Holiday Style

Portugal Summer 2013
 

"flower power"
dress - Primark
necklace - ebay
sandals - M&S
sunglasses - H&M

"gaaaah! sans makeup"
bikini - Beyoncé for H&M
sunglasses - Oakley
body chain - Etsy
 

"Atlantic Swim"
bikini - Primark
sunglasses - River Island
 

breakfast, the most important meal of the day (IMHO)
green tea with mint
coconut water
ryebread with philadelphia and turkey
0% greek yogurt, strawberries, agave nectar and crumbled rice cake



loved waking up and looking out at the Atlantic Ocean each morning
started the day with a seven mile run before the sun rose fully



"love at sunset"

"lunch with my lover"
dress - Primark
necklace - H&M
Mr ETM:
tshirt - River Island
sunglasses - Oakley

"go bright or go home"
dress - Topshop
necklace - Topshop



"palm trees"
 dress - Beyoncé for H&M

"go green"
kaftan - Primark
purse - Louis Vuitton
sunglasses - H&M



"gym and swim"
bikini - Primark
sunglasses - H&M



"column dress"
dress - Primark

"purple summer haze"
dress - Primark
corsage - Accessorize
sunglasses - River Island

 

"early morning beach run"
top - Puma
skort - Sweaty Betty
headphones - ASOS

 

Warm Weather Essentials

The sun has been a shining this month hasn't it....about blooming time too!

 

We English roses aren't used to the hot days and balmy nights, and neither is our skin!

 

These are my top products to use during the English summer (or whilst on your holiday)

NARS eye primer
I literally cannot imagine my life without this magic wand!  I have very oily skin and long working days, so I need products that will keep me looking fresh and matt. 
Apply this cream to your eyelids before doing your eyes and your eyeshadow and liner will stay in place all day long. 
Last week I applied my makeup at 5.30am, then went straight from work to the gym (I didn't have time to take my makeup off...very naughty I know) boxed for an hour in 28 degree heat and my eye makeup did not move an inch.  I don't think I could have put the product through its paces anymore than that! 

Kleenex shine absorbing sheets
I carry a pack in every handbag.  They are little purple sheets that you press onto your skin where ever you look a little shiny and they suck up all the moisture without removing or disturbing your make up and leave you looking fresh and matt.  You'll be amazed when you look at the sheet to see just how much oil was on your skin!

Sol De Janeiro coconut cooling spray
This spray smells so good, summer in a bottle.  Great for refreshing the skin (face and body) when the temperatures rise.  A must have for your beach bag.

Benefit stay flawless primer
There are sooo many primers on the market at the moment, it's almost overwhelming.  I've tried quite a few now, but this one works the best for me.  It's a chubby stick that you glide over your face (don't rub in) then apply your foundation on top.  You can almost feel it drawing into your skin as you put it on.  It doesn't feel heavy or greasy, some primers can leave you feeling like you've got a lot of product on your face by the time you've applied them, your foundation, powder and blusher.  I'd recommend going to your nearest Benefit counter and having a free makeover, try it out for yourself, see if it suits your skin.

Get Your Tan On

I have just discovered this false tan, it is sooooo good.   And believe me, I've tried many a fake tan in my 12 years of tanning. 

 

 

This sample tube came free with the June issue of Elle.

It's light weight, absorbs quickly, and is tinted so you can see where you have applied it.  Simple to apply for even a false tan novice.  Leaves a shimmery effect on the skin. Best applied in an evening and washed off in the morning.  So pleased with the overall effect, sunkissed, natural and not a streak to be seen. 

 

I would describe this as an elegant, grown up false tanner.

 

It comes in Dark and Light....I haven't tried the light, but don't be scared by the word dark, it really doesn't make you "overly brown."

The sample bottle was 58ml and has done 3 full body applications, so the standard bottle of  150ml should do about 10.  Available at www.rodial.co.uk for £17.50 with free p and p

Plus if you enter the code ELLE20 at the checkout you will get a 20% discount.

 

Happy Tanning! xo