LUSH Haul Review: Big Blue

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As promised from my previous LUSH post, over the next couple of months, I will be sharing a number of reviews with you based on the treats I was given at the VIP blogging event. Most of you should be aware that I am a HUGE fan of everything in LUSH and have never been disappointed with my purchases, so apologies in advance if I get way too carried away, (which is definitely likely!)

1) Big Blue


I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to create this little beauty of a bath bomb for myself at the LUSH VIP blogging event and was even more excited to use in my bath, so it wasn't surprising that Big Blue was the first to be unwrapped from my goodie bag! I've always been a huge fan of freshly scented blue baths, as opposed to earthy orange/red baths, so instantly that was a bonus...

As as avid lover of LUSH bath products, I was surprised myself when I realised this was the first bath bomb I'd purchased to have a filling in the middle! Perfect for a relaxing evening after a productive day or simply to wake you up with a refreshing morning buzz - this bath bomb definitely lives up to it's name! It smells heavenly as it gently fizzes in the bath tub - dispersing tiny bits of seaweed made to soften the hot water in your bath tub! However, I found this released far more seaweed than I anticipated and it often felt uncomfortable when reacting to any sudden movement. Despite this fact, the kelp is 100% worth it - bursting with vitamins and minerals, which help to regulate your metabolism.

Having said that, I found the product most overwhelming and embraced the refreshing scent and gorgeous teal colour of the bath. As a result, my skin was ever so smooth after using this beauty and I felt completely smooth and seriously moisturised. 

Reasonably priced at: £3.35
Rating: 8/10

Bye for now! Xxx

OCTOBER ROUNDUP...

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It's safe to say that this month has been an extremely busy one for me - starting with birthday celebrations, followed by a whole range of events! Half term was soon approaching us, which meant catch-up time with all of my friends and family. As the weather turns colder and the evenings are drawing to a close, home bound I will soon become, but I took the opportunity this month to embrace the last of sunshine!

(left to right)  LUSH Bath/ Drinks at the Pub/ Cosy Night in with a Candle/ Morning Chills with the Boyfriend/ Trip to London/ 18th Birthday Celebrations/ Evening at the Boyfriend's/ Ice-skating/ Trip to Nevermind the Buzzcocks

Bye for now! Xxx

LUSH Cosmetics Bluewater VIP Event - 17/08/14

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Apologies for taking so long to write this post, but I've just been super busy with a whole bunch of things for the past few weeks, that I have barely had any time for myself! 

I'm sure you all know, after reading my many blog posts and watching my YouTube channel that I have a huge obsession with the shop LUSH - known for their amazing 'fresh handmade' bath products. As an avid blogger, I jumped at the opportunity when I was informed of an announcement on their social media page. So you can imagine how excited I was to finally be selected to take part in the first ever Bloggers Event in Bluewater at LUSH. Infact, we were all looking forward to it, especially the staff, who were eager to meet us and hold their first event!

WARNING: we were encouraged to take as many pictures as possible during the event, so this may become a picture heavy post!

I was lucky enough to be accompanied by one of my friends, who's post can be found here! We were treated to some refreshing cocktails to welcome us into the event, along with a tray of tropical fruits, which tasted sensational. 

As an icebreaker, the staff encouraged us to mingle together, allowing us to discuss blogging styles, before introducing us to the agenda, sharing with us some secrets about the tasty drinks we'd been given on our arrival. The previous evening, we were sent a sneak peek video hinting at the hands-on activities we were getting involved in, which started the hype! I was thrilled when the ingredients were set in-front of us, ready for bath bomb making - the smells overwhelmed us all, filling the shop with sensational scents. This was what I had been excited for the previous evening, so I couldn't wait to get my hands stuck in! It was a great experience and my bath bomb turned out amazing!

We were introduced to the new range of sunblock products, which smelt incredible! The girls briefly talked about each one, offering us tips and a demonstration on how to use them. We were then given the opportunity to take turns massaging the products into our friend's arm. This was a fun task, which left our arms feeling smooth and protected from the sun. Not only had I walked into the event dazzled by the scents of LUSH, but I left smelling of it too!

We were lucky enough after this fun-filled event, to be handed a free goodie bag on the way out, full of a whole range of products from the LUSH store - my favourite being the Grass shower gel. This product has such a strong, autumnal scent - perfect for these couple of months. I love how it feels on the skin and I would strongly recommend it!

Finally, for all my avid followers, you should know how hard it is for me to walk away from the store without any purchases. So. in addition to all of my other lovely free samples, I also treated myself to 'The Godmother' soap - a sweet, smelling, heavenly LUSH soap! 

If you would like to see what we got up to, you can find a link to my video here:

Over the next couple of months, I will be updating my blog with a bunch of reviews on these products so make sure you keep your eyes pealed. So if you're a blogger and live local then keep looking out for the next one - I would totally recommend it! 

Disclaimer: all pictures and footage for the vlog were taken by myself. However, I am not part of the company and am not helping promote it, just simply showing you clips of the event.

LUSH HAUL Review: Marshmallow Moment

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For those that don't know me personally, I am possibly the biggest fan of  LUSH - my absolute dream shop to work in! The staff are so friendly and I can't get enough of the vast array of handmade products! I spend literally hours smelling them over and over, until my nose is satisfied! It's often difficult to keep me away and it's becoming a danger to my bank, I can never walk out empty handed! Over these past couple of months, I have gathered together a collection of LUSH products including a few of my favourites and some new products, which looked too cute to leave on the shelf! As a result of this, I decided to post a series of posts, reviewing these products, over the course of the year...

1) Marshmallow Moment

This little beauty was first released in stores for the start of February, alongside the Valentines collection! As a regular shopper in LUSH, I was quick to notice a new appearance in store and immediately picked this up! Made from the marshmallow herb, this pink cupcake-shaped bath bomb fizzes beautifully, producing a creamy fluid of soothing cocoa butter and almond oil. The creamy film of bubbles left floating on the water creates a lovely moisturizing effect, which leaves your skin feeling silky smooth and smelling amazing! A sweet smelling product, not too overwhelming, just right to sink yourself into...

I am pleasantly surprised by this and found it relaxed me completely! It doesn't just have to be used in the bath. If you fancy a quick shower, a tiny bit of this mixed with water works just as well and has the same effects! Definitely recommended for those of you who love Rock-star and Snow-fairy. I loved how it made my skin feel afterwards and I will definitely be purchasing this again - multiple times! 

Reasonably priced at £3.95 - nice and affordable
Rating: 10/10

Happy bathing! Xxx