Catch-Up

So you may have noticed it's been a long while since I last posted, I have a good explanation for that haha. I'm not the best with technology so having to make two google + accounts confused me and I didn't know how to switch between them, ending up in me not being able to access my blog until about 3 minutes ago when I finally figured it out. Hm, not the best blogger am I. 

Now that's out of the way, I'd like to have a little catch-up. SO. MANY. THINGS. Have happened. I had my school formal/prom (blog post coming soon), I have been struggling with University Applications and just school in general. Taylor Swift did a lot of things like releasing two songs from her new album early which killed me for a bit. So yeah, I've basically had a busy month ;)

Sorry I was gone so long, regular posts from now on. 

xo, Lauren

Mini Haul #2

I picked up a few things over the summer, mostly for my holiday and I obviously had to write a blog post about them!


Topshop Bralet - £7

I'd been eyeing this Bralet for about 4 months but could never bring myself to spend £18 on it. Then when I was in Topshop a few weeks ago, I'd seen it had went down to £7 and decided that as it would be so versatile, it would be a crime not to buy it! 


Primark Nautical Bikini - £4

Bikini #1. I haven't bought a bikini for about two years and, as things have grown I was in desperate need of new ones. I absolutely fell in love with this bikini once I saw it and it was the last one in my size, match made in heaven? I like Primark bikinis as they do last for a few years and they aren't too expensive to replace which makes them great for beach & pool wear. 



What ultimately sold me on this bikini was the little anchor details on the ends of the straps, I mean how stinking cute are they?!

Black Miss Selfridge Bikini - £12

Bikini #2. This bikini is so well made and beautiful on that I just could not leave it behind. It's not just your average black bikini as it has little gold beads on the top and the hips which make it stand out a little more, but also keep it subtle nonetheless (which I absolutely love). 

Pink & White Topshop Bikini - £18

Bikini #3, and my favorite. I feel like this is just me in bikini form. I love how it's so girly with the pink color and the little frills on the top & bottoms, but also how it has a subtle checked pattern which makes it that bit more flattering. 

3 for £10 + £4

I also bought myself four books to take on holiday with me: Paper Towns, An Abundance Of Katherines - John Green, The Longest Ride - Nicholas Sparks, Will Grayson, Will Grayson - John Green & David Leuithan. On holiday I can read a book in two or three days so, as I was going for fourteen days, I decided to pick up 4 books that I have been wanting to read for ages as I knew I'd get through them all. Also, it was 3 for a tenner or £4 each so how could I leave them behind?!


Have you bought anything recently? For a holiday or just a splurge?

xo, Lauren. 

What I Brought On Holiday: Skincare

So, originally this series was meant to be 'What I'm Bringing On Holiday', however, things got in the way and I ended up not being able to get all of these posts up before I left for holiday. Alas, now it's called 'What I Brought On Holiday'. Just to clear up any confusion!

Body

Gillette Venus Razor & Shave Gel // Soap & Glory Foam Call Body Wash //  Champneys Body Butter & Exfoliator 

As I was in and out of the pool on holiday and walking around with bare legs, all of these things were essential and complete lifesavers. Having to shave my legs most days definitely took it's toll on my skin and left it feeling drier than usual. However, using this shaving gel along with the body butter made my legs feel so much softer and moisturized! 

Face

Simple Kind To Skin: Facial Wash Gel // Cleansing Lotion // Toner // Eye Make-Up Remover

I know there's a lot of mixed opinions about the Simple skincare range but I'm actually a huge fan of it. I'm the kind of person who, upon finding something that works for my skin, I stick to it. I also like to use things that are made to go hand-in-hand, hence having the whole Simple range. Even in the scorching hot weather this stuff kept my skin feeling soft, moisturized and refreshed. Also, even though I was using sunscreen every single day on my face, I had one break-out and I genuinely believe it was this collection that kept them at bay. 





xo, Lauren. 

Storing My Everyday Make-Up

As my desk is quite big, I don't have the space in my room for a separate dressing table. However, I don't mind because as you can see my mirror is small anyway so I don't need that much space for it and it fits nicely on my desk.


Now onto the fun part, the pretty little cup. My boyfriend bought me this cup for Valentine's day, and I used it to death and then the handle started to crack, so I washed it out and alas it became a handy little storage cup for my everyday make-up items.

 What I store:

Disposable Mascara Wands // Real Techniques Eye Brushes // Elizabeth Arden Eye Brushes // Elizabeth Arden Powder Brush // Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer // Elizabeth Arden & Estée Lauder Lip-liners //Benefit They're Real Mascara // Body Shop, Avon & No. 7 Eye-liners // No. 7 Lip-liner // Maybelline Baby Lips // Kate Moss Lipstick in 22 // MAC Flat Out Fabulous // Maybelline Lipstick in 902

If you have found a new way to use house-hold items, please let me know in the comments! 

xo, Lauren.

What I'm Bringing On Holiday: Make-Up

Face

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder // Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer // Rimmel Stay Matte BB Cream // Estée Lauder Deluxe Pure Color Eyeshadow Palette 

Eyes

Urban Decay Primer Potion // Naked Palette // Naked 3 Palette // Benefit They're Real Mascara // Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Gel Eyeliner

Lips

Maybelline Baby Lips - Pink Punch // MAC Retro Matte - Flat Out Fabulous // Maybelline Color Sensational - Fuchsia Flash


xo, Lauren.

Back To School Supplies

Well, it's August which means back to school is just around the corner. Personally, I enjoy school (to an extent). I don't ultimately dread going back to school, although I do dread the 6AM alarm as opposed to the 10-11AM roll out of bed.

My favorite part of going back to school is getting all of my stationary (I'm a stationary nerd haha). I love seeing everyone's back to school supplies hauls and I thought it was about time I did my own!


Tipp-Ex Twin Pack // Tesco Pens // Paper-Mate Black Ball-Point Pens // BIC Ball-Point Colored Pens // Staedtler Highlighters 


100 Pack Post-It Notes // Large Clear Ruler // Small Clear Ruler // Tesco Sticky Notes Block of 350 


Mint-Green Lever Arch File // 5 Document Wallets // Oxford Project Book

Are you looking forward to going back to school? Let me know!


xo, Lauren. 

Too quick to love?

I recently picked up the newest issue of company magazine with Ashley Benson on the cover and whilst flicking through it a certain post caught my eye; 'When is too soon to say I love you?'. Written by Jameela Jamil, the article talks about everything we all judge when it comes to relationships and love and I completely agree with everything she said.

We, as humans, are a judging species. It comes naturally to us, not necessarily in a good or bad way. However, we are almost always too quick in the things and the way we judge, especially when it comes to other people's relationships.

'They said I love you after 4 weeks', 'They're engaged at 18, are they mad', 'The age gap is far too big', etc. I admit that when it comes to teenagers getting engaged or a large age gap, I get a little judgmental. However, recently I've learnt that it's NOT for me or anyone else to judge. Love is between the two people that share it, not the world around those people.

I believe that an expression of love is a moment which should not be held back. If a man or woman says 'I love you' to their partner after 2 days or 2 years, is it hurting you? Did it affect you in anyway? Did it change your life like it changed theirs? I didn't think so.

At the end of the day, we love at our own pace and we shouldn't be worried about who loves faster or slower than us. So the next time you see a young woman with a ring the fourth finger of her left hand, or a couple who don't look nearly the same age, think. If you fell in love with somebody after two weeks, or someone who was significantly older or younger than you, would you want people to judge you? Or would you want them to be happy for you?


xo, Lauren. 
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