beauty: feel unique beauty box

Although I have posted about different beauty boxes several times and done this comparative video, I have never posted about the Feel Unique box. This is the first box I have received by them, and it is the only box so far that I pay for. I decided to sign up since I love their online store and the brands they carry, and I was consistently impressed with the contents of their boxes from reading other blogs. They seem to have a steady quality and whilst they dont give away full size products, I think this keeps the subscribers happy in the long run because people dont rave or completely trash the box every month. Its good, and its samples, and the brands are good. Thats kind of what I expect from a box anyway. Its not to say I wouldn#39;t pay for any of the other boxes, I would, but I do receive them as PR samples so this is the one I opted to give my hard earned cash to so I could try it out.

diary: home sweet home

As some of you might know if you watch my vlog channel, Matt & I are planning to move in together. We are in the very early stages, trying to choose an area, working out our budgets and all that fun stuff, but we have started to collect a few things for when we do finally have a place. I think its nice to get little stuff together before you find somewhere, for practical reasons so you don't have a huge amount of things to buy your first month in the new place, for excitement, and also because the kind of style I like (eclectic and vintage looking) takes a bit of time to put together, collecting things here and there so it doesn't just look like you went to a supermarket and bought everything from one place.

diary: Lincolnshire photodiary

As I mentioned in my last post I'm in Lincolnshire at the moment on a little mini-break (Bridget Jones love) for Matt's birthday (today) and our six month anniversary (tomorrow) and we are having a lovely time...

beauty: introducing joliebox

I'm a little late posting this as I was away on holiday when a lot of people got their boxes, but I wanted to post anyway because I thought you guys might want my thoughts, and I'm pretty excited! I've always had a soft spot for...

fashion: all lace and secret places

I mentioned in my last post that I got a lace cardigan from Primark at the same time as the blue lace top. I think this was £8 again and although I love it, it is very flimsy and I'm scared I won't be able to wear it so much. I quite like it buttoned up as...

fashion: navy and maroon

Remember yesterday when I was discussing my love of lace and collars? I wasn't kidding. I picked this top up in Primark a couple of weeks ago on a whim, it was about...

fashion: i used to fly like peter pan

It seems like everything I've liked online or picked up in a shop recently is either made of lace has a peter pan collar (often both.) I tend to wear mainly dresses or skirts and blouses and collar detail is a cute way to...

27 January 2012

where do you blog?

13:33  Gemma  10 comments


I have seen a few posts similar to this and I thought it might be interesting for you guys to see where I write these posts when I'm at home. It isn't the most lavish setup, but its functional till I move. It's just a super cheap IKEA desk that houses makeup brushes, mascara and eyeliners. The drawer units that you can just about see house my makeup, and the white box on the left isn't always there, sometimes it's hidden away in a cupboard, but it contains products that need to be photographed, tested or reviewed. I like to keep it there when I'm blogging because it reminds me what new items I need to try, once they get 'filed away' in the drawer unit or put in my bathroom/overnight bag I forget to blog about them and I'm always paranoid about taking photos of used products, it really bugs me for some reason!

Do you have a post like this? I'd love to see where you blog!

Just to let you know in advance, my blog will soon be moving. It is being redesigned (exciting!) and I can't wait for you all to see it. You will always, always be able to find me at www.gemsmaquillage.com, and that won't change, but my blog will no longer be on blogger. To follow and keep up to date with my posts, I recommend Bloglovin' and you can follow me on there by clicking here. Soon, google will be removing friendconnect from all non-blogger blogs, so if you currently use that to read posts, this is just a heads up to let you know it might be smarter to move over to bloglovin' or any other blog reader. xoxo




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26 January 2012

If I ran the show...

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All cosmetics would be this cute. 
Some new Paul & Joe pieces, review coming very soon.

Every GlossyBox would come with half a dozen roses. 
I'll reveal the contents of the hot pink valentines box as soon as I'm allowed!

Every bathtime would be like this. 
If you haven't already tried NEOM Organics, you really must. Luxurious, grown-up baths that make you feel like you've been to a spa. Keep your eyes peeled for my thoughts on these in upcoming videos.

All fashion magazines would cost £1 and feature bloggers. 
Very impressed with the new look Company magazine!

Every room would burn this candle. 
This smells like big red chewing gum, I love cinnamon!








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25 January 2012

today I...

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Today I had phone meetings, drank amaretto coffee, "spring" cleaned three rooms (partially) filmed, edited, got angry at final cut pro, edited some more, got more angry at final cut pro, made delicious food, admired my early valentine roses sent by Glossybox yesterday (Thankyou!) and got excited about the glossybox itself which is hot pink.

What did you do today?

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24 January 2012

It's all over now, baby blue.

14:47  Gemma  21 comments

Shirt - Primark
Shorts - Zara
Watch - Michael Kors
Necklace - New Look
Ring - Dorothy Perkins

Just a quick outfit post I snapped the other day, as today has been hectic! I didn't really like these photos and wasn't going to post them but its been a crazy day, its almost 11pm and I haven't blogged yet! Been  a busy bee, but came home to some gorgeous roses from GlossyBox (click here to see them) which made my day! Thanks guys!



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23 January 2012

makeup mixup (2)

07:46  Gemma  22 comments

Benefit Porefessional, Estee Lauder Daywear Tinted Moisturiser, Chanel Vitalumiere Aqu, Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream, No7 Blush in Soft Apricot, Body Shop Matte Bronzer, Vivo Brow Palette, YSL Mascara, RMK Lip Crayon, Collection 2000 Concealer, Look Beauty Double Hip Lip in Rose Riot.

This is my second post showing you whats in my makeup bag this week (see my last one by clicking here) and I'm so pleased you guys thought it was a good idea. A lot of you said you were inspired to try something similar which is nice! I'm easing myself in slowly, some things are the same but some different! Again, if you see anything here you'd like to see a review on please let me know and if you have a similar post I would love to see it!

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