Hats off to self confidence

Sorry I haven't posted in a really long time, needed to take a bit of a break.

Yesterday I went shopping and fell in love with this gorgeous black bowler hat from h&m. I was really tempted to buy it, but quite worried that if I did, I wouldn't be brave enough to actually wear it out. I just couldn't decide. Finally, my two amazing friends (one of which makes some very brave fashion choices that I would be too terrified to pull off) convinced me to get it, they made me realise that if I like it and think it looks nice, than who cares what other people think, who cares that it's a bit more "out there" than I would usually go for. 

Wearing this hat around town yesterday made me feel nervous at first, but once I got used to it and realised that no-one cared, it made me feel really confident. I was wearing a hat I loved, which looked amazing with my outfit and I felt pretty damn good about it!

I think it's a really important lesson. As cheesy as it sounds, fashion is a way to express yourself, a way to feel more confident. Wearing a great outfit makes you feel really good about yourself and that's why so many people love it. If you think you look good, other people will too. Not only that, but it will give others confidence, they will see you and think- well if they're doing it, why can't I?! If there is something you really want to wear or do (if it's fashion or beauty related or something completely different) but haven't because you're worried what people will think, just do it. Don't change who you are or what you like because of other people. You're the one who is wearing/doing it, not them so if you want to then that's all that matters. Anyone who does judge you does not matter, no point trying to impress someone who will judge you on the clothes you wear rather than your personality. 

(Me very excited about my new hat :D )

Whether it's that hat you love, the red lipstick p you look great in but are afraid to pull off, or even a club you want to join, do it, do it for yourself. 

<3 Ellen xxx

Body Shop Cocoa Body Butter

Sorry that I aren't posted in a while, I've been a bit busy getting ready for going back to school and trying to make the most of my summer holidays while it lasts- I go back tomorrow and I really don't want to! 

I picked this up about for weeks ago, when I was passing by the body shop and noticed that they had a 50% sale. I had really wanted a body butter, but as they are normally £13 they were a little out of my prince range for someone who has there fair share of body moisturisers. However when I saw that it was in the sale for £6.50 I bought the cocoa butter one and I love it! I will definitely repurchase even at full price. 

They have loads of different scents which are all lovely but this one is definitely my favourite. It smells aaah-mazing. I hate using something that smells really strong, because I'm often then using perfume of body spray without realising I already smell like something. This body butter is subtle enough, so that I can still use my favourite perfume without smelling like a strange mix of cocoa butter and flowers, but strong enough for me to not use any other scent and to smell really good al day!

The body butter is really good for my skin too, you get a lot in the pot, but only need to use a small amount. It is super great for my sensitive skin, so gentle, yet really nourishing and moisturising. I have noticed a significant difference in the way my skin looks and feels, usually I get very dry legs which are torture to fix, but not anymore! It is so soft and looks so much better and healthier.

The one bad thing about this product is that it takes quite a while for it to sink into your skin, which can be annoying when you are in a rush, I tend to use it only when I have time, otherwise I get really annoyed by it. However it is so effective that you don't need to use it everyday.

Overall it is a really great Body Butter, the best I have ever used. I know lots if people rave about this product and I am glad that I have tried it as well.

I hope you found this little review useful. If you have been in need of a body butter or have always wondered what the body shop one is like and like what you have read, then I definitely recommend it. But, if you want a fast to-sink-in moisturiser, or are often in a rush but don't want miss out on moisturising after a shower/bath then don't buy this one.

<3 Ellen x