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What I Got For Christmas 2017

29/12/2017

Hi guys! Hope you had a great Christmas! I spent mine with family and friends and enjoyed every minute. I don't know about you but I love to snoop around and see what everyone got for Christmas each year, so I thought I would share with you some of the things that I was lucky enough to get during this month. I won't mention everything cause it might get quite boring but I will show you the main items I think you might be interested in! Disclaimer: I would like to start off by saying that I feel very blessed to able to receive gifts however small or big, cheap and expensive and I am in no way trying to brag!

Although, as mentioned I love everything that I got, this has got to be my favourite. My mom knows that during these cold winter months as I'm preparing for my exams, I spend quite a lot of time at home lounging around in my PJs (keep in mind, I have very bad circulation!). So, she got me a robe featuring a giraffe print and I swear it's the most cosy thing I own. It's by the brand Boux Avenue and it is so soft and warm! I've already worn it so much - if you guys are interested, it is currently discounted on the website .
Another item of clothing I am obsessed with currently is the blue faux suede biker jacket I got from River Island. It feautures a lot of front zip pockets, has a biker collar and again the fabric is so velvety soft.
Lately, I was in dire need of a new purse, so when I saw this metallic purse from the brand I am, I was so happy! It is very beautiful and unique, which I obviously love.
I am constantly trying out The Body Shop products, especially their 30ml fragrances. I have tried various different scents including vanilla and coconut (my favourite!) but as a Christmas present this year, I got one in the scent of strawberry. It smells delicious and the scents are always very long-lasting. They are quite affordable, light, refreshing and very wearable. I always get compliments when I'm wearing these.

So, what did you get for Christmas? Did you get something from your wishlist? Leave your comments down below! I would love to know ;)

Until next time,
Christine xxx

ALMOST FORGOT! HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS! Wish you the best!

P.S. This post is not sponsored and all products were gifted to me by family and friends. All opinions are my own.

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Top 5 Christmas Beauty Stocking Fillers!

15/12/2017

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The holiday season is upon us! If you're anything like me, you spend these days wondering what you should get your loved ones this Christmas. I thought I'd write this post to hopefully ease your pain in finding the perfect gift for a beauty lover, like myself, whether it is for Secret Santa, for stocking fillers or as simple gift ideas. These are my top 5 picks!

Mascara. There are millions of brands out there, and some pretty good ones too. One of my most used and repurchased is the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara. It is affordable, lengthening, holds a curl very well and lasts all day.
Boomfbomb. This is not exactly a beauty-related gift but I had to mention it. If you're looking for a fun yet personalized gift, I would suggest checking out the boomf website. I just found this website recently through a friend's Instagram and was so impressed! One of my favourites is the Boomf Bomb - a card that jumps from its envelope in an explosion of confetti, a nice change from the conventional Christmas card, allowing for an element of surprise yet leaving you with a keepsake of your favourite memories with that person. To understand what I'm saying just check out this video on YouTube. They have various other gift ideas too!
Bath bomb/ bubble bar. For my Secret Santa this year, I decided to be a bit extra and go for some of Lush's products. To be honest, Lush products are unfortunately not available locally for me, so indulging in such products feels like a treat. However, I had the pleasure of trying out some of Lush's products during my trip to Valencia last April, falling in love instantly. The smell in the shop drew me in completely, so since then, I've made quite a few online deliveries and I've never been disappointed. As a bonus, all of their products are fresh, handmade and 100% vegetarian. So, after that little rant, (haha, sorry!) some of my favourite products include The Comforter bubble bar (which is big enough for two baths! - yaas!), as well as the Christmas Sweater Bath Bomb which has a warm, spicy scent, making it the ultimate gift for a cold winter night.
Eyeliner. You can never go wrong with an eyeliner! It's such a staple thing in every beauty lover's collection, and I never seem to have enough. A classic budget friendly option is the 3INA Pen Eyeliner - a marker pen-style eyeliner that makes defining the lash line simple, allowing you to create the perfect flick! It is quick drying and waterproof, making it just as good as my higher priced eyeliners.
Body Butter. To add a luxurious feel to your stocking, throw in a body butter. My favourite is The Body Shop British Rose Instant Glow Body Butter - a velvety soft moisturizer which gives an instant all-over healthy looking glow, perfect for normal to dry skin. It leaves no residue after being absorbed, yet it hydrates the skin and leaves a soft rose scent which lasts all day.

So, what is on YOUR Christmas wishlist? I'd love to know so make sure to leave your comments down below!

Until next time,
Christine xxx

P.S This post is not sponsored and all products were purchased by me. All opinions are my own.

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Will I Repurchase? : The Body Shop Shade Adjusting Drops (Lightening)

9/12/2017

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With the imminence of a new year, I've felt inspired to get back into blogging. It's been more than a year since I've posted my last blog (I apologize!) so I thought what better way to come back than to start a series of Will I Repurchase? blog posts. I always find these super helpful myself so firstly I will start off with The Body Shop Shade Adjusting Drops.

I bought my first bottle of the lightening one about 2/3 months ago and since then I have used it quite a lot, so much so, that I've almost run out. If that tells you anything, it's that this little glass bottle can honestly be a life saver. Because of the lack of various known brands locally, I find myself buying foundations online quite often and although Foundation Matrix can be a great help in choosing the right shade, it's not always 100% right. More often than not, I end up with a foundation about one or two shades darker than my perfect shade. And, let's be honest I'd rather not look like an Oompa Loompa! Because of this, I either used to give away these perfectly new foundations to some of my family members or else just hoped that I would get a nice glowing tan in the summer and just use them then.

However, with these shade adjusting drops, I no longer have this problem. I usually just use one or two drops and it works perfectly. Obviously, you can add as much as you like until you get your desired colour. I've used it with quite a few different foundations and I have so far not noticed any difference in terms of longevity, texture, consistency or how it feels or appears on my skin. The bottle contains 15ml (0.5 US FL OZ) and it comes with a pipette (which honestly isn't always the best!)

Hopefully, from the pictures I've put up, you can see just how amazing this product can actually be and the difference that one drop can make. Overall, I really like it. Will I repurchase? Definitely! In fact, I've already bought a backup :)

Have you tried this product? What are your opinions on it? Would love to know in the comments!

Until next time,
Christine xxx

P.S. This post is not sponsored. All opinions are my own.

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