Ciate Nail Polishes

I love Ciate nail polishes, I literally cannot get enough of them, from their wide variety of shades to the gorgeous packaging complete with pretty bow! They really do hit the spot when it comes to luxuary nail polishes. 

(Pocket Money)

I love the shade Pocket Money for a classy neutral nude look, and play date for a fun, sassy weekend look. 

(Play Date)

These polishes apply like a dream, look flawless even on ridged and uneven nail surfaces and are chip resistant. The pigmentation level is excellent and one coat is enough although I always do two. 

Ciate also do the 'Caviar' manicure which consists of applying thousands of tiny caviar sized beads on top of a base coat of nail polish. 

 

I apply some as an accent to the tip of the nail on the ring finger but then leave the rest of my nails just painted plain. I have seen people with every nail entirely covered in the caviar beads but I think it looks a little tacky not to mention impractical! The beads stay on long enough for a night out but certainly wouldn't survive day to day wear!

Tip: To give them more staying power apply a clear topcoat to seal them onto the nail. 

If you've not tried Ciate I recommend you do! They easily give Essie, Nails Inc, OPI and China Glaze a run for their money!  

Prices are from around £5 on eBay to £9 direct from Ciate but they are a large sized bottle at 13.5ml and well worth the money. 

Dove summer glow gradual tanning lotion

There are many self tanning products on the market, I've tried most of them over the years both drugstore and high end but I always end up going back to this product. 

Many are too orange, have a horrible scent, streak or don't give enough colour. This product does none of the fore mentioned. It simply gives a natural looking, buildable tan that really suits any skintone. It's not orangey or fake looking at all and it lasts for days! 

It retails for approximately £5 although you can regularly pick it up on promotion for as little as £3 in boots, superdrug and supermarkets. It comes in two shades; Fair to normal and normal to dark, Personally I prefer the normal to dark. It gives results faster. 

How to use it:

Take a shower or bath and exfoliate the skin using a scrub such as soap & glory flake away. Then dry the skin thoroughly. Apply a generous amount of product (as you would with your regular body lotion) and rub into the skin in circular motions to avoid streaks. Allow to dry (if you have to get dressed then try to wear loose clothing such as pyjamas for half an hour to allow it to soak into the skin) this is perfectly safe to also use on the face. It has never caused me to break out! I find it best to apply it of an evening an hour or so before bed, it works while I'm asleep and I wake up with a beautiful warm glow. It can take 8 hours to see any result so don't fret if you don't see results straight away! The other benefit of applying before bed is that although this has a pleasent scent it does eventually turn to the classic but annoying self tan scent of biscuits! At least when you awaken tanned you can shower and get rid of the smell before work. 

Apply daily until you reach the desired level of tan, this usually only takes 2-3 days. Then apply every other day to keep your tan. Once a week exfoliate thoroughly and start again from scratch. 

Tip: to avoid orange palms of hands simply wipe with a baby wipe after use! Don't wash your hands as then the backs of them won't be as tanned as your arms! 

 

Get Ready With Me Using Drugstore Makeup

My makeup look changes from day to day, depending on where I'm going, what I'm doing and how long I have to get ready before rushing out of the door! 

A typical get ready routine would take me approximately 30 minutes for hair and makeup. I think that's about the average length of time for most girls, so I'm quite happy with that. I don't feel that it's particularly high maintenance. 

My first step is always primer. The drugstore primer I favour is Nuance by Salma Hayek. A small amount worked into the skin with the hands really perfects your base. 

Next up is concealer, my favourite drugstore one is Rimmel Match Perfection in ivory. I use this under the eyes to cover any darkness and also on any imperfections or blemishes. 

I then apply my foundation. I have many favourites when it comes to drugstore foundations, but given that I was going to work and we are mid heatwave I opted for Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 hour. I apply this with a real techniques foundation brush then blend with a damp real techniques sponge. 

Next up i apply some Max Factor Creme puff powder with a real techniques buffing brush to my T'Zone to help prevent shine and set my foundation. 

Following that I applied ELF contouring blush blush in Antigua (cool toned pink) in circular motions to the apples of the cheeks and blended back towards the hairline using a real techniques large blush brush. 

To set my face makeup I used the NYX Matte setting spray and spritzed it evenly all over my face, allowing it to dry before continuing with my makeup. 

I filled in my eyebrows using a Jordana Fabuliner in Taupe. 

For eyeshadow I opted for the MUA Undressed Palette. I applied the lightest pearlescent pink shade to the eyelid then a taupe to blend out in the crease and a smoky brown to the outer corner. 

I lined the upper lash line with Soap and Glory Supercat liquid liner, and the lower lash line with Soap and Glory Smoulder pencil. Then smudged it out. 

For mascara I opted for CoverGirl Clump Crusher in Black. 

My lips were treated to a coat of CoverGirl LipPerfection jumbo Gloss Balm in Watermelon. A bright pink colour with a lovely glossy sheen. 

That completes my makeup look for today! Thanks so much for reading and I'll see you soon! 

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Lancome Visionnaire Serum LR2412 4% The MIRACLE Serum!

Lancome have released a new highly concentrated serum in line with their Visionnaire range, containing 4% LR2412 designed to combat:

• Wrinkles
• Pores
• Uneven skintone

The product comes in a sleek teal green bottle in 30ml and 50ml sizes. 

Lancome tested this serum on ladies considering lasers, fillers and peels and after seeing the results over half of them said they will reconsider! No wonder its being called the 'Miracle Serum'.

What is it? 

LR2412 is a chemical derived from the Jasmine plant. It enables the serum to propel through layers of the skin and penetrate deeper than other products in order to create micro transformations within the cells deep down in the newer layers of the skin. No other cosmetics company can use LR2412 as Lancome have protected it with over 20 patents worldwide, meaning it simply cannot be reproduced!

Is it Clinically proven?

LR2412 was independently tested at Manchester University by Prof. Griffiths. She called the results Clinically Convincing and stated that the results were the same as with Retinoic Acid - which is a prescription only skin corrector and obviously not accessible to the masses! Whereas LR2412 has NO side effects and can be sold over the counter by Lancome! 

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How is it beneficial?

The deeper the skincare penetrates, the more work it can do! Simple as that really! Pair that with its ability to minimise the pores, even out the skin tone and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and the benefits are pretty huge! 

How do I use it?

Visionnaire serum is designed to be used morning and night. You simply apply 3 pumps with the fingertips in outward motions to freshly cleansed skin. Then apply your moisturiser. 

My Verdict!

I am a huge fan of Lancome skincare and their Advanced Genifique, so I was very excited to try out this new serum. I'd heard a LOT of hype about this product, which is a favourite among A listers like Kate Middleton, Pippa Middleton and Emma Watson.

This is a beautifully silky smooth serum, it smells amazing, it sinks into the skin quickly and doesn't leave the skin feeling greasy or oily. It doesn't irritate my sensitive skin at all.

I have noticed a huge difference since using this product, especially in my skin tone - it looks much more even. This is not an overly hyped product - it really does work miracles! 

Try it out for yourself! 

30ml of Lancome Visionnaire is £59 and available at Tyrers of St Helens. 

Lancôme Advanced Genifique Serum

Lancôme Advanced Genifique is a highly concentrated serum that uses biotechnology to encourage restoration of the 10 signs of youthful skin. 

Advanced Genifique is packaged in a sleek black jar with a pipette that auto doses. 3 drops is all that is needed! It is a whitish coloured silky serum that feels like heaven to touch, it spreads with ease and is absorbed quickly leaving no oily or greasy residue.

All skincare at Lancôme is enhanced / accelerated by Genifique, so this is their go-to product! 

What does it do? 

Genifique uses bio ingredients to smooth fine lines and deep wrinkles, boosts radiance, clarifies and evens the skin tone, improves the skin's texture, elasticity, firmness and hydration.

Does it actually work though? 

My honest opinion is YES! It does. 

I may only be 30 years old but my skin is showing the first heartbreaking signs of ageing: fine lines, dullness, uneven skintone, sun damage and a soul destroying lack of elasticity! I have noticed a real difference with this product, it's definitely helping with firmness and less visible lines! Plus it feels like absolute heaven after a long day at work! I feel replenished and soothed. 

How do you use it?

I apply 3 drops of this with my fingertips  to freshly cleansed and toned skin (Lancôme Galateis Doucheur and Tonique Doucheur being my cleanser and toner of choice) I then apply Lancôme hydra zen yeux to the eyes, and Lancôme hydra zen neurocalm to the rest of the face. My entire skincare routine takes 5 minutes with Lancôme, and my skin has honestly never looked or felt better! 

94% of Lancôme customers would recommend this product to a friend! There IS a reason why!

Try it out for yourself and see the difference. 

Lancôme Advanced Genifique is available at Tyrers of St. Helens. 30ml is £59. 

Lancôme Douceuer Cleanser & Toner

Lancôme Skincare is simply incredible, it is luxurious, effective and innovative. All of lancome's products are patented so that they cannot be reproduced or imitated by other companies and you really understand why they've gone to the trouble to do that when you try it. They stand alone in terms of innovation! 

I am going to be reviewing Lancôme skincare in a series of blogs, today I am focusing on the very initial part, Cleansing and Toning. 

If you dont know why it is important to cleanse and tone the skin daily, here are just a few good reasons! 

1. It removes impurities.

2. It refines the skin.

3. It unblocks the pores.

4. It exfoliates, removes dead skin cells and and preps the skin. 

Needless to say that nobody's skin ever looks radiant without first being properly cleansed. That goes for makeup wearers too! Your makeup will look so much more flawless if you apply it to properly prepped skin. 

My Lancôme cleanser of choice is called:

GALATEIS DOUCHEUR

This gentle softening cleansing fluid is suitable for the face AND eyes! (No need for a seperate eye makeup remover!!) It is ideal for all skin types, contains papaya and pineapple extracts and helps to keep the skin supple! 

Ideal for taking off your makeup (even waterproof mascara, I've tried it and it did it with ease!) or just freshening up the skin after exposure to daily pollution, this product comes in a generous 200ml size. 

Apply with a cotton pad and wipe away the impurities, your skin will feel exceptionally clean! 

I LOVE this cleanser, I haven't had a single blemish since I've been using it, let alone a pimple! I guarantee your drugstore alternative won't even come close in terms of cleansing power, yet it is so gentle on my sensitive skin I have had no irritation whatsoever!

Some things just ARE worth the money, and a properly cleansed face is one of them! 

The Toner that goes alongside this is:

TONIQUE DOUCEUR

This blue coloured toner is both softening and hydrating but best of all it is alcohol free (so many toners aren't!) it is ideal for normal to combination skin. 

I find this toner fantastic, following up my cleanser with this my skin feels amazing, refined and luminous. A little goes a long way and this product will pick up any last lagging bits of grease or makeup the cleanser missed (and it doesn't miss much believe me!) 

It also rinses the cleanser off your face leaving your skin completely bare and ready to absorb your moisturiser. 

I recommend these products to ladies in their 20's to 40's with normal to combination skin. 

Both Galateis doucheur and tonique doucheur are available at Tyrers of St. Helens RRP £22.50 each for 200ml. 

Go and see the lovely Bev on the Lancôme counter and tell her I sent you! She's a world of knowledge. You won't be disappointed. 

Essie: Fabulous Fingers & Trendy Toes

Vibrant nails are bang on tend for spring and summer 2014 and I can't recommend these Essie polishes highly enough! 

Wether you're looking for fabulous fingernails or trendy toes, Essies line of super bold polishes will have you spoilt for choice! 

My top 3 picks for Spring & Summer are:

Bikini so teeny 

A bright cornflower blue with a slight shimmery undertone, instantly enhances a tan and so fashionable right now! 

Off the shoulder

A Barbie pink that will never go out of fashion, will compliment any summer dress and looks amazing with some silver nail art or a silver accent nail. 

Fear & Desire 

A bright orange shade fit for any BBQ, day at the beach or summer holiday! This show off shade really packs some punch and will have you looking like a fashionista in no time at all! 

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

Clarins beauty flash balm is a staple amongst beauty gurus the world over - but what exactly is it? And why do people rate it so much? 

Well as possibly the only beauty blogger in the world who hadn't tried it, I'm a recent convert! Here I explain why! 

Beauty Flash Balm is a Clarins product, it is a part if their Essential skincare line. It claims to:

- instantly boost the skin's radiance

- firm

- smooth

- energise

- reduce the appearance of lines

How does it work?  

Well beauty flash balm contains an abundance of natural ingredients that heal and revitalise the skin, from  plant extracts to essential oils, olive and witch hazel it leaves no stone unturned in terms of what it can cure, improve and soothe. It doesn't just disguise imperfections like a makeup would, it treats them! 

How can it be used? 

Beauty Flash Balm has a number of different uses which also attribute to it's popularity. It can be used simply as a skin cream, or a mask, or even a makeup primer. I prefer to use it as the latter. 

 

The cream is a peachy nude colour with a classic clarins skin cream scent, it is rich and thick without being oily or greasy and it leaves the skin feeling refreshed and replenished, looking radiant and restored. 

This skin cream is meant to be patted, not rubbed into the skin and can be applied as often as required for an instant refresh on the go. 

As a skin cream it certainly improved the condition of my skin, made it look more balanced, evened out my skintone and perfected it. As a makeup primer it does an excellent job. I cleanse and tone the skin, then apply beauty flash balm. Without allowing it to dry or soak in I then apply my foundation immediately. The balm allows the foundation to glide onto the face without clinging to any dry patches, caking or sinking into fine lines. It also extends the wear time of my makeup considerably. 

I  view clarins beauty flash as THE bb cream. Whilst drugstore brands launched bb creams just a couple of years ago, clarins have been selling this for decades! (BB cream means Beauty Balm) 

For me as a blogger, a good way to measure wether a product is amazing or not is wether it stands the test of time, or wether it launches and disappears just as quickly without leaving a lasting impression on clients, happily for clarins their beauty flash balm has been a staple product for many years, and will be for a long, long time to come! 

I adore products that multitask like this does, as it makes it excellent value for money. A primer, face mask and moisturiser all in one? Now I know why it's so popular, and you won't catch me without it! 

Available from Tyrers of St. Helens 

NEW Clinique CC cream review

This month Clinique launched their new Moisture surge CC cream, a colour correcting product that evens out skin tone, replenishes moisture levels and offers an easier to wear, fuss free alternative to foundation. 

CC and BB creams are perfect, especially those who feel anxious over applying a foundation because you apply this the same way you apply a moisturising cream. No blending with a sponge or painting it on with a brush! simply rub in with the hands and go! 

The product comes in 9 shades from very light to dark, and is fragrance and oil free. 

I decided to apply this product like a moisturiser, using no sponge or brush, I just worked it in with my fingertips. A little goes a really long way and the coverage is very high! 

Upon closer inspection my skin looked amazing! Radiant, illuminated, youthful and dewy. It looked naturally flawless, my skintone looked even and my imperfections were covered. Unbelievable results and I was beyond shocked. It is literally a magic potion!  

I applied the rest of my makeup as normal and here is my finished look: 

This product is perfect for summertime, as not only does it feel lightweight on the skin, it looks radiant and natural, which is the look that is bang on trend for summer 2014! 

It also contains an SPF 30 which is ideal for protecting your face from sun damage on summer days. 

You may not think you could pull off the natural dewy look that is high fashion this season, but I promise you, with this product you can and you will instantly take years off!

For those of you like myself, who like a full coverage foundation and think you would feel 'naked' or 'bare' with this product I urge you to try it, you will be astounded. 

I'd recommend this to ladies with any skin type and of any age, especially those like myself who feel they have an uneven skintone or dull undertones to the skin. 

Update your look this season: 

Apply this cc cream as your base, accent it with a blush like Clinique cheek pops in Peach Pop, some black kohl eyeliner, black lash lengthening mascara like Lancôme hypnose and a coral lipgloss. You will look fresh faced, youthful and summer ready in a flash! 

Clinique moisture surge cc cream is £28 and available at Tyrers of St. Helens. 

Simply Gorgeous Cosmetics An Exclusive Review!

I love to try new products and brands, so when I was offered the opportunity to be the first person in England to review a new line of American cosmetics I literally jumped at the chance! 

Simply gorgeous is a brand new range of cosmetics hot out of New York! 

I was sent a package of various items to try out and review. 

Blusher

The first thing I tried was their gorgeous blusher! The packaging is wonderful, it is matte gold and high end looking with a mirror and mini brush applicator included for on the go touch ups. 

The colour I was sent was 'medium rose'

I'd describe it as a brick red or burnt coral, with pink and brown undertones. 

The texture of the blush is perfect, not too powdery or chalky. Very finely milled and highly pigmented. I was also pleased to read it was fragrance free and contains anti oxidants, so it's actually good for your skin! 

It comes in a generous 8.6g size too! excellent value for money! 

Mascara

The simply gorgeous mascara is also in matte gold packaging with metallic accents, it really looks the part! The mascara I was sent is in Black. It has a dainty wand perfect for adding volume and curl as you can really get into the base of the lashes with it. 

It is a very rich and creamy formula that doesn't clump and the pigmentation is excellent, so your lashes look black and bold. It doesn't say it's waterproof but I've had no issues with it running in the rainy British springtime climate! Great product. 

Lipstick

I was sent the lipstick in the shade 'red alert' which is funny because I am obesessed with red lipstick! How did they know?

Red alert is a true red, bold, rich and fearless, I adore it! The formula is silky and very moisturising and it has a satin sheen finish. No gloss needed on top of this beauty! I also noticed that this lipstick stained my lips so reapplications were few and far between. Definitely comparable to a NYX lipstick in terms of colour payoff and quality. Truly excellent lipstick!

Eyeshadow 

The powder eyeshadow I was sent was in Irish Creme, a beautiful beige. Very neutral and would suit any skintone and hair colour. 

I am astounded at it's excellent colour payoff for such a light neutral shade! The formulation is smooth and silky, much like the blush. Very finely milled for easy application and it is a dream to blend. These single eyeshadows are a huge 3g size too! That DOUBLE the size of a MAC eyeshadow for a fraction of the price, and I honestly see no difference in terms of quality! 

Cream eyeshadow 

The cream eyeshadow I was sent was in Pink Opal. It is the most beautiful colour and would work perfectly on anybody with brown or green eyes. 

I find the texture a little greasy and it can feel a little sticky on the eyelid, I'd recommend using this with an eyeshadow primer to maximise it's staying power and to set it with a little translucent powder. what a stunning summer colour!! 

Lipgloss 

The simply gorgeous lipgloss is fantastic! From the packaging to the applicator I cannot fault it at all! 

This one is in the shade Attitude and I LOVE it! What a stunning spring and summer shade! It boasts excellent colour payoff, long lasting wear and a shine that could put some high end brands to shame!  My advice? Order yourself one now!!

Nail polish

Simply gorgeous nail polishes are already uber popular on Instagram and after using one I'm really not surprised. I was sent the coral red shade called 'gorgeous' and my oh my it is gorgeous! 

It applys better than many of the high end polishes I own! It just glides on and  the brush applicator does not shed any hairs or clump at all! 

The colour payoff is awesome and it has a two dimensional tone that gives off a light shimmer. It wears well and does not chip easily at all, I really do sing it's praises! 

In summary

Simply Gorgeous cosmetics are a welcome addition to the cosmetics industry, they are high quality, well made, affordable and have super cute packaging! 

For a new makeup brand I think they have hit it out of the park in terms of the quality of their products, I wish them every success in the future! 

Go support them and get yourselves Simply Gorgeous too! 

Estée Lauder DayWear Moisturiser

Estée Lauder Daywear is a facial moisturising cream with SPF 15. 

This award winning moisturiser combines the latest anti aging technology with Classic Estée Lauder skincare to produce  a rich, non greasy skin defending cream! 

The SPF 15 is essential for preventing ageing and sun damage whilst the anti oxidants diminish the first signs of ageing. 

I find this moisturiser a must have for underneath Estée Lauder doublewear foundation, it allows for truly easy and flawless application, keeps the skin looking healthy and hydrated and protects from environmental damage to the skin like pollution and sun damage. 

It has a light scent of cucumber which is beautifully refreshing and is rich enough to last all day long. 

This is to be applied morning and evening and comes two formulations for  normal & combination or dry skin. I found the normal to combination variety perfect for my normal to dry skin. 

This moisturiser would be ideal for ladies in their late twenties and thirties as their first step in anti ageing skincare as this is a great prevention product, and we all know that prevention is better than cure! 

RRP £40 available from Tyrers St. Helens 

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation

This foundation is a favourite amongst women of all ages making it the best selling Estée Lauder product of all time. 

Double Wear is a liquid foundation that claims to wear flawlessly for 15 hours, keep the complexion looking fresh, feel lightweight and comfortable on the skin and have medium to buildable coverage with a Demi matte finish.

Huge claims, but does it deliver? 

I'm pleased to tell you that it does! It really exceeded my expectations. As a beauty blogger I try and test a lot of products and many of them I find are over hyped, so it's refreshing to try something that delivers what it claims. 

Below is a photograph of me without any makeup. 

I have a slightly uneven skintone with some redness / dark circles / blemishes. 

Application 

I applied it to freshly cleansed and moisturised skin (Estée Lauder daywear moisturiser) 

I used a damp beauty blender sponge to apply this product because it's my preferred method, although Estée Lauder recommend the use of a foundation brush, my sponge worked perfectly. 

After application my skintone looked more even, the redness had covered and yet still looked natural and like skin! Not caked in makeup.

I went on to apply the rest of my makeup as usual.

My finished makeup look

I wore the makeup from 10am to 10pm to test out it's longevity, I'm pleased to say it held out really well. I didn't touch up at all! 

12 hours later still looking fresh faced!

My foundation stayed in place beautifully. It did not oxidise, cake, wear off or crease  into my fine lines at all. It remained fresh looking and perfect until bedtime!

It was completely comfortable to wear, it did not feel drying at all and it looked utterly flawless. 

This foundation looks like your skin - but better! 

I would recommend this foundation to ladies of any age, as it has a beautiful natural finish, it would be ideal for women with oily skin who find foundation wears off easily or oil seeps through on their T Zone, or for ladies who have a busy schedule and do not have time to regularly touch up with powder. 

Ladies with dry to very dry skin may want to consider trying this foundation with a rich moisturiser like Estée Lauder Daywear to ensure their skin maintains optimal moisture levels. 

What I find most impressive about this foundation is the level of coverage, because for something so lightweight and natural looking it really does cover a multitude of sins! So much so I can get away without concealer when wearing it! 

This product contains an SPF factor 10 and is oil and fragrance free! 

Available in shades to match any skintone! You can have a colour match consultation for FREE at Tyrers, Bridge Street, St. Helens - say I sent you! 

What are you waiting for? 

New Clinique cheek pop blushers

Cliniques newest line of blushers are my must have product for spring and summer 2014! 

From their sleek packaging to their daisy imprint they made my heart skit a beat when I spotted them! So Chique and pretty! 

I chose to review shade 002 Peach Pop because coral is my go to spring & summer shade when it comes to blushers and lipsticks. 

The product has high pigmentation so a little goes a long way, it has a satin finish which adds a healthy sheen to the cheeks without being shimmery or glittery, it doesn't look powdery and it stays on all day! 

The blush comes in several shades but I honestly cannot recommend this peach shade enough for spring and summer 2014, it is bang on trend. 

I haven't worn any of my other blushes all week since I've had this in my possession, it's safe to say I'm obsessed. 

It is fragrance free and allergy tested so it will work in in perfect harmony with your skin, and best of all it us £16.50 which is very reasonable! 

Get your hands on this blush at Tyrers of St Helens! Also available at other Clinique counters! 

Removing your makeup could save lives!

The recent explosion of no makeup selfies across social networking sites isn't just a trend, it's a revolution! 

I've seen many of my friends makeup free for the first time EVER! 

People might say we look amazing, but being honest most of us just don't feel comfortable without our makeup, so no matter how many comments we receive saying;

"You don't need makeup" 

"You're beautiful"

"Stunning"

"Gorgeous"

We still don't really believe it! 

For me makeup is as essential as clothing, I feel so much more confident when wearing it! 

I feel literally naked without it. However for such an important cause how could I say NO to baring my face? That would just be vein!

So I urge you, no natter how 'ugly' you think you look without your makeup to get it off and get involved! 

The truth is your makeup enhances your looks, but it doesn't change them. You are beautiful with or without makeup! 

No makeup selfies' raised a whopping £2 million for cancer research uk in just 48 hours! So get your makeup remover wipes out, get it off and snap a picture. It could save lives!! 

Text BEAT to 70099 to donate £3 to cancer research uk! 

Stay beautiful, 

Love Helen 

 

Manchester fashion week event

 I was invited to attend a fashion event for Manchester fashion week last night as a blogger, so of course I jumped at the chance. 

The event was held at the swanky Milton Club in Manchesters Deansgate. 

On arrival we were greeted by a shirtless hunk complete with chipendales style bow tie! He was juggling and breathing fire.

We were then checked off the guess list as we entered the venue, our coats were taken by the staff and we we're lead to a press board where we had our photographs taken 

It was all very surreal! We were then handed goody bags and led into the bar, where there were buff shirtless waiters  handing out complimentary champagne. 

The OMG Fashion spring / summer 14 collection was out on display for us to check out, and I photographed a few of my favourite pieces.  We were offered canapés and endless champagne, there were some reality tv stars present too! 

We had an absolutely fantastic evening and loved our red carpet experience! The dresses were beautiful and the colours bang on trend. 

Our goody bags contained Elemis, Yves Rocher, Dove, W7, bourjois, Baobella etc... So they were amazing! 

A wonderful evening for a wonderful fashion brand! 

You can visit their website at www.omgfashion.com