So...? Let's Go Away!

One of my favourite things about about going away is the mini products that you get to used. I love buying travel suncream, shampoo, deodorant - basically anything small and cute. Whether this is for a holiday that includes a flight or in the car to the other side of the UK. My latest additions to the mini collection of products are these So...? fragrances*. As a brand So...? made a massive comeback around this time last year and they were and have been featured on here a few times. I have one of them all the time in my work handbag and one in the bathroom too for a morning spritz. Now, just because these are smaller in size, does not mean that they are low on quality. 

Small Handbag Essentials

I'm a person that loves a big handbag, I love throwing things in without having to be limited to space and find it so much easier to just have a bag that will allow me to fit everything in from lunch, shopping and the thousands of lipsticks that I like to hoard. It was however, getting a bit ridiculous and I was finding myself dragging it along at times because it was so heavy and filled with rubbish. On a shopping trip a couple of weeks ago, I decided to splurge on a smaller handbag. Well I had a voucher so it just seemed like the perfect excuse!

Party Handbag Essentials

Yesterday, I kicked off my festive celebrations. With a friends Christmas dinner yesterday, one today and another two weeks packed with celebrations I have decided to be super organised. I have got myself a bag, ready to go and all it needs is a change of things depending on weather or the time of day the said event is. Sounds absolutely ridiculous now that I've wrote it out but I just have to be ready for anything and as I am always the none drinker of the group, I am the go to everything. Just to point out, I can't pack light for anything so half of these things probably aren't necessary.           

The Handbag Essentials

Happy long weekend guys and gals! I am so thankful we have an extra day off, so much work to do! The other day on the way to work, I was going through my bag and inside I have a little pouch. This little but rather large pouch contains all the essentials, I take this from bag to bag and switch up small items every now and then. My handbag is a whirlwind half the time, you could get lost in there but this keeps me on track. 

Going Loco for Koko

It's party season and it's time to get your wardrobe into gear and get party ready. I'm the kind of person that keeps to a colour scheme, its usually all black as you will see below because its a classic colour. I also go for comfort so that I don't need to feel odd all day/night. 

This outfit is in collaboration with Koko Couture, a Manchester based company that stocks the latest bags, clothes and shoes that are in trend. They have so many swoon worthy products, it maybe a good place to buy Christmas presents for either yourself or others. All photos credit to Charly! 

What's in my Bag?

Don't you just love been really nosey? I love anything that is titled 'What's In..' or 'What I Got...', these sorts of posts really tell you what a person is like and gives you a hint into everything they do. Today I am sharing with you the bits I keep in my 'evergrowing' handbag. 

What's In My Handbag| Spring/Summer

Back in December I did a What's in my Handbag post and found it so much fun, so I thought now that spring is here, it is time to switch up the bag and show you again!

Okay, first of all the actual bag! How beautiful is this beauty. I recently made this splurge because I was desperate for a smaller bag that was also all spring and summery. Luck was on my side and I had a voucher to spend so I decided to shop on the New Look site and along came this one, and ever since I have loved it! For me, it is the perfect size for everyday and fits everything in! Let's take a good look inside!

Purse//Primark - Same as my last post, need a new one but I can't seem to find one that I love! It keeps all my coins and cards in safely.

Headphones//Samsung - These came with my phone and I always have to keep them on me, I love listening to music, pod-cast's and great for you tube videos!

Hand Food//Soap and Glory - Ahhh, this little bottle of amazingness is my life saver. I love carrying around a small bottle of hand cream as it is the easiest thing to use when my hands get dirty.

Mentos// Whether its chewing gum or sweets I need something to have in my bag to snack on when I'm a little peckish and these things are the best thing to have as they are sweet/sour/fruity.

212 Perfume// Of course we have to have some perfume in the bag, I love this one for the summer time because it smells fresh and fruity and no joke with only one spray it lasts you all long.

Deodorant// Why wouldn't you carry a bottle? You are always going to need a spritz of this, or someone else is so I like to carry the compressed bottles with me as it doesn't take up much room.

Phone// Just my phone with my case on, my life.

Makeup Bag//Next - I love carrying a little makeup bag with me in my bag because it is the easiest way to carry all my essentials without stuffing them in one pocket or all over my bag.

This is what I keep inside of that little bag!

Hair Bobble// For when my hair is getting on my nerves I need to have a bobble to put it off my face.

Lipstick// This Party Proof lipstick is a great nude to just pop on without having to look in a mirror as it isn't messy.

Powder// Now that I use the Rimmel Powder everyday, I can use the body shop one in my handbag. Its great when you get shiny, oily and comes with a mirror inside.

Lipgloss// If not in the mood for lipstick, I tend to go for a lip gloss and this one from MUA is my favourite because the colour is nude (of course) and it lasts forever. 

Mascara// Same as the last one, the No7 mini one, and does its job of being a mascara. Nothing special about it for me but I love using it in an emergency.

Witch Concealer// This is in a shade that needs to be applied after my foundation, and I find that the formula of this concealer is easier to use on the go as it is very creamy. 

That's it for this post, I love reading and watching these types of videos and thought it would be fun!

Blogmas Day 7 || What's in my Handbag? ♥

I don’t know how I have managed to be on this blog for over a year and not posted a what’s in my handbag post! I guess the main reason is because I am always switching up the bags I use, therefore if I was to post the contents it would change the next week! However, I have now found a bag that I will be using all the time and the stuff inside is there to stay!

This is my most used handbag, it is from Store Twenty one and was reduced from £15 to £12! I loved the trapezium shape as well as the gold studded detail along the front. If it appears small on screen then I apologise as looking at it with your own eyes – it is huge! Well, I say big but not for me as I like to have a big bag as I put my whole bedroom in it! Inside is even bigger with two pockets and a zip one so even more room than you will ever need!

Let’s start with what is in my bag!

Purse – This is a very old purse from Primark that I got last summer and haven’t stopped using since, it is the perfect size to fit everything in accordingly and has such a pretty pattern. I have been meaning to replace it but I just haven’t found the perfect one to get in replacement.

Compact Mirror – Again another purchase from Primark that I hauled a few months back it does the job and nothing else really. The sparkly pink top lifts to reveal two mirrors, a small one and a zoomed in one which scares me every time I open it.

Notebook* – My mind is always on the go so I have now started to carry around a notebook with me and even though this is big I love using it. This is from Little Birds and you can find out more about it here.

Deodorant + Hand Food – these two come with me wherever my travels take me. I have to have spray with me all the time for those sweaty situations and of course my trustworthy hand cream from soap and glory which tackles my dry hands. 

Ipod + Headphones – When in the car I love listening to music or even playing different games which can become an addiction after a few hours. These headphones are perfect for my weird ears that don’t like to have anything it them. I bought them in the cash and carry for really cheap and love them.

Phone – This isn’t pictured as I use it to take my pictures but I have to of course have my life with me all the time because everything happens on that little device.

Makeup Bag – every girl must needed items in one place. I thought as I have a big bag I might as well but all the beauty related items in one bag so that they are all together. Instead of writing each thing out I took a picture and labelled it all down below after newly teaching myself something on Photoshop.