ON THE moors overlooking the picturesque Yorkshire spa town of Ilkley a group of 10 women are chattering enthusiastically as they ramble through lush green fields, along quaint country lanes and past trickling streams.
Friday 29 May 2015
Sheila Hancock: You don't have to be lonely
ON THE moors overlooking the picturesque Yorkshire spa town of Ilkley a group of 10 women are chattering enthusiastically as they ramble through lush green fields, along quaint country lanes and past trickling streams.
Google Chrome extension lets you to watch and track your Facebook friends
THE Marauder's Map looked like fun in Harry Potter – but in real-life its exceedingly creepy.
WWDC 15: Apple TV with Siri, Beats Music, iOS 9 and native Watch apps?
APPLE'S annual developer conference – WWDC – is just around the corner. But what can we expect from the Cupertino company?
EXCLUSIVE: Rugby hunk Peter Stringer talks bulking up, scrum-diving and beating Saracens
HE'S one of the most powerful rugby players of our generation, and Peter Stringer has spoken out about his 'obsession' with health and fitness.
The summer makeup edit: High Street price perfection for fun in the sun
So here's the bottom line, ladies - makeup is not better because you paid more for it. Sounds like common sense, right? Well, apparently it's not. Sure there are some great products out there from some big names. Hell, I've featured a lot of them here on FFG. They work, they're great, but buying them sometimes leaves you eating mac'n'cheese from a box for a month after. But, there are alternatives. There are drugstore / high street beauty finds that are truly miraculous and I'm diving in head first to find them for you, and for myself. I wanted to start with a little discovery that I was introduced to by Mademoiselle Robot just before our last little hop to Los Angeles. I want in search of something to help me battle the sun and heat, on a budget.
Naturally it takes a true fabulously french lady to introduce me to a brand like Bourjois - my hot weather makeup saviour. I had never purchased from this brand before. Frankly speaking, I'm not one who frequently experiments with drug store buys when it comes to makeup. The aisles actually scare me. There are so many products that I find the whole experience quite daunting and my head just spins out of control. So, I go in for what I know and I make a quite getaway. And what I know comes from the beauty buffs online. Most of my purchases have been made because other bloggers have steered me in the right direction. And now, I feel I'm in a position to take the helm and tell you to direct your eyes straight towards the Bourjois concession for success.
Now you know the story of how we got here, I just want to outline for you a few of my favourite products, why I love them and why you're going to love them too. Never fear, this won't be too painful. Let's go list form, it'll make this easier on all of us.
1. Nude Sensation Foundation (£9.99)-
I'm starting with the basics first here and the product I found truly life changing. I am not a woman who often wears foundation. I feel like my pores are suffocating when I do - truly. So I just skip that part of the usual beauty routine. However, as I'm aging, I'm finding my skin isn't giving me that same easy glow that it used to. So I gave this little tub a go. Well, I'll just go ahead and tell you that it's like whipped cream for your face. It's light, almost bubble like, and smoothes on easily. The coverage is amazing and I don't look like a walking cake face. Success! The real test, however, was the Los Angeles sun. Ladies - I can confirm it holds up fabulously well. I wasn't begging to remove it at the end of the day and, in fact, committed a cardinal sin in the process. I forgot to take my makeup off that night! Oh heavens to Betsey! Thank goodness Bourjois agrees with my skin. But, truly that's how light the product is in reality. It basically does what it says on the tin, with pizazz.
2. Bourjois Aqua Blush 12hr (£8.99)
Speaking of light and airy, this next product is my all time favourite high street blusher. It blends perfectly, mixes well with the foundation and truly lasts all day. Is it wrong that I have it in all four colours? This is just brilliant. Bottom line, no need to say more.
4. Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzing Powder (£7.99)
Alright, now this I actually have seen out and about before - in nearly every woman's purse I know and love. So I suppose I can't give Mademoiselle Robot all the credit for the introduction. Sorry, lady.
When a woman takes out a bronzer that looks like a bar of chocolate, you take notice. And that's exactly what this little beauty is - a bar of chocolate that gives you a summer glow that's just as sweet. Buy, keep, but remember not to eat in a fit of desperation for sugar.
Now, while those four are on my MUST BUY BEAUTY list, there were a few other bits and pieces I loved playing around with, that are featured in the look below.
They are as follows: Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick in Hap'pink, Bourjois Volume Glamour Push Up Waterproof Mascara, Bourjois Colorblind Shadow stick in Rose Fauviste.
Seriously, ladies, this is a brand to investigate to see if it's a right fit for you. As always, each and every beauty product should be tested to make sure it fits with your skin type and complexion. Go forth, trial, have fun and get ready for summer heat. It will come to England eventually, right?
A week in the style of Laura Tobin: Where to buy all those Good Morning Britain dresses
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Google wants to store every photo you have ever taken, for free
GOOGLE is hoping to organise and save your entire photo and video collection – for free.
Woman denies snorting ASHES of friend's dead mother during drunken house party
A woman has denied snorting the ashes of her friend's dead mother after being accused of the horror crime earlier this year.
Gardening Scotland 2015 gets underway with show gardens, plants and cookery demonstrations
Gardening Scotland starts today at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Showground and continues until Sunday, May 29.
Getting Festival Ready
This post is SPONSORED By TK MAXX
Recently I’ve collaborated with TK Maxx on some research that explores how social media influences our personal style and shopping habits. We’re now seeing the rise of the insta- wardrobe, as people look to social media for style inspiration. As someone who is a serial shopper, blogger and all round social media savvy chic, I know this all too well. I think 90% of the things I buy are based on things I see other people wear or talk about online. I can’t scroll thought my Instagram feed without being inspired or influenced by something someone I follow is wearing. I think it’s a really positive thing that we’re open to influences from real people online and not only celebrities.
TK Maxx is one of the best places to find designer items with super affordable price tags. You can literally pick up things for a fraction of their RRP and it’s a treasure trove of gems. I’ve worked with them to bring you my top look for festival season, I hope you love it!
For my outfit I decided to choose a loose tank and knotted it at my waist. For bottoms I decided to go with this unique cut out skirt - I love how the floral lace extends past the under skirt so it shows the pattern a little bit more. As footwear I found these sweet leopard skate shoes. Skate shoes are my favourite shoes for festivals purely because they are comfy and cool at the same time. Although with the British weather you may have to pull out the wellies! To accessorise I chose a pair of reflective sunglasses, a very well loved leather jacket and my trusty Fedora. I mean when in the last year have you seen me without one?
Every store has unique stock, so you may not be able to find my exact outfit in store, but I’m sure you’ll find something you love just as much as I like my outfit!
Shop online at tkmaxx.com.
Top 10 facts about oak trees
MAY 29 used to be celebrated in England as Oak Apple Day in celebration of Charles II hiding in an oak tree at Boscobel to escape the Roundheads in 1651.
One THIRD of population brush their teeth WITHOUT toothpaste, shocking figures reveal
IT SOUNDS like the most basic of tasks, brushing your teeth, but it seems not everyone's quite got to grips with it yet.
Google I/O: All the details on Google Photos, Android M, Now on Tap and Android Wear
GOOGLE kickstarted its annual developer conference by announcing a slew of new features – including new ways to fetch information, pay merchants and protect your privacy on mobile devices.
Thursday 28 May 2015
English Heritage launches Audley In Bloom at Essex stately home
ENGLISH Heritage property Audley End is branching out with a new event called Audley In Bloom on June 14.
23st mum sheds half her weight and now wants to inspire others
A 23-STONE mother-of-two who had been morbidly obese since childhood finally decided to lose weight after being refused life insurance.
Revenge porn victim's horror after PR man uses hidden camera to film explicit footage
A MODEL has spoken for the first time of her horror after a PR man used a camera hidden in his watch to secretly record explicit footage of her.
All hands on
Throughout our Pre Helsinki week, I made it a priority to familiarize myself with the new collections our Finnish designer had in store for AW16. Therefore, I took to R/H, one of our brands from the more casual end who is introducing a winter version to their (now iconic) belted trench. Also tributing, the high-five worthy dress print, that we can’t wait to get our hands on (all pun's intended).
Photos by Mikko Puttonen
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