Tangle Teezer Review

Before going to university, I held back on buying a Tangle Teezer because I thought they were just an over priced brush that wouldn't really do much to better the condition of my hair. However, after being at uni, some of the girls I live with have them so I got to try it out. I'm sure you know what happened next. Yes - I caved and picked myself one up from Boots.

Now that my hair is pretty long, this item has been an absolute gem at detangling my hair without ripping loads of hair out, which is what my GHD paddle brush did. My hair also feels so much softer after using this for a long period of time, especially the ends.

I've also found that after styling my hair curly or wavy, I can still brush my hair out with this and the curls don't fall out and it creates more of a beachy, effortless look, wish I've been loving recently.

The only thing I don't like about it is that the bristles seem to bend much easier than on a normal brush, so it's important to not put it in your bag with anything heavy on it that could risk bending the bristles.

Other than that, I'm really glad I bought this brush. Below is a link to the Boots site with all of the different types and colours of Tangle Teezers for you to check out!

Boots - Tangle Teezer

Beauty Haul 2014

After just finishing my first round of university exams I though it was time to treat myself and splurge a little on some beauty and fashion items. This is my first of two hauls, the second will be a fashion haul. 

I always love seeing what people have bought so I hope you do to!

I'd been eyeing this highlighter up for a while. I wanted a more daytime/natural highlighter as I think that wearing my MAC soft and gentle is a little too much shimmer and glam for the daytime! I've been using this product for the past week and I'm really enjoying using it, it gives you a pretty pink glow making your skin look fresh!

Soap and Glory 'Glow All Out'

These blush palettes by sleek have been hyped up to death! I finally gave in and purchased the 'lace' trio. As you can see from the picture, they are extremely pigmented. Even when on the skin the pigmentation is pretty amazing and the colour lasts all day which is great value for money. The only problem is that because they're so pigmented it's really easy to go overboard so you have to be careful with how much you apply.

Sleek Blush Palette 

Everyone loves the Kate Moss lipstick collection by Rimmel and now I do too, I have completely fallen in love with this shade in 05

Kate Moss Lipstick Collection

                                       

I'm really impressed with this cheek and lip stain. I think the red looks gorgeous on pale skin without looking too scary, if you blend it well! 

Soap & Glory Cheek and Lip Stain

I finally got my hands on some of these babies! The colours celestial and luna (starting from the left) are both lovely. I was surprised that Luna looked decent on my lips as the orange tone of it scared me a little!

Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer

(celestial, luna, Kate moss 05, Soap & Glory cheek and lip tint)

When browsing the elf website I came across these HD liquid blushes. They are extremely pigmented and the colours are lovely. However, they dry really quickly so they can be hard to blend, especially 'headliner' (on the right)

Elf HD Blushes 

(showstopper, headliner)

I really needed a brow gel to keep my eyebrows in place for the day. This brow gel was only £1.50 and works great! I can't fault it

Elf Brow Gel and Clear Mascara

I was in desperate need of some new brushes and I already have some Elf brushes and I love them so I just added to my collection and I'm so happy with them! Apologies though as I forgot to photograph the blush brush! 

Elf Blush Brush 

Elf Eyeliner Brush

Elf Small Stipple Brush

Elf Stipple Brush 

Avon Angled Brush

I'm unsure where you can get the Nougat London Gradual Tan online as I bought it in TKMAXX and couldn't find it on the Nougat website! Below is the link to the green Elf nail polish:

Elf Green Machine Nail Polish 

So that is it for my haul! I hope you've enjoyed having a nosy at some of the thing I've purchased over the past couple of weeks and remember to keep your eyes peeled for the fashion haul coming soon!

Have you tried or want to try any of the products in this haul? Let me know in the comments! 

August Favourites

Hello, hope you're all doing well! As promised, here is my August favourites post. As you many see, there are little makeup products because I really haven't been wearing that much makeup recently, unless I'm going on a night out, or seeing friends - stuff like that! I've only been using my MUA Pro-Brow Palette, Bobbi Brown Gel Liner and a couple of different mascaras (none of the mascaras have that 'wow' factor!). Although the brow palette is one of my favourites, it won't be included in this post because I've mentioned it in previous posts.

Studded Flat Shoes

I finally got a new pair of shoes and I love them! I managed to get them for about £5 on eBay, but they're originally from Primark. Yes - I'm being super cheap and buying Primark off eBay!! Although they're cheap, they're extremely comfortable and they look nice, so I can't complain!

Neutrogena Gentle Exfoliating Wash

I've been loving this product! I've noticed a huge different in my skin whilst using it, such as less redness, smoother skin and it just overall makes my skin look more even and clear. I don't really suffer with bad skin so I'm not too sure how well it would clear up acne and things like that, but it certainly helped my skin to improve. Click here to see a review of this gem!

H&M Nail Polish in 'Chill Out'

I did a post about this nail polish which you can check out here. I've been using this polish for my toes and I love it. It makes your toes look colourful but clean, if that makes sense! 

Dexter, Pretty Little Liars & True Blood

I've enjoyed watching these programmes so much! If you're watching Dexter at the minute, you'll know it's the last season, which I am devastated about. However, I am loving the final season, only 3 episodes left - eek! I'm pretty sure the majority of teenage girls (my boyfriend also watches it...) have been watching Pretty Little Liars, and if you've watched the most recent episode I'm sure you were shocked!! I was literally jaw dropped, a little bit of me died inside!! I don't want to say too much incase you're not up to date - but oh my god! True Blood is one I've started watching recently, up to season 4 at the moment and I'm enjoying it, although it is extremely sexual. People had warned me before I started watching it, but I had no idea it was actually this raunchy! I still love it nevertheless. What are some of your favourite shows? 

My bed

Bit of an odd one - I know! Although I have been fully embracing the comfort of my own bed. As I only have about 3 weeks until I move out, I'm using that as an excuse to stay in bed A LOT and make the most of the time I have with my own bed before we have to part ways! I know it sounds sad, but there really is nothing better than your own bed!! Agree? 

Quite a few random favourites this month, but as I said, I haven't been using many beauty products. Plus, I enjoyed including other things, rather than just all beauty!

What are your favourites for the month? Comment or send a link to your favourites posts and I'll take a look! 

Exciting News & Thank You!

Hello all!

Writing this quick post just to let you know some exciting news....

I GOT INTO UNIVERSITY!

I'm still in shock! I got into my first choice, which is the University of York (12th best in the country!) to study English Language and Linguistics. I was literally like a shaking leaf on results day, so nervous! I managed to get an A in English Language, B in business and B in psychology.

I would liked to thank anyone who commented on my post from last week about results day wishing me good luck. I'd also like to thank everyone who has followed me, and I haven't been blogging for long and I am so, so close to 100 followers collectively (on google and bloglovin'). I'm really loving blogging at the moment, just to have the freedom to write about whatever I want and get feedback on it and just communicating with everyone in  the community.

So that's pretty much it for this post, I hope you all have had a lovely weekend.

Are any of you going to university this year? Where are you going and what are you studying? Let me know in the comments!

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