Casual Sunday

15 April, 2012 · 11 comments

I have finally found my “Marant” style trainers. Say hello to the ASH Coolbis Wedge Trainer. It took me three attempts to find some I was happy with.

First I bought the black River Island versions here (the black is now sold out) which just did nothing for me at all. They are a steal at £40 tho and look fabulous in the navy and cream (my mate Karen rocks them), but the black… well they just looked super cheap on me. Returned.

Then I bought the Topshop Athlete ones here thinking they’d be easier to wear than the true “sneaker” type ones. WRONG. I must have tried them on 10+ times with multiple outfits and they just didn’t look nice with anything. Returned.

So I took a final chance and ordered the ASH Coolbis from Daniel Footwear online and was so impressed with a) their customer service (I made a boo boo during the ordering process and they sorted it asap) b) their delivery speed – I ordered a Wednesday night and they arrived the Friday lunchtime in Northern Ireland  c) the trainers -  ridiculously class. Sooo comfortable, really well made and just uber flattering. I think it’s the big chunky tongue, slims my ankle area where the others didn’t. Friends, we have a WINNER :D

I wore them today with footless tights, denim shorts from New Look, cobalt blue Zara vest and a cheap grey hoodie. Then we went to the beach, even though it was FREEZING and there wasn’t another sinner in sight.

That’s the great thing about kids tho, or maybe it’s just kids from Northern Ireland….. It can be phishing it down and you can suggest the beach and they’ll squeal with delight like it’s the height of Summer in Spain. They just don’t feel the cold. Hardy wee buggers. It must be all those potatoes.

The older boys did a bit of rockpooling while Noah and I built sandcastles. I need to work on my turrets…

I might not be able to feel my nose in this picture but I’m happy as a clam

Hope you all had a great weekend too xxx

 

Tagged as: ash coolbis, beach, cross denim shorts, daniel footwear, family, isabel marant, love, New Look, sport luxe, wedge trainers

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Mint

14 April, 2012 · 4 comments

 

 

Light Knit Jumper – New Look
Jeans – Oasis Amber
Necklace – Argento Sale (Past Season). Similar one here
Bracelets – H&M (Past Season)
Brown Ankle Boots – M&S (Past Season)

Casual outfit from Friday. It was the last day of the boy’s Easter holidays and so I took them to a local fun park and generally made a fuss of them. The sun shone throughout, smiles never left faces and laughter rang out. It was a precious day ♥

P.S I found my tripod doo dah *beams*

Tagged as: argento, Bangor, casual, family, Fun, green, H&M, Jeans, love, m&s boots, mint, New Look, northern ireland, Oasis, pastels, pickie fun park, Silver

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Current Favourites

13 April, 2012 · 8 comments

Skin

  • Superdrug – Vitamin E SPF 15 Radiance Moisture Cream  – This stuff is dirt cheap at £2.99 (but often to be found on 3 for 2) and my dry skin absolutely loves it. I was a faithful Oilatum Natural Repair girl but this little cream wipes the floor with it. Instantly peps up tired skin and leaves a wonderful dewy glow. Not greasy though. Only downside is that each tube is quite small at 50ml, however at the current price I just buy in bulk. Probably worth noting that I DO NOT rate the night cream in this range at all. Totally different formulation. Completely rubbish.
  • Aveeno – Moisturising Creamy Oil – I think I’m heading into the second year of this being my favourite body moisturiser. My skin has definitely become noticeably drier in my thirties (my Mum said this happened to her as well) and so standard moisturiser just doesn’t cut the mustard anymore. I like baby oil and skin oils but they aren’t ideal for everyday use as they can be greasy and stain clothing. This Aveeno product is an excellent hybrid. Dispenses as a cream but applies and moisturises like an oil without the heaviness. When wearing shorts/ a dress minus tights people always ask me how I get my legs looking so shiny and healthy. This product is the answer. Pricey-ish at just over £7 a bottle but it is currently on offer in Boots with 1/3 off. Each bottle is 300ml tho and lasts around 2 months for me.

Hair

  • TRESemmé – Restructuring Deep Conditioning Treatment Masque – I LOVE this stuff. Designed to strengthen dry/ brittle hair and to be used as a treatment. I normally slap it on as I get into the bath and it remains on my head from 20 to 40 minutes (depending how good my book is). It leaves hair really revived and shiny. I don’t notice it adding weight but then again I only use it weekly as a treat. Price ranges on this so shop around. I usually get it cheapest in Tesco and sometimes on BOGOF.
  • Bed Head – Dumb Blonde Reconstructor – One word AMAZE! – Yes I’m not blonde and perhaps neither are you but don’t let that put you off. There is nothing in this product that makes it an exclusive for the fairer barnet owners. This is simply an intensively moisturising and nourishing conditioner. It is super thick, almost like applying custard but do not be alarmed as it smells amazing and will leave your hair uber soft. I abuse my hair (I think we all know this) and this conditioner keeps it looking fab. I use it every time I wash my hair and it doesn’t leave it greasy at all. Just really easy to run my hands through and healthy looking. Again shop around. I get mine in TK Maxx for £5.99

A new product I want to mention but can’t warrant adding to the “faves” just yet is the Charles Worthington Hair Healer. I bought this with my Boots points about a fortnight ago. It wasn’t recommended to me, simply an impulse buy.

Basically it’s for leave in conditioner for damaged hair (do you see a theme here….) and you apply it to towel dried hair before blow drying to make it all healthy and stuff. This stuff is seriously SERIOUSLY good. It’s an odd consistency. Kinda feels like you’re applying shampoo/hair gel and I half expected it to lather the first time and be really hard to dry, but the opposite is in fact true. It actually aids my blow drying (plus it contains a heat protectant) and leaves my flyaways sleek without being lank/ flat or greasy. It’s a truly amazing product.

That’s it for now, hope this helps someone :) xo

Tagged as: aveeno, bed head, charles worthington, damaged hair, day cream, deep conditioning, dry skin, dumb blonde, Favourites, recommendations, reconstructor, superdrug, tresemme, vitamin e

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Errands

12 April, 2012 · 12 comments

Jeans - Oasis Sale "Amber" £20

Last few days of the Easter holidays and so I was running about doing all the odd jobs that need doing before I start back to work on Monday. Banking, new car tyres, food shop… all terribly glamorous.

I wanted to be comfortable and warm but I am SICK of winter jumpers atm and so I paired a thin vest top with a faux leather jacket. Real or faux, leather jackets are guaranteed warmth. The jeans are also the ones with stretch in, extremely easy to wear for someone who finds jeans problematic.

I’ve been wearing my hair up this week which has the tendency to make me look a bit drawn but it’s laziness. I’m trying to get away with washing it every three days instead of daily.

Vest Top - Exhibit £6

All I can see in the above picture is armpit, apologies for that. Plus how pale am I? Answer: VERY. I just can’t be assed with fake tan at all this weather.

The vest tee was purchased months ago from Exhibit which are super cheap clothing shops in Northern Ireland. They actually carry a lot of the  Missguided line , so that gives you an idea of the price point and quality. It’s good for passing trends/ basics.

Faux Leather Jacket - Exhibit

I picked up this jacket in the same shop just before Christmas and today was the first time I’ve worn it. Kinda forgot I had it tbh (shameful). I can’t remember how much I paid at the time but I’m thinking around £30 which is pretty pricey for that store but I like the classic shape and it really is a beautiful fit whether left open or zipped. Hugs in all the right places!

Arm Cuff worn as bracelet - Topshop Sale £1

Moshi Monsters Jumper - George @ Asda £10

While I was taking pictures Noah asked me to take one of his outfit too :) Little fashion blogger in the making?

Hope you’re all well xx

P.S Still missing the doo dah to connect my camera to its tripod. Hence lack of posts. I refuse to buy another one as I just know it’ll turn up the moment I do! Grrr x

Tagged as: basics, casual, cross bracelet, errands, Exhibit, fashion, faux, feather, Jeans, Leather, missguided, Oasis, OOTD, tee, topshop

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KAPOW!

5 April, 2012 · 6 comments

I’m kinda struggling to put into words how I feel about my new trainers. They are disgustingly groovy and frankly bordering on distasteful. In other words… I LOVE THEM!

Shiny, limey, turquatic wonders…..

I’ve been wearing (a different pair of) Mizuno Inspire trainers for a few months now and have to say that FOR ME they really are the best runners I’ve ever had.

I started off with a pair of Gel Asics and we didn’t get along at all. Sore sore knees, constantly. Then I got fitted with Brooks Adrenalines (3 pairs) and they were almost perfect despite giving me an intermittent arch blister. I need support but turns out that they were a touch too structured.

After doing lots of reading online and trying on in shops I got a past season pair of Mizuno Wave Inspires. From the day and hour I started wearing them I have had “healthier feet”. Zero blisters, happier knees and just general all round comfort. So when I spotted the Special Osaka Editions on Zalando I just had to have AND having got my first pair of Inspires half price I didn’t feel quite so bad splurging on these ones. See the way I’ve justified it? Yes? Good

Anyways, enough rambling. It’s time to break them in :D

xo

 

 

 

Tagged as: bright, exercise, Fun, gutties, health, leisure, mizuno wave inspire 8 osaka, Neon, runners, running, trainers, zalando

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