My Tanning Routine & Mini Review

Hello everyone!

Hope you're all well.

I really wanted to do a post on my fake tanning routine and I also wanted to do a mini review

on what I use. It's a new brand to Superdrug. I picked it up on a whim one day and I haven't looked

back since. I'm absolutely in love with it. Hope this helps you if you've been eyeing it up!

I usually start off by showering where I exfoliate (Palmers Cocoa Body Scrub) and shave, so I'm all smooth
and hair free! Then once I'm dry I wont put on any moisturiser, I will usually just put a very small amount of
my favourite moisturiser (Aveeno Skin Relief Body Lotion) on my ankles, feet, hands, knees and elbows
(everywhere fake tan builds up and gets patchy). Then I will use just a regular tanning mitt (Solait Self Tan Mitt)
to apply my fake tan (Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam in Light/Medium). Depending on how deep I'd like my
tan, I'll either leave it for an hour then shower so I've just got a glow or I'll leave it overnight for a deeper tan.

Before using any fake tan                                             2 hours after using Bondi Sands

This was my third or fourth time using this product and I've loved it every time I've used it. As long as you
prepare you skin properly then you're skin will look amazing. The thing I really love about this product is that
it doesn't look orange in the slightest. It's more of an olive colour which, is so much more natural and realistic.
It does transfer onto things so I advise you wear dark clothing after applying it. Once you shower it wont transfer.
Thankfully it does wash out of everything I've got it on though - even my white bed sheets!

Before using this I've only ever used gradual tan and I'm already a very loyal fan. I'm converted and just a bit
obsessed with fake tanning now. They have so many more products to offer in their range too. I'm very excited to
try the rest out.


Camera: Canon EOS 700D
Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!
Sophie X

What's In My Bag?

Hello everyone! Hope you're all well.

Today I wanted to do an updated 'what's in my bag' as, the last one I did was quite a while ago now.

Also, I got a new bag recently and got a great deal on it so wanted to share it with you as it's so pretty!

Enjoy.

Carvela Edee Double Handle Plate Shoulder Bag (Tk Maxx/Very)

I got this bag recently as a little birthday present to myself. I saw it in TK Maxx. In store it said £29.99 on

the price tag but on to website it comes up as 39.99 so I'm not sure why but, either way it's a lot cheaper then

it is originally. I was eyeing it up on the Very website but when I saw it in TK Maxx for this price I just grabbed

it! It's so spacious and pretty and I love the fact it has a longer strap too so you can carry it on your shoulder

instead. I love the colour and the gold accents on it too. If you see it I say get it for this price!

New Design Purse

I got this purse a while ago in TK Maxx also but can't find a link unfortunately. It's just a nude colour and is

has lots of card room which, is perfect! I do need a new purse though as it is getting a bit tatty.

H&M Butterly Coin Purse

I carry change all the time for parking so I prefer to carry it seperately so my purse isn't too heavy. It's just a

cute coin purse and carries a lot.

Keys

Just my keys with my house and car keys on it! Pretty Essential.

Aveeno Hand Cream

I don't really need to use hand cream as my hands are soft anyway. I just like to keep it handy in case I do

get dry hands.

Thierry Mugler Alien Eau de Parfum Refillable

My signature perfume. I like to keep it in my bag with me just to top up through out the day.

I do have a travel one I prefer to take around with me but I've ran out.

Tesco Pro Formula Hand Wipes & Hand Sanitiser

I like to keep these things with me as I'm fussy about things I touch in public. It's good to clean your

steering wheel and phone with the wipes also as a lot of bacteria builds up there.

Carmex Lip Pot Original

I get really dry lips so I carry this around with me all day. I'm constantly using it and it's

the best lip balm I've used.

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

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Sophie X

My Night Time Routine

Hello everyone! A few posts ago I did my morning routine - today I'm going to be doing my night

time routine. I use quite a lot more products in the evening than I do in the daytime as  I like to keep my

skincare simple when I'm wearing make-up on top and products sinks into the skin better as you sleep.

Enjoy!

A lovely au naturel picture of me before bed..

Garnier Pure Active Micellar Water

Firstly, I remove all my make-up with this micellar water. I used to use the original one from Garnier but, this

one is fairly new and is designed for combination/skin. I prefer to use this one as it cleanses my skin and helps

with my combination skin at the same time.

Tea Tree Facial Wash

Then I'll go in and wash my face with this tea tree wash from The Body Shop. It get rid of any bits of make-up I

missed and also helps with any blemishes I have. It feels really refreshing on the skin and my face feels so clean

after using this!

Tea Tree Facial Toner

After washing my face I'll go in with my tea tree toner. It helps to clear up blemishes without drying out my skin.

Tea Tree Night Lotion

Every other night I will use this tea tree night lotion. It helps fade any marks blemishes have left and also helps

clear up my skin. I saw results after the first night of using it!

Alpha-H Liquid Gold

On the night I don't use my teat tree night lotion, I will use my absolutely favourite product! It's very strong so I

can only use it every other night. I wont tone if I'm going to use this and I feel it might be too much to do both.

This product helps to resurface the skin and also helps get rid of wrinkles, pigmintation and sun damage. It's also a

really effect acne treatment. I highly recommend it!

Check on my review on Liquid Gold here!

Origins High Potency Night a Mins Mineral Enriched Renewal Cream

Sometimes I switch up my routine and instead of helping to fight against blemishes, I like to use moisturising

products to help plump my skin and give it glow. I use this when I feel my skin is looking really dull. I wake up

the next day with radiant and plump skin!

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil

I really love using this rosehip oil! It' the best all rounder. It helps reduce redness, fade marks, hydrate my skin

and you can use it all over as well!

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

BEST SPOT TREATMENT EVER. - That is all.

Mavala Eye Lite Double Lash Night Treatment

This is a fairly recent purchase. I've been using it about a week now for my brows and lashes. Over time my lashes

have become small and weak and I also wanted bushier brows. I feel I would be more confident with out make-up

if I had better skin and better brows. They aren't too bad but they are a bit sparse and thin towards both ends. So

far I have't seen a dramatic difference yet but, I hear it takes a few weeks to see a difference. Will keep you updated!

Tea Tree Squeaky Clean Scrub (not pictured)

Sorry I forgot to add this in! I use it about once or twice and week, to get rid of any dead skin cells and brighten to

skin with out over drying. It goes perfectly with my other tea tree products.

Aveeno Skin Relief Lotion

Usually, I shower before bed and I can't shower with out moisturising after. I have quite dry skin if I don't moisturise.

This is the only one that saves it and keep it moisturised for at least a few days. It sinks into the skin so nicely and

isn't sticky and actually smells very nice (like oats!).

Dove Summer Glow Nourishing Lotion Fair to Medium Skin

I like to apply this gradual tanner every other night to give my skin a bit of colour and glow. I'm pretty pasty in

the colder months unfortunately. This just gives me enough colour to look like I'm actually alive!

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

My 2014 Favourites

Hello everyone!

Hope you're all well. So, instead of doing a December favourites I've decided to do a 2014 favourites

because there wasn't much in December to show you apart from Christmas gifts which a few are

included in this! I know I'm a bit late with this! I'm trying to get back into the swing of things after

Christmas still!

I don't have tons and tons of products but I do still have a lot so I'm only got to say a little bit about each

products as pretty much all of them I have featured on my blog in the past anyway.

Enjoy!

Make up

Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation in Ivory
My everyday foundation that gives me a dewy glow. I wouldn't say it's completely full coverage but it does
still give a decent amount with out looking cakey. 

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair
I'm sure everyone has tried this concealer before and I'm sure that majority of people love it, including me!
It gives great coverage and is so inexpensive!

Maybelline Eraser Eye Concealer in Light
I love this concealer for under my eyes. I usually mix it with my Collection concealer as it gives a brighter
effect and helps cover those dark circles.

Rimmel Clear Complexion Transparent Powder
I don;t usually need to use powder as my skin is slightly dry anyway but if I'm going out or wanting my
make-up to last quite a while I usually opt for this powder. It sets my face make-up without looking cakey
or changing the colour.

Mac Powder Blush in Melba
I haven't really branched out when it comes to blush's this past year. I'm more of a bronzer girl but this is just a 
erfect colour that matches pretty much any look. This year I will be trying out more blush's though!

Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder
A bronzer that looks natural and is easily build-able. I use it for either lightly contouring or all over for a sun
kissed look and does the job perfectly!

Maybelline Brow Satin Eyebrow Pencil in Medium Brown
This is a new discovery this year and I'm so happy I found it! I always wanted to try out some of the Anastasia
brow products but I found this from Maybelline. It has retractable pencil one end to create the shape and a
sponge with the product on the other side to fill n any spare areas. I usually just stick the the pencil though as
it does a perfect job without looking too harsh. Plus, it's so affordable!

Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Mascara in Medium Brown
This brow mascara is how I set my brows and it does the job every time. They aren't like completely budge
proof but they do keep them in place all day and keep my crazy brows going in one direction.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
Another discovery in 2014 and I am so happy! This mascara is definitely one of the best I've ever used. Even
better when you use it with the primer as well.

Eylure Naturalites False Eyelashes in 020
I've started getting into wearing false lashes more. It's much easier than I thought and I only put on a bit of
mascara with it. It make life so much easier when removing your eye make up! Plus they give youe yes
much more definition. These ones are natural so I can wear them daytime or night time!

L'Oreal Paris Super Liner Eye Liner Gelmatic in Intense Black
I''m not a big eye liner girl. It's not that I don't like it, I just don't always have the time to do that extra step.
I keep my make-up very simple. When I'm making a bit more of an effort I will put on eye liner to add a bit
of definition to the eyes. I've used this one from L'oreal for a while and I really love it. Once it's dry it's
pretty much budge proof! I find this one really easy to apply as well as I'm not the best at applying eye liner!

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
This palette is amazing! It's literally just an all rounder. I've used it for my eyebrows in the past as well as my
eyes. You can create a subtle daytime look with this, but easily change it to a smokey night time look as well.
I like that face all the colours are all matte as well as I'm not a fan of any shimmer for every day looks.

Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner in Eastend Snob
I'm pretty sure I'm the last to discover this lip liner! I've heard about it for years just never was really fussed
but gave in and I actually love it. I just put it all over the lips to add a bit of colour and it stays put almost
all day. It's very subtle but I feel it makes such a difference and defines my lips and bit more. I like keeping it
matte but some days if I want it glossy then I'll just add a  nude gloss over top.

Maybelline Color Drama Lipstick in Light It Up
I've been more daring in 2014 and wore more red lipstick. If you wear it right you can get away with wearing
it in the day time. I feel like it makes you look like you've made more of an effort, when all you've done is
add a red lipstick. These ones are long lasting, inexpensive and don't easily transfer. Top 3 things I want in a
lipstick and of course good pigment which, this definitely has.

Barry M Gelly High Shine Nail Paint in Lychee
This nail polish has been my go-to nude colour all year. It's so simple and subtle but looks so feminine and
pretty on the nails. I usually do two coats as I like the colour to really show. The only thing is that it does chip
easily but other than I love it and will definitely repurchase it as I'm running low.

Topshop Nail Polish in Ruthless Similar Here
Towards the end of the year I wanted a deep red nail as I felt it was appropriate and this was like about £5 in
Topshop. It doesn't chip easily and you can get away with just one coat but I always like to do two. It's a colour
that I just feel suits so many people and is so inexpensive. It does suck though that I will always find a nail
polish in Topshop I love, then I can never find the same colour again.

Skincare

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water
This cleansing water is the reason that I no longer purchase face wipes any more. I've completed switched to
this and I don't think I'll ever go back. I feel like it's so much more gentle on the skin and really gets rid of all
my make-up, even the stubborn bits. It's so simple and quick to do. It doesn't dry my skin out and lasts me
absolute ages. It's usually about £5 but I normally stock up on it when it's on offer for about £2/3.

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
After taking my make-up off with the cleansing water I like to go in with this balm to get rid of any left over
make-up and really cleanse the skin. It's pricey but so far mine has lasted me about 4 months and is still going
and I take pretty generous amounts from it. It's probably the most gentlest cleanser I've ever used. It doesn't break
me out, dry me out and doesn't leave any residue. It also gets rid of every single speck of make-up I have left
over which I love. 

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Cleansing & Toning Lotion
Through 2014 I tried quite a few cleansing toners and I've stuck with this one. I just feel like it helps with my
blemishes and calms my skin down when I'm breaking out. It helps dry any spots out with out drying my whole
face out. 

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Exfoliating Face Scrub
I used to be terrible with my skin care and never use to exfoliate as I had a Clarisonic so felt like I didn't have
to. I no longer use my Clarisonic as it broke as I've not got around to getting a new one. My skin can get quite
dry at times and exfoliating regularly helps get rid of any dead skin cells left over. I use to use St Ives but found
it was to harsh on my skin. This one helps with my break outs but it still not too harsh on the skin.

Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion
This is more like my no.1 moisturiser for the past few years. It's just so simple, gentle and doesn't clog my
pores. I'll always love this moisturiser and always calms my skin down is it's ever going crazy. The only
downside is that it doesn't have any SPF in it which, I would definitely prefer.

Origins High Potency Night a Mins Mineral Enriched Renewal Cream
At the beginning of 2014 I told myself I would look after my skin more. I'm only 21 but I've alwasy been told
to start looking after you skin from an early age to prevent ageing. I wanted a thick night cream to help with this
and this is what I've found and really enjoy using it. I'm still yet to invest in a eye night cream but for now this
one does the job amazingly and I always wake up with plump and glowing skin. It is pricey but I swear it will
last you ages!

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
I literally haven't touched any of my old spot products since I bought this. This is the best out there for me
personally. I've used spot treatments for years and yeah, I've used some really good ones, but this one is on a
whole new level. With any small spots, it will get rid of them within a few days. More stubborn spot will
take a little longer but it literally gets rid of them completely. I'm trying to get better by not touching them
and just letting this lotion do it's job.

Lush Mask of Magnaminty
This has been a favourite of mine for some time now. If you have oily/acne prone skin then I promise you will
appreciate this mask!

Mario Badescu Drying Mask
I got this to go with the drying lotion and if used regularly then it really does help dry out any pesky sspots.
Also helps if you gave an oily t-zone sometimes like myself.

GlamGlow Super Mud
I swear these these mud masks are my absolute new favourite. Like ever! This one helps in clearing the face
of any blemishes and breakouts and just cleansing the skin. You can literally see it working. It pulls out all the
dirt in the pores and my face has never felt so clean after.

GlamGlow Youth Mud
This mask is more like a facial in a jar. It gives this incredible tingling effect which, I strangely really like. It
helps give my face an instant lift and glow. Definitely one to use before an even or night out.

Hair, Body & Shower

Macadamia Oil Shampoo & Moisturising Rinse
I'm sure I've spoke about this brand in a post before so I'm not going to go too much into detail with this. This
brand is one of my favourites out there. It feels like it really cleanses my hair, especially after using any
products on it. My hair always feels at it's best after using these products. 

Macadamia Deep Repair Hair Masque
This is quite an intense hair mask so I only use it every so often, but when I do, my hair has never felt so soft and
thick. It feels like it's never been touched by a product or heat. I rarely use heat or products on my hair anyway
but if  have I will use this mask to help get my hair back to it's healthy state again.

Macadamia Oil Healing Oil Treatment
I usually use this one the mid-lengths and ends on my hair when it's damp and leave it to dry naturally over
night. By morning my hair is so incredibly soft and looks so healthy. It also smells incredible and I love it when
you can still smell it in the morning.

Batiste Dry Shampoo Brown in Dark & Deep
Literally my go to dry shampoo. It does the job perfectly and has a brown colour to it so I don't get the white
powder look on my roots. Can't really fault this product!

Schwarzkopf got2b Happy Hour 24 Hour Hairspray
Again, my go to hairspray. I've used it for ages! Probably before 2014 actually.. I do love it though. It holds my
hair for a long time, gives it body and volume and smells like pina colada!

Tangle Teezer
I have no idea why I never bought one of these before! This brush does wonders. For someone with thick and
long hair it is literally a dream. If you have long or thick hair, or both, or even just hair, you need to get this!

Denman Dressing Out Brush
I love this brush for back combing/parting my hair. It's the most handiest little brush and I take it everywhere. 

Babyliss Pro Curling Wand
Like I said, I don't really use heat on my hair but when I do, I usually curl it with this wand. I've had these for
years and years and I absolutely love it. I couldn't be with out it. It gives my hair the perfect amount of curl
and helps give my hair incredible volume.

Aveeno Skin Relief Lotion
I love this lotion for my body. I get quite dry skin a lot and I will use this after I get out the shower. It keeps my
skin moisturised and so soft for days and it smells like oats which, I weirdly like.

Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Body Scrub
This is very similar to the face scrub. It's just for the body. I think it contains harsher chemicals though as it
stricly says that you cannot use this on your face. I never use to exfoliate my body as I didn't really think you
had to. Since I have dry skin I've been recommended to do it in the shower and does really help with it so much.
It also really helps with those bumps you get on the back of your arms!

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash
I'm pretty sure I've owned this body wash before it was 2014 and it's still not finished. Firstly, it smells
incredible. Seriously, go smell all the sugar crush products from S&G. You won't regret it. It also has lasted
me a ridiculous amount of time and isn't really event hat expensive. If you buy this, I swear you will only need
to buy like 1 a year. Maybe even less!

Photgraphy by Sophie Ford

Camera: Canon EOS 700D

Thanks for reading!

Sophie X

Collective Haul

Hey guys!

I've got a haul for you today as recently I've been shopping because I wanted to try out a few new products.

Plus there's some usual purchases in there I've picked up recently.

Enjoy!

Batiste Dry Shampoo Cherry

I needed to pick up a new dry shampoo so just got the usual one I buy as it was on offer. But, a few days

later when I was looking around Boots I saw that they now sell Aussie dry shampoo. Aussie is probably my

favourite hair care brand just because they do an amazing job for such a good price. You can't beat them in

my opinion! They had a few different types in their range but I recently coloured my hair brunette ,(I had a

little accident when trying to go lighter and it didn't really work) so I opted for the Aussie Miracle Dry

Shampoo Colour Mate. The point of this one I think is to use dry shampoo instead of washing your

hair so much, so that you keep your colour more vibrant for longer. I typically try and wash my hair

every 3 days anyway as it's not good to wash your hair too often. So far I really like this one! Smells

okay, not amazing but I can live with it. I have quite high hopes for this so we'll see how I get on!

Aveeno Skin Relief Lotion

Next up, I got another one of my usual moisturisers as well. This is the only one I use on my body as

I have quite dry skin and some moisturisers can irritate it and this one never fails me!

Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser & Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser

I wanted to try some new skincare bits so I picked up these two. I've only used them a few times and

so far I'm not really impressed. The Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser left my skin incredible dry, my lips

chapped and just didn't feel that nice on the skin. I have mostly dry skin anyway but I'm always prone

to spots. This just dried my face out completely and it took me a good 3-4 days to get it back to normal.

I haven't used it since so that's quite disappointing. My boyfriend however is spot prone and had oily

skin so I've passed them onto him to use and I feel they will suit his skin type better than mine. The

Charcoal Cleanser seems okay. It doesn't dry me out quite like the other one but I still don't see a

difference in my skin. I've also given this one to him. I think I need something much more gentle on my skin.

Herbal Essences Smooth Sensation Shampoo & Conditioner

I love the old Herbal Essences! Who doesn't? I've always heard bad things about them but it hasn't

really stopped me using them as I personally feel like they aren't bad for my hair. I'll usually only buy

these if Aussie aren't on offer or if these are really cheap. They're just nice to use as they remind me of

when I was little and they smell amazing. (I couldn't find the link to the shampoo :( but they'll have it in stores!)

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair

Topped up on my favourite concealer! You know how much I love this, so I wont ramble

on about it! Bought 2 of them as I go through them so quickly and they're almost always sold out.

Probably because it's so good!

Garnier Caffeine Eye Roll On

I thought I'd try this as I saw it was on offer and I've heard good things about it in the past. So far,

I like it. It's nice to use and feels refreshing. I wouldn't say I've seen a massive difference. It just feels

nice and refreshing is all.

Simple Kind To Skin Facial Cleansing Wipes

Can never be without these babies! They're the best facial wipes of all time!

Honestly.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

I wanted to pick up another one of these as my other one's getting a bit grubby. Since buying this

I've not applied my foundation any other way!

Nivea Pearl Beauty Gentle Care 48h Anti Perspirant Deodorant

I wanted to try out different types of deodorant and I came across this one as it was on offer. (can never

say no to a good offer!)  I liked it so much I even put it in my monthly favourite. So I went out a

bought a few just to make sure I was stocked up!

New York Cult Recipes Book

This book was bought quite a few week back but I really wanted to include it as I really love the recipes

in it. I do wish there was a few more recipes in there but overall it's just a really cool recipe book and

the recipes look amazing. By the way, none of these recipes are healthy, apart from one recipe for green

juice. So don't expect any healthy options in there lol.

TK Maxx Gold Decorative Plate (Similar Here)

I really wanted more decorative items for my room and my desk and when I saw this on offer in TK Maxx

for £5 I couldn't say no. I really love the gold on the white. It just looks really chic and pretty. I wanted to

originally put all my purfume bottles on there but now I'm thinking to put all my regular skincare bits on

there. I'm torn! We'll see how it ends up but for now, it's a pretty little decoration.

TK Maxx Purse

Another bargain in TK Maxx is this purse. £5! I've literally been looking for a new purse for almost a year!

My old one was from Primark and I just got so sick of having the same boring one. Any other one I wanted

was way too expensive, I always love looking at the bags and purses in TK Maxx. But I just love that place

in general. It's just a nude coloured purse with all the card space and things I need, because I have a lot

of cards. It's getting a bit ridiculous I even had to double/triple them up. The brand on the front says

'New Design' but I have no idea of that brand and nothing came up on Google that I could find so sorry!

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie x

Collective Haul

Hey guys!

So the past few weeks I've done quite a bit of shopping, as you can see. The funny thing is I still

have a list full of things I need to get and yes, I need it all! So yeah, here's what I got..

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Sultry Samba

This colour is perfect for spring! As soon as I saw it I was like, 'yup, gotta have it!'. It is a bit daring, but

I'm slowly becoming more brave with my lipstick choices. I think it's a new shade they brought out for spring

along with a coral shade but I'm not sure so don't take my word on it. But it's gorgeous!

Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Unapologetic

I'm falling in love with these Colorburst Balms from Revlon so much. I've got 2 already and I think

they're so pretty and the colours are perfect for spring/summer. This particular one is a matte and is a

pink/coral shade. Another perfect shade for spring. It's very opaque and not drying on the lips at all.

Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm in Vivacious

This one is a lacquer instead of a matte so has a nice shine to it. It's kind of berry pink shade,

(I'm awful at explaining colours, can you tell?) as I prefer pink and red colours on the lips for me.

Again, it's very opaque and very pretty. It isn't too daring and very easy to tone down to just give

your lips a nice pink tint.

Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm in Whimsical

Just the name of this one made me want to buy it. It's such a pretty name and a pretty colour to go

with it! It's more of a purple berry colour. It's opaque again, pretty much all of them are, but very easy to

tone down if you prefer.

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser

So apparently this is quite popular. I mean, I managed to nab the last one in Boots! I wasn't too fussed

about this as first as I don't really wear primers but this one seemed to be so popular and forever out

of stock at Boots, I thought it must be amazing! I'm yet to find out but you'll soon find out if it's made

a big impact on me or not!

Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Mascara in Medium Brown

I only just recently heard of this an I was never one for brow mascara's, but throughout the

day I've noticed my eyebrows can tend fall down and end up pointing downwards, which is very annoying.

I just wanted something they made them stay put and after using this twice, I'm pretty happy with it so far.

Make's them looks thicker and fuller and keeps them in place all day.

Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm in Pink Punch

As it was 3 for 2 on Maybelline, I thought I'd pick up one of these, as my last one has just ran out and

I really like them just for everyday use. This one just gives the slightest pink tint to your lips, which I

really love in lip balms. Not the best lip moisturiser but nice for popping on when you're out and about.

Collection Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Concealer in Fair

This was just a top up as my last one ran out. Love this concealer so much! So easy to blend and just

really lovely and creamy.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

I've spoke about using the Cosmo blending sponge before on my blog and that I use it everyday and love it.

I still do, but I really wanted to try the Real Techniques one also as I love the brand so much and it's the same

price as the Cosmo so, why not, right? I've used it once so far and it's really lovely. It blends just as well as the

Cosmo one, if not better. So far, I like it!

No7 Beautiful Skin Hot Cloth Cleanser

Another one of my usual products I just needed to get another one. I really love this cleanser and don't have

a bad word to say about it. It's for all skin types and works really nicely with my Clarisonic.

Aveeno Skin Relief Lotion

Another one of my usual products I use. I just needed a new one. In one of my previous posts I told

you how much I love this moisturiser. It really is great if you have dry skin!

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil

I really wanted a face oil which had hardly any ingredients, was organic, contained rosehip and was

inexpensive. That''s exactly what I got with this! I've only used it once so can't judge it on that alone but I

am excited to use it more and see if there's any difference. Especially as I have some scars on my face from

blemishes. It's got really great reviews so fingers crossed!

Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo & Conditioner

I needed some shampoo and conditioner and if you've read my blog, you'll know I love Aussie products!

It's definitely my favourite hair product of all time. I usually either go for the 'Luscious Long' range or

this one. Everything smells amazing and makes me hair feel so lovely and keeps it in the best condition!

Seven Seas Orange Syrup and Cod Liver Oil

I use to have a spoonful of cod liver oil everyday when I was younger as I had a problem with getting

cysts in my eyes quite badly. It tasted vile and made me feel so sick but I know it was good for me. I

really wanted to get back into it as I know it's so beneficial, but I wanted one that had a different taste.

I came across this one which tastes just like orange flavoured cough syrup!

H&M Brown Loafers

I really love the look of loafers and moccasins. They just quite laid back and easy to put with casual outfits.

I found these in H&M for £14.99, which is a bargain! Really pretty and go with so many things. Only

thing is they aren't the most comfortable. I've had to wear plasters with them until I've worn them in properly.

H&M Floral Kimono

When I saw this Kimono in H&M, I really wanted it and now after getting it I want more. They're

so pretty and laid back. They're really nice to layer over tank's and pair with some jeans for the spring/summer. 

TK Maxx Acrylic Lipstick Organiser (Similar here)

This was just something I wanted to store my lipsticks and just so happened to come across this one in

TK Maxx. They usually have a lot of acrylic stationary bits to store your make-up in, and they're very inexpensive.

TK Maxx Wish List Notepad (Found Here)

This was just a cute little notepad I found in there. It was only like £2.99 I think. I'm forever writing lists

or things I want so thought this would be perfect for that!

TK Maxx Shabby Chic Tray (Similar Here)
I saw this tray so long ago in TK Maxx and wanted it so badly, but it was around £15 and I just thought
I could get one somewhere else for less. Then, the other day I went in TK Maxx and I saw it was on
sale for £7 so I didn't even hesitate and just bought it! It's so gorgeous and I love the shabby chic look of it.

TK Maxx Swivel Pen Holder (Couldn't find anything similar)
I saw something similar to this in TK Maxx not long ago but it was a bit small, and my make-up brush
collection is only getting bigger! I love this because it's compartments are quite large and I love the fact it
swivel so it's easy access to my brushes. It a slight off grey colour which, I don't mind as I can always very
easily paint it white in the future.

Sultry Samba

Top to bottom: Unapologetic, Whimsical, Vivacious.

H&M Kimono

Photography by Sophie Ford

Thanks for reading!

Sophie x