Room Update | Rose Gold and Blush

Happy Saturday guys! 

So, as some of you know I recently redecorated my room and I thought now would be a great time to share some pictures with you. The theme is rose gold and blush, which was at times, very challenging as some of the items were very hard to source but rose gold spray paint was my savour and definitely saved me money. I was able to transform old furnishings into new ones, which was amazing and fun to do.  The knick-knack items were from all high-street/ budget stores including Tesco, ASDA, IKEA and Matalan. 

If you'd like to know where any item in particular is from, then comment below and I will get back to you. Also, if you've seen any rose gold items on the high-street or thinking of redecorating with this theme, I'd love to hear from you. Tweet me @NCampopiano. 

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day Gift Guide by nancycamp1 featuring KitchenAid

It’s the day we celebrate the greatest woman in our lives. This Mothering Sunday (March 6) treat your favourite lady to something special. With that Friday feeling and the sun shining, it’s not too late to find the perfect gift.

I have put together a gift/ inspo guide to finding mum the perfect gift this year. I think I’ve covered every type of mum here - for the beauty queen, lipsticks and perfume are always a good idea and of course, the high-street has some fabulous alternatives.

For the house proud mum, kitchen accessories, candles and homewares are great for gifting. And finally, for the trendy mummy, handbags and jewellery are always a failsafe.

Of course some of these items may be a little outside your price range but they can offer some inspiration. Don’t forget to tweet me your high-street alternatives @NCampopiano.

Have a great Mother’s Day.

Nx

Beauty Edit | Three Best Matte Red Lipsticks for Valentine’s Day

The perfect red lipstick is so hard to find. With so many hues, shades and finishes it’s almost impossible to find the perfect red lip for the most romantic day of the year. 

My favourite red lip has to have a matte finish – its super long lasting, on trend and used with the correct lip liner it can transform any make-up look into a killer pout.

 For today’s post, I’m going to run you through some of my favourite matte red lipsticks to rock on V-day with a mixture of products from drugstore to high-street.

 Kate Moss’ Rimmel Matte Lipstick, Wine 107: £5.49 

This is one of my favourite drug store lipsticks, EVER. I always have two of these on-the-go just in case. The dark wine colour is so special and still to this day I am yet to find a high-end alternative with a similar hue and finish. It’s really long lasting and isn’t drying, which is really important in a matte lipstick. It also smells of water melons, which is a massive bonus! I think this shade is perfect for Valentine’s and for the winter season due to its dark wine tone. Teamed with a cat eye flick and a smokey eye – you’ve got a great look for date night.

MAC Retro, Ruby Woo: £15.50 

Ruby Woo is one of my favourite bright red lipsticks. It’s the perfect colour pop and the one and only statement red lips on the beauty scene. It is very long lasting, the only downside being it is very drying. I tend to apply a lip balm before application to combat this. I have been using Charlotte Tilbury’s Lip Magic, before my lip liner, which does help to moisturise. Other than that, there aren’t any other problems with this shade. It’s my turn-to for outfits that need a burst of colour, the Christmas period and of course for Valentine’s Day. I like to use this with a gold sparkly eye and doll-like eyelashes for the perfect dinner date. 

Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution, Red Carpet Red: £23.00 

This is one red lipstick that only comes out at special occasions and of course Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse. It’s the most expensive on the list but one of my favourite brands, EVER. The creamy and velvet consistency is an absolute dream to apply. It’s slightly darker in shade compared to, Mac Ruby Woo, but so much more luxurious and not drying on the lips. Its rose gold packaging is truly beautiful and makes it stand out amongst the rest. If you’re looking for a staple red lipstick for your make-up collection then this is the one for you. Team this with heavy liquid eyeliner for a movie night holding hands. 

 How will you be spending your Valentine’s Day? Tweet me @NCampopiano

Bedroom Edit | Blush and Rose Gold Room Inspo

Blush and Rose Gold Room Inspo by nancycamp1 featuring metal lighting

For some of you that don't know, I think it's safe to say I have a rose gold obsession. From jewellery to décor - everything with a pinky, metallic hue has to be mine. 

This month I'm re-decorating my bedroom, can you guess the theme? I have pulled some inspiration from my favourite curation site, Polyvore. 

As you can see, some of this stuff is slightly out of my price range but it's great to pull inspiration and find high-street alternatives that are in my budget.

I have been using Pinterest for this too - you can check out my board 'Room Re-design' on my page, @nancycamp01. 

I definitely love the idea of using rose gold spray paint to update my current furnishings. I'm going to use this for some wooden frames and cabinets I have. 

I can't wait to start - I'm already de-cluttering my room and getting rid of some things I no longer need. I'm going more streamlined this time around - less 'knick-knack' items and more clean and classic. 

My room at the moment has a 'shabby chic' theme to it with plenty of florals and lilac walls. I am so desperate to renovate this as I feel it's a little outdated. 

I think the rose gold and blush pink theme is perfect for a bedroom with its warm hues but it also gives any room a modern twist as well. 

These are some of the items I would really like to add into my room for the ultimate rose gold make over. 

I'd love to know what you think or if you've found any rose gold items on your travels.  

Nx

Skincare Edit: My Three Favourite Cleansers

I love using cleansers - there is truly no greater feeling than freshly cleaned skin at the end of a long day. At the moment I have three cleaners on-the-go. These range from the cheaper/drug store ones to more premium brands but I have to say they all do an amazing job.

My everyday cleanser and no.1 turn-to-option is always Garnier's Micellar Water. Ever since the cleansing/ Micellar water launched it revolutionised my cleansing routine and totally ruled out face wipes for me. It's simple, easy- to-use nature is great for any beauty novice looking for something new to spice up their skincare routine.

I remove my make-up using the cleansing water with a large face pad to wipe the day away. During the week I will use this as my everyday make-up look isn't too involved so the Micellar water is perfect. It does leave the skin feeling clean but it's not that deep clean feel you get with a balm or mask but it does a pretty good job. You can pick this up in any drug store or supermarket.

If I want to do a mid-week cleansing mask - I'll turn to my Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Skin Clay Mask. I do like this product but I would say it doesn't live up to all its expectations but it is good for a cleansing mask. I got this in my Charlotte Tilbury advent calender in December and have been using it ever since.  I start by applying a thick layer onto the skin and leaving it for 10 minutes and then washing off using warm water. You do get a soft skin, clean feel but I wouldn't say it tightens pores etc. For a good cleaning mask - I would definitely recommend this although it is on the pricer end of the scale.

If I've worn a lot of heavy make-up or if my pores feel clogged up I'll turn to my thick, balm cleanser, Emma Hardie's Moringa Cleansing Balm. I have to say this is one of my favourite cleansers I'm using at the moment. It's very nourishing and so moisturising on the skin - there is no cleaner feeling. I usually use this before bed. I start by massaging the balm into my face using some warm water and then removing all traces of make-up and dirt with the muslin cloths it comes with. 

This balm is one of my favourite skincare products and I always enjoy using it. It really rejuvenates my skin, which I've never been able to recreate with any other product. Although this does break the bank, think of it as a skin investment. I promise you won't change your mind.

What are your favourite cleansers? I'd love to hear. 

My Hair Secrets

Happy New Year Everyone!

Haircare is so important to your everyday beauty routine so I thought I'd dedicate the first post of the New Year to discussing my favourite products and go-to hair essentials.

Shampoo and Conditioner

Over the years, I've tried so many different shampoos from more premium brands to cheaper high-street alternatives and despite the fact it has taken me 23 years to reach this conclusion, I think that I receive better results from high-street/ drugstore shampoos. Call me crazy but could it be that they over complicate the product? Too many fancy ingredients that end up doing the opposite of what they say? This is what I believe to be true. To put it this way, I'm still waiting to find my expensive 'Knight in Shining Armer' shampoo to revolutionise my haircare routine. Until this day I will stay true to my drugstore roots. 

I have to admit, my ultimate shampoo and conditioner savour has to be the, L'Oreal Elvive collection, it's the one and only brand I keep returning to. All the varieties have great thickening power, and leaves the hair feeling thoroughly clean and smelling gorgeous. They certainly tick all of my shampoo must-have boxes from shine to smoothness. If you haven't already - you need to try this product. At the moment I am using the Extraordinary Oil one, which I thoroughly suggest! Available at any drug store or super market.

Oils

I have been using hair oils for a while, usually a different variety of Argan oils and frizz-proofing products. Last year I was brought the L'Oreal Mythic Oil and have been using it ever since. It's great to use on damp hair after each wash, it leaves the hair feeling really nourished and replenished with its Avocado and Grape Seed oil recipe.

It's truly one of my favourite ever hair products and it gives a perfect finish to your hair without the greasy texture that you sometimes get with oils. I have to say, no haircare routine is complete without it. You can find the oil online and in some hairdressers. 

Words of hair wisdom 

Over the years, I have had my fair share of hair faux pas, from hair colour to shocking cuts and I think I've acquired some wisdom along the way. 

My first rule: always use heat protection. This is one step you simply cannot miss out. If you use a lot of heat on your hair, like I do, it is so important to protect your hair as it can cause damage and breakages. 

My second rule: do a hair mask once a month. Whether this is a home-made one or a shop-brought one, these are really great for your hair, replenishing it with all it needs. A must-have for thick, luscious hair. 

My hair secret...

Want to know my big secret? I only wash my hair once a week - usually a Saturday or Sunday. I truly believe this to be one of the most important factors for healthy hair. Stretching your hair between washes is hard but with a little bit of dry shampoo (Batiste, £2.99) and some stylish up-dos, you can make it work. 

I'd love to know what you think of these or if you have any hair secrets. Tweet me @NCampopiano. 

Beauty | Gwen Stefani Urban Decay Palette Review and Swatches

This week my make-up addiction reached an all-time high. I was the 2^nd person in the UK to buy the Gwen Stefani palette for Urban Decay – which went on sale in stores on November 25.

I was so excited to try Urban Decay’s newest addition as they are such a staple in my everyday make-up routine. I think out of all of the Naked Palettes my favourite has to be number three as they offer such a wide variety of pinky/nude matte and shimmer shades. 

When I heard about the release of Gwen’s palette, I signed up to the online waiting list and rung the store to reserve one for when the delivery came in. When I went to collect it from Urban Decay Covent Garden it felt like Christmas had come early and hearing that I was 2^nd in line was even more exciting.

Before pictures were released of the palette, I thought there would more of a variety of shocking shades because of Gwen’s quirky sense of style, but surprisingly, the only shade I wouldn’t wear would be ‘Danger,’ as I’ve never worn a shades of blue and don’t plan on starting now!

 I have to say, I absolutely love this packaging and as Gwen designed every aspect of this palette, I didn't expect anything less. It's a great size too, not too big or bulky for travelling or carrying in your bag like most palettes. 

Tucked inside the box were also four testers of Gwen's lipstick for Urban Decay, I'm really excited to try these.

Here are some swatches from my favourite shades, I love how pigmented they are.  I think one colour I'm going to use most is 'Pop' as I love a champagne/pinky shimmer shade for a base colour. I'll definitely get lots of use out of that. 

I'm so excited to experiment with the different colours this holiday season, I can see '1987' being very popular with the upcoming Christmas festivities. 

Is the Gwen Stefani palette on your Christmas list? If so, what's your favourite shade?