Tag: Beauty

Whiskey and Cedarwood

by CharlRose, posted in Beauty
Starting the Spring season with a beautiful new scent. Despite the pretty rose in my images and the fact I mentioned it was a ‘Spring’ scent, it is far from a traditional floral affair.
I have always been a fan of the Jo Malone fragrances, I think their wide range of products encourages indulgence. I for one, love applying a particular scent to suit the occasion.
When I came across this Limited Edition ‘Whiskey and Cedarwood’ fragrance I was simply browsing and in no financial state to splurge. Regardless,  I continued to spritz my wrists. The fragrance was of a complete luxury, it was spicy and sexy. In a similar way to Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle, it was rich and womanly. Ofcourse under pressure I buckled and purchased a bottle. I am truly heartbroken this is a limited edition product, as this would have been a long term favourite of mine.

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Sephora Haul

by CharlRose, posted in Beauty
During my trip to Barcelona I stopped off in Sephora, naturally. I only planned on picking up a liquid lipstick but of course I got slightly carried away. This was my first time ever visiting Sephora so I was beyond excited to see/buy products that are unavailable to buy in the UK.

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I have wanted the Make Up Forever HD Cover stick for ages, so that was the first item I picked up. Kat Von D makeup has just recently launched over here in the UK exclusive to Debenhams (hallelujah!!), however I was completely unaware of this glorious launch at the time and purchased two everlasting liquid lipsticks and a tattoo liner. Sephora’s own products has been raved about forever all over the beautysphere and I was in need of a new concealer, so of course I popped one of those in my basket. I was just about to checkout when I was tempted by the Sephora Masks. I suffer with dry skin on my hands during the fall season and thought a hand mask would be perfect for the cold months ahead.
Although it is only a miniature haul, the excitement of visiting Sephora for the first time demanded a blog post!
Kat Von D in the UK!
Make Up Forever

Last Minute Trip to Barcelona

by CharlRose, posted in Travel
First of all I want to start this blog post with an apology. Recently, I have been lacking in motivation and inspiration, hence the lack of blog posts I have been uploading. I am happy to say I have recharged my batteries and now eagar to dive back into blogging. So I should have more content coming a little more regularly.
I’ve wanted to visit Barcelona for a while now, not just for the renowned shopping attractions but to see the cultural sights, so me and my friend Naomi booked a last minute flight for 3 days. Before we travelled to Barcelona I looked up a few tourist attractions that I particularly wanted to visit, we unfortunately didn’t have the time to see all of them but we crammed in as much as we could.
The stayed at the Barcelona Princess Hotel, it had spectacular views of the city and a rooftop pool.

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We went to the main beach in Barcelona where the sand ran all the way down to the marina. The marina was particularly upmarket with expensive bars, restaurants and clubs.
The next day we decided to go into Barcelona centre and visit the ‘Gothic Quarter’ and ‘La Rambla’ to do a little shopping. We saw Barcelona Cathedral which was incredible, yet to be finished but recognised for its architectural beauty.
Of course when we got to La Rambla we did a little shopping! Our first port of call was Sephora, me and Naomi well and truly took advantage of being able to buy Sephora products (seen as we don’t have one at home).
Sephora haul coming soon!

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On our last full day we went to Park Güell, I had seen pictures of this place on Instagram before and thought it looked beautiful. When we arrived we were disappointed to discover you can only enter the main park between 8am-9am and 8pm-9pm. We quickly realised it wasn’t completely necessary to buy a ticket to see the beautiful ornament creations, there was a public park that overlooked the premises with glorious scenery.

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I loved my mini break to Barcelona and would advise anyone to take a trip there, whether it is to see the sights or do some shopping its a beautiful location. If I was to go again I would probably stay for 4 days, I felt there was so much more we could have seen but simply didn’t have the time.
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Pyjama style jacket – Zara
Similar Dress- Boohoo

Frizz Control

by CharlRose, posted in Beauty
Unfortunately, I inherited my crazy curly/frizzy hair from my mum. Ever since I was little I have always struggled to keep it under control. I have used sooo many different products on the market to relax the fizz, but none have seemed to do the job. On a shopping trip I decided to pick up a few products recommended by friends and my hairdresser and decided to give them a try.

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The first product I used was Aussie’s ‘Miracle Hair Insurance Lightweight Conditioning Spray’. I was sold on this product as it wass advertised as a detangling and protecting spray. Having frizzy hair it is a painful and annoying experience having to brush wet hair. This spray however softens the hair like a conditioner and allows me to comb through my hair with ease. It also smells amazing!

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I then used  John Frieda’s ‘Fizz Ease, Perfect Finish’ serum. This serum is honestly the dream! Not only does it nourish my hair to give it a gleaming shine, but it also reduces my hairs natural fizz immensely. I simply rubbed the product in my hands for a few seconds then spread evenly through the ends of my hair, avoiding the roots.

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Once I had styled my hair I used the ‘Fix Anti-Frizz, Strong-Hold Spray’ from the ‘L’Oreal Professionnel’ range.  It really does have a Strong hold so spray it at least 35cm away from your hair and use sparingly.

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Last but not least, I sprayed the Mark Hill ‘Taming Anti Humidity’ spray all over my hair. This spray is designed to give your hair an instant shine and it also has anti humidity qualities to keep your pesky fly aways at bay!

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Smart Casual

by CharlRose, posted in Fashion, Style
My outfit is for a day of running errands and meeting up with friends for lunch. I’m a big fan of basic staples, like a comfy flowy blouse, smartened up with a blazer coat, black statement floppy hat and a quirky blue stone necklace. This is such a simple, minimalistic outfit that can be easily put together to pull off the ‘smart casual’ look.  Im not ready to ditch the jacket yet so this light and trendy blazer alternative seems weather appropriate.
For my makeup I have done a simple smokey eye paired up with a muted brown lip.
Face: Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation in Light Beige 
Contour: Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit in Light to Medium
Eyes: Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette 
Lip: Whirl by MAC

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Shop the look:
Blue Shirt: H&M
Blazer Jacket: Missguided 
Black Floppy Hat: ASOS
Necklace: Topshop 

Festival Shooting in the Forest

by CharlRose, posted in Fashion, Style
What a fabulous weekend I have had! I was kindly invited to a Festival inspired photoshoot, organised by the makeup artist Jen Eachus. Festival season is swiftly approaching and being a festival lover myself, I was instantly interested in this event.
The photoshoot itself not only highlighted Jen’s astounding talent for makeup but also showcased the beautiful and dynamic ‘Soul Junkie’ clothing.  Soul Junkie is a Bohemian inspired bespoke boutique launched by Vanessa Mitchinson. Her aim was to create a contemporary selection of diverse looks from a range of cultures that can be worn particularly during festival season.  She expressed her love for spiritualism and wanted to interpret this through her Mystic collection. The bold and vibrant colours in these looks inspired me to mix up my summer wardrobe and dare to try something new!
The photoshoot was made up of three different looks:
1.) The Western Girl

 

2.) African Tribal
3.) Mystic
Behind the scenes
Soul Junkie Boutique
Makeup Artists: Jen Eachus ,Emma Yih & Jess Kehoe

Product Review: Elizabeth Arden’s Peel and Reveal Revitalising Mask

by CharlRose, posted in Beauty
Elizabeth Arden is a brand I have never been particularly drawn to, I always placed it in the ‘older women’ category for makeup and skincare. Around two weeks ago I was endlessly ploughing through the web to find a peel mask that would help tighten my pesky pores and leave my skin looking radiant. It was then on feelunique.com I found the answers to my prayers! I read the description and the words ‘tighten’, ‘retexturing’ and ‘brighten’ sucked me in.
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The product came with a little spatular to apply the mask and an information leaflet. To start with I cleansed my face thoroughly and pat dry with a soft hand towel. I then applied a thin layer of the gel-like product all over my face using the applicator and left to dry for 20 minutes. After a few seconds my face began to tingle, it wasn’t a burning sensation or anything intense, it was actually quite soothing. Once the peel had dried it was easy enough to remove, I simple gripped onto the edges of the mask and peeled upward. I don’t know what it is, but there is always something satisfying about peeling off a mask, like you are almost peeling away your dead skin to reveal your new face. I washed away any product that was still stuck to my face with cold water.
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After examining my face in detail, I noticed a massive difference. My pores looked noticably smaller and my skin looked smooth and felt tighter. I was personally massively impressed by this product. I have always been pretty sceptical about products that claim they can reduce pore size, but this has changed my opinion completely and made me feel way more comfortable in my own skin!
Buy this product!