OOTD - Dress of the jungle

Heels- H&M// Dress-H&M 

I adore this dress and have wanted it since it was full price at £19.99, I just never got round to

buying it but I am so happy about that now as I managed to get it on sale for just £10 :). I love the

pattern and that there's so much going on in the print making it extremely eye catching, from my experience I can guarantee people will be instantly drawn to it and many compliments received. A great thing about the dress is that due to it's complexity it can be easily just thrown on with any neutral heels and it would seem like a lot of effort was made to put the outfit together 

I've previously talked about the H&M conscious collection which uses more sustainable materials such as organic cotton and recycled polyester making it very eco-friendly. Most items in the range (mainly in store) feature tropical, leafy and mirrored patterns which are extremely on trend, these styles are seen everywhere at the moment and especially stores such as Zara and Mango. 

Mango

    

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Zara 

                                                         

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Shine bright like a diamond ...

Although this dress is literally about 3 years old from Topshop, I wore it a few days ago for the first time on a night out and have absolutely fallen in love with it. This is definitely mainly to do with the bright, vibrant colour and has made me eager to purchase some more bright evening dresses. 

When I first bought the dress I was very skeptical as I thought the colour was too over the top for a night out (I would usually stick to dark or light neutrals), however I'm glad I gave it another chance. Bright colours compliment all skin tones and as long as the style of the dress is nice and flattering, can be very classy. 

Here are a few other dresses I've been coveting since I discovered my love for the brights :- 

ASOS Bodycon Dress with Cut Out Sides and Bar Detail Yellow and Red 

Bershka fantasy fabric dress and crochet dress

Diane Von Furstenberg Asti silk-chiffon and ponte mini dress

 and 

Celeb Boutique Sunset orange bandage bodycon dress

Aqua broadway dress with belt and open back 

and 

Three Floor shades of blue dress

Review - Bee Venom Manuka Doctor api clear (Cleanser & Moisturiser)

Manuka Doctor api clear Foaming cleanser 

A foaming face wash, containing Purified Bee Venom & UMF 18+ Manuka. The cleanser aims to reduce the appearance of  blemishes and scars , leaving skin clearer and more radiant.

Manuka Doctor api clear Facial moisturising lotion 

Moisturiser containing Purified Bee Venom & UMF 18+ Manuka. Aims to eliminate the causes of blemishes, maintain the skins moisture level and the balance of natural oils. 

Moisturiser and Cleanser - £16.99 each

(There are many offers at Holland and Barrett so they often work out cheaper) 

Superdrug, Manuka doctor (can check other stockists on the site) ,Holland and Barrett.

Both products work amazingly and I would 100% recommend them. I have acne prone skin and nothing has ever worked very well to improve it (and trust me I've tried everything !!) but this product works wonders. I originally saw it on Millie Mackintosh's blog and she gave it a very good review, however she is the brand ambassador so it's expected. I have read that Kate Middleton, Victoria Beckham and Kylie Minogue use bee venom and love it (not the same brand), so I thought I would give it a try not expecting much as it's on the cheaper end of the scale for bee venom, and you cant always believe what you read. 

When you first start using these products there is a bit of a tingling sensation, but it isn't uncomfortable at all and I like the fact you can feel that it's doing something. After around 3 days of using these, I noticed a difference in my skin it was smoother, clearer and looked more vibrant. The packaging tells you to use the products morning and night however I use the facial cleaner once a day in the night, because my skin is quite sensitive and I don't want to be too harsh with it. I use the moistouriser before applying my makeup and sometimes mixed in with it too. 

*The moisturiser lasts for ages, I've had the same one for almost a year.

Although the moisturiser lasts for ages, the face wash finishes pretty quickly after about 3 months, bearing in mind i'm only using it once a day, and although it is on the cheaper side of the bee venom market it is still a fairly expensive face wash in general. I'd advise people who want to get this product to always try and buy it during the penny sale at Holland and Barrett so you can buy one and get another for a penny. 

Do not use these products if you have an allergy to bee stings, they recommend that you do a patch test on your skin prior to using it to ensure that you do not have any allergic reactions. 

June Want List

“I love new clothes. If everyone could just wear new clothes everyday,

 I reckon depression wouldn't

 exist anymore.” 

― Sophie Kinsella, Confessions of a Shopaholic

1. Michael Kors Selma Large Saffiano Satchel 

I adore this bag, It is very similar to both the Zara City bag and Celine bags in style and shape.  I feel that although Monochrome is a big trend at the moment 
and trends quickly change, it is something that will never got out of fashion due to its basic nature, people have always and will always wear neutrals. I'm usually not too fond of silver hardware on shoes or handbags but I think the silver complements the black and white. 

Obviously being Michael Kors the bag is quite pricey at £315 but compared to other designer bags that's very reasonable and for the

quality it is definitely worth it. 

2. Culotte/skorts  

I First saw culottes/Skorts in a cobalt blue in Zara however they quickly sold out

before I had chance to buy them, many bloggers have the alternative from

  sheinside however it only came in white and I really wanted a bright colour to bring more attention to the unusual piece. I then discovered some on ebay from sellers with a lot of stock, the bright orange/red ones are most expensive at £40 as I believe they are the actual Zara culottes but if you don't mind 

about the label you can pick up a Skort in blue, white, light pink and black from this seller (link) for just £3.99 which isn't bad at all. 

3. Kat&Bee Zerlina 14ct Gold Skull & Rose Ring 

I have always loved Kat&Bee wire rings but have always admired them from 

afar as they are quite expensive. However I think it's now about time to get one, all of their designs are so intricate and detailed, a statement ring which is sure to bring about a lot of compliments.

There are a few different styles currently on sale on asos, nearly all of their pieces include 

skulls which adds to the edgyness, I personally like the gold rings which have flower details like the Zerlina as it adds a bit of a girly element. 

4. Sweet lace denim shorts

These shorts are very similar to the Bambi and Manson denim shorts designed by Made in Chelsea star

Millie Mackintosh and although they don't come gift wrapped with a signed print of Millie

they are a fraction of the price and still gorgeous. Lace and printed denim shorts are very on trend 

at the moment particularly at festivals, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley sported a pair of swarovski encrusted Christopher Kane denim shorts last year at

 Coachella and this year they seem to be at the height of their popularity.

5. White short sleeve plant monkey print T-shirt 

I really like the print on this t-shirt It is quite busy making it instantly eye catching. Printed floral/leafy patterns along with mirror imagery on  clothing is very popular right now, one highstreet shop with a lot of pieces similar to this style at the moment is H&M in their Conscious collection.

6. Christian Louboutin Pigalle Spiked leather pumps 

I think every month Louboutins are on the Want list in my head as they are such

beautifully crafted shoes. I hope every day that the Louboutin fairy will come and drop

some off, but as I doubt that will happen anytime soon I think i'll be adding these bad boys to

my collection next. I love how they have a bit of edge due to the spikes but they aren't too outlandish 

so they can be worn with practically anything. I'm not usually fond of heels with a pointed toe (mainly because I have quite big feet) but I think the style goes well with these shoes.

Just writing about these makes be realise how much a NEED them in my life asap 

(Need, might be a slight exaggeration,however I guess everybody needs shoes... brilliant justification :p). 

7. Amber and silver curved bar detail bangle 

I think i'm turning around on the silver jewellery front, 

my go to's have always been gold, rose gold or

bronze, but this month I've loved all things silver, with this pretty statement bangle being one of them.  I discovered it on the website Henryka.co.uk, they specialise in baltic amber and silver jewellery. I personally love amber as I find the way it is formed and how old it can be fascinating, baltic amber dates back 40-60 million years ago, 

can you imagine wearing something that old? ... it's incomprehensible 

but also pretty awesome !!

So there you have it my June Want list, there's only 9 days left

 in the month and I have none of these items yet,

 I think I better get a move on !! 

Parklife 2013

Some pictures from Parklife Festival (sorry about the picture quality but I didn't want to take my canon and break it :p) -

     

Parklife is a non camping music festival that takes place on a weekend in Manchester Heaton Park yearly. I will definitely be returning next year as it was an amazing experience. The festival is very large and has around 8 different tents each with varied music ranging from drum & bass and house to Tech, Hip-hop and mainstream music. 

Some of the acts that I saw were - Disclosure, Rudimental, Iggy Azalea, Rita Ora, Benga, Julio Bashmore and Jurassic 5.  I would completely recommend going next time it's on, festivals in general are always a nice escape from regular life, a time to relax and enjoy yourself. 

Bring on Parklife 2014 !!