Monthly Edit: The February Wishlist

February has come around so quickly don't you think!? With Valentines and my Birthday, February is definitely my favourite month.. Not to mention London fashion week! Anyway I've just been playing away with making sets and thought I'd share with you one I made of a wishlist :) 

Expect to see many of these now that I've discovered the joy of making sets lol..

1. Forever 21 make up bag £5.65 - The I need lipstick sums up my make up collection pretty perfectly so when I saw this I thought 'perfect'.

2. Alexander McQueen tote bag £840 - Ahh a girl can wish! This bag is even new mummy appropriate with a enough room for Mum and Baby essentials so really when you think of it, it's a bargain really. You could even call it an investment? Just need the other half to agree.

3. Sophie Hulme shirt £295 - I am a massive fan of Sophie Hulme. Her simple yet classic designs mean that many of her pieces are timeless, again you could even call them investment pieces lol (can you see a pattern here?) 

4. YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick £25 - I already own a couple of these and the quality is fantastic, non drying and a dream to apply. I have 3 on my current wishlist. 

5. Alexander Wang skirt £415 - I think this skirt would look fab with the shirt and in fact most tops I own would look gorgeous with this skirt. However with the price tag I might have to wait or look on the high street instead. At least I would have more money left over to spend on lipstick! :) 

6. Sophie Hulme Purse £240 - I think this is my favourite item on my wishlist. I adore pink for a start and obsessed with Sophie Hulme too. Gorgeous and practical. Brilliant!

7. Alexander McQueen Skull Butterfly Necklace £195 - I love Alexander McQueen and especially the jewellery. This necklace is feminine yet bold I also love the ring to match. 

So there you have it. A little wishlist for February. Don't be surprised to see a Birthday and Valentines edition as I'm working on them right now lol.  

Siobhan xxx

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Review: Miracle Bump Creme and Oil*

Miracle Bump contacted me a little while back and asked of I'd like to try their products and to be honest I jumped at the chance to try their products after looking into the company. Right from the beginning of my pregnancy I have being using products to avoid and minimise stretch marks so it was certainly something I wanted to be involved in! 

A few weeks later I was sent these two little beauties from Miracle Bump to try out and have been using them since. They were even featured in my recent faves post a while back here. They are designed with pregnant bellies in mind and claim to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy.

This picture was taken as soon as I got the parcel!

What they say:

'Our rich & velvety skin care range is designed to nourish and protect your skin during and post pregnancy. We have carefully designed the 'Miracle Bump Method' to ensure you know how to use our products to gain the best possible results. Our Mission is to Keep your body beautiful.'

The packaging of the samples I were sent are lovely and I couldn't wait to get started using them. I popped on the oil and balm immediately and was pleasantly surprised by the scent - white chocolate! - or at least that's what it smelt like to me anyway. I was in love at first smell! T

he consistency of the oil was divine, not too thick, or too thin and didn't leave a greasy film on my stomach either - in fact it felt almost dry oil like to me. I then slapped on the balm too and was immediately surprised by how thick and indulgent the consistency of the product was.

I have found that the balm worked best when warmed in the palm on my hand first and then applied in sweeping motions to the areas I wanted to. In the beginning I used both of these products mixed together and applied them to my thighs, hips, bump and boobs but since then I've changed to using the oil on my boobs only and the balm to my bump and hips and that's simply because I'm being stingy as its running out lol. 

The creme balm - you can see the ultra thick consistency here! Love..

The company ethics are to be admired and believe in only using the best ingredients possible and most importantly the purest. These products are fab for sensitive skins as they don't contain any nasties and therefore great for most pregnant woman as many will find their skin is more sensitive than usual. 

I have been known to suffer here and there with eczema and can say this didn't irritate it or worsen it, if anything I found it soothing and the balm worked well as a barrier cream between my skin and clothes too.

Did it work at preventing stretch marks I hear you ask? Well the honest answer is I don't know, I've used these and other products religiously from the beginning of my pregnancy so it would be hard to say what has worked and what hasn't however I would say I am impressed with the quality of the products, and purity of the products so would recommend them to any pregnant lady out there. The balm is thicker than any other cream I have used during pregnancy and a little really does go a long way. They are pricey products but you can't put a price on beautiful skin I guess lol.

The two products retail at:

Oil: £45 for 100mls 

Bump Creme: £50 200mls or £90 500mls

For a full list of their products please check their website out here 

Overall I think these are two fantastic products and if your looking to indulge in your pregnancy I would look no further.

 My friend has just found out that she is pregnant and I plan on buying her the creme and giving it to her at her baby shower, she is also a chocolate fanatic so I know she will love this! 

Has anyone else tried anything from Miracle Bump? What did you think of them? Or what did you use during your pregnancy? I'd love to hear...

Siobhan xxx

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Winter Edit: Perfect A/W Flat Boots

Hiya Girlies, Hope your all well and starting to indulge in the Autumn weather!? Cosy knits and layers anyone!? I'm really excited about the weather turning colder as it was getting harder and harder to dress my bump - there was only so many maxi dresses I could wear!

Seeing as I can't indulge in the Autumn Winter styles I'd like since I'm pregnant - boo! So instead I have been obsessing over Boots! Mainly flat styles as I don't want to be wobbling all over with this extra weight in front of me. Oh yes its very glamorous being pregnant in Winter! Anyway here are a few of my favourite styles this season...

Topshop AUGUST Classic Chelsea Boots £60 - Here

These boots will look gorgeous this season with some skinny Jeans for everyday cool! Pair with this season's must have - The Pink Coat! You really cant go wrong with these little ankle boots.

Oasis Sophie Leather Riding Boot £85.00 - Here

I love the suede panelling on these boots - you can also get the same boots without the suede - they are so classic and would go with so many outfits. Very versatile and in my own opinion they look a lot more expensive than their £85.00 price tag.

Topshop ARRIVA Heavy Chealsea Boot £62.00 - Here

Love these boots! You can also get these boots in Black however I'm kind of in love with these Oxblood ones - perfect colour and can see myself wearing these loads if I was to get them. Want!

River Island Black Zip Trim Biker Boots £45.00 - Here

These Boots look fab on and at such an affordable price too. They will really add to any outfit and would look great with skinny jeans, leggings, skirts and dresses. These are definitely a good buy!

ZARA Flat Leather Boot £99.00 - Here

I ended up going to ZARA for some boots this season and while I was in there I then saw about a million that I then wanted too - typical! And these are on my want list. I love the deep chocolate colour and think they would look really lovely over Christmas - Sorry to say the C word but it's not actually that far away lol! There is also a gorgeous heeled pair of boots in ZARA that I've fallen for but think flats are the way to go for now. 

 

Tory Birch Kiernan Riding Boot £430 - Here

They might be pricey but these are so worth it. Perfection in a boot I'd say. They would no doubt see you through to future seasons and the quality is fantastic too. I have had Tory Birch boots and shoes in the past and I can say they are extremely comfy and the quality were second to none. These are on my want list for sure.

What style is your favourite? What boots have you picked up this year? Or what are you lusting after?

Thanks for reading and speak soon 

Love Siobhan xxx

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London Fashion Week SS14: Burberry Prorsum

For me the Burberry Prosurm Show was the highlight of London Fashion Week Spring Summer 2014. The show was so very me and as extravagant as some of the pieces were I can completely see myself making them my own. A Burberry Trench has been on the top of my wishlist for a long time and so I look forward each year to see what twist has been put on the forever classic.

Christopher Bailey has gone all girly with the pretty pastels and cute details, yet the cuts ensure the looks are more grown up than little girl. Check out the detailing on the embroidered trench! What a beaut.

Cara and Jourdan showing their fun side in the beauty booth

Pastel Hues - Perfect for next season

I really need this bag

Ladylike chic with pencil skirts and polka dot shirts

Pretty in Pink - I just love this Blush hue!

A bit of FROW there for you

The Makeup Look



The inspiration behind the look was 'English Rose' which to me sums up the overall look of the girls brilliantly. Obviously Burberry Beauty was used to create the stunning looks.

Eyes - to recreate this look you need the new Pink Rose eye quad lightly washed over the lids and also below. Mac and Nars would also have complimentary eye shadows that would suit this look. I would also recommend Tom Ford and YSL.

Face - To get the youthful, glowing complexion Burberry Fresh Glow Golden Radiance was lightly applied to the models faces. Apply in areas that need more coverage and for an extra glow mix with a liquid highlighter. MAC Strobe Cream would also work perfectly for this look mixed with MAC face and body. Cheeks were flushed with Earthy Blush by Burberry - a suits all kind of shade. 

Lips - Lips were left in their natural state - if you like adding a subtle nude colour would set this look off perfectly. Something like MAC Freckletone would also work for this look. I would add a nude lip liner to blend the look together. 

To bring together the whole look ensure you add pastel coloured nails from pinks, yellows and violets. 

What did everyone else think of the show? What was your favourite show of LFW?

Love Siobhan xxx

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