First impression: Palmer's Deep Conditioning Protein Pack

I love the idea of winter . I've created this fantasy in my head that it's all about cozy knits, delectable hot drinks and nights spent under a blanket with a good book. The reality however, is not as rosy. Winter can be harsh. Those early morning's as well as the weather wreaking havoc on my skin and hair is brutal. This is especially true when it comes to my hair. Winter has never loved my hair and the feeling is mutual. Which is why I have decided to put in a little  ( ok a lot) extra effort into taking care of my locks. I love deep conditioners and when I spotted this Palmers Deep Condioning Protein Pack I was excited to give it a try.

I am low key obsessed with coconut so anything that contains it immediately gets my attention. First of all, this hair mask smells incredible. I kept it on my hair for half an hour but, the smell lasted for almost 3 days. (Could have been longer but I was at a braai).

While I only used the protein pack once, I could see the difference instantly. It's perfect for dry, damaged and colour treated hair. It contains no sulphates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, gluten or dyes and the new advanced formula with monoi and vitamin E helps with hydrating, repairing and shine.

And now for the best part. It retails for R25 at Clicks. I am absolutely inlove with this product and I can't wait to use the rest of the products in the Palmer's range.

Have you used this hair mask before? I would love to hear from you.

TILL LATER, LAUREN!

Skirts in winter? Of course!

By the time I finally figured how to get the skirt/dress look right for summer we were at the beginning of our winter in South Africa. Needless to say I was not ready to let go yet. While it is much easier to just pull on a jeans and a coat, I decided that this winter I would be a little more experimental.

 So when the colder days started to roll around I decided not to pack away my skirts and dresses; instead I started thinking of items I could add to make them more winter friendly. This suited my budget as well. While I always want to look my best, as a mother, I am always thinking of ways to save rather than splurge.

 As per usual, I turned to the internet to get my dose of inspiration to aid me in my latest challenge. I have also decided that I want to do a few (decent) look posts soon, that is if I have the guts to actually take some pictures. I hope you guys enjoy the images.

*I do not take credit for the images in this post

TILL LATER, LAUREN! 

These boots were made for...

Never in my life have I been so excited about a pair of shoes. When my boyfriend decided to get me my dream over the knee boots for my birthday I immediately started dreaming up a million ways I would wear it. As you can imagine...having a look in your head doesn't always translate perfectly in real life and that's exactly what happened to me.

I had a specific idea of how I wanted to wear it and when that didn't come together I was miserable. Miserable to the point where I wanted to cancel the plans I had . In an effort to cheer me up,  my boyfriend said something that really stuck with me. He told me that everything doesn't always work out the way we planned and that with fashion (and everything else) one should always be ready to switch things up and be flexible.

Yes, I went with a completely different look but, I still had an amazing time. (I didn't take any pictures however). I was a little ashamed of acting like a complete fashion brat but, it was mostly an eye opener for me. I really needed to stop being so fixated on the images I had in my head. I decided to wear the boots with some jeans and a plain t-shirt to run some errands. While the outfit is pretty basic; the boots give it a bit of an edge.

*Jeans and tshirt: Mr Price
*Necklace : TheFix
*Boots: Identity
*Rings: Lovisa
*Glasses : Gifted

Life and fashion can be unpredictable...from now, I'll be ready.

TILL LATER, LAUREN!

Olive Crush

Have you ever had a crush on a colour. Seriously guys. That's pretty much how I feel about olive green. Especially when it comes to fashion. I am often way too excited at the sight of this colour. Olive green is described as  a "dark yellowish-green colour like that of unripe or green olives" The colour looks especially striking with gold accents or, as I have recently discovered , with pink.

While a full olive ensemble might not be everyone's cup of tea, there are so many ways to introduce the hue into your wardrobe. I love light weight bomber jackets, high waisted shorts and floaty skirts. Olive green might not be your go to colour for spring but, its certainly a refreshing way to liven up your outfits.

What is your take on this colour? Do you think it'll make a big splash this year? If so,  how do you plan to incorporate it into your wardrobe? I would love to hear from you! 

TILL LATER, LAUREN! 

*I do not take credit for the images in this post 

Beauty Blogger Tag

I have never done a tag post before so when I saw one on City Girl Vibe Blog I jumped at the chance. I was also very excited to do something that I don't normally do on my blog. I hope you enjoy reading it.

WHAT IS YOUR NATURAL HAIR COLOUR? DO YOU DYE IT YOURSELF OR GO TO THE SALON?
My natural hair colour is brown and it is not cute. I normally dye it at home because hair salons give me a little bit of anxiety.

HOW OFTEN DO YOU WASH YOUR HAIR?
Because I work so much I only manage to wash it twice a week. Which is actually just enough for me.

WILL YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT MAKE UP?
I often do. Sometimes I really cannot be bothered. Besides I think your skin needs to breathe a bit.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO DO YOUR MAKE UP?
During the the week, about 15-20 minutes. On weekends I'll spend a little more time. I like to experiment.

DO YOU READ THE COMMENTS ON YOUR POSTS?
Always! I love getting comments on my posts. It makes me feel amazing to be honest.

WHAT KIND OF CAMERA DO YOU USE FOR YOUR PHOTOS?
At the moment I am still using my phone but I plan to invest in a proper camera soon.

WHAT TYPE OF SKIN DO YOU HAVE?
Combination

WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT FACIAL CLEANSER?
I am using POND'S pimple clear face wash which I love at the moment.

DO YOU HAVE FRECKLES?
No I don't but I find them very pretty.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE EYESHADOW COLOUR?
I love gold and bronze colours and I hardly ever stray from those neutral colours.

HOW OFTEN DO YOU POKE YOUR EYE OUT WITH AN EYELINER PENCIL?
Almost never. I've gotten pretty good with putting on my liner even without a mirror.

DO YOU USE PENCIL OR LIQUID EYELINER?
Pencil always. I'm not good with liquid eyeliner so I stick to pencil.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LIPSTICK?
I love lipstick. My current favourite is this matte one from L.A. girl.

NAME A MAKE UP MISTAKE THAT YOU HATE?
I absolutely hate when your face and neck does not match. When you apply foundation it shouldn't look like you are wearing a mask.

DO YOU LIKE DRUGSTORE MAKE UP?
I adore drug store make up. That's how I spend most of my money.

I have to say I enjoyed doing this tag post very much. I tag anyone who would like to participate. Please tag me in your post because I would love to read your posts.

TILL LATER, LAUREN!

Peach Perfect

My love affair with cream eyeshadow started many,  many months ago and ever since then I have been on the look out for every possible cream eyeshadow I could find. A few weeks back I was pleasantly surprised when I spotted this Essence 2 in 1 waterpoof eyeshadow and liner. While they might not be the first brand coming out with a cream eyeshadow in a stick formula, I was intrigued because up to now I had used a brush to apply my cream eyeshadow. Lets talk about the product.

Peach Perfect (02) is ,as you can imagine, a beautiful peachy hue. The fact that it is a stick makes the application steady and uncomplicated. It saves me a ton of time in the morning.

Apart from the packaging being beautiful as usual, I love that the lid clips on tightly. With my luck, I always end up with missing caps and product all over my make up bag.

The pigmentation is AMAZING. The colour pay off is vivid and stays on all day long, which is a bonus. I have to admit that I have been paid alot of compliments since I started wearing this cream eyeshadow. While its very striking, it also looks very natural on my skin. It retails for about R54 and there are a few other shades that I am definitely going to purchase. I cannot wait!

Are you into cream eyeshadow? I would love to hear from you. 

TILL LATER, LAUREN! 

The 89th Oscars- The Fashion

Last night marked the 89th Oscars, and while the night was all about film, the fashion did not disappoint either. There were a few looks that I adored like Jessica Biel and Janelle Monae and a few that I wish had stayed at home (yes Dakota Johnson).

Here are a few of my favourite and not so favourite looks. Who got your vote for best and worst dressed? I would love to know.

Felicity Jones in Dior.

Emma Roberts in Armani Prive

Chris Evans in Salvatore Ferragamo.

Mahershala Ali in Zegna. 

Chrissy Teigen in Zuhair Murad.

Dev Patel in Burberry 

Jessica Biel in Kaufman Franco.

Hailee Steinfeld in Ralph & Russo.

Janelle Monae in Elie Saab 

Taraji P Henson in Alberta Ferretti.

Emma Stone in Givenchy

I was a little underwhelmed by a few looks as well. I was definitely expecting a little more from Priyanka Chopra. Her Ralph &Russo gown was just awkward. Here are a few more looks that didn't quite reach the mark for me.

Priyanka Chopra in Ralph &Russo.

Brie Larson in Oscar de la Renta.

Naomie Harris in Calvin Klein.

Charlize Theron in Dior.

Salma Hayek in Alexander McQueen.

Scarlett Johansson in Azsedine Alaia.

Dakota Johnson in Gucci  

In my opinion the best dressed goes to Hailee Steinfeld and Janelle Monae and the worst.....definitely Dakota Johnson. Yikes! What do you think?

*I do not take credit for the images in this post.

TILL LATER, LAUREN!

Love is On

There is nothing I love more than buying something and being able to keep it as a souvenir when the product is finished. That was exactly the case when I bought this Revlon Love Is On fragrance. As you might have realised by now, I have alot of love for Revlon products, however I really wanted to be objective about this fragrance. I didn't want to glorify it because I love the brand overall. Let's talk about the scent.

Obviously the packaging is what caught my attention in the first place. I find the heart-shaped bottle both endearing and charming. I love the idea of it being a keepsake. So even if it finishes, I get to display the gorgeous bottle. This also means that the fragrance would make the perfect gift.

What I love about the scent is that its captivating but, not overpowering. Unlike a lot of the headache inducing scents I have come across over the years. It's the kind of fragrance that lingers long after you have applied it. Some of the notes include berry, citrus, sandalwood, vanilla and musk.

I bought the fragrance not knowing how much I would enjoy it. It makes me feel both flirty and sensual at the same time. It retails for R399.00 and is definitely a fragrance I would repurchase. How about you? Have you used the Love Is On fragrance before? What are your thoughts? I would love to hear from you.

TILL LATER, LAUREN!