Bex x
Monday 15 June 2015
Photos from a Walk
A few days ago I went on a walk with my Gran's dog, Cassie, to Bluebell Woods. While I was there I took a some photos so I thought I'd share a few of them.
Ted Baker up to 50% Off Sale!
Hi! A few days ago I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed, which isn't the most exciting in the middle of the day during the week, when I came across the advertisement of the Ted Baker sale.
I have to admit I am 100% obsessed with Ted Baker, who is easily one of my most favourite designers, even more so now that I'm getting closer to university which means getting closer to a Ted Baker student discount, YAY!
After having a good scroll through the sale section, putting all the items I like into my 'bag' then realising I have very little money to actually purchase them, I decided it was time to empty the bag and filter the sale items starting at the lowest price first. We all end up doing this when we know we are skint only to continue to look past the £20 price limit we have set ourselves. But this time I was strong, stopped at £20.. By adding an item which cost £19 (it's under £20, so it still counts.. right??)
I bought this bright pink (or orange? the site says orange..) makeup bag with a bronze bow to replace my old tatty Primark one. At £19, I couldn't resist. I don't know if it's because I'm in love with Ted Baker or because I knew the original price was £27 (wtf?) so I saw this as a bargain. Also free delivery is always a treat too!
So whether skint or not so skint, I would definitely say the sale is worth taking a look at!
Bex x
I have to admit I am 100% obsessed with Ted Baker, who is easily one of my most favourite designers, even more so now that I'm getting closer to university which means getting closer to a Ted Baker student discount, YAY!
After having a good scroll through the sale section, putting all the items I like into my 'bag' then realising I have very little money to actually purchase them, I decided it was time to empty the bag and filter the sale items starting at the lowest price first. We all end up doing this when we know we are skint only to continue to look past the £20 price limit we have set ourselves. But this time I was strong, stopped at £20.. By adding an item which cost £19 (it's under £20, so it still counts.. right??)
So whether skint or not so skint, I would definitely say the sale is worth taking a look at!
Bex x
Friday 5 June 2015
Free Malin+Goetz Samples w/ ELLE Magazine
I'm subscribed to ELLE magazine and most months there is a sample of some kind of beauty product, skincare or a one-off discount card for some overpriced shop (but I will shop there regardless, just because I get 20% off or something around that). In this months magazine I received three Malin+Goetz samples which are worth £10.
The magazine had some Malin+Goetz samples last year which were very popular, so I guess they are back this year from popular demand.
For those who don't know Malin+Goetz, they are a US brand which prides themselves on creating skincare which can be used on even the most sensitive of skin using natural ingredients. Being someone who has very sensitive skin and is limited to a number of products, I love these samples. They've even branched out into haircare and candles, which after trying these samples, I'm quite interested in giving a go.
Grapefruit Face Cleanser
I applied the face cleanser last night and this morning. Just from those two uses I've noticed my skin feels quite soft, softer than what my regular Neutrogena cleanser leaves my skin. It sinks into the skin cleanses the skin effortlessly and smells lovely. The best thing? It doesn't cause my skin to flare up in an uncontrollable rash! It's so lightweight and perfect for everyday use.
Vitamin E Moisturiser
Again, applied this last night and this morning. The results? Baby smooth skin. The smell wasn't clinical like I've experienced with vitamin E products in the past so that was an added bonus. The cream is lightweight, smooth and sinks nicely into my skin. It's also oil-free, which in my books is always a good thing. And again, no rash.
Lip Moisturiser
This product took me by surprise. I expected something that I could roll over my lips and, like other lip products, would leave them soft for a moment then back to their regular chapped appearance. When I took off the lid I quickly realised I had to dab some of the thick clear product on my finger and apply it to my lips that way. It felt as though it would be a thick and sticky residue which would sit on my lips but it wasn't! It softened my lips instantly and was nowhere near as sticky as I had expected. It's appearance reminded me of a clear gloss and left my lips soft for hours before they became dry again.
I fell in love with all these products, they are perfect for my sensitive skin and seem to be a must have essential. And that is exactly the problem. I hunted around for the full sized version of these products and lets just say the price tag on them isn't the under £20 each that I was hoping for. Malin+Goetz's online shop is priced in dollars (as it is a US website) and although it does provide international delivery to the UK, I prefer using sites either UK based or with UK pricing and no customs fees, so I turned to net-a-porter.com which had the cleanser and the moisturiser. The cleanser comes to £27 for a 236ml bottle and the moisturiser to a whopping £37 for a 118ml bottle.
Even though I love these products, I doubt I'll be paying them prices for bottles of those sizes. Hopefully ELLE will send out another three Malin+Goetz samples sometime next year..
Bex x
The magazine had some Malin+Goetz samples last year which were very popular, so I guess they are back this year from popular demand.
For those who don't know Malin+Goetz, they are a US brand which prides themselves on creating skincare which can be used on even the most sensitive of skin using natural ingredients. Being someone who has very sensitive skin and is limited to a number of products, I love these samples. They've even branched out into haircare and candles, which after trying these samples, I'm quite interested in giving a go.
Grapefruit Face Cleanser
I applied the face cleanser last night and this morning. Just from those two uses I've noticed my skin feels quite soft, softer than what my regular Neutrogena cleanser leaves my skin. It sinks into the skin cleanses the skin effortlessly and smells lovely. The best thing? It doesn't cause my skin to flare up in an uncontrollable rash! It's so lightweight and perfect for everyday use.
Vitamin E Moisturiser
Again, applied this last night and this morning. The results? Baby smooth skin. The smell wasn't clinical like I've experienced with vitamin E products in the past so that was an added bonus. The cream is lightweight, smooth and sinks nicely into my skin. It's also oil-free, which in my books is always a good thing. And again, no rash.
Lip Moisturiser
This product took me by surprise. I expected something that I could roll over my lips and, like other lip products, would leave them soft for a moment then back to their regular chapped appearance. When I took off the lid I quickly realised I had to dab some of the thick clear product on my finger and apply it to my lips that way. It felt as though it would be a thick and sticky residue which would sit on my lips but it wasn't! It softened my lips instantly and was nowhere near as sticky as I had expected. It's appearance reminded me of a clear gloss and left my lips soft for hours before they became dry again.
I fell in love with all these products, they are perfect for my sensitive skin and seem to be a must have essential. And that is exactly the problem. I hunted around for the full sized version of these products and lets just say the price tag on them isn't the under £20 each that I was hoping for. Malin+Goetz's online shop is priced in dollars (as it is a US website) and although it does provide international delivery to the UK, I prefer using sites either UK based or with UK pricing and no customs fees, so I turned to net-a-porter.com which had the cleanser and the moisturiser. The cleanser comes to £27 for a 236ml bottle and the moisturiser to a whopping £37 for a 118ml bottle.
Even though I love these products, I doubt I'll be paying them prices for bottles of those sizes. Hopefully ELLE will send out another three Malin+Goetz samples sometime next year..
Bex x
Thursday 4 June 2015
Lingerie Illustrations
This September I will be attending Northumbria University to study Fashion Design & Marketing (hopefully) and I have realised how long it has been since I have designed anything at all, so my illustration skills are average at best.
I've decided to try and get back into designing, starting with lingerie. I love lingerie and adore the Rosie for Autograph collection for Marks and Spencers. I LOVE designing lingerie as it can be so personal, feminine, sexy etc. and I love the materials that can be used: silk, chiffon, lace, cotton.. I'm just a little obsessed.
Anyway, using the figure templates from Tamar Daniel's Fashion Sketchpad (which I would recommend to anyone who struggles with drawing figures, available at Waterstones) I started to design a few pieces of lingerie, just to get used to drawing the garments again before going back to (poorly) attempting to draw figures again.
Here are the results:
First Set:
The designs feature a variety of patterns: spots, stripes and an arched pattern. All these patterns are on a sheer material and contrast against the opaque fabric. I wanted these pieces to be sexy but still give off a romantic aesthetic.
Second Set:
The first two are quite similar and give off a sexy/provocative aesthetic. The high waist knickers feature cut out detailing, as does the bra to show off the figure's body. The body is a snug fit, made to highlight the figure's curves. These pieces are more raunchy in comparison to the last two. The last two are more romantic and have a more relaxed fit. Silk would likely be the material for these pieces. There is also lace detailing on both pieces along the hemline and neckline to provide a vintage and romantic aesthetic.
Think I'm going to have to carry on doing little sets like this until I get used to illustrating again.
Bex x
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