WHAT I EAT IN A DAY

Hello everyone! So for today's post i am back with another what i eat in a day post and of course it is another healthy one, as i am still trying to stick to whole 80% good, 20% maybe not so good lifestyle. I am finding that this "diet" which i hate using the term diet (i would much prefer to use the work lifestyle because diets are classed as temporary), is working so well for me and i am finding myself not craving bad foods all of the time. Today's what i eat in a day is in the 80% section, that being said i would love to share at some point more of the 20% section too because we all have those days from time to time...

As i mentioned in my previous what i eat in day post, i usually switch between one of four different breakfast options and even though it is summer this day i went with porridge. This porridge i made 40g of oats, one scoop of chocolate brownie flavoured diet protein blend from MyProtein, 150ml of unsweetened almond milk and then i topped it with some mixed nuts and seeds, as well as a little bit of honey. 

Lunch time and i am actually having the same as i did in the last post ironically, all though i have also been obsessed with having hummus on toast or even hummus on the ryvita thins you can get. So of course this is another one of my favourite lunches, which is smashed peas on wholemeal seeded bread toasted and topped with dried crushed chilli.

Finally for dinner i am having one of my favourite "summer" dinner dishes, which is roasted veggies, bulgur wheat and halloumi. For the roasted vegetables it is basically just mixed peppers, squash or sweet potato, red onion, garlic and of course mixed in to the bulgur wheat and then topped with some pan done halloumi and some more crushed chilli because i just love anything including chilli.

This particular day for drinks i had around 3 litres of water, an unsweetened almond milk iced latte, a peppermint tea and a raspberry pepsi max.

Catch up on my previous what i eat in a day post: here

xo.

WHAT I'M LISTENING TO ON SPOTIFY AT THE MOMENT

Hello everyone! I think it has been a good few months now since i last did a music at the moment update and so much has changed in those months, as every artist that i love seems to finally have released new content and it couldn't of come at a better time with this warmer weather because lets face it summer isn't summer without music. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you what music i am loving listening to Spotify at the moment, which is going to put you in that summer mood for sure...

( click on the song title to play song on Spotify )

heat - chris brown feat. gunna

 no guidance - chris brown feat. drake

ex - ty dolla $ign feat. YG

vibez - jordin sparks, elijah blake

money in the grave - drake feat. rick ross

que pretendes - j balvin feat. bad bunny

thought i knew you - nicki minaj feat. the weeknd

who's - jacquees

dirty remix - tank feat. chris brown, feather, rahky

come together - chris brown feat. H.E.R

lurkin' - chris brown feat. tory lanez

up all night - william singe

purple emoji - ty dolla $ign feat. j.cole

sexy - chris brown feat. trey songz

your peace - jacquees feat. lil baby

ex remix - kiana ledé feat. lil baby

love riddim - rotimi

all of my life - jacquees feat. chris brown

feels - kehlani

please me - cardi b feat. bruno mars

dangerous - meek mill feat. jeremih

you stay - dj khaled feat. meek mill j balvin, lil baby, jeremih

moonlight - yo trane

jealous - dj khaled, chris brown, lil wayne, big sean

love language - kehlani

paradise - khalid

suncity - khalid feat. empress of

taste - tyga feat. offset

wild thoughts - dj khaled, rihanna, bryson tiller (still obsessed)

civil war - russ

chi chi - trey songz, chris brown

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

BOOKS I WANT TO READ THIS SUMMER

Hello everyone! So for today's post i thought i would talk all things summer reads, in the form of a books i want to read this summer. To me summer and winter and the two perfect seasons for reading, winter for getting cosy with a good book and summer for a good read for your holiday/reading in the garden. There are so many new/upcoming books to read this season, so i am excited to get reading the following...

1. my life in shambles by karina halle | buy on amazon |

They say bad things happen in threes, after my boyfriend broke off our engagement, I lost my apartment, and was laid off from my job, I can definitely attest to that. So when my two sisters invited me to ring in the new year in Ireland, I decided to throw all caution to the wind and go for it. I was going to let “saying yes” be my new resolution. Little did I know I’d spend New Year’s Eve having a hot and dirty one-night stand with Padraig McCarthy, one hell of a sexy Irishman. I also didn’t know that the brooding and intense sex god was one of Ireland’s top rugby players.

2. the two-week arrangement by kendall ryan | buy on amazon |

Dear Sexy AF Intern, I know you don't particularly care that I'm the CEO of this company, and you're just an intern. I also know you're not impressed by my power or my wealth, and that's fine. You think you've got me all figured out from working alongside me for two weeks, but you don't know me. Not really. You don't know that I'm a single dad to twin toddlers, or that those two little girls matter more to me than this entire hotel chain. I'm not interested in starting something deep and meaningful, but what I am interested in is the way your body reacts to mine when we're in the same room. You probably assume the concentration on my face is work-related, when in reality, I'm figuring out which I want more--to nail you against the wall, or to bend you over my desk. While you're too disciplined to act on it, I'm not. And the night you stepped into my limo, all bets were off.

3. seven nights of sin by kendall ryan | buy on amazon |

Part two to the two-week arrangement. He's the powerful CEO. I'm the know-it-all intern. Things went further than they should have, but I don't have any regrets. Well, maybe just one... I went and did the one thing he told me not to – fall in love with him. Now I have seven days to prove my trust and devotion. Turns out money is a powerful drug, but love is even more addictive.

4. imperfect match by corinne michaels | buy on amazon |

Rule number one for a professional matchmaker? Don’t fall in love with your client. I screwed that up when I fell for my best friend, Reid Fortino. He’s gorgeous, successful, and sexy as hell. I figured it would be easy to find him a match and save the family business at the same time. But the more time I spend attempting to find the perfect girl, the more I realise how much I want him for my own. What’s the harm if we give in for just one night? I should have known that would never be enough. Now I’m on the verge of losing my job and my heart. We were an imperfect match from the start, but I don’t know how to let him go.

5. kickin' it by rachel van dyken | buy on amazon |

Successful, high-profile sports agent Matt Kingston thinks he can handle anything. Then soccer player Parker Speedman shows up at his door. She is young and gorgeous, has natural talent, and is looking for a team. She’s also a hothead with a punchy past who floored her last coach on live TV. Despite his misgivings, Matt agrees to be both her agent and her coach. Professional common sense says she’s off-limits. But what can he say about the raw attraction between them?

6. faking ms. right by claire kingsley | buy on amazon |

Everly Dalton is a walking, talking, martini-drinking dating disaster. Forget kissing frogs. She can’t even get past the first date. But at work, she’s a badass the longest-running assistant billionaire Shepherd Calloway has ever had. Her coworkers wonder how she handles the big bad wolf and never gets bit. Shepherd Calloway isn’t interested in being anyone’s sugar daddy. Tired of women who only want him for his money, he swears off dating, determined to focus on running his empire. Until his gold-digging ex hits him where it hurts, putting him in a difficult position. His solution to have Everly pose as his live-in girlfriend is obviously crazy. But the timing is uncanny. It just so happens Everly needs a favor from her boss a big and awkward one and this could ensure everyone gets what they want.

7. butterfly in frost by sylvia day | buy on amazon |

Once, I would never have imagined myself here. But I’m settled now. In a place I love, in a home I renovated, spending time with new friends I adore, and working a job that fulfils me. I am reconciling the past and laying the groundwork for the future. Then Garrett Frost moves in next door. He’s obstinate and too bold, a raging force of nature that disrupts the careful order of my life. I recognise the ghosts that haunt him, the torment driving him. Garrett would be risky in any form, but wounded, he’s far more dangerous. I fear I’m too fragile for the storm raging inside him, too delicate to withstand the pain that buffets him. But he’s too determined…and too tempting. And sometimes hope soars above even the iciest desolation.

8. unexpected by kelly rimmer | buy on amazon |

The next three decades of Abby Herbert’s life are as carefully planned out as the last three were. Best career ever? Check. Great friends, one of whom she lives with in a stunning Tribeca apartment? Check. Perfect man to share her dream family? Surely just a matter of time. But then she gets devastating news from her doctor—if she wants to get pregnant, she needs to get started on that by…well, yesterday. On the bright side, she has the perfect person in mind to be the father. Tech entrepreneur Marcus Ross has been harbouring decidedly not-friends feelings toward Abby. He doesn’t want to lose her and, knowing his feelings are one-sided, he’s been trying to move on. When he learns about the curve-ball Abby’s just been hit with, he promises to be there for her however she wants him to be, even if the idea of fatherhood is a little complicated for him right now. But it isn’t long until boundaries start to blur, and a deal struck between friends starts to turn into something perilously close to feelings that could change everything.

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

WHAT I EAT IN A DAY

Hello everyone! So we are half way into the year and i am finally getting around to sharing a what i eat in a day post, which i did mention that i was going to try and do more of. That being said one thing i have been committed to this year as i mentioned back in January, was to continue eating as healthy as possible just as i did back in 2018. I tend to switch up what i am eating a lot of the time, which i feel is key when trying to follow a more healthy lifestyle and this way you aren't going to get bored and reach for the more unhealthy options...

For breakfast i do tend to switch between one of four things, which consists of either yoghurt, porridge, protein shake/smoothie or cereal and today it was a yoghurt kind of morning. This yoghurt is the 0% fat greek style with honey and i had around 4 or 5 tablespoons of this before topping with some dried mixed fruit, homemade no added sugar granola, sunflower seeds and a little peanut butter on the side. 

Lunch time and this particular day i had a favourite of mine, which i have shared in this style of post in the past and that is of course smashed peas on toast. This particular bread is a wholemeal seeded bread, which i of course toasted and topped with peas that i simply cooked and smashed with a fork before topping off with some chilli flakes for some added heat and flavour.

Dinner time and probably one of my favourite dinners at the moment, which is of course stir fry. Stir fry is not only tasty, quick and easy to do but also a great way of getting all your veggies in for the day in one go. This particular stir fry had chicken breast, a ton of mangetout, sweetcorn, fresh red chilli and rice. I also can't help myself from added a lot of sriracha mayo, which is one of my favourite things at the moment and i put it on anything. 

This is everything i had to eat on this particular day, some days i will also have a snack in the evening time but this day i didn't as i find rice super filling and i still full up. I have also been giving intermittent fasting a try recently, i usually go around 12-14 hours. I also drink just under 3 litres of water every single day, as well as one coffee or iced coffee and a regular tea or a peppermint tea.  

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

SUMMER BODY-SUITS: MY MISSGUIDED BODYSUIT PICKS

Hello everyone! So this particular piece of clothing has its pros and cons but for me personally there are more pros than cons, of course i am talking about the bodysuit. For me they are a key item to have hanging in your wardrobe and Missguided's bodysuits are definitely a winner for me, whether that be casual, dressed-up or somewhere in-between. With that in minds for today's post i thought why not share with you a selection of my favourite bodysuits from the Missguided site for this coming summer...

1. red tie front ditsy floral bodysuit - £15 (click to shop)

So first up we have this stunning ditsy floral bodysuit, which for me screams summer vacation vibes with its tie up front and slightly ruffled straps. Personally i would style this bodysuit as it is on the site with either white shorts, white jeans or even a light wash denim.

2. mustard yellow popper knitted bodysuit - £22 (click to shop)

I am obsessed with this mustard yellow colour at the moment and i have a selection of different items in my wardrobe already for this summer, including a cute also knitted crop vest which i picked up from New Look. That being said back to the bodysuit, i love the style with it being off the shoulder yet still long sleeved it makes it more summer appropriate.

3. white ribbed popper knitted bodysuit - £18 (click to shop)

When it comes to clothes in general i am such a basics kind of girl, as i have mentioned many times before and you really can't go wrong with basic bodysuits. What i like about the Missguided bodysuits is that the majority of them are a high legged/thong style back, which is perfect if you want to pair them with trousers rather than denim and you haven't got to worry about seeing any vpl through your bottom of choice. This particular bodysuit is available in black, white, mustard, nude and pink. 

4. black harness lace bodysuit - £22 (click to shop)

If you are stuck with what to wear to either a nice dinner or a night out, then you can't really go wrong with a classic black lace bodysuit to either pair with a skirt, leather look trousers, cigarette trousers or shorts then you are good to go. I love the harness detailing on this particular one, as it adds something a little different. You could also dress them down slightly with a pair of light blue wash jeans and a leather jacket.

5. black stripe button front bardot bodysuit - £15 (click to shop)

This bodysuit is super similar in style to the mustard yellow one but obviously this one has a striped pattern, which comes in black or pink. Sometimes bardot style tops can be a little annoying when it comes to moving your arms a lot but the material of these bodysuits are soft and not restricting whats so ever, as well as being true to size.

6. blush pink rib cami bodysuit - £12 (click to shop)

Another basic bodysuit Missguided stock is this beautiful blush pink ribbed with thin straps number, which is also available in other colours such as: black, lime, neon pink and white. This particular bodysuit is super similar to one of my favourite bargain bodysuits from Primark at just £4 but you can only pick that up in a couple of colours.

7. black rib high neck bodysuit - £12 (click to shop)

So this might be another basic looking piece but this is definitely one that can be used to dress up or down, as it has this super flattering high neck line. Just like most of the other bodysuits it comes in a high-leg style with a thong back. If dressing this bodysuit up i would pair it with some high-waisted or paperbag shorts, then dressing down with a simple pair of jeans or even joggers.

8. brown leopard slinky one shoulder bodysuit - £18 (click to shop)

Something on the little less basic side of things is this stunning leopard one shoulder number, which is another item you could either dress-up or down. Personally i think i would pair this with a pair of faded black ripped/distressed jeans. I am still loving the whole leopard print trend at the moment, even though i know it is a love or hate look.

9. sand knitted pointelle bodysuit - £22 (click to shop)

Finally is a bodysuit in another shade i am loving at the moment, especially on me personally with my dark hair and a tan. I love how this is still very much a basic piece but it still has some detail with the soft knitted material and subtle pattern. Once again this could be dressed-up (especially on holiday) or dressed down.

Missguided currently have 20% off everything.

When it comes to sizing i opt for a size 8 for tops and size 10 for bottoms (true sizing).

xo.

CURRENT EVERYDAY MAKEUP ROUTINE: STEP-BY-STEP

Hello everyone! It has been a good few months since i last shared my everyday makeup, which of course changes ever so slightly from month to month. That being said i thought it was time for an updated version, which i also thought i would share not only the products that i am currently using but also a step-by-step run down of the order i apply the products and so on...

1. mua pro base primer oil

So first things first is primer and if you have read my posts for a while, then you will already know i find that facial oils/primer oils work best for my skin personally and creates the perfect base for any other product applied on top. I have been using this particular one from MUA for a good amount of this year already, pretty much every single day so i would say that i like this product. It gives me the perfect base for makeup as i mentioned, it is super hydrating and it is a bargain product costing just £4.

2. maybelline fit me matte + poreless foundation

After primer comes foundation and i am back to reaching for my all time favourite foundation on an everyday basis, i honestly think this foundation will take some topping for me. I just love how it applies, the colour shade 220 is perfect for me, it wears so well and still looks pretty much the same towards the end of the day. I personally always like to apply my foundation by dotting some product all over my face before going in to blend it out, using a damp beauty blender/sponge. Doing this just gives it a much more natural and flawless finish.

3. bareminerals invisible light powder duo

So when it comes to higher end makeup we all definitely have our favourites and bareMinerals products are up there for me, as i just find they work so well for me. This particular powder duo is a go-to for me, as it is super light/non cake-y once applied and it is super handy that is is a duo product. This particular powder has two different finishes, one side matte and the other glow, which allows you to either use the products separately or both together. I personally like to use the glow side of the compact in the centre of the face and then the matte side of the compact everywhere else, to keep my makeup in place.

4. anastasia beverly hills dipbrow + mac pro longwear brow gel

For brows i was using the Revolution Pro Precision brow pencil but i recently decided to switch things up and go back in with using my trust Dipbrow from ABH, which is another product i have loved for years now that gives you all weather proof brows. Along side this a product that i haven't switched up in well over a year, as i just keep buying the same one is the Pro Longwear brow gel by MAC and this product just keeps everything in place.

5. dose of colors baked browns palette + mua amplify mascara

So for eyes i like to keep things super natural and simple of everyday, as it is super quick and natural looking. This Dose of Colors Baked Browns eyeshadow palette is definitely my favourite eyeshadow palette in my collection and i use it pretty much every single day, especially the shade Outdoorsy which is the most beautiful warm peachy brown shade. For everyday makeup i just apply this particular shade, blend it out and then apply some mascara to my top lashes. I really like this particular MUA mascara and i have done for some time now, it separates, lengthens and gives volume to your lashes all in one.

6. mac extra dimension skinfinish

For highlighter at the moment i am back using for an old favourite of mine, which of course is the ever so famous Oh Darling shade. When it comes to highlight for me i definitely prefer a golden/bronze toned highlighter, as they just suit me better over something more pink toned. What i love about the Extra Dimension Skinfinishes from MAC is not only how pigmented and stunning they are, but also how finely milled/light-weight the formulas of the different shades are.

7. revolution bronzer reloaded

The final step for the face/base makeup is bronzer, which for me i love how it just warms up the face and gives some dimension to the face also. For the past month or so i have switched up what i have been using, swapping the higher end bronzer for a drugstore alternative. This particular bronzer is in the shade Long Weekend by Revolution, which not only warms the face up but also gives it a subtle "beach-like glow" at the same time making it the perfect product for the summer months.

8. mac lip liner pencil, mac matte lipstick + bareMinerals gloss

Finally we move on to lips, which of course is a nude lip combination. I have really been loving a glossy nude lip for this spring/summer, which has been one of two different combinations. This particular nude lip is a trio of the Oak lip liner pencil by MAC, Yash matte lipstick also by MAC and the Gen Nude Far Out lip gloss by bareMinerals. These three particular products all together create the perfect beige-nude lip with a hint of pink.

Catch up on my new-in travel beauty post: here

xo.

TRAVEL BEAUTY: NEW-IN FOR SUMMER

Hello everyone! So it is coming up to that time of year that a lot of us love (me included), that time being summer/summer holiday time. When it comes to this time of year there are always a bunch of new products available from makeup to skincare and also body products, which are perfect for those summer months. With that in mind i thought i would share a selection of my personal favourite new-in products for this summer... 

1. maybelline dream urban cover foundation | click to shop |

So i have always been a huge fan of Maybelline foundations, especially my all time favourite foundation the Fit Me and naturally when they launch a new foundation, i am going to want to try it asap. This foundation is an all new concept where makeup meets skincare, as the foundation is full coverage yet lightweight and has SPF50 which couldn't be more perfect for summer or whilst travelling to a hot climate. 

2. mario badescu summer shine body lotion | click to shop |

It is not just the winter months that tend to dry your skin out, the summer months can be just as bad if not worse as your body is more likely to become dehydrated quicker. That being said it is super important to keep your skin super moisturised and hydrated, this Mario Badescu body lotion is the perfect candidate for not only ticking those boxes but will also leave you with a beautiful summer glow.

3. mac cosmetics x aladdin friend like me lipstick | click to shop |

First of all i literally can't contain my excited for going to see the new Aladdin movie at the cinema this coming weekend, second of all this new limited edition lipstick by MAC couldn't be any more perfect if it tried. I am obsessed with nude lip shades in general but when it is the most perfect almost cool neutral beige toned nude, i was sold immediately and the packaging is also beautiful.

4. revolution glow revolution timeless bronze | click to shop |

If you have beauty products on your radar regularly, then you will have probably seen the ever so Instagram famous Iconic London glow spray and you might also know that it isn't the most affordable spray out there. That being said Revolution to the rescue once again, launching a dupe style product which will leave you with the most beautiful glowing skin, bronze finish and with money left in the bank as it costs just £10.

5. fenty beauty pro filt'r instant retouch primer | click to shop |

I have been wanting to try something from Fenty Beauty for a while now, so the fact you can now get your hands on the entire range at Boots now is great. Out of all of the products this is the thing that catches my eye the most, as if you can suffer from shine (and not the good kind) during the summer months then this primer claims to have your back but still leaves your skin looking radiant. Also how stunning is the packaging?

6. charlotte tilbury glowgasm face palette | click to shop |

I know i mentioned before about having a product that didn't break the bank, this new-in face palette by Charlotte Tilbury is the complete opposite but it doesn't stop it from being anything but beautiful. Unlike a spray i feel like powder palettes last a lot longer and give you more value for money, this palette is filled with four equally stunning shades and of course they are encased by the most stunning signature Charlotte Tilbury packaging.

7. rimmel candy queen jelly highlighter | click to shop |

Finally we have another highlighting/glow related product (you can't have enough glow during the summer) this time a jelly formulated highlighter, which is new-in by Rimmel. I already have a jelly formula highlight from Revolution which i love the formula of, so i also think this stunning almost rose gold shade called candy queen. I am hoping this product will be another summer favourite, that will leave me with a lovely natural summer glow.

Want to know what some of the makeup products that i like to travel with? Then you can catch up on some of my previous travel beauty posts for more...

what's in my travel makeup bag #1 

travel beauty: my ten product makeup bag

my three go-to travel highlight palettes

what's in my travel makeup bag #2

xo.

BOOK REVIEW: THE MISTER BY E L JAMES

Hello everyone! So for today's post i am back with a book review post, which i did want to do a lot sooner than i have ended up doing. The reason for it taking me a little longer to finish was a combination of two things, one i haven't had as much time the past few weeks to read and the second thing being that this book was slightly longer than most would but i got there in the end...

SYNOPSIS:

Life has been easy for Maxim Trevelyan. With his good looks, aristocratic connections, and money, he’s never had to work and he’s rarely slept alone. But all that changes when tragedy strikes and Maxim inherits his family’s noble title, wealth, and estates, and all the responsibility that entails. It’s a role he’s not prepared for and one that he struggles to face. But his biggest challenge is fighting his desire for an unexpected, enigmatic young woman who’s recently arrived in England, possessing little more than a dangerous and troublesome past. Reticent, beautiful, and musically gifted, she’s an alluring mystery, and Maxim’s longing for her deepens into a passion that he’s never experienced and dares not name. Just who is Alessia Demachi? Can Maxim protect her from the malevolence that threatens her? And what will she do when she learns that he’s been hiding secrets of his own?

MY REVIEW:

So fun fact reading the Fifty Shades trilogy by E L James is actually what got me back into reading books on a regular basis, years down the line and many books later...finally she has released a new book and i couldn't wait to pick it up. That being said when i started to read this book, it wasn't what i was expecting at all...

Unlike the Fifty Shades trilogy The Mister is actually written from both Maxim and Alessia's point of view, which i actually like to read books like that as well as just from one point of view because you tend to get more of a sense of what both characters are feeling/thinking. So The Mister starts off with a prologue basically describing the terrible way that Alessia came to be in England, which you are obviously not aware of at the beginning before heading straight into chapter one with Maxim. Maxim is going through all the stages of grieving after losing his brother Kit (including sleeping with many a woman). One thing that i wasn't a huge fan of at all in the book is how long it actually took for any interaction between the two characters to occur, which made it hard to get into unlike some books. That being said once that was over with, i got more invested in the story a lot more and i began to find it more of a page turner. Unlike Fifty Shades i did not find this "steamy" at all which of course is such a disappointment but i did find the story line good still, especially the detail/research that had obviously gone into the book and how anyone could still have believes like the ones that were written into the book about Alessia's culture/upbringing. What i am unsure of is how the book ended, as i feel like it was all leading to this one moment that ended within a page and it almost seemed unfinished but at the same time, i don't know if it was left like that on purpose to leave the opportunity for a book two or not!

Overall i give this book a 3.5 out of 5, as it wasn't the best book i have ever read but it also wasn't the worst i have ever read either. I am left wondering whether a lot of people seem the same, as it just wasn't on the same level as Fifty Shades was?

buy the mister by e l james on amazon | here |

xo.   

SKINCARE I WANT TO TRY FOR RADIANT GLOWING SKIN

Hello everyone! It has been a hot minute since i last shared any sort of skincare routine or skincare related post and there is an explanation for that, that reason being that i have actually been doing the same skincare routine/using the same products since last summer. I just found that all of the products i was using were really working well for me, that being said now i feel like it is time for much needed change. So i have taken the time out to research and discover what products i think would work well for me and my skin type, rather than just picking up anything and wasting my money...

1. revolution gold elixir | £10 | click to shop |

I have been a huge fan of facial oils for a while now and i always opt for one as a primer/base for my skin before going in with foundation, as i just find that they not only hydrate my skin but also help my foundation apply better, sit better on the skin and last for longer.

- rosehip seed oil

- ultra-nourishing to promote supple skin and even texture

- subtle gold flecks to boost radiance

- how to use: shake well before use. massage a few drops into skin, before makeup but after applying any water-based serums. use alone at night or in the morning mixed with foundation for a radiant finish or to make matte formulas dewier.

2. nuxe creme prodigieuse boost silky cream | £29.50 | click to shop |

So ever since last summer and before that i have been using a lot of products in my skincare routine by the brand Nuxe, as it is definitely a brand that i know works for me. Whilst searching for a new moisturiser i noticed that they have a new line of products, which all look amazing and definitely the type of products that would work with my skin type for hydration.

- redefine the facial contours and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles

- antioxidant-rich jasmine flower works to defend against the ageing effects

- fresher, brighter and younger-looking complexion

- how to use: apply in the morning to the face, neck and décolleté.

3. revolution hyaluronic acid over-night face mask | £8 | click to shop |

Face masks are an essential for any skincare routine, especially when you need an instant skin boost or instant hydration fix in the space of 10 minutes or so. That being said you want something that is a little more complex and i feel like this over-night mask/over-night masks in general, are perfect for doing just that.

- hydrate your skin overnight with this hyaluronic ccid infused treatment

- sweet almond oil 

- vitamin e to moisturise

- how to use: apply to cleansed skin to soak in overnight, avoiding the eye area. cleanse any residue or massage in upon waking. use 1-2 times a week.

4. lumene nordic c pure glow cleansing balm | £15.90 | click to shop |

I have been using an oil based cleanser for the past few months now, which i did enjoy using but there is just something about a cleansing balm for removing your makeup. When i have used them in the past they have really broken down the build up of makeup a lot faster than some other formulated cleansers.

- effortlessly melting onto skin

- wild arctic plant extracts and scandinavian ingredients

- vitamin c for enhanced radiance

how to use: massage gently onto wet skin. rinse well with lukewarm water or with a dampened cloth. removes impurities and makeup without leaving a greasy residue, leaving skin feeling refreshed.

5. garnier organic argan mist | £5.29 | click to shop |

I love face mists especially in the spring/summer months, more so when it is super hot or when i need to feel instantly refreshed and awake. A lot of mists can be used also on top of makeup, as well as underneath which comes in handy.

- vegan formula: no animal derived ingredients or by products inside

- argan from morocco is organically produced and ethically sourced

- hydrates and refreshes to awaken skin

- how to use: spray at min 15cm. do not intentionally inhale. apply to the skin before completing skincare routine, before or after makeup.

6. revolution pink clay detoxing mask | £8 | click to shop |

Drifting back to to face masks, sometimes the skin or different areas of the skin need a different type of tlc. That is what the beauty of different formulated masks for different needs, which a lot of skincare brands take in to consideration.

- formulated with seaweed extract

- witch hazel to help moisturise and soothe problematic areas

- draws out impurities and absorbs oil for a healthier looking complexion

- how to use: apply an even layer to clean, dry skin avoiding contact with eye area. allow to work for 10-15 minutes. rinse well with warm water. use 1-2 times a week.

7. neutrogena radiance boost hydrogel mask | £3.50 | click to shop |

Finally we have my favourite type of face mask which is the sheet mask, i always opt for these as they are easy to use, always effective and are mess-free when applying. I usually reach for the Garnier moisture bomb sheet masks, but i really want to try out some different brands especially the ones from the Neutrogena range.

- a revitalising treatment designed in korea

-  vitamin b3

- expect a soft, fresh complexion with a luminous glow

- how to use: cleanse your face before using. peel white film backing from the mask sheet and discard. place hydrogel mask down on face and leave on from 15-30 minutes. remove the mask and massage remaining product onto face and neck.

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

MUSIC AT THE MOMENT: WHAT I'M LISTENING TO ON SPOTIFY

Hello everyone! So back in January is the last time i shared with you any form of "music at the music", which made me think it was definitely about time we had a catch up/updated version of what i am listening to at the moment. As i have mentioned many times before music is something i love and listen to every single day especially when i am working out or getting ready in the morning, much so Spotify is definitely my most used app. I feel like in the past few months since i last shared what i was listening to at the time, what i have been listening to since then and now has changed so much (especially with all the new releases at the moment as we head into summer)...

1. free spirit by khalid | click to play on spotify |

So first up i thought i would share some of my favourite albums to listen to at the moment and i had to start with one of my favourites at the moment, which of course is the new one by Khalid. Khalid is on my list of all time favourite artists right now, his voice/music is just simply beautiful and i can't wait to see him on tour later in the year. I love the entire album but of course just like anything i definitely have my favourites which are: Right Back, My Bad, Bad Luck, Better and Saturday Nights (which was on the Suncity EP).

2. while we wait by kehlani | click to play on spotify |

Kehlani is an artist i had never actually really heard of until i listened to her single with Ty Dolla $ign, then i started listening to some more of her music on Spotify and now she has become one of my favourite artists at the moment. Her new album is such an easy listening album but once again, i definitely have my favourites which are: Love Language, Nights Like This, Footsteps, Nunya and Feels.

3. the rebirth 2 by eric bellinger | click to listen on spotify |

This has been an album that i am pretty sure i don't go a day without listening to either one or two songs from, since it was released back in February. Eric Bellinger has been a favourite of mine for years and if you are into R&B then you will have probably already been listening to his music, if not you definitely need to. He released the first The Rebirth album back in 2014 and has 32 songs, The Rebirth 2 album also has 32 songs. What i love about The Rebirth 2 is that it has a mixture of new music and also some songs already released that were featured on different albums filled with favourites: Type a Way, Innocent, More of Your Love, Mean What You Say, Eazy/Doze Off/Inception, Staring at the Ceiling and Not a Love Song.

4. love me now by tory lanez | click to listen on spotify |

Another artist i have loved for many years now is Tory Lanez, there is just something about this music which gets stuck in your head constantly. This album is one from back in October of last year but i still listening to it all of the time, as it is a good one to just stick on whilst doing a workout if you don't want to listen to a particular playlist and would sooner stick to one artist. I do love listening to this album from start to finish all of the time but i yet again i do have my favourites: Drip Drip Drip, Talk To Me, Flexible, Ferris Wheel and Keep In Touch.

other songs included in my current go-to spotify playlist:

puddles - trevor jackson | undecided - chris brown | the way - kehlani feat. chance the rapper | shootin shots - trey songz feat. ty dolla $ign, tory lanez | like i used to - tinashe | lost in the fire - gesaffelstein feat. the weeknd | she don't - ella mai feat. ty dolla $ign | karreuche - tory lanez | take me serious - devvon terrell | whatchamacallit - ella mai feat. chris brown | gut feeling - ella mai feat. H.E.R | take it there - tone stith feat. ty dolla $ign | after dark - drake feat. static major, ty dolla $ign | going bad - meek mill, drake | boasty - wiley, stefflon don, sean paul, idris elba | baby - giggs | droptop in the rain - ty dolla $ign, tory lanez | girl's best friend - 2chainz, ty dolla $ign |

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

MAKEUP/BEAUTY STORAGE ON A BUDGET

Hello everyone! So buying makeup, skincare and beauty products in general can be fun, until you are overloaded with products and are stuck on what, where or how to store them. A lot of storage units can be super expensive but there are also some more affordable alternative ways to store your products, from organisers to drawers and diy storage. With that in mind i thought i would share an updated beauty storage on a budget post...

- makeup/wash bags

If you are only just starting out growing a selection of products, travel a lot or you just like to keep your products down to the bare essentials then a makeup/wash bag is going to be the type of storage for you. You can pick these up from pretty much anywhere and i have bought my fair share over the years, that being said i always gravitate back to something that is transparent or transparent with a design. The reason for that is because they are not only easy to see what product you are looking for, rather than rooting through messing everything up but also because they are easier to keep clean and you can simply just give them a wipe out, from time to time.

-makeup/wash bags under £20

1. skinnydip dazzle washbag (travel must-have) £18 | click to shop |

2. skinnydip sugarpop washbag (don't forget shop sales) £11.20 | click to shop |

3. skinnydip peachy makeup bag (something smaller) £14 | click to shop |

4. primark nude makeup bag (all under £5) £3 | click to shop |

5. primark neon lime washbag (love the neon trend) £4 | click to shop |

6. amazon clear toiletry bag (perfect for travel) from £3.74 | click to shop |

7. amazon clear makeup bag with design (skinnydip dupes) £6.99 | click to shop |

8. monki colour block makeup case (shop asos sale) £9 |click to shop |

- acrylic storage, organisers + diy storage

So if you collection is slightly or significantly larger and requires more than a makeup bag (as mine does), then you can opt for so many different ways to store/organise your makeup. In the past picking up a good set of acrylic drawers or storage box would definitely break the bank, but now you can actually get your hands on some for a lot less. If you already have a drawer/drawers and are just looking for something to divide or categorise your products, then drawer organisers are going to work for you and you can pick them up for a small amount of money or even diy your own at home for even less. 

9. osco acrylic chest with 5 drawers and flip lid (amazon) £19.99 | click to shop |

10. osco acrylic chest with 3 drawers and flip lid (amazon) £10 | click to shop |

11. beautify large 5 drawer (i love this brand) £39.99 | click to shop |

12. zoeva classic brush holder (beautybay find) £10.50 | click to shop |

13. ikea divider for pull-out drawer (different sizes) £10 | click to shop |

14. makeup box organiser with display (eBay find) £13.99 | click to shop |

15. beautify acrylic drawers (smaller version) £19.99 | click to shop |

16. toothbrush holders for brushes/lip liners or pencils (h&m) £6 | click to shop |

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

APRIL MUST-BUYS: SPRING CLOTHING + ACCESSORIES

Hello everyone! So Spring is officially here and the weather in the UK had really started to pick up, that being said the last couple of days have not been Spring-like whatsoever. That being said i have still been picking up a few bits for the Spring/Summer season and with that in mind, for today's post i thought i would share with you some of my must-buys for the month of April...

1. i saw it first leopard print button through shirt | click to buy |

So first up i ended up picking this leopard shirt up a couple of weeks ago, as i had spotted it by chance and i had been looking for something like this to add to my wardrobe for a while now. I am pretty sure i have never ordered from isawitfirst until recently and i will definitely be looking on their site in the future, as i was really impressed with the quality, price and shipping time. 

2. primark grey button crop vest top | click to buy |

I mean who doesn't love a good basic piece? I know i do and i am always buying basic tops to go with different outfits, which Primark seem to being nailing the basics recently. I love this rib effect button crop vest top, which comes in grey and also a blush pink type of colour also. These look great paired with a pair of high wasted jeans, jacket and trainers for the perfect casual outfit. 

3. mac matte lipstick in the shade kinda sexy | click to buy |

Next up is my go-to lipstick at the moment and one that is perfect for spring but also goes with pretty much anything, which is perfect for everyday wear. This isn't a new purchase for me but if you are looking for a new lipstick that is spring perfect, i would definitely recommend picking this shade up. Kinda Sexy is this beautiful neutral almost peachy-pinky rose nude shade, with a matte formula that is comfortable to wear and long-wearing. 

4. primark lime biker jacket | click to buy |

So this particular item is one that i am yet to pick up but i really want to, as i am obsessed with this colour at the moment. I had seen is last month and wish i had picked it up then, as when i went back last week my Primark had non of my size or close to my size left. That being said i did pick up a new denim jacket which was a complete bargain at just £13, so if you are looking for a new jacket i definitely say go and look in your Primark store, as they have so many great pieces!

5. matalan animal print cross strap sliders | click to buy |

Funny story about me picking up these sandals/sliders from Matalan, as i barely ever buy anything from Matalan unless it is homeware. I was actually looking for a new pair of slippers (boring i know) and i found a pair on the site, then i also spotted these on the new-in section and i thought these would look nice with a pair of light wash jeans (when it is sandal weather obviously). They actually have a great selection of sandals/sliders this year and they are super affordable.

6. bluebooth white wireless earbuds | click to buy |

For the longest time i have been wanting a pair of wireless earbuds but i am not about spending £100+ on a pair of headphones, then i actually got informed that you can get pairs that are super similar/almost identical for a lot less from Amazon and that sold me straight away. The sound quality is as good if not slightly better than the regular Apple headphones, they are easy to connect and the battery life is really good also. These make working out so much easier!

7. missguided blue sinner clean distressed skinny jeans | click to buy |

So i think i have actually saved my favourite buy until last, as these have got to be my new favourite pair of jeans as they fit like a glove, they are super comfy and as i am short the S length leg fits me perfectly. These jeans would look great paired with the sliders from Matalan, what i did already pair them with is the leopard shirt from isawitfirst. 

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

BOOK REVIEW: BOYFRIEND FOR HIRE BY KENDALL RYAN

Hello everyone and Happy April! For today's post i am back with another book review post, as i had mentioned in my previous review post that i wanted to go further into detail about the books that i have been reading. If you didn't catch my first book review talking all things the Gentleman Sinner by one of my favourite authors Jodi Ellen Malpas, then you can catch that here, but for today's review i am sharing my thoughts on a new release from another of my favourite authors and one of the books to be ticked off my books i want to read this spring list...

SYNOPSIS:

I’m the guy you call when you need to impress your overbearing family, your boss, or your ex. Yeah, i’m a male escort, but not just any escort, i’m the escort. The one with a mile-long waiting list and a pristine reputation that’s very well-deserved. I’m the guy who’ll make you feel beautiful, desired, and worshipped...all for a steep price. I’m hired to make you shine, and i always deliver. I’ll be whatever you want me to be for one night, except my true self. This is just a job, a role i play to earn a paycheck. But i’m not the guy who falls for a client. Not once in six years and then i meet Elle. Her friend has hired me to escort her to a wedding, but Elle doesn’t know we’re just pretending. There’s a fire between us I never expected. A connection I haven’t felt in so long. One kiss, and I’m losing all control but what will happen when she finds out who I really am?

MY REVIEW:

As i mentioned in the intro to this post, Kendall Ryan is in fact another one of my favourite authors. I actually only discovered her books by chance last year and i fell for the style of her writing, as well as the gripping story lines of course. Kendall has a few new books due to be released as well as a few new and already released books this year, which i always say her books are the perfect Kindle download reads as if you were to pick every single one up on paperback you would run out of room for sure. 

What i like about this book is you get the story from the two main characters Elle and Nic's point of view, so you are rarely left wondering what the other person is thinking/feeling as it alternated each chapter. So the book starts off with Nic and a little bit about his carer which lets face it, being a male escort isn't usually the line of work that lands you relationships. That being said he is the whole package, confident, a gentleman and considering his job, he actually wants the happy ever after story. Even though Nic is a male escort i like how he had personal rules (like no kissing on the mouth) - which totally gave me pretty woman vibes, as he wanted to save that for someone he truly loved. Elle on the other hand is your typical good girl, who's confidence has take a huge knock thanks to her idiot of an ex-boyfriend (who i am glad only featured at the wedding, as i hated him instantly and if i was Nic i would of punched him). You could honestly feel the chemistry between Nic and Elle jump off of the page, as soon as they met each other. This made Nic not have to role-play like he thought he would, as it just came natural to him yet he struggled with keeping his own rules un-broken.

During the book and the Epilogue we got to know a little bit about Case, who is/was Nic's boss and fellow escort. During the Epilogue Nic mentioned that he thought something was not quite right with Case, which was an opening for the next release by Kendall called The Hookup Handbook and one of the next books on my to read list.

Overall i give the book a 4 out of 5, mainly because i feel like there could of been a little bit more of a build up/drama to the forgiving/making up before the end. 

| buy boyfriend for hire on amazon kindle or paperback | here |

xo.