Wednesday 31 October 2012

October Favourites

Hey lovelies, It's October 31st so Happy Halloween and have fun tonight if your going out.


These are my favourites for this month, this month has flown by.

17 Wild Curls Mascara, I've had this for a while but only recently started using this mascara it's amazing for separating and lengthening your lashes.

Avon 3 in 1 Lip Product- Solar Rose this was in my last post, I love this product because it's 3 in 1 to having the perfect lips, it has a lip liner, lipstick and lipgloss and it's a lovely pink shade and very pigmented.

MUA Heaven and Earth Eyeshadow Palette, I've always loved this palette but this month I've been using it more, you can create different looks a neutral eye or smokey brown look, there all shimmery and very pigmented.

L'oreal Paris- Rose Santal, I mostly mention this blush, it's the perfect pink blush for my fair skin so I highly recommend it and it's pigmented and long lasting.

MUA Blusher- Shade 3, this would be perfect for any skin tone, it's really pigmented and a peachy colour and really inexpensive.

Maybelline Color Tattoo- On and On Bronze, I've had this for a while and started using it again, it's a bronzey brown colour and very long lasting and perfect under eyeshadows or on it's own and I love the colour.

Rimmel London Kate Moss Lipstick- Shade 19, I've been wearing this shade nearly everyday it's a pinky colour it likes your lip colour but better and a bit darker, it's really pigmented, moisturising and long lasting, i have a picture on my instragram ashleighcarr24, my latest picture of me wearing the lipstick if you want to look.

Collection Cream Puff- Fairy Cakes, it's an orangey/coral, it's moisturising, very pigmented and very long lasting, I love these cream puffs highly recommend.

Rimmel London Eyeshadow Quad- Smokey Brun, I've had this ages but I love it, it's perfect for an everyday natural look.

Non Beauty Favourites

Songs- One Direction- Little Things, Taylor Swift- Red love most of the songs on her album, Kelly Clarkson- Catch My Breath.

 TV Shows- Merlin started after Doctor Who finished, watch Merlin from the start, Vampire Diaries love this show my all time favourite, Glee love this too, can't wait till it comes back on in November. 

Food- Porridge warms me up now its colder.

Hope you liked my favourites, what are your favourites of this month leave a comment below.

Ashleigh xx

Sunday 28 October 2012

Products Worth Hype

Hey lovelies, I saw this video on JDRMakeup channel a while go and thought it was a good idea so I decided to do it as a blog post, you should definitely go subscribe to her channel she makes great YouTube videos.



Avon Pro 3 in 1 Lip Wand- I have the shade Solar Rose, I don't think you hear much about Avon as brand only from Pixiwoo, I love this product because it's a 3 in 1 product you have a lip liner, lipstick and lipgloss to make the perfect lips and I really love this shade.

Rimmel London Kate Moss Lipsticks- I know you hear a bit about them but I absolutely love these lipsticks, there pigmented, moisturising, matte and long lasting. I really want to try the new matte collection which I think I will soon.

MUA Mosaic Blush- English Rose, JDRMakeup mentioned this blush and I have to agree it's a great blush it is shimmery but it really brightens your cheeks up and it's really inexpensive.

L'oreal Paris- Rose Sandal I love this blush because it's the perfect pink shade for me because I'm quite pale and there is darker pinks to suit people's skin colour, it's matte, pigmented and long lasting.

Accessorize Baked Blush- Scandal, this is also a shimmery shade and brightens up your cheeks, it's a pink with gold running through it.

Models Own Blackberry Lipbalm- I don't think I've heard these being mentioned but I think there great for people who don't want to wear lipstick but want colour, there is a variety of shades to suit everyone and you can wear them as pigmented as you want, there also great for winter if you have dry lips because there very moisturising.

NYC Lipstick-Fragile Pink- it's a beautiful pink shade that I think will suit most people, it's really inexpensive and pigmented and long lasting.

Technic- High Lights, I've mentioned this before in other posts it's really inexpensive and a dupe for Benefit High Beam, it's quite long lasting and gives you a nice glow.

L'oreal Paris Glam Shine Fresh Lipgloss- Aqua Watermelon, I love these lipglosses because they aren't stick, they come in every colour shade, there really glossy and perfect over any lipstick.

NYC Liquid Lipshine- Fashion Ave Fuchsia, this is like a lipstick and lipgloss in one, it's really pigmented, long lasting and glossy, there really inexpensive as well.

Elf Eyeshadow Brushes, these are really inexpensive brushes but they get the job done to create nice eye looks.

Ebay 88 Palette- I only have this palette but I want the other palette's, this palette is great because it has every colour you need to create any sort of look, you can have the matte or shimmery palette, it's really pigmented and is perfect for travelling.


I hope you enjoyed the post and let me know what products you think deserve hype.

Don't forget to enter my MUA giveaway and let me know if you can come to the Sheffield Meet Up on January 12th.

Ashleigh xx

Wednesday 24 October 2012

Blogging Love Tag

Hey Lovelies, the gorgeous Kayleigh from CoutureGirl made this tag a while ago and I've seen a lot of other people do this tag so I decided to do it. So you could get to know me better. You should all go follow Kayleigh she is nice and a lovely person and has a great blog.


Passion- When I was younger I always liked beauty and makeup I used to have doll that you could put makeup on and do her hair which I liked to do and then when I got older I started putting makeup on myself. I then started getting more into to makeup and buying more products and would say to my friends about these products I bought. I watched YouTube video's and read blogs and thought it was perfect for me to discuss about beauty.

Creativity- I'm not the most creative of people I was never good at art but I really liked it but when I got older and into to makeup and saw all the different looks you could create I loved the idea of doing it myself and being more creative.

Other Bloggers- That's what got me interested in blogging in the first place other bloggers. From blogging I have my #bestbloggerfriends they are the nicest most amazing friends I have made and I don't know what I would do without them, you all know who you are and mean the world to me.


Inspiration- My inspiration was from YouTube video's I've watched them for years and were another reason I started blogging and blogs of course, I was also inspired by magazines and celebrity makeup looks and wanted to try to recreate them for myself.


My Own Space- My blog is my own space to talk about makeup products and other personal issues that I think are important, I like blogging because it's personal to yourself and you can write what you want.


Blogging Aim- I just hope to carry on blogging for as long as people like reading my blog. I have 133 followers at the moment and of course I wouldn't mind more but I appreciate every one of my followers and the number doesn't bother me.


Blogging Tip- My tip would just be write what you want it's your blog it's personal to you, so write what you enjoy, don't copy anyone else's. I think a lot of people have said this but interact with all your followers there the reason you keep blogging and you need to appreciate them, you can also meet more bloggers that are like you.


Bloggers Who Inspire Me- I would say all the blogs I follow inspire me there all unique and different and personal to the person. My #bestbloggerfriends are all the most inspiring people I know and have amazing blogs.


Hope you enjoyed the tag and I tag you all to do it.

Ashleigh xx

Saturday 20 October 2012

MUA Cream Blush Review

 Hey everyone, sorry for not blogging as much but I keep having a lot of work to do for college but I'll try to blog when I have free time.

MUA have recently launched a few new products, so I thought I would try there cream blushes.


I've had this cream blush for over a week and so far I really like it, I love cream blushes and I love MUA so I was really excited to try this new product.


I have the shade Bittersweet which is a pink shade, there is three other shades Dolly, Blossom and Yummy and there all £2 which is really inexpensive.

The blush is a light pink that's quite bright, i'm quite pale so it's more suitable for us than darker skin types but the other colours look perfect for darker skin.

The blush is really creamy and pigmented, I apply it with my fingers then use my stippling brush to blend it on the cheeks.

The packaging is still similar to there other products, plastic and black which is quite sleek, it's not the best packaging but what can you aspect with such cheap products. 

When I wore it didn't last very long but if you applied a powder blush over it, it will last longer.


Overall I think it's an okay product.

What do you think to MUA Cream Blushes, leave a comment below.

Don't forget to enter my MUA giveaway.

Hope you enjoyed.

Ashleigh xx

Tuesday 16 October 2012

Pin Up Makeup Look

This is a pin up makeup look perfect for evening, it's classical and a elegant look, perfect for everyone.

All the products you need: Rimmel London Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation, Collection Concealer, Rimmel London Stay Matte Powder, Rimmel London Smokey Brun Eyeshadow Quad, this is the old packaging but it's still called the same, Collection XXL Volume Sensation Mascara, Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Mascara, 17 Liquid Liner, Rimmel London Eyebrow Pencil, Fashionista Juicy Apricot Blush, Almay Lipcolor Fruitty think you can buy this online.

For the eyes apply the taupey colour all over the lid, the light brown in the crease and the dark colour on the outer corner, apply liquid liner, make it winged and apply mascara.



Then apply the fashionista blush to the cheeks.

Finally apply fruitty to the lips, it's a great colour and very long lasting.


Hope you like this look.

Don't forget to enter my MUA giveaway.

Ashleigh xx

Friday 12 October 2012

100 Follower Giveaway

Hey, sorry for not blogging lately I've been a bit busy with college.
I recently reached 100 followers I know I'm slightly over now but I wanted to say a huge thank you to you all so I thought I would do a giveaway for you all.

It's UK only, sorry if your international.


it's a MUA giveaway and these are some of my favourite products. I've got things that will suit everyone.

The products: Undressed Palette, Shade 3 Blush, Shade 13 Lipstick and Shade 3 Lipgloss.

All brand new never been used or opened and purchased by me personally.
a Rafflecopter giveaway


Thank you for all your support Ashleigh xx

Sunday 7 October 2012

Guest Blog Post-Nails

This is a guest post from the lovely Suzy, she emailed me about wanting to do a guest post and showed me some of her work on other blogs and i was really impressed and I'm really grateful for her doing this post for me.

Tips on Saving Costs on Your Manicure Bills
Paying for those bills for a few nail painting and nail polishing services can really hurt at times. When it comes to looking good, most of us buy clothes online or look at the brand stores that offer everything for the perfect look. We get discounts on certain occasions, which often act as a big saver, but the same doesn’t apply to beauty services. Getting the perfect nails is just a matter of how careful and dedicated you are, and most of the things you can do on your own, unless you want designer nail arts. Here, you will get some quick tips for getting those perfect and well shaped nails.


Keep your nails clean: What they do in manicure may seem to be complicated, but actually, it’s as easy as it can get. You don’t need expensive cleaners or milk to clean your hand nails. Take a piece of lemon and rub it on your nails. Within a few minutes, you nails will start glowing. If needed, you can use your face scrub with lemon to get cleaner nails.

Coating your nails: The only thing that you need to invest is nail polish and nail paints, and that’s where you need to stick to big brands. Low quality nail paints can give that yellow tarnish to your nails, and many times, you may find that you are ending up spending more as the cheap paints don’t last for long. Look for bigger brands, and while applying, always look for thin layers rather than thick coats. Thick coats chip off easily, while thin coats give you the actual shade of the colour and stay for much longer.

Start buffing your nails: You can buy a nail buffer, which is cheap, and most buffers have the numbers that will help you polish your nails at one step after another. If you have used the buffer correctly, it is likely that you will not need any polish or paint, and your nails will look shiner and pinker than ever. Also, buffing can keep your nails glowing for weeks, which is one reason for investing one hour in those four steps of buffing.

Keep your nails rounded and short: If you want your nails to last longer, then you must avoid extreme long nails. Experts suggest that you keep the corners of your nails rounded because square nails don’t last longer and tend to break easily when scratched on surface. Shaping your nails is all about using the nail filer right, and you just need to practise for a while.

Keep the coating on: When you are buying top coats for your nails, always buy the right and branded one and ensure that you reapply the same every three days. For your nail paints to last longer, apply a thin coat once in every week. This will offer the necessary protection for your nails and keep the colours glowing.

Keep your finger nails safe: Avoid using your nails for nasty household tasks just as opening stickers, lids or anything like that. Don’t hurt your nails in any way by making them prone to scratches and breakages. Keeping your nails safe is just a matter of caution and care, and this should come to you naturally with little attention.

Authors Bio: Suzy Walsh is fashion blogger and style expert with years of experience in the fashion industry. She is the lead writer of The House of Elegance Fashion and has been associated with a number of blogs as a guest writer. Her writings are extremely well crafted, and she knows the wits to engage her readers.

Thank you for reading, hope you enjoyed.

Ashleigh xx

Monday 1 October 2012

September Favourites

I don't have many favourites this month but I still decided to do it.

If you have been reading my blog for a while you will know that since getting MUA's Undressed Palette I've absolutely loved it and it's been in my previous favourites, it's just a great palette you can create a variety of different looks and is perfect for both day and night time.

MUA's trio in Innocence it's a very subtle eyeshadow trio and is perfect for everyday.

Sleek blush in Suede it's a very natural blush, it's very pigmented and perfect for all skin tones.

Fashionista blush in Flush is a light pink, all fashionista blushes are very pigmented, long lasting and worth the money.

MAC lipstick in Chatterbox a medium pink, its pigmented, long lasting and matte.

Avon Moisture Seduction lipgloss in sweet clementine, it's a pale nudey/coral shimmer, it's not sticking and nice to wear over lipsticks or on it's own.

Rimmel London Kate Moss Lipstick in 05, it's a dark pink, matte, moisturising long lasting and perfect for anyone.

Non Beauty Favourites

Songs- One Direction-Live While We're Young, Leona Lewis-Trouble and Lawson-Standing In The Dark.

TV Shows- I recently started watching Revenge and absolutely love this show it's really good and I wanted to mention Doctor Who, Doctor Who has been a favourite of mine for years and it was the mid season finale on Saturday and it was a great episode.

Food- My mum followed this basic recipe Chicken coated in Mayonnaise and Parmesan and covered with Bread Crumbs it's very nice and easy to make, so I recommend trying it.

Hope you liked the post.

Ashleigh xx