Sun = Happiness

I have missed the summer feeling so much.

Smell of cut grass. Seeing everything brighter through the lens' of the Ray Bans. The feel of sunshine seeping through our closed eyes whilst we enjoy the late afternoons making the most of this INCREDIBLE sun.

Here is a collection of a few snaps of my weekend

Making Saturdays errands slightly brighter..

Lazy afternoons. Light skinnys and Spring check...

Always make sure there is time for Sunday treats and brunch with Mum..

            

Productive Sunday research with a cuppa and John Legend...

  

From where i'am sat. Jeans and white tee...

           

Hope you have all loved every minute of your weekend as I have.

With love 

Olivia Jane x

'The Three Commandments to Skincare'

I have never been one of those lucky people who were born with fantastic skin. I have one late night and it looks like I haven't slept for years. If I eat junk food I come up in spots. Fall asleep with my make up on? Don't even go there.

One of the most important things that has been passed on from my Mother, her Mother and her Mother. Is the three rules to taking care of your skin. Cleanse. Tone. Moisturise. Twice a day. Every day. No ifs or buts. And.. exfoliate twice a week. (Keeps the wrinkles at bay).
This has been drummed into me from an early age. And now I have finally found the products that suit me so far, so good (touch wood).

Cleanser

            

 Great cleanser really removes all grime and dirt. Leaves pores feeling fresh.

Toner

             

Running out, panic has started.

Moisturiser

             

Love this moisturiser. Heavier than a lotion. But not too greasy.

With love 

Olivia Jane x

'Come wind, rain or shine'

I think we all agree when I say the weather at the moment plays havoc with our wardrobe choices. Beautiful sunshine but sudden gust of winds making me feel that sharp chill.

But there are far too many great colours and clothes out there to be covering up with our winter coats and boots. I want to let my skin breathe without the freeze!
Here are a few of the items I wore at the weekend and a few tips for you to dress well despite the weather!

'The Trench'
Has and will always be a wardrobe staple item. I will never get sick of the great classic looks the trench provides.  Stripey tshirt, jeans or a bright shift. It will never fail us.

                      

Perfect for this time of year when our skin is screaming for us to blow away the cobwebs and craves the vitamin D we haven't had in too long.

'The Trainers'
Great way to keep your feet warm and comfy but introduce some great spring/summer colours that are out there at the moment.

               

'The Scarf'
This is my most recent scarf purchase, from Fred Perry. I bought this to pretty up my plain t shirt and jeans outfit and keep the breeze from my neck. 'Must wear a scarf to keep warm' so my Nan will tell me.

                         

'From where I stand'

            

Look out next weekend for another post on my recent outfits!

 

With love 

Olivia Jane x

'Orange is the new black'

I walk into a shop and my eyes are suddenly drawn to anything orange. And I make a beeline to that item. Orange is my weakness.

Orange is proven to make people happier. So get drinking that OJ and purchase some oranges shoes!

                             

   

                 

          

With love

Olivia Jane x

'The Importance of the brush'

A make up artist recently told me how her make up brushes are the most important tools in her kit.

I completely agree. 

Angled brushes are great for the contoured look (will be posting on this soon!).

To start off your brush set start with the basics. Foundation, bronzer an eyeshadow. 

Using my foundation brush whilst applying makes it last alot longer and looks much more natural.

        

 Tip: clean your brushes monthly. I use MAC brush cleanser this maintains and prevents breakouts. Use lukewarm water instead of hot water (as it causes them to malt).

Brushes can be expensive but there is a huge range out there at affordable prices.

Splash out- MAC brushes are my favourite (slightly more pricey)

Budget- Real techniques.

With love

Olivia Jane x

Domestic Goddess Tip two: scruffy boots and shoes.

Ran out of shoe polish? Your boots or shoes looking a little scruffy? 

Banana skin acts as a good polish for brown leather. 

With love 

Olivia Jane x

Domestic Goddess Tip one: Stubborn stains on shoes.

White stubborn marks on your trainers?

Use an old toothbrush and white toothpaste to get rid. 

Still there? Try Cif.

With love 

Olivia Jane x