Florals

Florals seem to be all I'm wearing recently. I've been purchasing a lot of new tines over the past few weeks ( of course mainly shoes) however I have also added to this post some items I have my eye on and feel are a 'must' have item for the upcoming summer season. 

This is my all time favourite item of clothing! A beautiful delicate playsuit bought last week from topshop. Extremely excited to wear this especially on the beach with a tan. 

Another favourite of mine are kimonos. Now these things are amazing they can turn an all black winter outfit into a sping stunner and are also perfect for throwing over shorts and a t on a summer evening. I've seen so many different styles from many different retailers but my favourite few are from rives, topshop and newlook all of which are amazing. 

I threw this one over white jeans and a black top but this number would lit ally go with anything. (From Riverisland) 

I spotted this beauty online when browsing and though it was an amazing find. Perfect for all summer events this year especially a festival! 

 And lastly my sister M purchased this one from newlook a few weeks ago which of course she will be lending to me on occasions. 

J x

What I've been buying in the last month

This last month has been crazy busy with upcoming exams, my birthday and of course lots of shopping. My latest addiction are heels! I've always been obsessed with shoes but recently the 'new arrivals' from many high street stores and online retailers have been too much to ignore. The chunky heeled platform has never been a look I adored as I found it too much however the newest addition to my collection of shoes are perfect! White, black and beige are ideal shoe colours to go with all outfits for all occasions. 

 

These were my first purchase for an upcoming wedding (outfit to follow in later post) which are amazingly comfy. These shoes are high coming in at 14cm however these are perfect for nights out as they are sturdy and easy to walk in. 

These were my second buy recently from public desire (my1stwish.com). I've recently found these beauties when browsing online and couldn't leave them there for such a good price (£29.99). Again easy to walk in and light on the feet. 

My final pair of new shoes were again from public desire and are incredible to look at and of course show off. 

I am a massive fan of all three pairs of shoes and feel they are an essential piece to finish off the perfect summer outfit. 

J x

rewiew: NYC smooth skin sunny bronzer

So this bronzer is a very hyped popular bronzer in the beauty world. After hearing ALOT about it i had to go down to superdrug and pick it up as its only £2.99!! Honestly i fell in love instantly. I have been using it everyday since i got it to contour or just bronze up my face with either a large fluffy brush or a small angled brush to contour my cheekbones and temples. 

When i use this bronzer i take a tiny amount on my brush as a little bit goes a long way! The bronzer only comes in one shade 'Sunny' witch i don't mind as for me its the perfect color! It isn't orange in the slightest and looks so natural on the skin! The consistency of the powder is very 'smooth' as the name suggests and blends in seamlessly! 

The packaging is a bit flimsy and the material connecting the mirror and product is abit thin however for the price i don't mind and don't feel it will snap. The mirror is massive as is so handy for having in your handbag for check ups throughout the day! The powder its self has a sun pattern imprinted onto it and does have a large amount of product in it to last a very long time!

Over all i think this bronzer is a must have! I am currently using it in my makeup routine and think its so cheap for what you get! if you have access to NYC cosmetics i would definitely suggest trying this out! 

This month i have been trying to change up my makeup routine and use products i don't use enough. Today i am writing about my February makeup favorites. 

First product is the Clinique touch base for eyes. This has been a staple in my makeup routine since i got it about two months ago. I use it everyday and it makes my eyes look brighter and more awake. It essentially is a creamy consistency used to cover any redness or veins in the eyelid, it also brightens my eye area and is a amazing base for any eye shadow. I love this product and i will definitely re buy this when i run out as it does make a difference to my look. 

rrp:£12

Next is my favorite lip product, the 1000 kisses lip tints. I've got two of the six available colors 'Carry on cherry' and 'Boundless sunset' A deep cherry pink color and a bright orange one. These aren't drying or sheer at all like i thought they would be. They are very pigmented and moisturizing on the lips. The balm in very smooth, thin, and moisturizing. The color lasts for a very long time and doesn't wear off through out the day.

rrp:£5.99

For face products i have just been using a concealer, bronzer and a bit of Benefits Hervana blush for a beautiful natural look.For me this is the perfect blush because i can get red undertones in my skin throughout the day and blusher can look funny on me, however this one just gives a small natural flush of color to the cheeks and lasts all day. The benefit boxed powders are very popular and i think this is one of the nicest. They are pricey however i think Hervana is worth it.

rrp:£23.50

My last favorite of the month is the NYC smooth skin bronzer in 'sunny' this is another drugstore product that is raved about. I got this bronzer just after Christmas to start contouring with. It's a matte bronzer that is not orange at all! I carry it in my bag throughout the day to top up as its easy to blend and gives the skin a natural look, and defines your cheekbones amazingly. This is my favorite bronzer i own and prefer it over my higher end bronzers. 

rrp:£1.99

Review: Primark Jelly shoes

My first fashion review is on the Primark jelly shoes. We had a brief influx of these vintage styled jellies that we all had as kids last summer, however we are seeing a lot more hitting the high street in recent week.

 These shoes are a must have summer essential for whatever your plans are; a festival a girls holiday or a family holiday to Florida these shoes will keep your feet stylish and cool with the summer heat. I've been testing these little beauties out walking around the house and surprisingly they haven't rubbed at all. It is a soft plastic with a loose fitting over the top of your foot with an adjustable buckle. Primark have always catered for the basic essentials and I feel these shoes are a classic Primark purchase that would be a shame to miss. These shoes are priced at £4!! 

This is a bargain especially as Topshop are selling jellies for £20 and Riverisland for £18. These shoes can be worn with literally anything from a bikini to a dress to leggings and a cami as they come in five different colours.

 I have a slight obsession with shoes and one pair of these simply was not enough I have bought the white and black and these will go with all outfits and can even be worn early spring when the rain finally stops falling. 

They also come in a dark glittery grey, 

a silver glitter and a neon pink all of 

which will look amazing on a white sandy 

beach ( or even a beach in maga.)

J

Review: Rimmel wake me up collection.

The Rimmel wake me up products has been spoken about and raved loads. The foundation was the first product from the wake me up range to come out, they also do a matching concealer and cream enhancers. Rimmel is one of my favorite drug store brands and i love most of their products. 

I have been trying out all these products for about 5 weeks+ so i can give you as much detail and opinion as possible. None of these products have made me breakout at all and i love the fresh dewy look this range is described. I have combination skin, i can get very dry in the winter however can be oily during the summer. The packaging is very pretty and doesn't look cheap at all. They all have matching orange lids and look cute as a collection. 

I first got the foundation as i heard a lot of people talking about it, i am in the shade 100 ivory and it matches me really well. The consistency of the foundation isn't too thin and watery or thick and heavy however gives a medium coverage that can be built up if you wish. It comes with a pump attached making it easy to apply and use. I pump a good amount onto the back of my hand and use my Real techniques expert face brush to buff it in. It has Anti-fatigue effect+Radiant glow particles which gives you a dewy finish and a healthy glow. i think this foundation would be good for people with dry-normal skin as it moisturizes and gives you a glow and natural finish. However i don't think this would be a good choice for someone with oily skin as it could look a bit shiny and wouldn't look as good as a foundation with a matte finish.

rrp:£8.99

The concealer is my current everyday concealer, i have shade 10 ivory the lightest shade they do. I don't feel they have a very wide range of shades for the concealer however my shade matches me perfectly. The concealer claims to have the same effects and particles as the foundation however i feel you could use this concealer for all skin types as its not as dewy as the foundation. The concealer has a dhofar applicator and is very easy to apply, its again a medium buildable coverage and looks very natural on the skin. A must have all round standard concealer.

rrp:£5.49

The final pieces of the collection are the instant radiance shimmer touch creams. These are basically a light liquid cream consistency that comes in two shades: a pink colour and a shell brown. when blended they are just a light slightly coloured glitter. I use these when i am in a rush as they are quicker and easier to use than a powder. i wasn't sure how to apply them at first as i have never had a product like them. I now squeeze a tiny amount onto my finger and blend in onto the apples of my cheeks or on my cheekbone using my fingers. Like the rest of the line, they give a natural glow to the skin and i feel would be good for all skin types. 

rrp:£4.99

Hello, on this blog you can read all about mine and my sisters favorite and worst discoveries in the fashion and beauty world. We will be writing reviews and our thoughts on different products with Swatches/Pictures. Enjoy.