Wherever You Go, I Will Follow... ♥

Hello sweets :)

A quick note to say - please come and take a nosey at mine and the bezzer's youtube beauty ramblings channel :) - HDmakeupx.

We are LOVING making videos on there and would love for some of you bloggers to take a look, as blogging was really the initial inspiration for our beauty guru ambitions :D.

We just uploaded a Vlog: Follow Us Around Shopping video ... so check it owwwttt :')

Here's the link :)

www.youtube.com/user/HDmakeupx

watch the vlog here :)

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

BIG, BIG, BIG love from

dais x

baby, it's cold outside

In the spirit of Christmas, I thought I'd post some yummy festive pictures :)

I won't take credit for this little beauty, my mother (aka domestic goddess) baked this treat and adorned it in dainty little pale blue snowflakes. Simply gorgeous.

(click on the images to enlarge)

Have a really happy christmas guys :')


Much love,
Daisy x

questions and answers

This tag has been going around the blogs for awhile now and I fancied a go at answering the questions :) 
I haven't been personally tagged to do this but I figured that didn't really matter so here we go :)


1. What is your dream job?
Well, there are a mixture of things that I would love to do - however I am still searching for a job that includes all of them in one. I love writing more than anything in the world - it's, at a risk of sounding cheesy, my passion :) and I have infact written a novel which i'm really proud of (mostly because of it's length). However I also love writing and reading articles and am particularly interested in media, broadcasting, beauty, fashion, celebrity journalism etc and I think it would be more likely that I could get a career in this as I have been told that it's quite a struggle to get a book published because so many people are trying. 
I also secretly would love to be a television presenter, mostly because I like the idea of the lifestyle I would live being one and I am so interested in people and I love socialising and that's a big part of that job.
And I have to say I would never rule out acting - not theatre phantom of the opera style :P but just something on television that would be fun and really rewarding.
As you can see, I'm pretty undecided. Any tips would be gladly accepted :)


2. What is your favourite fragrance for winter?
I am actually between perfumes at the moment but something musky and slightly sweeter. I leave lights florals for when it's hot.


3. How do you take tea or coffee?
Well, I take my tea two ways depending on my mood: either really weak (like teabag dipped in for about a minute) and no milk or sugar and piping hot. Or strong and milky and sugary so i can pretend to be a builder.
I only drink coffee when I'm out and I have enough money to pop into starbucks - and then it's a 'skinny vanilla latte with sugar free syrup and a rocky road' mmmm :).


4. What is your most important beauty secret?
To take your makeup off properly every night. I have myself only just realised the importance of this - i suffer from breakouts quite often and since I've taken my makeup off thoroughly, cleansed, toned and used a cream wash then used my panoxyl gel (which is medicated) every night it's made a world of a difference. Do it! 


5. If you had an all expenses paid vacation anywhere, where would you go?
That's easy. I would go to New York, stay in the Ritz, travel everywhere in a limousine, drink starbucks whilst browsing the shelves in Chanel and dine in michelin star restaurants with my best friend. Gorge :).


6. If a genie popped into your lap right now and offered you three wishes, what would they be?
Hmm... 1. To have just enough money to never need to worry, for me and my family. 2. For my book to be published and to become a best seller. 3. To meet someone perfect for me and fall in love :)


7. If you could only have breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert foods for the rest of your life, which one would you pick?
Well, I don't have that much of a sweet tooth so it wouldn't be dessert. And breakfast is the bane of my life so it would have to be lunch or dinner. Lunch, I think. Because that's when I get the most hungry and I love savoury foods. Eating is one of the best things in the whole world :).


8. If you had the chance to pick a famous person for your other half to meet, who would you choose for them?
I don't have a other half! Pass :).


9. What is your biggest makeup pet peeve?
Hm, I'm kinda obsessed with eyebrows looking perfect. I think messy ones look baaad and if they're neat then your whole face looks instantly lifted and beautiful :)


10. If you could only wear one piece of jewellery for the rest of your life what would it be?
A simple necklace. I just got this one from Urban Outfitters with a 'D' of it and it's absolutely beautiful - haven't taken it off since I got it.


11. What one talent do you wish you had?
I wish I could sit down at a piano and just play. I learnt the piano for years and got to grade three but I hated the monotonous learning of exam pieces. I also wish I could really, really sing - I would love a voice like Lea Michele's - I think she's absolutely incredible and her voice really moves me :).


12. The product you will continue to purchase?
This is a tricky because I don't really repurchase that often. I can't think of anything at all!


13. If you could look into the future would you? What would you want to know?
I wouldn't want to. I believe everything happens for a reason and I want everything to be a surprise :).


14. Who is your biggest celebrity crush? (include pictures)
It changes aaall the time! But at the moment I'm just a tad obsessed with the lovely One Direction boys who were on X Factor this year and came third. My favourite is Zayn ;).


15. What made you start a blog?
Well, my friend hebe had one and I thought it might be fun to get one too and it all went from there :).


I tag everyone to do this :)


Hope you enjoyed lovies :)
much love, Daisy x

feeling floral..

hey lovelies :)

Just a quick outfit of the day post today, I'm not doing much as far as I know, maybe popping out later but apart from that I just have some overdue work to do - *sniff.

I went shopping to Primarni yesterday and I am so pleased with the things I got, a couple of the items follow:

on me face:

Miss Sporty so clear foundation in light

Coralista blush by Benefit

on me eyes:

Grey & Bronze from Beauty UK palette 4

2true liquid eyeliner

Collection 2000 black eye khol

Max Factor false lash effect mascara

on me lips:

M.A.C. viva glam gaga lipstick 

love necklace / Topshop (which i'm obsessed with at the moment!)

below are my new brogues from Primarni - they are light-ish pink and have a low chunky heel, i really like them and i think they will be a staple in my wardrobe :)

i'm wearing:

Floral Jumper / Primarni

Jeans / Gap

Belt / Camden market

Brogues / Primarni

has anyone else taken a trip to Primark recently?

happy saturday lovies :)

daisydolly X

A Grand Day Out :)

Hey dolls!

I've been a bit absent from blogger this week but I bought some lovely things today and I thought I'd give you a looksee :)

I went into town with some lovely friends and had a real giggle :) and the day was especially lovely because I visited a certain favourite shop: MAC!

I have been wanting to get a lot of things from there but I thought a couple of things would keep me ticking over for a little while. So after browsing the new Venomous Villains range (which is so so cool) I went over to the old faves.

So, here's what I splurged for...

Oh, and THE best thing happened today :D

I was chillin' in the street with my lovely girlies listening to some guys busking when two pretty funky looking peeps rode past on bikes with bags filled with glasses! They were promoting the new Urban Outfitters store that is opening in Bath and were giving away the glasses for...FREE! So, I dug around in the bag and pulled out the pair covered in the most flowers, teehe...

It was an offer I just simply couldn't refuse - so that's the glasses in the picture above ♥ pretty bloomin' funky don't ya think?

I have wanted this for such a long time! I love a good nude lip :) so this is perfect.

Love love love.

M.A.C. cremesheen lipstick in Myth/£12.50

I have a very very very ridiculous amount of blushes and I would probably say that I am even more obsessed with them than I am with lipsticks. And that's really saying something...

I haven't had a MAC blush before and I thought it would be a good idea to add one to my collection and since ninety five percent of my blushes are powder, I went for a cream one.

This a lovely rosy pink with a mauve tone to it :) It's a colour that I don't really have and I can't wait to start using it. It's crazy how pigmented this is, so worth the hefty pricetag methinks.

M.A.C. cream blush in Brit Wit/£16.50

Swatches of the lipstick and blush :)

I don't think it's actually humanely possible for me to go out shopping and not buy a Barry M nail paint - I am obsessed with them! And I don't think I'll rest until I have the whole collection...

So today I got the lovely navy one, with really pretty baby blue reflexes in it. I think this will be a definite staple for A/W.

Barry M nail paint in Navy/£2.95/Boots

So, that's my little haul for now :)

I hope you liked and I would love some comments :)

Also, I would love to hear some tips for starting a MAC collection and if you think there are any MAC must haves that I should purchase?

Hope you're having a lovely weekend ♥

lots of love

daisydolly X

currently lusting after...

Hey dolls :)

As you probably know I am always always lusting after beauty products but here are some of the things that I am especially keen to get my hands on :) teehe.

Box O' Powder in Georgia/Benefit/£23.50

I already have Coralista from this range of powders and it's amazing, so why shouldn't this one be the same?

The colour is so pretty and peachy and the packaging is just darling ;) YES PLEASE.

Models Own nail paints in Lilac Dream, Purple Grey & Peach Sherbet/Boots/£5

Everytime I go into Boots I go and look at the models own nail polishes. Ahh. They're just so pretty and pastel-y and just divine.

Ahem, anyway.

So after looking at the colours on their website, and there are over 80 so this took me quite a while, I decided these three where the ones I liked the best. I liked them all, in fact. And that's not a joke. I liked them all. And I'm no maths whizz but I know that 80 x £5 = far too much money for me to spend :P.

These three are all matte, I do prefer a matte polish to shimmery one, and these were the ones that were the most written about on the internet.

Models Own also claim that Purple Grey is an exact dupe for Paradoxal by Chanel - suddenly the £5 price tag isn't seeming so bad.. ;)

The Lilac Dream is a nice twist on the ol' fave that is Barry Ms berry ice-cream, with slightly more fuchsia tones in it. And the Peach Sherbet is just gorge - a beautiful orange toned salmon colour ♥

Woah, I've written a lot about them...

Beauty Encylopedia in Sparkle Eyes/eyeslipsface.com/£6

I'm loving the look of this "trendy Little Black Book of Beauty".

It contains 12 pressed powder eyeshadows, 2 cream eyeshadows, an eyeliner in 'coffee' and an eyeshadow brush.

All this for £6!

Need I say more...

Khol pencils in Dragonfly & Petrol/Topshop/£5

I am a big fan of Topshop makeup - at first I was unsure, as I am with all stores that mainly just sell clothes and then bring out a makeup line (cough*Primark*cough) but you can really tell that they have put a lot of thought into this range and the packaging, especially, is a real winner pour moi :).

I love the look of these khol pencils and whenever I've swatched them in store they've seemed really creamy and pigmented.

Dragonfly is a really pretty green toned soft grey and Petrol is much more blue-y and dramatic. Both are gorgeous and would be perfect for creating coloured smoky eye looks for A/W.

♥ ♥ ♥

So, that's the end of my little post!

Hope you liked it :)

Has anyone tried any of these products and what did you think?

I love getting your comments...

lots of love

daisydolly X

Walking in a winter wonderland...

Okay, so maybe this is a little premature :P

But today, at school, I was so so cold. England seems to suddenly be freezing! And I have to say, although I keep complaining, I am secretly quite pleased - because it means I can get out my fave item...the winter coat :)

A few days ago my parents kindly ordered me one online and then yesterday evening my dad came home with lots of bags filled with goodies (he works in fashion) - this meant free clothes.

I was very excited.

Of course :).

So I thought I would show you my new items...let me know what ya think :D

New Look/£40

I saw this coat in the shop and really liked it - and to my genuine surprise my mum said she would get it for me.

It's a blue toned grey and is nice and thick so it's good for those chilly days. I love the buttons and the double brested front. The only thing I'm a teensy bit unsure about is the collar - but what are pashminas for? :)

Cambridge connection review/price n/a

So I have no idea where this is from or how much it costs!

My dad bought this home for my sister, and might I just say my sister is a very skinny ten year old, and when she tried it on...it was too big. Quelle suprise.

But with my beady eye I spotted this happening and grabbed it. And despite it being from a childrens size rack I managed to slip into it and I love it!

It's a very simple navy blue, with a cinched in waist and a handy hood. I think this will be my everyday coat - and it's lurvely and toasty warm. Perfect :)

Brand n/a/price n/a

So, yet again, no idea where this is from or how much it is as it doesn't even have a label in it - I think it was just made at my dads work and they hadn't got round to that bit yet :L

I really like this. It's quite short, almost cropped infact and has strong shoulder pad thingys (:/!!). It has really cute buttons and just feels good when it's on. It's not that warm but will be great for those warmer days with fingerless gloves and a cute scarf. Lurveee :).

So there's the end of my likkle coat haul.

With the coats I am wearing -

Jeans/Gap

Pink vest (underneath)/Topshop

White studded t-shirt/Zara

Thanks for reading!

I would love to hear some ideas for accessorising these coats, and just your thoughts... :)

lots of blog love

daisydolly X

currently lusting after...

Hey dolls :)

As you probably know I am always always lusting after beauty products but here are some of the things that I am especially keen to get my manicured hands on :) teehe.

Box O' Powder in Georgia/Benefit/£23.50

I already have Coralista from this range of powders and it's amazing, so why shouldn't this one be the same?

The colour is so pretty and peachy and the packaging is just darling ;) YES PLEASE.

Models Own nail paints in Lilac Dream, Purple Grey & Peach Sherbet/Boots/£5

Everytime I go into Boots I go and look at the models own nail polishes. Ahh. They're just so pretty and pastel-y and just divine.

Ahem, anyway.

So after looking at the colours on their website, and there are over 80 so this took me quite a while, I decided these three where the ones I liked the best. I liked them all, in fact. And that's not a joke. I liked them all. And I'm no maths whizz but I know that 80 x £5 = far too much money for me to spend :P.

These three are all matte, I do prefer a matte polish to shimmery one, and these were the ones that were the most written about on the internet.

Models Own also claim that Purple Grey is an exact dupe for Paradoxal by Chanel - suddenly the £5 price tag isn't seeming so bad.. ;)

The Lilac Dream is a nice twist on the ol' fave that is Barry Ms berry ice-cream, with slightly more fuchsia tones in it. And the Peach Sherbet is just gorge - a beautiful orange toned salmon colour ♥

Woah, I've written a lot about them...

Beauty Encylopedia in Sparkle Eyes/eyeslipsface.com/£6

I'm loving the look of this "trendy Little Black Book of Beauty".

It contains 12 pressed powder eyeshadows, 2 cream eyeshadows, an eyeliner in 'coffee' and an eyeshadow brush.

All this for £6!

Need I say more...

Khol pencils in Dragonfly & Petrol/Topshop/£5

I am a big fan of Topshop makeup - at first I was unsure, as I am with all stores that mainly just sell clothes and then bring out a makeup line (cough*Primark*cough) but you can really tell that they have put a lot of thought into this range and the packaging, especially, is a real winner pour moi :).

I love the look of these khol pencils and whenever I've swatched them in store they've seemed really creamy and pigmented.

Dragonfly is a really pretty green toned soft grey and Petrol is much more blue-y and dramatic. Both are gorgeous and would be perfect for creating coloured smoky eye looks for A/W.

♥ ♥ ♥

So, that's the end of my little post!

Hope you liked it :)

Has anyone tried any of these products and what did you think?

I love getting your comments...

lots of love

daisydolly X