Where have you been

So it's been 2 months now since I last posted and I can't quite believe how quickly this year has gone so far. After getting my new job things have gotten a bit crazy working long hours on some pretty amazing events has majorly distracted me. I truly have been blessed this year with an amazing job and boyfriend...yeah my reign as a single lady is definitely over. 

This is the year I turn 25..eeep! It is probably time I start sorting my life out I guess. I have started saving for a house or travelling whichever takes my fancy and I finally have my career on track and with an amazing man by my side. I do feel like things are staring to fall into place. Although it has not all been so plain sailing as last year unfortunately was not my best, however I did get to go to Mexico and swim with dolphins 😁😁😁. 

So what exactly have I been up to? Well settling into my new job has been my main priority. I have met some pretty AMAZING people over the past few months at work and I am very happy bunny. I have learnt so much in such a short space of time (2 months) that I feel I have grown up a lot! The other spare moments I've had I have spent in the gym (yes I am finally sticking to working out) or with my other half...you really can't beat a good date night. And pretty soon I will be the proud mummy to a new fur baby. I promise I will post pictures as soon as I have her/him. I do have a litter of 3 kittens to choose from. I feel this may be too hard of a choice and I may end up taking home all 3 fur babies. 

I have learnt lately to stop and appreciate the little moments and that's the reason by the beautiful sunset picture on this post. 

2016

Happy New Year!

We are only three weeks into 2016 and my life has changed so much and for the better. I have just been offered such an amazing exciting job!!!! (Which I am over the moon about), so I'm sure I can be forgiven for neglecting my blog over the past few months (oops). 

I spent most of 2015 unhappy and feeling rather defeated. I graduated from University in 2013 and felt like my career was really not going anywhere after applying for what seemed like millions of jobs and getting rejected left, right and centre I had pretty much given up all hope of ever getting anywhere with my career. At the end of 2015 after coming out of an unhappy relationship I decided I needed to take back control and focus on myself and getting myself happy again. By the end of 2015 I was finally on a better path and decided to apply for one last job before taking a break from the job hunt and I only went and got the job!!!!! I really do believe everything does happen for a reason as I can't wait to start and it does seem like the perfect fit for me. Everything has finally started to fall into place and I couldn't be more delighted about it. 

So my new mantra for 2016 is don't ever give up on your dreams! Be patient it will happen maybe not tomorrow but you will get what you want if you work hard. 

I heart Kiehl's

After reading a lot of positive things about  Kiehl's earlier on this year I decided to pay my local store a visit. The staff in in store (and online) are really helpful they really do know their stuff!! When you go in the do offer to give you a consultation to find out what your skin type is (mine is very dry) I don't feel it was really necessary for me as I knew I had dry skin but I let the lady go ahead and give me consultation anyway. This confirmed what I already knew....I had dry skin. Although it did give me a good first impression as clearly the guys at Kiehl's knew a lot about skin! 

I sat down with the consultant and spoke about my skin issues and she recommended the ultra range for me. I initially just got the ultra facial cream as I did just want to try it before making anymore purchases. After a few days my skin improved massively! It was no longer felt tight dry and flaky and I could finally wear foundation again! YAY!!! After a few months I did go back and purchase the ultra toner and cleanser and they do all work really well together and leave my skin feeling baby soft. 

This year as winter approached my skin again was very dry and flaky and I slowly gave up on my trusty Kiehl's cream. After around a month of just using cocoa butter I was having major breakouts that just kept coming back with a vengeance. If finally gave in and went online and spoke to a very helpful lady on the Kiehl's chat. I told her my concerns and asked if she could recommend a product for me. She did suggest that my breakouts could be a result of my skin being so dry that excess sebum being produced was causing my quite nasty spots and well she could not have been more right! She suggested I try hydro-plumping re-texturizing serum concentrate so I read through all the reviews and well I didn't see any negative comments and with 20% off in the Black Friday deals I decided to give it a go. I do not regret my purchase AT ALL. It has truly been amazing!!!! After only a few days use my breakouts have stopped and my skin feels so soft and just more healthy. I got a little pot of ultra facial cream as a free sample too and when that runs out I will purchase more!

I do highly rate all Kiehl's products I have tried. It's the only skin care brand I have gone back to! If you have never heard of them I suggest to go research now! Or pop into your local store for advice. You really won't regret it! 

* Disclaimer. I was not paid to write this post or given any free products. All opnions in this review are genuine and based upon my own purchase