Just A Walk In The Park | Springtime Saturday

Sometimes the best days are unplanned. I've not been feeling myself the last few weeks and have been quite ill. Feeling slightly better, yesterday I attempted a boxcercise session and then proceeded to recover at home watching Spice World The Movie (totally still know all the dance moves!), baking a little something for an Easter post and watching the rabbits play in their castle. 

Review | Dove Dry Shampoo

What girl could live without dry shampoo? I mean seriously. When you have a fringe, dry shampoo becomes less of a 'Oh I'll just refresh my locks a little' and more 'Christ how has my forehead deposited THAT much oil into my fringe!'. TMI? Probably. But this long winded introduction is essentially to say how much I rely on Dry Shampoo and how many varieties I've tried. From the veteran that is Batiste to other drugstore hybrids, I've now found 'The One'. The Dove Dry Shampoo is as many bloggers have written before me, not laden down with starch like many others. It still gets rid of any oil in the hair, but it does not leave it feeling chalky and heavy. Not to mention, like the entire Dove range, it smells like a dream. In terms of styling uses, I find that it can really 'de-fluff' fresh hair and give it the elusive grit we're all told we want. Even FleurDeForce herself has likened it's styling properties to that of the Orbie Dry Texturising Spray.

At around £4.59 for 200ml it is slightly pricer than Batiste. But oh boy is it worth it.

Let me know if you've tried this & what you thought!

Lily x

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Mint for Life | Matching Outfits to Beach Huts

You may have noticed a theme with my posts recently - I've gone Spring mad! As a summer baby, I've always been a big fan of the warmer months, but this year my excitement has gotten a little silly. I genuinely believe I may have a problem with bright and pastel spring colours.

Hello my name is Lily and I'm a Mint & Coral Addict.

Last Saturday when Tomas and I decided to take a lazy beach stroll on Hove Promenade I just threw on my comfiest, slouchiest outfit and hit the pebbles!

My latest finds have come from Boohoo.com. This gorgeous Off The Shoulder Mint Jumper joined my knitwear floordrobe last week, along with a Cardigan in the same shade. See I told you I had a problem. Not only were they around £10 each, but Boohoo are always doing Free Delivery and other great offers so how was I to refuse. 

Jeans - H&M £7.99!

Trainers - Primark £3/4

Coral Bag - Primark £8

I think I'll now be purchasing some nail varnish in every Beach Hut colour and going even more mad for Spring. Let me know your Spring obsessions so I know that I'm not alone for Pastel rehab!

Lily x

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Review | Bésame Cosmetics Cake Mascara & Eyeliner

A little something different today on the blog! We're all more than familiar with the treasures of Boots & Space NK, so when I first heard about the brand Besame Cosemetics; I was so excited to try it! For those who lust after the glamour and beauty of a time gone by, this brand allows you to indulge your inner starlet, with vintage inspired make-up products. I mean can we just take a second to coo over the stunning packaging! Beautiful on any dressing table let's be honest. 

Now the concept of the Cake Mascara & Eyeliner* is as the name suggests, a dual use product. The black cream is activated with just a small amount of water (with some trial and error I found a little really is best, you want to try and create a thick paste) and then you just rotate either the mascara wand or dab in the eyeliner brush to pick up your product. 

Coral Accents | Spring Has Sprung

What a lovely warm, sunny day it has been today! I know it's a cliche but the sun really does make everything just look that little bit more beautiful doesn't it? With the sun streaming in I woke up early, so Tomas and I decided that we would indeed catch the worm and pop down to grab some ingredients for a healthy brunch to start off the day well. After a breakfast of mashed up avocado on brown toast, topped with spinach and poached eggs, we popped out to enjoy more of the sunshine and what a lovely day it was too! 

It goes without saying that come springtime, everyone wants to put down the greys and blacks (yes even Miss Monochrome over here) and incorporate the vibrancy of colour around us, into our own style. One of my favourite colours right now has to be coral. That strong, pinky orange toned colour can make my heart flutter no matter what form it takes. So I've put together a few of my favourite ways to incorporate it into your day to day style without breaking the bank.

Easy, Breezy, Monochrome Outfit

The sun was shining yesterday and like everyone else there was a spring in my step with that warmth on my skin! I even detoured to work just to go along the seafront to see the sun shining over Brighton Pier. 

So with the weekend set to see the sun perk his head out once more, I wanted to share my lighter approach to wearing Monochrome. Yes really it's another monochrome post..! This outfit suits me down to the ground. The Boohoo T-Shirt is loose, baggy and clings just enough to not look I'm still in my PJS. My Leggings however are the key feature. These Topshop beauties were a steal at £24 and are highwaisted & thick enough to feel you're really 'held in'. 

A classic Black Leather Jacket from Miss Selfridge, a Alex McQueen'esque Scarf from eBay, Topshop Month Boots and my Raybans completed this casual, easy breezy look!

Sorry I've been MIA for the last 10days folks! I took a weekend away with my lovely boyfriend to Manchester as a late Christmas present to him and with work being quite busy of late I let my blogging slip. Well no more I promise! This weekend I've got a list as long as my arm of what to plan, shoot and post over the coming weeks! Watch this space!

Lily x