Everything For £5 Black Friday Haul! ♥

Helloooo! So recently i visited a one of my go to highly favourited sites as i was in the market for some winter boots and a dress or two to make me feel pretty. I LOVE this site because everything is only £5.00, so even when it seems you've bought a lot, you haven't broke the bank and everything is amazing quality too!

So first off i spied these sturdy looking winter boots on the new arrivals page, which i thought looked just perfect for the cold, icy days ahead. Now i know what your thinking, they're not the prettiest of boots right?! But for once i purchased a pair of boots more for the fact that they had strong looking soles which will hopefully prevent me from slipping on my bum and a fluffy inner over outer looks.

I also enjoy the fact they have a walking boot-isk styling to them with the lacing up the front, although the medium heel adds a hint of glamour and a girly effect which is much needed!

Overall for £5.00, they're made so well, they're super comfortable and are most probably going to become a staple of mine this winter, styled with knee high socks or tights, a cute dress and a big chunky knit cardigan and scarf.

On the same new arrivals page i found these flat faux leather and suede pointed boots. I am so so impressed with the quality of these little beauties, they look and where packaged like they cost way more than £5.00! 

I've been needing a cute pair of flat boots to wear for day to day for a while now so i was happy to pick these up. The mixture of the faux leather and suede helps the boots to appear more textured and interesting. Also the gold buckle to the left and the gold zip to the right adds a bit of bling.

I was a bit weary of the pointed toe as I've never own a pair of shoes with one before but i think it looks great. I feel like a little elf when wearing them, which is very season appropriate!

''The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear''

- Elf

Omg i've watched that film so many times already and we're not even in December yet! What's your favourite Christmas film? Let me know in the comments!

On to dresses! I fell in love with this dress the moment i saw it, how beautiful is this tartan\ floral print?I thought this dress will work well for Autumn and Winter because of the tartan print but also could easily be worn in the Spring\ Summer due to the floral.

The dress it's self is light and slightly sheer which will be perfect for warmer days over a bikini or a slip dress. Although for the winter time i plan to layer it up matching with thick black tights a cream cardigan and a much needed scarf and glove set.

It seems like ages since i purchase a really girly pretty dress, as in my younger years that use to be my go to item. I thought this white dress with lace and sequin detailing and also a little cut out to the back was just perfect for my Christmas day dress. 

The skirt is made from a sheer white fabric, draped over a silky under skirt which creates a slight shimmer in certain lights. The main feature of the dress is the top, with it's two lace side and a sheer V down the middle that is sprinkle with small beads and silver sequins.

My little sister says its my princess dress which i think is correct as i feel pretty darn magical in it!

Finally i picked up this t-shirt dress as i thought it looked like a super comfy piece i could just throw on on days where glamour wasn't required (most days). I went a head an bought it a size bigger than i usually would as i wanted it to be loose like how it appear on the model. But regardless of this it still fits me very snugly which can be seen in the photo above.

Now my first thought is oh my god i'm so fat, why why why. But once I've calm down and rationalized i came to the conclusion this particular make of clothing is small sizes and obviously isn't designed for girls with big bums and hips. Also i recon the sized 6 or 8 model was wearing a size 14, so that's why the dress appeared baggy on her anyways.

With all this said this is the first time I've had this problem on the site as most sizes are normal true, so its not put me off, just simply made me a bit more cautious.

The dress it's self came on a hanger, in a sealed bag and is a nice thick ruffly material so will be perfect for winter. I'm hoping to lose a few pounds so i might just hold on to it or put it on my eBay. 

I hope you enjoyed this little Black Friday, bargain hunt inspired haul. If you would like the see more hauls of this nature or perhaps a collection of shoes or\and clothes i've bought from the site be sure to let me know in the comments!

I hope your day turns out wonderful and thanks for reading!

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A Hair Make Over, A Second Birthday And An Update! ♥

 

Hey guys! So recently i decide to step out of my hair comfort zone and instead of the routine blonde dip dye i decide to purchase a Live Colour dye and go purple! 

I loved the pop of colour to my hair as i think it looked really fun when matched with a purple lipstick, although as the dye is only semi permanent the colour soon went from purple to a bright pink.

The look was fun to try out while it lasted but i think i'll just stick to my lighter blonde ends in the future!

Friday my baby sister turned two! It seemed only right we made her birthday Frozen themed as she absolutely loves the movie! My mum baked this beautiful cake with vanilla and chocolate icing, white chocolate buttons and a lovely personalized sugar paper top which she purchased of off Amazon for only a couple of pound!

i totally recommend to anyone who's thinking of a Frozen themed party to look into personalized cake toppers on Amazon and making your own cake rather than spending unnecessary pennies on ready made store cakes. 

It came so quick and you obviously get that sense of pride when you've created a great cake!

She also baked some little fairy cakes and topped them with chocolate icing and Frozen sugar paper (which all came on an A4 sheet so she had to cut each one out, hehe!) 

Also we put up Frozen birthday banners, a Frozen table cloth, plates and Elsa & Anna napkins. And of course the normal mini birthday treats were prepared!

She got a few lovely gifts, which to everyone she open she said 'oh wow!'. It warms my heart to see such a small person be so appreciative for the things she had received. I hope she stays this humble for her whole life as its so refreshing to find with in kids these days.

Lola ended her day snuggling up with Bella in her 'Peppa Party dress'! Such a wonderfully simple but cute day, surrounded by loving family in a warm cosy house... what more could a 2 year old need?

I just thought i'd give you all an update in to my life past things such as new hair dos and birthdays. I am aware i haven't been very active in the blogging community with in the last week or so and this saddens me as there's nothing i love more than chilling out and writing posts.

Mentally i haven't had the motivation to do much, everyday is a constant fight trying to get myself mentally healthy and happy again. Although i have plans for change! I've been thinking and planning alot lately for new posts mainly focusing on my mental health journey and also of course Christmas!

I think instead of trying to stick to a schedule of days i post i will post when and whenever, as much and as little as i like as this will create less pressure for my mind and most probably will create more enjoyable posts!

I hope this has been a some what enjoyable read and as always i hope you've had/ have a wonderful day!

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October Birchbox | Products Review ♥

Hello there wonderful ones! Finally i'm posting my review of the October Birchbox yaaay! 

This month's box theme was WORK IT! supporting a organisation with much importance CoppaFeel. 

This months leaflet contains little tips and tricks to try everyday for 14 days helping one to create a better balance in life in areas such as sleeping patterns, eating better, organisation, exercising etc. The leaflet also suggests ways the items received in the box can be used through out this time!

I love the easy twisty side ponytail hairstyle they've added, its such a fun easy idea for days when your struggling with time and hair inspiration.

The leaflet also comes with a how to step by step guide on how to check your boobs correctly to make sure there is nothing out of the ordinary and also informs on how to get involved in a community.

I think this is a wonderful subject to bring to light with in the beauty community as its a terrible illness that needs all the publicity as this will create more funds to be put towards finding a cure.

Make sure to use these steps, its quick and easy and nothing to be embarrassed about, they're your boobs!

Into the products - 

Oh my gosh... The Cattier Paris Masque Argile Clay face mask seriously made my face feel as soft as a babies bum! I received two of these in my box so i'm saving my other for a day when my skins looking as though it needs a little pamper.

The mask its self actually looks like clay (hence the name) and is quite a thick consistency. The scent is very fresh but not too over powering, which i think comes from the aloe vera. The aloe vera is the reason it had such an amazing effect on my skin as anything with it in always makes it happy, plus the mask is tailored for sensitive skin so all round win win!

I definitely recommend if your in the market for a face mask if you have a dry T-zone like myself as it clears pores, leaves skin soft and feeling moisturized.

This stuff is the shizz! Its perfect for those days when I've styled my hair weather it be curled or straightened and i need something to control those naughty fly away's but don't want to commit to the heavy stickiness of hairspray! I simply take a little dollop of the Kms Tame Frizz Taming Creme and rub it into my each hand then run it through out my hair; fly away's banished!

This product had made styling so easy... i'm not really sure how i lived without!

I loveee how its a heat protection too, so i could run this through my damp hair wait for it to dry naturally (its curly, blow drying is a no no if i can help it) then style, two birds with one stone as my fly away's are handled and my hairs protected! Fantastic!

I'd never thought of there actually being a product for soothing and banishing those nasty little ingrowing hairs and red bumps that sometime come from quick shaving. But then this little beauty pops up! 

Shaveworks The Cool Fix Targeted Gel Lotion is my new favourite remedy for soothing and removing any form of redness leaving my legs and pits looking as lovely as they should, i only wish the sample was bigger!

How cute is this packaging? Pixi Shea Butter Lip Balm in the shade Honey Nectar is lovely, it adds a nice natural shade to the lips while also moisturizing and it smells (and tastes) a-mazing! This little treat has been a firm favourite since received as a nude lip is such an easy look to go to.

I love the brand name of this beautiful bright red shade, Lollipops. How sweet!

Not much to say apart from it looks beautiful on and will see its way into the festive season for sure.

All of the products came in this cute pink make up bag, which is great as i feel i can never have enough!

My lifestyle extra this month was a Birchbox lipstick pen, which looks adorable and is the perfect size to just throw in my handbag. Next time someone asks do you have a pen, i'll be like yes. Yes i do. Hehe!

Hope you've enjoyed this little post keep you're eyes peeled for November's! Little info i received it today, its amazing, i'm in love! I'm sooo excited to try things out :D

Thanks for reading and i hope your day is bright and beautiful! 

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Autumn Series - The Only Palette You'll Need ♥

Hey! Today i thought i'd share with you a recent purchase that i think is the perfect palette for this season and the next. The Flawless Palette by Make Up Revolution is just beautiful, it contains a diverse arrangement of 32 shimmery to matte super pigmented shades which are all named appropriately. 

The palette appears as if its arranged in order of seasons; lighter, natural colours - Spring/Summer, warm and darker colours - Autumn/Winter. This is a great way to think if this is the only palette you have or are using as you'll always be season appropriate!

The looks you could create are endless with this palette in hand from subtle natural looks to romantic smokey eyes to a dramatic darker looks. A few of the shades that have quickly become my favourites are Red Night, Molton Chocolate, Golden Night and Medal as they complement and really emphasis my blue eyes.

Also Highlite and Angel are just perfect for highlighting the brow bone and I've even experimented with a little on my cheek bones, which works wonderfully.

For the next week or so i'm going to put a couple of photos to the end of each blog post with eye looks I've created using this palette as i think that could be quite fun and perhaps inspire!

Thanks for reading, have a lovely day!

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Make Up Revolution Atomic Lipsticks Review ♥

Hellooo there all! I recently noticed that Revolution had released a new collection of lipsticks called the Atomic Collection. This collection was released just before Halloween as the 5 shades in it could easily make great companions to any fancy dress make up; as lets just say, they're all quite out there!

If your a fan of the lipsticks from Revolution like myself you'll know they're all great quality products that offer a suffice staying power and moisture. Also they all smell like vanilla which is wonderful!

The collection contains 5 shades all only costing a bargain price of £1.00 each! I only bought 2 of them as that's what appealed to me. Bellow i have linked the other three shades available - 

Ruby - A bright red.

Make Me Tonight - A blackish tone with a hint of red.

Serpent - An unusual dark green.

I purchased Magnificent and Make It Right. Its safe to say i'm a sucker for a purple lipstick, i think it's a shade that adds a nice bit of edge to a make up look with out looking too over done up.

Magnificent is a lovely purply pink shade with a noticeable dash of shimmer. In the tube it appears darker, looking very similar to the Depraved lipstick from their Scandalous Collection, although when actually applied on the lips its a lot lighter.

This shade is definitely going to be worked into my everyday make up, it'll add a nice bit of shimmer and colour to the lip, although i feel like it's also a great shade to build up for a night out with a smokey eye!

I'm in love with Make It Right, its a beautiful dark purple shade that can be built up easily. I've been searching for a purple like this for a while as its my favourite colour to wear on a night out. I Have been running low on a Revlon one for a while, so finding one from a brand i love is fantastic!

I can see myself dotting this on my lips gently then applying a matte berry shade on top for a nice Autumnal purply red look through out these colder days.

I hope you enjoyed this little review of the new Atomic Collection. Let me know in the comments if you've tried any of the Make Up Revolution lipsticks and if so which is you favourite?

Thanks for reading and have a lovely day!

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Autumn Series - Outfit Of The Day ♥

Hello there lovelies! I thought i'd graces you all with a little Autumn inspired outfit inspo on this dreary cold November night. Damn, if feels so crazy to say we're back in November already?! I mean where on earth has this year gone! 

I'm absolutely in love with this wine coloured floppy hat, i think it looks so lovely worn with a dress and a bold berry lip. I literally have been focusing all outfit ideas around it, hoping that they'll work. I just plopped my denim jacket on top of this and my coat when i headed outside to warm the look, arrrr layers ♥.

I've mainly been wearing my hat with monochrome outfits like this one above, as it adds a beautiful pop of colour! I've tried my best to link the whole of this outfit below, although the majority i bought last year so i'm not sure what'll be available!

♥ Wine Floppy Hat - Select Fashion

♥ Dress - Primark

♥ Necklace - Poundland

♥ Rings - Poundland

♥ Tree Earrings - eBay

♥ Belt - Primark

♥ Leggings - George at Asda

♥ Shoes - Newlook (Bought last year so no longer available, although they have a beautiful selection of similar shoes right now ♥ )

Thanks for reading! Check back Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for new blog posts! :D

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