What I got for my 19th birthday

This post is up so late. I've just been busy with university things but let's forget that, onto the post! It was my birthday on the 31st of March and I got a few little pressies from my friends and families. I thought I should show you guys.

Nina Ricci L'Eau - A sweet light perfume. Perfect for the start for spring time. 

"A fresh, fruity and floral fragrance. The freshness of frosted neroli, with also the softness and femininity of apple blossom, the sensuality of gardenia, and full bodied white musk... The breeze of youth, bright, light and sensual."

Barry M’s Gelly Polish - This polish is in the shade Huckleberry, which is part of their new shades for the Gelly collection. A lovely pale blue which kinda reminds me of easter eggs.

Topshop’s  Nail Polish- Now this polish is a lovely off white shade, it almost has a tint of brown which gives it’s off white colour. It's called Exposed. Oooo sexyyy aha. I am almost surprised at the amazing quality of this polish. Two thin shades dried so quickly and was so opaque. Amazing.

MAC’s Diva - Oh my god. I’ve been waiting so long for this lipstick. I had saved up for this to buy at the end of the month, but my favourite person in the whole world surprised me with it as a present. I am in love with this lipstick, it’s a deep red brown toned lipstick. It has a matte finish and works well with my complexion. Can’t wait to wear this on nights out.

Real Techniques Duo Fibre Brushes - I love these so much. My old brushes were just a set from Costco I think, and when I washed them for the first time the hairs started to falling out. I was left with hair all over my face when I applied my powder or contour powder. So getting this for my birthday was very lucky. Muhaha. So happy with this, my favourite would have to be the powder brush, it glides onto my face very well and just makes applying powder a little bit special.

ASOS Laptop Case

So I got a Macbook for my birthday and I really needed a case or a laptop bag for it. It is actually difficult to find a stylish or modern looking laptop case or bag. I started looking at retail stores because you can be surprised at what they offer. 

I came across ASOS and they had Laptop Cases. They were simple and modern even though it's supposed to be for a guy. I still bought it though. It was a good bargain, just £14! They also have another version were the straps are brown. But I prefer the whole case being one colour. My 15 inch Macbook fit's perfectly in the case with enough room to fit the charger too.

Asos Laptop Case with Straps - £14

Looks good as a clutch too. Perfect for carrying around campus or just going to the library. Just need to find a bag to fit this in now ha. 

- kristalovesx -

Don't you love magazine freebies? - May 2014

Sorry I haven’t been posting, been piled up with work for uni. Save me. Anyways let’s get back to the post. I haven’t done one of these freebie posts in ages. I saw InStyle on the shelves and I saw a little blue box covering the magazine and recognised that shade of blue. EYEKO.

This months issue comes with Eyeko’s Lash Curler. Ooo but not any Lash curler, no, it’s the Blue Velvet Lash Curler. It’s so cute, the little handles are covered in Blue Velvet. Feels very posh while curling your eyelashes.

It curls the lashes very well compared to the one that I got from Superdrug ages ago. Love it. Get it while they’re still on the shelves.

- kristalovesx -

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Liebster Award

I was nominated by the lovely Lana Petrini, check her blog out it's an amazing read.

The Liebster Award is an award that gives recognition to up coming bloggers that have less than 200 followers.  

The Rules:

Write 11 different facts about yourself.

Answer 11 questions that your nominee(s) have given you.

Write 11 new questions for the people you nominate.

Pass the award onto 11 other bloggers to answer.

You must link back to the person who nominated you.

You must answer the questions given to you.

You must pick 11 nominees to answer your 11 questions you chose for them.

You cannot nominate the person who nominated you.

You must contact the nominees that you have nominated.

Facts about me:

1.My birthday is coming up soon ;) (pssst it's 31st March)

2. I used to have really curly hair and now it's turned all wavy cos I've straightened it too much. Oopsy

3.I'm allergic to most fruits. WHY ME!

4. I have a cat called Skittles.

5. I hate Summer time. Just hate getting tanned.

6. I'm a sucker for reality shows (KUWTK, TOWIE and MIC)

7. I'm a British Mauritian

8. I procrastinate a lot. Like a lot.

9. I have a phobia of Snakes.

10. I'm currently obssessed with Pretty Little Lairs, The Originals, Twisted, Vampire Diaries and New Girl.

11. My OTP is Klaus and Caroline.

Lana's questions for me:

1. What is your favourite makeup brand?

Oooo this is difficult, I think L'Oreal. They always have the best eyeliners, mascaras and foundations.

2. What is your favourite makeup product, and where is it from?

At the moment my favourite makeup would have to be L'Oreal's Volume Million Lashes. It separates and adds volume and length to my lashes. You can put on so many coats and it won't clump. Get it now aha.

3. What is your favourite quote?

"All of time and space; everywhere and anywhere; every star that ever was. Where do you want to start?" - The Doctor

4. Favourite YouTuber

Emma's Rectangle. Her videos are funny and easy to follow, make sure you subscribe to her Rectangle family.

5. What was a great moment in your life?

Greatest moment would have to be going to see The Script in concert in 2013. My friends bought the ticket for my birthday. It was my first ever concert and it was just amazing. The Script are amazing. I don't think I could ever forget it. Amazing moment.

6. What is your passion?

My passion is probably my blog. I know that's typical but I love finding out about new products, writing reviews and finiding other blogs out there that aren't that acknowledged.

7. What is your favourite makeup item that you loved all year?

Sleek Contour Kit in Medium. It creates such a natural contour and it's really good quality, what else could you want.

8. How did you meet your best friend?

At school (typical)

9. How did you get into blogging?

I love reading other people's blogs like Tanya Burr and Clouds and Cuticle Oil and I thought that I could do that. I love giving my opinions out to people especially on beauty products. 

10. What can't you leave your house without?

My phone. It's my life.

11. What is a good advice that you would like to share?

Wear SPF. Always.

My Questions:

1. What's your favourite makeup brand?

2. What's your favourite fashion store?

3.Why did you start blogging?

4.You have 10 minutes to run out the door, what makeup products do you put on your face?

5.Top bun or Messy bun?

6.Favourite film?

7. OTP? (One True Pairing)

8.Tea, Coffee or Latte?

9.Dream Job?

10.Where do you want to travel next?

11. Turn on and turn off?

I nominate: 

Pamli's Blog

One is never under dressed

Lace Marked

Florals and Corals

AbbiieVO

Bambi's Beauty Blogs

Beauty Kisses UK

After 5ve

A Yellow Brick Blog

Aline Ermilova

Amelia Rose

I was so excited to fill out this post, it's nice to do something different. 

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@kristalovesx

- kristalovesx -

Empties #1

I haven't done a post like this before, but let's give it a try. I thought as well as beauty and skincare products, I should put a non empty product just to mix things up a bit.

Pantene Pro V Extra Strong Hairspray (£3.69) - If you remember my haul from a while while while back in September, you know that I bought two different types of hairspray. I thought this one would be the hairspray would hold any curl in place, turns out it doesn't. Well not for my hair anyway. But I still tried to use it all up to its very last drop. I wouldn't purchase this one again though.

Max Factor False Lash Effect (£10.99) - This mascara is amazing!! Especially in the waterproof version. I wore this whilst swimming and it holds up and does not flake at all. But you do need a good make up remover to get this off. Preferably something oily like the Botanics Eye make up remover. Definitely need to repurchase this after I finish my Maybelline's Big Eye Mascara.

Witch Skin Clearing Primer (£6.99) - I LOVE this. If you get spots frequently and need something to calm it down and reduce the size and redness, get this. I apply this before my make up on days I get breakouts and I sometimes use it before bed to just to calm down the spots. It really does work. Definitely another repurchase.

MUA's Fixing Mist (£5) - I know fixing mists are supposed to be used for after you finish applying all of your make up. But I find that using it to wet or dampen your make up sponge works better rather than using water. It's just another reassurance that your make up will stay put before you after your powder, blusher and all that jazz.

Maybelline's Baby Lips in Intense Care (£2.99) - Another amazing product, I've literally scraped every last bit of this lip balm. It's a must have for me. I also did a little review previously, make sure you check that too.

Last but not least, GREEN TEA! Twinings in Mango and Lychee (£1.59) - I can't get enough of this flavour, it's so sweet and comforting. Perfect with my breakfast, after my lunch and after dinner for ease of digestion aha. It's healthy and helps with burning fat as well. 

So that sums up my empties for now, I might do this after every time I get a significant amount of empty products rather than every month. What do you guys think?

- kristalovesx -

NOTW - Sinful's VOODOO

Sorry for not posting this week, just been busy with university things and family. Anyways, onto the post. I have been feeling quite grungy and gothic recently, which is weird as it's been amazingly sunny this week.

Chevron Midi ring - River Island - £2

Diamond Midi Ring - River Island - £2

Sinful - VOODOO - £5.95

I personally think that black nail polish looks better with longer nails but it still works with short too. I think I might add a matte top coat just to have something different rather than it being glossy all the time. What do you think?

Have a lovely week :)

- kristalovesx -