French Exchange: The beginning and discovering the hood

Hello Everyone,

Yes French exchange has begun. To be honest I had to hold back the tears as I waved goodbye to my mum from inside the train at Charles De Gaulle (have I spelt that right? Pfft idk), not because I was sad, or homesick but because I was about to piss myself scared, literally, I think I drank too many Arizona's. I was also the weird English person on the train that carried her handbag and computer casually to the toilet because my mum had convinced me that if I didn't they would get stolen, and after I got mugged the last I was in France I decided not to take my chances.

When I got off the train that had become my glass case of emotion for the past four hours I was shaking, and I don't mean figuratively I mean the full on knees-buckling-thank-god-my-exchange-student-took-my-bag-because-otherwise-I-would-have-collapsed kind of shaking. However beneath my uncontrollable shakes I had a weird sense of confidence I was like "it's all g I got this, hey Armand! Ça va?" And that's when I stopped understanding and started shitting bricks.

Now I wish I could say that now a week on it's sunshine and rainbows and that I know French like Mcdonalds knows how to kill you but it just ain't the case. I have however stopped looking at people blankly all the time and am actually engaging in human contact so baby steps guys!

Here are some pics from my weekend frolicking around Bordeaux and the last of the sun (walked home in the rain today and my French exchange told me he wasn't gay and needed boobs lol, almost peed my pants laughing). Also I hope you know how many god damn steps I had to walk up to get the photo of the view, my legs were jelly and my vision was blurry when I got to the top.

Stay fab,

-Rachel xx

Dermoligica + Kosmea Product Review

Hello Everyone!

So right before I left for Greece (like not even joking picked up the package an hour before I left for the airport) I was sent some products from Kosmea and Dermalogica to trial and review!

Product 1: Dermalogica Clear Start Cooling Masque

So this product is basically a face mask and it says to use it 3-5 times a week but I've been just using it once and that works pretty well for me. I don't know about you but I love face masks especially at the end of the week when your face is all gross so I like to have a bath and put on a face mask on a Sunday night just to refresh and rejuvenate my skin and this face mask is perfect for that.

Product 2: Dermalogica Clear Start All Over Toner

This is a mist toner that controls excess oils and helps eliminate breakouts. Now I haven't seen massive changes on my face purely because of this toner because I have acne that I have prescription medication and products for however I have been religiously using all my products, not wearing much makeup and using this toner and my skin has been getting better so this toner could definitely be helping my skin, plus because its a mist it feels nice :)

Product 3: Kosmea Facial Cleansing Wipes

LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE!! I used them on the plane because everyone knows how gross you feel after a long flight and lets be honest during it. I also use them to remove makeup especially my eye makeup and they smell amazing.

Product 4: Kosmea Rose Hip Oil

Rose Hip Oil kinda works in the same bio oil works and other hydrating products that reduce scarring and stretch marks which is great for me because I scar really easy and I have stretch marks from when I had growth spurts. I've been using the product morning and night as directed and I haven't noticed any massive changes yet but anyone that has used Rose Hip Oil or Bio Oil or something like that would know that these things take time and I will let you all know how it's going in a couple of months!

All in all I would definitely recommend these products however if you're like me and have skin issues I would check with your dermatologist first and always read the labels guys!!!

Stay fab,

-Rachel xx

Greece

                                                                                            

Hello Everyone!

Yes I'm aware that it's been a couple of weeks since I last posted and I am deeply sorry for that but I've just been so busy!

So last week my mum and I went to Greece and it was amazeballs, we stayed at a resort in Costa Navarino which is on the Peloponnese Peninsula and we stayed there for roughly a week. I mostly ate food, lounged by the pool and slept whilst I was there so I guess you could say I was a bit of a sloth so really It was just my day to day happenings but with a lounge chair and Greek salad. However we did do some touristy things like visit Olympia and go to some little fishing villages for dinner and we visited some ancient ruins and museums. We didn't go to Athens though because we came to Greece three years ago and did Athens then so we didn't feel like we needed to do it again so soon.

Hope you're all enjoying your spring breaks and the sun because where I am now it's going to get hella cold soon.

Stay fab,

-Rachel xx

Saving

Hello Everyone!

I must say it was hard, it was hard to try on a million wonderful things today and not buying any of them, I think the most painful blow was the grey angora crop turtleneck from Dion Lee, that was particularly painful. Why didn't you buy anything Rachel? You may ask, well considering my track record of impulse buys is anything but clean I decided that it was about time that I stopped and thought about things before I buy them, and so far it's working out pretty well. I now actually have some money to spend for when I leave to Europe tomorrow. Yes that might have meant parting with some items of clothing that were clearly made for me however I am much more looking forward to spending it at a market in Greece or in Kenzo in France. So, for all you die hard shopaholics like me here are a few simple tips to help you stay strong:

1. Never shop alone when you're trying to save, having a friend to stop you from doing something you'll regret is key.
2. Only take out as much as you're willing to spend, if you have a card withdraw some money then leave it at home.
3. Keep tabs of what you've bought, how much you're spending and what on, the best way is to keep receipts and place them in a folder or book.
4. For big buys go away and think about if you have anything similar and if you really need it, and if you have a job think about how many hours it would take you to earn enough money to pay for it.

I hope these tips help and you have as much fun as you can saving, everyone knows it isn't easy!

Stay fab,

-Rachel xx

Runway 1

Hello Everyone!

For months I have been anticipating msfw and now it's finally here and I couldn't be more excited!
Tonight I went to Runway 1 and it was amazing. If was filled with beautiful couture gowns, my favorites coming from Michael Lo Sordo and Carla Zampati.
The fun continues tomorrow night with Runway 2 which I am super excited about becomes it will be showcasing some of my favourite labels. I'll keep you all posted on how it turns out!

Stay Fab,

-Rachel xx

Cocooned In My Asos Coat

 

Hello Everyone,

So today I headed up to Mount Buller but before I left I had a few errands to run so I thought it would be a good excuse to wear my new coat that arrived from Asos earlier this week which I am totally in love with! I just can't get enough of pastel pink at the moment.

I also wore:

Jumper: Acne

Jeans: Flying Monkey

Boots: These are from a small boutique in Bali 

I hope you're all having a lovely weekend,

Stay Fab

-Rachel xx

DIY fluffy heels

Hello Everyone,

So if you're like me, you'll like a bit off fluff. However getting a bit of fluff on an accessory or item of clothing can cost you a pretty penny these days so I've decided to create my own rad little pair of fluffy heels, that resemble the ones from Calvin Klein.

First of all you will need a pair of shoes with a toe strap, some faux of any colour, some scissors, needle + thread, some Velcro that comes in rolls that you can buy from any craft shop and a measuring tape.



To begin, measure the length and width of your strap.



You will then want to cut out a piece of faux fur with the same length but with triple the width so that it wraps around.



Then cut the Velcro straps to the right size and sew one on the fluffy side and one on the not fluffy side so that they connect under the toe strap.



Finally wrap the covers around the toe straps and enjoy your newly improved shoes!



Making these covers only took me 15 minutes so they are super quick and easy and look great, let me know what you think of this DIY or how yours turns out by emailing me at sarcashym@outlook.com, tag me on instagram or comment on this post.

Stay Fab

-Rachel xx