Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Tag: Most Worn Summer Things and 200 Followers!

Before I start this tag post, I just wanted to say thank you so much to all of you lovelies, because somehow I've now got 200 of you reading my blog. I appreciate all the time you take out of your busy lives to stop by and read my posts or leave a comment, it really makes my day.
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I've never done a tag post before, and after seeing this over on Jen's blog It's a Blondes Life I thought I would give this one a go! It's a mix of fashion and beauty, so it's right up my street.

Nail Polish: Since picking it up in Poland, I've been absolutely loving Mint Candy Apple by Essie. It's such a gorgeous summery colour. I'll be posting a review on it and another Essie polish very soon. Nails Inc Topping Lane has also been one of my faves, although because it's a glitter polish it's a job to get off! I adore the whole Sprinkles collection, I've reviewed both Topping Lane and Pudding Lane. Is anyone else surprised to not see a Models Own polish included here? I really am!

Hair Product: I don't actually spend that much time on my hair if I'm honest. I just do the shampoo, conditioning, and a spritz of heat defence spray, before drying and straightening routine. Although it's not actually a 'hair product' as such, I'm really loving the Compact Tangle Teezer I won from the Tangle Teezer Twitter page. The condition of my hair has definitely improved!

Bag: I bought this bag quite a while back actually, but it was love at first click when I found it on the River Island website. I saw it multiple times in River Island stores before I finally took the plunge to buy it, after all £45.00 on a handbag is quite steep for me! I love everything about it, the fact its black, gold and white, it has scalloped edges, and it has a long strap. It's just the perfect bag and will be my favourite for a long time.

Shoes: I have a real thing for studs at the moment, and having the weirdest shaped feet makes finding a suitable pair of shoes pretty difficult! After trying on the infamous Topshop Vectra's and finding my feet made them look pretty horrendous, I was introduced to this lovely pair by Sam. These beauties are from MissGuided and I always team them with a black pair of skinnies (how summery of me!).

Accessory: Oh hello favourite combination of black and gold with the amazing addiction of feathers and studs. With the array of eighteenth birthday celebrations and odd nights out, I've had many occasions to wear these gorgeous earrings. They're from New Look and only cost me £3.99.

Foundation: I don't think I really need to go into much detail about this foundation, seeing as I think it's been reviewed by almost the whole of the blogging community! This is the best foundation I've tried by far, it's the perfect coverage, the best colour-match I've found for my Caspa-the-friendly-ghost-skin-tone, and it doesn't break me out.

Blusher: Unfortunately, this cream blush isn't actually available in the UK, and I got my hands on it by winning it in a USA product giveaway. This has been the perfect product for the summer, it's so light and easily blend-able on the skin, and is the perfect shade of pink.

Lips: I own a fair few lip products, but I'm not much of a lipstick-wearer. My EOS egg-shaped lipbalm and the odd application of the Collection 2000 Cream Puff Lip Cream's have been the most common lip products in my make-up routine over the Summer. 

Mascara: At the start of the summer my staple mascara, Lash Blast Volume by American brand CoverGirl, was running out. I ordered a new one off of Ebay, but unfortunately it didn't arrive in time for my trip to Poland. This resulted in a very last minute mascara shop in the Boots at Luton Airport. With only three make-up brands to choose from, somehow I found the amazing False Lash Effect mascara by MaxFactor and I've been using it all summer long!

Eyeshadow: This summer I've been using the MUA Undressed and Heaven and Earth palettes in almost every make-up look. I love these palettes. I've never been very good with eyeshadow, but I've been having a practice with these, and can now create the perfect smokey eye, and what a bargain at £4.00 each.

Fragrance: I was instantly drawn to this fragrance due to the stunning design of the bottle. I love the way it looks on my dressing table, and the smell is just divine. It also reminds me of sunnier times, as I bought it when I visited Los Angeles in February (take me back!).

I tag any of you that would like to do this. If you decide to have a go, then please link me to your post in the comments. I'd love to see your most worn summer things! There are lots of posts coming up, I've been lacking a bit of inspiration, but had a crazy photo-taking day today.

Have you tried any of these products? What are your favourite Summer things?


18 comments:

  1. Hey! you chose some great things there :D I really want to try the two lip products you chose! i have read so much about both of them!! and i have that perfume! the bottle is just so so pretty!! I love the look of that blush too, when i saw the photo i was like oo i need to try that and then you said its not available here!! haha thats typical! lol i always go on photo taking sprees too!! hehe

    thanks for linking me :D

    Jen xxx

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    1. Aw thank you! So did you Jen. Aha I was exactly the same about the blush, I spent a few hours searching Ebay for it, but then I won a giveaway with it in so I was thrilled!

      No problem my lovely! xx

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  2. Yay! Congrats on 200 followers Charlotte! I absolutely love your blog :D

    I think we might be secret twins, I literally own and love 90% of the things on your list! The Cream Puff Lip Creams being my number one fave at the moment!

    Mollie xo
    molliemuses.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you so much Mollie, right back at you!

      Hahaha, we really must be. Oh god I love them! xx

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  3. Congratulations!! Great post I am going to do this soon I hope I love oh Lola by Marc Jacobs also the new dot one :) love your blog you deserve all those followers xxx

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    1. Thank you!!! Please link it here if you do, I can't seem to get on your blog ever :( The name isn't registered anymore and I can't get it off your google plus page.

      Aw thanks, that's so lovely of you. xx

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  4. Congrats on the 200 - that Nails Inc nail varnish looks tempting!

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    1. Thanks Rachael! You should get it, it's probably half the price in the USA as well x

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  5. I'm wearing the Topshop version of those shoes right now! They are disintegrating from over-wear, whoops.


    ▲ WOLF WHISTLE ▲

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    1. I just broke mine about 10 minutes ago at my friends house. GUTTED! :( x

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  6. Congratulations on 200 followers :D love everything in your post, the nail polish is adorable and i've been lusting over some MUA palette, might have to grab some :)

    Just discovered your blog and i'm your newest follower, also just saw your from Bedfordshire :) me too! haha
    Hope you'll stop by and check out my blog too and enter my 1st ever giveaway to win MAC & Sophia With Love goodies :D

    http://sophiameola.blogspot.co.uk/

    xx

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    1. Thank you! You should definitely try out the MUA palette, it's such a bargain. Ah awesome, where about's in Bedfordshire?

      I already follow :) xx

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  7. Woohoooo for 200 followers!! (But I can see it's 217 now so I'm a bit slow on this one lol) and loving the River Island bag, you have great taste hun!

    Vanessa x
    www.what-vanessa-does.blogspot.com

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    1. Hahaha, I know hard to believe that 200 (now 218) people are following. Aw thank you so much, that's lovely of you :)xx

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  8. I'm checking out those studded pumps as I type! Great post. I especially love the sprinkles nail polish - so pretty.
    Claire x

    https://prettywithapunch.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thank you! I'm sure you'll love them, just hope they're still up on the website. xx

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  9. the candy apple essie looks beautiful, really want some x

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  10. Great tag! You have such a lovely blog, congrats on 200 followers :)
    Jo xo

    paintedglitter.blogspot.co.uk

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