THE JEWELLERY FAVOURITES - NECKLACES

Happy Sunday Everyone! So I've just bought one of those super handy accessory hangers, mine is a black velvet one from Primark. I think it was something like £2 so it's super cheap and such a good way to organise and store your necklaces, bracelets and rings. For ages I just popped all of my jewellery in this old box I bought from Paperchase but everything got tangled together or even worse I would forget to put it in the box and then I would lose it! So the hanger has literally been a life saver for me! Whilst I was hanging everything up I though it would be quite nice to show you guys what my favourites are!

So this first one was bought a long time ago and it was one I found whilst I was cleaning out the shed ... don't ask how it got there. I bought this from Topman, I tend to get most of my jewellery from there because I really love the range of things they have in there! Now I'm pretty sure this was called The Shard but I don't think it's something they have anymore. I got this when I was away on a weekend break in London. I think it was from their flagship store ... and wow is that place massive! They had a whole section dedicated to accessories and jewellery. It has a gunmetal chain with gold hardware, it then goes down to the shard piece which is an acrylic gem! I really love the length of this necklace. It doesn't overpower the outfit you have on but the shard definitely catches your eye! 

   

This next one was actually a piece I had designed for a Prim and Propa collection which unfortunately was never released. But I loved it so much I decided to keep it and add it to my collection of jewellery! I used some black round leather cord to create the knot effect, its something I learnt back in school! Everyone was making scoobies and that's actually the technique I used .. it was the loom band of my time! Once I got to a quarter of the way round I began adding some super cheap washers I picked up from a hardware store. I used the ten smaller ones and then six of the larger ones towards the front! The necklace was designed to be a choker but once I had decided I wanted it instead I added in a few more chain links to add a little bit more length. It sits just below the neckline of my t-shirts or just under the collar of my shirts!

I wear this next chain more than any of my other ones and there's two reasons for that! One of them is that it is so simple and understated that it works with all of my tops. Second and more importantly it was a Christmas present from one of my best friends! It's a really cool dirty gold colour and because its not gold gold it goes really well with a lot of things. It was also featured in my very first post 'The Photo That Started It All' I'm currently going through a gold phase and so I'm getting a lot of wear out of this beauty! I have quite a lot of chunky statement pieces but I love how delicate this necklace is. I definitely want to add more like this to my collection!

   

This one is more of a recent purchase I bought it to go with this amazing red tartan tee I bought from New Look! It came with another chain which was a short gold chain with a triangle piece but it was a really cheap looking gold and really short so I just wear this one on its own. Like the first one it has a gunmetal chain with a gold chevron piece! ... There's a bit of a theme here! The chevron has this nut/bolt detailing which has been engraved! Now although I would say its a statement piece its not massive and so isn't too much ... I like to wear my jewellery and not my jewellery to wear me lol. 

This final one again is something I designed for Prim and Propa, this was created for a launch event and I think I only made three ... one of which I kept for myself! I absolutely love this necklace and whenever I wear it I get quite a few compliments! It's made from an old Dr. Martens show string and also some silver hardware. I used some small silver washers and nuts to create the bulk of the necklace but it wasn't quite enough so I also added some spikes! Unfortunately I don't get to wear this much because it doesn't go with everything ... *sad face* ... but that's okay because it makes it feel more special when I do get to wear it!!

Hope you guys have enjoyed having a read of my Fave Necklaces! I would love to hear if you guys have any staple pieces of Jewellery that you tend to go back to! Share your blog posts or leave a comment for me! 

THE 15 RANDOM QUESTIONS TAG

Happy Sunday Everyone! So I was a little bored and thought I would do a little tag for you all! Hopefully this will give you guys a bit more of an insight into my weird little life! I would love to hear from you all and so I tag all of you lovely people, share your posts or leave your answers below. Enjoy!

1. How did you get your Blog name?

So this is quite a weird one, It took me a really long time to come up with Prim and Propa. For ages I wanted to call my Blog Puppet ... Don't ask! But I was sat on my lunch with one of my old managers and he acctually suggested the name, now I'm pretty sure he was being sarcastic but I loved it! So, Lee, If you're reading this .. Thank You!

2. If you could change your name to anything, what would it be and why?

I actually really like my name, I've never heard anyone called Primal before so it makes me feel quite special! So I wouldn't really want to change my name ... sorry lol.

3. If you could go back in time and give your younger self advice, what would it be and why?

Things are gonna get a bit deep ...

 I'm a pretty confident person on the outside but anyone who knows me will tell you that I am quite the opposite on the inside. I used to be bullied quite a lot and I think that's where many of my insecurities come from, but I've learnt to love myself for who I am. So I would probably tell myself to be more confident and not let anyone put you down ... Bullies if you're out there #ScrewYou

4. How old were you when you first learned to blow a bubblegum bubble?

OMG, this used to be the ultimate challenge for me! I don't remember how old I probably younger than 10. But I did it! The best bubblegum to blow a bubble with is Hubba Bubba! Apple flavour is my fave!

5. What did you want to be when you were little?

I really wanted to be a singer! I still kind of do ... I am not the best singer out there but I can hold a tune! I think the first time I realised this was when my music teacher put me up for a role in the school musical for Grease! I loved it so much ... Thanks Mrs Oughton!

6. What do you order at starbucks?

Caramel Coffee Frappucino with Whipped Cream!

7. What's the hardest you ever laughed?

There are way too many times to answer this question! But believe me there have been SOO many times where I have laughed so hard that my cheeks begin to hurt.

8. If you could play any musical instrument, which would it be and why? 

When I was back in secondary I was learning to play a Guitar, I stopped after a year or so but I would love to be able to play Guitar or Piano! 

9. What's your favorite thing to do when your upset?

A meet up with my friends can normally turn my frown upside down, but if they're not close by a good cheesy movie and some ice-cream normally do the trick!

10. What's your favorite movie?

Again waaay to many! But I love anything funny with a side of cheese! 

11. What's one food you can not live without?

Chocolate.

12. What's your favorite dessert?

Lemon Meringue Sundae from Zizzis! Mmmmm Yeah!

13. Favorite pizza topping?

Cheese!

14. Would you rather have the superpower to read minds, or the superpower to be invisible?

Invisibility for sure! Think of the things you could do!

15. What did you do for your last birthday?

Lots of lovely meals with lots of lovely people, Shopping and also a night out on the town! A good combination for any Birthday!

THE SKINCARE REVIEW - BULLDOG

Hello everyone! So i'm recovering from last week still and its super evident in my skin. I don't know if anyone else experiences the same thing but my skin tends to go really bad when i'm not feeling too good. I've always tried to take really good care of my skin and I've been a bit lucky really. My mum has amazing skin and I guess that's been passed down but that doesn't mean I don't need to look after it. Taking care of your skin is super important, I think it always used to be a bit odd for Men to walk into a drugstore and pick up some skincare ... but the world has moved on! Men take just as much pride in their skin as women do. So over the week when I found my skin becoming a bit dull I made a trip to Boots and picked up some Bulldog Skincare for Men ... I may have gone a bit wild *shhh!*

Original Moisturiser - Before this I was using the Boots Botanics Oil Free Moisturiser and I really enjoyed using it so I wasn't sure what I was going to get with this one but it was just as good if not better! It has a thick consistency but really melts into the skin which means you don't need to use a lot. It tends to stay wet for a little while but sets in quite quickly once you've applied it. It also smells amazing so bonus points right there!

Original Eye Roll-On - Now this is one of my most favourite products from the line, I have always seen these available for women but men get dark circles too! So I put this in my basket without a second thought and I was not disappointed! I have been using this for less than a week but the results are already noticable ... to me this is a miracle product! I apply it in the morning and also before I go to bed.

Original Face Wash - I tend to use this one in the morning, I don't always have time to do a proper scrub so I use the Face Wash instead. The gel warms whilst lathering and is packed with green tea. This really helps give the skin a good cleanse in the morning and clears away any debris.

Original After Shave Balm - I've never really bothered with an aftershave balm before but it was on offer so I picked it up. Its super rich and really calms the skin after shaving, you don't realise but shaving is a real work out for your skin and it can sometimes agitate the skin. This is packed with Chamomile, Cucumber and Green tea so its really good for you and it works!

Original Face Scrub - The gritty consistency in this really helps budge all the dirt that has piled onto the skin after a long day. I use this before cleansing the skin to give it a good clean. The scrub has pumice and coconut shells and so isn't as harsh on the skin. 

As you can see there is a wide selection on offer and I really was not disappointed, I don't really go back to the same products time and time again because I like to try out new things but I was so impressed with the Eye Roll-On it is most definitely something I will be purchasing again. Let me know if you guys have tried any of these products or if there's anything else that you guys would recommend.

Original Moisturiser | Original Eye Roll-On | Original Face Wash | Original After Shave Balm | Original Face Scrub

THE MAN FLU

Happy Sunday Everyone! Its been a bit of a poo week ... I have the flu or a cold ... no idea but I'm not well that's for sure ☹ I don't really get ill very often but when I do its like the worlds coming to an end! So I thought I would take this opportunity to tell you guys what gets me through The Man Flu! I always get a sore throat when I'm gonna be ill and most of the time I nip it in the bud with a good ol' cup of Lemsip, for some reason Lemsip tastes better when you're ill ... does anybody else feel that? I tend to go for the Lemon and Honey or Blackcurrant ones, my mum bought the Lemon and Menthol one the other day and I was not a fan of that one ... at all. I also saw a Christmassy one in Boots the other day!? Anyway if that doesn't work I know that I'm gonna fall ill. I can normally power through it for a few days but I tend to just crumble after that and lock myself in my bedroom and try to sleep it off. Another good thing to help a sore throat is Honey Tea, which in my case is a blob of honey and some hot water. Honey is really good for you and helps soothe and calm the nerves in your throat. My mum always says she can really tell when I'm poorly because I become very quiet and my appetite dissapears ... over the last few days I've been living off soup and toast. Probably not the best thing in the world because I'm not eating enough and I don't think that really helps but I just don't feel anything else. I don't know if this happens to anyone else but it all seems to get a lot worse towards the evening ... that's when I really start feeling sorry for myself. So I usually pop on the kettle and make myself a Honey Tea or a Lemsip depending on when I had my last one and run myself a bath. A Radox muscle soak is just the best when you're not feeling yourself, the scent isn't overpowering and it's really relaxing. I feel like I'm just rambling now ... but I'm poorly so don't be too hard on me! Anyway I'm gonna go back to watching some bad daytime TV and have some soup! Let me know what you guys do when you're not feeling too good! I'll be back next week hopefully feeling a lot better! 

THE LUSH HAUL

Happy Sunday Everyone! How are we all? It's getting to that wonderful time of year, thats right winter is just around the corner! It was only a few weeks ago that I had to pack away my sunnies because it got super cold really fast! Now as much as I love summer I love winter that little bit more. I love everything about winter, Hot Chocolates, Scarves, Blankets and Baths! Normally I'm a shower kinda guy but that's mainly because I don't get a lot of time to settle down and have a good old pamper session, when I do get the time though I like to go all out! My pamper routine for a winter evening is mainly a face mask, a warm bath and a white hot chocolate! And so it was only right to make a visit to Lush! 

The first think I put into my basket was a Bath Bomb called Dragons Egg, the scent is just amazing! I'm a big fan of citrus smells and this one is extremely lemony, it feels as if it would really wake you up and leave you feeling invigorated! Its pure white on the outside on but don't let that fool you after a while of fizzing away it bursts and changes the colour of your bath water into a lovely warm orange with gold tones!

As you know a pamper night is never complete without a Face Mask! I've tried quite a few that have all worked really well! I always get asked what type of skin I have but if i'm honest I don't really know? My skin isn't overly dry or oily so I guess its just normal/combination? Anyway! I've tried the Love Lettuce, Brazened Honey and The Sacred Truth, my favourite of the three is Love Lettuce and it's the one I've bought the most! But I was feeling wild and so I wanted to try something new! The one I ended up with was Catastrophe Cosmetic which is a super calming and moisturising mask, I think this would be good to pop on after a hard day at work. It mainly consists of blueberries, chamomile and almond oils to help soothe the skin. It also leaves your face glowing which is super lovely!

I then picked up another Bath Bomb called Honey Bee, a fizzer I bet Beyonce stocks up on .. get it? Honey Bee ... Queen Bee? Anyway! This stuff smells soo nice, I'm not a massive honey fan so I was surprised it ended up in the basket but It smelts so good! I'm really excited to use this bomb because it has so many good properties to help cleanse your skin! It has Aloe Vera to help cool the skin, Rhassoul Mud which gives the bomb its natural cleansing properties and the wonder ingredient Honey to help soothe and moisturise!

I heard about Snow Fairy on Zoellas YouTube channel and I can see why she picked it up! This smells so bloody good guys, I would honestly eat the stuff if I could! It smells like a sweet shop, every time I smell it I just want to stuff my face with those pink and blue cola bottles! I think this is released every Christmas and when I went in, there were only a few left so I picked one up straight away. I got the small bottle because I can't see myself using it every day but maybe once in a while as a little treat! I'm gonna have to try really hard not to lick it though!

My next purchase is from the Halloween/Bonfire night collection, I originally wanted to get the Northen Lights Bomb but they were sold out *sad face* I had seen it on the Lush Instagram page and it looked amazing. However the Sparkler Bomb looked really good too so I decided to pick that one up instead. The Sparkler smells absolutely beautiful, the lady at Lush told me that it was scented with Rose-Jam and that once in the bath it begins to crackle and shimmer! I think I'm gonna save this one for a Bonfire Pamper evening!

The last thing that went into my basket was a Bubble Bar! I've never bought a Bubble Bar before but I am a huge fan of a bubble bath so I picked up The Comforter. The bar is massive and I've been told that I can use it more than once which is good news for the wallet! It has a lovely warm and fruity scent which I believe comes from Cassis Absolute and Bergamot Oil ... It smells like blackberries! This I think would be perfect for the ultimate pamper night, it would be super calming and melt your troubles away! Definitely one to use after a long day at work!

Let me know if there's anything from Lush that you guys would recommend! I can't wait to pick up some more Christmassy bits! Have a lovely week guys!

Dragons Egg Bath Bomb | Catastrophe Cosmetic Face Mask | Honey Bee Bath Bomb | Snow Fairy Shower Gel | Sparkler Bath Bomb | The Comforter Bubble Bar

THE NEW BAG

Hello everyone! So its been a while since I've bought myself a new bag, I currently have two at home, a brown canvas holdall with a vintage union jack print and a black pleather bag. I tend to use the black one a lot more because its a really good size, not too big and not to small! But, it has definitely come to the end of its life! It looks so tatty but because I still haven't found one to replace it with I end up taking it with me everywhere anyway!. So I've been scrolling through the internet to  have a look at whats hot in the bag scene, It seems like big bags are in because everywhere I have looked seems to have ginormous bags on sale! But I really need a good standard size, spo after a hours of looking I have picked out my top 5!

Khaki Quilted Holdall -  My first pick is this quilted holdall from Burton, When autumn comes around one of my favourite colours is Khaki, so as soon as I saw this I really I wanted .. no, needed it! I love that they have quilted the fabric to add some texture and I'm also loving the brown leather accents! 

Zara Zip Bag -  I came across this bag when I first began hunting a few weeks ago, I still need to find it in a local store to try it out for size, but I am so in love with this bag. You can't really see the zip detailing in the picture but it's so different to anything I've seen before. I also love the simple stud detailing on the straps!

Brown Leather Look Holdall - This I think is one of my least favourite bags, I love the simplicity of the bag and the rust gold hardware but compared to the others ... it's a bit boring? And a little business man-y? If that makes any sense at all ... Sorry Topman!

Black Small Holdall - This little number from River Island is the perfect size but it's a little wide! So as lovely as it is I don't think I'll end up buying it for every day use, but I do think it would make an amazing overnight bag. #SmallButMighty

Peavie -  Last but most definitely not least is this woven front panel holdall from Dune! I saw this one at the St. Pancras branch in London. When we walked in I set eyes on a black bag I liked but this one is just beautiful and if I'm honest probably my fave from all five bags ... apart from the Zara Zip Bag! It's a really good size, I love the colour and the gold hardware, the woven panel stops the bag from being too plain and also adds a touch of texture and finally I also really love the shape ... can you tell I really like this bag?  

Do you guys have this much trouble finding a bag? #PleaseSayYes! Let me know which one is your favourite, I'd love to know which one you guys would go for!

Khaki Quilted Holdall | Zara Zip Bag | Brown Leather Look Holdall | Black Small Holdall | Peavie

THE LFW TRIP

Happy Sunday everyone! A few weeks ago one of my amazing friends invited me to go London Fashion Weekend with her, I was super excited of course. In fact I was so excited I planned what I was gonna wear the very same night she had asked me ... #EagerBeaver! The day finally came around and me and Suki headed to the train station to set off on our journey, we left quite early in the morning so by the time we got there it had just gone 10am. Now, a few years ago I would have been useless in London because I had absolutely no idea how the tubes work but over the past couple of times that I've been I have really learnt a lot and now I'm an underground pro! The event was at Somerset House but we had a few hours before we needed to pick up our tickets so we did what anyone else would think ... Food and Shopping! Our first stop was Liberty's, I've been to London a few times and I've  always wanted to have a bit of a mooch, so we walked around for a while and had a look at some amazing scarf displays ...  I was too scared to take a picture because this woman was full-on staring at me, sorry guys! 

 

We then headed to Oxford Street and did a little window shopping before we went to Vapiano's for some lunch. Lunch wasn't the highlight of our day, lets leave it at that. But once we had some food in us we picked up a Starbucks and decided to head over to the event ... I really fancied  a frappuccino, it was super warm and I had decided on an all black outfit!

Anyway, we headed off to Somerset House and walked over to the Box Office to pick up our tickets! There was a bit of a kerfuffle at this point because no one knew where our tickets were, I'm not gonna lie, I began to panic a little! Until the lady that was behind the competition came to our rescue and found our tickets!! We were in! However my joy only lasted a while because, well, to me it was kind of like the Clothes Show without the fashion show, which is always the best bit! Nevertheless we still walked around and had a good look at all of the stalls, one stall in particular I was super excited about was 'Jump From Paper' the designs of their bags were just a-mazing! They were one of the most friendliest stalls around and really interacted with their guests! I even got to take away a Polaroid picture with one of the bags! ❥ I've popped some pictures below for you guys to see. They all look like pop-art inspired drawings but they're bags! Mind Blown. We then walked to the back and had a little sit down, my feet were killing me at this point and our train wasn't until 8 in the evening, so we had to come up with a plan!

 

We didn't quite know what to do, we were thinking of going to a park and just chill for the rest of the day but in the end we went to the V&A museum! And it was so interesting, I want to go back again because I am sure that there's something that I've probably missed! We spent most of our time in the courtyard where they had this super cool water feature, it wasn't long before the loafers came off and I had a little dip! ... just the feet, I just re-read that and it sounded like I went for a swim haha! 

After a while the tummies started rumbling so we decided to go to a nearby Nandos! I love their Mediterranean Salad, so I had that with some fries and garlic bread .. so yummy! It then started to get a little dark but we still had two hours before we had to be at the station so we went to Buckingham Palace! I don't know if anyone else is like that but I love doing stuff like that and being all touristy, I also love reading about the history behind everything ... again don't know if that's just me being weird! Anyway after saying goodnight to the Queen! It was time to head home ... all in all it was an amazing day trip despite the few dramas of the day! Big love to Suki for asking me to go!

 xxx

Hope you guys enjoyed this post! Let me know if you guys love being all touristy!