What's In My Bag?

Before I went on vacation a few weeks ago I realised I had no appropriate travel bag. Don't get me wrong, I have enough bags, but they're all of smaller sizes, I don't really go for the big sized ones so I decided to venture out on a little "big-bag" mission. I came back with a massive, spacious beauty that didn't hurt my bank account much at all. For £25 I got this black tote (p)leather - good quality and very sturdy - bag from H&M. They don't have this exact one online, but they do have a similar one here.

MoneySuperMarket is currently doing a competition where you show people what's in your bag and they will reward one lucky winner with a Mulberry bag, purse and phone case, and I mean, who doesn't want to have the chance of winning that. Therefore I am today sharing the contents of my Travel Bag with you. I figured a travel edition was a bit more appropriate around these times as everyone seems to be going somewhere. And also, my everyday contents aren't all that interesting if I'm honest. So let's get on with it!

Oh, and one more thing, the contest also asks you to see how much your bag's content is worth, therefore I will include all the prizes :)

Oh wow. I know I have a computer and a phone in there but still, carrying around something with a value of over £1700 is kind of crazy... Although if I were to remove the two (phone and computer) the rest would only end up at about £145,5 which I guess isn't too bad. Then again when am I ever without my phone? And when I travel I usually bring my laptop (that's what you get for having a blog... ;)) so yeah... MoneySupermarket's competition said to show what you carry with you on a daily basis and although I don't always carry all of this with me - I did bring more or less the same things to school and if my job wasn't being a waitress I suspect that I'd bring something like this to work as well so I guess these are my essentials that I can't go "anywhere" without :)

I hope you enjoyed peeking into my bag! If you want to enter the competition you can read all about it here and if you have a "what's in my bag" post or video then please leave a link in the comments as I would love to see what your essentials are! 

Lots of love,

Em

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The Skin Saver

I'm sorry - I've been completely MIA lately, and I don't even have a good excuse for it. I've had enough time, and I even have several posts all ready to go up - so I don't know what my problem has been.. Anyway, I shall try not to forget the fact that I have a blog to update from now on. Deal?

So over to today's post - You see I've had my mind blown away by yet another product. Although this time it was completely unexpected and unintentional. Usually I hear the rave and give in only to realise that yes, the product is good or that there must be something severely wrong with me for hating something that everyone else seems to love (Benefit's They're Real, I'm looking at you..) The story with this was different. I was at my local beauty department store picking up a few things I needed when I was given a few testers as I paid. The testers you may wonder, were of a new cleansing series from Kanebo Sensai. My initial thought when I saw the label was ' Ouch. Why did I have to fall in love with one of the world's most expensive cosmetics brands?' Luckily I came to my senses and realised that I was thinking about Shiseido and that that was the brand that would have killed me with its pries.The two products I have tried are actually priced fairly reasonable...if you compare them to other high end skincare products. 

Once my teeny tiny testers were about to run out (after over 2 weeks daily use - I was shocked by how long they lasted!) I decided to purchase the full size version of the cleanser at the duty free on my way back from Colombia. When I got the testers I received a make-up remover and a cleansing soap. Kanebo Sensai Silky Purifying Cleansing Milk and Kanebo Sensai Silky Purifying Creamy Soap. The latter has proven to be revolutionary good leaving me with better looking skin than I've had in ages. It feels and looks smooth, I haven't had any big break-outs since, only the occasional mini spots, but they've all disappeared in about a day or so. I feel like £34 was a well worth it price to pay for nice skin, and the more I think about it the more I want to get the make-up remover too.. whops.

If you ever come across these beauties at a counter or a shop, then do ask for a sample as they might blow your mind too :) And for reference I have normal to combination skin and the products are said to be for dry to combination skin.

Also just want to say thank you to everyone who has been following me lately - I really appreciate it! And if you don't follow me already you can click here to get to my Bloglovin' and you won't miss a post :)

Lots of Love,

Em

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The Collection

I got a request from Becky over at Beauty and the B to do a post on my make-up collection so today that is exactly what I am going to do. I won't include my brushes as they are all in the need for some cleaning after travelling (haven't gotten around to that yet..whops). I know some of you might think my collection is small while others might think it is big however, just a quick disclaimer; I am not trying to brag or show off - I am simply sharing how I store my make-up and giving a quick overview of what I have. Everything has been bought by me or has been given to me as gifts from family/friends so there is no sponsoring or advertising laying behind this what so ever. Now, enough of the seriousness and over to the fun part! I apologise in advance for the large number of pictures... Some are quite self explanatory and for those I won't add much info but for others I will give you a quick run-down of what they are/show. Enjoy.

Mascara's include: Dior Iconic Overcurl, Maybeline The Rocket, Clinique High Impact Curling, Clinique Bottom Lash and L'oréal Telescopic & Wings
My eyelash curlers are both by MAC

Concealers: Revlon Eye Primer and Brightener, Maybeline Dream Lumi Touch, Maybeline Fit Me

Some of the Eyeliners: Rimmel Scandaleyes Nude, Rimmel Exaggerate Eye Khol Noir, MAC Teddy, Maybeline Master Drama Eye Khol Liner Dark Brown & Deep Purple, Various E.L.F liners

 Lip Stains & Balms: Revlon Kissable Balm & Lip Stains Flame - Rendezvous - Crush, Rimmel Apocalips Stellar, TopShop Lip Paint Yeah Right.

Lip Liners and Glosses: MAC liner Cherry, Make-up Store Liner Very Berry, E.L.F Lip Liners Rose - Peachy, Maybeline NYC glosses,  MAC Over Indulgence

Lipsticks: (top left) Lancome Rouge In Love 170N, Bourjois Rouge Edition Rouge Buzz, Maybeline Coloursensational Feel Pink, E.L.F Party Pink
 MAC Rebel, Revlon Lip Butters Candy Apple - Tutti Frutti - Sweet Tart
MAC Watch Me Simmer - Costa Chic - Ravishing -  Patisserie

Current Foundation: MAC Face and Body

Mini Palettes: Dior Grège, Benefit BrowZings, TopShop Cream Highligter Kick Start, MAC Personalised Quad (Omega, Cranberry, Espresso, All That Glitters), Sleek Contour Kit Medium

 Concealers: MAC Studio Sculpt & Studio Finish, Collection Lasting Perfection, Smashbox HD , Bare Minerals

Foundations & Bases: Bare Minerals Matte, Chanel Vitalumière, Rimmel Wake Me Up, Revlon Nearly Naked, L'orèal Nude Magique BB Cream, Clinique Even Better

Blushers, Powders & Bronzers: MAC MSF Medium Deep, MAC Studio Fix  NW20, Nars Trio (Laguna, Orgasm, Albatross), Bourjois Cream Blush 02, Make-Up Store High Tech Lighter Sundust, Smashbox Hydrating Perfecting Powder Halo To Go, MAC Blush Fleet Fast, Revlon Cream Blush  Pinched, E.L.F Blush Tickled Pink, Peachy Keen, Maybeline ExpertWear Blush Golden Bronze, Rimmel Stay Matte Powder, Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Original Chocolate, TopShop Highlighter Crecent Moon

 Eyeshadows: MAC Naked Lunch, Woodwinked, Cork, Soba, Humid, Make-Up Store Glitters Virgio, Luna, Isadora Mineral Eyeshadow Golden Brass, E.L.F Eyeshadows Saddle, Mystic Moss, Rasberry Truffle, Dior Incognito, Almay Trio For Hazels, Isadora Silvery Grey

Eye Bases & Gel Liners: MAC Paint Pot  Indianwood, L'orèal Gel Intenza Liner Violet Black, MAybeline Colour Tattoo Permanent Taupe, On and On Bronze

I hope this post didn't get too long and too boring. If you've done a post or a video on your collection  then  leave a link in the comments and I would love to check it out! I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday!

Lots of Love,

Em

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MAC oh MAC

Naughty, Naughty...

Ahh, there really is nowhere like home, or at least nowhere like my own bed. I am currently back in Norway and it feels good to know that I have a while to just relax, work a little and enjoy the summer before I head off to the rest of my summer plans. I might love travelling but I do love to staay at home a bit too :) Anyway, whilst I was in Colombia I headed over to the highly beloved MAC store I used to go to, just to take advantage of the better prizes and large selection (compared to the tiny counter we have here in my hometown). Although they didn't have the #1 thing on my list which is the lipstick Show Orchid ( on my wish list thanks to Becky over at Beauty and the B) I managed to leave the place with a few new products in my possession. Show Orchid is still on my list and I will venture out on an adventure like dora the explorer in order to get my hands on it, but apart from that my MAC cravings are settled...for now at least. Oh and sorry for the countless hauls now a days.. I promise this is the last one in a while, unless I do a clothing haul from Colombia as well in that case that will be the last one :) 

From Top: Eye Khol (teddy), Face and Body foundation (N2), Eyeshadows (Woodwinked -Top and Cork - Bottom), Cleanse Off Oil 

On Top: Face and Body in N2
Bottom Left: Teddy Eye Khol, Cork Eyeshadow, Woodwinked Eyeshadow.

Now let's just face the fact that what I said earlier was one big lie. What beauty girl can ever stop her MAC cravings? Not me at least. Satin Taupe, Charcoal Brown, Honey Lust oh the list of eyeshadows I wish I owned is endless, as is the list of lipsticks, paint pots and just all things MAC. If anyone ever feel like giving me a lifetime worth of MAC products don't hesitate to get in touch! Haha, oh I wish.

What is your favourite MAC product? Or if you don't own any, what is your favourite make-up brand?

Lots of love,

Em

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