Review: Gymshark Amplify Seamless

November 14, 2018November 15, 2018Leave a comment

Gymshark is a brand that is all over Instagram as well as in, you guessed it…the gym. With its different ranges and high quality garments, it’s no surprise that Gymshark is a brand that is going from strength to strength.

The seamless style initially caught my eye when Gymshark launched their ombre range back in February. With a marketing strategy that is so slick and which utilises the online presence of fitness influencers, Gymshark cleverly advertises their up and coming ranges in a way that gets every gym goer eagerly awaiting the drop of their new products.

With garments selling out in a matter of minutes – I missed out on the ombre seamless set and was gutted! This time round I made sure that I got the Amplify Seamless in Light Grey and Sea Green after seeing Instagram fitty Krissy Cela absolutely donning the look in one of her posts.

Safe to say, after receiving the Amplify Seamless set…I’m hooked.

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With its soft touch, comfortable fit and incredibly flattering style, the Amplify Seamless Set is a must have for any gym bunny, yogi or runner.

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It is hands down the nicest activewear set that I have ever purchased and here’s why:

Comfort = 10/10
Style = 10/10
True to Size = 10/10
Practicality = 8/10 (Depending on whether or not you like having your midriff out during an intense workout)
Sweat Marks: Minimal! Considering this is a light grey set, I was expecting the sweat patches to be horrendous but even after an hour and half heavy leg session and 25 minutes on the stair master (I was dripping) – there was only the slightest hints of sweat under the arms and on my chest!

I also bought the Slouch Hoodie in Sea Foam Green Marl to go with the set and it matched the look perfectly. The hoodie is so soft and perfect for a yoga class.

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The Amplify Seamless Set in Light Grey is unfortunately sold out on the Gymshark website, however there are so many beautiful pieces to choose from – including their latest drop of their Vital Seamless Collection.

Here’s what’s on my wish list…

Vital Long Sleeve Crop Top and Leggings in Black

Top: £40
Leggings: £40

Asymmetric Sports Bra and Leggings in Evening Navy Blue and Citrus Yellow

Bra: £35
Leggings: £40

Long Sleeve Ballet Crop Top in Black

Crop Top: £20

Solace Jumpsuit

Jumpsuit: £40

Summer in the City

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018Leave a comment

This summer has certainly been one to remember with the scorching heatwave that took hold of the UK for weeks on end.

Despite the weather looking like it’s about to turn, I am not ready to hang up my pretty summer dresses and lightweight playsuits anytime soon.

I teamed up with the amazing Eleanor Stobbart (Photographer) and Kasia Werblanska (Make Up Artist) to create a summer look book that captured the key styles of this season from casual run around outfits to glamorous tropical prints.

Take a look at my Summer in the City look book for any last minute holidays, unexpected heatwaves and simple summer styles.

Look 1

Playsuit: Mango
Shoes: Zara
Bag: Pretty Little Thing
Earrings: Accessorize

Look 2

Dress: Missy Empire
Bag: Pretty Little Thing
Shoes: TK Max

Look 3

Entire outfit is Pretty Little Thing

Look 4

Dress: Topshop
Shoes: TK Max
Bag: Pretty Little Thing

Look 5

Dress: Missy Empire
Bag: Pretty Little Thing
Shoes: TK Max

Want to see more?

Check out our Summer in the City behind the scenes video:

Photographer: Eleanor Stobbart

Make Up Artist: Kasia Werblanska

Beauty Blog: Power Lips Review

July 15, 2018July 15, 2018Leave a comment

Lipstick obsessed, I’ll be the first to say you can never have too many lipsticks! With lip kits such as Kylie Jenner’s taking the makeup industry by storm, liquid matte lipsticks have become quite the staple piece in every girls makeup kit.

One for finding unique brands I instantly fell in love with the Power Lips Fluid lipsticks from NuSkin. Made up of a weightless formula with ingredients such as avocado oil and vitamin E, these products keep your lips soft and nourished whilst giving you hours of long lasting coverage.

When I say these lipsticks are long lasting, I really do mean it! To put it in perspective, I applied the Power Lips Fluid in the morning before starting work and after about five cups of tea, an ice lolly, lunch and about 2 litres of water…the colour was still there and had not lost its shade or coverage! This was a good five hours after the first application!

With 12 colours available the Power Lips Fluid is perfect for all skin tones and tastes. I always go for nudes and pinks so I chose colours Promotion and Persistence in this product and absolutely adore the shades.

Price: £18.50 per product

Persistence is my favourite out of the two as it is more pink and what I normally go for with pink eyeshadows and a rosy cheek.

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Promotion has more of a lighter tone and is a gorgeous nude which looks great with orange and pink eyeshadow tones, great for creating a summer day and evening look.

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What is also great about these two colours is that you can double them up! I love wearing shade Persistence and layering Promotion over the top to brighten.

These lipsticks are very matte which makes them so long lasting but to prevent them from feeling dry after a few hours I always apply my Paw Paw lip balm over the top for a more nourishing and soft feel.

I order my products from the lovely Gabby Louise through Instagram which I urge you to do the same as she is great for advising what shades to go for and sends through lots of customer photos for you to see what shades are right for you! Message Gabby on Instagram @gabbylouise123 and use my discount code for char_russ10 for 10% off your orders!

Somèrfield Hair Products Review

July 2, 2018July 3, 20182 Comments

After weeks of being out in the sun, it’s safe to say that my hair is not as healthy as it once was and feeling really quite dry.

In desperate need of some TLC and moisture I’ve been on the search for a reputable hair care brand to restore my hair and get it looking shiny and nourished. Made from all natural products from hydrolysed silk to avocado oil, jojoba seed oil, honey extract and royal jelly extract, the Somèrfield hair mask cap most certainly restored my hair back to health after just one use and I cannot recommend it enough!

Each cap is loaded with a premium natural and organic formula that soaks into your hair once in the the cap is on. Just 15 short minutes later and your hair is packed full of moisture and feeling that much more silkier and looking shinier than ever.

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In addition to the incredible hair mask cap that is loaded with nutrients is their protein booster which I must say is my absolute favourite! Made up of a unique concentrative formula of seven key ingredients, these protein boosters are your best friend when it comes to restoring life back into your hair. A great combination when used alongside the hair mask cap.

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Here’s how to use these gorgeous products:

What I love most about these Somèrfield products is that they are sulphate free, paraben free, cruelty free and rich in organic ingredients that reverse the signs of visible damage making for a more nourished and healthier feel and appearance.

They are so easy to use and smell absolutely gorgeous! I am so happy with the transformation of my hair from dry and damaged to silky and shiny. My hair looks and feels the most nourished it has been in such a long time and so soft to touch.

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Somèrfield hair care products are most certainly my new go to for all my hair care needs!

Use my code ‘FIT4FASHION10‘ to get 10% off your order and be sure to follow Somèrfield on Instagram for all their latest products and hair care tips @somerfieldbeauty

Travel Diaries: Stockholm Sweden

May 22, 2018May 23, 2018Leave a comment

After a rather extensive break from blogging this weekend’s venture to Scandinavia got my creative juices flowing and gave me a lot to write about in this new travel series that I am about to share with you.

Having fallen in love with the Scandinavian culture when in Norway a couple of years ago, my boyfriend surprised me with a trip to Sweden for my birthday and it was honestly one of the best trips we have ever been on!

With 14 islands, over 50 bridges and cute coffee shops on every corner, it’s no wonder why Stockholm attracts visitors from all over the world.

There really is something for everyone whether it’s sightseeing, nightlife or cultural awakenings – you name it – Stockholm has it.

Our Top Tips!

Really explore when you’re over there – we walked pretty much all day every day (my feet are paying the price now) but it enabled us to see so much and stumble across so many gorgeous streets and locations that we probably wouldn’t have found if we stuck to a rigid plan.

Gamla Stan – The Old Town

Adorned with winding streets and cobble stone paths this stunning location is tourist central but is home to stunning architecture, restaurants and little sun traps to sit out in and have a drink or two.

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Across the bridge you will find a much more tranquil area with benches that look out onto the waterfront.

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Haymarket

We stayed at the Haymarket hotel which is right in the heart of Stockholm and absolutely beautiful with its old movie glamour theme that runs throughout the venue and daily market that fills the square with stunning flowers, gifts and stalls. Situated in the hotel is an incredibly ‘Instagramable’ cafe called ‘Gretas‘ which is decorated with baby pinks, marble tables and trendy seating.

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Rooftop Bars

Stockholm is packed with many rooftop bars which when the sun is shining become an instant hot spot for both tourists and locals alike. We went for dinner at Tak a trendy Japanese Asian fusion restaurant that boasts delicious dishes and glamorous almost Great Gatsby kind of vibes. After leaving the restaurant you can walk over the bridge and onto a trendy rooftop bar which has lots of outdoor seating, fairy lights, cosy blankets, DJ and a cocktail bar. Another great spot is the Skybar which is located in the Radisson Blu hotel and offers stunning views across the city.

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Currency Advice

Stockholm is nearly completely cash free, meaning that you can use your debit and credit cards out there for pretty much everything – so don’t bother getting your money exchanged for Swedish Krona. We used our cards for the entire trip and didn’t need cash for anything other than buying a suitcase from one of the market stalls!

My Wardrobe for Sweden

It is well known that the Swedes are trendy, stylish and effortlessly cool, which made buying outfits for the trip incredibly exciting! With relaxed trousers and plain tops becoming all the range, I opted for this simple yet stylish look for my first two outfits of the trip.

Day 1

My entire outfit is Zara and is one of my favourite looks ever with it’s casual yet chic vibes mixed with a hint of sports luxe – perfect for travelling and achieving a fashionable airport outfit.

Day 2

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This trouser and T-shirt look was very fashionable amongst the Swedes in Stockholm with many of the locals opting for a relaxed trouser tee combo and white trainers look. A staple look for any summer wardrobe. My t-shirt is from Topshop and trousers are River Island.

Day 3

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For the other two days the weather really started to heat up so I styled denim shorts with a River Island belt, simple Zara vest, black Zara blazer and Zara sliders for the Saturday daytime and an elegant white playsuit from River Island for the evening when we went to the Skybar.

Day 4

On our last day I wore paper bag high waisted shorts from Topshop with a white Zara vest and plain white trainers.

An Instagram Guide Essential

There is so much more I can say about Stockholm but at risk of boring you all with excessive writing I will leave you with a parting gift that will be very helpful if you are thinking about booking a trip to Stockholm.

That gift and helpful piece of advice would be to head over to Instagram and follow @visitstockholm for detailed guides and tips on everything you need to know from which rooftop bars to go to, top restaurants, events and pretty much everything there is to do in Stockholm!

Stockholm was an incredible city to visit and with its stunning landscape, subway art and gorgeous architecture, it is a city that we completely and utterly fell in love with.

Richaun Holmes: Experiencing the British culture Interview

February 3, 2018February 4, 2018Leave a comment

As part of the NBA Global Game 2018, Richaun Holmes (Philadelphia 76ers) played his first NBA game on english soil and had the opportunity to experience British culture first hand ahead of the game against the Boston Celtics.

Check out the video we created for Richaun’s social media channels:

Video filmed and edited by: Les As Frenchies

Winter Look Book

January 15, 2018January 15, 2018Leave a comment

As much as I love summer, I also adore the winter months. With big coats – chunky scarves and layers upon layers of clothes that you can style together, winter makes for a great season of fashion.

Living in the UK, although Christmas may be over, the cold is certainly here to stay for a little bit longer so here are some of my key looks for the cold winter months.