It is officially that time of the year. The sun is shining, summer is upon us and wedding preparations are being made.... which means wedding invitations are popping through the post too!
Being a wedding guest or even a member of the wedding party itself can be nearly as stressful as the bride picking out the perfect dress. Everyone wants to look good at a wedding, so how good would it be if you could shop for all your beauty essentials in one place to get #WeddingReady?
Well, actually you can!
Beauty discovery website, Cosmetify, is the place go! With over 150,000 beauty items and nearly 1,500 brands to shop from, it could not be easier to shop for everything you could possibly need in one place. Providing you with makeup, hair, skin and even grooming products, there is no better place to shop than at your fingertips!
With upcoming weddings to attend this year, it got me thinking about what beauty and fashion looks I will be going for. So, when the guys at Cosmetify got in touch asking how I get wedding season ready, it was the perfect time to start planning a look!
My regime for any big event like a wedding is as follows:
- Pamper Hour the night before - wash body, shave, exfoliate body, wash and treat hair, tan & paint toenails
- Prepare outfit and accessories the night before - Iron, hang, get shoes out, pick out jewellery and pack clutch bag with necessities
- AM shower on morning of event - Face mask, under eye brighteners and apply nails
- Makeup and hair
- Get dressed, spray a scent and off I go!
Having had an explore around the Cosmetify, I was pleased to see some of my favourite beauty brands with some of my favourite products available to buy. Therefore, I thought I would share some of my favourite beauty staples that I either use on an everyday makeup basis or on those special occasions instead. Luckily, everything I use is available to buy!
PAMPER HOUR THE NIGHT BEFORE
I always like to start with a hair treatment, as having blonde hair can have its negatives - so dry hair is one of them! I have been using the Philip Kingsley Elasticizer for a while now and honestly love it so much. It's a pre-shampoo treatment that you apply to wet hair before shampooing or you use it as an overnight deep conditioning treatment. A firm favourite in the beauty industry!
I am always trying out new shampoos, but always end up re-purchasing my absolute favourites. TIGI have so many different combinations to try from, but their Catwalk Your Highness volume collection are a firm favourite of mine. There is both a shampoo and conditioner duo.
I will use any cheap and cheerful body wash that I have at the time and don't tend to splurge on anything more than a few pounds as I don't see the point! However, I do like the Moroccanoil Body Buff Exfoliant as a pre-tan treatment. It rubs into the skin really nicely, removing dead skin and impurities so that your body is silky smooth for tan applications.
My favourite tan by far (and one I cannot wait to use again once I can see my feet again! #PregnancyProblems) is the Bondi Sands self tanning foam in shade 'dark'. I went through a bit of a tanning phase last summer and tried so many out, but have never found anything better than Bondi Sands. Whilst it's on the pricier side, it never makes me go patchy and seems to last a lot longer than cheaper tans on the market.
AM SHOWER
As I usually sleep in tan over night, it's essential I jump in the shower in the morning to wash off the first layer... revealing a golden tan that looks like I've been in the sun for the last two weeks! I don't tend to spend very much money on face masks, as I find a one use product that costs £10 a bit of a waste, which is why the Yes To face mask range is perfect, as they are much more affordable at a few pounds and work pretty well!
For nails, I always opt for Elegant Touch false nails. They always have such cool and funky designs and are so easy to apply. Definitely the best fake nail company out there!
MAKEUP
My hair is usually just simply curled and left to hang and I don't tend to really wear much makeup anymore (well, since everything requires effort when you are pregnant!), so it always makes me feel like a million dollars when I do reach for my favourite products and a makeup brush or two! However, I do tend to go for eyelash russian extensions now, as it's so much easier than mascara application and I prefer the fluffy, fuller look!
For the warmer months, I really enjoy using the Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation, as it creates a dewy and healthy glow and is really easy to blend into the skin. My all time favourite concealer and one I really need to re-purchase is the NARS creamy concealer. Not only do they have a fantastic shade range, but it really does brighten the under eye area and makes you look really awake. Finally, I always set my base makeup with powder. I tend to just go for cheap ones like the Rimmel Clear Complexion powder. I find they last throughout the day for me as I don't have an oily complexion.
Base done, I have been contouring using the Smashbox step-by-step contour kit for ages now and it works really well for me. My highlight of choice always changes, but a firm favourite are the Sleek highlight palettes which seem to last all day. Finally, for brows I will just use a cheap brown eyeshadow that I have to hand using a slanted brush and then set with some clear mascara.
If I am to use any eyeshadow which is rare if I have lash extensions on at the time, then I do tend to reach for the Urban Decay Naked eyeshadow palettes, as they are buttery, rich and last most all day and night! Number 3 is my favourite, as it has warmer pink, gold and orange tones!
Finally, my lipstick choice will always change (both brand and shade), but I do love the Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks. It's always nice to use a more luxurious feeling lipstick and they always look pretty on your bedside table too!
That is the whole beauty regime I would follow and all of the makeup products I would use when getting #WeddingReady. Now I just need some outfit choices!
Disclaimer: In collaboration with Cosmetify. All words and opinions are my own. Mix of Pixabay stock and my own images have been used.
Disclaimer: In collaboration with Fantastic Services. A complimentary service was provided in exchange for an honest blog review and accompanying social media posts.
They say that humans have that natural animal instinct, in that you begin the nesting phase when you're about to welcome a new baby. As of last week, I found myself truly entering the nesting phase and actually, I now find myself less than two weeks away from my due date with a long list of things I want to do before baby boy is here.
One on the list was an oven clean. Yaaaaaawn.
Having lived in our house for almost 9 months, I have cleaned the oven a few times, but when you find yourself 9 months pregnant and unable to bend down anymore, you have to admit defeat and call in the guys that know best.
Let me re-introduce to you; Fantastic Services. A handy little company to keep in mind for any jobs inside or outside of your home that may need doing. From removal services, garden maintenance, decorators and cleaning wizards; these are just some of the many services that are offered at extremely reasonable prices. There's actually 25+ services to choose from!
I collaborated with them two years ago on a massive clear up on the driveway of my family home (you can catch that blog post here). They did such a fabulous job, so when they kindly offered me another service in exchange for review, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to get an oven clean in before we are super busy with a newborn.
I am embarrassed to share how dirty our oven was before this deep clean, but we do use the oven pretty much 1-2 times per day! Everything needed cleaning; the racks, the base was covered in dry fat and the glass had the annoying brown splash marks that seem to seep inside of the glass, making it really hard to remove yourself.
Our oven clean was booked for Saturday, 11am. You can either book your service online or download the Fantastic Services app for FREE via Apple App Store or GooglePlay Store. You can also grab £10 off your first booking for any service with my exclusive code BeingAshleigh
Our service was carried out by two guys who turned up in a company van and wearing company uniform, so looked really professional and promising. I had some kitchen items draining on the side which they required me to move as they had a lot of equipment to bring in - the biggest being a huge bath like tub in which they clean everything in.
I was a little apprehensive that my sink or surfaces would get scratched in the process, but I was proven wrong and the guys managed to successfully clean the oven in around 2 hours. They even managed to get rid of all the greasy residue within the glass door, making the oven look brand new once again.
They did say a hob clean was also included, but I don't think this was done and it's something I have to mention in an honest review. I had already cleaned the hob the previous night as I usually do when washing up after dinner and I usually do a deep clean of it once a week. When the guys left, I checked under the hob stands and crumbs remained there, so I imagine these would have been spotless if a deep hob clean was done.
Needless to say, I am very happy with the oven clean in itself - partly because it's become impossible for me to get down there to scrub it myself!
I would highly recommend Fantastic Services for all of your homely needs. As this is my second service with them now, both have been great services that I would book again.
Don't forget that you can grab £10 off your first booking for any service with my exclusive code BeingAshleigh
They say that humans have that natural animal instinct, in that you begin the nesting phase when you're about to welcome a new baby. As of last week, I found myself truly entering the nesting phase and actually, I now find myself less than two weeks away from my due date with a long list of things I want to do before baby boy is here.
One on the list was an oven clean. Yaaaaaawn.
Having lived in our house for almost 9 months, I have cleaned the oven a few times, but when you find yourself 9 months pregnant and unable to bend down anymore, you have to admit defeat and call in the guys that know best.
Let me re-introduce to you; Fantastic Services. A handy little company to keep in mind for any jobs inside or outside of your home that may need doing. From removal services, garden maintenance, decorators and cleaning wizards; these are just some of the many services that are offered at extremely reasonable prices. There's actually 25+ services to choose from!
I collaborated with them two years ago on a massive clear up on the driveway of my family home (you can catch that blog post here). They did such a fabulous job, so when they kindly offered me another service in exchange for review, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to get an oven clean in before we are super busy with a newborn.
I am embarrassed to share how dirty our oven was before this deep clean, but we do use the oven pretty much 1-2 times per day! Everything needed cleaning; the racks, the base was covered in dry fat and the glass had the annoying brown splash marks that seem to seep inside of the glass, making it really hard to remove yourself.
Our oven clean was booked for Saturday, 11am. You can either book your service online or download the Fantastic Services app for FREE via Apple App Store or GooglePlay Store. You can also grab £10 off your first booking for any service with my exclusive code BeingAshleigh
Our service was carried out by two guys who turned up in a company van and wearing company uniform, so looked really professional and promising. I had some kitchen items draining on the side which they required me to move as they had a lot of equipment to bring in - the biggest being a huge bath like tub in which they clean everything in.
I was a little apprehensive that my sink or surfaces would get scratched in the process, but I was proven wrong and the guys managed to successfully clean the oven in around 2 hours. They even managed to get rid of all the greasy residue within the glass door, making the oven look brand new once again.
They did say a hob clean was also included, but I don't think this was done and it's something I have to mention in an honest review. I had already cleaned the hob the previous night as I usually do when washing up after dinner and I usually do a deep clean of it once a week. When the guys left, I checked under the hob stands and crumbs remained there, so I imagine these would have been spotless if a deep hob clean was done.
Needless to say, I am very happy with the oven clean in itself - partly because it's become impossible for me to get down there to scrub it myself!
I would highly recommend Fantastic Services for all of your homely needs. As this is my second service with them now, both have been great services that I would book again.
Don't forget that you can grab £10 off your first booking for any service with my exclusive code BeingAshleigh
We spent afternoon playing lots of games, eating lots of lovely food and finished up by opening some lovely gifts from the guests.
A short and sweet post from me today, but a special one.
I had no idea what to wear and with very swollen feet and legs, I ended up buying a new pair of flip flops and a maternity dress from ASOS. Baby blue, of course!
Baby boy got absolutely spoilt with lots more clothes and everyday essentials. A bit overwhelming, really!
A lovely day.
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