Usually, Im a hater of fake tan. It smells weird, its patchy, the colour is really orange and it lasts until it rains! But as a poor student that can't afford a holiday this year, i've come to the conclusion I've gotta fake it till I make it, so on the hunt I went for a good fake tan. I was literally over whelmed when I went into boots to look for one, so much so that the first time I went I actually walked out with nothing because I just couldn't make a decision - (Sorry for dragging you in Linds). But I went again and found this little gem from Rimmel which has totally changed my perception of fake tan for good!
The formulation is a mousse consistency which is actually more like a foam when it come out the pump - super weird I know, but the lightness of the formula makes the application really easy. I just put a couple of pumps onto a tanning mit and buffed away. It dried in two minutes which is amazing, meaning you don't feel all gross and sticky after wards and it only took 1 hour to develop - even better - no waiting around for 3 hours like some tans- seriously who has time for that?!
Considering the colour was light I really did notice quite a difference in colour - probably because I have the skin tone of a vampire, but I got loads of compliments on how tanned I looked which always seals the deal on a product! I went for a matte colour which I think gave a more natural looking tan, so it wasn't too obvious it was faked! The best thing about this product though is it lasted an entire week and it wore off really well meaning I wasn't left with weird patches of tan and moreover its really affordable at like 1/4th of the price of brands like St Tropez. Literally cannot rave about this product enough and it has fully restored by faith in fake tan, and I think I will be faking it all summer long!

Let me know in the comments if you've tried this or other really great drug store fake tans!

Caitlin B xo

When your student funds are low and you can no longer even afford branded tampons - (£3.40 is that some kind of sick joke?! the figure nearly made me faint, besides the fact I was nearly haemorrhaging), luxury hair products every beauty bloggers are raving about cough *Oribe dry texturing spray* are a definite no. So as a result I scoured the high street to find a cheaper high street alternative, and tah dah I think I found it. Presenting... The Charles Worthington Dry Texturising Spray.

Im a big fan of messy, bed head, un done styles so for anyone thats similar, this is the perfect product. It adds a bit of grit (in a good way) volume and texture to the hair to give a more edgy un done look which gives you that bed hair not tried vibe. It's also really good for anyone who has really silky straight hair that doesn't hold a style, I use this when I've created waves or curls with my straightens and it really helps to hold the style all day. It gives a lot of extra volume in the roots and all round just makes my hair look thicker, volumized and creates a bit of interest through texture. A lovely product at a much more affordable price! I'm definitely reaching for this more than my sea salt sprays this year as it gives a much better finish and also brushes out so awesome when you don't want to have to wash your hair after using it!

Let me know in the comments if you've tried this or have other cheap texturising spray alternatives!

Caitlin B xo

“Between porn and studio romantic comedies, we get the message loud and clear that we are doing it all wrong. Our bedsheets aren’t right. Our moves aren’t right. Our bodies aren’t right."

For anyone that knows me, or has been following this blog for a while, you'll know I'm not nude lipsticks biggest fan. For me I always fear I'm running the risk of the old 00's foundation matted out lip look that we all used to attempt rock in high school, so as a general rule I try and steer clear. I have naturally pretty rosy lips in colour so trying to find a nude that suits my complexion has been a task, until I read a little feature in glamour magazine last week, that gave a run down of different tones to try out for different complexions. As I suspected for rosy lips and pale skin it said to steer clear of classic light nudes as it will totally wash you out - which yep I had figured out by now, but it suggested in stead to try out more peachy tones. Hence, off I trotted to Harvey Nichols to find a peachy toned nude to add to my lipstick stash.

Unsurprisingly, I found myself at the Mac stand, swatching all the nudes they had to offer, when I discovered a shade I'd never seen before - Peach Blossom. Suggested in the name, its a peachy toned nude with orange undertones, meaning it doesn't wash out pale skin tones and instead enhanced the more yellowy tones in your skin. The shade is in a creme sheen formula so its super hydrating, and has a slightly glossy finish which is really gorgeous when it catches the light- perfect for spring! Its such a perfect day time colour, and I don't think I will be taking it off my lips all spring.

Caitlin B xo