Fashion & Beauty Haul - H&M + Boots

Here is my latest video; a haul of things I picked up at Westfield recently.

I bought some fab things from H&M for spring/summer-y weather in London, as it's still so freezing!

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Drugstore Haul! Rimmel, Real Techniques & More

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This is a video I just uploaded yesterday, and I honestly love when bloggers use visuals when talking about products and reviews, so take a look at the video and if you'd like a review of each product let me know in the comments!

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Huge Fashion & Beauty Haul!

Here are all the goodies I've found recently in shops, and even a charity shop. Some may not like this method, but charity shops are often a great place to find vintage and designer items. The sizing may be a bit off at times, but that's easy to fix!

The first half are beauty products I've received from Cosmo magazine, and then from Superdrug I picked up some nail art accessories.

The clothing is the most exciting part; I found a D&G dress which is perfect for summer and maybe playing tennis in. A Karen Millen skirt which is more autumnal but I may find somewhere to wear it soon, and last but not least these YSL (or Saint Laurent as it is now) for just £5! The label checks out and they are very well made. And the sizing is a bit big but better loose than too tight.

I love the cigarette pant look and these would go really well with sandals or ballet flats this summer.

I also purchased a pair of cute storage boxes for £2 and I'll be keeping them in plain view in my room so I can appreciate it!

What are your summer buys?

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Céline It Up!

Céline has blown up as a brand in the past year as I recall.

Much like Acne, it's become a must-have brand and the handbags have been sellout, particularly the Luggage Tote.

When I noticed this in a charity shop window I'm pretty sure my heart skipped a beat! Like any shopaholic worth their shoes, I have a good eye for standout pieces, so I went and investigated. The saleswoman said it was new and it looked to be in perfect condition, better yet, I only paid £30. 

It certainly isn't the typical designer bag but I love it, and it definitely has a vintage feel to it. It's the right size for shopping trips or day trips as it has a strong shape so everything you need fits inside.

What do you think?

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OOTD: Zara & Céline

What I'm wearing:

• Zara Turqoise Shirt with gold detailing and cut-out
• New Look Tall dark wash skinny jeans
• Ugg Boots (Tall Brown)
• Vintage diamante bracelet
• Calvin Klein quilted coat
• Céline handbag (featured in a previous post)

I wore this for a catch up dinner with friends at the beginning of April, hence the warm attire.

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My Skincare Routine: Combination Skin

I should start off by explaining that I have combination skin. As long as I can remember my skin has been prone to acne, particularly on my T-zone and around my mouth and chin. I've tried many different solutions but none had staying power. 

First, I wanted to conquer my sensitive rosy cheeks and around my nose, as it was a hassle to have to conceal constantly. I use seperate products for that so comment below if you'd like to see that.

I also went to the doctors for treatment so that combined with this gave me an overall calming effect for my acne.

Acne scarring is also a big issue, probably for a lot of us girls, so using face-masks and treatments is essential. Occasionally I will use bio oil or sudocream. 

My Favourite Products:

• Uroda Melisa cleanser (Polish brand, Simple has great alternatives)
• Lancome Tonique with rosewater, ideal for sensitive skin like mine
• TBS Blue Corn 3-In-1 Deep Cleansing Mask I use once/twice a week
• Nip + Fab Pigmentation Fix for acne scarring and imperfections
• Garnier Pure Active Spot Roll On really dries out/ minimizes spots 
• Laidbare Pack Your Bags treatment/moisturizer for under-eye bags

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Summer Style Series: Maxi Dresses

Over the years, maxi dresses have truly become a staple for us girls during the summer. These can be dressed down with a jean jacket, sandals or dressed up with heels, jewelry and a clutch bag.

Usually for the plain block coloured dresses I stick with Primark but for fancier or more trendy options I'll look online before purchasing one.

Here are three websites which feature some fabulous choices, along with my top picks:

MissRebel.co.uk - For a night out or a party this classic black dress takes on a sexy side with sheer panels

HouseofFraser.co.uk - I love this Grecian style dress, it's perfect for daytime and would work really well with a cardigan or jean jacket for chillier evenings in the summer 

Myeveningdress.co.uk - This is perfect for all you girls who need Prom dresses. They come in a variety of colours and are on a special offer at the moment. This would go really well paired with a twisted updo or braided style.

Those are my picks. Let me know in the comments what your favourites are for this season and summer!

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Neon Glitter NOTD

I wanted to try something new for spring, rather than a single block colour.

Different coloured tips or a half moon design is very trendy at the moment. This is so easy to do, and I might even make a quick tutorial on this look.

I used 

LA Colors for the blue and glitter

               Sally Hansen for the top coat and base coat

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What's in my holiday bag?

My last post surely informed you all that yes, I am back at working on YT videos! So many of you have been so supportive and kind, messaging me that you love the videos and hope I make more!

Here is a LINK to my channel.

More videos will be up shortly!

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Youtube Vloggin' - Beauty And Fashion

Hey guys,

So just an informal post on my youtube channel!

I've restarted it for good , I took a 2 year break but it feels like the right time to restart it. I miss making videos and its a great hobby, but we'll see what I can make of it...

Here is the LINK

Thanks for reading, and let me know what videos you'd like to see, I will still be posting on this blog but obviously videos will take a lot of time to create!

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Beauty & Jewelry Haul

What I purchased:

• Nails Inc Mayfair Hand Lotion - has a citrusy, fresh clean scent
• Botanics Cleansing foam wash - great for use in the shower and the morning
• Sally Hansen Forever Stay Moisture Gloss - a shimmery pink colour
• Seventeen for Boots Double Gloss Top Coat - gives your nails extra sheen and cover
• Primark Ring and Bracelet combo - I've been wanting one of these for weeks!

Drugstore, Graze & Asos - The Haul

This is my first official Graze haul on my blog, and I've tried it a few times since February (when these photos were taken). They offer a free trial so go ahead to graze.com if you're interested, but you will need a promo code!

You can't choose your snacks but you do, of course, have some say in what you get. Anyway, the snacks were delicious and really filling. The way I eat them, is I have them for 'tea' rather than during the day, as you have a good balance.

Next I went to the Boots sale and picked up some gorgeous smelling Philosophy shower gels. The great thing about these is that they triple up as shampoo (great when you're running low) and bubble bath so if you are going away for a while on holiday this would be perfect to bring.

Last but certainly not least, I went on ASOS and picked this tribal print skirt. The design reminds me of 'evil eye' but whatever its supposed to be Im sure it would look great with a vest tucked in for the summer. The orange zip is the main reason why I purchased it in the first place!

What do you think?

xoxox