Newlook Sale Dresses

When the Newlook midseason sale started just over one week ago I did go a little crazy, I bought three dresses, two jumpers, a pair of grey flats and a pair of boots. A top and the boots had to go back but here are the dresses that I bought in the sale. You may still be able to find the dresses in stores, although it can be difficult to find great items in the Newlook sales in the stores - too messy! 

Outfit one - Elephant Print Dress (£14.99, reduced to £7). Sadly this dress is not on the website anymore but there is a similar black version. I went a little bit dress crazy but I just loved the print of this dress. The material is really smooth and silky and the dress fits really well. This is my first purchase from the Newlook petite range and I am very happy with the dress!

Outfit two - Red Floral Smock Dress (£17.99, reduced to around £6): A lot of the dresses in the Newlook sale when it started online were only about £5 or £6 each thats why I bought three! Even though I cannot find this exact dress online there are a lot on the website that look very similar. I love the colour, print and the style of this dress. The only problem for me is the waist, it is not elasticated so it is difficult to take off, even though it is a UK 8 so I would probably size up if you find this dress. 

Outfit three - Grey 2 in 1 T-Shirt Dress (£17.99, reduced to £10): This dress is still in stock on the website! I love this dress, it is my favourite out of the three - the way it fits me and the way it hangs is really nice. It is super comfy and casual. I paired it with my *Delilah Dust Quartz necklace and my Black Tied Circle Necklace. 

All of my outfits are paired with my Select (Yoox) black velvet wedges and my *Oroblu tights from Luxury Legs. The faux leather jacket is from Promod. All photographs were taken by my sister who has her own student/lifestyle blog, click here to check it out. 

What do you think of these dresses? Have you bought anything in the recent sales?

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Spring Beauty Wish List

So spring has now sprung - it is sunny and the daffodils are in bloom so it is time for a spring beauty wish list. I am also going to post a spring fashion and spring homeware wish list too. 

1. Lush Bunch of Carrots (Easter Collection, £5.95 for three): How cute! Not only do you get a cute multi-use bubble bar but you get three. The carrots are supposed to smell like lemon, bergamot and tropical fruits. I think these cuties are great value too. 

2. Benefit Gimme Brow (£17): I have read so many blog posts and photos of this product, it looks amazing. It is a brow gel that has fibres in it to fill in and set the brows in one. As a statement brow loving girl I feel like I have to try it especially as I have quite unruly brows that need filling in everyday.

3. MAC Warm Neutrals Palette (£65): Now I have the Cool Neutral palette and I adore it, I have been using it everyday since I bought it but I have been drooling over the Warm Neutrals palette too and come on you can never have too many neutral palettes!

4. Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipsticks (£23): I am so late on the band wagon with these, I hear so many good things about them. I am currently craving the shade Canvas which I do need in my life. The pigmentation and lasting power sound fantastic. 

5. GHD IV Lavender Limited Edition Styler (£110): I have entered a GHD Hair Pinterest competition to win the lavender styler, I think it is a gorgeous shade and I have had my GHD IV Salon Styler (wide) for going on five years now and I hate my current straighteners from Nicky Clarke so these are very high on my wish list.

6. Nuxe Prodigieux Le Parfum (50ml, £39-41): I recently won a runner up prize in a Nuxe blogger competition and my prize was a Nuxe face mask and the box/paper it came in smelled just heavenly and I asked what the scent was and it was this fragrance - I have already bought it and I LOVE IT!

What is on your spring beauty wish list? Have you tried any of these products?

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Review: Fashion Union Judy Biker Jacket

I picked this gorgeous jacket from Fashion Union (through EtailPR) to review. Even though this item was sent for review it does not change my opinion of the brand/product. I have reviewed an item from Fashion Union previously, click here to read the post. 

I have the *Fashion Union Judy Oversized Faux Fur Collar Biker Jacket (£60) in a size S, Small. I have a couple of biker jackets but they are not like this one, it is just gorgeous! I love the style, the fur collar and the fit is fantastic. It also feels very well made and thick. I am a UK size 8/10 for jackets and a size Small fits very well, I am really happy with the fit. 

I think the jacket is supposed to be a bit cropped but as I am really tiny at 4ft 10 inches it is almost normal length on me. I would have preferred it to be slightly longer but that is my only complain about this jacket. I love the grey tweedesque material and the super soft faux fur collar. There is also a soft furry lining too which makes it a really warm, cosy and practical jacket. I have paired the jacket with my Dorothy Perkins Petite Skinny jeans, a primark black cami and my Asos ankle boots. I think this jacket would also look great with black jeans or a basic skater dress and boots. 

Overall, I am extremely happy with this jacket! I love the design, fit, quality and it is super warm/cosy. I cannot recommend this jacket enough and even though it is a bit expensive, I think it is worth it and I will definitely get a lot of wear out of it!You can check out more items from Fashion Union, here. Also Fashion Union currently offer 15% off for students. ★★★★★, this jacket is easily a 5/5 for me!

Have you bought anything from Fashion Union before? What do you think of this jacket?

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Review: Nuxe & Caudalie Shower Gels

I was very kindly sent a few products from the lovely people at Farmaline which is a online pharmacy based in Belgium that sell a wide range of skincare (particularly french skincare) that you cannot really find in the UK. For more information on my disclaimer, click here, honesty as always. 

Caudalie Fleur De Vigne Shower Gel (£8.02, 200ml): I have the fragrance from Caudalie of this scent and I adore it. The scent is so fresh - it smells like freshly cut grass and a summers day! The shower gel packaging is great and the delivery time was fantastic (super fast delivery). The shower gel lathers really well so you only need a small amount each time and the scent is just heaven, perfect for this time of the year. It leaves my skin smooth, clean and it doesn't irritate my skin at all. Overall, I love Caudalie as a brand and every product from them (apart from one) has been amazing, including this one. ★★★★★, 5/5 stars!

Nuxe Fondant Shower Gel (£7.22, 200ml): If you are not a fan of super fresh, almost herbal scents then this one may be for you. I haven't tried any other Nuxe shower gels but I need too now. This one is soap free so if you are sensitive to soap, this one may be one to try. The scent is just gorgeous, it smells like sugared almonds, vanilla, marshmallow - so lush, girly and sweet! I adore the scent of both shower gels. As with the Caudalie shower gel, this one lathers really well too, you only need a small amount. So even though they are a little expensive, you do get a lot of product and a little does a long way with these two shower gels. ★★★★★, 5/5 stars.

Have you tried either of these shower gels before? 

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Review: Avene Soothing Hydrating Serum

I was very happy to receive this serum from the lovely people at Escentual (my favourite destination for French skincare in the UK)! Even though I received this product to review, my opinions are my own - honesty as always. For more information on my personal disclaimer, click here.

I have the *Avene Soothing Hydrating Serum (£12.75 1/3 off throughout March, 30ml). I have tried a few skincare products from Avene - I hate the Avene rich compensating cream as it does irritate my skin but the Avene no rinse gentle cleanser and the Avene water spray are just amazing! 

Firstly, the delivery was quick and the product was well packaged. The packaging for the serum is simple and effective, no excess packaging in my opinion. The bottle is made of frosted glass which looks and feels very expensive and luxe in my opinion - it makes the product feel nicer to use if it has pretty, luxe packaging! 

I have tried a few serums such as the YSL youth liberator serum (which I adore), the Caudalie sos serum and the Boots botanics skin relief serum, all of which I like. I haven't used a serum since this one for a while and I think serums do make a nice, effective addition to my skincare routine. A serum is used after cleansing and before moisturising, there are a lot of serums on the market and they all have different claims. This serum is aimed at dry/dehydrated/sensitive skin types which described my skin perfectly. I have been using this serum twice a day for about one week now and I love it! 

The serum glides onto the skin so effortlessly, you only need one pump for the whole face and it makes my skin feel so smooth, soft and moisturised. It doesn't irritate my skin at all (and I have on/off eczema patches). I love the way it feels on the skin, it absorbs quickly and it makes a nice addition to my skin care routine. I find it adds an almost instant boost of smoothness and moisture to my skin which it definitely needs! 

Overall, I am very happy with the packaging, application and results of this serum. I will be buying it when I have finished this bottle. All french skincare brands are currently 1/3 off throughout March on Escentual and I have quite a few items on my wish list such as the Avene gentle toner, the Caudalie nourishing body lotion (which I LOVE) and the Caudalie divine oil. As for this little wonder serum, it has to be ★★★★★, 5/5.

Have you tried this serum? What are your top french skincare products?

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Mother's Day Gift Guide #2

I have already created a Mother's Day gift guide which is more lifestyle/home themed so I wanted to create a beauty gift guide. I love fragrance, makeup and gift sets and my mum does too, it is a great go to present if you are a bit stuck for ideas. Here are my picks from Fragrance Direct, this is not a sponsored post.

 1. Orla Kiely Geranium Bath & Hand Set (£9.99): I am a fan of Orla Kiely prints/products and this set looks so cute and expensive! It contains four (50ml) bath/body/hand products. A great all round gift set that definitely looks the part.

2.  Prada Infusion D'Iris Perfume Set (£45.99, 50ml): I actually have this fragrance - I bought the 100ml EDP while on a Royal Caribbean cruise a couple of years ago for....$100, I can't believe I spent that much money on one fragrance but it is my favourite fragrance of all time. It is gorgeous, fresh, floral and I think everyone would like it. This set comes with a 50ml fragrance and a body lotion. 

3. Rose & Co Patisserie De Bain English Tea Room Bath Melts (£4.99): How cute are these bath melts, I have been lusting after these sets for a while as an alternative to Lush bath bombs. I think this set would make a really nice relaxing gift. Also the price is fantastic in my opinion.

4. Macadamia Natural Oil Canteen Set (£34.99): A bit more of an expensive gift, this gift looks like a really nice substantial set. It contains the shampoo, mask, healing oil treatment and the oil infused comb. I have heard so many good things about the Macadamia Oil brand/products. The box it comes in looks pretty amazing too, great to keep afterwards as a storage box. 

5. Lancome La Vie Est Belle (£36.99, 30ml edp): I have a mini bottle of this fragrance from Lancome, it is one of their most recent fragrance releases. Firstly, the bottle is gorgeous - even the mini bottle I have has the cute bow. It is a feminine, sweet and fresh but musky fragrance - quite unique, girly but sophisticated. 

6. Ciate Mini Mani Month Set (£16.99): Now this would be a fantastic Mother's Day gift - they could open all of the advent calendar set in one or they could spread out the Mother's Day joy through out 24 days. Also who doesn't love Ciate polishes, I have at least six at they are great! The colour range and selection in this set looks like there will be something to suit everyone. 

I really want all of these sets for myself....daughter's day anyone? 

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