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ghd Platinum Styler Premium Gift Set

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ghd Luxe Copper Collection

ghd Copper Luxe Collection

ghd Platinum Styler Premium Gift Set

How gorgeous is the new ghd Platinum Styler Premium Gift Set! Its perfect for creating that glam party look. I adore my ghd’s and I have had them for over 10 years, I bought them as a gift to myself before I got married and I have used them almost daily since. I never hesitate to recommend ghd products as the quality is always impeccable and mine have never let me down.

This new luxe styler feels so sleek and lightweight, I often used my standard ghd’s to add a wave / curl to my hair but these actually have a rounded edge which makes achieving soft curls so much easier. They also come with some upgraded features including:-

  • Innovative tri-zone technology of ghd’s Platinum styler means that hair can be beautifully styled without causing any damage.
  • Specially-designed plates that keep the temperature consistent, hair is left 20% shinier and with 50% less breakage
  • Styling is also improved with the Platinum, as the wishbone hinge gives you higher control over waves, curls or poker straight locks.

limited edition copper luxe ghd

Inside this limited edition gift set you, of course, get the copper hair styler, a gorgeous copper luxe storage bag which also doubles up as a heat mat (very handy indeed) and two limited edition festive Nails Inc. nail polishes in Fierce Copper and a Copper Luxe.

ghd glitztheseason Party Hairstyle

GHD challenged me to create a party hair look so I thought about what I could create using the new Platinum Styler and decided to go with a simple wave and added some beautiful mettalic / eembellishedhair accessories.

For this look I was 100% chanelling my inner Jennifer Lawrence.

I started by spraying the ghd heat protect spray to damp hair and left my hair to dry naturally, whilst I applied my makeup. That way I find my hair is more glossy and has less flyaways.

ghd glitztheseason hair tutorial

Then I took my hair in small sections and straightened each part with the hair styler.

Using the curl spray I spritzed a little all over my hair and twisted a small section of hair on each side of my parting, securing the hair with a cute metallic jewelled clip. This does not have to look neat and tidy, infact I think it looks better a little messy and lived in.

ghd party hairstyle

glitztheseason ghd party hair tutorial

After these sections were in place I used my straighteners to curl the length, not doing it in any order but just putting small sections in at a time to ensure there was a nice amount of movement.

Using the ghd final shine spray I spritz a little from the root to ends all the way round just to give my hair a nice glossy finish.

I then discovered a pot of glitter and stars and what is a party hair look without a little extra sparkle, so I added a little through my parting – this was just a bit of fun but I actually liked how it looked.

Simple GlitzTheSeason Hair Tutorial

* This post is a collaboration with ghd but all the views and opinions are my own

Miller Harris Hope & Joy Christmas Candle

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Luxury Festive Candle Miller Harris

Hope and Joy Miller Harris Christmas Candle

Miller Harris Christmas Candle Gift Set £55

You know when a candle is going to be good when you can smell it from another room when it isn’t even burning but I wouldn’t expect anything less from expert perfumers Miller Harris. If you are familiar with their products then you know just how luxurious they are. Miller Harris are a brand that whilst respecting tradition, they strive to push the boundaries, creating exquisitely crafted fragrances that are innovative yet timeless.

This Christmas they have released a lovely candle gift set which would be a lovely thoughtful gift for anyone that enjoys luxury candles. The packaging is fun, bright and festive it has been designed by fashion designer Matty Bovan. The scent of the candle is not what you would initially expect from a festive release, it is a warm mix of figs, firs and pines. It gives off a rich fruity yet quite fresh festive scent. Fig is as most of you know, my all time favourite scent and I think the addition of the more wintery notes of pine and fir make it much more festive and a lovely candle to burn over the festive period.

Miller Harris Christmas Candle

Miller Harris have put together a lovely gift set, which makes it an even more special gift. Inside the gift set, you will receive,

  • The limited edition Hope & Joy candle, a lovely contrast of Ibizan figs & seasonal pines, the set also comprises a wick trimmer and a box of our le feu matches.
  • The wick trimmer is perfectly angled to trim wicks at all heights during the burn of a candle.
  • The le feu! matches are the ideal length to light a candle right to the final burn.
  • 30 hours burning time.

Beautiful Miller Harris Festive Candle

Luxury Festive Candle from Miller Harris

I’ve been enjoying burning this, the scent really fills the room but isn’t overpowering and the fragrance lingers long after you blow it out. Also if you trim the wick before burning it each time, you will find the wax burns a lot more evenly and cleanly. You get at least 30 hours of burn time from this so it will last you a good amount of time, I tend to burn it for 2 hours at a time in the evening. I would be thrilled to find this gift set under the tree on Christmas morning.

Let me know if you add this to your Christmas list.

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Beautify Acrylic Makeup Storage Drawers

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Beautify acrylic storage drawers

Acrylic Makeup Storage

DOMU Acryli Makeup Drawers Storage

I’m already a fan of acrylic storage as a way of organising my makeup collection, so when DOMU contacted me to see if I wanted to test out a piece from their new Beautify Makeup Storage range, I was very excited. (DOMU are an online retailer offering a stylish and functional kitchen, garden and homeware). They offer some great organising and storage solutions, so if you’re like me & everything has to have a place you will love this department.

Beautify Acrylic Storage Drawers

After spending some time thinking about which option would be best for me, I eventually opted for the Clear Acrylic Medium 6 Tier Makeup Organiser* and I’m very, very happy with my choice. When it arrived I had a huge clear out and only put in these drawers products I 100% loved and used. I can see everything I have in one place, it feels tidy and ordered.

Acrylic Makeup Storage Drawers

The option I went with has 5 deep drawers plus an upper compartment with a hinged flip top lid. The drawers are deep enough that your foundation bottles fit in with room to spare, face powders/eyeshadows can be stored 2 deep. The drawers seem to go on forever.

Often with makeup drawers, they are not always deep enough and you end up not being able to fit in everything. These are very practical and the dimensions work well so you can store a variety of makeup products. I also like the flip top lid and have been using the top part to sore my current perfume and a few of my most used products.

I need to do some rejigging but let’s face it organising your makeup is an ongoing task. I am so happy with how many foundations I can fit into one drawer. These used to be too big to fit into a single drawer.

I have to mention that they arrived very well packaged, acrylic can often get damaged in transit but DOMU adds sturdy cardboard to reinforce the edges so they do not get cracked or scratched in transit. The quality of the drawers themselves is very good too, they feel sturdy, the acrylic is thick and well made. I would be gentle with the hinges on the lid as that’s the only part that could break.

6 Tier Acrylic Makeup Storage

So if you’re looking for affordable storage solutions then make sure you check out DOMU as they have a really good selection. Next on my list to organise is my jewellery collection and I am going to tackle that in the new year.

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The Birchtree by Bloom and Wild x Birchbox

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Birchbox Bloom Wild Christmas Box

Birchbox Bloom and Wild Christmas Box

Bloom and Wild Christmas Birchbox

What could be more perfect for the festive season? The UK’s number 1 beauty box, Birchbox have teamed up with Bloom & Wild, the fab letterbox flower delivery company to bring you a great limited edition Christmas offering …… The BirchTree by Birchbox and Bloom & Wild* It is so adorable.

Bloom & Wild have thought of everything and this all comes delivered in a flat box which is perfectly sized to fit through your letterbox, talk about convenient! Inside you get a mini evergreen birch tree (a real one) which smells super festive and 5 amazing luxe beauty products to get your skin ready for and also see you through the party season.

I think this is such a fun collaboration and it has got me well and truly in the Festive Spirit.

Christmas 2016 Birchbox with Bloom and Wild

The Birchtree by Bloom and Wild Birchbox

Inside this letterbox friendly package, you will receive,

  • The BirchTree: A small, cute and perfectly formed festive evergreen tree
  • Caudalie Instant Detox Mask: A 10-minute weekly detox mask that is perfect for revitalising tired, lacklustre completions. This is a great mask for keeping your skin looking its best over the party season.
  • Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Body Cream: A gorgeous soothing body cream which smells so good. Its a blend of rice milk and sweet cherry blossom that will nourish your skin from top to toe
  • Benefit the POREfessional: This is such a cult beauty favourite. It’s an oil-free primer that will help diffuse pores and fine lines and ensure your makeup looks flawless and stays in place all night long.
  • Lord & Berry Red Lipstick: Could this be the perfect Holiday red? Its a mini pillar box red lipstick which will fit in any clutch bag this party season so you can reapply on the go.
  • Givenchy Live Irrésistible Eau de Parfum: I had to test this out right away and I don’t think I have ever owned a Givenchy fragrance but this one is beautiful. It is a very feminine scent and I could smell it hours after I first applied it. It has notes of pineapple and spicy rose to give you a mix of zesty fruit and floral. I urge you to test this out and let me know if you like it as much as I do.

Christmas Birchtree Birchbox by Bloom and Wild

Your 5 Birchbox samples come with pretty red ribbons all ready to hang on your birch tree. It was quite fun to get creative and decorate my tree although I don’t think I’ll be able to resist not using my products so they won’t be on the tree too long. I will, however, be replacing the beauty products with some festive baubles and putting it in my hallway, you must remember to care for your tree and water it every week so it stays lush and green right up until Christmas.

The Christmas BirchTree by Birchbox and Bloom and Wild

Christmas Birchbox UK 2016

This is such a fun take on your standard beauty box, not only do you get 5 lovely products to try out but also this lovely Christmas Tree is going to make your home feel extra festive. Its the perfect gift for friends and family or a great Christmas treat for you

Be quick if you want to snap this up, it is limited edition and once they’re gone that’s it.

The BirchTree by Birchbox and Bloom & Wild*

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