Friday 11 May 2018

Psoriasis Post - Lush Goodies Review

My psoriasis is not something I have blogged very much about at all. I've had it for about 10 years and it affects me on the day to day especially in what I wear as I like to cover it as much as possible.

It's been a thing I have struggled with for a long time to be honest and is not something I have ever loved talking about. But social media has brought my attention to people who suffer from it talking about it, swapping tips and sympathising with each other, it's always nice to know you are not alone.

This month I decided to try some natural products as I have been relying on cheap and cheerful body lotions for a while and whilst they don't make it any worse they are a quick fix and don't offer much relief especially in this hot weather.


Lush Products Review



Bath bombs

I have always stayed away from anything to perfumed in cosmetics shops as they tend to flare my skin up but as Lush uses natural ingredients I decided to try some of their bath bombs.


Big Blue

The Big Blue bath bomb contains sea salt and seaweed, sea salt is very good for dry skin conditions and I have used bath salts in the past. The bath bomb turns the water a deep blue colour and the seaweed is really fun too. My skin felt very soft after this, just like the sea it loosens any built up patches of psoriasis without the need to exfoliate roughly. Exfoliating, whilst necessary, can be bad for your skin if you do it too hard or too often.



Dream Cream


Dream Cream has been hot in the press because a woman used it on her baby's eczema and it cleared up, I'm willing to try most things I read about to try to help my condition. This cream contains oats which have a magical power to stop skin itching so much.

At night I can sometimes scratch myself in my sleep so this cream gives a very welcome relief especially for a good night. It also contains rose water which is very good for relieving skin that is flared up. I noticed a difference in about three days. Also it smells lovely and really relaxes me when I put it on at night. No wonder it's called Dream Cream!



Butterball


As an alternative to the Big Blue I also bought this butter ball bath bomb which contains coco butter that melts into the bath water once the fizzing ends. It's a great alternative for people with sensitive skin as it moisturises the skin as well as making the water smell gorgeous!



Bath Oils

Aside from looking completely edible (they aren't) these little balls are dense in oils which is great for moisturising skin. They smell very decadent too. You just pop them in the water and let them melt away. They are especially nice for de-stressing in the evening, stress is a big component of my psoriasis so having time to relax is important.


Flower's Barrow and Furze


Floating Island and Mellow Moment 

I have noticed since using these products that my skin is a lot less red, it feels calmer and less itchy. I am sleeping better which is always an issue for me as my skin tends to keep me up at night when it is sore.

I don't think these products will cure my psoriasis, after all they are not designed to, but they have certainly offered me some respite from it.



I hope these reviews were useful, what are your favourite Lush products?

Until next time
Love
Lucy
xx


Saturday 5 May 2018

There's a snake in my shoe...Miss L Fire Christie Review

Miss L Fire is one of those brands that I had envied on other people but had never actually tried myself.

Because I have quite large feet (I'm a 41) and can sometimes find width a problem I tend to shy away from buying online.

However when I saw the Christie shoes by Miss L Fire had gone on sale I threw a bit of caution to the wind and decided to try them out.



I loved the dark green colour and since this goes so well with much of my wardrobe I thought they would be an investment worth making.

The shoes are closed toe which is my preference for shoes, the front of them is a slight v shape giving them a really retro feel.

The detail on these shoes are these metallic diamond cut outs and these little snake heads, I must confess I didn't notice them when I ordered them but they were a fun surprise!




Obviously fit is the most important thing with shoes. I had heard that some people size up a bit in Miss L Fire. I am a 7.5/8 depending on the brand so I ordered an 8 (41) in these and the fit is perfect. They also do have a returns policy on their website if the fit hadn't been right.

The soles are a good solid platform which is always great with heels of this height as they make it far more comfy to walk.



The heels and platform are this snakeskin effect, I think this is useful as the rest of the shoe is suede but I find that a buffer between the floor and suede means less shoe damage!



The insides of these shoes are gentle padded, they have a great cushioned sole which adds to the comfort factor. I wore these for a full day at the office before writing this review because I wanted to make sure I'd tested this out! I can confirm I latest the day in them!


As I said I bought these on sale from the Miss L Fire website for £50.00 plus delivery and am extremely happy I did. There are a lot of great styles on their website at the moment, I love their spring/summers styles.


I hope you enjoyed this review, I'll definitely be keeping an eye on the Miss L Fire website for more vintage styles. 

Until next time 
Love 
Lucy 
xx











Wednesday 2 May 2018

Loving Lana - Vivien of Holloway Dress Review

Quite a while ago now I wrote about how much I loved the Lana dresses at Vivien of Holloway, although I'd never quite found a way to splash the cash on one.

Over Easter Vivien of Holloway had a sale which always peaks my interest as it is a short bus ride away from me.

The first dress from my haul to review had to be the lovely Lana.  This one was 50% so it was £50.00.



The thing that drew me to this dress initially was the colour. I love autumnal tones and dark green features in a lot of my jewellery collection. I also loved the grey pattern which looks almost like stone, it makes me think of a garden in a stately home with statues and lush green lawns.



Secondly the cut of the Lana dress is very flattering, I've seen it featured on so many peoples Instagram profiles and I honestly think it looks great on everyone. The bust was generous enough and there are no buttons to consider.  

The waist is nipped in and give the appearance of a smaller waistline but still comfy to sit down in, it has a side zip which I usually consider the devil but the cut means you are not battling the zip once it reaches side boob! 

The draping on the bust and the waist gives the dress a lovely fluid movement. 


I generally always wear cardigans and I wondered how it would look with the Lana dress but the bust line, with the extra fabric folds, can lay neatly on top or just peep over a cardigan so it still features beautifully. 


This style of dress is in a very light weight fabric which is great for all seasons, in the winter I would add a slip but in the summer it will be fine on it's own. 

I have already washed and worn this one and I must confess I didn't even need to iron it because the fabric dried so flat! Always a welcome bonus for any dress in my house. 


I wore my new Miss L Fire shoes to the office too which I'll be reviewing next week. 

I have two other Vivien of Holloway styles to review thanks to the Easter sale so keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks. Although I don't think this is going to be the last Lana in my wardrobe! 

Until next time 
Love 
Lucy 
xx