Urban Decay - Mariposa Palette

Hey Y'all

I have a new Palette...URBAN DECAY MARIPOSA

I'm really feeling urban decay at the moment having just purchased my second product I can confirm that I am now in love!!

First of all the packaging is super cute and has a pretty butterfly on the lid...I beleive that Mariposa means Butterfly in spanish :-)

It has ten lovely colours which are pigmented really well and go on perfectly, it also comes with a cute little blending brush which I thought was a nice touch. (thanks UD) hehehe..

My only downside with this pallette would be that there is no mirror but if your anything like me you will have tons of mirrors to compensate so not a big deal really. All in all ladies I would say this is a definate must have for your make-up kitty :-) can be brought here

Below are some pics of me experimenting with Haight & Skimp which I totally adore! Oh yea and I did have a slight boo boo with my gel liner #plz dont juge me lol

As always Bye for now my loves

Nikki x

Clean Up Clean Up ...

Hello my lovely loves..

How are you all?

Praying for sunshine I bet..I know me too :(

But in the meantime while we wait for this horrid weather to change I thought I would do a bit of Spring cleaning.

If your anything like me when it comes to make up then you will be a hoarder. I just cant seem to throw my make- up away (nasty I know lool ) the silly thing is half of what I have I do not use!

So with that being said I was reading an article the other day and it made me realise that I need to do a spring clean and get rid of all my old make up and give my brushes a good deep clean!

From the article I read on Wahanda research showed that 78% of women had no idea that their make up had a shelf life at all. The article also brought to my attention that out of all our everyday products Mascara and Eyeshadow where the top two that we used beyond the sell by date.

Here are a few more facts and tips that may help you guys when it comes to Make-Up and Hygiene...

• Mascaras have the shortest shelf life of all make up and tend to go off within 2-3 months.

• Once they start drying up or flaking its time to throw away and buy a new one.

• With any makeup, good hygiene will prolong usage. Always use clean brushes and sponges for application, give lipsticks a wipe over after each application and sharpen pencils before use.

• Remember to keep lids shut and bottle tops on and store makeup in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Any make up that starts looking different, develops a film or has a strange odour has gone off and should be thrown out.

• If you have an infection such as a cold sore or eye infection it’s a good idea to avoid using makeup on that area until it has healed to prevent spreading and contamination of your makeup. Throw away any cosmetics you’ve used from the time the infection occurred and replace with new ones.

• Brushes, sponges and applicators are a breeding ground for germs that can transfer bacteria from face to product and back and so need to be kept clean - as do hands and fingers!

• Brushes should be washed a minimum of once a week. They can be washed using a mild shampoo, washing up liquid or many companies make their own brush cleanser. The more frequently you wash them the less time consuming the process will become. Sponges should also be replaced frequently.

• With makeup I use infrequently, I write on the date I opened it to serve as a reminder. Once opened, I wouldn’t keep anything longer than two years just to be on the safe side.

Hope this helped you guys a little.

as always bye for now ...

Nikki x

I got Naked 2 baby!!!!

Hi my Loves

No no no.... it's not what you think at all LOL (dirty minds) hhehehe

I got my self  Urban Decay Naked 2 pallette y'all i'm so excited about it.

Now I know this isn't a new pallatte or anything but I've always wanted Naked 2 I've just been put off buy the price but I said to myself Nikki YOLO buy the damn thing lol so I did just that!

For me when it comes to eyeshadow I always seem to go for dramatic black smokey eye or golds and I very rarely do a nice natural eye or a brown smokey eye (not to sure why dont know if its a comfort zone thing or what) ... but now that I have this palette I can't wait to experiment.

Urban Decay Naked 2 is a stunning collection of Taupe and Beige eye shadows with a few extras...we like extras :-)

Naked 2 features 12 neutral shadows 5 of which are brand new!! what I also love about this palette is that I received a free double end crease and eyeshadow brush.

Pallette contains -

Blackout - Blackest black with matte finish.

Booty Call - Shimmering cork.

Busted - Deep brown shimmer.

Chopper - Copper shimmer with silver micro glitter.

Foxy - Cream bisque with matte finish.

Half Baked - Golden bronze shimmer.

Pistol - Light grey/brown shimmer.

Snakebite - Dark metallic bronze shimmer.

Suspect - Pale golden beige shimmer.

Tease - Creamy pale brown with a matte finish.

Verve - Oyster shimmer.

YDK - Cool bronze metallic shimmer.

Overall I am really excited about this product cant wait to use it over the weekend look forward to seeing pictures soon.

But for now here is my new palette...
 

Urban Decay Naked 2 Eyeshadow Palette £36.00

What's your favorite go to Urban Decay Palette?

Bye for now ...

Nikki x



#fightoftheflab ...My new waist trimmer

Waist Trimmer  £0.99

Hey my Loves...

How are you all, well I trust!!

So today i'm here with a fitness review on my lovely waist trimming belt.

Question what is the purpose of this Nikki..... and does it work?

Well there are many different brands out there so I wasn't to sure which to go for, in the end I went for one that I found on ebay (link above) as I weren't to sure it was even going to work let alone spend 20 quid on a belt lol

So back to the product, the waist trimmer is made from a neoprene material so that they are comfortable, durable and lightweight to use while working out. Now I must worn you if you have a thing for smells then this is not for you as it smells real bad but I am assuming that this is what makes the product work!

It has a Velcro that tightens around your waist and is adjustable, The waist trimmer has been marketed to help you target and lose weight/fat/inches around the stomach area.

This belt can be used in the Gym, Running and at home.

How it works...

Now ladies and guys too this belt does not magically melt away fat or give you a flat stomach instantly *i wish*  What it does do is help promote sweat in that particular area which then leads to weight and fluid loss.

Having worn it for the first time yesterday I did see a huge difference in my sweat levels if that makes sense but obviously I will need to wear it for a bit longer to know if it truly works.

So watch this space people...

I'm thinking should I set myself a goal??? say end of August signs of abs lol

In the mean time here's another workout for you all :-)

Light Workout

100 Jumping Jacks
50 Squats
2x 30 sec Planks
50 Russian Twist Crunch
50 Knee Ups
2 x 10 Push ups

Lets go!!!

Bye for now my loves

Nikki x

We like Bank Holiday's ....

Hello My Lovely loves :-)

How was your Bank holiday weekend?

I hope you all had a good one, mine was a little quiet. This was the first ever bank holiday where me and my girls didn't party *SHOCKING* for those that know us as where ravers Lol

I was happy for the much needed rest though always good to have one every now and then.

So instead of partying me and my ladies decided to throw a BBQ which gave me an excuse to wear my lovely new geek glasses from Zara,

also my lovely Cuff from Accessorise these two items are my favourite buys for this month as they are on trend and will complete an outfit perfectly.

Yesterday I wore all leather (trousers and jacket) all from Zara of course, I swear I should be an ambassador for that company lol

Anyways so as I was wearing an all leather ensemble yesterday my leather cuff complemented it well.

Below as always are a few pics and the links of where to buy them.

Also I have posted a pic of these new Bacardi drinks that are to die for I advise you all to stock up your drinks cupboard with these for your future BBQ's to come....

Zara clear glasses £15.99

Grey and Gold Leather Cuff  £15.00

These can be purchased from any local supermarket.

I want to know what you all did with your Bank Hols?!?! As always i will be waiting :-)

Bye for now my honeys x

Nikki x

FOTD

Hi my loves...

I'm a little late with this one it's been a busy day for me,So keeping it short n sweet sticking with my summertime regime of little to no foundation.

Today I decided to wear my Revlon true match, along with my maxfactor translucent powder (which I totally adore by the way ) remember I said if you do decide to wear a foundation in hotter wether to use a powder, defiantly go for the Maxfactor product.

If you prefer a powder with a slight bit of colour I would advise Natural Collection in warm translucent.

For my eyebrows I decided to use Benefits browzing which I personally think is amazing as it fills your brows in perfectly giving you a nice soft natural look instead of the harshness of a pencil. It also comes with a cute little angled brush, tweezers and shading brush which I think gives it that cute little touch. Last but not least my LOreal Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain. 

Benefit Brow Zing £23.50

maxfactor Loose Powder £6.99

Revlon Nearly Naked Make-Up Foundation £8.99

LOreal Paris glam shine £7.99

Bye for now Dolls

Nikki x

I didn' t know what love was until I saw these.......

Hey My loves...

Just a quick update on the new love of my life's!!!!!!!!!

1 Fact about me I totally in love with Shoes....and I mean all kinds Flat, High, Trainers, Open toes, Boots the list goes on...

SO when I casually strolled in to Zara on my Lunch break I came across a wicked pair of Zara leopard Print booties, that I swear where online last season and I'm pretty certain I saw them in Zara for like one day and then they were removed..( and trust me I know everything in that store)  so anyway you can imagine the excitement and shock I was feeling when I saw them

I can tell you I did not hesitate to buy these.....

Do you like them let me know......?????

Zara Leopard Lace up Booties - SOLD OUT


Bye for now my loves

Nikki x

Hair & Working out..

Hello my loves...

Hope you are all well on this lovely Friday :-)

So last night I trained really well worked up a proper sweat and now I'm feeling the knock on effect today.

Every time I get up from my desk I feel a slight twinge in my back lol but its cool as the saying goes NO PAIN NO GAIN heheheheheh....

Soooo..... what I wanted to talk about was working out and your hair especially with ethnic hair. A lot of ladies seem to be put of by the gym as they are scared to mess up their fresh relaxer or straighted hair .

Now I'm going to tell you how I over come this problem, but remember ladies this is just what I do and may not necessarily work for you!

So a little secret ladies have you ever heard of deep condititoning your hair while you work out????

It is the greatest thing ever!!!!  Now that  I am training again I wash my hair after every session and I like to always DC.  With me going to the gym 3 times a week I was finding it hard to fit it all in, so I did some research and found out that you could DC on dry hair so before I leave to go to the gym I put in my Olive Oil Root Stimulator Deep conditioner in my hair and wrap it into a bun.

I then do my workout and let it penetrate while i sweat as my pores are now open :-)

Then after i have completed everything in the gym I have my shower wash my hair and let it dry naturally I apply my Aussie leave in conditioner and Shea butter and  I'm good to go!!

The Next day my hair is fresh n straight like I didnt just sweat it out the night before.

These are a few of the products I use and a pic of me in my new gym gear from my previous post...

Tell me ladies what are your tricks and tips with your hair and working out?

Products:

Aussie Miracle Hair Insurance Leave in-Conditioner £4.49

Organic Root Stimulator Replenishing Pak £0.92p

organic root stimulator £3.99 from your local hair shop


Bye for now my loves..

Nikki x

Quick FOTD...

Hello my loves,

It's me again Nikki, and today I am here with a quick Face of the day...

Now that it's finally hot n sunny here in England, we can finally change from our winter make up which usually consists of heavier foundations and darker colours depending on skin tones, To our summer make up yaaaaaayyyyy...(we like summer hehe)

So if you have relatively clear skin its best to lay of the foundation in hot weather or wear as little as possible. Maybe try a BB cream or tinted moisturiser if you can handle less coverage. These two things will give you a nice natural glow and if you can find one with a SPF your onto a keeper :-)

If you find you do need to wear a foundation that gives you more coverage in these hot months to come you may have to change the way you apply it and most importantly use powder!

So with all that being said here's what I wore to work today....

Revlon Photoready Skinlights, Face Illuminator £8.99

LOreal Intense Colour Riche Lipstick No 373 Magnetic Coral £7.99

Revlon Photoready Pinched 100 Blush £7.99


What's your summer make up staple?


By for now my loves...

Nikki x

Summer Time Fine....

Hey Hey Hey....

Finally Ladies and Gentleman the grey skies have gone and the weather has begun to warm up HORAAAYYYY
And thank goodness for that! I honestly couldn't take another cold wet & grey day....

So with that being said the Sun's out ya'll....... And we all know what that means, time to get that body ready and looking Summer Time Fine lol...

Now if I’m honest I believe we should keep our bodies looking nice n tight all year round but it just seems to be something about the sun that motivates you to workout 10x more.

So Last night to give me an extra motivation boost I brought myself some new gym gear.

What do you all think....

Top: Nike Pro Womens Sports Bra £22.00

Bottoms: Nike Legend 2.0 Tight Poly  £39.00

Trainers: Nike Air Max 1  £95.00

Can’t wait to wear it all tonight :-)

Here is a little work out for you ladies to do whether it is in the gym or at home to get you started!!

Make sure to tell me how it went I will be anxiously waiting :-)

15min Workout:
30 Jumping Jacks
20 Burpees
25Cunches
20 Squats
1min Wall Sit
20 Lunges
Repeat 2xs

Lets Go!!!!!

Nikki x