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Tropic Organic Luxury Oil

Tropic Skincare is the skincare range created by Susan Ma (from The Apprentice) and is 100% natural and organic. I have been using the Organic Luxury Oil for a couple of months now and was looking...

Jun 12, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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The Foster Husband

I’ve just finished reading The Foster Husband by Pippa Wright. I’ve read a book by her before called Unsuitable Men which I quite enjoyed. This one was in the same sort of style – easy to read,...

Jun 6, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Chelsea Flower Show Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental Westminster

Last weekend I had the chance to visit the Intercontinental London Westminster to indulge in their Chelsea Flower Show Afternoon Tea with Laurent Perrier Rose Champagne. The menu has been inspired...

Jun 4, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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NOTW: Flower Power

I was looking for a bright green nail polish in Superdrug the other day but all I could find was Barry M Spring Green which wasn’t quite as bright as I was hoping for. I bought it anyway even...

Jun 2, 2013 Like

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Victorinox Victoria Eau de Toilette

Today I thought I would tell you about my new perfume, Victorinox Victoria Eau de Toilette. It smells much more flowery than the sort of scent I usually go for but also smells quite sweet – it’s a...

May 29, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Lacura Beauty Products from Aldi

I’ve mentioned how much I love Aldi beauty products before and this week I have been trying out some more of the range – I haven’t been disappointed! The first product is the Lacura High Balance...

May 27, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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NOTW: Nail Jewellery Combo

A few months ago I wore the Nail Inc Nail Jewellery over Ciaté Sand Dune to a friend’s wedding. I really liked the combination but decided to try something a little different this time so layered...

May 26, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Instagram Round Up #12

1. My sister has lovely hair 2. Bought myself a cute cactus. 3. Belated Easter cupcakes. 4, 5, & 6. Day trip to London. 7. Yummy macaroons! 8. Picnic in sunny Aberdeen. 9. Lunch time gingerbread...

May 21, 2013 Like

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Kallo Rice Cakes

A few weeks ago I was sent a couple of packs of Kallo rice cakes to try. One pack was caramel and the other blueberry and vanilla. I wasn’t really sure when I would eat these as they aren’t really...

May 20, 2013 Like

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Bio Oil

My sister Megan has been trying out Bio Oil and here is what she thinks of it…. The red pigments on the tops of my arms have always made me self conscious, especially when wearing t-shirts or...

May 16, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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NOTW: Cling Film Manicure

This was my first try at a cling film manicure. I used the tutorial by Leanne at Do Not Refreeze which was really easy to follow and it was so quick to do. I like the effect but think next time I...

May 12, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Dove Beauty Blossom Body Lotion

One of my favourite body lotions this winter was the Dove Winter Care body lotion so I was happy to see that they have brought out a new one for the summer – Beauty Blossom body lotion. It smells...

May 7, 2013 Like

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Parrot Print Dress

A few weeks ago I came across a fabulous website called Not On The High Street. They have so many lovely things from clothes and shoes to home and garden stuff. I could so easily spend hundreds...

May 2, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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NOTW: Hearts

What do you think of my nails this week? My stamping wasn’t as neat as I’d hoped but I am getting better at using the stamper so hopefully next time it will be perfect! The post NOTW: Hearts...

Apr 27, 2013 Like

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Nurture Bi-Phase Eye Make-up Remover

My latest make-up remover is the Bi-Phase Eye Make-Up Remover from Nurture. It is definitely one of the best make-up removers I have ever tried as it is so gentle and dissolves my eye make-up so...

Apr 25, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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No7 Moisture Drench Mulberry

A few weeks ago Boots had a deal where you could get a free set of No7 goodies if you bought two No7 products. I needed new mascara so bought two to get my freebies. One of the free gifts was the...

Apr 22, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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NOTW: Almost Stripes

I managed to make a bit of a mess with these – I stamped the pattern on before the colour underneath was completely dry so it got a bit smudged. I still quite liked them though, even if they...

Apr 20, 2013 Like

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Instagram Round Up #11

1. Flowers for Mother’s Day. 2. Snowy day! 3 & 9. Experimenting with my nails. 4.Chocolate orange cupcakes. 5 & 6. Trip to London (we saw Wicked – it was amazing!) 7. Egg painting for Easter! 8....

Apr 15, 2013 Like

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NOTW: Polka Dots

I loved how colourful and sparkly these nails were. I wore them a few weeks ago when the weather was horrible, grey and cold and these made it feel much more summery! The glitter coat is Nubar...

Apr 13, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Neal’s Yard Bee Lovely Hand Cream

I had this Neal’s Yard Bee Lovely Hand Cream free in the April edition of Marie Claire and I really love it. It’s my current favourite hand cream is equally as good as my all time favourite – the...

Apr 10, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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NOTW: Lilac Fluff

I hadn’t used my flocking powder since doing my “Red Velvet” nails at Christmas so thought it was about time to try it again. I loved the colour of the lilac fluff but I don’t think the polish I...

Apr 6, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Anatomicals Regenerating Eye Cream

I’ve never really used eye cream properly before so thought I would use the whole tube of the Anatomicals Regenerating Eye Cream and see whether it made any difference to my eyes. Recently I have...

Apr 3, 2013 Like

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NOTW: Gold Stamping

For all of the stamping designs I have tried so far I have used the special black Konad polish. I really wanted to try out a different colour and thought my gold polish from Ciaté would be...

Mar 28, 2013 Like

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L’Occitane Precious Cream

I ordered a few things from L’Occitane at Christmas and as I spent over a certain amount (can’t remember what it was now!) I got a free tub of Precious Cream. Precious Cream is a moisturiser for...

Mar 27, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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NOTW: Speckled Gradient

I loved how bright this design looked on my nails! The gradient didn’t come out quite as obvious as I would have liked but I was still really pleased with how my nails turned out. What do you...

Mar 23, 2013 Like

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Avon Supershock Mascara

You may know that my favourite ever mascara is the No7 Extreme Length but the Avon Supershock mascara which had was given at Christmas comes a really close second. (Sorry for the slightly fuzzy...

Mar 21, 2013 Like

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St Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub

I’m not really a big face scrub person. I rarely use them and had this St Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub in the cupboard for ages before I got around to using it – I think the “New Look!” bit on...

Mar 18, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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I couldn’t decide how do my nails the week I did these so I went with a bit of a mixture. Pink and white, butterflies and flowers, some Andrea Fulerton pearls and some glitter to give my nails some...

Mar 16, 2013 Like

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Hairy Jayne

Over the past few weeks I’ve had the chance to try the Hairy Jayne Hair Perfume with Heat Protection. It recommends using it if you don’t wash your hair every day but I always do so have mainly...

Mar 13, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Helena's Blog

Tropic Organic Luxury Oil

The Foster Husband

Chelsea Flower Show Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental Westminster

NOTW: Flower Power

Victorinox Victoria Eau de Toilette

Lacura Beauty Products from Aldi

NOTW: Nail Jewellery Combo

Instagram Round Up #12

Kallo Rice Cakes

Bio Oil

NOTW: Cling Film Manicure

Dove Beauty Blossom Body Lotion

Parrot Print Dress

NOTW: Hearts

Nurture Bi-Phase Eye Make-up Remover

No7 Moisture Drench Mulberry

NOTW: Almost Stripes

Instagram Round Up #11

NOTW: Polka Dots

Neal’s Yard Bee Lovely Hand Cream

NOTW: Lilac Fluff

Anatomicals Regenerating Eye Cream

NOTW: Gold Stamping

L’Occitane Precious Cream

NOTW: Speckled Gradient

Avon Supershock Mascara

St Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub

NOTW: Butterflies & Flowers

Hairy Jayne

Barefoot Botanicals Rosa Fina Cleansing Milk

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