An Ode to the Philips Lumea + A Giveaway!

Hello lovelies!

It had never occurred to me to do a post on this wonderful thing - even though as soon as summer arrives its all I rave about and all my friends borrow it. 

I don't even know where to begin except by saying beauty-wise, it has been one of my best purchases.

I bought this around 4 years ago, and it cost a whopping £400 (they are less to buy now). I was still a student at the time so my mum and I both paid half each, although, with her being blonde she only had to use it a few times and is now practically hair free.

Philips Lumea IPL Hair Removal System

How does it work?

You shave, zap and repeat every so often.
Ok, so the instructions are a little more lengthy than that to be honest, because there are safety precautions and it doesn't suit a couple of skin tones - but that is how I use it and it works great for me. I did read them all to check before I bought it though, just in case it wasn't suitable for me.

Zap Zap! - (Pain free!)

Unsuitable and most effective skin tones

My verdict?

I've never had course hair but mines is quite dark. I only use it during the summer so I guess if I used it more it would permanently remove hair however I don't think I could ever go a summer without it. Not only does it pro-long the length of time the hair grows back in, but it also comes back much lighter and much thinner each year. So much so if I use it before I go a four week holiday I have no need to pack any razors or anything of the like, and can still go a good while without them when I get home.

My absolute favourite part of this gadget is that it is totally pain free. There are different levels you can set the laser to (1-4) depending on how sensitive the area, so for bikini line I would have it 2/3 and anywhere else I just keep at 4. Mines is not suitable for facial hair but the ones you can buy now are. 

It was expensive but I'm always of the mind that you can't put a price on feeling happy and comfortable when it comes to this. Although I've never had any issues I can imagine it would bring a lot of girls down if they had thick/dark facial hair etc. Also, when you calculate up the price of all the creams and razors you would save over time its definitely worth it - or even comparing it to prices for IPL in a salon!

As a side note... I have 120 followers which is AMAZING as I only really started blogging a month ago. I didn't particularly start writing for followers - just because I enjoy it. Anyways I'm doing a little giveaway to celebrate because I'm so pleased. I'm giving away some girly 'feel good' treats and an Essie nail polish of your choice (they have some gorgeous new colours out!). Enter below via raffle copter. I'm really enjoying being a part of the blogging community - can't believe how nice everyone is!

Thanks for reading!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

OOTN #1 Floral Playsuit

   

Hello - I hope you are all having a nice weekend!

I went out for unplanned drinks on Friday night and had to quickly pull together a very rushed outfit. I thought I'd share it with you all as I love the floral print on this playsuit.

I picked it up in Topshop last week on a 'Last Chance to Buy' rail and I didn't even try it on so luckily it was an alright fit! 

The shoes are also from Topshop and they have about a 4 inch heel and small platform - they are actually the most comfortable heels I own! 

I used my trusty New Look envelope clutch which is about 2 years old but is one of those bags I seem to always use on a night out.

I wanted my nails fairly plain so I wore a nude and painted some silver glitter on top.

As you can see I didn't have time to do my hair properly so I straightened it and popped it over to one side (it really needs cut but I'm one of those people who HATES getting a haircut haha).

Floral Playsuit - Topshop
Envelope Clutch - New Look
Zip Front Peeptoe boots - Topshop

                                           

                         

Watch - Michael Kors
Leather Bracelet - ASOS
Midi Ring - River Island
Nails - Essie 'Ballet Slippers' and Model's Own 'Snowflake'

    

Sorry the photos aren't great quality - I'm still trying to find the best spot in my flat for natural light!

What are you all up to this weekend? It's been so sunny in the UK at the moment and makes such a nice difference when you have plans! 

Thanks for reading, look out for my next post... doing a little giveaway!

Unboxing my New Mulberry

Mulberry Bayswater in Deer Brown Soft Grain Leather

Nice little touch with the packaging!

Hello lovelies!

This week I did something insanely naughty and purchased my first Mulberry handbag! I've had my eye on a Bayswater for a good few months now saw it in Mulberry in Glasgow a few times - and when they emailed me their sale last Monday I had pretty much decided that it was fate.

I don't know about anyone else, but I do this weird thing where I put something in my basket online and then I remove it, then I put it back in, then I almost checkout, then I remove and do it all over again... And this will go on for a couple of days depending on how expensive the thing is! So with this Bayswater it went on for like a week!  

I was torn between the Deer Brown and the Oatmeal (a light creamy colour). I was worried the cream wouldn't be as durable so when it sold out my mind was made up for me! The service I received was fantastic. They called me to confirm my order and when it would be dispatched - I thought delivery was a bit steep at 8 pounds, especially when you pay so much in the first place! Anyway it's obviously because of the value - I ordered it on the Saturday and it arrived on the following Monday morning via DPD. The courier and Mulberry both text and emailed me a rough time when it would arrive. I quite like this as it means you don't have to stay home all day! 

The bag is so stunning, fits snuggly in the crook of my arm and is really beautiful soft grain leather. It has gold hardware and has straps inside to extend it for more room but it is already quite wide so will probably fit all my bits and bobs in without this. The packaging was fantastic too - I've filmed an unboxing video so I will add the link to this below when I've uploaded!

I'm planning on doing a review of this bag after a few months to see how it wears as I'll probably use it everyday. 

Thanks for reading - hope you like my new bag, I'm in love!

Mac Collection

Hello!

Second post - I am bang smack in the middle of exams at the moment and am feeling very stressed. Being the serial procrastinator I am I felt the need to reorganise my make up collection this week, I have Muji acrylic storage and think they are fantastic but I like to shuffle them every so often depending on what I am using.

Anyway.. prepare for photo overload! Here are my beloved Mac lippys which I have acquired over the past year or so. I received my first one from my friend a year past in September and ever since then became addicted. I mostly pick them up at airports. Although I have been on the hunt for Sushi Kiss for while now and apparently its only 'high street' - what does this mean?!

As below, R-L:  Creme Cup - Hue - Shy Girl - Coral Bliss

So firstly my nudes... I have 3 Cremesheens and 1 Glaze. I prefer the cremesheens for a more natural look but if my lips are particularly dry I use the glaze - can you see my favourite?!

I was a little annoyed when I bought Hue actually as I picked it up in Dubai airport and it must've either been there a while or had melted slightly, after using it a couple of times it had went a little bobbly?! If that makes sense? Very dry and not applying nice at all! So this is actually my second Hue as I ended up binning the Dubai one.

So Chaud - Cockney - Ruby Woo

Relentlessly Red - Speak Louder - Girl About Town - Odyssey

And then my brights... My absolute favourite Mac lipsticks at the moment are the Matt ones. Ruby Woo and Relentlessly Red are SO perfect for those occasions where you want to feel a bit glam and the Matt formula is perfect if out for dinner or drinks etc as you barely ever need to reapply, and it never smudges. 

I haven't really went into much detail/reviews on these... I just thought I'd share my collection as I love having a nosy at other peoples'! If anyone would be interested in swatches let me know! Also, if anyone has any lippy posts/reviews pop your link down below as I am always on the lookout for more shades to add to my collection.