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As I'm sure you can see, I'm down to my very last drop of Clinique take the day off makeup remover for lids, lashes & lips. I actually got this sample sized bottle in a Clinique Bonus Time Gift bag. While wondering when the next Bonus Time was, so that I could repurchase this product and get some lovely little freebies, I realised that if I like this product enough to buy the full sized version then why not let you guys know what I think about it!

Take The Day Off is great at removing every last trace of makeup, even heavy duty mascara and eyeliners, with perfect ease. I don't really wear much lipstick, but it would definitely also do the same job there. Even though I really know you shouldn't, I have been known to rub away at my eyes when I've been tired, just to get my makeup off quickly before bed. However this just isn't necessary with Take The Day Off. Thanks to the two-way formula, all you have to do is shake well and using cotton wool hold it to your lids for about 10 seconds, wipe very gently and voilà! Every last scrap of makeup is gone! The best bit about this product is that it doesn't irritate my skin in the slightest, even if it gets into my eye! I'm prone to dry skin around my eyes and they can be pretty sensitive at times but I feel comfortable using this every single night, the formula even leaves the skin around my eyes feeling soft and slightly moisturised.

So, I'm definitely heading down to House of Fraser in Leeds between May 12th and 28th to pick up this eye makeup remover as well as the Clinique Bonus Time gift. As Clinique themselves say, 'Clinique Bonus is a great time to discover what's new and your time to receive a great free gift filled with new products, classic favourites and exclusive items only available during Clinique Bonus.' Click here find out the dates and locations of the Bonus Time offers near you!

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I absolutely love tearing through pictures of celebrities at big red carpet events. Some of my favourite posts have been the 'My Best Dressed' series, links to the posts below:

The Grammys 2011

The Oscars 2011

One of my absolute favourite events in the fashion calendar is the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute Gala, for which the fashion conscious A-listers always make the most effort and seriously never disappoint when it comes to gowns! This year the event was in honour of a new exhibit dedicated to the late Alexander McQueen.

Here is my round up of the best dressed:

L-R: Karen Elson, Ashley Greene, Blake Lively

Karen Elson

Alexander McQueen

In honour of the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” exhibition theme it was only right that I started my list with the stunning gold gown worn by Karen Elson. The model actually first donned this revealing piece on the catwalk for McQueen's Spring Summer '04 collection. It still looks amazing 7 years on!

Ashley Green

Donna Karan

Ashley looked amazing in this dramatic sequinned gown and many of the articles you read on the event will agree. The colour and detailing is stunning and you can't really go wrong with such a classic shape. Lovely.

Blake Lively

Chanel Couture

Wow wow wow! Arriving with Karl Lagerfeld, Blake was perfectly dressed in this sari-style gown from her escorts Autumn Winter 2009 haute couture collection. The elegant detailing and figure hugging main section of the dress is a feature regularly seen on the red carpet, however the drape makes this gown stand out from all other dresses on the night.

L-R: Sarah Jessica Parker, Diane Kruger, Rihanna, Eva Mendes

Sarah Jessica Parker

Alexander McQueen

SJP is an absolute red carpet pro and she got it very right again for The Met Ball, following the theme of the night in a 2005 Alexander McQueen gown. Showing off her enviable figure in this beautifully embellished dress SJP embodied class with a high neckline and long sleeves.

Diane Kruger

Jason Wu

Possibly my favourite gown from the night, with a separate skirt it very much reminds me of the beautiful Naeen Khan gown worn by Rhea Durham to this years Oscars. Again, with that perfect embellishment and a black floor-length skirt, the actress was bang on trend. I want!

Rihanna

Stella McCartney

Not always my favourite designer, but Rihanna makes Stella's creation look absolutely amazing! Lacey and revealing, typical of the saucy redhead, it was as if this dress was made for the star!

Eva Mendes

Stella McCartney

Despite my previous statement another Stella McCartney gown has made my list! The electric blue really made Eva stand out from the crowd. I probably would have tried a different belt but the pleats looked amazing and very on trend.

Even though Taylor Swift didn't make my best dressed list I wanted to include this stunning image of her, I think it really optimised the elegance, buzz and atmosphere from the night. Enjoy!