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This post is all about my HD Brow experience at Charley’s Angels Hair Nails & Beauty in North Devon – Barnstaple. It’s a lovely salon situated in Barnstaple tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the busy streets. The feel of the salon for me is a lovely boutique style, all the team are very welcoming offering refreshment from a menu of; coffee,tea or even a glass of prosecco. One of the main things I noticed when walking in other than the beautiful decor was the amazing smell of the salon, they work with and sell the beautiful Aroma Works the range varies from hand creams, bath bombs to their famous deffuser’s all of their products are made with 100% pure essential oils and all natural ingredients.

So I’ve always wanted HD Brows but being qualified in waxing I’ve always been a little lazy and waxed my own my brows for convenience also topped up with a little bit of  Benefits gimme brow or pencil my brows aren’t a bad shape, so I just assumed that a HD Brow couldn’t do much for me…. Boy was I wrong!

I had my Hd appointment with the owner and master stylist Charley Klein, I had to fill out a medical record treatment card and had a consultation prior to determine the shape and shade of the brows that I wanted to achieve and was asked to browse through a couple of the HD Brow ‘look books’. The way HD Brows work means that you could possibly achieve the perfect HD Brow shape on your first visit, whilst others may need a few treatments and be advised to grow in more eyebrow hairs to get the result they want. For me it was wanting a little more definition and shape so I didn’t have to pencil before applying my usual – Benefit Gimme Brow.

For me there is five main steps to the HD Brow – Tint, Wax, Thread, Tweeze, Trim. Charley begins by thoroughly tinting all of the brow hairs including the fluffy finer ones around the edge of the brow, this is to make sure she has maximum hair to work with to achieve a fuller/healthier looking brow. Then it’s a wax, waxing both the top and bottom of the brows using the HD Brow guidelines to achieve the famous HD (high-definition) shape. I’ve got to say after having years of waxing this has been one of the best brow wax’s I have had, the wax wasn’t to hot and it was completely pain-free. After the wax has been done Charley then threads and plucks the fluffy hairs to blend in and fine tune my brows.  My favourite part is the tweeze and trimming, its rare we trim our brows but its such a huge part in creating the HD brow helping all the hairs lie in the right shape – There is nothing worse than having those crazy long hairs that never seem to lay right! Charley finished by closing my pores and making sure my foundation was perfect after removing a small amount before to make sure the area was clean to work with. She blends the HD foundation in with my own to make sure I have no patchy areas and then adds a small amount of eyebrow pencil or powder (if needed for those who need to fill in any gaps whilst encouraging hair growth from any previous over plucked areas)

Above is my before and after (Just before my treatment and right after) I’m extremely happy with how my brows have transformed on my first appointment I’m already looking forward to going back for my next one! This is a treatment I would recommend to every one with all different types of brows the HD Brow caters to ALL brow types its super amazing and a must try. Ahh I’m hooked!

At the end of the appointment Charley will answer any questions you may have and will also let you know the HD Brow products she has used on you during you’re treatment giving you the chance to then purchase them if you wish. You are given all the correct after care as well as a lovely leaflet with repeated after care and products on the reverse side so you know exactly how to care for your brows after you have had them done. The appointment can last between 45 minutes to an hour.

The price of Hd Brows at Charley’s Angels is – HD Brows (With Initial Consultation) £27.50 with our Stylist £32.00 with our Pro Stylist

HD Brows Express (No Dye) £17.50 Keep you’re eyes peeled for a HD Brow product review as I’ve got the High definition Lash & Brow Booster £39.50 – Pro Pencil £18.00 and the Pro Shaper £7.00. I’m excited to try the Pro Pencil you use the Pro Shaper blade to fine tune the end of the pencil so you can create small hair like pencil strokes!

I hope you have enjoyed reading my HD Brow and salon experience review post? If you have had HD Bows before or even been to Charley’s Angels Hair Nails & Beauty I would love to know you’re thoughts. So please feel free to leave me a comment in the comments box below.

Contact details for Charley’s Angels Hair Nails & Beauty – 01237 321005 http://www.beautyinbarnstaple.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CharleysAngelsNailsandBeauty/?fref=ts

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Photo Credits – Gabrielle Antonia

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The lovely team at Zaful have very kindly sent me some beautiful items from their website to review for you lovely people – http://www.zaful.com. Zaful have the most fab range of; clothing, accessories, handbags, shoes and more, they have it all! I’ve got to say they have become a favourite website of mine since receiving my lovely items I’m already looking at more accessories and clothing to order, the clothing the quality was great. I was mainly worried about the standard of the jewelry as I’m not a huge fan of wearing costume jewelry due to being let down in the past with the quality being poor. I was very impressed with Zaful’s jewelry, I chose a beautiful arrow arm cuff, necklace (comes in silver or gold) and a turquoise marble bracelet (comes in silver or gold).

One of my favourite items was from their clothing range it’s a pair of pink pleated cropped trousers, I’m in love with these trousers they come in either pink or black. Pleats are on trend for summer and autumn/winter. weather it be trousers, culottes or skirts I think pleats will be something we will see a lot of towards the end of the summer. I’m gradually building my pleated clothing collection already.

  The last item I chose was a pair of transparent famed mirrored sunglasses. Again I was a little worried about quality because I find a lot of non branded sun glasses can be quite filmsy but they are so sturdy and just beautiful! I love the transparent frame and the light pink mirrored lens. Mirrored sunglasses have been a favourite for the celebs this year too, the likes of Kyle Jenner, Rhianna and Rita Ora all have been rocking the mirrored look. You can choose your colour preference of lens to on their site, they come in either pale pink or ice blue. Costing £3.19 (amazing price to hey!)

I will add a list of links to the items I ordered underneath with prices.

– http://www.zaful.com/transparent-mirrored-butterfly-sunglasses-p_194956.html?lkid=14916 £3.19 – http://www.zaful.com/pure-color-pleated-cropped-pants-p_169899.html?lkid=14916 £21.60 – http://www.zaful.com/faux-gem-cupid-arrow-bracelet-p_193414.html?lkid=14916 £1.68 – http://www.zaful.com/faux-turquoise-arrowhead-cuff-bracelet-p_195536.html?lkid=14916 £1.63 – http://www.zaful.com/three-layered-pendant-necklace-p_181738.html?lkid=14916 £1.88

You can find Zaful on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you head over to their website Zaful are giving their costumers a rio olympic 15% off. Use code – OLPC15 (Amazing!! So hurry hurry and place your order before the code ends) They also ship worldwide and orders over $30 are FREE delivery! I had no problems with receiving my order it arrived in the allotted time they gave me which wasn’t long at all.

I hope you’ve enjoyed reading all about my Zaful apparel experience please let me no what you think, if you have any questions or if you’ve ordered any thing from Zaful before?

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I received a email from LUSH Exeter a couple of weeks ago inviting me to a summer bloggers event held in the Exeter store on 29th July 16 and of course I said YES!

The event was covering their new Naked – non packaged products, we began our evening by exploring the shop in our own time to take some photos and meet the lovely team (Lou, Adam and Elsa) they put on a lovely spread of sparkling waters, fruits and snacks for every one.

The LUSH Exeter store do put on event evenings for the public, for any one wanting to book or host (something I never knew they did! This would be a great evening for you LUSH lovers out there wanting a private taste of the shop or even for a hen, birthday or occasion party) Adam explained to us that they like to begin their evenings with a game, so gave us a little taster/ice breaker of what you might expect if you book a evening with them. It was also a great way to introduce us bloggers to each other and have a giggle, it was a egg and spoon race to introduce their first product of the evening – The Lava Lamp Bath Bomb.

A shot of me in giggles doing the egg and spoon race taken by the lovely Lucie Leanne from https://lucieleannexo.wordpress.com/

Here it is.. How gorgeous does the NEW Lava Lamp Bath Bomb look – major heart eyes, the smell is divine of course – mandarin, tangerine and orange flower. You can place your hand in the water to create a pattern and the oils all infuse back together this is one you really have to see for your self!

We were super lucky to be able to create/make from scratch our own Comforter, this had to be my favourite part of the bloggers evening. I love the comforter as it’s one of my favourites, smelling of blackcurrant and bergamot fragrance. The way they create the Comforter at the LUSH factory is similar to a cake, mixing two colours white and pink then leaving them to rise. They then roll out both mixtures together into a roulade cutting them down into the comforter. But because we were creating our own individual comforters to take home and wanting to make the experience a little more personal we used two balls from each colour moulding them together with a twist to the create the traditional comforter look.

Underneath I have left my take on the LUSH Comforter we made, I cant wait to use this. It was so much harder than it looked.

We were also treated to a little pamper this was to show us the new Naked – non packaged products the lovely LUSH team set up three stations; Shower, massage and hair! I had a consultation and try at the shower section. I tried three products; 1.Sugar Scrub Body Scrub, 2.King of Skin and 3.Beautiful Shower Gel.

My favourite of the three was the Sugar Scrub I loved the smell it has Fennel and Ginger they say it’s said to be a diuretic, so may help water and toxins drain from the tissues. It’s a gentle scrub for everyday use and you only need a pinch! I actually brought this at the end take home (I couldn’t resist) £2.95

We ended on the hair section, I was super excited to hear about the hair care they offer as I’ve not tried anything from that range. Lou explained to everyone the hair cycle and the naked hair products they have to offer and how they work they cater to almost every hair type, I was so impressed with the naked solid shampoo bars and their beautiful natural cents.

They finished the evening with a lucky dip for us all, I picked African Paradise – Body Conditioner ( I haven’t used this before so of course I was so excited to try it) I also picked up a couple of the LUSH products – Sugar Scrub Body Scrub £2.95 and Think Pink Bath Bomb £2.75.

The LUSH Exeter team very kindly gave us a goodie bag generously filled with some LUSH goodies, In my bag; I received Karma Bubble Bar, Pink Flamingo Bubble Bar and Godiva Shampoo Bar. So expect a post all about my LUSH goodie bag soon.

I want to take a minute to give a big thank you to the LUSH Exeter team who invited me to the summer beauty bloggers event and keeping us all up to date with all the LUSH products including the new Naked – non packaged products. It was also great to meet other local bloggers I had a fabulous evening.

I hope you enjoyed my LUSH Exeter bloggers event post please feel free to leave me any comments or questions below, or if you have been to a LUSH event I would love to no your thoughts.

https://uk.lush.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lushexeter/

Photo credits – Gabrielle Antonia

    LUSH bloggers event – Exeter I received a email from LUSH Exeter a couple of weeks ago inviting me to a summer bloggers event held in the Exeter store on 29th July 16 and of course I said YES!

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Sundays OOTD

Coconut Lane Luxe Mirrored Miami Sunglasses £24 http://www.coconut-lane.com/sunglasses/luxe-silver-sunglasses Don’t forget girlies you can use my discount code gabylovell20 to receive 20% off your order at http://www.coconut-lane.com/ amazing huh! New Look Ribbed Black Crop – £5.99 New Look Grey Pleated Midi Skirt – £12.99 Primark Pink Sports Trainers – £12.99 Photo credits – Gabrielle Antonia

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July's Never-Ending Summer Birch box review

July’s Never-Ending Summer Birch box review

July’s Never-Ending Sumer Birch Box has been my favourite box so far it has two full size products – LOC x Millie Mackintosh lip pencil and John Frieda’s 7 day in shower treatment. I’m super happy with everything I received in my Julys Box. I will be using all of the products and I can’t wait to try them all. LOC x Millie Mackintosh –  Ultra Gloss Lip Pencil, Bohemian Rose RRP £9 John Frieda – 7…

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So my Monday wasn’t to bad, it was a delivery day (my favorite kind of day)! I received a parcel from the team at Amy Childs Collection there were two beautiful body-con dresses, Rose and Libby! 

Libby – Black Size Uk 10 £55.00

The Libby dress is definitely a dress that I will get a lot of use from, it’s a of the shoulder dress with twin strap detailing and a Bardot neck line. To dress it down I would team it with a pair of black trainers – Pumas or Converse and add a black or nude-pink bomber jacket to create that every day look.

Rose – Floral print Size Uk 10 – £60.00

  The Rose floral print dress is perfect for summer, events, weddings or even work occasions. The print for me is beautiful but a little bold for day-to-day wear, you could definitely pull it of for office wear or if your job requires a smarter look.

The quality of the dresses are of a good standard and the material is thick enough to give you good support, I felt comfortable wearing these dresses with out a bra. The delivery time on the dresses was super fast, AC Collection offer next day delivery on orders made before 3pm and free shipping on orders over £75, they also offer free returns.

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    Amy Childs Collection review * So my Monday wasn't to bad, it was a delivery day (my favorite kind of day)! I received a parcel from the team at 

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My number one on my wish list for July is Contour Cosmetics, Contour Pallet their contour pallets are loved by celebs and make up artists world wide such as make up artist Mario Dedivanovic, Kim Kardashian, Charlotte Crosby, Michelle Keegan and Katie Price. I can’t wait to give their Contour Original Multi Use Contouring Set in large a go. Check out their Instagram if you’ve not heard of them to see what there all about @contourcosmetics this is definitely one to watch! The Contour Original Multi Use Large Pallet is £42  They also have this pallet in a small compact at £28

  Contour Cosmetics say – A unique contour set. combining six easy to apply,  effortless-to-blend, creamy formulas. Highlight, Illuminate and enhance your look – contour your way to flawless skin features and an immaculate complexion. Visit their website at www.contourcosmetics.co.uk

Bare Minerals is next on my list, the new in limited edition Bare Minerals Ready Colour Boost – The Stolen Heart looks divine! It’s such a beautiful blush colour, this would be the perfect cheek blush and highlight in one. The Bare Minerals Ready Colour Boost is £24.

Bare Minerals say – NEW limited edition Lovescape Escape into the look of love. bareminerals Ready Color Boost in The Stolen Heart delivers soft, stay-true buildable colour that enhances your complexion with a beautiful boost. Escape into the look of love with this limited-edition bareMinerals READY Color Boost from the NEW spring collection Love scape. http://www.bareminerals.co.uk

Lord and Berry is a brand I have always wanted to try, their Allure Matte Lord And Berry Crayon Lipstick is one I need to add to my lip collection! The colours they offer for the matte crayon lipstick are a perfect mix for all skin tones. It’s definitely about time I try it for myself! I absolutely LOVE the description they give for the Lord And Berry Allure Matte Crayon Lipstick…. http://shop.lordandberry.com/uk/ The Matte Crayon Lipsticks are £10 each.

Few things make you look more ‘dressed’ than a daring matte lip, and this clutch-bag compatible crayon combines incredible, indelible pigment-payoff with a cocktail of hydrating extracts to make your pout ‘pop’. Available in a spectrum of sumptuous shades, it looks stunning blurred out with your fingers for a ‘just caught kissing’ effect.

  Anastasia Beverly Hills is another brand I have wanted to try for a long time and its a product that a lot of bloggers I follow rave about! Why I have never ordered from them I will never no, I must be mad. I’ve been looking at there Brow Definer in the colour Taupe, I was so amazed at how many colours they offer for there brow definers so you really can choose the perfect colour for your brows. I’m big on brows and have tried lots of different pencils, brushed and fillers. Anastasias brow definer has a retractable triangular tip (great for precision), which they say can be used in three different ways to outline and fill your brows. http://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com The Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer is $23 which would be around £17.23.

  Last but not least – Benefit have recently updated their brow range and packaging – so excited about this because I love the Benefit brow collection. I have currently been using Benefit Gimme Brow this is a every day go to product for me at the moment. So I’m looking at the High Brow Glow Brow Highlighter this is one for adding that extra finish to your brows to give them that sharp, polished professional look. There luminous eye brow pencil with a new smooth, blendable formula (they say) gives you an instant eye-opening WOW! A single stroke of the glowing champagne-pink shade under arches instantly illuminates & gives a lifted look. Signature Tips & Tricks included! I’m convinced I don’t no about you? https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk/en-gb The High Brow Glow Brow Highlighter is £17.50

I hope you have enjoyed reading my July make-up wish list, please feel free leave leave me your thoughts and if you have tried or want to try any of these products. Or even if you can recommend any other products that I have not mentioned in this post, I always love to hear about new products.

Picture credits – Contour Cosmetics http://www.contourcosmetics.co.uk Lord & Berry – http://shop.lordandberry.com/uk/ Bareminerals http://www.bareminerals.co.uk Anastasia Beverly Hills http://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com Benefit https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk/en-gb

      July make-up wish list My number one on my wish list for July is Contour Cosmetics, Contour Pallet their contour pallets are loved by celebs and make up artists world wide such as make up artist Mario Dedivanovic, Kim Kardashian, Charlotte Crosby, Michelle Keegan and Katie Price.

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This is a review of my three favorites at the moment from the Bumble and Bumble hair care range. Bumble and Bumble is a hair care range that works directly and exclusively with high end salons and department stores around the world, such as Selfridges, Space and they have also released their rage in some major Boots stores. Lots of the celebs/models are using Bumble products e.g. Kendall Jenner, Kirsten Dunst, Liam Payne the list is endless. They were founded in 1977 on the fringe of New York’s Hairdressers Row and their first product was revealed in 1990 called Brilliantine, born out of a need to develop products (that weren’t around at the time) that hairdressers could use editorially – ones that could be layered and mixed to produce a broad range of effects.

We are super lucky to have a salon in the North Devon area called Steven & Laurent Hairdressers that stock the Bumble products in their extremely beautiful London style salon (its definitely one to visit if your in the area, the way id describe the decor is ‘Lost In Wonderland’) they have the full range available in their ‘in salon’ Bumble store and have regular Bb product training so they have all the product knowledge available! The next Bumble registered salon or store would be Exeter, Bristol or Bath.

Pret-a-powder is one of Bb’s top sellers and has been rated a four star rating on their website its equal parts dry shampoo, style extender and volume in a pinch! This is one of my favourite products at the moment I love dry shampoo I even use it as a styling tool to create volume and to give my hair a boost on its second or third day of its big bouncy blow dry. The Pret-a-powder is the perfect mix of dry shampoo and style extender for giving your hair that much needed boost from the root, I apply this to the root of my hair sectioning around the face and applying on dry hair. The more I use it the more I love it and its my go to instead of my usual dry shampoo.

The Pret-a-powder comes in two different sizes 56g £22.00 and 14g (travel size) at £7.50 I’ve had mine (56g) for three months and I don’t think I’ve even used half of it yet! So its great value for money. This is going to be one of my must have festival products that will come with me to every festival and trips away I have this year! My second product is the Thickening spray teamed with my third the Thickening Dry Spun Finish. These products are the perfect combo for big; bouncy, healthy and thick looking hair! The way Bumble and Bumble have designed their products is that they can be layered with out creating a heavy build up and giving your hair that greasy look! Every product can be teamed with another creating endless looks.

I use the Thickening spray from root to ends on clean towel-dried hair, I love that its a liquid pump spray bottle meaning you can apply accurate and evenly giving my hair the full and luscious look. This spray does not leave your hair feeling heavy or sticky. Bumble and Bumble have some really helpful tutorials on their get the look page, demonstrating all different styles that are easy to create at home using the Bb range.

I’ve posted a couple of my favourite curled looks that I have created using the Bumble and Bumble Thickening range from root to ends and Pret-a-powder to give me that extra root lift. I have used the Babyliss Pro Conical Wand 32-19mm to give me a “big bouncy blow dry” look. I finished these looks by using the Thickening Dry Spun Finish its perfect for all hair types and to use after heat styling to give your hair that instant fullness and texture.

Exclusive offers page – http://www.bumbleandbumble.co.uk/exclusive_offers/index.tmpl defiantly check out their exclusive offers page, this has a couple of codes to use at the check out if you spend or buy a certain amount. Also when you first go onto the Bb website they give you the chance to enter your email for a 10% off your first purchase so don’t forget to do this too.

Products to try next? Full potential hair preserving booster spray – A highly potent and restorative Booster Spray that includes the Full Potential Hair Preserve Blend that helps hair look fuller and feel thicker. This is for anyone who wants fuller looking, stronger feeling hair – especially those with fine, thinning or breakage-prone locks. Repair blow dry – This serum-in-creme elixir for dry or damaged hair helps seal split ends and protects against heat, breakage and UV damage, too. Proven to help repair hair and keep styles looking healthy for up to 3 days. For dry or damaged hair that needs tender loving care. Bb Curl Defining Creme – Its a shape-enhancing creme that creates flexible curls with separation. Their curl-optimising HydraSculpt Blend, mixed with Brazilian oils, helps create controlled, moisturised curls.

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What is Coconut Lane?  “Coconut Lane brings you the ultimate in chic home ware and fashion accessories – bringing you class, sass and a bit of mean girls badass along the way. With pop culture and social media at the heart of their brand, they’ve merged modern day fun into classy products that you’ll love. Their products are created for the dreamers of the world – for those who dare to believe and then make it happen. With this ethos at the heart of all their products, they aim to inspire and motivate, turning dreams into a reality”.

I’ve recently been in touch with Coconut Lane after seeing their website www.coconutlane.com and finding out that they collaborate with all types of bloggers. I spoke to Charlotte the founder and CEO she’s super lovely and confirmed that I’m now a Coconut Queen. Their website is so unique it’s all about cute accessories, funky home wear, jewellery etc you really should go and check them out!

If you want you head over to Coconut Lane and see anything that takes your fancy (I have to warn you its hard to leave with out finding something!) I have an exclusive discount code just for your self’s – gabylovell20 if you enter this at the check out you will receive 20% off, amazing. Keep your eyes pealed for my Coconut Lane haul I’m so excited to do my first “queen” haul.

Coconut Lane really do have the best collection of fashion accessories – imagine chic, with a cross between marble and mermaid. Above are some of my top picks.

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Temple Spa skin therapy class experience

Temple Spa skin therapy class experience

  This week I went to my first Temple Spa skin therapy class evening, it was led by Hayley Boyles who’s a fully trained Temple Spa lifestyle consultant. Hayley’s position within Temple Spa is to offer the ultimate spa to go “girls night in” experience in your home or choice of venue with 2-8 of your family or friends. You can only find Temple spa sold exclusively in Harrods, Selfridges and some…

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I’ve been looking for a new cleanser to add to my facial regime I’ve been wanting to try the Micellar water for sometime now after hearing people rave about it and of course doing some research first..

What is Micellar water? Micellar water uses tiny Micelle particles to draw out make-up, including waterproof mascara, sebum and impurities from the skin. It’s well known that models swear by it and every make-up artist has one in his or her kit and with their no rinse, three in one formulas they’re perfect for late night and travelling. Another plus side is Micellar waters are free of soap and alcohol they are a more gentle alternative to harsh face wipes, meaning you can use it all over your face with no worries. It’s perfect for when you’re in a rush or on the go. It has been around for over a hundred years, first gaining motion in France, where it was made to help Parisians deal with the region’s infamously harsh water supply. I instantly thought PERFECT I’m of to Greece and this would be AMAZING for then and the best time to start using it!

I picked the L’Oreal Paris skin perfection Micellar water up in my local super market (ASDA store) on offer for £2.50 its usually £4.99 (I was so happy about finding this discount) I felt with such a price drop I defiantly had to try it, not every where sells L’Oreal most Boots; Super drug or major drugstores will stock some or all of the L’Oreal range they offer a skin and hair range. The L’Oreal skin perfection Micellar water is hypoallergenic which is suitable for sensitive skin including no alcohol and perfumes.

How I use it? I have added Micellar water in my facial regime at night, I use Simple facial wipes to remove what I can of my makeup then I add a small amount of the L’Oreal Micellar water onto a cotton pad and wipe the remainder of my makeup of (I use this is my cleanser) a small amount goes a long way this is a product you definitely don’t have to over use, there is also no need to rub this product! You could certainly use this as makeup remover on it’s own but you would need a thin layer of makeup for this, I would say if you have more than a thin layer on you would need to use a facial wipe etc before to remove most of it. I have some times been adding a toner on top but you are able to get away without adding a toner with this. I do also use this to cleanse my face in the mornings, its a all rounder!

Dior, high end Micellar water

Lancome, high end Micellar water

How does it leave my skin? The L’Oreal Micellar water does not have much smell to it, which I always think is a good thing meaning it’s likely to not have any perfumes added! It isn’t too oily, and you really do only need a small amount to be able to cleanse your face and neck. I was amazed how it left my skin after the first cleanse with it being a NO RINSE cleanser I was definitely intrigued to give it a go.. It swiftly removed every last bit of makeup and dirt from my face/eyes and neck, leaving me with super soft skin and my face feeling so refreshed and clean!

I would say for me this is a serious game changer for all the make-up removers and cleansers out there, it doesn’t smear your make up around, it doesn’t sting and is suitable to use around the sensitive eye area, it is suitable for ALL skin types; dry, sensitive and acne prone. Rather containing a soapy solution that can strip your skin and leave behind harsh chemicals the micelles cling on to the dirt and make-up on your skin and dissolve them leaving behind a refreshed glow. That’s a big all rounder with some major pluses and benefits!

Simple, drug store Micellar water

Garnier, drug store Micellar water

Have you used or been using the Micellar water, have any thoughts, likes or dislikes about this product or could even recommend me another brand of Micellar water to try? Please feel free to leave a comment below on your thoughts.

Below is a link to the L’Oreal Paris website http://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/skin-care/face-cleanser-and-toner/skin-perfection-purifying-micellar-water

Picture Credits – Gabrielle Antonia; Lancome, Dior, Simple, Garnier

L’Oreal Paris Micellar water review I've been looking for a new cleanser to add to my facial regime I've been wanting to try the Micellar water for sometime now after hearing people rave about it and of course doing some research first..

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Frank Body Coffee Scrub review

Frank Body Coffee Scrub review

I originally come across Frank Body on Instagram over at @FrankBod I then went onto their website to read about the coffee based skin care.. Frank Body say “I’m an Australian made coffee-based skincare range that targets cellulite, stretch marks and other skin conditions to leave your skin feeling soft and supple”  Amazing right? There was so much to choose from on their website over at…

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Olaplex hair treatment review

Olaplex hair treatment review

My review and thoughts on the revolutionary Olaplaex in salon system. Friday 29th at the hair salon, I treated my self to the Olaplex treatment whilst having my roots done. Is it worth the hype? It’s a added cost on top of your usual hair price which will vary per salon but It’s TOTALLY worth it. For anyone that’s not heard of the Olaplex before it really is the best thing since sliced bread!…

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  Me a Liebster Award.. Thank you so much to The MakeUpButterfly I’m so grateful to have been nominated for a Liebster Award considering my blog is so new, I’ve been nominated by the lovely Make Up Butterfly I will post a link to her wonderful blog below or she is linked above, you must check her out. I’m so thankful to all my followers I have reached over 140 followers since I started Gabrielle Antonia in February 2016!

So Make Up Butterfly has given me some Liebster award questions to answer I will try to answer them the best I can..

What is your favourite ever lipstick shade? My favourite lip stick shade changes almost daily, at the moment I would have to say.. A drug store lipstick at ONLY £1 called MUA make up academy matte in shade Fawn Fancy (this is a lovely nude shade)

What is your dream career? A dream career for me would be to be doing Gabrielle Antonia blog full time and intertwine my hair qualification to travel the world being creative and my own boss

What do you do to relax/chill out? I rarely have time to relax and chill out my life seems to be forever busy, I would say I’m at my most relaxed when I’m sleeping! I do try my best when I can to do at least 5-10 minutes of mediation somewhere with no TV or social media on

Summers or winters? I’m defiantly a summer girl, I LOVE the sun! Weather it’s in Devon on a beach; in my garden sunbathing or on a beautiful beach abroad. I truly am at my happiest when I’m in the sunshine with the wind in my hair

What is your favourite makeup brand? My favorite make up brand.. This is another one that changes almost daily, something I use every day is Estee Lauder double wear foundation in Ivory Beige. Soo I would say Estee Lauder (at the moment)

What is your biggest fear? My biggest fear is probably growing old alone, we all deserve a soulmate and a good supportive group of girlfriends

If you could move to any part of the world right now, where would you go and why? If I could move to any part of the world it would have to be some where with lots of culture and of course SUN! I would say Thailand, it has the most beautiful tropical beaches; beautiful ancient ruins to see, lots of culture and simple living. I’ve never been but it’s on my bucket list of places to visit

Who/What inspired you to start this blog? I was inspired to start Gabrielle Antonia blog because I have a passion for fashion/styling; make up and also decor. I love to share new things I’ve found with people also the things I love and would want others to try. I love the idea of having somewhere to come and write I find it quite therapeutic

Favourite celebrity? I can’t say I have a favourite celebrity.. I suppose I’ve never thought about it

What is your personal style statement? My personal style statement would have to be my hair, being big bouncy curls

If you were given 1 million dollars to spend on what/where would you spend and why? If I was given 1 million dollars to spend on what ever I liked.. I would definitely donate some to a charity were I would like to go and spend some time doing volunteer work. Secondly I would 100% take some time from my busy life and travel this beautiful world, thirdly I would shop shop shop

I hope you enjoyed reading my answers you now know a little bit more about me..

Thank you again to The Make Up Butterfly over at https://themakeupbutterfly.wordpress.com

I would like to nominate

https://klytalks.wordpress.com https://thelifelaurenleads.wordpress.com https://mypurseandme.com https://thebeautysanctuary.wordpress.com http://www.daisyamber.co.uk https://jacandthebox.com https://lucieleannexo.wordpress.com https://faithbeautyblog.wordpress.com https://kettleandcakes.com

And my questions are

– What or who inspired you to start your blog – What is your aspiration in life – Which is your favorite app for promoting your blog – If you could travel the world where would you go and why – What do you like to do in your spare time – What’s your must have make up at the moment – Your favourite style pick from your wardrobe for spring summer – How would you describe yourself in one sentence – What would you say you’re three best qualities are – How long has your blog been running – Your favourite clothing shop

      Me a Liebster Award.. Thank you Me a Liebster Award.. Thank you so much to The MakeUpButterfly I'm so grateful to have been nominated for a Liebster Award considering my blog is so new, I've been nominated by the lovely Make Up Butterfly I will post a link to her wonderful blog below or she is linked above, you must check her out.

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  I always like to try new beauty products and new fashion pieces, I also love to share what I’ve found. Soo I thought I would share with you my “must have” picks for the summer of products that I CAN NOT wait to get my hands on..

BALI BODY | If you’re looking for a new; natural ingredients, non-tested on animals’ sunscreen and body oil then Bali Body is for you!! I came across Bali Body via their beautiful Instagram, they have a tanning and body oil with the most chic packaging. Go check their website at http://uk.balibody.com.au or Instagram @balibody They sell; Tanning and body oil also natural moisturising sun screen. There Oil has a multi use from sunscreen to helping dry and sensitive skin and even toning. I think I will be ordering the tanning and body oil especially with the summer coming.

A moisture intense natural body lotion. This antioxidant-rich lotion will smooth, soften and repair. Enriched with natures powerful active ingredients including Vitamin E, to provide deep hydration to all skin types.

Bali Body Cacao Tanning Oil contains all the goodness of our Original BB, as well as Organic Cacao. This chocolate goodness will give your skin an instant bronzed glow, leaving you with the lightest chocolate scent. Good enough to eat! Bali Body Cacao is packed full of antioxidants and hydrating properties.

Bali Body say – “We are an Australian company, all products are made in Melbourne, and tested only on Bali Body Babes. Bali Body is a proud vegan friendly company. No animal derived products or by-products are used in the formulation of our range. Bali Body is 100% cruelty free. We are committed to using natural plant and seed based oils and butters, containing extremely nourishing properties”

Bali Body tanning and body oil is 100% natural, made from organic, natural and raw ingredients. The plant-based oil not only acts as tanning oil, it is used as a hydrating night time mask for your body or a daily moisturiser.

A watermelon sun tanning oil. This natural oil will give you a deep summer glow while hydrating your skin. Enriched with watermelon seed oil to naturally enhance your tan while leaving you smelling like summer. Say hello to the perfect sun-tanning tool.

A natural moisturising sunscreen. This non-greasy hydrating lotion will provide medium protection from UVA and UVB rays with the added benefits of natural oils including Vitamin E and Rose Hip Oil to soothe the skin.

  TRIANGL BIKINI | The Triangl Bikini’s really are a fashion must have for the summer and holiday season! I will get my hands on one of these as soon as I can.. They have the most stunning range of bikinis from bandue; bralette, halter etc and the colours and patterns they offer are endless! From white to black, neon to pattern even crochet you can have a look through their look book of styles at http://international.triangl.com/pages/lookbook-swimwear

MILLY – NEW YORK NOIR NEOPRENE BIKINI IN – RUBBERIZED BLACK

PIPER – CALIFORNIAN COCONUT + NEOPRENE BIKINI IN OPTIC WHITE

Triangl say “This revolutionary swimwear fabric will feel different compared to any regular bikini you’ve worn before! Neoprene fits firm on the body; and it has a greater resistance to stretch This means it won’t lose its shape! Neoprene works its magic once you put it on; it feels comfortable, supportive and smooth on your body – it’s a game changer! They have a page on their website http://international.triangl.com under sizing dedicated to personal and tailored sizing advice, they also have a life chat and are even available 24/7!

BRIGITTE – COTTON CANDYCROCHET + NEOPRENE BIKINI IN PASTEL PINK + MINT

MARLEY – RAINFOREST ROMANCE STRUCTURED BANDEAU NEOPRENE BIKINI IN SOFT POWDER FLORAL + HIGH SHINE KHAKI

  FRANK BODY | I’m really looking forward to giving the Frank Body scrubs a try for anyone who doesn’t no who they are, its a coffee based skin care range made in Australia. Their skin care range offers; body scrubs, body balm, creamy face cleansers, creamy face scrubs, every day facial moisturizer, body creams, lip scrubs and lip balms. Such a lovely long list of things to try and they even cater for all the different skin types out there. I’m going to give the coffee scrubs a go, there website is https://uk.frankbody.com

FRANK COFFEE ORIGINAL BODY SCRUB

FRANK BODY CREAM

Frank Bod say “frank body likes to keep things simple and natural, and he thinks you should, too. That’s why he sources the best natural ingredients to make his products. Less is more when it comes to make up, bitching, and fake product fillers. Frank body believes you should only put on your body what you would put in your body. No nasty chemicals, no fillers, no parabens. Visit Frank’s blog for more information on why his ingredients are good for your skin” Sounds great to me you can’t get any better than natural products!

FRANK BODY COCONUT COFFEE SCRUB

FRANK BODY CACAO COFFEE SCRUB

  So these are my three must have summer body picks that I can not wait to get my hands on and both the body oil and coffee scrubs are natural products so super great for the skin!

Picture credits – Frank body at https://uk.frankbody.com Triangl Bikini at http://international.triangl.com Bali Body at http://uk.balibody.com.au

    Three must have summer pick’s I can not wait to get my hands on! I always like to try new beauty products and new fashion pieces, I also love to share what I've found.

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I’ve recently been to my local Superdrug drug store and picked up some lipsticks, my collection of lipstick price ranges are from high end MAC and Estee Lauder at around £20 to drug store lipsticks from a £1 (yes a pound I no It sounds crazy!)

Browsing through and I come across the MUA make up academy range MUA price range is any thing from £1 up to around £15. Looking a the lipsticks and seeing they were ONLY £1 I thought what the hell have I got to loose so I brought three, two normal gloss lipsticks; BARE and NECTAR also a matte lipstick; FAWN FANCY.

I went onto the MUA website https://www.muastore.co.uk to check them out. If you subscribe to their newsletter you get 20% off your first online order (even better) and they do not test on animals which is always what I want to hear! MUA say “We know that looking good is important and so is saving your money, which is why our products are of the highest standard but at a super low cost!

I gave the matte lipstick FAWN FANCY a go first, they do offer lip liners but I chose not to buy one as I have some that match at home. I LOVE the colour of the matte lipstick I chose it applies super easy and even not having to apply to much the get the desired depth in colour. This one is going to be a regular and go to in my handbag.

The gloss lipsticks apply so smooth they have a really glossy look. NECTAR I would say is a coral shade, great for evening wear with with its bolder tone or easily toned down during the day with lighter make-up.

  Bare is the perfect nude shade for everyday wear lipstick, its not as dark on the lip as it looks on the stick. It applies well and has a slight shimmer. The only thing I would say about these lipsticks are that they are not great for long lasting wear I do have to apply them a couple of times though out the day.

I can definitely say I will be trying other colours in the MUA make up range and I think their products are great value for money.

Picture Credits – Gabrielle Antonia, MUA Make Up Academy

  MUA Make Up Academy drug store lip stick’s Review I've recently been to my local Superdrug drug store and picked up some lipsticks, my collection of lipstick price ranges are from high end MAC and Estee Lauder at around £20 to drug store lipsticks from a £1 (yes a pound I no It sounds crazy!)