Yeah so, don't let a girl with a compulsive personality near a MAC counter or Lush shop, it only leads to her being very naughty. Case in point with today's "I can't afford this, but I'm buying it anyway" haul.

So in MAC I was lucky enough to get the last Full of Fuchsia eyeliner which was stashed away in a drawer along with a Violet Trance eyeshadow and a Obviously Orange eyeliner. So what do I do, seeing this as probably my last chance to get my addictive little hands on these items I uttered the words "I'll have those" along with the Fix + and Fabulush Cream Colour Base that upon looking at I could not resist, especially after hearing that it would "look lovely on my skin tone" I'm an easy sell at the best of times. I think I need to go into rehab for this - there would probably be such a thing in Hollywood perhaps. But here in Blighty I very much doubt it.

Then there was Lush, I ended yo getting the biggest sized bottle of Snow Fairy, I've recently fallen in love with it's candy scent and knowing it's only going to be around for the festive season panicked and got myself another bottle, of course while in there, the evil eye of shoppers lust crept up on me once more so I ended up getting Curly Wurly shampoo and Retread conditioner as well.

When I got home the shoppers remorse kicked in, but depotting a couple MAC shadows (Deep Truth and today's Violet Trance) gave me something else to focus on.

I must say however, I've used my Benefit Coralista a couple of times now and so far I'm not entirely sure what all the fuss is about with it, I'm a bit underwhelmed with it to be honest, perhaps it just isn't suitable for my skin tone, but it just seems a bit blah when I put it on. Maybe there is a technique to its application which will have me falling in love with it? If so please do let me know as I want to go from blah to wow! quite badly.

So yeah, as I now know my picture taking skills are not that great just yet, may have something to do with the camera I'm using, either way. I have opted to delight you with some more professional looking photos of the items bought today. Just on the off chance someone may want to have a gander.


Full of Fuchsia & Obviously Orange


Violet Trance


Fabulush


Fix + (clearly)







I'm really excited to try out the new Lush hair products. I'm hoping to be able to rave about them as much as I do King of the Mods.

Anyway that's it for now. I'm going to do a foundation routine video for the old Youtube channel in the very near future.

Take care x

So, I said I would swatch the products I got in my haul and so I have just sat here and done them on a piece of paper (therefore requiring no constant hand washing and less photos to upload) Hopefully these are OK for you, the lighting in my place isn't the best and the flash on my camera often washes out the colours.







The black box of happiness!


Today's haul video:



Until next time, bye for now x

So, who stays up and does their nails at 4:30am because they can't sleep (again) I'm such an insomniac it's ridiculous.

But it was worth it I suppose, new pretty nails until I get bored of them.



I used Dover St Market from Nails Inc and put some clear glitter polish over the top just to make them look a bit more funky.

I now have the new Avon brochure in my possession so am going to have a look through that, seen a bargain pair of super cute bow detailed earrings that any girl would be a fool to pass up.

Post again soon x

So, you can now add me on Facebook if you want to. I'll post look photos, recommended products and you can also keep in touch (if you want to)

Join the Facebook page, why not eh! x

So I had my lovely friend Pam visit me this weekend. I was sad to see her go today, this inspired some retail therapy. This weekend I bought more than I know I should have, couldn't help it though - it's like a compulsion/addiction with me.



Pearl Drops tooth polish as I am currently obsessed with the idea of dazzling white Hollywood style teeth. Johnson's 3 in 1 eye make-up remover as I've decided I'm over the Simple one. The Comforter solid perfume from Lush as it smells, well, lush! Also got some Lush Soak n float and Mask of Magnamity to try.



I bought two copies of Glamour magazine for the Nails Inc give away this weekend the colours Shoreditch, Victoria & Albert.

Also pictured is Benefit Coralista that I felt left out with all the raving about it, so gave in and took advantage of the £5 I had on my beauty club card and the 10% off in Debenhams and bought myself one, I'm now in with the Coralista crowd phew!

To the right are the set of 5 Beauty Box glitter eyeliners I bought. I was sad to see they didn't have shade names so I took it upon myself to name the colours: L-R Clandestine, Twinkle, Purple Haze, Hawaii, Dollar Bill.



Speaking of the Debenhams 10% off deal, I finally got around to getting the Urban Decay 24/7 Super Stash the colours included in the set: Top to Bottom, Stash, Ransom, Graffiti, Rockstar, Binge, Corrupt, Oil Slick, Zero, Eldorado.



Last but not least I treated myself to some cheap costume jewellery a couple of statement rings from Primark at under £3.00 each and some diamanté hoop earrings that were I think maybe £2.00 at the most. The embellished alice band is from Claire's Accessories and is priced at £7.00. Also pictured is a Hello Kitty compact mirror and "Fame" necklace which my Mum got me today also from Claire's Accessories.

So that is it, a video showing these products in more detail will hopefully be available via my Youtube channel as of tomorrow sometime.

Until then, take care and chat to you again soon.

Aniyah x

P.S.

How did I manage to forget this! I went into MAC and bought one of the holiday collection lip sets and a Funtabulous dazzleglass.



The lip set includes: Gitane, Angel Wing, Magnetique, Pinkular, Instant Gold.

OK I know this post has nothing to do with make-up or fashion. But it is still something rather fabulous.
I got a new kitten!! I named her Jasmine and she's adorable currently 6 weeks old :)
Here she is, all together now t'awwww.



I will say however on a beauty note that I am so loving Revlon Colorstay, it really is the the best foundation I've ever tried, and I've tried a lot.

I bought a lipstick (Neon Pink) and gloss (Iced Sparkle) from The Body Shop the other day. They looks very pretty together. But I've since discovered that MAC's Love Alert Dazzleglass looks awesome over the lipstick as well.



I wanted to have black nail tips instead of white just to have a change of pace. But I couldn't want to actually go out and buy the black tips (or find them) So I just painted them instead. Just to give it that little something extra I used MAC Baby Goth Girl from the Style Black collection.



Well that's it for now I think, will be back with a new post soon.
Also don't forget to check out my Youtube Channel for more girlie things from me.

Aniyah x

So, I tried out a "home made" hair masque tonight. I put home made in quotations because it is basically a blend of products melted together.

What you need is a heat proof mixing pot, a teaspoon a knife and some hot water, you want about two egg cups full of water.

Then with the knife cut a small piece of Lush Snake bite scalp treatment, and a slightly larger piece of Lush Jungle solid conditioner and put into the heat proof pot. The sizes you cut should be about equal to a couple of sugar cubes.

Then pour on the hot water and stir with the tea spoon until all has melted into the water. Next add about a table spoon of olive oil and stir that into the mixture, too. Then leave to cool, while the mixture cools it will take on an egg yolk like consistency. Once ready comb your hair through to make sure it in detangled and then begin to apply the mixture in sections until all hair is covered (best to do this in the bathroom to avoid any possible mess) once applied massage the mixture into your scalp and then clip your hair out of the way if it is long enough to do so. If you have short hair you may not need the full amount of mixture, but it can not be stored to use another time, it's best to use fresh.

Leave on the hair for approximately 20 minutes and then rinse with warm water, shampoo if desired. You should be left with a scalp that feels fresh and hydrated and hair that is soft and silky.

Try it out!

In other news, it was Halloween last weekend as we all know and I was very much a throw back to 80s neon.

Here is a photo of my make up look, inspired by the likes of David Bowie and more recently, Lady Gaga.



I used Party lashes from Royal as you can see they are black with lots of pink running through them, they looked pretty funky and I got asked where I got them quite a few times. If you remember in a previous blog I mentioned a trip to Newton Abbot Trago Mills, that is the very lashes I bought for under £2! For the rest of the look I used to black face paint as a base for the lightening bolt the Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol II and the Manly professional 120 palette, and MAC's Pink Poodle lipglass I primed my skin with Avon Magix face perfector and used a little YSL Effect Faux Cils on my natural lashes to blend.

I am currently road testing new products, Clinque skin care and some things from Lush I've not used before such as their Aromacreme natural deodorant. I'll let you know what I think in an up coming video review.

Oh I also have some new boots from Matalan that cost £24!! I'd lusted after them and in the end gave in and bought them.



Ain't they pretty!

Cosmetics wise I have a few new things such as a few drug store nail polishes and MAC's Deep Truth eye shadow, which I love!

More to come soon, until then, stay fabulous!

Aniyah x