e.l.f 50% off everything

e.l.f cosmetics UK are currently having a 50% off everything sale. e.l.f which stands for eyes lips and face  are opening their first store in Europe in Cardiff on 24th of October 2013. They offer a variety of  cosmetics, but its their makeup brushes that seem to make the headlines the most.

Good quality brushes can be very expensive, and e.l.f brushes are very good quality at a very good price. They have a basic £1.50 range and the Studio range which is £3.75

These bushes are great if you are a beginner, trying to build up a collection or if you are doing beauty on a budget, definitely some must haves in both brush collection ranges..

The 50% sale ends tomorrow, 24th of October at 10am BST. The discount code is 5010131.

I spent £25.32 on 11 brushes, a make case, daily brush cleanser, brush shampoo and p&p. 

Absolute Bargain!!

Even if you cant get involved in the sale, e.l.f brushes are definitely something you should check out in the future. There are also some good reviews on the e.l.f HD Powder. You can check out the many many reviews on you tube. Below are a few of my favourite brush review vids, they just give you a basic guide on  the brushes worthwhile investing in.

www.eyeslipsface.co.uk

"Can I Touch It?" White Women with "Black" Hairstyles

For a project entitled Can I Touch It?, Photographer Endia Beal, captured corporate photos of white women with black hairstyles. Endia reached out to white women over 40 years old and gave them hairstyles mainly seen on black women and then took a corporate photo of them.

The concept came to her while she was interning at Yale getting her MFA in photography.

 She says she had a big red Afro and that it would stick out over her cubicle at work. She noticed that most of her male co workers were fascinated with her Afro, as most of them had never seen anything like it before. Eventually some one asked her if they could touch it, she said yes and went on to document the experiences of her white male coworkers in the form of a short video below.

This project further inspired  Endia to think about how women are perceived in the corporate world. That its possible that things like appearance, body language and of course hair can affect the way women are treated

She approached women, some of which she knew and some were strangers and asked them to participate. What she found amazing was that her as a 28 year black female could relate to the same experiences as middle aged white women. Their experiences were completely relevant to what she had experienced working in IT. She goes on to say "The experiences I had were experiences that crossed generational gaps; that crossed race, that crossed gender"

She found that so many of the women had similar stories. "One woman named Desiree, told me her employers once told her to change her name because it was not inappropriate. Another woman who had big curly hair was told by her boss that people would be distracted by  her hair, so could she send a representative in her place." 

 

"So these are all experiences of being the "other" in that space. Its not just a minority experience, its the experience that people across gender, across race and across generation can relate to; the idea of having to perform, be somebody different in that space."

 For almost all the women it was their very first experience in a black salon. "The reaction to the new hair do's were mixed. Some people loved it, some people said "this looks great but not on me"

Endia goes on to say " And so for me it was about the idea of posing that question: What if this was the norm? What if this is how these women looked on a regular day?"

Let us know what you think.

013 Beal Office Scene Excerpt (Full Video 4mins) from Endia Beal on Vimeo.

Creme of Nature 100% Argan Oil

I've finally got my hands on Creme of Nature's 100% pure Argan oil.

 I have tried a couple of products in the Creme of Nature Argan oil line, the sulphate free shampoo being one of my staples, It leaves my hair feeling clean without that stripped dried out feeling.
I love Argan Oil,  also one of my staples, I love the way it make my hair all nice and shiny without leaving my hair feeling greasy and weighed down.
Pure Argan or Morrocan oil can be quite pricey so when I saw this in my BSS for only £4.99, I had to get involved.

100% Pure Argan Oil

100% Pure Argan Oil with our acclaimed fragrance is an all natural, multi-purpose beauty treatment that helps to retain moisture, renew and revitalize hair, scalp and skin, while adding instant shine and protecting against damage. Argan Oil is a rare, precious and moisturizing oil used for centuries as a beauty treatment in Morocco. Extracted in pure form, the lightweight daily moisturizer has absolutely zero synthetics, fillers, mineral oil or parabens.

Naturally rich in Vitamin E & great source of antioxidant Zero fillers, mineral oil, parabens & sulfates Lightweight daily moisturizer for hair & skin Promotes healthy hair & gives Exotic Shine™ Beauty treatment for healthy, radiant, youthful looking skin Hair care treatment for damaged hair & split ends Nourishes weak nails & softens dry cuticles

Pros: 

Budget friendly.

Its a thick oil, but it moisturises the hair without leaving the hair feeling weighed down

Penetrates the hair shaft.

The only ingredient's listed are 100% Pure Argan Oil and Fragrance

Cons:

The only con would be if you are suspicious about what the fragrance actually contains, as it does not say on the packaging.

Definitely worth a try!!