LIMITED EDITION DERMALOGICA GIFT SETS

Hi sweeties. I haven't even begun my Xmas shopping like some of you, but when I heard about Dermalogica bringing out 7 fantastic limited edition gift sets for Xmas I wanted to know more. Well a girl can treat herself too ;)

I have been sent the Intensive Moisture Balance set which I can't wait to try out.

Intensive Moisture Balance Set (£55.50)

Containing the top-selling Intensive Moisture Balance moisturiser for dry/prematurely ageing skin conditions, specifically paired with a travel size Essential Cleansing Solution and a limited edition facial cleansing mitt for a supreme level of clean.

Body Therapy Favourites Kit (£17.50)

A perfect gift for frequent travellers who need relaxation on-the-go made easy. Contains a Conditioning Body Wash, Body Hydrating Cream and Stress Relief Treatment Oil.

Dermalogica Favourites Kit (£30.00)

The gift of skin health, anywhere, anytime. Four top-selling travel friendly Dermalogica products which are suitable for all skin conditions. Contains the multi-award winning Daily Microfoliant, MultiActive Toner, Skin Hydrating Masque and MultiVitamin Power Firm.

Active Moist Set (£44.60)

Containing a top-selling Active Moist moisturiser for normal/oilier skin conditions, a travel size Dermal Clay Cleanser and a limited edition facial cleansing mitt.

Skin Smoothing Cream Set (£47.70)

Containing a top-selling Skin Smoothing Cream moisturiser for normal/dryer skin conditions, a travel size Special Cleansing Gel and a limited edition facial cleansing mitt.

Super Rich Repair Set (£62.85)

Containing a top-selling Super Rich Repair moisturiser for mature skin conditions, a travel size Skin Resurfacing Cleanser and a limited edition facial cleansing mitt.

Clear Start Set (£13.70)

The Clear Start Tonight set contains a Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash; Breakout Clearing Overnight Treatment and Breakout Clearing Pore Control Scrub to ensure younger, congested skin is clear and healthy for the festive season.

Dermalogica are definitely a favourite skincare brand of mine that have something to offer for all skin types. Two of my favourite products are the Daily Microfoliant and the Breakout Clearing Overnight Treatment.

These gift sets I know I would be happy to receive so why not treat any beauty lovers you know this festive season.

Let me know your favourite products from Dermalogica in the comments below along with what gift set you would choose for yourself and reasons why.

2nd image not my own.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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MINK & STONE DARK BEAUTY BRACELET - MY DESIGN

Hey wonderful people. How are you all? I am very excited to share with you a piece of jewellery I was given the opportunity to design. 

I met the lovely Miisa from MINK & STONE at #BLFW. Miisa showed me just how easy it is to create a piece of jewellery on the Mink & Stone website. There are a choice of 7 necklace styles in varying lengths or a bracelet if that's your preference with either silver or gold metal.

You can make up a personalised tray of goodies to play with and have fun creating your own design. There are easy search options under colour, use, material, collection or size group.

Each bead is priced so if you have a budget it makes it a bit easier to select choices within that frame. I had been gifted with £15 credit. My bracelet came to just a little over that and I think was totally worth it.

DARK BEAUTY - A FEMININE CREATION OF LOVE AND DESIRE

As you can see you can name your piece adding a short description of the inspiration behind it. Mine is featured on the inspiration page which you are given the option to do if you wish. It can then be shared on various social media. The more people that 'like' your design the higher up the inspiration page it will sit. It's a great idea as others can not only view the materials used and be inspired by your design, but they also have the option to purchase your piece. If they do you can then earn credit to put towards future designs.

Your design will be custom made and shipped to you within 2 weeks. There was a delay in receiving my bracelet as the black crystal hearts proved to be very popular so mine came in less then 3 weeks.

As you can see my design only uses 4 bead styles, yet I think looks beautiful (pats self on back). It was very satisfying hearing the clink of the beads tap together as they slid down the chain landing next to each other. Seeing my design develop before my eyes was very exciting and addictive.  

So why not get creative and have fun designing a piece for yourself or even as a gift. It can be sent to the recipients address with a note saying "designed for you".

Let me know if you design any pieces in the comments below so that others can view them too.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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CHROMA STATIONERY

Hi everyone and welcome to Beautiful Addictions today. Recently I had the opportunity to try out the service from CHROMA STATIONERY. 

They offer no fuss notebooks in a variety of 20 colours which are named. There are 3 styles that can be customised to your preference. Each notebook can be embossed in either gold or silver in your chosen font and size. You can also choose lined, plain or grid pages inside depending on the notebook you choose. They will also work with you if you have an image in mind that you would like embossed. For further details check out the FAQ!

I chose the NEBRASKA PERFECT BOUND NOTEBOOK (SHADE DORIS) with lined pages. I also opted for gold text with simple wording so that I can keep this handy notebook for when inspiration strikes in my mind for blog ideas.

I hadn't realised when choosing my notebook that the colours are there to trigger emotions reminding you of people, places and memories. I had been thinking of my Gran that day who used to look gorgeous in a blouse of a very similar shade and she also had a friend named Doris. Coincidence or not I am happy with this fluke as I will think of her every time I write in it.

So check out CHROMA STATIONERY if like me you are addicted to making notes and lists. Possibly you may have someone in mind to give a personalised present to?

Let me know your favourite style and shade with reasons why in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS FOR NEW MUM'S

Hi everyone. I hope you are all doing well and happy to be so close to the weekend. I have seen some gift guides floating around for Mother's Day, but I wanted to focus mine on gifts for new Mum's. I found some perfect gifts on the site NOTONTHEHIGHSTREET.COM

PERSONALISED 'THE DAY YOU BECAME MY MUMMY' KEY RING

THE DAY MY LIFE CHANGED TWO RING NECKLACE

SLEEP DEPRIVED NEW MUM WOMENS SWEATSHIRT

PERSONALISED BAR NECKLACE

Let me know which of these gift ideas is your favourite. Also leave your Mother's Day gift suggestions in the comments below.

Images not my own.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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BUCKLEY LONDON SPARKLE MESH BRACLETS

Hi there lovelies. It's been one of those non-stop weeks, but I am here now to share with you my first blog post of the day.

A few days ago I was kindly sent this set of 3 BUCKLEY LONDON SPARKLE MESH BRACELETS.

I absolutely adore them. I love that they can be worn separately or stacked up as shown above. Plus they also make great gifts. With Mother's Day coming up that may be something to keep in mind!

They are very wearable for day or night decorated with subtle crystal detail. This range includes hearts and kisses designs (kisses not shown above) in a variety of metal shades including gold, black rhodium, rose gold (not shown above) or rhodium tone.

Each purchase of these bracelets includes 3 designs chosen for you at random.

I will really enjoy wearing these beautifully designed bracelets. I love wearing clashing metals tones together. These will look great in the spring/summer season catching the sunlight.

I would have quite liked to have tried a rose gold option, but I am not disappointed as I think these designs are suitable for everyone and totally gorgeous. 

I think this pack is super affordable at £24.99. If you have a couple of presents you need to buy and you are on a budget then why not purchase this pack and perhaps keep one style for yourself? Each bracelet works out at a little over £8. A total bargain!

Check out these bracelets here!

Let me know which design is your favourite in the comments below. Also are packs of jewellery like this something you would purchase for yourself or as a gift?

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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BIRTHDAY GIFTS 2015

Hi beauties and Happy Friday! It was my birthday a couple of weeks ago so for those interested here are the lovely gifts I received. One was a bit late which is why my post is up now.

My very first gift arrived with the postman on my birthday from LOVE LOLA DESIGNS who I met at the BLOGGERS LOVE LFW GIFTING LOUNGE. 

I instantly fell in love with Louise's designs, especially the LOVELOLA LEATHER SHOULDER BAG WITH GOLD CHAIN that Louise was sporting herself at the event. Louise very kindly sent me this bag with my very own #SELFIE :) I absolutely love it. It's my new favourite bag.

There are so many personalised gift options at LOVE LOLA DESIGNS that its worth stopping by, especially with Valentine's Day coming up or just to treat yourself!

Two of my friends bought me these gift sets. The make-up is from Rose Couture which is an unknown brand to me, but I will still enjoy playing with these pieces. The Nivea gift set comes with a cool tablet case. It makes me really want to buy one now.

Everything here is from my Mum except the Hello Kitty items. I think I might try to find some cute pictures to put in this photo frame for my desk at work. I also got a penguin made of natural fibres. I found a link to the same one here.

I had some yummy chocolates that I made my boyfriend share with me. Feeling sluggish after the festive period I needed help, ha ha. I am yet to try, but very excited for these Tassimo Costa Latte's. My boyfriend is going to pay my car tax for the car he surprised me with at Xmas.

I also received some money from various people so if you want to see a haul of that when I eventually get to go shopping let me know.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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XMAS GIFTS 2014

Hi everyone. I hope you are doing well in 2015 so far. I know I am really late putting this up, but for those interested here I have a post showing you the presents I received for Xmas that I am of course very grateful for.

This beauty stash was from my Mum, friends and my boyfriend's Mum. I am so pleased that my Mum got me the Soap & Glory hamper :)

Some essentials for the home, plus a voucher which I am yet to spend. There are some naughty treats too including my amazing Tassimo machine. If you love coffee then trust me when I say you need this in your life. I have only tried two flavours so far. The Cadbury's chocolate which my boyfriend loves and the Costa Cappuccino which I crave constantly now.

My boyfriend and I said we were going to buy things for the house this year instead of personal gifts as we need a tumble dryer etc. Exciting I know!

While out Xmas shopping I spotted this jumper in the Dorothy Perkins sale and I saw some lovely soft lounge bottoms in Next for him. We decided to get them for something small to open Xmas day and I thought it would be sweet even though we knew what we were getting.

However ...............

When going to pick up my Mum for Xmas my boyfriend asked me if I wanted to drive. I said that I didn't want to drive his car. 

Basically I haven't driven in over 10 years and only drove for a couple of months a short distance. This is because I realised I wanted and needed a house more at the time than a car so I saved.

Since moving out I have craved getting another car for convenience and I am sick of waiting for buses in the rubbish weather. Lets be honest also not everyone you ride with are shall we say nice people.

Anyway I do ramble on. I think its obvious what my boyfriend did ........

Yes there were tears instantly and yes I did drive to my Mum's house. 

I now have to get over the fear I currently have of driving alone as I have only driven so far with my boyfriend in the car. 

Even though I passed my test many years ago I don't have much experience and feel like a newbie driver again.

One of my goals this year is to be confident in driving and to actually enjoy it. Any words of encouragement or tips if you felt the same as a newbie driver would be greatly appreciated below.

If you hadn't already noticed I have named my little car Squirt :)

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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XMAS STOCKING FILLERS

Hey lovelies. I have missed blogging until now this week as I have been so caught up in work as well as Xmas bits and bobs. 

On Tuesday we had our Secret Santa with our Xmas lunch. I was lucky this year to have a friend of mine buy for me. She chose well knowing I am a make-up addict so here is what I received.

MUA (MAKEUP ACADEMY):

BRONZE EYESHADOW

ULTRAMARINE NAIL POLISH

BRUNETTE EYE BROW PENCIL

CANDYFLOSS BLUSHER

LILAC BELLE MATTE LIPSTICK

The budget for our Secret Santa is £5 per person so as you can see you can still give or receive fabulous make-up items this Xmas. Great as stocking fillers or perhaps table top gifts.

Available at MUASTORE.CO.UK where there is currently a 3 for 2 on all eye products. You can also purchase from SUPERDRUG where if you spend £8 on MUA products you receive the limited edition Twelfth Night Palette (subject to availability). 

I have made up a starter make-up kit for my Mum this year as she never wears make-up, but wants to try it. I have picked up a few MUA products for her kit, but unfortunately the free palette was sold out :(

Why not share your favourite things to find in your Xmas stocking below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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SOAP & GLORY BARGAIN BUCKET

Hey loves and welcome to Beautiful Addictions. For those of you who haven't already picked it up Soap & Glory have their spectacular bargain bucket of treats available for you released today!!

Costing just £29 for over £75 worth of products!

So what's inside the box designed by Hattie Stewart?

HAND DREAM SUPER CREAM

ORANGEASM BODY WASH

BUTTER YOURSELF BODY LOTION

HEEL GENIUS

SUGAR CRUSH BODY SCRUB

WHIPPED CLEAN SHOWER BUTTER

THE RIGHTEOUS BUTTER BODY BUTTER

OFF YOUR FACE CLEANSING CLOTHS

SEXY MOTHER PUCKER LIPGLOSS LIP LACQUER IN CHARM OFFENSIVE

THICK & FAST SUPER VOLUME MASCARA

BONUS DRAWSTRING BAG

This is now sold out online and although the box came in 2 designs the version shown above is the only one left in stock.

So run to Boots stores now lovelies and grab this treat to gift someone this Xmas. You could even split some of the products up to gift separately or why not indulge yourself with the whole box ;)

For any family or friends stuck on what to buy me this Xmas please run to Boots for this now. I mean right now go on. Stop what you are doing and get it for me PLEASE :) XXXXXXXXXXX

Do let me know below if you have this already or plan to in the comments below.

Image not my own.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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LIMITED EDITION DERMALOGICA HEALTHY HOLIDAY SKIN TREATS

Hi sweeties. How has your weekend been so far? Snuggled and warm indoors, Xmas shopping or out partying the night away? We are all busy at this time of year what with attending festivities and checking Xmas gifts off our lists for friends, family, partners and why not sometimes ourselves ;)

Well loved skincare brand DERMALOGICA have released 5 limited edition gift sets for 2014. I have been lucky enough to receive two of the sets shown above.

OUR FAVORITES

Includes an oil busting pre-cleanser to remove make-up and impurities and a multi-active toner to hydrate and refresh. A skin hydrating booster fluid to relieve dryness and fine lines. A gentle cream exfoliant masque to help improve skin texture and a skinperfect primer to illuminate and brighten for flawless skin and/or makeup application.

ACTIVE MOIST

The light, oil-free active moist hydrates without leaving skin feeling greasy afterwards. The soothing oil-free conditioning gel eye make-up remover dissolves make-up including stubborn mascara without irritating the eyes. The antioxidant rich intensive eye repair helps replenish moisture, diminish fine lines and repair damage.

Other gift sets available are the skin soothing cream, super rich repair, body therapy essentials and the clear as day (and night) gift set which is not limited edition. You can view all of these here!

So if you are stuck for Xmas gift ideas or just want to treat yourself to some great skincare I think you should definitely check out this limited edition line while stocks last!

I have previously reviewed these 2 products included in 2 gift sets:

AGE SMART SKINPERFECT PRIMER ~ our favorites gift set.

CLEAR START BREAKOUT CLEARING FOAM WASH ~ clear as day (and night) gift set.

Let me know which of the products included in these gift sets are your favourites with reasons why in the comments below. Also tell me which ones you purchased.

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

Lilou et Loic Eden Rock Luxury Room Spray

Hi lovelies and Happy Thursday. I hope you are all well and looking forward to the weekend. With Valentines Day tomorrow and London Fashion Week starting tomorrow also I am sure there are lots of you out there with great plans. 

For Valentine's Day I think we will have a little shop together in Bluewater and spend the evening with good food and a movie. Sometimes life's indulgences are the simplest things. 

I have been sent this Lilou et Loic Eden Rock Room Spray for free to review. This unisex liquid product comes in a spray bottle adorned with Lilou et Loic's signature grosgrain ribbon. The scent is deep yet not heavy. Quite musky yet fresh and light. I think this would be a perfect gift for any man, woman or couple. The bow is easily removed if too feminine for some leaving behind a chic and classic bottle spray that won't look out of place in any room. This is a very sophisticated scent that both myself and my man will enjoy in our home. I will spritz it around when guests come too.

There are collections of Room Diffusers, Signature Candles, Emperor Candles 4 Wicks, Storm Lanterns, a Floating Candle Holder and a vast Bathroom Collection including hand, bath, shower and body products. 

There is so much that I want and the containers would be beautiful to keep and refill.

Lilou et Loic also offer a gift service where your chosen items can be elegantly wrapped, enclosed with a gift card of a personal message and if preferred sent directly to the receiver.

Lilou et Loic products are made from the finest oils and ingredients, presented in the highest quality hand blown glass containers. Accessible luxury for everyone.

I love the presentation and style of the Lilou et Loic products. The Luxury Bath Foam bottles look exquisite and the whole candle collection looks my cup of tea too.

To pamper yourself, your home or someone special you should check out Lilou et Loic. Although Valentines Day is almost here every day is a good day to give or receive a gift just because. Plus your Mum's I'm sure would appreciate a product or two this Mother's Day (Sunday March 30th)! It will come around sooner than you think!

Happy Valentine's to those celebrating tomorrow :)

Let me know your wish list products from the Lilou et Loic collections with reasons why in the comments below.

Love to you all