30 Day Snap #30 - The End

I made it!! I have successfully managed to complete the 30 Day Snap - Louise I hope you're proud! 
Here is my June in a nutshell (sang in Harry Hill TV Burp tune ... if you are from the UK and have a sense of humor you will understand...)!
I actually made this photo collage earlier and then went onto Louise's blog and have seen she's done exactly the same thing - great minds think alike eh? 
Some of these photos are from my 30 Day Snap posts... and some are not (New photos for you guys to nose over... nice aren't I?!)
I hope you have all had a fab month now... bring on July! I have lots of ideas for new posts and if you want to request anything please feel free to leave and comment below!

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June Favourites

Another month down which means, another favourites post! June has been mostly a great month, with a few lows! My highlight of the month has to be the Isle Of Wight Festival, I had such a great time with my boyfriend and friends (check out my 30 Day Snap for some pictures of my weekend)!
Here's just a few other things I have been loving in the month of June!

A bit of a mixture of things this month and I've actually already mentioned a few of them in previous posts aswell, but these are my top picks from the last 30 days or so!

First up is the Sally Hansen Moisturising Nail Polish Remover for dry, brittle nails (aka mine!)

I actually was going to put this in my May favourites but totally forgot about it, so Iknew it just HAD to go in this months!

I have been using this stuff for  a few months now (after stealing it from my Mum) and really love it! 

My nails are so so brittle and flaky and always have been. They don't grow and if they do then they just break - which is why I love have extensions and shellac! Not only can I feel this stuff befitting my nails but it works so so well as a remover. Just one cotton pad with this stuff gets all my nail varnish from both hands off first time, not alot of removers can do that! (if you go looking for this in the shops it is the blue Sally Hansen remover .... you can't really tell that in the photo!)

Next is the Face Contour Kit by Sleek in the shade - Light. I mentioned this in a haul post called Thank You Mr. Postman and have used it everyday since! (Well everyday that I've worn make-up)! I use an angled blush brush from the elf mineral bamboo line for the bronzer along my cheek bone and then the real techniques contour brush to apply the highlighter above it! I then use the blush brush again from Real Techniques to blend them together to avoid any harsh lines. I love the effect and the quality of the product is amazing, I keep getting asked if I'm wearing High Beam (a Benefit highlighter) on my cheeks - well worth the price it is now a staple in my make-up bag.

Pretty isn't it? Yup I've got myself a new bag this month, so clearly it has to be in my favourites!

This is the mini shopper bag from Zara (I'm sure you've all seen it before!). I don't have a Zara anywhere near where I live so I always get my stuff from their online store. Originally I did want the orange version of this bag but unfortunately they didn't have that one available on the website so I settled for this gorgeous green colour. (Although black is a great colour as it goes with everything I fancied something a little different this season)! I think this bag is such a bargain for the price -  only £22.99 - and the size, for me, is perfect! 

I always seem to manage to have everything in my bag, I feel the need to be prepared for any situation or outcome so space is a big thing for me and although it looks fairly small it really isn't! I've used this everyday for weeks and keep getting loads of compliments on it, if the orange shade ever goes online I will 100% be buying that one too! (What's in my bag? post will be up later this week!)

                 

First of all ... LOL at my foot sneaking in the photo, I've only just noticed this as I'm writing this section - doh!

If you read blogs alot, watch youtube, go on twitter or hell, just use the internet you are going to have heard so much about  these already! Baring this in mind I shan't bore you for long. These are some of my Real Techniques brushes - the best brushes I own. From left to right you have - the Powder, Buffing , Blush, Stippling, Contour & Expert Face brushes. I use most of these daily, they are so soft and give the best results for someone who wears a full-face of make-up like myself - a fantastic investment.

Now, I could do a whole post about these. If you are a regular reader (thank you) you would have already seen me rave about these in my recent post - Kirstie's Beauty Buys Of The Week. A few weeks ago now I purchased the pink shade on the right - Nova. I immediately fell in love with the feel and result of it and knew I would be purchasing more.

 After searching high and low for a new red lipgloss I knew this was going to be the one - Big Bang (left) is such an amazing colour and I love that I have the look and stay of a lipstick and the shine of lipgloss all in one!

 These lip lacquers are faultless I'm going to be buying more this week!

Guilty confession to make with this one. I copied my Mum! She has the larger version and this one and I always think they look so cute! So this week when I saw this on sale for half price I had to buy it! 

It is from M&Co (I think this is actually the first thing I've ever bought from there) and was down to £6 from £12. I've put all my small stacking rings in here and it's replaced the glass ashtray that was featured in my Make-up Storage post with it.

In my last favourites posts I shared with you my favourite album of the month and this month is going to be no different!

 I cannot stop listening to Demi Lovato's new album - Demi! This is my sort of music, girly, fun, a few ballads and great to sing along too! It is one of those albums that you only have to listen to once and you know you love it, I have been playing it non-stop for weeks and weeks! My favourite tracks are Nightingale, Warrior, Made In The USA & Really Don't Care (which features Cher Lloyd!).

What have you been loving this month?!

30 Day Snap #29 - Selfie Saturday & New Eyebrows

So we've made it to the penultimate day of the 30 Day Snap - only one more to go and then we are into July my friends! (how quick has that gone!!?)
Everyone takes a cheeky selfie - so heres one I just took when I got home from my day at work - check out my new HD brows! (this was my 3rd session)
So so excited to just chill out tonight and have a nice relaxed day off tomorrow! I love relaxing Sundays - No make-up, hair on top of my head, comfy clothes (pjs/joggers/onesie), no bra, perfect!
What are your guys' plans for this weekend? 

Catch up here, Days - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28.

30 Day Snap #28 - New Summer Shoes

So today was my day off so after getting my HD Brows done and a spot of lunch with two of my best friends we decided to head out and do a bit of shopping!
I've really wanted some comfy tan coloured going out shoes for this summer and have been looking around for a while!
 I wanted something with a chunky heel or a wedge for comfort and not too high so they can be worn more casually aswell (I've also gone off really really high heels recently - mid-height heels are coming back ladies!)
I found these gorgeous little beauties in ......... Matalan! For only £20! 
If these were in Topshop they would easily be over £65 and I love them! Perfect for summer with all types of outfits... now I've just got to wait for the sun to come out...

Catch up here, Days - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27.

30 Day Snap #23 - "Choices In Life"

My 30 Day Snap today is a photo of a page from a book I own! The book is by Katie Piper  (if you are not from the UK and are unaware with who she is then google her, she is an inspiration)  and it is called Start Your Day With Katie!
Every page of the book is for a day of the year, like a calendar, and there is a different positive message, quote or a wise saying every single day - I love it! 
It is a really nice thing to read every morning and get your day startedwith and if you ever get bored it's amazing just to flick through and read some really great stuff!
I especially liked today's page so I thought I would include it on here!

Catch up here, Days - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.

30 Day Snap #18 - Cascade Cool

After being at a Festival for a whole weekend my nails weren't looking too pretty so today was the day I sorted this out!
I've gone for Essie's nail polish in the colour Cascade Cool - it's a new one to my collection (I mentioned it in my Thank you Mr. Postman post) and whenever I buy new polishes I have to wear them asap!
You can never go wrong with a pink polish and I love this shade as it's so simple, subtle and so girly! (p.s. sorry for my creepy hands and lack of jewellery ...it's late!)


Catch up here, Days - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17.

A Taste Of Italy

I always love finding and being introduced to new brands (don't you?!)
Remember the first time you used Soap & Glory? Barry M? Real Techniques?  Instantly knew you loved it right? 
It's so nice to find a brand you love and recently I stumbled across a brand just like this, that after just one product I know straight away that I will be purchasing more.
You may or may not have heard of Deborah Milano, they are just making a start in the UK and that is who I am going to be talking about today.

Deborah Milano is an Italian make-up and skincare brand with a vast collection of products which range from foundations, powders and lip colours to the likes of men's shaving gels, face creams and cleansers.

Since having such a great customer following in Italy and having an "array of innovative, top-quality cosmetics and skin care products" the company have decided to branch on over to the us lovley folk in the UK too share with us their amazing and unique brand.

 I recently tried out lip product from the brand and after reading reviews and comments about the company I have not been disappointed! 

I opted for the new Shine Creator Lipstick. This is meant to give the shine of a lipgloss but with still being a lipstick - which is what I wanted really, something I could casually wear in the day which also has the moisturising feel of a lip balm or vaseline.

This is shade number 9 and is a gorgeous bright fuchsia-like colour. (it also has added SPF 15 too - always a bonus especially with the upcoming summer months!) 

I am such a fan of pink lipsticks (check out my post on my favs!) and am always looking for more! 
 Firstly, I love the packaging.  A pretty dark pink tube which looks really nice and high-end (even though this product is only a £8.50.... about the same price as most higher end drugstore brands)!
Secondly, I love the fact they have engraved the brands symbol into the top of the product - looks super cute and makes it look that much nicer! I know it's only a little thing BUT these things all add up when you are spending money on a product, presentation can be more or less everything.

(this photo was taken after a 9hour day at work after the IOW Festival weekend - please bear with me, my tired face/my lack of make-up and frizzy hair) ( Lace Top - River Island. Spiked Hairband - Primark)

Most importantly, I love the colour. Even though it is more of a darker pink it is still subtle and wearable (which is great if you don't want a crazy bold lip)! 

It is also super moisturising like I said before it feels like a lipbalm which I love!
(there is nothing worse that have a lip product that makes your lips feel like you are covered in face paint, dry and cracking!) 

This is perfect for daytime wearing and looks really pretty, I can't wait to try out other shades in this product! 

If I had to compare it to another product I would liken it too the rosy lips by Vaseline - great colour, feels great and isn't too overpowering - but smells nicer and is of higher quality!

Go on - try something new! A new brand, a new shade, a new product - even a knew type of shoe - and let me know when you have!

(***Disclaimer : This product was kindly sent to me by the lovely people at Deborah Milano. All thoughts, opinions and ideas are always my own and I would never include an item or product on A Yellow Brick Blog that I didn't truly believe in.)

30 Day Snap #16 - The End To A Great Weekend

It is Sunday which means it is the last day of the Festival (sad times -I'm not looking forward to going back to reality tomorrow!)

I've had a such a good weekend - best one of the year so far I'd say, great music, great friends, great memories..... and I actually think wearing heavy wellies for a whole weekend of constant walking and dancing has toned my legs a bit .... because they bloomin' well kill......every cloud! Always love the Festival and the fact it is basically on my doorstep makes me very proud! Tonight I will be watching The Script & Bon Jovi for sure!

 Here's a photo from up in the huge ferris wheel  in the main arena - if you ever go to a Festival I recommend you go up (it was only £5 - bargain) it is so cool seeing the size of the festival and how many people you are surrounded by (this is just a quick snap of the main stage area in the early evening) 
Hopefully back to blogging as normal tomorrow :-) Hope you have all had a brilliant weekend  - don't forget to come over to Bloglovin' and follow me there - BLOGLOVIN'

If you would be interested in a post all about my time at the IOW Festival with alot more photos - let me know in the comments!

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30 Day Snap #14 - Wellingtons are a must.

Day one of the IOW Festival is down. And it was so much fun. Although I've woken up with a bit of a sore head and a crazy hair-do, it was so worth it! Highlights from last night were seeing Ms. Dynamite in the dance tent and going on the bumper cars! Today is where the Festival really starts though and I cannot wait to go and watch some amazing acts tonight.
 Here's a photo of me & my friend finally sat down after queuing in the mud and putting our tents up in the wind, ready for a drink or ten! (bit of a cheat as I took this photo yesterday but you guys can let me off right?)

Catch up here, Days - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

30 Day Snap #10 - Who Run The World?

I took this earlier when I got back from my run (yup I'm doing that again!).
It is crazy how quickly you can loose your fitness and tone - a couple of weeks ago I was doing the Race For Life 5km run (in 28 minutes!) and now I'm struggling to do 3! But with that said I'm back out there and trying hard so hopefully it won't take me long to get better again and back looking like Paula Radcliff... okay maybe not! After my run I did 60 squats and 50 crunches - I'm fed up of these wobbley bits/love handles/bingo wings/thunder thighs I tell you - where do they even come from?! (definitely not the macdonalds and jaffa cakes I ate this weekend... noway!)
Hope you are all having a fab start to your new week xxx

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Hot Reds - Lipstick Favourites

Red lipstick is a classic. Weather you're wearing it with a full-face of make-up or just as a pop of colour with a casual outfit it always looks good. I love a red lip and as well as wearing it on nights out I have also started wearing it in the daytime aswell!
A few weeks ago I did my Pink & Pouty - PINK Lipstick Favourites post and after having so many lovely comments on both here and twitter I thought what better than to do the same thing with my favourite and most used red lipsticks!

Weather blonde or brunette (and more or less any other colour), pale or dark skinned red lipsticks always seem to compliment a person. They are such an easy way of taking your look to the next level, a simple outfit and natural make-up can be totally transformed by just adding a red lip. I love a plain and simple eye with a bold lip which I've noticed recently on a few celebs, it looks gorgeous.

Obviously I don't think there are as many shockingly different red shades out there on the market as pink but still my favourites still consist of 8 lipsticks, just like my pink post! These aswell are mostly cheaper drugstore brands which is always good for the bank balance!

1. 17 - Hot Stuff

2. e.l.f. - Fearless

3. MAC - M.A.C. Red (also featured in my Colours Of The Rainbow Tag Post.)

4. Rimmel - 321 Diva Red

5. Rimmel - 170 Alarm

6. e.l.f. mineral - Cheerful Cherry

7. e.l.f. - Posh

8. e.l.f. matte lip colour - Rich Red

I'd say my most worn out of all of these are numbers 1, 3 & 5. I only recently just got number 8 and I hadn't used a product like this before but I love it! So easy to put on and the colour lasts for ages - I think I also got this in the sale on e.l.f. so it was really really good value for money too! 

Another thing I love to do is use my Kat Von D Everlasting Love Liquid Lipstick over the top of the brighter reds, it really helps keep the colour on for longer and I love the finish it gives.

I used to have the Barry M limited edition red lipgloss which I lived it, I thought it was fantastic and I didn't even have to wear it with a lipstick all the time BUT it has run out so if anyone knows of any amazing red lipglosses (which aren't too crippling for the bank balance) please let me know!

Here's just a few photo's of me with these lipsticks on.

What are your favourite red lipsticks?

30 Day Snap #5 - Scrunchies in the Sunshine

I am loving all the 90s trends that are coming back in, when I was a teenager all I could think was ewww I will never wear that again - I was so so wrong! From the fashion in Clueless to the trends in Save By The Bell, I am in love!
 So this week I decided to buy some new hair scrunchies (yes! scrunchies!) - I'm loving high ponytails at the moment too, especially as my hair will actually go up now after it's little growth spurt! So here's just a little photo of my hair today, this one is just a little one - pink polka dot with a bow, a super quick and messy style but that's all I needed!

Catch up here, Days - 1, 2, 3, 4.

30 Day Snap #3 - The Hills Are Alive

Day 3 is here! Just a little snap I took whilst on a drive earlier (not me driving of course). I am definitely a countryside sort of girl (although I do love visiting and exploring cities) and love that I am surrounded by it, especially on days like today! I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine as much as I am!

Catch up here, Days - 1, 2.