Can't Live Without: Kate Kanzier Cut-Out Brogues

As you read this I will be in Sheffield for my job interview, so prepare yourself for a scheduled (but nonetheless interesting) post!

Remember the Bank Holiday weekend? Seems like an age ago now! That Saturday afternoon I dragged a couple of friends all the way to the Kate Kanzier shoe shop on Leather Lane in London to pick up a certain pair of brogues, only to be told that I was too early by less than a week! Here's what they looked like when I first ordered them:

Brogues: £25, Kate Kanzier

These are truly my go-to shoes: they go with almost everything, and even when they don't they add that "quirky" touch so you can get away with them if you're brave! The leather insides and the uppers are lovely and soft, and don't rub or hurt at all, so they're perfect for long distance walking.

At £25, they are the best value for money I have ever had out of a pair of shoes; I've worn them almost every day (and I mean that) from March to August. In fact, the sole started to come off last week:

Wish me luck in finding a replacement pair now that these ones have finally bitten the bullet – I need them in my life!

xxx

Can't Live Without: Benefit Dandelion Blush

I thought I'd continue the 'Can't Live Without' trend by doing a post of my own!

One of the essentials in my make up bag is Dandelion by Benefit. It's a pale pink powder which comes in a beautiful box (which Includes a great mini blusher brush).

As you can see, I have 2. One of them has nearly run out though so I keep that in my car for make-up emergencies! Isn't the packaging so pretty?

Benefit say: 'Dandelion. Finely spun with delicate mauves and pinks, this exquisite brightening face powder leaves a petal like finish'

It's a very delicate pink colour which looks great on people with pale skin like mine. The brush is the perfect size and holds just the right amount of powder.

The result? A very light pink blush that lasts all day.

Benefit Dandelion

Benefit Boi-ing

17 Wild Curls Mascara

Dior Crayon Eyeliner

(edit: Sorry for the horribly posy picture, I'm literally the most unphotogenic person ever! and sorry for the overgrown fringe. It's normally straight across but my hairdresses couldn't fit me in till the 21st of August so It's going to keep getting longer and more annoying for a while!)

I've been using this powder for over 2 years now and I haven't found anything I've liked more! I tend to find cremes to thick on my skin and stains tend to be a bit too pink/red! I like that it looks like quite a natural blush, and the brush that comes with it makes it almost impossible to overload on it!

At £23.50 it's got quite a hefty price tag, however you do get an awful lot of it. It took me nearly 18 months of daily usage to run out of one box (That's like 0.053p a day!)

Which blushes would you recommend? What products can you 'not live without'?

Love Millie xxx

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Can't Live Without: Rimmel Glam'Eyes Liner

Hey everyone! Just got a quick CLW review for you today, but look out for a website review and another AW 10/11 Trend Focus report coming soon ...

Today's product is the Rimmel Glam'Eyes Professional Liquid Liner. This is the one that you've seen in ad campaigns featuring Kate Moss, where she's always telling you to "get the London look!", and staring at you with those gorgeous feline eyes ... Jealous? Me? Not in the slightest. 

*COUGH*

I use liquid eyeliner more or less everyday – it's definitely a desert island must-have for me, so I've spent years and years looking for one that I can rely on and that won't break the bank. A couple of years ago, I finally settled on two different makes which (on the whole) solve all my problems for me – one of which is this Rimmel liner:

The main selling point for me is the brush. I know most people now prefer a felt tip, but I'm completely attached to my brush tip! It's so versatile and fine that I can create almost any kind of line with it, the wand is the perfect length to get you nice and close to the lash line, and the handle is elongated so you can get a nice firm grip (which makes for a perfectly smooth line).

As for the liner itself, it's thin enough to go on easily and it's easy to remove and correct if you make a mistake. It can last through ten-hour days with ease, and sometimes will even stay on perfectly overnight if I forget to take my make-up off! The only drawback I can think of is that it isn't waterproof, which isn't really a problem for me!

My shade is 001 Black Glamour, which is your standard black, but they also make it in Diamond Kiss (silver), Intense Plum (a gorgeous purple) and Precious Green (kind of a pistachio green), all of which look great on brown eyes. And here's the best part: you can pick one up for £3.99 a pop at Superdrug, which I think is an absolute steal!

Hope that was useful for any fellow liner addicts out there! And before I go, thanks to everybody who follows this blog or just checks up on us from time to time! We always love reading your comments and it's nice to know that other people are getting something (however small!) out of the blog. :)

Love Sanchia (@wakeorsleep) xxx

Can't Live Without: Lush Ocean Salt Scrub

by Sanchia

The best thing about the USA is that (almost) everything is cheaper over there – so obviously being the savvy shopper that I am *cough cough*, I couldn't resist picking up a few treats for myself in Florida!

Lush has only just opened stateside, but the dollar-to-pound rate means that everything over there is an absolute steal. I bought myself a tub of their gorgeous sea salt scrub: it's called 'Ocean Salt', it's this gorgeously serene blue (as you can see in the picture), and it's definitely the most refreshing grit-like substance I've ever put on my face!

They've put lime, coconut and grapefruit in as well, but it's 50% sea salt (or so I'm told by the Lush shop assistants). I don't know about you but I am definitely not a morning person – but if this scrub doesn't wake you up and refresh you, nothing will!

The second thing I bought was the 'Buffy' bar, with cocoa and shea butter. This is actually the miracle scrub bar – after you've finished using it in the shower, you don't need to use moisturiser because it's done the job for you! I wax my legs so I'm always looking for a good exfoliater, and I'm so glad I've finally found one I can stick with.

The best thing about these two products is that they don't have an overpowering scent that will clash with your other beauty products or perfume, so you can use them as much as you want. Also, Lush don't test on animals and they only use natural products, so you can shop guilt-free! Well, almost. (But really, what's the point of an airport departure lounge if not for the shopping?!)

Do you have any recommendations from your Lush product stash? You can leave a comment below, e-mail me (see the sidebar for the address), or tweet me @wakeorsleep if you want to get in touch.

Love Sanchia xxx