Liebster Award!!

I have kindly been nominated for a Liebster Award by the gorgeous Lucy http://apotofvintageplease.blogspot.co.uk/ and the ever so lovely Lori  http://vintagebeauty100.blogspot.co.uk/ and just recently delightful Jess
http://caramella0.blogspot.co.uk/
http://beasbeautyblog.com/  Thank you Bea, I'm truly honored.

Thank you so much ladies x
 

I am so surprised and excited thank you so much! What a fabulous opportunity for new bloggers to get to know each other. Every blogger nominated  must nominate eleven other bloggers with less than 200 followers to answer eleven questions that you have created for them.


My questions from Lucy:

1 . Why did you start a blog?
I have always been obsessed with makeup and beauty products and was always talking the ears off my friends and family about my latest finds. I thought why not write it all down for the world to see to!

2 . What have you learnt from blogging?
I am learning something new everyday from blogging, I think thats why I enjoy it so much because its a continuous creative learning platform.

3 . What is your favourite beauty quote and why?
"Happy girls are the prettiest" Audrey Hepburn because its true and reminds me that being happy within yourself is so important and shines through.

4 . Who is your favourite designer and why?
Roberto Cavalli because he really appreciates the female form. The dresses are so sexy yet very feminine and magical at the same time.

5 . Which beauty product could you not live without?
Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser

6 . What is your beauty top tip?
Double cleanse when removing your makeup at night.

7 . Natural or Bright and Bold?
Natural

8 . What is your opinion on Tattooed eyebrows?
Well to each their own but personally I wouldn't want them.

9 . Which celebrity inspires your beauty and fashion choices?
Jennifer Aniston always looks fresh and classy but above all comfortable in her own skin.

10. What is your most recent fashion purchase and why?
A black faux fur gilet because it glams up any outfit in seconds.

11. Favourite high street fashion brand?
Zara, I always find something I like in there and the sizing is good too.

My Questions from Lori:

1. What is your favourite makeup brands of all time?
Bareminerals and Urban Decay
2. What are your favourite drugstore makeup products?
Revlon and Maybelline
3. Where are your favourite places to shop for makeup?
Online, Boots or department stores
4. What are your holy grail make up products?
Bareminerals Original & Matte foundation, Mac Prolong wear concealer, UD Naked foundation
5. Where's your favourite place to shop for clothes?
Zara,H&M,Forever 21
6. How would you describe your style?
Causual and comfortable
7. What are your favourite skincare items?
Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser, Bareminerals Purifying Cleanser, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum
8. What's your must have hair product?
Kerastase Ciment Thermique
9. What does your very own pamper evening include?
Double cleanse with Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser,Ren Pore Detox mask,Liz Earle toner, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum followed by Liz Earle moisturiser
10. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Relax, go for coffee, go out to eat, go to the movies.



My Questions from Jess:

1. Where is your favourite place to shop?

I like to shop online, asos, beauty bay,

2. Do you prefer high end or Low end products?

A bit of both.                                                                
3. What is your all time favourite song?

Journey - Don't Stop Believing      
4. Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?

I don't know, happy and where I want to be.                                               
5. What is your favourite makeup brand?

Bareminerals                             

6. If you had one wish what would it be?
For me and my loved ones to live happily ever after        
7. Who is your celebrity role model?  
Jennifer Aniston         
8. Why did you decide to start blogging?  
Because I love beauty and makeup                                 
9. What is your dream job?
Beauty Blogger                                     
10. Where is the best place you have travelled too?
California and South Africa                                                                      
11. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Still California.              

My Questions from Bea:

1) If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?
Del Mar, California.
2) What if your favourite item of clothing?
My red and white plad shirt.
3) What is your favourite make-up brand?
Bareminerals
4) Do you prefer a night out with the girls or quiet night in with a film?
Quiet night in with film
5) Chinese or Indian takeaway?
Indian, a lovely Korma and plenty of naan bread.
6) Twitter or Facebook?
Facebook
7) What has been your highlight since starting a blog?
Sharing my passion with everyone and making friends
8) Fake tan or au natural?
Both!
9) Where is your favourite place to eat?
Strada
10) Name a film you are always in the mood to watch
Grease
11) Favourite pizza topping?
Mushroom and sweetcorn
 
My eleven question for you:


1. What does being beautiful mean to you?
2. What is your holy grail foundation?
3. When did you start wearing makeup and why?
4. What is your favourite cosmetic brand and why?
5. How confident do you feel with no makeup on at all?
6. How do you find inspiration for your blog posts?
7. What beauty trend did you dislike?
8. What is your favourite fashion era?
9. How would you describe your day to day style?
10.City life or country living?
11.Where in the world would you most like to visit next?


I would like to nominate:

Vanessa        glamfashionprincess.blogspot.com
Elsi               absolutelyelsi.blogspot.com
Sophie          sophiedemerci.blogspot.co.uk
Shelley         shellx85x.blogspot.com
Natalie         oheartsan.blogspot.com
Liv               dontmakemeblush.co.uk
Andrea         winkforpink.blogspot.com
Sarah           sarahlovesmakeup.wordpress.com
Cornelia       ineffablebeauty.co.uk
Dejhana       waitealittle.blogspot.com
Brittany        beasbeautyblog.com




Thank you again for my nomination I am beyond happy! :)

BlondeTeaParty x

Goodies I got for Christmas & Sephora Haul

Hello lovelies how are you today? I wanted to share with you some lovely pressies I got for Christmas and a few bits that I picked up from Sephora while I was in the States. I am like a kid in a sweet shop I just want to play with everything and pretty much buy everything too! So for Christmas and Birthdays my sister and I make lists of things we would like so our parents and eachother can pick and choose. So, my lovely lil sis got me the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in the shade Vanilla which I am obsessed with and a Nars lip gloss in the colour Belize. I adore this ever since I saw Louise from Made In Chelsea wear it. Its a nude mauve with golden flecks, stunning! Then from my Mummy dearest I got the Estee Lauder Automatic Duo Lip Pencil in the shade Fig ( Jennifer Anistons fav pencil didn't ya know) yes that's exactly why I wanted it. It really is the perfect shade of nude. Next was my Estee Lauder Double Wear Eye Pencil in the shade Coffee. This is the most richest shade of brown you will ever find, doesn't budge. Great alternative to black. From my lovely boyfriend I got a Prada L'eau gift set which came with a mini body lotion and a gorge cosmetic pouch.
While in Las Vegas my sister and I visited Sephora literally everyday! I picked up some long overdue coveted items- Josie Maran Argan Illuminser: the most amazing highlighter, glow giver I have ever used. Too Faced Lip Injection Color Bomb in Never Enough Nude: have been desperate for this ever since I saw Vanessa Bombshell Suite talk about it in one of her videos. Plumps my lips up something amazing! Gives a lovely satin finish too. Loving! Next up BareMinerals Original SPF 15 Foundation in the shade Light. Me and sissy normally wear Matte but she picked up the Original by mistake, it looks so gorgeous on her I just had to have it too.
Last but not least I was pottering in around in CVS and saw Wet N Wild Reserve Your Cabana as I have heard so many superb things about it I had to get it , naturally. This is a really nice toned down highlight, great for work or setting under eye concealer.
So there you have it. No more shopping for this girl! Project shop my stash has begun! Who's with me?!
please watch my video below to see these beauties in action.

Thank you all so much for stopping by I love interacting with you so please do leave me a lovely comment :)
BlondeTeaParty x

Beauty Favourites 2013

Hello lovelies. Welcome to all the products I have been loving during 2013! Not only do I love these products but I actually have used them continuously throughout the year. These are staples in my everyday routine and what I find the most easy and quick to use. Below is my video explaining each item in detail and why I love it. I've got some new goodies that I am absolutely in love with  to share with you in my next post! How exciting! What are some of your favourite beauty products from last year?

Thank you so much for stopping by :)

BlondeTeaParty x

Why Do You Wear Makeup Tag!

Hello lovelies! I saw this on the gorgeous Cali Jae's  blog and just couldn't wait to do it! So here goes!


                                                 When did you begin to like makeup?

I would say at around 10 or 11 years old. I was obsessed with the Bonne Bell lipsticks I had one that was frosted brown that smelled of cappachino. Yikes! I started to dabble in foundation in my early teens because I had really bad acne. I would do anything to hide it. I used to use Covergirl clean foundation in the hopes my skin would get better. I loved putting on eyeshadow and blush but I didn't know how to do it properly, I would get so frustrated! So after highschool I decided to go to makeup school and learn all the techniques I had been so desperate to master. After that I tried to go freelance, ( I was only 19) and I remember my first client hating the makeup I did for her, I lost all my confidence at that point and quit! Long story short, I feel confident now thanks to my constant desire to learn and try new products and ofcourse You Tube.

           
                                                  How do you feel without makeup?

Even though my skin is relatively clear now, I still feel like I need something on my face, even if I'm going for coffee or to the supermarket on a Sunday. I usually wear Bareminerals or a BB cream on days off from work. I just feel exposed without anything. Don't get me wrong I have been out bare faced before it just depends on how confident I am feeling about myself that day.


                                                  What do you like about makeup?

I love the endless creativity of makeup, all the different colours, textures and effects. The brands and their philosophy behind them, the packaging, how it makes me feel. I love how anything is possible, I can be full on glam one day then beach bronze another. I never stop learning there is always something I haven't tried before or new ways to apply things. I love getting ideas from seasonal trends, TV,magazines and best of all You Tube! I can enhance my best features and hide my flaws. I live and breathe makeup, when I enter a beauty department its like all my Christmas's come at once! I love nothing more than playing with makeup.


                                                          Three holy grail items

Estee Lauder Doublewear Foundation - Dawn 2w1
Rachel K CC Cream- Neutral
Liz Earl Hot Cloth Cleanser



I tag everybody!! yay!!









Thank you so much for reading :)

BlondeTeaParty x

My Top Must Have Bronzers and Blushers

Hello lovelies happy Tuesday!! So today I thought I would share with you my most favourite, simply must have bronzers and blushers. Some are cream and some are powder.

Bronzers

 

I rotate these beauties all year round I think they are the perfect tones of brown with Benefit Hoola being a little bit cooler (haha nice rhyme) The Bourjois and Chanel De Soleil have a warm light tone that is great for fair skins. Neither of these have any sparkle which I like. I enjoy layering cream and powder textures for a long lasting finish, this really locks in your make-up.

Cream Blushers

I love a cream blush! I have oily skin, but personally I feel cream blush sticks to the skin longer rather than powder that easily wears off. On the left you have Nars PennyLane which is a delicate pink with a slight sheen. This is such a pretty blush that's so subtle on the skin.
In the middle is Chantecaille Aqua blush in the colour Enchanting. This is a bright pink colour that turns to powder on the skin and does not budge! It feels like cold water gliding onto your skin that drys to a matte touch. This is perfect for the summertime, being by the pool or beach because this will not come off till you remove it with a cleanser. Last but not least is Stila Convertible Colour in Gerbera, which is a bright peach shade, really gorgeous on tanned skin. This one is the creamiest of them all and can feel a bit sticky if not set with powder. Gives a lovely pop of colour to the cheeks.

Powder Blushers

Mac Warm Soul is pretty much a universal favourite, but it really is gorgeous! It transforms into a pinky bronze shade on the skin that looks sunkissed and natural. It makes you glow.
At the top is Bobbi Brown Apricot which unlike its name, is a bright cool tone matte pink, perfect for winter days or if you need a bit of a pick me up. This makes cheeks look healthy and fresh.
Last is BareMinerals Ready blush in The Aphrodisiac. This is a peachy/pink shade with a slight sparkle, again really pretty, being BareMinerals it packed full of skin loving ingredients. Its so soft and smooth it just glides on leaving you with peachy keen cheeks.

Check out my video below to see swatches :-)

Have you got a favourite bronzer or blusher? I would love to know.






Thank you for stopping by :-)


BlondeTeaParty x