As part of my degree course I have been required to set up a new blog and I wasn't allowed to use an existing blog. I wasn't happy about this as I have put a lot into this blog and I feel as though I have to start all over again.
So, incase you worry, I will still be posting on here however I will also be making posts over on the new blog which I have named: Northern Beauty Blog because I'm a northern gal and wanted to show the north a little love.
I have only made two posts and it looks a little like a ghost town. So, could you all be so kind as to head over to the new blog and show it a little bit of love. I would really appreciate it.
I hope you are having a lovely day
Katie.
Tuesday 11 February 2014
Tuesday 4 February 2014
An Ode to Hydraluron
Recently I have been taking a keen interest in making sure I take good care of my skin. I have quite problematic skin and have been trying out products to get it on the road back to normality.
I have always wondered why my skin has soaked up my foundation and it has always extremely frustrated me when my foundation does not last past 12pm.
After much research and lots of help from one AMAZING blog by the skincare goddess that is Caroline Hirons, I have found out a lot about my skin and I thought it was about time I shared this with you.
You know that problem I mentioned earlier? Turns out it's dehydrated skin AND there is a way to get rid of it!
If you want to know more about Dehydrated skin and how to get rid of it, you can find out in the article I wrote for Fashion North last week - Dry or Dehydrated Skin: Do You Know The Difference
So, Caroline has mentioned many times of her holy grail product: Hydraluron. This is a rehydrating serum from Indeed Labs. It is packed with hyaluronic acid. This is an ingredient which is vital for rehydrating the skin. It holds up to 1000x its weight in water.
Now onto the effects. Is this really working?
The answer? YES IT IS. This tiny little product that I have added to my skincare routine has completely changed my skin for the better. My skin is a lot more rehydrated. It is more plump and holds make up really well. I no longer experience any flakiness of the skin.
Because my skin is now more rehydrated, I have noticed that the overall condition of my skin has improved and, slowly, it is on the road to normality. Because there isn't as much flakiness, the skin isn't over producing oil to compensate for the dryness... Longer lasting make up HOORAH
All of this is down to this one little product. My opinion? The best thing I have found for my skin in a long time.
Would I recommend this product? ABSOLUTELY YES.
Recently Indeed Labs have released Hydraluron moisture boosting masks. What are your opinions? are they worth the hype? I would love to hear from you
Katie
xx
I have always wondered why my skin has soaked up my foundation and it has always extremely frustrated me when my foundation does not last past 12pm.
After much research and lots of help from one AMAZING blog by the skincare goddess that is Caroline Hirons, I have found out a lot about my skin and I thought it was about time I shared this with you.
You know that problem I mentioned earlier? Turns out it's dehydrated skin AND there is a way to get rid of it!
If you want to know more about Dehydrated skin and how to get rid of it, you can find out in the article I wrote for Fashion North last week - Dry or Dehydrated Skin: Do You Know The Difference
So, Caroline has mentioned many times of her holy grail product: Hydraluron. This is a rehydrating serum from Indeed Labs. It is packed with hyaluronic acid. This is an ingredient which is vital for rehydrating the skin. It holds up to 1000x its weight in water.
Now onto the effects. Is this really working?
The answer? YES IT IS. This tiny little product that I have added to my skincare routine has completely changed my skin for the better. My skin is a lot more rehydrated. It is more plump and holds make up really well. I no longer experience any flakiness of the skin.
Because my skin is now more rehydrated, I have noticed that the overall condition of my skin has improved and, slowly, it is on the road to normality. Because there isn't as much flakiness, the skin isn't over producing oil to compensate for the dryness... Longer lasting make up HOORAH
All of this is down to this one little product. My opinion? The best thing I have found for my skin in a long time.
Would I recommend this product? ABSOLUTELY YES.
Recently Indeed Labs have released Hydraluron moisture boosting masks. What are your opinions? are they worth the hype? I would love to hear from you
Katie
xx
Monday 27 January 2014
Have I really been gone that long?! What's been happening with Katie
Well, hasn't it been a while!
So, I thought I would write a little post to let you know what's been happening.
Last time I posted I was in the middle of doing the Pixiwoo Intensive Beauty Course. I believe it was my first day there and I was promised to post about what I got up to... *slaps hand* I'm sorry I didn't do that however I did not expect to be so busy. So here are a few pictures of the makeup looks I created on each of the different days.
So I then had Christmas and New Year which was so lovely to spend time with the family and have a somewhat relaxing time. So, now we are here and the time is flying by ever so quickly again. Lottie the little puppy I posted about is going to be 1 next week! How time has flied! I cannot believe it she is the best little thing that has happened. She is the happiest little dog I have ever known and does not stop wagging her tail. She is so loving and so obedient as well... for my first ever dog I really am quite proud.
So, I thought I would write a little post to let you know what's been happening.
Last time I posted I was in the middle of doing the Pixiwoo Intensive Beauty Course. I believe it was my first day there and I was promised to post about what I got up to... *slaps hand* I'm sorry I didn't do that however I did not expect to be so busy. So here are a few pictures of the makeup looks I created on each of the different days.
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| Every day with added red lip |
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| Bridal - my fave |
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| Drag day - this is not me by the way! |
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| Period make up... yes that is Sam Chapman in the background |
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| My most favourite - freestyle |
Just after the course I came home to celebrate my 18th. Yipee! I had a lovely time and received some lovely gifts.
I then graduated from college with really good grades and I started university in September. I am currently at University of Sunderland studying Fashion Journalism and I am having SO much fun. One of my lecturers used to write for Grazia Magazine!! However there is LOADS of work. I really have met some amazing people including the lovely Emily Parker from emulehparker.co.uk and Megan Fife from Talking About M. I also have made friends with Kate, the most loveliest country girl who is sick to death of me nagging her about not using moisturiser. (KATE IF YOU ARE READING THIS SLAP SOME ON NOW) I also met Mike, who is Vivienne Westwood obsessed and knows everything and anything about fashion. And not to mention Elliott who would be unrecognisable without his famous quiff.
I then had a little bit of a tough time as we found out some bad news within the family but everything is on the up now and we are on the road to recovery!
A major achievement for me in 2013 was that I passed my driving test with no faults! I could't have been any more happier and student loan... bought me a lovely little VW Up as my first car. I decided to name her Valerie. I love driving her so much and it has made things a lot easier. I no longer have to leave the house at 6:45am to get to Uni for a 9am lecture... I am enjoying my lie ins too.
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| Valerie - Val for short |
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| See what I mean about being so happy? |
So I thought I would share with you my intentions for 2014... a little late I know but I still have 11 months to complete them! Plus, the christmas chocolate needed eating!!
I have decided that 2014 is the year that I am going to become more healthy and fitter. I started slimming world last year just before Christmas (wrong time I know) however I had my weigh in today and I am 1lbs off losing my first stone!
I also intend to start running again as I really enjoyed it and I felt a lot fitter.
And last BUT not least... I intend to post more regularly on here! So... suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
So, have a good day whatever you are up to and we WILL see each other again A LOT sooner than last time!!
Katie.
xx
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