Favourites: 2014

I have many favourites of this year; whether that’s make up, hair, or fashion; these are what I have enjoyed using this year and will be continuing to use through the beginning- and hopefully most- of 2015.

Maybelline the Falsies Waterproof Mascara

This has been a staple throughout 2014 and is my favourite mascara ever! It gives fluttery, long, voluminous, lashes without looking clumpy. This gives a really natural finish to your lashes. It is also really easy to build to get a fuller looking lash, to go with a heavier eye make up.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer (in 2- Cool Medium)

This concealer has been repurchased so many times this year I have lost count. It’s almost my not so secret weapon (as it is raved by so many bloggers and youtubers). It covers everything from spots to under eye circles and can be used with foundation or by itself. It’s so versatile and is brilliant for most skin types as it’s not cakey. It is a drugstore product and is available for £4.19 which is brilliant for how amazing it is.

Tanya Burr Lip Gloss (in Chic)

Chic is my favourite colour from the collection. This is because it is a natural, everyday colour. This nude also lasts all day without much re applying. Moreover, it’s opaque so is easy just to throw on in the morning. The formula of it is creamy as well, with an amazing sent (good enough to eat!) making you want to apply it just to smell it.

Real Techniques (Buffing Brush)

 The Buffing Brush is my favourite brush out of the whole collection (but the contour brush is very close behind).  if you are nervous, and just starting out in make up, this brush is perfect for you. It buffs the product into your skin seamlessly (this avoids the awkward “you've got a line” sentence). It is versatile as can be used for cream, liquid and powdered based products.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder 

Gives a natural look to your make up, which doesn't alter the colour of your foundation. It also helps your make up stay put and not be shiny.

River Island Tartan Scarf

This is my autumn/winter fashion staple. It goes everywhere (but the stables) and I have been wearing it since the beginning of September non- stop. It is on the price side, however it is double sided, super cosy, plus taller (okay that’s not too hard) and wider than me. So you get what you pay for. My warm cosy scarf that makes me think: I can conquer the world: and be confident.

Soap and Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash

My penultimate product is the Soap and Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash I have now repurchased this twice since I discovered it. I love it. The refreshing sent really wakes you up in the morning and makes you feel clean and refreshed.

Tony and Guy Reconstruction Mask

My final product is the Tony and Guy Reconstruction Mask. This mask leaves your hair feeling soft, silky smooth and nourished after use. Especially as I have dry hair, I find it really hard to locate products that do this jobs as well as this mask. I love the brand tony and guy and have used it for the past three years. Although it is on the pricier side of my budget I will keep going back to their products as they leave my hair in the best condition ever.

I hope these products are useful and you see why I love these products. I hope you had a brilliant year and I wish you the best in 2015.

Saskia x

REVIEW: BassBuds Headphone- Fashion Collection

I purchased BassBuds Fashion Collection Headphones in September. Therefore I have been testing out these headphones for 3 months. These headphones have the same qualities and performance levels as Beats Inear headphones, but for more than half the price.

These headphones has a "microphone" and "controller". The controller: answers/ends calls; play/pause; next track; previous track; and can mute calls. The microphone has voice control. 

The headphones have a Swarovski Element. These make the headphones very attractive- and also easy to find in your handbag. Furthermore they have an anti-tangle technology in the wire. Which makes it easy to listen to music quick, and doesn't damage your headphones.

I purchased these headphones from Kent Domestic Appliances in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire for £44.99. This is a brilliant price for the quality of these headphone. http://www.kentdomesticappliances.co.uk/. If you are looking for a new, good quality headphones, I would sincerely suggest you try these headphones. They are very elegant, and feminine. However they do include a football addition for me, if these types are not for you. I am not sponsored, this is my own true opinion. I love these headphones and I would suggest you get them from this shop. This is because the people that serve you are genuine honest people, and will give you the best possible price for your product.

Saskia x

Chocolate orange and white chocolate cookies

These have to be one of the best tasting cookies I have ever tasted! 

200g Unsalted Butter

300g Self Raising Flour

325g Caster Sugar

Zest Of An Orange

200g Terry's Chocolate Orange

200g Milkyway bar

1 egg

Splash of milk

1) Preheat the oven to 200C

2) Mix all the ingredients together excluding the chocolate using a hand mixer to form a dough

3) Break the chocolate into small pieces and add making sure it is incorptiated well

4) Separate into small balls and put on a tray covered with greese proof paper.

5) Put the balls far apart so that they don't spread and make one big cookie when cooked

6) Cook for no longer than 12 minutes so that they don't burn and have a melting inside

7) Leave to cool for 30 minutes before eating 

8) Enjoy!!! :) 

Saskia x

The Holiday Season!!

From Halloween to the New Year has to be one of the best times of year. Lush; Snow (if there is any!); The smell of the Christmas tree; Family; The cosy, warm foods; And much more! As much as I love the shorts and t-shirt whether, we don’t quite get that in England (Its more rain! L). But we do get cold cosy winters that makes you really excited for Christmas! One thing I absolutely love to do around Christmas time is decorate the home. Okay yes I do get a little over controlling about it but, there’s only one time of the year you can do that. And that is Christmas! You just have to have colours for each room that are Christmas. Don’t you?

Christmas also means good chocolates and other foods. But mostly chocolates. There’s; after eights, Terry’s chocolate orange, hero’s, celebrations, and others. (Not that these aren’t good all year round)! Another food that is brilliant around Christmas is roast dinners. Now, these aren’t the same without Yorkshire puddings but would still be the best around Christmas. It’s just a warm, filling, comfort food that makes you feel so cosy and homely. 

Saskia x