REVIEW- Collection Deluxe Edition Lipsticks

As I was walking through Wilkinson's  (of all places) the other day, I spotted these lipsticks from Collection. As an avid collector of Rimmel Kate Moss lipsticks, I almost feel nervous to try out other brands but as they were reduced to £2.98 each, I though what better time than now. 

In my opinion, for the price they are superb quality. The colours are extremely pigmented and long lasting and for half the price of my usual lipsticks, I was surprised at this. They are not drying to the lips at all, rather the opposite and leave lips feeling moisturized.  From left to right, the colours I purchased were 05 Silent Movie, 03 Charleston and 01 Prohibition although other colours are available in Boots and Superdrug, I believe. I would definitely look into buying more colours from the collection, and it just shows that you don't have to pay a large amount of money for high quality products.

E x 

PERSONAL #1 - Gaining Control

Hiya lovelies,

I think sometimes it's important to take a laid back approach to life and figure out life as you go, but there has to be an element of control. I feel like the past year has been me trying out different things and living life with no boundaries and it's not ended well. I'm now at a point in time where my financial situation is tragic, my health is questionable and my housing situation shouldn't even be talked about, it's that bad. If anyone told me that university life would end up like this after one year, I would be making second thoughts about applying.

I'm not trying to put anyone off applying to university, that is not my aim. Alongside all the bad stuff, it's been the year I've met a set of amazing friends, I've learnt how to cook to a reasonable level (frozen chicken bakes and curly fries...) and most of all, I've survived. I mean, I am going to have to spend the next year living off cereal and sandwiches with Netflix as my form of entertainment but I've learnt from my mistakes. This year will be the year of escaping my overdraft and losing all the weight I managed to collect from a collection of KFCs and Subway sandwiches.

I feel positive for once in my life.

Thank you for reading,

E x

Birthday and Moving Out Letter! 30/05/2015

Okay, so it's kind of hard for me to talk about this without getting extremely emotional and i don't know why. My first year of university is officially over and I've moved out. Unfortunately moving day was also my birthday and my best friend Paige wrote the cutest letter inside my card. I cried when I read it the first time and I've cried every time since.

'Dear Eleanor Rachel Sonita Wright (aka Leena Rodney),
I can't believe that today is your last day in KES (we made it!!!) . I can still remember that creepy, seedy face you always do, I knew we would be true friends (cos pretty, obvs). But seriously people say you make the best friends when you move to uni and I can honestly say I fully agree . You are the best friend I have and I couldn't have asked to live with anyone better. We've made so many memories and I can't even begin to explain how much I've enjoyed myself and how grateful I am that you have been there for me when I've truly needed someone. Thank you for being so fab and I can't wait to move in with you next year so we can make more beaut, creepy odd mems (no sharing beds though, well mebs a few times). I know it's stupid being upset when i will see you in like 3 months but no more hours of talking shit and basically bitching in the kitchen or you getting in my bed whilst I take forevs to get ready (soz bbz). Anyways I need to help you move stuff now so I will end this.
PS. Send me ugly snapchats when home ye. Pls also have a great birthday, see you soon petal from your gurjuss bestie and baby g Paige xxx'

UPDATE: I started writing this a while ago but never posted it. This summer has been a difficult one for me and it's made me look back on the past year and cringe at myself a tad bit. Although we didn't get to see each other over the summer, Paige is one of them people you can text in the middle of the night or Skype and she'll answer even if she's shattered and probably wants to sleep. Our friendship is the only thing that I can count on throughout life and whenever I'm down, the level of sarcasm always cheers me up. Basically, advice for everyone, have a friend like her because she's a fab cretin.
Thank you for reading,
E x

Huge Drugstore Summer Beauty Haul!

Hiya lovelies,

About a week ago, I went on a bit of a venture to town to pick up some new beauty bits and pieces. I know I shouldn't be spending a lot of money but seeing as though this year I'm taking a new direction with my blog, i thought I'd try out some new products so I could review them in the weeks to come.

Listed below are the products bought and as soon as they are reviewed, you will be able to click on the name to take you there, 

• Makeup Revolution London Redemption Palette Essential Mattes 2  
• Makeup Revolution London Vivid Baked Highlighter - Peach Lights
• Makeup Revolution London Pro Base Eye Primer
• L'Oreal Paris False Lash Superstar Mascara- Black
• L'Oreal Paris Lipstick - 228 VIP
• L'Oreal Paris Super Liner - 100 Black Smoke
• Rimmel London Fix and Perfect Pro Primer
• Rimmel London Lipstick - 43
• Rimmel London Lipstick - 48
• Real Techniques Brushes - Core Collection

Thank you for reading this post.

E x

REGENERATE Enamel Science - 'BEFORE I TRY'

Hiya lovelies,

So today I'm here with a bit of a different type of post to usual. As an Elle Insider, I have been offered the opportunity to try REGENERATE Enamel Science for 30 days and share my thoughts on the products. I was emailed about this a month ago and had forgotten all about it until a brown package showed up at my door today. I am excited to give this a try as hopefully it will make me feel more confident with my smile and improve the appearance and quality of my teeth. I start the challenge tomorrow and will let you know what my first impressions are and then the overall opinion at the end.

80% of tooth problems are caused my enamel erosion and acids attacks. This erosion is frequently unnoticed and happens to everyone, at all ages, making teeth increasingly vulnerable.

REGENERATE Enamel Science system is the first able to reverse this early erosion and regenerate enamel mineral.

Advanced Toothpaste - Daily Use

RRP: £10 

Boosting Serum -3 Mins, 3 Days, Once a Month

RRP: £30

These products retail at total for £40 which is rather pricey for toothpaste in my opinion but to be given the opportunity to try them out for a month is an honour.

I hope you enjoyed reading.

Thank you

E x

Bake With Me - American Muffins

Hiya lovelies,

So today I am here with a recipe for American Muffins.

INGREDIENTS

• 150g Plain Flour
• 1 1/2 level teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 level Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Medium Egg
• 40g Caster Sugar
• 110ml Milk
• 50g Butter

METHOD

1. Prepare muffin tins with paper cases.
2. Preheat oven to 200 deg C/ Gas Mark 6.
3. Sieve flour, salt and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Add sugar and stir well.
4. Gently melt the butter in a saucepan and leave to cool slightly.
5. Beat the egg in a small basin.
6. Stir in the milk and the melted butter.
7. Pour all the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients
8. Gently stir in any other flavourings.
9. Spoon the mixture into paper cases so that each case is no more than 3/4 full.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until tops are light brown and will spring up when pressed gently.

I hope you enjoyed this post.

Thank you for reading.

E x

Bake with Me - Buns

 

Hiya lovelies,

So today I'm going to show you a cheap and easy recipe which is perfect for students as it can class as pudding for many meals in the week. This recipe can be used to make 12 buns.

INGREDIENTS

• 100g(4oz) Self Raising Flour
• 100g (4oz) Margarine
• 100g(4oz) Sugar
• 2 Eggs, Beaten

METHOD

1. Cream Margarine and Sugar.
2. Fold in Egg and Sugar a little bit at a time.
3. Bake at 190 degrees C, 375 degrees F, Gas Mark 5 for 15-18 Minutes

VARIATIONS

Cherry, Walnut, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip

I hope you enjoyed this post,

Thank you for reading

E x