Dry Shampoo....Love it or Hate it??

I discovered dry shampoo about 3 years ago.....I honestly dont know how I lived without it! Its such a time saver! If I wake up in the morning and my fringe looks a bit greasy and mank...I can just spray away and my hair looks like Ive just washed it! Or I can do the same thing if Ive been at work all day and dont have time to wash my hair before a night out! AMAZING!!

I know some people dont like dry shampoo because they think that people are just too lazy to shower etc etc.....but I really do think its a lifesaver sometimes!

I swear by Batiste. Their range of dry shampoo comes in sooo many different scents, and they also do a brilliant 'mini' selection...which are fab for popping in your bag for a weekend away! :)

But today I went shopping to get a few bits and bobs and saw this in Tesco:

They were only £2, and are the same size as the Batiste ones which are around £2.50....so I thought Id give the 'Party Nights' one a go! I will let you know what its like as soon as Ive tried it out! :)

I also bought this:

Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends: Split end protection cream.
My hairs been a bit dry recently so I thought Id try this out. I use the beautiful ends shampoo and it smells lovely! :)

Has anyone tried either of these products before??
And whats your opinion on dry shampoo?

Love
Claire Bear
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7 things you may not know about me :)

Evening everyone....
The lovely Soph from Style by Sophia awarded me a stylish blogger award the other day <3

This is what you have to do if your tagged:

• Link your post back to the person who tagged you
• Share 7 things about you
• Award the stylish blogger award to some other FABULOUS bloggers :)

Right....

Here we go :)

Im going to try and think of interesting things..and not bore you all to death so here goes...

1. I love art! I did A Level Art and Photography, and I have a pretty varied taste encompassing many different aspects. 

 This is called the Eye of Deathy by Escher...How amazing is it? Look at the detail of the sketch..the reflections...the light...I think its beautiful.
Another of my favourite artists is Banksy...

Its just so intuitive....eyecatching....interesting...varied....thoughtfull.....whats not to like?
I also dabble in a bit of photography myself from time to time:

This one of mine was shown in a local exhibition...and I was in the local paper (looking like a complete mess because Id been out the night before :S Not good! )

2. I work at Tesco....

Ive worked there for about 6 years now....ever since first year of college...and I actually like working there! And its good money too!

3. I love wearing flowers in my hair!!
I wear one almost every day...im not technically supposed to wear them at work....but I do :) They are just so summery and feminine! :)

4. I almost cut my finger off last year...and had to have plastic surgery to reattach it :S (For people who are a bit squimish...i suggest you scroll down very quickly!

This is me just after I got back from day 1 at hospital (the day I cut it)

I was on my own in the flat...and trying to de-stone an avocado when I stabbed through my hand/finger...I rang up my friends who pelted right round and took me up to the local A&E.....after waiting for like 2 hours with a tea-towel wrapped round my hand to stop the bleeding I was seen by a Dr and after looking at my mess of a hand told me I would have to go to Salisbury to see a plastic surgeon...so I had 2 rng my dad and tell him what a muppet Id been and ask him to come a pick me up!
So the next day off I popped for my surgery...and this is what my hand looked like after spending a week in a massive plaster cast! (WARNING LOOK AWAY IF YOU ARE SQUIEMISH!!!)

Gross right....I had to wear a splint on my hand for 8 weeks afterwards...and it hurt like hell! I still dont have much sensation in that finger...slightly wierd!
Dont worry though...I still went out and had fun looking like an idiot!!

But I havnt eaten an Avocado since! :S

5. I have a Westie <3

Shes so cute :)

6. In May I will finish my degree in Childhood Youth and Community Studies at Winchester University

I will miss all my girlies...Ive had some fun times! :) <3

7. I am a little bit mental :P

Yes....this is me....dancing in the showers at a friends 21st! :S Why?? Well why the hell not! Lifes no fun if you cant be crazy with your friends (by the way this is Flo and Soph who tagged me{L-R})

Hope you learnt something interesting about me!
Love
Claire Bear
<3

How disappointing :(

Hi guys...


I ordered these gorgeous Camel Chino Trousers from Evans last week, as I dont have many pairs of trousers in my closet and thought they looked really nice and they were £18 at the time because there was a 20% of sale!!

I ordered them in a size 22 (UK) because every other pair of trousers I have (inc jeans) are an 18/20/22 so I went for the safe option and thought theyd be fine....however I could barely even get them up over my knees!! :( I thought there must have been a mistake!
So I checked on the label on the inside of the trousers as well as the tag....but they still said they were a 22!
Ive never ordered trousers from Evans before....and if I do so again I will definately have to order a 24/26 :'( Thats quite depressing! Ive bought dresses from them before and only bought a 20! How wierd!


Word to the wise ladies......Evans trousers come up really small!!
Im so disappointed because I loved these trousers! I thought they would be perfect for my holiday! and they would if they had fit!!

Has anyone else had any similar issues??

Love
Claire Bear
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My new room! :) and Matalan purchases :D

Hi guys!

Ive moved back home for Easter holiday, and I finally got to see my newly decorated room!

I havnt had my room done for about 10 years, and it was bright pink and purple before so its got a much more grown up feel now! If anyones interested the colours I chose are bot Dulux and are called Mulberry Burst and Soft Truffle (both Matte).

Ive been helping my dad witht the last few bits like putting up my TV and DVD rack etc etc, but its finally nearly there! and I <3 it! :)

(I still havnt finished painiting the hinges on one of the wardrobes as you can tell!)

Its so nice to have my fireplace back! :) Its been covered up for years by my massive shoe rack!! But thats gone now, and once Ive unpacked the last few boxes it will be on view for all to see!

Do you like it??

Sorry some of the pictures look a bit dark but its nearly 10pm! :S

I also popped to Matalan today...this is what I bought:

Flip Flops: £4

You can pick them up here

Strapless Black Dress: £8

I also picked up a really cute necklace in the sale for just £2! However my camera decided to run out of battery so I cant take a photo to show you! Hopefully I will include it in an outfit post soon so you can see!

Everytime I go to Matalan there seems to be a sale on the jewellery.... and I ALWAYS end up buying one or two things :S Its just so cheap..and I think not only their jewellery but their whole range is so on trend.

I went with my bedt friend and her sister (who is also one of my best mates) and she tried on these babies:

How Beautiful are they :D

Yummy <3 I wish I could walk in heels! :(

Ok guys....

What do you think of my room/new purchases?

Id better be off because its really quite late now! :S Nighty Night!

Love

Claire Bear

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Why has this only jus come to my attention???

Morning Everyone!

Has anyone got an American Apparel Circle Scarf?
I was looking on their website earlier and I came across them!

How have I never heard about these before!! They look AMAZING! They come in soooo many colours and they can be worn in so many different ways!

Although they are £25 (pricey for a scarf) if they can double up as tops/dresses/skirts/shawls then I am definately going to save up and get one!!
I love the olive and the grey colours!
The only thing Im slightly concerned about is that I wont have ANY idea about how to turn the scarf into a dress etc!! :S
But would this not be a BRILLIANT thing to take on holiday with you? It saves on the packing because its like 10 things in one! That way you could squeeze a couple of extra pair of shoes or a few more maxi dresses into your suitcase! BONUS!! :D

If anyone has one of these scarves...please let me know if they are worth investing in!

Love
Claire Bear
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Its been one of those days :(

Oh my!! What a day!

1. I feel absolutely rubbish! :'(
2. The builders are messing me around and STILL havnt finished
3. My bronzer broke this morning!!

Not good all in all!
Anyways....This is what Im wearing today:

Yes....they are the same trousers for yesterdays post...but they were sooo comfy I couldnt resist wearing them again!

Trousers: TU @ Sainsbury's

Striped Tee: Tesco

Lace detail Cardigan: Primark

I love this little cardy! Definately one of my better Primark purchases! I wear it all the time!

Im also wearing my E.L.F All over color stick today..I havnt worn it before, but I actually really like it!

Its a kind of Matte colour..with a bit of added sparkle! :)
I LOVE the fact that its not just supposed to be worn on your lips...you can wear it on your cheeks and eyes too!

It also smells yummy!!! (quite citrus-y)
The colour lasted really well too! Its definately worth purchasing! They are an AMAZING price £1.50! and they come in 6 colours..the one Im wearing is Pink Lemonade! You can get yours here!!
The whole E.L.F range is brilliant..you can read my previous post about e.l.f here

The Scores:

Packaging: 7/10

Smell: 8/10

Colour:8/10

Last-ability: 8/10

Overall: 8/10

Would I repurchase: YES!

On a slightly sadder note....my bronzer is completely smashed! :'(



Im very sad!! Its a Lancaster one and I got it from TKMaxx about 3 months ago for about £5...amazing when they retail around £30!!!

Had anyone got any ideas of how I can still keep using it? Every time I open it it goes EVERYWHERE!! :(

I might try and transfer it to something else so I can keep using it because it is lush!

But Im gunna keep my eyes peeled next time I go to TKMaxx to see if I can grab another bargain!

Love

Claire Bear

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OOTD

Its quite sunny today :)
I do however have the builders round fixing the parapit, so they are noisy and stomping round the flat all day! But never mind because I have new trousers on today :D

Here they are:

Black Vest top: Dorothy Perkins

Anchor Print Cardigan: New Look Inspire

Trousers: TU @ Sainsbury's (£16)

Shoes: New Look

Flower Ring: Primark

Earrings: Peacocks (i think??)

I have never really done the whole high waisted trousers tucked in before :/ It kind of leaves me a bit exposed? What do you think?

On the plus side...the trousers are amazingly comfy..they will be brilliant for the summer because they are really light-weight too! :)

This cardigan is one of my favourites! I have a serious *thing* for cardigans! :S But this one is soooo cute :) I bought it a couple of years ago, and its one of the only cardigans that has lasted that long without getting a hole!! (My washing machine likes to chew my clothes)

I like the 3/4 length sleeves...perfect for this time of year. Its also quite thick so it keeps me nice & snug!

I love New Look Inspire...but I would seriously recommend going instore to look around, as I think the New Look website is a bit....well rubbish, the pictures dont do the items justice! And I always think its better to see clothes on a real life model..not a plastic one :/
Check it out here!!!

Its much better to see them im the flesh...they really do have some lovely pieces atm! :D

So what do we think to the trousers ladies and gents??

A Yay...or a Nay??

Love

Claire Bear

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New Purchases and how ive been spending my life!

Hi Everyone....
Hope your all enjoying your weekend

My ASOS delivery came the other day with a friends bday present in....I couldnt resist ordering a couple of things for myself :D

I bought:

Sorry about the rubbish photos...i managed to cut out my face in the 1st one and in the 2nd one i look...well lets jus say interesting (with a non made-up face)
I put a black vest top underneath (Matalan) because otherwise it does reveal quite a lot! :P

I really like the dress though. I think maxi-dresses are brilliant, I burn really easily, so I think they are a really good way of covering up in the summer, but still keeping cool. This might actually be a good one to take to NYC with me :) The sleeves are good too, cos they will stop my shoulders getting burnt :)

It was reduced from £55 to £20 :D YAY! You can buy it here

The 2nd thing I bought was:

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this jacket....I always find it difficult to get jackets that suit me, my boobs are so big that not much will do up ove the top of them :(
But because this beautiful jacket has zips at the side it does up :D Yippieeeee!
I wore it to uni the other day and had several compliments on it! Also it was super warm! :)
The only bad thing (and its a very small bad thing) about this jacket is the pockets....I automatically go to put things in my pockets in the normal place, but on this jacket they are right on ur boobs! :S I did get some funny looks when I was trying to take my phone out! :P

In spite of that I would highly recommend any plus size ladies buying this jacket, it was reduced from £65 to £30 in the ASOS Sale.

Finally...I thought I would try to convey to you in picture form, why I have been a bad blogger recently:

This has taken over my life! The dreaded FYP :S
I cannot tell you how glad I will be when its all over.....*not long now, not long now*


What do you guys think about my purchases??

Love
Claire Bear

OOTD and belated PJ Party photos :)

Top o da mornin' to ya!
Happy St Paddy's day everyone!

This isnt actually what Im wearing today...because as anyone who follows me on Twitter will know...ive been a little hermit the last few weeks trying to get my numerous essays and FYP done! :( So Ive been wearing trackies and hoodies and generally looking like a bit of a skank!!

So this is my outfit from yesterday when I went into Uni

Boots: Tesco

Leggings: Topshop

Dress: ASOS Curve

Vest top (under dress): Matalan

Snood: Tesco

Cardigan: Matalan

Belt: Primark

I love this dress....its one of my favourite pieces in my wardrobe! I got it in the ASOS sale last summer, and wasnt sure about it at first, because I didnt realise how see-through it would be, but with a vest top worn underneath its fine :)

I love the ruffling at the bottom, and how the length tapers round the side

{Also apologies for the bombsite that is my room :S....i will tidy it this wknd!}

And this is what I wore for a NIGHT OUT (of all things) with my friend Sian the other evening (it was a themed event....im not going insane dont worry!)

Yes....I am wearing Pyjamas :S
They are however extremely cute PJ's...they have owls on!! (if anyone wants to be as cool as me...you can get them from Primani :) and they were in the sale so they were only £3.50)
They are also MEGA comfy...they are really soft and snuggly (It did mean that I was BAKING in the Union though)

Where do you guys get your favourite PJ's from?

Anyways....id better be off 2 do more work

Love
Claire Bear
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