Save Money buying your wishlist!

Like most beauty bloggers I have a wishlist of products I want to try that gets longer rather than shorter and on that list is everything from eye cream and hair masks to lipsticks and cushion foundations. Whenever I see something new I quite like or have read another blog post about a product I think I will like, I save it to a list which is stored on my laptop so I don't forget about it.

I like to think I am quite a savvy when it comes to finding the best prices and do use one or two sites to try and find the best value for money, be it free delivery, 10% off or even a £10 spend off a £50 order. Sometimes just one quick search can save you money. 

Sites such as  Ministry of Deals are incredibly helpful, it lists codes from all different kinds of sources, even those that conventional discount websites do not check such as social media sites including Facebook & Twitter, newsletters from the retailers direct, plus many more. On the left hand side there is always a column to alert you t the most recent discounts and then with a big search bar, you can enter the site that you wish to purchase items from, whether that is Debenhams, Tesco or even Space NK it will search for you and bring about the latest discounts.  

What I also like is that even if there are no discounts at that time, there might very well be a timely reminder that there are other offers available such as 25% extra with a flower order (this has been very useful of late), free delivery on a certain day or that there is a clearance sale on and I had missed it. You can also search for items based on their category to cut down the number of items which might come through with or without a discount.

I use this site quite a lot and it is bookmarked as one of my favourite sites, it is easy to use without being flashy and with a billion pop-ups coming in from everywhere. There are no fancy graphics and hidden links which take you on a tour of the internet, essentially what you see is what you get and then some. It loads quickly and if you find the item you are looking for, it will take directly to the item, regardless of which store it is for sale on or in. It is stress free, hassle free bargain hunting on one screen!

Do you use money saving sites?

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Fabled by Marie Claire

A few weeks ago I was luck enough to attend the launch party of Fabled by Marie Claire, a store that is so exciting, I just wanted to run around and touch everything, think of a child's reaction in Toy R Us, well that was me in Fabled. Why is it called Fabled? Well put simply Fables are stories that have withstood the test of time and been passed from generation to generation. Marie Claire has 27 years’ experience in telling great beauty stories and Fabled is here to inspire, educate and advise you. 

A stunning store which can be found on Tottenham Court Road here in London, inside is a store, filled with so many amazing brands you dont quite know where to start. Full to the brim with amazing brands such as Benefit, Urban Decay Bare Minerals, Bobbi Brown, Lancome, Living Proof, NARS, Estee Lauder, Lipstick Queen,Foreo, GHD, Tom Ford and YSL to name just a few. But you don't have to worry if you don't live here in London, because you can order online and have items delivered to you and even better than that, items are delivered to suit you. So just like you order your food shopping online, you choose a time to suit you, Fabled has the exact same process and it is just so easy to use.

One of my favourite parts about the site and instore is the Marie Claire Edit which shows you the latest looks, trends, techniques and has articles on insider knowledge, all of which has been selected by Beauty Experts and curated by Marie Claire. So if you want some advice on a new concealer or want to read all about Urban Decay and their Vice lipsticks, you will find it all here and it is such a great read.

I was kindly gifted with a voucher code to test out how good the online service was and was able to pick a few products of my choice.  I think I could quite happily fill my basket ten times over I was so undecided as to what it was I really wanted to try and thankfully I do always have a wishlist saved to my computer which is usually for other peoples benefit, this time it was for mine. Emma Hardie is a brand I don't know that such about other than a few sample sachets I have had, so that was my first choice and this Amazing Face Starter Kit which was only £25 and an absolute bargain. I am constantly told by other blogger friends I need to try the Moringa Cleansing Balm (50ml) because it is so good, well now I can and this kit also comes with an accompanying Professional Dual-Action Cleansing Cloth, Age Support Face Cream (15ml) and it is nestled inside an Emma Hardie pouch which is a nice little extra. 

Next I was drawn to lipsticks, I can't help it, I am obsessed with them and this time decided to go for a brand I haven't tried before but this particular lipstick caught my attention at the launch party and it is Lancôme Rouge In Love Lipstick and it is 379n Rose Sulfureuse and it is just stunning. 

The final item again is something I am obsessed with it and that is Facemasks and I went for The Skin Lounge Deep Hydrating Single Cellulose Mask which isf ormulated with hyaluronic acid, trehalose and natural extracts of aloe vera and hamamelis virginiana, this mask acts as a powerful antioxidant and water retainer, hydrating the skin and protecting it from the exposure to harsh and changing environments. Your skin will look smoother and hydrated.

Products at Fabled are clearly labelled on the homepage to make them easier to locate and bandied under heading such as skincare, makeup, hands, feet & nails, bath & body, haircare, fragrance, wellness, men's add gifts.  Those categories are then broken down further to help with your search and the item you wish to find.  The other option is to search for the item directly or you can browse through the brands available to you.  What I found was a site which loads incredibly quickly and is set out so everything you need to know about the product, including what its purpose is and how much it costs, is all laid in front of you.

So with a basket brimming with products I couldn't wait to receive them. I quickly made an account filling in my name, address and usual information that is required and was then taken to the time slot page to choose the slot which was best for me.  Again these slots are one hour time slots and like your shopping, you select it, decide where your package is to be delivered and wait for it to arrive.  The day your package is to arrive, I was sent a text which served as a reminder and it also gave me the name of the driver - Gary in my case and he was due to arrived between 10am and 11am and details of the delivery van.  Gary is clearly a punctual fellow as he was right on the dot of 10am, super polite and told me to enjoy my package and have a nice day, a little touch which made me smile.  

For me Fabled is a website that a delight to use, easy to navigate around and makes my wishlist grow my the second.  It is as informative as it is easy to use and given it ha articles that help you form opinions and get advice, it is more than worth a look and to encourage you to do so, I have a Voucher code for you lovely lot which entitles you to 15% off and it doesn't expire until 26/10/2016 and all you need to do is use VOU386121199 at the checkout stage. Happy Shopping!

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Win with BIC Soleil

Winter might be approaching quicker than Autumn arrived but that is no excuse for not shaving your legs (well okay maybe a tiny bit). Trusted hair removal brand BIC Soleil have a new colourful range of disposable razors which are perfect for ensuring those leg are hair free and silky smooth.

The handles on the new Soleil range have been designed ergonomically to allow the razors to hug your body's curves, Bic Soleil razors glide over the skin to leave your legs feeling smooth and soft and admittedly, I was not a fan of BIC until the Soleil came into my possession, but these razors are just simply fantastic and I no longer need to steal the misters (sorry) because let's face it, male razors have always been much better than those designed for women, in my opinion. 

I like that I can chose a different coloured handle razor, it is the simple things in life that often please me. I have Soleil® Bella® which combines the luxury feeling of a premium replaceable blade system with the ease and hygiene of a disposable razor. It features 4 flexible blades and an extra wide lubricating strip formulated with coconut milk combine to create a flawless finish and softness that’s irresistible. The contoured handle gives you better control while the pivoting head gently hugs your every curve.

Alongside the fabulous razors is also a really impressive having gel which also comes in a mini can making it perfect for travelling with and it is incredibly moisturising too as it contain both Aloe Vera and Vitamin E.

The lovely people of BIC have given me 6 Bella Razors (which come in a pack of 3) and 6 BIC gels to give away, so that is 6 prizes for 6 people and all you need to do is enter using the rafflecopter below, ensuring you complete the mandatory entries, that you live in the UK and that if you are under 18, have parental permission to enter because I will be needing your home address to send out the prize to you.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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MyPurrfect Gift Box - September Tea Box

If you love cats and love tea, then this is the box for you, it is just absolutely superb! For those of you who have not heard of My Purrfect Gift Box before, the idea came from. Kim and Juan Kniveton the founders of My Purrfect Gift Box are dedicated cat lovers, so much so they moved back from the USA to the Isle of Man to set up and run their own idyllic countryside retreat for cats - Boodee Beg Boarding Cattery, something I dream of doing (if I ever win the lottery). With their onsite gift shop not doing as well as they had hoped, Kim and Juan decided to start My Purffect Box and each month they choose to focus on a different cat charity, rescue centre or shelter and highlight the work they do through their social media sites and through information that comes in each box. They then donate 5% of all our profits from that month's box to that chosen charity of the month.

This months theme is tea. September signals the start of Autumn which means the jumpers come out, it is time to get cosy and spend quality time together - with tea! Inside this box is everything you need to create that amazing brew we Brits love and even share a few treat with the cats too!

The first thing you need when making a brew is a mug and the first item from this months box is a 'You're my Cup of Tea' cat face mug which is incredibly cute and can be bought from the online shop for just £11.99, the perfect give got tea loving crazy cat ladies like me.

Whenever you have a stringed tea bag in your cup, a tea bag holder has to be a genius invention because without one, I always end up losing the string into the brew and then spend a while digging it out with a spoon. Let me show you the cutest cat tea bag holders which you can find from MiniHandsCrafts which is another store on Etsy. These lovely Cat Teabag Holders are handsculpted and handpainted and are made using the high-quality polymer clay which is water-resistant. They are priced at £7.85.

You also need tea bags when it comes to making that perfect brew and within the box there are some cute cat shaped tea bags which you can find from LoJim right here on Etsy. I have Saffron flavoured tea which I have never tried before, so I am looking forward to giving it a try. I love that these tea bags are hand sewn and they cost £4.45.

One of my favourite scents is Jasmine and inside this box is a beautifully package wax melt in the shape of a cat paw. These melts are hand made using only natural organic ingredients which help to ensure you get a clean burn. You can find these melts from pawmelts and they retail at £18.50 for a box of 9.

Every good cup of tea needs a biscuit and whether or not you agree with Mary Berry on the issue of dunking, I personally am #TeamDunk, inside this box are two beautifully designed biscuits. Designed by Nila Holden whom you can find on NotOnTheHighStreet there are a few shapes and designs to drool over.  In the case of this box we have a beautiful cat and pillow design.

What I love about these boxes is that there are treats for both humans and kitties and for the kitties they do have a real treat inside this box and again all tea related!

First up we have a toy tea bag packed full of catnip from Freak Meowt and it is just brilliant.  This pack contains one tea bag which is filled to the brim with premium Canadian catnip no other filling is used in this product and it caused quite a stir (no pun intended) with my boys who react almost instantly to anything with catnip in it.

The second item for my boy comes from PawandGnaw and it is catnip tea. Perhaps an item I was quite excited about because making the cat a cup of tea is as cute as it is weird. Catnip cat tea with dried premium cat nip herbs for cats. You can brew your own catnip solution at home and then use to spray onto toys or scratching posts or even let your kitty drink a little.The herbs used in our Kit-tea are human food grade making them an excellent quality and dust free too. Each tea bag can be used approximately 2/3 times by drying the bag between uses.It will make a mug full of catnip liquid tea each time which can then be stored in a container in the fridge for up to a week.

The final item in this packed box is another set of toys and this time we have handmade catnip sweet toys from Tillypops and inside each pack is a set of three candy shaped toys. Again, filled with catnip, they have proven to be really popular with my three and they have licked, drooled on and thrown them around since getting them.

I have absolutely loved this box, it is just so clever and I am amazing that so many items that are tea related have been found to put this box together.  A definite must if you have cat and love tea!

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