H E A R T A U T U M N: September 2015

I've got another 'brand focus' style posts today about one of my favourite drugstore brands for hair styling products. I've been using Fudge Urban products since I first discovered their sea salt spray around 2 years ago now, and this still remains to be one of my favourite texturising sprays out there! I've obviously not tried all of the products which they offer, but I have tried a fair few and loved them all, so I thought I'd share them with you.

My favourite of all the FU products and my favourite hairspray of all time has to be this 'iced raspberry & vanilla' one. It smells incredible (all of the products from this range do really!) and it's the perfect amount of hold that I love for everyday use. It's marked as a 'strong' hold, given a 4 out of 6 rating of strength, and is said to have both 'soft touch' and 'anti-frizz' properties. I use this daily no matter what hairstyle I'm going for (unless I need a stronger hold) and I honestly couldn't recommend this enough!

Another favourite of mine from FU is the sea salt spray which, as I mentioned, is the first product of theirs which I ever tried. I've not got any at the moment as I'm trying out some different texturising sprays, but I'll definitely repurchase it at some point. It's such a good budget sea salt spray and works great at adding volume and life to my natural hair.

The 'iced raspberry & vanilla styling mousse' is basically everything you could want from hair mousse! It's perfect for just-washed ready-to-go hair and with a strong hold, heat protector and anti-frizz properties along with the dreamy scent - what more can you ask for?

Dry shampoo's are something I've had a love/hate relationship with a long time. They often leave my hair feeling gross and cakey, with a white dusting that just won't go, but after trying different brands I've now found one perfect for me! This is 'crisp pear & sweet vanilla' scented which is a dream, and as it claims, it really does 'cleanse & refresh' the hair perfectly.

When my hair was a lot longer it used to be really frizzy/fly-away and generally quite hard to manage. It's a lot better now that it's shorter but this 'iced tropical cocktail miracle ends' worked so well at taming it. As it says, it 'smooth conditions & seals' but just be careful not to use too much, and don't use it near the roots or it'll look greasy!

If I style my hair in a nice updo or braids, I like a stronger hold hairspray and this 'iced coconut cocktail' scented spray is ideal for that! It's a super concentrated hold (rated 5/6) and holds my hair up for ages without it feeling crispy and hard like a lot do!

The powder styler is perhaps my least favourite product I've tried from Fudge Urban. It's somewhat similar to dry shampoo, but more like hairspray in a powder form. Sprinkling it into the roots adds volume to your hair, but I've found it quite drying and I don't really like the texture which it leaves.

These hair chalks are so good, particularly for summer/festival hair! I've got the colours 'electric blue' and 'festival pink' but they also do purple and white colours! I've used these numerous times to add a little something extra to my hair, and they're super easy to rub in and to wash out! They now do a new range of spray-in hair art which would be good to try too.

Have you tried any Fudge Urban products? Any favourites?
Loves. Emma.

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10 Wardrobe Staples

My wardrobe and chest of drawers are constantly overflowing and I'm constantly buying more and more. I just can't get the hang of the whole 'a few key pieces are better than loads of clothes' kind of thinking. I like to have lots of options and create different outfits.

Saying that, there are staples in every girls wardrobe that you could just never go without. So I thought I'd pick 10 of the items I find essential in my wardrobe, and let me tell you now picking 10 was hard! I could've listed soo many more. You'll notice my standard monochromatic theme reigns on...

10 Wardrobe Essentials by heart-autumn

1. Black Skinny Jeans

My everyday go-to. I've practically lived in black skinnies for the past 3 years. So easy to wear, dressed up or down, perfect for any occasion.

2. White Tee

The ultimate wardrobe staple. The timeless fashion trend. Everyone has a white tee or 5 don't they?

3. Stripey Tee

I love stripes. I have so many stripes in my wardrobe. They're really flattering and look great styled up or down.

4. Black Ankle Boots

Everybody needs a good pair of ankle boots. They're ideal for this time of year, coming into autumn, but remain perfect for all seasons really!

5. Crisp White Shirt

A classic go-to choice for something a little more formal. Perfect for work with tapered trousers, for meetings with a pencil skirt or for smart-casual affairs with fitted jeans.

6. White Kicks

The comfiest wardrobe staple. I love a good pair of trainers and I love them to be all (or mostly) white.

7. LBD

The original wardrobe must-have that every girl is always told they need. Whatever the style, they can be a saviour to dig out!

8. Leather Jacket

My favourite kind of jacket. A good leather jacket, whether it be fringed or studded or whatever style you like, they add a certain edge to an outfit and just look effortlessly cool.

9. Black Trousers

Tapered trousers are a favourite of mine. All black or patterned, they make sophisticated outfits stylish and are comfy too!

10. Bright bag

When 90% of my outfits are monochrome and simplistic, I like to jazz things up with accessories. This mostly comes in the form of a brightly coloured statement handbag!

What are your wardrobe must-haves?

Loves. Emma.