The Rainbow Tag

Hey ladies, today I am doing The Rainbow Tag. I was tagged a couple of weeks ago by the lovely Jackie at FiveTwo Certified but I have only just got round to doing it.. terrible I know! Basically you take every single colour of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet) plus pink and multicoloured and name one of your favourite beauty or fashion products that fit in with every colour. I stuck with beauty products all the way through apart from multi coloured which was way too difficult. It was actually pretty hard, (I didn't realise how many pink products I actually owned - oops!) but I managed it in the end and it was really fun! Anyway, lets get started!

Red. OPI Nail Polish in 'Big Apple Red'. I just had to choose a nail polish for this colour and this is my all time favourite red shade. Its just the perfect classic nail colour and looks brilliant with everything. Plus its OPI so the quality is amazing and lasts for days without a single chip. I wear this heaps in the winter.

Orange. Clarins Daily Energiser Cream. I did struggle a little with orange but I realised that the moisturiser I use every single night happens to be in an orange pot. Funny how you never notice these things when you use them regularly. Anyway, I adore this moisturiser and its one out of very few that actually work really well on my skin. I get through tubs of this stuff, its so good. 

Yellow. Herbel Essences Bee Strong Strengthening Cream. This was an easy one. I love the Bee Strong range but I figured I had mentioned the hair mask a few times before in other posts so I thought I would give this product some lime light. I love this! I use this on the ends of hair after I have just washed it and it works miracles. My ends are super soft, they don't look dry or damaged and the smell is amazing. If you have never tried this before and want something to repair the ends of your hair a little, then try this!

Green. Hawiian Tropic Silk Hydration Aftersun. I mentioned this in my June favourites which you can take a look at here and its still a firm favourite this month too. What with the sunshine beaming away and spending more and more time outside in the garden soaking up the rays, I have really got so much use out of this. I love the fact it is super hydrating and leaves my skin really soft. Plus the actual product is green. :)

Blue. No7 Facial Recovery Aftersun. Again, this was quite an easy one as I seem to have a lot of blue products. I chose this one because I have been using it a lot lately. It the ideal aftersun for the face as its non greasy but also really soothing and hydrating. It also works brilliantly when you get slightly burnt too which I managed to experience a couple of weeks ago. Oops!

Indigo. OPI Nail Polish in ' Into The Night'. I struggled with this colour big time. I couldn't find a single thing that matched it at all. So I had to go with another nail polish. This is a really unusual colour and has a slight pearlesent finish to it. I really like wearing this in the winter months as its quite bright but still dark enough to finish off a winter look.

Violet. Anatomicals Spray Misty For Me Facial Spritz. This arrived in this months Glossybox which I did a post on here and it fit in perfectly with this colour. I really like this product. It really cools me down and the smell is lovely! 

Pink. YSL Lipstick in #29. I had to do a lipstick for pink as I have a million different shades! I think I have a slight obsession with pink lipsticks. I decided to choose my YSL one because I love this colour so so much. Its a stunning pink that looks fantastic with any type of make up look and the formula is super creamy and hydrating, not drying at all! I just love it so much and would love to purchase a few more YSL lipsticks but unfortunately they are pretty pricey.

Multicoloured. Victoria's Secret Pink Bandeau. Okay, so this is when I had to go for a fashion product rather than beauty and I think this fits in nicely. It has lots of different colours in the floral pattern and its so cute! I love it and its very multicoloured. :)

So thats the Rainbow Tag! I hope you enjoyed it and I now tag all of you to try and match up some of your favourite beauty and fashion products to the colours of the rainbow. If you have done this tag, leave me a link below so I can take a look. :)

Kisses

Luci xo

Halfway To 100

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Hey everyone! I just wanted to say a huge thank you to guys for following my little slice of the web. Just the other day I reached 50 followers and I cannot believe it! I cant believe that you all enjoy reading my thoughts on beauty products and anything else I choose to talk about enough to actually follow me. When I first started this blog, I never in a million years thought I would get 5 followers let alone this many!

It really means a lot to me to know that you enjoy my little blog and the things I write about. I cant tell you enough, I'm just so happy! So thank you once again for being part of my tiny bubble in the web. It really means the world. 

Love you all :)

Luci xo

July Glossybox

Hey ladies, hope you are all well and enjoying the sunshine. Todays post is on this months Glossybox. Its weird because I feel as if it was only a few days a go I was writing about Junes box. This month is seriously flying by! Now first I just want to mention how cute this box is. Just look at it! I love the bright turquoise colour of this box, I'm not sure if the picture does it justice really but it is super bright and its covered in orange coral and starfishes. Eek! Such a lovely design and perfect for summer. I was so excited about that it took me a little while to appreciate whats actually inside. 

This month the theme was the seaside whether it be to the Caribbean or the seaside here in England. The box definitely represents this and the product are super cute and summery too! Here is what I received in my box this month...

Anatomicals Spray Misty for me facial spritz. I love the packaging of this little spray and its the first thing I picked up when opening my box. Its basically a spray to rehydrate and calm your skin and its super cooling too. Absolutely perfect for the weather at the moment. I actually tested it out there and then and loved it. Its really refreshing and makes you feel less hot and sticky. Love it! Its also ideal for all skin types and only retails for about £6 so you can't go wrong.

Alterna Haircare Bamboo Style Boho Waves Tousled Texture Mist. I have never heard of this brand before but I am pretty excited to give this a whirl. In hot weather of any kind, the idea of spending ages styling my hair or using heat on it makes me want to hide! So this is ideal. You just spritz it on to damp (or dry) hair and shape it with your fingers and your done. Its meant to create beach hair without actually being near one. Cant wait to try it out. :)

Ciate London Paint Pot in 'Speed Dial'. Another nail polish! You are all probably thinking 'this girl has way too many, stop sending them to her!' but I love it! I always get really excited when I see a nail polish staring back at me in my monthly goodie box. Ciate London are actually a really good brand and normally retail for £9 so the quality is good. I'm really looking forward to painting my nails this gorgeous bright sunny orange. Its not a colour I would normally buy myself but I can imagine it looking brilliant with a tan.

Coola Organic Suncare Collection Face SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer. I tell you, this box couldn't have come at a better time! With the weather how it is at the moment, sunscreen is a must! I normally use Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen for my body and my face but this one sounds really interesting. Not only is it a moisturising sunscreen but it also soothes, tones and minimises pores too! I will definitely be trying this out next time I am sunbathing in my garden thats for sure. I'll keep you posted. :)

Sleek Makeup Pout Paint in 'Peek-a-Boo' & 'Pin Up'. These look really interesting too. I get the impression they are a little like lip tars. They are basically long lasting lip pigments that can also be mixed together to create new shades. Apparently by using the colour alone, you get super vibrant colour and full coverage with a satin finish that lasts for hours! However I also received this bright blue one which at first glance looks terrifying! Once I read the booklet inside, I realised that it was for mixing to create my own ideal shade. Less scary now. :)

So thats what was inside my box this month. Overall, I was really happy with what I received. One of my favourite boxes so far. I think it helps that the packaging was just so cute and different. Did you get July's Glossybox? What did you think?

Lots of love

Luci xo

NOTD | Essie - Fiji

Hey everyone. I am so sorry I haven't posted anything for a few days, its just this heat and work do not go together and I am just exhausted once I get home. Trying to make more of an effort this week though! I don't like to complain about this weather either as it is gorgeous outside, just wish I didn't have to work in a hot and sticky shop most days, that would be brilliant! Anyway, todays post is another nail of the day. I am going to try and do at least one of these a month because I don't know about you guys, but I love seeing what colour polishes people are wearing throughout the year. Its great to see some swatches too. :)

So the colour I am currently wearing is Essie's 'Fiji' which is a stunning creamy pale pink. It has a great formula for a start and I only just needed two coats. If you were in a rush though, you could just get away with the one. It is a just a gorgeous summer shade and I love it! I had seen people rave about this colour before and its only when I was in Boots (again) and saw they had a buy one get one half price offer on that I decided to treat myself to it and see what all the fuss was about. It is now easily one of my favourite shade EVER! Thats huge coming from someone who has a million nail polishes. :)

If you were how I was and have never tried this shade before then I highly recommend it. Whats your favourite nail polish for summer?

Kisses

Luci xo

Liebster Award

Hey everyone! Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine this weekend. Its gorgeous outside and absolutely boiling! Hoping to top up my tan a little bit in the garden. I figure I might as well make the most of weather seeing as its not guaranteed how long this will be around for! Anyway, I got nominated for a Liebster Award by the lovely Ashleigh from Beauty And Bits a couple of days ago which I was thrilled about. Basically, the Liebster Award is given to up and coming bloggers who have 200 followers or less and is a great way of meeting new bloggers and learning more about them and their blogs. 

Rules

The nominees answer the 11 questions set by the nominator

Then choose 11 of your favourite blogs with under 200 subscribers to be nominated

Then make up your own 11 questions for your nominees to answer

Let your nominees know that they've been tagged

You cannot tag back 

So these are the questions set by Beauty And Bits...

Heels or Flats?

I would say flats mainly because thats what I pretty much live in but I do adore heels. They really make an outfit sometimes and I would never go on a night out with them. However flats are a safe choice and there are so many cute styles out there now, I'm almost spoilt for choice!

American TV shows or English TV shows?

As much as I love some English TV shows I would have to say American. I just love their shows so much! They are so different from what we have here in the UK and they are always highly addictive. I couldn't imagine never watching Pretty Little Liars, Greys Anatomy or Vampire Diaries. Its not worth thinking about! To be honest, I think I live in the wrong country a lot of the time..

One thing you couldn't leave the house without?

Apart from the obvious like phone and purse, I would say lip balm. I hate it when my lips feel all dry and always like to know I have a lip balm available to hydrate them. I would feel pretty lost if it wasn't in my bag... how bad is that?!

Sweet or savory food?

Ooooo sweet all the way! I have a major sweet tooth and would always choose chocolate or cakes over crisps and things. Easy Peasy!

One beauty product you couldn't live without?

A decent moisturiser and my MAC Face and Body foundation. Those are the two things that are super important. I have seriously dry skin so without a decent moisturiser I would look and feel a total mess! And as for F&B, its the best foundation for my skin type at the moment and I couldn't imagine not having it.

Drugstore or Highend?

Oooo thats a tough one. I would have to say high end though. That makes me sound so snobby but places like MAC are my favourite places to purchase my make up so I would have to choose it. I do use loads of drugstore products though so its tough!

If you could go anywhere, where would it be?

New York City. I have only been there once but it is my favourite place in the entire world! I have never felt so at home in another country and would go back there in a heartbeat. I just love everything about it so so much.

Eyeshadow or lipstick?

Hmmm probably eyeshadow because I love having statement eyes when I am not at work. I think my natural lip colour isn't too bad so I could go a few days without lipstick or anything. 

Favourite blogger?

I wouldn't say I had just one so I am going to mention a few who's blogs I read regularly. Kayleigh from Couture Girl, Beth from Bird's Words,  Zoe from Zoella and Em from Em Talks.

Favourite place to shop?

Probablt Topshop because they have pretty much anything you could want at reasonable prices but I also love Victoria's Secret for lounge clothes. You just can't beat their baggy T-shirts and joggers. Love them!

What made you start blogging?

After reading so many fantastic blogs which are now firm favourites of mine, I just realised that actually, I would quite like to give this a go. I have always loved writing and was always something I actually enjoyed at school so why not? I really love it now and can't imagine not having my own little place on the web. :)

These are the 11 bloggers that I have nominated..

Spot The Beauty
Student Style Stalker
My Fair Style
Amazed By D
Isabel's Beauty Blog
Laura-Beth
Series of Serendipity
Chic n' Divine Makeup
The Life and Times of a Product Junkie
Ellie May
Will Work for Lipstick

These are your questions...

Who is your favourite blogger?

Whats your pet peeve?

Favourite season of the year?

Favourite candy?

Best beauty tip?

Boots or shoes?

Pink or Red lipstick?

Favourite Takeaway?

Beauty product you couldn't live without?

Who inspires you?

Why did you start blogging?

Hopefully none of you guys have done this tag before! :) Thank you again Ashleigh for nominating me!

Kisses
Luci xo