Barry M Matte Summer Collection

Hello,

So I am a lover of all things matte, especially loved the original Barry M matte collection which came out last year with more neutral colours. So I was just unbelievably excited when I saw the pretty summer colours, I picked them all up of course and had to share.

Just look at those pretty colours, I can't even describe how much I am in love with these colours. The 3 dark ones on the left are just one coat and the 3 on the left are two coats, they are a great formula and an improvement from the last collection. Don't know which one is my favourite, really loving the blue Malibu which is coincidently my favourite summer drink ;) For only £3.99 how can you refuse, especially when Boots or Superdrug have 3 for 2. Go pick them up & let me know if you do!

Which shade is your favourite? :)

Love, Gemma xo

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#mummyessentialproject - Week 7

Hello,

If you didn't know by now, this is the #mummyessentialproject run by Mummy Bloggers Community (me!), which created the weekly #mblogchat on Twitter for mummy bloggers.


This series has started for bloggers to share their wisdom on great products and tips for expectant mummies! I am taking part from my own personal blog and over on Mummy Bloggers Community there is a link up for everyone to share their posts and view others. The posts will go live every Tuesday, but don't worry if you want join in any time of the week :)


You can view previous posts here:

Week 1 - Furniture

Week 2 - Clothing

Week 3 - Lotions & Potions

Week 4 - Baby Comfort

Week 5 - Electrical

Week 6 - Teething

This weeks topic is Feeding/Weaning (Food Processers, Plates, Bowls etc)

The last two weeks before this have been all about Tommee Tippee love and this week is no different.

They have all sorts of great bits and pieces for all your needs from heat sensitive spoons, these amazing place spoons (wish they had these when Corey was younger!!) and plates. Electric food blender and even storage pots for left over bits. I don't really want to talk too much about weaning bits and bobs, as frankly I did it so long ago I can barely remember. But Tommee Tippee are good price and excellent quality, it couldn't get much better for me!

Annabel Karmel is known for all her recipes, and finally she brought some books out. Weaning one looks fab, can't wait to try this when I decide to have another baby. I will be looking into ordering this family one though now Corey is a bit older, we do need family recipes - healthy and delicious!

Please let me know if you have any weaning posts, as would love them read them :) Come back next week for the very final week, week 7 all about Toys (0-6 Months, Playmats, Bouncers etc)

Love, Gemma xo

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#BirtMumsLive - Panic Time

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So Brit Mums Live is soon approaching, 11 days in fact. Yes you read that right, it is fast approaching! For those who aren't aware this is a two day blog event for parent bloggers, comprising of the BiB's award ceremony, workshops, key note speakers and brand opportunities etc. As well as of course meeting all the wonderful fellow bloggers who will be attending. This will be my very first time attending. I am lucky because I will be travelling and staying overnight with my lovely friend Andrea from Blogger Mumma. I am fully aware of how fun this event is going to be, and I am so excited. Not done anything of the sort before so along with the excitement comes anxiety, nerves and plenty of butterflies.

Outfit Choices

Domestic Goddesque has a linky on her blog here where some of those going have shared what they are going to wear. It's hard to choose, Friday is more formal than Saturday. So Saturday for me is all sorted - jeans, smart navy waterfall cardigan and flats. Comfy! I do have a back up as for Saturday too encase it is hot weather.

It's the Friday I am stuck for, the day for meeting brands, possible chance of opportunity (first impressions are everything!) and the awards. I am not a dress person though so that is not an option. Is jeans too casual though? what does one wear with jeans to dress them up? It wouldn't be a problem but money is. I have the cutest mint coloured cardigan I picked up in Tesco, which I am so excited to wear. It would go well with a black cami - only £12.99 in New Look so hoping to pick one up. But I need accessories.

This is just me wishing away as not possible money wise. Primark would be a good place to look if I could as they are great for their accessories, always a bargain with their prices too. Both my shoes and bag need replacing. So sad to see my trusty 3 year old River Island bag go but I honestly don't think it will last through Brit Mums with the travel etc. I have found these bits from New Look which would be great:

I have the issue of my size, and body shape - it isn't nice and I am worrying to what people who I speak to daily but never met, will they judge? I doubt it, but it still would be nice to feel and look confident within your own body. Which I do not. I don't want to be the slummy one who looks like they couldn't be bothered to make an effort despite actually spending ages planning and preparing. So I ask the old question of what are you wearing to Brit Mums? Help me with some inspiration!

Business Cards

So I have ordered some business cards, which should be with me sometime this week thankfully. But oh my were they expensive. Why are they so expensive?! I got the cheapest deal I could get on moo.com, searched high and low for the best discount code but for 100 with delivery was roughly £26 and frankly is even 100 enough? I don't think so. But they will be pretty :) I want to try get some more but time is running out. What do you think?

Worries

We all talk over the internet through our computer screens - some on a daily basis and made some wonderful friends. But it doesn't stop it from crossing my mind that what if people don't like me in person? Am I going to be too shy? Will I recognise someone or get the wrong person by mistake?

I have like 1000 other worries that I can't even think of right now that have been crossing my mind from the past couple of days, I don't know what to expect or what it is going to be like and that scares me. When I think of the amount of people that are going to be there too, blimey!

Mainly, I just don't feel prepared or organised which is really annoying as that is the total opposite of me - frustration at it's highest point right now!

Although in life I do like to believe I am a friendly easy to get along with person, however, I am shy at first and find it hard to approach those I do not know. Hoping I can break these fears at the event. Are you going? If you are let me know in the comments and I will keep an eye out for you & if you do see me, be sure to say hi :) Any tips on how to ease the nerves?

Love, Gemma xo

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Fragrance Favourites

Hello,

Today we are talking about my collection of perfumes as a day wouldn't go by without me wearing one :) Something I thought I would share and hopefully find out what some of your favourites are, if you let me know in the comments box.

For years I would only ever wear the same perfume, someone would buy me it every Birthday/Christmas because I was just in love. This was the J-Lo Live, oh it was gorgeous but of course after years of it, it had to come to an end. Which is truly horrific and I still can't get over it.

I love fruity smelly, summery and just like pretty smells - I know that isn't clear but for any fragrance fanatics you will know what I mean. When my one love had become to had to find, I went on a search for more around a year ago now and these are the beauties I have come across:

First off there was Vera Wang Lovestruck and also Vera Wang Princess (not pictured), both beautiful perfumes bottle wise and smell wise. Then came Versace Red Jeans which is so cheap and my handbag perfume, a bit more of an elegant smell than the others and they do his and hers, so Versace Blue Jeans for men which is yummy! Next I got Marc Jacobs Daisy which is of course summery, I love the classic look of the bottle with the added touch of big neon flowers and smells divine. Lastly, onto my most recent and now all time favourite Vera Wang Be Jeweled which I swear when I received this at Christmas, my nan must have read my mind. I had tested in store prior to Christmas and fell in love, was going to treat myself but I resisted and when I opened it Christmas day - oh the excitement! I can't explain the smell, a little similar to the Daisy but nicer and more fruity scented. It is a must for your collection if you haven't already!

Prices: J-Lo Live, £25.05 (50ml) .. Vera Wang Lovestruck, £40.80 (50ml) .. Vera Wang Princess, £44.50 (50ml) .. Versace Red Jeans, £14.99 (75ml) .. Marc Jabobs Daisy, Similar, £48 (50ml) .. Vera Wang Be Jeweled, £48 (50ml)

All very girly, fruity and summery perfumes - one's I absolutely adore :) If you hadn't realised that until now! Let me know what your favourite is and I will be sure to test it out :)

Love, Gemma xo

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Blogger's Love ❤ #2

Hellooo,

Last week I done my first ever Blogger's Love post which you can read here. It went down so well and frankly I enjoyed sharing the love so have made it a regular thing, so welcome to week 2 :)

haysparkles

I have followed Hayley since I first started blogging and it honestly just amazing, her reviews are always so spot on and helpful. I always have to make sure I am up to date on everything she posts! Plus just being generally such a lovely person :)

letterstoa

Antoinette writes one of my favourite blogs. Not only I but others too look to Antoinette for motivation, honestly, she writes and speaks from the heart with such a passion and it's so lovely and refreshing. I just always read but especially when I need a pick me up!

nicolalifethroughmyeyes

One of my most favourite parenting blogs, especially following her pregnancy. Nicola always has really fun posts which are a bit different to the usual and has some superb photography skills!

katiesworldofbeauty

Love love love this blog by Katie - just all of her posts are great, mix of beauty and lifestyle. Great photography, layout and of course content. Just all great :) Plus really helpful and insightful reviews!
Keep coming back each week to see some more great blogs and be sure to check out all these today :) who is your favourite blogger of the week? Give them a tweet and let them know as I can assure you that it will make their day!

Love, Gemma xo

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SERIES: #mummyessentialproject - Week 6

Hello,

If you didn't know by now, this is the #mummyessentialproject run by Mummy Bloggers Community (me!), which created the weekly #mblogchat on Twitter for mummy bloggers.


This series has started for bloggers to share their wisdom on great products and tips for expectant mummies! I am taking part from my own personal blog and over on Mummy Bloggers Community there is a link up for everyone to share their posts and view others. The posts will go live every Tuesday, but don't worry if you want join in any time of the week :)


You can view previous posts here:

Week 1 - Furniture

Week 2 - Clothing

Week 3 - Lotions & Potions

Week 4 - Baby Comfort

Week 5 - Electrical

This weeks topic is Teething (Gel, Soothing Toys etc)

I have to admit Corey was an angel when it came to teething, he did dribble so bibs were needed and he loved to suck on his muslin square a lot but that was it, there wasn't the excessive crying or moaning of pain. We did of course have a few bits handy just encase, Bonjela Teething Gel which seemed to do the trick if he ever had a bad day. I did pick up the Bickiepegs as they were highly recommended to me, but oh god do not go for them, I panicked that ever time Corey would suck on it he would choke on it - awful things!

For toys wise I had all of what was available at the time from Tommee Tippee range and if you read last weeks electrical post, you will know my love for Tommee Tippee. The teething toys lived up to the hype too. Our favourite was the smiley mirrior and the wobble bug :) Plus they had the Stage 1 and Stage 2 dummy like suckers like above and these were great! Now 3 years on they have more of a wider range to offer too, so can't wait to try them wt my next :) Just again I highly recommend anything Tommee Tippee.

There is also the water filled things, which you can buy everywhere, we had Boots own brand but honestly neither Corey or I were fans to be honest and frankly they had sharp edges which annoyed me as you were meant to put that in your babies mouth? No, no, no!

I remember at the time seeing Sophie The Giraffe around at The Baby Show but at the time they hadn't long realised in the UK so weren't very well known here, I never picked one up. Now they are taking the teething business by storm and I will be sure to give one a go next time as they are super cute :)

Please let me know what your teething essentials are?!

Love, Gemma xo

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SERIES: Have You Discovered.. Eyeliner/Mascara?

Hellooo,

#haveyoudiscovered series - yet another week is upon us :) and again I have skipped a week so catching up. This week topics are Eyeliner and Mascara.

Eyeliner I don't use another on the eyelid to have a winged look or anything but I do put it in my upper eye thingy, you know what I am the bit I am on about right? If you do, then please correct me and tell me it's real name haha :) I have been using Barry M Kohl Eyeliner and my most recent purchase Make-Up Revolution Kajal - both just ordinary and black. I am wanting to try Rimmel Scandel Eyes Kohl Eyeliner in both black and nude. I hear nude is meant to make your eyes brighter which I need but whenever I go to get them they are sold out - frustration!

As for mascaras, I have a couple of new favourites. I spend forever doing my lashes each morning to make sure they are as perfectly separated as I can get them. These recent buys though just pure wow they make it so effortless. First of all it was MAC Zoom Fast Lash which is really good for full black lash. Also I have a sample of Benefit Bad Gal which I was very reluctant to buy as I did not get on with They're Real Mascara but this one is so much better for me, I get very good results! BUT then in my Latest In Beauty - Box which you can read here came the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara - I am in love, like actual love. It is amazing, that I can not even describe it but will just say go and buy it, you won't regret it!!!

Have you used any of these before or any recommendations for better?! :)

Love, Gemma xo

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