OOTD // Take Me Back To Cape Town

Trilby - ASOS

Shorts - One Teaspoon

Vest - H&M

Sandals - Topshop

Take me back! 

-R-

Work // Cape Town Diaries

Cape Town here we come!

View of Table Mountain from my bathtub at the stunning 15 On Orange Hotel, Cape Town

Two Models, One Mortal 

Clifton 3 Beach

On location in Sea Point, Cape Town

Muizenberg Beach, Cape Town

Muizenberg Beach, Cape Town

The veranda of dreams! 

Alexander Wang Marion Bag, One Teaspoon Bandit Shorts and White Sand!

Chilled in Sea Point

Dreamy in Sea Point

Heaven on Earth

It's a dirty job...

7AM Light hitting Lion Head Mountain at Clifton 3 Beach

Out of Africa

I have spent the last week in Cape Town! 

I am lucky enough to work on swimwear photoshoots as part of my job and so spent the week at the most gorgeous beaches and location houses. I totally fell in love with the place, Cape Town has totally charmed me! I now cannot wait to return on holiday sometime very soon! 

Heaven on earth <3

-R-

Beauty // Bleach London Silver Shampoo + Reincarnation Mask Review

Bleach London Silver Shampoo + Reincarnation Mask

I have been having my hair coloured by Bleach London for years, and so when they launched their range in Boots et al earlier this year, I've been meaning to give it a try. 

The first products I've picked up are the Silver Shampoo and the Reincarnation Mask. Being a brunette I have never had a need for a silver shampoo before, but after my most recent colour over 50% of my hair is now blond - so it seemed essential! While I do like this shampoo - it smells lovely and leaves my hair clean and soft - I can't say I've noticed a particular change in my blond. So on the fence with this one for now, I need to have a break from it for a week or two to see if I notice brassiness returning. 

However, the Reincarnation Mask. Wow. This is my hair savior! I absolutely love this product. I HATE getting my hair cut and only ever have the bare-minimum snipped so it often feels dry and course as it's in such bad condition (oops). After three uses of this mask, my hair feels completely rejuvenated. It's sleeker and shiny-er than it's been in years, and I don't feel that my recent bleaching has trashed it at all! I love it - a repurchase for sure. 

-R-

Favourite // Isabel Marant Shoes Of Course!

Isabel Marant Bobby's in Black

Isabel Marant Bobby's in White

Isabel Marant x H&M Fringe Suede Boots

-R-

NEW // The White Company Knitwear

I love everything to do with The White Company - and have been coveting this long, soft grey mark knit for a while. When I happened to go in on Black Friday (ew - an Americanism I usually can't stand, making this exception where divine merino wool is at stake) and the much-more-delightfully named White Weekend was in full force with 20% off everything, I had to snap it up! Love. 

-R-

OOTD // Fitting Room Diaries

Primark Limited Edition Blue Snakeskin Lace Up Heels 

River Island "Ashley" Slim Boyfriend Jeans with Busted Knees

Topshop Black Knit Jumper

H&M Leather-Look Skinny Jeans

Mango Plaid Scarf

Urban Outfitters Pins and Needles Checked Lumberjack Shirt

Chanel Bag

Isabel Marant "Bobby" Sneakers in Black

Topshop Faux Sheerling Teddy Coat

Zara Grey Tee

Daniel Wellington "St Andrews" Watch

Out and about over the last week...

-R-

Beauty // NARS Virtual Domination Palette Review

NARS Virtual Domination Palette from Space NK

I had to snap up the limited edition NARS Virtual Domination Palette as soon as I had a second! I have been wanted to try the cult Laguna Bronzer forever, and this palette had me at hello - the bronzer pan in it is actually deeper than in the stand alone product. Plus three decent size blushes (including bestselling Deep Throat that I love in the summer) and one highlighter it's amazing value for money at £45.

I am a sucker for packaging and I love that NARS have done something different. I find their rubber cases don't last well in a crammed bag on the go (whats with the peeling?!), and I like to take palettes out and about as they are so versatile. I am also someone who likes the inside of my bag to look as pretty as the outside, so this palette is a winner on all counts. LOVE! Get yours at Space NK or Sephora before it's gone... 

-R-

OOTD // Call me when it's summer...

Scarf - Primark 

Trilby - H&M

The only good thing about winter is the knitwear.

-R-

Inspo // Little Lusts

Word

No Parking

Proenza Schouler Stunners! 

Washed Out Violet Hairspo

Snap

Fashionology Tiny Collection

Badass Finger Stack


Some of my favorite Instagram snaps from the past few weeks! 
-R-

Beauty // Bleached - Bleach London Review

I've been rocking something like a sun-kissed dip-dye since the mid-00s (get me), and so when I first heard about Bleach London setting up in Topshop Oxford Circus way back in 2011, I was first in line. Now, I wouldn't consider going anywhere else for a colour. Who better to execute an ombre than the guys who pretty much invented it right? I really hate the not-so-chic block two-tone colour you see an awful lot of now dip-dyes have had their day, however Bleach achieve that perfect last-years-sun look, and the key is all in the blending. On my last visit, the lovely Beth spent an hour perfectly positioning the bleach with a complex system of backcombing and the result is perfect subtle lightening of the ends without ever actually detecting anything like a line. I am not one for perfect hair, the messier the better in my book (am I the only person who likes the odd split end?!), and I feel ombre lends it's self well to bed-head. LOVE.

Now to try their (not so) new range of prods in Boots...

-R-

OOTD // Space NK + Louis Vuitton Kinda Day

Just splurged on the flawless Nars Virtual Domination palette... I had to get one before they sold out right? Review to follow soon... 

-R-

NEW // Arm Candy - Daniel Wellington St Andrews Watch

Daniel Wellington St Andrews Watch in Rose Gold 

Purchasing watch is a very personal thing. Being a very picky person doesn't make the quest any easier. However, I think I have found "The One" in Daniel Wellington. Simple, chic and clean, I opted for the St Andrews model with a brown leather strap (huh! not black! what!). The super slim face and rose gold accents make this the perfect classic. 

-R-

What's In My Bag // Alexander Wang Rocco with Black Hardware

{Bottom to Top}

Alexander Wang "Rocco" duffle bag in black with black hardware

Can't-go-anywhere-without headphones

Creme de la Mer "The Lip Balm"

The Body Shop Coconut Lip Butter

MAC Lipstick in Honeylove

MAC Prep + Prime BB Cream in Medium Plus

Tom Ford Lip Colour in Blush Nude

OGX Nourishing Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Oil Mist

Toni&Guy Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray

Aveda Pure Abundance Volumising Hairspray

Mentos Fruit 3 Gum in Blackberry-Kiwi-Strawberry

MAC Lipstick in Blankety

Chanel quilted glasses case

Sleek Matte Me Ultra Smooth Lip Cream in Birthday Suit

House keys and keys to my Mini One, with grey suede tassel keychain from The White Company

MAC Lip Conditioner

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Multi-Colour No 2

Mulberry "Cookie" Wallet in Black

The Body Shop Coconut Hand Cleanse Gel

The Body Shop Coconut Hand Cream

Wow, I have learned I carry around WAY too much stuff - and I am obsessed with coconut! Sounds about right! 

-R-

NEW // Topshop Rachel {All In} Black Strappy Heels

Topshop "Rachel" Strappy High Black Sandals 

I couldn't turn down a pair of strappy black suede sandals bearing my name now could I? They're RIGHT up my street and if they're good enough for  Cara... 

-R-