April Favourites

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter

I've been faithfully purchasing this butter for ages. It has the Original Pink fragrance that I know and love so well, and has such a lovely texture that sinks in to the skin really nicely. The price is affordable for me at £10.50 as you get a nice big tub, plus there's often offers in Boots.

Cowshed Wild Cow Invigorating Travel Candle

This came as part of a set from Christmas. I decided to burn this one first because it was the scent that most grabbed me, and I'm so glad. Lemongrass, ginger and rosemary are the essential oils in Wild Cow, and combine to make a really gorgeous citrus smell. My only complaint is the £30 price tag for the full size, so I'll only be buying from this brand on sale.

Benefit They're Real

I've found my holy grail mascara! I can't commend They're Real enough. It does wonders for my lashes, is packaged stylishly, and has yet to clump on me! This is love. I'm okay with the £19.50 price tag. With it being a Benefit product, I don't think it's too bad.

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Pink Lemonade

I picked up two of the Lip Butters recently, but this is the shade I've been reaching for. I find it very wearable and very pretty. Just my colour, really. I'm more than happy to pay £7.99 for these.

Sinful Colors Cinderella

I got this free when Boots had their fabulous 3 for 2 offer. I liked Sinful Colors beforehand, but Cinderella completely took me by surprise. It is sheer, but it's such a pretty shade of blue with tons of pink shimmer. I can handle a few coats for this princess. At £1.99 who am I to argue?!

EOS Passion Fruit Lip Balm

Passion Fruit came in a set of two with Strawberry Sorbet which I purchased online for £8.99. These EOS balms are around £5-6 each, so this wasn't a huge saving but worth it, at least in my opinion. Both are more than fantastic, but I'm really loving Passion Fruit right now. They're so great just to throw in your bag!

Rimmel Stay Matte

This is a brilliant setting powder for foundation and concealer. Easily the best £3.99 I've ever spent!

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Review: LUSH Romance in a Stone

Isn't she beautiful? This lovely lady is a Limited Edition Retro product, meaning she is now unavailable! She's a little 'un and set me back £2.95, but was she worth it?

Here she is above fizzing away. Romance in a Stone is scented with rose and orange fragrances, with the added bonus of a generous helping of rose petals to keep her looking pretty.

Now we can see where those petals went! After the fizzing, I was left with a faint green tint to the bath water and the divine citrus scent. You also get a cute sonnet, but I took the scrap of paper for rubbish and threw it in the bin in disgust! This is why I should read up on my LUSH products before using...

Personally, I'm a fan. The scent was gorgeous and anything this pretty is worth paying for in my eyes.

My rating: ★★★★☆

NOTD: Essie Mojito Madness

For my very first NOTD post, I have for you a right beauty from Essie. This green cream/creme is from their Summer 2012 collection - Bikini So Teeny.

I must apologize for the quality of my photos. (These are just some quick snaps using my phone.) Mojito Madness is quite a bit brighter in person.

All photos are two coats of Mojito Madness, with one coat of Save The Nail 45 Second Coat.

 

Essie Nail Colour - £7.99 from Boots/Superdrug

Save The Nail 45 Second Coat - £6.95 from Boots

Essie is definitely my go-to for green, I have to say. I managed to snag this shade from Fragrance Direct for just £1.99 - bargain! 

Personally, I'm digging this particular shade of green. I wore this over the weekend at work and have never had so many compliments on my nails in my life! Bonus. :)

April Wishlist: Birthday Edition

Uh-huh, it's that time of the year! I'm not sure if I'm exited or terrified at the prospect of turning twenty... hm. Yep, in as little as thirteen days, I'll no longer be a teen!

Relax, Take a Bath | L'Occitane Limited Edition Happy Hands Trio Collection | Hayley Denim Dress

Philosophy Birthday Girl Beauty Gift Set | Real Techniques Core Collection | Nails Inc Bling It On Leather & Skulls

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire | Chocolate Orange Candle | Coral Contrast Panel Structured Bag

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Relax, Take a Bath

I'm not exaggerating when I say that LUSH is kind of a given in our family when it comes to gift giving. I'm still yet to try Twilight which is mainly why I'm lusting over this particular set. Other than that, how adorable is the Dorothy bubble bar? - £12.50 from LUSH

L'Occitane Limited Edition Happy Hands Trio Collection
I have heard amazing things about the L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream and to say that I am desperate to give this brand a go would be a huge understatement. This cute set includes Rose Petals, Mango Flower and Date Bouquet, all in 30ml. - £20 from ASOS

Hayley Denim Dress
This caught my eye in John Lewis, but I deserted it after deciding that I would never have a chance to wear it. I've since had a change of heart and now need this in my life! I'm just really digging denim right now, so I'm crossing my fingers for some decent weather some time soon! - £45 from Oasis

Philosophy Birthday Girl Beauty Gift Set
My purse hates this brand but the heart wants what the heart wants! I picked up Christmas Cookie back in January when Boots had their sale and although I've managed to ration it, I can't help but want more Philosophy. I'm keeping an eye out in TK Maxx either way. - £18 from John Lewis

Real Techniques Core Collection
I've been meaning to get a basic set of brushes for some time now but I'm having trouble parting with my money. I really fancy the look of this set and I've only heard good things so they may very well be the ones! Maybe someone will take pity on me and save me the pounds... - £21.99 from Boots

Nails Inc Bling It On Leather & Skulls
Now this is something I most certainly do not need. I'm a huge hoarder when it comes to nail polish and I cannot for the life of me say no to a gimmick. I just want it. *grabby hands* - £19 from ASOS

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire
I can just picture my mum shaking her head at me now in complete and utter despair. Yes, I do have those two Marc Jacobs to get through, and yes, I still haven't really touched my bottle of Vera Wang Glam Princess, but... look! Look how pretty. I've fallen for you, La Petite Robe Noire. - £59.50 (50ml) from The Perfume Shop

Chocolate Orange Candle
Just the thought of this candle makes me go weak at the knees. I'm a sucker for anything chocolate, as well as a firm fan of Bomb Cosmetics. I've got their Geranium and Red Poppy Glass Candle (from a local shop at a reduced price), but I rather like the look of their tins better. - £7.99 from Bomb Cosmetics

Coral Contrast Panel Structured Bag
I have to say, nothing has really caught my eye in River Island for quite some time. I tend to walk straight past in favour of Topshop. However, I stumbled upon this baby during a browse on their website. I've become quite attached to the more structured bags lately and I am just head over heels for that coral! - £37 from River Island