Results with Lucy review & results

As a massive fan of TOWIE (guilty) it was only a matter of time before I signed up to Lucy Mecklenburgh's fitness website. She looks incredible and the hard work has clearly paid off so what did I have to lose?

I used to go to the gym about 3-4 times a week and admittedly did lose weight but quickly got bored and stopped going altogether, only to put the weight back on *sigh*
I have been doing Results with Lucy for about 5 months now and I have to say I am loving it!

I chose to do the solo plan which means there are hundreds of videos to pick from. The videos are quick and easy to follow, and the best bit is after you have done about 4 videos you have already done a 40 minute workout, and all in the comfort of your own home, great right?

I have lost half a stone, feel fitter and healthier and best of all (even though I am still a size 10) my clothes fit me better and look nicer on. I have stuck to making healthy eating choices and have a cheat day which helps to keep me sane! I couldn't live without a cheeky Nandos or pizza every once in a while.

So here are my embarrassing selfie before and after photos (5 months of healthy eating and Results with Lucy) It just goes to show that something fun is easier to stick to, 'cause who  can really say they enjoy the gym?

Mac Ruby Woo Lipstick Review

I had been on the hunt for a red lipstick for ages, and as I already own a few Mac lipsticks I knew where to go to find the perfect red shade. The girl on the Mac counter was really helpful and pointed me in the right direction to pick the right colour for my skin tone and she got it spot on with Ruby Woo!

I love the colour of this lipstick, it is the perfect cool tone red and really compliments my green eyes and dark blonde hair. It is a matte shade which is really in this autumn/winter, but the one (and only) thing I don't like about the lipstick is that I find it very drying on the lips. I would definitely recommend the Mac prep & prime lip, as it adds moisture and also improves the appearance of lipstick. Or you could just use a lip balm underneath to prime the lips before application. I don't think I am brave enough to wear it during the day, its more of a 'night out' lipstick and glams up a look instantly.

 

Mac also re-launched this lipstick as Rihanna’s RiRi Woo which is pretty much exactly the same lipstick. Its is possibly is the 'go-to' red lip for the majority of celebs. Its around £15 which is quite pricey but its good to invest in a decent red lipstick as it is a classic lip shade which will never go out of style. 

Mac 'Well Dressed' Blusher Review





'Well Dressed' for me is the perfect light pink shade which gives you a natural 'flushed' look. Its such a pretty shade of pink and is perfect for most skin tones.

 

 

I really like to use this almost as a highlight on my cheek bones. It is a satin finish blush and goes on lightly so you can build this up if you want it a little darker. You don't want to over do it though or you will end up looking like Barbie!

 

It has a slight shimmery finish which can make your skin look lovely and radiant. It costs £18 which some people will think is expensive but you get what you pay for as my mum says!

 

Overall a much loved blusher but I think you could probably find a less expensive dupe for this, L'Oreal Paris True Match Blush in 'Pink Marshmallow' is a near match and is only about £7 from Superdrug. Bargain!

 

What's your go to mac blusher? x

Lush Haul

I used to walk past Lush stores and the smell would be so overpowering I just couldn't bring myself to actually go in. Until I saw Zoella's lush haul video last year that is, and it really made me want to give them a go. I love my bath time and really enjoy using products other than just standard bubble bath. Once you go in and actually smell the individual goodies I guarantee you will be hooked!

My favourite by far has to be the creamy candy bubble bar. I am always drawn to sweet smelling products and this literally smells like sweets and candy floss! The reason I love this one so much (other than the fact its pink, has a flower on top and smells of sweeties) is that it leaves my skin feeling so soft and moisturised as it has almond oil and cocoa butter in it. You smell AMAZING after your bath too. How you use it is you literally just crumble it under running warm water and it makes your bath go pink and so bubbly!

Next up is the butter ball bath bomb, this one is great for dry skin as it makes it super soft due to the little pieces of cocoa butter inside it. It leaves your skin feeling like you have moisturised it with cocoa butter which I love as it means I don't have to apply any products after my bath. It smells amazing, just like chocolate and vanilla! With this one you run your perfect bath temperature and just before you get in you throw it in the bath and it fizzes around until it has dissolved. This one might be a bit of a boring one as it has no colour but it is so nourishing for your skin. This one also reappears at Christmas as 'butterbear' which is so cute.

Now the holiday season is creeping in Lush have stocked up with all the Halloween, Bonfire night and Christmas products which I love! I had to get candy mountain bubble bar as its very similar to creamy candy which is my favourite. Its similar in smell but it has a slight shimmer to it. It also contains vanilla so it makes your bath lovely and sweet smelling.

 

  

 

Lush cosmetic products are handmade from 100% fresh ingredients and they are also against animal testing <3 What's your favourite Lush product? x 

 

Benefit Dallas Blusher Review

This blusher has literally been my summer essential this year. I had it a few years ago when I didn't really know what I was doing with makeup and gave up with it. Tragic I know. Now after a bit more practice and knowing what I'm actually doing with the products I thought I'd give it another try. Safe to say I'm very glad I did!



 

The packaging is a small square box which I've found sort of annoying when trying to fit it in my makeup bag along with all my other 'necessary' make up, but that's the only downside. It has a mirror under the lid and comes with a small soft natural bristle brush. Very handy.

 

It's a gorgeous plumy pink shade and I absolutely love the colour as it literally does give you a 'sun kissed' look. You use it on the high points of your face, forehead, cheeks, nose etc. to achieve the look like you've been sitting in the sun all afternoon. I love to use this product when I'm tanned as it gives you a lovely glowy finish. You only need a small amount of product to do the trick as it is quite pigmented and has a lovely shimmer to it so you don't want to overdo it!
 

 

Benefit recommends: 'For a natural fresh glow, lightly sweep this dusty sunset plum powder across cheekbones and chin or anywhere you want looks to linger'

 

I also love the Hoola bronzer by Benefit as it is the perfect 'tan' shade and really does make you look like you have a tan rather than looking orange like many bronzers do! It also has no sparkle or shimmer which is a massive bonus for me.

 

I would highly recommend both products as they really work well together. What is your go to blusher?

Winter white nails

Everyone from the TOWIE girls to Kim Kardashian and Rihanna have had white nails this season. They've seen us all through the summer and will carry on into the winter months too. 

I have been loving fresh white nails as they just go with everything and look so chic. I've pretty much had white nails all summer as they stand out so much when you have a tan. 
 

 

I picked up this nail polish by NYC from Superdrug for £2.49 which is an absolute bargain! It's in the colour 'pinstripe white 134' and is a bright opaque white which I'm really loving. 

 

I also had a manicure done a few weeks ago with a white nail polish by OPI in the colour 'funny bunny' which is more of a buildable white, so if you don't want to go full on then that's a good alternative. 

What's your favourite white nail polish? x

Fake Bake Flawless Review

So like most people I loved to look tanned as it just makes you feel better, look slimmer and more healthy, and after trying many wash off fake tans and gradual moisturisers that I never really liked, I decided to take the plunge and try a permanent tan. I am pleased to say that I have finally found my go to tanning product!

Fake Bake Flawless is one of the best fake tans I have used, its a liquid self tan and one of the only ones that actually smells nice! It has a lovely coconut, tropical holiday scent and doesn't start to smell like fake tan for a good few hours, which is good as you can put this on in the morning and it wont start to smell like that tell tale fake tan biscuit smell straight away.

So I start by having a bath or shower and exfoliate my skin thoroughly to remove any dry skin, as having any dry bits will make this product cling and look patchy (not good!) I then apply my Fake Bake oil free moisturiser to knees, elbows, ankles and wrists to avoid any orange patches. Then I am ready to start!

I put on the latex gloves provided, and spray a few pumps directly onto the mitt that it comes with, and apply the product onto my skin in long sweeping motions to avoid any streaking. It looks like you have a tan straight away but this is just the colour guide as it gradually develops over a few hours. I usually use it at night before I go to bed and then have a shower in the morning to remove the colour guide, and you are then left with a beautiful golden tan! The colour is perfect as you can apply it again the next day if you want to achieve a darker tan. Its good to invest in an oil fee moisturiser to use daily which will help prolong your tan and help it to fade evenly, as oil based moisturisers will break down the tan and it will start to look patchy. This picture is after 2 applications.

 

I love the fact this product dry's almost immediately and doesn't feel sticky like some fake tans, so you can put clothes on straight away, no waiting around in your undies for it to dry - bonus! If you use it at night some might come off on your sheets but don't panic as it does come off in the wash.

Its around £22 on the Fake Bake website or from Debenhams or other similar department stores, but I picked mine up from amazon for around £10 which is amazing value as it lasts so long! (I have had it since February and still have a 1/4 of the bottle left) I highly recommend this product to anyone looking to go from a wash off tan to an instant lasting one.

What's your go to fake tan? x