Wahanda Spa GIVEAWAY! **Closed**

 What better way to see in the 400th post than with a giveaway?! The people at Wahanda have very generously offered a £50 voucher to my readers to redeem on anything you want. I'm sure you're all aware of the fantastic Wahanda Spa Deals, but if not here's your chance to get in on it.

I've had the luxury of a Wahanda Spa voucher in the past, and while the voucher part is smooth and easy - every kind of treatment available, hundreds of spas in your areas and some pretty fabulous deals - the spa part is even better.

I had the treat of a full body scrub and the more necessary eyebrow wax. I think anyone who has ever had a spa treatment knows what a luxury they are!

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher is leave a comment below with your favourite or most desired spa treatment. Whether it's an eyebrow wax or a 3 hour body massage!

You also need to follow Peluxe and leave either your Twitter handle or email so I can contact you. The give away will run until next Sunday 4th March.

Good luck!

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The Outfit

Figured I would integrate a bit more fashion style into the blog, since the last time went down so well. Standard Saturday night in Newcastle, complete with Geordie Shore guest appearances of course.

 Headband (worn as necklace) Miss Selfridge -- Necklace Topshop -- Bralet ASOS --Shorts H&M -- Chain Bracelet Forever 21 -- Bangles French Connection -- Nails Topshop Peeping Tom

Braved a top knot for the first time and actually really liked it. I seem to have had a phobia of not having hair to be able to be mess with throughout the night in the past, problem solved. Just need to learn how to perfect it myself now as Daisy styled this up.

Used my new Brow Zings from the Benefit event as well. Definitely a brow convert for nights out, not quite sure enough to brave them in daylight yet. I got the light shade so not a massive statement, but definitely the shade for me, just a little more emphasis to my expressions!

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Benefit event - Manchester

Very last minute, but very appreciated, invite to the Benefit bloggers event came through Twitter last Friday. They've seen all the fun going on in London - I'm sure you've seen the posts on the lush Hervana event - and wanted to join in.

Five of us Northern based bloggers were invited along to Harvey Nichols, Manchester,by Benefit. Basically, just for a very Beneficial afternoon. We got taken up to the Personal Shopper area, which was decked out in Benefit. I instantly spotted the new Hello Flawless foundation! We got a sneak peek at it and got to have a quick play around, it's due to be launched on March 31st and I'm pretty sure it's going to be worth the wait for anyone who wants good coverage, but feels bad caking make up on their face.

We were all offered a facial, but had Danielle used as the model for the afternoon. We got a brow master class, using the Benefit Brow Zings, making me want to get into brow application. Then got some tips and tricks throughout the makeover, I've been trying to put them into action over the last couple of days!

I had a brilliant afternoon. Felt informed but not information overload and loved that our opinions seemed to be taken on board. We got to ask questions throughout and felt right at home with the Benebabes!

We were treated to a great goody box to end the afternoon and I'm thrilled to have some of the new products to play with. So far I'm very impressed with They're Real, but reviews will be following of all the new goodies I have to play with.

Was lovely to meet some new bloggers and see some new faces! 

Danielle from Dancing Through the Fire

 Becca from BDP World

 Katy from Never Too Broke For Beauty

 Terri from Hello, Terri Lowe.

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The Bourjois Boutique

Finally managed to time a trip to London in with an event! Yesterday me and the girls had a day in London for fashion week and with the rest we managed to squeeze into the day, we also went out to the Bourjois Boutique in Shoreditch. 

The boutique was held in Beach Blanket Babylon, over 4 days during London Fashion Week. Luckily we got there for the last day so went along.

We were there for Cher Lloyd being interviewed by Jameela Jamil for T4.

We took full advantage of what was available. Nails were done, make up was applied and of course we got some Bourjois products! It was a massive 65% off the make up, with 2 for £9, 3 for £12 or 4 for £14. 

I picked up another Healthy Mix Serum (which has an RRP of £9.99 alone!), which is probably my favourite foundation and the radiance concealer which I'm about to try out.

Rumour has it Olivia Palermo was to be making an appearance shortly but we shot off to Somerset House before she arrived. 

The Pop Up Boutique was such a good event and I'm glad it was on for a few days so I had chance to attend. Perfect girly haven.

Thanks Bourjois!

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Batiste Cherry

The ever expanding Batiste range has another scent to boast. This time, in the form of the fruitful Batiste Cherry.

The scent is that level of Batiste where you can definitely smell it, but it isn't overpowering. It's a very artificial cherry scent, and far more perfumed than fresh fruit. If you happen to have tried Herbal Essence's Beautiful Ends, then it's something in that region. For those can't be bothered days, people won't even tell as the scent is so similar to a full blown shampoo and condition.

To go hand in hand with my cherry scented locks, I was gifted this adorable Cath Kidston cherry print umbrella! It is so cute, now hoping for rain so I can parade around in a little cherry bubble.

Batiste Cherry is available now 

200ml £2.99

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V Day.

Me and the other half are very on and off with Valentine's day. Some years we go all out, other years it's just a meal which is like any other day.
Since we were separated by Uni life this year, I got given my gift in January, stapled shut and awaiting the 14th.

Knowing my love of all things mushy and Valentine's sell out - I was surprised with a gorgeous bouquet as well. Complete with lilies, my absolute favourite.
The boy done good.

Seeing as my boyfriend has a bit of an issue with fragrances...

*Insert picture of his out of control collection*

... He has channelled his fragrance addiction into me. He gifted Jean Paul Gautier Madame, which has the coolest bottle.

As I said in my Valentine's Nails post, me and my best did the M&S deal and had the nicest meal for two. The Raspberry Panna Cotta was a particular winner.

And it's done.
Been and gone for another year. 

I hope you all had a good day, whether it was Valentine's or just another Tuesday!!

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Quickie Valentine.

Thought I'd better get this up before V-day just in case any of you are inspired. I made an attempt to copy Love Maegan's Valentine's nail tutorial this evening. And for such a spontaneous, quick job, I'm quite satisfied with how it turned out.

Two coats of OPI Dulce de Leche, followed by a sort of 'x' motion to create the heart, using a rogue Calvin Klein polish in Mad Pink. I chose my thumb nails to put some extra detail of glitter, just going over the pink with OPI I Lily Love You.

There is an in depth tutorial on Love Maegan but it really is quite simple.


Despite both me and my best friend being in long term relationships, we'll be dining with each other tomorrow.
We're going for the Marks & Spencers 'Two Can Dine for £20', such a good deal. Almost certain it's better than the none Valentine's version (2 starters, mains, sides, desserts and a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates). I have the gift from my boyfriend sealed, but ready to open since he can't come visit me at Uni, forward planning!
Will then be drowning my missing boyfriend sorrows with the girls, watching The Vow on Wednesday - packets of tissues at the ready! All in all, not a bad deal.

Anyone got any plans to make me jealous?

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What's in my Bag?

I figured a much needed update was necessary on this topic. The flurry of YouTube videos seems to have dwindled a little on this topic but I still manually hunt them down - is that a little wrong?

So this is your chance to have a nosey into Louis. Currently dreaming of the Louis Vuitton Neverfull but for now, the Speedy 35 is my faithful.

the feminine Hello Kitty pouch//pens//necessary lolly//necessary Nerds//Camera & Cath Kidston pouch//Michael Kors purse//ASOS gloves//Ray Ban Wayfarers//The Body Shop Hemp hand cream//Bloomingdales make up bag.

After struggling to decide on what purse to get, I randomly came across this in Fenwicks and fell in love. It has so much room for everything which I never see in designer purses.

Tissues//Sleek powder//mint Carmex//Maybelline Color Sensational lipgloss//NYC Lip Slider//Burt's Bees cuticle creme//Bourjois lipgloss//MAC 'Love Nectar' gloss//Maybelline lipgloss

Another item I fell in love with, the make up bag. Love the Little Brown Bag concept, so obviously jumped on this. Considering all I ever reapply are lip products and powder, I figured that's all I should carry around. Instead of my old any eventuality make up bag, which was just a bit pointless! 

And there you have a slight insight into my personal life. Intrigued?! 

Who else among you have done one of these posts? Obviously still among my favourite posts to read!

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Lush Sweet Lips Scrub

Introductions matter. So let me start by saying that I could smell this forever and as I get to lick it off my lips... Even better!

The Lush Lip Scrubs are always something I've passed on simply because you can make it yourself easily enough. But obviously with the Lush staff being as they are, I was lured into it at the checkout. The pink one was recommended but I opted for Sweet Lips.

Mmm.. Vanilla and chocolate!
I use this every morning before applying my make up. Smooth a little all over my lips and around the edges, get the excess off then apply some lip balm. That way it has a fresh base for the balm to sink into while I put my face on.

Considering my lips are normally awful in such cold weather, this little addition to my routine has done wonders. I have the horrible habit of picking at any dry skin on my lips and while it doesn't get rid of it every single day for the whole day, it does the majority.

You need a teeny bit as it seems to multiply the more you scrub. It's £4.95 for the pot. Which I for can see me lasting for a long time.

While you can make something similar yourself, this is definitely the better option. Less mess, less fuss and less oil all over your face.

Any more lip tips?


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Emma Stone

Hello again bloggy blog! I feel like I haven't blogged in an age. In reality it's nearing a month, but even being away from blogging for seven days feels so much longer in internet world.

I seem to have developed a worrying obsession with Emma Stone. I noticed her in Superbad but can't say she had an affect on me until Easy A. That film is now one of my all time favourites and made me fall in love.

I thought I had it bad with Mila Kunis but this is just another level.

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Miss Stone is just so charismatically funny and charming. I must have watched Easy A about 10 times in the few weeks I've had it, still isn't getting old. 

It's definitely a must watch, Emma Stone or not - although I'm pretty sure she makes it - so I hope you've all seen it! While I'm at it I'll plug Crazy, Stupid, Love as well which I impulse bought yesterday. Such a good film, and for a generic romantic comedy has quite a few twists (using that term lightly) towards the end.

I have a few post ideas coming together, so hopefully my presence will be less than sporadic for the foreseeable future! 

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