Bare Minerals Event @BeautyBazaarHN

Hello Lovlies!
So the other day I was very lucky to be invited to a Bare Minerals event at the beautiful Harvey Nichols 'Beauty Bazzar' Store in Liverpool. Personally prior to the event I had never tried any Bare Minerals products before and honestly after trying out some of the products I don't know why I haven't tried them before.We were welcome in by the lovely girls that work for Bare Minerals and offered a drink and had a chance to browse and snap away at some of the products that were laid out.It was also a great opportunity to meet some fellow Liverpool based bloggers and chat away about everything beauty. 

Something I discovered whilst I was at the event was that all of the images used in the Bare Minerals campaigns are actually customers and social influences who actually love the brand, which personally I think it is a perfect concept. As you have or may have not already know Bare Minerals newest is well know American Youtuber Ingrid Nilsen, can I just say how stunning she looks in this photo, couldn't think of a better brand representative. Another thing I really liked about the brand was their focus on making women feel beautiful and empowered and really believe their products enhance a women natural beauty.

  I couldn't believe the variety of foundations that the brand had available whilst I was browsing around their products, I had heard of their best selling mineral foundation but didn't know they sold liquid foundation (BTW there may or may not be a new higher coverage foundation launching rather soon!).

 Once everyone had arrived the lovely Sophie who is the regional brand representative for the Bare Minerals welcomed us and gave us a brief overview of what we would be looking at and discussing during the event. Sophie then went on to do some live demos for us using a variety of the different products on 3 models who were of different ages and with varied skin 'types'. Something that is brilliant about this brand is that it is literally a brand for everyone, It is perfect for young girls (or boys) who want to start wearing makeup but don't want to be clogging their pores and want a natural look, because the products are made up of natural minerals it wont irritate the skin (you can even sleep in it!). Bare Minerals appreciates each persons journey is very different which is why they create their 'Foundation Fundamentals' which is a service they offer so that everyone can find their perfect base.

After seeing how all the products work I am really keen on trying them out for myself, especially the Prime Time Foundation primer as I tried some on the back of hand and it felt amazing and its silicone free!.

Bare Minerals are also really interesting in not only giving women the right products to match their needs and preferences but they also want to aid them with the right techniques so that when they go home they know how to use the products just like the pros. This is why when you are at one of their counters they will only put the makeup on half of you face and then they will get you to do the second half, which I think it a brilliant idea.

 

As I have previously mentioned, prior to the event I wasn't too familiar with all the products the brand had on offer, I had obviously heard about their makeup line but I was non the wiser about their amazing skincare range. Bare Minerals have expanded on their product range with some amazing new products and I was very pleased to get to have a little play around with them at the event. They have everything you could need from moisturisers, cleansing oil, eye creams and serums tailored towards a variety of different skin wants and needs.

They have recently launched their new 'Skinlongevity' which includes their Vital Power Serum and the Vital Power Eye Cream both of which smell amazing and i have also tried the serum since the event prior to applying my makeup and really love it. The idea of 'Skinlongevity' is to make your skin look younger and fresher for looker (and who doesn't want that!).Bare Minerals found that there are places in the world where people thrive and live longer for example Okinawa, Japan, which is also know as 'the island of long living'.This is where the brand found essential minerals and vitamins, know to the locals as the 'Long Life Herb', and it apparently has higher mineral and vitamin content than spinach and kale (Woo an alternative to Kale!). Can I also just take a minute to appreciate the amazing packaging!.

Whilst at the event we also got to have a little sneak peak of some products that actually aren't launching until July, which was very exciting! This included the two lovely eyeshadow pallet's , one more plum/pinky based and the other one had more of a warm neutral selection. They are also expanding their shade range of 5 in 1 BB Advanced Performance Cream Eyeshadows, but most excitingly they are releasing brow gels!. Hopefully more information and reviews about these products will follow as future events for their launches are in the works.

  Honestly if you have never been to the Beauty Bazaar and are in Liverpool I would highly recommend checking it out and make sure you go upstairs for more hidden gems like their Salon & Spa to name just a few. After the event I booked in with Sophie to go back into the store next week to have a one on one session with her so that I can find my perfect skincare and beauty routine! l

Lucky I have some Birthday vouchers to spend.

If you are interested in also having a one to one appointment with the Regional Face Expert to find your perfect skincare and makeup routine,Beauty Bazaar Liverpool are offering appointments between the 22 June- 2 July. To book you can DM them on Instagram (@BeautyBazzaarHN) or call 0303 123 7014.

Thank you to Sophie and the team for hosting a lovely event and for my generous goodie bag!

If you would like more information about the products mentioned visit the Bare Minerals site here and make sure to follow @BeautyBazaarHN for all you beauty updates!.

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Lots Of Love

Holly

Xx

'Pretty is what you are.

Beauty is why you do with it'

-Bare Minerals

Exploring- New Brighton Edition

Hello Lovlies! 

Long time no see! Im apologise for the lack of blog posts, between university, working and going on holiday the last few months have been rather stressful/busy! But I am excited to start blogging again and really getting back into the swing of things.  

So for the past week I have had one of my best friends Courtney staying with me from America, I actually met Courtney whilst I was working in Typhoon Lagoon last year. I have recently returned from staying with her in Florida for two weeks (related posts to come!). Whilst she was here I felt as though it was my job to show her around the beauties of the Wirral & Liverpool, starting with the seaside town of New Brighton!. 

New Brighton is only about 20 minutes away from my house but it is somewhere I rarely go although I forgot about peaceful and beautiful it is on sunny day. We were extremely lucky with the weather, like we were for the whole week actually! We parked up and started by walking down the beach, it was lovely taking in the fresh air and looking over at the Liverpool skyline.

Courtney has actually also created a blog, where she has documented her adventures in the UK, click here to check it out. 

 

I would highly recommend bringing the whole family to New Brighton as there is something for everyone from shops, arcades, funfairs, restaurants & bars to mini golf, cinema & theatres and bowling. I loved seeing the pirate ship which was on the beach, it was so cute to see children (myself and Courtney included) pretending to be pirates, this is is definitely a spot where kids could spend hours using their imaginations.

 So Courtney had actually complied a list of dishes she wanted to try whilst she was in the UK and of course traditional British Fish & Chips was high on the list. One of my friends had told me Harry Ramadan do great Fish & Chips so we got a takeaway with mushy peas on course and sat my the water watching the swans & seagulls. Safe to say Courtney was very impressed and we were both very full but wanted to make room for ice cream so we went on another for another wander around the seafront. 

After doing a bit of research I found that the best place for ice cream was the award winning 'Caffe Cream' and the reviews did not lie. They had a great variety of tradition and some more adventurous flavours! I went for the Oreo option and Courtney went for chocolate and of course we had to add on a chocolate flake! It was so nice to sit outside with an ice cream as it is something we rarely get to do with the weather being typically unpredictable. 

If you find yourself in the Wirral area I would highly recommend popping down to the seafront, it actually looks so different then it did when I was a child as it has had massive reinventions over the years and it is the perfect destination front day to evening.

Thanks for reading! 

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Lots Of Love 

Holly 

Xx

'You can't cross the sea merely by

 standing and staring at the water.'

-Rabindranath Tagore

Moose Coffee- Dale Street, Liverpool

Hello Lovlies!

So on Valentines Day weekend by lovely Boyfriend treated me to breakfast and he recommend Moose Coffee Cafe which is on Dale Street in Liverpool City Centre, now i love breakfast so of course i needed t give this place a go. 

Now i do warn you, you may want to book in advance as it is only quite small, we had to wait around 30 minutes ,which isn't too bad we just looked around the shops and was well worth the wait. They serve their breakfast menu all day until 6pm depending on the day you go which is amazing. 

The restaurant has a very american style which i loved and there was quirky art work on the wall of Moose's which contrast with the elegant/vintage feel of the restaurant. 

When i first looked at the menu i was like 'what am i going to choose', the possibilities were endless!and also the prices were very reasonable. 

I wanted to try something different so i went for the Double Dutch which was two massive (and i mean massive) pancakes filled with bacon and sausage topped with two friend eggs and served with a side of butter and maybe syrup! I am not going to lie for me it was like Man (or Women) V Food and Food defiantly won, i probably made it through a quarter of the first pancake and had one of the eggs! very tasty a strange combination but actually worked was just far too much for me. My Boyfriend loved him i believed he order a kind potato mash mixed with other breakfast bits! he loved it anyway. 

I would also really recommend their shakes but if i was to go again i would probably share as they didn't help me finish my breakfast as i was nearly full just off that, I got the Oreo one which was amazing and my Boyfriend got Cookie Dough which was equally as yummy.

I would highly recommend this restaurant and would go back again both the food and staff were lovely and cant wait to take my family and friends in the future. I believe there is also one in Manchester and Crosby if either of them are closer to you!Click here and it will take you over to their official website for more information and their full menu.

Thanks for reading 

and let me know...

What is your favourite 

breakfast meal?

Lots Of Love

Holly 

Xx

'Never work before breakfast;

if you do need to work,

eat breakfast first.'

-Josh Billing

Little Skincare Bargain!

Hello Lovelies! 

So currently i have been looking at different affordable skincare brands and products to add to my current routine as i like to switch up my skincare once in a while. I was looking on Feel Unique last week and came across this lovely set from Yes to Cucumbers, i have seen but never tried any of the Yes to range and i really wanted to give them a try!.

This set was actually in the sale and i managed to get it for £11.88 which is amazing since it contained 3 full size products including the Soothing Hypoallergenic Facial Wipes (Pack of 30 £3.99),Calming Facial Mask (50ml £11.99) and their Daily Calming Moisturiser (50ml £11.99), so this should have cost me £27.97!So i got a real bargain!

I have just used the mask and moisturiser for the first time and really liked them but i will keep you updated on what i think of the range. Unfortunately this deal isn't available on Feel Unique anymore i did find it here for £21.99 which is still a saving, plus ASOS currently have a Yes to Carrots gift set on sale for £10.80 and on Feel Unique for £11.09 and is worth around £26.

Have you tired any of the Yes to range?

If so let me know you thoughts in the comments!

Thankyou for reading 

Lots Of Love 

Holly 

Xx

'Beauty begins the moment 

you decide to be yourself.'

-Coco Chanel 

A Very Pinterest Valentines Day Gift Guide

Hello Lovlies! 

So it is coming up to the time of year again were love is in the air and cheesy teddy bears are scattered around the shops and its the one day of the year that you hopefully get to spend with someone you Love (doesn't always have to be a partner!).

This year i will be celebrating my first ever Valentines Day!! Every year it has pasted and sadly i always look at all the valentines bits in the shops and think to myself 'ahh maybe next year' as i buy myself some chocolates and flowers hehe!. 

So this year i decide to have a quick look on one of my favourite websites for some gift inspiration that is a bit more unique to what you may find on the high street and yes i am talking Pinterest!!

I absolutely love Pinterest so i thought i would put together a few of my favourite ideas that i can came across and share them with you incase you are in need of some inspiration and all these are ideas are suitable for any gender too! here we go...

Cute little jar- This one is a great one if the one you love is sentimental and if you are on a budget, just buy a jar (can get them as cheap as £1)  add a little decor and then fill it with all the things you love about the person or even memories you have shared together, so anytime they are feeling low they can pick one out and remember they are loved.

Love Coupons-These are a classic but are such a cute little idea you can make your own, print them out or shores like Paperchase or even Ebay have them for a couple pound, you could treat them to breakfast in bed, a movie night in or even a full body massage. This is a great way to treat the one you love and to spend some quality time together.

Little box of presents-I thought this one was a really great idea,you guy a couple of different presents can be affordable or something more extravagant and then attach a little note saying 'open me when you sad' or 'when you need to relax', you could get a couple lush bath bombs, some chocolate or even a piece of jewellery 'For when you need some extra sparkle' you can get really creative with this one!.

A year full of dates- Now this one is very similar to the box of presents but instead it is a year full of dates and once again this could be done in many different ways it could be done like the jar idea which is great if you dont have enough money to buy a years worth of dates just after Christmas! of you could put in different vouchers for  Odeon, Nandos, a experience ,a trip away  again you can tailor it to whatever you both love to do together.

Favourite Things!- I really Love this idea , basically fill a brown paper lunch bag with a couple bits that are your partners favourite things it could be there favourite sweeties or a book, just think about what they love , pop them in the bag , tie it with string and don't forget to write the classic lyrics as shown in the picture!

Cuddle Kit- I made my boyfriend something very similar to this for his birthday, this one is perfect if you are planning on having a romantic or chilled night in. Grab a basket and then fill it with bits to make the night extra special, it could include some chocolate, wine, candles or you could always make it a bit more intimate ;) whatever mood you are going with this idea is something you both can enjoy.

You'r My Sweetness- Now I'm going to cover the bottom row of ideas as these all fall under the category of sweet treats! Now being a girl with a big sweet tooth i really love these ideas especially the making little jokes that matches the treat the gummy bears and the donuts as seen in the images! try think of their favourite sweet and make your own pun for extra for Starburst 'You make my heart burst'. And of course you could always get in the kitchen put your apron on and bake up a storm with heart shaped cookies or pink cute cakes!. If your lover is like me they will adore these ideas and they may even share them with you!.

So i hope you found some inspiration for the 14th February!If you need some more ideas please check out my Pinterest board here!

Do you have any special plans for the day?

Let me know! 

Thanks for reading 

Lots Of Love 

Holly 

Xx

'Love is a smoke made with

the fume of sighs'

-William Shakespeare