Christmas Jumper Hype

I've never been a fan of Christmas jumpers. Maybe that's because I don't see the point in spending all that money when you can only wear one month a year. This year, however, I've seen plenty that I wouldn't mind purchasing. Here are a few subtle jumpers for those of you who prefer a quieter Christmas jumper.

 



 

| 1) Charcoal Reindeer Jumper | 2) Grey Rudolf Christmas Jumper 3) Navy Bauball Christmas Jumper | 4) Grey Sequin Reindeer Jumper | 5) Cute Oat Quilted Bear Jumper |

6) Navy 'HoHoHo' Embellished Jumper | 

 

 

 

A Lush Review - So White

So guys. I think I've been a bit of an idiot. I brought this, thinking it was So White - I got back to the hotel and the guy had labelled it as Dragons Egg. I didn't mind so much as I love Dragons Egg but I reaaaaaaally wanted So White. 

So last week I used this beauty and thought; I'm pretty sure this isn't Dragons Egg. Just been onto the Lush site and I'm preeeeeetty certain, it's So White. DE goes a rustic, browny, orange colour whereas this little pretty is a rose coloured pink. Anyway, ramble over, here's what I thought.

What does Lush say?

So White has a crisp and delicate apple fragrance and will create a beautiful rose coloured bath. After its white outside layer dissolves, the secret pink centre will slowly fizz and bubble. Bicarb will soften your bathwater and the fresh apple fragrance will waft up through the steam helping you to feel calm and peaceful.

I have to say, I really loved this bomb. I love apple scents and this smelt beautiful. As soon as it touched the water, the bubbles came. In case you didn't know, I'm a huge bubble fan and I love lying in an overly bubble filled bath. I don't think there are THAT many Lush bombs that give you a lot of bubbles, but this one certainly does. It turns your water a stunning rose coloured pink which I strangely loved, though I'm not a pink person, at all. 

This is quite a big bomb, so £3.25 is a pretty good price in my opinion! I definitely want to get myself another one of these before they go out of stock!

Have you used this bomb? What did you think?

- Charli, xo

Avon Bubble Bath

Well hello there;

I don't know if I've mentioned this to you guys, but I'm actually an Avon Representative. I've been working for the company since August and I really enjoy it. How have I not reviewed anything Avon yet?! To be honest I don't buy a lot of their cosmetics, I usually spend all my money on their nail products (which aren't actually that amazing, but what can I say, I'm a nail addict). One thing I do adore from Avon, is their bubble bath. I purchase a bottle with literally every order, maybe this is another addiction? I don't know. I'm starting to realise I have an addictive personality... 

I couldn't find a picture with the most recent scents and my iPhone pictures are damn awful and not fit for blogging eyes, so here are some of the past ones. Strawberry Sorbet is a favourite of mine which I've just finished (they actually still stock this one). The two I have at the moment are Apple Blossom and Warm Fig & Vanilla. Both of these are stunning scents and what I love about these products is that the smell isn't over-powering. I used the Apple Blossom yesterday and it was just beautiful. The packaging is 'bumpy' as you can see and I usually use two of those bumps in one bath, if that makes any sense? So one bottle lasts around 5/6 baths, depending on how much you feel like using. I really do recommend these, especially if you have sensitive skin (there is a special 'sensitive' bottle) as they're not over-bearing, you leave the bath feeling SUPER smooth and I haven't been disappointed with a single bottle and they are constantly bringing out new scents which leave your skin smelling amazing.

They're priced at £5 a bottle but in every Avon brochure I've ever read, they're ALWAYS on offer for £1.99 - so I see no reason why you shouldn't treat yourselves.

Have you used these? What's your favourite scent?

- Charli, xo

Christmas Gifts - Under £10

I've already given you an idea of what I want for Christmas, a shortened down version of my literal never-ending list. So, today I thought I would take the time to give you some gift ideas for your loved ones. Now, I love Christmas shopping. I love spending time to pick out little gifts for each of my friends, who are all COMPLETELY different and taking the time to sit and wrap them all up, not-so beautifully. But, every year, I really struggle to find gifts! I always feel like I'm repeating myself! So today I've had a little hunt for you. These four gifts are under £10 for those of you who aren't wanting to spend a lot, or even just want Secret Santa ideas. God, I ramble so much, here we go;

These ideas are for the ladies, I'll be doing a separate gift guide for guys so keep your eyes peeled for that!

OPI Nail Varnish - Me being the nail varnish addict that I am, OPI had to be on this list. At this time of year, there are so many brands releasing cheaper gift sets and they're the perfect cheap present for someone who loves having pretty nails, which is pretty much every girl I know! I love this OPI colour and it's on Amazon for £8.99. 

Simple Skin Minis - This is the perfect kind of gift for someone just getting into skincare (like me, hinthint) and at £4.50 it is an actual bargain. Simple is a really good brand in my opinion, especially for lovelies who suffer with sensitive skin but still want to be able to use skincare products. 

Fearne Kiss and Tell Lip Crayons - Lip crayons seem to have taken over the world recently and most cost around £5 for just one, so Christmas is the perfect time to pick up a bargain. This set is £10 at Boots and you get a set of 4. I've never tried any of the Fearne products, but these colours look lovely!

Yankee Candle - I just had to stick a Yankee in here. As you know I have a current obsession with candles, but even though I'm bias, they really are a nice, different Christmas gift. Rather than going into the shops, have a look on eBay because they're aaaalways cheaper! eBay - £14.99

So there are just a few ideas. I know there is only 4, not a massive help, but hopefully it will inspire you to find your own 'under £10' pretties! 

What do you want for Christmas?

- Charli, xo

A Lush Review - Father Christmas

I've decided it's pretty much December so I'm cracking Christmas out. Whilst in Edinburgh, I brought A LOT of Lush products, they were initially for other people but once I sat down and sorted through what I'd purchased, I realised it was all pretty much for me. Oops. 

Well. This bomb really surprised me! I definitely want to re-purchase this before Christmas is over!

What do Lush say?

How do you mix red, pink and green without coming up with brown?

Easy! Drop a Father Christmas bath bomb into a hot bath and watch his white beardy face dissolve into a gentle pink fizz, then marvel as the bold green colour of Christmas trees and traditional wrapping paper tints your bathwater, and the warm, citrusy scent of oranges rises on the steam.

I don't really like the description of this, it doesn't really tell you very much. Although it is a warm, citrusy smell (which I don't usually like, may I point out) I don't instantly think, ORANGES. I'm awful at describing scents but this does smell gorgeous and I brought one of these for my friend for her Secret Santa (no Sian, not you). I fully expected this bomb to turn my bath red and was ready to chillax in a warm, rustic bath but OH, it's green! I loved it, I genuinely sat there with my mouth open loving every second. (As you can probably tell, I don't get out much). 

Another plus in my books is that this bomb is MASSIVE. And at £3.25, is a brilliant price, especially seeing as you get two different colours, quite a few bubbles (for a while) and it smells like a citrus heaven. Apparently last year it had glitter? Well I'm glad that's been removed because I dislike the glitter filled bombs. I'm in a bath, trying to get clean. I don't wanna be stepping out looking like a disco queen, sorry Lush.

I'll definitely be popping out to get a couple more of these and shall be saving them for next year!

Have you used this bomb? What did you think?

- Charli, xo

Christmas List

Christmas Wishlist

Ohhhh Santaaaaa, now it's getting colder, I'm really starting to get into the Christmas spirit. These are just a few of the things on my (never-ending) Christmas List.

Viva la Juicy Couture Noir - I've wanted this ever since I got a sample in one of my Glossybox. This is kind of a cheat choice as I know I've already got this off my man ;) he's so well trained it's unreal. Under £40 in most fragrance stores.

GHD's - I do not own a pair of straighteners. I use either my mum's or Stuart's, so I think it's about time I had a pair of my own! These are under £90 on Amazon, and with the Christmas money I've had off the man's mother, I'll be purchasing a pair of these beauties!

Fräulein Pro Brushes - I still don't own a set of make-up brushes and these have had really good reviews. They're under £10 on Amazon and have been in my wishlist for months - so if anyone I love is reading this, I WANT THESE, kthx.

Black Patent Block Heel Boots - I saw these in Edinburgh and stupidly I tried them on. And then I instantly fell in love, obviously. What kind of idiot is the boyfriend to let me try a pair of shoes on, will he ever learn? Anyway. These are £38 from River Island and I might end up just buying these for myself before Christmas, but they're on my list anyway.

Yankee Candle - Black Cherry - I've recently been buying Yankee Tarts and little Yankees on eBay and really want a nice big one to just plonk somewhere. Black Cherry sounds amazing and these are under £15 from one of my favourite eBay sellers. GOGOGO.

And there you have it, just a few of the things I've been lusting after recently. What's on your Christmas List? Let me know in the comments box! 

- Charli, xo

Elegant Touch - Rapid Dry for Nails

Hello my little pumpkins;

One of the first products I tried from my Glossybox this month was; Elegant Touch - Rapid Dry for Nails. I'm constantly re-doing my nails and I usually spend forever waiting for them to dry so I was really intrigued and excited after seeing this in my box.

Now, I've never used a nail drying product before, unless using a hair dryer counts? No? Didn't think so. So this was a first for me and boy, does this product do exactly what it says on the can. It really lives up to it's claims and dries my nails in 60 seconds (I timed it, like a saddo) and gives them a really shiny, glossy finish. It's a definite must have if you never have the time to sit and spend ages on your nails, but still want them to look pretty and smudgeless, if that's even a word. 

One downside is that it does make your fingers/hands look a little greasy and I have read others complain about this, but the simple thing to do would be to make sure your nails are completely dry and then softly pat your fingers dry with a towel/tissue - problem solved.

There isn't much else to say on this, other than I'll be re-purchasing it once I've used it up. It's a cheap as chips bargain, pricing at about £3 in Boots, Superdrug and even New Look - what else could we ask for in a product?!

What are your views on this product?

- Charli, xo