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Tag post: Ride or die make-up tag

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Hello everyone! I haven't done a tag post in a while, so today I'm doing the  Ride or Die Make-up Tag .   This tag was created by Jaclyn Hill on YouTube.   Her rules are simple: "List your ride or die cosmetic products from each category (foundation, blush , mascara, lip products, etc.).  If you could only take ONE from each category to a desert island, which would you choose?" Here's a list of my ride or die cosmetics:  PRIMER NIVEA MEN Sensitive Post Shave Balm   You can read my first "beauty secret" post to find out why this product works so well as a make-up primer.  FOUNDATION Max Factor Lasting Performance Foundation in 101 This is my all time favourite foundation.  Shade 101 is my perfect match!  CONCEALER The Body Shop Concealer All-In-One in 01 FACE POWDER The Body Shop Loose Face Powder in 01 I actually have 2 favourite powders, I also love  Catrice Prime And Fine Mattifying Powder but I have to choose only one for thi

Mother’s Day 2016 | 20 gifts for every type of mum

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Hello everyone! Mother's Day is just around the corner and there's no way you can repay your mum for caring for you and raising you.  However, these gifts will at least show her how much you appreciate her, whatever type of woman she is.  The gifts I selected vary in price (from $12.99 to $265), so I'm positive you'll find the perfect gift in your price range. Shop here: I hope you find this post helpful.  Have a great day!   

Colouring: The secret to de-stress

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Hello everyone! Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably noticed that adult colouring book are all the rage right now.   I wanted to see for myself what the fuss is about, so yesterday I picked up two adult colouring books.   Colouring  is not just an activity for keeping kids busy, it has also been shown to have stress-reducing benefits .   These are my colouring books; 2   Craft Sensations (by Grafix)  Creative Colouring For Adults .  Each book has 160  pretty designs to be coloured in.   I'll make sure to find some time to start colouring these fun designs asap.      Similar books: Supposedly, adult  colouring  books   can help you relax and unwind after a long, stressful day .  Some people even report sleeping better when colouring before bedtime.  I hope this works for me as well since I suffer from insomnia .  I'm hoping  colouring will be relaxing and de-stressing.  It's definitely a fun activity that takes

My Easter wishlist

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Hello everyone! With Easter right around the corner, I thought I would share with you some of the products that I would love to purchase, or receive as gifts, this Easter!  Here's my Easter wishlist : Yankee Candle Gift set Easter Yankee Candle Yankee Candle Large Classic Jar – Bunny Cake • Bourjois Healthy Mix Radiance & Anti-Fatigue Concealer Bourjois Air Mat 24h Foundation - Cream Happy Socks Easter 3 pack gift box socks Nails inc Spring Summer Mini Gel Effect Collection - Coconut Brights Similar products:

Christmas confession!

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Hello everyone! I have a confession to make;   I love Christmas sweaters!    I've always wanted to attend an Ugly Christmas Sweater party.  Honestly, just to see what everyone shows up wearing. When searching for   cute Christmas sweaters , I found some really   ugly   ones.  Take a look... Ugly Christmas sweaters: Cute Christmas sweaters (I would  actually  wear): Similar sweaters: Check out the history of the rise in popularity of ugly Christmas sweaters : Via  Ugly-Sweaters.com Are you a fan of Holiday sweaters?  Which Christmas sweater, from the ones listed  above , do you like the most?  Leave a comment and let me know!

My birthday wishlist - 2015

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Hello everyone! My golden birthday is this Saturday;  I'm turning 30 on May 30th!  S o today, I'm sharing my birthday wish list.  Every year I like to treat myself to something special for my birthday.  Here's what's on my list this year: Whitmor 5 Tier Acrylic Cosmetic Organizer 6477-5512 by Whitmor Aldo Women's Padgham Flat by Aldo Simple Human 8 Wall Mount Sensor Makeup Mirror by Simplehuman NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up Primer, 0.77 Ounce by NYX Topshop 'Gemini2' Snake Effect Pointy Toe Pump (Women) by Topshop ghd Creative Curling Wand by ghd What would you put on your birthday wishlist?  Let me know in the comments section below.

Mother's Day 2015 - Jewellery gift ideas

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Hello everyone!  Next Sunday is Mother's Day so today I decided to share some jewellery gift ideas with you.   Mother’s Day is an ideal time to tell mum how much she's appreciated.  Here are some great options that your mum is sure to love!   All the gifts I picked range from $12.99 to $75.   I hope you like them! Collected pearls bracelet stack by J. Jill Armitron Women's 75/3689MPSVRB Multi-Color Swarovski Crystal Accented Silver-Tone Bracelet Watch by Swarovski PANDORA 'Moments - Mother's Heart' Charm by Pandora Design FINE JEWELRY 1/10 CT. T.W. Diamond Mom Two-Tone Infinity Pendant Necklace by JCPenney Timeless sterling silver tri-tone "mother-daughter friend" triple heart pendant necklace by Kohl's Dylan Gray Mother of Pearl Pendant Double-Strand Necklace, 32" - Bloomingdale's Exclusive by Mother of Pearl Footnotes Too Pure Silver-Plated Oval Disk Black Leather Bracelet by JCPenney Carolee Mother Word Play Double Tak

Overnight hair treatments

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Hello everyone! When your hair needs some extra TLC, (especially if you heat style a lot) there's nothing better than overnight deep conditioning ! Once or twice a month I apply an overnight treatment.  If you follow this blog you know that I love coconut oil and my hair loves it too, but I also enjoy trying out new products.  I thought it would be good to share some overnight hair treatments with those of you who are looking for intense repair .  Alteya Organics Bulgarian Lavender Hair Butter Treatment   Fantasia IC PM Night Time Oil Treatment   Huile de Leonor Grey Uncle Harry's Natural Products Herbal Coconut Oil for Hair   Pantene Pro-V Overnight Miracle Repair Serum   Rene Furterer KARITE intense overnight nourishing treatment   Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Overnight Hair Rescue Nexxus Pro-Mend Split End Binding Overnight Treatment Crem L'Oreal Paris EverStrong Sulfate-Free Fortify System Overnight Hair Repair Treatment Apply a lib

Mother's Day 2014 - Gift ideas under $40

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Hello everyone! I want to remind you that  Mother's Day is coming up soon...  May 11th to be exact .  Today as I was choosing a gift for my mum I decided to share some gift ideas with you.  All the gifts I picked are under $40.   If you are looking for a Mother's Day gift, I hope this post gives you some inspiration.      Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System Limited Edition Pink with Covergirl Jumbo Gloss Balm  Origins Bests Set Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Eye Mascara Mother's Day Gift Set Aldo Arborfield Watch Betsy Johnson Spring Glam Pink Flower Stud Earrings  Essie Mama Knows Best  L ush Hello Sweetie  What will you be giving your mum this Mother's Day?  Which of these gifts is your favourite?   Leave a comment and let me know!