Surf Season

Do you ever find yourself sitting in front of your computer screen staring at the same old clothing websites or online beauty boutiques- yet never seem to find anything that you actually like? Its time to wipe off the dust from your internet surf board and take a swim in some new waters!

1.       NET-A-PORTER

Okay so you’ve heard of this before, probably had a look and thought “Gosh! I still can’t afford this stuff”, but trust me, it’s possible to lose a few hours of your day trawling through the beautiful collections that they hold. The team behind the website will bend over backwards to suit all of their customers, no matter if you’re spending £100 or £100,000!

NET-A-PORTER.COM‎

2.       EBAY.COM

It’s hard to overlook this one, you can find almost anything on Ebay, whether it be a vintage dress or a new handbag. However, beware of the fakes out there! Whilst Ebay maybe a heaven for bargain beauties, don’t fall into the trap of fake goods!

3.       MADE.UK.COM

Made is a fashion accessories brand that creates pieces from recycled glass and leather goods. The pieces are made in Kenya and support the local communities there, so not only are you getting some beautiful jewellery; you’re also giving something even greater back to the communities that made it (get it?)!

4.       GIFTLAB.COM

Giftlab is a great place to pick up a one-of-a-kind gift, that can even be personalised – And get this, they’ll even send you reminders of your friends’ birthdays!

so less...

and more.. 

Rose water

Okay firstly I'm not sure why it took my so long to post this. Secondly, listen up girls!

This is cheap, chic and certainly cheerful! After having a lengthy discussion with my gran about how much I hated my combination skin that would be dry yet constantly under attack of blemishes, she then went on to mention that her mother used to have beautiful skin and all she ever used was Rose water and glycerine. Having no clue where I'd find it, my first stop was Boots the chemist and I was in luck! I picked it up for around £2 and two weeks later I went back to buy three more!

On first use I couldn't quite get used to the feel of it. It was soothing, yet in a way it also made my skin feel sticky, almost. However, I woke up the next day with smooth, clean feeling and moisturised skin. Rose water has the power to draw out redness from the skin and give it an even, dewy tone.

Then, after experimenting I found an even better use for it. Before applying my foundation, I wipe the solution over my skin. By wipe, I mean splash some on my hands and spread it over my face. After waiting about 30 second for it to dry, I think pat off the excess with a towel. Then, apply foundation on to your face and you will be left with dewy, fresh and natural looking skin!

"IT'S ALWAYS A FASHION SHOW, MOM"

Lo Bothsoworth once said that it is always a fashion show, but is it? 

What's the first thing you do in the morning? Run to the toilet? Check twitter? Or dash to the wardrobe to plow through your mountain of must-have fashion items? 

Its often thought that us girls spend hours deciding what to wear, how to wear it and when to wear it, but honestly, I'm not sure that is the case. I  mean, we're no Taylor Momsen who still believes the "underwear and outerwear" trend is okay, or that we claim to "see what clothes on the floor look clean" but do we really spend long deciding? 

Its all about impressions. Sitting around the house all day and we're reluctant to even get out of our baggy t-shirts, however it would appear that depending on who we're meeting, we alter how we think we should dress. Now clearly, that sounds fairly obvious. Going to a meeting? Wear smart clothes. Shopping? Casual. Clubbing? Wearing something more than underwear is usually a start. Yet, it could also be said that we would purposely choose outfits to suit the person we are meeting. Often I have found myself picking something from my wardrobe that I don't exactly like, but for some reason I assume the person I'm meeting will, and therefore put it on anyway. Or have you heard the tales of the girls (and guys) who are desperately trying to land a job at hollister, so waltz around the shop head-to-toe in cali inspired clones. Maybe even a job in some hipster store wearing nothing but Cross print clothes that it looks like you're either in a religious cult or just didn't look in the mirror. What I'm really trying to say is: is it always a fashion show, really? Do we actually spend as much time choosing and deciding as we'd like to think, or are we more inclined to dress for others, rather than ourselves. 

Bare all?

Have you tried Angels on Bare Skin from Lush Cosmetics yet? No? Don't waste any more time!

My skin is oily/combination skin but is also fairly sensitive and this product really is a miracle! I does exactly what it says on the tin (plastic tub) "evens out skin tone, reduces redness and improves the health and appearance of your skin".

The cleanser contains ground almonds which turns into a milky paste when mixed with water on the palm of your hand. It also contains "rose absolute" which I absolutely love as it really does get rid of any redness (ever heard your grand-parents talk about the wonders of rose water and glycerin? Well this is even better).

When using the product I find it is better to take a little bit more than the directions advise. Pinch a small amount of the product ( about twice the size of a pea) and mix it with a little water in the palm of your hands until it turns to a milk coloured liquid or paste. Then gently massage the product over your face starting from the centre and concentrating on any areas which are particularly red or have uneven skin tone. Continue to massage the product over your face for around 2 minutes and gently wipe off with a damp face cloth.

You will immediately see the benefits of the product and within a week your skin will be looking be-a-u-ti-ful!