This one is just a quick one, but I thought I'd post it as I personally love unboxing videos!

This was one of the Lush gift sets I received at Christmas. Personally I think these Lush sets are perfect gifts. They comes with some lovely product combinations & are already wrapped for you.

This one is Lush's classic Snow Fairy set. Snow Fairy is this 'go to' festive product.

See the unboxing here:

The set contains:

- Father Christmas Bath Bomb

- Snow Fairy Shower Gel

- Magic Wand Bubble Bar

- Snow Fairy Body Conditioner

Love Eve xx

It's time for my second Lush unboxing! This time we will be unboxing their Northern Lights gift set.

I really like this gift set because it has only bath bombs in it, which is the product I use the most by Lush.

Another good thing about this set, is that all the bath bombs are very different, in terms of what they do for your skin & in scent.

Check out the unboxing here:

This set contains:

- Shoot for the Stars Bath Bomb

- Northern Lights Bath Bomb

- Intergalactic Bath Bomb

Love Eve xx

Now, I've never tried any of these fragrance before so I really had no idea what they'd be like. I think I have smelt a few in the shops, but that really doesn't mean anything. The sizes of these firstly, are super cute. I actually think they're the perfect size, as if you're not too keen on one it isn't too large.

However, it is a little sad if you love them, haha!

I also love that they've kept the same packaging/ design as a lot of sample items are very bland on the packaging front. Another thing is that all the fragrances are different, which leads me to say 'well done Zoe'.

The inside packaging is just as amazing, with these present tag designed boxes.

Each containing a lovely bath, body or beauty based item.

I'll admit like most calendars there are the odd products that are 'filler' gifts, however there were only 2 within this calendar. Which is a lot better than some of the previous calendars I've had!

Check out the video below for my full unboxing & see what goodies are inside!

Love Eve xx

Let's get festive!

Here is my favourite Christmassy eye look for this year.

This is glam enough for any Christmas party or night out but equally as appropriate for Christmas dinner (maybe drop the eyeliner & go for a neutral lip).

My inspiration for this look what a gold/ green shade in my MAC pre-made warm tones eyeshadow palette. The shade is called Unwind. I thought combined with a red lip it would make for a very festive make up look!

Watch the tutorial here:

Love Eve xx

Benefit are always on it at this time of year with their gift sets & this year I was lucky enough to get one for my birthday!

The one I got was 'Real Cheeky Party', which is very similar to one they released last year which I missed out on.

This kit comes with 4 blushes, a bronzer, a cream highlighter, a gel eyeliner & a mascara.

The sizes of these products, especially the powders, are amazing value for money. This set is great if you're interested in Benefits top products but don't fancy using all of your money on them!

Some of these products I already own & love, which is always a nice place to start.

I've since tried out all of the other products & like them all. The product I'm less keen on is the Watts Up highlighter, as I find it a little gold for my skin tone sometimes.

Overall I think this kit is a great gift to anyone who's into make up. I also think it's probably one of the best value for money kits from their collection this year.

Check out the video for my full review:

Love Eve xx

Men this one is for you!

Us women know you sometimes struggle to buy for us, we can be very fussy creatures (sorry).

So here is a gift guide to help you out this season.

Lush - Let's Get Ready to Crumble gift set.

I am really getting into Lush & their gift sets are something I get people every year without fail! They have loads to choose from & all at different price points! What girl doesn't love a bit of pampering?!

Available from Lush online & in stores, for only £18.50.

Thomas Sabo Love Bridge Bracelet

Jewellery is always a good choice, but half the problem is there is so much choice. These are new to Thomas Sabo this Christmas! A bracelet that you can put your own personal message on. This is definitely a present for someone very special in your life. It also comes in a variety of finishes, including rose gold. Available from Thomas Sabo for £105.00.

Party Like a Rockstar kit by Benefit
Perfect for a girl that loves make up! Benefit always do really great & cute gift sets at this time of year. They are a great way for a girl to try new products. Be quick though, they sell out fast! Available from anywhere that stocks Benefit for £29.50.

Soap & Glory Scents of Occasion
Fragrance is always a nice treat, however if you aren't too sure what type a girl likes, go for a set like this that has a variety of different ones. Soap & Glory scents are really nice & comfortable to wear. This set is available from Boots for only £12.00.

Yankee Candle in Black Cherry
Women love candles, it's just part of life! Yankee Candles are great quality & smell amazing. There is a scent for everyone, trust me. I love this Black Cherry one for this wintery time of year. Yankee Candles are available at a variety of places, such as card shops or you can go direct to Yankee's website. The medium size jar candles retail for £18.99.

Real Techniques Bold Metals Essentials set.
A girl can never have too many make up brushes & this set is just gorgeous! Real techniques make amazing quality brushes & this bold metals collection is amazing to look at too. This set is currently reduced in price too, so get them whilst you can! Available from Boots, currently for only £30 reduced from £64! Perfect!

Love Eve xx

Now it's time to get the guys Christmas presents sorted!

This list is going to have something for every guy in it.

Guys can sometimes be really hard to buy for, so hopefully these items give you some ideas on what to get them for Christmas.

Black Holdall Bag

A holdall is a great option for any guy, as they're very versatile bags. They can be used for work, travel, the gym anything really! This leather one is from River Island & costs £45.00.

Babyliss 10 in 1 Grooming System

Men's grooming is always a good way to go. This Babyliss one is great value for money! Available from Very for £20.00.

Even if they don't shave there is LOADS in the way of beard care now!

Givenchy Gentlemen Only Aftershave

A luxury aftershave is always a nice treat, for any guy. Just find out what sort of scent he likes & you're onto a winner. I love the smell of Givenchy's Gentlemen Only! Available at Boots UK, £45.50 for 50ml.

Polo Ralph Lauren Leather Wallet

Wallets are another great gift choice & if you're not sure what type they like go with something simple & classic like this one. Wallets also come at a huge variety of prices, so there's something to suit everyone budget. This one is available from ASOS for £59.00.

Michael Kors MK8372 Watch

A lot of men love watches & collect them, so they are another great option. If you're thinking of a high priced item I'd definitely go with a watch! I've picked a Michael Kors watch as they aren't too ridiculous on the price front, but still very nice watches! If you're up for spending some big bucks you could go with Omega or TAG Heuer. This Michael Kors watch is available from Selfridges for £229

An Experience Day

Always a winner, when it comes to gifts! Experience days are great, as they have something for everyone, whether they like cars or tasting wine! These do vary in price & you can buy they from various places & even get deals online from places such as Groupon!

If you have any other ideas, please leave them in the comments below for others to see!

Love Eve xx

It's time to get the Christmas shopping done!

However sometimes we struggle for ideas, well this year I've got you covered.

Check out my recommends to stuff that stocking!

Flock Print iPhone 6 Case

Phone cases are always useful & can be really cute! This one you can pick up from Missguided.com for only £6.00. Very Instagram!

Skinny Dip Cosy friends Pug earphones

This a really cute & again a useful product. Everyone uses earphones & these ones by Skinny Dip are just awesome! Available from Debenhams for only £8.00.

Nandos Gift Set

If you know someone who likes Nandos, this is a must! It's a little peri peri salt & shaker set. Ideal for any foodie as well. Available from Boots UK for only £8.00.

Tanya Burr's Perfect Brow Set

Perfect for anyone who's into make up/ beauty. Exclusive to Superdrug, costing only £6.99.

Vaseline Pink Retro Lip Tin

Vaseline is an amazing product & these little sets make great gifts! You could even split it up & put the different types in different people's stockings. Available from Very/ Tescos for £6.99.

Personalised Shot Glass

A great way to add a personal touch to a stocking filler gift! Available from Very for £6.00

Hope these helped you get some ideas for those perfect Christmas gifts.

Love Eve xx

Christmas is coming!

So it's time to get shopping!

So I wanted to share with you guys some of items that are on my wishlist for this year.

As a photographer I have always loved the classic polaroid photo, however with the release of the Fujifilm Instax Polaroid Cameras there has been a new wave of love for this stylishly vintage images.

So for those of you that are confused (although I doubt that's many) polaroids are an old-fashioned way of taking photos. Polaroid cameras differed from other cameras though, as they instantly print the photo from the camera!

The image takes a few minutes to develop & voila! You have your printed photo in your hand!

As with a lot of vintage things, these polaroid images are currently having a revival! So of course the camera manufacturers are going to jump on this, Fujifilm to be exact!

They offer a variety of different polaroid cameras in their 'Instax' range, varying in size & colour.

So I had to get one to try for myself!

So onto my thoughts.

I like the design although it is very different to the classic polaroid camera. The choice of colours is a really fun element too, and opens them up to the public more (so not just a photographer's camera).

The one I picked up was the Black Instax Mini.

You can opt to buy them primarily with or without the cartridges, but it makes the most sense to buy them with really.

The Instax Mini retails for £64.00 & the original £60, so these are ridiculously affordable for a camera!

(Tip: Christmas is coming, these make a great gift!)

So onto the photos it takes. Now if you do take a lot of photos don't ever expect the same quality or colour from a polaroid than your DSLR or iPhone! But once you're used to the camera you can get better images out of it by utilising the settings better. To explain a little more the camera has different light settings, which it should automatically choose depending on the light source. However you can also choose it yourself, which I prefer to do.

Overall I think they're a great gift idea & a bit of creative fun, however for the professional they're definitely not going to make it into the essential kit list.

Love Eve xx

I don't want to go into too much detail on here, as that is the point of the video below.

Although below is a photo of all the actually Benefit products you get (plus two skincare products, samples of their eye cream & face cream).

So I strongly advise if you're planning on buy one this year either for yourself or for anyone else, watch the video below.

I'm not saying all beauty advent calendars are like this, I'm just saying the Benefit one isn't quite all it's cracked up to be!

love Eve xx

I posted one of these videos last year and I love watching them myself!

Hence why I decided to do one again this year :)

I'm not trying to brag.

I'm very grateful of all the gifts I've received & I honestly don't think there was one thing I got that I wouldn't use, which is awesome!

So if you guys love these videos like me, click the play button below:

love Eve xx

As it's December this month's box contains 4 full sized products & 1 mini!

Which is definitely worth more than the £10 a month cost.

To see what goodies I got in my box click the play button below :)

love Eve xx