Instagram post 2191330333998626248_3273331858 Gifted| Do you have a morning ritual?
When it comes to getting out of bed and helping me look like I’m one of the living, there are certain things I always rely on.
First is my @lumie.lights alarm clock. They’re not cheap but this has been a life saver for me. Granted, I’m not jumping out of bed, so excites to get to work but the gradual build in gentle light helps my body feel less attacked by that awful iPhone alarm and I’m often awake before it reaches full intensity!
The second is a cup of tea. I very rarely skip my morning cuppa. I wake up, make it and pop back into bed for 20 minutes just adjusted and preparing myself mentally for the day ahead. Plus look at memes of course.
The last thing is a good under eye brightener. I’ve been really loving the Flawless Eye Retouch from @transformulas to help me look fresh in the morning. Not too thick or matte, simply paint under the eye and blend. The light reflective particles instantly smooth and conceal to make my eyes look brighter but in a really natural way. I’m not about that heavy cakey makeup look and this is just amazing.
What’s your morning routine?
Instagram post 2189180982895414005_3273331858 Hello 1st of December, I’m ready for you!
Today is tree day. We’re having a big cooked breakfast, opening our advent calendars and decorating our new house for our first Christmas which I’m very excited about. Then to finish, a big roast dinner. The perfect Sunday!!
Also big big shout out to @lifeofpingkan and @hyphyhip. I just love doing photoshoots with these two. I only have to mention an idea I have and they help me execute it and photograph it better than I even imagined it! 💋
Instagram post 2187707010173471285_3273331858 TGIF! So excited for this weekend because it’s the 1st of December and you know what that means?!? Christmas Tree!!!! Have you put yours up yet or are you go for this Sunday too? 
Tonight I’m having a chilled one. Anyone else wake up and already look forward to getting home and doing nothing? It’s my absolute fave. Top choices are reading a book or I’m already on the fifth season of Bones and loving it!
Instagram post 2185528045044400754_3273331858 Bold Lips! 💋
I am a peachy nude girl through and through but there’s something about this @fentybeauty lipstick in Clapback that makes me feel kickass! It’s a rich navy blue and it’s the only non-conventional lip colour I’ve ever bought. Something about the shade and finish called to me the second I saw it! Never mind the Fenty Mattemoiselle lipsticks feel great on. Not a touch of dryness and the colour is beyond pigmented. 
Haven’t quite been daring enough to wear it outside yet though even though I’ve had it for a year though... whoops.
What’s the boldest lip colour you’ll wear?!
Instagram post 2167408175811453203_3273331858 Gifted| It’s the 1st of November and to me that means it’s the start of the festive season. Ok I’m not talking get the tree up and lights everywhere but little bits of fun and magic every day are a must for me this month. I’m talking mince pies, lots of chocolate, Greggs festive bakes 😋 and @pret Christmas sandwiches (I’m sooooo ready). Plus it’s time to get out the winter cosy pyjamas and relax in festive bubble baths. Which brings me on to one of my favourite bath products, the @lush Snow Fairy Bubble Wand! For starters it’s pink so it’s a win and I love how easy it is to swish round in the water creating swirls of sparkly pink bubbles, all with that classic Snow Fairy scent.
Instagram post 2166668354130372191_3273331858 Happy Halloween!!! 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
What are your plans for this evening? Party? Trick or Treating? Or hiding away?! I’ve got my pumpkin carved (on the instastory) and my buckets of sweets ready! This year I’ve got skittles and of course the classic haribo packs. I wanted mini smarties but couldn’t find them anywhere! I’m not a big fan of sugary sweets like Swizzels so always get something I would actually eat. After all, a fair few packets will need to be tested by me for research purposes! 
What’s your favourite Halloween sweet treat? Any you really hate? Parma Violets = blerghhhh 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
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May 28, 2017 Skin Care

Nip + Fab makeup, is it the Rodial?

So ignoring the seriously bad pun in the title, as you can probably guess this post is about Nip + Fab makeup!

From the many many post on my blog about Rodial makeup, you can probably tell I am a huge fan, so when founder Maria Hatzistefanis announced her more affordable, sister brand Nip + Fab was about to include a whole brand spanking new makeup collection I was thrilled.

Sold on the Nip + Fab website, as well as in selected Superdrug stores around the country, I was excited to find out how good the makeup was and whether it would live up to its glamourous big sister Rodial.



As I live for highlight, I had my eye on the six pan highlight palette Stroboscope.

Nip + Fab Highlight Palette Stroboscope

At £15 (although I got mine on offer at Superdrug for £13!), it is a real steal, £2.50 a highlight any one! The pans a pretty big considering you get six, and they range from an ice white shimmer to a golden bronze glow.

Lets go straight to some swatches:

Nip + Fab Highlight palette Stroboscope

All of these swatches were applied with just a few swipes of my finger. As you can see they are pretty darn pigmented, and you’ll be pleased to know they apply well with a dense bristle brush, although this does take a little longer to build up the level of glow seen here.

They are all buttery soft, and are more shimmery then glitter which I was very pleased to see. The only slight disappointment is Selfie. Although it’s a gorgeous shade, it is slightly powdery and has some fallout, but this won’t stop me blinding people with my selfies wearing Selfie.

They would definitely suit a range of skin tones, and people with fair skin should not be afraid of a little Sunkissed bronze, and likewise darker skins would look fantastic with a little Champagne kiss. They would also make fantastic eyeshadows during any season!

Here is me with a little of, well all of them actually!

Nip + Fab highlight palette stroboscope



Next up is one of the Nip + Fab liquid lipsticks *squeals like crazy*

I love liquid lipstick, I love nude liquid lipstick even more, and Nip + Fab have a whole range of them!

I have the shade marshmallow, which is described as a deep peach with pink. It has a classic doe-foot applicator which allows the liquid lipstick to glide on smoothly like a gloss and then dry with a matte finish.

Nip + Fab Liquid Lipstick in Marshmallow

In terms of colour, I love this shade. It is a PERFECT nude.

It applies really well and is not streaky, not one little bit.

Now this is where it gets interesting. Once applied, I waited for this to dry and leave a smooth matte finish. However, I was surprised to find, it never fully dried and I was left with a very slight tackiness on my lips.

Nip + Fab matte liquid lipstick in Marshmallow

Initially, this was not something I particularly liked, as I felt I was reminded I had lipstick on, and needed to be careful every time I had a drink or something to eat. This feeling soon subsided, after I applied Marshmallow in the morning and it was still on after a long long day later. Not only that, but the tackiness actually prevented my lips from being really dry and flaky (something which I experience with a lot of other matte liquid lipsticks).

Nip + Fab matte liquid lipstick in Marshmallow

Each Nip + Fab lipstick is £7.95, which is a pretty good price considering the quality and I will definitely be looking into other shades after the success with Marshmallow.

Nip + Fab is definitely fab!

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  1. Taslyn says

    May 31, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    Loved this review. Just purchased a few nipfab products and I can’t wait to try them.

    Taslyn| http://www.hiddenbeau-t.co.uk

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      June 16, 2017 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you! These definitely make me want to try other Nip + Fab products. Obviously more liquid lipsticks, but I think also the eyeshadow palette! What products did you get? xx

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  2. sami says

    June 29, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    This was so lovely to read because their products look amazing and I want to buy them but I wanted to know what they’re like before purchasing them. That lip shade looks amazing and so beautiful. Lovely post and your blog is so beautiful I love it! x

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      June 29, 2017 at 4:14 pm

      The highlight palette really is a winner. I use it every day and with just a small fan brush I can get a seriously big glow. I personally like the liquid lipstick, but the finish does need some getting used to and it’s not for everyone. Thank you so much! Obviously if you have any questions on any products I’ve written about but haven’t talked about a specific concern, let me know! As I’m always happy to answer. xx

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  3. Eva says

    August 14, 2017 at 4:16 pm

    oooohhhhh I’ve never tried Nip & Fab products – they’re well priced and the colours are very pretty! I think I’m going to get that lip colour, it looks so pretty. And this might sound weird but you have the nicest shaped lips ever lol! Like they make lipsticks look soooo nice! Sound weird? Ok bye lol!! Great post x

    whatevawears.co.uk

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      August 15, 2017 at 8:52 pm

      For the price of all the Nip + Fab makeup I’m seriously X100 impressed. The products are lovely and perfect for every day use that can be glammed up more for an evening look. Hahahaha thank you very much I grew them myself! xx

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  4. Ellie says

    August 28, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    Loved this review I really must try out some of their products I hear such great things and with student discount with them it’s even better!

    Ellie
    http://www.headintheclouds.me.uk

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    • A love affair with Beauty says

      August 28, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      Do it! I love this highlight palette so much, it’s the one I use the most out of all the ones I have and I’ve also heard great things about the foundation. The Nip + Fab website actually have 30% off all products, atm because it’s bank holiday, if you fancy treating yourself. xx

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