The No7 Early Defence Range

I am not usually one for following a skincare regime very well. I tend to end up using either makeup wipes or miclear cleansing water and that's it at the end of the day and in the morning I simply slap my makeup on a just woken up face. 

Turning 26 has led to me becoming obsessed with how my skin looks. I've just started to notice lines around my eyes. It pushed me to take more care of my skin now before it's too late. I wondered into boots on bank holiday Monday hoping to find something and came across their brand new skincare range - Early Defence, specifically targeted at people my age, to help prevent the ageing process right at the start. 

I had a chat with the No7 lady and she helped me decide I would only need the day and eye cream from the range as I already have something I put on at night (when I remember). I also picked up a primer and some makeup, which I will explain further in another post. 

So far my new skincare regime of waking up, washing my face and then smoothing on some of the day cream before patting (not rubbing as it can cause dark circles and lines under the the don'tcha know) the intensive eye cream on. I then smooth some primer on before my makeup. I've been doing this religiously for the past week and I do feel my skin feels better. I definitely feel that my eyes are benefiting from the cream, so I will keep at it and see if there is a noticeable difference in the coming months. 

Please excuse the no makeup selfie... I live in a full face usually so feel majorly self conscious sharing anything of my naked face... 

The range is priced fairly reasonably, and if you get them when there's a 3 for 2 offer on, like I did, then they're a total bargain! I would definitely recommend for anyone around the same age as me who is starting to panic about turning 30 and noticing lines where there weren't lines before. 

In the Pink

Finding out I'm having a baby girl was bad news for my bank balance....

Luckily (or unluckily, however you look at it) I am currently beyond poor so have had to physically restrain myself from buying the entire stock of each shop I have gone into over the last couple of days. Instead, I managed to exchange some items I had already bought in neutral or blue colours (I was that sure it was going to be a boy!), which meant I was able to shop without spending.

I also had a little trip into George at Asda where I stocked up on a few 'essentials' with the little money I did have. Today I managed not to spend a penny by using a £20 gift card I already had.

These are the things I have bought for my little princess so far (WARNING: there is a lot of pink!)

Boots- Pink pinafore dress and I love Mummy slogan bodysuit

Next-3 Pack Pink sleepsuits

George at Asda- 3 Pack Muslin Squares, 2 Pack Scratch Mitts, Cuddly Comforter and bear, I really, really love mummy slogan T-shirt, Pink bunny blanket

Mothercare- Pink dress set with knickers and white cardigan

H&M- Pink socks, Black Leggings and Pink Jeggings