SKIN CARE | favourite products, daily routines

I thought I would share with you what I use on a daily basis in the morning and evening for my skin.  I have oily to combination skin and can be prone to getting spots, especially if I skip out on any of these products!  All of the products listed, I've used for ages and have had the current ones for months because they all last so long and do the perfect job.

EXFOLIATORS

St Ives Invigorating Apricot Facial Scrub - £4.19

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Charcoal Facial Wash - £4.25

I alternate between these two scrubs, they are both just as good as each other - deep cleansing and leave my skin feeling really fresh and clear it up so well!  The St Ives scrub comes in a few other types, this one is the 'fresh skin' scrub but I also use the 'blemish fighting' scrub when I break out but I have used it all up - and as you can see, have almost drained these ones too.

CLEANSER

Garner Micellar Cleansing Water - £4.99

You can tell from all of these products how much I use them because they're all basically empty!!  I love using this for taking make up off.  If I wear a lot of make up, for example on a night out or to a meal, I will use face wipes to take off the bulk amount then this to make sure it's all off.  I used to be relluctant to use this on my eyes because I hate getting anything in my eyes but to be honest, you don't even notice!  It's so nice and makes me feel so clean before I've even washed my face.  You get a lot for your money, I think this bottle lasted me about 3 months, and I've just bought a mini travel one for £1.00 from Asda because it's just handy to have.  It doesn't leave my skin feeling dry or oily so is perfect for any skin type, and definitely works well with mine.

FACE MASKS

Quick Fix Anti-Blemish Mud Mask - £4.99

Quick Fix Brightening Peel Mask - £4.99

Quick Fix face masks are the best! They do such a vast variety that you can easily find the perfect one for your skin type, and they do different kinds of face masks like mud masks, peel masks and self heating ones.  I use one a week, usually the mud mask but if I can't be bothered then the peel one because it's so much less hassle to take off.  You can get a decent amount out of each bottle, it claims 10 per bottle so having one face mask a week means one bottle lasts over 2 months! Definitely worth the money.  I want to try some Lush face masks but because they only last a week, I don't see the point. 

MOISTURISERS

Garnier Moisture Matte - £3.99

Garnier Moisture Restore Night Care - £3.99

I love both of these moisturisers!  Garnier is such a good brand for me and my skin!  I use the Moisture Matte moisturiser in the daytime; it's mattifying but not drying, it hydrates my skin and makes me feel more awake in the mornings.  I use the Night Care moisturiser after I've exfoliated and it makes my skin look a lot more glowly and healthier - I can only use this when my skin is really good though, I find it can clog my pores up and cause break outs sometimes but I think that's just because of my skin type..  It would be great for those of you with dry skin.  Garnier have a really good collection of different moisturisers for all skin types so if you're looking for a new, decent moisturiser then I would definitely try one out.

GOOD FOR BREAKOUTS

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Spot Wand - £3.49

This stuff is a life saver!! Definitely one of my holy grail products.  There are two ends - one for the day time, and one for over night.  The thicker one (over night) is what I mainly use, if I feel a break out coming on then I will apply this to the blemish and come the morning, it's completely gone.  It works really well on spots that have already come through as well.  I do use the lighter (day time) one occasionally too, especially if I have make up free days, it dries too so you can wear it underneath make up once it has worked it's way into your skin.

I almost always buy my skin care products from Boots and at the minute they have a 3 for 2 offer on skin care so you can get a lot of good stuff for your money - everything I've mentioned!!  I do think it is important to have some sort of routine with skin care because taking care of your skin is important and if you don't, you will soon regret it.

 Do you have any holy grail skin care products?

Thanks for reading!
XXX



*All photos are my own unless stated otherwise
*I was not paid or sponsored to write this post

TATTOO TAG | pain, cost, etc.

I've been asked a few times about my tattoos so thought I would do a post showing you them all and explaining how much they hurt and cost and blah blah blah - I know everyone has a different pain tolerance but this is just my experience.
DISCLAIMER! If you don't like tattoos or disagree with them or whatever then please don't bother reading, sorry!  Also, none of my tattoos have any meaning, I just have them because they're pretty and I love all of them!

PRODUCT REVIEW | Forever Living

I was lucky enough to try out some of Forever Living's skin care products thanks to Nichola! I used all of the products on one of my many pamper nights and I was so impressed by them all.

SKINCARE

Aloe Hand & Face Soap - £12.23

I used this instead of the usual Garnier Micellar water and it was just as good!  It, and all of the other products, smell really lovely and fresh - just generally like they will do good for you skin.  It left my face make-up-less and feeling really soft.

Aloe Lotion - £12.23

This product is suibtable for all over the body and I definitely would use this on a daily basis!  It felt so good on my face, it's not thick or watery, it's the perfect texture and works as a moisturiser, toner, conditioner, emollient, skin pH balancer and obviously as a lotion so definitely worth the money!

Forever Aloe Scrub - £13.27

I used this scrub instead of my usual exfoliators and it was amazing! It wasn't like a facial scrub that I've used before - the textured beads sort of disintergrated as you scrub which I really liked.  Again, it left my face feeling fresh and clean, another product I would purchase!

Aloe Propolis Creme - £16.60

Because I was given quite a few lotions and moisturisers, I applied each one to a different part of my body, and I put this on my forearms.  I tend to be able to tell how hydrating cremes/moisturisers are when I put them on parts of my body where I have tattoos, because they look so much bolder, and this definitley made them more lively! After a few minutes of it sinking into my skin, it felt quite matte which is another characteristic that I love.  I would consider using this on a weekly basis if I had dry, thirsty skin but it is quite pricey for a small bottle which is the only downfall, but as a product it's gorgeous.

Aloe Vera Gelly - £12.23

This thick gel left my skin feeling incredibly smooth and soft!!  I can't fault this at all and would definitely buy it.  Apparently it's really good to soothe skin irritations and I think it really would - at first it made my arm feeling quite cold which was a really interesting sensation, in the best way.  I can't stop stroking my skin where I applied it!

Aloe Moisturizing Lotion - £12.23

Another moisturising product with a matte finish which left my skin feeling so silky soft!  This lotion is much thicker than the previous two but doesn't feel heavy at all.  I would use this on a daily basis on my hands and face - before applying make up or when having a make up free day.  If you're someone who loves a good hand cream then I would strongly recommend this lotion.

Forever Bright Toothgel - £7.03

I think this product is kind of like a toothpaste I'm not sure.. But I just put a tiny bit on my finger and rubbed it on my front teeth, bottom and top (I have a smilie piercing and got it all stuck in it, whoops!).  It really freshened my breath and teeth felt like how they do after I've been brushing them for 2-3 minutes!  I think you could easily get away with just using it how I did, you could pop it in your bag and use it to freshen your mouth throughout the day, and for only £7.03, you get a lot for your money if you use it this way.

HAIR CARE

Aloe-Jojoba Shampoo - £14.72

Many of the products I used are concentrated so you don't need to use a lot, and when it comes to shampoo, I usually have to use a tonne, but for this one I used a little squirt about as big as a 50p coin and it was more than enough!  It's meant to strengthen hair and nourish your scalp and honestly after one wash, I could feel the difference.  Although it's a bit on the pricey side, you only need to use a tiny amount so I think it's worth the money, especially if you're like me and have really brittle hair.

 Aloe-Jojoba Conditioning Rinse - £14.72

Another product that I can't fault - it left my hair feeling so healthy after only using a tiny amount!  I feel like I just keep repeating myself haha.  Basically after using all of the products, they left my hair and skin feeling nourished, and kind of made me feel quite calm.  After trying the Forever Living products, I am considering investing in a few of them that I feel I would use on a day-to-day basis but if you're looking for products on a budget then unfortunately you may have to miss out on these, unless you want to treat yourself.  Overall lovely products and I can't thank Nic enough for letting me try them!  I also had a look through the product books as well and the make up looks really good and affordable, apparently it's been compared to brands like MAC so definitely worth a try.

Thanks for reading!

X

*All photos are my own

*I was not paid or sponsored to write this post

MONTHLY FAVOURITES | August 2015

 Hiiii, I thought I would start doing monthly favourites at the end of each month because I love reading about what people have been enjoying so I thought I would share what I have been really loving from lipstick to DVD boxsets.

FASHION

Wrap front jogger trousers - Topshop - £30

I bought these last month but am still loving them, they're really comfy but look really smart!  I first got some monochrome pattern ones and loved them but was quite restricted when it came to which top to wear with them, so black ones were the next obvious choice because they're so versatile.  They come up quite high waisted above my belly button so you can wear crop tops with them.

'70s floral crinkle cami - Topshop - £16

I love this top so much!!  It goes really well with any style and colour of jeans and a denim or a leather jacket, so you can wear it casual or smarten it up a bit.  I find this style of top really flattering which is sometimes difficult because my chest is bigger than my waist so it can be difficult to find tops that play to my advantage if you know what I mean.  I love the crinkle style, it adds a little extra something - and means you don't have to iron it.

BEAUTY & SKINCARE

 MAC - Chili - £15.50

I hand't worn a red lipstick for ages and this shade is so gorgeous, it's a mixture of orange, red and brown and I think it compliments my skin tone really nicely.  I wear it a lot when I go out on nights out or if my eye make up is a bit boring.  It's a matte finish as well and unlike I find with velvet teddy, this one isn't as drying.  I wear it with a natural collection brownish lip liner and it seems to work!

MUA - Romantic Efflorescence eyeshadow palette - £4

I've always been a fan of some of the MUA make up in Superdrug, especially the eyeshadow palettes.  I fell in love with the purple and silver shadows in this one and for £4 it is an absolute steal.  The description on the back describes the palette as consisting of "perfect plums and deep metallics" and they definitely do not disappoint.  I have green eyes and never would have thought purple eye shadow would suit me - I only use a small amount so it's quite subtle but still really pretty.

Garnier Cleansing Micellar Water - £3.49 (400ml)

You can see how much I've been using this bottle because it's pretty much empty! I bought it about a month ago so it definitely lasts and is more than worth the money, you can also get small travel bottles for around £1.  I use cleansing wipes to get the bulk of my make up off then go over my whole face with this on cotton pads to make sure it's all off before exfoliating.  It works really well and I prefer it to the thicker, cleansing lotions because I find them too heavy for my skin.

Escada - Turquoise Summer - £35 (when I bought it in Boots) 

I have been wearing this every single day for almost two months now, it's such a sweet fragrance and absolutely perfect for summer!  I need to find something a bit more musky for the colder seasons so if anyone knows of any then let me know!!  I love the bottle of this perfume as well, it kind of explains the scent, it's just really lovely.

MUSIC

DON BROCO - Automatic (Deluxe) - £8.99

Don Broco are one of my all time favourite bands so naturally when their new album was released a few weeks ago, I've had it on repeat since.  I've been to see them a couple of times and recently saw them perform - and met them!!! - in Birmingham and it was incredible!  Small gigs are so much better than arenas/festivals; I love all kinds of live music but the smaller ones are just so much more intimate and sweaty, mmm.  If you've never heard of them or haven't listened to this album then you definitely should, I can't get enough.

TV & FILM

Game of Thrones (seasons 1-4 on DVD (£42.99), season 5 on Amazon Instant (£17.99 est.))

For literally the past two years I've been asked constantly whether I watch Game of Thrones and I could never be bothered to try and catch up, but while me and Josh were on holiday, he read the first book and convinced me to go halves on the box set.  After the first episode, I couldn't stop watching it! So much happens and it's so brilliant!!!  After we finished watching the first four seasons in around two and a half weeks, we watched the fifth on Amazon Instant Video and now I don't know what to do with myself.  If you don't watch it or don't think it's for you, give it a try (if you're old enough, it's all about killing and tits).  I honestly love it so much, Tyrion and Daenerys are my favourite characters but I don't want to get too attatched because everyone dies.

I don't really have a favourite film this month because I've not had time to watch any, all of my time has been dedicated to GoT!  We did go and watch Sinister 2 though and it was really good so I'd recommend that if you're a fan of horrors/thrillers and have seen the first one!

I'm already really excited for the next few months and for what my favourites might be, I love Autumn and Winter so I'm just looking forward to the colours and the over sized jumpers!  September is a really busy month for me: my driving test is coming up, I'm going to Centre Parcs, getting half of my sleeve finished, and starting my third year of uni!!  All very exciting/nerve-racking.

Thanks for reading!

X

*All photos are my own

*I was not paid or sponsored to write this post

LIEBSTER AWARD | questions to me & my nominations

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This post is a little different to what I would usually write about but I was nominated by the lovely Isabel Louise Beauty for the Liebster award!  The award is for bloggers who have 200 or less followers, to allow bloggers to discover one another so I was so happy to have been nominated!

The Rules

• Once nominated, make a post thanking and linking your nominator's blog.

• Include the Liebster Award's sticker in the post as well (you can copy it from above).

• Nominate 10 other new bloggers that have 200 or less followers who you think are worthy of this award and include their links in your post. Also, make sure that you let them know they've been nominated by commenting on one of their posts. You can nominate the person who nominated you.

• Answer the 10 questions asked to you by your nominator (these questions should be on their post). And make 10 questions of your own for your nominees to answer.

• Finally, copy these rules onto your post.

 

Isabel's questions

1. What are your go to make up products during summer? 

I don't like to wear a lot of make up when the weather is nice, so when I was in Mallorca, I didn't wear anything during the day but at night I just wore Rimmel Match Perfection in the shade 010 light porcalein, with the Rimmel Stay Matte powder in the shade peach glow.  I'd fill in my eyebrows as normal with the Soap & Glory Archery pen/pencil in the blonde shade, then just wear a Collection pen eye liner, Soap & Glory's Thick and Fast mascara and Soap & Glory's Sexy Motherpucker matte lipsticks - either super nude or blush pink!  But here at home in the dismal UK, I just wear my usual make up (which will be explained in another post!)

2. What is your all time favourite high end product?

I don't have much high end make up, I've only recently started buying MAC products and at the minute I'm loving the matte lipstick in the shade chilli.  I wear it on nights out and for meals etc.

3. If you could only chose one brand of make up to use what would it be?

Definitely Soap & Glory!  I love all of the eye make up, the lipsticks and the highlighter.  I would still have to use my Rimmel foundation though.. sorry.

4. What inspired you to start blogging?

I've been a huge fan of YouTube for about two years and love watching hauls, make up routines, things like that, and I began to notice that all of the YouTubers I watch, started off blogging.  I'd wanted to do it for a while but only started a week ago after talking to my friend Abiee about it because I knew that she did it! So mainly YouTubers I think, like Zoella and Helen Anderson.

5. Do you prefer Summer or Winter?

Winter! I love going on holidays in the summer but Autumn/Winter have the best festivities if you know what I mean. (And the best food).

6. What are you most excited about for Autumn?

The weather changing! I can't wait to start wearing over sized jumpers and scarves and ankle boots.  I also ove Halloween and Bonfire night!

7. What is your favourite thing about yourself?

Appearance wise, I tend to get asked lots of questions and be given compliments on my eyebrows so probably these, my pride and joy haha.   And personality wise, when I have my mind set on something, I won't stop until I've achieved whatever it is.

8. If you could choose only one candle scent to burn for a year what would it be?

Oh god!  I have a lime one from Primark which is incredible, but I love to light really comforting scents like lavender - eventhough my room ends up smelling like my nan's bathroom.  I have one from Homebase which is kind of a Yankee candle dupe for less than half the price, and it's scented 'waterlily' so I would probably choose that one.

9. What are your top 5 skin care products?

At the minute, I'm loving clay masks for my face, I use a few so I thought I'd just generalise it.  One of my favourites is the Quick Fix Facials Anti Blemish mud mask which I got from Boots a few weeks ago - it helps oily and spot prone skin.  My second is the Moisture Matte moisturiser from Garnier which I use every morning after I've had a wash, and this is for oily to combination skin.  My third is a tea tree and witch hazel spot wand by Boots which has two ends on it, a thicker one for over night use and a clear, lighter one for day time use.  I tend to just use the thicker one before I go to bed and during days where I don't put on any make up.  It helps spots go down and whenever I have plans to go somewhere, like on a mini trip, I always break out, so this is really handy for me!  My fourth is a body skin care product and it's the Soap & Glory Smoothie Start Deep Moisture Body Milk.  I've been loving the Vaseline Cocoa Radiant lotion but my all time favourite is the Soap & Glory product, I just love the smell and how it makes my skin feel!  The fifth and final product is the Boots Tea Tree and Witch Hazel Charcoal face wash.  I bought this on a whim just to see what it's like, purely because of the charcoal!  I'd never heard of charcoal in skincare products.  It works really well for my skin and leaves my face feeling really fresh.

10. What three people do you look up to the most?

I don't really have any idols who I look up to and idolise really.  I have people in mind that I appreciate and love.  The first up is Hayley Williams.  If you know me then you would know that she is the first person on this list, ha. If you don't know who she is, she is the lead singer and frontwoman of the band, Paramore - a band I have loved for the past 8 years since I was 13.  I'm not going to go into massive detail because I could go on all day about her, I just love the music and what she stands for.  The second is my dad because he does everything for me and my siblings and never puts himself first and I don't have a single memory of when he's not been there or been a good dad or the coolest person I know.  And I honestly can't think of a third, I'm not going to try and think of someone else because I wouldn't exactly appreciate them if I had to really think about it.  But for arguments sake I also love/worship Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie.

I nominate:

Abiee Lucas

Miel and Mint

Collectively Chic 

Victoria Louise Wells 

Emma Louise Newcombe 

A Cinderella Story 

Sarah's Budget Beauty 

Ashleigh Frances 

Beckiboo

Petals and Pearls

My questions

1. Why did you start blogging?

2. What are 3 facts about you that not many people know?

3. What is your favourite beauty product?

4. Do you have any pet peeves?

5. What were your summer essentials this year?

6. Favourite quote?

7. Which 3 people, dead or alive, would you have over for dinner and why?

8. 3 favourite films?

9. Which is your favourite high street fashion shop?

10. Where is your favourite place to visit?

I just want to thank Isabel so much for nominating me! I think this is a great way for new/smaller bloggers to network.

Thanks for reading!

X

HAUL | Lush, Oxford Street store

While I was in London, I obviously paid a visit to the Oxford Street Lush store!  It's so huge and smells incredbile.  I bought myself a couple of bath products as well as some bits for my sisters and overall spent £53.  For myself I got one bath bomb, one bubble bar, one bubbleroon and three bath oils, all of which are supposed to be really comforting and relaxing - definitely what I need.

 First up is the yoga bomb bath bomb which cost £3.95.  I am so bad at describing smells!.. It smells like I would definitely fall to sleep in the bath after using this.  'If you long for calm and contemplation, drop this layered bomb in the bath.  As the mesmerising colours unfurl, woody olibanum and ho wood create an atmosphere of deep relaxation.'

The bubblebar I got is called milky bath and cost £3.75.  It has lots of cocoa butter and actual skimmed milk in it!  It's supposed to be really comforting and I can tell from the smell that it will be, it smells like I want to eat it basically, and that's comforting.

Next up is the Yuzu & Cocoa bubbleroon which cost £3.65.  I've never had a bubbleroon before and I think they're just like bubble bars?  It contains coconut oil and shea butter so I pressume it's going to leave your skin really soft and smooth.  According to the label it smells like chocolate orange - one of my favourite types of chocolate, and it definitely does so that's a massive bonus for me.  This one is also self-preserving and suibtable for vegans.

I knew that the Oxford Street Lush sold tiny little balls of bath oils for only £2 each so I was really exciting when I saw them all on display.  A lot of them are really glittery and I'm not a fan of the mess so I just thought I would try 3 and pick some more up in a few months when I go back, and hopefully there will be cool Halloween/Bonfire night ones!
The first one, below, is the Floating Island Melt which when I first picked up and had a sniff, thought it smelled like white chocolate that you have at Christmas time.. but according to the label it's lemon and sandalwood?!  I just really love the smell of this one, and it's so slippery, I could barely hold it to take a photo!  So I'm hoping it's going to make my bath water nice and oily and leave my skin feeling amazing.

Shark Infested Custard Melt got my attention purely because of the name - sharks are cool and I love custard.  It's packed with lots of nourishing butters so is great if you want your skin feeling revived and soft.  It smells really vanilla-y and again is really slippery to hold.  The little 'shark fin' sticking out the top is so cute as well - and made from melon paper!

 My last product is the Lime Pastille Bath Melt.  Lime scented bath products are one of my favourites, they're so zesty and fresh and great for showers/baths in the morning or after going to the gym.  This bath oil is definitely one for lime lovers, it's a really strong scent made from lime and lemon oils as well as extra virgin coconut oil.  It is supposed to turn the bath water a 'lustrous green' as well, I think it might be one that you will have to clean up afterwards too because it's quite shimmery but it's worth it for the smell!

I do like the moisturisers and things that Lush sell but I think some are way too pricey and I can get something else that I love like Soap & Glory for so much cheaper.  For anyone who is interested, I also bought the Intergalatic bath bomb, 2 Frozen bath bombs, 2 of the Experimenter bath bombs, the Skydancer bath bomb, the Guardian of the Forest bath bomb, the Big Bang bubble bar and the purple Fun, which I got for my sisters.  Jorja used her Frozen bath bomb and it turned the bath water this amazing blue colour which had glitter in and obviously smelled amazing.
If you're in London or planning on going, and you love Lush or have never been, I would definitely suggest going in!  If you get the tube to Oxford Circus, it's easy to find, just follow the smell.

Thanks for reading!
X



*All photos are my own
*I was not paid or sponsored to write this post

MINI LONDON BREAK | London Dungeons, Lush & more!

DAY ONE
Me, my boyfriend and two younger sisters did so much exploring on the first day.  We went to see Buckingham Palace, the houses of parliment, the London eye and did a bit of Oxford Street shopping!  I've been to London a couple of times in the past few years so I had already done a lot of sight seeing but I still think it's brilliant.  We explored parts of London that I had never really ventured into much like South Bank where there are loads of edgey food outlets, art galleries and just some cool scenic areas.  At the Hayward art gallery, there is an exhibition on at the minute by Carsten Holler which seems like a lot of fun to go and see and I wish I had!  One of my favourite parts of the day was spending an ungodly amount of money in the Oxford Street Lush store - it's absolutely massive and you can smell it as soon as you get out from the underground (there will be a little haul up soon!).  In the evening we went to the London Dungeons and it was so much fun!  I must admit, I got so scared at some points but overall it was a fantastic experience and I would definitely recommend it if you're going to London.  We learned about all sorts of London history, but my favourite story was the Jack the Ripper one.  My sisters, Jorja, 10, and Jasmine, 13, seemed to really enjoy it as well so if you have children and think that it might be too scary then don't be worried!  At the end of the tour, is a free falling drop ride and I think I have been less nervous on rides at Alton Towers!  They make it seem as if you are in the gallows waiting for your imminent death and it honestly felt like it.  You get your photo taken which I had no idea about and had to buy it because it is hilarious.  It was a lot of fun and I would love to go and see it again.  We finished the day with an absolute monster Pizza Express which went down an absolute treat - I had the american hot pizza simply because it's the best one.

DAY TWO
To start our second and final day, we had an all you can eat breakfast at the Premier Inn we stayed in, in St Pancras and oh my god it was so good!  So much bacon!  The hotel was really good as well, I booked in advance so managed to save a bit of money and it wasn't too expensive either - right next to the St Pancras and Euston tube and train stations, it's a really good location.  After checking out, we headed to South Kensington to go to the Natural History Museum.  We didn't stay for too long because we were all complaining that our feet were hurting and wishing we had wore crocs, ha!  But what we did see of it, was really cool and really interactive so it seemed to keep the smaller children busy.   The best part was probably the gift shop which was filled with loads of different science-y bits from mineral gems to flavoured chocolate bars.  I think there were more than one gift shop because the one we went in was called 'the earth gift shop.'  While we were in South Kensington, we were going to look for one of the Hummingbird Bakery outlets but we were too exhausted so that's another regret!  I found them on Instagram and have always desperately wanted some of their red velvet cake.  We took a quick trip back to where all the shops are to go to Hamley's where again, I spent too much money.  I let my sisters have so much money each so they decided to put together what they had left to buy some cool little things to play with at home, one being connetic sand and the other some kind of make your own snow..  They interacted with both in the shop and me and my boyfriend also thought that they were really cool!  After this we were pretty much done for the day, we went to a pub for a long lunch while waiting for the train home where I had a posh fish finger sandwich, then shared a brownie pizza dessert with my boyfriend, Josh, and Jasmine while Jorja had the most amazing smelling warm brownie.

Overall, I spent quite a bit of money so if you're planning on going to London, save up!  The tube cost me £24 a day for an adult ticket (£12) and 2 child tickets (£6 each) and these were for zones 1-6.  I would also put comfort first over fashion because my feet were - and still are - hurting so much.  And most of all, plan where you're going to go and what you want to do, make an itinerary of what tube stations and lines you need to go on to get to these places, and allow yourself time to get lost every now and again.  I think me and Josh are going to go back in a few months to do more galleries and things, and I might take my sisters again to go to Madame Tussaud's - another must see!

Thanks for reading!
X





*All photos are my own
*I was not paid or sponsored to write this post

HAUL | Primark & Boots August 2015

So yesterday me and Abiee went shopping in Burton purely to go to Primark..  I got a couple of pieces for Autumn as well as picking up a bit of new make up products from Boots!

I needed some new shirts for work and I came across this style which is one of those shirts that looks like a shirt under a jumper but really it's just one top all together.  This is really comfy and thought it would keep me warmer when it gets colder outside - this was only £10 and it came in loads of different colours and also there were some which are a little bit different to this style but were still, I think, only £10!

 I wanted to get a new basic top but not something too plain so you can still dress it up a bit if you're going shopping or just out for a casual lunch.  This top was only £5!!  It's really fitted so I would size up if you want it a little baggy, it's a ribbed sort of design and reaaally soft so it's definitely worth that whole £5.

Whenever I go to Primark, I always end up buying something pyjama related and when I saw this top, I had to buy it!  It's so cute and again was only £5!  There were matching baby pink bottoms for £8 but I wasn't that keen on them and I do have so many pyjama bottoms already (..I will probably end up going and getting them).

 Finally from Primark, I got these amazing ankle boots for just £13!! They feel like such good quality and have such lovely detailing on them - they have zips down the side which I think adds a little something extra to them, as well as the bottoms being beautiful!  I've been looking for some boots for a while as I'm going to London in a few days and I want to wear some comfy shoes but not trainers and these are just perfect.  I usually have to either size up or buy wide fit shoes because I have the world's fattest feet but these fit perfectly and I will definitely be wearing them so much this Autumn/Winter.

Next up, I picked up some L'oreal make up on a 3 for 2 offer in Boots.  I'd heard a lot of good reviews on the True Match foundation so decided to give it a go.  I bought it in the shade R2 - C2 vanille rose for £9.99, and it is a little bit dark for me so I mix it with a tiny squirt of Rimmel match perfection 010 light porcelain and that seemed to perfectly match my skin tone.  All of the good things I've heard have turned out to be 100% true and I would recommend this to anyone!

 I usually use a felt tip eyeliner by Collection and have done for a few years so when I saw the L'oreal Super Liner, I thought I would give it a go.  The nib is really thin so perfect for getting right up to the lash line and it is jet black and stays on all day - I've had it on since early this morning and it looks no different!  I got this is the shade intense black and it cost £6.99.

 The final L'oreal product I bought is the Colour Riche Matte lipstick in the shade 430 Mon Jules and this cost me £6.99 (..I think, I can't find the link anywhere for it, sorry!).  It's a sort of plum shade, quite purpley and despite it being matte, is really quite moisturising!  These are my first ever L'oreal make up products and I'm really impressed, you definitely get what you pay for and I would recommend all of them!!

 I also picked up the Colgate Max White toothpaste for £6 because I've seen a lot of blog posts on it and I did want to get the Coco White tooth whitening stuff but I had seen mixed reviews on it and I didn't fancy forking out for it.  I've used this twice already and I don't think it's as freshening as an ordinary toothpase but I am already seeing faint differences - my teeth aren't yellow or anything, I just want them to be more white!  I think that a product like this is something you will see results with because you have to use it every day, not like something you could use once or twice then just forget about it if you know what I mean.

Overall I think it was a successful trip!  I didn't get too much from Primark because they still had a lot of summer stuff in there, as did all of the other shops, which is really annoying.  So hopefully in a couple of weeks, there will be loads more jumpers and scarfs around!!

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