Beauty and the Biryani is 3! Time for a Giveaway!

Bonjour!

Yep ... 3 years ago (give or take a day!) I published my first post (on the iconic Philip Kingsley Elasticizer - just in case you were wondering!). And here I am 3 years later  - still waffling on - can hardly believe it!  Talking about beauty (and music) gets me ever so excited at times (I know I'm weird but hey ... I'm old enough to embrace it now!).  I certainly don't get to 'hit that spot' at work (pensions admin - let's all yawn together now shall we!) - so the blog has been a way to unleash myself on you poor souls and get it all out there and as Bow Wow Wow once sang ... Go Wild In The Country! (Youngsters will have to google this!)

I still get a kick out of every new follower and it may seem a bit corny but I need to say a big thank you to everyone who reads, comments (apart from the dodgy ones of course!) and comes back for more of the madness - it is very much appreciated!  With all of the above in mind ... I've decided to hold a little celebratory giveaway - haven't had one since last year so I reckon a 3rd blog birthday is as good a time as any!  Here's what you can win ...

Illamasqua Multi Facet Palette in Semblance ... I love the look of this palette (I wanted to keep it for myself but I'm being good/generous/mad and giving it away instead!) it includes products for eyes and cheeks to create a variety of looks. Obviously I'm unable to swatch myself but you can take a look at a full description and swatches here.  

To enter just complete Rafflecopter below (entries will be checked). The Giveaway will run until 23 May 2015 and is open internationally. Please obtain permission from an adult if you are under 18.  A winner will be chosen randomly via Rafflecopter and contacted by email.  If no response is received within 7 days another winner will be chosen.


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Good luck and May The Force Be With You!

Jen x

A Lil' Giveaway ...!

Bonjour!

I told myself that when I got to 450 followers on Bloglovin (which may seem small fry to some but is a huge deal to me!) I would do a little celebratory Giveaway! On Saturday morning I reached 450 - yey!! but then at lunchtime it had gone down to 449 - pants!!  Despite the 'pants' situation I decided to go ahead with the Giveaway because what's one follower, more or less, between us bloggers ... ? And now I'm back at 450 - yey!!  Anyway - I'm giving away three of my favourite products of the moment to one winner  ...

Elf Baked Eyeshadow Palette in California
Elf Baked Blush in Rich Rose
L'Oreal Mega Volume Miss Manga Mascara in Black

You can read my reviews on Rich Rose and Miss Manga here and here. Swatches for my California Palette can be found here. Now although I can't vouch for this personally I did read that this is very similar to a certain Sephora palette - and that can only be good yes?!

To enter please complete the Rafflecopter below ...

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*The Giveaway will run until  23.03.14 and is open internationally *All entries will be checked.
*Please obtain permission/consent from an adult if you are under 18 *As with all new products please be aware of possible allergic reaction and remember to test the product suitably first.


Good Luck!

Jen x

Daniel Sandler Giveaway ...!!

Bonjour!

I recently won the Daniel Sandler Instant Tan Face Powder in a Twitter competition.  You can read my full review here but basically it's become one of my proper 'go to' products this summer and I'm enjoying it immensely! I also reached 500 GFC followers recently which is a huge deal to me!  So ... I decided to hold a little Summertime Giveaway to celebrate ... here's the prize...!

The pics are of my own product but obviously the winner will receive a brand spanking new 'un which I've bought!

To enter simply complete the Rafflecopter form below. All entries will be checked so please do complete the mandatory fields, otherwise all other entries will be deleted!  The Giveaway will run until midnight 24 August and is open internationally. 


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* Please obtain permission/consent from an adult if you are under 18.*

Good Luck!

Jen x

1st Blog Birthday Giveaway!!

Bonjour!

I've been waffling on within this little space of the net for a year now and can hardly believe how time has flown!  My first 'proper post' published on Sunday 22nd April last year - so to celebrate Beauty and the Biryani's first birthday and to say thanks to you lot for supporting me I'm holding a Birthday Giveaway...!!

These are three of my favourite Liz Earle products which I've either reviewed or included in 'Favourites' posts.  With us (seemingly) coming out of what seems like the longest winter ever, I'll be reaching for each of these to (hopefully) help achieve brighter, smoother, hydrated skin.  You have the chance to win all three ...

• Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask
• Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator
• Liz Earle Intensive Nourishing Treatment Mask

To enter please fill in the Rafflecopter form below.  Please also leave a blog post comment with your email address - so I can get in touch if you win!  The Giveaway will run for approx. four weeks and is open internationally.


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* Please obtain permission/consent from an adult if you are under 18.*
* As with all new products please be aware of possible allergic reaction and remember to test the product suitably first.*


Good luck!

Jen x

My First Giveaway...!!

Bonjour!!

I'm absolutely gobsmacked to have reached over 250 followers! When I started blogging  I really didn't think I would get even 50 followers ... I had no idea how much I would enjoy the experience - I'm loving this blogging lark to bits and wish I'd done it years ago - anyway better late than never. I'm so grateful to everyone who has helped out, followed, taken the time to read my waffle, commented and come back for more!  I've connected with some lovely people and would just like to say a huge thank you...cos it means a lot!  I meant to hold a giveaway last year but didn't have the time to sort it out so without further ado ...the prizes are ...

Accessorize Lovely Day 32 Shade Eye Palette - have heard good things about this particular palette. A decent range of shades in matte, pearl and shimmer.

Seventeen Doll'd Up Mascara and 3 Way Liquid Eyeliner - ok so I'm on a spend ban and am not buying any beauty products at the moment - otherwise I would have bought this new mascara for myself! The 3 Way Liquid Eyeliner was included with the mascara so a bonus!

To enter please fill in the Rafflecopter form.  The Giveaway will run for just under three weeks and is open internationally.

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*Please obtain permission/consent from an adult if you are under 18.*
* As with all new products please be aware of possible allergic reaction and remember to test the product suitably first*


Good Luck!

Jen x

Illamasqua Goodies!

Bonjour and Happy 1st December!

Did I mention that I recently won a Giveaway?  Well I did.....run by the lovely Lola from LolaStar Hearts whose blog you can check out either here or on my Groovy Blogging Babes down to your right!

Here's the prize.......!!! The Illamasqua Alter Ego Mystery Selection Box ...

 

The mystery box contains the Illamasqua products above - it's a mystery no more...!

Nail Varnish in Collide
Liquid Metal in Electrum
Lipstick in Blaze
Powder Blush in Create
Powder Eye Shadow in Never
Intense Lip Gloss in Twist

Brilliant eh?  Can't wait to have a play with this little lot...I see reviews and swatches coming out of my ears! Thanks again to Lola!

I've not tried out any products from Illamasqua...yet...have you?

Jen x