The Company Style Blogger Awards Goodie Bag - Reviews

Hey you lovely lot :)

As a lot of you know (anyone who reads our blog) we recently went to the Company Style Blogger Awards 2013 and had the most amazing time! Other than meeting such an amazing range of people such as photographers, companies and editors..yes Victoria from Company!, a perk of being invited was the goodie bag. So...here is what I got!

Hair Goodies...

1) Vogetti Wide-tooth comb - This comb means no tangles - perfect when paired with Yuko's Leave-In Conditioner (4)

2) Batiste Paisley Dry Shampoo- This is my personal life-saver! I unfortunately have pretty bad greasy hair and without my trusty dry shampoo - I would be looking like Danny Zuko from Grease...Not a good look! Just spritz your hair with Batiste's dry-shampoo voila...you're Sandy after all :)

3) Ultimate Wave cream gel - Paul Mitchell - Cream-Gels are an effortless way for you to get that tousled, roughed up look. Just curl your hair (I like to plait it the night before) and rub in Paul Mitchell's Gel and you're ready for any festival!

4) Yuko Anti-Frizz, Leave-In Conditioner - Out of this entire goodie bag I have used this the most. Oh my goodness, the smell..it's beautiful quite fruity and floral at the same time. Apply it to damp - towel dried hair, comb through, blow dry or curl and you're hair will be as silky as...well...silk!

Beauty Goodies...

1) Betty False Eyelashes - The Vintage Cosmetic Company - The Vintge Cosmetic Company is my new favourite make-up products brand. I have already popped online to check out their brushes, eyelash curlers and makeup scissors. But I won't be needing any eyelashes anytime soon, as these bad boys are re-usable. Betty is my fave style due to their little flick at the end.

2) OPI Nail Laquer in 'A Roll in the Hague' - This was a twist of fate...I needed a bright orange nail varnish and have been looking for one all over the place. I must admit I don't normally buy OPI (more of a Barry M girl myself) due to it's heavy price-tag but this colour, although peculiarly named, is amazing and give me perfectly polished points for summer :)

3) The Vintage Cosmetic Company - Nail File - Vintage inspired file for on the go splits or touch ups.

4) Soap and Glory Lip Stick in 'Super Nude' - This smells amazing! Almost vanillary :) I received 'super nude' which is so lucky because i've been meaning to get one to wear with my heavier eye makeup looks. This lippy has a moisturising technique in it which left my lips feeling ridiculously smooth!

Skincare Products...

1) Elemis Skin Glow Exfoliating Face Wash - This is my new fave brand of all time! I was previously a 'Witch Skincare' girl due to it's natural extracts but i have been converted by Elemis which uses plant extracts, are completely against animal testing and don't use any nasty chemicals like parabens. The jojoba beads feel gentle on your skin but leave it feeling fresh and clean...and so clear!

2) Lauren's Way - Self Tanning Bronzing Mousse-  Now, i'm not a fan of fake tan. Yes, I can sometimes look a tad orange, but that's just my ever-changing skin tone. This is a light self tanner which has to be applied with a mitt and a little goes a long way.. trust me. I'm not quite converted but I did enjoy the glow after all of the hard work.

Yummy Stuff... 

 Bits and Bobs...

1) New Look Stacking Rings - A little souvenir I gave to my sister.

2) Glitzy and Glam Stud Earrings - I kept these for myself...they match the nail varnish, I couldn't give them away!

3) New Craft Society - Vintage Brooch

4) Pinned it Made it Voucher - Attend party for free +1 - SO EXCITED!!! Paloma and I have been invited to a party on June 18th to make some more sunnies. The ladies at Pinned It Made it were lush and the nicest people to possibly meet when you're feeling socially awkward at an event like this!

5) Pinned It Made It DIY Sunglasses - Future posts...I think so :)

OUT TOMORROW!! You must buy it, summer body tips and how to become a successful blogger. Not to mention the amazing fashion pages and interviews which I read on the journey back, couldn't resist :)

Please tell me what you think of reviews of beauty posts :) 

Loads of Love, Jess xxx

I'm playing with a dangerous flame again, and i'm happy as can be when you are gone....

♫ Show me - Team me ♫

Hellooooo :)

Some exams are now out of the way, which is such a relief and it feels like a weight the size of an elephant has been lifted off my shoulders, but unfortunately, four elephant-sized exams are approaching very quickly, but determined not to get crushed, Paloma and I are powering through with caffeine and stress.

The only thing getting us through exam is The Company Blogger Awards Ceremony, which takes place on the 29th of May, which we are both on the guest list to. Outfit planning can be so distracting and find myself scrolling though numerous retailers for possible choices, So excited!

Wish us luck on English Lit Exam tomorrow :*)

Love you all, Jess xxx

 Paloma is wearing - Top - Vintage, Jeans - Joni MOTO Topshop, Boots - Topshop

I am wearing - Pumps - Primark, Dress - Topshop, Belt - Betsy Johnson, Scarf - Vintage, Jacket - H&M

Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is

 ♫ The 1975- The City ♫

 

Hey all,

These outfits were taken on the sunniest day in England this year, it was lush! And, as you can see we both braved skin tights and bare arms! It makes me realise how much I love summer fashion and the simplicity of it (no matching outfits to coat needed!)

We have officially entered the dreaded exam time that has been slowly creeping up on us for the past couple of months. Me and Jess both had Spanish and French oral exams this week, which has to be one of the most terrifying exams ever invented... the voice recorder alone brings back many memories of dodgy Spanish improvisation and awful verb conjugation! Good luck to anyone else sitting exams at the moment!

 

I am wearing: Dress- TK Maxx, Belt and Shoes- Primark

Jess is wearing: Dress- Topshop, Belt- River Island, Shoes- H&M

We received our invite from the lovely people at company and the thought of the company blog awards event in a few weeks time is getting us through exams- we are so excited! Now just the question of what to wear... ideas very welcome!

Its still not too late to vote for us for 'Best Teen Blog', we would be so thrilled!! (page 8)

In other news we also got voted as joint head of sixth form for next year by our year group, which we are so excited about! Re-vamping the common room is number one on our list! Time flies!

Loads of love, Paloma xxx

Changed my socks like I changed the letters, girls with three syllable names, are often so easy to shame...

♫ Joanna - Little Comets ♫

Hey guys!

So how are we all? Happy 1st official day of summer! Thank goodness it was such a lush day or i would be in an awful mood as summer brings so many exciting things...mainly finishing our AS exams which are very tedious and taking an awfully long time. Next week is Paloma and My language speaking exams...so that's going to be fun (HELP).

Are any of you doing any exams soon? If you are good luck, but if you could spare a moment to vote for us for the Company Blogger Awards we'd be so grateful, we REALLY want this!

So...moving on, here's a quick lil post of what we wore in the summer sun (i can finally say that). Paloma's cheeky 60's mini skirt was paired with black tights which will soon be making an exit from Paloma's wardrobe. I went for a vintage 50's style look with a polka dot dress and braved bare legs! and accessorised with many red bits and bobs..its quite nautical actually :)

Loads of Love, Jess

xxx

 Paloma is wearing - Blouse - Primark, Skirt - H&M, Boots - Topshop, Cardie - TK Maxx, Belt - Accessorize

I am wearing - Dress and pumps - Primark, Belt - Betsy Johnson, Cardie - H&M, Ring - Accessorize

We need fairground rides just to spark a smile...

♫ 1996 - The Wombats ♫ 

Hey my lovelies!

Soooo, how's everyone coping with this new dose of summer sun? Anyone burnt? Even I got burnt and i'm naturally tanned...weird isn't it! Well, I love it...but just as we were getting used to no jackets and a strappy vest, as you can probably tell, i'm not used to this weather :)

So, in conclusion, here are the outfits which we wore today, a very bleak and dull day full of damp rain and a thick fog of disappointment as the clouds did not lift. Luckily, we added a splash of colour to a grey day with a vivid vintage tartan scarf, clashed with leopard print flatties and a navy floral dress...it seems to be the only floral around! Remember votes are still being accepted so please vote for us in the company blogger awards (teen blog 8th page).

Love you all,

Jess xxx

Paloma is wearing - Dress - Primark, Top - H&M, Boots - Topshop, Tights - M&S.

I am wearing - Tartan Scarf - Vintage (Scotch House), Jeans - Jamie Topshop MOTO, Pumps - Primark, Leather Jacket - H&M.

Forever I see you and me, forever I'll try for you and I

 

 

I am wearing: Dress- Primark, Cardi- H&M, Boots- Topshop

 

Jess is wearing: Shirt and trousers- New Look, Shoes and Jacket- H&M

 

Hey all,

YAY! The amazing weather has continued, there has never been a better incentive to go and revise, when you can sit outside and study in the sun, and with the thought of summer and holidays cheekily starting to creep out of the back of my mind, where it has been forced to stay after months of snow and rain things are looking bright!! Thanks to everyone who has already voted for us in the company blog awards we love you all, and to get shortlisted means so much to us! Hope everyone has a fab friday tomorrow and a lovely weekend! Some more acts are getting announced for Reading Festival today, maybe time to get myslef a ticket? (the Maccabees pretty pretty please...)

Loads of love, Paloma xxx

PS. We have made the shortlist! Please vote for us for 'Best Teen Blog' in the Company Blog Awards 2013, here, thanks!!

Icarus is flying too close to the sun and Icarus' life it has only just begun...

☼♫ Icarus - Bastille ♫☼

Hey Guys!

First and foremost we are very excited to announce.......WE HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED FOR THE COMPANY BLOGGER AWARDS! This is such a massive deal to us as huge fans of Company Magazine (religiously buying it every month), and feel like our endless efforts to bring our blog up to the standard that our readers deserve, have finally paid off because it's all you beautiful people who have made this happen for us, thank you so much, we are thrilled! As you can imagine, we were immediately on the phone to each other, screaming around our houses after we got over the initial shock.Here is a quick post featuring our newest staple item...Company Magazine, (it's a good one guys) and of course an Iced Costa Coffee, lush!

Please, please, please re-vote for us! The slate has been wiped clean, so even if you voted (we love you), please do it again, we would love to be Company's Under 18 Bloggers - Two normal girls who style wearable clothes, nothing eccentric or out of this world.

Thanks again :) 

Paloma and Jess xxx

 Paloma is wearing - Blouse - French Connection, Jeans - Topshop Leigh MOTO, Pumps - Primark, Bag - Topshop

Jess is wearing - Blouse - New Look, Skirt + Pumps - Primark, Bag - Topshop, Earrings- H&M, Ring - Accessorize

Hold me close don't let me go, I need you so...

♫ Went Away - The Maccabees ♪

Hey everyone!!

So, we really need your help!! We love you guys all so much and appreciate your comments and follows so much...but we need to ask a favour.

The Company Blog Awards Nominations have started! This is the first year we're entering and would love it if you could all vote for us in the TEEN FASHION BLOG CATEGORY. All you have to do is enter our URL which is www.cositsthebeesknees.blogspot.co.uk and your email address - it's that simple :) Every vote counts so please please please vote for us!


Here are also some outfits which we wore on a very chilly grey day in London :)

Paloma is wearing: Jumper- Primark, Dress (worn as skirt) - New Look, Boots- Topshop, Tights - M&S, Earrings - Accessorize

I'm wearing - Jumper - M&S Mens, Jeans - Topshop MOTO Jamie, Boots - Topshop

PLEASE VOTE!!! Loads of love and thanks

Jess xxx