Must-Have Mascaras Under £5 - Huge Life Beauty Decisions!

This past week I have been eeking out the very last scraps of my Natural Collection mascara until Monday when the joys of pay day will arrive. I began the month lapping up the lustrous Le Volume de Chanel but clearly got overzealous. Going back to the Natural Collection Lash Care mascara after being spoilt with designer goods has been mildly painful. 

The cheapest I've been able to find Le Volume de Chanel for is £24 from Debenhams. This price tag isn't going to happen. In fact, I am actually looking to spend under £5 for my new mascara as I am skint! I've whittled it down to 3 options:

1) Volume Plumping Mascara by e.l.f Cosmetics - £3.75

"For BIG Lashes" - I do love a large lash. Full of Vitamin B this mascara looks after your lashes even when your layering it all up. e.l.f describe the results as intense and dramatic - sort of what I'd describe Kim Kardashian or Cheryl Cole's lashes. I like those odds.

- Click Here to Buy -

2) Avon SuperExtend Eye Accents Mascara - £4 (Special Offer) 

The wand appears to be exactly the same shape and width of my trusty Natural Collection mascara so I know Ill get excellent coverage and length. I've never tried an Avon mascara before but have used eyeshadow, lipstick and lip gloss from their Color Trend range and have loved every single product. At £4 on special offer at the moment and boasting rave reviews online this does look a promising option.

- Click Here to Buy or Read the Reviews - 

3) Collection Little Mix Full On Mascara Jesy Volumising Mascara - £2.99

Do not judge me. Pop-girl-group-endorsed mascara wouldn't usually be my forte however Little Mix are cute and edgy. K?! Anyway, Jesy's mascara is for those who want the big, popping lashes that look thick and fake. You can also get Perrie's lengthening option, Jade's defining option or Leigh-Anne's clear option. Ahh, bless them. I might even find the time to test some more of their wonderful little make-up range some time in the future!

- Click Here to Buy or View the Full Little Mix Range -

Decisions, Decisions...

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Photo Source: Mumzine

Outrageous Autumn Beauty Trends

Shorter days, crispy leaves and emerging fluffy lounge garms; Autumn is finally upon us. I am a sucker for Autumn/Winter. Getting cosy and spending long evenings inside watching chick flicks such as Bridget Jones and The Holiday are daily occurrences in my household every fall.
The only slight harrowing prospect of the impending plummet of temperature is the mere thought of going out, out dressed up with no jacket, no leggings and no socks. Goosebumps ain't sexy... so I've heard.
My other blog (Obsessed With Them) deals with the Fall frock dilemma nicely - head over there now for the Pre-Autumn Fashion Prep where you'll find essential, trendy wardrobe staples for under £50 (including that bang-on Pink Trench Trend!).
Over here at Your Desirables I am discussing the Top 3 Most Outrageous Autumn Beauty Trends.

3) Woozy Eye-Lines
How can eye liner that looks like it has been applied after a bottle of rosé ever look good? Tell me.

As seen at:

Rag & Bone

Christian Dior

As Seen On:

Rita Ora at the 2013 GQ Men of the Year Awards

Kendall Jenner in Dominican Republic

2) Grotty Grunge

Achieving this look is easy: Apply make up and dance in the rain. Don't wash for 2-3 days and you're good to go.

As seen at:

Rodarte

Saint Laurent

As seen on:

Cara Delevingne at the Met Ball 2013

Sky Ferreira at the Givenchy 2013 Ready-to-Wear Show

1) Glitter Bombs

Glitter gets everywhere - in your eyes, down your throat, up your bum. We are not 11 years old (unfortunately) so no, I shall not be shimmering my face up!

As seen at:

Chanel

Thakoon

As seen on:

Fearne Cotton

Khloe Kardashian

So there you have the top three most ridiculous trends for this Autumn - doesn't t sometimes make you wonder how we can trust these people when they tell us how to be beautiful?! Would you rock any of these looks? I just couldn't...although Halloween is coming up!

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Sources:

Glamour UK

Cosmopolitan

Kendall Jenner

Vogue

Got Celeb

The Guardian

Harvey Nichols

Harper's BAZAAR

Reveal

Khloe Kardashian

She's Everything I Want To Be!

Meet Christmas Joy Abbott:

Yes, that is her real name AND there is sooo much more.

All of the below points finish this sentence: CHRISTMAS JOY ABBOTT IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING BECAUSE..........................

- Her name is Christmas Joy.

- She is a NASCAR Pit Crew front tire changer and can change a tire in just over 1 second. 

- She is the only female at cup level now working with Michael Waltrip Racing

- She ran her first mile at the age of 24 (older than me, ahem) and is now buff-sexy!

- She inspired herself to get fit whilst working in Iraq by discovering CrossFit.

- She is now a CrossFit hero recognised worldwide.

- She is launching her own not-for-profit organisation called The Hand and Heart Alliance.

- She could quite possibly be the world's sexiest weight lifter.

- Her tattoos are awesome.

- Her work ethic, strength and commitment is hugely respectable.

- She's what role models should be made of.

After watching her appearance on The Kris Jenner Show I immediately did a strenuous 45 minute workout - NO LIE! Everything about her inspires me and I hope it does you, too!

See her 'Kris' appearance here (SO HOT! It involves her teaching Kris Jenner and Ryan Seacrest how to change a race car tyre!) :-  http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N3-pFB8bl9M 

Visit her official website to get inspired: http://www.christmasabbott.com/ 

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Beyoncé's Drastic New 'Do - Yay or Nay??

I literally can't believe what is happening in the world today. I've been awake less than an hour and I've discovered things I really wish I hadn't! Firstly, Beyoncé has chopped her hair off.

Don't get me wrong, Bey hasn't pulled a Britney, gone mad and shaved her head but she might as well have.

Not long ago the world was applauding her holiday weave, effortlessly flowing in the wind whilst caring for little Blue Ivy and enjoying a little R&R In between tour dates:

The photo is pure beauty. Then, this morning this is thrown at me and I have to do a double take! 

This is Beyoncé's brand new pixie cut! For all my am drams I don't think this is the worst look Bey could have gone for but it just doesn't suit her! Whether I'm just used to seeing her look so perfectly glam, or I'm not used to seeing her look this average - the verdict is a 3/10 for this little cut.

There have been a few celebs that have angered me with new 'dos over the years! Check them out, see if you agree -

Miley Cyrus' massive Draco Malfoy fail: 

Rihanna's Jedward impression:

That thing that Cassie did:

Willow Smith's pink shave:

Anything Kesha does:

My 2nd discovery will be posted a little later on at my other site: www.obsessedwiththem.wordpress.com

Has Lamar really done this to Khloe?! 

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Get To Know AlunaGeorge!

If you're looking to buy a new album, check out some new music or need a new sound in your life then I'm telling you that AlunaGeorge are for you.

You heard the White Noise collab with Disclosure and you definitely heard Attracting Flies (if you haven't then, I'm sorry but, where the hell have you been?!) - but you ain't heard nothing until you've listened to their newly released debut album, Body Music.

Chilled beats with catchy electro sounds teamed with magical vocal performances like nothing you've heard before - this is the beauty of Body Music.

Comprising of Aluna Francis and George Reid, AlunaGeorge first met when producer George remixed a track by vocalist Aluna's band 'My Toys Like Me'. 

AlunaGeorge's first track 'Your Drums, Your Love' hit the UK chart at Number 50 which led on to track number two, 'Attracting Flies' which hit Number 17.

Body Music is currently sitting at Number 7 in the UK iTunes Album Chart and I'm awaiting payday so I can gab tickets to their tour in October! 

My new obsession with Aluna's voice is on another level - and don't get me started about her flawless fashion sense! The way her slick lyrics meander around each carefully constructed beat is quite literally music to your ear drums. Her effortlessly cool delivery of what she's telling you gets to you, and you can't let it go. Check out my other blog, Obsessed With Them (link below), for a full fashion profile tomorrow lunchtime!

Check out their stuff & tell me what you think:-

Your Drums, Your Love: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VfCSx5641U4

You Know You Like It: http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=relmfu&v=FWR9MR5juWI

Attracting Flies: http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=relmfu&v=7d_HD89ZlJE

Tickets:  http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Alunageorge-tickets/artist/1754446

ALUNAGEORGE FASHION PROFILE WILL BE FEATURED ON MY OTHER BLOG TOMORROW!! COME CHECK IT OUT!! WILL BE PUBLISHED 12pm MIDDAY!! LINK>>> www.obsessedwiththem.wordpress.com 

Ibiza Countdown: 30 Days! Progress Report...

So it's 30 days until the big popping of my Ibiza cherry and I still have an abnormally long list of things to achieve before I go!

I've been working out A LOT since I booked the holiday about 2 months ago and have started to see the first signs of results! YAY! My stomach is flatter and actually toning and even my arms are looking leaner, too! This is all thanks to YouTube and the huge abundance of workout vids available to do in your own home. This is my daily routine:

1) Tiffany Rothe's Hot Body Warm-Up Routine - CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
2) Tiffany Rothe's Bikini Abs Workout - CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
3) Daily Butt Workout (Free App for iPhones and iPads) - CLICK HERE TO FIND
4) 3 Minute Bun & Thigh Wave Workout - CLICK HERE TO FIND
5) 50 Prisoner Squats (or 15 more minutes on Bun & Thigh Wave) - CLICK TO SEE
6) 1 Minute Plank - CLICK TO SEE

And that's it! That's my daily workout routine - it takes no more than half an hour/ 40 minutes and I also walk the dog twice a day for about 20 minutes! I have so much more energy it's all very lovely! :)

I had my first McDonald's this weekend, too! Chicken Selects meal - and I made it a large as I was feeling rather deprived. I'm on a diet but if I ever feel like I'm craving something like crazy I just go ahead and eat it - 95% of the time I'm really enjoying my healthy eating!

My favourite meals include blueberries and natural yoghurt with either mango coulis or honey for breakfast, Ainsley Harriott cup soups for lunch (with 2 or 3 crackers) and anything homemade by my Mum for dinner! Key healthy snacks that I've discovered are the Strawberry Nougat bars by Shapers which you can get from Boots or bags of Snack-a-Jacks - especially in the Caramel flavour!

Other than the diet and workout situation I've also been finding loads of amazing new clothes for holiday! Scouring the net in lust I've found eBay to be a godsend for affordable bits!
I picked up this Batman dungaree dress for £9 (HighStreetLook2013), this bandeau crop top for £3 (diamondclothing786) and this purple skirt for £5 (girlsattractions)!

 

Another wonderful fashion find I came across last night was The Holiday Boutique! Having been obsessed with Tulisa and her birthday visit to Ibiza last week I was T H R I L L E D to find the actual shop in which her holiday wardrobe had come from...and you will not believe the bargain prices!

 

Lady Lux - Click HERE to buy

 

Day Glo Pink Monokini - CLICK TO BUY

 

Lady Lux Love Game - Click to Buy

 

All that's left to do is the tan, the mani, the pedi, the shoes, the make-up...etc, etc!

 

 

Where are you going this year? What's your biggest holiday panic?! Comment below/Tweet me @sheldan2207

 

 

 

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Dream Summer Outfits - Day & Night!

If money was no object right this moment what would your dream summer outfits be?! I randomly asked myself this question earlier as I was trawling eBay for yet more bargains! If I had all the money in the world what would I buy for this July heatwave? Take a look:

 

Daytime Dream OOTD:

 

 

Alice McCall Silk Playsuit

Stuart Weitzman Gladiator Sandals

Moschino Leather Bag

Miu Miu Sunglasses

 

Taking style inspo from Blake Lively and Kourtney Kardashian I've whacked together this beautifully modest yet hugely expensive outfit! Simple yet effective! These gladiator sandals are the actual ones you can see Kourtney wearing in all of her recent snaps!

 

 

Evening Dream OOTD:

 

 

Moschino Trousers

ACNE Top

Elsa Peretti Diamond Necklace in Platinum (Tiffany & Co.)

Christian Louboutins

Lulu Guinness Clutch

 

I can just imagine being at some swanky do, sipping champagne and mingling with the celebs in this get-up! It's classy with a touch of attitude - and who can really resist Loubs?? My style inspo for this came from Rihanna, Victoria Beckham and Beyoncé - of course!

 

That was much more fun than I thought it would be - have you ever been on the Christian Louboutin and Moschino websites? GO NOW!

 

What are your dream wardrobes?!

Tweet me @sheldan2207 or comment below!

 

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