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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Thylane Blondeau - The 10 year old model

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I am ever so excited to recieve my new Yves Saint Laurent purchase, the beatifully striking Turquoise Arty Oval Ring. I have been eyeing it off my months and have finally succumbed to my urges and bought it!!

I have never been so excited to recieve an online purchase :)

I'm Back!

Hi everyone!

Profuse apologies for my lack of posting lately...things have just been so busy. I know I sound like a broken record lately but it's just the way things have been. Starting a business is no mean feat and it seems to take up a lot of my time. I was also in Loch Lomond for my one year wedding anniversary and now that I have unpacked and done the obligatory (and dreaded) washing and ironing that follows any trip away, I can finally get back to this blog!

We had a wonderful time in Loch Lomond and the weather was gorgeous! Our only complaint was being bitten alive by midgies (tiny flies) that like to munch on your feet and ankles!

I decided to do a review for my first post back. I have been trying a really good new self tanning product so I though I may as well offer up a review whilst I'm at it! It's one of the newest additions to the Xen Tan range, Perfect Blend Custom Self Tan. Here's the technical blurb:

" an innovative new product in self-application that allows you to choose just the right colour to complement your skin tone and blend flawlessly to create a natural, olive glow. Perfect for fake tan beginners and experienced self-tanners, you can now create your own tan as light or as dark as you like and still have confidence in knowing your colour is customised to match your unique skin tone. Perfect Blend also has a quick dry formulation and contains a deodoriser that locks out self-tan odour, providing a delicious fresh fragrance".

"The secret to this state of the art technology is the dual chamber that holds two separate tan perfecting formulas designed to work together – self-tan on one side and instant bronzer on the other – simply twist the dial to deliver your streak-free instant tan. Now you can achieve the exact shade of tan you require for different occasions, with no more nervousness about whether it might be too dark for you, or not dark enough. The subtle shimmer bronzer also adds depth and long-lasting benefits to the colour and allows you to enhance the contours of your skin, so you can highlight your best features.

An advanced formula that is easy to apply combined with a luxurious feel on the skin and enriched with a firming complex which leaves skin feeling wonderfully nourished, lifted and firm. We've also included Scent Secure, a breakthrough new ingredient that neutralises any chemical odours and provides a delicious fresh fragrance. Perfect Blend is a multi-tasking product that no beauty bag should be without!"

I have tried this product in every shade along the dial and I have to say that it really impressed me. By turning the dial to 100% self tan, you can have an opaque white formulation of self tan that won't stain your bed sheets and also absorbs into the skin very quickly. It developed into a gorgeous golden colour that is slightly lighter than the Xen Tan Deep standard olive toned formulas. If you are heading out and fancy the immediate effects of a bit of instant bronzer then you can just turn the dial and choose the desired shade. I also noticed that there wasn't that usual 'biscuity' self-tan odour once it had developed (Perfect Blend includes Xen-Tan's breakthrough product Scent Secure which can be bought separately if desired).

A word of warning when it comes to using the instant tan though. You must wear a mitt or gloves when applying this as it most definitely stains your hands! Even the most seasoned self tanners occasionally experience embarrassing incidents through lack of patience or attention (including me, ahem!). This is a great product to use if you hate faffing around with self tanners. It's allows speedy application and dries quickly so there's no hanging around. Within 5 minutes I had donned the old PJ's and headed to bed without any annoying residue or oily feeling on my skin.

The instant tan is also really complimentary rather than being muddy, patchy or just too dark. It leaves a subtle shimmer on the skin that isn't too glittery or obvious. When I want to use the tan overnight, obviously I only use the self tan product on it's own though. I am really happy with the results which have been a very even, natural-looking and glowy tan. Sometimes using self tanners can give your skin a dull look but not this one.

The coolest thing about this product is that you aren't just getting one product. You get:

1) A self tanning lotion

2) An instant bronzer

3) Self tan/instant bronzer combo with immediate and lasting results

All in all, a very flexible and convenient product for self tan fans!

You can buy Xen Tan Perfect Blend here for £27.95 with free delivery.

I have a BBQ this Saturday to celebrate my wedding anniversary and the launch of the business so I will be posting on that after the weekend. I have also made an appointment for next Thursday to get gel nail polish applied for the first time (for my holiday to Greece) so I will be reporting back on that too.

Random song time. Loving this and the fact the artist is Scottish (we are very proud of our exports!ha ha).

Smile! Oral-B Pro-Expert Toothpaste

What's my number one beauty tip? Smile!

A beautiful smile is the best accessory to any look, so it's important to keep it in good condition. I must confess I have always been a little bit obsessed with teeth. At a time when everyone at school was wearing braces I felt more than a little left out when I was denied any help as I was told I didn't 'need' them. This is was of course very silly given all the pain associated with dental work, but I was desperate for that perfect Hollywood smile!

I have always been very diligent when it comes to dental hygiene and I'm sure those around me would testify that I am a complete nag about it too. Now this is not to say that I floss twice a day or visit the hygienist every 3 months as recommended, but I do make an effort.

I use an Oral-B electric toothbrush every day so I was excited to try out the new Pro-Expert toothpaste from Oral-B. My normal toothpaste of choice is Sensodyne (whitening) as I have incredibly sensitive teeth. So much so that after using one crest white strip I was in so much pain that even breathing hurt my teeth, let alone eating or drinking. I was in absolute agony for days! Subsequently, I have stayed far away from any professional teeth whitening (despite being tempted by the frequent Groupon offers). I was therefore a little apprehensive about switching toothpastes for fear of my sensitivity returning.

Oral-B Pro-Expert toothpaste is the result of 15 years of research and development and it is the first and only toothpaste on the market to combine stannous fluoride with the polyphosphate system. This toothpaste promises to target all the areas your dentists check the most, namely:

Gum Problems - stannous fluoride slows down growth of bacteria.
Cavities - sf helps to reduce damaging acid and builds up minerals while protecting the enamel.
Plaque - sf slows down growth of bacteria, thus plaque growth.
Sensitivity -sf blocks dentinal tubules to help prevent sensitivity.
Enamel - sf forms a barrier against damaging acids and helps to prevent erosion.
Tartar - the polyphosphate system forms a protective barrier that prevents tartar.
Whitening - the polyphosphate system prevents stains by protecting the surface of the teeth and in combination with silica removes discolouration.
Breath - sf interacts with bacteria associated with bad breath (500-600 types.. yuck!) and prevents them from multiplying.

That's all well and good, but it does it work I hear you ask. Yes! The texture of the toothpaste is quite a thick gel with little beads that dissolve on brushing. It doesn't foam too much, but just enough so a little goes a long way. This toothpaste works really well to keep teeth white, bright and healthy while controlling sensitivity. After finishing my first tube I will definitely be repurchasing - it works great, has been approved by the bf, and recommended by my dentist on my last visit too!

Do you take pride in your smile? Have you tried the new Oral-B Pro-Expert toothpaste? What is your current toothpaste of choice?

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