Valentine's Day 2015: Gifts for Her

Hello!!

This year it seems like I've not seen as much hype about Valentine's Day (except for the 50 shades adverts which seem to be everywhere!), maybe it's because I work in an office full of men or have banned myself from reading magazines for a bit! We're having a quiet one this year so I thought it would be nice to share my Valentines wish list with the internet instead.

This gorgeous Nails Inc Alexa Hearts collection is brilliant for women who love to switch up their nail colour often. It's got a brilliant range of colours and a cute bag to keep them all in. Currently on offer for £31.50 on Feel Unique.

Who doesn't love a good handbag and this one from River Island does the job perfectly! It's a neutral colour so easy to wear, but really interesting to look at compared to other bags around at the moment. A bargain at £40.

 

My favourite perfume at the moment would certainly be the Narciso Nodriguez Narciso Eau de Parfum. It's a really sexy, intense, grown up scent which (on me) lasts all day and sometimes through to the next day as well. It's one that not everyone has heard of but I've received many a compliment on it. Get it here from Boots, 50ml for £57.50!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The candle I'm burning at the moment is this Cinnamon Chai one from WoodWick, which gives off the most amazing scent, ever when it's not burning. Currently on offer for £15.99 (usually £22.99) it may seem expensive but mine's been burning almost constantly since Christmas and is still 3/4 full. When lit, these candles crackle as the wick burns, creating an atmosphere like sitting in from of a burning log fire on a cosy night in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These personalised Penguin Love linen cushions are so cute to put on the bed or sofa and are currently on offer for £24 on notonthehighstreet.

On the website there's also several matching items you could buy to build up to make a larger gift. Definitely worth checking out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 If she owns a Pandora bracelet and loves a bit of bling, this charm will do wonders. The design is show stopping for the £60 it costs. If she doesn't own a Pandora bracelet, or you aren't sure, then go for a ring! They're really gorgeous and well made, without being too expensive. From the new collection the one below is my favourite, simple but it can be stacked with other rings (and only £35).














I hope this has provided some useful ideas, but I really do think women are the easiest people to buy for! Also, never forget the flowers and chocolates!


A

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Review: L'Oreal Paris Skin Perfection Micellar Water

I've been using this stuff pretty much since the day it came out in the shops, and honestly think it's brilliant. Now I've never tried Bioderma (it seems such a hassle to get hold of, and expensive for posh water) but I have tested out the B. Pure Micellar Water from Superdrug. In comparison, the L'Oreal one just seems to do a lot more, for a cheaper price! Vogue and Woman and Home named it in their top 10 Micellar Waters and yes it does work on most mascaras too!

I tend to use a face wash/wipe to remove the bulk of my makeup, then use a cotton pad to swipe the L'Oreal Micellar Water over my face to make sure it's thoroughly cleansed. I don't always feel the need to use a toner after using this product but always use a moisturiser.

This article is a good one if you want to find out a bit more information about Micellar Waters in general.

Price:
Usually £4.99 but there's always offers on it and I've never paid full price!

How long does a bottle last?
I use mine twice a day every day, and would say the 200ml bottle lasts me around a month.

Skin Type:
I'm no expert but I'd say most skin types should be okay using this. The bottle states that the water is suitable for sensitive skin and hypoallergenic. Mine is dry and sensitive, with a few oily patches and this doesn't irritate my skin at all. Overuse can be drying but if you use a good moisturiser, it will counteract the dryness. My eyes don't sting if I use this on them either, but I can't guarantee it won't on everybody.

I'd recommend this product if you're looking into trying out a micellar water, it's cheap enough that if you don't like it then you've not wasted your money. Be prepared to love it though!!


A

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