What's new?! - a mini Penneys/Primark Haul

Hi, I thought I would share a few things I got in Penneys lately. Penneys (or Primark in UK) is an amazing, very affordable shop which you must visit if you are ever in this part of the world. 

Firstly, how do you like my new background or my fabulous new duvet cover? I quite like the grey colour and design. It is pretty neutral so easy to style a bedroom around. 

I got this as it's long and will cover my bum when wearing leggings. A great colour with a tan too. It has a wide neck and a little sleeve. 

 A bright grey t-shirt which would look great under a blazer for a smart/casual look. I love these type of sleeves too. High necks are flattering for smaller chested ladies. 

 This is my third pair of coloured skinnys from Penneys; I have the brown and pink already. These fit really well (I am a pear shape) and will go with a lot of shoes and tops that I have. 

 I only had one pair of summery work out pants so I needed another. These come just below the knee (I am a lady :) ) which I like and the waist band is a bit of a throwback to the early 90's. Woohoo!!

 I am interested to try this out; I can't turn down coconut! It's also paraben free -not entirely sure what this means but it sounds salubrious!

 My favourite item of this whole haul is this hoody. It is so soft and cosy. I love the colour too. A definite must-have for when the sun goes down. 

 I love my new nightwear. The top is cropped and has such a nice pattern. The shorts are a welcome alternative to full-length bottoms. I carelessly picked up the wrong size so they are huge on me!

And finally these cool, luminous socks which come in a 5 pack, there is an orange pair too. Perfect for working out.

Have you been to Penneys/Primark recently and what did you buy?

Healthy hair!

When my hair is wet
My scalp was a little dry after the winter so I used Head & Shoulders Anti-Dandruff with Almond Oil a few times to clear it up. I loved this. I don't usually go for 2 in 1's but as far as I can remember the version I wanted (with Almond Oil) was not available as a shampoo alone. The first time I used it my hair was left in great condition and was really shiny. However, after a good few uses, I thought it was quite drying on my hair (not my scalp). It could have been because I was not conditioning it (as it is a 2 in 1). It did what it was meant to do though - treat dry scalp and dandruff.

At the moment I am using Herbal Essences Clarifying Shampoo and Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Conditioner. I find this shampoo leaves my hair very clean and fresh and the conditioner is thick and luxurious. It is recommended to leave it in for a few minutes.

To get a great shine, I turn the shower way down to the coldest I can bear, letting the water run over my hair, avoiding my body (brrr!). I find this really wakes me up too - so refreshing when you're feeling sleepy!!

When my hair is damp
I spray a few pumps of Herbal Essences Bee Strong Strengthening Cream or L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil on my hands and work into the lengths of my hair.

When my hair is dry
Especially when straightening my hair, or even if I don't, I use Toni & Guy's Shine Gloss Serum which I highly recommend as it makes your hair shinier, softer and smoother. I sometimes use the L'Oreal Oil in dry hair too.

Depending on the time I have and the condition of my hair, I go between all these products. After washing my hair I would only use one other product and at that, I use a minimum amount.

Herbal Essences Bee Strong Strengthening Cream

I have used this product each time I have washed my hair since purchasing. I wait until my hair is about half dry, then I rub it into the ends. There is no need to rinse out. For only a few euro, I think it is great value as you can definitely tell the difference. It is hard not to use it now that I have started!! Here's to silky, strong hair! :)

Herbal Essences Shampoos

I have been wanting to post about Herbal Essences Volumising shampoo for quite a while as it is so ... volumising! I recently bought their Clarifying Shampoo so I thought here are the two shampoos I am using and loving lately. 

If your hair tends to get flat and limp like mine, this volumising shampoo is a godsend. It should almost come with a warning, as the first time I used it, I had to pin my hair down - it was so uplifting! Just in case it wasn't lovely enough, it also has a citrus orange scent.

As I have been using a few hair products lately, I thought I needed a squeaky clean shampoo so I said I'd go for the same brand as it has been good to me. Their clarifying shampoo indeed leaves hair feeling clean, light and fresh and it's great to get rid of the day-to-day build up. This too has a citrus scent. 

L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil

This oil is great for putting into the length and tips of your hair. It can be used in wet or dry hair, before shampooing or when styling. A few drops leaves your hair feeling soft and looking shiny. Avoid applying close to the root or scalp as this will lead to a greasy look. The difference is very noticeable and your hair is enhanced in seconds!! Suitable for all hair types. 

I have only tried it on dry hair so far so next test will be using before shampooing.