I should explain.......

Hey guys, so I know I've been sort of MIA for a while and I should just explain that I've just started the first year of GCSE's and it's like my teachers have hit me over the head with one of my new GCSE textbooks and was like... "here you go have all this work!" So I've been pretty swamped with work at the moment. Having said that, I do think that once you've settled down and got yourself organised, it's really not that bad. So now I've got that all down and sorted, I decided I should start my blog up again. Also, as it so happens, I'm really excited because a new Space NK has opened in my town, which makes me so happy, because I'm  now able to get hold of some things that I would have to drive hours to get there.
so, to recap:
.re-launching the blog
.lots of new exciting posts coming soon

Dream on ❤️
Dolly x

benefit lip balms

 These are two of the benefit lip balms. I really like the texture of them because the give a good amount of pigment for a balm ,but are not as pigmented as a lipstick, so they are the perfect mix. There are four in the range. I have posie balm and lolli balm. Posiebalm is a poppy-pink colour and lolli balm is a blue-toned pink. I don't usually like blue-toned pinks as they wash out my complexion, but lollibalm hasn't got too much blue in it so that it looks great on every complexion. I really want to get the other two in the range: chachabalm and benebalm. Chachabalm is an apricot/mango colour and benebalm is a red. As son as I get the other tow I will do another post if the live up to the standard of the others. I have to admit they are really pricey for a lip balm, but they are definitely worth it. Because they are lip balms they are great for everyday use. I get loads of wear out of them.
I'm so sorry I haven't posted in a while. It's because I've had my end-of-year exams.
I'm hoping to be doing lots more blog posts in the next week, so look out for them
Dream on ❤️
Dolly xx

Yes to Tomatoes moisturiser

OK, so this is the Yes to Tomatoes oil balancing moisturiser, and it is the best moisturiser I've ever had. This is because it is really hydrating eventhough it is oil balancing which is really good because I have a feeling that, eventhough I have some oily patches, I have dehydrated skin. It also doesn't leave that sticky, almost sweaty feeling. I hate it when moisturisers don't sink into the skin properly and just sit on top of the skin, but this absolutely does not do that. It has a sort of matte finish so if you decide to use this in the morning it doesn't leave your face looking shiny. I cannot recommend this moisturiser enough. It is £11.99 from Boots. I Hope this helped in some way.

Dream on ❤️

Dolly xxx

Favourite Powder

This is my favourtite powder ever! AND it's a highstreet product! The Rimmel STAY MATTE powder is majorly hyped about in the blogging world, and it's understandable why.

It has a really good finish; it isn't chalky but it gets rid of any oil, and trust me my nose is the most oily thing in the world!

Another thing about this powder that makes me love it so much is that when I want to keep my concealer in place all day, it will do just that! And it won't budge! I REALLY recommend this powder and think you should definitely go and check it out. I have been through about 5 of these and still can't get enough! Every time I finish a STAY MATTE, I can never be bothered to go out and find a different one because I just love this one so much! I genuinely can't sing its praises enough. It is and always will be my favourite powder. You can get this powder practically everywhere, you can even get it in the supermarket! The only downside to it is the packaging; it is quite cheap and the lid has smashed on me every one I've had. It is a real shame as it would be a million times better if it had a thicker packaging!

Hope this helps in some way!

Dream on ❤️

Dolly xx

Apple Pie

I made this apple pie a couple of days ago and I can't tell you how great it tasted! I found it on the Delia Online website and it was really easy to make, however I was in a hurry, so I didn't manage to make the pastry myself because I didn't have enough time before my family came over for Sunday lunch! I will list the ingredients but I will leave a link to the website above.
Ingredients:
for the pastry
. 175g plain flour plus a little extra for dusting
. a pinch of salt
. 40g of softened butter
. a little cold water
for the filling
. 1 heaped tablespoon of semolina
. 500g Cox's apples
. 400g Bramley apples
. 50g golden caster sugar
. 6 whole cloves
 (I added a little ground cloves and some ground cinnamon because I LOVE cinnamon!)
. the juice of half a lemon
. 1 egg white to glaze
. 1 tbsp. demerara sugar

Dream on ❤️

Dolly xx

Clinique Pep-start

So this is the new eye cream that has been big news in the beauty world. Clinque made quite a big deal about launching this new eye cream. It's called pep-start by Clinique, and to be honest I know why they made suck a big deal! This eye cream is absolutely great! I love it! It is really hydrating and makes my under-eyes look brighter because in the eye cream is a small amount of shimmer but not too much because I know that if I put too much glitter on my eyes they get irritated. But because of the shimmer I tend not to use this at night because there's no need for your eyes to be bright at night!

Clinique products are really easy to find. They are on most beauty websites and are in stores like Boots and Debenhams. It is £22 but it is really good and I would definitely recommend it.

I hope this helps and that you guys go out and buy it!

Dream on ❤️

Dolly xx

Olapex

Hey guys! This is Olaplex. I must admit it is quite hard to get hold, but I have to say it has improved my hair amazingly! It has reduced my split ends, and makes your hair much more healthy. I know that this is a bold statement to make, but I think this is the best hair treatment I have ever used! Before getting in the bath/shower wet your hair then towel-dry it and squeeze a 50p sized blob and run through the mid-lengths and ends. You leave it in for at least 10 minutes, then wash as normal. I really recommend this product, I think you can get this on Amazon for around £20.

I hope you guys try this out, I know it made a real difference on my hair.

Dream on ❤️

Dolly xx