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Top 5 Instagram Feeds – March Edition

 
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Okay, I have a problem. I’ve totally gotten into Instagram over the past few months and I just can’t stop scrolling. I got my very first iPhone last year, and for the first 6months or so, I kept forgetting Instagram existed… but over the past few months i’ve become obsessed. I wanted to share the love, and today I’m bringing you my Top 5 people to follow on Instagram this month!
LaurenPopey
Lauren has the most beautiful hair, and impeccable fashion sense. I love her soft sultry beachy waves and her stylish fashion sense. Lauren knows how to dress for her figure, and her outfits are always bang on trend! She also has her own clothing range ITSbyLP and her new collection is so perfect for spring/summer!
Briarroseblog
If soft pastels and all things disney are your thing, then get ready to fall in love with Megan’s instagram feed. Megan has one of the most beautiful instagram feeds i’ve ever laid my eyes on and her photography is just so breathtaking. I can find myself scrolling through her images for days.
Leannelimwalker
Leanne has a stunning instagram feed that’s packed full of stylish fashions and must have accessories. A beautiful pastel pink head of hair and make up skills to boot. Leane has a fab feed and is certainly one worth following.
Velvetgh0st
Gabby has an ever evolving theme on her instagram. If you’re a fan of her youtube channels then you’ll enjoy her instagram. I love seeing her images pop up on my feed as I can guarantee they’ll be beautiful shot, edited and selected.

Kayleighjcouture

Kayleigh’s feed is so clean, modern and fresh. Everything is so clean and sleek. I love her feed for beauty and fashion inspiration as well as photography inspo. Another must follow.

So that’s it for my Top 5 Instagram feeds.Do you follow any of them? I’d love to hear who your favourite instagrammers are! Let me know in the comments.
Em xxx
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Vegan Friendly Morning Skincare Routine.

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My morning skincare routine is brief. I’m not a morning person at all, between getting ready for work and trying to chase down the small boy to get him ready too, there are about 5 minutes left just for me. 

I love using bar soap to wash my face in the morning, obviously one specifically for my face and not just any old bar of soap. Currently, I’m using the Gallinée Prebiotic Cleansing Bar (£10) It smells mild, fresh and a little sweet and really freshens up my complexion in the morning with a gentle creamy lather. The bar is actually soap-free and “is made from gentle cleansing actives in a solid form, called a Syndet.” Whatever that is, I’m digging it and so is my face.

Next up is a crucial step, and possibly my favourite. Toning! Spritzing! A good ol’ mist! I’m obsessed with the Tropic Vitamin Toner (£14) lately. The scent, the airy light mist, the cooling effect, all dreamy. Packed full of nourishing, soothing and hydrating liquid ingredients, it’s the best wake up call in the morning.


Next, we have the serum stage. My skin is super fussy and problematic with the colder weather (and perhaps my sugary filled diet as of late) so I’ve been trialling the Tropic Pure Lagoon Blemish Prevention Serum (£42) This water-based blue serum smells like watermelon and contains clever vitamins and minerals, hyaluronic acid and salicylic acid to keep skin in tip-top condition. I’ve only been using the serum for about 2 weeks now, but I really rate it for healing blemishes. I also like to mix it in the morning with my final layer – moisturiser, to save time!

My moisturiser of choice lately has been the Trilogy Very Gentle Moisturising Cream (£25.50). A purchase for dry winter-worn skin and serious sensitivity. I was looking for a cream that was free from jojoba and coconut, with pretty simple ingredients and this fit the bill nicely. The cream itself is thick, really thick, like butter! I only need to use a dab or else my skin ends up smeared in a thick cream that takes an age to sink in. It’s great to slather on any sore bits or if my dermatitis flares up, though! 

I really like how this makes my skin look really nourished and plump with makeup, a huge win especially as I prefer to use powder foundation. My only negative is the jar packaging, which is a shame as I know it used to come packaged in a tube!

What do you think of my speedy skincare routine?


xo

P.S. Lovelula currently have a Galinee gift with purchase! Spend £30 on the range & get the cleansing bar for free! Well worth a look.





P.P.S. This post contains gifted product but does not affect my as always honest opinion.

How to Live The London Look – Advertorial

 
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If there’s one thing I love, It’s makeup and style with a bit of grit. My style has always veered on the edgier side, and often the brightest colour you’ll find in my wardrobe is Khaki Green.
As a teenager I was obsessed with skateboarding, punk music, alternative fashion and generally rebelling against the system.

When Rimmel London invited me to take part in their very first RimmelRoadTrip, I was super excited to revisit my old teenage stomping ground in Cardiff and give Fleur De Force a tour of the city. As a teen, many Saturday’s were spent skateboarding through the city centre with my friends, Listening to music, sitting by the fountains & attending music shows. It felt like the city was alive, and as teenager, image was everything.

Although a lot has changed since my teens… I’ve now lived in London for nearly ten years, I drive an Electric Car, rather than a skateboard, and music shows no longer rule my life. I still stay true to my teenage style as best as I can (…maybe minus my bad emo phase). My most worn shoes are still a pair of Converse and grungy Biker boots, whilst some of my friends have never seen me wear anything except skinny jeans and a leather jacket!
One thing that hasn’t changed however, is my love for that gritty edge to my makeup. As a teenager I wouldn’t be seen dead without winged liner, and smokey smudgy eyes. I used to adore heading to the drug store in search for the blackest black eyeliners and shadows I could get my hands on, and Oh how I wish we had the makeup selection back then that we have now.

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Shadow Shields

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Being hailed as “The Best New Find of 2009” and as the “Red Carpet Secret Beauty Product,” Shadow Shields are the only product of its kind to truly eliminate messy “raccoon eyes” caused by applying eye makeup! While perfect for eye shadow fallout, Shadow Shields are also ideal for applying lipstick, lash tinting, extensions and airbrush.

Protects under eye area from eye shadow fallout Creates a straight edge for shadow Helps perfect the winged cat eye Aids in perfecting lipstick application Self Adhesive Saves Time Eliminates Mess Hands Free

Smelling Like Heaven.

 
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When showering, there are some people who jump in, scrub until clean and jump straight back out again. I am not one of those people. I’m probably the exact opposite, I guess you could say I dawdle, but I just like to take my time.

I discovered the Dr. Hauschka Lavender & Sandalwood Body Wash in a beauty discovery kit quite some time ago. One sniff and I was hooked! I think maybe I’ve typed the words ‘I love Lavender’ about 20,000 times on the blog in the past, and it’s still just as true today. I really, really adore Lavender, guys. I could quite literally bathe in the stuff, and luckily for me, this body wash comes close.


The formula is rich and creamy, as you would expect from a high-end product and the scent is very strong. I like to rub a 50p sized blob between my hands and hold to my face to breathe in deep before use. Those few seconds of steamy shower dreamy scent are something I really look forward too. Instantly calming, relaxing, soothing, and every other word for ‘brain melts into a happy puddle’ you can think of. It’s lavender, and so much more, woodsy, warm, inviting, it smells luxurious and even a little bit fancy. I’m sure you understand how hard it is to describe a scent with words, but just know I tried 😉

Skin stays soft after use, there’s no dry or itchy limbs once rinsed away.

This scent also comes in a body cream (I picked up a little sample from Love Lula) which is lush, the cream is really light but the scent is just not as potent as the body wash so for me it’s a nice-to-have, not a need-to-have sort of product.

Pick up the body wash (go on, it’s nearly christmas! Treat Yo Self) from LoveLula, here. £14 for 200ml.

xo

*This post contains a gifted product as part of my collaboration with LoveLula. All words and opinions are my own.*