Happy Bank Holiday everyone!
I hope you all had a lovely easter & you are not all in a chocolate coma.
I have felt very unwell this weekend so I haven't actually done as much as i'd like to have done. Which does really suck but it could be worse right? Well that is what I keep telling myself. Have to keep positive right?
As you may all know from one of my previous posts I wear glasses. I have wore them for a few years but a few weeks ago as I kept getting persistent headaches I had to go & have my eyes tested again to see whether it was my glasses not being the correct prescription which were causing my headaches & funny enough ever since I had my prescription of my lenses changed *touch wood* I have not suffered from them since. So I cannot tell you how important it is to ensure you get your eyes tested every two years like they recommend because it can make so so much difference. I work on a computer all day 5 days a week, 9-5:30pm.
So for me I cannot be without them at a computer if I am on there for a long period of time, also for reading & if I am watching the tele for a long period of time. I have to wear them.
I go to my local specsavers for my eye tests & also for my glasses I buy them from there. When I brought them they were two for one. At the time I chose not to have a pair of sunglasses because I didn't think I would really need with my prescription in & also I could not find a pair I liked enough. To me they just didn't seem to suit me.
But after a few weeks I decided I wanted a pair of prescription sunglasses more so for when I am driving or out & about & have a headache. So I took a look online to see if I can find any sites that do some lovely pairs.
I come across a site called "Perfect Glasses" who offer both prescription glasses & sunglasses plus also normal sunglasses.
Perfect Glasses was launched in 2009 & is now one of the largest online providers of prescription glasses & sunglasses in the UK. They have over 1000 frames to choose from, of all different brands & styles. They supply the finest quality prescription glasses & sunglasses for the lowest prices in the UK.
Their glasses start from as little as £9! Their prices are unbeatable & can be 14 times cheaper than the high street store.
Whether you are looking for just looking for a own named brand or likes of the designers such as Fendi, Gucci, Guess, Lacoste, Jimmy Choo,Opium, that's just to name a few! I absolutely fell in love with so many of the styles they had to offer on their website! I am an absolute designer lover I will admit so yes my glasses have to be designer. My normal glasses are Tommy Hilfiger & Moschino.
The style of sunglasses I was looking for was a fashion statement kind of pair, black in colour with some gold features to make them not look so dark. But even of that style I had a look to pick from! I had to tell myself I only needed the one pair for now!
You may think how can you buy glasses without getting to try them on & seeing if they suit you but with a tool on there website you can! You simply click on the "Try On" button, take a picture of a close of your face & see how the glasses look on you. Which is perfect because just by a picture you can tell whether or not the shape of the glasses & style will suit you.
I come across the brand Opium on the website & fell in love with some of their styles! But one style that caught my eye was:
Opium OP1431
Which are a black style of frame with black tinted lenses, the arms of them are gold & have a gold wire nose arch & extra gold bar detail to the front of the glasses. So they are like the normal style sunglasses you get but have prescription lenses in them to suit me. These frames should of been £78 but as they have an offer of "Pay half" they had 50% off so I was able to get them at the price of £39! Which is an amazing price!
You simply tell them of your prescription needs & thats it!
Enter your mobile number & you get to track the progress of your order & also get a text message telling you when your order has been despatched & gives you the tracking details to track your parcel right up to your door.
I have to say the service was quick & hassle free. I will definitely be using them again! Not only because they are value for money but they also offer a helpful, friendly & reliable service. Plus they have a vast selection of frames, brands & styles to choose from so there really is something for everyone.
When they arrived I have to say I loved them even more! They are such a gorgeous style! Plus they come with a case, cloth, scratch resistant coating.
You can check out their ranges for both glasses & sunglasses & find what ones suit you at:
https://www.perfectglasses.co.uk/
Take care,
Love Lottie xox
Good Evening everyone!
The weekend is now almost upon us! yay!
I am so glad about this. To me this week seems to have gone on abit. It has different been one of those funny weeks you could say. I do feel a bit deflated this week I have to say. It's been one of those weeks were personal things in my life have kind of hit me & I just feel drained. But onwards & upwards.
I definitely have a more positive approach on things these days though than what I used to. For anyone that know me on a personal level or has read through my blog at the start will know I battled with severe depression & anxiety for some time & have been very open about it because I think more people should talk about it because it is more common than you think. I have been on medication for a while now & due to my yo-yoing moods & things I was kept on it. But over the past few weeks my dosage has been lowered & for once I am actually starting to feel in control.
Anyway as you may have worked out before I am a lover of jewellery. I am not one for wearing a lot of it at once but I love to wear a watch, bracelet & necklace mostly. I think a bracelet teamed with a watch just makes it complete.
Recently I have quite started to like something with a bit of bohemian style. More so when it comes to bracelets.
I first come across Ren 92 on instagram & fell in love with some of their pieces because to me they are different than other styles of jewellery that are about. I found their jewellery was unique & bohemian handmade. The bracelet I get I love! Especially teamed up with my iwatch or white Michael Kors watch.
Ren92 is a UK based company who focus on selling handmade crystal &
gemstone jewellery & other spiritual gifts. The company was started in 2014 so it is a pretty new company. They started it & then stopped it but started it up again in mid 2015. Changing its name & logo. Plus also making the jewellery more different.
Their bracelets are made up of chipped gemstones or raw nuggets so not one bracelet will ever be exactly the same.
I chose the Howlite with flower beads. I absolutely love the marble effect. I have had a thing for marble for a little while.Plus I love the look of bead bracelets. They are simple yet cute I think. I think the little gold flowers to the bracelet also give it an extra bit of detail.
All their jewellery are a reasonable price too considering they are handmade & of a different style. Which I don't mind paying a little bit more for anyway being handmade pieces.
I definitely have my eye on a few other pieces from here too!
So check them out at:
www.ren92.co.uk
Instagram: ren92offical
Plus use my discount code: lottie15 to get a discount off your order at Ren92
Take care,
Love Lottie xox
20:17pm
Good Evening everyone!
We are half way through the week now! Yay!
I cannot believe it's going to be Christmas next weekend! It really doesn't seem possible at all. Where has the time gone? The whole Christmas thing & this of year just shattters me. This week I have felt so tired even more than normal. I just want more sleep & getting out of bed in the morning is causing a struggle. Or is it just me who feels like that? I don't actually yet feel Christmassy at all or in a festive mood. It's true what they say it's never the same when you get older thats for sure.
I'm not a huge jewellery wearer.
I wear a few pieces like a watch, stud earrings & a bracelet & necklace every now & then. But I'm not one to wear lots of pieces at the same time. I'm also not a fan of big chunky pieces. I think it's because I am pretty petite, I have the skinniest wrists so I struggle to find bracelets & watches that do actually fit me well. Watches especially! If they have links in them I have to have half of the links removed in order for it to fit my wrist. Which can be frustrating as you can imagine.
Recently I have been loving the knotted theme jewellery. Since I saw a very cute one on Sam Faiers teamed up with her Abbott Lyon watch. It looked so so lovely!
Smaller more delicate pieces of jewellery are always hard to find I believe, so when I find somewhere that does such pieces I tend to go back & purchase from them. Not only that but I love buying from places where the item is hand made because no two pieces are the same which to me makes them unique. Also it means it isn't something that everyone has. It is also lovely knowing you have supported someone with their own small business & dream rather than just someone that mass produces something. It's something I think more people should support!
I come across Handmade Simplicity on Instagram & was immediately drawn to some of their pieces. They are danity, pretty, unique & also handmade & designed which adds such a lovely touch to it.
Lindsay the owner of Handmade simplicity has been in the jewellery industry for nine years & its only been since having her son that she started designing & making her own jewellery line.
The bangle is made of sterling silver & has a knot effect at the top of the bracelet. It is so simple but I think teamed with the right Watch it could look so lovely on the wrist! It's beautiful. I absolutely love it.
Not only that but Handmade simplicity sell a range of products from rings, necklaces, bracelets, bangles. All so unique & as beautiful as each other! They truly would make the best present for Christmas for someone or a birthday present, Mother's Day present or even a little treat for yourself & even better you don't have to worry about everyone having the same as you.
On their website they even give you a ring size guide so if you are unsure of your ring size you can use the page to help you.
Plus if you use the code: lottiejessica10 you will receive a 10% discount!
Definitely check out their beautiful pieces at:
http://handmadesimplicity.co.uk/
Or check out their Instagram page: handmadesimplicitydesigns
Take care,
Love Lottie xox
19:20pm
Hello everyone!
Good Evening! I hope you all had a lovely weekend & your dreaded Monday wasn't all that bad for you!
Christmas is now fast approaching! It's only round the corner now. I finally finished buying all my presents yesterday but I still have all my wrapping to do. I don't know what's worse the buying of it or the wrapping? Christmas truly isn't the same when you grown up. It's pretty sad really.
As you all might have guessed by now with my previous posts for me skin care & having healthy looking skin is so important to me. I will admit I haven't got the best skin in the world but I do try my best to look after my skin as best as I can. Especially as I am actually a qualified beautician too so I have no excuse in not knowing how to look after my skin. I did suffer with acne a little & problem skin when I was like 10-11 years old & was prescribed cream by the doctor & even as I've got older I do sometimes end up with problem areas to my face but I think must people end up with spots even if it is just one area at some point. If you don't then you are so so lucky! I wish I was but I'm just not.
As well as skin care routine, having a good supplement to help promote healthy skin is a must I think. Because it can help give your skin the extra added vitamins that it needs to stay healthy & clear for longer. Not only that but helping to boost your body too.
I have recently started a skin care supplement by natural beauty slimming called skin care plus. It is a completely natural beauty treatment designed to help your body stem the ageing process and help your skin regain its natural tone and suppleness.
For anyone who doesn't know collagen appears throughout the body. It is in our skin mostly. It does do so much for our bodies but it more importantly provides your skin with its elasticity, texture, resilience and shape. As we age we lose collagen and if it is not replaced the effects of ageing become more visible to us & no one wishes to look older than they have to. The capsules offer a collagen supplement in an easy to absorb form. They are designes to be absorbed whole in the small intestine meaning it is not broken down by the digestive system & lost before it has the chance to help your body to benefit from it. But it is not only a boost for collagen to help ageing skin it can also be taken to help aid regeneration of joints, bones & other things.
The supplement you simply take before bedtime with water. With only 1-2 capsules to be used.
This allows the body to process and absorb the collagen in the most efficient way during the natural repair cycle as you sleep. Whilst results can be seen sooner, this is a process of repair and building a healthy body, so it can take up to 3 months to really feel the benefit of taking Marine Collagen supplements. I have only been on them a week so I can't say I've seen a huge change yet as it is still early days but I am excited to see the results & for my skin to be extra healthy.
The capsules also contain vitamins C & B3.
Natural beauty slimming don't just sell these skin care capsules they also have a vast number of products on their website ranging from hair care, tanning, weight loss. So depending on what kind of supplement you are looking for they could have a suitable one for you. Especially this time of year when everyone is busy with Christmas & your skin starts to look sluggish & things. It is nice to be able to give it that boost & extra little bit of care that it starts to need as you get older. It is so important to look after your skin & I do truly believe that.
The website is:
https://www.naturalbeautyslimming.com/
The skin care capsules come as a pot of 90 & are £27.00
But for skin care you cannot put a price on it.
Take care
Love Lottie xox
15:55pm
Hello everyone!
I am starting to get terrible at keeping up & writing a post lately! I think it's because Christmas is around the corner & I have been visiting family before Christmas & doing my Christmas shopping & things. But I really need to write more! That will definitely be a New Years resolution I think.
This time of year the cold weather just seems to dry out your skin. Well I know it dries out mine. My lips go dry & crack, my skin by the corner of my nose dries out & it just feels a little more dry than normal. I think going from out in the cold to the warm inside seems to do this. Well it contributes to it that's for sure.
Also as we all know we are not getting any younger. I know I'm not sadly. So recently when buying skin care products I have tried to start choosing items which perhaps contain some kind of anti aging ingredients to try & start to help my skin. I didn't want to have to yet but i thought I start now then it will definitely help for the future.
I decided to try a new brand in skin care products, I do tend to try several different brands but more recently I have used clarins. But this time I've chosen a brand called Purelogicol.
Purelogical is an anti-ageing skincare brand with a range of collagen-based skincare products and supplements. Their ethos is based around the idea of beauty starting from within. Using a combination of their supplements and skincare products you can use to help reveal a rejuvenated, youthful and radiant complexion.
I love a good toner & as a beautician I think they are a key part of your everyday skin care routine. So one of the products I wanted to try is the intelligent toner which contains normaseb which helps balance the sebaceous function of oily, dry or combination skin. It has a cooling formula which helps to remove traces of cleanser, helps to refine the pores & also helps to restore your skins PH level. It also contains pomegranate extract which helps energise skin cells while also soothing with also chamomile which the toner contains too & along with aloe Vera which leaves the skin feeling soft, hydrated & refreshed!
Toner is used in the morning & evening after you have cleansed your skin. Gently apply it with a cotton pad & gently sweep it over your face & neck. Taking care to avoid direct contact with your eyes.
The second item I got was the pure hydrolysed collagen peptide skin supplement. Because I am quite a sucker for good supplements to help with skincare & wellbeing. These capsules are used to help boost your collagen & reduce the signs of ageing. The supplement is used to help viably reduce fine lines & wrinkles, boost collagen, increase skin moisture, decrease pores & improve the skins elasticity.
In one box it contains 90 x 600mg pure collagen capsules which is a months supply. You simply take 3 capsules before bedtime with a glass of water. Purelogical do advise to use the capsules for three months to get the best results & to contain after to keep on going results.
So I cannot wait to get started with these & see what happens with my skin. I don't have to worry too much yet about ageing skin but I do believe looking after your skin now will benefit you when you are older. So there is definitely no harm in starting early!
Even grazia have revealed madonna uses the collagen capsules!
To find out more about purelogicol visit:
www.purelogicol.com
Take care,
Love Lottie xox
20:52pm
Hello everyone!
I hope you are all having a good week so far. We are nearly in December now. I really don't know how this can even be possible! This year has gone so quick it's flown past!
For anyone that knows me knows that I love water! I am always drinking as much water in a day that I can. Not only because due to my previous medical issue with my kidneys but because I do actually love the taste of it. I am not particularly a fan of squash. It's too sugary for my liking. Don't get me wrong I like ribena but I don't rarely drink the stuff.
People tend not to like the taste of water on its own because they don't like the taste, or it's good for you so they don't like it or many other reasons. But I have found a new way to jazz up plain water to give it a fruity taste & its healthy for you!
Aquatiser is a company that offers a variety of bottles to help make drinking bottles in a range of designs to help make it more fun & also help mantain people's health by encouraging them to drink water in a different way. Which I think is very clever.
Aquatiser is a fruit infused water bottle that offers a healthier alternative to sugary drinks. Aquatiser has different detachable compartments which assemble together to create the bottle. This makes it easier to use and clean.
What makes it better is the bottles are easy to use.
Simply place chopped up fruit or other healthy options into the bottom compartment. Screw on the middle juicer to extract the flavour and to also prevent the fruit from floating to the top. Then screw on the top compartment and the bottle is ready to use. Pour in your fresh water and securely screw on the top. You then have naturally flavoured water soon or it can be left for longer in the refrigerator for a stronger fruit infusion.
There are so many options you can have & so many recipes too! Whether it be cold or even hot water in them.
Listed on the aquatiser website they even include a list of recipes you can try in your bottle. It is such an amazing idea!
You can get recipes to help with all different kinds of things. Whether it be to help weight loss, help promote healthy skin, for a hangover cure, to help build your immune system or many other benefits.
My personal favourite which I have tried is for healthy skin. Which is known as "blue water".
It helps improve acne, minimises wrinkles & helps to promote radiant skin.
In the bottom container put in a handful of berries, in the middle container add 1 slice of orange, then finally in the top container add 2 slices of lemon & 1 slice of orange.
I have to have my water cold I cannot stand water even at room temperature it just doesn't taste as nice. It is so better cold. So I also have the aquatiser ice ball. Which allows you to have it with ice. You simply add water through the top hole & freeze for at least 4 hours. You can even add fruit inside the ball tobcrwate a fruit frozen pop! Perfect for the summer season!
It literally is my new favourite bottle & is even helping to maintain my healthy skin & ensuring I still get my water intake.
So this is perfect if you tend not to like the taste of water but want to drink more & be healthier.
So definitely check them out!
Website: http://aquatiser.com/
Instagram: aquatiser
Take care,
Love Lottie xox
19:14pm
Good Evening everyone!
I hope you are all having a fab week so far! I cannot believe we are half way through the week already! This week is going so fast! & I am also lucky enough to be off work next week too as I had holiday to use up.
Today in the post I received a lovely package from Salon Science. Which offer a range of hair care products. From helping with hair growth, radiance, hydration & other issues. So any issues you have with your hair they do something that helps. I have heard of the brand before but I will be honest I haven't tried any of their products.
When it comes to shampoo's & conditioners I do often have to change what I have because if I use the same brand for too long it stops becoming effective on my hair & just tends to make it feels greasy & unpleasant. Then it just feels like you had need not of bothered washing it. Is that just my hair or is anyone else like that?
For anyone that has followed my blog for a while, well mostly from the start or on some previous posts they would know that I have openly spoken about my battle with depression & anxiety. Which is now under control but obviously like any other human being I do have my off dark days. But not only that now I seem to suffer from a condition called Trichotillomania. For those of you who don't know what this is it is an impulse-control disorder, a psychological condition where the person is unable to stop themselves carrying out a particular action. So they pull out their hair or eyelashes, eyebrows or something. But for me mine is my hair. I cannot tell you why I do it but I do. It has become such a habit that I cannot get out & it also made me feel self conscious about my hair. Because it places it doesn't seem to grow as well as maybe it does in other places. At times I don't even know I'm doing it, I just sit then & start doing it. It's such a horrible thing to have & try & get out of. I have found it to be more of a common thing that people now open up about. Even Sam Faiers opened up about her issue with the condition which made her pull out her eye lashes. So I know I am not alone when it comes to suffering from this but I just wish there was a way of stopping myself! I think it started when at primary school & I went through a stage of being bullied & I started doing it but at that point it was really bad to the point I'd pull out clumps of hair & be left with bald patches so I'd have to have a different parting to cover it. It was at that point my mum took me to the doctors. It stopped for a while but over the years it has come back but as extreme as it was!
So because of this I need to give my hair all the nutrients & help it can get to be healthy, strong & help it grow in anyway I can. So the range from Salon science is the Proaccelerant treatment range. This range helps encourage hair growth, helps reduce hair loss, restores your hair to help it be stronger & healthier & helps make your hair thicker & fuller in 3 months. So these things are all the ideal things I need. I have never actually purchased a hair range targeted at hair loss & encouraging hair growth before so I am excited to see the results of this range.
I have got the shampoo, conditioner & also treatment which comes in two bottles. You apply the treatment to dry or towel dried hair twice a day. You apply the nozzle directly to the scalp & apply the treatment in sections. You have to ensure the scalp is covered, then massage it into the scalp to help stimulate the circulation. Then you simply leave it in.
All of Salon Science ranges can be purchased from your local boots or boots online.
I will be sure to keep you posted on how I get on with the hair care range. It could be a great help to help my hair. But for those of you who suffer from Trichotillomania don't feel ashamed! You aren't the only one to suffer from it & you certainly won't be the last. But just try to keep busy as I find that helps. The less time I have to just sit there or when I'm around people I tend not to do it. But if you do feel like you can't discuss it with others & you want advice or to talk about it just contact me through Instagram: lottiejessica & I am always happy to talk about it if you have any questions or whatever. I used to be ashamed of my issues but over time I think I have just got more open about it because it's more common than you think.
If you want to find out more about Salon Science check out their website:
http://www.salonscience.com
Or if you want to find out more about Trichotillomania visit:
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/trichotillomania/Pages/introduction.aspx
Take care
Love Lottie xox
21:42pm
Good Evening!
Wow we are Wednesday already! How times flies when you're having fun! This week is going pretty quick I have to say. Half way through the working week already.
I still cannot get over the fact that we are in November already! How have we got to the 11th month? I think I have like blinked & this year has gone. It's actually pretty scary don't you think?
We have like next to no time left till Christmas & I have only just got one present so far. Which is for my nephew because let's face it a two year old is easy to buy for & easily pleased unlike some difficult people.
I think at Christmas time sometimes you can struggle to find like smaller presents of like a lower value. Sometimes you don't want to purchase a big expensive present you might want to buy lots of little ones or like even stocking fillers sometimes things of a lower value are a nightmare to track down. Especially if you want something small & personal. Not your normal beauty products or food items. You want somehow to add your own personal touch to it & one thing I have mentioned to you before was initial items. As you may know I cannot get enough of them! I have a phone case, keyring, bracelet, necklace. I think that is it....
I think initial or personalised items definitely give things that personal & thoughtful touch. Not only the fact because it's made just for them with their name on it but also because it's not something anyone can just buy & pass to someone thought has gone into it.
I have come across a company called Cover-Appeal who have a range of ladies clothing, fashion accessories & gifts. They are a pop up boutique who take their shop to charity, corporate & fashion events & another of numerous events & activities. They even offer a pop up in the comfort of your own home! What could be better a group of your friends & family & browsing through fashion! That's my idea of a perfect evening. They do however also have an Instagram, Facebook page, twitter page & also a website where you can purchase & find out more about their items & purchase.
They do a range of perfect stocking filler ideas & smaller gift items online that I noticed on their Instagram page. Which yes is initial related but they do also do other items such as cute jewellery pieces & things. They also stock a brand called Lola and Gilbert which do some really cute quote make up bags, tote bags & purses which are all stocked on their website.
I found an initial purse which has a gold glitter letter on there. Which is like a denim colour. It is a reasonable size for both money & coins. Or you could use it as small storage bag for jewellery items & things. It has a multi person use I think. I just love how it is your initial of your name of it & you get to choose that. Super cute! The face that is is under £7 too I think is a bargain & just perfect for a cute little stocking filler or part of a present for someone this Christmas. There are others that they do in the range which are not personalised. They have perfect girlie quotes like "better to arrive late than ugly" Perfect idea for anyone you know who loves a funny girly quote
But not only that if it's clothing you are looking for they have some perfect autumnal pieces & other bits! So if you want some great Christmas gift ideas definitely check them out!
Also use the code: LOTTIE10 for 10% off!
Instagram: coverappealaccessories
Twitter: coverappeal
Website: https://www.coverappeal.co.uk
Take care,
Love Lottie xox
