Just me.

Sorry for abandoning ship.. again.. I have finally handed my dissertation in, I feel no less stressed as I have my project deadline next week. After that I'm hoping I will make a video. I have bought so many clothes lately that instead of posting haul pictures I thought I'd show you what I bought bit by bit when I wear them in outfit of the day's.

I've been way more into clothes than makeup lately, so I haven't bought any makeup and spent all my money in H&M, Forever21 and Primark instead. I think I am actually in love with Forever21 now.

Yesterday I got these shoes, I have wanted shoes like these for ages. I'm not sure what you call them? Loafers?... Needless to say my bad luck with shoes was not spared this time either and the tassel on them fell off today. They were the only pair they had so I am going to fix them myself. They were £10 in Primarni.

I'm also into putting my hair in a bun as high as possible, I really, really miss my long hair. When I tie it up it's like no one can tell whether it's long or short. Though I did do a half up/ half down style yesterday which I really liked. I should have taken a picture...

Here's my outfit for today anyway.

Boots Haul

Another Boots haul. After I watched Tanya Burr's video about how to get voluminous hair and seeing other people use them, I really wanted a proper back combing brush. So after I saw that the Denman version was stocked at Boots I went to look for it and came back with a few more things.

This one is called the 'Denman D91 Dressing Out Brush,' I had to go to a couple of Boots stores to find it and it was about £4. It's smaller so it really does backcomb your hair well. I used it Friday night before I went out and it my hair didn't seem to go flat like it usually does by the end of a night out. 

The bristles are quite rough but do the job really well. 

Another rave product I got was the 17 Mirror Shine Lipstick in Beehive. Barbara from ThePersianBabe on YouTube always talks about this lipstick so I wanted to try it out. It is glossy so there's no need to put lipstick on top. The only downside for me is the smell of these lipsticks. I can't describe it really unless you smelt it for yourself. I love the smell of MAC lipsticks as they have a vanilla taste, but this one has a very wierd sort of plastic/ play dough smell :/ The colour is a really, really subtle nude pink, which would suit any skin type. Not sure if I would re purchase, will have to give it more of a chance first. 

This picture isn't really true to colour at all. It's much more of a pink/nude colour. There's a more accurate picture here.

I also got some new Barry M nail paints. I always seem to go back to Barry M after trying other brands of nail polish. In my opinion they last a lot longer and they have a better colour range. Boots is having a 3 for 2 across all make-up at the moment so I got 3 for just under £6. 

R to L: Dusky Mauve, Mushroom & RedBlack

Dusky Mauve is seriously amazing, I know it's kind of sad to be this impressed by a nail polish but I have never seen anything like this one before. I found a review on it here with a picture of it on the nails. I didn't know, but it's apparently a dupe of Chanel's Paradoxal polish. It is a mauve colour but when it hits the light there a purple sheen running through it. I can't wait to put it on. 

I have owned similar colours to Mushroom but they had gone off so I put them in the bin and bought this one. It seems a bit lighter than other's I've owned from different brands which I wanted. I love this colour, it suits summer and winter and always looks classy. 

I picked this one as my 'free' one, I had most of the other colours that they had left in Boots and this one was something I haven't got. On first glance RedBlack looks very dark, almost black but seems red in other lights. Really interested to see what it will look like!

I'm not sure why I bought this. It was only £1.50. It's for sensitive eyes and it's fragrance free so it's good for sensitive skin. I've never tried an eye cream before but I suppose you're never too young to start preventing the wrinkles! I really like it so far, it feels weird after putting it on, sort of a tightening feeling round your eyes but only very slightly. 

And that's about it, I really need to stop shopping but I don't think that's ever going to happen.

An English Day Out

I'm really getting into photography at the moment. I only have a small digital camera but I'm thinking about buying a proper camera soon and taking up a photography evening class or something. I took some photos while out today, it's a place called Middleton Hall near Birmingham, it is of Tudor origin. The website says it was "visited by many figures from history. Included among these is Queen Elizabeth I, who certainly spent two nights under its roof after the festivities at Kenilworth in 1575."


If there's anything I'm a geek over, it's history. 


All these pictures were taken by myself, if you want to use the pictures please credit my name next to them. - Jessica Dutton

Leopard Print

MAC Paint Pot- Painterly

Naked Palette- Virgin, Toasted, Dark Horse

Collection 2000 Extreme felt tip liner

Urban Decay 24/7 liner- Zero

MAC Haute & Naughty mascara

Vidal Sassoon heated rollers

Leopard print shirt- Dorothy Perkins

Colour me with Coral

Here is my attempt at an outfit of the day for you. I don't have an empty white wall anywhere in my house but I may create one when I clear my room out so that I have a new space to film and take pictures.

Last week I went to see an old friend who I hadn't seen for a long time and she gave me my belated birthday present which is a coral sleeveless shirt from New Look, I absolutely love it.

I also wore my new sandals that were £2.50 from Primark, I love them, I think I will go back and get them in another colour. 

I also wore this turquoise bracelet which was £1.50 from Primark. Don't mind my blonde hairy arms ha!

Primark Haul

Hope everyone enjoyed the wedding this morning if you watched it! I thought Kate looked so beautiful it was perfect, it was like a fairytale. I'm very jealous hehe ^-^

Sorry to bore you again but I popped into town again the other day, took mom to get some bits and bobs and she bought me a couple of things in Primark to cheer me up so here we go.

Tan, pink & orange faux leather & snakeskin clutch- £6

I love this bag, I suppose it's a love it or hate it bag. I wanted a bright clutch for when I go out as I have used the same black clutch for a couple of years... no lie! I even did my nails to match the bag :)

Hawaiian flip flops with pink flower- £2.50

Shell coloured sandals- £2.50 (Bargain!!!)

So that's it for my Primark haul, I wore the shell coloured sandals today and they are very comfortable. Happy 21st Birthday to my friend Clare also! I bought a couple of things in Boots which I will also be showing you over the next couple of days!

Haul: Primark/Forever 21/H&M

I spent Easter Monday shopping in my home town of Birmingham. I was in a mood where I could tolerate Primark being busy. I also had a look around Forever 21 and found some lovely jewellery. Unfortunately I didn't buy anything from my spring wish list..yet!
As for me, I think the nice weather has gone a long way to improve my mood. I have been catching up with friends, eating easter eggs, watching TOWIE and my favourite people on YouTube. I spend most days lounging around in my pyjamas at the moment.. student life... but I hope to do some outfit of the days very soon!

Anyway, this post is particularly picture heavy!

Sheer natural coloured linen shirt £8- Primark

Tusk necklace £2.80- Forever 21

Leaf necklace £5.85- Forever 21

Black leggings £3- Primark

Yellow floral playsuit £5- Primark

Crotchet style waistcoat £9.99- TK Maxx 

Fabric covered bead necklace £2- Primark

Coral faux leather belt £1- Primark

Mustard button skirt £12- Forever 21 (sorry for creases!)

Cream lace top £12.99- H&M

I think my favourite item is the leaf necklace as I haven't seen anything like it any where else. I am currently debating whether to buy a pair of TOMS or not, what do you think?

Primark have also upped their game on their black leggings. They are now made of a thicker material and aren't sheer like they have been in the past. At £3 they are great quality, I got a couple of pairs. They are very easy to replace as they are so inexpensive.

I am definitely getting a serious itch to get back on to YouTube, I have so many ideas so I'm very excited to return!

Topshop shoe update: I decided to take the shoes back and get a refund, I wasn't happy with them literally falling apart so quickly. Needless to say I didn't get an apology and the sales assistant even went off to 'check' it was ok for me to return them which I found a bit rude as it's my right to a refund if they have fallen apart!