boots buys

What I bought at Boots 

Because I'm going away on Saturday, I picked up some things from boots to take worth me. 

to start off with, I was so disappointed with the delivery service. I received my order a day late and all the lids to my mberto Giannini were smashed, it was hard to show since the lids are mirrored, but take me word for it. I'm probably not going to order online again. just a heads up! 

I picked up this clean on me shower gel by soap and glory, I love love love soap and glory products. There so moisturising and lovely, I'll always recommend them. this was £2.50 and as you can see its travel size. I also picked it up in a 3 for 2 offer. 

This daily smooth body butter is amazing, I had the full size a while back and never picked it up again. I got this to keep in my bag to use on my elbows and knees, because I'm going to be tanning so I want to be prepared, again this was £2.50. 

I use this to take off my eye make up, it just works really well and gets the job done. I think this was £1.50 but I got it free in the deal. 

Again this was just an essential that I needed more off. Nothing special just some cotton buds, I think these were about £1. 

I needed a deodorant to take with me so I just randomly picked this, ( It was like 50p).

There was a 2 for £8 deal on so i thought id try out some products from Umberto Giannini's range. I've used the conditioner once and it works nice, nothing special. It smells really good and makes your hair soft and fluffy, like any bog standard conditioner.

I always use baby powder as a dry shampoo, it works wonders! but I decided to give this a go. It's the Thickify Dry Shampoo from the incredible body collection. I still need to use this for a bit before I'm gonna give a review. 

Also from the incredible body collection I picked up the volume conditioner, just because I go through conditioner like mad and I can never have enough. 

I really needed a heat protectant, so I picked up this one. It makes my hair a little sticky I've seen, but I'm gonna use it up and I'll give a proper review later on. 

yet another haul...

Haul time! 

http://www.hm.com/gb/product/12128?article=12128-B#article=12128-B

so I went shopping in Glasgow this week and saw this really cute boxy vest top. For only £3 in the sale I couldn't pass it up. I'm not sure if its just me being a bit stupid but on the label it says glow in the dark.. so if these flamingos glow, what a bonus! 

http://www.romwe.com/palm-springs-black-sleeveless-shirt-p-64550.html

I picked this vest in h&m for £3, along with the flamingo print one, but I just couldn't find it online to leave a link, but I did find the exact vest on romwe if anyone is interested. They do worldwide shipping free of charge for anyone who wants to know!

Again I cant find a link to this, thinking its because these were sale items, I picked this high low skirt up for £7. I thought this would look nice on holiday at night. its a super soft mesh material, sometimes I find that meshy see through material can be very itchy and uncomfortable to wear but this is super lovely!

I popped a little vest inside to you could all see the high -low detail a little better.

No link for this again, but I'm sure if you go to a local h&m you will find all of these things.

this mint green skirt is so beautiful, is a strange material, it almost feels like wool or felt or something but I'm not too sure on the material. its thick so its perfect for are British weather. for £12.99 you just cant go wrong!

So this skirt was a super spontaneous buy, I down own anything like this and I wanted in on the neon trend. I have found the waist band is very uncomfortable and tight, not tight as in "muffin top" tight, just there's no stretch in the stretchy waistband, but for £5 you cant really complain!

I picked this up to wear to my cousins wedding that's happening in just a months time, its super sweet, girly and summery. it was £14, absolute bargain in my eyes. You all need to hit up the sales there's so much nice things!

http://www.riverisland.com/women/dresses/day-dresses/Mid-wash-denim-pinafore-skater-dress-636787

The only thing I didn't pick up from h&m is this, pinafore dress from river island. I was drawn to it in store and I'm sure Gracie "uglyfaceofbeauty" on YouTube has this, and I suppose it made me want this more. its £22, super comfy. a really good buy.  recommend this dress. 

Clothing Haul

New Look Haul 

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/swimwear/kelly-brook-pink-rose-bikini-top_273085679 

I picked up this Kelly Brook bikini top just to wear under my clothes when I go on holiday at the end of the week. they run n extra big so watch out for that. I'm a DD but I've had to move down a size and it stills a little empty. its £16.99 and i think you can only buy this online as my local New Look doesn't sell the brand.

 http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/coral-rope-back-dress-_269007683

I got mine in a 12 and it fits perfectly, its a really pretty coral colour and good value for money at £14.99. it sits just above the knee and the rope detail on the back stops at my lower back.

I cant find the link to this but its just a pretty, casual, button up dress. the material is so soft and the print reminds me of cold mid summer nights, even though here in scot land your legs would freeze off. it reminds me also of like Indians like from peter pan, i dunno. i think it was around £15 but I pulled the tags off. 

 http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/white-broderie-stripe-sun-dress_274492710

I've been looking for like a casual white dress just to throw on and go and this one if perfect, the length is flattering and the pattern almost reminds me of the doily's my granny would put on her coffee table. I suggest looking at the websites picture for a better inspection though. it is very thick and it feels good quality for £20.   

 http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/tops/pink-aztec-stripe-crop-top_280675719

this top is so flattering, I love how it looks on and I think wore right it can complement any figure. its a beautiful mix of pink, purple and peach Aztec print. for £7.99 I think its lovely. it shows most of your tummy but high waisted shorts or skirts are your best friend if your too shy to show that much skin. this is for sure one of my favourite picks. 

 Again I cant find the link to this but its just a standard light wash light weight denim look shirt. I'm going to wear this to death this summer. i think its was around £20/ £25 but I'm not sure. it looks good with everything. its a summer must have in my wardrobe!

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/tops/pink-aztec-stripe-crop-top_280675719

I couldn't find the proper link but the top on the website is basically the same if you like the look of it. this was again £7.99, feels amazingly soft and good quality, it can be worn with anything. its a summer must have for everyone. 

Eye look- Blue on blue

Blue on blue

Using the Sleek acid palette 

The other day i was playing about with some eyeshadow and created a look that i personally love. I've always been told that you should never ever wear blue eyeshadow if you have blue eyes, but i dont know i really love it. Im gonna create a bunch more eyelooks so lookout for more posts!

Left to right

Inner half- Top sixth

Outer half- Top fifth

Crease-Top first

Crease blending- Bottom first

Outer v- Bottom sixth

Highlight+cleaning and blending colour- Top second 

lashline- bottom sixth

Tearduct highlight+inner lower lashline-Ttop sixth

Centre lower lashline- Top fifth

Outer lower lashline- Bottom sixth

Mascara- Rimmel London sexy curves+ Rimmel London the max volume flash

Everything always looks prettier in person, The camera doesnt do much for the eyeshadow but non the less its gorgeous and i love it so i just had to talk about it! 

Kisses xoxo

Get fit with kirstennicc- Five ways to reach a healthy weight

five ways to reach a healthy wight 

When it comes to reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, dieting is never the way to go. Diets are tempory eatting plans, there for can only give you tempory results. This is how "yo-yo dieting" happens. Yo-Yo dieting is basically when you diet and lose a load of wieght, you then stop your diet and gain it all back, then you repeat over and over again becoming a yo-yo dieter. 

The only way to avoid this is to create a new normal, its that simple. 

Weight loss is most successful if you change your habbits, out with the old and in with the new! 

I have five helpful tips to banish your old unheathly ways and bring you a new healthy ones.

Exercise

A regular routine however light or intense burns calories and tone up. This will make you feel amazing both inside and out and also keeps the weight off. 

It can be as simple as walking to school or cleaning around the house. 

Exercise dvds are amazing for me because i get into it more when people help me. You could get friends together and workout as a group and have fun while doing it. The important thing is, dont see exercise as a chore, the more you do it the better it is, promise. 

Watch your portions

The more you eat the more calories you intake, so choose smaller portions, if your at a reasturant, and say you want a side of chips, share them with whoevers with you. You can still have your chips and its less calories. Try replace your fizzy drinks with water or milk too. There is so much sugar in fizzy drinks its just not worth it! I saw on tv once that if you have one can of energy juice, you would have to do lunges for two hours just to burn off the calories! 

Reduce tv time

The amount of time people sat on there butts watching tv or looking at the computer is the reason for the low amount of exerice we get now-a-days. 

Try reducing the amount of time you watch tv by one hours, and every month, try take another hour off. Its the best way to do it i think. Also, instead of skyping your frineds from your bedroom, go out and do things with them, not only will you bond with your friends you could lose wieght while doing it!

  Get your 5-a-day!

Fruit and veg is needed to run a healthy body, thats a fact. Not only are they packed full of vitamins and mineral, they also give us viber. Viber is amazing from running a healthy digestive system but also fills us up. Filling up on fruit rather than say, sweets makes us less likey to overeat, high-cal foods give us a short buzz of energy. Ever eaten a mcdonalds and then say a hour later been really hungry for more? 

Dont miss breakfast

I never ate beakfast before, sometimes i skipped lunch too. This was so unhealthy and bad for my body. I can remember almost passing out at school becuase i wasnt eatting. The fact is, your most likely going to gain weight by doing this, think about it, you eat something at 8pm, sleep until 7am, thats 11/12 hours your body hasnt been fed. If you skip breakfast that goes up to say 18 hours. can i just say, your poor body! 

Fun fact skipping breakfast is what sumo wrestlers do to help gain weight and store fat.. put you off skipping now? 

All of these together will help you so much when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off, something to remember is weight doesnt disapear over night. It will take time, so dont be put off if results dont show at first

Kisses xoxo

Mac lipstick review- Candy yum yum

Candy yum-yum 

As you would of seen a couple posts back i showed you all a few makeup bits i recieved, i did promise a review for each of the products, so what better to start with than candy yum-yum? 

Lets start with the brand, i was so excited to try mac for the first time, everyone loves the brand and it's a must have for so many people. After trying out a few things i agree. i thought it was over priced and over rated, but god was i wrong! Everything is so lovely and looks great, i really recommed this brand for people that want too expand on there makeup collection!

I'd seen the lipstick talked about a little on youtube and was just set on trying it. gonna put it out there, if your as pale as me, you may need a ton of bronser or too soak yourself in faketan, on my skin tone, it makes me look like a ghost with massive fake lips!

Non the less it's a beautiful, fun, out there colour that i love! Im inpressed with everything im just obsessed!

With flash

Swatch- with flash

Swatch- without flash

On my lips- with flash

On my lips- without flash

All pictures took at night with window light

Colour: Bright neon pink with blue undertones

Lasting power- This lasts for ages! it slightly stains your lips so it makes it hard to get off.

Transfer- Kiss the back of your hand a few times and your good too go!

Finish- Its a very matte finish (as it says) but its not mega drying so thats nice

overall rating- 5/5 (cant fault it) 

(Tips)

Go round your lips with your concealer for an extra polished look

Add some lipgloss to the centre of your lips too give you more of a plump full look.

Looks good with basic cat eye and bronsed cheeks, or a soft smokey eye with lashes! 

Sorry if this review is a bit all over the place, im a first timer, just popped my reviewing cherry so bare with me, tell me in the comments on how to inprove.. 

Kisses xoxo

fashion haul

Fashion Haul

So i picked up a few new items to add to my summer wardrobe recently and have to say everything is so gorgeous im so excited to wear them out. I may feature them on in a summer look book, because i have to say the pictures dont do much for them (please excuse my shadow in all the pictures, i didnt notice it till now).  Also im not sure if these items are still on sale cause i picked most of them up in a sale, but i do have a newlook haul to upload and all the things from there are still in stock im sure.

From- USC.co.uk- sweetheart neckline with cutout back.

Coral lace with a coral underskirt, £12 (onsale).

From USC.co.uk neon orange mini dress with contrasting aztecish boob area (dont know the words for it).

(This picture is a little more true to colour) Close up on the detail ( the dress had built in boob holders and offers really good support).

From- getthelabel.com

Exposed contrasting zip, elasticated waistband, bright floral print, sheer marerial.

Silky underskirt ( shorts are needed as the under skirt rides up and shows a little bit of cheeky cheek)

From- getthelabel.com- aqua lace dress with brown belt

Close up of the lace (has a underskirt no worries) and belt

Hope you  enjoyed, let me know in the comments below what your favourite item was 

Kisses xoxo