Spell it Out: Topshop vs. Primark

I love statement necklaces at the moment, and recently I discovered Topshop's 'Make your own'  necklace at Topshop where you create your own necklace with the letters and charms provided. However for £13.50 I wasn't convinced it was worth the price. Don't get me wrong I love Topshop jewellery, but I was sure I might be able to find a cheaper alternative and that is exactly what I did... 

 Topshop's 'Make your Own' necklace  comes with a gold and silver chain with letters and charms in mixed metals. I'm not completely sold on the mixed metals, but I love the inclusion of charms to add something different to the necklace.  From looking on the website this hasn't received the best review, stating that the letters and charms were difficult to get on and off.

Then I strolled into Primark the other day and came across this bargain... 

 For just £2.50 this is an absolute steal and £11 cheaper than Topshop's! Available in both gold and silver this comes with 34 letter charms which can be used to create your own phrased necklace on this two tiered chain. I picked up the gold version as I wear more gold accessories and jewellery, but to be honest for £2.50 I could pick up the silver one too! I love that this, compared to the Topshop version, has the letters all in gold to match the chain. I also much prefer the style of letters of this Primark dupe as they are less chunky and more elegant, now I just have to figure out what to write on my necklace!

Thanks for reading, 

Rhiannon 

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Wish List: Pop of Colour

Topshop White Boucle Pannel Blazer-

I've really loving white tailoring at the moment especially to add over an outfit for the summer evenings. I have been trying on this blazer in a few Topshop's recently and it fits beautifully, just at the moment parting with £65 for this has not been too appealing. So I'm on the search for a cheaper alternative, or maybe a treat when pay day comes around.

Mac Lipstick in Ruby Woo-

I was watching Sammi from Beauty Crush's June Favourites and she mentioned this lipstick. She was wearing it in the video and it was such a gorgeous shade I new I had to add it to my wish list. I would describe it as a summery red, which would give a pop of colour to an outfit for a summer evening, without being too dark. 

River Island Slinky Chain Collar Necklace- 

Recently I bought a black jumpsuit from Topshop and I'm after a simple gold necklace to accessorise it. I love this collar necklace as it looks so expensive for its £12 price tag, but I have also been looking at this gorgeous gold plated belt from Miss Selfridge. 

Topshop Daisy Burnout Tee- 

I've been looking at this tee is both black and white and I've been more drawn towards the black. I feel this black version will transferred from season to season. Its a perfect cover up for by the pool, and would look lovely with a pair of bright shorts, but I feel it was also look great with a pair of black skinnys and heels later in the year or in the evenings. 

Thanks for reading, 

Rhiannon 

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Let's go to the Beach: Swimwear Edition

So the weather at the moment is a bit all over the place, but in a few weeks I am off to the south of France for a couple of weeks and so I've been on the search for a new bikini or two and a nice cover up for the beach and pool side. Scrolling through all the high street websites, I am so impressed with the selections and variations of swim wear which is now available! I have to admit my favourite places for swimwear are Topshop, River Island and Asos with their beautiful designs that sometimes make me think, I don't think I would want to swim in this! Also supermarkets have really upped their game with swimwear and I love George at Asda for basic Bikinis. 

River Island Light Blue 3D Flower Balconette Bikini- 

I love the flower detail on this bikini. The colour is also gorgeous and is one I think would suit any complexion. 

River Island Black Cut Out Cross Strap Bustier Bikini-

 High waisted bikinis are such a flattering shape on the body. Bikini bottoms which sit above or just under the belly button are so flattering and I think a much more comfortable fit. 

Topshop Cream Texture Scallop Swimsuit-  

So I love a holiday but being in a bikini is something which makes many feel self concious. This swimsuit from Topshop is gorgeous, and all in ones are very flattering. This colour blocking is very nautical which is a look I think is lovely for swim wear!

River Island White Dip Dye Embellished Waisted Dress-  

A coverup is a staple in my holiday wardrobe, something which is light and easy to throw on to create an outfit instantly. There are so many available and I have come across so many which I would wear on a holiday evening. I love the dip dye effect and the embellished neckline which I think makes this dress look more expensive. 

I have only got a few Swimwear picks here to show you, but there is so much available on the high street and I can't wait to get my hands on a gorgeous high waisted bikini for my holiday this summer!

Thanks for reading, 

Rhiannon 

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June Beauty and Skincare Favourites

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer, Rimmel Scandaleyes
Eyeliner in Nude and Bourjois Cream Blush 02 (Swatched then blended) 

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish, Hot Cloth Cleanser

I have been using this cleanser since the end of last year and I thought I should give it the recognition it deserves. At first it was a bit strange using it, you apply the cleanser onto a dry face after removing makeup and then massage in, with the muslin cloths provided you run them under hot water and polish away the cleanser. I use this at least once a day in the evening, but I often use it in the morning too. 

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo

Now I know this has been raved about in the beauty blogger world, and when I first used it I really did not get what all the fuss was about. However, I have made this an evening skincare staple applying a thin layer over my face before bed and now I can see why it is so loved. It is a correcting and unclogging gel like formula which clears skin. It is one of those products where you may feel as though your skin gets worse before it gets better, but you have to commit to this using it daily to see the effects. My skin has never been bad but this allows my skin to be more even. 

Real Technique Brushes 

Samantha Chapman's range of brushes Real Techniques are brushes I love! They are available in boots and online and are really affordable and excellent quality. I have the Expert Face Brush, Blush Brush, Setting Brush and Shading Brush. These are perfect for making makeup look flawless. The brushes are synthetic and colour coded to relate to aspects of your makeup. 

YSL All-in-one BB Cream in Clear

I have had this BB cream since my birthday in April and with the summer weather we are starting to see I have been wearing this with just a small amount of concealer. I use my Expert Face Brush to buff a small amount into the skin and it appears flawless evening out my skin tone, but it appears as though I am not wearing anything. I have a full review of this which is available here. 

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Ivory

I purchased this a few months ago, after everyone was raving about the foundation, I thought I would give this concealer a go. This is packed with vitamins and peptides to help brighten and illuminate the under eye area. I personally do not use this on any blemishes as the illuminating aspect makes me sceptical that this is not an area you want to highlight. 

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Liner in Nude

Rimmel have brought out some amazing products recently and they are becoming my favourite high street beauty brand. Their scandaleyes eyeliners are great and very pigmented, I use this nude one in my waterline to brighten my eye and it works amazingly, I would definitely recommend it! 

Bourjois Cream Blush in 02 

This is another beauty product which many beauty bloggers went crazy for! I can certainly see why this gorgeous peach/pink shade (O2) is an easily blendable cream blush which is perfect to fit in with the dewy summer makeup. Sometimes I find that powder blushes can look very unnatural and this is a perfect alternative. You do not need hardly any as it is very pigmented and blends beautifully into the skin. 

What are your June beauty and skincare favourites? 

Thanks for reading, 

Rhiannon 

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