OOTD: Last of the Summer Outfits?

This was my outfit earlier on in the week and it's possible it'll be the last of my summer outfits because the weather in the days after I wore this have been very miserable and a lot colder. I know it's not super summer, but the light colours, thin materials and lack of jacket mean it definitely isn't something I'd be wearing in the colder weather. 

I wore this outfit to go out for lunch and then do a bit of shopping. These jeans are super comfy, the material is really light and stretchy so they fit amazingly. Also, I love these shoes, I think they just add a little something to an outfit. They have a padded insole so they don't make your feet hurt when walking around all the shops!

A lot of these clothes are out of season now so I've had to link clothes that are similar to the ones shown in these images.

Outfit details:

Top - Peacocks (similar)

Jeans - Bershka (similar)

Shoes - Asos

Bag - Forever 21 (similar)

Watch - Michael Kors

Necklace - Miss Selfridge (No longer available in Silver) 

Lipstick - Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate (No. 08)

Becky 

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Birchbox September 2015: Happy Birchday!

This month marks Birchbox's 5 year birthday! So to celebrate they've come up with, what I think, is their best box yet. Not only is the content amazing but the look of the box itself is also beautiful. This month, subscribers could choose from two different patterned boxes which had been designed by Birchbox subscribers. I went for this funky patterned one, the other box had pretty watercolour balloons on it.

First up in my box I found these three products.

John Masters Organics Citrus Neroli Detangler:

If you like citrus scents, you'll definitely love this first product, it smells like lemongrass (one of my favourite scents) mixed with other lovely citrus notes such as grapefruit. From what I understand, this product is a conditioner with coconut oil and wheat amino acids that help detangle hair. There are also other ingredients, neroli and grapefruit, that help soothe your scalp.

Laura Mercier Facial Polish:

I've heard a lot about Laura Mercier products but I don't think I've ever actually used one, I'm really into trying out facial scrubs so this is great for me. I rubbed a little of this onto the back of my hand and it has small crystals in it that buff away dead skin, it left my hand feeling extremely soft, but not dry.

Beauty Protector Beauty Wash Body Cleanser:

I know I always seem to go on about how products smell but O-M-G, this smells incredible! When I first smelt it in the bottle it didn't smell of much but then I rubbed some onto my hand and the scent just exploded out of it. I'll definitely be using this straight away.

Next up, I pulled these three products out.

Laqa & Co Cheeky Lip Pencil in Cray-Cray:

In the images the colour of the tube looks a lot darker than what it is in real life (it's actually coral) but the swatch on my hand shows the colour of the lip product itself. This is a very creamy and buildable product. You could wear it as a subtle hint of lip colour or a bright pop, it's totally up to you!

Benefit The POREfessional: Licence to Blot:

I've wanted to try this since it was first realised so I was super excited to see it in my box this month. This is an instant oil-blotting stick. It can be used on top of make up when you're on the go or on it's own. It claims to banish shine for up to 6 hours. I have oily skin so I'll be putting this to the test.

The Birchbrush:

This was another item I was really excited to see. I use a 'Tangle Teezer' on a daily basis and love it, this seems like a very similar product to that but smaller so it'll be perfect for carrying in my handbag. Especially in the Autumn/Winter when the weather starts getting crazy and blowing my hair about. 

That's everything I got in this months Birchbox. Are you subscribed to Birchbox? If so, what was your favourite item this month? I think mine has to be The POREfessional!

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Becky

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OOTD: New Month, Old Shirt

Seen as though it's the 1st September today I thought I'd go a bit out of my comfort zone and try something new, an OOTD post.

I think the reason I've put off doing an outfit post so far is because 1. I don't really like my picture being taken anyway and 2. Trying to find somewhere to take the pictures can be a bit of a pain. I was originally going to take these pictures outside but, in true British style, the weather wasn't on my side and it started raining. This meant I had to find somewhere in my bedroom to take the pictures. That wasn't exactly the easiest task because, not going to lie, my room's not the tidiest of places at the moment. Anyway, that's enough about that.

Outfit Details: 

Shirt - Dorothy Perkins (Similar) / Jeans - H&M / Shoes - Sainsbury's* (Similar) /

Bag - Forever 21 (Similar) / Watch - Apple

I haven't done all that much today. I've been off work so volunteered to go get a few bits from the shop. I like to get out and about when I can because otherwise I'm either stuck at home or working. Due to this, any chance to get out of the house, I'll take it. I also had a little drive up to a retail park that's quite close to me. They're opening a new TK Maxx there and was wondering what the actual opening date was, turns out, it's this Thursday, so I'll be going up to have a look in there when it opens.

I chose this outfit as I just wanted something casual and comfy. The shirt I have on is actually quite old, but I recently found it in my wardrobe so decided to wear it. I like the military style, the pockets and buttons on the shoulders add a little touch of detail without being too over the top. I find with a lot of my clothes I wear them once and forget about them, so when I find them again (or remember I have them) it's like a new piece of clothing, but obviously a lot cheaper!

Have you been up to much today?

*The shoes I'm wearing are now half price in store at Sainbury's, but they don't have them online so I've linked similar ones.

Becky
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Ever Feel Like You Need A Pick-Me-Up?

I think everyone goes through those times, whether it be a day, week, month or even year, when you just don't feel like yourself. Everything seems to be getting on top of you and you want something to go your way, just. this. once. but it never seems to come. You need a serious pick-me-up, but you wait for one to come and, again, it never seems to.

I go through these patches sometimes, and almost always I suddenly realise, no one's going to make me feel better but me. I need to give myself a boost, no one can do that for me. Here's a few things you can try to get you back to feeling yourself.

1. Look for something good in every day. 

If you're having a bad week, try focus on the good, it could be anything. I believe there is something good in every day, you just sometimes have to force yourself to see it.

2. Clear your head. 

Go for a walk or a drive. I find that taking a trip out to the countryside in the car is a great way to clear my head, it's always so peaceful and people seem their happiest out there. If you're not comfortable going out on your own, stick your headphones in, you'll soon lose yourself.

3. Do something that makes you happy. 

Forget everyone else, do something for you. Bake, read a book, draw, do a sport, anything that gives you a buzz. Maybe even try something new.

4. Buy something. 

This may sound silly but, buy yourself a little present. Maybe some flowers, or that make up you've been wanting to try. Something inexpensive that you know you'll love. Food works well too!

5. Assess the real problem. 

Just take a minute and think about how you're feeling and if there are any triggers. Once you start thinking about it more in-depth, it's likely that you'll realise it's something that's not much of a big deal at all. 

6. Finally, let go. 

Let go of all that tension, those ideals, that 'perfect situation' and stop worrying. Tell yourself you're willing to let go because you deserve to be happy.

Remember, you're not alone, a lot of people often need to take time out and have a pick-me-up moment. Just breathe and relax.

Do you have any pick-me-up methods? Let me know in the comments.

Becky
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Feel Unique and Holland & Barrett Haul

I recently ordered some bits from Feel Unique and Holland & Barrett and thought I'd show you what I got! There's only one product in here that's a repurchase, the others are brand new products I wanted to give a try.
(All products are linked below the images)

Feel Unique:

La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo[+] / Yes To Grapefruit Eye Cream / TIGI Small Talk

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo[+]:

I got three things from Feel Unique and I might as well start with the one that's a repurchase. This moisturiser is a holy-grail product of mine, it is by far the best moisturiser I've ever used and definitely does everything it's supposed to. It's perfect for my oily/combination/blemish-prone skin. I'm sure you've heard enough people go on about this in the past few years so all I'm going to say is, you need to try it!

Yes To Grapefruit Dark Circle Correcting Eye Cream:

Now we've got my repurchase out of the way I can go on to talk about the products I'm still yet to try. I got this eye cream as I've been looking for one for a while but can never seem to find one that will get rid of dark circles and also reduce fine lines. I have a problem with both, and didn't want to spend loads or have to buy two different products as I felt applying two products may feel too heavy or cakey on my under-eyes. I settled on this one as the reviews were all pretty positive and some people said it helped reduce fine lines too, win win. This has a really smooth texture, it's not too strongly scented either. It is made from 99% natural ingredients, which is another reason I settled on purchasing this one. 

TIGI Bed Head Small Talk:

I heard someone talking about this when I was in the hairdressers the other day and thought it would be perfect for my hair. The woman that had come in was wanting to buy some and was raving about it, my hairdresser agreed it was amazing and that's why they were out of stock. So as soon as I got home I googled it and, sure enough, everyone seemed to be raving about it so I thought I best get myself some! This smell of this is b-e-a-utiful! (Name that film). I put a bit on the back of my hand to see what the texture is like and it doesn't seem sticky or greasy at all so I'm really looking forward to trying this out. It says it's a 'Thickifier, Engergizer and Stylizer', I'm hoping it'll be a perfect match for my hair as it can be very flat and hard to add volume and texture too.

Also from Feel Unique, when you spend over £30, you get to choose 2 free samples (There's 6 to choose from). I chose the I AM JUICY COUTURE perfume sample and the Emma Hardie Amazing Face Protect and Prime SPF30. The perfume has a fruity but flowery smell to it, it's also slightly musky, which I like. I can't comment on the Emma Hardie product as I don't want to open it until I want to use it but I've heard good things about her range. 

Holland & Barrett:

Bioglan Superfoods Supergreens 81 Vital Ingredients Powder / Berry Burst Powder

Bioglan Superfoods Supergreens Powders:

I don't often buy things from Holland & Barrett but I'd heard something about these vegetable powders that give you your 5 a day in one drink. Now, I don't eat much fruit and veg at all, I just don't like the taste or texture. I'll have a small portion every now and again, but I probably don't even have 5 portions in a week, never mind a day. When I heard about these I started to do a bit of research as I thought they'd be great for me to get my 5 a day without having to actually eat the vegetables. Anyway, I found out about these and all the reviews are amazing, everyone says how much more energy they have and how they've helped them feel more healthy. These are quite expensive (£21.99 for a 100G packet), but I got them in the penny sale so got both packets for just £22, which seems pretty good to me! There's a few different one's but I chose the '81 Vital Ingredients' and 'Berry Burst' ones as they had the most ingredients. I'll probably be doing a review once I've tried these so keep your eyes peeled for that.

I hope you enjoyed my little haul of products I've bought recently. 

Becky

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My Top 3 Photo Editing Apps for iPhone

I think the key to a good photo editing app is a simple and user friendly design. Most of these apps have very similar features but, to be honest, I use all of them equally as they do vary slightly. All the apps that I am going to talk about have the option to post straight to your social media accounts, such as Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, or you can save to your camera roll. 

1. A Beautiful Mess - Price: Free

When you first open this app you are greeted with this screen (first image). It gives you the option to either work with one picture (Solo) or make a collage of multiple images (Collage). For this example I chose 'Solo' so the middle image is the next screen you get. You can now choose to add a picture, background pattern/colour or crop, I chose colour. I selected my colour and then you are given some more options, you can add a filer, border, doodle, text or phrase. The phrase I chose is a pre-made one that comes with the app. I find this app great for creating typography images of quotes.

2. Instasize - Price: Free

Next up is Instasize. When you first open the app your photo library will open on the screen, along the bottom there is an option to switch from 'photo' to 'video' or 'camera'. Once you select your image it will put it in a box (screenshot on the right). I find this app best for when you don't want to crop any of an image to post on Instagram. For example, say you have a nice landscape image and you don't want cut anything out, you can pop over to Instasize and it will centralise your image in a box. You can then put filters on this, create a collage, add a border/background image, adjust, add stickers, text overlays or crop.

3. Afterlight - Price: Free

Afterlight might be one that a lot of you have heard of as it seems to be quite popular. The apps welcome page is similar to the one for A Beautiful Mess, you get the option to either take a picture or choose an existing image from you camera roll. When you choose your image it will ask you if you want to continue, when you click 'use' you will see this next screen (right screenshot). Here you can edit your image using the usual tools, add a filter, boarder or crop. 

So that's it, they're my top 3 photo editing apps!

I hope you enjoyed this post, if you have any photo based app recommendations then leave them below in the comments :)

Becky

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Introducing Me...

Hey there! This is my 10th post so I thought a little introduction was in order. 

I'm Becky, 22 from Sheffield, England. 

Last year, November 2015 to be a bit more precise, I graduated from York St John University with a 2:1 in Film Studies and Media. I currently work in retail while I try and figure out what to do with my life! I really enjoy writing and expressing myself, so this was one of the main reasons I decided to start this blog.

Although I love writing, I've never been able to keep a diary, I can't even handle a 'One Line A Day' diary. I just find them so tedious and boring, I just basically ended up writing the same thing each day.

Whereas with this blog I get to talk about products and food and life in general, which is a lot more exciting to me!

I'm really looking forward to connecting with others bloggers, both near and far, and joining this amazing community of creative and like minded people.

I'm not sure what else to put here so if there's anything you want to know, feel free to ask in the comments :)

XO