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December Books List

Thursday, 31 December 2015

To finish off the year, here's a look at the books that I've read this month:-

Monday, 21 December 2015

Ready to let your hair down on Christmas Eve? Whether you'll be with friends or family (or both!), here are some must-have party accessories to add a bit of sparkle and bling to your look.

Sunday, 20 December 2015

Luxury Festive Candles from Origins & Molton Brown

This is it folks - the last Christmas Gift Guide post for 2015! To finish the series off, I have two wonderfully festive and ultra luxurious candles from Origins and Molton Brown to really spoil someone with.

Teens can be notoriously difficult to buy for if they haven't already told you what they would like, so here are some last minute gift ideas that could be considered as safe and easy options. And of course, these gifts are suitable for all ages, not just teens!

Saturday, 19 December 2015

As it's the very last shopping weekend before Christmas, it's time to get those final orders placed as we count down to the 25th. Here are some last minute luxury stocking filler / small gift ideas from one of my favourite high-end, beauty accessory brands, Tweezerman.

Thursday, 17 December 2015

Shopping for a Pamper Queen, or someone who could really use a luxury, pampering gift to help them relax? Aveda's Uplifting Moments Gift Set ticks all the right boxes.

Wednesday, 16 December 2015

When a cake company gets in touch and asks you if you'd like to try out some its wares, you don't hesitate to say yes. And so, this is how I was introduced to the online wonders of Sponge who deliver delicious cakes straight to your door.

Gift Ideas & Stocking Fillers for Aromatherapy Fans from Tisserand

Whether you're into aromatherapy or not, Tisserand's Christmas Collection this year is sheer pleasure for the senses. These are all ideal small gifts or stocking fillers for vegan/green beauty friends, and everything is under £13.

Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Fellow tea lovers unite! Here are three easy gift ideas from the online artisan experts, Adagio Teas, which will bring a smile to anyone who appreciates a good quality cuppa with a twist.

Monday, 14 December 2015

Nail art is hugely popular as a gift idea and MoYou London have an extensive and varied range of kits and stamping plates to suit everyone's tastes and budgets.

Sunday, 13 December 2015

I've used the Pink Clay Konjac sponges many times over the years in my skincare routine, but I wasn't aware of their other products until recently. Their Angel Cloth won a CEW Beauty Award this year and with it being angel shaped, well I just had to include it as a Christmas Gift Idea!

Saturday, 12 December 2015

&Beauty Spa/Salon, John Lewis, Birmingham

The other evening I was invited to an exclusive blogger event to have a look at the &Beauty spa/salon at John Lewis, Birmingham, and to try out some of the beauty treatments available.

Thursday, 10 December 2015

The Vegan Kind Lifestyle Box - December 2015 / #TVK26

After taking advantage of The Vegan Kind's Black Friday offer on their past boxes, I decided to treat myself further and took out a subscription to their monthly lifestyle box. The December box arrived a few days ago and it did not disappoint!

Wednesday, 9 December 2015

Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Gift Ideas for Skincare Fans

Skincare can be something of a minefield to shop for, especially when it comes to deciding what to buy for someone else, so my Gift Guide this year includes a 'suitable for everyone' product, as well as some lovely luxury suggestions.

Tuesday, 8 December 2015

You Beauty Discovery Box - December 2015 review

The December beauty boxes are always ones that I look forward to, and I'm more than pleased with You Beauty Discovery's offering this month.

Looking for a baby related gift to give to a new mum/parent? Look no further, NAIF's The Bubbles Gift Set is all you need.

Monday, 7 December 2015

Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Gift Ideas for Makeup Lovers

Shopping for a makeup lover this year? Here's my Christmas Gift Guide just for them - I've included gifts which are suitable for Stocking Fillers, Secret Santas as well as some gorgeous limited edition pieces. Everything is £30 and under!

Wednesday, 2 December 2015

November was another great month for discovering some new beauty favourites and there's a little bit of everything in this post, from makeup to skincare to haircare. Enjoy!

Tuesday, 1 December 2015

Pinks Boutique Ultimate Renewal Eye Cream review

Pinks Boutique are one of my favourite British natural/green brands for luxury pampering products, but I feel that their skincare is incredibly underrated on the blogosphere. To remedy this, I wanted to shine my reviewing spotlight onto their new eye cream.

Monday, 30 November 2015

A round-up of the books that I've read this month. A bit of a mixed bag!

November Empties / Products I've Used Up

Ready for another Empties post? Here are all of the products that I managed to use up this month, my final thoughts on them and whether I'll be repurchasing any again or not.

Sunday, 29 November 2015

Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Eylure Advent Calendar review

There are more beauty themed advent calendars than ever before this year, with many being a mixed selection of goodies. For false lash lovers however, Eylure's strictly Limited Edition Advent Calendar is an absolute treat.

Thursday, 26 November 2015

Waitrose have recently released a brand new own-brand toiletries line called the Heritage Collection. I love anything floral and vintage-inspired, so when I saw the packaging for these, well I had to try them out.

Wednesday, 25 November 2015

4 Home Fragrance Gift Ideas from Bomb Cosmetics, Pinks Boutique, Connock London & La Montana

Home fragrance, be it in scented candle form, a diffuser or a wax melt, is always one of my favourite things to give as a gift at Christmas because it evokes a sense of being all cosy and warm at home. Here I have four different gift options to share with you, ranging from the budget friendly to the #feelingspendy.

Tuesday, 24 November 2015

Living Nature Nourishing Body Wash review

The weather has turned bitterly cold and crappy here in England, so it's the perfect time to begin to share some of my newly discovered Winter Skin Saviours. First up, I want to recommend this luxurious and seriously good, skin softening body wash from Living Nature.

Friday, 20 November 2015

NEOM Perfect Night's Sleep Pillow Mist review

Virtually everyone could benefit from getting some more sleep, as we all seem to be leading busier and more stressful lives these days. NEOM's new Perfect Night's Sleep Pillow Mist is something that I would love to find under the Christmas tree.

Thursday, 19 November 2015

UK Magazine Freebies: Glamour with Clinique, Elle with Benefit & Harper's Bazaar with Estee Lauder - December 2015

I'm super late on the magazine bandwagon as I've only just managed to pick all of these up, but my oh my - there are some awesome freebies on the stands this month!

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Christmas Gift Guide 2015: 3 Christmas Gift Ideas Under £20 from Fat Face - For Him, For Her & For the Home

Today is the beginning of my Christmas Gift Guide series for 2015! I'll be featuring these present ideas in between my usual beauty posts to give you some shopping inspiration, and I'll be recommending a wide and varied range of brands, from the budget friendly to the super luxury and high-end. To kick things off, I have three affordable gift ideas from the British lifestyle brand, Fat Face.

Monday, 16 November 2015

You Beauty Discovery November & A Beautiful World A/W Sampler Box 2015 review

A bit of a belated post this month, but I wanted to give a quick overview of two beauty boxes that I've purchased recently! One's my usual You Beauty Discovery Box, and the latter is my first A Beautiful World Sampler Box.

Thursday, 12 November 2015

Aveda Invati Exfoliating Shampoo, Thickening Conditioner & Scalp Revitaliser review

In a bid to thicken up my fine hair, I've put Aveda's much loved and often talked about Invati haircare range through its paces over the past month. Here are my tried and tested thoughts!

Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Naturisimo Absolutely Flawless Makeup Disovery Box - Review

The newest Discovery Box from Naturisimo has been released, and it features a special edit of bestselling natural and organic makeup to get you looking flawless for all those upcoming Christmas parties. Let's take a closer look!

Thursday, 5 November 2015

Unbelievable Health Bee Prepared Daily Defence Immune Support & Max Strength Immune Support review

Cold and flu season is sadly upon us, but if you want to give your immune system a natural based helping hand this Winter, read on!

Tuesday, 3 November 2015

Another month has passed us by, so it's time for me to share my October Favourites. It was a great month for new discoveries so this edit features a good mix of both makeup and skincare.

Monday, 2 November 2015

It's Empties time once again! I didn't manage to finish off as many products as I would have liked to, but a small Empties post is better than no Empties right? Here's what I used up last month.

Friday, 30 October 2015

Roger & Gallet Gingembre Rouge Fresh Shower Gel & Eau Fraiche Fragrance review

I'm not a fan of these colder, darker evenings, so I'm bringing some summery light into my bathroom by using these two fresh and uplifting products from Roger & Gallet's Gingembre range.

Thursday, 29 October 2015

Halloween is by far one of the most fun times of the year to play dress up, so I've rounded up a couple of my favourite makeup essentials to make your night even more spook-tacular!

Wednesday, 28 October 2015

Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Aveda & Look Good Feel Better

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and as always, there are many brands donating to the cause through the sale of special promotional products. In this post, I've reviewed a bestselling hand cream from Aveda and two gorgeous makeup brushes from Look Good Feel Better.

Tuesday, 27 October 2015

Schwarzkopf got2b Mind Blowing Xpress Dry Styling Spray, Fast Dry Hairspray, Powder'ful Volumizing Powder & All Star 10 in 1 Styling Treatment review

On the hunt for some new hair styling products that won't break the bank? I've been testing out this budget-friendly lot from Schwarzkopf's got2b range to see how they compare to my usual products.

Monday, 26 October 2015

Real Techniques Collector's Edition Eyelining Brush Set review

When it comes to shopping for great quality, stylish and affordable makeup brushes, you'll be hard pressed to find anything that ticks all of those boxes quite like Real Techniques does. Their Limited Edition Eyelining Set is a welcome addition to my brush collection.

Thursday, 22 October 2015

Dr Renaud Carrot Radiance Discovery Set review

Everyone knows that carrots are good for you, but did you know that they may be a good ingredient to have in skincare? Neither did I, so I wanted to put it to the test with the Discovery Set from Dr Renaud's Carrot Radiance range.

Wednesday, 21 October 2015

Phyto Phytokeratine Extreme Exceptional Mask & Exceptional Cream review

Do you have dry, brittle and/or super damaged hair? If the answer's yes, then this week's Mid-Week Pamper Treat post is especially for you as it features two potentially holy grail products from the luxury haircare brand, Phyto.

Tuesday, 20 October 2015

Review & Swatches: Lily Lolo Mineral Foundation in Barely Buff, Pressed Bronzer in Miami Beach & Natural Lipstick in Love Affair

I have mentioned my love for Lily Lolo many times on the blog, and I've recently been testing out a few more products from their fantastic mineral makeup line. Here are thoughts on these three!

Monday, 19 October 2015

What's On My Bedside Table? The Beauty Edit

Amidst a pile of books, USB cables, pens and cotton buds, you'll find these products scattered somewhere on my bedside table as I like to use them before heading off to the land of nod.

Friday, 16 October 2015

You Beauty Discovery Box October 2015 review

Despite ordering my You Beauty Discovery Box on the 1st of this month, it's only recently arrived so this is a somewhat later than anticipated review! Nevertheless, I'm really happy again with the choices that I made for this box.

Thursday, 15 October 2015

I don't often go in for all of these 'National Day' of such and such stuff, but a whole National Chocolate Week? Hell yes! Here are three chocolate themed beauty products to indulge in.

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

New In from Weleda, Origins, He-Shi & Caudalie

I've been trialling a lot of new products recently, so I thought I'd post about these four first as they've quickly become new favourites of mine.

Monday, 12 October 2015

Naturisimo De Stress & Unwind Discovery Box review

Naturisimo's latest limited edition Discovery Box is called De Stress and Unwind, and it features some lovely luxury beauty and lifestyle products to help you relax at home. There's something for everyone in here, so grab a cuppa and take a closer look at what you'll find inside.

Saturday, 10 October 2015

Dr Organic Dead Sea Mineral Bath Salts review

If you read my September Empties post, you'll have noticed that I've ran out of my beloved Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts. Whilst the full size tub is on my Christmas wishlist, I decided to purchase a similar, but much more budget friendly option from Dr. Organic to keep me going in the meantime.

Thursday, 8 October 2015

Antipodes Rejoice Light Facial Day Cream & Hosanna H2O Intensive Skin-Plumping Serum review

Throughout Organic September last month, I've been trialling this skincare duo from the much loved natural New Zealand brand, Antipodes. Here are my thoughts on these two blogger favourites.

Wednesday, 7 October 2015

I'm a little late with my September Favourites (I'm blaming this horrible flu!), but here they are - my personal edit of all of the beauty products that I have been particularly loving recently.

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