Keeping cool in the heat - Face Spritzers and Ocean Inspired Beauty Products

Mmmn, cooling sea breezes and a hot summer...
Does anybody remember the lovely Oceania range by the Body Shop? Sadly it seems you can't get it anymore, but I remember the scent was lovely and fresh, reminding me of a sea breeze! This got me thinking about ocean inspired products and currently I am clamouring after Essie's 'Naughty Nautical' turquoise shade. Is there any ocean inspired beauty products that you could suggest? Also, particularly loving the nautical inspired home range at NEXT and Sainsbury's currently, definitely worth checking out next time you are online or in a store.
I am lucky enough to live near the sea and took my puppy Piper for a dip earlier today, however, surprisingly, the water is still freezing!
Since we are so lucky to have such hot weather, I have been thinking of various ways to keep cool. My friends have been coming up with ideas and posting interesting photos on Facebook! How do you keep cool?

Essie Naughty Nautical

Refreshing Facial Sprays
I have always been a fan of Paul Mitchell products, my mum used to use a lot of them when I was growing up. In particular, the Awapuhi Moisture Mist is a favourite of mine, you can spray it on the face as well as the body and it has a lovely scent. I used it last weekend on my first (yes first!) day at a Spa for my cousin's Hen Do, and my Aunt and other cousin loved it.
Speaking of facial sprays, I also received a trial sample in a YOU/Latestinbeauty box, I absolutely loved the refreshing smell of Jurlique's Rosewater Balancing Mist. So much I ran out of it!
Anyway, must get back to some studying for my Marketing course, with all the warm weather to enjoy, I have been a bit slack of late!
If you are going out in the sun, don't forget to put on sunscreen on your body and something to protect your hair and scalp from the rays.

Ps. You can follow me on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/splotdesignsart/

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist

Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Moisture Mist

July/August 2013 Magazine Freebies!

L-R: Balance Me Body Wash, Nip + Fab Dry Leg Cream and Eyeko Skinny Mini Liquid Eyeliner.

Eyeko Skinny Mini Liquid Eyeliner Marie Claire
I don't usually get on with eyeliners like these as they are too fiddly, I did use the , but this one is excellent. The thin pen meant I that I could build up that sixties look gradually. Also, where it has been so hot I have struggled with sliding make-up, however, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this stayed on ALL DAY without smudging! This is my first make-up from Eyeko, although I did have a pot of their lovely shimmery face cream years ago, such a shame they don't stock it anymore! Unfortunately the magazine and packaging was a bit bashed up when I got it but the eyeliner was intact.

Balance Me Super Tonin Body Wash Glamour
Was expecting this to be red in colour like the packaging, however it is clear. Has the Balance Me signature scent and is actually quite a generous size for a freebie!

Nip + Fab Dry Leg Cream Cosmopolitan
Lovely scent and rich in texture without being too greasy, put this on my very dry legs after shaving and they felt much better, so definitely worth a try! Tried lots of body moisturisers for dry skin before, but only the Body Shop body butters and this works.

Summer Sale Picks

Vivienne Westwood Orb Necklace

Hunter Red Wellies from OFFICE

Hawaiian Sundress from TOPSHOP

Isle of Wight Festival 2013

Ferris Wheel

Ellie Goulding

Wish Tree 1

Wish Tree 2

I posted a short video with some clips of the IW Festival, this is my first video edit using iMovie and my camera phone, so it's not great quality, hoping to do more videos soon with a proper camera etc for my vlog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTtA7Rhmn8k&feature=youtu.be

Nail Varnish Storage & Vintage Finds, Pimm's O'Clock and random Liquorice toothpaste!

Drawers from Amazon, perfect storage for nail varnish. 

My late gran's china and glassware, I was lucky enough to discover her beautiful
dressing table glass set which is now displayed on my dressing table.

One of two of Gran's mirrors.

Delicious Limited Edition Pimms

Interesting liquorice toothpaste from Birchbox

I did it! Completing the Race for Life 2013

So, despite a cloudy day and slightly damp ending, I managed to finish the Race for Life last Sunday, raising £95. The overall total raised by that particular race was £30,000, well done everybody! Loved the atmosphere and the outfits, this was my second RFL and I hope to do more.
If you wish to still contribute to my fundraising page to raise money for scientists to help find the cure for cancer, you can do so below, thanks!

www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/clairesells1

Current Reading List

I love books! I have too many books! I have already cut down on my library and also aim to download some titles onto my tablet as it's convenient and saves space. Here is my current pick of titles:

Mindfulness - a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world
I often have trouble with anxiety and worry about the smallest things, some of which really are little! I have been recommended this book which also comes with a free CD. I also caught my friend reading it when I recently visited her! I have yet to finish it, but find the meditations really useful.

Building a business from the kitchen table
Really inspiring read from the founders of www.notonthehighstreet.com about how they created a now very successful business. I have had a few ideas of my own and wanted to read their advice and review their processes. I have always been a fan of their website. It really is definitely a case of finding a gap in the market and carrying out research to see if there is a demand for your business idea. I can think of numerous other businesses that started as ideas such as the Trunki and Tangle Teezer brush.

Reading Wish List:

Pearl Lowe
Vintage craft projects, the Queen of Style. I have already read her biography "All That Glitters"

Kat Von D - Go Big or Go Home
The talented tattoo artist releases her third book.

True Blood
I love the book and TV series equally. Can't wait for the next instalment, it's one of those rare books I can't put down!

Cabbages & Roses
Just bought a lovely dress from Uniqlo who have collaborated with Cabbages & Roses for a really cheap price and it has a nice, summery print. Seeing this has made me interested in the shabby chic style this brand has to offer and tempted by their range of books on interiors and crafts.

*Most of these are available from Amazon, Play or on the iBook store for digital downloads.