Winter Boots Lookbook

Hello everyone!

I filmed this video in last week's snow, and it just so happens that it's snowed again today! I decided to create a mini lookbook, after a few requests for shorter videos and more lookbooks! I really hope that you enjoy it, and don't forget to subscribe so that you don't miss my new video on Sunday which will be my January Favourites!

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p.s The Timberland and Doc Marten boots are brilliant in the snow as the grips on them are really good!

My new ring.

I'd never really heard of The Great Frog until I saw a couple of bloggers wearing their rings a few months ago. I had a look at their website and absolutely loved their designs. I've been thinking about adding to my ring collection for a while now, but haven't found anything that I really loved. I've now got quite a long wish list for The Great Frog, as I'm super pleased with my first purchase. 

After debating for weeks on which ring to get, I finally went for the Ghost Warrior ring. All the jewellery is hand made from 925 silver and is really high quality, which also means that they aren't cheap. Saying that, they're much more affordable than some other jewellery, and to be honest, I'd rather have a few pieces of jewellery that I really love, than several lower quality pieces. 

I used the Great Frog's online ring sizer, as I don't live anywhere near London, (LA or New York) although I do plan on visiting their shop next time I am in London. My ring is the perfect size for me, but I love that they offer a free resize if it doesn't fit you. They also have a massive range of ring sizes available.

As for the ring, it's really comfortable to wear. I was worried it might be a little heavy, but it isn't too heavy (but not too light that it doesn't feel substantial, if you get me?)

The jewellery isn't for everyone, but I'm so in love with my new ring, and am already thinking about what to save up for next! 

A little note about the service too. Their packaging is lovely, and if the ring is in stock they post it next day before 1pm, which is really good, as let's face it, once you've ordered something, you want it now!! 

If you want to know more about my jewellery, I have another post coming on Saturday of my most worn jewellery. I'm also thinking of putting together a Great Frog wish list, so let me know if you'd be interested in that! 

Hope you're all having a lovely day! x

Breakfast at Benedict's

I had a bit of a change today, and went out for breakfast with friends at Benedict's of Whalley. It's a little cafe, restaurant and deli in a little place called Whalley, which is sort of a half way meeting place for me and our friends. I know that for most of you, it won't be anywhere near you, but I've been thinking about doing some more lifestyle posts, so I thought it was a good place to start. The other thing is, is that I took these photos with my iPhone, (so they aren't my usual quality) as that was what I had with me! 

We had a lovely catchup over lattes and breakfast. I had the porridge with honey which was absolutely delicious. All of the food is made from good (good quality, and good for you) ingredients, and they have lots of healthy options. I think next time I go, I might try out their lunch menu, as everything looked really nice! 

Do let me know if you'd like to see more lifestyle posts in the future! And also, I still haven't decided whether to move to blogger or not, and am currently double posting everything on here and wordpress, so please let me know which platform you prefer! 

Hope you all have a lovely weekend, I'll have a brand new YouTube video up tomorrow morning, so I hope that you'll enjoy that too! xx

Red Carpet Manicure Tutorial

I picked up the Red Carpet Manicure kit from Sallys during their Black Friday sale, but it ended up on back order, and I didn't get it until towards the end of December. I've tried it out twice now, and filmed this video the second time. My polish has just actually chipped today (I've had it on exactly three weeks) so it's incredibly long lasting!

The video isn't sponsored or anything, I just thought that some of you might be interested in it!

As always, please give the video a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel if you haven't done already!



Also, if you missed my TK Maxx haul video, I'll pop that below too!

Hope you're all having a great week so far!

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January Birchbox

As January is the month of new year's resolutions, with the majority of them being health and fitness relate, Birchbox this month have teamed up with Women's health magazine, and this month's box is all health themes!

Of course, if you've been here for a while, you'll already know I love Birchbox. But if you're new (hey! so pleased to have you!) you might not already know this. This month has a great selection of products, including a Stila lip glaze, which is a product I already love, but thankfully didn't already have this particular shade! It also contains a Heal Gel, which is a fantastic little healing balm. I had a really sore abscess on my face over the weekend (tmi I know), but this gel really helped to soothe and heal it, so I'm already really impressed with that. It also contains Caudalie Vinoperfect serum, which I've tried before and really liked, Philip Kingsley Body building conditioner, which I'm excited to try, Activbod cooling finish body lotion, which I think I'll be using in summer, when hopefully I'll have time to get back to the gym, and a sample of matcha powder, which I've always wanted to try. I really want to get into eating a bit healthier, so am going to look for some smoothie recipes or something to use this in.

The box also came with a pilates band, which is useful for at home workouts, which I will probably test out when I'm not either working, blogging or exhausted!

Overall, I'm really impressed with this month's box, and it's a great theme for January, so well done Birchbox, another great month.

You can get the products here, or click the banner below.

In other good news, my wifi is back, which means that my blogging schedule is unaffected! yayy! :) x  

*This post is not sponsored but may contain Affiliate links.

Mini Lookbook | Nelly&Noopy

Hey!

Here's my new video, it's a lookbook video featuring some items from my recent hauls! I really hope you enjoy it, it took me ages to film!

I will be doing more lookbooks so do let me know your thoughts!

I'm currently without internet at home, so am in the uni library this morning blogging and uploading! Please forgive me if the schedule is slightly off and I'm not on social media as much, I'm hoping I'll have my internet back on monday!

Hope you all have an amazing weekend guys!

New blog post tomorrow, and new video on Sunday so please subscribe to my channel and follow my blog so that you don't miss them! xx

The Origins Wonder duo

If you've been watching my YouTube channel, it's probably no surprise that these two origins products have made their way into a blog post. I've used them in multiple videos, each time raving about how much I love them. I've also been recommending them on the beauty chats on twitter, so if you follow me there, chances are you've heard me mention these!

So what's so good about them? I'll start with the Origins Ginzing eye cream. This is a little gem, and I use it in the mornings to wake up tired eyes. I have to get up early monday - friday, which is definitely not one of my favourite things to do, and I usually have some form of puffy eyes or dark circles! This eye cream somehow manages to get rid of all that, and leaves my under eye area feeling moisturised and awake. The other thing I love is that it makes the perfect base for concealer. As it's so hydrating, the concealer applies beautifully, and I get a finish which makes my skin look healthy and radiant. It is expensive, but I know that I'll just have to repurchase it when this one runs out!

Onto the Origins Vitazing moisturiser, this is a tinted moisturiser, which isn't something I've used much of. I find a lot of moisturisers can leave my skin looking and feeling greasy, and making my foundation loose about half of its longevity. This moisturiser doesn't have any effect on that, and just leaves my skin with the perfect healthy glow, and a great base for foundation or BB cream. I've used it every single day since I got it, and am so obsessed with it now! Again, it's not cheap, but I know that I'll definitely be repurchasing it, as I haven't found anything this good!

Another thing to mention perhaps is that I have sensitive  combination skin, with both oily and dry patches, and neither of these products have caused any skin irritations or break outs.

Thumbs up from me!
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