The Peninsula New York Hotel Review

The Peninsula New York is ranked by U.S. News as one of the Best Hotels in the USA for 2018, conveniently set in midtown location on 5^th Avenue in the heart of Manhattan. You have 'high-end' shopping a few blocks away. Central park, MoMA (Museum of Modern Art), Broadway and Times square basically at your finger tips. Where else to discover this crazy city than here?

Charcoal Detox Line: Iroha Nature Review

I am always on the hunt for a new facemask or a new skincare brand whether that be high end or drug store. You will never know unless you try it. If you read my blog, keep up with my social media or just happen to be a real life friend you will know I am facemask crazy. My skincare draw is just full of different brands I'm yet to try.

A beauty trend is for sure charcoal right now. I've used charcoal based products for a few years now being in the form of skincare and teeth. You cant go wrong! You know exactly what it is unlike a lot of hidden ingredients in things these days. Iroha Nature are a skincare company with their products ranging from sheet masks to foot masks.. who doesn't love a good foot mask huh? Head over to https://www.irohanature.com/en/ using the code LOLLIESTYLE20 for 20% of anything until the 20th April.

Febuary Empties

When getting to the end of a product I know that I loved it.. the best products are the ones you use to the very last drop you can get! If I really did love a product I repurchase it time and time again as I then cant imagine my routine without it. This is a makeup/skincare empty's with a random hair one thrown in! Ok its 15 days past February but... better late than never.

Anatomicals Skincare

Anatomicals 'we only want you for your body' they say is a brand that I've always noticed and been drawn to because of their amazing packaging/branding. When you see their products you cant help but turn your eyes to their lively packaging.  The bright colours, fun packing and witty names make this brand a winner for me also not to mention their products really do work miracles.  



Anatomicals kindly sent some products over for me to try... safe to say I have tried the brand before and loved it so I was excited. 

• sud the lot of you get lost grime body cleanser.
• get outta my face dirtball apricot face scrub.
• the toning cucumber face mask lettuce give thanks for it.
• grease isn't the word tell me more tell me more. (if you don't know, then why don't you!?)
• I feel the need, the need for seaweed calming algae face mask.

Benefit's BADgal BANG Mascara

If any makeup item I struggle with its mascara. If it isn't too clumpy then its the wand that smudges everywhere and if it isn't that then it doesn't do nothing at-all.  I feel like I'm forever searching for the be all end all mascara. I've had a maybe 2 mascaras that have amazed me which includes the Charlotte Tilbury 5-in-1 mascara for perfect eyelashes and yes the Benefit's new BADgal BANG Mascara.

 

If your A game is strong on social media then you pretty much cant of missed this launch, if so where was you? I was confused how many people thought the new product launch was silly or unnecessary I guess everyone is entitled to an opinion but hating on a launch isn't getting any of us anywhere. 

Benefit is known for their over the top launches and why the hell not? If you've created a brand and a new product that your proud of wouldn't you do a big launch? I think so! Besides would you say no to hopping over to the Maldives?

The Badgal packaging is sleek and smooth. Its so lightweight too! The wand is really light and almost like it isn't in your hand. Its a matte type packaging so if your someone who throws there makeup into a bag it is going to get dirty. After my first use I knew why everyone was going crazy for this product.  Benefit claim its a 36 hour wear... I mean what? Also apparently tested on 21 women.
 

 

The gravity defying formula contains aero-particles which is one of the lightest materials you can find in space technology. Cool right? The brush is slim and meant to reach corner to corner on your lashes.  For me my lashes are naturally fair because I am, but one coat of this makes such a difference I was truly shocked. You can coat up lots on this if you please but 1/2 times is perfect enough for me.  I would say it is a 'wet' product in some ways when using it little specks can fall out onto your face (everyone's worst mascara nightmare) It does also take a few second to dry so my advice don't sneeze to soon! Just saying.

 

Over 300 different sized bristles in the brush makes it a dream to get every single last lash coated up with ease. The wand is very very flexible you really don't need a heavy hand. I think Benefit's really done an amazing job with this mascara and are onto something with the whole lightweight space particle's thing.
 

Final thoughts

This is my everyday mascara now as I reach for it 9/10 times. I recommend this to anyone with any sort of lashes but if you are someone like me with fair lashes this will do a winning job. Benefit really outdid themselves with this, I also love the fact they do a travel size so if your not sure its the mascara for you or cant justify spending £21.50 then the travel one is £10.50.

 

 

XO

 

 

 

 

 

3 Things You Should Always Keep Private

One of the most notable characteristics of someone is the ability to be discreet, not hiding anything but more so just living a happy private life. Keeping matters private not only creates a sense of trust and mystery but its kind of protocol and good manners. When we come out with a personal problem/confidential matter, we give a invitation to others into that space even if we mean not too.

The other day I noticed so many people on social media think they have a right to ask you personal things because they see 10 percent of your life. In fact I get so many messages on Instagram asking me things I would never be answering about my personal life.


So what are some of the no-go topics? I'm sharing '3 Things You Should Always Keep Private'. Of course there are many aspects of life that we should keep to ourselves (at the very least only choose to confide in parents, doctors, partner or closest friend)

For me there is 3 that really stand out that I keep private.  Love life, income and your next big move. In a world where everything and everyone is over exposed don't tell your life to anyone who is willing to listen

Don't give people the privilege of knowing everything about you with the exceptional to close family and ride or die friends.

 

 

 1. LOVE LIFE - Whether a relationship, just getting to know someone or anything intimate between two people should only be enjoyed by the 2 parties who are involved! The 'bedroom' so speak is something you should/want to keep private.. because really is it anyone else's concern? Sure we all have a friend or two that we spill the juicy gossip too or just like guys we DO sit around and talk everything to do with the 'men' topic.  What I'm hinting to is don't have your words spilling out to a co-worker on a Monday morning during a coffee break! Not everyone is going to be happy for you and they will voice that, so why even give them chance? I have never ever put anything of a relationship near social media.. purely down to the fact does making it on social media mean we made it in real life? Sure I may hint or you may see a insight from time to time but that's it. Whatever circumstance your love life should be not hidden but private.   Remember ... never kiss and tell.

 

2. INCOME - Ok so unless your applying for a house or purchasing something extravagant that requires you to expose your income your money should never be a topic of any conversation. Discussing with friends or even family members can bring bitter emotions towards a person if they think someone else is earing more or managing money better. Its a polite and right thing to do, who else is spending your income? Lets be real money makes the world go round as much as some people hate to think it (that paper controls us) The amount of money we earn, have or even saved makes people automatically judge us. I took someone on vacation once as a surprise and I had work colleagues and friends asking me "how did you afford that" "where are you getting your money from" Almost as if it was a terrible thing I did. All you need to know is your money is your business. NOTHING good can come from sharing your income.

 

 

3. NEXT MOVE -  Moving down the road? Moving to the other side of the world? Or just simply making your way up in the world? My advice is to stay tight lipped about future plans. A favourite quote of mine is "work hard in silence and let your success be the noise" The main reason for this is because you may have plans, goals and aspirations in life but you never know how they are going to unfold. You tell someone such as your going to go for a promotion or move to another job and it can become gossip that certain individuals will thrive off and get a kick out of. Make people see how your doing by your actions. Not all people have the best intention for you and not everyone is a well wisher. There is people who are silently waiting for your downfall.

 

 

I see so many people online sharing every details of their life down to the last details, and I cant help think why? I know so many people who think they know of me and my life but in fact they know nothing.  Just because something isn't on social media doesn't mean moves aren't being made ... ;)

 

Leave a little mystery it kills people.

 

 

XO