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 Get re-acquainted with or introduce yourself to some best-selling, hero products from Bobbi Brown this November.

Treat yourself or a loved one to some truly luxurious products from this iconic brand or discover new soon-to-be favourites with my selection of three of their must-have item.

Always decadently packaged in the most beautiful compacts and chic, sleek packaging, they exude luxury.

 

 

Bobbi Brown is one of my most trusted brands thanks to their hard working products which deliver and these three items are just some of my favourites.

I absolutely could not imagine doing my face without the Bobbi Brown Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm Radiance-boosting moisturiser in Bare Glow (£45).

This best-selling illuminating moisturising balm creates an instant glow for skin that radiates health while offering long-lasting hydration.

 

 

The pearly balm contains miniscule pearl particles to create an ethereal illumination, effortlessly lifting a dull tired complexion.

Rich and nourishing yet wonderfully lightweight, it won’t clog or weigh your skin down and leaves your skin feeling beautifully soft, primed and radiant in an instant.

You can use the balm In a variety of different ways; use it as your daily moisturiser is you suffer with particularly oily skin or layer over your traditional skincare.

 

You can even add it to or pat it over your foundation to add a subtle glow or concentrate on the areas you’d like to define such as neck, shoulders or your décolleté.

It is a beautiful product for adding a natural glow if you’re a bit nervous of illuminators or highlighters plus its hydrating skincare qualities ensure that your skin feels fresh and fabulous all day long.

Up next is this exquisite lipstick.

 

 

Bobbi Brown’s Luxe Lip Color’s (£29) are simply stunning.

Intensely pigmented, rich and creamy, they offer nourishment and comfort to your lips while locking in powerful colour.

One of my favourite shades is Spring Pink, a true feminine pink if ever I saw it.

 

 

Available in an impressive 40 shades, this luxurious lipstick conditions and hydrates your lips ensuring there’s no cracking or flaking while imparting dramatic colour that lasts and lasts.

Housed within a sleek, heavy gold tube with the Bobbi Brown logo printed on its cap, it’s a real beauty to behold.

Its sharp tip allows for precise application and even coverage and the silky soft, creamy texture floods your lips with comfort and colour.

 

 

It’s practically perfect in every way.

Last but my no means least is the iconic Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact (£35.60)

This breathtakingly beautiful, light-reflecting compact is unsurprisingly, another of Bobbi’s best selling products.

 

 

Create your own fully customisable look with this ombre palette featuring 5 varying shades to create a beautiful glow.

My go-to brick is Rosy on account of its gorgeous collection of pinky hues.

 

Feather-light, silky soft and with superfine light-reflecting pigments, this powder reflects both radiance and light to ensure that all eyes will be on you.

Handmade in Italy, it can be worn as a blusher, overall radiance powder or to high-light cheekbones or anywhere that light naturally hits your face for a gorgeous, flattering look.

 

 

I’ve swatched each individual hue for you to see, but for best results sweep your brush over the entire brick and lightly dust on the areas you wish to illuminate with the beautiful powder.

These really are three Bobbi Brown gems to love and treasure

 

 

Academy of Colour 24 Days of Nails Advent Calendar from Debenhams

 Treat yourself or a loved one to a truly decadent yet affordable countdown to Christmas with the Academy of Colour 24 Days of Nails Advent Calendar.

Exquisitely presented in a pastel pink, rose gold cylindrical box you’ll find a treasure trove of gifts to dazzle and delight any nail colour enthusiast.

 

 

The box almost resembles that of a statuesque cake, complete with sweet pink icing that effortlessly drips from the top, but of course this is no cake and that is no icing.

This is the ultimate nail polish gift.

 

 

 

Open the box and you’ll discover 24 individual boxes in a pastel pink and muted mauve tones.

Each box contains an item wrapped in tissue paper, allowing you to enjoy the pleasure of unwrapping a gift every single day in the lead up to Christmas.

 

 

Nestled inside every box you’ll find a festive treat as this bumper calendar contains 16 nail polishes, a top coat, French polish, 2 nail glitter pots, a nail file, nail clippers, toe separator, nail scissors and even nail gems.

This is literally a completely comprehensive manicure/pedicure kit.

 

 

 The calendar features a stunning array of nail polish colours from soft nudes to dazzling metallics, ruby reds to pretty pinks, elegant pastels to shimmering sparkle.

Prep your nails to perfection with the gorgeous rose gold nail tools and buff them beautiful with the gold sparkly nail file before getting to work!

 

 

Switch up and customise your manicure with the inclusion of glitter pots, allowing you to create a host of dazzling looks this festive season.

Create nails with a little je ne sais quoi by adding some fabulous stickers to dried polish prior to your top coat.

 

 Whether you’re after a bold, statement look, an elegant French tipped manicure or a pretty candy coated look, there’s everything you could need and more.

The Academy of Colour 24 Days of Nails Advent Calendar usually retails at £40 which would already be a steal for such an elegant, jam-packed calendar, however it is currently on offer at just £24 from Debenhams.

 

 

Now that is an offer you can’t afford to miss!

Head to Debenhams now to get your mitts on one before they go, and at this price they WILL go!

 

 

The Body Shop Festive Scents

 You know that Christmas is just around the corner when The Body Shop launch their festive scents and guys and gals, they’re here!

This year you’ll find an irresistible trio of wintery scents to delight, relax and pamper your body and mind. 

Whatever your fragrance preference, be it fruity, floral or gourmand there is a range to tantalise your senses and soothe your body.

Their first new scent is Winter Jasmine.

 

 

This festive, crisp, floral scent is absolutely beautiful. A real treat!

I tried it out in the form of their Body Yoghurt (£9) and Hand Cream (£5).

This decadently rich and creamy yoghurt has been created with jasmine extract from India, shea butter from Ghana and organic almond milk from Spain to create a deeply nourishing and beautifully aromatic scented body moisturiser.

 

 

Wonderfully light yoghurt has a semi-gel like texture which is quickly absorbed into your skin, quenching any dryness and replenishing moisture where it is most needed.

Formulated for nomal to dry skin, it gets to work quickly to sooth dry skin, leaving you feeling soft and silky and smelling festively fabulous.

If you love this scent then you can extend the experience to your hands with their hand cream.

 

 

Made with jasmine extract from India, handcrafted Community Fair Trade shea butter from Ghana and Community Fair Trade organic babassu oil from Brazil, it offers a deeply nourishing experience that softens even cuticles.

Pocket-sized and perfect for popping in your hand back for on the go top ups, your hands will feel soft, protected and smell delightful!

Prefer fruitier notes?

Then prepare to be blown away with their second festive scent, Festive Berry.

 

 

Bursting with juicy, tangy freshness, this collection is perfect if you prefer a sweeter, more refreshing scent.

Say hello to smoother skin this Christmas with our special edition Festive Berry Body Scrub.

I got stuck into their Body Scrub (£16) and Lip Scrub (£4.50).

Created in a deep, decadent, rich red hue this delectable body scrub smells good enough to eat.

Formulated with cranberry seed oil, Brazil nut oil and exfoliating raspberry seeds and sugar crystals, this juicy treat buffs away dead skin to reveal brighter, smother skin beneath.

 

 

Its thick, hydrating texture softens the skin while gently exfoliating and refining as it goes.

It transforms your shower into the sweetest smelling experience and leaves you with smoother than smooth skin.

Similarly, the delicious lip scrub also features a festive red shade and contains sugar crystals to gently exfoliate away dead skin from your lips to leave you with a softer, more kissably pout.

Cranberry seed oil nourishes your lips while shea butter imparts a serious hit of moisture to ensure your lips and hydrated and full.

It takes rather delicious too though I wouldn’t recommend eating the whole pot!

 

 

Last but my no means least is my favourite festive scent, Warm Vanilla.

Now for me, this is what Christmas really smells like, sweet, soft, creamy warm vanilla, as if you’ve just baked a delicious cake!

I adore this scent, and while it is a Shower Cream (£5.50) I like to pour it under warm running water for an indulgent bathing experience too.

Created with vanilla extract from Madagascar, the rich, creamy shower gel offers up plenty of soft, frothy bubbles to gently cleanse your skin without leaving it feeling dry.

 

 

The best part, the scent of vanilla lingers on your skin long after you’ve stepped out of the shower.

Its simply divine!

So there you have it! Which festive scent will you be after this year?

Dr Lipp Review & Giveaway

 Treat yourself or a loved one to the gift of kissably soft, nourished, conditioned lips this Christmas with the multi-award winning brand, Dr Lipp.

For those of you not in the know, Dr Lipp was brought to the masses back in 2004 after its founder discovered that the balm had a multitude of beneficial uses aside from its original purpose of being a nipple balm for breastfeeding mothers.

The multi-purpose skincare hero can be used to treat a whole host of different dry skin issues, is 100% natural, the original line is comprised of just ONE single ingredient and the rest of the lines features up to just 10 ingredients.

 

 

This iconic ingredient is in fact Lanolin, one of the worlds best natural moisturisers.

Made from Australian free roaming sheep’s wool, its bio compatibility with human skin is almost identical to your skins natural oils.

The Lanolin in Dr Lipp products is 100% natural, cruelty free and is purified to the highest standards to make it the Rolls Royce of Lanolin.

 

 

I’ve used this balm for years and it is in my opinion, the BEST lip balm and dry skin reliever that I’ve ever had.

Texture wise, it reminds me somewhat of petroleum jelly, however it is FAR richer, thicker and long lasting.

Taste and fragrance free, it is decadently rich and hugs your lips like a warm hug.

It instantly quenches dry, sore skin on your lips, elbows, knees, anywhere really!

 

 

It stays put, offering hour after hour of serious hydration, leaving your lips feeling soft and full and offering a delicate, natural sheen.

If like me you’re a BIG fan of cute minis and like to keep a balm everywhere; think bathroom, bedroom, handbag, car, kitchen, the list is exhaustive, then you’ll love their 6 Pack Original Nipple Balm (£29.99)

This sweet little kit contains 6 travel-sized packs which you can dot around to ensure you are never far from your hydrating saviour!

 

 

I personally pop one in each of my Children’s book bags at school so they can stop their lips from drying in the winter.

Perfect for all skin types including sensitive skin, I simply cannot get enough of this glorious luxurious, thick balm!

Fancy trying something a little new?

Check out their new CBD Calm Balm (£10.99)

 

 

Perfect for those of you suffering with extra-dry skin troubles, this little green tube of joy contains medical grade Lanolin and 50MG of broad spectrum CBD Oil to calm, soothe and nourish severely dry skin.

Rich and not at all gloppy or sticky, it offers some powerful TLC to even the most chapped of lips, plus, CBD oil is so In right now so you can rest assured that you’re bang on trend!

Looking for a balm that delivers a hint of colour along with un-paralleled moisturising qualities? 

 

 

Dr Lipp have got you covered here too thanks to their Lip Tint 3 Pack (£18).

Created for use on you cheeks, eyelids and lips, it is another multi-purpose hero to delight.

Beautifully presented in a chic, elegant compact gift box, the set comprises of three tinted balms which have been formulated with just 5 ingredients.

 

 

100% natural, scent and flavour free they are perfect for sensitive skin and offer a gorgeous natural hit of colour.

Created with edible plant-based pigmentation, you’ve got a beautiful natural pink in the form of Sweet Potato, a rich, voluptuous burgundy in Elderberry and a delicate peachy-coral in Red Raddish.

 

 

They contain all the wonderful hydrating properties of the original but with the added benefit of a little splash of colour to bring your lips, cheeks and eyes to life.

Offering a subtle sheen, they allow you to match your lip and cheek colour while the softening, nourishing ingredients keep your skin feeling comfortable and smooth.

 

 

I am one massive fan and I want to prove to you how incredible this brand is by offering one of you the opportunity to win a set of your own goodies.

For your chance to win a Lip Tint 3 Pack, CBD Calm Balm and 6 Pack Original worth over £58 simply fill in the Rafflecopter form below.

 

 

I’m telling you, you’ll never use another balm again after you’ve experienced Dr Lipp and if you gift a loved one a balm, they'll love you forever too!

  

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Otis Jackson Dandelion Silver Pendant

 Treat someone to a truly wonderful gift this Christmas with Otis Jackson.

Created over 20 years ago when their designer Narena set up in an indoor market on the iconic Kings Road in Chelsea.

Otis Jaxon has now grown to become a small, multi-cultural London based team who love thinking, creating and endlessly discussing how to deliver contemporary, wearable jewellery that dazzles and delights.

 

 

How stunning is this Dandelion Silver Pendant (£39.75)

I have a real affinity to dandelions as they remind me of my children.

My kids love finding dandelions that have gone over and blowing them into the wind while making a wish. This image has stuck with me to such an extent that earlier this year I had two dandelions tattooed onto my arm to remind me of this precious memory.

 

 

This Silver Pendant has been made to the highest quality and features exquisite levels of detail.

Also available in gold vermeil, it features an elegant dandelion head hung on a 16” chain with an additional 2” extension.

The way in which the pendant catches and reflects the light is simply beautiful and its eye-catching, unique design captures many an admiring glance.

 

 

The simplicity of the piece is contrasted by the complexity of the dandelion itself.

You can see the individual strands and tips of each and every seed, making it a real beauty to behold.

I adore this necklace as it represents a deeply important memory which I cherish.

 

 

It is also available with matching stud earrings and a gorgeous ring and with a price point of under £40 it is an accessible and affordable piece of luxury jewellery.

 You can discover the full range of Otis Jackson jewellery along with this Dandelion Silver Pendant on their website now.