Belated Birthday Cake (haul)

Hey Lovers, so it was my 25th Birthday on the 10th of February (I am a lady now lol) and I thought I would share a few of the fabulouso things I got on my day. Its taken so long because I wasn't going to do a haul, I am still to this day receiving things in the post and  mainly coz the gifters had to twist my lazy bones to do it.

Internacionale Suede brown boots

Anladia Tasselbag

Orangey red Ellos pocketed skater dress, La Redoute panelled leather biker jacket, F21 navy trilby, Gold hoop earrings, Top Shop metallic thread tube pencil skirt

 

Truffle Litas, Silver peace hand chain, Sleek Blush by 3 (pumpkin), My mad fat diary book, E.L.F HD Blush in Superstar and Encore,  Gold Ankh earrings

Sweetheart roses (they have now met their maker!), Marks and Spencer vouchers, Navy blue 3 strap deep hobo tote, peace sign ear cuff

Mink bed trow, Furry deer hunter, Capra make up brush set, Crucifix ear cuff, Silver feather ear cuff, MUA Amaretto crush nail varnish, Chinese crafted ring box, vintage knuckle rings, Rimmel rapid ruby varnish, New MUA undress me too palette, Tribal monochrome print maxi skirt and Novelty monkey hat

A Big shout out to all my friends and family who sent me pressies and birthday wishes and a massive shout out to Miss Kwashie who made Guarnabara hilarious after my day of drama. Brazilian 2 steps with crackhead is always interesting lol.  A big old kiss for Teggs and Davina aka dave for my spa day and  Samia for falling down 2 times in my shoes for my entertainment at karaoke. Much love to my bestest bud Kadine for giving me my pressie a month early lest I receive it months later and finally Daniel giving me a old school draft book with hand made coupons is just ...well so you lol!

I had the best time so lets do it all again next year ;-p

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

xoxo

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Sleek Be Beautiful Blemish Balm Review

Being dubbed as the ultimate all in one dream cream, Sleek Makeup launched its very own BB cream on August 29^th and wait for it ……..it actually caters to women of colour sort of!  Gone are the days of ash, chalkiness and wasted money?.....Maybe not quite.  Now I am not going to go into a rant as to why it has taken so long for a company to make a product that allows women of darker skin and even some paler women to join in  the fun and enjoy the phenomenon of BB creams as many bloggers have done it so eloquently already. Obviously there are some lucky people who haven’t had this problem but I know a large percentage who have so I will just rave about this product.

I had heard about this product on the grape vine and after reading a few trusty blogs took myself off to superdrugs to acquire this "miracle balm" on the 4^th of September. For a mere £8.99 this beauty balm contains SPF 15 and can be used as a primer or tinted moisturiser. It promises to hydrate skin while providing full coverage, concealing blemishes and offering anti-ageing benefits and lives up to this. I have found that depending on how much you use it can work as a tinted moisturiser or be used for full coverage its all about making it work for you. I rarely wear a full proper face as I am lazy and I start to feel the make up after a while so this good for me so far.

My skin really does feel amazing all day and it has lasting power. It brightened up my skin and hid my blemishes well. It is thick but not heavy and it didn’t feel as though I had anything on my face. It is very moisturising so you don’t need to put any cream on before hand. This is a really cool product and I use it as an alternative to foundation as I don’t like wearing it everyday. This offers me an alternative that for when my skin needs a boost. I will say the tone is slightly too deep/red but with buffing it works.Unfortunately there are only four shades so a wide range of tones and shades won't be catered to.

The cream is choc-o-bloc full of goodies such as skin loving multi-vitamins, red algae, protein peptides , Vitamin C,  Vitamin E  and jojoba oil. I would definitely recommend this product as a must buy of 2012!

P.s Make sure you match the BB cream to your face/ neck depending on what you want to match and not your hand. If your like me then your hands are a bit lighter than your face so it wont be a true match.

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

xoxo

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Sleek blush by 3 palette - Spring to summer blushes

Hey lovelies,
here are the blushes that I have been reaching for of late.
I have put MAC down and now worship at the alter of Sleek!
I bought 2 blush by 3 palettes from Superdrugs back in January or February and love them.

The palettes I purchased were Pumpkin and Sugar.
They retail for about £9.99 and the colours are so gorgeous, well pigmented yet light and easy to apply.
The colours may look slightly scary in pan but let me assure you they go on so well.
As a dark skinned girl my skin can take brighter colours and these warm palettes are just right when applied with a light hand. I wouldn't have you going out looking like bo bo!!

                 Turbinado                                                  Muscovado                                       Demerara                               

I really needed a palette that could be super subtle or dramatic at the drop of a hat. I needed something that could be used on a day to day basis. Turbinado and Demerara are matt and very rich.
Muscavado has a pretty shimmer that is great as a highlighter or for a glowing finish.

Lantern                                                          Squash                                                         P pie               



 I absolutely adore these colours. They are most definitely on trend for spring and summer and really give your face a fresh faced pop of colour. I have heard that colours can be a bit chalky if your face is not moisturised and primed well, so do ensure your basic face care is done.

Sleek has really stepped up over the last 3 years. Their packaging  has really stepped up and is well sleek, it is plastic but very durable and has a classic design.
These are limited addition palettes and have already sold out several times over in both of my local Superdrugs. They are available online but I think their products are slightly more expensive online.

I really want to add the lace palette to my collection but I have heard they are literally like the holy grail and people are taking pilgrimages to totally obscure locations to get one. Hopefully I will get one for my collection soon.

Smooches

Stephanie aka Wednesdays Girl

xoxo

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