tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32241176760808996972024-02-18T19:45:01.839-08:00Claire Maeclairemaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07983018841451107744noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224117676080899697.post-13439781764145283212016-02-27T08:02:00.000-08:002016-02-27T08:03:32.813-08:00How to Travel Across the World on Your Own<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I started my real travel addiction when i took myself to the otherside of the world on my, at first i did find myself in LA and think, what the heck have i done!? But soon after it was one of the best ways to boost your confidence. I started solo travelling by joining tour groups which i've found are the best way to meet people when your new to this! I'm no means an expert, but i've done this so many times now i feel like i can share my knowledge and hopefully it will help you plan your adventure.</div>
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Figure out where you want to go in the world and there will be a tour group company to take you there. Most of them are aimed at solo travellers so won't charge you any extra to travel alone, a lot of them are also aimed at your age group so you will be with like minded people for example 18-35's.<br />
I've travelled many times with <a href="http://www.trekamerica.co.uk/" target="_blank">TrekAmerica </a>who run tours across North America, Canada and South America. Also look into <a href="https://www.gadventures.co.uk/?phonecode=UK_PPC_1&gclid=CMm1opaTlssCFWLnwgodrMQBHQ" target="_blank">G adventures </a>who run tours across Asia, Oceania.<br />
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I will do a post on finding cheap flights I'm pretty good at that! But keep your eye on flight prices they fluctuate so much so it might be worth waiting it out before snapping up your seat. Use comparison websites such as <a href="https://www.kayak.co.uk/flights" target="_blank">Kayak</a>, <a href="http://www.skyscanner.net/" target="_blank">Sky Scanner</a> and <a href="http://hopper./">Hopper.</a><br />
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Accommodation, if you've booked a tour this will be taken care of during the trip but you may need to find pre and post tour accommodation, id recommend the night before you stay in the hotel the tour departs from, they often leave early so saves any stress on the morning trying to find it also a lot of your tour buddies will be here aswell and you may meet before the tour. Quite often many tours with the same company may leave from the same hotel so there will always been like minded people to chat to. Here's a tip they offer accommodation the night before and after with the tour company and often you can choose a twin room in which you will be paired with someone of the same sex who will also be going or coming back from a tour. If you fancy your own room rather than doing this don't feel obliged to purchase through the tour group. Again use comparison websites to find a cheaper price and cut out the commission made through the tour group. This has always worked well for me and I've got my own room cheaper than sharing.<br />
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Most tours depart from major cities such as L.A or New York but don't actually take you there, it's just where you meet and leave from. Id always recommend booking some night before and perhaps after time, you may want to even carry on travelling. If your unsure of exploring cities on your own I'd recommend you book into a hostel. This way you may share a dorm with others and make friends to go and explore, if you don't want to do this many hostels offer private rooms. This way you can still take advantage of what the hostel has to offer, many provide daily activities which are often free such as walking tours and bar crawls. I've stayed in some really nice hostels and some well not so much! But if you do your research and read up on them you should find some really good places a lot of them may even offer free breakfast. Check out <a href="https://www.hihostels.com/" target="_blank">HI International </a><br />
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Quite often than not when travelling alone I've always found someone to talk to right from the check in! If your alone then similar people will often chat to you, you may notice someone who looks similar to you, alone and armed with a backpack. Yes they will perhaps be doing a tour too! I've found people on my tour and other times on a similar tour. This is great then you have a friend to find your accommodation with or spend some days exploring the location when you land. This has helped me find negotiating Los Angeles a lot easier!!<br />
Now the airport on the other side. Landing in somewhere like lax can be pretty scary alone! Do your research and plan ahead how your going to find your accommodation. My advise when travelling alone is to always be clued up and plan so you don't look like such an easy target wondering around lost. You can be lost but just act like your in the know! Many airport hotels will have free shuttle services outside the airport just tip them for helping you with your bags. Other than that the cheapest way of getting into the city is to use public transport so research your route in advance. I often print out maps or have a app downloaded on my phone. For example Newark airport NYC will be cost of a train ticket straight into penn station for less than $10. Or Miami airport to south beach cost me less than $5 using the bus. Much cheaper than a taxi. There is also coach services such as super shuttle that do hotel drops so plan and book in advance.<br />
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I hope that helps and perhaps gives you a bit of confidence to take the plunge! I started my first solo trip in my first year at university when i was about 21 but i wish i could have started sooner!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I had a Sunday off work, its pretty miserable outside so i made these yummy cupcakes, there chocolate with a gooey chocolate filling and topped with a orange butter cream.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The colour of the buttercream wasn't quite what i hoped, its a little more peach than orange, however it tastes pretty good, i also wanted to get my hands on some plastic spiders to put on top of each one.. didn't manage to find any of those and it looks like greggs the bakers have got that idea anyway!</span><br />
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I made a chocolate sponge mix, added a spoonful to each case and the squished in a chocolate lindor truffle! topped with a little more mixture then baked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When cooled, i made a buttercream with orange zest, squeeze of orange juice and a bit of colouring</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Turn on the oven to 200c. In a bowl mix the sugar, flour, butter and eggs. I beat mine up with a electric hand whisk, when together i added the chocolate. Get your cupcake cases ready on your baking tray.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I added a spoonful to each case, i then added the chocolate truffle to the centre of each one, then added a little more cake mixture on top to cover it. Bake the cupcakes for around 15 min.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now for the buttercream topping, i don't have the scientific measurements! I generally just keep adding whats needed until it looks right! Generally you need alot more icing sugar than butter. So if you start buy adding a few big spoonfuls of butter, pour in your icing sugar and keep whisking until it looks right! I grated in some orange zest, then i squeezed the orange juice aswell which orange food colouring. I apologise for the rough recipe!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When you cakes are cooled you can pipe your frosting on top, add some kind of halloween decoration on top and there good to eat!</span></div>
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I recently went to a local farm shop and picked up some baking apples with the intention of making this yummy crumble; i also intended to go for a walk and pick some blackberries that seem to be everywhere at the minute. this part didn't happen instead i bought some frozen berries from the supermarket.. not quite the same but it would have been a good idea right?</div>
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This is the easiest bake ever, apple and berries with a sweet oatey crumble. Sorry i didn't get a cooked picture, i ate that.</div>
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Peel & Core your apples, cut them into chunky pieces and add to pan with a little bit of apple juice (if you don't have that water works too), Your frozen berries and the sugar. Let stew for a while until starting to get soft.</div>
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<br />clairemaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07983018841451107744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224117676080899697.post-35502024602737153052013-09-14T11:29:00.000-07:002013-09-14T11:29:36.642-07:00NUXE; Reve de Miel Cleansing Gel Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wanted to share with you my absolute favourite cleanser right now; the NUXE reve de miel cleansing gel. First of all this stuff smells amazing! Just smells so indulgent which makes it feel like a real treat to use.</div>
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I use this product AM/PM, i also use it to remove my makeup. A couple of pumps and it melts into my face, then i remove with water & a flannel. Its great a starting to breakdown removing my make up, although a second cleanse is needed to remove all of it.</div>
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Nuxe is a brand fairly new to me, i've tried a few of their products recently and the Reve de Miel line is something i've really been enjoying. I will be be re purchasing again!</div>
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<br />clairemaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07983018841451107744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224117676080899697.post-91252966259173156232013-08-17T04:22:00.000-07:002013-08-17T04:22:44.488-07:00Sheffield Victoria Secret Opening<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
On Tuesday the new VS finally opened at Meadowhall near Sheffield. I've been waiting ages to get my hands on some fragrances and PINK goodies! So heres what i picked up;</div>
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Two of the opening gifts including spending £60 and over to receive a tote. which i got and its sparkling and pink! And another gift was this sweet dog, i wanted so much! You got this free with a purchase from PINK. (I managed to get two as the security alarms went off on me as something was still tagged, the nice security man threw in another dog!)<br />
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I purchased this hoodie from PINK, its so soft and cuddley! There were lots of things in the PINK section i wanted, although a little expensive.. I will be back! I also picked up some scents, i got 3 for £24 which i got 2 mango temptation and a coconut passion which smells of vanilla, they had some loverly gift sets too.<br />
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<br />clairemaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07983018841451107744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224117676080899697.post-49555835643106551342013-08-09T03:10:00.001-07:002013-08-09T03:10:42.512-07:00July FavourtiesI thought i'd better post this before it was time for August favourites and i've already got a few of those!<br />
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This month i've had a new few buys.</div>
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I've been looking at buying the Laura Mercier silk creme foundation for a while, but its rather expensive. After been given a sample to try out and following a guest at working commenting my make up was 'amazing' (She was pretty over the top anyway but i still took the complement). I splurged and bought it, my colour is soft ivory.</div>
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Next i picked up Glamour magazine only because they had Balance Me freebies with them, I got the body wash which i love, it has such a fresh smell of limes and juniper. I would consider buying this, i've never been disappointed by a Balance Me product yet.</div>
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There are 2 new moisturisers i've been loving, one is the Origins GinZing. I've wanted this for a while after its release as i love the ginzing eye cream and vitazing moisturiser. This one does not disappoint, it smells like orange creams and its truly a great moisturiser to wake up my face to!</div>
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Next is the L'Occtaine precious cream. I've been using this on an night, i got it free in Harpers Bazar magazine. Its so thick and rich its perfect to nourish on a night.</div>
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Lastley is a new blush. I've been on the hunt for a cream blush for a while, and most of them are cream to powder which i don't like, i picked up this Maybeline Dream Touch blush, not something i would usually be drawn to, and again the colour is a coral/peach colour not something i'd usually pick! But i really love it! I've been using it with a real techniques buffing brush and makes a refreshing change to my usual make up!</div>
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I was reading through my blog list and found <a href="http://bbalm.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">BeautyBalms</a> post on her Nuxe summer sale goodies she had got, <a href="https://uk.nuxe.com/" target="_blank">Nuxe</a> are offering 40% off all items on their website, plus an extra 10% if you are a new customer. Amazing, i'd wanted to try Nuxe for a while (well the reve de miel lip balm!). Also, you got a 3 samples and a beauty kit including 3 travel size items plus i got to pick a travel sized item out of a choice all for free! Pretty good deal. I spent around £30 and paid £18.00 including free delivery.</span><br />
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Since moving in my first home i wasn't sold on the bathroom.. it's very small i had pictured having being able to have drawers to keep all my shower/bath goodies but no.<br />
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This is the colour theme of my bathroom, this bath mat is from primark and came with matching towels.<br />
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Around the sink i've got a few soaps from lush - One is porridge and the i'm not sure but smells just like snow fairy.<br />
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On the window ledge i keep some spare soaps in this trinket glass container, all soaps from Lush again. On the other side i have a Neom diffuser, so sad this is getting low this scent is in real luxury.<br />
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I have this 3 tier cupcake stand which i use to keep flannels, extra cleansers, masks and bath foam/oil.<br />
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My section of the bath, i use this suction metal holder to keep things i need at reach.<br />
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At the end of the bath i have these 3 pink candles i got from Ikea, very cute.<br />
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I have a few from REN which i got in the normal skincare set on their website - the<b> REN Rosa Cleansing Gel</b> -I would't purchase this again it didn't appear to be 'gel' like it was pretty runny and didn't really foam up bit of a shame the scent was nice. The other REN product is the<b> Frankincense Night Cream</b> - this was a nice rich cream and i really enjoyed using it the scent was quite strong though which might not be to everyones preference.</div>
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Next i used up the <b>Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream</b> - this had a lavenderish smell to it and felt quite</div>
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The <b>Clarins beauty flash balm</b> has been one of my favourite products i've used up, i've been using it as a primer over the top of my moisturiser i never tried it as a mask as clarins do suggest however i love the texture and smell of this product it just feels so refreshing! I'm going to repurchase this again, just after i finnish using the Elemis flash balm (which i really don't think compares)</div>
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For facemask i've used up the <b>Soap & Glory Scrub Your Nose</b> In It mask. This works as both exfoliater and mask with a fruit acid formula. This is a green clay mask so looks really pretty on.. but its nice to wear the mask in the bath then exfoliate it off, something i'd consider using again.</div>
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Last on skincare is the <b>Origins Vitazing moisturiser</b> which i have reviewed <a href="http://clairemae.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/faking-awake.html" target="_blank">here</a> i used this up quite a while ago but forgot to include it, this is something i'd repurchase (Just after i try the new Origins zing moisturiser ) i love the sheer tint it leaves behind make my skin feel awake and glowy. </div>
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Onto make up, i've used up the new <b>Revlon Nearly Naked</b> foundation which i have reviewed <a href="http://clairemae.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/revlon-nearly-naked-foundation.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I'm surprised how quickly i used this i guess thats one difference in paying more for high end foundation it seems to last longer. However i would repurchase this again, maybe the shade lighter next time. I also used up the Burts Bees lip gloss is puker berry, it doesn't look used up but i really can't get anymore out!</div>
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Haircare i used up the <b>Bastiste dry shampoo</b>, i also use a dry shampoo now inbetween washes and this one was my favourtie as it was the version for brunettes so didn't leave a white powder behind.</div>
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Deodorant i used the Nivea pure invisible, it is what it is and was effective...! </div>
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Bath & shower wise i finally finished the <b>LUSH Snow fairy</b> shower gel - i only got it a christmas time! i love this smell so much and will be stocking up again at christmas. Also the <b>Burts Bees radiance</b> body wash, this is a creamy shower gel with tiny beads in t to help exfoliate - i wouldn't say they were all that effective.</div>
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<br />clairemaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07983018841451107744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224117676080899697.post-79534640605394307812013-07-12T10:30:00.001-07:002013-07-12T10:30:47.505-07:00Latest Beauty & Yummy FreebiesHappy Weekend everyone! Who doesn't like a freebie? heres some of the latest things i found you can claim all for free!<br />
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Click above for the free shampoo sample!<br />
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So heres something different to cupcakes or beauty, Lastnight i made these turkey burgers and they were surprisingly really tasty, and cheap to make, turkey mince doesn't cost much. These burgers have a slight thai style to them and i sautéed some new potatoes with bacon to go on the side, alternatively they would go with a salad instead.</div>
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First i chopped up some spring onion and chilli put into a bowl with an egg yolk.</div>
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Next i added the turkey mince - this picture was never destined to look appetising i don't think mince has that option.... I added some thai spices including ginger, lemon and chilli powder. I combined all these together then made some burger patties. I got around 3 from a small packet of mince.</div>
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As for the side dish i slice some new potatoes and part boiled them until soft. I then sautéed them with bacon and pepper.<br />
I must admit as for the burger bun i could have used one more attractive, i think these would look good even in a bagel. Here i toasted some 'warburtons thins' added cheese and sweet chilli. Yummy.<br />
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clairemaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07983018841451107744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224117676080899697.post-80426598941158966532013-07-06T05:29:00.001-07:002013-07-06T05:29:24.029-07:00Summer Favourites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello Summer! It seems this week we have a bit of sunshine here, and that makes Clairemae feel rather happy. I must admit i'm not one for going out and catching the rays and trying to get some colour - infact my skin gets pretty irritated by the sun (perhaps because it doesn't know how to react!) I'm quite indoorsy so i do cheat a little so i don't quite look as grey when i do go out. But overall theres something about the sun that makes me feel all happy, being able to go for walks, picnics.<br />
Heres a few things i've been using this week.<br />
First with the fake.. on a night i've been using a bit of Dove's summer glow. This is a gradual tanning moisturiser which adds a little bit of healthy colour which doesn't look fake or orange. Next the St Tropez perfect legs fake tan, now i've only used this a few times and i have seemed to manage an ok job of it! My legs are so white as they just never see daylight outside without a pair of tights hiding them, still with a little bit of tan i'm hiding them a little as there not my most attractive body part... but every little helps.<br />
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On the face i've nearly used up this sample of Elemis flash balm, despite its strange smell this is a refreshing cream i've used on top of my moisturiser as a primer to help keep my make up in place - a must for hot days. The Avene Eau Thermal has been kept in my hand bag for cooling down or refreshing my make up. Sometimes with the air con my face feels really dry and make up cakey, this is great for refreshing my makeup again.</div>
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Finally my favourite is the Caudalie Divine Oil. I love love the scent of this! I use this oil all over my body, sometimes in my hair and i've also heard it can be used in the bath? I shall be trying this! Shame it goes down so quick, but its something i will be repurchasing.</div>
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It was nice to spend some time back with my mum and my doggy (who i miss too much now i've moved out).<br />
On my birthday we went into York. this seems to be some sort of tradition since i was pretty little to visit York on my birthday even though we don't live too far away. As i'm a bit of a lover of cake.. we decided to have breakfast at Bettys tearooms. If you haven't heard of them they are a traditional tearoom based in Yorkshire, its a big hit with the tourists, famous for its afternoon tea.<br />
Heres a few pictures, featured in Instagram as i didn't take a camera along.<br />
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In York i ended up finding another Michael Kors bag, i wouldn't have even considered buying it but it was on sale and i was encouraged, Oh dear, but its rather loverly. After that i felt pretty spent up! </div>
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The rest of the week i had ago at 'geocaching' if you've never heard of it i really encourage you to give it ago! We had ago at our first cache at a hall near us, sadly we couldn't find it and i felt defeated. The next day we had ago at another one, and success my mum found it hanging from a tree while i was looking in the completely wrong place, defiantly going to give these ago its such a nice way to spend some time outdoors.</div>
clairemaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07983018841451107744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224117676080899697.post-80333995332230501752013-06-28T08:19:00.000-07:002013-06-28T08:19:09.968-07:00The Sample Pot<br />
I seem to have collected alot of product samples lately and instead of filing up my drawers of them i thought this would be a nice way to display them. I keep this jar in my spare room which had become my dressing room so it looks very well fit. I though this also a nice idea if you have a guest room, something for you visitors to dip into and treat themselves or incase they forgot to bring something.<br />
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The jar itself was pretty cheap I think around £5ish from Wilkinsons. Think this would be great for the bathroom too, i'm sure i could fill up a whole other jar of bath/soaps!<br />
Heres some of the samples i'm hoarding;<br />
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I picked up this new Elemis Flash Balm sample in Red magazine. (purley bought the magazine for the sample..! £2 in Tesco). As my Clarins beauty flash balm is on its way out, i'm hoping this is going to prove an alternative for my primer. This can be used as a moisturiser primer or a radiance boost. It has a bit of a odd smell i can't yet work out, but leaves a shimmery finnish on the face.<br />
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Now this is something, the Weleda Skin Food. I received in a Birchbox this is the thickest and most nourishing cream i have had hold of, I first used this on my face when it needed a little pick me up, but i have discovered the best place i've used this is on my tired feet (Yuk i know) But i have smothered my feet in this stuff before putting on some comfy slipper socks. It works!<br />
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I moved out a month ago today, i was luckly enough to 'claim' the spare bedroom as my own personal wardrobe, and until yesterday i pretty much declare it finished. </div>
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My other half built me a wardrobe, dressing table and drawers to comprise the sheer amount of stuff i didn't realise i had. I bought a 9 drawer unit for my make up/bath/hair/skincare thinking i would have spare drawers left over. wrong. I've packed it full.</div>
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Excuse my face..This is the first type of these posts i've done before! I'm keeping it simple as i'm not at work today but still inbetween baking i'm heading out to the shops to buy some more furniture for my home.<br />
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For foundation i'm wearing the Revlon Nearly Naked in shell applied with my BeautyBlender works so well with this foundation it lets me keep light covering. With the BeautyBlender i can get a more natural finish where as with a brush i can't get it quite as good without leaving brush strokes.<br />
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I used Collection2000's conclealer again using the nibbed end of the BeautyBlender ( didnt photograph this as mine is looking a little worse for wear), this is such a cheap and good coverage concealer although i do need to get the lighter shade. To highlight i've used MAC Mineralise in soft & gentle, i really do love this highlighter its got to be my favourite and it seems to be lasting forever.. My brows i used the HD brow kit (one of the best things i recieved in a GlossyBox! finished off by setting them with MAC brown set.<br />
On the eyes i've just used a pallete from MUA ( the Urban Decay Naked dupe one).<br />
& To finish (missed of the picture) on the lips i'm wearing Revlon balm stain in Cherish and Burts Bees lip gloss.<br />
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I've always wanted to give REN skincare ago, but i was put off by the higher price tag and been worried if i'd actually get on with it. One product i really wanted to try was the Radiance Renewal Mask.<br />
So a very nice boyfriend took some hints and bought me this little kit a while back, Its a great price and includes 4 mini samples for you to try. (They do different kits of other skin types too). Now i've been using the kit as a whole over the last few weeks so i can really get a feel of products.<br />
The two winners of this kit includes the renewal mask (smells of oranges..ahh yummy) and the Frankincense night cream, both amazing and i would consider buying the full size in future.<br />
The one that let me down is the Rosa cleansing gel. Maybe its me but i'm not a fan of rosey smells for my face and i don't think my skin like them either (I had to stop using the Welda rose night cream as it didnt agree). But i've used cleansing 'gels' before and the REN one is just well very watery and not gel like at all so it really doesn't feel like its doing a whole lot of anything.<br />
The last product is the Vita-Mineral day cream, for me this is just OK, i get along with it fine but i dont think its rich enough for my skin. I don't suffer from dry skin at all but even this just sinks straight in and feels like i need a bit more.<br />
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If your wanting to give REN ago without splurging too much these kits are perfect. I found a few favourites myself. Plus ordering online i got a few samples too. (finding even more favourites!)<br />
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As per previous post i've been sorting things out recently, i'm all moved in my new home and today finally got the internet back. I've got a few posts lined up and i will do a little post on my new home. (I've got a whole room dedicated to my wardrobe and new dressing table.. oh my)</div>
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So heres the giveway winner! Not so many entries, i've put them all in a hat (well cat hat..) If you entered via blog lovin' also then you have two entries in the hat.</div>
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And the winner is..! Mattie. Congratulations I have contacted you via the twitter you left to arrange your prize to be posted.</div>
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I've not posted much at all recently, infact a few weeks... At the moment i'm sorting things out and with moving home my lifes a little upside down at the minute. I can't actually believe how much stuff i've accumulated over 5 drawers rammed full of beauty stuff.. (wheres it going to go!?) </div>
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P.S My giveaway is still open until the end of the month if you want to enter!<br />
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clairemaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07983018841451107744noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224117676080899697.post-83459821072147717612013-04-06T14:50:00.002-07:002013-04-06T14:50:43.720-07:00Empties #4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I didn't realise how big of a collection of empty products i was building up, i does feel nice to bin them all! I have quite a selection to share starting with shower/bath products i have a couple from Lush (of course!)</div>
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<b>Lush Ponche Shower Gel</b> - I've raved about this in a few blog posts, i don't need to mention again how awesome it is. but how sad i am its not empty and i can no longer buy it. boooo</div>
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<b>Lush Ro's Argan</b> - This is loverly, if your not aware what this is then its a body conditioner, this a conditioner for your hair but to use on your skin, I tend to shower and smother by body in this then rinse it off. It saves moistorising afterwards!</div>
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<b>Burts Bees Radiance Shower Gel</b> - I've had about 3 bottles of this stuff all from the Burts Bees grab bags. Its an exfoliating body wash its really creamy but with little beans inside - honestly i didn't find it very exfoliating at all but it did work nicley as a shower gel.</div>
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<b>Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo -</b> Since purchasing the travel size for my holiday last year i had to get the full size, its really affordable and goes well with argan hair oils i've been using afterwards.</div>
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I have a few for skincare!</div>
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I've really loved <b>Caudalie Grape Spray</b> - Similar to the beauty elixir spray but scentless, this has provided me as a nice evening refreshment to my bedtime beauty. I'm sad its run out, so i'll probs stock up soon.</div>
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<b>Caudalie Cleansing Water -</b> I've been using this to remove make up with and cleanse, its so gentle and doesnt have a fragrance which is really nice, i'd buy this again.</div>
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<b>The Body Shop Vitamin E Serum - </b>I bought this as i've tried the vitamin E range before and i quite like the day moisturiser. However the serum just didn't seem to do anything for me at all deeming it pretty pointless.</div>
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<b>REN Micro Polish Cleanser -</b> This cleanser reminds me of my Elemis Melting Gel - its an orange gel like that smells of oranges, really loverly and i wouldnt mind owning this full size.</div>
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<b>REN Detox Mask </b>- Again another comparison to Dr Jarts detox mask, this is a clay like mask i didn't really get much out of this sample to give it a real review.</div>
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This month i'm finally moving into my own home with my other half. I'm really looking forward to decorating with sweet things, so these are a few ideas. I've been pining for a vintage white dressing table for ages and i'm going to get one, and what better way to finish a home with some Neom home scenting?<br />
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clairemaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07983018841451107744noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224117676080899697.post-32332253095863294152013-03-22T06:30:00.000-07:002013-03-22T06:30:03.731-07:00Burts Bees Grab Bag & Giveaway !Last year Burts Bees where doing £20 mystery 'grab bags' which i picked up and mention in this post <a href="http://clairemae.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/those-bees-do-good.html" target="_blank">here</a> I was introduced to some fantastic Burts Bees products and they have now remained one of my firm favourites, so when they advertised the grab bags this year i was sure to get another one.<br />
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Sadly it did disappoint yes i've got some great products here but i wished i got more things i'd actually use - to me when i think of Burts Bees i think of one of there main products being the honey and beeswax moisturizers, sadly i didn't get any body creams. Its still a good deal and i got over the value of the £20 i paid, heres what i did get. The picks of the bunch where the Hand Salve and the Bath Salts (both over £20 anyway!)<br />
I already gave away a few products hence there not in the pics.<br />
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Super Glossy Lip Shine in Pucker Berry<br />
Lip Balm with Pomegranate<br />
Lip Balm Original<br />
Lip Balm with Sun Protect<br />
Large Hand Salve <i>(amazing!)</i><br />
2x Lemon cuticle butter<br />
Naturally Ageless Hand Cream<br />
Radiance Exfoliating Body Wash (travel size)<br />
Radiance Eye Cream (sample size)<br />
Sensitive Day Cream (sample size)<br />
Bath Salts<i> (heavenly!)</i><br />
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I've decided to give away two products i do enjoy using at the moment one of the lip balms and the lemon cuticle butter in one gift pack.<br />
Please just <b>1. Follow my blog by the GFC on my side bar and 2. Comment below letting me know you've entered with your email, blog or twitter</b> so you can be contacted. <b>If you'd like an extra entry then follow my blog on<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3735782/claire-mae?claim=yvxe924v5yy" target="_blank"> bloglovin here</a> too.</b> Easy, One winner will by picked on the 30th April 2013. This give away is only open to Uk residents i'm afraid.<br />
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<br />clairemaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07983018841451107744noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224117676080899697.post-59809687970655523292013-03-17T04:39:00.000-07:002013-03-17T04:44:19.405-07:00Where Else to Find MeAs i've read over and over again Google are making some changes including getting rid of the reader. Now i'm not sure if this includes the GFC? I personally read all my favourite blogs through the blogger interface so i'm not sure if this will make a difference to that. To be prepared i'm connected to a few other blogger websites where you can follow me. The most popular seems to be BlogLovin personally i don't like the interface of this as much and i prefer to read blogs using HelloCotton. Regardless i'm on both, and i'm going to start adding all the blogs i read now onto these also.<br />
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