Tiny Thoughts

I feel that something must be wrong if someone can't sleep contently unless they have crammed as much work into their day as physically possible. 

To light a candle, wafts of coconut and sweet vanilla. To be burrowed under the warmth of a duvet, safe. And yet, to feel worthless, no matter how many kind words are uttered into your ear by a loved one.

The only way to feel satisfied is to collapse, intoxicated upon the sheets, distracted from reality. Or to spend the day restlessly reorganising your mind so that you will feel as though you have succeeeded.

Define productivity. Do you invisage earning money, finishing that piece of work off? Or do you picture cherishing the time you have on Earth? I really wish that for all of you, it is the latter.

This post is not saying that I don't desire to work hard, nor is it suggesting that one should not strive to do well in life. I just find it really sad to be unable to remove the element of guilt from my night time routine.

St Tropez, The Budget Alternative

When it comes to self-tanning, I tend to want to match my legs (which have been hidden throughout the winter months), to my arms- which are naturally an olive tone. 

For February through to May I like to have a subtle tan for when our beach walks make me want to wear shorts and run around. When the months continue to grow warmer and holidays approach, I choose a darker formula.

I used to be a huge advocate for the St Tropez build-up lotion which is a whopping £26, but now that I am officially a student I have been seeking cheaper alternatives.

I was recommended the St Moritz range by several friends and although tempted to fall back into my usual lotion routine, I opted for the foam (shade-medium). Which I have found to apply much easier and not need as much blending- for a mere £5! 

I exfoliate my entire body in the shower on a Friday, apply moisturiser and the product using a velvet mitt and it will last to full intensity until the following Friday. It obviously has more of a natural glow if I moisturise daily as it locks in the colour and I'm sure that if you apply the foam more often it could be built to a much darker shade. 

Picture 1) Post shower flushed leg

Picture 2) Four hours post application

As you can see, the result is a golden tan which I find not too be too streaky, shimmery or orange. Big love for this drugstore find :)