Mario Badescu drying lotion

For as long as I can remember I have suffered with blemishes on my face. I have always been so self conscious and would never dream of going out without any makeup on, even if it was just a quick trip to Tesco. But finally after trying so many different products I have found something that actually works and it is amazing. I was shopping in Harvey Nichols when I was complaining to my mum about my blemishes and how I just wish I could sort my complexion out and within 5 minutes she had found me this god of a solution!!! 

It is Mario Badescu's drying lotion. It is gives immediate relief from break-outs and blemishes, so for any of you who have spot prone skin, acne or blemishes this is perfect for you. It comes in a 29ml bottle and has this pink sediment at the bottom which you dip a cotton bud into and dab into the areas where you need to. I've been using it for a couple weeks now and I see such a difference in my face and I am finally becoming confident enough to not wear makeup every time I leave the house. 

The only criticism I have of this product is the smell, it does smell super chemically and takes you back a bit. But if I have to deal with a little bit of a smell to have the best complexion then I really couldn't care less.

It looks like this:

You can purchase it at quite a lot of places such as Harvey Nichols, Ebay and Beauty Bay. Click here to purchase. 

Thank you for reading and I really hope this helps anyone else who suffers with blemishes.

Lots of love,

chuck xxx

Dreamy Swimwear

I am so excited!! Summer is on it's way, my absolute favourite time of year! As I am writing this now, the weather is so warm and the smell of summer is in the air and all I am is thinking about (while I should be revising) is bikinis, cocktails and summer vacations. 

I thought I would make this post a bit weather appropriate, I mean its probably not hot enough yet to be walking around in our bikinis but it is never too early to get your summer wardrobe ready! 

I have posted about Sarah Aschroft's collaboration with In The Style before but this is her new swimwear one and omg I am shook. All of the pieces are so cute and I am in love. I am so looking forward to summer, going to vacation spots I've never been. Washington, New York and Marbella ( I am buzzing ). Marbella is definitely a place where the most glam bikinis are showcased and this swimwear collection is perfect for that.

I have three favourites which I will link below ❤️

The first one I am obsessed with and will definitely be packing in my suitcase for summer. It is perfect for a pool party, beach club or if you just want to be super extra!

This second bikini set is to die for!!! I absolutely love the two colours together and the bandeau top. It is super flattering and will make your tan stand out that little bit more.

This third bikini set, omg! It is my absolute favourite. I absolutely love the sequin detail in the bikini top and the pink colour. It is just so cute and girly! Definitely a summer must have!!

All of these bikinis and swimsuits come in thongs too, which I love! But if you don't wanna be too showy they do them in normally bottoms. 

Swimsuit links:

SARAH ASHCROFT BLUE STRIPE TIE FRONT THONG SWIMSUIT

SARAH ASHCROFT PINK LEAF PRINT BANDEAU BIKINI TOP

SARAH ASHCROFT PINK BIKINI BOTTOMS

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed this post.

Lots of love,

chuck xxx

How I deal with stress and anxiety

The past few months have definitely been some of the most stressful that I have ever experienced. I cannot believe how quickly 3 years at university has gone and I am literally almost a month away from finishing my final exams and graduating!! Scary! With deadline after deadline and constant revision being my life for the past couple months I definitely need time to de-stress and feel like a normal human being again. This advice will literally work for any kind of stress whether its work, relationships or school. Lets be honest, life gets a little too much sometimes and having time for yourself is definitely one of the most important things to stay healthy and happy.

I have suffered with anxiety for the past couple of years, after moving to London and being away from my family it just seemed to creep up on me. But... if you are struggling from stress or anxiety do not be deterred and think that it will never get any better because that's what I thought until I tried these things. 

This guided meditation video below from youtube is one of my favourite ways to relax and feel at peace (I know this is one of those cringe things but I really find it helps). I go in a dark room, lie on my bed with my eyes closed and listen to it and it really helps relieve my anxiety and stress.

A second way that I deal with stress is going to the gym. I know that people often find the gym scary and overwhelming especially when you are feeling anxious and stressed and just wanting to hibernate but honestly if you just do a 10 minute walk or a 30 minute jog it honestly does wonders. I am a firm believer that exercise really can benefit your happiness and wellbeing, as since I have been going to the gym more frequently it has really helped relieve my stress and anxiety.

This post is a little bit personal for me and I don't normally share stuff like this but I see so often people struggling with it and not knowing what to do or not saying anything because they're embarrassed but it is nothing to be embarrassed about. It affects everyone!

I really hope this post helps you. Thank you for reading.

Lots of love,

chuck xxx

My new found saviour for removing fake tan

For too long now I have had the struggle of scrubbing and scrubbing my skin to get rid of my fake tan. I am a frequent tanner, literally every week I apply a new tan and for so long I have been trying different hacks to ensure that it comes off as best as possible but finally I have actually found something that works quite well! After reading many reviews I was hesitant to purchase it because many had said that it didn't work and it smelt horrible but to be honest I did not find that to be true. Bondi Sands Tan Eraser has become my new life safer for freeing my skin of the tiger loaf bread look, which lets be honest isn't the most attractive. 

I will always be honest when I give a review of a product and with this one I honestly do think it is amazing but it doesn't get rid of all of your tan. I did find myself having to still exfoliate but it is nowhere near the hassle that I had before this and it made it so much easier but I guess it depends how much old tan you have on. If you are trying to get rid of that stubborn fake tan then I would definitely recommend purchasing this. It is sold out so often but I managed to find it on Pretty Little Thing and get that with a new tan for only £22!! Bargain. You can find that here.

I hope you enjoy this post, thank you for reading.

Lots of love,

chuck xxx