The Lazy Day Dress

 

 

Lately I've been having a few 'lazy days', lazy being used in the terms of getting ready and looking presentable haha. I've been spending days just chilling  at home doing some sewing and starting to determine what I need to take back to uni for my final year (scary stuff!). Usually when I have a lazy day I tend to chuck on a pair of trackies/ sweatpants and one of my comfiest t-shirts. However recently I have loved wearing this grid patterned smock dress I picked up from Topshop a few months back. I'm a bit sceptical about smock dresses on my body as I am naturally broad so feel like they aren't the most flattering of dresses on me. However I think this one isn't to bad! It comes up huge as this dress is a size 10, I would normally wear a 14/16 but that size swamped me when I tried it on. It's such a light dress and is super comfy. I love the combination of the lilac shades of purple and grey together. I can't resist a bit of purple as you know! I never thought I would wear dresses on days where I'm not doing anything but it appears I rather enjoy it.

 

In terms of hair and make up I literally am so lazy! If I'm not going out then I choose to not really put make up. I may put a little bit of mascara but lately I haven't even been doing that. I love make up but I think it's important to let my skin breathe from time to time. Most of the time I am comfortable with venturing into public without make up on even if I look like I'm ill (obviously there are days where I don't want to). My hair I usually just brush and leave. I washed my hair last night and just left it to air dry. It's naturally curly like this and I'm kind of digging it lately. I've got into a routine of applying some hair products that I think are really helping maintain the health and curly nature of my hair whilst I attempt to grow it longer.

 

I need to get out of these lazy days as I got back to uni in what a couple of weeks now! I'm not ready for third year at all!!

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Fix Facials- Exfoliating Scrub Mask

 

 

 

Apologies for the lack of inventive posts lately, I don't know why but I've had a few unproductive days. I need to get my dare I say 'mojo' back haha!

I don't own many skin care products making me the ultimate lazy girl. I need to invest in some more products as I want to improve my skin as I feel like it looks a bit dull lately. I'm quite lucky in the sense that I don't really suffer from spots too often. I suffer from dry/combination skin so exfoliating is really important. I picked up the Quick Fix Exfoliating Scrub mask on a trip to Boots a few months ago. It is amazing!! Its a bargain as well at £4.99.

It's really refreshing to put on the skin and doesn't feel to heavy. It contains a mixture of pink rose clay, pomegranate extract and glycolic acid helping balance out your skin tone and cleanse. It doesn't have an unpleasant smell either which to me is so important as I'm not going to smother something on my face that smells disgusting.

You simply dampen your face, squeeze out a decent amount and massage it for about a minute all over your face and neck. I usually rub it in circular motions. It contains beads which start to exfoliate your skin when you massage it into your face. Leave it for 5-10 minutes and rinse of with warm water. I have to use a flannel to help remove it as it's a bit stubborn to get off with just water.
After I've washed it off my skin feels so soft and has a slight glow. I love it as I feel like it's a treat. I think it'd be perfect if your having a girls night in or fancy a bit of a pamper. And it won't break the bank.

 

 

 



Great Divide

I don't if this is of any interest to anyone, but I want to write things I'm personally interested in and it may give you an incite into what I like a bit more. So being the music junkie I am, I just felt I had to write about my excitement for an album I have been waiting to get my grubby hands on for what feels like forever!!. The album is called Great Divide by the glorious Twin Atlantic. If you don't know who Twin Atlantic are then they are a four piece rock band from Scotland. My friend introduced me to them a couple of years ago and I've been hooked ever since.

Total number of times I've seen them- 4 (I hope to see them again soon)

I would highly recommend this album!! I mean to be honest I doubt I'm going to hate any song they release. This album seems to have a very versatile sounds compared to their last album. I love the fact they create songs that easy to listen to, chorus' you can grasp straight away and the occasional really heavy guitar parts.

The lyrics I love as I feel like they're written for a purpose. So many songs in my opinion nowadays feature lyrics that don't really mean anything, only saying what people think is the norm. Globalisolation and Be a Kid are the perfect examples of lyrics I think are interesting to listen to. If you want a fun song listen to I am an Animal, I bet you can't get through the whole song without doing some form of dancing haha (challenge accepted??)

Heart and Soul and Brothers and Sisters are singles that you may have heard on the radio.

They're a band that are quickly rising in popularity and fully deserve it. I would highly recommend giving this album a listen. Anyone else a Twin Atlantic fan??

Butterfly World

Yesterday I took a trip to Butterfly world with my best friend Charlotte and her mum. It was good to get out of my house and simple have a nice day outdoors. It got me out of my sulk about not being at Reading (I'm like a child) but seriously it looks soo good!!. Anyways we got to see many different insects and some kids even were holding cockroaches which fair play to them cause I don't think I will volunteer to do that any time soon haha.

My favourite part was going into the butterfly tent as they get to fly around naturally and it's just so calming in there. We then just had a walk around and managed to get back to the car just before the heavens opened. I need more days like this as I'm losing my mind being stuck at home with no job and no money!!

Hope you've had a great weekend!

I seem to be liking black recently..

Girls on Film Black Mesh Panel Cut Out Back Exposed Jumpsuit- £42.00

 

 

 

Girls On film Black Lace Back Slit Maxi Dress- £45.00

 

 

Exciting news I've been accepted for the EtailPR Blogger Network (check them out on the banner in the side bar). I'm hoping this is the start of an exciting journey for my blog. I'm still new to this so let's see what happens!!
I was asked to look at some of the companies and write a post about one. When exploring the companies that work within the network I came across Little Mistress and found some gems I would love to own. I think the pieces on the website are really on trend and at affordable prices which is a bonus for everyone!

I seem to be digging black at the moment. It's the only colour I want to wear right now. I really liked some of the more evening related pieces that I would love to wear to an event, or a night out.
The black jumpsuit I really like !! Although it looks like a more dressy jumpsuit I think it has a sense of comfort about it. The elasticated waist means it would be easy to wear. I have wanted a black jumpsuit for a while now but have never got round to finding one I really like. The mesh panel at the top adds interest and I think adds a touch of sexiness to it (wolf whistles).  I love how the model has been styled in it on the website.
Oh the black dress, I'm in love!! It's soooo pretty! It's so elegant yet has a sense of edginess. I particularly love the black lace detailing on the back. It has that Gothic vibe that I am very much a fan of. I would love to wear this to an important event such as my uni summer ball. You can add colour with accessories or play with a lip colour. I would love to pair this with a vampy dark red lip (feeling Jenny Humphrey vibes from Gossip Girl).

Think I'm going to have to make a purchase or two in the future from Little Mistress! I would highly recommend checking out their site!

Dark eyeshadow

 

 

 

Bit of a random post... I've been looking in my make up collection recently and feel like I need to mix up things a bit. I am loving dark eye shadow looks at the moment. It could be my inner Goth side coming out haha! I wear neutral eye shadows all the time but I've been seeing many images of like dark brown/ black smoky eyes and I really want to try it. Personally I really like my eyes, they're probably one of the only things I like about me (not meaning to sound pessimistic I have low self confidence). So I love putting make up on to emphasise them. Don't think I can pull it off everyday but for a night out I think it's be perfect. The images above I found online and just really liked the make up
I've been catching up on WWE and I just love Paige's whole look (pictured above). She always wears dark make up so I'm feeling kind of inspired. I just want to look like her in all honesty ha! So I'm currently debating whether to stay up and watch Summerslam tonight (don't think it starts till midnight UK time). I'm heading out for drinks with my friends tonight so I'll come in from a few drinks and maybe start watching it. I did it for Wrestlemania back in April I stayed up till 4 am and it was worth it! But let's face it I like my sleep way too much!! (old lady alert)

Hope your all having a wonderful weekend

Summertime Blues



 

 

 

Top- New Look

Black leggings- Asos
Shoes- Primark

Necklace- Regal Rose

Hair- wild

 

 

I'm going through a phase at the moment where I dislike pretty much everything in my wardrobe. I'm looking at loads of things thinking why the hell did you buy that! I rediscovered this baby blue short sleeved jumper I bought in the spring time from New Look. It's slightly colder here and raining as I am typing this. So I felt like it was acceptable to wear a jumper even though it's suppose to be August. I love wearing my black tube pants (how they're described on the Asos website). Not gonna lie when I first got them bloody hell they were uncomfortable. The waistband has like no give in it. However I've persisted and now they are actually quite loose around the waist. Either I've lost some weight or they've stretched (I'll just tell myself the first option) haha! My necklace I bought from the clothes show live a couple of years back from the Regal and Rose stall that was there.

I think the title of this is appropriate as sadly I'm having to chuck these pair of shoes. There is somehow a massive crack through the sole making them unwearable. Can we please just have a moment to mourn the shoes....

I now want some actual Doc Marten style brogues.

Now I'm gonna go back to convincing myself to do some work even though it's not going to happen and listening to Lower than Atlantis. My personal favourite song right now is Here We Go, have a listen if you want!