October empties

October over already? Just where is this year going?!

Fudge Dry Shampoo mini
I think I received this in a goodie bag at an event. Mini toiletries are always life savers when you go away or to pop in your bag when you're going out after work. I didn't really feel like this was an amazing product. It took a lot of product to do the job to my satisfaction. It's not really in the same league as Batiste and I wouldn't buy this out of my own money.

Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo mini
I don't really think I can add anything about Batiste that hasn't already been said. It's good so buy it. Not this one though as the smell is very overpowering and I wasn't a fan.

Bioderma Cleansing Water
I gave into the blogger hype with this product and haven't been disappointed.  The lovely Elodie picked some up for me when she went home and the stuff lasts for an absolute age. I use it at night to take off my eye make up. It all comes off with such ease and feels very gentle on my face. I know it's going to be a staple in my skincare regime.

No7 Soft and Soothed Gentle Cleanser
I think I stole this off my mother when I'd run out of cleanser and my bank account was empty - it had around half a bottle left. It was a joint effort to finish this! It does the job nicely and feels lovely on your skin when it tales the grime away. I like the pump as it makes life a hell of a lot easier.

Daisy Marc Jacobs Bubbly Shower Gel
Daisy is one of my favourite day time perfumes and I got this in a gift set last Christmas. It's perfect for the evening when you want a longer lasting smell. It lathers up perfectly and of course smells gorgeous. Winner all round!

Ponds Institute Nourishing Anti-wrinkle Day Cream c/o
This is my first step into Ponds products. They've recently had a re-brand and you can buy them in Boots. It still has quite an old fashion smell but it doesn't tend to linger and it does actually smell quite nice. It glides onto your skin making it feel nice and refreshed. It a great thickness without feeling too greasy.

Nivea Daily Essentials Regenerating Night Cream
Review here

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Bigger boys and stolen sweethearts

Outfit:
Black felt fedora - From granddad (similar)
Quilted faux leather jacket - Zara (similar)
Tartan midi jersey dress - Boohoo
Black leather heeled ankle boots - Topshop (similar)

After having a sort through the cupboard looking for my Halloween outfit I came across this hat. It belonged to my granddad and when he passed away when I was 16 I nabbed it from my nans house. I still remember the day he bought it, we were up in Scotland and it started to rain so he walked into a shop in the village to buy something to keep the rain off his head. It's funny how certain memories stick in your head when you glance at something. I'd eyeing up a fedora lately for the winter months so this one has popped up at just the right time. Plus something with sentimental value is always more special isn't it? I saw this dress on Sarah's Wednesday Wants and as soon as payday rolled around last week I popped it in my basket and put my card details in before you could say tartan. WINTER20 helps you get 20% off your order.

I was hunting out a Halloween costume as  I'm off to Northern Ireland - Derry to be exact - on Wednesday to celebrate the holiday in style. We been told by my boyfriends family that it's kinda a big deal and we're in for a treat. It's only a flying visiting as we're visiting for just three days but I'm very much looking forward to it and it'll be nice to all catch up. I'm glad we fly back on a Friday so I have the weekend to recover  if the last trip was anything to go by. My liver is already weeping at the thought...

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You gotta work it out

Zaggora medium hotpants - c/o

Recently I've decided to try and get fit. I am the worlds worse at bringing exercise into my life but have decided to start running. I've been doing it for the last few months - although not for the last two weeks as been poorly boooo - and I might not be able to say I enjoy it but I can say I feel so much better for it. I'd been intrigued by the Zaggora hotpants after seeing them doing the rounds on various blogs so jumped at the chance to try them myself.

The medium hotpants cover you from the waist down to your knees and are said to help you burn those all important calories while you work out. The special thermo-technology fabric helps to harness your body's natural heat when you exercise thus helping you burn those all important calories.

After trying these underneath my running leggings - I'm not brave enough to just wear them on their own yet - I can honestly say I feel they work. It's not the nicest feeling when they come off as they make you sweat A LOT but this means that they're working. Combined with running and healthy eating, the hotpants have helped me feel a lot better about my body shape. I've given up weighing myself so I don't actually know if they've made me lose weight. But I feel I look better so that's what counts right? My bum isn't wobbling as much as it used too! They're definitely something that I think are essential to my fitness regime and I wouldn't mind adding a top to my collection!

Have you tried any exercise clothing from Zaggora? 

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