My Brush Collection

Hello Lovelies!
Today I thought I'd share my collection of brushes I've collected so far. It's in no way as big as some people's but I don't really NEED lots of brushes and am content at the moment with these. I do intend on adding some Real Technique brushes and maybe a few cheeky MUA ones as well after my spending ban ends.
So anyway, theses brushes are from various places, but mostly I got a set from Ebay! In total I have 40 brushes, but they're due a clear out soon. I like to replace my brushes often as some of them get alot of use and therefore lose their quality slightly! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These brushes from ebay came in a lovely leather pouch which is perfect when I go away ect. At the time when I brought this, I was suppose to be going away on a few business trips with a company I was working for, which is one of the reasons I liked this! The brushes are beautiful and so good! I'm a person who LOVES brushes, and I love collecting them and can't wait to add more. My boyfriend finds it amazing how many brushes I actually have! I am looking for unique storage ideas for my brushes, so if you have any ideas, let me know?
What's your best brush brand? Are you a brush lover?
Much love, Emily xox

Spending Ban Update #2

Hello Lovelies! 

Hope you're all well! So we're week 2 into the spending ban for me (nearly into 3!), and so far so very good! I've not even touched a make-up product, a beauty related product or even a magazine! And I've continued to use up my current products! 

Varying up products has been the key for me I think, and keeping lists, it's made it so much easier for me to keep track of what I want. I've also decided that every month, when payday comes, the money I've saved through not buying anything, I'm putting it into my savings fund for various things. The only thing I've brought recently is food, needed for the flat haha! 

In the next few weeks, I will be buying some items, but this is for my new Hamper Shop! See my post here to read all about that! I even managed a shopping trip without even going into boots! I gave myself a pat on the back for that! They only thing I've planned to get beauty related is a new shampoo and hair cut because my hair is in dire need of some treatment! 

So, I thought I'd show you my top product I'm using at the moment! The Lush Santa's Sack bubble bar! I stocked up on this when it went into the christmas sales! I have 4 to work through, and plan on writing a review within the next week! It's AMAZING! 

How are you all getting on? I'm now getting to that point where I just want to spend money, but certain things are holding me back. I can't wait for it to be the end of the ban, which I worked out, ends on the day of the London Bloggers meet up. I can hear an Oxford Street haul coming!

Hope you're all doing well!

Much Love, Emily xox

Valentines Ideas #1- Gifts For Her

Hello Lovelies! 

It's nearly the time that Love is in the air and everywhere! So, seeing as I'm in that very soppy mood lately, all lovey dovey, I thought I'd use that and put it into doing something useful!

So I've decided to put it into a series of Valentines ideas! At the moment I already have 4 posts line up! So here's the first one! Gift Idea's for Her. 

If you're like me, I never really know to ask for! I'm very difficult when it comes to buying me gifts, so this year I decided to help out other girls like me (and guys, if you also read my blog) about ideas of what to ask for this Valentines Day. 

I've done an Ebay edition, because, lets face it, most of us shop online now a days, and it's here within a week at the most! Plus at the moment they have free P&P!! Even more of a bonus! 

1. Ipod Shuffle - £34.99 - BARGAIN! Perfect for those long commutes, tough workouts ect!  
2. Bayliss & Harding Set Of 3 - Lavender - £18.99. Who doesn't love Lavender? And it's a great price!
3. Paris Hilton Watch & Bag Holder  - £14.99. Looks nice, looks lovely. What a gift! 
4. 3 Pairs Of Socks.- £5.99. - Socks are always a good present, and these look comfy! 
5. Pear Tree Pamper Set - £19.99 - THE Ultimate pamper gift set! What a gift for a lucky lady!
6. Sarah Jessica Parker - Twilight - £8.90 - Lovely scent, amazing price!

So there we go! Hope you found this useful, and all links are above if you did see something you like. I think these prices are so good, and some of these I'm thinking of asking for myself! 

What are you asking for on Valentines? Do you celebrate it? 

Much Love, Emily xox

My New Venture! - It's Finally here!

Hello Lovelies! 

As I've been saying over and over again, I want to make the most of 2013. And one step towards this year, I've set up my own Hamper Shop! I know alot of people are doing this lately, and jumping on the bandwagon and I'm so blooming excited! Say Hello to Rosella Gifts! 

My shop consists of Gift Hampers, Cakes, Party bags and even things for mothers to be ect. I'm still finalising everything, and in  a few weeks I have a whole week of work, where I will be sorting everything out! I've put together a few things so far, which I will be sending to a few bloggers so they can try it out. It's all a bit sketchy at the moment, but once I've clear cut everything, I can explain properly! So here's to the future of Rosella Gifts, I'm hoping that it does well!!

I am super excited to do this and hoping that it's a success. I will be doing a price list, product list and will be taking custom made orders! I have some pictures ect to follow of what I'm doing, but this was really just the announement! Thank you to everyone for your amazing support! Keep your eyes peeled because Rosella Gifts is on it's way!

Love Emily xx

January - The In's & Out's!

Hello lovelies!

I've decided to put this little feature onto my blog as a monthly feature! As part of my new positive outlook on life and all the wonderful things that have happened in that month! 

As January draws to a close on what I plan to be my best year ever, I thought I'd share the in's and out's of this month!

So, lets start with the positive things that have happened this month;

1. I've lost nearly a stone in weight! I started my new healthy regime at the start of the year and I'm doing so well (excuse the modesty). I can't wait to lose more!
2. ME and my boyfriend made a very big & joint decision about something that will effect our lives! Not this year, but maybe next year. I hope this sticks!
3. I opened my own business online! Say hello to Rosella Gifts! I was super proud of this, and I can't wait to send my first Hamper out next week! 
4. I've applied for some new jobs, so fingers crossed, I might be in a new job by the end of next month!

Of course everyone has 'low moments' so I thought, seeing as you have all given me so much support, I'll share them too! 

1. My spending ban is still in place! Not so much a low, but I'm starting to struggle! 

To be honest that's the only thing that's been bad this month! RESULT! :) 

I'm so excited for what 2013 has to bring & I'm looking forward to taking opportunity's that I would once had turned down! 

:)

(A clue for a few posts to come!)

Much love, Emily xox

Maybelline Nude Airfoam - Review

Hello Lovelies!

Today's post is a long overdue review on a foundation I picked up a few months ago, seeing as this has now run out, it seemed appropriate for me to be able to give a full review and opinion on it!

    I picked this up on sale in Wilkinsons. It was on sale for £3.99 I THINK! I had literally used up my MUA foundation, and for that price I thought I'd give it a try. It was...Ok. I will admit it was not something I was like, 'Oh wow, this is amazing!'. It was a "Well this will do for now' type of product. I found that to get a good coverage, and for my skin, this is something I look for in a good foundation, you'd need to use quite a bit. Another issue I had with this foundation, is I felt it left me skin feeling 'oily and dirty' which IS NEVER attractive! 

It had it's good points, the price was VERY reasonable, and if I got low on money and REALLY needed a foundation then I would go to this, but only if it was on sale. The colour suited my skin very well and that was a very good thing, who wants to look like an orange now?

I don't think would repurchase this, but that's only me! It might be ok for everyone else, but for me it just didn't work out. 

Have you ever tried this foundation? What's your best foundation? 

Much Love, Emily xox

Spending Ban Update #1

Hello Lovelies!

So officially, the Spending ban started on Tuesday, I started a few days earlier to allow myself to spend a few days in Feb treating myself for Valentines day. I.e new dress ect. So apart from that I plan to stick this out for the full 100 days. 

So despite most only being one day in, I;m nearly a full week in, and so far...so good. I've been keeping myself busy, avoiding the beauty sections in the shops and trying to use what I've already got and try something different each time. 

As I said before I have ALOT of lush things, so I've been trying to vary up the products I use each bath so I don't get bored. My best combo at the moment is Rockstar soap, Ponche Shower gel and I love the bubble beard bath wand. I love the wands and will be doing a review soon! 

I haven't really been tempted to buy anything yet, the odd bit here and there but nothing I've been like 'I NEED THIS'. I'm hoping this stays the same, because 100 days is along time. I'm worried that I'll have nothing to talk about on this blog, but to keep those fears at bay, I've made a list of things I can blog about, so watch this space. The main aim for me is to save some money to put into a savings fund, put towards a holiday and maybe invest in a few other things. My average spend on health & beauty products a month ranges from £100-400, and considering I don't earn millions, this got out of control, so I'm hoping this sets me back on a straight path!

I've allowed myself to get my hair done, have my valentines day and get my nails done, which my boyfriend has said he'll pay for anyway! I haven't even brought my usual magazines yet, which for me has been hard, but I've saved about £10 already! I'm still allowing myself money to buy lunch, but will be trying to take my own into work ect, and cut down on luxsuries like chocolate and coke.

I hope I can stick with this because then it will feel like I've truly achieved something, so please help me stick to this! 

Are you doing the spending ban? How are you doing and are you interested in how I'm keeping my spending at bay? 

Lots of Love, Emily xx