ASOS Sale Edit

American Vintage Scoop Neck Jumper - £45.00

Glamorous Cami Top - £10.00

ASOS Shorts with Pleat Front Detail - £7.50

ASOS Stripe Longline Bandeau Bikini Top - £6.00

ASOS Stripe Deep Hipster Bikini Pant - £3.00

Glamorous Cold Shoulder Skater Dress - £20.00 

Mango Scarf Print Shift Dress - £19.00

ASOS WOven Midi Skirt with Sheer Hem - £19.00

Mango Mirrored Lens Glasses - £5.00

ASOS Filigree Long Leaf Ring - £5.50

ASOS Slim Zip Clutch Bag - £13.00

ASOS Evacuate Leather Chelsea Ankle Boots - £30.00

Alex Monroe Hummingbird Necklace

I'm a huge fan of jewellery and it occurred to me the other day that I never blog about it! I was lucky enough to receive the Alex Monroe Hummingbird Necklace as a birthday present a few years ago and I can honestly say I love it as much today as the day I first got it! It's a very delicate and minimal piece of jewellery that seems to go with everything I wear, it's great for adding something special to a simple T-Shirt and Jeans combo. 

The pendant is a tiny hummingbird which from head to tail is just the size of my thumbnail, meaning it looks very dainty and elegant when worn. It really is amazing to me how they've managed to add so much detail onto such a small piece, if you look closely you can see eyes and feathers!

The pendant sits on a simple, thin chain with a clasp that allows you to alter the length. I like to switch up the length depending on what I'm wearing and I love the tiny tag on the back that says Alex Monroe, I always think tiny details are what separate ordinary jewellery from special jewellery. 

If you fancy a closer look at the necklace you can see the gold one here, and the silver version here. If hummingbirds aren't your thing but you love delicate and detailed jewellery there are lots of other lovely designs. You can see the whole range here. I have my eye on the pea pod necklace as I'm convinced these necklaces would look amazing layered up!

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Empties #8

It's that time again! Time to share with you what products I've used up lately, what I thought of them and whether or not I'll be repurchasing them.

Avon Advance Techniques Moroccan Argan Oil

I started out loving this one but soon realised it didn't sink in particularly well and left my hair with a bit of a residue. Not ideal for those who like to add more product as and when needed. This one definitely needs to be used sparingly! Repurchase? No.

La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo+

I've been talking about this product non stop recently, you can see the full post here. It's an amazing formula that makes spots disappear super fast, unclogs pores and fades pigmentation. I can honestly say it does all those things, by far my most favourite discovery of the year! Repurchase? Already have!

Charles Worthington Salon at Home Moisture Seal Shampoo and Mineral Hair Rescue Masque

This shampoo and mask duo are great if you need to inject some moisture into your hair. They leave it feeling smooth and silky, and are pretty good for drugstore products. Repurchse? Maybe at some point, I have some other products on the go at the moment! Full review here.

Caudalie Gentle Cleansing Milk

Whenever my skin gets super sensitive, this is the cleanser I reach for. It's just so gentle and non irritating, it's the only cleanser I can rely on to not aggravate my skin. It also manages to remove all my makeup including stubborn mascara which means I don't have to use any stripping makeup removers on my my skin. Repurchase? Yes.

Botanics All Bright Cleansing Toner

If you're after an exfoliating toner on a budget, this is definitely one to try. I've been using it a while now and I hardly ever feel the need to manually exfoliate using a scrub. It's so much kinder on the skin. It's also gentle at the same time as it doesn't leave the skin feeling at all dry or stripped. You can read my full review on it here. Repurchase? Already have.

Avon Naturals Lavender & Chamomile Fragrance Spritz

This is definitely one of my 'repurchase forever' products! It has such a calming and relaxing scent that I like to spray onto my pillow before bedtime. I'm currently giving one away so make sure you enter here. Repurchase? Yes. 

Sanctuary Spa Body Butter

This one's a good moisturising body butter that smells nice. It's not the best I've tried, I much prefer The Body Shop and Soap & Glory's offerings as they leave the skin lastingly moisturised but this one's good if you prefer something a bit lighter. Repurchase? Maybe.

The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Body Butter

Now here's a body butter that was amazing, much like all of them from The Body Shop. It had a lovely rich formula that was extremely moisturising and it smelt so delicious. It's such a shame this range was limited edition! Repurchase? Yes, if they ever bring it back!

The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Body Scrub

Another product from the same range that smells equally as good if not better. The scrub wasn't gentle but not the most 'scrubby' either, it sat somewhere in the middle. I usually go for the very scrubby ones but I'll make an exception for this one as it just smells so good! Repurchase? Yes, if they bring it back!

What products have you used up lately?

MAC Pro Longwear Foundation

You would be forgiven for thinking that based on the above image, this is a foundation I love. The truth is, in a desperate attempt to get this foundation to work for me I pumped a load of it into a pot and mixed it with moisturiser. Unfortunately, it still didn't work for me.

The MAC Pro Longwear SPF10 Foundation is designed to leave skin with a matte finish, something that I'm not to fond of anyway but that's not the main reason I dislike it. As much as I try and blend it in, and I've tried so many different ways, everything from fingers to numerous brushes, I can never get it to look like skin. It always leaves me with skin that looks like it has loads of foundation on it, and nobody wants that! I also find it dries and sets on the skin, a quality I would imagine is the the reason it lasts well, but to me it just felt like a mask like film. I much prefer makeup that allows my skin to 'breathe'. 

Of course everyone's skin is different and what works well for one may not work well for others so this might work really well for you! If you have any tips on making it work or how you use it I'd love to hear about it in the comments section below! 

NOTD #26

I hit the nail jackpot recently when I went to a car boot sale and found the stall of a manicurist who was selling off loads of brand new, high end nail varnishes super cheap! I picked up quite a few as it seemed too good a bargain to pass up!

One of the ones I got was Dior Tie & Dye 858, of all the shades I bought this was the one I reached for first. I just love the colour, it sits in just the perfect spot between red and orange and is such a great, juicy summer bright. 

The Dior polishes as always are spot on, the formula is amazing, it lasts really well on the nails before chipping and the super opaque formula means you only need 2 coat for a super pigmented block of colour. You can in fact even get away with just one coat but I like to make sure I have really solid colour. The brush on these polishes are great too, wide and flat, which makes application an absolute breeze!

Have you tried any Dior nail varnishes? Any colour recommendations?

The Body Shop Haul

Every time The Body Shop have a 40% off code I get seriously tempted to put in an order. They just have so many great products! This time I gave in and ordered a few bits although I still seem to have a wish list the length of my arm! Here's what I got.

Ultra Fine Bath Lily White

Not all bath lilies are made equal! In my opinion The Body Shop and Sanctuary Spa make the best ones. They're slightly more expensive than your bog standard cheap ones but they're much more tightly packed and last a lot, lot longer, so they end up working out cheaper in the long run. 

Tea Tree Cool & Creamy Wash

I love the scent of tea tree, I find it so refreshing and awakening. When I saw that there was a cream cleanser added to the range I just had to pick it up. I haven't tried this out yet but I have high hopes, I'm thinking it will be perfect for hot summer days.

Tea Tree Pore Minimiser

This is probably my third (or forth?) tube of this stuff. It's just so darn good! I never need it in the colder months but as soon as the weather warms up this is a staple in my routine. I use it more as a primer rather than a skincare item. I just press a small amount into my t-zone pre makeup and it keeps the shine at bay well into the day without the need to reach for the powder. I also use it to touch up during the day. I really can't recommend this stuff highly enough! You can see my full review from last summer here. 

Vitamin E Moisture Cream

Another one I've gone through endless amounts of. It's a really basic no frills product that plumps the skin full of moisture, leaving it feeling nice and soft. It also has a really light texture that is just so easily absorbed. It's a great moisturiser that works as a day or night cream and it great for all skin types. I've lost count of how many people I've recommended this stuff to.  

Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil

I'm a huge fan of oil and balm cleansers, they're great at removing makeup and leave the skin feeling soft and plumped up rather than dry and uncomfortable. I've recently read lots of reviews saying that this was comparable to many of the high end equivelents so I had to give it a try. It was the first thing in this haul I tried out and I already love it. I'll be sure to do a full, in depth review once I've been using it a bit longer.

Vineyard Peach Shower Gel & Body Mist 

I was a huge fan of the limited edition Vineyard Peach range the last time it was out so when I saw that they brought it back I just had to get a few more bits from the range. I absolutely adore the scent of fresh peaches so this one was a no brainer for me! 

Have you tried any of these products before?  

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Avon Giveaway!

If May was a bad month for me then June was even worse! June saw me in hospital for over a week and having emergency surgery, I also spilt tea on my laptop so if you're wondering where I've been for the last month, you have your answer! Luckily, health wise I'm on the mend and am slowly starting to feel more and more like my old self. As for my laptop, the lovely people at AXA home insurance sorted me out and I now have a working laptop again! Horaaayy! 

Seeing as I've been away for a while, I thought I'd come back with a bit of a bang and do a giveaway!  I've been meaning to do one for quite a while and I'm so pleased to be finally doing it! I'll be giving away a few of my favourite Avon products, here's a bit more about them!

Avon True Colour Eyeshadow Quad in Mocha Latte (review & swatches here)

Ever since I bought this a few months ago it's been my go to eyeshadow palette, I love shade 3, a shimmery warm toned brown which looks brilliant washed over the lid. 1 and 2 combined make a great paired down everyday look and shade 4, a matte dark brown is great for smoking things up a bit and is also a great brow shade! 

Avon Naturals Dreamy Lavender & Chamomile Scented Spritz

A product that I will forever repurchase! I think I would definitely be very upset if this stuff ever got discontinued! I spritz it onto my pillow and into the air every night before bed and the scent makes me feel all calm and relaxed. 

Avon SuperShock Gel Eyeliner in Black

This is a great versatile eyeliner, the gel formula means you can get a really neat, crisp line or smudge it out for a smoky effect if you want to. Once it sets it doesn't budge and it really is the blackest of blacks. 

Avon Glow Bronzing Pearls in Warm

I've been using these for years! I think I bought my first pot back in my teens! The pot contains a nice mix of different tones to give a really natural look that warms up the face brilliantly. Whether you're going for a sun kissed glow or just want to bring your skin back to the land of the living these are great!

You can enter the giveaway using the rafflecopter below! Good luck and no cheating please! 

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Object of Desire: Proenza Schouler PS1 Medium Leather Satchel

When it comes to bags I usually gravitate towards the black, boxy, minimal ones. They just look so smart and put together that they'll always be my go to. They can however look a bit severe come the weekend or more casual days when you just want to sling something over your shoulder. For such days I've been on the look out for something more fitting, I looked at one from The Cambridge Satchel Company but quickly decided it was a bit too structured for my liking, I then looked at the Mulberry Alexa which I do like but I'm always spotting them when I'm out and about and I just want something a bit different. The Proenza Schouler PS1 Medium Leather Satchel fits the bill perfectly, not too structured, not too slouchy and just the right size. I better start saving!