Soap & Glory Favourites!

One thing I always make sure I set aside time for is a cheeky pamper sesh'. Whether it's 10 minutes or a full hour, a pamper session with my favorite products is not only a great way to de-stress but it makes me feel like a whole new person; not to mention the physical health benefits. Soap & Glory are renowned for their unique, modern take on a 'read all about it!' style and with their eye catching designs and cleverly worded packaging, it's no wonder why so many people are drawn to the brand. The best part? Their products really are as good as they look and what's more, the smell even better!

Smoothie Star Deep Moisture Body Milk

Although it's a body milk, it's actually very thick, almost like a body butter. Blended with cocoa butter, shea butter and coconut oil (need I say more) it divinely moisturises your skin, leaving it feeling irresistibly soft. After just a few uses I noticed a significant difference in the softness of my skin and thanks to the oats, yogurt and honey it conditions your skin for added silky-ness! The lotion absorbs quickly, doesn't feel sticky and doesn't leave a long lasting residue (big factor for me) but it's the scent that won me over. The actual scent is 'almond, outs and brown sugar' which smells like milk and cookies with a hint of almonds.  

Clean on Me Clarifying Shower Gel

A classic from the range and a favourite among many, 'Clean on Me' has been on the shelves for a while now but it's safe to say it hasn't lost it's credible reputation. It has the signature Soap & Glory scent which is fresh, sweet and feminine. What's more, it's blended with body lotion for smooth, sexy skin every time. I love it because it gives you a thick lather, with plenty of bubbles and feels luxurious. 

Scrub 'Em and Leave 'Em Body Buff

  Now, I love a scrub of any kind and whether it's for your face, body or feet I always feel like they're really 'doing something'. Removing dead skin cells is essential for our body's skin cell renewal system and it also helps to hydrate the deeper layers of our skin when moisturising. With it's delectable scent, 'Scrub 'Em and Leave 'Em' is best described as a sugar scrub. It's not vigorous or harsh so suitable to use regularly. Infused with jojoba and mandarin oils, it hydrates your skin whilst it buffs and although it leaves a slight residue, it's not annoying or sticky; I actually quite like it as it makes my skin feel soft and adds a certain healthy sheen.

Neeks ☯

The Sunday Snippet #3

This week I was lucky enough to have a week off work and spent the majority of my time with my loved ones; enjoying the sun. So far this year we haven't had a 'real' summer here in the UK, it's been mainly humid grey skies and ALOT of downpours but this week our prayers were heard and we were blessed with golden sunshine and scorching heat. So, we went to the beach for a few hours and absorbed feel-good atmosphere... Whilst watching the fellow beach goers I couldn't help but notice the vast range of female body types and it was a true reality to check. In my head, everyone is walking around with big boobs, a tiny waist, curvy hips and flawless skin but that really isn't the case at all (who knew?!). This probably sounds ridiculous that I'd have this perception of the world but when picture perfect models are are inescapably flooding the media in shopping malls, the TV and social media it's no wonder why so many women feel the pressure of the seemingly 'perfect' body type. It reminded me to feel blessed in the body I was given and not compare myself to Instagram models or put myself down. This is something we should all be doing and also, regularly remind ourselves (and others) that we are are beautiful and sexy, no matter what shape or size we are, or what the media has to say about their unrealistic version of 'perfect'

On another note, I'm loving dungarees at the moment! Dresses, shorts and the traditional dungaree all seem to be taking pride of place in my wardrobe and you may have seen, in The Sunday Snippet #2, I featured a 90's denim dress from TOPSHOP. I just love how easy they are to wear, an edgy spin on the classic jeans and T-shirt. I actually got these black dungarees from Newlook and as they're fitted, they're particularly flattering. I've worn these with anything from a crop top and sandals, for summery feel, to a baggy white T for a casual look. A lot of people have said they like dungarees but are unsure what to where them with. My advise? Pinterest. Pinterest has endless outfit ideas, for your chosen item, so it's easy to find inspiration and create an outfit that works for you.

As I had a moment spare today, I decided it was time to stop procrastinating and give my make-up drawers a good ol' spring clean; it's one of those jobs I always put off but once I get going it's actually quite enjoyable. When you're only using a handful of products regularly, it's easy to forget what you actually have... Re-organising is the perfect opportunity to route through all your products and remind yourself of everything you own. You'd be surprised how often you fall in love again with a forgotten lipstick or blusher. Anyhow, I got these drawers from Muji, Oxford Street. The 5 Drawer is perfect for starting out, the drawers slide smoothly and one drawer can comfortably hold 22 lipsticks, so you won't be short on space. Beneath the 5 drawer I have two 2 Drawers which have a larger depth so perfect for storing large or bulky items. What I love most about the Muji acrylic storage is they have a wide variety of stack-able styles to accommodate all your storing needs. I think they're fairly priced, easy to clean and your products are always easily found. 

Neeks ☯