The Review | Bayliss & Harding Skin Spa Collection

It's Mothers Day this month and Bayliss and Harding have some amazing products to offer. I know they are amazing because I was lucky enough to be sent some goodies - which I then shared with my Mum who loved the scent. 

I was very kindly sent a gift set of the Hand and Body Cream*, Body Cleanser* and Diffuser* in their Skin Spa Range, witht he scent sugar cane, basil and lime. The scent is zesty and you can definitely smell the basic. It's incredibly fresh. I was naughty and bought myself the candle as I loved it so must. The diffuser currently sits in my bathroom and the entire room smells amazing. Within half an hour of installing this the room was infused.

As always, the body products are luxury to the max - creamy, moisturising and filled with the gorgeous fresh scent. I absolutely love this. I haven't had a chance to burn the candle yet, but just getting a whiff of this every now and then it is beautiful.

My Mum would love this set so I would highly recommend taking a peak if you're stuff for a gift. This is definitely one of my most favourite scents I've come across. 

What will you be getting your Mum for Mothers Day?

The Review | Collection Sheer Loose Powder

COLLECTION SHEER LOOSE POWDER £2.99

I've really been looking into the magic of powder recently. Since reading Lauren Conrad's Beauty book where they recommend applying powder on each layer of make up to help it stay in place. I'm not that obsessive with it - however after I apply all my base products - prime, foundation, concealer and highlighter - I pop a powder on.

Lately I've been loving this beauty. It's a bargain from Collection and one I would highly recommend. It's a transluscent powder, so it's not illuminating, it's just your usual finishing powder. I use my Real Techniques Powder Brush and dust it lightly over my face. This is such a perfect powder - I love loose powder as it gives a more natural look. This powder not only mattifies my oily skin but keeps the base on for longer. I love it.

So today is the start of lent... This year I have decided to give up shopping (for myself) for lent. Eek! It's going to be a tough one, especially with the blog but we'll see how I go! I'm actually really looking forward to using the time to do some switching up my make up posts and doing a bit more features than reviews on here. Wish me luck! I'm going to need it...

What powder do you love? What are you giving up for lent?

The Life Post | Little Homey Touches

So, I don't have my own house as yet however I when I get home and pop into my room there are still those little touches that make it mine and make it feel like home. Well, it is home - I have lived here for over 13 years. So let's take a little peak at some of my favourite homey pieces.

I've never really been one for candles until recently. I picked up this beautiful "L" candle holder in France during the summer, I fell in love with it. This little glass tee light holder I got in my stocking, it goes with my room perfectly. Behind this you'll see a mini frame with a "Best of Friends" card my lovely friend Amber gave me.

Last February I went to the Forest of Dean with my family, plus Adam and Hanah (Simon's girlfriend). This is my favourite photo of my family, I love to have it close by so it sits centre of my window sill. My parents also have it as a canvas in their dining room. I love photos, so I also have these photos of me and two of my besties on top of my shelving unit. Mix and match frames which I love and old pics as well. The beautiful butterfly image behind was made by the lovely Paige Joanna for my birthday.

Then we have my favourite place in the world, my bed. I chose it myself when my room was decorated and it is coming with me when I move out. I love these roses across the frame, it's beautifully decorated and I love them. We also have this face which is also usually on my bed. Gorgeous, fluffy Ragdoll, Dougal. He's stupid as anything but seriously cute.

I hope you enjoyed my mini tour! Hopefully when I get my own place you'll get to see even more!

What pieces do you have to make your house a home?

The How To | Evening Skincare Routine

After last weeks Morning Skincare Routine I've popped up my evening routine as promised. This does actually take me longer than my morning, but that's because I give myself a deeper clean in the evening. Taking all my make up, dirt and grime away from the day and making myself feel fresh for the next day. So let's see...

First up is, of course, cleansing. I like to double cleanse every evening - I really notice the difference when I don't do it so it's definitely a rule of mine. I remove my make up with a micellar water, my evening choice is of course Bioderma Crealine. For me it's still the best at removing eye liner, lipstick and all make up. I use a large pad for the face then the normal round cotton pads for the eyes and lips. Next step of cleansing is Ren Clearcalm3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser, a gorgeously smooth cleanser that makes my skin feel ridiculously clean and helps control blemishes. It's specifically for blemish prone skin so it is the perfect cleanser for me, and was recommended by Ren themselves via Twitter. Next we go to toning. I saturate a large cotton pad with my Lush Tea Tree Toner Water and wipe over my face, remove any left dirt and any cleanser from my skin. Then I mist it over my face as a finishing touch. One a week I put a blemish controlling mask to help my skin - in particular Origins Out of Trouble mask, a firm favourite of mine. If I have any large blemishes I use my blemish controlling method (see here) which involves my toner and Origins Super Spot Remover. Lastly I pop Origins Make a Difference Plus + Rejuvenating Treatment, I use this a treatment and also a moisturising as it has some amazing moisturising properties. 

I do have some other bits I substitute in every now and then, but to be honest this line up is definitely my go to at the moment. It's made a huge different to my skin and I intend to keep at it for the foreseeable future. I am definitely up for trying other products so any suggestions would be appreciated!

My Skin Type: I have typically oily skin which is also blemish prone. Very occasionally it can be dry, this is due to an imbalance of oil in my skin.

What's your evening skin care routine?

The Outfit Post | Top 5 Oscar Dresses

It's the Oscars tonight. I love the Oscars. Not because I like films, I do like them - but that isn't why I love the Oscars. I love them because of the dresses. I love the glamour and I just LOVE the dresses, the accessories and ugh, love love love. So, with that in mind I popped together my top five dresses from Oscar history.

Mila Kunis is Elie Saab 2011

This is without a doubt my favourite. The year of Black Swan and Mila's rise to superstardoom. I love Elie Saab as a general rule but this is so gorgeous and actually really a bit saucy for the Oscars. It's so girly, yet sexy and the colour is rare for the red carpet. 

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior 2013

Last years Best Actress winner. This was the dress that caused the trip up the stairs and I absolutely love it. It's a proper princess dress but I loved the way she styled it, with the back necklace, really simple accessories and up-do. Her Calvin Klein party dress was just as gorgeous.

Amy Adams in L'Wen Scott 2011

We all know I love my navy so I was going to love this. I think Amy Adams is quite often over looked, this dress is actually amazing. Glitzy, slinky and sexy yet classy. I love the jade accessories that go with it as well, very different and a gorgeous colour as well. 

Kate Winslet in Ben De Lisi 2002

This is the one dress that always sticks in my mind when I think of the Oscars. This is a gorgeous red, slinky, sexy dress with a twist. The shoulder arrangement is just beautiful and incredibly different as well, not too bridal. Uber glamorous.

Reese Witherspoon in Vintage Dior 2006

The year Reese won her Oscar she wore this beautiful vintage dress, very bridal but not too much. I just think it is incredibly beautiful and just sigh worthy. I love the simple accessorises, it doesn't need too much, and very simple hair as well. Just plain pretty.

What's your favourite Oscar dress?