Pancake tosser of the year!

Yesterday was pancake day and our salon competed in the (surprisingly competitive!) charity pancake race in Newbury. Local businesses take part in running a relay with pancake tossing in between. It's a fun afternoon, and brings back the feeling of community spirit, everyone can take part and I super enjoyed everyone's outfits. We were all really surprised we won over a team of minions! Personally I was going for the coveted 'tosser of the year award' but sadly that didn't PAN out, get it? (sorry...)  We did however win best dressed! I think it was the mixture of more mature judges, victory rolls and land girl outfits. Although we did get asked why we were dressed as umpa lumpers a lot to... 

What's your favourite pancake filling?

Katy xx

Lush Gorilla Perfume

My first blogging beauty event! First of all, massive thankyou to Heather and Ryan (and Luke!) for arranging and leading the evening, you guys were pro hosts (the tea and chocolate helped to :0) !) I also super enjoyed meeting other bloggers and hearing about their blogs. 

The evening was all about Gorilla perfume, which I had never smelled before, complete newbie.  I think the most interesting scent was The Bug. The main scent I get from The Bug is sandalwood but it also contains Labdanum, which causes a chemical reaction that compels you to smell it again! What's more, is that you get a different smell everytime... crazy but true, literally spent the car journey home sniffing various body parts...my own body parts, in case you were wondering.

My friend and i ended up being polar opposites on the perfume, it's amazing how different the perfumes are on different skin! You have to try them, let them settle, then sniff yourself again! Seriously, go into Lush and delight the staff by using there incredible knowledge to help pick your fave!

My favourite scents ended up be Lust, Breath of God and Sikim Girls.

There is a fab collection of mothers day and Easter gifts at Lush at the mo, (even if buying for ones self).  Suiting all budgets, you have everything from massage bars to 'mumkins' :0) 

The fab goodie bag we received! Thank you Lush, this will be on me, maybe all at once...no final decisions have been made.

Favourite Lush products/perfumes? Things I should try?

Katy xx

The BEST lip stain and liquid eyeliner...in my opinion

My new Limecrime Pink Velvet Velvetine is here! I love this stuff so much, the colour, pigment and ease of application are beyond perfect and it stays on throughout the day. They are bringing out the Clueless Witch collection in March and I literally can't wait! More Velvetines to add to my stash! Blackmilk Clothing are also bringing out a new collection in March...Game of Thrones!!!! It's gonna be an expensive month for me for sure...

This eyeliner can't be matched for staying power... Gosh used to do pretty much the exact same product and when they suddenly discontinued it I was mortified! This liner doesn't budge, even after I've washed my face, the black line on my eyelids often has to be separately removed with cleanser. When I test an eyeliner in a shop I put a line on my hand, let it dry and then lick my finger and try to remove the line... Seventeen Tattoo Me Liquid Eyeliner doesn't budge! I was so upset when Gosh discontinued their version that I sent them a few emails asking what I was meant to do now at all of my rainy British festivals! They didn't reply...and I now buy one of these every time I go into Boots! (Lesson learned...)

You can buy Limecrime here.

Have you tried Limecrime yet? Do you have a favourite liquid eyeliner?

Katy xx

Limp Bizkit, Models Own Banana Split and Smelly Boys...

So this douchebag took me to see Limp Bizkit and Crossfaith last night, probably should be a guilty pleasure but I'm not ashamed, they're always rad! I've seen both bands a few times now and Limp Bizkit didn't disappoint, with Guns 'n' Roses and Nirvana covers, a ukulele and Wes Borland wearing Hawaiian flowers and a posing pouch...yup. Fred Durst also threw a shoe... Crossfaith were as awesome as usual, if you haven't listened to them, you're missing out! Check out Monolith here and their cover of Prodigys Omen here, and then get ready to throw yourself into a mosh pit... The annoying lady behind me kept shouting about how smelly all the boys were, and telling everyone that passed to wear deodorant... It might be that being 5ft2 has made me immune to man stench, or at least tolerable, as at all gigs/festivals I seem to be at perfect armpit level, but seriously? You're at a nu metal gig! Did you think everyone would be clean, fresh and shaven? Why are you here?

Tried this t'other day. Loving the scratch 'n' sniff, totally smells like banana! Awesome colour (yellow can sometimes just look like you smoke 60/day...) but alas again, it lasted a day, I think I just suck at nails.

Have u tried Models Own? Do you have a guilty pleasure band? (I have another serious guilty pleasure band that I'm sure I'll share at some point!)

Katy xx

London Fashion Weekend tomorrow!! Wooooooo! :0)

Facial spritz, Eye Cream, Night Cream and more cream

These are the products I've been using this week...

Anatomicals Spray Misty For Me facial spritz

Balance Me extra care Wonder Eye Cream

Docteur Renaud Raspberry Soft Cream

Monu Extra Rich Night Cream 

Click on the product name to take you to the website.

Anatomical facial spritz
100ml RRP £6

I didn't really get the point of this product until I thought about a festival situation, then I got it. This will be coming to every festival this year! I always take off my make-up at festivals but with a wipe so my skin never feels properly clean. After a spritz of this my skin genuinely feels refreshed! Also great for festival mornings.

Balance Me extra care Wonder Eye Cream
15ml RRP £20

I like this. It makes my eye area smooth and hydrated, and I love that it is 99% from natural origins. I've only been using it for a week so I'm not sure I can comment on how well it gets rid of fine lines and dark circles but I have noticed my eyes are generally brighter. I usually use the No7 eye cream.

Docteur Renaud Raspberry Soft Cream
50ml RRP £25

This cream is awesome. The smell is a little sweet for me but I can overlook that. It hydrates well, it doesn't cause any irritation and it absorbs easily. After applying, my skin is matt not shiney (rare) and the texture is magical. I would definitely buy this.

Monu Extra Rich Night Cream
50ml RRP £36.95

The only thing I don't like about this cream is the smell, I'm not sure what it is, maybe the sandalwood? I would still spend out for this cream though, even from the first use my skin was 100% improved. It says it's for very dry, dehydrated skin, mine is that, but only on the cheeks from windy dog walks and the odd run! It doesn't make the rest of my skin greasy and it hydrates my dry bits like a dream!

All these products combined must be a good combo for me because my skin looks fab at the minute!

Have you tried any of these? Do you have a favourite festival product?

Katy xx

• Also just found out I'm off to London Fashion Week and have front row seats! Super excited! Have you been? Xx

Oberon Jewellery

If you're looking for incredible, bespoke, handmade with love jewellery, then you've found it here! Top picture is me with some of my collection from Oberon Jewellery . What I LOVE is that I can text/instagram/Facebook/email Sarah with a completely random idea, and she gets excited about it. With every piece you can tell how much thought has gone into what will work best for you,  and no two items are the same.

My all time favourite is the narwhal bracelet, I can't express how happy it makes me every time I see it! This was an idea I had whilst daydreaming about narwhals and Sarah made it come to life for me. I also have a thing for bears, unicorns and Alice in Wonderland. 

There are also many one off pieces already made, if you are looking for inspiration or just fancy buying something unique. Like the fox ring below, I spotted this and had to have it! There is also a matching necklace I have my eye on...

Check out Oberon Jewellery on:

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Seriously, there's literally no end to her talent. What's your favourite piece of jewellery?

Katy xx

Knitting, Valentino, Mac, Rimmel and Nail Disappointments...

So I finished my bow scarf today, yay! I loooovvveee it! Wanted to knit it in baby pink but couldn't find the perfect shade, pink will be next! If you knit and would like the pattern, you can buy it here. Everything this lady designs is absolutely beautiful and a little bit quirky! Check out Stephanies blog Tiny Owl Knits. 

So this was my valentines present (yaaaaay) :0) . Valentino Valentina Acqua Floreale is one of my fave perfumes, I was gutted when they discontinued Valentino V. It has 'notes of bergamot and orange blossom that mingle with the heart of neroli, mimosa, tubers and jasmine. The oriental base is made of amber and patchouli.' I don't know what any of that means but it smells awesome...

Always pleased with the Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate lipsticks, the Rosetto 101 doesn't disappoint. Easy to apply, lasts, easy to reapply, great pigment, fab price. What more can I say, buy it, you need it... I paired it with my MAC lip pencil in Hip 'N' Happy. I used to use this with 'snob', before I lost it...I don't wanna talk about it...I'm still sad. 

This was in the glossybox haul my friend gave me, I can see why she didn't keep it. This is Ciate nail polish in pocket money, £9 to buy and apparently a best seller. The website describes it as a 'fudge nude', which I guess is pretty accurate, I just don't like it. It's not a colour on me, just doesn't suit my skin tone I guess. The actual polish is real great, even finish and amazing pigment. I would definitely buy, in another colour. Plus I'm a little bit in love with the cute bow on the bottle!

What's your fave perfume/knitting pattern? Have you tried Ciate?

Katy xx