Rebecca Watkins

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Hello you lovely bunch of people. So this Saturday just gone (14th May) I had the chance to go to the Body Power Expo in Birmingham at the NEC, courtesy of my boyfriend who kindly bought tickets as a little surprise. I'm glad we only went for the day and not the whole weekend because one day was enough for me because those kinds of events can get seriously crowded. Anyhow, lets get into the post.

(Image sourced from BodyPower UK website)

We decided to make a day of it on the day and stop in a hotel the night before so that we didn't have any delays in traffic on the day and possible be late getting to the event. We arrived pretty early and it was hectic about an hour before it even opened to the general public. We were pretty close to the front of the queue so we didn't have to deal with too much of a stampede trying to get in, but I did get a pissing drink dropped on my foot so I had to bloody cope with a sticky wet foot for the most part but I quickly forgot about that and enjoyed my day.

It got busy pretty quick and remained like that for the duration of time we was there that day. I already did my research prior to the event to see what brands were going to be there and what people where going to be there in terms of fitness models and athletes and celebrity's in general so that I knew exactly where I wanted to go and see on the day. We made our way round to some of the stand we wanted to see first, mainly the popular ones cause they would only get busier. I was interested in visiting the Pursue Fitness stand and the Gymshark stand cause I've been wanting to buy from those brands for so long. I enjoyed looking around some up and coming brands and was really interested in what they had to offer. The quality in some of their clothing and products looked amazing and they definitely deserve more exposure to get themselves out there.

This is what I came home with at the end of the day, a truck load of freebies and new purchases of gym clothes.

What I have come to realize about these kinds of events and why they are so good is the freebies, who doesn't love a good freebie. It gives you a good chance to try before you buy and to try loads of brands at the same time. I would recommend going to the event, you can easily make a day of it and it is a good day out and possibly a good weekend away.

I didn't even know Vicky was at the event. I was casually walking past the Gym King stand browsing and I saw her at the corner of my eye. It couldn't be a worse picture of me but I am so happy I met Vicky!!!!!

I also met Dapper Laughs at the Gym Being stand!

Thanks for reading and keep your eyes peeled for my next post.

Becky x

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wishlists

Vanity and Bedroom Decor Wishlist

Hello you lovely people, it feels like its been ages but as it is so close to me finishing college for good (which I am extremely happy about) it has been harder trying to find the time to get a post up whilst juggling college work and working part time as well so I kinda left this to one side for a bit which I was pretty gutted about but as the work flow is easing up and I am almost there, I am finding I am having a bit more free time so I am going to use that and put more effort in with this blog.

As well at the moment, I am in the middle of decorating my bedroom which I am super excited about as its something I have been wanting to do for so blimmin' long and I am finally doing it and I can buy all the nick nacks to make it my own little space, I'm gushing writing this cause it is making me even more excited just thinking about it. I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share with you all some of the things I would like for my room once it is completely decorated and some of the things I am already definitely getting.

1. ALEX Drawer unit with 9 drawers (white) - IKEA - £90
The infamous ALEX 9 drawers that almost, if not every, YouTube vlogger or blogger has. Ever since I first found out about these drawers I wanted them. From what I can see, they seem like really good storage for your makeup and other beauty products alike. I am very fortunate to have my mum and dad buy this set of drawers for me as a gift which I am extremely grateful about. My makeup collection is continuing to grow which means I am almost running out of storage space with the storage I am currently using and I know this will be a worthy investment and my collection will be able to expand which my bank account will be hating even more. Thank you mum, you've made me a very happy girl.

2. MALM Dressing table (white) - IKEA - £95
This is another IKEA purchase gifted from my mum and dad, its a hell of a lot of money and I couldn't be anymore grateful for it all. This dresser I can't wait to receive. I have wanted a nice dresser for a while to be able to sit at and do my makeup and get ready for the day and not have to sit on the floor with my mirror propped up on a chair, also to keep all my crap (as my parents and boyfriend would say) organised and in its own place and not spawned out everywhere.

3. Goodmans Portable Digital & FM Radio in Copper - Amazon - £27.99 (offer price as of 10/05/2016, RRP £44.95)
I thought this would be a cute little accessory touch to my room once decorated. I am really digging the whole copper thing at the moment and it is all the rage within the blogger and vlogging community. It ages a rustic/vintage/shabby chic feel to a room, giving it a warm cushty feeling. Also I love listening to the radio in the morning whilst having my breakfast and getting ready, its the perfect combination.

4. 20 LED Silver wire indoor battery operated indoor fairy string lights - Amazon - £4.24 (offer price as of 10/05/2016, RRP £4.49)
I feel so generic wanting these fairy lights cause they are so common now. They would be the perfect touch at night creating a warm relaxed atmosphere as you lay in bed reading a good book, scrolling through your phone or watching a bit of tele.

5. Copper Metal Geometric Octagonal Tea Light Holder - Amazon - £8.99
I think this would a cute touch especially for the night time and those chilly cold evenings. Chilling in your bedroom, curled up in bed with a nice hot drink and watching the tele with a nice candle burning a way in the background as the only light source apart from whats coming from the TV.

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beauty

Real Techniques Gel Brush Cleanser and Palette - REVIEW

First and foremost I am giving myself a huge pat on the back for getting another post up, the third post for 2016, I didn't expect to get one up at all, never mind three. Here's to a new year and all that milark. I have got a good year ahead of me already, first for everything, which means a good amount of stuff to blog about. That's good on my part, I don't know about you reading this, if anyone haha. Now, lets get into this post. As it very well clearly states in the post title, I am going to be reviewing the Real Techniques Gel Brush Cleanser and Palette.

I love love loveeeee the brand as it is, anyone who's anyone and into their makeup and pretty much almost every beauty guru blogger/vlogger on YouTube have used the brushes from this brand and have given high praise on them. I am not that advanced in makeup but I kinda in a way have a good enough knowledge on a good majority of things makeup and can say that these brushes are some of the best up there. I have used these brushes for a good few years now and can't really find one fault in them, that I can think of. What's also good about this brand is that it was created by blogger, YouTube vlogger and makeup artist Samantha Chapman aka Pixiwoo, along with her sister Nicola Haste (née Chapman). They have their own makeup studio and offer makeup courses, as part of their careers as makeup artists, which you can take upon yourself to look into/research if it interests you. As much as I'd like to continue this brief background of the company and the creator/s involved, I'll now get into the review haha.

When I first realized that these two products were a thing, I was instantly attracted and was transfixed into the whelm of absolutely having to have them. My mother offered to buy me them (thanks mother!!!) and I couldn't say no and I am absolutely grateful for her offering to get me them. She gets me and my ever growing obsession with anything makeup/beauty and a good majority of the time points out a product I may or may not have tried and either notifies me on it and sometimes offers to get it me, anyway, that's a different story, staying with this review. I'm forever on the hunt for a good cleaner for my brushes and some of the products I am dying to try are either a bit out of my price range (I'm a college student fgs, money can get tight sometimes being part time in a job) or it is an American brand product that you can't get here in the UK and to which I can't see myself paying the crazy import charges/tax. As this was available to me in the UK and I've seen it in shops, I was sold, I needed to try it.

(Source of image here)

I'll first start off with the palette (as seen in the image just above), I am amazed with the palette, its just perfect in my eyes. Its a perfect size and fits neatly within your hand and also has a strap thingy on the back so it stays put when you're using it and isn't falling all over the shop and letting the cleanser gel product get everywhere. On the palette itself it has various sized raised markings, which are in accordance to the size of makeup brushes and its clear as to which brush to use on which part. The small markings are for fairly small brushes ie. any form of eye brush really. The middle cross like markings are for slightly bigger brushes ie. face brushes like medium sized foundation brushes, concealer brushes to name a few. Finally the larger bump sized markers are for larger brushes like powder brushes, blush brushes of the like. That's what they're recommended for anyway but for any large brush, it would work more if you work the brush over each of the markings as some brushes are too big to work over the large sized markings. Over to the gel cleanser.

I first saw this about a week or so before I actually noticed the palette and passed it numerous times in shops and was eager to try it and had high hopes considering how good the brushes are for me. But I was initially skeptical in trying it because some drugstore brush cleaners are pretty naff and didn't want to ruin the experience with the brushes side of the brand for me, but I bit the bullet and gave it a go (all thanks to my mum who bought it for me, including the palette). The reason for being a bit skeptical was because of what I was thinking what the smell would be like. I was scared it was going to smell too generic and strong, but I was proved so wrong. The product is of perfect strength of smell and doesn't leave a lasting aroma of sorts once you've fully cleaned your desired brushes and left them to dry.

Price?

Considering the new collection of Real Techniques brushes (Bold Metals - how pretty do the brushes look?) they are a little pricey and head towards the more high end price bracket but the cleanser itself is towards a more affordable price of £6.99 and £7.50 (£6.99 at Superdrug and £7.50 at Boots - the UK's equivalent to American/International drugstores) which is really quite inexpensive and the palette is priced at £12.99 (that's in Superdrug btw). Combining the prices it comes just under £20 at £19.98 (both products at Superdrug again btw) which is really good in price whereas if you was to invest in a high end brush cleanser, you'd be looking at a price well over £20. Plus Superdrug have an offer on currently so you get a bargain to, which is always a winner when something is on offer.

Overall verdict

The brush cleanser gel itself leaves a fresh lasting smell on the brushes, almost like the brush is brand new itself. There is almost no makeup product left on the brush, depending on how long you've had some brushes, some may be stained slightly, which tends to happen with brushes after a long period of time of use. Thumbs up from me. I've used the product on a couple of my brushes to try it out and so far so good, I love the product overall.

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haircare

TRESemmé Botanique Nourish & Replenish Shampoo, Conditioner and Hydrating Mist - REVIEW

This is a shock to me tbh to say the least, I actually have another blog post up, hahaha. So yeah, as you can quite clearly see by the title, I am going to be reviewing the TRESemmé Botanique Nourish & Replenish Shampoo, Conditioner and Hydrating Mist.

Finding good if not brilliant hair care products is up there with one of the many stresses of life. I am forever looking for products that work well with my hair. Ever since I was born I have had quite fine hair, which sometimes I do enjoy having because it doesn't take me that long to do. That is the only thing I do like about having fine hair. The downer is I can't really do much styling to it or dye it that much because of how fine it is but I've grown to love it and looked into how I can strengthen it a little and what products worked and I've finally found few products that have worked well for me.

I saw these three products when I was in an Asda late one night with my boyfriend, we always tend to go on late night trips to supermarkets which results in me buying stuff I don't actually need but on the one occasion I went and saw these, I'm glad I made the purchase. I have used the products about two maybe three times now and I can already see a bit of a difference. Maybe after more use I will do a follow up post.

For me anyway these products are so far working for me. After use of the shampoo and conditioner in the shower my hair has never felt so fresh. I also love the smell of the combination of the two main ingredients, coconut milk and aloe vera. What I've found with most haircare products (i.e. shampoos, conditioners, mists, heat defence etc.) is that when I'm brushing through my hair before I blow dry is that the products are harsh on my hair, making it hard to work through with my brush and when its dry, its quite dry and brittle and frays a bit. The major difference I have noticed the most already is that it isn't as harsh working through once I've washed my hair and applied the mist. Its almost as if my brush is gliding through almost.

Price?

Its retail price varies, but for the 500ml bottles (shampoo and conditioner) and the 125ml bottle (hydrating mist) they aren't really that dear. Currently as I write this, they are on offer, as they are still relatively new, at Superdrug. They are also on offer at Asda.

*The shops listed are linked directly to the product on the shops official website

Overall verdict

My overall verdict is that I am going to continue using these products in my hair care routine, simply because how well I feel that each product works with my hair. I hope that after future use I'll still be saying the same thing, which after a bit more of a continuous use I will do a follow up blog post to see how the product is doing and if it still works for me or not. I do personally feel that it leaves the hair feeling fresh and nourished, which good haircare products should do, just like this one.

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favourites

HAPPY NEW YEAR + NEW POST!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR PEOPLE!

I didn't stick to my word about uploading, like I said in the previous post I wasn't holding up on it to get a post up, never mind two! 2016 came around pretty fast, doesn't feel like two seconds ago that it was the start of 2015. I'm very surprised actually that I have got round to doing another post in the new year. I was starting to think is this something I want to try and do, I had yet another good think about it and yes, it is something I am very much interested in and something I want to keep up. I don't have any hobbies whatsoever so why not push myself and take this on as a hobby, who knows what will happen. I am still learning this whole blogging game and learning on how to write posts and structure them together. I don't expect the posts that are already up (and this one) to be well developed and structured, I'm no expert. Hopefully they will progress in time and my writing and structuring will improve. Anyway, I was thinking that to start the New Year off I would do a little favourites post (bit generic I know) showing some of my fave products of the last year and giving my opinion/mini review on them. Whether you're interested or not, here it is...

MAC MATTE LIPSTICK - VELVET TEDDY

I was a bit late in jumping on the bandwagon with this one. It seems like a good majority of people own this lipstick. It was actually my first MAC lipstick purchase too. At the time of me purchasing this, I wasn't really keen on paying the price for a high end lipstick, not just MAC but any high end branded product in general. Saying this, I already purchased an high end product but it was on offer and I had the money to splurge but that's another story, is that kinda contradicting myself? But as I am writing this post, my high end purchases are increasing ever so slighty. It doesn't help following bloggers and vloggers on Instagram and watching those vloggers on YouTube too, showing those beauty products that gives you that impulse of wanting them there and then. I am pretty much caving in here there and everywhere now. Back to the lipstick, I can't say enough good things about this lipstick. I'm in love. I remember going to a MAC counter in Selfridges and literally asking one of the MAC people "do you have that generic lipstick Velvet Teddy?", like does that even make sense? Oh dear god, I did get a funny look from them. It goes on so nice and does what it says on the packaging, how "generic". What I have learnt from using this is to not put it directly onto dry lips because I find a bit hard to get off and it dries my lips out a bit. I have since started applying a lip balm/chapstick when wearing this and it isn't that drying and a bit easier to get off. Overall, its an all rounder and I loveeeee it.

LUSH ULTRABLAND FACIAL CLEANSER AND TEA TREE WATER TONER WATER

I can't say enough good things about these two Lush products. I have either left my skin feeling a little bit dry or a little oily. Surprisingly I had heard little about this product and read about it in a few blogs and seen it used in a few YouTube videos. What I love the most about these products and what you will already know is how they are made with natural/fresh ingredients. My face feels so refreshed and clean when I use these two products together and with the cleanser, a little definitely goes along way. I scoop a little on my finger and distribute it evenly on my face and not too harsh so I don't give myself redness from working the product in. Then I use a cotton pad and spray about five pumps of the toner water onto the pad and massage the pad on my face and work the two products together. After a while of having the products on my face, it feels so smooth and fresh looking. Anyhow, overall I would highly recommend this product, it seriously does make a difference and I have noticed a change in the appearance of my skin.

COLLECTION LASTING PERFECTION ULTIMATE WEAR FOUNDATION - PORCELAIN 1

I am very specific when it comes to foundations. I have tried so many in my time and its been a bit of a drag trying to find a suitable one and this one has done the job for me so far. It feels light on the skin and not too heavy, which you can find with some foundations. One thing I would say with this foundation is use a little when applying it. Looking at the second picture, I would say use half of that. Using a full pump gives an impression that seems a little full on in terms of feeling "cakey" almost. Using a small amount and a good brush to apply it with, gives a good coverage and would last for a good couple of hours (I'd say at least between six to eight hours) and will see you through the day. Sometimes I have had to have a powder touch up throughout the day but other than that, I would say this is a good affordable foundation on the high street. The accompanying concealer (the famous Lasting Perfection Concealer) works amazingly along with the foundation but I think I will leave it there cause I could go on and on with how good that concealer is. Maybe leave that for review on its own.

Finally got round to posting this, I am quite proud of myself. Hopefully I will get one up next week. I have my works Christmas party next week (I don't understand why its in January but yeah) so I might do a party make up look post on that so yeah...

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Rebecca Watkins

BEING A COMPLETE LAZY B***H!

MAKEUP BITS OF THE PAST MONTH

BODY POWER EXPO 2016

Vanity and Bedroom Decor Wishlist

Real Techniques Gel Brush Cleanser and Palette - REVIEW

TRESemmé Botanique Nourish & Replenish Shampoo, Conditioner and Hydrating Mist - REVIEW

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BEING A COMPLETE LAZY B***H!

MAKEUP BITS OF THE PAST MONTH

BODY POWER EXPO 2016

Vanity and Bedroom Decor Wishlist

Real Techniques Gel Brush Cleanser and Palette - REVIEW

TRESemmé Botanique Nourish & Replenish Shampoo, Conditioner and Hydrating Mist - REVIEW

HAPPY NEW YEAR + NEW POST!!!

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