New Hair

Jacket: Berghaus* // Jumper: H&M // Jeans: Topshop // Boots: Topshop

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Finally some pictures with my new hair! Took a while but here they are. On a different note: it's Friday and I've also noticed the weather getting a little bit better. Can't wait for it to get warmer. Have a nice weekend everyone!

xo

John Frieda Full Repair Oil Elixir

Last year I received (almost) the full collection in the John Frieda Full Repair range, including the Oil Elixir. This product claims to reverse the look and feel of damaged hair with every use, as well as smoothing, adding shine and strengthening hair. It advises to use only 1 pump on wet or damp hair for strength and smoothness. To tame flyaways and add shine simply apply a few drops to dry hair, avoiding the roots. 

I normally used about 5 to 6 pumps before I had my hair cut, now I dispense about 4 pumps, rub my hands together and comb through my hair with fingers, and any residue left on my hands I use to smooth from mid lengths to ends. 

What I like about the John Frieda Full Repair Oil Elixir is that it adds shine and makes my hair feel super soft, as well as being very light, so it doesn't weigh my hair down at all. Do try it if you are looking for a softening, smoothing and lightweight oil.

Find John Frieda Full Repair Oil Elixir* in Boots and Superdrug.

xo

Picking the Right Shoes for the Occasion

We've all been there: special occasion coming up (birthday party, wedding, new year) and we have our outfit almost ready, except for one thing: the shoes. Let's face it, the shoes can make or break your outfit so it's important to choose wisely: a pair of stiletto heel shoes can make you look so much taller and elongate your legs while stylising your figure and elevating your outfit, no matter what you are wearing. 

You can do stilettos online shopping so easily now with so many sites available everywhere, but at Shoespie www.shoespie.com they have lots of different styles to suit every taste. My favourite picks from the site are the following:

    

The left pair caters to my more feminine side: gorgeous velvety suede texture and a pair of oversized bows sitting right next to the ankles, these shoes are girly paradise. The pair of shoes on the right remind me very much of the Valentino Rockstud shoes, but with extra studs on the toe area, which are a very rock n roll touch and can be dressed up or down. I chose both pairs of these very unique stiletto heels http://www.shoespie.com/shoesbox/Unique-Stilettos-Heels in red as I feel they add a pop of colour to the plainest of outfits very easily. 

If you are looking for stylish and cheap heels have a look on http://www.shoespie.com/C/Stiletto-Heels-101409/.

This is a sponsored post. 

xo

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Pastel Hand Tied Bouquet £45  //  Tea & Bubbles £43 //  Pearls of Love Necklace £38 //  Thierry Mugler EDP Set £37.49  //  Thank You Beauty Box £10

It's mother's day this weekend so here are a few suggestions to spoil her. Whether she likes flowers, has a sweet tooth, loves a bit of bling or is a fan of gorgeous scents, there's something for everyone.

xo

Change Your Look With UU Hair Extensions

Sometimes we feel the need to make some changes, it can be at home, our lifestyle or the way we look. An easy way to change our look is doing something new with our hair, but it can be scary getting a haircut or coloring it and ending up hating it. Luckily it needn't be a permanent change with the use of hair extensions. 

The great thing about hair extensions is that you can use them to add a pop of colour to your overall style, or a subtle change in the case of an ombre look without recurring to hair dyes. Another thing you can do with them is add some volume if you suffer from thin hair or add length if you can't wait for your hair to grow out - be it for an important event or just for every day. You could even get a quick fix for a hair cut gone wrong. All of this without doing any damage to your real hair by avoiding the use of chemicals or heat.

        

 

At UU Hair Extensions they have a wide variety of clip in hair extensions, which are very convenient and easy to use, and they come in a wide array of styles, lengths and colours. My favourites are the ones shown above, as I really like the look of long dark hair so I would go for straight hair extensions. Let me know if you've tried hair extensions before in the comments.

Find more ideas and styles on UU Hair Extensions.

This is a sponsored post.

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Suede Buckle Boots

Sweatshirt: American Apparel // Trousers: H&M // Suede Boots: Topshop // Cashmere Scarf: H&M

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Ok, I thought the previous outfit I uploaded was the last with my old hair but it wasn't ha. But this one definitely is, I checked. I was watching gossip girl and this song came up, I instantly liked it and had to look it up. After a little research I found out it's by one of Conor Oberst's many projects (at first I thought it sounded like him... turns out it was him) 

This weekend we are going to the cinema to watch chappie. What will you be doing this weekend? 

xo

Peter Doherty at Brixton Jamm

On Monday last week we went to see Peter Doherty play at the Brixton Jamm. It was one of 4 shows (he played 2 on Sunday and 2 more on Monday). We attended the 1st Monday set, which started about 8pm.

He played one of my favourite songs of his, Lost Art of Murder, as well as a couple of other Babyshambles and Libertines songs, including Delivery and What Katie Did. And of course, he played songs from his solo album too.

This time he looked quite well (read healthy) compared to previous times we've seen him live. Here's hoping he stays clean.

And in other news we're gonna see The Strokes in London this summer! If any of you are going let me know :)

xo

Revlon ColorStay Eyeshadow Quad in Precocious

A couple of months back, when I met my cousin in London we did a bit of shopping. In TK Maxx I got an eyeshadow quad from the Revlon ColorStay line in Precocious.

It features a sparkly silver, a medium dark grey, a dusty pink and a purple shade. The moment I saw it I knew I had to get it (even though I don't wear eyeshadow that much) as the colours just looked so beautiful together and also I wanted to try some purple on my lids to see if it made my brown eyes stand out a bit more. 

It promises 16 hours of wear with silky shades that are blendable and don't fade, smudge or crease. Indeed do they not crease even on my oily eyelids, and that's without a primer. I really like this palette as it is long lasting, easy to blend, has beautiful shades and it's quite affordable. 

Find Revlon ColorStay™ Eyeshadow Quad in Precocious in Boots and Superdrug.

xo

Breton Stripe Cardigan

Coat: H&M // Bag: Topshop // Cardigan: H&M // Jeans: Topshop // Shoes: Adidas

(Similar: Coat, Bag, Cardigan)

These pictures are from our trip to Mexico. This was at Parque Fundidora, where I found the remains of the Luminasia exhibition as they were being removed and got some sneaky pictures with it. The next outfit post, if I'm not mistaken, will feature my new haircut that I got last week. 

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Berghaus Haloway Jacket

Last week I was kindly sent the Haloway Insulated Hydroloft™ Jacket to try and review. Even though it's almost spring, it's still quite cold (we've had some hailstone action in the past couple of days) so it's no surprise that this jacket is coming very handy. 

One of the first things I noticed when I tried the Haloway Jacket on is how lightweight it is, which makes it very comfortable, easy to wear and layer over clothes. It has a nice, feminine shape that goes in at the waist and a very subtle dog tooth print finish on the fabric. 

As mentioned before, the jacket features synthetic Hydroloft™ insulation, which is highly breathable and does not absorb water, while the use of body mapping and water & wind resistant fabric ensures you get warm where you need it the most. The Haloway Jacket also provides added protection with an adjustable & detachable hood, fitted cuffs and two zipped felted pockets.

After a couple of days wearing this jacket I can definitely say that it is wind resistant (I haven't fully tested it in the rain so can't comment on water resistance) it's very comfortable and warm. The only issue I had was with the zip, which proved troublesome when trying to do it up but with a bit of practice I got there in the end. Overall, I would recommend this jacket if you are looking for a durable, good quality outerwear piece that will protect you from the weather and last you many years. 

Find the Haloway Insulated Hydroloft™ Jacket* and more outdoor clothing on the Berghaus website.

xo

PS. Find out how to win £250 worth of Berghaus vouchers here.

Avon Naturals Chocolate Body Scrub

Normally, I try to keep my skincare routine as simple as possible but like to venture into the unknown from time to time. On this occasion I decided to give Avon Naturals Body Care Indulging Chocolate Body Scrub a try.

This body scrub invites you to luxuriate in the fragrance of luscious chocolate and claims to leave skin feeling cleansed and conditioned. To use just massage on the skin and rinse thoroughly.

The truth is I ordered this scrub because it was chocolate scented, though I didn't expect it to smell this nice, just like chocolate butter cream icing, so delicious! It also has a mousse-like consistency with very small scrubbing particles that are almost invisible.

Avon Naturals Chocolate Body Scrub is easy to use and not at all messy. I just apply it, massage and rinse and it leaves my skin feeling very smooth and soft.

I would recommend this product if you are looking for a gentle, affordable and delicious smelling body scrub.

Find Avon Naturals Chocolate Body Scrub online here.

xo

Blue Turtle Neck

Turtle Neck: H&M // Bag: Rowallan // Coat: H&M // Trainers: Adidas // Trousers: H&M 

(Similar: Turtle Neck, Bag, Coat, Trousers)

Still got outfit pictures with my 'old' hair, but worry not, as there will be pictures with the new hair cut soon. Have a nice weekend!

xo

PS. Find out how to win £250 worth of Berghaus vouchers here.

Visiting Riviera Maya

Back in 2013 we went to visit my family in Mexico and our parents kindly gifted us a weekend away in the Riviera Maya. Our hotel was in Playa del Carmen, right around the corner from the main pedestrian avenue Quinta Avenida, full of shops and restaurants, as well as being a couple of minutes walk from the beach. 

The great thing about the Riviera Maya is that there is so much to do you definitely won't get bored: there is obviously the beaches (which are absolutely gorgeous with white sand and turquoise sea) where you can sunbathe or go for a swim; there are also many clubs and bars, especially in Cancun, if you want to go out for a drink; theme parks like Xel Ha and Xcaret with aquatic and eco-tourism activities such as snorkelling, cenote or cave exploration, and even swimming with dolphins; you could go and visit the neighbouring archaeological sites such as Tulum (or even Chichen Itza if you have a whole day to spare). And of course, the food: Mexican food is world heritage as well as my favourite type of food. 

I had been to Cancun before with my family, but that was years ago when I was very little so don't remember much. It was great and lots of fun making new memories in Riviera Maya with my husband on this occasion which was like the honeymoon we didn't have straight after our wedding in 2012. 

I would recommend booking a package with flight, transportation to and from airports, and hotel as it is generally cheaper this way. Also if available in a package, choose to have your breakfast at the hotel as it saves you time in the morning: after you get ready have some breakfast and you are ready to go. And last but not least enquire if you can book any tours to ruins or theme parks from the comfort of your hotel's own lobby, but do shop around as it might be cheaper to take a bus from the station. We booked a day trip to Chichen Itza from our hotel but we took a bus to Tulum (which was closer) and explored the ruins by ourselves. 

Find honeymoon packages to the Riviera Maya and other destinations on PerfectHoneymoonsAbroad.co.uk

This is a sponsored post.

xo

PS. Find out how to win £250 worth of Berghaus vouchers here.

Hair Inspiration

source: pinterest

I love long hair, and always have ever since I was little as for me it's kind of a symbol of ultimate femininity, though recently, after seeing Edie Campbell in the YSL Black Opium advert with that haircut it made me want to embrace that haircut again after giving it a try a few years back when the whole scene kid fashion was around.

The good thing about long hair is that it helps keep you warmer in the winter haha but it is a nightmare waiting for it to dry with a cold head and I hate using heat on my hair as I don't want to damage it, as well as being very time consuming. It's also annoying when you're trying to do the zip up on your coat or jacket and your hair is so long it gets on the way. It was getting quite tangly on the ends so that was it.

I went today to get my hair cut (I showed the stylist the last 2 pictures) and she cut my hair in nice layers and even though she advised not to have a fringe I went for it anyway. This was probably one of the very few times where I wasn't worried about keeping the length and she didn't really cut it as short as I was expecting (an extra 1 or 2 inches would have been great) and I was also expecting the ends to be layered as well, not blunt but oh well, it still looks fine. Next time I'll just have to emphasize on the 'no blunt ends' thing. See the end result on my Instagram.

xo

PS. Find out how to win £250 worth of Berghaus vouchers here.

American Apparel at BuyTshirtsOnline

BuyTshirtsOnline - a wholesale, printing and embroidery website - kindly sent me an American Apparel item to try and review. I chose the Tri-Blend Light Weight Raglan Pullover, as my last sweatshirt from Uniqlo got ruined at an amusement park slide last month. 

The American Apparel Raglan Pullover has a knit texture which is very soft, and even though it's lightweight it's still quite warm and super comfortable. The colour is a bit darker than I expected but I still like it nonetheless. This top has got a bit of room for layering but can be worn on it's own as well and it can be dressed up or down. I received a size small which fits perfectly, even on my tiny wrists. It looks like it's really good quality and I can't wait to style it and show you. 

Find the American Apparel Tri-Blend Light Weight Raglan Pullover* for £10.62 (RRP £32) on BuyTshirtsOnline.

xo

PS. Find out how to win £250 worth of Berghaus vouchers here.

#IceColdAdventures and £250 Voucher Giveaway with Berghaus

As much as I get cold with the slightest temperature drop, I would love to go skiing one day just to experience it. Doing a bit of research I discovered that there are quite a few skiing destinations within the UK and since Scotland is a country I'd like to visit, maybe turning it into an ice cold adventure at Ben Nevis would be a great idea. 

And for my trip I would wear either one of these options below. I know the left one looks like it wouldn't be very warm but the Hartley Insulated Mac offers warmth and weather protection, plus I love the trench coat style. The middle jacket is the Cinderdale Hydroloft Mac, which features waterproof fabric and insulation, as well as a stylish faux fur trim on the hood. And last but not least, the Barkley Hydrodown Jacket has water and wind resistant fabric, plus water repellent down for insulation. 

The great news is that Berghaus is giving away a £250 voucher to spend on their products, perfect if you are planning to go on #IceColdAdventures soon, or even to keep you warm and cosy until summer arrives. 

All you have to do is follow Inspirations Have I None on GFC or Bloglovin (links on sidebar) and follow Berghaus on Twitter or Instagram and tweet or mention Berghaus on a picture or video of an "Ice cold adventure" that you took or would like to take using the hashtag #IceColdAdventures. Full terms and conditions here. Good luck!

xo

PS. Last chance to enter for your chance to win a £10 Arcadia voucher here. Ends tonight!

New In: January 2015

H&M turtle neck jumper £7 and wool cardigan £10 // Good Things Manuka Honey Creamy Cleanser and Sweet Snuggles chocolate vanilla hand cream // Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Care mini duo £4 and H&M wool trousers £7 // Mexican food I brought back // Mexican & USA beauty products // H&M minimal necklace £2

xo

PS. Have you entered to win a £10 Arcadia voucher here?

Navy & Black

Wool Coat, Cashmere Scarf, Jumper, Trousers: all H&M // Down Jacket: Uniqlo // Shoes: Adidas

(Similar: Coat, Jumper, Trousers) 

Loving my new down jacket and cashmere scarf that I got for Christmas.
It's Friday! Have a nice weekend everyone.

xo

PS. Have you entered to win a £10 Arcadia voucher here?