With the transition into Spring, these products are definitely evidence of me switching up things especially when it comes to my skincare and also my choice in summery pinks, opting for lighter moisturisers and also shades that i've not really worn previously.

Starting with skincare, these past few weeks i've been neglecting my skincare routine especially when it comes to serums as I just can't seem to find any that are working for me at the moment but i've found some amazing moisturising products that my skin has been loving. The Yves Rocher Serum Vegetal Wrinkles & Radiance Day Cream* (£21) is honestly the nicest day cream that i've ever used. It's great for giving my skin the hydration and nourishment it needs throughout the day but it's also so lightweight that it sinks right in meaning it's great when you're in a rush. Another skincare product i've been loving is the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask* (£23), which i've been using 3-4 times a week overnight ot give my skin some TLC as it tends to really dry out overnight, so using this has really been helping my skin and i've really noticed a different.

Onto the beauty bits and as I mentioned i've really been embracing the summery pink shades as i've never really thought that they suited me but apparently they do. Starting with the cheeks and the L'oreal Nude Maqigue BB Blush (£7.99) has been my go to blush these past few weeks. It's like no other blush that i've used before as it's like a cream/silicone blush that comes out clear but blends to a lovely pink pop of colour. Moving onto the lips and a lip pencil i've loving is the MeMeMe Cosmetics 'English Rose' Lip Glide* (£6.95). The velvet finish to this is really lovely and isn't drying at all, which is great as love a matte finish but I cannot stand how drying they can be. The shade of this is also lovely and good option for a light pink that isn't too nude.

A couple of random beauty favourites that I thought i'd throw in as they've really impressed me over the past few months. A mascara that i've really been enjoying is the MeMeMe Cosmetics Dark & Divine Mascara* (£8) as it is amazing at lengthening thr lashes but also giving them some a,azimg definitiom. The wand is a plastic wand so it really grips the lashes and just works wonders. Last random favourite comes from Claudia Louch, a brand that has really impressed me and the Mineral Compact Pressed Powder* (£52.50) has replaced my trusty Rimmel Clear Complexion Powder. Now I know this is pricey but coming from a skin expert, you know you can trust it. The powder itself is a lovely pressed powder that sets my makeup like no other and I don't find having to repowder throughout the day as it really works to soak up any oil and reduces shine throughout the day. Also this is available im a wide range of different shades, which is always a good thing as it can work for anyone.

So those are the products that have really impressed me over the past cuple of months!

What products have you been loving this past month?

With the Spring weather fully settled in not only are we switching our chunky sweaters for strappy tops, but we're also switching up the hair and body products ready for Summer. Yves Rocher is a brand that I have been loving over the last few months and their hair/body products are perfect for getting us girls ready for summer. 

Hair and body care has always been an important part of my beauty regime, but is something I also can slack on quite easily especially when it comes to hair styling products and body butters, some of us just don't have the time but with the help of these Yves Rocher products, they make tedious beauty regimes a thing of the past.

Starting with hair care, something that I don't share enough of even though i'm constantly trying out new products but i'm always on the hunt for a good shampoo that just cleans the hair and removes any product build up. The Yves Rocher Delicate Cleansing Cream* (£6.90) is an amazing shampoo that leaves my hair feeling not only clean, but also soft and silky. Usually cleansing shampoos are quite foaming, meaning that they dry out the hair but the formula of this is non foaming, which is an added bonus as it doesn't leave my hair feeling stripped or dry.

Following on from the cleansing cream i've been following up with the Yves Rocher Rinsing Vinegar* (£11.30), which I know doesn't sound very pleasant but this raspberry scented vingar is amazing for giving the hair that shine it often lacks. Now i've only used this a couple of times, but it is really gentle on the hair and leaves it looking shing and healthy.

Now these next two products can be used on both the body and the hair, which are great as multi tasking products are always life savers, especially when you have a busy schedule like me. The Yves Rocher Lagoon Hair & Body Wash* (£3.20) is a lovely yet gentle aloe infused product that is great for cleansing the hair but also lovely on the skin, leaving it feeling soft and clean. This is also great for travelling and i'll for sure be taking this on holiday with me. 

Lastly is a product that I have absolutely loved and is one that i've not used anything like before. The Yves Rocher Monoi Precious Dry Oil* (£14.90) is a lovely summery scented dry oil that i've been using on the ends of my hair to help eith my split ends, but it's also great for topping up and maintaining a tan. I've not had chance to test out how well this helps with a tan but the I can imagine the shimmer pigments really make a tan glow.

So those are a few products that i've been loving recently from Yves Rocher!

What products are getting you summer ready?

As you can tell, even though i've been adding new pieces to my collection, the majority of these pieces are quite simple and not too much of a statement piece. Pieces like these are great pieces to have in any jewellery collection if you ask me, as they can be worn in so many different ways and with so many different outfits that the possibilities are endless.

For a while now i've been on the hunt for some longer necklaces, as I don't really own many that haven't gone all green. When I first saw that H&M were releasing a Coachella range, I was so excited to see what accessories they would come out with as I just knew i'd love it. When I saw the H&M Loves Coachella 6-Pack Necklaces (£9.99), I just knew I had to have them especially as they were such a bargain. Admittedly not all of the necklaces I would wear, but the majority I love especially the crystal necklace, the long tassel necklace and the half moon necklace. All of these i've been layering up and I just love the way that they look on a daily basis.

Also when it comes to jewellery, earrings are another that i'm constantly adding into my collection as I have both lobes pierced twice. I'm not a huge fan of dangly earrings, so I stick to studs but I try to find some quirky yet pretty designs. When I was contacted by Gemporia, to pick out a piece of jewellery I instantly started perusing their earrings because I knew their selection would be made of the best metals, as I sometimes have reactions to cheap metal. These Sterling Silver Diamond Cut Earrings* (£18), are a beautiful pair and the heart shape gives a girly touch to them. I've been wearing them so much recently and they give such an elegant touch to any outfit. Make sure to check out Gemporia as they have a huge selection of products, at amazingly affordable prices.

Have you picked up any new accessories recently?

It's been a little while since I posted on a Sunday and i've missed it a little, but if i'm honest i've been so busy that nothing exciting has been happening to really update or share with you guys. However, with the bank holiday just been and gone, I finally got some time to chill out and catch up with one of my good friends over Afternoon Tea at Bills, which I just had to let you in on.

I've never had the traditional English Afternoon Tea, but it is something i've always wanted to do as I love tea and cake! When my friend Abbie suggested going to Bills to try out their version of afternoon tea I instantly said yes, and i'm so happy I did!

So on bank holiday Saturday, Abbie and myself ventured down to our local Bills just shy of 2.30pm, when the Afternoon Tea starts (we weren't keen or anything!), where we were seated, ordered our food and eagerly waited to see what was in store. I wasn't quite expecting what we got but served on a three tier cake stand, we had a lovely variety of finger sandwiches, cakes including the most delicious brownies and then.. scones!!! As well as a huge pot of tea, which we both had a good three cups of each and still half the pot remained.

The sandwiches weren't really my cup of tea, mainly because I didn't like the majority of the fillings but they were a nice touch. The cakes however, oh my god, they were yummy! I think they mix it up each time, but we had the most delicious chocolate brownies, a strawberry cream tart, some sort of sponge cake and then a frosted marshmallow. We didn't actually make it all the way through the cakes, as the scones were really filling and weren't they yummy! I love a good scone! 

If you haven't had Afternoon Tea at Bills then i'd highly recommend trying it out as you will not be disappointed! 

As for what's been happening otherwise, not a lot. Work is so so busy as we've just launched in the UK and we have had a load of school events, where we put on fashion shows to not only raise brand awareness but also money for the schools themselves. If you want to go check out the company I work for, then visit our website, FG4!

Hope you're all well and enjoyed your bank holiday as much as I did!

Now when I first started wearing makeup, I wore the bare minimum of foundation, mascara and possibly powder as my skin used to be quite oily. So i've tried to keep this quite minimal but also affordable, so everything here you can pick up in either Boots or Superdrug.

Starting with foundation and one of my favourite foundations, especially for spring/summer is the Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation (£8.99). This one is lovely for everyday use and has a medium coverage that feels quite light on the skin. Now if this had been available back in the day, i'd of definitely use this over the Maybelline Dream Matte Mouse (who else remembers that stuff?!). It also gives your skin a lovely fresh glow, which is great if you're tired as it makes you look more awake.

As I mentioned I loved a good powder back in the day and the one I have always used, and still do is the Rimmel Clear Complexion Powder (£3.99). This powder is just a great powder, that really helps to set you foundation and also helps to stop your skin looking shiny throughout the day. Another powder product that isn't neccesary but nice to try out is a blusher and the Makeup Revolution Powder Blusher (£1) are great! They have loads of shades and they are only £1, bargain! 

Another product that isn't necessary but if you're already confident enough to give bronzing and highlighting a go, a palette is the best way forward. One that I really enjoy is the Sleek Face Form Palette (£10.99) as this has a lovely blusher, highlighter and bronzer all in one, and all of the shades are subtle enough so you can't really make any mistakes when applying it. It's also really handy as it has a decent sized mirror so it's good to have in your handbag.

Onto the eyes and mascara is all you really need just to give your lashes a little lift. A favourite of mine is the Rimmel Extra 3D Lash Mascara (£) as it's a great mascara for just giving your lashes a bit of length and curl to them, that also lasts nicely throughout the day. If you're maybe wanting to delve into eyeshadow, again a palette is the best way to go and one i've been loving is the Makeup Revolution I Heart Obsession Pure Cult Palette* (£3.99). This has 10 shades in, of which would suit any eye colour and all of the shades can be worn quite subtle or built up. Not to mention, another absolute bargain!

Lastly is lips and the only lip products I used when I first started wearing makeup, were really gloopy lip glosses. Now I don't own any lip glosses, believe it or not but a nice alternative that is still quite sheer are the Makeup Revolution Ultra Velour Lip Cream* (£3). They have 10 different shades of these, which are all really wearable and they are so light that you don't even notice that you're wearing them. What is great also, is that they aren't sticky! There is nothing worse than getting your hair stuck to your lipgloss!

So those are a few products that i'd recommend for a makeup starter kit. Now not all of these products are completely necessary but I thought i'd cover an entire makeup look that was budget friendly and easily accessible.

What products would you have in your starter makeup kit?

Now, i'm kind of boring really so i've kept it to 10 facts for the time being as I couldn't think of many more and I didn't want to bore you too much but hopefully these facts will give you a little more insight into me and my life.

1. I am a natural redhead - Some of you may know this as I have mentioned it before and I don't really hide it, i'll happily tell anyone but yes my hair is not naturally the colour that you see. I've been dying it this colour for a good five years or so now, which is crazy to think about but I just prefer it. Also if I wanted to get my natural hair back, it would be one tricky task.

2. I drive like an idiot - Let's just say i'm not your typical 'woman driver' and I detest being called one, because I drive like an right nutter. I just love the adrenaline and I hate being stuck behind slow drivers.

3. I am so scared of peacocks - Ever since I was little i've been petrified of peacocks as they always seemed to chase me for some reason and it scared the crap out of me. Now whenever I see one I literally run a mile!

4. My favourite food is pasta - Honestly if I could eat it for every meal and not get fat, I would!

5. Going to Paris is my biggest dream - I'm not a huge dream kind of person, but one thing that will make my dreams come true is going to Paris. Every time i've tried to go, it has fallen through and i've somewhat given up hope but one day, one day!

6. I am obsessed with the Kardashians - Everyone has that guilty pleasure and the Kardashians is mine. I can honestly watch it on repeat, all day long and I wouldn't get bored.

7. I'm an only child - No brothers or sisters for me, which kind of sucked growing up as it was quite lonely but I wouldn't have it any other way as it's made me the independent person I am today.

8. I've only been in love once - Just had to slip that one in there.. a bit smooshy but i've only ever had one boyfriend of who I absolutely adore.

9. I am a shopper addict - I love shopping, what girl doesn't?! Give me an unlimited amount of money to spend in Topshop and I will buy everything in sight!

10. I've always had a cat as a pet - Throughout my 21 years of life, i've always had a cat as pet. I love cats and it'll be weird when I move out, as it'll be the first time that i've not had a cat. 

So those are a few random facts about me, hopefully I didn't bore you along the way and you've learnt a little more about me.

Tell me a random fact about you!

Stepping away from the berry shades is usually what tends to happen during the warmer months and I always seem to opt for more pinky shades. Recently i've really been enjoying shades that this time last year I probably would have steered clear from, which is a nice transition and I thought some of you may like these shades too!

Starting off with my most recent lipstick edition, the Max Factor 'Stardust Pink' Lipstick (£7.99). This lipstick has been a replacement for MAC 'Lovelorn' Lipstick (£15.50), which I temporarily lost but both of these shades are the perfect light pink for us who can't pull off nude pinks. Both of these shades are super subtle but still buildable and look lovely for an everyday subtle spring makeup look. Now the Stardust Pink is a little more nude than Lovelorn but both shades I have loved wearing the past few weeks!

Onto a more colourful pink and a lipstick I have loved for quite a while is MAC 'Lustering' Lipstick (£15.50), which is a lovely rose pink shade that again is quite subtle due to it's lustre finish but gives a lovely summery pop to the lips. Another MAC pick for spring is MAC 'Plumful' Lipstick (£15.50) as this shade is a lovely toned down plum that you can pull off anytime of the year. This is probably my most worm MAC lipstick and one I know a lot of people love!

My last pick comes from Nars, a brand that I love and need to try more of but one thing I do know is that their lip pencils are amazing. The Nars 'Rikugien' Satin Lip Pencil (£19) is a lovely peach pink that has such a lovely sheen to it that I could never really pull off with my usual black outfits, so I saved it for summer for when I opt more for lighter colours. This finish of this is beautiful and I need to try more shades from their lip pencil range.

What are your Spring lip picks?

I'd seen a few of these skincare trials previously and I always wondered how to get on board, and how much fun they'd be, so I was really excited to see what this trial had to offer. Also being apart of the select 100 bloggers to be apart of this trial was pretty cool if you ask me!

As i'd not really used many cleansing milks before I was intrigued to try out some new products from brands i'd not really tried much from before, but with it being a trial we weren't allowed to know what product was which, only the brands that they came from. I completed the trial over the course of a week and finally the results from the trial are in!

Sample A - Guerlain Secret de Purete Cleansing Milk (£27.90)
This first sample was the one that definitely surprised me somewhat, and is the only one that i've actually finished the entire pot of. Firstly I noticed how gentle it was on the skin, but also how refreshing and moisturising it was. I definitely found thay my skin wasn't as dry and irritated after cleansing but it was also left feeling so fresh and clean, you know when you know a cleanser has done a good job - this is one of them.
48.8% - Would use this again, including me!

Sample B - Clarins Cleansing Milk (Normal Skin) (£17.15)
This second cleanser wasn't one of my favourites, mainly because of thr scent but also the green colour to it, it just reminded me of sun lotion and not in a good way. It did an okay job at removing makeup but I found that it wasn't amazing on eye makeup and I also found my skin felt somewhat irritated after cleansing with this. Maybe if I tried the dry skin version of this I might get on better with it.
35% - Would use again, me i'm not so sure.

Sample C - Caudalie Gentle Cleansing Milk (£28.50)
The third sample is one that I already own, so i've used this previously and I knew what product this was as soon as I smelt this. I love this cleanser, especially for a gentle cleanser as it is so good to the skin, especially sensitive skin. It also has a lovely fresh scent that also lesves your skin feeling refreshed and clean.
36.3% - Would use again, me included!

Sample D - Vichy Purete Thermale Soothing Cleansing Milk (Normal Skin) (£11.50)
This sample was another firm favourite of mine, mainky because it was slighlty thicker to the other cleansing milks on offer and I found it just helped to boost my skin moisture. It was also really soothing for my skin and I found it cooling the skin down when I used this, which felt lovely. Vichy is a brand i've not tried before but this has really impressed me, so I may have to browse their skincare in the future.
37.5% - Would use again, me definitely - might even purchase the full size!

Sample E - Eucerin DermatoClean Mild Cleansing Milk (£8.50)
This one actually really surprised me when I found out that it was by Eucerin, I just didn't expect it to have been by them but I really enjoyed this one and again this pot is almost empty. I found it to be really mild and so gentle on the skin, but it did such a good job - everything you'd want/need it to. It also didn't seem to have a scent, which I often prefer when it comes to skincare as you just know it will usually be really nice to your skin. Also it was the cheapest sample in this cleansing trial, which just goes to show that you don't have to break the bank.
38.8% - Would use again, me included!

Sample F - Nuxe Comforting Cleansing Milk with Rose Petals (£14.50)
This sample I did not like at all, I think I only used this for a few days and soon gave up on it. The first thing that got me was the consistency as it looked as if it had separated but it isn't your typical cleansing milk consistency. Next was the scent and usually rose scented products I can deal with but this literally smells like an old woman's perfume that is way past it's sell by date, if you catch my drift. I just couldn't get on with this one at all, which is a shame really as everyone else seemed to love this one!
50% - Would use again, but it's a no from me.

Sample G - La Roche Posay Physiological Cleansing Milk (£10.20)
This one is another I really enjoyed and I always seem to enjoy any products from La Roche Posay. This one was so gentle on the skin but again the consistency was that little bit thicker, which is why I think I enjoyed this one as much as I did. My skin felt so nourished after and so clean after using this, and I noticed that my skin wasn't irritated at all after cleansing with this. It removed makeup well and again, no scent so this was a winner for me!
60% - Would use again, and I can see why!