Hiiiii!
I hope you're well :) this is just a post to let you know I will be back to blogging properly very soon! I've managed to do some borrowing and some organising so that I have some time to blog, I think I will be able to post pretty regularly, and am looking at ways in which I can reduce procrastination and keep the momentum so everything I need to do gets done!
I'll be writing a little update post and will hopefully be blogging more on my other blog which you can find here: http://everythingbutbeauty.blogspot.com, I also really want to change it's name but not sure what to change it too... I'm even contemplating changing Navilicious Beauty to something else, it hasn't really fit perfectly, as much as I do like it, I want something awesome, I feel a little embarrassed when saying the name to people in reality, like I should be clicking my fingers and moving my hips or something with the "icious" part. I'm going to let them be for now and hopefully I'll wake up one day with an amazing idea!
Thank you for still bearing with me! I will start posting beauty things very soon! I hope to have a few posts up by next week.
Don't forget to hop over to http://everythingbutbeauty.blogspot.com to keep updated! I'd like to make this blog strictly beauty related but I have many more readers here so have written this update post!
Also please check out my ebay offerings here. I'll be putting up a new blogsale once I've decluttered and reorganised my entire room, which may be by Monday...
Thank you for reading :) Nav x
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Sunday, 22 January 2012
40 Questions of Beauty
I've had this saved in my
drafts for ages now but never got round to actually completing it! I can't
remember who's blog I saw this on but many thanks because it was really fun to
complete!
How many times do you wash
your face daily?
Twice usually, recently I've gotten lazy and use a makeup
wipe at night. More often in summer or after I've exercised!
What skin type do you
have?
Dry combination in winter and oily combination in summer.
Combination basically!
What is your current facial
wash?
Dr Nick Lowe's Foaming Anti-Blemish Cleanser.
Do you exfoliate?
Yes, around twice a week.
What brand do you use?
At the moment it's Sanctuary.
What moisturiser do you
use?
Dr Nick Lowe's Anti Blemish Cream
Do you have freckles?
Nope
Do you use an eye cream?
Yes, occasionally I'll use Colbert M.D eye cream, but
once that's finished I'll be using one from Bliss.
Do you or did you have
acne prone skin?
Yes, I have had horrific skin in the past, when I was
around 9 to about 16.
Did you ever have to use
Pro-Activ?
I really wanted to, but I couldn't afford it or ask for
it back then, I've bought it now and will be using it this summer, as I tend to
break out more then.
What foundation do you
use?
I'm alternating between 17's Adapt-itude and Elf's new
one.
How about concealer?
Collection 2000's Lasting Perfection Concealer.
Do you know your undertone
colour?
I believe it is yellow?
What do you think of fake
eyelashes?
My lashes are already really long so I thought I would
look like an idiot wearing them but now I'd like to give them a go.
Did you know that you are
supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yes. Do I do this? No.
What brand of mascara do
you use?
I'm trying to use up a No7 one at the moment, but
otherwise for special occasions I will use my Lancome Hypnose mascara.
Sephora or M.A.C?
Neither.
Do you have a M.A.C
Pro-card?
No.
What makeup tools do you
use in make up application?
I use makeup brushes. Occasionally my hands too.
Do you use make-up
base/primer for the eyes?
Yes, I use UDPP, Elf's ones or a Mac paint pot.
For the face?
Either YSL's or Witch or 17's.
What is your favorite
eyeshadow (color or shade)?
Probably Sin by Urban Decay because it's a great easy
shade for any skintone to pull off.
Do you use pencil or
liquid eyeliner?
Both!
How often do you poke your
eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Not that often anymore...
What do you think of
pigment eyeshadows?
Bit messy but can be stunning. My favourite at the moment
is one by Terre d'Oc that I received in my Amarya beauty box.
Do you use mineral makeup?
I have a mineral foundation? It's liquid but I haven't
used it yet.
What is your favorite
lipstick?
Don't have a favourite as of yet.
How about lipgloss?
Nars Pillow Talk because it was bought for me by someone important, also it's very pretty!
What is your favorite
blush to use?
I love blushes, any is good really... I think I need to
play with my collection a bit more to answer some of these!
Do you buy your makeup on
eBay?
No, never.
Do you like drugstore
makeup?
Yes.
Do you go to CCO's?
(Cosmetic Company Outlets)
No. I'm also pretty sure we don't have those here in the
UK.
Did you ever consider
taking make up classes?
Yes! I booked one which turned into a nightmare and I
never actually took the class.
Are you clumsy in putting
on makeup?
I don't think so, I tend to concentrate really hard!
Name a makeup crime that
you hate?
20 pairs of fake eyelashes and 50 bottles of fake tan on
the same woman.
Do you like colorful
shades of makeup (lipstick, eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
Yes, I like all :) Just depends on when which is
appropriate.
Which celebrity always has
great make up?
I really like Gwen Stefani's look. She's also beautiful!
If you could leave the
house using just ONE make up item, what would you use?
Probably eyeliner.
Could you ever leave the
house without any makeup on?
Yes, I do it all the time!
Do you think you
look good even without any make up on?
Not necessarily good, but I don't look hideous or
anything. Just a normal person :)
In your opinion, what is
the BEST makeup line?
I love Urban Decay/Bobbi Brown/Nars/YSL and I really want
to try more Benefit. I'll say Urban Decay for now!
What do you think of
makeup?
I think it's incredibly fun to play with and buy. It
shouldn't become anyone's life I don't think, unless of course you're a makeup
artist etc. I mean in the sense that no woman should be completely obsessed
with it and think she doesn't look good without it. It's good fun :)
I'd like all of you to do
this! Please link me back in the comments below! :)
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
2012 Beauty Resolutions
Hi!
I'm sorry I haven't been posting as much recently but like I said before I just have far too much to do at the minute! Product reviews have also been placed on the back burner because I am lacking a camera! Once I figure everything out I will get back into it right away!
But anyway, as promised, here are my 5 Beauty Resolutions for 2012:
- Cleanse, tone and moisturise morning and evening! (I often forget to do this at night or get too lazy and use a face wipe!)
- Wear makeup more often (I actually barely wear makeup, which is probably why you'll find more skincare reviews on here! I'm going for maybe 3-4 times a week)
- I am not to spend a penny on anything beauty related until August (I've actually stuck with this for a whole 18 days!)
- Blog my products, by this I mean actually review/talk about them on here, more often than not, I'll get through so many items that I love but haven't taken pictures of and into the recycling bin goes the empty packaging!
- Use up 300 products by the end of the year, so far I've used up 15, I'm also selling things, giving away to charity/friends/family. I think roughly the total "loss" overall is around 25 so far, including the selling etc.
I'm sorry I haven't been posting as much recently but like I said before I just have far too much to do at the minute! Product reviews have also been placed on the back burner because I am lacking a camera! Once I figure everything out I will get back into it right away!
But anyway, as promised, here are my 5 Beauty Resolutions for 2012:
- Cleanse, tone and moisturise morning and evening! (I often forget to do this at night or get too lazy and use a face wipe!)
- Wear makeup more often (I actually barely wear makeup, which is probably why you'll find more skincare reviews on here! I'm going for maybe 3-4 times a week)
- I am not to spend a penny on anything beauty related until August (I've actually stuck with this for a whole 18 days!)
- Blog my products, by this I mean actually review/talk about them on here, more often than not, I'll get through so many items that I love but haven't taken pictures of and into the recycling bin goes the empty packaging!
- Use up 300 products by the end of the year, so far I've used up 15, I'm also selling things, giving away to charity/friends/family. I think roughly the total "loss" overall is around 25 so far, including the selling etc.
If you'd like to read and keep up with my general resolutions please click here.
Have you made any beauty resolutions? Have you kept to them?
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
No More Beauty Boxes/Run-Down
Hi!
I tweeted about this before but I thought I would make a public announcement on the blog, for the year of 2012 I will not be subscribed to any beauty boxes, apart from Amarya because I bought a year's subscription, so that'll end in the summer.
I hope all the beauty box posts were helpful, and I really enjoyed receiving so many parcels each month, unfortunately I can't afford them anymore, and I have no need for any more toiletries/soaps/makeup at all, so it would be pointless to continue with the subscriptions.
Here's a quick rundown of each box:
GlossyBox - a slightly controversial box, due to the ups and downs, costing £12.95 per month, including a generally well balanced selection of beauty products. Comes in a baby pink shoe box type box.
Feel Unique - the cheapest box at £9.95 per month or can be paid for a year, comes in a slide out box, very sturdy. Excellent value for money and excellent products.
Carmine - costing £12.75 per month, or can be paid for for 6 months or a year, is a very large box where the lid covers the sides of the box making it difficult to open. The products inside have always been amazing and interesting new finds.
Amarya - this box is £10 per month or can be bought for a year, it includes organic/natural products, also a great box.
Boudoir Prive/JolieBox - this box now costs £12.95 I believe but remained at £10 for all those subscribed before a certain month. This box was a great box but I didn't think it kept up with the other boxes with the size of samples or the brands, after seeing a few JolieBox posts I think JolieBox looks much much better.
My Top Boxes:
Carmine and Feel Unique - both have never put a foot wrong in my eyes and gave exactly what was expected, I also liked most of the samples. Amarya is a great box but I don't think the natural/organic theme sits perfectly with me.
Overall Thoughts:
Beauty boxes are a great way to sample new products and have a little treat every month, for me they were all great but they can become a major drain on finances, especially if like me you only use 3 items out of every 5 and have had to re-home 2 every month, it became a bit of a bore too. Blogging about them was fun, maybe I'll subscribe again in 2013, I'll try to blog Amarya's boxes as much as I can!
Thank you for reading x
I tweeted about this before but I thought I would make a public announcement on the blog, for the year of 2012 I will not be subscribed to any beauty boxes, apart from Amarya because I bought a year's subscription, so that'll end in the summer.
I hope all the beauty box posts were helpful, and I really enjoyed receiving so many parcels each month, unfortunately I can't afford them anymore, and I have no need for any more toiletries/soaps/makeup at all, so it would be pointless to continue with the subscriptions.
Here's a quick rundown of each box:
GlossyBox - a slightly controversial box, due to the ups and downs, costing £12.95 per month, including a generally well balanced selection of beauty products. Comes in a baby pink shoe box type box.
Feel Unique - the cheapest box at £9.95 per month or can be paid for a year, comes in a slide out box, very sturdy. Excellent value for money and excellent products.
Carmine - costing £12.75 per month, or can be paid for for 6 months or a year, is a very large box where the lid covers the sides of the box making it difficult to open. The products inside have always been amazing and interesting new finds.
Amarya - this box is £10 per month or can be bought for a year, it includes organic/natural products, also a great box.
Boudoir Prive/JolieBox - this box now costs £12.95 I believe but remained at £10 for all those subscribed before a certain month. This box was a great box but I didn't think it kept up with the other boxes with the size of samples or the brands, after seeing a few JolieBox posts I think JolieBox looks much much better.
My Top Boxes:
Carmine and Feel Unique - both have never put a foot wrong in my eyes and gave exactly what was expected, I also liked most of the samples. Amarya is a great box but I don't think the natural/organic theme sits perfectly with me.
Overall Thoughts:
Beauty boxes are a great way to sample new products and have a little treat every month, for me they were all great but they can become a major drain on finances, especially if like me you only use 3 items out of every 5 and have had to re-home 2 every month, it became a bit of a bore too. Blogging about them was fun, maybe I'll subscribe again in 2013, I'll try to blog Amarya's boxes as much as I can!
Thank you for reading x
Tuesday, 3 January 2012
Happy New Year!
Sorry I'm so late with this post but Happy New Year to all of you! I hope 2012 brings you all you desire and is much better than 2011.
If you'd like to read and keep up to date with my new year's resolutions click here.
I'll also be posting about my new year's beauty resolutions soon :)
Nav x
Wednesday, 28 December 2011
Secret Santa 2011 Evaluation
Hi,
I wanted to put up this post to inform you of a few things and also to talk about the overall Secret Santa that was held this year.
Positives:
The majority of participants managed to follow everything and do everything very well, albeit simple things like make sure posts are read and packages sent.
People were happy with the gifts they received and enjoyed taking part!
Negatives:
EDIT: I have some emails so may be able to help that way - I don't have all of them though!
A few people did not manage to follow all the guidelines which made me extend deadlines, I can't force people to post on the correct dates but I left more than enough time for everyone to find a gift and post it. I said please post by 1st December, some people hadn't posted until 10th December.
Some people haven't received their gifts and are contacting me 2 weeks after the date I set and after Christmas for me to help them, when I clearly stated please contact me by 14th, or if you haven't received a gift by then. Those that did, I was able to deal with their inquiries and respond quickly. I've received really very rude emails blaming me, when people clearly haven't read the constant flurry of Secret Santa posts I've been writing.
I've been very angry and upset recently because of people's rude emails and the fact that I'm being blamed for their own faults. I clearly set out terms and conditions, and I think it is a bit obvious that if you are participating you should really keep up to date with all the posts. I assumed that everyone had received their gifts and deleted the spreadsheet with all the details a few days ago, when I meant to delete it immediately after the 14th. I think people who were sending or receiving gifts from Europe had a major issue, sending to and receiving from other countries was fine. I don't want to make this post too negative but I am furious, I felt sorry for the people who had sent their gifts on time and received nothing but this email has completely flipped that around. If you haven't received you gift and haven't bothered contacting me or reading the posts I put up then I can't do anything to help you, and now I don't have anything to go on, so you've lost your £15 you spent on the present.
Next year I originally thought I'd make it UK only and maybe a £10 spend, but I have been put off it completely and I won't be hosting another Secret Santa or taking part in one, obviously people aren't competent enough to follow rules, read my blog or to think that I have other things to do, which is why I've posted so many times that I am on a blogging break. I even noticed some participants don't follow the blog, how did they expect to keep up to date with everything? It took me ages sorting everything out for this Santa, absolutely ages, I had to match people up, make sure everyone wanted to participate and agreed to the terms, then email everyone individually twice, or more with their Santa's details, I don't think it's worth it if people can't even abide by the terms!
To conclude:
There will not be a Secret Santa held on this blog next year, or probably ever again, because of the few that can't keep to the rules. By entering you chose to agree to all the terms and still didn't manage to pull through. It is NOT my fault if people didn't receive their parcels and didn't bother contacting me until 4 weeks after the sending date. Congratulations to all those who did participate successfully and contacted me immediately regarding any issues.
Thank you for reading, I'm sorry this was a very long post, but frankly some of the emails I have made me cry. I thought it was a valid reason enough to write this post, I've tried not to be too angry. I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas and I wish you all a prosperous 2012.
I wanted to put up this post to inform you of a few things and also to talk about the overall Secret Santa that was held this year.
Positives:
The majority of participants managed to follow everything and do everything very well, albeit simple things like make sure posts are read and packages sent.
People were happy with the gifts they received and enjoyed taking part!
Negatives:
EDIT: I have some emails so may be able to help that way - I don't have all of them though!
A few people did not manage to follow all the guidelines which made me extend deadlines, I can't force people to post on the correct dates but I left more than enough time for everyone to find a gift and post it. I said please post by 1st December, some people hadn't posted until 10th December.
Some people haven't received their gifts and are contacting me 2 weeks after the date I set and after Christmas for me to help them, when I clearly stated please contact me by 14th, or if you haven't received a gift by then. Those that did, I was able to deal with their inquiries and respond quickly. I've received really very rude emails blaming me, when people clearly haven't read the constant flurry of Secret Santa posts I've been writing.
I've been very angry and upset recently because of people's rude emails and the fact that I'm being blamed for their own faults. I clearly set out terms and conditions, and I think it is a bit obvious that if you are participating you should really keep up to date with all the posts. I assumed that everyone had received their gifts and deleted the spreadsheet with all the details a few days ago, when I meant to delete it immediately after the 14th. I think people who were sending or receiving gifts from Europe had a major issue, sending to and receiving from other countries was fine. I don't want to make this post too negative but I am furious, I felt sorry for the people who had sent their gifts on time and received nothing but this email has completely flipped that around. If you haven't received you gift and haven't bothered contacting me or reading the posts I put up then I can't do anything to help you, and now I don't have anything to go on, so you've lost your £15 you spent on the present.
Next year I originally thought I'd make it UK only and maybe a £10 spend, but I have been put off it completely and I won't be hosting another Secret Santa or taking part in one, obviously people aren't competent enough to follow rules, read my blog or to think that I have other things to do, which is why I've posted so many times that I am on a blogging break. I even noticed some participants don't follow the blog, how did they expect to keep up to date with everything? It took me ages sorting everything out for this Santa, absolutely ages, I had to match people up, make sure everyone wanted to participate and agreed to the terms, then email everyone individually twice, or more with their Santa's details, I don't think it's worth it if people can't even abide by the terms!
To conclude:
There will not be a Secret Santa held on this blog next year, or probably ever again, because of the few that can't keep to the rules. By entering you chose to agree to all the terms and still didn't manage to pull through. It is NOT my fault if people didn't receive their parcels and didn't bother contacting me until 4 weeks after the sending date. Congratulations to all those who did participate successfully and contacted me immediately regarding any issues.
Thank you for reading, I'm sorry this was a very long post, but frankly some of the emails I have made me cry. I thought it was a valid reason enough to write this post, I've tried not to be too angry. I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas and I wish you all a prosperous 2012.
Monday, 26 December 2011
Winners of My 4 Christmas Giveaways!
Hi!
Thank you so much to everyone who entered, and a belated Merry Christmas to you all! I've now completed the extremely time-consuming and boring task of sorting entries and using random.org to pick winners, there are 4 - obviously!
Winner of;
Christmas Giveaway #1: Nails - Vintage and Cake
Christmas Giveaway #2: Lips - Simple Country Girl
Christmas Giveaway #3: Eyes - funkiichiicka Claire Louise
Christmas Giveaway #4: Face - Lucy likes blogging
PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS @ naviliciousbeauty@yahoo.comby 28th December or I will redraw a winner for the giveaway prize that hasn't been claimed! I HAVE REDRAWN FOR THE PRIZE THAT WASN'T CLAIMED.
My email address for the blog isn't working at the moment, everytime I try to load up the inbox I don't receive any new emails so please don't email me yet with your addresses, this won't actually delay the sending of your prize but as I have 0p to my name that will! I will post again/email you for your postal addresses, this might be very soon or it could be in January! Sorry for that!
I also had entries after the closing time, I did think to add them in as it's Christmas and everything but then thought it wouldn't be fair to everyone who did enter on time! This is my last set of giveaways I will have funded personally, I will not be digging into my own pocket whether I reach 200 followers or 1000 followers because I just cannot afford it. I hope this doesn't put you off reading my blog, and if it does well then you were just in it for the free stuff frankly, and I don't want to attract people like that anyway!
I've also cancelled all of my beauty boxes apart from one pre-paid one for a year, so I probably won't be posting about them much! I'm happy about it though because I've noticed that I won't use at least 2/5 products out of each one, so I'll be saving a lot of money!
Anyway, I won't be blogging as I am on a break still and will be back in February/March with the blogging, I have so many new things to share with you and tons of reviews to write! This makes me very excited! Actually incredibly excited! *squeals*
So I'll shut up now! Thank you to all of you who entered, I also wish you a very happy new year and hope that 2012 brings all of you exactly what you desire!
Thanks for reading! x
Thank you so much to everyone who entered, and a belated Merry Christmas to you all! I've now completed the extremely time-consuming and boring task of sorting entries and using random.org to pick winners, there are 4 - obviously!
Winner of;
Christmas Giveaway #1: Nails - Vintage and Cake
Christmas Giveaway #2: Lips - Simple Country Girl
Christmas Giveaway #3: Eyes -
Christmas Giveaway #4: Face - Lucy likes blogging
PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS @ naviliciousbeauty@yahoo.com
I also had entries after the closing time, I did think to add them in as it's Christmas and everything but then thought it wouldn't be fair to everyone who did enter on time! This is my last set of giveaways I will have funded personally, I will not be digging into my own pocket whether I reach 200 followers or 1000 followers because I just cannot afford it. I hope this doesn't put you off reading my blog, and if it does well then you were just in it for the free stuff frankly, and I don't want to attract people like that anyway!
I've also cancelled all of my beauty boxes apart from one pre-paid one for a year, so I probably won't be posting about them much! I'm happy about it though because I've noticed that I won't use at least 2/5 products out of each one, so I'll be saving a lot of money!
Anyway, I won't be blogging as I am on a break still and will be back in February/March with the blogging, I have so many new things to share with you and tons of reviews to write! This makes me very excited! Actually incredibly excited! *squeals*
So I'll shut up now! Thank you to all of you who entered, I also wish you a very happy new year and hope that 2012 brings all of you exactly what you desire!
Thanks for reading! x
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