Compliments and Confidence

Primping pampering and posing are all lots of fun. Putting on my makeup in different combinations, styling my hair when i'm just going to be sitting around the house all day and trying on different outfits is kind of my hobby. But when someone actually compliments me out and about as a result of a particular product i've been using or something I've been wearing it feels amazing. So here are 3 reasonably priced items that have warranted me some second looks recently...

NYC color wheel pink cheek glow - This cute little colour wheel was a bit of a rush buy. Having just run out of a very expensive teeny tiny pot of blusher I wondered into Superdrug before work and picked up this little god send. At only £3.99 it was a friggin' steal! Turns out it's longer lasting and has a much nicer colour to it than what I was perviously using. So much so that a friend of mine has fallen in love with it. When I left it at her house a couple of weeks ago I think she was hoping I wasn't coming back for it. All the colours in the mosaic work really well together to give your cheeks a beautiful pink glow. It's so sweet I love it!

Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturizing Body Oil - Silky smooth skin is at the heart of beauty for me. Nothing makes me feel more vibrant than luxurious looking skin, so naturally I love to take some time out to moisturise. Unfortunately there's not always time spare to sit drying in my pants while I wait for a lavish cream to soak in to my skin (even though I secretly love it). That's where this little beauty came in. I just drizzle it all over my skin straight out of the shower, and loosely rub it in. It's easier to use than a cream because I don't need to be as precise. The oil helps my skin absorb the moisture AND dry my skin from the shower. It's a win win. Plus since I've been using it I've had loads of comments about how soft my skin looks. Jealous? Go for oil!

My Watch! - Not a specific product I know, but this was last years fantastic birthday buy from my genius sister. It's kind of plastic and I lost one of the crystals a few months back, but this little baby's given me so many compliments. Or at least my wrist. A stand out watch is a definite must have accessory for everyone. It adds that extra bit of detail to all your outfits, like brightly coloured shoes or the right jewellery. A good watch can turn your wrist into a flame and the public into impressed moths. And it doesn't have to be take out a loan expensive either. We all know there's some irresistible bank breaking ones out there but there's also some awesome purse friendly ones that can be just as effective in giving your outfit some extra shine. Check out River Island for crystals, gold and perfect prints.