MOO BUSINESS CARDS

I decided to get some business cards because I thought it would be handy if someone asks about my blog, as it means I don’t have to write the link down for them if they want to take a sneaky peak (and you never know, they might pass it on too!)

A few weeks ago I spotted the Moo Facebook business cards on their website, so I decided to try them out and order 50, so I thought I’d tell you all about my experience!

So first of all, whatever you need your business cards for; moo offers pre made designs (but you can also design your own), and they have different sizes and finishes of card you can pick from.  

All of this is great, as you have plenty to pick from and suit to your needs or budget, but it can get a little overwhelming sometimes, so I love that Moo will send you a free sample pack if you order one! (No hidden extra charges included). I think it’s handy if you’re not sure which card or size to go for as you can have a proper feel for them!

I decided to go for the Facebook design cards, which means I had to log in to my Facebook account as they add the link to your profile, and use your current profile picture and cover photos, but you can also include other information and a quote/extra writing at the top.

If you want to order some business cards for yourself, you can get 10% off  here!

http://www.moo.com/share/zfmjp2 

So here’s how mine turned out!

(They send them in a lovely business card holder too!)

 

 

 

Thank you for reading,

NV

xoxo 

£2.50 ESSIE NAIL POLISHES

Essie nail polishes are always mentioned by bloggers because of their great quality and shade range, but sometimes the higher price tag may stop you from trying them out.

If you’re looking to find Essie nail polishes at a lower price of £2.50, check out this website! They don’t always have the same shades in stock, but it’s handy to check back every so often to hunt down the shades you want. I think the postage is £1.99 for Standard Delivery so you’re still saving yourself a bit of money (I think I'll need to place an order myself soon too)!

Thank you for reading,

NV

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REVIEW: COLLECTION EXTREME 24 HOUR FELT TIP LINER

I think it’s quite difficult to find a good felt tip eyeliner, so today I thought I should let you know about this little guy from Collection (I still want to call it Collection 2000 all the time, anyone else?)

Long lasting really says it in the name Extreme 24 Hour, but these guys really do last all day and night, and it’s really hard to take them off when you get to your skincare routine, so if longevity is what you’re after, look no further.

They come in 4 colours -  black, purple, blue and teal – and they only cost £2.99! ( you can find them here)

So next time you’re in Boots and you’re trying to find something to spend your extra points on, why not give this a go?

Thank you for reading,

NV

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NARS Bright Young Things COMPETITION PRIZES

I received my NARS Bright Young Things competition prizes a couple of days ago, so I thought I'd show you them today!

The first thing I got is the NARS Radiance Enhancing Pro-Prime Light Optimizing Primer.

The next thing is the NARS lipstick in the shade Schiap (I've already worn this once and it's a beautiful bright pink shade, I absolutely love it).

I also got the NARS blush in Desire, again a super duper pretty hot pink shade.

I'm excited to try the NARS duo eyeshadow I also received in the shade Bouthan, because both of these colours are lovely for a pinky purple eye look.

Last but not least, the NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder in Translucent Crystal was also in the package, and I can't wait to try it out soon!

If you'd like to see the makeup look I did, you can check it out on my instagram natalieblogsmakeup, and if you want to see a review of any of these products please let me know!

Thank you for reading,

NV

xoxo 

DIY BLOG BUSINESS CARDS

If you're just starting out in blogging, you might not want to invest in professional business cards straight away, so I thought I'd show you how you can make your own. They're inexpensive and so simple to make, and if anyone asks you about your blog in the future, you can just hand them one of these!

The things you'll need:
- a few sheets of decorative card or paper
- a stamp
- a ruler and pencil
- scissors

To start off, you want to split your card into even rectangles using the ruler (I got my card from Hobby Craft, for around £1 each).
Then just stamp the card as many times as you like, and cut the rectangles out! It's pretty self explanatory really, and shouldn't take you more than around 20 minutes.
All you have to do now is find a little pouch to store them in and you're ready to give them out!
*Please be careful when cutting your cards out! :)

Hope this help you out!

Thank you for reading,

NV

xoxo 

REVIEW: MAYBELLINE COLOUR TATTOO CREAM EYESHADOWS

I absolutely love using these Maybelline Colour Tattoos because they're very creamy and pigmented. They're also very blendable but once they dry they last such a long time (and that's why I love them!)

My favourite out of the four that I have is probably Permanent Taupe because I like using it for a quick smokey eye, which I've previously done a post about here. The colours I have are quite neutral but there's also a few other ones to choose from, like bright blue or yellow.
I would highly recommend any of these cream eye shadows, they look beautiful on the eyes alone or with eyeshadow on top, and aren't too expensive at around £4.99 each.

55 Immortal Charcoal

 40 Permanent Taupe

 35 On and on Bronze

 05 Eternal Gold

Thank you for reading,

NV

xoxo 

5 PRODUCT FACE

This is a quick look I do when I don't want to spend too long on it and just use a few products.

Whether it's a quick everyday makeup look or not, I always start off with foundation because it evens out the skin and makes the overall look a hundred times better (of course if you have amazing skin you can skip this step or just apply a teeny bit of concealer under the eyes).

The next thing to do is set the foundation you've applied. If you're only using a few products, something like a powder foundation is nice because it's going to give you a bit more coverage as well.

Then onto some colour on the cheeks. I'm cheating a little bit here because i have a two in one product (the Hibiscus Kiss blush duo from the Riri Hearts Mac collection), but you can use any blush or bronzer you like.

The eyes are quick and easy because if I don't have too much time I usually don't bother and go straight to brows. The product I absolutely love is the Soap And Glory archery brow pencil because it makes my eyebrows look really nice and quite natural too.

The last thing is something on the lips. My go to product right now is the Dior Lip Glow lip balm which I've already done a review on, or the Revlon lip butter because It's a nice light pink colour and it's also really moisturising.

So that's my 5 product face, hope this was useful to some of you!
Thanks for checking out my blog! 

Thank you for reading,

NV

xoxo 

TOP 3 FACE MASKS

I really enjoy using face masks, so this post is all about my three favourite ones!

The first one I really enjoy using is the LUSH fresh face mask. The two I've tried so far are the Cupcake and Catastrophe Cosmetic ones. I like these masks because I do really think they make my skin clearer and smell so good too! Just remember that once you buy one of these, you have to keep it in the fridge and you can only use it for around two weeks because the ingredients are fresh, as the name suggests.

Another mask I got quite recently is the Simple kind to skin deep cleansing mask. This one also works really well at making my skin look clearer and just appear nicer overall. It's nice because it's affordable, and you can keep it for longer compared to the LUSH one, so you don't have to use it straight away.

The last mask in my top three is the Lancome Hydra Intense mask. This one has a gel like consistency and it's clear, unlike the other two. It's good for hydrating the skin really well, and after using it my skin feels much softer and in better condition.

Thank you for reading,

NV

xoxo 

REVIEW: DIOR LIP GLOW LIP BALM

I picked this up last month, and I'm so glad I did. It's basically my perfect lip product. It's a really pretty baby pink colour that looks amazing on the lips and also moisturises them. 

I basically wear this everyday now because i love the colour, and it's just so easy to apply and go. 

I only wish I got this sooner!

Thank you for reading,

NV

xoxo 

COMPARISON: MAKEUP FOREVER HD POWDER vs. MAC PREP + PRIME

I have two loose translucent powders, one from MAC and one from Make Up Forever, so I thought I'd compare them for you. 

They're similar in how they look on the skin, however the Makeup Forever one only has one ingredient, Silica. It has 8.5g of product for £24.95, and the container is a little larger than the MAC one. It has a handy sifter opening, so the powder doesn't come out all at once which is great, especially if you're travelling with it as its not likely to go everywhere. 

The MAC one has 8g, and costs £20. It's easier to get hold of in the UK because you can get it in stores/counters as well as online, compared to the Makeup forever one which is not as easily accessible. The MAC powder is £5 less expensive, but you don't get quite as much product (only 0.5g less). 

Both of the powders are really nice in my opinion. They're very similar in how they work, but it's worth noting that they are meant to use to set liquid foundation and make it last longer, not to provide any coverage. 

They both last a long time because you only need a small amount for your whole face and a little bit definitely does go a long way, so you don't need to repurchase as often. 

Overall I like the container of the Makeup forever powder more because its much easier to use, but the MAC one is a little more expensive as 1g works out to be £2.50, whereas the Makeup Forever one works out to be £2.94 for 1g, so I guess it's whichever you prefer. 

Thank you for reading,

NV

xoxo