V05 PLUMP IT UP LOTION

I recently bought the V05 plump it up blow dry lotion from Sainsbury's. I heard a lot about the new V05 range and I was looking for a heat defence spray as I am so bad at protecting my hair from heat which is awful as I use a hair dryer and straighteners everyday. I was instantly drawn to the "volume & thickness with natural bounce" claim that was on the bottle. My hair can use as much volume as it can get. So this was instantly a catch for me.

I have been using it everyday for a couple of weeks now on wet hair before I dry my hair. I stray it all over, including the roots and ends of my hair. I also use this with a simple styling mousse and so far I really like this product. It's cheap and affordable at £3.69 and it does give my hair some lift and thickness. It obviously doesn't make a dramatic difference but it does help. I have noticed that my hair has been in better condition now it is getting protected from the heat. I also love the pink packaging! I would definitely recommend this product.

CLARINS FAVOURITES

Today I am going to talk you about some of my favourite Clarins products. I have been a big fan of the brand and it has helped with the improvement of my skin a lot. A couple of my all time favourites is the Exfoliating Body Scrub and the Daily Energizer Cleansing Gel. I really love these products but I tend not to use them all the time because the Clarins range can be quite expensive. The full size Cleanser costs £12 for 75ml which is quite a lot. 

I did have the full size bottle but ran out so I am now making my way through the sample size shown above. The cleanser is suitable for all skin types and helps remove left over makeup and dirt on your skin. I really like this product as it leaves your skin feeling clean and smooth. You only need a tiny bit to clean your face as it foams up well, which means the product lasts a while. I also really like the body scrub. This product is very expensive at £29 for 200ml. This isn't something I would want to spend on a body scrub too often. However, this scrub really does leave your skin smooth and firm by rubbing away any flaky cells and rough areas. It contains natural Bamboo powders which helps with leaving your skin feel smooth. It gives my skin moisture and hydration and it really is a good exfoliator. If you wanting to splash out or treat yourself I would definitely recommend these two products!

SUMMER RANGE AT DOROTHY PERKINS

I did one of these posts a couple of weeks back looking at the summer range at New Look. I thought I would do another one, but from a different shop. This outfit is from Dorothy Perkins. It is a little bit of a cheat as the shoes are from New Look and also featured in my previous outfit post, but I love them so much! I wear them all the time. I bought this bright cami a while ago and I love it because you can wear it casually or more formally. 

Top - Dorothy Perkins

Trousers - Dorothy Perkins
Shoes - New Look

The top costs around £12 but I didn't mind spending that as I loved the colour and shape. I am really into bright colours (especially yellows) in summer. A couple of weeks later, while I was in the shop again. I spotted these amazing black and bright yellow, floral print trousers. I had been looking for a pair this shape for ages and I feel in love with them. The yellow detailing again drew me in as I knew it would match this top. They cost £24, and they are so so comfy and fit really nicely. They aren't too baggy (which I have noticed some can be) and they are really flattering as they sit just above my hips. It also comes with a matching top HERE which would make it a lovely two piece, but unfortunately I don't think the top is really my style. My next item I want to find is a two piece, so I'm keeping my eye out! If any of you know where to find nice ones, please let me know!

HAVING A CHILLED ONE

I have now finished my exams and am ready to enjoy my summer! May has been a roller coaster of emotions so it's so nice to finally relax and have some free time through June. I have now come home to enjoy the company with family and friends over the summer. The weather at the moment is amazing too which is an added bonus! This is my current set up, enjoying a good magazine and reading over comments and old blog posts on my blog. 

I'm sorry (again) that I haven't posted regularly but I have a line of posts that I have scheduled for the next month. I have a few fashion posts planned as I have been shopping and I am going to show you some of the products I have been loving recently. One product that I had forgotten about is the Soap & Glory Hand Food. I love how smooth and moisturised it leaves your hands & I love the smell. I'm so glad I rediscovered it in my collection. Hope everyone is having a lovely summer so far and I'm excited to get reading and writing blogs again! 

ZERREAU TOWEL OFF SHAMPOO

I was contacted by Waterless Ltd to try out their new hair product Zerreau Beauty Towel off Shampoo foam (*). It is in a new concept of dry shampoo aimed to be quick and easy to using leaving you with clean hair without having to use water. It is different to other dry shampoos as it isn't a spray, it is a foam. I was interested to try is this out as I haven't tried this out before only used brands such as batiste and Tresemmé which I have liked. 

This product is on the market for £6.99 for 180ml, which is a very reasonable price. It comes in two scents, Strawberry and apple and I was sent the strawberry scent. The smell is quite strong but isn't overpowering and the smell lasts a while when it is applied. To apply it, I take a decent pump of foam on my hand and rub it in to the roots of my hair and any other greasy parts. I love how quickly it dries & I do notice a difference once it's applied.

The only thing I would say, is that because you have to towel dry it, my hair looses a lot of volume. My hair is pretty lifeless anyway after I haven't washed it and this product doesn't revamp volume back in my hair as Batiste. However, all in all I really like this product and it doesn't the trick! This product is aimed for festival goers and i would definitely recommend it as it is a decent product to have and it is easy to travel will. Definitely worth giving it a try!

ZARA T-SHIRT DRESSES

Since we have had a couple of nice days of sunshine in the last week, I realised that I don't own that many summer dresses or skirts and I want to stock up on some before the summer months. I have been loving the t-shirt dresses lately and I have never owned one. I found these gorgeous dresses from Zara which I really like. Although they are not exactly t-shirt dresses, they are of a similar shape and style and length. Links below. 

Flower print dress | Dress with faux Leather Sleeves

They are a little bit more formal than an everyday dress but I think it would be perfect for a summers evening. I love the floral pattern on the first dress and the mint green detailing, I think it would be really flattering with a tan. It is £45.99 which is the more expensive of the two and my favourite (no surprise there!). I think I might treat myself and get it as I would get a lot of use out of it. I think the second dress would also look really nice in an evening with a big brightly coloured statement necklace with a pair of wedges. Again would look nice with a tan!