Soap & Glory are by far one of the most popular beauty brands right now. With their quirky packaging, names and super-yummy scents, whats not to love?! Whether you fancy smelling like a zesty lemon pie or a human bubble gum, you'll end up filling your bathroom cabinets with the stuff! 

I've decided to review a few of my all time favorite products from Soap & Glory, as you can't be missing out on these wonderful treats for your skin and hair! There are honestly hundreds of products now available at +Boots UK , +Superdrug  and other leading health and beauty stores, so you can thank me later when you've stocked up!

Scrub Of Your Life 
 One of the best body scrubs you'll find right now. The thick scrub glides onto your skin and gently exfoliates the skin in minutes. The scrub creates a foamy like texture against the skin. I love that after you've rinsed the product off, you are still left with a super soft coating to your skin which then also acts as a moisturizer. Could you seriously ask for more? No lie, this is my fave body scrub I've ever bought and I can't live without it! 

10/10!!

Glad Hair Day
 A glorious shampoo that leaves you feeling fresh as a daisy! The Ultra-Shine Shampoo is perfect for all hair types with a fruity fragrance! Rated five star by leading beauty mags, it's no joke that this everyday shampoo is worth every penny! One great thing about this shampoo is if your hair is a little greasy, you can re-apply without having to worry about stripping your hair of its natural oils or going dry. Just massage a small amount onto the hands. A little goes a long way! 

7/10!

Clean On Me 
Creamy moisture shower gel that hydrates the skin with every use. A great option if you are like me and go mad with shower gel until your whole body is just a giant bubble. Add a handful of Clean On Me onto damp skin and watch it turn into a thick, luxurious lather in seconds. The smell stays on your skin once your dry and a little travel bottle is great to take on holiday!  

8/10! 

Hand Food 
Hand Food is by far one of the best hand lotions I've ever used. I even have a little travel size one that's great to pop in your handbag whilst you're on-the-go! The floral and soapy smell makes your hands feel instantly refreshed and leaves your skin super-soft and supple. Perfect if you job involves hands-on tasks or computer work. 
8/10!

The Righteous Butter 
Mmmmmmm! So good I could eat it! (But please don't!). The Righteous butter is a flippin' savior if you are prone to dry skin! I smother myself in this once I've had a bath or a shower. The butter can be applied on damp skin or dry skin, so take your pick! I wake up the next morning and my skin feels revitalized and brand new. I recommend using this straight after you've had a bath or shower for the best results. It won't disappoint! 
9/10!

Orangeasm Body Wash
The scent this gives off is just Orgasmic. I'm guessing that's what made them name this body wash Orangeasm. Literally, I can't explain how fruit and tropical this product is. I smother myself in this when I'm in the shower and even bought a separate bottle to keep at my boyfriends. Yes, it's that amazing! I recommend this body wash being put at the top of your to-buy lists when you next need essentials for the bathroom! The formula is a mixture of Ginseng, Pink Pepper-berry, Green Mandarin, Sicilian Lemon and Orange peel oils..about as Zesty as it gets!
10/10!!


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I don't know about you, but I'm a sucker for Lush Cosmetics. Literally any given chance, I'll be scooting into a Lush store and checking out new bath bombs, bath oils and hair products. I love the quirky designs, use of pigments and how beautiful a bath looks after dropping a fresh new bath bomb in the tub!

After taking a trip to Lush in Chelmsford today, I snapped up a few images and thought I'd share some of my favorite products and showcase some of the latest items available right now..

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 The Experimenter - £3.95
A pretty little Hexagonal shaped bath bomb in an array of pastel shades. Watch this beauty bubble and fizz in the bath like a motion picture. Create a gorgeous multi-coloured tub in minutes which includes popping candy and comforting fair trade Vanilla.

Rub Rub Rub - £5.95 
This pastel shade body scrub cube is filled with sea salt, glitter and Cherry Blossom extract. Perfect for exfoliation whilst soaking yourself silly! At just £5.95 these scrub cubes last for ages.

The Modfather - £3.65
One of the latest additions to the Lush family is The Modfather. These retro inspired bubble bars will have you feeling nostalgic whilst running a hot bath. Made from Brazilian Orange oil, crumble a little in the tub and feel the benefits in seconds.
Honey Bee - £3.65
Take the sting out of the day with the Lush Honey Bee bath bomb. The soothing Honey bath bomb includes Aloe Vera and cleansing Rhassoul Mud for a relaxing treat at the end of a days work!

Full Of Grace - £8.25
This luxury facial serum is made from fresh Portabello Mushrooms and Amazonian Butter to soften and leave skin feeling beautifully renewed. These gracious bars last forever, so worth every penny!

One more of my favourite products new to the range is the limited edition Pop Art inspired Fathers Day bath bombs. Grab yours now for a quirky little gift for your Dad this year! Fathers Day packages are also available, so pop by a store to find the perfect present!

I recently purchased a number of Lush Cosmetics products for my sisters birthday, as she is also a huge Lush fan, here's what I bought...


From left to right: Dragon Egg Bath Bomb, Needles & Pines Shower Jelly, Frozen Bath Bomb, Vanilla Pod Bath Oil and Mmm Marshmallow Bath Oil.







 
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Okay, so as you already know, Sleek Make Up is becoming ever more popular in the UK and are busier than ever when it comes to bringing us the latest and greatest. With a wide variety of different products being available online and in stores, Sleek is taking the make up world by storm.

One of my favorite products from the Sleek range is the Sleek 'Matte Me Lip Cream'

All I can say is.... I have four shades already!  The high quality lip brush glides the product on smoothly over the lips like silk and it then dries to a gorgeous matte effect that lasts for hours.

My all time favorite shade is Birthday Suit. A gorgeous nude colour with a hint of pink. One thing I love about these lip creams is the fact they are so pigmented. Many lip creams these days fade so quickly, but these babies stay on for hours, even if you're eating and drinking.

Birthday Suit: 

A beautiful nude with a hint of pink.

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Petal:

A gorgeous, feminine pastel pink.

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Fandango Purple: 

A bright, showstopping bright purple.

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Riojo Red:  

A popping shade of red.

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If you haven't heard of her, you're about to. Mariel Clayton is one of the latest photographers to create unusual and conceptual pieces of art using a mixture of Barbie Dolls and Japanese minatures. Her work is forever unique and gives off vivid and sometimes morbid vibes, but thats why we love her! Her witty and dark scene set-ups can leave so much to the imagination which makes it even more engaging for all audiences. 

Below are some of my favourite pieces from the artist herself. Remember to visit her online store, instagram and social media for more information and the latest updates.

1) Barbie Behaving Badly
This image explores human sexuality and makes you paint a story in your mind of what some couples can get up to behind closed doors. I love how cheeky and unexpected the scene is, as you can see Barbie has dropped her carton of eggs in an unexpected turn of events as she is baking. I love how Mariel has also portrayed Barbie to be 'in the zone' as she is placed smoking a cigarette whilst enjoying the moment! Imagine how tiny that miniture cigarette is...

2) Gameplay
I love the concept of this piece. Where the common gender roles have been cleverly switched over. This explores the many ideas men imagine as an ideal fantasy, but then they are turn around in an unusual manner. We would normally expect the male to be sitting in a gamer chair playing their Xbox game whilst their girlfriend kept them 'happy'. The detail in each image is insane, as you can spot mini bottles of Jack Daniels, iPads, iPhones and music speakers.

3) The Serial Killer 

Mariel is amazing at creating images with a morbid twist, as the popular Barbie we know and love is turned into a serial killer in this piece. Barbie is pictured clearing up her rather 'bloody' mess after beheading Ken in her kitchen. Look closely and you will spot Kens hand is boiling away in a pan and his head is placed slap bang in the middle of her fridge. Her puppy is sitting directly behind his dog bowl which has been used to catch the rest of Kens blood. Ewwww! 

4) Hot Sauce

Well Ken certainly isn't expecting this! Shot with a dark and moody lighting, Barbie is pictured undressed whilst holding a miniture pot of hot sauce behind her back. The rest of the story is up to your imagination...

5) Love 

Slightly less morbid that the previous images, Mariels take on love touches the heart. This simple image includes Barbie and Ken embracing eachother after Barbie receives Tiffany & Co jewellery with wine and chocolates. (Just check out how cute that iconinc Tiffany box is!). The vignetting around the image makes it warm and emotional.

All in all Mariels work is undeniably creative and something you don't see every day in the world of art.

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Contouring is becoming one of the most popular make-up techniques this year, so more and more beauty brands are creating contour kits for people just getting started, right up to the professional make-up artists who want to expand their collection.

 Below are my top 6 of the best contour kits available on the market right now. All products include a link in the title, which will take you straight to the product page online! Thank me later! 

1) Bobbi Brown BBU Palette - £200 

The ultimate contour kit for advanced contourers! This beautiful palette features 13 shades of Bobbi's skin flattering Corrector, 14 shades of Creamy Concealer and 20 shades of Foundation Stick. Could you really ask for more?!

2) Anastasia Pro Series Contour Cream Kit - £39 

The cream incarnation of Anastasia’s bestselling Pro Series Contour Kit is here! 4 palettes, each starring 6 shades of sheer-yet-pigmented, buildable sculpting and highlighting creams, to enhance your features and grant a more ‘3D’ effect. Perfect for advanced make-up artists, but also comes with a step-by-step contour guide for beginners!

3) Clinique Chubby Stick Contour Sticks - £19 (available from boots)

Beautifully smooth and blendable, the Clinique Chubby Stick is a great investment for contouring. These chubby sticks last for ages and a little goes a long way. The super blendable sticks come in a variety of different colours which makes it easy to find the suitable shades to match your skintone.

4) Urban Decay Naked Flushed £22.50 

A feminine collection of shades including bronzing, blush and highlighting powder. The Naked Palette from Urban Decay. This palette is perfect for everyone and creates a beautiful finish effortlessly. The palette also includes a generous sized mirror to help a smoother application!

5) Sleek Contour Kit - £9.99 (available at Boots) 

Availbable in Light, Medium and Dark, the Sleek contour kit is a great start up kit for many beauty lovers. The Sleek Kit contains gorgous warm tones and includes shimmer shades too.

6) Barry M Contour Kit - £6.49 (available at Boots)

A great purchase for beginners. I actually bought this and wasn't 100% sure if I could do it, but after a couple of tries I was already noticing how well the powders blended and the difference in the look of my face. It also comes complete with a cheatsheet inside to get you started!

Need extra help? Check out below for easy steps on how to contour..

Some inspirational before and after photos...

With Autumn in full swing and Winter just around the corner, it's time for a make-up makeover. Fresh porcelain skin, smokey eyes and statement berry lipstick is back. 

November is one of my favourite months to give myself a little make-up restyle, so below I have gathered some of my favourite make up looks, favourite lipsticks and celebrity styles all in one little berry inspired post...

Get Yourself A Berry Lipstick
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Monte Carlo - £5.50 - Superdrug - Shop Here

To complete any make up look, a berry hue lipstick is the ultimate statement this season. My favourite lippy for this look has got to be Monte Carlo by NYX Cosmetics. The smooth texture glides on beautifully and lasts longer than your average product. Team with smokey brown eyes for a bold and daring look in seconds.

Perfect Your Smokey Eye Routine

Too Faced Natural Smokey Eye Kit - £32 - Debenhams - Shop Here

Smokey eyes add instant glamour and oozes femininity. The best smokey eye for this season is made up of a variety of browns, golds, deep chocolate hues and classic pink tones. The Too Faced Natural Smokey Eye Kit is perfect. The product is a saint as it helps you create your chosen look that can be updated from a natural day smokey eye to a high fashion look with the help of a seriously well thought out pallette.

Opt For A Matte Nail Varnish
Barry M Matte Nail Paint - £3.99 - Boots - Shop Here 
 Barry M is by far one of the best brands to look at if you're after specific colours and shades. The Barry M paint lasts forever and the latest matte range has been updated with this beautiful colour called 'Burgundy Crush'. The berry hues are perfect against any skin done, from pale porcelain to a dark olive. The matte effect works wonders and will complete your winter berry look with ease.



Celebs love the berry look...
Pictured, left to right: Queen Letizia of Spain, Joan Smalls and Aishwarya Rai

In Britain, it's inevitable..it's going to rain. So why not check out some of the latest, on-trend raincoats and rain macs available right now, so your ready for whatever weather the UK throws at you. To shop the items, simply click the title of each item! Voila! 

ASOS - High Shine Rain Mac - £45

Stay dry this summer with one of the best wardrobe essentials in England. The classic rain mac is a great item to have handy if the weather man is warning of showers! Light, compact and waterproof. The rain mac is true to size, includes a large hood and easy press studs to fasten. The rain mac is a superb option to take with you to any planned festivals you have this year too! You're good to go! 

 Missguided - Pink Holographic Rain Mac - £30

 Holographic designs are definitely not budging this year and are still just as popular as they were back in the Spice Girls days. This amazing pink holographic rain mac from Missguided proves it. Perfect if you're looking to stand out from the crowd this season. Including two large pockets, a roomy hood and drawstring features, you'll have everything you need to stay dry wherever you go. This Missguided must-have also comes in a pearlescent baby pink if you fancy something a little more subtle.

Topshop - Yellow Plastic Rain Mac - £55