Take It Easy Tuesday
This is one of my favourite casual outfit arrangements in my wardrobe, teamed with a pair of vans or ballet flats its comfortable and doesn't make you feel like a slob.
From the top
H&M Head Scarf
Forever 21 Jersey a size too big for me
Brandy Melville Bandeau
Zara Trousers
Review: Origins A Perfect World
Where do I begin?
I'm an Origins virgin for starters, bit of a Body Shop lover when it comes to facial creams. I've been through the vitamin c one, the vitamin e one... all very nice smelling and pricey but I've been kidding myself that they are doing my skin any good for the past two years. The vitamin c cream makes me break out occasionally and the vitamin e one stings. TIME FOR A CHANGE.
Why Origins?
I'm sure if you are familiar with this brand you will know how many good reviews it gets, so I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. I also find the 'free from crap' ethos appealing.
What does it feel like on my skin?
My face is divided into sections: My forehead dry and flakey yet prone to break outs.
Cheeks and chin are normal and sensitive to perfumes/colour etc and my nose is dry at the tip.
I apply the moisturiser after wiping my face with a perfume free face wipe and apply in small sections, the cream is naturally fragrant and smooth. It leaves a slightly greasy finish but quickly gets absorbed by the time I go to apply a BB cream.
Also if you adore the scents Aveda products have chances are you'll love this too, it smells herby with a slash of cool mint through. Smells like earthy goodness!
I have been using Perfect World for a few months now and highly recommend it for those with dry skin who are looking for hydration and a bit of anti ageing.
*I have not been paid to review this product, any opinions given were truthful and my own.
WKND WSHLST
Just a quick post before I head off to work for the evening.
Loving yellow and green coloured things at the moment, isn't it autumn though?
Click the brands below to view store page.
From left to right:
Otis & Maclain 'Bardot' Dress- Koshka
Sheltered Island Colorblocked Tote- Marc by Marc Jacobs
Rose Gold Taylor Headphones-Avenue32
Kitty Passcase-Lazy Oaf
Pioneer DDJ-ERGO DJ Controller- decks.co.uk
Crazy About: BRANDY MELVILLE
During my trip to Amsterdam I came across a kitsch little American shop by the name of Brandy Melville and am now obsessed with their clothes!
The shop was filled with those naturally beautiful girls with olive skin and hair down to their ankles so I did feel a little out of place but as soon as I walked in I knew I would so buy one of everything if I had the money, not the usual " I might wear this, really wouldn't wear this and OMG" that I get in other shops.
They don't sell anything flamboyant, just simple and effortlessly cute with the occasional witty graphic tee.
I bought a floaty flower dress, a floral bandeau and a tartan skirt.
The dress is my favourite, if I could I would live in it!
The shop was filled with those naturally beautiful girls with olive skin and hair down to their ankles so I did feel a little out of place but as soon as I walked in I knew I would so buy one of everything if I had the money, not the usual " I might wear this, really wouldn't wear this and OMG" that I get in other shops.
They don't sell anything flamboyant, just simple and effortlessly cute with the occasional witty graphic tee.
I bought a floaty flower dress, a floral bandeau and a tartan skirt.
The dress is my favourite, if I could I would live in it!
I would highly recommend visiting the Brandy Melville website and having a browse through the collection.
Soup Stuff: Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash
What You'll Need:
- 1½ Sweet Potato(chopped into a million pieces)
- 1 Butternut Squash (as above)
- 1 Medium Brown Onion (diced)
- 2 medium red Chillies (chopped and also optional)
- 1tsp of Olive Oil (or other preferred)
- 2 Cloves of Garlic
- A few handfuls of Basil (I have a plant growing in my kitchen so I used fresh)
- A pinch of Salt
- 750ml of Water combined with 1 Vegetable stock cube
- 250ml of Milk (I used semi-skimmed)
- A food processor or hand blender
What You Need To Do:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan then add the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Continue then by adding the diced squash and sweet potato and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the salt, stock, milk ,basil and chillies then bring to the boil and simmer for 20-25 minutes (depending on the size of your chunks you may need less or more time)
- Blend the vegetable mixture until no more lumps can be seen, as we want this as smooth as possible.
You're now ready to tuck in, or if you prefer empty the soup into a container and freeze for another day!
Let me know what you think guys, I had a lot of fun making this and am looking forward to my next soupy adventure!
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