CyberCandy

Long time no blog! With the summer holidays, i really thought i'd have more time to spend working on my little space of internet, but unfortunately that just hasn't been the case! I have got loads lined up though, you can't get rid of me that easily! Today I just wanted to share with you an exciting (and delicious) delivery that i received last week from Cybercandy. 

So my blog is predominantly fashion and beauty related, but i really am i sucker for American treats, so when Cybercandy asked for blogger reviews, i jumped at the chance! Cybercandy are a British company that sell treats from around the world that are difficult to get hold of here in the UK. They have a handful of stores around the UK, but can be accessed online and i can't fault them in any way. Even the packaging is amazing!

In my box of goodies i received Vanilla Milkshake Poptarts, Watermelon Poprocks, Cookie dough bites in fudge brownie and peanut butter and Raspberry marshmallow fluff.. mmmmmm! They were all so tasty! I've got such a sweet tooth it's unreal. I've sent my reviews on over to the company so they should go up on the website in the near future if you're interested in having a look. I'd definitely recommend the cookie dough if you're a sucker for licking the spoon when baking! 

In other news, I went away last week for a tipi adventure holiday, and i'm still recovering! I'll be doing a short blog post about it soon, but my room and everything in it currently smells like campfire! I also got my A-Level results last week and was really pleased to achieve ABB in textiles, english and sociology. So i've managed to get into my first choice university and will be studying fashion buying at De Monfort in September 2013 - Thank you so much to everyone who congratulated me on twitter :)

Did anyone else get exam results? How did you do? What's your favourite treat on CyberCandy?

Wishlist: Penny Talk

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1. My mum bought me a similar variation of this bracelet in a chrome-ish colour and i've found that i'm wearing it to death! With the recent rose-gold hype, i think this bracelet would go with anything! Badass.
2. I saw Jennie wearing a variation of this dress on her blog and i just thought it looked super flattering, great for everyday wear as well as dressing up a little. Sometimes the simplest of things can look the nicest!
3. After searching high and low for some new dresses to wear out to town, i stumbled across this on the missguided website and i just love the stud detailing! Not sure how well this would stay up though, it does look a little flimsy! Missguided prices tend to be so reasonable it's hard to resist splurging.
4. So, one of my random lusts this month are the White Fudge Flipz, i received an exciting box of goodies from cybercandy this week and now i pretty much want to try everything on their website! These look like they taste so delicious!
5. I'm pretty bad when it comes to biting my nails, but lately i've been really good and kept them in a really good condition.. which just gives me the excuse to buy more nail polish! I know the famous Essie polish is Mint Candy Apple, but i really love this colour which is "Penny Talk" I think it's a really wearable colour, but girly and feminine at the same time.
6. I really need a new fragrance seeing as my Loverdose recently ran out (sob sob!) but i loved the scent still, so my friend recommended blackXS by Paco Robanne which is similar because it's got that sweet, but musky smell to it, and it's much cheaper than splurging on Miss Dior Cherie! I wish.
7. Finally, i've been lusting after these adorable skull bracelets that are everywhere right now. Topshop do some pretty awesome ones, but i find that ebay is the place to go for cheaper variations and i love the pastel colours as they make them look more girly. 
What's on your wishlist? I'm going away on a Tipi Adventure holiday so things may be a little quieter around here for a while, i'll update you when i get home!

Cosmic Unicorns

I am totally in love with this new T-Shirt from Orange Circle. I was actually lucky enough to win Kim's giveaway a few weeks back, meaning i could choose my own Orange Circle Tee. Now, i've been actually looking over their site for a few months now and every now and then i'd be tempted to place an order, but i've never been a huge t-shirt wearer and thought they'd just make me look well.. frumpy. But ever since this bad boy arrived, i've found every excuse to wear it, i even wore it out on a dinner date last week! It's just so cute and comfy, and i absolutely love the design and print. Orange Circle have such a vast selection of designs and prints, it was hard to decide on this one, i love their "Ice Cream" tops.

(Excuse my strange facial expression)

Top - Orange Circle

Jeans - Primark

Shoes - Topshop 

Bracelet - The Prettiest Things

Ring - The Accessory Stand 

Nails - Barry M "Shocking Pink"

I paired this tee with my mint coloured primark jeans which i think are just perfect for adding colour to an outfit. The galaxy print in the unicorn works well with the mint colour too in my opinion, and my trusty Topshop studded loafers to complete the outfit. Unfortunately they're getting a little worn out now, which breaks my heart! It's definitely a comfy, casual outfit, perfect for everyday wear and errands. 

In other news, not a lot has been going on in my exciting little life. I've been working a fair bit, and partying hard before i get my A-Level results next week. I've also been preparing for my little getaway holiday next week, any idea's where i might be going? You'll never guess! I'm off to the River Wye for a tipi adventure holiday with a big group of friends. It's going to be crazy, they literally put you on your canoe with a map and off you go! No technology for 3 days will be a little hard to adjust to, but a nice break all the same. 

I'm off to film a primark haul now for the 3BrokeGirls channel, so be sure to check that out if you get the chance!

Have you been away this summer? Or are you going? What's your favourite Orange Circle design?

Instagram 005: You're so saucy!

1. Prom Nails 2. Best card ever 3. £2 necklace from DP 4. Cocktail 'o' clock 5. TGI Friday's shots 6. Prom dress (Topshop) 7. All dressed up 8. Poor lil' dude. 9. Gold Crest award 10. Delilah Dust bracelets 11. Glamour & freebies 12. Pretty dress from Fast Fashion

13. July She Said Beauty Box 14. Work 15. Tapas in Cardiff 16. Montagne Jeunesse face masks 17. Rhubarb & Custard soda (M&S) 18. The Accessory Stand goodies 19. Best ring ever 20. American Beauty 21. Peanut Butter ice cream 22. Sunset 23. Leaving presents 24. The prettiest things

25. Watermelon 26. My favourite summer snack 27. Purity Organic Skincare 28. Orange Circle goodies 29. Pretty nails 30. August She Said Beauty 31. Graze Box 32. Love this shirt!
What have you been up to lately?

Purity Organic Skincare

I was very lucky to receive a few products from Purity Organic Skincare for review purposes and i have to say, i am a convert to this brand. They are not only fantastic quality, but also extremely affordable, each product being under £10. I've really enjoyed using these products, not only are they completely practical, but they have an element of luxury about them too.

The first product i'd like to talk about is the facial wash which is "a blend of sweet almond oil & aloe vera in a plant/sugar based foam to cleanse, soothe & protect your skin." I use this after removing the majority of my make up with a baby wipe, and then gently massage this onto my skin. It really does leave my skin feeling cleansed and soothed. My favourite things about this product is the texture and how it becomes a foam-y lather. It makes the application so much smoother. These products are also certified organic so it feels like you're giving your skin star-treatment. (£4.99)

Next, i'm really excited to talk about this product, it is most definitely my favourite in the range. The regenerating overnight moisturiser is the most rich and creamy moisturiser i think i've ever tried. The texture feels buttery, it really is just lovely and i will be re-purchasing this, i feel like it's one of those life changing products where once you try it, there's not turning back! Because it's so rich, you only need the smallest amount so it will last you ages. My friend tried some of this when she stayed over and agreed with me, it's a lovely product. All the products are fragrance free too, so they suit all skin types. (£7.99)

The anti-ageing moisturiser is also a lovely product, however if you've been following me for a while, you'll know i'm not a huge fan of anti-ageing products. I feel like it's always good to prepare, but my skin's still in the teenage-stage at the moment! I like the idea behind this product though, Purity have used only a handful ingredients which are supposedly "intelligent" ingredients to exemplify that "less is more" in beauty. A few of these ingredients include: coconut oil (my favourite!), sweet almond oil, avocado oil and cranberry seed oil. (£7.99)

I'm not a huge fan of mask's simply because i get really uncomfortable with things just sitting on my skin, but i gave the anti-aging serum and mask a try and i was pleasantly surprised with the effects. I don't think i'll be using this much, but i can appreciate the way it helps to repair and tone the skin. I'll be saving it for days when my skin needs that extra boost. This would probably make a lovely gift for mums, aunts, grandma's etc, for £8.99 it's still affordable and you get a really generous sized product.

I was pleased to receive the facial moisturiser because i don't have any good ones and i find that my neck can get a little grubby without using an exfoliator. However, because i have sensitive skin, i find it hard to find a product that's not too harsh. This purity one has been lovely to use, and it really deep cleanses my my pores. I only use this a couple of times a week though because i don't want to irritate my skin too much. This product also has coconut shell and coconut oil in it, placing it solidly in my favour! (£5.99)

Finally (if you got this far, give yourself a pat on the back!), another one of my favourites in the range is the conditioning cleansing lotion make-up remover. I love the feeling of this product, it's lovely and cooling on my eyes when i take off my make-up and it feels quite refreshing which is sometimes what you need after a long day. Sometime's i use this in conjunction with the facial wash and my face ends up feel cleansed, refreshed and moisturised.. perfect combination if you ask me?  (Super affordable at £4.99)


Have you tried the purity range? What's your favourite product?

RedRock Fashion Blogger Competition

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Inspired by our latest summery weather here in the UK, i've put together a beachy outfit for the Red Rock blogger competition. I've been completely craving bright colours since the sun's (FINALLY) made an appearance so I absolutely adore the Red Rock floral bandeau top and i think this would look perfect on the beach with a pair of high waisted shorts. I really love the bright blue studded ones over on Red Rock fashion because they have a retro vibe to them, and i love the studs which just gives them that added edge. 

Next, I can't leave the house without a pair of sunnies at the moment, otherwise my eye make-up literally just melts off of my face! I love these pink rimmed sunglasses from topshop because they match and compliment the colour of the bandeau top. I chose again from topshop to add classic gold plaited gladiator sandals which would probably compliment any summer outfit so they're totally versatile, followed by a big, bright beach bag. I found this one on the Animal website and again, i love the colours. I also really love the rope detailing on the strap which adds a nautical vibe to the look. 

Finally, how adorable is this seaside themed bracelet? My mum bought me some pieces from a brand called "the prettiest things" and i stumbled across this on their website which i thought was too cute not to include!

Now i just need to perfect my "effortless" beachy blonde wavy locks, "real" bronzed tan and we're good to go!

Have you taken part in this competition? What's your favourite Red Rock piece?

Tie Me Bow - The Accessory Stand

You may remember a little while ago I did a small giveaway with The Accessory Stand? Well  couple of weeks back I was kindly sent a selection of lovely rings from The Accessory Stand and I thought i'd share them with you guys because they are just lovely! My favourite is definitely the "Tie Me Bow" ring pictured above. I don't know what it is about bows right now, but I'm loving everything girly so this is perfect for me. It's a two finger ring, but it's totally adjustable so it's actually really comfortable to wear, I can't even feel it when i wear it. It's just so so so pretty and girly and i absolutely LOVE it.

1. Boho Ring 2. Purr Cat Ears Ring 3. Lily Stone Ring 4. Tie Me Bow

The boho ring is also really wearable and really pretty, it's got such a hypnotising stone! With a small amount of glitter, it would look really lovely for a fancy occasion or night out, but is also suitable for everyday. It reminds me of something i'd pick up at Topshop, but for a much cheaper price. 

You may recognise this puurrrfect piece (see what i did there?!), from the giveaway that i held and I was super excited to receive this myself, i think the cat ears rings are mega cute! They're a lot of fun to style and wear with an outfit.

Finally i also received the Lily Stone ring which is actually free with any order at the moment over on The Accessory Stand, so it's the perfect excuse to make an order! This is a really simple, yet pretty ring which is silver plated and i don't wear much silver, but because the stone is fairly neutral i find that this ring is really easy to style with other pieces of my jewellery. This is a beautiful everyday ring, my only issue with it was that it is a tiny bit big!

In other news, how much is everyone loving this mini-heatwave we've had!? It's been so lovely to finally enjoy the summer! I've actually had a rather nightmare-ish week so far as my poor little car broke down in the centre of town at 11pm on a Saturday night! I work in a nightclub and i broke down right outside, so I had crowds of drunk people pointing and laughing at me and my car - not fun! I had to be pushed to safety into a nearby car park and didn't end up getting home until roughly 6am. But this weather has made the situation a LOT better, having no car means i've been forced to use my legs and walk places so i've really enjoyed the sunshine.

I've also been getting really into my tumblr lately, yesterday i gave it a little redesign so i'd love it if you popped over and took a look. It's definitely a lot more pink and girly than it was before!

Have you been enjoying the weather? What's your favourite piece from The Accessory Stand? Also if you use tumblr, leave me your links!