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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Birthday Presents & Thank You

Hi all and Happy Friday! It has been just over a couple of weeks since my birthday. On the day I spent some time with my Mum catching up on gossip and having lunch. Then I had a few hours chilling on my own painting my nails, drinking tea and watching YouTube videos. In the evening my boyfriend and I enjoyed a takeaway and we watched a film. He had bought me a cake, but we were so stuffed that we had some the next day. Sometimes the simple things are what please me :) He had already bought me my camera as my Xmas/Birthday present so putting my feet up and no cooking was all I needed from him. 

I did however receive gifts from family and friends so for those of you interested here are the lovely things I got.

A variety of cute, funny, rude and heartwarming cards.

Obviously you can never go wrong with me and beauty.

I love taking notes. It's a bit of an obsession for me as I like to be organised. This snuggly circle scarf with cute pom poms will keep me warm.

This cute mug and coaster will brighten any dreary day. Plus this bed warmer will keep me toasty at night.

I also received 3 bunches of beautiful flowers, 2 boxes of chocolates which I shared with my fella, vouchers and money. I am going to buy a camera case asap as I have a few events in February to attend which I will let you know more about soon.

As with any gift I am so grateful to my fella, friends and family.

Please let me know if you see any bargains that you think I might like in the comments below. Fashion, beauty or lifestyle wise.

Love to you all

Xmas Wish List: The Watch Hut & ASOS

Hi lovelies I hope you are well. Today I have a few products that are on my Xmas wish list to share with you. 

Etail PR informed me that The Watch Hut is giving away £300 worth of ASOS vouchers to one luck winner and a £100 ASOS voucher to the runner up. 

The idea is to feature a watch from The Watch Hut on your blog in a Xmas wish list. As the vouchers are for ASOS I decided to pick some items to add to my wish list from there.

Michael Kors Ladies Chronograph Watch ~ £218

Rosie Wonders Skull Tattoo A5 Notebook ~ £6.50

Pull&Bear Black Coffee Sweatshirt ~ £17.99

ASOS Biker Coat In Texture ~ £85.00

ASOS Skater Dress With Folk Embroidery Panels ~ £45.50

To check out the fab range at The Watch Hut check out this link!

For more information on Etail PR and this competition see this link.

Please note that this competition ends at 5pm today (Friday 15th November) !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let me know what your Xmas wish list picks are in the comments below.

Love to you all

Mother's Day 99p Presents

Hello loves. I have been up since very early this morning as I worked overtime today, but now I am ready for some blogging which I love :) I hope you are having a fun Saturday?

Today I have just a couple of wee gift ideas to give to your Mum this Mother's Day (10th March).

Left: 99p Stores Mother's Day Memo Block, Link

 Right: Card Factory Yummy Mummy Chocolate

These were 99p each and just little pressies to give Mum this Mother's Day. This year my Mum's birthday is on the same day so I think I might put some money in her Mother's Day card as she wants to paint her kitchen and buy her something else for her birthday. We will spend the day together, but I'm not sure what we will get up to yet. Mum loves keeping a notepad to hand and she definitely likes chocolate so I know these will be a win.

Have you got any present ideas for your Mum this Mother's Day? I am a bit lost as I have my Mum's birthday to think about too :s Any ideas please leave in the comments below.



Love to you all

My Birthday: Jan 2013

Hey Beautiful Beauty Addicts. This post is about my birthday which was yesterday. I love to see what other people are up to and what they like/dislike, but if this post is not for you I understand. 

I saw my Mum through the day which was lovely. We had lunch which included some chocolate cake she had bought me. Thanks Mum it was great :) We watched Magic Mike and had a giggle. If you haven't seen it damnnnnnnnn!

Later on in the evening I saw my fella's family. We had Chinese and birthday cake. It was a really good day. I felt relaxed and happy. I didn't need to go anywhere as I had great company which is better than any present. That being said I'm sure there are some of you that may want to see what I got so here it is.

My fabbo cards

The body puff has ears and a bow :)

These sets are different, but from the same collection

Ages ago I wanted the stud earrings that look like the bracelet, but I never picked them up. Wish I had now.

You probably can't tell from this photo, but Kitty has angel wings to match my halo. Stop laughing!

I have one more Hello Kitty item to show you, but I am saving that till last :)

Some really nice shades in this gift set

I do love a candle or two. These heart tea light holders are so cute.

I plan on putting the jewellery I am wearing most of the time on this stand. I use a side table at the moment as my dressing table because I don't have one so it will go there :)

For snuggling

Desk accessories to brighten up my working day. My poor friend also bought me a HMV voucher, but replaced it before my birthday with this one from Next. I also got money from a few people too.

Now onto the birthday cake my gorgeous fella had made for me by his brother's girlfriend.

To any Hello Kitty fan this is Kitty heaven. I was amazed and shocked when I saw this brought in to me. Excuse the holes and wax on Kitty's paw as this is where my 35 number candles were. I think @zeechik did an amazing job at creating this for my birthday. She creates wonderful cakes for all occasions and will give quotes if you contact her in the link shown.

So that was my birthday. It was a great day and one that I am very thankful for. I seriously want to thank everyone for the birthday wishes, lovely gifts, yummy food and great company. You all truly made my day special.



Love to you all

My Birthday Gifts

Hi Everyone. What a rubbish day it is outside, but at least I'm not at work I guess. I have gathered my birthday gifts together to show those of you that are interested.

The girls at work got me this when we went to the Mexican restaurant last Wednesday. Please see that post here :) They know I love Hello Kitty. They also bought two chocolate cakes. We were all too stuffed from the Mexican to eat them so I left one at work for the others to eat and took one home to share with my family.

These cards and gifts are from friends at work.

These eye shadows came in this dinky little bag. So cute. The compact mirror has my name on it. Love it!

A pretty matching bracelet and earrings.

I do love candles so these are great. This is a set of four candles with a fresh and subtle scent.

This is the first product I own from Front Cover Cosmetics. This compact is so compact (not making a joke here). It's great that it comes with a mirror. At first glance I thought these were eye shadows that came with a black liquid liner, but it is clear so that you can turn your eye shadows into eyeliner. I have a very similar eyeliner product from Eyeko, but I think it's fab that this comes with it and the handy sleeve cover too.

This Baylis & Harding England Skin Spa set is from my man's Mum. All products included are scented rose, ylang ylang & patchouli. There are so many products included and these drawers will be handy for storage. 

 Face Cloth, Body Butter, Rich Intensive Body Cream & Steam Shower Body Cleanser.

The pretty drawer unit all the products came in.

Exfoliating Body Mitt, Soap, Body Polish, Silky Hand & Body Lotion, Steam Cream Wash & Steam Shower Body Cleanser.

 Mum gave me money for my birthday, but she wanted me to have something to open so she got me these lovely gifts.

Mum knows I am always looking for ways to brighten up my desk at work so these Hello Kitty stickers and fun pens will come in handy :)

I have loved The Wizard Of Oz since I was a kid as my Dad did. Mum managed to find these Limited Edition Film Cells from the film. So cool! If I ever get my own blogging room these will be going in there :)

These clothes are all from Hollister which my man bought for me. I know how much they are because I picked them up at Xmas when I was with him. The vests are £20 each and the check shirts are £44 each. I almost put the shirts back as I wouldn't normally spend that much on this sort of thing, but they are great quality and fit so well. The vests fit nicely too.

I also received money from my team at work and my other half's family which is always handy :)

I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone that sent me a card and/or gave me a gift. I ♥ it all :)

I have only included prices of things that I know as I don't want to go searching because they were gifts. I hope you all understand :)

Love to you all