I cut off my hair!

Hello hello!

Erm, i cut my hair!

I didn't want to start my new job with my ombre - partly because it was orange and partly because it was ratty.

I needed a trim anyway and I just decided that I had to get it chopped off. A lot of people....actually everyone I spoke to.. said to keep my length and suggested I dye over the ombre, but I'm the sort of person that once I've decided something, it's as good as done.  

I made an appointment at Evolutions in Stratford, and saw my usual hair stylist Tracy (she is amazing).
I told her that it was time for the ombre to go. I kind of explained to her that I wanted a long bob, no layers, and that I wanted to "look cool". In my head I was thinking a tidy Alexa Chung, Olivia Palermo type thing. 

As requested, she cut it off.

Admitedly, I hated it. And it's only the last few days that I've started to like it.
I do not have the right type of hair or face shape for a bob, however long. But my hair feels great and is so easy to maintain. My hair is very frizzy and 'kinky' ;) but since I want that slightly messy look it works in my favour. If I was hoping for a sleek and sexy bob then I failed, but I like my messy look. The key is volume, which I don't naturally have, but I'm slowly learning to make the best out of hairspray and dry shampoo (even on freshly washed hair). 

My hair is gone now so I'm not even going to ask about what you think. If I had typed up this post straight after the chop I would have ended this with "hair grows back", but to be honest I am tempted to keep it this length or possibly go even shorter!!!!

Michael Kors Watch: Model MK5191

Hi Guys!

So excited with my new watch - Michael Kors model MK5191 - it's black and gold, with a black silicone link strap. It goes really well with my wardrobe (black!!!) and with my Monica Vinader bracelets.

I've only had it for a few days - but I love it. I've always wanted a Michael Kors watch cos...I'm a sheep, and I am not disapointed at all. It is beautiful and I can't stop staring at it! And on a practical side I now have one more item to help me to get to work on time lol

New job update

Wooooooo Hooooooooooo First week under my belt!

I am loving my new job. I really miss my old place but am happy with my new place. And everyone's big question is about the commute...

I am very very pleased to announce that I have had zero panic attacks. I absolutely hate it and I get sweaty and my heart hurts, but I've made it to work and back home every single day. So thats 10-nil to me!

The practical downside of commuting is, I ended up getting sick on my first day! Turned up to work fine, and by lunchtime I was down with a cold. It could just be a coincidence, but I am sure it's because my body is shocked at all the germs it met that morning! I am still full of cold as I type this, but at least my immune system has had an exercise and hopefully this will be my one big cold of the year. 

I really love being in London. I got lost one day (yeah.....) and ended up walking up and down the back roads and was just wowed at how beautiful the city is. London is such a gorgeous mix of old and new and it is a honour to be here.

Week 2 starts tomorrow. Excited :)

Nail Polish Remover

Hi guys!

So a while ago I posted about my (failed) quest to get my hands on a push top nail polish remover bottle.

I shared my tale of woe (#firstworldproblems ?) with my friend and the next time I saw her she gifted me with 'this' [as pictured].

I think she picked it up at Aldi and it was cheap....maybe £2? 

Tbh I was not concerned about the nail polish remover itself and really just wanted it for the push down top action but actually the product really impressed me as well. 

I got a cotton pad, opened the lid and pressed down on the thingy 2-4 times and my cotton pad was nicely saturated. the nail polish remover easily removed my 2 coats of black nail polish, insta dri top coat and rimmel base coat. 

I would definitely recommend you pick this up if you see it. 

Review: No7 Cleansing Brush

Hi Guys!

As I showed in my Christmas 2014 haul my mum got me (and my brother hahaha) a cleansing brush from No7. Basically a rip off clarisonic; an electric toothbrush for the face!

When the Clarisonic was first getting hyped on youtube and on beauty blogs I was interested - I do love to manually exfoiliate but then I didn't think it would be too wise to test it out on my face, especially for a price point of way more than £100. 

But now I own this nifty little thing so I thought they'd be no harm in giving it a go. I don't know the price but considering mummy got two and also two packs of extra brushheads I am assuming No7 (Boots) gave her a good deal. 

In the box was.....exactly what you see, plus an instruction manual (press start and move it around your face!), plus 2 batteries. 

The thing I searched out for on the instruction manual was the whole water issue. I didn't want to risk electrocuting myself! But this is safe to use, even in the shower, but it says "don't submerge in water". I use mine at the sink anyway so unless I drop it in the toilet, we're a-ok here.

So....I remove makeup and cleanse my face as usual, and use this once a week for a deep cleanse. Wet the face, blob on my face wash and then press the 'start' button and gently (don't press down - I assume your face is softer than your teeth!!!) move it around your face.

I like that this is really easy to use and considering how sensitive my skin is the brushes are the right combination of soft and firm. It's been about a month and I have no complaints. I love washing my face and am tempted to use it all the time but even though I've had no bad results I don't want to tempt the skin Gods!