Wednesday, April 30, 2014

#NoBareLips30:Pink Lips

                               
"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better.
                                             Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 



                                           

                                                   On the lips: Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in #02

#NoBareLips30

                        Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes)  HERE 

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

#NoBareLips30:RED LIPPIE


#NoBareLips30: RED LIPPIE

"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better. Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 




                                         On the lips: Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in #22

#NoBareLips30

                        Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes)  HERE 

                             Have you hugged or kissed someone you love today?

Monday, April 28, 2014

#NoBareLips30: Kiss Someone You Love

        #NoBareLips30 Lipstick Challenge. Theme of the day is Kiss someone you love. 



"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better. Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 



Someone I love = My big little brother aka the #BestBrotherEver (yes he made his own hashtag)

On the lips: Neals Yard Goji Berry Lipgloss

#NoBareLips30

                        Details, and Challenge Calendar (Daily Themes)  HERE

                             Have you hugged or kissed someone you love today?

#NoBareLips30 Lipstick Challenge: A Call to Define Your Own Beauty


Did you know that Lipstick is the only beauty/cosmetic/makeup product has a rise in sales during recession?
 Check it out, it is an anomaly but TRUE!! 



"The No Bare Lips Challenge was started by blogger Keiki Kaveri to prove that lipstick could be worn everyday without purchasing anything new." It is time to shop your stash ladies, have a scrummage around your makeup bags/drawers and pull out all of your glosses, tint and lipsticks the brighter the better. Check out KeikoKavari's blog here 


I am taking part in her Lipstick challenge over the next 30 days. If you are interested check out the details below and join in.



If you use social media and would like to participate in the Spring 2014 edition of #NoBareLips30 here are some of the details:

1. #NoBareLips starts on April 28, 2014 and ends on May 27.

2.  There will be a  #NoBareLips30  calendar and you will need a red, a pink, a brown, a nude, and a bunch of fun shades! 

3. You don’t have to post every day.

4.  Use the hashtag: #NoBareLips30 and please unlock your accounts for the thirty days     (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook are the most popular social networks for this challenge). 

5. Have fun. 

Check out  the official #NoBareLips30 Calendar below. 

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#NoBareLips30 Define Your OWN Beauty




P.S. Remember the idea behind this challenge is to use products you already own.
 You are under no obligation to purchase any products. 

xx

Friday, April 25, 2014

Rollin' in the Creams: L' Occitane, The Body Shop, Carex, Neals Yard


Soooo somehow between magazine freebies, gifts and half price offers I have accumulated a tiny hand cream collection. I know, I know it looks bad but in my defense I like hand creams and these will be used up. I have a little strategy in relation to using them as well, no fear there is a method in the madness. 

Christmas gift 2013
Magazine freebies, yup £58 worth of free handcream
The 30ml L'Occitane Shea Butter  hand creams I keep for carrying around daily/ on nights out. They are the perfect handbag/clutch bag size. I keep one in my Longchamp pouchette 24/7.
 These are good because they are super moisturizing and even the scented ones are not terrible overpowering.
 My sister knows of my "L'Occitane Love" and she bought me the L'Occitane gift box (pictured above) as a part of my Christmas gift. 

The Neal's Yard Hand Cream (Save The Bees guys) I plan to start using this as a hand bag cream when the weather really heats up. I tend to like citrus scents during the warmer months. 

Half priced purchases
The Body Shop Hand creams I picked these up for 2 reasons 1. I had been watching them for a while. From time to time The Body Shop emails would come to my inbox and I would have a gander  to see what products were on offer, these hand creams kept coming up peaking my interest. One day I gave in and purchased them when they were on offer with 50% off discount (these 100ml sizes are usually £10 each, I bought them for £5 each)

2. I toyed with the idea of giving each of my siblings a hand cream and a hand sanitizer as a part of their Christmas presents  (don;t judge one of my sisters gave me socks). Sadly The hand creams did not make it to the Christmas gift boxes but the hand sanitizers did. 
 
I use these during the day if I am at home and in the evenings before bed. I think these are great desk hand creams. 

Cussons Carex Antibacterial Hand Creams first let me say this was a great way for Cussons to diversify their product range. They make so many hand washes, it was just the sensible move for them to start making hand creams. Cussons -----------> WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG? I bought these last August when they first launched in Superdrug and were half priced (£1.20). I originally had two of them the Vitamin E (pictured above, now resides on my desk) and the Aloe Vera ( which has been used and now rests with the hand cream gods). These I use at the office. 

There you are my lovelies.
 I told you there was a method to the madness. 
xx




Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Outfit Of The Day Pink, White and Silk

This is just a quick rundown of what I wore to work today.
Since it is spring and all, this morning I decided to step out of the darkness and inject a little colour into my outfit. Excuse me if I look a bit ragged, this is me at the end of the workday. 






Scarf: Zara
Shirt: GAP Bowery Supersoft Tee
Skirt: Matalan
Mackintosh/Trench Coat: GAP A/W 2013
Tights:TESCO (don't knock it they are surprisingly durable)
Flats: Miss KG by Kurt Geiger.

I told you guys I have a love for gap. lol 

have a great evening, my lovelies. 
Rest up, being fabulous is hard work.
xx

Monday, April 21, 2014

Investment Piece: Classic Trench

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Undeniably one of the classic wardrobe pieces is the trench coat. Ladies we must give it up for the boys, because this is one item we have hijacked from them. The invention of the trench coat is in dispute by two of the great British fashion houses. Aquascutum's claim dates back to 1850, while Burberry's claim is founded in 1901. This is when Thomas Burberry submitted a design for an Army officers raincoat to the United Kingdom War Office. The trench coat was designed  to be incorporated as a form of military dress (as if the double breasted front and epaulets didn't give this away) an alternative to the heavy Serge greatcoats worn by soldiers at the time.  

Traditionally the trench-coat is double breasted, incorporating 10 buttons, wide lapels, a storm flap, removable insulated lining, raglan sleeves and pockets which button close. It is usually made of a weatherproof heavy duty cotton such as gabardine, or leather.  The classic Lengths come in lengths from above the knee to mid calf. 
 The classic color of a trench coat is khaki. 

Back 
 Now while I sincerely thank Acquascutum and Burberry for their efforts, I do not have the resources to purchase one of their trench coats. My first "trench" like coat was not made in the traditional sense. It was a poly/cotton mix and had no lining,  in essence it was more like a shell than a coat. However last November I stumbled upon the GAP's trench coat offerings for Autumn/Winter 13. Let's just say GAP hit the nail not only on the head but all the way through the board. 

Inner lining
First of all these coats possessed ALL the traditional "Trench Coat" elements. the GAP A/W 13 trench coats are made from 100% cotton. The outer shell is definitely a heavy gabardine, the inner lining is also made from 100% cotton twill. Other elements include a 6 button double breasted front, buttoned epaulettes, buttoned wrists, storm flap and belt. 

Lining pattern - upclose

collar - with hook and eye fastening 

buttoned epaulettes

6 button double breasted front

buttoned wrists / buttoned pockets

GAP Classic Trench A/W 13 (still being sold) 59.99
This trench coat is a contender in the trench coat stakes. The coat itself is heavy, which signifies the quality of the materials used. It keeps out the cold/ snow/ and is suitable for light to mid range rain showers.  After washing it dries well and the material keeps it's shape. 

It is a great unisex gift seasonal/birthday/anniversary/graduation (my brother keeps trying to steal mine to wear out) and it is firmly in the affordable price category. What I like about this coat is he fact there isn't a compromise,. Yes this coat might be cheaper than a Burberry Trench, but apart from the label, this coat offers everything I expect from a traditional  military inspired trench coat. 

I would urge you to go and have a look/feel/try it on of this coat 
if there is a GAP store nearby in your local town.
As for now this has the Graduate Fashionista stamp of approval.

GAP Trench - £59.99 
(I bought both of mine 30% off)


Saturday, April 12, 2014

Superdug Online

Lovelies, I found myself in a quandary the other day. I had no body moisturiser. I had 3 bottles of shower gel, 2 tins/cans of deodorant and no body lotions or creams, not even a spare body butter left over from winter.  

To make up this shortfall I ordered some of the Garnier Beauty oil moisturiser  along with 2 Pantene Pro-V Hair serums from the Superdug  via the website. I must commend the service. the ordering process is very simple and easy and the goods are delivered promptly. All in all it has been one of the better online shopping experiences I have had, and I hate online shopping. Also superdrug offers free delivery to store and you can choose which store you would like your items delivered. 



Superdrug online is a winner.
xx

Tuesday, April 08, 2014

Spring Scents: Nina Ricci, Davidoff, Sanctuary, Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang


I've rotated my clothing, skincare and now my fragrances. These are all perfumes that I already in my collection, the Nina Ricci is the only new edition.
My taste in fragrances lean mostly toward citrus and floral scents.  This means that I have a great range to choose from when it comes to perfumes.  

Vera Wang, Sanctuary, Nina Ricci, Ralph Lauren, Davidoff

 
The Davidoff cool Water Wave is an EDT I use this along with the Sanctuary Body spray for work. They are very light, great for perking up my mood, however they do not last very long. I keep these scents going with top up spritzes throughout the day.


Very Wang - Lovestruck Floral Rush I wrote a blog post about this fragrance last summer. This is an EDP great floral fragrance, which lasts all day ( prefer to touch up around 3pm).


Ralph Lauren - Romance I love this perfume, it is one of my absolute favourites. (I already bought a backup). 


Nina Ricci- Ricci Ricci this is the new kid on the block. This scent is a bit heavier/muskier than the others, I will using this in the evenings. 


My spritzes for 2014 Spring/Summer.
xx

Saturday, April 05, 2014

The New Avengers:Skincare


The season has changed,  and some of my skincare products have finished. 
It is time for the changing of the guard, arise the NEW avengers. 

Lierac, Murad, Korres, The Body Shop, Nivea


TK MAXX Avengers  
LIERAC Cleansing Oil £5.99 (replaces Emma Hardie Cleansing balm £34)
KORRES Pomegranate Moisturising Cream/Gel £9.99 (replaces Origin Ginzing £23)
KORRES Wild Rose Brightening and Line Smoothing Serum £9.99 
Murad Perfecting Day Cream SPF30 £14.99 


Body Shop Avengers
Vitamin E Overnight Serum in Oil £12
Elderflower Unperfumed Eye Gel £7


Nivea Avenger 
Nivea Oil Free Moisturising Day Cream £1.98 (Love this stuff, went through 3 tubes of it at uni)

These are my skincare items for the Spring/ summer months. 
Lovelies have you changed your skincare regimen?
What new products are you using?
Comment and let me know. 
xx




Friday, April 04, 2014

Love Your Hair Challenge Phase 2

Hey guys I know I know I have not written a hair post for w a while. I am still interested in growing my hair healthier and retaining more length. I have joined the Kibibi Love Your Hair Challenge which is now in its second phase. This phase will last for three months (finishes June 30th). The aim of this phase is to retain 1 inch of hair. 

The Rules during this stage of the hair challenge are as follows:
- Moisturise - I will continue to moisturize and seal my hair twice weekly, on Thursday and Sunday evenings. 
- Protect - My forms of protective styling will be buns and pin up styles for the firs two months of the challenge.  Then I will wear my hair in braids as a protective style during the last month/4 weeks of phase 2.
- Growth Aids - if you follow my blog you will already know that I am committed to two things, Cod Liver Oil/ Flaxseed oil  and water. I have a bottle of Flaxseed oil capsules at the moment (enough for three months) I will continue taking 2 of these capsules daily, these will serve as my hair growth aid.
- Before and After pictures 


Before 

- Exercise - I walk to and from work every day and i am fairly active. However I am prepared  to amp up my exercise regimen preparing the summer body and all of that, lol.


Hair Stats
Currently: 1 week post relaxer
Current length: Line #2 on my length check t shirt** 
Last Relaxer:  March 28th 2014
Next Relaxer: June 30th 2014
Short Term Goal: line #3 on my Length check T-shirt by June 30th 2014
Long Term Goal: Line 6 on Length check T- shirt  OR  Strap Length by December 2014 
Wish List: None 
Recent buys: Almond Oil, Argan oil, Pantene Pro - v vitamin oil, Pantene Pro - V dry oil.  (I love oils. I put a tiny amount of oil on my ends every night) 



My supply of  hair oils.


See you on June 30th my lovelies...xx


Tuesday, April 01, 2014

The Boudoir: Butterflies for Spring


I am pretty sure the last time I bought new bedding was in 2008. 
 It was a duvet set with green background and cream/brown designs all over it from John Lewis. It was 100 cotton, thick and lovely fabric. Ok back to present day, I needed a new duvet, since the one I currently own is years old (easily between 5-7 years old). 
I went to Primark on my duvet hunt and left with not only a new duvet,  2 new memory foam pillows and 2 new sets of bedding/linen. 

the first duvet set I bought this lovely duvet set it has a cream background with pink and purple butterflies. 

The full effect 
Butterflies up close

Reversible


There is just something about a well made bed, that makes me feel relaxed.
 I can just forget about the stresses at work/uni and have a nap. 


Have a great day my lovelies. 
xx

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