Emma Jade

I'm a bit late to try Skinny Tan, I'm not sure how it has taken me so long! My friend mentioned to me that there was an an offer on their website for their Tan and Tone, I think that they were changing their packing so are shifting the old style. This offer has now finished but there are other offers on their website such as this one:

https://www.skinnytan.co.uk/products/last-ever-tanuary-flash-sale-super-offer

I think that this makes it a really good deal!

I must admit that I was slightly skeptical when I first used it, because of the claims that it's 'almost impossible to streak,' however after a few times of use I am pleased to say that my tan has been even, and hasn't gone patchy at all. One of the main things I love about this product is the instant colour you get, which acts as a bit of a guide. The Skinny Tan mit is also lovely as it has an almost velvet texture to it which is so soft on the skin, plus it really blends the product in with ease. 

I did purchase the roller to from their website, I have seen these in the past and actually found the idea quite funny to be using a roller to get the tan on, it looks like a paint roller! But this is actually a really good idea! especially for my back, it makes it a lot easier. I have been playing around with different methods for me it works best to spray the oil onto the roller then blend it in, so far so good its done my back better than I could ever reach with a mitt. 

So I once again made a little trip to Primark, there wasn't actually anything in particular that I was looking for. I had been having a snoop on Instagram and watching several haul videos over on YouTube, and had seen some lovely items. Typically when I do this I can never find these gems in my local Primark let alone find my size!

this time however I was actually pleasantly  surprised. I managed to squeeze in a visit just before England played which meant that it was lovely and quiet so was actually a present shopping experience to!



The first item is this lovely wrap around dress I was instantly drawn to the colour, I think that I have seen a blue version on some other hauls but I think for me I preferred this one and its not normally a colour that I would choose. It is a wrap around style which is a really flattering cut, I think that I will need to wear a little cami top under this or a bra let as it is still rather look cut on me!

I also like that it is a good length, as I have said before I am only 5ft 1in so finding dresses that are of a flattering length can be a little bit of a challenge. For £10 I though that this was a really good buy. I'm hoping that the sunshine sticks around long enough for me to get some wear out of it now!

I almost walked passed this time, I was having a little look through the swimwear section as I am going on holiday to Gran Canaria next month. This was where I found this cover up, it was actually £5 reduced from £12 so for that price I thought I would give it a go. It will be perfect for around the pool or venturing to the restaurant lunch time!

I was again a little worried about the length, but I think that it will be fine. Its actually not a bad fit it will work fine especially with my wedged sandals.

These next couple of items are this top and shorts. I was drawn to the shorts as I loved the embroidered pattern on the sides I though that it really added something and made them look more expensive than Primark. These were however £12 and I am not sure if its just me and I am aware that that is gernally a good price for a pair of denim shorts, I feel that this may be a bit more expensive for Primark?

I loved the fact that these are high waisted as for some reason I don't own a pair of high waisted denim shorts which I know is crazy! The top I thought was a really lovely cut I love the floaty sleeves, and for £4 I thought thus was a bargain. Just need to remember a nude bra underneath it!

The next top I styled with the same shorts, its a polka dot pattern, which I really like but I love the strap detail I feel that it just makes it look that little bit different. It is rather baggy but I like the way it looks tucked in.

The final two clothing items are this mustard colored button down top and a white pair of skinny jeans. I love these two colours together. Again I brought the top a size larger as I think that it looks nicer a little bit baggier. It is a great top for the summer and I can see me using it for many outfits, this was only £4 to.

I do own a pair of skinny jeans they are my trusty Joni jeans from Topshop, I have loved wearing them but been white they have seen better days and they are actually starting to go a little bit bobbly in some areas so I thought I was time for another pair. I have got these Primark jeans in other colours before and I feel that they wear well so I am hoping that these will be the same. The only issue which is totally my fault is that I picked up a 34 inch leg! Yes what an idiot I was ready to take these back but I think that I actually like the look of the cuffed? So I might just keep these as they are. These were £9

Had a bit of a busy time this week, so thought I would do something a bit different and share some photos of the lovely little Churnet Valley Railway which we recently visited.

Had such a lovely time, there is something special about spending time with loved ones outside on a sunny day! It was so tranquil and everything seemed and a slower pace, which was quite refreshing from the daily grind!

Em x

I had not been into Primark for ages, I feel that I had exhausted it throughout autumn as that is the time of year I always seem to find lovely items in there. I was eager to have a look at some of there summer items though.

Summer has been rather slow to actually make an appearance here in the UK, but we do seem to be slowly getting there. I brought most of these items with my trip to Gran Canaria in the summer in mind. Hopefully I can also get some wear out of these with our British summer!

This first dress has to be my favorite, I had seen it on a few YouTube hauls, typically I struggle to fine items that I have seen online in my local Primark, but this time I fell lucky. This dress is such a flatting fit, it is slightly too long for me I may need to get it hemmed or I can only wear it with heels or wedges, but I'm only 5ft 1in. Other than that it is a lovely fit. I really like the buttons down the front and the split at the bottom there is also a tie at the waist to cinch it in a bit. The only thing I would say is that it is a little on the sheer side so one for nude underwear! 

The next item is this body suit, which is something that I normally wouldn't go for as they are normally too long in the body but I took a chance on this one and it fits lovely, I love the red which again is something that I would not normally go for but I really like. The shorts are a simple wrap around design it black, I thought these would easily go with s many outfits and for £4 I thought were perfect. The espadrilles were from Primark last year, I got a fair but of use out of these in the summer and they are still going.

Next up is this white denim A line skirt which is such a flattering fit and a perfect length for me. I actually don't own a white denim skirt so I thought I would get plenty of wear from it, and for £9 I thought it was a bargain, It would have been so much more in other high street shops. It has a raw hem which I think adds something, but can still be dressed up or as part of a more casual outfit. The t-shirt is also from Primark from a few years ago, I still really like it though.

Final summery item that I picked up was these pinstripe shorts, I thought that they could be dressed up a little more than the other shorts, they have an elastic waist at the back and a tie at the front so they are really comfy, I sized up on these as I do nt like them to be tight on my thigh I think they are more flattering as a looser fit and I can cinch these back in at the waist to. 

We just need summer to make an appearance now!

Em  x