PRETTY YOUNG THING

BEAUTY : REVIEW LEE STAFFORD COCO LOCO RANGE

19 February 2016

Lee Stafford Coco Loco Range available now at Boots

I have to say i'm a huge Lee Stafford fan, I use the Bleach Blondes range as it's the best at keeping those brassy tones away! I have bleached the ends of my hair so I used to struggle to keep those brassy tones away but not since I started using the Bleach Blondes range, I love the whole bleach blondes collection, the Hot Shotz and correcting conditioning spray are must haves if you find those brassy tones make a come back! Anyway this review is about the Coco Loco range, you can check out my reviews of the Bleach Blondes range here

I found my hair had gone quite dry and damaged, I knew I needed to get some hydration into my hair. The Coco Loco range by Lee Stafford contains Coconut Oil which is a natural nutrient and provides the essential proteins for nourishing and repairing damaged hair. So i've been giving the range a try and I have to say my hair is feeling so so much better.

I love the Shampoo and Conditioner they are so easy to use and smell amazing! I absolutely love Coconut scented products. My hair feels really lovely and clean when I use the shampoo, I tend to rinse and repeat with the shampoo to make sure I get all the dry shampoo and other products out my hair. Then I follow with the conditioner which is really lovely and hydrating.

The Coconut mask is lovely, I like to jump into a hot lush bath with candles and wack a load of this on my hair and just lie there for ages letting the mask get to work on my hair. I only really put it on my ends as this is where my hair is dry and damaged. My hair always feels really soft and shiny after i've used the mask.

The Coconut Spritz is a nice product to use, you can apply it onto towel dried hair to condition and detangle hair which I think works really well. It makes my hair shiny and and smooth and stops it drying so frizzy. You can also spritz this into the hair throughout the day to refresh your hair.

The Blow and Go genius lotion improves your hair in every way possible, your hair will be softer, shinier, sleeker, smoother, stronger and conditioned. You just apply to towel dried hair and style as normal. It makes your hair so much easier to style and locks in that moisture so your hair looks smoother and stronger for longer.

Finally the Coconut Balm, this is just like Coconut Oil, it's a solid product that melts in your hand and you can apply it to the ends of your hair to keep your hair protected and smooth.

The whole range is amazing, if your hair is feeling dull and damaged you need to get your hands on some of these products. Selected Lee Stafford products are on 2 for £10 right now at Boots so take advantage of an amazing offer and give the range ago! They are really afforable products and leave your hair feeling like you've been to the salon.

*this post contains pr samples

LIFESTYLE: MY BUCKET LIST

18 February 2016

I would consider myself to be a live my life kind of person, I believe that this is our life and we should live it to the full. I like to travel to places and experience things. If I have a week off work it's very rare that I would do absolutely nothing. I got to go to Orlando, Florida last year and that was very high on my bucket list. I'm so glad we went and although we couldn't really afford it, we made it happen because it's an experience and we knew we may not get the chance any time soon. It was amazing we had such a brilliant time. We also went to Dublin and to Ibiza last year and that's because I haven't managed to get onto a teacher training course so i'm working. Since we went to Ibiza we have got our own flat which is another thing that was on my Bucket list because I felt like i'd never be able to afford to move out and now I have and I love it! So i'm having to put other things on hold and we might not be able to afford any amazing trips like we did last year but its worth it.

MY BUCKET LIST

Personally I would love to travel, i'd love to visit the world and live in some amazing places. I want to see Australia, New Zealand, The Grand Canyon, New York, Las Vegas, Thailand, Paris and many more. This is my dream i'd love to drop everything, have absolutely no commitments and experience the world.
I want to get that dream job, I always wanted to be a teacher. I'm not sure if that's still my dream but I will do what I have to do to get there and get a job that I love.
I wouldn't be greedy but i'd love to be financially stable when i'm older so I could decide if I want to work, i'd love to just be able to spend everyday with Clint whether it's just at home or we could go out everyday and experience new things.
I have been to a festival before but I really want to go to another one, it would be amazing to go to one in a different country.
I really want to go Skiing, i've actually been looking for next year so that would be so so amazing, i'm slightly accident prone so i'd need to be very careful not to injure myself.
Go Skydiving, i've always wanted to go skydiving. I might have to pop my name down and do it for charity - how amazing would that be!
Have a nice house, and a happy healthy family.

I'm sure as I get older I will tick some of these off and i'll also add more to this list. It's really fun to think of things you want to do in your lifetime. I think most of my bucket list is realistic, I think it's wise to be realistic because chances are you won't get to be a millionaire before you die or sing on stage with Beyonce but it's also fun to add it too your list, anything can happen.

Check out Hannah's story and what she has planned for 2016 and check out the Into The Blue infographic below which has some really good Bucket List ideas. Head over to their website for some really exciting experience days and you might find something to tick off your list.

image: into the blue

*this is a sponsored post

BEAUTY AND FASHION : WISHLIST

16 February 2016

I haven't done a wishlist for a while so I thought i'd pop one together, I seem to be wanting to shop alot at the moment. I've been to Primark a few times and i've just placed a Space NK order so hopefully I can resist buying anything else till payday! I'm doing that thing where you just don't look at your bank balance and hope for the best!

I keep looking at handbags, I nearly bought this grey/ mink colour bag from H&M however I don't tend to use big bags so I put it down and then a girl came into work with this gorgeous J By Jasper Conran bag and I was like OOOOO but when I went into the Debenhams in Birmingham they didn't have it so again I managed to be good and not buy anything.

I bought a few bits in Kiko last month, you can see my haul here but I really want to pick up the Gwen Stefani palette by Urban Decay but I have so so many eye shadow palettes and can't seem to commit to buying it I did think Clint may have bought it me for Valentines but we didn't buy each other presents this year.

I keep looking at gym clothes too, I really want to get back to the gym but I can't really afford my membership right now so i'm going try and stick to my healthy eating and workout dvd. The sportswear in New Look is gorgeous. I love these geometric leggings and this yoga top.

These boots are lovely, it's still too cold outside to wear flats just yet so i'm still living in my boots. These Clarks boots from Brantano would be perfect and keep me going. I could put them away till next year because Clarks are such good quality and they are classic black suede boots. They are also half price right now!

Finally this Abbott Lyon watch, they are all so pretty. I really love the grey strap on this one and I love the silver face. I have a few watches but this one is just so classy and clean and would just go with any outfit.

MONTHLY FAVOURITES

15 February 2016

This month I have decided to put together a monthly favourites blog post, I got some goodies for Christmas that i'm loving and a few bits I wanted to show you guys.

First up is my Urban Decay Smokey Palette, I reach for this most days, it's such a great everyday palette and you can create some amazing smokey eyes with it, see my full review here. Next up is this foundation by Loreal, it's their true match super blendable foundation. I've been using this for most of January and i'm loving it. It blends easy and lasts for most of the day, it's a good cheap everyday foundation. Next in beauty is this Loccitane hand cream, it has Almond milk in and just smells amazing, I always use Loccitane hand creams because they are the best and stop my hands from going dry. The Loreal False Lash Sculpt mascara is on offer with the foundation so I picked it up as I needed a new mascara. The wand is really good and you get such long lashes using this, I read loads of mixed reviews on this mascara but I like it, I always use a mascara on top to create more volume but this mascara gives you such amazing length and it's cheap.

I have a few non-beauty favourites aswell. I loved watching Zoella's vlogmas and decided to pick up her novel Girl Online, I couldn't put it down and loved it. I've picked up Girl Online on tour which is next on my list to read. I thought i'd include this marble notebook which I picked up in Urban Outfitters by Oh Deer. I love it so so much and tend you use it for my flat lays rather than writing notes inside because it's so pretty. And finally my Ted Baker coin purse. I fell in love with this is the Selfridges sale but didn't buy it and then 100% regretted not picking it up and then I couldn't find it anywhere as it sold out but then I managed to find one in the sale a few weeks later yay, I love it. It's perfect for my smaller bags and is big enough to keep my cards inside.

LIFESTYLE: VALENTINES WITH BLOSSOMINGGIFTS.COM

11 February 2016

I love receiving flowers whether it's my birthday or a special occasion. Flowers are a lovely gift for any occasion. With Valentines Day this weekend and Mothers Day only a few weeks away I thought i'd sharea website called Blossoming Gifts with you. They have a huge selection of flowers and gift ideas for everyone. They have some fab Valentines Packages, like this one for example. You get a gorgeous bunch of Red Roses ( my favourite valentines flowers) a cute little bear, a balloon and some chocolates. You can get this delivered out and that's it your all done and as I said they have a huge selection so head over to the Valentines Flowers Section

I love flowers and Blossoming Gifts have so much to choose from, I know not everyone loves Roses so they have some lovely alternative bouquets in their Valentines section. The Scented Lily and Rose bouquet is gorgeous! They also have a huge selection of other gifts available and it's so easy to find something using their different catergories which make it super easy to search by recipient, price, range or character.

As I mentioned above Mothers Day is just around the corner aswell so check out the huge range they have on offer. You can also have a look at their huge range of gift ideas from sweet hampers to personalised gifts for any occasion.

There's so much information over on the website and it's so so easy to order, you enter the details of the recipient and where you want the flowers to be delivered too, you can personalise your flowers with a message and pick what day you'd like them delivered. It's so so easy and if you do need a hand or have any questions you can call them to assist you with your order or check out their FAQ's

Think you've left it too late to order? Blossoming Gifts have loads to choose from and if you order before 9pm next day delivery is available if your ordering weekdays, 4pm on saturdays and 2pm on sundays which is fab and most of their bouquets and gifts can be delivered for free*

You can get 33% off a bouquet using my discount code- BGIFTS33**

* not all flowers are eligible for free delivery
** not all bouquets are included, the 'flowers by post' range is exempt from the discount
*** I was sent these flowers to review, I have not been paid for this review and all opinions are my own and honest

FASHION: LAYERING UP THIS SEASON

10 February 2016

SKIRT: PRIMARK // JUMPER: THE RAGGED PRIEST // SCARF: PRIMARK

JACKET, JEANS AND BOOTS: NEW LOOK

I went into town today to get my hair cut, it feels so soft and lovely. I'm so so happy with it, I always get it done at the Francesco Group Academy in Birmingham.

I popped on this new shirt from Primark, it's such a lovely soft shirt, it's so easy to wear. I wanted something abit smarter in my wardrobe. I love it. I popped on my fluffy jumper today as it was cold. I wore my leather jacket from New Look because it's always to hot in the shops. I practically live in black skinny jeans right now, with the weather being so cold I just like being warm and comfy!

I have an exciting couple of days coming up,i'm hoping I have time to take some outfit photos whilst i'm in London this weekend and I'm going to the Harry Potter Studio Tour again woo!

FOOD: IT'S PANCAKE DAY

9 February 2016

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

35g PORRIDGE OATS

1/2 VANILLA MULLER LIGHT

SWEETENER

2 EGGS

YOUR TOPPINGS, ( I LOVE BANANA AND NUTELLA)

- this recipe makes about 3 pancakes, it's so easy to double up to make more.

I double up the oats and muller light but only use 3 eggs.

I have featured these pancakes on my blog before. they are a slimming world syn free pancake. They are super easy to make and taste so so good.

To start you need to mix your porridge oats and muller light together and put in the fridge over night

Take your mixture out of the fridge the next morning and mix in your egg and 2 tablespoons of sweetener.

Preheat your pan, you want a low - medium heat. If your pan is too hot you will just burn the pancakes and inside wont cook properly.

When the mixture starts to cook you will notice bubbles forming and the mixture will start turning a golden colour. This is when it's time to flip your pancake. I use a silicone spatula to lift the edges before I flip my pancake.

The second side doesn't take too long so keep an eye on it.

When your pancakes are done you can top with your choice of toppings. I love banana and nutella. Today I made streaky bacon and maple syrup to go with our pancakes.