BEAUTY: GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER

Yes, I know I am late to the party with this one, but that doesn't mean I can't join in. Everyone has been hyping about the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water for, what feels like, forever now and so I thought maybe it was time that I tried it.

I am one of those people who is always trying out new skin products, only to return back to my trusty face wipes. 

I am also one of those people who, when waiting in the line at Boots to pay, will get sucked in by the deals and pick up ten products that I wasn't planning on getting. In one of those dangerous queues, I saw a travel size Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water and decided to buy it and give it a try.

Let's just say, the face wipes are now not used and the big mummy bottle has been bought.

Now, I'm not going to go into technicals about this product: mainly because I don't know them and also I just wanted to do this post to say what I personally like about it. 

To start with, the travel size lasted me about three months which, for a £1.99 125ml bottle, isn't bad going. Another thing about this product, is that it literally removes all make up. Sometimes you can get these face washes that claim to remove make up but then you find yourself three days down the line with mascara still sticking your eyelashes together. Since the hype of this water, Garnier have also released a Micellar Water for oily skin, a "pure" one and a natural one for sensitive skin.

However, the best thing about this product is that it doesn't sting my eyes! I think I must have the most sensitive eyes in the world when it comes to anything going in them and that is the main reason I have always gone back to my trusty face wipes. But this Micellar Water is literally like.....water! 

Overall, I never thought I would see the day where I leave my face wipes behind and be the cleansing water type person. Thanks Garnier! 

ktcrossthwaite x

FASHION: GLASTONBURY GOALS

Yes, I was one of the lucky ones that managed to bag myself a ticket to Glastonbury Festival 2016 (well, my Dad did - thanks pops)! Not to make anyone jealous, but it was an amazing weekend and now, three weeks on, I still have severe Glastonbury Blues!

Anyone that has been to Glastonbury before will understand when I say it is completely different to any other festival. It is the size of a small city, has everything you could ever want, from a meditation area to a gigantic mechanical spider to hundreds of amazing performances.

However, as well as all of this, the fashion amongst the 100,000 attendees is also incredible and so I got my blogger head on and snapped up some inspo. It was quite hard to go up to random people who had been drinking since sunrise and get a photo so I have included my looks from the weekend also.

My staples were denim shorts, a sexy waterproof jacket and my trusty black Hunter wellies.

Amongst the standard festival attire (glitter, gems, wellies and waterproof jackets), sparkle co-ords, David Bowie tribute tees and lycra onesies were amongst the favourite pieces chosen.

(Apologies as most of these were taken on my phone....)

My Outfits - Black Top: Boohoo / White Knit Top: Topshop / White Shell Top: Boohoo / Face Gems: Claire's Accessories / Glitter: Glastonbury Stall

ktcrossthwaite x

LIFESTYLE: THE MORE FUN THINGS IN LIFE

Calling all stressed third year students! Whilst sitting in the library slaving away at your 10,000 word report, don't you think back to the days where you went round to your grandparent's house and sat colouring in pictures for hours? Well I sure do! There was a special drawer at my Gran and Grandad's house that was filled with colouring books (obviously me and my sister had separate ones) and countless colouring pencils. How times change....or so I thought!

Recently, a craze has developed consisting of 'adult' colouring books. Now, when I first heard the term 'adult colouring books' something very interesting came to mind - something that I did not want to take part in! However, I came home one day and my mum had kindly bought me one of these books, along with a whole new pack of pencils. 

Now, if you don't own one of these colouring books, GO AND BUY ONE. I was under strict instructions to only do it when trying to relax - not instead of my dissertation. But my god do they relax you.

I think I spent about two hours colouring in the picture below and I just got completely lost in it. Who would have thought a 21 year old could still enjoy the simple pleasure of colouring within the lines?!

So turn off the TV (or maybe have it on in the background - I still need my daily dose) and get scribbling! You'll thank me later!

ktcrossthwaite x

FASHION: PATTERNS

 Top: Zara / Trousers: Gu / Shoes: Bershka / Bag: Mulberry

I wore this outfit to an intership interview I had recently where I had to dress "smart but fashionable". The top and trousers are two purchases from my recent trip to the great city of Tokyo (highly recommend a visit - luckily I got to travel with my course)! The top is a last minute purchase from a very large Zara store that we found and the trousers are from a store called Gu which is a bit like a nicer H&M. When I was thinking about what I was going to wear to this interview, this match was not the first thing that came into my head. I thought how could those two patterns possibly look okay together but this just shows - always try on! 

I love that these trousers are quite a subtle pattern and can be worn (clearly) with just about anything - they're also super comfy - and this top is smart yet not boring. I recently wore this top on a night out with a pair of black shorts - who doesn't love a day-to-night piece of clothing!

Of course, I have my trusty black heeled boots on which, when they are just a bit too scuffed, I am going to be so sad to see go! 

I also wore seven rings (all silver), my Olivia Burton watch, my classic Mulberry bag and my black fur coat to keep me warm.

Fingers crossed the interview went well!

ktcrossthwaite x

FASHION: STRIPES

Dress: Zara / Scarf: Zara / Shoes: Adidas / Bag: Mulberry

Who said you can't have bare legs in winter? I bought this dress from Zara so spontaneously. It was one of those moments where you're standing in the changing room for about half an hour just debating. I took the plunge and it was the best plunge I've taken. This dress is one of the comfiest pieces of clothing I own and it looks pretty good too! Although a bit chilly when worn in the mid winter, I still think it is perfect year round.

I normally wouldn't pair a midi dress with trainers but I think by wearing my Adidas Superstars it keeps with the casual look, but I have also paired it with heeled boots and heels before if I've wanted to dress it up. For a look around uni, this dress, shoes and scarf, paired with either a fur or simple coat is ideal for style and comfort.

I have also got my trusty Mulbs alongside me (this one is the Mulberry Effie Hobo - which I think they have discontinued in black) which you probably won't see me without. It was probably one of the best birthday present's I have received as my poor mum searched the country for a black one! (Sorry mum!) I'm pretty sure I hugged it - and my parents - for the rest of the day.

ktcrossthwaite x

FASHION: THE LITTLE BURGUNDY DRESS

Dress: Topshop / Top: Topshop / Boots: Bershka

Now, if someone said to me "burgundy cord pinafore", I would have thought of my primary school uniform. That was up until Autumn/Winter 2015/2016!  Who would have thought that those three things would be back together once again and be roaming the streets. A pinafore, in my eyes, is a current staple for both summer and winter. 

Here I have paired mine with a high roll neck top, black tights and black heeled boots. But come summer, I will be wearing this with white t shirts, bare legs and trainers!  This pinafore from Topshop is so beautiful as it's not your standard black or navy but it's still dark enough not to shout in people's faces - what more could you want for a day to night dress.

For the colder days, I would put a Zara camel coloured coat and big soft scarf with this outfit, to keep me that bit warmer as I walk to uni.

ktcrossthwaite x

A DAY OUT: THE SHARD, LONDON

Oh I do love living near London! Although I am in Nottingham for most of the year, my real home is just outside of London which makes it so easy to have a day (or just an afternoon) in the city. 

Although pretty cold, me and my family took a trip up the Shard recently, followed by dinner at Aqua; one of the restaurants on the 33rd Floor.

Luckily, the weather was beautiful (very rare) and we had the most amazing view as the sun set (even more rare)! 

If anyone is in London soon, a trip up the Shard is a must. You get an all round view of London, can have afternoon tea - or cocktails if that's more your thing; it definitely is mine - overlooking the Thames and just appreciate the city that we call our capital!

I would say, however, try and make sure you visit in the Spring/Summer as there is more of a guarantee of nicer weather. We were very lucky with this Winter day!

ktcrossthwaite x