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27.2.15

#OOTN





White Knitted Crop Top Zara // High Waisted Ripped Jean River Island // Courts H&M // Bag Primark // Watch and Necklace Michael Kors

Whilst enroute to a quick Nibble at Browns Canary Wharf  I decided to do an OOTN. I wore only simple whites and creams with a few bold items to compliment i.e shoes and bag.

Hope you all like

24.2.15

Zara Must Haves on a Budget


Starting from top left to bottom right

Large Messengers :Reversible Contreat Shopper (various colours) £29.99  //  TRF: Tassel Budget in Black £29.99 //Handbags: Quilted Mini Bowling Bag £19.99
 // Messenger Bags:Compartmented Bucket Bag £19.99

So as all you fashionista may have noticed we are nearing the era of our fall/winter collections and slowly falling into SS/15....but before the big clear out and restocking off our pale opaques SS/15 purchases. I deceided to pick a few budget pieces from Zara that were affordable and could be used throughout the transitional period . All pieces and prices will be listed below. I decided to limit all cost to within a £30, as fashion does not always need to cost you and arm and a leg -thats if you now were to look. And also our main clothing budgets will be going to out new SS/15 wears....of course


Starting with the top left, the design immediately read as MICHAEL KORS tote on a budget (a very good one at that) not only is this bag the most practical but it is also reversible enableing to change your look to a vibrant deep red, for when your mood feels like she/he is Ms Vivenne Westwood.

The second bag drew me to the Shoreditch Hipster look, perfect for those fashionistas, who love to rock the black skinny jean and mid high Chelseas-this bag is a defo must in the Brooks and Lei collection.

The quilted effect of this bag would call out to anyone with an eye for a bold symmetric design, measuring at only 12x20x12 cm, I must admit this bag is a defo "on the go bag"-so phone, (small) make up bag, keys and purse anything else would be a lil squeeze......but at £19.99 nothing else can beat this essential grab and go bag.   

So its no word of a lie this bag is for those sophisticated fashionistas amongst us it is elegant in it's design. Well  structured heels and a long line coat would definitly be this bags bestfriend.

X




22.2.15

Luxury Candles on Budget




Sweet Vanilla and Coconut candle  Primark // Passion Fruit and Vanilla Cream  Primark


So today was just not the day……a quick trip to Westfields turned out to be a full of cyclone when  enroute home. However a couple weeks before I picked up some fragrant candles from Primark for none other then £2 each (bargain) and decided today was the day I was going to set the house on fire……joking.

So by luck there were two candles that consisted of my favourite smells, they had a beautiful relaxing aroma, which would surely ease any stressed out mind. The design was also another attraction 90 degree angles and a plain font perfect for any minimalist or people who just cannot deal with fussy over bearing home decor.

I must say these candle are indeed a delight and smell amazing. Each smell is true to its description and is well worth it cost……to be honest I will be running back to get more before they are sold out! Mr Weston (owner of Primark)  I must admit you have done us proud! I am currently raising a mug of mint tea to this new find.

May I also mention Primark had an array of different smells and colours in this collection including the middle candle which is Jasmine scented.

So get buying before they are sold out.
 xxx



21.2.15

Noir







Wrap Coat Boohoo // Shoes Primark // Wig Ali Express

So she finally came!!! So I just had to show her of. I decided the best way to do this hair look was to go all black as it would provide the perfect background and exposure for the intense ombre on this wig. Although I still have a lot more plucking to do (as it is a middle parting) I could not resist a quick impromptu shoot.

Hope you all like it xx

Winter mini skincare and make up haul



Korres Milk Proteins 3 in 1 Cleansing Emulsion// Clarins Pure melt Cleansing Gel with Marula Oil // MAC Charged Water Hydrating Mist// Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair //MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Dark// Zooeva Luxe Color Blush in "Burning up// Estee Lauder Adavanced Time Zone eye cream// Zooeva Lip Crayon in Sweet Heat 


Hey loves here is a quick snap of my current Jan/Feb favs……….

So all the above have been a major part of my skin care and make up looks. I recently decided to change my skin care products and invest my money in brands that I trusted and truly believed would make a difference in the way I clarify my skin and to help with my oilness and blemishes. After months or reading online reviews and skin care routine on Youtube I managed to scale it down to a few staples 

1.Korres Milk Proteins 3 in 1 Cleansing Emulsion
2.Clarins Pure melt Cleansing Gel with Marula Oil 
3.Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair 

Korres Milk Proteins 3 in 1 Cleansing Emulsion is a creamy cleansing product rich in vegetable oils which allows the product to effectively cleanse, tone and moisturise. Relieving your skin of dirt, sebum build up and also eye makeup. This products natural ingredients also allows it to effectively hydrate your skin and nourish your natural oils.

The Clarins Pure melt Cleansing Gel with Marula Oil is like any other gel cleanser there has been a influx in these type of facial cleansers. They use a gel formula that allows your makeup to gently dissolve as you apply the product using the natural heat from your finger tips, using circular motions. This product can be used on sensitive skin, as many do not contain any harsh product that strip your skin of its naturals oils. 

The Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair was bought as a present, so it was not a product I had not reviewed. I tend you use this product after my cleanser and toner. It stated it should be applied before moisturiser as it is a serum. As I have not been using it for a long period of time I cannot go into full depth of its properties however I can stated that since using this product I have noticed my blemishes are fading at quicker rate and my mid day oily breaks out have been minimal.

As for my beauty products my MAC skin finish has been a staple for many years. I use it to set my concealer if I am not wearing foundation and my foundation when I am. It is long lasting. And one of my MAC products I cannot afford to run out of. 

Moving on to my Zooeva products I have yet to use them so I cannot comment…..however I will be doing a make up look shortly so watch this space!!!