I'm back folks! It's been a long while since I posted on the blog, work was busy and I just didn't have much motivation.
If you follow me on Instagram then you'll probably know that I was recently in Mykonos..because I haven't stopped going on about it, and probably won't any time soon either! But before I went I made an order (or three) on Pretty Little Thing and no word of a lie, I was literally obsessed with EVERYTHING.
I hadn't ordered anything off their website for a while, but I feel like the quality of their pieces has improved so much that it has literally become my go-to online store (sorry ASOS).
Anyway, I thought I would share some photos of one of my favourite outfits that I wore. This cute little bralet paired with the most gorgeous paperbag waist shorts were perfect for a warm evening in Mykonos, sipping cocktails and eating far too much food.
This bralet (well, it's technically a bikini top) was one of my favourite finds! As soon as I saw it it went straight in to my basket! It reminded me of the gorgeous Dior bralet that I've lusted after since I first saw it on Victoria from InTheFrow
Outfit:
Pretty Little Thing Top is unfortunately sold out
Pretty Little Thing Shorts here
Adidas Sliders here
Ray Ban Sunglasses here
Zara Earrings sold out but similar here from Bigger the Accessories
Bondi Sands Gloss Glow here
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I don't know about you guys but now that March is here I'm starting to get sooo excited for spring!
With all the beautiful spring/summer pieces starting to sneak their way in to the shops it's the perfect time to start buying for the season that is (hopefully) just around the corner!
The lovely team over at KoKo Couture were kind enough to contact me and with that sent me over the stunning Zoe Faux Suede Clutch to style up
First of all, I was so surprised at the size of the bag, it can literally fit everything in, including my camera without even looking bulky. Second of all is the quality of the bag, it's a gorgeous soft faux suede and the silver hard wear and detailing is stunning!
Today I styled the bag as a clutch, however it does come with a silver chain which you can easily attach if you want to style it as an over the shoulder or cross-body bag
I teamed it up with this blue striped shift from Next, a pair of Topshop Joni Jeans and my favourite Michael Kors Silver and Blue watch (which is actually now half price!)
I've worn this bag a few times now and I'm really impressed with it! The collection is available online now at the KoKo Couture website and they are also being stocked in Topshop so, keep your eyes pealed as the whole collection is totally gorgeous!
What are your favourite spring/summer items?
I was recently sent some false eyelashes to review from the lovely people at Threads Beauty
I received 3 different styles in Be-Bop, Emiloo and Angel Eyes and each come with their own eyelash adhesive glue which dries clear
Since these 3 sets of lashes are so different you can create a range of different eye looks with them and there will be a pair for you whether you prefer to create a more natural look or a dramatic look
First of all I tried out the Be-Bop lashes
These are perfect for creating a really natural eye look by giving you a bit of extra length
Next up I tried the Emiloo lashes, which I think are my favourite!
They have quite a similar finish to the Be-Bop lashes but they are thicker near the band which creates a perfect fluttery, but still quite natural look
And finally are the Angel Eyes lashes, these are much thicker and are perfect for creating a more dramatic look. As they are thicker the band is also slightly thicker so having liquid eyeliner on for these ones is a must (unless you're an absolute pro or a wizard)
Overall I'm really impressed with these lashes, there are lots of different styles to choose from which means you can create whichever eye look you're after. The adhesive glue that comes with them is great too, personally it reminded me of the Duo Lash glue which is one of my favourites as it's so long lasting! The lash bands are quite long so you can cut them to fit should you wish. I applied the lashes wearing liquid eyeliner because I always wear eyeliner if I'm wearing falsies - I just haven't mastered putting them on without eyeliner yet, I swear it's impossible?!
Have you tried out the Threads Beauty eyelashes yet?
Which is your favourite brand for false eyelashes?
Last month I was walking through New Look when I noticed that our store had started to stock the revamped New Look beauty range so, of course, I got ridiculously excited.
I decided to pick up the 4 Pack Oval Brush Set. After seeing similar brushes being raved about by a whole bunch of beauty bloggers and knowing that these brushes can be preeeetty expensive I was suprised to find out that this set of 4 cost only £19.99! Basically, it would have been rude not to try them.
I also picked up two of the stick foundations in the shades Natural Beige and Chocolate. I had been wanting to try a stick foundation and with these costing just £4.99 I thought I'd give them a try. The Natural Beige shade is perfect for my skin tone and I picked up the Chocolate shade to try as a cream contour
The Oval Brush Set contains a large foundation brush, a bronzer/blusher brush, a contour brush and a concealer brush. I love the style of them with the black handle and silver hardware, personally I think they look a lot more expensive than they are. My only fault would be that the handle is a little flimsy, but I tend to automatically hold the oval rather than the brush anyway as I find it a more comfortable and easy way to control the application of foundation.
I've been wearing the stick foundation for over a month now so that I could do a proper review and.. I absolutely love it! For me, it's the perfect everyday foundation, the product is really creamy and so application is nice and easy which is great (especially for those early mornings before work when you try to do your makeup with your eyes half shut!)
The Chocolate shade I was using to cream contour is also really impressive! It's the perfect shade for my skin tone and again blends really nicely into the foundation so you don't end up with any harsh lines.
I've been applying the foundation and contour with the foundation brush and the contour brush from the set and it leaves a really even finish on the skin which you can see below
Overall I've been really impressed with the New Look beauty products that I have tried so far. The brushes are super soft and apply the foundation really well without eating up all the product. PLUS (big plus) none of the hairs in the brush fall out, which is what I was expecting given the price of the set!
The foundation sticks were also amazing, they leave you with a medium coverage which you can build up and have an in between finish, not super glowy but not really matte either. It also has pretty good staying power and lasts for most of the day without going patchy
The only thing I would suggest is using a powder to set and lock in the foundation (or a setting spray) as I did find it transferred on to my hand if I touched my face
I will definitely be picking up more products from the range soon as I have been pleasantly surprised with these ones!
Have you tried any products from the latest New Look beauty range yet?
ColourPop Cosmetics was one of those brands I had been wanting to try for a long time! When they advertised that they were doing free international shipping (which is available for the rest of this year!) I couldn't help but treat myself to some of their products.
With there being sooo much to choose from I headed over to YouTube to see what people recommended and soon enough my basket was filled up.. it was all too easy! I ended up picking 4 of the Ultra Matte liquid lipsticks, 1 of the Lippie stix, 3 Super Shock Shadows, a Super Shock Sheen highlighter and an eyebrow pencil (which I forgot to photo..oops)
To start with, I love the packaging of the Ultra Matte Lips, it's so simple and I like that you can actually see the product
When I first swatched these I wasn't sure what to expect. Although they're hyped about A LOT across the beauty blogger realm, I was a little sceptic purely because of the price point which is just $6.00 each! But there is a very good reason why people have been shouting from the rooftops about these, because they really are amazing. The colour pay off is perfect, they do not go streaky and they do not budge - trust me, I literally had to scrub my arm with all sorts and it still left a mark!
From top to bottom we have
1. Time Square
2. Clueless
3. Viper
4. Baracuda
5. Lumiere
(Time Square, Viper and Baracuda actually came as a set and cost only $15.00!)
Another great thing about the Ultra Matte Lips is that they aren't too drying and they don't crumble or transfer at all. Basically they are an all around great product and I think I need more..
Next is the Lippie Stix pen, you can see in the picture above how amazing colour is, and this product is so creamy and easy to apply. The colour lasts well but it does transfer a little when eating/drinking, but that isn't something that bothers me, especially when the Lippie Stix sell for just $5.00!
Next we have the eyeshadows. Seeing as I don't wear eyeshadow that often (it's definitely something I need to practice!) I went for some safe colours - ones that I figured would make me look less like I'd been punched in the face
Again the colour pay off is incredible with these little beauties, the texture is so creamy and they're really easy to work with as they blend like a dream!
From top to bottom is
1. LaLa
2. Sequin
3. On The Rocks
Again these eyeshadows are just $5.00 each but you can also buy them in sets (and there are some really amazing ones!)
The same can be said for the highlight. I went for something with a gold undertone as I didn't have one like this yet, and I'm definitely glad that I did. This one is called Butterfly Beach, it's quite subtle as it isn't filled with glitter so it's definitely something that you can wear day to day but you can also build it up by adding a powder highlight over the top!
Finally I tried out the eyebrow pencil in the shade Taupe. It's a retractable pencil with a spoolie at the other end which is always a winner! I picked this up for when I'm at work - I love my ABH Dipbrow Pomade but it's a little much for work!
Have you tried any products from ColourPop yet? I think I might need to pick up a few more products, I've got my eyes on the Just Peachy Ultra Matte Lip set!
Earlier this week I received a little parcel from Dr PawPaw containing three of their Multipurpose Soothing Balms. Having used the original lip balm in the past I was super happy to receive these as this stuff is literally a lip saviour! If you're like me and suffer from chapped lips in the autumn and winter months then I would seriously recommend that you try these!
As a multipurpose balm you can also use it on any dry patches of skin - it is enriched with Vitamins A, B, C and E which work to provide intense hydration and repair damaged skin
As well as the original balm, you can now also get the Peach Pink Tinted Balm as well as the Ultimate Red Tint. I have tried out both of the tinted balms since I received them and they both give you a subtle colour and the formula is still the same as the original balm
The ingredients in the Dr PawPaw soothing balms are simple and consist of just Carica Papaya, Aloe Vera, Olive oil and Petrolium jelly. They are paraben free and they are not tested on animals!
What are your favourite products to combat dry skin and lips in the A/W months?
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Recently L'Oreal Paris added some new products to their Elnett range including a new Heat Protect Styling Spray and the new Creme de Mousse. The Creme de Mousse product is available in 3 different formulas, and after watching Victoria's (InTheFrow) YouTube video on how to achieve big bouncy curls (you can watch her tutorial here), I just had to get my hands on the Volume and Strong Hold Mousse.
Both the new products come in the classic Elnett Gold packaging which I think looks beautiful especially considering the price of the products!
I have used heat on my hair since I was around 12 years old to try and tame the curls which I hated when I was younger, as lovely and thick as it looks when it is curly, as soon as I straighten it, it turns lifeless and about as flat as a pancake. Most volumizing products I have tried seem to work when they're first applied but then shortly afterwards my hair is back to its flat ways, so I thought I would put the Creme de Mousse to the test!
(Ever start painting your nails and forget to do the second hand?...yep!)
I usually leave my hair until it's almost dry before quickly finishing it with the hair dryer, just because the less heat the better! So before blow drying it I applied the mousse to the roots roughly, I added a bit at a time just to make sure I didn't go overboard!
Then I whacked my head upside down and blow dried for a few minutes.
The product felt really lightweight and it smells lovely
I know I don't have a picture of what my hair would usually be like at this point but trust me, it felt and looked a lot thicker than my normal post blow dried hair!
Another really good thing I noticed is that my hair still felt clean! I didn't feel full of product or sticky at all so I was really impressed
Then I picked up the Heat Protect Styling Spray, again there are a few different formulas but I picked up the one that claims to be Ideal for Straighteners which apparently protects up to 230 degrees C! I sprayed this just through the ends of my hair and brushed it through before applying heat
Again this spray smelt really nice and didn't leave my hair feeling full of product
Here is the finished look, it might not look overly voluminous to some, but my hair feels and looks so much thicker than it normally does and it actually lasts which is more than I can say for most volumizing products that I have tried in the past! For a product that only costs £5.99 you really can't go wrong and I would definitely recommend it!
Have you tried any of these new products? What are your favourite products for adding extra volume to your hair?
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(Sorry for the poor Instagram edit quality!)
So I know summer is over but I though I would share with you my favourite LBBD. This little beauty is from Boohoo, and it's been a go-to beach dress for me this year.
One of the beautiful things about living in Jersey is that you are never far from a beach and that means, you can never own too many beach dresses/cover ups!
(I promise I'm not giving you evils, I was facing the sun and I could barely keep my eyes open!)
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Boohoo dress here
Topshop Denim Jacket here
Abbott Lyon Tan Suede Watch here
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So we all know that Autumn/Winter is fast approaching, and if you're anything like me this isn't a time that I find exciting whatsoever - I'm a summer girl. When I see people getting excited about wearing jumpers and getting under a blanket to watch a film with a hot chocolate I just don't get it - I'd much rather be watching a film in a big baggy tee with a pint of ice-cream, or better yet down the beach waiting for the sunset.
That being said, I love any excuse to add new seasonal pieces to my wardrobe so I decided to put together 3 different outfits for Autumn to share with you - day time/ casual, dinner date and a night out!
There's a mixture of high street and designer items (not that I can afford a designer label but I got carried away on Polyvore.. if only money grew on trees) but I will include cheaper alternatives in the shop links at the bottom of each outfit!
1. Day Time/ Casual
Balenciaga Race Runners have been at the top of my wishlist for quite a while now, and that is where they will probably stay thanks to the somewhat hefty price tag! They're a sports luxe dream though right?!
2. Dinner Date
That being said, I love any excuse to add new seasonal pieces to my wardrobe so I decided to put together 3 different outfits for Autumn to share with you - day time/ casual, dinner date and a night out!
There's a mixture of high street and designer items (not that I can afford a designer label but I got carried away on Polyvore.. if only money grew on trees) but I will include cheaper alternatives in the shop links at the bottom of each outfit!
1. Day Time/ Casual
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1. Topshop Bomber Jacket here
2. Newlook Jumpsuit here (Only £18)
3. Michael Kors Bag here
2. Dinner Date
I think this is my favourite outfit of them all! At least I have the shoes - I'm obsessed with the perspex Yeezy vibes these heels have
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1. Miss Selfridge Leather jacket here (Only £49!)
2. Cami here (Only £10!)
3. Topshop Jeans here
4. Romwe Bucket Bag here (Only £12 in the sale!)
5. Ego Official Perspex Heels here
3. Night Out
Slip dresses are everywhere at the minute and they look amazing paired with a pair of thigh high boots. The Chloe 'Faye' bag ... need I even say anything? It's just perfect
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1. Chloe Faye Wallet bag here, Similar/dupe from YesStyle here (Only £20!)
3. Nelly.com Thigh high boots here
Which outfit is your favourite?
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