Something new for my Monday Blues!

Had the Monday blues this morning, absolutely didn't want to get out of bed! However it was made all the better as I remembered I had bought some new flower lights to hang around my bed frame. I did have some lovely pink ones, but they've started to look a bit tatty. Look how pretty!

I'll post another photo once I've hung them up :)

I Hope you've all day a good Monday! Anything exciting happening this week?

Sammy xo

TOPSHOP AND NEW LOOK HAUL

I don't think 2 items really count as a haul...but it's been a while since I treated myself to anything so I'm going to call it one anyway. ;)

Now, I don't know about you, but I can't exercise any self-restraint in Topshop. I want to buy it all! But I did very well, and only bought one thing. High 5!

I treated myself to a little crop top; I buy these all the time, as they are great for dancing and auditions, and would look cute with high waisted shorts or leggings for the summer or going out on the town! I buy so much black, I really need to experiment with some colour..Oh well. And fringing is so on trend right now, I couldn't resist!

(Topshop Black Fringed Crop Top, £12.00)

I'm a 32A/B, and this size 8 is perfect for me. The only thing is that the straps aren't very elasticated so I can tell they might loosen with wear, but if they do, it'll be easy to fix. I can't wait to wear it! I love wearing something shiny and new :)

You know that fabric that is everywhere at the moment, cotton, one colour, speckled? There are these T-Shirt dresses in it at the moment, originally in Topshop I think. They are £26, and in a variety of colours. I reeeally wanted a Topshop one, but really for a thin cotton dress, £26 felt slightly like daylight robbery! Sorry Toppers, I still love you.. Primark did have a copy, but not in my size. A shame, because (for about £8 I think?) it would have exhausted my need for this dress nicely. 

(New Look T-Shirt Dress, £12.99)

I found that New Look had some great copies for only £12.99! I'm sure there are other colours online or in different stores, but I had a choice of Grey, Denim Blue, 2 types of Pink, and a sort of Taupe colour. I chose a simple grey one. 

Now, as with any girl, I think we all appreciate that we seem to change size from shop to shop. Normally I go between an 8-10. Sometimes a 6 (if it's a good day ;]) I didn't have time to try the dress on, but wow, am I glad I went with a 6! I wouldn't say it was massive, but I think if I'd bought an 8 it really would have been, and I think that's crazy! I've never been swamped by an 8 in my life. So, as a heads up girls, these T-shirt dresses come up bigger than you'd think. 

Now we just need some sun so we can wear our dresses tights-free! 

Sammy xo

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HEY Y'ALL

Hello and welcome!

I'm Sammy. I have decided to start a blog to share my opinions, tips, and and any other thoughts that may spontaneously burst into my head. Oh, generally related to beauty, fashion, girly..things..!

I'm 21, from Essex. Stop right there if you're going to accuse me of being a stereotypical Essex girl. Yes, I have 2 little dogs,

(#fatbill and Bailey. Ma babies)

I'm not object to fake tan, well, I am if it's quite clearly fake..you know what I mean. I like a healthy glow! I like having my nails done, but not tips, no claw-like talons please. I love false eyelashes. I also dabble with hair extensions.....

However, as much as I love high heels, I don't own a pair of white stilettos, I don't carry my dogs around in a bag, and I definitely don't have my hair extensions down to my waist, all one length, eurgh..oh, and I wear my lashes for a reason, not just to pop to the shops. And, even though I've lived in Essex all my life, I've never been to Sugar Hut...Glad I've got that off my chest! I always feel the need to state everything to make it clear y'know?

Moving on.. 

I'm a professional dancer, so having good hair and makeup, and your general appearance is very important. It means I've tried and tested a lot of make up in my time, especially considering that up until very recently, I had quite aggressive eczema all over my face, so I've learnt which products are actually good for sensitive skin. For example, I can't use anything from Clinique!

So what would you like to know, beauty and fashion related? 

My favourite perfume is Marc Jacobs Daisy, and Diesel Fuel For Life for standard day wear.

The skincare product I can't live without is my Beauty Flash Balm from Clarins.

A recent find that I now will continue to buy is Lipcote; you brush it on your lips after applying a base, blotting, lipstick, and blotting again. It is AMAZING. I will definitely write about that later, it's definitely one to add to your collection!

Aaand, my favourite all body moisturiser is a tub of Cocoa Butter from the Body shop. 

I think that's it for now! Epic first post is EPIC. 

I'll write about my shopping haul from yesterday soon. :)

Sammy xo

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