Ickle Baby Bot | Lush Review

Whilst browsing my local Lush store recently, my eyes settled on a product I'd never noticed before... The Ickle Baby Bot bath bomb. Unsurprisingly I fell in love with this adorable baby blue robot almost instantly & knew it was something I needed to try for myself.

Not only is this bath bomb super cute to look at, it's also perfect for helping to relax before bed. The product is made of a combination of Lavender, Sandalwood & Chamomile Blue oil - each commonly used within aromatherapy to provide calming effect.. Ideal after a long day in the office. However if this wasn't enough - Lush also claims that the Lavender oil is perfect for soothing irritated skin - something many people (myself included) suffer from during the winter months.

After popping this in my bath, the water quickly turned baby blue with a gorgeous scent filling the air *sorry I was too excited & forgot a photo.. oops*. Once dissolved I found that skin was left feeling lovely & soft without feeling at all greasy.

It's safe to say the Ickle Baby Both bath bomb has secured a place within my ever growing list of Lush favourites. Plus - at only £1.95 each - this is the perfect affordable bath-time treat!

Have you tried Lush's Ickle Baby Bot?

What are your thoughts?
xxx

A Benefit Mini Haul

It seems that I may have accidentally purchased some new beauty items.. again *oops*. But who can simply browse make-up counters without picking up at least something.. This little trip resulted in me being drawn to Benefit's counter & treating myself to a few more beauty products to add to my collection.

1. They're Real Mascara - £19.50 [x]
2. The Pore-fessional Pro Balm/Primer - £24.50 [x]
3. Watt's Up Highlighter - £24.50 [x]
(The mascara & highlighter shown are miniatures, however I've linked the full size products as I couldn't find the miniatures online) 

The first product I picked up is one that has received high amounts of praise within the blogging world & something I've had my eye one for a while now."They're Real" boasts to create "bigger, bolder & sexier lashes".. what girl doesn't crave that?!

Next is Benefit's "watt's up" highlighter. This is a gorgeous champagne coloured cream highlighter that claims to offer a luminous glow for all complexions. The little light-bulbs on the packaging also make this ridiculously cute.

Last but not least, is the Pore-fessional Pro Balm/Primer. This claims to be a lightweight balm to minimize the appearance of pores & keep make-up in place throughout the day. Whilst I don't really have a problem with my pores, I have been looking for a new primer for a while now - hopefully it'll live up to my expectations!

Since picking these products up I've found that I've have been very impressed *yay*. Watch this space for a full review.

Have you tried any of these products?
What are your thoughts?
xxx

Yankee Candle | Current Favourites

When it comes to candles, Yankee is a favourite brand amongst the blogging community. With a variety of gorgeous scents & sizes to fit all budgets, it's easy to see why. So after recently adding a few new candles to my collection, I thought this the perfect opportunity to share a few scents that I have been loving recently.

1. Fireside Treats - [x]

2. Pain Au Raisin [x]

3. Candy Cane Lane [x]

The first of my recent favourites is Yankee's Fireside Treats. At first I was a little worried that this may be overpoweringly sweet. However the scent of marshmallows mixed with a smoky camp-fire fragrance make this a perfect autumnal scent... This roasting marshmallows around a camp-fire.

Next on my list is another sweet fragrance - Pain Au Raisin. I picked this up not long after returning from Disneyland Paris (if you're interested in having a nose at part of the trip, click here). With notes of vanilla & cinnamon this reminded me instantly of the sugary sweet smell of Main Street USA. Perfect if - like me - you're a lover of all things sweet (or Disney of course). 

Last but not least, I couldn't resist including a Christmas candle - it is nearly December after all. With notes of vanilla, sweet cookies & most noticeably peppermint this is the ultimate Christmas scent. I can't wait to light this on a cold December evening whilst binge watching Christmas films/wrapping presents. 

Now that we're well and truly into the winter months, there really is nothing better than lighting a few candles & snuggling down a good film. I already know this is going to be a favourite past time of mine for the remainder of 2015. 

Which is your current favourite Yankee Candle?
xxx

Stocking Fillers | For Her

Each year I love picking up little stocking fillers for family & friends - there's nothing better than the feeling of excitement knowing you've picked up the perfect little gift. In fact - in my house it's tradition to all sit around & open our stocking's first thing on Christmas morning & enjoy the little things we've been lucky enough to each receive...*thanks Santa!*

There are so many lovely stocking fillers on the high-street this year - so I couldn't resist putting together a post showing some of the items that have caught my eye so far.. 

1. Ciate Paint Pot Pair - Boots - £10.00 [x]

2. Unicorn Screen Cleaner - New Look - £4.99 [x]

3. Sweet Orange & Mint Cleanser 50ml set - Liz Earle - £9.75 [x]

4. 3D Cat Mug - Topshop - £10.00 [x]

5. Strawberry Christmas Cracker - The Body Shop - £5.00 [x]

6. Christmas Jumper Slab - Hotel Chocolat - £5.00 [x]

7. Dashing Santa Bath Bomb - Lush - £2.95 [x]

8.  Minnie Mouse Tsum Tsum - Disney Store - £3.00 [x]

9. Mini Lipstick Charms - Charlotte Tilbury - £29.00 [x]

I personally love the above items & think they're the perfect little treat for any beauty, Disney or even technology lover. In fact.. I'm tempted to pick a couple of these up for myself.. an early Christmas treat is allowed.. right?

xxx

Christmas Party Outfit Ideas

With the annual Christmas party getting closer, the stress of finding the perfect outfit is steadily growing *or is that only me?!*. So this year I thought I'd put together a few dresses that have recently caught my eye - each perfect for a night out with friends & colleagues alike.

1. Embellished skater dress - Asos - £55.00 [x]

2. Chiffon Maxi Dress - AX Paris - £40.00 [x]

3. Cross Back Dress - New Look - £22.99 [x]

4. Leafy Maxi Dress - Miss Selfridge - £108.00 [x]

5. Sequin Skater Dress - Boohoo - £35.00 [x]

6. Satin Skater Dress - Pretty Little Thing - £30.00 [x]

Each of these dresses are gorgeous & perfect for festive parties. My favourites include; Pretty Little Thing's red skater dress & Boohoo's sequin skater dress *nothing screams Christmas fashion quite like sequins!*. I also love the style of Miss Selfridge's' "leafy maxi dress". Although a little on the pricier side, it's perfect for those struggling to decide between a long or short dress. 

Which dress is your favourites?

xxx

Mini Beauty Haul

It seems that I no matter how hard I try, I simply cannot wander into a Superdrug or Boots without purchasing a new product or two (or three in this instance.. oops). So - as usual - I decided to put together a little haul post to help banish any lingering feelings of guilt.. See bank account.. I clearly needed these items for my blog.

Rimmel & Kate Moss Lipstick - Shade 01 - £5.49 [x]

Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Varnish - Shade "Sparkling Amethyst" - £3.99 [x]

Rimmel & Kate Moss Lipstick - Shade 30 - £5.49 [x]

Rimmel is my go to high-street brand for lipsticks as I find them gorgeously pigmented & not at all drying. I decided on two similar shades, one of which has red undertones (shade 01) and one which has purple (shade 30). Neither are too bright & are perfect for a day-to-night look *think drinks after work*. 

I also accidentally purchased one of Barry M's Gelly Hi Shine nail varnishes. After staring at the counter for what felt like hours, I finally decided on the shade "Sparkling Amethyst". This is a deep purple shade with tiny flecks of glitter throughout. Perfect for the Christmas parties that are drawing closer & closer. 

If you're looking for a little beauty treat that wont break the bank then I'd definitely recommend one of the above.

What are your current go to lipsticks and/or nail varnishes?

I'm always on the look out for new favourites (sorry bank account)!

xxx

Advent Calendar Wishlist

With the demand for beauty themed calendars growing larger each year, more & more brands are now releasing their own versions onto the market. However whilst having an increased selection is obviously great (Christmas and beauty combined.. What's not to love?!) it does make the whole decision making process a little trickier.

So, if like me you're currently struggling to chose which calender to invest in this year - or if you're looking for ideas ready to treat a loved one - I've put together a wishlist of  advent calendars that I'm currently lusting after.

*warning - some spoilers ahead* 

1. Topshop's "Advent Tree" - £28.00 [x]

If make-up/beauty products aren't your cup of tea, then a great alternative to your typical beauty calendar is Topshop's jewellery "Advent Tree". Offering a collection of earrings, necklaces and bracelets this is perfect for those looking to extend their collection (you can never had enough jewellery, right?)..  Plus the tree design is adorable! 

2. Ciate "Mini Mani Month" - £49.00 [x]
Ciate calendars are a favourite throughout the blogging community - & it's easy to see why! Not only does this calendar offer a mixture of miniature polishes & manicure toppers (plus a surprise full size polish) it's all packaged in a beautifully simple case -  London in the winter? - yes please!

3. Make-up Revolution's "Beauty Chest" - £85.00 (reduced from £100) [x]

Make-up Revolution is one of my favourite budget beauty brands. So it's safe to say I was very excited to discover they're offering an advent calendar this year. Although on the pricier side, with 25 full size products (including nail varnishes, lipsticks & even an eye-shadow pallet) this is the perfect treat for make-up lovers everywhere. 

4. Benefits "Party Poppers" Calendar - £34.50 [x]

"Party Poppers" offers a slightly different take on the usual advent calendar theme.. This calendar includes 12 miniature products for the 12 days of Christmas (or as Benefit puts it; the 12 days of gorgeous). Products include; a They're real! mini mascara, a Rockateur mini bronzer & a Watt's up! mini highlighter. Whilst containing fewer products than most beauty calendars on the market, I still think this is a great buy for the price - especially for those wishing to test out some of Benefit's items without committing the the full product.  

5. The Body Shop's "Beauty Calendar" - £60.00 [x]
Another cult classic within the blogging world has to be the Body Shop's Advent Calender. As a Body Shop lover, I've had my eye in this item for a few years & 2015 is no different. Not only is it cruelty free but it also contains a mixture skin-care, beauty & bath products for the build up to Christmas. In my opinion this is perfect any beauty lover who's also looking for a little variety. 

6. Yankee Candle "Advent Calendar in the Snow" - £27.99 [x]

If you're looking for something a little different to the traditional chocolate calendar - but beauty and/or jewellery isn't your thing - then "Advent Calendar in the Snow" from Yankee Candle is a great alternative. For £27.99 each window houses a Yankee tea light with a special treat on Christmas Eve. Plus this is the perfect way to test out candle scents before picking up a full size. 

I personally adore each of these calendars & think they're the perfect way to celebrate the build up to Christmas.. plus who doesn't love waking up to a little present each morning?!

Which advent calendar have you got your eye on this year?
xxx

Autumnal Style Changes*

If you've read any of my recent posts, you'll know how excited I am for Autumn this year. So whilst thinking of content for my usual mid-week blog post - I realised the perfect way to celebrate this was to write about my favourite style changes for the autumn/winter months. 

Not style related - but what's more autumnal than a cute Starbucks cup?! 

It seemed only right to start this post with documenting my most recent change. As we're approaching the chillier months, I decided to opt for darker roots & an overall soft ombre look. Whilst nothing to drastic - my hair is definitely still blonde - this seemed like the perfect subtle change for autumn/winter. 

Next on my list is autumn/winter favourite amongst beauty bloggers - the beloved dark lipstick. Now don't get me wrong, I love bright red, pink & choral shades.. but there's just something about a dark lip that screams "autumn's here"! Plus - in my opinion - a dark lip is a quick & simple way to add a little glamour to any outfit. 

Last but not least is something I have been obsessing over recently - the colour burgundy. Whether it be a new dress, shade of nail varnish or lipstick, burgundy seems to be everywhere on the high-street this season. In my opinion this is a perfect autumn shade & is therefore something I simply can't seem to resist (much to my bank accounts dismay.. oops!).

If you're looking to change up your style for the autumn months, be sure to check out the Hair Colour Quiz set up by Madison Reed*. For those of you who don't know, Madison Reed is a company that specialises in offering high performance hair colour at home. The quiz consists of 8 simple questions to suggest which shades would work best for your hair. Perfect if want to make a change but need a little extra helping help making a decision. 

 How do you change your style for the autumn months?

I'm always on the look out for new ideas! 

xxx

Disneyland Paris Trip | Part One

If you follow my social media or ready my Disneyland Essentials post, then you'll that in September I spent a few days in Disneyland Paris with my boyfriend.

To say I love all things Disney would be a huge understatement - so I could barely contain my excitement at finally having the chance to return to my favourite place. We spent the most magical three days in Disney so of course I couldn't resist the opportunity to create a blog post around the mini adventure.

Some of my favourite posts to read are from fellow bloggers trips to Disney, so I hope you enjoyed a little view into one my ultimate favourite holidays.

As these are only a few snapshots from our trip - I got a little photo-happy & ended up taking over 200 photos.. oops! - I'll be sure to upload a "Part two" if this post goes down well..

Have you ever been to Disneyland?
I'd love to hear your memories!
xxx