What's On My Desk and TaoTronics Elune Lamp Giveaway

To be completely honest, I prefer working on my laptop from the comfort of my giant corner sofa :) but... when I want to be more productive, I get things done at my desk. I  share it with my husband, so it isn't totally my style, but it is a nice little space and I like having my side more girly and Scott's side modern. The desk we ended up getting is an IKEA Alex which consists of two Alex units and a 200cm long white worktop. It is massive and exactly what we were looking for! The newest addition to our desk landscape is a black TaoTronics Elune Lamp*, which we both love and... I am also giving one away to one of my lucky readers! You can enter the competition, by filling in the rafflecopter widget on the bottom of this post.

Summer Wishlist: White & Coral

1.Caudalie Divine EDP (Lookfantastic, £39.00)  2.Birkenstock Arizona Sandals (Asos, £49.95) 3.Denim Shorts With Lace Insert (Asos, £30.00) 4.White Floral Top (New Look, £24.99) 5.Kimono (Topshop, £45.00) 6.Gold Pearl Necklace (New Look, £5.99) 7.White Laser Cut Bag (New Look, £19.99)   8.Headband (Asos, £8.50)  9.Belt (Asos, £4.00)  10.White Hat (Debenhams, £13.95)

New from Urban Decay: Naked Flushed & Bronzing BB

There is nothing I love more in Summer, than a bronzed complexion and a nice golden glow. To help me achieve this look, I have been using two new Urban Decay releases. The Naked Skin Bronzing Beauty Balm and Naked Flushed Compact in Strip. I might be slightly obsessed with them :)

Sending restricted beauty items/blog sale advice

Hi everyone. Slightly different post today, but very important for those who consider having a blog sale, or simply send beauty items via Royal Mail. I personally didn't have a clue about any UK restrictions for sending beauty items like nail polish or perfume, so I thought I should write about it to warn you and help you prevent losing a lot of money. It's not a nice feeling, especially when it's a big amount. 

The Pro Hygiene Collection Antibacterial Makeup Spray

The Pro Hygiene Collection Antibacterial Makeup Spray (100ml, £10.00)

Keeping my makeup very clean and sterile is something I started paying more attention to when my skin went crazy and I decided to eliminate all bacteria that could aggravate it. You probably know that it's important to disinfect your makeup, but do you actually do it? I got a bottle of this antibacterial spray, before my first ever blog sale to make sure all the products are 100% clean and safe to use by another person. Obviously, it is a product I use most days as well and I think that everyone should own a bottle of it, or a cheaper alternative.

Benefit They're Real Push-Up Liner & Remover Review

I already found my Holy Grail liner and I am not sure, if anything will ever beat it. It's the Bourjois Liner Pinceau. I absolutely love it! I like trying other liners though and the new Benefit They're Real! Push-Up Liner* (£18.50) left me really impressed. It is the first gel liner pen on the market and it officially launched yesterday. 

I ♥ MAKEUP

If you are a makeup addict, you might be interested in the new releases from Makeup Revolution. They launched a new sister brand called I ♥ Makeup last week and I got a chance to try a selection of the new products.

Jimmy Choo EDP Review

Jimmy Choo EDP 60ml* (£29.99)

I've only heard good things about this perfume and everyone seems to love it. From the design of the bottle, to the scent itself, it is perfect! It is also pretty affordable, which is always a bonus.  Jimmy Choo EDP is quite a sensual fragrance, but not your typical floral/sweet combination! It has a lot of character and gives me a boost of confidence.

Stress-free Blogging :)

Let's be honest... some of us freak out about our blogging schedules too much. I definitely find myself worrying about not having a blog post ready for the next day, or not having time to write one at all. I try to be relaxed about it, but the voice in my head keeps reminding me, that I HAVE TO publish a blog post. My 'To Do List' gets longer and longer each week, but you know what? I don't even care anymore and I seriously need a break. This doesn't mean that I will be absent, not at all! I am just starting to enjoy blogging again, after going through some really bad times. At some point last year I was blogging every single day, multiple times a day, but I found myself stressing out too much, so I decided to just relax for a while, as something I absolutely loved turned into a chore and I wasn't happy. I still enjoyed preparing most of the content, but all the admin work was killing me! If blogging isn't you job, don't take it too seriously, relax and keep some of the following tips in mind:

Weekend Pamper #3

After a stressful week and a couple of sleepless nights, thanks to panic attacks and sleep paralysis, I seriously needed a Saturday night pamper session. A good workout made me feel much better and released some endorphins, but I was dying for a long bath and a nice face mask. Here are the products I chose to help me de-stress and relax :)

Love Me Beauty Box June 2014 (Birthday Edition)

This month, Love Me Beauty Box* celebrates it's 1st Birthday and after having a look at the June menus, I opted for Edition 1. The box features five products and four of them are full size. I was actually very excited about the selection of products this month, but was I impressed with them? Let's find out.

Nails Inc Spring/Summer 2014

I really like the formula of Nails Inc polishes and their Summer 2014 collection is right up my street. I love pinks and glitter top coats and I think that they are a perfect combination for a girly manicure with a bit of sparkle. They also released a fantastic latex effect formula and just like their leather effect polish - it is amazing!