Back in the game.

It's been a while eh?! I don't think I've done a post in over six months, luckily Bryden has been holding the fort while I've been busy with college work. I've had my head stuck in books so much over the past few months I've hardly taken any photos at all. Here's a few of my current favourites as a sort of rubbish, apologetic catch up. I promise to be a better blogger from here on in....





























1. Finally being able to read fashion magazines again, instead of English Language text books 2. A nice lady in Fenwicks gave me loads of these mini Rituals shower foam gels, they're so good! 3. I've become so bored with dark winter nails lately, breaking out the pastels and bright shades again 4. I felt like a bit of an arse buying a band t shirt from Topshop, but I love Fleetwood Mac too much not to 5. My faux fur addiction spiralled out of control this winter, prompting my lad mates to start calling me 'Roadkill' 6. I finally got over my fear of faux leather and bought this H&M skater skirt, I've since bought various other faux leather items and probably started a new addiction 7. This hat was only £3.25 from Internacionale! I've wanted a hat like this for a while now but could never justify paying Topshop etc prices in case it didn't suit me 8. I'd bought this dress from Primark months ago, but took it back and regretted it. I spotted it in the sale for £10 and snapped it up. It looks way too nice to be from Primark 9. I've wanted some gold hoops for a while, but was worried I'd look a bit tacky if i got the wrong size. This pack from Primark for a measly quid is perfect for testing out different sizes 10. The ring on the left was another Internacionale bargain at just £3.99, it goes great with my (now sadly battered looking) YSL arty ring 11. I love this H&M orange suede effect bag, I just wish it was double the size or I could learn how to down size my crap I carry around on a daily basis 12 & 13. Now I've got more spare time on my hands I can actually do things with my family and friends. These photos are actually from a while ago, they were taken in my favourite Vietnamese restaurant in Newcastle that I always go to with my parents. I have major cravings right now!

Claire
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Mam knows best.

When I went to my parent’s house last weekend I forgot to take any shower products with me so I ended up borrowing some of my Mam’s. I have to say, I really like what she’s using at the moment. I was really impressed with the Kerastase Bain Age Recharge Shampoo and Kérastase Complexe Vita-Resource conditioner. My hair hasn’t been in the best condition lately, but this left it feeling really soft and nourished without being weighed down. My Mam says it’s worked really well to thicken and strengthen her hair.



Another product that she’s been using lately, after she bought some of their stuff on holiday in Spain, was from the brand Rituals. I’d never heard of them, but since I’ve seen they have a stand in Fenwick’s in Newcastle and I’m definitely considering buying some of their products. I started in the shower with the Sakura Scrub, which is an organic sugar body scrub with rice milk and cherry blossom. This scrub is perfect, I hate scrubs that only have a few scrub particles floating around in them and don’t end up doing much. My skin felt so soft after using this and it smelt lovely. Once I got out of the shower I used the Magic Touch body cream with organic cherry and rice milk, this was a really thick cream that melted into my skin leaving it silky soft and smelling amazing. The Imagine ultra caring hand cream is also a new favourite of mine. My Mam better hide her stash!




We’ve been having some lovely weather in the UK lately, but this time of year always leaves me with two predicaments. Firstly- What to do with my milk bottle pale legs? And secondly- How not to look like a shiny faced mess 24/7? So ladies, I need your help. Can anyone suggest a good fake tan (I’m very pale; so I’m going for a natural look, not to look like I’m off Snog, Marry, Avoid) and an anti shine primer to stop me looking a right state this summer!

Claire
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P.S. My Mam says can everyone please draw their attention to her ‘statement’ orange towels in the background of the photos ha ha.