Whats In My Hospital Labour Bag.

Only two weeks to go and i'm almost all packed and ready for hospital. There's still a few more things i need to throw in, like my straighteners and a hair brush which i still need so they wont be going in till its time to go.

I'm also going to pick up some drinks and snacks at the last minute.

I have divided my hospital bags into two. They recommend to have a Labour bag and a Postnatal bag but i'm doing it a little differently. I'm having a suitcase for everything i need, and keeping the baby's things in another bag, separate from mine.

So here's a few pictures and a run down of everything i have packed in my bag.

My big fluffy dressing gown takes up most of the room in my suitcase...

I knew them sample shampoos would come in handy...

1 x Nightie
1 x Pajamas
4 x pack of black knickers
1 x pair of socks
1 x VERY cosy dressing gown
1 x pair of comfy slippers
2 x packs of Maternity towels
Toiletries (see picture)
Make-up (i want to look a little decent in pictures!)
Breast pads
Cooling spray
Travel Hairdryer
1 dark coloured towel.

I cannot put into words how nervous i am! i guess it's the fear of the unknown.

But i am soooo excited to meet my little girl! i will also be doing a blog post for

what i packed for her.

Is there anything else i should pack? 

how was your labour experience?

i'd love to know.

Review: Pink Lining's 'Blooming Gorgeous' Changing Bag

You may have heard of Pink Lining's popular changing bag, the 'Yummy Mummy' bag, well for Christmas my parents bought me the 'Blooming Gorgeous' changing bag from the Pink Lining range as they knew i was looking to purchase this myself. I was over the moon!

The design is slightly different to the 'Yummy Mummy' range as it is wider with a larger pocket on the front. The outer fabric is coated in PEVA laminate which makes it easy for stains to wipe off. It has handles to carry or a detachable strap to wear over the shoulder or over the pram and two pockets at either side of the bag which are handy for snacks.

Inside features include a zip pocket, pen holder, mobile pocket, 2 nappy pockets, 2 insulated bottle holders which you can just about squeeze tommee tippee closer to nature bottles in *phew* and an elastic key/dummy fob so your not having to rummage through everything to find them at the bottom of the bag.
The bag also comes with a padded changing mat and a zip bag, handy for storing wet/dirty clothes in.

(This is what is inside my bag as it is ready to take the the hospital)

This bag usually retails for £79 but from time to time, Pink Lining have this on sale for £55.
The design is so girly and different to all the other changing bags i've seen. It is light weight and very spacious with lots of little pockets and holders for various things.
All in all, i really love this bag and i am looking forward to popping it over the pram when we're out'n about :)

Review: Schwarzkopt got2b Guarding Angel

I've used lots of heat protection sprays in my time but never seemed to find one that actually works. Some were too heavy and left my hair feeling dirtier than what it was before i washed it and some didn't work at all, leaving my shoulders covered in dead ends! So eventually i gave up and stopped using heat protection for quite a while.
During pregnancy my hair has grown a lot and i like it, being one who normally asks my hairdresser to cut it all off.
I needed to purchase a heat protector to prevent me having to have my hair cut so often, but i wasn't sure which to buy.

I was in Asda and saw the Schwarzkopf got2b Guardian angel heat protection spray was on offer for around £2 and thought i'd give it ago...and i'm glad i did.

I love this product! Its not too heavy and doesn't leave my hair feeling greasy, it smells absolutely amazing and best of all, no more dead ends all over my shoulders! which can only mean its working right? I wash my hair every 2 days and this 200ml bottle has lasted me around two month with still plenty left.

As a hairdresser i always get asked what the best products are to use and i'm glad i have found a heat protection spray i can recommend and i will purchase again :)

Can you recommend any good hair products?

Review: Urban Decay Vice Palette

I absolutely love Urban Decay, and when i opened this on Christmas day, i couldn't control my excitement!

My fiance got me this as he knew how badly i wanted it, i got some really lovely presents but this had to be the best.

 What i love most about this palette is the the mixture of matte, shimmer and glitter colours, the great pigmentation of the shadows and the large useful mirror (unlike the Naked and Naked 2 mirrors).

These are 20 never before seen colours from Urban Decay with a new formula.

The swatches i have done are literally one/two coats of shadow to show the high pigmentation.

Desperation, Muse, Jagged, Blitz, Penny Lane

Junkie, Chaos, Occupy, Unhinged, Black Market

Provocateur, Rapture, Vice, Noise, Armor

Nevermind, Echo Beach, Anonymous, Freebird, Laced

This palette retails for £42 which some might say is alot to pay for an eye shadow palette but these shadows are high quality, highly pigmented, blend-able and last for hours! It works out at £2.10 a shadow which i think is good value for money. It also comes with a double ended eye shadow brush/blender which works a treat.