Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Whether you're spending the day shopping, going for a meal or simply relaxing at home,  to show some appreciation to the women who have done so much for us over the years. Whilst flowers & chocolates are always a nice gesture, I'm a strong believer in going the extra mile when it comes to Mother's Day gifts. Below are a selection of gifts that I feel really show just how thankful we really are to those special women in our lives.

1. The Power of Three Spring Collection - Liz Earle - £19.00 [x]

2. Marc Jacobs Daisy - The Perfume Shop - £54.00 [x]

3. Rose & Rose Gold Watch - Olivia Burton - £70.00 [x]

4. Mother of Pear Earring Set - Pia Jewellery - £25.00 [x]

5. Oriental Blossom Makeup Bag - Ted Baker - £27.00 [x]

6. Sanctuary Mothers Day Gift Set - Boots - £22.00 [x]

What are your plans for Mother's Day this year?

I'd love to know in the comments. 

xxx

PS Pro Blending Brush

As someone that loves testing new beauty crazes, I knew that "Oval Blending Brushes" were a bandwagon I needed to jump on. However with a number of brands releasing their own brushes at various different prices (including MAC, Make Up Revolution & Iconic London), I wasn't too sure where to turn. So when I spotted the PS Pro Oval Blending Brush whilst on a recent trip to Primark, I couldn't resist adding it to my basket.  

For anyone who doesn't know, oval style blending brushes claim to be perfect for applying both powder & liquid products - including eye-shadow, foundation & bronzer - and are available in a range of different sizes. As I really wanted something to use for foundation/concealer I opted for the "large" blending brush which currently retails at £4.00. 

The first thing that really stood out to me when using this brush was just how soft it felt on my skin. This - combined with how condensed the hairs are - is something I feel really helps ensure that all product are blended easily (something I feel regular foundation brushes can sometimes lack). I also feel the condensed brushes result in less product being absorbed into the brush, which is always a nice bonus! 

Since purchasing I've been using this product daily to apply my liquid foundation (as pictured above) along with my concealer - which I then follow with a fluffy powder brush to set in place before moving onto bronzer/highlighter - to leave a smooth & flawless look. 

If you're looking to test out oval blending brushes but - like me - aren't too sure where to start, I honestly couldn't recommend this brush enough. I'll definitely be heading back to the beauty range during my next Primark trip! 

Have you ever tried any beauty products from Primark's range?

What are your thoughts on Oval blending brushes?

I'd love to know! 

xxx

A Quarter Century Birthday Milestone

For me, birthday's are something I always enjoy. Whether celebrating myself or spoiling a loved one, I simply love the excuse to spend the day celebrating & feeling loved. So when I reached the milestone of a quarter of century a few weeks back, I couldn't resist going all out with my celebrations. 

One of these celebrations included a night out with some close friends, so I thought I'd put together a post showing the outfit I put together for the occasion (plus, what better excuse for a new outfit then your birthday?!). 

Outfit: 

Dress: Boohoo - £12.00 [x]

Shoes: New Look - £29.99 [x]
Choker: New Look bought in the sale - similar linked from River
Island here [x]

The overall outfit was a relativity simple look. Of course I couldn't resist opting for my fail-safe Skater style dress. I personally find that anything Skater-style is the most flattering on my figure as it really hides those "problem areas" (aka I've eaten a whole lot of Pizza recently & it'a gone straight to my stomach.. oops). I then teamed this with some simple black "chunky" heels & a gorgeous bow choker that I picked up recently in the sale from New Look. Chokers have been a must-have accessory for some time now & I still love them as a statement alternative to a usual necklace. 

After dressing up I treated myself to a few too many glasses of Prosecco & then spent the night at local bar sipping cocktails -  a perfect birthday night. 

Do you have a "fail-safe" outfit?
I'd love to know in the comments. 

xxx