Sunday 31 August 2014

FabyouLess!

As a Beauty blogger, I am always looking for discounts, vouchers, 2 for 1 offers and sales and often have an inbox full of tempting and inviting offers to relieve me of money. Then I was introduced to the Fabyouless card, which is a very clever name for a product and I thought I would share with you today which it is all about and give you a chance to win one for yourself.

Fabyouless is the UK's biggest health, beauty, hair and fitness Card. It has offers and discounts at over 1500 venues across the UK which includes:

  • beauty salons, 
  • salons, 
  • nail bars, 
  • lash bars, 
  • aesthetic clincs, 
  • spas
  • dental clinics 
  • gyms and personal trainers

So imagine you have a hour to spare before you are meeting your best friend for lunch, she is always late and you need something to do with your time, how about a quick manicure? Blow dry? Facial? but it is expensive. Well Imagine being able to save some money every time you have your hair blow dried, your Shellac nails done, or a facial, your essential waxing, a spa day with friends and that all-important personal trainer session – you could save yourself a lot of money. Plus, you can use the card as many times as you like, it isn't restricted to once a month or four times a year, you can use it daily or even hourly if you must.

Fabyouless card

Fabyouless card

Fabyouless card

Fabyouless card

The offers are at least 25% discounts or 2 for 1 offers and it is a really simple, but clever idea. You can also use your Fabyouless card in some of the top locations across the country such as

  • Bannatyne Spas, 
  • Amida Spas, 
  • Spa London, 
  • Malmaison, 
  • Hotel du Vin, 
  • Top Cuts, 
  • Hob Salons, 
  • Outdoor Fitness UK, 
  • Macdonald Hotel & Spas, 
  • Biothecare Aesthetics 
Plus many more options which you can read about HERE. All you do is type in your postcode and within seconds all of the places near to you, or those within the parameters within which you have set, such as 10-20miles will pop up as a list and on a map and you scroll through, find what you want. Once you have found the place you like, you can find all the information you need as well as what the current offer to you is and all the contact information you need to make your booking.

If this sounds like the kind of card you want to have, of course it is, it costs £49.99 per year, but as I have said, I am giving one lucky reader the chance to win one for themselves, thanks to the lovely team at Fuelmyblog, and all you have to do is complete the form below:

Saturday 30 August 2014

5 amazing benefits of Pilates & Yoga

Image courtesy of ponsuwan at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Yoga Pilates and yoga are two of the greatest workouts for not only girls, but guys too. There are amazing health benefits that stem from doing these kind of work outs, so there are plenty of reasons to take it up – aside from the fact you’ll get a great body! If you want to get started but don’t have any of the equipment, you can get everything you need from a sporting and health retailer like Optomo Australia . Keep reading to find out how your body will benefit from undertaking Pilates and/or yoga as your new favourite workout!

1. Cardiovascular, Digestive & Nervous Systems

It’s been discovered that regular yoga and Pilates sessions help to normalise blood pressure and improve cardiovascular fitness and circulation. Yoga gives the heart a work out equivalent to going for a brisk walk. Due to the normalised blood pressure and circulation, your digestive system also benefits – it can help to speed up a system that is usually slow. All of these things work to benefit your nervous system – the improved blood flow helps to calm your body and soothe your nervous system. 

2. Body Strength

Most people find that their bodies strengthen a substantial amount after commencing regular yoga and Pilates classes. On average, after doing yoga for 6 weeks (three times a week) most people will then be able to do roughly 6 more push ups and 14 more curl ups. Those engaging in Pilates have found similar results: Pilates is great for strengthening core, abdominal muscles. Pilates is known to be 310% more effective for being able to strengthen and tighten the more difficult obliques. The best thing about these two workouts is that they add strength without adding bulk to your body – which is why dancers love to do them! 

3. Flexibility

Yoga and Pilates are great for gaining flexibility due to the structured postures involved. The gentle stretching is great for releasing muscle tension and stiffness too. Regular yoga participants are able to see their flexibility boost by approximately 24%. Pilates improves flexibility as well, particularly in areas such as hamstrings, hip and back. As well as flexibility, yoga and Pilates also work to fix your posture and give your body a taller, leaner look. 

4. Musculoskeletal

As well as general strength and flexibility, Pilates and yoga have great musculoskeletal benefits. The poses done in both exercises move your joints through their complete range of motion, which aids in mobility and eases the pressure on joints. Reduced back pain is another noticeable benefit of doing Pilates and yoga. It also helps to prevent osteoporosis, and provides relief for those already diagnosed. 

5. Mental Benefits

As Pilates and yoga requires so much focus and control , most people find that they are a lot less stressed after commencing regular classes. As they are less stressed, they find that sleeping is a lot easier and their mood is improved. Yoga and Pilates are also great for people with ailments such as cancer, depression or chronic pain, as they find they become much less fatigued. 


Pilates and Yoga have so many benefits – so start classes today! You’ll be a regular at your local classes in no time!

Do you do either?

*This is a sponsored post

Friday 29 August 2014

Cosme-De.com - Have you heard of them?

Have you ever come across a site called Cosme-de.com? No? Well me neither until very recently and they have around for over 10 years!.  Cosme-de is a leading online shopping store which sells make-up, skincare, bodycare, hair care, fragrance, travel products, a male range and much more.  Many of the brands available are what we would consider to be high end brands as well as high-street brands and they include:
  • Anna Sui
  • Avène
  • Benefit
  • Bioderma
  • Bobbi Brown
  • Caudalie
  • Chanel
  • Christain Doir
  • Clinique
  • Dermalogica
  • Giorgio Armani
  • Givenchy
  • Glamglow
  • Kiehls
  • NYX
To name just a few and they are priced at really amazing prices, plus they offer free worldwide shopping... now before you rush off to start spending, let me share with you some of their products which I was very kindly sent!

Cosme-De.com!


Anna Sui Rouge Jar** - This is simply stunning to look at. I love everything about the design, the packaging, it is like nothing I have ever seen.  Inside the jar is a deeply hydrating and moisturizing lip gloss with vinyl-like luster for unbelievably shiny and glossy lips. This is priced at £11 whereas you would usually pay around £20.

Cosme-De.com!

Cosme-De.com!

Cosme-De.com!


Benefit Dandelion**- This is a blusher from Benefit which is described as being a "finely spun with delicate mauves and pinks, this exquisite brightening face powder leave a petal like finish".  This is priced at £24 which is around the same price as you would find in the UK.


Cosme-De.com!

Cosme-De.com!


NARS Sin**- This is a blush from NARS which is absolutely stunning.  Described as being a Berry with Gold Shimmer blush, it is one of those winter time products I need to go with my darker lipsticks.  Priced at £19 it is slightly cheaper than here in the UK.


Cosme-De.com!

Cosme-De.com!

Cosme-De.com!

The final item in my package is a Japanese product made by Kose which contains two Called AQMW**, one is a brightening mask and the other a balancing mask and they are which I have researched a little bit about online and I am looking forward to trying both products.  As yet I have no price for these.
Cosme-De.com!

Now as you can see, I am one very lucky girl right now because these products are simply amazing and the prices are equally good!  All of the products are 100% genuine and only branded items are stocked, there are no imitations.

One part of the site I am always looks at is the Best Value section and it is here you can find some real bargains! There are so many things that I have got my eye on such as the Marc Jacobs Mini Fragrance set which you can see HERE, I haven't seen it anywhere and just how cute are those bottles? Plus everyone will know I have a DKNY obsession and just HERE they have everything I need on my wishlist and all the items are just so reasonably priced. I also have my eye on a Clinique Buttershine lipstick in Pink Goddess shade.  Infact there is just so much I have got my eye on right now.

Now I have a treat for you all by way of a discount when you shop with Cosme-de and here it is:
*You need to spend £35 or more for the discount



Thursday 28 August 2014

Bee Good launches Nationwide!

I am not going to lie, I love this range, it is fabulous and I am also a fan of bee's in general, they are such useful and important little creatures. When I heard that Bee Good was to launch in Waitrose on August 29th - that is this Friday, tomorrow, I whooped with joy!

For those of you who have't heard of them, Bee Good was born back in 2008 by husband and wife team, Simon and Caroline. As an experienced beekeeper for over 10 years, Simon keeps a number of hives in old orchards surrounding his home in rural Hampshire. As a champion of British bee-keeping, Simon works closely with the British Beekeeper’s Association, teaches beekeeping and is himself studying to become a “Master Beekeeper”.


Bee Good is an independent British skincare company based in rural Hampshire, who have harnessed the centuries-old healing powers of British honey, propolis and beeswax in an innovative skincare range, designed to make a real difference without the use of 

  • parabens, 
  • synthetic colour, 
  • mineral oil, 
  • silicone or 
  • SLS/SLES. 

Each and every one of their products are described as being packed with hard-working intensively soothing ingredients, there is nothing better to care for your lips than this nourishing and protective treatment delivered from the flower, to the bee, to you. Bee Good are proud to be the only British premium skincare brand to exclusively use British bee ingredients in all their products. 

Here is a little more information about the range:

Our Inspiration
Inspired by an expert beekeeper with over a decades experience who works closely with the British Beekeeper’s Association and British Bee Farmers Association, Bee Good was created to harness the healing powers of British bee ingredients and British botanicals to support the UK countryside and farming industry. Made lovingly in the UK, you can enjoy a little bit of luxury and precious ‘me time’ every day, at an affordable price, whilst supporting our British bees and beekeepers.

Show Me The Honey

We donate a share of all profits to help support British beekeeping projects. The ‘Show Me The Honey’ campaign is launching on 29th April and will promote and support the mission of raising awareness of British honey, support the British bee population and beekeepers, and ultimately make it easier for people to buy local honey. www.showmethehoney.org

Help Our Bees

Inside each of our online orders you will find a note from us, printed on special paper…tear it up and plant it in your garden and with a little love and patience wild flowers will soon grow to become a source of nectar for bees.

I have introduced a few of the Bee Good Products on my blog which you can see below

  • Honey and Wild Mint 3-in-1 Cleansing Water - HERE
  • Vanilla and Honey Lip Balm - HERE
Want to know more? 

Discover more at www.beegood.co.uk

Have you tried the Bee Good Range yet?




Wednesday 27 August 2014

August Glossybox

I am a little late opening this months Glossybox as I have been away on holiday, so as soon as I was able to go and collect it from my local sorting office, I suddenly remembered that this was meant to be somewhat of a special box was Glossybox are celebrating their 3rd Birthday and if like me you are a subscriber then there have been no end of hints and spoilers as to what the contents might be.  So this is my August Glossybox.

August Glossybox

August Glossybox

August Glossybox

So firstly, the box is different to the others, it looks more squared than the others if that makes sense and inside there is this lovely little card to tell you all about the contents and a little 'Thank You' from Charles Van Abercorn(check name) the Founder and Global CEO. Then there is the nice pink wrapping paper and black ribbon before finally, the contents.

Kryolan for Glossybox- This is a highlighter in shade Cashmere and it is said to be a versatile, lightweight cream with a gloss finish and can be used on cheekbones, lips plus other parts of the skin.  This is a full size item with an RRP £12.95

Figs and Rouge Handcream - A mini handcream in Rose Berry which is enriched with shea butter, natural antioxidents and algae extract.  Said to nourish and soften the hands and leave them with a pampered feeling.  A full size version costs £6.95 for 80ml, this one is 20ml which means it is worth around £1.75.

Yves Rocher Nail Polish - I got shade 14 which is Rose and it is more like a dusky pink, very pretty.  As a mini nail polish it has a little brush and I always find them quite difficult to use.  This is a full sized bottle at 3ml and has an RRP £3.60

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer - Said to have been originally created for Audrey Hepburn, this pre-shampoo treatment delivers unrivalled elasticity, manageability, bounce and shine without weighing the hair down or coating it.  I have another tube of this which I am yet to try, so hopefully it is worth the hype.  A full sized version of 250ml costs £38, this one is 40ml and has a value of around £6.35

Comfort Zone Essentials Cleansing Milk - A revitalising, gentle milk cream containing anti-oxidents and hydrating active ingredients to help remove any make-up and pollution residues for radiant, refreshed and softer skin.  To be used on dry skin in a morning and evening.  A full 250ml version has an RRP £20, this one oddly is 200ml and is therefore has a value of around £16. 

The final item is a perfume sample from Lalique and it is called L'Amour.  I have never heard of Lalique but the scent is described as being a tribute to timeless romance. An Imperial Japanese prince once invited RenĂ© Lalique to create four stained glass windows for his Tokyo palace, its dominant motif a majestic female figure in the form of an angel. From her outstretched hands garlands of flowers stream, creating a halo of radiant blossoms akin to the aura of a perfume."Soft and sensual with delicate top notes of rosebuds laces with fresh bergamot, white floral heart notes and a musk base note" well one spritz and it is definitely more floral than musky to me!  I quite like it and to purchase it, you would be expected to pay just £94 for 100ml (woah).


August Glossybox


So there you have my August Box and as a third birthday box, I think it lacks something exciting and amazing but it is alright and I will use all the contents.  Altogether it has a value of around £40!


What do you think to this months box?  Are there any products you like the look of?

Tuesday 26 August 2014

W7 Christmas Product Launch Event!

A few weeks ago I attended a W7 event with the lovely Kimberley from Kimberleys beauty blog and as soon as we arrived the lovely PR girls were on hand to show us around, introduce us to new products, answer all our questions and let us swatch as much as we wanted too.  The range of products we got to see was huge, there was every kind of make-up product you could think of, nail polishes, hair dye and some new products in the skincare range.

I am quite a fan of W7 especially their In The Buff palette which you can see HERE, it is quite a good dupe of a well known brand!  The products from W7 are high street based making them affordable and the quality is really good, I am lucky that in my local shopping centre there is a W7 cart, so I can get my hands on quite a few products.



The first items we looked at was the new skin care range first which includes six products at some really amazing prices, so we have:
  • Dream Clean Cleanser which has an RRP of £3.95 -  If you like a hint of Lavender in your products, then you will like this, it is quite a subtle hint and not too over the top.
  • Wakey Wakey Day Dream Cream with an RRP of £3.95 - This is like a balm rather than a cream and it absorbs itself really quickly into the skin leaving no trace it was ever there behind. Instead you have soft, smooth skin.
  • Nighty Night Dream Cream with an RRP £3.95- The night cream isn't as thick as your usual eye creams, I often find that some high street brands have quite a thick formula which are quite heavy on the skin, this one doesn't and again it absorbs quickly.
  • Love Your Hands with an RRP of £3.95 - This is a citrus scented hand cream that leaves your hands feeling soft and smooth.
  • Eye Love It with an RRP of £3.95 - This eye cream has a very light texture so it absorbs quickly and doesn't feel as though it is clinging to your skin.




What I loved about all of these products was the firstly their names, quite quirky and fun and for me they stand out because of the bright pink packaging, put alongside other products in stores like Boots.

One of the best products of the night for me, which I featured on my Instagram, was the Christmas Advent Calendar! Oh yes, it is a good one and it is only £12!! Having had the chance to have a look at it, see the products inside it, I can only tell you that it is brilliant value for money, not to mention a little bit of fun and much cheaper than some of the alternatives which are about to hit all of our inboxes I am sure!



For those of you who have never comes across W7 products before, if you look closely enough you will see a slight resemblance to some other brands which I mentioned on the night and what I like about this is that they are giving said brands a real run for their money, would you pay £20+ for a mascara if a £4.99 does a better job? No, I thought not.  W7 have a huge range of products such as eyelashes, mascaras, blushers, bronzers, foundations, lip crayons, chubby sticks, lip and cheek sticks and a chubby bronzer which I was quite taken with, quite a novel concept which works really well and is on my list of products to try.





After swatching everything to death, always the fun part, it was time to relax with some bubbles and play with an enormous number of nail polishes.  I found it quite relaxing sitting there, choosing which colours I liked the look of, apply them to my nail wheel and if it took my fancy add a bit or glitter or some other polishes to it.

W7 Make-up

W7 Make-up


You can view the entire W7 range of products on their website here and purchase them online via other sites, all of which you can see listed on their website.


Have you ever tried any of the products from W7? Do you like any of the ones ive shown here?

Monday 25 August 2014

Old Wives Tail SOS Organic Anti-Hair Loss Oil Treatment

Every now and again a brand name pricks my interest and none more so than one called Old Wives Tail, I am sure after all, we all know a few!. When offered the chance to try one of their organic hair oil treatments, I jumped at the chance. The story behind the brand can be found HERE and it is one I found quite fascinating.

I was very kindly sent the SOS Organic Anti-Hair Loss Oil Treatment which is a 100% organic oil and it contains ingredients such as natural anti-bacterial agents that soothe and heal scalp infections and remove dead skin cells. SOS has stimulating properties that increase circulation and encourage healthy hair growth. So ingredients such as peppermint, lavender, almond oil and avocado oil and I should also mention that it is free from sulfates and parabens, as well as being gluten free, not tested on animals and suitable for both vegetarians and vegans - pretty impressive right?



Old Wives Tail SOS Organic Anti-Hair Loss Oil Treatment

Old Wives Tail SOS Organic Anti-Hair Loss Oil Treatment

Old Wives Tail SOS Organic Anti-Hair Loss Oil Treatment



My hair is always described to me as being particularly fine but lots of it, hair loss isn't something I suffer from (unless you look too closely at my hairbrush) but my scalp can be a right nightmare. If I am ill and stressed it turns into a snow storm and flakes quite badly not to mention becomes very itchy.  As it is, I have greasy roots and dry ends (if only someone would make that perfect shampoo) so I am very careful about which products I use on which parts of my hair, too much conditioner and you could fry an egg on it, not enough and I look like a scarecrow!  So To use the oil, you are directed to massage it deeply into the scalp, paying particular interest to the most dry areas.  Once you have applied the oil to your hair, ensure your whole head is covered, right to the end and leave it on your hair for an hour, or for the best results, leave the treatment on over night and wrap your head in a warm towel.  

Once your allotted hour is over, you need to rinse your hair with fresh water and shampoo it, repeat the process if necessary until your hair feels clean and product free and then dry and style your hair as normal.

I decided to try this oil overnight, using my Save The Blow Dry shower cap in place of the warm towel over my head, but I did have a towel over my pillow to protect it from any leakages.  As I did so, the one thing you would expect to find with a product like this, is the amazing scent, the peppermint and lavender being the two most dominant scents and two that I am a huge fan of.  

The following morning, I was straight in the shower, hair washed and was surprised to find it was really easy to remove the oil from my hair, I had expected to have to wash it a fair few times, but once was enough and then after finishing I allowed my hair to part dry and then finished with the hairdryer.  Usually I get a bit of static when I dry my hair with the hairdryer, but I did notice there was slightly less of it this time round, the peppermint scent was also still noticeable on my hair and once completely dry, my hair looked really shiny and was a pleasure to style.  

For me, this treatment is something I will continue to use weekly or bi-weekly, depending on how my hair and scalp feel, it is such a pleasure to use, more so knowing there are no nasties within it or that a poor little bunny hasn't been used to test it.  For 100ml it costs just £13.99 which is a complete bargain!

If this Old Wives Tales is something you think you would like to try, you can find more information on all of their products on the website and they also offer free worldwide delivery on any order. There is also a competition to win a hair mask of your choice and it ends on 1st November 2014.




Sunday 24 August 2014

The Five Minute At Home Facial by Superdrug

I love having facials and I love face masks, the nearest I get to having a regular facial. There is something quite relaxing about covering your face in lotions, potions, gels and fabrics to cleanse and clean your face.

Superdrug have just launched 'The Five Minute At Home Facial' in the form of fabric masks and I have very kindly been sent the set to try out.  Designed to give your skin an indulgent boost, these masks have been inspired by Asian beauty trends.  The fabric sheet which forms the mask has been soaked with effective b;ends to give the skin an almost instantaneous boost.  The five minute home facial title caught my eye because as someone who always feels like they are on the go Monday to Friday, I find it hard to find long enough to stick on a face mask to give it time to work, with this, 5 minutes is all you need, perfect.

I have been more than impressed with Superdrug products lately and not too long ago reviewed the Overnight Glycolic Peel which to me rivals Origins Overnight mask, you can read all about it here.

The collection contains four masks which have been created to address the most common skin problems Dull and Blemished skin, Parched and Rough Skin, Stressed and overworked Skin and Clogged and Tired Skin and the masks are packaged like this:

The Five Minute At Home Facial by Superdrug

Working from left to right:

Hydrating Facial Mask is designed for parched and rough skin.  Using a rich complex of Plant Collagen and Glycerin along with Pelvetiane seaweed, this mask infuses the skin with goodness to leave it ultra-smooth and supple.

Calming Facial Mask is for those people who have stressed and overworked skin.  Using a herbal blend of Green Tea, Cucumber Fruit and Aloe Vera Juice, this mask is said to provide a soothing sensation whilst reviving the skins radiance, leaving it beautifully supple.

Deep Cleansing Face Mask is for people with clogged and tired skin and is designed to cleanse away impurities and detoxify the skin.  Using Dead Sea Salt, Menthol and Seaweed this mask cleanses and renews the complexions radiance to leave your skin silky smooth and reinvigorated.

Purifying Facial Mask is for those with dull and blemished skin.  Using a blend of Green Tea and Spearmint Oils, this mask cleanses the skin of any blemishes and refreshes it with cooling spearmint to leave the skin soft and supple.

I am looking forward to putting all of these masks to the test, so look out for reviews on each of them.  They retail for just £1.29 which is an absolute bargain and you can find them in your local Superdrug.

Do you like using facemasks? Do you like the sound of these?




Friday 22 August 2014

Keeping fresh and flawless skin through the seasons

The changing seasons can play havoc with skin – dry, cold, hot, sweating – it all affects skin in different ways. Luckily, there are lots of different skin care routines you can do to keep it looking healthy, no matter what the climate or weather!

Here’s how to keep your skin looking fresh and radiant throughout the different seasons.

Smooth the wrinkles away

If you’re noticing a few unsightly marks around your face such as crow’s feet, frown lines or forehead lines, why not take a quick trip to a business like Cosmos Clinic, found here, which will have them smoothed out in no time. Anti-wrinkle injections are quick and efficient, as they slow down muscle movement in the areas where wrinkles are most problematic. In approximately five days, your face will be smooth and fresh, and you’ll have shaved years off your appearance! 

Cutting down baths and hot water showers

If you’re a regular bath buddy, or love your piping hot showers in winter, your skin may be suffering. Unfortunately, hot water strips your body of its natural oils, which can cause very dry skin. If you’re having baths or really hot showers multiple times a week, then your body is probably struggling to keep up producing enough moisturizing oils for your skin to stay soft and supple! 

Instead of using hot water, try lowering the temperature to warm. Try to limit your time in the bath to around 15 minutes – it might be hard, but your skin will thank you for it! Using a soap designed for delicate skin is also recommended, as this is another product that strips the natural oils.

Knowing the right time to moisturise

Dry skin sufferers can’t live without their moisturiser, and knowing when to apply it makes a world of difference to its effectiveness! Apply right after you get out of the bath or shower, after softly patting yourself dry. Also, applying just before bedtime will give you noticeable results. 

Summertime sunscreen

It seems obvious, but sunscreen is crucial to keeping your skin fresh, healthy and burn free during the summertime months. A great tip that most people don’t realize is that you can help protect your skin even more by applying it before you hit the beach. If you pop a bit on every night before the next beach vacation, your body builds up ‘stratum corneum’ – which stops your skin from burning! A great way to prevent the dreaded beetroot look, and to stop your skin frying and becoming damaged.


Exfoliate your skin to keep it fresh and vibrant

Skin sheds at a ridiculously fast rate. If they’re not exfoliated off, they’ll sit on top of your healthy new skin, making it look dry and sullen. There are lots of great body scrubs on the market perfect for exfoliating the old skin away, and ensuring that the new skin gets its time to shine! 

Exfoliating 2-3 times per week is optimal for lovely, luscious skin.
Changing your skin care to suit the seasons is important, and luckily, very easy to do!

What are some of your favourite ways to keep your skin fresh and healthy through the seasons

Guest Post

DKNY Be Delicious!

Every now and again I come across a product/brand and have an obsession. The current obsession is DKNY Be Delicious perfumes, they smell absolutely phenomenal and I cannot get enough of them.

I currently have three of the eight (that I have seen) that are available and I absolutely love the scent of all the ones I have tried and am sure I will be adding to my collection.

DKNY Be Delicious!DKNY Be Delicious!DKNY Be Delicious!

DKNY Be Delicious  - This perfume is described as being "A refreshing scent in an iconic apple-shaped bottle tempts you to take a bite out of life. A sophisticated blend of apples, exotic flowers and woods creates a fresh, juicy scent that can only be called delicious."  This was the first DKNY Be Delicious perfume I tried and I loved it from the first spritz, it works well with my skin and is really long lasting and I use it so much I have recently re-purchased, hence the reason I have two.

DKNY Red Delicious - This perfume is described as being "Sunflowers symbolizes the sun, capturing its goodness, naturalness and energy. The sunflower best represents what women today strive to become: strong, beautiful, healthy, smart and intuitive".  I bought this without smelling it, there was an offer in Boots and it was less than half price, last bottle, slightly damaged box and it was too good for me not to buy it.  That said, as soon as I spritzed it, I loved it.  Again it works well on my skin and is quite floral and simply lovely, I can't help but love it.

Be Delicious Fresh Blossom - This perfume is described as follows: "DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom transports you to that first stroll of spring in Central Park when it's abloom with flowers. Like a flirtatious smile it charms everyone it encounters. Light-hearted and intensely feminine, the scent is a mix of luscious fruit and delectable flowers. A blend of sparkling grapefruit, cassis and sun-kissed apricot meets a heart of sheer muguet and petal rose, wrapped in luminous jasmine. The apple sensation finishes with a body-lingering base of blonde woods and smooth skin accords. You can't help be instantly smitten as will he". I bought this in the airport in France a it was on offer for £19 and I knew it was missing from my collection, luckily I was able to try it before I bought it and surprise surprise I loved it, so much so I managed to encourage one of my work colleagues to buy it for his girlfriend who also loved it.

Now all I need are the following to complete my collection:

From LtoR - Be Delicious Night, Be Delicious City Blossom Urban Violet, Be Delicious Golden Delicious Hydrating, Be Delicious Skin Hydrating, Be Delicious Fresh Blossom Skin Hydrating

And of course the new DKNY My NY which I cannot wait to try.


Do you have any of the DKNY perfumes in your collection?
Do you have a favorite?

Thursday 21 August 2014

My current favourite TV shows!

I don't know about you, but there are times when all I want to do is grab my iPad, put on my lounge pants and a big baggy t-shirt, grab my blanket which my mum spent over 6 months knitting for me, curl up on the sofa, a few candles lit and watch a TV programme.

Over the past few months I have been doing exactly this, attempting to spend some time away from the trials and tribulations of everyday life and finding something to totally help with de-stressing and relaxing.  These are the TV shows I have been loving.


Revenge - I was hooked on this TV show, I couldn't stop watching it and find myself still sitting on the sofa into the early hours watching episode after episode. It is about the daughter (Emily) of a framed executive, who makes it her mission to infiltrate upper Hamptons society and exact revenge on the people who set her father up, namely the Grayson family.  

From start to finish I loved this show, the opening pilot caught me and dragged me into and under the spell of Emily who will stop at nothing to get that revenge she has set her heart on.



Orange is the new Black - Well if you haven't been watching this, then where have you been? I started watching it because everyone I knew seemed to be watching it.  It is based on the memoir of Piper Kerman about her experiences in prison.  The show follows the story of Piper Chapman, a woman in her thirties who is sentenced to fifteen months in prison after being convicted of a decade-old crime of transporting money for her drug-dealing girlfriend.  

For me this programme was laugh out loud funny in places with some amazing characters and I am eagerly awaiting series 3!


Nashville - It follows the lives of Country singers Rayna James and upcoming star Juliette Barnes.  Rayna is the 'Queen of Country Music', with quite a few skeltons in her closet, and her currently album isn't selling, tour venues are empty and rer record label suggests that she open for Juliette Barnes, the young and sexy best selling singer of bubble gum country. However, Juliette, seeing Rayna as privileged, purposefully alienates her. Rayna, who dislikes Juliette's style of music, rejects a joint tour out of hand. The two women come into conflict as each tries to get guitarist Deacon Claybourne, Rayna's bandmate and former lover, to sign on to their tour. Rayna's life is further complicated when her estranged father, millionaire businessman Lamar Wyatt, convinces her husband, Teddy Conrad, to run for Mayor of Nashville.

Again, another American series which I have absolutely loved and am eagerly awaiting series three.


Graceland - A group of undercover agents from various law enforcement agencies in the United States, including the DEA, the FBI, and the ICE, live together in a confiscated Southern California beach house known as "Graceland".  "Graceland" is a place full of secrets, and bad, good, and blurred moments too. The only idyllic thing is its outside look, but the lives of its residents are nothing like it. The lies which are in the base of their undercover work, are formed a web of lies that pervades everything. Coming of a new graduating at the top of his class, FBI rookie, Mike Warren, could make the life of a legendary FBI agent Paul Briggs and the others, more complicated or it could reveal the truth. It is based upon actual events.

I have only just started watching this series and already I am obsessed with it and am sure I will soon be finishing it in search of something new to watch.  Recent TV shows the mister and I have watched entirely are (and ive probably missed a few):

  • Hannibal
  • Dexter
  • House
  • The Shield
  • The West Wing
  • The Sopranos
  • The Mentalist
  • Blue Bloods
  • The Following
  • Spooks
  • Luther
  • Criminal Minds
  • CSI - all of them
  • The Wire
  • Veep
So if there is something you think I should be watching based on those four shows, please let me know in the comments because I am always on the lookout... 

Have you watched anything really good recently? What do you recommend?


Wednesday 20 August 2014

Guest Post | Top 5 Summer Products


Hey guys, I am still sunning myself on the beach somewhere in Majorca and today I have the lovely Sonia from Casualyetchic as a guest blogger for me today.  Thank you Sonia.


Before, I get onto the post I thought I should introduce myself. My name's Sonia, I'm 17 from the UK and I write a blog called casualyetchic.blogspot.com (quick plug you can follow it here if you like). The lovely Rachel has kindly let me guest post while she is on holiday, so thanks for that.

Today's post is all about my top 5 summer products which I go to every summer without fail. 



 Topshop cream blusher - head over heels - £7.00 - here
Cream blush is my favourite thing to add into my make-up routine in the summer as it make my face look a lot more brighter and healthier. I prefer to use a cream product over a powder because it prevents my make-up from looking cakey as in the summer I love a dewy look. This cream blush is a lovely coral colour which I think looks perfect in the summer because it is not too pink or rosy just the perfect shade.

Rimmel stay matte powder - translucent - £3.99 - here
Even though, I don't use a powder blush I do need a face powder in the summer as I don't really like looking shiny. I use a translucent powder as it doesn't add any colour to my face, I let my bronzer do that but it just sets everything perfectly. This is a great powder from Rimmel as it is really cheap and matte but it doesn't cover your foundation so you lose the dewy look. My tip for using this is a little goes a long way. 

Models own - bubblegum - here
Neon nail polish is a must for me in the summer as it makes my (little) tan stand out that bit more. I love this shade from models own as it is a really vibrant pink. I also love to use the gelly nails paints from Barry M as they last a lot longer and don't chip as much as I hate having to repaint my nails all the time in the summer.



Dove summer glow - normally £4.99 - here
Speaking of tans I normally fake tan in the summer as I hate having to sit in the garden waiting for a tan which is never even. So, to keep my tan topped up (fake or real) I use the Dove summer glow lotion as this is a gradual tanner, I put this on every time I have had a shower as it adds a glow to my skin, keeps my tan topped up and leaves my skin feeling soft. If you are like me an don't like to sit in the garden then you should definitely pick this up.

ELF setting spray - £3.95 - here
Even though I set my make up with the powder, in the summer I want some extra make-up falling off face protection so I use a setting spray. I have been wanting the Mac fix plus for a while but for now I am using a much cheaper option from ELF. This does help my make-up last all day and when I spray this on my face it feels very refreshing and hydrating. Sometimes if it's a really hot day and I am going out I will just pop this in my bag because it's small enough and cool myself down with it.

I hope you enjoyed this post and I would like to thank Rachel again for letting me guest post.

Here is where you can find me:-
Blog - casualyetchic.blogspot.com
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Twitter - @casualyetchic
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