midi skirt

Midi skirt addicted


I have to admit the only skirts I usually wear are mini but this spring/ summer I have fallen in love with the full midi skirt. They have been my new addiction, its such an easy piece to wear I like to team mine with a crop top as the higher waist of the skirt doesn't show off to much tummy.
Its such a staple for me for Summer as I can wear it in the day with sandals or a wedge then dress it up with a heel for an evening out with the girls.

Here are a few of my favourites from wwww.asos.com I think I live on this site :)

my skin care routine

My skin care routine


For me when it comes to beauty related things if it takes along time to do I wont be doing it, I have little time like most and so I want to do a routine that is quick, simple and I see results my routine takes me 5 minutes max.

For my skin I have normal to a tinny bit dry on nose and my forehead in between my eyes, all but one of the products I use are the brand simple I've been using it for years I have very sensitive skin so I have found this brand perfect for  my skin.

The first product I use is the cleaning lotion it takes off all the dirt and make up from my skin leaving it fresh and clean then I use the toner it makes my skin feel so yummy in the summer I put it in the fridge and it is cooling on the skin it brings your skin back to a healthy pH level.

 For the day time I use the 12 hour moisturiser but in the evening I use the Palmer's oil I really helps even out my skin, I have a few scares from childhood where I feel into a BBQ it wasn't lit thankfully and fell off my bike also I had a door drop on my head long story  I was a very accident prone child and the oil really helps it also helps for acne scars.

Once a week I will use a face scrub as I do have sensitive skin I use one that the particles and to harsh and take off way to many layers of skin the simple one has just enough strength to take of the dead and dry skin to leave my skin healthy and glowing.

My hair care routine

My hair care routine


My hair care is simple I have  long hair it is normal but can tend to get dry on the ends, I do use a semi perm dye every 3 months or so,  its not that different to my normal hair colour which is mid brown, I only use it as it gives my hair an extra shine when it not looking so great it just gives it and extra boost.

I wash my hair twice a week as it does dry out you don't need to wash your hair every day as you wash your natural oils from your hair stripping it of all the goodness it needs to stay healthy every other day is fine to do I  use dry shampoo for those days I work out so my hair isn't all sweaty no one want sweaty hair in between washes there are so many great dry shampoos out there.

 

I use herbal essence shampoo and conditioner of which it is beautiful ends it smells so good and leaves my hair so silky and protects the ends of your hair from splitting.

once a week I use a hair mask to give it an extra condition herbal essence bee strong you leave it on for few minutes and rinse if I'm being lazy I leave it on for half an hour it makes my hair look so healthy and shinny after using it and easier to manage.

as a finishing touch I use loreal hair oil you can use it before shampooing and after drying a little goes along way I only use 2 pumps and run it through the mid to ends of my hair after twice a week you don't need to use it every day as it lasts for days if your not washing your hair every day.

all these products were bought in www.boots.com

fashion and beauty haul

                               these blue pattern tapered trousers are from h+m for £!2.99

 

 

tortoise shell sunglasses uv400 with gold metal on the side £4.99 when ever you buy sun glasses make sure they are uv400 cheap glasses without protect attract the sun more and will damage your eyes.

 

 

 

this red bag with side tassel was on sale in oasis_store.com from £22 down to £6 bargain

 

 

 

 

     I love the bright colours in this scarf perfect with jeans and a plain Cami and flats and it was only £4.99 at deichmann  a shoe store but they had these on a stand and I was just drawn to it

 

I bought these cute tan flats from primark for only £8

 

 

 

its safe to say I am a Barry m nail polish addict and love their gel polish range so I added this prickly pear to my collection Barry m are such a great price and have a wide range this one was £3.99

I'm a big fan of the simple range as I have sensitive skin this eye cream soothes and brightens my eyes I put it in the fridge and use it morning and night as it soothes my eye area when its cooler its £3.99 from boots

 I have not used this product yet but I have use the brand for my shampoo and conditioner which I love they leave my hair silky and in good condition  so I have high hopes for this hair mask it smells so good so it will be a treat to use once a week £4.89

I'm a typical woman I have a sweet tooth and I couldn't resist the offer Thornton's had they were only £3 bargain

The miracle hat

The miracle hat


This isn't a hat but its the perfect hat may sound (overly dramatic) , for so long I have been trying to find a hat for summer when they say one size fits all no it doesn't.
I have such a small head for the average female adult trying on every hat hoping it would fit like Goldy locks, either they were too big or too small (trying on children's) hats yes I sunk that low, I just could not find a hat that didn't spin on my head from being too loose.
I was determined to find one for this summer and who new I would find it whilst going food shopping in Sainsbury's.
There I was just going along the isle of the clothing department and I saw the hats hanging up i thought might as well give them ago.
 2 out of the 3 were just way too big I'm pretty sure they were made for a giant of which I am not, I tried on the last hat having lost all hope I was just destined not to have a hat EVER other than a beanie not exactly practical for summer, I gave the hat a go and to my amazement it actually fitted it was a hat miracle.
 I'm now looking forward to the summer to show of what took me years to find though I probably should have stocked up on them as it was only £8 think that's the plan for when I go back :).

 

 

It's my birthday and I'll cry if i want to

Being a child I loved my birthday just like any normal kid presents, cake what's not to love until the dreaded double digit birthday. As soon as I hit 10 I hated the fact I was getting older, I would cry most years when family and friends would sing happy birthday partly because I hated the attention but mostly because I hated getting  another year older (I have peter pan syndrome).

Like most no matter how old I get with each year I still feel like a teenager even now just turning 28 years old, but my mind set has slightly changed though I don't love getting older losing a few childhood friends has made me see my birthday and ageing in a different way.

When you lose someone you no know matter who parent, grandparent friend or how close you were you see life in a different way, it was a shock losing friends who I have known since I was 4 years old you realise life is short you don't no what's around the corner.

 Where as before I would hate getting another year older now I am feeling it is a privilege to be making another year that my friends never got to see. It makes me sad they never reached the age I am each year I wonder what they would be doing, the people they would be becoming  so as I turn another year older I smile that I am still here seeing another beautiful sunset, laughing with friends and family and achieving my dreams but taking a minute to think of those who I have lost along the way but still keep in my heart being grateful for every moment that life gives me.

 Though I still have a peter pan complex I will no longer cry for getting older, but smile that I'm still here to enjoy the day with those who I love.

kimono

kimono trend


This spring summer the cover up that is trending most is the kimono, the kimono is easy to style piece of clothing pair it with jeans, shorts over a dress its versatile and should be in every ones wardrobe.
There are so many to choose from tassel's, sequins, floral prints there's a kimono for any occasion
here are a few of my favourites from the high street