♡ Review: Yves Saint Laurent Shocking Mascara ♡

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♡ Yves Saint Laurent Shocking Mascara ♡

After seeing so many reviews and positive responses to YSL mascaras, I decided that it was time to treat myself. I have been after a new mascara and recently I haven't been impressed by anything that the high street brands are offering so the answer was to look elsewhere. 

Due to living in a smaller town, our high street doesn't have much to offer, luckily with Norwich just a train ride away I was able to have a look around the shops to find what I was after. After an unsuccessful visit to MAC, as it was far too busy for me to even be able to look around, I went to House of Fraser. At first, I came across the Urban Decay counter, their Naked Palettes being another makeup item I was wondering whether or not to buy. I am personally not that into eye-shadow, although I use the MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre everyday, I'm not one to experiment so spending that much on something I might not even use helped with my decision of not buying it. 
Once I had a quick look around the other counters, I went straight for the YSL counter, knowing I had a clear idea of what I wanted to buy. Luckily, and to my surprise, the wonderful and lovely Lucy from LucyandLydia worked at the counter and helped me make the right choice. 

I ended up purchasing the Shocking Mascara due to Lucy's high recommendation and its voluminous and thick results. It was £24.50 which is obviously rather expensive for a mascara, but it is honestly worth every penny. As soon as I applied this to my eyelashes I felt a dramatic difference as they felt thicker, healthier and became noticeably different. I am so pleased that I purchased this as I have had so many more compliments and comments towards the fullness and length of my eyelashes. As well as it being an amazing product, the classic golden packaging is also another highlight. Along with the other YSL products, it offers beauty and elegance before the product itself is even seen, setting a remarkable standard for itself as well as presenting the brand and product with a high quality. I paired this with the Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Touche Éclat Foundation, that Lucy kindly gave me some samples of, another product that I am extremely impressed with. This will most definitely be a product I am sure I will repurchase as my lashes haven't felt this healthy for a long time. This product most definitely justifies its price tag and would be suitable for all lengths and styles of lashes.

I hope this review helps any unsure minds with regards to this incredible product and if you would like me to do a review of the Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Touche Éclat Foundation or any other products then just let me know. 

Thank you!

Hannah ♡

♡ Boxing Day Sales Haul ♡

Hello!

This Boxing Day I decided to rummage around the shops in my local high street to see if I could pick up any discounts, due to only having a few shops to actually look around, I kept to New Look, Waterstones and Peacocks, the only shops that take my fancy. Considering I only took twenty minutes to look around, as well as the fact I had to get to work also, I picked up quite a few things for really good prices. It wasn't as busy as I intended and I was surprised to see the town so empty especially with all the sales. 

Here is my collective haul from the various shops (minus a black dress that I have already worn which is in the wash and the items I purchased as presents to be given throughout the year).

I went to New Look first, stumbling across a few items both in the sale and the new lines. I picked up this adorable outfit, the Tartan Box Shirt in a Size 10 as that was the smallest size they had, discounted to only £7 which instantly drew me to it. I then went back to the shop later and picked up this A-Line Black Skirt with Gold Zip Detailing in a Size 6 for only £9, it is so comfy and is now a staple item in my wardrobe. 

Tartan Box Top - £7.00

A-Line Skirt with Zips - £9.00

Carrying on with the New Look sale, I then found a Over-sized Grey Tee for £5, but it only had it in a Size 14.. so it is extremely over-sized but nevertheless still ridiculously comfortable. I paired it with a tartan skirt from Peacocks which was in the sales for £8 but due to my staff discount, I also got another 20% off, which resulted in it only costing me £6.40. The skirt is high-waisted, whilst still falling just above my knees, the only issue being that the waist is slightly too big but that is easily fixed with a belt.

Over-sized Grey Tee - £5.00

Tartan Skirt - £6.40                                                                        Ankle Boots - £22.00

Along with the tartan skirt, from Peacocks I also purchased a Monochrome Tweed Jacket for £12.00 (£9.60 with my staff discount), which I have loved ever since I first saw it, so it was only natural for me to purchase it, especially for this price and although they were not in the sale, I got some ankle boots for £22.00 (£17.60 with staff discount), which is still an incredible price for a decent, well built pair of boots.

I love the jacket as it pulls together any outfit and it great for both casual and smart looks. The pattern is so popular at the minute and the monochromatic colour allows it to be worn with anything, within reason of course, proving its vast versatility for its little price. I chose a size 8 for a more fitted look instead of the size bigger as I felt this was more structured so a larger size would have looked out of proportion. 

Monochrome Blazer- £12.00

Finally, I took one last trip to New Look, this time looking at the non sale items, looking for a comfy throw on jumper/sweatshirt for college. I soon found a simple black slogan sweatshirt for only £13.50 (with my student discount) which I fell in love with as it was perfect for lazy days and just days when I'm not sure what to wear. I got this in a Size 10 for a more over-sized, relaxed and comfy look. 

Black Slogan Sweatshirt- £14.99

That is the end of my Boxing Day Haul but I hope you like some of the things I have purchased and I'll be sure to let you know on my instagram @hanahdelevingne how I get on with these items! If you have any suggestions of posts you would like me to do then let me know in the comments. 

Thank you!

Hannah ♡

A Fresh Start

Hello strangers!

So after leaving this blog abandoned for two years, I have decided to reinvent it and give it a brand new look and style. For those who have stayed loyal and still view and follow this blog.. I do not understand why as reading through the old posts and the contents of them are just incredibly embarrassing but hilarious. I would like to use this blog to express my love for fashion and photography, whilst also showing various aspects of my lifestyle, especially now that I am in college. I would love to share my style and the odd bit of help, much like before only much better and without those delightful photos. 

I hope to build up an effective fashion an style blog to share my passion with those who share similar interests. I should hopefully stick to my word and shall try to post regularly.

Thank you!

Hannah ♡

Fragrance Direct Haul

IT'S SO COLOURFUL!

Anyway, I thought I would share with you what I purchased from Fragrance Direct-
 I spent only £21, so you'll understand how happy I was to get all of this (and more!). Some of the products are missing due to my mum- sorry!

(From left to right) 080 Cherry Pop Maybelline Colour Sensation Pop Stick (£1.99), Calvin Klein Desire Crème Lipstick (£1.99), Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick in 122 Stylish (£1.99), Essie Mojoto Madness (£1.99), Essie Off The Shoulder (£1.99), Essie Action (£1.99), Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick in 400 Berry Queen (£1.99), Rimmel London 60 Seconds in 805 Grey Matter (£0.99), Rimmel London 1000 Kisses Lip Tint in 300 Perpetual Plum (I did not purchase this on fragrancedirect but I do know it is available on there).

I will gradually post reviews so if anyone has any questions ill be happy to answer!

(P&P: First Class £1.99, Second Class £2.99) 

Love you all!

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Skin Care and Treatment

(As seen on IG|stylelikevogue where I also post these)

The key to healthy, clear skin is a good skin routine.

1- Remove all makeup using either liquid makeup remover or makeup wipes. I use Simple Kind To Eyes Eye Make Up Remover for removing eye makeup and Lacura 3 in 1 Cleansing Wipes for my face and neck. (The Simple range can be purchased in any major drugstore. The Lacura range can be purchased at Aldi. Although you wouldn't think of Aldi being known for skin cafe products, their Lacura range is excellent and well worth a try!). 

2- Cleansing and Toning. This is a vital part in the skin care routine as although many people do not cleanse and tone their skin, it's important that you do. Cleansers and Toners can be purchased in any brand but, like most skin products, I prefer to use the Good Things range. Good Things Deep Pore Anti-Blemish Cleanser is an excellent cleanser that if used daily will remove any hidden dirt from your pores. Using cotton wool, apply the cleanser to your face and neck, you'll be surprised at the result and it will make you realise just how dirty skin gets. 

3- This is optional. I find that using a face pack once or twice a week cleans your pores and brings out all the bad bacteria that you don't want. I use MONO Warming Aromatic Mask but face packs can be purchased practically anywhere now for all sorts of prices. 

4- MOISTURISE! This is the most important factor in the routine. You have to moisturise. Using moisturiser at least twice a day will keep your skin healthy and hydrated and will prevent your skin from flaking, going powdery and if you wear foundation it will give a smoother effect. For those of you who do wear skin makeup, you have to moisturise regularly as foundations and powders are prone to drying out skin so it is important that you keep your skin hydrated. I use Good Things Miracle Mattifier Moisturiser but moisturisers can be purchased from a wide variety of brands in any drugstores/supermarkets. 

5- This step is only for those who suffer from dark circles or 'bags' under their eyes. If you suffer from dark circles, much like myself, then this is a product that is worth investing in. Good Things Bright Eyes Eye Cream reduces dark circles and puffiness.

6- Spot treatment. For years I had been hunting down a good spot treatment but last year I finally found one! Good Things Stop That Spot is a clearing gel which works wonders at reducing redness and visibility of acne and occasional spots. Using tubes or bottled spot gels and creams are much better than using wands or sticks. Wands and sticks = more spots. Using a wand spreads the bacteria around your skin, causing the issue to escalate which is the opposite of what should happen. I highly recommend not to use wands or sticks if you suffer from skin problems as they will NOT work! 

I hope this helped some how, please leave your feed back- I'd love to hear your opinions! The products listed can be seen at the end of this post.

Love you all!

All of the products mentioned are available to purchase at any major drugstore and/or supermarkets.

Review Of The Week- Rimmel Lipsticks

Review Of The Week: 

(As seen on IG|stylelikevogue)

Over the past few weeks I have been attempting to build up my Rimmel lipstick collection, and so far I have successfully purchased three (with more waiting for me at the post office!). I find Rimmel's products so reliable and so worth the money, which isn't as near as expensive as it's rival drugstore brands. 

The latest formulas for their lipsticks; the Kate Moss Collection and the Matte Collection are big sellers to women and girls everywhere with their excellent coverage, creamy texture and long lasting colour. These are three of my favourite colours: Shades 03, 080 One Of A Kind and 107 which is highly popular due to the high praise fashion blogger Zoella has given it throughout her videos. 

I can guarantee you'll love the vast variety of colours in these new ranges and they can be purchased from any online or high street drugstore (£5.49). I hope this has given you a slight insight to the products and that you find a colour to suit you!

Please leave suggestions of which products you would like me to review in the future.

Please follow our group fashion instagram @stylelikevogue for more fashion, beauty and everyday tips, reviews and styling ideas!

Love you all!

PS- I am so so so so soooo sorry for the large expanse of time I have abandoned my blog and you beautiful people for! I shall be blogging (hopefully) much more now I am posting slightly less on instagram.

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Instagram Give-Away

Hi!

Before I start I just want to say, this is the first post I've made on my phone so that's why it is different in layout etc to my usual posts.

So, a few days ago I decided to do a give-away. This is we're you buy prizes or presents for your followers and, like the title says, give them away for free!

I decided that when I reached 2k on instagram I would do one. So I have! Go check out my instagram (floralteacups) and repost the photo with the hashtag #floralgiveaway for the chance to win!

Good luck my lovelies!

If you have any questions then comment on this post or feel free to contact me on Instagram.

Love you!

Hannah xx