Li Lash: How to make your eyelashes grow

I have fond memories of searching through my mum’s makeup bag when I was younger. I used to long for the days that I could wear those pretty colours on my eye lids and on my lips. However, it was when I first discovered mascara that I really fell in love with the power of makeup. I remember the first time I ever used it and I couldn’t believe the difference it made to my eyes. I have always had very pale lashes due to my blonde hair and I quickly became addicted to the product that allowed me to change this. Over ten years on, I always feel more confident when my lashes look longer, fuller and darker and I would probably say that mascara is my number one staple piece of makeup. So, when the lovely people at Li Lash asked me if I would like to grow my lashes, I couldn’t turn down the opportunity.

May Favourites

I know that we are more than a week into June (which means that we are on month 6 out of 12 already… ermmm how?!) but there were quite a few items that I loved during May that I wanted to write about. Better late than never right? You know when you find something that just works and you want to tell everyone about it? Well I had that with quite a few things during May so let’s get started!

The City Girls Bloggers Event Sheffield

If you caught my recent post all about our trip down to London for the Ladbrokes Boat Party then you might remember that due to a slight slip up in transport organisation, Gabby and I ended up on a Megabus back to Leeds in the early hours of the morning. This far from ideal, but also extremely funny situation (which you should definitely go and read about if you haven’t already), resulted in a 6am arrival back in the home city…. I climbed into bed as the birds were already halfway through their morning songs yet it was not a case of sleep-sleep-sleep but power-nap-and-get-up-again-at-9. Yep, we were due to be in Sheffield that day for #TheCityGirls Launch.

Cohorted Beauty Box – May

The Cohorted Beauty Box just keeps on getting better… I was impressed with the March Beauty Box but the May eddition just takes it to a whole new level! I’m talking designer brands and full sized eye shadow palettes for just £19.99…

An afternoon with Leeds Victoria Quarter

One of the things that I love so much about Leeds is the amazing city centre. Not only is there is a huge variety of shops, cafes and restaurants, there are areas with the most incredible architecture. Ever since discovering Leeds at the university open day (way back when) I fell in love with the gorgeous Victoria Quarter. It is here that you will find the more upmarket shops and they couldn’t be placed in a more glamorous setting. Last week I was invited here for an exclusive preview of the Spring Beauty Fix, an event that is happening at the Victoria Quarter on the 25th – 26th April.

It promises to be an event full of ‘expert beauty advice, exclusive offers, discounts and demonstrations’. If my little taster afternoon last week is anything to go by, it sure is something not to be missed! If you’re in or around the Leeds area I would really recommend that you pay a visit.

Let me whet your appetite with a little account of what we got up to!

Cohorted Beauty Box

Have you heard of Cohorted? If like me, beautiful high end make up at affordable prices is something that puts a huge smile on your face then you are sure to become quite addicted. Search www.cohorted.co.uk and you’ll find an amazing selection of beautiful products at your fingertips. From Mac, Chanel and Urban Decay to Real Technique brushes it really is a beauty lover’s heaven. Cohorted has also started selling a monthly beauty box. I am currently working there and I am so in love with this new range, I just had to show you the March edition!

Beauty Matters, Garforth

A crisp white finish, mood lighting, immaculate cleanliness, ambience and beautiful flowers… surely the main ingredient for the dream beauty salon? I was invited to the Beauty Matters launch party last week and I was completely won over by the incredible interior. It ticks all the boxes for the ideal salon and I could definitely see myself returning there to be pampered. Located in the lovely little village of Garforth, it is only a short train journey away from Leeds.

The Vintage Cosmetic Company

Michael Kors Lipstick

Hi Lovelies!

Earlier this week at work I was generously given this beautiful Michael Kors lipstick in shade: ‘Dame’. Everything about it screams luxury and class to me and I fell in love straight away. From the white and gold shades of the packaging to the gold bullet, it is just one incredible, dreamy addition to my lipstick collection!

Dry Skin Remedy

Hi Guys!

So today’s post is all about skincare. Up until the last month I had really good skin. I was very lucky to only really suffer from the occasional spot. For some reason though, a few weeks ago my skin decided to go really dry. I’m talking EXTREME dry skin situation here. I felt like I was shedding!! As you can imagine, I was caught quite unaware and I had to change my daily skin care regime to try and tackle the problem.