Beach/Poolside Essentials

Apologies that this post is so late, I have no idea where the pictures for this post went - scary. But, whilst on the beach in Mauritius I wanted to share with you my Beach/Poolside essentials, things that I just have to have with me.

Reading Material // I love having a trashy magazine to read whilst soaking up the sun, but on a flight that was 16 hours the magazines were all finished. The HELLO! Fashion magazine that I picked up came with a free book from Lindsey Kelk, author of the Shopaholic series and this is her new collection of books and I whizzed through it. A great read.

Sun Lotion (Body + Face) // For the body I love using the Aloha Ultralite Sun Lotion it is a non-greasy formula and sinks into the skin as soon as you apply it. Sunscreen is a hate of mine but a love as well as it protects you. And I personally prefer applying a separate one on my face like this one from Eucerin it came in the LIB box, a product that I wasn't expecting to love but do. I took it to Germany and Mauritius with me, and need to buy another one due to it nearly running out on me and summer in mind is still happening!

Lip Balm // Something I picked up last minute at the airport, as my lips were extremely dry from all the travelling. I also tended to opt for only lip balm on my lips during the day and not the 100 lipsticks that I packed with me.

Insect Repellent // This is a must when your in a country where little insects are flying around everywhere. These are actually wipes that I found in the Poundshop, and actually worked really well.

Hand Wipes // Another necessity wherever you go in the world/near sand where everything gets really messy and these smell amazing so I couldn't resist getting them.

Glasses Holder// A very fancy and boring accessory to have, but this allows me to wear my glasses and swim so I don't have to be blind. They clip on to the back like a headband and you can find them in Boots!


What are you essentials? 

 

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BeautyCrowd Haul

It was a late night and my eyes were half asleep, so that meant I was bound to do some damage online...


L.A Girls Pro Concealer - £5.00 

This was the main reason for a small haul as both my self and Aamira wanted to try this concealer out, and I knew that if I didn't order it on a whim then I wouldn't ever order it. The Pro Concealer is so talked about in the beauty world, I knew that it would be worth the investment. It is very different to any concealer I have ever used as it isn't a dofer/sponge applicator, its a brush?! Very bizarre but the coverage and longevity of it is amazing - maybe a review very soon?

Bell Hypoallergenic Lipstick

Bright pink lips are slowly becoming my new favorite thing, they are something different to my usual nude or red lips and the change is perfect for the summer (well when the weather is nice). The formula of this mositurising lipstick is very soft on the lips and it almost makes the lip stick sheer in a way, so you can wear it without it been too heavy.

What a small haul, but I wanted to share BeautyCrowd with you all, as if you didn't know you can buy so may USA brands on there such as L.A Girls and Milani! Be sure to have a browse...

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OOTD: Luxemme Olivie Lace Trim Two Piece

It has been forever since I last did an outfit post, but now that is all changing with me promising you at least one a week. To kick it all off, I am starting with the Luxemme Olivie Lace Trim Two Piece. The two piece is LIMITED EDITION, so if you want it after reading this post then make sure you get to it quickly!

No wonder it's limited edition as it is beautiful, it's all white and then has lace detailing on the bottom of the top and the skirt, making it casual and elegant at the same time. I adore the lace trimming as it doesn't make me feel as conscious about showing off too much skin, and it sits nicely too.

I am loving wearing everything white at the moment due to the lovely tan I have caught from my holidays and to keep it simple I paired it with silver accessories and black shoes, so that the outfit is the main view point. I have become part of the Luxemme blogging group, so expect a lot of them very soon!

The Olivie Lace Trim retails at £35, and is available from Luxemme!

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Dubai Sephora Haul

It happened. I went to Dubai and my main expenditure was at Sephora. Yes, I bought makeup whilst on holiday but I'm a girl! This Sephora is in the Dubai Mall, which is glorious so big and full of so many USA and UK Shops, it's mad that you need a week to look at everything. This Sephora didn't stock everything that normal Sephora does eg Becca which I wanted to get my hands on and brands such as Too Faced which was there didn't have everything. Very mismatch, but I did end up buying a few things for myself and the rest for others. 

At Sephora, they have a free gift wrapping service! And seen as though I had to go on a 8 hour flight, I thought why not get them all wrapped for extra protection and because it looks a lot prettier - so much choice. The lady was also super nice and was talking to me all about how Sephora needs to come to the UK! HELL YES. 

The first three things I picked up were from Bare Minerals, I don't like the BM counters in the UK they never seem to have a clue what they are talking about but the one in Dubai was great. The main purchase was the Complexion Rescue which has been very raved about recently, and I want to see whether it is Worth the Hype?! Then a eye brightener for my ugly dark circles, the lady at the counter put this on me there and then in 45 degree heat and it managed to work well! At this point I was walking away but she got me again with a nude Moxie lipgloss - how can I resist! 

The next thing I got my hands on was a Sephora X set, it is a travel mini pack that comes with the base coats, one colour and a top coat. They have an entire travel section which I found amazing, everything from eye-shadow sticks to mini beauty blenders (but the price tag was insane!).  And I picked up a matte lip cream as these things are amazing and such a great formula. 

This haul isn't the biggest one in the world because I had the shortest amount of time inside and didn't want to spend a ton of money in one go, but an online order is coming as a little treat to myself oops. 

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Everyday Shower Routine

Waking up in the morning is a struggle; the warm cosy bed is a lot more attractive than having to put effort in and getting ready. The only thing for me that makes it a little less daunting is that when I jump in the shower, I have an array of products waiting for me! That will make me feel more awake and smell amazing.

SKINCARE

The bulk of my skincare routine happens in the shower due to it being more convenient and seeing as though the rest of me is getting a good clean, why not tackle my face as well? On an everyday basis I use the MagnitoneLucid Brush with the Bliss Makeup Melt (£24), together they remove any makeup from the day before and thoroughly clean my face leaving it oil and dirt free for the day ahead. My skin is far too sensitive for a scrub every day; therefore I use the Garnier Pure Active(£2.65) only once a week. The scrub has an amazing cucumber scent and feels all tingly on the skin. 

BODY

After my face has been completely cleaned it’s time to move onto the body – the part that makes you feel and smell beautiful! In the summer I love using products that smell fruity and are quite overpowering because then you can guarantee the smell will last. All over my body I use the Soap & Glory Sugar Crush body wash (£6.50) which smells divine! The zesty scent really wakes you up in the morning and it makes the bathroom smell great too, the entire Sugar Crush range is well worth the splurge! Every other day I use a scrub on my arms and legs to help keep my stubborn, ingrown hairs away – my all-time favourite is TBS Raspberry. It also seems like it’s been discontinued which breaks my heart. The last area I focus on in the shower is the more intimate one, it is just as important to look after that area as it is the rest of your body. For this I like to use the femfresh Daily IntimateWash (£2.99/250ml). What is femfresh? First off, it has a low pH which helps to keep the area down there calm and with it having no soap and a light scent it doesn’t irritate. The hint of Aloe Vera gives the wash soothing and calming properties, and anything with Aloe in I am drawn towards!

 AFTER SHOWER AND STAYING FRESH 

Part of my everyday shower routine includes products that I use afterwards that help me to smell amazing and feel fresh all day. It starts with a double dosage of body moisturiser, two seems unnecessary but it works wonders! First up is for the dry patches on my skin and for this I love the Garnier Intensive 7 Days (£2.45) - it restores my skin and leaves it feeling silky and soft. Then I like to use another moisturiser that smells a little better and any from Victoria’s Secret is fine for me. They smell gorgeous and the scent stays on longer than perfume does which is surprising and when night comes a hint of glitter appears too! (£9.30).

During the day I love using a mist to cool me down, especially in the hot weather whilst I’m at work my body tends to heat up and a mist is the only thing that works. I grabbed this one from the Poundshop but they are now readily available in supermarkets! The other thing I use is Freshening and SoothingCloths from femfresh (£3.49), like the wash they contain a pH balanced formula that cleanses, freshens and soothes your skin. I love taking these to work with me on longer days as by the time 2 o’clock comes around I feel all sticky. These refresh me and make me feel less conscious of smelling horrible along with a spritz of deodorant of course!

All of these products help me to stay fresh all day and work well together like a magical recipe to keep me fresh and clean! 

 

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KISS Cosmetics Mini Kisstick in Toxic Kiss

If you didn't already know, I am a lip product addict. Having 100 of the same colour would still make me buy even more, and my latest excuse has been buying ones to pop into my handbag for quick on the go application. The ideal candidate lately has been the KISS Cosmetics Mini Kisstick in Toxic Kiss, it is tinier than my hand and is great for keeping in the little side pocket I have in my purse, making it easy access when in a rush. The colour Toxic Kiss is very vibrant and is a neon pink, which makes your teeth look insanely white. 

The colour is something I would never pick up, but I have fallen in love with it, I apply using a lip brush so that it doesn't get everywhere. The formula of the Kisstick is very soft and applies like a gem on to my very dry lips. Lasting time is around 5 hours, but that is on my lips which I am always touching ect, still amazing for a bright lip! 

You can buy your very own Mini Kisstick here

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