Mini Honey Themed Haul

Hey everyone! Okay, so I didn't intentionally go out and purchase lots of honey themed products for the sake of a blog post. I have named it a 'honey themed' haul because when I actually got home and had a good look at what I purchased it all seemed to be related to honey which I thought was very strange! I mean, I know I love the smell of honey but what are the chances of me purchasing all honey related things on the same day? Freaky! Anyway... moving on, it is only a little haul as I only popped out for a few essentials and saw so many great deals I just had to allow myself a couple of sneaky purchases. So this is what I bought.

Herbal Essences Bee Strong Strengthening Intensive Hair Mask. So 'Bee Strong' is a new herbal essences line and because of this, it was on offer. I didn't need a new shampoo or conditioner but this I had to have. It is a rinse out mask for hair that needs a little repair. Now my hair isn't in terrible condition at all but sometimes my ends can look a little dry, so I thought this would be perfect to use maybe once a week. It also smells amazing! It has honey and apricot extracts and you can imagine how good that smells. I cant wait to give this a go!

Herbal Essences Bee Strong Strengthening Cream. Also from the 'Bee Strong' line, this is a leave in treatment to protect your hair from combing damage. I love leave in treatments, I like the way they are working the entire time and they always leave my hair really soft and silky. This one claims to leave you with super strong hair so it will be interesting to see how that works. Again the smell is so good, I'll probably end up smelling my hair all day. Very excited to try.

Twinings Soothing Camomile and Honey Tea. This is pretty random but I thought I would include it anyway, just incase you guys were curious as to what else I buy other than beauty or fashion related products. I love tea and thought I would give herbal tea a try. I wanted to try something soothing and calming to relax me when I am feeling all wound up and this sounds perfect.

Garnier Soothing Hand Cream. Yet another honey related product. (What is wrong with me?) I bought this because I really needed a new hand cream and I have heard really good things about Garnier hand products. I have used this a few times already and I am really happy with it.

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Mousse. Lastly is the only product in the haul that hasn't got honey in it. Since I have been curling my hair I have discovered that I needed a mousse to help give my hair added volume and hold the curls for the whole day. After spending ages looking at all the different types, I decided to go with the one that matches my current shampoo and conditioner. I always want that extra boost in my hair and hopefully this can do the job. Im looking forward to giving this a go.

So thats what I picked up on my mini shopping trip. I am so sorry about all the honey related products, I still have no idea how I didn't notice at the time. Have you tried any of these products? What did you think?

Kisses

Luci xo

My Favourite Body Lotions

Hey Guys! Ready for the weekend? I certainly am and I am even more excited because I have 5 whole days off work, pure bliss! I haven't actually got a tonne of things planned but I think I could do with a bit more time to recover from last week and its still nice to know I can have a few extra lie ins. :) Anyway todays post is about my current favourite body lotions and why I like them so much. I am a huge fan of body lotions and I like trying them all out however I do tend to revert back to these time and time again. 

Dove Summer Glow. I love this so much and it is my all time favourite gradual tanner. I have tried a few different brands but they never measure up this one. First up, I love the smell its lovely and really reminds me of the summer. Secondly, the colour is amazing! I always get this in the shade medium to dark as when I naturally tan I tend to go quite dark. It is such a gorgeous colour and looks amazing. It also works after only a couple of applications so you don't need to use this weeks in advance. Lastly, it is very moisturising so your skin doesn't feel dry and horrible. I just love this product and buy it every single year.

Victoria's Secret Pink Warm and Cosy Body Lotion. I love Victoria's Secret in general but their lotions and scents are amazing. I picked this up from the London store and fell in love. The smell is absolutely gorgeous, its kind of like vanilla but sweeter and is just a very comforting smell to me. As for the lotion itself, its lovely to apply and isn't greasy like some lotions can be. I also really like the fact its a pump dispenser, much easier to use!

Jergens Ultra Healing. This is my everyday body lotion. I use this all the time without fail and I love how it has completely transformed my skin. Seeing as I am someone who suffers with dry skin in the winter, this is a life saver. Its super hydrating and almost immediately soothes my skin and clears up any dry patches within days. My skin has definitely been healthier since I've used this. Love it! Oh and once again, it has a pump which makes life so much easier.

E45 Intense Recovery. Lastly is this super strong moisturiser. Sometimes in the colder months, my skin can need extra TLC and this is what I will use. I use this only when I get very dry patches and need a little bit more hydration. This is also ideal for sensitive skin so when your skin is feeling a little bit delicate, this is perfect. It doesn't get much use the rest of year but its definitely something I wouldn't want to be without - just incase.

So those are my favourite body lotions. What are your favourites? Have you tried any of these products?

Kisses

Luci xo

Pretty Little Liars Style | Spencer

Hey Everyone! Hope you are all looking forward to the end of the week, Im still feeling pretty rubbish and am hoping Im going to start feeling a lot better by the weekend. Being ill really sucks don't you think? Anyway, I have dragged myself up to write a post for you guys today and it is the last in my Pretty Little Liars Style series. 

Spencer is the last one on the list and she is probably my second favourite character after Hanna. Spencer is the crazily clever one who excels at school and at pretty much everything else she does in her life, so her style is very classic, preppy and very all- American. Spencer loves her skinny jeans and pretty much wears them every day but not just in your classic blue denim shades. She is often rocking a pale pink pair or a gorgeous deep burgandy shade which makes them look a lot less average. Pair these skinnies with either this classic blue plaid shirt or this super cute swallow sweater. Don't forget that Spencer also likes to layer up so this preppy style blazer would look perfect over the top. She doesn't just live in casual jeans though, Spencer often wears feminine summer dresses like this cute denim number. Paired with a simple mustard colour cardigan and chunky knit knee high socks or patterned, lace tights and you're good to go. Just because Spencer likes the muted colours, doesn't mean you cant add that little splash of colour to your look.

Onto to accessories, Spencer is very classic with her footwear and nearly always wears a simple pair of brown loafers. These lovely suede ones are super cute and still girly and will look fantastic paired with either the jeans or the dress. If the weather is against you then why not try a pair of brown leather boots layered over tights or chunky socks. It still channels Spencer's look but with the extra warmth. As for bags, stick with the preppy style and go for a classic satchel style bag. This brown leather one can also be worn across the body for a different look. Lastly is jewellery. Spencer isn't one for wearing tonnes of it but she will wear classic gold studs or a simple chain necklace.

What do you think of Spencer's style? Is she your favourite?

Kisses

Luci xo

50 Random Fact About Me

Hey Guys, hope you are all well. I have a horrible cold and have just been feeling sorry for myself with a huge box of tissues by my side, not a great way to spend my two days off thats for sure! Now I know I am a little bit behind this whole 'facts about me' tag but I thought its never too late to join in and I love reading them so much. I thought it would be seriously difficult to think of 50 facts about me but I did manage it eventually. I hope you make it to the end and maybe learn a little more about me. :)

1. My real name is Lucinda however no one ever calls me it.

2. I have one younger sister called Madeleine.

3. I am a huge Disney fan and love watching all the movies when I just want to chill out. Tangled would have to be my favourite.

4. I have only ever been to New York City once, yet it is my favourite place in the entire world.

5. I love macaroni cheese.

6. I suffer with anxiety.

7. I'll do it because I have to but I hate flying so so much and I do tend to panic.

8. I still believe in real life fairytale endings.

9. I love TV shows like Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars and Greys Anatomy.

10. Lucky Charm cereal is my weakness.

11. I have a westie called Skye who I love to pieces.

12. I lost my grandad when I was 17 and I miss him every single day.

13. I worry all the time over every single thing. Its crazy but I cant help it.

14. I can't save money even if I am really trying. Its something that I find impossible!

15. I like to be organised, I just love lists.

16. I love to read, give me a great book and I'm hooked.

17. I love watching chick flicks.

18. I always compare myself to other people.

19. I care what people think of me, maybe too much.

20. I had braces for 18 months and now I seriously hate horrible teeth.

21. I love shopping and get so excited when I get paid.

22. I love painting my nails.

23. I have known my closest friend for 15 years and I can tell her anything.

24. I have been driving for 5 years.

25. I am not the best at trying new things and it is something I am trying to change.

26. My favourite chocolate is Dairy Milk.

27. I suffer from really cold hands all year round - its very frustrating.

28. I have 1/8 of Portuguese in me.

29. I love milk, I have a mug of it every single morning.

30. I am not a morning person at all.

31. My favourite time of year is Christmas.

32. I love sunny days, they instantly make me happy.

33. I am 5'3".

34. I have four tattoos and I really want another one.

35. I rarely eat red meat, mainly chicken and fish.

36. I really don't like Indian food.

37. My best childhood holiday was going to Disneyland Paris.

38. My dream is to live and work in the USA.

39. I actually like to play on the xbox. This always surprises people!

40. I spend a lot of money on makeup. 

41. I don't like braggers or two faced people, they really grate on my nerves.

42. I adore my nana so so much and we are very close.

43. I have a sight obsession with candles.

44. I naturally have 2 sets of upper eyelashes which means I very rarely need to wear falsies.

45. I broke my arm once when I was 15 after crashing into my friend at a skiing party.

46. I really love hospitals. I know this is strange but I just find it all so interesting.

47. My hair is naturally super straight.

48. I have a tiny scar on my upper lip. When I was 3, I tripped and fell over on my way to playgroup.

49. I refuse to walk on three man hole covers together since I was told it was bad luck. Crazy I know!

50. I got the main part in a school show in year 3 as a fairy - I was thrilled!

So there are my 50 random facts. I hope you enjoyed reading them and finding out something new about me. :)

Kisses

Luci xo

MAC Ri Ri Woo Lipstick

Hey everyone! Hope your weekend was lovely and relaxing, I'm kind of glad its over as working the weekend tends to drag. Two days off for me now and I intend to make the most of it with blogging and of course a little shopping. The most exciting purchase I made last week though was MAC's Ri Ri Woo lipstick which is what todays post is about.

Incase you guys didn't know, MAC released only a few of these gorgeous Rihanna edition lipsticks and they all sold out within 3 hours (1 hour in the US I believe) and I was lucky enough to get my mitts on one. The whole ordering system was very tense and extremely exciting and when you realised you'd actually nabbed one you wanted to jump up and down with joy. 

The lipstick itself is pretty much like MAC Ruby Woo but very slightly darker, so if you already had Ruby Woo you might not have been as excited. However when mine arrived in the post a couple of days ago I couldn't believe how pretty it was! It has 'Ri Ri' engraved into the lipstick which is gorgeous and the red is really bright with a blue undertone so it makes your teeth look whiter and makes the colour stand out. It truly is a stunning colour, however it is a retro matte lipstick which means it could be a little drying. That shouldn't be too much of a problem though providing you apply a nice hydrating lip balm underneath. 

The rest of the Ri Ri Hearts MAC will be released in four seasonal collections throughout the year which makes me super excited. They are meant to include eyeshadow palettes and brushes. Did any of you get hold of a Ri Ri Woo lipstick? What did you think?

lots of love

Luci xo