Glossybox October 2013 review!

The October Glossybox is themed on 'Dark Romance'. Ooh I thought, this sounds fun and interesting! Then I had a sudden second of dread, uh oh, does this mean a really dark nail polish and really dark lipstick I won't want?!

Well, let me show you what I actually did get!

I have to say, I needn't have worried about the dark polish and lipstick. There were none (although I would have expected it!). In fact, I'm not totally understanding the Dark Romance theme!

First up is a 20ml Monu Illuminating Primer. I'm happy with this as I always like trying primers and it's something I'll always use. 20ml is a good size to get a good feel for the product too.

Next we have a 20ml Premae Harmony Smoothie Lotion. This goes on as a primer but can be made into a BB Cream by mixing with foundation. I like Premae because they are allergy free, vegan and cruelty free, hooray! Definitely will be using this.

Lancome Blush Subtil Palette review!

I purchased the Lancôme Blush Subtil Palette a few months ago as I thought it was great that it was a 3-in-1 product. 

I'd been after a contour for a while so as soon as I saw the palette I got it! 

It is a blush, contour and highlighter in one. Genius. 

The palette comes in two colourways: 01 Rose Flush (the one I have) and 02 Nectar Lace.
Rose Flush is slightly pinker in colour and Nectar Lace is more of a deeper pink.
I have fair skin and the Rose Flush is just right and not too deep a colour for my skin tone.

Zatchels V.I.P Event - Part 2 - Outlet Shop & Bags! Bags! Bags!

I recently had the chance to visit the Zatchels factory and also visit the newly opened Factory Outlet Store in Leicester - see my factory tour post here!

In this post I will show you all the lovely satchels and bags available in the shop for a discounted price!

The shop is located on 10 Charter Street in Leicester and is easy to locate and also has free parking, which is great.

The shop sells discounted satchels, barrel bags and saddle bags, as well as accessories like luggage tags and tablet cases. There is a grading scale used for all items which relates to the discount given, but all the items I saw, I couldn't really see any bad defects at all. They looked good and the discounts were great. You can see some of the prices on some of my photos if you look carefully!

Zatchels V.I.P Event - Part 1 - Factory Tour & New Designs Preview!

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Zatchels new Factory Outlet Store and also take a 'behind-the-scenes' tour of their factory.

In this post I will show you photos of the product-making process and also give you a sneek-peek of a new up-coming collaboration and new satchel designs!

When I arrived, everyone was greeted by owners Dean Clarke and Brian Brady, as well as their Creative Director and stylist to the stars, Gemma Sheppard!
We were then led on a tour around the factory.

Firstly, as we entered the factory, you see a floor covered in multi-coloured leather.
It is piled up, ready to be hand-made into brand new bags!

As we made our way around, we saw the machines used to cut the bag pieces from the leathers. They are placed by hand and the machine then cuts around the template.

Here's some neon pink waiting to be cut.

The parts that are cut are then loaded up on trolleys, ready to be made into Zatchels!

Hello Kitty ready to be assembled!

Each Zatchel is hand made, something owners Dean and Brian are passionate about. While they could use less people and more machines and save money, they are adamant that their bags are hand made and have a personal touch. 

When you order a Zatchel, it is made from scratch! Leather is cut and then sewn together, just for you.

Braintree Clothing Summer Outfit

I know I'm mainly a beauty blogger, but with the amazing summer heat we are having (and the fact I am about to book a holiday, at last!) I just had to share with you some items from Braintree Clothing!

I've put together a collage of my favourite items from their website and have called my collection: Golden Summer Days!

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I picked a lovely tunic for daytime and a throw for if it gets chilly on these summer evenings, plus a beautiful bag and gorgeous golden accessories!

Here's a closer look at the items I chose:

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The 'Solstice Tunic' is gorgeous and I think it would make a great daytime summer dress, but would also dress up well for an evening out and make the transition into autumn too. I love it!
The 'Holly Brook Throw' comes in 3 colour choices, is made of Hemp and Cotton and is perfect for an extra layer when it gets chilly or breezy!
The 'Frilly Carry All' bag is made from 55% Hemp and 45% Cotton and comes in 6 colours!

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The 'Shikali Cuff' is made from recycled brass and hand-beaten!

The 'Bibaka Bangle' is a trio of handmade bangles which are linked with a brass ringlet and logo.

The 'Valentines Bracelet' features a cotton cord bracelet and hand cast brass heart.

I'd wear the bangle and bracelet for daytime and add the lovely cuff for evenings!

Those are my picks for a summer outfit! I think the items I chose could make both a daytime and evening look. I love the tunic so much and the accessories are gorgeous too!

You can take a look at Braintree Clothing  and see their other items for sale here - www.braintreeclothing.com

They also have a code for 10% off at the moment, it's valid until the 21/07/13 - use the code BLOGGER10 and enjoy a saving!

I hope you enjoyed my outfit choice and my post on clothing! More to come!

From Me, For You xoxo

Review for L'Oreal 15 Second Miracle Cleansing Oil

My daily cleansing routine has changed! A lot! All thanks to this wonderful bottle of oil from L'Oreal!

I was given a choice of trying this oil or the Micellar Water and as I had previously tried DHC cleansing oil and enjoyed the whole 'oil' way of cleansing, I was super happy to give this one a go!

To be honest, I do find removing my make-up and cleansing at the end of the day a bit of a chore! I definitely don't look forward to it - and I am always changing products to try and find that one that would make me happy to cleanse!