Introducing Serge Normant..

Serge Normant Meta Velour Conditioner* & Dry Shampoo*

Personally I've never heard of Serge Normant before until I received these to try from Look Fantastic. Obviously the first thing I did was head online and do a little research on the brand, and found out that Serge Normant is a big name, as he's a professional stylist to A-list celebrities and supermodels, with a following of Reese Witherspoon, Julia Roberts, and Sarah Jessica-Parker, and there's no denying that those ladies always have fabulous hair!

The packaging fits the a-list brand, it just looks luxurious and you definitely wouldn't be ashamed of having this spotted in your bathroom or on your dressing table. On top of that, they just smell amazing, very perfumey but I'm a fan!

I'm a big fan of dry shampoos using them at least once a week. I wouldn't say that this is amazingly better than others I've tried before, probably more on par, but as I mentioned the fragrance is gorgeous, so for that it's a winner for me. I did find a little white residue left behind, but this is always a problem for me if I don't use one made for dark hair. My hair felt shiny, smelt gorgeous and also had a little volume boost too.

In the past I've always stuck to matching sets of shampoo and conditioner, but now that I'm using the Lee Stafford hair growth shampoo I like to mix up the conditioners I'm using. The Serge Normant conditioner is amazingly thick, a lot like cupcake frosting, and reminds me of a mask rather than a conditioner which is a good think in my eyes. It comes in an easy squeezy pop cap bottle which is great for use in the shower when you have wet hands. After use my hair felt light, bouncy and shiny - I'd definitely recommend this conditioner.

Have you heard of Serge Normant before? Will you be trying anything from the range?

Monday Manicure #41 - Copper Pot

Models Own - Copper Pot

I bought this polish on a bit of a whim, I found it with two other Models Own polishes for just £6 in TK Maxx, and to say they are usually £5 each I could hardly pass them up! Copper Pot appears to be made of the tiniest flecks of glitter that makes the polish look oily, like petrol? I know I'm not exactly selling it with that description haha, it's really eye catching though, and I think it would look lovely on a night out!

It takes 2 to 3 coats to be opaque, but once it's on, it's on! I kept this on for 5 days which is a lifetime for me, and it didn't chip at all. The only downside is that it took an age to come off, although it's much easier than proper glitter polishes.

Have you tried Copper Pot before? What do you think of it?

Swimwear Trends 2013

After showing you my amazing new bikini this morning, along with the tips from the youtube hangout video which is here if you haven't seen it yet, I thought I'd show you how I'd style another of the big summer 2013 trends - neon. I found these gorgeous dip dye bikinis on swimwear365 which I absolutely love and here's how I'd style them around the pool or on the beach.

Look 1 - Feelin' Hot. This bikini seriously makes me wish I was going somewhere hot this year, however my next holiday isn't until next April - cry cry! Just looking at the bikini itself reminds me of sunsets and holiday cocktails so I thought I'd pair it with some brown tortoiseshell sunglasses and these amazing wedges which bring in the monochrome trend too.

Look 2 - Looking Cool. I think this is my favourite bikini of the two, it reminds me of white sandy beaches and gorgeous aqua seas. I thought I'd made this look a bit more relaxed with some lovely blue flat sandals and a pair of aqua statement sunglasses.

Both outfits would look amazing with the Joe Browns necklace which is definitely on my wishlist now. I also thought a simple white cover up would be good when you're not busy building up your tan too.

What do you think of my looks? Which is your favourite?

Hanging Out With Swimwear365

s.Oliver Navy Ikat Print Bandeau Bikini*

A few weeks back I took part in my first google hangout, and it was with a bunch of lovely bloggers and stylist Helen Boyle talking us through spring summer trends beach trends, and what Swimwear365 has to offer, along with which bikinis suit certain body types / skin tones etc. It was super helpful hearing what I should look for, being a pear shape and pretty pale skinned too, in general I need to stay away from anything fancy on the bottom, no tassels, bows, or prints that scream look at me! For my skin tone I was recommended to avoid black, whites and some neons and instead opt for navy and purples if I want something dark, and colours like coral if I want something brighter. You can watch the hangout here on YouTube.

After the hangout I got to choose a piece of swimwear from swimwear365 and I opted for the navy and white bikini by s.Oliver which Helen picked out for me. The bikini itself is a lot more than what I'd usually pay for a bikini but since receiving it I think I may be a convert. I own a river island bikini that I bought for twenty something a few years back, and in comparison the swimwear365 piece kicks it out of the water (excuse the pun) when it comes to quality. The material is quite thick and it feels like it would never go bobbly, it's lined and fits perfectly. The top also has some padding in which is always nice! There's so many nice bikinis and swimsuits online and I'm already picking out what I'll be taking on my next holiday, I particularly have my eye on this one.

Have you shopped with swimwear365 before? What do you think of my new bikini?

Graduation Dress Ideas - The LBDs

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Over the next couple of months I'm going to be highlighting some of my favourite dresses for graduation. I actually bought my graduation dress a couple of weeks ago, I found this Oasis dress in my local House of Fraser and instantly fell in love, it's silk, the perfect colour for my schools robes, and just really flattering on. I'll be pairing it with a pair of Jeffrey Campbell Brooklyn T-Bar wedges. I know that not everyones graduating, but there's nothing to stop you oggling these dresses for prom, an upcoming wedding or party, or simply as a cheeky payday purchase. I'll be doing a few different types, such as monochrome, colourful, prints, but I thought I'd start with my top 5 LBDs!

1 - Poppy Lace Dress by Jones & Jones. I love the peterpan collar on this dress, along with the skater style skirt. The lace makes it super girly, but yet the structure and fabrics make it classy too.

2 - Cut Out Side Dress Oasis. In general I'd say no to cut outs for graduation, but that's just my personal preference, however I think this dress is classy enough to get away with them. There's a nice metallic zip on the back too which is a nice detail when you're not wearing your robe! My Oasis dress feels really good quality so I imagine this would be the same.

3. Black Embellished Mesh Dress. This dress is classy, girly, and a bit of a bargain at £24! The floral detailing at the top gives it a special added touch.

4. Black Lace Overlay Dress. Out of the 5, this is probably my favourite. I like the fitted structure, and the lace insert which adds a bit of something different to the dress, after all, you want to stand out a bit at your graduation!

5. Catalina Dress by Motel. If Sandy from Grease was going to graduation, I'm pretty sure she'd wear this dress! I've always loved this motel dress, you can get it in a range of colours, plus if you buy it from Motel then you can use the code danielleyc to save 20%!

Which is your favourite? Is there any other types you want me to search for?