Product Trial - Rimmel's Lash Accelerator Mascara

Did I mention that I am a sucker for any new beauty product that promises to make me a glossier, calmer, more attractive version of me? Well, it is true.

Most recently I have succumbed to the promises of Rimmel's Lash Accelerator Mascara.

What they say...
Lash Accelerator Mascara is our first mascara that actually helps to promote the natural growth of beautifully long, remarkably strong lashes. Instantly, your lashes will look up to 80% longer, but then after 30 days of continued use, they’ll appear up to 117% longer looking. Our first mascara with GROW-LASH complex, Lash Accelerator promises to strengthen lashes, renewing and restoring them. Stop the press, we’re in lash heaven!

And with its unique length enhancing brush, you can achieve a stronger, fuller flutter. R.I.P false eyelashes, we’ve got all we need with Lash Accelerator Mascara.

What I say...
Firstly, please allow me to introduce my lashes. Reasonable length, very fine, not very dark considering that I am brunette and poker straight. I discovered lash curlers in my mid teens but after a nasty tripping incident I only use them on VERY special occasions. They still scare me.

Secondly, my lashes take time to accept a new mascara, the first application is always a disaster. My lashes spit and splutter as if they don't like the taste of it. I have learnt to persevere none-the-less.

I have tried mascaras that promise fuller lashes, longer lashes, more defined lashes etc. Results have always been a disappointment but this new wave of mascaras that claim to promote lash growth have me feeling rather optimistic.

 My naked lashes.

The brush is a nice shape to use, it tapers towards the end so you can get into the corners nicely and I like the consistency - its light and goes on in thin layers which build up evenly. So you can keep layering up for a night time look or keep it lighter for daytime.

After two weeks of using this daily I begun to notice a change. Perhaps not longer or fuller but I certainly now have lashes closer to the ones I want.

Wearing Rimmel's Lash Accelerator Mascara.

After a month, I am really pleased with the results, I like this mascara. Again, I'm not sure if there is any change in length or fullness, I certainly don't have the 117% longer looking lashes they claim,  but my lashes do seem more receptive to this formula. After years of badly behaved lashes this has been a godsend. I don't think any mascara will ever give me the false lash effect, but this is the best I have tried so far.

If you can recommend any others for me to try, please do!

Feeling Blue With Yellow...

I love yellow. I am drawn to it's brightness, it's cheer, like a bee to a bloom.

It transforms navy, works wonderfully with mink, really pops with bright pink, looks jolly with nautical stripes and vintage with burgundy red.

I love, love, love it.

But I look ill when I wear it.

What have I done to deserve this? Just look at these beautiful things...

ASOS Suede Lock Detail Shoulder Bag 

Fashionista Corso Cosmo Shoes

 

Joules Lamar Dress

 

Wallis Ochre Buckle Satchel

John Lewis Becky Bird Cushion

 

Jaeger Taffeta Dress

 

ASOS PUMPKIN Suede Pointed Court Shoes

 

Mulberry Patent Leather Heart Keyring

John Lewis Women Novelty Studs Purse

 

Feeling blue with yellow!
Until next time...

Particular Pieces no.3

This week I'm talking fingers and toes...

I was delighted to see the Accessorize website launched and have already made a rather long mental wish list. Their rings have always pique my interest, here are my favourite three...

Handpainted Crystal Domed Ring

 

Pearly Portofino Ring

 

Vintage Flower Brooch Ring

 

 

My local Accessorize is rather on the small side so, until now, I only had access to a fraction of their range. I had no idea they sold footwear too!  Cosy Knit Space Dye Boots? Yes please!

 

From cosy comfort to killer heels -  Love Label shoes from Very - very stylish, very wearable. The three shown here are perfect for the up-coming party season and rocking the embellished trend. I love to wear a simple, classic shift dress with shoes like these. All to often people forget about their footwear. Which is such a shame when shoes can make or break an outfit and finding a fab pair doesn't have to break the bank.

Meanwhile, my on-going love affair with brogues is getting out of hand, I actually squeaked with delight when I saw these AIDEN Leather Lace Up Brogue Boots on the ASOS website. I have to make them mine!

Note to self: Repeat when tempted - 'I must wait until payday, I must wait until payday...'

A joy to behold...
I used to think kitten heels? Meh. I felt that when it came to shoes you should 'sh*t or get off the pot'. Shoes should be flat or hellishly high, anything inbetween was too middle-of-the-road, mediocre, lackluster. Ordinary. Then I saw these...

Kurt Geiger Emerald Classic
Anything but ordinary.

I love to read your comments so please feel free to share your thoughts.

Amanda Wakeley exclusively for Ernest Jones

Have you seen the Amanda Wakeley Jewellery collection exclusive to Ernest Jones?

Having seen a magazine advert and loved the stack of rings worn by the model, I clicked onto the Ernest Jones website to have a peak (I'm an advertisers dream!). The range consists of 30 sterling silver and diamond pieces, sleek, elegant and minimal. I rather like it.

My favourite pieces from the collection are the diamond set rings. Available in brown, clear and black coloured diamonds they can be worn alone, for a elegant line of sparkle or worn together - the more the merrier!

I tend to wear my rings in a stack - if you can call three rings a stack? Most days I wear the same three, I purchased them in H&M a few years ago. After a while though they started to turn my finger green, so they were put in a draw never to be worn again. I thought no more of it until my first birthday with OH. He gave me a long thin box, I unwrapped it to find three ring boxes and inside each one was a sterling silver ring identical to those I had banished to my drawer a few months earlier. He had taken one of the rings and had three specially made.

I wear them all the time and play with them whilst day dreaming or concentrating (I do considerably more of the former than the latter) and I love them, the boy did good.

I'll drop some hints for these Amanda Wakeley rings in the run up to Christmas. Lets see if he can come up trumps again?



Until next time...

Particular Pieces

Once again I find myself lacking suitably warm clothing for the chillier weather, which I don't mind really as it gives me a reason to shop (not that having no reason stops me). That said, I plan to move house with OH sometime soon, so available funds may be somewhat diminished before long. Better get some shopping in quick smart!

I spied this loop knit cardigan on ASOS, it reminds me of the cute jackets and hats my Mum knitted for me as a small child. I have fallen in love with it. It's £45 but with a 20% off voucher... *quick mental calculation* ...£36! You get a lot of wool for your money... all those extra loops.

It would work with this lace dress, a recent purchase of mine from Very. For or a cute daytime look I'd team these two items with black opaque tights and brogues. I've to learn that some people don't like brogues. I was stunned, so much so, I wrote a post for the VBlog to convince people of their beauty. I wonder if it made a jot of difference?

Anyway, back to the subject of knitwear...

I also love this jumper I found on the new H&M website (so glad they have ventured into the online world). Classic stripes are so easy to wear anytime of year and this fine knit jumper can be styled in a number of ways to keep you cosy. I see it layered over a long sleeve t-shirt, with a huge chunky knit scarf and leggings.

For an upcoming Christening I'm thinking of teaming this Valeska sequin cardigan from Joy, that has a whisper of Chanel about it, a black circle skirt and this gorgeous Jane shoe from L.K.Bennett (thanks to Forty Not Out for finding this). The Ladylike 50's style is perfect, no?

And finally - a joy to behold... *sigh*

Kurt Geiger Fashionistas Corso Como £290.00

One day...

Blogs I choose to follow

Perhaps a good way for you to get an idea of where I am coming from is to share a list of just some of the blogs that I follow...

This first blog I found a few years ago when I set up World of Joy (it's taken me a while to get myself into gear!) I couldn't remember the URL so so using Google I found Oh Joy! and have I been a frequent visitor ever since. Its a feast for the eyes, focusing on home accessories, textiles, and fashion. Founder and editor Joy Deangdeelert Cho's taste is flawless!
http://www.ohjoy.blogs.com/my_weblog/

It was due to Oh Joy! that I found this next blog. It is more of a shop/blog but I'm hooked all the same. Within minutes of being on the site I'd made my first purchase (and will be back for more).
http://www.nonesuchthings.com/

A Friend to Knit With I discovered during my first tentative steps into blogging, at the same time I was teaching myself to knit. The photographs posted are divine - life seems to be a constant round of knitting, beaches and baking. A dream life, no?
http://a-friend-to-knit-with.blogspot.com/

Enjoyable, spontaneous ramblings from a girl in love with her life.
http://www.muchlove-illy.blogspot.com/

Regular (as in frequent, not ordinary - just to clarify) fashion and style. Delicious.
http://magpie-girl.blogspot.com/

Really Ree has me hankering after her recent purchase from Matalan, and blogs on fashion and attempts a stylish life. She appears to be succeeding...
http://www.reallyree.com/
 

Forty Not Out. Entertaining and stylish and has recently launched The Online Stylist (a genius idea). I enjoy the regular Wardrobe Watch, Meh ...or yeah? and her weekend links.
http://www.fortynotout.com/

Give and Make Up. We all hoard too many cosmetics and toiletries, this is the perfect solution. Get involved.
http://giveandmakeup.blogspot.com/

Cute, funny and articulate, I highly recommend her sometimes helpful, sometimes curious Tuesday Tips.
http://gemfatale.blogspot.com/

Not being a mother makes this one a little odd for me to be following but having met Leanne at the very beginning of her pregnancy I'm now supporting her on in her quest! She also writes another blog too - I don't know finds the time!
http://bigmumlittlemum.blogspot.com/
http://www.secondtimemummy.com/

And a recently recommended follow, 17 year old Louise...
http://www.hiyalouise.blogspot.com/

No doubt this list will grow as I fall further into the world of blogging (I always said I would never tweet but have abandoned my FB friends to the constant flow of Twitter). Now blogging has taken hold. Will they ever see me again?

This Weeks Particular Pieces

This week has been all about gearing up for Autumn. Switching light knitwear and sandals for cosy sweaters and warm boots is almost enjoyable enough to make up for the disappointing summer that we invariably have.

This week I have been coveting these particular pieces...

There is a distinct 'back to school' vibe that I love about these satchels. I used to get so excited at the start of a new school year when the novelty of a new uniform, bag and pencil case was still intact.

Mondalu Studded Leather Satchel from www.very.co.uk. A great everyday bag with plush floral lining.

Ochre Buckle Satchel from Wallis

Wallis is a department in my local Debenhams store but it has never really caught my attention, so I was surprised to see that so many different pieces piqued my interest on their website. This being my favourite. I love the ochre and tan colour combination and the slouchy, unstructured design that takes a side step from the tradition satchel.

School shoes never excited me though. There was always the inevitable battle with my Mother when it came to buying a new pair (you can read more about those trials and tribulations here). But these days shoes are a different matter, even buying everyday shoes fills me with joy. I am having a love affair with brogues at the moment, it started with these from www.very.co.uk... They are also available in Black, bright coral, rose pink and tan. I'm certainly feeling the coral for adding a pop of colour to a classic black trousers and crisp white shirt combo.

One item that I have buckled and purchased for myself this week is this gorgeous porcelain key pendant. I found Nonesuchthings on a blog that I have followed for a while now - ohjoy.blogs.com. As soon as I clicked onto the blog/shop I loved it. Have a look I guarantee you'll love it too.

I was also taken by this cute acrylic diamond ring available in black and clear - perfect for a guy that wants to pop the questions but can't decide on a ring! (I wonder if OH is ready this?)

Anyway, that is all from me today. I hope you have enjoyed my particular pieces.

Feel free to leave a comment, I'd love it hear from you!

Hazel
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