1960's inspired half beehive

I'm always one for trying out new styles and updos when it comes to my hair, and as i have a very keen interest in 1960's style, the half beehive is just perfect for me. 

It's extremely easy to do, and should only take 10 minutes to create. 

For this style I used:

Dry shampoo (asda's own brand)

Hair spray

Hair grips

Back combing brush

Bow clip for decoration

The first thin I did was spray some dry shampoo through all of my hair to create for texture and give some extra body. I then separate my hair into a top and bottom divide. I scoop up the top section in line with my eyebrows, and tie the remaining bottom half out of the way for now. Next comes the back combing! I take small inch sections at a time from the top area and back comb to create the volume required for the beehive. Once the entire top section of hair has been volumised, I then pull it all together and smooth over so there are no lumps and no birds nest look going on! Gathering it all at the back(as if you are doing a ponytail) I then give it one twist to give it extra security, and then push it up ever so slightly to add super volume. Then you need to pin it in place. 

I'll then let the bottom section of hair loose again, and give it a rough back comb for extra body. For optional decoration, I've secured a bow over the pins. To hold it all in place, spray over some hair spray. And you're done! As easy as that. 

I've popped a few pics below so you can see what mine looks like. I absolutely love it!

DIY- how I ombre my hair

I've had my hair dyed ombre for over a year now. Over the past couple of months I have been deciding whether to let it grow out or to dye it again. So I guess you can see from the title which way I decided to go...

I purchased the l'oreal Paris Wild Ombré Préférence hair dye in No.1 for light brown to dark brown hair. In the past I have gone for the next shade up, but this little beauty was on offer. And it makes sence as my hair is dark brown! 

In the box you get all the essentials you need to dye your hair:

1. Gloves

2. Expert application brush

3. Lightening powder

4. Lightening creme

5. Developer creme

6. Conditioning shampoo

7. INSTRUCTIONS!

I would also recommend getting an old tshirt and towel that you don't mind getting dye/bleach on!

I see ombre as primarily a summer hairstyle. But I now have it all year round. It gives so much more texture and dimension to my hair. It looks 'done' without really doing anything at all. 

How to ombre: follow the instructions provided. Part the hair into 2 sections. Spread the dye into the brush and brush through the hair. I tend to start at the middle of my ear as a rough guide and then work my way down. I'll then take whatever is left over on the brush and spread it lightly through my hair slightly above my ear, so the transition is smooth and natural looking. Then you'll need to wait about half an hour to 45 minutes for it to develop. Keep looking at the colour as you may find you need to remove it sooner. Wash out with warm water and then condition with the provided shampoo. 

I'll then towel dry most of the moisture out of my hair before blow drying and styling. 

Ombre is an easy way to change up your hair, without having to spend a fortune at the hairdressers! Below are my before and after snaps!

Thanks for reading x

Depop! Everyone's talking about it

I Have recently re-discovered the wonderful app that is depop! Everyone's talking about it...so what is it?

It's a selling app where anyone can sell and buy new or used items, not just clothes! Similar to eBay, but no listing fees, and you can private message and negotiate prices between one another. You are able to like other users items, and come back to things at a later date.

Depop takes 10% from your selling price which is the same as eBay. They don't take any money until you have sold an item. 

You are able to search for items using keywords, and using hashtags in the item descriptions also enables more people to find you things! 

I personally think it is fantastic and is earning me a little extra and much needed pocket money! If you find a seller you like, you can also follow them. This means all their future posts will come up on your home feed. 

Thanks for reading! My depop is charlottestanley 

Xx

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo

 

A couple of months ago, I found myself really suffering with bad skin problems. I kept getting viscious under the surface spots, which were so sore and would last for ages. So I did a little bit of research on Youtube to see if anyone else was having the same problems and what they used to try and resolve it.

This lead to the purchase of  (in my opinion) quite a pricey product - La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo. I had seen this product mentioned before, but had never really paid it a great deal of attention and so knew very little about it. It cost just over £13 to buy, so I really hoped it would live up to its reputation.

Every product will work differently for each individual, and unfortunately, I find most products break me out and make my skin even worse! I have had very sensitive skin ever since I was a baby, and I continue this ongoing battle with most products even today. I am pleased to say however, that the Effaclar Duo has been very good to my skin.

The product is described to be a 'corrective and unclogging anti-imperfection care'. It is a serum consistancy and has a very fresh smell. It is lovely to apply to the face and I find a little of the product will go along way. This means thats although it is over £13 to buy for 40ml, it should last a very long time. I use mine morning and night, and I still have plenty left in the tube.

I have been using the product for about 3 months now and I have definitely seen an improvement in my skin. I use it in place of my moisturiser and apply it all over my face. It has made my skin a lot smoother and appear clearer.It is also quite mattifying, so won't leave your face all greasy feeling, like a lot of moisturisers would. I still occasionally have a nasty break out, but I put this down to my hormones and diet. I eat very healthy, but definitely notice a difference in my skin if I don't get enough sleep, water and if I eat junk food. Overall my skin is 60% better now after using this product and I would 100% re-purchase it! Money well spent. I just need to concentrate on drinking more water now!

If you have any questions about this product or anything else that you might like me to try, please leave a comment below :)

Charlotte xx

Soap and Glory's kick ass conceal review

For a while now I have been using the collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer, but have never really understood the hype. Yes it's been ok, but I've felt it never really matched my skin tone and was very drying on my skin. So for a while now I've been on the look out for something new... 

I absolutely love watching youtuber's monthly favourite videos, and reading up on products that they have mentioned to get some ideas and inspiration on new things to try. A product that kept cropping up was the Soap and Glory kick ass concealer. Apart from everyone loving the collection 2000 concealer, this seemed to be the second favourite, but extremely over shadowed. 

At £10 a pot, I don't really consider it to be amongst the cheaper drugstore concealers, and so put off buying it until my collection 2000 lasting perfection ran out. I now however regret waiting. 

I unfortunately suffer with quite dry and sensitive skin, even more so now the weather has turned cold. I find that most concealers are very drying, and this just clings to my already dry patches of skin. To my delight, the kick ass concealer doesn't have the same drying affect.

It has a lovely creamy texture, and smooths onto the skin with a flawless finish and drys to be almost like a powder. I apply it with my fingers, as I do with all of my skin products and feel it melts nicely into my skin. 

I am very pleased to say that it gives me amazing coverage from redness and from dark circles under my eyes. I have found with previous concealers, they are either good at covering one or the other. 

It comes in 2 shades, light or medium. As I am very pale skinned I opted for the light shade. In the concealer pot you get an under eye concealer which boasts to have a 'puffease' technology, a long lasting spot concealer and a translucent powder to set. I really like the packaging as its lovely and compact and comes with a handy mirror. 

Overall I would definitely recommend you give this concealer a chance and I would definitely invest another £10 on the product in the future! I am glad I had a little splurge and won't be going back for the collection 2000 concealer again. Money well spent. 

Work/smart outfit of the day

Hey everyone!

Today I have a post about an outfit I wore to work, but I think its also not something that looks too smart that it can't been worn on a casual day.

Recently, I have found myself want to dress more girly, and I have really been loving my circle skirts. I managed to pick up two from River Island in the sale a few weeks back. One is a gorgeous coral and the other is black, with a cute heart print design.

The one that feature in my outfit was the black skirt with a girly heart print design. I picked it up for £10 down from £18 in a recent sale and have work it a ton already! Even though it has quite a bold design, I find it is still easy to team with loads of different looks. It is a nice lightweight material, and I have really enjoyed being able to wear it in the hotter weather we have been having. It is a very flattering fit, and skims over all the right places.

For a top I wore my sheer black and white blouse from Primark. It is black with a white collar and white buttons. Monochrome never seems to go out of fashion, and this blouse certainly makes a nice subtle statement. It has no sleeves which is also perfect for the warmer weather. As I wore this outfit to work, I put a black crop top underneath the sheer blouse, however, it could be worn without in a more casual environment. The white colour and buttons match in with the heart skirt, but is not too overwhelming.

I wore my studded slipper shoes from Primark, which are a fashionable smart shoes and add a bit of edge to the outfit. They are extremely comfortable, and perfect for all day wear.

The sunglasses I wore are from Primark, and have a leopard print design on the front of the frame.

My bag is also from Primark. It is a nice sized bag, and is perfect for carrying eveything I need on a day to day basis. It has a pretty studded design on the front, and it is cery good quality. It was a bargain at £9, and is definitely th best bag I have ever bought and such a reasonable price. Considering it is used every day, it shows no signs of any wear.

Please take a look at my Youtube channel for more outfits and to see exactly how I wore this one.

Speak soon,

Charlotte

xx

Carboot bargains!!

Hey everyone! I hope you've all had a lovely week and are looking forward to the weekend ahead.

I, like most I'm sure, love shopping! However, I don't have an unlimited supply of money and prices just seem to keep going up. I love my fashion and have for a just over a year been buying most of my clothes from carboot sales. I started of by going to charity shops, but unfortunately, their prices are far too much for what they are selling. I refuse to pay £3 for a top that has started to go bobbly and has a stain on it! Car booting is the way forward...

I went to my local car boot on Saturday with my mum and my niece. I only took £16 with me to spend and I came back with a lot for than 16 items. I mainly went to look for holiday clothes, as buying new stuff often is a waste as the items end up covered and stained with sun cream. 

I got 

1. Asos floral dress 50p

2. Topshop cream cardigan 50p

3. American Apparel bandeau FREE

4. H&M light weight jumper FREE

5. Silence black dress £1

6. Black stockings 50p

7. Topshop hotpants 50p

8. Topshop white top FREE

9. Unknown brand top 50p

10. Unknown brand top ^^ 2nd one FREE

11. Over the knee socks 30p

12. F&F monochrome top 50p

13. Primark boobtube top 50p

14. New look black jeans FREE

15. Primark floral bag 50p

16. Topshop jeggings 50p

17. Bikini top 50p

18. Bikini top 50p

19. Topshop oversized crop top 50p

20. Primark oversized jumper 50p

21. Cream jacket 50p

22. Polka dot top 50p

23. Rimmel nail varnish 'pop!' 50p

24. Collection nail varnish 'mint mojo' £1

25. Collection nail varnish 'show off' £1

26. Collection nail varnish 'big hair' £1

27. Collection nail varnish 'button moon' FREE

28. Barry M nail varnish 'peach Melba' 50p

29. Eyeliner 'olive' FREE

30. Yoga mat 50p

31. Vase 50p

So as you can see I got some absolute bargains!!! I came home feeling extremely chuffed as had I have got this brand new I would have spent near £200 or more!! 

If you haven't ever been to a carboot sale before I couldn't recommend it more!! They are amazing. 

You can see all they items listed and a few more in my YouTube haul video at www.youtube.com/beautifulflutterbyss 

Speak soon! 

Charlotte