Meet my fave summer cover-up

The weather is so lush at the moment, plus i'm actually going out later this evening, so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to get an outfit post done! 

Meet my new giraffe shirt; I fell in love with it the first time I saw it in H&M, but i've never really been one to wear anything like this - I like fitted cardigans/ jackets, or just go bare armed and brave the weather. But this was way too cute to not purchase! 

I've been wearing it constantly with every possible clothing combination I can think of, and I will 100% be buying another in the same style (different pattern obviously!) as it's quickly become my new go-to for shoving on over whatever I wear out. 

For this evening I've paired it with a pair of comfy shorts and an off the shoulder floaty top. Both can be bought in a range of colours, I definitely love a white summery top though. 

To try dress the whole look up a tiny bit I've added the gold cuff bracelet plus this necklace which adds to my safari-esque look I have going on with the shirt. I don't usually wear bracelets but this ones so simple and can go with pretty much anything.

Chunky sandals are 100% my staple shoe of the summer, I had my white ones that I practically lived in last year, and this year these are my new faves. I'm quite short so they add a little bit of height without wearing stilettos out. They're also great for this evening as they suit both day and night time. 

Shirt- H&M

Top- Topshop

Shorts- H&M

Shoes- Topshop

Bracelet- H&M

Necklace- H&M

Also, make sure you enter my Fullips enhancer giveaway! Rules for entry are on the previous post!

Giveaway! Fullips lip enhancer!

Okay, so Kylie Jenner is definitely most people's pout inspo, but mine is defo Pia Mia. 

After searching and searching on how to make my tiny lips look big and actually noticable, I came across Fullips. A natural way of enhancing your pout without any pain, injections or permanent changes! 

 

A small plastic suction device which can make my lips look like Pia's? YES PLEASE! 

After trying out the enhancer a few times, I actually decided to message the owner of the company, Linda, and let her know about how great my results had been. 

Being the amazing and lovely lady that she is, she quickly responded and asked which enhancer I had tried - much to my surprise she wanted to send me the small oval to try out and target certain areas! So I was completely over the moon when I got a parcel within a few days containing all 3 of the enhancers, a lipgloss and exfoliating brush!

Anyway, lets get to the good bit- Because she sent me the whole collection, I have an unused medium oval (which is my personal favorite)!

Over July I am going to hold a giveaway competition running across my blog, Facebook and Instagram where one of you lucky ladies can win the unused enhancer, and even a lipstick from one of my new favorite collections (that's a surprise though!)

The results I have achieved over a few months are unreal, and i've managed to train my lips to stay fuller for longer through daily use. 

Now for the boring bits. 

Rules for entry: 

• Must be following my instagram- lauren_rebeccaxo and like the post about the giveaway
• I will notice you more if you share the image on my instagram about the giveaway and mention the prize (make sure to tag me) and like my blogs Facebook page
• UK ENTRIES ONLY

I will choose a winner on the 1st of August, and contact the winner via email, Instagram, or Facebook. 

Good luck lovelies!

Update on me & my newest wishlist

I am super sorry I haven't updated my blog in almost 2 months! I've been really overwhelmed with college work/ my new job so just kept pushing it to one side, but I promise I won't let it slide again!

Anyway, I just wanted to update you all on what's been going on with me recently; I've just finished my art A level which means I NEVER have to do art EVER again!!! This honestly makes me so happy because it's stressed me out so much over the past year, I really thought about giving up so many times, but the idea of going to study my dream course (which is now my firm choice) got me through it!
I also started bartending, something no one expected, but I'm absolutely loving it and the people I work with.

Now finally something fashion related; here's my latest wishlist (all of which I can't afford right now) but a girl can dream!

If you click the photo you'll be redirected to my polyvore set where you can find trackable links to everything above!

I promise to update again this week!

I'm so fancy - Slogan sweat and tee

I'm getting so bad at keeping up with my blog atm, so I'm super sorry about how overdue this outfit post is! I promise i'm going to start blogging more again! 

Okay so first off, my bestest friend got me this Missguided crop tee for Christmas and I absolutely love it. I'm going to uni in September to study fashion styling, so this is honestly the perfect top for me, it's super comfy and a really thoughtful present. 

Due to it still being pretty cold, i'm still living in cosy jumpers. So when I saw this ASOS sweat I HAD TO buy it! I'm not sure if I can call it a talent, but knowing every lyric to Fancy by Iggy is definitely my idea of impressive - obviously I needed the sweater. 

I also got some super cute new Topshop shoes for day or night, plus a going out bag since I've been out a lot more than I expected - being 18 is fab, but also very expensive. Fave thing about the bag is the texture, definitely one of my top purchases this year so far. 

I can't forget my Zara shorts, they were a birthday present from my dad (when he didn't want to contribute towards my tattoo). Their Trafaluc collection is always so amazing, and these are so me - monochrome, comfy and stylish.

However, my number 1 item of clothing right now is my quilted jacket from H&M! I wear it constantly, and it's my go to for a night out - It ties around the strap of all my bags so I don't have to lug about a jacket all evening, plus it's so warm when leaving in the early hours!

EthicalBox collaboration

Collaborating with companies is one of my favorite things about blogging; speaking to and working with people who are interested in the same things as me, and being able to share this with my readers. This is what makes this collaboration so special, working with people who share my values.

When I saw that EthicalBox were advertising to work with bloggers on their instagram page, I immediately posted my email for them to get in touch - opportunities like this are definitely unmissable, especially for relatively new bloggers (like me). So I was super excited when I got an email about working with them and promoting their new and improved site!

To ensure that all their stocked products are ethical, they have a range of criteria which any company wishing to sell their products should meet. The minimum which every seller has to meet are: no sweatshops, no child labour and proven respect for core internationally recognised workers rights.
Other than these they have 15 other criteria which some sellers comply by if their products go beyond the minimum standards. (Click on the icons to read more about each ethical criteria.)

Below I've put together my top 9 products which are currently available on the site, I've added a link to the photo so you can go straight to the section where they're all found. 

These dainty jewellery pieces, tribal inspired clutches and leopard print are my absolute faves, not forgetting those fab chelsea boots! 

Supporting ethical brands is 100% worth your time.

March Wishlist

Okay, so after turning 18 last month I am slightly (VERY) broke atm. Why is it that whenever you have no money, you find everything you have been looking for? But I wanted to put together a wishlist of all my March favorites for you lovelies!

I've been lusting over some of these beauties for weeks, but can't afford to splash out any more right now! These are all kind-of essentials for everyday in spring/ nights out; perfect for this month!

If you want to shop any of the above i've got all the links so you can just click and buy:

1. Ted Baker wash bag - http://www.johnlewis.com/ted-baker-mishely-large-wash-bag-multi/p1853473
2. Mac Cosmetics lipstick in Candy Yum Yum - http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl
3. Eco Tools eye shadow brushes - http://www.boots.com/en/EcoTools-Eye-Enhancing-Duo-Brush-Set_1435666/
4. Office lace up heels - http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/1976801678
5. Topshop LILY platform sandals (Black) - http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/shoes-430/lily-platform-sandals-3499922?bi=1&ps=200
6. Topshop HATTY Cleated sandals (White) - http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/shoes-430/hatty-cleated-sandals-4032225?bi=1&ps=200
7. H&M Bikini top - http://www.hm.com/il/product/75542?article=75542-A & Bottoms - http://www.hm.com/il/product/75581?article=75581-A
8. H&M necklace - http://www.hm.com/gb/product/88479?article=88479-A
9. H&M hair clips - http://www.hm.com/gb/product/24857?article=24857-A
10. Miss Selfridge Tres Chic clutch - http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?searchTerm=tres+chic&storeId=12554&productId=18528684&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=&langId=-1&productIdentifier=product&catalogId=33055
11. ASOS Sunglasses - http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Round-Sunglasses/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4728505&xr=1&mk=VOID&r=3
12. ASOS Animal print clutch with ears - http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Zip-Top-with-Ears-Clutch-Bag/15bx6n/?iid=4514206&r=2&mporgp=L1Byb2Qv
13. ASOS Bodycon cut out dress - http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Cut-Out-Back-Strappy-Mini-Body-Conscious-Dress/15fils/?iid=4992368
14. ASOS Lingerie set - http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Stella-Eyelash-Triangle-Bra/15f9xh/?iid=4977863
15. ASOS Chunky knit bralet - http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Bralet-In-Chunky-Knit/15izqu/?iid=4806058

University application update

Just a quick update to let everyone know that I've been offered 3 conditional places at Solent for my top 3 courses: fashion styling, beauty promotion and hair & makeup design! Thanks for all the support the last few months 💖

Today is a multiple cups of coffee kind of day

Whilst still trying to get rid of my holiday blues, i've been dreaming of hot weather and days where I don't need to worry about wrapping up warm! So today I bared the cold, stepped out in a t-shirt (goosebumps and all) and got a new outfit post for you guys.

I've been wanting to show off this clutch since christmas, but have sucked at keeping up with my blog because of uni prep and deadlines at sixth form. Sorry! But anyway, this gem is from New Look and I am soo in love. It's actually got tons of space in it and can easily be worn casually during the day - bonus. 

Anyone who reads my blog on a regular basis will have seen I did a Zara TRF post a while back on one of their t-shirts; this is another I got ages ago, which perfectly describes most of my Sundays! I'm not really a t-shirt girl but their simple ones are so on point. 

Okay, these boots are actually perfection. I got them before Christmas but haven't had the chance to wear them yet, so today was my chance to get them out and show them off! Usually I am awful at walking in stiletto type heels, but these are so supportive and I will defo be wearing these while the cold weather lasts! They look so chic with all black, but I wanted to try styling them a little differently for this post. 

Warning: Not to do with my outfit but a personal bit requested about me... 

I was pretty surprised the other day to get an email with the subject 'tattoo', but one of my fab readers wanted me to post a picture on here and explain the meaning behind what I got. Basically, my 18th was on the 3rd and ever since I was 12 I had watched LA ink (Kat Von D's programme) and other tattoo programmes and loved how people were getting pieces of art on their body. 

For year's I had the idea of getting mine and my mum's favorite flowers but I could never decide on mine, plus mum's was a lily which I didn't really want as a tattoo - sorry mum! So we came to the mutual agreement on cherry blossoms; they are known to symbolise power, new beginnings and the passing of things - completely relevant to me! The elephant doesn't really have a meaning, but they have always been my favorite animal and they symbolise strength. Elephant's also are stuck with their trunk, how I feel about my nose, so I guess that has some significance. 

The most important part of my tattoo is the wording, last year for my 17th birthday my parents bought me a ring which has faith written around it, I wear it every day (apart from when my nails look horrible - then I avoid drawing attention to my hands!) but it was really meaningful to me because I was going through a really low point, the past year has really changed me so I wanted to have this with me permanently to remind me that I managed to overcome everything. 

My design isn't finished yet, I need to have the cherry blossom's shaded pink, but I absolutely adore it so far and it can only get better!