Book Buys
I popped into town for lunch with my boyfriend at the weekend, he wanted to go in Waterstones, but of course it was me who couldn't resist buying things in there... It appears to be physically...
View ArticleReview: Yves Rocher Sérum Végétal Wrinkles & Radiance Day & Night Cream*
I was recently sent a couple of products from the Wrinkles & Radiance Smoothing Care line in Yves Rocher's new Sérum Végétal range; I've been using the Day & Night Creams* for a month now, so...
View ArticleReview: Jerome Alexander Magic Minerals All-In-One Powder*
I was recently sent a compact of Jerome Alexander's Magic Minerals*, which is described as a "Mineral Powder with Foundation, Correctors & Concealer all-in-one" - it sounded like a super-easy...
View ArticleTop Five | Lip Colours for Spring
This post occurred to me on one of those four days we had last week when it looked as though Spring might finally have sprung... Then, of course, we went back to grey, rainy days and the whole idea...
View ArticleBorn Pretty Store 5-Piece Cosmetic Brush Set*
A couple of weeks ago, the lovely people over at Born Pretty Store offered to send me a few bits and pieces to try and review; one of the items I chose was this 5-Piece Cosmetic Brush Set*, as my...
View ArticleWishlist | The White Company
I'm having a bit of a moment, lately, with The White Company; so many beautiful things I absolutely do not need but desperately want nonetheless! There's just something about the clean, simple lines...
View ArticleEmpties | April 2015
Yep, another month over, another payday has rolled around (and not a moment too soon!), and I'm here right on cue with another installment of my beauty empties! If you want to have a little peek at the...
View ArticleScrapbooking
This is something a little different, but something I've been meaning to share for a few weeks now; I've started a scrapbook this year as I really want a kind of record of what I get up to, I think...
View ArticleJune 2015 Magazine Freebies [UK]
After a very quiet month for magazine freebies last month, the June issues (on sale in May!) are upping the game quite considerably! I love a good magazine freebie, although they are the main reason I...
View ArticleNOTD: Purple Holo
It's been quite some time since I've shared a NOTD post on Just Jess - sadly, I can't wear nail polish at work, so I just don't get the opportunity to paint my nails as often as I used to! It does make...
View ArticleReview | Born Pretty Store Crystal Bright Eyeshadow Pencil*
Born Pretty Store recently very kindly sent me some products to trial and review; one of these was their Crystal Bright Eyeshadow Pencil* in shade #19. This is actually described as a 2-in-1 lipstick...
View ArticleWishlist | April Showers Bring May Flowers
We're well into the month of May now and, as the old saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers" - we certainly had our share of April showers here in the UK, so it seems only fair that we have...
View ArticleReview | Dr. Organic Pomegranate Body Wash
Ever on the look-out for SLS-free products, I picked up Dr Organic's Pomegranate Body Wash on some kind of offer in Holland & Barrett's, quite a while back now - it's been sat in my basket of...
View ArticleSix Mini Reviews #13 | Balance Me, Aussie, GLAMGLOW & more
Yet again, I've been working hard to clear out some of my stash of samples; I'm actually making quite a considerable dent in them now which is nice, although I still have plenty to go at! Have a read...
View ArticleJewellery | Born Pretty Bracelet*
I'm a real jewellery lover, I don't wear it as often as I'd like as I can't wear it at work, but I'm always keen to add pretty pieces to my collection for my days off! I was recently sent this lovely...
View ArticleGet Lippy | Lip-Care Must-Haves
The lips are some of the thinnest skin on the body, which means they are particularly prone to feeling the effects of the elements; sun, wind, air conditioning and central heating all take their toll,...
View ArticleReview | Dr. Jart+ Pore Refine Tight Effect Toner
I received this full-sized bottle of Dr Jart+ Pore Refine Tight Effect Toner in a Birchbox some time last year, but as I already had two toners in use, I decided to save it until I'd finished a bottle;...
View ArticleFive Things To Know Before You Epilate
With summer fast approaching (in theory, at least), a lot of women are starting to think about hair removal - bare legs and bikini season mean many of us want to be silky-smooth in preparation. I've...
View ArticleWishlist | Etsy Homewares
There's something about the warmer, brighter days that makes me want to have a good ol' clear-out and fill my life with pretty, practical things; my plans for today involve a lovely spring-clean of my...
View ArticleReview | Organic Surge Volume Boost Shampoo & Conditioner
Constantly on the look-out for new SLS-free products to try, I decided to take advantage of a recent Organic Surge discount code to try a couple of products I've been meaning to order for months; their...
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