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Thoughts in Little Boxes
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Most blogs tell you how to do things and don't show you what can and will go wrong. I want to show you what things will look like on your first try and how to get things right so you won't get disheartened. Along with "tutorials" I'll be doing reviews, gift guides and much more. Come with me as I unpack all my boxes and share my experiences with you.
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Looking like a nutter for the sake of beauty – July’s Glossies

Today is the day. Yes, you guessed it, magazine day. July’s glossy magazines have a whole host of amazing “freebies” that is driving even the biggest glossy haters to the local news...

2 days ago

Continuing the pink vibe – L’Oreal’s Caresse 202 Impulsive Fuchsia

I love lipstick. I think I’ve established this in the past but it may surprise you that I’ve not always been a huge wearer of lip products. I’ve dabbled in glosses since I was young...

4 days ago

Celebrating May with May – Chanel Nail Colour 535

Hello my lovelies! I hope you had a happy, shiny weekend and did marvellous sunny things. As you can probably tell, from my cheery choice of words, I was well this weekend and hospital free – Y...

5 days ago

A question for all you ladies (and gents)

Just a quick one today. I periodically sort through and organise my makeup. I rarely throw any of it away but I think to see what I have and to tidy it up. Today I realised just how many similar item...

25 may 12

Poor service and poor humour: my fun night at The Breakfast Club and watching Iron Sky

So, it happened again. Yeah, I had another attack on Tuesday but seeing as I know what it is now and that I was on my own I didn’t go to the hospital this time. I’m feeling a lot better n...

24 may 12

It’s been one of those weeks but Get Taxi helped me in my hour of need

Good morning readers. Sorry for my absence the past few days but it happened again. Yes, unfortunately I became ill again and was in and out of the doctors for a few days and ended up in hospital on ...

21 may 12

The perfect eye duo from Eve Lom

As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve been noticing the early signs of ageing. My primary issue has been fine lines around my eyes. They’re not too noticeable but due to where they are the...

15 may 12

One day my prince will come… oh look! He has!

Due to recent events, our wedding planning hasn’t been going how we were hoping. I know we’ve only been engaged for little over two weeks but I have a little gremlin in my head that insis...

14 may 12

My week with cats: an introduction to Eat, Sleep, Sniff

I have been trapped in the house this week. It’s not a status I find too distressing; I have Twitter to keep me company and a little fluffy beast of a cat to cuddle. I’m not just being an...

11 may 12

My dry skin saviour

I have mentioned before that I get terribly dry skin on my hands. Between the bad weather, my obsessive hand washing and just general dry skin, my hands often look like they are covered in scales and...

10 may 12

My first experience with Housebites

We all have times when we can’t or don’t want to cook. Due to my recent health issues, cooking isn’t very high on my priority list this week. But saying that, I’m not fond of ...

09 may 12 1 person likes this

China Glaze Hunger Games Collection: Harvest Moon

If you remember my last nail polish post, you’ll know that I have been exploring the China Glaze Hunger Games Collection that I purchased from Buyapowa. So far I have shown you Stone Cold and L...

09 may 12

A lost weekend and the Cosmo blog awards

Hello my lovelies. I apologise for being so quiet the past few days but I have a good reason. Where last weekend was full of happy excitement and celebration, this weekend I ended up in hospital. Yes...

08 may 12

HOT OR NOT! Avengers edition part three – the ladies

I apologise for not posting my usual Hot or Not post last week but there was just too much excitement in Little Box world. I am going to make it up this week though – but with a twist. As you k...

04 may 12

Latest in Beauty CEW Awards box – raising the bar again

If you know me or read my blog at all you’ll know that I’m an absolute Latest in Beauty fan girl. I’ve mentioned the benefits of this beauty box before but I’ll quickly reiter...

04 may 12

Our first few steps towards wedding planning

Like many girls, I have been mentally planning my wedding since I was knee high to a grasshopper. I had grand ideas of a winter wedding with snow and a little hot drinks stall. I had dreams of a Laby...

03 may 12

My journey towards younger skin with Youth As We Know It from Bliss

Over the past few months I have had to come to terms with the fact that I’m getting older. I’m only in my late twenties but years of partying, drinking, smoking and a lack of skin care ro...

02 may 12

Adventures at The StockMKT

Now that the big announcement has been made on the blog, I will resume usually coverage. Last weekend saw a lot of food consumption, something that will have to stop now that we’re planning our...

01 may 12

Exciting news! I’m engaged!

What a glorious Monday. The sun is shining, the sky is (mostly) blue and I have had the most wonderful weekend. I apologise for my absence over the weekend but I think you’ll understand it by t...

30 apr 12

Pho from Pho – Wardour Street restaurant review

Photographer: Aun Kang Leong I love Vietnamese food. It’s something I crave and a treat that I don’t feel guilty about. I love that dishes like pho are so rich in flavour, so fresh and ye...

27 apr 12

Love at First Blush? Yes Soap and Glory, you’ve done it again

I wanted to take some time and tell you about my current favourite blusher. I’m a pretty hard person to please when it comes to blusher; I generally find one and stick to it until it either run...

26 apr 12

ELF Eyebrow Kit in Ash

My eyebrows are weird. Many moons ago I used to bleach my hair and everyone thought it was natural because my eyebrows were so fair. When I went ginger they somehow picked out red tones and didn̵...

25 apr 12

44 polishes in 90 days – a nail polish haul

I have a problem. I am a nail polish obsessive. I did a nail polish haul three months ago and I enjoyed showcasing my new buys and it helped me track which polishes I had bought and which I had revie...

24 apr 12

The Hunger Games Collection: Luxe and Lush with a 3D, textured mani

A cold, miserable weekend needs a bit of sparkle to liven up the mood. Seeing as this weekend was so grey it was lucky that I had used another of my China Glaze Hunger Games collection polishes to li...

23 apr 12

Hot or Not! Avengers Edition Part Two

Last week I announced that I am ridiculously excited about The Avengers Assemble movie hitting our cinemas (a week early in the UK) next week. I also announced that my Hot or Not comparison would be ...

20 apr 12

Cook Yourself Thin Part 4: Chicken and Mushroom Risotto Soup – my way

It’s been a while since I’ve shared a recipe with you guys and today I thought it’s about time I gave you the recipe for something yummy and low fat. It’s actually Moo’s favourite and it’s the only “...

20 apr 12

Max Factor Lipfinity Lip Tint in Passion Red – a perfect Snow White shade

If you read this blog you’ll know that lipstick is my new love… amongst everything else. But sometimes lipstick can be a pain in the behind. I love having glossy lips and most of all I love having co...

19 apr 12

China Glaze Hunger Games Collection: Stone Cold review

There were a few weeks there where The Hunger Games practically ruled my life. I swallowed the books whole as if they were nothing more than an asprin and I booked tickets to see the film at a pre-re...

18 apr 12

Revlon Professionals Equave Hydro Nutritive Detangling Conditioner review

I have a love hate relationship with my hair. Sometimes it grows uncontrollably; sometimes it doesn’t grow at all. Sometimes it’s dry and brittle; sometimes it just produces too much oil. It’s pretty...

17 apr 12

Latest in Beauty: Editor’s Choice Box

Happy Monday readers. It’s hard to have the Monday blues when the sun is shining and the sky is so blue. It’s even harder to have the Monday blues when I’ve had a pretty good weekend full of laughter...

16 apr 12

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