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DESERT ISLAND DUO

You're stranded on a desert island, what two beauty items do you have with you?

Last week I discovered two items that I can now say will always find a place in my makeup bag.

The Carmex moisturizing lip balm and Maybelline New York's Dream Fresh BB Cream.

I suffer from the occasional bout of eczema from time to time from legs, elbows, arms and even my face. I even get it around my lips once in a blue moon. This past week has been one of those weeks were I wake up with burning lips, reach for the lip balm and moisturizer and try to calm this episode down. My strawberry chapstick was making it worse and I was struggling to find a suitable replacement until the nice lady in Boots recommended a little pot of Carmex, now I don't know anything about this brand or product but what I can tell you is that it instantly soothed my chapped lips with a lovely menthol feeling and it lasts for a fair amount of time.

The little pot now lives by my side.

Why the Maybelline BB cream?

I chose this product because I was getting bored of my old one, the Garnier Skin Perfector. I think I was just kidding my self that it was evening my skin tone out and doing me any good.

It was a bit of a gamble buying the Maybelling BB cream because I had never used it previously and have never read any reviews, I can say I am thoroughly impressed with it.

It doesn't look caked on which is a big thing for me, I am quite low maintenance with my everyday look.

It lifts my under eye dark circles a few shades without using concealer, it's so easy to put on, so easy you could probably do it in the dark (handy for those winter mornings).

I LOVE this BB cream and highly recommend it if you have trouble getting an even complexion and don't use full face primers.

BITS AND BOBS FROM LONDON TOWN

The Millenium Hotel in Mayfair where myself and my boyfriend stayed.

A gorgeous Chanel bracelet that caught my eye, I had to get a photo although I did get told off for it!

SWIMSUIT OR BIKINI?

Anyone else fed up of these cold mornings and wet weekends?

I for one am, so to cheer my self up and get that summery feeling I browse through all the online stores and pick out my favourite swimwear. Seeing as I am scheduled to be flitting off to a country blessed by almost permanent sunshine in May I think this is a great opportunity to purchase a new swimwear outfit.

ASOS is always a good place to start and all budgets are accommodated for unless you are looking to splash out, purposely.

These are my favourites from the site, floral and brights are definitely catching my eye this year and Im looking for a piece that doesn't make me feel self conscious around others.

Do you have any sites to recommend for swimwear?

Please leave a comment below!

Review: Fujifilm Instax 210

Move over Polaroid, there's a new instant camera on the scene!

These days seems like all of the blogging community, artsy tourists and party hard it girls such as Hanna Beth own what seems to be the newest fashion accessory, the Fujifilm Instax Mini or the Instax 210.

I was lucky enough to receive the Instax 210 as a gift from my partner at Christmas and want to share with you my views.

Appearance

As you can see it's of a medium size and made out of plastic, this makes it small enough to fit in your handbag and light enough so you dont feel like you're lugging it around with you. It also comes with a number of accessories, a material cord attachment which enables you to carry it round your neck or shoulder and removable plastic lens that has a slight magnified effect for those closer shots.

Film

This is the film I use for my camera, I was given this brand and dont really know what other options there are. This type seems to work perfect for me.

Performance

The 210 is very easy to set up.

Firstly you insert 4 AA batteries into the side of the camera, you then unpack the film box and slot it into the back of the camera. You should hear a click when closing the sliding door at the back, you are then ready to go!

Switch the camera on and snap away!

(Please note, to get the right exposure balance for your photos you need to use the black slip of film you receive when taking your first photograph to cover your shots, unless you want over exposed prints of course)

Overall this camera is a great investment if your looking at buying an instant camera and I am very glad to have received one as a gift.

You can buy them from many websites online but I would always advise buying from the manufacturer if you are unsure about quality issues.

Visit Fujifilm.com for more in depth information on their products.

Mixed Up: OOTD

Military shirt; New Look, Sweater;Primark, Skater skirt; Topshop, Boots; New Look, Ring; New Look. Photo Credit: Kirsty Jones

December Wishlist

1. Annabel Multiway Bra by Something Wicked

2. Lorelei Dress by Pinupgirlclothing.com

3. Black Magic Mascara by Eyeko

4. Black Marion Shoulder Bag by Alexander Wang

It's nearly Christmas and I STILL have four things left to panic buy on friday! I really should have kept to my list I made months ago but girls do tend to go crazy in the festive season.

Oh well, if anyone wishes to buy me any of the above then please do...

Have a great Christmas everyone.

Watch out for my Christmas photo post next week!

Mallzee

Did someone mention online shopping?

I thought so, well fear not for I have some information to share with you all.

The lovely Cally from the Mallzee press team contacted me earlier this week asking if I was interested in helping get the word out about their new website which is going to be officially launched later on this year.

What IS Mallzee all about?

Mallzee is about "creating a new experience for shopping online".

To achieve this the team have come up with the ingenious idea of having users create their own mall in which they add their favourite brands to said mall, with over 200 brands already signed up I'm sure there's going to be plenty to choose from.

The Mallzee software then obtains a list of suitable products to match the users choices with regards to their favourite brands,then parades them in the mall. You can also invite your friends to visit your mall through Facebook chat, discussing your choices and favourite items.

As well as having your mall suited to your taste in whatever it is you are shopping for, Mallzee have created a way in which you can earn money when one of your friends shops at your mall. Sounds crazy, but yes, you get paid when friends shop at your mall. You're earning money without lifting a finger!

To sign up ready for the launch go to Mallzee.com and enter your email address, you will also be entered into a prize draw to be in for the chance of winning £100/$155 of shopping vouchers and other lovely goodies.