Makeup Mugshot #11 A New Feline Friend

So I haven't blogged properly in a while now, I'm sorry about that, I just seem to always be busy with one thing or another. I have a couple of posts lined up now and have set time aside to get writing. I visited a Cosmetics Company Outlet today so I have some fab MAC buys to show you tomorrow, but today I thought I'd show off yesterdays makeup.
I'm a member of a beauty group on facebook called Beauty Box Swaps where you trade new and lightly used beauty products and yesterday I decided to do a FOTD using almost solely BBS obtained products.

Face:
Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation in Light Vanilla (BBS)
MAC Pinch O' Peach powder blush (BBS)
Natural Collection sheer pressed powder
Benefit High Beam highlighter (BBS)

Eyes:
Benefit Browzings in medium (BBS)
Bourjois eyeshadow that I can't remember the name of (BBS)
MAC So There Jade Powerpoint eye pencil (BBS)
Max Factor False Lash Effect mascara

Lips:
Lush Honey Trap lip balm
MAC Lickable lipstick (BBS)

The reason I made myself look all nice and polished yesterday is because we visited the Bath Cats and Dogs home to bring home the newest member of the family; Betsy. Betsy is a gorgeous, very cheeky 7 year old tabby who's last family couldn't look after her any more. She settled in here straight away and is napping in a little ball at the foot of the bed as I write this.

Hello Betsy :)

Annie x

Amazing Deal Alert!

I thought I'd just drop in and let you all know about the amazing offer Sally's are doing on China Glaze nail varnishes at the moment.
The prices start at £1.28 and they are also 3 for 2 so it's a great way to stock up on some new colours or to pick up some little stocking fillers ready for Christmas.

You can find the selection of colours *here*, let me know what colours you go for if you buy! I'm having to try very hard to resist a few myself!
Annie x

A Guide to Clear, Radiant Skin- Guest Post by Catherine

I have had such an amazing day today. I was given the chance to work with the Top Banana team who are Lush staff who specialise in selling the Gorilla perfume range. They are currently touring the country in the fab perfume bus showcasing the new collection and I was lucky enough to join them and work on the bus today in Oxford. It was such a great experience and I learnt so much, but it has left me super tired so its probably a good thing that I had this guest post lined up by Catherine. If you would like to guest post for Three Little Buhos then just pop me an email at threelittlebuhos@hotmail.co.uk
Annie x 
A guide to having clear and radiant skin
Similar to our eyes, our skin is one of the first things people notice about us. Having flawless radiant skin that exudes health, youthfulness and vitality, is the key to looking and feeling great. Whilst much of our skin’s appearance stems from our genes, a huge percentage of our skin’s condition is controlled by external factors.
The good news is that by taking a few simple steps the overall look and feel of your skin can be significantly enhanced – here’s how:
Drink plenty of water Body care is not just surface deep and what we put inside our body is equally as important as the products we apply to the outside.
One of the best ways to achieve clear and radiant skin is to drink plenty of water. Water clears the body of harmful toxins which can have damaging effects on your skin. Whilst it won’t happen overnight, many people insist that after spending a few days drinking the recommended eight glasses of water a day their skin appears clearer and more radiant.
Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables
Consuming the recommended five pieces of fruit and vegetables a day can help ensure you have clear and radiant skin. This is because fruit and vegetables are packed with antioxidants which fight against free radicals, help control acne and prevent the onset of fine lines and wrinkles.
Give up smoking
Smoking plays havoc with your skin and can mean smokers as young as 30 have a ravaged complexion that is well beyond its years. In reducing the blood flow to the lower layer of skin, smoking means less oxygen is delivered to the skin and the result is a sallow and unhealthy complexion.
The good news is that as soon as you give up smoking your skin will start to repair itself and begin to look clearer and more radiant – just another incentive to kick this bad habit.
Cleanse, tone and moisturise
For a great complexion and flawless skin, it’s important that you cleanse, tone and moisturise daily. Ensure you choose cosmetic products that are specifically designed for your skin type. Johnson’s Beauty has a wide range of products which cater for every type of skin and are a good place to begin your search.
To begin your routine, cleanse your face thoroughly to remove any traces of dirt. After cleansing, use a toner to remove any excess grease and create a more even skin tone. Finally, moisturise your skin with a moisturiser containing sunscreen of at least SPF15 as this will protect your skin from the damaging effects of UV rays.

A Little Self Revelation- Weekend Trip Cosmetics

This weekend I'm off to Canterbury for a long weekend so all my essentials have been packed up ready to go.
As I was laying them out I noticed a rather strong trend so I thought I'd take a snap and show you guys what I cannot live without.
It's no secret that I work at Lush and am a big supporter of almost all the products that we sell, but despite using my skin care products twice a day I had never really noticed that I use nothing other than Lush bits and pieces.
When it comes to makeup Lush has also crept in to my routine, especially the Emotional Brilliance range, however, MAC is my true love, always has been and always will be. There are only 5 makeup products that I'm taking away that aren't either MAC or Lush. Yet, again, I hadn't noticed. Weird.

So what are my essentials?

Skin care:

• Lush 9 to 5 cleanser
• Lush tea tree toning water
• Lush enchanted eye cream
• Lush grease lightening spot treatment
• Lush Imperialis facial moisturiser
• Lush bubblegum lip scrub
• Lush dream cream moisturiser
• Lush soft coeur massage bar
• Lush sea spray texturising hair spray

My skin tends to be combination and slightly spot prone so I pile on the simple, light facial products. If anyone would be interested in me giving a more in depth skin care post then do let me know, I just don't want to go too in depth now and sound like a walking, talking Lush advert.

Makeup:

• MAC studio fix foundation in NC15
• Natural Collection sheer loose powder
• MAC blush in Fleet Fast
• MAC blush in Peachykeen
• Lush feeling younger skin tint
• Bobbi Brown pastel palette
• MAC painterly paint pot
• Catrice Powerstay eyeshadow
• MAC royal hue shadestick
• MAC so there Jade powerpoint eye pencil
• MAC venomous villains my dark magic mineralised shadow
• Eyeko skinny liner
• Max Factor false lash effect mascara
• MAC red racer lipstick
• MAC girl about town lipstick
• (not pictured as its in my handbag already haha) MAC moxie lipstick

Phew, so yeah, a lot of MAC and Lush in my essentials stash at the moment. The amount of MAC that I use at the moment is perhaps what surprised me the most as I've always been the sort of person who experiments a lot with different brands and colours but recently I've found that I always come back to MAC because the quality is just so amazing. I just cannot fault it. And as for Lush, its no exaggeration when I say that I've honestly never had more faith in a brand. The reason that I fought so hard to get a job there and that I have a tendency to go on and on about the products is because they totally work and thats an impressive claim to be able to make. If anyone does want to find out more about the skin care then let me know because I'd love to be able to go into a bit more detail about how they work and why :)

Annie x

ps, if you could all do me a huge favour and like *this* photo of me then I would love you forever xxx

MAC by Request Swatches and Review

Recently I blogged about the latest collection released by MAC, MAC by Request. I ordered two lipsticks from the collection; Moxie and Candy Yum Yum and I've fallen head over heels with them so a review was definitely in order :)

Both lipsticks that I ordered have a matte finish and are pretty pink shades. I'm a bold lipstick person so this suits me just fine.

Candy Yum Yum is the first of the two that I tried. It is listed on the website as "neon pink" and its true that it is an incredibly bold, bright shade... or what I'd call Barbie pink. As it is such a statement colour, I would definitely recommend wearing with just a slick of mascara or with a small amount of subtle eyeliner so that you don't over do your look.

I find that the colour applies really smoothly to lips and gives a very pigmented colour. I always use a lip scrub before applying so that it doesn't cling to any dry patches. This colour can be rather drying after a few hours wear so carrying a lip balm around with you might be a good idea but over all, it is a fab colour that is surprisingly wearable if you're brave.

Moxie is a darker shade, described on the MAC website as "bright pink" however I dont think this is perhaps a true representation of the colour. Instead, I would describe it as a deep, blue toned pink. Another statement colour, I would again keep the rest of your makeup fairly simple with this lipstick, however I've been wearing it with Lush Fantasy eyeliner which is a sparkly gold colour, or thick black cat winged eyeliner so there is more scope here. I think rock inspired looks are great with it because it is just dark enough to hold its own.

I find that Moxie applies brilliantly, and doesn't emphasize any dry patches. I still use a lip scrub before applying for a smooth look, however that isn't as important as with Candy Yum Yum. A lot of lipsticks I own in similar shades tend to feather slightly however I have not found that with this lipstick. Again, it can be a little drying on the lips after a few hours but not as much as some. I find this colour very wearable and fairly versatile and would recommend it to anyone after a gorgeous dark pink shade thats still nice and bright.

The whole collection is still currently available exclusively online *here* and consists of these two lipsticks, a third lipstick, three lipglasses and three eyeshadows. I have been really impressed with the colour, staying power and versatility of the pieces that I bought so I think this limited collection is worth a look. I may have to add the third lip colour; Rocker to my collection, as well as the Cult of Cherry lipglass :P

What do you think of these colours? Would you be brave enough to wear them? Which is your favourite?
Annie x

I Need These in my Life

*drool*
I need these. Full stop. That is all.

Anyone lucky enough to own a pair? My next pay day is going to consist of buying these, eating Wagamama's food and being merry!
Annie x

Makeup Mugshot #10 New Hair!

Today I was treated to an amazing Toni and Guy haircut(*) in their Bath New Bond Street store by Jordan, one of their uber friendly stylists. I thought, new season, new style so I've gone for quite a change.

I have my beloved fringe back, all thick and choppy again, oh how I missed it during the summer. We also decided to take about 3 inches off the length which has given a lot more volume back.
On to the makeup!
At the moment I tend to use the same Bourjois foundation (123 perfect in light vanilla) each day. I also used MAC Fleet Fast blusher and Lush Feeling Younger skin tint to brighten the look up.
On my eyes I used Bobbi Brown Mahogany eyeshadow to fill my brows, MAC Painterly paint pot as a base colour, Maybeline Colour Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze all around the eye, lined the water line with Bobbi Brown Charcoal kohl eyeliner to define and finished with Max Factor False Lash Effect mascara.
On my lips I used MAC Red Racer lipstick after having a good old scrub with Lush Bubblegum lip scrub.

What do you think of my new hair? I've so missed the fringe!
Annie x