Michael Todd - True Organics

-Acne Or Oily Skin Kit-

Organic Discovery Collection

I've heard a lot of good things about Michael Todd's skincare range, I've read a lot of reviews and decided to give in and try it. I can honestly say, I'm glad I did. 

I bought the Skincare Discovery Kit which is for acne prone skin or for oily skin. Tick, I have both. I was a little sceptical whether this range would really help my skin as I have tried a lot of acne products and haven't really found them to work or combat breakouts, but this really works. My skin feels soft, nourished and I haven't had a single breakout since using it. 

Here's a description of what the products does and the ingredients. All of the products you buy are all natural, with organic ingredients in. No harsh chemicals or parabens which makes the product even more likeable. 

Complete skincare regimen to address your acne and oily skin concerns. Made with organic ingredients synergistically combined with powerful blemish healing ingredients. Includes cleanser, toner, scrub, moisturizer and mask to: 

• unclog pores,
• kill acne causing bacteria, 
• calm inflammation, and
• keep the skin hydrated without being oily. 

The perfect solution to clearer skin in five simple steps without harsh chemicals like benzoyl peroxide that can dry and irritate. NO added water, parabens, sulfates, or artificial dyes or fragrance. 

Perfect for travel, gifting and a great way to discover Michael Todd true organics and "test drive" the entire skincare regimen. 

I have been using this kit for over a month now and how noticed a complete change in my skin. It feels softer, less red and has noticeably reduced scarring which has been left from previous acne. I love how the packaging looks, love the consistency of the products and just fresh it smells. Its really refreshing to use and great for a morning routine to really wake up your skin.

In the kit, you get a cleanser, toner, scrub, moisturiser and a face mask. You have all the products you need for you skincare routine all in one set. Its been handy for travelling as they are smaller sizers. Yet i know once I have finished, I will be repurchasing the bigger versions. 

I hope you have enjoyed this blog.

Take care

Love Jessie

Zombie Halloween Make-up Tips

-TIPS ON HOW TO RECREATE THIS LOOK-

1. When applying the base make-up, don't make it too white because it will make the look quite flat and more ghostlike. You will want to mix a slight bit of green, grey and yellow to your pale white base to create a skin discolouration effect and makes the zombie appearance more realistic. This is because it creates the illusion of a decayed skin that been eating away at itself. 
2. Make the eyes and lips very dark using a black colour. This can either be a shadow or cream base. The eyes and lips have the thinnest amount of skin and these are the places that will decay fastest and go black. 
3. You will want to give the skin some texture to it to show the different layers and which are more decayed then others. It will create a peeling look and show all the dead skin decaying. To do this, buy a latest glue and with a brush apply small amounts of the face. Let it dry and then with a pair of tweezers, just gently pull the glue to create dead skin on the face. 
4. To create scars and wounds, do the same as above with the latex glue, but in a much larger quantity. Wait till its dry and then pull the glue with your tweezers, making a hole in the centre. Then fill this with a red cream to give the effect of blood, but a dark red. A bright red would make the wound look fresh and with zombies that are dead, that isn't the case. Also add a bit of black shadow around the wound to create the look of decayed, dead skin. 
5. Also remember to contour your eyes with a black shadow to make them hollow and sunken, also contour the cheeks to give the same effect and the neck to again reinforce the decaying process and make your zombie look more real. 

I hope you have enjoyed these tips and have fun recreating this look. 

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All the best

Love

-Jessie-

Sanctuary Best Products

Finding the best Spa like products for an affordable price can be at times, difficult and everyone wants to feel pampered after a long day but without paying for the Spa treatment that can be quite expensive.

Sanctuary, I believe do the best Spa like products, not forgetting that their are a few products that I wouldn't always buy again. But a lot of their products I would buy again, because they feel very luxurious on the skin and the packaging makes then look very expensive when displayed in your bathroom. It never feels cheap in both the content and the packaging. They have really hit the nail on the head.  

This is just a collection of my few favourites from Sanctuary and as you can tell my the picture, the packaging is just impeccable. Very luxurious and classically done to give it that expensive feel about it. And I also love how the colours chosen give a very Spa feel as the deep purples and blues I find are quite relaxing and peaceful. Their is no plain white that looks boring, its all very eye catching and appealing to look at.

I love these two products as the Cocooning Body Butter feels very silky and soft on the skin. Its very hydrating, yet you never feel it on the skin, or get that clogging feel to your pores as it is very fast absorbing and light. And the Tight & Tone body Serum has a lovely refreshing, citrus smell to it. It is very light on the skin and I am very pleased with the pump so I can get the amount needed without any mess or fuss. These two products both work well together in smell and in appearance. 

I have also been a fond admirer of Sancutary's skincare range as it again feels very luxurious if you want an extra pamper or give you skin the 'special treatment'. I love these two facial lotions, one for the day and one for the night. As they never clog my pores or make me breakout. Their a very intense and deeply hydrate the skin making it feel very smooth, matte and silky. I also love the packaging detail on the night cream as it looks very expensive and has a very luxurious feel to it.

I hope you have enjoyed this post on Sanctuary Products and how to find alternative to get the Spa like feel on a daily basis.

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All the best

Love

-Jessie-

Wrapping up for Autumn

-Outfit Of The Day's-

It has certainly been getting colder over the past few days in Britain, which is great! I can now finally start wearing my favourite scarf and coat, which has been sitting in my wardrobe since September, because it was surprisingly warm this September.  

In these two looks, I have gone very smart/casual with wearing my hair in either a high messy ponytail to give the look a laid-back feel to it, or in messy waves with a middle parting to again create a relaxed look that isn't too overdone. The same with my make-up, I have gone with an everyday brown smokey/sultry eye and the classic nude lip to create a natural look with my make-up that won't need much redoing throughout the day. 

In outfit 1, I am wearing my French Connection black waxed jeans to give that leather appearance to the look, but these are so much more comfortable than leather pants and are very flattering on. I have paired this with a white French Connection knitted jumper to contrast with the jeans and add a bit of warmth to my look. This jumper really brings the colour in my dark red tartan Barbour scarf which looks very autumnal and very fitting for the weather. Plaid and tartan patterns are still very fashionable this season, but if your afraid to wear these patterns in high doses, than wearing something like the scarf will just really bring a look together and give it a bit of contrast. I am wearing on my feet French Connection heeled ankle boots, (a bit obsessed with French Connection), to give me some height and some extra colour to the look so it doesn't look too dull and finally my coat is Michael Kors which is very comfortable and warm.

In outfit 2 I've gone with a deep royal blue jumper from Reiss to contrast the traditional autumnal colours. Deep blues are on trend this seasons and wearing it like I have done just gets the balance right with the overall look and makes the blue really stand out in the jumper. I paired this with black biker jeans from warehouse to give a bit of edge to the look with the zipped detailing. The boots also bring out the biker theme as they are ribbed at the front with 3 buckles going up the shoe. These were purchased from Kurt Geiger and I have worn them too death. 

These 2 outfits are very fashionable and extremely comfortable for this season. I know I will get a lot of wear out of these as I just love the way they look.

I hope you have enjoyed this blog and send me your outfit of the days as I love seeing what people are wearing for this seasons.

All the best

-Jessie-

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Autumn Drugstore Haul

-Now that it is officially AUTUMN!! I made a little shopping trip for some new autumn make-up goodies. And to purchase a few new products to try over the next coming autumn months, paying particular attention to drugstore brands that i'll be reviewing over the next few weeks. For me, autumn make-up is all about strong brows, dark sultry eyes and the bold lip. But this year, i've decided to change up my style and really go for the matte make-up look this year as its something i've never really tried. I'm normally and shimmery eye and lip-gloss type of girl. 

• Revlon Coloburst Matte Balm Stain in Complex & Elusive 
• Rimmel Brow Gel in Clear
• Maybelline Color Tattoo Eyeshadow in Permanent Taupe 
• Maybelline Eyebrow Satin 1 in Dark Blonde 
• Maybelline Master Brow in Dark Blonde
• Revlon Top Coat
• Sally Hansen Nail Polish in Red Zin (610) and Midnight in NY (670)

Deep reds and sparkling blacks are always on trend for the Autumn/Winter months and you can't go wrong with Sally Hansen's Salon Manicure nail polishes. These are excellent quality for money and have great pigmentation, so you don't need to layer in coats to achieve the colour in the bottle. I also love to add a coat of the Revlon's quick dry top coat which gives a real shine to the polish. I always get great compliments when wearing this top coat and is often compared with shellac.

Matte lips will look great this Autumn to give a pop of colour to your lips and give that velvet, smooth appearance. Revlon are incredible for their matte balms and I honestly can't count how many of these I have in my make-up bag because I absolutely love them. Complex and Elusive are perfect to give you that nude matte lip colour for everyday in the Autumn. 

 I am a huge fan of eyebrow products and there is nothing I like more than a strong brow during the autumn months. These products are new too me and I am very excited to try them out. I have been a huge fan of the Maybelline Brow Gel, so I am interested to see how Rimmel compares. I have chosen a clear brow gel from the Rimmel's collection to give a more natural look. It will also be the first time i've used a brow pencil to define my brows because I very often use an eyeshadow to do that. I feel eye shadow gives a more natural look, but I am hoping to be proven wrong by Maybellines Brow Pencils.

The Maybelline Color Tattoos are by far my favourite drugstore eyes shadows. They really do last throughout the day and have such bold pigmentation. They are just so beautiful on the eyes and suit all eye colours as they have a wide spectrum of colours to choose from. Permanent Taupe is a really nice matte shade and I believe its the only matte in their collections, so this shade will be perfect for autumn to give you a nice sultry matte eye look. 

Hope you've enjoyed.

Love

-Jessie-

Autumn Outfit Of The Day

-Autumn 2014 Fashion Trends-

I love Autumn fashion, the dark greens and burgundies; the leathers and the furs. But this season, merino wool is taking a stand on the fashion runway for this Autumn/Winter. Merino wool is something I've not been that familiar with, but after discovering it, can understand what the whole fuss is about. Its a very delicate, fine knit wool, that is very soft and light to wear. This sort of fabric is perfect for the autumn as the weather is still too warm for a thicker knitted jumper, but cool enough to wrap up on those chiller days. The fabric isn't itchy on the skin and when on, you can really feel the high quality of the wool, making it feel very expensive. 

Now thats most probably what you are thinking, but…you are wrong! The jumper I am wearing in these photos are made by the designer called Paul Costelloe, who is an Irish designer and one I would recommend as his clothing is so simply, yet very elegant. This jumper is made from 100% Merino Wool and cost £24.99. I did buy this from T.K Maxx, which is a discounted store on designer clothing, hence the price. But this is an absolute gem to find as it is a timeless, elegant piece for your wardrobe.

-Jumper- Paul Costelloe 

-Jeans- Warehouse

-Boots- Miss KG

I hope you have enjoyed this look and have a lovely weekend.

Love

-Jessie-

Soap & Glory, Burt's Bees And Garnier

-Sugar Scrubs-

Body scrubs have become my new obsession for body care and have been added to my collection of must have body products. I was never really a body scrub type person and never really understood why you needed to use them. I would also reach for a body wash and lotion and sort myself as done in terms of cleanliness.

But what makes a body scrub so good? And why should you start to use one?

Well…most importantly and obviously, they remove dry skin cells making your skin feel luxuriously soft and smooth. They make your skin smell delightful and are equally as moisturising to the skin as a mosturising body wash is. 

The best body scrubs i've been using and loving, are the Garnier Body Tonic, Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub and the Burt's Bees Sugar Scrub. Now, you may be thinking why have I got three body scrubs when their is only one of me. I like to change it up every now and then, and each of these products are different in a positive way.

The Soap & Glory body scrub is very moisturising on the skin and isn't too harsh in terms of exfoliating. None of those scratchy, hard beads. Just a very luxuriously smooth product. This product also wins it in terms of smell, I mean who would't want to smell candy?! This is a really good product for removing dry skin and making your skin feel silky smooth. An added bonus is the size, you get a lot of product for your money and you only need a small amount to get the result you want. Therefore, this product is an all rounder and one I highly recommend. 

The Burt's Bees sugar scrubs is a little bit more pricey, but you are paying for a 100% natural product that smells of honey and delightfulness. This products is what it says on the label, full of sugar and this use of sugar really helps to smoothen the skin as it is finer, allowing more skin to be exfoliated. So your skin feels really soft, removing all the dry dead skin cells. You don't get a big quantity compared to the Soap & Glory, yet with the finer exfoliators, it means that less is definitely more. 

The last body scrub I would like to mention is the Garnier Body Tonic. This product is different to the other two as the sugar particles are bigger and its more of a fruity fresh and vitalising scent that really awakens the skin, great as part of a morning routine. This product would be great to use for early mornings and everyday routines as it isn't thick or heavy and is quite quick to use on the body without any mess or needing to really scrub. Its also good in the fact that it acts as a body wash and sugar scrub in one, so this product really cuts down time if you are like me and are always running late in the mornings. 

I hope you enjoyed a small insight into body scrubs and what key features to look for in a good sugar scrub.

I hope you have a lovely evening.

Love 

-Jessie-

Autumn Fashion Trend 2014

Now that the season is changing and its getting closer for those winter knits to come out of the closet, I thought i'd show an Autumn look that is perfect for the weather and is a statement in the fashion department. This look can both be worn dressed up or down and the colours ooze everything about autumn, with warm reds and crisp browns. You'll be feeling comfortable and cozy in this outfit, and its very simple to piece together.


After searching through many Autumn/Winter 2014 Fashion magazines, it was noticeable that checks and leather pieces are still going strong. Making their way on the catwalks, they have become a timeless piece to our wardrobes and a definite must have. In my photos I have paired these two pieces together, as they compliment each other and also to show just how simple it is to mix fabrics and prints. To create this look, I am wearing;

• French Connection Black Faux Leather Skirt.
• Karen Millen Burgundy Jumper 
• Black Tights From Primark
• Loafer shoes From Dune
• Barbour Checked Scarf 

I love this look as it is timeless, comfortable and right on point for the Autumn/Winter Fashion trends. Its a look that will go well on any body shape and would suit any skin tone. The quality in these items are exceptional and I love the arm detail on the Karen Millen jumper. It gives the look a bit of edge to it, which compliments the leather skirt without making it feel too girly. This look can be worn everyday as it is comfortable, not too dressy for everyday occasions and warm for the seasons, but can also be worn dressed up with a pair of black ankle boots and statement neckless to make the look feel sophisticated and elegant. 

I hope you enjoy this look and I will be doing more Autumn/Winter Fashion looks that are on trend for this season and also looks that are value for money.

I hope you have a lovely evening.

All The Best

-Jessie-

Drugstore Autumn Nails

Drugstore nail polishes are very often excellent quality and price compared to the higher end market and I find when it becomes Autumn, I change nail polish like I change clothes. I need nail polish that is good quality, with a nice glossy sheen to the finish, but for an affordable price so I don't feel like I am spending that heart stopping amount for a nail polish that I'll wear for 3 days.

I like nail polishes that have that expensive look to them, when really, they cost me £5. But with that gel, glossy finish and for autumn, I particularly love deep reds and plums as they look perfect on any skin colour and are very autumnal colours.

On these two photos I wearing OPI I Brake For Manicures, which is a gorgeous dark plum/burgundy. I love the finish on the OPI nail polishes and can be bought in a lot of Poundland stores stock OPI. They do tend to be their old stock, but they are bargain for £1 so keep your eyes peeled in your local Poundland/Poundworld.

I also love the Revlon, Rimmel and Collection nail polishes as I find they are great value for money costing for £2.99 and onwards. They have a lovely finish to them and a very easy to apply with wider applicators, so in one sweep and your done. The pigmentation is exceptional on these brands, you never have to layer up on coats to get the full colour, which we all know, can take a while to dry.

• Revlon - 795 Devilish 
• Rimmel - 359 Little Brown Dress
• Collection - Vixen Red 3

These are all colours and brands I would recommend for this Autumn that would look perfect for the upcoming season and are incredible value for money. Also look in shops like Poundland and Poundworld because you'd be surprised at what bargains lurk in their stores. 

I hope you have enjoyed this post and have a lovely evening. 

All The Best

-Jessie-

Autumn/Winter Lipsticks

Autumn is fast approaching and personally, its my favourite time of the year. There is nothing I love more than wooly knit jumpers, tartan scarfs and chunky ankle boots. But I also love autumnal colours and experimenting these colours in make-up. Its a season were bold deep red lips for an everyday look is perfectly ok or wearing the dark sultry smokey eye to lunch, is also ok. Here are a few of my favourite browns and deep red lipsticks that will certainly be getting a lot of use over the next few months.

These colours ooze everything about Autumn, with dark plums and red, too nude browns. I always reach for one of these lipsticks in my make-up bag because I love the pigmentation and how smooth they are on the lips. They keep my lips soft and moisturised, which will be very important during the colder months.

Starting from the left:

1. Clinique: Red Red Red ( From the Long Last Lipstick Collection)
2. Nina Ricci 14 Mat ( From the Rouge -A- Porter Collection)
3. Revlon Colour Burst ( Shade 135)
4. Maybelline ( Shade 728 Honey Beige)
5. Maybelline ( 757 Naked Brown)

Here I have swatched the colours for you:

1. Clinique Red Red Red - This is a high pigmented colour that is long lasting and full of moisture. This lipstick really creates the perfect bold red lip colour for the autumn season. 
2. Nina Ricci 14 Mat - It is a matte lipstick but its a gorgeous plum, burgundy red which is very quintessential for autumn. Its not drying to the lips and is perfect for brown eyes.
3. Revlon Colour Burst (135) - Is a glossy red that great for giving your lips colour but also acts as a lip balm to keep your lips hydrated which I love as I have two products in one.
4. Maybelline ( Honey Beige) - A very nice nude beige, slightly matte but not as matte as the Nina Ricci. Perfect with a dark smokey eye or to be used for an everyday look if you don't want a bold lip.
5. Maybelline ( Naked Brown) - also slightly matte but it is a gorgeous plum/brown colour that is also great for brown eyes. Its a good alternative to a bold red lipstick if you wish to wear something slightly bold but not as red. This lipstick also builds up in colour so you can have as just a slight wash of colour, or really impact it for a bold plum lip. 

I hope you have enjoyed reading this post. I will also being doing some Autmn/Winter look books and Halloween make-up tutorials.I Hope you have a lovely and peaceful Sunday. 

All the best

-Jessie-

Soap & Glory Review

-Soap & Glory-

So I have been a big fan of the Soap & Glory range and although I may use other products every now and then, Soap & Glory is a brand I continually keep going back too. The smells and textures are just simply divine and luxurious and I absolutely love the brands packaging, as its funky and extremely eye catching. They look pleasant and appealing in the bathroom and the hand pump makes it very easy to get the amount you need onto your hand without making the packaging messy or gunky. Here's a little review on 3 products that are my favourite in their collection. 

-Hand Maid Hand Cleaning Gel-

I have been using Hand Maid for at least a year now and its a hand gel that does everything in one bottle. It cleans your hands for bacteria but its that something extra special to an ordinary hand sanitizer. The reason why I love it so much is it smells incredible but without being to overpowering. So the minute you put it on, you feel clean and fresh.  The gel itself isn't sticky when rubbed into your hands and dries very quickly so your not waiting for the product to be absorbed into your skin. I also love how moisturising it is and makes your hands feel soft and smooth, like you've just used a hand cream. The only issue I have is it would be nice if the bottle size was a little bit bigger, or that you could buy a slightly bigger version because I use public transport a lot, I find I can go through a bottle in a months time, so it never really lasts me a great deal. 

-Smoothie Star Body Milk-

This product I could actually eat, if it was food. The smell is incredibly sweet with a bit a spice too it. So if your not into sweet smells, I wouldn't say this is the best product for you. However, I love this products because it deeply moisturises the skin without being to thick or heavy on the skin. So body creams you can really feel on skin and can take some time to be fully absorbed. Yet, its slightly thicker then a lotion so it leaves the skin hydrated, smooth and soft. The product isn't greasy or sticky when applied to the skin so you don't have your clothes sticking to your skin. The only downfall with this product is the smell doesn't last that long on the skin. You'll find throughout the day, once its been absorbed, the smell dilutes and really can't smell the oats or honey. Apart from that thought, I love this products and for the amount you get in a bottle, I think its a bargain. 

-Sugar Crush Body Wash- 

This is pretty much the only body wash I use because it smells so fruity and fresh. Its cleansing and softening and leaves the skin feeling hydrated and not dry. The bubbles this body wash makes is insane and is great to add into the bath to give you an extra bubbly bath. The wash itself really lasts on the skin and leaves it feeling fresh and awake. I like how the product really lasts because its so foamy, a small pea drop really lasts so I know i'm getting value for money. The scent is fruity, tangy and sweet which helps you to start the day and relax you in the evening. There is not a bad word I can say about this products as it does everything and more that a body wash should do and I really recommend it to you.

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So this has been my review on my 3 favourite Soap & Glory products. I hope you have found it useful and know that Soap & Glory do a wide range of products that I will eventually also write a review for. 

I hope you have a lovely day and if you have any other suggestions for reviews please leave a comment below as I love to write reviews. Thank you for reading. 

 All the best

-Jessie-

Warwick Castle

So I know its been a while since I last did a blog post but I have been extremely busy the last week and haven't really found a chance to blog. But I thought I'd share with you some of the things I've been doing. On Friday, me , my family and a few friends took a road trip down to Warwickshire which is such an iddlic countryside with spectacular views. Its very surreal when your around such a beautiful place. We visited the popular Warwick Castle which is simply amazing and full of entertainment. Its beautifully preserved and your abled to view every nick and cranny of the place which will overwhelm you. It was actually the second time I had viewed the Castle and it still takes my breath away every time I go. Its really treat for the family and makes learning history fun with archery entertainment, to birds of prey, to jousting. You will never be bored and I would really recommend it for a family day out because their is so much to explore, the fun is endless. Here are a few photos I took of my journey to Warwickshire. I Hope you enjoy x