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Sunday, 2 March 2014

February

Wow, I know February is only 29 days and all but it seems like only last week I was reviewing the month of January! In all honesty not a lot has been going down around here. Besides enjoying a week off for half-term, which zoomed by, and then getting back in to the swing of things at college, I haven’t actually done an awful lot.

I have really been getting in to my cooking lately and I love discovering new recipes and cooking healthy meals for my family, although I have been spending a little too long in front of my laptop flicking through and bookmarking all of the amazing recipes that I want to try!

I’ve still been working out regularly and have started introducing weights in to my routine at the gym as I tend to concentrate a little too much on cardio, which is not a priority for me as I have a very petite frame. I’m trying to use weights more and do strength exercises such as yoga and Pilates to achieve a lean physique and strengthen my core and muscles.

I have been good with spending this month and have only treated myself to a few beauty bits from the Body Shop and some hair care essentials. I also went to see That Awkward Moment at the cinema and it was soo good! I love Zac Efron and Michael B Jordan and the film did not disappoint, it was so funny and I can’t wait for it to come out on DVD.

What have you been up to this month?

Holly xx

Home workout, green tea in my Tigger mug, berry lips, egg and avocado on toast – delicious! Haircare bits, scrambled egg with spinach and mushrooms, yummy treat, salmon, rice, sweet potato and veg cooked by yours truly, weights, rope, yoga mat and my feet :-)

Lunchtime: carrot soup, wholemeal pitta and avocado, new River Island boots, green smoothie, Vogue: the best reading, workout selfie, H&M lip crayon, workout time, Body Shop miniature goodies, au natural make-up.

Thursday, 27 February 2014

Miniature goodies from the Body Shop

The Body Shop is a beauty brand that never fail to disappoint, from their thick body butters and fragrant shower gels to their delicious Christmas limited edition ranges and eco-friendly, natural skin care - I can never leave the store empty handed! It doesn’t help that they always seem to have such great deals and offers on either.

When I was in store the other day I decided to pick up a few of their miniature bits which are 3 for 2. Miniatures always come in handy and are a great way of trying new products without having to buy the full-sized product first.

I opted for the Vitamin E cream cleanser which is gentle and great for sensitive skin, it smells lovely and fresh and leaves skin feeling really clean and soft. The Shea Body Butter, Coconut shower cream and Coconut Body Scrub are all products that I have used before and love – who can resist the delicious scent of coconut? All three moisturise and leave the body super soft and smelling good enough to eat! Lastly I chose the new Plum Lip Balm which not only makes lips kissably soft, it also has a nice berry tint so you can wear it with your normal daytime make-up.

All of these products cost around £3-£5 each but are available 3 for 2, what better excuse do you need to give yourself a little treat?

Have you tried any of these? What other Body Shop products do you like?

Holly xx

Thursday, 20 February 2014

Fashion Week Off Duty: Get the look

Fashion season is currently upon us, New York Fashion Week has been and gone, then it was London and next we’re heading to the beautiful city of Milan before the grande fashion week finale in Paris.

There’s so much I love about fashion week. Besides spending an unhealthy amount of time pouring over the stunning catwalk pictures and ogling the latest designer collections while spotting my favourite A-listers on the FROW, I also enjoy reading all of the backstage gossip, beauty tips and about those wild after parties.

However, the thing I love the most is looking through the endless street style and model-off-duty pics, spotting which looks I like the best to incorporate in to my own wardrobe. How do they manage to look so effortlessly chic and cool despite surviving on a minimal amount of sleep and being subjected to the freezing temperatures of London and New York? It’s a mystery!

Here’s some of my favourite looks from the Fashion-Week-Fashionistas, and although these ladies may have designer wardrobes that cost the equivalent of a small house, I’ve found some super chic pieces with a more high-street friendly budget.

Holly xx

One thing’s for sure, ripped skinny jeans, oversized coats and black boots are definitely at the top of the Fashion Week wardrobe check list!

Leather Jacket £30

Grey Sweater £22.20

Ripped Jeans £35

Zipped Boots £150

Cream Cable Jumper £46

Leather Look Leggings £22

Mid Length Boots £35

Skirt £20

White Sweat Tee £25

Pink Jacket £60

Yellow Coat £70

Pictures courtesy of Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Vogue UK and Stylist.

Saturday, 15 February 2014

H&M Lip Crayon

If you are a follower of the blog you will already know that I love a good lip product. It was only recently that I attempted to clear out my never-ending stash of lip sticks/glosses/crayons/balms as I was running out of space for them all, and of course getting rid of the old means there is room for some new ;-)

I saw this lush lip crayon when I was in H&M the other day, and decided that for £2.99 it would make a nice, addition to my make-up collection.

I have tried the H&M cosmetic range before and actually already have one of their lip crayons in a coral colour. I would describe the quality of their products as excellent for the budget price and they offer some good dupes of similar products from other brands.

I like the colour of this crayon which is a deep plum/berry colour. It glides well on to lips and is nicely moisturising, has good staying power, and leaves a sleek, glossy finish.

I would definitely recommend the H&M crayons as an alternative to the Bourjois/Rimmel/Revlon ones as they are half the price and in my opinion the quality is just as good. They also do four other lovely colours – check them out here.

Have you tried the H&M lip crayons or any of their other beauty products?

Holly xx

Saturday, 8 February 2014

Will you be my Valentine?

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and whether you believe it is a pointless, over-hyped holiday created by the consumer world, or you love the romance and feeling of love the day brings, there is no denying that there are some fantastic Valentines gifts about!

Whether you’re a single lady and plan on treating yourself to a little something, or you need some ideas to drop hints about to the other half, check out my selection of the cutest pink and red gifts of love available now :-)