Shades Of Green A/W Fashion Challenge

When I was asked to take part in 'How To wear A/W 2013' challenge, I couldn't say no. The five categories included: Shades of Green, Statement Outerwear ,Winter White, Grungey Plaid  and Classic Patterns. As you can see, I was assigned to the Shades Of Green category. I thought it was going to be easy, but I spent hours in high street shops, trying to put the £80 budget to good use and plan my three outfits.  I bought three main pieces and some accessories and my total came to £63. I am quite impressed actually. The idea was to make the new pieces work with what you already have in your wardrobe. Here is what I bought:

Recent Beauty Purchases: Bourjois, Nuxe, Nails Inc, Bumble and Bumble, Origins, Liz Earle

I am trying to be sensible with money, but I couldn't resist a couple of bargains. I also had to stock up on some essentials, like Bourjois Nail Polish Remover, Healthy Mix Foundation, Origins Super Spot Remover and Liz Earle Eyebright Lotion. I bought most of the products online, but I managed to pick up a couple of things from Boots and Superdrug as well.

Neom Perfect Night's Sleep Set Review: Tranquility Candle, Bath Foam and Room Mist

Getting a good night's sleep is very important to me and I cannot function properly, if I don't get a minimum of 8 hours. I try to go to bed around 23.00 and I am woken up by my 2 year old toddler between 8.00-9.00 in the morning. I know... I should feel lucky :) haha. I am extremely grateful for having such a good sleeper. One thing stopping me from drifting off to sleep is anxiety. To deal with it, I have been using Neom's Tranquility products with Lavender, known for it's sedative qualities.

September Love Me Beauty (Beauteco) Box Review

Another Beauty Box on the market? No, it's just Beauteco Box, with a brand new name - Love Me Beauty. Any other changes? Nope, it is still a fantastic subscription service and I am very happy with the contents of my box. I picked menu 3 and I received three full size products and two samples. Impressive!

4 Gorgeous Shoe Brands That Every Woman Needs In Her Shoe Rack

Photo by Birgith Roosipuu on Unsplash

Fashion is an ever-evolving tapestry, a colourful narrative sewn with threads of personal taste and social influences. Footwear, an understated yet crucial character in this tale, carries a weight beyond mere utility; it's an embodiment of a woman's flair and elegance. A curated shoe rack can tell stories of individualism, celebrations, and even one's career milestones. 

Organic Surge 2-Minute Moisture Mask Review

Organic Surge 2-Minute Moisture Mask* £6.99

I like to treat my hair to a nice hair mask once a week and my Holy Grail is still the Macadamia Deep Repair Masque. It is really expensive though, so I am always on the lookout for a cheaper alternative. My latest discovery is the Organic Surge 2-minute Moisture Mask and I am very impressed with it.

New releases from Bourjois: Blush Exclusif and Java Rice Powder - review and swatches

Once again, Bourjois brought out some amazing products and left me very impressed! I am really happy to see my favourite high street brand being praised on other blogs and becoming so popular. They really deserve all the attention. The latest Bourjois wonders I had a chance to try out are the Blush Exclusif and Java Rice Powder. In both cases, it was love at first sight.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge Review

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge* £4.99

I am a big fan of beauty blenders and use them to apply my foundation quite often, especially if I want to achieve a flawless finish. The original beauty blender is really expensive, but...Real Techniques affordable version means that you will be able to get your mitts on a good quality makeup sponge without breaking the bank. The cheap ebay ones usually feel like rubber and are a nightmare to clean.

F&F Couples' Chino Challenge

When I was asked to take part in Couples' Chino Challenge, I couldn't say no. I love fashion, my husband likes nice clothes and we both like a challenge :) On top of that, we will be in with the chance of winning a weekend away in a luxurious hotel. I can't even explain how much we need a weekend away. We haven't been anywhere alone since our son was born over 2 years ago! I know... Shocking... Anyway...

I just can't get enough of... Mint Green Nail Polish

When I was organising my nail polish collection, I realised that I have many variations of a pastel green colour aka 'mint green'. I absolutely love this shade on my nails and my favourite and most used one is still Essie's Mint Candy Apple. I adore the way it looks against every skin tone. I wear it when I am pale or tanned and it is perfect. It is the only nail colour I used up and repurchased!

One of my favourite ways to relax

One of my favourite ways to relax is listening to classical music, drinking my favourite caramel latte with loads of fresh cream and a sprinkle of chocolate on top. I don't know anyone who doesn't enjoy some time alone with Vivaldi's Four Seasons. My personal favourite is Spring and I could listen to it on repeat every  morning.

Sunday Manicure: The one I didn't like

Hi everyone. I hope you are having a lovely Sunday. Today's manicure is the one I was excited to try but... it turns out that we were not made for each other. It looks interesting, but I couldn't stand the feeling of it on my nails.