New favourite alert!!
It has been a while since I have really enjoyed a new fragrance, I just tend to stick with what I know. However when I gifted some of the Zoella body mists I found one I love.
The one that I'm loving is Let's Spritz!
I know, it's definitely the wrong time of year for this fragrance. That said maybe that's why I'm loving it so much. It's a very light & fresh scent, yet also quite sweet. I think it makes a lovely every day fragrance.
The only thing I wish around this fragrance was that was a little longer lasting in scent, so make it more of an eau de toilette. If it's still available I will definitely be buying the full size of this fragrance once this one is finished.
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Christmas has come & gone, however the gifts are still being sorted out, haha, you all know what I mean! I wanted to do a mini review/ unboxing of Zoella's fragrance gift set.
The gift set is called Secret Scenta, very cute.
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'.
Overall, I think this is a great little gift set. If you can still get hold of one, I would say do it! I'm hoping they bring these back next year, as they make a great gift!
PS. My current favourite is Let's Spritz!
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Looking for a great little stocking filler? Here it is!
Yankee Candle's Home Inspiration Winter collection.
I noticed this set was on offer in Asda last week at only £5! What a bargain!
It comes with six of Yankee's small candles in a variety of Christmassy/ Winter scents. The scents are all very nice, although I think my favourite is the Candy Cane Forest!
I've actually already brunt some of these candles, they don't kick off that much scent, however I think that's just due to the size! They do burn very evenly & are definitely worth more than 84p each!
So grab them now, whilst they still have them in the shops!
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This year has been a real year of discovery for me when it comes to home fragrance!
I have found some awesome candle brands & got onto the wax melt hype..
In fact, a little too much I think!
I recently ordered a load of different wax melts off Amazon. The brand I purchased are WoodWick melts, which if you know me you'll know I'm obsessed with their candles.
I have a review of their candles
here.
Firstly, I'm going to say if you can get to a shop to purchase these, I would definitely advise that over ordering online like myself. Although I like most of these scents, there is one here that I really am not a fan of (if you're wondering it's the Vanilla Bourbon).
I actually have an electric wax melter, which are perfect for scenting your home! Mine is by a brand called Scentsy, but there are quite a lot of different companies that make them now. They're great for so many reasons. One they're cheaper & the melts last longer than some candles (yes we burn them that much). Two they have no naked flame or anything that's too dangerous if you accidentally leave it on.
These wax melts come in different sizes & packaging. They can come in single, large multi-packs or these (photographed above) skinny ones. The singles & large multi-packs are my favourites as you only need one of them. To be honest, the singles I usually break in half. In comparison the skinny ones require two blocks per use to get the best scent result out of them.
Overall I really like these melts. They're great value for money & for the most part smell amazing.
The only negative for me is removing them, they do tend to stick!
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This cute little thing I got in my advent calendar last year.
You know me I love fragrances, so to get one in an advent calendar was a right treat.
To see what else was in my advent calendar see this
blog post.
This scent is The Body Shop's Italian Summer Fig eau de toilette.
I know that The Body Shop do have a full range on products in this scent, so if you really like it you can go crazy and bathe yourself in them all!
This scent is definitely one best kept for summer, as it is a very fresh scent. I also feel like it is a very wearable fragrance feeling very appropriate for both daytime & nighttime.
I do feel like this scent isn't for the younger of my audience though, it is definitely a 20 years+ scent in my opinion. Obviously this is just my opinion, but when I was younger I didn't like floral & fresh fragrances. In fact, they still aren't my preferred type of fragrance, but I do find them a lot more wearable now I'm older.
So overall I would say this scent is nice, not a favourite, but still a very wearable and fresh fragrance.
Perfect for this time of year!
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Candles are a bit of a hot topic this on the blog (get the pun!).
I have recently discover what has to be the best candle EVER!
Bold statement I know, but they really are incredible candles. The candles in which I'm referring to are Wood Wick Candles.
They are literally what they say on the jar, they have a wooden wick.
You may be thinking, well why is that so great. What the wooden wick actually does is to produce a crackling sound, to mimic the sound of a roaring fire. I imagine at Christmas these are just perfect! However even now I find the sound so relaxing.
The wick on these large candles is also brilliant because it is quite a long wick, length ways. So this makes the candle burn very evenly, leaving you with minimal candle waste at the end. This is a must, as these candles aren't cheap!
Another plus point is how much scent it kicks off. My answer to this would be a lot but not too much. I find Yankee Candles to be a little too much. These Wood Wick ones however give off the perfect amount to full the room without choking you with the scent.
So to summarise, I have already repurchased some of these candles & will continue to do so in the future.
They also make a perfect gift! So Christmas spoiler alert for anyone I know, haha!
These are available from Boots & a few online retailers.
I will say shop around for the best price though!
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I love discovering new candles, sad I know but I love anything that is nicely scented.
I noticed this company pop up online called Candle Belle.
I'll be honest it was their branding/ packaging that attracted me to their website & of course they had an offer didn't they (I swear shops do this on purpose). So I picked up two different scented candles, which came to £20, so £10 each.
So now a bad price at all really.
However I'm very quickly realising that with candles you get what you pay for. As nice as the branding is on these candles they really aren't that great.
They're a dual wick candle so, in theory, they should burn relatively evenly. However these candles just don't!
I've tried burning them for at least 3-4 hours so that they even out, but it's just not happening which is such a shame as it means I'm going to be wasting a lot of the actual candle here.
Another issue I have with these candles is that they smell really nice & strong in the jar, however once lit they kick off vertically no smell/ scent. Kind of defeats the object of a scented candle, for me anyway.
So overall not a great review, but I would rather be honest with you all & save you some money!
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It's time for a dupe alert!
We all love a good dupe, for anything but perfume..
Normally perfume dupes are a bit hit & miss, however these are different.
They're by a company called Mistral Exclusive Perfumes.
The scents that I have here are dupes for are Black Opium, Lady Million, Olympea & Chance.
I have to say, every one of these smells exactly like the perfume they are meant. They also smell quite strong, which is great. No one wants a super weak fragrance.
I exactly feel like these are better fragrances than some of the cheaper ones in my collection! They have a pretty decent wear time & don't irritate my skin in any way. The sizes are also great for travelling, as they aren't too big to throw in your handbag.
Overall I think my favourites are the Lady Million & Black Opium. However I will & already do wear all of these on a regular basis!
The only downfall for this product for me is package, which I know can sell a lot of people when it comes to fragrance, but oh well.
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It's almost the blog's two year anniversary!
Two celebrate this I wanted to hold a giveaway.
I think it's about time we did one on here.
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Super simple, good luck!
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I really like doing wish list posts, but it's been a while so we're going to be talking about some US beauty products that I'd love to get my hands on!
I am aware that some of these are available in the UK, but generally they're not very readily available.
1. Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade in Auburn
There is SO much hype around this brand in general that I would love to try at least one of their brow products. I know everyone loves the Brow-Wiz however I'm not a big fan of brow pencils. I also like that ABH have a great colour selection in their brow products, as it can be quite hard to find a good match when you have red hair.
2. Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer
Again this is a product you hear quite some hype about. I love concealer & it's a total must have for me, so it would be awesome to discover another great one. I've also heard this is quite good for covering tattoos if necessary. Not that I do that ever really.
3. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
I feel like I would really like this mascara, the wand looks really awesome & with its name surely it has to be good right??
4. Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita
Another rave product, mauve nudes are my favourite colour to wear as they work well with my hair colour. Sadly at the moment everyone else loves them too, so products like this are always sold out. I have also heard that the formula of theses are incredible.
5. NEST White Sandalwood Rollerball
Now this product I'm not sure is available in the UK but I love trying new fragrances & have heard that some of these Nest fragrances are lush! I know Fleur De Force loves them. I feel like some of their scents are very similar to companies such as Jo Malone. Shame this isn't a spray instead of a rollerball though!
6. First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser with red clay
This is another brand which is quite difficult to find in the UK! However for years I have heard amazing things about a variety of their products. I don't change my cleanser up much, but this one looks really interesting & different. Also I'm all about clay based products, I generally really like them!
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Today I'm answering a question which I myself wanted answering for so long..
Are Yankee Candles worth the hype??..
I have now tried a few different Yankee Candles, differing in scent & size.
So here's what you need to know!
Firstly, Yankee Candles have a huge variety of scents with different scents for different seasons. Cheaper candle brands won't have this sort of selection for you to choose from. If you're into different & interesting scents Yankee might be worth it for you.
Another point about them, which I see as a good point, is that they kick off a lot of scent. Even when they're not lit you can smell them through the jar! When they are lit you really don't need to burn them for long, as they give off SO much scent. So this could save you money, if they last you longer than cheaper candles.
Yankee candles also burn really evenly, considering the larger ones still only have one wick this really surprised me. This is a great feature though, as it means you waste less of your candle.
So overall, for me I'd say they are worth the hype. Although I would say to try & wait until you see them on offer still! If you're not that into home fragrance though, I'd pass on them.
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This was a Christmas gift, which at first I was like 'what the hell is this?'
However I have to say, in terms of home fragrance, this is life changing!!
This is the Scentsy electric burner.
I'd have oil burners in the past & not really used them, because really they're just a little messy & time consuming to setup.
This however is the opposite.
This electric burner you simply plug in, turn on the button on the back, add a scentsy block & you're good to go!
On of the things I love the most about this is that if you forget to turn it off, there is no open flames to catch anything & it just keeps scenting your room. So for safety this is much better. If you do have young children though, I would advise putting it out of their reach as the burned wax could burn them.
Another thing I love is that you can switch this on for about 20 minutes & if you have to turn it off no problem. Candles however don't tend to burn very evenly when you only have them lit for short periods of time.
So how this works is as well as buying the burner/ melter you buy Scentsy Bars, these you can see in the photograph above. They have a large variety of scents, even including an 'easy breath' menthol one! So you can collect them all really. The bars come with 8 cubes in them, simply break off a cube & place in the heating dish of the burner.
You only need to use one cube at a time & they last for ages. When I say ages, I mean ages!
I'm still on my first cube & I've been using this for over a month (I would like to note I have this on a lot)!
If you get sick of a cube or use it all up, you just clean the removable heating dish & pop a new one in!
If you're into home fragrance, you need this in your life!
PS. The scentsy bars I currently have are Vanilla Bean Buttercream & Cosy Fireside.
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Who doesn't love smelling good?
Exactly!
So this leads me onto today's topic which is fragrance, in particular Armani's newest perfume.
I love Armani Diamonds the original fragrance & when I saw this fragrance come out I knew I was going to love it.
This is the Armani Diamonds Violet fragrance, named clearly because of it's colour.
The base notes of this fragrance are amber, vanilla & praline. The heart notes being rose, freesia & lily. Whilst the top notes are raspberry, lychee & passion fruit. This combination sounds like heaven to me! If you've been here for a while you'll instantly know that I love vanilla! Raspberry is also something I love.
This makes for a sweet yet floral fragrance, which just screams sophistication!
It is very similar to the original fragrance, just with that sweeter hint. Personally I love it & know it is going to become a staple fragrance for me!
If you haven't smelt this or the original I would definitely recommend doing so! They are such great fragrances, which are perfect for any age & person. They aren't the most potent of fragrances though, so more is certainly more with these. The packaging is so cool though, just take it out with you!
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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!
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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.
Urban Decay Naked Smoky Eyeshadow Palette
I love all of the Naked palettes I own & they are my 'go to' when it comes to eyeshadow. Sooo I think it's safe to say I want/ need this one as well for my collection! The range of colours look amazing!
Zoeva Rose Gold Brush Set
You can never have too many make up brushes in my opinion & these rose gold ones look gorgeous. I have also heard nothing but good things about Zoeva's brushes.
Armani Diamonds Violet Perfume
I already have the original version of these perfume & it's my holy grail. I smelt this one in Boots the other day & it's just as perfect.
Bellami 6 in 1 Curler
I have wanted this curler for SO long, however for ages they couldn't sell them to the UK. Not anymore though! Just think of all the different hairstyles you could do with just this kit.
Bellami Clip in Wrap Ponytail
Another Bellami item. I already own some of their hair extensions & they're amazing! However doing a slick back pony can sometimes be a pain due to the wefts, so a clip in pony tail would be ideal.
Imperial Candle in Black Raspberry Vanilla
As a home fragrance lover, candles are the perfect gift. I found this company a while ago & they're candles are amazing. Highly scented & burn so evenly. They also come with a special gift of a piece of jewellery, usually a ring.
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As a home fragrance lover vanilla candles are basically an essential!
I don't know a single candle company that don't do a vanilla scent, because well it's just a perfect scent.
If you're looking for something more on the cheap end of the candle scale, I'd recommend this candle.
This is one of Ikea's Sinnlig candles. These are their one wick candles which are only £2.50!
They burn for up to 40 hours, and come in varying scents.
They are scented & smell more when burnt, however they aren't very strong. They don't quite fill a room like a Yankee Candle or other branded candles do. If you don't like overly scented candles though, you'll love these.
Overall an essential candle for me. I keep one pretty much everywhere, including the toilet in my studio (haha).
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I am such a sucker for fragrance, if you guys hadn't already noticed from this series!
Sooo, we're going to be talking about another favourite of mine.
This time we're going to be talking the original Roberto Cavalli fragrance.
He does have some others out but this one is the original & in my opinion the best!
If you like a good strong fragrance this is one for you! It packs a good punch & really lasts (even through showers). This is definitely an evening fragrance for me, as it's a little too strong for the daytime in my opinion. Due to it being so strong it means a little goes a long way, hence why it looks like I've barely used this perfume.
They only offer an eau de perfum in the Cavalli fragrances so the price is the price, there isn't a cheaper eau de toilette alternative. However I don't think this fragrance would work as an eau de toilette.
The notes of this fragrance are orange flower, plum, pink peppercorn, green mandarin & roasted tonic beans creating a balsamic floral scent.
It's a warm & seductive scent which I think is wearable for a wide age range.
It's definitely worth having a sniff when you're next in a perfume retailer.
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I think a bit of candle talk is long overdue guys! Don't you?
So my current obsession is this Ikea candle It's always hard with Ikea candles because they don't have names. However this one I like to call Sea Breeze, as that's what the smell reminds me of.
The scent is lovely soft yet slightly salty coconut scent.
Basically the smell of holiday!
Who doesn't look that smell?
If you guys read my blog much you'll know by now that I love things that smell of coconut anyway.
Coconut & vanilla are just perfect to me!
They re-formulated these candles last year & I have to say since they have been 100% better. They burn really evenly, last for up to 40 hours, are cheap & smell amazing!
What more could you ask for from a candle.
I think the main thing I like about these candles, is that they are so damn cheap for their size. These candles last me for ages & I burn candles pretty regularly. I love more luxurious candles however I see them as a bit of a treat as I don't always like spending a lot on candles. So these Ikea ones are perfect if you love having a lot of candles around but don't want to break the bank!
I would definitely recommend!
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It's time for a little more fragrance loving, but this one's for the men.
(Or those who buy for their man.)
This has to be my favourite mens fragrance of life!
This is Bleu De Chanel by Chanel.
Granted this is a very luxury fragrance & the price really isn't for the faint hearted.
Starting at £47.50 for 50ml of eau de toilette, it's definitely one you need to love to buy.
For an eau de toilette though it is very strong & you don't need to use a lot. Generally I'd say you get what you pay for with fragrance & this Chanel is no different.
The notes of this fragrance are a bit complicated as it is meant to make you feel three different things throughout the experience of wearing & smelling it. Some of these include freshness, energy & confidence. Knowing the smell very well, I know exactly what Chanel are saying here.
The notes consist of citrus, vetiver, pink pepper, grapefruit, laudanum, frankincense, ginger & sandalwood.
Sound like Chanel went all out on this one!
Boy was it worth it though. It's an amazing scent which I just love!
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It's time again for a bit of fragrance loving!
My first post like this was about one of my 'go to' fragrances & this one is very much the same!
I'd have to say this is my most worn fragrance of all time. I use it all the time & am forever repurchasing it.
The fragrance I'm talking about is the Giorgio Armani Diamonds eau de perfum.
Seriously what can I say about this fragrance?! It's just amazing, it's perfect to me.
It's notes include rose with a touch of litchi & raspberry, how beautiful does that sound!
One of the reasons I love this fragrance (as well as the smell, of course) is that can easily be a day or night fragrance. It's not too heavy but still lasts on the skin. It also isn't too sickly sweet or 'old lady' floral, the notes explain that. I feel like it's a very balanced fragrance.
It's ideal for someone around my age (21) as it's a great move towards adult fragrance as it's floral but still a bit sweet. Younger women tend to prefer sweeter scents and move more towards florals as they get older. However if you are an older woman don't let that put you off either, it's still a very universal fragrance.
I would recommend it to anyone, as I love it that much!
Sorry, not sorry for all the loving here!
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