Xmas Gifts To Me

Hey everyone. I am sorry that it has been a while since I posted on Beautiful Addictions, but I hope you forgive me. I had to pick up Xmas gifts all the way up to Xmas Eve while feeling a little rough and then we were out visiting as well as having family and friends over like most of you I'm sure. So today I thought it would be cool to show you my Xmas gifts that I love, but there is one that I am so excited about :)

My SONY NEX 5T camera is amazing. I have been lusting after a new camera for so long, but never really had enough money to buy one of this standard. My man however stepped up and bought this for me as a Xmas/birthday present as my birthday is in January. I did get a bit emotional lets just say. I was also given a memory card from his family later that day which almost set me off again. I have been trying to learn all the parts of the camera so please bear with me while I try to improve. I am figuring out the video too as I am going to attempt uploading YouTube videos in 2014 :) This photo was taken with my Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FS15 camera. It has served me well so far (thanks Mum) and it will still come in handy I'm sure because it is so compact and takes pretty good photos. I would totally recommend it if you are new to blogging or just want something simple to use that takes good quality photos.

My Mum bought this cake stand which I thought would be fun to display most of my presents on. Beauty treats galore!

More beauty with a little Hello Kitty in the mix.

Vouchers and money never go out of fashion right!

Some home decor and note books for blogging.

Beauty essentials

My amazing Katy Perry Killer Queen fragrance that I have wanted since I received a sample in my GlossyBox, a snuggly hat and an American Eagle Outfitters t-shirt that was bought for me in New York.

Yummy chocolate and gloves to scrub the dishes as well as myself.

Apologies for the composition of this photo, but it was only meant to be a test shot. I just thought you might want to see my tree :)

So that is all of my lovely presents. I have my secret Santa present to collect when I return to work on Monday as I took some last minute time off to get things prepared in time for Xmas.

I hope you all had a great time and that you are still in good spirits. If you have any photography and/or camera tips I would be most grateful if you could leave them in the comments below.

Do any of you have New Years Eve plans? If yes, let me know also what you are getting up to.

Love to you all

Dark Romance GlossyBox

Hi there my loves and yay for Friday :) Today I have my latest GlossyBox products to show you. This box is titled Dark Romance as with Halloween and the winter months creeping up on us it's time to delve into the dark side.

MeMeMe Cherub's Blush Cheek & Lip Tint, £5.50 for 12ml

A tint to add a flirty flush to the cheeks and/or lips. 

For cheek application smile and place a small amount of the liquid on the apple of your cheeks then quickly and gently blend in an upwards motion, following your cheekbone. You can also apply to the lips with the small applicator brush to add a flush of colour that will last all day.

There is a slight scent to this product which I can't quite make out, but I don't find it offensive. The shade is a little more pink in tone than it looks in the bottle, but it definitely has that flushed glow.

Katy Perry Killer Queen Fragrance, £29.50 for 50ml ~ Available at Boots, Superdrug, The Perfume Shop & The Fragrance Shop

Inspired by a Queen’s scepter, the distinct jewel-shaped bottle portrays sexy sophistication and lawless luxury. The bottle is enhanced with a rich gold crown cap showcasing a custom crest capturing Katy Perry’s playful essence – regal cats, a music clef, and a dagger.

Top Notes: Wild Berry, Dark Plum, Bergamot.

Middle Notes: Red Velvet Flower, Natural Jasmine Sambac, Rainbow Plumeria. 

Base Notes: Cashmeran, Natural Patchouli Heart, Liquid Praline. 

"When I was creating Killer Queen, I was really inspired by the idea of a strong, confident woman in power and that is exactly what I hoped to put into this fragrance, something that brings out the power inside of you"

Katy Perry

Ooh yeah I like this perfume. It's warm, strong, sensual and powerful all at the same time. It's a very empowering fragrance that I will enjoy wearing for sure so thank you Katy Perry. This definitely has Katy's stamp on it.

Monu Illuminating Primer SPF 15, £24.95 for 50ml

Formulated with light reflective and soft focus technology to brighten the complexion and add instant sheen and radiance. Used alone, gives skin a smooth flawless finish. Provides an excellent base for make-up. Paraben free formulation.

After cleansing and toning apply to the face and neck using gentle upward movements every morning.

This feels like a really silky cream on my hand that blends into the skin easily. It has a slight glow, but I am not sure how much if at all this will show through make-up. It has a very faint creamy scent.

Premae Multi-Vit Smoothie Serum, £22.50 for 50ml

This lightweight shine-control serum is silky yet mattifying. This blended formula offers a comforting barrier cream to soothe redness, and smooth the uneven texture, perfect for applying makeup on top. 

Top Tip: Squirt 2 pumps onto the back of your hand, followed by your desired liquid foundation and mix together with a foundation brush to create a hypoallergenic, natural BB Cream!

I would say this feels like a cream with a slight gel consistency. It has the same lemongrass scent that I did not care for in the Premae Harmony Balm. I will however still try it out, especially as I am intrigued about how it claims to be able to turn foundations into BB Creams by mixing them together. On the information card it advises to apply this before moisturising, but the GlossyBox website says after moisturising so I guess it can be used as serum and/or as a make-up primer?

Eva Cosmetics Mystic Diamond Argan Oil, £22.70 for 100ml

Argan oil and diamond powder. 

Benefits: 

Gives sublime shine and volume, adds unique nutrition and prevents frizzy hair.

Pour a small amount into your hand, spread it evenly through wet hair, dry your hair and apply another small amount if it’s needed.

I am not sure if I am meant to pull to top off or pierce the lid on this product so if anyone knows help a girl out :)

In addition to the products there is the edition of the October GlossyBox magazine which I enjoyed on my lunch break the other day.

So far the stand out product for me has been the Katy Perry fragrance. I will be adding this to my Xmas list for sure.

For more information on the UK GlossyBox click here and for the US GlossyBox click here.

Which products did you receive in your GlossyBox this month? Are you impressed so far? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all