Bedroom Decor Inspo.

I know this post isn't necessarily fashion or beauty related, buuut, i've recently embarked on a journey of re decorating my room. Naturally with that comes endless hours wasted looking for 'inspiration' on pinterest.

Currently as we speak I am in my bed surrounded by all of my possessions on the floor, my walls half painted and generally everything in a well ordered heap. So, to keep me sane I thought I would share this little inspo post for other guys and gals that appreciate looking at gorgeous interior design like me.

I'm obsessed with white wood, old refurbished furniture and shabby chic decorations. Unfortunately my bedroom is in the attic and the 97% of it is made from wood so painting the whole thing white is a near impossible task that I am just not willing to take on.. so looking at these pictures will have to suffice for now. But I do plan to incorporate other bits of decorations into it.

I long for the day that I have my own apartment or home and can decorate the whole thing, but also dread the day I have to pay for rent and bills and food and all the other responsibilities of being an adult. For now i'm perfectly happy making my room a pretty little space for me to be in.

A new bedroom post is soon to follow this so don't go anywhere!

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Malaga Photo Diary.

Roughly two weeks ago myself and the fella went on our holliers to Malaga in Spain. The last time I had been on a sun holiday was 6 years ago so I was more than excited to spend a few days getting an actual tan. 

Generally our six days were spent sunbathing, swimming, frantically applying factor 50 every 15 minutes and drinking mojitos. But we also managed to squeeze a dolphin boat trip, a waterpark and some water activities. We're home about a week and a half now and i'm currently suffering from what's known as post holiday blues, my tan is already fading and i'm seriously missing my biggest worry being which restaurant to eat in. 

I would definitely recommend the area to anyone considering it, it was a perfect mix between a tourist region while it still kept a lot of it's Spanish culture. Anyway enough of this holiday talk it's doing me no good at all, until next year! 

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Summertime Lingerie

  What girl doesn't love dressing up in lingerie. In a relationship or completely single it's the best way to express your femininity bring out your inner sex god. If you'e like me and your inner sex god is dormant 365 days a year buying lingerie can be a daunting task. So when I came across American lingerie brand Adore Me's latest collection I decided to put together a little mood board based around my favourite set of their latest collection. 

I tend to steer away from classic red and black silk lingerie sets as I feel i'm not exactly 'sexy' enough to pull them off and generally they don't relate to my everyday style. I love cuter lingerie sets, the cut of a little bralette and pastel tones like dusty pink and pale blue. 

I chose this gorgeous yellow set from Adore Me's recent summer collection as I feel the colour and material is perfect for the summer season. I have paired them with a pair of red court shoes in contrast to the yellow colour. I would keep hair and make up simple with minimal eye make-up, a light foundation base, some highlighter to bring life to the face, a few coats of mascara and a pop of colour with red lipstick. Natural beachy waves, teal nail varnish and of course a spritz of your favourite perfume and you're good to go, completing your look and sending you on your way to becoming the goddess you so desire.

What makes you feel sexy?

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That 70's Trend

Fashion is obsessed with all things 70's at the minute. Stemming from the catwalk last year, the trend has stood firm and has since worked it's way into the high street, making the trend affordable for us mere mortals. 

I recently included some pictures of a couple of 70's trend staples in my 'July Style Inspiration' post and touched on what I liked about it. However, I feel that this recent trend is so broad (and lovely) that it deserves it's own post. Firstly, i've included some street style and other bloggers' pictures which I feel perfectly combine the retro style while still giving it a modern twist. Pairing flares with light over sized shirts and button down skirts with chunky knits each one of these looks are completely wearable.

Now that the revival is here, everyday is pretty much a throwback to decades- old silhouettes with flares and maxis, detailing with fringing and embroidery, fabrics such as denim and suede and of course with the colours, brown, cream, yellow, orange and red. 

I've also put together two different looks on Polyvore showing how I would personally style and tackle the trend.

The trend is expected to span over two seasons, and if you're like me and will continue to wear clothes well after he trend has had it's day and come and gone, I feel that it is well worth the investment with a few pieces from fashions groovy past. 

What's your thoughts on this trend? 

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Not Nineteen Forever.

A week ago I kissed goodbye to my teenage years and said hello to being a fully fledged 20 year old adult. This, I feel is not a good thing, I don't want to be a grown up and start having to opt for something healthier than chocolate for breakfast and have to start making my own doctors appointments. 

However, if Sex And The City has taught me anything it's that getting older isn't always necessarily a bad thing, and I am only 20, which in the grand scheme of things is pretty fresh out the womb. 

So, I thought that since I am now half way to 40 and a quarter of the way to 80 I would set some little goals and aspirations for myself to work towards in my twenties.. even if I don't achieve them. A wise person once said that setting goals is a powerful process for thinking about your ideal future and for motivating you to turn your visions into reality. So in light of that, here are the small things I would like to achieve within the next 10 years.

Travel

I haven't done much travelling my past twenty years on earth, so I would like to change that. I want to live in a different country even if it's just for a few months, experience different cultures and see everything this wonderful planet we live on has to offer and ideally I would like it to be while i'm still young, I have no plans set in stone yet but I hope to start saving towards an adventurous very near future. 

Grow

Not physically, I think my days of dreaming that I will one day be over 5'3 are over. But I want to grow as I person. I want to experience new things and better myself as a human. So this means I hope to go to college and work towards getting a degree and one day have a job I love. I even want to grow and expand my mind simply by reading books, there's so much you can do to better yourself by just incorporating small things into your daily routine. 

Learn to be self sufficient

I'm lucky enough to be 20, still living at home and have my mam do a lot for me. So unfortunately this means I can't cook, clean, use a washing machine or all the other womanly duties girls in the 50's were doing as toddlers. Although I don't plan on becoming a house wife who bakes cookies I still think it's important to be able to cook myself a well balanced dinner if necessary, this i'm working on. 

Attain a good skincare routine

I recently read an article that said looking after your skin in your 20s is vital. So, I wear sunscreen everyday regardless of the weather, which I have been doing for the past 3 or so years and I try my best to take off my make up effectively at night and moisturize. This will all ensure that my skin will be as wrinkle free as possible for as long as possible. I also plan on investing in an eye cream once I turn 25, I still got 5 years to be young and wild until then though.

That's all lovelies, i'll be sure to check in in 10 years time and see how much of this I have actually achieved!

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Lush's 'Cupcake' Face Mask Review.

 It's no secret that i'm a big Lush fan. I find it really comforting knowing that when using their products i'm putting the most natural and fresh products onto my skin with the added bonus that my money is going to a good place with their views on animal testing etc.

So, for the purpose of this review I decided to put the product to the ultimate test and use it on my boyfriend, whose name he would like to keep anonymous for macho reasons. 

I feel that after so many years of using face masks my skin has somewhat become immune to seeing huge differences when I use a new product so using it on my boyfriends face I would see maximum results. 

The mask caters for oily/teenage skin. It claims to help absorb excess oil which in turn leads to less breakouts and softens skin.

For me, whenever I use the mask my skin is noticeably softer and any extra oil I have, particularly on my t-zone is gone. My boyfriend has a similar skin type to me which is combination, an oily t-zone and normal/dry skin on the cheeks. The results of the mask on him was quite similar, his skin was very noticeably softer, with less oil and also less dry skin on the parts that needed a little moisture. As far as the odd spot or two go, they didn't magically disappear but there was a visible reduction of redness and evening of his skin tone.

All in all I think this product does what it claims to and I would definitely recommend it for anyone with an oily or combination skin tone type looking for slight results, it also smells like chocolate so what's not to love?! 

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July Style Inspiration.

Dungarees, camis, button down and A line skirts, everything that's been catching my eye as of recent. I'm quite intrigued by the 70s trend that is currently happening, not just the button down skirts and suede material but the whole autumnal colour palette too.. I feel that browns, reds and oranges are colours that suit almost everyone, which could be part of the reason why it's so huge at the minute. 

What trends have you been loving lately?

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The Outfit | Nineteen

Top/dress: Missguided

Jeans: American Apparel

Boots: New Look

I picked up these American Apparel jeans when I was in Liverpool a couple weeks ago and oh my god.. they are the comfiest jeans I own by far, I feel the charcoal colour is perfect as it's a lot less harsh than black but and can also be easily paired with other colours. For 50% off also at 39 pound.. what else is a girl to do but buy them! 

The 'top' i'm wearing is actually a dress from Missguided I wore on New Years just gone, it's so pretty that I wanted to find a way to incorporate it into my everyday wardrobe instead of just wearing it on occasions. 

That's all anyway! 

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5 Beauty Benefits Of Coconut Oil.

Coconut oil is widely known for it's cooking and health benefits, being the perfect healthy cooking oil substitute and the delicious key ingredient in Pina Coladas it serves it's purpose quite nicely. However, not only can it be thrown into the frying pan or gulped down on a hot summer's day, it has many a beauty benefit also.. here are the 5 I deem to be the most efficient.

1. Eye Cream

If you suffer from dark cirlces like me or want to reduce or even prevent the appearance of wrinkles around the eye coconut oil is perfect, simply pinch a bit of the oil and rub it gently around the eye area before bed time and leave it over night, myth says it reduces the appearance of dark circles and wrinkles while keeping the area plump and well moisturized. 

2. Deep Conditioner 

Scoop up a bit of the oil and melt it by rubbing your hand together, then by running the oil through the ends of your hair and leaving it on for a few hours your hair will become moisturized, soft and frizz free. 

3.Body Moisturizer 

After taking a bath or shower rub some coconut oil all over and soon you'll be reaping the benefits of it's moisturizing goodness, it also has a natural spf 4 in it so what's not to love?!

4.Shaving Cream

Instead of wasting money on shaving cream put some on your legs while in the shower just before shaving, it acts as a balm which gives a close shave and leaves your legs looking and feeling smooth.

5. Lip Balm
If you suffer from dry lips then coconut oil is the perfect solution. With it's moisturizing properties it's sure to get rid of any dryness ya got going on!

My list could go on and on but i'll leave it at that.

Does anyone else love coconut oil?

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The Outfit | Eighteen

Bralet: Forever21

Jeans: Pennys/Primark

Shirt: Urban Outfitters

Heels: New Look

I bought this gorgeous bralet from Forever21 about two years ago and I think I've worn it a grand total of twice. I think it's the prettiest thing ever to look at but I find it a little hard to style, nude is never a colour I would usually wear so i'm always unsure about what would go with it. 

However, I think it goes quite well with these black Penny's jeans and is easily played down with the checked shirt.

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The Review | L'oreal Casting Sunkiss Jelly.

It seems to have become a yearly tradition that come summer I go lighter with my hair. In recent years I've tried getting highlights, covering my head in lemon juice, semi permanent dyes and now finally this little gem, L'oreal's Casting Sunkiss Jelly. 

Naturally my hair is a mousy brown/dark blonde colour, so going lighter isn't a huge transition, it just gives it a little bit of life. Having seen the ad on telly for this I was sold. It claims to gradually give your hair colour a sun kissed effect, is less than a tenner and saves the whole hassle of having to dye your hair. 

The product come in 3 different desirable shades, Light brown to dark blonde, dark blonde to light blonde and light blonde to very light blonde. For maximum results I went with light blonde to very light. I put it into my hair dry and blow dried to for a few minutes as recommended, the heat activates it's lightening properties. I did this every day for about 5 days until the tube was empty, it will last longer depending on the length and thickness of your hair.

So did it work? Yes! My hair is noticeably blonder. I had people ask me if I dyed it and even my boyfriend who notices literally nothing at all mentioned it looking lighter, so that's something. It definitely does what it claims to do and I would 100% recommend it to anyone looking to brighten up their hair colour.

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The Outfit | Seventeen

Top: Asos

Shorts: Vintage Levi's

Boots: New Look

Admittedly, I look like i'm off to milk some cows after these pictures, realistically, i'm not. I just thought pig tails would be a good idea, unfortunately I look more a Little House On The Prairie than one would desire. But ya live and learn, I will plan my pig tail/outfit combos a little more strategically in future. I still love this Asos top none the less, perfect for the Summer festival season, Asos never fails! 

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Styling a plain grey tee.

 Top: Pennys/Primark

Skirt: Asos

Shirt: Urban Outfitters 

Sunglasses: Vintage

Shoes: Pennys/Primark

 Top: Pennys/Primark

Jeans: Vintage

Jacket: Missguided

Shoes: Pennys/Primark

Top: Pennys/Primark

Skirt: Asos

Shoes: New Look

I thought I would mix things up a little from the usual outfit of the day post and make a styling post. Basic t-shirts are so versatile so I attempted to show their versatility in these 3 different looks. 

Unfortunately I chose a shitty time lighting wise to take the pictures and they all also turned out to be 

 slightly slanted, I really need to get better at this.

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