Terrific Topknot

A while ago I bought into the whole 'let's buy a hair doughnut and create awesome hairstyles' thing but I confess mine is still sat in my hair accessories collection, untouched. Because basically, I didn't have a clue what I was doing with it. Now the fab folks over at John Frieda have created this super easy topknot tutorial using a doughnut, a hair tie, a kirby grip and some hairspray. Simples!

NOTD: Barry M Retro Purple

This is totally a lesson about how I shouldn't disregard products because I don't like the packaging. It is without a doubt the most beautiful polish I have bought this year. Absolutely flipping gorgeous and this photo does it no justice. It's a beautiful blue purple with incredibly tiny flecks of red glitter that you can see super close up in certain lights. It sort of reminds me of the colour of ink from a really good rollerball. It's awesome. And you need it. And it's free if you spend over £6 on Barry M in both Boots and Superdrug. What are you waiting for?!

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Beehive babe

On the quest for perfect volumised hair, the beehive has been a long dreamt about and wished for thing. Now the lovely folks at John Frieda have stepped in with some handy top tips and have made it look so easy! Now all I need is to grow an extra pair of hands, or hire my own awesome personal hairstylist for every hair whim. I can dream eh?

NOTD: Pretty Lizzie

Products Used

Nailene Ultra Bond Tabs

Elegant Touch Union Jack Pretty Lizzie false nails

Since I discovered Nailene's Ultra Bond Tabs, I've been using false nails. Pop the tabs on your nails, peel off the clear plastic, press your false nail on to the tab, hold for a few seconds, and voila! When you're ready to remove, just push the nail from the base of your natural nail to the tip. It *usually* rolls the sticky glue tab off. Then just take remove the tab residue from the nail and they're good to use again! No damaged nails from nail glue! And it makes false nails much better value as you can re-use them!

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These nails are so super shiny, I love them! Have you tried the Union Jack range?

These are a few of my favourite things

♥ Topshop Cream Blush in Flush

For a cream blush this is incredibly long lasting and it gives such a beautiful, natural pop of colour to the cheeks. It's my go to shade at the moment!

♥ Illamasqua Pure Pigment in Furore

The one where I should have listened to Leanne ages ago. Beautiful pigment, I've been using it as a wash of colour all over my lid, accompanied by various different liners to switch up the look. Gorgeous!

♥ La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Sebo-Regulating Moisturizer

Blimey that's a long name. I finally decided to take the plunge and try this brand and I have to say I'm really impressed. I've been using this under my foundation and I've noticed the shine is held at bay for a lot longer whilst leaving my skin lovely and soft.

♥ No 7 Fanomenal Lashes Mascara
I picked this up on a complete whim. I've loved the No 7 mascaras that I've tried in the past so I thought I'd give this a go. So far I'm pretty impressed! It claims to give a fuller lash fan thanks to its awesome new star brush. Well worth picking up. If you've got a £5 No 7 voucher that makes it £7.95 :)

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Which products have you been loving this month? Can anyone recommend any other La Roche-Posay products suitable for combination skin?

P.S. There won't be a 'Things I've learnt in June' post because, erm, well, I forgot to do one. Hashtag forgetful Freda.