REPAIR REINFORCEMENT

My hair was in urgent need of some life support, but I didn't want to spend a fortune on Kerastase products online when I didn't know what would be best suited for me. Kerastase are globally known for their life-changing effect on hair (so I would highly recommend trying some if you haven't already/ can afford it), but it's not globally known that they are part of the L'oreal company.
So I went out and bought some of L'oreal's 'HAIR EXPERTISE EVERPURE' range, and it has literally worked wonders after one wash. (and no they are not paying me to write this!)
I am a firm believer in changing your brand/type of shampoo/conditioner & hair treatments once you've run out of it, but once I run out of this, i'll be buying some different products but in the same range.

Currently 3 for £12 in Boots these products in the Hair Expertise EverPure range usually retail for £7-9 each, so it really is a bargain. I purchased their Colour Care & Moisture Shampoo, Colour Care & Soothing Conditioner and finally the amazing Colour Care Intense 5 Minute Mask. < I've included links to each product so you can read more about them and see if they are right for you.

After one wash and one treatment, my over-dyed, over-worked hair feels flexible, smoothed, silky but very clean, which is usually hard to find a hair product that cleans, cleanses but doesn't produce a greasy build up!
If you don't have coloured hair they have two other types in this range which will give your hair a kiss of life! Let me know what you think!

WHITE&BLACK FIX

I will apologise in advance now for all of my blog posts being mainly in black and white. I love simplicity and white and black make that cut.
I composed a quick board of these affordable monochrome fixes which look like they belong on the catwalk as opposed to on the highstreet. 

'SILVER BAG' by Weekday - Ironically named this black patent bag by Weekday is just so perfect. The folds, the straps, the material, not too big and not too small. For £23 you can't go wrong. 

'LILLY SUNGLASSES' by Monki - I have these sunglasses, I bought them in London a couple of weekends ago and I can honestly say it was the best £8 i've ever spent. They have a black matte finish too them which contrasts so well to the grey gloss of the lenses. The thick arms of them make them sturdy and more bold. They are also available in beige or bright pink if you want more of a bold statement!  (image to the right is me using my sunglasses more like a headband)

'KATE KNIT' by Monki - This wondrous white knit is perfect for this season, especially when you don't want a heavy knit but wish to have your arms covered up. It is also ideal for layering over the top of a midi or maxi skirt or dress. The drawstring detail is so simple and beautiful, it is also key for creating a more flattering shape in a jumper. As Monki themselves state about this jumper "It's all about the drawstring, that gleaming silver cord with a single silver bead, like a necklace at the wrong end of the jumper."

THE MONOCHROME BOOT

My second post and my second shoe post! H&M seem to be really hitting the nail on the head with their SS13 shoes this year. Comfortable, on trend and practical, these monochrome platform, peep-toe boots are a perfect addition to anyones wardrobe for this season.Teamed with fishnet socks (available from Primark for £1.50) or worn barefoot with silver or white nail polish, makes these shoe-boots look expensive, a 
bit similar to the shoes previewed in the Stella Mccartney AW13 collection. (shown below)

You can now purchase these shoe-boots on the H&M website here. I also found a voucher code online which you can enter in at the check out to get 25% off these boots (or any item of your choice) to get the voucher code click here.

THE FUNCTIONAL FLATFORM

Keeping in with the monochrome trend this season, these flatforms from H&M are perfect for the spring to summer change over. At £24.99 they are very reasonable price for the quality, wet-look black material and foam, corrugated platform. 
They have a velcro ankle fastening and additional velcro strap at the toes (this can be adjusted but is more for style visual). I've been teaming mine with mesh white socks or printed cat socks from Topshop; a cheaper alternate to these are my unicorn print ones from Primark for only £2.