The Best Tinted Lipbalm Ever!

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Hello lovely people! ✨💙

This Hydrating Core Lipshine from @elfcosmetics is the best tinted lipbalm I’ve used for a very longtime.

This stick is hydrating anyway but the adorable little heart in the middle gives even more hydration.

There are a good choice of colours but seeing as we are going into Autumn I chose this burgundy, bordering on burnt-orange shade called ‘Happy’. It looks warm and naturally flattering on darker skin tones or more vibrant and vampy on paler skin tones. These Lip Shines have a good depth of colour which is easily buildable.

This can get a bit messy and don’t expect it to dry down but it’s not sticky and doesn’t have a funky smell or flavour so I love it!

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I’ve Found the Holy Grail of Highlighters!

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Hello lovely people!

Revolution Highlighter Reloaded in Raise The Bar, is like applying sunshine to your skin.

I’ve never before

a) Used a highlighter which looks like I am so naturally radiant

b) Found one which matches my cool, olive skin properly

c) Found a powder one which blends really well and isn’t drying

This is amazing!

Here I’m standing in front of a big window but on a very gloomy day and I’m not wearing any foundation or concealer JUST THE HIGHLIGHTER (photo makes me seem a little more warm toned than I actually am).

Because it includescool – almost green – tones it reduces the appearance of slight red patches too!

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Cruelty free and vegan

✨💙✨Chrissie✨💙✨

The Best Gluten Free Pizza in Manchester

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Hello lovely people ✨💙✨

I’m so glad I’ve come across Ask Italian, a nationwide restaurant chain that has wonderful vegetarian options, a gluten-free pizza and pasta menu, plus a vegan menu.

This is their Non-Gluten Verdure pizza, with mushroom, red pepper, black olives, artichoke, mozzarella and basil (£9.95) You can add any extra topping and a spicy tomato dip to your order for around a quid each.

This has to be the best gluten-free base that I’ve ever tasted. It’s thin, floppy but still slightly crispy, like a traditional Italian base. It doesn’t have that thick, flowery texture that gf takeaway bases have.

Ask Italian, One Piccadilly Gardens, M1 1RG

0161 236 6600

✨💙✨Chrissie✨💙✨

Cruelty Free Beauty Review – Planet Revolution, Colour Pot Lip and Cheek Tint

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Hello lovely people! 💙

This colour would be flattering on any skin tone and looks like a very natural, dusky pink shade on me.

I’ve found that tinted lip balm works well for my dry skin but often have little colour payoff so I thought I’d try Planet Revolution, Colour Pot Lip and Cheek Tint in Sweet Rose £6.

This felt moisturising at first until it dried-down, then it made my lips really dry BUT it is the most natural looking blush I have ever used, it blends easily and stays on my cheeks all day!

Formulated with rose hip oil and raspberry extract to soften and hydrate. I’d say the Hydrating part is up for debate!

‘The pots are made of glass meaning that they can be recycled. The lid is also made out of recycled PCR plastic and the cardboard box is made of FSC™ certified card.’

100% Vegan

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✨💙✨Chrissie✨💙✨

Biffs Vegan Burgers and Wingz – Manchester

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Hello lovely people! I recently tried Biffs Vegan Burgers and Wingz – Manchester so here’s what I thought…

I ordered the Bourbon BBQ Wingz (Jackfruit with a sugar cane ‘bone’) and simple Cajun Dusted Sweet Potato Fries, with Bacon Jam for dipping. I can just imagine Peter Kay saying “Bacon Jam!? BACON jam!?” lol

A huge portion of tasty fries arrived and the jam tasted uncannily of bacon!

I just wish the Jackfruit had a slightly more substantial texture, wondering if a chunky mushroom might be better/closer?

I refrained from ordering the more elaborate ‘Filthy Fries’ and slaw on the side, as I already had enough for two meals.

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Biffs Vegan Burgers and Wingz, 144 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9GP.

Available on Deliveroo.

✨💙✨Chrissie✨💙✨

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Tie Dye Top by NikRik’s Workshop on Etsy

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Hello lovely people! ✨💙✨

I had to share this awesome tie-dye jumper I bought from NikRik’s Workshop on Etsy. It’s a fairly light jumper so it’s perfect for Spring, chilly Summer evenings (when you don’t have a bloke around who will lend you theirs) and Autumn or layering up in Winter.

I love Cyan and light green as I find them to be the most uplifting colours, especially together. You can imagine how chuffed I was that my hair turned out Cyan, rather than the darker blue I aimed for lol

@nikriks_workshop

nikriksworkshop@gmail.com

What are your fave colour combos?

✨💙✨Chrissie✨💙✨

e.l.f Hydrating Coconut Mist

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Hello lovely people!

Today I’m sharing e.l.f Hydrating Coconut Mist (£8) with you. It really is saving my skin and my mood on these absolutely roasting days that we are having in England.

It contains hyaluronic acid, coconut oil, Vit E and B5 to hydrate, soften and sooth.

The mist has kept my skin cool around the house and hydrated even though I’ve been sitting in front of a (surprisingly drying) fan a lot of the time. It also soothes my skin which is prone to redness as a result of mild allergies.

Bonus use as a moisturising setting spray

Earlier I moisturised with e.l.f. day moisturiser and applied their matte foundation (necessary in this heat) which made me look quite flat and meh, so I sprayed the Hydrating mist over the top and still I look fresh faced (with my foundation intact) three hours later!

💙 free from phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, hydroquinone and sulfates

💙 Vegan

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✨💙✨Chrissie✨💙✨

Baity Palestinian Restaurant, Didsbury, Manchester (takeaway)

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Hello lovely people!

I ordered takeaway from Palestinian restaurant Baity in Didsbury, Manchester. As soon as the weather gets this hot, this kind food of food is all I ever fancy.

I ordered…

Bata Hara (like tater tots),

Falafel

Halloumi (solid cheese) fries

Humus

Baclava (light pastry, layered with nuts and syrup).

Some of the portions were small for the price.

The humus was a tad lacking so I added more olive oil, smoked paprika and a tiny bit of garlic salt.

The sauce accompanying the falafel was heavenly!

I added salt to the halloumi fries, which were surprisingly bland!?

I’m not used to having sauce, instead of seasoning on Bata Hara. Delicious but makes them soggy, rather than crispy. Hmm, undecided…

The Baklava was desperately in need of more syrup.

Simple food, which would be fine, if the price reflected the small (takeaway) portion size. 💸

✨💙✨Chrissie✨💙✨

Gluten Free BBQ Burger from Wholesome Junkies

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Hello lovely people!

This is the gluten free double BBQ burger (with ‘cheese’ and ‘bacon’ from Wholesome Junkies. It’s got me thinking that burger buns should be replaced with a huge amount of crunchy (massively loaded) fries as standard!

The portion is so generous, this has been my tea and now my dinner. 😛😋

Also, how sweet is the vegan sweet gift?! 🍭💕

✨✨💙Chrissie💙✨✨