Beauty: Skin Perfection Purifying Micellar Water

I'm not getting any younger, sadly, and looking after my skin is becoming more and more important. I've never properly invested in a well structured skincare routine but recently I've been researching different brands and products. I've thought about getting Bioderma for a long time but have never actually completed the purchase. While browsing blogs I came across the Lloreal Skin Perfection Purifying Micellar Water. Often described as a high street dupe for Bioderma, I made the decision to try it. (The fact it was on offer in Superdrug also helped in finishing off this purchase.)

Your skin feels so clean after you've taken off your make up with this, everything just feels fresh and clean which with other cleansers I haven't found this to be the case.It's affordable, easy to find a store to buy it and after a weeks worth of use, I would 100% say it works. My skin feels clean and has a nice healthy glow to it. Definitely go check this stuff out if you are in the market for a new addition to your skincare routine. 

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Style Crush #31

Emmanuelle Alt. Editor in Chief of Vogue Paris. Former fashion director. Parisian born Alt is the epitome of Parisian chic. Simple lines in muted tones makes me sigh with joy at the sight of these outfits. Nothing is ever too busy or over styled, as with previous Style Crushes, the use of textures and patterns really makes Alt a fashion lust of mine. Accessories are kept to a minimum in order to show off the clean lines and little details.

Is Emmanuelle Alt a fashion icon of yours?

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Beauty: Nail Varnish Favourites.

When it comes to nail varnish I tend to swing from one end of the spectrum to the other. From jet black to bright milky white and everything in between. The box where my nail polishes live is probably a touch big, no one needs 6 reds really but they are all different shades... slightly... kind of... not really...

My favourites change a lot, I will have a phase where all I want is dark colour then I will crave a bright, girly colour like nothing on earth. Currently I am in a dark phase... how deep does that sound! Not that deep...

Without further a-do or rambling of the nonsensical nature let me introduce you to my Current Favourite Nail Varnishes. Drum roll please!

Nails Inc in Savile Row : A deep plum toned shade that looks like a flat dark but actually on closer inspection has a beautiful rich depth to it without being over powering. A magazine freebie, this is a nail colour I go back to again & again. It is dark enough to almost look like black but doesn't hold the same harsh quality that a true jet black can sometimes hold especially against a paler skin tone.

Nails Inc in Piccadilly Circus : The most exotic of the 5, Piccadilly Circus was another magazine freebie! Brighter than the deep plums, Piccadilly Circus is a deep cerise shade that is bright enough to be different & eye-catching but not too in your face with a deep burgundy look in certain lights.

Estee Lauder in Blackberry : A 21st Birthday present, this polish has stood the test of time. As perfect as it was on that day back in 2010! Deep, rich colour that last for days and days on the nails. A little more expensive than other nail polishes but 100% worth the £14 price tag. An interesting dark that polished & put together. Perfect.

Nails Inc in Victoria : This is the oldest of the 5 - as shown by the old school Nails Inc bottle - but although having a few more miles on the clock, this polish is still in tip top condition. Still applies beautifully, has lasting power & remains a firm staple in my collection. A deep cherry red shade - and I mean deep - this is another beauitful colour that from a distance looks like any other dark polish but on closer inspection has depth & an edge to it that makes it a lot softer & more flattering than a jet black. *It sounds like I am bashing jet black nails, I'm not, I love jet black nails too just not as a favourite at the moment.*

Barry M Gelly in Watermelon : This is a very recent buy but after buying 3 from this line there was not any umming or ahhing over which one I would be jazzing up my nails with first. Watermelon is as the name states the gorgeous deep, rich blue toned green of the outside of a watermelon! Being a fan of dark brown, blue & purples, Watermelon is a nice change without having to venture over the the bright side. It's a bit different, it's fun & the formula is so beautiful.


What are some of your favourite polishes? Aid me in adding to my addiction!

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Fashion: Spec-tacular

After much debate - it got heated, just FYI - I decided that my new specs should & would fall under the category of fashion. They are an accessory, are they not? In my case vital also for the purposes of seeing but I might as well do so in a fashionable manner.

My previous pair of glasses were 6 years old, been through the wars & looking a bit tired. They also had never had the lenses updated over the 6 years which probably wasn't good for my peepers at all considering my sight has got a lot worse since the fair old age of 18! So following a little treat from Mama erratic glamour, I dipped into my savings to pay the remaining balance & got myself a lovely pair of new glasses.

I debated between a Fendi frame - which made me look a touch like my passed on Granny - and a Nicole Farhi pair. Eventually I settled for the Nicole Farhi pair. With a beautiful tortoise shell effect on the front rim around the lenses, a  pale emerald shade on the inside lense frame & legs finished with meddle ear tips these glasses were the ones for me. They aren't overly large on my face, key when you are a small faced being like myself but are strong enough not to get lost. You know this gurl has her specs on!

Overall, they were totally worth the money & I probably should have invested in a new pair a long time ago but shoulda woulda coudla!

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Life: Six for Sunday

1. This week I started my new job. Monday was filled with the normal excitement and adrenaline. Tuesday was probably more nervy and scary, to be honest which is odd but that is how it went! It is nice to be doing a job I am interested in and that requires thought & learning. Big up thought & learning! Plus I don't have to wear a uniform, can wear nail polish all day ery-day & get weekends off.

2. 100 happy days has become so popular recently so naturally as a social media fan, I jumped on the bandwagon! I am using Instagram as my platform so if you fancy checking it. out on you go! It makes me think over what has actually cheered up my day that day!I almost fell into the food everyday posting but to be honest, there is more to happiness than food! Who knew! Although, it helps.

3.This weekend marked my first proper weekend off in years. Probably since about the age of 17. I always used to work weekends. This said I wanted to chill out, catch up some friendies & generally just enjoy my days off! So that is what I did! Saturday saw me taking myself for a few drinks .. and a Nandos (I need to workout...) to watch some Six Nations fixtures. Today - Sunday- I don't think I am doing too much, just chilling possibly getting some food shopping in! Oh the glam!

4. After 6 years off the same glasses, I finally bit the bullet & got myself some new specs! About time, considering that the lenses hadn't been update since I bought the old pair so chances I couldn't actually see out of them are extremely high! I probably will do a little blog post about the latest erratic glamour accessory of S/S 2014 cause ya know, I'm chic as f*ck...

5.  Zara Sale. Two words I am sure have made a number of girls (and guys) very happy. Alongside doing amazingly wonderful fashion, the sale is a dream land of reduced amazingly wonderful fashion! A few months ago Mama erratic glamour (Mama F to those closer) posted me a cut out from The Sunday Times because she knew the skirt was right up my street. After feeling a little strapped for cash, I decided not to get it. Skip forward 4 or so months & what do I find in the Zara sale... fore mentioned skirt for the bargain price of dun dun dun .... £10! Sold. I may have also added a blouse too... It was half price!

6. Anyone else watch Vanderpump Rules? I am obsessed. 4 episodes in & I cannot get enough. So much fake drama but so much good drama! Who doesn't love a bar/restaurant based workplace filled with staff sleeping together, bitching about one another & fighting?! Sensible, intellectual TV I am sure you will agree...

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend, Happy Sunday chickas x

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Style Crush #30

The Erratic Glamour style crush crown is being given to the ever stylish Kate Foley this week. Foley is a former buyer for Opening Ceremony but has re kindle her skills as a stylist as of late. Her style is a uber cool mix of girlie and grungy. Known for her white dresses to her dressed down sneaker looks, this lady has style.

 Platforms. Lady like skirts mixed with simple details - a texture, colour or pattern - just add to the effortless look without being over powering. She looks put together but not polished. A perfect combination. Before a rummage around Pinterest, I had no idea even of Kate Foley's existence but since her discovery I have been searching for the best prom shaped below the knee skirt.  And possibly a spoonful of her cool, edgy persona.

What do you think of Kate Foley?

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Fashion: New job, new clothes

Starting a new job is nerve wracking. Even more so when it is your first 'adult' job. Scary, scary times. Naturally this meant that some new threads was necessary, got to look the part right? With this in mind I picked up a few new bits here and there over the past few weeks in order to be office ready!

Forever 21 Basics - Grey long sleeved top £6.95 Blue & Black Vest tops £3.90 each

Forever 21 printed trousers £13.95

H&M Leather Trousers £24.99

H&M Printed Trousers £14.99 

H&M Fluffy Cardigan £29.99

H&M Floral Print Dress £19.99

I might put together a few little outfits with these bits maybe at the weekend just to show how I might wear them. I haven't worn them all to work yet - it is only day two! Happy Tuesday!

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