FLORAL CROWN D.I.Y.

Hey lovelies. How has your bank holiday weekend been so far? We had some company over last night and enjoyed some Chinese.

I do enjoy nights in, but I am still enjoying the warmer, sunnier evenings when they do appear. With sunshine, summer and festival season in mind I created my own floral crown.

I ordered a pack of 3 headbands from Ebay, link!

I picked up these yellow roses which come in a bunch of about 10 from the 99p Store.

I cut each rose stem from the bunch and pushed the leaves up the stems so they sat under each rose head. I used some old scissors to cut the stems, but wire cutters would be better. Bending the wires a little helps them to snap.

It's a bit fiddly, but I twisted each rose around the headband as tightly as I could. I just kept adding roses until I was happy with the result.

Obviously the headband can be worn as shown above or more forward depending on your preference.

The 3 headbands were £1.85 so to make one of these headbands cost me about £1.60.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN USING WIRE CUTTERS/SCISSORS AND ASK FOR HELP FROM PARENTS/GUARDIANS WHERE NECESSARY.

Let me know what you think of my floral crown in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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SKINCARE - SHOWER & BATH PRODUCTS

Hey beauties! Here are some fabulously scented products I have discovered at bargain prices for you to enjoy in the bath or shower.

NIVEA CREME COCONUT SHOWER CREAM

I picked this up in the 99p Store and OMG it smells divine. Coconut fans rejoice as this gorgeously scented shower cream smoothes over your body.

NIVEA HARMONY TIME SHOWER CREAM

I believe my friend gave this to me in a gift set for my birthday, but they also sell it in Poundland linked above. I don't usually like rose scents, but this product has a very creamy, baby soft smell.

I love Nivea skincare. It's a brand I would use time and time again. These shower creams feel lovely and moisturising on the skin.

RADOX NOURISH SHOWER CREAM

This shower cream feels nice on the skin. This has a slight spice scent with the ginger, but it's not strong and overpowering. I picked this up in my Tesco garage, but it's reduced at the moment to £1 in Boots.

CUSSONS CAREX STRAWBERRY FUN SHOWER & BATH

The scent of this product is amazing. If you like strawberry scents you will want to eat yourself after using this product.

DISNEY FROZEN BATH & SHOWER BUBBLES

To be honest I saw this in the baby section and couldn't resist trying it out. I love Frozen and so why not.

Both of these products were from the 99p Store. They cleansed my skin well and added a bit of moisture, but perhaps not as much as the Nivea products. These can be used for the bath too.

I hope you find something here you like to enjoy pampering yourself or just for fun to make you smile. At these bargain prices why not!

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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DENTAL, LIPS & HANDS

Hi sweeties and welcome to my blog. I have 3 random product reviews for you in this post and here they are.

PEARL DROPS DAILY WHITENING TOOTHPOLISH

I received this product for Xmas. I always thought Pearl Drops was a tooth polish brand designed for smokers. I remember my Mum using it loads when I was a kid. It doesn't appear to be now and I thought I would try this anyway. The product has a lovely refreshing minty taste that leaves you feeling fresh, but without that zing that can be a little too intense in some products. I found the packaging a bit annoying as it's hard to squeeze the perfect amount out sometimes and there is probably some product still in there as you can't roll it up like squeezy tube toothpastes. I didn't notice any whitening after using this, but I do think the product itself is refreshing and smooth which makes it enjoyable to brush with. I am not sure if it has been re-named, but I have linked a similar product above.

ETRE BELLE LIPLIFT PEEL

I received this in a GlossyBox. Once a week or as needed massage a small amount on the lip area and remove with a damp cotton pad for exfoliated lips. This is a cream formulation with granules. It has quite a nice scent, but unfortunately it was too harsh for my lips. I ended up with very sore red lips. My friend loves it though and I am very sensitive on my lips which I find hard to keep soft and supple most of the time. I may try using this as a face exfoliator instead.

ASTONISH YOURSELF ALOE VERA & LOTUS HANDWASH

This handwash from the 99p Store has such a lovely neutral yet calming and uplifting scent. Very pure and natural. It's a great moisturising handwash that is a total bargain and I would repurchase it. Here are two other handwashes from this range I have reviewed in coconut and silke soft. There is also a yummy chocolate orange one too as well as a gorgeous milk & honey.

Have you discovered any toothpastes that actually whiten? What's your favourite lip exfoliator for sensitive lips? Also let me know your favourite handwash in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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BODY CARE PRODUCTS

Hi lovelies. How has your week been? I had work as usual, enjoyed pancakes on Tuesday, went to London on Friday which included a bit of Primark shopping (haul to come) and other chores which I won't bore you with.

I have a few body care products to share mini reviews of with you so here they are :)

These shower products were Xmas gifts as were the razors. I know you can get the shower products in the 99p Store.

Cussons Pure Creamy Shower Cream

This was a lovely cream shower product with a very softening feel and the clean scent of Aloe Vera. It really left a calming and pure scent on the skin.

Cussons Pure Zesty Lemon Burst Shower Gel

This was a nice fruity blend that I enjoyed using, but I didn't notice the scent linger on the skin after showering.

BIC PURE3 LADY DISPOSABLE TRIPLE BLADE X 4

I forgot to keep the razors, but you can see them in the link above. For disposable razors these were actually not bad quality. The handles were sturdy and curved making them quite easy to use for a smooth shave. They are at a reduced price in the link above.

IMPULSE ROCK & LOVE BODY FRAGRANCE

I have said it before and I will say it again I love Impulse body fragrances. They are great value as they last ages. They come in a massive variety of great scents and mist the perfect amount of product. The twist lock cap and their size are just ace if you wanted to pop them in your handbag too. This one is scented with Amber & Orange Blossom. It's really fresh and fruity. It is signed by the Loveable Rogues and was sent to me by the Impulse team. This is also reduced in the link above.

So that's my reviews folks. Let me know your current favourite body products in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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NIVEA EYE MAKE-UP REMOVER & PRO-DERMA INNOVATIONS DAY CREAM

Hi everyone and Happy Friday. I hope everything is great for you all and that you are looking forward to the weekend. Today I have two mini product reviews for you.

NIVEA DAILY ESSENTIALS EYE MAKE-UP REMOVER

INFO

A very efficient and mild cleanser/eye make-up remover that takes off even stubborn waterproof mascara without any rubbing to protect the lashes. Does not leave behind and greasy residue. Shake the bottle before use to mix up both parts of the solution and apply with a cotton wool pad to remove make-up. Suitable for contact lens wearers and all skin types.

MY THOUGHTS

The bottle has now changed shape, but the amount of product is still the same. Mine has a dent in the bottom right corner for some reason. I am usually a fan of Nivea products, but I have to say on this occasion I don't love this one. It is true that the formula is not greasy at all and leaves no residue behind. It does remove make-up, but it takes a lot of product and so I had to keep opening and closing the bottle mixing the liquid parts together. I tried not to rub my eyes and instead wipe as softly as I could, but as I had to keep applying more liquid and using more cotton pads the skin around my eye area did become irritated. I did unfortunately buy two of these at the time as there was a deal on, but I won't be buying this product again and would not recommend it as I found even removing regular mascara a struggle with this product.

PRO-DERMA INNOVATIONS Q10 LIGHT DAY CREAM

INFO

A silky smooth lightweight day cream that helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while giving a youthful radiance.

MY THOUGHTS

I picked this up in the 99p Store. I needed a face moisturiser and thought why not give it a go. The formula is very lightweight indeed. The scent of this product is quite light too and very fresh. The texture of the cream sunk into my skin easily and the scent was great to wake me up each day. I did use this at night too though so don't think it will keep you awake if you are wanting to relax and settle down for the evening. I would not say I saw amazing results of anti-wrinkling, but my skin was left very soft and supple. I would buy this product again.

I hope you enjoyed these wee reviews. If you have any eye-makeup remover suggestions please leave them in the comments below along with great moisturisers for dry/mature skin.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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99P STORE VITAMIN E LOTION

Howdy people. How are you all on this fine Sunday? I have a product review for you this afternoon of a bargain skincare product.

I picked up this 500ml body lotion in the 99p Store. It has lasted me for ages and so it is definitely worth the 99p I paid for it. It contains natural essential oils and moisturises well. My only bug bear with it is that it is one of those that you really have to work into the skin and wait for it to dry. Once sunk in though skin feels soft and supple. It has a creamy baby soft scent perfect for those not wanting an obvious perfumed smell.

Let me know your pound shop bargains in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK MAKE-UP

Hi sweeties. In my last post I shared with you a wearable Halloween outfit for day or night. The make-up look from that post is inspired by Alex Vause from Orange Is The New Black so here it is.

Above image from source

Products Used:

BENEFIT POREFESSIONAL

MAX FACTOR SKIN LUMINIZER FOUNDATION 45 WARM ALMOND (PR SAMPLE)

BOOTS NATURAL COLLECTION COVER-UP CREAM FAIR

MUA HIDE & CONCEAL COVER UP STICK FAIR

W7 HONOLULU BRONZER

MILANI GLIMMER STRIPES ALL-OVER COLOUR 05 HONEY GLIMMER

NYX THE CARIBBEAN COLLECTION I DREAM OF ST. KITT PALETTE (THREE LIGHTEST SHADES)

MUA MASCARA SHADE 4 (BROWS)

PRIMARK BEAUTY FELT EYE LINER PEN BLACK

SMOOCH BLACK LASH MASCARA (GIFTED)

99P STORE FATE LIPSTICK (FROM PACK OF THREE)

BARRY M LIP PAINT 54 (OVER FATE LIPSTICK)

I realise that my lips are lighter than the Alex Vause picture, but I wanted a brighter look. To be honest the winged liner is more of what I wanted to bring out in this look.

Let me know what you think of this FOTD/FOTN look in the comments below and don't forget to check out my WEARABLE HALLOWEEN FASHION OUTFIT also.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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OUTFIT : WEARABLE HALLOWEEN FASHION

Hi sweeties. A happy and fabulous Saturday is wished from me to you. With Halloween coming up next week I wanted to create an outfit post for those of you wanting something more wearable for day and night.

VALOUR & VALKYRIE NAVY ARTISAN SWEAT LONG SLEEVE TOP

99P STORE BLACK SLOUCH BEANIE

NEXT SILVER CHAIN NECKLACE (WORN OVER BEANIE)

PRIMARK BLACK SHIRT (WORN UNDERNEATH)

H&M BLACK JERSEY LEGGINGS (CUSTOMISED)

SOLE TRADER BLACK STUDDED WEDGE BOOTS

The Valour & Valkyrie sweat top was very kindly gifted to me after I saw it at the BLOGGERS LOVE GIFTING LOUNGE. The quality of this sweat is great. Very soft and well put together with an exquisite lace, jewelled and beaded design on the shoulders.

I used scissors to customise the basic leggings. Originally the slits were meant for the front, but I reversed them for a more interesting look.

The necklace worn on top of my beanie adds more interest. I pinned it with a safety pin at the back. I would have added more if I were wearing it out as the chain is quite heavy so it would move around.

You can see how I created the make-up in this post inspired by Alex Vause from Orange Is The New Black here.

Let me know if you enjoy my outfit posts and want more in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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SKINCARE, TANNING & FRAGRANCE

Hi lovelies it's good to know you are here. I have 4 product mini reviews for you all for your body.

MITCHELL AND PEACH BODY CREAM

I received this product in my March Beauty Blossom GlossyBox where you can find full product information. This was not a heavy cream and did absorb into the skin easily. The scent I like, but don't love.

OUTDOOR GIRL SUMMER LEGS TAN IN A CAN LIGHT/MEDIUM

I think I picked this up in a 99p Store in the hope that I might be lucky to find a product similar to the Sally Hansen airbrush legs product that so many people like, but I have not tried. As expected however I didn't like the look of the shade. I tested a patch on my leg and it looked like a yellowy orange tone. At least it wasn't expensive though. This does however come in a shade of medium/deep so perhaps that's a better tone for those with a darker complexion.

IMPULSE SECRET SMILE BODY SPRAY

This was another Impulse body spray that I loved. I picked this up in the 99p Store, but it's currently reduced to 98p at Superdrug in the link above. It's a soft floral scent with an uplifting fruitiness of green apple and raspberry.

IMPULSE VANILLA KISSES BODY SPRAY

I was very kindly sent 2 of these cans by Impulse to try and I am still using it. Sometimes I find vanilla scented products a bit too sweet for my taste. This is a little too sweet when I first spray it. Think like creamy butter icing. However once it settles on my skin it changes into a more musky, feminine scent that is not overpowering. This is also reduced to 98p at Superdrug at the moment.

I hope you have enjoyed these body product reviews. Any body cream, tanning or fragrance recommendations please leave in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

FRAGRANCE & PROTECTION

Hi sweeties. I am going to finish off with this post today. I have two body spray products to review for you.

SURE WOMEN CRYSTAL INVISIBLE AQUA AEROSOL ANTI-PERSPIRANT DEODORANT COMPRESSED

I think I picked this up in my local Tesco for £1.00 at the time. At the moment you can buy 3 for £5.00. This is the first compressed spray I have used. This product did protect me well, but it made me cough every time I sprayed it. I tried using a lesser amount than I would usually spray as it was compressed so I thought I won't need as much, but it still made me cough. The scent was okay, but a little masculine for me. Still fresh though.

IMPULSE INTO GLAMOUR BODY SPRAY

Superdrug currently have this selling for 98p. I picked mine up in the 99p Store. I do like Impulse body sprays as I am sure you have seen in previous reviews. The mist and fragrance are just enough to leave you lovely and scented. The twist lids work well and there are so many aromas to choose from. I am not normally a fan of vanilla, but I bought this in a rush. Described as a subtle exotic scent I would have to agree. It's subtle, sexy and day or night appropriate.

Please let me know your favourite anti-perspirant deodorants and body sprays in the comments below? Also are you a fan of the new compressed products?

Love to you all

Vicky xx

SKINCARE: SMOOTH BODY HELPERS

Hey sweeties. In my second post of the day I have a couple of skincare products to review for you that should go towards keeping you nice and smooth for the summer.

MELLOR & RUSSELL MAGIC SHAVE GEL

I have picked this shaving gel up many times and am currently on my next bottle. I get mine from my local 99p Store. It's a total bargain for 200ml of product. It lathers up well and feels smooth when applied to the skin giving the perfect base for a clean shave.

GARNIER OIL BEAUTY LOTION

I received this sample in my May GlossyBox. This was a lovely lotion to apply. It felt very luxurious and the scent is gorgeous. It's not at all greasy or oily.

So I hope you enjoyed these mini reviews. Let me know your current shaving and body lotion favourites with reasons why in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

FACE, HAIR & BODY REVIEWS: DERMALOGICA, SOAP & GLORY AND IMPULSE

Hello again for my last post of today. I have three products in this review post for you so I will crack on and tell you about them.

DERMALOGICA CLEAR START BREAKOUT CLEARING FOAMING WASH

I was sent a great package of products from the Dermalogica Clear Start line by a PR company around Xmas time. This is the first one that I have used up. You can use this product on your face and body to clear dead skin cells, dirt and excess oils that clog pores and cause breakouts. So for those of you looking to reduce any breakouts that you may already have and lessen the chance of future breakouts this may be worth a try. I don't have trouble with a lot of blemishes, but I did enjoy using this product. The scent is very clean and fresh, not medicated at all. The gel formula foams up nicely leaving thoroughly fresh and refreshed skin.

SOAP & GLORY GLAD HAIR DAY SHAMPOO

This was part of a Xmas gift set. Designed for use on all hair types this no build up formula is meant to gloss, smooth, moisturise, repair and strengthen your hair. This product was a winner for me. The scent is that of the classic Soap & Glory. Very fruity and soft all in one. So what did it do for my hair? I did the two wash process that I do every time I wash my hair to ensure all products are removed. Even after the first wash my hair feels so much thicker in the shower. The scent is amazing and the pink liquid formula works wonders in expanding my hair strands. I would definitely pick this up in the future after using up my other products. Such great value for a 250ml tube.

IMPULSE TRUE LOVE BODY FRAGRANCE

I picked this up in the 99p Store, but they currently have this on the Superdrug website for 99p which I have linked above. With notes of freesias, muguet and amber this fragrance is gorgeous. It's a very fresh and beautiful floral scent which I would definitely pick up again.

So what have been your favourite face washes, shampoos and body sprays at the moment? Let me know with reasons why in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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Mother's Day Gift Hamper DIY

Hi there sweeties. Thank goodness for Friday eh? I was racking my brains of what to get my Mum for Mother's Day this Sunday and then I thought why not buy her the little things she loves and do the things for her that she appreciates. 

My Mum does have a sweet tooth so I have included lots of chocolate goodness in this hamper. There are also some flowers for her garden which she likes spending time in. The hair dye she uses is in the hamper also as well as one of my Nails Inc. nail polishes that she loves. There is a card in there too which has slid down at the back.

I am going to make her lunch on Sunday, paint her nails and dye her hair. She has looked after me for many years so she should be pampered on Mother's Day.

I think the box will be great to store things in too. Excuse the cellophane wrapping and sellotape, but I have never used it before so I did my best :)

Card & Bow ~ Card Factory

Cellophane ~ Ryman

Box ~ Store Twenty One

Hair Dye ~ Superdrug

Nails Inc. Polish ~ Gifted from me

All other items ~ Poundland & 99p Store

So what do you think of this hamper idea for Mother's Day? Do you think it's something your Mum would like? Let me know your thoughts and other present ideas in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

Make-Up Reviews: Natural Collection, 99p Store, MUA & E.L.F.

Hi there lovelies. I have 4 make-up reviews from different brands for you today.

Boots Natural Collection Liquid Eye Lines Black

I can't find this on the Boots website, but I think I paid around £2.00 for this 8ml product. The brush on this eyeliner is very thin and flexible. You can see a close up of the brush in this haul post, link! The line you get from this product is extremely thin and precise so would be great for those who just want to enhance and deepen their natural lash line than have an obvious eyeliner look. I however prefer a slightly thicker line which is the only reason I would not repurchase this product. The pigment is very black and stays on well, but my brush has started to splay out and go a little gloopy so I am throwing it away. I have had this product for almost 2 years though so it has lasted very well.

99p Store Passion Foundation

This foundation was very easy to use. I applied this with my fingers. It was very buildable and quite a good colour match for my skin, although there is no actual shade on the bottle. The formula is very light like a mousse cream. The scent smells a bit like a pretty older lady who takes care of herself. Quite floral. I would repurchase this product. I can not find it on the website I'm afraid.

MUA Mascara Shade 4 ~ £1.00 for 5.0ml

I purchased this product at Superdrug linked above, but you can also order it at muastore.co.uk. I did pick this up for the occasional time I like to wear brown mascara as it's so cheap, but recently I have been using it on my brows. It's a perfect colour match that fills in my sparse areas while holding my brows in place. I would repurchase this for sure.

E.L.F. Studio Blush Mellow Mauve ~ £3.95 for 4.75g from eyeslipsface.co.uk

This was a very disappointing product from E.L.F. The colour when I first purchased it in this haul was very subtle and after only a couple of uses there was no colour pay off at all. It kind of got lost within my make-up for a while and I persevered trying to build it up excessively recently, but to no avail. This one is going in the bin which is a shame because I love so many of E.L.F.'s other products.

What have been your favourite make-up finds recently? Let me know with reasons why in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

Shaved, Smoothed & Smelling Good

Hello sweet peas. It's almost the weekend so hoorah for that. Today I have 3 body skincare reviews for you so I will crack on.

Wilkinson Sword Intuition Naturals Razor ~ £6.99

I received this product in my Festive Treasures GlossyBox. I must admit that on my first use it felt very unnatural and a little scary to use a razor without any other shaving product. Once I got used to how firmly to press and work it around my body contours though I realised that I was actually pretty impressed with it. The moisturising area around the blades lathers up well once wet. The head is kind of springy, but once I became confident in using this product I knew how much pressure to apply. It is more chunky than other razors obviously so may not be great for travel, but this lasted quite a few uses. I am not sure where the indicator is to let you know when the blades need changing, but once the moisturising strip had worn away at the front I could tell that I couldn't use it any longer.

Sanctuary Spa Body Moisture Spray ~ £2.50 for 50ml

The moisture spray I have linked above looks different to my bottle so I am hoping that the product has not changed for this review. My bottle is 250ml whereas the bottle linked above is 50ml. I don't remember paying more than £5.00 for this product at the time, but it was quite a while ago. Anyway enough rambling. This moisture spray I would say is an essential for those who find body moisturising a real task. The scent is lovely and spa like. This bottle has lasted ages considering that myself and my boyfriend give each other back massages with it too. My only bad comment is to say I reserve this for when I am at home in my PJ's rather than getting dressed to go out. My reason for this is one day I went to work with fitted coloured trousers on and marks appeared around my knees where the product had seeped through. It is not by any means a greasy product, but it does take longer to sink in than other moisture products. My skin does feel very smooth and moisturised after use though.

Revlon Charlie Enchant Perfumed Body Spray ~ Currently 99p for 75ml

I picked this up in the 99p Store however I have linked to Superdrug above as it's not on the 99p Store site and Superdrug currently have it for 99p anyway. I really enjoyed this subtle fruity scent with a blend of wild apple, honeysuckle and coconut. A 99p bargain that I would pick up again.

I hope you enjoyed today's reviews. Let me know your favourite skincare for the body with reasons why in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx