Fragrance Shop Summer Sale

Everyone loves a good sale, I know I do.  Right now the Fragrance Shop have a massive up to 70% off sale and the offer last until 21st August and some of the prices are amazing.

I first became a fan of the Fragrance Shop when I subscribed to the Fragrance Shop Discovery Club Box which I have featured on my blog numerous times now and from having these boxes, the Mister and I have bought a few fair fragrances that we have really liked, some of which are now in that sale.

It is no secret that I am a huge fan of DKNY fragrances and two of my favourites are in that sale:

Be Delicious Skin Hydrating 100ml is now £28 instead of £54 and DKNY MYNY is now £18 instead of £37 which is amazing value for money

If DKNY aren't for you then other savings include these two gift sets which have caught my eye:

I am quite a fan of Hugo Boss Orange after discovering it one of the Discovery Shop Perfume boxes. The set is on offer for £38 and is described as "a captivating scent with a strong personality. The apple notes blend with the delicate florals of White flowers and orange blossom, giving an optimistic impression".

Ermenegildo Zegna Uomo Eau De Toilette 50ml Gift Set for him is priced at £22 which is more than the full price offering and it sounds divine "Magnetic, charismatic. The Uomo man projects an unmistakable aura. He exudes confidence and power. He is the master of all he undertakes. The refreshing scent consists of citruses and bergamot from Zegna's visit to Calabria, Italia. With harmonious notes of violet leaf essence. This is a woody perfume with accents cedar and vetiver which adds to its masculine elegance".

As I have said before The Discovery Club box costs just £5 per quarter and you can read some of my reviews about it HERE, HERE and HERE to give you a taste as to what you might find. It might also be worth me adding that five pence from every transaction is donated to “Rays of Sunshine” children’s charity. To date, over £400,000 has been donated, helping to enrich the lives of many seriously ill children in the UK.

Do you subscribe to The Discovery Box Club or have you bought anything in the sale?

This is not a sponsored post.

Jord 94A Series Wooden Watch

Every so often a product comes into your being that captivates you, whether it is the scent, the style, how it is made, the colour or even it's packaging, sitting and looking at something thinking 'wow'. Well most of those apply to this absolutely beautiful wooden watch from JORD. I have in the past owned a few watches, but I always forget to wear them and spend more time relying on my phone to tell me the time, that said I love watches and need a new one.

If you haven't heard of Jord or their watches, JORD watches are made out of sustainably sourced wood from across the globe. Each watch is then lovingly crafted and are simply unique. I have the 94A Series in Chocolate, which is Jord's first mixed material watch, presented with a squared dial and metallic face, it truly is a thing of beauty.

The watch arrives in a wooden box which features the Jord Logo on top, inside the watch is neatly nested on a plaid cushion which is really lovely for demonstration purposes. Inside the box are some extra links which I had removed so it would fit and a cleaning cloth. 

The watch itself is even more stunning than it looks online. It is so much lighter in weight than I had expected it to be but it is the craftsmanship of the watch which is truly amazing. Being made of wood, there are no rough edges and whilst it is chunky, it looks amazing whilst being worn, it is so unique to have a wooden watch. Each link was individually carved out of wood and linked securely together with metal pins and it uses a Double Locking Fold-Over Clasp, so once it is fastened it is really secure in place on the wrist and it uses a Citizen Miyota Quartz Movement.

I personally think the 94A Series is more suited to a man than a woman and I think it looks amazing on my husband, that said, we both absolutely love it, so it will be a race in the morning to see who can wear it first.

If you want to take a look at JORD watches, you can see the range here. They are amazingly priced, this one is $159 which is around £100 and then delivery is $20 (so just under £10) which is couriered.

What do you think of these wooden watches? 

JORD Wooden Watches

Lush Princess Cottongrass Body Spray

With over 200 new products in the Lush catalogue there is so many to want, need and lust after right now. One product I wasn't expecting to like but actually love is the Princess Cottongrass Body Spray**.

Described by Lush as being "A secretive scent inspired by the Swedish tale of a lost princess who waits by a lake in the forest, hoping to reclaim the golden heart necklace she lost to the depths. Walk along the lakeside where you may see the slender cottongrass plants watching over the water and you will know she is still waiting. A delicate alien floral, both sweet and distant as it blossoms on your skin" the description is pretty spot on as it goes.

Princess Cottongrass Body Spray is quite a feminine fragrance. Really light when you first spray for it to them become much stronger and I suspect it is going to be something you either love or hate. I love it and use it for spraying in my bedroom around half an hour before going to bed, especially if I am struggling to sleep as I find it quite a relaxing scent.

Those of you who are Lush fans will know that each product is packed with amazing ingredients and within Princess Cottongrass we have - Pine Oil which is said to bring about a calming effect on the mind with Neroli Oil being one of the few essential oils to be scientifically proven to increase serotonin production in the brain, which makes us feel contented and cheerful, as well as working effectively as a toner for the skin. Violet Leaf Absolute helps to improve the condition of the skin, and to add a wonderful fresh fragrance with Nettle Absolute not only being full of Vitamins A and C but on oily skin as an astringent, to balance dry skin conditions, and to help scalp and hair problems. It has also been used to treat burns, to relieve joint pain and for insect bites.

So there are a lot of strong scents to be had within this body spray and yet it is not at all heavy. What you get instead is a wonderful fresh, crisp scent that lingers on your skin for a very long time, all day in fact and if you are looking for something that is a little bit different but has lastability, this is worthy of a look.

Have you tried this scent from Lush?

The Ultimate Nail Lacquer Exchange with Crabtree & Evelyn

On your marks, get set, GO! Crabtree & Evelyn are offering everyone the chance to swap their old nail polish for a NEW one completely FREE! Take any brand of nail polish (except a Crabtree & Evelyn one) into the nearest C&E store from 13th August to 29th September (while stocks last) to exchange your old nail polish for a brand new nail lacquer from Crabtree & Evelyn worth £6.00! All bottles will be recycled where possible*. 

Crabtree & Evelyn’s Nail Lacquer collection contains 21 gorgeous colours, from nuetrals to lights to darks to brights. They apply beautifully, dry fast and are formulated without the toxic chemicals commonly found in nail polish, leaving you with a rich, eye-catching colour that lasts. Each Nail Lacquer is 15ml. Price: £6.00.

There is a huge selection of shades to choose from when it comes to the nail polish.  The ones shown in the picture above from left to right the shades are:

• Pomegranate  - Deliciously sophisticated deep red. 
• Clementine -  Beautiful creamy orange with subtle shimmer.
• Apple -  Brilliant red with a hint of shimmer.
• Raspberry - Beautiful deep pink lacque
• Blueberry - Deep blue accented with the shimmer of sapphire.

I absolutely love Pomegranate, it is the kind of shade I tend to wear all year round.

Will you be taking part in the The Ultimate Nail Lacquer Exchange with Crabtree & Evelyn

*Terms & Conditions: Valid in Crabtree & Evelyn branded stores only. Bring in any other brand nail polish/nail lacquer, new or used, and receive in exchange a free Crabtree & Evelyn Nail Lacquer. For a limited time only & while stocks last. Other restrictions apply; ask a sales assistant for details.