My Winter Survival Kit....

It's that time of year again, and with temperatures set to plummet its better to be prepared for the dry flaky skin and breaking hair and get armed & ready to fight the effects of the winter chill on your beautiful self!

These products are things I cant live without during these winter months..

I also like to change my make up a little to adapt to the season and include a few on trend colours on my winter face, keep an eye out for my winter make up post coming soon!

Click on the product name and price for a direct link to purchase...

From the top left my survival kit consists of:

1. Garnier Ultimate Body Oil £7.99

I reviewed this oil a few months back and it is beautiful! Perfect for use after a bath or shower to lock in moisture, and it smells so good too. The handy spray nozzle makes application simple.

2. MAC Cremesheen Glass £17.00

Only a few days old and I cant get enough of this beautiful stuff already, super moisturising and non sticky, so your hair wont stick to your lips in the wind! Result.

3. Hask Hair Oil £2.50

This is a perfect alternative to some of the high end argan/Moroccan oils on the market, I picked this up in Primark at the till, amazing price, its alcohol free and leaves your hair feeling soft and silky with no residue.

4. Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Face Mask £1.00

Super Moisturising and smells good enough to eat, draws out impurities leaving your skin feeling refreshed. Pop this on your face and soak in a hot bubble bath, bliss!

5. Carmex Moisture Plus Pink Sheer Tint £4.49

I purchased this at CSL last year &  it's a firm fave for my winter coat pocket, you needn't give up your hint of colour for the sake of moisture, this combines the two! Excellent! Smells yummy, feels lovely on the lips and gives a nice natural looking winter pink tone to the lips.

6. Lee Stafford De Humidifier Spray £5.99

This stuff never leaves my box of hair treats, its amazing, and perfect for these miserable drizzly days. After styling my hair i simply spritz it under my hair at the base of my neck and a light misting all over, controls fly aways and frizz & will serve you well in the summer too so its a great investment!

7. TRESemmé Freeze Hold Hair Spray £4.69

Fast drying, no build up professional formula for an extra strong hold, perfect for up-do's and for holding hair in place against the elements, contains a humidity protector too.

8. Lush Snow Fairy £5.99

Candyfloss, sweet as sugar, yummy glittery, goodness in a bottle.

Limited edition around the Christmas period so grab it while you can when you see it, if you can hang on till after Christmas you can pick up a huge bottle for under £6!

9. Black Nail Polish Barry M £2.99

Black nails are amazing at this time of year, I love black nails!

I always used to be scared of them as I thought they might make me look a bit Gothic, but be brave, because I have never looked back since I tried black polish on myself. I prefer Shellac now to normal polish and there is no need to worry about chips.

If you really don't feel ready to take the plunge into the black, try a navy blue or a deep purple instead.

10. Proactiv Daily Oil Control Moisturiser £9.95

I don't use any other skin care products on my face now, since discovering Proactiv almost a year ago I have never looked back. It works for me. I love this daily oil control moisturiser, its fab and keeps the shiney t zone at bay, especially at this time of year when the climate and temperature pay havoc with my face!

What products can't you survive without at this time of year?

Wrap up warm my lovelies :) Happy New Year.
CF xxx

Barbie-esque Nails :)

Had to share my sparkly nails with you all, they are Barbie inspired & I wanted to add a hint of colour to my nails during these dark & gloomy winter nights!

Roll on summer....

I love Rockstar Shellac, so long lasting and hard wearing, no to mention how sparkly it is!

Perfect for all girly girls out there :)

Have you ever had Shellac on your nails, would love to hear your thoughts on it....

CF xxx

MAC Cremesheen Glass

Afternoon my lovelies :)

I've had a very chilled Sunday, except for a trip into town with the Mr.

My what seems to be becoming a monthly treat at the MAC counter (how lucky am I) today he treated me to another new gloss, I go through this stuff like there's no tomorrow, and its so nice to use.

I went for a Cremesheen Glass today... The shade is 'Double Happiness' a stunning pinky/nude tone with a hint of sparkle, goes with anything kinda shade.

The Cremesheen glosses are...

A lip finish that fuses the creamy, sheen-filled nature of Cremesheen Lipstick with the shine of M∙A∙C Lipglass. Soft, comfortable, non-sticky. Use as a top layer to lipstick or on its own.

They retail at £17.00, and I know that's a lot for a lipgloss but dahlings, it is MAC! And you get what you pay for.

What do you think?

CF xxx

Santa was good to me this year...

        I have had a lot of messages asking what goodies I was lucky enough to get this year,

    needless to say as Dan has recently come into my life I was spoilt rotten, his family made me feel so welcome into their home at Christmas and It was a lovely unexpected way to spend the day.

I wanted to share the pictures of my gifts with you, this post is pic heavy but sometimes its nice to just look at pictures and not do much reading, so enjoy!

I got this stunning Hello Kitty Liberty Bag, full of pampering goodies, cant wait to use these! The bag is super sweet too.

In keeping with the Hello Kitty theme Dan bought me this super cute Gingerbread Hello Kitty Bear, she comes complete with a gingerbread wrist accessory, which smells like gingerbread!

And my housemate bought me these little slippers, awww!

I was very excited to unwrap this stunning Kardashian clutch bag, It's so pretty and sparkly I love it!

Goes with everything, and its huge, even has an outside zip compartment, perfect for lippie without having to rummage in your bag!

I am a lover of Yankee's and candles I was really happy to unwrap these & the honey and spice one is divine!

My other housemate did very well with this gift, he bought me JPG Gift Set, which is delicious, this perfume is one of my faves and getting a gift set so you can layer a fragrance always makes it last longer.

Got this cute little gift set with body products in it, which smell good enough to eat...

 And my main gift from Dan was this....
Paco Rabanne Lady Million Deluxe Gift Set

This is no ordinary gift set, oh no, this bad boy is a limited edition, which you wont find in many shops at all, Dan you did amazing with this present, thank you! xx

                                        
                                         Open the lid to reveal an 80ml bottle of fragrance...

The set has a hidden drawer underneath, and it contains extra Lady Million goodies, I got a 5ml miniature, even shaped like the big bottle...

A solid perfume in a charm...

Lady Million Lipstick! Beautiful nude sparkle shade, I will post pics when I use it..

It also comes with a roll on purse spray with a cute charm on it, this set is stunning, I love it soooo much.

Another housemate present was these Body Shop body butters, 5 scents, in a lollipop box, awesome! These butters are really good and smell delicious.

Dan's Mum bought me this stunning bracelet, not a colour I would usually go for but I am sure you'll agree it looks pretty on...

Gifts from my big brother, were so nice to receive!

He knows me well and it shows...check out these chocolates...!!!

 And this Partylite Candle is so beautiful, I love the glass holder & the packaging, the candle smells of forbidden fruit and its divine...

He also sent me a Boots gift voucher which would you believe I actually bought something practical with...

The RRP of this toothbrush was £65 and I got it for just £12.50! Bargain!

What did you get for Christmas? What was your fave and worst gifts?

CF xxx

Lets Go Lashes

Let’s Go Lashes

Since rebranding to go global in May, Let’s Go Lashes have been more popular than ever.

And not content with worldwide domination of the strip lash industry, the Let’s Go Lashes brand continues to gain a succession of celebrity fans. With a cult following that already includes The Sugababes, Amanda Holden and the stars of The X Factor, high profile celebrity make-up artists have been quick to jump on the Let’s Go Lashes bandwagon.

Most recently Lan Nguyen, who’s responsible for the make-up of a whole host of A-Listers, has chosen to use Let’s Go’s extensive range of strip lashes on former Pussy Cat Doll Kimberley Wyatt, Once a member of one of the most successful girl bands in recent years, Kimberley is now a star in her own right, regularly gracing our screens as a judge on Sky 1’s Got To Dance. And with so much time spent in the spotlight, Kimberley is always red-carpet ready thanks to the huge range of lashes from Let’s Go.And with four great ranges to choose from – Heartbreaker, Flirt, Tease and Temptress – all looks can be catered for, whether you want to look subtly sexy, brilliantly dramatic, or nearly natural. “I use Let's Go Lashes to create various looks for my client’s needs.

'I like to layer them up as well as using just a strip to create natural voluminous lashes that compliment my look. They are so light and easy to use'

With such an extensive range there’s always a right pair to use daily.” Lan Nguyen, Celebrity Make-Up Artist. I love the Let’s Go Lashes that my make-up artists Lan uses on me as they’re perfect for creating a dramatic, glamorous look.” Kimberley Wyatt. A great alternative to lashings of mascara, with Let’s Go Lashes you can emulate the A-List and achieve the height of glamour in seconds. Notes for Editors:The most coveted strip lashes in the UK, Let’s Go Lashes are the go-to lash brand for women nationwide.

 

I tried the Heartbreaker lashes for my christmas festivities, and I am sure youll agree they give fantastic results. The glue in the pack holds really well, and I am very fussy when it comes to my lash glue, but it held up all day & night without any movement at all.

The lashes feel really light and give a dramatic look without being to full on, these are perfect for day to evening wear, and I would highly recommend them.

Let’s Go Lashes come in 4 fabulous ranges – Flirt, Tease, Temptress and Heartbreaker and there are 5 sensational styles in each range, so with over 20 different lashes on offer, there really is a lash for every look.

Prices are from £8.95 RRP for Let’s Go Strip Lashes and are available to buy from the Nouveau Beauty Group Shop and Let’s Go Lashes new website: Let's Go Lashes Website.

Twitter: Tweet @Letsgolashes

Like' the Official: Lets Go Lashes Facebook Page

CF xxx

Happy 1st Birthday... Cosmetic Fetish!



Happy 1st Birthday to Cosmetic Fetish, as the title suggests today marks the one year anniversary of my blog.

Thank you all for reading first of all, for all the emails tweets & facebook messages I appreciate every single one of them.

I will be launching a giveaway in the next few days as a thank you and just to do something fun :) It will of course be a giveaway of beauty goodies, a nice little bundle to start the new year off on a beauty high!

Thank you all so much for taking such an interest in little me!

Emma aka Cosmetic Fetish xxx

Happy New Year!

Happy 2013!

So the start of another year brings exciting new prospects and also a time to reflect on the last 12 months.

I learnt so much last year, and I am putting it all into practise this year.

2012 was on the whole a rubbish year for me, I had my first operation in Feb having my tonsills out was a scary and very painful experience, and the starting point of my long term relationship breakdown as this was the turning point in my old life which made me speak out about the fact I wasnt happy & make a change.

Then when things finally came to an end in July I had no option but to walk away from my home, and my beautiful Kuma Bear.

Such hard times when I was going through it, but my god what a liberating experience, I am stronger than ever now.

It's so easy to say you'll learn from your mistakes and not make them again, and on refection I wasn't the best person I could have been last year, but I am only human and we all make mistakes. I am however starting this year a fresh and making sure that all my lessons learnt are firmly in place.

For me 2012 was a life changing year, but with a very positive message, I have learnt to trust my instincts, I learnt that I am worth something & that I deserve to be truly happy. I learnt what it feels like to have my world ripped out from under my feet, I felt so lost and alone, but I am firmly back on track again now.

I lost contact with my best friend of 6/7 years, but I have gained a new best friend who is loyal and true to me, so I couldn't be more thankful.

I had my tattoo removed, which marked the end of the old me...

 I learnt that lies make things appear pretty but that it's far better to be honest and truthful, so I will be nothing but honest and open moving forward.

And in the last couple of months I learnt to love again and be loved.

I also achieved massive progress in my weight loss this year...

with just 18lbs left to loose I will be at goal weight by this time next year, I have learnt to be more comfy in my own skin and not so critical all the time, although this is a work in progress and due to men knocking my confidence over the years I am hopeful this will now get better.

No matter what I know that I AM a good person, and despite the jealous and nasty people who always try and drag me down I will not let them get to me this year.

I am me, and I am not sorry for that, I would do anything for anyone.

Those of you who have stood by me through this past 12 months have just proved what amazing friends you all are & it's safe to say that I wouldn't have come this far is it wasn't for all your support.

People I hold close to my heart....

My rock... Miss Potter!

Meg, She took me in and gave me a fresh start!

Me & The Wife

I have a few other close friends who have also played a huge part in fixing me up and bringing me back to life, so thank you to Sean, Sharon, and Lee, not to mention my cyber buddies via twitter and facebook, you have all played a part and I appreciate all your messages of support, you've all been amazing.

And in a total unexpected end to 2012, I got the best gift, without even asking for him...

Dan, thank you for putting a smile on my face and for making me laugh all the time, most of all for accepting me for who I am, and not trying to change a single thing, I cannot wait to see what the future holds for us.

Bring it on 2013, I am so ready!

Happy New Year to you all, I hope it brings you all the luck and love you wish for :)

CF xxx

p.s.. did you make any resolutions? If so what are they? xx