Coming Off The Pill | 1 Year Update

I meant to write this post at 6 months but read online that its a take a whole year for your body to realise the changes from taking the contraceptive pill so here we are! Better late than never, right?

 A year ago I went to the doctors for blood tests due to my ongoing relentless fatigue, completely unrelated to the pill. I saw a locum doctor and she took my blood pressure, it was higher than normal but that's not unusual since I suffer with white coat syndrome (who doesn't!), it was however enough for her to ask me to check my blood pressure at home everyday for the next week. We talked about my migraine situation and the fact I suffer with aura, it was then she proceeded to scare the crap out me. I was apparently at high risk of a stroke if I continued taking the combined pill and she wanted me to swop to a mini pill, Cerelle. This is where things went to shit.

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Benefit | Cheek Parade

I'm really excited to review this new palette. In fact I was really bloody excited to receive it! When I saw Benefit were releasing this blush kit I so desperately wanted it and then when I was given it as a present, I felt very lucky. The five powders are suited to most skin tones, if your pale like me then the new Hoola Lite powder will be your new favourite, must have make up item.

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Patisserie De Bain | Just In

I cant resist gorgeous smelling hand cream, can you? I'm also a sucker for cute packaging, I know your not meant to judge something by what it looks like, but we all do it and these new hand creams from Patisserie De Bain definitely caught my eye. You may remember I wrote a post on four other hand creams from their collection in 2015 (if you don't, you can catch it here), recently they released three new spring/summer scent's and I put them to the test.

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Flamingo Candles | Spring/Summer Collection

It's that time of year again where Flamingo Candles release their spring/summer collection. If you love candles as much as me (yes Steph, we know you love candles I hear you say), boy you're in for a treat. I was lucky enough to be sent a selection of their new range, I must admit I was pretty shocked at the fact they sent me four, even one is generous enough! I just know your going to love these as much as I do.

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Nutella Bunny Biscuits | Recipe

 

 I was recently having a browse though the internet looking for Easter baking inspiration and came across a photo of these little bunny biscuits. There was no recipe so I thought I would replicate them in my own way and add a little twist of my own. Tracking down a mini rabbit cutter was a mission in itself! These are so simple and I think they will go down a treat over the long Easter weekend.

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My Hair Care Essentials

 I am one of those people who buy's products and then doesn't use them up before I get bored and will buy something else. I'm like those Americans that stockpile groceries only I do this with hair oils and make up. However, this does mean I have tried a lot of different brands and formulas so I feel pretty confident in the fact I can recommend my favourites to you!

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Teapigs | Feel Good Teas

I've talked about Teapigs so many times on my blog that I would be surprised if you didn't know they are my favourite tea brand. Last month they released their new collection of "Feel Good Teas" which are packed full of great health benefits to give you either an energy boost, a little detox or help you fall asleep just that little bit easier.

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Barry M | Matte Me Up Lip Kit

Last month Barry M released a lip kit which gives the Kylie Cosmetic's a run for their money. I know they've been a big deal this last year but I refused to pay $29 (£23) plus postage and customs for a liquid lipstick. I'm so glad a high street brand has jumped on the bandwagon and can offer *almost* the same thing for a third of the price. Barry M is a much loved, affordable brand which I must admit I associate mostly with nail polish and my all time favourite clubbing lipstick when I was 18. Please tell me someone else used to wear that awful frosted baby pink shade!

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Flamingo Candles | Spring Melt Crowd

Its Spring! Well not officially, but March is the first month of Spring in my eyes and this months Flamingo Candle Melt Crowd pretty much confirms that. The first thing that hit me was the smell, in fact the post lady often comments on it - we are also on first name terms (too many parcels?) but that's a whole different story! I've recently had a little break to catch up on burning my extensive collection of melts and nearly missed this box, the lovely people at Flamingo HQ hooked me up though.

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Davina's Oat & Maple Biscuits

Before I begin I should probably start by saying these biscuits are REFINED sugar free, i don't want the sugar police to be mad at me for using the wrong terms. I really enjoy a hobnob or two but they are so sweet, these yummy Davina's oat and maple biscuits are made with only maple syrup as the sweetener which makes them in my opinion, nicer. They are not very naughty but oh so nice!

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Maybelline Baby Lips | Valentines

Valentines day is just around the corner, quite literally since it's tomorrow! I probably should of written this post a little earlier but I feel you could buy and use this lipbalm at any time of the year. I am a HUGE Baby Lips fan, well im a lover of lip balm in general. I own too many and I'm certain I have never used a whole one up. I'm going to set myself a challenge of doing that one day. The best thing about Maybelline Baby Lips is how afforable and hydrating they are.

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A bit of Ooharr

2017, the year of self care. I think a lot of us are guilty of not looking after ourselves as well as we probably should, wether it be eating cosy comfort foods or neglecting our skin until it resembles sand paper in the winter. I cant help you eat better (pot calling the kettle black and all that!) but I can recommend a product that will help transform your skin for under £1.50!

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Kissy Missy | Benefit

Benefit has been a staple brand in my make up collection since I was at school and that was a good 12 or so years ago now! Crap, I feel old. I think Benefits Boi-ing Concealer was my first "premium" item as well because back then 12 year olds didn't own an entire Mac shop and spots were a teenage girls best worst friend! Every Christmas Benefit bring out cute little gift sets and this year was no exception.

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My New Love For Emma Hardie

I've heard a lot of bloggers talk about Emma Hardie over the last few years and how amazing her skincare is. I have always wanted to try it but at the premium price end of beauty products its not something I can afford normally. However, Feel Unique launched a new Pick and Mix service last year where you can choose 5 samples for £3.95, in fact i wrote a post about it so if you want to know a bit more about that you can read about it here. One of the samples I picked up was a 5g Moringa Cleansing Balm, I've actually had 3 of them now as I sort of fell in love with it.

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Luxe Personalised Candle | Flamingo Candles

Happy New Year!

So by now we know how much I like a candle, Flamingo Candles in particular. I certainly don't need anymore that's for sure but I still bought another one didn't i. What am I like. I even had to cancel my Melt Crowd subscription because I have SO many, I just can't burn them quick enough. I love pink and gold, I don't know where its comes from but in the last year I have developed a bit of an obsession with those colours together, i mean its even my blog theme. I couldn't pass this little beauty up though could I?

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Four Easy Festive Treats | Recipes

It wouldn't be a holiday or change of season on my blog without a baking recipe from me! I recently wrote a post with my DIY Halloween Treats and wanted to do something similar for Christmas. I choose four that are easy and inexpensive to make and hopefully there's at least one you might like to have a go at. 

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A Taste Of Christmas | Graze Style

Nothing screams Christmas like a mince pie does it? Snack brand Graze have brought out this limited edition mince pie flapjack just in time for the festive season. It's part of their good to go range that was launched last year and its the little perfect treat. 

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Movie Night With A Twist

I saw this idea a few weeks ago on Pinterest and thought how fun it would be to do a lucky dip Christmas movie night. One thing my boyfriend and I can't agree on is what film to watch, most of the time we end up scrolling through Netflix or Prime over and over again before we just give up. This way we have to watch the film in the envelope, so if your indecisive like us then you should probably give this a go too!

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Baby Lips | Holiday Edition

I'm a bit slow to writing this post as I've had these for a couple of months now, oops. But I wanted to share how amazing these brilliant and affordable new Holiday Baby Lips are. There is three in the range but I only managed to pick up the two, the best two in my opinion! I am a huge fan of Maybelline's Baby Lips, I'm pretty sure I own most of the different flavours actually. They are by far the most moisturising and nourishing lip balm I've tried. 

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It's A Christmas Haul

Only 3 weeks to go! Last year I did a little Christmas haul on here and if was one of my most popular posts, so it's back with cute items I've been picking up this month from various places. Every year I purchase a Christmas candle, new fluffy socks (because who can't resist?) and of course a pair of festive pjs. 

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