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GUEST POST | TOP FIVE DRUGSTORE PICKS



Hi everyone! First off, I want to thank Paige for allowing me to do a guest post on her blog! Branching out like this is a bit new for me, so thank you, Paige! Now on to my top picks :)

1. BB cream - I don't buy drugstore foundation anymore, but I do still use BB cream. At first, I didn't like this product, but now it's my go-to when I don't feel like doing too much with my makeup. I'm talking about the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream. When you apply it on your first, it feels wet, but it has a good finish once it sinks in :)

2. Concealer - My favorite concealer blends in with my skin and highlights at the same time! I'm talking about Rimmel London's Match Perfection 2-in-1 concealer + highlighter. I wouldn't buy high end concealers so I'm glad I found this one :) I also prefer liquid concealers so this was just perfect. It would be nice if they had better packaging, though.

3. Blush/Bronzer - I love my E.L.F. St. Lucia blush/bronzer duo! As a beginner, I prefer subtle colors so as to avoid weird accidents in case I don't blend the product enough on my face ;)

4. Mascara - Everyone raves about this, but this is my first time using it as I am writing this post. It's the Maybelline Falsies mascara. I've tried the Falsies Flared by accident and I liked that one, too. Overall, I like pretty much any Maybelline mascara. It's the brand I go for when I don't feel like buying a travel size Benefit They're Real Mascara :)

5. Lipstick - Holy grail drugstore lipstick is the Rimmel by Kate line. I love the one I have in the shade #17. I wear neutrals, corals, and now just venturing into pinks, and the Rimmel by Kate line has such a nice pigmentation.

Those are my top 5 favorite drugstore finds! Let me know in the comments YOUR favorites. Don't forget to visit my blog at http://ariannecruz07.blogspot.com

Thanks again, Paige!

GUEST POST | EBAY WISHLIST

Hello! My name's Hayley and I blog over at Strangeness & Charm. The lovely Paige asked me to write up a guest post for her blog while she's abandoned me sunning herself on holiday and requested one of my eBay wishlist posts. They're one of my favourite posts to write and I just love hunting for bargains online.
Firstly we have this super cute iPhone case. I love the flip cases as you know your phone is extra protected - I'm prone to dropping mine and really don't want to have to pay for a new screen so these are fantastic.
The Disney Couture necklace is absolutely gorgeous and it's the right time of year for it too with Halloween being just next month.
The Barry M lipstick was the very first lipstick I bought and I used to wear it all the time when I was in Sixth Form and then in my first year of uni. I ended up losing it though so I might just have to buy it again.
The buckle ankle boots are a must have for the coming season. They go with any outfit and would look so cute with a pair of frilly socks poking over the top.

Finally there's this cute grumpy cat purse which I think really sums me up. I have what's known as a 'resting bitch face' and I'm a crazy cat lady. This is great to keep your loose coins in or as a storage for hair pins and bobbles.
Thank you for having me Paige, I hope you're having a fantastic holiday!

MY CURRENT HAIR CARE ROUTINE


Hello lovelies, today I thought I would share with you all my current hair care routine, I do change my products up a lot but these seem to be stern contenders at the minute so I thought they deserved a little mention on here. 

So first shampoo and conditioning, Nourish & Protect Shampoo in Black Pepper & Citrus* and Ultra Moisturising Creme in Cashmere & White Lilly* I was very kindly given these concoction treats a while back but I put them in a 'special place' whilst I was sorting my house out and they got lost! It wasn't until recently when I moved two rooms around I finally found them, I was so chuffed they are amazing products! I love how my shampoo is personal to me with my name printed on and the scents of both are beautiful. My hair has never been softer and felt so good since using these. So if you was to order from concoction for your shampoo, you would pick a scent, choose two shots which they have an amazing range for, coloured hair, to give moisture, for volume, thermo straight serum, calming care for roots and curl serum. Then you would choose your conditioner to match or mix up. I have never seen anything like this and I will forever be repurchasing as my hair hasn't felt this good in ages, I couldn't recommend these products enough to you. 

If I'm not drying my hair and it's a couple of hours before bed I tend to just use a leave in conditioner so my hair doesn't get tangled and the scent of Anti-frizz by Yuko Leave in conditioner* is unreal, like apples I could just spritz this all day its devine. It leaves my hair feeling silky soft and manageable with no nasty knots and stops my mane getting all frizzy. I got this is an amazing goody bag from a blogger event a while back. 

If I am drying my hair then I tend to use the Aussie Take the heat leave in cream, I also love the scent of this and all Aussie products, you only need the tiniest dot of this as it can make your hair quite greasy quickly and with having short hair you literally need a slither just concentrating on the ends and leaving the roots out. This keeps my hair in good condition and confident to use heat on my hair.

Product extras, If I haven't washed my hair and it is just dry and I need to go over with the straightening irons I spray on some Tresemme Keratin Smooth Heat Protectant Spray, again it makes me worry less about damaging my hair through heat, it leaves my hair feeling smooth and shiny and sleek with no frizz, no one likes frizz. Products I use once to two times a week is a leave in cream and oil this being KMS Moist Repair Revival Cream, this smells lush and really does give my hair a good moisture boost, this was recommended to me buy a good childhood friend who used to work at a local salon of mine they sell a good range of KMS hair products and I only ever hear good things about them, if like me you used to be a serious hair dyer and always using heat on your hair and have damaged it, firstly I would obviously advise a good damn trim then topping up your hair with moisture such as creams like this and a good old soaking in hair oil, for example the Old Wives Tail Organically made hair oil, this one in particular is great for hair growth and dry scalps. I am not usually one for putting hair on the roots but for a good moisture burst, keeping your hair healthy once a week I like to soak my hair in this and cover it with a heated towel for an hour, then wrap it up in a turban towel and sleep with it over night, it does take 2-3 washes of shampoo to remove it but the finished results are oh so worth it! If you do suffer with a dry scalp I would recommend getting this on your fingers and putting it on your scalp and massaging the oil in to help calm it down. My hair is left feeling silky smooth, healthier and my hair is definitely growing and I can't thank all these proudcts enough and my new favorite hairdresser Heather! Obviously if your hair is really damaged no amount of product is going to save it, you need to trim those dead ends then keep your hair happy and healthy with products suited to your mane.

I really hoped this helped in someway and would love to know what hair products you use.