Spring Forward | OOTD

16 days later and I'm finally blogging. I'm not going to go on about why I haven't blogged - there's no excuse! So anyway its officially turned to the season of Spring!! I have been dying for a little bit of sun, especially as I've been trying to keep fit and tone and what not.. I'm just merely excited for dresses, skirts, play-suits, the lot. I think there's just so much more to play around with in the warmer seasons.

The leather jacket was from River Island with an amazing 25% off because it was voted by people on Facebook. I had already latched eyes on to this product in the store so it would have been rude of me not to take advantage of this. ^.^  I snapped it up in a size 8 and fell in love with it straight away, it was a little longer than my Topshop one which was different as I didn't want a similar jacket to the one I already had. I paired it with my floral lace dress in cream from Forever21 and my printed scarf from new look as the weathers is not yet at boiling point. The boots are also from River Island which I wore with my Topshop ankle socks. The holdall is from Topshop, I think its a great size and it also has a shoulder strap.

*Towards the evening it got a little nippy of which I stuck some tights on.*

I can't wait to see more Spring street styles! What have you been loving this Spring?

Priya ♥

Review | Pro Conceal And Correct Palette

I have been through quite a lot of concealers from high end brands to drug-store products.  I don't actually believe I have found a miracle but something sustainable and consistent which of course is the M.A.C pro concealer and correct palette in Medium. Most of my high end concealers have been from M.A.C: Studio Finish SPF35, Pro Longwear Concealer and the Select Cover-up. All of concealers I have bought have mostly caked on my skin and become very dry and patchy, although it could be a mix of change in facial care as I stopped using my Olay toner and cleanser along with whatever face wash I would use at the time, but this concealer blends into my skin so well. As I was buying a M.A.C concealer I was also desperate to buy an eye cream, M.A.C's Fast Response Eye Cream. Now this worked miracles! I had been using the M.A.C eye cream for about 3 months or more and until it ran out I decided to switch it up and see what the Origins eye cream would bring. I loved the eye cream from M.A.C but I just wanted to see what all the hype was about for the Originz eye cream and so far so good, I don't think I can compare it to the M.A.C one just yet as I have only used it for a couple of weeks. 

Although this concealer does not eliminate my dark circles, I use it every day and for that I reason I bought another one as I am running out. I apply NC35 to correct my dark circles before applying any foundation (M.A.C Studio Sculpt SPF15 in NC35) and then I apply NW35 to conceal under and around the eye and  lastly, I use the Mid-Yellow to highlight and brighten up my brow and cheek bones, just so its more natural-looking than a highlighter product. M.A.C do four shades - Light, Medium, Medium Deep and Dark. They are pretty much worth it as you get four shades to conceal the eye and two to correct. Get yours here!

Application: The best way to apply this palette is with your fingers as the texture is quite thick so it is easier to blend in with your fingers as it may need warming up. I pat this in with my Real Techniques Setting Brush as I feel that it takes the shine away but I don't use powder. 

Overall rating: 9/10 

Priya ♥

Botanical Gardens

New Look Botanical Print 3/4 Sleeve Tile Tunic

Hi guys, this awesome tunic dress from New Look is an amazing piece for upcoming Spring season but as a casual day dress I thought it definitely needed a pair of black sheer tights as it did come up quite short on me but only when sitting down. I paired this dress with my high heeled, black ankle booties from Forever 21 and my Zara mini office city bag. For me, there wasn't a need for any necklaces to be worn with this dress as the floral print has a lot going on. But maybe some casual low heeled boots and frilly socks would work perfectly in the summer! 

What floral's are you loving?

Priya ♥

My Birthday Wishlist | 2nd March

Only 1 day away and I will be turning 23 on the 2nd of March. Such a good excuse to have put together a wish list of some birthday goodies and hopefully give some of you an idea of what to get for a Birthday Girl! *Although of course it is based on my liking*.

. . . because every girl can dream, right?

*Disclaimer: I decided to put this wish list up a day before my birthday because, for those that are aware of my blog - it would mean that this would be more of a hint for what I would like for my birthday and that just isn't my style.*

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

1. I have been on a rampage searching for casual black booties for a versatile wear, because although Spring is nearly upon us I still like to style Spring outfits with ankle boots and most importantly, in black. I am also in love with my River Island gold buckle, cut out ankle boots, so I am in need of a couple more different pairs and these are great because they have silver detailing which means I would then own a gold and silver pair! 

2. Mascaras are a daily wear product for me and I havn't fallen in love with a mascara product since  L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Mascara which was quite a while back where I also did a review post here on all my current mascaras at that time. This product is constantly raved about that I just feel the need to try it out myself! 

3. Perfumes are another daily wear product of course, for me anyway and I think its that time where I need a new perfume as the last time I bought one was December'12 from River Island called Paris. This new scent from Jimmy Choo is divine just like their other perfumes that I also love but with this being the latest edition me thinks it is an edition to add to my perfume collection! 

4. I treated myself to a beautiful black coat last Winter from Dorothy Perkins which was above the £50 mark and it wasn't until I realised that most of my bottom wear is usually black and it doesn't look great to match a black coat with black bottoms all the time (I do own other colour coats though). This is why I am quite annoyed I spent that much on a coat that wasn't really beneficial although I have tried to make good wear out of it. I have been on the hunt to find a grey marl sort of colour because this - I love but sadly its also above the £50 mark. But who knows.. one day maybe.

5. Another product that is continuously raved about is the Urban Decay Primer Potion but I don't really tend to wear eye shadow unless I am going out somewhere different than the casual stroll to town so when I do I would like to go all out and make sure I've got a good base and a great palette to use on top. I would rather love to see the awesomeness of this product and even better, it can also be worn alone! 

6. I have seen these little beauties on Beautycrush on her '3 Date Night Outfits' video on YouTube and although she has amazing legs and I don't these shoes look a m a z i n g and i n c r e d i b l e and I love the shape of the heel and platform and also the nude colour because I find that the nude coloured strap elongates the leg even more!

7. It's not often that I curl my hair as I have natural curls but they tend to frizz out and what not so when I do leave my hair naturally curly I tend to use my GHD straighteners to define some of the curls a bit more. But this isn't fun and its gets get a little irritating so I have been longing for a curling wand because they are so handy and easier to use than curling tongs which I have also experienced. Its just a must to add to my electrical hair appliances! 

8. Big lover of board games but a hater of losing :D I have played this a few times back at University which was so much fun and ever since I have just really wanted it because board games are a must in my life, I mean who doesn't love a good board game. The last board game I got was Logo which is brilliant! However, it only ever usually consists of two people playing - myself and my other half but its still fun until I lose, if I lose that is of course!

9. At first I was pinning for any good nude/natural, matte eye shadow palette and I did have my eye on the Urban Decay Naked palette until I saw some reviews on the Smashbox Palette that I knew I had to have it because honestly I don't rate the Sleek Palettes that I currently have! 

10. So there is a Music Festival coming to Birmingham near me in June '13 called the Wireless Festival - check out the link and see the line up!!! Another must - I have to go! I have never been to a music festival as much as I have always wanted to the whole camping out isn't me I think but this is near me and it means I can still sleep in my comfy bed! 

 11. Last but not least another casual and versatile pair of black ankle boots to add to my collection of boots because I'm non stop wearing out my River Island booties! 

For those March birthday people - I wish you a very happy and fun filled day! And for those who are not - Happy 1st of March!!

Enjoy your weekend !! 

Priya ♥ 

Lush: Creamy Candy

Oh my golly gosh... so you never guess what I found lingering in the back of my cupboard! Oh yes Creamy Candy Vanilla Bubble Barrrrrrrrrrrrrr - from Lush of course :)

It was only until yesterday that I needed a good hot bubble bath. I was so excited because obviously after my unfortunate experience with the last Lush bar/bomb that I had used wrongly, I checked it out on their website where I also read the reviews that were ever so enticing! So after checking it out carefully on the Lush website I knew to crumble it under the running water and look what a wonderful surprise a bubbly, lovely smelling bath :D 

I loved the fact that for a few seconds the colour of the water went pink haha but the smell was divine like a mix of bubble gum and candy floss - so good and I love anything Vanilla as long as its not too overpowering and becomes sickly! Lush website states that ... it "has a blend of almond and cocoa butter" which I totally could tell from the feel of my skin after my bath I even sat there rubbing in of what was left on my skin after pulling the plug. 

Some of the reviews said that they could maybe get two uses out of this but I think I'd have to disagree with that and say one bar was enough for one use for me, but I'm happy with that because I love lots of bubbles hence why I can sometimes use a whole bottle of Radox bubble bath (oops). I'd definitely get this again but first I must get the 'Love Locket'!!  

Any Lush products that you are lusting over?

Priya ♥

Review | January Glossybox 2014 - Back to Basics

Now that I have tested out all the products in last months Glossybox, I can honestly still say that I was not satisfied with the items. I was extremely excited to get this box seeing as I was so over the moon about the Christmas edition box but when I opened it the only thing I liked was the new baby pink colour but my box was a little bit dented on one of the edges so that was annoying. And then to then open it and see the smallest of items that just rolled around the not-so-full box was depressing. So anyway after such a long time of it sitting around in my room I decided to try out the products.

The Vintage Cosmetic Company Floral Slanted Tweezers - full size (RRP £8.00)

I love the cute, flowery design on these tweezers because they look quite pretty and girly compared to the cheap looking metal ones out there. As for quality they have a thicker piece of metal at the bottom unlike the ones I am using at the moment which I love because its easier and quicker to pluck out unwanted hair. Rating: 5/5

Balance Me Super Toning Body Wash - 50ml (RRP £10.25 for 250ml)

The packaging of this bottle didn't entice me at all and opening it and smelling the body wash wasn't appealing compared to what I've read about it having a 'lovely scent'. I wouldn't go and buy a full size product to say the least. Rating: 1/5

Yu-Be Moisturising Skin Cream - 2x 3g sample size (RRP £13.50 for 33g)

I wouldn't recommend this cream for a couple reasons. One of them being that it has a horrible smell to it, even though it states that the smell should disappear after a short while which it does, but even then I don't like the idea of having to rub it onto my face or on my lips, which are the two areas the cream is primarily for. The texture of the cream has a thick,sticky and greasy feeling to it that doesn't absorb into the skin quickly meaning I have to wait for it to sink into my skin before applying my make-up.  Rating: 2/5

Anatomicals Puffy the Eye Bag Slayer Wake Up Under Eye Patches -x2 (RRP £6.00 for a pack of 3) 

I didn't enjoy wearing the eye patches for 30 minutes as I found it to be quite a nuisance when blinking as I sat and watched TV but, I honestly loved the end results! The area underneath my eyes had felt ever so refreshed (I loved that feeling). I would happily pay the full price and I would get over the fact that my bug my eyes when blinking. It was also refreshing to try something new that I have not heard of before. Rating: 4.5/5

Vaseline Essential Moisture Lotion - 50ml (RRP £4.99 for 400ml)

To receive a Vaseline product in a Glossybox was very disappointing, more so that it was a travel size bottle and a very basic cream. I don't disapprove of the brand but its just that receiving an item that is more out the ordinary would've been a better treat. So for me this was a basic cream that I probably won't even use as I have others that I would rather pack for travelling purposes. Rating: 2/5

What were your thoughts on January's Glossybox, did you receive different items? 

Priya ♥