Do You Have a Bra-blem?

Bras. As a woman you pretty much have to wear one, and often they're a right pain- in all senses of the word. I'm always unsure what size to get as most shops vary in size and when I do  manage to find one that fits I still struggle with finding one that sits comfortably. Recently I discovered ThirdLove, an American underwear company who specialise in designing bras that fit properly and leave you feeling comfortable all day long, and it's got me thinking, what's my bra-blem?

Christmas Gift Ideas For Men

The one week countdown is on and for any last minute Christmas shoppers I've got the final instalment of my Christmas decorations/gift guides. This time I'm focused on men, who can be a lot trickier to buy for if you're female as that gorgeous Eyeshadow palette that you've had your eye on just won't suffice! I've gathered a mix of gadgets, fashion and male grooming products that hopefully will be a massive help if you're stuck for ideas!

Work Xmas Party- The Outfit & The Beauty Essentials

It's Christmas Party season, my favourite time of the year! What better time to put your best dancing shoes on and get a little merry? We had our work Christmas party last Friday and I love seeing how glamorous everyone gets. It's such a change from seeing everyone in their work attire and massive efforts were made!

The Best of Christmas Jumpers

This time next month it will be Christmas Eve! We're so close now and Christmas is the time of the year where we can wrap up in our winter warmers and get away with crazy jumpers. This year Christmas Jumper Day is taking place on the 18th December so  I've trawled through the internet to find my online favourites.

Wislist | October

Oasis Detachable Fur Collar Coat | £68 (was £85)

The clocks went back at the weekend so it feels like winter is now upon us. Each year I like to purchase a new winter coat and I've seen this gorgeous stone coloured  one from Oasis. My current winter coats are all black, navy or dark green so I love that this is a little different and the fur collar makes it extra warm and cosy. It synchs in at  the waist and flares out at the bottom so it's a very flattering shape too. It's currently reduced in House of Fraser so I'm desperate to get hold of it as soon as I can!

Wishlist | September

Paco Rabanne Olympéa Eau De Parfum 30-80ml | £36.50-61.50

I spotted the new Paco Rabanne fragrance being promoted at the airport before we caught our flight to go on holiday a few weeks ago and it was love at first smell. It's described as 'a fresh oriental fragrance' with three accords  of 1. Green  Mandarin, Ginger Lily and Hydroponic Jasmine; 2.  Salty Vanilla and 3. Cashmere Wood and Ambergris. Admittedly I'm the worst at being able to describe or pick out certain scents in a fragrance and can just about tell whether something is either rich or fruity smelling, but what I do know is that this smells gorgeous and is definitely one that will take pride of place on my dressing table- just look at that bottle! The smell lasted for ages too and even withstood a ten hour flight. Lucky for me my mum works at the airport so I can still get this with duty free discount!

August | Wishlist

Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray | £21

After hearing about a gazillion wonderful reviews about this product it's about time that I got my hands on it! I mean who doesn't want their makeup to stay in perfect tact all day long? Ideally this would have come in so handy during the really hot spell that we had the end of June when my makeup  was practically dripping of my face but even on just a normal day I like to keep everything in place. I'm going on holiday to the states next week so I'm hoping that I may come across this for slightly cheaper but even if not £21 isn't a bad price at all!

A Day At The Races- What I Wore

The Saturday before last myself and a few friends spent the day at Ascot Racecourse for King George Weekend to celebrate my birthday. After the Friday being the most grim day ever I was dreading the weather being just as wet and rainy the following day but I was so happy to wake up to bright sunshine- perfect for my summer outfit of choice! The day was really lovely with drinks flowing and huge amounts of picnic food. Unfortunately I didn't win anything but maybe next year eh! I opted for this gorgeous floral midi skirt teamed with a metallic cami and beige wedges, and accessorised with a pale blue Whistles clutch. Shop the look below.

Wishlist | July- If Money Were No Object

Wouldn't you just love it if you were super rich and money were no object?  That's just what I've been imagining with this high-end accessories wishlist. It was so fun to put together, lusting over all of these gorgeous items and I  barely even gave the price a second look. If only!

Wishlist | June

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum | £46

I've probably mentioned it time and time again but dark circles and uneven texture under the eyes is a real issue for me. I've read about this eye serum by Estee Lauder and it sounds like it tackles my exact problem area. Only slight dilemma is that it's rather expensive. It's also an anti-aging product and being only 22 I'm not entirely sure it's a product I should to be using just yet. However the hydrating formula is said to inhibit signs of fatigue and pollution to leave the area looking vibrant and brighter, so if it really does do what it says on the tin then this sounds like it could be very worthy of its hefty price tag, whatever age you are.

Wishlist | May

Miss Selfridge Structured Trench Coat | £69

A trench coat is the perfect attire for the Spring/Summer months in the UK so I think it's a good idea to invest in a nice one that will last. I find that unless we're having a spurt of a heat wave where you want to wear as little as possible, a trench is just right; it's not too thick but will keep you warm enough for when the sun disappears behind  a cloud. This one by Miss Selfridge is really sophisticated and isn't overly expensive either.

Wishlist | April

Asos Swimsuit | £18

With a potential last minute May holiday on the agenda I need to start getting my summer holiday wardrobe together. I don't normally wear swimsuits as I like to tan my stomach but as I love this so much I'm willing to sacrifice the tan for a day! Although I think I'll be saving it for the last few days of the holiday when I'm not quite as pale- a white swimsuit and pasty skin wouldn't be a great look.

Wishlist | March

Misguided- Sleeveless Trench Coat £35

I've been wanting this jacket for a few weeks but it's currently out of stock. It's a gorgeous pale grey and will be perfect for meeting up for lunch with the girls. Now we're approaching spring it's about time that my thick winter coats get put to the back of the wardrobe and I start bringing out much lighter jackets. I'll team this with a long sleeved top on those sunny-but-windy days where it's too cold for bare arms, but weather appropriate, I'll go totally sleeveless. I'm hoping Misguided get it back in stock soon!

Becoming a Graduate

Yesterday after 3 years at Southampton Solent University I finally graduated with a 2.1 in Make Up and Hair Design for Music, Film and Photography! It definitely seemed like a long time coming considering I got my results way back in July but it was nice to be able to reunite with everyone and see how far we have all come since leaving.  It was such a good feeling and I was so proud of everyone; especially my housemates as we all went through all the same stress and endless hours in the library together so it was really nice to see that it all paid off in the end.