Should I Purchase? | Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream

I'm extremely eager to purchase this product but the word hydrating sticks out to me as I have very oily skin.
I haven't seen many reviews on this product or heard many people talk about it as it's a new product, so before I fork out £26 on a product I may never use, I'd like to know if this product is really worth it.
If you've tried this product, regardless of your skin type, I'd love to know what you thought of it.
I'm hoping it will be a good product for summertime as I've read that it is very light weight but still gives the same amount of coverage as a foundation would.
It's said to work as a bb cream, cc cream and tinted moisturiser all in one.

Don't forget to comment below and tell me your thoughts!

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle 

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Back to Basics

Throughout the year I notice that my style evolves and then reverts back to basic fashion.

This spring I have decided to clear out my wardrobe (again!) and go back to basics and stay there.

Most people know me for my signature all black everything wardrobe which to be quite honest is down to pure laziness rather than style influence.

Anyway, I'm purchasing basic items which I feel will never go out of fashion and can be worn in many different ways throughout the year.

I'm sticking to basic colours such as black, white, grey, navy, camel, khaki and khaki green.

I just feel as though these are staple colours that can be worn throughout the year and to any occasion.

I will definitely try and inject a pop of colour into my wardrobe but nothing too dramatic.

Look out for my clothes haul as I will be going shopping very soon.

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle

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My Weight Journey

While most people are on a weight loss journey both on youtube and here in the blogging world, I'm on a weight gain journey... I know, it sounds completely crazy!

I don't have any serious issues with my current weight and for the most part I actually like my size but for three years now the scales have been stuck on 7.5 stone which for me seems underweight for my age and height.

I've tried all kinds of remedies to try and gain weight but to no avail.

I've come to embrace the fact that I'll never be as big as I want to be but I've decided to start taking more interest in my fitness.

I go jogging every morning around 6am, I'm noticing that I feel a lot happier as I'm exercising and my appetite is increasing slightly.

Let me know if you'd like an update on my weight/fitness journey.

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle

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My Current Foundation | Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24hr Foundation Review

I bought this foundation in April last year and didn't use until December last year because it was the most expensive foundation I'd ever bought and I never wanted it to run out.
I saw so many youtubers raving about this product but I still wasn't moved to use it.

This is hands down my holy grail foundation of 2015 thus far.
I love the consistency, the colour match, the coverage and the way it feels on my skin. It doesn't feel heavy or cakey at all.

I use 2 pumps to get a nice full coverage and it is definitely buildable coverage. If you have super oily skin like myself, you'll definitely have to use a primer or be prepared to blot/powder a lot during the day. I find that my t-zone does becomes quite shiny/oily after a few hours without priming my t-zone first.

Even for oily skin, this foundation does give a nice dewy finish which doesn't look greasy.

Shade #510 Suede

I purchased mine whilst on holiday in New York last year from Sephora. I was matched with the shade #510 Suede which is actually a perfect match. My only concern is that I have tried to find the same shade in the UK and I can only find shades that are slightly lighter or slightly darker than the one I'm currently using as the shade numbers are done differently in the UK and US.

My only negatives with this foundation are that:

• I'm not sure if it actually lasts 24hrs
• The shade numbers are different in Europe and in America so you may find some difficulty repurchasing the exact same shade.

Other than these 2 negatives, I'm absolutely in love with this foundation and I'm not sure if it can be replaced just yet.

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle

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Picking Yourself Up | Thoughtful Thursdays

Most of the time when I feel miserable or stuck in a rut its because my environment isn't how it's supposed to be.

My room doesn't look quite how I want it to look, my desk is clattered and to me the whole house just looks chaotic 

I've found a way to get myself out of these crap moods and to most, it will sound completely weird, but I like to clean. I feel like cleaning is a type of  external detox 

Most people that know me, know I'm always cleaning but I clean more when I'm upset. This is because I find doing something productive gives me a sense of achievement and whatever I was upset about suddenly becomes irrelevant

When my room/house is clean to my standards I find I can think more clearly and more rationally.

Cleaning might not necessarily work for everyone but try and engage yourself in activities that make you feel empowered because once you feel empowered being miserable feels pointless.  

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle 

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Sleek Beauty Blemish Balm Review

I purchased this product 3 years ago and I loved it!
The texture isn't too thick or heavy, it gives a nice natural coverage and it's affordable.
My only negative at the time was that the colours are limited and my perfect shade would be a mixture of the dark and medium shades but I couldn't fathom buying both shades as I knew I wouldn't use this product everyday so I only bought it in the dark.
I decided it that it would be a good summer time shade or holiday shade as it would match my skin a bit better in the summer as I'd be darker.
When I first started wearing it, I did notice that it made me quite oily so I stopped using it for a while.
I rediscovered it in my make up collection last September and thought I'd give it another try. I remembered why I loved it and started using it again.
I didn't realise that it has an awful flashback due to the SPF15 in the product and when I saw a photo of myself I couldn't pin point why my skin looked ashy and white washed until I back tracked and remembered that I had applied this product on that day.

(This is the only picture I could find)

The product isn't terrible but I would advise not to use if you're planning to take pictures on that day because the flashback is ridiculous.
I'm yet to try this product again but with a primer because it is definitely not the best finish if you have oily skin.
I'd definitely like to use it in summer for days when I feel I need more coverage but something that is very lightweight.

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle

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OOTD | Casual Shopping Day

Face:

Foundation - Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24hr in #510 Suede

Concealer: LA Girl Pro Conceal in Fawn

Lipstick: MAC Syrup

Lip Liner: NYX Deep Purple

Outfit:

Jacket - H&M 

Jumper - Marks & Spencer 

Trousers - H&M

Trainers - Converse

After almost a year of not getting my hair done by her, I fell back in love with lady that installed my first ever weave 4 years ago.

Divyne Styles has been doing my hair 4 years and I really couldn't see myself going to anyone else. But like with any product, you want to branch out, try new things but when you go back to the old product you question why you branched out in the first place!

I have 2 other hair stylists whom I love to bits but getting my hair done by divyne styles really brought back memories of getting ready for my year 11 prom and getting my hair done by her. 

I wanted to try a new look, something that wasn't too long and had a more mature, sophisticated look about it so I decided to go for a short middle parting. 

If you'd like to get in contact with her, I'll leave her details below: 

divinestyles@live.com

Photos by Shaquille Ingram

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle

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Manicure Mondays | Yellow

Barry M Gelly Hi Shine nail paint in Mustard - £3.99

I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this shade, I'm a bit indifferent to it.
The good thing is that the colour isn't too bright and fluorescent so I don't mind it.
It's definitely a spring shade and I'm sure I'll be getting more use of it during this season.

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle

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Manicure Mondays | The Chocolate Brown

I think I may have just replaced my love for Barry M nail paint in Mushroom
This colour is everything!!!
It's the perfect chocolate colour and it compliments my skin perfectly.
I have no words to explain the love I have for this colour, its just simply amazing
I bought Barry M Gelly Hi Shine nail paint in Cocoa
I'm starting to realise I prefer the finish of the gel nail polish compared to the normal finish just because it makes the colour stand out a bit more
I cannot lie, when I first applied it, it wasn't the colour I was expecting but its a beautiful rich chocolate colour.
It's definitely workplace friendly as it isn't too striking and doesn't clash with outfits as the colour is quite dark

Barry M Gelly Hi Shine nail paint in Cocoa - £3.99

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle

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Bake of the Week | My Cookie Indulgence

I absolutely love baking

I think it's so relaxing and and it's fun when I have nothing to do 

This week I was craving homemade cookies, and as usual, I had to give in to that craving 

I initially decided that I was going to make the whole batch, red velvet and white chocolate but later changed my mind and made, milk chocolate chip cookies and chocolate and white chocolate chip cookies as well
They were crispy on the outside and soft and squidgy in the middle

Just writing about it is making my mouth water.. Mm..

It was the perfect little treat and it's so simple to make

All of them

Red velvet and white chocolate

Milk chocolate chip

Chocolate and white chocolate chip 

I can't wait to see what next week has in store because I most definitely loved this week's bake. 

Love, 

Ohemaa Renelle 

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Be Careful Who You Share Your Dreams And Weaknesses With | Thoughtful Thursdays

We don't realise how much of ourselves we give away or just how much we put ourselves in danger from the people we speak to.

Not everybody has good intentions so sharing our dreams (both future aspirations and unconscious dreams) can easily be destroyed if we are not careful.

Some people are waiting for the prime opportunity to use your weaknesses against you in order to discourage and demotivate you.

Others, are just simply enemies of progress who want to kill your dreams or even take on your dreams as their own. Don't let anyone tell you that their aspirations are bigger than yours, their aspirations may not be relevant to your life. 

NB: Not all "friends" are friends 

Be sure that whenever you are sharing dreams, you are sharing them with likeminded people and people who will help you achieve those goals rather than try and hold you back.

When sharing your weaknesses, try to share them with people who will empower you and help you overcome those weaknesses and also help you to build on your strengths.

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle 

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