I recently tested Boots No7 Match Made service as I wanted a new red lipstick.
You are colour matched for their foundation first and once that is established shades of lipstick and blusher are recommended.
My foundation shade is Calico so my "perfect" red was Soft Paprika
I have to agree it really is the perfect red for me, it lasts ages, has a perfect texture, neither too matt or glossy and above all is super flattering.
As it was buy one get one half price on No7 products I purchased another lipstick this time in my "perfect" nude Pink Hint....well it would be rude not too!
I would definitely recommend Boots Match Made service as its quick, easy and can save you money. How many of us have foundations and lipsticks that we never use as they looked great in the shop but never looked quite right when we wore them?
Those of you who follow me on Instagram and Snapchat know that I have recently been diagnosed with flat feet!
I had been suffering from severe heel and foot pain for a while so decided to see my doctor. He referred me to specialist who confirmed it was indeed flat feet AKA fallen arches and I needed insoles. No problem I thought I can just slip them into my normal shoes...think again Kerry...ballet pumps, slip on shoes and heels were out and trainers were advised as my everyday shoe. SAY WHAT!!! I'm 47 not 17 and The ONLY time I wear trainers is to the gym! Okay I do wear converses from time to time but they are DEFINITELY out as they are too flat...cue complete shoe breakdown!
For a couple of days I embraced the Sporty Spice look but it just wasn't me...so I headed over to Pintrest to get some inspiration.
I was surprised at how many stylish looks there were, okay a lot of the girls were young and gorgeous with impossibly long legs but I began to realise that I didn't have to live in tracksuit bottoms and I could adapt some of the looks to suit a more curvy figure.
Cue a shopping trip (I know its a hard life) after trying on a lot of different trainers I finally purchased a pair of Nike Air Max Thea.
It was my birthday a couple of weeks ago so we decided to book a weekend away in the Brecon Beacons hoping for a bit of star gazing.
Brecon Beacons National Park has very little light pollution and if you are lucky enough to get a clear night, I had read that the stars were amazing.
We stayed at the Ty Helyg Guest House and received a very warm welcome. We were given a front door key and were told to come and go as we pleased, which is great if you want to get out and about. There is also an honesty bar if you fancy a tipple and a roaring log fire that's lit during the chillier evenings. It is also dog friendly so there no need to leave your pooch at home. http://www.tyhelygguesthouse.co.uk/
Unfortunately when we arrived the weather was cloudy and we didn`t hold much hope in seeing the stars but around 6pm the sky started to clear, hooray!
Around 7.30pm we were about to head off to the National Park Visitor Centre when Lee, the lady who runs Ty Helyg, suggested an even better spot to see the stars! Lee is great at pointing you in the right direction no matter what your interests are, she even lent us a pair of binoculars.
We headed off to Ffrwdgrech and waited for darkness....
All I can say is WOW!!! I have never seen so many stars!!! It truly was breathtaking.
Unfortunately I do not have the right camera or the skills to photograph in total darkness, so I will leave the talking to this video by photographer Michael Sinclair, it is truly stunning!
At about 10pm we headed back to Ty Helyg for a drink and a warm by the log fire.
Breakfast the next morning was lovely! There really is something for everyone.
We opted for the full English or is it Welsh?
If you get the chance do visit the Brecon Beacons it really does have something for everyone.
Rydym yn mwynhau ein arhosiad a bydd bendant yn ôl yn fuan ! (we enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back soon)!
My daughter is a HUGE Harry Potter fan so as a last treat before she goes back to Uni we decided to visit Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour in London.
Tickets have to be purchased in advance and a time slot is allocated to you. We were there around 3 1/2 to 4 hours but you can stay as long as you like. Tickets are £33 for adults £25.50 for kids, children under 4 go free.
Here is a little peak at some of the attractions and sets but I don`t want to spoil it for you...take a journey through platform 9 3/4 for yourself. Expelliarmus!
After many years of contemplation I decided to get my brows tattooed or semi permanent brows as my practitioner calls them.
Those of you who have read my blog know that I had the most amazing full brows in the 1980`s
but...the nineties happened and well this was the result.....
Years of over plucking had left me with thin sparse brows that needed filling in everyday. So, after much research I decided to take the plunge and get semi permanent brows.
Here's the before and after photos
and some photos taken about an hour later when I got home (sorry about the lack of make up)
They were still a little swollen here but that went down after a couple of days.
As this post is a very visual thing I thought I would make a Vlog, its my first so apologies in advance for the umms, waffling and general cringe factor.......my daughter keeps taking the mickey out of the way I say todaaaay ha ha.
I recently stayed at the Marmaris Imperial with my daughter. Here are some of the photos from our trip...I hope you like them.
The Views Were Beautiful
The View From The Beach Bar
Anyone for Chess?
Time For Lunch
And Then A Little Snooze
Pudding??? Oh Go On Then
Its A Hard Life
Time For A Cocktail
The Beautiful Sunset
View From The Harmony Bar
A Trip To The Drag Show
With Some Hilarious Cocktails
Shopping For Bargains In Marmaris
Goodbye Marmaris...See You Soon
We had a really great time and I would definitely recommend a trip to Turkey. We did experience 45 degree heat so unless you like it really hot you may want to visit during the cooler months.
There are plenty of "designer" bargains to be had but do be prepared to haggle. The Turkish are very friendly and welcome tourists so don`t be afraid to browse. Just remember to take a big suitcase with you as you will end up buying more than you think.
That's it for now but see my other post for my essential holiday items...have a great Summer everyone!
