John Frieda 'Frizz Ease' Shampoo, Conditioner & Serum Review

John Frieda 'Frizz Ease' Original Hair Serum - link *// Frizz Ease Smooth Start Shampoo - link* // Frizz Ease Smooth Start Conditioner - link *

John Frieda's 'Frizz Ease' range is the perfect solution for us girls who suffer from the (unfortunate) frizz and want to get our hair summer ready by smoothing out that unwanted nuisance and keep our hair under control.

The hair serum is one product that is a must have for creating frizz resistant hair styles as it helps fight back against humidity. It does this by blocking the nasty frizz with a blend of silicones that immediately smooths the texture of your hair, while delivering a layer of crystal-clear gloss for a perfectly polished do, and works well on dry, frizzy, and chemically-treated hair. Ever since I've been using this my hair has never felt more nourished and looked less 'straw-like'- the remains of 'ombre phase' last year. You only need a couple of pumps of the serum to coat the ends of your hair as it's very moisturising and intense, I've also found it works well on soaking wet hair as it's more absorbent and moisturises quicker. I also love how it feels weightless once absorbed into my hair, as from previous 'serum' experience some I've tried have been incredibly thick and add unwanted weight to my locks. 

Next up to tame the frizz is the 'Frizz Ease Smooth Start' shampoo and conditioner, which can be used on all hair types and hair colours. Both nourish and replenish the lost moisture in our hair and restore it's natural defence against frizz. They do this by containing a 'Frizz-Mending' complex and good ol' natural olive oil. I LOVE the way both shampoo and conditioner make my hair feel so soft and nourished yet 'weightless', which is a big thing for me has I don't want any more weight added to my (sometimes unmanageable) thick hair. From using them I've also found that they've made my hair less flyaway, as it was crazy (almost static) flyaway before, that and the way it adds shine I've got my summer hair frizz taming routine under control! 

John Frieda have also set up a youtube channel to help give you expert hair styling tips. You can check out their videos here!
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The Blogging Space

What's on my desk?

Macbook Pro - with clear cover from ebay, Marc Jacobs 'Dot' Fragrance (link), collection of paint brushes, A5 sketchbook filled with doodles and watercolour paintings, Polaroid 'Supercolor' camera (link) & Audrey Hepburn shot of that scene in 

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' <---Favourite film.

After reading a couple of these style posts I thought it would be a fun idea to show you all where the blog editing and typing goes on, behind the hat and outfits. Bearing in mind this is the most organised my desk has ever looked in a long time as normally there's a huge stack of books and notepads to the right, of (very) long 'to-do' lists. But that's normal right?

So to the right of my computer I keep my favourite fragrance of the moment, 'Dot' by Marc Jacobs, which also doubles up as a pretty display bottle. The scent is my go-to everyday fragrance as it's light to wear for everyday use yet the floral and fruity notes make it perfect for spring/summer.

I also tend to keep my A5 sketchbook to the side of my computer if I get a sudden moment of inspiration from something I've seen. Some of you may not know this but I love art and I'm always doodling and drawing random things in my sketchbook. At the moment I'm really into painting with watercolour and experimenting with this type of media, as it's a much more subtle softer way adding detail to your paintings. Lately I'm currently obsessing over painting Chanel No.5 perfume bottles and all things Parisian, as you can see from the photo below. As well as painting and sketching I tend to keep random pieces of paper and fabric swatches or magazine cutouts, which I pick up on my travels, in there too for when I ever need something to spark an idea.

I'm also a big lover of shooting with film cameras. There always something nice about holding the photo you've taken especially being in the digital age of Instagram etc, where you just forget about them on your phone or digital camera. The 'Polaroid Supercolor, 635CL' one is a new addition to my collection, which was given to me by the lovely Rose! I'm still yet to buy film for it as it's a quite pricey, but any recommendations of where I can source some reasonably priced film would be greatly received!

I hoped you liked this slightly different post, let me know if you want to see one showcasing my sketchbook (or as I like to call it my drawing journal).

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Shoe Coveting

Chictopia

So this is the bargain dress that I was going on about in my last outfit post, which I managed to pick up on ebay aka 'Bargain Central', for a very reasonable £8. I think the reason it was so cheap was because it was a clothing company's sample, but besides from me having to shorten the hem a tad, it was surprisingly in very good condition. I decided to pair it with the trusty stripy top that has become a staple piece in my wardrobe as of late and that jacket which was another (£10) bargain from, you guessed it, ebay. Striped tops and pinafore dresses have definitely become 'my uniform' lately as at 7am on a weekday morning, this is combination which I find myself reaching for on those 'sleepy head' days.

After seeing Carrie from 'Wish Wish Wish' blog about her gorgeous Zara shoes a while back here, I've had my eye on a similar pair ever since. So when I did the 'monthly' route round primark to see what gems I could find I came across these pretty things hidden at the back of the shoe section, for a small £8 (there's a closer shot of them below). After much deliberation on what colour to go for - it was between nude pink or black (it's hard decision ya' know!), I settled for black but I think I might make a trip back to pick up the nude pair as I think they'll look stunning with a pastel coloured dress for summer.

I've been sporting these gorgeous humming bird earrings from Cat-a-Cake Creations a lot recently. They're so intricately cut making them the perfectly subtle way to finish off an outfit without the need to wear OTT 'chandelier' style earrings, you know the ones, to add an element of detail to the outfit.

I'm also selling a few things in my online shop so be sure to check it out if you want to grab a bargain!
Shop here.

P.S If you have a minute I would really appreciate if you nominated me for 'Best Established Fashion Blog' at the Cosmo Blog Awards (vote here). Any votes would be really appreciated and greatly recieved! 

Have a good week!

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Dress - Ebay | Jacket - Ebay | Striped Top - H&M | Bag - Primark | Earrings - Cat-a-Cake Creations Available soon (link) * | Nails - Essie Fiji (blog review here)