Of an evening recently i've been trying to wind down in a different way and not just by scrolling through social media until I decide to go to sleep, so some of these lifestyle favourites are because of that, because i've been switching things up a bit and i've already started to see the benefits in doing so.

One thing i've wanted to do for a while now is to start reading more, especially of an evening after a long day at work as I often just want to switch off for an hour or two. One book i've been absolutely loving is Grace Victory's book No Filter (£7.49), which is essentially a tell all about her life but through her experiences, traumas, relationships.. you name it, it's probably in this book and it's been an amazing read for me. I've learnt a lot from it in terms of mental health but also in terms of loving you for who you are, which I think in this day and age is such a hard thing to do. I'm around two thirds through this book, so I can't give a full review on it but i'd definitely recommend picking it up to anyone. Whilst i've been reading of an evening i've also been working my way through my candle stash, especially as the evenings are getting colder and darker. A firm favourite of mine at the moment is the Yankee Vanilla Cupcake Candle (£19.99), of which a few years back I would of never liked, but with getting older you notice your taste changes and this is just enough sickly sweet for me.

Continuing with taste changing, my actual taste has changed in terms of foods and drinks over the past year or so, and I find myself drinking different beverages when i'm celebrating or just going out with the girls. My current drink of choice is prosecco because it's half the calories of a glass of wine, and let's be honest, i'll take that any day. However sometimes I do like to mix it by adding a liqueur to add some flavour to what can sometimes be a boring glass of prosecco. The Cranes Cranberry & Blood Orange Liqueur* (£15) has been a go to recently for me, as it adds a lovely sweetness to a glass of prosecco, and it tastes absolutely beautiful which for some who don't like prosecco, this could be an easier way to drink it. You can also be a bit more daring and whip up a cocktail with this liqueur, as the team at Cranes have added a few cocktail recipes to the packaging to help inspire you during your next drinking session. 

Another drink i'm beginning to explore is gin, now I hate gin but it is a drink I want to get into essentially again because of the calories, and I find cocktails and fizzy drinks to be so bloating which is rather uncomfortable on a night of dancing. Similarly to the previous drink, for me it's finding what I can add to it in order to make it drinkable and thats where the Luscombe Tonics* come in. Luscombe are a drinks company based down in Devon who specialise in a numerous amount of drinks, and having added tonics to their range I was intrigued to see what these were all about. With having three flavours in the range, classic tonic, elderflower and grapefruit, they give a variety of different flavours to try to spruce up any gin based drink. Personally my favourite has go to be the elderflower tonic, as i've always been a big fan of elderflower and I find mixing with gin to just be a match made in drinks heaven!

Lastly we have a bit of a random lifestyle favourite, but I knew i'd probably get a few questions on it so I thought i'd mention it. Whilst in London last week I found myself browsing in Topshop and found this beautiful Skinny Dip Tap Dat Card Holder (£10) and I just couldn't leave the store without it! I love the embroidery detail to it, and because I am as basic as basic comes I just loved the slogan to it!

What lifestyle bits have you been loving recently?

Blogging events for me were something i'd not done for the first few years of blogging, purely because I felt I didn't have the confidence to attend them but as my passion, and confidence to talk about my blog grew so did my want to attend blogger events. Having now attended a few, I thought i'd share some reasons as why I love blogging events, especially for those who too may feel scared to attend them.

Blog events essentially are the next step to getting yourself and your blog noticed, whilst also meeting more bloggers babes which personally I think is amazing, but I know that sometimes events can be daunting especially if you don't know any or many people attending. So I thought a few tips on finding events and the benefits of attending them would be useful!

You get to meet and network with brands in person - The one thing I love about brands is meeting and getting to know them in person, as I personally feel I learn more, I can ask questions and gain not only knowledge of them but also advice on their products! For me attending blog events it isn't just about the freebies, it's also making relationships with brands who you can then approach to work with on future projects. As they always say, it's who you know not what you know.

The freebies - Now, going to blog events for me aren't all about the freebies, but it's a lovely little extra that makes attending them feel even more fun, and it gives you the opportunity to try products that you probably wouldn't ever of thought to try. I've found some of my favourite products through the freebie bags at blogging events, so it always a lovely bonus!

Over the years that i've been into makeup i've always stuck with the old faithful high street brands, and the only products I really splurge on now from time to time is foundation after exploring more of the higher end brands. Having said that, when it comes to 90% of my makeup bag, you'll find all affordable beauty brands, of whom i'll always love and use.

NYX COSMETICS

NYX have a been a brand us Brits have wanted to try for years, and since it finally made it's way over the pond last year and into most Boots stores, and online at places like ASOS and Debenhams, I myself and many beauty lovers have flocked for their products. Having tried a few of their products, the one area of products that I love NYX for is their lip products, because they are so affordable but also work absolute wonders. A personal favourite of mine is their Lingerie Liquid Lipstick (£7) of which I own a few shades of these, and they are a lovely liquid lipstick that has a long lasting formula and a pretty good shade range also. Another lip product of theirs that I love is their Intense Butter Gloss (£6) of which I never expected to like, but this completely converted my love hate relationship for lip glosses and is probably my most worn lip product from NYX. 

MEMEME COSMETICS

MeMeMe are a brand i've loved for a few years having been introduced to them through blogging back when I first started, and i've had the pleasure of trying out a few of their products. MeMeMe to me are an affordable beauty brand with a boutique feel, especially as their packaging is a little more special, and gives a higher end feel. A few favourites of mine from them are from across their whole range of products, and not just one area in particular. One product that i've loved for quite some time now is their Dark & Divine Mascara* (£8) as this has a plastic wand applicator that just coats my lashes and gives them an amazing amount of volume in just a few sweeps! Unfortunately mine has been that well loved, that it's now ran out but is one i'd repurchase and highly recommend. Another product of theirs that I love is their Blush Me Box* (£9.95) in the shade 'Matte Bronze' of which is currently my go to bronzer as it is a more subtle bronze for us pale skin gals, but is easily build-able to give a lovely bronzed glow!

3INA

3INA are a newer brand to me, after being introduced properly to them a few months back and so far loving their products, so I couldn't not talk about them. Personally I think 3INA are in a realm of their own, as they cater for people like myself but their products are of a artist level, making them a budget yet high quality brand for professionals also! My favourite products hands down is their The Highlighter 201* (£10.95) as it's the perfect everyday highlighter. It's subtle, yet build-able and I absolutely love using this on a day to day basis! Another product that has recently made it's way into my stash is their The Eyebrow Kit* (£15.95) and i'm an absolute sucker for an eyebrow kit, especially one I can use on the go. What I like about this product is that you have the option to use both powder and/or wax to fill in and shape your brows, and the tweezers make it handy to sort out any unruly hairs quickly!

Which affordable beauty brands do you love?

Typically my beauty regime doesn't change too much throughout the year, however having said that there a few products that I often find myself switching to and reaching for during the autumn winter months, purely because it's so flippin' cold!

Starting off with skincare, because this is the one area of my beauty regime that I do have to change during the winter as my skin always tends to go on the drier side, and is often in need of a pick me up. One product that i've used on and off since I purchased it in Feb is the Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate (£37) as my skin has been overly in need of an overnight oil, but in the past couple of days I have been reaching for this. Essentially if you haven't heard anything about this oil, then you need to because it is the best overnight oil to recover your dry skin woes. I do find this oil goes a very long way, as you literally need the tiniest amount to cover the entirety of your skin and trust me when I say that you will wake up with amazing skin come the morning.

For perfume, during the winter months I switch to my more stronger scents and one perfume i've not used in some time is the Paco Rabanne Olympea Perfume (£58.50) which has been a massive favourite of mine for the past couple of years. I typically wear this to death during the winter months, why i'm not sure but I absolutely adore this fragrance, and is one i'd highly recommend. It's a very sexy floral fragrance with notes of vanilla mixed with florals and woody tones, that makes you feel very sophisticated and as if you've got your sh*t together!

When it comes to makeup, this area doesn't really switch much as I typically use the same base products and powder products however I typically switch up the eyeshadow shades and lipstick shades that I wear. One palette that I really don't give enough love is the Urban Decay Smokey Palette (£39.50), which is one of my favourites of the Naked palettes but I just don't wear eyeshadow enough to get full use out if this. It has a beautiful mix of matte shades and shimmer shades that just make for a beautiful smokey eye. As for lipsticks, two shades from MAC that I wear to death in the A/W are two plum toned shades. My firm favourite is MAC Plumful Lipstick (£16.50) which is such a lovely natural plum pink shade that is natural enough to wear on a day to day basis and the lustre finish is just beaut. The other MAC shade that I love is MAC Craving Lipstick (£16.50) which is another plum toned shade that I love however this is an amplified finish which is slightly different to the lustre finish and I love rocking this with a more smokey eye and an evening look.

Finally for nail shades i'm definitely going to be switching to more autumnal hues and although I don't actually use actual nail varnish due to having acrylics and gels, i'm really excited to switch it up from the typical nude shades that I always seem to gravitate towards. Having said that, one of my favourite autumn nail polish shades is Essie Big Spender Nail Polish (£7.99) as its a beautiful plum shade that matches back well to the lipstick shades I typically gravitate towards during autumn.

What products are you looking forward to using during autumn?

Lush, oh Lush why do you have to drop a new collection right when i'm trying to save as much money as I can?! After reading Makeup Savvy's recent post and 'oohing' over all the Lush bits, I too thought i'd pull together a Lush shopping list of all the Lush bits I want in my life, but currently am resisting purchasing!

A few weeks back I saw a few of my fellow blogging gals at the Plymouth Lush store preview night and oh my god was I awe at the new products that were being demoed. It's definitely safe to say that as soon as the Lush Halloween and Christmas collections launch online then that means autumn winter has arrived and it happening.

One product i've wanted to try for an absolute age is the Sleepy Body Lotion (£7.95) purely because every blogger on the planet has raved about how much they love this body lotion. Now i'm typically not a body lotion kind of gal, but having given this a sniff when I was last in Lush I knew that i'd love this. With my skin getting somewhat dry during the winter months I already know that applying this to those dry areas will be an absolute saviour! Another body product that caught my eye whilst browsing their website is their Cup O' Coffee Face & Body Mask (£7.25) even tho I am not a huge fan of coffee, I know this will work wonders on a hangover when my skin is in need of a big pick me up!

Another product launch that got me excited and intrigued is their hair oil treatments and one that caught my eye is their Hair Doctor Hair Oil Treatment (£6.50) as it is said to revive the hair and the scalp to ensure shine and softness. As I always say, my hair is quite damaged so i'm always wanting to try out new products to help revive my hair condition, and not having ever tried any hair products from Lush i'm intrigued to see how these work. 

A cult favourite of mine and every Lush customer on the planet is the Snow Fairy scent and this year it seems that Lush have taken it one step further and have made this as eco friendly as possible by totally getting rid of the packaging.. interesting. The Snow Fairy Naked Body Conditioner (£8.25) essentially works by wetting the solid block and rubbing it all over your body. I'm so intrigued to see how these work, and i'm loving how Lush really take being as eco friendly as possible so seriously! 

Lastly I couldn't not include a couple of bath products that i'm really intrigued by, as Lush are always pushing the boundaries and making new, exciting products! The one product that instantly caught my eye is their Bubble Spinner (£4.95) which essentially is the Lush version of the fidget spinners that have been an absolute rage this summer just gone, and this just instantly excited me! Finally we have the Rocket Science Bath Bomb (£2.95), which just looks so cool and I'm always intrigued to see what new bath bombs they bring out!

What Lush products are you excited to try out?

Spring is probably my favourite season of them all, as it's not too hot and not too cold and being the natural red head that I am I do suffer slightly when it comes to the hella' hot summer days. Having said that I do love when the leaves start to turn crisp and the long lit nights start to turn every so slightly darker, knowing Autumn is on the horizon.

Now i'm not one to wish the warm weather away, however for probably the first time ever i'm starting to look forward to Autumn (probably because my candle collection is over flowing and I need to get to burning them), and I thought i'd do a round up post as to why i'm looking forward to Autumn and all the things it brings without being too cliché. 

Treat myself to some new cosy PJ's - In summer PJ's are simply a top and some shorts for me, there not really a thought but when it comes to winter thats where it all changes and out come all of my fleece lined PJ's and thick hoodies to snuggle up in of an evening (because i'm single AF). This year, because I want to i'm gonna treat myself to some new PJ's to see me through the winter purely because I have nothing better to do than sit snuggled up in front of the TV with a large hot chocolate.

Attempt to get through my candle collection - Candles for me only really get lit of a cold night, which during winter means every night. However my candle collection is pretty extreme, i'm talking a good 20+ candles which even for me is too many! Even though they make amazing blog props, I really do need to get rid of some just so I don't feel guilty every time I buy another!

Getting stuck into some new reads - Now reading isn't something you just do Autumn obviously but for me it's something I want to get more into. Rather than spending my evenings scrolling through social, I actually want to get my head into a good book and actually learn! I've ordered a couple of new reads including Grace Victory's No Filter (£12.74) and Arden Rose's Almost Adulting (£7.69) in the hope I learn some life lessons. I'll keep you posted!

Trying out new soup recipes - Of the warmer months I'll usually have a salad for lunch, however when it comes to the colder months I want to try making more home made soups to 1) bring some warmth to my body 2) to switch things up, because salads are boring AF. If you've got any good recipes, leave them below as i'm intrigued to see what I can whip up.

Adding some new Autumn clothing into the mix - Being someone who works in fashion, personal style is something I love to experiment with and although I do play it quite safe, i'm excited to see what fashion trends spark up this Autumn. Essentially I can't wait to go shopping and add some new knits into the mix!

What are you looking forward to doing this Autumn?

With the weather being in that temperamental stage of being freezing in the morning, and warm come the afternoon to me means Autumn is approaching. With that being said, for me i'm already beginning to plan my transitional content and with that comes reflecting on the products that I have discovered this summer and loved throughout summer.

To me it only seemed fitting to do a round up style post of these products, as some i've not really spoken of and others are ones that are definitely worth mentioning, as they are some absolute favourites of mine and will be coming with me as we approach into the colder months. So here are a few products that have well and truly stolen my inner beauty lovers heart this summer.

Starting off with the product that is the most fitting, and of course it is fake tan! I've tried out a few tans this summer, but one that has impressed me so much this summer has been the Rimmel Sunshimmer Instant Tan* (£6.99) of which i've used before and loved, however the one i've been reaching for the most has been the matte finish, which I prefer to the shimmer finish. For me this is an amazing instant tan and is the first i've found to apply evenly giving such a beautiful glowing tan but without leaving any streaks. Now as this is an instant tan, it's going to come off when you get your skin wet, these things can't be stopped however this is a lot more water resistant to other instant tans i've previously tried, which for me isn't necessarily a selling point but is nice to bear in mind. If you're on the look out for a new instant tan that is also budget friendly, then i'd definitely recommend trying this out!

Another product from Rimmel that has really impressed me these last few months is the Rimmel Insta Duo Contour Stick* (£6.99), which for a high street/drug store cream contour stick is pretty amazing! I typically only use the contour side of this as the highlight is a little too subtle for me, but i've been wearing this day in day out and for many different occasions as it can be worn quite subtly, or it can be built up into a more bold contour look. What I love about it, is that it's so easy to apply and anyone could easily use this even those who haven't contoured before, as it's really easy to work with and blends out so lovely on the skin that you honestly couldn't go wrong! Instead of using the highlight end of this product, instead i've been loving the Jeffree Star 'King Tut' Skin Frost (£25.50) which I know controversial but I can't deny how stunning this highlighter is. It's had a lot of love from me over the past couple of months, and is definitely a product i'll get a lot of use out of because lets face it, these highlighters are huge! 

For lips it was a no brainer, as i've been wearing the Kylie Cosmetics Send Me More Nudes ($45) liquid lipsticks all summer, but my favourite shade has got to be 'Commando' which is the most stunning orange toned nude i've ever laid my eyes on! I've raved quite a lot about the Kylie Cosmetics lip products, so I won't go on but if you want to read a more in depth review, with swatches then check out my post here.

Finally to round of this post is my favourite fragrance pick, as every summer I discover a new summer scent. This year i've gotten so much wear out of the Missguided Babe Power Eau De Parfum (£28) which i'm pretty sure every blogger has got their hands on by now, and although i'm not a fan of the packaging, I absolutely love the scent. For me it is one of those summer in a bottle scents and is such a me style of scent. The best way I can describe it is a fruity scent with a vanilla twist, which makes for the most beautiful of scents! If you haven't tried this, then you honestly must because it's gorgeous! 

What products have you discovered this summer?

Dressing up for a date night or an evening out for me has always been one of those 'I don't know what to wear' moments, as I never know how casual or dressy to go but nine times out ten I usually manage to gauge it just right. I thought i'd do something a little different and style up three different looks, perfect for every kind of evening style there is, all with a little help from Tobi.

DRESSY CASUAL

For as long as I can remember, my go to option for a night out or a more dressed up casual outfit has been these Zara Pleated Culottes as they are so easy to style with so many different top options and my favourite option by far to style them with is bodysuits. They just go hand in hand and make an outfit so easy to throw together. For a while now i've wanted a white lace bodysuit but haven't ever managed to find one that works for me, that was until this beautiful Kennedy Ivory Crochet Bodysuit* (£22) caught my eye. If anyone knows me, they know I love me some lace and I love me some lace up detailing, which this body suit has down the front but the back also laces up, allowing you to show off your back a little bit if you're feeling a little bit daring. Personally I love every thing about this body suit, it fits amazingly as it holds you in just the right places and is so flattering on the body that you can't help but not feel amazing!

Dresses used to be my go to for an evening out, but as i've gotten older i've found myself exploring more of my personal style and finding more body flattering options that work for me. One trend that has been massive this summer is the good old faithful wrap dress, and for so long i've wanted to find one that just fitted my body in the right way, but could I find said dress? No. This was until I spied this absolute dream boat of a wrap dress, the Maria Cross Olive Dress* (£21) and I just knew i'd love everything about it, and of course I was right! The first time I put this dress on I felt amazing, and I hadn't felt like that about a dress in years! The colour is absolutely stunning, especially when you've whacked on a bit of fake tan, and the quality is impeccable! Being someone who works in fashion design, quality is a big thing for me as I understand every gals nightmare of a dress being see through, or the quality of the material being oh so cheap, but this is up there in terms of quality. I chose to style this up with some old faithful River Island heels from last summer that I absolutely love and wear to death, of which are long gone but I have a linked a few similar style below.

All in all i'm really impressed with Tobi's clothing and i'll definitely be ordering a few more pieces from them as they are really affordable and often have some amazing discounts, such as 50% off your first shop.. erm yes please! I hope this post has given you a bit of inspiration for your evening outfits whether it be for date night, or for a few classy drinks with the girls!

What are your go to evening looks?

Face masks have always been one of my favourite products when it comes to skincare, as they give my skin that lift and relief that they often need especially when i've had a long week. Probably around a year or so ago, sheet masks became a massive thing in the beauty world, and have since become my favourite kind of face mask, with my sheet mask collection currently overflowing.

As i've tried probably most budget sheet masks on the market, I thought i'd share a few of my favourites, ones that i've loved and repurchased over and over because they just work absolute wonders for my skin.

Starting off with probably the sheet masks that everyone has either seen or tried, and these are the Sephora Sheet Masks ($6+). I remember when these first became all the rage and I begged my Mum to pick me up some when she went to Singapore a year back, and i'm so thankful she did because they are probably my favourite sheet masks to date. I've tried most of the sheet masks they do, as they do a variety for all different skin types but my favourite is the Sephora Lotus Face Mask ($6) which is designed to hydrate and also sooth the skin. It works by locking in moisture that the skin has lost over time and reduces signs of stress and fatigue, which is exactly what my skin is in need of after a long week. Although Sephora isn't available as such in the UK, you can get a hold of these online as Sephora does ship to the UK, but i'd always recommend asking a friend who is travelling, just so you don't have to pay the custom fees! 

Another favourite brand of mine that i've tried a few sheet masks from are Tony Moly, who are a South Korean brand who create some of the cutest yet wackiest skincare products i've come across. Having said that, their sheet masks are amazing and similarly to the Sephora masks, they do a variety of different masks with different ingredients for different skin types. Again my favourite is the one targeted moisturising and hydration, which is their I'm Real Aloe Mask (£5). As the name would suggest this particular sheet mask contains aloe and also bamboo juice to instantly hydrate and soothe skin, leaving your skin feeling amazing and so relaxed. I would definitely recommend picking a few of these, as they are so affordable and are more readily available here in the UK.

Finally we have a sheet mask from probably one of my favourite skincare brands (of which isn't photographed because i've used up my stash, and must repurchase asap!). The mask in question is the Garnier Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask (£2.99), which as the name suggests has a tissue like texture which is slightly thicker than your typical sheet mask but is applied in the same way. I won a few of these in a giveaway a while back, not really fussed about them and boy should I of tried them sooner because these are incredible! Again, this mask is aimed at moisturising the skin with ingredients including pomegranate extract, hyaluronic acid and plant serum to rehydrate and boost the skins radiance. I personally love this as a budget sheet mask and Garnier do a few versions of these for different skin types/concerns, so i'd definitely recommend trying these if you haven't already!

This year has been the year of liquid lipsticks, not just for me but for the entire beauty world so it seems and i've definitely embraced my love for them. I always find myself emptying out my handbag and of course there will be a good three to four liquid lipsticks that i've been hoarding in there. I thought i'd share my thoughts on a few that i've been loving recently, and will be taking into Autumn!

Liquid lipsticks for me are the easy peasy, no faff kind of lip product as they just do exactly what I need them to. They stay put, look good and don't dry my lips out, what more can a gal ask for? 

If you saw my recent post you'll of seen I reviewed the Kylie Cosmetics Send Me More Nudes ($45) (which you can read here) and although I love all of the shades within this collection, i've been reaching a lot recently for one particular shade as it just suits my skin tone tanned or not tanned. The shade in question is called 'Commando', which the shade name is slightly cringe however it is a beautiful orange toned nude that is so different to any nude shades that i've owned. If you're a long time reader, you'll know how much I love the formula of these liquid lipsticks as the formula of these is like no other i've tried as they do not budge (trust me i've put them through their paces, to the point it's still on come 5am post prosecco and a drunk subway).

A recent launch that popped through my letterbox from MeMeMe Cosmetics, (a brand that everyone needs to check out because I bloody love their products!) is their Matte Liquid Lipstick* (£9.95) which have been in the pipeline for a few months, and have finally launched! The collection itself contains five shades currently including a mixture of nudes, pinks and reds all of which are absolutely stunning! They very kindly sent me over two shades, 'Suede' which is a beautiful nude with a pink undertone which is definitely my favourite shade of the two. The other shade is called 'Vintage Rose' which as the name would suggest is a true rose pink shade that is just stunning! The formula of these liquid lipsticks is really nice as it applies quite creamy meaning it doesn't go streaky, but dries down matte beautifully and does stay put quite well. In comparison, they aren't as long lasting as some liquid lipsticks i've tried but a quick refresh and you're good to go! 

What are your favourite liquid lipsticks?

Damaged hair is something i've dealt with ever since I began dying my hair aged 17, and is something i'll probably always have to deal with. Having said that i've recently been trying out a few products designed to help protect and strengthen your hair and i've began to notice a big difference, so I thought i'd share why i've been loving these products!

Now we all know you can't just repair hair, once it's damaged it takes a lot of time and products to get it to a healthier state but restoring hair back to brand new is impossible. Having said that, these products definitely help to strengthen the hair and protect it from further damage.

One brand i've heard some incredible things about for protecting hair is the Redken Anti Snap range, of which I was somewhat skeptical about but after having it recommended to me after having my hair done, and an actual hairdresser assessing the state of my hair I thought it was about time I gave it a go! I picked up the Redken Anti Snap Treatment (£18.50) and have been using this for a few months now, and so far i'm really impressed. This is essentially designed to smooth the hair cuticle and reduce friction when brushing or styling the hair with it's exclusive interbond conditioning system. I typically use this once i've washed my hair and i'll apply it throughout my hair whilst it is still damp and it works as a leave in conditioning treatment would. What is also great is that it also has a heat protectant within it, which is great for people like me who forget to use heat protectant sprays from time to time. Typically this doesn't change the appearance or the feel of your hair instantly, however I have noticed how much the damage and breakage of my hair has reduced dramatically, and instead my hair actually seems to be growing would you believe!

Another range i've been trying out recently is the Charles Worthington Strength & Repair range of which has been a blessing in disguise for my hair ever since Dove discontinued my favourite hair product last year (i'm still mourning if you hadn't noticed). They recently sent me the Charles Worthington Strength & Repair Fibre Bond Protein Cream* (£7.99) which I think works similarly to the Redken Anti Snap but it is a lot thicker in consistency. It says that it makes the hair stronger 6X stronger in just one use, with strand building protien targeting the inner hair strand whilst also protecting the hair from heat of up to 230 degrees. I've been using this in rotation with the Redken Anti Snap on both damp hair and dry hair prior to styling and I cannot believe the difference this product makes in just one use! I also use this to smooth through the ends of my hair if they are looking dry, and it instantly improves the softness of my hair which i've struggled to find in a product for such a long time! 

Another product that I picked up from the range after being so impressed with the cream is the Charles Worthington Strength & Repair Heat Defence Spray (£7.99) mainly to use in between the other two products for when i'm in need of an instant solution to protecting my hair from heat damage. simiarly to the cream it protects against up to 230 degrees of heat, but one thing I have learnt with heat protectants is that you should really give your hair a blast with a hair dryer before applying styling tools directly to the hair, as this kind of defeats the idea of a heat protectant in the first place. Again i've seen how less dry and brittle my hair feels since I started using this, as I think some heat protectants don't do a thing, and in turn damage your hair even more but not this!

What products to you use to combat damaging your hair?

August for me was a month of learning, and it's safe to say I learnt a lot in terms of life lessons and I will always stick my motto that 'everything happens for a reason', whether good or bad it's given me a really positive outlook for the next few months and i'm ready to smash them.

Book train tickets for blogger events - Yes you read right, i'm attending a couple of blog events this month! Firstly we have Bloggers Festival of which I unfortunately missed out on last year, so i'm really excited to be attending again this year! Also we have the Bloggers Blog Awards, now although i'm not nominated, when voting you get put into a prize draw for tickets and little old me got drawn randomly! So this means i'm off to Leeds... all on my own, so if anyone else is going holla at me! 

Order some bomb gym gear for my PT sessions - That's right, i've signed up with a PT! My gym has some amazing instructors of who most offer personal training, so to get my mind focused and to just learn more about fitness and nutrition in general I thought why not?! I had my first induction session a couple of weeks ago, and as of tomorrow I start a one session a week. If you're in the Worcester area i'd definitely recommend Georgia Radley Fitness, who has me squatting almost my body weight in my first session.

Find a yummy (hungover) lunch spot in Manchester - Granted this isn't until end of October, but i'm finally going to visit my ultimate day one blogging gal Em (who no longer blogs but has an unreal fitness insta, which you all need to follow) and although we've planned what we're doing (gym, spa, getting drunk and general chats about our life drama) we're in need of some delicious and also veggie friendly places to check out! So if you have any recommendations, please let me know! 

Get into podcasts - Podcasts are definitely a new thing to me, but is something I see so many people talking about and part of me wants to introduce new ways of switching off, and I think podcasts would be a great way to do this! Granted I don't know of any good ones, but i'm hoping to find some related to blogging and just general light hearted humorous podcasts. If you've listening to any that you've really enjoyed, leave them in the comments and i'll have a listen!

What are your plans for September?