Tuesday Tip: No Fuss Super Soft Lips

Hi Everyone :)

This is the beginning of my new series of posts where every Tuesday I'll post some little tip or trick that I have read about/discovered and found it worked for me.

The key to smooth lips is EXFOLIATING and MOISTURING. I have found that the easiest way to fit exfoliating my lips into my daily routine which doesn't involve complicated treatments or even a lip scrub is to brush your lips whilst brushing your teeth (well not whilst as that would be pretty difficult but just after). This will not only take away all the dead skin that makes your lips rough but will improve circulation too. 

In addition, once a day I apply 'Nivea Essential Care Lip Balm' just before I dash out the door to keep my lips moisturised. I have Vaseline and Carmex as back ups but I actually like this best as its a stick form (meaning less germs than using finger-application) and it doesn't slide off easily.

This extremely simple routine keeps my lips super smooth and ready for lipstick application. I even found that this winter my lips weren't chapped or dry like they usually are.

Do you have any simple, purse friendly tips for super soft lips? (hey that rhymed!)

Saturday Shopping 1: Boohoo

Hi Everyone!

This is my first Saturday Shopping post. Every Saturday I will do a shopping themed post which will consist of hauls, favourite shops or favourite trend. Today I will start with my favourite online store Boohoo.

 I have put together a selection of my favourite pieces which are available from boohoo now. I have numbered each item and the links to their pages are below.

1- Frankie Floral Printed T-shirt 

This top is down to £6 which is a great bargain. It's simple and girly and great for spring.

2- Kate Vintage Floral Skinny Jeans 

These jeans are absolutely gorgeous. Worn with a plain top, these are an attention grabbing piece. 

3- Jen Peter Pan Collar Dress

This is my favourite of today's post. Its simple yet classic and has a contrasting peter pan collar (which I LOVE). This could be worn day or night and is the perfect wardrobe staple.

4- Jen Zip Side Wedge Shoe Boots

These are a lot a slightly more expensive take on my own black wedges. The gold zips make for very nice detailing and these go with almost any outfit.

5- Macy Floral Shell Top

This super cute top screams spring and will literally go with everything because of its neutral colour. Hurry though there's not many left in stock. 

6- Rose Floral Zip Back Playsuit

I love playsuit and I would buy it immediately (if I wasn't trying to save!) A must for any spring/ summer wardrobe.

7- Kara Cropped Wool Coat

I'm currently loving side zipped jackets. This woollen one is probably a piece more suited to winter but there are still a few weeks to get use out of it.

8- Ashely Stripe Twist Lock Satchel 

A great bag that fits all of your essentials, matches many outfits and seems comfortable to wear. A definite consideration for a new bag (which I am in desperate need of!)

Hope everyone has a great weekend. I think mine will consist mostly of studying-yawn. 

Much More Than A Magazine!

Hi :)

Today I bought the March edition of ELLE magazine and oh my! Its fantastic- filled to bursting! I see it more as a book than a magazine.

I picked up one of the larger, A4 sized copies as I try to do everything possible to get my £3.90 worth. It is packed full of the latest seasons trends, adverts and how to wear key pieces. There are also some great articles about friendship and the work versus life balance. 

However, the highlight of a magazine, for me, is the freebies! Inside, there was a full size Soap & Glory Thick & Fast Mascara worth £10, an exclusive invitation to your nearest Dior beauty counter to receive an eye makeover and a personalised beauty sample, a sample of Rimmel London's new Wake Me Up Foundation, a mini mag of Derhy's Spring-Summer 2012 collection and a fragrance page of Jimmy Choo. 

As you will gather over the coming posts, I am absolutely obsessed with Soap & Glory and I went out to buy ELLE purely because of the free mascara. I also really love how magazines give samples because it allows you to 'try before you buy', and I can't wait to try the Rimmel Foundation and get my Dior eye makeover.

Usually I tend to buy magazines which have more articles, but recently I have came to appreciate how the pictures of styles and trends in the likes of ELLE or Vogue will quickly filter on down to Topshop, H&M and Primark and it's great to spot what's coming into style early, to see which key pieces will be a hit in the coming seasons.

I have only bought ELLE once or twice before, but if every months issue is like this it will definitely become a necessity! 

Winter OOTD

Hi Everyone!

I'm so excited to see my followers slowly increase day by day and I love getting comments from you guys it reminds me that I'm not just talking to myself and someone is actually interested!

Today I thought I'd do a winter themed Outfit Of The Day. Since spring is just around the corner I thought I'd put this post up to get the final few uses out of my rainy day clothes (though knowing the weather in Scotland, my rainy day clothes will be lasting me well into July!) 

Jeggings: Primark

Mac: Lipsy @ Next (Sale £80 down to £30!)

Scarf: Accessorize

I love this outfit because it is the perfect combination of comfort, practicality and I think its really nice in comparison to usual waterproofs.

The jeggings are comfortable yet they are a bit loose around the waste and it doesn't help that they don't have belt holes. I opted for braces under the jacket which actually set the outfit off well.

I love love love the mac- it goes with almost everything and is totally suited to winter. However, I had a bit of a dilemma when I first bought this as it was extremely creased and the label said do not iron. I ironed it anyway and it was fine, though I'm still not completely satisfied.

Also, the scarf is great. Like the mac it matches everything and is super cosy even though it looks pretty thin.

So that's all from me today! As ever I'm going to watch some Kardashians before bed. 

Polish Post 2

Hi Everyone!

Update

• I'm up to 13 followers, thank you guys :) They say 13 is unlucky for some, and knowing my luck it'll stay at 13 forever, but hopefully we'll just keep growing. 
• I've had a pretty hectic week, and today was spent sitting in the one position studying for hours! I've decided to take a little break and watch some Kardashians (did I mention I'm obsessed?) and blog!
• I've been thinking about some regular themed posts and so far as well as my Polish Posts I thought I would do a Saturday Shop one? It'll be made up of my favourite shops, favourite items from shops and hauls. 
• In addition, after being on the blogging scene for just 3 weeks, I already have a huge list of products and tools that I have seen on other blogs that simply must be mine, so I'll also do a wishlist post shortly :)

Review

Anyway, moving on to the actual post, I have decided to do today's Polish Post on MUA Love Heart Nail Varnish: 'U ROK'.

After seeing this on a few blogs, I decided during my little MUA haul that I would get it, and I am so glad I did! And at only £2 per bottle, you can't go wrong!

Colour: It is a lovely bluey lilac colour, it really 'pops' and stands out yet matches almost anything.

Consistency: The polish is really opaque with two coats and it goes onto the nail really well. Its not too runny or too thick which means hopefully it'll last ages without drying up.

Brush: I've mentioned before that I absolutely love the regular MUA brushed because they are square shaped, which is quite unusual but applies the nail polish really well to my short nails. When I realised this brush was round I was a tad disappointed, but I didn't have to be because the brush is just as good as regular MUA ones! It is slightly thinner which actually ensures I make less mistakes. The brush gathers a perfect amount of polish almost every time so there are no spillages or dreaded leaks onto the finger.

Result: I was very, very happy with the result. I was left with a smooth, shiny finish meaning there was no need for a top coat. 

Durability: This lasted a good few days which was great and lives up to the standard of the regular MUA Polish line. However, as you will notice in the brush picture, I did get a chip on my middle finger the next day. This was easily resolved with a touch up though and I wasn't left with any ugly, obvious layers.

Rating: Overall, I am very happy with this product which is why I am giving it a 9/10!

That's all from me, hope everyone has a great night. I'm off to watch more Kardashians !