Lauren Conrad Beauty | Book Review

If i'm honest i'm not really a reader of novels, though I do enjoy a quick flick through non-fiction and magazines. As you can probably tell one of my main interests is beauty so Christmas 2013 I asked for the Lauren Conrad Beauty book as i'd seen it was quite popular among beauty lovers.

I've had this for a year now and I wanted to write something different to the usual on my blog so I thought i'd do a review on what I think of it.

Immediately when unwrapping the book I thought how pretty it would look displayed on a shelf or coffee table as it's complete with a lovely dust cover. I love how simplistic the book is with a monochrome look throughout complete with beautiful images. 

I have to be honest my initial thoughts were exactly how the book spent the first few months of 2014, though I did have a quick nose through it, it's main purpose was to look pretty displayed on a shelf in my room. 

Once I had nothing planned for an evening I decided to sit down with a cup of tea and have a look through the book. The book features 12 Chapters based on skin and hair care, health, fitness and food, hair and makeup looks, nails and beauty through the decades. I wont go in depth on every chapter here but I will include my opinions on chapters that I thought really stood out.

Instantly I was drawn to the skincare section of the book as I believe having good skin is the basis to all good makeup. Though I don't have the best skin, I do try my hardest in order to put it in it's best condition. 

I was most intrigued by the section on ingredients to avoid which is very handy and usually avoids mishaps of purchasing products that could potentially make my skin worse, I always reference back to this when shopping online for products- so handy!

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Makeup Tips, Tricks and Techniques is a chapter I found really useful as it was only at the beginning of 2014 where I really started to get into makeup and beauty. This is great if you're just starting out in makeup or you feel you need more knowledge and hints to perfecting your makeup. The chapter also held pages on different brushes and what they can be used for which is again perfect if you're a beginner.

I still agree with my initial thought of this book being perfect for the coffee table as you can simply just pick it up, brush up where you think you need more knowledge and put it down without feeling like you're missing out. As I mentioned earlier the images in this book really catch the eye which I love when reading.

Featured are short, easy to follow tutorials on hair and makeup looks as well as nails- perfect for when you're planning to go out with the girls!

Beauty Through the Decades is the chapter I think most people will love demonstrating how beauty has changed through the years and how we're at this stage today. This section features look's from the 20's to the 70's to recreate yourself and look somewhat similar to beauty icon's mentioned throughout the years. 

Overall I think this book is perfect for teenagers or beginners who are just getting into beauty. Though this book doesn't recommend the best products you can buy according to Lauren Conrad, I think this is great as it will not make you feel like you need what another person is able to afford in order to look your 'best'.

The book is so handy to reference to when purchasing skincare, brushes and items to suit the individual best.

So add it to your basket if you feel like treating yourself or another!

I hope this wasn't too boring as it's the first time I've done a book review. Let me know what you think below in the comments and what else you'd like to see on my blog!

Much Love,

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Christmas Wish List!

Hello lovelies!

Ok, seeing as my first blog post was an 'About me' introduction I've been contemplating what to post next. I'm really not sure when I will be posting and what exactly I will be posting but I'm making a start. I thought a Christmas Wish List might give you(if you're actually reading this) some ideas of what to ask for Christmas and it was just something simple to get me into blogging, I'll start off my wish list now!(obviously none of these photos are mine as they are what I am wanting)

1. Lauren Conrad Beauty- I love Lauren Conrad I think she is absolutely stunning, I first came across her when I was about 11/12 and I wanted my hair cut similar to hers. This book looks amazing so it's a must!

2. 1001 Things every teen should know before they leave home- This again is a book and just in case you think I'm leaving home any time soon, i'm most certainly not! I just thought it would be cool to 'educate' myself prior leaving home in the future!

3. Wreck this journal- I'm probably one of the few teens not to have this book! I've wanted it for a while now but its been on my Amazon wish list and I don't want to buy it just in case I get it for Christmas, I want it now though!

4. Make up brushes- Ok aren't these the cutest brushes ever? Come on they're pink! I was never really one for pink, but recently I'm so obsessed with anything pink! I'm not so concerned about my brushes being pink, but I do want good quality ones. Pink brushes would just be a bonus!

5. Lush Products- I don't want any lush products in particular but I would like the 'Cosmetic Warrior' treatment! My skin is terrible at the moment and so oily which leads to spots, so i'd love to try this to get rid of my blemishes! So I don't want any other lush products in particular but the 'Space Girl' bath bomb looks so majestic(Haha did I just say that?!)

6. Jeans- Ok so I am completely in love with Topshop 'Mom' jeans, they are such a cool alternative to the obvious skinny jean! If not i'd also love a pair of 'Joni' jeans because I've always loved high waisted bottoms!

7. Big black bag- I'm in desperate need of a new bag because my newest bag has just broke, not completely but the padlock(it was just for detail) fell off and it's lost! I need a black one because black goes with almost everything, right!? And it needs to be big to carry my files to and from college. I just love this one from Zara and it's only £29.99!

8. Viscose Letter Blouse- I've saw this blouse on a few people and loved it! I pretty much love any shirt and this will be so easy to wear because its monochrome, the letters all over look so cool! I'll probably be snapping one of these up from H&M for just £12.99!

9. Perfume- I'm not particularly asking for Marc Jacobs Daisy but I do really like the smell of it! I was wondering whether you guys could suggest any nice perfumes so I can go and give them a whiff to see if there's any I love! Please comment bellow, I need help!

10. Victoria Pendleton 'Ashwell' bike- This is not actually on my Christmas list as I have already been spoilt this year by having my whole room decorated but I would still love this to go back and for college on, it would make life so much easier, I chose the black bike again because it goes with everything! I adore cruiser bikes they are just so cute, i'd have to get the basket for the front too to chuck my bag in! (I definitely wont get this because i'm hoping to have driving lessons for my 17th and only included this because it had to be an even number of items, probably because I've got OCD or something)

Just to clarify, in no way will I be getting all this and I'm not saying you should ask for all of this because hey times are a little bit tougher, this was just an idea for you guys if you were stuck on what to ask for!

I'm not sure when my next post will be, so until next time!

Thank you for reading! X