Tag: What's In My Handbag?

Hello Girls! I've been meaning to do this post for quite some time now, but I'm forever changing my bag and emptying its contents out onto my bed that I've never really found an opportunity to do it. I don't know about you but I love this tag. I'm a real nosey parker and love seeing what you girls have lying around in the bottom of your bags! Just like my skincare routine, this changes all the time and I always take things out and in turn put new things in!

Beige Structured Tote Bag - Zara Dupe From Primark
I bought this bag in the Boxing Day sales (which I blogged about here) from Primark and I have been hooked ever since. It's such a nice size and goes with almost everything in my wardrobe, plus its such a good dupe to the one from Zara but at almost quarter of the price.

iPhone 5 & Apple Headphones
I bought the iPhone 5 on the day it came out because I'm a little bit of a technology geek. (see, the home truths are starting to come out of the closet now) and the bumper case is from eBay. I am absolutely loving the new Apple headphones too.

Make-Up Bag & Products
In my make-up bag I just tend to store things in there for touch-ups etc. Things like powder, lipstick and mascara are amongst the dark depths of my make-up bag. I also carry around Soap and Glory's 'Hand Maid' as I hate germs. I'm obsessed with keeping my hands clean, and the tissues speak for themself.

Oyster Card
If you live in London then an Oyster is probably the focal point of anyones bag. It gets me around while saving money, but I won't even attempt to show you the picture inside.

Purse
In my purse I have a stupid amount of bank cards, store cards, reciepts and the rest. I also picked this up in the Boxing Day sales from River Island and I love the studded detail on the front.

Keys
Well I'm not going to get very far without my keys! I have silly keyrings on mine, but by far my favourite one is my diamante 'K' inital one, along with my 'Mrs David Beckham' one too.

Denman Grooming Brush
I need to brush my hair extensions througout the day, but I love this one as it really smoothes the hair down too which is perfect for windy days, or any day if you live in England.

S. Pellegrino Water
I'm currently suffering with an awful cold, and have to take tablets and use endles tissues so I've been told to keep drinking fluids. I love this water, I know that sounds crazy but it has a different taste to other waters.

Lady GaGa Fame Perfume
I love this perfume for daytime. When I first heard Lady GaGa was bringing out a perfume I was a bit apprehensive as to what it would be like but I love it. It has great staying power too so only need a sprita halfway through the day.

Scarf & Umbrellla
Pretty self explanatory as I live in London and you never know when you'll need these. The say could start off with the sun shining and snowing by the evening!

I tag all of my blog readers to do this, let me know if you do by commenting I'd love to see it! What do you carry around in your handbag everyday?

New Holy Grail Product: Soap & Glory For Daily Youth Moisturiser

Hi Girls! I reckon by now you've most probably realised that Soap and Glory is a brand I can't get enough of. I featured this in part one of my skincare routine which you can read here. I picked up this beaut of a moisturiser with a voucher that came with my 'Best of All' gift set (read my review here) and saved £3. Not only that, but it was on offer too which made it a nice little £6 purchase. For 50ml of product I think that's such a great price and it's hard to find something to beat it. I'm a real skincare geek and I always find myself in the skincare aisle at Boots looking for new products to try. I have combination skin so something which softens my skin while not being too greasy is at the top of my list. 

"Our exclusive PATENTED PLANTPOWER™ PEPTIDE COMPLEX to fight fine lines & wrinkles. A SKINMOOD BOOSTING™ molecular mix – an antioxidant to help protect and stimulate the skin Rosa Centiflolia Flower Extract – a special Swiss blend which gives amazing sensorial benefits and enhanced activity."

Up until a few days ago I was using Superdrug's Vitamin E Radiance Moisture Cream (read my review here) because I truly believe I've found a new 'holy grail' day moisturiser. Not only does it carry Soap & Glory's signature shea butter and grapefruit scent, but it's a moisturiser which does make a difference. I feel that it hydrates my skin throughout the day without feeling too heavy and leaves it so soft once I take my make up off after a long day.

I absolutely adore the packaging and the pump. It's a product which looks so cute and girly on your dressing table and is small enough to take away overnight if you go anywhere. The pump is amazing, it doesn't decant too much product at once and it almost has a sort of moussy feel to it once you push the pump down. I use two pumps of this moisturiser for my face and neck and if like me you have acrylic nails, you haven't got that dreaded moisturiser left behind your nails! I'll definitely be picking up a few of these while they're still on offer at Boots. 

Have you tried this Soap & Glory moisturiser? What are your holy grail moisturisers?

♥

My Current Skincare Routine - Part Two

Hello Girls! As promised, this is the second part to my current skincare routine. I recently posted part one (read it here) of what I use in the morning before I apply my make-up and wanted to show you all what I do just before I go to bed. Unless I'm on my death bed or I'm incredibly ill, I never use face wipes before bed. They remove make-up but don't physically clean the skin, so your skin is more prone to spots and blemishes if you do. Once again I've split the post into three parts (cleanse, tone, moisturise) as it's easier to show you what I use at each stage. In some sections I feature two products as I like to bounce between products to see the full effect of what certain products can achieve. I'd also just like to say that this is what works for me and my skin type at this time of year. As I also said in part one of this post, I plan to post what I use when the Summer months begin to loom and the weather heats up (hurry up Summer?) 

♥ Cleanse

Clinique Take The Day Off Make Up Remover - I don't like using a normal cleanser or eye make-up remover pads as all that stretching of the skin encourages wrinkles. I love this from Clinique as you needed the smallest amount to get the job done and it leaves my lashes and lids squeaky clean.

No7 Soft & Soothed Gentle Cleanser - I've been using this cleanser for as long as I can remember and I absolutely love it. It leaves your skin unbelievably soft and keeps dry patches at bay while working as a bonus way to remove dirt and oil from the day.

Soap & Glory Fab Pore Hot Cloth Cleanser - I'm obsessed with hot cloth cleansers! I've tried everything from Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish to Superdrug's Vitamin E one and they are great. I love this one from Soap & Glory (obviously) as not only does it smell amazing but the cloth cleans and exfoliates hard to reach areas. 

♥ Tone

Simple Kind To Skin Soothing Toner - I found out that Lucy Mecklenburgh from TOWIE uses this toner so I was straight out to buy it and I'm loving it. It's 100% natural ingredients and removes any excess oil or make-up with ease with being dehydrating and leaving your skin tight.

♥ Moisturise 

Boots Simply Sensitive Hydrating Moisturiser - I recently found myself back in the love hate relationship I have with this moisturiser! It's so thick and creamy and really works into areas that lack hydration but it does start to feel uncomfortable after a while. 

E45 Cream - I use this stuff on dry patches I have on my cheeks and my chin and it is a product that works absolute wonders. It clears up dry areas overnight and is an absolute godsend.

Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream - I recently reviewed this product in full (read it here) and it leaves my eyes look alot more awake in the morning. I've also noticed a small improvement with the dark circles under my eyes so I'm not so much of a slave to my Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer! 

Phew. So that's part two of my skincare routine. It looks alot but skin repairs itself overnight so it's just right to give it a bit of a boost. I'm planning to post a part three to this too, to show you all treatments I use!

Do you have a skincare regime before you go to bed?

♥

My Current Skincare Routine - Part One

Happy New Year Girls! It's my first post of 2013! I hope you all had an amazing time bringing in the new year. I originally planned to do a post showing you all what I got up to but I had an absolute nightmare and forgot my camera and my phone camera isn't great! I've been meaning to do a post on my current skincare for quite a while now but just like most of you lovely bloggers, I find that it constantly changes. This is what I'm using at the moment, but as the months go on and it begins to get warmer (fingers crossed!) my products tend to change so I plan to do one at a later date too. I've also split this post into two parts; one showing you what I use in the morning and the other showing you what I use before I go to bed. I'm a real skincare junkie so I've used countless products over the years and would like to say this is just what works for me and my skin type. I also use a face exfoliator and a face mask once a week which I'll do i another separate post (maybe a part three?) if you're interested. I'd also like to say I apologise for the lighting in these photos I know it isn't great!

Since I studied Beauty Therapy at college two years ago, it's been drummed into me the importance of a 'Cleanse, Tone, Moisturise' routine and I'm pretty strict when it comes to doing just that. Even when I'm tired beyond belief or I've had a bit too much to drink (let's face it, I'm not the only one am I?) I always make sure I take my make-up off properly. It can be a bit of a chore but my skin looks and feels so much better the morning after. 

♥ Cleanse 

Soap & Glory Peaches & Clean Deep Cleansing Milk - It would be wrong not to include a Soap & Glory product in my skincare routine! I absolutely love this stuff, it leaves my skin incredibly soft and hydrated which is perfect if like me you have combination skin. I think of it as a bit of a luxury wake-up call and the smell of it is just out of this world. I also use my cleansing sponge to remove it so it's an exfoliating treatment too.

Clean & Clear Exfoliating Daily Wash - I'm sceptical about whether these sorts of brands really improve the appearance of your skin. I think if you look after it and eat healthily then your skin will show for it. I do love this stuff though, it contains micro-beads small enough for daily use and it really works into the pores which leaves my skin squeaky clean. 

♥ Tone

Dermalogica Clean Start Purifying Toner - I never skip using toner and people always do but it removes excess oil and dirt that your cleanser hasn't. This really refreshes my skin and leaves my T-Zone oil free. I also use tissue to blot my toner after I've used it because toners contain alcohol which dehydrates the skin.

♥ Moisturise

Superdrug Vitamin E Radiance Moisture Cream - I recently reviewed this product in full (read it here) and I'm still loving using it. It contains light reflecting pigments which make your skin really glow and the hydration this gives is just out of this world and it really does last all day.

Soap & Glory Daily Youth 6 in 1 Superboost Moisture Lotion - Oh another Soap and Glory product. I have a post planned to do a full review of this soon but until then this is what you should know. It's by far my new 'holy grail' moisturiser. It works absolute wonders and even after using moisturisers from brands like Liz Earle and Clinique, this is by far one of the most impressive. Be sure to check back for my full review soon!

So, that's my current skincare routine. Like I mentioned at the beginning of this post I'm constantly on the lookout for new products to really wow me but I'm rather happy with what I'm using at the moment. I plan to post part two and three sometime in the next week or so, so if you're interested in what I use before I go to bed and other treatments then make sure you take a look back.

What do you use in your current skincare routine? Do you use any of the products I do?

♥

Goodbye 2012 ... Hello 2013

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Well it's finally December 31st 2012! Another 12 hours and 2013 will be in sight and the champagne will be flowing. I don't know about you lovely ladies but I cannot wait to have a fresh start as 2012 hasn't been best to me. At this time of year it's tradition to have a few New Years Resolutions which we try to stick to. Some more successful than others I must admit! I thought I'd share a few of mine with you all and hopefully (fingers crossed) I can sit back this time next year to see I have achieved them ... at the very least I hope to see I at least tried. 

In 2013 I will

♥ Loose 2 stone - Ah, a good old resolution the majority of girls will try. I lost a stone throughout 2012 throughout Weight Watchers so I'm hoping to work twice as hard to shift another two stone. I'm doing this through Weight Watchers now I'm a gold member (ooh get me) and some good old exercise.

♥ Find a constructive hobby - I don't think it's acceptable to class shopping as a hobby, if it were I'd be a professional. I was thinking about starting riding again, but what I really want to do is draw. I love drawing, anything that pops into my head I like to jot down.

♥ Get the grades I deserve - I'm hoping to start university next September and I need high grades to do the course I'm hoping to do. At this moment in time I'm lucky enough to have them but I'm determined to try harder to secure my place at London Goldsmith University to study Journalism.

♥ Clear out my wardrobes and de-clutter my things - I have a ridiculous amount of things which either don't fit me anymore or still have tags on. I want to throw things out or give things to my boyfriends little sister to make space for a brand new wardrobe.

♥ Work more hours - Luckily I have a very busy work calender next year. Working at Wembley Stadium of course has its perks but gosh it's exhausting. I can't stand FA Cup Final Day, or month. I want to work extra hours for the likes of Robbie Williams and Bruce Springsteen to get some extra cash to save up with!

♥ Take photos - I want to make a big scrapbook full of photos to look back on at the end of next year. Anything that has relevance I'll be taking photos of and I can't wait to put them altogether!

♥ Have an amazing Christmas holiday in Australia - Not exactly a New Years resolution, but I'm off to Australia next Winter to spend an entire month with my family. I can't wait to see my brothers, sisters, aunties, uncles and all the rest. Being half Australian I'm determined to have a BBQ on Christmas Day and decorate a palm tree. It will be such an experience as my boyfriend is coming along too.

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What's everyone's plans for tonight? I'm off to a club in Central London where I'm hoping to bring the New Year in with style. I'm yet to put my fake tan on and rollers in so I'm a tad behind schedule. Getting ready for a night out is a military operation! I'll be taking loads of pictures to share with you once my hangover has subsided but until then I hope you all had a great 2012 and that you're all looking forward to 2013. I'm excited to see everyone's outfit posts and hear what you all got up to!

HAPPY NEW YEAR ♥

Michael Kors Rose Gold Watch Dupe

Hello Ladies! Another present most girls were lusting over this Christmas was the rose gold Michael Kors watch. But with a price tag of around £250 it was a case of luck if you received one - I'm going to choose one during next week but until then I have an amazing dupe which makes me feel as though I'm not missing out!

If you read my Boxing Day Sales post (read it here) then you'll know I picked up this beautiful watch from River Island for a bargainous £28 and I am totally in love with it. I just think rose gold is so classy and it compliments any sort of outfit without being too 'out there'. Unfortunately when it comes to watches and bracelets I have a bit of a problem. They very rarely fit me as my wrists are too skinny so I constantly find myself at a jewellers asking them to take inks off watches and shorten down bracelets. I had to have three links taken off of this watch before it fit me nice and snug, and since then I have been non-stop wearing it. From far I think it looks pretty identical to the Michael Kors one, although up close it obviously doesn't don the trademark Michael Kors writing on the clock face. It's not a watch that would make Snoop Dogg envious with bling so it really is ideal for everyday and evenings. 

I hope you'll all agree that this is a great dupe for a Michael Kors watch - the pictures don't do the colour of the rose gold justice. I've eyed up a few more watches from good old River Island which I'll definitely get my mitts on sometime soon! I hope everyone has an amazing New Year's Eve whatever you get up to! I can't wait to see everyone's OOTN and read what you all got up to. All the best for 2013 and I'll see you on the other side!

Soap & Glory - Best Of All

If you know me well then you'll know I love nothing more than a bit of Soap and Glory pampering. Amongst every beauty bloggers Christmas Wishlist this year was this beast of a gift set, Soap & Glory's 'Best Of All'. Originally a whopping £60 for 9 full size products, I (like most other bloggers) nabbed mine from Boots when it was less than half price for £27. I made sure my Mum knew of the offer and to quickly run out and get it so it could be mine on Christmas morning, and sure enough it was! She told me how there were only two of these beauts left when she went to get it too. I've seen countless posts on this gift set, so apologies if like me you've read countless reviews on this already!

This really does what it says on the tin, it's a 'head to toe indulgence kit', and boasts amazing products I haven't yet tried. Of course it has the more vintage products like Clean On Me, The Righteous Butter, Hand Food and Sexy Mother Pucker, all of which I have tried and I absolutely love. But I'm beyond excited to try Smoothie Star, Heel Genius, Peaches and Clean and the Sugar Crush body scrub. I know I'm not alone in saying that the Soap & Glory packaging for all of their products is so gorgeous and really girly. It has that vintage chic twist on all of their products and it looks so nice in my bathroom. I don't know if it's weird to say that?!

Once I get to grips with these lovely products I'll definitely be letting you know which ones I love and probably do a more in-depth review on them individually. I'm in for some amazing pampering later with these, but not before I nip out to Boots to use some of the vouchers which came inside these as an added little extra!

Did you get Soap & Glory's Best Of All gift set? What did you think?

♥

Boxing Day Sales - What Did I Buy?

Hello Girls! It's all over for another year. Christmas 2012 was amazing, I had such a special day with my family and got some amazing presents! I hope you all had a great day and you ate and drunk your body weight surrounded by the people you love. I was planning to do a separate post showing you what I got for Christmas in the next few days but thought I'd show you some of the goodies I managed to pick up in the Boxing Day sales first.

Getting up at 6am is a tradition for me, I love the whole excitement of queung up anxiously waiting to see what the stores have on offer. I ran straight to River Island and picked myself up two purses, a bag, leggings and a watch. I have mentioned I had been lusting over the Michael Kors rose gold watch but I didn't get one under the tree because my Mum wasn't sure which one I liked. However I picked up an amazing dupe of the one i wanted for £28 and I love it. I ran to New Look and picked up the cutest pair of quilted shoe boots for a bargainous £10 down from £35 along with a studded collar shirt and a cute new onesie (not that I needed a new one!).

Primark was slightly disappointing. I wasn't expecting a sale as it's dirt cheap which you'll know if you live in the UK, but there wasn't too much that screamed wow at me. I think my favourite purchase was the beige structured tote bag which is very similar to the one from Zara but just a fraction of the price at £12. I also picked up some tops and a small umbrella which I quite liked because of the stud detail on the fastener. 

Debenhams really disappointed me. I expected a much better sale on the make-up but there was no sale on cosmetics so I only picked up one YSL lipstick and used a voucher to pick up Hypnotic Poison by Dior which is such a gorgeous perfume and perfect for evenings. I stopped by a beauty retailer and saw that my favourite perfume Alien by Thierry Mugler was half price. I was lucky enough to receive some as a Christmas present but I felt it was an investment buy and bought two. So I now have three bottles which should last me a while! 

Did you pick up anything in the Boxing Day sales? Or do you hate them with a passion?

Merry Christmas!

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Hello Ladies! The big day is a mere 12 hours away, can you believe how quickly this year has gone?! I just wanted to take the opportunity to say a big Merry Christmas to everyone who reads my blog. I hope you have a magical Christmas and eat and drink your body weight times two! I also hope you haven't done what I do without fail each and every year and go along to the closest shopping centre to buy gifts!

I have a lovely few days planned which I'm looking forward to. For the first time on Christmas Eve I'm not out a Westfield buying last minute presents which feels amazing. Instead I'm off to have my nails and eyebrows done with my Mum before a nice roast lunch and then I'm off out tonight to Crazy Bear in Covent Garden (with no clue what to wear!). 

Tomorrow will be the first Christmas I won't be at home all day as I'm off out for drinks and then for lunch. I may shock a few of you here, but I'm not having a roast dinner tomorrow, which is why I'm having one this afternoon. I'm going to an Indian restaurant for a good old chicken korma and naan bread. Yes you read that right, I'm having Indian food on Christmas Day. Far from normal. At first I thought Christmas wouldn't be the same without the turkey crown, yorkshire puds, potatoes, gravy and those brussel sprouts that nobody ever eats but still get cooked. But I think it may be nice to try something a little very different. 

Boxing Day means one thing in my household - SALES! I'm getting up bright and early to queue for River Island but think I'll give Next a miss this year! A long day of shopping will be followed by some lunch at Harvester (where can you go wrong?) and then a night out in London at a gay bar. You may be starting to think I'm a little bit odd after reading this, but what's the fun in being in a 'normal' family? By now you may have gathered my family is far from normal! I'm hoping to get some gifts I featured on my Christmas Wishlist post (read it here) and other bits and bobs I will of course share with you after the shenanigans are over. 

Once again, have an amazing Christmas and don't forget that it's not what's under the tree that matters but who's around it!

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Victoria's Secret Treats - Mini Haul

Hello you gorgeous lot, hope you're well and this awful rain if you live in the UK isn't affecting you (or your hair) too badly. I don't know about you but I for one am a huge fan of the brand Victoria's Secret. I remember watching my first fashion show on TV when I was about 11 years old and could not believe how gorgeous the likes of Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrossio were. Ever since then I've been hooked! It was only last year that they decided to open up a store in the Stratford Westfield (which I went to on the first day it opened. I am a Victoria's Secret geek!) and they only recently opened up on on Bond Street. This is why I love living in London! Up until then I bought things online which would cost a fortune as they had to be imported from the US, but now I'm only 30 minutes away from their stores. Amazing.

I met up with my sister last Friday and we had a bit of lunch and went for some much needed retail therapy on Oxford Street and Bond Street which was great as we haven't seen each other in over two years! As she'd never been to the Victoria's Secret store on Bond Street I decided to take her as it's a bit of a struggle to find if you don't know where you're going and they had all of their new stock out which of course was heaven! As I'd just been paid and still had a gift card from my birthday (yes, really! I completely forgot about it!) I bought a few things. It can be a bit pricey in there compared to the US so I was careful not to spend too much. 

If you've ever bought the track bottoms then you'll know how soft and cosy they are. They literally feel like heaven on my legs. Is that weird? I bought two pairs one in pink and the other in white and they both don the signature PINK logo. Although they aren't colours which go with much, tracksuit bottoms are a staple in my wardrobe. I'm not a chav, I just love wearing them during Winter and around the house. They are a little pricey but something that will last forever. I had my eye on a navy blue pair which I may treat myself to after Christmas. I also picked up the 'Wild & Breezy' body mist and matching body lotion. You may have seen me feature these in a monthly favourites post, but as they ran out I needed more. It smells absolutely delicious. So fresh and fruity, probably more of a Summer scent, but I love it. I find when I use the body lotion and the mist together the scent lasts so much longer. I may do a full review of these sometime in the future and tell you all how great they really are. These were on offer for £18 for the pair so I picked myself up a bargain and a saving of £750. 

I caved in back in September and bought the iPhone 5, and I absolutely adore it. My Blackberry had really had its day and what a difference it's made to everything. The only irritating thing is the fact there are a very small range of phone cases out which fit! You can imagine I was jumping for joy when I saw they were selling this white rubber logo case for the iPhone 5 model and I just went ahead and grabbed it. At £13.50 for a phonecase it seems a bit of a waste of money, but the rubber is so thick that one little drop won't harm the edges or corner of my phone. I love that it's really understated but girly at the same time. 

I think the make-up bag was my favourite thing I picked up It's just plain black silk with an aluminium rose gold bar across the front which says Victoria's Secret and it's a perfect size to store all of my day to day make-up. The only thing I'm worried about is getting make-up marks on the inside of the bag, so I'm going to be one cautious lady and close everything properly. I may sound a little odd to a few of you but I collect nice bags from shops. I think one of the best thing about Victoria's Secret is the way they bag up purchases. I love the candy colours they use on the bag and the scented pink tissue paper inside is such a nice little touch. They only just brought out the polka dot paper bag and inside each of them is a little message saying 'Thank You'. I think that's such a cute little touch and makes queuing all worth while. I'm crossing my fingers that they'll have a great sale on in the New Year so I can pick up some bits I had my eye on!

Have you been to Victoria's Secret in Bond Street or Stratford Westfield? Do you love it as much as me? 

♥

Soap & Glory Small Wonders Gift Box

Hello Girls! Only a few sleeps left until the big day! I hope you've all finished your Christmas shopping and have found a rational way to buy presents for others instead of picking up gifts for yourself. Who am I kidding?! I know I'm not the only one to have taken advantage of the Boots mix and match 3 for 2 offer and picked up a little something for themselves. Well I'd hope I'm not, I may be wrong. I've had a hefty task of buying presents for loads of people this year, luckily most of them being real girly girls who love a bit of pampering which has made gift buying stress free for me for the first time in years. I picked up gifts and if you read my Christmas Wishlist post (read it here) then you'll know I am hoping to get the 'Best Of All' gift set for Christmas, of course if I do I'll share my thoughts!

Individually the gift box costs £10.00 from Boots which I think is such great value for 5 products inside. They may not be full size but they certainly add a little bit of luxury to bathtime. I picked mine up for free which is an even better reason to have fallen in love with it. The only bad thing about it is that it doesn't feature newer products like the Sugar Crush products or make-up, but instead boats more 'classic' products like The Righteous Butter.

Soap & Glory 'Hand Food'

In my opinion this hand cream is an absolute godsend. It's thick, creamy and an absolute dream to apply. The handy mini size means it's an essential to carry around in your handbag, especially at this time of year when your hands are dry beyond relief.

Soap & Glory 'The Righteous Butter'

Body butters don't come mch better than this one! I've tried brand after brand and have always without fail come back to this one. It's scented with that infamous Soap & Glory fragrance and sinks into the skin so easily, leaving it soft and smooth beyond belief.

Soap & Glory 'Clean On Me'

This is another classic Soap & Glory product, and I think I've gone through two or three full sized bottles of this in the past. It's got such a strong scent to it and whenever I catch a smell of my skin it's still there. It's so creamy and moisturising so it's perfect for this time of year.

Soap & Glory Pink Loofah

There's not a better feeling than a fresh new fluffy loofah! And not the individual tiny ones you find hanging up in the shower section of shops. This one is so fluffy it's ridiculous, it's so soft and you can feel it exfoliating each time you use a shower gel with it.

Soap & Glory 'Scrub Of Your Life'

Yet another firm favourite of mine. This is one of my holy grail body exfoliators along with the St Tropez Body Polish. Once again it carries the signature floral fragrance from all the Soap and Glory products and it leaves your skin feeling absolutely incredible. I always use this on my knees, ankles and elbows before tanning and it creates an amazing base to apply my trusty St Moriz to.

Have you picked up any great products from Soap and Glory lately?

♥

Christmas Wishlist

Hi everyone, I'm getting so excited knowing Christmas is under a week away! I originally planned to do a Soap and Glory post tonight but by the time I got home it was far too dark to take blog worthy photos. Sob. I know it's a little late to start posting 'Wishlist' posts but I thought I'd show you a few of the things I've asked for and am hoping to receive under the tree.

1. YSL  Rouge Volupte Perle 107 Impetuous Beige 

I was recently reading Fisi over at 'Oh Snap Babes' post about this gorgeous YSL shade and I just love it! I absolutely adore these lipsticks their formulas are so thick and creamy and the pigmentation is to die for. I love this shade as it's not too out there and is a nice nude pink which I'm partial to.

2. Thierry Mugler Alien Eau De Parfum 

Anyone who knows me personally will know that this is my signature scent. People often tell me they know I'm in the room once they catch a sniff of its gorgeous smell. It's a much loved fragrance and lasts all day, and as I'm starting to run out of my current bottle I desperately need a replacement! 

3. Real Techniques Core Collection

I know a few of you may be shocked but I only own one Real Techniques brush! I own the infamous stippling brush (read my review here) and it is by far my most used brush. I can only imagine how great the core collection is as a few bloggers have said in the past so I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the core collection. 

4. Boohoo Gold Sequin Sleeve Khaki Jacket

Not one of my friends isn't lusting after this jacket! I absolutely love it and I haven't ordered one sooner because I'm crossing my fingers to have my own on Christmas Day. It may not be the most practical of jackets but put a bit of sequin with some khaki and I'm on board. I've seen Millie Mackintosh and Katie Price wearing it too which makes it that little bit more lustable!

5. New Look Bubblegum Pink Onesie

Okay I have a little bit of a confession to make ... I now have a collection of NINE onesies. I know it sounds bad but I live in mine. I'm not a slob, honest, but as soon as I get home I look forward to pulling my onesie on. This one is a little pricey at £70 but the quality is amazing and it's a piece you can keep forever. 

6. Soap & Glory Best Of All Gift Set 

I don't think I've seen one beauty blogger who hasn't either a) bought this b) asked for this or c) lusted after this. The fact it's currently on offer at Boots and I know of some people who have gone out and bought two for themselves. I for one am so excited to get my hands on this and have a good old pamper!

What have you asked for Christmas?

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