gingham jeans

Black Fluffy Cardigan - Primark

Black Cami Vest - Topshop

Gingham Jeans - Topshop

Cut Out Boots - New Look

Outfit posts are actually one of my favourite kinda posts to share on my blog but because I don't really have a decent camera/tripod/etc I find it quite a chore to snap photos of what I'm wearing! Dom often helps out but I'm trying to be more productive during the weekdays on my days off & whilst he's at work I obviously can't ask him to take any photographs. Today I tried & pretty much failed, all you fashion bloggers make it look so easy! I'm sharing the best of a very, very bad bunch & they still really aren't great but lets hope this is a one off & next time will be a little better... they say practice makes perfect anyway! I used to share the occasional outfit in the past & always had a good response to them so I do really want to keep trying rather than give up completely, any useful tips will be much appreciated! Also... how on earth do you fashion bloggers photograph black outfits/clothing so well!? Please let me know! Anyways, Tilly wanted to say a little hello & joined in on the photos - maybe I should just post pug outfit photos rather than my own outfits haha, she does have quite a big wardrobe for a little doggy! L x

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wednesday wishlist #17

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My usual weekly wishlist consists of expensive candles & high-end beauty products I am dreaming of owning, but "growing up" & trying to be sensible with money means I will have to carry on dreaming...  I can only imagine how incredibly delicious the Jo Malone Sweet Almond & Macaroon Candle smells, it's literally like this candle was made for my sweet tooth! The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushers are all beautiful & pretty, if I had an endless amount of cash I'd be purchasing the whole range. I actually don't own very many blush products & I'm in serious need of a pretty cheek colour, one of these beauties would certainly fill the blusher shaped gap in my makeup collection! YSL Touché Éclat foundation is possibly one of my all time favourite foundations & I feel the next appropriate step to take would be to welcome the highlighter into my life. When FleurDeForce described  Diptyque Duelle as a Vanilla based scent I made a mental note to give it a smell next time I was in a store that stocked it. I've still not smelt it in real life but I'm so excited to, I've never found a nice vanilla perfume! I will definitley need to stay away from the Space.NK/Debenhams/Boots website now I've created this post otherwise I think I'll end up doing some damage to my bank account! What high-end products are you currently after? L x

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makeup: the five product face

Wearing a full face of makeup is actually quite rare for me, I'm pretty lazy with putting makeup on & will often go for days without putting any products near my face. For the days I do want to wear a little bit of makeup I find myself reaching for the same few products. The first product being Collection's Lasting Perfection Concealer, which unless you've been living under a rock you'll have heard plenty about it! I'll dab a bit of this under my eyes, around my nose & any blemishes I have, I'm quite happy to go without wearing any foundation so this product is ideal to cover up any areas of my face that need it. Adding blusher to my cheeks gives a little bit of colour to my ghostly complexion, although I don't mind being pale & quite often skip this step so really this should be called the four product face! I guess the HD Brow Palette could be considered a cheat product as it's a 3-in-1 however I find it a handy addition to my minimal makeup routine, not only is it perfect for filling in my brows but it also acts as a highlighter & eyeshadow palette. If I fancy adding some definition to my brow bone or putting a little more effort in & creating a smokey eye look then the palette can help me achieve just that!  Benefit They're Real Mascara is amazing at adding volume to my lashes making them look thick & full but also helps to lift them & give them a natural curl. Last but by no means least my fifth & final product is lip balm, my favourite one being the Burt's Bees' Mango one. Lip balm is just one of those products I absolutely cannot be without, I'm forever applying the stuff! What products do you use on your minimal makeup days? L x

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current haircare routine

From about the age 14 I religiously straightened my hair every single day & was forever dying it different colours which really took it's toll, resulting in very damaged hair. About a year ago I decided to try & fix my hair, it was so unmanageable, a huge frizzy mess & it needed bringing back to life! I've become more dedicated to using products that benefit my hair & I can honestly say I've seen huge improvements since doing so.

The Miracle Moist range from Aussie have been a firm favourite of mine for a good while now, the bubblegum scent is addictive & makes washing my hair seem like less of a chore, I really hate washing my hair!! I've tried loads of different shampoo & conditioners from salons & supermarkets but I've never really liked anything as much as Aussie. You can almost always pick up 3 items for £10 so I opt for the 3 Minute Miracle to create my perfect Aussie trio! I use the 3 Minute Miracle every other hair wash for a more intense conditioning treatment to help repair my hair from the heat damage I've subjected it to! I would like sample some Ojon haircare though but the price makes my bank account cry so that will have to wait! After towel drying my hair I will spritz a good amount of the Dove Nourishing Oil Leave In Conditioner to the ends & brush it through. I also use it on the days I don't wash my hair to help detangle & get a brush through without getting it stuck midway! Every few weeks I like to use a hair mask or more intense treatment, currently I'm using the Philip Kingsley Elasticizer. It's formulated to help reduce breakages & I've definitely noticed I have less split ends since using this. It also helps to add bounce back to your hair - something my hair was lacking & in dire need of, it now feels much healthier & isn't as 'lifeless'. Everyone & their mothers seemed to be raving about Moroccan Oil but my student budget couldn't justify the £20+ price tag. After some research I discovered that the magic ingredient in Moroccan Oil was in fact Argan Oil & Moroccan Oil was actually just the name of the brand, so I hunted down a bottle of this 'Mircacle Oil' which I happened to find at Aldi for only £4! It's basically a dupe for Moroccan Oil anyway, the bottle is practically identical, the product smells the same & it does exactly the same job. I either use this or the Vo5 Nourish My Shine Miracle Concentrate, which I recently mentioned in my January Favourites post. They both help to keep my hair sleek & frizz free after I've washed it & make my hair much easier to style. 

These are my favourite haircare products at the moment, although I'm always on the look out for new things to try so if you have any recommendations please let me know!

L x

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