Farfetch Discover App & £400 Voucher Giveaway

Hi everyone,

I was recently contacted by the lovely Laurren from Farfetch and given the chance to take part in and also share this giveaway with my readers. If you want to be in with a chance to win a £400 Farfetch voucher, enter by using the Rafflecopter below! The giveaway closes midday on Monday 21st December.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to share the news that there's a new and improved Farfetch discover app. So far it's only available for IOS devices but there will be an Adroid version coming to Playstore soon. Luckily I have my trusty iPad and was able to download the app.

It's super easy to use and the design is very clean and simple which I love. I immediately got addicted to adding things to my wishlist and I always adore having a wishlist option as it makes sorting through favourites so much easier. Be warned though, it can be as addictive as Pinterest!

The app is targeted towards more designer items which means you can window shop through all of the things you can't afford without any snooty stares from sales assistants. I don't often splurge on clothes but I do love pretending I can afford everything.

There are hundreds of designer brands to choose from and I had a lot of fun browsing through the Nike section as I've recently started getting into fitness. The shoes!!! I had to physically remove myself from the situation as I almost bought a couple and I have to save my money for Christmas presents! 

I thought I'd share my top 8 picks on my wishlist with you (yes it's mostly Nike). 

So this shows you a little bit of the app layout itself, as I said it's very easy to use. 6 pairs of Nike shoes, I know. My best friend has got me Nike obsessed. Do I need 6 more pairs? Probably not but a girl can dream right? Look at the polkadot ones!

The polkadot jacket is something I actually saw in the Nike store first, unfortunately they didn't have my size so I was ecstatic to find it on the Farfetch app! And lastly there's a gorgeous fluffy parka from Mr & Mrs Italy. How cosy does that look?

Good luck with the giveaway and I hope you all enjoyed this insight into the Farfetch app!

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The Grey Skinny Jeans

Jumper - H&M

Jeans - Topshop

Shoes - Primark

Bag - Six

Scarf (on bag) - H&M

Hi everyone,

So after a really long break, I decided to start blogging again. If you're wondering why I had a break I'll redirect you to my last blogpost here. But I'm back now!

It has been so hot here in Luxembourg so far but it has cooled down a lot more recently, which I personally prefer. I'm waiting for autumn to come because I get sick of the heat really quickly. Since it had cooled down I decided to get out my favourite pair of jeans and a soft jumper. This year has been the year of the jeans for me and it all started back in March when I bought my first pair of Topshop Joni jeans. They are honestly the most comfortable jeans ever and that means a lot coming from me as I've mostly been a leggings girl these past few years. But I now own three pairs of Joni jeans (eek as they are fairly expensive!) and I love them. I paired them with a thin, light pink jumper that I found in H&M. I adore the combination of light pink and grey, it's one of my favourites. I also put on my primark shoes because they are only grey shoes I own and are actually quite comfortable. 

Have a great week!

The Leather Jacket

Jacket - H&M (similar)

T-shirt - H&M

Leggings/Trousers - H&M

Hat - Primark

Wedge Trainers - New Look (similar here & here)

Necklace - Primark

Bracelet - Primark

Hi everyone,

I love a good fake leather jacket but for some reason I didn't own a plain black one. I found this cropped one in H&M and it was on sale for 20€ which I thought was a pretty good deal. It feels really soft and fits nicely too. I paired it with a plain white t-shirt and some thick black leggings that have leather panels on the leg which went nicely with the jacket without being too much of a leather overload. I love these leggings but as a warning you definitely need to try them on. I had to size down as they came up quite big and loose. 

I chose to mix metals a bit and wore gold jewellery despite the fact that both the jacket and leggings have silver detailing. My sister had got me a twelve days of Christmas advent calendar from Primark as part of my stocking filler and it had a different piece of jewellery for every day. I especially love the feather bracelet. 

To finish off the outfit, I added my black beanie and my wedge trainers. I also have these in beige which you can see here. I have to admit, I felt like a cool biker chick in this outfit, unfortunately a few days after I got the jacket it started snowing so I haven't been able to wear it much!

Hope you're having a great weekend!

2014 Favourites

Hi everyone,

I don't usually do blogposts about my monthly favourites but I wanted to do one big post about all of my 2014 favourites because there were quite a lot of products that I fell in love with last year. January is almost over but I thought I may as well post it anyway. Better late than never! 

I've already reviewed a few of them on my blog already and I'll leave links in case you want to read a more in depth description about any of those. There will also be a few I haven't blogged about yet so hopefully it will be an interesting read.

Skincare

Bebe More Melt Away Cleanser

This was my go to cleanser throughout 2014. It's cheap and works wonders! I'm pretty sure that it's part of the reason why my skin looked and felt nice throughout the whole year. It's paraben free and is great for cleanising sensitive skin. It has a foamy, mousse like texture and I found it to be moisturing. It's great for moving any excess makeup and leaves my skin  feeling extremely clean and soft. I'm on my second tube already and will probably repurchase it once that one is done. Read more about it here.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat

My skin can get quite oily during the summer and I used this on a daily basis. It worked extremely well at reducing the oil and keeping my complexion looking matte. It felt really nice on and didn't bother my sensitive skin at all. It's quite expensive but a tiny bit goes a long way and it has lasted me a really long time. 

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo +

I was a huge fan of the original Effaclar Duo and had been since 2012. Contrary to the original version, the Effaclar Duo + claims to prevent marks on the skin as well as correcting imperfections and unclogging pores (like the original). The consistency and texture has also changed. Where the first was more like a transparent gel, this one is creamier and white in colour. The first few times I used it, I was rather disappointed as it seemed to cause more breakouts but I was determined to stick with it as once again it's fairly expensive. After a while it cleared up my skin and I fell in love with it. I apply it after cleansing and toning, before putting on makeup.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.I.

Another long time favourite that I've never blogged about. This one is targeted more specifically at preventing spots and imperfections. I can't fault it. It has always worked wonders whenever my skin decides to play up. I apply it to any spots and redness just before going to sleep after cleansing and toning my skin. That way it has time to work it's magic over night. 

Makeup & Brushes

Zoeva Rose Golden Luxury Set

2014 was the year I decided to invest in these beauts. I did a blogpost on the original set here and my lovely mum bought me the eye brush set for Christmas. I adore these brushes, they're super soft and do their jobs extremely well. You get a bunch of different brushes, each with their own individual use (although feel free to use them for different things). The quality is incredible and I actually prefer them to my other brushes. 65€ may seem a lot for makeup brushes but when you calculate it, it works out to +/-5€ per brush which is amazing. Also there is the added fact that they are rose gold! So beautiful.

NARS Blush in Dolce Vita

I hadn't been using a lot a face products for a while but I fell back in love with this blush towards the end of last year (summer and autumn in particular). It's the most gorgeous deep red/pink colour and looks amazing on my skin (if I do say so myself). I've had it for over two years now and still haven't hit pan. As it's NARS, it is expensive but if you have money to spend and fancy getting a new blush, I definitely recommend it. I've written about it here.

Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick in 49 Liasion & NARS Lipstick in Heatwave

Both of these lipsticks were featured in my Top 10 Lipsticks for Spring/Summer which you can read here. They're both beautiful, both expensive, both amazing. i love pairing Liaison with a brown smokey eye and Heatwave with winged liner. They're both creamy but Heatwave has a matte finish and Liaison has more of a pearl finish.

MAC Palette

I almost completed my MAC palette last year and I found myself using it on a day to day basis. When it comes to eyeshadows, MAC is definitely up there with my top favourites. Amazing quality, beautiful colours and reasonably priced. The ones I used the most were Sable, Mulch, Patina, Charcoal Brown and Naked Lunch but I adore all of them. Read more about my palette here.

Hair Products

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme

This has to be one of my all time favourite new discoveries of last year. I first started using it in March or April and have since repurchased it, despite it being fairly expensive. I really think that this has been the main reason why the condition of my hair has improved so drastically. It really is a hair saviour. Read more here.

Nivea Diamond Gloss Shampoo & Conditioner

Hands down my favourite shampoo and conditioner. They smell amazing and leave my hair looking glossy and feeling super soft. I always go back to these no matter how many other products I try. I wrote a more in depth blogpost about them here.

MoroccanOil & Kérastase Ciment Thermique

These two have been long term favourites of mine. I use them both religiously after every wash and they haven't stopped doing their magic. They make my hair feel so soft and manageable as well as keeping it in good condition. They also both smell amazing! Price wise, they are expensive but you don't need to use a lot and I find they last between six months to a year. Read more about the Ciment Thermique here.

COLAB Dry Shampoo London

I bought this a few months ago and it has since become a firm favourite. I have always had a love/hate (more hate) relationship with dry shampoos. Whether it was the smell or the fact that they didn't really help, I could never find the perfect one. Until now that is! The London scent is lovely and it actually helps make my hair look presentable on the days in between washes. It was also incredibly cheap for such a big can.

Christmas Day Dress

Dress - H&M

Coat - H&M

Tights - Primark

Wedges - Primark

Earrings - H&M

Necklace - H&M

Watch - DKNY

Hi everyone,

I spotted this dress on a recent shopping trip to Auchan. I had been looking for a pretty dress that I could wear on Christmas day and I fell in love with this one the minute I saw it. It has long sleeves which is a major plus point because I will be spending Christmas in the french alps and won't want to wear a short sleeved or strapless dress. I love the subtle black pattern against the light pink and the fact that it has pockets. Yay for pockets! I feel it's a really flattering cut too and I can see myself wearing it a lot throughout the year.

I paired it with a fluffy, textured cream coat, also from H&M, that my mum got for me as an early Christmas present. I found it in the sale section and it was 50% off of 99€! I love the material and it's really cosy but still looks quite elegant.

I wanted to keep my accessories rose gold and beige so I paired the dress with rose gold jewellery and my beige/taupe wedge heels that I got from Primark earlier this year. I also chose these because I know that I won't be wearing them for a long time on Christmas day, as we will probably be spending it indoors so they are basically just for the sake of taking photos. If we do go out, I will probably put on some practical snow boots that won't necessarily go with the dress. 

Have you got your Christmas outfit all planned out yet?

The Winter Boots | Part 2

Jumper - H&M

Leggings - Asos

Boots - Siemes Schuhcenter

Hair bow - H&M

Hi everyone,

This is part 2 of my winter boots series, you can read the first one here. I bought these boots last year as I wanted some boots with gold buckles. I can't remember how much they cost exactly, but they were reasonably cheap. They are fluffy on the inside which means they are able to keep my legs really warm which is always a plus. They feel quite sturdy and have lasted a year already, which ,considering they were cheap, is great! I love the taupe colour of them too, especially with the gold. 

I paired them with a white chunky knitted jumper that I got from H&M earlier this year. It's really snuggly and isn't made out of a scratchy material. I also wore some black leggings, as per usual. 

I was having a no fuss, minimal make up day and I kept my hair simple in a simple plat. I also added a bow to jazz it up a bit more.

Hope you are having a great week!