Simple Skincare Wonders

Being incapacitated lately means I’ve struggled to follow my usual makeup routine. I hate to sound shallow but I find it hard to feel good without at least a little bit of makeup on and this is where the folks at Simple have really helped!
I was generously sent an envelope of their latest goodies, this included Radiance Brightening Cleansing Wipes and Eye makeup remover wipes (which Mum has run off with!) as well as Kind to Skin+ Illuminating Radiance Cream and perfecting BB Beauty Balm.
It’s these two products that have really helped me out here. No fuss to apply, the radiance cream has helped take away that “too much time indoors” dullness and the BB cream has evened out my skin, given some coverage and added some much needed blemish coverage (from a bit too much chocolate, sweets and biscuit eating!)
I was a bit concerned that the BB cream would be too dark, it’s a universal shade but as I’m so pale I often still get left a shade of orange. Whilst when first applied I did find this a bit on the dark side it soon settled in and matched my skin tone perfectly.
Sorry for the grumpy face, everything is awkward!
The products are available from Boots and Superdrug as well as many supermarkets and chemists.
Price wise the BB cream is £8.99 and the Illuminating Radiance Cream £7.99 and both are worth every penny.
Have you tried these products?
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Christmas comes to Monster Sweets

How many times have I raved about Monster Sweets on the blog? Enough to most readers to know I am a massive fan of this shop and it’s wonderful owner.
We e-mail from time to time and during on of these conversations the question of whether there would be any Christmas treats going up was raised. The answer was yes, he’d give it a go. And he did. With great results!
American Sweets Gift Box- £15 (there is also a European one of these too)

A fill your own idea- the box costs £1.50 with a bow for an optional 60p. You then choose the contents of the box and the price of those is added on, plus the standard delivery fee. I did one of these for Ben’s Dad and it worked out so much cheaper than others I had seen  and was created especially for him. I can’t wait for him to get it! 

European Gift Hamper- £23. Top of my wishlist this year, wow!

Ritter Sport gift box containing the Winter Limited Edition bars- caramelized almond, coconut macaroon and caramel orange. The box costs £7.00 and I want it. Ritter Sport never, ever dissapoints!

What do you think of these as gift ideas? I love them- especially the create your own box option.
What would be in your dream box out of everything on the Monster Sweets website?
Keep a close eye out, I’ve heard on the grapevine that a few more bits will be making their way on there soon
(buy me a Reeses Christmas tree as you browse)

xxx

Sarenza Sunday- by Sarenza

After stocking so many fabulous brands for what feels like forever I was delighted to see on my most recent browse on Sarenza that they’ve started to launch some shoes under their own name.
I’ve straight away gone and fallen for the Jemerced design (£92.70). How fierce would these look with a LBD or a metallic skirt and black party top at all those upcoming festive dos?
There are currently five styles online but I have everything crossed for more. Nice work Sarenza, nice work.

Bold as Brass with La Jewellery- gift guide AND giveaway

Allow me to introduce you to one of my long time favourite jewellery brands, La Jewellery. I know I feature a fair bit of jewellery on this blog and with so much out there on the market there has to be something about the brand or the pieces (or both) that really stand out. For La Jewellery it’s their ethics. Everything is eco-friendly, fair trade and affordable.
Whilst there is a whole host of stunning pieces on the website it’s the brass collection that I’m featuring today. Not typically talked about much on the blogs I read I personally think that brass makes beautiful jewellery has that unique edge. There are pieces in this little gift guide for men and women and I’ve tried to keep it as budget friendly as possible.
Liberty Brass Bangle- £18

After the Storm for him- £19

After the Storm for her- £15

Anchor Cufflinks- £25

F**K it Necklace- £22

In the Presence of You- £17

Carpe Diem- £21

The Carpe Diem Necklace is my absolute favourite piece on the entire website and one lucky reader of the blog is going to win one of their very own by following the rafflecopter instructions below:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck!
xxx

Gift Guide for the Bag Mad

I know, I know…I’ve gone well and truly OTT with gift guides and all things similar this year but outfits are still a no go- not when it takes someone else to get shoes on for you and your left leg only partially wants to work. Maybe next week, maybe…
So for today’s gift guide I’m bringing you affordable, bright and fun bags from a personal favourite of mine; Satchels and Shoes which will satisfy any bag addict you know (yes, that does include yourself)
None of these bags cost over £30. Bargain.
Nude Pastel Satchel Bag- £24.95

Emerald Classic Buckle Satchel Bag, with long strap- £29.95. This style comes in a whole rainbow of colours.

Emerald Satchel Bag with long strap- £27.95 (this one is my favourite I think, a fun colour for a classic shape)

Black Tote Bag- £29.95

Brown Ladies Grab Handbag- £26.95
This is just a small selection of what Satchels and Shoes has to offer, so if you’re thinking of giving the gift of a bag this Christmas then do check them out, there really is something for everyone.
Which bag from the website would you pick?
xxx