PRETTY YOUNG THING

EVENT: HOMESENSE STAFFORD OPEN NOW!!

9 June 2017

I was recently invited to have a sneaky peek at the Brand New Homesense store opening in Stafford as was so excited to check it out. I thought i'd share my experience. I'm a huge fan of Homesense and lucky to have a really big Homesense in Shirley which isn't too far away. The new Stafford store is about an hour away from my house, it's such a lovely store and the staff were really nice. It's on Queens Retail Park in Stafford which is a really good retail park with a huge Next, Mothercare, New Look and many more really good shops to check out.

Homesense is an amazing homewear store, if you haven't heard of Homesense before then it's basically a TKMaxx for the home. They stock everything from notebooks, candles, pillows, throws, furniture and much much more.

They stock a huge range of different designers and have amazing products and brands at really affordable prices.

The new store in Stafford is huge! Its over two floors and there's just so much to look at! I love all the bright colours and furniture for the summer! They had so many different plants and flowers to add that pop of colour to any home! The store is really spacious and tidy, really easy to look around and find lots of amazing goodies for your home.

Homesense offer really competitive prices on lots of designer pieces. I picked up a few bits as I was kindly given a gift card to spend. I picked out a Kate Spade notebook for £4.99, some faux peonies for those instagrams! I also got a copper candle which has a citrus scent which smells amazing!! And finally I got a watermelon oven mit! As you can see they stock a wide variety of products, there's something for any home.

The store is sectioned into different areas for living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen etc to make it really easy to find what your looking for.

I had such a lovely time browsing the new store and getting to shop before the shop even opened to the public was really fun! Thanks so much to Homesense for inviting me to check out your new store.

Visit the Homesense website to find out where your local store is!

* I have not been paid for this post, I was kindly gifted a gift voucher for attending the event. This post is honest and my own opinions and views.

GIFT GUIDE: FATHERS DAY GIFT IDEAS

8 June 2017

Fathers Day is coming up so I thought i'd share some gift ideas for any Dad!

If you didn't see my post last week you can check it out here, *I featured some amazing fragrances from Fragrance Direct and talked about their Fathers Day Quiz to help you pick the perfect fragrance for your dad! They have a huge selection of different Fragrances so there's something for every dad.

If your dad isn't into aftershave or you wanted to get him something else I thought i'd share a few other gift ideas.

This Elevate Bluetooth speaker* is a really good idea. It's affordable at only £15 right now on Amazon. A bluetooth speaker is a great gift idea, I use our bluetooth speaker all the time, when i'm cleaning the flat, out at the park for a picnic and in the garden in the summer. It's just so handy, charges quickly and the charge lasts a lot time.

You can't really go wrong with deodorant and shower gel sets. Dads always need smellies and they are a really affordable gift idea. Clint and my dad really like the David Beckham gift sets. This Men-U travel set* has everything you need to keep well groomed on your travels. Inside the stripes toiletry bag you get the Daily refresh shampoo, Shower Gel, the skin refresher set and the Liquidflex buddy tube. It's a lovely gift set and would make a really good fathers day present.

We've had our Amazon Fire Stick for a little while and think it's brilliant. You can watch loads of different shows and films on it. You can also log into your Netflix account or watch your favourite youtube videos. It's handy having everything in the same place.

The Black Zap Cap Bottle opener* is a really unique gift available here on www.findmeagift.co.uk it makes opening a bottle really easy and fun. Inside theres a magnet that when you push is down and pull back up it the cap is off your bottle.

This oval I Love Dad tin* is perfect for Fathers Day which is full of amazing miniature versions of their classic pure butter shortbread fingers, rounds, ovals and triangles. Please note this line is a limited edition UK web exclusive and is only available while stocks last. TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FREE DELIVERY PROMO ON THIS TIN, ENTER DISCOUNT CODE ILOVEDAD17 IN CAPITALS AT THE CHECKOUT AND CLICK THE 'APPLY' BUTTON TO ACTIVATE.

I hope you have got some gift ideas, let me know what you plan on buying your dad this Fathers Day!

* This post contains pr samples, I have not been paid for this post.

BEAUTY: 5 TIPS FOR FLAWLESS HEALTHY HAIR

6 June 2017

In this post i'm going to share a few tips on how I keep my hair looking healthy. I thought i'd also share a few of my favourite hair products right now.

1. Don't wash everyday! I used to wash my hair every single day and all it does is strips the natural oils and moisture from your hair. It also makes it go greasy quicker! Wash your hair two or three times a week! I like to leave my hair to dry naturally so i'm not blow drying it all the time. If i'm going to leave it to dry naturally I like to use a conditioning / styling product to stop it from going frizzy. I really like the Lee Stafford Blow and Go lotion but i've recently run out of this so i'm going to give the Umberto Giannini Creme De Curl cream a try. If I am blow drying my hair I like to use the Umberto Giannini Blow dry in a bottle, spritz over the hair for a salon finish blow dry.

2. Don't brush your hair when it's wet! This is one of the most common factors when it comes to breakage. If you are going to brush your hair when wet get a Wet Brush or Tangle Teezer Aquasplash

3. Heat Tools! Dry out your hair and lead to breakage and split ends! Always use a heat protection spray when your going to use heat tools! I love the Lee Stafford Coco Loco Heat Protection spray, it smells so good!

4. There are more long-term solutions if your hair is in really bad condition or your experiencing hair loss. Regularly getting your hair cut especially if your hair is long and coloured. Getting the dead hair cut out will enable new healthy hair to grow. A hair transplant is another procedure to consider. Head on over to the Harley Street Hair clinic for more information on a personal consultation and how much does a FUE hair transplant cost.

5. Use a conditioning mask - to restore hair and moisture in the hair. The longer you leave the mask on the better results you get.

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BEAUTY: BEAUTY TRENDS FOR SUMMER 2017

With summer fast approaching I thought i'd share some of the latest beauty trends which are set to make an appearance this season. These tips and trends will ensure you are summer ready!
Ellisons, a supplier to the professionals sent over an Ebook full of the latest trends and helpful tips to prepare us for summer so I thought i'd pick out a few of my favourite trends and tips to share as well as some of my own tips and tricks.

Make-Up Looks

Glossed Lips! Last year it was all about the Matte lip but this year glossy lips are making a come-back! I loved the matte lip trend so i'm not sure i'll be embracing the glossed lip this summer.

Smudged Eyeliner! - I didn't realise this was optional during summer! My eyeliner is always melting and sliding off my face!! Use a smokey kohl pencil to create this look!

Dewy Skin- Use cream blushers and highlighters to create a dewy finish. Opt for a satin finish foundation rather than a matte finish for that gorgeous glow.

Skincare trends!

Sheet Masks are trending already this year and are set to be huge! With them available on the high street or at your favourite counters at the department stores they are easy to get hold of. They are so easy to use and you don't need to sit peeling it off! Provide everything your skin needs so no need for expensive spa facials.

Dry Brushing is a technique that can be used all over the body to exfoliate and cleanse the body and leave that fresh glow.

Brows! Microblading is the newest brow trend to hit the beauty world. Microblading achieves a long-lasting more permanent option. Microblading is a form of tattoo artistry where pigment is implanted under the skin for fuller brows. The technician draws on hair like lines for a fuller and realistic finish.

Healthy Hair tips and tricks!

Over washing your hair can lead to striping your hair of it's natural oils leave hair dry. Wash your hair two/ three times a week. I use dry shampoo if my hair is looking a little bit greasy! I've found this makes my hair a lot healthier looking!

Avoid the heat! Try and avoid using heat tools! If like me your hair is just a frizzy mess and you have to use heat tools then here's a couple of ways to reduce the use. I only wash my hair two or three times a week, this minimizes how many times a week I blow dry my hair. If I have time the next day to style my hair I will let my hair dry naturally over night. Just use hair products to minimize the frizz. Put your hair up, sometimes I wear my hair half up and half down and only straighten the bits I leave down.

What are your summer must haves? Will you be giving any of the latest beauty trends a try this summer?

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FATHERS DAY GIFT IDEAS WITH FRAGRANCE DIRECT

2 June 2017

It's June!! Father's Day is just around the corner on Sunday 18th June! I struggle to buy gifts for my dad because he literally has everything. I think you can't go wrong with aftershave. My dad wears it every single day so he always needs it. Fragrance Direct have so many different fragrances to pick from perfect for Father Day. They have put together a fun quiz to help you pick the right fragrance for your dad! You can see all of the amazing products avaliable for fathers day here at

http://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk/fathers-day/

and check out the quiz to find out which fragrance is right for your dad.

I have picked out just a few fragrances that Fragrance Direct have to offer and I thought i'd share them with you. First up I picked out Davidoff Cool Water, this is one of Clint's absolute favourite scents. It's a really cool, sexy smell! It's a refreshing scent so perfect for summer. It smells so good and I always get Clint a bottle for Christmas. I think this would be a fragrance my dad would really like as it's quite sharp and distinctive

Next up I picked out BOSS The Scent, i've never smelled this before but after filling out the quiz it came out as a good fragrance for The Rustic Gent so I thought i'd see what Clint thought of it. It's a woody scent. It's a seductive smell and crafted to provoke the senses. I really like it and I think my Dad will like this one.

I also picked out another Hugo Boss scent because I've never really bought BOSS fragrances before but I really like the packaging of these two fragrances and they sound like they would smell so good. I was really happy with BOSS Tonic because from the description I wasn't too sure, I thought it might be a little too fruity/ herby but I was pleasantly surprised it is a fresher scent but it's still unique and masculine.

I hope you have a few ideas on some fragrances to get your dad this Fathers Day, if your still unsure then head over to the Fragrance Direct website and give their quiz a go and find out the perfect scent for your dad this Fathers Day!

* this post contains pr samples, I have not been paid for this post.

BEAUTY: RIMMEL SUPER GEL NAIL POLISH

31 May 2017

Today I thought i'd share the latest release from Rimmel. They have just released their new Super Gel Polishes and have some gorgeous shades. I haven't used them yet so can't fully review them but I just thought i'd share the new release.

It's a two-step process so you paint the colour on first and follow with a top coat for superior colour and shine that lasts for up to 14 days. Easy to apply, it dries like a regular nail polish, no UV lamps needed.

Super Gel has a patented Gel Colour System that uses natural light curing technology to deliver high-shine nails in the comfort of your own home.

No UV lamp is needed so is so easy to use and get gorgeous gel effect nails.

They have some gorgeous shades, my favourites are Purple splash and Coral queen! I can't wait to give these ago! I love having summery nails!

As usual Rimmel products are on 3 for 2 in Boots so head on over and check out these what beautiful shades they have brought out just in time for the summer. So go and check out these gorgeous shades and i'll review them once i've given them a go!

FASHION: RAY-BAN ERIKA CLASSIC SUNGLASSES C/O WATCHSHOP.COM

30 May 2017

Ray-Ban Erika Classic Sunglasses - £96* - WatchShop.com

'WatchShop.com, the UK’s leading online watch and jewellery retailer, has added sunglasses to their portfolio.

The sunglasses division kicks off with nine brands and more than 390 styles. The online retailer is working with market leaders such as Ray-Ban, sports brands such as Nike and Lacoste as well as hitting the high fashion market with Emporio Armani, Calvin Klein and Versace. '

I have kindly been sent these gorgeous Ray-Bans to feature on my blog. It was so hard to pick a pair from the site as WatchShop.com stock some really amazing brands and have so many styles to choose from.

Watchshop.com have created a simple shopping experience, allowing customers to shop by brand, budget and even shop by shape, defining all sunglasses by the signature shape eg Aviator, Wayfarer, Cat-eye

This is my first pair of Ray-Bans so I didn't know what to expect. I opened up the cardboard box and inside was this gorgeous glasses case. Inside was the sunglasses and a dust cloth.

The Erika Sunglasses are a really lovely shape. They are a unisex style but I think they are quite petite and feminine. I went for the tortoise shell design and colour. They are of a really good quality and i'm really happy with them. I've been wearing them all week!

Watchshop.com do offer 30 day hassle free returns so if you order a style and they don't suit you, just send them back. They also offer a price match service and are confident they have the lowest prices around.

You can order to click and collect from your local Goldsmiths store making it super easy and you don't need to worry about the postman loosing your expensive sunglasses!

WatchShop.com have a huge range of Sunglasses as well as watches and jewellery so check them out.

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