Sammydress Clothing Review | Summer Collection

Hey Guys!

Today I have a review for you guys on 3 pieces of clothing from Sammydress's summer collection. Sammydress are a global online fashion retail company and have clothing for women, men and kids, and offer the latest clothing in women's clothing, men's clothing, men and women's shoes, bags and accessories, fashion jewellery, lingerie, children's toys, home & living and a variety of lifestyle products and there target as a retail company is 'to provide our global customers with high quality products at competitively low factory direct prices'. To check out more of their products go over to http://www.sammydress.com/.

Sizing

When I was looking at the clothing on the website and looking at what they had in my size I discovered that the sizing is a little different to the UK sizing system so firstly I was a bit flustered as to what size I should select for my different items of clothing, but thankfully after scrolling down the page they have a size conversion chart so that you are able to compare your countries sizes to the sizes of their items available. So therefore the conversion is simple and you don't have to try and guess your size. In UK clothing I'm a size 8 and sometimes a size 6 depending on the type of clothing and where I've brought it from, so on Sammydress I'm a size Medium (6-8).

Receiving the items/shipping time

 

I was sent three items from their summer collection including a tank top/crop top, and two rompers/play-suits. On the website and the emails I received from them it stated that my order could take up to 1-2 weeks to be delivered and I was so impressed that I received the package within 6 days which I did not expect. My parcel was delivered by DHL and there was no fault with the packaging, they were all individually packaged and then put in a bigger envelope seal. None of the package was faulty or damaged and the clothing was packed neatly into different sealed wrappers. So far with the shipping time and how it was packaged and presented I am very impressed. 

 

Customer Service

The customer service at Sammydress has been great! They were so lovely and friendly and if I were to have any problems with the order they were happy to resolve it all for me and help me with any other problems that might have occurred. They are an honest and reliable team and luckily I haven't experienced any problems with the clothing or shipping, but if I did they would be able to help me and resolve the problem quickly. 

 

The overall buying and receiving experience was very good and I'm even more impressed with the clothing itself. 

  

Pineapple Print Tank Top

I chose this item as it is very summery and bright, and I don't have any other tops like it. For summer I like to wear cute little tank tops and pair them with shorts or a  skirt. Most of my tank tops are plain and quite boring compared to this design. I've always liked my summer clothing to be fun and to be bright and colourful! Seeing as its been warming up recently here in England its been perfect to wear when I've been going out. Due to it being a short styled top I've either paired it with some high waisted jeans, high waisted shorts or a skirt.  Because of the design and print of the top I've only been able to pair it with plain and subtle coloured trousers or bottoms like black or navy. Unfortunately due to it being yellow you can't pair it with many other colours but for me that's fine  because my jeans, shorts and skirts are either blue or black or a jean design so therefore it goes with most of my outfits in my wardrobe.

I really like how this top looks on as well, its not too short that your stomach is on constant show but its not too long that it looks to big and oversized. And because of my petite size and not being very busty it suits my figure and doesn't make me feel like I need to make up for what I haven't got. The quality of the top is very good! The material of the top is like any average top and isn't a thin cheap material but isn't really thick either. Its so soft and isn't too tight around the arms or neck. Furthermore, the stitching is great on the top, there isn't any dodgy stitching or missing stitches and it looks like the stitching won't fray or come loose after being washed and ironed. Furthermore, the print on the top looks like it has been done very well and doesn't look like it will start fading after too many washes. You know sometimes when you buy a top and on the front there is a print that has ben pressed on and then after a while of wearing the top it starts to fade, well with this top its been printed differently so it doesn't look like the pattern can fade or start to peel off which is great!

The price of this top is £5.74 which is a great price! Considering the quality and how fitting the top is its better than I expected. If I saw this top in a retail store while I was shopping I'd expect it to be priced around £7.99 or £8.99, so this price is great! :)

I would love to take this top on holiday and wear it on the beach but I have to wait till December so I'll just have to hope for good weather here in England haha :)

Overall Rating: 4

Comfort: 5

Durability: 4

Material Quality: 4
 

Stylish Spaghetti Strap Criss-Cross Elastic Waist Romper 

I have many black dresses but I've never had a black romper/ playsuit before so this is perfect for this summer as it will be a great outfit choice for a meal out or for a night out with friends. What is great about this romper is that you can wear it casually with a pair of slip on ballet shoes or sneakers and then you can dress it up with a pair of heels or boots. It would be so cute for a date night and I'm excited to be able to wear it out so much this summer and take it to university with me, especially for freshers week! I really liked this romper as I knew I could wear it in the day and out at night and it will work for multiple different occasions. My favourite part to this romper is the spaghetti strap criss-cross at the front which covers the chest, because instead of accessorising with a necklace it has already added something to the outfit and a choker would look great with it on a night out. Furthermore, the elasticated waist is great as it accentuates my waist and shows off more of my figure. If the waist wasn't elasticated I wouldn't like this romper as it would be way too oversized and wouldn't look good on me at all. So thankfully the elasticated waist compliments the romper!

The quality of the romper is great! Probably the best quality out of the three items I received. This romper is lined with a silky material on the inside and then the black chiffon material is then stitched on top, so that the material isn't see through and it looks great with the chiffon on top of the black silk lining. Also, to fasten the top part of the romper there is a little button to tighten it and it is a bit fiddly because of how small the button is but its been attached to the romper properly so it doesn't look like it can be pulled off my accident or the button can unravel from the stitching. I think overall the material and quality of this romper is the best I've seen and its so comfortable. The material isn't itchy and you don't have to worry about snagging the material because this material doesn't seem to snag.

When I first saw the romper I thought it would be around £20 but actually its only £7.81 which really shocked me! Due to the quality and design of the romper its looks like it would be priced so much higher! I would buy another romper like this without hesitating! I wore this out to a family meal last Tuesday and it was so comfortable and even when I  was really full and bloated after eating you couldn't even tell :P

I can't wait to wear this out more often and accessorise it with different heels and jewellery. If I was to change one thing about the romper it would be to make the elastic waist a bit tighter as I have a very small and petite waist so it would be nice if it was a bit tighter!

Overall Rating: 4

Comfort: 5

Durability: 4

Material Quality: 5

 

Ethnic Style V-Neck 3/4 Sleeve Leaf Print Romper

I am in love with this romper! This is my favourite piece of clothing from the package and I've worn it so much! Its quite loose fitting around the arms and legs so its very comfortable and isn't restricting. And you can then adjust the waist size with the waist tie and make it more figure hugging around your torso. The quality of the clothing is very good, the material does crease easily and so if its folded up it will wrinkle all over so I've tended to hang it up in the wardrobe to reduce the creases. But due to the type of thin material it is it can leave wrinkles quite easily. The material is thin but the denier is quite high so you can't see through the romper so there were no flashes of my underwear haha! I really like the material of the romper as its light wear and comfortable, its great for packing in suitcases as it hardly takes up any room and doesn't weigh the suitcase down. 

The quality of the romper is good for the thin material it is. In the future after a bit of wear the stiches may start to come undone at the bottom but at the moment the quality is great! Because of the thin material I do have to be careful with the zip because I worry that if I pull too hard the material might tear or the stitches might be forced to come undone, but other than the romper being very delicate and having to be a bit gentle due to the material type and the stitch type the material is great, especially for a summer collection piece.  The pattern of the romper I really like! Instead of just a plain romper I like patterns so that I can pair them with plain shoes or accessories. If I was to change anything about the romper it would be the white tassels on the waist tie. I do like the waist tie as it helps make the romper more figure hugging and adds something to the waistline but I would prefer it if the waist tie was just plain and patterned without the tassels. But other than that the romper is perfect. The price also for this romper is amazing! In Topshop rompers around the same design and style are prices at around £45 to £50 and in New Look they are about £20 so £9.70 for this romper is great! Recently I've been saving up for university so being able to buy good quality clothing for such a great price is perfect!

I love the way this romper looks on, I don't have the best curves and my body shape is very petite but I love the way it shows off my waist and isn't too long on my legs. Its so comfy and because of the material it would be perfect for hot weather conditions like when you go on holiday abroad somewhere. Unfortunately I'm not going on holiday till December but least I can still wear it to summer parties this summer! :)

 

Overall Rating: 5

Comfort: 5

Durability: 4

Material Quality: 5

I love all of these items of clothing from the summer collection and can't wait to wear them now its the summer holidays here in England! If you would like to find out more information on Sammydress and what products they sell check out these links below!

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A big thank you to Sue Davenport for being my photographer and scenery artist!

See you soon lovelies!

Amy xx

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Healthy Snacks In Your Beauty Routine

Hey Guys!

Recently I have noticed a change in the appearance of my skin and its all due to what I've been eating and what healthy snacks I have introduced to my diet. 

It isn't just about looking good on the outside, but also on the inside. Eating nutrient-rich foods can help you look and feel your best :)

So today I'm going to share with you guys 5 healthy snacks that you can add to your beauty routine to achieve that summer glow!

When it  comes to healthy skin you have to consider what your putting in your body before thinking about what to put on your face. For ages if my skin looked dull or dry I would just put on some moisturiser and then put loads of make up on top to make up for the lack of brightness and life in my skin. But recently I've started to consider what type of food I'm eating and how it affects my skin. So by putting this into consideration I started to explore different ways I could eat healthier and bring my skin back to life. For a while I stopped wearing make up and concentrated on getting my skin back to how it should be and ensuring my canvas is healthy. For a while I thought make up would be able to solve my skins problems and I could just cover it up and everything would be okay but then I found that I wasn't feeling healthy and so it clicked that I should be looking after my body and need to think about my diet and what I'm eating, so I started to eat healthier. I started to eat healthy snacks in between meals when I was feeling I needed some food and after a while of changing my diet and eating different foods that are healthier I started to see a difference my skin and other areas. My skin was becoming brighter and I stopped breaking out so much, I had more energy, I was sleeping better and I felt more motivated because I felt so much better. And this was all due to the nutritious food I was introducing to my diet.

One of the first things I changed in my diet is that I stopped drinking fizzy drinks and concentrated juices when I woke up and before I went to bed and replaced them with water, lemon water and green tea. Now every morning when I get up the first thing I do is have a cup of green tea and breakfast and then I get on with the errands and tasks I have set for the day. 

Before I never really used to like drinking water because I thought it was just tasteless and boring but after persuading myself that this would help my skin and it was worth it I forgot about how boring and tasteless it is and now I drink it every day as part of my routine and diet. You won't believe how good you will feel after a diet change and swapping bad foods for nutrient-rich foods until you actually take the step and make the change. 

Its like in art they have to have a clean canvas without any blemishes for the paint to go on smoothly and look flawless, therefore its the same with your face. Your face is a canvas and like any artist you have to ensure the base is as healthy and in the best condition before you can create. 

When you think of a snack you think of something quick and easy that can just fill an empty space like a chocolate bar, or a packet of crisps but instead of thinking of something that can be something quick and easy, think of different types of snacks that you could try that are healthy and then afterwards you won't feel guilty for snacking on something bad instead you will great! 

So here are my 5 healthy snacks for you guys to try so that you can achieve that summer glow!

Walnuts 

When I was younger I never really used to like eating walnuts because I thought they tasted bitter and they weren't very sweet but now I'm eating them all the time! On a Sunday afternoon I always get a cheeseboard down at the local pub and share it with all my family and for ages I used to give my mum the cup of walnuts that came with it but recently I've started eating them myself and I've noticed that my skin appears more moisturised and my complexion is brighter. I'm still not keen on the taste but now I've seen a change in my skin I can deal with the dull taste. Not all healthy snacks taste great but knowing the good they are doing its worth it! 

Walnuts are a great addition to your diet as they are a great super-food! If you just have a quarter cup of walnuts you will get 100% of your daily recommended value of omega 3 fats and within walnuts there are high amounts of copper, manganese, biotin and molybdenum and are full of antioxidants! There are many benefits to eating walnuts including helping with weight control, brain health, heart health, helping with diabetes but most of all they are great for your skin! They will control and bring back the moisture to your skin and will brighten your complexion giving you that summer glow! 

Almonds

We always have some almonds in the cupboard at home to snack on. Sometimes if I'm bored of eating almonds on their own I blend them so they are grounded and I make almond cookies so that I'm still having the healthy nuts in my diet but its a little different and gives me something to do while eating a great snack! If you would like to see my almond cookies recipe let me know in the comments. In almonds there are two fatty acids that are essential which will help with the beauty of your skin. Other than antioxidants they also have plant chemicals and Vitamin E which will help with the protection of your skin and can repair skin damaged by the sun. Furthermore, because almonds have calcium within in helps with absorbing nutrients so when you try other snacks they will be easily absorbed due to also eating almonds. Almonds are even used in beauty products and is a great oil so its the perfect snack for your beauty routine. Great for skin both out and within. I recommend trying Almond milk as well as that is a great way to be getting the same nutrients and properties from the best nut for skin care.

Blueberries

Blueberries are rich in fibre, Vitamins A & C and antioxidants which is great for the skin! No matter which way you eat blueberries whether you eat them on their own raw, or in a smoothie or in a dessert all the nutrients found within the berries will be absorbed and will be great for your skin. I used to suffer really badly with acne in secondary school and for ages I thought it was because of my age but it was actually because of my diet. My diet wasn't very good and I was eating all the wrong foods but when my mum started to buy blueberries I started to eat them when I was feeling hungry at home or after dinner and for ages I didn't see a change and still suffered but then after a while and a bit of perseverance I started to notice a change. My skin still isn't perfect today but my acne has cleared up and I don't suffer the same type of acne break outs I used to. Due to the nutrients and vitamins in blueberries it can help with broken skin and repair the capillaries and heal skin. Blueberries can also balance and control the oil levels in your skin and can neutralise it making your face less oily and reducing spots and blemishes from appearing. 

Chia Seeds

I never thought about trying chia seeds before but when I brought them and actually gave them a try they weren't so bad. They aren't the most appealing looking snack and looks like something you could give your rabbit or parrot but they are actually the best snack to eat for your skin. Due to the nutrients within chia seeds it can help prevent and heal acne which is great for someone like me! My acne has all cleared up now but I still suffer my acne scars on my face, therefore chia seeds should be able to help repair the broken skin and help smooth out my skin. Other than healthy skin and making your skin glow chia seeds are also known for making your hair and nails healthier. Like blueberries chia seeds are rich in fibre, vitamins, protein, minerals and omega 3 fats. Due to the high amount of antioxidants in the chia seeds they are great for repairing skin, and can prevent different problems including aging skin, wrinkles and will reduce damage to the skin. 

Matcha Green Tea 

I love green tea as my morning drink, but I also love matcha green tea. Matcha green tea apparently has 10 times more nutritional value than normal green tea! I don't have matcha green tea very often as I prefer my other favourite snacks but this is still a great snack with a lot of antioxidants and is even an anti-inflammatory so its perfect for the skin. I've even tried face mask recipes with matcha green tea in it as it doesn't just help internally but its great for your skin externally, especially for the red patches. Other than lots of antioxidants matcha green tea also has a big concentrate of chlorophyll which can detoxify the blood and by cleaning the blood and purifying it it means your body's PH levels are better and therefore more oxygen gets around your body and more nutrients get around the body which is great for your skin as more cells can heal and so your skin can repair itself and look healthier. 

And that is how you should achieve your summer glow! Instead of changing make up products to fix the skin problems your facing try changing your diet and giving these 5 healthy snacks a try! I hope this post helped you guys this summer :) 

This post was inspired by Nuts.com, so if you want to find out more on different healthy snacks go and check out there website. Other snacks you could try include goji berries and cacao nibs. To find out more information on these different snacks click on the links :) 

See you soon lovelies!

Amy xx