HUGE blog sale

Welcome to my first ever blog sale!

A few rules before you start...

1. Please comment below with your paypal email address and item(s) that you wish to purchase. I will then send you an invoice. Please pay ASAP.

2. Everyone will be emailed first come first serve in the order of comments.

3. Postage costs will be £2 for one item. £2.80 for 2 or more (due to it being a small parcel).

4. All items are in excellent condition, some are new with tags all stated under each item.

5. I am unable to hold any items, due to this sale only being available for 2 weeks.

6. No returns or refunds accepted.

7. UK buyers only. International offers please email  me.

8. Items will be posted out the next day.

9. Any further questions please email me at: lucyalana@outlook.com

New Look Dress size 6 £3.50

Love dress Size S/M £3.50

                                     

Pink ruffle skirt new with tags size S £3.50

Miss Selfridge skater skirt size 8 £3.50

ASOS petite aztec print cardigan size 8 £3

Oasis purple mid rise straight jeans new with tags size 8 £6

Topshop pants size 8 £5

Topshop leopard bodycon dress size 8 £3

Next top size 6 £3

Hollister top size S £5

Primark new with tags. Size 6 £3

Primark top new with tags. Size 6 £5

Gap Tee 13XL (6/8) £3  

Topshop crop tee size 8 £2

 Topshop sparkle skirt size 8 £5

 Gilly Hicks top size XS £4

Primark beaded top size 8 £4 

 Dorothy Perkins studded jumper size 6 £3

 Dorothy Perkins floral dress size 8 £3.50

Topshop yellow top size 8 £3.50

 Forever 21 blue jumper size S £3.50

Red or Dead top size 6 £2 

 Next pink beaded top new with tags. size 8 £6 

 Topshop tee & cake pink crop tee size 10 £3

 Superdry grey top size M £3

 New Look floral mesh top size 8 £2.50

 Ted Baker cream tee size 1 (8/10) £6

 Topshop peplum top size 6 £3

Hollister brand new with tags tee size S (8/10) £7

 Topshop skater skirt like new. size 8 £4

 Primark new with tags size 8 £3.50

 New Look red skater skirt. size 8 new with tags £4

Black topshop crop size 6 £1.50 

 River Island disco pants size 8 £4

River Island skirt size 8 £4

H&M cream tee size S £2.50 

 Matalan jumper size 8 £3

 Oasis top new with tags. size 8 £4

 Hollister crop grey jumper Size XS (6/8) £5

Next studded pink jumper size 6 £3 

 Miss Selfridge top never worn. Size 8 £1.50

 Ralph Lauren tee size M (8/10) £6

Primark crop top size 6 £1

Topshop burgundy jumper size 10 £3

 Topshop purple leggings new no tags. size 6 £1.50

Zara Dress size S worn once £6

Beauty items

For all nail varnishes and lip products the postage will be £2.80 due to the width of them they will not fit through the large letter slot, so will therefore have to be sent as a small parcel. For palettes, and eyeshadows postage will be £1.20 as it should be able to send as a large letter. I am not wanting to make any profit on postage, but at the same time do not want to make a loss. For any combined postage, but email me. Same rules apply to what is stated at the start of this post.

Offer - Any products for £1.50, buy any 3 for £4

Left to right: Essie chubby cheeks £2, Models own in Raspberry Crush (brand new) £1.50, Rimmel cocktails colour in Hawaiian Punch (brand new) £1.50, Body shop in Rosy Cheeks (brand new) £1.50, Lovely girl glitter £1

Left to right: Lola Butter in Bluebell (brand new) £1.50, Pretty Girl £1, Seventeen colour carnival in Light Blue Glitter £1.50, Seventeen mint choc chip £1, Maybelline dark blue £1.00, Collection parma violets £1

MAC Vibrant Grape (swatched £6), ELF brightening eye palette in Glam (brand new) £2, Vivo shadow in Dusty Pink £1.50 (brand new), Seventeen Shocking Pink and Socialite (the blue on far right) (both in packaging untouched) £1.50, Natural collection duo in Apple/Frost £1.50 (swatched)

Chilli Pepper shadow palette in Warm (brand new) £3, Elizabeth Arden shimmer powder in Nude Shimmer (only swatched) £4, Stila lip and cheek stain in Fuchsia (85% left) £4.

Seventeen palette (new - products untouched) £3

Kylie Cosmetic lipglosses authentic bought from her website. Exposure (left) So Cute (right) £10 each or £19 for both. Swatched and applied once.

MUA lipstick in Juicy (brand new) £1, ELF jumbo stick  in Sangna starters (brand new) £1, ELF lipstick in Seductive (brand new) £1

Elizabeth Arden lip palette (brand new) £3 (outer packaging slightly scratched), eyeshadow palette (brand new) £3

Elizabeth Arden palette cheek and blush palette (2 shades lightly swatched) £5  (outer packaging slightly scratched)

Clinique high impact mascara miniature in black (brand new) £1.00, Soap & Glory gloss stick in Technicoral (brand new) £2 and No7 moisturising balm in Caramel (brand new) £2

Happy buying!

Lucy
xoxo

Blogging props

So I have finally got round to writing my blogging props post, and I am so happy to be sharing some of my best ideas. 

A far few weeks ago before Christmas I was bored of all of my props which I was currently using. They were not inspiring me and I found that I was using the same props in every post and they were looking very similar. I first decided to look in my existing stash again and I did manage to find some new things to add into my posts. My top tip is to look at what you already have lying around, books, magazines, candles, jewellery and flowers. I now keep a little box with all other types of props which don't have a home on display such as sequins and gems, just so I can grab it when I need it and it is all in one place. I still felt that I needed some additional new items, so I decided to have quick look on eBay at what they had on offer and I got a little carried away. I bought ribbons, strings of sequins, gems, crystals and washi tape. In total I spent less than £5 and I now have lots of new things to play around with.

I think you can very much get into a routine or in fact a rut of using the same set up, but I know when I read blogs myself I like there to be more to the photo than just the products/products which are being featured. It makes the photos more interesting and intriguing. I find that on Instagram the most eye-catching photos are those which have a matching colour scheme and are striking with just one glance. However, sometimes photos can be too busy and fussy, and this can take away from what the photo is suppose to be focusing on. I have seen photos which have been bursting with props and it takes a few moments to gather what the photo is trying to portray. So sometimes I find simple but effective can definitely be the most engaging photos.

In order to find inspiration as to what props to buy for your blog, definitely go with the theme of your blog. Do not try to go too out of your comfort zone if it doesn't feel right for you. I think sometimes you can want to buy whatever every other blogger is, and this is not always the best way to be. Don't get me wrong I have got on to the marble and copper trend but that's because I think it looks really great in photos and I have those themes within my home. However, I follow many bloggers who do not follow this trend and I am just as intrigued by their photos. It is all about finding your own niche and going with it. 

If you have any other ideas please feel free to share..

Lucy

xoxo

3 favourite foundations

I thought it was finally time I wrote a post dedicated to my three favourite foundations. Recently, if my friends have asked me for any makeup recommendations it has always been foundation options, as I think it is the trickiest product to find which works perfectly for you individually. These are the only foundations which I use regularly, there is no other foundation in my drawers as these are the only ones which I can rely on. You will of seen all three of these featured on my blog if you read it frequently. Now lets get into the nitty gritty..

The budget recommendation is L'oreal's True Match foundation, I have been using this for at least two years now and I am yet to find something on the drugstore market which matches even remotely close to this. It is easy to apply I use my beautyblender as I feel as though it meshes the foundation with my skin really well. This range has a really great colour range and I have had a few different shades. I am currently wearing 1.5 Linen, but I also have 2.0 Vanilla for when I have a bit more of a tan to my face. This is a medium coverage with one layer but it is definitely buildable. Recently I have been using this foundation more for when I I know I will only be wearing it for 6-8 hours and not an entire day. Some days from leaving the house to getting home my foundation is on my face for 15 hours and it does display some wearing especially around my t-zone, but like I said before this is the best drugstore foundation is terms of coverage, equal application and comfortability on the skin.

Kat Von D Lock It is the latest addition to my favourite foundations collection. I bought this in Sephora in the summer before it was released in the UK. Kat Von D is definitely in my top three makeup brands to ever exist as I have never bought anything from the brand which I have ever been disappointed with. When you are paying a lot of money for a product you want it to do exactly what it says it is going to. This foundation has a slightly matte finish and that always makes me slightly nervous, as areas of my skin are very dry and I automatically think that everything will cling to those areas. However, with a good base this actually feels quite hydrating, and if you want full coverage you are able to achieve it with just one application. This foundation is also great for hiding blemishes and discolouration. It claims to keep a flawless base for up to 24 hours, I can say I have worn this product to work and it definitely does not look as perfect as it did when I left the house first thing. But, it does seem to last well on the skin, and it definitely does depend on your skin type and base products which you apply. I have the Lock It concealer on my wishlist, has any one tried it? Let me know if you have in the comments and your opinions on it.

Nars Sheer Glow is the creme de le creme of all foundations on the beauty market, and until I find something better I will quiz everyone who tries to tell me otherwise! I have also had two shades of this foundation, I started out with the shade Monte Blanc but I thought it was a tiny bit too light so this time round I went with Deauville. I first discovered this on my 21st birthday when I went for the makeover at the Nars counter in Selfridges I had heard so much about it and thought it was the perfect time to take the plunge and buy it. I love the coverage, its buildability, its longevity and most of all it's magic 'glow' element. It adds life and radiance to all areas of your skin, my skin is combination as I have dry areas but also it is oily through my t-zone and chin. With a good moisturiser and primer this stays locked in and does not wear throughout the day. I find this very comfortable on my skin, and I get excited everytime I apply it to my face. There is no denying that it has a hefty price tag of £31 attached to it but a little does go a long way my previous bottle lasted well over a year. This also has a great range of shades in total 19, it is brilliant if you have a fair skintone as they have a great selection of tones on offer.

So there we are my holy grail foundations. I would love to know your faves...

Lucy
xoxo