Kourt K - Steal That Style

Hello loves! First off, its been a whole week since my last post. Had a bit of a hectic start to the week then on Thusday I caught this devil flu which has completely knocked me for six! I'm not fully over it however I couldn't keep away from you guys and I'm ready to get back at it. As you can imagine I'm so behind on your requests, I was sent Kourtney's Easter look a few times yesterday so I thought I'd let this skip the que. So lets find her look for less!!..

I hope you all had an amazing Easter!!! On Saturday night I managed to get myself out of bed to make the Adele Concert. I had a lovely meal and night with my family as always. Adele was outstanding, I can't even explain. Sunday I had a well needed chill day eating lots and lots of chocolate, its allowed right?! Like every year, the Kardashians stepped out for Easter mass and you all loved Kourtneys outfit. Her body is at another level, gym time is definitely paying off. She is wearing a Misha Collection top which is sold out, with some wide leg white trousers! I found a few looks for you guys, all under £30 which is way more purse friendly! 

First up is this white bodysuit. This obviously doesn't have the lace design Kourtney has, however if you like the whole see through look then this could be an option for you. You could even wear a nice lace bra underneath. You could get various looks with this bodysuit, different bra colours underneath to shine through, but for this look I would stick to white. You guys know I sing missguided's praises, I think they're selection is great, all looks are from here today. You can get this for £18, perfect colour and style for your summer wardrobe!

I actually have these trousers which is why I wanted to feature them. They have these available for all heights which I think is great! Petite, tall and standard, no need to worry about the bottoms dragging along the floor. Wide leg is in, its a great look and adds sophistication to any look. Remember white or nude underwear! There is honestly nothing worse than being able to see dark underwear through white, it takes away from the look as well. Just a little tip! These are amazing quality and £25, which is fab. Made for every stature, be quick to get a pair because they are flying out the door! 

Because the trousers are high rise, I thought I'd squeeze this little lace crop top in. This is what I would pair with the trousers, its very summery, its cute and it compliments the trousers very well. Depending on how high the waistband comes up, the top might overlap the trousers which is perfectly fine too. I'm a lover of lace as you all already know but lace will always be a summer look, its great! The scallop style is also in at the moment so there is nothing about this top that doesn't work. An absolute steal for £20!!

There you have it, will you go for the bodysuit or the crop top?! Thanks to the girls who requested this look, I hope you like what I chose and if you do use any of my suggestions, remember to keep sending them to me! I am so behind and have a ton of stuff to review/write about for you guys so I have a busy week ahead! As always, get in touch with what you want to see. It's great to be back, have a fab day! Until next time..

Kx

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Easter Week - Films For The Family

Hi loves, as usual the weekend went by within a blink of an eye! Easter week is upon us and I thought it would be quite cool to do this Easter films post. I mean lets be honest, we all spend most of Easter Sunday with our family, eating copious amounts of chocolate and watching films! Now I've switched it up so there is a film for every age group, so lets get started! ..

Similar to Christmas, the purpose of Easter can be clouded by Easter eggs, hats, activities and so on, but the real point obvcourse is the resurrection of our Lord. For those who practice the Christian faith, I'm sure you will all agree, one of the first films that comes to mind is The Greatest Story Ever Told. Following his birth in Bethlehem to his Death and resurrection, its such an amazing story and runs for 4 hours and 20 minutes. It touches on many aspects of Jesus' life including his Baptism by John the Baptist. It's age appropriate for all members of the family, there is others like Passion of the Christ but its far too gory and full on for the kids. This has the realness, the sadness but also the happiness of Jesus' mission. If you are a member on Amazon Prime, you can get the film for a great price here. Its a must have for sure!

Next is Hop. Made by the creators of Despicable Me and the director of Alvin and The Chipmunks, this will be a hit for the little ones! It's set on Easter Island, what is more Easter-y than that? AND its full of rabbits and chicks! The Easter bunny's son heads to Hollywood, determined to become the drummer in a rock n roll band. Its a super cute story, filled with laughs which all the family will love. I think its one of the films like Shrek, its a proper family film which never gets old. I don't want to say too much and ruin it for you guys, but its a must have especially if you have any kids!

I thought I'd squeeze this family favourite in. I swear most members of my family could play any part of this collection. The theme tune of Police Academy just reminds me of family and being with them. I'm not sure what the age restriction is of these films, but I don't think there is anything major rude or anything. It's mainly puns which young kids probably wouldn't understand but its a great watch if you have teenage kids. I've seen this film so many times however I still have them on record so I can watch them whenever I want. You will fall in love with all of the characters and they will have you in stitches. Classic films which always have a place in the family, if you haven't watched them you need to check them out!

Next up is Easter Parade. It is a must watch musical at Easter!On the day before Easter, Don Hewes is crushed when his dance partner refuses to start a new contact with him. He then hires a naive chorus girl to become his new partner to prove he can make any partner a star and ultimately make his old partner jealous. It's such a great musical number featuring Judy Garland and Fred Astair. Suitable for all members of the family, it really does make a perfect Easter film.

Another family favourite which is normally on tv on Good Friday is Ben Hur. When a Jewish prince is sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for his revenge. When he returns to search for his mother and sister, he finds they are were summonsed to the Valley of the Lepers after contracting the disease whilst imprisoned. The film touches upon Jesus' story and features his crucifixion in which when he dies, his mother and sister are healed. Full of betrayal and action, Ben Hur will always be one of my favourite old movies. It won so many awards, you can see them here. Even though the film was made in 1959, the quality of this film never fades. The costumes, the backdrops, the scenery, they all look amazing on my Viera 4k TV. Such a timeless film!

Lastly, I wanted to squeeze this in. Its not an Easter film however it will be released in Cinemas in the UK this Monday which is Easter Monday. The trailers look amazing and we're all dying to see how Ben Affleck will measure up as Batman. It will most definitely be the film to see this Easter if not the film of the year!So excited to see it, just had to get it in.

Whats your favourite Easter film?? Get in touch!! I've got a lot coming this week for you guys including more Easter themes! As always, let me know what you want to see and send me your requests. More cruelty free brands coming your way as requested too. Have a lovely Monday my sweets! Until next time..

Kx

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Skin Secrets Volume 2

Hey guys. The weekend has landed! I don't know about you but I can't wait for a lie in tomorrow! Now you know I had been trying a ton of skin products to review for you all. Some made the cut and some fell short. Here is my skin secrets volume 2 along with some old faithful's and tricks!..

This has been one of my skin secrets for years. Mario Badescu is a very respected name definitely deserves it! This rose water spray works wonders. Its my must have whilst on holiday. I don't like my face being in the sun too much, but if you are and feel your skin getting a bit dry, a few sprays of this hydrates the skin instantly and gives it a glow. I've heard people using it as a primer also however I prefer using it as a setting spray after I've done my make up as it gives the dewy/glowing finish. I buy mine from beauty bay, super affordable and goes a long way. Love, love, love it!! 

Whilst talking about his products, I had to squeeze this beauty in. Have you ever had one of the under the skin, painful spots that literally NEVER grow a head and refuse to budge? This drying lotion is like a gift from the gods. It doesn't totally take the spot away, but it's 100% less noticable come the morning. As it is drying lotion, you need to be careful. Dip a cotton bud/q-tip into the lotion and dab it directly on the spot, you don't want to dry up any other part of the skin so that is why I would recommend doing this. It is a bit aggressive, I only use it when I get one of the painful spots as I mentioned above. If it's a little pimple or you want to get rid of redness, I have a different option for you later. It is a definite must have in an emergency, I'm pretty sure Kylie Jenner featured this in a snap chat as well if you are a fan. Again, I get mine from beauty bay. So affordable and you will have it forever. I've had mine for well over a year and its still going strong. A little tip that my Dad gave me which is probably so damaging to the skin, but Vodka also does the same! Dab a tiny bit directly on the spot before you go to bed and it will have dried the spot up for the next morning. Apply a bit of moisturiser then apply your make up and your good to go.

Next is Simple micellar water. Again, I tend to use gentle products to avoid drying or irritating my face and skin. I can't express enough how bad it is to sleep with make up on. We've all been there after a night out - literally falling into bed, which is okay for a one off, but not consistently. You can use this to remove your make up and cleanse at the same time, which is fab! This means you can skip the make up wipe stage totally. You need to be able to let your skin breathe and it is most important at night. You know the old beauty sleep chestnut? But it is very true! Your skin rejuvenates and works to tackle any imperfections over night. Going to sleep with a full face of make up on doesn't allow this. Its a must girls, don't feel insecure, were all no oil paintings before bed! 

Now here is a little secret of mine. People splash out on spot creams and creams to remove spot scarring, but I have this secret weapon that everybody will probably have in their house - Sudocrem! I know I have mentioned the drying lotion above, but sudocrem doesn't dry the skin, it heals and protects and quite frankly works wonders! I know a lot of people who actually apply this like a face mask, but I only ever have one problem area which will show its face around that particular time of the month*sigh*. My nurse actually told me to try it out and I've been hooked ever since. It will be so much better than any other cream/lotion you can buy that is filled with empty promises. It wont make the spot disappear, but it certainly takes all redness out of it which ultimately makes it less noticable and I've found it takes the swelling down on it and shrinks its size. Another little tip - put a dab of savlon on after you pop a spot. Its anti-septic powers will cut the healing process time in half. You can get both of these from any Chemist, Boots, Superdrug etc. As I said you will probably already have them, but if you don't you really need them, they cost little to nothing, thank me later!

Lastly, my secret to glowing skin is water! Over the last year, I have started to take care of myself a bit better. I very rarely have soft drinks unless I am out at a restraunt, but even then I prefer to drink water. I know quite a few people who have wanted to lose weight and have ditched the soft drinks for water and the pounds fly off! I never used to be without a bottle of coke or irn bru but it is very rare now. Water keeps the skin hydrated, it gives it a nice glow and brightens it up. A decent nights sleep and water is a killer combination. Some people brag on how many litres of water they can drink in a day but as long as you are keeping yourself hydrated, the quantity doesn't matter. 

If any of you give these a try, please let me know your results. They might not be for everyone, but I'm sure these products will agree with most if not all skin types. What are you're skin secrets? Don't forget to share! As always, get in touch with what you want to see. I wish you all an amazing weekend whatever you have in store. Mine will be very low key as I am going to see Adele next weekend which I'm super excited for!! Have a great night loves, until next time..

Kx

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Steal That Style - Fancy Casual

Hello my loves! Thank you once again for stopping by my blog. You have all been very very busy sending requests in. I was sent this picture a whopping 8 times to see what I could come up with at a great price. I've got a few options for you, so lets get started. 

This is the picture. Bomber jackets have been all the rage since December and they are still going strong! This look is very popular, I call it fancy casual because it's a look that can be dressed down or dressed up. Caps as mentioned in earlier posts are in style too, a god send for a bad hair day wouldn't you agree?! You could spend a small fortune re-creating this outfit with designer labels, however we will stick to the good old high street.

First up, I have these bodysuits. The great thing with these neutral colours is you can mix and match them, and they pretty much go with anything! These bodysuits are amazing quality and are perfect for this look. I have went with the two of them as they are different styles. Depending on how much you want to show, the choice is there for you. Plus I was drawn to both of them and couldn't pick! Both £10 which is a steal, they are a must have for your wardrobe!! Buy them here.

Next we have these white jeans. The rest of this outfit is from AJ Voyage, if you haven't heard of them, you need to get on it asap! The jeans have the rips similar to the picture and you could wear these day or night and look amazing! White jeans are fast coming into style due to their compatability with most colours. These are on sale for £25.99, bargain price so be quick before they are gone!

Next is the khaki bomber jacket. Again this is on sale for £18 which is an amazing price! As mentioned earlier, since they have came into style, these jackets are suitable for a day turned night out. Very fashionable, not too heavy and they add to any outfit. Having a bomber jacket in your closet is a must!

I have paired the outfit with these nude creepers. You can go with a khaki shoe however I wanted to tie in with the bodysuit. Nude is similar to white, anytime I put light coloured shoes on I have the battle of keeping them clean! The rim however round the bottom of these will prevent any dirt from reaching the colour, unless you splash in a puddle obvcourse! So lightweight and in style, I love these! 

I wanted to squeeze an extra in for you all. I know a few of you have asked me for cheap alternatives to Yeezy boost, well AJ Voyage have them!! How amazing are these?! Uncanny aren't they and £24!! Having to grab myself a pair of these. The grey goes with everything so you will get more than the use out of them. To buy these items or anything from the website, you can do it here. 

If any of you go with the outfit or buy the Yeezy alternatives, remember and send me your pictures. It puts the biggest smile on my face when you send me your style steal outfits that I have put together! As always, get in touch with whatever you would like to see. My skin secrets volume 2 will be coming tomorrow so stay tuned for that. I wish you all a great day, the weekend is almost upon us so hang in there! Until next time.. 

Kx

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#StopSlaughter

Hi loves, hope you are all well. I wanted to go with something different today. You all know I only post/review cruelty free products and I'm a huge animal lover. There has been a poaching crisis going on for some time now and itv news dedicated a full half hour to it yesterday and what I seen quite frankly disgusted me to the very core! You guys stand with me on these matters and always ask for more cruelty free posts so I want to dedicate this to the poaching crisis for those who may or may not know about it. These are my own views..

I'm not going to bombard you with the pictures of how cruel and inhumane these people are, but you really do need to see these images to understand how terrible the matter is. Below is a room, filled from floor to ceiling, of elephant tusks. To think of the massacre that went on for these poor animals to be stripped of a body part and for what, ivory?! There are people in the world who need blood, kidney and liver transplants to name a few. This doesn't mean these people hold you down and rip you of your organs! That is exactly what is happening to these innocent creatures! There is 30-40 thousand elephants killed each year for their tusks, what an absolute disgrace. These animals don't bother us, they live out in the wild and go about their business. Baby's watch their mothers being ripped apart by poachers only to face the same fatality. Do these people not think animals have feelings?! Poachers kill these animals for the pay off, they don't think for a second what it is doing to our world. There might be times when elephants have killed humans for whatever reason, but when they are left alone, they do no harm to anyone. Every 15 minutes, an elephant is killed by a poacher, every 15 minutes!! If these animals were wiping us out as quick, I'm sure these poachers would have a different outlook.

There are two different specie of  African Rhino - black and white. Only 5,000 black African rhinos remain on this earth according to WWF and are critically endangered, 20,000 white rhino left. All these poachers want is the pay off from the black market. Rhino horn is said to be more valuable by weight than gold, diamonds and cocaine. Is that how sad the human race has become, more interested in money than lives?? These people will soon learn there is far more to life than money, its so very sad. Asian countries also use powdered horn for medicines and it is also seen as a status symbol. There is nothing that can justify this, taking life's and claiming to benefit others. I understand some villages struggle with these animals as they eat their crops, take their water etc, but leave it to the professionals who can safely move these animals and help the matter for both parties. There was a time when humans depended on these animals to get about with day to day life. Now that money is involved, it all seems to be forgotten. Think of when you take your children to the zoo or even yourself visiting one as a child. It's simply amazing to see these creatures in their natural habitat and it's such a beautiful sight for everyone. Would you take your kids to see these animals being slaughtered?? We have 5-10 years to save the rhino, it needs to be done! It's not just happening with the elephants and rhino's, this is happening with many species. How many of you remember last year when Cecil the lion fell to poachers? This animal was the biggest attraction at Hwange National Park and was being studied by the University of Oxford. An innocent, beautiful animal that brought nobody any harm, killed by a dentist for what?! Satisfaction? In my opinion, these poachers should face the same outcome they impose on these animals.

Animals become a part of the family, we love them just like our own. Could you imagine your pet being killed for its fur or for one of its body parts? Just because these animals are in the wild, doesn't mean we should stop caring for them. If it keeps going this way, these beautiful animals will be extinct. Is this what we want? These poachers need to be stopped and there are people out there trying to do this. The IAPF (international anti-poaching foundation) amongst others are putting a stop to these people. We need to get behind them and save these animals. It wasn't acceptable when Hitler tried to wipe out Jewish people, so it shouldn't be acceptable to wipe out these animals. We need to start looking at these animals as equals. Human or animal, nobody should decide wether we should live or not. People are jailed and even sentenced to death themselves for killing other humans, these animals deserve the exact same justice. Please do your research and look into these foundations. I will link some below. We all need to spread this awareness and put a stop to this.

It's a bit of a downer post I know, but it needs to be said. Thank you to all my animal loving readers who always request more friendly and inspirational posts. I hope this post has struck a chord within you all to realise the damage these people are doing. As always get in touch with what you want to see, I've got your style steals coming tomorrow. Until next time..

Kx

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http://www.iapf.org/

http://www.bornfree.org.uk/campaigns/elephants/

https://www.savetherhino.org/our_work/what_we_do/anti-poaching

Steal That Style - Boy vs Girl

Hi guys! How is your Monday going? The weekends are over within the blink of an eye, but not to fear, I have this requested style steal to ease the Monday blues. This is my second request from the boys, I'm glad you are starting to come out of your shells and send your requests in. Please don't hesitate, I enjoy searching for all outfits! So here we have a show down of the sexes! ..

Here are the two pictures that were sent in. These neutral colors were seen earlier in my Yeezy Szn post and I must say, we are all loving them at the moment. Lets start off with the boys. Skinny joggers and long line tops are growing popular with you guys too and again, it is very Yeezy inspired. I've found two outfits similar to the ones above and hopefully at a more afforable price for you.

First we have this long line khaki tshirt. This is almost identical to the one in the picture. To get the baggy look, get a size bigger, or smaller if you prefer it tight. All of my looks for the guys are from Asos, this is £16. You can buy it here.

To go with the top, I chose these skinny joggers. They have the same fleck fabric like the ones requested. If you want to look exactly like the picture, roll them up at the bottom. Both men wear Yeezy boosts, but any trainer would suffice for this look. These are £50 and you can buy them here.

For the second look, I chose this sand coloured sweatshirt. Again, just depending on what you prefer, get a bigger size for the baggy look or just go for your normal size. This is an online exclusive so be quick! It is £28 and you can buy it here.

Lastly are these black skinny joggers. ASOS loungewear is of great quality and very long lasting. Do you ever notice sometimes that with black, after you wash certain clothes they go different shades of black? Well these keep the colour. You can get them for £20 which is a great price! Buy them here.

Now onto you lovely ladies. Similar to the boys, loungewear is everywhere at the moment. Long may it continue because I think it is a great look. For this look, I chose this nude loungewear set from Megan Mckenna's range at misspap. It's a great colour, very on trend and at £20 which is a great price. You can get the set here.

Next is this mauve waterfall coat. These coats look amazing when left open. It really does add to this laid back look. You can get this coat from missguided however the site is down at the moment. Search 'mauve waterfall coat' and you will find it. Sorry about that! But it is a great buy!!

Last but not least, I thought I would add in the cap. NY caps seems to be all the rage just now, this one is from misspap priced at £10. Great style and great quality, misspap is one of my favourite sites. Their prices can't be matched and they are always one step ahead of the latest trends! You can buy the hat here.

Well there you have it, I hope you all liked the looks I chose for you. I'm really happy that more guys are getting in touch. I welcome everyone to send their requests no matter what it may be. I've got a jam packed week and working on fulfilling all requests. As always, get in touch with whatever you would like to see. Have a great day, until next time..

Kx

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Cruelty Free - The Only Way To Go!!

Hello my loves, the weekend is here! Soo ready for a few days of down time. After my requested cruelty free lip products post, you guys wanted more. I'm going to squeeze as many cruelty free make up brands into this post as possible, so be prepared for a whole lotta reading!..

Cruelty free products are so important! If humans don't want to test their products on themselves, then why should innocent animals with no voice to speak for themselves have to. I'm 100% animal friendly and my make up bag has been that way throughout my late teens till now. I don't want to bash any other companies, but if your make up expertise starts and ends with Mac, then I think you need a reality check. I've listed below all cruelty free brands, low, mid and high end, that I am aware of;

ILLAMASQUA-BARE MINERALS-TARTE-TOO FACED-NARS-ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS-BECCA-URBAN DECAY-NYX-MILANI-HARD CANDY-PIXI-GOSH-MIRELLE COSMETICS-SONIA KASHUK- THE BODY SHOP- JEFFREE COSMETICS-KAT VON D COSMETICS-FARSALI-COLOR POP- SUGAR PILL-BH COSMETICS-MAKE UP GEEK-ARBONNE-SUGAR VENOM-COVER FX. 

There is probably tons more, but these are the ones I actually use or have experience with. I let you know a little about a few of them in my last post. So I'm going to let you know about a few more and my favourite products.

-MID TO HIGH END BRANDS-

Becca 

The first product from Becca I want to talk about is their shimmering skin pressed perfector. Highlight and strobing is fast becoming the new contouring. The glow you get from this is on a different level. More and more make up youtubers are using this on their tutorials and its totally understandable. Nothing can hold a candle to it and the brand is completely cruelty free. I have linked it here for anyone who wants to buy it. You won't regret it honestly, try it and thank me afterwards.

The second thing is their under eye brightening corrector. If you are someone (like me) who goes for a really bright under eye, then this should be your holy grail! Its got that pearl effect and brightens any area it is put on. Obviously its for under eyes and if your also someone who suffers from dark circles then again this should be in your make up bag. I could literally go on about this product all day, its amazing! If I ever set up my own youtube channel, I will show you how good this is. You can purchase it here.

Tarte

Had to mention Tarte's amazonian clay full coverage 12 hour foundation. You could literally go through a storm and this wouldn't shift. I sampled this when I was in Canada visiting family and I wore it the day I was at Niagra Falls. I went on the boat that goes up to the falls, I was drenched head to toe but the foundation didn't shift. I'm going to order more because I'm seriously obsessed. Tarte is also Vegan friendly for all who would like to know. I haven't tried any of their other products but I will be pretty soon and will post up a haul when I do, I know you will all love it. You can buy the foundation here.

Illamasqua

I have so many Illamsqua products I couldn't just mention a few. Their skin base foundation again is one of my favourites. Its buildable, the colours are amazing and it has the lasting power. Their skin base lifts are amazing too along with their eyeshadows and contouring products. Illamasqua should easily be the new Mac, I think it is under-rated by most. Visit the website.

-LOW END BRANDS-

Milani

Milani is a very reasonably priced brand. I got a few of their matte lipsticks whilst in the states and thought they were worth a mention. They are so pigmented and they have a range of colours to suit everyone. '69 Matte beauty' is still one of my favourites 3 years on from purchasing it. You can buy them here.

The Body Shop

They have been around forever and still outlast other brands. I had one of their foundations many years ago when I was just starting to wear make up so I was pretty young. I will say it kept my skin fresh, I never broke out or anything and I used it for years until another came along. One thing I do still use however is their body butter in coconut. Me and my sister have used this since we were about 15, she actually put me on to it. It keeps my skin soft and glowing! After I exfoliate in the shower, I always apply this. I never ever get sick of the smell. They are super affordable and the tub goes a long way. You can buy it here.

Honourable mention goes to Arbonne again. Since finding out about them and their products through a friend, I think everybody should be using their products. My friend is actually looking to work with bloggers to promote this brand with some amazing deals and free products. You can email her anastasiamccrear@hotmail.co.uk or visit the website on http://anastasiamccrear.arbonne.com/. Bloggers get in there quick for a chance to collaborate!!

Cruelty and testing on animals is very real and needs to be stopped! Continuing to buy these products and support the brands who test on animals isn't doing the cause any favours. If its not good enough for our skin, then its most definitely not for an innocent creature. Please read into the products you are buying, there are so many products above, some more affordable than others. Thanks to the people who requested this post, as always get in touch with what you want to see. Have a great weekend guys, until next time..

Kx

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