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Project 365/91 Sponsored Video/Twinings

2012-03-01T14:12:00.000-08:00

Following the success of Twinings animated advert "Sea" that racked up 1.4 million hits on YouTube, the tea maker is plannings it's launch of the new above video on the 4th of March 2012.

I really enjoyed watching this video, it tells the story of a woman overcoming obstacles, symbolised by a hill, to reach a place of perspective. The video features the moving and contemporary cover of Fleetwood Mac's Go Your Own Way by American folk-rock starlet, Lissie, which will be available to download on iTunes from the 19th of February 2012.

For those of you who haven't heard of Twinnings, here's a little information:

When it comes to tea, Twinings is a little different from everybody else. The way Twinings buys and blends is unique; they choose from more origins than anyone else and have a master blender dedicated to each of these locations. It is said that seven is a lucky number, for Twinings it’s the number of times the master blenders taste each batch to make sure that the quality from its exotic origin reaches your cup.

Just as Thomas Twining in 1706 was astute enough to recognise potential in tea when he opened up the first Twinings shop on the Strand, Twinings today is at the forefront of the tea trade, driving innovation and quality around the world.

Twinings is synonymous with high quality, great tasting blends including popular favourites such as English Breakfast and Earl Grey tea but also for its innovative flavours such as Cranberry and Sanguinello Orange, Rose Garden and Camomile and Spice Apple. From its fruit and herbal tea infusions to its aromatic teas, Twinings is encouraging a whole new generation of consumers to enjoy a range of unique blends.

Watch the video as i would love to hear all of your thoughts.I hope you all have a lovely weekend.

This post is sponsored by Twinings.

Project 365/90 Dr. Bronner's

2012-02-26T12:10:00.000-08:00

I was sent the above two Dr Bronner's products to review. First of all was the Dr Bronner's Magic Soaps; the soap is a tea tree pure-castile soap made with organic oils. I found the soap consistency very smooth, kind on my sensitive skin and left my hands feeling lovely and soft afterwards. All i needed was a little drop of the soap rubbed into my hands and that was more than enough product, a little really does go a long way. The soap is £1.99 and is available from www.drbronner.com.

Secondly was the Dr Bronner's Magic All-One Organic Fair Trade Shaving Soap Gel. I tried the Lemongrass Lime which was just the right scent for me, a distinctive smell but not too overpowering, quite pleasant. First of all i wet my skin, put a blob of the shaving gel onto my hand and then massaged the product into the skin and then shaved, afterwards i rinsed my skin well with water. This product worked fabulously, it does just what it's intended to do and removed any unwanted hair fantastically. The product was so moisturising and my skin felt super smooth and soft afterwards, a definite recommendation from me. The Product cost £6.99 and is available from www.drbronner.com.

Project 365/89 NOTD

2012-02-26T06:19:00.000-08:00

Hello Ladies, i hope you have all had a lovely weekend. Did you get upto much? Friday night i went for a meal and on Saturday me and my Fiance went to our very first wedding fayre. I think i'm pretty set on and know what kind of wedding i want; traditional but with a few modern day twists, exciting stuff.

I thought i'd share with you my NOTD. I bought the Models Own Pro "Clay Away" polish, £8 from a Boots store yesterday. I like the shade, but in all honestly i couldn't tell the difference with the normal version of the Models Own polish and the Pro version. The only difference for me was the £3 price difference. This one wasn't easier in application plus still needed 2/3 coats.

Project 365/88 February Glossy Box

2012-02-20T13:23:00.002-08:00

Hello everyone, i hope you have all had a lovely weekend. My March Glossy Box arrived today so i thought i'd share with you all what i received in my box:

* Dr Bronners Magic Soap
* Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm
* Como Shambhala Invigorate Body Lotion
* BM Beauty Pure Mineral Eyeshadow
* Duwop Venom Gloss

I have to admit that nothing in the box excites me, i found it rather disappointing in all honesty, all of the samples were quite teeny and not something which i would call a "luxury" item.

I think i'm going to try one more box and that shall be my lot. Maybe i'm expecting a little too much from Glossy Box? Afterall £12.95 each month isn't the be all and end all plus is a nice treat to receive but then again that money could be going towards a product which i really love.

What do you think? I would love to hear your thoughts.

Project 365/87 Products of the Month - L'Oreal

2012-02-19T06:26:00.000-08:00

My favourite products from the month goes to L'Oreal, products pictured above are:

* L'Oreal Eyelining Gel
* L'Oreal Super Pen
* L'Oreal False Lash Telescopic Infinite Length Effect Fibers

The liners give great application, amazing quality and last throughout the night. Thumbs up from me.

As the majority of you know, i'm a huge fan of mascara's and have tried and tested most on the market. The L'Oreal one above is lush, great packaging and brush, applies fabulously, gives great length and a long lasting colour. It's the mascara which i'm now using daily, definitely up there in my top 5.

Project 365/86 Sponsored Video, Joop

2012-02-16T10:12:00.000-08:00

Joop as been one of my favourite smells of scent for as long as i can remember, it helps that my boyfriend is also a huge fan ;).

Watching the above video made me giggle; Men, do you remember this night, when trying to hit on the perfect girl, this cool dude just cut you in the middle of your approach and made fun of your stammering? James says never let this happen again! It’s time to take your revenge on these seducers-to-be. If you want love, prepare war. So you’d better be an expert in the art of eliminating your rivals. See how in this new lesson in seduction.

Joop comes in a large pink bottle, but don't let the girlyness of the shade of the bottle put you off, it's definitely a masculine smell.

Joop! Homme Aftershave is a mix of warm honey and sweet jasmine combining together with spicy cinnamon and a hint of tobacco for a scent that is original and fascinating.

The perfect gift for the male in your life.

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Project 365/85 Sponsored Video, Merino Wool, No Finer Feeling

2012-02-16T09:32:00.000-08:00

Merino wool as long been a favourite of designers because of it's versatility and quality, which inspires the designers. Although Merino wool is a favoured fibre amongst designers; the growth of disposable fashion has meant that younger consumers know little about its benefits, which brings me onto my next question; budget vs quality? Which one do you choose?

I think the majority of us are aware that 9 times out of 10 we do get the quality in which we pay for. I've bought many knitwear items from the likes of Primark, New Look etc but they don't last me throughout the years, a season or so if i'm lucky. I do think investing in good quality knitwear as merino wool; that you do get fantastic quality for your money and a piece of clothing which lasts you throughout the years rather than just a few months or so.

Merino wool is the perfect fibre; natural, biodegradable and renewable, therefore ensuring the best quality. Soft to the touch which feels fantastic against my skin combined with a little luxury, this would definitely be my first choice of knit.

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Project 365/84 I'm engaged :).

2012-02-12T12:51:00.000-08:00

Mr asked me to marry him on Friday and i said yes. We chose the ring together, which is pictured above (so hard to picture, it looks even more prettier irl), princess cut diamond ring which i love. I'm still a little bit eek about the price of it and i'm still a little scared that i'll lose it.

I'm looking forward to the wedding planning and i promise i won't turn into a Bridezilla.... hehe.

Project 365/83 OOTD

2012-02-06T10:00:00.000-08:00

Hello Ladies, i hope you've all had a lovely weekend. I didn't get upto too much, i went for my hair highlighted/cut on Saturday and quickly popped into a few shops whilst in town but that's about it.

It's been snowing here and freezing outdoors so i decided to stay in Friday/Saturday evening. I did go out last night though, just for a meal and i wore:

Studded Knitted Dress: Topshop
White Cami: H&M
Black Leggings: Topshop
Black Riding Boots: Dune
Watch: Michael Kors
Handbag: Mulberry

I've also had a lovely new blog header, thanks to my sister Carly from http://www.carlywritesablog.com/ who made it for me.

Project 365/82 Snow Time!!

2012-02-04T10:33:00.000-08:00

Here's me in the snow! As anyone else had snow today?

I have on:

Grey Coat: Warehouse
Skinny Jeans: Topshop
Cream Jumper: New Look
Chestnut UGGS

Project 365/81 Valentines Glossy Box

2012-01-30T13:54:00.000-08:00

I received my Valentines Glossy Box today so i thought i'd share with you all what was in my box this month.

I love the packaging, the box is a hot vibrant pink, beautifully wrapped inside too. I'm a sucker for nice packaging plus the boxes make fabulous storage boxes.

I got:

* Clarins Extra-Firming Night Cream
* Murad Skin Perfecting Primer
* Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream
* First Aid Beauty Mosturizer
* Eyeko Pink Eyeliner

I'm not too excited by my beauty box this month. Considering the hype to the build-up of this months box i was quite disappointed if i'm honest. I found it quite bland and not at all *Valentines*, apart from the box that is....

I'm looking forward to trying the Clarins samples, but pink eyeliner? That sooo isn't me.

I do love the concept of it the Glossy Box, a surprise package each month is always nice, so i will be carrying on with my subscription for the time being.

Project 365/80 Cosy Toes, Sarenza.co.uk

2012-01-26T09:15:00.000-08:00

Love them or Loathe them, UGG’s are the ultimate winter warming footwear to keep your feet cosy, snugly and warm.

I bought my first pair of UGGs around 3-4 years ago when the UGG craze was at it's highest. I first spotted them in a magazine when Kate Moss and Sienna Miller were pictured wearing them out anf about and can remember clearly thinking I hadn’t ever seen anything like the footwear at all, nothing compared.

I personally love my UGG’s and definitely wouldn’t be without them. Great quality, they last ages and they’re the only footwear which keep my feet dry and snug. The inside of the boot is lined with Sheepskin which makes your feet feel extra warm, perfect for the colder weather and not to mention the comfortability of the boot.

You can wear your UGGs with or without socks, I prefer to wear a thin pair of cotton socks with mine but that's down to personal preference, i've gone barefoot in them once and the feeling was just the same, they didn't rub my feet either.

The UGGs at £175 are quite expensive, but definitely worth the money in my opinion, the ones I bought all those years back still look as new. My top tip would be to spray your UGGs with a water resistant spray before wear, this protects them from any water damage/snow etc.

It's true what they say that UGGs are more generously sized, therefore it's recommended you downsize a size, my advice would be to try your regular size and downsize a size before committing to buy and see what fits and feels best for you.

You can now buy UGGs in various colours and styles, for me i'll always be a classic kind of girl and the original ones are always the ones which appeal to me the most.

There are a lot of fake UGGs out there so just make sure and check beforehand that you're buying from a genuine stockist.

My UGGs are cosy, warm, the grip is fab and I definitely wouldn't be without them throughout the colder months, an investment worth having.

My favourite are the short classic UGGs, I want the Grey ones next which are pictured above from http://www.sarenza.co.uk/and priced at £175.

Project 365/79 Before Meets After - Style Network

2012-01-19T09:49:00.000-08:00

Hello Ladies, i hope you're all having a lovely week.

As anyone see the above advert for Before Meets after for the new Style Network Channel on Sky TV? It looks just like my kind of favourite weekly tv viewing!

For those of you who don't yet know, the programme is a New Year makeover show. It ranges from making over people beauty wise, fashion wise, fitness, house makeovers, weddings and following in the life of your favourite celebrities, the favourite foursome from sex and the city, Tia & Tamera the famous twins take on motherhood and marriage, supernanny every tear, tantrum along with every transformation....... i could go on but i shall stop there as the list is endless.

The show is varied and i'm sure will have something for each individuals personal tastes. I for one can't wait to watch, is anyone else?

This is a Sponsored Post but in no way whatsover does it dictate my thoughts, my opinion is my own and i for one am genuinely looking forward to watching.

This post is Sponsored by Style Network.

Project 365/78 Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

2012-01-16T13:25:00.000-08:00

I bought the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette last week so i thought i'd share a few pictures with you all.

I love, love, love the shades. Quite similar to the first palette yes but there is a noticeable difference.

I got lots of use out of my first palette so i know i'll get as much use out of this one too. The first Naked palette was £28 and this one is priced at £36, so £8 more expensive this time round.

The palette comes with a lipgloss which i'm yet to try and a eyeshadow brush, which i feel is a nice added extra touch. The palette also contains a larger mirror which i'm sure will come in handy, especially whilst on the move.

What are your thoughts on the palette?

Project 365/77 My First Mulberry

2012-01-15T04:28:00.000-08:00

I bought my first Mulberry Handbag yesterday and i got the East West Bayswater, which i love.

It's a classic bag which will hopefully last me throughout the years. All i need now is a lovely Mulberry Wallet to match, maybe also the Oak Bayswater and that will be my collection complete..... ;).

Hope you've all had a lovely weeekend xx

Project 365/76 OOTD

2012-01-09T06:28:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone, i hope you've all had a lovely weekend.

I thought i'd share with you one of my casual outfits which i wore over the weekend:

* Cream Skinny Jeans: Topshop
* White Camisole: H&M
* Cream Knit Jumper: Primark
* Cream Bow Pumps: Primark (i bought a pair of these in black too, they're the EXACT same as the Topshop ones, the only difference is that these are a fraction of the price)
* Links of London Sweetie Bracelet with charms

Project 365/75 What's Inside My Make-up Bag

2012-01-07T14:56:00.000-08:00

I haven't done one of those these posts before so thought i'd join in and show you all what's inside my make-up bag. I don't use all these products every day but they're my most used tools/products, excluding eyeshadow palettes.

My Make-up bag is beautiful, very sparkly and pretty. My boyfriend bought it me as a gift for Christmas from Urban Decay.

Inside is:

* MAC Semi Precious Pearl Mineralize Skinfinish
* MAC 150 Powder Brush
* Soap & Glory Bronze
* MAC Light x2 Mineralize Skinfinish
* MAC All That Glitters Eyeshadow
* MAC Concealor & Collection 2000 Concealor
* Soap & Glory Thick & Fast Mascara & No7 Lash Adapt Mascara
* Illamasqua Jules & Tango Powder Eyeshadows
* MAC 233 Eyeshadow Brush & MAC 242 Blending Brush
* Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint
* Illamasqua Betray Cream Blusher
* Urban Decay Black 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil
* Samantha Chapman Real Techniques Powder Brush & Stippling Brush

Project 365/74 Welcome 2012!!!!

2012-01-01T08:48:00.000-08:00

Hello Ladies, i hope you all had a fabulous New Years Eve, did you get upto much?

We stayed in a hotel for the night, so we went for a nice meal then onto a relaxed bar with a group of friends. I wore:

Black Silk Exposed back Zip Dress: Topshop
Shoe Boots
Pandora Bracelet and Charms

I also wore a Grey Blazer from Topshop, unfortunately i didn't get chance to photograph that but it's already been featured on my blog a few pages back if you want to check it out.

Project 365/73 Christmas Charms

2011-12-29T15:29:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone, i hope you've all had a lovely break. I thought i'd share with you the above Charms which i had for Christmas; Links Of London Heart Charm for my Sweetie Bracelet, Pandora S Charm and a Pandora Bear Charm.

I had lots of lovely gifts; Charms, Chocolate, Perfume, Soap & Glory Sets, Urban Decay Anniversary Palette, Urban Decay Body Powder, Urban Decay Purple Sparkle Make-Up Bag, Build a Bear, Mug, Snow Fairy, Lush Star Wand, DVD's, Bracelet and a Yankee Candle.

It's my Birthday on New Years Eve so i'm sure to be out celebrating :). If i don't get chance to post before then, i'd like to take this moment to thank you all for reading and following my blog, it is greatly appreciated :).

I wish each and everyone of you all the very best for 2012 xxx

Project 365/72 Small Lush and MAC haul

2011-12-21T13:02:00.000-08:00

* Mask of Magnamity - Lush
* Buffy The Backside Slayer - Lush
* Bubblegum Lip Scrub - Lush
* Mineralize Skin Finish, Light - MAC
* Small Pallette - MAC
* Eyeshadow Pan, All That Glitters: MAC

My new years resolution is not to spend too much and keep more in savings. I've been quite good the past 6 months or so but i know more progress can be made. I'm feeling a little bit blah about Christmas this year for various reasons but soooo looking forward to New Year :).

What are your favourite Lush/MAC products?

Project 365/71 OOTN

2011-12-17T08:21:00.000-08:00

Hello Ladies, i went out last night to my old works Christmas Party, above is what i wore:

Dress: Oasis, i love the beaded cuff detailing
Sheer Tights
Shoe Boots

I finished work yesterday for the Christmas Break so i have a lovely week and a half off, i go back the 28th for a few days, then i have another few days off for New Years Eve, woop.

I hope you're all having a lovely weekend.

Project 365/70 GlossyBox December 2011

2011-12-17T06:45:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone, i thought i'd share with you what i got in my December GlossyBox. This is my first Glossybox so i'm a little late in all the hype which first surrounded the release of the GlossyBox. In all honesty the differing of the mixed reviews did put me off a little but i had a £5 off voucher which i got from the Clothes Show Live so i decided to bite the bullet and give it a go.

The GlossyBox is normally priced at £10 plus £2.95 Postage & Packaging. I paid £7.95 including P&P so not too bad.

I LOVE the packaging, so, so, pretty and delivery was super speedy.

I was pretty impressed with what i got in my GlossyBox:

* Bionova Eye Wrinkle Treatment
* Stripper To Go Nail Remover
* Rituals Foaming Shower Gel
* Cargo Classic Lip Gloss
* Deborah Lippmann Mini Nail Varnish
* Blink & Go Eyeshadow and Blush Palette

I'm unsure whether or not i'll keep subscribed to GlossyBox, maybe one more box, or two......

Project 365/69 OOTD

2011-12-11T07:45:00.000-08:00

Hello Ladies, i hope you have all had a lovely weekend, not long till Christmas now!! This year seems to have flown by.

I thought i'd share with you my OOTD:

Knitted Skirt: Primark (this feels so Christmas-sey
Top: Zara
Leggings: Topshop
Leather Knee Length Boots: Dune
Sweetie Bracelet and Charms: Links Of London

Project 365/68 Clothes Show Live Part 3 My Buys

2011-12-10T08:19:00.000-08:00

Final part of my blog posts from the Clothes Show Live in Birmingham. I didn't see many clothing brands but as you can tell from my pictures above i did find lots of beauty brand goodies. Here's what i got:

* Lauren's Way Glam Tan and Mitt
* Bourjois Make-Up
* ELLE Magazines with Balance Me Body Wash and Jemma Kidd Lipgloss
* Models Own Nail Polishes with a Models Own Make-up bag and free Make-up goodies
* Illamasqua Eyeshadows and Cream Blush
* Barry M Nail Polishes and Make-up

Let me know what you think, hope you're all having a lovely weekend.

Project 365/67 Clothes Show Live Birmingham Part 2

2011-12-06T11:40:00.000-08:00

Part Two is a mix of photo's which i took whilst at the Clothes Show Live in Birmingham. Included are:

* OK Red Carpet Catwalk
* Celebs, X Factor's The Risk, TOWIE Stars Maria and Arg, Darren from Hollyoaks and Jeff Brazier
* My goodies which i bought

My final post will be showing you what i bought on the day, i can't wait until next years show.