My Tip Top Hair Products

Hair products are a thing I truly appreciate. Whether it's a case of the frizz or you roll out of bed to find you have a serious limp-haired problem, they can save your bacon. Here are my tippity top products to keep you out of the dark sides of the hair spectrum.

I cannot recommend this stuff any more if I tattooed it on my butt. This product can lighten your roots if you haven't kept up to date (I'm still ashamed), dry the greasiest of hairs and add volume when, if you're like me, you flattened your hair because you squished into the corner of your bed and crushed it with your heavy cranium. Maybe that's another non-relatable moment....I just think that this product is a peach. Especially if you have smelly hair, too. Makes it smell like coconut.

Add on: I just realised I got so excited I didn't even mention the product or the brand or the price or anything, A+ blogging to me. This is the Batiste Dry Shampoo, I bought it on offer at Superdrug for three quid.

 Ooohhhh, I love this one too! I feel like I'm being re-introduced to my products that I have been using for about 3 months at least. This cheeky little tube is called the Umberto Giannini Flirty Curls Scrunching Jelly, and it's so great for when you have a bit of a wave but want to add more definition and oomph, or even if you have straight hair and want to give it a little pizazz. (As a side note, why does my online dictionary have pizazz but not relatable in it's database-and, for that matter, online.) I seriously am in love with this gel, I don't know how much it is but you may well see me strolling in Paris with this product in a whirlwind romance. That is what my life has amounted to.

 This one is also good for curling! How wonderful. I use this when I french plait my hair to make it curly the next morning;what I do is instead of using water, I wash it and then as soon as it's dry I put this leave-in conditioner and plait. In the morning, I then take it out and put the flirty curls jelly in and viola! Perfect curls. This is the Charles Worthington Moisture Seal Leave-In Conditioner, and it not only helps my plaits stay in place but also keeps my hair away from split ends.

Yaaay, it's my new one! I don't see that much of a change, but then again I don't have split ends, so I guess it's doing it's job. I think this product is it my favourites because of how it makes me feel like I am doing something for my hair and thus more accomplished, but also because everyone seems to be on a massive argan oil hype so I decided that instead of holding a shred to originality for myself I would jump aboard. I know.

There they all are! I realise my picture are still super low quality, but fear not-a new camera is being purchased soon. I am so freaking excited. If you liked this post, feel free to give it a little like and I'll see you soon!

Kimaginary :)

My Candle Collection

Whilst I realise that for most people at this time of year lighting a fire is not particularly on their minds-especially if you are a confused Brit who struggles in the 20 degrees Celsius, let alone the 30s-I did want to make this video because I have started to really get into candles and smells and all that nice stuff. So let's get cracking.

 This one I truly appreciate, as it not only has the smell but also the price. This cute candle came from Morrisons, and was only £1.50. Also, I have to admit that I am incredibly picky about the smells of candles, but this one wasn't too strong or pungent. I bought this candle in the cute cranberry smell.

 I cannot get enough of these! I really can't. I don't know what I'll do if the shop near me doesn't sell these anymore, I might combust. This delightful duo are currently on sale at The Factory Shop for £1.50 each, and can I just say how much I wish my blog had a scratch and sniff section because wow....so good. They are from a collection of candles that are scented like the sweets called love hearts, and I got one in Strawberry Kiss and Vanilla Dream. They are so, so good to smell I can't even tell you. They aren't overly strong or synthetic to smell, and then you light it the smell is still there because I have had many a-time where I have bought a candle and as soon as you light it up all you can smell is burning. Which is not good to relax to.

Oh my goodness not only a big brand, but also above £1.50?!? I must have bought this feeling adventurous. This is by Yankee Candle in the scent of Fluffy Towels. Now, I have sniffed many of the collections and have found that:
A-the smell is way too overpowering,
B-the title of the candle has nothing to do with it's scent and I feel somewhat betrayed and unwilling to trust again or
C-the company have tried so hard to fit a scent to a title like 'mother or 3's dreams of becoming a model' which is so specific that all they could produce was a really weird and kinda gross scent.
This one is an absolute dream, which I think personally is because it smells like my old blanket as a child, and when I smelled it I almost shouted in the shop 'I know this smell! This is a smell I have smelt before!'. But I decided that instead of scaring the cluster of old women around me on their coach trip, I would buy it. I got it at a shop called Paradise Park for £3.50, but I'm sure if you're smarter than me you can get a cracking deal for these. I love that the candle is strong enough so I can put it in my bedside table and smell it from my bed, but I also love that when I smell the candle up close it doesn't make my brain want to implode.


There it is, my rather small candle collection as of yet. I do have more, but they're all little tea lights and I don't really feel like they are candles really. However, should you let me know that you want to see my tea lights in their various ornaments, I'd be happy to make a separate post. Tomorrow, it's all about my favourite hair care products. Ta for reading!

Kimaginary :)

My Top 5 Jewellery Pieces

I have to admit, I'm not really a jewellery person. But there is something in me when I see shiny things that draws me to them and then to the checkout, and I have ended up with quite a few really cute accessories. Here are my top 5.


Wishbone Ring

This little wishbone ring was once part of a duo, but I lost it. I still think this ring is super cute alone, and it has little diamonds in the middle. This, surprisingly, came from Argos, which I usually brush off as a place with questionable products.


Owl Necklace

I love this necklace when I have occasions where I don't need my phone or my phone needs to be turned off. This super cool owl necklace also doubles as a watch for when you need-making it my two favourite things, useful and cute. A revelation! This was bought from Claire's.

Super Seasonal Special

I was being ironic about the seasonal thing. But I don't care, because I love this teeny tiny reindeer. My friends got me this for Christmas, and it was so so cute-I cannot wait to wear this on the lead-up to the festive season!

This may have came from Avon but I'm not so sure, as it was a gift from my darling mother. I really like the little details on it, but I'm not so keen about the length. I do love it though, especially the little keyhole in the heart bit (yeah I know it's a bit cliche but I am so past cliches and I am not going into my views on cliches because it will bore you and me to proofread so let us continue). Not one of my best necklaces, but I do love it.

 The Feathered One

Ah yes, the final one. This one came from Dorothy Perkins, and I thought was a dark little twist on the feathered necklace. I really liked the small silver beads and metal feathers too, I thought they really added to the piece. I wear this one when I'm feeling sassy.

That's it for today, make sure to like this if you enjoyed and be sure to be here tomorrow, when I have my small candle collection.

Kimaginary :)

100 pageviews! And overnight essentials

Yay! I know that it isn't an amazing amount, but it's not bad considering it's not been very long since I started this blog. I couldn't be more happier to see that people have been reading and appreciating my posts-it's so cute! In celebration, as promised, is my overnight bag essentials.

I used to be one of those people that just shrugged and said my phone when my parents asked me what I was taking to a sleepover-over experience I have slowly realised I need more and more things with me, and right now it's at a point where I bring a hugs bag with me. It's a problem. But here are my top products to take.

Number 1-Dry Shampoo

I cannot stress to you how much I need this. When I used to stay with my boyfriend, every morning I always neede to shower because there seems to be something about staying somewhere other than my house that makes my hair want to grease out. Does this happen to you too? Comment below-I need to know I am not alone on this. I always use the Batiste Tropical Dry Shampoo; it's the only smell I like, and the only brand I trust to give me as little white flakes as possible. I also used it if I haven't done my roots to make them blonde....I feel ashamed.

Number 2-Volumising Spray

I actually do appreciate the thickness of my hair. The individual strands themselves are thin, but there is alot of hair on my head, and I don't really need any help. However, I do use this product, but only because the smell lasts at least until I get home, and after a shower of trying to get the grease out of my hair, I need the nice aroma to last. I use the VO5 Volume Boost Gel Spray to make my friends think I don't smell like a mangy skunk. So sue me.

Number 3-Lip Balm

Ah yes, a product that I only use as it should be used and one that most people used. Success. I use the Malin+Goetz lip balm overnight instead of just using Vaseline because I find that it only lasts half the night, whereas when I wake up I can still feel the M+G still on my lips. For some reason my camera decided that my bottle was too small to focus on, so sorry about that.

Number 4-The Full Monty

Absolute essentials. When you take your make-up off, you still want to look somewhat presentable-ant this trio definitely does the trick. My mum got me this set one Christmas, and I have requested for it ever since; the Clarity Cream Cleanser, Toner and Moisturiser. This pack lasts you about 6 months, and after it's use makes your skin feel clean and make-up free but also not red and like you've just scraped your makeup off with a window wiper, which is a relief when you are with company.  I love these, and you can find these online. I recommend.

Up tomorrow is my top 5 jewellery items-I hope you'll be back to have a cheeky read. See you soon guys.

Kimaginary :)

My top 4 hairstyles for the summer

I am like a mammoth. Not in the sense that I am a 20-foot prehistoric creature with thick fur, but I do tend to be very warm throughout the year. Generally, I can wear a t-shirt and a skirt in the snow and not feel too cold-a bit numb, maybe, but not cold (unless it rains). Now imagine a creature like this put in Summer-not good. So here are my top hairstyles to get that hair out of your sweaty face so that bearing the heat might be a bit more bearable.

1-The Alice Style.

Not necessarily making avoid your neck hair-free, but it does keep it off your face in a way that's still quite nice and socially acceptable. Excuse the middle evil picture, I was just trying to show you that I used a normal headband, pushed all my hair back with it and then pulled the hairband towards my face a little, to give the front more volume. I also use this when creating an alice in wonderland character, though I have a more accurate headband for the occasion.

Number 2- The Legolas

Whenever I put my hair back like this, I always think I look like Legolas and the name sort of stuck. This I use when I have a get-my-hair-out-of-my-sweaty-face-before-I-shave-my-hair-off moment. Which, I'll be honest here, happens way too often. With this I just twisted both sides of my hair back, and secured with a bobby pin.

Number 3- The Almost Shave

Do not be alarmed. The look just reminds people of the half shave.....you know, that phase alot of girls went through where they shaved half of their hair to look edgy when in hindsight some of them looked like they had just slipped when trimming their dog. Well, if you did enjoy that look, here is how to remind people of that time whilst remaining shave-free (on your hair).  I just pulled all my hair to one side, did some magical secretive bobby pinning and added a flower and Kim's your Auntie, it's done! This hairstyle not only keeps it off most of your face, but also your neck-I should really be a professional, I might as well be paid for this amazing description and imagination for these hair designs (could not be more sarcastic).

Number 4- The Sassy Fishtail

You've got to love a sassy fishtail. If not for being sassy, for being a pro at keeping everything off your face so you are ready to sweat, knowing you won't feel like you're taking a bath with a hobo's beard. No? Only me? Ok then. I started by putting my hair in a simple high pony, before braiding it to the side in a fishtail braid (if you want to make a fishtail please Google it, you know how bad I am at explaining). I found that as I was plaiting it to the side, the ponytail moved naturally to the side, making it sassy central up there.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy my posts, and I'll be back with another post tomorrow for my overnight beauty bag must-haves. See you soon.

Kimaginary :)

H&M haul that failed a bit

Ok ok, do not blame me for this. My mother decided she wanted to buy some shorts and trousers and I just didn't have time to buy all the stuff.....anyway. Here is my H&M haul.

These minty shorts I have been meaning to get for a long time-the material is so soft, and I like the fact that it's a little bit unique with it's sort-of argyle pattern. I'm definitely going to be using these when I exercise, or I'm chilling at a friend's house. They were only £7 too, so I took the bait.

This one I wasn't sure about (and still aren't) and it a chequered peplum top. I have no idea what I will put this with, or whether it actually suits me, but I decided that life is too short to be standing in H&M staring at a shirt whilst some shoppers look on to see what you decide. That and my darling mother was moaning at me to hurry up so we could go home. This was again £7....and no, this won't be a pattern like my £5 spree.

This is another one I'm not 100% on, but I feel like I will grow to love. It's a quite see-through top with three-quarter length sleeves and a subtle striped pattern. I love the sleeve length, though, and it was £9.99...ha! I told you there wasn't a pattern. What's that? They're all the same colour? Oh bugger.

And that's all I got due to limited time.....until I went into another shop. And another. My mum enjoys looking round shops like the Card Factory and Poundland, and I have to confess they do some good-quality stuff for great prices, so I thought I'd tag along. In the former I found a really cute little pillow that says 'Life life happy.' I thought it was a lovely thing to have in my room, so lo and behold, here it is.

Now....try not to judge me, but I am thinking about Christmas. In the peak of summer. When I haven't even gone back to college yet. But you have to think of it as a talent, me considering wrapping ideas whilst beads of sweat roll down my face. An absolute essential to any present, I think, is to have the little stick-on shiny-tinsel-flower-things. So I got a huge bag for a pound. Cracking.

Now that's over, we can cease with the tuts and judgey looks. Now, I also got a couple of beauty products from poundland too-a Nivea coconut body wash, and Mellor&Russell Simply Sun Kissed Hair Lightener. The hair lightener is pretty much the cheaper version of sun-in, and if you didn't know what sun-in was it's a solution that you can spray in your hair to make your hair go lighter when it comes into contact with heat-sun, hairdryer, etc. Both I needed, and both I got.

We are going to round up this rather odd haul with a super super cute home wear purchase from Home Sense. I love going in there and staring at all the amazing accessories, and this time something magical happened-a clearance sale. I found this beautiful little bird cage, with a small opening hatch and an opening lid, all in a deep bronze. I can't believe I got this for only £10, I couldn't be more happier. I did want to buy a huge pillow with a pug on it because I love pugs, but it was £25, and I just can't spend that on something I put my head on.

And that really is it! Next on the blogging agenda is my top 4 hairstyles for summer. See you tomorrow!

Kimaginary :)

Crop tops:how to wear them

Today it's all about:crop tops. I got inspiration for this post from the insane weather England is getting-it's so hot! Though anything above freezing is too hot for me, I'm much like a mammoth and need cold temperatures to function properly. So here it is!

DISCLAIMER: When I say 'how to wear crop tops' I meant 'how I wear crop tops' and don't actually want you to dress exactly how I do-I just thought that some people may need a few ideas or a push in the right direction. I know that I do on some items of clothing, so that's why I made the post. If you don't like the looks, that's completely fine and I don't hate you at all. Enjoy!

Look number 1-crop vest and leggings

This look I can only describe as sporty, summery and sassy. This look I'd use waling my dog on the beach, doing a bit of shopping or just having a chilled day. 

My sassy stripy crop vest was from new look. I don't usually go in new look, but I may start.

These colourful sandals were from Clarks, and unfortunately I don't think are sold in there anymore.

Look number 2-Crop vest and skorts

This one is one of my favourites, and I love to use when going to the beach (which is nearly every day). 

This cute little watermelon shirt is from H&M, for £6. I'm really getting into bold designs.

My cutiest skorts are from Primark and were £5. What a surprise! Would recommend, so comfy.

My flowery little pumps are from The Factory Shop, and were £5. I think I have a problem.

I pinned my hair up with a laced cream flower, from Claires. I thought it might give it a holiday feel? That's how I feel.

Look number 3-Crop top with vintage skirt

This one really is the sass and the drama-I usually wear this outfit when I'm feeling my inner powerful woman emerge. I also wear it to my English classes, a weird coincidence I can only assume.

This is my favourite skirt ever, from Select. May death do us part.

These suede wedges come from Primark, for a crazy £12. I've never seen such sale.

And finally my hair was up in a little fishtail to finish off the look.

I hope you enjoyed this post. I'm sorry that this isn't a particularly good quality of post; or maybe it is, and it's just me who felt it was a little rushed at 1am trying to squish this post in before I pass out from tiredness. Still, I feel like I should take more care and pride in my blog, and I want to make it an enjoyable experience for both me to make and you to read. Hopefully there will be some up and coming improvements to the blog-watch this space! Come back tomorrow for a H&M haul!

Kimaginary :)