Sk:n : My Top Picks

I was recently introduced to a new company - Sk:n. 

At first when I checked out their website I was a bit overwhelmed - I saw alot of "treatments" and "procedures" they offered... which kind of scared me a bit - I am a slight wimp like that! 

Once I had had a read through though my mind was put at ease by the professionalism and articles and actually intrigued to maybe try things out one day!

One of my best friends has recently had lazer hair removal and raved about how amazing it is, so that really stood out to me along with mole removal as I have cheeky one on my leg which I have never been a fan of and as a child did everything to try and hide it - although it would kind of be like loosing a part of me if it went!

Not only do Sk:n have a fabulous range of helpful and self-esteem boosting treatments but they also sell beauty products .... hallelujah - that is where my heart lies and that is what I am going to be talking about today!

I thought I would share with you guys Sk:n's beauty based store and the products I am dying to try out plus some which could make fab presents for others!

(not sure why this picture has gone a bit blurry I'm sorry guys - click the links below to see some clearer images!)

Sk:n Vitamin Rich Cleanser - normal/combo skin 200ml - £16.75

I'm always changing  up my cleasners and trying out different things My holy grail is cleanse and polish but I love using other products alongside it to make my face feeling even more free from dirt and make-up build up. This is around the usual price I would pay for other higher end brands for a cleasner so I think it is totally reasonable. 

Avene Cold Cream Lip Balm - £5

Avene are a huge brand in the UK now and known for their amazing skincare products. Lip balms are a must have in cold weather - I can't live without one and for only £5 this is a total bargain!

Sk:n Intense Spot Lotion - £15.75

I'm quite lucky when it comes to my skin and throughout my teenage years and right upto now I tend to only get a few whoppers now and again.... although they are never pleasant! I love the sound of this lotion which rapidly reduces the size and redness of a spot - the perfect spot lotion if you ask me!

Lycogel Concealer Yellow - £35

Dark circles are becoming the bain of my life and I'm sure I'm not the only one! Yellow is known to counteract redness and help to cover dark patches and fatigued areas! This would make a lovely present aswell for a hard-working beauty-o-holic.

Sk:n Hand Cream - £15.75

Hand cream is a must in my handbag, especially this time of year. I use so much anti-bacterial hand gel working with the public as I am terrified of picking up all those winter cough, colds and bugs that my hands become so so dry. This hand cream is highly moisturising and not onlycontains some of my fav ingredients like jojoba oil and viamin E but also is a fablous anti-ageing product. It increases the skins elasticity and helps to fade brown spots - a perfect stocking filler for a parent or grandparent for Christmas I'd say!

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AMAs Best Dressed 2014

It was that time again Sunday night - The American Music Awards... this is one of my favourite award shows to watch and some of my favs performed their butts off (aka Taylor and Ariana, you go girls)!

Award shows are my favourite events to outfit-watch those perfect celebs and get totally well jel of the girls of music industry and more!

So I've picked out my top 4 outfits of the night........ these ladies slayed the red carpet!

1. Lucy Hale wearing Vera Wang

This cute LBD is from the Spring 2015 line and has gorgeous embellished front and a fab fringed hemline. Super cute for the festive season I how love Lucy has teamed with the strappy heels and vampy make-up to give it a pretty but edgy look! Dark lips really suit her!

2. Kylie Jenner wearing Alexandre Vauthier

Seriously though.... Kylie is just 17! At 17 I had a dodgey haircut and wore belts so high it looked like they were holding my boobs up.... what was my life? 

In all seriousness though - how incredible does she look? The dress, the heels, the LIPS - are all on point. She looks flawless in my opinion. 

3. Taylor Swift wearing Michael Kors

I haven't seen Taylor in a floor legnth dress in a while and I think she nailed it Sunday night! The gorgeous emerald green shade made her stand out from the blacks and autumnal colours surrounding the event! Her short, styled hair looks fab with the sheer top half of the dress (which really remind me of a Three Floor style) and the cut out looks perfect! Some cut-outs ruin a garmet but this is fab!

4. Fergie wearing Halston Heritage

She's back and looking fabulous! A classic gown from the Spring 2015 collection which emphasized her stunning figure perfectly. 

I love the subtle elegance about her with her blonde wavy hair and nude lip - a total bombshell on the carpet. (p.s. Check out those legs! wow!)

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The Magical Orlando Tag

Well.... this tag was made for me really wasn't it! 

Everyone knows how much I LOVE Disney, Universal and Orlando in general so when I heard of this tag competition I let out a little excited squeal, checked out the questions and headed to my laptop straight away!

FloridaTix are a well known ticketing agency which provide customers with great deals on tickets from everything from Disneyworld to Legoland!

 I have used them myself for my times in Florida and most recently I got our Universal tickets through them - total bargains compared to prices at the parks and amazing quick service!

They have recently had a gorgeous make-over on their site (go on.... have a look!) and to celebrate they are hosting this tag competition plus another one over on their facebook! (so if you don't have a blog head over their now for your chance to enter!)

So.... it's taken me a while as I am a slight perfectionist but here are my answers... if you want to enter yourself all you've got to do is do the tag yourself in a snazzy blog post - check out all the info and prizes HERE! Make sure you check out who I've tagged below....

1. Which Hogwarts house would you be sorted into?

Firstly, I would be so excited to put the sorting hat on! I'm going to have to say Gryffindor (total cliche I'm afraid) .... mainly because I seriously want to be pals with Potter and his crew and I feel like the hat would know this! I'd like to think I'm brave and have a bit of courage......plus they get all the action and adventure most of the time - I want that.... minus the death threats!

2. Name a Disney character you’d like to have dinner with.

I've been stuck between two! A. Pumba (The Lion King) - someone who would eat as much as me and wouldn't judge me on anything BUT I'm definitely not up for bugs (I'd have to lay off the bacon and sausages too...obvs!)  

B. Vanellope Von Schweetz (Wreck It Ralph) because, well.... think how much candy she would have, I have a major sweet tooth so I'd happily have a sweet filled dinner with her!

3. Which Marvel superhero power would you choose?

I'd go for Mystique from Xmen.... I know she's a baddy but I'd love to be a shapeshifter.... mainly so I could change my outfits super quick, plus hair and make-up would take like seconds! (Is that a bit of a vain choice?) 

4. If you could bring back one dinosaur breed from Jurassic Park, which would it be?

Umm.... I'm going to say a small cute one that doesn't eat people! I've done my research and have decided on Orithopods.... hahaha I totally sound like Ross from Friends! I mean... there's no point picking a T-Rex... it's not like they'd be a good pet!

5. You can ride a dragon at the Triwizard Tournament and visit the Owlery at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but where else would you go on a school trip to Hogsmeade?

Like I said before I have a major sweet tooth so Honeydukes would be a must for me, I love that place! Every flavour beans anyone? 

6. A scene in any Disney, Harry Potter or Marvel movie you wish you could experience?

Oh this one is hard... just one scene? I could pick 100!  I think I'm going to go with the magic carpet ride from Aladdin! It would be like a really cool flying rollercoaster - think of the views.... and you could get to places so quickly! AND Aladdin is a cute little thief isn't he haha!

7. Name one item from any Harry Potter, Disney or Marvel movie would you want for Christmas.

Has to be Hermione's Time Turner - then I would be able to get done everything I need too and a cute piece of jewellery too!

8. Name one unforgettable experience/moment you’ve had at the Orlando Parks.

Back in September when me and my boyfriend were in Orlando we managed to be the first and only people in Hogsmeade at the very beginning of the day! To see it completely empty and having it all to ourselves was amazing, so peaceful - the total opposite of what it's like the other 99% of the time! I'll never forget it! 

This is one of the photos my boyfriend took!

I tag these 4 beauties :

Estelle - Let Me Go xo

 Ellie - Ellie's Ramblings

Ellis - Ellis Tuesday

Becky - Becky Bedbug

(Pictures for questions 1-7 from google images.)

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Men's Christmas Gift Guide 2014

So I thought it was about time I did some form of gift guide for men seeing as everything I've done so far regarding Christmas has been very girly - but hey! I'm a girl and I like sharing things that I like! 

I do tend to struggle when it comes to the men in my life and I normally am one to just ask them to write a list of things they want haha, but I've done some homework this year and found a few nice bits that I'm sure your boyfriend/husband/brother/dad/uncle would enjoy so here's 9 gifts ideas for those tricky males in your life!

Star Wars : The Complete Sage Blu Ray Collection
Find me a man that doesn't like Star Wars! They are classics and this boxset is a must have for any fan! The blu-ray quality is awesome and with only a year to go until the new movie this is a great way to prepare!

Vivabox For Him
Now you may have already seen my review on this (HERE) but I just had to include it because it is a genius idea! A box of 7 samples to choose from - the recipient has the chance to try out the different fragrances before choosing their favourite. They can then use the voucher included to go and get a free full sized bottle!

Jack Wills Mens Travel Wash Bag Kit
Jack Wills do great stuff and their range this year at Boots has been flying off the shelves! It can be quite hard to find nice washbags for men but this is a great size and comes with 3 products aswell! Great for jetsetters and men who work away from home alot!

Boom Box Touch Speaker
I bought my boyfriend one of these for his birthday and it is brilliant! All you have to do is get your phone, pop your music on and place it in the top of the boom box. The music then magically comes out of the speaker.... don't ask me how it works - but it does and it is brilliant! The perfect present for a little brother or someone who doesn't have a 

Captain America Dressing Gown
Everyone loves a dressing gown and TruffleShuffle do the coolest range of superhero ones! I love this Captain America one, much cooler than your plain boring plain ones right? 

Michelle Keegan Calender
I mean we love a good hunk calender so why not treat your boyf to a pretty lady calender - they are happy with it and you hang it in the kitchen to help you avoid fridge temptation! Diet motivation and a present for someone else in one! 

This Guy Loves Christmas Jumper
We all love Christmas knitwear....

Not Xmas Socks Again Socks
.... and footwear!!

Mr Grumpy Mug Set
A gift to make you giggle, grumpy Dad? This lovely set comes with a huge mug and yummy tea bags - a great stocking filler!

What are you getting the men in your life for Christmas?

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18 Months Of Blogging : 5 Things I've Learnt

I can't believe I'm saying this but today I had been running this blog for 18 months straight! A year and a half of chatting beauty, boots (on my feet and the store...obvs!) and even boobs! 

This time has flown by but at the same time I don't remember my life without blogging. I will hold my hands up and say it has completely and utterly taken over my life and it feels like my baby, a job and a hobby all in one!

Thinking back over the last 18months and looking at how much my blog has changed and grown I thought I would share the 5 main things I've learnt so far! My attitude towards blogging is slightly different now to when I started!

Spot the awesome pyjamas.....

1. Numbers aren't everything

If you are anything like me you may agree with this! 

When I started blogging I thought alot about how many people were clicking on my links, how many followers I was gaining every week and, I'll be honest, watching my blog grow came a bit obsessive. 

As time has gone on though I've realised that that really doesn't matter! I would much rather have 1 person click on my blog and LOVE the post I've written, write a comment/ share it than 100 people clicking on my blog, scan reading what I've put and clicking straight off again not really caring!

Obviously I'm always striving to increase my audience though, I think every blogger is, but I would honestly be happy writing posts even if I only had 10 followers who enjoyed them!

I am so so grateful for every single follower I have and watching the numbers grow over time has been totally mind boggling to me - how on earth have I managed to convince nearly 2800 of you to hit "follow" is totes crazy, I love you!

2. Blogger pals are the best

Yes we have a little community and yes 90% of the time us blogger friends have never even met each other but still - we are internet friends for now and that is fine!

Imagine talking to people who have the exact same interests as you, know the ins and outs of your hobby as well as you do and are pretty darn cool? 
The blogging community is probably online 24 hours a day so there is always someone to talk too, they are so supportive - especially when your having a "whats the point? My blog is pants" kind of day and can always help when you have any kind of trouble or need advice!
PLUS they all have blogs you can read and enjoy - duh!
Not only that but they don't have those pesky questions that non-bloggers like to ask... alot! "What's a blog?" "Why do you do that?" "You get free stuff?" "I don't get it." "What's the point?" "Do you get paid?"  haha I've lost count of how many times people have asked me these things!

I've been so lucky to make some lovely friends during the last year and a half - Kate, Liza, Megan, Estelle, Ellie, Becky, Shree to name just a few! Thank you girls for making me feel so welcome <3

3. Living on an island can suck

I live on an island and work full-time so being able to go to fabulous events is more or less always a no-no. I literally haven't been to one event or one meet-up yet and I am so disappointed with myself!
With most opportunities being in London the travel cost alone for just a 2 hour event is too much for me to justify plus most of the time I cant't get home in time for a boat which isn't 3am - which isn't ideal when I'll 9 times out of 10 have work the next day!
In 2015 I really want to try and take advantage more of all the opportunities that come my way, I feel like I miss out on so much - especially meeting other bloggers!

4. You can always say no

When I received my first e-mail from a company asking me if I would like to collaborate with them for a blog post I was over the moon and I still am every single time I receive one. 
But over time I have had some blooming random things offered to me and because of this I have learnt that saying 'no' is actually really okay, it's not rude and it's not ungrateful.
My blog is my blog so I'm not going to include anything that I don't belive in or aren't myself interesed in - for me, it's not right. 
For example a company approached me about an acne treatment - I've ever had acne in my life so I felt like it just wasn't something that was relevant to me and my life and therefore my blog, I explained this and the company was totally understanding. I don't think it's rude to decline offers, it's just honest.
There are thousands of bloggers out there so if something you know isn't for you, there will always be someone it suits!
I try my hardest to e-mail back to every e-mail I get though, even if the answer is no. (Although sometimes I am so so slow I want to punch myself!)

5. Aesthetics are key

To be honest I probably knew this when I started out just from reading other people's blogs and reading things online in general.
 A clean, neat and tidy blog/website is always going to have a more engaging audience then something that is wild, wacky and hard to navigate!
I am always looking at people's blogs and dribbling at their amazing layouts, logos, buttons, photos, collages and headers - you girls and guys have done some amazing work
I am pleased with the progress I have made when it comes to the look of A Yellow Brick Blog and it's posts. I've definitely grown from the dodgey photo editing and self-made header I started off with and am I so pleased with what it's turned into so far.
I know I have a long way to go when it comes to perfecting photography and things, in my head that's what I am seriously lacking but hopefully in the not too distant future I'll be able to invest in a new camera, some lighting and really up my blogging game!

I'm still learning with blogging and everyday I'm so glad I deciding to give it a go and pursue something I admired so many other people for! Here;s to the next 18 months!

What have you learnt so far with blogging?

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