Manicure Monday

Manicure Monday

For this week's Manicure Monday, I chose a sparkly dark blue/ navy nail. I went with Essence "180 It's Raining Men" I love essence polish because they're super affordable and always have great colour pay off.

Method:

1. File nails so they're all even and there is no hangnails.

2. Apply base coat to prevent discolouring my nails.

3. Once the base coat is dry, apply first layer of polish

4.Once the first coat of polish dries add a second coat.

5. Finally, once the second coat of nail polish is dry you apply a top coat.

That's it for this week's Manicure Monday, I hope you enjoyed today's blog!

Xoxo


Sophie

Celebrity Style Sunday

Celebrity Style Sunday

This week's Celebrity Style Sunday is dedicated to the youngest from the Kardashian/ Jenner clan, Kylie Jenner. Whether you prefer her more natural or less natural,  you must admit this lady has style.

To kick off this week's Celebrity Style Sunday, this elegant look is from when Kylie attended the NBC Cable Upfront back in May. She donned a fabulous Safiyaa Resort 2015 dress and a pair of Tom Ford leather t-bar ankle wrap sandals in chalk.

Back in October 2013, Kylie was looking flirty and chic while out and about in Calabasas. She wore a pair of Christian Louboutin Azimut sandals, a Balenciaga classic city bag in Dune, a Topshop roll back crop tee and a Topshop Vinyl a line skirt. Topshop have a similar top available here:

Kylie had possibly one of the longest birthday celebrations I've ever seen. Here she is back in August heading to The Nice Guy. I am absolutely obsessed with the Nicolas Jebran Spring 2015 Haute Couture dress that she wore! She paired the dress with a Givenchy Pandora mini satchel in nude and a pair of  Gianvito Rossi sandals.

In January 2014, Kylie looked uber chic in monochrome while heading in to Urth Caffe. She wore an Isabel Marant Ego white oversize coat and a Max Mara monochrome jumpsuit. She accessorized with a pair of Christian Louboutin Azimut sandals and a Celine nano bag. Zara have a similar coat in grey, available here:

Kylie rocked a vampy, edgy look while attending The Hunger Games: Catching Fire premiere back in November 2013. She wore a pair of Christian Louboutin Mado leather lace-up ankle boots, a Kimberly Ovitz Chalu dress and a Bottega Veneta Intrec knot clutch.

I am unbelievably in love with this look from the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas back in May 2014. She glowed in this Alex Perry Chancey dress and a pair of Christian louboutin Impera pumps in white. Boohoo have a similar dress which you can get your hands on here:

In January 2014, Kylie wasseen looking casual around Calabasas. She wore a pair of Topshop stitch cigarette trousers in blue,a Chanel 2.55 bag in black patent, a pair of Gianvito Rossi Portofino ankle strap sandalsand a Fendi Buggies keychain.

Miss Jenner was seen around Beverly Hills back in June.  She looked fabulous wearing a pair of J Brand 23227 photo ready Alana crop jeans, a Topshop suede biker jacket, a pair of Aquazzura Amazon lace up sandals and an Elizabeth and James Cynnie sling bag. You can purchase the same jacket as Kylie's here: and a similar pair of jeans from River Island which you can get here:

Kylie was looking sweet and flirty in Remix Magazine Autumn 2015 Beauty & Luxe edition. She stunned in an Alexander McQueen Sanfallo Jacquard skater dress and a pair of Fendi Anne leather point toe pumps.

In September, Kylie showed off her incredible body while heading to the gym with Jordyn Woods. She rocked a pair of Superdry gym running capri leggings in eclipse and navy, a matching sports bra also from Superdry and a pair of Nike Air Max Thea sneakers. You can buy the same workout clothes as Kylie's here:

In June 2014, Kyle attended Live With Kelly and Michael looking flawless. She donned this adorable H&M shirt dress, a Balenciaga City bag in black and a pair of Christian Louboutin Impera pumps in white.

In July 2015, Kylie was seen leaving Van Nuys. She wore a pair of Christian Louboutin So Kate Strass pumps in leopard, an American Apparel cotton spandex jersey tank thong in white, a pair of 7 For All Mankind high waist skinny with knee hole jeans, a 3.1 Phillip Lim small East West Depeche shoulder bag and a pair of Dior Technologic sunglasses. She had accessories to spare wearing a Cartier Juste Un Clour bracelet in yellow gold diamonds, a Cartier Love bracelet, a Jen K Designs diamond Pave triangle ring and a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day Date gold diamond watch. You can purchase Kylie's jersey tank thong from American Apparel here:

Kylie attended Glendale Mall to promote her book with sister Kendall back in February 2014. She wore a pair of Kendall and Kylie Madden Girl Rocklinn nude sandals and a Finders Keepers Rise and Fall playsuit.

In November 2013, Kylie rocked the Grand Opening of Sugar Factory at the Hollywood and Highland Centre. She wore a Nicholas Bonded slit white dress in Milk and a pair of Givenchy Banded metallic sandals in silver and beige. Boohoo sell a similar dress to the one Kylie's here:

Kylie looked as fabulous as ever at the Haute Living Cover event at Nobu back in August. She supported her momma dearest while she wore this Mistress Rocks Exposure taupe cut out bandage dress, a Hermes Togo Birkin bag and a pair of Stuart Weitzman nudist sandals. Korky's have a similar pair of heels available here:

My final Kylie Jenner look for this week's Celebrity Style Sunday is from September 2015, Kylie attended the Sugar Factory American Brasserie Grand Opening. As much as I am not a fan of the green hair, something about this look is just flawless to me, Kylie wowed wearing a Zachery the Label Radian skirt and matching Acute crop top, she paired the look with a pair of Alexandre Birman Toni sandals.

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

Xoxo

Sophie

Beauty Thursday

Beauty Thursday

This week's Beauty Thursday is dedicated to my review of AA Essentials Skincare's Lavender and Tea Tree moisturizing face lotion. I was recently sent this moisturizer to test out and consider to review for you lovely people. As usual, I must stress all of the opinions are my own.

AA Skincare have many years experience in aromatherapy and natural skincare, and create naturally effective products for your skin whilst being affordable. I love having great products out there  that are affordable anyway so when I find a great brand with natural ingredients in their ingredients I become obsessed.

I received the moisturizer a month ago and have been testing it for a while. It's described as a gentle daily moisturizer made with pure essential oils and herbal extracts formulated to naturally detox and balance skin.
 To apply, you simply squirt two pumps onto your hand and rub upwards into your face. This moisturizer is suitable for all skin types but works great with acne prone skin.

The lavender helps to smooth, and balance the skin, whilst the tea tree oil helps to clear and refresh the skin. The scent of the lavender  also gives a very calming feel.

Pros:

- Made with natural ingredients

- Nice calming scent

- Nice packaging, comes with a pump and the plastic bottle is great for travelling

- Large bottle of product for price, so will last a good time period

- Helps reduce redness around breakouts

- suitable for all skin types

Cons:

- Takes a little while longer to absorb, so I personally would use it as a night time moisturizer 

Overall, I enjoyed using the product and would recommend it to a friend. I really liked the effect the moisturizer had on my skin, when I applied the product I did feel a cooling sensation on the breakouts that I had and I found when I woke up the next morning, 
the area around them wasn't as red or swollen. I would personally recommend this as more of a night time moisturizer over a morning one, as it does feel a little thicker and takes a little longer to absorb into the skin, also the soothing lavender scent helped me feel relaxed like I was ready for bed. Although it didn't clear my breakouts, the natural ingredients helped to reduce the swelling and redness so I was grateful for that.

If you would like to purchase the AA Essentials Natural Skincare Lavender and Tea Tree moisturizing face lotion, you can do so here:


Also AA Skincare have been kind enough to give my wonderful readers a 20% discount code, the code is BLOG20

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

Xoxo

Sophie

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Disclaimer: These items were kindly sent to me by AA Natural Skincare for consideration to review.  I was not paid for my review, nor am I affiliated with the company in anyway.  This is my 100% honest opinion as always!

What I Wore Wednesday

What I Wore Wednesday

This week's What I Wore Wednesday is dedicated to an outfit I wore to college last week (hence the tired face.) I wore my black and grey cape which I got in Penney's recently, I also wore the long sleeved white top which was also from my recent Penney's haul. I paired the look with my black River Island Amelie super skinny jeans and Chelsea ankle boots also from River Island.

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

- My River Island Amelie super skinny jeans are also available here:

-My top and cape are also currently for sale in Penney's/ Primark.

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

Xoxo

Sophie

Manicure Monday

Manicure Monday

For this week's Manicure Monday I chose to do a cute pink colour. For the pink colour I used Wet 'n' Wild's Megalast in "Candy-licious."

Method:

1. File nails so they're all even and there is no hangnails.

2. Apply base coat to prevent discolouring my nails.

3. Once the base coat is dry, apply first layer of polish

4.Once the first coat of polish dries add a second coat.

5. Finally, once the second coat of nail polish is dry you apply a top coat.

You can purchase Wet 'n' Wild Megalast "Candy-licious" here:

That's it for this week's Manicure Monday, I hope you enjoyed today's blog!

Xoxo


Sophie

Celebrity Style Sunday

Celebrity Style Sunday

This week's Celebrity Style Sunday is dedicated to the always beautiful Demi Lovato. Demi has had a lot of style evolutions but she has rocked each one.

Demi was recently seen leaving the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Berlin earlir this month. She wore a pair of Louboutin Bootstagram booties and a Celine Boston bag. River Island have a suede version available of Demi's boots here:

In September 2011, Demi attended the NCLR Alma Awards in Los Angeles. She stunned in this Maria Lucia Hohan Petal gown and accessorized with a Tresor Dazzle Collection Morganite and diamond ring set in 18 karat gold and an Adeler 14 karat yellow gold Icheko Freshwater Pearl.

Demi was seen leaving Good Morning America in New York back in June 2013 looking sleek and stylish. She wore an Acne Chary Generic Optic white short sleeved v neck t-shirt, a pair of Valentino leather shorts and a pair of Christian Louboutin highness 160mm black red leather soles. You can get similar shorts from River Island here:

In August 2012, Demi looked flawless when she attended Fanta's Irresistable Awads in Mexico. She wowed the red carpet in this Mason by Michelle Mason leather corset silk maxi dress.

In August 2015, Demi attended The Today Show looking ready for the Summer. She wore a Sister Jane matching lace top and lace shorts, a pair of Saint Laurent Bianca bow-knot sandals and a pair of Barton Perreira Dalziel oval brow bar sunglasses. Korky's have a similar pair of heels here:

In November 2011, Demi wowed the red carpet when she attended the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. She wore a Roland Mouret Compeyson zip front stretch-crepe gown worn back to front and a pair of Christian Louboutin Bambou platforms.

Demi attended an X Factor finalists party in Los Angeles in November 2012. She wore this red Topshop seam waist shift dress and a Religion Lynch leather jacket. You can get a leather jacket similar Demi's here:

Demi looked angelic walking the red carpet for the 1 Day Acuvue contest press event. She glowed in this Isabel Marant Greta cotton voile and lace dress, a Topshop cracked clean western belt in white. She accessorized with an Effy Pave classica white gold diamond cross ring.

In September 2015, Demi was seen relaxing out and about looking as chic as ever. She wore a pair of Frame Denim Le Skinny Satine jeans inVian ripped, a Saint Laurent monogramme Lipstick print leather camera bag, a pair of Prada Sport black leather ankle booties and a pair of Versace Ve4269 sunglasses. Topshop have a similar pair of jeans available here:

Demi rocked the MTV VMA's in August 201, when she showed up looking sultry and sexy in silver. She wore a pair of Christian Louboutin Maggie Spring/Summer 2011 pumps and a Mandalay silver embellished mini dress.

In September 2015, Demi oozed sex appeal in London. She stunned in a pair of Christian Louboutin Iriza Digitale tissue Scarabe pumps and a House of CB Pietrina lace strapless bustier jumpsuit. You can purchase the same jumpsuit as Demi here:

Demi looked cute and kitschy while out and about in Florida back in July 2012. She looked like a doll in this Topshop lace corset flippy tunic dress, a Topshop Moto shoulder spike jacket, a pair of Tophop Cjg back zip peeptoe court shoes by Cjg and a pair of Topshop 90's metal insert round sunglasses.

The last look which is also one of my all time favourite looks from the Teen Choice Awards back in August 2011. She glowed in this colourful BDBG lace overlay mullet dress and a pair of Christian Louboutin Jenny knotted pumps in Chartreuse.

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

Xoxo

Sophie

Beauty Thursday

Beauty Thursday

This week's Beauty Thursday is dedicated to my review of the September Glossybox. As most of you know I have been kind of disappointed with Glossybox for the last couple of boxes, and this box was going to determine whether or not I continued getting them. Well Glossybox have heard my prayers and made me super happy this month.

Maria Nila Luminous Colour Hair Masque

This first item in the box was full sized and is worth £18.95. The masque claims to nourish, strengthen and protect, both coloured and natural hair. It's also free from sulphate so it's super gentle on your hair. I absolutely loved how soft it made my hair feel.

Bellapierre Shimmer Powder

Next up I got this gorgeous Bellapierre full sized loose shadow which is worth £12.99. This shadow was in the shade "Whesek" and is incredibly pigmented with very little fall out. The sparkly silver shade will be perfect for Winter night outs.

Invisibobble Traceless Hair Ring

Invisibobble are a simple, traceless hair tie which doesn't leave kinks or marks in your hair and so they help your hair avoid split ends. This hair ring cost £4.

Marsk Eyeshadow Brush Pro

I was extremely excited to see an eye shadow brush in this month's box, plus I love the pigment we received from Marsk and I'm just as in love with this brush. This was another full size and cost £16.70, the brush is super soft and applies the shadow nicely.

B. Cosmetics B. Sculpted Contour Kit

 The last item in this month's box is this bronzer and highlight combo. The bronzer was a matte powder for contouring and the highlight was a cream, pearly white shade. Both are super pigmented and I love them, I would recommend a light hand with the highlighter.

I'm so much happier with this month's Glossybox and am seriously hoping they keep up the good work. If you want to subscribe to Glossybox, you can do so here:

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

Xoxo

Sophie