Saturday 13 September 2014

To Me, From Me.

It's important to treat yourself once in a while, who's with me?
Recently I've been working a lot more, so not only have I had slightly more money to play around with, but I've also been a lot more tired, and feeling a little strained. Here are a few little 'pick me ups' that I've treated myself to over the past month or so.

First up, this beautiful 'One Line A Day - A Five-Year Memory Book'
Think the Timehop app in paper form. 
Each page of this book is dedicated to each day of the year, with about 5-6 lines for each year. You fill in the year at the top of each section, and write away. Come the next year, you fill out the section below, and so on. I haven't actually begun writing in this yet, but I really should start soon - I am so excited to read through it in five years time, and look at how far I will have (hopefully) come by then!
It's such a brilliant idea, and would also make a great gift. I picked this up in Waterstones, although I think I may have also spotted it in Urban Outfitters, as well as online on handpickedcollection.com, so it's pretty accessible. With beautiful gold-edged paper, it'll look lovely on your shelf as well.

Next up, a MAC eyeshadow - Shroom. As I mentioned in my recent eyeshadow post, I have far too many, but just one more won't hurt, will it??

And my usual go-to 'pick me up', a new Essie polish. This one is 'Urban Jungle', from their summer collection. I actually had this colour on my toenails for weeks - is it just me, or do some Essie polishes stay on way longer than others? This beautiful pinky-nude is opaque in just one coat, which is pretty fantastic. I'd been using my mum's Ballet Slippers prior to this, which required about 3-4 coats to reach the same colour.

 A couple of months ago I picked up a REN gift set for £23. I've absolutely loved everything that came in the set, but can't seem to find it online anymore. It featured some products from the Rosa Centifolia range, and a couple from the Vita Mineral range. Much to my surprise, the moisturiser pictured above, (Vita Mineral Daily Supplement Moisturising Cream) is actually a full-size version, and costs £19 on it's own.. which means I got all the rest for just £4, plus a super handy pouch to keep all of my skincare bits in. A bargain! 

And last of all, I finally purchased 'Roses de Chloé.' I am a huge, huge fan of the original Chloé perfume, and included it in a wishlist post not long ago, as the scent brings back a lot of memories for me. However, I had been itching to try the new rose version ever since I saw Rebecca talk about it at the beginning of the year, and oh my. What a scent. I won't say too much about this as I have a whole post coming up about it soon, but it's definitely one to go out and sniff, especially if you're a fan of rose fragrances, or love the original Chloé like I do!!

26 comments:

  1. I've heard a lot of good things about the brand REN! That memory book is such a good idea, I'm tempted to get something like that myself! It'll be so fun and interesting to see how things have changed over the years :)

    Sheri | Behind The Frames

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    1. Me too, I love their masks the most! :) And yes, it's such a lovely idea isn't it! x

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  2. I really love the line a day book idea, it's something I'd love to get myself. It's such a sweet idea and I love the fact you can look back on it and see what you did two years ago and so on, how much was the book may I ask? Was it a reasonable price? Tabitha x

    tabithacourtney.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Yes, precisely! And it's nice to have a daily reminder about previous years as well. I believe it was around the £11 mark, and for 5 years worth.. not bad! x

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  3. I brought my Auntie that memory book for her birthday. Such a cute way to remember days :)

    Sian | Siân Marie Beauty
    xo

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    1. I can see it being a popular present idea, as it lasts so long! It is indeed :) x

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  4. I have something similar to one line a day. It's called Q&A a day, and I love it. :)

    Sandra - The Puzzle of Sandra's Life

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    1. Oooh yes I've seen a few other versions as well, they're such a good alternative to a normal diary :) x

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  5. That book looks gorgeous, such a good idea! Essie Urban Jungle is certainly becoming one of my favourite nail polishes :)
    xxx Claire
    http://wwwclairabelle.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. It's such a beautiful shade, isn't it! Perfect for the transition into autumn! :) X

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  6. Ballet Slippers is one of my favourites although I do admit you need abit of patience with it. Urban Jungle sounds perfect! :)
    Amy x | A Little Boat Sailing

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    1. Very true, I went through about 1/4 of a bottle with just one go! I'm not such a huge fan of 'see-through' polishes, so Urban Jungle is the way to go! x

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  7. I have One Line A Day and filled it out religiously until I packed it away when I was clearing out my room a few weeks back. I found it again today and I'm so annoyed I've missed out on about of a month of recording my days. Also that Essie shade looks perfect, like Fiji but slightly less pink. I'll have to hunt it down x

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    1. Awwh no! That's why I'm scared to start mine, haha! But in five years time I may not have even started writing in it... hmmm!!! x

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  8. A nude polish that's opaque in a single coat?? I've been wanting one for the longest time, dear Amy...thank you for the tip!! And I've actually contemplated getting this "One Line a Day" diary for myself...as you said, how fun would it be to look back and see what I did on the same day each year?! :)

    www.StyleIsMyPudding.blogspot.com

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    1. That's alright, I hope you like it! :) and it's such a wonderful idea, I really ought to start mine though! x

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  9. I am loving all the stuff you've listed, especially the One Line a Day. I have something like it called a sentence a day where you answer a question given each day and there's a couple of lines too. Then, the next year, you answer the same question for that day below it and so on. I also love nude nail polish, perfume and MAC mascara <3. Loving your blog. I believe you have a new follower ;)

    -M
    The Life of Little Me

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    1. Ah yes I think I've seen that one around! Thank you! :) x

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  10. I'm also a big fan of treating yourself and believe it's very important for generall wellbeing!

    Morag x
    www.moadore.co.uk

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  11. I have a similar 5 year memory book it asks a question every day and you go back see what your answers were over the years! love them so much the make such thoughtful christmas gifts too xx
    LemonaidLies - Lifestyle & Beauty Blog

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    1. Yes they do, might pick up a few for some friends actually! I can't wait to get this one started! :) x

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  12. I love the idea of this journal! But knowing me I would buy it & then forget it! Oh dear. Lovely blog btw! xx

    www.roseandmuse.com
    www.roseandmusevintage.com

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    1. Hahaa, that's what I've done! I still need to get it started...!!! xx

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  13. I love the look of that Essie shade, I've been on the hunt for a pale pink, natural nail polish so will have to give this one a try! :)

    - Grace's Beauty Space xx

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    1. It's so beautiful, I often forget I own it, but I think I'll be getting a lot of use out of it in the spring as well. :) x

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