Tresemme Texture Style Spray

Tresemme Texture Style £5.49

Well this isn't my favourite texturising spray out there but it does a good job. I find that this spray makes the hair somewhat tacky to the touch and a little fluffy. If fluffy hair is what you're after then I guess this is the product for you! I prefer the Bumble and Bumble Thickening Hairspray (review here) to give texture to my hair. The consistency of the product is really strange, I expected it to be a liquid form spray but it turns out to be a thick mist. I dont know about this, but I'm personally not fond of it. The product as a whole is ok, but you could find other products that are just as good or if not better for the price. Sorry to disappoint any of the Tresemme fans out there! This spray is also available in a creme and tousled wave spray, so they might be a better product than this (give me a comment if you've tried either of them!).

Hannah x

I am now a Member of the Next Blogger Network!

Tah Dah! I am now a member of the Next Blogger Network. I am so excited to be working with a brand already! I would love to work in PR Media when I'm older so this is a fantastic opportunity! Anyone can join the network and it is free to use, so please either click the button above or the button in my sidebar to join.

Hannah x

Real Techniques Blush Brush

Real Techniques Blush Brush £9.99

I desperately needed a brush to use with blush, bronzer and for contour, so Real Techniques was the first place I looked. The reason I needed this brush was to use my new Sleek palettes (reviews coming soon). I love the RT brushes as I have previously bought the Expert Face brush and fell in love with the smooth bristles. If you didn't know, the RT brushes are created by Samantha Chapman aka Pixiwoo on youtube and aren't tested on animals. Real Techniques promise to make you the expert on applying makeup, and it certainly makes me feel pretty good about how I'm applying it! I find that the first time you ever use a brush makes your makeup look perfect, and this brush is no exception. Yet this specific brush is quite large and could give too much coverage on someone with a smaller face. If I ever need a new makeup brush, I can always rely on Real Techniques brushes as the texture is really smooth, they pick up a lot of product and don't leave streak marks on your face. Quite easily the best drugstore brush brand in the UK rivaling MAC and Sigma.

Hannah x

Q & A

Thought I'd include a picture from my personal life, this is me in Bilbao last year with my school. Im on the left of the girl bending down.

This weeks British Blogger Selection theme is a Q & A, so here we go!

Why do you like blogging?

 Because it lets me be creative and share my opinions with other bloggers who will give me advice.

How did you come up with your blog name?

I went through a rigorous routine of coming up with clever blog names that played on alliteration. I was going to be 'Haute Hannah' until I realised that it had already been selected. So 'Hannah as Always' was born.

Where in the UK do you come from?

Norwich! I'm a home-grown Norfolk girl!

Favourite colour?

Mint Green or Pink.

Do you like Lana Del Ray?

...no, sorry to disappoint everyone! I only really like National Anthem slightly, not a big fan.

Hidden talents that you have?

Urm...I can street dance? I've been doing it for 8 years now.

Celebrity Crush?

Alex Pettyfer of course.

Favourite blog of all time?

LLYMLRS

Why did you join British Blog Selection?

I was interested in talking to more bloggers with the same interest as me.

Hannah x

Win £10 at ASOS

Click the image above to be directed to the competition to win £10 to spend at ASOS with Shopcade! Perfect timing for christmas and have some gorgeous pieces! I really want the coat pictured!

Hannah x

Which Mac Lipstick should be my first?

Plumful, Costa Chic, Angel, Fanfare, Creme Cup, Sunny Seoul, Hue all £15 at Mac

I'm not too crazy on the black background in the picture above but oh well. I need serious help guys, I don't know which Mac lipstick should be my first. I took my first wander into the Mac store in Norwich and got overwhelmed by the array of makeup stands. I swatched Plumful, Creme Cup and Angel on my hand and the smell of them actually drove me nutty. They smell exactly like candyfloss, yum!

I want a neutral lipstick but not too nude that it washes me out. I was thinking Plumful as it is a lustre finish and won't be too opaque for everyday wear. But Creme Cup and Hue are the found favourites among the blogosphere so I didn't know whether to swim in the mainstream and plump for them. My favourite shade in the image is Sunny Seoul (second on the right) but I think it might wash me out unless I have a tan. I feel that Costa Chic would look great in the summer next year so I nearly definitely want to purchase this lipstick next year. Fanfare is my classic favourite that I have chosen, I think it would look lovely with a black dress and a stylish up-do.

Help me! Comment if you have any advice or experiences with any of these lipsticks.

Hannah x

Sleek Face Form

Sleek Face Form in Light £9.99

Bronzer, Highlighter, Blush

As I said in my previous haul, I'd been wanting this palette for ages and it is finally in my grips. This handsize palette contains 3 equally sized pans in a matte bronzer, slightly shimmery highlighter and a peachy pink blush with gold shimmer through it. This palette is available in shades light, fair, medium and dark, the shade I bought is in light which is the second darkest. The blush in this palette is called Rose Gold and can be bought separately for £4.99, it is an almost exact dupe for Nars Orgasm.

My first impression was how gorgeous the packaging was! Its thin, black, plastic casing is nothing but fitting to the brand name and feels very sleek in your hand! The case is a matte black whilst the brand name is in a visible plastic making it stand out. Inside you'll see there is a large mirror which comes in very handy while you're on the go. The powders themselves are very pigmented but can be blended out to create a sheer look. I've never used any bronzers, highlighters or blushes before and this product was easy to get to grips with once you know how to use it. I watched a number of Youtube tutorials on how to use these 3 powders before delving in with my brushes. The brushes I used to apply these powders were my Real Techniques Expert Face brush and Blush brush. I personally think that I need the Contour brush for...um...contour as the Expert Face brush was a bit too stiff. Despite my lack of brush choice, the powders slid across my cheeks with ease and were easy to blend into eachother.

On first application, the bronzer is very shocking but once it is blended out it is hardly noticable. The highlighter doesn't create an oily dew on the face but makes it seem glowy, especially on the cheek bones and nose. My favourite powder in the pan is the blush as it makes me feel so much more girly when I wear it. There is something about the blush that makes me feel more confident, I'm not sure why! I may even venture out to buy the blush individually for the affordable price of just under £5! You cannot go wrong with this palette, it is simple yet affordable for most people and eases you into the more advanced application of makeup.

Sorry for the long review! I can't stop talking today!

Hannah x