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I've been using this face mist from Payot for a few weeks now and I absolutely love it. This face mist is meant to refresh and revitalize the skin especially during summer. It hydrates and also acts as a detoxifying shield against any harmful things in the air.
I usually spray this about 15cm away from my face usually when I've been wearing makeup all day long and when I can't take my make up off yet (case in point, going out after work). My skin starts to feel a bit yucky when it's too humid and hot and this mist is the PERFECT pick me up! It's suitable for all skin types and it's alcohol free.
It can also be worn before your day cream and even right after you apply your make up as a setting spray. When worn directly on bare skin I feel it helps the skin regain radiance more readily than when sprayed on a made up face but it really is a multi purpose mist and can be used in however way you prefer!

I hope you enjoyed this short post and if you've tried this mist yourself, do let me know your thoughts!

Love, Laila

Monday, July 04, 2016 No comments


Hello everyone! For anyone who hasn't heard of the brand Lee Stafford, they offer a large range of hair products, some of which include hair growth treatments, frizz reducing treatments as well as an argan oil range. They recently brought out special gloves made out of fluffy material which are supposed to act as a towel but with a better texture so as to prevent breakage, it seems really interesting and I'm tempted to try them out!
I've tried out a few products from their range and I LOVE them. I have very stubborn and frizzy hair which likes to do its own thing so I find it really hard to find products that actually work on my hair. But these do and they're really impressive!
   

This is probably the 4th bottle I bought of this spray and it works miracles. You spray it arms length away from dry hair (any closer and your hair will feel a bit damp, as with any other hair spray) and your hair instantly feels different. My hair feels lighter and most importantly it does not frizz! It works whatever the weather is like unlike other frizz reducing products which tend to let my hair go haywire anyway in very humid environments. It keeps my hair straight and frizz free and it only costs around €12! Amazinggggggg!!!

       

This hair spray defers completely from the Dehumidifier as it keeps your hair in place (hence the strong hold). I love using it when I curl my hair with my curling iron as usually my curls tend to do their own thing and uncurl themselves but with this hair spray they last for HOURS. Those who don't like a crispy feel to the hair probably won't enjoy this product but Lee Stafford actually has another hair spray which is a bit different, you can still run your fingers through it. I prefer this one as this is the kind of strong hold I need for my very stubborn hair! I forgot to mention these products smell gorgeous! It's not an overpowering scent but strong enough for others to smell it when you whip your hair like in the ads on the television haha!

A few other products that I'd really like to try is the Hair Growth treatment and the Hair Growth leave-in treatment. So many people have said it works wonders and I'm really intrigued even though my hair does grow quite quickly, it would still be pretty cool to try it and be able to trim my hair more often and keeping the same length. 

I hope you enjoyed this post and it was somehow useful to you! If you've used these products before do let me know what you think of them too! 

Love, Laila




Wednesday, June 01, 2016 No comments


Hello everyone! I have a product review for you today and it is a product I hold very closely to my heart. Diorskin forever has been around for ages now but last January they released a new and improved formula. This is one of my very favourite foundations along side others.
One of the main reasons I absolutely love this foundation is because it offers a semi-matte effect, which means no finishing powder needs to be applied on top because there is no stickyness (worst. feeling. ever.) On top of that it is made to reduce excess sebum for those who suffer from an oily T-zone (me!!). 
It offers a light texture even though it is medium to full coverage, meaning it won't look cakey which is always a plus. Apart from reducing sebum it also reduces any pores that might still show over any other foundation- the new Diorskin Forever makes sure it leaves a beautiful flawless finish on the skin.
I love applying this with my beauty blender but lately I've also found out that it blends in even more evenly when I use a buffing brush instead. It is very long lasting too! I usually apply my makeup in the morning and take it off in the evening and even then it looks like I've just applied it. Furthermore it even has SPF 35 which is a plus especially in summer.


Lastly, my favourite thing about this foundation as well as Dior foundations is the beautiful shades available. So much attention to detail is paid in manufacturing a high end product, that is why for each shade, Dior released a beige toned, yellow toned and pink toned alternative to choose from. 


If this post has enticed you into trying it, I get mine from Franks.
Thank you so much for reading and if you have any requests or recomendations please do let me know!

              Love,
Wednesday, June 01, 2016 No comments

Hello everyone! Even though I had exams all throughout this month and therefore been very busy, I've been loving quite a few beauty bits and so I decided to share them with you! 




Pictured above is the Guerlain liquid liner. Both of these were kindly gifted to me by a colleague of mine and I absolutely adore them. Their consistency is why I love them so much. They are a cross between a gel liner and a liquid liner and the applicator is so easy to work with. Thin applicators I think are the easiest even for those who are beginners with makeup. Not only is the applicator thin but it is also flexible which I find absolutely amazing to make the perfect eyeliner "flick"  or cat eye look. Another thing I adore about this eyeliner is the two colours. The black is very intense which I love, while the brown gradually gets a bit darker as it dries but still is perfect to achieve a subtle smokey eye. 
By the way these two eyeliners can be found at Franks even though the brown one is discontinued. 


The next three products I've been really enjoying this past month have to do with the complexion. The first product on the left is the 123 perfect CC cream from Bourjois. For those who don't know what a CC cream is or what it stands for, it is a "colour corrector"  and what makes the Bourjois CC cream special is that it actually contains colour pigments to even out uneven skintones and hide undereye circles, blemishes etc. It has a medium coverage so I really like this for summer (although still prefer a BB cream for the beach as it's of thinner consistency). 

The second product is actually a long lost love of mine. I found it in my drawer and I actually used to use this loose powder all over my face with a powder brush for a matte finish, which I don't really sport anymore as I prefer a radiant finish. However with "baking" now in trend I've started using it under my eyes and it works like a charm. Let me know if you would like a tutorial on baking as I (very excitedly) finally figured out how to do it myself. 

The third product is the matt bronzing powder from Catrice cosmetics. I've actually never tried anything from Catrice before this but I am very impressed. This powder is really pigmented for the price (€5!!) and I love using this as a blusher or as a subtle contour (I have the medium shade). I find that it works well as a blusher because it has an undertone of peach not brown. Love love love! 


Something I've also particularly loved this month is the Miss Dior eau de parfum. I've had the eau de toilette for a while now but I recently got given the eau de parfum which is slightly more intense. Essentially they are very similar regarding notes. Both contain mandarin/orange essence as a top note and the base note is patchouli for both too. However the heart is different with the eau de toilette having neroli and rose while the eau de parfum has jasmine. Both absolutely beautiful fragrances and you should definitely give them a whiff if you're ever around any Franks outlet. 

I hope you enjoyed this post and let me know what you think of these products if you have used them before. Thank you so much for reading! 

Love,  Laila xx 

Monday, May 30, 2016 No comments


Hello everyone! I've collected a few photos that highlight the little moments I've liked the most the past few weeks. Starting off with my friend and I's mini coffee date before school last week. Most people would find nothing extraordinary about this and I agree but a little chat over coffee just always start off my day nicely!


This second snap is of my beloved bag purchased from peacocks (buy here) and my little fluffy owl keychain kindly given to me by my boyfriend's mum from Italy! I've recently really enjoyed tan instead of the usual black handbag and since this bag is really plain, the keychain really brightens it up. 

 

The two pictures above really bring out my inner cat lady. The first picture shows a little ginger kitten who a friend of mine and I stumbled upon on the way to school. He was the friendliest little thing!
The second picture is a tiny kitten my boyfriend and I found whilst out shopping. I really wanted to take it home but unfortunately already have a little dog that likes all the attention to himself!


This last picture features my matching Skagen watch and necklace (see watch in more detail here) given to me by my boyfriend on my 17th. I had been looking for the perfect watch for a while because I've the smallest wrist and and I just think the bigger watches that are in fashion right now don't really suit me that well so I was soo happy when I got this one!

I hope you enjoyed this post, let me know if you'd like to see anything else!
love,

Wednesday, October 21, 2015 No comments
     

I know I'm being very cliche when I say I love Autumn. I didn't want to admit this until a week ago when I realised there's no denying it. I love the crisp morning air that turns to sunny sunshine which in turn becomes a chilly evening. I love layering and actually being able to take off my coat or keep it open to show the layers beneath, something I can't do in December because I would freeze. Even though Christmas time still is my favourite, I have found many reasons for Autumn to be a close second favourite.

Below I've put together a few outfits I've been very much lusting over the past few days, and also the links from where you can buy the pieces shown!


First look: casual preppy

Autumn casual




A puffer vest is something I've wanted for a long time. Having owned a furry vest before, I came to realise how versatile a vest jacket is. However much I love my furry vest, it's too warm for autumn but this puffer vest is the perfect alternative.
The ankle boots are the perfect way to make the outfit that little bit more interesting but at the same time make it look effortless.

Second look: girly casual

casual girly glamour

                        

I absolutely love this next look. The khaki lapel belt vest is a staple piece in this set, it gives the look something different and also shows off the blouse's puffy sleeves- which I adore! We're keeping it casual with jeans and flats, I also added a plaid scarf because who doesn't love some scarf action!? Scarves are a great way to accessorize without making the outfit look too over the top. 
The perfume shown is Dahlia Divin by Givenchy and it is an eau de toilette perfume. The woody scent is perfect for autumn in my opinion, it also adds a nice touch to the outfit because it is a very elegant and feminine scent. 
I love love love the little black bow on the blouse, it contrasts very nicely with the creamy colour. Last but not least I added a watch because I've lately been obsessed with watches and I have a similar one to this but all in rose gold, however I thought that would be a bit too much for this outfit.


Those are the top looks I've been really looking forward to wearing this season, let me know what you think and if you would like to see more of these kind of posts. Thank you for reading!

Love, 

Thursday, October 01, 2015 No comments


I'm normally not a huge fan of Chanel, there's no reason behind it but I'm just attracted to other prestigious brands. However someone from work had pointed it out to me and I thought to try it out. The first few times I used it I was very impressed. A little pump of it goes a long way and it gave my skin a very natural finish without having it look like I'm wearing any make up at all. Generally speaking all CC creams will have a light to medium coverage but I just really like how this set on my skin. 

The product contains SPF which is a very good thing especially in summer when we're constantly out in the sun. It also has a really pleasant smell which is nice because who likes to cover their face with something that doesn't smell good!? All in all it's also very long lasting, considering I'm constantly touching my face or sometimes napping, it still manages to look like I've just applied it even 7 hours after I actually did. 

However after using it around 5 times I started noticing a few things I didn't like about it. One thing in particular really put me off- which is how dirty my pores were getting because of it. Usually I don't have many whiteheads but ever since I started using it I've been getting many more. Apart from that the product doesn't work very well on dry skin. It makes it much drier and almost flakey, even when I applied moisturiser underneath.


I hope this review was somewhat helpful to you!

Love,


Tuesday, September 29, 2015 No comments
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