Summer Arm Candy

After spotting some cool bracelets on Michelle Keegan, I wanted to track down some new bling for the summer. I eventually managed to find the exact same company that she got hers from - LizzleTrix. I decided to just order one to begin with, so that I could check the fit for my skinny wrists. I contacted the lovely owner on Twitter and asked her if she could do me a customised name bracelet. She was happy to oblige and my lovely bracelet arrived today.



It cost £5.50 and £1.50 for p&p. I asked for the biggest child's size she could do, and it fits my wrist perfectly.

I think I might go for the dolly mixture one next.

Outfit of the night: Fashion Show

I rarely dress up these days, so seeing as I wasn't wearing a tracksuit last night, I thought I would actually take a picture of my outfit! I wasn't going anywhere fancy, just to a fashion show that my cousin was modelling in.


I got this jersey midi dress from Matalan at Christmas time and I just love how it fits. Super flattering. I teamed it with my old school knee high boots from Oasis. I got these boots about 7 years ago and I absolutely love them. They are battered to death, but they are still going strong!

New Hair - Goodbye long locks!

I have had my hair all different lengths, but the last 4 years I have had it really long. Last week, I was thinking that it had got too long and I thought it might be time for a change. This is not something I take lightly as I absolutely HATE having my hair cut. I never, ever have a good experience and I always come away feeling distraught.

This is an old picture, but I couldn't find a more recent one. My hair was actually a bit longer than this.

Today, I decided to take the plunge and try a new hairdresser. I asked for 3-4 inches off, but I actually came out with about 6-7 inches off!!! I am still in shock and not quite sure what to think of it!

Do you like it?

Dainty Doll Haul

After hearing that Dainty Doll products were being sold off super cheap, I decided to head over to Frangances Direct and make a big order. The one product I really wanted was the liquid foundation in 002, but unfortunately it was sold out :(

I ended up picking up 2 cream blushers, 3 powder blushers, 1 concealer and 4 lipsticks. The whole order cost me £19.90, which is a complete bargain!!

The prices were the following:

• Cream blushers - £1.99 each (rrp £13.50)
• Powder blushers - £1.99 each (rrp £13.50)
• Concealer - £1.99 (rrp £14.50)
• Lipsticks - £1.99 each (rrp £12.50)

I am over the moon with everything apart from the lipstick in 001 Couture. It was not that dark on the website and I really don't think it is going to suit me! One dud product is not the end of the world though.

Have you tried any Dainty Doll products?

My Ebay Parka - Love!

I have been searching for a nice lined parka for months, but I could never find one that fitted my child like body, or that wasn't over £80. I turned to my trusted Ebay and came across this fur lined one from Hong Kong. I love buying phone cases etc from Hong Kong, but I haven't had a good experience with their clothes before. They normally arrive and resemble nothing like the Ebay picture!

This parka was only £11.99, so I thought it was worth the risk. Knowing that their sizing always comes up super small, I opted for the 10-12 (I am normally an 8-10 in coats). I then put it to the back of my mind as I knew it would take about a month to arrive. I was shocked to discover that it actually came within 6 days!! I opened the bag half expecting to hate it, but I was pleasantly surprised as it looked exactly like the picture!



It fits like a dream and is super cosy! I cannot believe it was only £11.99!

   

 If you are looking for a parka, I would highly recommend this one. Love!

Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub

My lips have been such a mess with this horrible weather we have been having for the last few months. I am not a lush fan, and I have never actually been in a store before....well until now! I popped in last week to pick up one of their lip scrubs as I heard they were good. The bubblegum was the nicest smelling one that my store had. In fact, it's so delicious that I can't wait to lick it off my lips!!

 

I've been using it for a week now and I really like it. It does really dry out your lips though, so you need a good lip balm to use straight after using it.

 It's £5.25, which I do think is overpriced, but I do really like it.

 Are there any other Lush products I should try now that I have finally visited a store?

Bye bye dry hands - new hand cream

Yes, this post makes me sound about 80, but I have had really dry hands this month from swimming! I have been using the Soap and Glory Hand Food since Christmas, but I didn't think it was hydrating my hands, so I went in search of something better. I came across this Garnier one on my lunch hour one day. It was half price, so I think that swung it for me. Always a cheapskate!



It turned out to be a good choice as it really does do the job well. My hands have improved greatly after just one week of use. It's non greasy, absorbs super quick and has a non offensive smell. Love!

What's your favourite hand cream?