Ellie Parky

What's In It For Me .. ? If you follow me on Instagram .. (if you don't - why not?! - kidding!) Then you will already have seen that the wonderful people at 'What's In It For Me' very kindly sent me a couple of their LUSH products to try and test to blog about. I am such a huge fan of these, as they not only promote self-care and self-love but they are just really, REALLY good products. The packaging is classic and simple, but also kinda boujée in that the tubs both had the little lids on them that  you need to peel off before you get in to them - and I like that! It felt expensive and luxurious. Right off the bat, I had already given the body scrub a wee go as I received a tester sized sample in my July Birchbox and I already knew I loved it! So I was so grateful to be sent the full-sized product! What's In It For Me can be found online at Harvey Nichols and Fragrance Direct  .. So you know you are getting a luxury product when Harvey Nick...

Primark Foundations💓 Rate or Slate?✌ 1 week test! I am a complete foundation junkie... I am forever YouTubing different brands for ones with different finishes and of all price ranges! As much as I love my Double Wear or Born This Way; I am always on the search for drug store or affordable alternatives for everyday to wear to work. 😊 I have seen sooo much hype about the new Primark range 'PS.. My Perfect Colour' range from bloggers and YouTubers and was so excited to try some out for myself. I got myself these 3 with different finishes - matte and velvet, different coverage and in 2 colours (one to match my fake tan colour- just because!) The prices ranged from £3 - £6 making them super affordable - I was so excited! 😍 I have normal-type skin, with a slightly oily T-Zone by the end of the day and my go-to foundation for work is normally Maybelline's Fit Me. I run around all day for my job so I was eager to put these Primarni foundations to the ulti...

💕MADISON MAKE-UP💕 HOW BEAUTIFUL THOUGH? A week or so ago, I was lucky enough to be sent this beautiful (and huge! - even my boyfriend was impressed!) package from Madison Make Up. They are a new make up brand based in Ireland (I'll link their Instagram page down below) and they sent me a few bits to try - I am so grateful and it is even more special for me as it was my first ever box from a brand! They sent me a set of 12 brushes - the packaging is beautiful white with rose gold 💜 and the bristles are super soft. They also sent their 'Berry Bold' eyeshadow and highlight palette and their contour kit. I swatched some of the colours, and the pigment on the pinks, reds and oranges is unbeatable! They are super easy to blend and there is a nice selection of shimmers and mattes too. I used the bottom brown/ nude shade 'Neutral' as my transition colour and the bottom 2 red & pink colours 'Mika' and 'Berry' for my crease wi...

ALDI SKIN CARE 💕 Aldi? Skincare? Probably not a title you have seen more than once.. or twice? Or even words you would potentially put together in a sentence? Fab - that's exactly what I wanted! 😊 I l o v e good skincare products - I love products that make your skin feel amazing and I am always buying and trying new things to see how they work. I am often a sucker for packaging too - if something looks cute; I really want to try it!💚 As much as I am a fan of Kiehl's, Clarin's and Estée Lauder skincare products (my sister is a Lauder girl - perks!) I am always on the hunt for bargain products  that are also just as good (or near enough!) that don't break the bank but do work wonders on your skin. I am a self-confessed drug store hoarder so I wanted to try something completely different - and that is where Aldi steps in! 😍💚 Aldi's everyday moisturiser was recommended to me maybe 2 years ago by a work colleague who had it recommended to her. ...

Simple Sundays 💕 Sunday's for me are absolutely a day of rest! & not always because they are spent with a hangover! I am doing dry January this year and I feel fantastic for it... But I still like to take my Sunday's as a real day off! A day of no make-up, simple hair and lots of good skin care products. I do this because I just feel it is so important to give your skin time to recover from all the make up you use throughout the week. Even one day off a week helps to improve my skin - or I think it does anyway! I might be wrong! 😊 I visited my parents this weekend after a family party, and therefore couldn't lug my whole make up bag but these are the products I used today to keep my skin looking glowy!  The Clarins face toner I was really impressed with. I feel all their products have a similar scent, which I don't mind, and it made my face feel really clean. I used this after I washed my face with my Simple face wash and followed it by the Ca...

Weekday heroes to beat the back-to-work blues! I'm a bit behind writing this... but everyone needs a pick-me-up after Christmas to get back in to the working routine and to get us through the cold mornings/ evenings/ life... Or at least I know I do! These were the pretty items getting me through the first 2 weeks of being back at work... the item's making me look less of a walking zombie and also the little things that just made me smile throughout the week. Make-up wise .. the Maybelline Instant eye eraser is my go-to for my under eyes to keep them looking fresh for the early mornings. & for blush and highlight I have been loving the Sleek Cosmetics palettes! They are really pigmented and pretty and have enough colour choice in each for a different look each day. I am going to keep trying more of these as I am super impressed with this brand so far! I received Fearne Cotton's "Happy Journal" from one of my best friend's as a Christmas ...

My Top 5 Beauty Skincare Tips. . Now, I am not a beauty guru by any means... But I like to think I have 'okay' skin. It's pretty normal in terms of 'type', not overly oily and not overly dry, I get spots when it's that time of the month... that kinda thing! It's kinda somewhere in the 'normal' region, but that doesn't mean I don't have to look after it! I have looked after my skin since I started at secondary school because I suffered terribly with bad acne and my mum helped me so much with my spots. So I promise that I have been-there, done-that, tried-that and more! Pinky promise!  Over the years I have tried all sorts of lotions and potions, but I have narrowed it down to 5 top tips to keep my skin looking glowy - even in the winter months! 1. ALWAYS take your make up off before bed!  No excuses!  Honestly, this is suuuuch a must must for me! It drives my boyfriend mad because I take aaaages but even when I am sha...