time after time

Dress - H&M

Wedges* - SoYouShoes

I bought and featured this crotchet H&M dress the very first time it came out over a year ago and have worn it time and time again ever since. It is definitely a staple of my wardrobe, a safe choice that I can wheel out come rain or shine. It has seen wintery days paired with tights and boots as well as summer barbecues worn simply with sandals and a glass of Pimms in hand. I love the sixties feel to it and wish I had picked up some of the other colours they brought out recently. 

I seized the slither of sunshine we had over the weekend and decided to whack on my new wedges from SoYouShoes. Wedges are my faithful friend during the warmer months, gratefully giving me instant height without the toe-curling pain of heels. I am not a heels girl at the best of times but wedges I can handle, and these floral strap sandals are a summer garden party for the feet. Evidently I can’t say no to flowery prints, so these were an obvious choice for me amongst all the other platform heels and JC Lita style boots they have to offer which really don't float my boat! I like the raffia-style wedge that adds an element of softness to the chunky platform and with a slightly cushioned sole, they are surprisingly comfy.

I hope you are all well and having good weeks. Have you whacked on the wedges yet this summer?

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Cocosa Sale - Super by Dr Perricone

Super foods are our super heroes. Their bounty of nutritional benefits seems never ending and no sooner have you finished your punnet of blueberries and downed the dregs of your ginseng tea, another new super food is making an appearance! Dr Nicholas Perricone, the medical brains behind the skincare brand Perricone MD has created SUPER, a nourishing collection of formulas that feed our hungry skin with all the super food goodness we need. The range marries together patented sciences and true nature to offer us an indulgent array of products that are free from parabens and silicones and packed full of powerful properties to treat the face and body. And from tomorrow you will be able to pick up your dose of super goodness from the SUPER sale at Cocosa.com.

Sun Kissed Tinted Moisturiser with SPF25 (was £33, now £15)
'Perfects, reflects, protects'
The Sun Kissed Tinted Moisturiser has brought a real breath of fresh air to my makeup collection and, for want of a better word, is truly super! Tinted moisturisers are such a summer essential product for a lighter, dewier finish on the skin and this one seems to tick all the right boxes. It smells deliciously fresh and despite being quite sheer, it does wonders at evening out your complexion and giving you a sun kissed glow. It isn’t full coverage by any stretch of the imagination, but it does give you that fresh-faced look that is so hard to achieve from normal foundations. I have been applying it directly onto cleansed skin in the morning, finished off with a dusting of powder. The formula is enhanced with the super food turmeric which delivers UV protection as well as giving you that natural, golden glow. The liquid is surprisingly quite thick but instantly sheers out and sinks into the skin like a dream. I usually favour a stippling or foundation brush when applying my base but I found this tinted moisturiser looked best when smoothed on with my fingertips. The natural minerals within this moisturiser reflect the light and leave you with a radiant complexion. The only downside is that it only comes in one shade. For me, and my skin tone neighbours, this is fine but those fairer and darker toned that me may find it less of a good match.

Lush lips conditioning balm (was £14, now £7)
'Nourishes, quenches, shines'
Sweet and fragrant, this balm is a little pot of holiday laced with the summery scent of coconut oil. The formula is silky not greasy, and melts into lips to soothe and hydrate. It is a real treat for your lips as well as glazing them with a subtle shine, so could be applied onto bare lips or over a matte lipstick. The super-food-super-hero to the rescue here is Tocotrienols, which is found in coconut oil. Awarded the accolade of being the superior form of vitamin E, Tocotrienols nourishes and protects skin whilst reducing redness and relieving dryness. This balm is lovely to use and feels like it is doing a world of goodness to my lips, as well as smelling like a tropical paradise!

For your chance to pick up just what the doctor ordered then make an appointment with Cocosa tomorrow where these products, and many more from the SUPER range, will be on sale. With a maximum discount 57% off it would be rude not to take advantage of this super sale! Let me know if you are tempted?

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chasing the sun

Dress* - Glamorous

Necklace - Spanish market

Lipstick - Revlon 'Love that Red'

I think this dress is impossibly pretty! The colour, the pleats, the waterfall frills and dipped hem finish make it an absolute favourite of mine and is perfect dressed up with heels or worn simply with a halo of flowers, barefoot in a field of daisies! If only the weather would allow. I feel like we are chasing the sun at the moment.

The eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed that I have dip-dyed my hair again, but this time I went for candy floss pink. I was a bit disappointed with how it came out - no way near as bright and obvious as the lilac. I plan to do a whole review of the Crazy Color range I've used but if you know of any other good semi-permanent dyes, then do let me know.

I hope you are all fine and dandy and having good weeks. I found out yesterday that Pearls & Poodles has been shortlisted in the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards and needless to say, I was totally thrilled. I didn't even ask anyone to nominate me so if you did, thank you so so much and if you do wish to vote for me to win then it would mean the world. I am in the 4th category - Established Beauty Blog. :) 

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Liz Earle natural finish loose powder & brush

The Liz Earle makeup collection is undeniably smart and desirable with its simple, elegant packaging and their refined range offering everyday essentials to enhance, rather than mask your skin. I featured a few of their new eye products here and thought I would now share with you two of my stand-out products that work in perfect harmony together.

Liz Earle Natural Finish Loose Powder* £19.50
This lightweight formula contains four types of powder and different sized particles to help smooth and even out the appearance of your skin, giving you a natural finish. It is enriched with a blend of vitamin E and avocado oils and come in three different shades to suit all skin tones. I have been using 01 Natural Ivory, and despite having a medium skin tone, it suits me really well. This powder doesn't deposit a lot of colour onto your skin (which I think is a good thing) but simply evens out your complexion, diminishes fine lines and eliminates any shiny areas. The powder is so beautifully blended and velvety-soft, it is impossible for it to ever feel cakey or heavy on the skin, even with a few touch-ups during the day, especially when applied with the Liz Earle powder brush...

Liz Earle Powder Brush* £20
Currently there are only three different brushes in the Liz Earle makeup range but I have a suspicion they will soon be expanding their accessories collection. The cut and shape of the brushes have been uniquely designed by their makeup artists to help you achieve truly professional results. The man-made fibres are completely animal friendly and are cut individually to ensure you pick up and apply just the right about if product. The powder brush is so stylish sporting a two-toned, rounded head and clear acrylic handle and has a feather-like feel. The brush is ridiculously soft and is perfect to use with powders or bronzers. It works brilliantly with loose face powders as it lightly dusts the product all over, rather than deposits it in one place.

This fine duo has been a staple part of my makeup routine for the past couple of weeks now, forcing me to cast my MAC mineralised skinfinish natural and favourite kabuki cruelly aside. For the time being anyway!

Have you tried anything from the new Liz Earle makeup collection?

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Bourjois Black Jack mascara

Bourjois Volume Clubbing Black Jack mascara* £7.99 - launches mid July '12
available from Boots and Superdrug

Bourjois have really hit the jackpot with this new revised version of their classic Volume Clubbing mascara. The intense and luminous black formula has been enriched with golden micro-nacres for a subtle radiant effect and a magnetic look. The vinyl formula is smooth, glossy and ultra-resistant, making it easy to apply and ideal for clubbing all night long! The packaging is unmissable with its high-shine gold casing and playful pictograms.






I like this mascara a lot. I love the soft fibres that really brush through and separate your lashes and the formula is so black and rich, it coats your lashes easily and quickly. I can't say that I could notice the golden tints but the finish certainly had a lustre to it that I haven't achieved before from any other mascara. It has two large reservoirs that cross through the whole length of the brush which ensures all the bristles are loaded to the max to give your lashes an extreme, captivating finish.

So twist or stick? Are you going to take a gamble and try this mascara?

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Accessorize fragrance giveaway

"This happy potion contains a watery freshness on top with bursts of energy from the heart of sunshine flowers and hot Amber oils"
- Accessorize 'Charm' Eau de Toilette

I have raved about a few of the new Accessorize beauty products recently on my blog, from their new eyeshadow palette to one of their enchanting fragrances. Judging by my comments it seems many of you are excited to sample the latest beauty range to hit the highstreet so I thought I would offer you all the chance to win one of their new perfumes - Charm. Floral and heady, it is probably most suited to an evening time airing and its frosted, butterfly-printed bottle is the perfect size for popping in your clutch bag.

To enter my giveaway:
1. Please be a follower of Pearls & Poodles, either via GFC or Bloglovin'
2. Leave me a perfume-related comment along the lines of... What is your favourite fragrance? or Which perfume did you purchase last? or Is there a particular scent you are saving up for? (You get the idea!)
3. Three extra entries if you wish to tweet about my giveaway. " Giveaway time! @pinkpixiedoll is giving away an Accessorize fragrance on her blog http://tinyurl.com/ctbelnj "

(Giveaway will closes at midnight GMT on Friday 27th July. One entry per person. Open internationally. Please leave your email address/twitter handle in your comment. The winner will be generated using random.org)

GOOD LUCK x

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denim blue

Dress - H&M

Shirt - H&M

Converses - Sole Trader

Watch - Spanish market find

A little outfit post from Saturday. I had an early morning hair appointment which left me with refreshed roots, a bright, uniform colour and no more split ends! I just love being pampered at the hairdressers with tea on tap and the best pick of the new magazines. I always ask to have my hair blow-dried straight as I would never normally style it like that myself considering it takes me about a year and a day to tame my mane!

I'm pleased to see I still look vaguely tanned in these photos although my holiday seems like a distant memory and the dreaded peeling has begun. I have one of my best friend's wedding in Italy in just over five weeks time so hopefully that will bring a nice injection of sunshine again and keep the tan going. Just need to find the perfect dress for the special day now. I am thinking long, floaty and Grecian so if you have seen anything similar, do let me know :)

How was your weekend?

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