The very late What I got for Christmas post!

So I have been meaning to do this post since boxing day but for some reason I have been none stop busy! I haven't really done much but still haven't found the time to sit down and blog.

I am just going to show what things I was kindly given as gifts for Christmas. I was very spoilt this festive time so I am thanking everyone who gave me a gift.

2 pairs of thermal tights, one grey and one black.

Christmas robin socks.

Cream scarf and glove set.

Mustard hat.

Reindeer grey and silver scarf from Next.

2 umbrellas, one hello kitty and one tote.

Christmassy jumper from Primark.

Radley leather bag.

Tova Summer perfume from QVC.

Monu Rescue Balm from feel unique.

Leighton Denny duo crystal nail file set from QVC.

Loverdose perfume.

Tangle Teezer aqua splash from QVC.

OPI Skyfall mini collection which came with a full size colour from the collection.

Super sized Elemis Melting Cleaner from QVC.

Galy Hayman  Eye lift gel from QVC.

Gatineau floracil eye makeup remover from QVC.

Florelli makeup bag.

2013 Diary.

101 Dalmatians bluray.

Ministry of Sound 90's Anthems CD.

Mirror trinket box.

Luggage strap.

Luggage scales.

Eye mask and ear plugs.

Google Nexus and screen protector.

Yankee candle, holder, plate and shade.

Clare stickers and keyring!

So that's it! All of what I got I will use so I was super happy on Christmas day! You can see where my mother buys all my presents from can't you!

I was so surprised with my nexus which my boyfriend bought me. I would have been happy with just a card but he super spoilt me!

I have a few Christmas blog swaps to post about which hopefully will be posted soon!

Hope you are all having a good start to 2013, I can't wait for next Christmas already!

OPI Nail Envy Matte Review

My nails are and always have been rubbish! Until I tried OPI Nail Envy Original. When using it correctly and religiously it makes my nails long and strong. However, I came to the end of my bottle and I could not face spending the £18.55 price tag for another bottle! So I just went a bit crazy with nail polish for 2 months. Now my nails are in a poor state.

On Christmas day I opened this little beauty and jumped for joy! Now I can try the matte version and get my nails tip top for the new year!

OPI Nail Envy Matte - £18.55 (*Click*)

As you can see the Matte version is a whitish cloudy polish where the Original is clearer but a little yellowy. With the Original I found that by the end of the week my nails did look a bit discolored from all the layers of polish.

How to use -

With both products you have to apply 2 coats onto bare clean nails, then every other day apply another coat. After a week of doing this remove with OPI Nail Polish Remover (£7.30) with cotton wool and start again.

My nails before applying the OPI Nail Envy Matte -

Short brittle, splitting and pealing!

After applying 2 coats onto clean nails -

As you can see my nails do look a bit neater but aren't overly shiny. With the original they go a lot glossier. You get a much more natural look with the Matte, if anything they just look buffed!

Nails after a week of applying every other day -

Looking longer but a little bit shabby! I have been to Rome sight seeing in the cold every day and forgot to take hand cream!

Removed with OPI Remover -

Nails after filing and re-applying -

My nails had grown longer but because they had peeled before I applied the first coat of Nail Envy, when I removed it I needed to file the tips down where they had flaked. The next time I have to remove the treatment I don't think I will need to file them as much so they will start to look longer. I think you can see from the first picture to the last a definite improvement. Less peeling and they look healthier. 


I think I do prefer the Matte to the Original as it gives a more natural look and doesn't go as yellow as the Original. As for the performance...I feel they both do exactly the same job.


I will definitely be purchasing the Matte once I have used this bottle up no matter how much it pains me to pay the price!

Loves xxx

Present for Mummy and Baby

So when thinking of what to get my friends baby for Christmas I was uninspired by all the same old baby clothes and toys and lets be honest, he's not even 6 months old so he would give a monkeys anyway!

So in the end I decided to treat mummy and baby with these products (and secretly I want them myself!)...

L'Occitane Mum & Baby Cleansing Gel 300g -£13.50
L'Occitane Mom & Baby Cream 50g - £12.50
L'Occitane Bonne Mere Soap Milk 125g - £4.50


(I haven't given it them yet!) 
I hope they like!


Loves xxx

Yes...I ADORE CHRISTMAS!

I love Christmas because it means getting together with friends and family and just appreciating what we have.

Obviously the food, presents, sparkliness and merriment helps!

So here are a few things which I love about the holiday season...

Christmas wishes to you all!!!

xxx