My outfit of the week

Nothing makes me, and I'm sure every other girl out there, more happy than finding an outfit for a bargain, and this outfit find was definitely that. 

My favourite part about these shorts is the detail. I love the pleats that go through the middle to give the illusion of a skirt and the white squares that give it a more sophisticated look. Where did I get them from you ask? Primark!

All of you who have read my blog already will know that this is my university bag. It's from River Island  and has a snake print like texture to it. It's great for fitting all my books and supplies in and has a really nice grey finish. 

Boots are my go-to shoes during the autumn and winter. These beauties were from H and M and came with an even better price tag. 

The final item of the outfit is a white blouse which is also from Primark. I think this will be great for the winter as it quarter length sleeves and will go great with anything. I'm think of teaming it up with some black ripped jeans next! The white zip also give the blouse cute, light detail. 

So, how much did these items cost me? The blouse and shorts were both £10 each, how amazing is that? 

The bag was a little steeper at around £40 but I do use it almost everyday so that's money well spent if you ask me. 

The boots I got were from last year so I think they were about £30 but have lasted me a year so were definitely worth it. 

I couldn't be happier with the items I found at Primark, they have great stuff in at the moment and have a really cheap price tag. 

So what's your outfit of the week? 

Until Sunday, 

Amy x 

#What's in my bag

Happy Monday everyone. Actually no, if you're in the UK it's most definitely not a happy Monday, the weather here hasn't been the best today. I should know I turned up to university looking as if I had just came out of the shower. 

Anyway, I know what's in my bag is a generic post that every blogger has but I love reading them and I thought you would too. 

So here's my what's in my bag - university edition. 

Both my bag and purse are from River Island. The bag is grey with silver zips and has a nice snake like print that adds simple yet effective detail. My purse is the same colour grey, but has silver zips and the River Island logo for detail. 

Now here's the juicy parts. 

Make-up

I'm not one for carrying make-up around with me while I'm at university. But I guess I don't want to look totally dead while I'm there so I like to carry my MAC - Everyday Diva Lipstick with me to give myself a little face boost. 

Essential Uni things

Now, what university wouldn't be complete without pens? Errr none so I have two pens, you know just in case one runs out. 

Other minor things I have in my bag are, a notebook, my shorthand resource books, and since I'm taking a Science Fiction module I was a good student and went to the library. 

Other Essentials

I also have my keys, essential for getting in and out the house, a bus pass, headphones, a ring and a memory sick. 

Also that little extra bag in first picture is something I picked up that was free from the library. 

Who knew the library gave you free stuff? I should go more often! 

So now I'm curious, what's in your university bag? 

Until Wednesday, 

Amy x 

#SeptemberFavourites

I can't believe it's already the first of October! Can you tell me where the months have gone because I have no idea? Anyway, the fact that it's the first of October can only mean one thing, it's time to reveal my September favourites. 

So without any fuss, here they are. 

1. Barry M White Nail Paint 

September has been all about the white nail polish for me and secretly it may be due to my second September favourite. 

However, I just love how it looks on long nails, plus Barry M doesn't chip as much as other nail polishes which is a saviour because let's be face it no-one has time to keep reapplying their nail polish. 

2. Buffy the vampire slayer 

Yes, this is how I have been spending my September nights, drooling over the original hot vampire, Angel and wishing I was Buffy kicking vampire asses. 

Sad I know but it is still one of my favourite TV shows, a little hint, I'm now on Season 4, Buffy heads to College. 

3. CreamPuff 

This is a new favourite of mine and I just find it amazing how the product turns matt and leaves a nice nude colour on your lips. It's also really affordable, £2.99, who can complain? 

4. Collection 2000 Concealer 

This, however is an oldie but a goodie. All the bloggers have said it and now I am, this is the BEST concealer I have ever used. It's my third tube and I will definitely be buying another. My bags disappear when I apply this as do my red little veins around my nose. So yey, amazing product.  

5. Real Technique Brushes  

My 13-year-old self would never believe me if I said one day I'd be excited over make-up brushes. But these are amazing, they blend so well and are just a great way to apply your make-up.

6. Marc Jacobs - DOT 

I have loved using this perfume, my boyfriend got it for my birthday in April and I'm so sad that it's nearly gone. The fragrance is amazing and I always get compliments on how I smell when I wear it. After all no-one wants to be stinky. 

So, that's it, they are my September favourites.

Until Sunday, 

Amy x 

First Impressions - Herbal Essences Dry Shampoo

You know that cheating feeling you get when you buy another product over a one you love and cherish? 

Well, that's exactly the feeling I got when I bought the limited edition dry shampoo from Herbal Essenes over Batiste. 

However, that feeling slowly disappeared when I began using the product. 

First of all, it smells amazing and my hair instantly felt fresher once I used it. Secondly, the product doesn't appear white when you apply it onto your hair. 

At first I thought "Eh why is this not working?" Then I realised "Wow it's clear!" I then also realised I had used faaaar too much. Nevertheless, when I used it the second time with less product  I noticed it's so much easier to rub in to give you that feeling of freshly washed hair. 

My hair can also appear quite flat and dull during the day, but after spraying this, my hair looked like it instantly had more volume. 

And let's face it who can complain about volume?

However, although I'm loving using this, I still can't bare to say goodbye to Batiste, but there may be some room in my bathroom cupboard for the both of them. 

Also, on another note Superdrug is selling it for £1.49, so how could I not resist. 

Until Wednesday, 

Hair Saviour - H'Suan Wen Hna

Meet H'Suan Wen Hna - Don't worry I have no idea how you pronounce that either!

But despite the name this product has totally saved my hair. My hair just like any young ladies goes though a lot in a day, washing, drying, and styling. 

All that heat on my hair caused a break out of split ends and before I got it cut I couldn't stand it so wore it up constantly. 

Until I discovered H'Suan Wen Hna hair treatment from Lush, which was recommend to me by a friend. 

Now don't get me wrong the smell isn't great in my opinion, but that doesn't change how much I love it. My hair was dry, split and frizzy and after using it only once I noticed a difference in the quality of my hair. 

How to use: 

This hair mask is a little different from other ones and you apply it on dry hair for 20 minutes. Nevertheless, when I did my first treatment I left it on over night. However, I left it on for the recommend time after as you don't want to drain your hair of its natural oils.

So for the 20 minutes you can relax in the bath, hover, anything you like. But after you simply wash and condition as normal. 

I'm now in the middle of the recommend time to use the product. It says for really damaged hair use once a week for six weeks and I'm now going into my fourth week and I couldn't be happier with the result.

I will most definitely be going back and buying this hair treatment again and again. 

So if any of you like me have trouble with split ends or your hair just tends to feel a bit dryer sometimes I think this should be on top of your wish list. 

Until Sunday,

For the love of stationary

Most students will be pressing their snooze buttons whilst attempting to peel themselves out of bed  tomorrow morning since it's the first day back at university. I will most definitely be one of them. 

Nevertheless, I can't help but feel prepared, not mentally but definitely physically since I have all the stationary any university student could have to get them though the year. 

I may have spent too much and went to Paperchase instead of Asda. Three years and I still haven't learnt. 

Definitely worth the money, have you seen the faces on those highlighters. 

Until Wednesday. 

P.S in my next post I may reveal what I believe is the secret to soft hair. It's worked wonders for me and may work wonders for you too! 

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My Skincare Favourites

Anyone who knows me will know that I am the worst at remembering to take my make-up off. Almost every morning I'd wake up with the classic panda eye and would have to scrub my face before re-applying my make-up that day. 

Would I call myself lazy or forgetful? I'd definitely go with lazy. Not because I didn't want to take my make-up off but simply because it would take me longer to take it off than put it on. 

This leads to to number one in my list of favourites - Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water. 

I have been using this cleanser for the past two months and I haven't went a single day without rubbing my make-up off. It says on the bottle that it's a efficient and easy way to remote make-up whilst hydrating your face and I couldn't agree more. 

Not only that but it's also really affordable as well. The product is usually sold for £4.99 but Boots have a special offer on at the minute for £3.33, which is amazing value. Especially when I have been using the product everyday for the past two month and still have more than a quarter left! 

This leads me to my next favourite which is Clinique dramatically different moisturizing lotion. Now try saying that ten times fast! I actually received a 15ml bottle free with Company Magazine and it is now my favourite face moisturiser so I will definitely be buying a bottle when I run out. 

I can't deny that my skin hasn't improved since using this product. I used to have a really dry forehead but after using this twice a day, before applying my make-up and after taking my make-up off I've noticed a massive difference in my skin particularly my forehead. 

Although Clinique is an expensive brand, the quality of the moisturiser is impressive. I've also been using the small bottle for one month now and still have half left so it is value for money. Especially since you don't need a lot of the product to feel like you have gained moisture back into your face after a long day. Therefore, I would definitely recommend buying this product. The 50ml tube is just £17.50. 

What lady doesn't like to have a warm bath with a face mask after a long day? No-one, well apart from my boyfriend who didn't appreciate it, but men, they know knowing. Which is why I've chosen Quick Fix Facials - Purifying Charcoal Mask  as my third and final favourite. 

I just love how it heats up when it's on your face, it's almost as if you can feel it working and when you remove it you face feels instantly smoother and cleaner. It's also again incredibly affordable as it's just £3, plus it comes in a tube so you not only get one mask but ten. I think it's definitely a product to keep in mind even if it's just for a girly night. 

Thank you so much for reading an I'd love to hear if you have any skin products you think I may like as well. 

Until Sunday, 

30 Facts About Me

Hello everyone, as this is my first blog post I thought a great way to start would be to reveal 30 facts about myself so you can get to know me. So without any hesitation or rambling, here are my 30 facts.

30, 29, 28. My name is Amy Bruce. I’m 20 and am in my third year at university.

27. I study magazine journalism.

26. I have a qualification in… Face painting!

25. I am left-handed.

24.  I am 5ft 1.2, can’t forget the .2 it adds extra height.

23. I have one sister called Laura, a brother called Jay and a half brother called Leo.

My lovely brother Jay dressed as a spider for Halloween. 

22. My mam and dad split up when I was 10, 7 years later they got back together.

21. I have never met anyone famous.

20. Last year I bought my boyfriend and me matching Christmas jumpers. Don’t worry we didn’t wear them together outside.

19. I love Christmas. The lights, the music, the food, can’t forget the food.

18. My favorite food is Chicken Tikka Masala, with rice, chips and a Nan bread. MMmmmmm. 

17. So far I can write up to 60 wpm in shorthand.

16. When I was 17 I wrote a book, it’s unpublished and my mam and English teacher are the only people who have read it.

15. I have two cats, one called Gizmo and one called Samson.

 Happy Samson, his face reminds me of a humans.. 

14. I won best actor of the year when I was in 6^th form. Achievement.

13. I only had one ballet lesson, my mam said I didn’t like it and looked as graceful as an elephant. Cheers mam.

12. When I was younger my hair was really long but I got chewing gum stuck and had to get a bob and a fringe. I’ve never had that hairstyle again.

11. I shared a room with my sister till I was 17, peace at last!

10. I’ve touched the hand of one of the liberty x lads when he was on stage.

9. I've fed an elephant.

8. I am a natural brunette.

7. I have no middle name.

6. I was named after Amy from Pretty Women.

5. My favorite TV show of all time is Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

4. My dad has bought me lots of instruments like the guitar and piano. I never learnt how to play them. Sorry dad.

3. I don’t bite my nails.

2. I have a teeny gap in my two front teeth.

1.     I did ask the dentist for braces when I was 15, he said it would close up. I think he lied.

Thank you for taking the time to read 30 facts about me. It’d be lovely if you left some about yourself.

Until Wednesday,