Tag: Confessions of a Beauty Blogger...

This is a tag post I found on Laura Louise Makeup’s blog an awesome makeup artist that I met an event last year. Feel free to copy and paste the questions and be sure to leave me a link below so I can check out your answers.

 CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY BLOGGER: 

Baobella — a new site for beauty lovers

Baobella is a new online site for beauty addicts designed to “connect the skills, knowledge and passion of beauty lovers”.

I was fortunate enough to have a chance to use the site a couple of weeks before it went live last Friday. Basically, users upload videos/photographs of makeup looks and/or product swatches and then tag the products used (or alternative products) and categorise the image depending on the type of look. The images then appear under the tagged category types. There is the option to follow users whose images you like and to interact with them in forums discussing hair, makeup and even relationships and there are also sections for product reviews.

My favourite feature is the option to look up products and see the looks that have been created with them. It is great way of getting inspiration for products you may not have used in a while but also to get an idea of you can achieve from products you are considering buying.

I highly recommend signing up and checking it out. The site is unique to other beauty sharing sites I've seen before and it will only get better as more users add to the content.

If you do sign up the link to my profile is here. Baobella is also running a bloggers competition to win enrolment on a makeup training course amongst some other amazing prizes. I am entering my Maleficent makeup look so if you do sign up please click love on this picture — it would make my day!

The Vitality Show 2013

The Vitality Show is back! I love consumer shows and The Vitality Show is my favourite because it focuses on health, beauty and general well being.

I have attended for the the past 3 years have always managed to grab great bargains from brands including Benefit, Bourjous, MeMeMe, Organic Surge and have discovered new brands like Orogold and Beautiful Brows. I like the fact that every year there are new exhibitors, which means you don't risk going along and seeing the same things.

Apart from beauty, there are lots of good food treats to discover and lifestyle and fitness things, including exercise classes and talks.

A pamper package is also on offer, which includes your tickets as well as facials, massages, champagne and a free clockroom. I promise myself every year that I'll book myself in but I never do! It is really easy to stick around for the whole day so I think it is a great option if you really want to spoil yourself. But if you live in London and only want to stick around for a few hours going on Thursday night is a great option too because after 5pm you can get a ticket for just £5.

Now I know I am on a spending ban, I have been very good up until now, but I've decided that since this is a one off event, I'm going to give myself some leeway but only if there is a real bargain to be had!

The tickets start at £20, but there are usually codes around to get a discount and if I find any I will be sure to let you know.

Have you attended The Vitality Show before and have you enjoyed it? Or do you plan on heading down for the first time this year?