LoubouLush's Beauty Blog: 2013

Tuesday 18 June 2013

H&M Secret Peona Solid Perfume

Hello Strangers! I thought I'd do a quick post of a random purchase I made yesterday. I LOVE H&M for summer clothes and was browsing in there yesterday when this little solid perfume stick caught my eye. I'm not usually one for wearing fragrance. I'm fussy with what I like and not in the habit of wearing perfume often but sniffed this little perfume and thought it would be perfect for my handbag/hand luggage. It's got a light odour, is a super handy size and a great price at £2.99. Boom!

Now I'm no expert in what the scents therein are but if you're near a H&M I urge you to pop it and give this a wee smell and see what you think. Let me know!

LoubouLush x

Sunday 7 April 2013

NOTD - NYC Expert Lasting Nail Polish "Mint Macaroon"

I was having a rare mooch around Superdrug on Friday and as it's been so long since I've felt even remotely interested in doing that that I got a bit overwhelmed and didn't know what to buy. Pay day isn't until next week due to the bank holiday so I could go too mad. I resisted the temptation to try Revlon Colorstay Foundation (on 3 for 2 at the minute - what else would I buy as my other 2 to get good value?!) and decided to go cheap cheap.

I decided on some summery nail colours and noticed the NYC range were 2 for £2.99 or £1.99 each, so either way not quite going to break the bank.

I bought two including this Mint Macaroon and must say so far, so very good. It's a vintage kind of mint green shade that I think would look especially pretty with a tan. Overall it's a cute summer shade with good coverage after two coats and wearing very nicely under a Seche Vite topcoat thank you very much.

Bargain, non?

Now, any other cheap summer shades I need to get my mitts on?

Louboulush x

Monday 25 March 2013

Where have I been?

I've sort of been hiding.

Not sure if anyone has noticed but if you follow me on Twitter you might have noticed I'm a little grumpier than normal. I've had a few weeks of feeling pretty rough - nauseas, exhausted, hungry, irritable, achy - I've been a real joy to live with! As a result I've lost interest in lots of things I usually enjoy but I'm hoping I'll feel better soon and be back a bit more regularly.

In better news all this sickness gubbins should have something good at the end of it as me and Mr Louboulush are expecting our first baby! We haven't had our first scan yet due to delays but apparently all my symptoms are good reassurance that everything is going along as it should. I've put on about half a stone already so it's getting less easy to hide in real life too so lots of people know already and we're keeping our fingers crossed that the scans will be just fine.

In the meantime if anyone has any miracle cures for the nausea, that'd be wonderful...

LoubouLush x

Tuesday 8 January 2013

An Every Day FOTD

It's 2013 and it's been a while since my exposed my face here so excuse any wrinkles I have got since last time. This isn't very glam I know especially after the holidays but we can't be all glitter and smoky eyed all the time!

Now I know I haven't done anything with my eyebrows or with my cheeks but tbh on a day to day basis I don't. In fact there are many days where I don't wear any make up or just a sweep of eye liner.

L-R Real Techniques "Buffing Brush", Rimmel "Stay Matte Foundation" (Ivory 100), Estee Lauder "Pure Color Eyeshadow" (the two browns - 63 Tempting Mocha and 07 Smoky Ember), Estee Lauder eyeshadow brush, NYC "Big Bold Mascara", Avon "Kajal Stick" in Black, MUA "Pressed Powder" in shades 01 for t-zone and 04 for contouring

I really like each one of these products. One of my resolutions this year is to use ALL my make up and toiletries and stop keeping things "for good" so I am using a mixture of all sorts of brands and products at the minute in a bid to de-clutter and just make better use of things so I expect to be making more of an effort each day with how I look. I expect this to last until next ~~January~~ week.

Do you wear make up every day? What's your routine?

LoubouLush x

Thursday 3 January 2013

Where have I been?

Sorry I've been a bit AWOL again. I was in New York for a week before Christmas so thought I'd share some of what I got up to. I've added SOME snaps below. Some of them have been on my Instagram and Twitter (@louboulush) but some haven't. I've had a few busy weeks of trying to get my life in order and am back on the weight loss wagon from tomorrow I hope. I'll have more updates soon and post on the Sephora haul from NYC.

We stumbled upon Santacon...