Ciara Sims

  Next isn't a brand that I would automatically associate with perfume so when I got this little bottle from a friend as part of a gift, I was really intrigued.   The *Next Define Eau De Toilette (£14) is a really beautiful fragrance. Next describe it as an "oriental fragrance with exotic flowers and warm musks". I think that's the perfect description. This scent is timeless and...

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Ahh Soap & Glory. A brand that never fails to amaze me. Ever single product that I have ever tried from this marvellous brand has been a dream. My addiction with Soap & Glory started when I tried their  The Righteous Butter and I was thoroughly impressed. Since then I think the Clean on Me Creamy Moisture Shower Gel (£6 for 500ml) has become the love...

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I read this article last night and it really stood out to me. I can't believe that we still live in an age where our mental capacity is determined by the way that we look. It seems ridiculous to think that because I wear makeup people will think that I am not capable of being top of my class.   We should be...

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Whoah does this little bottle pack a punch. As I mentioned in my Aussi Texturising Spray review post, my hair is always a little flat. So when I saw the Batiste Dry Styling XXL Plumping Powder (£3.99) in Boots I just had to give it a go. I have to admit I was a little bit sceptical. I didn't really believe a bit of...

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   Max Factor Max Effect Nail Polish in 45 Fantasy Fire (£3.99) is absolutely gorgeous. Apparently there was a lot of hype about it back in 2012 but I managed to miss all of that and only just got my hands on it last month. After a bit of googling I discovered that it is supposedly a dupe to the discontinued Urban Decay nail...

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 I would do almost anything to have mountains of gorgeous wavey curls in my hair. Google the little girl from 'Brave' and that's what I'm on about. Whenever I walk past a girl embracing her crazy curls I can't help but get serious hair envy. Some people see my hair as a blessing - I don't have to straighten or blow dry it and...

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The start of this school year for me has been filled to the brim with mock exams. I am currently into week 2 of my mock GCSE's and I am at a point where I feel like I haven't done particularly well. Add in that it is nearly only 3 school weeks left until Christmas and you can imagine that I am probably not...

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Percy & Reed is a brand that I am developing a serious love for. The Percy & Reed Wonder Balm (£18) is the first product I tried from the brand and I actually got this as a sample from a magazine. I didn't really know what it was or how to use it but I was super impressed with the packaging.   I've never...

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At the moment I've been loving washing my face with the Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel (£27.70). This stuff feels like luxury in a bottle. It feels so lovely on the skin, isn't harsh at all and leaves your skin feeling as smooth as a babies bottom. Gorgeous!  This very battered bottle of Lush Tea Tree Toner Water (£4.25) has been getting a lot of love...

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Lest We Forget x Lest We Forget x ...

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I'll be honest with you - I bought IT by Alexa Chung (£16.99) because it was pretty. An incredibly stupid reason to buy a book I know. But it is. It's stunningly pretty in a weird way. There's something about this book that I can't help loving. I don't know why because really, it's a load of nonsense with some pictures, that make no...

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Songs To Sing You To Sleep from ciara_cris on 8tracks Radio.   As I mentioned in my October Favourites post, I've been having a lot of trouble sleeping at the moment so I thought I would share with you my Top 10 Songs that always manage to relax me and help me to sleep. I hope you enjoy the playlist Ciara x ...

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image source Remember, remember the 5th of November x ...

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The Natural Collection is a brand that I have fallen in and out of love with over the past few years. Some of their products are great such as their nail polish and eyeliner. But some products aren't so great. The Natural Collection Cover-Up Cream (£1.99) falls under this second category. I actually meant to buy the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer but they had...

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  Image Source Can you believe we're into November already? The year seems to have just flown by. Before you know it, it will be Bonfire Night, Christmas, New Year's Eve and then 2015! October has been a weird month for me with the highlight definitely being Halloween. For that reason, I haven't really got many favourites this month. However I will probably...

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Happy Halloween x (Sorry for the extremely bad photos) ...

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