Review: Luxury Legs Oroblu Tights

I have another review for you today, I was very kindly sent these tights to review from Luxury Legs - I chose them myself but this does not change my opinion of the brand/product, for more information on PR and my disclaimer, click here. I am going to publish a winter lookbook blog post soon so you can see the tights with different outfits.

I picked the *Oroblue Warm & Soft Micro Fleeced 110 Denier Tights (Black, Small - £16.50). I picked these tights as black tights go with just about everything and it is winter and I do get cold so easily. The only other fleeced tights I have tried are the Primark super cosy tights which are nice but I find they loose their shape very easily. The delivery time was quick, the tights were well packaged and nicely presented - apart from a slightly broken box due to the postman trying to shove it through the letter box! The size guide for these tights is based on weight and height which I found really useful and unique.

The first time I tried these tights on, it was a cold day and I was ill so it was a good test to see how warm, soft and comfy they were. Firstly, I find tights quite annoying to put on - it takes ages and I usually end up getting inpatient and frustrated. But these tights slid on so damn easily and quickly - no effort needed at all. They have a super soft, warm and smooth fleece lining which makes them a dream to put on and wear. They are also thick and at 110 denier you cannot see through them so they would be good as a substitute for fleecy winter leggings. 

The tights were so cosy and comfy I didn't want to take them off. I wore them with a long line khaki green knitted jumper/dress from Next which I love and my uggs. I love these tights with knitted dresses and boots! The tights have been keeping me toasty, warm and comfortable all day with no complaints at all from me!

Overall, I am extremely happy with these tights - they make all of the other tights I own look very thin and practically useless! Yes they are a bit expensive at £16.50 but I think they will last a long time and they are so comfy, warm and soft - a staple for winter! For more information on these tights and others from Luxury Legs, click here. ★★★★★ 5/5.

Have you bought anything from Luxury Legs before? What do you think of these tights? x

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Review: Becca Pressed Powder and Brow Shaping Gel

I bought a couple of Becca items from Fragrance Direct a couple of weeks ago and I have been loving them ever since. I had no idea that Fragrance Direct had started to stock Becca, until a lucky browse on their site - I bought the Becca Fine Pressed Powder and the Brow Shaping Gel, both of which were heavily discounted! This is not a sponsored post, both products were bought with my own money. 

Becca Fine Pressed Powder (Bisque, £5.99): Becca is quite a high end brand with this pressed powder retailing at about £30 so I was very shocked (and very happy) to see this powder on sale on Fragrance Direct for only £5.99. When I saw the price I thought all of the shades would be very dark but no, there was a very light shade called 'Bisque' in stock. The shade is perfect for my very pale snow white skin tone. As the name suggests the powder is very fine, it feels weightless on the skin and it does not look caky or heavy. I have been using this product as a setting powder and I am very happy with the result. I have dry skin and this powder doesn't emphasise dryness on me and it gives very light coverage while setting the makeup and slightly mattifying the t-zone. Also I LOVE the packaging and mirror. ★★★★☆ 4/5.

Becca Brow Shaping Gel (£3.99): I think I paid just under £4 for this product, it is sadly not on the website anymore. I also love the packaging of this product, it is so sleek and travel friendly. Now brows, my brows are fairly thick and the can be quite unruly. I have to use brow gel in them everyday otherwise they looks horrendous! I have tried quite a few brow gels and my favourite one so far is the Tweezerman Brow Mousse which I love. This brow gel is a good second, it holds the brows fairly well, it is clear and it is very quick and easy to use. ★★★★☆ 4/5.

Have you bought anything from Fragrance Direct before? x

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Sale Buys #2

Here is the second installment of my sale buys, the first post was a mixture of items that I had purchased over the month of december but this post is just boxing day/end of december sale items. I haven't gone crazy like last year - I have bought quite a few things though (they were on sale and super cheap). The items from this haul are from: Superdrug, Asos, SpaceNK, Feelunique, Missguided, Newlook and a few bits of primark.

 Superdrug: Last year superdrug had an amazing sale with a lot of things for around 10p, 99p or £1.99 and it sold out so quickly obviously. This year I managed to grab a few bargains! I bought a vanilla and honey hand cream and a bath salt set - both of which were 49p each! I bought a colour works lip crayon set which should have been around £15 but I paid £1.99. A rose manicure set which I think was 99p. A leafy and lovely big set for £1.99. Another large gift set, the vanilla and honey set for £1.99. A flutter bath duo for £1.49 I think and finally some chocolates for 49p and 99p. INCREDIBLE BARGAINS, the most expensive item was £1.99!!

Feelunique: A couple of cheeky buys from feelunique, the first is a cute brush set from Ectools. I love Ecotools brushes and this set is amazing value for money. I paid just less than £10 for five super soft,smooth,high quality brushes. I would definitely recommend Ecotools brushes. I also repurchased the Caudalie Beauty Elixir for £9, I had been meaning to buy it for months. I bought the new limited edition version. 

Asos: You maybe have seen these boots already in my OOTD post a about a week ago, click here to see the post. They are amazing heeled ankle boots, they were £25 reduced from £50. I adore them!

Newlook: I love Newlook, especially their coats. I bought this smart grey coat for £17, with delivery it was only around £18. Bargain. 

Missguided: This item isn't from the sales but I needed it, I love anything with breton/nautical stripes! It is a cute breton stripe top which was £9.99.

Spacenk: I always buy something in the amazing SpaceNK sale, this year I only purchased one item (so far) and it is the cute Laura Mercier Mini Caviar Stick Set. I wanted this before it was in the sale, it was in my dream christmas wish list. I couldn't resist it at £14 for the set. 

Primark: Finally some items from Primark, Primark in Manchester did have so many sale items! I bought a adorable London themed makeup bag which I adore for £3. I bought two sale items, the 50p christmas cards and a cute piggy bank (which a moustache on it) for only £1!

That is the second part of my sale buys series, there will probably be a part three - I made an amazon and a boots order (oops) x

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Review: The Blogger Programme

The Blogger Programme is a new blogger networking/outreach tool in which bloggers can contact brands and ask to work with them. I have been using The Blogger Programme since December 2013 and I have to say, I think it is a fantastic website for bloggers. This  is not sponsored but it is an entry into The Blogger Programme Facebook competition - entries need to be sent by the 3rd February on The Blogger Programme's Facebook Competition tab, here.  

Firstly, signing up to the blogger programme is easy then you can customise your profile and add in your blog and social media links. You can add a profile photograph and other images of yourself or blog posts you have created. Once set up you can search through the brands from beauty brands to clothing, accessories, home ware and jewellery brands. 

The first brand I worked with through The Blogger Programme is After Noah, click here to see my review. I reviewed an amazing moustache glass holder, Freud sticky notes and more! The communication process with brands is simple and easy to use. Although I find it can take a long time for brands to reply, however this is not under the control of The Blogger Programme.

Other brands I have worked with through the blogger programme are as follows: The Mercantile London (review here), Coloured Contacts Hut (review here) and Powder (review here). With the previous brands I was kindly sent some amazing products to review, although this does not affect my opinion(s) of the product(s), for more information about PR and my disclaimer, click here. I have also worked with Very.co.uk through the blogger programme and I created a outfit ideas post with Very products (post here)- I was asked if I wanted to guest post on Very's blog! How amazing is that, my post was published on Very's blog back in December. 

I have been able to work with some amazing brands, review fantastic products that I love and guest post on a nationwide brands blog, all thanks to The Blogger Programme. I think it is a fantastic tool for all bloggers, particularly for fashion, lifestyle and beauty bloggers. I would highly recommend The Blogger Programme, click here to go to their website. 

Are you signed up to The Blogger Programme? x

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- January Wish List -

My first wish list of 2014, I love the sales this year (although some were disappointing) and there are some items I am drooling over. This wish list is a mix of beauty, clothing and hair products. A couple of products are in the sale but the others are full price sadly. 

1. TheBalm Mary Lou-manizer Highlighter (£15, Feelunique): I have wanted this highlighter ever since Estee from Essie Button (youtube and blog) mentioned it. It looks freakin' gorgeous and I love powder highlighters. As I am typing this it is currently out of stock but I have signed up to get a notification when it is back in stock - I need it! 

2. Babyliss Curl Secret (£120, Asda): I first wanted the Babyliss Pro curl but this one is the cheaper version, although it is still really expensive, in my opinion. I have watched so many demos and reviews of this product, everyone seems to be raving about it. I really want it, although it appears to be out of stock pretty much everywhere and Babyliss have been warning people (on their facebook page) about fakes of this product. 

3. Bershka BSK Hooded Wool Coat (£39.99, sale): If you didn't already know, I have quite a few obsessions such as candles, makeup, skater dresses, mugs, lattes and coats...it is a problem. I keep telling myself that I can't have enough coats. This one from Bershka is just divine, it is everything I love in a coat. Currently it is out of stock in what I think is my size. Has anyone bought from Bershka before, if so what are the sizes like? Sadly I don't think this is available online now, it may be in stores. 

4. Smashbox Full Exposure Palette (£36): Do I need another neutral palette, no. Do I really really want this one, yes! It looks like the Lorac pro palette that I can't get my hands on. The top row consists of shimmery shades and the bottom row are all matte - amazing! I may have to treat myself (yet again) before it goes out of stock...

5. Rodial Glam Balm Lip Balm (£10.50, sale, Asos): I have mentioned this product in a few posts such as monthly favourites and my lip balm post. I have a mini tube that I received in a set and I love it. It is more like a treatment balm than just a regular lip balm. 

There is my January wish list *drools on keyboard*. What is on your wish list for January? x

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2013 Favourites: Blogs

When I started this post I had so many screen shots of blogs that I wanted to include in this post, it was a bit ridiculous! I had to really narrow it down to my favourites - see if you have made the cut! There are a lot of blogs that I have found in the past two months but I didn't want to include them really as this is my yearly favourites. I am going to have some 'share the love' posts coming soon though. I known I am really late with this post but here are my 2013 favourite blogs!

My top blog has to be Elevator Musik - Gillian created my blog design and I love it (she made my sisters blog design too, click here to see). I love Gillian's blog it is so crisp, fresh and just so well put together. Her posts are always really interesting! 

In second place is A Beautiful Mess, if you haven't heard of this blog the you need to check it out. It is composed by two sisters in America, they publish DIY, Recipe and style posts which I LOVE. They also have an app which I have been obsessed with for months. 

Third place goes to The Sunday Girl, I am sure every beauty blogger knows about this blog. If you want to know about the latest releases and what is yet to be released then this blog is the one to follow. She also posts great concise reviews. 

Fourth place is awarded to Etc Lily Melrose, I have been subscribed to her Youtube channel for a year or more and I also love her blog. Her blog is a mixture of makeup looks, reviews and hauls - love it! I also love her style and her new short hair.

Finally fifth place goes to We Were Raised By Wolves, Evelyn's blog is a go to place for natural beauty and skincare product reviews - her reviews are amazing as are her photographs. I love her recently blog design change. 

Other blogs that are in my top ten for 2013 are - Love Cloth: insanely amazing outfits and style, Hannah Louise Fashion: Gorgeous outfits and I love her hair, Little Winter: Love the Elevator Musik blog design and her outfits and photographs are always beautiful, Briar Rose: Incredible flame red hair and super cute outfits and finally Black + Grey which is a fairly new blog favourite of mine - her makeup is always gorgeous (as are her blog photos) and her blog design is simple but attractive. 

There are my 2013 blog favourites, I am sure there are some missing and I definitely could have included more but I wanted to limit it to 10! What are your favourite blogs of 2013? x

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