March 2019 Favourites

This month has been interesting, I have some big news that will be shared in a blog post soon so haven't really had a lot of beauty favourites but others I have. Sorry if this feels rushed but it kind of was.

MUSIC & PODCASTS

Jonas Brothers - Sucker
I loved Jonas Brothers when I was young so when I found out that they were bringing out new music I was extremely excited but to be honest I LOVE this song.

Kygo ft. Miguel - Remind Me To Forgot
Kygo is amazing and I have been getting into his music more and more.

1st Birthday of The Blog Of Alicia Maude + GIVEAWAY

Happy Birthday to The Blog Of Alicia Maude.

I have setup YouTube channels and blogs prior to this one and never felt it was right for me so to be able to say my blog is a year old is different.
To celebrate my 1st anniversary or 1st birthday I have decided that I needed to make a few changes.
My upload schedule will be changing so my 1st year I uploaded every Saturday and did Blogmas, from now on I will be uploading on Wednesday and Friday as well as Blogmas, still uploading at 10am.

I have also decided to do a giveaway on my Instagram page to celebrate my 1st anniversary so if you are interested then check it out for the chance to win the following:

• Face Compact Book By Sam & Nic Chapman 
• What If?
• Fame
• Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash 75ml
• Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Buttercream 50ml
• Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub 50ml
• Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Hand Food 50ml
• Grounded Body Scrub Coffee Scrub in Peppermint
• Montagne Jeunesse Soften Sock Masques
• Montagne Jeunesse Soften Glove Masques
• Montagne Jeunesse Blueberry Blast Mud Masque
• Yes To Tomatoes Clear Skin DIY Powder-To-Clay Mask
• Garnier Ultimate Blends Honey Treasures Hair Mask
• Yes To Blueberry Cleansing Facial Wipes
• Nails Inc Blossom Nail Lacquer in Columbia Road
• Maude & Noah Caramel Latte Candle in Rose Gold

RULES:

• Follow me on Instagram @theblogofaliciamaude
• Like the photo above that is on Instagram
• Giveaway opened: Monday 25th March 2019 at 9am (UK time)
• Giveaway closes: Sunday 5th May 2019 at 9am (UK time)
• Winner will be chosen at random using an app and announced on my Insta-story at 10am.

REVIEW: The Ordinary High-Spreadability Fluid Primer

I am going to try this primer with a variety of foundations with half of the face with the primer (my right, your left) and the other half no primer (my left, your right) to see if it is worth it. I am also using all of the same makeup like bronzer, highlighter etc even eyeshadow so that it's a fair test.

CLAIMS:

• lightweight serum-like formula that increases the spreadability of subsequent complexion makeup to help avoid the unnatural and uneven accumulation of pigments especially around the eyes and on dry skin
• formula also acts as a light, non-oily surface hydrator for a natural dewy look

HOW TO USE:

1. Use as the last step in skincare regimen as a makeup primer.

REVIEW: Balance Active Formula™ Gold Collagen Hydrogel Lip Masks

Balance Active Formula™ Gold Collagen Hydrogel Lip Masks contains Colloidal Gold which has healing properties and Marine Collagen helps smooth and protect skin structure. There are two of these masks in the box so I thought I would try both to see if it actually works.

CLAIMS:

• Fuller looking lips
• Moisturise and smooth
• Revive dry lips

February 2019 Favourites

This month has been slightly stressful so if this blog post seems a bit rushed I apologise.

BEAUTY

Barry M Nail Polish in Cashmere
I can finally paint my nails and decided that I would treat myself to a new nail polish and saw this new shade from Barry M and had to have it.

REVIEW: The Oscars Awards 2019 Outfits

I will admit I didn't watch The Oscars but I did look at social media and the DailyMail for pictures of the guests outfits so here is my ratings on them.

Amandla Stenberg

I love this Miu Miu dress so much, she looks stunning, I love the 20s flapper style dress.
Star Rating: 5/5

Ashley Graham

I am unsure about this dress, I do love Ashley Graham but there is something about it that tells me to scream NO!
Star Rating: 3/5