Reminiscing: IMATS 2011 and Pursebuzz Interview

After a brief chat with the lovely Elessa AKA Pursebuzz on twitter this weekend I have been looking through the pictures from working with The Make-up Artist Boutique at IMATS 2011. I had forgotten the interview Elessa did with me and looking back now I am fabulously cringetastic (I hate being on film)

I thought I would share some of the pictures from that amazing time and the cringe worthy interview with the amazing Elessa.

I appear at 8 mins 51 seconds and looking back now you can really see how much weight I have lost since then, I also love that I am reppin' my Linkin Park Shirt which is now huge :(

With the lovely Elessa

With the amazing Mary-Jane and Deborah AKA Dvoradivine

One of my icons Mr Kevin James Bennett

OCC's Katie Pellegrino

With Deb again

Finally the Legend that is David Klasfeld

I hope you enjoyed my little trip down memory lane :)

Ems xo

Off Topic - Internet Dating: Yay or Nay?

A few months ago I decided to plunge into the world of Internet dating because seriously dating is a pain in the bum! You cant meet a nice guy in a pub or club these days it just doesn't happen (oh dear I sound old) I joined Plenty of Fish initially for a laugh but its turned into a full time job in itself!

I am not blowing my own trumpet because a lot of the emails I get are from weirdos or people that I am just not interested in dating but, in the last week I have counted that I have actually replied to more than 200 emails! 

Can you really find a nice decent guy? So far only one that I would have dated unfortunately he turned out to be a player, yes there are lots of them too!

Is it worth the time and effort? In my case possibly because meeting guys here is hard, like I said you just don't meet a guy that's wanting to form a relationship in a club or a pub.

My family are actually very supportive my mum does say she cant see how I have had to resort to doing it but that's because Mum is bias and thinks her daughters are the most beautiful things to walk the planet! Mum wake up its not true!!

I kind of wanted to post about this because there does seem to still be a big issue with Internet dating, people still think its weird and unsafe. There are weirdos on there but on the whole I have encountered really nice guys but most of them live miles away.

At this current moment I think all that I could get out of it is a few more friends, but I still have hope I wont be single for much longer because its getting boring to be honest and I would like kids one day!

Anyway I hope you enjoyed my middle of the night/early morning lack of sleep random post! What do you think about Internet dating? Would you do it?

Ems xo

The New Givency Very Irrésistible Ad Campaign

Finally the stunning Liv Tyler follows in Daddy's footsteps for the release of Very Irrésistible Givenchy Electric Rose. In the new ad Liv performs part of the INXS classic I Need you Tonight, the performance and style of the campaign being extrememly rock chick but not losing the beauty of the orignal Givenchy ads that we know and love.

Viral video by ebuzzing

What do you think? Ems xo

Review: Liz Earle's Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

Is Liz Earle's Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Worth All The Hype? Hell Yes!

What Liz Earle say about one of their best selling and award winning cleanser:

We only make one cleanser because this formulation is the ultimate in concentrated yet gentle cleansing power and works on every age and skin type.

Our plant based cleanser has a two-phase action, phase one is the cleansing. Free from mineral oil, it has a rich and creamy texture and swiftly removes all traces of face and eye make up, even stubborn mascara.

Phase two is the polishing. Polish off the cream using the pure muslin cloth to gently dislodge dead skin cells and help reveal clean, soft and radiant skin.

Naturally active ingredients include eucalyptus and cocoa butter for smoother, clearer skin.

As many of you already know I have awful dryness on my skin so, finding a product that helps keep that at bay is a chore for me to be honest. I have been using a conventional exfoliator for some time but it never completely eliminated the dryness, and that's where this baby comes in. 

The cleanser is a rather luxurious thick cream that smells divine (we know I love a great smelling product) On my first application I used two pumps which was way too much, you only need one! You massage the cream all over the face including your eyes and then take to your face with the muslin cloth, heated with hand hot water. The muslin cloth really does polish the face, removing all traces of dirt and left behind make-up.

I wasn't really expecting instant results as I am always a little sceptical with skincare however, instant results is just what I got. My skin was so smooth no traces of dryness or flakiness but instead radiant, smooth as a baby's bottom skin. 

I have since used this product everyday in the morning for 10 days applying my favourite moisturiser after and I have to say I am completely in love! It will be very, very hard to beat this product.

You can purchase this product on the Liz Earle website where the prices range from £5.50 to £35.25. The £5.50 is a trial set and comes with 1 muslin cloth and a 30ml tube so, its great for those wanting to try it without having to purchase the bigger sets although, I am pretty sure once you do try it you will be going back for more!

Have you tired it? let me know what you think

Ems xo

pr sample all views my own

Pai Skincare Giveaway!

You will remember recently I reviewed Pai Skincare's Geranium and Thistle Moisturiser well Pai are currently doing a Giveaway with each order.

If you head over to their site and fill your basket with the goodies you fancy and enter the code "SPRINGSKIN" (closing date not mentioned) at checkout then you will receive a mini Comfrey & Calendula Body Creams with your order.

What Pai say about their Comfrey & Calendula Body Cream:

An intensely hydrating and therapeutic cream formulated for sensitive or allergy-prone skin.
The anti-inflammatory properties of calendula and the healing powers of comfrey soothe and regenerate aggravated and dehydrated skin.
Additional plant oils and butters replenish lost moisture while the essential fatty acids in echium help to promote skin suppleness.
Free from alcohol, artificial fragrance, synthetic preservatives and petrochemicals.

If the body cream is as yummy as the moisturiser then you are in for a treat. 

Remember to drop me a comment telling me what your views are on their products as I would love to hear.

Ems xo

Follower Giveaway 10 days Left!

As most of you are aware I am running a Giveaway sponsored by The Make-up Artist Boutique where the lucky winner will win Digitalis and Pretty Boy Liptar's from Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics.

You have 10 days left to enter so if you haven't already head over to the original post to see how you can enter.

The Giveaway closes at Midnight GMT on 19th April and the winner will be announced on 20th April.

Good Luck

Ems xo

FOTD - Sultry Summer Glow

The last few days I have felt really summery so I warmed up my skin slightly for a look thats perfect for a summer evening out. When you are as pale as I am there is a fine line between slight tan and Orange I think it worked out just right!

Products used:

Face:

OCC Primer

Sephora Tinted Moisturiser - Medium 26 Peach

Yaby Concealer CC011 Burdock

YSL Touche Eclait No.1

MAC Glimmershimmer in Sweet and Shy

Smashbox Fusion Eyes and Cheek Palette - All cheek colours used

Yaby Loose Setting Powder 

Eyes:

Benefit Smokin eyes palette - All colours used including Brow wax

Smashbox HyperLash Mascara in Blackout*

Loreal Studio Secrets liner - Black 590

Lips:

MacTinted Lip Moisturiser in Strobeblossom 

* items marked with an asterisk are PR samples