Simple Kind to Eyes Makeup Corrector Pen

I received the new Simple Makeup Corrector Pen in the post on Saturday, and I was pretty excited about trying it. I usually apply quite a lot of eyeliner and I have been a victim of the dreaded "panda eyes" numerous times. It's true: eyeliner just won't stay put! So, this seemed like a gift from the Beauty Queen.

The pen itself is "Simple" (see what I did there?): plain white, with the Simple logo. The tip is similar to a felt pen: small, pointed. I often have trouble removing left over eyeliner from under my waterline, so this was the area I targeted first.

...Boy, was I surprised! The pen removed all traces of the eyeliner completely, so I proceeded to remove the eyeliner from above the lashline, too. It really does work and removes the eyeliner effortlessly. And at £4.99, it's a must-have.

However, the felt pen tip can be a nuisance: it can be sharp if you angle it wrong. And cleaning it can be a pain, too; I'm never sure if it's been cleaned right or not as I can't seem to remove the eyeliner traces from the tip itself. Nevertheless, I just give it a wipe with a Simple facial wipe and hope for the best! It'd be useful if there was more information on the packet about cleaning.

As with all the Simple products, it carries the Simple Goodness promises:
- Pro-Vitamin B5 actively restores, softens and smoothes
- No Alcohol, No Oil
- Non Drying and Non Greasy
- No Perfume, No Colour
- No unnecessary ingredients and No harsh chemicals so it won’t upset your skin.
- Dermatologically Tested and Approved
Pretty Simple really, isn't it?!

Would I recommend this? Absolutely! It is a steal at £4.99, and considering how well it works to remove eyeliner in awkward places, I think it'll be staying in my daily makeup bag for a long time yet. I have fairly sensitive skin and this hasn't irritated it yet, so I would give it a thumbs up for any other sensitive skinned people out there!

Simple Kind to Eyes Makeup Corrector is available at Boots for £4.99.

Mighty Mouth II

I LOVED the original Mighty Mouth. I wasn't too keen on the lipgloss, which I felt was too sticky and not a great colour for me. I did, however, think the lipbalm duo was fantastic. In one end, there was a vanilla scented lipbalm to moisturise your lips, and in the other side there was an exfoliator to remove any dead, rough skin. Working nights takes its toll on my lips, and they often dry out and crack. So, I was a huge fan of the duo stick and I could just carry it around in my pocket!

I have been a bit apprehensive about trying the new Mighty Mouth. It is a simple lipbalm, pink in colour - although it is fairly nude on the lips. The formula feels a bit sticky at first, and I'm not entirely keen on the way to apply it as it ends up going all over the place (I am quite clumsy when it comes to applying gloss!), but it doesn't stick together and doesn't look over the top. It's just a nice, simple gloss suitable to wear anywhere!

Did I mention the smell?! It smells (and tastes...) delicious. Soap and Glory has decided to retain the fantastic smell from the lipbalm duo, and this is highly pleasing ;-) My main annoyance with a couple of the Sexy Motherpucker lipglosses is the smell - a strange cocoa scent that, quite frankly, sometimes leaves me feeling a little sick. The vanilla scent is lovely but I do have to try my hardest not to eat it!

But the best thing about the new Mighty Mouth lipbalm is how moisturisng it is. For a gloss, I wouldn't expect it to be as moisturising as it is. You can really feel the difference even an hour or two after first applying it. I wish Soap and Glory had made another exfoliating balm, but I am quite happy with Mighty Mouth II and I would definitely recommend it! I really like the new packaging as well - a job well done to Soap and Glory, I feel!

Mighty Mouth II is available at Boots, £7. Currently, Soap & Glory products are 1/3rd off so you can get it for the bargain price of £4.67.

Herbal Essences Smooth & Soft

I won standard size Smooth & Soft shampoo and condition via Twitter - many thanks to Vicky from Herbal Essences! Now, I've promised to review them so here we go. Sorry that it is so short - I just like to get to the point! :-)

(Image (c) Herbal Essences)
Smooth & Soft Shampoo
My first thoughts:
- Smells good
- A nice consistency
- Lovely colour!
- Easy to get it out, same bottle as all the others

It lathers up well and leaves my hair feeling, as the title suggests, Smooth and Soft! I think it's definitely a good product to use if, like me, you have frizzy and curly hair, and need something to tame it a little.

I normally have to switch shampoos often because I usually get a build up but I've been using this every day for a few days now and I haven't noticed a build up yet. I'd recommend this product for normal to dry hair, suitable for daily use.

Standard size (200ml) is available at Superdrug for £1.99, and the larger size (400ml) is available at £3.49. However, the large sizes are currently buy one get one free - so it's a completely acceptable excuse to try both the shampoo AND conditioner!

Overall, I give it a 9/10! I haven't quite given it full marks because well... there's always room for improvement!

(Image (c) Herbal Essences)
Smooth & Soft Conditioner
First thoughts were the same as the shampoo: smells good, looks good! It conditions fairly well and lives up to the 'smooth and soft' name.

However, my hair is on the dry side and I don't think it would be something I could use every day, as it just doesn't give me the moisture that my hair demands. There isn't an intensive treatment by the looks of it, but if one was brought out I'd definitely buy it - I'm really impressed by the shampoo. If you need extra hydration then maybe try Beautiful Ends mask as this is also a wonderful product.

Going back to the conditioner, I think if you have normal hair it would be completely fine to use this every day. It hasn't left my hair with a build up and it does actually smell pretty good.

Again, the standard size (200ml) is available for £1.99 at Superdrug, and the large size (400ml) available for £3.49. The buy one get one free promotion currently runs across all of the Herbal Essences products so why not treat yourself and stock up?! :-)

Overall, I'd give this product an 8/10, but only because it doesn't quite hydrate my hair as much as I would like. Please bring out an intensive mask, Herbal Essences! x

Clothing Dilemmas

I've noticed recently how very few outfits I seem to have, despite having a lot of clothes. They just don't match, don't fit, or just look bizarre. I've got a lot of impulse buys too. I think I should probably clear them out on ebay but I hate the idea of losing a lot of money on them!

Anyway, I can't WAIT for spring so that I can finally ditch the thick coat, the several pairs of socks and the gloves. I've been window-shopping online and these are a couple of things on my Lust List...

Lipsy Dip Hem American Flag Top, £32
I really love this top! I've become somewhat obsessed with American styles lately, there's just something so appealing about the laidback lifestyle. I so want to be wearing this top casually, with some bangles, a pair of oversized sunnies, and some distressed denim shorts. It just screams "American Girl"...

Lipsy Tiered Cap Sleeve Sun Dress, £50
This is SUCH a pretty dress, and it's definitely my style. I'd love to wear this with a pale pink blazer or cardi, and some nice heels. I think because it's so simple it shouldn't be overdressed: let it speak for itself!

Rare Ruffle Neck Pleat Dress, £34
Another simple dress, in Apricot. It definitely follows the trend of pastel colours and I think it needs a nice pair of heels to jazz it up a bit. But I can imagine it'll be quite suitable for summer when we're just lazing around on the beach with an ice cream ;-)

Will update again with more, but for now...!

Matalan

I actually really like Matalan's new arrivals... I can see myself wearing a lot of the items on my holiday, which is now only 6 months away. :(

This Floral Peter Pan Dress is so cute and only £16! I love the peter pan collar, which seems to be hot right now. The print is very suitable for Spring and if I was wearing it at the moment, I'd probably pair it with some thick black tights (it is still so cold outside!) and some blue ballet pumps. I'd probably wear a blue cardigan too, but I was never any good at matching colours ;-)

The Tapestry Print Weekender bag is a steal at only £8. I can definitely see myself wearing this EVERYWHERE - to the shops, out and about, or on the beach. It's definitely something versatile enough to go with a lot of different outfits. The style is very 70s, so it's bang on trend right now. I love the pastel colours!

Now, I really like these Buckle Detail Wedge Sandals, and I have to be honest: I've never really taken a liking to wedge shoes. At £18 you might not be convinced, but I say they're perfect for a stroll in the summer evenings, or for a trip to the seaside.

I think these three are definitely going to make it on my "to buy" list when I'm next shopping at Matalan, so watch this space!

Why not check out the rest of Matalan's new arrivals and tell me what items you like the most?

Thierry Mugler

Lady Gaga confirmed via Twitter she'll be at the Thierry Mugler Paris fashion show.

"I'm making my debut as a runway model, walking in the MUGLER PARIS FASHIONSHOW 3/2. I directed the show music, previewing Government Hooker."

Um, excited?! As other people have commented, she's quite short to be a model. I'm sure she's going to do something exciting though. It'll be interesting to hear the new song - I'm surprised she's previewing one so soon after Born This Way.

The Thierry Mugler show will stream live from their facebook page.

Mr Medicine

I am so happy that Eliza Doolittle decided to release Mr Medicine as a single! I love it! However, I'm not optimistic about how well it's going to do in the charts. Eliza hasn't had a top 40 hit since Pack Up, and I know she's been trying really hard. I love the song but will the rest of the UK like it? We'll have to wait and see. I think the main problem is nobody really buys music any more - a lot of good artists are losing out on the chart hits when nobody buys the singles, and it's a real shame. I 100% support the music industry and will continue to buy my music to support the artists I like.

Now, I've got to admit I still don't really understand what the song is about, and the video doesn't really help to clarify it. But having said that, I do like the video; it me of an advert. It's different to what she'd normally produce, but it is essentially very much like her, if that makes sense. She's walking along the streets in the dark, with a bunch of creepy characters following her (is anyone else reminded of the Corsa 'Come on!' advert?) until she reaches her destination.

The song itself is really optimistic I feel. It's always been one of my favourites. Her voice is just something else - and it definitely makes me feel happy! Whenever I'm feeling down, I whack her cd on and it's like the sunshine has come out again.

What do you think of the video?

Jessie J

I find Jessie J really intriguing. When I first heard Do It Like A Dude, I instantly took a disliking to her. Don't get me wrong, I thought she was great vocally - it was just the shock of how odd the video was. She reminded me of a more gothic Lady Gaga, if I'm honest!

Then Price Tag feat. B.o.B came along. This was a style I could definitely get used to. It was softer and more appealing to me. The video definitely wasn't as "in your face" as Do It Like A Dude! Price Tag was an instant hit, even holding off competition from Lady Gaga's new song Born This Way (definitely going to do a blogpost about that video by the way, I have a lot of opinions on this one!).

In an industry that has "seen it all before", Jessie J is taking a different standing. There's just something about her and I can't quite put my finger on it. She's mesmorising, but at the same time so odd. What is it about her that is so catchy? Either way, I've been convinced enough to buy her new cd, Who You Are. I haven't had much of a chance to listen to it, but the songs are definitely different to the likes of Price Tag and Do It Like A Dude.

I'm fairly confident we'll be seeing a lot more of Jessie J, and I'm excited to see what she'll produce next. I'm going to leave you with the Price Tag video - let me know what you think.