Magic secret to wrinkle free...so they say

I recently stumbled across a idea that's been around while but hardly gets any mentions. I heard about it a long time ago then stumbled across it again. 

This is the art of derma rolling/ stamping/ needling; there are a few ways to describe the technique. 

Now I was very sceptical and read several different articles about this and then decided hey, why not give it a try? I have an annoying line between my eyebrows and at 24 I didn't want to start Botox! 

So the idea is (a quick guide) you disinfect the area you wish to treat and the tool you are going to use. I chose just a very fine needle as I didn't want to spend great amounts on a tool I wasn't sure on. 

Then you carefully follow the line of your wrinkle with the needle pressing into the skin, pricking it. I can't say it's painless but you have the option to go lightly or not. I found making my skin taught made it easier. Thankfully I chose to do this before bed as it does make the area red! 

Waking up the next day to my surprise, yes I could see a tiny difference! I done this for a few times in a week and I can say now my makeup doesn't sit in my wrinkle. 

So apparently the science behind it is by pricking the skin it produces collogeon.

Sceptical? Seriously what have you got to loose?

There are many different tools to use so get researching and find yourself pleasently surprised like me!

(My wrinkles haven't been around for years so this could be the reason for it working so well!) 

This can also improve other marks and imperfections......

Please do your research, they even do this in clinics so ask around if you are unsure.

Why not check out an article on derma needling, it explains it in more detail here. 

Since writing this draft blog post I recently brought a derma roller. It's a lot easier to use than a single needle and much quicker.


I decided to go with a 1mm needles as after reading comments, blogs, articles this to me seemed it would be right for my skin. What I considered is; where I am using the tool, how deep my wrinkles are, using at home so I don't have the option of numbing cream. 

This is mine...

Check out this website where people post before and after photos and share their owns experiences,

I'll update you once I've trialled it for a while so check back, but don't leave it too long ;) xoxo

What's trending?

Close to becoming spring 15 it's now time (well at least for me) to start dreaming about my new purchases. But being a year with a difference, this year I HAVE TO budget :( 

I'm attempting £100 a month to spend, this includes going out, clothes, beauty etc. so my budget is tiny, forgive me for posts that contain clothes from cheaper sites! I'll be spreading out the purchases throughout the months so I need to pick wisely and include my own items while trying to stay on trend. As we all know trends seem to come round again pretty quickly just with a few ever so slight changes.
I found this website rounds up spring15 PERFECTLY for me.   

Here's my break down on the spring/summer15 trends I want to be wearing from the above link... 

 

Simple, no fuss

I decided on a casual work outfit knowing I'd be running around a lot today! 

So happy the weathers getting better, now I get to wear my thinner cardigans! Finally! I kept my outfit simple with thick leggings, black ankle boots, plain white shirt and navy stripped baggy cardigan. 

 

Copy my look...

White H&M too similar here

Brown Topshop braided belt similar here

Navy cardigan similar here or here (now with £10 off!) sorry can't find navy ones :(

Black leggings from Marks and Spencer

Mother's Day, what's mum really want?

Are you planning to spoil her? Or keep it more traditional?

I must admit this year I'm planning on keeping things much simpler, when did Mother's Day start becoming so over the top? Don't get me wrong, I love my mum but a lovely bunch of flowers and a meal means just as much as a new watch, right? 

Just incase your stuck, on a budget or not, here's some ideas for your (last minute :p) Mother's Day gift...

Flowers, cards and little gifts delivered straight to mum or to you to give by hand try: moonpig

Free card with purchase of flowers and selected gifts
Or go for flowers you pick yourself and arrange in a special vase with ribbon and attach a photo with a cute message. 

What about a spa day? Try groupon or local spas for deals near you. Many include special deals like 2 for 1. 

Want a more affordable option that she will still love? Try a 'spa in a jar' a lovely idea she will love (I gave this gift last year and she loved it) get a pretty jar (I found mine at Tk Maxx) and fill with pamper bits, things to include- face creams, nail varnishes, face masks, hand and foot creams (you can get packs that include special gloves and socks. What about putting in her favourite perfume in (on a super tight budget what about grabbing 
some samples? Not all gifts have to cost, it's the thought that counts) her favourite chocolate bars, eye masks. The possibilities are endless (well almost, depending on your jar size!) fill any empty space with cotton wool balls, a ribbon round the top with a label naming 'spa in a jar' write a nice message on the back. 

I found this great idea on Pinterest, come join me if you like... Click here. 

Take her out for an afternoon tea, many places are now starting to do this ranging in prices. Recently I've gone to two (both at the same place) and loved it so did my friends and family- including mum! Many give you a tiered cake stand full with savouries and sweets including tea and coffee, who would turn down that? Here's my recent trip to the Salthouse harbour hotel in Suffolk...

Not looking to venture out? Make afternoon tea at home, you can even pick up cardboard cake stands, yummy cakes my favourite are Betty Crocker for a quick, simple but great bake. Then put on mums favourite movie? Or treat her to the cinema. Try local ones they are sometimes cheaper than the big named ones.

A personalised gift? May sound boring but there's some new ideas coming out. Personalised necklace with date of births of her children or become even more interesting and do the coordinates of birth places of all her children (not so exciting if all born in one hospital though!), or a favourite quote/saying, a family photo cushion or canvas could include song quotes. What about a personalised jigsaw- this idea I done at Christmas of an old baby photo of me and my twin sister to our nanny and she absolutely loved it! There are many more ideas but there were just my favourite. 

Jewellery I feel is always a winner, so pick wisely and it will sure be well loved by her. 

Let's hope the weather stays sunny and all our mums have the best Mother's Day. Good luck in finding your perfect gift, I hope I've inspired at least a few of you! Xoxo

Gifts

Are you like me and struggle for unique gifts but that people will love?

I personally hate the idea that I have to ask someone to return my gift they thoughtfully picked out for me. To many, it may seem like I don't care or that I'm ungrateful. But to me, wasting money on something I won't use or like seems the worst thing possible. Only in the last few years have I got over my fear to ask them to return it or for the gift receipt. 

So I'm trying to come up with interesting, yet affordable ideas to buy your loved ones, friends, colleagues, secret santas etc! After searching high and low every year I only find the same boring ideas, or ones really out of budget..... Check out my ideas but be sure not to tell my family and friends!

If you have any suggestions for gifts then why not leave a comment xoxo

Have you got a passion for fashion?

All day, everyday I'm thinking about it. What other people are wearing, where they get their skirt from, that statement necklace etc. So it's increasingly difficult being the year of saving to try not to spend on silly items. 

Trying to use the idea when shopping for new items:

1) Will I use/wear it?

2) Do I need it?

3) Can I find a cheaper option? (In store/online) 

A lot of the time I forget to shop around, mainly when buying online. I forget to look for discount codes, or cashback sites. I'm trying to find the easiest way to remember these without the code jumping at me when opening up the website! (Which by the way would be most useful!) I'm yet to come with a suitable idea, sorry. 

So why not use these simple rules above to help while trying not to over spend. I'll be posting more useful tips and sites throughout my blog so keep checking back! 

Monochrome with a pop

                  

Finally a sunny Sunday! Does this mean the start of spring? I sure hope so as I'm itching to swap my wardrobes over and put the wolly jumpers away! 

I love black and white but when the suns out an added bit of brightness makes me even happier, especially pink! Got over keen with the sun and went to the local seaside town, but no ice creams yet :(  

Copy my look...

Lace H&M jumer similar here or here

Cameo rose trousers similar here

Riverisland jacket similar here or here

Gold necklace from Topshop similar here