Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil

I have always been a bit of a fan of Palmer's Cocoa Butter, I mean the smell alone is incredible I find myself wanting to gobble my arms up! So you can only imagine how excited I was when Palmer's sent me their new Therapy Oil to try out! The oil visibly rejuvenates and improves the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, uneven skin tone and aging. 

I've been giving the products a go for over two weeks now and have noticed a great difference. The face scrub has a great consistency, not too harsh and not too soft. I feel deeply cleanse after using  it. 

Next I move on to face lotion which again has a lovely consistency. I really don't enjoy thick lotions that feel as though they suffocate my skin from breathing.

Finally I apply the oil, I aim for upward motions to help fight against the elasticity of skin beginning to drop. Since having my little girl my skin can get quite oily, which if I'm honest, I'm quite happy about (oily skin ages slower you see) For you all out there who have dealt with an oily skin for longer however would prefer to stay away from adding extra to the skin. Trust me on this though, the facial oil is packed with Vitamin C, it's dermatologically tested and it really doesn't feel greasy but very nourishing to the face. Just like a luxurious facial in a jar that leaves you with a beautiful healthy glow to the skin, I even noticed my foundation had a dewy finish too.

So you are probably wondering if I have noticed a difference and I really have. Especially my skin tone, so even and clear. My horrid pregnancy mask has almost totally disappeared, this little skin routine couldn't have come at a better time for me. My pregnancy/newborn baby glow had well and truly worn off and it's really given me a boost again, I even went makeup-less for an afternoon of shopping!

If you are looking to mix up your skincare, or even try a facial oil for the first time than give Palmer's a go. It's gentle on the skin and on the purse yet still has the good qualities of a luxury brand. Just as the bottle says, its therapy for the skin! It's as though your skin has been laying on that leather couch, very Woody Alan-esque and finally had a long awaited breakthrough to then run through the streets with great joy, just like a scene from It's a Wonderful Life.... (see what I did there?)

 So give it a go and let me know what you think cake lovers xo   

please excuse the brows (covers face with hands) 

Never too old for a Teddy Bear

Velvet Teddy has become the Holy Grail of lipsticks! It is sold out almost constantly in my local Mac store and usually online too. So you are probably thinking "why are you showing off then you cow?!" Well after I finally managed to get hold of one thanks to my friend Bianca, I just wanted to let you know what all the fuss was about.  

It's a tricky colour to describe if I'm honest... Too red to be a called a nude, too nude to be called a red. Even the undertone is tricky to put my finger on, in certain light it has a slight orange hue to it, in others a rose. Due to all this colour trickery it seems to suit a lot of skin tones too. I love using it to finish off a simple makeup daytime look or add a pout worthy pair of lips to a evening look.

So my lovelies, give it a go, after all you are never too old for having a favourite Teddy Bear....

To get your hands on one click here 

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Mascaras to flutter your lashes at

I am never normally too adventurous when it comes to mascaras, I usually stick to the same brand for a year or two. Recently however, I've started to mix it up and given a few new brands a go, have a look to see what I thought of them. 

Tom Ford Extreme Mascara

Now the brush on this is enormous, I was a tad worried I would poke my eye out! It isn't drying so your lashes won't feel rock solid and not have any flexibility. It is a bit of the gloopy side so does clump up if you aren't careful. 5/10

YSL Volume Effect Mascara

Now this does give great volume and thickness to the lashes, love that the black is jet black so gives your lashes some punch. I did get the waterproof version and my goodness, it certainly is waterproof! 7/10

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara 

Love this mascara, love the wand, love the packaging, even love the name! If you are after length and full on gorgeous lashes that look like you've got a pair of bottom and top falsies, than get your mitts on one of these for sure! 10/10

Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat Lashes 

I love using this mascara for days I want my eyes to be the main focus, all you need is a couple of coats and it gives you a fresh, doll like set of lashes! 8/10 

Too Faced // Better Than Sex // here

Tom Ford // Extreme Mascara // here

YSL // Volume Effect Mascara // here

Charlotte Tilbury // Full Fat Lashes Mascara // here 

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Getting Cosy - The Baby Edition

I had a few errands early the other morning, so got up with the birds and wrapped little one up. Good job I did as it is certainly crisp, and I love it! Having my daughter snuggled into me as I went about my day made me want to show you all some baby bits that I am loving that match this season! Enjoy cake lovers xo 

I got these items when I was expecting, I just think every child needs a bright raincoat! Teaming it with a striped headband just gives it a perfect nautical feel that gets me so excited about my little girl fitting into these ready for a gorgeous Autumnal walk by the seaside. You can get a similar raincoat here. The headband is handmade by a lovely company called Blaebird, I am a little obsessed. They are currently out of stock of the stripes but have many more to choose from, take a look here  

Just look at these tiny little socks! The added frills make them extra special and keep those little toes warm! Have a look at some more here 

My boyfriend has gone crazy for the brand Ra an Roo, he can't stop buying their pieces! The brand is usually designs for boys, but there's nothing stopping us having our girl wear them! Have a look for yourself here. 

Now the Brambly Hedge books have so many of my own childhood memories connected to them. This is probably why I have really enjoyed reading them recently, especially Autumn Story. Find the rest of the books here 

This gorgeous book already has me looking forward to rainy Sunday afternoons, keeping ourselves entertained learning all about nature. Find Nature's Day here  

Finally, a post dedicated to all things cosy and snuggly has to feature a Teddy Bear, everyone meet Monty and you can get him here

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BooTea Review

I have heard and seen a lot about the BooTea Teatox and have always thought "I guess I can try that one day" That day never really came about until a few weeks ago when I bite the bullet and went for it. 

I had recently had a baby and was feeling amazing! I felt the skinniest I'd ever felt and the most confident I have been in my own skin. My body had just preformed something spectacular and I was full to the brim with adrenaline and a sense of euphoria. The weeks went by and all this confidence started to become drowned by the old insecurities pushing their way back into my thoughts...stubborn bastards.... So I thought that was the time to take  action. Unfortunately I couldn't brush my sports bras off and hit the gym as I would have caused myself some damage. Instead I wanted to try the Teatox as a gentle way of getting back into the swing of things and feel good about myself.

I went for the 14 Day Teatox which comes with a Daytime Tea and Night Tea. The Daytime tea should be drunk every day for the two weeks, doesn't matter what time of day, just as long as you get it down ya! The Night Tea is drunk every other night, starting with Day one. It explains on the packet that you will experience laxatives effects whilst using this tea, if I'm honest, it isn't as terrible as I had imagined. I was picturing waking in the mornings feeling as though I won't make it to the bathroom in time, but it was absolutely fine and nothing a trusty scented candle couldn't disguise! 

The tea has only natural ingredients in so you won't feel as though you are reading a list of Star Wars characters on the back of the packets, a big plus in my eyes and not a bleached white tea bag in sight! Now if you are used to green tea you won't mind the taste of this tea at all, if it's all new to you however, just try a drop of honey. 

You are now all thinking "Yeah that's great, but did you notice a difference?" and I did! Don't get me wrong, I didn't drop to a size 8 overnight, but I did feel a lot less bloated! In total I lost about 5lbs of my post baby weight which is just what I needed to feel better about myself. It's as though this little Teatox has given me a leg up over my mummy tummy flabbiness, teaming it with a balanced, healthy diet and some exercise (mainly pushing the pram the long way home) I'm starting to feel like my old self again, only now, when I do some at home yoga stretches, I have a little coo-ing cheerleader on the sidelines swinging in her chair!

So if you are after a easy way to give yourself a little boost in the right direction, defiantly give this Teatox a go! You can find out more about BooTea here

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Getting Cosy

Something happened the other night, I was sitting in my toasty oven of a flat (yes we have one of those constantly warm without the heating on homes, lucky huh?) and I felt, dare I say it, I felt a draft... 

It's turned into to Autumn overnight which got me thinking of all things seasonal, the cosy jumper wearing, numb finger tips feeling, hot chocolate sipping kinda seasonal goodness that you only get as soon as you have that first chilly night. 

So with that I wanted to show you some things I am loving at the moment, and also things I usually turn to when the weather turns itself.

The frame is a brilliant birthday present from my sister one year, to be honest, it's not very Autumnal but just had to use it as a prop! The faux fur collar every year, without a doubt, makes its way around almost all my coats for some extra snuggle factor. Finally, the YSL foundation is a shade more suited to me for winter, plus the fact that it has a more liquid consistency means I prefer using it for a more hydrated feel throughout the colder months.  

Roll necks and loafers and fedoras...oh my! I adore greys and beige as a combo for this time of year. I've become more adventurous with my look and started wearing hats more, they can really make an outfit. If something can give me a sudden effortless, chic look I'm having it..... in various colours please! The loafers are a bit of a fashion staple of mine, comfortable and cute, even if the boyfriend says they look like slippers! 

I got all these goodies recently so you can still find them, they are all from Primark believe it or not.... you can find some gems in that enormous mess I promise you that. 

Whoever said that Summer bodies are made in Winter has clearly never had this hot chocolate. There are no words, you just have to track it down in your nearest M&S. Let me know what you think, that's if you don't collapse into a chocolate fuelled state of pleasure.

Colder months mean musky perfumes, I have written a review on this Jo Malone fragrance a while back and it is still a favourite. Dark and heavy with just the right amount of lingering power to give you a scent Christmas songs are written about! Don't forget to keep that body moisturised too, I love how Aveeno makes my skin feel and it's packed full of oat-y benefits too! 

Of course a Diptyque candle needs to feature in my posts every now and then.... they are a cult favourite and I'm trying to get in with the cool blogger gang! Just kidding, it was a gift that I have been nursing for a long time now, it has such a beautiful smell suited for this time year.

So there you have it my darling cake lovers! Have any of you noticed the weather turning nippy? What do you use to keep those tootsies toasty, I'd love to know xo 

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Favourite Highlights

Now when it comes to highlights, if it makes me look as though I've just stepped out of a pampering facial then it is firmly in my favourites. Here are my personal stash that I constantly reach for. Don't get me wrong, there are loads more that I have my eye on, especially the popular ones from the States such as the Becca Opal and So Hollywood by Anastasia Beverly Hills, two that are on my next hit list for sure! 

Right, so on with the show, take a look and let me know what you think. 

Bobbi Brown here

Tom Ford here

Charlotte Tilbury here

Sleek Makeup here

Mac Cosmetics here

Topshop here  

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