September Birchbox - Heroes

With the theme of "Heroes", September's Birchox brings some positive vibes to the end of summer by recognising heroic women & promoting motivation/positive thinking. To help with this, the box contains five beauty treats that are all aimed at optimising beauty routines to help be the best version of ourselves.

Products: 
Amika Bombshell Blowout Spray - £14.99 [x]

Bioderma Hydrabio Serum - £18.00 [x]

ModelCo Highlighting Trio - £17.00 [x]

Nuxe Shower Oil - £10.00 [x]

Nailtiques Protein Formula 2 - £12.50 [x]

Products that really caught my eye this month have to be the ModelCo highlighting trio (who doesn't love a good highlighter?!) & the Nailtiques Protein Formula 2 (hopefully this will help repair any damage from my new-found gel obsession!). With the colder weather on it's way, I'm also excited to test a product from a very well-loved brand within the beauty world; Bioderma. I'm yet to test any products from Bioderma but am looking forward to seeing how this serum holds up throughout winter. 

When it comes to being the best versions of ourselves I wouldn't say I think that beauty products are a necessity. However I do believe a little pampering can go a long way to making everyone feel a happier & more confident.  

What are your thoughts on September's Birchbox?
I'd love to know your thoughts in the comments. 

xxx

Friday Night Drinks

This Friday marked one of my best friend's birthdays & a night out sipping cocktails. As most of my outfits usually consist of either gym or work-ware, a night out finally provided a perfect opportunity to make a little extra effort & glam myself up.

Dress: Boohoo - £10.00 [x]

Boots: Lily Lulu Fashion - £25.00 [x]

Lipstick: Model Co's shade Smitten - £17.00 [x]

Hair Styling: Babyliss Curling Wand - £25.00 [x]

The main element of this outfit is a pair of over-the-knee boots from Lily Lulu made from faux suede material with a chunky heel/platform sole. Not only do I find these boots stunning. they're a perfect alternative to normal heels or wedges.  As these boots are quite a statement item, I chose to pair them with a simple black skater dress, something I find perfect for covering any lumps/bumps (especially after a week of eating Easter Eggs!).

When it came to styling my hair for the evening I opted for a lose wave/curl - to achieve this I loosely wrapped sections of hair around my trusty Babyliss curling wand. I find myself reaching for this styling tool most days as it's quick & easy to create a range of looks from loose waves (like above) or a defined ringlets depending on how tightly the hair is wrapped around the barrel. 

Finally to add a pop of colour to my look, I used a Model Co lipstick in the shade "smitten". This is a deep red shade that I think looks gorgeous paired with a simple black outfit. Before heading out the door I also threw on my faux leather jacket (spring time is still chilly here in the UK) & a small clutch-style bags containing my essentials for the evening. 

As much as I  love wearing over-sized jumpers & leggings, there's nothing better than twirling around in a little dress.. so I'll definitely be on the look out for more opportunities to dress myself up soon! 

What are your thoughts 

on this look?

xxx