CLIPHAIR CLIP-IN HAIR EXTENSIONS REVIEW

I used to be really addicted to hair extensions at the age of fifteen. I wore extensions every day for at least 2 years until one day when I decided to go blonde. I found it extremely difficult to find hair extensions that matched my bleached locks and therefore gave up wearing extensions for a good 3 years.

I was sad of seeing all these beautiful bloggers with lushious long and thick locks, I forever wished I had hair like theirs. I wanted to give hair extensions another try, even if I only wore them on occasions or on nights out.

A few weeks ago I was kindly sent over some gorgeous hair extensions from Cliphair. Cliphair are a UK based company who sell 100% Remy human hair extensions all around the world from their online store www.cliphair.co.uk.

Their customer service is brilliant, I couldn't fault it. If you are really unsure about what shade to choose, then do not worry. They offer a FREE colour matching service, which involves you sending an image of your hair colour or even posting a hair sample to Cliphairs hair experts to be colour matched. I sent an image of my hair rather than a sample because this was quicker for me. I was really impressed with the quick response and when the extensions arrived I couldn't fault the colour. They were a near enough exact match to my own hair so they blended brilliantly.

I cannot express how important it is to choose real human hair extensions over synthetic. They last so much longer, look more natural and can be styled and looked after the same as your own hair. 

So the extensions I chose were the Double Wefted Full Head set in the shade Light Ash Blonde and the length I chose was 20 inches.
This set comes with:

• Two 8 inch (20cm) wide wefts
• Two 6 inch (15cm) wide wefts
• Two 4 inch (10cm) wide wefts
• Two 2 inch (5cm) wide wefts

You get more than enough hair in this set because the pieces are double wefted meaning that there is twice as much hair on each piece. I love how gorgeous and thick they look when I put them in and style into a ponytail. They are really easy to put in, I followed the fitting guide on the Cliphair website which can be found here. I also liked how the clips are blonde so they can be hidden discreetly under your own hair.

This set costs £79.99 which I think is really worth it for the amount of hair you are getting! I would definitely continue to use Cliphair because the quality and thickness of the hair is amazing. Although I was kindly given these to review by Cliphair, all opinions are completely honest. I really do love these extensions.

If you want to see me wearing these extensions, make sure you keep an eye out for my upcoming How I Style My Hair Extensions and How I Care For My Hair Extensions blog posts which will be posted very soon!

And don't forget to follow me on bloglovin!

Love, Maddie x

QUICK AND EASY EASTER TREATS

Happy Easter everyone! I hope you are all having an amazing weekend and not feeling too sick or overloaded with chocolate!

Here's a quick and easy recipe to make chocolate cornflake cakes in just under 10 minutes.

You will need...

• 250g plain chocolate
• 50g butter
• 75g cornflakes
• 1 bag of cadburys mini eggs
• 2 tablespoons of golden syrup

Method

First start by lining a tin with cake cases.
Then melt the chocolate, butter and golden syrup in a bowl over simmering hot water. Stir until everything has melted.
Fold in the cornflakes until all the cereal is coated in the chocolate.
Place the mixture evenly in the cake cases and place 3 mini eggs on the top of each nest. 
Leave to set in the fridge for an hour.

I had such fun making these. Licking the chocolate off the bowl at the end is definitely the best part! I hope you have as much fun making these as I did.

Love, Maddie x

KEEPING TRACK OF MY FITNESS

One of my new years resolutions was to keep fit and healthy and to exercise more throughout 2016. 

I was kindly sent the Nuband Activ+ Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker. As well as the fitness band itself, I also got a pack of 3 replacement bands which came in the colours purple, orange and pink. I think that having different coloured replacement bands is cool because you are then able to match your band to the outfit that you are wearing!

I have never tried anything like this so I was looking forward to putting it to the test!

The Nuband Activ+ has a free app that can be downloaded on both IOS and Android. It allows you to monitor your daily workout and sleep pattern. The application also measures the distance walked/ran in km and the amount of calories burnt. You are able to monitor your progress by day, week, month and even year. The Nuband also has a smart alarm and clock so it can be used as a standard watch. 

When I first saw it, it was slightly bigger than I had anticipated. However, when I actually tried it on, I found that it was no bigger than the watch that I already wear. The band is comfortable and altogether is really light weight - I sometimes forget that I am even wearing it! It isn't bulky so it can be worn discreetly under sportswear.

The battery life is also GREAT! I have been using it daily for 2 weeks and have not had to charge it yet. A couple of my friends from my fitness class have also decided to buy it after seeing mine in action!

Fitness Tracker

Replacement Bands

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is thinking of getting a fitness band or someone who wants a watch with some added benefits!

The Nuband Activ+ costs just £29.99 which is just a fraction of the price of some of the leading brands!

Love, Maddie x

WE ONLY WANT YOU FOR YOUR BODY - ANATOMICALS REVIEW

For those of you who don't know me, I am a graphic designer so I am a sucker for fun and creative packaging. I was so happy when I got this package through the door from Anatomicals. Not only are their products great but the language used on their packaging is just brilliant. The attention to detail is superb and the random and humorous paragraphs are just guaranteed to make you laugh (or at least smile!). Their slogan is 'we only want you for your body'. 

I had never tried anything from their brand before, but I had seen some of their products on both Asos and Urban Outfitters, so I was really excited to try out this little selection.

The first product I got was the 'Hawaii Five-Glow Tropical Hydrating Face Mask'. This mask is enriched with coconut water, papaya and pineapple extracts, cocoa seeds and soy beans to cleanse skin and leave silky smooth. The bright yellow packaging is great and the smell reminds me of holidays! There is a generous 15ml in the sachet which is enough to cover your entire face.
After applying this all over my face and leaving it to work its magic for about 15 minutes, I then wiped it off with a wet cloth. It left my face feeling smooth and hydrated.

Next, I got another face mask, this one is the 'Farewell The Scarlet Pimplehell Deep Cleansing Mud Mask'. This contains special minerals to absorb oils and deeply embedded dirt and make up. It helps control spots and fights blackheads. This thick and gloopy mud smells quite nice. I had applied a generous layer to my face and there was still some left over, so I gave this to my sister for her to use.
I left this on my face for about 20 minutes whilst I had a bath, and once it set, I wiped it off with a wet cloth. I really love how you can benefit from all the goodness in such a short space of time. 

I was also given a 'Puffy The Eye Bag Slayer Revitalising Eye Mask'. This gel eye mask has an elasticated strap that slips over your head and can be used either hot or cold. Just place it in hot water or in the fridge for 10 minutes. I used mine cold to help soothe my eyes. I love how this mask can be reused and the name is cool as well! 

Finally, I have the 'Englands Clean and Pleasant Hand Norfolk Lavender Hand Wipes'. This is a pack of 15 wipes. I don't really like the smell of lavender so I wasn't expecting to like these wipes. However, the scent was subtle and not overpowering, so they were actually quite pleasant. My hands felt clean and moisturised after using the wipes so they have the thumbs up from me! This pack is the perfect size for slipping in to my handbag because I am always carrying around antibacterial gel or wipes when I am catching the bus to college.

If you have tried out anything from Anatomicals, let me know! I'd love to know what your favourite products are. 

Shop the whole Anatomicals range on ASOS and on Urban Outfitters

Love, Maddie x

BIRCHBOX MARCH 2016 - WORD UP

Yesterday I recieved this little gift in the post.. my monthly Birchbox subscription! This months theme was Word Up! It's a beauty related, word searched designed box which aims to help you find your ultimate beauty discovery. Inside this months box is 6 luxe treats, two of which are full sized products. There was three different boxes this month, each tailored to your online beauty profile. I got the turquoise box!

So here's what was inside...

ModelCo More Brows (RRP £13)

First up is this brow gel from ModelCo. After trying one of their lipsticks in Decembers box, I was really looking forward to trying this. I got mine in the shade Light-Medium. Birchbox sent out the shades based on your hair colour which you filled out on your online profile. The hair like particles create the illusion of fuller brows, just sweep over your brows and leave to dry for 60 seconds. 

I really love this brow gel and it's a much cheaper version of Benefits Gimme Brow so I will definitely be repurchasing this!

Philip B Drop Dead Straightening Baume (RRP £20)

Next we have this hair baume from Philip B. I have never tried any of their products, in fact I wasn't even aware of the brand before I discovered it in this months box. This silicone free baume helps tame hair and shortens your blow dry time. I used a pea sized amount on my hair last night and I am happy to say that it did help reduce some frizziness so I am really impressed.

Polaar Polar Night Cream (RRP £32)

This facial night cream uses ingredients that react with the light of the moon - COOL HUH? It gets to work whilst you sleep which is amazing because I never have the time to sit with masks and creams on my face during the day. I don't think I don't think it's worth £32.

Beauty Protector Beauty Wash (RRP £10.90)

When I saw this in my box, I thought "oh just another body wash" but after using it, I thought "this is great". It lathers up really well. The smell is nice, not too over powering and lingers on your skin after your shower. At £10.90 I won't be buying this, as I don't think its worth it for a pretty standard body wash.

Arrow Boost Colour Enhancing Lip Balm (RRP £11)

Next up we have this lip balm from Birchboxs own brand 'Arrow'. This has got to be one of my favourite products in this months box. The brand itself is vegan, cruelty-free and paraben-free so theres no harsh chemicals or ingredients. The balm protects lips and adjusts to your pH to create one that's totally unique to you. It's not really glossy and it makes your lips look healthy and moist. It is the perfect size for popping into your handbag. I will definitely be buying this again!

Number 4 Lumiere d'hiver Reconstructing Mask (RRP £36)

Finally we have this hair mask from a brand called Number 4. It is packed with soy protein and shea butter so you can just imagine how soft and sleek your hairs going to be after using this! I am going to save this mask for when I go on holiday because my hair tends to get really dry from the sun. I will be sure to let you know my thoughts after using this.

I am once again impressed with this months box, I got a selection of hair, skincare and makeup products and a few products from brands which I was totally new to!

If you would like to treat yourself, or somebody else, to Birchbox, use my referral link to sign up and you will recieve 50 points (worth £5) to spend on anything in the Birchbox store. You can also use the code GOODTIMES, after signing up through the link, to get 50% off your first box.

Love, Maddie x

SAY GOODBYE TO FALSIES - MOODSTRUCK 3D FIBER LASH+ REVIEW

I am a huge fan of mascara - in fact, I couldn't go without it. I think it just completes a look and makes me look awake. 

I have seen many posts and videos floating about Facebook of this 3D Fiber Lash mascara from Younique and have always been sceptical as to whether it actually works. Not too long ago, I finally got to try out the mascara for myself, thanks to Jen Harrison who owns her own international makeup and skincare company.

The Younique Fiber Lash mascara duo comes in a cute little bag and an easy step by step instruction leaflet. The Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes is said to increase average lash volume by 400%. Its hypoallergenic formula brings tired lashes to life. 

Transplanting Gel

First up, you need to apply the transplanting gel and then immediately apply the 3D fibers, followed by a further coat of the gel to help seal the fibers. You can repeat this process as many times as you want for a more bold and intense look. I personally think that one coat is enough but this is down to personal preference.

3D Fibers

On my first attempt, my lashes did go clumpy and fuzzy, but this is because I was totally new to the product, so it did take a little getting used to. However, I am overall impressed with how much it intensifies the lashes. It really does look like you are wearing false lashes or have had eye lash extensions. 

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes fuller and longer looking lashes.
So girls, why spend £40 on eye lash extensions when you can achieve the same look by simply just using this mascara?!

I hope you found this review helpful. The Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lash+ is available to buy here, for £23.

Love, Maddie