Francesca Bateman

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Loungewear Gift Ideas

If you’re on the lookout for a Christmas gift…loungewear is where its at. (more…)

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I really love this time of year but sometimes it’s hard to know how to dress. The best advice I can give you is to wear layers. The weather here in Wales in still quite mild but mornings & evenings are quite chilly.

I’ve seen a trend for wearing camisoles under a long, chunky knit cardigan. I absolutely love this look with some jeans and ankle boots. Really casual but a cami is a little cuter and more feminine than just a plain t-shirt.

H&M have a great selection of camis and I bought the following…

The lace detail on these camis is lovely. The satin nude cami (left) is £17.99. The black and white tops (centre and right) are £19.99 and comes with adjustable straps.

If you’d rather a plain cami without the lace, you can get these from ASOS…

These are sold as a two-pack for £20. You can buy them individually for £12 each.

They’re double layered and have adjustable straps.

Also made for fuller bust, maternity, curve, tall and petite sizes. Who could ask for more?!

Enjoy layering up this Autumn!

Love

  Autumn | Camisoles I really love this time of year but sometimes it's hard to know how to dress. The best advice I can give you is to wear layers.

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GIVEAWAY | Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry Palette

GIVEAWAY | Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry Palette

It’s giveaway time over on my Instagram page. (more…)

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry Palette Review

Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry Palette Review

The Sultry palette is such a beauty. Described by the brand as a cool-toned smoky eye palette. (more…)

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Beauty Advent Calendars

Yes, that’s right. Christmas is upon us. Which, in the beauty world, means ADVENT CALENDARS. (more…)

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Autumn Trend | Leopard Print

Autumn Trend | Leopard Print

I’m going to start this post by saying, leopard print is not usually something I gravitate toward. But it’s hard to avoid it this Autumn. It really is everywhere!

So I figured I’d start off small and try some shoes. I bought some loafers from Dune. They’re so soft and comfortable.

I fell in love with the print so I wanted to share some good finds. I’m loving the Steve Madden heels, they look…

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Autumn | Coatigan

I recently bought a coatigan and the name did amuse me. Has anyone else heard of this item of clothing before? Or have I been living under a rock? (more…)

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Camouflage is in all the stores at the moment. It’s a huge trend this Autumn and it’s a really easy print to wear.

I bought camo trousers from Zara and on the 5ft 9″ model, they are down to her shins. However, as I’m about 8″ shorter than this lovely model, these trousers are full length trousers for me. Be sure to check the leg length.

The fit is skinny and priced at £25.99.

Gap and New Look stock similar camo trousers.

I really love these camo jeans and if you’re looking for something a little different than your regular blue denim, I would definitely give this trend a go.

  Here are some more camo items if you’d like something other than trousers…

Top left: Dress Pretty Little Thing | Top Centre: Tshirt Hollister | Top Right: Shirt with hood H&M

Bottom left: Denim skirt New Look | Bottom centre: Jumper H&M | Bottom right: Puffer Jacket New Look

  I hope you enjoy this print as much as I do.

Autumn | Camouflage Trend Camouflage is in all the stores at the moment. It's a huge trend this Autumn and it's a really easy print to wear.

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I'm Back...

I’m Back…

  Hey guys,

It’s been quite a while since I’ve written anything on my blog. A lot has happened since I was last here. I’ve had a beautiful baby boy, moved house TWICE amongst lots of other things.

I’m happy to say I’m out of the funk I found myself in last year. I really missed writing, photography and sharing my thoughts on here with you.

I am in the process of revamping my blog. I’d like to…

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Facial Acids on a Budget

Facial Acids on a Budget

In contrast to my last skin care review, here we have a couple of products which will do wonders for your skin without breaking the bank. (more…)

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Acid Peel | Dr Dennis Gross

Acid Peel | Dr Dennis Gross

Acid on the face?? Yikes! This sounds scarier than it is, I promise. (more…)

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This is the first of many skin care reviews I have coming up, the Nude Omega Cleansing Jelly facial cleanser…

Nude Omega Cleansing Jelly

I first came across this product as a recommendation from Stephanie Nicole on her YouTube channel. I wanted a cleanser to replace the Murad foaming cleanser I was using. Winter was on the way and I knew my dry skin couldn’t cope with the cold weather and a foaming cleanser.

Here’s what Nude say about this product…

“A daily all-natural cleanser with omegas, orange extract and annatto seed extract that transforms from an airy gel to a soft milk, melting away face and eye makeup.”

Taking advice from Caroline Hiron’s Routine cheat sheet (absolutely worth a read), I use this product as a morning cleanser and a second cleanser in the evening.

This wonderful jelly is perfect for cleansing the skin, it’s not something I use for makeup removal. Usually I use Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm for this.

Key Ingredients

Iris Root Extract – skin softening benefits & a beautiful fragrance

Great Burdock Root Extract – moisturises dry patched and purifies oily areas, perfect for combination skin

Orange Extract – rich in natural acids, antioxidants and vitamins. This extract soothes, tones and moisturises skin.

Annatto Seed Extract – Rich source of antioxidants that fight against free radicals and environmental stressors.

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How to Apply

Massage into dry skin in circular motions. Use warm damp facial cloth/flannel to remove cleanser. Alternatively, splash water onto face and jelly will turn into a milk. Rinse with warm water.

Conclusion

I’m already on my second tube of this cleanser so needless to say, it’s a hit! It really is a firm favourite in my skincare routine. I love that it has a thick creamy consistency without being too greasy and it doesn’t leave a residue on my skin after cleansing. It leaves my skin soft and hydrated.

The Nude range is currently stocked by Space.NK and will cost you £32 for 100ml.

See you all soon for another skin care review.

Francesca x

Facial Cleanser | Nude Omega Cleansing Jelly This is the first of many skin care reviews I have coming up, the Nude Omega Cleansing Jelly facial cleanser...

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Upcoming Skin Care Reviews

Upcoming Skin Care Reviews

Here’s a sneak peek into the skin care products I’ve been testing for the last three months. These are my upcoming skin care reviews… (more…)

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UPDATE: Dose of Colors UK

UPDATE: Dose of Colors UK

I have news about the highly sought-after brand from the US, Dose of Colors, but it’s not good. (more…)

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Makeup Geek & MAC Life Palette

Makeup Geek & MAC Life Palette

Today I’m going to talk you through my Makeup Geek & MAC life palette. (more…)

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2016 Beauty Favourites

The first post of 2017 is a complete list of my beauty favourites from 2016. In this post, we’ll discuss some excellent makeup products from the past year. (more…)

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Beauty Empties #4

It’s time for another Beauty Empties! I’ve collected empty bottles and jars from the last few months so let’s take a look at what is worth repurchasing… (more…)

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