March Birchbox // Beauty Box

Hello,

It's day 3 and we've managed to trot into the month of March. The most exciting thing about this box was that it was created with the huge designer Lulu Guinness. The products them selves where choices of her's and the box had a cute slip cover over it. I love when Birchbox does these collab's because in all honesty they are normally the best of the boxes! Now lets have a good ox what is inside shall we ... 

 Molton Brown - Hand Cream

Every girl always needs a handy bit of hand cream on the go and well this is just the cutest little one. The smell is divine, I've never smelt anything like this or as good to go on my hands. Not just having pretty pink packaging and a beautiful scent this product also performs well by sinking into your hands quickly not leaving you with a greasy feeling.  It's a well known and top notch brand so it's just a great sample to receive. 

 Benefit - Stay Don't Stray

Another time seeing benefit but I am not complaining. It such a good brand which is high end but still within an affordable bracket. The best thing is their samples, I feel unlike some other brands they do really represent the product you'll receive. This is no exception, such a good make-up product to include because it appeals to a lot of people and you can't be disappointed with the shade you get. It's a great eye primer leaving your eye make up in place for a good chunk of the day. A bit of advice, a small bit goes a long way.

 Korres - Citrus Body Milk

Yay, another brand  have heard of, I really do like receiving brands I've at least heard of because I feel like its worth the money of the box. Korres is such a lovely brand and if you've never tried or used any of the products then it is a serious must. Using natural ingredients and the Greek background makes for some luxurious goodness. Again the smell of this is just on point and I can't wait to try this product out but if it's like any other Korres products then wow.

English Laundry - No7

The final product (apart from the stick of rock) is this perfume sample from English Laundry. I'm not the hugest fan of perfume samples but I suppose I can let this one slide as the rest of the box is so on point. My mum adored this scent however I found it very old womany, however it must appeal to some people.

So that's the end of this months box and after tomorrow we shall be half way through this week.  All  all it's going very well lets just hope there is more goodness to come. I just hope you are all enjoying my little series.

Alisha

xoxo

A haul from a while ago // Haul

Hello,

I feel it is embarrassing to say how long ago I brought this stuff however I had the photo and all of the things are still available so I thought it would be fine to still write a cheeky little haul post about it all. We shall start with the benefit items, I purchased Big Easy in 03 and That Gal. I went in to just have a feel of big easy as I have wanted to try a BB product for quite a while and thought this could be a good step into it. I was sucked in further and ended up also buying that gal after being shown how well it combined with benefit's other primer, the Porefessional. 

After feeling a bit lighter after saying goodbye to that money I quickly ran into Lush to grab my all time favorite toner Breath of Fresh Air. Literally can not get enough of it. 

Finally I popped into boots while the 3 for 2 was on to grab a new concealer, as the the Collection one was out of stock I went back to an old favorite Rimmel's Wake Me Up. As i'm hitting up V Festival in a week's time I thought I'd spice my boring same old face of make-up and try a blue eyeliner just to add a simple bit of colour. As I said before 3 for 2 was on so I had no choice but to buy another item which was the Maybelline 14hr Lipstick in Coral. Such good staying power for a nice everyday lipstick (it doesn't look as bright on, trust me).

So that's it, but don't you worry I have another haul coming Thursday and by that point I will have been to Oxford street in London so plenty of more goodies to come!

Alisha 

xoxo

7 Months Of Being Subscribed To Birchbox In A Week // Beauty Box

Hello,

Well it's been a while hasn't it. I keep trying to come up with reason after reason on why I haven't been regularly updating and there just isn't one. It started with being busy with school work, then exams, then having a brief period of chilling and then that developed into pure laziness. No more! I really want to keep my blog running effectively as I just have so much that I want to talk about. So hopefully this will be the start of me really getting back onto the blogging bandwagon and getting into a routine with it that works well around all of my other commitments so I can still retain my favorite hobby.I have so many idea's for post in the next few weeks, ie trying to do some more fashion and lifestyle  posts.  So now we've got the boring admin/apology done lets get into today's post. 

I have been subscribed to Birchbox for 7 months now which is a heck of long time and I have never done a post on any of my boxes. So I thought why not condense 7 months into 1 week so any possible people that may be interested in subscribing can see what they are to expect over a fair period. Luckily I did manage to take loads and loads of photos so you can really see in depth what you get in Birchbox. Slight spoiler alert but I am very happy with my subscription and I find the quality of the boxes to be much more consistant that some of its competitors. So from Monday 11th there will be each month of Birchbox and by the time I'm back from V Festival we shall be ready for August. How exciting!!

Alisha 

xoxo

review // Space Girl

Hey guys,

So i'm hear today to review this little beauty. How cute is it, a little planet, aw. I just love space so this was right up my street. When I picked out of the box it just smelt like parma violets, if you are unaware of what these are then you had a deprived childhood. I had real high hopes for the little beauty so here's how I got on ...

As you can see it turned my bath water ever so slightly purple, there wasn't really any bubbles, but there was plenty of popping candy. It just wouldn't stop! The smell remained right till the very end. I just I don't know, I just don't really think this was for me. I love exciting, colorful  bubbly baths this was just a 'meh' bath to me. But let me just be clear I don't think this is a bad product at all! I just feel it isn't for me! If you want something plainer or less scary then this is just the one for you! Whats your favourite lush product?Or have you tried this one out and done a review? Let me know!

Alisha

xoxo

haul // My last big spend before exams

Hey guys, So I've been shopping again. Don't sound too surprised  So I decided last month i'd do a little bit of shopping of things I don't really need before exams (cough nearly my birthday cough). So picked up a few 'essentials' while walking the streets of Coventry. Lets get crackalickin. So all the stuff, lack for a better word, above I picked up in boots. When I see boots hauls i'm always so envious of people that can just pick anything up whether it be polish, make up or skin care and I have to stick to a budget. #alishaproblems.

So the first thing I picked up was the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in the shade 51. I made a huge mistake I mean't to get the hyped up serum one but picked up the wrong one. But hold your tears, all is well, I have fallen for this foundation very hard. It smells nice, It feels nice, It is just so so nice. 

The next thing I picked up was my beloved Collection 2000 Extreme Felt-tip Liner in 01 Black. I don't have much to say on this other than it's my holy grail eyeliner because for the price you get such an amazing product so if your thinking about starting to do black eyeliner then defiantly try this one out! 

Then I picked up a new mascara in the form of the Rimmel Lash Excelerator Endless. I really like this mascara and even though (by accident) I picked it up in brown, it is amazing at making my lashes longer with the fibers that attach to your lashes. It sounds a bit grim but it's really not. Truly great product. Holla at rimmel.

I then strutted over too the Revlon stand where I stood in ore for over 10 minuets over everything. I want it all. Please. I finally settle on the Revlon Photoready Cream Blush in Coral Reef and a Lip Butter in Tutti Fruiti. Both corals ready for spring to add a bit of colour to my face. I'm really falling for coral it seems to be something that has really became hyped up and well where there is a hype you'll find me. 

The final thing I picked up was actual from Superdrug because they don't stock MUA in boots. Its the the MUA Pro-Base Eye Primer. I really wanted to try a budget eye primer out and well this fitted both requirements so I was like lets just give it a whurl. I don't think its anything as good as the Urban Decay Primer Potion sounds but it defiantly keeps my eye make-up on for longer than normal which is a bonus. 

Then it was only necessary to make a trip to Lush aka one of my favouritest stores ever. I was a good girl and only picked up two little things. The first being the Fizzbanger. I'm not going to go into much detail because I do have a review of this to come in the near future. The other thing I picked up is the Pop In The Bath. I really just loved the smell of this and I wanted to find something that would produce lots and lots of bubbles so this looked like a good choice. 

The final place I went was Newlook and I picked up this pack of 6 rings for a mere £3.50! How good is that?! I'm sorry for my awful hand modeling and the fact my nails are all different lengths. Sorry! But I think for the money they are some lovely rings that I don't think I've taken off since I brought them. Ooops.

Have you made any recent purchases? If so what? Or like me are you just stressing over exams? Because HOLLA.

Alisha

xoxo

selfie // Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Hey guys,
I know another selfie post but this post was just a brain wave to me and well when genius sparks I can't put that fire out. Okay that was an odd thing to say. Anyways I'm sure you have all heard of good 'old Macklemore and hopefully some of you will know who Ryan Lewis is. Famous for his song 'Thrift Shop'

Which we all know and love very much. But did you know he has so much more to offer. Like seriously. One day I thought you know what lets listen to some of his other works of the album 'The Heist' (which he created with his producer Ryan Lewis). I think I've found a new love, in Macklemore. Seriously you all need to go and have a listen to his other songs because they are just as good as Thrift Shop and really deserve some recognition. I just want to say, I'm not some indie hipster I don't go looking for the most hipster songs I can find to be 'cool'. I really love the mainstream stuff and then if I hear someone I like I sort of venture of into a world of unknown and then that's when I come along different songs. Anyway so my definite new favorite is a song called 'Can't Hold Us' its so upbeat and jolly and just screams summer/spring so here it is: 

I absolutely love this song and I hope I can tell as many people about it because this song needs to be on everyone's summer playlists because it is smokin'. Oh god I just said that. But on a more serious note, I really like Macklemore he is an amazing rapper and I feel that he just appeals to so many people especially those, who unlike me, aren't the biggest fans of rappers. So go check him out you may find something you love!

Have you made any recent music discovery's? If so let me know!

Alisha

xoxo

review // Mumkin

Hey guys, today i'm here to talk to you about this little bundle of goodness. Isn't it just the cutest little bath product. Got to love Lush. If you are unaware of what ^that is, it's called a Mumkin and not even Lush really knows what it is. It smells utterly divine and I just couldn't wait to crumble this little baby into the bath. So this is what happened ...

As you can see the water gained a sort of orange/pink tone to it nothing too bright or scary like another product I shall be talking about! A fair amount of bubbles were produced but not as much as I was expecting considering I used the whole thing but the Comforter just gives you these ridiculous expectations. The smell was really nice, sort of sweet and fruity. But it wasn't over powering its very subtle and with the nice hot steam cleansing your face it just sends you into pure relaxation. I really enjoyed using this and I wish it was an all year round product! Have you tried this Mumkin? Or do you have another Lush favourite? Let me know!

Alisha

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review // Urban Decay Naked Basics

Hey guys, 
Cue scream! I got it! Finally! An Urban Decay pallet I can call my own! I am in love, I've been trying to create so many looks with this bad boy since I brought it about 2 weeks ago. Basically (if you'll pardon the pun) I remembered that my Aunt and Uncle gave me and £20 Debenhams voucher so after patrolling the Urban Decay counter for about a day I decided on this little pallet. I had heard so many good things about it and it just seemed to be a staple in so many people's collections so I thought i'd give it a swing. I took just a few photos of my new baby ...

Sorry for the poor swatches in real life they were much stronger but I really couldn't get them to show up that well on my camera god knows why?! I love using Venus as a highlight in the corner of my eyes or on my brow bone and Crave is brilliant for doing black eyeliner without it being to harsh. All the other colour's are just generally really great for creating very natural looks that anyone could pull of as casual looks. I really recommend this pallet the quality of the shadows is just unbelievable and for only £20 (which is roughly £3.33 a shade! bargain!). Seriously if your sat there thinking maybe maybe not then go, go and buy this product now! okay! As you can tell I love this pallet but i'd love to know whether any of you have tried it? and if so did you love it like me?

Alisha

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haul // I went again.

Hey guys, when I say I've been too that shop again I feel like I've committed a sin. To be frank I probably have I spend way to much in there but its all just too good and nice and perfect and I have nothing better to do so judge me okay. 

I picked up one of my favourite things and the reason why I actually went, The Comforter Bubble Bar. I can normally get around 3 baths out of this bad boy making it well worth the money and the smell of this thing is just unbelievable. I also picked up The Mumkin Bubble Bar. She has a rasberry and lemon ora about her and produces a fair amount of bubbles when crumbled into the bath. 

I then picked up an Easter special of The Fluffy Egg. This smells beyond amazing soon as I smelt it I just had to have it in my life. It is basically snow fairy in a bath products, if you don't know my love for snow fairy then you should check out this post. I also manned up and finally gave in to one of Lush's fresh face masks. I ended up with the Love Lettuce one because the shop assistant told me it would be the best for my skin and they weren't lying! This has saved my skin so much even if the smell is awful. 

The final thing I picked up was the Ocean Salt Facial Scrub. This isn't for the faint hearted, it is an intense cleanse for your skin but if you can take the heat then this is for you! With lemon, lime and vodka in it along with all that sea salt it really does cleanse deep into your pores and gets all the dirt and grime out while waking up your skin. I really love this but like I said I wouldn't recommend this too anyone with very sensitive skin.

I know I update about Lush a lot but it is my favourite shop along with Boots and well who doesn't like to hear about a few great products! Have you picked anything up from Lush recently? Or anything your lusting after? Let us know!

Alisha

xoxo

empties // Last year and 1/6th of this year

Hey guys, as you can see I have been hording a heck of a lot of empties seriously the box I have been keeping them in is overloading and well it's about time it got emptied. I have so much to talk about so i'm just going to get straight into it.

Body

So first of all we have Gorgeous by Gok Wan Body Wash, this is one of those alright products that's nice to use and smells okay but nothing too amazing or to go singing about. I got this a Christmas gift and it was nice to try but I don't think i'll be re-purchasing. Next we have The Daily Smooth Body Butter by Soap and Glory. It was odd to try a body butter out of a tube instead of a tub but it was a nice change. I liked this product it was moisturizing as well as smelling really great. But I don't think i'll buy any more at the moment as I have tons of body butter to get through! Also from Soap and Glory is The Scrub Of Your Life (x2). I really like this scrub and every time I get a little version of it I think why don't I just go and get the full size!  I really enjoy using this and will probably buy another! From the Body Shop I have got a full size Strawberry Shower Gel and a mini Mango Shower Gel. I loved the strawberry one it smelt amazing and really fruit but the mango one I didn't really get on with it smelt a bit too chemically which was weird. I probably what re-purchase because I have quite a few shower gels on the go! Finally I finished a 250ml bottle of Lush Snow Fairy. I did a review on it a while back in November, here, and I'm just in love with it! I have a 100ml bottle waiting to be used, it really upsets me that you can only get this around Christmas!

Face

So first of all I finished the Rimmel Scandal Eyes Mascara. I really like this mascara I found it did a great job of making my lashes look longer and have more volume, but if too heavily applied it could be a little clumpy but that's my fault not theirs! I won't re-buy but that's only because I love trying new mascara's instead of just sticking to one! I also finished a Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation. This was a great foundation for me in the summer when I was a little more tan and I found it stayed quite matte throughout the day which was impressive. But I had to say bye bye to it because as winter dawned I became all pale again and this no longer fitted my skin colour. I finished three sample moisturizers from Elizabeth Arden, Balance Me and Avenue. I really liked using all of this my favourite being the most expensive in Elizabeth Arden. I have plenty of moisturizers on the go so i'm not in need of a new buy but I would recommend all of them! I've also included just a few Montagne Jennesse Face Mask which I finished over the last few months. I love these mask and did a post on them here  I think they are great value for money and they really do make your skin feel amazing. Great for paper evenings! I also finished my make up wipes. Nothing to exciting to be said I just get whatever wipes are the cheapest at the time because I get through them ridiculously quick! In the corner there you can see I have finished a cute little sample from BareMinerals. Re-purchase? Well yes! I got there foundation kit for Christmas and shall be putting a post up soon about it. 

Hair

Only four little mini's in this category  Thank god after all that writing above #dedication. So first of all we have the Dove Colour Radiance Conditioner. This is the conditioner that got me back into conditioning my hair. I stopped conditioning my hair thinking that I didn't need to but when I started again I realized the difference it made and I was hooked again! I didn't buy this one I got a V05 one but kudos to this! Next are two shampoo's The Body Shop Rainforest Moisture and Mark Hill Sexy Straight. I hated the Body Shop one, sorry but the smell was just plain awful I was glad to finish the bottle. However the Mark Hill one was actually really nice and it did give my hair a subtle shine which I liked. The only thing I really don't like is that fact it's called 'Sexy Straight' I have a thing with that word along with 'Bird' stupid words. But anyways overall it was a nice product to try. Last but not least is the Osmo Berber Oil. This was unbelievably good. I found love with this, it nourished my hair, gave it a glossy shine and made it smell amazing! I will be buying this again when I have a bit more money! What a positive note to end on!

Kudos to you if you read all of that. I know there was a lot. I promise that I will become more consistent with updating my empties because no one needs a post this big in their lives ;). I hope you enjoyed this and we're interested in seeing what I've used up? IDK okay. Have you finished any products that you really love? Or maybe really hate? Let us know!

Alisha

xoxo