tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37457344167994339952024-02-07T19:07:02.466-08:00Emmie's DarlingsLittle Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-4842050191761810052011-12-04T10:08:00.000-08:002011-12-04T10:08:49.674-08:00Super Duper Porridge<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When it comes to breakfast, my appreciation for porridge has reached epic levels. Winter mornings are hell, and when I awake, I'm looking for something hearty, substantial and downright nourishing. Porridge is the one thing I know I can rely on during the colder months. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are many ways to create porridge and I say create, because there is a definite art in producing a decent bowl. Of course, there are many ways of making what is essentially just oats and liquid, but here are a few of <i>my </i>own pointers (gained after many, many years of experimentation). </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Choose Jumbo Oats</b>. (And preferably organic) I find these work best as they have been least tampered with. Plus they create a lovely nutty texture. </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Use Milk</b>. Always. I cook porridge with skimmed milk, but friends often say to me they make theirs with water to 'save calories.' I think this is a mistake and a false economy. The protein in the milk helps give you a well-rounded breakfast and keeps you fuller for longer. Plus, you're getting calcium to strengthen your bones. If you can't tolerate/don't like cow's milk, choose an alternative like soya or rice. </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Cook it in a Saucepan. </b>Step away from the microwave. Porridge made on the stove top is far superior in taste and only takes 5-10 minutes. </span></li>
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have decided to share my very special porridge recipe. It's one of my favourites. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Cinnamon and Raisin Porridge with Toasted Almonds</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">You will need:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Organic Jumbo Porridge Oats (Approx 40g for 1)</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Skimmed Milk (180mls for 1) </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Raisins</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Cinnamon</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Flaked Almonds</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Whole Almonds </span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Agave Nectar/Maple Syrup to serve. </span></span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Turn hob onto a medium heat setting.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. In a saucepan place the oats and pour in the milk.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. Sprinkle in some raisins. (However many you think you want!)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. Add in a few of whole almonds. (Optional)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">5. Spoon in some Cinnamon. (As much or as little as you like)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">6. Allow to come to the boil and then simmer. Stir frequently.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">7. As the porridge thickens, take a small non-stick frying pan and tip in the flaked almonds.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">8. Heat & watch carefully as they will burn easily! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">9. When the flaked almonds are nicely browned - set to one side.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">10. Tip the porridge into a bowl, drizzle with syrup and top with almonds. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">11. Serve with a nice cuppa peppermint tea!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">That's all for today folks. I hope you liked this post - feel free to comment below and do tell me, are you a porridge lover? Or do you still think it is inedible grey sludge?</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ciao for now x</span></div>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-47512259065442547202011-09-25T09:49:00.000-07:002011-09-25T09:49:06.837-07:00And the Winner is...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqntWyEnBc5YylNnyzyQoxQR1vwj3Qc05uXN1ulke3y6kOy92m4f3N79jeOySKssPSj7sNXpXB8jGAK0IranyJVh7QU06YfBoSgCr6KBwJsNstgssqY1NqXeMEDGw1ExGr9RRC1kxu2LI/s1600/168181_1538277388388_1578490348_31131399_5719630_n_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqntWyEnBc5YylNnyzyQoxQR1vwj3Qc05uXN1ulke3y6kOy92m4f3N79jeOySKssPSj7sNXpXB8jGAK0IranyJVh7QU06YfBoSgCr6KBwJsNstgssqY1NqXeMEDGw1ExGr9RRC1kxu2LI/s400/168181_1538277388388_1578490348_31131399_5719630_n_thumb.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The time has finally come to announce the winner of my UBER MEGA GIVEAWAY!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So that is it for today, but I did just want to say a HUGE welcome to all my new followers and a special 'bless you' to all my long standing ones.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ciao for now x </span></div>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-7463106661009342702011-09-23T14:51:00.000-07:002011-09-23T14:51:14.634-07:00Outfit of a Wedding Guest<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A couple of weekends ago, I attended a family wedding and had an absolutely super time. The couple looked amazing and a splendid day was had by all. I thought I'd do a very quick post to share with you what I wore. </span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Dress:</b> French Connection</span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Shoes: </b>Office - (dug out from the back of my wardrobe) Heel = insanely high, nevertheless I did a heck of a lot of dancing in them...</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Jewellery:</b> Not wanting to take away from the detailing of the dress, I chose not to wear a necklace or any bracelets. I did however, stick with my silver rings (I feel naked without them!)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Nail Varnish:</b> Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure - <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Sally-Hansen-Complete-Salon-Manicure_1211488/">Pedal to the Metal £6.99</a></span></div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Make-up: </b></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Primer: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/174/967/templatesproductsproductslandingtmpl/templatesproductscategorytmpl/templatesproductsmptmpl/Prep-Prime-Skin/index.tmpl">MAC Prep & Prime £18.00</a></span><b> </b></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Foundation: <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/complexion-3/sheer-matte-foundation/sheer-matte-foundation.html">NARS Sheer Matte Foundation in Deauville £29.50</a></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Eye Primer:<a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Urban+Decay+Eyeshadow+Primer+Potion+-Original/153359865,default,pd.html"> Urban Decay Primer Potion £14.50</a></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Powder: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/159/1343/templatesproductsproductslandingtmpl/templatesproductscategorytmpl/templatesproductsmptmpl/Mineralize-Skinfinish-Natural/index.tmpl">MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Medium (18.50)</a></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Blush: </span><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/156/1791/templatesproductsproductslandingtmpl/templatesproductscategorytmpl/templatesproductsmptmpl/Mineralize-Blush/index.tmpl"><span>MAC Sakura Mineralize Blush (from the Quite Cute Collection) £19.00</span></a><span> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Highlighter: <a href="http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/EndecaSearchListerView?storeId=10052&searchTerm=10125847.P&ta=1&typeAhead=true&langId=-1&catalogId=10551#container">Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Highlighting Pen £24.50</a></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Eye brow pencil: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT21845&PRODUCT_ID=PROD66062&SKU_ID=SKU56645&QUERY=stud">MAC Pencil (Stud) £11.50</a> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Eyebrow set: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/149/305/templatesproductsproductslandingtmpl/templatesproductscategorytmpl/templatesproductsmptmpl/Brow-Set/index.tmpl">MAC £11.50</a></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Eyeshadows: </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span></span></span><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT21850&PRODUCT_ID=PROD66120">MAC Crystal, Digit, Scene & Knight Divine £11.50</a><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Eyeliner: <a href="http://www.collection2000.co.uk/products/eyes/eye-liner/extreme-24-hour-felt-tip-liner.aspx">Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner - Collection 2000 £2.99</a></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Eye Pencil: <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_123932962099_-1?breadcrumb=Home%7EBeauty">Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye pencil £13.00</a></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Mascara: <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/gp/product/B0051OR5E4/ref=sc_iw_c_6_1_48505031/279-5171704-4254627?ie=UTF8&n=48505031&bcBrand=core">Benefit They're Real £18.50</a></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span>Lipstick: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/templatesproductsproductslandingtmpl/templatesproductscategorytmpl/templatesproductsmptmpl/Lipstick/index.tmpl">MAC Playtime (from the Quite Cute Collection) £13.50</a></span> </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></li>
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That's it for today folks - told you it was going to be quick! Hope you liked it though, perhaps leave me a little comment? </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ciao for now x</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">PS. I will be announcing the winner of my Uber Mega Giveaway very shortly - sorry for the hold up! </span></span>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-53815252526595369652011-09-11T09:08:00.000-07:002011-09-11T09:08:09.988-07:00NOTD - Inglot O2M Breathable Nail Enamel (646)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As Autumn has most definitely arrived, I've put my candy colours aside for the moment and gone for this most beautiful dark blue from Inglot.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It comes from their O2M range, which is nail polish based on the polymer that was originally developed for breathable contact lenses. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">They say that the<i> </i>use of new polymer, </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>- significantly increases the oxygen permeability of the varnish films (until 54 cm3/sec).</i><i> </i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>- improves the permeability to water vapour</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i> </i>-<i> facilitates the varnish spreading </i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>- reduces the film tightness</i></span></li>
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This nail polish goes on like a dream. Two coats create a completely opaque nail with no streaking in sight. I put it down to the high-tech formulation, which also helped my DIY manicure last for ages. In fact, I had no chipping for five days. Impressive. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The range contains NONE of the following;</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">toluene</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">formaldehyde</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> dibutyl phthalate (DBP)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> camphor </span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Which is obviously another huge bonus for this range. </span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The O2M bottles are slightly smaller than the original Inglot polishes and a tiny bit more expensive, but I would definitely say that they are worth it. Better nail health, longer lasting manicure = an overall good buy. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Click <a href="http://www.inglotcosmetics.com/">HERE</a> for more information and to find out where your nearest store is. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So, that's it for today folks. What do you think? Have you tried any of these special 'breathable' polishes? Let me know in the comments below - I do read every single one!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ciao for now x</span></div>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-42800894708446646282011-09-05T13:11:00.000-07:002011-09-05T13:15:02.605-07:00Outfit of the Other Day (Vintage)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today, I've done a quick post to show you this very sweet vintage dress. Ordinarily I don't go near yellow. It is, in fact, a colour I actively avoid. However, when I saw this, I knew it had to be mine. Please do excuse the occasional crease - I haven't had chance to tend to it properly yet - I wanted to show you all first!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The back is totally adorable with frilly edging. The print is floral and is very obviously from the seventies!</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">I've teamed it with some gold hoop earrings that I picked up from <a href="http://www.graysantiques.com/">Gray's Antiques</a> just off Bond St in London. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Make up wise nothing that exotic! I have used some of my staple products for a very easy to create look. </span></div><ul><li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Primer: <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/primer/gosh-velvet-touch-foundation-primer/invt/483176/">Gosh Velvet Touch Foundation Primer £12.99</a> </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Foundation: <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/complexion-3/sheer-matte-foundation/sheer-matte-foundation.html">NARS Sheer Matte Foundation in Deauville £29.50</a></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eye Primer:<a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Urban+Decay+Eyeshadow+Primer+Potion+-Original/153359865,default,pd.html"> Urban Decay Primer Potion £14.50</a></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Powder: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/159/1343/templatesproductsproductslandingtmpl/templatesproductscategorytmpl/templatesproductsmptmpl/Mineralize-Skinfinish-Natural/index.tmpl">MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Medium (18.50)</a><br />
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<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bronzer:<a href="http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/bronzing-powder-6.html"> Nars Laguna (24.50)</a></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Highlighter: <a href="http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/EndecaSearchListerView?storeId=10052&searchTerm=10125847.P&ta=1&typeAhead=true&langId=-1&catalogId=10551#container">Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Highlighting Pen £24.50</a></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eye brow pencil: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT21845&PRODUCT_ID=PROD66062&SKU_ID=SKU56645&QUERY=stud">MAC Pencil (Stud) £11.50</a> </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eyebrow set: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/149/305/templatesproductsproductslandingtmpl/templatesproductscategorytmpl/templatesproductsmptmpl/Brow-Set/index.tmpl">MAC £11.50</a></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eyeshadows: <a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Urban+Decay+Naked+Palette/151534794,default,pd.html">Urban Decay Naked Palette £35.00</a></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eyeliner: <a href="http://www.collection2000.co.uk/products/eyes/eye-liner/extreme-24-hour-felt-tip-liner.aspx">Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner - Collection 2000 £2.99</a></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mascara: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT31416&PRODUCT_ID=PROD99717&QUERY=falsh%20lashes">MAC False Lashes £17.50</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lipstick: <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/No7-Poppy-King-Lipstick_1207216/">No7 Poppy King (Allure) £12.00</a></span> </span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you'd actually like me to do a tutorial on this look or any of the looks I create, do let me know in the comments below. </span></div><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So that's it for today folks, I hope you've enjoyed having a sneaky peek at this funny old dress...If you have, you might like to do one of the following:</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Comment below -Comments make me happy. </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Enter my MEGA UBER giveaway. Click <a href="http://emmiesdarlings.blogspot.com/2011/08/uber-mega-giveaway.html">HERE</a> - Quick though, you haven't got long left!</span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Nominate me in the Cosmo Beauty Awards - Link somewhere on the right.. </span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks & Ciao for now x</span></div><br />
<span id="goog_1668823397"></span><span id="goog_1668823398"></span>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-65232983410810087382011-09-03T16:15:00.000-07:002011-09-03T16:17:39.129-07:00August Favourites<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Summer has ended. Noooo! I refuse to believe it. On the other hand, the A/W ranges in the shops are looking all the more tempting now, and I feel a few naughty spending splurges coming on...</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Anyhow, swiftly moving onto the matter at hand. The old monthly favourites post. It feels like I haven't done one of these for yonks and it has been nice to sit back and have a good look at the things I have been enjoying the past four weeks. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Clarins-Rouge-Prodige-True-Hold-Colour-Shine-Lipstick-3g?aff=aw&awc=2150_1315083520_f7a542885c30ff7e6874de2329072591" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Rouge Prodige Lipstick (Red)</a></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtKRa9bKuVfutjkeUlMIntMQCX70ABJyQmMsB2hhBKkv5yg2Q94N7LmXidYBXdlDZvIamCe10Sfisge_GAkJC7bmPpfTkhliL7XwBixHGTDG2Lx20O5RM6D1K_jjvnwtXLjynXDhyK-k/s1600/100951467-260x260-0-0_Clarins%252BRouge%252BProdige%252BLipstick%252BClarins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZtKRa9bKuVfutjkeUlMIntMQCX70ABJyQmMsB2hhBKkv5yg2Q94N7LmXidYBXdlDZvIamCe10Sfisge_GAkJC7bmPpfTkhliL7XwBixHGTDG2Lx20O5RM6D1K_jjvnwtXLjynXDhyK-k/s1600/100951467-260x260-0-0_Clarins%252BRouge%252BProdige%252BLipstick%252BClarins.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">August has been a funny old month for me, I'm definitely going through some sort of transitional period in my life. I'm coming to realise that if things aren't going to plan - rip that plan up and make a new one. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This lipstick is perhaps the item that has most indicated the change in the air for me. You see, I don't really do red. At least, I didn't. But then I met Clarin's Rouge Prodige Lipstick and I've been seduced. This is one hot colour. </span></div><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This intense colour certainly matches up to my intense pose - it's incredible. I've taken to red like a duck to water. Perhaps it is the fact that the Clarins Rouge Prodige is so easy to wear - long lasting, doesn't dry my lips out and weirdly makes me feel like a 'proper' grown up! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">You can buy this beauty for £17 at counters nationwide - alternatively, click the link above and buy from Feel Unique for £15.30 (inc. delivery!)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/EndecaSearchListerView?storeId=10052&searchTerm=10100138.P&ta=1&typeAhead=true&langId=-1&catalogId=11051&t1_sort=P_PRICE#container">Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Anti Chip Top Coat</a></span> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I think that this is one of the best, yet one of the most over-looked topcoats on the market. I, myself have walked past it on occasions thinking that there must be some other ultimate/superior polish around. That sounds incredibly snobbish, but I suppose we've been brought up in a culture where more expensive = better. But no, this just isn't necessarily the case. I have tried top coats that have been double, even triple the cost of this one, yet something always lures me back to the little red bottle. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So here's the deal, you apply one coat of this polish a couple of minutes after you finish painting your nails. They'll be dry "to the touch" within 30 seconds. That is a gentle touch mind you - I did a couple of tests! After those 30 seconds, you can, for example, use your mobile. After a further two or so minutes, you can visit the ladies and undo zips etc without fear of smudging. Fifteen minutes and you'll be routing round your handbag for your keys, occasionally catching glimpses your high gloss super shiny nails. All good for a pretty reasonable £6. </span></div><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33053&storeId=12552&productId=2495204&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=maxi%20skirt&pageSize=20">Purple Maxi Skirt - Dorothy Perkins (Now £15!) </a></span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimJ0Y2D5wyZAZTrkHeqvIemBc43crY-NTb7LiSuRWPUu4WoYFa-XFEy1yVTgMnVMOepY8ljZqWIKydM4yqQPD15AiEXlH4Z3k6wsttbkfTP7SaVOLYXjRukRKXGnEXsEG-4-5pLkzsRI/s1600/14532772_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimJ0Y2D5wyZAZTrkHeqvIemBc43crY-NTb7LiSuRWPUu4WoYFa-XFEy1yVTgMnVMOepY8ljZqWIKydM4yqQPD15AiEXlH4Z3k6wsttbkfTP7SaVOLYXjRukRKXGnEXsEG-4-5pLkzsRI/s320/14532772_large.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This maxi skirt has been a total staple in my wardrobe this month. In my all time favourite purple, when teamed up with a black body (Primark do an awesome one for about £6) you have a colour blocking sensation! Okay, that might be taking it a little too far, but it has been an easy 'go to' outfit and I'm sure it will continue to be so going into September. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_863835845"><br />
</a></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.219782">Laura Geller Vanishing Act Duo Concealer</a></span> <br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJuOa7y4_yBPjP1uhUln2pMlxt2PwcuPHbiW4cPygSIUjmuEIMNBS25wGNcqmZ7bgQECUuQ9J1UdZio57-2xxKTWRcazVE7nG9IYBo5VWOhc1fdoBUpONjPz1opKSHCfVx3ZnJ68TN98/s1600/215x0-7-75-1-a0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now, I don't really get excited about concealers. It's not the kind of product I tend to think of when writing favourites either. However, here we have Laura Geller's Vanishing Act Duo and by goodness is it worth a mention. They say,</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>"Perfect for disguising dark circles and skin imperfections, Vanishing Act is a non-drying, crease-proof concealer duo that you can custom blend to match your skin tone. Use the applicator brush included to help blend the colours for a professional finish and to achieve the desired coverage."</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The creamy consistency of this handbag sized duo helps it stand out from all the other concealers by quite a long way. I love that you can 'custom blend' to your own skin tone. I love that it doesn't dry out my skin. I also love the fact that, when applied underneath my eyes, there are no creases. The little brush is remarkably good too given that most that come with products tend to be a bit dodgy. Downside? Price perhaps. It is expensive at £14.75. Having said that, higher end concealers do tend to be around the same price mark - Benefit's Bo-ing is £16.50 and MAC's Studio Sculpt is slightly less at £13.50. I certainly believe you're getting more for you're money with Laura Geller. What do you think?</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://uk.melvita.com/melvita-uk-organic-beauty-oils-natural-skin-care-for-anti-ageing,8,1,1194,4870.htm" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Melvita Rosehip Seed Oil </a></span><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So, if you are a regular reader of this 'ere blog, you'll know that a couple of months ago, I had an operation. Soon as I was able, I got myself down to the lovelies in Melvita to guide me in my quest for a scar reducing oil. And were they helpful? Woah! Of course they were. I love Melvita and will be devoting a post entirely to them in the coming weeks. But back to the Rosehip Seed Oil. This was the first thing recommended to me when I rolled in there (still practically wearing the hospital nightie) and I bought it straight away.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">And I'm so glad I did. I can't tell you what a difference it has made to my four scars in the 6 weeks I've been using it. Melvita's oil is an Eco Certified and Organic product and is from the first cold press of the seeds (this is when they are most potent).</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rosehip Seed Oil is considered a 'dry' oil, which basically means that it sinks into the skin easily with no greasy residue. Scientific research has shown it works wonders on the following:</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stretch marks</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">UV damage from overexposure to the sun</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Scars from surgery, burns, and acne</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eczema</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Psoriasis</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wrinkles and premature skin aging </span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Brittle nails</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dry and damaged hair </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">What makes this wonder oil so fabulous?</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> It is jam packed with Vitamins A, E and Essential Fatty Acids - all the things you need to help with the above conditions. The vitamin A in particular helps with cell rejuvenation and it also promotes collagen and elastin levels to increase. Over all healthier skin is revealed!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> £18 from</span><a href="http://uk.melvita.com/melvita-uk-organic-beauty-oils-natural-skin-care-for-anti-ageing,8,1,1194,4870.htm" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Melvita</a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> (and worth every penny)</span></span> <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So that's it for my August favourites. I do hope you've found something that takes your fancy. Do leave me a comment and let me know if you've tried any of the products! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Don't forget to enter my MEGA UBER giveaway. Click <a href="http://emmiesdarlings.blogspot.com/2011/08/uber-mega-giveaway.html">HERE</a>. Not long to go now! </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">If you'd be so kind, please nominate me in the Cosmo Beauty Awards - Link somewhere on the right..</span></li>
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks and Ciao for now x</span></div><br />
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Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-71887949869435660552011-08-30T14:52:00.000-07:002011-08-30T14:55:46.675-07:00Ten Things That Rock My World.<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As yesterday was a bank holiday here in the UK, I decided to spend my day doing rather a different and slightly light-hearted post. Apologies for it not going up on the day itself but unfortunately I've been struck down by some evil cold bug and I didn't quite have the umph to get it published. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">In essence, having a three day weekend gave me time to stop, which I rarely do, and ponder the things, besides beauty & makeup, which give me a little flutter in my stomach or a little grin on my face. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>1. Dancing Insanely</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Z-AnOPRyJaSjS-nKiPMUFoxuvNXBBytmnnP-FgayqMSqatWpjQW90p-OsVdROOlzHnvAzechfrzDLl8SGJkKg4-t5-ZucMixpE9X4PshfpSrfwiHZGoJrRucyDz23z-4-tUQML4Gp-Y/s1600/dancing+insanely.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Z-AnOPRyJaSjS-nKiPMUFoxuvNXBBytmnnP-FgayqMSqatWpjQW90p-OsVdROOlzHnvAzechfrzDLl8SGJkKg4-t5-ZucMixpE9X4PshfpSrfwiHZGoJrRucyDz23z-4-tUQML4Gp-Y/s400/dancing+insanely.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I do like to break out a few moves every once in a while. Really just go a bit crazy and let my body 'go with the flow.' I may well put a video up at some point, if you're lucky ;)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span class="text3">"You can dance anywhere, even if only in your heart."</span></i></span></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2. Creativity</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Two of my paintings.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two pieces of my homemade jewellery</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="body">For me, being creative isn't necessarily about painting or making jewellery it's about taking risks, growing, experimenting and having fun. </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i><span class="body">"Be brave enough to live life creatively. The creative place where no one else has ever been." ~ </span></i>Adla. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3. My Dog Sprout </b></span><br />
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<tr style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">This new mix will sound proper bangin' through my new woofers!</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sprout and I come as a package. Wherever I go, he goes pretty much - we are inseparable. His ears smell like popcorn, his nickname is Toad and well, he won't get up in the morning. See below.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>"Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell"</i> Emily Dickinson </span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>4. Silver Jewellery</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A selection of the places my silver radar has searched out!</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;">I'm like a magpie when it comes to silver jewellery, especially earrings and silver bangles. Anything unusual looking - good quality and items I can imagine passing down to any future children I may have. I will be doing a 'I love silver jewellery' post in the not too distant future so I won't reveal that much now, but if you're a regular reader of my blog you'll know I like vintage pieces, particularly marcasite. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>5. Romance/Love</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/P1030731-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/P1030731-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am a true romantic at heart and I love to be loved/be in love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies."</i> ~ Aristotle </span> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>6. Music (In it's many forms)</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bass time</td></tr>
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</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/NGL5U4HVwX8?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Ravonettes </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Music plays a massive part in my life, whether it be learning to play my bass, going to gigs, writing songs or listening to my ipod. It helps me think, express emotion and sometimes, be transported somewhere else. </span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>"Music is what feelings sound like" </i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>7. Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt </b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A small selection of recent eats...</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The cold stuff. I just love it. Has to be either vanilla or pistachio. Added fruit and/or nuts a bonus. I am particular though - no chocolate or strawberry allowed. (Unless it is SNOG's Chocolate fro yo then it's allowed...)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Remember Tutti Frutti? Do they still make that flavour? Oh that was awesome... </span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>8. Inner Peace & Spirituality </b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Buddha Head</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reflecting by the Sea.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;">I am always striving to find balance and contentment in my life. Spirituality helps me. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>"Each one has to find his peace from within. And peace to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances.</i>" ~ Gandhi</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> 9. Keeping Fit & Healthy </b></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/IMG_0131-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/IMG_0131-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Jumping on a trampoline, dancing, yoga, running, Taekwondo or just walking Sprout - being active is super important to me. At various times in my life I've been so physically unwell and so exhausted that I haven't been able to move around at all. Now, I really don't take for granted the fact I can do as I please (although a tad slower than everyone else!)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-size: small;"><b>10. Markets </b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/P1030314-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/P1030314-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What goodies can I spy?! </td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;">I ADORE a good rummage round a market. From aromatic spices to vintage clothes to complete tat - I'm there. Firstly, there's the excitement of finding something you like and then you've got the whole process of bartering the price. Always start off with half of what they want and work from there, and remember to be polite & friendly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">And you obviously can't miss...?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 11. Breakfast! </b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bit of fruit, muesli & yogurt - energy for the day.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are just so many awesome foods to eat at breakfast. Porridge, pancakes, yogurts, muesli's, eggs Benedict, muffins...Nom nom nom!!!! <br />
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</b></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So that's it folks, I really hope you've enjoyed this post. Why not do it yourself on your own blog? I'd love to see ten things that rock your world...(link me in by leaving your address in the comments box below...) </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">To get the ball rolling on this one, I'm going to tag a few fellow bloggers to have a go, but in essence, I tag <i>everyone</i>. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Right:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Julie from <a href="http://memybestandi.blogspot.com/">Memybest&I</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Natalie from <a href="http://www.pixielashes.com/">pixielashes</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bettina from <a href="http://www.beautyswot.com/">BeautySwot</a> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Vivianna from <a href="http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/">Vivannadoesmakeup</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bex from <a href="http://bex-4-ever.blogspot.com/">Bex-4-ever</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Natalie from <a href="http://flaneur-in-the-city.blogspot.com/">Flaneur in the City </a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sinead from <a href="http://www.daintydollymix.com/">Dainty DollyMix</a> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hannah from <a href="http://www.hazzaapee.blogspot.com/">Which way to Wonderland?</a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">MSodapop from <a href="http://msodapop.blogspot.com/">MSodapop</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Clare from <a href="http://www.bigbeautyblog.com/">Bigbeautyblog</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Zo from <a href="http://thelondonlipgloss.blogspot.com/">the london lipgloss</a> </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I shall await eagerly! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Also, there is still time to enter my MEGA UBER giveaway - all you have to do is click<b> <a href="http://emmiesdarlings.blogspot.com/2011/08/uber-mega-giveaway.html">HERE</a>.</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Ciao for now x</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-28615343012094524382011-08-26T15:51:00.000-07:002011-08-26T15:51:15.003-07:00Outfit of the Other Day - Farmer's Daughter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/IMG_2688-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/IMG_2688-1.jpg" width="475" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">With summer coming to an end, I have been spendin</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">g </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">as much time outside as I possibly can. Whenever I go and stay with the family up north, I really enjoy letting the fresh air get right into my lungs. It makes a refreshing change from London life, the hustle and bustle - the to-ing and fro-ing. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't live anywhere else, but it is nice to escape sometimes - see the farm, get a bit muddy and go on long walks with Sprout the dog. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/IMG_2700-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/IMG_2700-1.jpg" width="475" /> </a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sprout had a complete funny five minutes round the field during this shot hence the giggle!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Clothes </b></span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Crochet Vest:</b> Kindly made by my most adorable Gran all the way down in Devon. </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Vintage Skirt: </b>Green suede from the 1960's - stolen from my Mother's wardrobe. </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Wellies:</b> Traditional Hunter (Yup still my Dad's!)</span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Jewellery</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_bx6emGAbvI60M76QWf7d8cfMlF3oq1otZuuycyMSiJhSqdDdBn9lehoo2WPZ7c0vVIKaLN9hKH5iSeSAjQKoqdVLyLbFURnvKRkoHUjkP6-PAfDbT7TllzcwOFACOL8khiGVBhVtXw/s1600/IMG_2799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_bx6emGAbvI60M76QWf7d8cfMlF3oq1otZuuycyMSiJhSqdDdBn9lehoo2WPZ7c0vVIKaLN9hKH5iSeSAjQKoqdVLyLbFURnvKRkoHUjkP6-PAfDbT7TllzcwOFACOL8khiGVBhVtXw/s320/IMG_2799.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Necklace:</b> A mixture of beads and stones - given as a gift so I'm not sure how much or where from... </span></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0gWLwa3ijkbFTP2Z7PusuOU4waT5x9u_pparq6qWP6Sge8GKGI4UCJ4hmPB9uSloDHLvtK9KugVaHUbAvNo1Ol8TTrJ75myrUgmIznpYAipQj9AQPForN_bAAQUeF7XpEvsn1uzmCg6k/s1600/IMG_2812.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0gWLwa3ijkbFTP2Z7PusuOU4waT5x9u_pparq6qWP6Sge8GKGI4UCJ4hmPB9uSloDHLvtK9KugVaHUbAvNo1Ol8TTrJ75myrUgmIznpYAipQj9AQPForN_bAAQUeF7XpEvsn1uzmCg6k/s320/IMG_2812.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Earrings:</b> Found in my bottom drawer back at my parents place. Treasures - you never know where they may crop up! </span></li>
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Make-up</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nothing too fancy with the make-up, or the hair for that matter. In fact, I don't think it's even been brushed, just put one side up with a bobby pin. Products used:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Primer: <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/primer/gosh-velvet-touch-foundation-primer/invt/483176/">Gosh Velvet Touch Foundation Primer £12.99</a></span> </span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Tinted Moisturiser:</span><span><a href="http://www.spacenk.co.uk/product/makeup/day+to+night+looks/122730144+tinted+moisturiser.do?search=basic&keyword=laura+mercier&sortby=bestSellers&page=all">Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser spf 20 £33.00</a></span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span></span><span>Bronzer: <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/_en/_gb/catalog/product.aspx?ParentCatCode=C_Makeup&CatCode=C_Makeup_HoneyBronzeMakeUp&prdcode=88139m">The Body Shop Honey Bronzing Gel £11</a></span> </span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Powder: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/159/1343/templatesproductsproductslandingtmpl/templatesproductscategorytmpl/templatesproductsmptmpl/Mineralize-Skinfinish-Natural/index.tmpl">MAC Mineralize Skin Finish (Medium) £18.50</a></span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>Highlighter: <a href="http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/EndecaSearchListerView?storeId=10052&searchTerm=10125847.P&ta=1&typeAhead=true&langId=-1&catalogId=10551#container">Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Highlighting Pen £24.50</a></span></span> </span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span></span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Concealer: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/157/10181/templatesproductsproductslandingtmpl/templatesproductscategorytmpl/templatesproductsmptmpl/Pro-Longwear-Concealer/index.tmpl">MAC Prolongwear £13.50</a><span> </span></span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span></span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>Eye brow pencil: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT21845&PRODUCT_ID=PROD66062&SKU_ID=SKU56645&QUERY=stud">MAC Pencil (Stud) £11.50</a></span> </span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span></span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>Eyebrow set: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/149/305/templatesproductsproductslandingtmpl/templatesproductscategorytmpl/templatesproductsmptmpl/Brow-Set/index.tmpl">MAC £11.50</a></span> </span></span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>Eye Shadow:<a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/gp/product/B0036QPTG0/ref=sr_11_1/280-4351291-1221827?ie=UTF8&bcBrand=core&nodeID="> Benefit's Creasless Cream in Skinny Jeans £14.00</a></span></span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span></span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Eyeliner: <a href="http://www.lifeandlooks.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14804&PartnerID=284&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=Google-Shopping-UK">Rimmel Flash Eyeliner £4.79</a></span> </span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>Mascara: </span><span><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT31416&PRODUCT_ID=PROD99717&QUERY=falsh%20lashes">MAC False Lashes £17.50</a></span></span> </span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lipstick: <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Clarins-Rouge-Prodige-Lipstick_1113593/">Clarin's Rouge Prodige £17.00</a> <span></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span><b></b></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love my dog! </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As you can see, in terms of the outfit, it cost me nothing. Well, next to nothing (I did buy my own underwear!) It goes to show that a rummage round here and there, you can have yourself, well, dressed at the very least! </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So that my darlings, is all for today. </span><span style="font-size: small;">I really hope you've liked some of what you've seen. If you have, perhaps think about doing one of the following...</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Comment below -Comments make me happy. </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Enter my MEGA UBER giveaway. Click <a href="http://emmiesdarlings.blogspot.com/2011/08/uber-mega-giveaway.html">HERE</a>. </span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Nominate me in the Cosmo Beauty Awards - Link somewhere on the right.. </span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks & Ciao for now x</span></div>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-56975992577000757872011-08-25T15:07:00.000-07:002011-08-25T15:07:00.102-07:00OMG! It's Not Purple...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwsU49WiqArTT6F9ouu7vpVoL9W4jud2kr7MPsZe2K4tlwkeyE6NHTzmal-H-49yA0RiMIpZqrX39HcIRfLjT8VQ-EMsI_Dw15evbXQAYw-PE5MRd-Asdq5o2yWYWGZ2EiQ8LUofSaJEQ/s1600/IMG_2553.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwsU49WiqArTT6F9ouu7vpVoL9W4jud2kr7MPsZe2K4tlwkeyE6NHTzmal-H-49yA0RiMIpZqrX39HcIRfLjT8VQ-EMsI_Dw15evbXQAYw-PE5MRd-Asdq5o2yWYWGZ2EiQ8LUofSaJEQ/s400/IMG_2553.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">No</span><span style="font-size: small;"><b> <i>purple</i></b> NOTD! Check me out...bought these little beauties form Orly. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">From left to right:</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"> Tiara </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">It's Up To Blue</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Etolie</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Blue Belle </span></li>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCMkUMOsQG_u6i8uPWFjFKt-_0_b2110Goqct8Udh_MZqxkKmroEn-NZbGvJm5JTwS0maLChN8SICc7fHdQNe8x5gM5BQVvJOy7aaqUC8IQjs1GQtlQ2pE0Aq_49E5RtYVBAZ_hkIHYc/s1600/IMG_3107.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCMkUMOsQG_u6i8uPWFjFKt-_0_b2110Goqct8Udh_MZqxkKmroEn-NZbGvJm5JTwS0maLChN8SICc7fHdQNe8x5gM5BQVvJOy7aaqUC8IQjs1GQtlQ2pE0Aq_49E5RtYVBAZ_hkIHYc/s400/IMG_3107.JPG" width="298" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Orly's Blue Belle</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div class="std"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy7997cXHJ2KcmEuBl4nk1SzO1yAuZdDwvcw6Ch9G8mM9N1L2rpIFBwA5TSQDzgKgbDyGD7N-q4s8cKj9QpRNJcHIhVEO0AHdXe4Acv51RP5zLHiouoJXveVGSxto1RtCBW6Anikfguv0/s1600/IMG_3096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy7997cXHJ2KcmEuBl4nk1SzO1yAuZdDwvcw6Ch9G8mM9N1L2rpIFBwA5TSQDzgKgbDyGD7N-q4s8cKj9QpRNJcHIhVEO0AHdXe4Acv51RP5zLHiouoJXveVGSxto1RtCBW6Anikfguv0/s400/IMG_3096.JPG" width="298" /></a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_lwbwGbAlX15nNcTQ2bD-eldgcoPuwFppqoZQR7LWhzm6qXabnUe9bWJPQJw59rR3fO5OQ5fpJ-_AgES6DV_Lcim8hdxE20yiMJEUzyUu0BjlvPm0CKsUsQ10oQnPk5nRE_3TW4LX8TY/s1600/IMG_3110.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_lwbwGbAlX15nNcTQ2bD-eldgcoPuwFppqoZQR7LWhzm6qXabnUe9bWJPQJw59rR3fO5OQ5fpJ-_AgES6DV_Lcim8hdxE20yiMJEUzyUu0BjlvPm0CKsUsQ10oQnPk5nRE_3TW4LX8TY/s400/IMG_3110.JPG" width="298" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Orly's It's Up to Blue</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Orly polishes have a bit of a cult following. Personally, I don't own many so was interested to pick up four of the miniatures in a local independent pharmacy (£3.99 each). The display of these babies is adorable and I defy anyone who has any interest in nail colour to walk past them. I would say it is near on impossible.</span><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">As you know, I very rarely move away from my staple range of purple shades, however with these 5.4ml bottles it seemed the perfect time for me to broaden my horizons so to speak.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Orly is a higher end polish but with this size you get to pay a small amount for a good quality product (& you get to finish the bottle before it goes all gloopy!). Each shade is free of DBP, formaldehyde and toluene (harmful toxins) - so a real bonus in my book. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">In terms of application, Orly's famous 'gripper cap' makes things a whole lot easier. Rubber with grooves there is no chance of any hand slippage. The brush is fairly thin - I'd prefer it to be wider as with some of the polishes streaking became an issue. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I needed two/three coats of each of these colours as they were quite thin. A base & top coat is also a necessity to stop chipping. Whilst these are not my favourite polishes, I would buy them again. I think the formulations vary from shade to shade so I may well have to buy a few more in order to do some further 'scientific' research! ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">You can buy these little miniatures online and in some larger <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Orly-Nail-Polish_1162523/">Boots</a> stores at the rather overpriced £5. I guess it is going to be pot luck if you can find them cheaper like I did - perhaps leave a comment below if you've struck gold! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Did you like this post? Yes? Then perhaps think about doing one of the following...</span></span></div><div id="products_description" name="products_description" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>Comment below - I LOVE comments...</span></span></span></li>
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</ul><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span> </span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>Thanks & Ciao for now x</span></span></span></div></div>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-28732791160316412172011-08-22T12:48:00.000-07:002011-08-22T12:48:28.517-07:00Outfit of the Other Day (Vintage)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/IMG_2741-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/IMG_2741-1.jpg" width="476" /> </a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It is so lovely being in the English countryside during harvest. I don't think anything in the world can compare to it. Luckily enough, this year I managed to get out of London and visit the family at exactly the right time. In such beautiful surroundings I thought I'd show you the look I went for on this very warm day.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">It smells so good.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">..</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Vintage Dress</b>: From the 1970's with pussy bow tie and bell sleeves. </span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sprout getting involved in farm life by eating grass...</span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/IMG_2753-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/IMG_2753-1.jpg" width="475" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Jewellery </b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDh_JiQuTFyt-lr-O6Zb7m0iFsIN-XFRlJu6JqdBIJtdjciOB_ooMRR14s0X39iuHIYBBHIPV5-D53xg-f9K3ZCbazmhIe3eDxu_1WXt6fKeTLDngV38BaGAVWLoZxnnGcC0mDcLPqJk/s1600/IMG_2786.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDh_JiQuTFyt-lr-O6Zb7m0iFsIN-XFRlJu6JqdBIJtdjciOB_ooMRR14s0X39iuHIYBBHIPV5-D53xg-f9K3ZCbazmhIe3eDxu_1WXt6fKeTLDngV38BaGAVWLoZxnnGcC0mDcLPqJk/s320/IMG_2786.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Ring:</b> Vintage Stirling Silver 1960's</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Other rings I wrote about in my Jumpsuit Outfit Of the Day. Click <a href="http://emmiesdarlings.blogspot.com/2011/08/outfit-of-other-day-jumpsuit.html">HERE</a> if you want to see... </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Errrm...I think they're in need of a good clean...</span> </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Earrings</b>: Stirling silver </span><span style="font-size: small;">- picked up from a charity shop, a bit 90's - can't exactly remember how much for now, but when I wear them they make me feel rather regal! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Make-up </b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Simple & girlie. The dress is flamboyant enough for daytime so no need to go over the top with the makeup. Here is what I used the create the look:</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Primer: <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/primer/gosh-velvet-touch-foundation-primer/invt/483176/">Gosh Velvet Touch Foundation Primer £12.99</a></span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Foundation:<a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/158/10180/Pro-Longwear-SPF-10-Foundation/index.tmpl"> Mac Prolongwear Foundation £22.50 (NW20)</a></span> </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Concealer: <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/benefit-boi-ing-industrial-strength-concealer_857092/">Benefit Boi-ing £16.50</a></span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Face Powder: <a href="http://www.celebrityskincare.co.uk/product-description/avene-skin-care/avene-couvrance-mosaic-powder-translucide.htm">Avene Mosaic Powder £13.50</a></span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Highlighter: <a href="http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/EndecaSearchListerView?storeId=10052&searchTerm=10125847.P&ta=1&typeAhead=true&langId=-1&catalogId=10551#container">Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Highlighting Pen £24.50</a></span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Eye brow pencil: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT21845&PRODUCT_ID=PROD66062&SKU_ID=SKU56645&QUERY=stud">MAC Pencil (Stud) £11.50</a></span> </span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Eyebrow set: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/149/305/templatesproductsproductslandingtmpl/templatesproductscategorytmpl/templatesproductsmptmpl/Brow-Set/index.tmpl">MAC £11.50</a></span> </span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Blusher: </span><span><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT21851&PRODUCT_ID=PROD66104">MAC Breath of Plum £17.00 </a></span><span> </span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Eyeshadows:</span><span> <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT21850&PRODUCT_ID=PROD66120">MAC Crystal, Digit, Scene & Knight Divine £11.50</a></span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Eyeliner:</span><span> <a href="http://www.lifeandlooks.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14804&PartnerID=284&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=Google-Shopping-UK">Rimmel Flash Eyeliner £4.79</a></span><span> &<a href="http://www.superdrug.com/eye-liner/rimmel-soft-kohl-kajal-eye-pencil-jet-black/invt/512111/"> Rimmel Soft Kohl Eye Pencil in Jet Black </a></span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/eye-liner/rimmel-soft-kohl-kajal-eye-pencil-jet-black/invt/512111/&bklist="><span>£2.99 </span></a></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Mascara: </span><span><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT31416&PRODUCT_ID=PROD99717&QUERY=falsh%20lashes">MAC False Lashes £17.50</a></span></span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Lipstick: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/templatesproductsproductslandingtmpl/templatesproductscategorytmpl/templatesproductsmptmpl/Lipstick/index.tmpl">MAC Playtime (from the Quite Cute Collection) £13.50</a></span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Lipgloss: <a href="http://www.sleekmakeup.com/en/products/pout-polish-monte-carlo-sleek-makeup-464.aspx">Sleek Pout Polish in Monte Carlo £4.30</a></span> </span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Nail Varnish: </span><span></span><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-I-love-Lasting-Finish-Nail-Polish_983780/">Rimmel 239 Your Majesty £2.99</a><span> </span></span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I love my Sleek Pout Polish!</span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So that my darlings, is all for today. I really hope you've liked some of what you've seen. If you have, perhaps think about doing one of the following...</span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Comment below - I just love reading what you've got to say...I'm not kidding on this one.</span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Enter my MEGA UBER giveaway. Click <a href="http://emmiesdarlings.blogspot.com/2011/08/uber-mega-giveaway.html">HERE</a>. </span></span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Nominate me in the Cosmo Beauty Awards - Link somewhere on the right..</span><span> </span></span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Thanks & Ciao for now x</span></span></div>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-77741847135307726782011-08-21T15:54:00.000-07:002011-08-21T15:54:22.350-07:00A little Healthy Snacklet or Two...or Perhaps Three...<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Today I'm doing a quick post about some healthy snacklets. I've never been one of these people who follow a strict ' three meals and nothing in between' regime. Oh no sir, I'm all for snacklets throughout the day. I don't claim to be an expert on any of this, all I can tell you is what has and does work for me. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When 3 or more hours go by between meals, my body's energy supply - my blood sugar - starts to dip low enough for tiredness to set in. This is when I know that it is time for one of my snacklets. These well-timed nibbles give my body give my body a steady supply of fuel, so I can perform my best both physically and mentally throughout the rest of the day. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>"Studies have shown that a snack between 2:00 and 4:00 in the afternoon can improve cognitive skills such as memory, arithmetic reasoning, reading speed, and attention span."</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKCj9eIL8aUmUpx43bEcvzgaa4xn4wfY39cStHx9j-XhQkZ9TXzV-1w91XAcUtEKyPso6CAm_0T-XzvKN4785v27nLeFF33G4i3I1QFwU3xUQKoKdvHJsgg9I_QRmpLn_80H4Pb2fg4ow/s1600/tumblr_lq1k6cHMXR1r02gyco1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKCj9eIL8aUmUpx43bEcvzgaa4xn4wfY39cStHx9j-XhQkZ9TXzV-1w91XAcUtEKyPso6CAm_0T-XzvKN4785v27nLeFF33G4i3I1QFwU3xUQKoKdvHJsgg9I_QRmpLn_80H4Pb2fg4ow/s320/tumblr_lq1k6cHMXR1r02gyco1_500_large.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thought I'd share with you several favourites for when that time arrives:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Nakd Bars (Oaties)</b></span></li>
</ul></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIR7Ou0kinEhUXhGp-_ZPIZ17x3VXQhxr0k8v8UOW55s5ADsPlxB0VlfdGL7uShpKK2evGBQdtd9PnICDXOvg16-Ct4pYZylnTKSbzxDbUF_jtyvcPDMoR0YHQ0Ji6ZjRHIbT9hJp-Qg/s1600/nkd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIR7Ou0kinEhUXhGp-_ZPIZ17x3VXQhxr0k8v8UOW55s5ADsPlxB0VlfdGL7uShpKK2evGBQdtd9PnICDXOvg16-Ct4pYZylnTKSbzxDbUF_jtyvcPDMoR0YHQ0Ji6ZjRHIbT9hJp-Qg/s320/nkd.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">Oh how I love these little beauties. To be honest, I'm not that into cereal bars. But these aren't your conventional crunchy, sugary 'pretending-to-be-healthy-when-actually-you-may-as-well-be-eating-a-chocolate-bar' type. Nope, these are just raw fruits, oats, nuts and spices all smooshed together and pressed into shape (no baking involved). There are are no syrups, no added sugars and when you look on the back of the packaging, you can actually understand what has gone into them - no chemical names or sneaky nasties. Given that you could easily believe that they are vegetarian, dairy & wheat free and they count as one of your five a day. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Onto the flavours, textures and taste! (Just to note - I'm just reviewing the Nakd Oaties here - NOT the Nudies - That will come soon!)</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Coco Loco</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Apple Pie</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Berry Cheeky</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Banana Bread</span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">All of these bars have a wonderful, smooth, velvety texture. They hold together very well and don't break to pieces in your hands. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLh4XTi6bozF6sYsz8Q0xCXvA-bdj7W4ClysLdknoKraHb3CjthVGbf8sbL79O6RJuQQUBk1EKwBAvXLrhwRbHiMnbznKl_tkZXCvpolh44SFkIPEgikkYEQl9OddFwlFg9CFS4sokcA/s1600/IMG_3085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLh4XTi6bozF6sYsz8Q0xCXvA-bdj7W4ClysLdknoKraHb3CjthVGbf8sbL79O6RJuQQUBk1EKwBAvXLrhwRbHiMnbznKl_tkZXCvpolh44SFkIPEgikkYEQl9OddFwlFg9CFS4sokcA/s320/IMG_3085.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">The Coco Loco one (which happens to be my favourite) tastes like chocolate brownie - perfection! I like to keep it in the fridge so it's all hard and chewy - nom nom nom! In reality they are pretty soft. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtt9ihyphenhyphen1VDKDQzRuOhEwKHVejrq4coMXJ3SaCWjKftttUFm3-M32uHQB4mXtyiQHjFIbJ_I6YIXebo7Tpd2nDhntbvBJ-XRiywydIv2VDYp8tIy-BIcn-c-hXPnjHbuBTrNO4Z_F0IG4/s1600/IMG_3086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtt9ihyphenhyphen1VDKDQzRuOhEwKHVejrq4coMXJ3SaCWjKftttUFm3-M32uHQB4mXtyiQHjFIbJ_I6YIXebo7Tpd2nDhntbvBJ-XRiywydIv2VDYp8tIy-BIcn-c-hXPnjHbuBTrNO4Z_F0IG4/s320/IMG_3086.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">Ingredients: Dates (38%), Oats, Mixed Nuts (15%) Raisins (13%) Apple Juice, Cocoa (5%) Natural Flavourings. Hang on, where’s the rest? There isn't any! Woo Hoo! </span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Why are they so good? </b></span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Obviously, I wouldn't be including any snacklets on here without telling you all the sciency bits - why they are good for your body, then in turn your skin, nails and hair...Here's what the word on the street is: </span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>1. Rich in phytonutrients from raw plant foods to promote a healthy immune system and body function;</i></span><br />
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2. Natural source of essential vitamins and minerals like B-vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron to help provide energy, support a strong immune system, strengthen bones, and combat stress and ageing;</i></span><br />
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3. High fibre to help balance blood sugar levels, control appetite and aid digestion; and</i></span><br />
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4. Plant-source protein to help maintain muscle, support metabolism, balance blood sugar, and control appetite.</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So Voila guys, give them a go if you haven't already. Pssssst....if you like chocolate the Coco Loco rocks. (100 cals approx) </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The small 30g bars which are more than satisfying cost around 60-80p depending on where you find them. Holland & Barrett are a good bet. Supermarkets sell multipacks. Or online <a href="http://www.goodnessdirect.co.uk/cgi-local/frameset/detail/605257_Nakd_Apple_Pie_Bar_30g.html">HERE</a> to buy individual bars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Alternatively, if you fall deeply, madly in love with them, click <a href="http://www.naturalbalancefoods.co.uk/store/nakd-oatie-bars/default.aspx">HERE </a>- which takes you direct to the makers who offer bulk boxes at very reasonable prices.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Extra Frothy Hot/Steamed Milk with sometimes a little extra goodness added...</b></span></li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMoFDjHG-WAI_ryfQQe_KGZ867hYV_e23NAKHfx4Awkwr18Zx8p0_OCwwY3R_oaIfYEP2hxlmfULd5LToWPsx7Wt38sVZ4teX9hoFRL_zEXnIrIQ7vCKLhjWCbESBnFXN2VJheTe4tAa8/s1600/cupofmilk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMoFDjHG-WAI_ryfQQe_KGZ867hYV_e23NAKHfx4Awkwr18Zx8p0_OCwwY3R_oaIfYEP2hxlmfULd5LToWPsx7Wt38sVZ4teX9hoFRL_zEXnIrIQ7vCKLhjWCbESBnFXN2VJheTe4tAa8/s320/cupofmilk.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ooooh a nice hot frothy milk. I do adore you so. I have hot milk almost everyday. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">I've been very poorly in my life - with a whole host of things - and I have always been advised that milk is a good way to build up immunity. One dietitian once told me that </span><span style="font-size: small;">it's considered nature's most perfect food because it contains almost all the substances essential for human nutrition.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Slurping the white stuff can:</span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">Help prevent osteoporosis (high calcium content)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Can fight acne (due to Vitamin A content)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Help fight the effects of ageing </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Promote healthy skin (due to the high amounts of several B-complex vitamins.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Provide an excellent source of protein</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Help reduce bad cholesterol in the blood thus reducing your risk of a heart attack/stroke. </span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;">I'm naughty in the sense that I tend to pop in to my local coffee shop i.e. Starbucks, Costa, Nero, Pret to get it instead of making at home. I guess it's easier when I'm on the move. I find a cup of warm milk a fantastic snack - extremely comforting too. </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Occasional added Extra?...</b> </span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/categories.asp?cid=198&page=4">Manuka Honey </a></b></span></li>
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Some of you will know what this is, some of you will have seen it on the supermarket shelves and thought <i>'why on earth is that sooo</i> <i>expensive?'</i> and others, well others, may use it everyday. A mini run down for you - Manuka honey is basically honey only produced in New Zealand. The beekeepers basically place their hives near the uncultivated, wild Manuka bush. The bees think 'Nom nomManuka bush. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">What makes Manuka honey unique is that it contains very high amounts of a naturally occurring compound called methygyloxal and is super antibacterial, so much so, people (including doctors, hospitals, vets etc.) use it for medicinal reasons, as well as for it's unique taste. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: small;">The upshot of it is Manuka honey has been found to help</span><span style="font-size: small;"> loads of things, both internal and external. If you're interested in finding out more about this superfood (what UMF means etc.) then why not check out this <a href="http://www.manukahoneyblog.com/2010/06/discover-incomparable-healing-benefits.html">website.</a> </span><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-size: small;">Just some of the internal benefits of eating Manuka honey:</span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">Helps strengthen the immune system.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">IBS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Sore throats</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Can stop a cold in its tracks</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Aches & Pains</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Heart burn</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Gum Disease</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Stomach ache</span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;">If you don't like the milk idea, you can also eat it straight from a teaspoon, spread on toast or in yogurt. Yum! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">However, I love putting a teaspoon in with my warm milk (not too hot or else it will kill off all the good enzymes.) It tastes delicious...and there has also been some research to say that when milk and honey are combined they have anti-ageing - so you'll be super youthful and agile well into old age. Plus, they posses antimicrobial and cleansing properties (probably why so many products use them as ingredients).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">N.B. If you can't afford/don't take to Manuka honey just use normal honey. It's better than nothing my friends!</span><br />
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</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Dr. Karg Organic Sesame & Linseeds Mini Crispbreads</b></span></li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZrOuO8z-gCDHAzeB9J5h9XixVEM_nw7wuP2wPZHOnNJxYkQS_Dmo_2n5yszS5MaCVmjZdFUsDA2GLeVxB_yBwKNiZhRN8hY3VIBHyBNUslq8q05taS-Gvw3OJfo_ySNm9xIh_DkHYrE/s1600/430225b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZrOuO8z-gCDHAzeB9J5h9XixVEM_nw7wuP2wPZHOnNJxYkQS_Dmo_2n5yszS5MaCVmjZdFUsDA2GLeVxB_yBwKNiZhRN8hY3VIBHyBNUslq8q05taS-Gvw3OJfo_ySNm9xIh_DkHYrE/s320/430225b.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've often seen these mini crispbreads in big packs in my local Waitrose but one day, (when stopping off for a Nakd bar) in this little Wholefood type market next to London's Fulham Broadway Tube station I came across this little snack bag. I couldn't really resist and bought a couple to test out. That was a little while ago now and since then I have munched my way through rather a lot of them. They are rich in fibre, organic and super crunchy. 69p from <a href="http://www.planetorganic.com/dr-karg-organic-sesame-linseed-mini-crispbreads.html">Planet Organic. </a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I like to sling them in my bag with a snack pot of hummus for an extra boost of protein. </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Snack pot hummus is so good. YUH.</span> </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So that's it for this post folks, hope you've enjoyed it -I appreciate it has been a bit long! Sorry ;) Please do feel free to do one (or all three of the following things)</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Comment below - I just love reading what you've got to say...</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Enter my MEGA UBER giveaway which is the post below this one...</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Nominate me in the Cosmo Beauty Awards - Link somewhere on the right...</span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks & Ciao for now x</span></div><br />
Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-78986527170902272692011-08-11T07:04:00.000-07:002011-09-12T02:44:49.487-07:00UBER MEGA GIVEAWAY! - CLOSED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVbZBZVNx7PACtPWRKtiUSqKpHzf32jNGjVoT0CTJ7Rj7IpeO3t1_fuQTSHHQXmjXKuHC6vPyv37WQItM_7ctb4r89ZRF8Yy-jKwVrOB5mplxILaQTtx9PfUCKlSsCPcSqxihnosJUXjQ/s1600/216142_10150153108479915_705394914_6720278_7110989_n_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVbZBZVNx7PACtPWRKtiUSqKpHzf32jNGjVoT0CTJ7Rj7IpeO3t1_fuQTSHHQXmjXKuHC6vPyv37WQItM_7ctb4r89ZRF8Yy-jKwVrOB5mplxILaQTtx9PfUCKlSsCPcSqxihnosJUXjQ/s400/216142_10150153108479915_705394914_6720278_7110989_n_thumb.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The time has finally arrived folks. It seriously has. I don't know who is more excited - me for reaching my target of 50 followers or you guys for getting the chance to win this massive array of goodies.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Actually, I pretty much do know the answer to that - it's me - I'm more excited. I am so thrilled to have reached this point. I know there are many, many blogs out there with maybe a hundred, a thousand or even many thousands of followers but this is my first milestone and by goodness I'm ecstatic! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Okay, okay enough of the emotional speech. Onto the good stuff. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I knew very early on that an UBER MEGA giveaway was going to be in order once a 50 follower target was met and what better prizes to share with my darlings than some of the things that I love most. Almost all of the items included I've blogged about at some point and if not, I soon will be. The products are all things I use and adore. I hope whoever wins really, really enjoys them as much as I do. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>1st prize: </b></span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Sleek True Colour Lipstick in Cherry</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Sleek Pout Polish Monte Carlo *Limited Edition*</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">MAC False Lashes Mascara</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Collection 2000 Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Sigma Flat Top Kabuka Brush F80</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Vera Vang Princess Perfume - Full size 30ml bottle</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Burt's Bees Radiance Body Lotion - Full size</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Clarins Colour Quench Lip Balm No.17</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Sleek Face Contour Kit</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Barry M Lip Paint in 129</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Lanolips in Lemonade </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Collection 2000 Big Fake False Lash Effect Mascara</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">BEAR Apple Crumble Granola Nibbles (Multi pack box)</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Pukka Tea - Morning Time</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Pukka Tea - Three Mint</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Tangle Teezer - Professional detangling brush</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">OPI Nail Polishes Mini set - Little Romantics</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Sleek Palette in Bad Girl</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Shower Cap in the shape of a cupcake</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"> Nakd Cherry Raisins</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">NYC Nail Polish in Midnight Amethyst </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Natural Cellulose Cleansing Sponges x2</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Rimmel Soft Kohl Pencil in Jet Black </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Tweezerman Professional Lash curlers</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Yes to Carrots Melon Lip Balm</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Barry M Berry Ice Cream (308)</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser - 50ml</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Liz Earle Energising Body Scrub - Full Size </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Muslin Cloth (from Liz Earle)</span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Runner-up Prize:</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizfKSMM88kdF6AAz2F4ZyVDamryA8ord8513nQZKM156auF-_XQvqEvDOmcEA6OV-xJVqBJPGRD1luf_V1oluwjPNDuoqI8c-zQyMpExrmytOLCsxbHaGwJTQMbnI0u1R38l2Y4HO15w/s1600/IMG_3078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizfKSMM88kdF6AAz2F4ZyVDamryA8ord8513nQZKM156auF-_XQvqEvDOmcEA6OV-xJVqBJPGRD1luf_V1oluwjPNDuoqI8c-zQyMpExrmytOLCsxbHaGwJTQMbnI0u1R38l2Y4HO15w/s400/IMG_3078.JPG" width="391" /></a></span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"> Sleek Face Contour Kit </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"> Collection 2000 Big Fake False Lash Effect Mascara</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Nakd Cherry Raisins</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">MAC Haute & Naughty Mascara Double Effect</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Liz Earle Energising Body Scrub - 50ml</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Rimmel London Quad Eye Shadow Pallet in Smokey Blue</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Barry M Berry Ice Cream (308)</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Yes to Carrots Mint Lip Balm </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Lanolips in Lemonade</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">OPI Nice Stems Mini Collection</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Stila Eyeshadow in Sajama</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"> Stila Eyeshadow in Cloud</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">LA Nail Varnish in Metallic purple</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">LA Nail Varnish in Radiation </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">A bag of Bear Apple Crumble Granola Nibbles</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Assorted Pukka Tea Bags</span></li>
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<ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Now a little bit of housekeeping:</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">ALL the products/goodies in this giveaway, without exception, have been bought with my own money (I've been buying these bits & bobs steadily over many months!) Of course, none of them have been opened or used... </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This giveaway is open to anyone and everyone - whether you are in Italy, Peru or Timbuktu. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>What you need to do to enter:</b></span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Be a follower of my Blog via the usual Google Friend Connect thingy if you aren't already.... (If you need to sign up the box to click is at the top on the right somewhere) </b></span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Leave me a comment in the box below telling me:</span></b></span></li>
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<ul></ul><ul><li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> What your favourite post has been so far. </span></i></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><ul><li><i><span style="font-size: small;">What you would like to see more of on here.</span></i></li>
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</span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(Please don't forget to leave your email address & twitter name - oh and blog address if you have one - love discovering new ones!) </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>If you'd like more than one entry, then feel free to do any of the following things: </b></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: small;">'</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Like' my Facebook Page (Button on the right!)</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Write up a nice Tweet about the giveaway - perhaps something along the lines of 'I've just entered @emmiesdarlings UBER MEGA GIVEAWAY and it's awesome. Check it out!' </span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Mention the UBER MEGA GIVEAWAY in your own blog - Letting others know how SUPER it is ;)</span> </li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The giveaway will end at 12 midnight (GMT) on 11th September 2011 (basically one month from now) The winners will be chosen by Random.org. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Ciao for now x</span>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com76tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-43486325112212058742011-08-09T12:06:00.000-07:002011-08-09T15:58:33.848-07:00Outfit of the other Day... The Jumpsuit<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Love it or loathe it, the jumpsuit has been around all season. I've personally fallen in love with this one - not only is it versatile, it's uber comfortable. Looks fab dressed up with heels for the evening, or flats for daytime lolling around. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglIS_pT33KV1NNa-PRhvZrhi5bIQ5r4HS3En1v_eVhyphenhyphen0N4RaBMcddQoHW8os2_RrIP0jzPO1Vvz-bUfN_VeSd54j82cQywUKe2FeaO1WDf_WIenuhTRfUHic8VYYOucjcKfeHuFG76UoY/s1600/IMG_2643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglIS_pT33KV1NNa-PRhvZrhi5bIQ5r4HS3En1v_eVhyphenhyphen0N4RaBMcddQoHW8os2_RrIP0jzPO1Vvz-bUfN_VeSd54j82cQywUKe2FeaO1WDf_WIenuhTRfUHic8VYYOucjcKfeHuFG76UoY/s640/IMG_2643.jpg" width="475" /></a></span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Jumpsuit:</b> Florence & Fred £10 (in the sale)</span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Black Head Scarf:</b> Ayoka (Charity shop on Old Ford Rd in London's Bethnal Green - has some real gems in there!) </span></li>
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/IMG_2661-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/IMG_2661-1.jpg" width="297" /></a></span> </div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Added in a <b>denim waistcoat</b>, picked up from a charity shop for a bargainous £2!</span></li>
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Jewellery</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As most of you know, I adore vintage jewellery and if I can beg, borrow or steal it, then I will. Here's what I'm wearing here:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Earrings:</b> Vintage Stirling Silver roughly 60/70's</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAm1qLjODN7E1LQupBaUJ5KrWTsT_q7XF0JkFoseT4Dv_Ec665v9NmNsBlHipLil42ubqfw8cuR8Le2gLBsgm90g8sJ3PwrL22MDglog_8gELxR6tmGHo3C55PPzd3WknT5OfHIiEdMI/s1600/IMG_2801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrAm1qLjODN7E1LQupBaUJ5KrWTsT_q7XF0JkFoseT4Dv_Ec665v9NmNsBlHipLil42ubqfw8cuR8Le2gLBsgm90g8sJ3PwrL22MDglog_8gELxR6tmGHo3C55PPzd3WknT5OfHIiEdMI/s320/IMG_2801.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Bracelet:</b> Family heirloom from the 30's. I very much wish I had a better camera than my iphone4 because this picture really doesn't do this piece justice. Plus, I would have been able to zoom in to show the fabulous detailing of what looks like a little nymph. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/IMG_2783-1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/IMG_2783-1-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The first <b>ring</b> is a vintage silver piece from the 60's and is one of my favourites. The second, the turquoise, I wear for more sentimental reasons and is from Tunisia - bought from a man, Mr Torvik whom had one of the most impressive market shops I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. I came back with handfuls of amazing finds and perhaps one day I will do a separate blog post to share some of them with you. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">(In case you were wondering, the thumb ring never comes off even though I've had it for centuries and it is all bashed up - modern, Stirling silver from a market in Portugal on my first holiday without parents!)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Make-up</b> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This look is pretty severe. With all my hair swept back it does create a bit of a statement. Here is what I went with to create it:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Primer: <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/primer/gosh-velvet-touch-foundation-primer/invt/483176/">Gosh Velvet Touch Foundation Primer £12.99</a></span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Foundation:<a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/158/10180/Pro-Longwear-SPF-10-Foundation/index.tmpl"> Mac Prolongwear Foundation £22.50 (NW20)</a></span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Concealer: <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/benefit-boi-ing-industrial-strength-concealer_857092/">Benefit Boi-ing £16.50</a></span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Face Powder: <a href="http://www.celebrityskincare.co.uk/product-description/avene-skin-care/avene-couvrance-mosaic-powder-translucide.htm">Avene Mosaic Powder £13.50</a></span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Highlighter: <a href="http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/EndecaSearchListerView?storeId=10052&searchTerm=10125847.P&ta=1&typeAhead=true&langId=-1&catalogId=10551#container">Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Highlighting Pen £24.50</a></span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Bronzer: <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/_en/_gb/catalog/product.aspx?ParentCatCode=C_Makeup&CatCode=C_Makeup_HoneyBronzeMakeUp&prdcode=88139m">The Body Shop Honey Bronzing Gel £11</a></span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Eye shadows: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl">Mac Brule, Honesty, Copperplate, Brun £11.50 each </a></span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Eyeliner: <a href="http://www.lifeandlooks.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14804&PartnerID=284&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=Google-Shopping-UK">Rimmel Flash Eyeliner £4.79</a></span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Mascara:<a href="http://www.superdrug.com/mascara/rimmel-lash-accelerator-mascara-black/invt/218386/"> Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara in Black £8.99</a></span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Lipstick: <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Clarins-Rouge-Prodige-Lipstick_1113593/">Clarin's Rouge Prodige £17.00</a> </span></li>
</ul><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Nail Varnish: <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-I-love-Lasting-Finish-Nail-Polish_983780/">Rimmel 239 Your Majesty £2.99</a></span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you've been inspired by the jumpsuit - it's not too late. Here are some more examples:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/image1xxl-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k629/emmiesdarlings/image1xxl-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">All available from <a href="http://www.asos.com/search/jumpsuit?hrd=1&q=jumpsuit&SearchSuggestUsed=true">Asos. </a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hope you've enjoyed this post, if you have, do sign up to follow!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">(On a side note, I'm totally excited to announce that my next post will be the UBER MEGA GIVEAWAY!)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ciao for now x</span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-38189486886892612072011-08-05T15:44:00.000-07:002011-08-05T15:47:16.054-07:00Where Oh Where Has Emmie Been?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So yes, where oh where has Emmie been? Well, to tell you the truth of it folks I've been having a really tough old time of it lately. I know I posted a little while back that I had been ill in hospital after quite a serious operation. Well, I thought things were beginning to pick up - my health getting stronger etc. But unfortunately life doesn't work out quiet like that. Emotionally, one or two things have floored me. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Recently, there have been gloomy clouds hanging over nearly every situation - all ready to burst. I could stay under the duvet cover crying for days on end -I honestly felt like life was that pointless. Friends would come and say to me that I needed to smile and make an effort but what for I thought? Why would I be fake? I needed to feel I was being authentic in every situation. If that meant being negative and depressed then so be it. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">But then, not so long ago, someone really special said to me, <i>"You're so sensitive, why do you have to see things so negatively all the time?" </i>And although at that moment, I really wanted to slap them, it really made me stop and think. In the round, am I a negative person? </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The answer is most definitely no. I’ve always gravitated toward those things that were wholesome, idealistic, uplifting, and caring. It is a special interest of mine (has been since childhood) and believe it or not, one of the reasons I began this blog. (But that's another story...) </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Just the fact that I had these natural inclinations meant that there was and is a lot of potential for turning my negative mindset around. It is a great help to me to learn how to relax my rules and let go. Now I like to remind myself that:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <b>No one is responsible for my own happiness but me.</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Although a little unorthodox for my blog, I thought I'd share with you the things that are helping me along my journey to self contentment. </span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Listening (or playing) music... </b></span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Probably one of the first things I turn to when I'm feeling sad.Sitting with my headphones on takes me to a parallel universe. There are so many great songs out there. Find something that really connects with you. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This is one of my particular favourites - Nico's rendition of These Days. If you haven't heard it before just hit the play button and you'll soon figure out why it's such a beauty. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Walking & being outside. </b></span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">You might mot feel like it, but getting out does help. I like taking out my cheeky border terrier Sprout out for strolls in the sun.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Building up endorphins!</span> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZz7B-5rJ7RAwQJ6GGi7JFjgFwpA-MfHdsjg_M4E8o-WQni21x0fm3GFTBgi0VCaJRiYVzJan9Aw8VAMEa7Rx9kiUn555k2tb3QNtAG7fZxvNlDSxw48dtwXvsEF7Voh8kZdE4VJEh4tQ/s1600/IMG_2611.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZz7B-5rJ7RAwQJ6GGi7JFjgFwpA-MfHdsjg_M4E8o-WQni21x0fm3GFTBgi0VCaJRiYVzJan9Aw8VAMEa7Rx9kiUn555k2tb3QNtAG7fZxvNlDSxw48dtwXvsEF7Voh8kZdE4VJEh4tQ/s320/IMG_2611.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sprout the dog</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Reading a good ole' book </b></span></li>
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">C.S Lewis - once said, <i>"We read to know that we are not alone,"</i> and by goodness did he have a point. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Everyone has their favourites. Here are some of mine. Available from all decent bookshops I might add.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>Aesop's Fables <br />
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D <span class="st">Salinger</span><br />
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier<br />
<span class="st">Midnight's Children by Salmon Rushdie </span><br />
Little Dorritt by Charles Dickens<br />
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith<br />
Possession by AS Byatt<br />
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath<br />
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte<br />
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes</b></u></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Looking at my favourite pictures </b></span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">What you can see around you when you are feeling a bit hopeless can make all the difference. This is one of my favourite pictures - and a very famous one at that. I had a postcard of it once that I kept in my journal and whenever I felt a bit of a wobble (which we all do at times) I'd sneak a peek at it.Doesn't the sky seem to whisk you to a far away place?</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Van Gogh - Starry Night </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I added a lovely song 'My favourite work of art' by Amatorski to listen to whilst you are looking at the Van Gogh. I think it's very soothing! </span></span><br />
<ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Having a nice hot bath or shower or a good meditation. </b></span></li>
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Okay girlies, we know how this one roles. A bit of self nurturing. Time to wind down, put your woes to one side and light some scented candles. A bit of proper relaxation. Perhaps you know how to meditate or do yogic breathing.Or maybe you would prefer to give yourself a full on refreshing hair mask. Whatever helps you bring a bit of warmth inside - do it. You know you can. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I didn't mean to write this post. In fact, this was meant to be July favourites. But as I've been feeling the way I've been feeling and starting to come through it, I felt it only right to share it with all you guys. Quite a heavy post I know, but it isn't as if these issues don't crop up at some time for each and every one of us. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I will leave you with one thought.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Things will always be all right in the end, no matter what way they turn out.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ciao for now x</span></span><b> </b>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-80922604559392683062011-08-03T04:37:00.000-07:002011-08-03T04:37:33.730-07:00NOTD & Full Review - Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure in Purple Pulse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRnFLukI-1VQ_vlp-_2s9Nf3kw_0lb1V_QoC34KCzYZINF4wZVvk6IkIhv9D7Zb6Pj6zSdwIo8WWrCX30dKAkaSTRXToiDicf-dE8N_0wwCjsNn1LKI_8v2Ncpa0I84ja56NlaVTDcxE/s1600/IMG_2582.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRnFLukI-1VQ_vlp-_2s9Nf3kw_0lb1V_QoC34KCzYZINF4wZVvk6IkIhv9D7Zb6Pj6zSdwIo8WWrCX30dKAkaSTRXToiDicf-dE8N_0wwCjsNn1LKI_8v2Ncpa0I84ja56NlaVTDcxE/s400/IMG_2582.JPG" width="296" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Oh no! Not another purple polish I hear you cry! But before you scamper off and skip this post,stick around - this ain't no ordinary polish. Oh no sir, these Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicures (gosh that was a mouthful) offer something a little bit different: Five products in one bottle.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">That's right. You've got:</span></div><ol style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Base coat</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Strengthener</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Growth Treatment</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Colour</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Top Coat </b></span></li>
</ol><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">On the Sally Hansen website I'm also told the formulas are,<i>"Chip resistant, noticeably smooth and brilliantly shiny for up to 10 days."</i></span> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">From the initial claims it sounds impressive. I get to have a highly pigmented colour combined with my first priority - top nail care. But is it too good to be true?</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Luckily no! The polish has more than lived up to expectations. Okay, so colour aside for a second, the formulation is pretty dead on perfect for me (not runny). The brush is wider than a regular polish brush and angled at the edges. This means that it is super easy to apply - you can get right up to the cuticle very neatly, and in the corners and edges of the nail with very little need to clean up. The picture at the top shows my nails with two coats of Sally Hansen's Purple Pulse - five days after applying it. Seriously. I'm not kidding on that one, I was lazy taking a photo and thought I would have to re-paint them for the review but no need my friends!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Of course I love the colour, that goes without saying really and it definitely is now in the top five of 'Emmie's all time favourite purple polishes.' Also, it really is a rare mix to find a product that contains both quality nail care ingredients and a high pigmented colour. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">With a range of approximately 30 colours I know I will be buying more of these babies. They are available from Boots (larger stores) otherwise they have them on their website </span><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Sally-Hansen-Complete-Salon-Manicure_1211488/" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">HERE</a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> for £6.99.</span></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have you tried any of these? What are your thoughts? Do let me know in the comments box below - I love reading what you have to say...</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ciao for now x</span></span>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-2284971428187481312011-06-29T07:59:00.000-07:002011-06-29T13:26:49.634-07:00NOTD - Essie's St Lucia Lilac<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I just can't stay away from purple things. Nail varnish included. In theory, nails are a place to experiment and perhaps try colours that you wouldn't necessarily incorporate elsewhere in your wardrobe. I, on the other hand can't help sticking with my favourite. But I suppose, when you see this baby, how can you possibly say no?!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is a toned down pastel lilac with a touch of grey. It goes on like a dream (I like to go for two coats) and lasts a good four days (with top coat) before any chips start appearing. I know Essie have received a lot of bad wrap for their formulations, but unless this is an exception, it looks like they've stepped up their game. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">You can buy Essie nail polishes <a href="http://www.soobeautiful.com/product_info.php?products_id=802">here</a> for £8.50</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ciao for now x</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">P.S Please do sign up to follow if you haven't already! </span></span>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-67321198152793037802011-06-27T15:19:00.000-07:002011-06-27T15:19:00.439-07:00A Pukka Cuppa Cha<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You may have noticed that I haven't been around all that much lately.This is due to me not being at all well. In fact, things were so bloody awful that I had to go into hospital for quite a major operation. Not to despair though, because not only am I on the on the mend and normal blog service can be resumed, but I am also going to share with you my ultimate feel-good/recovery aid. </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiX6EIe8SbuC9IGR2pRs_fpeY-wJiLMvhibiiY_vxxdLldVypi3TqdF_-pnzx-FNdIeGrjihihcyCnqghjUB71PdgzjwRS5yyuhxgP4bcTgIzp1qPhyVJKDMs6EFyPvy1NxW5GSvXhjf4/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiX6EIe8SbuC9IGR2pRs_fpeY-wJiLMvhibiiY_vxxdLldVypi3TqdF_-pnzx-FNdIeGrjihihcyCnqghjUB71PdgzjwRS5yyuhxgP4bcTgIzp1qPhyVJKDMs6EFyPvy1NxW5GSvXhjf4/s400/images.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Yes folks, a good old cuppa. But not any old cup of tea. A Pukka one. I'm sipping one now, I slurped one through a straw when I awoke from my anesthetic and I hoard various flavours in each of my different handbags.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I know some people think that herbal teas taste like expensive perfume or as my mother tends to say - a little bag of hay, but the health benefits can't be argued with, and once you find a blend to tickle your taste buds you'll be hooked. Trust me.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">These particular teas made by Pukka (which is actually Hindi for genuine or authentic) use 100% organically grown and ethically sourced ingredients, so we're off to a pretty good start. But for me, it doesn't really end there. The ethos and feeling behind this brand depicts living wisely and wholesomely and they have about 20 different tea blends to try each with their own unique health-giving properties. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">These are my particular favourites:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Three Mint</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Peppermint tea was one of the first herbal teas I tried. I think I must have been about twelve and remember reading in a magazine about peppermint being a digestive aid. Inspired, I trotted down to the local Holland & Barrett and bought myself a box of the most basic stuff you could find. I remember thinking that it smelt awesome but unfortunately, not yet a learned tea maker, I steeped it for as little as a minute. What I sipped was like watered down mouthwash. Trying to fix the situation I added a splash of milk. Needless to say, I didn't rush to have it again. (NOTE: Herbal tea plus Milk = No!!!)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Luckily, I did have an opportunity taste peppermint tea as it should have been made and further on into my teens I could not begin my day without a cup. I've been the same ever since. I found Pukka's Three Mint version pretty much as soon as it hit the shelves. It has such a pretty box, it was hard to miss. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The ingredients are as follows: <b>Peppermint leaf</b> (34%), <b>spearmint leaf</b> (34%) <b> fieldmint leaf</b> (32%) and Pukka says,</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> " sweet yet intensely fresh with a delicately aromatic scent. Three delicious varieties of mint leaves have been used to create the fullest flavour. It will help support digestion and refresh the palate."</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I can't tell you how refreshing yet de-stressing this tea is. There are so many mint teas out there but this one is, in my opinion, by far the best. I think that may be because the fieldmint gives it an extra dimension. There are of course, some super duper health benefits to sipping this tea and it has long been known as a powerful healing plant. Great for:</span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Digestive discomfort whether that be bloating, IBS or heartburn</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> Sickness</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Building and strengthening the immune system</span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I tend to leave my teabag in the cup, but it depends on how strong you like your mint!</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Organic Nettle, Fennel & Peppermint tea make up Pukka's Cleanse blend. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pukka says, </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>"Cleanse tea is a unique blend of cleansing herbs with fantastic purifying properties. Drink it throughout the day to help maintain a healthy, glowing complexion. "</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The ingredients are as follows: <b>Nettle leaf</b> (40%), <b>peppermint leaf</b> (25%), <b>fennel seed</b> (25%),<b> dandelion root</b>, <b>licorice root</b>, <b>aloe vera leaf</b> (concentrated natural extract). </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is the tea that I think really helps my skin. As I always say, what you put onto your skin is important, but what you put inside is where it all starts...The ingredients that work this magic are not hard to spot; Nettle is fantastic as it contains vitamin A and beta-carotene which help protect against free radicals. Dandelion root holds properties that can help the body to detox and give skin a good deep cleanse. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Taste wise this is a sumptuous tea. Like the three mint, it is refreshing. It has a good depth of flavour and everything is particularly well balanced. A major plus point for me is that it contains both dandelion <i>and </i>nettle - you very rarely find them both together yet they are both star performers when it comes to tastiness and their health properties. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcw31XF3s9ZncokBjbTs5etjZgefltfK0Z-yiHQjMH4WgdOHmFDTd4jeXEJ6PtvBwHdtBaylziORYQubcUXwXaQkZN6xoQsTIycRVsOe_YNs6RDa-plkwDgrOchJbvtLHvfFkdInu790/s1600/morning_time_311x321_p537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcw31XF3s9ZncokBjbTs5etjZgefltfK0Z-yiHQjMH4WgdOHmFDTd4jeXEJ6PtvBwHdtBaylziORYQubcUXwXaQkZN6xoQsTIycRVsOe_YNs6RDa-plkwDgrOchJbvtLHvfFkdInu790/s320/morning_time_311x321_p537.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Morning Time</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A blend that brings together organic rooibos, honey bush and red ginseng. This one is definitely suited to those who need an energy kick to get them going in the morning. Pukka says,</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <i>"Morning Time tea is a naturally caffeine-free, deliciously sweet and full-bodied blend of uplifting herbs which can be enjoyed with or without milk to help kick start your day." </i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The ingredients are as follows: <b>Fairtrade superior rooibos leaf</b> (70%), <b>honeybush leaf</b> (10%), <b>licorice root</b>, <b>red ginseng</b> (whole root) (5%), <b>roasted black maca root. </b><span style="font-size: small;"><i><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I also drink this one at about 4pm when I feel the afternoon slump coming. Slightly controversial I know, but it seems to work out for me and I get a second wind becoming uber</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;">As I mentioned earlier, Pukka have about twenty different blends. I've only talked about three here. Why not go and have a peek at the website <a href="http://www.pukkaherbs.com/">www.pukkaherbs.com</a> to look at all the other lovely offerings. In total - currently - I think I have about nine types of theirs. I have a 'tea cupboard' that is full to capacity. After much consideration, there is only one thing for me to do...</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZypu-zWzf_NLKZLzqeLXnci-XouN0vAqLYlUfa002Wv-clX9CRNhwdi7JZRviN-fhHSBw1GxVMAD3uzHXwgbPq5wCa0FY6Dh-x4rjN6tjtBiGPVenk7pfxQcfxrV6get8LcNJU7xK-ZE/s1600/34811326_pSBE8Vf6_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZypu-zWzf_NLKZLzqeLXnci-XouN0vAqLYlUfa002Wv-clX9CRNhwdi7JZRviN-fhHSBw1GxVMAD3uzHXwgbPq5wCa0FY6Dh-x4rjN6tjtBiGPVenk7pfxQcfxrV6get8LcNJU7xK-ZE/s400/34811326_pSBE8Vf6_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Note: All my tea opinions are my own and I purchased them all myself. </span></span></div>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-30825389997690654322011-06-15T13:38:00.000-07:002011-06-15T13:38:13.991-07:00Botox at the dentist anyone?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvOKCVO5Fg5B7pPIqOqZR93h6_-pBUCDOkSEwg8tGhvUdSe0rWVP1ssQCdKd6-tmnQsndJEXqfFKkTq4azP1IZlTpmR2DH3kCrKSeYqgI7K25B5-IJXWxeA6JaX5RHgVJUkNsyDRUGSs/s1600/index.11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvOKCVO5Fg5B7pPIqOqZR93h6_-pBUCDOkSEwg8tGhvUdSe0rWVP1ssQCdKd6-tmnQsndJEXqfFKkTq4azP1IZlTpmR2DH3kCrKSeYqgI7K25B5-IJXWxeA6JaX5RHgVJUkNsyDRUGSs/s320/index.11.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The other day I cracked my tooth in half and had to make an urgent appointment with my dentist. Unfortunately, I couldn't get an appointment right away because my dentist was in <b>'Botox Clinic'</b> that afternoon. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
I'm sorry what? </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Apparently, this isn't unusual these days. Most dental surgeries offer non-essential cosmetic botox as a lucrative sideline. Three other surgeries in my local area also provide facial peels and collagen implants. Dentists argue that there couldn't be anyone more suited to administering injections since they are already 'experts' in the head and neck. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Dentists may or may not be good at delivering this service. That is not really what gets to me. It's more the fact that </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">there is an increasingly blase</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> attitude to injecting stuff into faces, and everywhere you turn there seems to be a place to get your image surgically altered. What's wrong with what we've got?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What's your opinion on this? I'd love to hear it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ciao for now x</span>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-33594406915293235642011-06-08T07:38:00.000-07:002011-06-08T07:38:57.602-07:00Outfit of the Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkF12tjBr1PwWT-3fynYYqhctsE12DeKRygRFJgq1kfh63X3ZiVEu-uzNLBx82fPmxCIQt6iEX_oCNJS00mH-t0W5_s7JPKffpiFh_2l8HYLfOJCEopc6HFcO9RXzbRBhNWP91jCa2Wes/s1600/P1040013.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkF12tjBr1PwWT-3fynYYqhctsE12DeKRygRFJgq1kfh63X3ZiVEu-uzNLBx82fPmxCIQt6iEX_oCNJS00mH-t0W5_s7JPKffpiFh_2l8HYLfOJCEopc6HFcO9RXzbRBhNWP91jCa2Wes/s640/P1040013.JPG" width="179" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If I ever can't decide what to wear, I always go for a little black dress. It might not be the most imaginative, but it is quick and I know I can accessorise it in so many different ways. Plus, a black dress never goes out of fashion. (A massive bonus for me as I own so many!)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This one is from <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/uk/en/zara-S2011">Zara </a></span>for approx £30</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">And the rest of the look: </span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Shoes - <a href="http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/shoes--boots/flats--pumps/greylacebrogueshoe-601736">River Island £30</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Headband - <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?langId=-1&storeId=12556&catalogId=33057&beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=false&pageSize=20&searchTermScope=3&searchTermOperator=LIKE&searchType=ALL&sort_field=Relevance&searchTerm=hair&x=0&y=0#langId=-1&storeId=12556&catalogId=33057&beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=false&pageSize=200&searchTermScope=3&searchTermOperator=LIKE&searchType=ALL&sort_field=Relevance&searchTerm=hair&x=0&y=0">Topshop £8</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Perscription Sunglasses - <a href="http://www.glassesdirect.co.uk/">Glasses Direct £26</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Jewellery - All vintage pieces (Alfie's Antiques, Gray's Antiques etc.) </span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Make-up</span></b><br />
</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Primer: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT27247&PRODUCT_ID=PROD66218">MAC</a> Prep & Prime</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Foundation: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/158/10180/Pro-Longwear-SPF-10-Foundation/index.tmpl">MAC</a> Prolongwear (NW20)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Concealor: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/157/10181/Pro-Longwear-Concealer/index.tmpl">MAC</a> Prolongwear (NW20) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Bronzer:<a href="http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/bronzing-powder-6.html">Nars</a> (Laguna)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Powder: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT20863&PRODUCT_ID=PROD71030">MAC</a> Mineralize Skin Finish (medium)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Eye brow pencil: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT21845&PRODUCT_ID=PROD66062&SKU_ID=SKU56645&QUERY=stud">MAC's</a> (Stud)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eyebrow set: <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Beauty/">Boots</a> No.7</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eye Shadow:<a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/gp/product/B0036QPTG0/ref=sr_11_1/280-4351291-1221827?ie=UTF8&bcBrand=core&nodeID="> Benefit's</a> Creaseless Cream (Skinny jeans)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Highlighter: <a href="http://www.boots.com/en/Yves-Saint-Laurent-Touche-Eclat-Radiant-Touch-Highlighting-Pen-Shade-1-Luminous-Radiance_8068/">Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat</a> </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Blusher: <a href="http://www.cheapsmells.com/viewProduct.php?id=54153">Stila Cheek Colour</a> (Bud) </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Eye Liner: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT21847&PRODUCT_ID=PROD66100">MAC </a>Smoulder </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mascara: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT31416&PRODUCT_ID=PROD99717&QUERY=falsh%20lashes">MAC</a> Falsh Lashes<br />
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<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lipstick: <a href="http://www.barrym.com/lip-paint">Barry M</a> Lip Paint (129) </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> And finally,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.cheapsmells.com/viewProduct.php?id=3534&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=FREE&utm_campaign=&cm_mmc=Froogle-_-FREE-_-Listing-_-Ghost%20%20Ghost%20%2050ml%20Eau%20de%20Toilette%20Spray&ctype=2&gclid=CM3XrtfOpKkCFYFB4QodqTF6sg">Ghost Perfume £24.80</a></span></li>
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">That's it for now, I hope you've enjoyed this quick post. If you have, don't forget to sign up to follow - it really means such a lot.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ciao for now, </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">x </span></div><ul></ul>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-2403138423319239622011-05-24T14:18:00.000-07:002011-05-24T14:18:38.452-07:00Amsterdam Part 2<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So, you survived Part 1 did you?! Congratulations! Don't worry this post won't be as long.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I just wanted to show you what other excitements I saw in Amsterdam. </span><span style="font-size: small;">As I wasn't there for long, I didn't really set about to do what I call 'proper' clothes shopping (too many sights to see!), but I did come across some shops worth a mention and a few accessories did <i>happen</i> make their way into my luggage. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">First to mention is Laura Dols and this vintage store was definitely a highlight of the visit. In fact, there are two Laura Dols, both down the same little Amsterdam street directly opposite each other and by goodness do they hold some remarkable pieces. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of the things I liked so much about Laura Dols is that I felt completely at ease browsing there. Some vintage stores, particularly in London, have gotten so pretentious it's ridiculous. Ditto the prices. Luckily, this can't be said for Laura Dols and it was a refreshing experience. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I was giddy with excitement to see what I might find in there and I wasn't disappointed. Each floor of the shop was dedicated to one style of garment - for example; fifties gowns, sensational evening dresses, tuxedos for the guys and perhaps my favourite, the wedding dresses (racks and racks of them!)</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I can dream...</td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It was in the shop across the road that I made a couple of purchases. Nothing as extravagant as a wedding dress unfortunately, but definitely a couple of bargains. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_ZM9IhTUsrDcn5jEtio0F-ryDlksnynGyj-2GSFRfRCr7KRQiB_OKp2GOTYdwp2rtEO-reCCnkJ0_2F7ocB9EXM5q7nIsYoDsSNH-m3ZJp71eCG3sZJEJ-jNtaIjbA0Ze0dvrq5n-Tk/s1600/IMG_2050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_ZM9IhTUsrDcn5jEtio0F-ryDlksnynGyj-2GSFRfRCr7KRQiB_OKp2GOTYdwp2rtEO-reCCnkJ0_2F7ocB9EXM5q7nIsYoDsSNH-m3ZJp71eCG3sZJEJ-jNtaIjbA0Ze0dvrq5n-Tk/s320/IMG_2050.JPG" width="239" /></a></span></td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">These sturdy leather boots were hidden away at the back of the shop with a whole lot of others. I managed to get them for a very decent 25 Euros. There were probably a couple of other pairs I could quite easily of had my mitts on, but my suitcase wouldn't have thanked me for it. Neither would my arms. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The second item is this sweet swimming hat and it makes me laugh every time I look at it. I just had to have it even though I rarely go swimming. I will be and have been, using it as a shower hat. My hair gets utterly frizzy with any sign of moisture so I always wear a shower hat, and as my friends know that I spend a huge proportion of my life in the shower, a lot of my presents tend to be novelty shower hats. You know the sort - sequined with gigantic bows or with ears and plastic eyes on. Well, this time I decided to be slightly more decadent and buy myself something more sophisticated. All over ruffles. What more could a girl want?</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Just whilst we are on hats, I'll throw this one into the mix. It's from the Dutch H&M. I think it's adorable and it only cost me 7 Euros. Since being back I've seen them here in the UK too, so if any one's interested...</span></span><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Whenever I am abroad I always try to track down some jewellery. It doesn't have to be expensive, but I like to have something to keep to remind me of my trip. My particular favourite is silver jewellery and luckily for me, I stumbled across an absolute treasure trove of a shop just near one of Amsterdam's flower markets. The shop is called Kashba and contains a whole host of stunning bits and pieces from Peru, Tibet, Africa, Mongolia, Thailand, Nepal...the list goes on. There are statues, ritual objects, pieces of furniture and ornaments - some so intricately carved that you have to look twice to take it all in. Then, of course, there's the jewellery. I spied so many things that I would just loved to have bought. In the end though, I had to narrow it down and the earrings below were my final choice. These are delicately handcrafted and most probably from Asia. I saw them in the window and knew I would find it difficult to leave them behind. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If this shop sounds of interest to you, then I urge you to go to the website. There is a 360 degree camera view where you can really get a feel for the place. Click <a href="http://www.kashba.nl/">HERE</a> to do just that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Okay, so onto the last thing. As you may or may not remember, I did a post a while ago about how I am always on the hunt to find <i>THE</i> perfect purple nail polish. ('Operation Purple') Well, I managed to pick up two more to add to the mix whilst in Amsterdam. </span><br />
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<ul><li>W.I.C by Herome (Mexico City) 7.50 Euros </li>
<li><a href="http://www.beyu.de/index.php?id=eyes&L=1">BeYu</a> (139 Fantastic Lilac) 5.80 Euros</li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;">I will let you know how they fair. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Hope you've enjoyed this post - I know it's been a bit of a hodge podge, sorry about that -anyway if you have muddled your way through and liked it then do sign up to follow - it will make my day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Ciao for now x<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-31120156109330434012011-05-19T07:31:00.000-07:002011-05-19T07:31:52.845-07:00Amsterdam Haulage Part 1<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My little trip to Amsterdam was a good excuse to pick up some lovely European goodies. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The curiosity of what I might be able to find makes me pretty much unstoppable when it comes to shopping abroad. This obviously applies particularly in the cosmetics department and more particularly than that, in the moisturisers aisle. What makes it worse, is that every where outside of the UK seem to cater so much better for those who choose to use products that do not contain chemical ingredients such as parabens etc. This is definitely like a red rag to a bull! I find pots and jars and tubes of interesting looking body butters, scrubs, potions for this and that - all natural, that <i>of course</i> I just <i>have</i> to take back home to try. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The funny thing is, more often than not, this is the way I have come across some of my favourite brands- Yes To Carrots for example - I discovered that in Target whilst on holiday in America. I bought six things from the range and lugged it all back in my suitcase. Luckily, I since discovered I can buy it down the road. D'oh! But still, you get the idea.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Anyway, onto the haul.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">By way of body butters in Amsterdam the options were plentiful. I wish I had more upper body strength and then perhaps I could have managed to carry more home. I bought the majority of them from an absolutely lovely shop in the '9 streets' - La Savonnerie. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Most products in this shop had a 'gifty' feel and what comes when you put gifts and toiletries together? You guessed it - SOAP! These were very pretty to look at, and of course to smell, but I have to admit that I am not the hugest fan of soap. It is not something I would normally buy or use for that matter.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Having said that, if you are into soap, this would definitely be a place to visit as they make all their own and have the facilities to mark it with personal text or a logo. Oooer. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">...Mediterranean Spa Body Butters and Salt Creams. I have to confess that I have failed sightly here as these aren't Dutch. Okay I accept - it is a mega fail. They are made in Italy. But seriously, once I swatched a little of the butter on the back of my hand, I was sold. The consistency and texture of these is like nothing I have ever come across before. Thick to the touch but uber quick to melt into the skin. The moisture boost is instantaneous and the practicality of being able to get dressed straight away is also a bonus not to be underrated. I am seriously impressed. The two I chose to buy were Avocado (the giant one!) and Basil Oil, mainly because I tend to go for whichever sound the richest on the moisture stakes. There were many others - the range is substantial - fig was one, lemon another. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The Salt Creams come in various 'flavours' too. I decided on Olive oil as I thought it would be one of the most nourishing. Since coming home I have used it twice and keep cursing myself that I didn't buy more. I must get more. In ALL flavours. The salt is perfectly sized to give a good proper exfoliation - not overly abrasive but definitely enough 'scrub' to make my skin feel totally rejuvenated. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I also enjoy how this product leaves my legs super silky and soft. I'm putting this down to the olive oil which leaves a slight film after use. (please don't let this sound off putting - it really isn't meant to - it stops that horrible tight feeling skin can sometimes get after some harsh exfoliators).</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The downsides? Not many, but the first is a pretty bad one and a cheeky one at that. The tubs are average sized for body butters (I'm not talking about the huge avocado one here, but FYI they've used the same trick on that one too). What they've done is put a false bottom inside, so basically you have half what you think you have. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cheeky folk! Where the rim ends so does the product!</td></tr>
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now, what you could say, in fairness to the brand, is that they have done what is legally required of them and put the amount on the packaging i.e. 90ml. But I think this is still misleading. And a waste of plastic for that matter.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But you know what? I can probably forgive them for this. Perhaps because the butters are reasonably priced at 9.95 Euros and of course because they do such a good job.The second downside of these are that they are not readily available in the UK. Luckily, the lovely Dutch shop <a href="http://www.savonnerie.nl/">La Savonnerie </a>said they would do international shipping. Woo hoo! You can also get hold of Mediterranean Spa products in America pretty easily and many US websites ship internationally too. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Next, I popped into a place called Rain. Not Dutch either. Opphs. This brand offers handmade products with a South African origin.<br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>'In Africa, rain gives life and life depends on it. The cycle of the season is born into all living things, young and old. Rain is the gift that brings simple wealth to the plains, villages and mountains. Rain is refreshing in the still heat of the day; it cools the thirsty land, awakens the senses and sharpens the aromas of the bush.' </i><br />
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On their website it explains this about their shops:<br />
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<i>'Rain stores are designed to showcase the exquisite handwork of our African people, as well as provide the customer with a unique interactive body and bath experience.'</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are bath 'eggs' - amazingly sweet to look at and to smell!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I made three purchases, the first of which was the Aloe & Avocado Hand Scrub and woah! is this good? (er yes, it's amazing). At first glance it looked like a really cheap body exfoliator - one I would probably walk right on past. However, as they have a hand basin where you try things out I thought I'd experiment further. I am so glad I did because this little gem managed to soften and smooth out my rough, neglected paws like nothing else. All natural ingredients in this one too. (9.95 Euros)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rain's Aloe & Avocado Hand Scrub - a little pot of goodness! </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The second purchase was some Rock Mint Bath Salts. As I think I may have told you before, I am not into baths. It's just not really my thing. However, when I saw the display of bath goodies at Rain, I felt I had to put my reservations aside and scoop myself some into a bag. I went for mint purely because I love the smell and I reckoned that a bath in mint leaves would be super invigorating. I have yet to conquer the bath yet - but when I do I will be sure to let you know how I get one with these. Rock Mint Bath Salts 4.50 Euros per 100g.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And finally, another body butter. I couldn't resist. But unfortunately, I really wish I had. Here is what Rain says on their website:</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>'We use strive to source pure, natural and naturally-derived ingredients and materials with the highest quality...Our products are formulated from ingredients made from indigenous, wild-harvested plants sourced throughout Southern Africa. We want to show the majestic, but most of all, under exposed continent Africa and all the richness it has to offer. We use use the time honored secrets of indigenous flora and medicinal plants from South-Africa in our natural body care.'</i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sounds like the perfect place for me to shop and I didn't hesitate to pick up the Macadamia Body Butter with Shea and Cocoa. If only I hadn't been in such a rush and I'd looked on the back on the pot! For when I returned home, what did I spy in the ingredients list? PEGS...colours...and other preservatives that I would perhaps prefer not to have in there. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Nevertheless, I did decide to give it a go. Ingredients list aside, it is still disappointing. Consistency is thick, which I usually like, but it didn't massage in very well. The scent, at first pleasant, became an annoying fixture in my nostrils - sickly sweet with a under note of cough syrup. (16.50 Euros)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i> </i></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looked promising...but I'd give it a miss.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You can buy Rain products online <a href="http://rainafrica.com/shop/">HERE</a> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Are you still with me? By goodness it feels like a long post this one. Hope you've enjoyed it. If you have, do sign up to follow or leave a comment. I really do enjoy reading what you've got to say.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ciao for now x </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-8442479053329580372011-05-15T00:53:00.000-07:002011-05-15T00:53:47.817-07:00Stylish Blog Award<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So, I just came back from my little Amsterdam trip and what do I find on my return? My first Award. Actually, I lie - two awards! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRcPb5dJGGVmrP-UTJ2IqQwafpjJ-cyac0X5BsbNq2EpiuUziLNb1ru6nkXOnc9N9PAuwU8q3T-483x8So1s5l4j6wjFdBel6umyXocvwN6AvS0V1qiWk9Dq0bxRimOjp16OQaHpvFFgU/s1600/stylish_blogger_award.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRcPb5dJGGVmrP-UTJ2IqQwafpjJ-cyac0X5BsbNq2EpiuUziLNb1ru6nkXOnc9N9PAuwU8q3T-483x8So1s5l4j6wjFdBel6umyXocvwN6AvS0V1qiWk9Dq0bxRimOjp16OQaHpvFFgU/s1600/stylish_blogger_award.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNPrGJRj-WXqxNBe20le_gKLxKrqg84Iwotid5BgwwZJHJ7aXLfXxoJ7iEqsKbGKRm_H9cHVKI_BBWHFZ0fDLOf1Tmzx-6P34LH7lGCA1I_F1YNjVgrklL_pVoJgNpExKXtFswNN6xlrI/s1600/versatile-award.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNPrGJRj-WXqxNBe20le_gKLxKrqg84Iwotid5BgwwZJHJ7aXLfXxoJ7iEqsKbGKRm_H9cHVKI_BBWHFZ0fDLOf1Tmzx-6P34LH7lGCA1I_F1YNjVgrklL_pVoJgNpExKXtFswNN6xlrI/s1600/versatile-award.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I can't tell you how pleased I am - It really does mean an awful lot. So thank you to Me, my best and I who, in short, is really awesome. If you aren't following her you should be! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>I have been asked to tell you all ten things about myself that you wouldn't necessarily know.</b> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1. My dog Sprout (a border terrier) is the love of my life. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The man himself.</td></tr>
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> 2. I think the most important thing is to live by your values. Some of mine are: Freedom, respect, harmony and creativity.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3. Porridge is underrated. FACT.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4. I have been very ill at various times in my life and although each time has been a challenge, I have always reminded myself that I will get through it. And each time, I have. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">5. I am absolutely terrible at maths. I still count on my fingers. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">6. I'm not keen on baths. I very rarely have one. I know it sounds a bit strange I don't like the idea of sitting in my own dirt! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">7. I am, however, rather obsessive about having showers and I regularly stay in it until the water turns freezing cold and I am forced out. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">8. I really have to work on my self-confidence, it is not something that comes easily to me. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">9. It took me a long time to 'go for it' and start writing this blog. I always wanted to, but I needed to push through some barriers to make it actually happen. In fact, it took me to loose my personal anonymous blog that I'd been writing for years to get going on this one. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">10. I like to have a holistic view on my life. How I look on the outside is important to me, but that really only comes if I feel okay on the inside. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And as I am terrible at maths and can't count...</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">11. Last year, I took up the martial art Taekwondo and even though I am the biggest girlie girl there is imaginable, I really enjoy it. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just before my first ever TKD class!</td></tr>
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</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Who do I think deserves to be awarded this blog? </b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>1. <a href="http://honestlybec.blogspot.com/">Honestlybec</a> </b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">- Becca, who is over in New Zealand, really does post on a whole variety of subjects. Her photos/swatches are impeccable and I absolutely adore her header. Over all, when I see Bec has a new post up I am straight over there to check it out and I always enjoy it!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>2. </b><a href="http://bumblebeeetuna.blogspot.com/"><b>bumblebee tuna </b></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">- Canadian Kenzie's blog is awesome too. Her nail art is something to check out, as is her amazing talent for making jewellery. Wow is all I can say really. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>3. <a href="http://budgetingbeautiful.blogspot.com/">The Budget Beauty Book</a></b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-Rosie Hannah's blog is full of such useful tricks and tips and always makes me thinks, 'ah! why didn't I think of that!' But that's the beauty of this blog, you don't need to. Lots of interesting recipes that will save you some pennies - I like the Oriental Toner. </div><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm off to tell the three lovely ladies about the award now so, </span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ciao for now x</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">P.s Amsterdam goodies and report post coming shortly! </span>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-39015036701780876942011-05-07T10:13:00.000-07:002011-05-07T10:13:55.656-07:00Gone Fishin'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VEJf12zlJYEKRGr8dedGSOB6kL1SkeavilInNbAetz8ROOc4dLRhj5N48sbVWOh60lKukNP87J3nERRjnGIakY23XyXZu27UpJhts4pC0Qg3Jvn9JcDjCe0eoOOkL18k6hAAW9aVCIk/s1600/gone-fishin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VEJf12zlJYEKRGr8dedGSOB6kL1SkeavilInNbAetz8ROOc4dLRhj5N48sbVWOh60lKukNP87J3nERRjnGIakY23XyXZu27UpJhts4pC0Qg3Jvn9JcDjCe0eoOOkL18k6hAAW9aVCIk/s400/gone-fishin.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br />
I am off to Amsterdam for a little bit of a holiday. There are of course many waterways in 'the Venice of the North', but I'm not sure what kind of continental cosmetic loveliness this little fishing trip will enable me to reel in... but rest assured I will be back soon to share the goodness.<br />
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Ciao for now xLittle Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-87077442460388254892011-05-07T01:01:00.000-07:002011-05-07T01:01:02.871-07:00Nail of the DayI picked this polish up the other day from <a href="http://www.modelsownit.com/nails/nail-polish/all-nail-polishes.html">Model's Own</a>. I'm a complete sucker for lilac shades so this was right up my street...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Model's Own in Lilac Dream</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I was wondering whether it would beat my all time favourite lilac shade - <a href="http://www.barrym.com/nail-paints">Barry M's </a>Berry Ice Cream (308) - it seems to be the best there is around in terms of formulation, colour and well, price - it is an unbeatable £2.99.<br />
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So the Model's Own polish was up against it really. Having said that, I'm impressed. With two coats you get good, full, even coverage and it goes on like a dream. It is priced at a reasonable £5 so not really any complaints there and in terms of chipping, it has lasted remarkably well (5 days).<br />
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I also bought a couple of other shades from the range that I've yet to try. They're not cremes so I'm wondering what they'll be like. Have any of you tried any of them? <br />
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Ciao for now xLittle Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3745734416799433995.post-35232002668857264372011-05-04T03:23:00.000-07:002011-05-04T03:33:44.031-07:00April Favourites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Well, another month has gone by - and what a month it has been! The weather in the UK has been unseasonably good and I have enjoyed every second. There have been walks in the park, picnics, tons of ice cream and of course a whole array of awesome things that I'd now like to tell you about. So here we go! </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
First on the list is possibly my favourite of all the favourites...</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1556237961"><br />
</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.burtsbees.co.uk/natural-products/body-moisturisers/radiance-body-lotion.html">Burt's Bees Body Lotions</a> £9.99 or £8.50 from <a href="http://feelunique.com/">feelunique.com</a> (woohoo!) </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Milk & Honey, Shea Butter & Vitamin E and Aloe & Buttermilk</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And my particular favourite:</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Radiance Body Lotion with Royal Jelly</td></tr>
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am fanatical about about moisturising my body. I do it twice a day morning and evening - no matter what. My friends think I have some sort of OCD obsession about it. Perhaps so - but I suppose that means my legs are almost always super soft and that I'm always on the look out for new releases in the field. These Burt's Bees Body Lotions are all fairly new onto the scene - so keen was I to review them properly that I bought the whole set. I have used them all for just over a month now and by goodness I am impressed. And seriously, in this category, it takes a lot to impress me.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I don't use any moisturisers that contain parabens and ideally they will be organic, free from SLS, PEGS, mineral oils and synthetic fragrances. So it is a good thing then, that all of the Burt's Bees Lotions are made with 99% natural ingredients. The consistency of the creams have got to be right too - I don't want to be stood in the bathroom when I am late for work rubbing my legs waiting for it to soak in. Oh no, that wouldn't do at all.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I could very easily go on for a substantial amount of time about the pros and cons of creams V lotions and all that jazz, but I think that's best saved for another post (!) So, to round up my first favourite I shall make the following points about the Burt's Bees Lotions;</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li>They moisturise beautifully for a full 24 hours (my legs are still soft the next morning).</li>
<li>All fragrances are pleasant and not over powering.</li>
<li>All lotions sink into skin immediately.</li>
<li> The formulation not too thin.</li>
<li>Each Lotion has an ingredient with special properties i.e. Aloe Vera to aid in healing. </li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here is what Burt's Bees said about the Radiance Body Lotion:</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>"This natural body lotion is specially created to enhance your skin's natural glow. It's formulated with Royal Jelly, one of nature’s most nourishing substances, packed with 134 nutrients, including 17 amino acids, and vitamins A, C, D and K, as well as multiple B-vitamins. Sunflower oil moisturises and mica, a light reflecting mineral, enhances your skin's natural glow." </i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=2278995&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=shoes&pageSize=200&refinements=Colour%7B1%7D%7E[black]">Topshop Shoes</a> - Black Chiffon Bow Sling Backs £20</li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">These Sleek Pout Polishes make me so happy! Such a delight to use and so affordable compared to the MAC versions. This one, Pink Cadillac, is a little bit of sunshine on your lips. It is fairly bright but not too much so, and great for the days I choose not to wear lipstick. Being a conditioner I know I'm doing right by my lips when I use it, plus it contains SPF 15. April has been the perfect month to roll this baby out of my makeup box and now the pots nearly empty, so I'm headed back to Superdrug to stock up on some different shades.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><a href="http://www.spacenk.co.uk/product/botanical+body+repair.do?search=basic&keyword=herbology&sortby=bestSellers&page=all">Botanical Body Repair Elemental Herbology </a>£33</li>
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<li><i>Nourishes dry and sensitive skin, restoring hydration and softening the skin.</i></li><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1. Before showering use a natural fibre mitt to apply over thighs and stomach to increase circulation and to help breakdown fatty deposits.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2. Apply after showering to slightly damp skin for intense hydration.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3. Use as a massage oil and apply to clean, dry skin an a circular motion until completely absorbed.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Definitely my most used eyeshadow this month. So versatile and such a beautiful colour. You can go as sheer or as dramatic as you like with these little pots as the colour is buildable. I like to apply it with my finger blending evenly from my lash line to my brow bone. It is so easy to use and lives up to it's name by being totally creaseless and smudge proof. Plus it stays put all day. There are currently 12 shades in the line - if you haven't tried one yet what are you waiting for?</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li><a href="http://www.healthysupplies.co.uk/cherry-raisins-nakd-25g.html">NAKD infused Raisins</a> 45p</li>
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Nom Nom Nom! Throughout April I have been nibbling raisins, but not any old raisins - oh no sir! These little babies look like raisins but taste like cherries... Willy Wonka would have been <i>so </i>impressed. The best thing about them, a part from the fact they're so delicious, is that they are 100% natural. No added sugar, syrups, flavourings, colours or any other rubbish that you sometimes find in snack foods. And the good news doesn't end there - each packet contributes to one of your 'five a day' and the bonus of choosing raisins? They are full of antioxidants and an excellent source of potassium. There are also Lemon raisins, Orange Raisins and Pineapple Raisins. Yum!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So that's it for my monthly favourites. I really hope you've enjoyed this random collection of things and that you've found an item or two of interest. Don't forget to follow me if you haven't already and feel free to comment below - I really do love reading what you've got to say!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ciao for now x</div>Little Boy Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632168061201792636noreply@blogger.com6