Topshop Khaki Bomber Jacket

I have wanted this Bomber jacket for a few months and as i received the obligatory Gift Cards for Christmas, it was definitely at the top of my "To Do" List. 

I have a similar one in black from H&M that i wear constantly so it;s no shock that this is now firmly part of my wardrobe as it goes with everything!!!!!

I love mixing this with different styles, as you can see from the photo i wear this so much with ripped jeans, it just works. I also love wearing it with an LBD and casual heeled boots or converse to make the dress a bit more casual. I also love dressing the jacket up and adding a faux fur scarf into the mix.

I'm sure you can tell from my ramblings how much i love a bomber, i think the next on my list is a black leather version. 

You can get hold of yours HERE and let me know your favourite way to style this jacket. 

Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde Mascara

One thing i have found i favour in a mascara is a good old comb wand, as i am someone who sits there for ages layering her mascara this has become quite necessary to avoid clumps. I am a massive fan of Bourjois anyway so i was really excited to try put this new mascara.

I have always felt that a wand really makes the mascara and this unique wand with spherical bristles really helps to coat each lash with out any clumping and lots of definition and volume. I really love this mascara and if you haven't tried it yet you need to get involved. If you grab it now you can get it for the cracking price of £6.99 saving you £3, you can get yours HERE

Top 5 Festival Wardrobe Essentials

Festival season is my favourite time of year, i have been to quite a few different ones and have managed to master the fine art of the festival wardrobe. On my first ever festival i made the big mistake of taking too many clothes that i would never wear and believe me at every festival there is always a very long walk to everything and you have to carry that bag lol.

In this post i thought i would narrow it down to my top 5 essential items to make it easier for all of you lovelies with the upcoming season :-)

Denim shorts are a big must have item in my opinion, they go with everything, they are comfy, you can style them with wellies and a rain mac if the weather gets bad and if you are anything like me then as soon as the summer season starts they are always gracing your body. These ones are mega cute with the crochet detail and the lighter colour makes then oh so summery, they are an absolute steal at £12 and you can check them out HERE

A maxi dress if always a good idea as it's lightweight, simple and great if you fancy looking a bit more dressed up. You can throw this on with a statement necklace and some gladiator sandals or converse and you are ready to go, this cute spotted one is perfect for a festival and the tie waist gives it that feminine shape that is incredibly flattering. This beauty costs £16 and you can grab one HERE

As our weather is so unpredictable you can never tell when we are going to need a slight cover up so a kimono is a must, you can fold it up really small into your bag and shove it when you feel slightly chilly. This one has the cute fringe detail which dresses up any outfit and goes with the boho theme of any amazing festival. For £12 you are getting yourself a summer staple and you can check it out HERE

Bright colours are always a welcome addition to my wardrobe to make me feel happy and bring some light into my life, this t-shirt would work with our denim shorts, a skirt, leggings or even over the maxi dress to create a whole new outfit. Again the lightweight material isn't going to be heavy and will keep you nice and cool in the sun. You can get this for £10 which i think for that price i would grab 2 lol, check it out HERE

And last but by no means least we need something to put on our feet. Everytime i have attended a festival i have lived and died in gladiator sandals, they are comfortable and so easy to throw on with everything,. These colourful animal print ones are my favourite style with a few buckles that add that extra detail to dress up your feet, they are a must have item at £12 and you can get your hands on them HERE

I hope this has helped any of you lucky festival goers this year with ideas for your own essentials and leave me a comment letting me know which bits you got hold of and what festival you are going to :-) xxxxxx

Smashbox Bronze Lights Suntan Matte

When it comes to bronzer i am pretty fussy, it has to be just the right bronze shade with not a lot of shimmer if any, I do tend to stick to a good bronzer when i find one i love and trust.


I'm not sure how i discovered this Smashbox bronzer but i am so glad i did as it has become a staple product in my makeup bag, i use the shade suntan matte and it is the perfect bronze shade with buildable colour so you don't have to worry about being tangoed! I have been using it for this for about 6 months now and i don't think i have even dented the surface.

If you love your bronzer as much as me and are looking for a good one for this summer i highly recommend this gem and if you are i fan i hear that this is Kim Kardashians favourite bronzer.

This retails at £23 which is a complete bargain for the amount you get and you can check it out HERE

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HealGel Body

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last year lol i'm sure you have heard me speak about the HealGel range which i love and have everything in the range, as it suggests very healing and light that all of the products are suitable for all skin types.

You can imagine how happy i was when i heard about the new HealGel body, upon application the first thing you feel is how easily absorbed it is into the skin being a lighweight gel it feels a bit more like a serum. It gives you the nourishment your skin needs whilst repairing the skin, it's great for irritated skin or if you are going on holiday it would be fab for sunburn or an after sun product.

Another bonus with this is that it comes in a tube so you can squeeze every last drop out (which of course i will be doing), you can snap this up for £39.50 and you can check it out HERE

Bourjois Java Rice Loose Powder

I am a massive fan of a powder that will set my makeup with out looking heavy but i also want it to brighten my skin, is this too much to ask? Apparently not when it comes to the Bourjois Java Rice powder, first of all it smells amazing (and we all know how much of a sucker i am for anything that smells nice) but it looks incredible on the skin. It doesn't change the colour of your foundation which is great for all year round use, it doesn't feel heavy at all and it has the softest sheen to it so it makes the skin look brighter and healthier.

A lot of people can get put off a powder that appears light in colour however it's translucent (no colour) where i think some of the confusion comes from, it's so finely milled that even thought the colour appears light, it doesn't sit in any fine lines or pores so you physically cannot see it once it is on the face.

If you are slightly oily it's fab so have i your handbag to touch up with as it doesn't build layers or cake so this little puppy is all singing all dancing in my eyes.

If this sounds like your dream powder (as it is mine) then you will love the price point of £9.99, what a BARGAIN! Let me know if you love this as much as i do and you can check it out HERE

Bare Minerals

When you think of mineral makeup, there is one name that comes up more than most i have found and of course that is Bare Minerals, but for some reason i have never managed to get my hands on some. I am a massive fan of mineral foundations and this one has definitely been added to my list of favourites.

One of the main things i love about this is how easy and quick it is to apply, you dip your brush into the powder, swirl it around in the lid and then buff it into the skin. It has such a flawless finish and depending on your needs you can two different finishes, Original (which has a slight glow) and Matte. I have been using the original because i like a certain glow to my skin, it almost gives a cream like finish it really is beautiful!

If you don't already, check out my Instagram (JemimaLou) as i will upload a picture soon of how my skin looks using this foundation. This retails at £25 and you can check it out HERE

MAC Prep and Prime Lash

For some reason i am and always have been a real lash person, i think i feel that my eyes disappear without them so i do everything i can to make them stand out and frame my eyes. I have used this product in the past but i had completely forgotten about it until a couple of months ago.

It's really surprising what this does for my lashes i love it, it really thickens and adds volume whilst giving extra length with is everything i want from my lashes. I do curl my lashes a lot beforehand but i do and have done everyday since i can remember (unless i'm being really lazy).

If you love to make the most of your lashes i really recommend this product. It retails for £12.50 and you can check it out HERE

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Dior Nail Glow

When it comes to my nails i can be pretty slack at taking care of them which is crazy because they are my money makers ;-), however i have made a conscious decision this year to look after them more and to make them look pretty.

I recently got my hands on the Dior Nail Glow which isn't a new product but it's new to me. The idea behind nail glow is to make the pinks of your nails pinker and the white tips whiter. It definitely makes my nails looks shiny, more groomed, manicured, well looked after and more pink but i'm not sure if the tips look any whiter.

I love this for day when you don't fancy wearing colour and you can always wear it as a base coat and top coat alongside your normal nail polishes. This retails for £18 and you get check it out HERE

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Elemis Skin Bliss Capsules Anniversary Duo

Not that i'm complaining but once again we getting a change in the weather in the UK, at the minute it seems for the better however i'm sure you all know just how quickly it can all go wrong and start raining again. This generally means one thing for me, my skin changes once again due to the different temperatures going on, i can go slightly more dry and de-hydrated than normal so i love to give my skin a little treat to help it in it's transition.

I have used the Elemis skin bliss capsules before and they were just incredible, the normal 30 day pot you get it such a treat for your skin which makes it glowing and healthy. For their 10th Anniversary Elemis have put together this duo with 60 capsules in each pot (so double the regular amount) including 2 mini travel pots for when you are on the move.

The pink pot (the day capsules) contains the rose capsules with a blend of pure moringa oil and rose absolute to renew and revitalise the skin and the green pot (the evening capsules) contains the lavender capsules which contain a blend of moringa oil and lavender essential oil which helps to restore and repair the skin overnight.

These capsules definitely help to sort my skin when it is having a little freak out and this is such an amazing duo for yourself or would make an amazing mothers day present. With the retail price being £79.50 (worth £124) you all need to snap one of these up. You can get them HERE

My Health and Fitness 90 Day Challenge

So one of the things i get asked the most is about my health and fitness routine and as i aim to please i thought i would tell you about my challenge.

I have started the 90 day challenge from Body by Vi, i have been on it for almost a month now and so far i am absolutely loving it! One of the biggest problems i have is i am a real carb lover, which for me is not great because it makes me feel uncomfortable and bloated so i have to make a conscious effort to eat other things to fill myself up.

I have a shake for breakfast either on it's own or with a piece of fruit and depending on my work schedule i either have another one for lunch and a healthy dinner or a will have a healthy lunch, another as an afternoon snack and then a healthy dinner.

The meals i have are usually chicken based or definitely some sort of protein with lots of vegetables, if i fancy something sweet after my meal i have also got the protein cookies from Vi in chocolate chip or peanut flavour. They are a chewy texture which i prefer in a cookie rather than crunchy and if you pop them in the microwave for a couple of seconds they are mega yummy! As you can tell i am loving this challenge so i can't wait to see the results at the end of the 90 days, if you want to check out the following websites they will give you all of the information you need if you are interested in starting the challenge yourself. http://jemimalouuk.bodybyvi.com/  http://jemimalouuk.myvi.net/  http://jemimalouuk.myvi.net/challenge  http://jemimalouuk.myvi.net/profile/index.html

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EOS Limited Edition Spring Lip Balm Duo

As a beauty blogger i have obviously heard so much about EOS lip balms and wanted to try them but have never had the chance, so when i got these in the post i was thrilled and so excited to get them on my lips!

In this limited edition pack you get two flavours, strawberry sorbet and passion fruit. They both smell absolutely divine and feel so nice on the lips, i like the fact that they aren't too greasy and slippy, they just feel really nourishing. They are the perfect handbag lip balm as they take up hardly any space and you don't have to keep putting your fingers in it you can just use it like you would a stick balm.

This great set costs £10.50 which is a steal for 2 great lip balms, check them out HERE