MY JANUARY MUST-BUYS | CLOTHING + ACCESSORIES

Hello everyone! I know that in my goals for 2019 post i said that for January my aim was to spend less and save more, but that being said i really wanted to still share my monthly must-buys post. Seeing as i skipped on sharing my must-buys at the end of last year, i thought i would share with you some of the must-buy items that i picked up towards the end of last year/the start of this year so far...

1. FitBit versa health and fitness smartwatch | amazon exclusive |

So first up is something that i had wanted to get for a while and that is a smartwatch, which i finally ended up getting one for Christmas. Smartwatches are such a great way to track your health and fitness on a daily basic, especially for making sure you get in those 10,000 steps a day. I have the white and rose gold FitBit Versa, which is an exclusive to Amazon edition. I love how sleek the watch it, as well as the fact it goes with anything i wear. My favourite features (which you can keep a track on via the app) are the sleep tracker, exercise features to help achieve your goals and an hours active feature.  

2. damien: a stark novel book six | kindle edition |

I am so excited to get reading this book, as i have loved every single book in the series previous and i highly recommend giving the series a read. These books have always been those that have completely captured me and forced me to want to binge read them, as i just couldn't put them down. The reason for me being so excited for this book is the fact that it is all from Damien's p.o.v and i am so intrigued to know what is going off in that head of his, after all these years just as i was to jump inside Jesse's head in the With This Man book.

3. new look emilee coated jeans | asos |

I picked these up just before Christmas as a back up plan for Christmas Day but i ended up wearing them on New Year's instead. The fit of these are so nice, with a skinny fit but as they are a "jegging type" pull-on jean it makes them super comfortable. I actually mentioned on Twitter how they made me think of Ross from Friend's every time i went to the bathroom and prayed i wouldn't end up in that situation, as this effect trousers always makes me think of that episode.

4. side stripe active wear crop top | primark |

With it being January, of course everyone seems to have gone fitness wear crazy and Primark by far have really impressed me, with their new range of active wear. They have a wide range of sports bra's/crop tops that are just £5, which is such a bargain and they are super comfortable to workout in. They of course also do the matching bottoms to the tops, along side hoodies, sweatshirts and bottoms and everything is such a good price.

5. lips le femme slogan t-shirt | boohoo |

If you have read a lot of my posts previously, then you will know i love Boohoo and especially their slogan t-shirts at the moment. I recently picked up this Le Femme slogan tee in black (which is currently unavailable) but it also comes in white and grey. What i love about Boohoo is the pricing is super affordable, everything is very on trend at the time and the quality of the clothing is always so good.

6. adidas superstar trainers | office |

I am usually only really into wearing all white trainers, that being said my niece actually has this pair of Superstars by Adidas with the black detailing and i thought how nice they looked. So of course over Christmas i got my hands on pair from Office and saved a ton of money on them, as not only did i pick up them in a junior sizing (which is a hack if you are a size 3-5) as they are cheaper in general but they also had a discount over on at the time. 

7. cream cable detail knitted jumper | prettylittlething |

Finally through-out December i had picked up so many different jumpers, mainly from Missguided and of course Prettylittlething. Jumpers are such a winter wardrobe staple as the weather is super cold at the moment and all you want to do is keep warm, yet still look put together. I love, love, love this cream (almost white) cable knitted jumper as it is super cosy. Also looking at the two items together on the page, i feel like the jumper and coated jeans would look good paired together.

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

WHAT I PICKED UP ON BLACK FRIDAY

Hello everyone! So as you will all probably know last Friday was Black Friday, in fact all of last week was pretty much Cyber Week and there were so many deals going on online. I was hoping to make it through Black Friday without making any purchases but of course, i caved and couldn't resist taking advantage of some of the amazing deals on offer. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share what i picked up on Black Friday...

I posted a Black Friday deals and discount codes post, which you can catch up on here. All offers/discount codes were valid at time of purchase, some of the discounts might still be valid or slightly different currently.

1. noisy may leather jacket | 20% off at ASOS |

So on ASOS they had 20% off everything all weekend using the code HELLO20 and there wasn't really anything that i needed but i did decide to add a couple of staple pieces to my wardrobe. I picked up this leather jacket from the brand Noisy May, which i already have a few items in my wardrobe by them and the quality of their clothes are really good. Sizing's run in XS, S, M, L, XL but they are labelled in brackets with UK sizing, i went for an S which is an 8-10 and it fits perfectly (even with jumpers layered underneath).

2. cold shoulder ruffle detail jumper | 25% off at Boohoo |

I actually placed an order on Boohoo at the start of last week when they had a 25% off everything code, which of course i had to take advantage of that. My favourite piece from the entire order that i picked up was this black cold shoulder ruffle detail jumper, as i just thought it would be the perfect more dressy type of jumper because of the detailing. This jumper is actually by the brand Brave Soul, which they also stock on ASOS. Sizing's run in XS, S, M, L, i went for a small and it fits perfectly.

3. black cropped denim jacket | 30% off at PRETTYLITTLETHING |

Another outerwear wardrobe staple i decided to pick up is a new black denim jacket, as i wanted one that was more cropped than the one i had picked up in the summer. As there was 30% off everything using the code EARLY30 discount, i just couldn't not pick the one up that i had previously had my eye on. The sizing runs in regular UK sizing from 4-16, i went for a size 10 for layering but i definitely think i could of got away with a size 8 for just wearing with a tee underneath.

4. black coated denim button down skirt | 30% off at PRETTYLITTLETHING |

The only other item that i picked up on PLT is probably my favourite thing from everything i picked up this Black Friday. I had wanted to pick up a leather or leather look skirt for the festive period and once i saw this one in the site, it just had to go into my basket as it is just what i had in mind. What i like about this one is the silver button detailing down the front. Just like the denim jacket the sizing runs from 4-16 and i also went for a size 10 in this, which is true to size. 

5. white knitted jumper | 20% off everything at H&M |

H&M this autumn/winter has been the place for knitwear and i have picked up so many different ones, as they are super affordable and are great quality/wash nice. This white jumper is super soft/cosy and is a bargain on its own full price, for just £8.99 and then you can take 20% off of that also. Knitwear in H&M runs from size XS-XL and i always tend to opt for an XS, as they run slightly larger. I also picked up some Christmas presents from H&M (which i won't share just in case the people i am buying for are reading this). 

6. the slender blend 1.2K | 45% off everything at Protein World |

Finally something i couldn't say no to was to get another The Slender Blend in stock for when i run out of my current one, as they had 45% off everything using the code BLACKOUT but i actually received a 50% off VIP code via email. This made a 1.2K tub just £16 rather than the usual £31.99, which is such a bargain. The flavours to choose from were Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, Banana, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Mint and White Chocolate/Raspberry. 

Catch up on my favourite nail polishes for autumn/winter: here

xo.

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS + DISCOUNT CODES

Hello everyone! As this Friday is in fact Black Friday and this year there is even more amazing deals going off all this week, from beauty, clothing, electrical, homeware and much more, i thought i would talk about all things Black Friday for today's instalment. I actually shared a similar style of post to this last Black Friday and so many people found it useful, so i thought why not do the same again this year also...

prettylittlething.com | 30% off everything using code: early30 |

boohoo.com | 25% off everything |

missguided | 25% off everything (or off register for first order) |

h&m | up-to 50% off denim and basics (ladies, mens + kids) |

GHD | up-to 30% off selected GHD's |

amazon | new deals added everyday |

 (oral b smart 5 5000 crossaction toothbrush deal of the day 71% off) here |

superdrug | 30% off protein world products + many more black friday deals |

yankee candle | buy one get one 50% off christmas candles |

debenhams | 15% off all beauty + up-to 50% new deals everyday |

argos | up-to 50% black friday even on technology |

dune | extra 5% off 20% off the black friday event using code: MVC24DLNOV18 |

gymshark | up-to 70% off site until 27th november |

joules | up-to 50% off black friday event (perfect for christmas shopping) |

m&s | 3 for 2 on christmas shop + sparks card offers |

wayfair | up-to 70% off + free delivery on all orders over £40 |

all beauty | up-to 60% off selected orders |

matalan | homeware black friday sale |

beautybay | up-to 50% off selected + up-to 30% off everything |

xo.

SEPTEMBER MUST-BUYS | CLOTHES, BEAUTY + MORE

Hello everyone! I know that we are over a week into a new month and i am only just about to share my must-buys for the month of September. Towards the end of August and this past week in September, i have finally started buying a few pieces that are perfect for this coming autumn. That being said this month's must-buys doesn't include only clothing, but also a mixture of beauty and non-beauty buys...

1. adidas originals all white stan smith trainers | £70 |
So i have had my eye on this pair of trainers for a hot minute now and i finally picked myself a pair up a couple of weekends ago. I actually first mentioned these trainers in a things i'm loving on asos right now post back in April, that is how long i have had my eye on them. All white trainers are definitely a favourite of mine when it comes to choosing a pair and i definitely think i am going to be getting a lot of wear out of them this autumn, especially of those casual outfit days.

2. boohoo leopard satin drape tie front top | £20 |
I have noticed that leopard print seems to be making a huge come back this autumn/winter season, as so many different brands have a various range of different pieces from casual to more dress-y styles this tie front top from Boohoo being one of them. This top would be perfect paired with a pair of black jeans, for a more dress-y yet casual night out or a meal out in the evening time.

3. bobbi brown luxe matte lip color in the shade semi-naked | £28 |
We all know how much of a nude lipstick hoarder i am, so there should be no shock that the nude shade from Bobbi Brown's new lipstick collection is included in this post. When it comes to autumn/winter i tend to wear a matte finish lipstick over something glossier, so the formula of these are perfect for the time of year. The shade semi-naked is the most perfect light creamy pink-y, beige nude, which is my favourite shade of nude.

4. h&m striped black jersey top | £6.99 |
Last week i went shopping and i picked up quite a few things from H&M, which i must say my local store has so many great things in at the moment (as well as online). One of my favourite things i picked up is this striped long-sleeved jersey style top with a tiny red heart detailed on it. I think this would be a great everyday transitional piece, where it is still too warm for a jumper but not warm enough for a sleeveless top. This top is a bargain at just £6.99 and it also comes in three other styles but all still striped.

 5. h&m cotton black t-shirt | £3.99 |
Another favourite from my recent trip to H&M is this cotton basic t-shirt i picked up, the reason for this is that i have tried/bought so many basic tee's that are in-expensive yet the quality isn't that great but the quality on these ones are so different. If you go into H&M you will know that they have so many different basic t-shirts, some are a little higher in price and some lower, the ones that are my favourite are £3.99 and they come in plain, as well as a few different patterns. I just picked up a plain black and also a grey one.

6. manilife original peanut butter | £3.75 |
I just couldn't not share this recent peanut butter discovery of mine, as it is honestly the most delicious peanut butter i have ever tried in my life. You are probably thinking, how can one peanut butter be different to any other? but honestly it can and this one is. This peanut butter is literally just peanuts and a pinch of salt, so zero oil or anything added to it and it is filled with healthy goodness. The texture of this peanut butter is almost caramel like, with chunks of peanut through-out and now that i have tried it i don't think i could go back.

7. hydratem8 "living my best life" hydration tracker | £12.99 |
So one of my number one tips and all part of staying super motivated/more healthy is to drink plenty of water. Using a hydration tracker water bottle is great, as you can save the planet by not using so much plastic and it helps motivate you to tell you what you should be drinking. I have been meaning to pick a new bottle up from HydrateM8 for a while now but the new one i wanted to get, always seemed to be out of stock. That being said i finally managed to order the one i wanted, which is one of the 900ml trackers and i drink three of these a day.

8. sweet addiction eBook by J.Daniels | free |
Finally we have a book that i literally read within two evenings, i was the hooked on it. I have never read anything from this author before, so i didn't know what to expect but i loved every minute of it from start to finish. It had me laughing, crying, swooning of the main guy character Reese. I can't wait to pick where book one finished and start on book two soon. If you are looking for a great Kindle read, i definitely recommend downloading this one and what is better you don't lose your money as it is currently free.

 Catch up on August's must-buys instalment: here

xo. 

AUGUST MUST-BUYS | CLOTHING, FOOD, MOVIES + MORE

Hello everyone and Happy August! With it being a new month means only one thing, it is time for another instalment of monthly must-buys. This month i have a good selection of must-buy items from fashion to food and even tv/movies, as well as some upcoming/things i want to pick up ASAP...

1. protein world slender blend | £31.99 (1.2KILO) |

So first up i recently decided to pick up some of the slender blend, as i had been wanting to give it a try for a while now and i thought it would be perfect for something super quick (meal replacement perfect for breakfast time) yet was full of  good stuff. I actually picked mine up whilst they had money off on the site so this huge size only cost £22.99 yet it is usually £31.99 and you get 30 servings out of it. They also come in a wide range of flavours but i decided to just try simple vanilla to begin with, although i do have my eye on chocolate mint.

2. prettylittlething tan large wooden structured clutch | £35 |

If you follow me on Instagram then you might have seen my stories earlier in the week, sharing a few of my favourite things on PLT at the moment and this bag is definitely one of them. I have mentioned in a few different style related posts about how obsessed i am with the whole wooden/wicker bag vibes right now, what makes this one different is you can also pick one up in either black or white and of course the traditional wood colour.

3. primark beauty coconut body scrub | £3 |

When it comes to shower gels, body lotions and scrubs i am all for anything and everything coconut scented, so naturally when i spotted that Primark now have a coconut body scrub i was going to be excited. The scent of this is literally giving me all of the summer holiday/beach vibes and for just £3, what a bargain must-have product to have in your shower this August.

4. boohoo basic swing cami | £5 |

I am always picking up new basic tops as you can never have enough, as they are so good for day to day wear with a pair of jeans. I had tried the cami tops like this from Boohoo before and i wasn't that much of a fan but i am pretty sure they have recently changed them, for the better! I recently picked up a couple, one in black and one in this beautiful mustard colour.

5. topshop panther quilted shoulder bag | £29 |

Ooops another bag, but i am honestly such a sucker for Topshop bags and when i saw this new-in on the site i was just instantly in love. I know we have another month or so left of summer but i think this will make a great transition into autumn bag, re-introducing my favourite a/w colour....black of course!

6. silk fred black leather biker jacket | £49.99 |

So if you have read a few of my posts recently/have been keeping up, then you will probably know that this year i have become a lot more healthy in my lifestyle choices and with that of course i have lost weight. I actually picked up a brand new leather jacket from MissGuided earlier in the year but obviously once the warm weather hit, i wasn't reaching for it anymore. That being said when i did try it on a few days ago, i couldn't believe how much bigger it was on me and i definitely need a smaller sized one. There are always so many different black leather jackets to choose from online/in-stores but at this moment in time, this Silk Fred number is definitely my favourite (well favourite one out of those you don't need a mortgage for).

7. mister tonight kindle book by Kendall Ryan | £2.99 |

Once i had finished my current read, i was browsing through the kindle book store for inspiration on what to read next and i decided to give something a go by Kendall Ryan. I have heard of the author a lot before yet i hadn't read anything buy her and ever since finishing Mister Tonight in just two nights, it definitely left me wondering why i haven't read her books before. The way her books flow, how easy they are to get into is just perfect, i am also currently reading another book by her which i will be talking about in a post coming soon...

8. passionflix | $5.99 / £4.60 per month |

I have spoken about my love for the Passionflix movie service for almost a year now ever since it launched, as it is something that i personally subscribe to also and love. The idea of Passionflix is turning romance books into movies/tv shows, which who doesn't love seeing some of their favourite books turned into film? Getting to the point in just one week, the first tv series to the site will be released (the first three episodes) and that is Driven. Driven is a book series that i have mentioned over the past couple of months, which i decided to read as i hadn't done so already before it was released on screen. I never expected this series to be one of my favourites i have ever read, which has me even more excited to binge watch on release day! 

Catch up on last month's must-buys post HERE...

xo.

THINGS I'M LOVING ON BOOHOO RIGHT NOW

Hello everyone! So for today's instalment i thought i would share with you some clothing, accessories and beauty pieces that i am loving on Boohoo currently. Last month i shared a similar post with you all, but with the things i'm loving on prettylittlething right now which you can catch up on here if you didn't catch it previously...

1. boohoo megan lace trim cami vest | £8 |

One of the main styles of clothing that i always have in my wardrobe is basics, because honestly you can never have too many as they pretty much go with anything and everything. The thing i love about this particular basic on Boohoo right now is how it is a basic but it has this beautiful lace detailing which just adds something a little different. (Also is available in white).

 2. boohoo tess suedette circle eyelet boyfriend belt | £8 |

I still really like the whole Gucci belt dupe style and i also really like how this particular one is a suede finish, rather than leather. I always feel like suede is a little more "dressy" than leather is, as it just adds a different texture to an outfit.

3. boohoo lily woven off the shoulder top | £16 |

One of my favourite style of tops for summer is either cold shoulder or bardot/off the shoulder tops, so naturally i was going to be drawn to this top. That being said the first thing i thought is how beautiful this golden orange colour was, as well as how much i love this style of sleeve and i actually have a top with similar sleeves which i also picked up from Boohoo a month or two ago now.

4. brooke multi strap sandals | £15 |

I have mentioned in several posts before how i literally live in flat sandals in summer time, so you can never have too many pairs. I love metallic finish sandals for when you want something casual but add a little something different to the outfit, these sandals look super comfortable and also come in a rose gold, gold and silver metallic finish.

5. boohoo cosmic dreamer quilted baked highlighter | £5 |

So i am still yet to try anything from Boohoo's makeup range but that being said, i feel like since they launched they have stepped up their game already. I love how they have adapted the whole "nudes" collection vibe, complete with nude pink packaged products and of course this particular highlight was naturally going to catch my eye. I love baked highlighters, as they have the most beautiful texture and i am itching to see if this one is as beautiful as it looks.

6. boohoo holly circle bar and hoop earrings | £5 |

When it comes to jewellery i am all about the little to no jewellery look, so either just some simple earrings or a dainty bracelet. That being said i really love the these circle bar/hoop earrings, which i feel would look really nice with your hair in a nice ponytail when you want something a little extra.

7. boohoo robyn floral tie short sleeve blouse | £14 |

Another style of top that i am loving at the moment is the whole tie/wrap blouse style and i especially love this floral one on Boohoo right now, which could be styled in so many different ways. You could pair this number with either some jeans/denim shorts or even with some blush toned shorts and even some white slim leg trousers.

Catch up on my previous post HERE...

xo.

MAY MUST-BUYS | CLOTHING, HOMEWARE + ACCESSORIES

Hello everyone and Happy May! Firstly if you didn't catch my april favourites: beauty edition post,
then you can catch up on that here and second of all i still can't seem to get my head around the fact we are already five months into this year already! Keeping the new month in mind i thought for today's post i would share with you some of my must-buy items for May, as i have actually been splashing the cash quite a bit because there has been a ton of great spring/summer pieces at the moment...

1. boohoo evelyne crochet trim cold shoulder top | £15 |

So i picked up a few things from Boohoo last week that i am loving, two items especially and everything else was just basics. First up was this cold shoulder almost bardot style top, i really love the whole crochet vibe for summer and i think this will go with a ton of different things. When i ordered it i wasn't sure if it was going to be see-through or not but it isn't, i also got some money off my order as there was a 20% off everything discount.

2. boohoo petite holly western black denim jacket | £25 |

I know i already picked up a new denim jacket last month, which i will get to but i also decided to pick up this black one i saw on Boohoo, as i thought it would be something a little more casual than always opting for a leather jacket when i want to wear something black. This jacket was a bargain at just £20 with the 20% discount, saving me £5 and i also got this in the 5ft 3 and under fit.

3. topshop sade chain shopper bag | £26 |

If you read my recent topshop lust list post then you will probably know that i featured this bag in that post and of course i had to place an order to get the bag. I recently took it for a spin on a shopping day and it comes in handy, as it is super lightweight to carry either on your arm or shoulder and you can fit a ton inside of it. 

4. asos chunky round milky tort flash lens sunglasses | £10 |

This purchase was one of those where you didn't need to put them in your basket but somehow it just happened, stuff like that happens. If you love the whole flash lens vibe when it comes to sunnies, then ASOS is your place to pick up an in-expensive pair. I love a good tortoise print, as i feel like it is the print that always suits me because of my dark brown hair. 

5. topshop hush two strap black sliders | £22 |

In my Topshop lust list post i originally shared this pair of slider sandals in the nude shade, that being said when i went in-store i decided to go with the black pair instead as i just liked the way they looked more. They are super comfy to wear, so i have a feeling i am going to be getting a lot of wear out of them this spring/summer.

6. h&m home glass dispenser | toothbrush mug | from £6.99 |

I am loving the whole coloured glass style in homeware at the moment, especially in this pink colour and paired with gold hardware. My sister actually picked a couple of the toothbrush holders up to use as makeup brush holders and they look so nice, as well as being able to fit so many different sized brushes in them.

7. yankee candle coconut splash candle | from £1.70 |

If you want a candle that screams tropical summer vibes but still has a cosy vibe to it at the same time, then you need to give this candle a smell. I have honestly not smelt a candle so good in a long time and i love a lot of candle scents. This candle isn't straight up coconut scented, you also get notes of fresh water and warm vanilla.

8. asos design denim shrunken jacket | £32 |

Finally this is the denim jacket that i was talking about before and the one i mentioned in my things i'm loving on asos right now post. I love how this denim jacket is cropped, which is what i was looking for and i got just that. I also love how it is super lightweight and not too heavy, unlike some denim jackets. 

xo.

WHAT'S IN MY BOOHOO SAVED ITEMS SECTION

Hello everyone! So many of the big clothing sites if you didn't already know have a "saved" or "wishlist" section on their apps, where you can save the pieces that you have your eye on for a later date. By saving certain pieces you can simply scroll through your saved list, rather than having to search endlessly for something again and place it straight into your shopping cart whenever you like. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would do something a little different and share with you, what's in my BOOHOO saved items section...

1. summer floral woven blouse | £16 |

When it comes to clothes i am such a plain and basics kind of girl, that being said just recently i have been loving a good print. I really like how this orange floral number screams summer, as well as it being quite a versatile item as you could pair it with either blue denim or black and even white. I would probably style this with either a pair of jeans or a wax/leather effect trouser.

2. freya studded t bar sandal (black + nude) | £12 |

Once the warmer weather rolls around i virtually live in flat sandals, especially in the day time and they go with pretty much anything. Last year i actually bought a couple of pairs of different Missguided sandals, which had that "valentino" dupe vibe about them and this year Boohoo are on the trend in both black and nude.

3. boohoo beauty three shade bronzer palette | £5 |

I have heard a bunch of mixed things when it comes to Boohoo's new beauty range, but i am still intrigued to give it a try out for myself and they don't seem to be too too expensive either. Out of everything i think i would like this bronzer palette the most, but i also want to give the nude matte liquid lipsticks a go also.

4. zoey ruffle collar black woven top | £15 |

As i mentioned i am all about those basics and i also love anything black, so much so i would say 85% of my wardrobe is black and i am not even ashamed ha! I love how simple this top is yet it has that slight ruffle on the sleeve and collar, that just gives it a different look than a plain t-shirt would do and it makes it look slightly dainty and feminine looking.

5. molly rip knee high waist black mom jeans | £25 |

Sticking with the black theme, i am on the hunt for a few new pairs of black jeans and it is literally the hardest task for me especially because of how short my legs are. That being said i really like the look of this particular pair, as they are high-wasted and only have a slight ripped effect nothing too major or over the top.

6. ivy oversized blush framed sunglasses | £7 |

Hopefully some time soon we are going to get some form of spring/summer sunshine, so i have my eye on a couple of different cheaper sunnies options just to switch things up. I usually opt for a dark frame or a tortoiseshell print, but i actually love the contrast of the blush frame and the dark lenses and £7 is a pretty good bargain.

7. freya metal rod envelope clutch bag | £12 |

Another thing i am on the hunt for just like the jeans, is a new plain/simple black clutch bag as my current one is in need of an upgrade. Having a black clutch in your wardrobe is such a staple item to have, especially for nights out or when you don't want to be carrying around a huge bag and they tend to go with so many different outfits.

8. aubrey oriental tie waste kimono top | £20 |

I have always been a huge fan of the whole kimono style, whether it be in top form or an actually kimono beach cover up style top and that is probably why i really like this particular one. I love how it has the tie waist in the middle and how slightly longer it is, i definitely love the way it is styled on the model with the blue jeans and is one that could be dressed up or down for a more casual daytime look. 

Catch up on my latest post HERE...

xo.

MY MARCH MUST-BUYS | CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES + BEAUTY

Hello everyone and Hello new month! Where did March spring from? (no pun intended), it honestly felt like January lasted a lifetime and February went in a flash. So the past couple of months at the beginning of the months, i have been sharing a selection of my must-buy items, whether that be the things i have already bought or if i am wanting to buy. That being said so far they seem to be a huge hit views wise, so with that in mind and now we are into a new month here are my March must-buys from clothing to beauty and accessories...

1. bareMinerals gen nude lip lacquer in the shade major | £17 |  
bareMinerals gen nude glow blush in the shade pretty in pink | £22 | selfridges |
Fun fact bareMinerals is probably my favourite high end makeup brand, especially for products like my all time favourite invisible bronze bronzer. They have recently launched a bunch of new gen nude products, which naturally i was going to be excited for especially the nude lip colours.

2. black faux leather jacket | £30 | missguided |
I have been in need of picking up a new black leather jacket, as i have had my other one for some time now and i decided to take a look on the missguided site. I ended up going for this one which to be honest is a bargain at £30, yet it was even more of a bargain as it was included during the 50% off everything on the site so it ended up being £15. I also took full advantage of this 50% off and picked up a few other things, but returned a couple of them as they ended up being too big.

3. casual peplum camisole top | £14 | topshop |
When it comes to tops i am all about stocking up on basics, especially tops like this one as they are so great just to throw on with a pair of jeans and look great paired with a leather jacket. I also like how they come in several different colours, but of course for me it is all about the black.

4. pretty trim bardot top | £22 | topshop |

Another Topshop number that i am loving at the moment is this bardot top, in this gorgeous peachy shade. I actually first mentioned this top in my recent early spring clothing + accessories lust list post and i said how perfect this would be for spring/summer with a pair of jeans, that is if we even end up getting any nice weather in the UK soon!

5. luna oriental kimono wrap dress | £20 | boohoo |

I have really been loving wearing print blouses when it comes to wanting something a little more dressy, then i saw this patterned wrap dress on Boohoo and thought how nice this would look styled in so many ways. You could style it either with heeled boots (ankle or thigh high) or with heeled sandals or block heels.

6. layla basic crew neck t-shirt | £5 | boohoo |

As i mentioned before i like to stock up on basics, as they always come in handy so when i placed a Boohoo order i decided to pick a few of these up whilst i was on the site. Of course i went for a couple of the black, but i also picked up a grey one and a mocha colour (which looks more of a nude colour). 

7. yellow tie up block heel sandals | £42 | river island |

Another item that i mentioned in my recent early-spring lust list is these gorgeous block heel sandals from River Island, which as i mentioned in that post i am obsessed with this yellow colour. I have a feeling these sandals are going to be a summer outfit staple, which you could either dress up or dress down.

8. with this man by jodi ellen malpas | £5.43 | amazon |

Finally the thing that i am probably so excited for at the end of the month, which is the next chapter in the This Man series of books. If you read my recent music, tv + books at the moment post then you will probably know how i started re-reading the series just to refresh my memory (well that is my excuse anyway). I definitely recommend giving this series a read, especially if you are a sucker for an alpha male and Jesse is the lord of alpha males!

 I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

xo.

TIPS + TRICKS | HOW TO STAY STYLISH FOR LESS

Hello everyone! Staying "on-trend"/up to date on style could be seriously costly, but it honestly doesn't have to be that way at all and there are so many ways to stay stylish for less money. This doesn't just count for clothing, style is more than just clothes it is also accessories, lifestyle choices and beauty. With that in mind for today's post, i thought i would share with you some of my tips and tricks on how to stay stylish on a budget...

1. swap designer labels for high-street pieces

You might think you are getting the best by spending the extra cash on a designer bag or clothing, yet you might be surprised what you can get on the high-street or online for a lot less. If you are a lover of designer handbags, then a way to get your hands on something super similar is by shopping on shein. This is where i picked up my "chanel boy bag" dupe from and the quality of the bags are really good for the price point. 

2. wait until there is a discount code or sale

When it comes to shopping online the best thing to usually do is wait it out, especially until there is a discount code or the item comes on sale. Clothing sites which have so many affordable versions of on trend pieces such as Boohoo, MissGuided and PrettyLittleThing have discount codes available weekly if not daily. This way you can pick up some items you have your eye one and save money by doing so.

3. save money on having your nails done by diy'ing them at home

Having a manicure/acrylics/gel nails every couple of weeks or once a month can quickly become costly at around £30 a time, save yourself money by giving yourself a manicure at home. Whether that be simply painting them, or adding your own acrylics which are simple to apply and can be picked up from as little as £1 from Primark (they are my favourites). Even if you like to get creative with nail art, watch tutorials or search Pinterest for easy step by step guides on how to re-create it on your own nails.

4. choose drugstore makeup over high-end makeup

When it comes to makeup i do love a good high-end product but there are definitely a lot of drugstore products that i love even more, especially when it comes to foundations. Wearing high-end makeup every single day can become costly, especially because you are going through things quicker so swap out your high-end foundation/concealer for everyday use and limit using high-end to weekends/special occasions. 

5. choose pieces that will go with multiple things

If you are going to invest in something, make sure before buying it is something that is going to go with more than one thing. There is no point in wasting your money on something you can wear only once, or with only one outfit. One of my favourite things to do is wear a simple outfit and switch up the way it looks with a different jacket, coat, cardigan and shoes. 

6. style your hair different

Another really easy step to look put together/stylish is to put in a little more effort when it comes to your hair, you could be wearing a simple pair of jeans and top but look really put together with a really easy to do hairstyle. My favourite thing to do is a easy DIY salon looking blow-dry at home, which i mentioned in a recent beauty hacks i swear by post. I also love doing voluminous waves, which can be super quick and easy to do by placing your hair in a high pony-tail and curling as you normally would before removing the hair-tie. 

7. how to afford luxury fragrances

Smelling good is sometimes as good if not the perfect way to finish off a stylish look and perfume can be super expensive, but there are ways to dodge the cost. A great tip is to shop/search for designer fragrance dupes from places such as Next, M&S, Primark and New Look for a lot less. Other great ways are to try out a fragrance subscription service or even shop duty free/sales. 

8. make your old clothes new again

Another great way to switch up some of your current wardrobe pieces is to do a little DIY on them, whether that be adding rips to a plain pair of jeans or making them into shorts. There are so many great step by step ways on how to DIY your clothing/accessories on Pinterest, which you would be surprised at how simple they are to do. If DIY isn't really your thing, you can also add things to an existing outfit such as a belt.

Catch up on my previous tips + tricks post HERE...

xo.

MY FEBRUARY MUST-BUYS | CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES + BEAUTY

Hello everyone! So last month i shared a different style of post to my blog, sharing my must-buys for the month of January. This post included some of the items i had recently picked up or some of the items that i wanted to pick up during the month. With that in mind and seeing as it is now February i thought i would share this months must-buy items, from clothing to accessories, tech items and of course beauty...

1. | boohoo suedette biker jacket | £38 |

I have seen quite a few different "suedette" style biker jackets including a khaki coloured one which would definitely break the bank, that being said boohoo has a similar style jacket for a lot less and it comes in a few different colours. I love this neutral coloured one, as well as the black one!

2. | lush cosmetics tisty tosty bath bomb | £3.50 |

There is only one thing better or equally as good as Christmas products from Lush and that is Valentine's day, Prince Charming has been my favourite shower gel for years but i believe they have stopped stocking it now. Even though this has happened there is a bunch of amazing smelling products including one of my favourite bath bombs at the moment!

3. | skinnydip dalmatian card holder | was £8 now £5 |

Ever since getting my new purse, which i shared in last months must-buys i have been struggling for room for all of my cards so i decided i definitely needed to pick a card holder up. I fell in love with how cute/classic this one from Skinnydip was and it is so in-expensive. 

4. | adidas originals campus trainers | £55.99 |

I have been lusting after these trainers in this icey pink shade for so long, that it just got ridiculous that i didn't buy myself a pair already. I have recently really got back into wearing trainers more, they are just so comfy and look great with so many different outfits!

5. | h&m beauty warm desert blush | £8.99 |

I have heard so many different things about H&M makeup, that i really want to give some things a try. I love how a lot of the packaging is giving me Tom Ford makeup vibes but for a lot less money, especially this blush shade which really has my attention.

6. | le specs liar liar cat-eye sunglasses | £40 |

I recently broke my current sunglasses which i loved but i wasn't all that mad, because they weren't every expensive. So i decided to go on the hunt for a new pair and fell in love with this surprisingly cheap for net-a-porter and they are my favourite style and tortoiseshell print.

7. | the man in the black suit kindle book by sylvain reynard | £4.66 |

So i have recently started to read this book which i mentioned in my recent "books i want to read in 2018" post and oh my oh my, i am equally as hooked/obsessed as i was when i read Gabriel's Inferno by the same author. Definitely a must-read book this month!  

8. | lancome custom highlight drops | £26 |
I am completely obsessed with liquid highlighters, so naturally when i laid eyes on this new launch from Lancome of course i was going to want to get my hands on some. There is four different shades available but my favourite by far is the shade called golden glow.

9. | prettylittlething black oversized knitted jumper | £25 |
Everyone needs that basis black knit in their wardrobe and mine is in need of being replaced, more specifically with a more thick knit and this one from PLT is perfect for that. I love jumpers from the brand as they are such great quality, wash nice and aren't expensive!

10. | skinnydip pretty cute iPhone phone case | £6 |
I recently picked up a new phone case from my favourite place to get them from and that is of course Skinnydip, because of how many cools prints they have. I actually had my eye on this "pretty fucking cute" one for a while now, so seeing as it was in the sale i couldn't resist!

11. | yankee candle rainbow cookie candle | from £1.71 |
Finally i am completely obsessed with the new scents launched on Yankee Candle, especially this rainbow cookie scent. This scent is two of the types of scents i love together both sweet and fresh, as it is infused with soft vanilla, citrus and peach. The packaging colour/design also!

Catch up on my january must-buys blog post HERE...

xo.

CURRENT NON-BEAUTY FAVOURITES

Hello everyone! It came to my attention the other day that it has been a hot minute since i last did a non-beauty related favourites post, talking all things non beauty related obviously. Seeing as it is December i am loving a whole bunch of different festive related things like food, music and tv/movies, as well as a few fashion favourites. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share my current non-beauty favourites.

| fashion favourites | miss selfridge checked scarf (similar linked) |

During "Black Friday" week i picked up this scarf (shown in image) in House of Fraser, i was looking to stock up on a few different scarves for the winter months anyway but when i spotted this particular one, i just couldn't leave it in the shop. I love all the different shades of pinks, with the slight blue and yellow accents as i don't really have anything like this in my wardrobe. It was also such a bargain, as it was £8 down from £16.

| fashion favourites | prettylittlething + boohoo |

For clothing at the moment i have really been loving both pretty little thing and boohoo also, they both have so many great knitwear pieces, coats/jackets and especially this boohoo faux fur gilet. I love faux fur jackets/gilet's, as they can add a little something extra to a plain outfit during the cold months. I also have a similar black faux fur gilet that i have been wearing again, which i picked up last winter from pretty little thing.

| music favourites | mariah carey merry christmas (spotify link) |

So towards the end of November and during the whole of December, the majority of music that i have playing on my Spotify is Christmas music and of course the most played album the same as every year is Mariah Carey's classic Merry Christmas album. I also love all the classics pretty much the same as every year, Spotify have some really great festive playlists under the Seasons Greetings genre.

| movie favourites | christmas movies (netflix link) |

Just like with music, from November right up until January i am constantly watching Christmas movies as they are just the best aren't they? I love how feel good a lot of them are and the Christmas24 channel is constantly playing on the TV, as i love the tv Christmas movies the best and the classics of course. Netflix also have a bunch of new festive films which have been recently added, along side a few other channels. If you want to know a huge list of some of my favourite Christmas movies, then tweet me @iamkatiee_ and i will do a separate post.

| food + drink favourites |

Is it just me of does anyone else use the whole of December as an excuse to nibble on something naughty more than usual? by saying "ok seeing as it is Christmas" ha! With that in mind at the moment food-wise i am living for all of the sweet treat snacks, especially mince pies, terry's chocolate orange (these popping candy ones are amazing) and also white chocolate covered oreo's, which are the best thing in the whole world anyway. Drink-wise which i have mentioned in a different post, i am living for the Starbucks festive drinks made with soy milk.

Catch up on last weeks blog post instalments...

| winter wonderland | christmas homeware picks | quick no makeup, makeup |

xo. 

AUTUMN/WINTER KNITWEAR PICKS

Hello everyone! When it comes to the autumn/winter months, there is nothing better than layering up in something cute yet cosy and knitwear is one of my favourite items of clothing to go for. This autumn/winter season there are so many really nice items available online and in-stores, with that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you a selection of my favourite knitwear pieces at the moment.

1. boohoo beige mia all over pearl embellished jumper

Boohoo is actually one of my favourite places for knitwear and i own quite a few different pieces from jumpers to cardigans. I really like how this jumper is simple, cosy yet it still has something different about it with the pearl embellishment. This jumper also comes in blush, as well as grey and retails for £28GBP.

2. h&m light beige marl off-the-shoulder jumper

I love off-the-shoulder tops/jumpers and i really like this one because it isn't too much of a thick knit, yet it would still keep you warm but not over warm. I think this would look really nice paired with some simple black jeans and heeled boots. This jumper also comes in grey and retails for £17.99GBP.

3. new look camel faux pearl ladder knit jumper

As you can probably tell i am a fan of the natural knit jumpers, this camel coloured one from New Look (which also comes in grey) included. This jumper has similar detailing to the Boohoo pearl embellished but this jumper is a ladder knit finish, which is so easy to just throw on and you're comfy and good to go. This jumper retails for £27.99GBP and is available on both New Look in-store and online, as well as ASOS. 

4. topshop camel super soft crew neck jumper

Even though this particular jumper by Topshop is also a "camel" coloured knit, i feel like this one is warmer in tone to the one by New Look and also this one is a different finish of knit. These particular jumpers come in quite a few different colours and are a super soft knit, this jumper retails for £36GPB.

5. boohoo black erin cold-shoulder jumper

Another knitwear piece from Boohoo and another one of my favourite styles just like i mentioned above, i love a classic black cold shoulder piece as they go with everything. I also have a cold-shoulder cardigan which i purchased from Boohoo recently as well. This jumper retails for £20GBP, which is a bargain.

6. shein v neckline twist front sweater

I really like this particular style of jumper that seems to be on-trend this autumn/winter and that is this v neckline jumper with a twisted front, i like how it is simple yet different as i am not into patterns when it comes to jumpers. MissPap also have a really nice one similar to this one (available in three colours) but this one is a bargain, retailing for only £15.60GBP also coming in three colours. 

7. miss selfridge camel frill sleeve knitted jumper

Yet another "camel" coloured jumper, this time one with this beautiful sleeve detailing which is similar to the style of jumpers i love but with a frill detailing. When i was looking on the Miss Selfridge website, there wasn't too many sizes left but you can also get your hands on one from ASOS and it retails for £35GBP.

8. boohoo diana cold shoulder moss stitch jumper

Last but not least we have the bargain of the post and another cold-shoulder/Boohoo combination. This jumper is a classic piece that would go with pretty much anything you paired it with, it also comes in not one, not two but thirteen different colours and retails for only £12.

Catch up on last weeks posts here:

tips & tricks on how to save money/get organised for christmas

music at the moment

  six beauty tricks that actually make a difference

xo.

PRE-FALL WISHLIST

Hello everyone! Seeing as we are now well into August (aka basically the last month of summer), the summer sales are in full swing and all of the autumn/winter pieces are starting to come out. I have already seen a bunch of pieces both beauty and style related, that will be perfect for the transition time between late summer and autumn. So for today's post i thought i would share those particular pieces that i am lusting after.

1. smashbox photo finish primerizer
The lazy girls perfect skin-prep products, as it moisturises and primes in one.

2. estée lauder double wear nude water fresh foundation
I am a huge double wear fan, so of course i need to try the new nude water fresh version.

3. charlotte tilbury eyes to mesmerise in the shade marie antoinette

4. becca light chaser highlighter for face and eye in the shade champagne dream
I mean, who doesn't need more highlighters in their collection?

5. urbay decay naked heat warm eyeshadow palette
This palette scream autumn as well as being my kind of shades, but it is currently OFS!

6. peter thomas roth water drench cloud cream
With the weather transitioning it can be hard on dryer skin types, this would be a saviour.

7. too faced melted latex liquid lipstick in the shade bite me

8. bareMinerals gen nude matte liquid lipstick in the shade bo$$

9. boohoo pearl oversized denim jacket
I love this particular denim jacket with the pearl detail, great for styling a plain outfit.
10. topshop ria floral cross body chain bag
How luxurious and chic does this Topshop bag look? It also comes in black but i love the white!
11. asos black lace up pointed ballet flats
12. river island beige tortoiseshell oversized sunglasses
As these are a beige tortoiseshell with dark frames, they will pair with autumn outfits.
13. boohoo off the shoulder jumper
14. river island light blue 3D flower crossbody bag
Another super chic bag, i love how similar this bag shape is to the Givenchy Pandora bags!
15. missguided double collar tie belt mac jacket
16. forever 21 contemporary open-knit cardigan
I love this particular colour knit during the autumn, as it suits my skin/hair tones and my favourite way to style a cardigan like this is with a plain black top and black jeans!

♥