The Four Product Face

We've all had that horrible feeling when we wake up and realize we have overslept, it is moments like this when you need a make up routine that will take a matter of seconds to apply. If you are in a rush or just want a low key natural look I would really recommend Rimmel London's BB Cream, this is a recent purchase that I just cannot get enough of, it feels so lightweight on the skin but the coverage is actually really good, this evens out my skin tone, and gives it the right amount of radiance, I have the shade medium and find it to be a good match. For under eyes I've been loving Rimmel's Wake Me Up concealer, this is super brightening and is also great for blemishes so a great two in one. My brows are always in need of a neaten after a nights sleep and Maybellines' Brow Drama is perfect for a quick groom, I find the shade 'dark brown' a great match for me, this product is prefect for adding a hint of colour and keeping brows in place. Lastly is lips, if you are trying to keep things natural then I recommend a simple lip balm so your lips look in good condition without going overboard on colour. Classic Carmex Lip Balm moisturises and nourishes the lips without feeling sticky so it's perfect for a low key look.

The Bargain Dress

I have to be honest when I pop into a Tesco store the last thing on my mind is clothes, having said that I'm definitely not one to turn down a bargain so I just couldn't resist this Aztec smock dress when I saw it on the sale rail for a teeny £6! I wasn't even sure if I would like the fit and the colour seemed a little bold for me but for £6 there was no way I was leaving Tescos without it.

After trying it on I fell in love with it, the fit is very fitted on the arms and chest and the bottom half hangs beautifully. The 3/4 sleeves make this dress perfect for any time of year, I love wearing this with my vintage fur stole for a more wintery feel, I have also been pairing this dress with my latest charity shop find, a stunning silk scarf that cost a mere £2. I think the colours work so well together. Who would have thought you could create an outfit for £8! Be sure to check out your local charity shop, you can usually always find great buys like silk scarves, vintage jewellery, jumpers....

Have you got any bargains lately?

Keep on Scrubbin'

Exfoliation is the key to a glowing, radiant complexion. I like to use a good exfloliator on my body at least once a week to remove dead skin cells and renew my skin. But when it comes to my beauty routine exfoliation is a step I am always skipping, through sheer laziness of course, I mean there are so many amazing facial scrubs on the market, two of my favourites are from the wonderful brand Soap and Glory. 'Scrub Your Nose In It' is a scrub specially formulated to make pores appear smaller and prevent blemishes, it really brightens up the skins complexion, this is also marketed as a scrub/mask duo and it is recommended that you apply this and leave it on for two minutes allowing enough time for it to work its magic. The second scrub is the 'Greatest Scrub Of All' this one is for all skin types and it is great for un-clogging your pores after a week of wearing make up everyday, this is my favourite of the two, as with all Soap and Glory products these both smell amazing. I know they have recently re-packaged alot of their skincare range but I think they have kept the names all the same.

What are your thoughts on the new packaging?

The Accessories Post

In my opinion accessories are the most important part of the outfit, they can transform the most simple dress into a real statement, I've already done a post about my favourite statement necklaces, which you can find here. I thought I would share with you some of my other key pieces for this season. First up is a bundle of bracelets from Pull and Bear, I first heard about this brand from Asos which is where these bracelets are from, since then I have visited the Pull and Bear shop in Brighton and they have some lovely pieces in stock, anyway back to accessories, these bracelets have a real tribal feel about them, there's a mixture of stones and colours that create a beautiful bit of arm candy, I like splitting the set between my two arms and pairing them with a few of my other bracelets just to give the set a little more individuality, I also like wearing these with my River Island finger rings, the set of two cost just three pounds and they have lasted really well so far, no green fingers as of yet!

Another accessory I have been religiously carrying around with me is my Whistles clutch, this is actually listed on their site as a make up bag but for me it is the perfect size for a night out, it is spacious enough to hold the essentials, you know - keys, card, phone, lipstick, but it is small enough to look chic and non bulky. It goes with everything too, it's black on one side and grey on the other, you can also get these in lots of other shades, there's a gorgeous mint blue one that I have had my eye on for a while.

Lastly is my newest addition to my shoe collection, these pretty olive green suede like brogues are absolutely perfect, again I picked these up on the Asos website and when they arrived they looked even better than they did online. Having a bright shoe means all you need is a classic smock dress and you instantly look well styled and put together, easy chic if you will.

 What are your favourite ways to finish off an outfit?

The TMI Tag

I've seen a fair few Youtubers do the 'Too Much Information Tag' and I think it's a really nice way to get to know bloggers and youtubers better, so I thought I would give it a go in a blog post.So let's get started:
What are you wearing? I am currently still wearing my work clothes which consists of a Topshop dress with black tights.
Have you ever been in love? Of course, it's lovely as you can imagine.
Have you ever had a terrible break up? No, but from what I hear they aren't so lovely.
How tall are you? I am 5ft 5inches tall, I swear I was 5ft 3 but maybe I've had a late growth spurt.
How much do you weigh? I actually have no idea, I don't weigh myself, If my clothes still all fit I know I'm doing ok.
Do you have any tattoos? No, they aren't really my cup of tea.
Do you have any piercings? I have my ears pierced and the top of my right ear. I have also had in the past my neck and nose pierced.
OTP? I had to google this and it said it stands for one true pairing apparently... Beauty and the Beast.
What is your favourite TV show? Oooh tough one, I would say it's between Mad Men, Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire.
Who is your favourite band? The Shangri-las, Girls, Warpaint, The Specials... I could go on and on.
What is something you miss? I stopped drinking Coca Cola a while ago and I do miss it just a teeny bit.
What is your favourite song? At the moment it would be Leonard Cohen - So long Marianne.
How old are you? 21.
What is your zodiac sign? Pieces I believe.
Quality you look for in a partner? Kindness, a good sense of humor and a good body ... we are all a little shallow come on.
Favourite quote? 'Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring' - Marilyn Monroe
Favourite actor/actress? Jack Lemmon.
Favourite colour? Olive green or orange.
Loud music or quiet? It depends on my mood but I'll say loud.
Where do you go when you are sad? Having a bath is always nice.
How long does it take you to shower? I'd say ten minutes if I am washing my hair.
How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? 20 minutes tops.
Ever been in a physical fight? No although I would probably just run away anyway.
Turn on? Good taste in music, films etc.
Turn off? Self obsession, people with no manners... obviously.
The reason you started blogging? I have always loved reading blogs and I felt I needed some form of expressing myself, I think blogging is a great way of doing that.
Fears? Death, spiders, getting lost.
Last thing that made you cry? Last night I watched the episode of Game of Thrones , you know the 'Red Wedding' one... massive cry.
Last time you said you loved someone? On the phone just now to my husband ... cheesy but true.
Meaning behind your blog name? I have no idea, I like rhyming words and the moon?
Last book you read? Women by Charles Bukowski, which I very much recommend.
The book your currently reading? I'm still reading my Paris Style Book for inspiration purposes.
Last show you watched? Game of Thrones!
Last person you talked to? Luca, my other half.
The relationship between you and the last person you texted? Again Luca.. I promise he isn't the only human I contact.
Favourite food? I just love pasta so much! Homemade bolognese with giant pasta is my all time favourite. I would definitely choose this if I had to pick my last ever meal on death row.
Place you want to visit? Rome, hopefully planning a trip for the end of this year.
Last place you were? At work, which is a lovely little Jewellers.
Do you have a crush? I am a little bit in love with Michael Pitt. 
Last time you kissed someone? This morning.
Last time you were insulted? I have no idea..
Favourite flavour of sweet? Cherry is always a winner in my eyes.
Do you play any instruments? I really wish I did but I dont.
Favourite piece of Jewellery? My engagement ring of course.
Last sport you played? Does the gym count? If so then I went to Bootcamp yesterday.
Last song you sang? The talking heads - Road to nowhere, in the bath yesterday like a crazy person.
Favourite chat up line? Hahaha it's been a while since I needed one.
Have you ever used it? No.
Last time you hung out with someone? Yesterday, had a lovely day off and I watched The Producers with the boy.
Who should answer these questions next? Everybody.

Dry Skin Fixes

I don't know about you but all this horrible weather really dries out my skin, I think central heating is also a contributing factor, what ever the cause it is always a good idea to have some skin saviors that will sort you out in no time. Recently I have been sampling the Nip & Fab Coconut Latte Body butter specially formulated for dry skin, now it says coconut latte but I get a more caramel scent out of this one, although I'm not complaining. This does the trick and is great to use pre fake tan on knees and elbows. Another body butter I have been loving is the Cocoa Butter from Palmers, now the smell of this is not to everybody's taste but I actually rather like it, it's a very heavy cocoa scent. The formula contains vitamin E making it super moisturising, I reach for this if I am about to get into bed or not planning on going out any time soon, I find this takes a while to sink into the skin. For a quick fix before a night out I tend to use Vaseline's Spray and Go Body Moisturiser in Aloe Vera, this is so light and fresh but it does the job really well even on really dry skin, it absorbs into the skin in no time at all meaning you can get dressed straight away without that greasy feeling.


 So there you have it, my dry skin trio, what are your current favourites?