OOTD-Black with a Splash of Faux Fur!

Faux fur- H&M

Biker Jacket- Oasis

Black Wonderland Hijab- Princess Rockz

Dress- Market

Bag-Primark

I shall be at the Smoky not Smudgy event in London on Saturday 17th November. There will be lots of exciting things happening, including a fashion show showcasing all the latest Muslim fashion and workshops. I will be helping out at the Princess Rockz stall where you will be able to purchase hijabs and accessories.  I'll also be holding a hijab styling class at 3:30pm. If you would like to attend, please reserve a place by emailing the organisers: smokynotsmudgy2012@hotmail.com There will be a small charge of £2 which will go to charity.

For more info see the event website by clicking here

Hope to see you there :)

Accessories Hanger for Scarves/Hijabs and Jewellery

I'm obsessed with accessories so I'm always on the look out for ways to store them. Whilst in Primark I noticed this accessories hanger which I think it a great idea! thought I would share this with others that are on the look out for storage ideas. It has 11 hooks which is generous for the price of £2. You can hang in your wardrobe or on a nail on the wall.

For my other storage ideas have a look at my videos on Youtube

Please let me know what you think of this tip :)

Until next time take care xx

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Outfit of the Day: Fashionably ill

This outfit is what I call casually me, as it casual and sooo me! I've been ill all week so thus have been house bound. This was the first day I ventured out....to Asda! OK so it was nowhere special and just around the corner, but as I have been in my pj's all week I fancied something different. I didn't go over the top but added the bag for some pizz-azz. (Is that a word haha!) I purchased it from a shopping mall in Istanbul from some fancy smancy shop called Charles & Keith. I saw Amena from Pearl Daisy with an almost identical bag a few days ago (Great minds think alike ;) ) I believe she bought hers online from Asos.com. I like how it matches the top of my shoes (which I have rolled down) from Forever 21. 

The brown blazer which is also from Forever 21 is light enough to be worn in the Summer or layered up for Winter. New Look had the exact same blazers for around £25, but it was much cheaper in Forever 21. The Primark jeans are so comfortable and easy to throw on with any outfit. As I wanted to keep the outfit simple, I've not worn many accessories, but the bead bracelets (which came as part of a set) do not interfere with the overall look. The hijab style is something I more or less discovered accidentally. Well kinda... I like to call it the Twist, lol. It's not as clear in the photo but I simply draped and pinned in random spots, leaving it to drape in a loose fashion. 

What the photos fail to show is the blocked nose and me having a coughing fit, but thank God that wasn't in Asda-now that would have been embarrassing!

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Review: Primark Oil Balancing Cleansing Wipes with Tea Tree

Makeup wipes for me are a must have, not because I'm lazy and use them instead of a face wash, but because they work for me. I sometimes use them in place of cotton pads (add cleanser) which helps to remove my makeup. I'll also use wipes to remove eye makeup and lipstick.

So on to the review...

The makeup wipes were located in Primark near the till. They come in a twin pack, and as they were only a £1 I thought I would give it a shot!

They come in a twin pack, although the photo shows one pack

There are 25 wipes in each pack-so you receive 50 wipes for £1, not bad! As soon as you open the pack you can smell the tea tree, which may be overpowering for some, but for me its kind of soothing. What are the benefits of a tea tree makeup wipe I hear you asking?.... well tea tree contains anti-bacterial properties which help to repair skin, and is traditionally used in skin care for balancing out combination/oily skin.

 Decent size wipes, enough for the whole face

Other Key Ingredients Listed

* Aloe Vera- This is great for healing red, sore skin.
* Witch Hazel- An ingredient which helps the treatment of acne prone skin
* Glycerin- If you have dry skin, glycerin acts as humectant and helps to restore water levels in your skin. It may also help to heal wounds and prevent wrinkles.

I'm not sure if the wipes are supposed to remove eye makeup, but they do a great job for me. They do not sting around my eyes (just be careful not to get too close) and leave my face feeling clean and refreshed. They don't dry up inside the resealable packet-unlike other branded wipes, which is an added bonus! After cleansing my face (I use Johnson's cream cleanser with the wipes) my face feels soft. Removing makeup with the wipes alone, also does a great job-but I wouldn't recommend for heavy, party makeup. But having said that I don't know any makeup wipe that fully removes waterproof mascara, heavy foundation, eyeshadow, etc without the use of a cleanser.

Conclusion

I'm glad I took the plunge and purchased the wipes as they are an amazing buy for such a low price. These are my second favourite after the Bodycare Makeup Remover Wipes. The Bodycare wipes I use for my face and to remove eye makeup, whereas I will stick to using the Primark tea tree wipes for my face only. They are perfect for taking on holiday when you have mimumum luggage space, and for the gym.

I spotted some other beauty goodies in Primark so will be sure to purchase them pretty soon. Keep a look out for the Primark Cosmetic Pads review!

Let me know if you use wipes as part of your skin care routine and which is your favourite? <3