Big Christmas Giveaway 2013 - The Rules and The Prizes

Right - it's nearly time to start the big Christmas Giveaway. Firstly, how to enter and other things then see the video below for a peek at all the prizes.

1. You can enter every single day of this competition. I will be choosing the winner after 11.59pm on that day.
2. Every day I will ask something different so you need to read the post and then respond.
3. I will try and post everything out as soon as I can but please be patient. If you win I will let you know and ask you to email me your address. I will be using second class post.

The Prizes: 

CK One Powder Eyeshadow in Infinate

L'Oreal Superliner in Blockbuster and MeMeMe Nail Varnish in Rouge Noir

MAC Ruby Woo

Amazing Shine Lashes and Duo Glue

Chloe Sims 1 Hour Tanning Mousse and Mit

Rituals Foaming Shower Gel

MAC 217

Boost Me Skin Repair

St Grape Aqua Scrub x 2

Daniel Sandler Watercolour blush in flush and brush

Accessorize Velvet Nails

Meet Dermalogica

Honeybell Scented candle and mini Caudalie Divine Oil

Nail Rock

Bioderma Solution Micellaire

Anatomicals Body Scrub and Waitrose Bottom Butter

Besame Classic Colour Lipstick

MUD Smoked Sapphire Eye Colour

Embroylisse Rich Balm

Collection Cream Puff, Bareminerals lipgloss and Art Deco Lip Gloss

Sleek Oh So Special Palette

Along Came Betty Fix Me Quick and Blusher Duo and Batiste Dry Shampoo

Space NK Cracker

Benefit Lets Make Lovely Giftset

Wedding Photographs

One of the massive perks of my job is meeting some amazing people and one of those is photographer Claudia Rose Carter. We did Modern Mummy Katy Dial's wedding and it was so relaxed and fun and the photographs look just stunning... more on my updated website coming soon

Big Christmas Giveaway

To celebrate the (final) change of name I have decided to have a huge Christmas giveaway. Every day from 1st to 24th December there will be a prize to win on this blog, it will also involve Facebook, Twitter and YouTube but as long as you follow it on here you can be in with a chance of winning.

You can enter as many times as you like and every single day - there will be a different way of entering every day and I will be choosing winners completely at random I PROMISE unless the question involves a right or wrong answer. I will either be using random.org or my son picking a name out of a hat or something like that. But it will be random. It will.

So, what can you win? Well I'm going to do a video soon listing everything but for now here's a sneak-peek...

Iconic MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo

Boost Me Skin Repair Cream

Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush

Embroylisse Rich Balm

MUD Eye Shadow
Amazing Shine Lashes and Duo Glue

For those of you on twitter you can follow me here and use #LMBxmas. I'm also on Facebook and YouTube. I'm really excited - I hope you get involved x

Face of the Day 20th November 2013 - Friday Video

So the reason I set up a YouTube channel was to film my make-up everyday... I've not succeeded in that yet. I WILL but for now here's Wednesday 20th November 2013.

Products used:

Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturiser in Ivory
Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in No 13
Urban Decay Naked
L'Oreal Perfect Slim Liner in Black
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in 3
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
Yves Saint Laurent Babydoll Mascara in Black
MUA 3 in 1 Contour Pen
Real Techniques Brushes
Daniel Sandler Blending Brush
Cover FX Translucent Setting Powder
Benefit Sugarbomb
Sleek Makeup Face Form in Light

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant - Product of the Week

For the past couple of weeks my face has really taken a hit. Firstly I used some beautiful Eldora lashes for Halloween and was too lazy to get my Duo glue from my kit so used the Eldora glue instead. Big mistake have had an inchy, sore patch under and around my eye ever since that seems impossible to fix. It opened the floodgates for the change in temperature to make my skin incredibly dry and bumpy and to be honest my whole face has felt pretty awful for the past week.

Then I remembered my Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant and have used it a couple of times in the past five days and my skin has really taken a turn for the better which is a relief. An incredibly gentle exfoliator this has removed the dry, bumps from my forehead and chin and meant my moisturiser can actually mositurise my skin rather than sitting on top of it sadly unable to penetrate. I'm not a huge fan of Dermalogica but I recommend you try this.

What you need to know - Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

•  £37-£42 for 75g
• Available in the UK from Look Fantastic, Selfridges, Beautyflash

Friday Video(s) - Wayne Goss

The video I filmed this week is about babies so instead my Friday Video comes courtesy of Wayne Goss who I just love...

Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick - Product of the Week

Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Rose

Is it a bit weird to have two Hourglass products on consecutive weeks? If it is then I don't care, it's my blog and I love them both and have been using them constantly since I bought them in New York. Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick has the best staying power of any lipstick I've tried without a doubt and the colours are so beautiful I found it quite difficult to limit myself to one, which I had to, these products aren't cheap even though I got mine in New York where they are a bit more manageable for the purse. I ended up getting Rose which is a beautiful pink that suits me for every day, unlike Ballet which was the colour I originally wanted to get this is a browner pink so more suitable to have in your handbag for any occasion, it goes with whatever you are wearing and whatever the situation. If money was no object I would have Ballet, Muse, Edition and Riviera too. When checking these out online be aware that they don't really look like any of the swatches I've seen.

Make-up Shopping in New York - Friday Video

This video may make me look like I was very restrained whilst shopping in New York in October. I was restrained about make-up... what you not see are the heaps of clothes I also bought!

Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturiser in Ivory
Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Rose
Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF15 in Warm Beige

GIVEAWAY

I'm running a competition with St Grape to give 10 amazing Aqua Bliss Scrubs. Click the link below to enter - good luck!


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Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturiser - Product of the Week

When I first bought this in New York I was a little dubious. It came highly recommended from everyone I spoke to in Sephora but it seemed slightly cakey to me. This week however I've been in such a rush all the time that I've just been slapping it on with my hands and that seems to be the way to do it. A great medium to full coverage tinted moisturiser Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturiser is perfect for those who need that little bit more now autumn is finally here. I know I do.

What you need to know - Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturiser

• £45 
• 6 shades
• SPF 15
• Medium coverage
• Warning - this does not last long 
• Available in the UK from Space NK, John Lewis,

Friday Video - October Favourites

Inglot Gel Liner
Daniel Sandler Blending Brush
Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Lip Balm
Champneys Scrub
Terre D'Hermes