Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde Mascara

One thing i have found i favour in a mascara is a good old comb wand, as i am someone who sits there for ages layering her mascara this has become quite necessary to avoid clumps. I am a massive fan of Bourjois anyway so i was really excited to try put this new mascara.

I have always felt that a wand really makes the mascara and this unique wand with spherical bristles really helps to coat each lash with out any clumping and lots of definition and volume. I really love this mascara and if you haven't tried it yet you need to get involved. If you grab it now you can get it for the cracking price of £6.99 saving you £3, you can get yours HERE

Top 5 Festival Wardrobe Essentials

Festival season is my favourite time of year, i have been to quite a few different ones and have managed to master the fine art of the festival wardrobe. On my first ever festival i made the big mistake of taking too many clothes that i would never wear and believe me at every festival there is always a very long walk to everything and you have to carry that bag lol.

In this post i thought i would narrow it down to my top 5 essential items to make it easier for all of you lovelies with the upcoming season :-)

Denim shorts are a big must have item in my opinion, they go with everything, they are comfy, you can style them with wellies and a rain mac if the weather gets bad and if you are anything like me then as soon as the summer season starts they are always gracing your body. These ones are mega cute with the crochet detail and the lighter colour makes then oh so summery, they are an absolute steal at £12 and you can check them out HERE

A maxi dress if always a good idea as it's lightweight, simple and great if you fancy looking a bit more dressed up. You can throw this on with a statement necklace and some gladiator sandals or converse and you are ready to go, this cute spotted one is perfect for a festival and the tie waist gives it that feminine shape that is incredibly flattering. This beauty costs £16 and you can grab one HERE

As our weather is so unpredictable you can never tell when we are going to need a slight cover up so a kimono is a must, you can fold it up really small into your bag and shove it when you feel slightly chilly. This one has the cute fringe detail which dresses up any outfit and goes with the boho theme of any amazing festival. For £12 you are getting yourself a summer staple and you can check it out HERE

Bright colours are always a welcome addition to my wardrobe to make me feel happy and bring some light into my life, this t-shirt would work with our denim shorts, a skirt, leggings or even over the maxi dress to create a whole new outfit. Again the lightweight material isn't going to be heavy and will keep you nice and cool in the sun. You can get this for £10 which i think for that price i would grab 2 lol, check it out HERE

And last but by no means least we need something to put on our feet. Everytime i have attended a festival i have lived and died in gladiator sandals, they are comfortable and so easy to throw on with everything,. These colourful animal print ones are my favourite style with a few buckles that add that extra detail to dress up your feet, they are a must have item at £12 and you can get your hands on them HERE

I hope this has helped any of you lucky festival goers this year with ideas for your own essentials and leave me a comment letting me know which bits you got hold of and what festival you are going to :-) xxxxxx

Smashbox Bronze Lights Suntan Matte

When it comes to bronzer i am pretty fussy, it has to be just the right bronze shade with not a lot of shimmer if any, I do tend to stick to a good bronzer when i find one i love and trust.


I'm not sure how i discovered this Smashbox bronzer but i am so glad i did as it has become a staple product in my makeup bag, i use the shade suntan matte and it is the perfect bronze shade with buildable colour so you don't have to worry about being tangoed! I have been using it for this for about 6 months now and i don't think i have even dented the surface.

If you love your bronzer as much as me and are looking for a good one for this summer i highly recommend this gem and if you are i fan i hear that this is Kim Kardashians favourite bronzer.

This retails at £23 which is a complete bargain for the amount you get and you can check it out HERE

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HealGel Body

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last year lol i'm sure you have heard me speak about the HealGel range which i love and have everything in the range, as it suggests very healing and light that all of the products are suitable for all skin types.

You can imagine how happy i was when i heard about the new HealGel body, upon application the first thing you feel is how easily absorbed it is into the skin being a lighweight gel it feels a bit more like a serum. It gives you the nourishment your skin needs whilst repairing the skin, it's great for irritated skin or if you are going on holiday it would be fab for sunburn or an after sun product.

Another bonus with this is that it comes in a tube so you can squeeze every last drop out (which of course i will be doing), you can snap this up for £39.50 and you can check it out HERE

Bourjois Java Rice Loose Powder

I am a massive fan of a powder that will set my makeup with out looking heavy but i also want it to brighten my skin, is this too much to ask? Apparently not when it comes to the Bourjois Java Rice powder, first of all it smells amazing (and we all know how much of a sucker i am for anything that smells nice) but it looks incredible on the skin. It doesn't change the colour of your foundation which is great for all year round use, it doesn't feel heavy at all and it has the softest sheen to it so it makes the skin look brighter and healthier.

A lot of people can get put off a powder that appears light in colour however it's translucent (no colour) where i think some of the confusion comes from, it's so finely milled that even thought the colour appears light, it doesn't sit in any fine lines or pores so you physically cannot see it once it is on the face.

If you are slightly oily it's fab so have i your handbag to touch up with as it doesn't build layers or cake so this little puppy is all singing all dancing in my eyes.

If this sounds like your dream powder (as it is mine) then you will love the price point of £9.99, what a BARGAIN! Let me know if you love this as much as i do and you can check it out HERE

Bare Minerals

When you think of mineral makeup, there is one name that comes up more than most i have found and of course that is Bare Minerals, but for some reason i have never managed to get my hands on some. I am a massive fan of mineral foundations and this one has definitely been added to my list of favourites.

One of the main things i love about this is how easy and quick it is to apply, you dip your brush into the powder, swirl it around in the lid and then buff it into the skin. It has such a flawless finish and depending on your needs you can two different finishes, Original (which has a slight glow) and Matte. I have been using the original because i like a certain glow to my skin, it almost gives a cream like finish it really is beautiful!

If you don't already, check out my Instagram (JemimaLou) as i will upload a picture soon of how my skin looks using this foundation. This retails at £25 and you can check it out HERE

MAC Prep and Prime Lash

For some reason i am and always have been a real lash person, i think i feel that my eyes disappear without them so i do everything i can to make them stand out and frame my eyes. I have used this product in the past but i had completely forgotten about it until a couple of months ago.

It's really surprising what this does for my lashes i love it, it really thickens and adds volume whilst giving extra length with is everything i want from my lashes. I do curl my lashes a lot beforehand but i do and have done everyday since i can remember (unless i'm being really lazy).

If you love to make the most of your lashes i really recommend this product. It retails for £12.50 and you can check it out HERE

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Elemis Pro Collagen Treats

So my obsession with Elemis products grows, i have used both of these products before and fallen deeply in love with them, so when i disovered they came in this amazing set with a gorgeous silver and white box, we were destined to be together lol.

The set included the Pro-Collagen cleansing balm and the Pro-Collagen advanced eye treatment. The balm is just the most luxurious facial cleanser that smells like you are walking into a spa, it literally takes off every spec of makeup and dirt whilst leaving your skin so soft and smooth. I love this balm as it feels like it has just melted everything off without having to scrub your face, even stubborn waterproof makeup doesn't stand a chance against this beauty.

The eye treatment is a serum so light and refreshing on the under eye helping to de-puff, smooth and firm the soft skin around the eye. It is so light in texture it just feels so soothing, i'm not great with heavy products round my eyes as they can leave you feeling all clogged up so this is just up my street.

This is the perfect gift for upcoming mothers day, i know my mum would be thrilled and so would i, It retails at £49 which is a bargain as sold separately it  would cost £78.50, so that is a massive saving of £29.50!!!! You can get it from HERE

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Babyliss Boutique Loose Waves

Although my main set of expertise lies within make-up, i am actually trained in hair as well and i absolutely love a tool or gadget that is going to make my hair or a client's hair look luscious and is mega easy to use because let's face it, anything that can cut down time is essential in this business.

I have to say i am a massive fan of Babyliss as a brand, i have 3 various curling/waving wands and a hairdryer from them and they are all fab, cost affective and easy to get hold of. Last year for my birthday my sister bought me this amazing bit of kit, i was slightly dubious to start with, purely because my hair is finer so bigger barrels don't normally do much for me but i love the effect of them.

If you want a tight curl or tighter wave this is not the wand for you, but if you want a soft wave that looks like you have had an amazing blow dry with it then this is just the puppy for you. I use it in a few ways, if you alternate waving the hair backwards then forwards round the barrel you get an amazing beachy wave, wrapping every section backwards i find  i get more of soft wave at the end which looks like a great blow dry was involved and wrapping each section forwards round the wand you get the most amazing vintage curl which i have to say is one of my favourites (see pic below).

This is a picture of me and my gorgeous friend Amy at a Christmas party which some of you may have seen on my instagram (JemimaLou), i just loved the vintage look it gave to my hair. If any of you lovelies would like to see a tutorial on this hairstyle then please let me know.

You can get this wand for the absolute steal of £19.99, check it out HERE and of course let me know if you already use this and love it :-)

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