Recent Purchases

Hey girlies! I bought a few beauty items a couple of weeks ago and have been using them ever since so I thought I’m in a good position to review for you girlies! Let’s get straight on to it!

Garnier Skin Active Soothing Botanical Water 
This is like my favourite thing ever! I usually apply this with a cotton pad on my face everyday. It leaves my skin feeling oh so fresh and clean. It’s not greasy at all and sinks into the skin quickly. I have dry skin but this keeps my skin feeling and looking hydrated all day. I’ve realised after continuous use with this, my dryness has decreased and my skin feels much softer. It’s also got a pleasant smell to it. I cannot and will not leave my house without applying this to my face haha! 

Wilko Kiss Lip Scrub
This smells glorious! This lip scrub is very coarse so need to make sure you rub gently. Also, I wish it would moisturise my lips more. However, that being said it does the job. For a bargain price of a quid, you really cannot go wrong! Also, it doesn’t taste too bad, just sweet like sugar haha! 

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Abaya Haul

https://thobaya.com

Aswad Alraas Abaya-£17.99

Rose Paris Oud-£4.00

Hey girlies, it’s been ages since I’ve done a blogpost for you all. I’m back with another one, I’ll jump straight into it!

So, I have previously ordered from Thobaya before and had purchased the Aswad Alraas Open Buttoned Front Abaya and was highly impressed with it. However, me being me I burnt it while ironing, well done me! 

Anyways, I decided to purchase another one. I don’t know about you girlies but I always struggle to find plain black open abayas with buttons at a reasonable price. However, to my surprise, I came across the Thobaya website. I can honestly say every single item on their website is so reasonably priced and the abaya I have purchased is of high quality. Not to mention so comfy and is loose fitting which is what an abaya is meant to be. I cannot fault it! 

To my surprise, I had received a free oud perfume which I was so excited and grateful for as I am obsessed with oud! I’m going to be honest, I’m not usually into flowery scents especially rosy ones as I tend to find them really strong and overbearing. However, this totally shocked me, it’s of a really beautiful sweet smell and smells absolutely gorgeous. It’s my new favourite scent. For £4.00, it’s an absolute bargain, I can’t stop sniffing it, I’m obsessed with it to say the least haha!

Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase and would highly recommend you check this website out (this is not sponsored in any way, just a truthful real honest customer review!)

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My Favourite YouTube At Home Workouts Updated!

Hey everyone! Hope you guys are enjoying the sunny weather! I’m back with another blogpost. Recently, it has been very hot in London, I must say I struggle to find the motivation to workout in this heat. However, I have been doing simple, easy, quick and effective workouts this summer. I thought I’d share with you guys my quick daily workout routine.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBtMAyTD9Hc 
I struggle to loose weight on my face no matter how much I workout (probably due to my stubborn face fat haha!) so I was really intrigued when I came across this face exercises YouTube video. I have only been doing this workout for a limited amount of time and definitely have noticed that my cheeks are not as chubby as they were before doing these face exercises which I am really pleased with as my face feels and looks healthier. Although, I’m not sure it’s made any difference to my chin (that’s probably due to the fact that I only started doing this exercise not long ago), but I’m definitely going to be continuing to be doing so. I never thought you could work your face muscles this hard but turns out you can haha! You learn something new everyday! 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4In3hEYVb1U

I absolutely love this quick workout, I feel like it instantly wakes me up and gets my blood flowing. I do this to warm up. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ–HZDG2ew

As surprising as this sounds, doing this regularly actually works. I cannot emphasise how much I love this workout, it’s so easy, quick, fun and very effective. Also, its very convenient when you want to workout quietly at home. It requires no equipment and is to be done standing up which is amazing! This workout is just great! 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2L2lnxIcNmo

As I don’t have time to work all my muscles in a day, I find this to be a good substitute. This instantly makes me feel so refreshed! It’s perfect for them days where you cannot be bothered to workout and also them days when you just feel exhausted. I do these stretches to cool down. Can you tell I’m obsessed with Bowflex workouts?! They’re not time consuming and are perfect for beginners but don’t be fooled, the workouts are still highly effective!

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Random Haul

Hey girlies! So I’m ready with another blogpost. A couple of weeks ago, I felt like going on a random shopping spree and so I did. I picked up a couple of things which I’d like to share with you guys. Enjoy!

So the first thing I picked up was this light pink short hooded top from H&M which was £12.99. I have been looking for a beautiful coloured pink hoodie without a zip for the longest time ever! So when I saw this, I had to instantly grab it haha. Anyways, I didn’t realise it’s a short hoodie until I got home (I was in a rush, can you tell?!) However, that’s not a problem as when I wear it, I can easily wear a black top underneath. I can honestly say, it’s one of the most comfortable hoodie I own and it’s just a cute piece, you just can’t go wrong with this! I wish I got a bigger size as I love my clothing to be very oversized however that being said, it is true to size.  

The next thing I got was this MUA lipstick in the shade 14 bare from Superdrug at the bargain price of £1.00. I’m going to be honest, I do not like the shade, it does not suit me at all, it’s way too light for me. It looked more pinky and a shade I would like when I looked at the shade at the bottom. Due to there being no tester in this shade, I thought there’s no harm in buying it as it’s cheap. However, I’m not too disappointed as I use this with my other dark lipsticks which I want to lighten. This lipstick has a slight glossiness to it which makes it really moisturising and glides on nicely. For £1.00, I can’t fault it too much, it’s worth the price and has a decent amount of product. 

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LOTD.com Mini Haul

Hey guys, I thought it’s time for me to share with you girlies my LOTD.com Mini Haul. Let’s jump straight into it!

So recently, I’ve been obsessed with the longline blazer trend and I thought why not purchase one. This is the Black 3/4 Sleeve Tailored Blazer which is currently on sale for a bargain price of £10.00! When I opened the package, I must say I was highly impressed! It’s such a simple piece yet looks so sophisticated and chic. You can pretty much style this with anything. The material for the cheap price is bloody amazing! The shoulders are also padded which is lovely as it gives a nice smart structure to it. I have to be honest at first I thought I wasn’t going to like the padded shoulders as I’m naturally broad anyway, but when I tried it on it didn’t emphasise the broadness of my shoulders which I am so pleased with. Also, with all my other blazers, they do not have padded shoulders which makes them look saggy on the arms and does not sit well on the body which is not a good thing if you want to look smart. However, this is not the case with this blazer! Can honestly say I love this blazer, have no criticisms towards it whatsoever.

I purchased this Green Boxy Scoop Neck Jumper months ago hence why it is not available on the website anymore. Nevertheless, it deserves recognition haha! This was originally £8.00, however, after using a discount code I purchased it for a bargain price of £4.80. This is something I love about this website, you can always buy yourself a bargain whether it be through a student discount or a sale, yes no one misses out! I purchased this jumper in a much bigger size than usual due to me loving oversized clothing. Even though I purchased it in a bigger size, it surprisingly makes me look slim! It’s such a comfy jumper that is not too thick or too thin. I’ve already worn this jumper several times hence the creases, whoops! Seriously can’t go wrong with this jumper, I can honestly say I’m pleased with it. 

I definitely will be purchasing from LOTD.com again, it’s definitely become one of my favourite online stores. If you liked this post, be sure to give it a thumbs up! Also, if you’d like to stay updated with us, follow us on Instagram: @belleames 

Until next time, take care! ❤ 

Clinique All About Eyes Review | No More DARK CIRCLES?!

Hii everyonee – feels like I have not done a blogpost in FOREVER! I had posted on insta quite a while back (p.s. you should totally follow our insta @belleames) that I had purchased the Clinique all about eyes rich eye cream & as promised I have decided to do a review on it!

As you can see (or maybe you can’t?) that this eye cream claims to reduce circles and puffiness. I have been suffering from DARK circles since the beginning of time.. It’s honestly so bad, my uncle once asked me if I had been crying (thanks for making me even more self conscious about them!)

Formula: The cream has quite a thin/really creamy consistency – it leaves your under-eyes feeling and looking fresh and moisturised and you honestly just need the smallest amount – so it lasts absolutely ages and makes it worth it’s higher price tag of £27. 

But does it really work?

I don’t tend to get puffiness much, but it happens on the odd occasion. I can say I have noticed a HUGEEE reduction in puffiness from using this eye cream. But let’s move on to the REAL DEALLL (my extreme dark circles):

I am NOT claiming this is a miracle product – because let’s face it you won’t wake up the next morning with no dark circles. However, I can honestly say that from regular use (I have used it twice a day so far for over a month), my dark circles have definitely reduced and my under eyes do look considerably brighter than before. I am quite positive that it’s working & with even longer use, the results will be even better so to me it is worth every penny!

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That concludes my mini review & if you guys do decide to try it out or would like me to do a follow up – let me know down in the comments! Make sure to follow & like to stay updated for future posts! Byeee<3

 

The Body Shop Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask Review

Hey everyone! Hope you’re all doing well. Now I’ve been hella busy recently so much so that I’ve completely forgotten to do a review on this mask, silly me! Anyways, I went into The Body Shop a couple of months ago and brought a few bits and bobs to which I got offered a free sample mask, in which I got asked what my skin type was and I had replied dry skin. I was recommended this mask for dry skin by the lovely salesperson.

I was really excited to use this mask as I’ve heard many good reviews on them. As soon as I put the mask on my face, I realised it had a grainy feel to it which made it very easy to apply and stick to my face. The smell of the mask is very unique, it does smell of actual clay (well duh!) However, it didn’t put me off as it also smelt very luxurious and expensive. When applying on my face, it had a cold, cooling feeling to it which made my face feel refreshed. When rinsing my face with warm water, the substance felt like a moisturiser which made it seem like a 2 in 1 beauty products which is great! When I fully rinsed my face, I instantly realised that my skin felt as smooth as a baby’s bottom and was instantly much brighter and clearer with no sheen. I was highly impressed with this mask and would definitely purchase the full sized item in the near future (possibly when I’ve finished my huge amount of masks I’ve got laying around my house whoops haha!)

You can purchase this mask here. 

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Maniere De Voir – Clothing Haul/First Impressions

Hi guyss, hope you are all doing well. I am back yet again with ANOTHER haul (I need help!) My excuse for this haul is.. I had to buy it so I could try it for you guys! 

I have honestly not heard too much about the brand maniere de voir, but I somehow seemed to stumble on their page and fell IN LOVEEE with their clothing! (everything happens for a reason right?)

Before I even start with the haul – let’s discuss delivery! Their site states they aim to deliver within 2-3 working days, BUT my parcel took a week to arrive. This is most likely because of how hectic things are around xmas time but customer service was great with informing me about the status of my parcel so I’m not too fussed! 🙂

Let’s starttt..

First thing I ordered were these STUNNING suede ‘leggings’ but OHMYGOD you guyss, these are the MOST warmest/comfiest pair of pants I own hands down! They have a lace up bit on either side so you can really tighten it to accentuate your curves and these also have a zipper at the back where your bum is, which is a bit tricky to do up (you’ve been warned). I’ve received sooo many compliments on these & really need to buy a “back-up” pair. These cost £35.99 but I promise you they are worthh it! (Note – I am a size 8 and these fit true to size!)

To buy these CLICK ON ME!

The next thing I purchased were the EXACT same leggings in this beautiful nude/taupe colour.

To buy these CLICK ON ME!

The final thing I purchased was this cosy oversized hoodie/dress:

I am OBSESSED with oversized hooded dresses for the winter time because they keep you soo warm and they’re so easy to style/throw on but it still adds so much to your putfit! I particularly love the embroided roses on the sleeves and the message “more self love”<3. I purchased this in a size M because I wanted it quite oversized. This also cost £35.99. I know it may not be the cheapestt BUT boxing day is coming up so I’d deffo keep an eye out on the site!

CLICK ON ME TO BUY!

That is unfortunately all 😦 Let me know below what you guyss think of the pieces I picked up and as boxing day is soon approaching, I’d keep my eye out on the site to see what they have because honestly their clothing pieces are STUNNING!

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Recent Purchases (Accessories)

Hi girlies! Hope you’re all well! Now, don’t we all love a good sale, I know I do! I had to dive right in with black friday haha! I thought I’d share with you lovely lot what I brought. 
So the first thing I brought was a black bag:

Zara- City Bag with Zips- £30.00

I’m always in need of a black bag as I’m just constantly battling to keep them in good condition haha. Anyways, I came across this one and fell in love with it. It looks so simple yet classy. The bag is stiff and structured so I don’t need to worry about it ripping anytime soon. Also, it’s very comfortable to wear even though it’s stiff. However, I do wish there was a bit more space in it however thats not much of a big deal as I guess I’m just used to massive bags. You genuinely can’t go wrong for £30.00, really pleased with this purchase and also have received compliments on this bag. 

The second thing I brought was a watch.

Topshop-Rose Gold Mesh Watch-Reduced to £24.00 (Currently no longer available online)

I was extremely shocked to come across such a beautiful watch online at Topshop. I was instantly drawn to it as mesh watches are so in right now and also this one isn’t too over the top. The low price for such a beauty was just the icing on the cake. I can honestly say the pictures does not do this watch justice! It’s the perfect size and also very easy to adjust. So so pleased with this purchase,  I’ve literally worn it non stop ever since I purchased it.

Hope you girlies enjoyed this post, if you did be sure to give it a thumbs up! Until next time, take care! ❤