ROYAL

Goooood evening my lovelies! 

Guys, I don't know where these vibes are coming from but if you haven't noticed or haven't been following me on my social, I've been into very feminine looks lately. I'm putting it down to watching the last few episodes of suits and obsessing over their gorrrrgeous clothing as well as all the Meghan Markle wedding fever thats floating about the place. Even though she can no longer wear mini skirts (thats what you get for becoming a princess unfortunately!), she still manages to step out in the most elegant outfits. 

So I guess this royal blue skirt and elegant blouse is a tribute to the soon to be royal AND its wedding season in general and I think this little number (although some may say risky with the white) is suitable for weddings in this temperamental weather. Dresses and exposed arms will be left for the warmer months lol! 

Typical that the grey sky comes out when I have a photo shoot...but shall we discuss these pretty pink flowers?! ....

Back to the outfit, simple silver court heels and then the red version of my tiny Prada cross-body bag (I always use the orange one and the red was a nice change!) Plus it went with this beautiful red lip from Burberry! 

ASOS WHITE BLOUSE

ASOS ROYAL SKIRT

NEW LOOK SILVER COURTS sold out (SIMILAR)

PRADA CROSS BODY 

BURBERRY LIPSTICK

LITTLE WHITE DRESS

Hello my lovelies! 

With a hint of spring in the air  -  and I say for a reason, the sunshine lasted just a few hours in typical English behaviour- I thought I'd put on a dress for the first time in, well, a verrrrrry hot minute!..or should I say cold minute? haha

This lil number from PrettyLittleThing.com is a perfect "transition" dress because of the long sleeves so you're not fully exposed but are still cool enough for the warmer days. The pleated skirt is so cute and rather flirty I thought. This is definitely out of my usual dress styles with the frills but I quite like the femininity it brings.

I paired the dress with some wedged boots (from Carvela that I've had for yearrrrs) to keep that "winter" edge, but if it were warmer some sandals or high heels would definitely be in the mix!

I've always thought white outfits are like the perfect canvas for daring accessories or shoes, and although I may not have done it here, I definitely recommend a daring shoe - maybe ones with plenty color or with a print. I'll put some examples below! 

How are you guys prepping your wardrobes for the warmer months ahead?

PRETTY LITLE THING DRESS

CARVELA BOOTS

SHOE SUGGESTIONS: HERE, HERE, HERE

ZARA EARRINGS  (SOLD OUT, BUT SUGGESTIONS HERE HERE AND HERE)

CURRENT SKINCARE FAVOURITES

Hello darlings, spring has sprung and the English weather has finally decided to catch up! 
Anyone else go into typical spring cleaning mode, I did with my wardrobe as I do every year and then ended up cleaning out my makeup and beauty products while I was at it and thought this would be the perfect time to talk to you about my favourite skincare products (at the moment).

 Everyone's skin is different, I tend to be combination skin but on the dryer side so you'll see a lot of 'hydrating' and 'glowy' or 'radiant' products all in the mix. As far as pricing goes, theres high end to low end products, but I'll stress that you definitely don't have to break the bank to have great skin! 

I was never someone that had a proper routine but once I got into one, I noticed an immediate difference and have had consistency in my skin...most the time! Of course the occasional (menstrual mostly) breakout happens but theres a product I use during to get through those times. Another thing I started doing once I had a routine was NOT SLEEPING WITH MAKE UP!! I was sooooo bad at taking off my make up but honestly now I can't sleep unless I do, its been about 2 years since I haven't slept with make up on, even after those heavy nights or when I'm exhausted I just force myself and I am thankful every time! So thats definitely my step of first 

advice. 

1. CLEANSING

 After removing all my make up I'll normally go in with a cleanser, either this Aveeno radiant daily scrub or if I feel like I need something more gentle I'll use this Botanics Hydration burst cleanser  (exclusive to Boots - sorry I ran out and didn't get a photo). The Aveeno is a scrub but its very fine and gentle, but I'll always use this in the evenings rather than mornings, about 3 times a week. The Botanics cleanser I'll use most mornings (some times just washing your face with water is enough as it encourages natural oils) and on the evening I don't scrub. Both are aboutt £5 each, definitely worth it.

The L'oreal Pure Clay Glow Mask is probably the best mask I've ever use for immediate results, I'll use this once a week for a proper cleanse and pampering session before an event. Honestly, read the box because for me it ticks off everything its supposed to do! And it smells so bloody good. They also have different options to suit what results you're after so check them out as they're also super affordable, plus they have a deal on right now - click the link! 

 Now, on the pricier side is the Glam Glow Supermud. It really is a miracle worker, I use this when my skin isn't playing ball, instead of putting it all over my face I'll just put it on the areas where I've broken out and keep it on for 20 mins. I got this mini put as I didn't want to commit to £40 on the larger pot until I tried it, but honestly as I use it so sparingly I wouldn't need the larger so I recommend starting small. 

2. TONER

I always thought toner was for 'older ladies', until my sister introduced me to this Lancome Hydrating toner. Its a comes with a somewhat hefty price tag but honestly my skin has been a lot more even using this stuff and because its alcohol free and hydrating it doesn't have that burning feeling that toners usually have. I also believe you can get the mini version if you want to try it out first before committing. 

3. MOISTURISER

After letting the toner settle in for about a minute or so, I go in with this eye treatment - I use it religiously at night and if I wake up and feel particularly dehydrated around the eye area I'll use a little bit too. Its plumps up and prevent fine lines which over all gives a better appearance when you use concealer. Eye creams are generally quite expensive and sometimes not worth the quantity you're paying for, but this KIEHL'S treatment with avocado is a good meet in the middle for product price and quantity as it lasts forever - don't go too crazy though, just a couple dabs.  

Next, depending on the time of dayI'll go in with the Botanics Hydrating Night/ Day Cream. Love that the day one has SPF 15 - this is very important especially for warmer seasons. 

4. HYDRATING MIST

Annnnd finally, something I use to prep my skin before make up, to set my make up or right before bed for some extra hydration, my ride or die Mario Badescu Rose water spray. This is probably like my third bottle since discovering it. Its versatile and smells deeeelicious. Keep it in your bag during the warmer seasons and spritz it to cool down or to refresh your make up. When I'm particularly dry, I'll end my routine with this beauty. Isn't pretty?! 

SO THERE YOU HAVE IT! MY CURRENT  SKINCARE PRODUCTS <3