The Summer Tag

The lovely Georgina over at Makeup-Pixi3 created this 'The Summer Tag' post and as I really enjoy filling them and taking part, these are my answers to those questions.  If you decide to do this tag, there are one or two stipulations which are:

"Feel free to consider yourself tagged as well, IF you do it, please remember to credit me as the source of the tag, and feel free to use the image above too.  Either tweet me or (ideally) leave a comment with your post URL of the tag, and I'll add it to the bottom of this post so others can find all the summer tag posts :)  Lets get on with the questions"

1.  What's your favourite thing about Summer?

It is my birthday.  Yes I am due to be celebrating my birthday in July therefore exciting.  I do also love the sunshine, going to the beach, sitting in the park, picnics, BBq's and so on.

2.  Do you have a favourite Summer drink?

I love going into Starbucks to try their latest Frappuchino which are always quite immense, the only time I tend to drink them.  Otherwise, because I have cut out caffeine, I tend to drink a lot of water during the daytime and to spice things up a bit, I love Vimto.

3.  Is there a location you like to go to each Summer?

I love being beside the seaside, beside the sea. There is nothing more relaxing than sitting on a beach, near to the sea just listening to the sound of the waves when the tide is in.  I am also a bit of a demon for the arcades and love the 2p and 10p slots, just as the mister!

4.  Favourite makeup look for Summer?

Simple  - BB Cream and mascara with lip balm to stop my lips from drying out. 

5.  Dresses or skirts?

Both.  I have recently started to like wearing skirts again, though I do need some sort of colour on my pasty white legs, so for the time being it is either a maxi dresses or a skirt with some nude tights.

6.  Sandals or ballet pumps?

Pumps definitely, though my favourite item of footwear for the summer are my Fitflops, the most comfortable shoe I have ever owned.

7.  Do you prefer to wear your hair up or down for Summer?

Depends on my mood.  I tend to wear it down a lot more than I used to, but if it is really really warm then I put my hair up so that it is off the back of my neck.

8.  Deep smokey eyes or bold lips?

Neither in the summer.  Simple is the way forward to me and that tends to mean nothing on the eyes except mascara and nothing on the lips except maybe a touch of colour from my favourite Dior lipstick and lip balm.

9.  Favourite perfume for Summer?

Either Bvlgari Pour Femme because it is my favourite perfume or at the minute I am loving Irresistble by Givenchy.

10.  Last but not least, favourite music for Summer?

My taste in music never changes, my iphone which doubles up as my ipod will be playing Queen, my all time favourite band, Five Finger Death Punch, Metallica, Bush, Guns N Roses, Terrorvision, Black Sabbath, 90's dance classics, 80's cheese and some songs that I generally like singing along too but would never admit to ever knowing them ;)

If you do this tag I would love to know. Happy Summer my lovelies!!!

Release The Lather, Feel The Magic With The Foamburst Genies!!

Imperial Leather has introduced seven new genies to represent each one of the sensual fragrances to celebrate their stunning new range. Each one of the genies holds their own unique personality in representation of each magical new scent.

I was sent the Spicey Ginger and Orange scent** which comes with the following description:

"Prepare to be revived and energised with Spicy Ginger and Orange. The sweet aroma of orange combined with the warm scent of ginger will gradually awaken all of your senses"

The Genie who accompanies this scent is called Blaise and he is said to have "magic in his squinted eyes and his tone as dry as the desert sand. He has a love for astrology, he speaks through the stars, and he can read yours. He is enough to make a mashed potato feel intense".

I am quite a fan of Foamburst products, I like how they turn from a gel into a creamy lather when you spray some onto the palms of your hands. As soon as this product is released the scent immediately becomes noticeable, the orange scent being really noticeable when it comes into contact with the steam of the water whilst in the shower. After using it, my skin felt soft and smooth and the scent still noticeable on the skin.

Find out more about Blaise and his Foamburst product below:

The new Imperial Leather Foamburst range is available from all major retailers, RRP £2.99 for a 200ml bottle Find all the Foamburst Genies online at www.foamburstgenies.com

Are you a fan of Imperial Leathers Foamburst products? 

Have you tried this range?

Simple Skincare: Kind to City Skin Giveaway

Those of you who read my blog will know that I am quite a fan of the skincare range Simple and that I use quite a few of their products.

Simple have recently launched their Kind To City Skin campaign to educate women on the effect urban living can have on their skin. The experts at Simple Skincare have discovered that factors such as pollution ,stress, weather and artificial environments causing redness, dryness and flake which are all signs of sensitive skin, not to mention the stress associated with a fast paced city environment can be harmful to our skin’s health and can make all skin sensitive.

Simple has worked with top dermatologists and the Simple Advisory Board to produce a campaign to educate women on the causes of skin sensitivity and to encourage women to be kind to their skin with Simple. Having a good skincare routine is important to combat the effects of city life. Simple is the brand you can trust to be kind to your city skin, as sensitive skin experts.  The range contains no artificial perfumes and colours and no harsh chemicals in their products.

So alongside their #KindToCitySkin campaign, I have been asked to host a competition on their behalf and it's a good one!  It is open for just ONE WEEK and the ‘City Skin’ goodie bag will include:

    1x Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes

      1x Simple Kind To Skin Purifying Cleansing Lotion

        1x Simple Kind To Skin Soothing Facial Toner

       1x Simple Kind To Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser

      1x Simple Kind To Skin Moisturising Facial Wash

       1x Simple Kind To Skin Illuminating Radiance Cream

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning, is complete the entry form below:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Guest Post | The 5 major benefits of using UV nail polish

If you’ve never used UV gel polish before, you wouldn’t know the benefits that it has over standard lacquer! To help you out, and to ensure you’ll never go back to standard polish, here are the five major benefits of using UV nail polish!

1. It lasts longer than regular polish

UV gel polish lasts for about three weeks usually – without chipping, fading or scratching off at all! That’s a lifetime in the nail polish world. As long as you cure it properly with the UV light it will last up to three times longer than normal polish. It’s absolutely worth using it; you’ll need to re-apply your lacquer less often, you won’t be as worried about smudging it straight after application, and lastly, there will be plenty of time in-between to choose your next colour.

2. It dries quickly!

Due to the curing UV light that is used, the UV gel polish dries within minutes. Not only is it handy for manicures, but absolutely perfect for pedicures – the quick drying feature means you can put shoes on merely minutes after painting your nails, and you will never worry about accidently knocking your hand into something smudge-worthy. It’s a win-win for everyone involved!

3. It’s free from harmful chemicals

There are no harmful chemicals in UV gel polish, meaning that it’s not at all damaging to your nails. You can use this polish as many times as you like and you’ll never see your nails get weak or discoloured. That’s great news for anyone who is conscious of what they put on their skin and in their body. There’s no downside to using this miracle stuff!

4. It’s super easy to apply!

This polish is so easy to apply that it basically applies itself! As you paint it on your fingernails, the polish ‘self-levels’ and gets rid of the bumps and ridges on it’s own without you having to lift a finger. Simply apply it in the same way you apply normal nail polish, and you’ll end up with a smooth finish like never before!

5. It’s easy to take off!

UV gel polish is really simple to remove, which only makes it more inviting to use. The easiest way to remove UV gel polish is by soaking a finger wrap in acetone and wrap it around your finger for 10-12 minutes. For a more effective removal, wrap aluminium foil around the wrap to ensure it soaks into the polish completely. Once the 10 minutes is up, slide the wrap off – and bask in the simplicity of removing your polish.

There are clearly no downsides to using UV gel polish – so perhaps you should invest in some right away (unless you’ve already done the right thing and got some!) There are plenty of places to get UV polish from online, head to online stores like Glaze Me to look through all the colours, and perhaps purchase a couple while you’re there.