Here comes the sun #1

Hello, we're back! Today I (Fiona) want to share some summer things with you. Mostly because my boyfriend has decided laying bikinis out on the surfaces all over our flat just isn't the done thing, even if they are really, really cute. I discovered his thoughts on the matter when I found them stuffed in a drawer. But I'm sure you guys will appreciate them more, so here goes from the top....

1. Sunset bikini - Primark, £7 

2. Hawaiian hair grip - ABC (USA)

3. Scent, shower gel, lotion - Victoria's Secret, £11 each

4. Geometric bikini - Primark, £7 

5. Sunglasses - Zara, £20

6. Earrings - Ursula's Designs, £5

I'm off to Spain to see Barcelona, Salou and lots of other lovely places (there's talk of a Cava winery tour) in under two weeks, so the countdown until bikini season is ON. I'm so glad I managed to get in there early with these Primark styles, because I think I struck gold with the price and patterns...hence the 24/7 display in my flat. Victoria's Secret beauty products have always been a favourite of mine, probably mostly down to the fact that I can't get them freely in Glasgow if I'm honest, but I was all over these during my trip to London a few weeks ago (more on that later) and I always love to take something sunny scented on holiday with me to serve as a constant reminder of the trip come rainy days back home. The coconut and vanilla scent is just great, and I got them in the 5 for £30 deal which I think is excellent for stocking up on a selection of the amazing VS scents and body care items. Pop a little Hawaiian flower in my hair and I don't need much more for 10 days in the sun...right?

Caitlin will be back with her summer holiday picks later in the week.

What are you packing for summer?

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Fake Up: Benefit solve the mystery of good concealer

Let’s just start by saying that my first official blogger event for Sisters Don’t Share could not have gone better. Benefit is one of my favourite make up brands so I was excited to see what the launch of new product Fake Up would bring.

As Fiona and I arrived at Hugh’s Champagne bar in House of Fraser Glasgow, we were greeted with a glass of Champagne, canapés (not your usual Monday evening is it?) and all the lovely Benefit and blogger girls.

After a lot of chat we got down to business and Benefit’s head make up and trend artist (and brow expert too!) Lisa Potter Dixon told us all about the fabulous new Fake Up product.

What we learned

Fake Up hides a concealing core within an outer layer of moisturiser, banishing dark eyes and smoothing out any lines while adding a boost to your skin with vitamin E and apple seed extract. With three flexible shades, there’s a colour for everyone – and Lisa passed on some tips on using shade 3 to contour cheeks, even if you normally use a lighter shade under the eyes.

Caitlin (my first blog post for Sisters Don't Share!)

The verdict

Caitlin’s review

After a long Monday in work, my tired eyes were not looking so hot, but after applying Fake Up my dark circles disappeared and my eyes looked bright and fresh. Unlike other concealers that I feel dry out my skin, Fake Up instantly nourished. Not only does it work wonders on my dark eyes, it smells amazing too and comes in beautiful packing, as expected from Benefit.

Fiona’s review

I arrived at the Fake Up launch excited, but not sold on the product as I’m not really a concealer girl – too many bad experiences with strange powdery orange marks. However, as soon as I got my hands on Fake Up and saw the moisturising outer layer I knew it was different. And by a strange turn of events I managed to do the ultimate under eye concealer test mere days after getting introduced to Fake Up – the red eye flight to London from Glasgow. Which I managed to look fresh and awake for despite feeling like an angry goblin inside. Did I just type that? Yes I did. And on a better day I gave shade 3 a shot for contouring on my cheeks, which worked out quite nicely. All and all I’d say 5 stars for Fake Up, and I can’t help but compare it to Touché Eclat for under eye cover up - I’d really say it works as well.

Fake Up went on sale today on the Benefit website and retails at £18.50 - will you be trying it?

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Ch Ch Changes

Sisters Don't Share is changing in a strange and literal sense - but it's all for the better I promise. It's growing up shall we say - from a blog that complained about sharing stuff with my sister...to a blog that is shared entirely with my sister Caitlin (proud face). Say hi to Caitlin here:

Welcome to the new Sister's Don't Share - shared between myself and my sister. And we want to share beautiful and nice things with you. Because sharing makes the world go round. Or something like that.

Read our new about section here.

Come back tomorrow for Caitlin's first post and my review of the soon the hit the shelves Benefit product Fake Up.

Over and out!

GSA fashion show 2013

Yes it's that time of year again - the Glasgow School of Art fashion show is back next week. And I have lovingly crafted a little guide that might just help you make the most of it...

Step 1: Watch the video below, feel inspired

Step 2: Rush to Ticket Scotland, The Arches, the GSA shop or Union and buy a ticket

Step 3: Do your research - visit the GSA fashion show blog & Facebook page

Step 4: Turn up at The Arches in your finery (preferably with a camera/iPhone in hand to capture the extra-good parts - I will be making the most of my favourite new obsession, Vine) on 5 or 6 March at 7pm or 9pm...this step works best if you bring the ticket from step 2

Step 5: View the wonderful collections live and in person

Highlights include the third year Textile students’ collections inspired by the Ballets Russes. Expect theatrical beauty - the team worked with heavyweights such as Royal Conservatoire Scotland, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Ballet and choreographer Hubert Essakow to bring together a show inspired by the centenary celebration of The Rite of Spring.

Another sure hit will come from the third year Fashion students who will be presenting work featuring contemporary application of Harris Tweed. As someone who falls in love with Harris Tweed over and over again, I cannot wait to see how this is applied by the esteemed GSA fashion school.

Step 6: Feel inspired again

The GSA Fashion show 2013 will be held at The Arches on 5 and 6 March at 7pm and 9pm with tickets priced £7/£5 - see you there! I will be attending with my sister, who (and not to give too much away) will be A LOT more involved in Sisters Don't Share in 2013. We're in the midst of planning now. Watch this space...

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