Halloween Decor!

Its Halloween tomorrow! Are you all excited?! Today I thought I would share my favourite Halloween decorations so here goes!..

1.    The first is some LED Light up balloons from Tesco I think these would be good for a Halloween party or even to decorate your house for the night! For just £3.49 these are a great value and look spookily good to!

 

2.    The next is fold out pumpkins from Poundland I think these are just adorable they are so cute and would complete any Halloween party! I cant believe they are only a pound as well!

 

3.    Tesco have a great range this year and I have gone a little over the top! But I just couldn’t resist these cute lights! They come in 2 designs the eyes or pumpkins.. of course I couldn’t choose so I got both! They are £5.99 each but they are well worth it!

 

 

4.    This is my favourite out of all of the decorations its so cute, the little upside down bat is a little tea light holder to, you can buy this from Wilko for £2.50!

 

What decorations have you got for Halloween? What do you think of mine?

 

Halloween Floating Hand Punch!

Now as everyone knows Halloween is just round the corner and what's not to love?! Today I thought I would show you a really simple but effective Halloween decoration! So here goes…

To make a frozen hand wash a disposable plastic glove and fill it with water and seal with a elastic band, or you could just tie the end of the glove then put it in the freezer until it's turned to ice.

To make the punch which the hand will go in you can use lots of different things but im going to tell you my favourites! Stir together a red grape soft drink mix, orange juice, sugar and water if the punch isn’t quite red you can use a drop of black currant to give it an extra effect! Or you could simple but some blackcurrant and water together to give the same effect! If you want you can add eyes, teeth or anything else to decorate!

And there you have it your own spooky floating hand! Have you made this before? let me know what you think below!

 

 

Steam Cream

I was really intrigued by the company's ethos of using natural, vegan, and sustainable ingredients but the clincher for me was the cute packaging! During the colder months, I use it on my face both during the day under my makeup and at night before bed. I don't find it to be too greasy and it works wonderfully under my makeup. That being said, during the warmer months, I only use it at night and not under my makeup as I tend not to wear many products under my makeup. The cream itself is very light and glossy and is absorbed into your skin quickly.

The only problem that I have with this product is the fact that it does come in a pot container. Although it is very cute it is not the most hygienic to be dipping your fingers into the cream but apart from that I can't fault it!

Have you tried any of the steam cream products? Let me know what you think of them below!

*This was sent to me by PR for consideration of a review

Product of the week!

This week's Pick of the Week is the Essie's Nail Polish in Plumberry! - I love the whole

polish range, but for autumn/ winter this is one of my favourites!

 It does Come out a darker colour than in bottle, but it's still a gorgeous colour. Plumberry is a pretty dark raspberry colour that leans more on the red side. This colour is an awesome alternative for a normal red polish. I would repurchase this!

I love my red nail varnishes I do have a lot of them to many to count! Last week I wore red nail polish for the first time in what seemed like ages! I love having bright, bold colours on my nails but for this time of year I try to mix it up and go for more berry tones.

The only thing I hate about painting my nails is getting them almost perfect then while your waiting for them to dry you smudge one its so frustrating but this dries so quickly I don’t have time to knock them, although you sometimes get the odd little mark.

What are your favourite Nail Polish brands or colours? I'd love to know let me know below!!

Blogger Interview with Beky!

Hi! How are you? Welcome to Touch Of Belle! Let's talk a little bit about your blog! Could you tell us a bit about yourself?

- Hello! I'm very good thank you! My name is Beky and I am currently working in a local Pub. I have a passion for beauty and fashion and because of this I needed a little space of my own to ramble all I want about this. My Blog is called Beky Lou - it's my first two names (Beky Louise) and is a beauty/fashion/lifestyle blog.

How old are you?

-I am 19 years old as of Halloween 2013.

How and Why did you start your blog?

-I am absolutely in love and obsessed with all things beauty and fashion and decided that I needed somewhere where I could write and share my ramblings and obsessions with people who are interested in the same things.

What's your favourite thing about blogging? 

- I love getting to know other beauty bloggers and sharing my interests and thoughts on products!

What is your favourite post to write?

- I love writing reviews and posts on my life so that all of my lovely readers can be let in on the happenings of my life.

How long have you been blogging for?

- I have been blogging for just over a month or two..  I started properly in September 2013

If you could describe your style in one word, what would it be?

- Me

Where or who do you look to for style inspiration?

- All over the blogger network and through celebrity styles.

What are your must have products?

- Benefit Boiing concealor and Rimmel stay matte press powder.

What do you enjoy most about blogging?

- I LOVE being able to write whats on my mind about products and share my loves with others.

 

Finally, do you have any advice or helpful tips you could give to new bloggers just starting out?

- As I am a new blogger myself, my tips probably wouldn't be that helpful, however, I would say the best thing is to keep posting regularly and interact with your readers through social media.

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Pamper Evening!

Hello Lovelies!

So today I thought I would do a post on the perfect pamper evening! Everyone loves a pamper evening there are a time to chill and to have a bit of "you" time!

The one thing a pamper evening wouldn’t be complete without is a nice hot bubble bath, they are so relaxing and is just a great time to forget everything and just unwind and even host your own mini concert! I know you all do it!

When I'm sat in my nice warm bath I love to listen to relaxing music, not everyone likes to do this but I certainly do!

Face masks.. I love them! They are so good for your skin and they smell lovely to, what's not to love! If you want you can go all out by adding slices of cucumber to your eyes but I tend to just stick with the mask.

This is one of my favourite things about a pamper evening and that is the warm hot chocolate, or any hot drink you like after your bath mmm its so refreshing and just helps me relax just a bit more!

If you’re a bit clumsy like me then this part might not be for you.. but you can light a nice scented candle to give it that cosy setting!

Now you can't have a good pamper with out the chick- flicks ;) oh no find your favourite, get some nibbles and finish off the evening tucked in your duvet watching your favourite film!

What's your essentials for a great pamper evening? Let me know below!

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

The Skin Care Tag!

Hello lovelies!

So I was tagged by the lovely Carmen from http://shugarlove.com/  to do the skin care tag! if you haven’t already checked out her blog then make sure you do!

So on with the questions!

Describe your skin care routine in 5 words:

Remove, cleanse, moisturise, water and eat well

What's your skin type?

My skin type varies quite a lot depending on the season but normally I would say combination

Top blemish zapper:

This is going to sound really weird but trust me it works.. I use toothpaste you just put a little bit on the blemish over night then by the next day it has been reduced! Does anyone else do this or is it just me?

Face wipes, yay or nay?

Definitely yay! They are so handy to remove makeup and just to pop in your bag to keep your refreshed all da!

Toner, yay or nay?

Yay I find it helps keep my skin looking and feeling great I don’t use it all the time but I like to use it now and again.

High- end skin care or high-end makeup?

High-end makeup all the way! I can never help myself with makeup I always end up spending money!

What's the most unusual skin care product you have tried?

I haven’t tried anything really unusual apart from tomato on your face apparently it helps but I didn’t notice a difference!

Tell us your top skin care tip:

My tip would be to look after your skin by taking your makeup off before you go to bed, drink lots of water and eat lots of fruit and veg -  it really makes a difference!

 

I Tag:

http://eskaybeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

http://anothergirlyblg.blogspot.co.uk/

and any of you lovely lot reading! If you do this post leave me the link below!

 

Product of the week!

Today's product of the week is Home Made rocky road! I love rocky road especially in the winter sat down in the warm with a hot chocolate and piece of rocky road what's not to love!

Now I know not everyone has time to make it homemade so I went on the hunt for the best shop brought rocky road!

I went into 3 different shops to buy rocky road and here are my favourites!

1. Tesco Rocky Road £1.30 this tastes just like homemade rocky road but better! You get quite a lot for your money but in my house they didn't last long!

2. The next shop I went into was Sainsbury's but it took me forever to find the rocky road I even  asked the lady where it was but she didn't know! I was about to give up when another customer over heard and pointed me in the right direction! I must say it was worth the agro as they are delicious! you can get them for £1.55 each or 2 packs for £2.50 so of course I went for the 2 packs! haha!

3. Last but not least was the Waitrose Rocky Road Bite for £2.69 or 2 for £4 this are quite a lot more expensive for what they are although they are really good quality and tasted lovely!

So there you have it my product of the week! have you tried any of these rocky roads? if you have what was your favourite?  
 
 

What's in my handbag?

Nearly all the women I know have handbags and I'm no different I have way more handbags then I need so I thought what better post then the "What's in my Handbag"

First of all my purse it’s a necessity I keep my money, cards, receipts and other silly things I tell myself I might need!

Umbrella - I was always the one that got caught in the rain.. but not any more! I always have my umbrella now as you never know when you are going to need it!

Lip balm or lipstick -  I never leave the house without one of the two they are so handy to you’re your colour topped up or you lips smooth and soft!

Phone – I carry this every where I hate going somewhere without my phone I don’t even know why but I feel safer with it and if I get into awkward situations I can whip it out and pretend to text or call someone.. please say I'm not the only one who does this?!

Ear phones – I have so many songs on my phone so I always have my earphones to listen to when I'm on the bus

Makeup bag – this just goes without saying even if I don’t take my full makeup bag I still have bits that I take such as blotting paper mascara, lip gloss, foundation, concealer etc.

Perfume – I take this just so I can refresh myself half way though the day its also just handy to keep you smelling sweet throughout the day!

Notebook and pen – Whether I'm making notes or plans for things I always have this.

So that’s what I carry in my bag! Do you carry any odd things in your bag? Let me know below!

Confessions Of A Beauty Blogger Tag!

Hello lovelies!

How are you all? I thought I'd do a little beauty tag today, just because I know lots of you lovely readers like to see more personal posts on my blog I Hope you enjoy!

 

1.   How many hours a week do you spend on your blog?

It takes a lot of time writing posts, taking pictures, editing things so I do spend a lot of my time creating new posts for you lovely people! Its something I really enjoy doing I love writing my blog so I don’t have a problem when it comes to the amount of time I spend doing it, I do probably spend the majority of my time after college on my blog!

2.   Are you a spender or saver?

I wish I could say saver but I would be lying.. I am without doubt a spender! I have gotten better at saving but being a beauty blogger is very bad for my bank! I see all these lovely reviews and want to try everything!

3.   When is it easiest for you to blog?

Normally the weekend because I have no college apart from assignments and I try to write everything up then and schedule it for the week but sometimes I just write whenever I get chance to!

4.   Why did you originally start blogging?

Like with many other beauty bloggers I had been reading blogs for ages! And one day just thought I'm going to give it a go and so "Touch Of Belle" was born!

5.   What's the best thing about being a blogger?

I love meeting lovely new people and bloggers I feel like part of a big family that looks out for one another and just getting to talk to other people I wouldn’t normally get chance to talk to!

6.   Favourite mascara at the moment?

Ohh I love the Bourjois 2 in 1 mascara or the Maybelline's falsies mascara both are lovely and make my eyelashes look so long!

7.   Go to makeup look?

Just a very natural look so I normally use rimmel wake me up foundation, Bourjois 2 in 1 mascara, mini me eyeliner, Maybelline powder and Beauty UK Blush and brush!

8.   What is one thing you are most looking forward to in the coming year?

Um just seeing where life takes me and meeting new people J

9.   Are you wearing jeans/ skirt right now or PJ bottoms?

PJ bottoms! I think most bloggers wear them to haha!

10.           Favourite beauty product at the moment?

Im loving the St Grape exotic salt its so relaxing!

 

I hope you enjoyed reading the questions and seeing my answers! If you have done the confessions of a beauty blogger tag I would love to read yours! or if you haven't I tag all of you reading and make sure to leave me your links to the tag!

Product Of The Week!

So today I thought I would do something a little bit different and I thought I would do a new series on my blog "Product of the week" I will post this every Sunday and it could be on anything! So lets get started!

This week I have been loving my Bourjois 2 in 1 mascara it is really volumizing, lengthens your eyelashes. This is great for everyday and night time occasions as it allows you to build it up to get the effect you are looking for.

The tube lasts a long time I brought mine 4 months ago and im only just starting to run out which is great as normally my mascara only lasts me for 3 months. The mascara comes with 2 brushes/ steps step one is to grab all the lashes and separate them and the 2^nd step is to volumize and lengthen.

What have you been loving this week? Let me know below!

 

Amargan Advanced Styler

 

This product is great! It softens your hair making it more manageable, restores the shine, detangles your hair which is always a bonus when trying to style your hair! It helps control frizz and those pesky flyaway hairs!

To get the best results I applied after I had shampooed I just added a few drops onto the palms of my hairs and worked it through my damp hair making sure to cover my roots through to my ends and then I just styled it in my usual way. I was to surprised to find that it actually reduces drying time which has been a lifesaver with thick hair I have found that I have done my hair a lot quicker than normal.  I would say this product is good for all hair types but especially thick hair.

You can also use it for a serum after styling but I would recommend only using a small amount if you are to do this. If you hair doesn’t have much volume and body then this product works really well I have found that I have had a lot more volume in my hair since I have been using this hair product, I was also really impressed with how it gives a smooth, silky finish without weighing down your hair!

Without a doubt I would recommend this to everyone who wants to get their hair in better condition and make it easier to style.

*This was sent to me by PR for consideration of a review

Armagan Hair Therapy Oil

(Hair therapy oil from http://www.amargan.co.uk/)

It does exactly what it says, it conditions your hair and scalp, leaves your hair smooth and in great condition without making it look greasy and it leaves hair frizz free for longer! I couldn’t be happier with this If I tried, I love it my hair was always dry and frizzy but after a couple of uses I could really tell the difference. To apply I just use a couple of pumps on my damp hair, spread it evenly through my hair and blow dried as normal. The smell is lovely it’s a light creamy oil scent that’s not to overpowering.

Its been so soft to touch which makes it so much easier to style, I have quite long thick hair and I must say I have been really impressed with how much better the condition of my hair is! I think it would be great for all kinds of hair as you can change how much of the product you use. The oil is available in a range of sizes; 10ml, 30ml and 100ml sizes this is a great idea if you want to try the product out before buying a bigger bottle you could go for the 10ml.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants shiny, smooth, frizz free hair as it is one of the best hair oils I have used.

*This was sent to me by PR for consideration of a review

Guest Post: Autumn/ winter must haves!

I'd like to start by giving a huge thanks to Gemma for letting me guest post on her blog, it's been a pleasure and Gemma has been absolutely great to work with, and so without further ado...

Autumn is now well and truly here in the Northen hemisphere and this means the beginning of putting away those Summer bikinis and light-as-a-feather dresses and opting for something a little warmer and cozier to resemble the start of Fall. We all know with a new season comes the inundation of new trends and fads in all things beauty and fashion related and at times it can be quite daunting. So here's a post to narrow those choices down and provide you with the absolute must-haves for this Autumn.

Get traditional with Tartan

Once an infamous fabric, tartan is hitting back with style and ease and with almost every designer and store selling their take on this comeback trend the options are endless! Here are some of my current favourites.

 

LEFT TO RIGHT: Glamorous Tartan Skirt - ASOS//Holographic Leopard Plaid iPhone 5 Case - Marc by Marc Jacobs//Winter Tartan Backpack - Vivienne Westwood//Tartan Patch Skinny Jeans - Tripp NYC//

Tousled Tresses

An incredibly simple and sexy hair-do this Fall is messy and textured tresses which will take you less than five minutes to achieve. Include a quick run through with your fingers and a spritz of any of the following products and you will be good to go.

 

LEFT TO RIGHT: Redken - Curvaceous Wave Ahead//Kerastase - Kerastase Specifique Lotion Densitive Gl//Fudge - Sea Salt Spray//Lee Stafford - Beach Babe Sea Salt Spray//

Matte Nails

Textured hair... but textured nails? That's right. A hot trend at the moment is matte nails and let me tell you this look is anything but dull. Matte nails flaunted recent international catwalks and luckily there is an abundant of products for you to attain the look.

 

LEFT TO RIGHT: OPI - Matte Top Coat//Ciate - 'Mattnificent' Matte Top Coat//Illamasqua - Matte Top Coat//Topshop - Matte Nails in Candy Fox//

Wine-hued Lips

The next best thing to a glass of red on a cool Autumn's night has to be matching your lips with the indulgent beverage. Wine-stain coloured lipstick has been a forever wearable and flattering shade and with every cosmetic brand budget-friendly to expensive stocking these gorgeous tones of deep red to plum you're bound to find one just right for you.

 

LEFT TO RIGHT: Clarins - Rouge Eclat Lipstick in Red Wine//Clinique - Almost Lipstick in Black Honey//NARS - Lipstick in Scarlet Empress//Maybelline ColorSensational Lipcolor in Plum Perfect//

So there you have it! Fall's top trends for beauty, hair, nails and fashion. I hope you've enjoyed this post. Feel free to come say hello on my blog at Allure by Maddison, I'd love to meet you all!

Xx 

Liebster Award!

Hey guys!

So I was nominated for a Liebster award by the lovely http://holychicxox.blogspot.co.uk/ so lets get started!

 

If you don’t know already the Liebster award is, it is an award given to up and coming bloggers to get more recognition in the blogging community.

 

So there are a few rules to the award;

·         Answer the questions set by the blogger who nominated you

·         Nominate 11 other bloggers for the award

·         Set 11 questions for your own nominees to answer

·         And just let the other 11 people that you have nominated them and send them a link to your post.

 

1.          What/who inspired you to start blogging?

Basically I had been reading some lovely blogs for quite a while then one day I thought im going to give it a try and so "Touch Of Belle" was created!

 

2.       Do you have any goals you want to reach before Christmas?

Just to keep at my blog and to make some more blogging friends :)

 

3.       What are your favourite blog posts to write?

I love writing beauty posts and fashion I love the whole process, taking the pictures, writing the posts and editing its so much fun!

 

4.       What do you prefer writing about on your blog; fashion, beauty, life topics or anything random?

I love writing about anything and everything, I mainly focus of beauty, fashion and lifestyle but if anyone has any suggestions for posts I would be more than happy to try them out!

 

5.       Describe your blog in 3 words

I would say friendly, fun and a general chit chat so if you have any questions I don’t bite!

 

6.       What are you most looking forward to in autumn and winter?

I love this time I year, I just love it! I would say hot chocolate, fluffy socks, big knitted jumpers and my birthday which is the 21^st December!

 

7.       When are you most likely to be writing a blog post?

I try and write my posts once every 2 days although with college at the moment it could be more or less posts but I will try and keep them regular.

 

8.       What is your favourite song at the moment?

Summertime sadness by Lana Del Rey -  love it!

 

9.       What is your all-time favourite skin care product?

I love the clean and clear cleanser its great for cleansing your face morning and evening I find it really helps keep my skin looking and feeling great!

 

10.   What do you treat yourself to in autumn/winter?

Fluffy socks I couldn’t be without them!

 

11.   Do you see blogging as a long term thing or do you plan on stopping?

Definitely a long term thing I just love it and couldn’t imagine stopping!

Im nominating:

1.    http://twosisters-oneblog.blogspot.co.uk/

2.    http://multicolouredblonde.com/

3.    http://www.thatgirlsaadiya.blogspot.co.uk/

4.    http://www.basicallymysoul.blogspot.co.uk/

5.    http://dollfaceblogs.blogspot.co.uk/

6.    http://www.impatience-is-a-virtue.blogspot.co.uk/

7.    http://ohhval.blogspot.co.uk/

8.    http://www.jodisayswhat.blogspot.co.uk/

9.    http://blushandbelle.blogspot.co.uk/

10.  http://beautymissblogger.blogspot.co.uk/

11.  http://leannelimwalker.blogspot.co.uk/

 

My questions:

1.    How old are you?

2.    How would you describe your style?

3.    What's your favourite type of post to write?

4.    What is your winter must have?

5.    Do you have any tips for new bloggers?

6.    How long have you been blogging for?

7.    What are your "go to" hair styles?

8.    Best beauty tip or general tips?

9.    What's the best thing about blogging?

10.  Do you family/ friends know you blog? If yes are they supportive?

11.  Where do you see your blog in the future?

I hope you guys enjoyed this and thank you again http://holychicxox.blogspot.co.uk/ for nominating me!

 

Once you've done your Award post; Leave a comment or tweet me so I can check them out because I would love to read them!