Blogger Hangout event 2016 + VLOG

Watch my YouTube Video/ Vlog at Bloggers Hangout Event
Below are full information on my first hand opinions on products. 

Bloggers hangout, formerly known as Bloggers Love is a gifting event where companies get to showcase their latest products and gift Bloggers products and gifts for them to try out.
There's clothing, beauty and hair products / electronics to choose from.

Every girl enjoys getting benificial girly freebies.  I've been going for years. There are always refreshments displayed beautifully and chic. They often change venue so get on the list!
www.thebloggershangout.com

View my Last post on my outfit for the event. Check out my OUTFIT DEETS

Below are first impressions of products I've been given

I love all that LAB2 have to offer. Their stuff is absolutely amazing. I've used the eye make up brushes and they're so soft and give you instructions on how to do your eye make up on the back of the pack.

The UV lamp comes with gel nail polish, primer and cleanser it truly looks amazing I cannot wait to try!

I will do a separate blog post on this soon.
http://www.lab2beauty.com

AMIE naturally kind products are absolutely amazing but unfortunately I have a problem

Matt finish moisturiser - I felt fresh and more youthful looking. It made my skin look very healthy and sat well under my foundation. With a matt product you don't need a primer i'd say.

Though I have sensitive skin so I need to try this out using it alone as I did for the next product. 

New leaf deep pore exfoliating polish - This is one of the best facial scrubs i've ever used! It brightens my skintone,  it feels smooth and soft on the skin. I use it on my face and neck, it truly is a fantastic scrub. Though unfortunatley it has given me huge spots on my face so i've had to stop using. 

I will try each product alone to analyse which products from their range are suitable for extra extra sensitive skin, I say extra extra sensitive as I can't even use johnsons baby skincare or wipes as it ruins my skin. My face is literally more delicate than a newborn it's irritating literally!

If you don't have highly sensitive skin like moi then i'm very jealous, you'll enjoy this range!

http://amieskincare.com

Wow this cream is thick and feels absolutely amazing! But it's rather potent and too thick to put on your face as a daily moisturiser. Though if you watched my Youtube Video Vlog above, you'd have heard the consultant say that it's just for your knees and elbows but can use as a facemask.

www.weleda.co.uk

Berry White have some refreshing drinks, I like that it's organic but the acquired taste takes some time to get used to. I think I need to try every flavour for about a week to try and get used to it, because it would be nice to enjoy a fizzy drink knowing it's organic with 0 sugar.

www.berrywhite.com

I like this braclet. I would prefer the style, if it was sterling silver. but it's beautiful.

Nadia Minkoff London jewellery 

nadiaminkoff.com

This is the coolest soap i've come across. Watch my video above for more details 

It smelled amazing! Looks as tasty as it smells. I really wish this was edible :)

www.STVDI05.co.uk

Really good stuff that works!! The cream really helps for dry skin, leaving your skin moisturised the whole day, I like that the bottle has a pump. Easy to carry around in my bag

The ointment in the tiny jar is fantastic, I told the lady I had a rash on my face from Guerlain foundation and she told me to use this keep it on my face for 24hours and it will soothe my rash and it did. it's got rid of it from underneath my neck. it was horrible keeping this on for 24hours as it's like putting vix on your face that texture but it worked.

www.purepotions.co.uk

I was so happy to get this stuff!! Watch my video above to find out more information. I will be making a blog post very soon on the nail art and gel nails.
A how to/ diy nails

www.unitedbeauty.co.uk

                                               Cool nail stickers and file plus a free mirror

www.thumbsupnails.co.uk

Keen to try this product, possibly i'll do a video on it when i'm abroad as I like to wear my hair curly when on holiday.

http://www.thecurlcompany.com

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What to wear to a Bloggers event

What I wore to the last Bloggers event. 

With any mix of Glam/ casual you've got to wear heels. 

                      

  

                                 

                               Gucci suede boots I bought in 'Bal Harbour' Miami a while ago 

                                       

American Apparel spandex pants. So comfortable and easy to slip on in any rushed outfit change. And they go with literally anything.

                              

Christian Louboutin 'Sweetie bag' in colour Mustard.

This has to be one of my most unusual bags i've ever purchased. My mother was impressed when I bought this as she thinks I need to be more vibrant and unusual with my style. 

I wear plain, dark colours a lot, mainly black and have simple but fine taste. I strictly go by quality over quantity. I like expensive things and love being different from everyone else. If I find whether it be shoes or a handbag I like and it's popular, everyones got it.. I will wait to find a limited edition or a bag i've not seen anyone with.

I believe anyones fashionable in what they feel happiest wearing. Like the saying "Each to their own"

My Black and gold jumper is from TopShop. But it rides up so i've worn a tank top underneith to hide my navel. It's just not the time or place nor the weather to be showing skin.  

Xoxo

Beautiful eye make up looks

Beautiful make up look ideas. 

I'm into a Golden dewy look when it comes to my make up, I love a golden glow and nude or red lipstick. I'm not keen on heavy eye make up anymore.

I normally google images of make up to get ideas sometimes but I think Long lashes, golden eye shadow, highlighter and rosey cheeks is the way to go! Oh and a shimmery bronzer.

How to make a delicious Funfetti cake

Buttery vanilla layer cake filled to the brim with rainbow sprinkles and finished off with sweet vanilla frosting with piped pink and blue border.

Ingredients:

FUNFETTI CAKE

• 3 and 3/4 cups (431g) sifted all-purpose flour1 (measured correctly)
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 and 1/2 cups (3 sticks; 345g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
• 4 large Eggland's Best eggs, room temperature
• 2 large Eggland's Best egg whites, room temperature
• 3 teaspoons (15ml) pure vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, room temperature2
• 3/4 cup (142g) rainbow sprinkles3

VANILLA FROSTING4

• 1 and 1/4 cups (2.5 sticks; 287g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 5 cups (580g) sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream
• 3 teaspoons (15ml) pure vanilla extract (or use clear imitation vanilla extract for stark white frosting)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• optional: additional sprinkles for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and lightly flour three 9-inch cake pans.5
2. Make the cake: Whisk the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy - about 1 minute. Add the sugar and beat on high speed for 5 full minutes until creamed together fairly well. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. On medium-high speed, add 1 whole egg at a time, beating well after each addition until all 4 whole eggs are mixed in. Set the 2 egg whites aside for now. Beat in the vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
3. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, and mixing each addition just until incorporated. Do not overmix this batter. The batter will be smooth, velvety, and slightly thick. Vigorously whisk or beat the 2 additional egg whites until thick, foamy, and soft peaks form- about 3 minutes. Gently fold into the batter. Finally, fold the sprinkles into the batter. Spoon/pour batter evenly into each cake pan.
4. Bake for around 25 minutes or until the cakes are baked through. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it is done. Allow cakes to cool completely in the pans set on a wire rack. The cakes must be completely cool before frosting and assembling.
5. Make the frosting: In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy - about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, cream, vanilla extract, and salt with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 full minutes. Add more confectioners' sugar if frosting is too thin, more cream if frosting is too thick, or a pinch more of salt if frosting is way too sweet.
6. Assemble and frost: First, using a large serrated knife, slice a thin layer off the tops of the cakes to create a flat surface. Discard (or crumble over ice cream!). Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand or serving plate. Evenly cover the top with frosting. Top with 2nd layer and evenly cover the top with frosting. Finish with the third cake layer and spread the remaining frosting all over the top and sides. I tinted extra frosting both pink (1 drop pink food coloring) and blue (1 drop blue coloring) and used a Wilton 1M tip to pipe it around the top edges. Decorate top of cake with sprinkles, if desired.
7. Slice, serve, enjoy!
8. Make ahead tip: The cake layers can be baked, cooled, and covered tightly at room temperature overnight. Likewise, the frosting can be prepared then covered and refrigerated overnight. Assemble and frost the cake the next day when you are ready to serve. Frosted cake can be frozen up to 2 months if you have room in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving. Honestly, it tastes much better fresh.

How to get tanned without realising

The secret tanning lotion 

E45 Silky Radiance Body Lotion

                               

Yes, this E45 Endless Moisture shimmering cream is the trick to getting a gradual natural looking tan that lasts for as long as you use it.

(They changed the packaging to the photo on the right.)

I have sensitive skin, and this formula was the best for my skin. But I noticed I was getting darker, but I just thought it was my mind playing tricks on me until a friend of mine started using it and made them very dark so we realised it was this cream. It doesn't mention on the bottle that it's a self tanner or anything of that sort but sometimes things that are supposed to work for you in certain ways don't and some things that aren't supposed to.. do.

So if you're looking for a natural tanned look without the streaky look and potent smell, try this and use it for a few months and you will notice the difference.

I bought this 4 years ago, I have no idea who stocks it now.
www.e45.co.uk


PRODUCT INFO

E45 Silky Radiance Body Lotion 250ml has been specially enriched with subtle shimmer to leave skin beautifully hydrated and naturally radiant, everyday. Its dermatological formula is gentle enough to respect even sensitive skin. 250ml per bottle  Suitable for sensitive skin.  Clinically proven to provide 24 hour moisturisation.  Lightly fragranced.  Quickly absorbed. E45 Silky Radiance Body Lotion has a unique Constant Moisture Build formula that is enriched with natural derived lipid and glycerine that work with your skin to replenish lost hydration and then build and maintain it throughout the day. Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethylimidazolidinone Rice Starch, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Mica, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Methylparaben, Silicia, Carbomer, Parfum, Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-51, CI77891, CI15985, CI17200. Directions for Use: Apply E45 Silky Radiance Body Lotion liberally as required. For best results use daily. E45 has been working with dermatologists for over 50 years to develop expert products which soothe and care for dry skin.

I hope this info is helpful
xoxo

Classy Gothic make up look ideas

 

 

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