Product of the week!

Im going to start a regular 'product of the week'. I love getting my hands on new products and luckily enough my sister was sent this amazing new 2 in 1 tangle teaser brush by 'ScareDoo'. This brush is great! If you're like me and have  long hair that often gets in a tangle wether im just walking down the street or have justdeeply conitioned it- no matter what it gets tangled! So,as you can imagine this is tres annoying and I need a product that can help me with these knotty issues! This is it! This brush glides through my hair with ease without ripping half my hair out in the process (which is always a bonus.) 

Another great feature that really makes this product stand out from the rest is its two way brush! Just a simple click of the tangle brush and you can flip it over to the all time fave paddle brush! Even better is, the accesable space inside can be used to store all those forever dissapearing hair toggles and bobby pins! Pefect! 

Overall this product is great for any-one with knotty hair and at only £10.99 there's no reason not to have one! Another absolutely amazing bonus is they donate £1 from every brush sold to the pink ribbon foundation charity! Totes- worth every penny in my case, so get online and order one asap❤️

If you have this product or have any question's, feel free to comment below! 

Thanks for reading! 

Love Ash-xx

Ashleighs Nails!

Its that time again,new nails time! I absalutley love changing my nails and I will try my best to keep udating blogs about them! First up (better late than never) is the halloween nails! I went for a simple yet unique approach to halloween with thses mix&match scary prints! The thumb is hidden but that was a pumpkin, the rest are the more favourable to me! All of them were created with different colour nail pens! A key element to any keen nail artist! I think these turned out ok overal, and they dried just in time for me to open all the sweets!! 

My next set of nails from this month were inspired by a post I saw on @wahnails instagram! I love following them for inspiration as they always have the best and freshest designs out there! I went for this monochrome style with a hint of red to make it pop! I also wanted to try out my black matte with shiny black tips! Look at my first 'Ashleighs nails' blog to see how I create the hounstooth effect! I created this look with a BarryM black matte and silky red polish with black and white nail pens from models own! 

Thanks for reading and hope you enjoy:)

LoveAsh-xx

P.s- If you love nail art follow my Instagram for daily updates, as well as #ashleighsnails!

Newcastle shop!

So, I havent posted in a while and I am truly very sorry! However,I have a little treat as im posting twice today! Thats right two posts! Awesome. Anyway, the reason I havnt been posting much is because ive been a busy bee interning at this really cool digital marketing place so I have been blogging but just for other companies! The pics below are from a little shopping I did at the metrocentre in Newcastle! I went up a few weeks ago to visit a friend who's at uni up there! I had a truly amazing time and will never forget that weekend! So,here are a few goodies I got! 

Zara Tan Bag- £24.99

Above is one of fave buys of the day! This amazing leather luxe tote from Zara. I couldnt resist, at only £24.99 who would? Its perfect to fit my mac book in and loads of room for day to day wear! Deffinatley my deal of the day :)

Primark Denim Faux fur Jacket- £19.99

Another bargain above,this lush denim jacket from Primark! So comfortable and extra fur lining for that little bit of warmth needed now its getting cooler! This was only £19.99 and goes with any outfit, perfect all year round too! 

H&M wax effect skinny jeans- £22.99
Zara Denim Jegging skinnies- £19.99

I needed some casual/smart clothing for work so I decided to buy some new skinnies whilst I could. There great to wear with anything and I think these dark colours are perfect for smart/casual office wear! Anyway,these luxe wax effect skinny jeans were £22.99 from H&M wheras the dark blue denim jegging's were only £19.99 from Zara! 

H&M Floral B&W Kimono- £16.99

Above is another great H&M buy! This floral kimono is perfect for day wear or evening! Paired with black skinnies or a little black dress thus kimono adds an element of class to any outfit! This top was £16.99.

Last but not least,beauty! I had to grab some new make-up for this winter weather,ive been looking ghostly for the last month and needed some brightening up! The boots in the metro centre is also massive so had to give it a go! I started of with the nails,ive been wanting matte polish forever and spotted this croc crackle whilst at the Barry M station. I thought they would work wanders together but thats for another post! They were £3.99 each. Next I moved onto the face, powder and foundation are a basic necessatie and I needed to top up! I went for Max factor powder (as always) its my favourite powder! It always feels so light and makes the best difference! The foundation was a first for me, I usually use Rimmel but I went for a different type. This Wake me up however is really great! Its ever so slightly dark for me  but it still fits my complexion after a light brush on! It feels airy and doesnt leave me looking greasy and orange after,bonus! 

Overall I loved newcastle and wish I could of splashed way more cash but unfortantley with christmas coming up I wasnt allowed:( Nevermind,all set for the office and fresh faced too! If you have any questions please feel free to comment below! I would love any feedback or advice you fellow bloggers have:) 

Thanks for reading-

Loveash-xx

Ashleigh's nails!

As well as fashion,another passion of mine is nail art! Yes, ever since I got my hands on a nail pen i've been completely addicted! So,I've decided to update you all on my weekly nail art newbies! Occasionally there will be one or two changes in the week so ill post up every one with a little tutorial/explanation of how they're created! Heres two from this week! 

The image above is my first attempt at houndstooth nails. A top trend along with tartan this autumn so I just had to give it a go! After watching a little tutorial from another blog and I was ready to go! You need a black base polish to start and a white nail pen/ brush. Ill post the tutorial I used below as its a little fiddly and also very tricky to explain in words (I tried and had to give up!)

My second mani of the week is a little more wild than monochrome! I specifically chose leopard print as I new I would be wearing my fave leopard print pumps the next day and who doesn't love a little matchy matchy! Anyway, to create this look I used a nude/brown Maybelline gel polish base and then topped it with a matte gold crackle polish from O.P.I. Nails. After the crackle dried I added small dots of the the same colour as the base on top. Then simply added the blavk lining details and a few extra spots to create this lush leopard effect, top with a high gloss top coat and your good to go! 

Hope you enjoy my weekly nails and feel free to comment below with requests or blogs that I can follow for inspo! Thanks for viewing! 

LoveAsh-xx

Winter Warmers

As you can probably feel in the air, winter is defiantly on it's way. Wether you love it or you hate it, there is always one good thing that come's from it.. a brand new winter wardrobe! Here in England the weather certainly doesn't disappoint on the cold front so us girls need to be warm as well as stylish. This is where this seasons top style-tip comes in- layering! Knitwear upon knitwear, chunky tights layered with chunky socks and comfy boots is a key element of this winter season style; paired with tartan punk, gothic and leather luxe trends. 

Chosen from a few of my favourite high street brands I have selected some key item's that we all need in our winter wardrobes for every type of weather this great british weather throws at us! First thing's first the one essential we all have, fashionista or not is a good pair of trousers! Patterned boy-fit's are certainly a bold style in for this A/W13 but if you don't want to stand out just as much then there is always the perfect pair of comfy warm and essential winter jeans. Now 'mom' jeans are a big hit this season and perfect for windy weather as the high waist keeps your tummy nice and warm as well as allowing you to wear the perfect cropped knitted jumper (also very in this fall). Leather luxe is another favourite of mine, these faux leather jeans look great on and even paired with a white t-shirt you look effortlessly stylish and bang on trend.

Another key item in every wardrobe is the perfect coat! I know everyone has their own unique style and choosing a key element such as the coat can be a tricky decision.. however I have selected 3 of my favourites styles for this winter. Firstly the denim jacket, not always the warmest in cold weather but great for these few autumn days that are left. I love pairing a chunky vintage denim jacket with a little skater dress,tight's and boots for that casual comfy look. Secondly for the warmer option a big comfy boyfriend jacket, i'm loving this particular colour block coat from Rebecca Taylor , it's great come rain or snow for keeping you cosy and on trend. Last but not least the essential leather jacket, a key item all year round but go for a jacket with fur lining for that extra padding this winter. I love this Topshop quilted fur collar jacket, it's most defiantly on my to buy list at only £58!          

Overall I think that the key to looking great this winter is to feel comfortable and cosy in whatever you wear! Hope that these little style tips help you on your way to finding the perfect winter wardrobe! Feel free to leave comment's if you have any tips or suggestions for my next blog! Below is a little taster of a winter style of my own! Enjoy, Stay sensible and stay stylish.

LoveAsh-xx

Beautiful Boutiques!

As much as I love going into my favourite stores on the high-street and getting to look around, feel the clothes and try items on; I must admit I love to shop online also. Its an easy and quick way to simply select what you want and go, without being distracted onto the things you didn't even know you needed (wanted). Another bonus with shopping online is that your free to explore the whole world of fashion boutiques and high-street favourites from the comfort of your own sofa! I love finding new boutiques and feeling the excitement of unique styles and clothes from all over the world available at my fingertips. I thought I'd let the select of you that read this, into a little secret of my favourite affordable and best online Boutiques! 

To start,one of my favourite boutiques all the way from down under is 'BeginningBoutique'. Although the postage fee's may be a little higher than your average UK boutique, it's defiantly worth it! With top quality and stunning variety of items on offer, it's hard to resist  Every week the page is updated with new items and even better, if your in Britain because as Australia have their not so cold winter's most of their summer items go on sale perfect timing for our warmer months! They also have a great Instagram page if you want to check that out, it's how I discovered them! 

Next in line for another great boutique is a e-store a little closer to home! This Boutique is a popular hit with thousands in the UK but still not as big as the branded boutiques such as miss-guided and Ark. This means the prices aren't as high (Bonus!) but still great quality items. Daisy street is a celebrity led fashion store but has great unique individual items for great prices, along with reasonable P&P charges. Below are a few of my favourite items from the store, catching on with this seasons punk and winter  ankle boots Daisy street is the boutique to stop at for your winter essentials.

                            

Last but certainly not least, is another British Boutique called 'prettylittlething'. This e-store offers everything from the  perfect fashion inspo blog to the ideal OOTD. You can grab your basic's from as little as £4 as well as picking up new trend favourites from under £40! This shop is also available world wide, not just the UK so Europe, America & Australia you're all in luck! This is one of my top 3 out of all these beaut boutique stores's ive picked out for you, it has style advice, celeb take-overs and prices that wont make your bank balance shiver with fear! Take a look for yourself and here's some of my top picks.

That's all from me for know, and if there's any cute boutiques you think I should know about feel free to drop a comment below! Thanks for reading and ill be back soon,

LoveAsh-xx

Autumn steals!

Now, as much as I would love to be strolling around in the latest Burberry mac or Chanel little black jacket; my bank certainly wouldn't let me. With winter fast approaching however, I do need to be getting my hands on a cosy new coat but at an affordable price with essential style. After browsing a variety of high-street stores and comparing them with runway identical's, i've selected the best of the bunch that are perfect for every outfit and every weather!

                                                                      

My first selection is 3 of my top favourite boyfriend style coats, that are set to be the favourite style for this A/W. Ive chosen these 3 styles from Zara,Topshop and H&M all at affordable prices for the perfect winter warmer. The first coat from Zara is perfect for this seasons pastel trend and will brighten up any grey day! I love the side fastening on both jackets from Topshop and H&M, it allows both coats to almost have two styles when open and closed, either way they both look fab and with dimmer colours they can be matched with anything! 

My next top 3 styles are for the perfect leather jacket, although leather isn't always the warmest of coats for winter they are a top wardrobe essential and every girl needs at least one for autumn. I would literally be lost without my little black leather jacket, it goes with everything from party dresses to office wear and gives that biker/ rock chick edge to any outfit. Although black is one of my preferred colours for leather there are some pretty wild colours out there if you want to brave them, i've picked a few below that are again all reasonable prices. If you prefer a warmer jacket for winter pick one with fur in-lining for that extra layer or team with a cosy sweater, the fitted leather jacket will fit snugger and provide extra warmth! 

                                 

Another top trend for this A/W is the Trench coat. As we all saw at Burberry A/W13 spectacular show last year, midi length glossy trench coats are bound to be the top seller this season. As much as I would love to splash around in the rain with a burberry trench on I'm afraid I couldn't quite splash the cash so i've opted for some of these high-street identical's. The middle Asos coat is the ultimate classic and at just £63 its not going to make you bankrupt! A similar style in black from feelluxury.com is even cheaper at £40, so head over there if you want a real winter bargain. Both of these jackets are wax material and a more waterproof coat than the Ted Baker stunner, however it will keep you warmer with a higher wool content, perfect for the snow days so you can stand bright and keep cosy!

Hopefully those 3 main styles will help you decide on your perfect A/W coat this season, but if none of them took your eye then take a look at some of my favourites from the high-street! A range of Asos, Topshop, Zara and River island in there all at great prices, hope you fall in love with them as much as I did and find yourself a bargain this winter! 

Thanks for reading! 

Loveash-xx

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