Statement necklaces are my weakness. I would buy them all the time if I could but I have to restrain myself. They add such a beautiful touch to simple things such as a white or grey t-shirt and jeans etc. I thought that I would show you a few of my favourites...

H&M Gold Chain
I love the simplistic design of this necklace. It is so easy to just throw on and add a bit of an umph to an outfit. It is not online any more but you might find it in store still!?

Topshop Skull Necklace
This necklace adds a bit of grunge to an outfit but in a dainty spring way. The colours in the necklace go with so many things and I find myself gravitating towards it quite a bit. I got this in the sale a little while ago so I don't think it will be available any more?!

Primark Beaded Necklace
I love how this necklace falls and adds a beautiful pop of colour to an outfit. This was an absolute bargain as I got it in the sale in Primark a couple of weeks ago for £1!

Scope Large Hoop Necklace
I got this necklace in Scope the charity shop in they're 'new' jewellery section. It was in the sale and only cost me £2! It is great for adding a bit of drama to an outfit as it is quite big and chunky.



As many of my necklaces are not available any more I thought I would show you my pick from the shops at the moment!

I have not done a favourites post since November *eek*. Don't get me wrong I've had many a favourite, but the idea of writing a long winded favourites post where I just ramble has been putting me off making them. I just don't want to bore you! I have now decided to keep them short n' sweet (let's see how long this lasts!..) both for your sake and mine! So anyway, this month I have been loving...

                                    Tresemme Vitamin E Moisture Rich Shampoo & Conditioner
I'm not one to get too excited over shampoo and conditioner but this has really impressed me. After bleaching the ends of my hair it has become quite dry and this is just what I've been looking for to give it that much needed moisture boost. They are quite lightweight on the hair and just leave it feeling lovely!

                                             Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation in 120 Vanilla
I love this foundation. It is much lighter alternative to a heavy, full coverage foundation and it doesn't mask my skin and make it feel horrid. You can read my review on it here!

                                                                    Sudocrem
So this is a bit of a random one but it turns out to be an amazing discovery. Now most people would probably think of Sudocrem as being something to put on a babies bum, but it actually works really well as a spot treatment. After hearing a couple of people talk about using it this way I thought I would give it a go and  much to my surprise it worked. I put it on anything I want to get rid of and leave it over-night and it dramatically reduces the size and pain of spots. If you read closely on the packet it does actually say it is good for 'acne'. Could this be a new holy grail item?

                                                    Kate Moss for Rimmel Lipstick in '20'
I have re-kindled my love for this poptastic pink number. It adds such a nice pop if colour to an outfit and just makes me feel a little more summery!

                         
                                               Dirty Works Glow Girl Buttery Sea Salt Scrub
I adore this scrub! The smell isn't too sickly sweet, more like a fresh floral scent. It makes me feel so smooth and leaves my skin feeling uber soft. The best point though is it's only about a fiver so costs far less than brands such as Soap&Glory.


                                             

Many of us will have those days when we just can't be bothered to make too much of an effort. When the prospect of thinking of something to wear daunts you and comfort is calling, here is my solution.

I like to wear jeans. In fact, I probably live in about 3 varieties of jeans. Black, grey and blue. They are so simple and easy to style whilst being really flattering and stylish. I paired my trusty denim blue pair with a simple semi-sheer, long sleeved striped top. Stripes are so versatile and easy to wear that I often find myself heading towards them on a very regular basis. I've also added my trusty leather jacket and a nice big chunky knit grey scarf. My main aim was just to be warm as as you can tell from the pictures, the weather was quite frankly- poopy. Note to self: don't go to a beach or pier next time a storm is brewing! I wore my Office boots to protect my little feet from the rain, and added my trusty ZARA bag to pull everything together.

 Jeans- Boden, Top- New Look (similar here), Scarf- Gift, Jacket- New Look, Boots- Office, Bag- Zara, Rings- Topshop & Primark and Nails- Models Own 'Garnet'.


                                                 What do you like to wear on a dress down day?

Just another one of my weekly wishlists! You might notice the black/white/grey theme in this, but they're just my colours at the moment. Classic and simple! What are you lusting over this week?

Many people are talking about this foundation at the moment so I thought I would do a little review of it and share my thoughts with you all. This was quite an impulsive buy as I bought it when it had just come out and hadn't read many reviews on it. I had 10 minutes before work so popped into Superdrug to get my hands on it! I got mine in the shade 120 Vanilla. I think the range of shades is fantastic as they go from the palest to the darkest of skin tones which is not all that common in the drugstore.


I would say the foundation gives a light/medium coverage with a dewy finish. I am big into dewy skin at the moment so that is something I really like about this product. The concept behind Nearly Naked is that it shouldn't feel like you are wearing anything on your skin. I would say it is visible on the skin, but when buffed in really well with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush it does give a nice natural finish. It can feel a little tacky after application but that tends to go when I apply the rest of my make-up.

One thing that does annoy me about this product though is the fact that it doesn't have a pump. I can't even begin to comprehend why you wouldn't add one as they just make the application of foundation so much easier!



This foundation is comfortable to wear, last all day and I think it would be perfect for the summer when you don't want to be faffing with full coverage make-up, but you want a flawless finish to your skin. Overall I would really recommend this foundation as I think it is an all round great product at an affordable price. I got it on offer for £6.99 but it's usually £8.99.

                                   Have you tried this foundation yet? What are your thoughts on it?

I have now fallen head over heels for MAC lipsticks. They are beautifully pigmented, they last all day and they smell delicious. They are such a good investment and I totally recommend them to anyone. The one that has captured my heart the most though is 'Lady Danger'. It is a vibrant orange toned red with a matte finish. It is so vivid and I would say looks slightly different in various lighting. Even though it is matte it is not drying on the lips at all. I prefer it to the Kate Moss for Rimmel Matte Lipsticks as I find that they can sometimes cling to dry patches whereas this just glides on and looks gorgeous. I picked mine up from a CCO store for only £9! After discovering where you can find them at that price I am after so many more now. Next on my list- Chatterbox.

Photo from my Instagram- lovevintagerocks

                         What are your favourite MAC lipsticks? Do you have any good recommendations?

Today I had the urge to put a bit of 70's into my outfit. Not usually my style I thought I would embrace it but in my own way. I love these pilatzo pants as they are a perfect way of adding a bit of 70's glamour without looking too OTT. These type of trousers were really in about 2 summers ago so many people probably own a pair. (Who says you can't wear something that's not currently 'trendy'- I say make the trend!). Because the trousers are quite heavily patterned I added a simple grey top and my trusty leather jacket. Et voila- 70's glamour in an instant.

                                                                   Trousers- Primark
                                                                Jacket- New Look
                                                                 Shoes- New Look
                                                                  Necklace- H&M
                                                         Lipstick-Kate Moss for Rimmel '107'

After sharing my amazing H&M bargains with you all I thought I would show you another gem which I picked up on that oh' so awesome day. This beautiful geometric floral top was an absolute steal and is just so gorgeous.  It has an array of crazily patterned flowers that give the top colourful dimension.  It goes really well with skinny jeans and a leather jacket, but I can also see this being tucked into shorts in the summer months. This bargain doesn't quite beat the jacket but stands firmly up there at £19.99 reduced to £1. Bargain.

                                                                        Top- H&M
                                                         Jeans- Topshop Leigh (Charity Shop)
                                                                         Watch-Ebay
                                                                 Rings- Topshop & Vintage
                                                                 Nails- Models Own 'Garnet'
                                                              Lips- Kate Moss for Rimmel '107'

Monochrome is a trend that always seems to be around in the S/S months. Often though it can be a little tricky to pull off without looking too stark or like you've tried too hard. I've come up with an easy way to wear monochrome that looks stylish and is comfortable!

Adding the monochrome look to an outfit in a subtle way such as wearing a black and white striped top or black trousers with white shoes is an easy way to pull off this trend. I've paired mine with this beautiful two-tone, grey and black Jacket from H&M. It has gorgeous detailing which makes it look very expensive and good quality. I have to admit I don't think I have ever found such a bargain as this jacket in my life. I'm aware that I wrote a post about finding the bargain of my life (linked here), but now I think I've trumped that. I walked into H&M the other day and saw a rail that was labelled '£1'. This jacket that originally cost £29.99 and had been reduced to a mind blowing £1! I picked it up immediately and did a little dance in my head at the fact I had found such a bargain. The striped top was also on that rail too. I worked out that day that I had bought £70 worth of clothing for £4!

You can also take monochrome into the summer by adding a dark coloured pleated midi/maxi skirt. This makes it feel all floaty which is a lovely alternative to jeans!

Okay, so I want to start this post of with an apology. I am so sorry I haven't blogged in over a week, I have just been SUPER busy and just haven't had the time. Also I'm sorry that I haven't posted a proper fashion post in what seems like forever, the weather has been truly pants and taking pictures in poopy lighting and rain just hasn't been my idea of fun and I would rather bring you quality than quantity.

Anyhow, I have seen quite a few of these posts flying around the bloggersphere at the moment and thought I would do my own. Many of my followers probably don't know all that much about me so I hope to give you an insight into this crazy little world of mine.

Me!

1. I live in England and have only been as far as Italy- I dream of travelling to many places in my life but I don't particularly enjoy the actual act of travelling on planes etc.
2. I ADORE France. I love the language, the food, the people, the country. I just love it all and want to be French!
3. My biggest inspiration in life is my Mum, I love her to pieces and she is one of my best friends.
4. My first job was as a baby-sitter and then on top if that I became a waitress.
5. I am the world biggest worrier. I worry about anything and everything and that would be one thing I would like to change about myself.
6. I would say I'm a glass half full kinda-gal, but I would say I can be a bit negative sometimes so I like to try and think positive. I wrote a blog post on being happy here.
7. I love Salad Cream and will literally eat it with everything. I particularly like it with boiled potatoes- yum!
8. I was born on the same day and same year as my cousin- (I'm 8hrs older must I add!)
9. I have always loved fashion and was lucky enough to go to my first ever London Fashion Weekend at the tender age of 12! I didn't particularly understand everything that was going on but I absolutely loved it and have done ever since.
10. Family is very important to me and I always like to see them regularly otherwise I tend to feel a little distanced from them which is something I don't like.
11. I only have my ear lobes pierced as I am too afraid to get any more piercings done!
12. I have a fear of spending money. I know this might sound strange for a beauty and fashion fanatic, but when I spend large amounts of money I feel panicky and uncomfortable so I tend to buy things in short burst so it doesn't feel as bad! ( I know- I don't even understand the logic of that!)
13. I'm quite superstitious- see what I've done with number 13 there eh?
14. I LOVED the Spice Girls when I was younger- they were my idols. My favourite was Sporty Spice!
15. I also adored S Club 7 and Girls Aloud- I still pretty much know every word to all their songs.
16. I have always had long brown hair- the only time I have ever been adventurous was when I was four a decided to get a rather 90's looking blunt fringe and in the summer when I dip-dyed it!
17. I am an avid list maker and carry a notebook around with me in my handbag for on-the go jottings down. I feel like I'm a bit more organised when I have a list!
18. My style changes but at the moment I would say it is very simple and classic with lot's of black, grey white and leather jackets- anyone noticed!
19. My favourite place to visit in the UK are Cornwall and Brighton- for me they are filled with happy memories that I will cherish forever.
20. I love decorating my home/room etc. as I like to add my personal touch to wherever I am in life.


I hope you enjoyed those pretty pointless facts about my life and I tag any of you reading to do this!

Recently, I have discovered a few amazing pieces of skincare, which when used together have really improved my skin. I am now happy with my skincare routine and actually enjoy doing it rather than just seeing it as a chore. I think it is really important to keep healthy skin as if you don't start with a good base, you're not going to end up with a good result however much make-up you use.

                                               Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
I have now discovered cleansing balms and oh boy' do I love them now. There aren't really many 'drugstore' cleansing balms out there so I had never really tried one before, but when I discovered that I had a travel sized Clinique Take The Day Off Balm in my collection and hadn't even bothered to use it, I thought now was the time to start. I absolutely love the way this feels as it turns from a balm into oily loveliness  It takes my base make-up ff really well, but I prefer not to use it for eye make-up as I find because it's an oil it leaves a slight momentary haze over my eyes which I don't enjoy. Overall though I absolutely love it!

                                                          Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish
Everybody and their Nan's cat owns this cleaner. It is a massively hyped up product in the bloggersphere and I can see why. It really deep cleans and makes your skin feel beautifully soft and pure. I use this after the Clinique Balm as a sort of 'second cleanse'. I prefer to take my make-up off before I use this just to give my skin a thorough cleaning, but it is perfectly good at breaking down make-up if you want to use it for that though. I have to say, my skin is thanking me for using it!

                                                           Clinique Clarifying Lotion 1
Before trying this I had never really been a fan on Clinique toners. I always found them too harsh. This however, is the most gentle of them all and works really well without feeling like it's stripping my skin of it's natural oils. I would like to try some other toners, but seeing as I have around 400ml of this stuff to use up, I don't think I'll be buying a new toner in a while!

                                                 Boots Botanics All Bright Hydrating Day Cream
                             I LOVE this moisturiser so much that I have written a review on it here!

                                                  Clinique Anti-Gravity Firming Lift Eye Cream
I really like this eye cream not for it's 'anti-gravity' purposes, but more for it's thickness and the nourishment it gives. I always feel like I'm pampering myself when I use it, and that can't be a bad thing from an eye-cream!



                                                                Ahava Mud Masque
I love this mask as it is so purifying and feels like it is going deep into the skin and taking out all the impurities. It is not very nourishing though so I only use it on my T-Zone for a more concentrated treatment. They have since changed the packaging since I bought it, so I'm not sure if any of the ingredients have changed either.



                                                         What are your winter skincare miracles?