Review | Avon Mega Effects Mascara | Beauty Brags

Avon Mega Effects Mascara - £10.00

Hey guys! Yet another Avon product being reviewed today since I did order quite a few products on my last order - oops!

Today's review is solely about Avon's Mega Effects Mascara which is supposedly going to revolutionize the way we use mascara. Yeah, right, what beauty product doesn't say that? However, Avon does have something that might just back that up given that they have a completely unique and rather weird looking brush. After seeing that, I was very intrigued and just had to try it!

It's currently priced at £10 from Avon but is on a special offer which is a free 3-1 manicure tool when you spend £12 or more on selected products (one of which is this mascara so it shouldn't be too hard to spend the extra £2!).

Application brush

I opted to buy the 'blackest black' shade, purely because I never ever stray away from black mascara and would be far too scared to try any other colour quite frankly - I'm a creature of habit! However, they do have brown/black and navy shades available for anyone braver than me (which wouldn't be hard!).

As you can see from the picture to the right, the product splits into three when you open it. My first criticism of the product is that you really do have to pull the lid off quite hard to open it - but don't worry, just yank it and it won't break! Once you have the lid off, yank (again) to remove the dark pink stick from the black bottom of the product and, voila, there is your brush.

The brush is no longer than half of the size of my thumb in width which was a relief since Avon make it look massive in their adverts! And, surprisingly, it has been made to cater for eyelashes as it more or less covers all eyelashes in one brief upwards sweeping motion. Yes, it's strange at first but it's really not hard to get used to after the first few applications.

However, this isn't a 'going out' mascara - to get a night time effect, you would have to put over 5 coats of this on, at least! This is most definitely a mascara to be used during the day or when you don't want to overdo it at an office party - for any other purpose, I might be purchasing a different kind of mascara!

Overall, I might purchase this product again if I can't find anything better but not because of the brush - that part I love! I just wish Avon would make the packaging a little easier so it isn't a hassle to get the brush in and out of the bottle and make their actual mascara a bit thicker!

Have you tried Avon's Mega Effects Mascara?
Let me know what you thought!

Summer Jackets | Summer | Fashion

Hey guys! This post features some great jackets I found for this season which should be perfect for summer weather in the UK. As most of these are actually leather or fake leather jackets, wearing them abroad isn't recommended but for a day when the sun is out and there's a breeze in the air, these would be perfect with a pair of sunglasses and an ice cream!

# 1 - The first one on my list is unfortunately only available in petite at Dorothy Perkins but I completely fell in love with this gorgeous baby blue colour! That colour alone gives such a light, summery feel, you can't help but picture yourself wearing it on a sunny day, having a picnic on some fresh green grass in the park! And after months of hard work studying, I could really do with a day like that very soon! Anyway, this is priced at a decent £41.60 and is on sale at this price at the moment so if you're petite or think you could squeeze into a smaller jacket, run and get it now! If I wasn't 5ft 7", I can guarantee I would be!

# 2 - This one is roughly the same priced at £39.99 but is from New Look this time! It's available in both black (as in the picture above) and mink with a great suede lining. New Look actually brought out a similar jacket last year in tan which I bought and still wear - it's super comfortable and is perfect with almost any outfit! This season, both the black and mink colours will suit most occasions right through to autumn when it turns colder. I also love the cross stitching on the

# 3 - From Forever 21, this jacket is dark brown faux leather and priced at £28. It's pretty much your standard leather jacket but the colour makes it perfect for both summer and autumn and the quilted aspect of it just makes it that bit different which I love.

# 4 - Going back to New Look, I'm cheating a little here with a leather-look blazer which costs £34.99. The sharp edges of this jacket are sure to give any outfit a smart/casual look, especially with the open front. Only thing is, make sure you have an umbrella in case it rains because this jacket does not come with a hood or zip up so depending on your climate, this could be disastrous if you haven't read the weather forecast! As well as being available in tan, this blazer/jacket also comes in pink which is really fresh and great for summer!

# 5 - I've left the most expensive jacket on my list til last but at £60, this jacket from River Island is too stunning to say no to! I'm absolutely loving the peplum part of this jacket which always gives a flattering look to the waistline. The straight, sharp edges of the colour in this jacket are sure to make you stand out anywhere. It does remind me slightly of the 80's but I'm not entirely sure why yet but I love the boldness of it and the fact the River Island website has advertised it as being able to hold me in shape all day long! It has also stated that this item is hand wash only though so be careful and don't ruin it in the washing machine!

So that's my favourite summer jackets at the moment! I hope you've enjoyed this post and maybe even go out and take some of my recommendations on board. Please let me know what you thought and if you have any of your own recommendations for me, let me know and I'll be sure to check them out!

Have you bought any of the summer jackets I've featured in this post?
What did you think of them? Do you have any other summer jackets that you love?

Let me know!

Blazers | Summer | Fashion

Hi again! So today I figured I would try and make up for a long regrettable absence from blogging by bringing you some of my favourite blazers from the high street! I've tried to include a variety so some are better suited for formal occasions but others are just perfect to complete a summery outfit.

# 1 - This is clearly one of those blazers which are great for a workplace environment or any other formal occasion really. Perhaps surprisingly for many of you it's from George at Asda which is one of my go-to places for a cheap outfit for every occasion (almost!). It's priced at £20 on their website and is described as being "textured" - I'm assuming that the pockets, however, are fake as so many are these days! The colours in this are so light and gives a really summery, breezy look to it but the shortness and tailored nature gives such a sophisticated edge. Hopefully this kind of blazer should make you feel both comfortable and stylish for any formal occasion, even if just for a nice dinner with friends!

# 2 - Slightly more expensive than the last is this beauty from Monsoon! At £49 it is a bit of an investment but given the smooth finished lines on this piece coupled with a lovely shade of navy, this blazer suits pretty much every occasion! A slightly more casual feel is given to this blazer through the rolled up sleeves and and open front. A satin lining inside the blazer is not only sure to keep you cool on a hot summers day (if we ever get any of those in the UK!) but will ensure that this is a piece that will last for a while!

# 3 - I love the mint green colour of this blazer as I think it would give any outfit a fresh, summery look. It's from New Look and is only £19.99 as well as being available in blue and coral which are also perfect for a summers day. Again, the front on this is open giving it a casual feel but does contain pockets which is also a plus!

# 4 - This is another one from New Look but is more expensive than the last at £27.99. This one does have fake pockets and that great open front to give a casual yet stylish and sophisticated look. You can just picture this blazer being used to complete a simple jeans and tee look or on top of a mid-length dress for a great professional look around the office! It's also available in navy or pink.

# 5 -  You can tell I was a big fan of New Look for this blog post because here's yet another choice from there! Here we have a bolder look than anything else I'm showing you today with a bright red waterfall blazer, perfect for any occasion and is sure to make any outfit stand out! It's priced at £24.99 and has a lightweight feel with a casual open front. This is perfect for any summers day, especially in any hot weather or any time when it's not cold or raining, really! There's plenty of other colours to choose from as well - it's available in black for when you might not want to grab all the attention as well as coral, pink and yellow.

# 6 - Since we started with a formal look by Asda, I figured we would finish with that too. This is a really simple navy blazer which is pretty formal but only priced at £20 which is a great bargain. It does have the fake pocket thing again and a slightly heavier material so for summer in the UK, it's pretty much spot on unfortunately. You may need an umbrella to complete the look though! A button to fasten the blazer at the front gives a really sophisticated look overall and has the potential to hide any lumps and bumps around the stomach area - perfect for me then!

And so that concludes some of my favourite blazers this season - let me know what you think. As usual, feel free to share some of the looks you've put together for this summer and I'll check them out.

Have you bought any of the blazers I've featured in this post! Let me know what you thought of them and any others you'd recommend!