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Cute packaging aside, I'd say if you are someone who is after a more natural approach to oral care and want to avoid fluoride, SLS (sodium lauryl sulphate) and Triclosan, this is the perfect way to do it. Head to https://georganics.co.uk/ where you can purchase this travel friendly set for £11.90* 

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I've previously had bad experiences before with semi permanent lash extensions so when Saks Beauty contacted me about coming in for a complimentary treatment in their new store opening here on Bristol Park Street, my first thought was to be safe and just go for a facial. But upon perusing their treatment list, I couldn't help see a new range of lash extensions I had not seen before, called 'Express Lashes' by Nouveau. My inner lash diva jumped right out and I asked if I would be able to try them out and boy, I'm glad I did. Upon application, I could tell the Nouveau lashes were totally different to what I have previously experienced from Lash extensions in the past. 

Heather, my technician made me feel very comfortable and relaxed during my treatment. Pre-treatment, we spoke about what kind of look I was after and my expectations of the lashes as to ensure I was getting the correct treatment. I advised Heather I was after a natural look but also wanted to look as if I had had my lashes done (difficult customer alert!) but she totally understood the look I was after and we agreed on a slightly longer length with more of a flare on the outer corners of my lashes - perfect! I also told Heather of my previous experiences and she assured me about how the application was going to go and aftercare instructions. The Nouveau site advises the lash application takes approximately 20-30 minutes but I was in the salon for approximately an hour - I can be a right chatterbox when I get going and me and Heather got along like a house on fire. 

The adhesive is more gentle than standard lash adhesive, it is non irritating meaning your eyes will not water when having the application done and feels much more comfortable on the eyes once application is finished. Express lashes are perfect for that special occasion such as a big party or even a wedding and boast up to 10 days wear when treated correctly. The treatment costs from £30* (dependant on how many lashes you need). You can also purchase the Nouveau Sealant which is a product you apply twice daily to lengthen the life of your lashes. It protects the adhesive bonds and adds shine, gloss and depth of colour to the lashes whilst also being Vegan Friendly. It creates a membrane that protects the glue bonding on the lashes whilst contained ingredients feed and moisturise your natural lashes. When the lashes are ready to be removed, make sure to return to the salon to get them professionally removed. Saks Bristol actually offer a free removal service ensuring the lashes are professionally removed as not to damage your own lashes in the process. 

Tips on getting the most out of your Express lashes and to keep them lasting as long as possible;

Donna (the salons owner), my technician Heather and the team at Saks Bristol are some of the loveliest ladies. They make me feel at ease time and time again and I have since returned to the salon as a paying customer. If you are looking to be pampered and preened, make sure to visit Saks Bristol. Also for a limited time - you can get half price treatments at Saks Bristol as a new customer, visit their page here for full details and download your voucher. (Offer T&C: Mention offer at time of booking and bring voucher to appointment. Valid at Saks Beauty Bristol on selected days with selected staff until Sunday 15th January 2017. Cannot be used with any other offer) 

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You all know me by now, a self confessed hairdye addict. I shared last year my ventures in going red (read my Seeing Red Garnier Olio Dye in 6.60 review here!) and you all seemed to go crazy for it so I thought it only fair to share this venture with you YET AGAIN as my hair history seems to repeat itself. This time, we've got a budget friendly dye in the form of Superdrug's Colour Vibrance hair colorant in the shade Fire Red 8.45. Do not be fooled by the gingery/ orange hues depicted on the box, this dye like the name suggests is RED.

I was actually going for a gingery/ red look and ended up with pure red. It was a happy accident however as I have now grown to love my red hues once again and will continue to rock them until I get bored and want a new colour. (Ignore the poor quality images and the hot root look. I took images on my phone as I didn't have my DSLR to hand and the lighting is a little off in the after photo. The before photo makes my hair look darker than it originally was and the colour in the after photos was actually consistent throughout)

On the 5th of September this year, Superdrug launched a new, exclusive range from Noughty 97% Natural Haircare. The hair-care range contains no 'nasty' ingredients and is free from Sulphates, Parabens and Silicones. The range is also cruelty free which is something I strive from my hair-care/ skincare lately and is also vegetarian and vegan friendly. The brand has created a range suitable for each hair type out there from Normal/ Dry Hair and even Sensitive scalps/ Dandruff prone hair. I opt'd for the Frizzy/ Damaged "To the Rescue" range* due to the poor abuse my hair previously suffered from (being a bottle blonde is not kind to your hair!) and thought it could do with my some TLC.

STOP THE PRESS! I'm here today to bring you all the A/W 2016 news straight from the catwalk at Bristol Fashion Week. This year's show was full of very wearable trends and even some trends that let you recycle some of the fashion you will have bought for S/S. WHAT?! Yes that's right - keep hold of your spring pastels and your florals as they're here to stay during Autumn Winter 2016.

This year the show was hosted by resident Mark Heyes and special guest Henry Holland! It was amazing to see one of my favourite fashion designers presenting this years top trends for A/W 16 and the chemistry between Mark and Henry was just perfect for the show. As well as some gorgeous fashions, the show contained all the little quirks it usually does such as some top chart music paired with some killer choreography, affordable fashions and lets not forget the free goody bag. If you're also lucky enough to be a blogger, there's an after party at M&S that's adorned with some luxury nibbles and a glass of bubbly. I have to say this year, there were lots of trends I could really see myself wearing and my shopping list has only got longer since going to the show!

What do you do when you find out that all along, you've been using the wrong type of shampoo and conditioner and causing your hair more problems than help?! Change it up of course.

It's been a long time coming for me to finally discover my actual hair type but there is a reason behind this madness. For as long as I can remember, I have consistently dyed my hair. It's been a horrible I've had ever since my mum used to let me get highlights at about 10 or so to add some lighter blonde to my ever darkening blonde hair. Previous to this age my lovely blonde locks were bright, shiny and super light but sadly with age .. they just grew darker and darker. I got highlights for a few years until I decided at around 14 I dyed my hair red only then a few months later to get all my hair cut off and dyed jet black. This is where my love affair with hair dye began. So since around that age, I have always been known as the girl who dyes her hair to much. Never happy with the colour I had, I used to experiment with box dyes, bleach and professional colouring until I get to around 3 years ago and decided I wanted to be blonde again. I've flitted around with the shades of blonde and swapped it with a little temporary pastel colours but ultimately, I have remained a blonde. The only problem with dying your hair lighter blonde when your a natural 'dirty blonde' is the roots issue so when recently getting my blonde re-freshed, I've had roots painted in to help me grow them out and not make them look too 'ratchet'. Where I now have a subtle ombre going on, my actual roots are grown in now and my natural hair texture has come back. This is where my problems began as I realised I've been using shampoo and conditioners aimed at 'dry' hair when really .. I have oily/ greasy hair! 

With the summer months approaching and humidity dawning upon us, my hair has been one hot mess. Dry, frizzy ends from the bleach but oily roots from my natural hair type. My 'dry' aimed products just weren't cutting it anymore and I went to the one woman who could help me with my dilemma - my mother. My mum has always suffered with greasier hair so I don't understand why I thought I wouldn't. Mums recently dyed her hair more now in the last few years so doesn't have to tackle the issue as much as I currently am but she recommended the new Elvive Clay shampoo as it's aimed towards Dry Ends and Oily Roots. Could this be the answer to my prayers? I ran straight to boots after her recommendations and picked up the Re-balancing shampoo, Conditioner and as the products were on offer, I also picked up the pre shampoo masque treatment. 

The products are aimed towards removing the oil from our scalps that produces and builds up, causing our roots to become visibly greasy and weigh down our hair. Over-washing your hair to try and combat the problem can leave the hair feeling striped and can leave the fibres dry. It's a never ending vicious circle and finally, these products are here to save the day. By using 3 types of Refind Clays, L'Oreal have managed to create its first re-balancing range that helps to keep your scalp purified for 72 hours. 

My favourite product from the range has to be the Pre-shampoo treatment masque. You apply the product just to your roots using your fingertips and massage into your scalp. The clay masque helps to deeply absorb all the excess oils and impurities and after 5 minutes, can be washed away ready to apply the shampoo. Then follow with the Re-Balancing shampoo and conditioner and you're ready to face the day. This range has been an absolute godsend to me and I was converted originally to the Dry Shampoo from the Clay range, now with these products in my arsenal I am ready to never see Oily roots again. I can only hope that Elvive continue to produce this range forever. 

Why hello again! 'Where have you been?!' some of you might be asking - it's a long story I may tell in my own time but for now - I am back and the sun is shining! I have recently been on a never ending path of self discovery and with that, re-analysing my current fashion style and choices of clothing. I have come to the conclusion you can NOT go wrong with a little bit of monochrome. Black is just such a flattering colour and suits everyone so I've trawled the net and stores for a few summer basics in my favourite hues and thought I'd share some with you. 

These Black Curve Dungarees - New Look | £29.99 are perfect for the summer months. Although the black may become a tad hot (in the UK it's hard really for this to happen but still) I think they'd be super stylish dressed down with some sandals and a white sleeved tee or even dressed up with a white shirt and heels. Classic elegance and a 90's vibe all at once. 

Summer months are perfect for getting your tootsies out and treating your feet to some fresh air. I've been hunting through the stores for some good basic sandals with a little flair and think these Black and Silver Strap Sandals - New Look | £17.99 would do just the job. I had some similar sandals last year with gold metallic detail and literally wore them to death. I also like these Chunky Black Leather Style Sandals - New Look | £24.99 for a little more of a sophisticated vibe. Heels you may scream - well these sort of heels are actually very comfortable and can be paired with a cute summer dress or even a culotte jumpsuit or teamed with jeans on a slightly cooler day to add some grown up vibes to any outfit. 

This Stripe Shirt Dress - Boohoo | £22.00 is perfect for the summer - on cooler days it can be paired with jeans or leggings, even tights and on hot days due to the length, could be wore with bare legs! Teamed with sandals and a black fedora and you're hot to trot. 

I fell in love with this Pattern Culotte Jumpsuit - Boohoo | £20.00 as soon as I spotted it on the Boohoo website. I had a similar one a few years ago and actually got so much wear from it - culotte jumpsuits are timeless and the all in one aspect makes your outfit choice much easier.This would also be the perfect piece to take you from day to night.  I'd team this with a long precious gem necklace and some black sandals and you could even chuck on a denim jacket to add some warmth. Voila!

For the more festival concious of you out there, this Contrast Ribbed Tshirt - Boohoo | £10.00 would be perfect teamed with some cut off denim shorts and black slip on trainers. If though the weather is a little wet - swap out the trainers for some wellies and add this Black and White Festival Rain Mac - Boohoo | £45.00. Stylish and practical, you'll be able to enjoy yourself and be safe in the knowledge you'll be protected from the rain. 

Those are just a few of the monochrome beauties I have found - are you a monochrome lover or do you like to add a little bit of colour to your outfits?

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By now you probably know I'm a 'no brass' warrior when it comes to my hair. As soon as I see a yellowish cast on my hair I go hard on it and apply everything I have in my arsenal. Which is vastly growing as of lately as the drug stores just keep bringing out new products that are just so darn good. A new product on the market you may yet not of heard of is from those bargain critters 'Smart Beauty' called express-colour. It's a conditioning toner that helps you preserve your colour between salon visits and can also help blend out greys. Now it's not only available in a few blonde shades such as Ash Blonde, Honey Blonde and Platinum Blonde but they have also made colour versions for other hair addicts such as Chestnut Brown, Copper Brown, Mahogany, Rich Red and Warm Brown. I wish they would introduce a few Pink toned shades and maybe some fashion colours as this product is brilliant. 

My consultation with Emmeline started with us discussing what kind of fashion I currently wear and the reasons why. I discussed with Emmeline that I quite like to wear skinny jeans and some form of a loose top to hide my top part of my body a bit as I struggle with body confidence issues which I am currently working on to become happier with my body. I also discussed how I am quite scared of colour and usually opt for darker shades and if I do reach for colour, I generally just stick to monochromes and greys. 

Emmeline proceeded to show me some colour swatches that she thought would be great with my skin tone and started to show me the ways I could wear these colours. We decided on the slightly more 'muted' tones and was advised to steer clear of warmer tones and to stick with more 'blue' hues to compliment my skin tone. Emmeline showed me some gorgeous fashions from Ted Baker and Oasis that are available at the moment on the highstreet and gave me some top tips on what kind of clothes I should wear and should avoid. We decided I should be braver with my colour choices and opt for some Aqua and Fuchsia tones, Navy's and Greens. As a self confessed 'monochrome' addict this slightly scared me but as our conversation progressed, I could see myself in a few of Emmeline's choices for me. I loved the Midi Floral Navy and Fuchsia skirt from Ted Baker with rose gold detailing and the striped Navy and White Jersey Blazer from Oasis. Emmeline managed to convince me to try a little more colour and pattern in the future and I can't wait to use her wise words to shop better and see if I can work this into my style. I'd just love to say thankyou to Emmeline for the confidence she has given me in not being so scared in experimenting a little more with my wardrobe choices but also giving me the knowledge to embrace S/S without deterring from my own personal style.