Monday Motivation! #20

The reason I started these motivational Monday posts was because I’m a huge believer that if you be positive, positive things will happen in return. In other words, what goes around comes around.

I have to put my hand up and admit that I hadn’t been practicing what I preach much lately. This past week has been pretty rubbish and has left me feeling pretty down. Basically I feel like I’m in a massive rut, I’m 27, I’m single, back living with my parents and not really getting to anywhere I would like to be. I feel like I need a sign that I’m on the right path or something exciting to happen. Any suggestions are welcome?! I can’t complain too much though as I know I have amazing friends and family and I enjoy my job. Do you ever just feel lonely and like your life’s not going anywhere? That’s where I am at the moment.

So to snap me out of it, or attempt to, I chose this beautiful quote from Marilyn Monroe. It made me cry when I first read it as it pretty much sums up where I am at the moment! Therefore I want to use this post to remind me that yes life can be shit but there are tons of positive things in this world, I just need to be more open to them and stop being swallowed by the negative.

So here’s to a more happy and positive week.

Happy Monday!

Alternative to Ombre Hair

So I used to fully embrace the Ombre Hair look, it’s been on trend for a while but mine completely dried out my hair and by the time I was brave enough to venture to the hairdressers all they could do was cut a good few inches off. SOB! That was a few months ago and I was desperately trying to make my hair grow long, so I am still little traumatised by the whole situation!

However lessons were learnt and I’ve been on a massive mission to look after my hair and keep it in good condition. This has involved regular cuts, yes regular, I used to be terrible at this only going once every 6 months, now I go every 8 weeks, get me! I have also invested in Moroccan oil, which truly is a miracle product, as well as a tangle teaser and various other moisture products.

I’ve also been behaved and only coloured my hair dark brown as recommended by my hair dresser as she said it would help the condition. I’m still trying to grow my hair but getting a bit bored, anyone else find it gets to your shoulders and takes a year long pit stop there?? So to waiver said boredom I felt a colour change might to the trick! I loved my Ombre hair but was worried id end up back at square one if I did that again, so I made a compromise.... I coloured the middle layer blonde, so it looks like flashes of blonde at the end, with the rest of my hair a chocolate brown.

I love this look and I don’t need to worry about roots as you can’t see them! Also looks good up with I like. So I found an alternative to the Ombre look but one that suits me better! Happy Days!

Review: TOPSHOP Highligher in Sunbeam

Topshop Highlighter in Sunbeam

 

At this time of the year when we have actually been enjoying some amazing sunshine (I’m ignoring the fact it’s forecasted as rain this weekend!), I no longer want to look pale, pasty and like a polar bear. I want a beautiful sun kissed look and that’s going to be my mission of the moment! I will be heading out and trying all sorts of bronzers, highlighters and fake tan.

The first thing I’ve come across is Topshop’s highlighter in sunbeam. I was a little apprehensive about this product as it looks quite yellow in the pot. However I have read some great reviews so decided to check it out myself.

It is a powder, and you really do only need to apply a small amount! I applied it to my cheek bones, over the top of my usual blusher. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised! It comes out a gorgeous shimmer colour and is beautiful. I can imagine it looking fantastic on its own with a good tan. I will definitely be taking this product on holiday with me, to highlight my sun kissed look at the beach bar in the evenings!

Don’t let the garish yellow colour put you off, id fully recommend giving this product a try.

 

 

Apologies for the garish photo I just wanted to give you the gist of what it looks like on!

 

 

 

 

 

I want! I need!

I am desperately in LOVE with these boots. I think a decent pair of leather boots are a staple for everyone’s wardrobe. Especially a good pair of leather ankle boots. They can be so versatile they can go with dresses, skirts or skinny jeans and can be dressed up or down. Most importantly for me they are usually pretty comfortable! I am useless when it comes to big heels, I like to be the last one standing so love flats or low heels. This isn’t so great being a complete shorty!

Hudson Encke Ankle Boots in Coal

£150

find them HERE

 

Hudson are a fantastic footwear brand and I can often be found drooling over their website. They are expensive but are good quality shoes and boots. I can’t explain how much I am lusting over these boots at the moment. Sigh. They are £150 and are slightly way out of my price range at the moment, so I can only dream!

 If anyone would like to lend me the money.....

Barry M Gelly Nail Paint in Blood Orange

 

If you’re a regular reader of this blog you’ll know I’m currently in a lust fest with Barry M’s Gelly Nail paints. My latest treat to myself was this polish in Blood Orange, which is a fire engine red colour. I can’t explain how much I love it! While most people seem to be obsessing over coral nail colours, which I do like, I just don’t think you can go too wrong with red nails. As usual I’m impressed with the gorgeous shine and the fact it’s a very quick drying polish. I’m not going to bore you with a full review as I’ve reviewed a couple of these now. I just wanted to show you all the colour and say that I fully recommend this product!

Ebay Wish List...



Welcome to my EBay wish list! This is a constantly changing list depending on what style I’m into at the time and think it’s a great reflection of where I am at the moment! I am a huge fan of EBay, I am constantly looking for fun little bargains, and who doesn’t like a saving? The only issue I have with it is that I can be quite competitive so when it comes to any auction items I have to be quite restrained and not go bidding mad! I also sell a lot on EBay, it’s definitely helped me survive in that end of the month skint period the week before pay day!

Anyways here is my current wish list.... Let me know if there’s anything you’re currently watching or have your eye on!

Gold Triangle Hand Harness and Ring

£2.99

find it HERE

 Sequin Peter Pan Collar Blouse

£3.99

find it HERE

 

 Rose Flower Necklace

£0.99

find it HERE

Rottweiler Sweatshirt

£21.09

find it HERE

Studded Sandals

£6.99

find it HERE

 



Swallow Necklace

£1.27

find it HERE



Motivational Monday #19

I love today’s inspiration. I think it is so true, we all just need a bit more faith in ourselves.  I truly believe if you believe in yourself you can overcome anything as you are an awesome, strong person. We just need reminding of that sometimes!

I think sometimes we get so caught up in what’s happening around us and what others think and their views and opinions. We then tend to forget about ourselves and we are capable of. I, myself am going to focus this week on my positives and I hope you all do the same!

Happy Monday folks!