Catch up.

My twitter followers will have known I've been in California for the past month but I can not so glady say I'm back in sunny England. I had an amazing time with my love, but I miss him so much now!

 Rob's lovely mother threw me an early thanksgiving dinner as a suprise as I left a week before the real day which was unfortunate!

 The sunsets are beautiful.

Famous In and Out Burger, if your visiting California this is definitely a fast food restaurant you need to visit. Delicious!

 I also spent Halloween over there which was so much fun. It's a big deal in the USA, so when I went shopping for my costume there was huge amounts to choose from and it was super busy with people getting their costumes.

Since I've been back I've treated the family to Domino's pizza, I finally got a chance to try one of the gourmet ones. Domino's is honestly one of my favourite places to get pizza from. I love the huge pizza menu and also the range of deals and that you can track your order AND the super fast and friendly service....what more could you want?

I also finally went to see Breaking Dawn, I know it's not to everyone's tastes but Oh how I loved it. I seriously didn't want it to end.

<3

Oh Kindle- Oberon Design Case

I just had to show off my beautiful kindle case, I pretty much refused to use my kindle until I received it. I wanted to get something nice soon as it's going to be used a lot so after some extensive research I ended up getting an Oberon Design Leather case. They sell some beautiful things and as soon as I saw their cases I was in love, I've never seen anything like them before. I also liked the idea of this case because with time ( I assume lots of it) the leather will eventually look worn which is something I'm a fan of.

They sell a mixture of products and cases for other gadgets too which you can check out here

The colour is a dark purple in most lights however above with the flash it's much more vibrant. I normally wouldn't think of spending this much on a case but I couldn't help myself once I saw it ( I purchased it for $67 which works out at £42 not including P&P) but I think it's definitely worth it as the craftsmanship is amazing, you can just tell it's going to last a long time.

After getting my cover I've been using my Kindle tons, especially the last month or so during my travels and have just finished 'Only Mine' by Susan Mallery which I loved. I'm always open to different kinds of books and so you have any book recommendation please feel free to share them!

Missha BB cream for darker Skin! No.31 Golden Beige.

BB creams (Blemish Balm) seem to be everywhere right now but from my personal experience it's hard to find one for darker skin tones which is a real shame although BB cream originally started off for Asian skin tones.

For those who may not know what BB creams are, in a nutshell it works like a tinted moisturiser (or some have enough pigment to use as a foundation) that is supposed to be wondrous in different areas. They tend to have an SPF, anti-wrinkle agents, healing and skin lightening properties and help create an even flawless finish.

Sometime last year I discovered Missha had a new, darker shade out. Although it's slightly harder to find and is more expensive compared to the rest that are easily available. This seems to be the only darker shade available from Missha too.

Missha is a popular brand for BB creams in Asia, I bought mine from ebay, I think I paid around £20 something pounds at the time. I really wanted to try these much talked about wonder creams so I splashed out.

The one I purchased was 'Perfect Cover B.B Cream' 50ml, No.31 Golden Beige, with SPF 42 PA+++ (The PA part is pretty much a grading system of UVA protection which provides superior defence against rays that can cause collagen damage and photo ageing of the skin.) 

                                     I have tried my best to capture the true colours of the swatches. 

To me once it's blended in it has more of a red undertone which you can't see in the pictures so much. I also really love the scent it's fresh and light.

My Thoughts?

I really like what BB creams are about and this one I found was easy to blend, loved the smell and it also had light/medium coverage. However it didn't match my skin tone as much as I hoped it would, I need something with more yellow undertones and this was quiet the opposite however I can still make it work by putting my Mac powder over it.

Has anyone else tried this brand? 

Hair Oils: Macadamia and VO5

 I'm sure many of you have heard of or tried both these hair oils but I thought I'd share my thought's on them. I purchased Macadamia (natural oil) Healing Oil Treatment at least half a year ago and have enjoyed using it since. I actually had a hard time choosing between this brand and the well known Moroccan oil (which I still want to try) but after having Macadamia products used on my hair during a trip to the hairdressers and loving how it made my hair smell and feel I decided to buy it. The hairdresser also said out of all the oils they have tried this one was in their opinion the best one.
The smell is light but really lovely, the bottle is glass and I love that it has a pump which makes it easier to dispense the oil.
The label instructs you to work a small amount in damp or dry hair and for extra nourishment you can add a small amount to your favourite hair mask which I am yet to try but sounds like a good idea. It states that it instantly absorbs into the hair, weightlessly infusing moisture, health, softness, protection, control and shine.

The VO5 miracle concentrate elixir with argan oil was purchased after hearing so much about it via blogs and you tube videos and it was also on a special offer in Boots at the time so I thought why not? Plus I like that it's smaller than my Macadamia bottle which makes it better for travelling purposes. It has a pipette which is fantastic for controlling the amount you want to dispense, nothing worse than a product in annoying packaging that gives you too much product! Again this smells really nice, a slightly stronger scent than the Macadamia oil.
The label has no instructions on how to use it but I guess it's fairly obvious but it does say that the elixir is high in Vitamin E, Rich in Anti-Oxidants which help fight free radicals and is hydrating and deeply conditioning.

 I tend to put a few drops on the palm of my hand, rub it between both hands a little and then distribute it from neck downwards of my hair. This way my hair doesn't look oily.
Macadamia oil is much more expensive it retails at  whopping £29.95 for 125ml on websites like lookfantastic but I'd suggest looking on ebay. The VO5 however is much more affordable although it's a smaller 50ml bottle but has the price tag of around £4.99
As I haven't been using VO5 for as long I can't make a judgement on which one is better but I really like both of them, they both make my hair feel nourished and smooth. I do want to point out however that both the products contain 'cones which can be good and bad for your hair so if your looking for pure oils I'd avoid these.

Do you use any hair oils? If so which ones?

Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator Review

 Ever since I discovered Liz Earle, the products have quickly become some of my favourites. I have been using this exfoliator since July and I thought I'd share my thoughts on this particular product.

It contains Eucalyptus, cocoa butter and fine jojoba beads, comes in a 70ml pump tube and is not suitable for sensitive skin. It states on the back to use it after cleanse and polish but so far I've been using one or the other.

Gosh my hands look wrinkley!

 The texture is thick and creamy, in the picture I have put a pump's worth on my hand but I'd normally use a little less than that.

I personally love this exfoliator. I know many people can be put off them with the thought of beads scrubbing against their skin but like the tube states, it's gentle. The beads are small and with the mixture of ingredients it's a pleasant experience using it.
Unlike many exfoliators I have used in the past where I feel the need to slather my face with moisturiser straight after cleaning my face this one does not leave my skin feeling dry and thirsty for moisturiser which is a huge huge plus for me. I guess that thanks where the cocoa butter kicks in.

FYI I have Combination skin at the moment with oily and dry parts. I would definitely recommend this exfoliator, it costs £13 pounds and I personally think it will go along way till I need to repurchase it again!