Summer Fashion and Beauty Haul!

 Hi guys!

 

Now i'm not one to dabble too much in the fashion world, it's not really my strong point. I go for things that are comfortable more than anything, and because I have eczema I focus a lot on the actual material of clothes aswell, as I don't want to wear anything that is itchy at all. But when summer rolls around I hardly ever have that problem, as it's light and floaty fabrics galore!

 

Anyway, onto my haul. The main objective of the shopping trip was to buy some summer offce related clothes for work. I work in an office which is pretty warm at the moment despite having the windows open and fans going, so I wanted some light tops that were either short sleeved or sleeveless. And I came across these three tops.

 

The pink top with flowers on is from New Look and is £12.99 but I got 10% off that as one of the buttons at the top on the back had come off, therefore was slightly damaged.  But it came with a spare one so that's easily fixed. The other two tops were from Primark and the cream colour cami one with flowers was £4.00, and the white top was £6.00.

 

I also wanted some basic ballet shoes/pumps/dolly shoes (seriously what do you call these? haha) but I wanted some nude coloured ones to wear with some dresses for work and I just didn't have. I found two pairs that I liked. The straight up nude colour were the cheaper pair at just £4.00. And the slightly more taupe-nude colour were £6.00. I love them both and they are very comfy. I've had numerous pairs of Primark ballet shoes before and I always go there to get more if I need some new ones.

 

I did get a couple of pieces of underwear but I didn't want to put that in the haul, but I did get some very cool Coca-Cola printed pyjamas which is just so cool! It's my favourite drink, so it's only right that I have these pyjamas. The legging style trousers may be a bit warm to wear at the moment, so those might have to wait till September when the weather starts to cool down a bit, but we'll see. The top was £4.00 and the trousers were £8.00.

 

Lastly onto the beauty side. The deodorant was necessary to put in my bag for work in these lovely summer months, enough said. And the dry shampoo was a necessary purchase as i'm running low and it's an essential to have around for me. And lastly the Avene skincare was on 3 for 2 so I got the Rich Skin Recovery Cream (which I had a sample of and really loved so bought the full size, and I will do a blog post on this soon. And I also needed more of the Soothing Eye Contour Cream, so I bought one and as it was 3 for 2 I got another one for free, yay!

 

 Love

Amy

xxx

April 2014 Favourites!

We’re already at the end of this month, I can’t quite believe it! I thought March went rather slowly but April has just zoomed by. Also the weather has got nicer (i've actually been wearing shorts!) and the nights are lighter too, oh I just love this time of year.

Anyway let's get on to my favourites.

LOreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil - (review) 

I got the oil a long time ago and kept forgetting about it. But I’ve now put it near the area where I dry my hair and it reminds me to use it. I’ve been putting it on my damp/wet hair before I blow dry it and I’ve noticed a definite difference in my hair in that it is a lot less frizzy and more smooth after I’ve dried it. And most of all it has become very soft! I can’t believe I’ve neglected this for so long, but I won’t now I know how good it is.

 

Mac Cut a Caper Lipstick

 

I have really been feeling the peachy/coral makeup look, it must be the weather or just the feeling of spring in the air. But I gravitated back to one of my Mac lipsticks in the ever popular Cut a Caper. It's sadly a limited edition shade so you can't get your hands on it, but i'm sure it will pop up again in another collection at some point. It's a lovely pinky coral shade and great for spring and summer.

 

 L'Oreal Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick - Rose Symphony  (review)

 

This is my newest addition to my lipstick collection, and I only got this midway through April but I've not worn much else. It's either been this or Cut a Caper. I've done a blog post about this lipstick if you want to check it out. But i've really enjoyed wearing this, such a lovely bright colour!

 

Fashionista Blushes - Juicy Apricot and Rose Glow

 

I've really neglected these blushes in the past year or so since i've got them, but i've dug them out of my makeup stash and started using them and i've been enjoying them. They are only avaliable in Superdrug stores and they are cheap blushes but they are very pigmented blushes and last well on my cheeks. Give them a go!

LUSH Honey I Washed the Kids Soap

 

The last of my LUSH products that I got for Christmas in a giftset, but i've really loved it! A popular soap from LUSH which has a great caramel/honey scent. Just divine! It's not pictured above as I literally just finished it yesterday.

 

Estee Lauder Raisins Eyeshadow Duo - (review)

 

A discontinued product (weeps) but a gorgeous one that I can't leave ignored in my drawer. I have actually only been using the left side of this palette for some reason, maybe I prefer the more plum/wine colour for the autumn/winter but the shimmery champagne colour has been so nice to wear.

 

Random Favourites!

 

Yankee Candle White Chocolate Bunnies Large Jar - (review)

 

Well it has been Easter time, how can I not include an Easter themed Yankee Candle in my April favourites? :) A lovely white chocolate and vanilla, creamy sort of scent. If you want it, run and order it quickly before it goes off the website. Again this isn't pictured as I used up the jar this month and it went in the recycling last week.

 

New Look - Tan Asymmetric Strappy Wedge Sandals

 

Now I wouldn't call myself fashion conscious at all really, I go for comfort more than anything! Having said that i'm a big fan of tan accessories like bags and shoes, and I am always on the look out for some good wedges that aren't a ridiculous height! (As most are!) I don't know about you but I like to be able to walk in my shoes. I found these in New Look and love them, I wore them throughout the Easter weekend and when the weather has been nice outside i've worn them. I can tell they'll be my new summer favourite.

Frozen

 

If you haven't heard of this film you must have been living under a rock for the last few months. Frozen was such a hyped up film, and I never got round to seeing it in the cinema, but my sister recently got it on DVD and I borrowed it off her and like everyone else it seems, I am in love with this film! Great animation, great characters, great story and the songs! Oh the songs! Just please watch it if you haven't already.

 

 

What were your April 2014 Favourites?

 

 

Love

Amy

xxx

 

 

 

 

***DISCLAIMER***

All views/opinions are my own, products bought myself

Trend: Tartan

 

 

Since writing my post the other day about my Primark Tartan Scarf, i've been looking more into this trend that is popular for the autumn/winter 2013. There are many different things that you could get, both on the high street or online, if you want to bring some tartan fashion into your wardrobe.

 

I've found 5 different tartan items that would be great for this time of year.

 

 

1.) TOPSHOP

Moto Blue Check Leigh Jeans - £40.00

 

 

2.) ASOS

Glen Lossie Tartan Lambswool Scarf - £16.00

 

 

3.) NEW LOOK

Red Tartan Check Skater Skirt - £17.99

 

 

4.) CLAIRE'S

Oversized Tartan Bow Headband - £5.00

 

 

5.) NEW LOOK

Dark Red Tartan Check Tea Dress - £22.99

 

 

Any questions/comments please leave in the comments.

 

 

Love

Amy

xxx

 

 

 

***DISCLAIMER***

All views/opinions are my own.