Full Moon Double Wing

Mercury is finally out of retrograde and a full moon is upon us tonight. After all the ups & downs of our horoscopes (& feelings) this past month, we’re ready to start the new cycle of the moon with a fresh beauty step. We’ll be channeling our inner winged-out goddess tonight using our they’re real! push-up liner. This daring look is all about attracting [the right kind of] attention, and its matte-black formula gives this look an instant artistry touch. We bet you can fool everyone into thinking you’re a makeup artist!

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Dare to Go Double?

 1. Draw a thin, even line along the lower lash line, angling the tip up & out at the outer corner of your eye.

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2. Draw a thick line along the upper lash line

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3. Wing it out at the exact same angle as the lower lash line.

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4. Ooh la la! A daring double wing in no time.

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Now get out there and knock ‘em dead… figuratively speaking, of course 😉

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Bilou! Fun & Foamy Vegan Body Care For Your Sweet Tooth

That moment stood under the hot water of your morning shower can make or break a day. Get it right and you’re invigorated, energised and ready to face the world; but get it wrong and you can be left feeling dreary, lethargic and in need of a double espresso. We totally underestimate the power of that morning cleanse and the product we use to set us up to win, but the scents and textures that greet us first thing could be the secret to a day-long smile! I’m always one to embrace new textures and uplifting scents in the bathroom (hello chocolate hand wash and strawberry bubble bath,) but with Bilou my sweet tooth has gone into overdrive: this new brand to hit UK shores is completely vegan and full of sugary sweetness to kick off your day in the right way, whatever your age.

Created by German blogger Bibi of Bibi’s Beauty Palace, Bilou is a capsule range of foaming shower gels and body creams (as well as a couple of body sprays which are too young and sweet for my personal tastes – think Body Secrets x Impulse) that takes sweet treats to a whole new level. Available in Pink Melon, Tasty Donut, Fizzy Berry, Cotton Candy and Coco Cocktail, they smell exactly how you’d anticipate – apart from the donut variety which is more pink icing than anything else. The foaming textures are incredibly lightweight and a pleasure to use, creating something a little different in your morning shower; I remember when shower foams first became a thing and I’ve never tired of the format, even if they don’t seem to be as popular as they once were.

The shower foam cleanses gently but effectively, without irritating or overwhelming the senses, leaving skin feeling supple and delicately scented; I adore the creamy texture and the way it envelops my limbs for those few morning moments! Additionally the body cream is lightly moisturising without causing stickiness (it absorbs within a matter of seconds,) which makes these a real treat for only £3.99 a pop. It’s no hardworking body cream, but it is a simple and effective way to add a quick hit of hydration first thing. I love everything about Bilou… They could’ve easily gone down the sickly sweet teen route and ended up with something OTT and quickly naff, but instead the whole range is elegant and simple while keeping things fun.

Now available in Superdrug, I’ve no doubt these will be incredibly popular with their customers – and even drive some new ones into store!

Which flavour are you tempted by?

The entire Bilou range (including shower foam, body cream and fragrance spritz) is available from Superdrug, priced £3.99. Five scents are available, although not all scents are available in all variants. More info on their website.

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Cheaper Kindles and the Books To Load Them Up With.

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I know people roll their eyes a bit at the Kindle deals that basically epitomise “Black Friday”, but my Kindle is one of my most-used gadgets ever and, if there’s an opportunity to get one at a knock-down price then I’m there. My Mum still has what is basically a prototype Kindle, it weighs about ten kilos and hurts her wrists when she holds it for long periods of time. (I think it’s mostly because of the case with the light in it.)

So, I am getting one of these for her Christmas present – I feel it would be rude not to, really – at £34.99 it’s less than the price of a bottle of perfume, for goodness’ sake! This is the new Amazon Fire Tablet and I’m honestly struggling to work out why it’s so much cheaper than the Kindle Paperwhite. It has a bigger screen, it still loads e-books, but you can do so much more with it, including accessing the internet… I can imagine my Mum sat upstairs browsing Boden in bed!

More Christmas Present ideas…

So yes – getting one of these for Mother. If you’re after a tablet or book reader then this has to be one of the best value versions on the market. I’ve done a quick Google, but nothing seems to come close. Incidentally, the Paperwhite is also on offer – £79.99 instead of £109.99 here. If anyone does know why the Paperwhite would be better then please let me know pronto, before I hit the button. Is it better for your eyes to read on the Kindle? The battery life on the Kindle is better, but I love the idea that you can browse the internet on the Fire!

None of these are short or easy reads, they’re really something to get your teeth into but I could read them again and again. I do hope you enjoy them – I must do a “favourite books” post or video soon… Feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments box for other readers.

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