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February's GlossyBox | Unboxing

Hello Everyone and Happy Valentines day to you all!

I am a firm believer in you should show love all year round not just on the 14th of February but none the less I hope you're all being whisked away and wined and dined. We have decided this year to have  a nice relaxing day in the house having breakfast in bed and I think we're going to do some baking as a family! 

Earlier this week I received my monthly Glossybox and it's beautifully decorated with heart balloons and the quote, 'Love is in the air'. So I thought I would share with you what is inside the 'Beauty Soulmates' box!


So like I said earlier this box is so beautiful, let me know what you do with your subscription boxes once all the products are out because I think they're far too pretty to throw away!?


So when opening up the box you a greeted with the lovely white ribbon against the vibrant pink tissue paper! As this months box is they're Beauty Soulmates edition they've really thought about products that help make you feel and look beautiful! They've also added on their little card, "Don't let couples have all the fun this valentines Day, it's the perfect time to celebrate anyone and everyone who is special to you". 


So they are 4 full-size products in this months box and 1 luxury sized product too so you really are getting more than your moneys worth.


'With a water -activated bar of moisturising serum infused with marine extracts and shea butter, this razor hydrates skin after shaving and the five blades leaves legs super soft. Ri-Jean, Senior Brand Sales Manager


'The combination of natural and organic ingredients in Naobay's mask leaves hair soft, silky and easy to manage.' Alice, Beauty Editor


'These pretty floral tweezers are a makeup bag essential. The slanted edge makes them perfect for brow shaping and if you simply need to tame a few unruly hairs they're ideal for precision plucking.' Evie, Editorial Director


'Lip gloss is the one beauty product I'm never, ever without and I adore MUA's Power Pout Glaze because it provides a sheer, subtle hint of colour to my lips'. Coryn, Brand Campaign Manager


'I rarely go anywhere without a slick of eyeliner on and Kicka K's is perfect for painting on a cat eye (and it doesn't budge). The tip allows you to draw the most precise line or you can blend it out for a brown smokey eye. What's more, is it comes equipped with a built-in sharpener.' Jess, Graphic Designer.


So that is February's GlossyBox and it's definitely got all the products you need to pamper yourself and make yourself feel great!! Have you used any of these products? If so, let me know!

'Till next time ...
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Interview a Blogger, Jennyrossxo | Blog Series

Hello Again,

It's that time of the week where I interview a blogger and today's blogger is Jenny form Born to blend! Jenny is a lovely Make Up Artist and her blog is honestly fab! Let's get to know her better...

1. Tell us something about yourself and your blog?

 I'm Jenny, 24 and am a self taught Makeup Artist. My blog is mainly beauty based and will celebrate its first birthday in April this year.


2. How did you get into blogging? Did someone else inspire you?


I got into blogging as a way to share my passion and interests in beauty, makeup and fashion with others. I wouldn't say anyone has inspired me to start blogging as such but there's certainly people I look up to and think are great at what they do! 


3. What does blogging mean to you and why?


Blogging to me is a great way to focus your positive and creative energy. And also to connect with a wonderful, supportive, ever-growing community. 


4. I personally have almost stopped blogging so, What keeps you motivated?


 What keeps me motivated mainly, is my long term goal. Eventually I'd love to start YouTube and I find blogging a brilliant way to gain experience and knowledge for that. The blogging community and general positive comments keep me going when I'm having a down day (or week... Or month!).


5. Name some (one,two or three) of your favourite bloggers and tell us why they’re your favourite?


 Oh my God this is so difficult! Okay let's narrow it down - for fashion posts I love Amy | Saltandchic.com. For beauty I'd have to say Jenna | Beautyandthestyle.co.uk. And for a mixture between beauty, lifestyle etc I enjoy reading Jemma | Dorkface.co.uk. I love reading their blogs because I always feel their content is top quality, I have serious photography skills envy and their blogs are super easy to navigate around.

6. What do you do when you’re not blogging?
 I work full time in fashion retail, attempt to squeeze in any freelance work when I can, and I love nothing more than sticking on a film, grabbing a cup of tea, and chilling with my husband and pooch after a long day. We also purchased our first home last year so it's pretty much an on-going renovation project!


7. What are you most proud of when it comes to your blog?

(Without sounding big headed) I'm probably most proud of how much I've improved over the last 9 months in terms of actual content and also photography. 

8. Everyone has a favourite and a least favourite post, what are yours?

My favourite types of post to read and also write probably have to be monthly favourites posts. I love finding new products and reading others recommendations. My least favourite to write (this is really hard!) are I'm going to say makeup tutorial posts just because I'm terrible at describing what I'm doing or have done. And I infuriate myself because I continually find myself saying "does that make sense?!". 


9. As I’m mainly a beauty blogger I feel like I have to ask at least one beauty question so: If you could only use one kind of beauty product what would it be and why?


I'm going to be a super sensible Sally and say moisturiser! I think it's so important to keep your skin hydrated. But the Makeup Artist in me is going to say any product for brows is essential!


10. What would you say to someone who aspires to become a blogger?


 GO FOR IT!! Don't be pressured into finding a 'niche' and post about whatever it is that you love and are passionate about. Aim to inspire and spread positivity. Remember to engage and connect with your readers/audience. And most importantly, always stay true to yourself! 



Thank you to the beautiful Jenny for taking part!

Come back next Saturday to see who the next Blogger is.

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January Favourites! | Bit late!

Hello Again!!

Was it just me or does anyone else feel like January was here one minute then gone the next?! I feel like it's been a while since I have done a favourites post so here are my January Faves! 

Let's start with Make Up! First up is one of my Favourite things that I got for Christmas and it's the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette! Every day that I have been wearing eye shadow it's more than likely to have been from this palette. I have mainly been using Limit and Nooner (this name makes me laugh every time - such a child) they're such nice taupe colours and they work really well in my crease. I'm so glad I own this palette as the shades are amazing and the pigmentation is really spot on! 
A few other Make Up favourites have been the Soap and Glory Solar Power bronzer and my MAC lipstick in the shade Velvet Teddy! I have found myself grabbing for these two every day! I love the colour of Velvet Teddy, it's so buildable and I feel you can a achieve that Kylie Jenner look!

I have also been loving the Loreal Brow Artist Plumper which you can read all about in my Favourite product of the week post from a few weeks back Loreal Brow Artist Plumper. The most recent product that I have bought is the Maybelline New York SuperStay24 Make Up Locking Spray and I love it! (I know I say that all the damn time but trust me, if I say I love it - then I love it). I apply this when I have all my base products on (foundation, concealer, bronzer etc) and then I apply my eyeshadow and liner because I do feel that once this is on top of liner it stays wet for a long time so if you apply it before you don't get the panda look!


I have really been loving these little earrings from H&M, my Mum actually bought them for herself then gave them to me when she saw that I liked them (Thanks Mum) and that day I actually have a rather rude word spelt out and we thought it was hilarious so another Favourite I'd like to add in is, my Mum! My mum lives about 40 miles away from me so we don't get to see each as often as we'd like but when we do we sure do laugh! I love her - she's a favourite all year round! 

Another thing from H&M that I have basically been living in since I got it is this lovely olive green jumper (the photo gives it no credit so you can have a look here at it). It's super cosy and it's nice and over sized, Just everything that I look for in knitwear! 

A book favourite! This is the Life Changing Magic of Tidying by Marie Kondo! (thanks to my sister for letting me borrow this - you will get it back eventually). Now, I need to admit something here ... My name is Sarah and I'm a little bit of a hoarder! Don't worry I'm nowhere near the level that warrants a TV crew to come to my house but I just seem to keep everything. So I'm in need of help and so far this is making me want to de-clutter my house!

Now you're maybe wondering why my phone is randomly in this photo, it's because I've got two apps that I have been loving recently and they are Word Swag (I'm so down with the kids) and ColorStory which is the new app from the Beautiful Mess sisters, Elsie and Emma! 



  Word swag is a great free App for making      photo's with quotes or even like I have just  finished doing, typing up Twitter chat questions! I love all the different backgrounds you can choose from too - you should check this out!


ColorStory is along the lines of instagram but instead of just having filters (which by the way there is a heap of them but you do have to pay) but you can also add effects over your photos like light leaks! I have been clicking on this way more than instagram lately!





So they have been my January Favourites! Sorry they're a bit late but what can you do!! I'd love to see what you were loving last month!!

'Till next time ...
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Interview a Blogger, Lady Writes | Blog Series

Hello Again!!

Thanks for coming back to the Interview a Blogger series. Today's blogger is the lovely Chloe from Lady Writes!! Let's get to know her better!

1. Tell us something about yourself and your blog?

Well not everyone knows this but Lady Writes started last year as an anonymous dating blog - not the lifestyle blog that it is now! I wanted to document my hilarious dates as I slowly re-entered the dating world and it was a lot of fun (you can still find some of my 'rate a date' type posts in the archives!) But I quickly realised I didn't want to be limited to just one topic, so I relaunched and Lady Writes, as it is now, was born.


2. How did you get into blogging? Did someone else inspire you?


I started blogging 5 years ago and had a blog for the first three years of my sons life, but it was more geared in the mummy-blog arena but for various reasons I gave it up and took a break for a year. My day job as been specialised in Digital Marketing and Social Media for the last six years too, so that's another reason I got in to it personally as well as professionally.


3. What does blogging mean to you and why?


As a single mummy, childcare can be difficult at times so I don't get to just go out for a drink or meal with my friends whenever I like. Blogging has allowed me to meet some amazing friends who I can chat to on Twitter etc and interact with while I'm at home. So it's given me a virtual social life too which means so much! Plus it's my little corner of the internet, I invest my time heavily in it and I'm proud of it so it means the absolute world to me.


4. I personally have almost stopped blogging so, What keeps you motivated?


I think it's more that I love to write - that keeps me motivated. Plus I'm a right chatterbox so I've always got something to say! I think we all struggle with blogging-motivation at times, but when I get like that I just don't force myself to write - even if it means the blog goes a few days without a new post. Forcing it makes me less motivated.


5. Name some (one,two or three) of your favourite bloggers and tell us why they’re your favourite?


 I can't list only two or three! I have so many that I love to read and I'm always finding interesting posts through Twitter that take me to amazing new bloggers as well - so my list is always growing. I can't limit it to a couple!

6. What do you do when you’re not blogging?

Between working, blogging, doing my mummy-thing I've got family locally who I'm close to and friends I adore so I love to spend time with them. I'm also massively into scrapbooking and planners so I'll quite often spend hours doing that too.


7. What are you most proud of when it comes to your blog?


 I'm proud that people like it. I love to know that I write things people want to read, so every piece of feedback or interaction makes me so proud. I'm also really proud to be up for a UK Blog Award this year too!

8. Everyone has a favourite and a least favourite post, what are yours?

My favourite post - ahh man thats tough! I really enjoyed writing my 'If I Was Prime Minister' post and 'Facts About Me' and then recently I wrote 'The single Girls Guide to Netflix & Chill' which was one of my most successful posts...so I guess my favourites are the fun ones! My least favourite? Hmmm now that would be telling!


9. As I’m mainly a beauty blogger I feel like I have to ask at least one beauty question so: If you could only use one kind of beauty product what would it be and why?


Foundation, without a doubt. Foundation is the base for all other make-up, without it, what's the point? But please don't make me only ever wear just one item!


10. What would you say to someone who aspires to become a blogger?


Do it! Get into it, start somewhere and see where you end up - the journey is the fun bit!
Thanks to Chloe for taking part, I absolutely love your answers and you can tell that you love writing because you're so good at it!!

Come back next Saturday to see who the next blogger is.

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