December Empties / Products I've Used Up

Tuesday, 31 December 2013

What better way to round off the year than with an Empties post.  Here are the last bunch of products that will be hitting the recycling bin...

December Books List

A round up of the books I've read this month:...

Xmas Green Beauty Swap!

Monday, 30 December 2013

When I heard that Ria and Tania were organising a Christmas beauty swap, I instantly knew that I wanted to join in.  The swap was open to all...

My Favourite Winter Lip Colours

Monday, 23 December 2013

This has been the first Autumn/Winter where I've really gone all out and experimented with lots of different lip colours.  I'm certainly not...

Review & Swatches: Laura Mercier White Magic Holiday 2013 Collection

Thursday, 19 December 2013

 I've spoken about Laura Mercier's collections before, so I was delighted when I was offered the chance to review some pieces from their...

Currently Loving: Crazy Rumors Gingerbread Lip Balm review - Limited Edition flavour & now in the UK!

Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Back in October, I raved about my first ever Crazy Rumors Lip Balm (the Amaretto flavour, so damn yummy) and how much I loved it so.  A few people...

Luxury Xmas Gift Ideas: Jurlique Limited Edition Rose Body Oil and Freshly Picked Rose Essentials Sets

High-end Australian natural brand, Jurlique, have released a plethora of beautiful gifts for their Christmas range this year.  Featuring festive...

Xmas Gift Idea: Nourish Argan Beauty Collection + 10% Discount Code

Monday, 16 December 2013

One of the most popular 'green' gifts that I've seen featured on blogs and websites this year, has to be Nourish's Argan Beauty Collection. ...

Budget Xmas Gift Idea / Stocking Filler: Liz Earle Christmas Star with Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

If you're on a budget this year or just need to find something small but festive for a stocking filler or Secret Santa, look no further than Liz...

Review: Love Me Beauty Box - December 2013 + 20% Discount Code

Saturday, 14 December 2013

Love Me Beauty's December box contains another great mix of full-sized make-up products and deluxe, high-end skincare samples.  As always, there...

Skincare Review: Trilogy Cream Cleanser, Gentle Facial Exfoliant and Very Gentle Moisturising Cream

Friday, 13 December 2013

Have you ever wanted to try out something from Trilogy's skincare range, but didn't know where to start?  I've been testing out three of their...

Review: So Susan Lacquerlove Launch Box (UK Nail Polish Subscription Box!)

Thursday, 12 December 2013

When the beauty box craze first happened in the UK, many consumers were left wondering when a dedicated make-up or nail polish box would be introduced. ...

Xmas Gift Idea: NEOM Organic Bath & Shower Oil Indulgence Set + 24 Hour Blogger Flash Sale Today

They say that the best things come in small packages and looking at NEOM's Organic Bath & Shower Indulgence Set, I'm certainly inclined to agre...

Review & Swatches: B. at Superdrug - Rich Colour Lip Gloss in Morello, Poppy & Bambi, Vibrant Eye Shimmers in Rockstar & Lizzie and Lenghtening, Defining & Volumising Mascara

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

Every now and then, I spot a new make-up brand in a highstreet/drugstore shop that I can't believe I haven't come across before.  One such instance...

Xmas Gift Idea: Ted Baker Holy Smoke! Candle Gift Set

One of the most popular brands in Boots again this year for Christmas gifts is Ted Baker.  The new Treasured Orchid range is packed full of purse-friendly...

NOTD: Orly Shine On Crazy Diamond & Models Own Prussian Blue

Sunday, 8 December 2013

I've just got back from a weekend of pre-Christmas catch-ups with friends up North, and wanted to share a quick NOTD (or rather NOTW - weekend!)....

Handbag Staple: Mendill Organic Towelettes / Wet Wipes

Friday, 6 December 2013

When it comes to wet wipes, I have two rules.  1.  Use them sparingly and try to stick to using them just for the three Fs (Flights, Festivals...

Currently Loving: Lyonsleaf 100% Natural Beauty Balm and Healing Blend Calendula Cream

Thursday, 5 December 2013

Natural brands are continuing to boom in Britain and show no signs of slowing down.  Lyonsleaf is one such company run by a husband and wife...

Review & Swatches: Liz Earle Healthy Glow Cream Blush in Rose, Light Reflecting Concealer in Medium & Signature Lip Colour in Hibiscus

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Liz Earle's make-up range launched to much fanfare last year and continues to go from strength to strength.  I've mentioned and raved about a...

Luxury Xmas Gift Idea: Yon-Ka Absolute Softness Clutch

Getting ready to fight the annual dry skin battle with Winter?  Yon-Ka's Absolute Softness Clutch promises to rescue you (or your loved ones)...

November Favourites

Monday, 2 December 2013

November seemed to fly past in a blur, but there were a couple of new products that I discovered and immediately fell in love with.  ...

Xmas Gift Idea: Conscious Skincare Sweet Orange and Frangipani Bath Soak review

Looking for a beauty gift for someone who loves ethical, natural/green companies made in the UK and enjoys baths?  Conscious Skincare's luxurious...

November Empties / Products I've Used Up

Sunday, 1 December 2013

Oh yes, another month is over with so it's Empties time once again!  Here are my overall thoughts on these products, including which ones I'll...

November Books List

A round up of the books I've read throughout November:- ...

Xmas Gift Idea: Naked Fake It Gotta Glow Gift Set

Thursday, 28 November 2013

If like me, you're desperately longing for some sunshine but haven't got a holiday booked for near future (sob!), then Naked's new Fake It Gotta Glow...

Luxury Xmas Gift Idea: Neom Harmonise Home Candle review

Monday, 25 November 2013

Neom's Christmas line this year features three ranges of beautiful scents; Christmas Wish, Harmonise and Comforting.   ...

Apivita Review Part 2: 3 in 1 Cleansing Milk, Wine Elixir Face Oil & Express Gold with Pricky Pear Face Masks

Sunday, 24 November 2013

Following on from my previous Apivita reviews, here's the final Part 2!  If you missed Part 1, click here to enjoy a catch up read. ...

Latest In Beauty - The Glamour Beauty Edit Box review

Thursday, 21 November 2013

Latest In Beauty have teamed up with Glamour magazine once again to offer us beauty junkies a quick fix in a box!  The Glamour Beauty Edit...

My Favourite Highlighters

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Highlighters can be strange things.  Pick the wrong one, and you could have a glittery, discoball mess gracing the tops of your cheekbones. ...

Love Me Beauty Box - November 2013 review

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

It's always a good day when a beauty box drops through the letterbox!  Shall we take a closer look at this month's Love Me Beauty box? ...

Green Beauty Characters Tag

Monday, 18 November 2013

Ria from NatuRia Beauty (and the lovely lady responsible for sprucing up my new blog design) tagged me for this one.  I liked the questions...

Xmas Gift Idea: Organic Surge Beauty Bloggers Bundle

Organic Surge are well known and loved here on the blogosphere (I'm most certainly a fan as well and have happily raved about several of their products...

November Magazine Freebies: Nails Inc with Glamour, Orly with Cosmopolitan & Rituals with Marie Claire

Sunday, 17 November 2013

You can always tell when the Christmas/December editions of magazines come onto the stands because they always have some fantastic freebies with them...

Luxury Xmas Gift Idea: Bodhi Bloom Bath & Body Gift Set

Saturday, 16 November 2013

If you've been following my blog for a long time, you'll no doubt already know that I'm a big fan of Bodhi.  This luxury English brand creates...

Apivita Review Part 1: Aqua Vita 24H Moisturising Cream-Gel, Natural Serum, Moisturising Hand Cream & Lip Care with Honey

Friday, 15 November 2013

Apivita are a Greek brand who have been around since 1979.  I'd never heard of them before they came to the UK last year, but they quickly became...

5 Mini Reviews: Essential Care, Pomegranate Organics, Korres, Weleda & Wen

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

Here are five samples that I've used up recently, featuring a mix of haircare, skincare and bodycare.  I plucked them out of my travel bag at...

Luxury Xmas Gift Ideas: Laura Mercier Lumiere d'Ambre and Luxe Colour Portfolio review

Laura Mercier's Christmas Holiday Palettes are well known and coveted every year, but there are many more luxury treats on offer at the LM counter...

Budget Xmas Gift Idea: Studio London Nail It Nail Polish & Effects Collection (Review & Swatches)

Sunday, 10 November 2013

 Studio London Nail It Nail Polish & Effects Collection* (£10, link) Looking for a nail polish gift set that's around the £10 mark, but...

Cold Weather Proofing the Beauty Routine

Wednesday, 6 November 2013

I chop and change the products that I use in my beauty routine all year round, but I take matters more seriously when it starts to get cold. ...

Xmas Gift Idea / Stocking Filler: Tangle Teezer Compact Styler in Pink / Black review

Monday, 4 November 2013

I've mentioned my love for the Original Tangle Teezer a couple of times; that cult plastic hairbrush that makes combing thick or long hair a breeze. ...

October Favourites

Sunday, 3 November 2013

Another month is over, so it's time to recap on those beauty favourites that have been keeping me happy recently:- ...

I Love Fall / Autumn Tag!

Friday, 1 November 2013

The lovely Tania from Bow Tied Beauty recently tagged me in the I Love Fall Tag.  I have to admit that I'm definitely more of a summer lover...

October Empties / Products I've Used Up

Thursday, 31 October 2013

It's Empties time again!  This month I've used up a lot of daily essentials as well as one or two pampering treats.  Here are my overall...

October Books List

A round up of the books I've read throughout October:- ...

Review & Swatches: Nvey Eco Eyeshadow Duo in Mahogany Shroom, Nourishing Bronzer and Hydrating Lip Lustre in Amour Rose

Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Nvey Eco are a natural make-up brand which features Natrue certified organic ingredients in its products.  They're from Australia, but are easily...

The Perfect Night In (with a Neom candle of course)

Monday, 28 October 2013

Despite the advance storm warnings, one can never truly predict how these things will play out, so I hope you're all reading this from somewhere...

5 Mini Reviews: Redken, Antipodes, L'Occitane, Eve Of St Agnes & L'Oreal

Tuesday, 22 October 2013

I have seriously been slacking on the samples front!  My Wonder Woman tin is full to bursting again so it's time to get it back under control. ...

Review & Photos: Foxy Hair Extensions Plaited Hair Band in 4 / Dark Brown

Monday, 21 October 2013

A friend of mine is having a Game Of Thrones themed party for her birthday next week, so I've been attempting to recreate some of the gorgeous...

Magazine Freebies #2 - REN with In Style, L'Occitane with Marie Claire & Eyeko with Glamour

Saturday, 19 October 2013

My mum surprised me with this mini haul of magazine freebies today which definitely put a smile on my face!  I'm sure you've seen these mentioned...

The Mid-Week / Post Flu Pampering Session

Wednesday, 16 October 2013

Rain and cold winds are sweeping across England as I speak, so all I want to do is stay inside where it's nice and warm.  I've been feeling...
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