Burt's Bees '#BringBackTheBees' Coconut & Pear Lip Balm

 

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Did you know that we rely on bees for nearly 1/3 of our entire food supply? So when bees are in trouble we are too! So this Summer Burt's Bees are getting involved and are helping #BringBackTheBees by teaming up with International supermodel Winnie Harlow. To raise awareness of this serious issue Burt's Bees have given their popular Coconut & Pear Lip Balm a limited edition face lift, for every purchase of the limited edition Coconut & Pear Lip Balm Burt's Bees will plant 5,000 bee-friendly wildflower seeds, how amazing is that! 

The Burt's Bees Coconut & Pear Lip Balm* is lovely, it's a super moisturising lip balm which combines juicy extract of vitamin-rich pear with creamy, hydrating coconut oil. The light formula, with shea butter, gives my lips a huge dose of moisture leaving them smooth and soft whilst also preventing any chapping or flakiness. As I expected the smell and taste of this lip balm is so good, just like coconuts with a tiny hint of pear, yum! Not forgetting that it's also 100% natural and contains no phthalates, parabens, petrolatum or SLS.

So if your after a new lip balm or just a bee lover in general why not grab yourself one of these lip balms up, it's for such a good cause after all! You literally cant go wrong with a Burt's Bees lip balm either, their my absolute favourite brand for lip balms because they actually work on the surface of the lips as well as deep down.

You can find the Burt's Bees '#Bring Back The Bees' Coconut & Pear Lip Balm for £3.99 HERE, and for more information about this campaign you can find Winnie Harlow's video HERE.

Real Techniques Your Picks 'Berlin' Makeup Brush Set Review

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You may have seen in my Boxing Day sales haul (HERE) that I picked up the bargain of all bargains when I spotted the Limited Edition Real Techniques Your Picks 'Berlin' Makeup Brush Set for just £9.99 in Superdrug, so today I thought I'd review it for you all .

The Real Techniques Your Picks Berlin Set consists of five fan favourite must-have brushes, theres a Buffing Brush, Contour Brush, Stippling Brush, Deluxe Crease Brush and a Base Shadow Brush, all of which come with the limited edition and fan voted for printed street art handles inspired by graffiti, murals and paintings in Berlin. 

Each brush within the set really is an essential for me during my everyday makeup application, there all such versatile brushes and can be used with cream, liquid and powder products. Theres three face brushes within the set starting with the Buffing Brush, this is ideal for full coverage application of liquid and cream foundation, but to be honest I pretty much use this brush to buff everything in from my finishing powder, blush and even bronzer. Then theres the Contour Brush, this is the perfect size to add shade and light into the face, it fits into the hollows of my cheeks perfectly to really sculpt them out and even applies highlight with ease (PS - it's great at buffing concealer in too). The Stippling Brush is great for a lighter coverage of foundation, it has duo fibre bristles that work together to create a softer but perfect look, I love this brush for applying cream blushers and bronzers too. Onto the two eye brushes in the set which I have to say are my favourite eye brushes from Real Techniques, theres a Deluxe Crease Brush which I use in so many ways, it's a great brush for blending and buffing in cream eye shadows and is brilliant at blending out powder eyeshadow through the crease too, I've also used this brush for blending in concealer and contouring/highlighting smaller areas of the face, it's a super useful brush. The final brush in the collection is the Base Shadow Brush, this is the perfect brush to pack colour on your lids but can also be used for blending eyeshadow work and it fits lovely under the eyes too.

All of the Real Techniques brushes in this Limited Edition Your Picks Berlin Set have light weight aluminium handle's making them really easy to use and have a rubber section at the bottom of the handle for extra grip and control, and all of the brushes are 100% cruelty free too and are made of synthetic fibres which is a major plus. 

Overall I'm so happy I managed to pick this set up, it was such a steel to get them all for just £9.99 considering the Stippling Brush is £10.99 alone in Superdrug. My Superdrug store actually still have some of the sets left however they are sold out online so if your quick you may be able to nab a set still in store.

What do you think of the Real Techniques Berlin design beaut's? I'd love to know!

Tangle Teezer 'Star Bright' Compact Styler Review

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Any of you with medium to long, thick hair just like mine will all know that brushing your hair sometimes can be such a chore, my hair tangles quite a lot underneath and when I curl or wave it - it can take me a good while to brush things through so that's when I decided to try my very first Tangle Teezer, I bought the classic one to begin with and loved it and then went on to get the Aqua Splash version for wet hair and again loved it, so when I saw that there was Compact Stylers now available I couldn't wait to give one of those a whirl as well.

I have the Limited Edition Compact Styler by Tangle Teezer* in the Star Bright design which is so cute for Christmas because it has different sized silver stars all over it which makes it look super glitzy and festive, I love it! The Compact Styler is a handbag-friendly design which makes things a whole lot easier for us when we are on the go, it's slightly smaller in size than the classic Tangle Teezer which I actually prefer because I have smaller hands so it makes it easier for me to hold and grip. The Compact Styler then comes complete with a clip on cover to protect it whilst your on your travels, for me this great because I always end up bending my hairbrush bristles in my bag, not to mention the amount of odd bits of fluff and chewing gum that usually gets wedged between the bristles, but this handy little cover stops all that from happening.

The brush bristles within the compact styler are great, this is thanks to its unique two-tiered system technology, theres long teeth to de-tangle and short teeth to smooth the hair cuticle for healthier-looking, glossy hair. It’s also great for back-brushing to add volume and easily brushes out.

Overall I absolutely love this little Compact Styler and couldn't be without in my handbag now, it gets those horrible knots and tangles out with ease, smooths my hair out, adds volume on the go when I need it because I can use it to backcomb with and it's just a general essential for me now. I also think this would make the perfect stocking filler gift for any beauty/cosmetics lover, and if the star design doesn't float your boat the Tangle Teezer also have about 17 other designs to choose from, how amazing is that!

The Limited Edition Compact Styler by Tangle Teezer in the Star Bright design retails for £12.50 and is available HERE.

Barry M 'Superdrug Exclusive' Nail Paint Review

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I recently spotted that Barry M had launched four new limited edition nail paints, two of which are exclusive to Boots and the other two are exclusive to Superdrug, so being the Barry M Nail Paint lover that I am I just had to check them out. I must admit I wasn't bowled over by the shades that are exclusive to Boots, their both different shades of nude which is great for those nude nail loving gals but not for me, I'm more for a bit of colour. I then checked out Superdrugs offering, again I as greeted with another shade of nude but wait.... the other was a pretty shade of pink that I just couldn't resist sharing with you all.

The shade I fell in love with is Festival Fever, a gorgeous bubblegum pink with a golden shimmer/sheen running through it, it's so pretty for the Summer. The formula is very pigmented and applies well, I only needed two thin coats to achieve fully opaque nails and the dry time was pretty quick too. The finish of Festival Fever is semi-matte, I think this is down to the amount of golden shimmer the polish contains, so if you like a glossy nail you'd need to apply a top coat with this. I actually found the lasting power very good, this shade was on my nails a good four days before I had any chipping which I was really impressed with. The only downside with this shade for me really was that the golden shimmer wasn't very noticeable, I can only really see it in strong direct sunlight, it's not a big deal I guess but I would of liked to see the golden sheen more. If your worrying about this being hard to remove because of the shimmer then fear not, it came off my nails just like any regular polish so the shimmer really didn't hinder the removal process at all thank goodness.  

Overall I absolutely love this shade and would highly recommend picking it up before they all sell out, the formula is gorgeous and I really cant knock the lasting power either, and if your into your nude nail polishes I'm sure the other three exclusive shades will be lovely too.

You can find the Barry M Nail Paint in Festival Fever exclusivly in Superdrug for £3.99 HERE.

Have you tried any of the Barry M Boots and Superdrug Exclusives yet? Which is your favourite? I'd love to know.

Lush Unicorn Horn Review ♥

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When I saw that Lush where bringing the Unicorn Horn Bubble Bar back for Valentines this year I just knew I had to have one after missing out last year, luckily my friend kindly bought me one whilst she was in Lush recently (we don't have a Lush in our town unfortunately) so I've finally been able to try it, woohoo!

The Unicorn Horn Bubble Bar (£4.25) is super pretty with it's colourful, bright stripes that have been merged together to create the shape of a magical Unicorns Horn, its also covered in a delicate silver lustre which just adds to the magical effect! The Unicorn Horn has been created to help us relax and uplift our mood, it contains lavender oil which takes care of the relaxing part and neroli oil which helps us feel that little bit content and more cheery, it's a great bubble bar to use before bed for a good night sleep or if you've had a long hard day at work it's definitly one to help you unwind and relax! The scent of the Unicorn Horn actually surprised me, I was expecting something sweet but instead it has a gentle lavender aroma, I'm so happy that the lavender isn't too strong because I think that would ruin it for me but its so delicate ans smells amazing! I split my bubble bar into two chunks so I could get two baths out of it, the bath water turned a gorgeous peachy, pink shade with tonnes of fluffy bubbles, but whats fun about the Unicorn Horn is that I think it will depend on how much of each colour has been swirled into your bubble bar as to what colour your water will go, mine had a lot of pink swirled into it so that's why mine was quite a peachy,  pink colour! 

Overall I absolutely loved the Unicorn Horn and think it's such a shame its limited for Valentines, you can still get it in store and online but I'm guessing it wont be available for long so I'd stock up while you can beaut's!

Have you tried the Unicorn Horn yet beaut's? What did you think?

Yankee Candle 'Berry Trifle' Votive Review

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For Christmas I was lucky enough to receive some Yankee Candles and one of those was a Berry Trifle votive which was part of my present from my secret Santa at work! Berry Trifle was actually a limited edition scent that Yankee Candle released just for Christmas so it might be quite difficult to get hold of now however, the Yankee Candle website do still have a few left in the sale which I took advantage of he he.

Berry Trifle  is described as a 'mouth-watering fragrance of fresh berries, tangy and sharp, nestled on a bed of soft vanilla cream' oh my goodness, sounds good enough to eat doesn't it! I'm a HUGE fan of berry scents in general so I knew I would like Berry Trifle and it turns out I absolutely love it! It's quite a fruity yet sweet scent and raspberries and cranberries definitely comes through, theres a light vanilla fragrance too which comes from the vanilla cream but the berry scent is definitely what comes out on top and is the most recognisable. The scent throw is medium, it's definitely not overpowering but fills the house with it's gorgeous scent really quickly, I've even had comments about how nice my house smelt when I've been burning Berry Trifle which is definitely a good sign of a nice smelling candle.

All the Yankee Candle votive/samplers claim to provide up to 15 hours of fragrance and Barry Trifle certainly lasted well, I think because the scent really lingers and fills the entire house you don't have to keep it alight for so long so you can certainly get a good few uses out of it that's for sure.

Have you tried Berry Trifle beaut's? What did you think? I'd love to know.

Lush Santa's Lip Scrub Review

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You may have seen that I recently popped into Lush and stocked up on a few Christmassy bits (haul here) and something that I couldn't wait to get my hands on was Santa's Lip Scrub. I had run out of my trusty Bubblegum Lip Scrub a while back, and with the cold winter weather approaching I knew I'd need to restock asap as my lips always need some extra TLC at this time of the year and after smelling Santa's Lip Scrub it literally went straight into my basket.

Santa's Lip Scrub (£5.50) is made up from a generous helping of caster sugar that has cute little red love hearts running through it and acts as a gentle scrub getting rid of any flaky, rough skin on and around your lips, the scrub also contains jojoba oil and extra virgin coconut oil which help soften and moisturise your lips leaving them feeling super soft. The scent of the scrub itself is divine, it smells just like cola with a slight hint of cherry which is just so scrummy and tastes amazing when I lick it off, yup that right beaut's the scrub is completely edible, even the little love hearts he he.

To use Santa's Lip Scrub all I do is simply pop as much or as little of the scrub as I want onto my finger and then gently scrub and buff away until my lips are soft and flake free and then I simply lick off the excess. The scrub works so well at moisturising and leaves you with a fantastic smooth base to apply your lip balm or lipstick on.

All in all I absolutely love this lip scrub, it looks so cute and festive, tastes and smells amazing and is super nourishing too, I've actually found it to be quite addictive, I literally want to use it all the time he he. If your after a new lip scrub and this tickles your fancy I'd hop-foot it down to Lush now beaut's because it's limited edition and only available to buy until Christmas, so stock up whilst you can, it would also make a great stocking filler too.  

Have you tried Santa's Lip Scrub beaut's? What did you think? I'd love to know. 

  Don't forget to enter my Partylite Christmas Candle Bundle GIVEAWAY beaut's theres only a few days left, click HERE to enter!

Escada 'Turquoise Summer' Review ♥

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Every year when my Mum and Dad go off on their holidays they always buy myself and my boyfriend a bottle perfume and aftershave, its something they've done for years and it's become a bit of a tradition now he he. They recently jetted of to Majorca so I knew when they came home I'd more than likely have a bottle of something sweet smelling and I did bless them, it was a bottle of Escada's Limited Edition fragrance called 'Turqoise Summer' so I thought I'd review it for you all today.

Turquoise Summer is Escada's annual limited edition summer fragrance for 2015 and is said to be inspired by the serene atmosphere of summer, vivid orchards and butterflies. The perfume itself is a perfect everyday fragrance for the Summer months, it's literally bursting with fruit notes, and is complimented with uplifting floral notes, so if your a lover of the fruity scents girls you'll love Turquoise Summer. The scent opens up with top notes of juicy pineapple, strawberry and tutti fruity which give it a very tropical feel, before a vibrant floral bouquet blossoms in the heart of the fragrance. As Turquoise Summer drys down the base notes of creamy vanilla and blackcurrant really do come through and adds a subtle sweet element which helps balance things out which I really like. As for lasting power... Turquoise Summer lasts on me most of the day with just two spritz', I'm always getting whiffs of it during the day and it's sometimes noticeable where people will ask me what perfume I have on which is always nice.

As for the packaging... It's quite a classic, simple shape and the shade of the glass fades from a dark turquoise to clear which I think is pretty, I am slightly miffed that I didn't get the gorgeous pink butterfly that is meant to decorate the lid of the bottle, I looked into this more and it's because I have the 30ml bottle and only the two larger bottles have the pretty butterfly which quite frankly sucks but hey ho.

Overall I absolutely love Escada's Turquoise Summer, it's so fresh yet so fruity and isn't heavy in the slightest which is a major plus and makes it such an easy scent to wear, it's most definitely the perfect scent for the Summer and I've been obsessed with it since I got it, so a big thumbs up to my Mum for picking out a good'un! 

Whats your favourite scent for the Summer months beaut's?? I'd love to know.

Don't forget I'm currently giving away two Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine Sculpting Lipstick's, you can enter the HERE.

July Glossybox Review | Vive La France Edition ♥

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So its that time again... Glossybox time!!! This month Glossybox have gone with a 'Vive La France' theme which I absolutely adore, the box is just gorgeous and features some stunning illustrations by Jamie Lee Reardin, I'd even go as far as saying the actual design of the box itself is my favourite I've ever received, and that's saying something considering I've been getting Glossybox for years and have seen a far few themed boxes. As for the contents this month.... Although I am happy with what I got I am really let down by the fact I only receiving one full size product this month, I think the cuteness of the theme has definitely overtook the actual product contents but hey ho, you win some you lose some.

 Anywhoo lets see what I received inside my July Glossybox...

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Light Cream | Sample | Full Size £31.00

Vichy is a brand I adore, I've tried a few things from their skincare range and makeup range and have always been blown away by the results so I cant wait to give their Aqualia Thermal Light Cream a go. This light cream has a gel like formula and is designed to smooth lines, plumps up the skin, moisturise whilst also adding radiance, sounds good to me.

Lollipops Lip Balm Dèlicieuse | Full Size | £4.15

How pretty does this lip balm by Lollipops look, arrhh so cute! The balm itself is described as a rich and creamy lip balm which soothes and softens the lips, it also contains antioxidants, vitamin E and it also protects the lips against UV damage too. Since trying the balm I've found a little goes a long way because it does have quite a thick consistency but it really does nourish the lips and the scent.... well it's incredible, it's so sweet and has a big kick of vanilla in there too and juts reminds on the smell of cakes, yum!

Noxidoxi Enhancing Serum Base | Sample | Full Size £33.46

The Noxidoxi Enhancing Serum Base is said to offer complete hydration, tightens those pores and is an antioxidant shield if you smoke or are exposed to pollution and is to be layered under your daily moisturiser. Although I don't smoke and am rarely around people that do smoke I'm not too sure how much this will benefit me but of course ill give this a go and see what I think, it's also quite a pricey product when buying the full size so my instincts tell me it must be rather good.

Teoxane Cosmeceuticals Perfect Skin Refiner | Sample | Full Size £70.00

Next we have the Teoxane Cosmeceuticals Perfect Skin Refiner which is a night cream that contains hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate the skin, 10% glycolic acid which helps to resurface the skin and calming ingredients to reduce irritation. The full size of this little cream is a hefty £70.00 so I'm expecting very good things from this, it does state that it's quite a potent treatment so a high SPF is a must for during the day.

Glossybox Exclusive Travel Pouch £3.99

Lastly we have a Glossybox branded plastic travel pouch which is just beautiful, I really like the fact that it's somewhat clear to so you can see exactly whats in there.

 What did you think of this month's box beaut's?? I'd love to know.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet Review ♥

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It's that time of the year again where Spring is upon us and we need to refresh our perfume stash! Say goodbye to those deep, spicy fragrances and hello to the more light, fruity, floral scents. As I've been road testing and quite frankly addicted to the new Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet* perfume recently I thought I'd share it with all you beauties, it's just so perfect for Spring. 

Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet is one of two new limited-edition Daisy fragrances by the popular designer Marc Jacobs. From the get go I pretty much knew I'd love the scent of this perfume, I'm a huge fan of Marc Jacobs line of Daisy fragrances anyway and Eau So Fresh Sorbet still has me in love with the line as it smells so gorgeous! Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet is definitely a fresher take on the fruity-floral genre. It opens up with top notes of juicy mandarin and apple blossom, it's heart notes are fresh magnolia, jasmine and dewy violet bloom and the base is musky, creamy and ever so slightly woody.

When you first spritz Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet you aren't met with a strong overpowering scent that needs time to dry down, instead you are met with a light, refreshing, fruity scent that sits on the skin beautifully, as the scent lingers on the skin throughout the day the floral notes start to come through with a slight sweet kick of vanilla. The lasting power of Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet has really impressed me, I spray about 3 spritz' (wrists, neck and of course one more for luck on my clothes ha ha) and I can honestly smell the perfume on me all day, and even when I get into bed that evening I can still smell it, it's also very much a complimentary perfume where alot of people can smell it on me and they seem to love it and ask what I'm wearing, which again is always nice. It's also a scent that I would describe as an all rounder, so it's not to young nore too mature and would be suitable for day and nighttime wear during the Spring/Summer months.

And lastly, can we just appreciate how gorgeous the packaging is... Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet comes housed in a thick glass bottle with a pretty, iconic gold lid that is decorated with 6 beautiful deep pink and purple Daisies. I think it's a very ornamental perfume bottle, I mean how pretty will the bottle look on any dressing table.

Overall like I predicted I absolutely love Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet, I'd highly recommend it if your looking for something fresh, fruity and floral for the Spring/Summer months that isn't overpowering in the slightest. You can find Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet 75ml on the Fragrance Direct website for £47.99 instead of the RRP of £56.00, yessss gotta love a saving he he. 

Have you tried Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet yet beaut's?? What did you think?? I'd love to know.

Rimmel Kate Comic Relief Limited Edition Lipstick

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Back in January I was casually reading one of my girlie magazine's when I came across an advertisement for a lipstick, that lippie in question was the Rimmel Kate Limited Edition Lipstick in Red Nose Red. Yup Kate's ever so popular lipstick 01 was having a Red Nose Day makeover and I just knew it had to be mine, the next day I more or less sprinted to Superdrug to buy it and ever since I've been obsessed!

 The Rimmel Red Nose Red Lipstick by Kate for Comic Relief is a limited edition packaging of Kate’s top selling lipstick shade 01, just to clarify it's just the packaging that's limited edition not the lipstick shade. The standard Kate Moss for Rimmel packaging has had a slight revamp with lid now being covered in little red noses which I think is so cute and iconic! 

The lipstick itself is a gorgeous blue toned red shade which I love, it really has that vintage glam look and once its applied to the lips it just looks so beautiful. The formula of Red Nose Red is very nice, its super pigmented, applies to the lips comfortable and feels very creamy, it  has a sateen finish and a fully opaque coverage. As for lasting power... I get around 4 hours wear out of Red Nose Red which I think is great and it does leave some slight staining too. The only downside I've found with Red Nose Red is that it does cling and expose dry patches  slightly, so I'd highly suggest giving your lips a little pamper before application if your lips are slightly flaky, if not then your good to go!

What's even better about this limited edition lippie is that £1.67 from each £5.49 lipstick goes directly to Comic Relief, beauty and a good cause all in one, now that's the sort of lipstick I love he he! Overall this has been an absolute hit with me and I have been wearing it non stop lately,  so if your a fan of the red lip then you need this in your life beaut's! Because Red Nose Red is limited edition theres no telling if you'll still be able to get one because once they're gone, they're gone, but it's definitely worth a look!

Have you bought Red Nose Red beaut's?? What did you think?? I'd love to know!! 

Don't forget I'm currently giving away TWO NARS Radiant Cream Compact Foundation's, you can enter the giveaway here.

MAC's Cinderella Collection is Coming!

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If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram you will probably know that I've been super excited for Disney's up and coming Cinderella Movie! I mean who doesn't love the thought of a live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale about a servant step-daughter who wins the heart of a prince, I know I sure so ha ha. So you can only imagine my excitement in December when I heard MAC had announced that they are officially collaborating with the movies makeup artists to design a Cinderella inspired collection, arrrhhhh cue Hayley dancing around the room ha ha. So today I thought I would share with you all a few official images that have now been released, I tend to do this with any MAC collaboration I get excited about, and I know you have probably seen these images by now but I just cant resist showing them some more love he he.

The limited-edition line will include 17 products (15 makeup products and 2 brushes) that all come in powder blue packaging to replicate Cinderella's signature ball gown and from what I can see so far some of the formula's look as though they are laced with spellbinding sparkle. The collection really does have that delicate, girlie, pretty look about it which really reflects the look of the movie and as this is a Spring release the nude shades and pretty pinks are just perfect for the time of year. I think its far to say MAC's Disney collaboration is every fan girl's fantasy and dream ha ha.

Anywhoo here are just some of my favourites from the collection...

Eyeshadow Palette in Stroke of Midnight includes the shades Phloof!, Quarry, Omega, Vapour, Stroke of Midnight and Satin Taupe

Glitter in Reflects Pearl | Pigment in Evil Stepmother and Pretty It Up

Lipsticks in Free as a Butterfly (Lustre) and Royal Ball Fleshy pink (Lustre) | Lipglass in Happily Ever After and Glass Slipper

 

More pretties ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Overall I'm super impressed with the Cinderella 2015 Collection, I LOVE the look of the Eyeshadow Palette, Pigments, Lip Products and the Beauty Powder, I'll definitely have to try and save up to purchase some of those beauties he he.

Are you as excited as me about the release of this collection beaut's? What will you be buying? I'd love to know.

Also if you haven't seen the trailer yet then take a peek here, it looks great!