NEW IN: Rings

Silver Gold Plated Aquamarine Ring: Glamourite (via ACHICA.com)*  |  Silver Ring with Tibetan Turquoise Stone: Independent Store in India 

My two favourite rings at the moment are the two newest additions to my collection!  I own a ton of rings but hardly ever wear any of them, until I picked up these two little lovelies.  I picked out this stunning Glamourite ring after writing a quick post about the fabulous ACHICA.com. I love the fact that's it's got three stones in a beautiful aquamarine colour, I also don't have many gold rings and thought because it kind of reminded me of the YSL style of ring popular a few years ago it was definitely one to add to the collection!

The chunky silver ring is a little something I picked up on my recent trip to India.  I've had so many complements on it that it has to be best the 600 rupees that I've ever spent!  I've always loved a good chunky ring and the stunning green Tibetan Turquoise stone set it off perfectly.

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High End Done High Street: Bold Prints

1.  MSGM Aztec Print Silk Blouse  2.  Mary Katrantzou Rodizio Printed Dress  3.  Charles Philip Shanghai Printed Satin Loafers  4.  Dolce & Gabbana Glam Printed Shoulder Bag  5.  Alice & Olivia Low-Rise Printed Jeans  6.  Dannijo Galilee Necklace  7.  Mary Katrantzou Appalooza Printed Scarf

1.  ASOS Habernera Print Jacket  2.  Aldo Abegaila Printed Flats  3.  Zara Printed Shift Dress  4.  ASOS Bold Floral Print Trousers  5.  Zara Printed Clutch Bag  6.  New Look Printed Turquoise Stone Spike Necklace  7.  Topshop Bold Print Bodycon  8.  River Island Blue Mirror Embellished Mini Skirt

The change in weather has seriously had me wanting to brighten up my wardrobe.  During my regular browse of the internet to find some inspiration I found I was once again torturing myself over the stunning high end sites, which made me realise that I hadn't done a 'High End Done High Street' feature in a while!  I'm so impressed with the high streets take on the high impact bold prints, I'm going to be clashing for some time. Believe me!

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REVIEW: Clinique Acne Solutions Spot Healing Gel

Clinque Acne Solutions Spot Healing Gel - £13.50

I was dabbing a spot with my trusty tube of Clinque Acne Solutions Spot Healing Gel the other day when it crossed my mind that I've never given it a full review, despite this being my third tube - which is quite good going as it lasts AGES!  My first tube was given to me as teenager after a recommendation from my auntie, and I'm so glad she gave it to me to try.

The clear gel can be used at any time of the day, but I feel more comfortable just using it at night, just incase it shows under make up.  All you have to do is dab a tiny amount on any offending spot and then sit back and allow it do it's job!  I get those evil, painful under the skin spots from time to time,  and the spot healing gel works wonders for me.  The morning after using it at night these spots are dramatically reduced, and they can be gone altogether in two or three days.  

Depending on the spot type, there can be a little stinging for a few seconds after application, and it can be a little drying on a skin not plagued by a spot, but it's been a life saver for me - I'll always use it!

Let me know if you've tried this or anything else that you rate just highly.

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Products I've Used Up #3

I've been working hard for you guys lately, using up products to bring you reviews!  It's a hard life :)  Here is the latest bundle of products that I've managed to empty.

A lot of my recent empties have a bit of a hair theme.  First off, the Aussie Miracle Hair Insurance is one of those products that gets repurchased time and time again by me.  I don't know how I manage it but I manage to tie my hair in knots in the shower, this product os the best for detangling.  It smells great and leaves my hair in great condition.  The Avon Advance Techniques Dry Ends Serum is another product that I've been using regularly for years, around 15 years +!  It's mum that got me onto this little beauty, she swears by it.  This serum makes dry ends appear smoother, softer, conditioned and shinier.

The more disappointing hair products in the bunch were the Lush Retread and Phil Smith Dry Clean.  I didn't actually use up the Lush Retread, more like find it in the back of the cupboard when I was having a clear out!  I washed out the remainder of the tub as I really didn't get on with it.  You can read my full review here though.  Unfortunately I didn't get to try The Phil Smith Dry Shampoo all that much, I received this in a Joliebox (I think) and I must have received a faulty one.  I used it once or twice, and then came to use it one morning to find nozzle full of powder!  It must have malfunctioned, but anyway the can was empty so that was the end of that!  It was ok, not that memorable.  I'll stick to my Batiste I think.

I absolutely loved the Elemis Fresh Skin Exfoliating Face Wash, I've not yet repurchased a full size after finishing this sample - I've just had so many other face washes to finish up first.  You can ready my original review here.  The Dead Sea Spa Magik Cleansing Facial Wash is one of those cleansers I've been using.  It really leaves you feeling squeaky clean - though it did sting my eyes a bit if I got a bit in there by accident.

I was handed the Rituals T'ai Chi Foaming Shower Gel sample as I was walking by the store.  The White Lotus and Green Tea smell is so fresh and stunning, it was a real luxurious experiencing using this shower gel.  The gel itself is rich, thick and creamy - a joy!  Another joy to use was the This Works: Perfect Hands.  I got this purely for the smell - rose is the main scent and it's my favourite.  The cream is non-greasy and only leaves my hands super soft, it also evens out out coloration - red patches faded quicker, I imagine it being great for older skin as it's aimed at reducing the appearance of dark spots.

Have you tried any of these products?  Let me know your thoughts!

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