3 Bath Time Favorites!

I LOVE to take regular baths, and i thought i'd share with you my 'Bath Time Favs'

 I have to exfoliate my skin at least twice a week, as it gets really dry and flaky, especially in summer... and like everyone else i don't want scales! I've really been loving this 'The Scrub Of Your Life' by soap and glory, with little micro beads, as it smells delicious, and gets rid of all the dry skin!

I love using bath bombs, as they really hep me to relax when I've had a stressful day! Good ol' Lush is usually the brand of my choice, as they're just so luxurious! My all time favorite one is 'Space Girl' It adds a little bit of sparkle, and no girl can live without sparkle in her life! The scent is amazing, and reminds me of traditional sweets! And best of all? It turns the water purple!

Finally, whilst relaxing i love to use a face mask. My favorite are the peel off ones, but sometimes i like to use thick fruity ones when i'm having a 'pamper night' (a regular occurrence). I like other brands too, such as the Planet Spa ones, which are great for clearing out my pores! 

Leanne :)xx

A BEAUTY TAG!

Hello, my little lovelies, i thought i'd do a tag today! ENJOY!!

How many times do you wash your face daily?

-Twice a day, once in a morning and at night!

What skin type do you have? (dry, oily or combination)

- I have oily skin, which can be a right old pain!

What is your current facial wash?

- Simple moisturizing face wash~i love it

Do you exfoliate?

- Yes, 2-3 times a week, with a harsh facial scrub

What brand do you use?

- T-Zone

What moisturizer do you use? 

-  A Cutacura one!

Do you have freckles?

- nope!

Do you use eye cream?

- I do, Benefits It's Potent

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

-Not really, i was quite lucky!

What foundation do you use?

- Maybelline Dream Matte mouse (sand)

- Rimmel Match perfection (200)

How about concealer?

- MUA Liquid concealer (fair and almond)

- Rimmel cover the blemish (sand)

Do you know your undertone colour?

- I believe its Red

What do you think of fake eyelashes?

- I have never tried them, but i think worn correctly, they look lovely!

Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?

-I did, but actually doing it is a different matter.

What brand of mascara do you use?

-My current mascaras are H & M (which is actually really good) and Collection

Sephora or Mac?

- Over here in Britain we don't have Sephora, so I'm going to have say Mac

Do you have a MAC Pro-Card?

- Nope.

What make-up tools do you use in make-up application?

-. I use a Real Techniques Expert Face Brush to blend my blusher, the RT stippling brush for foundation, RT Powder brush for powder and bronzer and RT setting brush for concealer and highlighter 

Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

-yes, the MUA one.

For the face?

- NYC Face primer, but I'm not sure whether i like it or not.

What is your favourite eye shadow? (Colour or Shade)

- I have so many, it's impossible to choose!

Do you use pencil or liquid eye-liner?

-I have both, liquid for more full faced makeup, and pencil for lighter makeup days.

How often do you poke your eyes with an eye liner pencil?

-I don't think i ever have to be honest...

Do you use mineral make-up? 

- Nope :|

What is your favourite lipstick?

- Natural Collection, Moisture Shine : Raspberry

How about lip gloss? 

- I'm not a big fan of lip gloss really.

What is your favourite blush?

-Top shop, head over heals

Do you buy make-up on e-bay?

-Never

Do you like high street make-up?

-Of course i do! 90% of my makeup is drugstore!

Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

-I once took a Benefit, makeup masterclass, which was pretty fun!

Are you clumsy in putting on make-up?

-Sometimes i can be, yeah haaha!

Name a make-up crime that you hate?

-Bright eyes with bright lips (ew.)

Do you like colourful shades of make-up or neutral tones?

-Neutral. I think it looks more sleek and sophisticated!

Which always has great make-up?

-Mila Kunis has nice makeup. Always. 

If you could leave the house with just ONE Make-up item, what would you use?

- Bright Lipstick

Could you ever leave the house without any make-up on?

- NO

Do you think you look good even without any make-up on?

- NO, i don't even with makeup!

In your opinion, what is the BEST make-up line?

- I'm quite the fan of Rimmel

What do you think of Make-up?

- I LOVE it

Hope you enjoyed today's tag post today guys! I hope it has gave you a little insight into my Makeup Life!

Leanne :)xx

Barry M Gelly High Shine Nail Paints

Hello my lovelies! A short review today! Enjoy!

I was browsing through Superdrug last week, and i came across these bright Barry M nail varnishes!

 I've tried some of the darker Gelly range, but i really wanted to tryout some of the summer colours! I picked up Green berry (left) and Satsuma (right). 

I love the range in general, as they apply really nicely, and in my opinion you can get away one coat if your in a hurry! My favorite of the two, is green berry... I've actually heard that is a dupe for one of the China Glaze ones, which are more expensive! I've already tried out both of these colours, and they seemed to last around 4-5 days with no chips, baring in mind i didn't but a top coat on i think that is pretty good going!

Once applied the nails look soooo glossy without a top coat and in my opinion look like your wearing gel nails! 

I really love all the Barry M nail products, and if your a newbie, i'd definitely recommend for you to give these a go!

Leanne :)xx

Updated Skincare 'System'

*not a review, a regime*

Hello my lovelies! I'm sorry its been a while, i'm planning on having an 'admin' post up next, explaining the situation, so bare with. 

I thought i'd come back with a 'bang' so to speak, and i'm going to share with you my 'Skincare System'. A few months ago, i had a really bad outbreak of spots, which i think is down to stress and eating unhealthily, but i thought it was time to raise the skin care game, and blast them spots!

I'm really happy with the outcome of the 'switch up' as I've discovered some truly great products that are definitely worth purchasing!

Face wash: So the face wash I've been using recently is this Moisturizing Facial Wash by Simple. If you've been reading from me for a while you'll know i'm a big fan of the Simple products. And this ones no different, i lather it up with water smother it all allover my face, and Bobs my uncle. *Cleany Clean Clean Face*

Moisturizing Prep: So before i purchase the Benefit skincare mini's i'd never really heard of moisturizing prep, but i'm so glad i've discovered it! I apply it before my moisturizer, and it just seems to help my moisturizer moisturize? I love it and i would consider buying it full size!

Day cream: I picked this up from The Original Factory Shop for just £1 and jumped at the chance to try it. It gets the job done. It contains pomegranate oils, which help to moisturize! The thing i loveabout this cuticuraone is the fact that it doesn't make me look really oily, which trust me, is a very difficult ask with my skin.

Eye cream: Currently, i'm using the It's Potent eye cream by Benefit! I mainly use this in a morning to awaken my eye area, an add extra moisture (i don't think i could possible incorporate that word anymore. Haha) I'm not a huge fan of the really thick eye creams, so this ones a winner because it's nice and light!

Lip Balm: Now, as you all probably know, BABY LIPS came to the UK a while ago, and i was desperate to try them, as there was so much hype around them in America! I first bought, the cherry one and loved it so went back to pick up just a plain nourishing one! I came back with this minty one and its changed my life for the better! I Love it!

Spot Gel: So to wrap things up we come to the 'Spot zapping gel' In terms of 'spot zapping' this one is a gem! Both me and one of my closest friends use this to fight those foes! And whats better? Its under £1... what a bargain! 

Hope you've enjoyed the post!

Leanne :)xx

Mini Beauty Haul

Hello my little beauties! Last week i did a spot of makeup/beauty shopping, and picked up a few bits and pieces. So i thought i'd share what i bought with you, i've been trying out these bipits over the past week so i'll give you my thoughts so far!

Please excuse the awful photography and dodgy looking hand!

DermaV10 Sea Salt Spray: I bought this from pound land, bargain! It smells good, and does the job, but i think it leaves a crispy residue in my hair, which is a disadvantage, and currently i'm not sure if i will repurchase this because i have tried better. But my hair is pretty dead so that's maybe why it turns my hair crispy? 

Mint Fresh Baby Lips: So far i LOVE this! Its really moisturizing, and smells great! I have noticed a huge difference, and my lips feel much more nourished. I would recommend all the baby lips, they're fantastic! Available HERE

Argan Oil: Again another bipit from pound land, i find alot of bargains there! i can't review this as i've only used it once, but i did notice a slight difference!

Sleek Blusher Pomegranate: As you probably saw in my last post, this was my purchase of the week so i will link that post HERE. i love it, its heavily pigmented. Available HERE

Colour Show Maybelline Nail Polish-  Urban Coral: Now this isn't for me, i bought it as a gift, and therefore haven't tried it... But i do LOVE the colour! Available HERE

Hoped, you liked todays post guys!
Leanne! :)xx

Purchase of the week #1

Sleek Pomegranate Blush

Hello, my little lovelies! Today i thought i'd share with you a new series i'm hoping to introduce to our area of the interweb, 'Purchase Of The Week'. There not going to be long rambly posts, they will be short snappy snippits, and hopefully you'll enjoy them! Alrighty then, on to the post!!

As you can see by the picture above, this weeks purchase was a Sleek Blusher,  in the shade Pomegranate. It a dark, cranberry shade with shimmer running through it. Its highly pigmented, and is great for that rosy cheeked winter glow. However, you do have to e light handed, and apply with care as you can go from white as a ghost, to a glowy as a tomato in seconds. To apply this i would probably use the Real Techniques Setting Brush, as it picks up the picks up the pigment perfectly. I bought it from Superdrug, for £4.49, not too bad for a good blusher! Available HERE 

If my opinion on this blusher doesn't change, i will definitely be purchasing more Sleek Blushers!

Leanne :) xx

Lush Bath time: Space Girl

Hello my little lovelies! As you probably all know, I'm a HUGE LUSHie! Anything that makes bath time alittle more fun, is a bonus in my eyes! I love relaxing in the bath, and letting my worries melt away! I love to pop a little bath bomb in my bath to help with the process, and this one is my all time favorite!

Space girl, is one of LUSH's cheapest, but in my opinion, one of the best! It smells delicious, like sweeties! yummy! And leaves popping candy whizzing and fizzing around your bath!

The glitter makes your bath nice and glittery, amongst the purple-ness and leaves you and your bathroom smelling great!!

I seriously don't have a bad word to say! I can't even grumble at the price £2.25 for LUSH? sounds like a bargain to me!

Hoped you enjoyed today's short 'n' snappy post!

Leanne :)xx

My Top 5 Makeup Brushes!

Hello my little lovelies!!! Today i thought i'd show you my favorite 5 makeup brushes. Now i know this post is a little crammed with Real Techniques Brushes, but hey, these are the brushes i like! I've not tried hundreds of makeup brushes, but I've tried a fair few, and these are the ones that turned out tops! This might change overtime, as i try more and more brushes (i.e. Mac, but my budget doesn't stretch that far yet)

Real Techniques Powder Brush:- £12.99 

I love the softness of this brush, and its perfect for applying powder, (I use it with my Stay Matte powder that everyone raves about, but personally i think the natural collection pressed powder is much better myself.) It applies a nice even layer of powder across my face, leaving a natural look.

Real Techniques Setting Brush:- £8.99 

I know that its not meant to be a contouring brush but that's what i use it for and it works perfectly. It fits under my cheek bones, and leaves a really nice contoured look. I tend to use this with a matte bronzer as im not keen of the shimmery ones. And its relatively cheap compared to most makeup brushes. This one is also very soft!

Seventeen Eye shadow Brush:- £2.00

Firstly can we all just appreciate the price? £2 for an excellent eye shadow brush! It picks up the product well and evenly dispenses it across your eyelid. I actually can use this for 'crease work' but this can be rather tricky and i wouldn't try this if your only a beginner! I definitely advise you try this brush though!

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush:- £9.99

This brush is really dense, and very soft yet again! That's one think i love about the Real Techniques collection, their all SO soft! I find that this brush is great to apply cream and powder blush. I especially love the finish that is given when i use this brush to apply cream blush. If you want a higher coverage foundation brush.

Real Techniques Stippling Brush:- £11.99

I use this brush to 'buff' in my foundation and concealer, and it works a treat! Its good if you want a low-medium coverage. It leaves your foundation looking really nice and glow-y. I  think this is probably my favorite brush of all time as its really that good!! I LOVE it!

Hope you enjoyed this post, my little pumpkin pies! 

Leanne :) xx

Current Hair Care Edit

Hey my little lovelies!! I wanted to give you a quick insight into my current hair care 'system' so to speak! And at the moment i believe it works perfectly with my hair type!!

TRESemme Thermal Recovery, Nourish & Renew Shampoo:- This is shampoo for dry hair heat damaged hair. I tend to use this once a week, as if i use it more often it can cause oil build up in my hair, as it's naturally oily. Available HERE

Babyliss Curl Secret C1000E :- This is seriously revolutionary... It zaps up your hair does 8, 10 or 12 seconds, and then out comes a perfect curl, Its surprisingly easy to use too!! Its not on the cheap side, and i was lucky enough to receive this for Christmas! Available HERE

Alberto Balsalm Green Apple Shampoo & Conditioner:- I LOVE Alberto Balsalm! For one, they all smell very nice, the green apple one is marketed towards my hair type so i though it was best  used this one, but i really like the scent well. Does everything a shampoo should! Available HERE

Enrapture Totem Curler:- The barrel part of this curler is split into three sections, each of which can be changed to different heat settings, which makes it really easy to change up your style regularly. I really like the fact that one heat styler can make so many different hairstyles. Available HERE

Avon Advanced Techniques Moroccan Oil Treatment:- I was lucky enough to receive this one for Christmas, and have tried it out around three times, and so far i'm loving it! It stops frizzies, helps split ends and makes hair silky soft. I don't use a hair mask every time i wash my hair, as i have naturally oily hair... once a week is enough for me! Available HERE

And finally we come to straighteners are straighteners, and these Toni & guy ones certainly get the job done! There quite good, and don't leave your hair damaged when used at the right heat.... Available HERE

Hoped you enjoyed today's post guys!!!
Leanne :) xx

Simple Light Moisturizer Review

Hello My Little Beauties!! Okay, so as you all know I've been raving about this product for months, my obsession goes back years infact! And guess what? I thought it was time i wrote a review finally!!!

Firstly i want to talk about the consistency of this product, its light, but not creamy... its definitely more textured, but i can't quite put it into words. When first applied to the skin as part of my morning routine, it makes my face rather shiny. But after 10 or so minutes it soaks in well and leaves my face looking much more refreshed! I have combination to oily skin, more oily than combination, and i find this can be very hard to cater for when looking for a good light moisturizer. This one though works well for me!! 

There isn't any scent to this moisturizer, which i prefer, as i really don't like putting scented things on my face (apart from the odd lip balm...i can't resist a good lip balm!) as i think of it as rubbing food on my face (yes, weird, i know!) So in conclusion i prefer this as its unscented! 

Another great point about this 'wonderproduct' so to speak is the price. No matter how much i try to put it out of my mind, price always helps me decide whether or not to try a product. And obviously at £3.99 i though this one was worth a go! Let's just say, i was impressed!!! 

In conclusion i do think that this is a great product overall. Price, Product and Packaging are all fantastic! So if you have oily to combination skin then i'd definitely try this one out, as in my opinion its well worth a go!

Hoped you enjoyed today's post guys!

Leanne :)xx 

Favourite Perfumes!

Hey my little lovelies!!! Today's post is going to be my 'Favorite Perfume' post. So then, hope you enjoy and i just want to clarify, that in no way shape or form am i a perfume expert, and i'm also no good at describing smells this is purely to show you my favorites! haha

Next Adore Perfume:-

As you may have previously noticed, this was mentioned in my recent '2013 Favorites' , as it was my most worn perfume last year. Its sweet and strong, and is better after it settles. And best of all? The Price at only £10 for 100ml.. BARGAIN Available HERE

Boots Natural Collection Vanilla Body Splash:-

So technically, this isn't a 'perfume', but the scent is strong enough to pass as one. Obviously it smells like vanilla, sweet and rather heavy. It lasts for a long time and is definitely a more winter-y scent in my opinion. Again, its rather cheap £2!! Available HERE

One Direction Moments Perfume:- 

Now, i absolutely love this perfume! Its not cheap or tacky smelling, its sweet and fragrant.  Its not what you expect, it exceeds my expectation! Its not cheap, like the other two, but it's not that expensive for a perfume, of such high quality. For a 50ml bottle like mine its £28.50 and the scent lasts all day! Available HERE

Beyonce Heat Rush:-

Now, i don't exactly know how to describe this one as its sweet, but lighter than the others. This is probably my favorite out of the four as its delicious! I would also say this has more of a fruity note that the others, its rather pricey for 100ml at £38.00, But its currently on offer for £19.00 BARGAIN. Available HERE

Hoped you like today's post guys!!! 

Leanne :)xx

Bath time Beauties...

I don't tend to be much of a bath kinda gal in summer i tend to go for showers, but in winter, i can't get enough baths... When i have a shower, i don't feel as pamper somehow, and i have no clue why, i also tend to use more 'luxurious' products too. And i thought i'd give you a quick insight into what i use in a 'pamper' bath

Avon Advanced Techniques Moroccan Argan Oil:-  I don't always use this specific one, but i always use a hair mask. I was lucky enough to receive this one for Christmas, and have tried it out around three times, and so far i'm loving it, i'm thinking about doing a review soon so look out for that! But in general, using a hair mask, stops frizzies, helps split ends and makes hair silky soft. I don't use a hair mask every time i wash my hair, as i have naturally oily hair... once a week is enough for me! 

Soap & Glory Smoothie star Breakfast Scrub:- I LOVE this stuff! It smells like fudge / maple syrup! Yum... Its really good for exfoliating elbows and knees, and is also good for before shaving your legs and fake tanning! Its a very thick consistency,   and a rather harsh scrub, probably not very good for sensitive/ irritable skin (Scrub Of Your Life from soap and glory is a much gentler scrub) It gets rid of dry skin like a dream! I will definitely be repurchasing this, even though its rather pricey for a body scrub. 

Soap & Glory Clean On Me: - This body wash is in soap and glory's signature scent (like hand food and the righteous butter) Its a perfect body wash, and ensures a nice smelling bath time. I saw on one of MissBudgetBeautys videos, that this wash was really good to use when shaving legs, so i thought i'd give it a try, a by-gum its a winner. It leaves my legs feeling silky smooth! Its very creamy and moisturizing perfect for those winter blues!

Space Girl Bath Bomb: If you saw my post on what Abbie got me for Christmas you would have seen that this is my favorite bath bomb from lush. It smells like sweets and whizzes around your bath tub, what more you want? I'm not going to go into too much detail, as i practically did a full review on that post so check it out. But if your not a big fan of lush, you can just replace it with your personal preference.

Finally we come to Soap & Glory's Righteous Butter: - As i said above, its Soap & Glory's signature scent, thick and creamy. I tend to avoid moisturizing my legs (don't tell the beauty bloggers) as i find it such a chore. But since i tried this i can't get enough, i moisturize after every bath/ shower, and i can definitely tell a difference. My skins looking (and feeling) softer and much more moisturized! And the best of it all? It doesn't feel like a chore anymore, i actually enjoy moisturizing!!! 

Hope you enjoyed today's post my little lovilies!!!

Leanne :)xx

Current Accessories That I Love...

Okay, so these are my current winter accessories! I use a number of these every day, and love them all!

Rose Gold Chain Bracelet: Internationale £3.99

Crawford Clan Tartan Scarf (100% lambs wool): Amazon £16.98 

Bobble Hat: New Look: £7.99

Black Satchel Style Bag: Primark £6.00

Rose Gold Watch:? Similar available from River Island ans Micheal Kors

Burgundy Mittens: New Look Sale £3.50

*All items are from this seasons accessories range*

Hope you liked this short and snappy insight post!

Leanne :) xx

Think Pink Lush Bath Bomb!

         Hello my little lovelies!! I'm going to be reviewing the Think Pink Lush Bath bomb, and its a cutie!

Okay, so as you can see from the picture above, think pink looks as good as it sounds, in comparison to many other Lush bath bombs, its on the smaller side, but there still enough product for your buck!! The three little flowers on top add a feminine touch, but do tend to pop out, to me this isn't a problem but for others it might be so... The smell is described as 'vanilla and Tonka' and to be quite honest i have no clue what 'Tonka' is but it smells delightful,  i'm not the best at describing but, i would say this is a subtle sweet/floral scent that isn't overpowering at all. I used this earlier this morning, and its left its scent all over my skin, yummy! My skin also feels surprisingly soft, which makes me feel like this is definitely worth the money.

When dropped (or popped, which ever you prefer) into your bath, Think Pink fizzes, and turns your bath a wonderful pink colour. Depending on what colour flowers, are on top, swirls of colour also swizz around! When the remainders of the bath bomb disappear into the water, small heart shapes of different coloured  pink confetti are left floating around, eventually these dissolve too, but they do prolong the experience! Sadly, this wouldn't photograph too well, sorry!

So in conclusion, Think Pink is great value, at only £2.50 for all of the above (moisturizing, smell, relaxing). I wouldn't use one every bath time, but i would consider using one often enough to keep me feeling chilled! 

Available HERE

Leanne :)xx

2013 Favourites!!! :)

Now where do i start? Yeah, 2013 was one heck of a year! It seemed to pass by within the blink of an eye. 2013 was the year for beauty, as my obsession for all things makeup grew (it sounds so swish saying that, seems like only last week, oh what a wonderful sense of humor i have tehee!) And, just a quick warning, this isn't a full review of each and every product just an overview!

Skincare:

• No7 cleansing water £9.00
• Clearasil Daily Clear Superfruit Oil and Shine wash £4.99
• Nivea Cleansing face wipes £2.99 ( not photographed)
• Simple Moisturiser £3.99
• Soap & Glory Hand Food £2.50/ £5.00

Makeup:

• Real Techniques Stippling brush £11.99
• Real Techniques Expert Face Brush £9.99
• MUA Undress Me Too palette £4.00
• MUA Felt Eyeliner £2.00
• Barry M nail polishes in general £2-£5.00 

Bath Time:

• Soap & Glory Breakfast Scrub £8.00
• Lush space girl £2.25
• Pecksniffs shower gel £12.00

Random:

• Right guard 72h deodorant £2.29 (not photographed)
• Next Adore perfume £10 (100ml)

Okay, so i hope you all had a great year, a great Christmas , and a good start to 2014! What are your favourites?

Leanne :) xx

This or That Beauty Tag

Okay, so this is a post that we are both contributing to! Yay! Abbie's answers are in purple And Leanne's answers are in light blue.

Makeup

  Blush or Bronzer:   Definitely I'm naturally quite tanned anyway so i tend to use bronzers as definition Blush, i   hardly ever use bronzer as i find it looks a bit strange as i am so pale.         
  Lip gloss or Lipstick: Lipstick easy! Lipstick, lip gloss is too sticky, my hair always ends up sticking to it :L
  Eye liner or Mascara: I'm going with eyeliner, as i think you can create a better definition! Eyeliner, i agree, it     makes more of an impact!
  Foundation or Concealer: A high coverage Foundation? Can i say that? It will double up as concealer too! I       think foundation, because i sometimes use mine as concealer also.
  Neutral or Color eye shadow: Neutral, you can wear it on an everyday basis! Neutral
  Pressed or Loose eye shadows: Pressed! It doesn't get all messy! Pressed, yup i end up making a big mess   if its loose!
  Brushes or Sponges: Brushes, i especially love the Real Techniques ones! Brushes, i never use a sponge

Nails

  Long or short: Long but neat I actually think they look better when they're quite short

  Acrylic or natural: I think acrylic looks nice for fancy occasions, but natural for everyday. Natural
  Brights or darks : Dark for winter, lights for summer! Bright colours, like pastel blue and purple. I think they         look really pretty!

Body

  perfume or body splash: Perfume for winter, fruity body splashes for summer! I prefer perfume, because its       usually a lot stronger and stays with you all day
  lotion or body butter : Body Lotion It depends, you can get so many nice scents in body butters, but i prefer     to use lotions because they seem to be easier to apply
  body wash or soap : Body wash, soap can clog up your pores! Definitely body wash, i never use soap ever! 

Fashion

  jeans or sweat pants: Jeans! Jeans for going out somewhere but sweatpants for lounging because they're         super comfy!
  long sleeve of short: Short Short
  dresses or skirts: Dresses, there more roomy! Dresses
  scarves or hats: Hats they cover bad hair days! Scarves, i don't think hats suit me
  studs or dangly earrings: Studs! Studs, dangly earrings get in the way and can get uncomfortable
  necklaces or bracelets: Statement Necklaces Necklaces, i agree
  heels or flats : Flats Flats just because they're comfier, although heels can look nice too
  jacket or hoodie: Hoodies! Hoodie

Hair

  curly or straight: Textured! Leanne that isn't one of the answers! I prefer straight on me, but curly hair can look   really nice on others
  bun or ponytail: Bun Long ponytails look nice
  bobby pins or butterfly clips:Bobby Pins, or 'hair grips' in the UK Bobby pins
  hair spray or gel : Hair spray Hair spray, i've never used gel
  long or short :Long Long, but short hair can look pretty
  light or dark :Light and dark, it depends! Personally i like dark hair, but both can look nice
  up or down : Down! Easy peasy! Down