NOTD - OPI You Don't Know Jacques!

A break away from my usual pink nail selection, but I'm enjoying the break!!

Went on in two coats and is far more wearable than I originally thought.

What do you think?

TBS xxx

All The Eyeshadow You Ever Need For A Fiver??

Ok, that might be a slight overstatement considering the audience I'm talking to here, but I may have hit upon a gem of a product!!

SCARLET & CRIMSON - In the Shadows Palette.

I bought this product completely on impulse whilst wandering through the Boots sale ailse, at 50% off it went straight into my basket.

This Ruby & Millie made palette is a beauty!

Right, shall we just stop rambling and get down to why I LOVE this little palette??

The palette contains 12 shadows, which are basically the same size as an Urban Decay pan in most of their own palettes.

The pigmentation on them is fantastic! I tested them against some of my more high end eyshadows and once swatched I couldn't tell the difference!!

To show you the fantastic range of colour in this set, I've swatched them all out:

Please blame my lack of camera skills rather than the pigmentation of these shadows, in person they're much more vibrant!

I will admit I can't see myself wearing fushcia anytime soon, but if the occasion ever arises, i'd prefer to have this little set to hand rather than pay upwards of £10 for a high end shadow.

Finally, I bought this for £5, reduced from £10, so even if I'd bought this at full price each shadow cost me less then 10p :)
This set has everything a girl could want when it comes to basic looks, it has a neutral highlight shade, a warm bronze, a darker brown crease shade, then all you could want for a smokey eye. The more adventurous are catered for, green, blue and bright fushcia!

If you're looking for a starter kit, or want a small compact set of shadows to take on a holiday without spending too much, this is for you!

Laura xxx

In & Out

IN

Clinique 3 Step Skincare System,

I've been using this for about a month now and I've seen a dramatic improvement to my skin, the tone has improved and it feels much better. I've also noticed the difference when I forget to use it too, I left it behind when I went away for a few days and my skin was not happy!

Over 100 followers,

Wow! Thank you so much for joining up :) get involved too, I love your feedback and suggestions, so get vocal people!

Lush Bath Time

I know this is a massive thing at the moment, but I think i'm addicted! Currently adoring Creamy Candy Bubble Bar & Lemony Flutter Cuticle Cream

Nude Nail Polish

After monthes of dark winter polishes, I'm enjoying fresh clean colours on my nails. I'm in love with Blissed Out by MAC. NOTD here.

OUT

Red Meat

I've been thinking about cutting out red meat for a while now, and I came to the conclusion that the majority of my red meat consumption came in terrible fatty forms, so I'm just eating Chicken, Turkey & Fish and taking the vegetarian option whenever I can.

January

It's cold, It's Dull, It needs to be over!

(http://www.weheartit.com/)

Right that's it from me! I've got my cosy socks on and I'm going to get a cup of tea, much like the photograph above!

What are your In & Outs?? Link me or right below!! xxx

ooo also -

WIN AN URBAN DECAY PALETTE!! CLICK HERE!!!

NOTD - Dior Vernis Bubble Gum

I've been on a massive nude polish kick for a while now, so as I was painting my nails last night I decided to try on a polish that has sat in its box untouched for a while.

DIOR VERNIS BUBBLE GUM 741

The name suggested a bright pink, the bottle produced a pleasant coral.

I have to say I'm absolutely thrilled with the consistancy of the polish, one coat would have been enough, but I put on two for longevity!

The colour of the polish appears to change in every type of light, I quite like this!

I realise that Dior nail polish is expensive, and some people don't exactly rave about the price to quality ratio, I'd happily buy myself one of these as a treat, as I think they're worth it.

(Dior Vernis RRP £16.50)

Lots of Love Laura xxx

Don't forget to enter my competition HERE you could win an Urban Decay palette!!

50 Follower Contest, Win An Urban Decay Palette! CLOSED

CONTEST CLOSED: WATCH OUT FOR THE WINNER IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS

When I began this I only expected it to reach a couple of people, so I'm so excited to be able to do a little thank you giveaway!!

It's going to be a straight random draw contest, nothing too complicated, I'll pick the winner using random.org :)

Now for the important stuff...

RULES

1 -You must be a follower of The Beauty Spark Blog & Twitter (www.twitter.com/thebeautyspark)

2- Post about the contest on your blog and COMMENT BELOW with a link to your blog!

3 -The contest is open internationally but if you are under 16, please get your parents permission as I will need your address to send you the prize!

4 -One entry per person please :)

The Contest will end on the 10th of FEBRUARY at MIDNIGHT.

ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL RECIEVE

An Urban Decay Preen Palette & Mini Primer Potion

I love all of the colours in this palette, I have one of my own and it's my favourite!

Ruby & Millie Brush Compact

You need a brush collection to go with your new eyeshadow!! I think Ruby & Millie brushes are fantastic alternatives to higher end, and this travel set will always come in handy!

(All prizes are brand new, never been used)

Good Luck Everybody & Thank You Again!!

Lots of Love,

Laura! xxx

17 Again...

When I think of 17, I initially associate it with the questionable make up choices of my early teens, bright green eyeshadow anybody??

But after a friend mentioned to me that her current favourite eyeshadow was from 17, I decided to check it out.

l-r regal, statuesque, mardi gras.

I am so impressed with these little gems, the pigmentation is fantastic, and I've been using regal over black eyeliner on my upper lash line and I adore it.

For £3.49 each, how can you say no!?

When I first swiped some of Statuesque & Mardi Gras on my hand they very much reminded me of Woodwinked and Sable.

so I put them side by side!

woodwinked/sable vs statuesque/mardi gras.

They may not be perfect matches, but if you don't want to spent £11 on a single eyshadow, I can't reccomend these more!!

They are lovely warm browns that will suit almost everyone.

I'll be paying a lot more attention to this line in future.

Lots of Love, Laura xxx

Watch this space for the next few days, my 50 follower contest will be going up!!

 Urban Decay Preen Palette

Ruby & Millie Brush Set

Just to say thank you :)

Lots of Lush

I dashed into my local shopping centre yesterday to grab a birthday present and despite my lack of time, I still managed to get drawn into Lush!

I haven't been since before Christmas, so assumed that anything half decent would be gone in the £20 sale. But I was wrong! The middle of the store was FULL of treats!

I bought myself

Creamy Candy Bubble Bar, The Comforter Bubble Bar, Jacko Bath Bomb, Melting Marshmallow Bath Melt, Mange Tout Massage Bar & Lemony Flutter Cuticle Cream. 

I opted for a Goody Bag, and look what I got!

Snow Fairy Gift Box: Angels Delight Soap, Glitter Massage Bar & Snow Fairy Shower Gel

Cinders Bath Bomb

Satsumo Santa Bath Bomb

Apple Bath Bomb (?!)

Christmas Pudding Bath Bomb

Snow Fairy 100g

I can safely say I'm stocked up on Lush for a good while now!

I'm excited to use some of the products that I've never thought to try, and Lemony Flutter already feels like it's working on my poor dry fingers.

I'll let you know what I think of all my stash as and when I use them, I had a comforter bath tonight, it's an old favourite for a reason!

Lots of Love, Laura xxx