Oops I Did It Again...

Nope it's not a post about Britney, it is however a post about The Body Shop.

So I discovered I could splurge a lil more on some scrummy goodies and received an email today from said company informing me of new lines added to their sale and also of further discounts, so I had a nosey, which turned into a big shopping basket, which resulted in a happy me. I sprained my ankle quite painfully on Monday so I thought I would perk myself up :)

I've always been a fan of smellies (shower gels, creams, lip balms etc...) but until recently would stick to a smell I liked in whichever range was on offer. But Body Shop items at these prices just can't be missed. I think I have enough now to last me a good while!

This time round I ordered Raspberry Shower Gel, Almond Bath and Shower Gel and Jolly Orange Bath and Shower gel, all 250ml, and all half price at £3.



I also ordered a jumbo sized Almond Body Butter (Who wouldn't want to smell like marzipan?!) for £6, which is half off the normal price.



Finally I picked up a Born Lippy Lip Balm in Raspberry, I used to love these when I was younger and love the slightly sticky consistency so I hope it is still as yummy as I remember! The lip balm was only £2 which wasn't on sale but is cheaper than I remembered it to be.



I also found this little cutie while browsing for images, forgive me I haven't quite worked out the art of taking digital photos of products and making them look pretty..



I recently purchased some boots own lip balms with some points I had collected and was so disappointed in them. They were around £1.50 each and had such promising scents, but the smell is nowhere near as strong as I would like, the balm is not a thick consistency, which is a must for me and they don't last long on the lips. Major fail. And one of them had been tampered with, as in some lovely shopper stuck their finger in it.

Don't know what to do with them now, so if anyone likes non-sticky, not overly scented and a fine consistency lip balm let me know and I will send them to you, waste not want not! They have barely been used and a wipe with some alcohol would fix them up no problem.



Now, to get back to gutting out my room in an attempt to make it liveable again, I have far too many clothes! On a totally different note I have joined WeightWatchers Online (the iPhone app is complete genius) and I lost 2lbs last week even though I cheated a wee bit (ok, ok a big bit) at the weekend. So I am going to be super good this week and see what happens, wish me luck!

Happy Shopping Guys!
xo

Postal Surprises

My products from The Body Shop which I ordered during their half price sale, with an extra 20% off and free delivery (!) arrived today. At first I didn't know what this massive box was and when I opened it I got a lovely wee surprise. I splurged a little in the sales this year, but I think they were sensible splurges!

I don't usually use Body Shop products, partly because there isn't a store near me, only a concession stand and they add 10-20% on to the prices and partly because I find them a little expensive. I will pay for foundation and eyeshadows but I find a lot of cheaper body care ranges work just as well as the more expensive ones. So when this sale was announced I thought I would stock up on some items.

I love The Body Shop's Body Butters, they smell so yummy and are very thick and luxurious, and I love Shea Butter for its smell and moisturising properties so I picked up a Shea Butter Gift Set reduced from £30 to £15, which at checkout came in at £12 with the extra discount :D

The set is very pretty, I almost feel bad for keeping it and using it myself, almost!
It contains 250ml Shower Cream, 200ml Body Butter, 200ml Body Scrub, a bar of Shea Butter Soap and a shower scrunchie.

I also picked up two small gift sets which were £5 each (£4 with extra discount) I may use these as gifts as I don't really need them, but they are in my favourite scents, coconut and satsuma.

Both sets come in lovely mesh washbags and contain a 75ml Body Polish, 60ml Shower Gel, 50ml Body Butter and a mini shower scrunchie, they would be perfect to take on holiday actually.

Really happy with these purchases so I may keep an eye out for future sales!

Happy Shopping!
xo

Blogger Giveaway!

For your chance to win some Stila and Mac goodies in a very simple giveaway click here

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xo

Discount Codes

I've lined up a small selection of discount codes should anyone wish to spend some Crimbo Cash! Enjoy!

loveheartsandcrosses.co.uk - quirky jewellery site, enter JAN15 at checkout for 15% off

www.revuk.com - lovely dresses, 50% off sale and MORE20 gets you 20& off full items

www.newlook.com - free delivery and 20% online and instore for students
Got an ah-mazing pair of wedge suede cut-out heels for £20, will try to post an image soon!

www.thejewellerychannel.tv - slight cheat as there is no discount code, but real jewellery, sterling silver, sometimes platinum overlayed and real gem stones with prices starting at around £10?! Yes Please!

Happy Shopping!

xo

New Goodies

So I called into Superdrug today thinking the 3 for 2 across all makeup lines was still on. It wasn't. I still made a few purchases but not as many as I had intended, which is probably a good thing!

First up is Carmex Cherry...in a squeezy tube! This must be new because I definitely would have purchased before. I love, love, love Carmex Cherry. It is moisturising, smells delicious and has a slight tingly feeling when applied. I always buy it in the small tin, which is cute but troublesome. I'm not a fan of finger applied products, it is slightly gross, you often end up with fluff in the pot and what do you do with the leftover goo on your fingertip?? Carmex pots aren't as big as say Vaseline pots either so if you have long nails you always end up with some stuck under them. So this little beauty is amazing at £1.99.

Original Packaging


New little life saver

I love using this product as a base for lip-stick, or rather I use this first then apply lip-liner all over the lip for strong, stay put colour.

I also purchased Batiste Dry Shampoo for brunettes. I have been dubious of trying this product before as my hair is so dark I was sure it would show but I recently tried Tresseme's colourless dry shampoo and loved it, though it is a little more pricey so I thought I would give this one a go, fingers crossed.

I wash my hair every other day but on the in between days I find my hair is flatter than when I first wash it. Using dry shampoo seems to give it a little more life and lift at the root.

I was tempted to try a new mascara as both of my Holy Grail products seem to be discontinued :( I was a big fan of L'Oreal Volume Shocking and then discovered Voluminous. Volume Shocking is impossible to find and Voluminous is becoming just as tough to get my hands on, which is so sad as I truely love it! I was going to try the new Million Lashes as I have heard good things and it would seem either L'Oreal's brush designs or formulas work wonders for me, but it is quite pricey for a drugstore product so I'm holding off for a while.

Finally I purchased some necessary hairdye and body spray. I usually reach for Impulse or Charlie but thought I would give the very afforadable Superdrug own brand a try, and I am so glad I did. Flirty is a sweet vanilla-y scent which I adore and compliments my perfumes nicely.

A lot of the Gosh range is half price at the moment for those who are fans, I managed to resist splurging, but only just. Having spent quite a lot lately and planning to book a holiday I dragged myself away from the stand.

An item I picked up for only £1.99 which isn't beauty related was a gorgeous coconut scented candle in a faux coconut shell, beautiful and practical because when I have burned it I'm going to use it to hold jewellery/more candles in my room, so pretty!

So, any mascara suggestions? I could use a hint or two!

Happy Shopping

xo

Body Shop Half Price!

For those of you who enjoy smelling yummy like I do you will love this offer.

The Body Shop website currently has all of their leftover Christmas Gift Sets on offer at half price!

I have ordered three of the sets which normally would have cost me £50 for a much more affordable £25.



Above set is only £3!

I love the body butters, especially mandarin, coconut and shea and at the minute body butters with 100% extra free are £12.50, but you can get them cheaper using the discount code below!

Because if half price isn't enough for you then enter EXTRA at the checkout for a further 20% off and free delivery. £20 for a new supply of smellies?? Yes please! Christmas money well spent if you ask me!

Happy Shopping!
xo