This week i'm loving - Lotil cream

Original Lotil - c/o

I don't know about you but my skin takes a right battering in the winter months. It's always so quick to go dry and i'm constantly on the look out for lotions and potions to give it some TLC. My problems areas tend to be my knees, elbows, hands and heels. Lotil is recommended for dry areas and promises to rehydrate and soften chapped skin. After reading the instructions on the back, I applied on my problems areas after i'd had a shower before bed time. It smells quite clinical but it's not a horrible smell. Just non-offensive. Sometimes I prefer to lotions to not have a strong scent as it can be quite overpowering when you get into bed.  It's just the right thickness of without feeling greasy but a little does go a long way so there's no need to squeeze it on in bulk!

I used the product for nearly a month and have found some much-welcomed improvement. My hands in particular are a lot less chapped and feel smooth to touch. This little tube is a handy size to keep in your handbag. It's not made a huge lot of difference on my heels but I think they just need a bit more work as they are softening up slowly! It is a product you have to use religiously every night for it to make a difference. I think it's great value for money as it does last a fair bit and i'll add it to my list of lotions for the winter months,

Have you ever try Lotil?

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Sometimes I love ya, sometimes you make me blue

Outfit
Faux fur leopard print collarless coat - Next (similar)
Sheer long sleeved shirt - Primark (similar)
Khaki super soft skinny jeans - Primark (similar)
Leather heeled ankle boots - Topshop (similar)
Black gem statement ring - Topshop (similar)

You can tell these jeans are super skinny- they look like a second skin but I'd rather they be tight then give me baggy knees! The end of November means the faux fur coats are in rotation in a bid to try and not freeze to death. The temperature really seems to have dropped eh? I'm not looking forward to snow arriving and disrupting my life. I'm not a fan of the white stuff.  I'll never for the life of me understand why the public transport system comes to a standstill. You'd think after all these years we'd learn to be better equipped! I've had a few red lowlights put through my hair as a bit of a change. You might be able to notice!

I'm trying to make the most out of my final few weeks working in London as my company is relocating to North Essex. It's right at the other end of the county to where I live so my commute will double but I'm seeing it as a new challenge to meet head on. New surroundings and a new place to explore will be fun! It'll be sad as i'll have to say no to the majority of blogging events as I won't make it back in time to the city. Meeting other bloggers and having a sneak peak at new collections is one of my favourite things about the community. My social life will take a bit of a battering but maybe my bank account will be a lot more healthy because of it!

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Very S/S14 Collection

I was very kindly invited along to have a mooch at what Very has to offer us next season. I know, is it really that time of year again?!

The thing I was most excited about was to have a peak at Fearne Cottons home range. Since being told I need to seriously start saving for my own house next year and the fact Mulberry bags are not an investment, I have been obsessed with interiors and spending far too much time on Pinterest. Her current range is very vintage and gothic inspired - it looks very luxurious. Next seasons offering is a lot more girly but still with that vintage edge. I fell in love with the flamingo cushion and think it'll look fab on my wicker chair in my bedroom. It's full of bright pretty colours and looks very girly.

Onto the clothes. I noticed that neons will still be a big player again next season so make sure you haven't thrown any of this seasons offerings away! The neon maxi skirt is such a gorgeous vibrant colour and will be a fab holiday buy. Although tartan doesn't seem to have stayed, checks are still prominent. It looks like next S/S we'll be opting for the tailored look with lots of sophisticated pencil skirts and shift dresses. I'm happy to see a lot of the dresses and skirts will be knee length. I'm too tall to look elegant in a mini dress, especially with a gust of wind!

What do you have your eye on from Very?

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