Review | Roger and Gallet Body and Hair Oil

Today's post is all about a product and brand I recently discovered and love. Roger and Gallet was established in 1982 in Paris and started as a perfumery which is definitely evident in the bath and hair *oil product I will be talking about today. The fragrance is like no other oil I have tried and words just cannot do justice to how beautiful this sweet, floral Fleur d'Osmanthus scent is. The rich aroma lingers on my skin for hours after application and it has a very luxurious and expensive feel to it.

As for the oil itself? It's equally as gorgeous. It absorbs into my skin extremely quickly and instantly nourishes and hydrates without feeling the slightest bit greasy or uncomfortable. It also contains some beautiful ingredients including apricot oil which is rich in Omega 6 and powerful antioxidant vitamins A and E, Sesame and Sweet Almond.

What I love about this oil though is that it is multi-purpose. As well as using on your body you can also use it on your hair which leaves it looking and feeling healthy. I apply the oil to my hair when it is damp, just before blow drying it and then add a little more after styling. Each time I only use a small around, less than a pea size which is ample and never apply it to my roots. My hair is left feeling soft, silky and smelling gorgeous.

If you want to try this body and hair oil you can buy it from Essentual for £24.50. There is currently 1/3 off this price too!

What do you think of bath and hair oils? Have you tried this one?

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Review | Smashbox Santigolden Eyeshadow Palette

This incredible limited edition *eyeshadow palette, created by artist Santigold was available exclusively at Smashbox this year. The collection was inspired by pyramids and snakes which is demonstrated by the fun an innovative packaging and is a product I have used a lot since first seeing it at the Smashbox event in May (read my post here). The packaging actually reminds me a little of YSL because of the gorgeous bright gold and intricate details but it obviously isn't quite so classic as their packaging.

Hidden inside the casing  is a stunning palette which holds five unique shades that will appeal to people who like to add a splash of colour to their eye lids. As I'm more of a neutrals girl it was a little daunting at first but it has encouraged me to be more creative with my eye makeup and I have really enjoyed using it!

My favourite shade in this palette is the brown taupe which I apply all over my lid and also the shimmery cream which makes a gorgeous highlighter. The pale green and slightly deeper shimmery green also look very pretty together and work well with my blue eyes although I tend to wear those less often. The bright blue is a gorgeous colour and although I don't wear this myself I think it would look really beautiful on someone who has brown eyes as it would really define them.

The quality of these eyeshadows is brilliant. The texture is soft and creamy so they are easily to work with and blendable meaning they are enjoyable to use. The compact is also an idea size to travel with.

This gorgeous palette that was released as part of the 2014 Santigold collection is still available in stores for the bargain price of £25.00.

What do you thinik of this eyeshadow palette?

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Review | My Favourite Brands Part 1

Hello Beauties! Today's blog post is the start of a mini series where I will share my favourite brands with you. I'm going to give you an insight into my 'go to' brands for certain products and why I go back to them time and time again as well as recent discoveries I love. 

This series will include numerous posts so if you want to suggest a specific area please feel free to leave a comment below to request it. I will be talking about a broad range of areas from beauty to fashion to jewellery and candles :)

In no particular order, let's get started!

Make-up Brushes

The first area I am looking at are makeup brushes where I definitely have some favourite brands. 

First is Sigma who are top of my list because they offer a huge range of brushes at reasonable prices. The bristles are soft and good quality, the handles comfortable to hold and they come up well after every wash. When I first ordered my Sigma brushes I got them sent over from the US as at that time it worked out much cheaper, however, the delivery costs have now increased so in the future I will order from a UK site such as Beauty Chamber. My favourite Sigma Brush is the F80 which is a flat kabuki and perfect for blending in foundation for a flawless look.

Next on my list are MAC brushes, in particular their eye makeup brushes such as the 217 which is brilliant for blending eyeshadow. Again, the range of brushes is good but I find the quality has deteriorated a little which means some of my brushes, especially my blush one sheds which is a little annoying. Even so, MAC is a well respected brand for brushes and you'll definitely find what you need here.

Last of all are Real Techniques brushes which are a really great drug store alternative to the above. Priced well, these brushes are worth the price tag and are soft so don't irritate my skin. They also recover from cleaning well. The Real Techniques range of brushes is slowly increasing but I'd definitely watch out for the naming conventions on them as I find I often use them for something completely different than they are intended. For example, I use the blush brush for powder as it is large.

Brush Cleaner

This moves on nicely to my next topic, brush cleaner. I haven't tried a lot of different brush cleaners but out of the ones I have there are two that stand out. Firstly, the MAC brush cleaner which leaves my brushes feeling soft and looking as good as new and secondly simple baby shampoo. I tend to use the latter more now as it is much more economical although my brushes do tend to take a little longer to dry.

Bath Products

Next on my list are bath products and there are two stand out brands for me here. The first will be obvious to anyone who follows my blog or Twitter as it is Lush. If you've never been to Lush before because you have been put off the intense smell as you walk up to the shop I would definitely recommend venturing in and buying a couple of products to try. Once they are in a different environment so you can smell them individually they are gorgeous and I don't think you'l be disappointed.

I love Lush because the range of products is huge and they are fun and innovative. When we come up to each season I always look forward to seeing what new products they have on offer and if any of my favourite's are making a re-appearance. I'm yet to find a product I have been disappointed in. 

My favourite Lush products include the bath bombs, shower gels, shampoo bars, bubble bars and soaps.

Another favourite brand of mine for bath products are Laura Mercier as their bath melt is simply divine. It's such a luxurious product I use it with moderation but the whole bathroom is filled with a delicious aroma that lingers on my skin and makes it soft and smooth. My favourite scents are Ambre Vanille and Creme Brule.. yum!

Foundation

I'm going to break down the makeup brands I like into categories as I tend to go to different brands depending on the product. First up are foundations where there are three stand out brands for me, two high end and one drug store.

When it comes to foundation I've never had a preference over high end or drug store but over the years as I've tried more products I guess I've leaned more towards high end simply because those are the products that have worked best with my skin type which is combination - normal.

The foundation I have been using for most of this year has been Nars Sheer Glow. The price tag is high but it blends beautifully over my skin and gives it a healthy yet natural glow which I love. The shade match is perfect and no matter what tool I use the end result is also great. This is my current favourite foundation.

Next is Chanel who have a lot of gorgeous products, one of my favourite's being the foundations. The Vitalumiere Aqua foundation was a favourite of mine for years until I discovered Nars but is very high quality and still a staple in my collection. The formula is very light weight and doesn't make my skin break out. I love it.

Last but not least is the drug store brand Rimmel. When it comes to foundations Rimmel have got it right as they offer a reasonable range of shades with a high quality formulation that isn't too thick or thin. It isn't cakey and is reasonably long lasting so if I'm looking for a foundation that isn't too pricey Rimmel is the place I go. My favourite is Match Perfection.

I hope you liked today post and having a sneaky peak at my favourite brands. I have tried to mix up the topics to make each post a little more interesting and go into some detail so you know why I have chosen each of them. Watch this space for part 2 in the series.

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Lifestyle | Light Lunch Idea's with Eggs

Regular readers of my blog will know I like to mix things up a bit so today's post is one for all the foodies out there.  

One of the staple products in our diet are eggs and rightly so because not only are they full of nutrients and protein but they are also versatile so you can create a whole host of different meals and treats with them. Here are some light bites using eggs I sometimes eat for my lunch which are quick and easy!

Scrambled Eggs on Toast With Smoked Salmon

I love creamy scrambled eggs made in the microwave with milk, butter and seasoning. It's such an easy meal to put together yet is filling and can be combined with extra's such as smoked salmon to make it even more tasty.

Poached Eggs on Toast

I often have poached eggs on toast drizzled in ketchup as it's a filling yet healthy meal. I love when the yolk of the egg oozes over the crispy toast.. yum!

Omelette

I love omlette because you throw almost any ingredients into them and create a completely different result each time. Some of my favourite's include, cheese, ham and mushroom, plain and Spanish omlette's. The latter are particularly nice cold too so you can make a large one and eat it over a couple of days if you're and about and in need of a speedy lunch.

Soft Boiled Egg with Bacon and Soldiers

Eggs with soldiers take me back to my childhood as my dad used to often cook this for me with the added extra of bacon occasionally. It makes a nice twist to a delicious classic and there's something very satisfying about dipping your toast in a golden, runny yolk.

Eggs Benedict

This meal takes a few more ingredients than the others but it's richer and more luxurious. I only have eggs benedict on the rare occasion but when I do I really enjoy it.

Fried Egg Sandwich

Okay, this one isn't the healthiest option but it sure is tasty! A fried egg sandwich is a simple treat that uses minimum ingredients and when combined with brown and red sauce (yes, I know it's weird I like both) it's even better!

Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich

If you fancy a sandwich for lunch but something which isn't hot so can be transported then maybe an egg mayonnaise is up your street. You simply boil eggs and crush them with seasoning and mayonnaise to create a tasty filling for your bread of choice!

Nicoise Salad

A super healthy option for lunch which is full of protein is a nicoise salad. Traditionally this includes hard boiled eggs, tuna, plum tomatoes, new potato's and salad leaves or lettuce but of course you can mix this up with other ingredients too. This is a particular favourite of mine in the Summer as it's light and fresh.

Croque Madame

A Croque Madame is a meal I only discovered this Summer and is a twist on the Croque Monsieur which to put it simply is a cheese and ham toastie. The exciting twist with a Croque Madame, however, is that it has a fried egg on top! 

What do you like to eat for lunch using British Lion Eggs?

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Advertising | 10% Discount off ALL packages

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Event | Lush Christmas Product Launch

Hello Beauties! As mentioned in yesterday's blog post I was lucky enough to attend the launch of the gorgeous Lush Christmas products in London yesterday.. and I must say it definitely wasn't a let down!

Before arriving at the Lush store on Regent's Street I met up with my friends Rachel and Zoe who are also bloggers and went for a shopping trip and pamper at Selfridges where I bought far too many beautiful things! It was really lovely to have a catch up as I haven't seen either of them for a while so we had lots to talk about!

When we arrived at Lush it was already full of people who were excitedly looking at the products Lush had on offer and after getting some drinks we did the same. It was great to spot some old favourite's such as Snow Fairy Shower Gel (yum!), the creamy and nourishing soap Snowcake and pretty bath bomb Lush Christmas Pud as well as some super exciting newbie products too. I loved the look and smell of the Snow Angel bath melt, was intrigued by the Snowman Jelly and my heart melted at the sight of the cute Christmas penguin. I'm pretty sure I still have one of those from last year as I couldn't bring myself to put him in the bath! haha Of course there were also lots of products also sporting glitter to get people into the festive spirit!

As always the Lush gift sets looked stunning and would definitely look amazing under the Christmas tree. The packaging is so fun and innovative that it would impress your friends and family before they even open it to see what wonderful treats are hidden within. This year Lush have also introduced an incredible advent calendar which priced at £50 is a little on the high side but I think it's worth it. The products in it are gorgeous and what better way to wake up in the lead up to Christmas than with an exciting Lush treat?! I'm very, very tempted to get one!

There were a LOT of amazing products available but if I was to pick a few of the stand out ones they would be:

- Advent Calendar

- Rose Jam and Snow Fairy Shower Gel

- Snow Angel Bath Melt

- Snowman Jelly

- Golden Wonder Bath Bomb

- Christmas Pud Bath Bomb

I'll stop there.. but I could easily name more! haha

I always love the events Lush host because the atmosphere is so fun and relaxed. Without doubt I always discover new products too that aren't event part of the range that are being promoted and coming away being more knowledgeable about the brand and the products they offer. Needless to say I had a wonderful evening and now have a Lush wish list even longer than yesterday's!

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Wishlist | Lush

Hello Beauties! On Thursday I am lucky enough to be attending the Christmas product launch for Lush, one of my favourite shops on the highstreet and that has been inspiration for today's wish list. I am yet to see any of the exciting products in store this year and when it comes to holiday's no one does them better than Lush. I love that you can always rely on them to bring back old favourite's such as Snow Fairy Shower Gel at Christmas (yum!) as well as introduce new and innovative products in the mix.

As the last month or so has been crazy busy I haven't been shopping at all (shock, horror) so I have absolutely no idea what suprises are in store until I decided to write this post. Admitedly, I was in two minds whether to wait until Thursday and let it be a suprise but the tempted was too much and here I am looking at the goodies on the Lush website as we speak creating a wish list longer than my arm! I won't feature them all here because the blog post will be far too big but here are some of the top picks. Not all of the products are in the limited edition Christmas range but some of them are so if you like the look of any of them pick them up before they sell out!

Of course also pop back next week to see what I got up to at the event and if you're there too pop over and say hello!

Golden Wonder Bath Bomb | £3.75

This bath bomb was a favourite of mine last year because it has a suprise hidden within it, smells nice and looks like a present.. it's just adorable! As it's pretty big you can even break it in half if you like so you can get two baths out of it rather than one.

Sultana of Soap | £3.40 per 100g

I've only tried two soaps from Lush before, Honey I Shrunk the Kids which is my favourite as I love products that have a honey scent.. this one is just amazing and I could happily smell it all day. The other soap I have tried is a limited edition one at Christmas and is called Snow Cake. It's really soft and creamy so it feels nourishing on the skin which I really like.

The next one I'd like to try, however, is part of the standard range and is called Sultana of Soap. The ingredients in it are unusual but I love the scent so am interested to see how it compares to the others.

Snow Fairy Shower Gel | £3.75

It wouldn't be Christmas without a bottle of Snow Fairy sitting in the bathroom. This bright pink shimmery shower gel sports the unique scent of sweet bubble gum and candy floss without being too sickly. I've never come across another shower gel like it and it's definitely a must when it becomes available at Christmas.

Candy Mountain Bubble Bar | £2.75

The main thing that draws me to Candy Mountain is the colour because of course I love a touch of pink! Candy Mountain isn't a bubble bar I have tried before but it looks fun and I think I'd like the scent so I'd love to give it a try.

Butterbear Bath Bomb | £1.95

The Butterbear bath bomb is on my wish list for one simple reason.... it looks adorable! I'm pretty sure this is a brand new product for Christmas as I don't recall having ever seen it before and it's almost too cute to dunk into the bath.. I think this one will end up sitting on the side for a while!

Luxury Lush Pud | £3.50

Ah I love, love, love with bath bomb from Lush and was left thoroughly disappointed last year when they sold out so I couldn't stock up. It's multicoloured spots make up a Christmas pudding that remind me of the lights twinkling on a Christmas tree. This bath bomb also sports my favourite honey scent, hence why I'm a fan!

What do you think of my wish list?

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Haul | Boujois Makeup

Hello Beauties! I hope you're all well? I've been meaning to write a blog post about some gorgeous Boujois products I got recently but unfortunately it has been pushed down my list a few times as I've been so crazy busy lately.

Boujois is a lovely brand that I've been using for years, ever since I first started wearing makeup in fact and they have a large variety of gorgeous products available. Here is a peak at the ones I most recently added to my collection:


*Boujois Felt Tip Eyeliner in Gold Shine | £6.99


I like this eyeliner for two reasons, firstly the colour as it makes a change to jet black. I haven't used it yet but I'm hoping it will gives my eyes an extra pop and more definition but obviously it will be much more subtle than a dark eyeliner.

I also like that the eyeliner is a felt tip as they are very easy to use and leave a sharp crisp line, particularly on the top lid. In the past felt tip liners haven't worked so well in my waterline so I will be interested to see how this compares although I expect I would only rarely use it there.


*3D Effect Lip Gloss in Or Ferric | £7.99


When it comes to lip glosses I tend to wear them in phases. I go through a stage of liking lipstick without the added gloss and others where I like the extra shine, although admittedly as I'm getting older it does seem to be more of the former. I'm really fussy when it comes to lip glosses because I can't stand wearing ones that feel heavy or have a sticky texture so I'm hoping this one isn't anything like that!

The shade is a gorgeous gold which will look stunning over a large variety of lip products and it also has a pretty fleck of glitter running through it which will make the lips look fuller. I can't wait to try it!

*Blush Creme Soleil #5 | £7.99


I've been a big fan of Boujois blushes for a very long time and they are definitely my favourite product by the brand. The colour range is gorgeous and the texture of the blush whether it is powder or cream blends well into the skin and is long lasting.

The one I have here is a cream blush in a beautiful rich orange/pink. This is a very unusual yet pretty shade that I will definitely be wearing a lot.. all year round!


*Gold Bronzing Powder | £7.99


Next up is a stunning bronzing powder brick that has a pretty shimmer running through it that gives my skin a beautiful healthy glow. This bronzer can be used as a highlighter due to the pretty shine it gives the skin although I haven't used it in that way just yet.

This bronzer has a really lovely tone so it doesn't make me look orange or too made up, it just makes my skin have s kiss of sunshine.


*Bronzing Powder & Highlighter Duo | £7.99

Last but not least is another bronzing block but this time a duo with a highlighter. I love the innovative packaging of these products because they are fun and look just like a chocolate bar!

The bronzer side of this pretty product is a great shade as it goes well with my skin tone to give it a natural glow without looking orange or too powdery.  It also has a shimmer running through it to add a little extra glow and glam.

The highlighter is a very pretty pale off white which looks gorgeous when it is added to my cheek bones or brow bones however I don't tend to wear it with the bronzer as for me it's a little too much. Instead, I prefer to use this is a more matte bronzer so there isn't quite so much shimmer... both are very pretty products, though!

What do you think of my Boujois haul? What is your favourite product mentioned here?

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Wedding | An Update!

Hello there beauties! It's been a strange few weeks since getting engaged because it has been full of highs and lows. Obviously the engagement was a big high but since then my God Mother has sadly passed away, I have been very poorly and even been at the hospital for tests and my dad has also been in hospital having an operation so it really has been a rollcoaster of emotions! I'm glad to say my dad is out of hospital and the op went well which is a big relief and after being put on several meds and making big efforts to try and boost my immune system I'm now feeling much better too!

Despite all of the above, we have had a chance to do some wedding planning which has actually been a welcome distraction to everything else going on. We have visited five venues out of a much longer list for our wedding breakfast and evening reception.  Each of them was very different and ticked some of the boxes but one definitely stood out from the crowd and is the venue we have provisionally booked. It's all very exciting because it means we now actually have a date for our wedding and it's just a matter of putting the deposit down and it's ours! I'm not going to reveal the details on here yet, just in case everything falls through *fingers crossed* it doesn't but it's safe to say we love it! 

When choosing the venue it had to meet certain criteria so it was really hard to find somewhere that met everything. There was also much more to think about then we first thought so it does feel a little overwhelming but when we walked in our venue of choice we just knew it was the one for us. It is easy to get to, large enough to accommodate all of our guests, has beautiful grounds for photo's and definitely meets my dream of having a fairytale wedding.

It was very easy to pick the venue for the ceremony because we have always wanted to get married in a church and we always had a particular place in mind although as we are looking to get married next year and a lot of places are booked up we did have to consider a few others. In the end we decided on a date we hadn't first considered as it means we can have both venues we want.. eeek!

I hope you liked reading this post. Until the next time.....

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