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Graze Box

So when i got a leaflet through my door about food box, Graze i thought they were such a good idea. I sure do love my food and these boxes are just so yummy! The idea behind them is that you make an account on there website Here and choose the foods in which you would like to either;

• Bin (meaning you don't like the food and therefore never want to receive it)
• Try ( you would be happy for the food to be included in your box)
• Like (these foods will be included in most boxes you recieve)
• Love (these foods will be included in nearly every box)

 Once you decided which foods you would like to either bin,try,like or you love, you will then be asked to select a delivery day, which i think is a great option especially if you are a busy bee like me. Once you have selected your delivery day you can expect a box to arrive every week on that day. Within the box will be four delicious foods for you to try. The proportions of the foods are snack size as all of the foods are snacks.

Onto the fun part... In my box i received...

• Smocked Paprika Garlic&Thyme Rustic Marble Bread ( a soft doughy bread with smoked paprika and a sprinkle of garlic&thyme.)
•  Scrumtious Blueberry Swirl (a mix of yogurt&blueberry raisins,raspberry infused cranberries and blackcurrants.
• Honeycomb Crunch (milk chocolate coated honeycomb, sultanas and almonds)
• Tomato Dipinetti (herb breadsticks with a tomato and rosemary dip)

  The box also included a leaflet about the company and its aims and a little guide to each food you have personally received explaining about the key nutritional's and when each food should be ate by etc.

The Company Itself was started by 7 friends a few years back and aims to invent snacks that show off "healths more pleasurable side." Everything in the graze boxes is as natural and organic as possible and the box itself and its content are all recyclable.  The boxes are £3.89 however you can purchase your first box half price at just £1.94. Also when you purchase 5 boxes the fifth box if free!

Thanks for reading!


    

PassionForFashion Blogger Challenge!

I for one love to do little blogger challenges like this one as i just love to look at all the beautiful clothes online. So when i heard about the Money Super Market - Passion For Fashion challenge i jumped at the chance to take part.

They say "We're looking for bloggers to publish a blog post featuring five different outfits for different occasions; party, casual, outdoor, first date and office wear, creating the ultimate autumn/winter wardrobe. To do this, browse your favourite online fashion retailers and pick different items which will complement each other to create a fabulous autumn/winter look for each category. Each outfit should be under £200, and include all aspects of an outfit, including shoes and accessories."

You should credit the source in which you got your photos/pictures and explain why you think your outfit is great value and will stand the test of the British winter. Within your post you should provide the THIS LINK and when your done send them an email containing your post for you chance to win!



Casual Outfit

Topshop Army Jacket - I loved Zara's version last fall and this winter ive fallen for Topshop's version. At £65 its a decent price for a coat that will last for years to come as its great quality and one of those staple pieces that can be worn year after year. With its light weight material its a coat that can be worn on many occasions whether its to throw on in a hurry or to dress up on a chilly night out. Its leather sleeves give it some edge and with khaki set to be a favorable colour this a/w you'll look very on trend. 

Topshop Black Body con Dress - In my opinion you can never go wrong with a LBD and with this coming just above the knee its the perfect casual length. Being body con and figure hugging it was the right style to team with more "boxy and oversized" items such as the boots and coat. Its high neckline also gives it a daytime appropriate look and allows you to team it with almost anything from a collar to a big statement necklace like ive chosen. 

Topshop Socks - £3 we all need to keep our toes warm in winter and with thrill detailing on the top they give an outfit that "finishing" look. 

Missguided Boots -  It was either these or some Chelsea boots but i thought these might work better with a midi length dress and socks. I love there wooden heel the fact that there platforms make them more comfy than your standard heels. There £35 which is more than half the price you would pay for a pair of real Jeffrey Campbell Lita's. 

Silver Statement Necklace - £17 via eBay, oh how you can find some great bargains on eBay. I love this necklace and i think it makes the perfect finishing touch to an otherwise "plain" outfit. Worn on the neckline of the dress i think it just spices things up a little and i honestly think that it looks more expensive than the mere £17. 

Outfit Total - £117.50

Outdoor Outfit

 Asos Leather Chelsea Boots - In the sale for £25, yeah you read right just £25! I personally just love Chelsea boots with everything, there sturdy and comfy enough to wear in winter whilst being stylish and fitting every out perfectly.
Asos Blondon Tights - Gone down to £6 in the sale. Tights, tights, tights well they just go with everything don't they?
Silver Cross Chain Collar via eBay - I adore this and ordered one straight away. Crosses and Skulls are set to be a massive trend this a/w so i thought this would perfect with the shirt ive picked out. Plus its only £3.99 so a great bargain too!
Topshop Chunky Knit Cardigan - £42 Perfect in keeping your warm. Although its knitted it also seems lightweight so its great for throwing on over jumpers, long t-shirts etc.
Levi Shorts via Asos - £35 Who doesn't love a pair of classic Levi's, i chose the light wash ones as the majority of the outfit is black i though light wash may brighten things up a bit.
Black Knitted Jumper Topshop - £36
New Look Checked Shirt - £15 Im not gonna lie i was searching the internet for a few hours trying to find the perfect checked shirt! I adore this one i think the colours are lovely and worn under the jumper with the collar chain it will look great.
 Outfit Total - £162.50

Party Outfit

Miss Selfridge Dress - £45 The thing that attracted me most to this dress was the stunning lace detailing. Its a very glamorous and sophisticated dress without being to over the top making it suitable for all kinds of party's whether it be a prom or a nightclub your off to. I love the nude/pink top as it gives the dress a perfect pop of colour and makes the lace detailing stand out all the more.
Shoes Miss Selfridge - Reduced from £42 to £35, i kept the shoes very basic as i wanted the detailing on the dress to be the focal point of the out. Plus with the dipped hem skirt i thought anything other than plain black heels would look a little "busy" plus because there platform there all the better for walking in!
Clutch Asos - Down to £28, this glitter clutch was the perfect finishing touch to my party outfit. I love how its kept simple with a gold chain strap and black clasp, it defiantly looks worth alot more than £28.
Earring Miss Selfridge - £6.99 again i kept it simple with a pair of gold earrings i was originally going to opt for studs but with this being a party outfit i thought i would go for something a bit more glamorous.
 Outfit Total - £114.00

First Date Outfit

Dress River Island - £32 for this outfit i chose another LBD simply because there so easy to dress up and with this being a first date outfit i wanted something that would look pretty but without being to dressy. The stud detaling only being placed around the neckline makes it on trend but versatile.

Shoes Topshop - £65 a little overpriced if you ask me but then again they can be worn time and time again being simple and all that. And the rose gold studs make them the perfect companion to the studded dress and gold accessories. 

Gold Watch - £28 a watch is very handy in my opinion when on a first date (you wouldn't want to be late now would you) This one from River Island is oversized making it stand out and finish off the outfit.

Headband eBay - £1.99 worn on the forhead with Kim Kardashian inspired waves throughout the hair i think this would look stunning and being as there only £1.99 you could buy all different designs!
Outfit Total = £126.99

Office Work Outfit 

 

River Island Pu Leather Trouser - £55 These are one of the only pairs of leather trousers ive seen around, there's loads of leather leggings but no trousers! So i was happy to find these at River Island i think they make the perfect work trousers. Being a trouser rather than leggings they are loose fitting making them comfy to wear all day.
Topshop Vest - £3 another sale item. Again a loose fitting item making it comfy and wearable for work. I Love black and white items paired together especially for work or formal events.
Topshop Studded Vectra's - £28 Love them!
Blazer via eBay - £12.99 I knew i had to include this when i saw the £12.99 price tag. I think its the perfect blazer being oversized and black.
ROCK ring Miss Selfridge - £1 ... omg just £1 this is one of those ring sets you wear just above the knuckle's so its bang on trend and gives the outfit that personal touch.
Outfit Total = £108.09

So there my five outfits thanks for reading guys!

   

   

Disliked Products

Im not normally one to find products that i dislike to be honest and im sure that the products i have chosen will be loved by other people so these are just my personal reasons for not liking them. Also i haven't brought all of these products recently, some of them have been sitting in my draws for ages ...

 

  First Things First .... 

Clean&Clear advantage spot control cleanser and Spot Control Moisturizer - I brought these in a set at a discount store a while back, so i cant complain at the price as it only cost £5 for the cleanser/moisturizer and spot treatment. The Cleanser - After using it for a week or so i found that my skin was becoming more red and sensitive and as for the "clear" part it was breaking me out rather than clearing my skin. Also this stuff smells so strongly of alcohol that it becomes a little overwhelming. The Moisturizer - Again this didn't help calm my skin, it only made it more red and irritated and it didn't feel as though it was really doing anything, in fact i think it made my skin pretty dry rather then moisturized.

      Burts Bee's Cleansing Cream - This product would be really nice if you have dry or normal skin type, however because i have combination skin i felt as though it was okay in the dryer parts of my face but throughout the T-zone it was just making it oily.  Also this product has a really thick consistency so you do generally have to use more than average on a daily basis. Another thing is that ive always brought Burts bees products for there amazing smell and well this just didn't really smell of anything.  

The Body Shop Tea Tree Cleansing Wipes - Ive never really been one to use baby wipes on my face before but i thought i would give these a whirl as im a sucker for The Body Shop and have found all there products to be fantastic in the past. Now correct me if im wrong but ive always known tea tree to be a rather subtle smell, not with these wipes! there so strong. There that strong that i opened the packet and my mum (who was in the next room btw) shouted whats that nice smell?. So ill give them that they smell nice but with having sensitive skin anything that smells that strong puts me straight off using it on my face. And at £4 a pack they are overpriced in my opinion.

Models Own Volumising "Big Brush" Mascara - I think this is the only mascara that i have ever brought and disliked to be honest which is a shame because i love Models Own nail polishes and cosmetics but this just didn't cut it for me. With is larger than life brush it was hard to use, and just didn't grip the lashes like a good mascara should, making it so that only the tips of lashes were being coated and the base of the lashes was left untouched. Now i ordered this via Asos and normally ive never had a problem with them, but when i received this it was dry and had a really strange smell, so maybe thats just my one?

Natural Collection Lipgloss - At £1.99 its one of those products im not going to complain to much about but this basically lacks colour! the reason why i brought this was for the colour so when i put 3 coats on and it was still almost clear i wasn't happy. Also it wears off really quickly like after 15 mins so i don't think i will be purchasing another one as i simply don't have the time to rush to a mirror every 15 minutes to apply more!  

Umberto Giannini Overnight Beauty Moisture Balm - How do you say Umberto Giannini? ive always wondered lol. This is the only hair product ive not liked in a long long time, I only applied this to the mid-ends of my hair as i tend to get oily roots easily. After using it frequently for a few weeks i decided it just wasn't doing anything to my hair. There was literally no difference. It smells okay i guess and the consistency is nice and thick making me think that it would work a treat on my split ends but it just didn't help in the slightest tbh. 

So thats it for my disappointing products and now that ive had a good old moan about them i can concentrate on using the products i love haha! Hope you enjoyed reading and please let me know if there's any products you would recommend me try!

 

How Much Is My Face Worth?

A lot of people have been doing these recently and for some reason i find them really interesting to read, its nice to be nosey and know that im not the only one who enjoys spending my pennys on makeup! I was also really shocked when i discovered some people's were worth over £200 thats when i thought "my face would probably only cost about £50" then i totted it all up and surprised myself haha!

 

Benefit The Porefessional Primer - £23.50

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation - £27.50

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer - £4.19

Natural Collection Loose Powder - £1.99

MAC Powder Blush In "Fleur Power" - £17.50

Sleek "Dark" Brow Palette - £8.50

Rimmel Liquid Liner - £5.29

Rimmel Khol Liner - £2.99

Lancome Hypnose Mascara - £21.00

Chanel Lipstick In "Coquette" - £25.00

Altogether my face is worth .... £137.46 which from what ive read is pretty average although i haven't bothered to include eye shadows or lipgloss because those sort of products are forever changing and i rarely ever use the same ones for more than a couple of days :)

Thanks for reading and how much is your face worth?  

 

Autumn Nails

So Autumn/winter is probably my favourite time of year, i just love to snuggle in front of the fire with my PJ'S and hot choc! Another reason for a/w being my favourite time of year is my love for dark colours such as purples and reds. So therefore ive picked out my favourite nail polishes ill be sure to wear throughout autumn and winter.

17 Mini Polish - True Red ... I got this nail polish in one of 17's christmas collection gift sets and i love it! Its great for adding a pop of colour to the nails.

No7 Stay Perfect - Betty Blues ... I Love No7 nail polish i always think they have a great selection of colours and i especially like the darker range of colours they do, Betty Blues however is a navy blue with a noticeable shimmer that perfect festive colour.

Maybelline Salon Expert - Bitten Plum ... This is the only Maybelline nail polish that i own however i defiantly want to try more as i only purchased this a couple of weeks back. It stays on forever, with only minimal chipping and the colour is a beautiful red toned plum. 

Gosh - Miss Mole ... I was looking for the perfect chocolate/nude shade of polish in what feels like forever and i think ive found that perfect "go to" shade in Gosh's Miss Mole (only sold through Superdrug).

MUA - Shade 3 ... I picked this up a good year or so ago so im surprised it hasn't gone gloopy and hard to use. The only downside to MUA polishes is that they don't have names just shade numbers so the best way to describe it would be a medium shade of purple with no glitter or shimmer. Something that can be worn for any occasion or season.

No7 Stay Perfect - Rose Truffle ... I LOVE this colour its a gorgeous "wine" red colour that is darker on the nails than it looks in the bottle. To me its my all time favourite No7 nail polish.

17 Mini Polish - Bronze/Gold ... This is going to be great over the christmas period as its a great dark gold/light bronzed colour and would go with any outfit. Im not normally one for metallic polishes but i think this one is just lovely not two in your face. 

What Nail Polishes Are You Wearing At The Moment? 

 

OOTD!

Thought i would just share an OOTD with you guys, I know the lightning in this photo is a bit crappy but ive just been so busy the last few days that i havent been getting home until the sun is going down, meaning all the photos turned out quite dark ( i also really need to invest in a good quality camera!). But never the less i hope you all like it! Also i came to realise everything i was wearing is from primark haha just goes to show how much im liking there stuff atm i guess :)

Studded Shoes - £6    Leather Pants - £8     Bag - £8      Top £6 

 

September Must Haves

So Ive been doing a lot of online shopping recently eyeing up the latest must haves and generally trying to figure out what i really need and what i can live without (for now). As my wardrobe has started to overflow with things that ive brought, worn once and forgot about, i thought it might be time to stop buying random things or things that i simple wanna buy because it seemed like a good idea at the time and start concentrating on what i really need wellies, coats etc. These are just some of the things ive looked at over and over again and i bloody well love....  

Hunter Black Gloss Wellies - Buy them here. Ive never owned a pair of hunter wellies ive always eyed them up but just always put myself off by thinking "are you going to wear them enough?" however this year im going to take the plunge and invest in some. These are the gloss version however Hunter have a massive range to choose from. At £85 they are expensive but they last ages and will defiantly see me through a couple of winters at least.

O.P.I Don't Talk Back To Me - £9 via Asos lovely Olive green colour, perfect for the Autumn. 

Cambridge Satchel Bag Oxblood - Via Asos, how gorgeous is this satchel bag? The colour the style everything just screams Autumn not the cheapest thing in the world at £95 but you can tell that its great quality (i can justify it with that).

Pu Leggings - From  Boohoo included in my "Boohoo Bloggers Challenge" i love these as there not as shiny as most of the leather look leggings ive seen recently but more matte which i prefer for everyday wear. Going to look great with a pair of studded slipper shoes and a black oversized chunky knit cardie for a comfy daytime look. 

Thanks for reading guys. What have you got your eye on?