EGX Gaming Convention - 24th September 2015

Hey everyone!

Yesterday, myself and my boyfriend went to the EGX gaming convention in Birmingham NEC.

Bit of a spur of the moment, as we only booked the tickets Monday! (Luckily they had some left). Thought it would be a nice treat for Alex's birthday, seeing as gaming is his passion, and I would enjoy it too!

We went up on the train to go in for 11am.

There wasn't too much queueing as it was one of the more quieter days to go.

On the other hand, the queues to play the games were another story. The popular games, you were looking at a 2 hour wait until you could go in!

We decided to look around the stalls before deciding which game to queue for. The whole venue was lowly lit, which gave it a really cool feel!

The main game I wanted to play was Rise of the Tomb Raider, which we did queue for an hour and actually got to play.

We had about 30 minutes of game play which we really enjoyed, and I can't wait until it comes out on PS4.

We had a look what else there was but all the games we wanted to play had super long queues, so Alex decided to play Uncharted for a bit.

We had a few more pictures taken with some really awesome sceneries and prop replicas from games, I personally love the motor bike, from Metal Gear Solid!

I ended up buying a couple of Hoodies and game inspired scented candles, and a limited edition print.

-Green Last Of Us Hoodie - from InsertcoinClothing

-Grey Zelda Hoodie and candles - from GameTee

-Print -from GameTee

It was such an amazing day and I wish we had been there all 4 days just so we could have had more time to play the games we wanted.

But it was great and I can't wait for next year!

Xoxo

Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation and primer review

For a good few months now, I have been wanting to try the Double wear foundation by Estée Lauder. 

After hearing so many good reviews on YouTube about how well it lasts on the skin and how flawless it makes you look, I decided to pick up a bottle.

I had gone shopping with a friend and a representive from Estée Lauder told us about an offer they were offering. If you bought 2 of their products you would get a free goody bag. 

How could I say no to that?!

I had my colour match done in the shop,(which I did have to get swapped a week later as it was too dark for me!) and as I spoke to the lady, she recommended a primer to me, as I suffer with such oily skin. So I also picked up the Matte perfecting primer, and got my free beauty case of lovely-ness!

After wearing it for a week now, it definatly stays put all day on my face, which is a huge plus for me, seeing as I can never keep anything from sliding off my face after a few hours.

Once applied, the primer takes on a chalky texture on the skin, drying up any oil, and making for a smooth and even finish.

I then go on to apply my foundation with my beauty blender, it covers all my pores on my cheeks and feels weightless and silky.

It drys instantly and doesn't feel wet or liquid on your face.

It also claims to be smudge proof, which I have yet to test. I am known for doing all my makeup nd then putting on a pale top and getting that horrid foundation mark over the collar.

I then apply my Vichy dermablend setting powder all over the top to set it in place.

The foundation was £30 and the primer was £24.50. Which may seem a bit steep for some peoples budgets but seeing as you only need a small amount of primer it will last you forever! 

Same for the foundation, as you don't need to reapply it through the day.

I would definatly buy these products again and stick them to the number #1 place in my foundation list!

It's a 10/10 from me!

Xoxo

My Micro-loop Hair Extensions

Hello everyone!

If you didn't already know, my hair is mainly all extensions. I have worn Micro-loop extensions since I was 16, and I get a huge amount of questions about them! So I thought I would share my knowledge and experiences with you!

Micro-loop hair extensions are little rings that wrap around a small section of your hair and are then closed around to seal them on. 

Although it's not recommend, you can dye them, which I do, but it does shorten the life span of the hair.

Usual 100-300 strands maybe used to create a full head of volume and thickness to the clients desire.

You would need infills every 2/3 weeks to keep them maintained.

They don't damage your natural hair because there are no chemicals or glues used to attach them.

Maintenance can be difficult for some clients as they take a lot of care to be looked after properly!

I have only ever used clip ins before but I would choose these over any other extensions!

For the week at work, I usually just chuck my hair up in a bun, and try not to use hear on my hair, which helps my hair grow strong healthy and a lot faster!

I would definatly recommend Microloops to anyone wanting hair extensions!

❤️❤️

Jade's Necklaces

Hi everyone!

I got in contact with a local business in my area, ''Jade's Necklaces''.

Through chatting, I got to hear about her pieces she sells and decided to get a few for myself!

''Jade's Necklaces'', can be found on facebook and she sells mainly necklaces, and at very affordable prices.

All of her pieces are fab for day or night outfits and can really brighten up a look!

We also have a collaboration offer at the moment on these 2 chosen necklace (also pictured above) for just £2.50 each!

There's plenty to choose from so take a look on facebook at 'Jade's Necklaces'

xoxo

All about Eyelash Extensions.

Being a beauty therapist, I usually get asked alot of questions about treatments and products.
One of the most popular questions being about eyelash extensions.

So as I am a qualified lash technician, I thought I would do a post all about them, for those of you who may be considering having them done for yourself or just curious!

Eyelash extensions are individual hairs that are glued to each one of your separate lashes. (Yes, it's a fiddily job, but very theraputic!)

They are perfect for holidays, or special occasions!

You can use a mixture of lengths, thickness's and curls to create the look you are wanting. You can go from natural to dramatic.

The treatment usually takes about 1 1/2 hours up to 2 1/2 hours for a full set, depending on how full your natural lashes are.

You can also have a half set which is typically just lashes applied towards the outer ends of your eyes to create a flicked/wing effect.

Prices range from around £40 - £100, depending on where the salon is.

Regular infills every 3 weeks are key to keeping the lashes looking great and maintained, as your extensions will fall out as your natural lashes shed out. Infills are usually cheaper than the full set, anywhere from £20 - £40, again depending on your salons location.

You don't need to wear mascara with them, as it can shorten their life span, but you can wear oil free mascara.

Eyelash extensions do not damage your eyelashes, as long as they are applied correctly by a professional and also that you follow regular aftercare advice.

So I hope that's answered alot of your questions! If not then feel free to comment below and questions you may have and I will get back to you.

All photos are my own work!

Thank you for reading

xoxo

Miss Glamorous Beauty Gloucestershire 2015 - The start of my journey!

I have been competing in beauty pageants since the age of 16, and recently I entered an application into Miss Glamorous Beauty UK.

I am really proud to announce I have been accepted and I am now 'Miss Glamorous Beauty Gloucestershire 2015!

So I thought I would start doing a pageant series for my blog, mainly on my updates through my reign, but also pageant tips, makeup and product reviews relevant to pageants!

I will competing for the title of 'Miss Glamorous Beauty UK' in the grand finals held in Cardiff at the Novotel on the 29th November 2015.

I am currently raising money for the 'All creatures great and small' charity, who help to look after unwanted, neglected or bad treated animals!

Take a look at their website to find out more; http://www.allcreaturesgreatandsmall.org.uk/

I have a couple of competitions running on my facebook page to help raise money!

The link to my page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/MissGlamorousBeautyGlos

You can donate to them by visiting my Just giving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/Missglamorousbeautygloucestershire/?targetdevice=desktop

One of the competions I am running to raise money, is a raffle to win a £50 PANDORA voucher.

Tickets are £2 to enter, you can enter by sending the amount to my just giving page and either messaging me on facebook or emailing me on Jessica.caldwell@aol.com to let me know youve entered and your contact details!

Its a great opportunity to give money to this fab cause and maybe also win something for yourself!

So please take a look at all my links.

I am also available to attend events or help support buisnesses! For any enquiries please email me at Jessica.Caldwell@aol.com

I will keep you all regularly updated!

Miss Glamorous Beauty Gloucestershire 2015

xoxo

Loreal Elvive Extraordinary oil review

I've never been kean on hair oils. I've always been scared my hair will look like some oily chips! 

I get a few fly-away hairs and thought I would try this out to try and tame them. I picked it up on offer in Tesco. It was £4.99 on sale. 

Not only can you use it on all hair types, it also protects from heat up to 230•C.

It helps to smooth hair, nourish and give shine, all without feeling greasy.

You can apply to wet or dry hair. I tend to wash my hair, towel dry, then apply to small pumps of oil to the ends of my hair before blow drying.

It doesn't feel greasy at all, and really helps to smooth my hair, making it feel incredibly soft once styled.

I do apply it to my micro-loop hair extensions and it keeps them in good manageable condition without creating knots or tangles. Which is fantastic!

All in all its a great product and keeps my hair silky soft!

Xoxo