tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16301880620614256982024-03-16T01:09:32.580+00:00Candyfloss OverkillA lifestyle blog by a London gal who loves plants, metal, bleaching my hair and OsakaCandyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.comBlogger650125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-48184390601458588362023-09-11T15:18:00.001+01:002023-09-11T15:18:45.205+01:00My actual favourite Mary Quant cosmetics cos I've worked here 3 years<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl43TfVMaHT_gOpDGLEsuS0O_rRBm5zWODGCPJ39ceHXkVicuJGB89DccbVL9Alvo2rPAAyFo8rPM6KiRrx3JPiCo6aFFnfGAt1gnWFKSli2eQSBdAb1Y1VPhnVefQ20bfvg1jWx-CijYXgEbBw4fXL5rYt9_0jVRSCyzXOM7kkGyinVmCP7mgc6Jrbz7f/s2016/IMG_8954.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A flatlay of Mary Quant makeup and skincare including mirrors, lipsticks, suncream and skincare." border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl43TfVMaHT_gOpDGLEsuS0O_rRBm5zWODGCPJ39ceHXkVicuJGB89DccbVL9Alvo2rPAAyFo8rPM6KiRrx3JPiCo6aFFnfGAt1gnWFKSli2eQSBdAb1Y1VPhnVefQ20bfvg1jWx-CijYXgEbBw4fXL5rYt9_0jVRSCyzXOM7kkGyinVmCP7mgc6Jrbz7f/s16000/IMG_8954.JPG" title="A flatlay of Mary Quant makeup and skincare including mirrors, lipsticks, suncream and skincare." /></a></div>Hiii this is a post I've been meaning to write for a while. But first, a disclaimer. <p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Disclaimer: </h3><p>I do work for Mary Quant, so while no one's asked me to post this and I haven't been paid to post this, I do get paid by Mary Quant. Just want to be completely transparent. Everything below was purchased (and often re-purchased) by me though, although with staff discount. </p><p>I've been working for Mary Quant for 3 years (!) now, and in the course of being here I've swatched, bought and used up a fair amount of the MQ cosmetics. I've blogged about stuff in my empties but never made a dedicated post, so today I'm rounding up my absolute faves.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Makeup: </h3><p>I've tried and enjoyed lots of MQ makeup but there are two clear faves from me:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Eye Opener Single Eyeshadows//</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKowbdkoZ9LarxmX0BN-xL48YYTOciKXvagFa4yQkhLAtOHiCuAlpo5h2by2ml4fpec1N9-OIFRdQIp-fe5gK1O1RafNs8eAmLQrIINMJMyqKDH9YTJtJJuEWztvlawXThHWpqxxhul_cvHXfS8-dd9xvrwGZqR4zl0VtgR-WrCQuzaTpUYWxaZLI1--v/s2016/IMG_8963.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Swatches of two of my Mary Quant Eye Opener single eyeshadows on my very pale skin. 044 (left) and 078 (right) 044 is a beige-white glitter and 078 is a glittery champagne beige" border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKowbdkoZ9LarxmX0BN-xL48YYTOciKXvagFa4yQkhLAtOHiCuAlpo5h2by2ml4fpec1N9-OIFRdQIp-fe5gK1O1RafNs8eAmLQrIINMJMyqKDH9YTJtJJuEWztvlawXThHWpqxxhul_cvHXfS8-dd9xvrwGZqR4zl0VtgR-WrCQuzaTpUYWxaZLI1--v/s16000/IMG_8963.JPG" title="Swatches of two of my Mary Quant Eye Opener single eyeshadows on my very pale skin. 044 (left) and 078 (right) 044 is a beige-white glitter and 078 is a glittery champagne beige" /></a></div><br /><p>Swatches of two of my Mary Quant Eye Opener single eyeshadows on my very pale skin. 044 (left) and 078 (right) 044 is a beige-white glitter and 078 is a glittery champagne beige.</p><p><b><a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/eye-opener/" target="_blank">Eye Opener/</a></b>/ especially the Twinkle shadows. There are over 120 different single shadows to choose from at MQ, and you can either make your own <a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/colour-palette/" target="_blank">Colour Palette</a> or put a single shadow in the adorable daisy shaped <a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/daisy-palette/" target="_blank">Daisy Palette</a>. I'm not an eyeshadow pro but I love glitter and I looove the Twinkle formula. I get a tonne of complements when I wear them, too. I've hit pan on several of my MQ eyeshadows, the easy everyday light brown 072 (pearl) and my current favourite 078 (twinkle) which is like a cool-toned champagne gold. Glitter 044 is another absolute staple for me too! The colour of the glitter is just perfect for an inner corner highlight and it literally brightens my day. I also appreciate that the shadows are single pans so you're never going to be stuck with tonnes of product you didn't choose. Although I'm a basic beige shadow gal at heart, I do adore the brighter shades like 035 mustard yellow (very popular with the vintage gals) and the dramatic blues and purples.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4amz680U4SZkoGv-f1i7mJe3DczDB49UG7eUgvPTFReBsyX0OsJEUkXG7cKHD6vcyzcEmXsWBvg7SLp_11ygb8U_t53YpWx9sVLN2hKWO2QudJ3KXVqgt9MM-14q4CN_cjDhb3UGqaijv7BwgACNwjsO5C4mrOw33wYWSX04fiaUjqHQPVRnbADnrrgN4/s2016/IMG_8965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mary Quant lipsticks from left to right: B-05, R-11 and R-10" border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4amz680U4SZkoGv-f1i7mJe3DczDB49UG7eUgvPTFReBsyX0OsJEUkXG7cKHD6vcyzcEmXsWBvg7SLp_11ygb8U_t53YpWx9sVLN2hKWO2QudJ3KXVqgt9MM-14q4CN_cjDhb3UGqaijv7BwgACNwjsO5C4mrOw33wYWSX04fiaUjqHQPVRnbADnrrgN4/s16000/IMG_8965.JPG" title="Mary Quant lipsticks from left to right: B-05, R-11 and R-10" /></a></div>3 Mary Quant lipsticks from left to right: B-05, R-11 and R-10<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWIdC3z9kajhk9s48nRSnKmC7dhFiUDOIji3E69xgaSkoZXHtl_qIeszwj4Zak9RWySUNVtzwbdrLLH54KLXxu_e4tJqd7LILLQDRj11v5rRM3Rd9mJ-vNcwGWdFWQzr8v_tci6X20NOXJrcjJQh1xubyXs5xgTp7_Z5QIKn5FRAEP_Nka3qpciE17Cof/s2016/IMG_9001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="swatches of my Mary Quant lipsticks on pale skin. From left to right: P02 pale pink R-10 matte bright red R-11 matte classic red B-05 matte russet brown and R-01 cream classic red" border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWIdC3z9kajhk9s48nRSnKmC7dhFiUDOIji3E69xgaSkoZXHtl_qIeszwj4Zak9RWySUNVtzwbdrLLH54KLXxu_e4tJqd7LILLQDRj11v5rRM3Rd9mJ-vNcwGWdFWQzr8v_tci6X20NOXJrcjJQh1xubyXs5xgTp7_Z5QIKn5FRAEP_Nka3qpciE17Cof/s16000/IMG_9001.JPG" title="swatches of my Mary Quant lipsticks on pale skin. From left to right: P02 pale pink R-10 matte bright red R-11 matte classic red B-05 matte russet brown and R-01 cream classic red" /></a></div>Above: Swatches of my Mary Quant lipsticks on my very pale skin. From left to right: P02 pale pink R-10 matte bright red R-11 matte classic red B-05 matte russet brown and R-01 cream classic red.<p><b><a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/lipstick/" target="_blank">Lipstick</a>//</b> Mary Quant lipstick is a very iconic product, so of course I had to get myself some of the lipsticks! The matte shades R-10, R-11 and B-05 are my faves out of the ones I own. I like the matte texture as it's comfortable and easy to work with but there are also cream and sheer lipsticks which are also suuper comfortable. In my experience, you need to reapply throughout the day but they wear nicely and wear off pretty evenly rather than leaving a weird ring around the edge of your lips.<br /></p><p>Honourable mentions to the <a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/nail-polish/" target="_blank">Nail Polish</a> (UK/ Japan only unfortunately), the <a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/obedient-finish/" target="_blank">Obedient Finish Oil-Free Foundation</a> and super cute daisy shaped <a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/mary-quant-makeup-sponge/" target="_blank">Mary Quant Makeup Sponge</a>!</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Skincare: </h3><p><b><a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/go-deeper/" target="_blank">Go Deeper</a>//</b> I love a clay mask and this one has a relaxing lavender scent which isn't too overpowering. I've just about used up the whole tube, my skin seems to really like this so I have another one ready to go. I try to do this once a week or so and my skin always looks better after it.</p><p><b><a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/pure-soft-me/" target="_blank">Pure Soft Me Exfoliating Cleanser/</a>/</b> I was using a harsh AHA + BHA liquid exfoliator last year and I think it was too strong for my skin. In contrast, this exfoliating cleanser contains Lactic Acid so it does exfoliate and leave glowy skin, but it doesn't feel as harsh. It's a powder, which means there's less chance for the Vitamin C to go off. I have almost finished my bottle of Pure Soft Me and will definitely be replacing it when it runs out.</p><p><b><a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/block-block-perfect-protection/" target="_blank">Block & Block Perfect Protection Sunscreen</a>// </b>Any long-time readers will know I adore Japanese sunscreen, I think they tend to prioritise a light, serumy formula that still has good protection. Block and Block is no exception, it's factor 50 PA++++ and works great for me. I've lost count of how many of these I've gone through. </p><p><b><a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/misty-jet-facial-spritz/" target="_blank">Misty Jet Facial Spritz</a>// </b>This has just been reformulated but it's a super hydrating mist containing Argan Oil. My skin loves this and I've gone through about three of these. </p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Mirrors:</h3><p>These are definitely a favourite amongst MQ customers, the super cute Daisy shaped <a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/mary-quant-compact-mirror/" target="_blank">Mary Quant Compact Mirror</a> and <a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/mary-quant-stand-mirror/" target="_blank">Mary Quant Stand Mirror!</a> I love mine and I also think they're a great lil present, especially if you know anyone who liked MQ back in the day! </p><p>Have you ever tried Mary Quant? Do let me know! I could go on about some of these for ages, but I really wanted to keep this short and concise rather than repeating the whole catalogue. If you have any MQ related questions, please do drop a dm over on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maryquant_london/" target="_blank">@maryquant_london</a> or email info@maryquant.co.uk .</p><p>As always, thanks for reading! </p><p>-Amy xoxo</p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2023/03/bleach-london-twisted-lemon-review.html">Bleach London Twisted Lemon Review and Before and After// </a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/10/my-bleached-haircare-routine.html">I have seven different shampoos and they're all different ok? My updated bleached hair care routine</a></p><p><br /></p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-23124372482990612542023-08-16T15:11:00.002+01:002023-08-16T15:11:08.862+01:00ELEVEN YEARS of Candyflossoverkill!!!!!! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAlfp_6epOClB5D4BrSQW7ELooOaTiUGNgCncQ8o_09PN7p4AEhGUsk4KnEBSSBYtkAG0bz8b3z2TJIQBhhVNc-n7YMMeGFrK81TiKWIupCWMedoeP5s6VdLXkYBCFw5CMKryvnTz_xVxgSH402dB9bO76pPwz6C_nVa7ospYHmQG7Vlgl6QXrfL2h3L5a/s3087/99680020.TIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Film photo of cherry blossoms against a blue sky" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="3087" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAlfp_6epOClB5D4BrSQW7ELooOaTiUGNgCncQ8o_09PN7p4AEhGUsk4KnEBSSBYtkAG0bz8b3z2TJIQBhhVNc-n7YMMeGFrK81TiKWIupCWMedoeP5s6VdLXkYBCFw5CMKryvnTz_xVxgSH402dB9bO76pPwz6C_nVa7ospYHmQG7Vlgl6QXrfL2h3L5a/s16000/99680020.TIF" title="Film photo of cherry blossoms against a blue sky" /></a></div><br />I can't actually believe it. <p></p><p>I summed up all my thoughts a couple of years ago actually (<a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/09/9-years-of-candyflossoverkill.html">I did it again I missed my blogaversary</a>), but while I'm waay less active on social media than I used to be, I do have so much affection for blogs and written content is my favourite, so I'm hanging on to my little corner of the internet. </p><p>Regular readers: I hope you're all doing all right! </p><p>And, I have some new hair dyes in so I should be doing some reviews over the summer ;) </p><p>Thanks for reading, as always! </p><p>-Amy xoxo</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2023/03/bleach-london-twisted-lemon-review.html">Bleach London Twisted Lemon Review and Before and After</a> //</p><p><br /></p><p> <a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/05/how-to-keep-up-language-learning.html">How to keep up language learning after living abroad </a>//</p><p><br /></p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-53984310035069997302023-03-22T21:30:00.005+00:002023-07-20T12:27:28.068+01:00Bleach London Twisted Lemon 🍋 Super Cool Colour// Review and before and after // This is your sign to dye your hair yellow 🍋<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I dyed my hair yellow with Bleach London's Twisted Lemon, and now it's faded, I wanted to post my full review. </span></div><p></p><p>Before we get into it, disclaimer that this dye was #gifted- I was a hair tester for Bleach about a year ago and they kindly gifted me some products as a thank you! No request to post anything, but I personally like to look for hair dye reviews, especially when I'm worried a bright dye might stain. So I wanted to review this dye anyway.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihRFRCUPMbEeIeU4n4XkCVBYeg-ZHNjbckHTORTC9rsoinOFFMYF7nUxMHgUQpZ81bmkLT7l1eO28SqJtU_0FJjGRNAeQ8-gDR3odhsYyUPxsM7r_e4LEFSqGCUevbT6BSCXTein0EWCMqCkJbERIuCudubGDrbWWs4VDUwXc-tTQh1VJ5AecI8CYdug/s4032/image1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bottle of Bleach London Twisted Lemon in the bath" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihRFRCUPMbEeIeU4n4XkCVBYeg-ZHNjbckHTORTC9rsoinOFFMYF7nUxMHgUQpZ81bmkLT7l1eO28SqJtU_0FJjGRNAeQ8-gDR3odhsYyUPxsM7r_e4LEFSqGCUevbT6BSCXTein0EWCMqCkJbERIuCudubGDrbWWs4VDUwXc-tTQh1VJ5AecI8CYdug/s16000/image1.jpeg" title="Bottle of Bleach London Twisted Lemon in the bath" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Price// </h4><p>I got this for free, but it retails for <a href="https://bleachlondon.com/products/super-cool-colour-twisted-lemon-150ml" target="_blank">£6.50 on Bleach's website here</a>. If you have longer or thicker hair than me you should definitely get 2 bottles though! My hair is longish but it's quite thin for reference. </p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Before// </h4><p>My hair was freshly bleached blonde with slightly yellowy roots: </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulAUxGCsxDiFPDWLv2wc6ybkDMv6gtIwXm7XpUWEDIEwhxKYlgGcaLlmoYDt69hnYN7jpXtRJ2x_m4bo-b0wtDCFxNJ3btB4M76P5wO8KFl-WUGaNOFC7LdgKtBK4cC6LCMeVNCQaFvmWT0c7oVZA175-toUgS-Kt7tDVOMi2on9MggxnKzxB9MPxdQ/s2016/white%20bleached%20blonde%20hair%20before.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="White blonde hair before dying it yellow" border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulAUxGCsxDiFPDWLv2wc6ybkDMv6gtIwXm7XpUWEDIEwhxKYlgGcaLlmoYDt69hnYN7jpXtRJ2x_m4bo-b0wtDCFxNJ3btB4M76P5wO8KFl-WUGaNOFC7LdgKtBK4cC6LCMeVNCQaFvmWT0c7oVZA175-toUgS-Kt7tDVOMi2on9MggxnKzxB9MPxdQ/s16000/white%20bleached%20blonde%20hair%20before.JPG" title="White blonde hair before dying it yellow" /></a></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Application//</h4><p>I smooshed it through my hair with gloves, making sure it was very saturated. I tried to use the whole bottle and then I left it on for over 30 minutes as I wanted it to be super bright. Bleach London super cool colour dyes are non-damaging so it's ok to leave it on for longer. I always apply to my roots first and then rub it in through the length of my hair.</p><p>Oh, I would actually recommend gloves as well... silly me couldn't be bothered and it did stain my hands yellow for a bit. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiiTmmun5FB0I5JNJFDXMvQNjqTAQcwIfk43LBYOMDRhtLevTbAqpe5s_Y8TOFt9w8u-IyjbsKmRDgI1EE9SAELazkIr8B2yoY3ewFQfPmbEzscIv_Tt33YJIgc66brbhY4xNX9dqPvEo4OHJB_mtz-qTS6D6sh5wHxaOSSR9b97kRAeiOPvMbKOA2oA/s1544/twisted%20lemon%20on%20hair.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Bleach London Twisted Lemon dye during developing. Lemon yellow is saturated in yellow dye and piled on my head." border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiiTmmun5FB0I5JNJFDXMvQNjqTAQcwIfk43LBYOMDRhtLevTbAqpe5s_Y8TOFt9w8u-IyjbsKmRDgI1EE9SAELazkIr8B2yoY3ewFQfPmbEzscIv_Tt33YJIgc66brbhY4xNX9dqPvEo4OHJB_mtz-qTS6D6sh5wHxaOSSR9b97kRAeiOPvMbKOA2oA/s16000/twisted%20lemon%20on%20hair.JPG" title="Bleach London Twisted Lemon dye during developing. Lemon yellow is saturated in yellow dye and piled on my head." /></a></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">After// </h4><p>It was so bright!! The colour is amaaaazing, I loved it and everyone around me did too! I got so so many complements, it was lovely. If you've ever wondered whether to try yellow, I would say go for it!!</p><p>It covered the light blonde and my yellowish roots perfectly. </p><p>All the complements and the pop of yellow every time I looked into the mirror meant that this hair dye genuinely did lift my mood. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2rZgPFgE39-dXagsVlniZokVzLoMH_isMLhYarhkBjQkgW3t1vbNoErtJzFZUkLJMxoWti3zXHEIAIIN2Okl_IB-hXgkTs2va-TlofutlHox1r_sg0BLh49ULz1LdIqK7pmwF-qyXdTxfWYB2eSCuIHty7zUC8ncL4q67gad2WHJ239QYtKpb1IYuQ/s1544/Freshy%20dyed%20twisted%20lemon%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Bleach London Twisted Lemon freshly dyed on long wavy hair" border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2rZgPFgE39-dXagsVlniZokVzLoMH_isMLhYarhkBjQkgW3t1vbNoErtJzFZUkLJMxoWti3zXHEIAIIN2Okl_IB-hXgkTs2va-TlofutlHox1r_sg0BLh49ULz1LdIqK7pmwF-qyXdTxfWYB2eSCuIHty7zUC8ncL4q67gad2WHJ239QYtKpb1IYuQ/s16000/Freshy%20dyed%20twisted%20lemon%20(1).JPG" title="Bleach London Twisted Lemon freshly dyed on long wavy hair" /></a></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSE7jmuE-elAgG_i6ZVea3BMHVo4G3Q0IYrtlbJQsrxLXhRfQghZ9C5TzyZyjQsdn-YGyqVJB4HUqWQ3KONCfYbZlVU9vWGIJQPtXz1_RWuMCYGESasmuXZEoeyMuNCnLAUCAHoDAQlkWvMn8vXUg6llyx4KmPXDfYqTN0kbSggYOX2svsFfY9pElwug/s1544/Freshy%20dyed%20twisted%20lemon%20(2).JPG" style="font-weight: 400; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Bleach London Twisted Lemon freshly dyed on long wavy hair in artificial light" border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSE7jmuE-elAgG_i6ZVea3BMHVo4G3Q0IYrtlbJQsrxLXhRfQghZ9C5TzyZyjQsdn-YGyqVJB4HUqWQ3KONCfYbZlVU9vWGIJQPtXz1_RWuMCYGESasmuXZEoeyMuNCnLAUCAHoDAQlkWvMn8vXUg6llyx4KmPXDfYqTN0kbSggYOX2svsFfY9pElwug/s16000/Freshy%20dyed%20twisted%20lemon%20(2).JPG" title="Bleach London Twisted Lemon freshly dyed on long wavy hair in artificial light" /></a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_Bp21-q8u1uZ59HFxgpbGQHPrmbOfAy6J2cV3fC5Y73lbZOR8HRtJPfIcgU3KnlUOc3ZH2UC0iHmaIsP7GqCI5aWDKh4OSXkYV-RPTWY3Q3GYdgR0QWw9mTWbdTfzQJ_Tdyc-L86WhoEO40QpZnOmj5bpCKfZtQzHUPRE9f4CtRRRzQfRb6hzIO0MA/s1544/Freshy%20dyed%20twisted%20lemon%20(3).JPG" style="font-weight: 400; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Bleach London Twisted Lemon freshly dyed on long wavy hair in artificial light" border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_Bp21-q8u1uZ59HFxgpbGQHPrmbOfAy6J2cV3fC5Y73lbZOR8HRtJPfIcgU3KnlUOc3ZH2UC0iHmaIsP7GqCI5aWDKh4OSXkYV-RPTWY3Q3GYdgR0QWw9mTWbdTfzQJ_Tdyc-L86WhoEO40QpZnOmj5bpCKfZtQzHUPRE9f4CtRRRzQfRb6hzIO0MA/s16000/Freshy%20dyed%20twisted%20lemon%20(3).JPG" title="Bleach London Twisted Lemon freshly dyed on long wavy hair in artificial light" /></a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQyQwWq-qS5_Y90Nk5khmr9EvIvLXatdAGgnU3tHLtmV_hBhVP0BADFYAcGkIthQAauZ0eRCGinnfvLpAvav3tHQxtcLsxN-QCwzUg1aFFPCGIeI08On7ZSQvehIfd71Gc1VPAHI4LFwMcHnAkAW6WDZRZGWLwhqDsA6ITgstOESA3-dcFRU1Otzsiw/s1280/Freshy%20dyed%20twisted%20lemon%20in%20natural%20light%202.JPG" style="font-weight: 400; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Bleach London Twisted Lemon freshly dyed on long wavy hair in natural light" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQyQwWq-qS5_Y90Nk5khmr9EvIvLXatdAGgnU3tHLtmV_hBhVP0BADFYAcGkIthQAauZ0eRCGinnfvLpAvav3tHQxtcLsxN-QCwzUg1aFFPCGIeI08On7ZSQvehIfd71Gc1VPAHI4LFwMcHnAkAW6WDZRZGWLwhqDsA6ITgstOESA3-dcFRU1Otzsiw/s16000/Freshy%20dyed%20twisted%20lemon%20in%20natural%20light%202.JPG" title="Bleach London Twisted Lemon freshly dyed on long wavy hair in natural light" /></a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo33oW8JvOGHuReIX9805qxvwR_VJJ0G75lAnud4xckJusGD4860cSQ3THpiWsMeYnnD40fpIrmXE468qHHdUyrQYGSzdnVR9ZUIXENMEDdGxXTSpcDhZTzRQuj0m3nPgBo0S3t_pspyXq0VjS7ue-zJMQj72DXdyGfqHRWyLA8xOzZjcLbgs5FibvXA/s1544/Freshy%20dyed%20twisted%20lemon%20in%20natural%20light.JPG" style="font-weight: 400; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Bleach London Twisted Lemon freshly dyed on long wavy hair in bright natural light" border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo33oW8JvOGHuReIX9805qxvwR_VJJ0G75lAnud4xckJusGD4860cSQ3THpiWsMeYnnD40fpIrmXE468qHHdUyrQYGSzdnVR9ZUIXENMEDdGxXTSpcDhZTzRQuj0m3nPgBo0S3t_pspyXq0VjS7ue-zJMQj72DXdyGfqHRWyLA8xOzZjcLbgs5FibvXA/s16000/Freshy%20dyed%20twisted%20lemon%20in%20natural%20light.JPG" title="Bleach London Twisted Lemon freshly dyed on long wavy hair in bright natural light" /></a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">Longevity// </h4><p>Bleach say this lasts for 3-20 washes, which I agree with. I washed mine 10 times and it's all gone with no staining. </p><p>After wash one, the colour was still super bright: </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_Vcn03B8_2lHFhXLc66ulwKAGAKuApI-PTW7v8QRAZJxJ-O4FYtnHPU_dxGLzxcjCBx0My7Hxrz3MPDGiXvDv8RlriRrwG8AA0D2_ibGcCa9N-LX5w8IPylyT7JOVgayeyapU9m3S61kjS5SHcu78lx5pTNfUosfeMhfEeJfLjrjmFTyITGxSjMlHA/s1544/twisted%20lemon%20after%20one%20wash%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Bleach London Twisted Lemon after one washes- the colour has faded a bit in the lengths but it's still bright" border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_Vcn03B8_2lHFhXLc66ulwKAGAKuApI-PTW7v8QRAZJxJ-O4FYtnHPU_dxGLzxcjCBx0My7Hxrz3MPDGiXvDv8RlriRrwG8AA0D2_ibGcCa9N-LX5w8IPylyT7JOVgayeyapU9m3S61kjS5SHcu78lx5pTNfUosfeMhfEeJfLjrjmFTyITGxSjMlHA/s16000/twisted%20lemon%20after%20one%20wash%20(2).JPG" title="Bleach London Twisted Lemon after one washes- the colour has faded a bit in the lengths but it's still bright" /></a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSrNeqr5BFbXbDNZ3jq2xZQxgKPrsvtXLbkwSpd0sHB-5gGZNt1qB7_Ym1Vg1gb8mwRPgNw7hJmSNYV_0MHMA7sRumwnno1WaEj10CHUulQUEiP96lZvX-FsRGhPjEuicxkf4vrUPe_NfRTpB2zUpnXe-fZmixUgU2y3gERaw4VvmKyzyf0V9ntkVcQ/s1544/twisted%20lemon%20after%20one%20wash%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Bleach London Twisted Lemon after one washes- the colour has faded a bit in the lengths but it's still bright" border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSrNeqr5BFbXbDNZ3jq2xZQxgKPrsvtXLbkwSpd0sHB-5gGZNt1qB7_Ym1Vg1gb8mwRPgNw7hJmSNYV_0MHMA7sRumwnno1WaEj10CHUulQUEiP96lZvX-FsRGhPjEuicxkf4vrUPe_NfRTpB2zUpnXe-fZmixUgU2y3gERaw4VvmKyzyf0V9ntkVcQ/s16000/twisted%20lemon%20after%20one%20wash%20(1).JPG" title="Bleach London Twisted Lemon after one washes- the colour has faded a bit in the lengths but it's still bright" /></a></p><p>After two washes it was still pretty bright: </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-1jJtIRELH5iDJbEIbKiuMjtVq7WJT9NPsjcAsOiYWIEnf0Y1DkUZPWfX5tpKsQcWGYX1wHA19Z8cIbC4QmPj6uBKW9-IxKOlLLP7DR-hBgXUXmPztVFxjC_Cfn9b0g4_kEZqlChZXZDfkYfnpvH7UHO9KVd9imABlMJeb4egqmZKSrHaGko9Hcy0g/s1544/after%20two%20washes.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Bleach London Twisted Lemon after two washes- the colour has faded a bit but it's still bright" border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-1jJtIRELH5iDJbEIbKiuMjtVq7WJT9NPsjcAsOiYWIEnf0Y1DkUZPWfX5tpKsQcWGYX1wHA19Z8cIbC4QmPj6uBKW9-IxKOlLLP7DR-hBgXUXmPztVFxjC_Cfn9b0g4_kEZqlChZXZDfkYfnpvH7UHO9KVd9imABlMJeb4egqmZKSrHaGko9Hcy0g/s16000/after%20two%20washes.JPG" title="Bleach London Twisted Lemon after two washes- the colour has faded a bit but it's still bright" /></a></p><p>After 6 washes, the colour was a gorgeous pastel which I really liked too: </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rr6j-vMOZAKR0zJrBumD6ma_NloCBeJdI8F4Nad6xxHRotCfZRDbLr1zpKu1y1tKb2oZSRFGoe8Ufb5Kr04tfTkwkwem8krr4md1V6oR50Xqt_6kMcAB26ifD1SsuscoYlLdaSvCdPon_snu9PY7vvxUxrflUaTeVZ4YUp-ai4r8W9iL6wSmyzL3Zg/s1544/pastel%20hair%20after%206%20washes.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Pastel yellow hair- Bleach London Twisted Yellow after 6 washes" border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rr6j-vMOZAKR0zJrBumD6ma_NloCBeJdI8F4Nad6xxHRotCfZRDbLr1zpKu1y1tKb2oZSRFGoe8Ufb5Kr04tfTkwkwem8krr4md1V6oR50Xqt_6kMcAB26ifD1SsuscoYlLdaSvCdPon_snu9PY7vvxUxrflUaTeVZ4YUp-ai4r8W9iL6wSmyzL3Zg/s16000/pastel%20hair%20after%206%20washes.JPG" title="Pastel yellow hair- Bleach London Twisted Yellow after 6 washes" /></a></p><p>And after 8 washes, it was gone from my ends but there was still a bit hanging about in my roots. </p><p><br /></p><p>In the end, on wash 10, I got annoyed and used a clarifying shampoo (by Toni and Guy) and followed up with Silver Shampoo and Pearlescent Conditioner. And all the yellow is gone! :) </p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Did it stain my hair?// </h4><p>I was getting worried about the roots, as the yellow on them was way more stubborn than the rest of my hair. But, no staining, it's all out after 10 washes.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgQv5ux3sHuyRxSaUpuGxu6ez1Sp2x_ftccCJJUS9VCQDXlLysohEZZIFogfLOSV7lijN54tUBIt1AOEYecIAEXxfdGin-cjyJz3geLS066Dl9v76uKHSxWwFLGbiF-BZ2q5GxOjpwwRhw8B8tfBgLIbTZ8jJS76WsIJWkAZL4-Ch51N_njYS-TTv_Q/s1544/Twisted%20Lemon%20had%20completely%20faded%20after%2010%20washes.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Creamy blonde hair- Bleach Twisted Lemon had completely faded after 10 washes" border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUgQv5ux3sHuyRxSaUpuGxu6ez1Sp2x_ftccCJJUS9VCQDXlLysohEZZIFogfLOSV7lijN54tUBIt1AOEYecIAEXxfdGin-cjyJz3geLS066Dl9v76uKHSxWwFLGbiF-BZ2q5GxOjpwwRhw8B8tfBgLIbTZ8jJS76WsIJWkAZL4-Ch51N_njYS-TTv_Q/s16000/Twisted%20Lemon%20had%20completely%20faded%20after%2010%20washes.JPG" title="Creamy blonde hair- Bleach Twisted Lemon had completely faded after 10 washes" /></a></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">In Conclusion// </h4><p>I did actually receive another bottle of this and I really liked it so you can be sure this lemon yellow will be returning to my IG feed. But first, I am going to use one of my old faves, Bleach Rosé, (which I purchased with my own money and it's like the 7th time I've used that now?). But v hype for yellow hair summer!! </p><p>Overall yes, I'm still a big Bleach London fan, and 100% recommend Twisted Lemon!<span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px;">🍋</span></p><p>Thanks for reading! <span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px;">🍋</span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px;">🍋</span></p><p><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></p><p><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px;">Check out my short on YouTube for some footage of the hairdye in action!: </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T-cGS8Ujvzo" width="320" youtube-src-id="T-cGS8Ujvzo"></iframe></div><br /><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span><p></p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/05/directions-bright-daffodil-review.html">Directions Bright Daffodil review and before and after</a>//</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/03/bleach-london-champagne-supertoner.html"> Bleach London Champagne Supertoner review and before and after </a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/04/all-41-hair-dye-posts-ive-written-in-7.html">All 41 hair dye posts I've written in 7 years of blogging </a></p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-66411816559874362862023-02-13T23:17:00.010+00:002023-07-20T12:29:52.861+01:00I did a #panthatpalette in 2022... here's what I learned (as well as progress pics) <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p></p><p>Hii gang! 2022 was... a rough one for me. But we got through it, all is well now thank goodness. </p><p>One thing I really got into in 2022 was the project pan community- it's a group of people who track their progress in using up their makeup. It's really calming for me cos it's quite a lo-fi, no frills community that's in general super supportive, which is so refreshing! Reminds me of old school YouTube. I haven't posted any videos, I'm just a high-key lurker. But it's satisfying and I would totally recommend.</p><p>One of my smallish goals for myself lately is to try and stop buying consumable things I won't ever be able to use up (like beauty, stationery or even spices and fancy gin), and only to get the things I can use up. Less waste overall, better for the environment and better for my wallet. </p><p>So, less skincare backups and less makeup coming in- I'm aiming for one in one out this year with skincare, and for more used up than is coming in for makeup which I'm on track with. I've cut way down on my beauty consumption, but there's still a way to go. Focussing on how long it will take to use things up is definitely helping me stay on the straight and narrow. As is Hannah Louise Poston's concept of "duping the vibes" of things I want with my existing makeup- i.e. you don't need the thing, you just need something that can create a similar effect.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">My #PanThatPalette2022</h2><p>The palette I was aiming to use as much as possible of was this Next palette. Providence unknown, I'd had it for literally over 10 years. My original goal was just to use up the the pink-beige, the brown and the orange and then I'd be done. But I managed to use up more than that so my new goal was then to hit pan on every shade in the year. </p><p>I also supplemented the palette with other, equally old palettes. From Per Una and Autograph (both M&S brands) and H&M, along with some dregs of other things. Zero idea how old they are but they were all certainly older than 10 years. </p><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Progress photos: </h3><p>(These are awful cos I was originally not going to post them anywhere.... )</p><p>1: My palette on 2nd February 2022, I'd already hit a pan but this is my first photo I have: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJ84n1gm0dkYI8zW03WB4VOol1OEGTLNKLnUBiYAIz71-JiuZmVU3im9CxJjvRnNQ-tG06MZlZBZWALVDusoFhglBW1YldSBT_L5dVFMC1GGFv17JraEWW2f0WmhuIa-wqF4Xos9CrQj4Ea5q3maDzl0tNml2Q6No7DvWUEJi0YGryo4FLCyxCExX5w/s6000/09022022%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="An eyeshadow palette with 11 shades in. One is showing the bottom pan due to use." border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJ84n1gm0dkYI8zW03WB4VOol1OEGTLNKLnUBiYAIz71-JiuZmVU3im9CxJjvRnNQ-tG06MZlZBZWALVDusoFhglBW1YldSBT_L5dVFMC1GGFv17JraEWW2f0WmhuIa-wqF4Xos9CrQj4Ea5q3maDzl0tNml2Q6No7DvWUEJi0YGryo4FLCyxCExX5w/w640-h426/09022022%20(2).JPG" title="An eyeshadow palette with 11 shades in. One is showing the bottom pan due to use." width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>2: My palette on 18th February 2022, I hit two more pans: <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7163zrNREgzDkXSaN6j9PiQfb4XQz7_VBIKp3jpXgLWygrYrl391BNZy-vR-bvvQdtaYb4mRsVziIAAo8iHnYoUpuaYFJx-3ow2ctErQbaHx0vxX2xsr7VmaJZ7j0HYU8W6fptHS8G_9rUtbJlEPPBJcKIb_iYNiC6X20ZMVCerCRjWLIbvI_VSVxA/s6000/18022022%20(2)%20use.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="An eyeshadow palette with 11 shades in. Three are showing the bottom pan due to use." border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7163zrNREgzDkXSaN6j9PiQfb4XQz7_VBIKp3jpXgLWygrYrl391BNZy-vR-bvvQdtaYb4mRsVziIAAo8iHnYoUpuaYFJx-3ow2ctErQbaHx0vxX2xsr7VmaJZ7j0HYU8W6fptHS8G_9rUtbJlEPPBJcKIb_iYNiC6X20ZMVCerCRjWLIbvI_VSVxA/w640-h426/18022022%20(2)%20use.JPG" title="An eyeshadow palette with 11 shades in. Three are showing the bottom pan due to use." width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />3. 13th March 2022. Four pans are showing!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85ljQv6D6ed4HQrYS8UMHPgPSSILwwyuXkZ3RX-dP5nKvuP7xp30A3kSyPlU_mN0xuOP3umEY6vpjB6sykmiq7AJXoIRPv2x_PpSYWr8L4dDiX-xZnerY2NnBwb_MLHNn49un-EXDZKJCAwjiy_ZHKtzlpX2c5shMKNBahjSOpXa5QQIlgkOpVyWKjA/s6000/08052022%20(2).JPG"><img alt="An eyeshadow palette with 11 shades. 4 are showing the bottom pan due to use." border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RFmrHTb2jFkptLcKirCBlRn1ZansmAT2X32Wk0eNmLyk694dOvd8Nb2vdRbN104yYmLA3-xMT7U-ldOMJPyuZvlafPS-Yxxn0bm_hYXDytNO2MikUcv5DMIqMFyZZV-CaTxT4N2vrEgXYd6aWSQD46cDg5DDyGkYRJli7DJej9ktbK5VqFvM0mSZiQ/w640-h426/13032022.JPG" title="An eyeshadow palette with 11 shades. 4 are showing the bottom pan due to use." width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4. 29th March 2022.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_z9ZDyaXBF4ahcGabrRR4-d0xYGWPYZY70Owfcyw2wsuY42k4AG4FmJXcb8T-YFb7pjtWZJAnDyRAewIMYhjTgL7pluuuUyEzaRLKcyG8wMh90G5qQaW4uTKdqon52dZFDbZmlMOLxKCGLky7g5FgiQnSy-G41jgrXH_2zgkvYtpvqd9bCen_2L5UdQ/s6000/29032022.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="An eyeshadow palette with 11 shades. 4 are showing the bottom pan due to use. The pans are larger than in the last photo" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_z9ZDyaXBF4ahcGabrRR4-d0xYGWPYZY70Owfcyw2wsuY42k4AG4FmJXcb8T-YFb7pjtWZJAnDyRAewIMYhjTgL7pluuuUyEzaRLKcyG8wMh90G5qQaW4uTKdqon52dZFDbZmlMOLxKCGLky7g5FgiQnSy-G41jgrXH_2zgkvYtpvqd9bCen_2L5UdQ/w640-h426/29032022.JPG" title="An eyeshadow palette with 11 shades. 4 are showing the bottom pan due to use. The amount of the bottom pans that's visible is more than in the last photo" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">5. 8th May 2022: </td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85ljQv6D6ed4HQrYS8UMHPgPSSILwwyuXkZ3RX-dP5nKvuP7xp30A3kSyPlU_mN0xuOP3umEY6vpjB6sykmiq7AJXoIRPv2x_PpSYWr8L4dDiX-xZnerY2NnBwb_MLHNn49un-EXDZKJCAwjiy_ZHKtzlpX2c5shMKNBahjSOpXa5QQIlgkOpVyWKjA/s6000/08052022%20(2).JPG"><img alt="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans and one with six to the left. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 5 pans showing and 2 pans respectively." border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85ljQv6D6ed4HQrYS8UMHPgPSSILwwyuXkZ3RX-dP5nKvuP7xp30A3kSyPlU_mN0xuOP3umEY6vpjB6sykmiq7AJXoIRPv2x_PpSYWr8L4dDiX-xZnerY2NnBwb_MLHNn49un-EXDZKJCAwjiy_ZHKtzlpX2c5shMKNBahjSOpXa5QQIlgkOpVyWKjA/w640-h426/08052022%20(2).JPG" title="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans and one with six to the left. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 5 pans showing and 2 pans respectively." width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span></span></div><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span></div><p>You can see here I started to get bored and had added a second palette made up of three shades from one old Per Una palette and two shades from an Autograph palette. They were all performing ok but there was definitely some repetition going on with all the purple. </p><p><br /></p><p>6: 10th June 2022: </p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLsCE5jUdc6O-RAqSujjgA1rpnzs2Dq5Ra3CgbZnDQcQdps_5U3AgAs8KCHfNWLBTwME3MFc6pU-C9oAFC798lUkK5LOklNd1ZMHFvCocLFB9J2yo12ZxRAeKYDKHBLMEILU7-I8XoG9GzrjMtBcRhQ55sEhTJE492SRWQlhGkWaOZgl3E1hKgN7PiWg/s6000/10062022.JPG" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans and one with six to the right. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 6 pans showing and 3 pans respectively." border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLsCE5jUdc6O-RAqSujjgA1rpnzs2Dq5Ra3CgbZnDQcQdps_5U3AgAs8KCHfNWLBTwME3MFc6pU-C9oAFC798lUkK5LOklNd1ZMHFvCocLFB9J2yo12ZxRAeKYDKHBLMEILU7-I8XoG9GzrjMtBcRhQ55sEhTJE492SRWQlhGkWaOZgl3E1hKgN7PiWg/w426-h640/10062022.JPG" title="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans and one with six to the right. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 6 pans showing and 3 pans respectively." width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">7: 3rd July 2022</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVNraQa4mgiJFYNHP-K9XBkgBDhjCPkpOzxIuA26EWBlSmJYZyTUqu-9kthClAqyTXJn2dwJXYcka3zaZ43JfX2laHO3qRBAlyZXkfYJAV0mDTjAwGmgXWfi8Ihgp3qqoJP4GILGbKKQlzn-_gKOIa1G3NArBKRsUSMKSpMia-gJ8A84kOKWrjDIymA/s6000/03072022.JPG"><img alt="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans and one with five below it. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 7 pans showing and 2 pans respectively." border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVNraQa4mgiJFYNHP-K9XBkgBDhjCPkpOzxIuA26EWBlSmJYZyTUqu-9kthClAqyTXJn2dwJXYcka3zaZ43JfX2laHO3qRBAlyZXkfYJAV0mDTjAwGmgXWfi8Ihgp3qqoJP4GILGbKKQlzn-_gKOIa1G3NArBKRsUSMKSpMia-gJ8A84kOKWrjDIymA/w640-h426/03072022.JPG" title="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans and one with five below it. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 7 pans showing and 2 pans respectively." width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">8: 1st August 2022</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here I'd added a coppery shade which was the last from a Lancome palette I'd nearly finished a while ago (another one that I have no idea how old but definitely before 2017...) along with the dregs of a gold freebie Emoda shadow that I'd got in Japan. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBi7Cl0dkAUpkwM-LisfD3ZAdoscqaLp_WaSEZ0z1ErDGzOUnM6_XWZfa2osuC3CI0ULuhFbaIiYDp94dXG3wqcFpwqVZs4dTT4AM33nWWOlINfqln9QXl2CWJ_CAItIDaCK95GuWTKcmcL_GhSAcioa_LtEHbciHIyA_EKPllQoBPF1UiZVZpl1PhgQ/s6000/01082022.JPG"><img alt="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans and one with 6 below it. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 6 pans showing and 3 pans respectively." border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBi7Cl0dkAUpkwM-LisfD3ZAdoscqaLp_WaSEZ0z1ErDGzOUnM6_XWZfa2osuC3CI0ULuhFbaIiYDp94dXG3wqcFpwqVZs4dTT4AM33nWWOlINfqln9QXl2CWJ_CAItIDaCK95GuWTKcmcL_GhSAcioa_LtEHbciHIyA_EKPllQoBPF1UiZVZpl1PhgQ/w640-h426/01082022.JPG" title="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans and one with 6 below it. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 6 pans showing and 3 pans respectively." width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>9. 17th September 2022. I added one more palette in, this one was old from H&M. I have zero idea how it came into my possession. But, I was happy to be able to replace the light pink with another light pink as I'm told it looks good on me :)<div>I also took the one copper shadow on holiday with me which is why it's in the little tin separately. I had also just noticed how I was working on three oranges at once. I decided to stick to one at a time....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmzWxDYCSz2SoDieHnVlSy8HUhEBNOXyWGGmEAjvZR5HyT5JRrurcyNjAd8ixvtVUUsYBaalbqH_bh6sHUaCJAMurePOwPv-keMDB93O-JX7uCR-E13rojLJxcAAmkuoUfeC06_JPuJRgu-faWbQKmf991l9nStvbrnHUrNlUns42qlcNnsASz4GfjQ/s6000/17092022.JPG" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans and one with 5 to the right. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 9 pans showing and 3 pans respectively. There is one more palette below with 5 shades, two with pan showing." border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmzWxDYCSz2SoDieHnVlSy8HUhEBNOXyWGGmEAjvZR5HyT5JRrurcyNjAd8ixvtVUUsYBaalbqH_bh6sHUaCJAMurePOwPv-keMDB93O-JX7uCR-E13rojLJxcAAmkuoUfeC06_JPuJRgu-faWbQKmf991l9nStvbrnHUrNlUns42qlcNnsASz4GfjQ/w640-h426/17092022.JPG" title="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans and one with 5 to the right. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 9 pans showing and 3 pans respectively. There is one more palette below with 5 shades, two with pan showing." width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">10. 16th October 2022: </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEWasDoZNnJbdLodaiyOm_fcFSzKQ6D8_1jOuedk2LUyZVc__YfXKxDfD--Iuetd4vvh2oAcV9h0NKcuQxsBCI0VJ3wUn-1E0DV8C8qjV8dBUQVt8nxIW3zSD8JmcItGlO5ISO_6k9UVypt2dRTNZxZYLLb-ZwWr2Sw-Bg9vF1K3rG-5WzQwyocLm5Q/s6000/16102022.JPG"><img alt="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans in the centre and one with 4 to the left. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 9 pans showing and 2 pans respectively. There is one more palette on the far right with 5 shades, two with pan showing." border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEWasDoZNnJbdLodaiyOm_fcFSzKQ6D8_1jOuedk2LUyZVc__YfXKxDfD--Iuetd4vvh2oAcV9h0NKcuQxsBCI0VJ3wUn-1E0DV8C8qjV8dBUQVt8nxIW3zSD8JmcItGlO5ISO_6k9UVypt2dRTNZxZYLLb-ZwWr2Sw-Bg9vF1K3rG-5WzQwyocLm5Q/w640-h426/16102022.JPG" title="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans in the centre and one with 4 to the left. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 9 pans showing and 2 pans respectively. There is one more palette on the far right with 5 shades, two with pan showing." width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">11: 12th November 2022 </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTxZjxpJ_fQEjHOcjrcLSyhK9FVlb4rm7Ro1t11AzNe9P68lsmBvjnj6TE5T9wCJakS43zPBTOy6LgUTQ0IB1Zl0ZThZCH3UoAKbmLO8O3f_CaBNrYkAD7KbjpHLNqSyQ7PujDf5_HD_4NSDztrocQBMDZJAT9b0gm2p5bSw0xx0DiRsOhqg-OTF1zqg/s6000/12112022.JPG"><img alt="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans on the right and one with 4 at the bottom. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 9 pans showing and 2 pans respectively. There is one more palette on the far left with 5 shades, two with pan showing." border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTxZjxpJ_fQEjHOcjrcLSyhK9FVlb4rm7Ro1t11AzNe9P68lsmBvjnj6TE5T9wCJakS43zPBTOy6LgUTQ0IB1Zl0ZThZCH3UoAKbmLO8O3f_CaBNrYkAD7KbjpHLNqSyQ7PujDf5_HD_4NSDztrocQBMDZJAT9b0gm2p5bSw0xx0DiRsOhqg-OTF1zqg/w640-h426/12112022.JPG" title="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans on the right and one with 4 at the bottom. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 9 pans showing and 2 pans respectively. There is one more palette on the far left with 5 shades, two with pan showing." width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">12. 2nd December 2022. The Mary Quant palette pictured is in the picture cos I'd hit pan in the brown shade 072 and the eye primer and cream highlight, yay! I love that brown, it's sooo easy for me to just thrown on. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTiswgTYvmezQcIIZakLHBS3phI2wOjdGUfyEGj-moM4wmFcbv1TeVJyO4R-8gHBg97NTVAcgYUOvpDiOBPvQd-NgN9xcasccWmxyHuO-LxersH_nYbdwBkoz-JNbpmzp7fpmwlIt60nNyaVxeRNv-xpYeQ04uWqhu1kWd1q0PQVCrBnZz-VzU8deu_g/s6000/02122022%20(2).JPG"><img alt="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans at the bottom and one with 3 at the right. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 9 pans showing and 2 pans respectively. There is one more palette on the far left with 5 shades, two with pan showing. An additional palette with 3 pans out of 4 showing has been added in the top right." border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTiswgTYvmezQcIIZakLHBS3phI2wOjdGUfyEGj-moM4wmFcbv1TeVJyO4R-8gHBg97NTVAcgYUOvpDiOBPvQd-NgN9xcasccWmxyHuO-LxersH_nYbdwBkoz-JNbpmzp7fpmwlIt60nNyaVxeRNv-xpYeQ04uWqhu1kWd1q0PQVCrBnZz-VzU8deu_g/w640-h426/02122022%20(2).JPG" title="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans at the bottom and one with 3 at the right. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with 9 pans showing and 2 pans respectively. There is one more palette on the far left with 5 shades, two with pan showing. An additional palette with 3 pans out of 4 showing has been added in the top right." width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>13th and final update: 29th December 2022 <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHkk-dPkSrZD6iZlfu-78WL4Et-CiVUhXlsxpC1icgRqzNJ0P6tbszzFE9KFqhpGLpb3tNK6-xLMR8Ipab8_-7FgcF0wGWfuV1gaYe2ye3JO-81xSBTyRHtzyhlZaNNTysoTXEi_rAsrX9cfDCLvpy1aQM_YU26msuLvFUoGciBbidNg2RoYAxnTu0A/s4953/29122022.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans at the bottom and one with 5 at the top. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with all 11 pans showing and 3 pans respectively. There is one more palette on the far right with 5 shades, two with pan showing. An additional palette with 3 pans out of 4 showing is on the far left." border="0" data-original-height="3302" data-original-width="4953" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHkk-dPkSrZD6iZlfu-78WL4Et-CiVUhXlsxpC1icgRqzNJ0P6tbszzFE9KFqhpGLpb3tNK6-xLMR8Ipab8_-7FgcF0wGWfuV1gaYe2ye3JO-81xSBTyRHtzyhlZaNNTysoTXEi_rAsrX9cfDCLvpy1aQM_YU26msuLvFUoGciBbidNg2RoYAxnTu0A/w640-h426/29122022.JPG" title="An eyeshadow palette with 11 pans at the bottom and one with 5 at the top. Both palettes have a lot of visible use with all 11 pans showing and 3 pans respectively. There is one more palette on the far right with 5 shades, two with pan showing. An additional palette with 3 pans out of 4 showing is on the far left." width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="text-align: left;">The end result? 5 out of 11 shades completely used up (not bad tbh!) and pan on all of the shades. I hit pan on the deep blue shades by trying to mix them with Inglot Duraline to use them as eyeliners. I'm pleased as I definitely used up way more than my original goal, and I learned a lot. I was actually getting into it and had been planning to keep on using it up, until fate intervened and it was time to throw it away. I also finished 4 of the extra shades I'd bought in: two light pinks, the gold and the copper from Lancome. So 9 shadows finished off last year.</span></div><p><br /></p><p>And here's the empty palette, cleaned for dropping off to recycle: </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUOh99d8IQFoH1LRbUbV9iVY3rfVxaDTDPBw7lIPT95MOP_XVskOCRzd2bbUPUMYVucknQtLPLkJKzVG8EYyjMewlT11p7FydFO-Dzlxb_lIVGoELQn83lhHl4RlhxywVfXm69_MVlOGV9L2nWmIHwlvr82PrYaY11l9guW2JWpGQKObwIhFT6xqM7Q/s6000/02012023%20finished%20palette.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="An empty eyeshadow palette" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUOh99d8IQFoH1LRbUbV9iVY3rfVxaDTDPBw7lIPT95MOP_XVskOCRzd2bbUPUMYVucknQtLPLkJKzVG8EYyjMewlT11p7FydFO-Dzlxb_lIVGoELQn83lhHl4RlhxywVfXm69_MVlOGV9L2nWmIHwlvr82PrYaY11l9guW2JWpGQKObwIhFT6xqM7Q/w640-h426/02012023%20finished%20palette.JPG" title="The empty palette" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 style="text-align: left;">What did I learn?</h3><p><b>1. I learned how long makeup takes to use up! </b>I didn't exclusively use this palette, but I did use it a lot. Like, over half the year, definitely. </p><p>2. I learned that <b>powders do go off eventually</b>... one of the next shades definitely went off at the end of the year, which was when I decided it was time for the whole thing to go. I noticed the dark purple was irritating my eyes, so I crushed it up in order to throw it. At which point... the smell..... I hadn't noticed a smell before, but the smell from the crushed up shadow was a clear sign the whole palette should be binned.</p><p>3. Another thing I learnt is to <b>push myself with makeup colours and experiment with application</b>. I learnt how to do a cut crease (sort of) and I also learnt that lilac, orange and powder blue (!!) kinda suit me. And I learnt that sometimes it doesn't need to "suit" me if I'm enjoying it. And also, that people don't actually notice things like eyeshadow that much- it's just makeup and it's not that deep.</p><p>4. I also noticed that while I thought of myself as always just doing the same makeup over and over (I have actually used up several eyeshadows without particularly "panning" them, as they had just been my go-to look at the time) , I did actually chafe at "having" to keep using the same colours over and over when I didn't feel like it. So <b>I do want some variety.</b></p><p>5. I've also <b>totally gone off the idea of big eyeshadow palettes</b> (not that I had that many, but it felt like too many...) and am into single eyeshadows (which I think is also the trend in general atm). I often tend to go through the light and mid shades first, which is fine, but I do not need to get aaaany dark browns at all for a long time. </p><h3 style="text-align: left;">And my new goal is to not have so much makeup that I end up with things that are well over 10 years old!!</h3><p>I don't want to get to a minimal state by just "decluttering" and throwing stuff away only to replace it down the line, but I definitely reckon that I can chip away slowly and get things down to a more manageable size. And, I want to buy some treats now and then to keep things fresh and to replace things that have been completely used up. </p><p>I have tossed some of the other eyeshadows I was working on last year as well as the aforementioned main #panthatpalette, after realising they were also making my eyes water. And any makeup that is suspected of being off and has suffered a change in scent, etc. is also getting thrown away as and when that happens obviously. (Well, put into recycling schemes where possible)</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">So would I recommend doing a #panthatpalette ?</h3><p>Yes and no. If you have a really big makeup collection or get bored easily, it's probably a shame to focus in on one palette while everything else sits there getting older. But I would recommend focussing on one eyeshadow or one blush etc. and seeing actually how long it takes to hit pan.... it might shock you. Or it might be motivation for a low buy! But I can't deny that I learned a lot from the experience and I think it was a positive for me in general. (Crikey I sound like a reality TV contestant there.)</p><p>Oh also disclaimer! <b>I am not recommending that you put really old makeup on your eyes or your face!</b> <b>In fact I'm recommending you don't, probably. T</b>he expiration dates on makeup are there for a reason, so please be safe and also try a patch test on a less sensitive area, look for signs that it's gone off like difference in smell, texture etc. At some point the preservatives in there <u>will</u><b> </b>go off.</p><p>The main thing is that <b>it's probably best if, going forward, we don't buy so much makeup that we end up hoarding the same makeup for 10 years plus... you know?</b> Saying that at myself mostly. But also hoping you guys learn from my mistakes... </p><p>As for myself, I am going to continue to use up my older makeup- you'll see when it pops up in my empties! And keep sticking to my low buy with renewed vigour. Not sure I'll be doing another pan that palette per se though as it's quite limiting, although you never know! </p><p>Let me know if you've had similar thoughts- have you ever tried a pan that palette? </p><p>Thanks for reading! </p><p>-Amy xoxo</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2022/07/empties-32-bleach-london-makki-muji-etc.html">Empties #32 Bleach London, Makki, Muji etc</a> //<a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/06/sustainability-and-beauty.html"> Sustainability and beauty</a></p></div>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-29848755764753973442022-08-08T18:30:00.009+01:002022-08-08T18:30:00.190+01:00My Maintenance/pamper day routine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0cLTIFdtmxWWTnib8JRcGFz0KjdpspeMmySq03EoP258RN56COPR--A9Uw9zWc7-KjNLL-SUv9bfCX08dfoUPFQGVTsHn1PrgZvJoVIMGd6k43-i-5viPzafYwF7oNnHSqpftfoyK6GtlZMzY1GKCI81-Mem4iOSgDhIpKOAYa8936IIoNNdBzJkCA/s4032/IMG_4069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="A cup of coffee and a red bialetti moka pot on a tray. The sunlight is hitting them and you can see plants in the background" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0cLTIFdtmxWWTnib8JRcGFz0KjdpspeMmySq03EoP258RN56COPR--A9Uw9zWc7-KjNLL-SUv9bfCX08dfoUPFQGVTsHn1PrgZvJoVIMGd6k43-i-5viPzafYwF7oNnHSqpftfoyK6GtlZMzY1GKCI81-Mem4iOSgDhIpKOAYa8936IIoNNdBzJkCA/s16000/IMG_4069.jpg" title="A cup of coffee and a red bialetti moka pot on a tray. The sunlight is hitting them and you can see plants in the background" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Today I thought I'd post my pamper day routine, because I love seeing other people's! This is such an 'old school' type of blog post... I miss blogging circa 2014.... <br />
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Snooze in bed in the morning- coffee and a book, magazine or instagram in bed is my perfect lazy morning.<br />
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Then, I come downstairs and make myself another coffee probably and chug some water.<br />
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First up, I like to clean my room and chuck a load of washing on.<br />
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If I need to, I'll bleach my roots (which I do about once a month) and then I wash my hair and do a hair mask.<br />
While I'm in the shower, I exfoliate my body, pumice stone my feet, shave my legs, and then moisturise.<br />
I tend to try and leave the hair mask on for about half an hour, and I catch up on my blogging or read or something.<br />
Theeen, I dry my hair and shove on some cosy loungewear <3<br />
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Once I'm done with the hair dryer, I normally stick a candle on.<br /><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Put on YouTube or something and: epilate my arms and pluck my eyebrows.<br />
Maybe do a face masks- blackhead pore strip, sheet mask, (depending on how my skin is doing) or a face scrub/lip scrub (but not after hair removal as then the skin would be a bit sensitive).<br />
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Paint toenails<br />
Trim my split ends/ fringe<br />
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Aaaand we're done ;)<br />
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<br />Thanks for reading! What do you guys like to do on your pamper day? Am I high maintenance?</div><div>-Amy xoxo</div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/11/M.html">My work capsule wardrobe: preparing for work wear</a>// <a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/06/things-i-wish-id-known-uni.html">Things I wish I'd known when I started uni</a>//</div>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-87766841432594041542022-07-01T17:00:00.009+01:002022-07-01T17:00:00.196+01:00Empties #32: Bleach London, Makki, Muji etc<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5xyb3hRXvfulu7ih1u6EHYeXfsQLYrcKou-8lYG0t5VCUT6yprfh7zb20w7xmA0pl-nHf0TfATXHMlU-b7CXLaBuMWIiZnojMLeUHetlPif2CDNUhxJNhyurR7aR0c1atS6bhK95ofZ7o2-YnHQTc9YAc3yya3Huz6E19r-YovIfzyYDXo6SQ3DsXaQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Empty beauty products on an orange and purple blanket. Brands include Bleach London, Makki, Tresémme and more" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5xyb3hRXvfulu7ih1u6EHYeXfsQLYrcKou-8lYG0t5VCUT6yprfh7zb20w7xmA0pl-nHf0TfATXHMlU-b7CXLaBuMWIiZnojMLeUHetlPif2CDNUhxJNhyurR7aR0c1atS6bhK95ofZ7o2-YnHQTc9YAc3yya3Huz6E19r-YovIfzyYDXo6SQ3DsXaQ=w640-h426" title="Empty beauty products on an orange and purple blanket. Brands include Bleach London, Makki, Tresémme and more" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>Haircare// </b></h4><p></p><p><b>Bleach Reincarnation Mask/</b>/ I love this, you all know I love this. I also found a tube with the teeniest bit left in it so I went ahead and used that up and I also finished another big tub.</p><p>Bleach Champagne Supertoner// I loove this creamy blonde toner, you can check out my full <a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/03/bleach-london-champagne-supertoner.html">Bleach London Champagne Supertoner Review and Before and After</a> for more details but safe to say I have used about 5 of these and I have a little stash of like 4 more at home, oops...</p><p><b>Tresémme Heat Defence// </b>my ride or die heat protector. I'm onto a new one now. </p><p><b>Bleach Hair Elixir// </b>Again, this is the only hair oil I use- it hydrates without weighing down my hair and it smells great. Plus it's really affordable. </p><p><b>Bleach Total Bleach//</b> Used up another one of these, you know the drill. </p><p><b>Makki Colouring Mask in Grey/</b>/ I did a whole review on this a while ago (<a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2017/03/best-grey-hair-dye-makki.html">The Best Grey Hair Dye? Makki Colouring Mask in Grey Review and Before and After</a>) and it was my absolute go-to in uni. Then, I couldn't have grey hair while I was working in Japan, and recently I discovered I had a teeny bit left so I thought I'd finish it. The colour was still great (I got a lot of compliments) but it was definitely a bit drying- definitely make sure you have a good hair mask on hand. I still rate it though.</p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Skincare//</h4><p><b>Laneige Water Sleeping Mask//</b> I got this mini to try and it was super nice! I don't need any new skincare right now but I will definitely pick it up again, it had a gel consistency and it wasn't too heavy and agreed with my skin. </p><p><b>Muji Toning Water Light// </b>I really rate the muji toners, I definitely will pick this up again although I think I prefer the high moisture version so I'll get that. </p><p><b>No7 protect and perfect lip balm// </b>this was a nice light lip balm but it wasn't my favourite. I still used it all, just wasn't for me. It dried down and left a little bit of residue on your lips, so I used it at night or made sure to not put too much on. </p><p><b>3CE Lip Plumper/</b>/ I used this... but I'm not sure if I like plumpers as a whole to be honest- it was a bit irritating (as that's how lip plumpers work...) but not that moisturising and it tasted nasty.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Makeup// </h4><p><b>The Ordinary Concealer// </b>This was suuuch a chore to get through! It lasted ages which was great value for money I suppose... but I didn't like it. It was thicker than my usual Maybelline fit me and I definitely prefer the fit me. I still finished this though, and it did the job. I do love The Ordinary's Serum Foundation so I was a bit disappointed in this- the Serum Foundation feels so light and weightless which was pretty much the opposite of this. I think I got 1.0N which was super pale, great for me! They've also expanded their shade range since I bought it which is good to see!! If The Ordinary ever re-formulated or came out with a thinner concealer, I'd definitely consider picking it up.</p><p><b>Clinique Lip Gloss// </b>This was from my advent calendar in 2020 so I decided it was time to use this up- I'm not a huge lip gloss gal but this one was nice and not too sticky. </p><p><b>Clinique Chubby Stick in Chunky Cherry// </b>This was from a gift set a while ago- unfortunately I think I'd kept it around for too long as it smelt a bit like crayons... the colour was lovely though. </p><p><b>Rimmel Nail Nurse Base Coat//</b> This did what it said on the tin, I liked it! Not much to say apart from that tbh. </p><p>And lastly, a miscellaneous nail polish from my childhood// another thing finished! Obviously had kept this too long as it was getting on the gloopy side. But I'm pleased to be using things up and getting them out of the house! </p><p>I hope you guys are all ok, stay tuned for the next blog post which fingers crossed will not be an empties!!!!</p><p>-Amy xoxo</p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/03/bleach-london-champagne-supertoner.html">Bleach London Champagne Supertoner Review and Before and After</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/04/snapshots-from-shizuoka-city-part-2.html">Snapshots from Shizuoka City: Part 2 Chanomachi and Shizuoka after Dark</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/04/packing-for-year-in-japan-round-2-work.html">Packing for a year in Japan round 2: Work Edition </a></p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-59797661632752563942022-06-16T16:00:00.007+01:002022-07-04T17:39:58.281+01:00Kunozan Toshogu, Shizuoka// My travel guide<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCsyXcPxRaQMoT8VprxLHe6r2HUdNgEZIbX-D7czRW_U9iNafzcKl_tjrI9k4DB-1rOdys1-Qtn1uUMdEZOeDrGKCXboJJQ3XEqmOwGVZnhZOCVuSM13Ofr8aYQhl8_a66WsDngQNrfaf/s1600/DSC_0851.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, Shizuoka. This shot shows the detail on the roofs." border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCsyXcPxRaQMoT8VprxLHe6r2HUdNgEZIbX-D7czRW_U9iNafzcKl_tjrI9k4DB-1rOdys1-Qtn1uUMdEZOeDrGKCXboJJQ3XEqmOwGVZnhZOCVuSM13Ofr8aYQhl8_a66WsDngQNrfaf/s16000/DSC_0851.JPG" title="Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, Shizuoka. This shot shows the detail on the roofs." /></a>So there are only a couple of 'touristy' places easily accessible from Shizuoka city, and one of those is Kunozan Toshogu, a gorgeous shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu with a distinct architectural style and definitely a place I'd recommend visiting.</div>
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<b>Access//</b> I'd recommend going to Shimizu aand getting the bus from there. Going from Shizuoka city involves a pretty confusing change at Higashi ooya 東大谷 where one bus stop is in the wrong place on google maps. If you're going to take the bus, I'd recommend telling the bus driver you want to go to Kunozan because nothing is in English either. </div>
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So- the easiest way is to go to Shimizu city by train and take the bus from there, take one of the direct buses from Shizuoka city that run a couple of times a day, or go to Nihon Daira and take the ropeway.<br />Or you could even cycle if you've got the time! </div>
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Kunozan is famous for having over a thousand stone steps up the mountain, but you can avoid this if you take the ropeway from Nihon Daira. Unfortunately that's still not super accessible as there are steps to get to the ropeway.</div>
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After you're done, you can go<b> strawberry picking</b>, go to Nihon Daira or just chill on the beach for a bit <3 The area is famous for Ishigaki strawberries, so there are loads of yummy strawberry flavoured omiyage to pick up and snacks to eat!</div>
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But Kunozan is really relaxing and pretty and green so it's a great day trip- I'd really recommend it! The first time I went, I went by bus and went on the ropeway to Nihon Daira after. Luckily I could see Mt Fuji and I'd definitely recommend checking <a href="https://www.pref.shizuoka.jp/~live/english/index.html">Shizuoka Prefecture's Mt Fuji live camera</a> before you pay to go all the way to Nihon Daira because if it's cloudy you aren't going to see anything.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below are some of my shots of Kunozan and Nihon Daira: </div>
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<b>Ropeway to Nihon Daira// </b><br />
The recently opened Yume Terrace there has free entry- there's a cafe and some information about Nihon Daira's geography and- in good weather- a great view of Mount Fuji and the Izu Peninsula<div><br />
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<br /></div><div>Thanks for reading! I hope this was helpful and that I convinced you to add Kunozan to your Japan bucket list! </div><div><br /></div><div>-Amy xoxo</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2019/09/what-to-do-in-shizuoka-city.html">Shizuoka City, Japan Travel Guide: What to do in Shizuoka</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/04/snapshots-from-shizuoka-city-part-3-mt.html">Snapshots from Shizuoka City: Chanomachi and Shizuoka after dark </a></div>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-25678710551534818942022-06-05T11:35:00.000+01:002022-06-05T11:35:04.773+01:00Snapshots from Shizuoka city// Shizuoka after dark/ spring 2019Hi gang, I have sooo many snaps hanging around from my year working in Shizuoka, it's a bit overwhelming so I have just left them for a long while. <div><br /></div><div>But I'd like them to have a little home so I'm going back to my blogging roots- lo-fi shots of Japanese side streets. These were taken around March/April 2019. Stay tuned for some aesthetic grainy shots of sakura, neon and the lanterns from Shizuoka Festival <3</div><div><div><br /></div><div>
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<a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/04/snapshots-from-shizuoka-city-part-2.html">Snapshots from Shizuoka City: Chanomachi and Shizuoka after dark// </a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/04/packing-for-year-in-japan-round-2-work.html">Packing for a year in Japan: Round 2 work edition</a></div></div></div>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-81126092405413812442022-06-02T11:14:00.001+01:002022-06-02T11:14:11.331+01:00Empties #31 Bleach London, Mary Quant, The Ordinary<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI_nHFuFWh0nUgJrSeRtXET8S_PNQkca_QB5w2_9s5lG_JXmfBeJgJoCu5fVS24GB9psc7oYRz3YMMepvULfcptNMpACUAE76ShrZplhxybJe48MNcFClnaSqojrQ0rfxTpZP_FopZPjRLPVYTRybSCrTbTifiFDs7_OFotkvZW5PtnNwwONndo24C-w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Empty beauty products on a zebra print carpet. Brands include Bleach London, The Ordinary, Mary Quant and Etude House. Some of the tubes have been cut open to get every last bit of product out." data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI_nHFuFWh0nUgJrSeRtXET8S_PNQkca_QB5w2_9s5lG_JXmfBeJgJoCu5fVS24GB9psc7oYRz3YMMepvULfcptNMpACUAE76ShrZplhxybJe48MNcFClnaSqojrQ0rfxTpZP_FopZPjRLPVYTRybSCrTbTifiFDs7_OFotkvZW5PtnNwwONndo24C-w=w640-h426" title="Empty beauty products on a zebra print carpet. Brands include Bleach London, The Ordinary, Mary Quant and Etude House. Some of the tubes have been cut open to get every last bit of product out." width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hello gang, I am still behind on these empties posts, let's get into it! </div></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Haircare// </h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Bleach London Reincarnation Mask/</b>/ I'm on my third one of this mega tub, after going through several smaller tubes in my time. Safe to say I love this (as regular readers know) and I love the XL packaging, I wish the Beer Mask also came in this size. Speaking of, I also had a <b>Beer Mask </b>in my empties. I tend to alternate between the masks and it seems to be agreeing with my hair so I have no plans to change up my routine. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Bleach Scotch Mist Super Cool Colour// </b>I do like this, it's quite subtle but really pretty misty purple- grey. I forgot to take photos so I'd need to buy another one if I was to do a proper review. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Plex Bleach/</b>/ I think I prefer Total Bleach to this? I'm a bit paranoid that my hair will get protein overloaded again. But, it lifted my hair perfectly. I'm just being a bit paranoid I think...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Lavender Grey Toner// </b>I really liked this- again, the colour came out quite subtle for me but really pretty! Debating buying another one so I can do a proper review post as it's gorgeous but I didn't get any pictures that do it justice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marie from Bleach did let me know that for my length of hair, (slightly longer than shoulder length) I should be using 2 boxes of toner at once for the best colour application if I'm toning all of my hair and not just the roots. I was stingy and used them one at a time (Sorry Marie!) I will listen to her advice next time. *This lavender grey toner was kindly gifted when I was a hair model for Bleach. They didn't ask me or pay me to post but I was super happy to be able to try it and will definitely buy it myself in the future. </div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Skincare// </h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>No7 Vitamin C cream//</b> This was a nice texture! It didn't disagree with my skin and I wouldn't rule out getting it again although I believe that this format of vitamin c won't stay as effective as long as it's got more chance to be exposed to air?? Don't quote me on that though. My skin did like this though! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser//</b> This was... fine. Not bad but it didn't remove my makeup as well as other cream cleansers I've tried, so I am back on my search.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The Ordinary Niacinimide and zinc//</b> I love this! I'm currently using a Mary Quant Call the Shots serum which is also a texture refining pore control serum, so I won't be purchasing this Ordinary one for a bit, but this serum is so affordable and I think my skin really likes it. Will definitely pick it up again in the future. I will let you know how I get on with Call the Shots in a future empties post :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The Ordinary Buffet//</b> I love this! And so does my skin. As with the niacinimide, I'm currently using my Mary Quant Back to the Prime which fills the same spot in my routine, so I won't pick this up until I need a new serum but I definitely will get it again, this is a cult classic for a reason. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Clinique Moisture Surge 72hr//</b> I love Moisture Surge- it's one of the only moisturisers that I reliably notice that my skin has improved the next day after using it. I don't use it every day but I definitely appreciate it for when my skin needs a boost! I think I wrote this last time though, but there are so many moisture surge things to choose from right now... and I want *this* one. I bought a jar of 72hr recently and it's more of a creamy texture which is fine but this gel texture is the one that really agrees with my skin. I'll have to keep hunting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Garnier Micellar water//</b> I don't know if mine was getting old, but I definitely remember it being better at removing makeup when I had it previously. I will get a smaller bottle if I pick it up again so it doesn't have the chance to go off. For now I'm on the hunt for a different makeup remover that will remove makeup without dragging or irritating my eyes. I've had luck with the Muji Oil Cleansing and also with the No7 Cleansing balm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>SOS SPF 50/</b>/ This was nice and did its job well but it's quite thick which isn't my preference. I adore the SOS serum though, and the SOS H20 (which has SPF30) is nice too, although I usually do prefer something with SPF 50 (like Kosé Suncut or Mary Quant Block & Block).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Mary Quant Go Deeper//</b> I've already bought another tube because I can't be without this! It's a really nice clay mask with Moroccan lava clay, smells amazing and leaves my skin feeling fresh and soft (obligatory disclaimer: I work at Mary Quant but no one's asked/paid me to post this).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Nivea Moisturising Cream// </b>I liked this fine for actually moisturising my hands and body- it did it's job really well. But the smell was super strong which is not my favourite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Clinique Smart Defence Serum// </b>Another thing from my 2020 advent calendar, this was nice but I didn't notice any difference in my skin particularly. Was happy to try it though!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTZLr77Xc2F7SMl8f5nmt1pzkm9ede9owasMQ0XPEi2U4K0Mf8yZSF82VoKKIFbL6Y4KUk11sA2dJJn6QvCV487ZsJjBE5LstGZ8wEKkI7iPZv5dA4-WQCbD9dBHaiflj1yfmB8jMXcA65dSzAMwODo-RO2lzm9NRXJEtoP3AFnSk8-fKRJDG0jHt4oQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Empty beauty products on a zebra print carpet. Brands include Bleach London, The Ordinary, Mary Quant and Etude House. Some of the tubes have been cut open to get every last bit of product out." data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTZLr77Xc2F7SMl8f5nmt1pzkm9ede9owasMQ0XPEi2U4K0Mf8yZSF82VoKKIFbL6Y4KUk11sA2dJJn6QvCV487ZsJjBE5LstGZ8wEKkI7iPZv5dA4-WQCbD9dBHaiflj1yfmB8jMXcA65dSzAMwODo-RO2lzm9NRXJEtoP3AFnSk8-fKRJDG0jHt4oQ=s16000" title="Empty beauty products on a zebra print carpet. Brands include Bleach London, The Ordinary, Mary Quant and Etude House. Some of the tubes have been cut open to get every last bit of product out." /></a></div><br />Makeup// <p></p><p><b>Bleach Lip Pencil in Matte Le Blanc//</b> This has been discontinued for a while, and I was trying to use it up as it's getting on age-wise, but then I sharpened it and the whole thing fell on the floor so it's good bye to this unfortunately. </p><p><b>Clinique Chubby Stick in Pudgy Peony/</b>/ I loved this colour, but I think I'd kept this too long (I got it in 2018 I think) as it had a slight crayon scent. Nothing had changed colour wise and I don't think it was unsafe to use or anything?<br /> </p><p><b>Wah Nail Polish in Mating Surfaces// </b>I loved this, I used most of it up "organically" just because I love the colour, and then it was starting to get thick when there wasn't much left so I made a concerted effort to try and use it up. You can't get these any more, which is a shame. I definitely want to find another lilac nail polish to replace this with.</p><p><b>Etude Play/</b>/ This nail polish was sooo glittery and cute! It's so full of glitter it was a bit rough to the touch, but worth it for how cute the polish looks on. I got it in Shizuoka and again I used most of it up without trying. Silver glitter nail polish is definitely my go-to. I would definitely pick it up again, not that I need any new nail polish...</p><p>That's it for now! I hope you guys are all doing well and staying hydrated ;)</p><p>-Amy xoxo</p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/10/my-bleached-haircare-routine.html">I have seven different shampoos and they're ALL DIFFERENT OK?: My bleached hair care routine in 2021</a>//</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/03/bleach-london-champagne-supertoner.html">Bleach London Champagne Supertoner: Review and Before and After</a>// </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/05/how-to-keep-up-language-learning.html">How to keep up language learning after living abroad</a> //</p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-60455278976133276562022-05-19T18:34:00.009+01:002022-05-19T18:36:08.081+01:00Empties #30 it's been a little while... Etude House / Bleach London/ SOS Serum / Emoda/ Mary Quant<p>Hello gang, hope you're all well! I haven't blogged (or posted much on instagram...) this whole year, and yet again, I'm back with a quick empties post. (I do have plans for more hair dye reviews and other substantial content, don't worry!)</p><p>So yeah, here are the (many) products I've used up recently along with some mini reviews: </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHlzB2eB1VFSBffY9ikP_XdJUYKE0Te3LG4IGs2cu2LoCZASyi7LexZQOzduI-C5lhjSRF5i4hA7QS2n2OWECc1sOpCvm322WMU0zzXl8v9wfXsDZ8QVmLExt_2FwrWGhEps8Rz26IBcdnloglu9HiWSkQ5wNM1byUN_Zg2AUKNIyFMMQDSYjBU5CPmg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHlzB2eB1VFSBffY9ikP_XdJUYKE0Te3LG4IGs2cu2LoCZASyi7LexZQOzduI-C5lhjSRF5i4hA7QS2n2OWECc1sOpCvm322WMU0zzXl8v9wfXsDZ8QVmLExt_2FwrWGhEps8Rz26IBcdnloglu9HiWSkQ5wNM1byUN_Zg2AUKNIyFMMQDSYjBU5CPmg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiy6hV8EnFO4I6ai34p-B1zHmOIpqmBYGFd2vVqKf59TimPGwwyIl364Ht0ADACpxUx_Lah2ChCk27JpAjj6fJo2K8e6CZDypUQTcGJPjhF0tA491Ex1GtKK4QD-RW2G1rtkBFpl46KgC7tEDhmGsSmPiNsbBMxvo2wINr-2kaMyExPwzOAF9T_FNaahw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Empty beauty products scattered on a zebra print carpet. Some tubes are cut open to get every last bit of product out. Brands include Bleach London, Clinique, Emoda," data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiy6hV8EnFO4I6ai34p-B1zHmOIpqmBYGFd2vVqKf59TimPGwwyIl364Ht0ADACpxUx_Lah2ChCk27JpAjj6fJo2K8e6CZDypUQTcGJPjhF0tA491Ex1GtKK4QD-RW2G1rtkBFpl46KgC7tEDhmGsSmPiNsbBMxvo2wINr-2kaMyExPwzOAF9T_FNaahw=w640-h426" title="Empty beauty products scattered on a zebra print carpet. Some tubes are cut open to get every last bit of product out. Brands include Bleach London, Clinique, Emoda," width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First set: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hair//</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Bleach Pearlescent Conditioner// </b>You guys know I love this. Conditions and deposits a lovely pearly colour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Bleach White Heat// </b>I didn't want to like this, as it's just another step to get white hair. But, I actually think Bleach's White Toner + this made my hair look amazing. I'll get it again for sure. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Skincare// </h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Clinique Moisture Surge Eye Cream//</b> it's nice enough but I don't like the little bobbles of extra... hydration(?) in there? I'd rather it was a smooth texture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Clinique All About Face Face Wash// </b>foaming face washes really don't agree with me.. this was another one I got from the Clinique advent calendar, I'm really pleased I got to try it and confirm that it's not for my skin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>SOS Serum// </b>I heard about this brand from skincare queen Demi Colleen, and I really like these two products! The SOS Serum is a really nice light gel which calms down irritated skin and I really liked it! I bought a larger one of the SOS Serum and the<b> SOS H2O </b>which is a moisturiser that has SPF 30 in it. Safe to say I liked them! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Lip Bouncer L-04//</b> I loooved this ginger scent, and I'm a bit sad to see it go as it was a limited edition scent. You can still get the <a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/lip-bouncer/" target="_blank">regular Lip Bouncer</a> and the<a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/lip-bouncer-limited-edition/" target="_blank"> Tea with Milk scented Limited edition from last year </a>though! (** obligatory disclaimer: I work at Mary Quant, no-one asked me to post this but I want to be totally transparent!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Red Nail Polish// </b>misc. from my childhood. I am trying to use up any miscellaneous bits of makeup like this, wish me luck!</div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Makeup// </h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><b>Etude House Tinted Lip Balm// </b>I bought this while I was in Shizuoka.... I think I just need to accept that I'm not a tinted lip balm person.... or maybe I just don't have luck with them? This turned BRIGHT PINK on my lips! It looked nice but it was not the work appropriate orange tint that I had bought it for. Glad to see it go as it wasn't the most hydrating. <p></p><p><a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/billion-lashings-volumising-mascara/" target="_blank"><b>Mary Quant Billion Lashings Volumising Mascara Smudgeproof Ebony Black 01</b>/</a>/ (** obligatory disclaimer: I work at Mary Quant, no-one asked me to post this but I want to be totally transparent!)I LOVE this mascara. It's expensive but I think it's totally worth the price (unfortunately as it is a bit pricy.) I got so many compliments on how nice my lashes looked when I wore this and I didn't have any smudging onto my brow bone. I have quite deep set eyes so smudging is actually something I've really struggled with with other mascaras recently (e.g. the Marc Jacobs one, in the next empties... you can't buy it any more but I haaated it cos it smudged on me so badly) . </p><p>I've bought another Billion Lashings as a backup and I'm using Action Lashings too right now- I'll let you know which one I prefer but I'm leaning towards Billion Lashings atm.</p><p><b>Emoda Highlight Stick// </b>I dug every last bit of this cream highlight out because I adored it! It was a freebie with Jelly Magazine in 2019 though, so no way of getting it again as I don't think Emoda even do makeup usually? I bought the Glossier one a while ago so I will give that a go. </p><p><b>Clinique Perfume mini//</b> Another one from the Clinique advent calendar. I don't really think perfume when I think Clinique, but this was quite nice! I have lots of other perfumes on the go so I'm not going to seek this out but I was happy to try it. </p><p><br /></p><p>Second set: </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNfsvawNfvBVCyRAkcfc---Wma0iDQYwu_qo6RkbYP1G1jMkLlf6mNdJ5VRHb7M9A7v-ivOzM3tTT-Y9Q9TZS9ZOb4JpFm8TSYS3H6F6EF5EJljGughiKM2b4H9Pi2zPSSlLBkwJGOkAgNN4N6aWb1jRZIIC2GXYxCXCjb-k3FMoaR26EELoiVKmJShA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Empty beauty products on an orange blanket. Brands include Bleach London, Clinique, Tresémme and Mary Quant" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNfsvawNfvBVCyRAkcfc---Wma0iDQYwu_qo6RkbYP1G1jMkLlf6mNdJ5VRHb7M9A7v-ivOzM3tTT-Y9Q9TZS9ZOb4JpFm8TSYS3H6F6EF5EJljGughiKM2b4H9Pi2zPSSlLBkwJGOkAgNN4N6aWb1jRZIIC2GXYxCXCjb-k3FMoaR26EELoiVKmJShA=w640-h426" title="Empty beauty products on an orange blanket. Brands include Bleach London, Clinique, Tresémme and Mary Quant" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Two different sets of empties because that's how long I haven't posted... </p><p><b><a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/cleansing-massage-cream/" target="_blank">Mary Quant Cleansing Massage Cream//</a></b> (** obligatory disclaimer: I work at Mary Quant, no-one asked me to post this but I want to be totally transparent!)Happy to have tried this, it's a great first cleanser. You definitely need to double cleanse after using this though. I'm trying the MQ Deep Cleansing Gel Oil next which I think might be more what I'm after. Watch out for that in my empties in a couple of months ;)</p><p><b>Clinique All About Clean//</b> I really want a cleanser that will take my eye makeup off, but this sort of irritated my eyes. </p><p><b>Clinique Moisture Surge Hydrating Masque// </b>I liked this a lot, was happy to receive it in the advent calendar. I think my favourite moisture surge is the 100 hour gel one (?) I've had it a couple of times and I genuinely notice that my skin looks better the next day when I use it. There are too many different types of moisture surge and it's a bit confusing trying to find *the* one that I think works best on my skin. </p><p><b>Bleach London Awkward Peach Super Cool Colour//</b> I kept this for waaay too long before using it, and I think this because it turned my hair pink, not peach. A gorgeous pink, but it wasn't peach. Again, it's my fault for keeping it around too long- I'm actually trying not to hoard beauty and makeup so much so this type of thing can be avoided.</p><p><a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/block-block-perfect-protection/" target="_blank"><b>Mary Quant Block and Block Perfect Protection Sunscreen/</b>/ </a>My beloved. This is a little pricy compared to drugstore sunscreen but it's 100% worth it for me, it's soothing to the skin and non-sticky. I'm using this instead of importing sunscreen (mostly Kosé suncut or Bioré) from Japan like I used to. This is definitely in my top 5 MQ products (should I do a whole post on Mary Quant? Would you guys be interested? Let me know). </p><p><b>Topshop Wheels On Fire Lip Liner// </b>RIP to Topshop.... this was a nice enough colour, but it was a bit too creamy to use as a liner really so I used it as a lipstick. It was a proper bright red, I got many compliments on it!</p><p><b>The Inkey List Vitamin C//</b> I didn't like this, it was too strong for my skin and it irritated my skin and also left oxidated vitamin C marks on my pillow when I used it at night. I know you can mix it which they suggest to do if it irritates you, I tried to mix it with a moisturiser but it's a hard pass from me for now on tbh. </p><p><b>Nail Polishes//</b> Again, misc. from my childhood. </p><p><b>Tresémme Instant Recovery Mask//</b> This has protein in it and I'm a bit wary of overloading my hair with protein lately. I did use this up but I'll be sticking with Bleach London for the forseeable. </p><p>Anyone else super satisfied when they use up beauty products? I've recently been mildly obsessed with Project Pan youtube videos of people using up their makeup. Super relaxing, and the lo-fi style of a lot of the youtubers makes me nostalgic for the olden days of youtube... </p><p>Plus, it really makes you realise how long some of these things take to use up! I'm really glad I managed to miss out on the IKEA Alex Drawers full of makeup that we were all encouraged to accumulate. And on that note, I will be doing a post on my up to date makeup collection soon! For my own future reference, if for nothing else. Quite proud of myself for not going (too) crazy and drowning myself in beauty products now that I have a disposable income ;)</p><p>Thanks for reading! </p><p>-Amy xoxo</p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2022/02/empties-29-glossier-bleach-london-mary.html">Empties #29: Glossier, Bleach London, Mary Quant etc</a>// <a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/10/my-bleached-haircare-routine.html">I have seven different shampoos and they're all different ok? My bleached haircare routine in 2021</a>// <a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/03/bleach-london-champagne-supertoner.html">Bleach London Champagne Supertoner: Review and Before and After</a></p><p><br /></p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-26394338358000722352022-02-09T18:03:00.000+00:002022-02-09T18:03:23.763+00:00Empties #29// Glossier, Bleach London, Mary Quant, Becca etc<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEhO8EXEx2pAMP_jG90hJcOWxhLYWXxlTnhEjWUHzPCktpKK4c8xJe3HFT_ffoshvF5xBV-lkgIXU20ddr-Gqk5TzwvxjUuMjGPNLoZ2AwfH6b7mb9scpofkRy5z3Q2pN3UUuUcN-6VWmoM9mDgT8RfO0532z2mMQkwTcAWKV9T_-SiSLYFEjIP3TUNg=s6000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="A flatlay of empty beauty products from brands including Bleach London, Glossier, Mary Quant and Becca" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEhO8EXEx2pAMP_jG90hJcOWxhLYWXxlTnhEjWUHzPCktpKK4c8xJe3HFT_ffoshvF5xBV-lkgIXU20ddr-Gqk5TzwvxjUuMjGPNLoZ2AwfH6b7mb9scpofkRy5z3Q2pN3UUuUcN-6VWmoM9mDgT8RfO0532z2mMQkwTcAWKV9T_-SiSLYFEjIP3TUNg=w640-h426" title="A flatlay of empty beauty products from brands including Bleach London, Glossier, Mary Quant and Becca" width="640" /></a></p><p>Hiii gang! I hope you're all ok! I'm still doing nothing but work, basically....</p><p>I will get back into creating *content * but for now, here are some more empties:</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Skincare//</h2><p><b>Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser// </b>I liked it, this was nice. But, I have lots of other cleansers to get through before I even consider if I want to repurchase. I get the hype though.</p><p><b>No7 Hydraluminous Water Surge Gel//</b> This was actually my second pot of this and I loved it! I'm currently trying another cream in this range but I think I will go back and get this exact one again- this was perfect for where my skin is now- dry but also very prone to breakouts.</p><p><b>Soap and Glory body cream// </b>This was nice and moisturising, but a very strong scent for me tbh.</p><p><b>Mary Quant Lip Bouncer//</b> Lovely. It's a bit more expensive than good old vaseline, but I liked this and will definitely get another one after I've used up a few more older lip balms. It's light but hydrating and also makes your lipstick last longer, what's not to like? </p><p><b>Lush Peony// </b>This was a lil sample and it smelt gorgeous and was super moisturising. </p><p><b>No7 protect and perfect primer//</b> I got this in the summer gift set, and it was nice but quite thick.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Haircare // </h2><p><b>Bleach Total Bleach// </b>I like this, it's always a repeat-buy for me. This or the plex bleach, depending on how I'm feeling.</p><p><b>Bleach London White Heat// </b>I tried this out finally, and it is a lovely last step to get white hair. I didn't want to like it cos it's an extra step after bleach and toner, but I do. I will probably pick this up again at some point but I have lots of other colours to try out first!</p><p><b>Bleach London Beer Mask and Reincarnation Mask/</b>/ you guys know I love these, what can I say. I alternate these every time I wash my hair, and I've bought each several times. And you know what? I did experiment with another mask I had, and my hair hated it.... so I'm sticking with what I know and love for hair care. If it aint broke don't fix it I say!</p><p><b>Bleach London Pearlescent Conditioner// </b>as regular readers will know, I'm a big fan of the pearlescent shampoo and conditioner. I want to try the pearlescent toner too. </p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Makeup// </h2><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmXjz7C8jbgXqvy2N1hR9_TAw7sPotlrE30VawtAIqq0dft0ZugLqXyqrduc38F3fdnEoq9PEEXluMrzBBL1qhKnS5GJOoKtB9na8QudDQsw4oj1yGfsUXqkLNBmmJIKw7Ulfn5gWWeqyhop0N2iLV19SFLbMi1ygPEyTf1ItUoE2yYsdMkuDQCxzY6w=s6000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A flatlay of empty beauty products from brands including Bleach London, Glossier, Mary Quant and Becca" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmXjz7C8jbgXqvy2N1hR9_TAw7sPotlrE30VawtAIqq0dft0ZugLqXyqrduc38F3fdnEoq9PEEXluMrzBBL1qhKnS5GJOoKtB9na8QudDQsw4oj1yGfsUXqkLNBmmJIKw7Ulfn5gWWeqyhop0N2iLV19SFLbMi1ygPEyTf1ItUoE2yYsdMkuDQCxzY6w=w640-h426" title="A flatlay of empty beauty products from brands including Bleach London, Glossier, Mary Quant and Becca" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><b>Clinique High Impact Mascara//</b> I like this a lot, and it had got to the point where it was super done. I have another one that's from the advent calendar to use up, along with my fave MQ Billion Lashings.</p><p><b>Clinique High Impact in black//</b> This was nice- smooth and creamy and lasted pretty well for me. I got it in an advent calendar for 2020 and I used it no problem. </p><p><b>Becca tinted lip balm in Rose/</b>/ Becca the brand has gone, but I saw this in T K Maxx and thought I'd try it, along with a red lipstick. The lipstick is nice, but this tinted balm I was not a fan of. It went waaay darker pink than it looks in the tube, and it had sort of scratchy glitter in and it wasn't that hydrating either. I used it up quickly to get rid of it tbh.</p><p><b>Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in Monte Carlo//</b> I actually didn't finish it, but I decided it had to go because it was years old and past its best. I was half heartedly trying to use it up, but there's so much in there and it just wasn't my favourite. I'm not really a liquid lip gal tbh so I wouldn't get this again although I did get lots of compliments on the colour.</p><p><b>Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Transparent//</b> It's called transparent, but it does have a bit of an orange tinge on me if I use too much. I much prefer the version of this with the green bottom- the complexion clarifying one. The actual powder in both is pretty good for the price, but I haaate the packaging- it always breaks on me even when I am careful not to take it anywhere. I've finished it and I've got the Laura Mercier loose powder in translucent for now, and I think I prefer that finish on my skin (unfortunately, seeing as it's much more expensive...). I think Rimmel have a new pressed powder with a different packaging which I wouldn't rule out, cos my main gripe with this is the packaging. </p><p>Thanks for reading! Have you used up any makeup recently? Or had anything exciting happen? </p><p>-Amy xoxo</p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/09/9-years-of-candyflossoverkill.html">I have seven different shampoos and they're all different ok? My bleached hair care routine</a>// <a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/12/empties-28-inkey-list-glossier-bleach.html">Empties #28 The Inkey List, Glossier, Bleach London and more</a>// <a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/11/M.html">My work capsule wardrobe</a>// <br /><br /></p><p><br /></p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-25520679613744960492021-12-31T17:26:00.002+00:002021-12-31T17:26:53.120+00:00Empties #28 The Inkey list, Glossier, Bleach, Mary Quant etc<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgB1W9csDLhZjHEOU5ztuObZa0n49P7dpb_1iPw6LiPzkwKjnAXADCzIYeRG1Kp0DIJtCBzDLmihq9_Pqz3r-SgncBR-oD3wQoHsEGWdcWZCgtXeDqyN4HkCKhzXSp83XZHB13lsVOw_QIDVSoyuSZCNItB9s8yss9ahsqqgfoN336q6uFuYPbhPUs3ww=s6000" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="a flatlay of empty beauty products from brands including Bleach London, Glossier, The Inkey List, Mary Quant and Lush" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgB1W9csDLhZjHEOU5ztuObZa0n49P7dpb_1iPw6LiPzkwKjnAXADCzIYeRG1Kp0DIJtCBzDLmihq9_Pqz3r-SgncBR-oD3wQoHsEGWdcWZCgtXeDqyN4HkCKhzXSp83XZHB13lsVOw_QIDVSoyuSZCNItB9s8yss9ahsqqgfoN336q6uFuYPbhPUs3ww=s16000" title="a flatlay of empty beauty products from brands including Bleach London, Glossier, The Inkey List, Mary Quant and Lush" /></a> </p><p>Hiii gang! Last empties of 2021, you know the drill, let's go!</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Skincare/ Bodycare// </h4><p><b>Glossier priming balance moisturiser/</b>/ I haated the cream version of this cos it broke me out but this oil free gel one really agreed with my skin. I've got another one of this that I'm currently using in the morning before makeup.</p><p><b>No7 Hydraluminous gel cream </b>// I adore this moisturiser too, it makes my skin feel calm and doesn't break me out. I've bought another one of this too- the only thing is I wish it was in a tube because I feel like I get through tubs of cream so quickly.</p><p><b>Mary Quant Misty Jet/</b>/ I used this soooo often and I really do think it calmed my skin, which is a shame cos we don't have this version any more. I will probably pick up the limited Tropical Pop scent</p><p><b>Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturiser/</b>/ this was in my Clinique advent calendar last year! I liked it a lot. It's a teeny bit out of my price range, but I'd get this moisturiser again as a treat maybe.</p><p><b>Estée Lauder Eye Cream/</b>/ This was a present from my mum and it was super luxe!</p><p><b>The Inkey List Niacinimide</b>// Everyone was raving about this brand so I picked up this and the vitamin c... this was fine, but I'm not mad on the packaging. I think I'll be sticking with The Ordinary for stuff like this. </p><p><b>Lush Mask of Magnaminty</b>// I love this mask! It's a refreshing minty clay mask with little scrubby bits in. I think this size is too big for me to get through in good time though so I'll be buying the smaller pot next time. </p><p><b>Lush Dirty Springwater//</b> This is a menthol-y minty scent which is gorgeous in summer. I have the body spray of dirty so I liked having a shower gel in the same scent.</p><p><b>Elemis shower gel</b>// This was a mini from a hotel, really interesting botanical scent and felt really luxe. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Hair//</h4><p><b>Bleach Pearlescent Conditioner/</b>/ You guys know I'm obsessed with this shade. I've been really into the pearlescent shampoo as well- it's slightly less blue toned than the silver shampoo and it leaves my hair a lovely creamy pearly blonde. </p><p><b>Bleach Hair Elixir/</b>/ I love this, this was my 3rd or 4th bottle and I've got another one lined up. It's so nice and not too expensive so I see no reason to try anything else tbh.</p><p><b>Bleach Beer mask</b>// Again, this is a repeat-buy and I've got a new one on the go already. I love this.</p><p><b>Mark Hill UV protection spray </b>// Sun exposure is suuper bad for bleached or damaged hair! I had to stand outside in the midday summer sun one day last year with no hat for about 20 minutes because we had a fire alarm go off, and when I got home my hair was so dry and fragile. I've bought a new sun spray for my hair for next summer/ any rare British winter sunny days.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Makeup/ Nail Polish//</h4><p>I got this<b> Mary Quant sparkly pink</b> in July 2020, and I was so obsessed with it! I ended up actually finishing the whole thing without necessarily focussing on using it up. We don't sell this shade any more so I'm a bit sad to see it go. </p><p>My sister also gave me a couple of older nail polishes she had lying about including this French one (the little gold one) unfortunately this was ridiculously gloopy and there was only a teeny bit left so I used it once and then that was that.</p><p><b>Autograph palette</b>// This was one of my oldest palettes, the actual shadows still performed fine so I've taken the remaining 3 shadows out of the palette and put them in my magnetic palette so I can try and use them up. I'm going to take this empty palette to a Terracycle spot to recycle it. </p><p><br /></p><p>That's it for now, I wanted to keep it short and sweet today. Most importantly: Happy new year guys! Stay safe and I hope everyone has a restful and healthy 2022! </p><p>-Thanks for reading, see you in 2022! Amy xoxo</p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/06/things-i-wish-id-known-uni.html" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;">Things I wish I'd known when I started uni</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"> // </span><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/09/empties-27-mary-quant-clinique-bleach.html" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;">Empties #27: Clinique, Mary Quant, Bleach </a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">// </span><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/02/having-unnatural-hair-in-japan.html" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;">Having unnatural hair in Japan part 2: Bleached blonde hair at work </a></p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-50131527848296501102021-11-17T17:00:00.004+00:002021-11-17T17:00:00.208+00:00My Work Capsule Wardrobe ♡ Preparing for work wear<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZTKycwUXaR89hrPtDWOfUjdOf8477qv7Htm3kG5BdiBXwWElQShyIFyL6837XHkNh1Vn8h_AJ25OpPjTmF26_ItoqTl8OJb7Om1ULmYS9OQwceM-CNsxM6e8OwG8CGm34JkTyi43WTYs/s6000/DSC_1435%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A blue turtleneck and a grey plaid blazer laid out with a necklace, round glasses and a plain black watch." border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZTKycwUXaR89hrPtDWOfUjdOf8477qv7Htm3kG5BdiBXwWElQShyIFyL6837XHkNh1Vn8h_AJ25OpPjTmF26_ItoqTl8OJb7Om1ULmYS9OQwceM-CNsxM6e8OwG8CGm34JkTyi43WTYs/w640-h426/DSC_1435%255B1%255D.JPG" title="A blue turtleneck and a grey plaid blazer laid out with a necklace, round glasses and a plain black watch." width="640" /></a></div><br />Normally I'm not a huge fan of the 'capsule wardrobe' trend. It seems a good idea, but like a lot of 'minimalism', it seems to have been co-opted into just another excuse for people to chuck out all their current clothes and buy loads more new things. <div><br /></div><div>But the concept of capsule wardrobe was actually really useful for getting together work clothes for the first time a couple of years ago, and I thought it might be useful to do a quick run down of how I prepared (on the bare minimum budget as I was saving money to go out to Japan and to live on before I got my first pay cheque!)<div>
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I had a couple of wearable bits left over from Sixth Form, but longtime readers (from 2012-13) will know that I didn't exactly dress the smartest in sixth form... I really wanted to find a way to look smart but still have fun with clothes.<br />
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My plan was to buy the bare bones before I started, and then fill in other things if I need them/ when I get paid, and it mostly panned out!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's what I bought with me and what I ended up buying:</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">For Smart (i.e. matching suit set, looking 'polished') </h3><div>
<b>Blazers</b>// I bought a houndstooth blazer from a vintage shop in Leeds, but it was deemed too "loud" so I wasn't actually allowed to wear it... and my Mum gave me a black one ♡ I later bought the grey check skirt and blazer set up which was deemed more appropriate. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Tops</b>// I actually had a lot of men's collared shirts and turtleneck jumpers, so I didn't buy any new tops for work. But my advice here is: plain clothes look more "professional", so a couple of black or white shirts would have been good here.</div><div>
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<b>Coat</b>// I didn't have a proper posh coat, so I planned to buy a posh one in Japan. (TBH I didn't need a posh work coat as we changed before we started our shift.) I have one now though and I do love it a lot. <br />
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<b>Trousers</b>// - I got new grey printed trousers from Zara- the fit is great and I love the check. I bought another black pair now I'm back home cos they're classic. The best thing was that the print matched my grey blazer so I had more options.<br />
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<b>Skirts</b>// I had a couple of short-ish but serviceable skirts, and I bought 2 more skirts (a black pencil skirt and a grey print skirt) that were a bit more work-appropriate once I'd been paid.<br />
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<b>Work Shoes</b>// I went for Dr Martens 1416- I got the vegan leather which I slightly regretted because they were soo hard to break in ;-; But they look really cute and I could wear them for work and on my days off. <br />
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<b>Accessories</b>// Small and simple jewellery can really make things look more put together, as can a nice belt! I also used to wear fake glasses quite a lot. I had short hair so I didn't need to tie it up, but sometimes a low ponytail really makes you look more "polished". <br />
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<b>Makeup</b>// light makeup that wears well will never go wrong- although it depends on where you're working as to how fashionable you can be. I'll need to make sure I carry around a spare powder for touch ups.<br />
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<b>Bag</b>// I bought a plain black rucksack in Japan- the same black rucksack I used to have was still being sold by WEGO, and it's the perfect bag- it works for day and night, juust about fits A4 and can look smart or chill depending on how you style it. It was also an absolute steal at like 3000 yen (under £20).<div><br /></div><div><b>Underwear/ tights//</b> make sure your underwear isn't visible and maybe have a spare pair of tights in case of ladders.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>So what I'd recommend to buy/ collect together for work:</b></div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>2 x matching suits</b>- blazer and skirt or trousers</li><li><b>6-7 x shirts or tops</b> - a mix of plain, collared shirts (which are workwear staples that you can never go wrong with) and things like printed shirts and turtlenecks which can be slightly more casual</li><li><b>1x pair of smart leather (or vegan leather etc.) shoes</b></li><li><b>1x bag</b>- plain, preferably weather resistant and large enough to hold your things</li><li>You probably have <b>well fitting underwear, plain tights and socks</b> etc. already, but if you don't I think these thing really help make you look more professional </li><li>Depending on where you work: <b>smart coat</b>! </li><li>A couple of<b> small, plain accessories</b> like a watch, belt etc. can also help you look more put together. </li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>My advice is to err on the smart side when you start work, and you can always dress things down once you learn more about the dress code and about what people actually wear.</div><div>Which is why it can also be a good idea to start with the bare minimum, so you don't end up with loads of too-smart clothes you don't actually wear.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>For smart casual: </b></h3><div>At my current job, we're doing smart-casual because of coronavirus, so I usually wear jeans and a turtleneck. I tend to outfit repeat a lot tbh (decision fatigue is realll...) The only thing I *needed* to buy was some nicer fitting jeans because I didn't own any.</div><div>I will say that I started off smart and have gradually got more casual after seeing what my co-workers wore. This does help give a good first impression by making you seem like you're taking the job seriously. You can always wear a jacket/blazer and take it off.</div><div><br /></div><div>
I hope this helped, thanks for reading! What's your favourite thing to wear for work? And where do you get your workwear style inspiration- I'd love to know!<br />
-Amy xoxo</div><div><br /></div><div><br />
<a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/06/things-i-wish-id-known-uni.html">Things I wish I'd known when I started uni</a> // <a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/09/empties-27-mary-quant-clinique-bleach.html">Empties #27: Clinique, Mary Quant, Bleach </a>// <a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/02/having-unnatural-hair-in-japan.html">Having unnatural hair in Japan part 2: Bleached blonde hair at work </a></div></div></div>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-79240323893219328362021-11-06T14:20:00.007+00:002023-03-02T09:56:45.277+00:00I have seven different shampoos and they're ALL DIFFERENT OK?// My bleached hair care routine 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxsYq9mclfqshdcEG3ebi2a5E2BQylTT24niii7icTn4VumM3IQe3ja-0R6oyXZPDNt-dxTTGj4vp6M0EzQRT4LccdYz5D-SqQo1kYts0QDr-0CckhpxF4YuvQNmI-vPz8B7NUd0-skb1/s6000/DSC_1078%255B1%255D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hair products in a flatlay on my bathroom floor. Pictured are: Bleach London Beer Mask, Smoky Shampoo, Silver Shampoo, Rosé shampoo, Awkward peach conditioner, pearlescent shampoo and conditioner" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxsYq9mclfqshdcEG3ebi2a5E2BQylTT24niii7icTn4VumM3IQe3ja-0R6oyXZPDNt-dxTTGj4vp6M0EzQRT4LccdYz5D-SqQo1kYts0QDr-0CckhpxF4YuvQNmI-vPz8B7NUd0-skb1/w640-h427/DSC_1078%255B1%255D.JPG" title="Hair products in a flatlay on my bathroom floor. Pictured are: Bleach London Beer Mask, Smoky Shampoo, Silver Shampoo, Rosé shampoo, Awkward peach conditioner, pearlescent shampoo and conditioner" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hello gang, I am really pleased with the condition my hair is in atm- it's almost completely recovered from the state it was in (lots of breakage and general sadness circa 2019-2020) , and so I thought I'd share what I'm doing to keep it in tip-top shape. There's lot's of Bleach London because I am obsessed.<p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">My everyday hair care routine for bleached hair// </h2><p><b>Shampoos (I have six, and they are All Different, I promise...)</b></p><p><b>Tresémme Colour Protect shampoo/</b>/ this is my everyday shampoo- does what it says on the tin and it's a huge bottle. Also pictured is the <b>Bleach Live Forever shampoo</b> which I think has been discontinued? Which I am sad about and have bought a couple as a little stash cos I really liked it...</p><p><b>Coloured Shampoos</b></p><p>I have too many of these and it's a problem... but I do use them all... </p><p><b>Bleach London's Silver shampoo/ Smoky Shampoo/ Rosé shampoo/ Pearlescent Shampoo</b> (they are all different and I use them all so...) Coloured shampoos are essential for me for removing brassiness or changing the tone of my hair. Just a reminder: don't over use these every time you wash as silver shampoos are often drying! </p><p>I also have this <b>clarifying shampoo from Toni and Guy-</b> I don't use it very often, but if my hair has product build up or if I'm trying to fade out a colour, I like this.</p><p><b>Conditioner</b></p><p>I have this <b>Pearlescent Conditioner</b>, and <b>Awkward Peach</b> (both Bleach London)- they're a nice way to deposit colour without damaging or drying out your hair.</p><p>I also often just use a hair mask as a conditioner- at the moment I'm using the <b>Beer Mask</b> and <b>Reincarnation Mask </b>from Bleach London. I also have <b>Philip Kingsley Elasticizer </b>which I love but am being careful with because too much protein is bad for your hair. I also have this <b>Tresémme mask </b>which is fine, but again I'm being a bit cautious with. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xcI5zVgv6F8NeTTtN4SUyqD6deLzGhCPReBShGpRb6IdjL5NXw7FUfxnfNAgFWEJE1srbuKJl7ABkzqNy7Rkys4sgKCroK0eFuyV9zpxiiL-FBQdFjmmwtxi_C4fPUnsaai_j8khJ_8Y/s6000/DSC_1073%255B1%255D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hair products in a flat lay on my bathroom floor. Bleach London, Toni and Guy, Tresémme, Philip Kingsley and Mark Hill." border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xcI5zVgv6F8NeTTtN4SUyqD6deLzGhCPReBShGpRb6IdjL5NXw7FUfxnfNAgFWEJE1srbuKJl7ABkzqNy7Rkys4sgKCroK0eFuyV9zpxiiL-FBQdFjmmwtxi_C4fPUnsaai_j8khJ_8Y/s16000/DSC_1073%255B1%255D.JPG" title="Hair products in a flat lay on my bathroom floor. Bleach London, Toni and Guy, Tresémme, Philip Kingsley and Mark Hill." /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">Heat styling//</h2><p>I blow dry my hair about 80% dry (because it's bleached and porous and it's easier to damage when it's wet.) and do my fringe 100% dry. </p><p>Sometimes if I want extra curls, I'll twirl it into one or two little buns and dry it like that- this actually works really well if you practice. </p><p>My <b>hair dryer is an</b> <b>old one from Nicky Clarke</b>, but it's still really good! I use medium heat, because max is damaging but life is too short to dry it on cold.. </p><p>I have a round brush from <b>Denman </b>which I use to add volume to my fringe while I'm drying it, removing the need for straighteners too! I do have a pair of super old <b>straighteners from Nicky Clarke</b> which work well but I am really trying not to use them.</p><p><b>Tangle Teezer//</b> My old faithful, I adore this. Gentle on your hair which is a complete must for me.</p><p><b>Tresémme Heat Defence//</b> this heat protectant smells great, seems to work and the spray nozzle is really nice- it makes the perfect fine mist.</p><p><b>Bleach Hair Elixir// </b>this smells lovely and makes my hair super soft without feeling greasy. As I have bleached hair I use quite a lot of this. </p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Once a month (every 4-6 weeks)</h2><p><b>I bleach the roots</b>, I used to get a big box of bleach powder and developer but at the moment I'm getting a box of either Schwarzkopf or Bleach London's bleach. <b>I sometimes use Alex Plex</b> (Bleach London's plex treatment) to prevent damage to my hair when bleaching. </p><p>After it's bleached, I<b> sometimes use a toner</b> (<b>Bleach's Champagne Supertoner </b>or <b>White Toner</b>) or a colour if I'm feeling fancy, but I'm currently staying blondeish. </p><p>After colouring it, I'll usually do <b>a hair mask</b> and leave it in for as long as possible. Sometimes I'll do a protein treatment like <b>Old Blue Last </b>or <b>Philip Kingsley's Elasticiser</b>, but only if I haven't used a plex treatment or other protein thing. Too much protein actually makes your hair go really brittle, so I'm a bit wary of protein atm.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">General haircare notes// </h2><p><b>You can have too much protein in your hair</b>- so I avoid using too many protein shampoos, conditioners, extra protein treatments etc. </p><p><b>Silver shampoo is drying as heck//</b> so don't use it more than you need to- try a purple conditioner or hair mask, or mix a pigmented shampoo with a non- pigmented one</p><p><b>The less heat styling, the better/</b>/ I've recently bought a round ceramic brush so I can style my fringe as I blow dry it, so at the moment I rarely use straighteners at all. I used to curl my hair all the time (like every day!!) , but now I'm going for more of a natural wave which means less straighteners and less damage.</p><p>I don't need to tell you to <b>use a heat protectant</b> (do I???) </p><p><b>Wash it less/</b>/ I've gone from every 2 days to every 3 days. </p><p><b>No hairspray/</b>/ hairspray is drying and damaging and gunks up your hair. Need I say more? </p><p><b>Trim split ends/</b>/ if your hair is looking sad, cut a couple of inches off and it will instantly look healthier. </p><p><b>Use a sun defence product or wear a hat when it's sunny//</b> Just like you need to wear sunscreen, strong sun dries out your hair and instantly makes it feel sad. I've got this<b> Mark Hill </b>leave in spray, but a hat is your best option if you're going to be out in the sun for ages.</p><p>So that's that! Look after your hair gang- it will thank you for it!</p><p>I'd love to hear your hair care tips too!</p><p>-Amy</p><p><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/03/i-finally-got-my-bleached-hair-to-grow.html">I finally got my bleached hair to grow back by doing the thing everyone says to do</a> // <a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/02/having-unnatural-hair-in-japan.html">Having unnatural hair in Japan part 2: Bleached blonde hair at work</a> //<a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/03/bleach-london-champagne-supertoner.html"> Bleach London Champagne Supertoner Review and Before and After// </a></p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-64624833782009881732021-10-11T18:28:00.002+01:002023-09-04T10:11:28.030+01:00Things I wish I'd known when I started uni<img alt="girl with silver hair sitting on a bed in a university bedroom" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqyrkytxMXIUx42a-neKB6w09FmW_2l_rUf1WoMarGRUiydgVInMeLhuPZprDigA-w3d66u5_FvswcqqSrKyvL_7YcB-hD9KvtEgJVCDfFms4Ohh-1vhsxXQak8m1_KHB88YlnMsmD5Uvg/s1600/DSC_0533.JPG" title="things I wish I'd known when I started uni" /><br />
When I finished first year of uni ages ago, I wrote a series of advice posts to new students. Now that I've officially graduated and survived 4 whole years of uni... and a few years have passed and I've had some time to reflect on it all, I thought I'd make an updated post. I definitely learnt a lot in uni- all the stereotypical stuff about getting more independent (although I have no idea what I'm doing with my life, I sure as heck know how to change a light bulb or make a call to the landlord when the washing machine breaks) and of course, I learnt Japanese. So here is my advice, and all the things I wish I could say to baby first year Amy, but am instead saying to any readers who are going to uni!<br />
<h4>
££££//</h4>
<ul>
<li><b>Experiences over things</b>! If it's the choice of going out or buying things, I think experiences are way more valuable</li>
<li>The saying 'buy cheap, buy twice' is true sometimes. Especially with shoes. </li>
<li><b>Track your money</b>!!! Use an app or go old school and write everything down.</li>
<li><b>Have a budget</b> for food, rent, bills and then for fun things</li>
<li><b>Stay in cheap uni accomodation</b>- a lot of people I spoke to opted for expensive accomodation because they didn't want to share a bathroom. But, you likely already share a bathroom at home anyway, and the £20+ a week you'll save buy not getting the posh accommodation with an ensuite will really notice. (I spent mine on G and Ts and vintage jumpers, as any good student should)</li>
<li><b>predrinking.</b> Just saying, it will save you a lot of money.</li>
<li><b>Use your student discount</b>! A student card or the unidays app will get you many discounts</li>
<li><b>Get a rail card </b>if you use the train! £30 will pay for itself pretty quickly if you live far away from home.</li><li><b>Work out if the bus pass is good value for money</b>- sometimes the student bus pass is crazily good value, but sometimes the student single tickets are just as cheap!</li>
<li><b>Shop around for phone contracts</b></li>
<li><b>Get secondhand text books/</b> sell on your old ones once you're done</li><li>Secondhand things are just good in general!</li>
<li>Save some of your student loan for summer if you won't/ can't get a summer job</li>
</ul>
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socialising//</h4>
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<ul>
<li>say yes to things<span style="font-weight: normal;">! especially at the start when there's a lot of trial events going on</span></li>
<li>talk to everyone</li>
<li>Unis have loads of events on all the time<span style="font-weight: normal;">- check facebook, eventbrite, your uni's social media</span></li>
<li>Join societies<span style="font-weight: 400;">! There are chill ones and creative ones and exercise ones aaand crazy party ones- something for everyone. </span></li>
<li>Join your course's society<span style="font-weight: 400;">- will be an opportunity to get to know your classmates better and people in the other years.</span></li>
<li>Join facebook groups<span style="font-weight: 400;">- just check in occasionally, but lots of societies/ your course/ your accommodation will put loads of information about classwork and events on there and sometimes people sell their old books etc. via the course facebook groups (or follow the uni's / societies' social media)</span></li>
<li>*you don't have to drink<span style="font-weight: 400;">. Most people will be fine with it! (And if they're not, they're not worth it)</span></li>
<li>Ditto clubbing<span style="font-weight: 400;">. Although, try a couple of different places- not everywhere is sticky-floored and play mr brightside and all star on repeat......</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you find yourself turning down certain friends' invitations a lot (drinking stuff) </span>try inviting them to daytime things<span style="font-weight: 400;">- like brunch. Brunch is underestimated by first years and also lots of places serve brunch until like 4 so it doesn't have to be v early</span></li>
<li>go to free/ cheap gigs<span style="font-weight: 400;">, you never know, they might be amazing.</span></li>
</ul>
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Living with other people//</h4>
<ul>
<li><b>keep your own stuff tidy- </b> even if no one else seems to... </li>
<li><b>Try a chart system</b>- chore chart/ chart of who has bought what for the flat</li>
<li><b>bulk buy loo roll etc </b>online or from costco at the start of the year- then you can save money and avoid arguments when you run out</li>
</ul>
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Studying//</h4>
<ul>
<li>Studying is what you're there to do~</li>
<li>ask older students which modules/teachers are their faves, but take their advice with a pinch of salt </li>
<li><b>DO THE WORK</b>. It's set for a reason, and if you do the work/ reading/ show up to class, you shouldn't have too many problems when it comes to the exam. And if you've already done the set reading, it helps with essays too.</li>
<li><b>Study/ read a bit every day</b>. Even just 10 minutes</li>
<li><b>Try studying with pals</b>, but be honest- does it actually work well for you? Personally I found discussing content modules and comparing essay plans a couple of days before exams helpful, and practising oral exams, but big hours long "group study" often just turned into chatting.</li>
<li><b>Get your sleep</b> if you want to do better in tests and stuff!</li><li>Ditto<b> drinking water</b> and staying hydrated. </li>
<li><b>Talk to your lecturers</b> if you're having problems</li>
<li><b>get rid of netflix</b> (yes, really)</li>
<li><b>keep busy</b> and it will force you to use your time productively. Basically, make sure that you never 'study' while half watching a film and scrolling your instagram feed. Lots of people do it, but it will just waste time because you won't be able to study effectively.</li>
<li><b>use the do not disturb mode on your phone</b></li>
<li><b>keep to deadlines</b>- a lot of places will drop marks for being late, and it's just not worth it.</li>
<li><b>keep your notes organised </b>(they don't have to be neat, just so you know where to find them when exams and essay time rolls round)</li>
</ul>
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Health//</h4>
<div>
<ul>
<li><b>SLEEP-</b>It will hold your life together. Just make sure you get your 8 hours</li>
<li><b>clean your room</b>/ bits of your house little and often- it will save the huge nightmare mouldy clean</li><li><b>exercise</b>, even just a walk in the fresh air. You've heard all this before but it's a thing for a reason.</li>
<li><b>Get a dehumidifier</b> if there's mould</li>
<li>most unis have free <b>counselling</b>- USE IT. go talk to someone before it gets too overwhelming.</li><li><b>FRIENDS </b>are actually really important for mental health too <3 </li>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
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Food//</h4>
<div>
<ul>
<li><b>Learn how to cook</b> omg</li>
<li><b>prepare batch meals and freeze it into individual portions</b>- saves time and money and is flexible.</li>
<li><b>try shopping around</b>- a bigger supermarket (building wise) will have more products and more 'basics'</li>
<li><b>try shopping online</b>- you can split the cost of delivery with your flatmates and supermarkets have free delivery or special offers for your first time shopping online </li>
<li><b>compare prices per 100g or per 100ml </b>to see what's the best deal</li>
<li><b>try your local market </b><3</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
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<h4>
Dissertation!!</h4>
<ul>
<li><b>Get started thinking about potential topics asap</b>! (before final year) you can change topics too</li>
<li><b>do something you're interested in!</b></li>
<li>If you have someone you want to be your supervisor, <b>go ask</b>! Also, you can talk to other academics at your uni for advice too! Most of them will be really happy to talk with you as long as you schedule in advance </li>
<li><b>Talk about your dissertation to people</b>- get excited and it will keep the ideas percolating around</li>
</ul>
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<h4>
Job hunting</h4>
<ul>
<li>use <b>your uni's careers service- </b>you can have a look as soon as you start uni, just to see what's out there</li>
<li><b>go to networking events/ talks</b></li>
<li>maybe <b>get an internship one summer</b>/ do *something* with your holidays to make yourself stand out</li>
<li><b>get linkedin </b></li></ul>
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To anyone that's in uni, best of luck!! You got this <3 <3 <br />
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I'd also love to hear you guys' advice or things you wish you'd known at uni!<br />
Thanks for reading! -Amy xoxo<br />
<br /><a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/02/how-i-passed-jlpt-n1.html">How I passed the JLPT N1</a> // <a href="https://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2018/09/how-to-settle-in-back-in-to-uni-asap.html">How to settle in/ back to uni asap</a> //<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8B8ldWpbms"> my uni room tour </a>//<br />
<br />Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-11710097989753746452021-09-20T17:38:00.003+01:002021-09-20T17:38:55.080+01:00Empties #27 Mary Quant// Clinique // Bleach London // Lush<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg596yyYTLnUIJsWaRPIoMA8dZpiZzgR8e-6AHBTryo7-UbXBzCOKE4E4U_mJnzYsNyfg36WHhpN0l0KS1NHqgRqNQ0aGdubGk0enNC7mUIBYBvmoA2tGO_NQjZHL1QkKIMJ7B7eaHFWJBz/s6000/DSC_1412%255B1%255D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Empty products from brands including Clinique, Mary Quant, Bleach London and Lush" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg596yyYTLnUIJsWaRPIoMA8dZpiZzgR8e-6AHBTryo7-UbXBzCOKE4E4U_mJnzYsNyfg36WHhpN0l0KS1NHqgRqNQ0aGdubGk0enNC7mUIBYBvmoA2tGO_NQjZHL1QkKIMJ7B7eaHFWJBz/s16000/DSC_1412%255B1%255D.JPG" title="Empty products from brands including Clinique, Mary Quant, Bleach London and Lush" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's that time again.. It's empties o clock!</div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hair// </h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Bleach London Total Bleach x 2//</b> I'm having good results with this recently so I keep using it. Nothing else to say : )</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Bleach London White Toner// </b>I think I left it on too long for *my* hair- I left it the full processing time and ended up with some greenish bluish tones (that washed out thankfully). I think I needed to do just the roots with this cos they were the yellow bits. TBH I just want to go to the hairdresser for a colour corrector.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Bleach Beer Hair Mask// </b>Love this- atm I'm alternating between this and reincarnation mask instead of conditioner, and my hair seems pretty happy :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Bleach Live Forever Shampoo//</b> I like this a lot! I'm back on the Tresemmé at the moment because you get a lot more shampoo for your money, but I'd pick this up again for sure. I think this was actually my third or fourth bottle of this shampoo. </div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Skincare// </h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><b>Mary Quant Misty Jet// </b>I've always thought facial sprays were a bit of an extravagance, but I do get staff discount on MQ products (Disclosure: I do work at Mary Quant- I haven't been paid/told to write this blog post but obviously I *am* paid by MQ to do my job...) So I tried it, and I really liked it! This one's super moisturising and really makes my skin look and feel nice. I am already halfway through another bottle of this. Sadly it's been discontinued but we have a nice tropical scented one that I want to try next time :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Mary Quant Block & Block Perfect Protection/</b>/ I'm super pale and need a super high SPF or I burn. Block & Block was renewed this year which is exciting- it's still nice and moisturising and sinks into the skin well, but it might be a little thicker than the old formula. B&B also blocks pollution and pollen from irritating your face, and calms inflammation which is a big plus! My skin definitely looks better when I commit to wearing SPF every day.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbH4eWrNyM_2bKlkV8sx2M_J-lecmZrsMVcll1jo9k8702_4D0WSb_tFAz6YtjFxpklzDDCmOecPA0ma23xEm199KzXYj5kS5mTppbNK46OBkCqqf6Ymp4QSeelrkiZk-KLGJBsGU9DdI/s6000/DSC_1413%255B1%255D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Empty products from brands including Clinique, Mary Quant, Bleach London and Lush" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCbH4eWrNyM_2bKlkV8sx2M_J-lecmZrsMVcll1jo9k8702_4D0WSb_tFAz6YtjFxpklzDDCmOecPA0ma23xEm199KzXYj5kS5mTppbNK46OBkCqqf6Ymp4QSeelrkiZk-KLGJBsGU9DdI/s16000/DSC_1413%255B1%255D.JPG" title="Empty products from brands including Clinique, Mary Quant, Bleach London and Lush" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Lush Don't look at Me mask//</b> I got this because, it's blue and I thought it'd be fun but I did really like it :) I wouldn't run to get this one again because the use by date for the lush fresh face masks slightly stresses me out, but I love lush's self-preserving masks like <b>Magnaminty</b>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Glossier Priming Moisturiser//</b> This was meh to the point of bad for me- it didn't agree with the skin on my face (too heavy). I LOVED the priming moisturizer balance though- that one's more of a gel moisturiser. I actually used this to moisturise my body instead to use it up because it was making my face unhappy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Bioré Aqua Rich Sunscreen// </b>This was one of my go-to Japanese drugstore sunscreens, but I think I'd kept this too long- it had quite a strong alcohol scent... I still used it up on my arms and legs. When I've tried this before it's nice- I prefer Kosé suncut (or the MQ Block and Block if we're being fancy...) though but this is reasonable and a nice texture usually. I'd recommend trying Japanese sunscreen if all you're used to is drugstore brands from the UK. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Clinique moisture surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate</b>// This was nice and made my skin feel good like the normal moisture surge, but it had little bits in it (almost like little popping boba?) so I prefer the normal moisture surge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Muji Highly Moisturising Toner//</b> I looove this and I think my skin does too! I know the opinion's divided on toners, but I like using it tbh. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Vaseline Petroleum Jelly/</b>/ Whichever lip balms I try, I always end up preferring Vaseline. A classic for a reason tbh. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Germolene// </b>I put this on spots etc. And I still have distressingly many spots despite being in my mid twenties now......</div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Body//</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Boots Royal Jelly bath and shower creme//</b> this was fairly cheap but it was soo moisturising! I'm usually a Lush gal but I'd get this again for sure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Clinique hand cream//</b> I got this in the advent calender, and it was nice! I wouldn't not get it again, but for now I'm happier with cheaper hand creams </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Zuqqun hand cream//</b> My friend Lizzie got this for me from Japan, thank you! It was cute and light and had a nice scent :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Lush Karma Solid Perfume//</b> I love the Lush solid perfumes- great for travel or popping in your bag! Karma is my fave lush scent- this was my second solid perfume of Karma and I'll definitely pick up another because they're so reasonable and convenient!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nails// </h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Models Own Nail Polish in Toxic Apple// </b>I've finally finished this after about 8 years... the colour was amazing neon green, but you needed a million coats and it chipped off so fast. I am told that neons are hard to formulate though.</div><br /><p></p></div><div>Thanks for reading! I hope you guys are all taking care, and for those in the northern hemisphere, HAPPY AUTUMN! I am very excited for jumper weather again! </div><div>-Love Amy xoxo</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/05/empties-26-mary-quant-clinique-ordinary.html">Empties #26</a>// <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/07/happy-quantaversary-to-me.html" style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;">Happy Quantaversary to me!</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">// </span><a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/04/I-got-my-hair-cut-at-bleach.html" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;">I got my hair done at Bleach and it was great</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"> //</span></div>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-48183980023498983392021-09-09T18:06:00.001+01:002021-09-09T18:06:49.363+01:00I did it again I missed my blogaversary but it's officially been NINE YEARS of Candyflossoverkill I feel old help<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOr8LS4y_JgXX9G6krQqJT_Br_6dJiLtP5V-s8lXXdaABEHvSxAUSRPUH9gkaOYH8OIl11mriETlB2kAVMJ8FLIzZS72GaaGEnmeTYq45HK10dOMsBCLtUp9SGlUeTK3Mx4MscKgH5zTHf/s6000/DSC_0178%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A photo of a 50 yen vending machine in Shinsekai, Osaka. It's yellow and there are lots of yellow signs in the background. There's a (mysterious) video rental shop in the background and a parked bicycle in the foreground." border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOr8LS4y_JgXX9G6krQqJT_Br_6dJiLtP5V-s8lXXdaABEHvSxAUSRPUH9gkaOYH8OIl11mriETlB2kAVMJ8FLIzZS72GaaGEnmeTYq45HK10dOMsBCLtUp9SGlUeTK3Mx4MscKgH5zTHf/s16000/DSC_0178%255B1%255D.JPG" title="A photo of a 50 yen vending machine in Shinsekai, Osaka. It's yellow and there are lots of yellow signs in the background. There's a (mysterious) video rental shop in the background and a parked bicycle in the foreground." /></a></div>Heyy gang! Just a short and sweet post to say that yes, as per the title, it's been over nine years since I started this blog in August 2012... <p></p><p>This blog has actually been such a big part of my life, even though it's just me rambling along about makeup and music and occasionally travel photos... </p><p>But the experience of writing content and making something and having a no-pressure creative outlet has been so good for me.</p><p>Plus! Everyone who has read and commented has mostly been suuper nice! I'm lucky.</p><p>Obviously it's all about video content nowadays and I'm much less active on my social media than I used to- work is taking all my creative energy tbh.</p><p>But I still want to keep posting sporadically on here, cos it's special to me and I still have things I want to make, plus some things work better as blog content in my opinion.</p><p>I had an amaaazing and long overdue couple of days in Leeds last weekend, so I definitely want to post that, and I also have another empties post due, among other things- let me know if there's anything you want me to post! </p><p>As always, thank you so much for reading! I really appreciate it <3</p><p>-Amy xoxo</p><p><a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/07/happy-quantaversary-to-me.html">Happy Quantaversary to me!</a>// <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/04/I-got-my-hair-cut-at-bleach.html">I got my hair done at Bleach and it was great</a> //<a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/09/8-years-of-Candyflossoverkill.html"><br /> 8 years / over 600 posts of Candyflossoverkill </a></p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-18785609924032631022021-07-21T17:00:00.011+01:002021-07-21T17:00:00.191+01:00Happy Quantaversary to me!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ABmhO9dyBb6rsgbAV2zV8kSJb6zWHKlEVnV5uSScI0J8ZPnkH2JG6CMFfemUpXSo9zbsOIL0oh-2bJL0NESrFRSjb7q_vxcV2oR2ZvhXVrz4S1Ttn37sMRyy2faKD0E_FYbmy6fIgmD4/s800/208387167_200507878625736_4475971252817591347_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Me wearing a face mask printed with Mary Quant daisies" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ABmhO9dyBb6rsgbAV2zV8kSJb6zWHKlEVnV5uSScI0J8ZPnkH2JG6CMFfemUpXSo9zbsOIL0oh-2bJL0NESrFRSjb7q_vxcV2oR2ZvhXVrz4S1Ttn37sMRyy2faKD0E_FYbmy6fIgmD4/s16000/208387167_200507878625736_4475971252817591347_n.jpg" title="Me wearing a face mask printed with Mary Quant daisies" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Soo just a quick little post saying that it's been over 1 year since I started working at Mary Quant's London office! I haven't posted a tonne about it, mostly because all my creative energy has been going towards work so I've barely been active on my own social media...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> But yes I work at MQ at the moment, as day jobs go, it's pretty great!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes- Mary Quant is still active as a brand- mostly in Japan, but we do ship worldwide so if you're interested, please check out Mary Quant Europe's online store here: <a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/">https://store.maryquant.co.uk/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(disclaimer- work haven't paid me to post this blog post but I do work at Mary Quant so...) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've still got a tonne to learn but I'm really enjoying it, plus I get staff discount on cosmetics yesss :D </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you guys are doing ok! Stay safe gang!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Amy xoxo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/05/empties-26-mary-quant-clinique-ordinary.html">Empties #26: Mary Quant, Clinique, The Ordinary </a>// <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/03/bleach-london-champagne-supertoner.html">Bleach London Champagne Super Toner review and before and after</a>// </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-79100270487074890362021-07-07T17:00:00.003+01:002021-07-07T17:00:00.204+01:0025 things I want to do now I'm 25<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZDvRpOq8EJ59joYj8kagkOWT4ACVIhGKJvL2rwKEQHA6WBj-k32xVtsgEfs7r8_2gamMnw4CBYXdgFqcdflARR7X-dZsaI179onI5MhqvSxrnUIes9e11wJjFkBODqjzUktgOeD-ON9I/s6000/DSC_0381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="a photo of some white blossom with a blue sky. Taken in England in 2021" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZDvRpOq8EJ59joYj8kagkOWT4ACVIhGKJvL2rwKEQHA6WBj-k32xVtsgEfs7r8_2gamMnw4CBYXdgFqcdflARR7X-dZsaI179onI5MhqvSxrnUIes9e11wJjFkBODqjzUktgOeD-ON9I/s16000/DSC_0381.JPG" title="How lovely is this blossom? I took this photo in the UK earlier this year." /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This post is a yearly tradition for me, I write a list of things I want to achieve in the next year. Unfortunately, due to *the current situation*, I didn't really get to tick off many things last year, but hey, here's hoping this year can be a bit better. (Also is it just me or does 25 seem hecking old aaaarghhhhh)<p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/04/24-things-i-want-to-do-when-im-24.html">Last year's goals</a>: </h4><p><strike><b>1 Put myself first//</b> </strike> I definitely managed this! :^) I am v lucky in that I have tonnes of amazing friends and family, and I'm sooo hyped we're allowed to meet up irl soon<br /><strike><br /></strike><b><strike>2 Get my film cameras developed</strike>// </b>I have a whole other camera full I need to get developed now... <br /><br /><b><strike>3 Get a new job//</strike></b> Tick!!! I'm currently working for Mary Quant's London office, and I couldn't be happier honestly. (Check Mary Quant out here <a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/">https://store.maryquant.co.uk/ </a> pls and thx) <br /><b><br /></b><b>4 Get another piercing/</b>/ I mean the shops were shut, so nope<br /><br /><b><strike>5 Try a new hair colour/</strike>/</b> DONE</p><p><b><strike>6 Go on holiday!!</strike> /</b>/ I mean, my family went on a little British beach getaway, and it was great<br /><br /><b>7 Go back to Leeds <</b>3 // Didn't make it to Leeds, and I'm extremely gutted about it :'(<br /><br /><strike><b>8 TEFL course</b>/</strike>/ <br /><br /><b><strike>9 Start some savings//</strike> </b>I'm really proud of this, and lucky that I have a job and money coming in.<br /><br /><b>10 Learn how to drive//</b> (I absolutely hate driving)<br /><br /><b>11 Visit Amsterdam// </b>we have to stay at home innit.<br /><strike><br /><b>12 Have a cute picnic with my friends/</b>/ </strike>Luckily I did manage to sneak in some <br /><strike><br /><b>13 Learn how to cook a posh new thing// </b></strike></p><p><strike><b>14 Go to a music festival//</b> </strike>Do virtual festivals count? I'm going to count this. <br /><br /><b><strike>15 go 'out out' with my girls//</strike> </b>Do virtual drinks count? I'm going to count this. <br /><strike><br /><b>16 Go to some more gigs//</b></strike> Do virtual gigs count? I'm going to count this. <br /><strike><br /><b>17 Try dating apps//</b></strike> Yep :^) Hinge was my fave, although I'm not on them any more because I'm seeing someone!<br /><br /><b>18 Go and see The Room// </b>Another post-rona thing</p><p><b>19 Visit Hastings//</b> I haven't visited this cute UK seaside town since I was a small child<br /><b><br /></b><b>20 Visit Canterbury//</b> Another bucket list place for me, it's so close to me yet I've never been<br /><br /><b>21 Do some pottery/</b>/ because yolo. I want to make some aesthetic plates<br /><br /><b>22 Do something with my photos from Japan/</b>/ I did nothing with them, classique<br /><b><br /></b><b>23 Get a polaroid camera//</b> I just think they seem really fun. I want to try and either get a second hand instax or a proper polaroid (should have got it in Japan regrets are real)<br /><b><br /></b><b>24 Visit Berlin// </b>Another travel thing eek... <br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Soo, all things considered, I think I did ok?</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Here are my 25 goals for being 25:</h4><p><b>1 Go back to Leeds/</b>/ this is booked aaaaaahh</p><p><b>2 Go on holiday// </b></p><p><b>3 Go to a festival// </b>I've got one booked!</p><p><b><strike>4 Go to a gig//</strike> </b>tick! I went to see Louisa and the Bad Girls in Hoxton last month</p><p><b>5 Get another piercing// </b></p><p><b>6 Hot girl summer!!//</b> and by this I mean have a picnic and go to the beach</p><p><b>7 visit Amsterdam//</b> </p><p><strike><b>8 Keep learning// </b></strike>I've read soo much marketing things lately so I'm going to tick this</p><p><b>9 learn how to drive//</b> I keep writing it as a goal but I haate it so much</p><p><b>10 learn how to cook another posh new thing//</b> Like something that's effort but v impressive and fancy</p><p><b>11 Go out out with the girls // </b>Cannot wait to HIT THE CLUB, not sure if I will remember how long it all works but...</p><p><b>12 Go see The Room// </b>me and my pals were going to go to soho to see it before lockdown so</p><p><b>13 Go to Hastings// </b></p><p><b>14 Go to Canterbury//</b></p><p><b>15 Do some pottery//</b></p><p><b>16 get an instax//</b></p><p><b>17 Go to Berlin//</b></p><p><b>18 Go to Bristol//</b></p><p><b>19 Go back to Margate//</b></p><p><b>20 Read for pleasure//</b> I'm sooo guilty of only reading marketing/ informative things at the moment</p><p><b>21 get another haircut//</b> last time I got my hair cut (two lockdowns ago) it was sooo nice </p><p><b>22 get better at taking photos outside// </b>work has meant I've massively improved my photography/ editing (especially product photos) but I want to take more photos outside and push myself a bit. Considering how much I love ugly architecture</p><p><b>23 get jabbed/</b>/ halfway there!!!</p><p><b>24 save money//</b> well yep so far! </p><p><b>25 Go out for a fancy meal// </b>got this planned too :D</p><p>What are your post-lockdown goals? </p><p>Thanks for reading! Stay safe gang, and hopefully we can all be having adventures again soon!</p><p>-Amy xoxo</p><p><a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/04/24-things-i-want-to-do-when-im-24.html">24 things I want to do when I'm 24</a>// <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/03/i-finally-got-my-bleached-hair-to-grow.html">I finally got my bleached hair to grow by doing the thing everyone says to do</a>//<a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/04/all-41-hair-dye-posts-ive-written-in-7.html"> All 41 hair dye posts I've written in 7 years of blogging</a> // </p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-46729240037006084542021-06-30T18:06:00.001+01:002021-06-30T18:06:19.131+01:00I got my hair done at Bleach and it was great<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7Q2FtII9TcaAbrody1OD_p5k4TYOk15vulx8tNTGYcgnRlgmQT4AC__KnLAmz4U4YugnOseM6HxdMaso1RhyphenhyphengFYY86qZdgLv85vE8AdkPUKozM3OKh97jU0SHhKnmi_x7lgYhcyhTk3g/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My hair cut and colour- sandy blonde hair by Jayne at Bleach Soho" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7Q2FtII9TcaAbrody1OD_p5k4TYOk15vulx8tNTGYcgnRlgmQT4AC__KnLAmz4U4YugnOseM6HxdMaso1RhyphenhyphengFYY86qZdgLv85vE8AdkPUKozM3OKh97jU0SHhKnmi_x7lgYhcyhTk3g/s16000/Bleach.jpg" title="My hair cut and colour- sandy blonde hair by Jayne at Bleach Soho" /></a></div><p>Hey kids, just a quick hair update... from ages ago but it was cute ok? </p><p>For the first time in over a year, (last September, 2 lockdowns ago...) I got a pro to cut and colour my hair <3 (2 lockdowns ago) As I'm back in the UK and have a proper job, I thought I'd treat myself and go to Bleach. As longtime readers will know, I'm sliightly obsessed. </p><p>The main reason though was that some of my hair was falling out (and not in a like bleached damaged breaking off halfway down way, in a 'it's falling out at the root' way... I think it might have been stress... but whatever it's stopped now ahah) but basically I was too scared to do my roots again in case all my hair fell out so I paid a pro and I couldn't be happier with it honestly. </p><p>Jayne ( <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nosebleedsaresexy/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/nosebleedsaresexy/?hl=en</a> ) did my hair and it was really lovely <3 </p><p><b>I paid</b>: £239 for cut, bleach roots, toner and dye - You have to put down a £100 deposit beforehand, which then goes towards the cost of the appointment.</p><p>Bleach have apparently just changed their pricing so all prices include the extras like plex bleach and special treatments. You can check out Bleach's prices here: <a href="https://bleachlondon.com/salons">https://bleachlondon.com/salons</a></p><p><b>Time</b>: It took a good few hours- I got my roots bleached and then a peachy toner and then a sandy blonde toner over that.</p><p>(I had an orange band from some super stubborn orange dye that wouldn't fade, next time I go in Jayne is going to try and get rid of it for me.)</p><p>In the end I decided on a dark, more natural looking blonde- Jayne called it 'sand blonde' </p><p><b>Before</b>: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZWB7ZICGEigkW-wn2AZVKfucv5KKVLY-IH1ccN3yYE7U1pO6raUtaJtYSAu7W0QqbrwL0bes2FvFEKvM7WdXk1xWVuarGMkj0d4i-LgAeRqQnJrIrwD-17aoqQ5G2vpSQzktcl6kSg6z/s2016/image0+%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="me at Bleach before getting my hair done- my hair was a platinum blonde and I had about an inch of dark brown roots" border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZWB7ZICGEigkW-wn2AZVKfucv5KKVLY-IH1ccN3yYE7U1pO6raUtaJtYSAu7W0QqbrwL0bes2FvFEKvM7WdXk1xWVuarGMkj0d4i-LgAeRqQnJrIrwD-17aoqQ5G2vpSQzktcl6kSg6z/s16000/image0+%25281%2529.jpeg" title="me at Bleach before getting my hair done" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><b>After: </b></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7Q2FtII9TcaAbrody1OD_p5k4TYOk15vulx8tNTGYcgnRlgmQT4AC__KnLAmz4U4YugnOseM6HxdMaso1RhyphenhyphengFYY86qZdgLv85vE8AdkPUKozM3OKh97jU0SHhKnmi_x7lgYhcyhTk3g/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My hair cut and colour- sandy blonde hair by Jayne at Bleach Soho" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7Q2FtII9TcaAbrody1OD_p5k4TYOk15vulx8tNTGYcgnRlgmQT4AC__KnLAmz4U4YugnOseM6HxdMaso1RhyphenhyphengFYY86qZdgLv85vE8AdkPUKozM3OKh97jU0SHhKnmi_x7lgYhcyhTk3g/s16000/Bleach.jpg" title="My hair cut and colour- sandy blonde hair by Jayne at Bleach Soho" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UnKrYdVI9blTFK4QSD4NsVUaDmyP6D7OGSczqDETZQzEAi2uLCC9hj8YCFKRwMZgynwIlbw8MoOc13IXBAU0uGKu1KwlpyXiKNSROCDLADG8A8WplHtJeWcjeD3uImAhACgjxjsyg9CA/s1544/image0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="a photo of me after having my hair cut and coloured at Bleach- it was a long sandy blonde bob. I am also holding a cup noodle on top of my head" border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UnKrYdVI9blTFK4QSD4NsVUaDmyP6D7OGSczqDETZQzEAi2uLCC9hj8YCFKRwMZgynwIlbw8MoOc13IXBAU0uGKu1KwlpyXiKNSROCDLADG8A8WplHtJeWcjeD3uImAhACgjxjsyg9CA/s16000/image0.jpeg" title="ignore the noodles and look at my hair pls" /></a></div><br /><p>(ignore the noodles and look at my hair pls)</p><p>I really liked it!! (although I will be going back to platinum next time I think... )</p><p>And I had hours to grill Jayne for styling/care tips too, which was lovely!</p><p>It felt very covid-safe, everyone was wearing masks and there was a limit on numbers of customers and staff in the shop. Staff also were only working on one client at a time to whereas normally I think they would get quite busy, with stylists working on multiple clients at once. </p><p>Bleach are back open as of the 12th April- definitely check them out and book an appointment if you're in London- I think it was well worth it, personally.</p><p>I'm so pleased with it and I can't recommend it more- obviously it's really pricy but in my opinion it was worth it :) I think I'll still carry on doing my hair myself for the most part because £££ but I'd love to go back as the occasional treat.</p><p>The sand blonde toner eventually faded out (really nicely) to a lighter blonde, which I really enjoyed :)</p><p>Do you guys do your hair yourself? Or do you prefer to leave it to the pros? </p><p>Thanks for reading!-Amy xoxo</p><p><a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/03/bleach-london-champagne-supertoner.html">Bleach London Champagne Supertoner Review and before and after</a>// <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/02/having-unnatural-hair-in-japan.html">Having unnatural hair in Japan part 2: Bleached blonde hair at work</a> // <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2017/10/bleach-london-fade-to-grey-grey-toner.html">Bleach London Fade to Grey toner review and before and after</a>// </p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-63757162628502545632021-05-18T17:00:00.003+01:002022-04-08T11:59:29.364+01:00Empties #26 Mary Quant, Clinique, The Ordinary and Bleach London<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlnqJMhw5Jz9z2LtaGvRvx8ynUHQITA70tUeag7dwo1haYkbLsGMy42nVPxsSfsfk19exa9F7-ZVwRbQ-pTJ4UXpbJ7SmYQmKKjOlAVoxyyftCOqQfIWPSUIacia_LcckBz4SOCOuT_w9t/s6000/DSC_1411.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A flatlay of empty beauty products including Bleach London conditioner, Mary Quant sunscreen, Bleach toner and bleach boxes, and skincare from Clinique and The Ordinary" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlnqJMhw5Jz9z2LtaGvRvx8ynUHQITA70tUeag7dwo1haYkbLsGMy42nVPxsSfsfk19exa9F7-ZVwRbQ-pTJ4UXpbJ7SmYQmKKjOlAVoxyyftCOqQfIWPSUIacia_LcckBz4SOCOuT_w9t/w640-h426/DSC_1411.JPG" title="A flatlay of my latest empty beauty products" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello gang, I hope you're all hanging in there! I still haven't done much that's particularly blog- worthy lately- I've barely even updated <a href="https://www.instagram.com/candyflossoverkill/?hl=en">my instagram</a> in 2021... Anyone else feeling super burnt out creatively? Most of my energy has been going into work tbh. I hope you're all taking care of yourselves and being gentle with yourselves, you know? <3 Anyway, on to the empties! </div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Skincare// </h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The Ordinary Buffet, Niacinimide and Ascorbyl Glucoseide 12%</b>// I used these every day, I am trying the vitamin C and niacinimide from The Inkey List, but tbh I think I'll be switching back to The Ordinary after I'm finished. The Inkey List's Niacinimide is teeny tiny so I'm sure that won't take long to finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>No7 Cream Cleanser// </b>This was lovely, it agreed with my skin and got rid of most makeup apart from stubborn mascara or lipstick- perfect for everyday and I'm definitely going to pick this up again. It seems like cream cleansers aren't that fashionable right now, but I love them, they're often gentle and not overly drying.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Clinique Dramatically Different moisturiser//</b> my friend kindly gave this to me after it didn't agree with her skin (it's got vitamin e in it), but this really made my skin look great. I'll definitely be picking this up again. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Clinique Take The Day Off Eye Makeup Remover// </b>This was really effective at removing makeup, but it left my eyes feeling pretty oily and sticky. For now I'll be sticking with the classic Garnier Micellar Water for taking off mascara and lipstick.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Clinique Moisture Surge Eye Cream</b>// (I got the clinique advent calender for myself last year, so there will probably be a fair few clinique minis in my empties post for a little while... ) I liked this fine, but I'm not too big a fan of the little blobs of different texture in this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Clinique Superdefense SPF 40//</b> This was cool to try, but it was a bit thick for in the morning before makeup, which was when I wanted to use it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Biore Sunscreen</b>// I ordered this from Japan, but when I opened it it smelt really alcohol-y.... I think the one I was using might have gone off in transit or something because it did not smell this weird last time I used it. (I did actually use it all up anyway though, and my skin didn't seem fussed.) I do have another bottle of this, fingers crossed this one is normal... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Mary Quant Block & Block Perfect Protection Sunscreen// </b>this is suuuch a nice sunscreen- it's smooth and watery on application, and it calms inflammation in your skin- my skin looked noticably nicer once I committed to putting sunscreen on every day again (sunscreen is so important guys!!). It's definitely my favourite Mary Quant product I've tried. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The formula just got updated this year, so I've bought one of the new ones :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://store.maryquant.co.uk/block-block-perfect-protection/">https://store.maryquant.co.uk/block-block-perfect-protection/</a> (again, to be fully transparent, it's not sponsored or an ad, but I do work at Mary Quant and I bought this using my staff discount)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSI9jG68ro3KzXcryU47cC4SiBxIBym-Xp5sa24g4Kya-dLj0AS8ZQom1B-j_03GHAiye_FvVCTY5O51Mum0ecwCIdYTrdHe-_W4ldfaJqDH1A4Y3onAItFcBMaIAsV9gKap_q9mC4-bHO/s6000/DSC_1407.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A flatlay of empty beauty products including Bleach London conditioner, Mary Quant sunscreen, Bleach toner and bleach boxes, and skincare from Clinique and The Ordinary" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSI9jG68ro3KzXcryU47cC4SiBxIBym-Xp5sa24g4Kya-dLj0AS8ZQom1B-j_03GHAiye_FvVCTY5O51Mum0ecwCIdYTrdHe-_W4ldfaJqDH1A4Y3onAItFcBMaIAsV9gKap_q9mC4-bHO/w640-h426/DSC_1407.JPG" title="A flatlay of my latest empty beauty products" width="640" /></a></div></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Makeup// </b></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Maybelline Collossal Waterproof Mascara//</b> I love this, this is a forever repeat for me. It makes the perfect huge clumpy lashes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes sample</b> // This was my first Charlotte Tilbury product I've ever tried (it was a free sample from Cult Beauty) and while the mascara looked amazing on, I did get some transfer onto my brow bone throughout the day.</div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hair//</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Bleach London Plex Bleach x 2/</b>/ You all know I'm obsessed with Bleach London, and my hair is looking pretty thick and healthy since I started using Plex Bleach to do my roots. I do still use Total Bleach sometimes too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Bleach London White Toner//</b> This is quite strong, and left a sort of green tinge to my hair last time I used it, which is not the beautiful white I wanted. I'd keep a super close eye on it while it's processing, and maybe don't leave it on for the whole 25 minutes? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Bleach London Champagne Super Toner//</b> I love this- I did a full review on this here: <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/03/bleach-london-champagne-supertoner.html">Champagne Super Toner Review and before and after</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Bleach London Pearlescent Conditioner//</b> I've been using the pearlescent shampoo and conditioner for a little while, I really love how it makes my hair look! I've already picked up another of these. It makes my hair feel super smooth too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's it for now, thanks for reading! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you guys are all staying safe and taking care of yourselves! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Amy xoxo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/03/bleach-london-champagne-supertoner.html" style="text-align: center;">Bleach London Champagne Super Toner Review and before and after</a> // <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/03/first-empties-in-while-empties-25.html">First empties in a while: Empties #25 Including The Ordinary, Bleach London and some of my ride or die faves </a>// <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/06/sustainability-and-beauty.html">Sustainability and Beauty </a><p></p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-4559109628209209972021-03-18T17:00:00.035+00:002021-03-18T17:00:00.277+00:00First empties in a while/ Empties #25 including The Ordinary, Bleach London and some of my ride or die faves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-imE4Z1QUQk-b9JuyXHRx7hgpgge7YZ6w_1Xalmm1NZ8OjKkvnacjjuB_QKtWI7wVdtUsbm9kFk9Ix6tnC0KIB5RFgBwND8f_5sMIe0nsPUPfNk3LoxhL_kYsVBkJz4ClDlOXBO5Dl_SW/s2016/image0+%25284%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A flatlay of empty beauty products I've used up in the past few months- all of them are listed in the blog post." border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-imE4Z1QUQk-b9JuyXHRx7hgpgge7YZ6w_1Xalmm1NZ8OjKkvnacjjuB_QKtWI7wVdtUsbm9kFk9Ix6tnC0KIB5RFgBwND8f_5sMIe0nsPUPfNk3LoxhL_kYsVBkJz4ClDlOXBO5Dl_SW/s16000/image0+%25284%2529.jpeg" title="A flatlay of empty beauty products I've used up in the past few months" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Hello gang how are we all? I love a good empties post, and I've not done one in like 6 months, so let's get into it. Lots of these are like the third or fourth time I've repeat-bought this, so you know I'm pretty obsessed. Here are my empties and little mini reviews from all the beauty products I've used up in the last few months:</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Hair Dyes/ </h2><p><b>Bleach London Bold as Brass</b>// I wasn't suuper blown away by this tbh- full review here: <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/01/bleach-london-bold-as-brass-review.html">Bleach London Bold as Brass: Review and Before and After</a></p><p><b>Bleach London Rosé</b>// On the other hand, this is one of my faves for a reason- it's reliably pretty and doesn't stick around for too long- perfect when I wanted to have pink hair for xmas! I miiight actually do an updated review on this, becuase the review I did write was 7 years ago now! (Seven!!!) Here's one from 5 years ago of me<a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2016/04/back-to-pink-hair-again-bleach-london.html"> comparing Bleach Rosé to Directions Carnation Pink </a></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Hair Care//</h2><p><b>Bleach London Beer Mask/</b>/ I'm obsessed with this- I've already got another one on the go. Makes your hair smooth and silky, and tbh I'm paranoid after some of my hair was falling out last year (which I think might have been stress????) so I'm not really looking to change up my current routine as it seems to be working. </p><p><b>Bleach London Live forever Shampoo (x2)/</b>/ These were my second and third bottles of this- it's more expensive than tresemmé but I like it and it smells good. I'm actually on my fourth one of this now.. </p><p><b>Bleach London Rosé shampoo</b>// Perfect for changing up your hair colour with even less commitment, or for neutralising greenish tones that you sometimess end up with from other dyes. I've got another one on the go now, it's just nice having one in case.</p><p><b>The Ordinary Moroccan Argan Oil</b>// I've been using argan oil on my hair for years and I liked this a lot- I think it's convenient that you can use it to moisturise your body too in a pinch, and apparently it makes your hair dry faster too. I've finished it for now, but I definitely might pick it up again in the future.</p><p><b>Bleach London Hair Elixir</b>// After finishing the argan oil up, I tried this, and it smells amazing and I think it makes my hair feel so super smooth. Only minus point is it leaves hands feeling a bit sticky- I tend to rub it in to my hands because it's mostly a mixture of oils, but argan oil definitely absorbed faster. I do think my hair likes this better though, I got a free bottle with a cult beauty offer recently so I'm going to stick with this. (Also it's cheaper than The Ordinary's argan oil...)</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Hand/ body care// </h2><p><b>Envoque Hand & Body Lotion</b>// freebie from a hotel, did the job but it wasn't the most moisturising thing, it was quite light. </p><p><b>Lush Charity Pot</b>// Love this, I always pick it up when I'm in need of a little treat. The little £1 tins are perfect for travelling, too. The scent is quite sickly sweet, so I'd smell it first if you're sensitive to strong smells.</p><p><b>E45 Moisturising Hand Cream</b>// Anyone else's hands usually get suuper scaly in the winter? Especially at the moment when we're all washing our hands a thousand times a day. Well I love this- it's reasonably priced and does the job.</p><p><b>Norwegian Formula Hand Cream</b>// This is another staple hand cream- can't go wrong with it. I love how teeny this one was- perfect for putting in your handbag on the go. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0aVS1FSvbpOp3V-PWvadc10Sx-EI1VN7VyiUwF00s_ShCQa8zGtgza2_E_5RszSPXDHZXc-iqwopew12g5Sy4YPqmsWbkXKtHAdyMLZxGs9VoKmlTQZkcS2RrcwoUMv1-HPCAioDDmgf/s2016/image1+%25282%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A closer up, vertical image of some of the products I've used up in the last few months- they are all listed in the blog post." border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0aVS1FSvbpOp3V-PWvadc10Sx-EI1VN7VyiUwF00s_ShCQa8zGtgza2_E_5RszSPXDHZXc-iqwopew12g5Sy4YPqmsWbkXKtHAdyMLZxGs9VoKmlTQZkcS2RrcwoUMv1-HPCAioDDmgf/s16000/image1+%25282%2529.jpeg" title="Some of the beauty products I've used up in the last few months." /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">Skin Care//</h2><p><b>Simple Smoothing Facial Scrub//</b> I think this was quite old, but I used it and it did the job fine- I think physical scrubs have sort of gone out of fashion now, but something about them is quite satisfying isn't it. Also you can see I used every last dreg of this- I always cut tubes in half to get the last teeny bit of product out. I'll do that to the rest of the tubes in these photos too :) </p><p><b>Simple Soothing Eye Balm/</b>/ I'm starting to get a couple of wrinkles around my eyes, so in the last two years or so I've been using an eye cream. I liked this one a lot and for the price you cannot complain at all.</p><p><b>The Ordinary Natural Hydrating Factors + HA//</b> I've been having a bit of a bad skin year tbh (aren't we all with all the stress about), so I tried this which is very raved about but I think it was a leetle too heavy for me unfortunately. </p><p><b>The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glocoside Solution 12%//</b> Vitamin C has become really trendy over here in the last few years and I really like this- I definitely feel like my skin looks brighter I think I'm on my fourth or fifth one of this now? I want to try some of their other formats of vitamin c products though- there's a Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid mix that's ALWAYS sold out. Always. </p><p><b>The Ordinary Buffet//</b> Always. I think I'm on my third one of this now? </p><p><b>Clinique Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate/</b>/ I bought this as a treat for myself after my first payday from my current job (yay!)- I like it, but not as much as the 'proper' Moisture Surge because I'm not a huge fan of the little jelly bobbles (idk how to describe them) I would definitely prefer a smooth texture, so I prefer the smooth original Moisture Surge though. I actually went all out and bought myself a Clinique advent calender last year, so next empties will probably be full of Clinique Minis. </p><p><b>Primark Bi-Phase Eye Make Up Remover/</b>/ This was a present, and it does remove eye makeup really well, but it leaves an oily feeling behind which is the problem with a lot of oil based eye makeup removers. </p><p><b>Clinique Moisture Surge Lip// </b>I liked this well enough, but I am just a big fan of good old Vaseline.... This was good for on the go though. </p><p><b>Vaseline//</b> This was a limited Edition tin which is way cuter than the normal one and I'm sad it's all gone. But honestly, Vaseline is a classic for a reason- it's cheap but moisturises your lips/ dry skin on your elbows etc. like nothing else. </p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Make Up</h2><p><b>Miscellaneous Primark red nail polish from like 2011/</b>/ Does anyone else have makeup from their childhood still hanging around? This was still good (ish... it took a little while to dry and was definitely at the end of it's rope but I wanted to use it up) so I finished it :)</p><p>Rimmel Clear Complexion Pressed Powder in 021 Transparent// This is a classic, I think I prefer it to Stay Matte. I hate the packaging though- it always breaks before I'm done even though I don't usually carry it around with me. But, it's so good so I'll probably get it again. </p><p>Miscellaneous Primark Lip Liner from like 2011// this was.... I probably should have just chucked it, but I tried to use it up :') </p><p>Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 010 Light// One of these was from Donki in Japan, and one was from the UK. I really liked this and will probably get it again. I'm trying the new The Ordinary concealer atm though. </p><p><b>Rimmel Eye Pencil in White// </b>I use this every day for my water line, I love it and will definitely get it again- this was like my second or third one I think. </p><p><b>Clinique quickliner in 09 Ebony</b>// I keep getting these in like Christmas Presents- I like it and it's all you could want in a black pencil liner :)</p><p><b>Dolly Wink Brush Pen Liner in Black/</b>/ I'm obsessed with this for doing a nice winged eyeliner- if you haven't tried a brush pen liner, it's a game changer. This was like my 3rd one, and I've already got another one on the go. </p><p>In terms of how I'm going to dispose of these: The things that can be recycled in the normal recycling, I will clean out and put in recycling (the hard plastic bottles). The Lush and Bleach things are black plastic, which isn't recycled in my area. But I will be taking the Lush things in to the shop (when it's safe) to recycle (Lush free face mask, here I come!). I think I remember reading you can do the same with Bleach's things at their salons, but I'm not sure... I'll hang onto them for now. And the makeup items that are eligible I'm going to put in a <a href="https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/brigades/maybelline-uk">Maybelline Terra Cycle </a> thing (again, when it's safe). The glass nail polish bottle will be cleaned and recycled. </p><p>So that's it for now! I hope you guys are doing ok <3 <3 Sending all my love and thanks for reading! </p><p>-Amy xoxo</p><p>My last empties: <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/09/empties24.html"> It's been a little while life update/ empties 24</a> // <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2021/03/bleach-london-champagne-supertoner.html">Bleach London Champagne Supertoner: Review and Before and after</a></p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-72690609212471534552021-03-05T21:55:00.000+00:002021-03-05T21:55:31.915+00:00Bleach London Champagne Supertoner// Review and before and after<p></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWgcHeVJppYPEEtYgmSB5mndeySkU_kukR4-V7f6Qduuz76NplHl7QD9tsBiirTI6NV7krwQRPEVEwKK24cX59iT2hJEj235SJvk0rsBuvd2J8Di9fc2CMpSXH1XrZGWyzrMyKM8WluNj/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My bleached blonde hair after I'd applied Bleach London's Champagne Super Toner- it's a light creamy blonde and I was really pleased" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWgcHeVJppYPEEtYgmSB5mndeySkU_kukR4-V7f6Qduuz76NplHl7QD9tsBiirTI6NV7krwQRPEVEwKK24cX59iT2hJEj235SJvk0rsBuvd2J8Di9fc2CMpSXH1XrZGWyzrMyKM8WluNj/s16000/image0+%25283%2529.jpeg" title="My bleached blonde hair after I'd applied Bleach London's Champagne Super Toner- it's a light creamy blonde and I was really pleased" /></a><br /><br /><p>Now I've got a proper job that pays proper money, I have slightly more disposable income so could justify buying this toner from Bleach London (by no means is it expensive, I was just super broke last year....) TLDR I really liked it even though it's only a subtle difference to my usual colour. </p><p>I tried it a couple of months ago, and I've tried it again this month so I thought I'd do a good old mini review: </p><h4 style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 2px; margin: 25px 0px; position: relative; text-align: justify; text-transform: uppercase;">PRICE// </h4><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;">This is £9, so it's not breaking the bank but it is another expense on top of buying bleach.</span></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span><p></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;">Before//</span></span></h4><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAa7mNi_9jGrYE973lhNFGlR5Wt4o9-qXCesBZ3uneDGX7nA7auC8EEqZ5lQnoPc0CC8N_v4p8r87maG8bkURQgt-5qjoPgTr1HTcvMNAXw_jXAEOUeImcCTAwMv96WzXzpopcGhnAGNrd/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="girl with bleached blonde hair, vintage shirt and bucket hat. The photo is of my bleached hair before applying champagne supertoner" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAa7mNi_9jGrYE973lhNFGlR5Wt4o9-qXCesBZ3uneDGX7nA7auC8EEqZ5lQnoPc0CC8N_v4p8r87maG8bkURQgt-5qjoPgTr1HTcvMNAXw_jXAEOUeImcCTAwMv96WzXzpopcGhnAGNrd/s16000/image0.jpeg" title="my bleached hair before applying champagne supertone" /></a></div><br /><br /></span></span></div><p>I had pretty much white hair, with some light yellowish roots (and a band of orange staining from <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/06/directions-tangerine-review.html">Directions tangerine</a>......)</p><h4>Application// </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3A0PNnoai8zEVeCiKFo3Ybxl-bqEFk4PC79nrvLyPqxf9k8KFgkO3-5aHuA0qZZs9coix52GfogK8uMVThRq5X_cr_pRpW07gBlpmTxGgdLuAOyIBd6fb9fOHcCBMPwyywZ7Mp8Kt9bIK/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My freshly bleached roots before applying bleach london champagne super toner. They're pretty yellow tbh" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3A0PNnoai8zEVeCiKFo3Ybxl-bqEFk4PC79nrvLyPqxf9k8KFgkO3-5aHuA0qZZs9coix52GfogK8uMVThRq5X_cr_pRpW07gBlpmTxGgdLuAOyIBd6fb9fOHcCBMPwyywZ7Mp8Kt9bIK/s16000/image0+%25281%2529.jpeg" title="My freshly bleached roots before applying bleach london champagne super toner. They're pretty yellow tbh" /></a></div><br /><h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4mHWz9QD1HQQweXtJButxU8aLONagkORCk7jb4E9KCAbYTM28mlYlANE2LnBKorrA-G3oNT4HKISorp4dQrz8bfYoPmApSdcwpvi_B0GwUHoUU9fXI7ea9uRznPedtm1BA2earjOzmXg/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My bleached hair and freshly bleached yellowish roots with Champagne Super Toner applied" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4mHWz9QD1HQQweXtJButxU8aLONagkORCk7jb4E9KCAbYTM28mlYlANE2LnBKorrA-G3oNT4HKISorp4dQrz8bfYoPmApSdcwpvi_B0GwUHoUU9fXI7ea9uRznPedtm1BA2earjOzmXg/s16000/image1.jpeg" title="My bleached hair and freshly bleached yellowish roots with Champagne Super Toner applied" /></a></div></h4><p>I applied it to the roots and then smooshed it all over my hair- it's quite a runny consistency so fairly easy to apply and rub into the hair- no complaints here. </p><h4><br /><br />After//</h4><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWgcHeVJppYPEEtYgmSB5mndeySkU_kukR4-V7f6Qduuz76NplHl7QD9tsBiirTI6NV7krwQRPEVEwKK24cX59iT2hJEj235SJvk0rsBuvd2J8Di9fc2CMpSXH1XrZGWyzrMyKM8WluNj/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My bleached blonde hair after I'd applied Bleach London's Champagne Super Toner- it's a light creamy blonde and I was really pleased" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWgcHeVJppYPEEtYgmSB5mndeySkU_kukR4-V7f6Qduuz76NplHl7QD9tsBiirTI6NV7krwQRPEVEwKK24cX59iT2hJEj235SJvk0rsBuvd2J8Di9fc2CMpSXH1XrZGWyzrMyKM8WluNj/s16000/image0+%25283%2529.jpeg" title="My bleached blonde hair after I'd applied Bleach London's Champagne Super Toner- it's a light creamy blonde and I was really pleased" /></a></div>This is the result- a creamy blonde that's slightly warmer than what I usually go for. My hair felt really soft and nice too :)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEF6KMWNRmmegC1A7PqranMH-lSdJQrWDo0C5JWr8iJzx2LtRvunQO-CU2FD3Aw_iDhoufCBVnifFXrAhyphenhyphenpAcxqopilMrMzE5vq23l4X20NTGES0n3PBrixFHE6UKfpwLLcMZ2BjI3VXtr/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My bleached hair after using Champagne Super Toner by Bleach London- it's a light creamy blonde" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="1160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEF6KMWNRmmegC1A7PqranMH-lSdJQrWDo0C5JWr8iJzx2LtRvunQO-CU2FD3Aw_iDhoufCBVnifFXrAhyphenhyphenpAcxqopilMrMzE5vq23l4X20NTGES0n3PBrixFHE6UKfpwLLcMZ2BjI3VXtr/s16000/image1+%25281%2529.jpeg" title="My bleached hair after using Champagne Super Toner by Bleach London- it's a light creamy blonde" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><h4>Longevity// </h4><p>This was such a subtle colour I'm not entirely sure how long it lasted, but it seemed to be gone after a few washes. This pic below is from the week later, maybe 3 washes later (?) and it's already faded a bit (but also it looks even lighter in the morning light...)<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtZQVDL-j6EutoanaZr574vmmBWtGia34slPafeTbQAhQHQPLEYPxLGy7VClLDbmiivHDqktU4b3_qWRSuHDNLNtNkUvaaJg8K-HQ6fNGZpPpKfszpRO0pOMkd9INrydE648AaRXoG-KhG/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bleach London super toner on bleached hair after about one week and three washes. It's faded a bit already so is an even lighter blonde" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtZQVDL-j6EutoanaZr574vmmBWtGia34slPafeTbQAhQHQPLEYPxLGy7VClLDbmiivHDqktU4b3_qWRSuHDNLNtNkUvaaJg8K-HQ6fNGZpPpKfszpRO0pOMkd9INrydE648AaRXoG-KhG/s16000/image2.jpeg" title="Bleach London super toner on bleached hair after about one week and three washes. It's faded a bit already so is an even lighter blonde" /></a></div><br />Here is my hair a month later and it's definitely all faded:<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrX2F0ZNyTrdinyK70KvnyT0rJ65niTA440y_GDK_suWn5Q1frCMDblz2BUZVGLq5g6wk_HbnoweMtX6xiAdkby3hPv7ObcA1JIjikg2-1WGPAfIu8rKwKUkIyw0xn88-fmudg3bGZPc2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My hair a month after using Champagne Super Toner- it's completely faded back to platinum white blonde with no staining" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrX2F0ZNyTrdinyK70KvnyT0rJ65niTA440y_GDK_suWn5Q1frCMDblz2BUZVGLq5g6wk_HbnoweMtX6xiAdkby3hPv7ObcA1JIjikg2-1WGPAfIu8rKwKUkIyw0xn88-fmudg3bGZPc2/s16000/image3.jpeg" title="My hair a month after using Champagne Super Toner- it's completely faded back to platinum white blonde with no staining" /></a></div><br />(It was just after Dorian Electra's Gentleman/M'lady had come out if you're wondering.<p></p><h4>Did it stain my hair//</h4><p>No- it was so light and pretty sure it washed out after a few washes. (?) </p><h4>In conclusion//</h4><p>It is a little bit pricy for a subtle change in tone, but I did get a lot of compliments and have actually bought this again so I obviously liked it. So, safe to say I liked it. I do think you need really light bleached hair to start with though!</p><p>Thanks for reading! -Amy xoxo</p><p><br /></p><p>Check out some of my other hair dye reviews here: </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/06/directions-tangerine-review.html">Directions Tangerine review and before and after</a></p><p><a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/05/directions-bright-daffodil-review.html">Directions Daffodil Review and Before and After</a></p><p><a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2018/03/best-grey-hair-dye.html">Bleach London Fade to Grey vs Makki Colouring mask in grey vs Schwarzkopf 098 Steel Silver: Which is the best hair dye? </a></p>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-45152393928694105212021-01-11T17:00:00.001+00:002021-01-11T17:00:07.399+00:00Directions Tangerine// Review and Before and After<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi1t80YRamBDzWxZ9SffztGKXYUG1sImqfw10ZUmg6iMNNyoxbFHlGPJ4SmLoBU3qNW63PKFI4BdKloTcpJeIDQuLf37y-tY2LlXBoVle4Pgxao0lnoy5-Rc2TosiVCRiRKxyNkwy1Sz-a/s2048/image0+%25283%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Girl with orange hair dyed with Directions Tangerine and grey turtleneck" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1539" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi1t80YRamBDzWxZ9SffztGKXYUG1sImqfw10ZUmg6iMNNyoxbFHlGPJ4SmLoBU3qNW63PKFI4BdKloTcpJeIDQuLf37y-tY2LlXBoVle4Pgxao0lnoy5-Rc2TosiVCRiRKxyNkwy1Sz-a/s16000/image0+%25283%2529.jpeg" title="Girl with orange hair dyed with Directions Tangerine and grey turtleneck" /></a></div><br />Back with another hair dye review- I can't not post a review when I try a new colour! I mean, this is from 2020 but better late than never eh? The long story short on this one is that the colour looked amazing but it definitely stained my bleached hair.<br />
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PRICE// </h4>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">I bought this on </span><a href="https://www.grindstore.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.25s ease-out 0s;">grindstore</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"> for £4.99 whereas sellers on amazon were selling it for double that during the first lockdown- shout out to grindstore <3 You get 88ml, which was just enough for my medium length hair and for a little top up- if you have long or thick hair I'd definitely recommend getting more than one pot.</span><br />
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I had pretty much white hair, with some yellowish roots that I was desperate to cover up to be honest <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSko0_4uRrITJI671Pwt8dwXnBUt0qzMkTTIgHghACDaAt6wUZTivAsNcTokqquah5xtIpRyEjU5liT8br8Lj0Uq9Nm2WTzTp-aLHLgbu8J7nvcZ6jkbIgjyazVNKtwbDOQJk4TVluHCH/s2048/image0+%25284%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Girl with bleached blonde hair before dying with Directions Tangerine" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1539" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSko0_4uRrITJI671Pwt8dwXnBUt0qzMkTTIgHghACDaAt6wUZTivAsNcTokqquah5xtIpRyEjU5liT8br8Lj0Uq9Nm2WTzTp-aLHLgbu8J7nvcZ6jkbIgjyazVNKtwbDOQJk4TVluHCH/s16000/image0+%25284%2529.jpeg" title="Girl with bleached blonde hair before dying with Directions Tangerine" /></a><br />
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Application// </h4>
I applied it to the roots and then smooshed it all over my hair and it came out sooo vibrant and nice!! I haven't had that many hair compliments in a while to be honest! Directions' creamy consistancy makes it pretty easy to apply without getting dye everywhere. I left it on for about 30 minutes for maximum brightness.<br />
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<br />After//</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXndgFSJuw4KcK4f8T8n5oBvZIflM7zm5Y7XGSEpqT7jxjAj8S1o05xJkNGD-qK4KPnLPX6QjuS6cdJJwMR4ydNDjETyHHPf8IFfzCBBlDAzgbyEvtoxi8CCyGMJGJpk7jJcCHBdhAOwoB/s2048/image0+%25283%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Girl with orange hair dyed with Directions Tangerine and grey turtleneck" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1539" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXndgFSJuw4KcK4f8T8n5oBvZIflM7zm5Y7XGSEpqT7jxjAj8S1o05xJkNGD-qK4KPnLPX6QjuS6cdJJwMR4ydNDjETyHHPf8IFfzCBBlDAzgbyEvtoxi8CCyGMJGJpk7jJcCHBdhAOwoB/s16000/image0+%25283%2529.jpeg" title="Girl with orange hair dyed with Directions Tangerine and grey turtleneck" /></a></div><br />
It was so so bright!! The water was bright orange when I rinsed my hair and I was a bit paranoid that orange would come off on my bed sheets, towels etc. but I used all dark towels so I don't know if that actually happened (it really did when I used crazy color back in the day, but I might not have rinsed that off properly.. who knows... I'd be a little careful and don't use white bed sheets just in case.<br />
But yeah, the colour was amazing, perfect for my goal of finally having Hayley Williams' hair ;)<br />
My hair also felt really soft- another advantage of using directions is it doesn't damage your hair at all.<br />
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Longevity// </h4>
Some of the brightness toned down slightly after a couple of washes, although it was definitely still bright orange. After a couple of washes I used up the remaining half of the dye and topped up my hair, mostly my roots so it would fade in a gradient.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qqCIfJQAeGHHwi9CMKo9xhyphenhyphenckBO4dUE7nJlNJqmvCzD62zJk8ClPipxyLhQY9y2vIN9OXWmvJQl5xN_DjnQoSPaMLeozPF6nM9Ywyw0W0kcMOnonwWtnujOv_ZcGBzrTxEuQ1_mHUqlv/s2048/image1+%25282%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Girl with orange hair dyed with Directions Tangerine" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1539" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qqCIfJQAeGHHwi9CMKo9xhyphenhyphenckBO4dUE7nJlNJqmvCzD62zJk8ClPipxyLhQY9y2vIN9OXWmvJQl5xN_DjnQoSPaMLeozPF6nM9Ywyw0W0kcMOnonwWtnujOv_ZcGBzrTxEuQ1_mHUqlv/s16000/image1+%25282%2529.jpeg" title="Girl with orange hair dyed with Directions Tangerine" /></a><br />
After four more washes my ends started to go peachier:<br />
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I think this peach colour is dead cute and wasn't mad at it at all tbh<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWt3okxX6NQPc5VkG-_Aq3Z__1_A9azBB46h_T1qr1LV7dczcusc8eM4AaGcmuhg1n6s347gGTMf0LV1SSc9LbJqsljH1NbumZdofa4aqgop1AEqvdDlzNknP8W_nDNFL782H6oWtqV7ts/s2048/image2+%25282%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Peachy hair showing how Directions Tangerine looks 2 weeks and a few washes after dying" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1539" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWt3okxX6NQPc5VkG-_Aq3Z__1_A9azBB46h_T1qr1LV7dczcusc8eM4AaGcmuhg1n6s347gGTMf0LV1SSc9LbJqsljH1NbumZdofa4aqgop1AEqvdDlzNknP8W_nDNFL782H6oWtqV7ts/s16000/image2+%25282%2529.jpeg" title="Peachy hair showing how Directions Tangerine looks 2 weeks and a few washes after dying" /></a><br />
After another couple of washes I had a job interview and was slightly anxious about having peach hair for it, so I bleached my roots and did a quick bleach bath on the orangier patches to try and knock some of the orange out buuut it didn't do much and my hair became slightly cronchy so I decided to try and wait for it to fade by itself and also bleach baths are scary and I don't normally touch my hair with bleach apart from the roots after a slight disaster two years ago (Vol 40... need I say more?)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIgrnAoxS_Y23A8o5KMg1FFIzhtSEIukmO2mcNsqD5euR_7rg_vz7F-aUji3oOS7I3Emprg-Uh6S48zT1FAuUN4lEPmtuwNm0d8LX6viLqGLmV5yCREEl7PidzUaPfH1uzeRZu79kZtE3p/s2048/image3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Girl with bleached blonde hair and a vintage shirt" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1539" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIgrnAoxS_Y23A8o5KMg1FFIzhtSEIukmO2mcNsqD5euR_7rg_vz7F-aUji3oOS7I3Emprg-Uh6S48zT1FAuUN4lEPmtuwNm0d8LX6viLqGLmV5yCREEl7PidzUaPfH1uzeRZu79kZtE3p/s16000/image3.jpeg" title="Girl with bleached blonde hair and a vintage shirt" /></a><br />
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Did it stain my hair//</h4>
Definitely can't recommend this to people without saying that yes it definitely stained my white hair and I was still slightly peachy/ creamy blonde over three weeks later. Most of it eventually washed out but I had a band of orange which really clung to my yellow-blonde roots.<br /><br />
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In conclusion//</h4>
I am used to doing pastel hair colours/ grey, which is the lowest level of commitment possible, basically. So the fact that my hair is kind of stained peach still almost a month later was a little bit of a shock- I tried to fade the last peach bits out slowly with silver shampoo, dandruff shampoo and cleansing shampoo. But it is a banging colour and it made my hair really soft and for the price I can't complain because staining is what bright colours do tbh.<br />
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I hope you guys are all saying safe!<br />
Thanks for reading!<div><br /><div>
-Amy xoxo</div><div><br /></div><div>Check out some of my other hair dye review posts here: </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/05/directions-bright-daffodil-review.html">Directions Bright Daffodil: Review and before and after</a>// <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2017/10/bleach-london-fade-to-grey-grey-toner.html">Bleach London Grey Toner: Review and before and after</a> // <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2017/05/schwarzkopf-steel-silver-review.html">Schwarzkopf Live Steel Silver 098 Review and before and after</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1630188062061425698.post-22188243399570852022021-01-01T17:00:00.013+00:002021-01-01T17:00:01.061+00:00How is it 2021 already// My 2021 New Years Resolutions and did i achieve my 2020 goals? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCt-bT75zq0OfJbO_w7qxW1KsoqLRxtYX7wm21Ltrh4bLKQbJNnVNxRbNFQrWZkOWpP4E6cZoNuUGdgtvydjXELZN_0okqes4TYysetV_CFJtTD-2nSkyG8RhSIPjLfJS4hE9SlRwyxGZ/s6000/DSC_0123.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A picture of the Sinsekai signs in Shinsekai, Osaka after dark" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCt-bT75zq0OfJbO_w7qxW1KsoqLRxtYX7wm21Ltrh4bLKQbJNnVNxRbNFQrWZkOWpP4E6cZoNuUGdgtvydjXELZN_0okqes4TYysetV_CFJtTD-2nSkyG8RhSIPjLfJS4hE9SlRwyxGZ/s16000/DSC_0123.JPG" title="A picture of the Sinsekai signs in Shinsekai, Osaka after dark" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Hi gang! I've been pretty quiet (again) as I've been settling in to my new job, but I've been here 6 months now and I really want to get back into the swing of blogging/posting on instagram again.... wish me luck! </p><p>2020 was.... a strange year... wasn't it. I know am really lucky compared to some, and I hope you're safe and are doing ok! Lots of<a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/01/its-2020-already-what-is-life-my-2020.html"> my 2020 goals</a> became highly impractical due to *the situation* but I still wanted to go through them and set some goals for next year- it's a nice ritual to have.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">My 2020 goals- did I achieve them? </h3><p><strike><b>Get a job//</b> </strike>I actually did this twice! My first job offer fell through due to covid, but I'm currently working at Mary Quant's London office, and I'm really enjoying it! </p><p><b>Play guitar more// </b>I failed laughably at this... </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><strike>Start some proper savings/</strike>/ </b>Yep :^) Haven't been able to go anywhere or do anything so I've been aggressively saving for a holiday when I can.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><strike>Sort out my sleep/</strike>/ </b>I'd give myself a 6/10 for this one- I am trying to sleep midnight-7:30 every day, but I'm still sooooo tiiired...<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12.1px;"> </span></p><b>Film photography//</b> again, kind of a 4/10. I did take some cool film photos on throwaway cameras, but I still haven't gone in and got my proper cameras fixed<div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"><strike><b>Go somewhere new in Europe// </b></strike>I was really lucky and we managed to go to Italy before the whole situation happened! It was lovely.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">Actually make some Japanese youtube// </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">Another thing that I just didn't do. No excuses really</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">Make my room nicer</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">// Well I did get some more plants?? But yeah, I definitely need to try and pare down my room. Doesn't help that I am WFH from my room as well, it's sort of a gloomy stress pit rn...</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"><strike>Get a new laptop</strike></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"><strike>//</strike> Done! I am currently using the new shiny boi to write this post! </span></div><div><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">Be more sorted/</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">/ Hmmmm... I am more organised than I was, but the underlying goal of becoming more calm and less easily flustered remains.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">Get another piercing/</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">/ didn't manage this, because well, 2020</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"><strike>Get another haircut/</strike></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">/ I managed this! I got a haircut at Bleach in Soho which was suuch a dream for me. I won't be able to afford to get my hair done there every time I need my roots doing, but I want to make it a semi-regular thing because the whole experience was amazing tbh. I've got another post about that almost finished, so it will hopefully be up soon. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">Make a zine//</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"> I still need to actually do this.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"><br /></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"></span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"><strike>Read 1 book/ month//</strike></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"> I could definitely do with reading more though- my vocabulary is still awful...</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">Post one OOTD a month//</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"> Another one that I failed at for no good reason, haha </span></div><div><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">And finally, this one might be a little obvious but</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">Go back and visit LEEDS!!!// </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">2020 also got in the way of this :'( </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">So, overall I'm super pleased with myself! I have been really miserable not being able to see friends, zoom calls aren't quite the same tbh. But overall I got rid of a lot of negativity from my life in 2020 and I think, luckily, I've come out of it in a better place :) </span></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;">My 2021 goals</span></h3><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"><b>Sort out my film cameras/</b>/ As I said earlier. And now, I have the money to just do it. When we're allowed outside again...</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.1px; text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><b>Sort out my room//</b> As I said earlier, my room is slightly a black hole of stress, but I want to make it more calm and slightly pinterest worthy.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><b>Actually play guitar again//</b> again, a repeated goal from earlier because I completely neglected it this year</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><b>Read one book per month//</b> This *should* be achievable as I'm a fairly fast reader. And you know, culture. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><b>Put more effort into Instagram and my blog//</b> I do social media as part of my job, and I've definitely used most of my creative energy for work at the moment... I really do like having my own little corner of the internet though. I also finally want to do some Japanese content, which is another thing I've been saying I'll do for years...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><b>Travel somewhere cool//</b> even if it's just Canterbury (I've never been even though it's fairly close to me)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><b>Go to a festival// </b>I've finally locked down someone to go to Download with me, fingers crossed it goes ahead!!!!!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Do the zine//</b> No excuse really... I also want to post some more of the photos I took in Japan last year- I have literally thousands of photos.. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Keep a good sleep schedule//</b> and also start some proper exercise aaah</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Get another piercing//</b> Again, I have the money now so this should be fairly straightforward...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><b>GO TO LEEDS// </b>You knew it was coming. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;">What are your 2021 goals? I wish you all a healthy and safe 2021 <3 <3</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12.1px;">Thanks for reading!! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Amy xoxo</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/01/its-2020-already-what-is-life-my-2020.html"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/01/its-2020-already-what-is-life-my-2020.html">It's 2020 already what is life// my 2020 new years resolutions</a> // <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/09/8-years-of-Candyflossoverkill.html">8 years/ over 800 posts of Candyflossoverkill</a> // <a href="http://www.candyflossoverkill.com/2020/05/more-tokyo-pictures-from-2019.html">More Tokyo pictures from 2019- Shimokitazawa and Shibuya</a></div>Candyfloss Overkillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01937158419833320137noreply@blogger.com0