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Shirt Dress Primark

Belt Primark

Leggings Topshop

Shoes H&M

Bag eBay

Hand Harness eBay

Watch Argos

Choker Topshop

Nail Models Own Utopia

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Floral/studded bra-let Topshop

Shorts eBay

Belt Primark

Shoes H&M

Watch Argos

Necklace eBay

Hand Harness eBay

Cardigan Topshop

Bag eBay

Nail Models Own Utopia

Glossy Box

I'm not going to go into too much detail about Glossy Box because i'm sure a lot of people have either heard of it or are already subscribed. All you need to know is that for £10 a month ,+PP, once a month, you receive a box of beauty products. These range from the luxury to the high street and from skin care to hair care, from make-up to perfume and more! You normally get 5 products but this can vary depending on what is actually in the box that month. So here's what I thought of the May box...

1. Glossy Box Balloon! The May box was a special birthday box to commemorate Glossy Box's first birthday. 
2. I got too excited opening what was my first Glossy Box and then had to go back and take a picture of it. Oops!
3. The list of products that are in the Glossy box that month. A nice touch to give you a bit of added information which I found very useful. 
4. Noble Isle Bath and Shower Gel. I am yet to try this product yet. Because it's so small I think it will be nice to keep handy as a travel mini...if and when I ever travel. I have heard good things about this brand though and it smells amazing!
5. Lolita Lempicka L'Eau en Blanc sample and Lolita Lempicka Eau de Parfum. I'm so sad that these were only samples and I am very tempted by the full size version. These will be perfect for spring and summer because they have a very light, fresh and girly scent. Not a brand I had heard of before but I will now keep an eye out for in the future.
6. Neal's Yard Re-hydrating Rose Daily Moisture. To be completely honest when I first saw this I didn't know whether to use this on my face or my hands, turns out I prefer it for my face. I also wasn't bowled over by the rose smell but I have got used to it and can over look it because it is a really nice moisturiser. It's not too thick and rich but at the same time you can feel that you have put something on your skin and you feel like it really works. I have very combination skin and I find it doesn't make me too oily but also gets rid of the pesky dry patches. 
7. Collection 2000 Gel Eyeliner. Not a fan. One, I wouldn't wear gold eye liner and two, from a swatch on my hand it has a horrible colour and consistency. Not wanting to be too negative but that found a home in the bin.
8. Eldora False Lashes. I was a bit stunned when I first saw these in the box. They are a lot thicker than I would normally go for as I like more natural fluttery lashes but I'm sure there will be an occasion where I could put them to good use. 
9. A Glossy Box mirror. I like this a lot because I didn't have a hand mirror and it's found a nice place in my bag. 

As you would be waiting for something to come in the post full of luxury beauty goodies I was extremely excited to receive my first ever Glossy Box, especially at the thought of it being the Glossy Box birthday edition. Although I am still utterly in love with the concept I wasn't overly enamored with this specific box. Yes, most of the things I have use for but I didn't think it was anything special. This isn't to say I am disappointed,  I am now just even more excited to see what's in the next box. 

OOTD

Shirt Primark

Skirt eBay

Bag eBay

Ring eBay

Hand Harness eBay

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Spike necklace eBay

Ring H&M

Bangle H&M

Watch Argos

Top River Island

Jacket H&M 

Maxi Skirt eBay

Bag eBay

Sandals Primark

Sunglasses Primark

Caudalie Beauty Elixir

 This product really needs no introduction as I'm sure you've all read or heard about this beauty spray. I bought mine from feelunique for £9.90 with free postage. This is only the small size, the larger size is more expensive but I still think they are a reasonable price.


The basic concept of this is that it's a beauty water which you can spray on your face for various reasons, 1) as a toner under makeup, 2) as a spray on top of makeup to refresh your makeup and 3) as a reviving spritz throughout the day for an awakening boost. 


Now, I got a bit over excited because I have wanted this product for so long and basically had to force myself to take the plunge but I've only had it for a day so I can't really do a full review. I will keep you updated though.


One of the most renowned aspects of this spray is it's smell, some people hate it, some people love it. I personally LOVE it! It's really herby and kind of lemony, definitely very fresh and relaxing. It really reminds me of the stuff you would put on your pillow as a kid when you couldn't breath because of a cold so to me this smell is really nostalgic and comforting. 


When it's sprayed it creates a really smooth appearance to the skin and definitely makes you glow without looking greasy which is great for this time of year. This is the sort of product that is great for when your makeup starts to dry out or go patchy from grease because it's so refining. I didn't buy into it at first, part of the reason I held off buying it, I mean how can a spray of this stuff do all that? But at the end of the day anything Lisa Eldridge recommends I will happily buy. 

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 Jacket Primark

Blouse eBay

Top underneath H&M

Riding pants Topshop

Boots Dorethy Perkins

Gold choker Topshop

Ring eBay

Bag eBay

Watch Argos

Bracelet Miss Selfridge

Nails Essie Chubby Cheeks

Essie Chubby Cheeks

The latest addition to my Essie collection. I purchased this from eBay because it was a bit cheaper than going to the shop to buy it, unfortunately this means that it doesn't have the new diffusion line brush which is soooooo much better. The brush on the original line is so much smaller and thinner. When i went from using the original to the diffusion brush I didn't notice that much difference but now I've gone back I can definitely tell a difference in the quality and ease of application. Apart from that I LOVE this colour! Maybe not showing up so well in the picture but Chubby Cheeks is a gorgeous red/coral with orange undertones which is right up my street. My skin colour does not suit any kind of red what ever form it's in, be it lipstick, nail polish or clothes, unless it has an orange under tone. This colour will be perfect for spring and summer and has a luxurious glossy finish. 

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 Jumper H&M

Jacket Primark

Scarf Primark

Necklace Miss Selfridge

Belt Primark

Levi Shorts eBay

Boots Dorethy Perkins

Watch Argos

Ring eBay

Bracelet Miss Selfridge

Bag H&M

Nails L'oreal

Bodyshop Face Brush

As the name suggests I'm going to be talking about a brush for your face...not something you would ordinarily run to the shops for but hear me out. Since the birth of the Clarisonic Mia, and it's subsequent invasion of skincare favourites among bloggers, I have been interested in it's renowned cleansing qualities, unfortunately being a student I can not afford the £120 price tag so I have looked for alternatives. I came across the Body shop Face Brush.

I bought this for £3, a hefty price step down from the Clarisonic Mia and unquestionably not as good in the quality but for what it does i'm not complaining. Obviously I would like the real deal, one day, a girl can dream but i'm happy with this for the time being. 

I use this nifty little brush in the shower with my Aveeno Radiance Cleanser. I apply the cleanser all over my face and use this brush to work it in to my skin. The bristles were a bit rough at first but once they got wet and had more product on them they softened up. I found that using these two products in combination with each other really helped deep clean my skin for a fresh, revitalized feeling. About 4 months ago I removed a nose piercing which had always caused dry skin on my nose, I have no idea why and even after I took the stud out the dry skin would not go away. Since using this I have had no dry skin on my nose which means no dry, cracking foundation clinging to it. 

This face brush really helped to get rid of dry and dead skin cells without needed a harsh exfoliate, which I find I need if I'm to have any hope of getting rid of dry skin. The look of blackheads and uneven skin tone was reduced almost immediately and the over all feel of my skin was smooth and supple. 

Yes, this isn't the Clarisonic Mia and does not have as good results but for those of us who need a cheaper alternative I strongly recommend this. It gives such a deep clean and removes impurities without leaving your face red or scratched, which I was worried about. Who said we have to pay the big bucks for beautiful skin? 

What are your skincare secrets?

April Favourites

If April hadn't wizzed by quick enough it seems that May is going to do the same! So here they are, better late than never...the products I've been loving all of last month and into this month. WARNING- this post is mainly pictures, any questions about the products or items below please comment. 

 Lush Dream Cream . Lush Dream Wash . Real Techniques Brushes . bdellium Brushes . 123 Bourjois Foundation . L'Oreal False Lash Telescopic Mascara . Topshop Lipsticks in Whimsical and Infrared . Neil's Yard Lip gloss . Me Me Me Dew Pot . GOSH Brow Ink . Body shop Brightening Concealer . Phill Smith Heat Defense Spray . Next Just Pink Perfume . Silver Rings (Topshop, Dixi, H&M and Miss Selfridge) . Stack-able Bracelets (River Island, Miss Selfridge, Dolly Bow Bow, Dixi) . Silver Choker H&M . Guns and Roses Slashed Crop H&M DIY . Stripped Blouse Primark . Levi Shorts Ebay . Crop Top Topshop . Clutch Bag H&M . Pastel Nail Varnishes (Topshop Parma Violet, L'Oreal, Topshop Forget me not) . Wedges New Look . Vans . H&M Peep toe flats .