Bold blue: look 3 for Westfield #BareFacedOrBold Makeup Challenge

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I am now halfway the Westfield #BareFacedOrBold Challenge and this is my second bold look – a blue bolt eyed ice maiden type of character… if that makes any sense.

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Bare green eyeliner: look 2 for Westfield #BareFacedOrBold Makeup Challenge

westfield barefaceorbold challenge - somanylovelythings

Before I present my first bare look – and second of the Westfield #BareFacedOrBold Challenge – I must stress that my bare face might be, well, not that bare.

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My pick of beauty advent calendars 2014

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Advent calendars were unknown to me before I moved to the UK. Of course, there is no way having a little treat a day is a bad idea, and obviously I warmed up to it straight away.

And there I was thinking the chocolate ones were the best thing that could happen…. oooh, no…. look at these beauties below and chocolates will be a thing of the past!

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Nails of the week: grey leopard print

 

essie power clutch swatch - somanylovelythingsDuring Vogue’s Fashion Night out, I was invited by the fabulous team behind Essie to have an even more fabulous manicure inside a Mini Cooper. Yes. A mani in a mini.

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Poundland to launch exciting Make Up Gallery range

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I don’t even think I should open this post by proclaiming my love of makeup but here it goes – I love it. And I know lots and lots of people are in the same position as me and I am glad that Poundland is giving us a helping hand with the launch of the Make Up Gallery.

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Review: The Body Shop Tea Tree Pore Minimiser

the body shop tea tree pore minimiser review - somanylovelythingsPrimer: probably my biggest makeup discovery. It really makes a world of difference and I am always up for trying new ones – this time, I tested The Body Shop Tea Tree Pore Minimiser.

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Review: Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Posh Purples Eye Shadow Quad

elizabeth arden Beautiful Color Eye Shadow Quad – Posh Purples

My day to day makeup is usually very neutral (read gold tones eyes and red lippy) that will make it through the seasons without any problems. However, seasonal touches that make a real difference are always welcome.

Riding on the purple trend for AW14, Elizabeth Arden brings out the Beautiful Color Posh Purple eyeshadow palette quad, with four gorgeous and wearable colours.

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