Infinity Always

As a girl there is no escaping the fact that at some point in life you’re going to need to use sanitary protection. It’s not the most glamorous of topics and one you don’t often see pop up on blogs but with the release of an exciting new product from Always I thought it worth a share.
Before I really start this post I will state that I was sent products from Always to review for the post, however Always has been my brand of choice right from the start and one I’ve been loyal to for the last decade.
I remember when I first started my periods my Mum and Nan telling me about how horrible it was for them as they were growing up. I’ve always considered myself lucky that things have really moved on from those days and over the years many new products have come on to market to make that time of the month a little bit easier.
Always have just released a brand new and somewhat groundbreaking product called Always Infinity
As you can see I was sent some products from the range to help me explain how great this new launch is (and there’s a little giveaway at the end of the post)
Always Infinity is the most exciting innovation to hit the market in over 20 years. It’s a new generation in pad protection using new-to-the-UK product material called Infinicel. Unlike regular pads which use fibres, Always Infinity is made from a liquid which creates a unique core to absorb up to 10 times it’s own weight in liquid and twice as much as you may need (goodbye leakage worries!)
Having tried these out I can confirm that they do indeed provide effective protection and really do mould to the body as the press release claims. It’s quite similar to memory foam, you can barely feel it (hurrah!) and it goes back to it’s original shape with pretty much no bunching so is far, far more comfortable. I personally tried the night pads and the no bunching was a HUGE bonus for me, having previously woken up in the middle of the night to reshape things it was a luxury to get a full night sleep with no leaks and no discomfort.
I am REALLY impressed with these. Nobody likes getting their period and these pads mean it doesn’t have to be an uncomfortable ordeal- well, they don’t cure period pain but add in a couple of neurofen and a bar of chocolate and I’d say we have a miracle.
Always is a brand that is dedicated to innovation and seeks to change a woman’s expectations and experience of what a pad can do. This is the biggest breakthrough since the introduction of ultra thin pads in the 1990s (I can still remember magazine ads for these everywhere!)
A few stats to back up the claims:
86% of women who tried the pads said they felt more confident (agree)
85% of women said the new technology meant they were able to forget they were wearing a pad (agree)
82% said their flow seemed lighter (again, I agree, the absorption of these things is fantastic!)
I‘m giving away a pack of the new Always Infinity pads in Normal Plus,
to enter just comment with your thoughts on protection and any stories/memories you have. Please also leave a means for me to contact you!

Giveaway is open to UK residents and will close on Thursday 5th December.
I will post the prize out as soon as I can after that!
I’d love to hear your thoughts, for more information you can visit the Always website
xxx

salon look

The Salon Look could not be a more apt name for a website that stocks products that look like this. I’ve never taken much interest in looking after my skin before but when I get sent products like Thalgo Soft Hydrating Emulsion which looks like it belongs on the shelves in a salon, not in my bathroom I can’t help but want to use them and start taking better care of my body on the outside as well as the inside.
I’ve always been a sufferer of really dry skin and being so housebound lately it’s become drier from central heating so I’ve been applying this straight after I’ve had a warm bath to really get the benefits. It has a lovely, subtle scent that just screams “posh”.
Once upon a time I wouldn’t have even contemplated spending over a fiver on any piece of skin or hair care but blogging has opened by eyes and given me opportunity to try things I’d never otherwise have discovered and I’m building up quite a collection of higher end products that I’ll be replacing when I run out.
The Salon Look are currently also offering an exclusive deal which I’m excited to share with you. If you spend £30 or more ahead of Christmas you’ll automatically get £5 off your order. Perfect for pressie shopping or personal pampering.
I’ve tried to start doing some outfit posts again too, it’s not very easy though. One of the discs I’m having trouble with is pressing on the nerve that helps control the left side and my left leg is about as cooperative as a plank of wood. I’m getting better at standing though so progress is steady, even if it’s slower than a snail’s pace.
Have your thoughts on skin care and beauty products changed since starting blogging? I’m now a believer of you get what you pay for (mostly) when it comes to skin products- I’ve found them much less likely to irritate my skin.
xxx

a proper winter warmer from teapigs

I used to be known as “the coffee girl”, always opting for a large mug of something strong and caffeine filled. These days I’m much more about the tea- admittedly most likely to be found sipping a cup of Earl Grey than something herbal but I was delighted when my favourite tea brand, teapigs about their newly launched Christmas Shop. Jam packed full of gifts for tea lovers- from stocking fillers to serious gadgets I have found myself coveting really rather a lot. Luckily I was also sent a pack of spiced winter red tea to tide me over and oh boy this really is “Christmas in a Cup” packed full of orange, cloves and cinnamon with a base of rooibos. This is THE drink for icy cold dark evenings and fills the house with a charming festive scent. I did find it a little strong for my taste when drunk straight up but with a splash of milk it was just perfect. It would also make a bloody brilliant alternative to mulled wine for the non-drinkers at a festive gathering (or indeed a cheeky alcoholic tipple itself with a splash of brandy).
Well done teapigs for making me covet yet more gorgeous goods and reminding me just why I fell in love with you in the first place.
What would you like from the Christmas Shop? I love the look of the Scandinavian Teapot. Best get writing that letter to Santa.
xxx

Midori & Models Own

“Midori melon liqueur has teamed up with Models Own to create a limited edition set of melon scented nail varnishes in three glam shades of green.
The three Midori inspired shades are the perfect way to add a splash of colour to a night in or night out during the dreary winter months ahead. What’s more, the varnishes are melon scented, making every manicure smell as good as a Midori cocktail tastes. 
The set includes a bright My Midori green, a golden metallic green and a glittery combination of greens and blues meaning there’s a shade for any occasion.
Midori, which literally means ‘green’ in Japanese, is made from premium melons prized for their juiciness and fresh and vibrant taste.  The liqueur is vibrant, versatile and easy to drink making it the perfect cocktail ingredient to create cocktails with a twist that you can mix up at home or enjoy in some of the best bars up and down the country. It also makes delicious drinks simply mixed with juices and soft drinks.   
The limited edition My Midori Models Own set will retail at £15 from www.modelsownit.com from the end of October 2013.”

On the back of this press release landing in my inbox last week I was also sent a set of the nail polishes to try out myself. Models Own are top of my list for nail polish brands and I was really excited to see how these were in real life.


The set is quite something and I loved all three colours- a rarity in a predetermined set of colours! I had a little play about with Golden Green (left) and Dancing Queen (middle) and did a quick manicure
I rarely get to paint my nails because of my job so I am very out of practice but I absolutely love Golden Green and Dancing Queen complimented it beautifully.
I’m yet to try My Midori Green, super brights scare me a little but I might take the plunge soon! The polishes really do have a pleasing melon scent. Consider me very impressed! All I need now is a Midori cocktail.
Will you be getting your hands on these?
What other Models Own shades do you love?
xxx

P.S. Congratulations to Louise W, winner of the Australia Luxe giveaway!

Don’t forget there’s the Babycham giveaway going on and I have another exciting one coming soon.

Onesie Wonder from OnePiece

Well,
here is a post I never saw myself writing. Ever since they became a thing I haven’t been the biggest fan of the onesie…I’m not sure why but I was convinced they were not for me.
All that changed recently when OnePiece asked if I’d like to pick a piece from their site. Curiosity got the better of me and I went ahead and said yes.
I chose the Lillehammer Onesie as i just loved the nordic print and the timing of it’s arrival could not have been better as I have just been signed off work for two weeks following the weekend’s A&E trip and my ongoing back problems. No more battling to get tights or jeans on. If I’m not leaving the house then I’m not leaving my onesie! It’ll save me the indignity of having my long suffering mother help dress me at least!
I can see myself wearing it all winter long, especially during cold nights as another layer with PJs, or just to chill out in of an evening or after a long morning at work.
Once again I eat my words (I seem to be doing this often lately) I’m a onesie convert!
OnePiece are also offering a generous 20% discount until December 1st when you use the code 
31ADAISYCHAINDREAM
They may not be the cheapest out there but I’m pretty damn sure they are the comfiest. The last time I tried a onesie it was so short in the body it almost cut me in two…this one? Perfectly baggy and oh so cosy.
Let me know which one you go for if you use the code,
and what your thoughts are on the onesie in general.
xxx