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Christmas eve part 1: Christmas arts & crafts

Only one day to go!! Im doing Christmas eve in two parts again like last year as theres been lots going on these last few days, super festive! 

How is it Christmas eve already, this is so mad, where has December gone?!? I’m going to miss all the festive build up, its one of the best bits of Christmas.

I found an awesome craft set from Wilko in town and had to get it to do with Noah, I knew he would enjoy it. 

In the set you get 12 ceramic Christmas themed ornaments, mini pots of paint, a paintbrush, 2 tubes of glitter and string to hang them up. What made this set even more amazing is that when I got it it was reduced to half price making it a bargin £2.50!! I couldn’t believe it. 

Full price it would have been £5 which is still really good as it’s great fun, brilliant value and these would make adorable homemade Christmas presents too.

Here’s me and Noah having a go at some crafty arty fun…

He really enjoyed himself which is the main thing 😊 & Auntie Ro Ro did too hehe.

Part 2 will be up later! Our annual Christmas party🎉

In my beauty advent calender today…

Today was a bother lipstick in a lovely autumnal plum colour.

Here’s a swatch…

Ho Ho Ho 

Roseanne 🎅


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A Christmas party make up look: Blogmas day 21 💋

Since I had my work Christmas party last night I thought I would do a Christmas party make up look for you guys. I loved this look with a red lip and bronze eyeshadow. 

The products that I used were:

  • The body shop bb cream in Shade no 2 mixed with Bourjois healthy mix radiance reveal foundation in the Shade light beige, 1 pump of each.
  • Collection lasting perfection Concealor in Cool medium & Bourjois radiance reveal Concealor in Ivory.
  • Clinique face primer creme
  • Revoltuion blusher ‘love’
  • Make up obsession highlighter in the shade ‘bronze’ 
  • Revolution make up eye primer 
  • Make up obsession eyeshadow in the shade ‘rich’ & Maybelline Nudes palette.
  • Diorshow mascara in black 
  • Tanya Burrs perfect brows palette
  • Rimmel lip Liner in the shade 004 ‘Indian pink’
  • Tanya Burrs lipstick in the shade ‘Big kiss’

Brushes

  • Real techniques beauty blender; I used this for foundation & concealor.
  • Real techniques buffing brush; I use this brush to apply blusher.
  • Real techniques base eyeshadow brush; I used this to apply the base colour of my eyeshadow & the darker colour into the outer corner.
  • Real Technique multi-task brush; I use this brush to just wipe away any excess and clean up the look.
  • Primark fan brush for highlighing; this Brush applies highlighter flawlessly. I only recently got this after wanting one for ages and I would 100% recommend getting one of these.
  • Revolution, Limited edition angled brush; I used this brush for my eyebrows.

    I used a mixture of two face products in order to give more coverage all night without being too heavy. I love the mix of my bb cream and the healthy mix foundation, it works really well. I used a pump of each on my beauty blender to apply it to my face.

    I used the Collection concealor for my face and any blemishes or spots and the Bourjois concealor under my eyes which is why I go for a lighter shade to make under my eyes brighter.

    I bought a few of the products listed above expecially for this make up look, these were…

    I love the colours that you can get by ‘Make up obsession’ and I went for a glowy bronze look with the highlighter and eyeshadow as I thought this would work really well with the red lip. The eye primer I used (from my beauty advent calender) was also fab and my eyeshadow stayed perfect all night.

    Tanya Burrs lipsticks from her Autumn collection are AMAZING. people kept asking me all night what lipstick I was wearing and commenting on how well it had stayed on even whilst I was eating the meal. I love the slightly darker shade of red in this lipstick, it’s party perfect.

    Here’s the finished look!

    I was really please with this make up look & it went perfectly with my outfit but would be so versatile for so many party looks! 

    I hope you liked the look too 💋

    In my beauty advent calender today…

    Today I got a baked blusher! This is one of my favorites items from the advent calender so far!! I love pink blushers and this one is beautiful 😍

    Ho Ho Ho 

    Roseanne 🎅

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    Festive Lush Haul ❄ Day 16

    I grabbed a few items from Lush’s festive range when I was in town with my sister last week and I thought I would share them with you. 

    Here’s what I got: 

    • Butter bear
    • So white
    • Star dust
    • Father Christmas 

    Let’s start with Butter bear; 

    ‘Father Christmas gets softening, Fair Trade cocoa butter from the Colombian Peace Community of San José de Apartadó especially for his gentle polar pal. Pop him into the water to infuse your bath with a warm and creamy perfume and dreamy softness for sublime skin. This comforting bear is also filled with fragrant cocoa powder and calming ylang ylang to melt hearts young and old.’

    This was one of my favourites, it smells so good, is super cute and I love the ones that make your skin feel all soft and smooth as well as clean.

    Price: £1.95

    Up next; ‘So white’…

    ‘Snow White had a tough time of it. If you too are likely to spend Christmas day evading evil stepmothers, stroppy mirrors, not to mention cooking and cleaning for seven singing men, you certainly deserve a dip in the bath. Crisp, apple-scented waters, as pure as the driven snow, fizz and foam, while bergamot oil and rose absolute restore peace and calm. At the core, a heart of fruity, uplifting neroli oil and orange flower absolute is sure to revive your (Christmas) spirit.’

    It looks & smells amazing in the bath as the colours comes through…

    It makes the water this gorgeous dark green with the yellow and blue mixed together from the core, festive! 

    Price: £3.75

    Star dust 

    ‘Follow yonder twinkling, shimmering star all the way to the bathroom. The earthy spice of rosewood harmonises with the sweetness of vanilla absolute and bergamot oil for rejuvenating celestial waters. If you need a little post-party recovering this Christmas, just look skyward. Note: wise men not included.’

    Price: £2.95

    Father Christmas

    ‘Before making this, Father Christmas must have stopped at a sweet shop for stocking fillers because it smells like freshly spun candy floss. Soak away the hours in sweet, mouthwatering waters as the blushing red of Santa’s cheeks fizz away to reveal a vivid, holly-green centre.‘

    I havnt tried this one out yet but I can’t wait as I love sweet smelling ones. 

    Price: £3.75

    I hope you enjoyed this mini Lush Haul!

    What are your favourite festive treats from Lush? Any recommendations? 

    In my beauty advent calender…

    I got this lovely baked highlighter today! I’m a big highlighter fan so I can’t wait to try this out!! 

    Ho Ho Ho 

    Roseanne 🎅

      

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    Blogmas day 10: Tanya Burr cosmetics 💋

    How are we 10 days in already?!? 

    I recently bought some of Tanya’s Burrs make up from her latest ranges and I thought I would show you what I got.

    First up, 

    The Midnight smoulder palette from her New autumn collection.

    The colours in this palette are so beautiful.

    From top left to bottom right: Star gazing, endless sky, midnight navy & into the night.

    Also from her Autumn collection I grabbed one of her lipsticks. I have wanted to try these for ages and I have got a couple of the colours on my Christmas list but I really wanted her red shade ready for the Christmas party season. They are lovely creme lipsticks and the colours are amazing.

    This is the red shade, ‘Big kiss’

    Here’s a swatch of the lipstick, it’s a lovely darker red  and is going to look great for my work Christmas meals.

    From her Soft Luxe collection I picked up one of her lip glosses that I have seen her use in a few of her videos and really liked the look of it. 

    This is in the shade ‘Afternoon tea’  it’s a lovely peachy pink colour.

    I also picked up a lip gloss set from her New Christmas collection. I love her Christmas collection this year, it’s got some awesome pieces in it (also on my Christmas list!! Pretty please Santa 🎅)  and the packaging is gorgeous too.

    These lip glosses are so pretty, the pink on the left side is called ‘Berry Pavlova’ and the red one is called ‘Candy Cane’  Love that!

    I love the icy blues, cute light pink lips all over the packaging & glitter detailing to look like a Christmas bow. 

    Here are some swatches…

    These are limited edition so I had to grab them whilst they were still in stock as they won’t be available after Christmas.

    My final item isn’t Tanya Burr but it’s along the same lines as it’s by her friend Zoella…

    This cute make up bag is from Zoellas Tutti Fruitti range which is now being discontinued. I grabbed it for £2 since they’ll be gone soon and it’s such a lovely size for in your handbag. 

    Have you tried any of these products? What did you think? What would you recommend?

    (P.s I stayed at my sisters last night as we are off to Winter Wonderland today so I haven’t opened my advent calender, I will include today’s & tommorrows in Day 11 of Blogmas!)

    Ho Ho Ho

    Roseanne 🎅

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    Stocking fillers: Blogmas day 6

    The Christmas stocking is one of my favourite traditions! I’ve had one since I was a child and I will continue to do so because it’s christmassy & a great way to start off Christmas day!

    So I started off by making a list of a few different things that would make great stocking fillers and then I have grouped them into stockings for £5 all the way up to £30. 

    These are mainly aimed at women but I will include some male orientated stocking fillers at the bottom to help you out. Men are definatly harder to cater for when it comes to stockings. I’ll pop the prices & shops I have seen these in or a suggestion of where you can get something similar.

    I have tried to make sure that the stockings have a bit of variety in them as that’s always fun, here goes…

    A £5 Stocking This was really tricky but for as few little treats I’ve included: 

    • A Chocolate Santa or coins depending on their preference £1 (Supermarkets or poundshops)
    • Revolution blusher £1(Superdrug)
    • Flutter bath fizzer £1 (Superdrug)
    • Novelty socks £2.00 (Tesco) 

    Total: £5.00

    Another £5 Stocking.

    • Lush ‘Floating island’ bath oil bar £2.00
    • Chocolate £1
    • Revolution eyeshadow £1 (Superdrug)
    • Flutter make up sponge £1 or Flutter cute nail file set, pack of 3 £1 (Superdrug)

    Total: £5.00

    A £10 stocking.

    • The body shop ‘Shea treats’ set which includes a shower creme, body whip & beige bath lily £5
    • Chocolate coins or Santa £1
    • Mua lipstick £1 (Superdrug)
    • Revolution Blusher £1 (Superdrug)
    • Christmas socks  £2.00 (Tesco)

    Total: £10.00



     Another £10 stocking.

    • Dove ‘Ever blossom’ bath & shower duo set, this comes with two of their bath & shower cremes & a bath puff £2.50 (Superdrug)
    • Chocolate Santa £1
    • Book £3.99 (Amazon) They currently have loads of bestselling books for only £3.99, get them quick.
    • Christmas socks £2.00 (Tesco)

    Total: £9.49



    A £15 stocking.

    • Lindor truffles 50g box £1 (Superdrug) or any chocolate.
    • ‘Stocking filler: 12 Christmas short stories £4.99 (paperback, Amazon) 
    • Maybelline Merry kissmas gift set £3.75 (Tesco)
    • Sanctuary ‘get cosy’ candle set £4.50 (Boots)
    • Flutter bath fizzer £1 (Superdrug)

    Total: £15.25

    Slightly over in this one but not much!

    Another £15 stocking.

    • Lush ‘Comforter’ bubble bar £4.95
    • Tanya Burr ‘Mrs Claus’ Nail set £4 (Superdrug) 
    • Chocolate £1
    • Toucan coin purse £4.50 (paperchase) 

    Total: £14.45

    A £20 stocking.

    • The body shop beauty bag. This comes in different scents, shea, strawberry, citrus etc and includes a shower gel, hand cream & body butter in a cute little bag. All travel size. £10
    • Chocolate £1
    • A book £3.99 (Amazon) 
    • Tanya Burr ‘It’s kissmass’ lip gloss duo £5 (Superdrug)

    Total: £19.99

    Another £20 stocking.

    • Toucan coin purse £4.50 (paperchase)
    • Revolution redemption eyeshadow palette, different styles available £4 (Superdrug)
    • Chocolate £1 
    • Soap & Glory ‘Take your pink’ gift set which includes a shower puff, hand cream, body scrub & shower creme. £10 (Boots) 

    Total: £19.50

    £30 stocking.

    • No 7 ‘glamorous eyes’ palette £10 (Boots) 
    • Deboss notebook, this comes in lots of gorgeous designs £10 (paperchase) 
    • Lindor truffles 50g box £1 (Tesco)
    • Zoella Hungry hands ‘ginger cream’ hand cream £5 (Superdrug)
    • Lush ‘Dragon egg’ bath bomb £3.75

      Total: £29.75

          Another £30 stocking.

          • Ghost bauble, these come in different scents with a mini version of a Ghost perfume & another miniature too £8 (Boots) 
          • Real techniques ‘Core collection’ make up brush set £12.50 (Amazon)
          • Chocolate £1
          • Sanctuary ‘Get cosy’ candle set £4.50 (Boots)
          • Revolution blusher & eyeshadow £1 (Superdrug)
          • Lush Bath oil bar £2

            Total: £30

                Obviously you can mix and match, but these are just a few ideas for you that I’ve put together! 

                Some ideas for mens stockings are:

                • (Book) ‘Stocking fillers: 12 short christmas stories’ £4.99 (Amazon)
                • (Books) Some bestselling novels are £3.99 on Amazon  
                • Novelty socks (Primark, Tesco)
                • (Game) ’50 things to do once in a lifetime’ This is a dinner party game where you see how many you’ve done/suggest your own £6.20 (Amazon)
                • Chocolate coins/ Santa’s depending on their preference or any chocolate
                • No7 daily duo wash set, this includes a body & hair wash and a face wash £10 (Boots)
                • Lynx wash bag set, this includes two Lynx shower gel & a deodrant £10 (Boots/Superdrug)
                • Gillette flexiball set, this includes the flexiball razor & hydrating hydra gel £10 (Superdrug/Boots)
                • Aftershave; eg David Beckham, Ted Baker etc £10 (Superdrug/Boots)

                Websites: Boots Amazon Paperchase The body shop Superdrug

                I hope this has given you lots of ideas to fill up those stockings!!

                Before I go, day six of my beauty advent calender…

                A face make up brush. This is again a cute small size. 

                Ho Ho Ho 

                Roseanne 🎅

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                OOTD: A Night Out look 🍹

                Last night we had pre drinks at mine & Tim’s and then headed to town to celebrate my brother in law Dan’s 27th Birthday. 

                I really liked this outfit as it was a nice going out outfit but it was actually really comfy too, great for dancing 💃

                I’ve also included the make up look that I went for, I’ll include as much information about the products I used & the clothes as I can!

                We’ll start with the outfit first as I based the make up look on what I was wearing (Once I had decided!!)

                Blouse: Primark £8-11 (sorry I can’t remember exactly)

                Jeans, high waisted super skinny: Primark £8 reduced from £9

                Shoes: Black patent moccasins, Primark £8

                Choker:  with rose gold tips, Ebay £2.50 for a set of 2

                I love these jeans for this look as they are really skinny and quite a dark denim so they look really smart with this outfit & are perfect for a night out. I don’t usually wear trouser for a night out but it was nice for a change. 

                The choker finished off this outfit really well, my sister got it for me from Ebay and it’s really cool. It comes as a set of two with a plain black velvet one. 

                I really liked how my make up turned out last night, I went a bit extra with the eyes as I think this is what sets a night out look apart from a everyday look.

                Base/Foundation: Body shop bb cream shade 2, £12 & Bourjois Radiance reveal healthy mix foundation (1 pump) £9.99

                Concealor: Collection lasting perfection in ‘Cool medium’ for the face, Superdrug £4.19 & Bourjois Radiance reveal in ‘Ivory’ for under the eyes, Superdrug £8.99

                Blush: Revolution ‘Blush goddess’ blush palette, Superdrug £6 

                Highlighter: Sleek MakeUp Highlighter palette ‘Precious metals’ Superdrug£9.99

                Lipstick: Mac Velvet teddy £15 

                Eyes: Revolution ‘Fortune favours the brave’ palette, Superdrug £9.99

                Charlotte Tilbury ‘Legendary lashes’ mascara £25 

                Make up brushes: Real techniques brushes

                I really liked this look and I think my eyeshadow skills are defiantly improving.

                This maroon, brown eye look went really well with my outfit, the revolution palette has some gorgeous colours.

                The lipstick is a browny nude which I usually don’t like at all but I think this one is growing on me, I may need to add this to my Christmas list!! 

                I hope you enjoyed this going out look 💋

                What are your make up favs for a great night out or an everyday look?

                Until next time,

                Roseanne 🙂

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                Real Technique brushes 🖌

                My lovely husband bought me a few Real Technique brush sets as I have wanted some got ages and they were on offer on Groupon 👍 Here’s what I got, how much they cost and which ones are my favourites…

                Core collection  £11.99

                Contour Brush: delicately applies highlighter to the cheek bones for a sheer, soft focus Contour. 

                Pointed Foundation Brush: unique cut for use with liquid foundation to build custom coverage.

                Detailer Brush: precision cut to effortlessly conceal problem areas; or, use with lipstick for long lasting shape and definition.

                Buffing Brush: Ultra plush bristles ideal for full coverage application of powder and mineral foundation.

                Panoramic case: The duel carrier and stand keeps brushes organised on your counter or on the go. Also perfect for drying brushes upside down.

                Deluxe gift set £14.49

                Multi Task Brush: for effortless application of powder, blush and bronzer.

                EXCLUSIVE Tapered Foundation Brush: features a sense, rounded head for a perfect complexion.

                EXCLUSIVE Angles Highlighter Brush: add Glow to your cheeks or use for contouring of the nose.

                Base Shadow Brush: applies a sooth flawless foundation of colour.

                Fine Liner Brush: for precision application of liquid or cream eyeliner.

                EXCLUSIVE Glam To Go Clutch: stores brushes for touching your your look on the go!

                Starter kit
                The starter kit comes with: 

                • A Brow Brush 
                • Base Shadow Brush 
                • Deluxe Crease Brush 
                • Fine Liner Brush
                • Accent Brush

                  My favourites 

                  These are a few of the brushes that kind have enjoyed using in particular.

                  (From top):

                  • Buffing Brush
                  • Base Shadow Brush 
                  • Angled Highlighter Brush 
                  • Contour Brush 

                    The Buffing Brush is really good for blending your make up and for the finishing touch. When I’ve done my contouring with bronzer, applied blusher and highlighter I like to blend using this Brush.  

                    The Base Shadow Brush is great for applying both creme and powder eyeshadow and is a really nice shape.

                    The Angled Highlighter Brush is amazing for applying highlighter! I love this one so much. The angled brush sweeps across the cheek bones really nicely and adds a lovely subtle light to your face.  

                    The Contour Brush is the perfect shape and size for applying both creme or powder. This is perfect for defining my cheekbones.

                    Are there any other Real Technique brushes you could recommend? Let me know!

                    Until next time,

                    Roseanne 🙂

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                    Today’s make up look 💄

                    I thought I would share today’s make up look! It’s quite a low key look, focusing on the eyes 👀

                    I apologise if the pictures aren’t great but I’m in the process of getting a new phone 🙂

                    Disclaimer: I don’t claim to be good at applying make up, this is still relatively new to me but I’m really enjoying it and I love applying it all and trying  out different looks! 

                    I’ll list the products I used for each part of the look.
                    So here it is…

                    So, I started off by moisturising using my Olay Beauty Fluid. I apply this all over the face and rub it in.

                    Next up I applied my illuminator. I used Sleek Make ups Barekissed illuninator in the shade ‘Casablanca’. I applied this using a beauty blender.

                    It gives my skin a lovely glow.

                    Next up I applied my foundation layer, for a lighter finish today I used my BB cream. The BB cream I used is The body shop All-in-one BB cream Shade no 2.

                    After foundation I applied Concealer. I applied this under my eyes to hide any dark circles and on any spots or blemishes. I used a beauty blender to apply both my BB cream & Concealor.

                    The concealer I used was Collections lasting perfection concealor in shade no 2 ‘Cool medium’.

                    After concealor I did my blusher & highlighter 👑

                    I used Bourjois Paris blusher in shade 74 ‘Rose Ambre’. The highlighter I used is by Revolution and is one of their baked highlighters.

                    Eyes!

                    I used a mix of palettes for this, I’ll pop a list below.

                    Before applying eyeshadow I use a primer, I would definatly recommend this as it makes the eyeshadow apply better & last longer. The primer I used was by Revolution, Focus & Fix eye primer.

                    I used a pale pink for the base, a shimmery pink in the crease, a dark brown/grey tone for the outer corner of the eye, a cream tone for the inner corners and a dark burgundy to add definition at the corners & under the lower lash line.

                    Palettes used…

                    • Revolutions Redemption palette Iconic 3
                    • Maybellines The blushed nudes
                    • Barry Ms Super Natural Eyeshadow palette Superdrug exclusive. 

                    The Mascara I used is Dior’s ‘Diorshow’ Mascara in black.

                    Next up eyebrows…

                    I get my eyebrows threaded and tinted so all I do is shape and fill them using my Maybelline brow satin in the shade ‘Medium brown’. I will be featuring this in my next Beauty haul blog but I would definatly recommend giving this product a go.

                    Finally, lips 💄 I love liquid lipsticks but this time I went for a lipstick with a matte finish.

                    This is a MAC lipstick in shade ‘Pink plaid’. I got this from duty free on my recent holiday & I love this pinky tone. Pinks are defiantly my favourite when it comes to most make up items 🌸🌹

                    I used my Revolution Pro fix Oil control Fixing Spray at the end to make the make up last longer.

                    Here’s the final look 🙂 

                    If you have any questions about the products I used let me know and I’ll try my best to answer them 👍

                    Until next time,

                    Roseanne 🙂

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