Found: Love Ring (Stanick Style)

If anybody has ever seen any of Lorraine Stanicks YouTube videos (The Current Custom or The Current Boobies) or read her blog I'm sure you'll be well aware, and probably seeking her much loved 'Love' ring by Sydney Evan.

Check out, or even buy Lorraines ring from her blog: http://thecurrentcustom.blogspot.com/2010/04/lorraine-thecurrentcustom-stanicks.html

Personally, I cannot justify buying a $620 ring to myself, or more importantly the BF, so I am making do with this love ring I found in Dorothy Perkins, in store and online for just £4!

Rose x

Tick Tock . . .

I have really wanted a boyfriend watch for around two years, so when I got a little extra in my wages this week I decided to treat myself.

I looked around and the best one I have found was this one from ASOS, for only £26!

However, I am undecided whether I like it or not?!? I do love the size but I'm scared it looks a little cheap and tacky. What do you think, should I send it back or keep it?

Rose x

Hair Heroes and Villains!!

This month I decided to have a good clear out of any products I have had past the recommended amount of months (shown on most products by a number followed by 'M' in a little tub symbol near the small print), as well as any products that I haven't used in the last 3 months. The result of this; a shopping trip to replace all the products that didn't survive the eviction process!

HERO

When blow-drying or straightening my hair I always use a protection spray, to not use one makes me feel really guilty. I chose the got2b guardian angel heat protection spray by Schwarzkopf (mentioned in my previous post) for two not-so logical reasons, firstly because it's new and secondly, the bottle is really nice! This spray smells absolutely divine, if anyone has coloured their hair with Scwarzkopf products, it is a much more subtle scent which is left after colouring, I want to say it smells like marzipan but I don't think it does (if that helps?!). That said, the smell doesn't actually stay on your hair after it is dry, unfortunately. I have also noticed my hair is super shiny after using this product and I believe the price was really good too (around £2.50).

VILLAINOf course I also needed hairspray and chose Garnier's Fructis Style Bamboo Flexihold, Shine and Hold in Extra Strong - what a mistake! I have used Fructis products in the past and their shampoo and conditioner made my hair super greasy but being the reasonable, forgiving girl I am, I decided to give this hairspray the benefit of the doubt. However, after spending around 40 minutes curling my hair I sprayed on a layer of this hairspray only for it to stay wet on my hair for what must have been 10 minutes or more, meaning it weighted down my curls leaving my hair a straggly, gunky mess. I found that this hairspray never really dried but just stayed sticky in my hair, not nice!

HERO So with my head down I made another trip to the shops to get my old favourite. Now, I have always been advised by my hairdressers not to use Tresemme products as they are a watered down version of the Salon products they claim to be, but I must admit I have not found a hairspray yet that can beat Treseeme's Salon Finish extra hold! In the future I will not be tempted by other shiny, colourful cans but I will stay true to Tresmme (for a while atleast).

HERO

Another brand I have been warned against by hairdressers is Pantene. It coats your hair with a layer of plastic (apparently), but whilst being rushed by the BF I had to make a quick decision Pantenes aqua light just so happened to be nearest and I am now glad that it was. This shampoo and conditioner is the best of the Pantene range, in my opinion, it really does make your hair feel light and soft and could compete with the more expensive brands I usually invest in, a definite contender for future purchases!

So, what are your favourite hair products?

I would like to try the Aussie range again as although I did not like it the first time around (many years ago) I have been hearing great things, would you recommend it?

What are your top tips for choosing new products?

Rose x

FOTD: Lunch with the girls.

I think the title pretty much sums up what this blog is all about! Here is a list of what I used:

Face

Clean and Clear Dual Action Moisturiser

Elf Cover Stick in Light (under eyes and on blemishes)

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Foundation in 100 Ivory

The Body Shop Blusher

Eyes

2true eyeshadow in Shade No.4

Elf Eyeshadow Quad Brownstone

Sleek Dip-It Eyeliner in 262 Black

Rimmel London Soft Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Black
Maybelline The Falsies Volume Express Mascara in Black

Brows

Elf Eyeshadow Quad in Brownstone (2nd lightest shade)

Elf Wet Gloss Lash and Brow Clear Macara

Lips

Miss Sporty in 020 Strip-Tease

Hair

GHD IV Stylers

Schwarzkopf Got2Be Guardian Angel Heat Spray

Tresemme Salon Finish Extra Hold Hair Spray

The technique I used to curl my hair is from rosebud143's Youtube Channel and the best I have ever tried with straigtners or any tool for that matter, it gives perfect ringlets everytime!

What do you think?

Rose x

Why can't I be someone else?

Just recently I have had so many moments when I have said things I wished I hadn't. It has left me with a dreaded feeling in my stomach and makes me feel like I can't ever leave the house again. For instance on returning a call from my supervisor at work:

Supervisor: 'Hello'

Me: 'Oh hello, it's Rose'

Supervisor: 'Hello, how are you?'

Me: 'I'm well thanks, is that Suzanne?'

Supervisor 'No, it's Jayne'

Me: 'Oh I didn't recognise your voice, you sound like Suzanne'

Supervisor: '. . . . . . . . . . . . '

Me: 'I got your message . . '

Supervisor: 'Just phoning to let you know we have your I.D badge'

Me: 'Oh thanks, I'm always losing that'

WHAT AN IDIOT!!!!

Firstly I think I offended her by saying she sounded like someone else, even though she did, Jayne actually has a very posh accent which I am sure she has worked hard on over the years whereas Suzanne . . . . . does not.

Secondly, as if I claim I am always losing my I.D badge!! I don't even know why I said that, it's dropped off my uniform once or twice because the clasp is loose, I may aswell have said, I leave it laying around for all and sundry to enter the building, your workplace is at major threat with me as an employee.

The only thing I can wish for is that either a) in a few days when I'm back at work I won't care or b) Jayne will have forgotten the conversation.

I hope it is both :-(

Does everybody else have moments like these?

Rose

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There's no place like home.

Due to the weather in England being particularly dreary this summer, it has made me very thankful for the days, or hours, when we have been blessed with a little bit of sun.

Here of some photos, taken a couple of weeks ago, a few minutes from my home.

Rose x

Colour B4: Take 2!

This week I have been really unimpressed with how my hair colour turned out (see previous post). It was still quite dark and rather red, not the light brown I had been craving!

Today is the first chance I have had to attempt to correct it, (I have to wait for the boyfriend to be at work so he can't nag at me to be careful in his beautiful bathroom whilst slapping dye on).

So, here goes. Again I'm using Scott Cornwalls Colour B4.

After this application my hair went alot blonder than it did the first time I used it, which begs the question, is this truely restoring my natural hair colour - medium brown (I think), or simply lightening my hair?

Anyway Phase 2:

The application of Clairol Perfect 10 in shade Medium Ash Blonde, fingers crossed!!

The results . . .

Before

After

What do you think?

Rose x