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Katie Beauty

MAC Viva Glam Nicki

Hello Lovelies,

I tried to buy this when it first came out after posting about the promo images HERE but after forgetting about it, I struggled to find anywhere with it in stock so gave up.

You’ve probably already seen a million reviwes of this but recently, a tube of this came in to my possession and what a happy little Katie I am!

Viva Glam Nicki is a bold, punchy satin pink which works really well on my skin tone without looking too OTT. Due to their fantastic pigmentation, the colour pay off doesn’t change between one swipe or several as you don’t really need to build up the colour for better pay off.

My current favourite way to wear this is to apply and then layer it over with MUA’s Shade 4 to increase its intensity rather than a clear or matching gloss as I find the combination to be very flattering. It also means once the base layer has set, top ups throughout the day can be done with MUA without affecting the colour of Viva Glam.

Even though my love of MAC is waning of late, I still absolutely love their selection of lipsticks and find that they are perfectly pigmented and of a high quality.

Katie Beauty

Origins Drink It Up

Lately I’ve been suffering terribly with a problematic skin flare up. It has been very sensitised and dry to the point that it flakes and peels. I don’t know what has triggered this but I have been trying to find new ways to manage the problem – particularly Origins Drink It Up.

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Katie Fashion

Kitschen Sink Customised Necklaces

Hello Lovelies,

I know I have spoken before of my love of all things cute, kitsch, retro and unusual… well how about a necklace that ticks all the above boxes and still comes in less than £20?

Kitschen Sink is run by the gorgeous power house that is Rowan Grant, based in Shipley Yorkshire.

You have probably already seen Rowans designs and not even noticed it as Russell Kane is a fan of the brand, sporting badges on his tv shows (included Geordie Shore reunion!!)

I think I need to indulge in other “choice” words slung round my neck for my own amusement or maybe my website name? oo the possibilities are endless.

I personally tweeted Rowan after seeing a twitpic she posted of another clients necklace and had to have one. The whole process was silky smooth and done over email, with a picture of my proof and choice of colours right up to the payment process and confirmation it had been sent out.

As if the necklace wasn’t good enough on it’s own.. there was a Refresher chew included too. Not seen in the picture… as i’d already scoffed it! Nom!

Katie Travel

Linden Hall Golf & Country Club Hotel, Northumberland

Linden Hall Golf & Country Club is part of the Macdonald chain of hotels and it’s home to one of our favourite hotels, the Holyrood in Edinburgh. Unfortunately (or fortunately) I worked away from home for almost a year and stayed in some pretty great 4 & 5* hotels so my own personal standards of hotels is pretty high. This was my first visit to Linden Hall but Mr Tramp has been several times before for corporate events.

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Katie Fashion

Elite Model Look : Does the North East have what it takes?

Hello Lovelies,

After my recent blog post encouraging all my absolutely gorgeous readers to enter the Grosvenor Casino search for a model, I bring you all a new challenge and yet more encouragement to enter!

For the 1st time, Elite Model Look UK have partnered with Capital Shopping Centres as their Official Location Partner, LOOK Magazine and LOOK Beauty to tour key cities in the UK and the Elite London team will be hitting the Metrocentre, Gateshead, on Saturday 12th May.

The prestigious model search launched the careers of modelling royalty including Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour, Gisele Bundchen, Constance Jablonski and more recently model of the moment Nyasha Mathondoze.

The competition will be located in Town Square from 10am-5pm searching the centre for fashion’s new face. All entrants are invited to meet the Elite Model London team, get a makeover courtesy of Look Magazine and Look Beauty, then strike a pose for the cameras. Up to ten chosen applicants will get the chance to take part in a mini-catwalk show alongside actual Elite models at 5pm.

Elite Model Look UK scouts will pick 24 UK finalists, 12 girls and 12 boys who will be whisked off for an intensive week-long model bootcamp. Local guys and girls will go from shopping in the Metrocentre straight into catwalk training, hair and make-up tutorials, health and fitness advice and confidence coaching.

A national finale will take place in July, attended by top UK fashion industry experts and celebrity guests where judges will pick one female and one male winner on the night. The female winner will take part in the Elite Model Look World Final. The male winner will be sent on an all-expenses paid trip to Milan to walk in Men’s Fashion Week with some of the world’s most renowned designers.

Additionally, one lucky female finalist will be chosen to be the face of LOOK Beauty, Look magazine’s new make-up range. The winner’s campaign will feature in Superdrug stores nationwide plus advertising. The girl will also receive an Elite Model contract and editorial spread in Look.

If you can’t make it to the North East casting you can still take part. Go to www.elitemodellook.co.uk for more details.

Right, come on ladies who is going to enter? I want to see hands in the air and your sexy behinds gracing that catwalk, whether it is in the north east or at a venue closer to home!

I will hopefully be there, checking out the backstage action and make overs as they happen so I hope to see some of you there!

Will you be entering this competition or know anyone that would like to? Spread the word!