You want it, she's got it

Outfit:
Grey midi dress complete with black skinny belt: Primark
Pleather hooded jacket: Topshop
Cameo print scarf: Primark
Back tights: Primark
Leather heeled ankle boots: Topshop
Blue statement ring: Wavy Jewellery

I won this beautiful ring in a twitter competiton from Wavy Jewellery, you should check out the website as they have some gorgeous pieces!

I featured the Topshop version of this dress in my wishlist post and after seeing Gem in it at LDN Lunch, it made me want it even more. However after Sarah let me in on a secret that they did an identical version in Primark so I made it my mission to hunt it down! The Topshop one is softer material, slightly longer and more of a grey marl colour but for a tenner i'll make do with this Primark number. It also came with a belt. Double whammy! I do really want the Topshop version in the the navy now. Anyone else like buying something they love in all the different colours it comes in? This jacket is years old, it was one of those irresponsible purchases when I was at Sixth Form and i'd spend every last penny on clothes. I think I was left with about 30p in my account for about 3 weeks after this... I have gotten better now I leave at least a £1 in my bank account! It's rubbish being a grown up where all my money goes on commuting and I hardly ever have enough money to treat myself.

Busy day planned today. Off to meet my best friend for lunch in our local pub with a few glasses of wine thrown in. Then we are both off to out friends house tonight for a night of dvds, pizza and more wine. Needlessly to say I am off weightwatchers for today. Not looking forward to the weigh in on Monday.. But to be honest could a Saturday be any better?

What do you have planned for today lovelies?

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Bloggers that (LDN) Lunch

Well LDN Lunch was amazing even if I do say say myself. I honestly don't think it could have gone any better and from what I can gather everyone seemed like they had a really nice day. There was lots of gossiping, cocktail drinking, ahhhing over outfist and lots of food consumed which was what of course it was all about. So can we do it all again soon please ladies?

I must say a huge thank you to my partners in crime Eloise and Claire. You two really were amazing. Plus a huge thank you to everyone that made it, it was so nice to finally meet some of you in person. I knew there was a reason why I talk to you all so much on Twitter ;) It was such a shame that I didn't get to talk to more ladies, I found it all a bit overwhelming but in a good way!
Just look at the concentration in my face! Thanks to Kirstin for capturing that! This is the best photo of my whole outfit but you guys have seen it all before here.

Eloise and I getting our organising caps on. Once again thanks to Kirstin for the photo.

The lovely Chelsey, Charlotte and Rachel. Photo was taken by Charlotte.

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Did someone say cocktails?

The beautiful Lowri, Sarah and Gem - it was so so lovely to meet these girls!

Sian winning the best dressed blogger. Very well deserved!

Lovely ladies Sian, Stacey, Rebecca (who is actually from my hometown, small world!) and Sarah

Be sure to read the #LDNLunch hastag to see everyone elses posts on the day :)

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Review: Liz Earle skincare

A little while ago, ok a long while ago now, I was very kindly gifted two skincare products from Liz Earle. Thank so much ladies :) I've waited this long because I wanted to use it all up so I could give you all a balanced reviews. After all how can you tell what a product is like if you've only used it a few times eh? I am so sorry about the bad quality images, I somehow deleted the ones I wanted to use and have thrown the packaging away so I can't photograph them anymore :(

The first product I was gifted was the Skin Repair Moisturiser and it retails at £18.25 for a 50ml jar. I chose the cream suitable for dry and sensitive skin. First of all I love Liz Earle packaging, it's such a pretty colour and looks really nice on your dressing table. This cream was really thick which is what I look for in a cream, I like to feel my skin really soak it in. Smell is also really important to me, after all who wants to put a stinker on their face? Certainly not me! Luckily this smells lush, almost fruity. I think this is due to the avacado oil. I suffer with dry skin especially around my nose. I find if I don't use the right mosturiser it starts to look like i've been buying some of the wrong coke. Not a good look to be perfectly honest. But this completely combats that look which is perfect for me! The only downside is how quickly it ran out. I like to lather my face in moisturising meaning that face cream never last me that long. I'll be buying this again as soon as my funds allow. I do think it really pays - excuse the pun- to splash out on moisuriser as you can really feel the difference. My skin felt so supple and clean, i've really noticed the difference now i've had to go back to my Johnson one - it's good but it doesn't quite get as high marks as Liz Earle.

The second product I was gifted was the Instant Boost Skin Tonic spritzer and it retails at £12.50. I just didn't really get on with the spray. I first of all tried to spray it directly on my face but then I didn't like the feeling of the product dripping down my face. I then tried spraying it on and then immediately wiping it around my face with a cotton wool pad. Then finally I settled on spraying it directly onto a cotton wall pad and wiping it over my face. It does take about 6-7 sprays before i'm happy with the amount of product. The toner does feel lovely on my skin but I don't think it helps me anymore than my cheaper one does. I didn't find it as good for my skin as I had the moisturiser and Cleanse and Polish. I don't think i'll buy this again. However I have no complaints with it and like I said I do think it's a really nice toner.