‘I heart…’ Book Series

I love reading…whether it’s an autobiography, a classic novel or an easy-going book aimed at teens. The ‘I heart…’ series by Lindsey Kelk is one of my all time favourites. The first book (I heart New York) in the series actually came free with Glamour magazine, I think it was, a few years ago and I read it on holiday not expecting much from it, but Boy do I loves it! The minute I came home I scoured the bookshops for the rest and bought the next 3 (Hollywood, Paris and Vegas).

The story follows the whirlwind life of Angela Clark, who after catching  her fiancé cheating on her, ups and leaves her life in England and flies out to New York. Angela’s new crazy life filled with new friendships, men and opportunities (as well as the odd unfortunate event) is documented in this easy and fun read. Sure it isn’t the hard –hitting, factual book with a complex story line but it is a great chick lit and the characters and settings make it awesome! Plus sometimes I feel like I can relate to Angela…if only I had the funds to jump on a plane and head to the big apple…*sigh*.

I recently ordered the latest two books in the series (London and Christmas) and cannot wait to find out what happens next. Another thing I love about these books (as you may know I love travelling) is that at the end of each one there is a proposed itinerary which features some of ‘Angela’s’ favourite hotels, shops and attractions in each of the cities the story is featured in.

Has anyone else read these books? If so, Do you love them as much as I do?

Meet Frank.

Frank is my new best friend! Frank is a body scrub, a coffee body scrub to be precise. I came across him on instagram (@frank_bod) and was presented with pictures of gorgeous women with enviable figures and the promise of smooth skin and a revived complexion…SOLD! What can I say, the cheeky captions loaded with innuendos won me over.

About

So, Frank is a dry scrub that is full of minerals, essential oils and oxidants and obviously a high caffeine content. To use this scrub to its full potential you massage onto damp skin in circular motions, concentrating on your problem areas and leave the scrub to dry for 5-10 minutes to let the caffeine get to work, then rinse off the scrub! You only need about two small handfuls of scrub for your whole body or you can choose to scrub problem areas only (about one handful) as this scrub aims to target cellulite. You can also use this on your face too although its not advised if you have sensitive skin as it is quite course.



Ingredients

Roasted and Ground Arabica coffee beans - Target cellulite and stretch marks

Brown Sugar and sea salt - Smooth lumps and bumps

Cold pressed sweet almond oil - Moisturise and improve skintone

Orange essence - Smells nice

Thoughts

I have used this product several times, about 1-2 times a week, and it leaves my skin silky soft and just generally improves the appearance of my skin, I have Keratosis pilaris on my upper arms and although it has improved over the years, I feel this scrub has helped with the stubborn rough areas. The website’s FAQ mentions that they have had positive feedback regarding Frank helping with other skin problems such as eczema and acne, although it will take a good few weeks to see results…patience my friends..patience! On the plus side, soft skin is noticed after your very first scrub!

A word of warning though, as Frank is primarily made of coffee the smell is somewhat overpowering (duh) and if you hate the smell of coffee well then this isn’t for you.

Extra Deets

The company is based in Australia but they ship worldwide (shipping time and costs varies depending on where you are in the world). My Frank got to me about 10 days after I ordered him and cost $21.40 (£12.07) for 200g, which is pretty decent for such a great product. A new Frank is now available for the warmer months (as it is summer in the land of Oz) and is packed with coconut and grapeseed oil. For more info and to buy your very own Frank go to frankbody.com.

London Fashion Week SS14

So another LFW done and dusted and although sadly I never attended any shows, (let’s be honest I neither have the qualifications nor the status to attend but a girl can dream!) I did not miss out on what the fashion world has to offer for Spring/Summer 2014 thanks to the live streams. Here is just a quick roundup of some of my favourite looks from the past several days. 

Oh Mulberry, a timeless British brand that exudes class and sophistication in my mind. The collection’s mix of boyish cuts and lady knee length designs consisted of neutrals and pastels in the blue and orange family, with floral prints and stripe detail.

Standout piece-  The striped Willow Tote is to die for.

Highlight of the show- Turbo the dog. Dog did good and looked fabulous too.

Another British luxury fashion house which presented us with fitted silhouettes and casual oversized outerwear draped on top. Again primarily in neutrals and pastels with the occasional pop of colour and gem embellishments. Styled with with simple shoes, beautiful folded clutches and the occasional retro pair of sunnies gave a clean modern finish to each look.

Standout Piece- The folded bag. So many colours and styles to choose from!

Absolutely beautiful. That’s all I can say, I’m not really a fan of silk organza but somehow Alice Temperley has just made me fall in love with her SS14 collection. The designs have a youthful silhouette but are still elegant and pretty. The gowns are unveiled in feminine shimmery cream and blush pinks, and as the show progressed we are presented with dark and dramatic floor length pieces. One of my favourites was a mix of prints in purple floral and leopard which gave an edgy modern vibe.

Standout Piece- This gorgeous little number. I just can’t get over this print.

Who doesn’t love Topshop!? Well I’m sure there is the odd person, but I love it and their Unique SS14 collection did not disappoint. Always on trend, the outfits were effortlessly cool and styled to perfection. From rich emeralds and vibrant blues to muted yellows and creams, the loose and billowy cuts just scream relaxed summer days with no cares in the world. I know we’ve just hit winter (totally bypassed autumn) here in the UK, but when can it be summer again please…I have outfits planned out already!

Standout Piece- Patterned jumpsuit be mine!

There were A LOT of shows at LFW, if I was to go through each one individually it would take forever, plus I wasn’t a fan of everything that was shown. So to keep it short and sweet, here are some of the various looks from other shows that I simply adore.

Which was your favourite look or show from LFW?

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