OUTFIT | The White Skirt

RIVER ISLAND top / TOPSHOP skirt / STEVE MADDEN sandals / HERMES bag

TURKEY Photo Diary

The last time I posted was right before I went on holiday to Turkey and that was a while ago. I spent most of my time relaxing with my boyfriend and I loved every minute of it. I already can't wait to go away next year! We went for 10 days, did a boat trip, went on a buggy safari, relaxed on the beach and did some shopping in Marmaris. The bottom set of nine photos are actual polaroids, that my boyfriend took.

OUTFIT | royal red

TOPSHOP dress / STEVE MADDEN sandals

OUTFIT | basic black

TOPSHOP playsuit / NEXT sandals / FOREVER 21 necklace 

OUTFIT | orange

H&M top / RIVER ISLAND shorts / NEXT espadrilles

Getting Ready For Summer.

Here's a few things that makes getting ready for summer a little easier.

• The first thing to know is preparing the skin is key. I use the Mandara Spa Intensive Body Scrub which I picked up at Sainsbury's. I use this in the shower to exfoliate my skin, it gets rid of all the dead skin cells ready for silky smooth legs. As the sun is out a little more it's important to keep the skin hydrated. Even using a light moisturiser all over the body instantly makes the skin look healthier.  I use The Body Shop Shea Body Butter. Also a hydrating mask will keep the face healthy and radiant for the warmer months. I have been loving Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask to quench the skin's thirst.
• Summer sunburn is not a good look so make sure you're protected with SPF, using a foundation with SPF already in will help protect your face from those nasty UV rays. I tend to use Garnier Summer Body Self Tan Moisturiser just to add some colour to my skin and build a gradual tan ready for the sun.
• Now for makeup. Going for a bright lipstick, will instantly give your make up a pop whether it be pink, red or orange. In the summer I tend to keep my make up simple with just a bit more colour on the eyes or lips.
• For the hair, braids are perfect for no heat hairstyles, as your hair is already being damaged by the sun you don't want to put any extra unnecessary heat in your hair. It will cause your hair to get very dry throughout summer. Also summer is a good chance to enhance your natural hair, and to give it a break from the heat. 
• Next is nails, this is the time to give yourself a pretty pedicure. Start with cleaning and filing the nails, then pop a colour on, either something pastel, a pink or coral are perfect for summer. Don't forget some cuticle oil, to restore moisture to the nails and cuticles.
• Last thing is to keep them lips moisturised no one likes chapped lips. Lush lip Scrub is fab, it's just sugar and oil that you rub on your lips, which you can then eat after. Finally just don't forget to moisturise, EOS lip balms are so handy and they smell beautiful. 
• Don't forget to drink plenty of water, you want to keep your body hydrated as well as your skin.

Healthy Hair.

I often get asked how I get my hair so long and healthy so I thought I would share a few of the things I do.

Let's start with washing and drying my hair. Washing your hair every day will wash away the natural oils and dry it out, so I recommend washing your hair every other day, which is what I try to stick too. After washing your hair it can be fragile, so I gently towel dry and then brush through with my Tangle Teezer.
When I dry my hair I'll dry it with a round brush and a nozzle on the hairdryer to control the air flow, this helps to reduce frizz and smooth out the hair. This means I don't have as much to straighten as it's already smooth and fairly straight. I will try not to use a lot of heat on my hair but as it's so thick it can take a while to dry so most days I do have to dry my hair. If I do straighten or curl my hair I'll always make sure to use a heat protect spray, the one I regularly use is L'Oreal spray for straight hair. For the days I don't wash my hair, dry shampoo is my best friend. I have tried many dry shampoo's and have found Batiste to be the best. 

The other product I will use every time I style my hair is argon oil, I'll put this on either damp hair or dry hair after I've styled it. Oil is great for keeping my hair looking shiny but also keeping it healthy and strong. Every fortnight I will use a deep conditioner on my hair, the one I have been loving for a while is Biolage Conditioning Balm. All you do is just simply use as a normal conditioner but leave it on for a good few minutes.

I also found that when I started drinking more water daily my hair became healthier and stronger, so I now make sure to drink a bottle of water every day. A well balanced diet with plenty of protein, vitamin B and iron will also help the hair to stay thick and as healthy as possible. The most common thing I get asked is how often do I cut my hair and really t's just as soon as I notice split ends. I will then make a trip to the hairdressers for a trim, this helps to prevent the spilt ends from going up the shaft.

What do you do to your hair to keep it healthy?