MUA Undress Me Too

MUA Undress Me Too

I am often being reluctantly pulled away from my beloved high end product purchases and pointed in the direction of a good dupe or just generally good, more affordable item by friends, bloggers and youtubers. You get what you pay for is what I have always been taught but is that always the case? 

I saw this palette reviewed somewhere a few months ago, rumoured to be a Urban Decay Naked2 dupe. At the time I thought nothing of it then this week a work colleague mentioned needing a dupe for her Naked2 palette and this popped into my head... by the end of the day I'd made a purchase. 

The product The whole product looks attractive enough, simple sleek white packaging, instead of their usual black, displaying 12 shades. The 12 shades inside are perfect for creating your simple day to day look or creating a smokey eye for a night out. You've got plenty to choose from, there are some beautiful earthy tones in there... with great pigment. They apply easy and smoothly, not as smooth as Urban Decay but for the price they settle well enough. 

MUA vs Urban Decay Urban Decay wins for me, come on the second Naked palette was a right trooper... The new packaging, the shades and the double ended brush.. .it's a legend and cannot be replaced but the MUA palette is a outstanding runner up and a must-have alternative. 

Should you buy it? Why wouldn't you! 12 shadow shades for just £4. It's a stonking little back up as it won't ever let you down. Suitable for everyone so recommend to your friends, they'll thank you for it.

Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Protector

Clarins Lip Protection in Petal Shimmer

I swatched this twice on Sunday, once in Boots and then once in Debenhams. And then I willingly caved, but only after thinking twice and remembering Debenhams were offering 10% off all beauty and I also had a £5 off thingy on my BeautyCard... making this a steal at £10.40! That's instead of £18. I've heard rants and raves about this product and once the "I've gotta have it because she has it" thought was planted in my head I had know other choice but to make a purchase. 

The product Ooh the smell, it's sweet as you'd expect and like sweet, sweet candy floss. Sticky? Nah, it doesn't feel like your standard gloss, it has movement and doesn't gum your top lip to the bottom. Staying power? It has it... once you've slicked this on to your pout it is staying right there. Ooh and does it look even better on top of your favourite  nude lipstick, you never have an excuse to not be wearing this gloss 24/7. I can see this tube lasting a while and becoming the most battered item at the bottom of my make up bag. 

Am I as addicted as everyone else? Yes, as predicted I fell in love. It's true what they say, it is your lips, just better. Therefore you are topping it up at every opportunity. 

I hear there is a dupe No7 do a dupe version at better than half the price, No7 BB Lips at £8.50. You know Boots are always giving out them pounds off No7 products with your receipts so that makes the dupe maybe worth a look. 

Would I pay £18 for it? I'd hold out for another Debenhams discount. These roll around probably once a month or so, pinch your pennies. But yes I would repurchase, again and again and again... wider colour range need though. Collect your Boots points, find it cheaper online or grab a treat, either way spoil yourself to this Clarins must have. 

Essie Sensitivity Base Coat

I am in love with this stuff ! If you back log through my blog you'll see I used to have acrylic nails and since having them removed after 3+ years my nails now are still so weak , flaky and they break all the time . Any form of treatment for my nails is going to help and get them growing so I picked this bottle of goodness up from The Original Factory shop for just £3 ! Bargain . If you Google it you can find it for about £10 . As far as I can see it is no longer available from Essie . 

What it does An hypoallergenic formula for the most sensitive skin. Helps hydrate the nail to prevent peeling and splitting, while providing a smooth surface for nail polish application.

Why I love it My nails are growing and not breaking so now it's the bigger the better . And they are stronger than before , I've noticed they are a lot less brittle and there is barely any peeling .  It holds on to which ever top coat I choose to apply , there is no chipping here : ] This may be my new nail saviour .

Would I buy it again ? Yes , as long as it continues to show signs of benefiting my nails then I'll continue to layer it on .

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo

I wish it was socially expectable to play dress up all day long , I'd strut around all day and night in beautiful sparkly tutu's with big hair and lots of makeup . . . I suppose the cast of The Only Way Is Essex do it 24/7 , so why can't I . My last glittery post got me thinking about all things puff ball and sequins galore . These two make my eyes super happy . Both from Topshop of course and I am in love . I might just get them to wear around the house . 

105 Days This Christmas

How beautiful is this beauty ? I was dragging my little heels around sunny town on Saturday afternoon (it was so hot) and while flicking through the rails in Topshop I laid eyes upon this hugely sparkly pretty dress . I ain't gonna fib , I have no idea how much it was because I was to busy taking pictures of it for my Instagram to even look at the price tag but others online are between £60 - £80 . With Christmas fast approaching , we all need our festive party frocks for Christmas parties and just for those merry nights out . Do you love it ?

EOS Honeysuckle Lip Balm

EOS - EvolutionOfSmooth

I know I am bit behind the times reviewing this months after everyone has already raved about this little gem but I only just brought myself one and I like to not be like everyone else sometimes . The other day I was looking through my 'Watch' list on eBay and noticed these had gone down in price (£3ish) so I nabbed myself one for my new lip product addiction , theres more lip posts to come !

Why I love it ? So this little pro active beaut is GREAT . It comes as a solid dome which is the big selling point . I like the idea of the less mess , less stress easy application . . . no little germies going from your fingers to the product , just a quick swipe to apply . It leaves your lips smooth , soft and smelling sweet . 

Con's
1 . Although the smell is sweet and yummy , it is a bit to sickly for me so I've ordered the Sweet Mint version in hope that the scent won't be so overpowering . Don't be put off though , you may love this scent . 
2 . EOS don't do a cakey version , all the scents are fruity . I am a vanilla , rich cakey kinda gal . 
3 . The packaging states that the product contains antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil I feel it should in the long run leave my lips feeling the benefits after the balm has worn off 

Would I buy it again ? Big , fat yes ! Because of it's easy to appeal dome and no sticky mess , I think I am gonna have these floating around in the bottom of my bag for a long time . 

Has anyone tried the Balmi version ? I need more . . . help a girl out ! ! !

John Frieda Sheer Blonde + Giveaway

 The Product

Ooh blonde goodness for my blonde lifeless hair . I am always willing to try out any product  that is specifically designed for blonde hair . . . being blonde is always a sure set way of causing some serious damage to your hair , so you have to give something back for taking something away . John Frieda have always had a wide range of products for blondes to keep your hair happy and they haven't failed to please with this one . So let's hit the showers ; ] Of course it smells all kinds of lush , this one smells like a real hairdressers shampoo though , only thing missing is the head massage *huff* . Look here ---> I have never ever had a shampoo leave my hair feeling so incredibly soft , I mean it was so silky , not even my fave Aussie Miracle Moist comes close to how soft my hair felt after I got out of the shower , I am speechless . I can't wait to try out the rest of the range . Recommendations please ?

The Giveaway 

So courtesy of John Frieda I am offering you a little giveaway . John Frieda are offering one of my lucky followers a prize of some John Frieda goodies for your beautiful hair , trust me you want them . Just to verify, I am not sure which range the prizes will be coming from . Remember you've gonna be in it to win it . Already , it's easy peasy . So here are the rules . . . 

1.  Follow BonjourBeaut via GoogleFriendConnect
2.  Follow BonjourBeaut via Twitter
3. Tweet about this giveaway

  *The lucky winner will be announced on September 1st at 8pm so please remember to leave a comment with your email address so I can contact the winner . Winner chosen at random*  

The Little Extra

John Frieda has recently released a set of videos on good old YouTube showing us all with our beautiful hair shades how to achieve easy styles simply , all perfect for this summer . Below is my fave , I am so lazy when it comes to styling my hair so soft waves are a good to go style perfect for me and easy for all .

Swimming In Knitwear

Yeah you see it right , that is a wishlist of swimwear and wooly knitwear . Totally opposite ends of the seasons I no . I would wear knitwear all year round if I could , but I look like a right plonk when the sun is shining and I'm struting round like Shaun The Sheep . Anyway these are some pieces I want and half I will sadly never own . Pretty things are expensive . 

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Sweet Pea For My Sweet Pea

I had to show you guys this sale bargain cheap lippy I nabbed from the Jack Wills sale for £2 ! Two  freaking quid ! Can I grubble . . . err nop . I would of had more but there was nothing left that took me fancy . This particular one is shade SweetPea . It's a coraly powder pink . . . It reminds me of the MAC Viva Glam Nicki that is out at the moment but a little less neon . It's got staying power and it's glossy smooth . I wouldn't say Wills are known for their make up range but I was more than impressed with this beaut .  If you see any left in stores , swatch away and get a bargain . End of , great sale catch from Jack Wills .

Have you tried any beauty products from Jack Wills ? Let me know : ]

Nars Tinted Moisturiser

I first heard about this after watching a video on Sammi's Aka BeautyCrush's YouTube channel a few weeks ago . I had been desperately wanting to get myself a tinted moisturiser because a full on foundation is just to heavy for this hot , clammy weather we've been having . So while in Bristol last month I tracked down the Nars counter , got myself matched up and grabbed myself a tube . Turns out . . . I love it . I love it . I love it . It's so perfect , it's like your skin but a million times better . It was all I needed and more .

Coverage It makes my skin look so natural and perky , like I have no make up on my face . Because it's a moisturiser , it leaves your skin with a little dewy finish . It is not meant to provide as much coverage as your usually foundation does , so if you want help covering blemishes then you can top up any problem areas with your concealer . 

Upkeep Like every face product from now and then you have to reapply or fix the product to keep it looking fresh and perfect . Don't expect this to stay in place all day long , it stays put but if your leaning on your face or get hot and sweaty then it's gonna budge a bit .

Would I buy it again Ooh yes , I'd be more likely to pick it up more often in the summer months than the winter because in winter I want more coverage . When I am using it it feels like I am doing my skin some good , letting it breathe and unclog .

Now I really really really want to try the Nars Sheer glow foundation ! What do you think ? Do you have a favourite tinted moisturiser ? Are you a Nars addict ?

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HappyFeet

I brought these pretty puppies a few weeks ago while out for the day with the boy in super wet Cambridge . I'd just like to put out there just how much I loved the Cambridge branch of Topshop . . . it was three levels of amazingness ! If you don't no where it is then it's located in the Grand Arcade shopping centre , well worth a look if you are near by . Anyway I travelled all that way because they were the only branch that had these pumps in stock , yes I wanted them that badly . I love them . All their cuteness makes my stinky feet so happy . They were about £30ish , which I think is a lot for what they are but thats Topshop for you . They also come in black , pink , yellow and brown if you fancy a pair . Mmm shoes . 

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Lush Tea Tree Water

Toner Water

Comes to the aid of skin that has emergencies, Tea tree is a wonder antibacterial, antiseptic and antimicrobial ingredients for anyone with oily or spot prone skin.

I had seen this floating around on people blogs , youtube videos and friends bathrooms for a while now and I had picked it up a few times but never thought I really needed it but while browsing the Lush store in Bristol I saw it and had the sudden urge to try it out so I finally got it and I am glad I did . I don't really have a skin routine and I thought it was about time I took better care of my face . So all in all it's a goody that is just good to have around , be it in the bottom of your handbag to just to freshen up your skin or to tone after cleansing , this product makes your face super happy . I think I just like the thought a spraying some goodness on my face . It's so refreshing and it has made my skin brighter , cleaner and fresher , which is all a plus when trying something new and your expectations are high. I'd recommend trying this out this summer as it's just that little moisture surge your face needs .

Are there any Lush goodies you'd recommend ?

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Essie Eternal Optimist

I hate having a day off at the weekend and having nothing to do , makes my life seem really dull , so I've had a cheeky power nap with the puppy and now I am currently catching up on Cherry Healey How To Get A Life episodes I've missed over the past few weeks and I've stripped and repainted my nails , they were looking a tad rank .  Take a look at them now . 

As we all know Boots became a stockist of the guilty pleasure polishes by Essie and this was the first one I brought , my first ever full size Essie nail varnish . I've had it a month or two now but just hadn't gotten round to showing it to you .

It's so prettyful . . . The colour is best described as a dusky dirty pink shade , no glitter but looks super with sparkly coat over the top . I love the Essie bottle brushes , the corners are curved for that quick easy application and no mess . I find , like with the other Essies polishes , the polish doesn't chip away , it tends to wears at the edges . Perfect polishes which ever shade you choose .

Have you indulged in cheeky new Essie polishes recently ? 

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RoadTrip Via Instagram

I Packing Up II OOTD's III HereiAm Tag UrbanOutfitters

 IV French Face V Review Coming Soon VI GeekFest

VII Vintage Sonic VIII Getting Them RoadTrip Snacks IX New Puppies 

Instragram = BonjourBeaut 

I It Must Be Love II Mullion III I'm Rich 

IV Porthleven V Ooh Good God FingerPuppets VI Mullion Waterfall  

VII Neppy Tee VIII Point  IX I Hate Goodbyes 

So we just got back from a lush little break in Cornwall . Firstly we headed over to bustling Bristol for a few days to collect our friendlings , while we were there we hit Cabots Circle (Haul Post Coming) , drank a lot and ate until we exploded . We then drove the second half of the drive down to Cornwall . I love Cornwall so much , it's really beautiful and so laid back , we had a great time just hanging out and spending time together . All the pictures above are from our little adventure . Happy Sunday everyone .

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Mr. Big

I just had to show you this because I am that in love with it right now . As you'll of maybe spotted in my last post (see below) , there was a statement necklace from Topshop in my wishlist collage . Just after publishing this post , my better half walks in with a little Topshop bag hidden under his coat . . . I love surprise 'I've just brought you a present' presents . . . and inside was that very necklace . How he knew is a mystery to me , maybe the picture I sent him during the week was the clue .

So clearly it's from Topshop , like everything else I own , so sad but so true . It was £16.50 , which I isn't to bad for a chunky statement piece and some of the Topshop jewellery is pricey . I love it ! It's all silver , aztec and beautiful . It has been in store for a little while and I don't no why I just hadn't brought it before but I have it now and in time for my Cornwall trip . Happy days .

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Cream

How has everyones week been ? The sun has been shining ☀ and I have been working *sobs* but hopefully you've all been able to enjoy the sun at some point or another . This crazy weather is driving us all nutty , rain one moment then hot sun the next . . . make your mind up ! I am hoping the sun will stay present for the next week or two . . . It's seven beautiful days until my adventure to Cornwall . OMG I realised my love for clotted cream yesterday so I am going to come back fat . Anyway the boy , me and two of our friends are going down to (fingers crossed) sunny Cornwall to eat pasties , see family , just hang out together really and have a good time . We are stopping off in Bristol first to cut the drive in half and start our holiday at our friends . Now I am more than so excited because Bristol obviously has the Cabot Circus shopping centre and that shopping centre holds an American Apparel and an Urban Outfitters ! ! ! I think most probably this is the bit of our holiday that I am most excited about . I can't wait to send my payday pennies and pick up all the goodies I've been wanting all month , I've been poor for the past few weeks and the above are just what I am going to start off with . 

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Clinique's Chubby Stick

They are back ! The super lush (not so all that the first time round) Chubby Sticks from Clinique . This time though they are so much better , packing a punch with a much larger choice of lip licking shades , 16 in fact . You have so many to indulge in , from Chunky Cherry to Voluptuous Violet , theres a colour for everyone . So sleek and compact they are perfect for your make up bag or to just throwing in the bottom of your purse . And it is just so moisturising , I put it on an hour later my lips are still soft and covered in colour . This is no tacky , sticky balm . . . it's pure smooth , moveable balm . The only real down side is they don't have any scent *frown* . Yeah I know none of the Clinique products are  scented but this product would have been so unbelievably perfect with a yummy , sticky , jelly smell , I say that would of been a huge selling point , everyone loves a juicy smelling lip product . Either way I can safely say I love these ! By the way the one I've swatched here is Heaping Hazelnut , a nude brown . Which colour next ? 


I actually won this particular Chubby Stick via Twitter . I am a follower of Clinique and happened to see the other day that they were giving a Chubby Stick away a day , such a great way to give back to your followers . All you have to do is go to their Twitter , find their giveaway tweet and tell them your favourite Chubby Stick . . . Simple ! So next time your hoovering over that retweet to win and think ooh I'll never win , hit it as someone has to win , you have nothing to lose : ]

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OOTD

I lied . . . this would be my OOTD if the weather was on my side . I got these the other week but still haven't worn them because of the , well lets not go into it .  Brits can get a tad touchy about the weather . Anyway these shorts Ooh these shorts . . . I tried them on a number of times (you've probably seen them on my Twitter & Instagram) and never brought them but then I wanted them because they weren't available anymore but the deadly 'last chance to buy' rail came to the rescue . I am confuzzeled though . . . I am a 28 waist in all my Topshop jeans and my trousers are all 10's but these 30 waist hotpant shorts will only just do up , they are tiny but I couldn't just leave them all alone in the store so I brought them home with me . I don't care it there a tad tight , I'll make them fit . . . goodbye pasta and bread : [ I also got a cute piece of oversized knitwear , whipped from the deserted sale rail , £15 (was £32!) boom mine . It is petite but me , my friend and the changing room ladygirl agreed the cropped petite looked better than the normal longer slouchy one . I am sure I am not the only one that sometimes shops the petite & tall section right ? 

Have you nabbed yourself any bargains recently ? There are sales , most rather poor , everywhere . Just to make you aware , Topshop are in sale again : ] Online and instore .

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Please

I Rocking My Top Knot II Refresh Breakfast III Home Envy 

 IV From Mel To Bell V Banquet Packing VI Salad Boredom 

VII I'd Marry These Shoes VIII OOTD IX Bed Blues 

Instragram = BonjourBeaut 

I DateNight OOTD II Round Pieces Of Heaven III Light Reading 

IV £6 Bling V Rainy Day Tickets VI Cineworld Home For The Day 

VII Freebie VIII Feed A Drunk IX My Suffolk Girls 

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DateNight OOTD

Me and the boy went out and about for some dinner on datenight this week . We went to the oh so faithful Prezzo for our Italian fix , I ain't gonna lie , my olives were mouldy , how could they : [ Anyway this is what I slouched to dinner in , I am ashamed as this is such a quick lazy thrown together outfit , I just rolled in from work and boom whacked on what I could see . So theres the good old skinnies , oversized knitwear and messy hair . I didn't even take a bag , just lippy in my pocket and my iPhone . 

Jeans - Topshop Baxter 

Jumper - Old Topshop

Scarf - Topshop

Ring - River Island 

Bracelet - Vintage 
Nails - Leighton Denny Supermodel 
Tan - St Moriz : ]

I just can't nail these outfit posts . . . grr . I can't get the right light , no one is ever around to check I am even in the frame and I can't resize these frecking pictures , complete failure . I'll get there , just not right now . 

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