May Favourites 2017

Hello beauties,

I hope you've all had a fab month of May - I can't believe we are approaching June, this year is definitely flying by. I enjoy gathering my products up at the end of each month remembering what products worked well.. and which ones were not so good. I have tried a few new products this month which usually are found through my monthly subscription service with Birch Box so I thought I'd share them all with you; ranging from beauty products to health products. Let me know what your favourites have been this month as a beauty obsessive I love discovering new products and reviewing them for you all.

Review: Annabella's

Hello beauties,

I have been following a small (but fast growing!) business page for the last few months and I've decided it's finally time to share it with you. I know and am very close the owner of Annabella's, her name is Josie and she has an incredible talent and is extremely artistic. If you like unique and handmade gifts then this page is definitely for you.

Yes, it is a one-girl band who's hands properly ache at the end of doing all of our beautiful hand crafted designs, but every single product is designed with such attention to detail and care - the reviews and ratings are incredible!

Full Face Make-Up Tutorial | Contour & Smokey Eyes

Hello beauties,

Two make-up tutorials in two days?! Aren't you a lucky bunch. I have recently had lots of comments and messages from girls, asking for me to do a make-up look focusing on how to create my signature smokey eye-look and some 'how to' contour tips! So if that interests you then stay tuned for lot's of photo's and details on how to create this look.

Here is me baring all fresh face, without make-up! It's important for us to all feel happy and comfortable in our body / skin however, as a beauty obsessive I love experimenting with make-up and enhancing my skills, I like to use make-up to enhance my natural features rather than to cover them up - I think that goes for most of us, let me know your thoughts.

 

Minimalistic Make-Up Look & Lashes | Beauty Tutorial

Hello beauties,

I thought with the beautiful weather recently (which is rare for the UK!) that I  didn't want to faff around with applying heavy eye make up so I decided to create a simple, dewy natural make-up look which includes an SPF to protect my skin in the sunshine.

 

Express Yourself Beautiful | #GIRLSMOUTH

Hello beauties,

I have recently discovered a new Facebook group called girlsmouth which

empowers women all around the world and represents girl power. This is the hottest group to be in at the moment.

 

Healthy Eating, Gym Regime & Better Choices | Lifestyle #2

Hello beauties,

I am writing to you all to give you my healthy lifestyle low-down. Grab some snacks! (healthy ones of course, and let's get started!)

Let's back track slightly, I started my blog in January! (Eek - that feels like ages ago now) which is where we set our goals for the year ahead and let's be honest how many of us can openly say - YES I did it, I smashed them all! If you can, then you are an amazing person because until this year, (well, the 5 month mark I'm going strong!!) I've never been able to stick to them, until this year!

Since my last post, not much has changed in the terms of my perception with loosing weight; I am not on a 'quick' diet I am on a weight loss and healthier life style journey.

First Impressions & Review: Revolution Lip Kit

Hello beauties,

I was recently went into Superdrug to look at the new brands they now have! I have heard lots of amazing things about the brand Revolution.

I decided to try their version of a lip kit. Lip Kit's have been the crave of 2016/2017 and so has the 'bigger/pouter lips' so... it's only right to see what the hype is about.

Revolution Lip Kit:

Review: May's BirchBox

 Hello beauties,

For any of my subscribers out there regardless of what subscription service you're a member of... this time of the month is usually pretty exciting! It all starts with the email 'Your BirchBox is On its Way!' which means you your box is being handmade and it'll arrive within 5 working days... well I can tell you now for those 5 days my fingertips are always hovering over the 'track it here' button waiting to see how close it is and when it'll arrive!! It literally is so exciting receiving packages (even if you're expecting them) it always makes me happy!

In today's post I will be revealing to you the 5 luxury make-up and hair care items I received.

I posted a live video yesterday talking through the products, so feel free to check out that below:  https://www.facebook.com/BeautywithEmmaxo/ 


If you'd like to join up to BirchBox please leave me a message in the contact form or on this post and I'll provide you with my £5 off discount link. This box is £12.95 including postage and packaging a month, an absolute bargain! For further info: http://birchbox.co.uk/

 

 

              Contents Inside my May BirchBox: 

 

What's in my Handbag | 2017

Hello beauties,

 

For all my nosey gals out there, holla! gurrrl I thought I'd share with you the contents inside my bag - this is a completely non-edited version (which is way more fun!!) so, it was the first time I have had a proper look in my bag for a few weeks too! I imagine you are the same as me beauties if you're reading and loving these kinda posts, as I can't get enough of them.

 

Here is my beautiful Michael Kors handbag, how gorgeous is it?! There is a funny story behind this handbag I wanted a MK bag for years!! and every time I would go to London I would visit the store and try on every bag over the shoulder, holding it on my arm, looking in the mirror as if I was walking on a red carpet, or doing a catwalk, saying to my inner self "yesss, this bag is the one!!" and then I'd leave the shop wondering when I would own one myself. Well, I put it on my wish list for Christmas 2 years ago, and my boyfriend treated me to this absolute beauty. I don't think I took my eyes off of it for a good few hours - I was in utter shock that I officially owned my first ever (very expensive) designer handbag.

 

 The style of this bag is the Medium Sutton Satchel in Black and it literally is my baby!