Today I want to talk about a relatively new line from John Frieda, their Full Repair Hydrate and Rescue Shampoo, Conditioner and Deep Conditioner which as you can see from the photograph, have already seen some using up!

This shampoo definitely helps to make your hair feel healthy and soft without weighing your hair down. That being said, unfortunately this makes my scalp feel scaly, itchy and flaky and therefore if you have a sensitive scalp perhaps steer clear of this, otherwise it works as a great lightweight nourishing shampoo that doesn't leave your hair looking greasy the next day. As you can see, I have already managed to use this up and would definitely buy this again in the future.

This was the first Micellar Solution I had tried and was very disappointed. Unfortunately it took far too many cotton pads to remove only part of my makeup and in doing so left a residue on my skin instead of leaving it soothed and toned. I also think that this broke me out instead of clearing up impurities.

The packaging and price I am not a fan of either. For around £5, this cleansing water lasted a few weeks at most and the rectangular bottle and plastic cap made application difficult. It also meant lots of product was wasted.That being said, this was gentle on my sensitive skin and eyes but gentle strokes alone were not enough and rubbing my skin to get my makeup off was therefore necessary. I shall not be repurchasing and instead shall continue to buy my much preferred Garnier alternative.

Beth xx

 I've done a lot of mini shopping trips lately and it wasn't until I lay it all down to collectively photograph my new purchases that I realised how much I had actually bought, oops! Rest assured, the majority of the items featured here were great value and have been worn on far too many occassions to mention so have been worth while purchases.

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Topshop - £10
Primark -£2
Primark - £6
Gilly Hicks c/o TK MAXX - £9

For sixth form I tend to reach for similar items on a day-to-day basis. Namely jeans or leggings or a skater dress. I found myself, prior to my recent shopping trip(s) reaching for the same tops so opted for a few new t-shirts and long sleeve tops that I could interchange with my high waisted jeans or leggings. The green vest top from Primark was a steal at £2 and looks great tucked into high waisted skirts/ my asos culottes ( featured later on)
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Gilly Hicks (TK Maxx) - £9
Gilly Hicks (TK Maxx) - £12
Primark - £6
River Island - £12

As you can probably already tell, I got a bit excited in TK MAXX when I spotted that they were selling Gilly Hicks as the savings were incredible. The top right picture doesn't do the top justice as it has a cut out crochet detail along each arm and on the shoulders. I was also really drawn to the textures of the Primark and River Island tops, especially the River Island one after seeing it featured in Jess's (JDRMAKEUP) haul a little while ago.
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Smock Dress - Topshop £10
Vest Top - River Island - £8
Leather Skirt - Zara - £26.99

The photo, again, doesn't do this smock dress justice but I have already gotten so much wear out of this. I like to pair it with tights, ankle boots and my leather jacket or alone paired with sandals. Reduced from £30 this was a real bargain!The vest top has also had much love and I initially thought of pairing it with the leather skirt shown but unfortunately, on trying it again at home, I changed my mind about it so sent it back, so instead the vest top, again, works great with high waisted skirts/ shorts and jeans.
 Daisy Dress - Select - £12.99
Mint Crochet Crop - H&M - £12.99
Floral and Polka Dot vest - Primark - £6

I was really drawn to this dress and it is oversized yet fitted in the right places and an absolute steal. This daisy print is textured which gives great added dimension. I am yet to brave this as I am still waiting to be tanned and brave enough to wear white, but no doubt I shall be packing this in my suitcase when I go away in July.
Playsuit - Primark - £6
Asos Culotte Shorts - £12
Zara Black Treggings/Leggings - £26.99

This playsuit I bought as a beach coverup for my holiday. I went through a phase of loving then hating playsuits, however, this fits well in all of the right places and is a great lightweight fabric. The Zara treggings are made from a really thick, stretchy material and aren't see-through in the slightest. They are super versatile and comfy and I think when the weather goes cold again in the Autumn that I will especially be getting plenty of wear out of them.
Last but not least is my favourite and most recent purchase of this haul, my Asos culotte shorts. Basically, if you don't own a pair of these, what are you doing!? I am very tempted to dedicate a whole blogpost to these as I love them sooooo much. You can basically pair anything with these, casual, smart or beachwear and the fact that they look like a black skater skirt but protect your dignity when caught in a gust of wind, means that I have lived in these recently and plan on buying more in different colours and prints come pay-day.

What have you bought lately? Would you guys be interested in a culotte styling post? Let me know below!

Beth xx

Real Techniques Miracles Complexion Sponge - I didn't realise how much I'd love this. For a mere £5.99 this does an excellent job at providing you with a flawless base as it helps to smooth out harsh lines, providing a more natural looking base with your foundation. If you find that your foundation can look heavy and cakey upon application, I'd definitely urge you to try this.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - This is an old favourite of mine. Perhaps a boring feature however my thoughts don't change and I continue to rely on this to set my makeup and keep oil at bay.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural - I was very kindly treated to this by my Auntie and I'd forgotten how much I loved it when I tried it first back in 2010/2011. More finely milled than the Rimmel, this is hardly detectable on thie skin but almost 'blurs' over your makeup to set it.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer -Another antique of my favourites. A bargain concealer that easily covers spots and blemishes and one I also use under my eyes and as a highlight. Many find this too heavy under the eyes however with my No7 Dark Spot Corrector that provides a smooth base, I only need a small amount to sweep under my eyes.

All in all a successful Boots haul (ooh what a mouthful)! What have you been buying recently?

Beth x