Lace and Dasises

  

 

We are experiencing a heat wave at the moment *touch wood* and that has meant a few consecutive days down the beach (with many more planned!) It really is days like these that you can appreciate the little things.

With exams all over and a long stretch of summer ahead I feel exceedingly thankful to have the people around me that I do. Sat here in front of the fan, scrolling through countless pictures of the last few months, I thought I would write a little something from mine and Isabelle's reunion after I went away for 2 weeks. (Maybe a blog post on that soon?)

 

We had a wander through a nature reserve that really holds a lot of memories for us both. I remember when I was a toddler and my brother fell in the duck pond and my mum stood and laughed (don't worry it wasn't deep and he was fine) but apparently I wasn't too pleased. I also remember when we built our first snowman and had our first snowball fight. There was also the first snow day Isabelle and I had as friends where we went down their with our mums (and we dragged my twin brother along too) and sledged down the hill- although not very successfully. My mum used to take my brother and I to the duck pond and we'd give them stale bread; although we used to eat most of it ourselves. We have had countless failed attempts to climb the heroic trees that stand in the middle of the field. This place really means a lot to us and I don't think I quite realised that until sat down and put it into words.

I hope you enjoyed this little piece of our day and let us know if you would like too see more!

 

Isabelle's Outfit

Crop Top

Shorts

Flip Flops

 

 My Outfit
( I was very camera shy that day for a very good reason. We'd gone out with friends and decided to watch the sunset on a marsh that was by one of their houses. It was a really nice idea at the time but we got eaten alive my mozzies. Unfortunately
 I had an allergic reaction and my entire face swelled up twice the size. Even the Doctor laughed!)

My Flip Flops and Top were from Primark so there isn't a link

Shorts(Similar)

 
Also, I have recently joined this really cool app called Depop. You can sell and buy clothes directly from sellers and for a lot cheaper than retail prices when things have hardly been worn. I have bought2 pairs of shorts and top so far and am so impressed by it I am quickly becoming obsessed! You can follow me at: izzycatherine

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Summer Lookbook

We're back!
Exams are finally over and we decided to come back in true blogger fashion. The end of exams also means we get 2 and a half months of summer holiday so we're not complaining!

 We decided to each pick 4 outfits and create our very own Lookbook. (We did soon realise this consisted largely of Primark) 

We will also try to link what we can below each picture.

 We picked things that we find easy to wear and are comfortable in and that really represent our individual 'style'. 

DISCLAMIER: We know that we look a bit awkward in some of the pictures but this is our first time doing this and although there may not be that many people reading we still love doing this!
Enjoy...

My first outfit was from a mixture of shops. I think this top is my favourite as it can be worn casual or you can put the top with jeans and wear it out to dinner.

The top is from new look and its so light and floaty with a beautiful pattern. However, I do think that it is a bit pricey at £14.99 for the material you get. The shorts are just simple navy blue high waisted from H&M and were brilliant at £12.99. I have also styled it with simple accessories. 

crop top

High waisted denim shorts

 I decided to keep it simple for my first outfit and went for a slightly distressed blue skater skirt with a simple white crop top. I often find that in the UK you need an outfit that can still mean you're prepared for a cold turn. I'm sad to say I often find myself packing tights and a jumper for the British summer beach trip.
I love a skater skirt because I think it can be flattering for all shapes. Its easy to style with a simple crop top or cropped jumper or with a baggy tucked in cami or t-shirt.
Similar skirt
Crop top
Sunglasses

This outfit is similar to my previous one but with different colours. The top is again from new look at the same price (I just live these floaty short tops). My white high waisted denim shorts are about 3 years old from Kylie but similar ones can be purchased in most shops.  My jacket is also old and used to be my mums but the label says New Look and New Look do still sell denim jackets.

I absolutely love this outfit as put with white jeans it can be worn out for a meal but kept with shorts it still looks quite formal yet still casual. 

I haven't been able to find the top on the New look website but I did purchase it recently.

Similar denim jacket

 

This is probably my favourite outfit I own. This pinafore style playsuit is just so versatile and easy to wear. In summer you can pair with some caged sandals like I have here2 and a crop top or with tights and a long sleeve top. Of course there's a spring version somewhere in-between. It is a floaty light fabric and is super comfortable. You can also pair it with a cute collar shirt or a brighter colour if you're feeling brave. I also like how easy it is to dress it up or down. With a shirt and heels this is killer for a night out but I also just chuck it over a bikini and wander down to the beach which is perfect too!

Sandals
Top
I got the playsuit in the sale earlier this year so couldn't find it but it was from Asos and I would HIGHLY recommend you check it out.


This outfit is all from H&M (except the wellies!).
The crop top was about £4/5 which it great for the quality. In our H&M they were only in sizes small, medium, large and extra large. This is quite annoying as I needed an extra small but none were available meaning my top isnt figure hugging. But for the price I can't really complain! My shorts were brilliantly priced at £5.99 which, for the quality, is great. They are, however, extremely short! They are so cute with their side zip and pockets.
Patterned shorts 



I know this playsuit looks too big for me but it is very much a throw on and chill outfit, it's perfect for going down the beach for an hour or going for a walk like we did today. I really think the wellies make the outfit haha. Another essential for anyone venturing into the unpredictable British weather.
We had a walk down some streams in the woods near where we live and couldn't pass up on the photo opportunity.
The playsuit was from Primark and unfortunately they don't have an online website which pains me. (Please Primark make an online shop-for us?) I think it was around £12.00 if you pop into your local store and have a look. I would suggest going a size smaller than what you usually are as they aren't true to size. I have to say what really drew me to this playsuit was the back of it. It is quite low and then has a small zip and then a cute cut-out which I think is super cute.


This is a simple but pretty, comfy and floaty playsuit from primark. I find its perfect to just throw on over your bikini if your going to beach or even throwing on a denim jacket and wearing it out shopping! As its strapless I like to style it with a simple neckless just so my upper chest doesn't look too bare. I actually think it goes well with the wellies and looks rather sweet. The playsuit was around £5 and is great value for money. 

I was unsure about this outfit but its comfy so oh well. I find 'tube' skirts are really easy to style all year round. They are always cheap and you can pair them with basically anything. To me they are an essential. I also have a plain black one and a blue and black diamond patterned one. I would highly recommended getting some as basics as they are really cheap and each season brings new styles. I'm keeping my eye on a midi length version that's much brighter that I noticed on Boohoo.
The top is,again, from Primark and I think it was around £4.00 but they are always changing stock so I'm certain they'll have alternatives. I would definitely suggest looking at Missguided and Forever21.
The skirt is from H&M but I don't think they still stock the colour but there are loads in Primark for £3/4.

Isabelle's Summer Wish List
flowery shorts
High waisted pale denim shorts
high waisted jeans
Jelly sandals 

Izzy's Summer Whish List
Crochet jumper
Mint Jeans
Joni Jeans
Naked Basics
Chelsea Boots

Also we would love it if you checked out wantfeed! It is a fantastic new website where you can find, share and buy things you love and we cannot get enough of it! Let us know what you think.

Songs or the week: Newton Faulkner- Dream Catch Me and Write It On Your Skin

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Let us know what your summer essentials are in the comments...

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A Look At MUA

Hello Again,

I have to say that I am classically English and I cannot help but love a good bargin. What I don't like are things that are cheap; and by cheap I mean bad quality products. Its the old "You get what you pay for" thing.

 I have to say this did make me quite apprehensive about trying the newest brand addition in Superdrug (although its not that new anymore). MUA ~Makeup Academy has a large range of different beauty products. I have to say I have only dipped into the huge variety and do recommend you go and find out what works best for you. As with every brand things are different for everyone and there are things I may not recommend.

HOWEVER, for the price you are paying you really can't go wrong.

Enjoy...

First of all the first thing I ever bought from them. A lipstick. It was only like £1.00 and I used it everyday. I was a slightly rosy neutral pink. I WISH I could tell you what it was called but I've had it so long I can't even read it. It was from the original kind-of collection.

It was quite pigmented and I would 100% recommend them to anyone wanting to start their collection. However I may not buy them again. Personally, I prefer to spend a little more and have more pigmented and more moisturising products. I did find that, as I am prone to chapped lips, it did begin to dry them out.

I also have a neutral eye shadow palette. It has a very nice range of very pigmented colours. They are perfect for a shimmery Smokey look for a night out. However something that is missing is more understated colours. They do other palettes with matte eye shadows that I may pick up in the next few weeks, as I have been needing a natural palette. I been drooling over the Urban Decay Basics palette but for the moment they are just too much money. I may splash out on one for my end of school Prom but not for the minute. if this does happen I won't just write a post I will probably create a freaking essay. Anyway...for £4.oo this product is very good and the colours really are very pigmented. (excuse the state of the lid. On a particularly uncomfortable plane journey the lid fell off and a liquid eyeliner spilt everywhere...yay). Oh, also, for 12 eye shadows that is a very good price anyway!

Next thing is mascaras, I have 3 that I have tried from MUA.

First of all is the Waterproof Mascara. I have to say I was exceedingly disappointed with this and would not recommend it. I understand that for £1.00 you can't have high expectations but before I had been very impressed with the quality of the products.

My first and very predominant problem with it is that it isn't waterproof. Like; at all. Now...call me picky but for me a waterproof mascara really does need to stop my mascara coming off in water since that was the whole reason for buying it in the first place.

But you know; maybe that's just me.

My second problem with it is that it didn't work. It really did nothing. I wear mascara to open up my eyes and make me look well...not dead. It just made my eyelashes look wet and it was really uncomfortable as it just felt as if they were in front of my eyes. I don't know I just would not recommend it at all.

The second mascara is the 'Extreme Curl' mascara. I was reasonably impressed with this. I think it was around £2.00 or £3.00 which for a mascara is insanely good. I didn't feel as though my eyelashes were particularly curled but they definitely were much more defined. I wouldn't buy it again for me but would definitely recommended it for starting up.

Lastly is the MUA MEGA Volume Mascara. I have bought this 3 or 4 times and I still love it. I am going to branch out and try another mascara in the next few weeks but I will always keep one of these in my 'extra' bag. It has the same effect as the Maybelline Colossal Volume for a fraction of the price. I think it is around £2.00; honestly when you are next at your loca Superdrug get yourself one of these in Ultra black or whatever their version is. You will not regret it. I still can't get over the quality of it for the amount I have paid.

The last thing is a Bronzer.

I have never really used bronzer before so I thought I would pick up a simple one to get the hang of it. Although I would probably get a different one when I finish it but it is nothing to do with the quality of the product. It is purely to branch out and to try more things. The Mosaic bronzer was probably around £4.00 and has lasted me a good few months as I think I got it around December. It does exactly what I need and lasts nicely throughout the day. it is very pigmented but not in any way over powering. I would definitely recommend this to someone if they were like me and wanted to expand their makeup collection.   ( I know this is dirty too but lets just say its well loved).

I know its a fairly short one this week (and may or may not be a day late) but I hope you enjoyed it!

Let us know what your favourite brand is, whether it is high-street or designer.

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Izzy

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Ted Baker body care

For my birthday last year, Izzy bought me four items from Ted Baker which came in a really sweet, clear Ted Baker bag. As they were a present, prices can't be told. It included a body foam, body wash, body moisturiser and body spray. Yes, I have only just started using the body wash and body foam 8 months after Izzy gave it too me (sorry Izzy). So here is a quick review on these four products. Also sorry in advance for the poor quality photos! 

As I hardly ever have baths (haha) I have only used the body foam once but I did like it and think I might squeeze a little into the bottom of my shower before I go in as the smell is Amazing. It doesn't irritate my skin which is a bonus as I find a lot of other body foams make my sensitive skin go all red and itchy. As I don't have baths often I doubt I will buy this again but for all you bath lovers, i do recommend it. 

Next up is the moistiriser. This I finished about 2 months after Izz gave it too me and have still kept the pot to remined me to buy it again! I found it was non-greasy and moisturising. And once again, the smell is so good! I occasionally have to just smell the pot as each product smells slightly different. 

Talking about smells leads on to the next product. The body spray. Now this is a life saver for when you have those days were you just feel a little dull and need a spritz. It is also the perfect size to carry around in your school bag or handbag and perfect to use after P.E! I will definetaly buy it again as it does smell amazing.

Finally, the body wash. Not only does it make the whole bathroom smell amazing after being used but it makes you smell amazing as well! It smells just like the body spray which is great and leaves you feeling refreshed. However, I think I may be slightly allergic to it as it does make me go a bit pink. I recon I would buy this again but maybe not right after I have finished. 

If you have tried any of the products let us know in the comments as we'd love to hear what you think about them :)

Isabelle

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Bath and Body...

Hello! 

My most recent obsession (second to lipsticks of course-have more on the way) has been digging out my unloved bath and body bits from Christmases and birthdays past. There is nothing quite like soaking in the bath with bubbles candles around you. Its the best cure after a long day. The Yankee Candle Company have many scents to suit anyone and everyone.

Firstly I have fallen deeply in love with the Soap and Glory Rich and Foamous shower gel. Both Isabelle and I have raved to everyone that will listen about our love of soap and glory. That you can also read about here in Isabelle's post a few weeks back. 

When it comes to things like this I am super fussy, like you wouldn't believe, so for me to love it as much as I do is probably a first. It is a gorgeous almond smell and it makes your skin so silky and smooth. It's not the type of smell that hangs around and is overpowering. It is light and refreshing. As it is so foamy you only have to use a little at a time. This is why I was willing to pay a little extra for it as I know it'll keep me going for a long time. I got the large one from Boots at £6.50 but I think there are smaller ones available online. 

 

My next two items are body shop. Everyone knows their products are of a brilliant standard and for this you do pay a little extra. The first one is an Absinthe Purifying Hand Cream. It does exactly what it says on the tin and I love it. As you can see I have used it ALOT! It smells amazing and I am one of the unlucky ones with very dry hands. This stuff has completely stopped this. I will never stop buying this and I cannot wait to try the other scents. You can't not trust the ingredients The Body Shop uses as they have an all natural guarantee with most of their products.

The next Body Shop item is a body wash. It is a lovely scent 'White Musk' It always reminded me of rose. It is your average body wash but the smell meant I couldn't not suggest it, well there whole body wash line in general.

I am also Love Love Loving the tea tree range at Superdrug. All the products are cheaper and aimed at teenage blemish-prone skin. I know these don't really count but I wanted to suggest them any way. The foaming wash and cleanser are very refreshing and they help to keep down shine and the cleanser is fantastic to minimise pores and blackheads. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that doesn't want to spend loads of money or buy lots of different products. The products are a few pounds each. I don't know if they are available in the US however Tea Tree products in general are a brilliant solution to spot and shine prone skin. The tea tree moisturisers are perfect for dry to combination skin too.

A few other things are;

This cute 'Black Sheep' foaming soap;

Elizabeth Arden Exfoliating Scrub, that I have managed to get paint or makeup on; 

Also this really sweet mini Spa Treatment Shower Cream by Champneys; 

Let us know what products help you to relax after a long week.

Toodle-oo

Izzy
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