Instagram post 2191330333998626248_3273331858 Gifted| Do you have a morning ritual?
When it comes to getting out of bed and helping me look like I’m one of the living, there are certain things I always rely on.
First is my @lumie.lights alarm clock. They’re not cheap but this has been a life saver for me. Granted, I’m not jumping out of bed, so excites to get to work but the gradual build in gentle light helps my body feel less attacked by that awful iPhone alarm and I’m often awake before it reaches full intensity!
The second is a cup of tea. I very rarely skip my morning cuppa. I wake up, make it and pop back into bed for 20 minutes just adjusted and preparing myself mentally for the day ahead. Plus look at memes of course.
The last thing is a good under eye brightener. I’ve been really loving the Flawless Eye Retouch from @transformulas to help me look fresh in the morning. Not too thick or matte, simply paint under the eye and blend. The light reflective particles instantly smooth and conceal to make my eyes look brighter but in a really natural way. I’m not about that heavy cakey makeup look and this is just amazing.
What’s your morning routine?
Instagram post 2189180982895414005_3273331858 Hello 1st of December, I’m ready for you!
Today is tree day. We’re having a big cooked breakfast, opening our advent calendars and decorating our new house for our first Christmas which I’m very excited about. Then to finish, a big roast dinner. The perfect Sunday!!
Also big big shout out to @lifeofpingkan and @hyphyhip. I just love doing photoshoots with these two. I only have to mention an idea I have and they help me execute it and photograph it better than I even imagined it! 💋
Instagram post 2187707010173471285_3273331858 TGIF! So excited for this weekend because it’s the 1st of December and you know what that means?!? Christmas Tree!!!! Have you put yours up yet or are you go for this Sunday too? 
Tonight I’m having a chilled one. Anyone else wake up and already look forward to getting home and doing nothing? It’s my absolute fave. Top choices are reading a book or I’m already on the fifth season of Bones and loving it!
Instagram post 2185528045044400754_3273331858 Bold Lips! 💋
I am a peachy nude girl through and through but there’s something about this @fentybeauty lipstick in Clapback that makes me feel kickass! It’s a rich navy blue and it’s the only non-conventional lip colour I’ve ever bought. Something about the shade and finish called to me the second I saw it! Never mind the Fenty Mattemoiselle lipsticks feel great on. Not a touch of dryness and the colour is beyond pigmented. 
Haven’t quite been daring enough to wear it outside yet though even though I’ve had it for a year though... whoops.
What’s the boldest lip colour you’ll wear?!
Instagram post 2167408175811453203_3273331858 Gifted| It’s the 1st of November and to me that means it’s the start of the festive season. Ok I’m not talking get the tree up and lights everywhere but little bits of fun and magic every day are a must for me this month. I’m talking mince pies, lots of chocolate, Greggs festive bakes 😋 and @pret Christmas sandwiches (I’m sooooo ready). Plus it’s time to get out the winter cosy pyjamas and relax in festive bubble baths. Which brings me on to one of my favourite bath products, the @lush Snow Fairy Bubble Wand! For starters it’s pink so it’s a win and I love how easy it is to swish round in the water creating swirls of sparkly pink bubbles, all with that classic Snow Fairy scent.
Instagram post 2166668354130372191_3273331858 Happy Halloween!!! 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
What are your plans for this evening? Party? Trick or Treating? Or hiding away?! I’ve got my pumpkin carved (on the instastory) and my buckets of sweets ready! This year I’ve got skittles and of course the classic haribo packs. I wanted mini smarties but couldn’t find them anywhere! I’m not a big fan of sugary sweets like Swizzels so always get something I would actually eat. After all, a fair few packets will need to be tested by me for research purposes! 
What’s your favourite Halloween sweet treat? Any you really hate? Parma Violets = blerghhhh 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
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Latest in Beauty Build your own box
June 17, 2018 Eye of the Beholder•Eyes•Haircare•Nail Love•Nails•Skin Care•Skin Deep

Latest in Beauty – Build Your Own Box

Subscription beauty boxes. I’d bet the makeup addicted amongst us have signed up to at least one at some point in our lives. A selection of goodies delivered straight to your door every month. Some new brands, some loved brands, they seem like the ideal beauty staple. With some boxes as little as £10 it’s a great way to get your beauty fix, right?

Well ten pounds may not seem a lot when you compare it to one full priced high-end lipstick but when you don’t get to choose the products is it worth it? A tenner is still a tenner and when I could save and spend it on something I really want, subscription boxes start to lose their appeal. I used to receive various beauty boxes from different companies and to be honest they became a bit predictable. At first I’d be super excited to see what was inside that sleek pretty box, a little squeal of excitement escaping when I’d get something really good. However that excitement slowly began to wane and turn to boredom. I felt like I was just getting similar things every time and many items I’d never really use. Eventually I’d open the box, look at what was inside then it would all be left unused.

So are subscription boxes really worth your hard earned cash?

To help me answer this question I was lucky enough to be asked if I wanted to build my own Latest in Beauty box. Latest in Beauty offer the traditional subscription service but with a more personal twist. All you have to do is choose how many products (3, 6 or 9) you want and you can select each and every one from the large selection on offer.

I had the opportunity to build a box of nine items. First things first, I have to say I really liked being able to pick exactly what I wanted. Latest in Beauty have some amazing brands and I had a hard job narrowing down to just nine. After um-ing and ah-ing for days, I finally settled on what I wanted and clicked that order button before I could change my mind.

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Latest in Beauty Build your own box

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I’ve actually had Latest in Beauty boxes before and when this one arrived I have to say I was a teeny bit disappointed. Unlike the sleek black box you see here, my items arrived in a delivery cardboard box with a pink interior. Now I do understand we should all be doing our part to reduce packaging but it did take some of the magic away when my box arrived damaged from the rain. I therefore decided to transfer the products to a previous box as I do like to keep everything together until I’ve settled on a home for each item.

First up, I couldn’t not build my own box without choosing some masks! Latest in Beauty have a great selection like the MaskerAide sheet mask and 7th heaven glove masques. I’m obsessed with sheet masks, they feel so luxurious and this one worked wonders on my tired dry skin. The hand treatment gloves are new to me but I can tell you I’ll be buying more. I’m actually wearing them as I write this post and they smell deliciously floral. Cruelty free and 100% vegetarian these hand masks are the perfect treat for a bit of me time.

Latest in Beauty Build your own box Maskeraide sheet mask

Latest in Beauty Build your own box

Next up is the i-divine eyeshadow palette by Sleek in All Night Long. A stunning selection of shades ranging from warm creams, soft golds and shimmering browns. It really is the perfect palette to take you from day to night in a flash. The shadows blend beautifully and have a good colour payoff. I will say when I selected this online, I did think it was going to be a full sized version. It’s definitely a mini palette with each pan no bigger than a five pence piece. A larger palette would have been lovely, however it does make this one perfect for travelling. You could even fit it in your purse for touchups throughout the night if you really wanted!

I was super happy to see they had some products from Tropic skincare. I’ve heard great things about this brand and so I had to snap up the Super Greens Nutrient Boost Serum. It’s incredibly green (no wonder it’s super) and smells really fresh and natural. Another great cruelty free and vegan product, I can’t wait to see the effects.

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I also selected a cute neon pink synthetic makeup brush. A travel-sized Palmer’s cocoa butter moisturiser which smells incredible as I’m sure you know and some no kink PopBands, perfect to keep my wild mane at bay. I finished off my box with a Sally Hansen nail polish set and my favourite item this “be kinder to your vagina” mirror. Phew that’s quite a lot!

Now to the ultimate question, is it worth it? Well for a nine item box it costs £18 a month for a subscription or £25 for a one off. The latter is quite pricy for just one box but the great thing about Latest in Beauty is you can keep an eye out for items you really want to make it worth it. As you can see I got a lovely selection of products from skincare to nails to accessories. It’s definitely preferable to pick my own products as none of these will go to waste.

Oh and my hands? They are incredibly soft from the gloves and I will be weirding my friends and possibly even random strangers by asking them to feel my fingers.

It’s time to build your own box with Latest in Beauty,

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  1. Lady Writes says

    June 17, 2018 at 3:03 pm

    I loved building my own box with them last year – so fun! I might do it again now you’ve reminded me, as that Tropic Serum is on my wish list! x

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  2. Rosie says

    June 18, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    I’d loooove to build my own beauty box! Being able to garantee you’re getting products you’ll actually use for the price is so key to me! I’m very picky too.

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  3. Alice Spake says

    June 18, 2018 at 6:53 pm

    I love masque aid sheet masks! xx

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  4. Jess says

    June 18, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    This is great I really need to get a new sub box, I’ve been thinking this 1 as it offers great value for money x

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  5. bethan shuff says

    June 18, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    That is such a good price! I was expecting it to be more than that. I’d have definitely put palmers in mie too because i love their products!

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    June 18, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    I LOVE this idea! xx

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  7. Alicia says

    June 20, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    I absolutely love the Latest In Beauty Special boxes but I’m yet to actually try out making my own box…I might just treat myself next month to one.
    Alicia x
    http://www.aestheticobsessed.co.uk

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  8. Alicia says

    June 25, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    This box looks amazing! I love these kind of things I might have to treat myself I think!
    Alicia Xo

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