Your Feet Deserve Love

It’s the dream shared by many young women; just a catch of the eye and its love at first sight, you envision a life time of happiness and you’re suddenly swept off your feet and into a fierce pair of shoes. Whatever your type, there’s a special pair for every girl. A great pair of shoes can be irresistible, a look turns into a twirl in the mirror and before you know it you’re pulling out your debit card to commit to a well-heeled romance. Sometimes it’s good to splash out on a gorgeous pair of boots or pumps, even if they are slightly above your budget, because you know that they will support you and look great with almost anything! If you’re on a budget then I would suggest buying a quality pair as they last much longer and save you having to buy another pair when you’re really broke!

 I had a fling with a cheap pair of boots, it was great at first and we really turned heads when we were together. But sadly after a couple of months things started to fall apart, and by that I mean a huge whole had eroded the cheap material of the sole. I guess we just weren’t sole mates… After a while I found a perfect pair of Doc Martens and decided to buy them, this time I knew it was the real deal and these boots would support me through all weather conditions and terrains. We’ve been going pretty strong for about a year now, my Doc Martens and I.

My point is that it’s perfectly fine to treat yourself to awesome footwear every now and again, but I’m talking River Island or Zara not bank breaking Louboutins! If they are sturdy, comfy and look great then why not give into temptation? A year ago I invested in a great pair of boots and a fantastic leather jacket. And when my bank balance isn't looking good, I'm still looking great because I invested in a few quality, key pieces that pull any outfit together. A killer pair of ankle boots really adds va-va-voom to the dress I bought for a fiver in Primark. So when I'm flat out broke I dress like a young woman who isn’t embarrassed to check her account balance in front of her friends! 

My personal fave at the moment; Cut out Coltrane Boots. Snap them up for an absolute bargain here: http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/boots/black-chunky-cut-out-buckle-ankle-boots_286821901

Onsen Daily Choice Peel review

So this is my first blog entry and it's about a skin care product and as you well know, we need to take care of our skin first in order to make our makeup look amazing. So it's sort of symbolic in a way that my very first entry is about something which should be every girls very first beauty priority!
There are a few foundations that I could praise all day long but before I ever use any makeup I will always make sure that my skin is in tip top condition, well apart from the occasional pimple! You can wear all the makeup that MAC has to offer, and sometimes I do, but if your skin isn't in good condition then your makeup just will not look as great as it could and you will be essentially wasting money. Likewise, if you wear a lot of makeup then you need to be looking after your skin.
On  Monday I figured I deserved a little pampering so after my pillage at River Island, MAC and the Benefit counter I decided to search for a skin product that would do something really special for my skin. I use toner, cleanser, exfoliator, masks and pore strips but I wanted a new product to give my skin a boost. So I found this Onsen Daily Choice Peel. Now, Onsen do specialize in anti ageing products but this particular serum works to really gently draw out impurities from the skin and reduce uneven skin tone, it's not for heavy duty anti ageing. I have generally clear skin but I do struggle with blocked pores and uneven skin tone so this peel immediately caught my eye and it's safe to say that I was amazed with the results. To apply, you have to use 2 pumps of the serum and cover your whole face and wait just 15 seconds before gently massaging it in circular motions. Finally, rinse off with warm water and Hello Glow! This Daily Choice Peel has an immediate effect, it totally draws out all the left over dirt and makeup on your skin and gives you a total radiance boost. You only use the peel once a week so it's a very gentle treatment which gives big results. The product is quite pricey and will set you back around £50, however you do get a lot of serum and the treatment only requires you to use a small amount so it will last quite a while. I personally bought this as a way of treating myself , I probably wouldn't have bought it on a normal day but I'm really glad that I did because my skin has a little glow to it and my makeup looks better than ever. It's definitely worth the money when you consider it does wonders for your skin.