May Favourites

I can't believe that we're already in June! How fast is this year going? Ridiculous.

Anyways, seeing as I really enjoyed doing an April favourites, I thought that I would make this a monthly post for you :)

1. Abercrombie & Fitch White Shorts

I bought these shorts last year in Amsterdam but I've recently found a new love for them! They're perfect for lounging around in now that the weather is getting a bit better & it's becoming slightly warmer. They go with anything so I can match any top with them & I can also wear them to the gym if I really want!

2. Vegetable Bake

Whenever I have a day off work in the week & I want a healthier lunch option I make a vegetable bake! I love it so much. I literally raid the fridge & select as many vegetables as I can find, chop them all up, add some tuna or chicken, chopped tomatoes & put a small bit of cheddar cheese on top :) delish!

3. MAC Liquid Eyeliner

I have a love/hate relationship with this eyeliner. I'm the kind of person who'd love to be able to create the perfect flick but it's never going to happen :( I love creating a cat eye but most of the time I get really annoyed at myself when trying to do one. This eyeliner has been really good lately & I forgot how easy it was to use :)

4. Victoria Secret Spray

My friends Viki & Mel bought me a spray for my last birthday which I absolutely love! I thought i'd lost it until I recently found it again it the back of a drawer & have been using it every day since. It really reminds me of summer & smells so fruity!

5. Kindle

I feel like this post is one of those where I haven't necessarily bought new things but I've rediscovered old products! My kindle is another one of those. I always have it by my bed but I'm always too distracted on YouTube or my blog to read but since the weather has been a bit nicer, I've been sitting in the garden & catching up on some reading :)

6. Mulberry Handbag

This was a present from my fiancé for my 21st birthday & I absolutely adore it! So much so, that I never used to wear it because I was scared of getting it dirty or ruined. I am now obsessed & it is my most worn bag :) I love the long strap which makes me feel like I can dress it down for the day or use the smaller strap for an evening handbag. (Thanks fiancé :) x)

7. Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm

Finally, a new product!! I have been absolutely LOVING this during May :) my skin went a bit mental in April for some reason which I think was due to the anaesthetic I had during an operation so I was in desperate need of some skin repair. This has definitely done the trick! It feels so luxurious on my skin &  leaves it feeling beautifully re-hydrated. 

8. MAC Bronzer

I love this bronzer. I must have had it for about 5 years, no joke! Probably shouldn't admit that but ah well. I went off it because it's quite shimmery & I went through at matt contour stage but I've recently rediscovered this & am loving using it to create a summery look.

9. Topshop Necklace

This necklace is so versatile its amazing! I've worn it to work, on a night out, to a fancy restaurant & just on a standard day. It goes with so many of my clothes but can also dress up an outfit really nicely. 

10. Primark Flannels

These have become a necessity in my skincare routine. I have about 12 flannels as I use one a day so that means a lot of flannel washing but it's definitely worth it. They're so cheap but are also soft as well :) I used to use the Liz Earle muslin cloths but I felt like after a few washes they lost the umph they first had so I decided to switch to flannels.

Thank you for reading

Love,

Dainty Bride xx



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Love The Skin Your In

Ever since I discovered Caroline Hirons & Vivianna Does Makeup, I have become a massive skincare addict! It probably doesn't help that two of my best friends are also massively into skincare so we are often a bad influence on each other! Especially when we're altogether. When we all went to the Cotswolds, we spent each morning getting ready, looking through each others beauty & skincare products & enjoying life a bit too much :)

So because of my new found addiction, I thought I would show you my skincare routine for day & night

Every morning I use my Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish & Primark flannels to cleanse my face & get rid of any dirt or dead skin. Liz Earle was the first cleanser I ever bought so I could never just get rid of it as it's such a staple in my routine but I have started using it less since I've discovered new products!! One thing that I love about my Liz Earle is the pump applicator which means that I don't use more than I actually need to cover my face. One pump is enough :)

If my skin is feeling extra dehydrated, I like to use my Hydraluron before moisturising to hold in all that extra moisture.

I then head to my Alpha H Absoluté Eye Complex as recommended by Vivianna which I absolutely love!! Before I started using this, I had quite dry & dehydrated skin underneath my eyes which really upset me especially when I added makeup into the equation as it made it more obvious but this eye complex has definitely solved this problem I had! I also love the texture of this eye serum as it's really cooling & doesn't feel too heavy either.

My current moisturiser is the Chanel Hydra Beauty Creme which I do love but I'm wanting to try something new next so if anyone has any suggestions, let me know! The smell of this moisturiser is divine & it goes on so smoothly!

After all that malarky, I'm ready to apply my makeup & get set for the day!

After a long day with a full face of makeup, there's nothing better than taking it all off & having beautifully clean & smooth skin.

Each night I use my Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm which is quite new to my skincare routine but is now a firm favourite of mine! It feels so luxurious on your skin & takes my makeup off so well. It also smells like your having a spa treatment which is always a plus! 

This is where it can get a tad confusing…

Included in my night time skincare regime, I exfoliate as well. So a twice a week I use the Bobbi Brown Buffing Grains mixed into my Emma Hardie cleanser. I love this exfoliator because you barely have to use any to see a difference which means it will last forever! Definitely something you want when your spending quite a bit of money!

On a different day I use the Clarins Exfoliator Brightening Toner after cleansing which I've only very recently started using so will let you know how I get on with that.

Finally, before I go to bed I use the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery which is incredible! I only need 2-3 drops each night to cover my whole face & when I wake up in the morning, I can instantly see the effects. I also tend to add an extra drop or two to any problematic areas which seems to help that along as well :) Well done Kiehls! Like the Bobbi Brown, because I only use a few drops it has lasted me for ages! I've already had it for 4 months & I've barely dented into it!

So there you have my day & night time skincare routine :)

Thank you for reading

Love,

Dainty Bride xx



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Sunny Sunday OOTD

Last Sunday it was gorgeous blue skies & beautifully warm so I decided to make the most of the weather & whack out my summer wardrobe!

I was heading to a wedding fayre with my family in Southwell & this is what I wore...

Slightly blinded by the sun :)

I couldn't resist an ice cream on a sunny day!!

Top: Zara

Skirt: Ted Baker

Sunglasses: Topshop

Shoes: Topshop

Bag: Mulberry

Here are some similar items from this outfit that I've found as these clothes aren't in the shops anymore :) I've linked the websites to the pics so just click away!

 

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Right - Generation Love *

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Skirt - AX Paris

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Sunglasses - Topshop

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Shoes - Sweet Ballerina

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Clutch bag - Mulberry

Thank you for reading

Love,

Dainty Bride xx

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Bridal Shopping

I've always thought that starting to look for your perfect dress can be really daunting & overwhelming & I couldn't have been more right!

As much as I have loved trying on different dresses & feeling like a princess, it is a really confusing time. You may think you know what you want & then you try the dress on & it really doesn't suit you or you might be like me & not really have a clue what style of dress you want!

So to help you all out, here's my checklist of what to do before & during your search :)

1.

Have a look on the internet on Pinterest or google to see what sort of thing is out there without having a fire breathing shop assistant nearby! 

2.

Print off pictures of any & all styles that you like to show the shop assistants 

3.

Choose some bridal shops near you that you think will be suitable

4.

Go with a few people (e.g. mum, mother-in-law, bridesmaids) so that they can offer their opinion & be honest! Even if it can be brutal at times

5.

Don't let the shop assistant make you feel like you have to buy it - take your time & go to as many shops as you like!!

6.

Feel confident in the dress that your choosing & don't just settle because you think that's the best you can find

7.

If you can't find a dress to fit you, have one made! 

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Find out the prices of all the different styles you've tried on so that you can fit it into the budget

9.

Wear comfortable & suitable underwear!! (Very important :))

10.

Have fun with it! Your only going to be able to do this once (hopefully) so make the most of it :)

Hopefully you'll find some of these tips useful during this amazing & oddly overwhelming time! Like I said, remember to enjoy yourself & at the end of the day, it's your decision! You want to feel beautiful & comfortable so that you can make the most of the big day!

Happy shopping :)

Thank you for reading

Love,

Dainty Bride xx

A Review - Sat Bains

Just over a month ago, my fiancé & I went to a restaurant in Nottingham called 'Sat Bains.' It's a gorgeous restaurant with 2 michelin stars so it was a real treat to be able to go!

The food was absolutely delicious & I got to try some foods that I had never even thought of tasting before :)

Here's some of the pictures from the night so you can see just how amazing the food is!!

I apologise for the rubbish quality, I only had my iPhone & it was really dark in the restaurant :)

We had a 10 course tasting menu which is one of two menu's that they offer. The other is a 7 course menu with pretty much the same courses just a few less obviously!

This bread was delicious, especially the smaller piece which was black treacle :) mmmm tasty!

This course was a black truffle & egg dish which we ordered as an extra course as they were offering a few extra special courses as well :) fatties, I know!

This dish was my favourite I think which was called chicken muesli & was almost frozen but then kind of melted in your mouth. Sounds weird but trust me, it was so tasty.

I also loved this dish too as it came with a pot (picture below) that had smoked hay in so when you were eating the deer it felt like you were in a forest because of the different smells. AMAZING!

Me looking rather happy with my chocolate pudding which again, was amazing! It looked really dense & I thought "oh god, I'm never going to eat all this" but once you put a piece into your mouth it just disappeared. It was the weirdest yet coolest thing! And it was a chocolate orange flavour making it even more yummy.

After our amazing meal we got chatting to the manager (who was so lovely) about all things food! She then came back a few minutes later & asked us if we would like to come into the kitchen to meet everyone & Sat Bains too! Of course we said yes!! 

It was amazing to be in a kitchen with 2 michelin stars to see what goes on "behind the scenes" & it was lovely to be able to meet Sat Bains too. He signed a menu for us which is now a reminder of the great evening we had :)

If you have the opportunity to go to Sat Bains then GO! It really was amazing, the service was great, the food was amazing & you just can't stop eating until you feel like your going to explode, which I did!

Thank you for reading

Love,

Dainty Bride xx

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Dainty Bride

Where did it all begin?

I've been reading various blogs for a couple of years now, whether they're beauty, fashion, lifestyle, bridal or a mix of them all! I love reading blogs because I can get so much from them! I get to find out about new makeup products, learn about different makeup techniques, discover clothing brands/styles & much more :)

I've been wanting to start a blog for a while now but just never got round to it & also never had the confidence to do it properly. I was really worried that no-one would read it or like it & then I thought "Who cares?" I love writing this blog so much that it doesn't matter to me if not that many people read it, I'm proud of myself for even starting it :)

And voila, Dainty Bride was born...

Having recently got engaged I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to start my blog especially as I could give real life advice. I really struggled to know what I had to do as a bride-to-be so I like to think that I'm helping others & giving the advice that I would have liked to have seen. 

My fiancé has also recently moved to America for a few months with work so this has been my little baby to almost keep me company & busy.

Finally, I had an operation on my foot which meant I couldn't work for 3 weeks so I felt like it was a perfect time to be able dedicate lots of hours to writing posts & creating my blog!

I started out thinking I wanted to keep it strictly 'Bridal' but then found myself wanting to write about makeup, fashion, adventures, food & everything else you can find yourself thinking about. So I did :) my blog is still mainly focused on bridal posts as that's the main reason I started it & I love taking you along with me on my bridal journey but I also like to blog about other stuff too!

Here's a few of my different posts;

Bridal

Makeup

Fashion

Food

I love writing my blog, it's so relaxing & therapeutic!

I hope you're all enjoying it too :)

Let me know if there are any blog posts that you would like me to do, I would love to hear from you!!

Thank you for reading

Love,

Dainty Bride xx