The month of March

If I am going to be completley honest there is not much to report on this month. There hasn't been any exciting trips or discoveries to inform you about.

Therefore I am going to use this opportunity to write about a particular thought that went through my mind over the weekend. I went out for dinner with a friend and we both realised it has been a long time since we have actually meet up and had a good old catch up. We went to the cinema's last month then the time before that

was new years eve, which to me is a ridiculous time to see your friends.

Ever since we all left university and got full times jobs the months have just flown past and before we know it the month of April has arrived. It is so easily done and we see this time and time again with group of friends as we all get older. Were so used to seeing each other five times a week during school so going from that

to a couple of times a year is completely bonkers.

With this in mind we have decided to start making more effort to see each other. This Sunday we are going to a cinema event to watch the Lion king and Dirty Dancing then on Monday evening going out for some delicious food.

I am so glad we have come to this conclusion as it has made me realise that seeing friends is so important as it allows us to catch up and be updated on each others lives. I would defiantly recommend having regular meetings with friends and encourage to get in touch with old friends who you perhaps haven't spoken to in a really long time. You may even start a whole brand new friendship. You could meet up for a coffee, go out for some cocktails or have a take away evening at someone's house. The opportunities are endless so make them count. 

Hair Care Routine

I have been on a mission pretty much all my life trying to find the perfect mix of hair products to tame the frizzy mess. I do feel like I'm almost there and since I've gotten older I have learnt what works and doesn't work for my hair type. Due to my hair being fairly curly I try and keep my style as simple and easy to manage as possible. Below shows the my current hair routine which so far I am loving.

I wash my hair using the Loreal Elvive Nourishing hair oil. It contains argan oil which works perfectly for my hair. It's thick, creamy and smells amazing. Once I've washed my hair I leave it to try in my towel for as long as possible as it is quicker to blow dry. I then add the Treseme Botanique Hydrating Mist which makes it easier to brush through using my tangle teezer. I also add a small amount of the John Frieda Frizz ease through the ends of my hair and continue to blow dry. Once this is complete I add the holy grail of hair products which is the Garnier The Sleek Perfecter Oil. I literally use this on my hair everyday. It just takes the frizziness out of my hair.

Morning and evening skin care routine

Mu skin care routine is something I have grown to love. Although I haven't found my perfect set of products I do still have a few I love and would defiantly use again. This post shares my current choice of products for both the morning and evening.

Starting in chronological order these are the products I use in the morning, either for getting ready for work or chilling out at the weekend. The shower I was my face using the Soap and Glory peaches and clean deep cleansing milk. The two things I dislike about this cleanser is that it sinks my eyes when using the product even if I haven't used it near that area. Therefore I would not advise to use this to remove eye make up. The smell is not very nice either. It reminds me of a hospital or cough medicine. Aside from those two minor set backs, the cleanser is nice at removing make up and dirt of your face. It leaves it feeling clean and smooth.
I then use the Simple kind to skin cleansing lotion and toner. These two do exactly what it says on the tin. I use the cleansing lotion to remove any dirt or left over make up that may be left on my face then the toner to add radiance to my skin. For serum I use The White Company super serum. This is really light weight and I apply this on the three fore fingers and dab into the skin. For my moisturiser I am currently using Number 7 day cream. I would say this is in the middle bracket in terms of pricing. It's nice and think and creamy. Really makes your skin feel hydrated and everything a moisturiser should.

Moving onto the evening part of my routine, this is probably my favourite. This is because I get to remove all the make up that's been on my face all day. I start by using the Nivea 3 in 1 cleansing wipes to remove my eye make up as I said before my cleanser stings my eyes. I then go ahead and use my cleansing to clean my face. The final step is using the Number 7 night cream which like the day cream is lovely, thick and creamy.

The Best Body Butters

Moisturising your body either in the morning or in the evening feels like a choir. Especially in the current cold weather we are experiencing in the UK. This does not help when having to stand with no clothes on while you rub cold lotion on your body.

Therefore I have put together this post showcasing some of my favourite body butters. These have been either brought by myself or given as gifts.

The first one is from Superdrug from their own range. This is in the scent vanilla, which is my favourite smell. The tub is  a really good size and should last you ages. It smells devine like a fresh baked cake. It sinks into the skin beautifully leaving your skin silky smooth. The price is really reasonable only being a couple of pounds. The range also comes in various smells.

The second body butter is from The Body Shop in the Fuji Green Tea. This has a very natural smell with a hint of mint. Really nice you don't like anything too heavy. It keeps the skin really hydrated and smelling fresh and clean. I always found The Body Shop creams last a long time therefore they are defiantly worth paying the extra.

The third body butter is not going to be for everyone but really wanted to include it anyway. This is the Snowella body butter from the Zoella range. It's think and creamy and again leaves the skin feeling lovely and smooth. The scent is not overpowering at all and is just really nice to use on a everyday basis. This comes at a mid price price compared to the other two. The packaging is really pretty with it being white and snow flakes around the edges.

The fourth and finally product is a little but more luxurious from Baylis and Harding. The rub is massive and will last for ages. It has a really nice fresh smell to it nothing sweet like the Superdrug one. It's a white, think, creamy consistency which sinks into the skin so quick and leaves you feeling luxurious and smelling amazing.

There we are, these are my top picks of body butters. It may feel like a pain having to moisturise the body in the cold weather but the benefits are defiantly worth it.

The month of awards

At the start of the year I started a monthly serious where I write a post rounding off what the last month had in stall for me. February has been quite a quiet thew weeks where not a great deal has happened. I always find that February is a funny time of the year as most of the world is still in Winter but spring is only around the corner, meaning that the shops have some strange clothing items that are not quite suitable to wear yet. I did however finally book my holiday for the Summer which will take place in June. I am extremely excited for it as it will give me plenty of content to write on this blog.

Enough about my holiday, lets get on with the post. Due to February being a bit boring I thought this would be a good opportunity to write about my thoughts on this years Brit awards. This is a prestigious awards ceremony which celebrates the best of British music. There were so many great moments including the tribute to the victims of the terrorist attach at the Ariana Grande concert where Manchester born Liam Gallagher sung a song in their honour, Elton John presented Ed Sheeran with the Global Success award and Stormzy made a political statement during his performance which expressed his views on the Grendfall tower disaster.

My favourite part of the show is seeing what everyone is wearing. It gives the music artist and celebrity guest a chance to go really wild with their outfit choices which they certainly did not disappoint. Here are a few of my favourites. The first outfit I must mention is Dua Lipa. She went away with two awards and stunned us with this amazing dress on the red carpet. It was feathers all round which she looked gorgeous in.

Ellie Goulding went all 80's in a Stella Mcartney number. The red little dress contained giant shoulder pads which suited her lovely. Holly Willoughby looked amazing in all white and Cheryl with Liam on her arm looked amazing in a little black dress. Simple but stylish and always a winner.

The world of Feminism in the 21st century

This word and it's meaning has been going round and round my head and not in the good way you would expect. To me being a feminist means to believe in equal rights for both men and women. That is where the original meaning came from. As a disclaimer people are very much entitled to their own opinions so here is me expressing mine.

Every time I turn on the TV or the radio this word is being used either in a debate or to describe a certain act being portrayed in the media. Some people or organisations are using the term feminism as an excuse to get rid of a particular past time because they feel like it's outdated or it's degrading the women involved. Here I am referring to the recent departure of Grid Girls used in Formula One and the women who also work for darts events. They have or could lose their jobs because someone who more than likely has never been to these events or spoken to the women who work for these sports, feel they should not use their looks or body to advertise brands for sponsor and walk around the field.

Having heard on a popular UK daytime television the women's opinions and thoughts who work for them I feel it is a shame for those as not only have they or may lose their jobs, their being denied what they love to do. They explained during the interview that not once have they felt objectified or abused in the work place. They even mentioned that the people they work with are like a family and the opportunity has allowed them to get their foot in the door to further their career.

If for example they were being held against their will or made to do these things, I would completely understand the decision to take away these job titles and I am sure that if someone who is a grid girl has experienced some awful things during their time at work they would be dealt with. I also do not see the difference in a grip girl to a butler in the buff (played by a man). They both use their bodies to earn money but no one mentions the job as objectifying men.

Although it feels like I've gone on a rant, I just feel like I wanted to express what I thought about what is being written in newspapers or said on the telly. It is also the anniversary of 100 years since women won the right to vote. We really need to go back to this and just remember why what being a feminist is all about and we should be bringing each other up and encouraging us to do great things, not bring each down or feel like your treading on egg shells scared you may offend someone or say something someone may not agree with. We are all very much entitled to our own opinions and feel it is equally important to listen to others rather than just your own.

What's in my bag!

If you've been reading my blog for a while now, you will now how much I love hand bags. For a while I've been looking for the perfect everyday, work, black tote bag. Something I can  place all my junk in can carry with me I a regular basis.

I thought I had hit the nail on the head in what I was searching for but the price tag said otherwise. It was a Balenciaga, black tote bag with large handles which would look delightful on my arm. I decided that I couldn't justify spending that much money so went on a hunt for a cheaper alternative.

It didn't take me too long to find what I was looking for. It was from a brand called Pieces and it was only £19.

I carry pretty much what most girls in their early twenties hold. There is my purse, house keys, phone, work landline, diary, earphones, pen, hair comb, perfume and a bag of essentials.

In this little Clarins bag I carry Bonjela, hand cream, lip balms, lip oils, compact mirror and hand gel.

I love being nosy and seeing what others also carry in their bags. There is something so interesting about the different random items people hold. That was the reason for writing this post and these are the kind of post and videos I love to watch and read. Unfortunately I couldn't find the bag on the Asos website anymore therefore I think it may have sold out. These kind of bags are always around on the High Street therefore it is fairly easy to locate one.

I hope you enjoyed this read and I will see you on my next post.