NIVEA, Urban Decay Glinda Eye Palette & The Vintage Cosmetics Company

So, a few things here!

NIVEA Pure & Natural Regenerating Night Cream

First of all, I have recently got a sample of the NIVEA Pure & Natural regenerating night cream. Usually I am quite fussy about what moisturiser I use, as I have problematic skin that not only gets acne, but is dry on the cheeks and oily on the T-Zone (NIGHTMARE!). Therefore I detest oily facecream and only seem to get on with either a light application of Steamcream or Liz Earle Light Moisuriser. But, I was pleasantly surprised with the NIVEA sample, it's easily absorbed and the smell is wonderful! Even better, it's not tested on animals and is a reasonable price!

The Vintage Cosmetics Company

I happened to discover this company when I received the YOU Beauty Advent Calendar from http://www.latestinbeauty.com/youac/. The packaging is really pretty and the general design is bang on trend. I already have the eyelash curlers from the calendar, but as my make-up brushes are looking a little worn I am planning to replace them all, so started with the eyelash comb. When it arrived I was pleasantly surprised to find it had been packaged in a funky sweetie bag. I would definitely recommend visiting their site not only for brushes and curlers, but for the false lashes range too: http://thevintagecosmeticcompany.co.uk/

Urban Decay Oz The Great and Powerful Eye Palettes

I have recently acquired a few new eye colour palettes and trying not to get anymore, mainly because I have enough and also I don't often wear make-up when it's just me working from home at my desk, but I like make-up when the opportunity arises! I absolutely love the ethereal quality of the make-up as inspired by the new film, Oz The Great and Powerful, so for now am just referring to the images below for some serious drooling! There are two palettes available (they come with a selection of eyeshadows, lip colour and eyeliners) and they are limited edition, one for Glinda (lighter tones) and the other for Theodora (darker tones).

Michelle Williams as Glinda

Glinda

Theodora

The Met Tapas Bar & Andrew Ross Hairdressers

The Met Tapas Bar

It was my birthday recently (if only the years went back instead of forward!) and as I am keen fan of Tapas cuisine I thought it would be nice to have a birthday dinner at The Met Bar in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

Overall, the staff were lovely and friendly and the prices reasonable, there were six of us and it worked out about £20 per head inclusive of drink, tapas and puddings. Usually when I am on the mainland I am a big fan of La Tasca, especially the Sangria that either comes as a glass or jug, but for now The Met Bar just about fulfils my tapas cravings! 

You can view the menu here: http://www.metwinebar.co.uk/content/files/Met%20menu%202012%20web.pdf

What we ate (only some!):

Garlic Flat Bread with cheese, Cous Cous, Creamy Garlic Mushrooms with Bruschetta, Potato Bravas, Lobster, Chocolate Fudge Cake

Andrew Scott Hairdressers

Finally, I was shopping in Newport on the same day and decided to pop into my regular hairdressers, Andrew Scott. I have been going there on and off for a good few years now and usually have a half head colour by Becky for £36. This time I just got my hair braided into a french plait (I am useless at doing it myself!) for £5 and some little sparkly hair accessories were woven into it (see second picture). So despite the additional year I have gained, I felt quite like a glamourous birthday girl!

Tapas Chilli at the Met Bar
http://www.metwinebar.co.uk/
01983 855441

Birthday hairdo by Andrew Ross Hairdressers
28 Holyrood Street, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5AZ
01983 522685

Where is the L♥VE?

Miss. Selfridge clutch, £18

Miss. Selfridge J'adorex jumper £39

Ok so I am a day late but Happy Valentine's Day! Don't forget your friends and family and tell them you love them, it's not just about your partner you know!

Heart cake stand, Sainsburys, Stripe tablecloth, NEXT.

I Love Wight Spring Market - March 3rd, 2013

Pleased to announce that www.splotdesigns.co.uk will be attending the 'I Love Wight Spring Market' on Sunday, 3rd March, Brickfields Centre, Binstead, Isle of Wight from 10.30am, so please come by and view my prints and postcards!

Race for Life 2013

I am doing the Race for Life for Cancer Research on the IOW this year in May. For those of you who kindly sponsored me last year and the event was cancelled, I am aiming to transfer the previous donations to this year if possible and additionally fundraise, if you would like to sponsor me please, you can do so here: https://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/clairesells1
Thanks!

Chasing away the January blues... The Happy List

Yellow Tulips (currently 2 x £5 Sainsburys), Vase & Frame from NEXT, picture of Piper my golden labrador puppy.

My Happy List:

Clean bedsheets

Bright colours, especially yellow!

A tiny glimpse of the sun

Hot chocolate with marshmallows

Shopping

Great art

Good music

The simplicity but colourfulness of tulips

My animals

Lush baths (www.lush.co.uk)

www.cupcakesandcashmere.com

Completing another cross-stitch or drawing

Baking

Long walks (recently been playing in the snow with Piper, who loves it!)

Catching up with dearest friends

Seeing my boyfriend

Reading a good book

Humour

Having a good clean, car or house!

Inspiring interior design and craft (see Great art!)

Knowing that spring is around the corner

Go on, what's on your happy list?

Burlesque & Pole Dancing

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