BEAUTY FAVOURITES


It's time to share with you dolls some of the products which have really stood out to me over the last few weeks and I have found myself loving. Being a fashion and beauty blogger I love trying out new products but at the same time I am one of those people that once I find something that works for me I tend to stick to it at least for a while anyway.

 Firstly is my Benefit World famous Neutrals Palette which I recently rediscovered. I love the gorgeous colours although they are shimmery so if your not into that this palette will not be your cup of tea however the bronzy goldy tones are simply beautiful for spring and summer. The pigmentation of these is fab not to mention how vibrant the colours look once applied onto the eyelid. The palette comes with two bronzy cream shadows which I tend to use as a base as this makes the colours pop even more. 

Next is a foundation I received as a gift from my mum it's the Nars Firiming foundation not that I need any firming yet but since she had one spare I decided to give it a go , prevention is key ladies! This foundation has a great coverage which can be as light or heavy as you desire and leaves your skin with a gorgeous flawless finish. I find that it is pretty long lasting but most importantly it doesn't oxidise which is something I think is very important when on the look out for a good foundation.

To apply my foundation I have been loving my Sigma Round Top Kabubki Brush  it buffs your foundation into a flawless air brushed finish ever since I discovered this brush I have not gone back to your regular foundation brush which I found left streaks on my face. 

Skincare wise I am absolutely in love with this Skin Doctors no more pores night cream. I have a full review of this skincare coming up this week so keep your eyes out for that. 

Hair Care wise I am still loving the John Freida Original 6 Effects Serum, this is such a great multi tasking product which leaves your hair silky smooth yet not greasy as well as being a heat protectant at the same time. I am keen to try out the rest of this range including the shampoo and conditioners after trying out this serum. 

Last but not least is the Sally Hansen Airbursh Legs, this is such an amazing and great on the go tanning product, it leaves you looking bronzed and flawless in five not exaggeration there ladies! This product I have previously used all over before and event not only does it give you a gorgeous bronzed skin it leave you with a flawless finish too.

What have you been loving lately?


The last few weeks have been hectic , I have officially moved back to  London! I moved to Cardiff to study Interior Designer at University over four years ago .. Gosh it seems like such a long time ago yet feels like it was just yesterday!! University was a blast and I can honestly say it was the best three years of my life I met some amazing people, experienced the good and the bad sides of it and ended up with an Interior Design degree which landed me a job straight after graduating which I was stoked about and of course said Yes straight away! It was one of the best decisions I made as it has taught me so much and of course in any industry experience is priceless but it got to a point where I felt I needed a change , sometimes life throws things your way which you don't expect , stress takes over your life and you feel a little lost which is I guess how I began to feel at one point , all of my family live here in London  and although I had their support and the support of my friends I felt like I just wanted a change a fresh start and felt like in London I would have more opportunities career wise too so I began to look at the options and here I am although I wasn't expecting to move back so quickly but everything happens for a reason and I am exciting to begin a new chapter in my life although I am going to miss my Cardiff friends a lot!!

Since I have moved back its been hectic I have had a few job interviews which is exciting , I also attended Jamie Laing's Party in London at No.5Cavendish last Wednesday  which was such a fun experience as well as tried to keep up with this blog which I am officially back on track with after taking three days off to just finish unpacking and sort out a few more things but I am  back on track so will be back to posting everyday yay! I have organized myself at last and decided I will be posting a mixture of fashion and beauty posts to mix it up and keep the content of my blog varied.Hello to all my new followers and thank you for all your lovely comments they really do make my day!
I hope your all having a great Bank Holiday Weekend. 



CONFIDENCE IS BEAUTIFUL












BLACK TOP: H&M
SHORTS: PRIMARK
SHOES: PRIMARK
SUNGLASSES: PRIMARK


SPRING FLORAL PRINT





 Spring has finally come upon us and it is time to get those bright coloured clothes out yay!although the UK weather is never really reliable it has been warm enough to get our cute floral dresses out and rock them out at last!! I am in love with this gorgeous Primark yes you heard that right! This dress is from primark and at £13 an absolute bargain and in my eyes Spring 2014 essential. It's so pretty and can be dressed up or down very easily, for those chilly days I paired it with this gorgeous neon pink H&M Blazer which I bought last year and am totally in love with all over again.

What have you been rocking this Spring 2014?!

BLAZER: H&M
DRESS: PRIMARK
SHOES:PRIMARK
SUNGLASSES : PRIMARK


IF FASHION IS A CRIME I PLEAD GUILTY


Yet another monochrome look as I am clearly obsessed with the trend and a little limited with my wardrobe as I only have my wardrobe staples and essentials whilst in the process of moving.  I paired it with my big black bag and a pair of sunnies to add a little edge to the look. 

BLAZER: H&M
BLACK JEANS: RIVER ISLAND
SHOES: NEW LOOK
BAG: PRIMARK
SUNGLASSES: PRIMARK


RARE LONDON : CLOTHES I SIMPLY CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT!



 Rare London have chosen a selection of fashion bloggers and asked me to be part of their "Clothes I simply Can't Live Without" competition. Being a slight shopaholic and clothes lover this can change almost every week so it was pretty hard to narrow it down but I decided to focus on what I have been loving this past few weeks and include those items in this post as they truly are what I have seen myself incorporating into my style pretty much everyday in one way or another. 

If you follow my blog or instagram you may have noticed my slight obsession with the monochrome trend and in particular my white blazer lately which not only is super stylish , super comfy it finishes of each look superbly giving you a clean and chic look , lets be honest ladies simplicity is always on trend.

The White Blazer Craze

I bought my white blazer in H&M for £24.99 which was an absolute bargain if I may say so myself. I have already gotten so much wear out of it and can see it being my staple item throughout the spring and summer seasons. It is such a versatile item as it can be worn with dresses trousers , play suits you name it girl! Personally I love pieces which are versatile as they can be worn with pretty much anything you have in your wardrobe! Score!!!


Leather Trousers ( of course make sure they are faux) 

These have been another big trend this past few months which I have loved and stayed faithful too. These ones I am sporting below are from the Front Row Shop , once again they are extremely comfortable, although they have a lather look they almost feel like your wearing leggings due to the material: comfort and style in one yes please!!!

Black Sandals

Sandals are back in the Fashion World ladies so go get yourself a pair as they are a spring/ summer 22014 essentials. I bought these last year in New Look on sale and I got to say it was one of those 'I am so glad I got you" shopping moments when I discovered them again this spring.

Here's How I styled my ultimate 'Can't Live Without Items": 

LOOK  ONE 




 LOOK TWO


 So if your a bit of a Fashionista and want to have a chance to win £200 for a bit of a shopping spree wait no more and find out more about the competition by clicking here. Once you enter you nominate three other bloggers to take part in this. I nominate :Blooming Flowers in July, Salted Roses & Couture Case as well as any of you that would like to take part in this competition. What are you clothing items you simply can not live withoout?

MONOCHROME LOVE






As you may have noticed I have been loving the monochrome look hence the amount of black and white looks I have been posting lately, also my wardrobe is a bit limited at the moment as I am in the process of moving to London which means I have now moved most of my stuff there. Moving can be a little stressful but  exciting and I am so looking forward to a bit of a change and a fresh start. Nevertheless I am absolutely in love with this H&M White Blazer which I bought for £29.00 absolute bargain if I may say so myself! I already see myself wearing this a lot as I love how it just adds a crisp and clean finish to every look. 

What trend have you been loving latley?

CROPPED JUMPER: H&M
BLAZER : H&M
FAUX LEATHER PANTS:  FRONT ROW SHOP
SHOES: NEW LOOK


SLEEK HAIR ESSENTIALS


Achieving the perfect sleek hair can be quid a challenge but with the right products and techniques it can be achieved in no time. Heat, humidity along with many other factors can turn your hair into a frizzy mess. Prior to styling your hair make sure your you deep condition your hair on weekly basis to keep it in good condition. Today's post will focus more on the styling side of creating the sleek look. I have tried and tested hundreds and I mean hundreds of beauty products and I have to admit ladies it is not easy finding a product that ticks all your boxes , of course there are thousands of good and bad products out there but because we all have different hair types not all work for all of us. Nevertheless here's three products which are my key essentials when I want to achieve a sleek hair look. 

A little about my hair.. I have pretty fine and petty damaged hair as I was blonde for over seven years which has done a little damage to my hair for sure, being brunette now and trying to be more natural with my hair colour has definitely helped but the damage will take a couple of months to reverse for sure. 

So here's what I do to achieve sleek hair....  after shampooing and conditioning I apply the John Freida Frizz Ease Original 6 effects serum on to damp hair , I mainly focus this on my ends so that my hair is not weighed down. This is a great product as it eliminates frizz, protects from humidity , smooths and hydrates at the same time which means you don't have to use multiple products on your hair. 

Once I have applied this onto my hair I usually leave my hair to air dry as I am not a big fan of hair drying my hair unless it is necessary, after my hair is dry I apply the Straight sexy hair balm from mid length to my ends . This products is great at prolonging your hair to stay sleek and smooth for a long period of time, if you have curly / wavy hair like me this will really help it stay smoother for longer. Once those two steps are done spritz a little bit of the Lee Stafford Flat iron Shine spray  which is great as once again it is a multi tasking products. It will protect your hair from the heat whilst leaving it with a nice glossy finish. Personally I love multi tasking hair products as it saves your hair from getting weighed due to product overload. Last step is to straighten your hair with your straightener, I use the GHD hair straighteners as I find they work best for my hair , leaving it silky smooth and frizz free. 

Hair Straightening Tips: 

♥ Brush your hair out prior to straightening your hair making sure there's no knots
♥ Use a tangle teezer or paddle brush to brush through the hair whilst straightening each section of your this will help to keep it smooth and sleek
♥ Make sure you use a ceramic plated straightener as they are a lot better for your hair meaning less damage 

What are your favourite sleek hair products?





SIMPLE IS THE NEW BLACK








MAKE UP 



OUTFIT:
TOP: ZARA
BLAZER: H&M
SHOES: NEW LOOK
BRACELET: PRIMARK

MAKE UP:

BRONZER: LOREA'L
EYELINER: BOURJIOUIS 
MASCARA:MAYBELLINE

CORAL & WHITE SPRING OOTD







BLAZER: H&M
PLAYSUIT:MISS SELFRIDGE
SHOES: NEW LOOK

EASTER WEEKEND FLORAL PRINTS OUTFIT








I hope you all had a Happy Easter Bunnies! I made my way back to London for a long weakend and have been making the most out of the lovely weather ( although it has been a little on and off but hey that's the UK for ya) it has been nice to enjoy the Easter break with my family. Here's what I am rocking today and I am loving it, I love the contracts between the black and the floral print on this jumpsuit. I paired it with these metallic sunnies and a hat , personally I think this is a perfect outfit to make the transition into the warmer Spring weather that is slowly approaching us and I am loving it. 

HAT: H&M
SHOES: NEW LOOK
JUMPSUIT: PREMARK
BRACELET: PRIMARK