Hugo Boss Jour Pour Femme Review | Christmas Gift Guide

Hey girlie's!!!

Since I've really been getting into the Christmas spirit recently I thought I would come back today to do another Christmas gift idea post. Say hello to the new sophisticated fragrance for woman, Hugo Boss Jour Pour Femme*. 

This new fragrance from BOSS which sees Gwyneth Paltrow the ambassador of, was created to show the three important female facets.... 

The Light Facet
"The succulent citrus freshness of the grapefruit flower and lime emulates the vibrancy of the first rays of light, radiating a positive sense of anticipation." 

The Inspiring Facet
" A beautiful white bouquet of freesia and Lily of the Vally lies within the heart of this fragrance, showcasing the beauty and variety that can be created using just one simple colour-perfectly representing the endless possibilities in every woman's life. The addition of honeysuckle, known for needing bright lights for its flowering tips, represents the BOSS woman reaching to pursue all the possibilities the day may bring."

The Elegantly Composed Facet
"A richer, muskier finish – with earthy notes of white birch and creamy amber – ensures a feeling of softness and mirrors the unique feminine strength and ability to always approach the day and its possibilities with elegant composure."

The fragrance is described as being an elegant floral/fruity fragrance and is inspired by the first light of day. For me Hugo Boss Jour is a very fresh/fruity scent, that when first spritzed can come off quite strong but dulls down to a lovely elegant fragrance and isn't overpowering in the slightest. Jour is also a very versatile fragrance, meaning your not restricted on where and when you can use it, it's a great all rounder, which personally I prefer as I feel I can make the most out of the fragrance. As for Jour's lasting power... Well, like most BOSS fragrances the lasting power is phenomenal, the scent lingers all day and it's one of those scents that always complimented on too.

Hugo Boss Jour fragrant notes are...

Top notes: Grapefruit Flower and Lime. 
Middle notes: Freesia, Lily of the Valley and Honeysuckle.
Base notes: White Birch and Amber.

The packaging of Jour is very classy and elegant, the outta box is simple and gold with the bottle being made up of white opaque glass with a gold trim around the top, the perfumes cap has a gorgeous crystal effect which I think really sets it off.

Overall I love Hugo Boss Jour, its certainly a perfume that most woman would enjoy, so if your looking for something a little extra to add into a loved ones stocking this Christmas or if your struggled to choose which scent to go for this Christmas I'd highly recommend Jour, its certainly not a disappointing scent.

The RRP of Hugo Boss Jour is £35.00 for 30ml/ £49.00 for 50ml and £63.00 for 75ml's. There is also a shower gel, body lotion and deodorant to choose from too.

Happy Christmas Shopping Girlie's!!! 

Giorgio Armani Si | Eau De Parfum | Review

Hey girlie's!!!

I've never done a perfume review on my blog before so I thought a great way to start would be to introduce you to Giorgio Armani Si*, I do love a good ole Giorgio Armani perfume. Si is Giorgio Armani's latest perfume release which came out nationwide in August this year, it claims to be chic, modern and elegant and my goodness it lives up to those claims and smells lovely, it's definitely one to put on your Christmas list girlie's!!!

Firstly the perfume comes in a simple, yet elegant glass bottle with a gold trim around the neck and the base of the bottle. As for scent... To me Si has a rather strong passion fruit scent,  its definitely fruity, with a kick of vanilla. It really does remind me of a fruity version of Emporio Armani Diamonds which is my all time favourite perfume. As for how Si drys down and lasts... I certainly found that the longer you wear Si the nicer the fragrance gets which is slightly bizarre but great none the less ha ha, I could also smell Si on me all day and I got complimented a few times by customers at work about how nice I smelt as I walked past them, the scent really does linger and isn't too overpowering at all considering that I found it to be quite a strong perfume.

As I'm terrible at detected the correct scents I have added Si's fragrant notes....

Top Notes- Zesty citrus notes of bergamot and mandarin oil blend beautifully with the floral note of cassis nectar.

Heart Notes- Jasmine and rose provide a strong floral heart with a flash of citrus from neroli.

Base Notes- Vanilla, patchouli and woody notes provide a creamy and sensual base.

Overall I do really like Si, it looks nice in the bottle and very luxurious, it smells gorgeous and wears lovely, the only downside for me is the hefty price tag, with its smallest bottle of 30ml costing a whopping £37.40!!! To me Si is certainly something I'd have to buy as a special gift for a loved one, It's also a perfume that my mum would probably call her 'posh' perfume which will only come out on special occasion's ha ha. 

You can buy your Giorgio Armani Si Eau De Parfum on the Escentual website for £37.40 for 30ml, £53.55 for 50ml and £72.25 for 100ml, there are various gift sets available too.

Have you tried Giorgio Armani Si yet??? What did you think??? I'd love to know girlie's.

China Glaze | Loft-Y-Ambitions Review

Hey girlie's!!!

I seem to go nail polish crazy in the Autumn, and I just cant seem to resist a good berry tone shade, so say hello to China Glaze Loft-Y-Ambitions*.

Loft-Y-Ambitions* is a gorgeous deep, Burgundy shade perfect for this time of year, it also has ever so slight micro shimmers running through it that are only really visible in the bottle and not on the nails. You may notice this shade is very similar to Short & Sassy but without Short & Sassy's strong metallic sheen. Loft-Y-Ambitions applies really well without any bubbling or streaks and needed 2 coats to be completely opaque. The only downside to this polish is how darn fast it chipped, I used a standard topcoat and it was only on my nails 2 days before they could of done with completely re doing, I would definitely recommend a very good/strong top coat with this polish otherwise I'll think you'll be disappointed with its lasting power.

Overall I adore Loft-Y-Ambitions gorgeous autumnal colour but its lasting power really lets it down for me. I will just have to remember to apply a really good top coat when I use this shade again.

You can buy Loft-Y-Ambitions for £8.95 from beautychamber.co.uk, they have lots of other China Glaze polish shades to choose from including some sale polishes from just £5.00, what a bargain and great for stocking fillers for Christmas.

Have you tried Loft-Y-Ambitions before??? What did you think??? I'd love to know beaut's.

NOTD | Dark Vampy SensatioNail Nails

Hey girlie's!!!

Today I'm back with my second nail of the day post, I'm rather enjoying doing these he he. So since Halloween is fast approaching I thought I would do a classic dark nail but still add a little sparkle, as I do love me some sparkle he he.

You may or may not know I'm currently addicted to using my SensatioNail Gel Polish Kit, I just love that feeling of salon quality nails that don't chip, lift or smudge that I can do in the comfort of my own home, and what's best is they last a whopping 2 weeks!!!

If you are interested in SesatioNail and want to know more information on their kits and gel polishes you can check out my full review on the Starter Kit here and you can see my first NOTD post featuring SesatioNail here.

Anywhooo onto the shades I've gone for today...

Dusk Til Dawn
Dust Til Dawn is a shade I'm in love with right now, its that kind of shade that looks different when your in different lights, sometimes it can look like a very dark burgundy/red, sometimes slightly black and also a very deep purple shade, its just brilliant!!! It has a gorgeous glossy finish and looks fabulous for this time of year, especially if you want something dark and vampy for Halloween but still classic/classy looking. Dusk Til Dawn is one of SesatioNail's Limited Edition Gel Polish shades, so if you love it as much as I do, snap it up quick before they all sell out.

Silver Glitter

I always have to add some sparkle to my nails so this time I thought I'd paint on some cute glittery tips just on my thumbs and little fingers, its a nice way to add some sparkle without it being too much. I thought the silver went really well with this deeper nail shade, gold glitter would also create a nice look with Dusk Til Dawn too.

I thought I would also include an easy way to remove your gel manicure at home without damaging your natural nails, if you do try to peel your gel manicure off you are risking damaging your natural nails. The best thing to do is....

1. Soak some cotton wool in some acetone.
2. Place the soaked cotton wool on the nail, then wrap with foil and leave for around 10 minutes.
3. Remove the foil and your gel manicure should be nice and soft and easy to just lightly scrape off with a manicure stick. It's key to remember that gel manicures wont damage your natural nails as long as your using the right procedure to remove the manicure!!!

Overall I just cant get enough of the SensatioNail Gel Polishes, the fact they look and feel so professional really impresses me and the lasting power is just incredible. You can buy your Gel Polishes on the SensatioNail website for £12.50 each.

I hope you enjoyed my second NOTD post girlie's!!!

Festive Yankee Candle Haul

Hey girlie's!!!

You may or may not know I have a very serious addiction to candles, I just love them, and as Autumn/Winter has finally arrived its the perfect excuse for me to go out and see what gorgeous spicy festive candles I can find.

Anywhooo here's the sweet smelling treats I picked up....

Cinnamon Stick Sampler £1.30

Cinnamon Stick is an essential in my house during Autumn/Winter, its got that gorgeous spicy clove/cinnamon scent that makes your house smell all cosy and warming. Cinnamon Stick is also one of Yankee Candle's 'offer of the month' candles, so it currently has 25% off, whoop.

Christmas Memories Sampler £1.80/Tart £1.25 *New Scent*

Christmas Memories is one of the new scents from Yankee Candle this year and it certainly doesn't disappoint, I love it and I can see that its going to be my go to candle over the festive season. It literally has every scent that you associate with Christmas all piled into one candle. It smells like sweet/spicy baking with a hint of mandarin and cloves, it's just amazing!!!

Sparkling Cinnamon Sampler £1.80

Sparkling Cinnamon really doesn't differ much from Cinnamon Stick, It's slightly less spicy and not as strong as Cinnamon stick, so if you like mild cinnamon scents this candle will be for you. 

Cranberry Ice Sampler £1.80

Cranberry Ice is a refreshingly sweet scent that bursts with the scent of frosty cranberry's, in a nutshell, to me it just smells like a pimped up version of the cranberry sauce we have with our Turkey on Christmas Day ha ha.

Snowflake Cookie Sampler £1.80 *New Scent*

Snowflake Cookie is another new scent from Yankee Candle this year and it really reminds me of the Christmas Cookie candle but Snowflake Cookie has more of a sweet icing scent, so if you love sweet sugary scents you will love to burn Snowflake Cookie.

Black Cherry Small Jar £6.29

I know this isn't a festive candle but Black Cherry is my all time favourite scent from Yankee Candle, I always have to repurchase it as soon as I run out. It has the most delicious rich cherry scent and it honestly makes my house smell incredible. If theres one Yankee Candle that id urge your girlie's to try its Black Cherry he he. The Black Cherry candles are also on Yankee Candles 25% off offer so stock up while you can girlie's.

And there you have it, my Festive Yankee Candle Haul. I hope you girlie's enjoyed this different style of post from me but I just wanted to share some of the new festive candles  Yankee Candle have brought out this year.

Are you addicted to Yankee Candles like me??? Whats your favourite scent??? I'd love to know!!!

The Fragrance Shop Discovery Box | 4th Edition | Review

Hey girlie's!!!

Today I'm back with something abit different, a gorgeous smelling fragrance box!!!! 

Some of you may or may not know that The Fragrance Shop have their very own fragrance box called 'The Discovery Club', it's very much like a beauty box but with high end perfume samples inside. The box costs just £5.00 per quarter, with a yearly subscription costing just £25.00, what a bargain!!!

Each 'Discovery Club Box' contains six perfume sample vials and a snazzy booklet with £60.00 worth of perfume vouchers inside, each voucher giving you £10 off each perfume sample you received in your box, brilliant!!!

Usually a perfume sample box is something I wouldn't even go for, but at this time of year it's certainly great to have. With Christmas fast approaching this box is a great way to smell and sample perfumes that could be potential prezzies for your family and friends, I don't know about you, but sometimes it can be abit awkward in shops asking to smell alot of fragrance's so this box helps you sample some scents in the comfort of your own home, plus you have the extra vouchers to help you save the pennies too!!!

This month is The Discovery Clubs 4th Edition Box, inside are 5 ladies fragrance's and 1 fragrance for the man in your life he he.....

Hugo Boss Jour

Hugo Boss Jour is such a lovely sophisticated fresh scent and its great for daytime wear. I love that it's not too strong or overpowering either, there's nothing worse than a strong scent that gets on the back of your throat, yuk. The full size bottle of Jour retails for £34.50 30ml, £48.50 50ml and £62.50 for 75ml's.

Giorgio Armani Si

I love a good ole Giorgio Armani scent I find they really do make a nice perfume and Si doesn't disappoint. If you like fruity scents then your going to love this as it has a very strong passion fruit scent to it, I've also found that the longer you wear Si the nicer the fragrance gets which is slightly bizarre but great none the less ha ha. The full size bottle of Si retails for £43.50 30ml, £62.50 50ml and £84.50 for 100ml's.

Loewe Aura

I absolutely love this Loewe Aura scent, its quite a musky scent and definitely smells very luxurious and expensive he he. The full size bottle of Aura retails for £53.50 40ml, £72.50 80ml and £88.50 for 120ml's.

Lancome La Vie Est Belle

Now this is my absolute favourite out of the entire box, and if you like a nice sweet scent your going to love La Vie Est Belle!!! Ive used my little sample up already and this scent id definitely going on my Christmas list ha ha. The full size bottle of La Vie Est Belle retails for £38.50 30ml and £54.50 for 50ml's.

Elizabeth Arden Untold

The scent of Elizabeth Arden's Untold I actually really like, its quite sweet but there's definitely a hint of floral in there, its a really sophisticated scent too. Personally i think this is more of a mature scent, and definitely a fragrance I know my mum would love. The full size bottle of Untold retails for £34.50 30ml and £47.50 for 50ml's.

Gucci Made To Measure For Men

And lastly the Men's scent from the box, this pleased my boyfriend alot, its always nice when the men in your life can have a little treat from our girlie beauty boxes so they don't feel left out ha ha. Gucci Made To Measure is definitely a very spicy sexy scent for men, my boyfriend loved it so I think that's another crimbo gift sorted he he. The full size bottle of Made To Measure retails for £36.50 30ml, £48.50 50ml and £64.50 for 90ml's.

Overall I think the Discovery Club Box is a great idea for anyone who's really into their perfumes or if you want gift idea's this is the perfect way to trial them out and get your money off vouchers. 

You can sign up for your Discovery Club Box on the Fragrance Shop website, its just £5.00 every quarter, and your free to have your membership as long as you like as you can cancel at any point with no strings attached.

Let me know your thoughts on the Discovery Club Box girlie's!!!

Spray a little happiness!!!

P.S. This post does contain a PR sample. This does not affect my opinion of the product.

Nanshy Luxury Brush Set | Review

Hey girlie's!!!

A good make up brush is key in my everyday make up routine as the quality of the make up brushes really does makes a difference in your make ups finished look, so say hello to Nanshy!!!

Nanshy are a make up brush and accessories brand that I got introduced to a while back and ever since I've been addicted to their great quality brushes!!! The Nanshy Luxury Makeup Brush Set features all the best make up brushes you'll need for creating a polished, complete, natural look!!! No matter your level of artistry, the gorgeous luxury brush set will make an immense difference in your make up application leaving you with a flawless finish. A great thing to also take note of is that all of the Nanshy brushes including this 13 piece brush set are synthetic, cruelty free, 100% vegan and have antibacterial bristles, which I think is great and makes all the difference!!!

As I said the Luxury Brush Set contains 13 brushes including a Liner Brush, Small Shadow Brush, Crease Brush, Shadow Brush, Fluffy Shadow Blending Brush, Concealer Brush, Eyelash/Eyebrow Spoolie, Angled Brow Brush, Angled Shadow Brush, Angled Blush Brush, Foundation Brush, Powder Brush and a Powder/Foundation Brush. The kit also comes with a gorgeous elegant brush bag to keep your brushes organised and safe from damage, the brush bag is also great for travelling as it's as small as a clutch bag so it wont bulk out your luggage or your handbag if you choose to take your brushes with you on the go.

 The one thing I literally cant get over when it comes to these brushes is how soft and dense each brush is, I've literally never felt make up brushes that are so soft in all my life. Because of the Nanshy brushes softness they feel amazing to work with and aren't rough or harsh on the skin at all. The brush design is also so unique, with each brush having a some what sculpted handle which enables you to have a great grip for a more comfortable application.

As for how the brushes wash up... There was no shedding what so ever, although I do take caution when washing my brushes, if you are quite rough I would assume you may lose the odd bristle or two but then again that would be the case for any brush, the brush bristles also go back to their bright white 'new' looking state after their washed.  

Overall I think Nanshy have triumphed with their Luxury Brush Set, they are definitely gorgeous brushes that I think look alot more expensive than they actually are and they feel so luxurious too, its definitely a brush set that most of us make up obsessed girlie's need in our lives!!! 

You can buy the Nanshy Luxury Brush Set from Amazon and beautystore4u  for £29.95, what a bargain for 13 great quality brushes and a brush bag!!!

Have you tried any Nanshy brushes before??? I'd love to know what your favourite brush by Nanshy is!!!

P.S. This post does contain a PR sample. This does not affect my opinion of the product.

Collection's Gothic Glam Lipstick in Seduction | Review

Hey girlie's!!!

Recently I've been going rather gaga over Autumnal makeup, anything with a slight hint of the shade berry in I just have to buy, and surprise surprise I've made yet another cheeky little lipstick purchase he he.

Collection have recently launched their Gothic Glam Collection which consists of 3 lipsticks and 3 nail polishes, all of which have that deep dark autumnal theme. I opted for the shade 'Seduction' a raspberry shade with pinkie undertones, its the most beautiful colour and great for this time of year. 

I was surprised how nice the formula of 'Seduction' is, its so creamy, moisturising, highly pigmented and glides on the lips with ease. The lasting power was also brilliant, the lipstick lasted around 4-5 hours without any touch ups at all and didn't dry my lips out either. The only slight downside with this lippy is when the lipstick does start to fade it clings slightly to the contours of your lips, so just look out for that. 

Overall I'm super happy with Collection's Gothic Glam offering and I'm certainly going to go back for the other 2 shades in the collection, I'm so naughty!!! The quality really is great and the lipsticks are so affordable too, retailing at just £2.99 each!!! I think 'Seduction' is the perfect shade for this time of year, whether you want to wear it glam on a night out or wear it with natural makeup during the day you cant go wrong, its such a wearable shade.

Have any of you girlie's tried anything from Collection's Gothic Glam Range??? I'd love to know!!! 

Birchbox October 2013

Hey girlie's!!!

Today is a very exciting day, why you might be asking??? Well... I got my very first Birchbox and I couldn't be happier with it's contence.

You may be wondering if I will still be doing my monthly Glossybox unboxing post's, sadly I wont, after the October box I almost immediately unsubscribed from them. I had been umming and arhing for some time as to whether i wanted to switch beauty boxes and after Glossyboxe's constant disappointment recently the time had come to say farewell....

Anywhooo onto the little treats I received inside my October Birchbox... 

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 14.7ml

Firstly..WOW!!! I honestly couldn't believe it when I saw a Laura Mercier product in my box let alone it being a Tinted Moisturiser!!! I received the shade 'Sand' which I did think was going to be slightly too dark for me, but thank goodness it's not. The Tinted Moisturiser has a sheer, lightweight formula that will add a gorgeous healthy glow to the skin whilst moisturising at the same time, it also has the added bonus of SPF 20. I literally cant wait to start this little beauty. The full size of the Tinted Moisturiser retails for £33.00 for 40ml.

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Skin Exfoliant 7.5g

I'm really looking forward to this Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Skin Exfoliant, I've heard so many good things about it. This skin exfoliant is packed full of crystals and lactic acid and will polish away dead skin cells to brighten up all skin types, reduce the appearance of fine lines, acne marks and discolouration. All you have to do is pop a small amount onto damp skin, massage gentle for 1-2 minutes and then rinse. This sounds like a great little product to try and very luxurious too. The fill size of the Skin Exfoliant retails for £67.00.

KMS California Silk Sheen Styling Creme 50ml

I love receiving hair products in beauty boxes so this excites me alot. This KMS California styling creme has a lightweight formula and provides heat protection and control, its great if you suffer from any dreaded frizz, which sometimes can happen to me as I curl my hair often. All you have to do is warm the product between your hands and apply to towel dryed hair and say goodbye to horrible frizz he he. The full size of the Styling Creme retails for £15.50 for 150ml.

theBalm Cosmetics Stainiac 1.2ml

I must admit when I saw a lip/cheek stain in my Birchbox I wasn't jumping for joy as I had received the mememe one in my October Glossybox, however after using theBlam's offering I definitely prefer it over the mememe one. Most lip/cheek stains have that horrid water consistency which I can find difficult to work with and blend, but the 'Staniac' tint has a gel like formula making it so much easier to work with. I also love the fact it comes out quite sheer allowing you to go as dark as you like. The full size of the Stainiac retails for £10.00

Dr. Lipp Nipple Balm For Lips 3ml

 Another product I'm happy too see in my box, although I cant help but crease up at the fact its called a nipple balm he he. I did receive this in a Glossybox a while back but I love it sooo much I'm glad to have another one to keep me going. The Nipple Balm for lips is a very thick, 100% natural , multi purpose balm, It helps heal chapped lips, burns, eczema, extreme dry skin patches and the list seems to go on and on. I'm going to purchase the full size of this as its just so versatile and I know ill use it alot. The full size of this retails for £11.50 for 15ml.

Beauty Extra - Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream 3× 3ml

The first of Birchbox's extras is a beauty extra, they've popped in 3 sachets of the Egyptian Magic all purpose skin cream with 3ml's coming in each sachet. I'm looking forward to using this on the ends of my hair more than anything, as yesss... don't be alarmed you can use this on your hair. The directions say to pop some of the cream into the palms of your hands and rub together until it turns into an oil. Sounds like a cool little product to try and I love the fact the cream is made from just six natural ingredients. The full size tub of this retails for £29.00.

Lifestyle Extra - Birchbox Gel Eye Mask

The lifestyle extra this month is a nice soothing Gel Eye Mask. I'm happy I received this as I currently don't even own an eye mask, this will be nice to just pop in the fridge for those days when I haven't had enough sleep the night before and my eyes are abit puffy. The Eye Mask is available on the Birchbox e-shop for £10.00.

So that's the goodies I received in my very first Birchbox. Overall I'm super impressed, I think the lifestyle and beauty extras make such great little addictions to the box and I love the fact all the products come in a little drawstring bag too, not only can I use the box for storage but I can use the little drawstring bag for storage or travel too. I cant wait for the November box now he he.

What did you think of your Birchbox this month girlie's??? Id love to know!!!