House of Glamdolls Spirit Doll Look

I have been waiting to see the Freedom Makeup The House of GlamDolls palettes ever since I saw a sneaky peek of the collaboration on Instagram, so when one dropped through my letterbox I was even more excited. If you haven't seen them, then I have one to share with you, but the palettes are a partnership between Makeup Revolution and David Horne (was at Illamasqua) and if you simply Google him there are so many amazing looks he has done.

Spirit Doll Freedom palette is a beautiful palette which was said to be inspired by earthy natural and geological shades, to reveal your inner beauty and as a palette it is just stunning, not only does it have everything you need - ten eyeshadow Shades, three powder highlighters, two blushers, three lipglosses and four eyebrow powders but there is also a really handy mirror.

The Palette as you can see has some really amazing shades such as Euphoria, Zen, Crystal and Haze and I think there is definitely something for everything, whether you like your neutrals or the out there bright shades.  

At the top of the palette are the four eyebrow shades in Taupe, Brunette, Bark and Ebony and for my, Taupe is almost the perfect shade and ebony works well as an eyeliner if you use a brush!  All of the shades are easy to apply and are buildable depending on how prefer to have your brows shaded.

From L-R Bark, Ebony, Taupe and Brunette

The three lipglosses are surprisingly non-tacky which pleases me immensely and whilst they are not overly pigmented, they do work really well on their own or over a lipstick. I use Delight, which is the lightest shade as a base for my lipstick as it works well as a lip primer for me. Love is the kind of red shade I am comfortable wearing because it isn't a vibrant red and Love as a shade is an inbetween shade of the other two.

From L-R Passion, Love and Delight.

The two blushers are probably the two shades I use the least off the palette but they are just fantastic shades. Cherish is quite pink and can be built up to be really pink and Cherish is almost orange and as you can see, they are fairly pigmented.

The three powder highlighters I absolutely love - Starlight, Light and Haze are all different coloured highlighters and I like each one of them. The stand out shade is Haze which takes on a shimmery rose gold shade which is really pigmented but for me, I adore starlight and it has been my most used with Light being used below my brow arch.

L-R Starlight, Haze and Light

The final part of this palette comes from the ten eyeshadows and again there is something for everyone as I have said and some of the shades really stand out and are lovely shades and others are much more within my comfort zone of being neutral shades.  Again they apply absolutely effortlessly, they blend really well and there is very little fall out.

L-R Crystal, Utopia, Euphora, Hope, Peace and Zen

There are some stunning eye shadow shades on this palette, some I still find quite scary like Crystal and Euphoria, but just look how amazing they are. My most used currently are Peace and Serenity, which make for a great nude eye.

For the bargain price of £8, this palette is simply amazing and it is one I have enjoyed using and getting to know. There are another three palettes in this series which are - House of GlamDolls Exotica Doll, The House of GlamDolls Vintage Doll and The House of GlamDolls Fairy Doll ensuring there is something for everyone.

Have you tried any of the House of GlamDolls palettes yet?

Orla Kiely for the Home

I absolutely love Orla Kiely prints, there is something eye-catching and mesmerizing about them which makes them stand out and look absolutely amazing and most definitely Pinterest worthy. 

Orla Kiely is an Irish fashion designer who is based in London and she is renowned for her retro-inspired patterns which appear on a variety of items from clothing and home ware to beauty, Fragrance, books and candles.

I have three items within my collection which look just amazing and would make the perfect gift.

Basil and Mint Scented Candle - This candle is presented in a stunning glass jar which is embellished with one of Orla Kiely's signature designs.  The scent features clean, aromatic notes of fresh basil and green mint which are blended together with pure essential oils of caraway, may chang and lemon peel to create a scent that is both really refreshing and incredibly calming.  It is perfect for lighting when you come home from work and just need a few minutes to sit and relax.

Each one of Orly Kiely's candles are made from 100% Vegetal wax and they feature a pure cotton wick.  They also come with an individual heat mat to help protect surfaces.

Lavender Diffuser - Lavender is one of my favourite scents when it comes to relaxing and this diffuser is again beautifully presented in a glass bottle which is embellished with a signature Orly Kiely design, it also has a set of reed sticks. 

Using the pure essential oils of aromatic French lavender; zesty lemon; earthy geranium; and mint the fragrance is absolutely amazing to help you relax and unwind.

Orla Kiely Geranium Bath & Body Hand Wash Set - Presented in a beautiful tin you will find a Geranium scented Hand wash and Hand lotion plus a stylish ceramic dish which doubles up as a great little bathroom accessory which you can either stand both bottles in or you can use it for decorative purposes.

• Geranium Hand Wash - This is a gentle foaming hand wash which is enriched with violet leaf extract, known for its antibacterial properties, and nourishing pro-vitamin B5 to leave your hands feeling thoroughly cleansed. There is also a blend of 10 essential oils, including geranium, eucalyptus, lavender and clary sage, to help relax and refresh your mind as it cleanses.
• Hand Lotion - Helps to hydrate and nourish your hands and is enriched with passion flower oil and vitamin E to help moisturise your skin, the lotion also contains a blend of 10 essential oils, including geranium, eucalyptus, lavender and clary sage, to help relax and refresh your mind and body, and leave your hands feeling soft and smooth.

Each bottle within this set is 250ml which means they are going to last you quite some time.

These items would make a great gift for any fan of Orly Kiely prints and they look just amazing added to any home with their bright vibrant patterns and prints.

Are you a fan of Orly Kiely? Do you own anything with her prints on?