The Bodyshop Down To Earth Palette - 02

The Bodyshop Down To Earth Palette - 02 is one that as soon as I saw, I could not resist and it was a total impulse purchase whilst waiting for a blogger friend to go to an event (oops). The Body Shop has been one of those brands that I have a love/hate relationship with and it is something I want to get over, so this palette...

Each one of the palettes are packaged in a sleek black case with a large internal mirror and it closes incredibly securely, so on looks alone, it is ticking many boxes.  Inside the box thi palette has 4 shades Oregan Sunstone and Peru Clay are on the top with Sienna Dust and Idaho Jasper on the bottom and with 2.2g per eyeshadow, I think it is quite a generous pan size. 

When swatched the colour payoff is just amazing and above is just one swipe of each finger across each quad. Oregon Sunstone is a peachy golden shade with a slight shimmer. Peru Clay is a matte taupe which I just adore. Sienna Dust is a really stunning bronze shade which also shimmer and finally we have Idaho Jasper which is a dark almost shimmery brown shade and my favourite on the palette.

Now if there are some shades on this palette you get bored of, don't like or fall out of love with, do not despair because  the palette lets you customise it to make your own perfect palette because each shade simply pops out of the pan to allow you to customise your own palette and this I absolutely love and cannot wait to purchase some more shades.

This palette cost just £15 though I did have a voucher that I needed to use up, but I am so glad I bought it and delved into the Bodyshop Make up collection because this palette is just fantastic and it makes me want to work my way through the entire collection.

Do you own any Bodyshop makeup?

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

Modern Vintage Style Jewellery

When I was given the opportunity to review some jewellery from Modern Vintage Style, I was overwhelmed with how many beautiful pieces I had the choice between. Modern Vintage Style is the home of beautiful vintage jewellery which includes stunning vintage and designer jewellery, as well as vintage inspired handmade jewellery.

All of the vintage inspired jewellery is delicately handcrafted, using a mixture of quality components including Sterling Silver, vintage beads, semi precious stones, quality glass beads and Swarovski Crystals. All of the designs are just beautiful and original, making them easy to wear and are ideal as a treat for you or perfect as a special gift.

I chose the Capri Multi Gemstone Necklace which is a multi colour gemstone necklace which is comprised of a combination of facested green amethyst, aquamarine quartz and rose quartz gemstones bezel set in gold vermeil settings. Packaged beautifully in a plain white box with gold lettering, this would look exceptional as a gift for a loved one.

The necklace itself has a gold vermeil chain (gold vermeil is gold plated sterling silver), and bail. I love that the three stones drop vertically so that they hand low down the neck and chest but sit flat. The photos below have been taken both with the flash on and off so you can see how beautiful the stones are.

The chain length measures approximately 16 inches ( 41cm) and the chain has a spring ring necklace closure. The drop length of the pendant is approximately 5.8 cm (including the bail). The stones themselves are not too big that they look out of place and something so delicate but they are large enough to draw attention.

What I love about this necklace is how it can be worn with any outfit, whether you are dressing up or dressing down, it adds that little bit of something extra and I just absolutely adore it.

If you are looking for something a little bit special for a loved one, then I would definitely recommend a visit to Modern Vintage Style to find something whether it is a ring, necklace, bracelet, a pair of earrings or something designer, there will be something there to catch your attention.

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise