I was recently sent some items to review from the lovely people at Zaful.com . I LOVE fashion and when its at such affordable prices as Zaful offer its always more exciting to receive the products and check out the quality. Even though Zaful are based in China, they offer FREE worldwide shipping AND it arrived under 2 weeks which for china to the UK is fantastic!

I got to choose the items so that they fitted in with my style and I didn't expect the quality to be as nice as it is if I'm totally honest. I chose a few choker necklaces as they are really in style at the moment, a Rock 'n' Roller Printed and if you've followed my blog for a while it will be no surprise that I found a PARIS sweatshirt on their website and requested that also as I'm obsessed with all things Paris! 

The quality of all items is beautiful, really well made and not a stitch out of place. The sizing is spot on although I ordered the sweater two sizes to big so its huge on me but still a lush cosy sweater for snuggling in this winter! The only thing I think could have been made more obvious on their website was that the T-shirt is a crop which I wasn't expecting so ill have to wait until I've lost a little belly fat to pull this one off but that's not a huge issue. Zaful have a great product description on every product which is normally representative of the item but in this case Id have changed the Style : to CROPPED not casual.

Product Description

Collar: Round Collar 

Sleeves Length: Short 

Style: Casual 

Pattern Type: Letter

Fashion illustrating is one of my many passions! I started posting my fashion illustrations on my instagram page @sj_illustrations back in 2014 and I've had such an overwhelming response to them and huge support on my page with over 3300 followers. It's unreal to me that people like, comment and request my Illustrations so I thank you all for supporting me! Ive been asked by a few brands and celebs if I could illustrate for them , So I've decided to start selling custom Fashion illustrations. If you are interested in purchasing one of my fashion illustrations feel free to contact me via my email or Instagram page! 

I was recently asked to if I wanted to be a featured artist for the website Cowling & Wilcox which of course I accepted and I loved answering all their questions, so feel free to check out my feature here. You can find out my main inspiration for illustrating and also some handy tips and tricks that may help any aspiring fashion illustrators! 

My Illustrations often get liked and reposted by celebs or people in the public eye like the gorgeous Zoella, Jodie Marsh, Ferne McCann and many more! I also run giveaways so that my followers can enter for the chance to win a personalised fashion Illustration. My latest competition winners where Mollie from ModernMollie.com and Lauren. Mollie asked if I could combine two pictures shown below. The short hair and pose taken from the first image and the outfit from the second. I loved creating this illustration as it pushes me to mix photographs and I'm really pleased with the final Illustration .

I've never had a Designer handbag before so you can imagine my sheer delight when the wonderful Rachel from The Hut asked me if I would like to review one of their Paul's Boutique Handbags. What girl would turn down that opportunity? Not this one hehe!! 

The handbag is the Grey Suede Porter Slouchy Bag by Paul's Boutique and its PERFECT!! Its so my style and I literally haven't left the house without it since it arrived last month. Its a gorgeous slate grey suede with leather black handles and trim. It also features the new Paul's Boutique badge with statement gold buckles and zip. I used to think of Paul's Boutique and think gold/leopard print bright pink bags where totally not my style but since they have re-branded their logo and website, its really starting to look classy and more designer in my opinion! 

The inside of the handbag is also so pretty with black and white polka dot interior featuring a yellow leather zip pocket.These colours along with the grey and black exterior look great and so modern chic. The bag also has suede tassel key chain type charm on the handle which If you not a huge fan of you can remove so that's just an added extra. 

You can wear this handbag with literally any outfit, it looks great dressed down with jeans and a sweatshirt or dressed up with a LBD and some heels! Its so versatile. With it being priced at RRP £95, its not an extortionate price for a designer label but that is the most expensive handbag I currently own so Its great that I can wear it on so many different occasions. 

I like to wear this handbag on my elbow using the handles but you can also wear this bag over your shoulder or they do say across body with the removable strap but i think its a little short for across body wear. This bag is the perfect size for me as I can get so much in it. It can carry all my everyday essentials as well as some added extras that I may need like my camera and my diary, you could even get a mac book in there if you had one so its so practical. If you would like to see 'Whats In My Bag' you can click here. 

The Hut have an amazing website full off awesome products from Fashion, Home, Beauty and Electrical's there really is something for everyone so be sure to check the website out. Click here to see their full range of designer bags but be warned you WILL want to splurge and purchase one once you see what they have on offer :) 

What do you think of my first designer handbag? Let me know in the comments below and also let me know what your favourite designer handbag is, I would love to see it! 

*This post contains PR samples sent for review. All opinions are 100% my own and honest.

I Popped into Primark yesterday and picked up a few basic tee's, a sweatshirt and a hoodie so thought I would film a quick mini Primark Haul. I'm loving the quality of Primarks clothes at the moment as they are super soft and still really affordable! I need to go back in soon and pick up some new jeans and a few accessories so I will be sure to haul my next visit :)

I hope you all enjoyed this quick Primark haul? Have you picked anything up in Primark lately, let me know in the comments?

I've always worn the same style of sunglasses as I was always too scared to try another style unless it didn't suit me. So I've been stuck wearing my aviator style sunnies from Primark for years now.So when the Glassesshop.com offered me the chance to review a pair of their sunglasses, I just knew I had to pick a different style. I picked the Seine Wayfarer in Black* as these looked totally different to my usual style and being named after a Parisian river, I just had to pick these. 

The Seine Wayfarer* are over sized semi round frames with a slight cat eye effect to the outer edge of the frame. They also have a tiny bit of gold on the side of the glasses which is very modern and classic looking. Its not too much to become tacky as I'm not normally a fan of gold accessories. They are really comfortable to wear and as the nose piece is build into the frame shape not a separate piece of plastic its so much more comfortable than my other glasses and don't leave as much as a glasses mark on my nose once I take them off. 

What the GlassesShop.com say -
Seine Wayfarer is definitely suitable for fashionista and who wants to be trendy. The large wayfarer frame will be a perfect ornament for women because of their own classic black color.
The excellent plastic material wears comfortable and offer great UV rays prevention function.

Rinica Writes is a blogger I've been following for ages now! She is such a lovely person also and her blog is always so honest and full of amazing product reviews, hauls and recommendations. She also posts about health and fitness which is always so motivational! She is also a skincare fanatic so she really knows her stuff when it comes to reviewing skincare. 

Stephanie Eva is a fantastic blogger who I can gladly say is also my friend! She is from New England so I've not actual met Stephanie but she is so on my wave length and her humour is so funny! She makes amazing blog reviews and makeup posts AND also posts weekly vlogs on her YouTube channel which should not be missed! Defo go check out her blog and channel and subscribe! 

Millie-Ann Bliss is the youngest blogger of this feature but she writes incredible well! Her blog is such a pleasure to read and she really knows her stuff when it comes to fashion and makeup! Her style is awesome and I think her blog is a MUST follow! Her dog is also super cute! 

Lily Melrose is one of my all time favourite bloggers who I've followed for years and years! She has an amazing blog which is all about fashion, beauty and she also travels quite a bit so there's tons of travel posts also! She has a YouTube channel full of vlogs and makeup looks as well as hauls and reviews.

Charlotte Harvs has a fashion blog which will make you all need to buy a new wardrobe immediately! Her style is awesome and she currently lives in Spain so her photos will also make you green with envy. Charlotte also writes her own magazine which is called Fashion Fade, could she get any cooler? 

I hope you all enjoy reading these blogs as much as I do and be sure to subscribe and follow them! If you do follow them leave them all a little comment letting them know you came from this post :) 

Who are your favourite bloggers? Let me know in the comments I'd love to check them out myself!

Its festival season again here in the UK and although I am unfortunately not going to any festivals this year, I am enjoying watching them all on the TV and catching up on the BBC coverage. Radio 1's Big Weekend was a few weeks back with Glastonbury just last weekend so we really are in the middle of festival season. With Reading and Leeds right around the corner, I cannot wait to see all my favs bands perform! 

So what essentials would I be sure to take to a festival for a weekend away? I haven't included the obvious things like a tent, money, clothes, food and a significant other or friends, but I have included my fav beauty, fashion and convenience things...

First things first, I would not be outside all day enjoying my favourite artists without a sunscreen on, this as boring as an essential is so important as the sun can be so dangerous and you can burn so easily. Its so easy to forget to protect your skin but you'll regret it when your lobster colour and in pain from sunburn afterwards. I'd go for a dry mist SPF 30.

Next I could not live without my Wetbrush so that would for sure be in my handbag! Festival hair can get a little Cray so the wetbrush is ideal for getting rid of knots and tangles easily, AND it can be used on wet hair so perfect for when it chucks it down with rain and your soaked! And of course there are no hairdryers at a festival so you'll need some dry shampoo to freshen up your hair, these handbag size So...? Dry Shampoo are amazing and smell really lovely! 

A matte lipstick or liquid lipstick is essential as you don't want to be topping up all day and re applying your fav lipstick! I love Makeup Revolutions Velvet Matte Lip Lacquers, their colour range is amazing! Wet wipes are also a MUST as you need to stay germ free all weekend and they are great for removing makeup, food spillages, cleaning your hands after using the portaloos, everything really, they are so convenient. 

BB creams are my fav for when I want/need some coverage but I don't want to be caked in makeup especially if its hot weather. This Garnier BB cream has an spf of 30 also so will protect your face from the sun and premature ageing. 

And the last two things on my festival essentials list are Wellies. Obviously as you can't festival without them, and these starry wellies from The Welly Shop are perfect! And a Disposable Camera, As much as I'd love to take a good camera to a festival it would be rather silly as its not totally safe and with everyone dancing around it could get broken, so a cheap disposable camera is the best way to capture your fav moments from your festival weekend without worrying too much about it getting damaged. And who doesn't love looking though old photos on actual photo paper not just on Facebook or Instagram. 

I hope this post has helped anyone packing for a weekend away and let me know in the comments if you've been to a festival this year or are going to one soon!

Primark is always amazing for completely giving your wardrobe an overhaul when the seasons change as its on trend and cheap! I'm in desperate need for new summer clothes now as the weather has changed drastically and there is now no need for jumpers and sweatshirts anymore which is great! Winter and spring were so long this year it was starting to feel like we were never going to see some sunny weather! 

I'm loving the fact that Primark has a products preview section now on their website so I don't have to venture into town for a window shop! I've spotted loads online which I cannot wait to pick up when I'm next in store. From band Tee's to dungarees, summer dresses and even a cute new backpack for picnics in the park, I cannot wait to add these items to my summer wardrobe!

What's your favourite summer clothing item? Let me know in the comments! 

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The men's trainers where a little cheaper at £10 but they looked very similar to some Nike's we had seen and are apparently very comfortable! Craig picked up 2 pairs of sports shorts in navy and black and two basic t-shirts in white and blue to match his shorts. We are both a very matchy matchy couple as you can tell. 

I couldn't believe how great the sportswear section was and they had a great colour selection. They had sports vests,shorts and sports bra's in either Grey, Black, Aqua or Coral. The sports vest I picked up , I got in a size bigger than I am as the material is a little like a second skin and is very tight fitting which I didn't want. The size bigger is perfect though and very comfortable! I also got a new sports bra which is hidden above but its amazing! Really supportive and discrete under my t-shirt and vests. 

I prefer working out in cropped jogging bottoms as I'm not a leggings fan but their sports leggings where really nice and they had a great range of lengths and styles! I chose these grey cropped roll leg jogging bottoms which I love! They are so nice and I can adjust the length by just rolling them up or down as much as I like! I finished off my sports wear haul with a pack of breathable trainer socks and a basic aqua tee. 

I cannot get enough of my new trainers and cant wait to head back into Primark soon and perhaps pick up another pair in another colour, as they had a few nice patterned ones in the same style. All in all we spent around £50 and both had 2 outfit changes, trainers and a few workout accessories which in my opinion is AMAZING as we wouldn't even have had one pair of Nike trainers had we gone to another shop.

Let me know if you've seen the new Primark sportswear or purchased any yourself? Also let me know in the comments if you'd like a post on my Workout routine etc...