30th birthdays - what you did, what you wore

Coming soon! Watch this space for ideas and inspiration on what to do and wear for your big 3-0. We'll regularly be posting pics sent to us from our very own readers. From fancy dress parties to luxury cruises, choose from a number of ideas that will kick start your best decade yet in style.

Image: courtesy of hellothreeoh.blogspot.com

SS13 H&M, new arrivals..

Just came through the post #h&m #ss13. Creams, neutrals, tie dye, woven fabrics and metal rivets to bring us a shiny spring. Plus some very funky silver and purple court shoes at just £29.99.

Sisters doing denim and floral in Barcelona

Barcelona - September 2011

Denim duo drinking rum and cokes. I just found this photo today on my husband's phone. My sister's rocking this denim waistcoat with floral frock (think the dress is from Oasis, right Gill?) and I love her funky chunky accessories too. Her bangle is made from papermached muscial scores. Meanwhile, I went for a denim pinafore, nautical striped top and cute little floral bag, all from New Look. My sister has the better tan though. Shucks. 

What does your wardrobe look like?

Here's mine, time for a clear out I think. You can tell I like pastel colours. Send us a pic of your wardrobe. We wanna snoop at yours!

Night Cream - Clarins V Soap and Glory

Soap and Glory
Night in Shining Armour™
Gravity battling Night Cream
RRP £13.00 - 50ml
Buy here

VERSUS

Clarins Multi-Active Night Youth Recovery Comfort Cream
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, Oily
RRP £43 - 50ml
Buy here


After having my baby boy and taking on a much larger mortgage than we probably can afford, I thought it was time to swap my favourite, yet most expensive, secret beauty product - my Clarins night cream for a much cheaper yet still effective alternative.

The Verdict

Soap and Glory: I'll be honest, I chose Soap and Glory Night in Shining Armour night cream as an alternative for no other reason than it's funky, retro packaging and the fact that it was £27 cheaper. I was pleasantly surprised. This night cream has a thick texture but applies really well. A little bit goes a long way. The main thing I notice is that my skin feels really moisturised, smooth and soft in the morning after applying the night before. The pastel, metallic pink jar looks funky on the dresser too. I am not so keen on its perfumed scent but I'm happy to compromise this for the price. It is definitely a great cheaper alternative and good value for money. 7/10.

Clarins - You still can't beat this night cream! Whenever I applied this god send of a night time beauty product, I always woke up with radiant skin. Skin felt velvety smooth, was visibly glowing and hydrated. Elasticity restored. The texture is gorgeous, light and creamy to apply. Clarins describes it as 'eight hours of sleep in a jar' and I couldn't agree more. What more could a thirty year old mum need? The real deal. 10/10.

 

Made in Chelsea boots

First post from Barcelona

As we enter February, we come to the end of sale season and Barcelona is a cracking place to pick up a bargain. All your classic high street stores as well as your independent boutiques, of which BCN has plenty, clear out their stock rooms and let us get a little more for our money. My favourites at the moment are my new cherry red Chelsea boots. Less overpowering than the red cowboy boots I almost bought, they add a wee flash of colour to my day. Also gives me an excuse to match in my tartan knitting bag that is more successful in carrying my wallet than I am with my knitting!