First days of autumn OOTD

After enjoying an amazing Indian summer here in London, autumn has now officially started.
This was my OOTD last Saturday which really felt like the first official days of autumn. ♥ Jeans: ZARA Basics Skinny’s
♥ Top: ASOS Deep V Cuff Top in White (available online here) 
♥ Vest: Grey Woolen Knit by United Colors of Benetton
♥ Necklace: Coin necklace by Decjuba
♥ Shoes: Black flat buckle boots as seen here

To brave the slightly colder temperature outside I added my green parka that I got last autumn from H&M (as seen here). This jacket is the perfect cover-up for this time of the year plus it has a hidden hood which is great for those un-expected moments when you get caught out in the rain! I have started to packed away some of my summer clothes and geting the autumn & winter wardrobe ready, have you? xoxo

Celebrate Chocolate Week the guilt free way!

It's officially National Chocolate Week this week, hoorah! However, do we ever actually need an excuse to indulge in chocolate? Anyways instead of tempting you with lots of amazing chocolaty things I will tell you about a delicious guilt free treat you can spoil yourself with this week, or any other week for that matter…. :)

Treat yourself to a “Hot Chocolate Face Mask"!
When a sample of this mask arrived at my desk earlier this week, my friend the Bright Blonde was keen as (cocoa) beans to pamper herself with a bit of hot chocolate fun! This is her little review…
”Well it is exactly what it says on the pack! It’s hot, its chocolate and it orange :)

It’s gorgeous to apply, it smells delicious and it’s difficult not to lick it. So much so that I did have a little lick and I would say that people should refrain from licking it. It doesn’t taste as good as it smells or looks. I luckily applied it with a ‘chocolate orange’ to hand and nibbled on that whilst I had the mask on. It’s messy but it’s really rather decadent.” The self heating (yes it’s an actual HOT chocolate mask) cleanses dirt and oils from deep within pores and will leave your skin feeling soft and refreshed. 

As you can see she was well and truly in chocolate heaven :)

     

All products by Montagne Jeunesse are are suitable for vegetarians and they always prefer to use natural ingredients. The hot chocolate mask (£1.09) and complete range of their luscious skin treats can be found in all major retailers including Asda, Boots, Claires, Morrison, Sainsburys, Superdrug, Tesco or online via their website.

PS: for a great giggle read the Bright Blonde’s latest blog post about the joys of online dating; it had me in tears of laughter :)

Looking a little TOWIE but loving it!

Last night I went to an event at Vanilla (which is this uber glam bar in the London West End)  where I got to browse around the latest & greatest by Kiehl’s, Shu Uemura and Biotherm. On arrival I was instantly mesmerised by all the fabulous fake lashes the Shu Uemera people had on display and was so lucky to get myself fitted with some rather fluttery lashes! Normally I tend to go for the more ‘natural’ fake lashes look but last night I was drawn to a slightly bolder pair. I have to say I felt rather TOWIE but actually loved it :)
For anyone that’s not familiar with TOWIE – this stands for ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ which is a popular (scripted) reality TV show in the UK. Basically girls from TOWIE are all about trash/glam including fake-tans, fake-boobs, fake-hair and fake-lashes!
What do you think? It’s a bit more dramatic than I am used to and to me it felt  quite obvious & fake but when I met some girlfriends for dinner after the event they all said it looked really nice. I got to keep the lashes so I might attempt to put them on again for a glam night out :)

Also, do you ever feel like this?
Happy Hump Day to you all :) Hope your week is going well. Mine has been pretty busy and is flying by which suits me fine! I am counting down until Friday morning because then I will be off to Nice, in the South of France, for a 3 day weekend with some girlfriends. I can’t wait to soak up the last bit of sunshine and warmth before winter officially arrives. 
PS: shall I tell you something shocking? It’s only 10 weeks until Christmas……Ahhhhhhhh!!! xoxo

Bringing my skin into its Comfort Zone

For the last few weeks I have been using these new face day & night creams and am loving them so just wanted to write a quick (rave) review on these products. The brand is called [Comfort Zone]. I wasn’t that familiar with the brand but apparently it’s growing in popularity in the UK and distributes to over 40 countries in the world. [ Comfort Zone ] is a luxury Italian spa brand, developed in 1993 by a team of spa professionals and dermatologists, headed by Italian pharmacist, David Bollati. The [Comfort Zone] is described as “an exclusive space for oneself, a complete product line of beauty treatments and rituals, cosmetics and elements of design to render every moment of one's life a pleasant interlude of well-being.” Their European philosophy of skin care is based on the knowledge that the skin, in its state of maximum balance, affects the mind, creating a marvellous feeling of harmony. [Comfort Zone] acts involving all the senses, with extraordinary effects, through touch, smell, sight, hearing and taste.

First up the 'Sacred Nature Day Cream' which is a nourishing anti-aging rich face cream.
"A rich, concentrated nourishing cream formulated with exclusive natural and organic active ingredients and enveloped in a texture which is soft and easily absorbed. With powerful anti-aging actions and a daily vital defence, it is also the ideal protection for cold climates, ensuring the well-being of the skin." Contains lovely ingredients like organic buriti oil, butterfly bush extract, shea butter and orange distilled water to provide you with skin protection and anti-aging effect all in one.

There are a range of products available in the Sacred Nature skincare line which is all about formulas made from natural and organic active ingredients (natural, ecocert-certificated fragrances; no chemicals, parabenes, silicon or artificial colourings) plus the use of environmentally friendly packaging components.

I love the packaging and wooden chunky lid of this product, and upon opening you are immediately hit with an amazing orange-flower and vanilla fragrance. I have normal skin so I don't usually like any face creams that are too heavy because it just makes my skin oily and shiny. So I was a little apprehensive about this 'rich' cream but it turned out to have a gorgeous silky texture; it completely melted away after a minute of massaging it into my skin. My face felt hydrated for the hours and there was no hint of oily sheen to be seen! I have been impressed with how moisturising this cream is and think this cream would be great for anyone with dry to normal skin and because of its organic and eco-credentials, this is a lovely product for those looking for a natural approach.

Next is the 'Renight Recover cream:
"A soft rich night cream with antioxidant and protective actions for dehydrated, depleted and stressed skins. Contains Goji berry oil, hyaluronic acid and lycopene." The Goji berry is a precious fruit originating in Tibet and which traditionally has miraculous anti-aging attributes.

The texture of this product is so luxurious and creamy and it smells delicious!! I pretty much look forward to taking off my make up off every night now to treat my skin to some pampering and when I wake up in the morning my skin looks fresh, radiant, restored and feels silky smooth! This product would good for all skin types especially sensitive as it protects the skin from external factors.
These products are definitely bringing my skin into its comfort zone, prepping them for tougher times ahead with winter fast approaching! Had you heard of [Comfort Zone] before?

For more information about [Comfort Zone] products, spa's and treatments available visit their website here.