WIN A WEEKEND FOR 2 IN LISBON PLUS MEET YOUR WEDDING DRESS DESIGNER

Hi beauties. Welcome back today. I have an exciting opportunity for brides to be planning their wedding for 2015. VANIA COUTURE are giving one lucky winner 2 tickets for a weekend in Lisbon. While there you will meet your wedding dress designer from Vania Couture and have your first fitting. Flights and accommodation are included.

All you have to do is book a no-obligation appointment as shown above for the chance to win. 

The competition ends Monday 15th December so call today!!

The winner will be announced on the 20th December.

Vania Couture dresses are truly stunning so if you are planning your wedding for 2015 call now for chance to win a weekend away and your very own bespoke design.

Please let me know below if you enter and of course if you win :)

Images not my own.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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BRITISH FASHION AWARDS 2014

Hi sweeties. My final post for today is all about the fashion once again. Fancy winning 2 tickets to this year's British Fashion Awards?

Simply vote for which of these individuals you think deserves The British Style Award. It should be the one who most embodies the spirit of British fashion and is an international ambassador for London as a leading creative fashion capital.

VOTE HERE!

CLOSING DATE WED 5TH NOVEMBER!

Let me know who you voted for in the comments below. I chose Cara which may be an obvious choice, but she is the first that springs to mind when it comes to the face of British Style for me.

Image not my own.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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BALANCE ME BB NATURAL PERFECTION SPF 25

Hi gorgeous people. It's Friday so let us take a moment to say hooray for the weekend. Okay so mad moment over I will now move on to my review.

BALANCE ME BB NATURAL PERFECTION SPF 25

Product information:

An anti-oxidant and super plumping BB cream to firm and smooth away imperfections, address uneven skin tone, provide skin with a flawless, luminous finish and protect against the visible signs of ageing thanks to the natural titanium dioxide-based sun filter. 

It works to prime, moisturise and protect with SPF and deeply hydrate. A lightweight super silky cream for even sensitive skin types to brighten and condition. 

Contains a signature blend of essential oils for intense hydration and 100% hyaluronic acid for super plumping and resurfacing of the skin. Natural oils are included to really nourish and enhance the skin. 

This product does not have a whitening effect just a warming mineral based tint for a beautiful glow and light coverage to highlight. Designed for a wide range of skin tones. Also contains redness reducing ingredients.

My thoughts:

Okay so let me start by saying that I do like this product and am still using it as my current everyday make-up base, but I am going to be honest and say that I don't feel all of the above happened for me.

I found no plumping, firming or smoothing effect. By this I mean my skin still very much showed through as the tint of this product is so light to me it is more of a hydrating primer and moisturiser. The coverage would be great for someone who has great skin and just wants a healthy glow as in a skin highlight not a tan glow. I had to use more concealer than usual as I have uneven skin and blemishes. Therefore I can not say that this product gives a flawless finish, but it is luminising.

It is super lightweight on the skin and easy to apply with fingers as I did. I like the SPF factor and the scent is amazing. Very cleansing and relaxing. I love inhaling it every time I apply it to my skin.

Because of the hydrating feel I would say it is conditioning and due to the glow it is brightening. I usually have some redness on my cheeks, but I wouldn't say it was reduced by this product. Therefore if you have really obvious blemishes this product really isn't for you unless you are going to use it solely as a primer.

So in conclusion I do enjoy using this product due to the priming, moisturising, hydrating, highlighting effects and the lightweight feel. Plus it's an easy product to apply every day. SPF is included so that's always a winner for me. The scent relaxes me and prepares me for the day.

The downside is that it didn't plump, firm or smooth my skin. It took more work with concealer for the coverage I like, but it does claim to be a highlighting tint product and not a medium/full coverage product. Although a flawless finish is also claimed.

Let me know if you have tried this product with your thoughts on how it works for you and your skin type in the comments below.

Also balance me are currently holding their 'Beauty Voyage' competition until the end of August. Whether you off on holiday adventures or on a stay-cation as I am this week they want pictures of your favourite balance me products on your travels. Simply tag with either #balancemeaway or #balancemehome depending where you are. Then share it on @balancemebeauty Twitter and Facebook. The best pics each week will win some balance me prizes.

Good luck to those who enter!

 This was a pr sample sent to me for promotion and review purposes, but all opinions of this product are my own.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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BANK HOLIDAY DEALS & GIVEAWAY EXTENDED!

Hi lovelies and Happy Bank Holiday :) I have been scouring the Internet for fashion and beauty bargains that you should definitely check out! 

Plus I have extended the closing date for my Nivea giveaway to give more of you a chance to enter. It's FREE which is better than any sale!

ENTER FOR FREE NIVEA HERE NOW!!!!

FASHION SALES ↓ 

VIEW THE MOTEL SALE HERE!

VIEW THE MISSGUIDED SALE HERE!

VIEW THE DOROTHY PERKINS SALE HERE!

Plus there is also this beauty sale for vintage lovers!

BEAUTY SALE ↓ 

VIEW THE BALANCE ME VINTAGE SALE HERE!

For the chance of a FREE product enter my giveaway below ↓ 

ENTER FOR FREE NIVEA HERE NOW!!!!

Love to you all

Vicky xx

WIN £400 WORTH OF AX PARIS & BARRY M

Hi everyone and Happy Friday. I have a fantastic competition to tell you about so keep on reading!

Fancy winning a £200 e-voucher from fashion brand AXPARIS.COM as well as £200 worth of BARRY M summer essentials? I thought so :)

Simply fill out this simple form which is so quick and easy, LINK! Please check the T&C's before you submit your form!

The closing date is Monday the 1st of September! 

Also don't forget to enter my NIVEA competition for a free product in the link below ↓ 

NIVEA COMPETITION!!!!

Love to you all

Vicky xx

GIVEAWAY: NIVEA SUN PROTECT & BRONZE FACE

Hi everyone. Are you having a fab week so far? I do hope so. Today I have a fantastic giveaway that I am sure a lot of you will want to enter to make the most of your holidays and moments in the sun.

GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!!!

Skincare and most of all sun protection is so important for all of us. Not only for health reasons, but in slowing down the ageing process. Nivea have within their sun range this fantastic Protect & Bronze Face cream in factors 30 & 50.

To find out more about this product check out my post on NIVEA'S ULTIMATE SUMMER SURVIVAL BEAUTY KIT. Also I have a post on the NIVEA SUN RANGE which I am a massive fan of by the way. It's the best sun protection I have ever used. I am very pale and I don't burn when protected by it :)

10 lucky followers will win a Nivea Sun Protect & Bronze Face cream each.

T&C's:

UK entrants only!

You must be over 18 or have your parents/guardians permission to enter!

There will be 10 winners winning one product each.

Comment below why you think you deserve to win with your full name and Twitter username.

Follow my blog via BLOGLOVIN' (I will check)!

The closing date to enter will be 5pm on Sunday 24th of August! Thursday 28th of August!

Winners will be notified on Twitter shortly after the closing date/time and asked to email their address details on to me so that I can ask Nivea to send out all prizes.

If you do not respond by 5pm Saturday 30th of August another winner will be selected.

Good luck to all those who enter!

Previous entrants will still be included in this competition. 

Love to you all

Vicky xx

WIN A YEAR'S SUPPLY OF BARRY M GOODIES WITH SHOPCADE!

Hey there gorgeous readers. I have a fantastic competition to tell you about that is really quick and simple to enter. Barry M have teamed up with Shopcade to give 4 winners a year's supply of Barry M goodies. This is a fantastic prize that make-up lovers dream about. Plus 20 runners up will receive a Magic Genie Lip Paint.

It takes just minutes to fill out the Summer Beauty Quiz. I have entered and apparently I am a 'Cheeky Chica'. Who knew ;)

Also check out the latest Barry M TV ad below including their hot new Loud Mouth Extreme Liquid Lip Colour Collection as well as the amazing new beach inspired Matte Nail Paints.

Which Barry M Summer Beauty are you? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

COSMOPOLITAN #FASHFEST 2014

Hi there gorgeous readers. I'm back with my last post for today that I know you will be interested in.

Cosmoplitan Magazine are holding #fashfest 2014 from the 15th to the 19th of September. This is a fabulous 5 day event that you have the opportunity to purchase tickets for.

'The Lingerie Show'

A glamorous evening of cocktails and canapes while being pampered with free beauty treatments. There is a spectacular lingerie catwalk show, personal bra and underwear fittings and the opportunity to purchase garments at a discounted price. Then you can party into the night while listening to the DJ's tunes and go home with a goody bag of products worth over £50.

'The Truth About Celebrity Fashion'

Hosted by Cosmo's Editor-In-Chief Louise Court this event gives you behind the scenes access to trade secrets from a celebrity panel including Pixie Lott, Victoria Adcock (Celebrity stylist clients Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham), Lisa Valencia (Celebrity Make-up artist), Jess Moloney (Designer Fashion PR for Vivienne Westwood) and Ben Cooke (Celebrity hairdresser clients include Nicole Scherzinger). There will also be a drink on arrival and a fabulous goody bag.

'From The Catwalk To Cosmopolitan'

Including a cocktail reception while you mingle with celebrity guests and fashion insiders. Complimentary beauty treatments. Entry and front row seats to the Catwalk to Cosmo fashion show so you will have a heads up on key A/W14 key trends. Enjoy the after party with DJs Krystal Roxx and the SuperFOXXs. Take home a goody bag with £50 worth of gifts.

'Cosmopolitan Club Night'

Party away with exclusive performance from some of the most talented women in the industry.

Also there will be a 'Cyber Shopping Evening' involving great online discounts and competitions.

For details on all of these events and to purchase tickets click here!

Fancy winning some tickets to one of these events for you and a friend? I thought so. Simply tweet this sentence:

'Hey @CosmopolitanUK I wanna go to the #FashFest ________ with @______' - filling in the blanks with the name of the event (Lingerie Show, Panel Event or Catwalk Show) and the Twitter handle of the friend you want to take.

Cosmo are giving a pair of tickets away every Friday so enter as many times as you like!

To vote for your favourite retailers in the Cosmo Fashion Awards click here and you might just win £1,000 in fashion vouchers!

Good luck to all those who enter! Let me know which event from the above excites you the most.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

OUTFIT & COMPETITION: LAS VEGAS GLAMOUR WITH QUIZ CLOTHING

Hi sweeties. I hope your week has been good and that your weekend will be even better. You have probably noticed the Quiz Clothing banner ad on my blog for the chance to win a trip for 2 to Vegas including return flights, limo ride transfers, 5 nights at a 5* hotel, 5 dresses for the winner and tickets to see Britney Spears. 

Feeling inspired by this fabulous prize I have created an 'Outfit Of The Night' post with two dress options. All pieces are from Quiz Clothing as they have some great items online.

BLACK SEQUIN SPLIT MAXI DRESS

If you can't do glamour when you are in Vegas when can you do it. This full length dress is elegantly stunning with a split to the front revealing just enough leg as you move.

BLACK AND CREAM DIAMOND PRINT MIDI DRESS

For a less dramatic, but still sleek and sophisticated style this dress with it's diamond/harlequin print feature wouldn't look out of place in a casino. The print gives a very slimming effect too.

All accessories I have chosen I think would work well with both dresses so you are good for 2 nights :)

BLACK ANKLE STRAP BLOCK HEEL PLATFORM SHOES

I did think about choosing something more glitzy for the feet, but I think the accessories I have chosen more than make up for that.

BLACK SHIMMER JEWEL CLUTCH

Well a girl has to put her winnings somewhere ;)

SILVER CZECH DIAMANTE SQUARE BRACELET

SILVER CZECH DIAMANTE 3 SQUARE EARRINGS

I don't usually go for matching jewellery, but for this sort of evening out I think it's almost a necessity. The square diamond style reminds me of the playing cards too.

So for your chance to win this fabulous prize click on the Quiz Clothing Vegas banner ad near the top of my blog and ensure to enter your email address.

Good luck to all who enter!

Love to you all

Vicky xx

MISS REBEL MONOCHROME WISH LIST

Hey there sweethearts. Today I have some fabulous fashion to show you.

Miss Rebel have a great competition where bloggers that create a wish list of their favourite products are entered for the chance to win a £500 voucher to spend on the Miss Rebel website.

STUDS TASSLE BAG ~ CREAM

This bag would go with so many of my outfits due to it's cream shade. The tassle's and studs have a tribal/cowgirl feel which I love for summer.

VICTORIANA DETAIL BLOUSE ~ BLACK

This classic blouse would be perfect to pair with jeans, trousers and skirts. I would wear a bandeau underneath, but it would still maintain a sexy edge.

SELFIE OVERSIZE CASUAL TEE

We have all seen the #SELFIE tops floating about, but I haven't picked one up as yet. I love the neckline and sleeve length of this tee. I would wear this tucked into a high waisted skirt or with denim dungaree shorts.

MAXINE QUILTED SLOUCH BAG

Now I contradict myself by picking this black slouch bag. It's a great size for work when I take my lunch and other essentials and for events so I can stash my camera away. I have also been into the quilted trend for quite some time.

73 SWEATSHIRT DRESS ~ BLACK

A great throw on slouchy investment for those lazy days. Paired with over the knee socks, plims and a beanie this is so me.

Any time of year is monochrome love for me as you can see.

Let me know your Miss Rebel wish list favourites in the comments below along with how you would style them up.

Also if you do enter this fantastic Miss Rebel competition please leave links to your blog entries below so I can have a look :)

Entries close at 5pm on Monday 26th May!

Love to you all

Vicky xx

FLORENCE & FRED CLOTHING @ TESCO HAUL

Hey there gorgeous readers. How has your weekend been so far? I spent some time with my Mum on Friday and had a pretty lazy Saturday including an afternoon nap which is so unlike me. Today I am back on form and ready to blog. Recently I won a competition on Twitter. Florence & Fred Clothing @ Tesco were promoting their A/W 14 FASHION SHOW giving tweeters the chance to win an online voucher of £50 to spend. So what did I buy?

F&F TRIPLE COMPARTMENT CITY BAG

I am desperately in need of a new bag as the inside zip of mine is broken and the outer material is starting to wear. I chose this as I love the triple compartment style of it. Great for me as I can never seem to reach for what I need instantly and end up emptying half the contents out of my bag to find what I want. This will I'm sure be a great organisational fashion item for me. It can be held in the crook of the arm, over my shoulder or across my body due to the detachable and adjustable strap. It's a medium sized bag with a lovely texture of leather-look diamond graining, piped trims and gold hardware features. One of the two shorter straps stays upright always. Two outer compartments are zipped while the centre compartment has a magnetic popper. The centre section can be made wider also as there are poppers at either end which can be opened to allow for more space. In the centre there is also a space for a mobile phone and an inner zipped compartment. Four studs on each corner are at the bottom to resist wear underneath. This is a great everyday bag that I know I will get my use out of.

F&F LIMITED EDITION TEXTURED SHELL TOP

Again I chose this because I knew I would get a lot of wear out of it. This simple black short sleeved piece with a boxy cut and slash neckline is a great length and has a lovely textured finish.

With £20 still left I decided to get some plain tees for my boyfriend. They were just £4.00 each. You can find them in this link!

The delivery was very speedy with about a 36 hour turnaround. I had my items delivered to a local click and collect store so there was no delivery charge too. Everything was packaged perfectly with the t-shirts on hangers as well.

Be sure to check out the F&F A/W 14 Fashion Show here! There are lots of inspiring outfits for both men and women. I personally love the underwear as outerwear worn with great tailored pieces.

Are you a fan of Florence & Fred @ Tesco? Do you shop there regularly for your fashion items? Let me know your favourites after browsing this link in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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GIVEAWAY: BLING BEANIE FROM SWEETZ BOUTIQUE

Hey there beauties. I hope you are all enjoying your weekend. In today's post you have the chance to win this 'Bling Beanie' from up and coming fashion brand Sweetz Boutique which I met at the recent Bloggers Love #BLFW event here!

This limited edition 100% soft touch acrylic double layer knitted beanie has been transformed into a jewelled headpiece so that you can easily pull off ultra-glam laid back style with just this one item. The hat is black and so will go with lots of basics in your wardrobe. No one will notice any bad hair days when this jewelled garment draws them into your eyes.

So to win this cool fashion item all you have to do is let me know in the comments below why you think you deserve to win this 'BLING BEANIE' and what you love about Sweetz Boutique's designs. Please also let me know how you follow my blog. All follow options are in the right hand sidebar :)

Good luck to all those who enter! The closing date for this competition will be 5pm on Thursday 17th April. I will be announcing the winner shortly after so please keep an eye out for that on my Twitter page @vickyayles

Love to you all

Vicky xx

The Watch Gallery London Fashion Weekend Competition

Hi there sweeties. I have been out in the wind and rain today picking up a couple of Xmas pressies, but I am still not finished. Please tell me that I am not the only one?

Anyway today's post is my entry to the etailPR The Watch Gallery London Fashion Weekend competition. There are golden tickets available for 6 winning bloggers to attend LFWend February 2014.

This Gold ticket will include:

- Entrance to Vodafone London Fashion Weekend

- Shop exclusive offers from over 80 designers

- Trend Catwalk Show

- Designer Catwalk Show

- Access to a packed programme of industry talks

- Limited edition designer tote bag, filled with treats (Only available while stocks last)

To win this experience at London Fashion Weekend bloggers must create a blog post about their favourite watch case material such as steel, rose gold or even diamonds using watches from TheWatchGallery.com

I have wanted a rose gold watch ever since the rose gold trend came about, but never got one. Rose gold is still the watch case material that attracts me the most so here are my favourite watches from the ladies rose gold section on The Watch Gallery website.

L-R: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

I like watches that are quite clean looking and by that I mean that they look classic and simplistic enough to wear with any outfit. Something that will stand the test of time (excuse the pun) and that I will keep forever. I do like diamonds on some watches too, but diamonds that are a detail rather than all over bling. Something like my choice no.5.

I have never attended London Fashion Weekend and so to experience it would be so exciting.

If you would like to enter this etailPR blogger network competition you must email the URL of your blog post to bloggers@etailpr.com.

Entries for this competition will close at 10am, Thursday 2nd January 2014. 

What are your favourite features when purchasing a watch? Let me know along with your picks from thewatchgallery.com in the comments below.

Love to you all

Ann Summers Underneath the LBD Blogger Competition

Hi loves. How are you all on this wet Monday? I have been giving my house a good clean today for the start of my Xmas break, yay :)

Ann Summers are running a blogger competition named 'Underneath The Little Black Dress'. The idea is to create a mood board including your chosen LBD with Ann Summers underwear to wear underneath. The winner will be awarded £900 of Love2Shop vouchers plus a £100 Ann Summers voucher.

Sugarhill Boutique Dazzle Dress - Black Sequin ~ £68.00

Ann Summers Queenie Red/Black Balconette Bra ~ Reduced to £20.00

Ann Summers Queenie Red/Black Thong ~ Reduced to £10.00

This dress from Sugarhill Boutique is sophisticated grown up glamour with a cheeky heart detail on the back. This dress would be perfect for New Years Eve to party with friends and who knows have a midnight kiss?

For that sexy feel good factor I have chosen these items from the Ann Summers XXXmas lingerie range. Red is always a great festive shade that also brings out that inner temptress. 

Check out the full XXXmas lingerie range in this link!

I would accessorise this look with these fabulous finds from New Look.

Black Quilted Across Body Bag ~ £19.99

Limited Gold Sleek Metal Double Cuff ~ £9.99

Black Ankle Strap Gold Finish Heels ~ £24.99

Black and gold together make any outfit look polished.

For more information on how to enter this competition check out this link!

Please note that all entries must be made by midnight Monday 16th December (tonight)!!

Good luck to all that enter :)

What are your favourite pieces from the Ann Summers XXXmas lingerie range? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

Blogger Christmas Party Outfit Competition With Phase Eight

Hi there sweeties. It seems like a lot have you have already been attending festive parties and events, but it you still need some fashion inspiration for upcoming festivities then check out my entry to the Phase Eight Blogger Christmas Party Outfit Competition.

Fifi Tapework Dress Black/Champagne ~ £179.00

This is a beautiful dress that is so interesting. I love the mesh layered detail. There is no need for over complicated styling with this dress due to it's intricate design.

Angelina Velvet Plain Court Shoe Grape ~ Reduced to £69.00

Rich velvet is so appropriate for this time of year. This classic court style and sumptuous wine shade will ensure you are well heeled.

Angelina Velvet Bag Grape ~ Reduced to £35.00

This subtle, understated bag matches beautifully with these shoes which balance the dress out perfectly.

Lou Diamante Cuff Bracelet Silver ~ Reduced to £17.50

For just an added touch of glamour the curves of this design go nicely with the embroidered details of the dress.

Estelle Sequin Jacket Black ~ Reduced to £69.00

For your Christmas party this stunning jacket will ensure you sparkle as you arrive and as you depart.

So I hope you like my chosen pieces for my Christmas party outfit.

If you are interested in entering this competition to win £100 in vouchers to spend in store at Phase Eight check out this link for full entry details.

Please note that all entries must be in by Monday 9th December at 5pm!!!!

Good luck to all that do :)

Love to you all