My Pamper Essentials

We all need and deserve a good pamper session every now and again and so these are the products I would typically use for a little me time.

The first thing I like to do is get everything off of my face and clean it. To take my make up off I'll use either these Simple make up wipes if I have them (I know a lot of people don't like make up wipes but they're so quick!) If I don't have any make up wipes I'd probably use Anne French Milk Cleanser  which is really good but oh my, do not get that in your eye, it hurts.

So when my make up is off, I'll do a quick Hot Cloth Cleanse using the Superdrug version. I don't know how much difference the type of cloth makes but I change all the time because I can never find a muslin cloth. I've used a flannel and a Kleenex make up tissue before, perhaps not as effective but what's a girl to do? After my face is feeling clean, I'll whack on a face mask - any kind, any brand, absolutely zero loyalty there.

I'll also moisturise. Currently, I have the Soap & Glory Daily Smooth Body Butter which smells lovely and of course the packaging! I'll also moisturise my hands with Neutrogena hand cream - this I do actually swear by, it's amazing! Finally I'll paint my nails and relax for a little bit.

What are your pampering essentials?

Victoria, x

Favourite Spring Nail Colours

 Standard Barry M Polishes: £2.99 | Miss Sporty Polishes: £1.99

Another Spring themed post today as I chose my six favourite nail colours for this time of year.  I think pastel colours are very traditional and I definitely don't think that's a bad thing. The Barry M Berry Ice Cream, Barry M Peach Melba and Barry M Mint green are all such beautifully soft pastel colours. They'll be perfect with dainty summer day dresses, drink in hand.

However, I also included some much brighter colours because sometimes you want a little bit of a brighter colour but still getting the spring/summer look. I chose Barry M Coral (are we sensing a theme here?) and then two polishes from the Miss Sporty Clubbing Colours range. I tried to look up their individual colour names but they don't seem to have them. The orange isn't something I would normally go for and to be honest, I've only worn it a handful of time but I've seen quite a lot of orange around lately and it's growing on me. Then finally a glossy neon pink(which didn't photograph too well), need I say more?

Are there any colours you'll be bringing out this spring/summer? 

Victoria, x

Outfit: Nude & Black

It's still a little cold outside but the sun is actually shining and the few clouds are white and fluffy instead of grey. Taking all this into consideration, I think it's time to start creating spring/summer outfits - and have them being weather appropriate. 

I try to keep outfits like this quite affordable because I  don't have the money to spend too much and I'm sure there are other people who feel the same way. Plus it's always nice to find a bargain.

1. Dress - Internacionale - £12.99 

2. Necklace - Forever 21 - £5.65

3. Bag - H&M - £14.99

4. Socks - Topshop - £3.50

5. Boots - Missguided - £26.99

Victoria, x

Co-Ordinates: Topshop and Primark

While it looks as though Spring is tentatively, but finally, coming our way it seems appropriate to get excited about the spring/summer trends for this year. One of my absolute favourites is co-ordinates. 

As I'm sure everyone has noticed, the crop top has made a come back. I've not jumped on the bandwagon yet because I'm not sure I'm confident enough to pull it off, but maybe with the assistance of a super high waisted pair of shorts, it could work. 

These Topshop co-ords are just so pretty and amazing. However, a little out of my price range. However, Victoria from Victoria's Vintage posted about Primarks Summer collection and it featured some of the cutest co-ords, so I might have to head that way.

Primark, Summer 2013.

What do you think?

Victoria, x

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H&M Statement Necklace

First off, I ninety-five percent admit that I am not a jewellery girl. One reason is that I can never ever spell it correctly but mostly, I just don't really like much of it. I think I must just be very fussy and sometimes I think it can get in the way. Don't get me wrong, I have a special place in my heart reserved for my silver-with-a -big-diamond (not set in) engagement ring that I will one day in the (far far away) future be given, but for the most part, jewellery isn't for me.

However, there are those few and far between moments that make up that five percent of my feelings on jewellery and one of them happened only two weeks ago. I spotted this beautiful necklace in H&M for £7.99. I needed something to add a little colour to the black playsuit I bought for my friends eighteenth and this little gem in perfect. You can see how I wore it in my last post.

I think I may now have a new favourite piece of jewellery, which isn't really that hard considering the size of my collection. But just look at it!

Victoria xx

Outfit: Primark Lace Playsuit

Playsuit (belt included) - Primark - Reduced to £7

Necklace - H&M - £7.99

One of my best friends turns eighteen very soon and I wanted to make sure that I have photos of the outfit so that I can blog it. However, I know I won't have time on the day so I got dressed up mid-afternoon, two weeks in advance to take some pictures and to make sure it looked okay.

In real life, it looks a little dressier than it does in the top photo and the lace detail is so pretty. For £7 I don't think it's bad at all. Usually, I don't really like the belts that come with clothes but this one goes really well and cinches it in a little which is always nice.

I haven't decided if I'll pair it with black tights or nude tights on the night. I definitely need tights though, one for the confidence and two, because I can't get my heels on with out them. I also love this necklace. It adds the pop of colour the outfit needs and it just so pretty. 

Love Victoria x

The Body Shop Eye Make Up Remover

The Body Shop - £8

Somebody on Twitter recommended me this product and everyone raves about The BodyShop but I've never really paid attention because I think they stuff is quite expensive. However, I thought I could stretch to £8 and decided to give the Comomile Eye Make Up Remover a go. 

With this product, a little goes a long way. Pouring just the tiniest amount on to a cotton pad will soak the whole pad. It's quite a big bottle as well at 250ml so it will last me a good while. 

The packaging does specify only eye make up remover but I just assumed that it could be used for your whole face. I wouldn't recommend this, it isn't the intended use and made my skin incredibly dry. Obviously I'm only speaking for my self - my skin becomes dry very easily so it might vary depending on your skin type. 

It does remove my eye make up pretty well, the only problem I have is that when i wake up I have slight panda eyes which means I have to use it again or grab a make up wipe. 

Honestly, it is a good product and I don't regret buying it. It does what is says and you get a lot of product for your money but I probably wouldn't purchase it again just because it hasn't jumped out at me. 

Have you tried this or got any alternatives?

Victoria xx