Sephora Precision Sponge - review.

Well now normal blogging resumes I'll jump right in with one of my NYC purchases from Sephora - it's their Precision Sponge. Very similar to the 'Beauty Blender' (see HERE for a tutorial), it's highly valued by make-up artists for it's easy, streak free application of foundation and concealer. 

I know the Beauty Blender branded one can cost around £14.50 ($19.95) so when I saw the Sephora own brand for $12 (roughly £7.50), even though they are made from different materials, they both do a similar job so I would be stupid not to pick one up: 

Sephora Precision Sponge - $12.

This is the foundation I use, as you can see it's well loved. It last ages I think I've had this for about 3/4 months now and you can see how much is left. It goes on light and lasts for ages.

First of all your supposed to wet the sponge, dry it out til its only damp and then dip into your foundation.
You then dab in a fast motion all over your face, dipping back in if needs-be. 

After: You can see you get a very even coverage with no streaks! Please excuse the bags under my eyes - I'm still wildly jet-lagged.

This sponge is great, it's so fast and easy to use. At first I thought it used up too much foundation, however after looking at a tutorial and trying to 'wet it first' trick, it uses less than it did before as the sponge has already soaked up water.

I'd love to see somebody else's review of the 'Beauty Blender' to compare them so if you have one link it in the comments.

Hope you all had a great weekend!
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New York City - Part 2.

As promised here is Pt.2 of my NYC snaps:

Me at Bryant Park.

Saint Patrick's Cathedral - amazing just plonked in the middle of all these modern buildings.

Our Lady of Guadalupe. I'm really into religious art and one day I hope to brave sitting for a tattoo of this image.

Snowy snowy Central Park.

Snow twinnies!

Times Square.

Times Square again.

Central Park from on top of the Empire State Building 

West Side view.

you can just about see the Statue of Liberty at the end of the river.

Twins atop the Empire State.

So as you can see I had a wonderful (3rd) time there, heres to going back!
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New York City - Part 1.

Oh hello!
Bet you forgot who I was right?!

Well I'm back from New York (with the major blues!) after a wildly fun time filled with cocktails and ice cold joy! I'm still pretty jet lagged, sleep is not my friend right now it comes and goes when it decides, I think I've messed my sleep pattern up which is NOT good for 5 full days of work as soon as I got back!


Anyway here is the first installment of my photos from my time in wild, wild NYC, this is just mainly pictures from drunken nights and eating food, tomorrow I will post actual scenery, promise:

First night in the hotel.

View of the Empire State Building from our window.

The bottom of the Empire State was outside our hotel door.

The beginning of a very crazy drink fueled night!

The aftermath, my BFF dancing on our hotel bed at 4am.

I need these glasses!

One night we went to party with in Long Island where I have friends, this was my best Michael Jackson impression caught on camera for the world to see. Yes that is Vodka in my hand.

Long Island Diner - this was our breakfast, Maxine was sick about 20 mins after.

French Toast.

Biggest, yummiest steak after the Jets' game.

At Mama Mexico you get serenaded by Mexican men in FULL attire.

Right there you have my first lot of pics! Tomorrow will be the rest of my fave pics (there were over 200) and following that NORMAL blogging will resume, I spent $200 on make-up so expect alot of reviews!

Hope you all had an amazing New Year!!
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Here's to 2011! - outfit post.

I know we say this every year - but this year has kinda sucked, so heres hoping 2011 is great!

A few weeks back some of you may have seen the fabulous Gem from Gem Fatale's Style Blog posted an outfit by Clothing at Tesco - then you may have also noticed she was asked to pass on to a blogger to also pick out something that caught their eye - well that person was ME.

So with a huge thankyou to Gem and a huge thankyou to the beauties over at Clothing at Tesco - here is my choice:

Navy Embellished Shoulder Dress - By Liquorish.

This necklace is by the beautiful Beth
£5.

I had to chose this dress, I know navy suits me and with silver I can accessorize easily.
Plus I needed a party dress for when I hit up NYC!

Also, if you haven't already, check out my mention over at the Clothing at Tesco blog.

Well this is most likely my last post before I head off to New York for my 21st Birthday (which is on Sunday btw) as I've said before stick with me I can't wait to show you all my pics! 

I will try and update on twitter but if not have an amazing New Year and I hope 2011 starts out great for you all! 

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Post-Christmas Present Post.

Wow I've been SO busy the past week, Christmas is really a drainer! 

As some of you know I am off to New York (keep your fingers crossed for me with this snow they are having) next week so there won't be any posts for about 10 days (I'd draft some up but I have no time, life is busy!) BUT do expect lots of reviews from some awesome Kat Von D makeup I now own and of course holiday snaps- just don't give up on me!

I was defiantly spoilt this Christmas and ended up with a Wii and WiiFit Plus, here are some of my favourite smaller things I was given:

Me and Zena vamp ring.

Peas-in-a-pod.

Millhouse collectable (basically my boyf says I AM Millhouse)

Leopard print dressing gown, fairisle PJ's and deer slippers.

By Ryan Berkley - in a wooden frame. Yes it's a Squirrel in a bow-tie, yes I am tacky as hell.

Woodland and Paris candles.

Krispy Kreme chocolates - AMAZING!!

I'm going to try and squeeze in a couple more posts between now and when I go away. As I said before please stick with me! :)

Clothing at Tesco also featured me on their blog which was awesome, check it out HERE.

Come on then, what did you all get for Xmas? link me to your present posts!
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