Anna Sui Gift Box

This Anna Sui purple butterfly Gift box/ tin is currently only £2.50 (normally £5) in the 2019 Black Friday sale. These tins (there are other designs available)measuring 127x43mm are a great way to gift small items and are also a present in themselves as they can be used to store jewellery etc, rather than wrapping paper which just ends up in the bin!! 

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Tada & Toy Ocean Loop Droplet Earrings

The Tada & Toy Ocean loop droplet earrings are currently in the Black Friday sale, £65 reduced to £45. I selected the rose gold Vermeil with tanzanite stones. The other options are sterling silver paired with blue chalcedony and gold Vermeil with milky aquamarine stones. The delicate chain loops fro the front stone and loops to the back of the earring. The earring look delicate and elegant. The stones are small but eye catching as the colour is vibrant. The earrings came in a small gift box and were delivered next day.  The butterfly backings aren’t hard to fasten in place despite the small chain loop. I really like these earrings, the loop makes them stand out from the traditional semi precious stone earring/stud. 

I purchased these earrings myself and the views expressed in this blog are my own 

Review: Rituals, The Ritual Of Hammam

Rituals have a beautifully packaged line of gift sets which focus upon a certain issue, purification, relaxation etc, I chose The Ritual of Hammam purification medium box (£29.95) as I wanted to try the hot scrub and the body mud - all the items in the gift box are available separately. 

 The five step Hammam ritual aims to cleanse the body and soul. (All the products are great for winter as they are infused with eucalyptus and rosemary to boost, invigorate and rejuvenate the senses).

The black soap is used first to cleanse the skin. Apply a thin layer then wash off . Although the colour of the soap can be a bit disconcerting, it didn’t stain my shower or towels and I did feel squeaky clean after using it!

Next apply the sea salt hot scrub either as a layer on top of the black soap or after the soap had been washed off to exfoliate. I could this enjoyable to use and have already repurchased a larger tub. The scrub feels invigorating and not too harsh on the skin. 

The purifying body mud is another of my favourites! Massage it on to the skin, leave to sink in for a few minutes then wash off. This step helps combat ageing and deep cleansed the skin. 

I found the foaming shower gel difficult to use as the part you press on is quite stiff and I have poor hand control. The product is a gel as it is squeezed out and transforms into a foam. The product itself is nice and very foamy- I have used it to create a foam on my bath water when I have been on holiday and forgotten my bubble bath.

The whipped body cream is the final step in the process and I shall review this separately as it isn’t part of this gift set. 

  I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in this blog are my own

#AD #win Review: Abelini Jewellery

Earlier this year Abelini Jewellery contacted me via my Instagram account to see if I would like to be gifted a piece of their jewellery as part of their #MyAbelini campaign. I selected a sample sterling silver Swarovski pendant and chain which I will be giving away via my Instagram account so the lucky winner can sparkle like a Christmas tree at all their Christmas parties!!!!

Based in the UK Abelini diamond Jewellery  is crafted in-house at their design studio by their highly skilled craftsmen. Abelini offer a wide range of designs in different metals and precious stones  all the jewellery is customisable according to your price point, carat or clarity of stone etc. They use the newest technology in order to ensure their designs and jewellery are flawless. Abelini is an ethically conscious company that only uses conflict free and ethically sourced diamonds. They over the best value for your money thanks to their global value chain which cuts out the dreaded middle man and by keeping overhead costs to a minimum, Abelini Jewellery is 78% cheaper than the high street. You can select your jewellery online or visit their studio in Hatton Gardens  London.

 The cut of the pendant ensures it sparkles brightly and catches everyone’s eye. It is surprisingly weighty and there is a necklace extender which lets you wear the necklace at different lengths. The Sterling Silver setting is a classic design ensuring that you can wear this timeless design for years to come. 

You can win this pendant via this Post on my instagram account just like, follow and get more entries by tagging friends. 

Rules:

Must like/ follow my ig account

Competition is open worldwide 

Competition opens on 25 Nov and closes on 4 Dec 2019 to ensure I can get the pendant to the winner in time for Christmas.  

Good Luck and have a wonderful Christmas 

Review & #win Disneyland Paris Elsa Hanging Ornament & Disney Store Elsa Singing Hanging Ornament

The Disneyland Paris Elsa Hanging Ornament is £9.99. Inspired by Frozen, Elsa stands in an open glass globe holding a sparkling snowflake. Her dress is glittery and there are snowflakes painted on the globe. She is made from resin and the globe is glass so it is fragile. There is a fluffy piece on top of the globe. The globe measures 9.5x8x7cm. 

You can win this ornament here (c/d 02 Dec Competition is open worldwide) Link

The Disney Store’s Elsa singing hanging ornament is £15 and can be personalised. Inspired by Frozen2 she sings Into The Unknown. Part of the Sketchbook Ornament Collection she stands at 11.5x6cm. There is a silver toned 2019 charm hanging from the chiffon loop. She is wearing a travel outfit and there is a swirl of leaves around her and at her feet.

You can win one Here  - same rules as above. 

                                   

                               

I purchased these items myself and the views expressed in this blog are my own 

Anna Sui Makeup Coffret Set III

Anna Sui Cosmetics  released two makeup coffrets as part of their holiday collection. I purchased Coffret Set III £30 as I liked the butterflies design on the vanity case. The aesthetic for this collection is selecting candies at a sweet store so the colour palette is bright, vivid and glittery. 

The pop vanity case is metal, with s metallic butterfly design.  It measures L207mm x W87 x H139mm. The lid has “Anna Sui” embossed it and the closure is a flip lock. I can fit quite a lot in the case and will keep my most recent purchases in it.

The mini makeup palette measures L85mm x W104mm. The lid of the palette has a  psychedelic butterfly on it. The colour story behind this year’s collection is picking candies from a candy store. The palette has a plastic removable overlay that resembles colourful candies.  The makeup is also candy like with brightly coloured glittery shades.  The blush is a peachy tone and the eyeshadows are glittery metallic gunmetal grey and black. The blush is lovely, adds just a hint of colour to the cheeks and isn’t patchy. The eyeshadows need a glitter eye primer or there is glitter fallout very quickly - you can see glitter on my glasses in the first picture. I prefer the eyeshadows once the glitter has fallen or been buffed out. The black can be used as part of a smokey eye look and the grey looks nice on its own or with the black. It is a shame that the pans are not removable/ magnetised  as I would have liked to put them in my other palettes. 

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in this blog are my own 

Paul & Joe Beaute Hand Mirror

Paul & Joe Beaute released a new hand mirror (£14) as part of their Christmas collection. The back of the mirror features the Gipsy, the cat belonging to Sophie Albou, the owner of P&J.  The mirror is really cute, and matches quite a lot of recent Paul Joe Beaute items. The mirror is functional and the handle easy to grip. My only gripe is the lack of a protective pouch to protect the mirror from potential scratches/damage.

I purchased this item myself and and the views expressed in this blog are my own