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Here we go again! If you follow me on Twitter, you probably already know I'm going to the salon tomorrow. Since last time I went there, I posted a hairspiration post for what kind of goals I had for my new hair, I figured it was only fitting I'd share with you my inspiration for this trip as well. Unlike last time, I won't bombard you with loads of pictures that served as inspiration - we're keeping things concise and minimalistic this time around, to avoid confusing myself, you guys and my hairdresser!

Before I share with you my inspiration pics, first let me show you where my hair is at right now and what I'm hoping to get from this trip to the salon.


As you can see from this collection of selfies in various lighting (and filters), my hair is mainly this strawberry blonde/chestnut shade, with very blonde tips and ever so present dark roots peeking. It isn't ideal, but it was the closest I could get to my last hairspiration post considering my budget at the time. Thankfully, this time around since we're getting closer to my birthday, my lovely mom is going to treat my this trip to the salon, so she lets me go all out. Now onto what I hope for the results!


To put it very simply, I want the colour of the picture on the left, while also getting the cut and style of the picture on the right. Even though I'm loving my hair with zero layers, I found that since it's so thick, my roots are getting insanely oily if I air dry them, and since I don't want to further damage my hair by blowdrying it every single time I shower, I decided to go for layers once more, in the hope it will help my roots chill the F down! I'm going for a very simple look this time around, totally different from my last hairspiration post, but still maintaining one key idea - going blonde! Something I, sadly haven't been able to do to its full potential yet, but fingers crossed third time's the charm! I'll be sure to update you tomorrow on Twitter, Snapchat (@amazeinstyle) and Instagram, so be sure to check those out to see the result.
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Amaze In Style | The Shower Edit

I'm not a very fussy person when it comes to shower products. When you share a house with four other people, you usually just grab whatever is in the shower rather than go out of your way and ask someone else to buy a specific item you love (unless you're lucky enough your mom also loves it)! Although it's nothing fancy and girly like anything from Lush, I decided to share with you what I'm currently reaching for during shower time and my thoughts on said products. And don't get me wrong, I love bath bombs as much as the next person, but you try and convince your mother to spend those extra euros on a one time thing - it's just not going to happen.

Starting off with my shower gel, I'm currently using the Revlon Natural Honey Shower Gel. This particular range is usually in sale at the drugstore, so I've tried almost every scent possible and I have to admit, this particular one isn't my favourite. I prefer the argan oil one, the smell of that is just divine, but this one isn't bad either. Just not one for sensitive noses.

As for conditioner, I've been using the L'Oreal Paris Elvive Aginine Resist x3. Isn't that a mouthful? And yes, I did mention conditioner before shampoo, but that's because I actually condition my hair before shampooing. I've read about it on Pinterest and haven't stopped doing it ever since. I found it moisturises my hair a lot more this way, so give it a try if you suffer from split ends! Personally, I love L'Oreal conditioners, I feel like they're one of the best out there as far as drugstore goes. This one definitely helps my split ends, plus I notice it strengthens my hair a bit as well!

Amaze In Style | The Shower Edit

When it comes to shampoo, I actually prefer either Garnier or Schwarzkopf ones. Currently, I'm using this one from Garnier that is supposed to hydrate, add shine and indicated for normal hair. Now my hair is quite normal, getting slightly oilier depending on where my hormones are at, so this works just fine most of the time. Besides, Garnier shampoos have the most amazing scent ever, so I can't stop using them.

I also tend to cleanse my face and exfoliate while I shower, so I use the L'Oreal Skin Perfection Soothing Gel-cream Wash and the L'Oreal Skin Perfection Radiance Revealing Gentle Exfoliator. I always reach for the gel at the end of the day for double cleansing my skin from a day's worth of makeup, but I find that it works really well one days I don't really wear makeup but still need to clean my skin. As for the exfoliator, it's very nice and gentle, but I won't go too deep into it since I'll be posting a review/comparison post very soon!

Finally, if I feel like my hair needs it, I will use a mask. Lately, I've been reaching for the L'Oreal Elvive Hydra-Collagen Mask. It's supposed to be for curly hair, and while mine is only naturally wavy, I do feel like it brings some 'oomph' to my waves. Definitely something I'd reach for when I want to stay clear from straighteners and curlers!

What are your favourite products when it comes to shower time? Do you have any recommendations? Feel free to leave some down in the comments below!
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If you follow me on Instagram, then you probably know I'm going to the salon tomorrow! I hardly ever talk about hair on the blog, but since a ton of before and after pics are due tomorrow on my social media, I decided to post a little something today so next week I can make another post comparing what I hoped to get and what I actually got!

Overall, I'm pretty set on a blonde lob, although the idea of having shorter hair terrifies me - yes, I am one of those people who never had short hair in their life and always cringes at the thought of shoulder length hair. Alas, I've been eyeing this hair trend for a whole year now and I think it's finally time to take the plunge and cut my hair that short so I can grow it out until the summer time.

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Of course, my roots clearly need some redoing ASAP, and I'll grab that chance to get a little bit more blonde overall. Going from super dark brown hair (as you can see in my roots) to blonde can be tough if you're not willing to sacrifice the health of your hair, which is why I've been taking it slow - first came the ombré tips, then came a full colouring of what I hoped to be blonde but turned more ginger than anything and now I hope my hair is finally light enough to embrace the blonde once and for all. I might still end up with ginger roots, but I can live with it!

ashley benson hair inspiration

Finally, I had to share my hair goals queen of all time, the lovely Ashley Benson. This is the pic I'm showing my hairdresser (along with the set at the top) in the hopes of getting as close to that as possible. Of course, since I look nothing like Ashley, some adjustments will have to be done for the haircut and colour to fit me as well as it does her, but I have enough trust in my hairdresser to believe we'll manage pretty darn well!

In the end, I hope to somehow find a balance between the photos, my own hair texture and details, and of course, my budget! So fingers crossed I don't leave that salon sobbing over the lost of my long locks - although I know the ends are, well, at their ends, so cutting them will allow my hair to grow stronger and healthier.

If you guys want any update posts on this subject or even a hair care post, feel free to leave a comment letting me know! Also, expect a beauty haul next week, since I've been doing some online shopping, as well as taking advantage of Well's 3 for 2 offer ;)

Oh, and let me know if you have any purple shampoo recommendations since I definitely need to buy one from now on! Drugstore brand or price, if possible.
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Admittedly, I am not a big fan of the Oscars. In fact, I'm not a big fan of any award show besides the MTV Music Awards, perhaps the EMA's as well. However, I do love taking a peek at what everybody wore on to this kind of event, since there's always works of art of the red carpet -- naturally, I had to share my favourites with you guys. I've decided to separate everything into three categories (hair, makeup, and hair) since I don't have an overall favourite and I didn't want to just give attention to the dresses -- in fact, what I usually love about these events are the makeup looks, they are always just so on point that I struggle to try and recreate them in my spare time. Anyways, without further ado, let's jump right into my favourite outfits of the 2015 Oscars.

Reese Whiterspoon Oscars 2015

First of all, can we just stare in awe at how perfect Reese Whiterspoon looked? Everything was on point, I loved the simplicity of her dress that hugged her curves just right. It was classy and sophisticated and simply amazing. Definitely a big favourite for me.

Oprah Oscars 2015

Oprah also looked amazing. What I was looking for the most when picking favourite dresses was definitely the way they fit the person wearing it, if it looked like it was made for them or for someone else and they just got stuck with it. That's the biggest mistake you can make when wearing a dress, I believe. Just play with your strengths and find a dress that enhances them instead of bringing unwanted attention to your problematic areas (there are lots of cases on the red carpet where people couldn't do this, hence why they're not in my favourites of this year). Oprah nailed it, her dress fits her perfectly and it gives her amazing shape a lot of positive attention.

Hannah Bagshawe Oscars 2015

Then we have the lovely Hannah Bagshawe, who had my second favourite dress of the night. Honestly, I would so wear this dress if I was given the chance. I believe the feathers are a nice touch too, making the whole dress a lot more special and unique, without making it look tacky or Gaga-esque (and trust me, I love Gaga from the bottom of my heart, just not when it comes to fashion).

Naomi Watts Oscars 2015

Finally, my favourite of all favourites has to be Naomi Watts' dress. This is seriously a masterpiece, it's modern, yet weirdly appropriate for a big occasion such as the Oscars; it's also the perfect way for Naomi to look effortlessly younger, not to mention it compliments her body shape beautifully. To me, no one could ever beat Naomi's look that night, not by a long shot.



Moving onto my favourite makeup looks, Dakota Johnson had a great one. Mind you, I am not a fan of Dakota, nor am I a fan of FSOG (for a long list of reasons I won't talk about in this blog since I don't believe it's the correct platform to do so) but I have to say that her makeup was on point.She had a lovely brown smokey eye paired with a nice watermelon lip. It complemented both her dress and her pale skin, definitely one of my favourites. Simple, polished and youthful -- the perfect combo.

Rita Ora Oscars 2015

Next we have Rita Ora, who looked stunning rocking a nude lip and a classic winged liner. I was not the biggest fan of her dress, but her makeup blew me away. True, it's not the most daring out there, but it plays with her strengths, it accentuates her beautiful brown eyes, which is nice to see since she usually rocks a bold lip colour -- although she looks stunning with it, it often draws the attention away from her eyes, which is a shame to me. I really hope to see this look on her more often, it suits her.

Jennifer Lopez Oscars 2015

Next we have Jennifer Lopez. Now, this was a tough one, because everything about her was on point -- it was hard for me to pick just one favourite category to place her in! I loved her hair and her dress, but overall the makeup won me over the most. Not many people can rock a bubblegum pink lip, especially when you don't have the fairest of skins (it's the main reason why I always avoided it), yet Jennifer looks stunning with one. I also loved the fact she kept everything quite neutral, while still adding that natural glow she is always sporting that truly suits her. She was definitely one of the highlights of the red carpet for me.

Margot Robbie Oscars 2015

Margot Robbie went for the classic look for a blue eyed blonde -- the red lip. Personally, I think she pulled it off, mostly because it's a more orange toned red lip, which makes the whole look a lot more youthful and way less heavy on the eyes. Talking about the eyes, I also believe she made the right choice when she kept them very minimal, since it helps keep all the attention on the lips. If you want to go a bit bolder with your makeup, this is the right way to do it.

Keira Knightley Oscars 2015

Finally, for the ultimate favourite makeup look, I chose Keira Knightley. Sadly, I didn't fall in love with her dress, not one bit -- her hair was a completely different story, I so want to recreate it for an everyday look that it physically hurts. However, her makeup was the protagonist of the night, I loved how she kept it very neutral, it makes it so much more versatile. Honestly, this makeup look would work both for a black tie event such as the Oscars or even for everyday, it's so classic and flattering, yet it doesn't look over the top. What more can you possibly want?

Zoe Saldana Oscars 2015

When it came to hair, I didn't have a lot of favourites, but Zoe Saldana was one of the first names that popped into my head. Now, she was also one of the cases where I loved absolutely everything, her dress was beautiful and her makeup complemented it amazingly well. Yet, her hair kept grabbing my attention a lot more. I love how simple it is, how she preferred to keep it in somewhat of a messy bun, allowing the texture of her curls to shine through. And just like with Keira's makeup, this is one of those hairstyles I could totally see anyone wearing on less formal occasions, plus it's a great suggestion for curly haired girls who wish they had straight hair. Do the same as Zoe Saldana, embrace your gorgeous curls!

Emma Stone Oscars 2015

Next there's Emma Stone, who also looked lovely in every single way. I adored her makeup and her dress was easy on the eyes, but her short hair swept to one side was my favourite part of her look. I love how it reminds me of an older, classier Hollywood, it's definitely befitting of a glamorous award show such as the Oscars. Besides, not many people could rock that hairstyle, which is probably the reason why I picked this as a favourite in the first place. Only someone as awesome as Emma could make this work.

Chrissy Teigen Oscars 2015

Also bringing back some of that old Hollywood glam, we have Chrissy Teigen. Again, you can probably tell curly/wavy hair was a big favourite of mine, I just loved how natural it looked, as opposed to the straight, slicked back look. Chrissy was actually on of my favourites that sadly didn't made it into any other of my favourites, mostly because her hair was just the protagonist of her look -- honestly, I wouldn't have liked her makeup and outfit as much if she had opted for a different hairstyle, it simply wouldn't suit her overall look as much as this did.

Zendaya Coleman Oscars 2015

Finally, but certainly not least in any way, I chose Zendaya. Not because her hair was my least favourite of this category, but because, to me, she was the night's overall winner. Not only did she embrace a hairstyle not many people expected or embraced, but she also managed to have one of the most beautiful dresses and makeup looks of the night. Zendaya was the only person I couldn't find a flaw in, I loved every single bit of her style and it really annoyed me how people commented negatively on her choice to wear dreadlocks. Zendaya looked classier and more beautiful than many with those gorgeous locks and I really hope she starts wearing those more often, no matter what ignorant people might say.

What about you? What were your favourite Oscars looks? Leave the answer down in the comments, I'd love to learn all about your favourites! Also, I'm thinking of doing a similar post for the Brits. Would you like to see one?
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