Hair, nails, dogs and P'Trique

Dear reader, 

Instead of doing my revision, I thought I'd be smart and do a post because I haven't done one for a while. I've been so bogged down in revision - I had 8 exams this week. EIGHT!

It's fine, I tell myself I only have two next week...

Good Things Fresh Start Creamy Cleanser ~ £4.99, Good Things Cream Body Scrub ~ £4.99, Good Things Face the Day Moisturiser ~ £7.99, Sure Crystal Clear Aqua Roll-on Deodarant

I've changed my whole skincare regime to 'Good Things' a brand that's free from all the nasty stuff, including; sodium laureth sulphate, parabens etc. It's been two months or so and my skin is actually quite good considering I've been stressed about all my GCSEs.

I always think for some reason that during the holidays when I'm allowed to wear nail polish, I'll become an amazing nail artist. Unfortunately I'm too lazy to do the arty farty stuff and clumsy for the cute nail art. Instead I went for the easy option - glitter! If you do want to see some crazy, awesome arty farty nails - I suggest you check out cutepolish, her tutorials are amazing!

I used 17 Fast Finish Nail Polish in 'Nightshade' and 17 Nail Xtras Glitter Top Coat, which didn't chip for about 4 days, which I thought was good considering it was glittery.

After the incredibly sad passing away of our dog, Cilla, we have a new baby in the family!

Her name is Lulu and she is an Old English Sheepdog, who keeps growing! She's now 13 weeks old and settling in fine.

I was thinking about doing a little video/post to introduce her to you all as well as for laughs later, but I thought I'd just show you some photos as a 'hello'!

I finally got a hair cut and since I doubted that I could ever get my hair to look so lovely and straight with layers I took some quick snaps. In my defence of the hideous photos of my face, the light made my face look like a lobster.

I'm trying out some new shampoo from AVEDA which is all natural and nice. In comparison to the LUSH shampoo and conditioner that I bought in February, the LUSH products were not replenishing the moisture of my hair when it was washed out by the shampoo bar (even if my hair is quite oily).

And before I go, watch P'Trique's (American) Mother's Day tribute. I love all the 'Sh*t Fashion Girls Say ...' and this video is so funny. It describes the relationship between my Mum and I minus the accent, but I hope I'm not that diva-ish...

"Mum don't embarrass me tonight" *whispers* "You are embarrassing me!"

I'll hopefully be back soon and I really need to go on holiday but now I'm entertaining myself with Eurovision and the highlight, that is Mr. Graham Norton! Who doesn't watch it for him?

~Hannah xx

under the palm tree

I wanted to get a picture of the top in natural-ish light, but it was impossible to get a full length one in this position.

I'm wearing a neon, luminous top thanks to the flash!

Top ~ H&M

Cardigan ~ Primark

Jeans ~ Abercrombie

Shoes ~ M&S

So I went to a surprise birthday party for a family friend, I went for a 'smart casual' look. Don't you just hate that phrase? Anyway, I thought I'd wear my new top which I had shown you all in this post about my trip up to London. I think it will be perfect for summer, but due to the cold weather I wore a black strappy top underneath.

17 BB Cream in Medium

Natural Collection Loose Powder in Medium

Natural Collection Blush in Rosey Glow

Maybeline Great Lash Mascara

Ciaté  Lipgloss and Vaseline

I know the quality seems to get worse and worse but here's my 'face of the night' - doesn't that phrase sounds a tad ridiculous? I feel a little ridiculous about putting my ugly mug on this blog, since it's nothing special but I am wearing lipgloss - that's a first, although my hair tried its hardest to get stuck to it. Layering the Ciaté Lipgloss (have they been discontinued? As I couldn't find it on the website) with some Vaseline helped reduce the stickiness of it, but it was still a dewy finish.

I have a few scheduled posts coming but I'm drowning in revision, who's with me?!

~Hannah xx

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Lost in London

(I downloaded a photo framer/collage maker for easy editing but have only just realised the degradation of quality.) :(

Top ~ Primark

Skirt ~ H&M

Coat ~ Zara Kids

Bag ~ ASOS

Shoes ~ New Look

Scarf ~ Zara

For one of my best friend's birthday present, we decided to take her up to London as a treat and, do what girls do best, shop! And as the title suggests, we got lost. Instead of walking straight over the Millenium Bridge and walking north-ish, we ended up in St. James' Park and then at Pall Mall, before taking a tourist detour to Trafalgar Square - which was closed due to maintenance works or something for the Olympics.

After that escapade, we gawked window shopped our way through Covent Garden, including David & Goliath - love the shop but not the prices. What I did buy was from Ben's Cookies, you guessed it - a chocolate chunk cookie. It was delicious (if a little pricey)!

I was really excited to go into the massive Topshop on Oxford Street but unfortunately (even though there was a sale) I couldn't find anything I really liked, although items that were featured in my Friday Fetish #29 were none were in my size.

Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I did what most avid shoppers would do - I raided H&M:

Top ~ £7.99

I'm in love with bright colours! And this paint splattered top is perfect to spruce up any old outfit.

Cardigan ~ £9.99

I need one of these basic, wardrobe essential items because my black cardigan does look a bit drab in the summer light. It's very comfy but requires some layering to keep warm during the bi-polar weather.

Although the dodgy camera photos were because I wanted to portray the amazing electric blue colour.

Top ~ £9.99

Interesting pattern. Check. Brightly coloured. Check. Nice silky-smooth fabric. Check. Perfect for summer? Check! What's not to love, apart from the price for what is - essentially - a rather thin piece of fabric, but I bought it, and have already worn it so there's an outfit post coming your way soon!

When I went to the changing rooms to try it on, it involved a lot of wriggling and I didn't want to tear the seams so I bought a Size 8!

Black Leggings ~ £5.99

These are much more opaque than the Primark version, which can be slightly embarrassing to wear with short tops. Based on the superior quality and since the Primark leggings are of a similar price these are definitely a good bargain.

I have lots of posts coming but balancing blogging and GCSEs isn't a good idea. But for more up-to-date goings-on follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @Hannah WTMF.

~Hannah xx