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

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

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