I'm now on Facebook!!!!!!

Yes, I am finally on Facebook!!!

I don't know why it has taken me so long to do this. I guess the thought of googling ways of linking my blog to my facebook page really put me off  because I'm tech saavy to a point but past that point, I give up

Now go take a gander at my new Facebook page and be sure to say *HI!!!!* and drop any comments or suggestions of what you would like to see on my blog or any requests for looks.


Oh and help a blogger out and 'Like' my page

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Introducing Boudior Prive . . .

I made a post a while ago about singing the praises of Glossy Box, which if you don't remember is a company that sends you 5 luxury cosmetics for £10 a month. (Mine came today but I missed the postman, now I have to go to the post office *drat!!*). Now since Glossy Box have over-exceeded their subscriptions & if you placed an order now you wouldn't receive a box til August/September.

Well, Lets meet the newest box on the Block, Boudior Prive!

Officially launching in July, Boudoir Prive is a 'private beauty club that is dedicated to helping you find your next favourite cosmetics'. Every month they send you 6 sample size products, as well as beauty recommendations and reviews. Plus If you decide that you love a product you have been sent by them, youu can buy it on their website at a membership discount price.


All in all, It's the same concept & cost of a Glossy Box (£10), however the main difference lies in the exclusivity, getting 6 beauty products as opposed to 5 and you being able to receive a box in July rather than August


To get a chance to apply for limited membership, click here

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Solange Knowles as the New Face of Rimmel

Rimmel London have cast Solange Knowles (sister of Beyonce Knowles for those out there who didn't know *shame on you*) as the new face of the UK cosmetics brand, and will be using her (gorgeous and flawless) face to showcase their upcoming Autumn campaign.

Now while I love Solange's artistry and public image, I am a little uncomfortable that Rimmel; who promote a London Beauty image with their famous London of 'Get the London Look' chose to use an African American Icon instead of an Afro-British one just sits a little bit uneasy with me. Maybe I'm being a bit too sensitive and reading too much  into it but does Rimmel think by using her image, instead of a local one they could successfully promote their cosmetics line to the British black community, despite not even having a foundation shade that is appealing to our skin-colour range???


Hmmmmm . . . .  . Well this is certainly one to ponder


Well despite this Solange looks great. To check read her interview, click here

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Welcome back, Welcome back, welcome baaaccckkk

Hellooooo there loool I'm back,

I know I have been so M.I.A but I have had exams and a dissertation and then there's studying . . . I have just generally been busy but I'm back now and ready to blog again *insert audience cheering*

Ok so I can just start blogging again without too much of a catch up session, I'm going to just jump into a May highlight so I can carry on with June

1) I'm (unofficially) a graduate now, signalling a move from 3 years of independence back into my lil ol' room in London (¬_¬) . . but I will be redecorating so that's definitely something to look forward to

2) I've taken on a little blogging post at JMfashionfrenzy which is just a blog magazine sent up on Facebook catering to all things fashion, but all I ever post is to to with beauty so *le shrug*

3) I've got a JOB (albeit a temporary one) but I love it and I cant wait to start loool

4) I've grown (Ok it's not a lot but I think I might be 5.8 and a half) yooppeeeee *I have a slight Napoleon complex*

5) I have sorted out a blogging schedule for my blog, I'm going to update it on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, but I plan to throw in a few random posts and maybe a Youtube video or two, if i ever buy a clear camcorder

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Perfectly Tinted View . . . .

Summer is (finally) here signalling a change of my make-up regime and this year I've decided upgrade my regime and try  something new. Now normally I use a Maybelline's dream matte mousse in the summertime, because its so light and feels quite nice on my skin, unfortunately its not really the right shade for me and often makes me look quite monotone (if I can even use that word in this way), but it is a matte foundation so I guess its doing its job.

Keeping with my foundation theme of light-weight and light-coverage, I have decided to go with a tinted moisturiser this summer, which in my shade (I am Afro-British by the way, NW45) is quite difficult to find in the UK as it still doesn't full cater to its Afro-community in terms of cosmetology,despite this (major hindrance) I am going to do a quick quick quick wishlist of the tinted moisturisers I want to get this summer and I promise to do a review of them, once I get them

1) Elf Tinted Moisturiser in Espresso/Mocha (rrp £3.50)

I have heard mixed reviews about this product, but I can't fully rate this product until I've had the chance to review it myself, and at £3.50, even if I don't like it, I'm not exactly breaking the bank

2) Black-up Complexion Oil Free (rrp £24.50)

I just recently found out about Black up cosmetics, during a random search of the Debenhams' website, so I can't wait to try this product out lool I will probably do a FULL review of this product when (and if) I get this

3) Smash-box Sheer Focus Tinted Moisturiser in Dark (rrp £22.95)

This looks very light on-line so I need to go down to my nearest smash-box counter and see if the colour looks much nicer in person

4) Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturiser in Shade 6 (I think) (rrp £21)

 I absolutely love Clinique, and this product promises to offer a decent amount of coverage, so lets hope it lives up to its promise

5) Bobbi Brown SPF 15 Tinted Moisturiser in Deep Tint (rrp £27)

What can I say about Bobbi Brown, she definitely know something about Make-up but I don't normally buy her products as I find them high priced and as I'm only using this for a few months, I won't purchase this product unless it trumps the previous moisturisers

Kudos

Epiphannie x x

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