Bourjois #24hrpartyready Event!

Last week I headed to the Elegant St Martins Lane Hotel, in Covent Garden - London to attend the Bourjois #24hourpartyready event. I've been to a few events with Bourjois, and I just adore the attention to detail and effort that they put into making everything utterly beautiful, fun and and a total pamper fest. 

Not only did they have their latest product releases on display for swatching... they also had manicurists, make up artists, a live fashion portrait illustrator and not only that, but GHD were in attendance too, showing off their latest hair curlers - The GHD Curve.

In terms of new releases from Bourjois, I'm so super excited about the new shade in the Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick - Happy Nude Year. The Quad eyeshadow palettes, and of course the Volume 1 seconde Mascara in Ultra Black. All of these things make me want to lock myself in the make up room and just experiment all day long.

I was lucky enough to have my hair styled by GHD at the event, my nails done by the lovely Sharon and had a portrait drawn of me... and let me just tell you that quite a few cakes and macarons seemed to have horrible delicious accidents at that event... 

I had a wonderful evening at the event with Monica & April and so much so we were the last to leave... reluctantly. Another fabulous event by Bourjois and a job well done by the team. I honestly can't fault Bourjois, who have the best events for bloggers, with an incredible team.  

I can't wait to review the new releases and share with you some new looks I've created using some of these new products. Which new release are you most excited about?

Em xxx

The Primark Blogging Masterclass with 'InTheFrow'

Last night I was lucky enough to accompany the beautiful Joanne from Blog De Sherrell to the Primark Blogging Masterclass with Victoria from In The Frow.

I met up with Joanne at The Brunswick Centre, and after a quick pit stop at Starbucks, we headed over to the event which took place at Primark's Press Office in Russell Square, Central London. We were greeted by some cute canapes, cookies and drinks along with an exclusive look at their upcoming AW14 Collection. 

There were so many amazing pieces on show and I was impressed not only by the quantity, but the quality of the pieces on offer and how truly on trend the new collection is. I fell in love with the beautiful baby pink biker jacket, as well as some of the gorgeous statement necklaces, jaw dropping knitwear and there are some beautiful coats coming out soon!

Joanne and I took out seats in the front row and really enjoyed listening to Victoria talk about her biggest 'pinch me' moment - wining the Company Blog Awards for the first time (followed by the second), her blogging process, favourite image editing app, blog schedule and even her hopes for the future.

It's always so lovely to hear bloggers talk fondly of their blogs, success, and even hopes and dreams. I've watched Victoria's blog grow massively the past year and I think everything she has achieved is amazing. 

I had an amazing time and feel like I've been thoroughly spoilt by Primark with a goody bag and gift card to pick up some new clothes! A massive thanks to Joanne for letting me come along as her +1 and to Victoria for speaking so eloquently, openly and honestly.

Needless to say, i'm sure there will be a primark haul coming soon... if you have any great AW suggestions on what to pick up, let me know in the comments.

Em xxx

An Evening of High End Beauty with World Duty Free.

On Wednesday I headed to the fabulous MW Nails in Shoreditch for an evening of High End Beauty with World Duty Free at their #JetSetBeauty event . I think I may have squealed a little when the invite landed in my inbox as one of my favourite parts of the holiday experience or travelling abroad is the chance to pop into world duty free to swatch and try new make up - of course to buy too. 

There's something about a duty free shop that makes us fall a little bit more in love with High End Beauty, maybe it's the amazing edited selection of products, or maybe it's the fact that things are that little bit cheaper than on the high street.  The team at World Duty Free did such an amazing job organizing the evening and the attention to detail was outstanding. I had such an amazing time with April and Monica and the selection of brands on display to play with and swatch was perfection. 

The Event was a high end beauty lovers dream and there were so many products on offer but I wanted to share my favourites with you. There were a selection of fragrances from the  Marc Jacobs Daisy Collection, Mascara from YSL, I fell in love with the Burberry Body Perfume and actually squealed from excitement when I realised I'd been given a sample in a goody bag. I thought the YSL travel make up kit was incredible and such a perfect space saver in a travel make up bag.

I felt incredibly spoilt throughout the whole evening with the beautiful cookies, cupcakes, Prosecco (or elderflower cordial if you're a non drinker like me) and a fantastic manicure. Monica and I both opted for the same gorgeous dark o.p.i shade, whilst April went for a daring burgundy.  

I loved the Clinique Chubby Stick Trio set, but the absolute stand out brand this evening has to be Givenchy. I Loved their travel exclusive pieces such as the Givency Glamour on the Go Palette which is a travel exclusive. I loved that it has a separate layer for each part of the face and an amazing clasp. The Givency Les Mini Prismes which looks just like a mini jewellery box with pull out drawers was divine and The Givency mini travel exclusive lip gloss set was just perfection, so much so that Monica and I wasted no time in swatching and applying it. 

We had a fantastic evening thanks to World Duty Free and I think April had her day/week/year made when she met Ashley James' Puppy Snoop! The evening left me wondering one thing... when am I going on holiday next so I can buy new make up? 

I'd love to hear what your favourite high end product is! Let me know in the comments!

Em xxx