Review: Batiste Dry Shampoo (Floral)

For me, Batiste is the original dry shampoo (whether it technically is I'm not certain) and definitely the best. It was the first one I tried, admittedly there seemed to be a hype and I jumped on that bandwagon. At the moment I'm using the Batiste Dry Shampoo Floral Essences version, and I think it's my favourite yet. The scent is light and not overpowering, while still working wonders on my hair. Although this is part of the revitalising range, I do find that it adds a touch of volume as well.

 

 

In the past year or so I've dabbled with other branded dry shampoos on the market including;

• Herbal Essences Dry Shampoo Uplifting Volume - I hated this from first use, it made my hair feel sticky and it looked even worse than it had before!
• Herbal Essences Clearly Naked (0%) Dry Shampoo - this is okay and I'm still using up the tin but I wouldn't repurchase it while I can buy the Batiste at the same price. Also, my first tin came with a dodgy nozzle, but it could have just been a fluke.
• Batiste XXL - same brand I know, but didn't think the XXL version was much different to their simple dry shampoos.

 

So, maybe I've not dabbled too much, but why try to find an alternative to a product I like, trust and can afford (though I do wait until I see it on offer)? From now on, I'm sticking the Batiste original formula and may just switch up the scents instead!

 

 

A

 

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Brace Face: 3 Months down..

So it feels like I've had these on for ages now, not just 3 months! I seriously can't wait to get them off and smile properly. Yesterday I looked back on some pictures and wish I felt confident enough to smile with my teeth while the braces are on. But who wants reminders of a metal mouth?!

As you can probably tell, I'm hating the braces at the moment. It's nothing to do with pain or issues, just my own vanity, and I don't think there's much I can do about it for now!

On a brighter note, my teeth are definitely still moving well and I'm looking forward to each monthly appointment, because I know that they are going to change again. They always seem to have an drastic change in that first painful week after an adjustment (obviously) but I do find they still alter through the weeks in between too.



Before: November 2014

During: February 2015

You can see by the pictures above, the changes from November and February are small but make a huge difference. My tooth that was moving behind my front teeth is now back where it should be. The two middle teeth which were slightly turned in, are also beginning to straighten back up again. The orthodontist also filed down the front two teeth slightly so they are now more square and 'normal' looking (sounds scary but a little bit goes a long way!). At the moment I'm now concerned with the bottom line level of the teeth, the front two are still lower than the others and I would ideally like a nice uniform line. We shall see! I am very happy with the results so far though!


A

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February 2015 River Island Favourites!

Yet again I'm sat catching up on CBB and fantasy shopping online! I'm loving some of the new pieces coming into River Island at the moment, so instead of spending waaaaaaay too much money, I'm posting my wish list here, hopefully it gives you some inspiration! Enjoy!

Necklace £20

Skirt £45

Purse £10

Watch £25

Blazer £60

Shirt £30

 

Sunglasses £10

 

I think I've accidentally created an outfit, so want these even more now! Although at a total of £200 I think it's going to stay in my imagination for now!

 

 

A

 

 

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