The Video Post | My AM Skincare Routine

I'm really getting into my skincare at the moment so I thought filming a little routine would be a great way to show you guys what I'm currently using and loving. As with all skincare posts a little summary of my skin: I have combination to oily skin, sometimes it can get incredibly oil and sometimes I get dry patches - however my main problem is oil and also blemishes. What may work for me may not work for you so please think about taking any recommendations and consider whether you're a skin match before so. Click here to watch the video, I hope you enjoy and don't forget to subscribe!

What products would you recommend for a morning routine?

The Beauty Post | My Winter Lip Saviour

My lips were a frigging mess for most of January, scabby, dry, bitten beyond belief and they just looked awful. I had tried a few different balms and nothing seemed to really work. I had seen the Nuxe Reve De Miel on a few blogs and I was always tempted but put off by the price tag. £9.50 always seems like a lot for a balm but seeing as nothing else worked I decided to finally cave and purchase this little pot.

I don't usually like to to review something so soon after I purchase, but this has completely won me over. In less than a week my lips have done a complete 180. I used this in the morning after a lip scrub, before make up, and just before I go to bed. My lips feel fuller, plumper, softer and smoother and I can finally wear bold coloured lipsticks again without having to worry about the texture coming through.

I use my Body Shop Strawberry Lip Butter during the day if needed, or if I'm wearing my Benefit PosieBalm I top that up, and that seems to work for the interim day - but because of the high price this is staying firmly by my bed side.

What's your winter lip saviour?

The Video Post | January 2015 Favourites

Welcome to February everyone!! I hope you had a fab start to your 2015 and if not - well, it was only the first month! Let's make the next 11 even better :) Today's video is my January favourites - one you'll probably see everyone on YouTube over the next couple of days but I hope you enjoy it! Click here to view and don't forget to give it a thumbs up and subscribe.

What are your January Favourites?

The Life Post | How to Love your Bath

Up until a couple of months ago I was not a bath person in the slightest and I definitely didn't see the fuss around getting all the Lush bath bombs or spending an hour in your own dirt... Hmm. Well, since I moved into my own house and had access to my own bath I've managed to convert myself. At the moment there is nothing nicer to me then spending a good house just chilling in my own bath, cleaning myself. I tend to do a really good bath on a Sunday so I'm all refreshed for my new week and I'm all relaxed, ready for bed. Not a bath person? Not to worry... Here are my top 5 ways to really enjoy your bath...

1. Set Aside the TimeThere is nothing worse when trying to relax when you're on a time limit, therefore set aside about an hour to really help you chill. What I've done is to put an episode of a TV series I'm currently loving on my laptop facing the bath which is usually around 40 minutes anyway so I tend to do my bits at the beginning of the bath, then press play and that gives me a good 40 minutes of just chilling.

2. Light that Candle
I love having a candle lit by my bath as it just makes it feel so much more luxurious and just sets the mood as well. If you have a dimmer light even better, unfortunately I don't so it's still full lite but the candle just adds something a little extra and I think depending on the scent it can really set a nice relaxing atmosphere.

3. Do your Hair Before
I try to wash my hair seperately before I get into the bath - luckily I have a combo shower/bath so I do a quick hair wash and condition and then jump in the bath (no literally obviously...). This way you don't have to worry about dunking your hair under or really trying to make sure you get everything on and off again as it can be a pain, especially if you have long thick hair like me!

4. Bomb it Out
I have fallen completely in love with bath bombs, or bubble bars lately and I find that if you get some great ones they can really soften you skin and make such a difference. My favourite are, of course, from Lush and I get very excited to use these and the natural ingredients really lend a hand with making your bath more relaxing and luxuorious.

5. Refresh Yourself
When I have about 10 minutes left I put a lovely face mask on to help completely refresh my skin and get it ready for the week. Not only that but the bath is where I do my weekly body exfoliate and just all those bits and pieces that you only need to do once a week. I do the majority in the first 10 minutes, but the mask is my final countdown.

How do you ensure you love your bath?

The Health Post | The Hairy Dieters

These are definitely my favourite recipe books to use at the moment as they have some amazing recipes in here, that are all fab for that new year diet. I like with a really fussy boyfriend who hates healthy things so it's so hard for me to find a compromise for both of us, however The Hairy Dieters books are incredible. They basically show you how you can still eat all the great meals you love, but make small changes to help you lose that weight.

My favourite out of the three is probably Eat For Life and I've done more meals out of this than the other two. One of my favourites is the Taglietelli Carbonara, and also their Pan Haggety which the boyfriend loves as well.

If you're on a healthy eating spree and really struggle with your evening meals then I would definitely recommend these books. I think they are amazing and most meals are under 400 caleries - if you follow the recipes exactly. I got all of mine off amazon and you can find them here:

The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight  |  The Hairy Dieters: Eat for Life  |  The Hairy Dieters: Good Eating

What's your favourite diet recipe book?