Micheal Kors/Rose Radiant Gold

This is my fave winter fragrance.

I love so many of the MK fragrances but the Rose Radiant Gold has to be my go to at the moment. 

It's a real mix of warm florals and musk, a heady long lasting fragrance which really does last on the skin. Really great for day or nighttime wear and one I'll keep going back to. I really loved the Glam Jasmine and it's very similar to that. If you prefer more citrus or fresh take a look at the other fragrances in the gold collection.  

The bottle is one you'll want displayed on your dresser too a gorgeous rose gold glass bottle with the unmistakable MK embossed lid. 

Have you tried the new Gold Collection? 

Shop the entire range here: here

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Viktor & Rolf BONBON

Viktor & Rolf BONBON is as you'd expect from the name a delicious confectionery scent. 

The main notes are caramel mandarin and peach and it smells good enough to eat.

Viktor & Rolf describe the scent as.....

"BONBON eau de parfum by Viktor & Rolf, a timeless sensation inviting a pure and absolute pursuit of pleasure. She who wears BONBON, dresses herself in perfume while creating her own story. She is empowered, beautiful and complete. Caramel characterizes the scent's evolution. From inception to completion, the caramel notes mature from a sharp, edible top note to softer and milkier in the middle then darkening to add depth to the base note. 
A pure delight, a haute confection" 
 

How gorgeous is this gift set?

 Shaped like a cracker it's super glittery and so gorgeous. It's so luxurious and showcases the products beautifully.

 

You can shop this gift set at  The Fragrance Shop 

it retails at £79.50 for the 30ml size perfume with the body lotion and shower gel inclusive. 

 

The fragrance is also available to buy on it's own in 30, 50 and 90ml bottles. 

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Christmas & New Year 2015 What I Wore.....

Thank you for all the lovely likes and comments on all my outfits posts throughout December, I promised you I'd put together an outfit post to give you all the details on where my outfits were from.

Hitting the O2 to see Anthony Joshua fight was absolutely brilliant. If you've never been to a Boxing match before I cant recommend it enough. I wanted to dress up a little bit but not so much as if i was going on a night out, it's usually a good few hours and many of those could be spent standing up cheering so you need to opt for comfort too!

Blazer (sold out but similar) here: Fashion World
Cami Top: New Look
Petite Jeans: New Look
Wedges: New Look

We also celebrated our 3 year anniversary whilst in London and I had so many questions on where my dress was from.

I felt so comfortable in this dress and it was perfect for wearing out to dinner as the tie front detailing hid a multitude of sins.

Dress: 'Knot A Chance' by Oh So Polly
Shoes:  Haze Mesh Heels by Kurt Geiger

This claret red dress was worn for my Christmas night out with the girls, it was really comfy and again the sleves added extra warmth for the time of year.

Teamed with my trusty strappy black heels as linked in above.
Dress: Pretty Little Thing

This navy blue dress will be something you can wear time and time again, genius idea. It's a multiway dress that you can apparently style 100 different ways. 

I've worn this twice now creating totally different looks on each occasion. This was for New Years Eve. 

Dress: (sold out but same dress in different colour) 

Missguided 

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Lovelies!

I took a well earned break from my blog and work over the festive period, its back to normality this week and boy it's been a struggle. 

So excited for 2016. 

I have some posts coming up featuring some fab products I was lucky enough to receive for Christmas, along with some outfit posts from the festive season.

xoxoxo

Garnier/Oil Beauty Range

I'm all about keeping my skin super hydrated especially in the colder months, I am addicted to these Oil Beauty products from Garnier*

Oil Beauty are both oil infused with Argan, Macadamia, Almond and Rose, and the result is simply amazing. I'm addicted to scent too, lasts all day on the skin. The scrub is gentle enough to use every day if you want to, although the scrub does pack some bigger particles which give a real good exfoliation. Great for the day before you apply your faux glow.

The nourishing lotion features a super handy pump, making application so easy. The lotion glides into the skin with ease and leaves a real glow without a hint of shimmer in sight. It has a real spa luxury feel to it and I am loving it.

Shop the entire range for different skin types by clicking here the lotion starts at around £5.25 for a 250ml bottle, and the scrub is £7.49.

Have you tried any of the Oil Beauty range? 

xoxoxo

*PR Samples

BeautySoClean/Cake Pop Scented Conditioning Brush Cleaner

Do you ever clean your make up brushes?

I am really good at keeping mine clean but I know some of you struggle to find the time, well fear not I have found the solution!

Make up brushes harbour bacteria and ultimately that all ends up on your make up palettes and then back on your skin, yuk.

Peaches & Cream in Liverpool are an official seller of the amazing BeautySoClean Conditioning Brush Cleaner, and it's Cake Pop scented, whats not to love?!

Personally I'd recommend you clean all your brushes thoroughly before you use this on your brushes, then after each use or every couple of days you can simply spray this onto the brush it's self and simply wipe it across some tissue  to remove any residue. This is also really handy if your using a limited amount of brushes and need to switch your brushes quickly and easily.

Shop the brush cleanser from the Peaches and Cream online store here and it's £6.99 for a 60ml bottle. If you'd like to treat your make up to some cleaning mist you can shop the other products in the range at the BeautySoClean online shop.

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Clarins/Instant Light Lip Comfort Oils

They're back! 

We know what we love and by popular demand Clarins have brought back these gorgeous Instant Light Lip Comfort Oils & they're here to stay!

The oils were released as part of a previous collection and were only around for a limited time, If your a fan of them already then you'll know why. If you've not treated yourself yet, then get them on your Christmas list, they are a lip essential. The velvet tipped applicator makes applying this oil so easy, and the consistency isn't as you'd expect, it's not runny like oil, or sticky like gloss. To say you cant feel them on the lips wouldn't be an honest review, but they are super hydrating and they just glide onto the lips so easily. 

It's so comfortable on the lips and lasts a good few hours without needing a touch up. 

The clever people at Clarins have combined their unbeatable facial oils into these lip oils, I'm sure you've also reached out for an oil to re hydrate your skin and the lips are no different. 

These will now be a staple in my handbag for daily nourishment. 

The oils currently only come in two varieties, 01 Honey which deposits no colour on the lips, just a lovely clear glossy finish, where as the 02 Raspberry shade deposits a hint of colour on the lips, so if you like pink or red tones then opt for this one. 

Shop the lip oils via the Clarins website by clicking here at just £18 each they really are a luxury & they'll ensure your lips are perfect for the mistletoe season ;) 

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*PR Samples

Ugg/Ellee Boots

I've always longed for a pair of proper Uggs, I've been guilty of buying really cheap versions in the past, and they just don't last or keep your feet warm. 

When I visited Chesire Oaks Designer Outlet recently I was drawn to the Ugg store, I think these were meant to be mine... I had my eye on these last year but at £175 they were rather pricey, seems having a bit of patience paid off as I picked these up in the outlet shop for just over £100! 

These are the womens Ellee Boots, and I was drawn to them because of the turn down tops, the exposed sheepskin, I hate the plain uggs and the ankle style height suits my legs shape much better, if like me your short then try a pair of ankle style they are much more flattering! 

You'll be lucky to find this exact style unless you come across them online in your size or if you are heading to the outlet, however Ugg have brought out this years version, I am in love with these but I do think they are probably more prone to look grubby and at almost £300 they are really pricey for winter boots. 

These are the Patten Boots

You can shop around for my Ellee Boots by clicking here and the Patten Boots can be bought by clicking here

Remember genuine Uggs only come in half sizes, there are so many fakes so make sure you buy from an authorised retailer. 

Beauty Advent Calendars 2015/My Top Picks

It's that time of year again, gone are the days of chocolate advents, last year was really the first year that took the beauty advent world by storm, and this year the offerings seem to be bigger and better. 

I have done some research to bring you, what I think in my opinion are the best on the market, some of them are 12 day countdowns, and some are the full 24/25 days. I have two on my wish list although they aren't the cheapest so I'm not sure I'll end up with either this year! 

Click on the calendar title to head straight to the relevant page to buy the one that takes your fancy....

This has to be one of my two fave's... 

Charlotte Tilbury's The Book Of  Make Up Magic £149 

£149 will buy you 12 of Charlotte's most cult products, she's even as an added treat added in her Magic Face Cream for us to try before it launches in stores. 

Here's the full list of contents.....

You'll get some of Charlotte's famous skincare, lipsticks, wonderglow, and many more. This is a 12 day countdown so you can start it at the beginning of December or save it till the end. 

If you think that one's exciting, take a look at this....

Jo Malone £260

Contains a mix of cologne, creams and more. The full product list hasn't been revealed and If you can find one of these snap it up it's amazing value for money. 24 Days of treats, and it's just sold out on the Jo Malone site so you might have to do some digging to find it. 

I'm sure it must be sold out due to my other half buying me the last one right? 

The beautiful Georgian style townhouse encases all your beloved JM scents, real luxury this one. 

Lush 12 Days Of Christmas £49.95

Crammed full of bath and body treats this is a must for Lush fans, for me this one isn't so good as I don't have a bath so can never make the most of all the lovely bombs. Christmas editions are included in this advent so your getting a real treat. 

Liberty £149

Liberty is home to a whole host of luxury brands and they have combined the lot in this gorgeous advent this is for those of you who love a little luxury be it body or home products. 

From Dermalogica to Eve Lom it's all in here. 

The fab Liberty print and drawers finish the look, and it looks fab on display. 

No7 Beauty Advent £38

No7 fans will love this years offering and for under £40 its fab value for money, contains a huge selection of cult and best selling products, even some lash curlers! Aptly named the 25 beauty wonders this will keep you going for the whole of December. 

I could sit here all day and go through all the different offerings, there are so many this year I've linked in some others here for you: 

Yankee Candle Various Versions To Choose From

Benefit Party Poppers £37.50

The Body Shop £60

Selfridges £95

M&S Beauty Advent £25 (when you spend £25 on beauty)

With a calorie free option of counting down to Christmas what's not to love about these unconventional countdowns? 

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Clarins/The Essentials Festive Palette 2015

I have to say the festive make up that hits stores always gets me so excited, being able to add glitter and go OTT with the sparkle at this time of year is totally acceptable. 

I am loving this beautiful festive edition of Clarins Essential Palette*, designed to take you from office to bar in one compact. With a variety of matte and satin shades you can opt for a muted daytime nude look, or vamp up the glam with the gorgeous deep purple and that gold....

There's even a handy guide in the box which if your a bit unsure of where to apply each shade even that's covered. I'll be creating some eye looks in the run up to the festive season so keep your eyes peeled. 

This years palette has been created with the world in mind, each one comes with a  unique code which once you enter online a tree will be planted in the Brazil rain forest, and Clarins will even send you a certificate, so you can buy this knowing that your helping the planet as well as giving a real luxury gift. 

Check out the full report on how Clarins are helping the planet, and shop the palette at the Clarins Website for just £35, if last year is anything to go by these are never around long so snap one up while you can. 

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*PR Sample

Jo Malone/Candles & Cologne!

As I was lucky enough to get all these goodies for my 30th Birthday I thought they warranted a post of their very own. 

If you've never experience a Jo Malone product, your missing out. The candles are sheer luxury and fill your home with the most beautiful fragrances. Floral, fresh or fruity there's something for everyone. 

The Peony & Blush Suede Cologne is beautiful, a powdery floral with top notes of red apple really compliment the floral peony tones and the suede. I've had so many people ask me what this is when I'm wearing it and the staying power is pretty impressive to, I'd say 4-6 hours. 

The Velvet Rose & Oud Candle is part of the intense fragrance collection from JM, they are more expensive than the standard home candles and they come in black glass rather than clear, the Velvet Rose & Oud is a really nice scent for autumn as it's really warming, the rose being the predominant smell there's also undertones of clove, praline and Oud wood. If you tend to go towards musky scents this will be one for you. 

The Pomegranate Noir candle was a really touching gift to receive as not only is it one of my all time fave smells, but it was engraved, I don't actually think I'll ever be able to burn it! If you like fruity scents then this will be one for you to try out, pomegranate, raspberry and plum make up this beautiful scent, also hints of lily keep it nice and fresh. 

I would love to treat myself  (the house) to a deluxe candle, although if my other half reads this he may just stop me from going in there when we hit London in December....

Shop the fragrance in 30ml & 100ml sizes here & all the candles can be found here

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Urban Decay/Naked 3 Palette & Swatches

I'm a huge fan of the Urban Decay Naked Collection, and this palette doesn't disappoint. 
The wait for this to be released after Naked 1 & 2 was painful, but it's worth the wait, and if your on the hunt for a new palette this is a must!

12 never before seen shades and a mix of metallic, mattes and pearls, you'll find pale pinks, through to rich warm black browns, and I have to say autumnal eyes will be easily achieved using this. 

My fave shade has to be 'Dust'alone it's super pigmented and just beautiful, apply with a damp brush...and WOW, look at the difference....the left hand side shows it applied dry and the right hand side swatch is applied with a wet brush. 

Shop the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette here it retails at £38 like the previous releases. 

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