Sunday 29 May 2016

Celebrity Style Sunday

Celebrity Style Sunday


This week's Celebrity Style Sunday is dedicated to my favourite looks from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

First up this week is the stunning Bella Hadid in Roberto Cavalli. She looks unreal!

Next up is Victoria Beckham looking chic in this strapless menswear inspired  bustier and trousers.

Blake Lively was QUEEN of the Cannes red carpet this year! Her first look which I adored was this sparkly Versace number.

Valeria Golino was glowing in this beautiful embroidered gown by Valentino.

Jessica Chastain brought a pop of colour to the red carpet. She looked STUNNING in this strapless yellow Armani gown.

Doutzen Kroes wasn't afraid to show some skin in this black Brandon Maxwell gown with Salvatore Ferragamo shoes.

Eva Longoria looked stunning in this gorgeous white and gold long sleeved, fitted gown by Pamela Roland and Brian Atwood shoes.

Kendall Jenner oozed sex appeal in this plunging half mini, half maxi dress by Versace and a pair of Stuart Weitzman shoes.

Amal Clooney looked beautiful and sweet in this lemon coloured one shoulder gown by Atelier Versace.

Kate Moss looked fabulous in this red one shoulder Halston Heritage dress.

Kim Kardashian West rocked Cannes when she showed up in this Lanyu Couture gown.

Kristin Stewart looked gorgeous in this Chanel mini and a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti metallic silver cut out pumps.

Last up on this week's Celebrity Style Sunday is the stunning Toni Garrn. She rocked this strapless gown with a thigh high slit.

So that's it for this week's Celebrity Style Sunday, I hope you enjoyed today's blog!

Xoxo

Sophie

Thursday 26 May 2016

Beauty Thursday

Beauty Thursday

This week's Beauty Thursday is dedicated to the May Birchbox. I was a bit sad it took so long to get here and that the box had been damaged so that was a bit disappointing but the products themselves were still in perfect condition. The theme this month was "For the dreamers" and the design of the box was very intriguing although the entire lid did not need to be a scratch card type of material.

Spectrum Collection Unicorn Tears Wonder Sponge

The first item in this month's box was this complexion sponge from Spectrum, it was a full size and worth £4.99. I was really excited to receive this product as we got to choose the colour beforehand between the purple or pink and I have tried a couple of brushes from the brand previously and they are so good and great value for money. The sponge itself didn't amaze me, it did a good job at blending the concealer and foundation but I have tried better sponges.

The Balm Stainiac in Beauty Queen

This was probably my favourite product from this month's box as I am a big fan of The Balm Cosmetics! We received a sample size of their Stainiac product which is a lip and cheek stain and the full size is worth £10. I think this sample size will last quite well though so I'm impressed with the amount of product we received. One light layer on the lips brought a nice flush of colour to them, though I did also find you could build it up too a more pigmented brighter colour too. I wore this out shopping and as it is a stain it did not budge all day long, I then loved it that much I wore it out that night with friends! I am not a big fan of cheek stains as I feel it can go badly wrong but if you want to try it as a cheek stain you dab 2-3 dots on the apples of your cheek and blend, for a lip stain just apply like a lip gloss.

Caudalie Moisturising Sorbet

The second sample size product we received was this moisturising sorbet from Caudalie. You apply a small amount to your hands and then spread evenly onto the skin, it says it reduces redness, hydrates and instantly soothes the skin. There isn't really a scent on the product so that's good however when you squeeze the tube there is a lot of air in the tube so I am a bit disappointed with the amount of product that is in there. The sorbet did work well with my sensitive skin though, it didn't irritate it and I felt quite hydrated after using it. It felt a tad heavy on my skin for a few minutes as I do prefer lighter moisturisers but once it absorbed it was completely fine.

Rituals Tao Wai Wang Mild Exfoliating Body Scrub

The next item was this mild body scrub from Rituals and the full size is worth £19.50. First off I am so impressed with the amount of product we got in this sample size, we received 70ml which will give you a good few uses so that I am delighted with. It has a blend of ultra-fine Chinese bamboo particles and calming white lotus which helps to slough dead skin cells away leaving the skin nice and smooth! I definitely agree that it is a mild scrub so if you are looking for a deep intense body scrub this product probably isn't for you but I found that this mild scrub was kinder on my skin than usual exfoliaters. Normally when I exfoliate even when my eczema is being non existant, after my shower for a couple of hours it just appears quite intensely and then goes away again but because this was mild I managed to exfoliate without the little flare up from my skin. I am a big fan of this scent too it isn't overpowering so it shouldn't bother people how have a thing about smells but the smell itself is just a really calming, clean scent.

Philip Kingsley PK Prep Polishing Balm


 
We also received this balm from Philip Kingsley, I have tried one or two products from that brand before so I was excited to give this ago. This can be used on damp or dry hair, by simply applying a pea sized amount between your palms and smoothing into your mid lengths and ends. While providing your hair with ProVitamin B5 and Vitamin A it deals with fly aways, frazzled hair and dry ends. The balm to serum formula is really nice and I really like the smell, my hair definitely felt smooth after use plus looked nice and shiny. The full size is worth £18.50.

Yu-Be Moisturising Skin Cream

As a bonus this month we received this small sample of skin cream as well as the other five products! First off the smell of the product itself is quite strong almost like the Vicks stuff you apply when you have blocked sinuses but you can't actually smell it on your body. It has a really thick consistency so is great at moisturising the really dry areas of your body, I would personally focus on the problem areas rather than an all over body moisturiser because it is so hydrating it is great for cracked or scaly skin. My elbows were quite dry after tanning so I rubbed this in and they were so much better after use. I also a little to my feet before bed, like a pea sized amount and the next morning they still felt so hydrated and soft. The full size is worth £19.50, I am definitely adding this to my wishlist to remind myself to buy it during the Winter.

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So that's it for this week's Beauty Thursday, I hope you enjoyed today's blog!

Xoxo

Sophie 

 




Wednesday 25 May 2016

What I Wore Wednesday

What I Wore Wednesday

This week's What I Wore Wednesday is from a recent night out. I wore my black mesh long sleeved cropped top from River Island, my Boohoo black midi skirt and my black lace up booties from New Look.

- You can purchase my ribbed midi skirt from Boohoo here:
- My black lace up booties from New Look are available here:

That's it for this week's What I Wore Wednesday, I hope you enjoyed today's blog!

Xoxo

Sophie

Sunday 22 May 2016

Celebrity Style Sunday

Celebrity Style Sunday

This week's Celebrity Style Sunday is dedicated to the gorgeous Kourtney Kardashian. The hot momma not only makes beautiful children she has fantastic fashion sense to go along with those gorgeous babies.


First up in this week's Celebrity Style Sunday is from August 2010 at the Teen Choice Awards. She stunned in a Sass & Bide Write The Future embellished shoulder dress and Gucci Mirror sandals. She accessorized with a Gucci Starlight evening bag and a Cartier Love bracelet.


In August 2015, Kourtney showed off her toned tummy while out and about in Los Angeles. She wore a pair of Frame Le High skinny ripped jeans in blanc, a pair of Gianvito Rossi vamp booties and an Elizabeth and James sleeveless turtleneck sweater. Topshop have a similar pair of jeans available here:

In April 2014, Kourtney looked fabulous in Mini Magazine. She wore a Cameo Real Life dress and a pair of Tom Ford pointy toe pumps in white.


In March 2010 Kourtney was seen leaving the gym. She wore a Lna loose cropped tee, a Nike Active sports bra in white, a pair of Adidas Adizero 34 capri running tight bottoms and a pair of Dolce & Gabbana 2021 sunglasses. You can purchase a pair of the bottoms from Adidas here:

In June 2011, Kourtney looked fabulous while arriving at the Fox and Friends studio in New York with sister Khloe. She rocked a Capretta dress, a Tt Collection Dylan blazer, a Chanel 2.55 classic flap bag and a pair of Christian Louboutin Daffodile platforms.


In April 2016, Kourtney looked chic and fabulous in New York. She wore a pair of Alaia Pom Pom sandals, an August Getty Atelier high waist below knee pencil skirt and a Givenchy fishnet knit top. She accessorixed with an Alexander Wang black leather chain pouch bag. Boohoo have a similar black midi skirt which you can purchase here:

In March 2009, Miss Kardashian was all legs while out and about in Miami. She looked fabulous in a Dolce Vita Cornelia romper, a pair of Yves Saint Laurent brown tribute high heel leather sandals and a Chanel Vintage sack bag in blue plain leather.

In March 2010, Kourtney looked fun and flirty while out eating lunch with sister Khloe. She wore a TBags Los Angeles Swiss dot chiffon blouse, a pair of Yves Saint Laurent brown tribute high heel leather sandals, a pair of Topshop shorts and a Chanel Vintage sack bag in blue plain leather. She accessorized with a pair of Balenciaga 0008 sunglasses and a Cartier Love Bracelet. You can purchase a similar pair of shorts available from Topshop here:

In July 2014, Kourtney looked beautiful in pastels while out and about in the Hamptons. She wore an Ann Taylor beige polka dot button up shirt, an AS by DF white leather skirt, a pair of Bottega Veneta Brogue platform booties with a Givenchy Antigona tote.

In March 2016, Kourtney went for a chic style while out in Calabasas with daughter Penelope. She wore a Mason by Michelle Mason single breasted maxi coat, a pair of Saint Laurent Patti lace up boots and a pair of Saunt Laurent SI 93 sunglasses. OPSH have a similar coat you can purchase here:

In June 2010, Kourtney went for a monochrome look while out and about in Los Angeles. She wore a pair of Yves Saint Laurent three strap sandals, a Leyendecker Inca skirt in black and a Rebecca Minkoff ruffle top. She accessorized with her favourite Cartier Love bracelet.

In April 2016, Kourtney looked like one hot momma ready for Summer in Miami. She wore an Eres Les Essentials Asia one piece swimsuit in white, Levi 501 denim cutoff shorts and a pair of Stuart Weitzman Pan Goose bump nappa nudist sandals. She accessorized with a pair of Victoria Beckham aviator style leather trimmed rose gold sunglasses and a Givenchy Pandora Box bag. Boohoo have a similar bodysuit which you can purchase here:

In August 2010, Kourtney rocked a LBD at the Spin Crown premiere. She wore a Kardashians by Bebe mesh sleeved dress, a pair of Fendi leopard platform pumps. She accessorized with a Cartier Love bracelet and a Yves Saint Laurent the Croc minaudiere.

In September 2013, Kourtney looked fabulous while attending the Toscanova restaurant. She wore a Kardashian Kollection contrast blouse with matching faux leather skirt, a pair of Tom Ford lace up platform sandals and a Hermes Birkin bag in black. River Island have a similar skirt you can purchase here:

So that's it for this week's Celebrity Style Sunday, I hope you enjoyed today's blog! 

Xoxo

Sophie

Thursday 19 May 2016

Beauty Thursday

Beauty Thursday

This week's Beauty Thursday is dedicated to my review of this month's Glossybox. This month's box had such a cute pattern, they were based on city getaways and my theme was London. First off I quite enjoyed the snack of popcorn so I'm delighted with that already.

Bee Good Youth Enhancing Plump & Firm Moisturiser

The first product in this month's box was this moisturiser. A full size is worth £23.50 though this sample size was a good size. It didn't react with my sensitive skin so that was great, my face felt moisturized and firm after use. The formula itself is very thick and heavy, I am used to a thinner consistency so it did feel quite heavy on my face but it absorbed quite nicely. You can use the code MAYGLOSS to save £5 when you spend over £15 which is valid until June 30th!

Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser

This was another great product that reacted well with my sensitive skin. I am always so hesitant when I receive skincare so I always make sure to patch test before putting it on my face but this worked well and did a good job at cleansing the face. I found it better to remove my eye makeup before I did use it but other than that it was quite nice. The full size is worth £8.99.

Hawaiian Tropic Satin Protection SPF 30

Ever since I received this product I have been dying to book a holiday! This is a perfect travel size to fit in your suitcase and a full size if worth £13.99. You can get 20% off using the code GLOSSYSUN which is valid until the 10th of June. This spells amazing like coconut and feels nice and soft on the skin I will definitely be bringing it on any holiday whether I do get to go this Summer or have to wait until October.

Absolut New York Velvet Lippie

I am in love with this product although the shade comes out a brighter coral-pink than it looks in the packaging, it looks more nude in the packaging. The bright vibrant lip is fabulous for Summer and is nice and pigmented. I will say it isn't transfer proof but it does last quite well and looks super pretty on the lips. This was a full size product worth £4.93.

Revlon Mascara Ultimate All in One

The last item in this month's Glossybox was this full size mascara from Revlon. We were given the option to choose which type of mascara and I picked the all in one as I do love a mascara that gives me volume and length, I haven't opened it yet as I currently have three in use but I will update you with my thoughts! This full size is worth £9.99.

If you wish to subscribe to Glossybox, you can do so here:

So that's it for this week's Beauty Thursday, overall I am delighted with this month's box it they have really stepped up their game again thank goodness. I hope you enjoyed today's blog!

Xoxo

Sophie

Wednesday 18 May 2016

What I Wore Wedneday

What I Wore Wednesday


This week's What I Wore Wednesday is an outfit I wore out to dinner and then out with friends. I wore my grey skinny jeans from Penney's/Primark which featured knee cut outs and my bardot off the shoulder bodysuit from Boohoo. I paired the outfit with my Chelsea ankle boots from River Island.

You can purchase the Patrice Slinky off the shoulder bardot style bodysuit from Boohoo here:

- You can purchase the Chelsea ankle boots from River Island here:


So that's it for this week's What I Wore Wednesday, I hope you enjoyed today's blog!

Xoxo

Sophie

Sunday 15 May 2016

Celebrity Style Sunday

Celebrity Style Sunday

This week's Celebrity Style Sunday is dedicated to the unbelievably beautiful Olivia Culpo. I mean there is a reason why she won Miss Universe!


Olivia turned heads at the Breast Cancer Research foundation's Hot Pink party last month. She wore an Alessandra Rich pistachio knotted silk dress and a pair of Stuart Wetizman nudist sandals. Korky's have a similar shoe available to purchase here:

Miss Culpo looked like an ethereal princess when she stunned at the 2013 Miss USA pageant in June 2013. She glowed in a Tony Ward couture gown.


In February 2016, Olivia was in Avalon Mohegan. She screamed edgy in this Express One Eleven deep v neck thong bodysuit in black and a pair of Unravel lambskin lace up pants in cream. Boohoo have a similar bodysuit which you can purchase here:

The next month Olivia continued to show her darker side at the L'Oreal Paris Red Obsession party. She rocked a Zuhair Murad Spring 2016 ensemble with a Chloe double breasted wool coat in navy and a Tod's Signature Frame metal clutch.


In August 2015, Olivia was loving the Summer sun in New York. She wore an A.L.C Hansen knit top, a pair of Rag &Bone Bransom denim shorts and a Chloe Drew small suede and leather cross body bag. New Look have a similar pair of shorts which you can buy here:


In March 2015, Olivia went for a minimalist approach when she rocked the Nickelodeon's Kid Choice Awards. She stunned in this Yves Saint Laurent chain embellished mini dress.


The former Miss USA brought the sex appeal on New Year's Eve in 2015. She dropped jaws in this NBDx Revolve Unintentional strapless dress and a Tod's Signature frame metal clutch. You can purchase the same dress as Olivia on sale here:

I adore this look from the Oscars E red carpet back in February 2016. She dropped jaws in this Lorena Sarbu Resort 2015 gown with a Paquale Bruni diamond necklace.


In February 2016, Olivia channeled Grease at the Rolling Stone and Harley Davidson fashion week event. She rocked a pair of Unravel high waist zip leather leggings, a Tod's Lasercut wave bag and a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti Alice suede boots. River Island have similar leggings available here:

Olivia oozed elegance at the Imagine by Vince Camuto launch in March 2016. She wore this gorgeous D.RA Moira dress, a pair of Imagine Vince Camuto Ossie pumps and a Jimmy Choo Carmen clutch in silver.


Last month Olivia glowed at the Schutz Beverly Hills opening. She looked ready for Summer in this RTA Genevieve shirt dress in jungle, a pair of Schutz Lollyplim sandals in saddle and a Chloe Faye bag in tobacco. Korky's have a similar shoe available here:

My last look which is also my all time favourite look from Olivia Culpo is from the 63rd Annual Miss Universe pageant in January 2015. She rocked an unbelievable MT Costello white strapless mermaid gown.

So that's it for this week's Celebrity Style Sunday, I hope you enjoyed today's blog!

Xoxo

Sophie