Teeth Whitening Challenge

Hello everyone.

Happy bank holiday! Today was a great day waking up on a Monday and not having to go to work wasn't it? Ahh, got to love May.

So, today I'm doing a slightly different post for you all in the sense that I'm setting myself a challenge and you will all be updated with my progress.

For many years now I've wanted the Hollywood smile aka, super white teeth. Now I'm not going to lie, as you can see from the below picture, my teeth aren't that bad but I'd still like them a lot whiter. 

I was tempted to save money and get them whitened professionally however, seeing as there is so many products on the high street I thought, why not give them a try first and if all goes to plan I will of saved myself hundreds! 

So, how am I going to achieve that Hollywood white smile you ask? 

I was in Boots on Saturday and picked up Colgate's Max White One Active toothpaste and mouthwash (which was on offer guys) and it promises to give you one shade lighter teeth in just one week. Sounds great right! I also picked up from Superdrug a white ago however never opened it so it's all good, this pd Beauty Sleep serum which you apply to your teeth and gums every evening after brushing your teeth and leave it to work its magic overnight. It was only a couple of quid too so thought I'd give it a shot.

I started this process yesterday so I shall take a photo of my teeth each week and give you all an update in one month.

In addition to these products, I've stopped drinking my beloved Diet Coke and have been drinking a lot more water lately which I think is going to help too.

Have you tried any teeth whitening products?

April Favourites

Hello everyone.

It's that time of the month again where I fill you in with what I've been loving this April. I literally cannot believe it is May already. Seriously what the hell?! This means, it almost been 1 year since I handed my dissertation and business plan in and finished Uni. Oh my god.






















This months favourites consists of makeup, skincare and a random one thrown in.

My first favourite is Urban Decay's Naked 2 palette. My sister bought me this for Christmas after I decided I wanted to start wearing eye shadow more. This past month I've been using this palette even more and I love it! Yes, I admit, I'm a bit late on the band wagon but it really is a perfect palette. I've been wearing Booty Call, Chopper and Tease the most this month.

The next product I've been loving this month is this hand cream from Cien. My mum picked it up for me from either Lidl or Aldi after I was complaining about how dry my hands have gotten. I think it was only £1 maybe £2 but its amazing! It leaves my hands really soft and hydrated without leaving them feeling greasy. Such a bargain!

I spoke briefly about this product in my Evening Pamper Routine post which you can read more on here. I've just become obsessed with this Rosehip Oil from Trilogy. I've been using it every evening for the past 2 months and I really think it has made a slight, slight, slight improvement to my acne scars. So I really recommend this oil. Like I've said before, if it's good enough for the future Queen, it's good enough for me.

My final favourite this month is one of the reason I have been blogging less lately. Let me introduce you to Friday Night Lights. It originally aired from 2006 - 2011 however I don't ever remember it airing in the UK as I watch a lot of telly and feel I would not have missed this. It has a few faces in it you may recognise like Shane from Greys Anatomy, Matt from The Vampire Diaries, Vivian from AHS and Todd from Breaking Bad. All 5 seasons are on Netflix and if you loved One Tree Hill you'll adore this!

What have been your favourites in April?

OOTD - Dungarees Lovin'

Hello everyone.

Today I have an outfit post for you all. 

I'm a sucker for a pair of dungarees. I've been looking for a pair of full length ones for well over 2 years. I initially wanted blue ones, however I just could never find the perfect pair. Or if I did, they were always sold out in my size. Then I decided, do you know what, I really like black dungarees! I bought this pair from ASOS and they are so comfy. They're that really nice, soft denim and are the perfect fit. JOYUS!

This t-shirt always reminds me of the 70/80's era. I think its because of the colouring on the neck line and sleeves. I love it anyway.

I finished the outfit with my trusty hightop converse which were actually my first ever pair that I bought in Florida when I was 12 years old. How time flies...

Have you got a pair of dungarees? If so, where from?

Top - Topshop
Dungarees - ASOS
Shoes - Converse

My Evening Pamper Routine

Hello everyone.

Today I'm doing something new for me which is to give you an insight into my evening pamper routine. I personally love these types of posts because its a good way to see what other people love and normally temps me into buying new things.

I do a pamper evening once a week without fail because I think you should always give your skin a bit of love considering the amount you put it through everyday. I normally do this on a Saturday or Sunday. 

I also think the reason I'm so obsessed with skincare is because I suffered from really bad acne as a teen, so bad I was put on Roacutane which the dermatologist only prescribes if its super bad, because there were some cases of suicides (I thankfully only gained dry skin.) So I think thesis why I love to treat my skin and hear about new products that could well, change my life.

So, onto what I actually do...

Step 1 - If I have been wearing makeup that day I remove it with my trusty Garnier Mincellar Cleansing Water. I love this stuff as it gets rid of all my makeup and it is much more gentle than wipes. If I haven't been wearing makeup that day then I won't do this step.

Step 2 - I use this amazing exfoliant from REN which is the Micro Polish Cleanser. I love this so much! It really buffs away any dry skin and even though it is a scrub, it doesn't leave my skin red or feeling like I have exfoliated. 

Step 3 - I apply Sanctuary's 5 Minute Thermal Detox Mask all over my face and leave it for 10 minutes as I feel 5 just isn't enough. This mask is great because it starts to heat up as you rubbed it into your skin and when you wash it off, it leaves my skin feeling super clean and fresh.

Step 4 - The next step is another mask in the cult product that is REN's Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask. This mask is just fabulous! It was included in my February favourites if you want to read more. I leave it on for 10 minutes before washing it off and my skin feels so soft! I find my makeup the next day always applies smoother when I use this.

Step 5 - The next product I use is something I've been using for over a year now and I really can't get enough! It's another favourite amongst bloggers in, La Roche-Posay Effacular Duo. I apply this to areas of my skin that are slightly red so my cheeks, and also to areas such as my chin and forehead just out of paranoia to prevent spots. I've been obsessed with this product for so long because it's just amazing and lasts FOREVER! I've been using this since February 2014 and this is only my 3rd bottle. When I have a spot I put it on and it clears much faster than before I used to use it.

Step 6 - After I have applied my Effacular Duo, I leave my skin for around 15 minutes then I put a pea size amount of Tretinoin cream all over my face. During the summer I started a course of 5 sessions of Derma Pen to help reduce the appearance of my acne scars and the doctor recommended getting this cream. Tretinoin is used to treat fine wrinkles, dark spots or rough skin on the face caused by damaging sun rays. It works by lightening the skin, replacing older skin with newer skin and slowing down the way the body removes skin cells that may have been harmed by the sun. I only use it once a week as I found when I used it 2-3 times a week it dried by skin out as that is one of the side effects. It is however good to have in my routine as its a vitamin A cream which is recommended to have in your routine. Plus if it can prevent fine lines, I'm all for it!

Step 7 - The penultimate step is my moisturiser. I use a different cream in the evening mainly to save my Embryolisse Lait-Creme. The moisturiser I use is actually from Primark's PS Love range. It is their 8 Hour Deep Hydration Face Cream. I apply this all over my face and neck about 20-30 minutes after applying my Tretinoin cream. I really like this moisturiser as it isn't greasy on my skin and at about £2, you really can't go wrong.

Step 8 - The final step in my pamper evening routine is an oil in the, Trilogy Rosehip Oil. Kate Middleton actually uses this hence the reason I had to buy! It is meant to help with scars, stretch marks and so on. Kind of like bio oil. I'm not going to say to much about this product as it is in my April Favourites post which will be up on Friday, so you'll have to wait and see....

I hope you enjoyed this post. Let me know what you like to use when you're having a little pamper session.

OOTD - Denim Skirt And V-Neck Top

Hello everyone!

Today is an outfit post for you all. 

I'm obsessed with this button through skirt from ASOS. I was finally able to buy it about a month ago after trying since before Christmas. This skirt was ALWAYS sold out! This skirt is also perfect at acing my all time favourite trend, the 70's.

I teamed this beaut white v-neck top and my croc ankle boots to bring the outfit together.

Top - Topshop
Skirt - ASOS
Boots - Schuh

Coachella Best Dressed

Hello everyone!

Again, apologies for the lack of posting! I've become slightly obsessed with Friday Night Lights and have been watching episodes as soon as I get home from work to then realise it's time for bed. Fear not, they'll be plenty of posts this week. Promise. 

Coachella had its first weekend of festivities this weekend and I was SO JEALOUS! I've been dying to go for so many years now that a piece of me dies every year I'm not there. I'm determined to go next year so I can release my inner hippy flower power.

I love everything about Coachella. One, the fact it's a festival and a festival where you won't be wearing shorts and crop tops praying it doesn't rain and turn arctic cold a-la english festivals. I also love the whole spirit and vibe everyone gets into. You only had to watch their snapchat story to feel the love.

So, who were my favourite Coachella gals you ask? 

Avid festival goer Alexa Chung and all round babe always kills it wherever she goes. I always admire her festival style; effortless and chic.

Another mega babe I always love to see at Coachella is Katy Perry. She is never afraid to try crazy styles and Coachella is no different, she always brings the fabulous. I love love this see through dress and pray I find one similar somewhere....

My girl crush on Jourdan just keeps growing. I love that she dyed her hair especially for the festival and flashed her best assets. Girl those legs are never ending!

Who were your fave looks?

OOTD - Culottes In Spring

Hello everyone.

Hope you all had a lovely Easter and enjoyed the 4 day weekend, although I do keep thinking today is Sunday! It's such a beautiful day today and I really hope it lasts as I'm sick of grey clouds and rain.

I looove these culottes! I blogged about them way back in December on my old blog as a possible Christmas Eve outfit. They're great because you can dress them up or do as I have here, and wear with a pair of slip ons.

I wore just a simple black crop top and denim jacket to finish the outfit.

How have you spent your bank holiday?

Jacket - Vintage
Top - Missguided
Culottes - ASOS
Shoes - TK Maxx