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Posing cat in the garden | my home town cambridge in the sun | nails | love rollerskating

Daisy nails | watching the sun go down | cloud spotting | sitting in the sun

Aveda

So...apparently growing up doesn't mean that your hormones don't target your face.....and they have targeted mine big time.

From trawling through the masses of blogs that I follow, I have come to the conclusion that foaming face washes are not the best and that exfoliators which scratch your face to shreds are baaaaad (the stinging from some was an instant indicator that this wasn't for me)  All this in mind I have decided to have a go with the Aveda  Botanical Kinetics range for combination/oily skin.

I have got myself the starter kit in this range which come with the purifying gel cleanser, toning mist, exfoliant (liquid form which contains an mild acid rather than scratch your face of grains) and a hydrating lotion. I purchased this for two reasons, 1. You can never be sure that what you are buying is going to be right for your skin and love that Aveda so this starter kit so that you don't have to spend mega dollar just to find out this your break out! And 2. I am going away on a Trek America adventure which means that little bottles of face products leaves more room for clothes...always a bonus!

So far so good.....my breakouts are less...and the ones that had occurred are lessening and my face is feeling amazing! I have only been using this for a couple weeks but I would defo recommend this. They also do the range for combination/dry skin types.

Everybody get up, singing......

Ooh the 90's and all the awesomeness that it brought.....and a couple weeks ago I got to relive part of my growing up experience by going to see Liberty X, Blue and 5ive perform like at Newmarket Race Course!

Of course the weather was pants....where was the sun that we have now when we needed it.....but we weren't going to let that dampen out spirits......knowing all the words and dance moves helped to warm us up :)

 

This is the outfit I choose....with the weather in mind...

Blazer-zara

Shirt-primark

Sequin leggings-zara

Shoes-topshop

Necklace-newlook

Hello summer.....!

At last summer is here...

Don't forget the sun cream.....red skin is not a good look!!

Doodles

Nothing on tv....no plans......



.....pass me the sharpie!

I have always loved a doodle and am totally into turning things into something different and a last weekday evening is the perfect time to do this....! :)

(all images by me)

OOTD#8

Going for the Aztec theme....

    

Am also giving my nails a bit if a rest....and time to breath (as I think they have constantly been painted for about 8 months) while I find a good bad coat....as I havnt been using one-slap on the wrist! Any recommendations?

Jumper-H&M

Treggings-Topshop

Jacket-Topshop

Trainers-Converse

Ring-Tatty Devine

Tatty Devine

I love a surprise package.....

....and this one came in the form of a Tatty Devine lucky dip box.

I read about these lucky dip boxes from Tatty Devine on Lilly's blog last week and was immediately intrigued and had to get one. They were only doing it....from what I can see....for one weekend, so it's no longer available (gutted I didn't get more)

It was £15 for a small box and £30 for a larger box. Unfortunately I had my car tax to pay at the beginning of the month so it was just the small £15 box for....but I wasn't disappointed.

So....in my box came the bow ring, the queen necklace and some earring (not quite sure what they are mean to be). The earrings aren't really mu bag.....but all is not lost as they will go straight into my present box. The ring and the necklace I LOVE....however a friend did point out to me that I could some damage with the ring.....all I say is don't get on the wrong side of me :)

Take a look at their other stuff....its amaze balls :)

OOTD#7

Haven't done one of these in a while....

....so thought it was about time!

Summer is coming....or at least that is what the bank holiday weekend led me to believe, and now I am sitting listening to the wind outside the window....hmmm, wishful thinking?

I love a bit of colour and often like to inject my outfit with a 'pop' whether that be via clothing or makeup (normally a bright lippy).

I wasn't sure about this jacket at first, mainly due to thinking the because of my broad shoulders it looks like I have brought a size too small, but I may give it another chance just to see (I did feature this in OOTD#4)

What do you reckon??

Blazer-river island
Shirt-zara
Leggings-topshop
Trainers-converse
Rings-h&m and river island

Mini Haul | Boots

Sally Hansen moisturising polish remover/cotton wool double faced pads
In light of my obsession with painting my nails comes a large need of nail polish removal. I won't for the dry, brittle nails one with vitamin E and aloe Vera but I'm not entirely sure the difference between them. Of course I also needed cotton wools pads to aid the removal process but these are just a vital purchase for everyday anyways

Real Techniques Stippling brush
I have recently brought a few cream blushes and through all the lovely blogs I follow I hear that this is the best to apply it with......so I had to check it out.

Revlon Photoready cream blush in Coral Reef
Loving cream blushes at the mo but I was yet to get a more coral colour for my collection, so here it is! Looking forward to wearing this when the sun in shining

Origins Clear Improvements mask and VitaZing
With summer coming I prefer to be a lot more natural faced and let the (fingers crossed I get one) tan shine through. I went for the VutaZing as this is lovely and sheer and to prepare my skin to make it look its best I am hoping this mask does the trick......I've heard good things.

Garnier Perfect Blur
Again for the natural look, as I won't be wearing such a heavy base I felt my skin needed evening out just a little more than normal.....and this will do just the trick

Mrs. Carter

So the show.......

...was AWESOME!

Obviously went to see Beyonce at the O2 last night....and boy did she out in a show....there are no words she was amazing! She got the moooooves!

eBay

Spring....

.....cleaning.....!

I am having a massive clear out of clothes that basically I just can not fit in my wardrobe anymore (this just means that I am making room to buy new clothes-I'm not kidding anyone here.....who wants to be minimalist)

Go and check it out, Topshop, River Island, Zara, Primark.......! Grab yourselves a bargain.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/emilyc0208/m.html

Nail it

My nails.....

.....in the last 2 weeks.

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Interior Inspiration | wallpaper

Your using what....??

....to do what??

Thinking outside the box is not something that I can say I am proficient in, but i think that I am getting better....but luckily other people are and Pinterest is perfect to find where these clever clever people have displayed their fabulous ideas!!

I love wallpaper, however I do think the standard 'feature walls' are starting to become a little dated and they are needing a little re-vamp. Out with the block colour and floral walls and in with something different

As you have prob seen before I love the idea of using things that aren't expected and these pics show just that!

Not only using something a little different but also stuff the feature wall....it's all about the feature ceiling!!

(All images from Pinterest)

Interior Inspiration | Pallets

Things are not always....

....as they seem

I love it when you use an item for something that it wasn't originally designed for. Pallets are the perfect example of this and have been all over the place recently....well on Pinterest....being used for so many different thing....some of which I have shown here. People are so clever and I am so great full for their cleverness so that I can coo and dream over their ideas.

Picking up some of these isn't that easy' I have a friend who works in the building trade who is able to get me some....which also means what ever you are creating is not only rustic and homemade but cheap cheap cheap.....always a winner. The only thing you will need is patients and maybe a little help

I LOVE the idea and have always wanted to make my own garden furniture out of pallets....just need to get a garden first!!

(all images from Pinterest)

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OOTD #6

Forgot about the stripes....

....I'm all about the animal print.

Well...there is a reason for this. I love the stripe shirts that have been popping up around the high street recently...unfortunately, however hard I try I just end up looking like a robber...not such a good look. So, sticking to the monochrome I decided to go with another patterned shirt from Zara....the animal print, plus a figure that this print is always in fashion, a staple for any wardrobe...and I LOVE it!

Shirt-zara
Leggings-matalan
Pumps-topshop (sale)
Rings-h&m
Watch-Turkish market
Nails-Rimmel sky high