Current Craft Project

I still absolutely love hessian and I am not bored at all with craft projects using it! It is so unbelievably cheap and looks so chic.

Recently I took a trip to my local fabric shop and purchased a few metres of hessian and some ivory lace trim. I want to make a few coasters as I do have a bit of a shabby chic theme going in my flat.

As I don't have a seeing machine, it is quite fiddly! But I have finished... ONE! So far!

Here's a picture...

What do you think?

xxx

Soap & Glory - Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Sticks

For my birthday I was lucky enough to receive a pack of Soap & Glory Gloss Sticks.

The pack contained three shades. Nudist, Fuchsia-Ristic and Plum Jam.

Top to bottom:

Nudist, Fuchsia-Ristic and Plum Jam

I love the design of this product, the crayon like nib I really like. I think it's great that these aren't your typical lip gloss. I.E liquid in a tube with a brush!

I don't think the colours come out how they look. For example, Fuchsia-Ristic looks bright orange to me...but the name implies it is bright pink!

Nudist is probably my favourite. It's more the shade I would usually go for.

Fuchsia-Ristic would be my next favourite

It is quite pinky but not as pink as I would have liked. And it definitely doesn't look the colour of the stick.

On appearance, Plum Jam would be my least favourite, it seemed too dark for me. But once applied, it didn't look too dissimilar to Fucshia-Ristic.

I really like how glossy these are and they are so easy to apply. 

xxx

Boots Purchases - Essentials July 28th 2014

So today I popped to boots which, as normal, turned into leaving using one of their biggest bags that they provide!

I seem to have run out of my essentials all in one go this week so I went in to pick up my essentials.

Simple Oil Balancing Face Wipes

I always use the Simple brand. I use it for exfoliatition products and I have used these oil balancing facewipes for as long as I can remember. I did hear that these aren't particularly great for your akin but I am pretty lazy when it comes to skin care so I will be sticking with these! They always remove all my make up and are very gentle on my skin. Currently they have a deal in boots for 3 packs for £5. Obviously I bought 3 packs!

Radox Shower Cream

I'm not too picky on shower gel products. As long as it smells good, I'm sold! I love Radox products and I have been using the chamomile and jojoba oil shower cream for quite some time now. At 99p I really can't complain. The handy hook is always a bonus too.

Dove Deoderant 

My friend introduced me to the boots maximum protection deodorant cream about two years ago and I haven't looked back. It is a little pricey at just over £5.00 but it lasts all day and is so moisturising. Once I have let it dry, I never have a problem with marks. I have tried another fragrance of this product but I wasn't too keen, I will be sticking with 'original clean'. I like my under arms to smell like soap rather than some funky fruit! The box states 48 hour antiperspirant which I do usually find, but currently with these heat we have been having in the UK, I have been applying a miniature spray deodorant I have later in the afternoon, still by dove of course! It does say that it can last even after a shower...I wouldn't be so convinced about that!

St Tropez Gradual Tanner

I have a huge addiction to self tanning. I just cannot resist and can't stand being pale! I used to use the regular st tropez self tanner, but I used to find that it was too harsh on my skin in the sense that it was too obvious. It wasn't blending particularly well so I switched to the gradual tan which is seeming to work a lot better on my skin tone. It builds so much more natural which I love. I apply it nearly every day in the evening and keep well moisturised. I do still struggle...even after all of these years...to get it right around my feet! So if anyone has any tips for tanning around your feet and ankles...please let me know!

Hair Grips and Hair Bands

I am forever purchasing hair grips. I do have a little pot that they live in but they still manage to go missing every day! It's the same with hair bands! These hair bands are great, they never stretch too much and the elastic doesn't come out like some. These are also metal free which is great as I heard metal in hair bands is bad for your hair!

All in all, a great few essentials from boots!

xxx

British Beach Polo Championships 2014

A few weeks back I wrote about the press launch of the British Beach Polo Championships. Last weekend it was THE weekend!

I had stepped off a flight from the states at 7:30am and headed straight down to Sandbanks beach in Poole. Feeling a bit groggy I was a little worried about how long I would be able to last before I felt I needed to go to bed!

I managed to last until 2am!

The weather was incredible which was a bonus! We were in the hospitality tent which was great, there was champagne on arrival, a raffle and charity auctions. Lunch was served and it was a vast selection of seafood with plenty of wine followed by Eton Mess.

Once everybody had finished eating, the polo began! It was great to watch and exciting as the England team were playing! Unfortunately we didn't win...but it was still exciting! The polo was followed by England vs Australia volleyball! Which was also great fun to watch.

A fashion show took place and then it was time to party! There were two great acts, Gorgon City and Shiftk3y. We moved on to the VIP tent and I can honestly say...I don't remember too much after that! I did wake up with a rather sore head!

We will definitely be attending next year and I just hope the weather is just as great!

I wore a navy striped swing dress from Asos with a statement necklace from accessorize which I managed to get in the sale a few days before! I wore some trusty brown wedges which I've had for years from river island. I opted for the swing dress because I knew it would be comfortable and light and floaty. I don't have a full length picture of me in the dress so here's the model wearing it from Asos!

And some more pictures of the day...

xxx