Instagram Diary #1

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Magazines that I love * New York quote - so true! * Hughenden Manor * New chunky necklace * Inspiration quote * More magazines - addiction! * The Host * Audley End house * Nars lipgloss blog post * Gorgeous grounds * Jogging around the grounds * Babylips * Skye looking cute * Lucky Charms quote * Hitting over 50 followers * Tanning myself

Hey everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic weekend, I certainly did seeing as I got paid but I just find they go so quickly.. anyway, todays post is an Instagram diary post. Now I have seen loads of these on peoples blogs and I find them so interesting and fun to read so I thought I would give it a try and create my own. These photos are from the last few weeks and if you don't already follow me on Instagram then this gives you a little insight into my life. :) So basically the first few are of a couple of quotes that I  think are really nice and relatable and of the magazines I purchased recently. I have a huge obsession with magazines, I just love reading them and looking at the pictures and finding out whats going on with fashion, make up and the celebrity world. I also adore American magazines too, I love seeing whats going on and whats new in the States, I swear if I could work for a magazine I would be in heaven! I also bought a few makeup pieces in the last few weeks which I decided to take photos of and The Host on DVD which is an amazing film and book, so if you haven't seen it or read it then I recommend it. I also went away for a few days recently to Audley End which I did a post on here, so I had to include a few photos from there too. :) I also reached over 50 followers here on my blog which I am so happy about! Thank you again to everyone who follows my little slice of the web, means so much! I also included a cute picture of Skye, my westie and a standard sunbathing shot too, got to make the most of the sunshine! Lastly, the Lucky Charm quote had to be reposted, how amazing would it be to have an entire box of cereal full of only the marsh mellows? Perfect world right there.

I hope you enjoyed this post and if you have Instagram then feel free to follow me :).

Luci xo

August Glossybox

Hey everyone, so sorry I haven't posted in a while, going back to work has felt super tiring for some reason and I just haven't had a spare minute to actually sit down and write something so I am soooo sorry for that! I am back in the swing of things now so I should be a bit more organised. Hopefully! So todays post is on this months Glossybox, actually cannot believe we are on August's box already? The theme of this months box was 'High-Flyers' so basically products that are perfect for when you are on the move and for summer travels. I also like the fact that they are all under 100ml which means you can take them on board a plane too. Good thinking Glossybox! I have to say, I was quite impressed with the products this month and feel like I got quite a lot for the price of the box. This is what was inside...

Emite Make Up Eyelash Curler. Eyelash curlers are one of those things that you will always need and being on holiday is no exception. I currently use my Sephora one that I picked up in New York last year and I love it, its the best one I have used for a long time. However I am always up for trying something new and seeing this in my box was really exciting! This eyelash curler is actually worth a whopping £20 and considering I only pay a tenner for the entire box, thats pretty amazing. I also love the colour scheme of it. The black makes it look really professional and smart and the red detailing is pretty cute too. I cant wait to try this out!

Jelly Pong Pong 2 in 1 Shadow/Eyeliner. Like I have said in the past, Jelly Pong Pong is not a brand that I really use that much or really think about purchasing. But this looks like something I will actually try. This would be ideal for travelling because not only can this be used as a standard eyeliner but you can also smudge it out like an eyeshadow too. There were three colours up for grabs and I ended up with this stunning creamy, metallic grey. Its really pretty and a colour that I would like to try out. i just hope the quality is good, as I like eyeliners to last for the majority of the day. These retail for about £10.50 though so I have high hopes.

TRESemme Platinum Strength Concentrated Treatment Shot. This looks really good! I will be trying this out as soon as possible. This is basically a 60 second treatment that will repair damaged hair and damaged ends and I really hope this will work. I am always looking for products that help to restore my hair to its former glory and my ends can look a little dry sometimes so it will be really interesting to see what this can do. I also love the fact that you literally leave it on for 60 seconds. Perfect for when you don't have the time in the morning. I'll keep you posted on whether this works. :)

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Noir. Who doesn't love a perfume sample? I love them, its one of the best ways to decide on which scent you want to try next. I am quite choosey when it comes to scents though and I hate anything too fruity or something that fades after an hour or so. However when I spritzed this on my wrist I just fell in love. This smell is amazing! I actually need to purchase this as soon as possible. I love it! They describe it as 'succulent ripe berry notes and gourmand accents, while adding a juicy touch of honeysuckle and a sultry hint of sandlewood'. Its gorgeous!

Oceane Makeup Remover Pen. Lastly is this little invention, a makeup remover pen. I cant believe I have never had one of these before? I don't know how well it will work but the idea of it sounds brilliant. It basically removes any unwanted makeup or any mistakes you might have made when applying. Perfect for on the go or when you look in the mirror during the day and realise your eyeliner has smudged under your eyes. This seems like the easy on the move fix. Very excited to give this a whirl!

So thats what was in my box this month. Overall I was pretty impressed with it all. I can see me trying every single thing out which is what I like to get out of a monthly beauty box. Have any of you received this months box? What did you think?

Kisses

Luci xo

Mini Break to Audley End

 

Hey everyone! Hope you are all well and having a lovely week so far. As you know, I was off work last week for a nice relaxing break and actually went to Audley End for a few days. It was lovely and we took Skye along with us too. :) 

Apart from a huge thunder storm when we arrived, (which is just typical) and a couple of rain showers, the weather was glorious! Had so much fun just popping to Cambridge which is really nearby and doing a bit of shopping and just seeing how cute and old it looks there. The buildings are gorgeous. I tell you, anyone who is lucky enough to go to university there, I am so jealous!

The place we stayed was actually the gate house to Audley End House called Cambridge Lodge and it was so cute! We literally had all the grounds to explore which was amazing and perfect for evening jogs and little walks in the sunshine. These grounds are huge and absolutely stunning with mini waterfalls, streams and even stables with the three most friendly horses I have ever met. I wanted to take them home.. The house was also amazing and really interesting to see how people would have lived. I love anything with a bit of history and a story behind it. :)

I love little breaks like this and had a lovely time :).

Luci xo

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream

Hey ladies! Todays post is a quick one on my new favourite moisturiser by Dermalogica. I have always been interested in trying Dermalogica products but always found them way too expensive. I just couldn't justify the price. Then I discovered their intensive eye repair cream and quickly realised that it was worth every single penny. I only purchased their eye cream when I was desperate for something to really hydrate my eye area and would have spent any amount of money at that point! So when it came to purchasing a new moisturiser I couldn't decided whether I should repurchase my Clarins favourite or try something new. Obviously I had to go with something new!

Now I know spending £46 on a moisturiser is kind of excessive and maybe even slightly crazy, I did think that at the time! However, I felt really confident that it would work wonders on my skin, purely because their eye cream was a-maz-ing. I went with their skin smoothing cream because its ideal for combatting dry skin and improving the skin's texture. Seeing as I have very dry skin, this seemed the best option for me. When it arrived, it was quite a big tube, for some reason I expected it to be pretty small. So I am sure this will last me for quite a while which is good, it makes spending that amount of money worth while. 

This cream is a medium weight so its not too thick and heavy but not at all runny of any sort either and when applied to my skin, it felt amazing! Really hydrating and a small bit goes a long way! I have been using this for a couple of weeks now and it hasn't broken me out or made my skin any drier but its also not greasy at all. Its really cooling and soothing and I actually look forward to applying it. It has made my skin feel a lot smoother and thats only after a couple of weeks. I do only use it at night though, that way it will last me a little longer. The only thing I would say about this product is the smell isn't brilliant. It smells really medical and strong and the first few times I used it, I did wrinkle my nose. I've got used to it now and barely notice but just a warning, if you are sensitive to smell this might put you off. 

Have any of you ever tried Dermalogica products? What are your thoughts?

Kisses

Luci xo

Monthly Favourites | July

Hey ladies, Hope you are all ready for the weekend? My week has flown by! I have been away for the last five days and I can't believe its over already. It feels like just yesterday I was telling you all I had a week off. Another thing that feels like yesterday is me writing my June favourites and now I am writing July's. Its crazy! Where is this year going? At least this month has been super hot and sunny which has made a change and also probably made the month feel a lot quicker. So yeah, its that time again where I tell you what I have been loving this month. So here we go...

Batiste Dry Shampoo. I have been using this so much this month, what with the weather and everything. I have always loved Batiste dry shampoo and I always get it with the hint of brown to it because my hair is dark and the white just shows up sometimes. This saves me more time by not having to rub it in as much (sooo lazy!) This has to be in my favourites purely because I couldn't have survived without it.

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Blow Dry Lotion. I have loved this product this past month. I purchased it a couple of weeks a go and its brilliant. I apply this to my roots before I blow dry my hair and it really does give a little extra oomph to my hair. What with the hot weather and everything my hair gets flat really quickly. This has definitely helped to keep it volumized for longer and I think I will easily be using this for the next couple of months.

MAC Prep and Prime BB Cream. Its been too hot to wear any kind of foundation so I have been giving my skin a break this month and have just been wearing BB cream and a little powder. This BB cream is one of my favourites and gives a nice light coverage without being thick and over bearing. I get this in the shade 'light' and its perfect. Love this product!

MAC Zoom Fast Black Lash. I did a post on this product here a few days ago and as you can probably tell, I love it and is now a firm favourite of mine. I have worn this mascara pretty much every day this month and even when its been hot, it hasn't smudged or anything. 

NARS Laguna Bronzer. I love this product and always have. As you can see, I have totally hit pan on this now because I use it so much. I do use this every day to contour my face but recently I have been dusting it all over for that extra glow. Its such a gorgeous shade, its not orange at all and matches in with a tan perfectly.

Essie Polish in 'Fiji'. Again I did a post on this colour here and I love it! I have worn this so much this month and its easily one of my favourite nail polishes of all time. I just adore it so much and it looks great when you have a hint of a tan. Its like the ideal colour for summer.

Kindle. Lastly is my non beauty favourite of the month and thats my Kindle. I bought this a few months ago and I just love it. I love to read books so much and in the summer I always take one to read outside in the sunshine. Having all my books in one place is fantastic and I have been using this loads in July. For those of you that are interested, I am currently reading The White Queen by Philippa Gregory at the moment and its brilliant! After watching the first episode on TV I had to read it. Im a sucker for a romance story no matter what era. 

So thats it, another monthly favourites :). What have you been loving this month?

lots of love

Luci xo