REVIEW- Maybelline Express Nail Polish Nail Remover

Hi Guys!

So whilst i am at home for my birthday, i celebrated early with my friends at uni! One of my dear friends bought me this new little Maybelline Express Remover Pot, very similar to the Bourjois one..

I have never used to Bourjois one, so this was my first time of ever using such a contraption. It's basically a giant sponge, in which you poke your finger in to and supposedly comes out with your finger nail clean of nail polish.. in just 1 dip!

Ok, so i'm convinced.. this stuff actually works!!! I was wearing an essie varnish, dipped my finger and out clean it came. It's so much easier and less messy that using god knows how many cotton pads and spilling nail polish remover all over your bed! Now i'm not sure how long these are supposed to last, but i could imagine them lasting a month or so as they are rather larger and the sponge is soaked in remover. One thing about these though, however as well as many other nail polishes.. it is not a fan of removing glitter. I tend to add a thick top coat to my glitter polishes and peel them off each nail rather than trying to scrub aimlessly.

I'm actually really impressed with this product, and for the price i feel it is actually rather reasonable. it retails at £4.99, the same price as the ever so famous Bourjois number.. which i have also heard really good reviews about! You can find it in Superdrug, i would definitely recommend checking this out, if your as lazy or messy as me when it comes to sorting your nails!

See you next week! Jess

Uni Tip Talk- Making Friends

Hi Guys!

This weeks Uni Tip Talk is one that is probably closest to my heart.

I am a rather outgoing and confident person, however just before uni i got so scared and anxious that i would be living with people who i would;t get on with, that i would't have any friends with and that i would spend 3 years alone in my room…

Boy was i wrong! I never had any need to panic, because everyone else who moved in to that house on the same day as me felt exactly the same. They were just as nervous and anxious of leaving home, starting somewhere new and being around complete strangers. So here i go with my 5 little tips that i promise will help you come to terms with saying goodbye, saying hello and opening your door.

Tip 1
Use social media once you know which uni you have got in to, the union of your uni are bound to have set up some sort of Freshers page where you can not only meet people on your course, but people you will be living with or just going to the same uni as.

Tip 2
When you have moved in, keep your door open.. Prop it open with a chair or a door stop so people know you are in and around. If thy don't know your there they won't speak.

Tip 3
Knock on your neighbours doors, or the doors on your floor, introduce yourself with some chocolates or sweets. Get to know there name and ask them what course they are on or if they are on Facebook or twitter…

Tip 4
Saying goodbye to your parents can be hard and upsetting, but trust me it gets better and you won't cry forever! As soon as they go you need to occupy yourself, talk to neighbours, make a brew or unpack your room!

Tip 5
Go to the social events that are put on especially for you, theres bound to be a party or get to know… session around either in your building or at the union!

I hope these tips helped, i'm really enjoying sharing all these little facts which i wish were around for me when i started last year! If you have any other questions just leave them below or get in touch! Just remember, your never alone as a fresher.. there are loads of you!

See you next time!

Make-Up too Far...

Hi Guys!

So in this weeks post i wanted to share some of my tips and tricks to cleaning out, re-stocking and re-vamping your make up collection.

I have recently moved back home from uni for the summer period, during this time i realised how much make up i actually owned. It was split between Uni and Home but frankly, it was the same items rather than different ones at each house.

It was this (as well as the fact i knew there would be less to pack up in september..) that inspired me to really sort through, sort out and chuck out what i didn't need, want or wanted to make a lost of to re-buy. Here are some top tips i found to help keep you on the line to sorting through.

Tip 1.
Empty out all your make-up in to one big pile, not only will you be able to see the sheer amount you have, but you will also be able to get through and be sorted rather than greeted with another load if you do it in sections.

Tip 2.
Organise your make-up in to sections: Mascara, Foundation, Lip Products, Face Products, Eye Shadows.. so on..

Tip 3.
Make sure you have enough space around you to be able to have distinctive piles of what you want to keep, give away, store and bin.

Tip 4.
Have some sort of storage ready to be able to put your make up in, whether these are compartments from Muji like i use, bin bags to dispose of the make-up, or an old make-up bag to take round to your friends and family.

Tip 5
Be strict with yourself, you are clearing out for a reason, if your just going to dispose of one 5 year old mascara don't bother starting and causing yourself the mess. Set yourself targets of what your limits are, how much you really NEED and how USEFUL they actually are.

Let me know how you get on! See you next week!

Jess

Uni Tip Talk- Travel

Hi Guys!

So over the last couple of months of being between university, home and generally rushing most things i have found out one great things to just make life a little bit easier. These include things such as sorting out what sort of makeup to travel with, choosing outfits to take for multi use and small bottles to carry skin/body care products. When i was coming to university in September i looked for so many blogs to help me understand and get to know so many unanswered questions about what i could expect or what i should pack and never really found anything.. so for this years freshers or future uni students.. here it is!

So before i went to uni the only travelling i did was on 2 week holidays with my family so i had never been prepared to take weekend trips to places, packing for my self before. So for those of you that are already at uni and haven't had to do this yet or if your going to be a fresher this year.. this is for you!

Tip 1.

Travel containers, now i know these are things everyone hears about… but never really uses! Well they actually are really handy! I use mine to store my ceasing water in, hair products like morrocan oil leave in conditioner if i am home for a couple of weeks and brush cleaner for my make up brushes in case i need it. Everything else your parents are bound to have at home so cut down on packing when going home by not taking things such as shampoos, conditioners, shower gels and body lotions.

Tip 2.

If, like me, you are going to be coming home between holidays from uni whether it' every weekend or just once to break the term up you may be using trains. I really reccomend getting a railcard, you pay a one off payment to gain the card which you then use to get a discount off the train journeys you take to anywhere. They are great if you have to get multiple or long trains home that cost a lot, or if you are going to be regularly coming back and to to uni. As far as i know you can use these on all train companies and as long as you carry it with you on every journey you get discounted you shouldn't have any problems! You can get one here..  i would also highly recommend you planning ahead when you want to go home and booking your tickets further in advance as thy really do work out so much cheaper.

Tip 3.
A good case! Now it sounds silly but there nothing more embarrassing, annoying and stressful than your case breaking as you get off a train, especially if your rushing to get a connecting train! So i honestly recommend investing in a good sturdy case than isn't to big, can fit in the case storage of trains or in above head compartments and doesn't weigh a tone when you fill it.

Tip 4.
Swiftly linking to my last suggestion- packing. I am one of those people who has to pack for all occasions possibly necessary. And to be honest i kind of have to as i took most of my clothes to uni with me and keep very little at home. So what this means for me is having the decide essential items to take with and after the past 8 months i feel i have pretty much mastered it. Your favourite, most wearable pair of jeans, depending on how many days you are home for the appropriate amount of tops (do not take 3 options for each day) take as many tops as you are away for, take 2 pairs of shoes (unless you have a specific event for which you need a specific pair of shoes). Roll your clothes, yes they may be a little creased but this gives to better spacing within your case to be able to fit everything else in. Use the containers i have previously talked about and do not take full sized bottles (you won;t and don't need them). And finally make sure you are able to lift your case as you will have to get it on and off the train.

Tip 5.
Last but certainly not least ensure you ave essentials in a carry on handbag so that you can reach them easily. In mine i personally keep my purse with all of my tickets and cash in, a packet of sweets and a bottle of water. It is important to remember than no one but yourself will have to carry all of your bags and get them on and off of the train or bus so make sure you can carry everything and get to everything easily so that it is a lot less stress for you.

Tanya Burr Lip Gloss

Hi Guys!

So i realise that i must be the last blogger ever to do this sort of blog and review of the lovely Tanya Burr's collection, but i really want to test out the products and get to know them before reviewing them. I also think that it's important to really see how you wear and how much you wear or use the product before reviewing it. So thats what i have been doing for the last few weeks i have measured how many times i have reached for this product, when i have used it and how it has looked with a variety of different make up looks. It's safe to say it passed all sorts of tests i set out for it because i must admit with Tanya's reputation i expected a lot from this range! I have tried both the nail varnish and the lip gloss, but i really wanted to o a review of one lip gloss in particular which to be honest was one of the ones i didn't feel i would wear as much as some of the others. The lipgloss is "Just Peachy" t's quite light for me and not a colour would ever usually pick in both lip glosses and lip sticks but i just seem to have been wearing this one the most both in the day with casual looks and at night when i'm wearing something heavy on the eye and want a lovely neutral to swipe over!

What i love most about this product is that t is not at all sticky or gross on the lip! If there is one thing i hat about lip glosses it is how sticky some of them can be and it puts me off instantly i just can;t wear them! So when i glided this ver it felt use like a lip balm but with a gorgeous pigmented colour! It gives the perfect "gloss" shine and finish. it also smells delicious!
You can buy all of Tanya's products here! Superdrug or Feel Unique

So it was definitely a thumbs up from me and a big well done to Tanya Burr for creating such beautiful products both lip glosses and nail polishes!

Thanks Guys.. Jess x

Uni Tip Talk- Sort Your Options

Hi Guys!
So this is the first bulletin in my new Uni Talk Tips that i am going to be posting every wednesday!

This post is all about sorting out your options and what i fund best helped me when choosing my course and my uni.

Tip 1.
Really look at what you want to do, look at all the options for your possible chosen course as they may be a few strands to this course which one or another may suit you better. When looking at this think about what you are doing well at now within your A Levels and see if this helps you make your decision. Gather all your university prospectus' together and compare the courses to what you like between them.

Tip 2.
Go to open days and applicant days to look at the course in more detail and talk to lecturers who may tell you more information and deals about the course that aren;t in prospectus'. Going to the universities really helped me not only get a feeling for the course but get a feeling for the actual university campus' themselves.

Tip 3.
Whether your staying at home to commute or moving to a different part of the country, talking to current students at the university may help you decide if you could cope with living away or what it is like to commute, these students have had first hand experience at what you are going to be facing in just a few months, so ask them questions and listen to what their saying.. i know this really helped me!

Tip 4.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket. I decided that i was determined to get in to just one specific university, this turned out to be the only one not to offer me a place and i was devastated. I know how it feels to be so passionate about a specific course and uni to have it taken from you just like that! So keep your options open and make sure you have back up plans for other universities.

Tip 5.
last but not least when making your final decisions for your first and second choice take your time to look at both courses and compare both them and the universities themselves as once you click that confirm button to your choices here is no going back! I found the website a great help for having all my uni's and courses in one place so check this out

Thanks guys, and see you next week x

Review: Bourjois Healthy Mix

Hi Guys!

So you've probably all read or watched at least one review or mention of the Bourjois Healthy Mix, well today i bring you a new one!

I've watched so many things where this product has featured as a favourite or top 10 so but i have never really seen anyone truly talk about the benefits of this product and how "healthy" it actually is to the skin. We all know how bad osme foundations can be and how vital a right foundation for your skin is. Now by t's name you would expect this product to be pra tically skin care, but it does claime to give you not only hydrated skin, but a luminous looking, flawless complexion with a healthy glow! So does it?! 

From my experience of this foundation over the past few months i have admitedly seen a change in the in which my skin reacts to this foundation. I like quite a full coverage foundation and as some of you may know this is quite a sheer one.. so at first i use it with quite a bit of concealer. However i have noticed myself usign a lot less concealer and relying totally on what this foundation does in covering my skin. I must also admit in to being really happy and pleased wth this foundation after all it's hype and how spectical of it i was.

Not only is it easy to apply, blend and in all fairness wear! But it does give you that healthly looking skin glow that we all want, espeically for threse spring/summer days where flawless no foundation skin is every girls dream!

Thanks guys! See you next time.. Jess x