Brazen like a bee.

The weather may be beautiful in the uk at the moment but to a Scottish girl like me the lasting sunshine came as a bit of a surprise. It also may have caused me to be on the verge of a mental breakdown this morning as I struggled to find something to wear that wasn't black and was weather appropriate, but that is another matter..

After class I had errands to run and while I was at it had a look in some of the shops in town, I purchased a pretty sundress from hm and tried on some grey acid wash jeans that were yet again unflattering on my bod. So the quest for jeans continues!

On my way home though whilst wallowing in my jeanless pity I stopped at lush because they were apparently giving arm scrubs to customers. While I didn't get a scrub the lovely girl there gave me a really generous sample pot of their 'brazen honey' face mask. I have heard lots of good things about this mask and it is said to brighten skin , but as my skin is really sensitive to certain things I thought it would be best to try before I buy. I will let you all know how I get on and if my skin goes haywire in anyway.

Hope you are all enjoying the glorious weather, keep well.
Kerry xo

Mini haul and update..

Sorry I have been slightly MIA for the past week, I have been busy finishing off exams and coursework for classes..poo. But luckily I have a holiday coming up and 3weeks off work! So I have no excuses for slacking on the blog front now! I also thought I would share with you that I'm really excited at the moment as my boyfriend is  flying in from Germany on Tuesday. He is German and lives over there so sometimes I don't get to see him as much as I wish, however whatever time we do get together we make the most of.

Anyway getting on to what you are really interested in these are some of the things I have purchased through the past week-

Jersey high waisted A-line skirt, Topshop £16-


I picked up this skirt as I didn't have a classic black skirt that I could wear with everything and that was flattering. This one is an absolute bargain, and sits beautifully on draping nicely at the front. I would recommend this to anyone needing a lovely wear anywhere skirt that can be dressed up or down for any occasion.

Slouchy navy blue knit jumper, Topshop £20-


This I also got on my visit to topshop. I had my eye on this ages ago when it was full price, but my boyfriend told me I didn't need anymore jumpers. But when I noticed it had gone on sale I thought it would be the perfect buy for the winter/spring/summer transition period. It is a lovely soft fine knit that would be great for layering under a jacket if its a bit chilly or on its own on a nice spring day when its a little on the warm side for something bulky, but not warm enough for just a tee or vest. It is a very nice shape that falls off the shoulder slightly and has a flattering neckline for those blessed in the chest area. It also come in a white and coral colour if you prefer something brighter! 

Silver small cross earrings, River island £3-
These I got from River island when I popped in to have a little look. I did have other cross earrings but misplaced them somewhere, so got these as a replacement.Great cheap everyday piece of jewellery.

Studio sculpt concealer NC15, MAC £13.50-
I was running low on concealer, so went into the MAC store to get myself a new pot. I am pretty pale and although this isn't an exact match for me it is the closest I have gotten. Studio sculpt is great for covering up any redness and the occasional blemish which I do suffer from, I would say it is a full coverage concealer but is good all year round if used with a setting powder in summer as it can slide in warmer climates.

Creme sheen lipstick in creme cup, MAC £13-


I think this was possibly one of the first mac lipsticks I ever purchased, I have re-purchased this for the third time now. For a while I was 'off ' this lipstick as I was finding it a bit thick and cakey, but then last week I thought I would wear it then realized I was all out. Even though it is no longer one of my favorites I do like to have this in my collection for days when I want a soft pretty nude shade, as this is perfect. 

Cream puff fairy cake 3, collection 2000 £2.99-
Now I have been after the nyx version of these lip creams for ages, but they are really hard to get here in the uk, so when I seen this collection 2000 alternative I had to try it out! These smell delicious like vanilla cake and leave a really nice matt finish that isn't too drying on the lip and at such a cheap price I highly recommend trying them out. 

Heart of gold nail polish, Topshop £6-
This is just a gorgeous gold sparkly nail colour that is great if your are wearing a plain outfit and want to add something extra but subtle, fantastic quality for money.















Like I mentioned in my last post I did order some things from river island online, I ordered their 'lana' high waisted jeans and sadly had to return them. They were a dreadful cut and really unflattering on my figure as the are cut totally straight up and down and I happen to a have a bum, the denim also looked extremely cheap and poorly made so I would not recommend them. I also ordered a little pair of ankle socks with a scottie dog print on them, they are in the wash so I couldn't photograph them for you.

Can any of you guys suggest a good place to get a flattering pair of high waisted jeans?
I promise to keep you updated on my wanderings this time!
Kerry xo

Celebration of thy mother.

As it is mothers day today, I hope you all treated your mummy nicely and for any mothers that may be reading I hope you were celebrated accordingly. I myself got my mum all the twilight DVDs (she wanted them! it has nothing to do with my love of Mr Pattinson) chocolates, a vase and a little teddy bear. I also made her breakfast and dinner so I think that should suffice.

This weekend has been a quiet one and I didn't do anything apart from study and work which is a bit of a bore, however like I mentioned in my last post I did go for a shop on Friday afternoon and to be frank it was really disappointing! I couldnt find a thing that I thought "ohh" about, there was nothing spectacular or really eye catching on offer just the same old stuff really. I did purchase a few staple pieces though and seen a few things I might think about getting in the coming weeks...I ordered a few little things online too so I will wait on them arriving before I show and tell!

Hopefully you guys had a more eventful/ successful weekend than me, what did you get up-to?

Kerry xo

Early morning survival.

I know this does not have much relevance to my blog. But as I am getting into the swing if all this blogging stuff I just thought I would update y'all (that's the lovely readers).
I'm the kind of girl who needs my sleep and if not I become a total grump, that said I don't often get my desired amount of zzz's so this is how I combat my early morning bad moods and manage to function:

I don't eat in the morning unless it's a weekend and I have the chance to wake up a bit later but during the week I cannot survive without a coffee. If I am in town and near a Starbucks my drink of choice is a hazelnut mocha.
My favourite coffee of the moment though happens to be my newly discovered White chocolate mocha! I get these lovelies from a chain of coffee shops in my local area, but if any of you guys can get your hands on one where you are definitely try it out! They are bliss especially if you have a sweet tooth like me!

I am going shopping on Friday so there might be a mini haul coming your way.
Do any of you have something you need to have in the morning to survive?

Kerry xo

Chokers and bristles!

Yesterday was my first exam and fingers crossed I think it went as well as it could have. Because I had no more classes afterward I went into town to grab a coffee. I had to return a skirt to river island that was dreadfully unflattering, and I couldn't see anything worth exchanging it for so I had a look at their jewellery and wow I was pleasantly surprised!
I have never really been that big a fan of river island except for the odd few bits, but they have really pulled it out of the bag with their new jewellery collection. The prices are lower and the pieces far nicer!

When I got home I had another surprise my Harrods glossybox had arrived, which I had totally forgotten about as things have been a bit hectic with exams recently. This box is amazing and really put a smile on my face all of the products are right up my street and really usable. I might do a review on some of them once I have tried them out more.

I know in the picture there is something I didn't mention before but I thought I would leave this best till last! Yes I finally went and got the Real Techniques stippling brush and yes it is amazing! I have been eyeing this up for ages and so far it lives up to its hype, the bristles are really dense and super soft, I have used it with my face and body and it gives a flawless finish. I don't think I have used it enough to give my full opinion but so far its great!

choker necklace- river island £7
Drop peace sign earrings- river island £2
Small gold knot earrings- river island £2

If any of you have exams just now then I wish you the best of luck!
What do you think of the River island jewellery overhaul?

tell me your thoughts and if you would like me to do a post on anything please let me know as I am new to blogging.

Kerry xo

Cocktail bling..

Yesterday I was up and out bright and early for work, and once I was finished popped to the supermarket for some bits and bobs. Now there is nothing too surprising about that, but when I arrived home at two there posted through the letter box was a little package and inside that was my essie nail polish that I had bought at one o'clock that very same morning!

I purchased the nail colour on eBay and never expected it to arrive so quickly. The shade I got was cocktail bling a gorgeous grey/blue shade which is perfect for spring.
I painted my nails really quickly before leaving for dinner last night but only used two coats and the colour payoff is fantastic.

Sorry about the strange photo but that is the only one I got without the colour just looking like a flat grey.

Kerry xo

Impromptu shopping!

So it is my Granddad's sixty fifth birthday dinner tomorrow night, and me being me forgot that I still need to get him a gift, meaning that today after class I had to make a dash into town with my friend Amy. Luckily for me I found a good Granddad gift (cotton pocket tissues) and somehow managed to pick up a few bits for myself..

                 front of dress                                                                                 back of dress

I got this lovely dress from Zara , in my opinion the pictures don't do it much justice. It is a really soft pink colour a classic shape that goes in at the waist then out at the hips, it also has a lovely exposed back detail that adds a bit of interest to the dress and gives its classic structure more edge. I got this in a medium but I think it comes up a little big so I would recommend trying a smaller size than your usual before you buy. It also comes in a beautiful green colour and I was torn between the two, so I might treat myself to that version later..

On my travels I ended up in the MAC store, but as I was well behaved I managed to not go crazy and spend a fortune! It was hard trust me..Anyway I picked up a fresh bottle of face and body as mine was running low. This is probably my favorite mac foundation as it is build-able and gives me a nice fresh glow. Mac have a great shade selection which is why I love their products and it has a shade to suit any skin tone. I wear shade C1 and I am pretty pale just incase you were wondering.











I am having a huge thing for scented candles at the moment, after receiving a few of the the Yankee candle jar versions at Christmas. And on my way home I passed by the Yankee candle stall so stopped to have a sniff. I decided just to get a couple of mini ones first of all to try them out before buying a jar as they burn forever, and that would be awful if it was a stinky scent. The ones I chose were Bahama breeze which smells of sweets and the green one is Vanilla lime, I also got a little holder thing to burn them in at the stall for really cheap £1 or something. The mini candles were really affordable at £1.75 each and burn for an amazing fifteen hours!








Let me know what you think of the layout, did you make any spontaneous purchases this week?
Hopefully I will have another post up before Monday, as that is when my exams start.

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

Kerry xo

Exams and Lunch.

Sorry there hasn't been a post in a few days, but if I'm honest I kind of forgot I had a blog..(oops don't judge I only just started)
But the good news is I remembered! Anyway I haven't gotten upto much the past few days because I have exams coming up so I have been studying my bum off. But yesterday I had a lovely girly lunch with my gorgeous friend Hollie and a good chat about clothes make up and blogs!
As we are both trying to eat healthily and lose a few inches we ordered a sharer platter of humous, a chai latte for me and a juice for Hollie.

Do any of you guys have any good healthy eating and diet tips?
Kerry xo

March- Things I would be very happy to own..

This is my march 'lust' list, it is a collection of things I have wanted for a while and pieces I have recently came across. The sad thing is I probably wont own some of them ever as my pennies are normally spent before I even get them. But a girl should always have the right to dream!

You cant go wrong with some fresh new summer denim and the jacket is a great alternative to the traditional denim jacket that pops up in warmer weather. As for the shorts everyone should have some dip dye!

This gorgeous emerald dress is something I have been looking out for for ages. It would be great just now with some leather and ankle boots and when the warmer weather comes along I could cross my fingers and hope for a glamorous occasion.

all of the above are from topshop.

Everyone seems to be loving disco pants at the moment and I am no exception. I however cannot justify paying the price for them. Maybe they will lower the price or more realistically I will find a good dupe.

Disco pants american apparel.

I have never really been much of a watch person, but recently I have become quite fond of watches I don't know if that maybe happens when you get a bit older.. In my opinion this is an investment piece and something I would have forever, so I wouldn't mind paying out that little bit extra for it.

Micheal Kors watch.

This is just gorgeous I would cut off a couple of fingers for this clutch! I love the whole oversized clutch trend and this mulberry one is just the best of the bunch! It would look fantastic with pretty much any outfit and is just beautiful, I could go on about this all day so I will stop now..

Mulberry, oversized postmans lock leather clutch.

I will most likely not have any of these items for a while which is poo, not unless I win the lottery or happen to convince someone me having them is a matter of urgency, Anyway it is probably wise for me to keep my purse zipped up! 

 Kerry xo

First post! - February Glossybox!

So this was my first ever Glossybox after deciding to try them out after hearing and reading about them on youtube and blogs. I was so excited about its arrival that I practically ripped the lid off to have a look.

here is what I got-

The gorgeous packaging!

Amazing presentation of the box.

                   
















                                   

Awapuhi by Paul Mitchell , wild ginger treatment oil- 

The description of this product was "Absorbs easily imparting a soft, silky texture and rich shine effect" and to be honest the smell and texture of the product was lovely. It smells of ginger as the name suggests and has a nice, not to watery texture similar to that of Morrocan oil. But once I used it on my hair I found made my hair feel quite heavy and look really greasy and unwashed. I dont think I would buy this product again as it is £25.95 for the full size product which I think is quite expensive for what it does.

                                                  Doctor Bronner , lavender hand sanitiser-
This is a simple fresh smelling and light non sticky hand sanitiser. It smells quite strongly of lavender but if you don't mind that it is a nice product to have. I have carried it in my bag to use while on public transport and in the doctors office, and it does what it is supposed to; freshens up your hands and prevents bacteria. I would recommend this product and probably purchase it again as it is a nice alternative to the standard smell free hand sanitisers and is a good price at £3.99 for the full size.

                             
                                                  Como shambala , invigorate shower gel-
I haven't yet got around to using this product, but I had a good sniff and squeezed a blob onto my hand to feel the texture. It has a lovely menthol/ peppermint smell so I think it would be a great morning shower gel as it would perk you up! And the texture is nice and thick so I think it would form a good lather. The full size bottle of 300ml is £20.00 which I think is a little steep for a shower gel, and I think I could find a nice alternative from philosophy or the body shop.

                                     BM beauty mineral eyeshadow in the shade, storm cloud-
I was looking forward to trying this out when I received it in the box, but once I applied it I thought it wasn't too great. The colour looks like a gorgeous greeny, olive sort of grey if that makes sense but once it is on the colour doesn't show very well and is very sheer leaving more of a glitter on the eye. I personally don't think I would repurchase this and use it on its own but I might use it in the future over other colours for a little bit of subtle sparkle.

                                                     BECCA beach tint, watermelon-
Now this I absolutely love! I was so excited to try this out as I know becca is a good make up brand and have excellent products... And it was full size! This is a lip and cheek tint in a deep pinky/ reddish colour I will do a swatch below, it has a great texture and I found it non sticky and long wearing it is very lightly scented and smells and tastes of watermelon (theres a surprise). This is a product that I will definitely use and repurchase in the future, although it is £20.00 for 7ml a little goes a long way and it is a perfect summer product as it is very light and great if you will be in the sun or in the water.

Swatch of eyeshadow in storm cloud on the left. And BECCA beach tint watermelon on the right.

(please ignore my ghostly complexion)


I hope this wasn't too dull for a first post and I apologize for any bad lighting in the photos as the light wasn't great.

Kerry xo