Lush's 'Tea Tree Water'

I have a confession to make... I have never used a toner before! I just assumed it was more money that I didn’t need to waste on a product I didn’t need when my cleanser and moisturiser seemed good enough. However that’s all changed lately, and boy was I wrong! My skins been a bit of a mess lately and a few people recommended Lush ‘Tea Tree Water’ which is a toner for oily, spot prone skin.  The idea of toners is that they remove any traces of cleansers, face products or dirt.

To use this toner I just sprayed it onto a cotton wool pad and swiped across my face. It smells so lovely and refreshing and is a mix of grapefruit water and tea tree water. My skin felt so lovely and clean after use!

I’ve now been using the Tea Tree water for a few weeks and it’s had a really positive effect on my skin. I’ve had barely any spots and when I do they aren’t as big or red! I think this is due to the antibacterial properties in the Tea Tree water, making my face a lot cleaner and fresher!

 

Nails // ESSIE 'On a Silver Platter'

Apologies for the short stumpy nails in the pic, but I have started to teach myself the ukulele and long nails get in the way! I hope you can see past that though as I just had to share this beautiful polish with you.

I can’t explain how much I love this Essie polish, I feel like I have mermaid nails! ‘On a Silver Platter’ is a gorgeous vintage gold shade with blue and silver bits of glitter in it. Essie polishes aren’t that cheap but I would definitely recommend this one!

#BloggersDoItBetter...Spring!

#TheBloggersDoItBetter Challenge was set up by Gemma over at Touch of Belle. The concept is that once a fortnight Gemma will choose a topic and everyone who is joining in with the challenge has to write a blog post based around it. The Topics are going to be based on what Gemma has read in magazines and thinks bloggers can do it better! The topics are there to give you ideas and to inspire you to post something you wouldn't normally post about! That’s the bit I am excited about, to write about topics I may not usually consider!

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The first topic we have been challenged to write about is Spring! As this is my first #BloggersDoItBetter post I thought I would keep it nice and simple and give you my top 10 reasons why spring is the ultimate season, and my most favourite!

 

1.    Clocks go forward which equals lighter evenings and longer days. I think this is my favourite part of spring! Instead of getting home from work and wanting to snuggle under a duvet with a big bar of chocolate. I feel more energised and motivated, making the most of my evenings.

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2.    Hello sun and open windows! Well okay, I live in the UK where statistically it rains something like 300 plus days of the year. However at this time of year we do get to see a few days of sunshine in a row! It really lifts people’s moods, sunshine definitely feeds my soul! We can also start opening our windows again and let the fresh air in without getting hypothermia! It’s just so refreshing, I guess spring awakens everything!

3.    Goodbye to thick coats and woolly scarves!

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4.    Bike rides and adventures in the sunshine.

 

5.    Flowers start to spring up everywhere! So pretty and beautiful. To me it symbolises new beginnings and fresh starts.

6.    Flip Flops. This is my favourite form of footwear! So comfy and I wear them most of the year except for in the dark depths of winter. As soon as spring rocks up, the flip flops are back on my feet.

7.    Baby Lambs, they are just too cute aren’t they?! A sure fire sign spring is here.

 

8.    Easter, I’m not religious but a four day weekend and lots of chocolate... what’s not to love?

 

9.    Hot boys come out of hiding! Have you noticed that before? This time of year all the good looking boys start to reappear from where ever they disappear to over winter. This makes me very happy!

 

10.    The colours in spring! Everything is much more vivid, the grass is greener, and the sky is a brighter blue. Making everything look so much beautiful.

What is your favourite thing about spring? I would also love to hear from you if your also doing the #BloggersDoItBetter challenge, leave me your links below!



Motivational Monday #10

 

This quote is so TRUE! And the best thing about kindness? It costs absolutely nothing to give, but it can make someone’s day!

Therefore I challenge everyone who reads this to go the extra mile this week and do some good deeds and acts of kindness towards others, I can guarantee you won’t regret it!

Happy Monday Lovelies!

First Kiss

Okay so this video has been around for a few months now and has gone viral but it is so beautiful I
just had to share it just in case anyone sees this and hasn’t come across it yet! I am feeling romantic at the moment as I went to my beautiful best friend’s wedding yesterday and it was just stunning and they are such an amazing couple. It’s got me thinking a lot about love, romance and kissing.

This video turned out to be a ploy from a fashion company but who cares as it’s such a lovely concept. It puts a massive smile on my face when I watch this, it’s lovely and intimate. I love how the majority of the couples are so coy and giggly. There is just something so special about a first kiss.

I think as a society we take for granted moments like this. They should be cherished.

What is your reaction to this video? Have you got a memorable first kiss?

The Body Shops Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil

 

I have read a lot of positive reviews on The Body Shops Vitamin E Overnight Serum-in-Oil, so when I spotted it in shop recently I couldn’t resist purchasing it to try it out for myself!

I think the packaging is quite cute, the lid is a pipette that you use to suck up the oil and put a few drops onto your hand. You then massage this onto your face after your usual cleansing routine before bed.  I have to admit I am a little wary of oils/serums as I have used a few that have made my skin greasier and it’s just not sunk in! However this stuff just sinks straight into my skin!

On the packaging it states it replenishes and recharges moisture. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now and it’s had such a great effect on my face! My eczema on my cheeks has gone, my skins softer and I’ve even go as far as saying it leaves my skin looking more glowy in the mornings!

The Body Shop is onto a winner with this product and this Vitamin E overnight Serum-in-Oil has definitely made it onto my staple products list!

Nails // Miss Match Color Changing Nail Polish

I was so excited when I spotted Miss Match Mood Sensitive Color Changing Nail Polish from Urban Outfitters!

 

The colour I went for was Blue Melody, which shows a dark blue changing to a light blue. I was a little apprehensive as to how well it would work and if it would look ok as a nail colour for daily wear.  I have to warn you when applying this stuff stinks! It’s got a very strong chemical smell about it which is a little off putting. It also applies very thinly so needed 3 coats in order to get good coverage.

On the plus side though, it works a treat and is so much fun! In the cold it’s a light baby blue, and in heat it turns a dark navy blue. Check out this video to see its effects! Apologies for the quality of it, it was done on my phone.

 

 

If you are looking for a lovely looking good quality polish, this isn’t it but if you fancy a bit of fun this is highly recommended!