Chanel Executive Tote dupes - that CITY bag

1. H&M

2. Accessorize 

3. Zara

4. Zara 

Not many people were aware of the Chanel Executive Tote bag that came out recently until Zara made a dupe - the Office City bag then made an appearance. Unsurprisingly this soon became The Blogger Bag and everyone snapped it up; to the point were it sold out in most Zara stores and people started selling theirs for hundreds on eBay. Yup, true story.

Anyways, I compiled a few alternatives that are perfect for those on a budget. I just very recently purchased the Accessorise version and I love it! It is so sophisticated looking and I can fit so much into it too. A majority of the bags are big enough to fit in folders etc.

On my recent travels to Primark I also saw they now sell it too for around £12, absolute bargain!

What are your thoughts on this bag?

Fitness: Nike running trainers (£22.99)

Oh hey there! I can’t believe we are into February already, where has the time gone?

From my Best Of 2013 + Resolutions post I wrote I’d like to be more healthy and keep fit. Cliché right?! Well the fitness regime is going well, I also recently brought a pair of running trainers.

 Nike Revolution 2 Running Trainers - £22.99

I was scouring the web for a while before finally placing an order on these beauts! I, like most of you  don’t particularly want to spend over £70 on a pair of trainers. So when I came across this bargain I knew I had to purchase them. Nike is such a popular brand so I was drawn to there collection. I never knew there were so many different style of trainers but I settled for these in the end. I love them, though I may change the laces into black ones to tone down the blue a little.

They are the comfiest trainers I have ever owned; when you walk it really does feel like you are walking on a cloud. The great thing about Nike is even though the trainers are made in order to support your feet they also look really great too! I have only had these for a few weeks but already want to wear them all the time: 2014 SS - Sports Luxe trend anyone?!!

I also saw an offer on the Argos website for 3 sets of weights for less than £10. I brought them obviously. Bargain! I am hoping to lose a little more weight this year. HIIT workouts are best I’ve read so I’ve been following a few youtube channels and they have been great!
Tone It Up
Fitness Blender
XHIT Daily
Shayloss

On to other things, I have been a little sporadic on the blog recently - apologies. Aside from life I have been so overwhelmed with the amount of blog header and template orders I have been receiving. I am so grateful and happy that you like them. I have set the prices in order to keep those who are on a budget in mind. Prices start from £2.50 :)
                      I think I just need to organise my time better as I do thoroughly enjoy posting on my blog and don’t want to abandon it!

Anyways I think that’s all! I hope the start of the year has been good to you. Let me know what you’ve been up to in the comments and if you like the new trainers?

     

Review: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish (hot cloth cleanser)

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish

Another product I was late on the bandwagon with. I first came across the Liz Earle cleanser a few years ago now; it was raved about by so many bloggers and you tubers. I however didn’t feed into the hype because my skin is so temperamental.

Suffice to say I regret that now, I should have tried it sooner. I still very much love my go-to cleanser of around 5 years - the Clinique Anti blemish cleanser but this Liz Earle cleanser is definitely running on the same league (if not slightly ahead!) This cleanser is branded as being suitable for all skin types. And I personally think it does, I haven’t experienced any break outs or irritation with the product.

I purchased the starter kit which retails at £14.75. The 100ml pump bottle comes with 2 muslin cloths and is stored in a gorgeous light blue waterproof zip bag. The presentation and packaging is a full 10 without a doubt. It looks and feels luxurious and is still within a decent price bracket. It also smells very similar to lime Starbursts! Zingy!

The Liz Earle cleanse & polish is a cream cleanser and is applied to the face exactly like a cream. One pump is enough for the whole face. You then wash the muslin cloth with warm water and essentially polish your face with it. I have noticed such a difference in my skin. It looks a lot brighter and coupled with the Radical skincare pads I am currently also using my skin is a lot more even toned and much smoother. This product is perfect for removing eye makeup too, it is so gentle and removes all traces of mascara.

I am glad I brought this product it’s great! Have you ever used Liz Earle Cleanse and polish?