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Givenchy Electric Rose

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Givenchy Electric Rose Eau de Toillette (50ml) - £44.50*

"An extraordinary encounter between the worlds of rock ‘n’ roll and perfume, this new fragrance is an unexpected twist to the original Very Irrésistible Givenchy. Joyfully tangy, top notes of blueberry are punctuated by the lively intensity of a natural lemon zest and basil-verbena twist. An electric anise rose heart is softened by a touch of tender green violet, downy and carnal before descending to a vibrant base of sulphurous cedarwood and musky pearl."

Let me just start off by saying that I love anything rose, and Givenchy's Electric Rose is certainly no exception. At first, this scent reminded me of Paul Smith's Rose (one of my favourite all-time scents), but after trying it out for longer, I discovered that Electric Rose has a twist to it - it's sexy, yet floral and feminine at the same time. The multiple, contrasting tones within the scent allow it to go beyond a typical rose scent to a perfume that delights you with it's multifaceted personality. It also has a fairly decent wear time. I find most perfumes seem to disappear within an hour on me, but with Electric Rose, I could still smell a hint of it at the end of the day (however faint it might've been).

The packaging of this fragrance is very sleek and appealing. I like the use of silver and the ombré of the white. The only complaint I have about the packaging is the top and lid - they just feel a bit cheap, and that they could break at any minute.

Overall I am a huge fan of this scent and would definitely encourage anyone that enjoys a floral scent to go and check it out.

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Glossybox: July 2013 - Seaside Splash!

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Another month, another box. This month Glossybox has gone with a bright beach-themed box, which I am loving by the way! The turquoise and orange go perfectly together and make for one jazzy box ;)

So, what lovely treats am I in store for this month? Let's take a peek...

ESSIE SLEEK STICK NAIL WRAPS IN 'A TO ZEBRA' (£9.99):

In the past when I've tried nail wraps, I've hated them (see here!) However, I am willing to give them another go, not only because they look pretty snazzy, but also because they're from one of my favourite nail brands, Essie. I'll let ou know how they go, but frankly, I'm not optimistic.

ALTERNA BAMBOO STYLE TOUSLED TEXTURE MIST (£7.66 for sample):

What's summer without tousled, wind-blown beach waves? Enter Alterna's Boho Waves Tousled Texture Mist! I am already blessed with quite wavy, voluminous hair so I'm interested to see how this works for me.

COOLA MINERAL FACE SPF 20 UNSCENTED CREAM: (about £4.50 for sample):

This product doesn't exactly thrill me but it is always useful to have suncream on you, and this is a perfect pocket-sized sample. I've heard good things about this brand, so I plan to keep it in my bag whilst in HK and give it a go.

ANATOMICALS 'SPRAY MISTY FOR ME' FACIAL SPRIT Z (£6.00)

These face mists are always so useful for summer, and since I'm going to Hong Kong on Monday, this is definitely going to get used. They are so cooling and refreshing, and this one in particular smells divine, like lavender and aloe vera. These are also generally good for your skin, so it's refreshing and beneficial in one. I'm also happy that this is a good size as I can predict that it's going to used a lot.

SLEEK POUT PAINTS IN 'MILKSHAKE' & 'PEEK-A-BLOO' (£4.99 each):

I am a huge fan of these lip products. I actually have one of these shades, but believe it or not, it's the blue shade! Luckily I left it back at uni so I'm not carrying duplicates! The blue may appear strange, but it's a great colour for mixing with both Sleek Pout Paints and OCC Lip Tars. The 'Milkshake' coral shade also looks really pretty and perfect for summer.

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Life Lately...

Thursday, July 11, 2013

new models own bottle shop love / fotn / my cat snacking on some cheese / summer reading / tasty beverage / pub dinner with the fam / summer evenings / my new toy :) / some essie polishes to try out

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What I've Been Wearing #9

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

L'OREAL CARESSE IN 'LOLITA':

I'm a big fan of L'oreal's so-called 'Glossy Stain' dupes, and this particular colour has become one of my 'go-to' lip products. 'Lolita' is a very natural, everyday colour, making it perfect for just slapping on on the go. I love how these are not super sticky, it's sticky enough to last well but not MAC lipgloss sticky *shudder*. Also, when it does eventually wear off, it leaves your lips stained a nice natural flushed colour - lovely!

HAIR DONUT:

I know, I am about 10 years late to this train, but I have finally realised how useful one of these bad boys are! I always just assumed that I have so much hair that this wouldn't really do much for me, but after watching one of LLYMLRS' latest videos, I thought that I might as well give one a go. It takes my bun to the next level! Plus, it's great if you have quite thin hair as it can help you achieve a bit more volume.

MAC STEREO ROSE MSF:

Stereo Rose is a highly coveted product that I was lucky enough to swipe up a few years ago when it was released as part of a summer collection. In my opinion this blush is definitely worth the hype - it's just so gorgeous on the skin! I occasionally forget about it and it gets lost at the back of my draw, but a few weeks ago I decided to take it to Barcelona with me and I haven't turned back since! It looks gorgeous on sun-kissed skin (not that you could call mine that!!) This looks great in all seasons but definitely comes high up on my list of summer favourites.

LA ROCHE-POSAY HYDREANE RICHE:

Without doubt, all year round, I suffer with terribly dry skin which still manages to break out all over the place. I find it a real mission to find a thick, hydrating cream that doesn't clog my pores and cause spots everywhere. Hydreane Riche is definitely a thick moisturiser that delivers the hydration and eliminates any traces of flaky-ness. It is so thick that I actually only put it on at night to let it sink in. So far it has been moisturising my skin well and I haven't suffered any major breakouts - win! It is a tad pricey for a moisturiser, however it is so rich that you only need a tiny amount.

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July Magazine Freebies!

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Hey guys, long time no speak eh? I haven't really been in a blogging mood and I didn't want to force any content so I have been keeping fairly quiet. However, I do enjoy posting my monthly magazine freebie post because, well let's face it, who doesn't enjoy a good freebie? Cosmo was giving away some nice NIP+FAB tanning products, but I didn't feel like I would use them much, so I just picked up this months Marie Claire. This month, MC are offering the Skinny Mini Liquid Eyeliner which is worth £8.

In the past I've tended to steer clear of Eyeko as their products have never really impressed me, and since their brand reboot, they are quite expensive. However, after giving this eyeliner a good test, I can confirm that I am a fan. It has a good sized nib, is very black, and has great staying power. I actually have one slightly hooded eye, so eyeliner tends to transfer onto the lid on that eye, but this eyeliner didn't transfer at all - big points from me! So, if you're on the market for a new eyeliner, or simply curious about trying out an Eyeko product, I would definetely reccommend picking up this months Marie Claire and give this a go!

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