Easter weekend

Happy Easter guys!! 

So what have you all been doing? Friday was a lovely chilled day with the family my sister plus fiancé came over and so did the grandparents. I really wish we had better weather for the four days, it kind of sucks :( 

Saturday I shopped in the local city but I was pretty disappointed and came home almost empty handed. I guess my bank balance looks good for it though... Saving really doesn't help my shopping! I was hoping to pick up some new summer stuff or even an outfit for Sunday evening but I guess I'll have a rummage around my wardrobes to see if I find anything for the evening. 

Here's a little snap from walking the dog at the park... If you look close you'll see the ducks :p 

Enjoy the rest of your time off xoxo

BareMinerals

I got excited when I found there's a limited edition out! I got my parcel today and was pleasantly surprised it's in a cute tin with the brush and makeup...even better it's with gold. Everyone who knows me, knows I LOVE gold, I can't live without it, so super happy to find this. 
I'm a big fan of BareMinerals, I've been trying to find a product I love more but I keep coming back to it each time. I'm just on the hunt for a good liquid foundation as my skins quite dry, oh and also a primer erghhh, I hate the end of the day and my makeups half gone :( 

I'll update you on my purchases, I'm sure Easter weekend will mean I'll be treating myself ;) xoxo 

P.s grab the limited edition collection on feelunique.com 

Is it a green week?

I'm not sure why I've recently started wearing dresses and skirts to work, but it's defiantly expanded my work wardrobe which is always a plus! As my work is always cold I popped on a green jumper over my dress and accessorised with a studded black and gold belt. I suppose I like to add a bit of colour to my monochrome looks! 

I had to snap my photos fast this morning so I'm half asleep before I dash to work, oops. 

And it's finally the start to my weekend thanks to the bank holidays woohoo! Xoxo

Copy my look... 

Black and white dress here

Green jumper here 

Studd belt similar here

April fools

Never even came into my mind that it's April fools day, I've been writing the date all morning but never even thought about it!! Dammit, but at least it means I've stayed safe this year from the tricks phew. 

I was in a bit of a hurry this morning so I grabbed my new grey skirt and my white sleeveless blouse but managed to add some pattern with my flower cardigan (not seen in photo, sorry:( !) and finished my look off with a splash of colour with a pink jacket. I hardly get to wear it so when the weathers a bit in between seasons for us here in England it's the perfect time to bring it out. But still on a dash to the shops on my lunch it was cold and windy, so probably not the greatest of choices!! Oops xxx

Copy my look...

Grey pencil skirt from Next here or similar here

White h&m blouse similar here

Pink h&m jacket similar here

I seem to be an h&m girl today!! Xoxo 

Green dream

Not quite feeling spring here yet, so still in the jumpers. Today's been crazy weather wise, hail, thunder, sunshine, wind and rain! 

I spent my morning at work then popped out for a yummy lunch with mum at a local town pub. I ate it too fast to snap a picture...whoops. Here's what I chose to keep me warm! Xoxo 

Copy my look...

Lime green oversized jumper similar style here or here

Blue skinny jeans exact here and similar here

Black boots similar here

Gold jewelled necklace similar here

Tonight's bedtime routine

My three basic products before sleep...

I'm taking off my makeup with Garnier micellar cleansing water. I was a bit sceptical at first thinking how can a product that is cleansing water going to remove all my makeup? It comes in a large 400ml which states can be up to 200 uses, great! Amazingly it does manage to take off my makeup including my mascara, after several cotton wool pads later! (I must admit my normal routine is a flannel with a cleansing face wash so I cut out the buying and throwing all the cotton pads) 

Next I use my normal Nivea toner, it seems to grab all the remaining bits of makeup that my cleanser leaves behind, maybe I'm just not thorough enough the first time round but I just hate all the cotton pads I get through!! 

An added step I took was using my trusty Soap & Glory face mask, which refines your pores. It's a messy face mask which stays creamy but you can feel the magic working once applied and the blue beads have disappeared. I first brought this years ago and have been a fan ever since and would keep going back for more. Let's hope I wake up with perfect skin, we can only wish for ;p Xoxo

Puppy love

A night in with the girls and the puppies! What more could a girl ask for? 

Saturday nights shouldn't all be about going out drinking, I love girlie nights with takeout and tv (with the added bonus of all the updated gossip!) 

These two went nuts all night! Xoxo

Home spa night with Quick Fix Facials and Sanctuary Spa

I'm getting ready for a girlie night here's a few products that are currently my top picks. 

The quick fix facials come in a range of face masks, I picked mine up at Tk Maxx but they also sell them in many drug stores including Boots and supermarkets including Tesco. This one is a brightening peel and smells amazing. Its a clear mask, once applied and left for the required time you just peel it off, which is the fun part! I'm excited to try more from this range, hopefully I will love them all just as much. 

Then there is the body oil from Sanctuary Spa which I recently purchased, its a 4 day long moisture body oil spray. It works pretty well, I'm yet to really feel it benefits for the 4 days but as it's currently only now getting into spring I think I'll wait until I'm out of jumpers and trousers so I can see if it actually works. 

And I cannot forget a bar of Diary Milk and a magazine for the gossip and fashion ideas ;p xoxo

Throwback

Here's me and my twin with our nanny many years ago! Seems the perfect photo for my throwback Thursday as I went to see her today for a catch up. Family love xoxo 

A snapshot of a few of my makeup bits

Try a sample of urban decay naked palette and you'll never look back, perfect for day and night. I cannot wait to get more! 

Set off any look with a pop of colour from Yves Saint Laurent with added sparkle, what more could a girl ask for?!

And here's my favourite mascara, Max Factor- False Lash Effect, I'm trying to find one I love more, the challenge is proving difficult xoxo

Perfume and fragrance

Have you ever ventured somewhere you thought only teenagers go? The fragrance section in the clothes store, be it Zara, Riverisland, Next etc? 

Well believe me they are actually purse and nose friendly. Here are a few I've picked up in recent months... And I still get as many compliments as I do when wearing more expensive brands! 

Many are similar to the much pricier brands, I suppose the disappointing thing is owning up to it being the much cheaper clothes store one!

Check out my favourite ones below... Xoxo

From top left: Next Diamonds, Victioria Secrets Pure Daydream, Hollister Crescent Bay, Hollister Malibu Beach, Zara Gold, Next Gold

My go to hair products

What's in my bathroom?

I love Aussie shampoo and conditioner, also their serums and leave in conditioner are amazing, just the smell makes me happy!

My go to dry shampoo is Batiste currently in blush which adds volume and you can hold out that extra day without washing... Best friend to our long haired girls. 

I love Lee Stafford dehumidifier and will not leave the house without a little spray, my mum and sister are also lovers of this stuff! It keeps hair shiney and silky and I notice such a difference straightening after using this. And can't forget his blow dry faster spray which I do believe works even a minute less is good enough for me! 

My current hairspray is L'Oréal Elnett Satin which is growing on me, I must say I'm not the biggest fan on the scent but Cheryl Cole sold it to me in an advert... I'm a sucker for that Xoxo

My current best friend

Yet again I'm sick. Yuk. But learnt a valuable lesson from last time... Buy night nurse! Off I popped to the pharmacy for these beauties- I need a good night sleep and my voice needs to return. No one likes picking up the phone at work and not being able to talk... Or do they? :p xoxo

A few of my things...

I've started reading this book on holiday last year and I really need to get back into it. My friend gave it to me with good recommendations so I need a quiet moment to myself, maybe on a sunny beach. 

The face mist here from the body shop is just the best. I found it a few years ago in a magazine article and now I'm addicted! I use it to set my makeup and hate when I forget it, you can also use it throughout the day or after a flight to refresh and revive you makeup. Shop for it here. 

My love of Pinterest

What are you pinning right now? Come over to my Pinterest to find what inspires me. 

I love finding new recipes, home ideas, diy etc 

Follow me here xoxo

My weeks round up

Another week gone already, they seem to just flyby. When I was younger the days seemed so long and the weekends always were so far away. 

I managed to pack a bit into my weekend, I popped to the next sale on Saturday to pick up some new work bits with my friend. I managed to get a few bits but I resisted the new season range... For now :p

Then I popped into town after lunch for a few bits before a house party in the evening. 

Today my sister came over and we went to a wedding event to get some ideas for hers in September. I forgot that these events people LOVE to talk! 

I hope next weekends going to be just as fun, best start making plans!

I'm now cuddled up on the sofa feeling sorry for myself with yet another cold ergh. I need to start taking vitamins! Xoxo

It's Friday!

TGIF! 

This weeks been super busy I'm so glad it's now the weekend. Off to a house party Saturday so planning on getting sorted for that tomorrow. I'm hoping my nail stuff arrives tomorrow so I can re do them. Fingers and toes crossed!

So an update on my diet, after a few slip ups of a chocolate bar here and there I still managed to loose 2lb so I'm now down to 9stone 4! I'm happy and it just shows that even if you don't completely stick to your planned idea that a little bit of effort still gets rewarded! :D 

I really need to stick at it in time for holiday though erghhh.

Here's some pretty flowers to brighten up our weekend as today's the first offical day of Spring, how exciting!

What are you wearing today?

I've been digging through my clothes lately to update my work wardrobe, who else does it? Or is it just me?! Every few months clothes move over to my work side to make room for the new stuff! I forgot I even had this skirt but it's comfy and I love clothes that are stylish but you can wear them easily. It ticks a few boxes with the black and white trend :p

Copy my look...

Peplum black top similar here or here

Black and white skirt similar here or here

Necklace similar here

Have a good evening beauts xoxo 

Day two... Sweet potato

Hey guys! So day two is almost over, I started off my day with an apple (better than nothing, right?!) 

Lunch consisted of a two egg omelette with cheddar cheese tomato and ham. Then finished off with a yogurt. 

Now dinner was interesting.. I've been trying to convince myself I will love sweet potatoes. So I popped it in the oven as a baked potato then topped with a bit of butter with sour cream and chives all mashed in.

 A side of broccoli bake which is: broccoli, bacon, mozzarella and a sauce of milk, butter and chicken stock mix together and pour over the ingredients. I cooked at 200°c for 20 minutes. 

And then just some chicken strips. 

I am now FULL and still no closer to loving sweet potatoes :( I still have one left to try and change my mind! 

I've been drinking tea, water and squash and finished my afternoon off with a 10 minute jog. 

Here's hoping all this experimenting pays off just a little in time for the weekend. Xoxo

Day one... Never skip breakfast

I skipped breakfast, naughty I know but was too busy! That won't of helped me I'm sure :(

Lunch consisted of creamy chicken soup and a few spoon fulls of raspberry yogurt. 

Dinner was yummy chilli con carne with guacamole and cheddar cheese, yum! More raspberry yogurt and a few cups of tea.  

I've got cucumber chunks with a cheese and chive dip for a snack. Lets hope I stick to this plan my whole week! Here's  my starting wait (ekk) and a few snaps of what I was eating xoxo