ghd Curve - Classic Curl

I mentioned these in a wish list post a little while back and my wonderful Mum was kind enough to get me them for Christmas so it's only right that I do a review post for you lovely people! 

First of all they came in this beautiful black and rose gold packaging which I absolutely love. The roll that they are wrapped up in is really clever as well - it has a heat resistant mat included which is detachable should you want to make the packaging smaller for packing away. 

 Now onto the reason that I so desperately wanted these beauties! My hair is naturally very flat, straight and stubborn. It doesn't like to do anything other thank lie straight with no volume or excitement whatsoever. I've always loved the way my hair looks when its curled but it never lasts longer than about an hour before it drops out, even with half a can of hair spray! In the past I've used various other curling wands, tongs and straighteners but none of them really worked...until now!! It took me a while to master the technique but now that I have...

*TA DAAA* These curls didn't only stay put all night but for the whole next day too! This is completely unheard of for my hair and I'm super excited that I have a solution to my stubborn hair problems!(I promise I was excited even though my face in this picture doesn't look like it - I was too busy concentrating on how good my hair looked). 

I cannot recommend these curlers enough they are my new favourite thing! the ghd Curve range comes in 4 different styles, these are the Classic Curl variety and they did exactly what it said on the tin so I'm pretty sure the others would give the results they promise too. They are a little pricey but for me they are definitely worth it.

Do you use any of the ghd Curve range? What do you think of them? Let me know in the comments below!

Take care ♥

Drink, dance, karaoke

Last night was my friends 21st birthday so we all went out for a drink and a dance (and a bit of karaoke...). I had so much fun and all in all it was a successful night!

For my make up I wanted to do something a bit special but not too over the top and this is the look I came up with...

I went for a brown smokey eye and tried to wing it out a bit further than normal for more impact and these impressive eyelure lashes in No. 107 finish off the big eye make up. For the lips I just used a fairly neutral coral colour from Revlon in No. 825 Lovers Coral which I thought finished off the look nicely.

 This is the full look with my hair done too, I did a simple fishtail plait with a few loose pieces of hair at the front. I like to make a fishtail plait a bit messy which is also great as you aren't worrying about it being perfect for the rest of the night!

And here's the full outfit! I love a skater skirt and this burgundy one is the perfect colour for autumn.

I hope you like this look, let me know down below in the comments what you think or if you've done a similar look in the past or any tips and tricks you have for me :)

Take care ♥

Current wish list

Today's blog is all about the things that I would love to buy if I had endless money!

1. Benefit Candy-Coated Countdown advent calender

I think this is really fun and would be so exciting to get a little beauty present every day up until Christmas. It costs £60 but the value of the products would be much higher so if you look at it like that it's a bargain! Other beauty advent calenders are available but I think this Benefit one looks really great.

2. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Love Liberty (top) and Amazing Grace (bottom)

I am in love with this whole Charlotte Tilbury range consisting of 10 beautiful matte shades which are perfect for autumn. Coming in at £23 each they aren't cheap so even on my wish list I've had to limit myself to two choices and these are my favourites. They also come in this beautiful rose gold casing and I am a sucker for packaging which has made me fall in love with them even more!

3. Eyelure Pro-Lash Individual lashes in Fine to Full

I'm a big fan of fake lashes, it may be because my natural eyelashes are pretty rubbish but I think they just complete any eye make up and really open up your eyes. As much as I love strip lashes I think the individuals look much more natural and less obviously fake. I'm yet to try these out because I feel like they'll be really difficult but one day I will brave it and see how it goes!

4. Daisy Dream by Marc Jacobs

This is the latest in the Daisy range of fragrances from Marc Jacobs. There isn't an awful lot to say about this one other than I absolutely love the scent. I tested it out in a fragrance shop and couldn't stop smelling it all day. It's a lovely fragrance that could be worn in the day or at night. 

5. GHD Curve in Classic Curls

If you're interested in this kind of thing I'm sure you'll be aware that GHD have released a range of curling tongs/wands which they have called the Curve collection. There are 4 different curling tongs/wands to create 4 different looks. Now I love the way my hair looks when it is curly but it just doesn't stay; I naturally have very flat, straight hair that is reluctant to do anything! Because of this I've been considering investing in a curling tong for a while now so I got quite excited when these were released. I've had my GHD straighteners for around 6/7 years now and they are still doing the job perfectly so I trust that the Curve collection will have the same staying power. I've decided that the Classic Curls tong is right for the look I'm aiming for but they have tutorial videos on their website explaining all of the 4 different looks for you to decide which is best for your hair.

6. Laura Ashley Lotion Dispensers

I saw these in a Boots magazine and I just think they are really pretty and would suit almost any room decor. They are also practical and will look a lot nicer that a line of half used bottles piled up on the side that I normally have! The picture isn't super clear but they have a really pretty design around the sides.

So there you have it, I expect most of these things will be going on my Christmas list and I might just treat myself to a slightly cheaper beauty advent calender in the mean time! If you enjoyed this post or have used any of these things then let me know in the comments below.

Take care ♥

Accidental shopping trip

Today I popped into town to buy one thing and you already know how the rest of this story goes...

I treated myself! But I didn't go too crazy and you've got to treat yourself every now and then. So here's what I bought:

The burgundy skater skirt is the one item that I went in for and it's exactly what I had in mind; simple but pretty and will match up with lots of outfits. This was from New Look along with the patterned trousers and clutch bag which I couldn't put down. The trousers were in the sale and I thought they would be great for when I don't want to wear a skirt or shorts on a night out and they can be dressed up or down for day time. The clutch bag really speaks for its self - I just love it! New Look also have 20% off for students at the moment so if you have a student ID GO GO GO!

And then I fell into Urban Outfitters which I know I can't really afford but I just love everything in there! I managed to restrain myself to not buying any clothing and just a few bits and pieces...

I thought this crystal necklace was great and is versatile to really finish off an outfit for day or night. Also because it is white it will go with loads of outfits meaning I'll get lots of wear out of it. Next I picked up the eos lip balm in strawberry sorbet because I'm always looking for a new lip care product. I do tend to get quite dry lips so I'm always on the look out for something that will keep my lips moisturised for longer.

And finally, also from Urban Outfitters, I picked up this book of braiding tutorials. This was just perfect for me as I love doing braids and I'm always keen to try out new styles so I'll look forward to flicking through this one. Urban Outfitters also have 10% off for students so that made me feel a bit better about my spending!

If you liked this post or want to share any similar purchases then leave me a comment below :)

Take care ♥