December's Beauty Favorites

This month, i have been wearing a little more makeup, since the cold weather has drained a lot of the colour in my skin. also, instead of wearing my usual makeup, I've stepped a bit out in the open and decided to try some different products!


The Pore-fessional by Benefit

In my advent calender which my mum made, (you can click here to read it), inside one of the pouches, i got a miniature `The Pore-fessional. this is soo good! it really covers my pores on my upper-cheek and my t-zone! unfortunately, this primer is a little on the costly side, but it is very worth it! click here to purchase!!


Mister Lash Booster by Givenchy Paris

This is very good and i am in LLOOVVEE with it! it makes your lashes stronger and much more fuller! i have noticed such an big difference in my lashes! you can also use it for your eyebrows, but i haven't tried it yet, but i will soon. again, this is very pricey. i couldn't seem to find it on Boots or Superdrug, but found it on Sephora. click here to buy it!


High Lights by Techic

Wow, isn't this little pot of joy just amazing?! High Lights is a highlighter (hense the name) and it is probably one of my favorites this month. you can use this to highlight the brow bone, your cheeks, on your cupid's bow and even mix it with a daily moisturizer to give a healthy glow! this is super great and is very subtle. the only bad thing about this, is you really have to massage it in your skin to make it blend. suprisingly for this amazing quality, it is extreamly cheap! to be exact, it is £1.99, never would have guessed, right? you can click here to buy it.


Thick & Fast by Soap & Glory

Thick & Fast is one of my all time favorite mascaras. it makes your lashes look so fake but not in he tacky kind of way. they look a million times fuller and longer. i hardly notice any clumps whilst applying it! i love it so much and it will always be my favorite mascara! you can buy it here!


The Damned Lips by Topshop

Lastly, this is one of my favorite lipsticks. it is a lovely burgundy colour, and the more you apply, the heavier it looks which is great for day or night! it applies on so easily and the shade is perfect for my coloured skin! if you would like buy it, just click here!

thankyou for reading, i am sorry i have not included any pictures, this is because i don't have anything to take them with :( 

 

Paris Memories :(

Ahh i've recently been thinking about my wonderful trip to Paris with my school. i went for a weekend, urgh it went waaay to quick! i made so many friends, tried some very new food, and had a BLAST! i wish i could go back again,  and re-live it all! totally recommended getting super excited if you are going or going to be going to France soon (new tongue twister). here are some photos from Paris!
-Safiyah.K




even got a chance to sunbathe next to the Eiffel Tower!


 amazing bridge we visited.

















yes, i am fully aware i look like a hungry chipmunk in this... this was taken when i recently got braces!

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Christmas Quiz With | Lucy!

Today, me and Lucy, who is an amazzinnnggg blogger, are going to do a Christmas Quiz because it's almost christmas (!!!!) and thought it would be quite fun and useful for you, so  if you want you can do this quiz with friends & family! lets get to it!

1. Which children's builder claimed the number one spot at Christmas time in 2000?
Safi: Bob the Builder
Lucy: The only children's builder i know is Bob The Builder so that's my answer.


2. Which monarch prepares a speech which is broadcasted on Christmas Day?
Safi: The Queen (if thats even a monarch??)
Lucy: The Queen!

3. Which male actor was left home alone at Christmas?
Safi: I don't know his name! 
Lucy: Scrooge!

4. In Charles Dickins' Christmas Carol which grumpy character says 'Bah Humbug'?
Safi: Scrooge
Lucy: Oh no i can't even remember his name in the film let alone in real life so i'm gonna guess... Max Something? I have no idea.

5. Which popular carbonated soft drink uses red lorries in its Christmas advertising?
Safi: Coca Cola, going to see the "Red Lorrie" hopefully this month!
Lucy: Coca Cola or 'Coke' what ever it is haha.

6. Which leader banned Christmas pudding and mince pies during the 17th Century?
Safi: Queen Victoria
Lucy: Again i have no idea what so ever so i'm just gonna say Henry 8th

7. Which British male group had Christmas number ones in 1963, 1965 and 1967?
Safi: Take that... gosh this is hard
Lucy: Band Aid? 
      
8 . What huge Christmas gift did France give to the United States of America in 1886?   
Safi: A Christmas Tree
Lucy:  I think it was the Statue Of Liberty.

9 . What Xmas product did Sir Henry Cole produce in 1843?   
Safi: Mince Pies, just guessing here haha
Lucy: I don't think i've ever heard of Henry Cole but i think he produced idk Christmas Crackers

10. Which movie is set at Christmas time and stars Cameron Diaz, Jack Black, Jude Law and Kate Winlet?
Safi: Bad Teacher?
Lucy: I will hate myself after i find out the answer because i'm pretty sure i know it but it might be Love Actually.

That's all of the questions! Now to find out the answers! 

1. Bob The Builder / 1 to safi, 1 to lucy
2. Queen Elizabeth / 2 to safi, 2 to lucy
3. Macaulay Culkin / 2 to safi, 2 to lucy
4. Scrooge / 3 to safi, 3 to lucy
5. Coca Cola / 4 to safi,4 to lucy
6. Oliver Cromwell / 4 to safi, 4 to lucy 
7. The Beatles / 4 to safi, 4 to lucy
8. The Statue Of Liberty / 4 to safi, 5 to lucy
9. Christmas Cards / 4 to safi, 5 to lucy
10. The Holiday / 4 to safi, 5 to lucy

So Lucy wins! It's been great doing a colab with her, maybe we'll do another one soon?
Go check out her blog here: perksofbeingluce

-Safiyah.K

(taken with an iphone 4s believe it or not!)

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Advent Calendar

Happy first day of December everyone! This year me and my sister are doing something different regarding Advent Calendars. Instead of only having a chocolate calendar this year - we also have another one to share between us. It will be  full with little gifts from eachother. I'm just guessing mine is probably full of makeup and food (?) haha. Our gifts are all in a little paper bag pouch with our name stamped onto it. They are all on numbered pegs hanging from a string, which is attached to a frame. This is such a cute idea for Advent Calendar next year - or maybe this year if you really want to miss a day!
(this is what our calendar looks like!)

Gift Guide | 2014



Finding Present's for someone is really hard for me. Every year I want to buy presents for people that they would really appreciate, but I find it so hard! I'm hoping you do too, haha. So, to help you, I have came up with a guide for everyone! I have made them beauty related because, well, who doesn't like a bit of beauty? 

For: Her  
In this set, it comes with a hand lotion, nail brush and a 4 way nail buffer. It is currently on offer at Superdrug, click here to purchase. 
This nail varnish set, comes with three popular colours by Essie. Whoever you buy this for, they are guaranteed  to love it! Click here to buy it.
Lastly, this set by Benefit comes with makeup products by them. It is worth £54.46, but is only £24.50 in Boots! Bargain! This is defiantly worth buying, click here to purchase while the offer lasts!


For: Him
This rather nice looking set by Lab Series comes with a face wash & a all in one face treatment! Click here to buy it.
This little gift box by Lynx comes with deodorant body spray, a shower gel & a anti-perspirant deodorant. This is perfect for a little gift! Click here to buy it.

This deodorant by Ted Baker is a perfect stocking filler for your Dad, Brother, Uncle or whoever! Click here.

I hope this helps you to get the perfect gift for someone you love!
Are you excited for Christmas if you celebrate it? I am!

Technic Winter Collection

































I will be doing some reviews on some makeup from this collection and some others to compare. If you have any specific piece of makeup above you want me to talk about, don't hesitate to comment below.

25 Facts About Me!

1. When I was younger, I went ballet classes & I went to dance classes. I still do dance classes but now at a different school!

2. I love water to death. I think its probably one of my favorite drinks, even though many people think its bland, haha

3. My bestest friend is called Kamaren. She's pretty awesome ;)

4. On my right hand, my middle finger bends over : /

5. I don't like the Dolmio lasagne ingredient jars

6. I have braces :(

7. My birthday is on the 15th of July

8. I used to have a Bunny called Charlie - Brown

9. I have extremely curly hair!

10. I get really cold, really easily, so often need a coat wherever I go

11. After I finish with the Harry Potter series, I'm going to read them all again (addict much)

12. I love apple, custard and jam donuts more than you might think

13. I have an immensely oversized nail varnish collection

14. I have an iPhone 4s, and I smashed the screen whilst watching a movie in a cinema. Don't put your phone on the seat you are sitting on, word of advice!!

15. I spend hours on end on Youtube, Twitter, Instagram, Vine... the list could go on!

16. I don't have Facebook, way to much hassle

17. My favorite takeaway is Domino's Pizza & Nandos

18. Winter is my absolute favorite time of the year!

19. I love driving around in the car at night ( I don't drive - my parents do aha)

20. I hate flying on planes, unless I have a stock of food in front of me & a bottle of Ice Tea

21. I love to cook! (hence why i love to eat...)


22. I own a tiny makeup collection... for now ;)


23. I love taking photos on my crappy iPhone and trying to make them look professional

24. I usually have a lot of spare time, so that is why I often blog!

25. At the moment, I am poorly, but am still typing this *sniffs*

Comment below some facts about yourself!

-Safiyah.K


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Nair Remover

Today i braved the exception of using hair removal cream, not knowing it could almost kill me. Yes, it really hurt, more than you might think. I used a brand called Nair, and by looking at their products, their company is based on hair. The product from the company i used is called Nair: Facial Brush On Sensitive Hair Remover. To be totally honest, i have really sensitive skin and this did irritate me a lot, and im surprised because it is especially for sensitive skin! (dreading what the normal one is like...)

The applicator is a brush, and quite bristley for me. you apply the "substance" on any facial hair, i put it on my upper lip. leave on for no longer than 5 minuets, and wipe it off with a wet flannel. after that just splash your face with cold water! after its all off it still did sting, a lot more than it did while the remover was on my face. Luckily for me, i have an Aloe Vera plant which has a soothing jell inside the leafs. this helped and reduced the stinning on my skin soo much and i totally recommend getting this plant! if not, you can buy a tub of it in most drugstores and pharmacies. 

Overall, the product did work, it just hurt a lot. i really reccomened this if you do not mind a bit of full on - unintended pain, haha. and also, it really smells, seriously, it stunk my whole house out! Anyway, You can buy this product at Boots, Superdrug, and most other drugstores!

Safiyah.K
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