New Releases

Mavala Metropolitan Collection

- Vicki 18 Comments
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Mavala Metropolitan Collection

This Metropolitan Collection* is the latest release from the Swiss nail brand Mavala, it has 6 gorgeous multi-tonal shades which have a dual chrome gloss finish.

This collection has a very pretty selection of colours from deep blue through to a stunning rose gold shade. There is a little something for everyone.

Metallic Blue – ultraviolet metallic

Copper Violet – high sheen violet with copper accents

Emerald Gold – Irish green with gold tones

Gold Bronze – gold based hue with bronze undertones

Silver Chrome – molten silver

Pink Gold – elegant rose gold hue

Mevala Metropolitan Collection

Mavala Nail Polish

These polishes come in the sweetest little 5ml bottles, the brush is quite long and fairly thick I found the polish easy to apply. For the first four polishes two coats made the colour opaque and streak free but with the Silver Chrome & Pink Gold shades, I’d say apply 3 coats for the best coverage. This collection does finish glossy but I did apply my beloved Orly Top Coat to prolong my manicure & I got 6 days without chipping whilst wearing the Copper Violet Shade.

Mavala Nail Polish

There is a lot going on with this collection in a good, it is unusual and the colours have a real pop to them. Mavala polishes are very good value for money at only £4.75 each. Mavala pride themselves on being free from harmful ingredients such as parabens, formaldehyde, toluene, camphor, cellophane, animal ingredients and heavy metal.

Which is your favourite colour from the collection? I instantly fell in love with the Copper Violet shade, its such a deep rich colour, I can’t stop looking at it when it’s on my nails. I also predict that the Rose Gold shade will be a big hit.  

Mavala Nail Polish is available in John Lewis, Mavala website and larger Boots stores at £4.75 each.

Products that are marked with a * have either been sent to me for my consideration or I’ve received at events. I’m under no obligation to review them on my blog. However, if I do, the reviews are 100% my own.

Merumaya on QVC

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As most of you know I love Merumaya and all of the products which I’ve tried from them have made a positive impact on my skin. I wanted to give you a heads up as Merumaya will be on QVC with a great skincare bundle, it will have 3 of their best selling products for almost half the price. So if you’ve been tempted to try this brand in the past – now is the time to give them a go.

EXCLUSIVE – ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR BEST SKIN EVER. Limited to while stocks last.
Melting Cleansing Balm™ FULL SIZE (100ml)
Iconic Youth Serum™ HALF SIZE (15ml)
Youth Preservation Moisturiser™ SPF15 HALF SIZE (15ml)

QVC PRICE; £24.95  –  VALUE; £46.50  –  SAVING £21.55

Merumaya QVC Bundle

QVC Show Times:
Friday 17th January: The Morning Show 9-10am
Lunch Time Special 1pm
Friday Night Beauty 9-10pm

Saturday 18th January: Beauty Showcase 1am

Tueday 21st January: The Morning Show 9-10am
Everyday Beauty 4-5pm

Wednesday 19th January: Everyday Beauty 12-1pm

Don’t worry if you’re unable to watch the actual show you are able to purchase online from www.qvc.com

If you’re a skin care addict like me Merumaya is a brand you need to try. If you’d like to read my review of the Melting Cleansing Balm then you can do so here.

If you can I hope you tune in on Friday and snap up a bargain. Let me know if you do.

Neal & Wolf Indulgence Scented Candle

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Neal and Wolf Candle

Neal and Wolf Candle

I love having candles burning and think a nice scented candle can lift your mood and make your home smell amazing. I was so excited to receive this Neal & Wolf Indulgence Scented Candle*, especially after reading lots of amazing reviews.

From the get-go this candle felt luxurious, the outer packaging is a pretty soft clean magnolia colour with just the name of the candle on and when you open the box and see the candle is in a deep purple jar it is a lovely surprise. It looks beautiful sitting on my sideboard. I really like the colour!

When you open the box you can already smell the scent and if you’re familiar with the haircare range from Neal & Wolf you will recognise it instantly. It smells so luxurious, like an expensive Spa. They have developed the scent in a Perfume House and have really come up with a relaxing, luxurious scent that fills not only the room the candle is burning but the whole house. My husband says he can smell it even when it isn’t lit.

Neal and Wolf Candle

Neal & Wolf describe this a lot better than I ever could ‘It bursts with mandarin and orange blossom until it melts to floral aromas of lily, ylang-ylang and orchid‘

I find the scent relaxing and I like to burn this when I am in the bath, I keep it lit for around an hour and find that you can still smell its fragrance long after it has been blown out. I like to trim the wick after each use to ensure it burns clean. This candle doesn’t give off any soot and is lasting me well. This Neal and Wolf Candle has up to 45 hours burn time.

I think it would make a gorgeous gift (my mum has been dropping hints that she wants one) or even as a treat for yourself. This is perfect if you love luxury candles, this is a candle that won’t break the bank and that will make your house smell amazing Go on treat yourself x

Neal and Wolf Candle

Products that are marked with an * have either been sent to me for my consideration or I’ve received at events. I’m under no obligation to review them on my blog. However if I do, the reviews are 100% my own.

NYX in Next

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I finally hunted down some NYX products in my sort of local NEXT. I had to really hunt the stand out as it was tucked away at the back of the store. The stand was quite well stocked with jumbo eye pencils, primer, blushes, lipsticks, palettes and face powders. I thought it would be useful to link to a list of all the NEXT stores that are stocking the line as lots of you were asking where I had found it.

NYX Stand in Next

NYX Stand

I was shocked that Manchester isn’t stocking it as the one in the city centre is a really big store. I tracked it down at the Warrington store, but if you want to know where else it stocking the range –

I bought 3 jumbo eye pencils and 2 blushes. I will be heading back for a few more things. If you have any NYX recommendations I would love to know. Have you spotted the range in your local store?

** update as of Feb 13th 2014 ** NYX have increased the number of NEXT stores they’re stocked in which is so exciting. Just click this link to see an updated Store list NYX in NEXT