March Empties
March has been a funny old month; it seems to have just run away on me without me really knowing where it's gone! I'm pretty much all settled in at work now and have been doing quite a few extra shifts...
View ArticleFOTD: Purple Haze
I was recently sent a selection of cosmetics from W7's range, one of which was the 'Purple Haze' Eyeshadow Palette; I'm actually a huge lover of purple eyeshadow so I was really pleased to see this...
View ArticleJoyful Dresses
The weather today suggests the north of England may have had what Spring it's going to get, but I'm ignoring the facts and looking at pretty Spring dresses with unrivalled optimism. Joy have some...
View ArticleReview: Neal's Yard Lip Gloss in 'Goji Berry'
This wee lipgloss tube was a freebie with Marie Claire last month (the April issue with Katy Perry on the cover, if you happen to see it still in the shops!) - I did intend to review it much sooner so...
View ArticleRecipe: White Chocolate Brownies
Doing a spot of baking on Friday, I decided to try something a little different, on a suggestion my step-son made a few weeks back; White Chocolate Brownies. I basically followed the exact same recipe...
View ArticleNARS & Guy Bourdin 'Crime of Passion' Palette
I was incredibly lucky recently to win the beautiful Crime of Passion palette by NARS & Guy Bourdin, from the lovely Nuala at Dolled Up London - thank you so much Nuala! ♥The collaboration between...
View ArticleReview: Sanctuary Spa Hand Cream
Shopping for stocking fillers for myself just before Christmas last year (one of the many pleasures of being an adult!), I picked up Sanctuary Spa's Hand Cream in Boots on something as a whim, as the...
View ArticleFOTD: In The Light
It's been a while since I've shared a FOTD post just because, rather than as part of a review of a particular product, but recently I was inspired by a post by Kate over at Gh0stparties and decided to...
View ArticleSix Mini Reviews #4: The Body Shop, Bochéry, Viktor & Rolf & More
Once again, I've managed to amass a few samples which I've used up; I've actually had this little heap quite a while but for one reason or another, never quite got round to writing about them... Until...
View ArticleReview: Montagne Jeunesse Black Seaweed Peel Off Masque*
I was recently sent a couple of Montagne Jeunesse's new face masks to try out, one of which was their Black Seaweed Peel Off Masque with Laver Seaweed and Sea Buckthorn. I have to admit I was pretty...
View ArticleTag: The 'Not Another Tag!' Tag
The lovely Hayley created this rather tongue-in-cheek tag which I thought was quite good fun; so, although I've not actually been tagged to answer the questions, I thought I would anyway - what a...
View ArticleNOTD: Barry M LE 50 Years of Superdrug!
I knew as soon as I saw it that I was going to have to pick up the Limited Edition Nail Paint Barry M have released in celebration of Superdrug's 50th Birthday, which is now available in Superdrug...
View ArticleSleek 'Showstoppers' Palette
Happy Bank Holiday Monday, and I hope you've all had a lovely Easter weekend! Today I'm sharing another Limited Edition product released in celebration of Superdrug's 50th birthday; the Sleek Makeup...
View ArticleReview: Montagne Jeunesse Hot Spring Sauna Face Masque*
A couple of weeks ago I reviewed Montagne Jeunesse's new Black Seaweed Peel Off Masque; today I'm going to share my thoughts on the second of their new face masks, the Hot Spring Sauna...
View ArticleNOTD: Models Own 'Swan'
This weekend, I went to the wedding of a friend from school; It was a beautiful day and it was good to see some people I've not seen in a couple of years. It also made me feel really old! It's almost...
View ArticleEmpties: April 2014
Okay, I promise, no clichéd comments about how fast the year is going by and how I can't believe tomorrow will be MAY (although it is, and I can't...) April has been another busy month for me,...
View ArticleReview: Premae Balance Rescue Cleansing Gel Face Wash*
The lovely folks over at Baobella Boutique recently sent me a bottle of Premae Balance Rescue Cleansing Gel Face Wash* to try out. Designed with Oily/Combination skintypes in mind, the cleanser sounded...
View ArticleReview: W7 City Slicker Eye Make-Up Remover*
I was recently sent a few W7 bits and pieces to try out, one of which was their City Slicker Eye Make-Up Remover*; I wasn't even aware W7 did any skincare products so I was pretty keen to see how this...
View ArticleDotty For Polka Dots!
I'm not sure what it is but I'm utterly obsessed with polka dots at the moment; from Topshop's super-cute make-up packaging, right through to every spotted accessory, I want them all! Here are some of...
View ArticleSix Mini Reviews #5: The Body Shop, Vichy, REN & more
I've been making more progress in my quest to clear my stash of samples, so here are another six I've finished up and cleared out! I'm sharing my thoughts on each product, along with whether I'll be...
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