Long time no see!! Google Friend Connect is moving!

Hello all you lovely people!!

I cannot apologise enough for my lack of posts in the last few months, truth is I have been working on a TV production called 'Yonderland' and now that filming has finished I finally have some spare time to get back to the things I love and blogging is one of them!  And it couldn't have come at a better time as I know that Google Reader and Google Friend Connect is closing and leaving us all!

As I have been out of the loop for a while, I feel like I'm jumping on the bandwaggon a bit late and want to give you all a helping hand to do what needs to be done.

When it comes to your google reader, I have chosen to move my information to Feedly, this is a great site and they have a mobile apps that makes it all easy to use, with this site you can also read your blogs through an app called Newsify!  If you haven't got these apps already, I would suggest you take a look as these are great ways to keep up to date on the go.

When it comes to following blogs publicly, I have been told that Bloglovin is the way to go! I haven't had much of a chance to do everything yet, but there are some great blog posts that help explain it all better than I can, so here are the ones I have found helpful!!

Replacing Google Friend Connect with Bloglovin
Bye Bye Google Reader, Hello Bloglovin’
My new favorite reader: a Bloglovin’ tutorial

I hope this helps and I will follow up with some great new posts shortly!!

Product Rave: Archie's Girls Nail Lacquer

I want to give a shout out to my new favourite nail colour, MAC's Pep Pep Pep from new Archie's Girls collection.

I love this colour, it's a lovely, peachy nude nail colour and is great for an every day nail.

With two coats, this nail polish leaves a strong, bold coverage that looks feminine and beautiful. 

Have you tried any of the Archie's Girls products?

Product Rave: Shadowbase from FrontCover Cosmetics

Hi guys,

Long time no speak I know, but I have been so busy and plan to make it up to you with lots of new posts!

To begin with I just want to do a quick rave about a product I was sent to try by FrontCover Cosmetics, it is their Shadowbase. Retailing at £8 this product is a creamy eyeshadow in a stick applicator.

"What's so great about a cream eyeshadow?" I hear you say, we'll this product is made for so much more!

When wearing this product on its own, it is a creamy formula that glides on to leave a shimmery nude even layer of color which dries quickly and doesn't crease,so it is a great product for a quick application when you're in a rush. Plus, because it is in a lipstick style stick there's no need to get your fingers dirty when applying.

But if you want to use this product to the best of its ability, then apply it as a base/primer for your other eyeshadows or pigments. This product creates a creamy base for any other colors to adhere to for a long lasting, bolder application.  To help explain more please check out my photos below:

On the left, MAC's Nylon eyeshadow on its own. On the right, MAC's Nylon on top of FrontCover Cosmetics  Shadowbase.

On the left is MAC's Tall, Dark & Handsome, on the right is MAC's Tall, Dark & Handsome on top of FrontCover Cosmetics Shadowbase.



On the left is MAC's Paradisco, on the right is MAC's Paradisco on top of FrontCover Cosmetics Shadowbase.

You can instantly see the difference in colour when using the Shadowbase, it enhances the strength of the pigment creating a new, bolder colour.

Also, what I love is that you can still blend your colours together, even though you have the base for the products to stick to. This product really reminds me of the MAC Paint pot in Bare study, which I usually use as an eye primer and it does the same job.

In addition to its regular day job, you could also use it as a highlighter across the tops of your cheeks, brow bone and even on the cupids bow. Because of the light golden shimmer it gives, it is a handy multi-tasking product.

I would definitely recommend this product and for £8, it is a bargain as it will last for ages and will help your eyeshadows to stay put and not need re-applying.

For more information and products from FrontCover Cosmetics, take a look at their website here