21st Birthday Haul :-)

Hullo Ladies! 

I've had a great birthday, I found turning 21 very emotional for some reason, whether its because of everything that going on in my family and the scary thought of the future I don't know. One emotion I was glad to feel though was "happiness". I was happy to have a meal and a few drinks with my family. I was especially happy with all the alcohol I consumed on the night, but if you can't get drunk on your 21st, when can you?!   :-D

Gorgeous card made by my Nan for my birthday.

I spent the morning in a pretty average way, opened my birthday cards and then took my mother to the dentist. Then I dyed my mams hair and started getting ready for that night. 

Me, My Mam and My Nan.

We had an amazing meal in a local restaurant and it was lovely to see all the family together. I was very spoilt with some lovely gifts and money for the holiday I'm going on in a few weeks. 

Some high end gifts I received.

From my brother I received a 100ml bottle of Chanel Chance EDT

From My parents I received :

Peace, Love and Juicy Couture EDP 

Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation in Shell.

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in - Ruby Woo

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Liner in Black Ink

Eeeeek I can't believe I finally own it, I've wanted this perfume for months. 

I think one of the big reasons he bought me it because he was fed up of me talking about it! 

I also received this gorgeous Body Shop Strawberry Gift Set from my parents.

From money given to me by family I picked up some products from Boots. 

Real Techniques Eye Liner brush and Expert face brush.

La Roche Posay Effaclar A.I breakout Cream

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation and Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum foundation.

From the money my Auntie gave me I picked up some things from New Look, A gorgeous Mocking Bird dress that's gorgeous for the Autumn, some lovely new hair clips for when I go away and a new pair of tights. 

From my best friend Emma, I received a photo frame with a photo of me and her inside it and a lovely book called The Hundred Dresses which I've been reading and It's very interesting and funny.

The next two things where surprises from my parents at the end of the night. 

A stunning displaying red wine glass.

A 21 charm bracelet. 

I told you I was super spoilt! 

I've had a lovely few days and I have to say it's been probably my favourite birthday yet :-) 

Hope you have all had a great weekend!

Linzi xxx

The Body Shop HAUL and More (Skin Care, Perfume, Hair + Baby Lips!)

Hullo Ladies!

It's been awhile since I did a body shop haul, especially as it's one of my favourite stores! 

You may know already but I've been having some trouble with blemishes so I decided to purchase some products from The Body Shop as I'd heard some great things :-) 

The products I knew I wanted to try was the Tea Tree Line. All for blemished skin. 

From L- R - Tea Tree Face Mask, Tea Tree Oil, Tea Tree Toner, Tea Tree Facial Wash, Tea Tree Pore Minimiser. 

I'm also obsessed with masks at the moment so I made sure to pick up a few more to try.

I choose the Seaweed Ionic Clay Mask and the Blue Corn 3 in 1 Deep Cleansing Mask.

I've tried them all out already and will be reviewing shortly.

Also while in The Body Shop I took advantage of my £5 birthday gift and picked up a few of the EDT's 

Shea, Mango and Satsuma. 

I stopped in Asda as well and picked up a few things. 

L'Oreal Preference Hair Colour, Herbal Essences Bee Strong Shampoo and Conditioner and I finally picked up one of the Baby Lips from Maybelline in Pink Punch. 

It's my Birthday tomorrow so I apologize in advance if you don't hear from me in awhile...or I might surprise you and do some blogging straight away as I'm really excited about some of the things I'm having. I know most of them because I went shopping last weekend with my brother ;-) 

Hope You All Have A Great Week :-) 

Linzi xxx

REVIEW - The Body Shop - Body Butter DUO - Vanilla

Hullo Ladies!

It's been awhile since I've reviewed a body butter from The Body Shop. 

I've loved with them for a long time now and have grown a pretty big collection. 

This is going to be a review on one of the Body Butter Duo's. 

I own the Vanilla version, which I received for free with a purchase I made online back last year. 

This is the only Duo body butter I've tried so I couldn't comment on the others in the range but I have to say I love the idea of them. You have one half of the butter that is for dry skin and one that is for normal (less dry) skin. So they're great if you find yourself having to use are range of different lotions for different areas of your body e.g. legs, elbows, arms. 

The thicker butter is for dry skin and the lighter butter is for normal skin. I use the thicker version on my arms, elbows and knees. Then the lighter lotion for the rest of my body.

I really enjoy this body butter, I don't find the scent to strong or headache inducing. 

It's sweet and fresh. 

It's great for dry skin, really helps to soften elbows and knees. 

The hydration lasts for at least 24 hours so I like to apply it every night before bed as it can take some time to sink into your skin. 

This isn't one for rubbing on in the morning, getting dressed and running out the door. Due to it's deep moisturizing qualities I'd say it's best to be used at night before bed. 

I really like this duo body butter and will be having a look at the rest of the line.

Like I said though, this did come free in an online order back last year so make sure you look out for those special deals the body shop like to do.

Have you tried any of the Duo Body Butters? What did you think of them? 

Linzi xxx

New Empties Post: September 2013

Hullo Ladies, 

It's been awhile since I've done an empties post, some people seem to be doing them every month now but I guess I don't use up that many products frequently. I have finished a few though in the last few weeks and I thought I'd tell you how I feel about each product. 

DKNY - Be Delicious - EDP

I really like this scent for the Winter, I know it's a very popular one for the summer but for some reason I love it around late Autumn to Winter. Maybe because that when I bought it and wore it the most. I would re-purchase this, although I'd like to try out the other scents in the line. 

Sanctuary - Body Scrub

I bought this quite awhile ago. I ended up using the last of it up as a hand wash. I didn't like how watery it was as I seemed to waste a lot of product as it would just run out of the bottle, I didn't feel like it helped to exfoliate my skin and I found the scent very manly. I wouldn't repurchase this product. 

Batiste Dry Shampoo - Tropical 

I love Batiste Dry Shampoo as I have oily hair. It usually only takes a day or two before it starts looking oily. I've used a few of the different scents but the Tropical one is my favourite so far. I would re-purchase this product. 

St Ives Blemish Fighting Apricot Scrub

Another product I love, I've used it for years. I'm going to hold off re-purchasing it for awhile though do to the fact that my skin has been really bad lately and I think I need something a bit better for blemish prone skin. It's a great scrub for the price though. 

Soap and Glory Face Soap and Clarity Facial Wash 

Even though I liked this facial wash fine, it did take me a long time to use it up, mostly because for a long time I was very lazy about my skin care. I liked how well it cleaned my skin and brightened my face. I'd repurchase this again when it's on sale. 

The Body Shop Satsuma Body Butter

I've been trying to use up some of my body butters this month as I have way more than just one woman needs. I love the Satsuma range from the body shop. I use this all over my body and I get a lot of compliments from people after I use it. I love using it in the Winter as Satsuma's remind me of Christmas :-) I would repurchase this product.

The Body Shop Strawberry Body Butter

This is a body butter I've used up over the Summer. I love the strawberry scent. In the tub it smells slightly artificial to me but once it's melted on the skin it smell divine. I can't wait to pick up the full size. 

Nelsons Pure and Clear Facial Wash

I reviewed this very recently - here. Although I found it okay as a facial wash I don't find that it helped with blemishes. I wouldn't repurchase this facial wash.

Simple  Moisturising Facial Wash

One of the few Simple products that don't break me out. It's an okay facial wash but I didn't find it moisturising. I also didn't like the scent, it wasn't particularly fresh or pleasant smelling.

The Body Shop Mango EDT

I am in love with this scent. If you love the Mango line from The Body Shop then you need to try out this fragrance. It lasts quite a long time and it is very refreshing. It's also inexpensive, especially when you get it on sale. I can't wait to try out the other scents that The Body Shop has released. 

So that's all the products I've recently used up and what I thought of them. 

Have you tried any of these products? Love to know what you think about them :-) 

Linzi xxx

My Top 5 Perfumes For Autumn

Hullo All, 

These are my top 5 perfume picks for Autumn, I do this every season and this season I have some gorgeous perfumes to talk about. 

Fantasy - Britney Spears 

Group - Floral Fruity Gourmand

Launched - 2005

Notes

TOP – Kiwi, red litchi and quince

Middle – Cupcake, white chocolate, Jasmine, orchid

Base – Woodsy Note, Musy and Orris Root

Great for day time wear in the autumn  or just for a comfort on those nights in front of the telly with a scary movie on. 

Powerful silage and very long lasting. 

Loverdose - Diesel

Group – Oriental Vanilla

Launched - 2011

Notes

Top – Manderin Orange, Star Anise

Middle – Jasmine, Gardenia and Liquorice

Base – Amber Vanilla and Woodsy Notes

A sexy and unique liquorice infused fragrance, great for day and night.

Sits close to the skin and lasts for a long time.

Armani Code - Giorgio Armani

Launched - 2006

 Group – Floral

Notes:

TOP – Bitter Orange, Italian Orange, Jasmine

MIDDLE – Ginger and Orange Blossom , Jasmine

BASE – Sandalwood, Vanilla and Honey

A favourite of mine to wear in the day and night. Mysterious and sexy. 

Quite a strong silage and long lasting. 

Princess Night - Vera Wang 

Launched - 2012 

Group - Floral Fruity 

Notes:

TOP – Watermelon, raspberry, red berries

MIDDLE – Rose, African Orange Flower and Jasmine

TOP – Woodsy Notes, Musk, Vanilla and Sugar 

A gorgeous girly scent for day and night.

Heavy Silage and moderate longevity. 

Tresor Midnight Rose - Lancome

Group - Floral Woody Musk

Launched – 2011

Notes:

TOP – Rose, Raspberry,

MIDDLE – Jasmine, Pink Pepper, peony and cassis.

BASE – Virginia Cedar, Vanilla and Musk

Great feminine night time fragrance. 

Heavy silage with moderate longevity. 

 It's going to be getting colder so vanilla and woodsy notes are very attractive to me in this season, something sweet and inviting in these colder months.

What are your favourite Autumn scents? 

Linzi xxx 

The Autumn TAG

Hullo Ladies!

I've seen a few people do this Tag now and as Autumn is my favourite season, I couldn't wait to do it! 

For Autumn, what is your....

Favourite thing about it? 

Halloween, I've already started watching the horror movies!  Not only do some amazing beauty gurus bring out some epic halloween idea's but I just love that exciting "creepy" feeling that I get around the end of October. I also love me some Halloween specials. 

Favourite Drink?

Hot Chocolate :-)  

Favourite scent/candle?

You may know by now that I'm a big fan of perfumes and pretty soon I'll be doing my Top 5 for Autumn post but my absolute favourite autumn scent has to be Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose. It screams Fall to me for some reason and that's usually around the only time I break it out frequently. 

Best Lipstick?

MUA It's A Situation Lip Boom. 

A gorgeous creamy deep berry shade. Very Vampy. Perfect for the season. 

Go to moisturiser?

I'm in the middle of changing my whole skin care routine and I haven't found the perfect moisturiser for me yet but I am looking into it. I want to try The Body Shops Aloe day cream. 

Go to colours for the eyes?

Dark matte colours for smokey eyes. 

Black, greys, purples. 

Favourite music or band to listen to?

I don't really have something that I only listen at certain times of the year but  there some great "halloween" playlists on Youtube that are great for when your getting ready for the Halloween party! 

Favourite outfit to wear?

I love to layer it the Autumn and Winter as It really get's cold here in Wales. I love to wear some lovely thick tights, a nice new dress, a cardigan and a coat ad scarf :-) Got to keep yourself warm! 

Autumn treat? 

My birthdays in Autumn and my treat this year is the faux leather jacket my nan is buying me. Perfect for the Autumn and Winter. 

Favourite place to be?

 Cwtched up on the sofa with the log fire burning, a new movie on the telly and a hot cup of tea and some chocolate in my hands. 

What are your favourite things about Autumn?

Linzi xxx

REVIEW - Nelsons - Pure and Clear Facial Wash

Hullo Ladies,

In the last week I've been becoming more and more interested in skin care due to the trouble I've having with my skin. 

Today I'm going to review a product I've had for other a month now.

I won this Nelsons Facial Wash from a Glamour magazine competition back in June. If you like in the UK, I really suggest checking out their competitions. I won a few things from them other the last few years. 

I was excited to know it was for blemished skin, due to the fact that recently I've developed what seems to be cystic acne.

It's paraben free, fragrance free and dermatologically tested. 

It contains a mixture of  plant extract: Tea Tree, Amica, Hypericum and Calendula. 

What they say : A daily facial wash that helps to clear impurities and leave your skin feeling cleansed and invigorated.

I've been using this for a few weeks now, when I first tried it, I wasn't a fan of the smell. It's something crossed between seaweed and grapefruit. 

After a few washes though I've  gotten used to it. 

It's  a gel based facial wash that foams slightly when rubbed into your hands and face but not as much as I'd like. For some reason my skin feels more clean when theres more foam...anyone else feel that way? 

So like I said, I've been having a lot of trouble with blemished skin lately. I've been using this every night and I'm sad to say it hasn't made much difference in my skin on it's own. I think it cleans my skin fine but it's not helped with blemishes, that is definitely down to another product I'm using that I'll be talking about soon.

One thing that is good, is that it doesn't contain the ingredient Polyethylene, which I've recognised as something that makes me breakout so I'm trying to keep far away from it. 

I'll use the facial wash up but I wouldn't repurchase it. 

I think I'm going to try The Body Shop's Tea Tree Facial Wash instead :-)  

Have you tried the Tea Tree range from The Body Shop? I keep looking at the line on their website...I need them in my life....Now! 

Linzi xxx