Thursday, 26 June 2014

Review | Ted Baker Mia Fragrance

Summer is finally here and I for one have definitely been enjoying the change in the weather. It is still a little bit unpredictable here in the UK as we are still getting the odd rainy dull day but overall things have been looking good and the sun has been shining bright.

During Summer for some reason I tend to reach for my every day fragrances more even when I'm just going to work and one that I have been loving recently is *Mia by Ted Baker. This pretty fragrance is housed in an unusual triangular box which made me believe the bottle would be a similar shape but instead it is completely different. It is a very slimline, light bottle with a spray applicator which is perfect considering this is a scent designed to keep in your bag. It is definitely the smallest perfume I own and without doubt the easiest to carry around. It also has a pretty jewel on the top which finishes off the pretty baby pink bottle really well.

On the packaging Mia is described as:

'Sassy, stylish and sophisticated, Mia lights up the room effortlessly. With an irresistible blend of warmth, charm and allure, she is every girl's best friend.'

which sums up this fragrance really well. It's fun and girly yet an intense and sophisticated scent which truly is beautiful. The sparkling top notes of fresh lemon, raspberry, blackcurrant, freesia and rose blooms are combined with a seductive base of warm patchouli and golden amber which make this scent deep, rich and subtly sweet.

Mia is a really beautiful scent that I have enjoyed wearing every day since I got it. It's the first I have ever tried from Ted Baker and has definitely made me intrigued to try more. It's convenient size is definitely an added bonus. It's really versatile too so could easily be worn during the day or evening.

If you want to try Mia it is available at Ted Baker and Boots for £15.00. A bargain price and worth every penny. They are actually on offer for £10 at boots at the moment too so be sure to check them out!

What is your favourite Summer fragrance? Have you tried any from the Ted Baker range?

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Saturday, 21 June 2014

Review | Ted Baker Nail Polish Duo in Sweet On You & Champagne Sunday

If I'm honest when I think of Ted Baker I always think of their lovely clothes rather than cosmetics but recently I realised they actually have much more on offer and since trying the *Sweet On You and Champagne Sundays Duo I'm completely sold.

If you're looking for the perfect double act for Summer nails look no further than the nail polish duo's by Ted Baker. There are three duo's available in the range:

Pretty Perfect & Midnight Miracle - A mix of naughty and nice with a pale pink/nude and jet black polish
Silver Lining & Delightfully Dusk - A pair of iridescent precious metal polish in two pretty silver shades. One is more blue toned and one more of a taupe.
Sweet On You & Champagne Sundays - Summer is here with a Tropical Flamingo Pink & Sparkling Pink Glitter

Firstly, the packaging on these duo's is so adorable. I love that the cardboard box mimics a sweet shop and what better treat to be hidden inside than these gorgeous polishes?

Sweet On You which is pictured above sports a gorgeous bright flamingo pink which is a deep rich shade. The formula is quite thin but the coverage is very good and it applies smooth and even. Despite the thin formula if you're in a rush you can probably get away with just one coat of this but for perfection you need two. The colour of this polish is just stunning. It's perfect for Summer, super glossy and would look really lovely with a tan. I've been wearing it a lot over the past few weeks and really enjoying it but unfortunately I broke a couple of nails this week so I decided to take a picture with the wheels instead of my own nails... they are looking a little worse for wear just now.

Being a big fan of an accent nail the glitter polish, Champagne Sundays included in this duo couldn't be more up my street. The glitter is large and a really pretty metalic pink which isn't as intense as Sweet On You so it works as a really nice contrast. I really love this combination and will be wearing it a lot especially on my holiday! The formula is thick so you get good coverage and it looks great when layered or used sparingly over the top of the flamingo pink.

I've been really impressed by the Ted Baker Sweet On You and Champagne Sundays duo. The colours are gorgeous, the application flawless and they are pretty long lasting too. They offer everything you need in a polish.

If you want to try out these Ted Baker Sweet Shoppe duo's you can buy them from Boots for £8.50.

What do you think of this Ted Baker nail polish duo?