Budget Beauty Buys: Dirty Works Review

I spotted some of the retro-packaged 'Dirty Works' skincare range on offer in my local Sainsbury's the other week so a review was begging!

Source- Princess Prudence Diaries

I purchased both the face wash and the night cream at half of their original price and having been using them both for a few days.
The face wash is lovely in that it doesn't get too soapy when you initially rub it (I hate an over use of sodium laureth sulfate!) and isn't to sticky when it's applied and washes off well. The scent is quite unusual in that it's not the usual soapy smell often associated with face washes, but I found it quite refreshing. It's only £3.99 full price but it is always nice to buy new products to try at a little less!

I found that it removed my make-up well and in applying a toner afterwards there was no residue which was a good sign.

The night cream is particularly nice as it is very light (I don't like a thick cream at bedtime!) It sinks in extremely quickly, although I do have skin on the drier side of the spectrum. I usually use Bio Oil and haven't bought a regular night cream for quite a while. I was already using Dirty Works eye cream which I love and so far, the night cream has been a good buy. I'd been using Bio Oil for months so I'm guessing it will take a wee while to see any obvious changes!!

I do have to confess that I am a sucker for retro and glamorous  packaging and do have a special affinity for Soap & Glory, but at these prices I was very happy to try Dirty Works and have not been disappointed.
All in all, I would give it a 7/10.
Have you tried it? What did you think?
               
*PS- There's a Flash Sale on my Redressing Website this month! Grab yourself a bargain xXx

Fab Friday Finds: Keep Calm...

Just look at these pretties I found in no other than Morrisons this week!!!

Morrisons £1.50 each 

Aren't they gorgeous?! At £3 for both what could I do but purchase?!

What goodies have you found this week?

Have a great weekend!

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Fab Frock Friday!...

Today's Fab Frock is in fact not a frock at all...... but a Playsuit!

Be Beau Playsuit

I found this little beauty hiding away in Matalan and just love the retro feel of the neckline. I hadn't realised until I popped over to Lil Vintage Me blog just how popular the playsuit was in the 40s and 50s. Maxine has done some great research; thanks! At £18 I couldn't resist and with all the hot weather of late, I was really pleased I did!

Here's me out in this glorious weather wearing my playsuit.

Enjoying the sunshine

 I do hope you've had fun in the sun. Have a great long Jubilee weekend everyone!
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BeBopaLouLou Vintage Launch!

There's nothing I love more than being involved in a fledgling business that is really going places!
If you love authentic vintage, you're going to love www.BeBopaLouLouvintage.com.

The brain child of Louise & Peter, this new venture is unlike the majority of vintage on line websites for many reasons. Firstly, I have modelled some of their classy vintage pieces so can vouch for the beautiful condition and cut of their hand picked selections. Secondly, the site itself has been built, developed and maintained by Louise & Peter themselves and as the owner if an on line business I really do applaud that level of commitment while holding down a day job! Thirdly, unlike many 'bandwagon' vintage retailers, these guys really do know their stuff; adore all things vintage and beautiful and are into the vintage scene in a huge way themselves, so any questions or queries you have about their stock, or if there's something specific you'd like them to find, you can have faith in their knowledge and personal commitment to all things vintage!

Shop by decade or by style; men's and ladies, there really is something for everyone on the newly launched website.

 Pop on over and find something unique and beautiful!
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Dresses to Impress- the A-Z of fab frocks and gorgeous gowns.... T is for Tea Dresses!

Have you noticed once the sun comes out ladies go for a dress?! Hooray! Tea dresses are todays topic of choice and what better dress to carry you through a seasonal transition like Winter into Spring and Spring into Summer?

Tara Starlet £85

So named beacuse of its aptness for being worn to afternoon tea, (minimum cleavage, maximum impact!) the tea dress comes in a variety of styles. Often tea dresses are patterned fabric in bright colours and are soft and feminine. The tea dresses of the 1940s would have been made from cotton or chiffon and the skirt would either be A-line or slightly full (fabric rations allowing). A demure V neck, often with ruching under the bust or delicate buttons and the padded shoulder detail is iconic of forties tea dresses. The dresses were designed to accentuate the waist so would often have a belt and  usually fell to just below the knee. Some had a collar, others front buttons.

Electricgypsy.co.uk £65

 The beauty of the tea dress is that's it is so very easy to wear. Comfortable yet slightly structured, a good tea dress will leave you feeling soft and feminine as you demurely eat your scone or hold your vintage china tea cup. There are lots of tea dresses around this Spring as they tend to suit almost everyone.

New Look

Edina Ronay

Warehouse

Vivien of Holloway

Something for every size, shape and budget!
Happy Tea Dress Wednesday
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