834%2529.png" width="427" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I really like XXRevolution so far. Everything I have tried so far has worked out really well for me and for the price range I think they fair really good too. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Have you tried XXRevolution; if so what are your thoughts on it? </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Until next time </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Mel x</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><script>
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No need for more forms to fill after the first just an email to confirm you want a box and also to see if you address is correct. </i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>I have had a few of the Triyit boxes now (not all but ones i am matched with) This boxes theme is 'The Perfect Picnic' and the products inside are full-sized products that are perfect to take on a picnic. </div><div><br /></div><div><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Let's see whats in the box, shall we?</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHUap19JzIfDUDpartQJGdSeBcLhcEO4YzhKnMxZTTZV8L5ZsYc7UXorsmjEMeTKFQ76vLOBQZAmMYx4zLu04pWDzkbhm-pQVUhRMyi_Ax9fclnHMas-yO-G0klccV-OqgeKEPqbWt3g/s2048/Triyit+-+The+Perfect+Picnic+Campaign+Box+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHUap19JzIfDUDpartQJGdSeBcLhcEO4YzhKnMxZTTZV8L5ZsYc7UXorsmjEMeTKFQ76vLOBQZAmMYx4zLu04pWDzkbhm-pQVUhRMyi_Ax9fclnHMas-yO-G0klccV-OqgeKEPqbWt3g/s640/Triyit+-+The+Perfect+Picnic+Campaign+Box+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Instead of the usual one box, I was sent two boxes and a box of dry cat food. The reason for the two boxes is one of the boxes had fresh baguettes which obviously they didn't want to be squashed with the other products. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Inside the package, they were 7 full-size product. All apparently suitable for a picnic ( apart from the cat food though LOL) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><i>Let's see what's inside...</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">Swizzels PUDS Bag 150g </b>(RRP £1)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These chew bars are inspired by British desserts such as apple pie & custard. They have natural flavours and are all individually wrapped so they are great for sharing. Not only are they great for sharing they are all vegan and vegetarian friendly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I personally am not a huge fan of these as I find them far too chewy and for me plus the flavours aren't for me. My son enjoys them though. I think they are great for the price of £1 as you have so many in the packet. Each bar is 64 calories. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rating: 5/10</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">La Boulangere Mini Brioche Baugettes </b>(RRP £1.30)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you love brioche bread then you are just going to love these mini brioche baguettes! These are slightly sweet so I was unsure to have anything savoury in them but damn I was wrong they are just delicious. They work so well with Quorn ham or cheese and pickle, YUM! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They are crafted by french bakers and are vegetarian friendly. Each baguette is 288 calories. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rating: 10/10</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">Harringtons Complete Dry Cat Food Chicken 425g</b> (RRP £1.59) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> My cat knew they were cat food in the package as soon as I opened it! The dry food is made with fresh chicken, enriched with taurine for vision and heart health. It also has omegas 3 and 6 for glossy fur. Vitamin E to help with the immune system and chicory root for digestion</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My cat loves this food! He has had it before this. I think we will stick to this food for him. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Salem rates it 10/10</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqksrEMeRPKaWscwZOV-lRtGWBVT9vBNMYJN3PcjpP03XKxBHKWh_A2arUVAIyZCmqxm810aD6nGeSWJMbzlIQGcvRDlTjSJT8YONROqGcq0b62pGHxZyUZC3UD4wfaNAH0482vcn3xU/s2048/Triyit+-+The+Perfect+Picnic+Campaign+Box+review.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Triyit - The Perfect Picnic Campaign Box" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIqksrEMeRPKaWscwZOV-lRtGWBVT9vBNMYJN3PcjpP03XKxBHKWh_A2arUVAIyZCmqxm810aD6nGeSWJMbzlIQGcvRDlTjSJT8YONROqGcq0b62pGHxZyUZC3UD4wfaNAH0482vcn3xU/w640-h480/Triyit+-+The+Perfect+Picnic+Campaign+Box+review.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;">All Shook Up Pink Grapefruit & Lavender White Wine Spritz 250ml </span>(RRP £1.60)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A simple way to have a mixed drink without the fuss of mixing drinks! All shook up have a nice selection of premixed alcohol drinks. This one is a white wine spritzer with soda water with natural grapefruit and lavender flavour. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really like this drink as it was balanced and not over the top with flavour. Not sure on the calories as yet. I am not sure if I would get again but might try the other flavours. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">Purdeys Edge Natural Energy 330ml</b> (RRP £ ) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now I have to say my favourite drinks tend to be energy drinks such as monster and Lucozade. I have heard of many natural energy drinks but I've never been fans of them enough to stop my usual shopping habits. This drink is very nice as it made with fruit juices which make it taste very nice. I love the fact it has plenty of vitamins in this. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I would try it again for sure whenever i need an energy drink. It has 28 calories per 100ml. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CHuxpoGefUM" width="320" youtube-src-id="CHuxpoGefUM"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">Jack Links Original Beef Bar </b>(RRP £2 for a pack of 3)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are 100% beef and a perfect snack for when you are feeling peckish. They are high in protein and gluten-free. I am vegetarian so my partner ate this and he enjoyed it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They have 65 calories per bar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Mikes Hard Seltzer Black Cherry </b></span>(RRP £2.00)<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is alcoholic sparkling water with a hint of flavour. They are vegan friendly and come in three flavours; Black cherry, Lemon and lime. I think they are a great thing and taste lovely too. They are low in sugar have 100 calories too for anyone watching the calories like me. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW99PRjxz0seSbjJqHC1GxE7Hr1H1Zrf35dv6qr6oEyOZV67MICKAg37gVS8tFUJ7bu1SBh9l0qYjaeKRHkvrMgbrJe1sYxZxX9c_I40kG6O0I1JzoVoOy1rGKvboBUJ3aU8ORQIsn9Zg/s1500/Triyit+The+Perfect+Picnic+Campaign+Box+.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW99PRjxz0seSbjJqHC1GxE7Hr1H1Zrf35dv6qr6oEyOZV67MICKAg37gVS8tFUJ7bu1SBh9l0qYjaeKRHkvrMgbrJe1sYxZxX9c_I40kG6O0I1JzoVoOy1rGKvboBUJ3aU8ORQIsn9Zg/s640/Triyit+The+Perfect+Picnic+Campaign+Box+.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I really love the picnic theme of this campaigns Tryit box. The weather matched it well so you could take these on a picnic. All the things in the box were great. I love trying new things so this box is great.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">What are your thought on the Triyit box/</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Until next time
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So instead of doing that straight away I got my camera out and took a picture of them all and decided to share with you all my opinions on each of these products. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyways I am glad I found these because I have been meaning to do these kinda posts for months so its definalty a kick start for me to do these again. Most of these I have bought myself except for the Ark Skincare.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>So let's see whats empty and my thoughts on them</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lee Stafford Bleach Blondes Golden Girl Oil</span></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>£9.99 for 50ml </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">My hair may not be blonde anymore but my hair has been bleached so I like using serums to help keep my hair more manageable. This serum can be used on damp hair to make more manageable and also to dry hair to make hair more smooth. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really like this. serum as its lightweight on the hair and leaves no residue on hands after. Even though this is meant for bleached blondes I think it worked so well on my hair to keep it more manageable. I would defiantly get this again one day, it is great. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">Bull Dog Skincare Sensitive Moisturiser </span></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>£6.00 for 100ml</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I personally didn't use this but my partner did. He enjoyed using it and always remembered to use it every morning and evening without fail. It has no smell which is a bonus and works well under an SPF cream. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The formula is great as it hydrates the skin without any greasy sticky residue and just leaves the skin feeling soft. It is a good price as he likes it and works well for him. He would repurchase this. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">Ark Skincare Age Protect Skin Vitality Moisturizer *(gifted)</span></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>£35 for 55ml</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the first time I have used a pump-action moisturiser and I did like it because you get the right amount each time and it's easy to clean after. It's rich in antioxidants and leaves skin feeling clean, radiant and vibrant. I liked using this in the morning after cleansing, toning followed by an eye cream. I mix some serum with this sometimes if I feel my skin needs more TLC. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As much as I loved this moisturiser I won't repurchase as id get something for 30 plus skin from now on. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">Moroccan Oil Treatment Orignal </span></u></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">£13.45p for 25 (larger sizes available)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">This oil is infused with antioxidant-rich argan oil which has to strengthen properties and vitamins for shine enhancing. This oil was a hit for us because it detangles hair effortlessly and makes much more manageable but at the same time leaving hair soft.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really love this oil, it works wonders on my hair especially with the damage from the bleach. Even though it's on the expensive side I do think it's worth it for me. I would repurchase. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">OGX Beauty Kukui Oil Anti-Frizz Hydrating Oil</span></i></b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">£8.99 for 118ml</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used this for my partners and my kid's hair to calm the frizz and make it easier for me to style. It has a nice refreshing smell but I did find it a touch on the sticky side on hands but it easily washes off. I don't know if it helped with how the hair looks but it did make brushing a bit easier.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Even though this product was ok I do have more favourites out there that work better in my opinion. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpE1VhMx1nz8QTPYANaxr3mf5RoljUZWNT_kByrsfCeoC_NFHvpnlGuxAZPNBIjC_7hSA6UGm9XXA2w3sTtC-f5wIktWf-hzEdrDNF6j3gxLuxHOP_Acjir7VaxG-Ue1rLnFc3t4_DTEc/s1102/revolution+fast+base+foundation+stick+%25281%2529.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpE1VhMx1nz8QTPYANaxr3mf5RoljUZWNT_kByrsfCeoC_NFHvpnlGuxAZPNBIjC_7hSA6UGm9XXA2w3sTtC-f5wIktWf-hzEdrDNF6j3gxLuxHOP_Acjir7VaxG-Ue1rLnFc3t4_DTEc/w427-h640/revolution+fast+base+foundation+stick+%25281%2529.png" width="427" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I hope you enjoyed this post! I will hopefully be adding more of these whenever I have used more products up. More in-depth products reviews here and they're too :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: xx-large;">What products have you used up in July? </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time
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I was meant to be going to a Diana Ross concert this month but for obvious reasons, all concerts and festivals right now have been postponed or cancelled. But since we have none of them just now doesn't mean we can't get midsummer ready right? Pixi have you sorted so you can still enjoy festival style makeup. </font></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pixi was very generous to gift this gorgeous belted bag with some festival-inspired goodies inside. Inside is a mixture of products which I will tell you more about below!</div><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOy3oWoBm22BwEndI7gn_uYMuv1gMEmimyG35HqO2WOO5bOi_vyU1PNSlybOuRCDse23JUc76vJPSAnjA3FCo9MSBw0lBXqYoyCsIEhwEXRzvrh1VcN3DArystveco_kohi-FyCY7muI/s5184/Get+Midsummer+Ready+with+Pixi+.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Get Midsummer Ready with Pixi" border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOy3oWoBm22BwEndI7gn_uYMuv1gMEmimyG35HqO2WOO5bOi_vyU1PNSlybOuRCDse23JUc76vJPSAnjA3FCo9MSBw0lBXqYoyCsIEhwEXRzvrh1VcN3DArystveco_kohi-FyCY7muI/w640-h480/Get+Midsummer+Ready+with+Pixi+.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><font color="#ba67c8" size="6"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQAWAkWqIYK6HTkMqzsB0H9IMnKL-4_TGoc1PU4H58Ktq_47pheS1FnF7ZjuNpZ78I_OZCS4Bp-PsxqcPzEipPr-Zv-toeyNjRimK-sd3VblmGJnuMiP95dfgUl7fCjo8dxeg-ONyeG5M/s5184/Pixi+Favourites+to+get+you+Midsummer+Ready%2521+.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQAWAkWqIYK6HTkMqzsB0H9IMnKL-4_TGoc1PU4H58Ktq_47pheS1FnF7ZjuNpZ78I_OZCS4Bp-PsxqcPzEipPr-Zv-toeyNjRimK-sd3VblmGJnuMiP95dfgUl7fCjo8dxeg-ONyeG5M/w640-h480/Pixi+Favourites+to+get+you+Midsummer+Ready%2521+.png" width="640" /></a></div><u><br /></u></font></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><font color="#ba67c8" size="6"><u>So what's inside the belt bag?</u></font></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="courier"><b><a href="https://pixibeauty.co.uk/collections/shadow/products/glitter-y-eye-quad?variant=13257852682307" target="_blank">Glitter-Y-Eye Quad </a>(£14.00 each)</b></font></div><div style="text-align: center;">An eye twinkly quad with pressed glitter shadows. This palette is called 'Blue Pearl' which is 4 ocean resembling sparkly eyeshadows. They are also 2 other palettes like this in the collection. They can be used alone or as a topper for another eyeshadow. Ingredients include castor oil which helps hydrate and also vitamin e which nourishes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="courier"><b><a href="https://pixibeauty.co.uk/products/liplift-max" target="_blank">LipLift Max</a> (£12.00 each) </b></font></div><div style="text-align: center;">Not only does this peptide lip plumper add a little bit of volume but it also nourishes while it enhances. They have a slight tint to them and they are 5 of them in the collection, I got 'Peony Bloom' which is slightly tinted rose pink. They have a lovely minty scent and once applied they have slight tingle but that goes away quickly. It works nicely for a quick add of volume which lasts a few hours. Ingredients include peptides which plump fine lines, Jojoba oil which nourishes and chamomile extract which soothes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font face="courier"><b><a href="https://pixibeauty.co.uk/products/makeup-melting-cleansing-cloth?variant=34997453194" target="_blank">Makeup Melting Cleansing Cloths</a> ( £10.00 for a pack of 40 wipes)</b></font></div><div style="text-align: center;">These pre-moistened cleansing cloths gently remove makeup while balancing skin. They are travel friendly and have a lovely light floral scent. They melt makeup off easily including waterproof makeup, no need to wash off. Ingredients including grape seed oil which breaks down makeup, glycerin which traps moisture to the skin and chamomile which is soothing. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><font face="courier"><a href="https://pixibeauty.co.uk/products/h20-skindrink?variant=34997452234" target="_blank">H20 Skindrink</a> ( £24.00 each) </font></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This intense lightweight moisture gel delivers moisture to the skin which is great for thirsty skin. It has a cooling burst with its encapsulated water. Ingredients include green tea which gives powerful antioxidant properties, rosemary which rejuvenates and glycerin which helps trap moisture to the skin. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl3Vy54MG-liM4bC-fPApyFHkryLE-iejfnoCI2_WL3xqHpGnDwyr48GboZSxy_Fku9SC3nn19zXHjFDus6vYuhQzCOuyNMc95YJ4PpxfVbL2n9den162g7kNhvDR1LOAgxneOQzLvsdQ/s1500/Untitled+%252831%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="get midsummer ready with pixi" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl3Vy54MG-liM4bC-fPApyFHkryLE-iejfnoCI2_WL3xqHpGnDwyr48GboZSxy_Fku9SC3nn19zXHjFDus6vYuhQzCOuyNMc95YJ4PpxfVbL2n9den162g7kNhvDR1LOAgxneOQzLvsdQ/w416-h625/Untitled+%252831%2529.png" width="416" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So that's everything inside my belt bag! 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These monthly rewind posts will have a mixture of subjects including fashion, what I've been watching and blog posts during the month.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lockdown is on day 10290.... well it might as well be because I have lost count on how many days now. June was a super fast month for us all which is funny because jump back to April it seemed to last forever. Lockdown is taking some adjusting too but we are doing our best for sure.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><font size="5">FASHION</font></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtA_3XkK2QtmA3Xh9r0rcTxSk72o75rc3V6lsNwPQ-FMGWTtxEwkishMNoATySdMbd5AB0fKoQQFTwO_USwfnoltPjD8k2NAM3D1T949YXjWde71BWDMak8-CLE5bhbdp7fg9QSKF0OfM/s3024/shein+plus+size+black+top+.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtA_3XkK2QtmA3Xh9r0rcTxSk72o75rc3V6lsNwPQ-FMGWTtxEwkishMNoATySdMbd5AB0fKoQQFTwO_USwfnoltPjD8k2NAM3D1T949YXjWde71BWDMak8-CLE5bhbdp7fg9QSKF0OfM/w400-h400/shein+plus+size+black+top+.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>(outfit 1 details: Shein Top in 1XL <span style="background-color: white; color: #999999; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">SKU: vest180423704</span></div><div><font face="inherit">New Look Jeans - old had a few years</font></div><div>Scooby-Doo Converse)</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyPhxqYsMpNWDEhrrmbiOxTx5ao_Jc6NupF4D0IWkAz0Y2YYSHpX4HdF6GBtDSk_qflVcL3kNXWQ876mOqXBm3ndVNKIg-05ONSYaCtp2oLakbWpa79qq1l1BRkBrs2Pjocs-8SVd2gZs/s3023/shein+plus+size+dungrees.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3023" data-original-width="3023" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyPhxqYsMpNWDEhrrmbiOxTx5ao_Jc6NupF4D0IWkAz0Y2YYSHpX4HdF6GBtDSk_qflVcL3kNXWQ876mOqXBm3ndVNKIg-05ONSYaCtp2oLakbWpa79qq1l1BRkBrs2Pjocs-8SVd2gZs/w400-h400/shein+plus+size+dungrees.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>(Outfit 2: Hat - Primark, Had a few years now</div><div>Shein Dungerees <span style="background-color: white; color: #999999; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">SKU: swjumpsui01190709049</span></div><div>Top - Primark )</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh33CmBGsHBlOhp28eth_wzxOAvndwkiCOB8SxlPWgVz1l_rr_RkWOMVPyb4YBi5bBWGMLNH_xXlD7jGN92owNyugufQ8YmPsfRQDsA9bd1o-59jQJ0E9pUnyPeo65LegY2u0413y2QYY/s3023/plus+size+metallica+tshirt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3023" data-original-width="3023" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh33CmBGsHBlOhp28eth_wzxOAvndwkiCOB8SxlPWgVz1l_rr_RkWOMVPyb4YBi5bBWGMLNH_xXlD7jGN92owNyugufQ8YmPsfRQDsA9bd1o-59jQJ0E9pUnyPeo65LegY2u0413y2QYY/w400-h400/plus+size+metallica+tshirt.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Outfit 3: Top - Found in a charity shop</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pants - Zara Basics)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><font size="5">What Happened in June</font></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li>We completed our homeschooling journey! My goodness, that was a journey and a half but we made the most of it. We are still going to be doing some lessons during the summer too. </li><li>My brother in law got a new kitten called Nero! He is a ginger tom and he's lush! </li><li>I got some Scooby doo converse shoes! I am a huge fan of scooby doo so I'm super glad to have these. </li><li>I got some new house plants and also some of my homegrown strawberries ripened! Super happy with them. My tomato and cucumber plants are growing so well. </li><li>My mum is awaiting test results and damn I am worried. Time is taking ages</li><li>I haven't read as much as I would like and i have lost the book I have nearly finished.</li><li>We went to the park a few times during the month to make the most of the weather, obviously, socially distanced though. </li></ul><div><br /></div><div><font size="5"><b>Goals for July</b></font></div><div><ul><li>Read more! I fell short in June but I did manage to read more than the previous month which is a plus. </li><li>Finishing decorating my flat. I have done a lot of decorating so far. So far I have nearly finished my kitchen, living room, kids rooms and my own. I need some finishing touches and that will be it.</li></ul></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfLcDp1TzBY0HdHsJRjolVbwblxmoDOh7ylxLCCyZAi_QktDBa6_4NRlUjRJoDGHSWU7VSd2QbRIAYrwdmbmUaCnSPeoNqAyntsn0Ej8pqrAtEYEAsqYbIHQ7OTVW5r1sFcyjUr3sjv0/s4032/lab+with+a+pride+flag.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="lab with pride flag" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfLcDp1TzBY0HdHsJRjolVbwblxmoDOh7ylxLCCyZAi_QktDBa6_4NRlUjRJoDGHSWU7VSd2QbRIAYrwdmbmUaCnSPeoNqAyntsn0Ej8pqrAtEYEAsqYbIHQ7OTVW5r1sFcyjUr3sjv0/w480-h640/lab+with+a+pride+flag.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><font size="5">Blog Posts</font></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.moonlightmel.co.uk/2020/06/just-arrived-pixi-retinol-jasmine.html" target="_blank">Pixi Retinol Collection</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.moonlightmel.co.uk/2020/06/alya-skin-pink-clay-mask.html" target="_blank">Alya Skin Face Mask </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.moonlightmel.co.uk/2020/06/lush-nana-shower-gel-review.html" target="_blank">Lush Nana Shower Gel</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDeu6Dqg7zhRjblhN9bCZk3mNa0FWnNuM-iwxjRBStSYuoYj1KOFFI8STIp4pcMyYQMCxYndgeyqv0Hl02Wevc_DTJaCkxkSdpDn3TjTkcgYshboD8w0e5OSTck0GU1QH_C4xcUg7qxbM/s1500/Untitled+%252830%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDeu6Dqg7zhRjblhN9bCZk3mNa0FWnNuM-iwxjRBStSYuoYj1KOFFI8STIp4pcMyYQMCxYndgeyqv0Hl02Wevc_DTJaCkxkSdpDn3TjTkcgYshboD8w0e5OSTck0GU1QH_C4xcUg7qxbM/w426-h640/Untitled+%252830%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time
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