I have moved to a new blog so it would mean a lot to me if you could follow it!
http://www.okayland.blogspot.com
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It's a mishmash of fashion, personal and beauty blog posts. I found it hard to govern this blog and my personal one so I combined them both in my new blog. (link above)
It has weekly features such as Wednesday Want, Designer Thursday, Friday Find, Shopping Saturday & Sunday Summary. Monday & Tuesday can be absolutely anything though so it's not like I'm sticking to a strict strict regime of what I can post.
I hope you see this, and I hope you follow my new blog, it'd mean a lot to me
- Kayla xoxo
Monday 11 July 2011
Tuesday 7 June 2011
120 beautify palette
My mum woke me up this morning with a package, it was my 120 beautify eye shadow palette!
On a scale of 1-10 on the chuffed metre, I was about a 20. It was meant to arrive on Thursday/Friday morning, it's a Tuesday so naturally I was a bit excited about receiving this item. It was packaged very well in a black box which listed the ingredients (as well as possible reactions that the ingredients could entail) in silver on the back. Wrapped around the box was a piece of paper with the company logo, my order details and the company contact information. Inside the palette was encased with a sleeve of bubble wrap to prevent damage on the way to my home! The palette consists of 120 eye shadow colours showcased on two trays which are removable from the black casing which gives it a sleek yet practical view. Each tray was covered in plastic to prevent the powder getting everywhere in the palette which I think is a very good idea who wants to open a palette with powder all over the place right?
The top tray consists of more muted wearable colours such as neutrals, pinks, red, blues, greens, purples and black which are cleverly organised into colour groups, darker colours on the right and lighter colours on the left. The second tray consists of more vibrant colours such as yellows, oranges, greens, blues and two tone shadows, again colour grouped. Underneath the second tray is a red ribbon to lift the tray out of the black outer casing. I might swap the trays over so the wearable colours are at the bottom as i find it difficult to lift it out of the packaging to get to the lower layer however the ribbon would lift both trays so I'm undecided at this moment.
I haven't used the product as of yet but i will be using it very soon. So i can submit a full review of the product including pictures of the palette and swatches of the powder on the back of my hand!
ENJOY!
On a scale of 1-10 on the chuffed metre, I was about a 20. It was meant to arrive on Thursday/Friday morning, it's a Tuesday so naturally I was a bit excited about receiving this item. It was packaged very well in a black box which listed the ingredients (as well as possible reactions that the ingredients could entail) in silver on the back. Wrapped around the box was a piece of paper with the company logo, my order details and the company contact information. Inside the palette was encased with a sleeve of bubble wrap to prevent damage on the way to my home! The palette consists of 120 eye shadow colours showcased on two trays which are removable from the black casing which gives it a sleek yet practical view. Each tray was covered in plastic to prevent the powder getting everywhere in the palette which I think is a very good idea who wants to open a palette with powder all over the place right?
The top tray consists of more muted wearable colours such as neutrals, pinks, red, blues, greens, purples and black which are cleverly organised into colour groups, darker colours on the right and lighter colours on the left. The second tray consists of more vibrant colours such as yellows, oranges, greens, blues and two tone shadows, again colour grouped. Underneath the second tray is a red ribbon to lift the tray out of the black outer casing. I might swap the trays over so the wearable colours are at the bottom as i find it difficult to lift it out of the packaging to get to the lower layer however the ribbon would lift both trays so I'm undecided at this moment.
I haven't used the product as of yet but i will be using it very soon. So i can submit a full review of the product including pictures of the palette and swatches of the powder on the back of my hand!
ENJOY!
Saturday 4 June 2011
what will kayla be wearing this summer
ever since june hit, where i live has picked up in the weather. it's been so hot these past 3 days, i have literally been wearing shorts and lightweight t-shirts + still be sweating my guts up. due to this sudden heat change that's taken place, i have been influenced to make a summer essentials blog post.
my first essential has to be cooling mist, it will probably be the most useful item you can possess during these warm months as no matter how much liquid you consume it can never seem to cool you down a satisfactory amount, but a quick spritz of this over the face and you will feel instantly cool. i have seen many major brands release this poduct, evian being one of them but personally i go for the cheaper drugstore brand as they all do the same job in the end. i use beauty formulas.
sunglasses are the next important thing, protecting your eyes from the sun is very important as it could have life changing consequences but just because you have to wear them means you have to look cheap or trashy. there are plenty of stores that sell sunglasses at reasonable prices which look cute, summery and girly. the majority of my collection are from either primark or peacocks. for the summer months i love floral prints because it reflects the season but that's just a personal preference that differs entirely on the person.
my first essential has to be cooling mist, it will probably be the most useful item you can possess during these warm months as no matter how much liquid you consume it can never seem to cool you down a satisfactory amount, but a quick spritz of this over the face and you will feel instantly cool. i have seen many major brands release this poduct, evian being one of them but personally i go for the cheaper drugstore brand as they all do the same job in the end. i use beauty formulas.
sunglasses are the next important thing, protecting your eyes from the sun is very important as it could have life changing consequences but just because you have to wear them means you have to look cheap or trashy. there are plenty of stores that sell sunglasses at reasonable prices which look cute, summery and girly. the majority of my collection are from either primark or peacocks. for the summer months i love floral prints because it reflects the season but that's just a personal preference that differs entirely on the person.
a variety of shorts is always good as you will probably wear these more than you would skirts due to the fact their more practical for hanging out with friends, going to the beach and other daily activities. every high street or online retailer sell them in a variety of materials so experiment! prints, plains, denims, cottons, neutral, bright. the possibilities are endless. topshop have a good selection of quality shorts.
gladiator sandals come in so many different colours, styles and prices. they have embellishments, dimantes, decals... you name it, it probably has been applied to a gladiator somewhere in some way or another. they're a more comfortable alternative to flip-flops, how many times have you put on a pair of flip-flops and got blisters in between your toes? there are so many more styles of gladiator sandals than there are flip-flops and you don't have to suffer to wear them! here's a variety of different gladiator sandals available:
crochet seems to be all over the high street right now, so a cover-up is exactly what you need when the nights start cooling the air. although it's cold you don't want anything too heavy weighing you down! so this is the perfect thing to just throw on to keep your arms away from the chill. neutral colours are best to tie in with any outfit.
colours that i feel suit this season best right now have to be coral, baby blue, mint green, pastel yellow, black and pink.
Monday 9 May 2011
Myth busters - Dry skin
I know for a fact that a lot of people suffer from dry skin, me being one of them having being diagnosed with eczema for a year (my aunty and my mum are also suffering from this). I did some research on the subject to see if there was a maybe a 'cure' or something that can control it at the very least.
The remedies/cures I want to obtain are going to be natural, not beauty products you can buy from the shop but household products you can easily get your hands on without any trouble, I used this website to help me with my post: http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_dryskin.
Dry skin is caused by lack of natural oils being produced by the oil glands in the skin.
Causes of dry skin include:
The remedies/cures I want to obtain are going to be natural, not beauty products you can buy from the shop but household products you can easily get your hands on without any trouble, I used this website to help me with my post: http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/homeremedies_dryskin.
Dry skin is caused by lack of natural oils being produced by the oil glands in the skin.
Causes of dry skin include:
- Environmental factors (lack of humidity, cold, excess make-up, sun exposure, harsh soaps and pollution)
- Nutrient deficiency (deficiency of Vitamin E, A and B)
- Skin problems like eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis
- Less natural oil from oil glands
On the website along with the causes, there is a wide list of supposed things that will help or prevent this condition. So over the course of the next few weeks, I'm going to try a few of them to see what works and what doesn't.
- Wash face in olive oil or sunflower oil every night
- Soaking face in warm water for 10 minutes
- Mash a ripe banana and apply to the face and neck
First I will try these three to see if they do what they say on the tin.
NOTE: for test 1, you will need to decanter a small amount of the oil into a small travel shower gel bottle to prevent spillage, also don't touch your face as it'll be very greasy from the oil
NOTE: for test 1, you will need to decanter a small amount of the oil into a small travel shower gel bottle to prevent spillage, also don't touch your face as it'll be very greasy from the oil
Shwmae Newport!
On Saturday, me and my parents left my home town at 6am to travel 3 hours on the train to Newport. why you ask? I'm leaving for university in just over 1 year and wanted to check the place I could potentially be studying at in a year or so. Hearing about it, I was like "It's Newport, nothing special right?" WRONG!
It's one of the most amazing places I have ever laid eyes on, the architecture is amazing. The success rate is sky high, the town is buzzing, and the university itself is mind-blowing. As soon as I walked up the long path towards the clock tower that engulfs the main entrance, I knew I was in love. It's everything I have ever wanted.
Just going to shove in some pictures that I borrowed from google, to show you the vibe and maybe you might get the same vibe I got when I came across it.
The bottom picture is the place I'd be studying in the majority of the time if I was to be accepted into this dream.
It's one of the most amazing places I have ever laid eyes on, the architecture is amazing. The success rate is sky high, the town is buzzing, and the university itself is mind-blowing. As soon as I walked up the long path towards the clock tower that engulfs the main entrance, I knew I was in love. It's everything I have ever wanted.
Just going to shove in some pictures that I borrowed from google, to show you the vibe and maybe you might get the same vibe I got when I came across it.
Tuesday 26 April 2011
Sunday 24 April 2011
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