13 April 2020

Reviewing SGX NYC hair products


Disclaimer: These items were gifted to me but I'm under no obligation to post about them, I'm just genuinely impressed with the products and wanted to share my review with you.

A few weeks ago I was kindly sent two hair products from SGX NYC to try. I recieved their "So Whipped" mousse and the "Happy Place" dry shampoo. As someone who has a very love-hate relationshiop with their hair, I was excited to use something new and I definitely wasn't disappointed..



I have naturally curly hair so anything that can tame the frizz and define my curls is very much appreciated! Firstly lets just appreciate the packaging. It's so pretty and striking. I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but I did judge this product by its bottle and let me tell you it also smells as good as it looks. The actual mousse itself gets a huge thumbs up from me. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the foam activates - a little goes a long way - and it doesn't leave your hair feeling or looking crispy like some mousse products do.


This is my favourite product of the two and probably my most-used. Coconut is my favourite scent so I knew I was on to a winner with this dry shampoo. It's so lightweight and doesn't leave any visible residue. My hair still feels clean and soft after I've used it which is a huge bonus because the worst thing about hair products is when you can tell that they're in your hair. The scent is also very long lasting, throughout the day whenever I swish my hair I get a waft of tropical goodness.


Overall I'd happily recommend both of these products and I'm so grateful that SGX NYC gifted them to me. If the two that I mentioned don't float your boat, they do the dry shampoo in other scents as well as different products such as texture sprays, finishing sprays, curl creams and styling oil. 

When the products have packaging and names that are this cute, 100% vegan AND affordable, you can't go wrong!

5 April 2020

The ultimate feel-good film guide


I think it's fair to say that during this lockdown, we're all watching a lot more TV/films. I've always viewed film as an escapism and I've made a list of all the ones that I think are upbeat and make me happy. I'm not one for a weepy film and there's enough negativity in the real world without having to see it in a fictional world too. I've tried to choose uplifting films that don't really have any sad moments (i.e the tragic death of a beloved character, I'm looking at you Walt Disney..) Films are a good distraction from what's going on at the moment and I hope these can bring you a couple of hours of entertainment and laughter in the same way that they do for me :)

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1. Mamma Mia!

2. Walking On Sunshine

3. Hairspray

4. Grease

5. High School Musical trilogy

6. Dirty Dancing

7. Mary Poppins (1964)

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1. Shrek 2

2. Flushed Away

3. Moana

4. Sing

5. Chicken Run

6. Toy Story

7. The Incredibles

8. Shark Tale

9. Aladdin

10. Madagascar

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1. Bridesmaids

2. Mrs Doubtfire

3. Cheaper by the Dozen

4. Meet the Fockers

5. Night at the Museum

6. Bad Neighbours

7. Girls Trip

8. Booksmart

9. White Chicks

10. Bruce Almighty

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1. The Princess Diaries

2. A Cinderella Story

3. 10 Things I Hate About You

4. The Lizzie McGuire Movie

5. Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging

6. Wild Child

7. Legally Blonde

8. 13 Going on 30

9. Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen

10. Clueless

11. Maid in Manhattan

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Feel free to comment your favourite feel-good films in the comments below :)


Hope everyone is staying safe and staying at home x

3 April 2020

5 key pieces you need in your Spring wardrobe


Spring has sprung and our Instagram feeds are being filled with pastels, nudes, florals and more recently, loungewear (let's be honest, who is actually wearing "proper clothes" during this lockdown??) However, if you're still getting dressed up or if you just fancy a distraction, I've put together five key items of clothing that everyone should have in their spring wardrobes. And the best part is, they're probably things you already have from previous years/seasons..


THE BLAZER


One of the classics. Blazers are such a staple item and I'm a firm believer that everyone should own one. Whether you wear it to a job interview, with joggers and trainers, over a dress or even as a dress. A blazer is so versatile and easy to style up or down.


THE BRODERIE ANGLAISE SHIRT


The prettiest fabric known to mankind. If I could own an item of every type of clothing in this material, I would. It's already nice to look at so you don't need to make much effort when you wear it as it speaks for itself. Also perfect for the summer months too.


THE MIDI DRESS 


Also known as the most versatile item of clothing you can own. In the cold seasons? Wear it with tights, boots and a leather jacket. Summer seasons? Wear it with sandals/trainers and a denim jacket. The only negative is trying to get the right length. This one was almost a maxi on me but I love it anyway!


THE LIGHT DENIM JEANS


Spring means ditch the black jeans and inject some colour into your life! Blue denim is always popular once the season changes and there are so many shades and styles to choose from. It's taken me a while to find the perfect pair but I love that these aren't too light or dark in colour.



THE KHAKI JACKET


Khaki jackets are the perfect transitional piece for when the weather is getting warmer but it's still not warm enough to leave your coat at home. They come back into fashion every year so it's an investment that will definitely pay off. This one was originally from Primark but I got it for a bargain 99p on eBay!
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