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My favourite perfume: Flower by Kenzo

Hi everyone.

I am not sure if I mentioned what my favourite perfume is :)

You probably recognize this bottle :) It is the one and only Flower By Kenzo!

I know that it is a fragrance which you either love or hate, but I absolutely looooove it :)

It is my signature fragrance and I can't imagine anything else stealing my heart.

I like other perfumes and use different ones quite often, but Flower By Kenzo is the one I always go back to and if I run out, I panic! I have every size and I hoard all the bottles, because I want to create something special with them in the future, when I am old and have about 100 empty bottles :)

I have an idea in my head, but it is a secret. I can tell you that it will look awesome!

If we can manage to keep blogging for the next 20-30 years, I will reveal my project :) haha

Now, about the fragrance itself.

Friday wishlist #03

I nearly forgot about my Friday wishlist :)

Anyway... here it is :) I want so much stuff! I don't need most of it, but if money was no object, I know that I would buy every single one of the items in this post :)

1. Urban Decay Vice Palette £42.00 link

2. Estee Lauder Makeup Collection £250 / £50.00 link

3. Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey face mask £21.50 link

4. YSL Manifesto 90ml £85.00 link

5. Neom Scent With Love Travel Candle Gift Set £55.00 link

What is on your wishlist at the moment? xoxo

FOTD: Long lashes, Vegas Volt and Big Curls :)

Hi everyone and Happy Friday!

LIZ EARLE CHRISTMAS TREATS

I couldn't resist sharing this with you :)

Look at all the amazing Liz Earle Christmas goodies! They would make every skincare addict happy!

Liz Earle Advent Calendar £100.00 link

Christmas Celebration Crackers £35.00 link

Limited Edition Cleanse & Polish £19.75 link

Eucalyptus & Rosemary Candle £32.00 link

To see more beautiful Christmas gifts from Liz Earle click here

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The thought of travelling can sometimes raise feelings of apprehension for people with food sensitivities, and many would rather stay close to home than travel abroad. Food allergies can be a major source of anxiety, especially when you’re not sure what your triggers are. Studies reveal that 2 million people in the UK face this health challenge, so it’s important to learn more about it to help you make informed decisions. With that said, here’s how to manage your food sensitivities more effectively while travelling.

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Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Toner review

PHILIP KINGSLEY FLAKY/ITCHY SCALP TONER 75ml £6.05 link

"Soothing leave-in scalp tonic with anti-microbial and anti-flaking formula provides immediate and long lasting relief from irritation. Begin with shampoo for flaky/itchy scalps followed by appropriate conditioner. Lightly towel dry hair and apply to scalp from nozzle in 1" (3cm) sections. Distribute with fingertips. Do not rinse. Comb through and style, can be reapplied when required."

My scalp gets a bit itchy and flaky sometimes. I have no idea why, but it can be quite annoying.

It isn't anything I seriously worry about, but I thought that getting something to soothe it will be a good idea.

I noticed a small bottle of the Philip Kingsley Scalp Toner on feelunique.com for only £6 so I ordered it right away.

I have been using it for a couple of weeks and it really helped to soothe my itchy scalp.

It gives instant relief and long lasting effects as well, so if you suffer from a flaky/itchy scalp you will love this product and you will notice a difference from the first use.

There isn't much more I can say. It definitely sorted my itchy scalp and I highly recommend it.

Bourjois Faux and Fabulous Miss Couture Eyelashes

BOURJOIS FAUX & FABULOUS MISS COUTURE LASHES: Paperself for Bourjois* £10.99

"Lace and catwalk inspired, Miss Couture lashes for elegance and high-end glamour.

Created in collaboration with Paperself, the world’s leading paper –art brand for lashes. Uniquely fashionable, chic and stylish in design, they are the ultimate fashion accessory to be bang on trend this season!

Lashes can be applied in full or you can even get creative and cut them into several mini lashes for a combination of different looks.

Lashes are re-usable and can be applied as an overlay to existing false lashes"

I don't think I have ever been so amused and in love with a pair of false eyelashes.

I am totally in love and can't get over their gorgeousness!

Miss Couture lashes are a set from Bourjois new Faux & Fabulous Collection and they wowed me!

Bourjois teamed up with Paperself to bring us this beautiful, unique design.

The lashes are a piece of art, made with delicate, wearable paper.

The application is very easy, seriously. They are actually easier to apply than normal false lashes, because the paper strip is very flexible and will adjust to the shape of your eye. You can cut them down to a smaller size if the strip is too long. I had to cut one little section off and used it for my bottom lash line.

Miss Couture lashes are very comfortable to wear and look exceptional!

I wish I could wear them every day without getting weird looks from my husband :)

They are perfect for special, occasions, photoshoots and parties and if you are celebrating Halloween today, you can glam up your makeup with a pair of these gorgeous lashes. They are elegant and sexy and if you want to create an original look, you can use your imagination and style these any way you want.

I used them in three different ways: on my top lash line, top and bottom lash line and as an accent in the outer corner. I think I will create another look in the future, because I can't wait to use these again!

Overall, Bourjois Miss Couture lashes are absolutely beautiful and if you decide to buy them, you can grab a pair from Superdrug, Boots and Asos. They are currently on offer in Superdrug for only £5.99 and on top of that there is a 3 for 2 offer so you can get three pairs for just £11.98! Bargain.

PS. This post is picture heavy. I just couldn't stop photographing these! I am sure you will understand :)