Top 10 in under 10!

I know it can be difficult to spend our hard earned cash on expensive luxury items, but now you don’t have to, because I’m going to share with you my favourite products from the drugstore!

1. Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer: This first product I’m sure you’ve all heard about. This is the best concealer for covering blemishes and it only costs €5.79.

2. NYX high definition blush in the shade TAUPE: I don’t use this blush for what you may think I do I actually use it for my contour! You may think I’m crazy but the natural shadows on your face are grey and not brown or orange so this is the best product to sculpt yourself some cheekbones for only €7.75!

3. Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint: This is my all time favourite long lasting nail polish. As well as it being long lasting I constantly get asked do I have shellac on my nails, it is by far my go to nail polish and for only €5.56, It’s a bargain!

4. NYC smooth skin bronzing powder: As I mentioned in a previous post this product is a complete dupe for benefit’s hoola bronzer and for only €3.30 I know which product I’ll be buying!

5.Sleek face form pallette highlight (In the shade light): Although I love all the products in the contour kit my favourite product from the kit is the highlight. The only shade I tried from this line is light but I’m sure the other kits shades are just as nice. Although the kit is €13.49 I feel like we can make an exception as there is although two other products in there!

6.12 Shade Heaven and Earth Palette: This palette has amazing pigmentation and the looks that can be created by it are very similar to the naked palette due to the amazing pigmentation and colours! (€4.50)

7.17 FALSIFeye HD mascara: I know mascara a lot of the time is a personal choice kind of thing but this mascara is definitely my favourite mascara and really helps to define each of my lashes and sure knows how to hold a curl! (€9.49)

8. Maybelline baby skin primer: I have both benefit porefessional and baby skin and I find there is no difference between the two products! I use this product everyday and it definitely minimizes my pores! Smaller pores for €11.49? Yes please!

9. Rimmel wake me up concealer: Another concealer I love is this Rimmel concealer. This is my favourite under eye concealer that really brightens up the area giving the effect of a full nights sleep. (€6.99)

10. Soap & Glory sexy mother pucker lip shine laquer: Along with this product smelling like cupcakes (can it get much better), this product leaves your lips with a tingling feeling leaving them with a glossy shine and looking more plump! (€9.50)

Well there you go guys! That was my top 10 in under 10, I put a lot of work into this post and I really hope you enjoyed it!x

Lauren Elizabeth x

10 beauty hacks every girl should know!

I know we can all be lazy sometimes when it comes to beauty but hopefully with these hacks even when you aren’t feeling up to the task of beautifying yourself this will help you.

1. Leave cotton wool and a bottle of micellar water beside your bed to ensure you have no excuses to not take your makeup off. The reason why I am telling you to use micellar water and not facial wipes is because facial wipes are terrible for your skin, I recommend Garnier micellar water.

2. If you are out of your favourite liquid liner and don’t have time to pop to the shop use a mascara and for even longer wear try a waterproof mascara to prevent smudging.

3. If your feet have seen better days and are beginning to resemble cracked pavements cover your feet in your favourite body lotion and pull on a thick pair of fuzzy socks.  My favourite lotion is soap and glory’s ‘The Righteous Butter’ its a thick deep moisturising lotion that softens your feet from within.

4.Have a spot that is taking over your face with its redness? Apply anti redness eye drops to the affected area. The ingredients used to bring down the redness in your eyes does the same thing for your spot.

5.Always wanted longer lashes? Apply castor oil to your lashes every night before you go to sleep.

6. Does your nail polish always come out bubbly to solve this put your nail polish in the fridge an hour before use. Also instead of shaking your bottle before use, instead roll it in between the two palms of your hands as shaking it creates more bubbles!

7. Struggling to open up your favourite bottle of nail polish? All you need is a little more grip, wrap a rubber band around the lid and there you go! Another tip is, to prevent this from happening apply some Vaseline to the opening of the bottle to allow easy access when opening it!

8.Struggling to make it on time to certain events? Make a playlist and have certain songs assigned to each task you need to do in the morning so you have only that amount of time to get it done! Keep in mind that some tasks may need more than one song and try not to allow leeway into other songs.

9.Want your hair to smell nice when someone hugs you? Spray your favourite perfume onto your hairbrush and brush it through your hair. Make sure not to apply to much to ensure you don’t make your hair greasy.

10. Do your bobby pins always fall out of your hair? spray them with hairspray for some extra hold! Now you won’t be finding bobby pins in random places around your home!

There you go guys! Ten beauty hacks for all you girls don’t forget to follow my new Instagram account!

Lauren Elizabeth x

How to easily get rid of blackheads!

I know that I suffered from black heads and could never find anything to fix my problem. It got to a point where I was just causing myself pain and no results! Until yesterday when I tried a new method!

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs bicarbonate of soda/baking soda
• 1 Tbs toothpaste

It doesn’t matter what quantities you use, as long as they are the same measurement as eachother.

Method

1. Run a cotton wool pad under hot water.
2. Place the cotton pad on your nose or affected area and leave it there for about 3 minutes.( what this is doing is opening your pores making it easier to clean them)
3. Put your tooth paste and baking soda onto a plate or in a cup/bowl and mix with a toothbrush.
4. Once both ingredients are combined begin to apply to your nose/affected area as if you were brushing your teeth.
5. Do this for about three minutes.
6. Dampen a face cloth with warm water and wipe it off .

Ta daa!! Your done and I can promise you, your black heads will look A LOT better! I found that the toothpaste was quite strong so my eyes began to water, so just be cautious of that. Like always if you have any questions leave them down below!

Lauren Elizabeth x

Delicious strawberry ice cream!

This homemade strawberry ice cream is the perfect summer treat! Whether you want it when you’re relaxing by the pool or maybe just in the comfort of your own home. For those of you without an ice cream maker, do not fear this recipe is suitable for you too! I know before I ever got an ice cream maker, I could never find a recipe that didn’t require a machine! Anyway, enough of me rambling, lets get into it!

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Ingredients

• 2 egg yolks
• 200ml/7 fl oz low-fat milk
• 200ml/7 fl oz whipping cream
• 70g/1 and 3/4 oz powdered sugar
• 300g/10 and 1/2 oz strawberries

Recipe

1. Beat the egg yolk and icing sugar until the mixture is nice and bright.

2. Add the cold milk.

3. Whip the cream until stiff.

4. Then add the whipped cream to the mixture and stir to produce a smooth mixture.

5. Puree the strawberries. (you can either liquefy them like mine, or you can pulse them a few times so that its a chunky mixture)

6. Add the strawberry puree to the mixture and stir in until it produces a homogenous mass.

With a machine

Follow the instructions given with your ice cream machine for best results. Don’t forget to freeze the bowl at least 24 hours in advance! If your ice cream maker does not allow your ice cream to reach your goal consistency, place it in the freezer until your goal is achieved.

Without a machine!

1. Pour the mixture into a plastic container, or an old ice cream tub.
2. After the 30 minutes the ice cream will begin to freeze around the edges. When this happens stir the mixture with a fork to prevent ice crystals which won’t allow a smooth ice cream to form.
3. This process will need to be repeated for the next 4 hours.
4. Your ice cream should then be smooth and creamy!

Tip: If your ice cream is too hard to scoop put it in the microwave for a few seconds until softened, or if you have time, defrost it slowly in the fridge.

Your ice cream is now ready to enjoy! I love to serve mine with fresh strawberries, but you can choose whatever! Some ideas are, syrups, sprinkles marshmallows, chocolate, the world is your oyster!

If  you recreate this delicious ice cream don’t forget to upload it instgram and use the #allthingsstrawberryicream and follow me @allthingsfashionandbeauty97 !

Don’t forget if you have any queries about this recipe don’t be afraid to ask! Also I would appreciate if you could leave requests below as what you would like to see on my blog next!

Lauren Elizabeth

Email: allthingsfashionandbeauty97@gmail.com

Yummy starbucks white hot chocolate!

Yield: About 5 cups

Homemade White Hot Chocolate

Delicious white hot chocolate recipe is SO easy to make homemade, and easy to make with your favorite kind of milk (or cream)!

Cook: 15 mins Total: 15 mins

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of milk of your choice (or you can substitute heavy cream or half and half, or do a mixture)
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 8 oz. white chocolate, chopped into small pieces (or white chocolate chips)
• whipped cream or marshmallows for topping

Directions:

Stir together milk, vanilla and chopped white chocolate in a medium saucepan.  Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the white hot chocolate comes to a simmer.  (Do not let it come to a boil.)  Remove from heat and serve immediately, topped with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.

DIY hair mask

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
• 1 tsp argon oil
• 7  squirts of de tangling spray (optional)

method

1. Place all of your ingredients into a small bowl.
2. Mix them until they form the consistency of conditioner.
3. Apply to all of your hair starting at the tips and leave on for at least an hour.(I like to wrap my hair in a towel and leave it in over night)
4. If you do not want the mess of applying it to your hair you can melt the coconut oil in your microwave and pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Remember when you are spraying the mixture into your hair to do it standing on a towel otherwise it will make your floor extremely slippy.

Your done! Shiny hair in 4 easy steps! coconut oil is a great all round product and is great for softening skin, hair and making your eye lashes  grow! Just apply a small amount to your eye lashes every night and you will see results in about 2-3 weeks!