Winter Look book/Recent Buys #1

I have been buying a few clothing bits recently in the January sales so I thought I would show you what I would wear them with and combine outfits together to make a winter look book of sorts. You might not be able to get some of the items now as I have bought them over the past two/three weeks. 

Outfit one: I love this snood, I was kindly sent it from Powder to review (click here to read my review) - the snood is so cosy and comfy! I think it goes well with a basic casual outfit to add a bit of colour. It is the *Powder Tessa Snood in Lavender (£20). 

Top: Newlook / Jacket: Promod / Jeans: Dorothy Perkins / Boots: Asos / Snood/scarf: *Powder. 

Outfit two: I cannot resist a sale, especially a sale dress at only £5! Gotta love the Christmas/January sales. I paired my amazing sale bargain dress with my new *Oroblu warm micro fleeced tights from Luxury Legs which I adore - they are the nicest, warmest tights ever! To see my review of the tights, click here.

Jacket: Promod / Dress: Dorothy Perkins / Tights: *Oroblu (on Luxury Legs) / Heels: Newlook.

Outfit three: Now this outfit contains one of my favourite sale buys ever - I bought this longline tweed (esque) coat from the Asos sale and I am in love! I thought it might be too big on my petite frame but I think it looks great! I have paired it with a plain black skater dress from Primark (one of the £5 dresses) and again my amazing *Oroblu micro fleeced tights.

Dress: Primark / Coat: Asos (sale - well not anymore sorry! here) / Tights: Oroblu on Luxury Legs / My heels were bought from Yoox a while ago.

There is the first part of my winter look book/recent buys/haul! What have you been buying in the sales? What do you think of the outfits? x

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Nuxe Pamper Hamper Wish List for Spring!

I was contacted a few days ago about a new competition by Nuxe UK, it is their first blogger competition and I was very excited to take part! Nuxe is a brand that I have tried a few times with items such as the amazing Nuxe Reve De Miel lip balm (both the pot and the stick versions are fantastic) and their Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse dry oil is great too. This post is not sponsored but it is my entry into the Nuxe UK Blogger Competition (it ends on the 10th March, UK bloggers only). Here are my picks from Nuxe for spring!

All images are from Google

1. Nuxe Reve De Miel Ultra Nourishing Lip Balm (£9.50): Yes that is quite a lot of money for a lip balm but I have been using mine constantly since I bought it about one month ago - I haven't used any other lip balm since! My lips are dry all year round and this  is one of the best balms I have tried. I apply a thick layer just before bed so in the morning my lips are super soft and smooth - use a lip scrub first to make the balm even more effective.

2. Nuxe Baume Prodigieux Levres (shade '04 Rouge Charismatic', £15.50): As well as a great range of skincare and body care products, Nuxe also make a small range of makeup, such as these gorgeously packaged lip products. From the sounds of it, it is a mixture of a tinted gloss and a lip balm, what could be better! The shade '04 Rouge Charismatic' looks so fresh and pretty, perfect for spring! 

3. Nuxe Creme Fraiche de Beaute Mask (£19.50): Spring in England is still rather chilly and an added moisture boost is just what the doctor ordered. This mask aims to keep the skin hydrated and soothed for 24 hours, impressive. Just a quick tip, to improve the effectiveness of all face masks - apply them while in the bath so the heat and steam will allow the face to absorb easier and work more effectively!

4. Nuxe Body Fondant Firming Cream (£34, 200ml): I am 21 (22 this year, I'm getting old!) but I am always looking out for firming body product products to just give the skin a bit of a boost and added firmness. I have tried a few firming creams and this one sounds gorgeous - the statistics make it even more appealing.

5. Nuxe Serum Creme Fraiche de Beaute (all sensitive skins, £27): I have tried a few serums and I find they make a nice addition to my skincare routine all year round. A serum for me needs to smooth/soothe the skin and give a little extra moisture - this ultra-concentrated serum sounds like it will definitely fit the bill for my dry, sensitive skin!

There are my Nuxe picks for spring! If you want to enter then make a post about your Nuxe spring picks, it ends on the 10th March and it is only for UK bloggers - tweet your posts to @NuxeUK along with the hashtag #NuxePamperHamper. What are your Nuxe spring picks? x

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Review: Sammy Dress Color Matching Jacket

When I received an email from Sammy dress about reviewing a product I obviously said yes, the clothing items look great and some are so cute! Even though this product was sent to me it does not change/affect my opinion of the brand/product, for more information about PR and my disclaimer, click here.

The item I chose was the *Zippers PU Leather Cotton Color Matching Jacket For Women ($14.51). The item comes in one size but you can see the measurements for the jacket on the website which is fantastic! The jacket is from a brand called CiCi Party. I picked this jacket as I do have a small massive addiction to jackets and coats, I love jackets/coats! Also because I do not have anything like this in my wardrobe. 

The delivery time was good and they gave me a tracking number too which was great! However when the jacket arrived I was a bit surprised, I order the jacket based on the photographs on the website but when it arrived it looked different. The tassels for the zippers were not on the jacket, they were just left loose in the package. Also on the website the jacket looked a LOT thicker and structured, so I am a little bit disappointed! The jacket made of a silky chiffon like fabric, it is quite thin and flimsy sadly. 

Anyway, the jacket itself is nice and it definitely makes a change to the grey, black and navy jackets I always wear. And one of my new years resolutions for 2014 was to wear new clothing pieces and not just stick to what I always wear. The jacket is smooth/silky but really thin so it would be more suitable for spring/summer. I love the zipper detail and the PU collar. The jacket fits really well too! 

Overall, I like the design, it fits very well and I love the contrasting PU collar - the quality is good too but I am quite disappointed that it doesn't look like the jacket on the website. The jacket itself is so much thinner than it looked online! There are some gorgeous items on Sammy Dress though - I should have picked the adorable spaceman sweater. ★★★☆☆ 3/5 stars. 

What do you think of this jacket? Have you bought anything from Sammy Dress before?

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Persunmall Wish List

I have been searching online for some new clothing items and as it is winter the clothes are chunky, cosy and simple which are right up my street but I want to inject some colour and prints into my simple wardrobe. Here are some clothing and jewellery picks from Persunmall that I have been wanting recently. This post is not sponsored but it contains affiliate links. 

1. Classical Plaid Lapel One-step Dress ($17.99): How gorgeous is this dress, I love the simple but interesting print/design. Also the collar is so cute! 

2. Rhinestone Leaves Pendant Necklace ($8.99): Now, this isn't a necklace I would usually go for but as I said I am trying to add new, different items to my collection. I think the necklace looks so pretty - it would look gorgeous with a fluffy cream jumper and jeans.

3. Lace Denim Distressed Shorts ($14.99): I know it is winter but I can't resist a pair of cute denim shorts! I think this pair look quite unique and they would be great with a fluffy jumper, thick tights and biker boots, for example. 

4. Vintage Flower Print Slim Fit Chiffon Dress ($17.99): This dress is definitely more in my comfort zone. I love the tapestry look to this dress, I also love the colours and the shape of the dress. I would wear it with black tights, heeled ankle boots and a black leather jacket. 

5. Charming Eyes Colour Block Clutch ($45.59): How cute is this clutch bag! It reminds me of Lulu Guinness bags and I LOVE it. It would be great with a little black dress or a cute and cosy casual outfit. 

6. Winter Bat Pattern Long Sleeved Sweater ($21.99): I wanted a jumper similar to this from Topshop back in September/November but it was a bit too expensive - this is a nice and cheaper alternative. 

7. Sweet Daisy Print Long Sleeved Dress ($20.99): Daisy prints seem to be everywhere I look recently. I need to try this daisy dress it is so cute and still simple and basic. 

There is my Persunmall wish list! Have you bought anything from Persunmall before? Which item do you like? x

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House of Wonderland Giveaway!

I have a sponsored giveaway for you today, this giveaway is kindly sponsored by House of Wonderland - a cute and quirky online store selling everything from jewellery and bags to artwork, gifts  and vintage items. For this giveaway there will be three winners and this giveaway is UK only. The prize is the adorable 'Kitty in France' print. "Inspired by the quaint little french towns, this hand drawn illustration featuring our little french kitty. This is a gorgeous bold, unique print which would look great on any wall. The illustration was drawn by hand and converted into a digital graphic and professionally printed. The illustration has been printed on 250gsm Gesso paper and measures 105mm x 148mm The paper is made in Great Britain to the highest quality and gives a organic feel to the drawing."

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To enter just fill out the Rafflecopter form above - good luck! x 

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Review: Ozeri Precision Pro II Digital Bathroom Scale

I was kindly sent these bathroom scales to review from Ozeri. I have reviewed Ozeri products before (thermal drinking glasses, review here) so I knew the quality would be great so obviously I said yes! All opinions are my own, for more information about PR and my disclaimer, click here. I am currently living with my parents and we share the regular bathroom scale we have so it is nice to have one of my own and hopefully it will keep me motivated to keep track of my weight in 2014!

I have the *Ozeri Precision Pro II Digital Bathroom Scales (Currently on sale on Amazon UK for £18.95!). The scale arrived promptly and when the UPS delivery man gave it to me I was slightly shocked at how heavy it was - it feels quite weighty if I am honest. When opening the box I found the scales to be really thin! Which was surprising considering they are a bit heavy but they are also big as well as thin so it makes up for the weight. 

The scales look great in my opinion, very sleek and thin. It look pretty expensive and it feels like they are durable and made to a high standard as the previous Ozeri product I tried was. The scales are shiny black and matte grey, they match well with my grey bathroom! I have been using them for about a week now and I really like them - they are so much better than the old Tesco one we have, so much so that my sister who is living away at university wants these scales too!

I tested them myself for the past week for accuracy, if the scales read an accurate weight each time and for a consistent amount of time which they did. I also roped in my dad to test them and he likes the scales as well and finds them to be more accurate than our other bathroom scales. They are easy to use, you just step on and a blue light shows up in the display and after about 15 seconds or so you have your weight (whether you want to see it or not!). You can change from pounds (lbs) to kilograms very easily! Even though the scales are a bit weighty and big they are thin so I can easily store them on their side next to the sink. The scales also came with batteries so it was easy to set up and use. 

Overall, a great product for keeping track of...how much weight I have put on over Christmas and new year - but the number wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be! If you want more information and stats on this product, click here. You can find a lot of Ozeri products on Amazon.co.uk. ★★★★★ 5/5.

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