Thursday 21 May 2015

HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS

 
 
Garnier ambre solaire clear protect sun protect £6.99 Boots
I particularly like to use sprays when it comes to sun protection, as they tend to be clear, non sticky and very waterproof, no more having a sticky layer of white sun cream all over your skin that gets covered in itchy sand!
 
Garnier ambre solaire after sun £3.99 Wilkinson
I am keeping with the Garnier sun protection! I really love this after sun as again it isn't too sticky, has a clear appearance, and is very soothing, it also works as a good moisturizer and helps to lock in hydration.
 
Garnier amber solaire travel size protection lotion, £2.99, Sainsbury's
It is very important to make sure you use a high factor protection on your face as your skin is more delicate. You must also ensure it is alcohol free, this one in particular is specifically for your face and is a creamy lotion, but I have obviously again found something with a clear effect.
 
Gillette, Venus and Olay Sugarberry womens razor, £11.95, Boots
When it comes to shaving my legs, I am a sucker for cheap disposable razors which aren't particularly kind to skin, so for when I go on holiday, I have decided to invest in a proper razor (this one is currently on offer for £6), the name and colour of the razor particularly swayed my decision although it works fabulously for exfoliating the skin and locking in moisture.
 
John Freida frizz ease curl reviver mousse, £6.00, Boots
If you have a Savers in your town, you can actually pick this up for £3.00! I have always been a fan of mousse as my hair is naturally very curly, yet is very frizzy! Therefore I decided to try this frizz free mousse by John Frieda as I tend to find their entire frizz free range works very well to combat frizzy and dry hair, especially in humidity.
 
Mark Hill beach babe wave spray, £5.99, Boots
Again, this on is on offer for £2.99 at the moment! I am a bit wary of using this sea salt spray on holiday as I am not familiar with how they work, so if anyone has any advice on how to use this or has any reviews of this product please let me know!
 
Kerastase Spray a porter, £18.50 (local salons)
Another salt spray! My mum actually gave me this to try a few months ago so what better time than on holiday! I will hopefully be able to get a review together of this product when I get back!
 
Rimmel London BB Cream, £6.99, Wilkinson
(Wilkinson have a 3 for 2 offer on all Rimmel London cosmetics at the moment), I thought that maybe on holiday makeup wise I will just still to a primer and a BB cream, so I bought this one in medium as I am assuming that hopefully my face will tan! if anyone has any recommendations on what makeup to wear on holiday please leave me a comment!
 
Rimmel London Wonder'full waterproof mascara with argan oil, £7.99, Boots
I am always a bit sceptical as to whether waterproof mascaras actually work or not, please tell me this is a good one!
 
Are you going on holiday this summer? What are your holiday essentials, have I missed anything off? Leave a comment below! :)
 
 
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Tuesday 19 May 2015

Holiday shopping!

I can't believe that it is nearly a month since I last posted! For anyone that knows me I have not been having the best time of late, and have had a lot going on so unfortunately my blog has suffered! Luckily things are on the up, I have just finished my second year of uni and my exams are out of the way, plus I have finally found myself a placement for next year, from August I will be working in marketing for Barbour! I am soooo excited to start. Next week I will also be going on holiday with my boyfriend which I have been looking forward to for agessss! We will be going to Lanzarote for a week, so if anyone has any suggestions or recommendations of good places to visit or fun things to do, let me know! I have really enjoyed holiday shopping, as every year I see so many beautiful clothes, but then have to remind myself that i'm not going on holiday, but finally I am, so here is some of what I have been buying! :)
 
Broderie shimmer skirt, £34.99, Superdry| Folk print crop top, £16.00, Topshop| Cream sheer panel cotton crop top, £20, River Island| Embroidered v neck smock beach dress, £25, ASOS| Cream fringed cropped kimono, £35, River Island| Cream lace petal shorts, £39, Hollister| MOTO bright blue Rosa shorts, £25, Topshop| Patchwork floral print crop top, £18, Topshop| Pink flounce bikini top and bottoms, £4.99 each, New Look| Shell pink flounce trim bikini top £9.99, bottoms, £3.99.
 
(Obviously there is more)... haha, but there is just some of the bits and bobs I will be taking, what do you think? Are you going anywhere on holiday this year? Leave me a comment below! :)
 
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