Sunday 30 December 2012

Mini Boxing Day Haul


(Image sourced from Google)

Boxing Day is usually my favourite part of Christmas! It's the best excuse to shop all day, and I'm not fussed that most stores put out older stock. I'm a fan of having clothes and accessories that nobody else has, even if it's "out of fashion." This Boxing Day was a little bit of a let down for me, however, as Melbourne just did not sport as many great sales as it used to!

A few years back I remember buying a bunch of awesome stuff, but this year the sales fell flat. Last year, I remember walking into Valleygirl and everything was 20% off! Not a great deal, but still something. But this year, they had one tiny rack at the front of the store that said 50% off, and they were all a bunch of singlets in white. Gee, thanks Valleygirl.

But, I did manage to pick up a few bargains!


VS Sassoon Big Hair Styler

I've been eyeing this baby for a while now. I almost got this from Priceline a few weeks back when it was 20% off, but decided not to for some reason. I walked in and saw it 50% off on Boxing Day and knew I couldn't resist any longer!
You can buy this here.


Colette Metallic Knot Flap Over in Black

This probably looks familiar, and that's because I received the Peach version of this for Christmas! (See my Christmas Gift Haul) I just love the design of this bag, and I knew I had to have it in black as well!
You can buy this here.



Rings

The pretty white bow ring was from Lovisa, who actually had amazing sales. The gorgeous peach diamond ring was from Colette, who also had fairly good sales.



Lovisa Earrings

The backs on the first two pairs are the same as the second, you just can't see them due to the packaging. These are my absolute favourite types of earrings, as I think ear tunnel earrings look amazing! So happy to pick up these gorgeous sets.
I can't find either of these on their website, however you can look at their other styles here.



Magnetix Nail Polish in Pretty Woman

I picked this up from Priceline for only $5, which is an absolute steal! This gorgeous set comes with two different magnets, so I'll be interested to see how these go. They had a few different colours, but I went with silver which is something I can wear more often. 



Rubi Molly Moccasin shoes in Purple

Rubi Shoes were having a sale, two for $20, and I desperately need some new shoes so I caved and purchased some. I love the idea of the moccasin style shoes, as they seem so comfortable and cute! I picked purple instead of black, to try and mix things up a little bit! These aren't overly comfortable, but I think I just need to wear them in! They feel really comfortable with socks or stockings though! (Not really helpful in summer, but come winter I'll be living in these babies!)
You can buy these here.



Rubi Fliss Bow Flat Shoes in Black

As above, I needed to get new shoes. Black never goes astray, and flats with a little bow adds a little extra flair. At least I think so! These are super comfortable with or without socks/stockings, so I will get a lot of use out of these! They're so cute!
You can buy these here.

So, although my haul was not overly huge as I wanted it to be, I still got a lot of good stuff! I did do a little sneaky online shopping, so as soon as my bargains arrive, I'll be sure so share them with you!

So did you like my mini haul? Did you manage to pick up any great bargains?

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Saturday 29 December 2012

Christmas Gift Haul



Merry Christmas everyone! I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and got everything they wanted! If you remember me posting this picture earlier, you'll know that I had a lot of presents waiting for me! So, I figured I'd share just a few of my gifts with you!



Marc Jacobs Daisy

I was extremely happy when my sister gave this to me! She is only an intern, so she doesn't get paid a lot, so it was really lovely of her to save up and buy me a beautiful present she knew I would love!




Lady Gaga Fame Gift Set

I was thrilled to receive this! Obviously my boyfriend was listening when I told him I really wanted Gaga's new fragrance, as he purchased me this gorgeous gift set! It has a 50ml bottle, a 10ml roll on bottle and a really cute temporary tattoo. Expect a review with some lovely pictures shortly!



Britney Spears Curious Roll On

I absolutely love Britney Spears Curious, it's one of my favourite scents, so my mum purchased me a handy roll on version of my favourite perfume! (Much like the Gaga version my boyfriend got me!) This is such a great present, and it's super handy!



Colette Metallic Knot Flap Over in Peach

This baby was on my wishlist, so I was thrilled when my mum bought it for me! I've been using it almost every day since Christmas!



Colette Envelope Clutch in Lilac

This was also on my wishlist, and I'm saddened to see that this is now included in Colette's 50% off sale! Either way, I'm happy I have it and very happy that my mum purchased it for me!



Chi Chi Bling It On Nail Set

It's no secret that I love Chi Chi nail polish, so my mum purchased this for me after I very subtly told her about a particular set I'd had my eye on. This wasn't it, but that doesn't mean that I don't love it!




Chi Chi Fashionista Nail Set

This was the real baby I'd had my eyes set on. I first saw this particular set on Sandy's blog (here) I'd seen these sets before, but when I hit up my local Target, this particular one wasn't there! So I forgot all about it until I saw it in Myer, where I pointed out to my mum, who purchased it for me! I love it!




The Face Shop Lovely Me:ex Pore Ghassoul Mask

Mum knows I love masks, so she purchased this baby for me. Apparently it's excellent for your pores, so I can't wait to try it out! The packaging is just adorable, too!



Revlon Pack

You can't go wrong with a little bit of Revlon, can you! This cute kit contains two nail polishes, a lipstick and a lipgloss! Wish I had seen these earlier, this would have been a perfect KK present as it was a steal for just under $20 - or so my mum says!



Revlon Pack

This pack is gorgeous and full of purple, so I love it! My mum chose well! 



The Body Shop 4 Colour Eye Palette in Smoky Moonstone

This was on my wishlist, so my mum was generous enough to buy it for me. She loves The Body Shop herself, so it wasn't hard for her to find!



The Balm Balm Jovi

My wonderful boyfriend braved David Jones to pick out some make-up all by himself, and he came home with this! I'm thrilled, he actually listened and remembered that I loved the Balm, but picked something I didn't already have! He's a champ!



Hard Candy Blush

Wow, another amazing thing my boyfriend bought for me without my help! Couldn't believe my eyes! The boy did well! 



The Body Shop Ginger Sparkle Body Polish

This was from my mum, of course, like I said she loves The Body Shop! She knows I love anything that's limited edition, so she picked up this for me! Thrilled, as I hadn't had a chance to get any of the collection yet myself! 



NYX Smokey Look Kit

I was really happy when I got this, as I don't have a lot of NYX but love them! My boyfriend purchased this online, without my knowledge, so I'm very proud of him! Expect a review shortly! 



Lush From The North Pole Pack

This was something my boyfriend got also, without help! This cute pack includes all of my favourites, Father Christmas Bath Ballistic, So White Bath Ballistic, North Pole Soap (which I suspect was for his benefit, as he loves the stuff!), Santa's Sack, Captain Bubble Beard Bubble Bar and a Sandy Santa Sugar Scrub! So happy with this baby!



Ulta 3 Candy Cane

I actually purchased this myself, with my mum's money. She asked me to buy one for my sister, and insisted I buy one for myself as well as she knew that I was a big fan of Ulta 3! Very happy with it, the colours are gorgeous!



My boyfriend always buys me jewellery, because I love it. This year he gifted me with so much, so I'm only going to show my absolute favourite set! This beautiful sapphire ring!



It came with a matching necklace, and it's just beautiful. He always knows what I like, and he bought me at least four other pairs of earrings, another two necklaces and a bracelet, but that would be too much pictures! If you want to see, check out my instagram as I'll be putting up photos there! 



My mum also got me this absolutely stunning necklace. The seven rings represent good health, love, wealth, happiness, good friends, peace and a long life. This is so beautiful, so I'm so thankful for it.

I also recieved a few other goodies that I didn't take pictures of. I got the entire set of James Bond films on Blu Ray (this was on my wishlist, my boyfriend got it for me!) a beautiful mirrored jewellery box, which as you can imagine was a huge pain to try and photograph. I also got a sewing machine from my mum, so expect some terrible sewing crafts on my blog in the future! (Just kidding, I'll only share my success stories!)
My boyfriend also got me a few cookbooks, some reading books, a diary for my blogging (how sweet) and a few other odds and ends. He really spoilt me this year!


I'll be posting my Boxing Day haul shortly! (It's not very big, so don't get too excited)

So, what did you get for Christmas? 

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Monday 24 December 2012

December Lust Have It!




I was so pleased to finally receive my December Lust Have It in the post today, as I was a little bit scared it wouldn't arrive in time for Christmas! But thankfully, it did! To be honest, I did not have high hopes after reading Abigail's blog post (here) about her "VIP" box. 



Look at Abigail's box, now look at my box. To be perfectly honest, I actually prefer my box. I don't really see a huge difference in the "VIP" box, they didn't get anything absolutely spectacularly different! (In saying that, check out this month's Bellabox (here) if you want to see spectacular!)



Naked Tan Goddess Bronze

I'm not at all a bronzing person, so this is a little bit of a disappointment at first. Although in saying that, I have actually been considering giving my legs a little bit of colour, so this could be the perfect time to try! I've heard good things about this brand before, so I'll probably give it a go!



Catwalk by Tigi Session Series Finishing Hairspray

Perfect timing, as my usual hairspray is just about the run out! I'm a fan of Tigi, anything they do is awesome, so I'm sure this will be too! It's a great little can, too, perfect for throwing in the handbag!



Pelactiv Facial Refiner Deep Cleansing Scrub

You can never go wrong in giving me a scrub! I love scrubs, and use them constantly, so this will not be ignored! This is from an Australian skin care company, which always makes it better in my opinion! Can't wait to give this a go.



Benefit They're Real Mascara

Whoa! Why the heck didn't the VIP box get this? I'm so excited to give this a go, as I've been seeing it everywhere at the moment and have been considering buying it! No need to buy it now, I'll use the sample size for a while and see how I feel after that! Excited!



Lust Have It Exfoliating Glove

I've actually never used one of these before, so I'll be interested to see how it goes! I think it was nice of them to include this, since they did include self tanner which can be harsh on the skin sometimes! 



Glasshouse Fragrances Hand Cream

I'm definitely intrigued by these, as I'd love to try something from Glasshouse! I'm not a fan of the packaging, however, as it would definitely be more than enough for one or two uses, and I'd have to leave a little sachet on my cupboard. But hey, if it's a great product, I don't mind in the slightest!



Marc Jacobs Daisy sample

This was included as a little bonus, courtesy of Marc Jacobs! I thought that was really sweet, and I'm a big fan of the Marc Jacobs scents, so this will definitely get used up quickly!



Benefit Catalogue and a Candy Cane

How cute of them to include a candy cane! I'm happy they included a Benefit catalogue, something I can keep handy! I can circle what I want and hide it under my boyfriend's pillow! (Kidding!)

So overall, I liked the December Lust Have It. Of course, it wasn't as fantastic as the Bellabox, however it had an overall better selection of products. I was pleased.

What did you think of this month's Lust Have It?


Also as this is my last post before Christmas - Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all have a fantastic day, and stay tuned for my Boxing Day haulage!


Don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY


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Thursday 20 December 2012

Summer Bellobox


Last quarter, I signed my boyfriend up to the Bellobox, as my little gift to him. He enjoys getting things in the post, so this was the perfect helpful hint to get him to start taking better care of his skin! (And the rest of him!)

After the Spring Box (here), I was really impressed with the box itself and we decided to keep the subscription going! After receiving this box, I definitely do not regret our decision!



Bellobox and Bellabox

To start off with, Bellabox has decided to really branch out with the Bellobox and give them their own box! Hurray! No longer will my boyfriend be opening my Bellabox's in the hopes he's getting some goodies in the post! Now we can tell them apart! Plus the Bellobox is bigger to accommodate more products, which I think is a fabulous idea!



They have also updated their information card! I love the fact that they have made it a lot more "man friendly" as the old design was a little feminine  and may have put some men off. My boyfriend is slowly getting there in terms of using the right products that will work for him, and trying new things. A girly piece of paper might just push him backwards! So I think it's great!



So far, so good! Let's take a closer look at those products!



Swisse Hand Cream & Swisse Body Wash

I was super pleased with this! My boyfriend has rather bad skin, as I probably mentioned in the last post, so I hope this helps. I received the Swisse Hand Cream in my November Bellabox, and keep forgetting to make him use it. I'm happy now that I don't need to give it to him, and I can keep it for myself!

I did not know they even had a body wash, and this is a really great sample size, so I can't wait to see what he thinks of it.



Clinique For Men Age Defence Hydrator SPF 15

The moment he pulled it out of the box, I thought: "Oh dear, he's going to groan about the fact he got anti-aging stuff!" But instead, he studied it, looked at me and said: "Maybe I should start using this kind of stuff?" Hurray again! It's never too early to start looking out for the aging process, and that includes men!



Island Tribe Invisible Light Lotion SPF 30+

This was perfect for him! We don't have any normal sunscreen, as I use a girly one, which he won't want to use. So this is great, now he has his manly sunscreen, and I have my girly sunscreen! 



Natio for Men Energising Body Wash

I love Natio, especially their men's range, so I can't wait for him to use it! It smells lovely, and it's a great sample size! If he likes it, I'll be buying him more for Christmas!



Rose-hip Vital Cold Pressed Rose-hip Oil

Wow, I'm impressed that they included this. You can read my full review here, and although I'm not even finished the bottle yet, it'll be great to have a backup - that we can both use, of course!



OP Therapy Sea Mineral Wash in Lemongrass and Mint

I really want this for myself! I love OP Therapy, as I'd received one of their scrubs in the past, and the smells and just amazing! This one is no exception! I hope he doesn't use it, just so I can have it!



Be In Awe Nirvaata Calming Serum

This sounds interested, and it's only a small sample so it'll probably be only a one time use for him. I assume he'll use it after shaving, so I'll be interested to hear his thoughts on it!



U Skin Solutions Peppermint & Jojoba Combat & Hydrate Moisturiser

This smells delicious! He's already used it and liked it, so we may have to pick up some more for the the both of us! 



Byron Bay Detox Foot Patches

I forgot to add this in the initial photo, so apologies! This is a super interesting product. Apparently you put this on while you sleep, and detox in the process. The patches soak up any toxins through the soles of your feet. I'm not sure if I should let him have this, or if I should try it myself! I really want to know how these work, because if they do work, I'll be buying some more!

So, overall, I'm really impressed with the Summer Bellobox. Ten items altogether, which is really great value. My boyfriend was pleased with most of the items too, in fact the only one he was a bit blah over was the Detox Foot Patches - which I'm happy to use myself as it isn't solely a men's product!

What did you think of this quarter's box? Would you be interested in signing up your other half to this box? If so, do you think he would actually use his new products?

You can sign up for the Men's Quarterly Bellobox here.
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Sunday 30 December 2012

Mini Boxing Day Haul


(Image sourced from Google)

Boxing Day is usually my favourite part of Christmas! It's the best excuse to shop all day, and I'm not fussed that most stores put out older stock. I'm a fan of having clothes and accessories that nobody else has, even if it's "out of fashion." This Boxing Day was a little bit of a let down for me, however, as Melbourne just did not sport as many great sales as it used to!

A few years back I remember buying a bunch of awesome stuff, but this year the sales fell flat. Last year, I remember walking into Valleygirl and everything was 20% off! Not a great deal, but still something. But this year, they had one tiny rack at the front of the store that said 50% off, and they were all a bunch of singlets in white. Gee, thanks Valleygirl.

But, I did manage to pick up a few bargains!


VS Sassoon Big Hair Styler

I've been eyeing this baby for a while now. I almost got this from Priceline a few weeks back when it was 20% off, but decided not to for some reason. I walked in and saw it 50% off on Boxing Day and knew I couldn't resist any longer!
You can buy this here.


Colette Metallic Knot Flap Over in Black

This probably looks familiar, and that's because I received the Peach version of this for Christmas! (See my Christmas Gift Haul) I just love the design of this bag, and I knew I had to have it in black as well!
You can buy this here.



Rings

The pretty white bow ring was from Lovisa, who actually had amazing sales. The gorgeous peach diamond ring was from Colette, who also had fairly good sales.



Lovisa Earrings

The backs on the first two pairs are the same as the second, you just can't see them due to the packaging. These are my absolute favourite types of earrings, as I think ear tunnel earrings look amazing! So happy to pick up these gorgeous sets.
I can't find either of these on their website, however you can look at their other styles here.



Magnetix Nail Polish in Pretty Woman

I picked this up from Priceline for only $5, which is an absolute steal! This gorgeous set comes with two different magnets, so I'll be interested to see how these go. They had a few different colours, but I went with silver which is something I can wear more often. 



Rubi Molly Moccasin shoes in Purple

Rubi Shoes were having a sale, two for $20, and I desperately need some new shoes so I caved and purchased some. I love the idea of the moccasin style shoes, as they seem so comfortable and cute! I picked purple instead of black, to try and mix things up a little bit! These aren't overly comfortable, but I think I just need to wear them in! They feel really comfortable with socks or stockings though! (Not really helpful in summer, but come winter I'll be living in these babies!)
You can buy these here.



Rubi Fliss Bow Flat Shoes in Black

As above, I needed to get new shoes. Black never goes astray, and flats with a little bow adds a little extra flair. At least I think so! These are super comfortable with or without socks/stockings, so I will get a lot of use out of these! They're so cute!
You can buy these here.

So, although my haul was not overly huge as I wanted it to be, I still got a lot of good stuff! I did do a little sneaky online shopping, so as soon as my bargains arrive, I'll be sure so share them with you!

So did you like my mini haul? Did you manage to pick up any great bargains?

Saturday 29 December 2012

Christmas Gift Haul



Merry Christmas everyone! I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and got everything they wanted! If you remember me posting this picture earlier, you'll know that I had a lot of presents waiting for me! So, I figured I'd share just a few of my gifts with you!



Marc Jacobs Daisy

I was extremely happy when my sister gave this to me! She is only an intern, so she doesn't get paid a lot, so it was really lovely of her to save up and buy me a beautiful present she knew I would love!




Lady Gaga Fame Gift Set

I was thrilled to receive this! Obviously my boyfriend was listening when I told him I really wanted Gaga's new fragrance, as he purchased me this gorgeous gift set! It has a 50ml bottle, a 10ml roll on bottle and a really cute temporary tattoo. Expect a review with some lovely pictures shortly!



Britney Spears Curious Roll On

I absolutely love Britney Spears Curious, it's one of my favourite scents, so my mum purchased me a handy roll on version of my favourite perfume! (Much like the Gaga version my boyfriend got me!) This is such a great present, and it's super handy!



Colette Metallic Knot Flap Over in Peach

This baby was on my wishlist, so I was thrilled when my mum bought it for me! I've been using it almost every day since Christmas!



Colette Envelope Clutch in Lilac

This was also on my wishlist, and I'm saddened to see that this is now included in Colette's 50% off sale! Either way, I'm happy I have it and very happy that my mum purchased it for me!



Chi Chi Bling It On Nail Set

It's no secret that I love Chi Chi nail polish, so my mum purchased this for me after I very subtly told her about a particular set I'd had my eye on. This wasn't it, but that doesn't mean that I don't love it!




Chi Chi Fashionista Nail Set

This was the real baby I'd had my eyes set on. I first saw this particular set on Sandy's blog (here) I'd seen these sets before, but when I hit up my local Target, this particular one wasn't there! So I forgot all about it until I saw it in Myer, where I pointed out to my mum, who purchased it for me! I love it!




The Face Shop Lovely Me:ex Pore Ghassoul Mask

Mum knows I love masks, so she purchased this baby for me. Apparently it's excellent for your pores, so I can't wait to try it out! The packaging is just adorable, too!



Revlon Pack

You can't go wrong with a little bit of Revlon, can you! This cute kit contains two nail polishes, a lipstick and a lipgloss! Wish I had seen these earlier, this would have been a perfect KK present as it was a steal for just under $20 - or so my mum says!



Revlon Pack

This pack is gorgeous and full of purple, so I love it! My mum chose well! 



The Body Shop 4 Colour Eye Palette in Smoky Moonstone

This was on my wishlist, so my mum was generous enough to buy it for me. She loves The Body Shop herself, so it wasn't hard for her to find!



The Balm Balm Jovi

My wonderful boyfriend braved David Jones to pick out some make-up all by himself, and he came home with this! I'm thrilled, he actually listened and remembered that I loved the Balm, but picked something I didn't already have! He's a champ!



Hard Candy Blush

Wow, another amazing thing my boyfriend bought for me without my help! Couldn't believe my eyes! The boy did well! 



The Body Shop Ginger Sparkle Body Polish

This was from my mum, of course, like I said she loves The Body Shop! She knows I love anything that's limited edition, so she picked up this for me! Thrilled, as I hadn't had a chance to get any of the collection yet myself! 



NYX Smokey Look Kit

I was really happy when I got this, as I don't have a lot of NYX but love them! My boyfriend purchased this online, without my knowledge, so I'm very proud of him! Expect a review shortly! 



Lush From The North Pole Pack

This was something my boyfriend got also, without help! This cute pack includes all of my favourites, Father Christmas Bath Ballistic, So White Bath Ballistic, North Pole Soap (which I suspect was for his benefit, as he loves the stuff!), Santa's Sack, Captain Bubble Beard Bubble Bar and a Sandy Santa Sugar Scrub! So happy with this baby!



Ulta 3 Candy Cane

I actually purchased this myself, with my mum's money. She asked me to buy one for my sister, and insisted I buy one for myself as well as she knew that I was a big fan of Ulta 3! Very happy with it, the colours are gorgeous!



My boyfriend always buys me jewellery, because I love it. This year he gifted me with so much, so I'm only going to show my absolute favourite set! This beautiful sapphire ring!



It came with a matching necklace, and it's just beautiful. He always knows what I like, and he bought me at least four other pairs of earrings, another two necklaces and a bracelet, but that would be too much pictures! If you want to see, check out my instagram as I'll be putting up photos there! 



My mum also got me this absolutely stunning necklace. The seven rings represent good health, love, wealth, happiness, good friends, peace and a long life. This is so beautiful, so I'm so thankful for it.

I also recieved a few other goodies that I didn't take pictures of. I got the entire set of James Bond films on Blu Ray (this was on my wishlist, my boyfriend got it for me!) a beautiful mirrored jewellery box, which as you can imagine was a huge pain to try and photograph. I also got a sewing machine from my mum, so expect some terrible sewing crafts on my blog in the future! (Just kidding, I'll only share my success stories!)
My boyfriend also got me a few cookbooks, some reading books, a diary for my blogging (how sweet) and a few other odds and ends. He really spoilt me this year!


I'll be posting my Boxing Day haul shortly! (It's not very big, so don't get too excited)

So, what did you get for Christmas? 

Monday 24 December 2012

December Lust Have It!




I was so pleased to finally receive my December Lust Have It in the post today, as I was a little bit scared it wouldn't arrive in time for Christmas! But thankfully, it did! To be honest, I did not have high hopes after reading Abigail's blog post (here) about her "VIP" box. 



Look at Abigail's box, now look at my box. To be perfectly honest, I actually prefer my box. I don't really see a huge difference in the "VIP" box, they didn't get anything absolutely spectacularly different! (In saying that, check out this month's Bellabox (here) if you want to see spectacular!)



Naked Tan Goddess Bronze

I'm not at all a bronzing person, so this is a little bit of a disappointment at first. Although in saying that, I have actually been considering giving my legs a little bit of colour, so this could be the perfect time to try! I've heard good things about this brand before, so I'll probably give it a go!



Catwalk by Tigi Session Series Finishing Hairspray

Perfect timing, as my usual hairspray is just about the run out! I'm a fan of Tigi, anything they do is awesome, so I'm sure this will be too! It's a great little can, too, perfect for throwing in the handbag!



Pelactiv Facial Refiner Deep Cleansing Scrub

You can never go wrong in giving me a scrub! I love scrubs, and use them constantly, so this will not be ignored! This is from an Australian skin care company, which always makes it better in my opinion! Can't wait to give this a go.



Benefit They're Real Mascara

Whoa! Why the heck didn't the VIP box get this? I'm so excited to give this a go, as I've been seeing it everywhere at the moment and have been considering buying it! No need to buy it now, I'll use the sample size for a while and see how I feel after that! Excited!



Lust Have It Exfoliating Glove

I've actually never used one of these before, so I'll be interested to see how it goes! I think it was nice of them to include this, since they did include self tanner which can be harsh on the skin sometimes! 



Glasshouse Fragrances Hand Cream

I'm definitely intrigued by these, as I'd love to try something from Glasshouse! I'm not a fan of the packaging, however, as it would definitely be more than enough for one or two uses, and I'd have to leave a little sachet on my cupboard. But hey, if it's a great product, I don't mind in the slightest!



Marc Jacobs Daisy sample

This was included as a little bonus, courtesy of Marc Jacobs! I thought that was really sweet, and I'm a big fan of the Marc Jacobs scents, so this will definitely get used up quickly!



Benefit Catalogue and a Candy Cane

How cute of them to include a candy cane! I'm happy they included a Benefit catalogue, something I can keep handy! I can circle what I want and hide it under my boyfriend's pillow! (Kidding!)

So overall, I liked the December Lust Have It. Of course, it wasn't as fantastic as the Bellabox, however it had an overall better selection of products. I was pleased.

What did you think of this month's Lust Have It?


Also as this is my last post before Christmas - Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all have a fantastic day, and stay tuned for my Boxing Day haulage!


Don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY


Thursday 20 December 2012

Summer Bellobox


Last quarter, I signed my boyfriend up to the Bellobox, as my little gift to him. He enjoys getting things in the post, so this was the perfect helpful hint to get him to start taking better care of his skin! (And the rest of him!)

After the Spring Box (here), I was really impressed with the box itself and we decided to keep the subscription going! After receiving this box, I definitely do not regret our decision!



Bellobox and Bellabox

To start off with, Bellabox has decided to really branch out with the Bellobox and give them their own box! Hurray! No longer will my boyfriend be opening my Bellabox's in the hopes he's getting some goodies in the post! Now we can tell them apart! Plus the Bellobox is bigger to accommodate more products, which I think is a fabulous idea!



They have also updated their information card! I love the fact that they have made it a lot more "man friendly" as the old design was a little feminine  and may have put some men off. My boyfriend is slowly getting there in terms of using the right products that will work for him, and trying new things. A girly piece of paper might just push him backwards! So I think it's great!



So far, so good! Let's take a closer look at those products!



Swisse Hand Cream & Swisse Body Wash

I was super pleased with this! My boyfriend has rather bad skin, as I probably mentioned in the last post, so I hope this helps. I received the Swisse Hand Cream in my November Bellabox, and keep forgetting to make him use it. I'm happy now that I don't need to give it to him, and I can keep it for myself!

I did not know they even had a body wash, and this is a really great sample size, so I can't wait to see what he thinks of it.



Clinique For Men Age Defence Hydrator SPF 15

The moment he pulled it out of the box, I thought: "Oh dear, he's going to groan about the fact he got anti-aging stuff!" But instead, he studied it, looked at me and said: "Maybe I should start using this kind of stuff?" Hurray again! It's never too early to start looking out for the aging process, and that includes men!



Island Tribe Invisible Light Lotion SPF 30+

This was perfect for him! We don't have any normal sunscreen, as I use a girly one, which he won't want to use. So this is great, now he has his manly sunscreen, and I have my girly sunscreen! 



Natio for Men Energising Body Wash

I love Natio, especially their men's range, so I can't wait for him to use it! It smells lovely, and it's a great sample size! If he likes it, I'll be buying him more for Christmas!



Rose-hip Vital Cold Pressed Rose-hip Oil

Wow, I'm impressed that they included this. You can read my full review here, and although I'm not even finished the bottle yet, it'll be great to have a backup - that we can both use, of course!



OP Therapy Sea Mineral Wash in Lemongrass and Mint

I really want this for myself! I love OP Therapy, as I'd received one of their scrubs in the past, and the smells and just amazing! This one is no exception! I hope he doesn't use it, just so I can have it!



Be In Awe Nirvaata Calming Serum

This sounds interested, and it's only a small sample so it'll probably be only a one time use for him. I assume he'll use it after shaving, so I'll be interested to hear his thoughts on it!



U Skin Solutions Peppermint & Jojoba Combat & Hydrate Moisturiser

This smells delicious! He's already used it and liked it, so we may have to pick up some more for the the both of us! 



Byron Bay Detox Foot Patches

I forgot to add this in the initial photo, so apologies! This is a super interesting product. Apparently you put this on while you sleep, and detox in the process. The patches soak up any toxins through the soles of your feet. I'm not sure if I should let him have this, or if I should try it myself! I really want to know how these work, because if they do work, I'll be buying some more!

So, overall, I'm really impressed with the Summer Bellobox. Ten items altogether, which is really great value. My boyfriend was pleased with most of the items too, in fact the only one he was a bit blah over was the Detox Foot Patches - which I'm happy to use myself as it isn't solely a men's product!

What did you think of this quarter's box? Would you be interested in signing up your other half to this box? If so, do you think he would actually use his new products?

You can sign up for the Men's Quarterly Bellobox here.

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