Hello Blogger.. Can We Be Friends Again?

I've changed my room up a lot since my last posts! Interior posts coming soon!

Looking out over Skye a couple of weeks ago

Well.. I think this is the 3rd time I've wrote a comeback blog post..I promise I am going to get better at this again. My blog and I have had a bit of a dysfunctional relationship over the last couple years.. we try to commit but it never works out the way we want it to. But this time I want to be back for good. So I am going to start off fresh and have a new blog style and see how it goes from there. I want to post more lifestyle content as I find myself exploring a lot more these days and although I update my Instagram virtually every day it's just not the same as documenting a day out in a blog post. I want to get back into reviewing products too, I have a mental list of things I want to write about that I think you will enjoy as much as I am! I want to post some gaming reviews too which is something I wanted to do in the past but didn't think it would suit everyone's taste but I am now in the mind set of "this is my blog and I will post the things I enjoy" regardless if it only gets 5 views. Lets' see how this time pans out...

Natalie x

Life Update Again.. | One Awful Year Later...I'm Back

Hey! I am heeeeere! 

I'm going to give my blog some attention again, I feel like my head is slowly coming back around to "normal" and I feel like I can do this again. Blogging should not feel like a chore you should want to do it so that's why I'm back, I want to do this again! 

As some of you may know last year was the worst yet for me, I sadly lost my big cousin/best friend Kelly to skin cancer which became terminal last September and it has affected me really badly. I am still in shock and I can't believe it is coming up to a year since she passed away but I know she would want me to get back on here and back on track with my life and stop being so down. So I have lots of things, beauty and miscellaneous aside to review, I have loads of makeup ideas to upload and I am going to be travelling about a lot more so I will try and incorporate all that into my posts as much as I can! I can't wait to see what happens from here, I hope you guys are well. You can keep up to date with me if you fancy through Instagram which I use all the time @magickruby :) x

Here's my favourite picture of me and my beautiful cousin Kelly <3..

The Body Shop Tea Tree Blemish Fade Lotion ♥

The Body Shop Tea Tree Blemish Fade Lotion - £3.99 RRP £9 Fragrance Direct

Happy Halloween! Have you got any spooky plans for this evening or this weekend? I am dressing up for work, I will make sure I take pictures to show you all. 

I have been loving this Body Shop night lotion recently. Even though it says it is a night lotion, I have also been using it in the mornings. It is very lightweight and easy to apply makeup on top of. 

It has a beautiful, fresh, tea tree scent which I adore and it feels nice and cooling on my face whenever I apply it. 

Since I started using this lotion, I have noticed the blemish marks between my eyebrows and below my nose have faded, some have disappeared completely. I have very sensitive skin, so I am always wary about trying new face products however, I haven't had any nasty breakouts from this lotion. I have never used any Body Shop products on my face so I am pleased to know I can use their facial skincare products. If you suffer from spots, I would highly recommend you use this lotion, it has definitely helped my skin! Fragrance Direct have a large range of  Body Shop products which are well worth checking out, (click here) to see all the bargains! Or view the entire range on The Body Shop website (click here) :) 

I've Changed My Blog Name! Hello Cosmic Creepers

Afternoon! I have changed my blog name and url from shabbychicandtea.blogspot.co.uk to c0smiccreepers.blogspot.co.uk! I am currently trying to get my bloglovin followers moved over to my new url, the Bloglovin' team are hopefully going to help me with this.I have been contemplating changing my blog name for about 5 months, I didn't want to be shabby chic and tea anymore, I wanted a new start with a neutral blog name which is a bit more ME. I am buying a new blog template on Friday when I get paid so hopefully my blog will look a little more organised at the end of the week. I am excited, I love my new name. "Cosmic Creepers" is the cat from Bedknobs and Broomsticks in case some of you don't know but I feel this name could also be talking about the shoes too! So I hope you like my new name, let me know what you think in the comments :)! x

Hello Autumn, I'm Back!

Hello! I am back from my totally unplanned blogging break. 

I have been really busy over the past couple of months, so I haven't found the time to blog or take pictures in day light. 

I recently started a Fashion Design course at my college, I love it. I never really enjoyed sewing and making clothes in high school but now I really enjoy it. I have to make a skirt before Christmas, so I will keep you updated on how it is coming along. I would like to do a post about my course at some point, so if you would like to read that then let me know. I have been working most days and pretty much every day after college too, so 3 days a week my day starts at 7am for college and ends at 9pm when I finish my shift at work, I don't mind but it has definitely affected my blog. I will try harder to get blog pictures taken on my full days off. I have also had my hair dip dyed again so it is back to blonde on the bottom which I really like for this time of year. I hope you are all well, I have taken lots of blog pictures today so I will have some beauty posts up over the next few days. Thanks for sticking with me while I have been away :) x

p.s how cosy does Magick look lying in front of the fire!

If I Had Money, I Would Buy.. ♥

UNIF top, £36.90 / CATS sweatshirt, £14.66/ Cat Tee, £22 / Black shorts, £8.34 / Neff Backpack £28.47/ Ew Earrings, £6.11 / Psycho Earrings, £6.11/ Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette, £37 / The Pantone Fashion Sketch Book, £13.99 / Rookie Yearbook One (Paperback), £15.74 / Alexa Chung | It' by Alexa Chung Book at ASOS, £12.25 / Skull Candle Holders x2 - Urban Outfitters, £10

Balance Me Cleanse & Smooth Face Balm ♥

Balance Me Cleanse & Smooth Face Balm 125ml - £20 

I recently got this face balm in this months Marie Claire magazine, I thought I would share my opinions on it as I love Balance Me products and this one is just as good as all the others I have tried. The first thing I noticed about this balm is the amazing fragrance it has, it has a fresh citrus/floral smell to it and I can't get enough of it! I have been using the same facial cleansers for the past few months as my skin took a horrible "u" turn and had a breakout of really sore spots due to trying out new products, so this was the first cleanser I have tried in over a month. I can safely say it has not broke out my skin and it has actually helped improve my skins appearance.

The texture and the way this product glides onto my skin so effortlessly reminds me of the Emma Harde amazing face cleansing balm, however, this one has very small oatmeal powder grains in it which softly exfoliate and polish my skin. I gently massage this cleanser all over my face, leave it for a couple of minutes to do its work, then wet my face with warm water and remove the product with a muslin cloth, I then pat my face dry. After using this product my skin looks bright & clear and feels fresh and clean, I will definitely be purchasing a full size product once this 40ml bottle runs out! 

Nip + Fab Pigmentation Fix Review

Nip + Fab Pigmentation Fix - RRP£15.95 (£8.95 allbeauty.com)

Hey everyone! I have been away from blogging for almost a month now, shocking! I've been really busy recently and have been spending a lot more time with my friends and James. I have been having a good time so my blog took a little backseat, but I am back and with lots of pictures to show you in a catch up post which will be up soon! I hope you have had a good month and you are all set for the 'hot summer' ahead!

I have been using this serum since the beginning of May, I had never bought anything from Nip + Fab before, so when I seen this in TKmaxx I had to buy it! It was only 7.99 which is a complete bargain! Before using this product I had lots of red marks between my eyebrows, on my nose and on my chin from previous spots, so irritating, so I hoped this pigmentation fix would help. I am pleased to say it has definitely worked, the red marks have either faded from my skin or completely disappeared. This product has a slight fragrance but nothing too heavy. It hasn't broke out my skin out at all and it leaves it feeling refreshed and calm every time I use it. I usually use it in the morning before I apply my foundation, it doesn't leave my foundation patchy or feeling heavy, which is great. 

My skin is definitely brighter since using this serum, I highly recommend it to you all!

Bourjois Dark Khol Mascara Review ♥

Bourjois Dark Khol Mascara - £7.99 Superdrug

Heeeeey! I hope you're having a good week, I have loads to get done at the moment and my room is a complete tip and I need to take blog pictures... so stressed! I thought you would like to read about this lovely mascara I have been using recently, let me know what you think. 

I absolutely love the applicator brush, it is such a unique, interesting shape. The spiked end is great for applying mascara onto my bottom eyelashes, it doesn't make them clumpy or stuck together! The hourglass shaped head is great for applying lots of mascara on my top eyelashes but also separating each individual lash. 

The formula in this mascara is great, it allows my eyelashes to flex, so they don't feel so solid and don't look fake. It is a very dark black colour which makes my eyelashes stand out even more. It doesn't break up through the day and fall onto my face either which is good. I don't know if it is just my bottle of mascara or what but to me the product itself smells of pollen? (I have really bad hayfever so don't worry it doesn't actually include pollen or I wouldn't be able to use it!) but it smells like it! If anyone else has noticed this please let me know in the comments so I don't seem so crazy! haha. Overall I love this mascara, so if you are looking for a new one then I recommend you try this out! 

Elf Eye shadow Primer

Elf Eye Primer 'sheer' - £1.95

Hey hey hey! Can any of you guess what my most used makeup brand is at the moment... Elf.. I buy far too much from their website! I have been looking for a good eyeshadow primer for a while now. I love the sound of the Urban Decay Primer Potion but I honestly can't justify the price of it so I opted for something cheaper.. Elf to the rescue! I have tried loads of high street eyeshadow primers, none of which have lasted all day and haven't creased. This is the first one I have used that has lasted all day and given my eyeshadow a solid base & made the shades appear more vibrant and true to colour. I have this in the shade 'sheer' Elf do a couple more colours to which would be great for using on their own with some eyeliner if you wanted to. So if you are stuck for an eyeshadow primer then definitely try this one out, it is a complete bargain and my absolute favourite primer so far!

Elf Cream Blush ♥

Elf Cream Blush - £6.50

Hey gals! I recently bought a few things from Elf and took advantage of their offer that gives you their spring collection worth £20 for free if you spend £20 or more! I'm not sure if the offer is still on but you should have a look! I got this studio cream blush as part of the collection, I'm really glad I did because I don't tend to buy blushers, never mind cream blushers. I love this shade, it matches my skin tone perfectly and gives me a nice rosy glow. It is more like a soft mousse than a cream, however, I like this as I find it easier to apply as it applies matt instead of shimmery.

Have you tried any of Elf's cream blushers? xo

Simple Perfecting Beauty Balm Review ♥

Simple BB Cream - £8.99

Hellooo, I have a pretty negative product review today. I think it's good to keep a mix of good and bad reviews on my blog, so that people with similar skin tones to me know what they are getting with a product. 

I am a huge fan of all of Simple's products but this one definitely isn't one I am going to be adding to my favourites any time soon. I have been looking for the perfect, light BB cream for a while now but it just doesn't seem to exist! I seen this one on offer in Superdrug a couple of weeks ago for £4.49, I thought it was the perfect time to try it as my skin was pretty clear and I wanted to wear less foundation on a daily basis. I looked through all of the boxes on the shelf to find the lightest shade, however, I was surprised to see that they all had the same 'universal shade' on the front of every box. I was confused at how one shade could possibly fit everyone, however, I still bought it. 

I was shocked at how orange this BB cream was when I first squeezed it out of the tube. I applied it on top of my moisturiser with my Real Techniques expert face brush (review here), and buffed it into my skin. My face instantly turned orange and I could still see every little mark left from previous spots. I tried blending it down my neck to make it look a bit better which didn't work. I think this BB cream would only be best used if you fake tan and have a glow about your skin all the time, otherwise it is going to totally mismatch your skintone and make you look like a tangerine. I was really really disappointed in this BB cream as Simple are such a brilliant skincare brand. Maybe makeup isn't their strong point just yet, but I am hopeful that they will bring out a better BB cream in the future!

Have you tried this BB cream?

NYC Smooth Skin Pressed Powder - Only £1.99! ♥

NYC Pressed Powder 'Translucent' - Fragrance Direct £1.99

Hello! I am on holiday until Saturday.. I'm so glad, I just hope I have a productive and interesting week.. I always seem to get sucked into lazy land when I have a week off work.. I'm determined to make the best of this time off as I don't think I will be getting many days off when I go back to work grr! Anyway, I wanted to share my new favourite pressed powder with you. It's so good!

I bought this powder on a whim when I was scrolling through Fragrance Direct one evening trying to find random bits and bobs that I needed (I also wanted to qualify for free delivery so I added a few extra back up items to my basket too!) This was one of the things I needed, I had been looking to try out a new pressed powder for a while so I thought this NYC one was nice and cheap to test out. I am really impressed with this powder. I always want to make my foundation lighter and more skin toned than it is and this powder does just that without caking up my makeup at all. This is the perfect translucent setting powder. It brightens up my skin and makes it very soft and ready for powder bronzer and highlighter on top. I don't imagine I will change back to any other powders in the future, this one is perfect and for £1.99 its a complete bargain! 

Chit Chat - Life Recently ♥

Hello! I hope you are all doing well. I haven't written a blog post in a few weeks, ahh! I feel like I've been really busy recently but compared to some people I am pretty sure I've had it easy! I felt like typing up a random chatty post today, so I hope you don't mind. I like reading these posts because I like learning more about the people I follow compared to just reading about beauty and fashion posts all the time and not really getting to know them, is it just me who thinks like that?..

Firstly, I have been working loads more than I normally do. I am only contracted to 12 hours a week but I have only ever done a 12 hour week once, which is great because I enjoy my job and its extra money if I do over 12 hours! I had a 42 hour week a couple of weeks ago, which was great, however, I do lose track of my blog, Instagram & Twitter because I always think about going to work and when I come home from work, I always seem to have something else to do instead! But I will hopefully have more time on my hands soon to get more frequent posts up!

I went away to Glasgow for the day with James, it's safe to say that he will never go to Glasgow with me again if I spend the same amount of time in Primark as I did.. 2 and a half hours to be exact, oops! I knew I had spent a lot of money when the lady who served me asked, "So how much do you think you've spent today?.." my reply was obviously going to be "I can't even imagine" I spent £200 but I got loads for it! Plenty tartan print items, knitted jumpers, jackets, boots and loads more! I had a lovely day but I was very tired by the end of it.

The most exciting thing that is happening at the moment is I am going to be moving into a new & much bigger room in my house, so I am picking all new furniture, flooring, & decor, it's so exciting and I can't wait for it to be finished! Once it is all done, I will have new and prettier backgrounds to take blogpost pictures in, which I find exciting!

I hope I haven't bored you too much with this post, but I thought some of you would like to know where I have been recently! I have a few blogposts coming up shortly so keep your eyes peeled for them :)!

xo

Simple Oil Balancing Moisturiser Review ♥

Simple Oil Balancing Moisturiser £4.25 - Superdrug

First of all, the weather here in Scotland is rubbish.. as usual.. and I have like another 3 weeks until I get paid and I want to go shopping in Glasgow but I have no shopping money or travel money! AH :(! Apart from that everything else is fine, my blog is keeping me more and more occupied these days which is great!

As some of you may know, I have had an ongoing love for the brand 'Simple' for a few years now and I am always excited when they introduce new products to their ever growing skincare range.

I have slightly oily/combination skin so I am always on the look out for oil fighting or oil balancing products. I know my skin is 'safe' with Simple so that is why I picked this up. It has a thick consistency when it is first squeezed out of the tube but once you apply it to your skin it evens out nicely. It gives my skin a matte finish once the cream has dried which makes it feel soft and smooth. I have used it as a primer before I apply foundation which seems to work really well. I am pleased with this product and I think that it is starting to balance out my skin, I will definitely be repurchasing it when it runs out.