Emma Jade

I recently discovered Kathleen Natural from their instagram page. I was kindly sent one of thier shower gels to try out!

Here is a little about the company:

KATHLEEN Products

       KATHLEEN is created from the blending of precious plants, marine extracts and essential oils with the cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.  They now stand as the expert in Ageless Glow Formulation for all skin types including hypoallergenic skin.

       No matter what age you are, their Ageless Glow Formulation, which contains high concentrations of the active ingredients, nurtures your skin every day and gives you that fresh, dewy glow which keeps you looking beautiful.

           What’s NOT in their products:

           Parabens

           Sulphates

           Alcohol

           Synthetic colours

           DEA (Diethanolamine)

           MEA (Monoethanolamine)

           TEA (Triethanolamine)

           PEG (Polyethylene glycol)

           We do NOT test on animals

The shower gel was from their sensual rose range which smells just amazing. It lathers really well and leaves my skin feeling hydrated after use.

You can find more information about their products here

Em x.

Next is this lovely lace skater style dress. I love this style I think it is the perfect wedding guest outfit (Handy as I have a few coming up over the next few months) The only thing I will say is that I think that this come up a  little bit big on me, it seems bigger than their usual sizing. There is however adjustable straps, which for people like me with a smaller chest its a good thing!

Here is a lovely LBD, it was described as denim and it definitely a thicker fabric which I do think is lovely it feels great quality. It also has a chunky metal zip on the back! Can we just take a moment to appreciate that! I hate that some lovely dresses are ruined by a cheap plastic zip that always manages to get stuck! Nothing worse when you are tying to get out your dress after a night out. This zip glides like a dream! The only critisizm if any, ( as I do really love this dress) is the lace on the side kind of sticks out, I'm sure a good iron can sort that out though!

This is a lovely little grey summer dress, I tend to gravitate towards grey! Its nice and thin a great day dress. Its also a great lengh on me, this style sometimes is too long, this is a perfect length. This one howeber is a little snug I would have probably sized up if I had the choice again, as I would probably wear this as a more casual dress and a girl likes to be comfy!

Last but not least is this lovely lace dress, there is so much detail on here, I believe this should have been the most expensive of them all and its clear to see why. It fits great and is very flattering. Again it feels great quality, back to the plastic zips i'm afraid bit it does move pretty smoothly. The tassel detailing is just beautiful and really makes it looks different from other back dresses that I currently own.

Definitely keep you eye out for a deal like this again, I'm not sure whether it was intentional to clear old stick or was genuinely a glitch either way I'm one happy girly, Hope you managed to grab some bargains to! 

You can find these and more dresses here

Em x 

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 have received some products to try from Freshly Cosmetics, which I was extremely excited to try out!


Freshly Cosmetics, is hugely popular in Spain, where it originates from, and it is now available in the UK

The first item is the Multi-Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer:
What it says on their website:

Facial moisturiser with concentrated antixodiants like lingonberry, astaxanthin and anti-stress extract of Mexican agastache. The Multi-Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer incorporates the latest natural technology in moisturising and skin stress reduction. Composed by a powerful extract of xerophytic plants and vegan hyaluronic acid, this facial cream increases by 115% skin hydration. Applying innovative approach: Mexican Agastache plant is introduced to reduce redness and inflammation related to psychological stress. You will love its texture, its application and its effectiveness!

Key points:

1. Prevents and repairs skin ageing thanks to the high concentration of polyphenols from lingonberry.

2. 24-hour moisturizer. The complex of vegan hyaluronic acid and xerophytic plants increases skin hydration by 115%.

3. Reduces skin redness caused by psychological stress with Mexican Agastache.


50 ml | Dermatologically tested on sensitive skins | Suitable for all skin types

What I thought:

I found this to be a really light moisturiser, which I prefer. I hate feeling greasy especially in these summer months. It also does not have an overpowering scent which I like its light and fresh. It does leave my skin feeling really hydrated. A bonus is the pump, I love any product that has a pump!


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The next items are the Haircare Detox Plan:
What it says on their website:

 This is the essential plan for a hair full of health. It includes the Detox Antifrizz Conditioner and the Detox Refreshing Shampoo that completely detoxifies hair from silicones and sulphates. Together they create synergies in each of the stages of hair growth, improving the health of the hair follicle and preserving fibre as it grows. The shampoo provides a gentle wash with refreshing ingredients that reduce itching and irritation like natural menthol. The conditioner incorporates a natural polar rose matrix technology that combats frizz and protects the fibre from external agents. It’s time to show off your healthy mane!


The keys:

1. Completely eliminates the dependence of silicones and sulphates making the hair last longer clean.

2. Improves the structure and health of the hair with repairing agents and antioxidants like rooibos tea, organic coconut oil and horse chestnut.

3. Blocks moisture, fights frizz and enhances brightness thanks to the complex of polar rose and apple cider vinegar.

What I thought:

I have really thick waist length hair which I have mentioned in previous blog posts so I definitely need something that will tame my hair which can be really prone to friz!  I actually used this after a swim, as I thought that this would put it to the test, as my hair feels at its most dry after the chlorine! I loved both these products, they really left my hair feeling clean and smooth without weighing it down!


You can currently find their products Here, there is a UK version of the site available very soon. This is one that I will be keeping an eye out for!



Em x

This box contained Pixi’s Black Lacquer Lash Primer, Large Lash Mascara, Lash Line Ink, Eye Define Waterline, Eye Bright Liner, and four colors of the Endless Silky Eye 

There is a  Eye Bright Liner, which is a nude shade that helps brighten your eyes when used on the inner rim. It does a great job of making my eyes look bigger. I found this a little more subtle than A white that I have used in the past to create the same effect.

The Lash Line Ink is probably my favorite product, I do like to do a small flick on the outer corner of my eye, and I have always preferred to do that with a felt liner. I just find it a lot easier as there is more control. This too had great staying power and no smudging.

I have been trying out Scent & Co this week, this is a fragrance subscription service that allows you to try out a different fragrance each month, this is a great way to try out new scents and see which ones work best for you. Without having to buy a full sized bottle

The packaging is great it comes in a sleek looking tube that is perfect for putting in your handbag

Including this little velvet pouch which keeps the bottle protected

Each month you can replace the bottle which easily fits in side. You can see which fragrance you have in there by looking at the side of the bottle. i went for Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille for my first fragrance choice. I have liked the smell of Tom Fords fragrances although I have never actually got round to purchasing one. This was a great way for me to try it out.

I do like the fragrance it lasts really well. its definitely an unusual scent and not something that I would normally go for. But i do really like it. It has been in my handbag all week and is just great for on the go top ups.

You can find more info from there website HERE, you can also get 15% off your first order with the code INSTA15

 #scentandco

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

I have heard mixed reviews about cluster eyelashes, so I have been meaning to have a go myself. I have stuck with the Ardell glue as this is one of the brands that I prefer for strip lashes. I have tried the Ardell cluster lashes before and have been impressed. I actually found these lashes on Ali Express and for price I have been very impressed! The brand is Nesura. They have various styles and lengths available.

I am not quite brave enough to purchase the glue from there I would rather stick to a brand that I know. But I am more than happy with the lashes themselves. I live that I can customise the look as they are individual. They definitely take longer to apply but I actually find the process a lot easier and there are no bands that keep popping up, which seems to be the problem I have with strip lashes. These are a mix of 8 - 10 cm lashes, starting with the shortest at the inner corner and working out.

This was the glue that I used it seems to do the job and doesn't irritate my eyes at all

Here are the lashes that I used. I had a look around trying to fins some without a knot at the base as this was causing me a problem when I was trying to attach them in the past. I think that it makes it really noticeable without eyeliner. 

I have actually ordered some more but they are smaller clumps they have 6 strands per piece rather than the 10 on these I am hoping that this will give me a more natural look and mean that they are more flexible as to where I apply them along the lash line.

Em x