Butterfly Wings

Project 365/143 Impulse Has Changed

2013-05-11T06:32:00.000-07:00

Redesigned by world-renowned fragrance experts including the nose of Dior and Calvin Klein, the Impulse Collection features a reformulated range of eleven portable designer fragrances, including a brand new Limited Edition scent, Secret Smile. With a fragrance for every occasion the new Impulse Collection offers a range of high quality, everyday scents that can be worn on the go - anywhere, anytime.

I was pleasantly surprised at how good the fragrances smelt, previously Impulse had always reminded me of a scent aimed at mostly teenagers but they really do seem to have upped their games to widen their market.

My favourite of the scents is the Limited Edition Secret Smile. This features fragrance notes of raspberry and gardenia, which combine to produce a light, fruity and floral scent, perfect for spring.

The newly redesigned range of Impulse designer fragrances is available in stores nationwide. Limited Edition Impulse Secret Smile is available exclusively in Superdrug from mid-March and nationally from May onwards. RRP £1.99.

Project 365/142 Iphone Apps

2013-05-08T09:54:00.002-07:00

Hello everyone, I thought that I would share with you all my favourite 5 Iphone apps. I have a Iphone 5 in white and it's my favourite Iphone as yet to date.

1) Instagram; A fast and fun way to share photos. I love how you can play with the different effects to instantly transform the look of the picture. My Instagram is sadie2011 if anyone wants to follow me, leave your Instagram in the comments below and I will make sure that I follow you back.

2) Facebook; I admit that I am a Facebook addict and I always log in daily without fail. It's a fab way to keep in touch with family and friends, see what everyone is up to and also browse pictures.

3) Twitter; I love how you can instantly connect to friends, family, companies and fellow bloggers in one quick link. It's easy, quick, fun and a great way to stay in the loop.

4) YouTube; I love how I can watch videos from my favourite YouTubers on the go. Quick and fantastic screen quality.

5) Candy Crush; This is the most popular game as yet to date, the game is a variation of "Match three" similar to bejewelled but a lot more better and addictive in my opinion.

www.dialaphone.co.uk

Project 365/141 Where I've Been....

2013-04-21T13:46:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. I'm sorry that I've been missing in action for the last few months or so but life is hectic at the minute. As the majority of you know I'm getting married in September so my time has been spent planning for the big day, preparing for our first home which we have now bought, yay, just waiting on a completion date and making a few changes to my lifestyle as well as also working full time each week, phew.

With all of the above going on you can imagine that it's pulling a little tightly on my purse strings at the moment so I've had to rein in my spending, not buy any unnecessary things and also not having many nights out as I use to.

The lovely people from BGO kindly sent me a few of their Bingo and Poker Night games along with Age UK who both also included a Pizza Hut voucher and also a few DVD's to keep me company on those nights in which actually turned into fun filled evenings. You can do things without spending too much money, you just have to use your imagination that little bit more.

I promise to post more regularly and when things go a little more quietly I will be bringing something new to my blog, after all I will have a whole new home to play with ;).

Speak soon,

Sadie xx

Project 365/140 Mother's Day with Radox

2013-02-24T11:13:00.000-08:00

I'm sure the majority of you would agree with me when I say that every woman loves to be preened and pampered, as Mother's Day is approaching maybe this year you could treat your mum to some luxury time with a range of Radox products which are designed to create the feel of a rejuvenating spa in the comfort of your own home.

I got the above two products:

Radiant Spa Shower Scrub, £2.21: The silky blend of scrub particles, fig extract and neroli oil not only refreshes but lifts away dull skin cells to leave skin feeling soft, silky and radiant.
Moisture Soak, £2.21: A pampering blend with calendula and rose, a feel good fragrance.

The products smell divine, they relax you and leave your skin feeling silky soft, what's even better is that they're affordable too.

The Radox Bath & Shower range are available nationwide at Boots, Sainsbury's and Tesco.

Project 365/139 OOTD

2013-02-22T13:41:00.002-08:00

Dress: Polka Dot Flippy Dress, Topshop

Tights: Black Wool, H&M

Boots: Gold Rim Ankle Boots, Dorothy Perkins

Project 365/138 20 Random Facts About Me

2013-02-16T14:28:00.000-08:00

1. I check Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at least once a day

2. I am getting married in September of this year after almost 7 years together

3. I'm in the process of buying my own home

4. I have the shape of a cross embedded in my tongue

5. I always have to sleep on the cold side of the pillow

6. I'm extremely stubborn, I may forgive but I never ever forget

7. My favourite food is Nando's spicy rice, yum

8. I have no tattoos and have no plans whatsoever to get any

9. I have my belly button pierced twice

10. I love writing lists

11.I have had two jobs since leaving college, I've never been out of work apart from a few or so

12. I hate talking in front of a large audience

13. I love reading and can easily read one book per week

14. I prefer savoury foods over sweet foods

15. I'm terrified of heights, a parachute jump would be my worst nightmare

16. I always watch TV before bed

17. I love stationary, especially pretty diaries and notebooks

18. I am well organised, I cannot leave my desk untidy at the end of the working day

19. I always change into my PJ's after work

20. I over think way too much

Project 365/137 Whittard Chelsea Green Leaf Tea

2013-02-16T06:42:00.000-08:00

I was very kindly sent the above Whittard Chelsea 1866 Green Leaf Tea to try.

For those of you who don't know the background behind Whittard's Tea, in 1866 young Walter Whittard opened a small shop in London, full of gleaming tea caddies and brass weighing scales, known for it's unique blends of tea and rich with the smell of roasting coffee. Walter's original promise was to buy the best, and as a business that is passionate about tea, coffee and hot chocolate they claim that they are determined to keep this promise alive. They tailor new blends and flavours to suit their customers tastes and strive to exceed their expectations.

The set contains 3 small cute Green Leaf Tea tins, each with it's own different flavours; Jasmine, Moroccan Mint and Gunpowder.

Here are a brief description on the 3 different flavours:

* Jasmine: An elegant blend of green tea perfumed with Jasmine flowers.

* Moroccan Mint: A blend of green Gunpowder tea and spearmint. Tremendously reviving and refreshing.

* Gunpowder: A Chinese green tea, smooth in taste with a hint of sweetness.

My favourite by far was the Moroccan Mint, smooth, refreshing and extremely revitalising. I wasn't in to trying Green Leaf Teas previous to testing the above, I now think that will swiftly change.

C/O Age UK Motor insurance.

Project 365/136 Sponsored Video; Monkey Thieves

2013-02-12T13:31:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone, I couldn't resist sharing the above video with you all, it certainly amused me, enjoy!

Here's a little background about the video:

Monkeys are well-known for their thievery, but how do they decide what’s worth the risk of stealing? This time, their target is Samsung’s new Refrigerator, which offers a lot of unique features to maximize space and a superior digital inverter technology. Check it out in Samsung’s new viral video. The magazine advertisement reading “Easy In - Easy Out” is enough to woo in the monkey thief. First, a quick call to friends to determine if the Refrigerator is nearby. The first one they find is not so well organized and it’s not easy to find thing inside, so they move to the next one. Once found it, time to do the job. Crack opens the freezer and easily steals delicious treats. Three slices of pizza, milk, eggs, strawberries and more.. and once he’s got all the food.. time to sneak off! And when the owner is back is too late.. easy in, easy out!

But let’s find out why the thief monkeys have chosen Samsung’s new Refrigerator having a look at its main features:

· * Maximum organization with no dead space

· * Delivering optimal freshness and unmatched convenience

· * Superior digital inverter technology improves energy efficiency

I'm currently in the process of buying a house so expect more homely posts coming from me very soon.

This Post was Sponsored by Samsung.

Project 365/135 Millenium Hotels Chocolates

2013-01-27T05:26:00.002-08:00

I was very kindly sent the above Hotel Chocolat package from Millenium and Copthorne Hotels. I was very excited to receive the package as I often use Millenium Hotels, my favourite being the 4 * Copthorne, Paradise Circus, Birmingham Hotel where I have enjoyed many pleasant stays, I can definitely recommend; extremely clean, friendly, helpful staff and reasonable rates.

My Hotel Chocolat package contained:

* Drop Gemstones - Pure chocolate fusions to melt on the tongue.

* Salted Caramels - Oozingly soft caramel beautifully balanced with a pinch of sea salt.

* Billionaire's Shortbread - A generous blend of caramel, cookies and silky smooth praline.

* Eton Mess - A timeless classic with strawberry and vanilla chocolate, cookies, merringue and strawberry pieces.

* Lollipop - A smooth chocolate face lollipop.

My favourite was definitely the timeless classic Eton Mess. The mixture of the strawberry and vanilla chocolate were divine, added to the realness of the strawberry pieces were fantastically mouth watering, I kept on wanting to eat more. I would definitely recommend this for any white chocolate and strawberry lovers out there, you certainly won't be disappointed.

Overall I enjoyed all of the chocolates, Hotel Chocolat definitely has that something special which sets them apart from the rest, great tasting chocolate with mouth watering flavours.

Project 365/134 Snow Day

2013-01-20T11:46:00.001-08:00

I thought I would do a small post today to show you my wonderful creation above. Okay, yes I admit he is looking a bit on the thin side but I assure you that I did fatten him up a little later on in the day. What do you think of his pea eyes and mouth and also his carrot nose? Attractive right but I do love my Mr Unique.

We have had lots of snow here in the West Midlands, I love snow but I hate travelling in it, especially if it takes me three and a half hours to travel home in just as it did on Friday, eek. Fingers crossed it eases for tomorrows journey.

Did you have much snow where you live? Anyone else make a snowman as "wonderful" as mine?

Project 365/133 Wants of the Week

2013-01-15T11:31:00.000-08:00

This weeks Wants of the Week are all dresses. Now the majority of my blog readers already know that I'm a big fan of dresses, especially to wear for a night out.

I've chosen Warehouse for my chosen site this week. I already own a lot of Warehouse Clothing, especially their dresses so I figured that this would be a good place to start.

The items I have chosen as pictured above are:

1) Pleated Midi Dress - £60.00.

2) Origami Front Dress - £65.00

3) Lace Panelled Bodycon Dress - £65.00

There are so many styles of dresses around nowadays; mini, maxi, midi and lots of different prints and colours that I'm sure there's something out there to suit everyones body shape and own personal style.

Project 365/132 NEXT Homeware

2013-01-12T14:09:00.001-08:00

I bought the above items from NEXT a few days ago. As mentioned in my previous posts I'm getting married in September this year and we are currently house hunting at the moment. We're hoping to buy a house in the next few months or so and I have already got a nice collection of homeware items stored in ready for the move. I've bought items so far from the likes of BHS, Cath Kidston, Debenhams and John Lewis but the majority of my items as of yet have been from NEXT.

NEXT have a lovely range Homeware items from electricals to furniture plus many, many other items for everything you need for your home.The items I got above are from the new Spring 2013 range, I got the Summer Meadow Dinner Set which contains 4 Dinner Plates, 4 Side Plates and 4 Bowls, this cost £35.00. I also got 2 Summer Meadow Mugs priced at £3.00 each.

The above items are available to buy in store at NEXT or from their online website www.next.co.uk.

I can't wait until I move into my first home and share more of my home based posts with you all.

Project 365/131 Women's Tops

2013-01-11T14:14:00.001-08:00

My post for today is on Women's Tops. If there's one thing lacking in my wardrobe at the moment it's tops, now don't get my wrong I do have some tops but I don't seem to have too many for those different kind of occassions.

All of those listed above are from French Connection. I often buy my clothes from French Connection,

the items I've bought are of fantastic quality meaning that they last me really well.

The ones I've chosen above are:

1. Coco Crepe Top: I've chosen the pretty peplum trim top to add to my work wardrobe. This shape is flattering on my figure and extremely easy to wear. I would team this with a pair of simple straight leg black trousers and heels, smart yet chic and perfect for the office.

2. Starlight Stretch T-Shirt: Everyone needs a basic T-Shirt to add to their wardrobe, it is a basic staple afterall. This top for me would be one of my everyday tops, I would team this with jeans and ballet pumps or even converse.

3. Navajoe Leather Top: I love the Leather trend around at the moment and I would wear this top as a more dressy top for going out, whether that's to a bar or out for a meal. I would team this with a pair of jeans, heels and maybe a statement necklace or wear it with a cute mini skirt and shoes boots which I reckon would work just as well.

Have any of you bought any nice tops lately or have a favourite for a particular kind of occassion? I would love to know your thoughts.

Project 365/130 A Favourite Gift from Christmas and My Birthday

2013-01-10T14:27:00.000-08:00

I thought I would share with you all one of my favourite gifts from Christmas and for My Birthday which was on New Years Eve. I didn't want to photograph all my presents here but I received many other lovely gifts including Pandora Charms, Candles, Yankee Lamp and Candle, Luggage Bag, Skincare Gift Sets, Perfume, Parker Pen, Dressing Gown, PJ's, a few Home-y bits and bobs and Chocolates and Wine.

First as you can see above is the Mulberry Daria Continental Black Wallet which my fiance bought me for my birthday. As the majority of you know I'm a big fan of Mulberry and have wanted a wallet for what seems like forever. This was a lovely surprise, the quality is fantastic and I know that this will last me forever, I absolutely love it.

Secondly is the Kindle Paperwhite which my Fiance bought me for Christmas. I'm a huge book fan and try to read whenever possible. Having the Kindle makes it so much easier to read, all the books are there in one place and it takes up a lot less space. As of yet I've read three books and am now on my fourth. The book which has stood out for me as of yet is The Midwife's Confession by Diane Chamberlain, a fascinating read which will have you gripped from the start, I didn't want to put this down. A definite recommendation from me.

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas, I would love to know what gifts you received and which were you favourites.

Project 365/129 Forest Secrets iRejuvenate Hand and Body Lotion

2013-01-09T13:28:00.001-08:00

Product: Forest Secrets iRejuvenate Hand and Body Lotion

Size: 125ml

Price: £25.00

From: Harrods/Forest Secrets Skincare

I was recently sent the Forest Secrets iRejuvenate Hand and Body Lotion to review. The Body Lotion is 125ml in size and is available to buy from Harrods for £25.00.

"The Cream of Wonders" body cream is an anti-ageing hand and body lotion expertly crafted from botanical actives that are clinically proven to promote skin elasticity and regenerate collagen (Chlorella and Lupin seed extracts).

The lotion comes packaged in a hard plastic tube with the Forest Secrets Logo on the front along with the product description and all other relevant information. The tube as a screw off plastic lid but you do not need to unscrew this, you simply twist the cap and a nozzle appears and after use this simply disappears. Clever eh.

The lotion is just the right texture, not too thick and not too thin; for me it has just the right consistency and is extremely easy to apply to my skin. Once applied to the skin the lotion absorbs quite quickly leaving my skin feeling silky soft and extremely smooth. The product claims to also leave a protective layer that helps to perserve moisture whilst leaving the skin soft and supple.

The lotion has worked extremely well for me and makes a lovely luxurious treat.

The product can be purchased from Forest Secrets Skincare
and if you enter the discount code brandnewbutterflywingsFS12 my readers will be able to receive a 10% discount.

10/10 Rating.

Project 365/128 Hello 2013

2013-01-05T04:07:00.000-08:00

Hello Ladies, it’s been quite a while since I’ve been here and just had a normal “chat” with you all. 2013 has quickly crept upon us and I know I’ve said this before but I really can’t believe how quickly this year as gone by, especially since getting engaged back in February.

As the majority of you know I’m getting married in September this year, Saturday 14^th September 2013 to be exact! I’ve chosen my dress, selected my bridesmaids, flower girls and page boy. The church is booked, venue booked, photographer booked, cars booked, favours chosen, suits booked..... the big things are mainly taken care of but I still need to do lots of other little things too as in invitations, table plans, finalise hair/make-up, book my flowers, decorations, cake etc, the list really is never ending.

Not only that but we’re also house hunting at the moment, we want to buy somewhere ideally before the wedding so fingers crossed. Work is also as busy as ever, I’m doing a few extra courses too so I expect 2013 to be my busiest most life changing year as yet.

I hope you’re all well. I admit I haven’t been the best blogger over the last few months or so but I’m aiming to make more of an effort this year as I miss the blogging world and miss posting more regularly.

Speak soon.

Sadie x

Project 365/127 Merry Christmas/OOTD

2012-12-26T12:12:00.001-08:00

Hello Ladies, I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas. I can't believe how quickly this year as gone, it's literally flown by.

I thought I would share with you my OOTD from Christmas Eve:

Jewelled Embellished Dress: Warehouse
Glittery Heels: Dorothy Perkins

Eat lots and be merry, speak soon xx

Project 365/126 24 Days of Christmas with Liz Earle

2012-11-24T06:58:00.000-08:00

Hello Ladies, i can't believe it's almost the end of November, this year seems to have flown by.

I got the above 24 Days of Christmas with Liz Earle Advent Calendar and i cannot wait until the 1st December when i can finally open that first door. Behind each of the 24 doors on the exclusive advent calendar awaits a mini skincare, bodycare, haircare or a fragrance surprise, bliss and a must have for any loyal Liz Earle fans out there.

At the back of the calendar is a list of what products the calendar contains, i like a surprise with my advent calendar as i then find the countdown is much more fun and it's nice having a surprise little treat waiting for you everyday, therefore i've only taken a little glimpse.

What Liz Earle say:

"Our 24 Days of Christmas with Liz Earle Advent Calendar allows you to enjoy a botanical treat every day of the festive season. Behind each of the 24 doors awaits a mini skincare, bodycare, haircare or fragrance treat – perfect for pampering yourself during the festive period. Our botanical treats include our multi award-winning Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser and our rich, luxurious Superskin Moisturiser as well as our sensuous Botanical Essence No.1."

The calendar is priced at £100.00 and can be purchased from the Liz Earle website: www.lizearle.com.It's not cheap by any means but the products alone retail at £200 so you can figure out the maths.

Overall i find this a fantastic calendar with special treats in the countdown to Christmas, perfect.

Project 365/125 Dove Original Deodrant

2012-11-24T06:30:00.003-08:00

Hello everyone, i hope you're all well.

The lovely ladies over at Dove sent me their new Dove Original Deodarnt to try out. Dove have teamed up with Faye Sawyer (Health & Beauty Presenter over at This Morning for those of you who don't know) on how to make the most of the upper body.

Here are a few of my selected tips from Faye which i thought that some of my readers would find useful:

* White is the new Black: Women often chose black as a safe option but a flattering shade of white is your wardrobe’s best friend. It gives a lightening, brightening feel that illuminates skin and flatters the face. A good white shirt is a great investment. To not only help you look fresh, team up with Dove Original Deodorant to keep you feeling fresh too!

* Necklaces are a good way to add interest to your upper body but its important to get one that works for you: If you have a short neck or larger boobs, delicate pieces that aren’t too long work best as they don’t take up too much space between the chin and breast. If however you have a longer neck with smaller boobs, statement necklaces and chunky pieces look great at collarbone level.

* If you are a classic pear shape, you have many great figure attributes – most of them above the waist: Soft shirts with a small puffed sleeve, boatneck tops with contrasting waistbands and tailoring that brings attention to the neckline and shoulders will work wonders for you.

* Go for clothes that fit: This may seem obvious but it’s surprising how many ladies buy clothes that are either too small or too large. It’s really important to remember that no one sees the size in your garments but you - it’s all about fit and confidence, not numbers!

So there you go, i hope you enjoyed reading the tips. The Dove Original Deodrant for me is clean, fresh leaving my underarms soft and smooth with lasting results, what more could i ask for in a deodrant.

Project 365/124 Zara Black Leather Zip Bowling Bag

2012-10-21T08:18:00.001-07:00

Hello ladies, i hope you are all enjoying your weekend.

I thought I would share with you all my new purchase; my new Zara Zip Leather Bowling Bag. I love all the little zips and studded detailing on the bag, it makes the bag that little more different and special to just your regular plain black handbag. The bag is very roomy inside and can hold a lot. You can wear the bag two ways; in the crook of your arm and on your shoulder as it also comes with a shoulder strap.

I bought the bag from www.zara.com for £109.00 which i feel is a pretty good price for real leather. I'm loving everything Zara at the moment!

Project 365/123 OOTD

2012-10-20T06:34:00.000-07:00

Today's outfit of the day is:

Camisole: H&M
Knit Top with Sheer back: Zara
Jeans: River Island
Boots: Moda in Pelle from www.simplybe.co.uk.

I love my new Boots, i paid £110 for them from Simply Be. It's the first time i've ordered from Simply Be and i was pleasantly pleased. The webiste was easy to browse and navigate, speedy delivery and great customer service. I will definitely keep the website in mind if i ever need anything again in the future.

Project 365/122 Liz Earle Botanical Essence No.15

2012-10-07T13:21:00.000-07:00

A huge thank you to Laura from Liz Earle who sent me the new fabulous Liz Earle perfume, it definitely has became one of my favourite perfumes, infact i would go as far to say it rates highly in my top three.

Botanical Essence No.15 is Liz Earle's second fragrance, it's a fresh oriental scent which smells divine. The perfume comes beautifully packaged and has an expensive elegant feel to it.

What Liz Earle says:

Our second fine fragrance is inspired by a myriad of scents and aromas from around the globe. Fifteen precious botanicals have been carefully selected and handcrafted by one of the world’s leading female perfumers.

Botanical Essence No.15 is a fresh spicy oriental scent. This clean, sexy and addictive eau de parfum is synonymous with feeling seductive and elegant. Over 90% directly derived from natural ingredients. Spritz liberally, whenever you desire. Over 90% of Botanical Essence No.15 is derived from sustainably sourced natural ingredients and uses not only the most precious botanicals but also the best part of each delicate ingredient.

The perfume is suitable for all skin types and can be purchased from www.lizearle.com and all Liz Earle stockists. Botanical Essence No.15 is £45.00 for a 50ml spray.

This will definitely be going on my Christmas Wishlist. A huge thumbs up for Liz Earle once again, 10/10.

Project 365/121 Website of the Week: Littlewoods

2012-10-05T01:31:00.000-07:00

Hello ladies, I hope you have all had a lovely week. I can’t believe how fast this year as gone and we are in October already, you can tell that winter is fast approaching, Christmas will be here before we know it.

Whilst on the subject of Christmas I thought I would get back to doing my “Website of the week” posts especially in the run up to Christmas when we all tend to use online shopping that little bit more.

This week my website of the week is www.littlewoods.com . For those of you who who don’t know; Littlewoods started as a shopping catalogue company and then progressed to an internet online shopping website. Littlewoods sell a wide range of products; clothing, shoes, accessories, homeware, electrical items, plus much, much more.
I’ve ordered from the Littlewoods website quite a few times now and each time my experience has been a positive one. The website is extremely easy to navigate, plenty of product information, check out was super easy and delivery was very speedy.

You can pay when you checkout or you can select a buy now pay later option, if you do this then please make sure you read the relevant terms and conditions beforehand.

Project 365/120 OOTD

2012-09-18T12:28:00.001-07:00

Hello ladies, i hope you are all well and have had a lovely weekend.

I thought i would share with you my OOTD from the weekend:

* Jeans: Zara
* White Camisole: H&M
* Cream Lace Top: Topshop
* Tan Leather Ballet Pumps: Zara
* Mini Tan Leather Satchel: Zara

I bought the satchel a week or so ago and i love it, definitely a favourite added to my collection. It also has a long strap which can be worn on your shoulder or across the body.

Project 365/119 New Special Edition Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

2012-09-18T12:16:00.001-07:00

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish has always been a firm favourite of mine so it was a pleasure to try out the new Rose & Lavender Special Edition. From every special edition Cleanse & Polish sold, £2 of your money will go towards supporting The Prince's Trust's vital work.

The Prince's Trust is a youth charity that helps change young lives. Giving young people practical and financial support, developing key workplace skills such as confidence and motivation, The Trust works with 13 to 30 year-olds who have faced difficulties, empowering them to fulfil their potential.

I love the smell of the Rose & Lavender, it's calming, relaxing and the scent is not at all overpowering. This for me worked the exact same as the original Cleanse & Polish and left my skin feeling fantastically smooth and soft.I love the new packaging, pink and purple which added that little extra special girly touch. What's even better is that the tube is £150ml compared to the original 100ml so you get a extra 50ml, result.

The New Special Edition Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish is £19.75 and is available to buy from Liz Earle Online, their stores and counters of John Lewis.