Country Walks and OOTD ♥

On Wednesday, I went for a country walk with my friend Jo, and my lovely dog, Gracie. I'm really lucky to be surrounded by such beautiful countryside. We walked for ages, and topped up our tans too!

 I'm loving my new denim, polka dot dress. It's so easy to wear and lovely and light in this hot weather. The best part is that it was an ebay bargain at £2.00! 

Hope you're all enjoying the weather. I'm really trying to make the most of all this sunshine...who knows when we'll next be able to enjoy such nice weather.

Summer Favourites 2013 ♥

All photos from google.com

I'm so happy we're finally getting some sunshine! As soon as I heard a bit of sun was on the cards, I whipped out the fake tan! It's funny how a bit of sunshine can make everybody so happy. I've had my eye on a lot of clothes this season....Zara, Topshop and even River Island which isn't my usual place to shop. I'm especially loving the polka dot scrunchie...hello the 90's. 

I hope it's sunny where you are!

Primark, Topshop & New Look Haul ♥

1. Primark Summer dress- £13.00 2. Primark white and peach dresses- £5.00 each 3. Primark Denim Shirt Dress- £10.00 4. Primark sport luxe top (sheer, black arms, grey cotton middle with rose gold chain)- £8.00 5. New Look denim Jacket- £17.99 6. New Look silk effect, floral Summer Dress- £14.99 7. Topshop Grey Smock Dress- £26.99 8. Topshop Biker jacket (all sold out in store/ online - bought via ebay)- £70.00 9. (Left) Primark Necklace- £4.00, (Right) Topshop Studded Necklace (reduced) - £7.50.

 10. Primark S Earrings (3 set)- £1.50 11. Barry M Nail Paint- Superdrug 2 for £6.00 (review soon)

Have you done any shopping recently?

January Sales Haul ♥

 Just a few photos of some of the things I picked up in the January sale. My favourite finds are the Zara bag. It is adorable...I think it's very 50's chic. I've also wanted the Topshop shoes for ages, and I held off, even when they got reduced to £15.00. I actually managed to do quite well in the sales, meaning that I restrained myself from buying more...it's always horrible walking past a shop window with a sale!

Did you find anything good in the sale?

Topshop Sunbeam Highlighter Review ♥

I've been after a good highlighter for a while, and spotted Topshop's Sunbeam and thought it was so pretty! I have to say that after using it a few times, I'm a little disappointed. It looks so beautiful and shimmery in the pot, but this just doesn't translate when applied to the skin.

 I love the packaging for Topshop's make up range- it's simple but really quirky and unique. It's a shame because I had high hopes for the highlighter, but it's so gold when applied to the skin that it's really difficult to blend.

 When I swatched the product in store, it looked so beautiful in the store lighting. In natural lighting however, it's unbelievably gold. The purpose of highlighters is to apply them where the light catches your face- I like to apply mine to the cheekbones and eyebrow bone. However I feel that when using the highlighter, it doesn't highlight these areas, but makes them look rather scary! It's very hard to blend, and I feel like I'm left with big patches of gold on my face. 

WITH FLASH

WITHOUT FLASH

As you can see, the colour is beautiful but definitely not ideal as a highlighter. I'm unsure what to do with the product, and as it was £10.00, I feel that I need to get some use out of it. I may try and use it as an eye shadow for a night out, or perhaps try applying it lightly to my shoulders and collarbone for a night out.

Have you tried this product? What's your favourite highlighter?

Today in photos ♥

 I didn't do much today, but the sun was shining, so I thought I'd have a day of relaxing...I start my new job tomorrow (on a Friday, strange I know!), so I thought I'd make the most of having nothing to do!

Dress: Primark, Denim Jacket Topshop, Shoes: Topshop, Sunglasses Oscar de le Renta.

 This is my mum mimicking my ootd photos...she's so funny!

 So many magazines to read!

 My dog was going crazy when he saw this in the sky! He thought he could reach into the sky and eat it...it was hilarious!

He's so cute! He looks like a little sheep!

Hope you're all enjoying the sunshine...not that we've seen much of it! It's raining as I speak! Sorry for the randomness of this post too!

Sunday Sales ♥

Just to let you know that I've put a gorgeous dress on Ebay. It doesn't fit me, so I've never worn it but it's so beautiful! Take a little nosy if you fancy! Sadly I don't think my photos do the dress justice...it's stunning! I really wish it fit me but it's just too big. If it doesn't sell on Ebay then I'd be really sad because it's so pretty and I'd hate for it to go to waste!

Topshop Dress, brand new.

Size 10.

Beautiful beaded detailing.

Sheer lace with a lovely petticoat.

It's actually quite poofy when it's worn and very glamorous! It clinches in and the waist and poofs out, which is really flattering.

 You can find this dress on Ebay 

HERE

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