Sigma Resort Palette review and swatches


Sigma RESORT Palette* £35.95 via www.beautychamber.co.uk

When it comes to eyeshadows, I am an Urban Decay lover. I tried MAC, because everybody loves it, but I was slightly disappointed. Every time I try a new brand of eye shadows, I worry that it won't compare to UD. Well... Sigma simply blew me away!!! I am seriously impressed with the quality of their formula and I have been reaching for the new Resort palette every single day since it landed on my doorstep.

My high end wishlist


I am sure that most of you have a never-ending high end wish list. I constantly put expensive makeup in my online basket, but don't buy 99% of it. Why? Because it is really, really pricey and expires pretty quickly. Considering the amount of products I already have and don't use, being smart and resisting the urge of another purchase is the best option most of the time.

Organic Surge Lavender Meadow Hand Wash and Hand Cream


When it comes to everyday essentials, I am always happy to try new scents and brands. I used to be obsessed with Baylis and Harding hand washes and lotions, but I switched to natural products a long time ago and I very rarely go back to my old favourites.

Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Bath and Shower Oil review



"Experience the intensely warming and easing powers of rosemary, black pepper, lavender and ginger to de-stress your body after spending too long in one position or after too much physical activity."
The Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Bath &Shower Oil is my first full size bottle of AA goodness. I must admit, I am in love with the design of the bottle. It is really simple, but looks beautiful and elegant and comes in a lovely lilac box.

A beautiful addition to my living room - silver embossed metal side table


I love interior design, so I was extremely happy when I was given a chance to feature this beautiful embossed metal side table* from Out There Interiors. I adore shabby chic and French style furniture , but this beaut is something I have never seen before. It is a mixture of French shapes and floral prints, with an unusual metal finish.

L'OREAL GLAM SHINE STAIN SPLASH IN SHADES LOLITA AND MARILYN - REVIEW AND SWATCHES



Hi everyone and Happy Friday! Today, I am reviewing two L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splashes I purchased, as soon as my spending ban ended. I was really looking forward to trying them, because many bloggers raved about the formula and compared it to YSL Glossy Stains.

Harvey Nichols Beauty Gift With Purchase Offer


Hi everyone. I received this gorgeous package yesterday and I couldn't wait to share my excitement! Harvey Nichols are currently running a special Beauty Gift With Purchase Offer and if you treat yourself to  £110 worth of beauty products (skincare, fragrance, beauty and cosmetics) you will receive this beautiful Fifi Lapin makeup bag filled with beauty goodies worth £130! It is an offer too good to miss and the stock is limited, so make sure to pop into the closet Harvey Nichols asap or shop online.

The spending ban is over!!!


First of all, the picture has nothing to do with this post :) I just find it very positive and cute and this is a happy post :) With everything that has been going on in my life, I didn't get a chance to add my final spending ban post, but I am finally here with my last update! On the 11th of April, the 100 DAY SPENDING BAN officially ended and I must admit- it was a big relief :) haha. 

Beautiful and elegant jewellery by Ti Sento




I adore silver jewellery and I recently discovered some beautiful designs by Ti Sento from an online store called Jewellery And All That. They also stock Daisy and Lovelinks and I could browse the website for hours. I am a sucker for pretty bracelets, rings and necklaces :)

OOTD: Corals and peaches

Hi everyone. I am sitting on the sofa right now and the weather outside is absolutely horrendous! It has been raining since I woke up, the wind is turning into a hurricane and our bins are flying around the street (seriously!)... What's going on? What happened to Spring?  I want to wear beautiful dresses and flats, not a rain jacket an wellies! 


My new fragrance love: Swiss Army Victoria EDT



"Swiss Army Victoria expresses the personality of a modern woman, endowed with an innate sense of casual chic. It gives her the strength and the reassurance of feeling good for the daily adventures in her life. Naturally sexy but not extravagant, she confidently expresses her elegance and independence."

I have been looking for a fragrance with a top note of blackcurrant for a long time, so I couldn't resist trying out this beautiful Victorinox creation - Victoria EDT. I must admit, I have never heard about this company or the scent, but I love finding new, unusual products and this sounded perfect.

Recipe - Quick and delicious lunch: Vegetable egg muffins


Let's just start with... OMG!!! These are absolutely delicious! I also can't believe how appetising and beautiful they look. I already know that I will be making them regularly with various vegetables.  I always wanted to try egg muffins and kept seeing them on Instagram, so I decided to finally give them a go.

Home fragrance: Vanilla Satin, Cinnamon and Lemongrass


Hi everyone! I hope you are having a lovely Sunday. I mentioned before, that I adore candles and home fragrance. I know... it seems like every blogger is addicted to candles :) haha. I am not surprised to be honest. Candles are amazing and I can't imagine my home without them. I was lucky to receive a lovely package from the Scented Candle Shop last week and I have been in candle heaven since then :)

Recipe: Sesame Crusted Tofu with Cherry Tomato Salsa



Hi everyone. 
If you followed my old weight loss blog, you might remember this recipe. I received a Hello Fresh box* for review last year and I shared every single recipe as well. If you haven't heard about Hello Fresh, I will quickly explain  the idea. 

Babyliss Big Hair 50mm Rotating Styler Review


Hi everyone and Happy Friday! 

Here I am reviewing another hair tool... :) This time it is from one of the most popular and  affordable brands - Babyliss. It is the Big Hair Rotating Styler. I watched a couple of videos featuring this product, so I couldn't resist giving it a go myself.  I wasn't sure if I will be happy with the outcome, because my hair is really long at the moment, but I really like it.

Clean eating update and a quick recipe for an avocado salad.


Hi everyone. I must admit - I am really enjoying clean eating. I do have an odd slice of pizza sometimes, but 90% of my meals are healthy and nutritious. 
There is something about fresh fruit and veg that makes me happy and I just love it!

NOTD: My take on speckled nails


Hi everyone. I really wanted to try the Illamasqua Speckled Nail varnish, but I was on a spending ban for the past 100 days, so... it was impossible. I was ready to break the ban to get the L'Oreal Confetti Top Coat (£4.99), but it was sold out everywhere and still is actually. I cannot find it in any of my my local Boots or Superdrug stores and it is out of stock online. I am dying to try it!!!

Bliss Firm, Baby, Firm Dual-Action Lifting+Volumizing Serum review



"This innovative serum from Bliss helps to boost collagen and elasticity within the skin whilst plumping it from the inside out. The effective concentrated formula features a 99% active, water-free Aloe base that ensures optimum hydration, leaving your complexion looking silky soft and super firm. Enhanced with 5-patent irritation-reducing and permeation-enhancing technology, this Firm, Baby, Firm serum gives an instant and long term effect that will have you looking noticeably younger."

Belif Nose Shine-Boy Blackhead Remover Oil Balm Review



Let's face it, blackheads are a real pain and most of us have to remove them regularly. I use various exfoliators, pore strips, gels and extractors... As soon as I stop using any of the products I mentioned for a couple of days, my nose doesn't look too good :) Removing blackheads on a regular basis is very important to me so I am always on the lookout for a new blackhead remover. When I got a chance to try a couple of Belif products , I was instantly drawn to the Nose-Shine Boy Oil Balm. 

Etude House Lovely Cookie Blusher in shade Grapefruit Jelly


Hi everyone.

Today I am reviewing another pretty Etude House blusher :) The first colour I got was Raspberry Tarte , a beautiful fuchsia pink. It looks very bright and scary in the pan, but once on, it is gorgeous! The next shade in my collection is a little less crazy and it is called Grapefruit Jelly. 

Balance Me Cleanse and Smooth Face Balm and Radiance Face Oil


I think that I found a perfect combo for dry skin. I have been suffering from dry and flaky skin for a couple of months and the long winter didn't help at all. I am glad to see the weather improving and I can't wait to stop using central heating!  The new combo I started using this week includes two Balance Me products: Cleanse and Smooth Face Balm and Radiance Face  Oil.

Some super foods for healthy skin and a quick smoothie recipe.


Hi everyone. If you follow my instagram, you will know that I am currently eating a super healthy diet, with loads of fruit and veg and nutritious smoothies. I am doing it to lose weight, but also to improve the condition of my skin and to boost my immune system. It isn't a massive change for me, but like said in my previous post, I am trying to totally cut out processed foods, preservatives and other bad stuff.


Etude House Etoinette Heart Blusher review +swatches


I am finally reviewing this gorgeous, gorgeous Etude House blusher. I received it for Valentine's Day and I couldn't ask for a more beautiful present. It's princess-like packaging stole my heart and I am simply IN LOVE!

Enrapture Amplify Jumbo Waver review


Enrapture Amplify Jumbo Waver* RRP £74.99 currently on offer for £59.99 via argos.co.uk

"Create beautiful 'S' waves in your hair with the Enrapture 3 Barrel Jumbo Waver. Ceramic technology provides high heat while protecting hair. With 30-second fast heat-up, 25 heat settings and plate locking switch for easy storage, this hair waver is sure to create the style you are after."

If you follow me on Instagram or  Twitter, you might have noticed that I love curly/wavy hair :) 
I always feel and look better when my hair has been styled, so I use various tools every second day.  I try not to use heat every day, because it can be damaging.

Sigma Dare Eye Shadow Base Kit review and swatches



I really like cream eye shadow bases and I use them when I want to achieve great pigmentation and a beautiful finish. Sigma Dare Eye Shadow Base Kit is perfect for this and contains 3 cream bases in beautiful shades. I adore a combination of gold and burgundy, so it was love at first sight/touch/use :)

Jewellery Collection Part 1: Rings


Hi everyone! I promised to do a jewellery collection post, but if I featured all of it in one post it would be far too long :) I decided to add 4 different parts: rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets.

NOTD: Messy hearts and camera emergency :)


Hi everyone and happy Friday! Today I attempted a heart manicure and it turned out pretty messy :) haha. It still looks cute though, so I decided to feature it on the blog. I am determined to get better at nail art and I will keep practising, until I can paint perfect hearts on my nails without using a stencil. I used "A Crewed Interest" by Essie as a base and Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine in shade Pomegranate for the hearts. I also added a shiny Seche Vite Top Coat.

Note: I am using an iPad to take my blog photos at the moment, because my DSLR decided to be a pain in the butt.
I am actually very impressed with the quality of the closeups and the way the pictures turned out.
If you don't have a DSLR, there is no need to buy it just to take some product photos.

Budget buy: MUA lipstick in shade 2

I found this post in my drafts and I just couldn't leave it unpublished :) To be honest, I stopped reaching for cheap lipsticks, because I am always scared that the ingredients used in them are really bad.
I do have a big selection of £1 MUA lippies though and some of them are really gorgeous.

Gunjeoir Palmarosa Exfoliation Balm and Neroli Face Elixir


Hi everyone. Today I would like to introduce you to a lovely British brand called Gunjeoir. 
I adore the unusual brand name and the story behind it. The name is pronounced gun-je-waa and it describes a sensation of pure bliss. Here is what the founder of the brand Sophia, says about the name:

"My brothers and I dreamt up the word ‘gunjeoir’ when we were children.  We used it to describe the delightful feeling of getting into a warm bath: ‘Ahh Gunjeoir!’  It was a word that stuck, and in our family we talk about having a ‘gunjeoir bath’.  When thinking about what to call my skincare brand, Gunjeoir seemed to be the obvious choice for a range that was meant to evoke an indescribable feeling of bliss."

My new (old) routine with Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare


Hi everyone. I recently shared my skincare routine on the blog, but I used up some of the products and I also felt like I needed a change. I have been using various  Liz Earle products for nearly a year and I always reach for them, when I don't feel like experimenting with new cleansers etc...

So, it is back to basics for me. I reviewed most of the products in this post already, but I will quickly share my thoughts again and explain why I like this simple routine.

Clarins Splendours Limited Edition Summer 2013 Collection Review


I am always excited about new makeup collections from Clarins and I keep ooh-ing and aah-ig when I get a chance to admire their limited edition palettes! One look at the packaging makes me fall in love with the products and once I can bring myself  to swatching and using them on my face, I am never disappointed :)

The newest Summer 2013 collection is called Splendours and it consists of a Summer Bronzing Compact, a Colour Quartet and Liner Eye Palette, Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balms and Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Gels. The palettes are designed beautifully, with breathtaking embossing, inspired by South America, it's ancient ruins, Mayan culture and Aztec prints. I studied cultural anthropology/ ethnology at university , so this collection stole my heart :)

Organic Surge Fresh Ocean Light Body Lotion review



"This light, delicate body lotion glides onto the skin and absorbs quickly for an instant burst of soothing rehydration. Aloe Vera combines with naturally nourishing shea and cocoa butters to condition the skin, while the refreshing blend of rosemary and citrus essential oils works to rebalance oils and dry skin areas. With its invigorating, natural fragrance and lightweight, non-greasy texture Fresh Ocean Light Body Lotion makes skin feel soft, supple and rejuvenated."
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