Spa Fit Toning Massage Oil C/O The Body Shop | Spa Fit Body Massager C/O The Body Shop
Okay, okay. I’ll hold my hands up, I’m not the biggest advocate of beauty. You most likely didn’t click through to my blog & expect anything beauty related either. But when I was sent some Body Shop goodie I found it hard not to resist. And if there is one thing I know about it’s a pamper session. I’d psyched myself up for a big night, face mask on, moisturised, nails done. I was in total pamper heaven. A whole day to myself meant that I could just indulge in doing whatever the hell I liked. As most of you know I am on a bit of a ”get fit & healthy” campaign at the moment where I’m trying to really tone up. I’m doing pretty well. Most weeks I go to the gym twice a week and also I’m eating much healthier (bar the odd treat here and there!) I’m not going to lie though, I’m a sucker for a ”quick fix.” When The Body Shop sent a little package of massage oil (Mr C probably thought he was in for a good time this VDAY!) along with a toning massager I knew I wanted to give them a go. After applying a generous amount of massage oil to my skin I whirred the massager around my body. It is a great way to combat cellulite, some of which I desperately need to shift! After a vigorous few minutes on each section of my body my skin did turn red. Probably because I was a little too rough with it. Now, now I can hear what you are thinking, I’m going all ”50 shades” on you, but I can assure you my wobbly bits in the tiniest bathroom going does not scream glamour, nor sex appeal I will have you know. The moisturising massage oil contains 100% natural-origin citrus ingredients. It will leave skin looking smoother and more toned and me smelling like an Italian Fruit Farm. I could pretty much chomp on my own leg had I had the desire. Marks out of ten, I’d give it a great eight. Whilst it gave the effects I ideally wanted a little bit of pain does have to be endured! The two products from the Spa Fit range are available online and instore. Have you bought anything from The Body Shop lately? I’m a sucker for products that smell amazing!
Rebecca xxx
Jumper New Look | Shirt Topshop | Kirsty Allsopps Bath Creamers Kit C/O HobbyCraft
I like to pretend I’m Mary Berry or Peggy Porschen, but if you tasted what I had baked you wouldn’t believe me. So, until I get one of those super fancy Kenwood Mixer’s I won’t be baking for a while, is it too early to start a Christmas 2015 wishlist? Instead I thought I’d best focus my efforts on another hobby. With the blustery winds it has forced us to stay inside (unless we wanted to be blasted across the Atlantic at 50mph) so I turned my attention this rather cute set from the Kirsty Allsopp range at HobbyCraft. With this beautiful, rose-scented bath creamer kit I can create a number of little homemade gifts shaped like little cupcakes for the ones I love, so that’s exactly what I set to doing. It’s super simple & I used our microwave to create them. The fanstastic smells of rose, almond, shea and cocoa have left our house smelling divine. I hand delivered these to my Mum, Sister & Nana and they were all delighted. A lazy afternoon making these, was an afternoon well-spent to see their faces light up with an impromptu, handmade gift! Have you tried any of the kits from Kirsty Allsopp’s range, if so which ones?
Rebecca xxx
Now, I aren’t going to lie. I am often drawn in to buying magazine if they have a pretty gift attached to it. So when I walked into my local shop & Marie Claire was staring at me, offering me a free Ciate Nail Polish in exchange for a £2 magazine, I quite literally jumped at the chance, dipped my fingers in to my new italian leather purse and hopped to the counter.
These little Ciate Mini’s are perfect for popping in your purse just in case you ever need a touch up and they also come in the most adorable colours. I am loving the duck egg blue colour at the moment, so much so, that I dressed my bridesmaids in this colour. I think it is so flattering no matter what your skin tone. I have quite a few variations of blue polishes at the moment but I have to say this gets 10/10 for colour!
I started with my base coat and then built it up with three layers with the polish becoming less transparent every time. I have to say that the brush with this polish had to be the easiest one I have ever used. It effortlessly glided on my ill-shaped nails each time.
I didn’t even ruin my nails once. It dries so fast so it makes it super quick to put on. It dries so quick that when you are touching up the brush doesn’t glide so well. But all in all, I just made sure I had a steady hand and got it right on the next set of fingers.
I started to get chips 48-72 hours after I had applied it so it lasted quite well for a normal polish (especially without the top coat!)
Having tried the Ciate Mini’s I will more than likely be investing in some more exciting colours for the summer ahead.
What do you think of Ciate? Rate it or not? Have you got any favourite colours to inspire me?
Did you know you can enter my Hunter Welly giveaway by clicking here! Good Luck!
Rebecca xxx
I’m a thrifty shopper, if there has ever been one & I love to get a deal as much as the next person. I feel like I have hit the jackpot when I win something for 99p on eBay that still has tags on & should have cost £40 in store. Naturally, when I have a dress that can work as a festival/day time look and also be dressed up for an evening, I am a very happy girl lady.
Imagine my delight when The Hut asked me if I wanted to style a Festival outfit for £30! I was delighted. After browsing their amazing and easy to navigate website I was drawn to this beautiful dress. I have a little bit of a love for clothes with birds on for some reason? Maybe it’s because we have chickens. I’m not quite sure, but I did know that I was drawn to canary (yes, bird related again!) yellow dress.
The detailing is beautiful and so intricate! I was instantly drawn to each individual section almost like I was taken on a fabric version of watership down. Yes, a terrible way to describe it but look at the pretty?!
Festival Look || Floral Crown, eBay || Dress, Glamorous @ The Hut () || Hunter Wellies, Cloggs UK ()
I love this look, it’s exactly how I would rock up to a festival. Cloggs UK are a fabulous online shoe shop and if you have a penchant for lots and lots and lots (and lots!) of shoes you will never be left in doubt if you head there. With free, next day delivery you always feel like they are giving back for your little purchase. You really should go see!
You can enter my Hunter Welly Giveaway here!
Evening Look || Hat, The Hut () || Dress, Glamorous at The Hut () || Shoes, eBay (New Look)
Now, I realise this dress looks VERY short in this photo, I guess the way you carry yourself wearing heels does not help when wearing dresses. I don’t think I accounted for dem hips n’ thighs when ordering a size Medium! Alas, look at that hat doe. Isn’t she beautiful. I recently instgrammed/tweet a photo with me wearing this hat before the Blog Yorkshire Meet (which you can read about here!) but I was a chicken and didn’t wear it in the (queue the bork bork borkkkkkkk sounds!)
I am so excited to give them a proper outing! Which is your favourite look? How would you have styled this dress, I’d love to hear from you.
Rebecca xxx
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