tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23252684649570577422024-03-13T03:52:26.760+00:00VintageELLE09VintageELLE is a British Lifestyle blog, focussing in on a Twenty Something's passion for all things Travel, Style & Food related. Follow for weekly Life Updates, Travel Diaries or Style Advice!VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.comBlogger193125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-34776574693391552552015-10-01T08:30:00.000+01:002015-10-01T08:30:00.482+01:00Face of The Day: Autumn Hues.....<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Yes you are here, it feels like only yesterday it was the beginning of June. But here we are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Autumn is my favourite season for makeup- I love me a golden eye, berry lip or a dark smokey lid. So to fully embrace the start of autumn, todays post is a look based around a rusty gold & cooper eye featuring some new & exciting products that have join my makeup family, enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Kicking it of with base,</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> I used my favourite foundation of the moment </span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Bourjois/Bourjois-Healthy-Mix-Serum-Foundation-Vanille-Clair-51/p/300354#.VgvmyHg-Ci4" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum</span></b></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> in </span><b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Vanille Clair</b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> which as I have said before is a beautiful, light weight foundation that gives off the luminous, healthy glow that I love. For dark circles </span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Maybelline/-Maybelline-Age-Rewind-Eraser-Eye-Concealer-Light/p/654050#.Vgvm_3g-Ci4" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Maybelline's Age Rewind Eraser Eye Concealer</span></b></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> in </span><b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Light</b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> is amazing at making it look like I have had my eight hours sleep a night- I apply one layer, pat into the under eye area & then apply a little more if needed. Of course to cover any redness & blemishes I use the </span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/MUA/MUA-Conceal-and-Brighten-Kit-Porcelain/p/589650#.VgvnRHg-Ci4" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Makeup Academy's Conceal & Brighten Palette</span></b></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> in </span><b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Porcelain Beige</b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> & then a little light dusting of </span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Rimmel/Rimmel-Stay-Matte-Pressed-Powder-Transparent-1/p/592471#.Vgvnmng-Ci4" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>Rimmel's Stay Matte Pressed Powder</b></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> in </span><b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Transparent</b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> across my T-Zone to hold it all in place. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Now if you haven't heard of <a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Makeup Revolution</span></b></a>, then you seriously need to go check them out- the ethos around there products is that 'Professional Makeup should be affordable & accessible to all' & this brand's products seriously pack a punch! One of the first products I am using by them is the <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Eyes/Eye-Shadow-Palettes/Makeup-Revolution-Salvation-palette-Iconic-Pro-1/p/446600#.Vgvl33g-Ci4" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Iconic Pro 1 Eyeshadow Palette</span></b></a>, which is hailed by many as an exact dupe for the <i>Lorac Pro Palette</i> as the colours & textures of the shadows are more or less the same. It comes with eight matte & eight shimmery shadows, which are really buttery in texture & apply evenly. I start by applying the true gold colour all over the eyelid, gave it a little blend with a fluffy brush & then added the coppery red colour in the crease to add a bit of definition. To finish off the eyes I used lashings of <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Eyes/Mascara/-Maybelline-Lash-Sensational-Mascara-Very-Black-1/p/348705#.VgvmM3g-Ci4" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Maybelline's Lash Sensation Mascara</span></b></a>, which really helps to lengthen the lashes as well as giving them a fuller appearance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For cheeks I'm using <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Makeup-Revolution/Makeup-Revolution-Ultra-Blush-Palette-Hot-Spice/p/246717#.Vgvmcng-Ci4" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Makeup Revolution Ultra Blusher Palette</span></b></a> in <b>Hot Spice</b>, which I have to say is blooming beautiful! The Palette comes with six matte shades & two shimmy ones, which are similar in appearance & application to <i>MAC's Mineralise Blushers</i>- they are nicely pigmented & really soft in texture, making it dreamy to apply but just remember a little goes along way! Today I used the darker pink mineralised/marbled blusher on the apples of my cheeks & blended up towards my temples to soften it a little. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Lastly lips & I again reached for the <b>Newlook Pure Colour Lip Liner </b>in <b>Apricot</b>, as I wanted this look to be all about the eyes & a taupey brown always looks good with a golden eye. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Rusty golden eyes with healthy luminous skin, lashings of mascara & an earthy lip- perfect for those autumnal evening walking across golden fields.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Much Love,</span></div>
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<br />VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-21731604815623598172015-09-08T19:00:00.000+01:002015-09-08T19:00:03.206+01:00Inspirations: Autumn #2......<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I know its maybe a smidgen too early to post an Autumn Inspirations Board but, god the weather this week down here has made it seem like Autumn is well & truly here!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Burgundy, Suede, Tartan, Thick-Knitted Scarves, Golden Eyes & Strong Plum Lips, Layering, Boots, Falling Leaves, Blankets, Festive Drinks in Starbucks, Roll Necks, Warm Stews & Homemade Bread, Beanies & Walking Through the Park as the Leaves Change Colour </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">What makes you excited for Autumn?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Much Love,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">xoxo</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Always wanting to try bronzer, but always finding ones that were way too orange for my pale skin tone, even when tanned! </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; text-align: left;">However, whilst browsing Superdrug on lunch break one Tuesday, I found </span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/MUA/MUA-Luxe-Contour-Kit-Medium-Dark-759/p/471308#.Vci1yHg-Ci4" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; text-align: left;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Makeup Academy's Luxe Contour Kit</span></b></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; text-align: left;"> in </span><b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; text-align: left;">Medium/Dark</b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; text-align: left;"> & boy, has it been a game changer! So because I love it just a smidgen too much, I thought I would share with you this makeup look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">For base I used </span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Bourjois/Bourjois-Healthy-Mix-Serum-Foundation-Vanille-Clair-51/p/300354#.Vci3FXg-Ci4" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Bourjois' Healthy Mix Serum Foundation</span></b></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> in </span><b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Vanille Clair</b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> which is a lovely lightweight formula that gives you a small amount of coverage but still allows your natural skin to show through. I love the dewy look to my skin this serum gives, similar to the healthy mix foundation & how it looks like my skin on a really, super, amazing day! Next for concealing dark circles under the eyes, the cult classic </span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Maybelline/-Maybelline-Age-Rewind-Eraser-Eye-Concealer-Light/p/654050#.Vci57ng-Ci4" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Maybelline's Age Rewind Eraser Eye Conceal</span></b></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> in </span><b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Light</b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> which is literally a good nights sleep in a small, sponge tipped bottle! For any redness or blemishes/scarring that the foundation didn't cover, </span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/MUA/MUA-Conceal-and-Brighten-Kit-Porcelain/p/589650#.Vci7Q3g-Ci4" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Makeup Academy's Conceal & Brighten Kit</span></b></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> in </span><b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Porcelain</b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> is my go-to product, as it blends beautifully, isn't cakey looking on the skin & is a perfect match for my skin tone. </span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Rimmel/Rimmel-Stay-Matte-Pressed-Powder-Transparent-1/p/592471#.Vci8F3g-Ci4" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Rimmel's Stay Matte Powder</span></b></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> in </span><b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Transparent</b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> is then applied to my T-Zone & undereyes to get rid of any oilyness & to make my base last throughout the day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Next up- the whole reason for this post, <b>MUA's Luxe Contour Kit</b> which I apply in the hollows of my cheeks (by doing that whole sucking in the cheeks, fish face thing), on the temples of my forehead & down my neck. The reason why I love it? </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It is the most gorgeous honey bronzer colour- almost similar to The Bodyshop's Honey Bronzing Powder in appearance & colour, its easily buildable to achieve the desired intensity of contour & it looks great on pale or slightly tanned skin</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">- it is a pale girls best friend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Now as a lover of radiant, healthy looking skin, of course I had to use my favourite highlighter of the moment by </span><a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/make-up/cheeks/radiant-highlighter.aspx" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">The Bodyshop</span></b></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">. Which I applied to the tops of my cheekbones, a little bit towards my temples & underneath the brow bone to really make my skin pop!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">For eyes I went minimal & used </span><a href="https://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/roller-lash" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Benefit's Roller Lash</span></b></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> which, don't me wrong I do really like, as it really lengthens my lashes & doesn't make them stick together (a lot of mascara's do!)- but <b>Maybelline's Lash Sensational Mascara</b> is pretty much identical in wand, application & appearance just for a fraction of the price! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Lastly Lips & <a href="http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/beauty/pure-colour-shell-pink-lip-liner-_325185672" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Newlook's Pure Colour Lip Liner</span></b></a> in <b>Apricote</b> is what I chose to round this look off- identical in colour to <i>MAC's Velvet Teddy</i> & fool proof to apply, it is the perfect nudey brown shade to compliment a bronze, glowy complexion. If you find a lip pencil a little too drying on the lips, just add a little lip gloss or balm over the top to keep those babies hydrated!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Healthy, glowing, bronze skin with a dash of mascara & earthy nude lip- now if anyone needs me, I'll be pinning amazing-looking holiday destinations on my Pintrest board!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Getting in a sneaky <i>Sunday Catch-Up</i> on here on a Monday, but yesterday understandably was my birthday,(24+1!) & I didn't want to sit inside typing this up when I could be enjoying the last of the summer sun, eating cake & catching up with my family- Sunday's really are the perfect day to have a birthday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1. Monday, Me & Adam had a little cry as he returned to work after his two week holiday- is it bad that we feel that way?! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2. After discovering <i>Legally Blonde: The Musical</i> a few months back, I have become <b><u>completely</u></b> obsessed with the song <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLE54m3wbDo" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">So Much Better</span></b></a>- I know all the words, listen to it at lest twice a day & have listened to many different versions of it on Youtube! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">3. Work on our house is still taking shape- this week saw our decking being replaced (as it was rotten in places & the boards were coming up, here there & everywhere!) & boy does it make the garden look wider! We also have been looking into replacing our banister & spindles in our hallway & landing, as they are really low down & wobbly, so fingers crossed we can get that sorted asap so we can <u>finally</u> carpet the whole of upstairs & staircase. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">4. <b><a href="http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=283250558" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Tesco's Chocolate Covered Rice Cakes</span></a> </b>is my new go to snack- curbs my chocolate craving, is a lovely addition (if broken up) with some Strawberries & contains only eighty four calories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">5. Wednesday we went to Ikea & I'm pretty certain this was the only trip where we came out with hardly anything! I should probably mention that the only reason why we took this trip was to look at a sofa (which we are still not sure about), but only coming out with some wooden spoons, bins & Cacti I think deserves a round of applause!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">6. I am now fully caught up with <i>Pretty Little Liars</i> & cannot contain my excitement for this weeks episode!!!! All the questions for the last six series will be answered, we find out who Charles is & <b>finally</b> we find out why everything that has happened to them has! I will not be looking forward to the long wait once this half of the series ends though- might have to rewatch it from the start again!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">7. Since coming back from holiday & getting a little smidgen of a tan, I have really been enjoying the <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/MUA/MUA-Luxe-Contour-Kit-Medium-Dark-759/p/471308" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">MUA Luxe Contour Kit</span></b></a> in <b>Medium/Dark</b> which, for a bronzer & contour noob like me, is so beautiful & easy to use. A honey brown colour that looks really nice on my pale skin & in such pretty packaging- I think I can understand now what all the fuss is about!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">8. Yesterday as mentioned, was my birthday & of course I had a blooming marvellous day (thank you sunshine gods!!) with my family. The day started off at <i>Bills</i> with Adam, where we went for our usual brunch (Veggie Breakfast with Scrambled Eggs & Crispy Potato is where its at!) that turned into a major cringe fest when the waitress walked out with a brownie complete with a candle on top. But I quickly got over that & we headed to my parents where I spent the rest of day- we went on a walk across the fields to one of my favourite pubs, chilled in the beer garden with a g&t in the sunshine, headed back & fired up the barbecue where my parents, brother & sister put on a delicious spread & then after stuffing ourselves to the brim, out came the cake which we then ate as the sun went down. Overall I had a lovely day with the people I love ♥</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">9. Highlights on the blog this week include: <a href="http://vintageelle09.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/travel-scrapbook-mevagissey-cornwall.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Mevagissey Travel Scrapbook</span></b></a> | <b><span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://vintageelle09.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/style-zaras-autumn-lookbook-15.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Zara's Autumn Lookbook</span></a> </span></b>| & <a href="http://vintageelle09.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/how-to-achieve-perfect-summer-flush.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">How To Achieve The Perfect Summer Flush</span></b></a></span><br />
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VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-89157187921646458592015-08-07T08:00:00.000+01:002015-08-07T08:00:05.070+01:00How To Achieve The Perfect Summer Flush....<div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Like most women, I am a huge fan of a natural looking flush without having to run eight miles in the rain to achieve it (however if thats how you like to get a natural flush, no judgement).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Summer is all about flawless, glowing skin with a hint of a healthy flush to the cheeks- whether that is rose pink, peachy coral or golden bronze, anything goes. So today I wanted to share with you my seven favourite blushers that are perfect to achieve that summer flush no matter where you are sending your summer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>The Palette Perfect For Travelling:</i> <b>Makeup Revolution</b> is a new kid on the block- a budget proof brand with the quality & formulation of many of your fav higher end names, (think Urban Decay, MAC & Makeup Forever) this baked blush palette in <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Makeup-Revolution/Makeup-Revolution-Ultra-Blush-Palette-Sugar-%26-Spice/p/246720#.Vb_HaHjFui4" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Sugar & Spice</span></b></a> is amazing! Highly pigmented in colour & easily buildable in application, you could perhaps mistaken these for a few of your favourite MAC shades- I love the different spectrum of shades within this palette, especially the fact that all colours look beautiful on my pale skin. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">& the cherry on top of the cake? Eight blushers for £6 is a little bit of a steal!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>The Subtle Rosy Cheek:</i> As a lover of a natural looking flush, rather then looking like an 80's popstar, <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Bourjois/Bourjois-Little-Round-Pot-Blusher-Rose-Frisson-54/p/873729#.VcDKInjFui4" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Bourjois' Little Round Pot Blusher</span></b></a> in <b>Rose Frisson</b> & <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Max-Factor-Creme-Puff-Blush_1639993/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Max Factor's Creme Puff Blush</span></b></a> in <b>Lovely Pink</b> are the best two for a really subtle rosy cheek. Both have a beautiful marbled appearance in the pot with a gold looking highlight running through it, so it adds a glowing quality to the cheeks once applied which looks lovely & healthy, not disco ball-ish at all!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>The Sweat Proof Blush:</i> <span style="color: black;"><b><a href="http://www.sephora.com/argan-color-stick-P276202?skuId=1506617" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Josie Maran's Argan Colour Stick</span></a> </b></span>in <b>Neutral Pink</b> is perfect for all you cream-based blush lovers out there, who like to apply, blend & go. Argan Oil infused which helps prevent dehydration & inflammation, as well as feeling really lightweight & not greasy on the skin- what I love the most about this blusher is how it gives you a beautiful flush to your cheeks using only a small amount of product, which even after wearing it all day through the heat & sweat is still there. If your looking to minimise the amount of makeup your taking away with you, this little guy can also double up as a lipstick (plus did I mention the tube is rose gold!?). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>The Healthy Flush:</i> My all time favourite blush has to be <a href="http://www.sephora.com/amazonian-clay-12-hour-blush-P278610?skuId=1306810" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tarte's Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blusher</b></span></a> in Blissful- the perfect rose pink for my skin tone that looks beautiful whether I'm my normal pale self, or slightly more tanned. Natural looking, long lasting & easily build able (are you noticing a pattern yet?!), I cannot recommend <b>Tarte's</b> blushers enough- I'm feeling a Sephora spree on the cards!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>The Natural Looking Glow:</i> & what S</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">ummer Flush isn't complete without mentioning a Highlighter? By a mile, the one I reach for the most has to be my beloved <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/make-up/cheeks/radiant-highlighter.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>Bodyshop Radiant Highlighter</b></span></a> which is a gorgeous </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">pearlescent pink liquid formula, that isn't too thin & isn't too thick in consistency making it really easy to blend into the skin. For me I feel it works better when applied on top of foundation- as I feel the glow gets lost underneith the foundation if applied first, & do not powder over the top of it as, again the glowy qualities get lost. As a lover of glowy, natural looking skin I cannot big this one up enough- it really is the key to a natural looking summer glow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The 70's look has been huge this Summer & is set to become even bigger this Autumn, with designer & high street alike propelling this trend further forwards- which is why it was no surprise to me that Zara has heavily invested in this. Double Denim, Suede, Fringe, Mustards, Paisley Print, Bell Bottoms, Bows & Autumn Florals are featured throughout with Fur & Leather for layering later on in the season. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Sorry for the photo overload, I really struggled cutting them down from 214!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Here is a little scrapbook from my family holiday in <a href="http://www.cornwalls.co.uk/Mevagissey/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Mevagissey</span></b></a> in Cornwall, UK- the first at home in the UK in uummm, about ten years! The English seaside & coast is so beautiful that I had a field day with my camera everyday, indulged in way too many Cornish Pasties, Ice Creams & Fish & Chips & of course, had a lovely week with my family. If you are ever visiting the UK, I would highly suggest a trip to Cornwall (especially Mevagissey) as it showcases everything amazing the UK has to offer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">xoxo</span></div>
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VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-5466440137738233012015-07-17T08:00:00.000+01:002015-08-04T19:19:48.511+01:00Say Hello To Summer Hair.....<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/89639566@N04/20105266970/in/dateposted-public/" title="Untitled"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/525/20105266970_e385ba9466_o.jpg" width="4142" height="3456" alt="Untitled"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">& now that Summer is upon us, I think it's only time that I let you into my new Haircare Routine which, might I add has a lot of unintentional summer vibes! So whether you want to grab an amazing Coconut smelling Shampoo, need a new Detoxifier or have run out of Salt Spray, hopefully this post will provide a little haircare inspiration-</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>The Ultimate Summer Duo</i>: <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/OGX-Nourishing-Coconut-Milk-Shampoo-385ml_853451/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Organix's Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo & Conditioner</span></b></a> is holy grail stuff you hear me!!! The perfect scent for summer (Coconut) that is enriched with Whipped Egg White Protein & Coconut Oils- which according to the bottle, leaves your hair feeling hydrated & nourished. What I love most about this duo is how full & glossy my hair feels/looks after use, even on application the shampoo is a thicker consistency then most shampoo's I've used which really shows once lathering into your hair as I kid you not, you can feel your hair gaining volume! Even when blow drying with a round brush, it grips brilliantly allowing you to style your hair with easy without the tangles, frizz & pain! </span></div>
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<i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The Detoxifier</i><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">: </span><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Bumble-and-bumble-Sunday-Shampoo-250ml_1275624/" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Bumble & Bumble's Sunday Shampoo</span></b></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> is perfect for a hair detox once a week to wash away all the sand, sweat & product build up our tresses collect during the warmer months. Extremely clean smelling & feels like a breath of fresh air has swept through your hair, I love how squeaky clean & fresh my hair feels after use. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>The Restorers</i>: With all the sun, sea & chlorine Summer brings, you need to make sure that your adding moisture back into those locks which is why I swear by using a hair mask once a week. <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Paris-Hair-Expertise-SuperPure-Intense-Mask-200ml_1250659/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">L'oreal's Everpure Reinforcing Intense Mask</span></b></a> is my pick- Rosemary scented & very rich, a little goes a long way here! I apply about a 50p piece size in my palms & smooth into mid shaft to the ends of my hair & then wash out thoroughly with tepid water. To add an extra boost, before blow drying or leaving my hair to air dry, I add a drop of <a href="http://www.josiemarancosmetics.com/100-percent-pure-argan-oil.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Josie Maran's Argan Oil</span></b></a> to the ends of my wet hair just to add a little extra hydration! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>The Style Saviours</i>: Want your beauty waves to last? <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Toni-Guy-Casual-Rough-Texturiser-200ml_1395692/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Toni & Guy's Rough Texturiser Spray</span></b></a> & <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Schwarzkopf-got2b-Beach-Matt-Texturizing-Salt-Spray-200ml_1330197/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Schwarzkopf's got2b Beach Matt Texturizing Salt Spray</span></b></a> all you need! Adding more texture & definition to your hair, the Texturising Spray is perfect for first day hair where you don't have any grit to it. Smells gorgeous & doesn't way your hair down, I love using this to beef up your waves. Along with the Salt Spray that doesn't leave your hair feeling crispy or sticky, you've got yourself a perfect summer style combination. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Much Love,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">♥</span></div>VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-21499632000007250062015-07-14T22:00:00.000+01:002015-07-14T22:00:00.457+01:00Inspirations: Wedding.....<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">If you want to see more then head on over to my <a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/vintageelle09/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Pinterest</span></b></a> where you can see more images that have been inspiring us! Any recommendations of Wedding Websites that I would love, please feel free to leave them below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">& we also don't like to admit how much we spend each month- that feeling you get when you see a chunky envelope fall through your letterbox which you know is the dreaded monthly bank statement that reveals the eyewtering amount you spent in Topshop that month! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am the first to hold my hand up & say 'Yes, that is me! I spend far too much each month & save nothing'. I have a lot more responsibility now then I did five years ago- I have a mortgage, bills to pay, a wedding to save for. How can I think its ok to spend £45 on a T-shirt?! The answer is, its not. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">My purse is now on lockdown & here are my top tips in how I am now saving instead of splurging:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1. </span><b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Your not the Queen, get cash out once a week</b><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">- yes it is true, the queen does not carry cash but that does not mean you should follow her example! I know sometimes its far more easier just to wack out that tired looking card, you know the one where the chip is virtually scratched to death, enter your pin & pray to god you still have enough money left after spending an eye watering amount in MAC. But guys we need to start taking control of our normally out of control spending habits! Firstly I like to set out in my mind the set amount of cash I need for the week (& when I say need, I really do mean need) to purely cover the essentials i.e. travel to work, lunch etc & then I'll take into account if I have any Birthday presents I need to buy, if I have planned anything social that week or if I would like to check out the Boot's 3 for 2 Makeup offer. If I have any of the above planned then all I do is again add a realistic amount onto the planned budget that week & stick to it- I'm not saying you have to deprive yourself of buying the newest L'Oreal Lipstick, but once you have the physical money there in your hands to give to the cashier you can control how much you are spending as well as seeing how much you have left for the week. Leave your card at home for the week & you yourself control how much your spending each day, it is really effective & has definitely proved invaluable for me in controlling my erg to spend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2. <b>Set a goal & stick to it</b>- if you want something badly you will set yourself a goal & make dam sure you stick to it- you want that Mulberry Alexa you have been lusting over on pinterest for years, you will move heaven & earth to make sure you get one. You want to go interrailing in Europe for six months after graduating, you will get three jobs to save for it. & this is the same if you want to save for a deposit for a house or you want to save a big lump sum of cash- setting a goal will motivate you to actually do it! Setting a goal is the foundation so you can then start thinking about the stepping stones you are going to make to reach that ultimate goal- are you going to cut your daily Chi Tea Latte at Starbucks down to just one or two a week? or perhaps you will only have a Wagamama's once a month? Whatever it is, visualising your long term goal will drive you to think first before you buy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">3. <b>Keep changing banks</b>- For some strange reason us English folk feel a loyalty towards our banks that you might feel towards a friend you have known for ten plus years, even though a great deal of banks out there offer us pittance in return. I hold my hands up & admit that I do feel like that towards the bank that I have been with since I was twelve years old- I opened my first 'adult' current account with them complete with my first bank card (!!) & have really been to lazy to look at what else other banks can offer me. After getting extremely frustrated at the lack of interest I was receiving, I started shopping around & stumbled across quiet a few good deals out there where you could get more money just by moving your money over to them. Take for example Halifax, they offer you £125 for switching your current account across to them or Lloyds who offer an up to 15% Cashback offer in places that you regularly shop. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">4. <b>Premium Bonds & ISA's are your secret weapons</b>- you used to glaze over when your mum & dad would mention ISA's & would shrug & give the same "<i>I'll consider it</i>" answer when the person at the bank mentions it as your withdrawing some money, but Premium Bonds & ISA's are your best friends. With Premium Bonds you get to win money each month in a random draw (the more you have, the more likely you are to win something) & are free to withdraw & reinvest them whenever you want. ISA's are great if you want to save a sum of money for a fixed period of time where you will then receive interest on it when your ISA comes to the end. If you want to get a better return on your money then this may prove to be a good option for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">5. <b>Have nights in instead of out</b>- we have all been there, you spy a receipt at the bottom of your bag from the night before & you wish you hadn't looked at the amount shown at the bottom, <i>"£8 for a glass of cheap white! What was I thinking?!"</i>- but haven't you heard, staying in really is the new going out! Not only can you buy a nice bottle of wine for £8 but even making a homemade pizza for two instead of eating at your favourite Italian round the corner can save you close to £15. Again, I'm not say deprive yourself of going out and socialising but limit it to once a month & instead try inviting your friends round for a dinner party or something a little more casual like bring your own plate & crack open the Twister-whatever you decide I'm sure you'll agree staying in is far more fun then going out. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">6. <b>eBay is a great second job</b>- this is a mantra that Adam has been living by for years. eBay is a great way to earn a little bit of money on the side (almost like pocket money!) with very little effort. I'm sure you all have those pieces of clothes hanging in your wardrobe with the tag still attached to them that your clinging on to in the hope it will come back in fashion soon, or that DVD box set you have never actually watched- theres someone out there desperate for that crochet off the shoulder top! But not only is it good for selling your unwanted items, you can also make money from selling other peoples unwanted bits & bobs- take for example a car boot sale, you can find plenty of DVD boxsets, old iPods or iPhone chargers that people are selling for such a low price (because they just want to get rid of it) that they don't realise that it would sell for more on eBay. Its all about trial & error but using the completed listings section to check the adverage selling price of a specific item is the handiest tool on eBay & you can come away from a car boot sale or charity shop with some great finds that will be great money makers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">7. <b>Live within your means</b>- something I said to Adam recently was that I felt I was living from pay check to pay check, which is ridiculous considering I earn more then him yet he saves far more each month then me! I think sometimes we like to live in a dream world where we can spend however much we want in our favourite shop & eat out every night, when in reality this is irresponsible & crazy. Sure there may be a hand full of you out there that may be comfortable in doing that which is fine, just as long as you save a good amount each month to counterbalance that. But if like me you start to think 'how have I only got £14.86 left in my account till I get paid next week?' then I would start to question whether you are living within your means- my reply would be your not. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> I hope that has given you a little inspiration- if you have anymore questions please feel free to leave them below or drop me an email. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Oh, how I have missed writing this weekly roundup! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1. Summer is finally here!!!! & this week the uk was blessed with some ridiculously hot weather, which although being cooped up indoors for nine hours a day working, has still put me in a very happy & positive mood for the week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2. I have fallen back in love with my Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation after switching over to Bourjois' Healthy Mix Foundation. The texture & over all finish is just such a lovely light & flawless coverage, that I need to remind myself why I stopped using it in the first place!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">3. On Wednesday I was in London for a meeting all day which then naturally led to a shopping trip on Oxford Street, Cocktails in Slug & Lettuce, a cheeky Charlotte Tilbury purchase & getting the train back from Victoria at 9pm! Who said work was boring!?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">4. I have <b><u>really</u></b> been loving Pesto Scrambled Eggs recently on Avocado & Chilli Flake Toast with a few fried Mushrooms on top..... typing that just made me want to go cook some for lunch (moves to the kitchen to make lunch!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">5. The 1st of July kicked off my blog re-launch & re-design (if you don't know I will be blogging all of this month), which I have been meaning to do for years & am so happy I finally did it! Feedback would be great & muchly appreciated</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">6. After <b>years</b> of friends/work colleagues pushing me to watch Pretty Little Liars, I finally gave in & fired it up on Netflix & I am so so so obsessed! I'm already on season four, am in love with Shoby, am convinced Ali is alive & think Mona is psychotic! If you need me, you know where to find me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">7. Saturday saw me & Adam get all dolled up to attend one of his best friends weddings. It was such a lovely day, caught up with some old friends & made us think a lot more about our wedding (an updated wedding chit chat will be on the blog this week). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">8. Highlights on the blog this week include: <a href="http://vintageelle09.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/stop-press-ve-has-had-makeover.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>VE's Makeover</b></span></a> | <a href="http://vintageelle09.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/my-top-seven-favourite-cookbooks.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>My Top 7 Favourite Cookery Books</b></span><b><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span></b></a>| <a href="http://vintageelle09.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/summer-lips-sorted.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Summer Lip's Sorted!</span></b></a> & <a href="http://vintageelle09.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/inspirations-summer-2.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>My Summer Inspirations Board</b></span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am completley in love with my Pinterest boards at the moment, especially the Summer influence board that I have started to accumulate a lot of pins for! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Dewy Bronze Skin, Coral Lips, Boho Style Vibes, Floral Crowns, Pineapples, Palm Trees, Head Scarves, Stacked Rings, Beachy Waves, Mirrored Sunglasses, Poolside antics, Mimosa's- the list goes on!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Cheers to Summer....</span><br />
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VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-42804011910981175762015-07-03T08:30:00.000+01:002015-07-03T08:30:02.334+01:00Summer Lips Sorted....<div style="text-align: center;">
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The suns out, the smell of barbecues wafts through the air, your shaving routine has tripled since April & you've dusted off your Birkenstock's- it can only mean that we are final into the peak of Summer! *hallelujah* </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">& with the temperatures soaring, I find myself reaching naturally for brighter, pinker, corally lipstick shades that shout <i>'Hello Summer!'</i> So </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">here are my pick of what I call, my ultimate lip hero's that are perfect for whatever holiday you are going on this summer-</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>For the Week Away with the Girls:</i> <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Revlon-Ultra-HD-Lipstick_1704337/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Revlon's Ultra HD Lipstick</span></b></a> in the colour <b>Geranium </b>is an amped up corally red dream- extremely creamy in texture providing fool proof application & leaves your lips feeling smooth as a baby's bottom! This is a great lipstick paired with bare, naturally glowing skin after a day at the beach & is the perfect addition to a crochet crop top, distressed cut off denim shorts & laid-back be achy waves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>For the French Riviera:</i> <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Lips/Lipstick/L%27Oreal-Color-Riche-Lipstick-VIP-228/p/400500#.VY7C9KZDE20" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">L'Oreal's Color Riche Matte</span></b></a> in <b>VIP </b>is a classic old Hollywood pinkish red, with a buttery texture that makes the lip colour sit comfortably on the lips all day. Looks beautiful with a bronze skin & a gold eye, this is perfect for those warm evenings spent walking along the Boulevard de la Croisette or dining in La Palme d'Or. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>For the Weekend in Cornwall:</i> <b><a href="http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/beauty_4000004?No=0&Nrpp=120" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Newlook's Pure Colour Matte Lipstick</span></a> </b>in <b>Apricot </b>teamed with their Lip Pencil<b> </b>is the perfect nude lip for a fuss free, relaxing weekend by the sea. A close dupe to Mac's <i>Velvet Teddy </i>but for<i> </i>half the price, has a good amount of staying power if your going to be spending the day surfing or munching through plenty of pasties- its hardly going to break the bank! Amp it up for the evening with a smokey eye & strong contour, you'll be good to go to the end of summer beach bonfire.</span><br />
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VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-2598610689617922292015-07-02T09:00:00.000+01:002015-07-02T09:00:04.479+01:00My Top Seven Favourite Cookbooks....<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I constantly think about food, look at food (thanks instagram!), get super hangery if I go for a long period without eating something & plan in my mind what I'll be having for dinner even whilst I'm eating breakfast!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Therefore I have accumulated over the years a huge collection of cookbooks to keep me inspired, content & running for the kitchen when I get home from work. So here's the </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">run down of my top six favourite cookbooks that I could not live without- </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Save-Jamie-Smart-Clever-Waste/dp/0718158148" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Save With Jamie:</span></b></a> </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I am a huge Jamie Oliver fan. I think the way that he cooks & the recipes that he brings out are realistic, inspiring & altogether brilliant! </span><i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Save With Jamie</i><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> was one of the those books that I brought when I knew that I would be moving out of the family home, when it hit me that suddenly I would have to budget for food shopping instead of sending £60 in Zara & how the hell could I get the maximum use out of all the food brought! This books was like a life raft. Not only is the photography brilliant to show off such amazingly easy recipes, but it also is split into different categories, i.e. Vegetables, Chicken, Fish ect which makes it easy to get inspired depending on what you feel in the mood for that day. It also has some brilliant pointers as to how to be a savvy shopper & what basics you should always have stocked in your cupboards, as well as tips on how to freeze leftovers. If you want to save money & want to get the most out of the food you buy then try this & you will not be disappointed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0718159535/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0718158148&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0MP64F6WC8Y57VWFJD4M" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Jamie's Comfort Food:</span></b></a> </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Another Jamie book that I am in love with mainly because of the way it looks. The feel of every single page as you turn it is of great quality, but it is the photo's which are a food lovers dream- it almost like you can already smell & taste what is shown in front of you! Like before, its easy to navigate, split into different categories with easy to follow instructions & realistic prep & cooking times. As implied by the title, predominately there are a great deal of recipes that are classic British comfort food (hello Shepard's Pie!) but also has some recipes you perhaps wouldn't consider to be 'comfort food'. For example, to my delight a Chicken Katsu Curry recipe was included which if you know me well, then you would know that we frequent Wagamama's on a weekly basis & always order a Chicken Katsu Curry- needless to say that won Adam over in a heartbeat!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ginos-Italian-Escape-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00DS9G2NO/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1435424124&sr=1-1&keywords=ginos+italian+escape" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Gino's Italian Escape:</span></a> </b></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am a carbs girl through & through. I cannot live without bread, potato's or pasta, so its only fitting that I own a book written by an Italian who loves pasta & cooking just a little bit more then me! <i>Gino's Italian Escape</i> is filled with typically authentic Italian food which has minimal ingredients which you will all have to hand, are very filling & are really quick to cook whilst looking like you have spent hours cooking it. S</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">o forget what you think goes in a Carbonara because this book will open your eyes & you'll feel so much more Italian then when you started, bellissima!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Leon-Ingredients-Recipes/dp/1840915021/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1435424171&sr=1-1&keywords=leons+ingredients" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Leon's Ingredient's & Recipes:</span></b></a> </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I brought this book because I wanted to know more about food & I also wanted some healthier recipes centred around what is in season at the time & that tastes good too. </span><i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Leon's</i><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> whole ethos is centred around the use of local & natural ingredients to create boldly favoured food that reflects how your eating habits change as the daylight hours get longer or shorter- perfect for those of you, who like me may not feel as inspired during the winter months & just want to curl up in bed with a large bar of Dairy Milk! I love how the first section of the book goes into great detail surrounding the different ways/times fruit & veg grows & the different cuts of meat each animal has, as well as telling you the different names of the same fruit or veg & telling you what makes each one of them different- for example, did you know that the Sugar Snap is a relatively new pea on the market! The second part of the book uses all the ingredients from the first part to showcase what you can do with them. Healthy & crammed full of quirky photo's it is a handy book to have in your collection. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/BBC-Good-Food-The-Collection/dp/B003C7IQL8/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1435424223&sr=1-2&keywords=bbc+goodfoods%3A+the+collection" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>BBC Good Food: The Collection:</b></span></a> </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I was in WH Smiths close to eight years ago with my Mum rummaging through piles of books that were on sale after Christmas when I came across this one & it has become invaluable to me & my mum (as she purchased one also). I think what makes this book so good is its just so typically British & traditional, that it makes you have faith that whatever you choose to cook it will fill you up & make you feel all warm & fuzzy inside. This book has never let me down, the Chicken, Bacon & Pea Pasta is always a firm winner when I cook it & I used it countless of times during food tech classes at school. Although it is the most simplest in terms of layout & photography, the instructions are easy to follow & the clean layout means you can just whizz through without having to re-read parts that were too 'wordy' or not direct enough. If I could relate it towards anybody it would be Mary Berry- classic, nostalgic but always a crowd pleaser. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Deliciously-Ella-Awesome-ingredients-incredible-ebook/dp/B00L2DMZKW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435424337&sr=8-1&keywords=deliciously+ella" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Deliciously Ella:</span></a> </b>I was brought up in a household which taught 'everything in moderation'- I love fruit & veg, enjoy beans & lentils, make my own juices & have a weakness towards Dairy Milk. I am eat healthy. But there was a part of me that wanted to cut out more processed food, explore a more meat free diet & learn some quick, wholesome healthy meals that wouldn't make me feel bloated. This book is the most interesting & inspiring book I have read in a long time- I use it along side my normal diet & have been substituting & modifying recipes, so that they have more of a plant base. I now, thanks to Ella am OBSESSED with Quinoa, Kale, Avocado, Cauliflower, My Trail Seed Mix & Black Beans! This book is perfect if you want to explore a healthier, plant based diet which is still just as yummy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Magnolia-Bakery-Cookbook/dp/1439175640/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435424282&sr=8-1&keywords=the+complete+magnolia+bakery+cookbook" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">The Complete Magnolia Bakery Cookbook:</span></b></a> </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Of course my top seven wouldn't be complete without a naughty but oh so yummy baking book & of course my go to for this is my well used & loved </span><i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Magnolia Bakery Cookbook</i><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">. If you want an authentic American tasting Red Velvet Cupcake topped with the best bloody vanilla frosting you will ever taste, or have always heard about but never tried a Snickerdoodle Cupcake when this is right up for street! The only annoying thing for me (being British) is that all the measures are in cups & ounces, but of course google quickly sorts that out for me. When I'm missing New York or I need to bake a Birthday Cake this is what I reach for.</span></div>
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VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-37618956238637403592015-07-01T19:29:00.000+01:002015-07-06T17:37:55.351+01:00Stop The Press! VE Has Had A Makeover!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">No you haven't clicked on the wrong blog by accident!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Hi Hello! Yes it is me, Elle- the one that was been MIA from the internet in oh ten or so months but I am back & would like to</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> welcome you all to the new look VintageELLE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This has been a long time coming & looking at this fresh re-design makes me feel all giddy inside, even to the point where I literally want to flash this page at everyone who I know (side note: won't be doing that as I hate bragging & taking compliments). I have made it super duper easy to navigate through with the navigation bar at the top where you can click on whatever content you are looking for, as well as my social media links underneith that rather fetching picture of my face! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">& whats more, as a massive thank you to all my readers & subscribers who have stuck with me over the last few years, I plan to upload a post on <i>VE</i> every single day of this month. Yes you have read that right- <b>EVERY SINGLE DAY IN JULY THERE WILL BE A NEW POST ON HERE. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So if theres anything you want to see over here during the next month just get in touch- b</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">race yourself ladies & gents, its about to get </span><i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">real</i><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> interesting over here!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">As always,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Much Love,</span><br />
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VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-90615594929524919132014-08-05T08:00:00.000+01:002014-08-05T08:00:02.574+01:00Style: The Watermelon Obsession.....<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Fruit prints & accessories have been huge across the catwalks this summer & because I am quiet the Watermelon addict plus I like the whole 50's vibe surrounding it, I thought I would jump on the fruit train. So whilst on the bikini hunt this summer (though I'm not going on holiday!) this baby caught my eye whilst trawling the <a href="http://www.newlook.com/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">New Look</span></b></a> website & although it sold out a few times before I managed to get my hands on it, I think this has to be my favourite bikini of all time.</span></div>
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VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-55294942257345908402014-08-03T08:00:00.000+01:002014-08-03T15:23:57.710+01:00Being Elle: The Sunday Catch- Up Week 020...<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1. Me & Adam started off the week with a little trip to Bluewater Shopping Centre. After getting stuck in traffic for over an hour we finally got there to do a sort of pre-birthday shopping for me, but we didn't end up picking up that much. I am happy with my Marvel top from Forever 21- it maybe a mens top but I love it & Adam picked it out!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2. Rediscovered Snack A Jacks in Barbecue. That is all. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">3. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">We Exchanged on Tuesday!!!! We have a house! Completion date is 15th August, which means I will soon be barricaded in to a sea of cardboard boxes. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">4. Wednesday & Thursday saw the dreaded twelve hour shifts to VM our store for two days before it re-opened. It was stressful, funny, interesting & creative but the store looks amazing so I am very happy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">5. I have been obsessed with <a href="http://www.sephora.com/argan-color-stick-P276202?skuId=1299213" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Josie Maran's Argan Colour Stick</span></b></a> in <i>Natural Pink</i>. Perfect for the summer months as well as a busy working gal on the go!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">6. Friday finally saw the re-opening of our store & it felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Two weeks of overnights, twelve hour shifts, bruises & sleepless nights have all proved worth it- the store looks amazing & I could not be prouder of my team. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">7. This weekend I thankfully had off- Saturday morning was again pretty chilled, caught up on the new <i>ELLE</i> & drank quiet a few green teas. In the evening I headed over to Adam's parents where we had a lovely, family barbecue (the first in all our seven years together!) & rounded off the evening taking a lovely bath.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">8. Today (Sunday) saw me have a pretty chilled out day, which basically consisted of me lounging on the sofa, watching <i>Gilmore Girls</i>, typing out a few blog posts & enjoying a day off after such a busy week *exhales deeply*</span></div>
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VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-45131543778535428062014-07-23T08:30:00.000+01:002014-07-23T08:30:00.671+01:00Beauty Review: Make Up Academy Cover & Conceal Concealer......<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">What has been established <u><b>a lot</b></u> here on <i>VE</i> is the fact that I bloody love <i>MUA Cosmetics</i>! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">So much so, that I tend to buy their products in bulk (two or three of each) just in case I can never get my hands on some of my favs for quiet awhile. Well ladies & gents I tell you this, one of my beloved products has been completely sold out for nearly a month & I am beyond distraught! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The item in question is of course The Conceal & Brighten Kit in Porcelain Beige which I cannot rave about & love enough. To begin with I thought that because my two local stores that stock it usual are quiet tiny, that perhaps they hadn't got their order through yet so carried on waiting & checking every day. Two weeks past & I was literally scrapping the pan & corners, I started to check the Superdrug in Brighton- <b>no luck</b>. Then Crawley- <b>the same</b>, then Horsham- <b>nope</b>! I started to worry & have been checking online & every single day I'm on my lunch break in Brighton to see if they have had new stock of it in- BUT NOTHING!!!! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This scrapping of corners lasted for close to a month & still there was no sign of them restocking it anytime soon, so I was forced to go & find an alternative for my beloved palette. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Of course I didn't want to part with an uber amount of cash because if I didn't like the formula or the colour match was way off I would just beat myself up about how it was a waste of money & because I am such a <i>MUA</i> fan, I stuck with them & gave another product a whirl!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I brought all three colour shades on offer- <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><b>Fair</b></span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><b>Natural</b></span> & <b style="color: #e06666;">Almond</b>, all of which are shades you would expect in a concealer palette. The formula of them is quiet light & thin, which did concern me to begin with as I thought the coverage would be terrible </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">but if you work in layers (two looks great) it's easily buildable and does not look cakey. I use the sponge applicator that it comes with to apply the product underneath my eyes & on any spots or redness & then using my ring finger, I lightly blend the product into the skin finishing off with my <i>Real Techniques Expert Face Brush</i> to take off any excess & buff it in. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The colour I was the most excited to try was <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Almond</span></b>- its the more peachier toned out of the three which is perfect for concealing dark circles under the eyes. Again I am blown away- they are cheap & cheerful, great coverage, easily buildable, no cakey-ness, look natural & feel lovely on the skin. Although I am still in love with my beloved palette, I think I may have a Summer romance with these babies- you never know it may turn into a marriage (fingers crossed these don't disappear too!). </span></div>
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VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-84436793193022789502014-07-22T08:30:00.000+01:002014-07-22T08:30:00.117+01:00Summer Reads......<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/89639566@N04/14709170775/" title="IMG_2214 by vintage-elle, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_2214" height="333" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5590/14709170775_f7076b8d31.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Unlike Adam & quiet a lot of people I know, I am a huge book worm. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I could spend hours wafting around the boook cladded aisles of Waterstones, weaving in & out of Fiction to Non-Fiction, Fashion To Cookery, Travel to Home Decor absorbing the titles in front of me. T</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">he scent alone makes me want to set up home for the day in a bookshop, a mix between new books with the lingering smell of freshly made coffee (maybe this is how they get us to buy so many books in one trip!!?). Also unlike many people who live in the twenty first century, I have to have a physical copy of a book- none of this ebook crap. No. I need to feel the book, physically turn the pages, smell the newness & crispness of each page & read. I'm sorry but that is reading!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Every Summer since I can remember I have a little ritual- I have to read an insane amount of books. I know what most of you are thinking- '<i>I'm crazy!</i>', but I'm a fast reader, it keeps my brain ticking & I simply love it. Now this was all fairly easy when I had a whole six weeks off school for holidays (I think one year I read close to twenty!) but know I can only get two weeks off work during the summer it has become more of a challenge! This year especially as I am using my two weeks off to move house. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">So I ventured into </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><i>WH Smiths</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> this weekend with the intention of buying a wedding card for my cousin, which instead ended in me leaving </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><i>Smiths</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> with three books & no card! Yep I am a prize fool but I am an excited fool because I cannot wait to get stuck into these (what looks to be)corkers of books. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Before We Met By Lucie Whitehouse:</span></b> This was a wild card buy I must admit. I am hugely into the Thriller genre of books & whilst reading the blurbs on a number of different books, this one drew me in the most. Marketed as a cross between <i>Gillian Flynn</i>'s brilliant '<b>Gone Girl</b>' & <i>SJ Watson</i>'s '<b>Before I Go To Sleep</b>' its a marriage thriller of a newly married women who waits for her husbands flight to arrive from The US to London Heathrow, but he never turns up & then she finds her bank account has been emptied. Very excited to start reading this but I have a feeling it won't be as good as <i>Flynn</i> or <i>Coben</i>'s thrillers that I love. </span><br />
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VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-53457842185982963502014-06-14T15:04:00.001+01:002014-06-14T15:04:42.372+01:00Elle's Emotions: Step Back, Breath, Reboot... <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/89639566@N04/14417756692/" title="P1070371 by vintage-elle, on Flickr"><img alt="P1070371" height="375" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5079/14417756692_577ced0a7d.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Yes, I have been slightly MIA recently- did I intend to step away from <i>VE</i>? Not completely. Like most 'bloggers' recently, I have been struggling to balance & juggle everything thats been going on in my life as well as finding myself questioning everything that I have created on here & how the blogging world in evolving. For so long I have enjoyed this little creative space on the internet & have marvelled at the power this community now has. But at the same time I find my voice getting lost within the blogging hubbub in a community which I feel, is now overly saturated with all things beauty, fashion & lifestyle related. It is really difficult to stand out these days in comparison to five years ago. I do not say this in a jealous or malicious way, but I have to think am I still relevant? </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Then there is also the 'real world'- working a full time forty hour plus job five days a week, trying to hold down some sort of a social life, the stress of purchasing mine & Adam's first house, planning a wedding & finding time for me has been such a struggle over the last six months. Looking back at that last sentence I'm actually surprised as to why I haven't physically combusted!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><u>I do not like to make excuses</u>. That is one thing everyone who knows me will tell you, but I felt like I have had to step away to find my voice again & focus on 'the real world'. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">So now I'll tell you a couple of exciting things that have been going on! We are in the process of buying our first house (this has been one of the most stressful & emotionally draining moments in our lives!) with a move in date of the beginning of August! & also we have been trying to plan the wedding. Now whilst all our engery & time has been spent focussing on the house which we are so so excited about, we have been taking teeny tiny baby steps towards sorting out where & when we will be getting married. It has been a crazy, stressful & emotional six months, but I hope you all will understand that this here has not number one on my list of priorities. I am growing up. <i>VE</i> is growing up. I am no longer that nineteen year old girl that buys whatever clothes & cosmetics she wants- I will be paying a mortage soon!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Ultimately I just need to get back into the zone- do what makes me happy & create content frequently that I am proud of. I know I have written similar posts to this one over the course of five years, but sometimes you just need to take a step back, take time to breath & reboot. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I hope you all have a lovely weekend & enjoy this glorious sun shine the UK has been have.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">As always..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Much Love,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">xoxo</span></div>
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VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-9525003680670248462014-06-02T08:00:00.000+01:002014-06-02T08:00:02.616+01:00My Five Ultimate Go-To Lip Products.....<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">My teenage self would always be the Natural Collection lipgloss wearing, Lip Smackers hoarding addict which has carried on into my early twenties (minus the Lip Smackers part!). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">However over the last couple of years I have tried to embrace a splash of colour on the ol' lips- granted it can't be too bold & needs to have a worn it all day/model off duty kind of look for me to even consider wearing it. So here are my ultimate go to lip products & shades that I reach for on a regular basis, ticking all the right boxes for a lipstick scaredy cat like moi!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Revlon ColourBurst Matte Lip Balm</span></b> in '<i>Elusive</i>': If there is one lipbalm that pushes me out of my comfort zone this is it. '<i>Elusive</i>' is a cool toned pink that looks just as beautiful in the bullet as it does on the lips. Now I must say I did surprise myself when I brought this down to how bold this one looks in comparison to my other favs, however I feel it brings out shades in my skin tone I didn't even know existed! I love how you can wear it both day & night with a strong cat eye or tea dress. A pattern you will see occurring in this post is how I like lip products to feel on. They have to be moisturising & not drying on the lips- the one thing I hated as a teen was the feeling of heavy, drying lip products. These balms being matte, I was a little sceptical of how they would feel as I had flash forwards of them being ultra drying & heavy. However they feel lovely & smooth on, lasting a few hours before needing to be reapplied & I love how cute they look! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick </span></b>in '<i>Chintz</i>': I've said it before & I'll say it again, this is one make up product I cannot live with out & is so incredibly beautiful in formulation & colour that leaves me weak at the knees. If you ask me to describe '<i>Chintz' </i>I would say it is the colour of an English rose- pink with an earthy undertone to it which looks beautiful with porcelain skin. The formulation is very creamy in texture so glides on with easy & keeps your lips feeling hydrated throughout the day. If I am feeling down & need a pick me up this lipstick does not fail in making me feel happy, also I get a lot of compliments when I wear it so that also helps boost the old confidence! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Revlon ColourBurst Lip Butter in</span></b> '<i>Juicy Papaya</i>': Revlon's Lip Butters are my comfort zone for a lipstick noob like me. A cross between a lip balm & a lipstick which is so so moisturising & creamy when you apply it, which leaves my lips look soft & juicy (ooerr!). The colour like any kind of lipbalm is very sheer so is very buildable, which for someone like me who just likes a hint of colour on the lips is perfect. '<i>Juicy Papaya</i>' is one of those coral-red shades that just makes me think of summer whenever I wear it & looks great with minimal makeup.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Revlon ColourStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick</span></b> in '<i>Socialite</i>': You've probably all started to sense a pattern forming here- I love <i>Revlon</i> lip products! The Ultimate Suede's collection does what it says on the tin, provides great application with it not feeling heavy on the lips & has great staying power. The one thing I would say you have to do before applying it is you need to add a balm underneath (my fav is <i>Nuxe Reve De Miel</i>), as this lipstick does have a tendency to stick to the lines & grooves of your lips if used on it's own. However the colour is more or less identical to '<i>Chintz</i>' perhaps a shade darker, which looks lovely & natural for an everyday look but for half the price. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer</span></b> in '<i>Luna</i>': The Apocalips range is known for being highly pigmented, bursting with bright colours with strong colour pay off- so your all probably surprised that one of them is a go-to product of mine! '<i>Luna'</i> is the most gorgeous, warm peachy shades that I have ever used. As I am typically pale for nine out of the twelve months we have in the year, I feel this shade still looks just as beautiful on me tan or no tan! As we all know I love a neutral eye, & this paired with a simple smokey eye makes me feel uber summery as well as complimenting my dark eyes & hair. The Apocalips formula is one of my favourites out there- it's not sticky or drying, a little of the product goes a long way & it lasts for most of the day. I am still working my confidence up to investing in more of the shades from this range however when I feel I need a little summer pick me up, I reach for this one the most. </span></div>
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VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-72839816710291357152014-06-01T15:30:00.000+01:002014-06-01T15:30:05.382+01:00Being Elle: The Sunday Catch Up 019.....<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1. The week started with two overnights which I felt went really well, but has left me really really tired & craving sleep for the rest of the week.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2. Tuesday saw something very very exciting happen. I don't want to tell you all yet because I don't want to jinx it, but I will share with you next week what I am talking about, but its sooooo exciting!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">3. Malteaser 'Teaser' chocolate bars are the bomb.com! We have them in the vending machine at work & I cannot get enough of them!!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">4. Caught up with Made in Chelsea on Wednesday & let's just say I am not a happy bunny! * Spoiler Alert *.....</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">5. I rediscovered one of my all time favourite songs this week '<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v28MqFqliA&feature=kp" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Civil Sins</span></b></a>' by Boy Kill Boy, which lets just say is extremely nostalgic & brings back alot of great memories from 2005-2006. It basically was my soundtrack- I actually used it as my 'background track' on my Myspace page & on plenty of slide shows I uploaded onto Bebo. In general it reminds me so much of parties, prom & general craziness that happened around this time of year eight years ago! That sentence makes me feel old! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">6. My Sims 3 addiction is back in full swing (Adam you shouldn't have reminded me about it!) & I am sorry to admit that I spend every day after work playing on it for at lest three hours *slaps hand*</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">7. Saturday was chilled as ever- spent the day with my mummy & sister. We went to our local garden centre, mooched around our local farmers market, had a chat over Costa & I nearly stole a five week old kitten on a trip to our local pet shop (just look at that face!!!). In the evening I cooked a new <a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pasta-recipes/special-spaghetti-cake" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><b>Jamie Oliver recipe</b></span></a> that turned out amazingly, well, that was until I took it out the oven & the handle of the frying pan broke dropping the whole thing onto the glass of the oven door!! *face palm* After a few frantic minuets of trying to salvage it, we sat down to dinner & lord, this is amazing- unhealthy but amazing! I will do a post on it soon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">8. Today (Sunday) has been spent doing very little. Had lunch outside in the sunshine (cheeky Bacon Sandwich), written a few blog posts for the week & planned some videos & posts. Later on when Adam's back from work & if the weather stays nice, I think we will go for a little walk in the fields & just have a chilled out evening as I have a really busy week at work ahead <i>boo</i>! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Could she be anymore perfect??!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Much Love,</span><br />
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VintageELLE09http://www.blogger.com/profile/06638306068971441314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325268464957057742.post-39367532920224679472014-05-07T08:30:00.000+01:002014-05-07T08:30:01.313+01:00How To Sooth An Itchy Scalp......<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Ladies I hold my hand up & admit that I, like sixty percent of the global population suffer from itchy scalp & Dandruff! Not only is it not glamorous, it also makes you feel self conscious, restless & frustrated.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">After spending a good deal of my teens washing my hair every other day & 'suffering in silence' with my irritable scalp, I wanted to share with you all</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> two of my tried & tested, 'no frills' products that have helped my scalp feel & look healthy again, as well as restoring my love for my hair!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Head & Shoulders Citrus Fresh Shampoo</span></b>: I am not afraid to admit it, for years I have used Head & Shoulders to try to combat my dry & (gulp) dandruff prone scalp. Not only do I personally suffer from a sensitive & dry scalp, but also my roots become fairly greasy after the second day meaning that I have two big nasties to tackle. The <i>Citrus Fresh</i> version of this shampoo I find works the best for me, as its formulation is made specifically for greasy hair. It doesn't smell too lemony almost a little bit herbal which when applied to the scalp, gives off a cool, soothing sensation. What I love most about this shampoo is how calm my scalp feels after using it, which makes a huge difference to the way my hair feels everyday. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Boots Build Up Removal Expert Shampoo</span></b>: A few months back, I started to notice straight after washing & blow drying my hair that for some reason my hair would look greasy & limp, as though I had not washed it at all. After numerous frantic google searches & badgering my mum to examine my hair, (lol!) I came to the conclusion that my hair was wighted down with product *cough dry shampoo* & needed a good old detox. I didn't want to splash out & buy the <i>Bumble & Bumble Sunday Shampoo</i> (which I did eventually buy!) so again headed to google search to find a cheaper alternative, where I found many rave reviews on a boots own brand! This shampoo is liquid gold- removes product build up like a dream leaving my hair feeling super clean & voluminous as well as looking super glossy & healthy days after. The only negative that I do find when I use this is, like all clarifying shampoos is that it is too harsh to use every time you wash your hair & although I only wash my hair twice a week, I tend to use this every other week as it can become too harsh on my scalp making it become greasy on day two. That aside I love this shampoo as a cheap, fortnightly hair detox & actually when alternated between hair washes with my <i>Head & Shoulders Shampoo</i>, keeps my scalp feeling a lot calmer & health looking. Side Note- expect a comparison post between <i>The Bumble & Bumble Sunday Shampoo</i> & this one next week!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">What are your hair 'unsung heros'?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Much Love,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">xoxo</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">♥</span></div>
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