Xen Tan Dark Lotion Absolute Luxe

Introducing the long-awaited, beautiful bronzed and fabulous addition to my life- Xen Tan Dark Lotion Absolute Luxe.

Xen Tan have described this product as the "darkest, richest and most luxurious tan to date; one that offers a tan that will last longer than any other fake-tan product", and they couldn't get a more accurate description. I don't claim to have tried all of the Fake Tan's in the market but of all of which I have- this is by far the best.

I ordered as soon as it became available to buy and could't wait to cover myself in it.

It definately isn't the cheapest tanning product with an RRP of £34.95 for a 236ml bottle, but in my opinion its 100% worth it. There has been a little bit of an uproar on Twitter with complaints of the price and although I would love for it to be a little bit more friendly to my purse I do believe the price reflects the quality in this product.

The amount of product you need to use is minimal, and if your anything like me- buying fake tan all the time, then its worth the money in "cost per use" thinking.

There isn't any fake tan smell- which to be honest has never really bothered me anyway, but I do wish that maybe it had more of the delicous marzipan scent that Xen Tans Dark Lotion has, as this is more chocolatey and a little bit richer.

Please ignore the paleness and slight redness to my leg here, I had been cosey and tucked reading all of your beautiful blogs.

I just wanted to illustrate to you how little product you need. The colour guide isn't as dark as the Dark Lotion or any other colour guided fake tan I've used but Xen Tan do recommend this product to the "Experienced Tanner" and I believe this is probably why. If you struggle without the darker colour guides, the results that you will gain from the beautifully bronzed colour will probably leave you with quite a few visible streaks, so be careful!

The pictures below were taken after one application. I'm such a happy girl.

and this just to show you the intensity of the colour on a night out.

(Slightly worse for wear on the toilet floor in Tiger Tiger- Classy!)

I would definately recommend this product to anyone that adores a delicious, deep bronze colour and will 100% be repurchasing.

Happy tanning my little beauts- get ordering!

www.xen-tan.co.uk

xx

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Fake Bake Beyond Bronze Self Tanning Mousse & Xen Tan Absolute Luxe

Hello my lovelys,

Its been a while since I reviewed a product but since the summers weather in the UK is a little bit dull I thought I'd return with a review of my favourite kind of product- Fake Tan!

A few months ago I was converted from Fake Bake to Xen Tan. I didn't blog about it because literally every blog I read, there was a review. But it was the Xen Tan Dark Lotion and it is to die for!

In the space of about 2 months I purchased two bottles and raved about it to possibly everyone I know.

In a state of emergency, with Xen Tan sold out in House of Fraser I picked up a bottle of the "New Improved Formula" Beyond Bronze by Fake Bake Mousse. Those of you that have read my blog will know that this used to be my favourite. But not so much now..

It was on special offer for £15 from about £23 in Superdrug so I thought why not, especially seeing as I was heading down the extremely pale route.

I'm not quite sure what part of this product is new and improved. I'm sorry if that seems rather harsh but I don't want anybody to be fooled. Its no where near as dark as it used to be, the results are extremely poor and leave a rather yellow looking colour, the consistancy is alot thinner and the bottle is ugly. I much prefered the results before, the pump bottle, the thicker consistancy and the darker colour guide. Its even gone up in price!

This is a little bit of a rant because I am actually so disapointed. It has been put to me whether I have just gone off Fake Bake because of my new found love of Xen Tan but to be honest, I think anyone that has used the old and the new Fake Bake would both have the same opinion.

Below is a few pictures I snapped on my iPhone whilst I was applying..

Okay so the colour guide colour isn't THAT bad, maybe a little more human than the darker colour that used to come out, but honestly- it all comes off in the shower. If it was an instant wash off, then it might work. But its not.

Theres not much to heart about it, but you can see in the little heart photo that the consistancy is just so watery and runny as soon as it touches your skin or mitt.

Thank god that this little beauty came in my post today..

Xen Tans NEW Dark Lotion Absolute Luxe. I've been waiting for its release for ages now and its finally here! I prepared my skin for it and I can't wait to apply it tonight. I promise I'll get a review up as soon as possible.

I'm sorry if this post seemed like I hate Fake Bake. I dont, I'm just really disapointed. However, I can say I have used the Instant Fake Bake since my last fake tan post and have grown to like it a little bit more.

I'd love it if someone could proove me wrong and just tell me I had a faulty/gone off bottle of the new mousse..Pleasee?

xx

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MIA..

hellllo ladies :)

I've been moaned at for being so MIA, so my deepest apologies! I've been incredibly busy at work, more busy than I have probably ever been..

I want nothing more than to find a few spare moments to blog but its seeming quite impossible.

Nothing worth sharing has happened over the last few weeks anyway to be fair- except I did turn 22 and I have had a bunch of my hair chopped off :) eeeee!

Heres a few recent photos before the hair was cut..

I'll be back very soon.
 xx

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Clothes Show London

Last Sunday, Nikki and I trotted off to Earls Court to the Clothes Show Live- London.

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

I go every year and love it so much. It's full of fab clothes, make up, music, celebs & hotties!

In the evening, we attended the Clothes Show London Fashion Show..amazzzzzzzzing!

The theme was Fashion around the world. The models strutted there stuff and danced there way through Japan, Miami, New York, Paris, Rome and London.

I picked up a few little bits and pieces, I'm going to include them in my next haul, but I got a little floral dress- Suprise, some benefit which had 15% off, Make Up Store lip products, Sleek Eyelashes which I can only seem to get at the clothes show so I stock up every year and tons of goodie bags.

There was mini shows throughout the day, I only saw the More Magazine one with Michelle Keagan from Corrie. Shes truely beautiful! They did a piece from the magazine, showing what people had purchased from the clothes show- and modelled them.

I met Jeff Brazier too, hes very very pretty. I'm so annoyed that when it comes to photos of me and the hotties- I always look horrid because the flash never works. This happened a couple of weeks ago with Peter Andre. Grrrrrrrrrrr!

All around the show was free photo booths, we had lots and lots of fun with this little treat.

Heres a few photos from my day..

Heres a couple of me and the Mr Peter Andre. He hugged and kissed me. heart,heart!

xx

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Pretty Baby & Bandeau Bras

Introducing The Make Up Store's beautiful lipstick..

Pretty Baby!

I'm pretty much a lipstick addict and always have a few fave, but I can quite honestly say in a matter of days, this has become my absolute love!

Those of you that are fellow lipstick lovers, know that feeling when you put on a fab lipstick and you just want to smile and apply all day long.. This is what this does to me.

It's my myth, gaga, creme d'nude.

I heart it massively.

I got this one at the Clothes Show Live in London on Sunday. To buy in the shop its £12.50, but all Make Up Store single products were two for £10! Yes you read that correctly- two for £10! Amazing! I really wish I'd have picked up two of these, but I got a gloss as well, which I will save for its own lovely post because it also deserves lots of attention.

I realise I look naked in these photos. I can assure you, I am not.
Over the last week, as those of you in the UK will know, we have had some fabulous weather! It's been the perfect time to get to the park and catch some rays..
I've been living in baggy vests & dresses and have been asked by a few people what bandeau/boobtube tops I wear underneath.. So I thought I'd share it with you..

I find that the short boobtube tops aren't very great for me because I'd still have to wear a strapless bra to feel comfortable and thats just another layer to worry about which isn't cool in this heat. I have worn a little bandeau bikini too, but then I found a little stretch bandeau bra top. Similar to the vests that you get- minus the straps and full length.

I ended up with a Bandeau bra from H&M, it's quite long and it was only £2.50 from H&M which is a bargain.

xx

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TOPSHOP SALE

Beauts its that time again- the Topshop sale!

To others, this may not seem such an exciting time- but these times of the year make me extremely excitteddd.

I love Topshop anyway, so a sale is just an even bigger excuse to

1. Go there

2. Buy pretty things

3. Justify buying lots, because its nearly half price ya no..

I went to order quite alot on Friday morning online, but by the time I got to the checkout- they had all sold out. I'm against this idea, I really think once its in your shopping bag it should be reserved. This happens all the time to me and its no fun being disapointed.

But..Friday evening & today, I trotted off to Topshop to have a little look and picked up a few nice little bits..

This dress is by far my favourite purchase. I wanted this dress a while back, but kinda forgot about it..and then I saw it in the sale rail, found a size 10 but it was a little bit big..hunted and hunted and found a size 8. Happpppppppppy much! The backs slightly slouched, its a very sweet dress. It was £35..Now £20!

These two dresses are very lovely also. Both being blue- which this year I seem to have alot of..I wasn't sure which one to get..So I just got both.

They were both £32..Now £15

These two tops are wonderful. I love when you find things that you genuinely wanted before the sale started. Thats when it is an actual bargain.

The heart body was £15 and is now £8, the heart crop top was £18 and now £10. I actually got a very similar crop top before, but returned it because..well my tummy wasn't very fabulous looking in it, but I got this in a size bigger, just for a bit of an oversized look and I heartttt it.

That's all I actually picked up in Topshop. There was actually so much in it, but they didn't have that much in my size. Its definately worth a look if you haven't already little ladies!

These little flip flops I picked up today in Primark.

Yesturday at work, lots of ladies on my flight had these and when I found they was ony £4 from Primark- I knew I had to pick up a pair. Me and my mum both got a pair of these little bargains. I've seen them in Silver, Gold, Yellow, Orange and Pink.

There actually Patent- which I'm not a hugeeeeee fan of. But I think these are actually an exception! I was hoping they would have brown ones- but they didn't.. I have a bit of a thing for brown/tan shoes. If anyone does see brown ones..please let me know they exist!

Happy Topshopping!

xx

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A few new things

Hello Sunshines,

I hope your all having a beautiful weekend. I thought I'd share a few things that I have purchased..

Unfortunately I haven't got a holiday planned for this year, although I am desperately hoping to get away to Thailand towards the end of the year. But I still love to buy bikinis..

I love bandeau bikinis, I haven't really got much shape to be honest, so I think they are most flattering for me..

I got this one from TU @ Sainsburys. They had a 25% promotion and so I got it for about £10 I think.. I love it. I already have the exact same in about 5 different colours. But I love it that much.

I also picked up a triangle one, mostly because it was Pink with polka dots..I got that one for about £7.50.

I also heart a little summery bag.. So I picked up the one above from Primark for £6- which I think is so good! I wanted one from Topshop, which was a bit smaller and cost £26! Who doesnt love it when you find something thats even better than the original one you wanted and lots cheaper!

The Jacket above is from River Island. My opinions always change on River Island, but I must admit I'm really quite enjoying there pieces at the moment. They don't seem so covered in 'RI' and horrid diamontes and glitter anymore- just simple, floral, summer items.

I wanted this jacket for a while but I kept putting it off. Then I went in again and it was the only one on the last chance to buy rail- so I had to really. I'm so glad.

Its a really light tailored jacket, it has the nicest little floral print, cropped sleeves and shoulder pads. It only cost £35 which I think is really good. I have been wearing it with a little denim dress and it makes such a sweet little outfit.

I did however have a bit of a disaster the first time wearing it. I wore it when I was watching the first England World Cup match..Drinks were being thrown every where, Instant fake bake came THROUGH the jacket reminding me why I hate instant fake tan and I was just horrified so I ran out in a huge state leaving everyone in the bar, jumped in a cab so I could get it in the wash.. Everybody thought I was over reacting and being a little bit silly, but it was my new jacket that I loved and I'm sure you'd all do the same...right??

I mentioned this tee in my last post. It was £9.99 with £5 off in River Island. So I got it for 4.99. I think they might actually have got this wrong, because in another store I went into, the tag said £14.99. Only an extra £5. But hey- bargain!

These little elasticated-cuffed-denim-trousers are delightful to wear, so comfortable. The boyfriend hates them, as do a few other people, but I like them. They are full length, just had rode up a little when I kept getting up and down to the camera for the pictures!  They was £11 in Primark. Fabulouusss.

A little bit of lush..

- You've been Mangoed

-Each peach (and twos a pear)

-Heavenlli

and I got a free Too Drunk :)

xx

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I'm back!

Hello ladies! I'm bacckk.

I finally have finished all of my training and started flying, which is absolutely wonderful!

I hope your all well, I've missed you.

Lips

MAC Myth & MUA Shade 7- (£1-Superdrug..Bargainnn)

Eyes

Benefit Eye Bright- (Yes..Glamour Magazine)

MAC Pro Lash

Face

MAC Studio Fix NC40

MAC Matte Bronzing Powder

I got a maxi dress, I got a maxi dress, I got a maxi dress!

This really excites me!

I got this one in Miss Selfridge for an amazing £25..

I thought I'd feel a little bit silly wearing it, but I actually feel very confident wearing it..I've only tripped up on it about 2 times :)

As you can see, my hair needs a definate cut! It's becoming rather unbearable now..

I've been a really lucky girl in the last few weeks, I was lucky enough to be able to go and see Lady Gaga on tour- She was brilliant, she's just released more dates and I'd definately recommend that you go and see her!

I also went to the Capital FM Summertime ball at Wembley. It was absolutelyyyy amazinggg! I wore the Maxi dress in the pictures above and I am so glad, it was so hot! The crowd was crazy all day, we had standing tickets so we was in the middle of 70,000 people, it was one huge partyy!
It was sponsored by ASOS, so there was tons of goodies all over the place which made it even more fun.

There were so so many amazing performances- Usher, Justin Bieber, Will-I-Am, Dizzie Rascal, Tinie Tempa, Cheryl Cole, Rhianna, JLS, Scouting for Girls, Chipmunk, Esmee Denters, Pixie Lott, The Wanted, Florence and the Machine, Jason Derulo & Ellie Goulding.





I have a major girl crush on Cheryl at the moment. Especially after seeing her at the Summertime Ball! I want her bod!

xx

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