Rediscovering a Love #3 D.I.Y Cushion
After testing out the stitches and making sure i could remember what to do, i found some red tartan and set about making a cushion; something easy but actually useful. short time later and voila! a cushion is made. I really enjoyed getting my creative side out again and i'll definitely be embarking on more sewing based little projects in the next few weeks.
I'm moving in to my student house in September and having black, leather sofas this cushion will go perfectly. Time to start making more!
July Glossybox- Vive La France
To start off with the box is beautifully illustrated, making it a perfect addition to a dressing table. It has that whole shabby chic vibe which goes along with the French/ Parisian style. As always there's a card detailing the products featured and their full size price but also a card about the artist of the the Vive La France Glossybox, Jamie Lee Reardin, which is a nice touch.
Here's what my box contains;
Noxidoxi Enhancing Serum Base
This supposedly provides hydration, tightens pores and is a antioxidant shield which i like the sound of. This also seems a good product to layer under makeup to make it go on smoothly and create a flawless finish.
Lollipops Lip Balm Delicieuse
You can never have enough lip balms in my opinion. This one smells (and tastes!) really nice which is always a bonus to me as i generally dislike unscented lip balms. It's creamy and has ingredients to protect against UV damage, burnt dry lips are not the one!
Teoxane Cosmeceuticals Perfect Skin Refiner
I was excited to try this when i read about it and saw that the full size is a whopping £70. The concept of it being a skin renewal cream excites me and i always like it when you can feel a product working as this has has mild tingling feeling at first.
Yves Rocher Comme Une Evidence Eau De Parfum
I always like receiving perfume samples as they're perfect for chucking in handbags for a freshen up throughout the day. They also mean you can test them out before deciding on whether to purchase the full size. This is a musky floral scent.
Glossybox Exclusive Travel Pouch
Finally comes a little pouch with a similar design to the box. It is made of that thicker plastic material however this does mean that it's easy to clean if you keep makeup and toiletries in.
Overall I do like this box, however is it bad for me to admit that the thing i'm most excited about it is the actual box. I just can't wait to have it on show in my room as i just love the design!
Catherine x
St Tropez In Shower Gradual Tan
My lowdown;
It's definitely a gradual tan and only adds a hint of colour with one application however after 2-3 applications over a few days it builds to a darker yet still natural looking tan. Even with a mitt, i still sometimes get the occasional streak however the times i've used this there has been no streaks, no lines, nothing! Which is probably what i like most about it. It's easy to apply, it just feels like your putting on a normal body wash and doesn't really have much of a smell.
The downsides are it really is a gradual tan, no good for anyone wanting an instant hit of colour. Although application is easy, it is also strange. The first time i used it i kept the shower running and stood in the corner as my shower is big enough for that however i felt like it was a waste of water. Turning the shower off as suggested on the bottle, you have the problem of being cold for 3 minutes. There is also the issue of knowing when 3 minutes is up, i resulted to counting in my head haha. Although it doesn't sound like a long time, it does go a lot slower when your stood there.
Despite that, overall i do like it and i can bear standing in the cold for 3 awkward minutes for a easy, streak free, natural looking tan.
Have you tried it yet? What do you think?
Catherine x
Rediscovering a Love #2 All The Bright Places
However, for the past 2 to maybe 3 years, the only things i've read are the occasional magazines and obligatory university reading, which is quite frankly, dull! But recently i've had the urge to change that and remember what it felt like to have your head stuck in a good book. I did a bit of searching online and looked at a few reviews, including the mention in Zoellas June Fave video, and therefore placed an all book based Amazon order, one of them being All The Bright Places written by Jennifer Niven.
I was out when it arrived and started it later that evening and i was immediately attached. I was finding myself enjoying reading again, falling in love with characters through their wit and charm and i loved it. I really did not want to put it down. Despite being pretty busy, i was reading it whenever i could and had finished the book just two days later. I really don't want to describe it in detail as to not give anything away however the description on the front of the book is perfect; 'The story of a girl who learns to live from a boy who wants to die.'
It made me feel and experience a number of emotions, including making me cry. I think that if a book makes you cry it must be pretty damn special. Not many make me do that. But best of all this book is eye-opening, creates awareness and brings a different light to a serious topic. For that it must be applauded.
Sure TV series are good and addictive, i've had many days where i've done nothing but watch Netflix series after Netflix series and i think maybe that's the reason why i've done much less reading recently, too transfixed by a screen. But after reading All The Bright Places it has reminded me that nothing can beat a good book and to have a break from technology.
All The Bright Places hasn't stolen my number one spot for my favourite book, Harry Potter (all of them) still holds that however this has come pretty close. So, in my eyes, it must be good. Jennifer Niven, thank you for making me want to read again.
If you hadn't guessed it already (you'd be pretty stupid if you hadn't, sorry haha!) i'd really recommend reading it.
You can buy it online from Waterstones here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/all-the-bright-places/jennifer-niven as well as from Amazon and other book stores.
I hope you don't mind the different blogpost today, i may do more like this in the future as i really enjoyed writing it.
Catherine x
Smoothie Lovin'
Since getting a smoothie maker (Breville Blend Active) for my birthday, smoothies have become my new obsession! Not only are they super tasty and healthy, they're also so easy and quick. Here are a two of my go to smoothies, with ingredients you'll most likely have in your kitchen. Now, get whizzing!
The Simplest Smoothie:
The Breakfast Smoothie:
The Simplest Smoothie:
- Banana
- Orange
- Apple
- Your choice of fruit juice/ coconut water
- Flax seed (optional)
The Breakfast Smoothie:
- Banana
- Handful of blueberries (i like to use frozen)
- Oats
- A dollop of Peanut Butter/ Almond Butter
- Milk/ Soya milk/ Almond milk
- Flax Seed (optional)
It honestly tastes so good!
If you give these a go i really hope you enjoy them. Smoothies are also great because you can add or take away any ingredients to customise them to your taste. I really enjoy chucking in random ingredients from my kitchen and creating smoothies/ juices, you'll be surprised what ingredients work.
Leave any of your favourite smoothie recipes in the comments for us all to enjoy!
Catherine x
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