TOBI (free shipping to UK + 50% off your first order!)

TOBI is nothing new if you're from America but I know for a fact they're not so well known in the UK. I came across TOBI about a year ago and was very jealous that I couldn't buy such lovely clothes, but recently I went on the website just to have a browse and was pleasantly surprised to find out that they now not only ship to the UK, but it is free! I picked out some of my favourite pieces from the website..

Featured:
x- Navy See You Later Skater Dress £33 £22
x- Dot Angeles Bustier Top £17 £8
x- Single Eye-shadow in Fantasy £6
x- Single Eye-shadow in Charcoal £6
x- Carlita Crop Top £29
x- Anna Darling Kimono £29
x- Mink Pink Floral Frenzy Crop Top £31
x- Black My Go To Top £28
x- White Cut Out Crop Top £34

The best thing is you can comment directly on the website with any questions you may have and every post actually gets a reply from one of their admin. 

I definitely recommend you go and check this website out!

Mothers Day Gift Ideas/ Inspiration.

Mother's Day is just around the corner... and I'm still recovering from splashing the cash for Valentines Day! Although I'm not the biggest fan of these socially manufactured days... I do love a good reason to treat my mother to a very nice gift. Here's a variety of ideas for Mothers Day gifts that aren't just you're ordinary chocolates, flowers or wine! :) 

Spa Day/Weekend 

Treat you're mother to a lovely getaway for the day of even the weekend to you're nearest Spa. This might take a good bit of organisation but will definitely be worth it when you're getting a relaxing and much deserved massage! Go even further and invite your Grandma along as well for a ladies day away! Check out spabreaks.com to find some amazing deals for a spa near you!

Bath+Body Mini Hamper

Put together you're very own Bath and Body Hamper filled with you're mam's favourite products. I recommend Soap & Glory's Sugar Crush Range which is available at the drug store and since its 3 for 2 at Superdrug at the moment you could grab the body wash, scrub and body butter all for under £20. Visit soapandglory.com to view more of their products.

Fragrance

Perfume is always a good gift choice when it comes to females! I recommend Elie Saab Le Parfum L'Eau Couture Eau De Toilette Gift Set 50ml £47.00 from feelunique.com. It's more of a sophisticated scent and bottle design, making it perfect for mothers day! 

Nail Varnish Set

Nails inc. Nude Colour Collection is a great Nail Polish set for mothers! It consists of four nudes, but they're not just your normal skin coloured nudes so may add a bit of colour to your mothers nails when she's not wanting bright nails. This set is available at feelunique.com for £25.00... not the cheapest but a great present for a mother that loves doing her nails!

Beauty Gift Set

For the beauty loving mother.. The Pro Hygiene Collection Try Me Kit £35.00 from feelunique.com looks like a great kit to try out, especially if you're mother likes using hand gels/ sanitizers and uses make up brushes.

Candles

If you're on the look for a nice gift but cant exactly afford to spend £40 on a diptyque or Jo Malone candle I recommend Yankee Candles as the next best thing! For £9.95 you can get a really lovely sized and smelling candle. Check out yankeecandle.co.uk to see the range. From my experience candles are one of the best presents to give for mothers day as they are generally on the cheaper end of ideas and something that my mum absolutely loves, as they make a room feel really cosy and homey! 

Bags & Purses
Another lovely gift idea is a new handbag.. you can never have enough handbags! I particularly like this White Mini Structured Tote Bag from River Island for £30.00. Not a bad price for such a smart bag..

Personalised Picture Frame

Last but definitely not least is the option of picking up a cheap picture frame from somewhere like Poundland or B&M Bargains (they honestly do have some lovely ones) and printing out one of you're favourite pictures of you and you're mum to put in it. This is something that is so simple, yet beautiful to receive and shows a lot of love and thought. Sometimes the best presents don't have to cost a fortune!

Houghton Hall Garden Centre.

Today I thought I would share with you a little visit I made to literally the most magical and beautiful garden centre, that is Houghton Hall. Its right out in the countryside of North West England so if you're not from around here you'll never have heard of it.. until now that is!  The reason I like it is they not only have the gorgeous flowers, they have some lovely home décor and beauty accessories too. What made it even better was the fact that it felt like the first real day of spring when the sun actually shone and I finally got to switch my big parka coat for a little denim jacket.. It felt amazing! These are just are few shots I took just on my iphone... it was a day too good not to share!

Oscars 2014 Fashion: Best Dressed.

So I'm really late at putting this up but I thought better late than never right!? Now I know I'm no fashion expert but some fashion choices were erm... questionable... as always!. The majority of dresses seemed to either consist of too much material causing their dress to be unflattering.. (look up Angelina Jolie or Julia Roberts) however, it was these five stars that caught me eye!

BEST DRESSED:

3                                                               1                                                                   5                                                            4                                                           2
Photographs: Jason Merritt/Getty Images and  Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

1. Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita- wearing prada- looks like a real life Disney princess! I absolutely love this baby blue colour and on her petite figure.. it is truly stunning. By far my favourite look from the Oscars as I had not expected a dress like this after Lupita's striking look at the Golden Globe Awards! 

 2. Jennifer Lawrence

Well what d'ya know... Jennifer Lawrence manages to still look stunning falling over on the red carpet.. again.. I think she's making it her 'thing'. She still managed to be a serious favourite look of mine from the Oscars this year in Dior because of that amazing, bright orange colour and the straight columned shape.

3. Amy Adams

plain, simple, beautiful...  effective and sophisticated. That's what I think when I look at the photographs of Amy Adams. There's nothing crazy going on.. no mad colours/ patterns or shapes. It fits her body perfectly and the navy colour complements her complexion and hair!  What more could you want at an event like the Oscars!?

4. Kate Hudson

I really wasn't sure whether I was impressed by Kate Hudson or not. I don't think I would like this dress at any other event or award show... Its definitely not for any normal Saturday night out to town obviously.. but for the Oscars I think it worked and she channelled old Hollywood glamour perfectly with the colour and I love the love neckline.

5. Calista Flockhart

Now this surprised me! I've never heard of Calista Flockhart however, I do recognise her face. I absolutely love this dress, especially on her! I think the shape and detailing is flawless and she looks so elegant. She might not be pushing any fashion boundaries but to me this is flawless. 

Do you agree with my top picks from the Oscars? I'd love to know what you thought of the Oscars fashion this year! 

Sephora Wishlist: Now shipping to UK!

Good news! Sephora is now shipping the UK!

Yep as of now, us English have access the wonderful cosmetic store that is Sephora! Originally beginning in Paris, France Sephora has spread its business over to the USA since 1998 and yet has never graced us with its presence in the UK... and who knows if it ever will? The fact that they now ship to the UK is a great opportunity for those that lust after Sephora's products- however for those who simply want to 'try out' a product it isn't looking exactly cost effective... I fit into this category... because of the high postage and tax costs. So I guess I'll just have to settle for a wishlist of my 6 most wanted products from the website and hopefully one day I'll be able to visit a Sephora store in person.

1.  SEPHORA COLLECTION Color Hit Nail Polish 75 Blackjack - Sparkling Black $5.00

     I absolutely love this colour by Sephora. I can imagine it looking very sophisticated on a night out with a plain dress. Its something a little different than you basic one dimensional colours which can a lot! --- *It is important to realise that Sephora are not able to ship nail products as they can become hazardous when shaken or when exposed to temperature or pressure changes.* 

2.  AMIKA 4P Interchangeable Barrel Curler Set $175.00

     I've seen a lot of good reviews of this Interchangeable curler set. The fact that you get four different sized barrels for one tool means that you can create whatever kind of curl that you desire, without having to own 4 different curlers/curling wands. 

3.  DIOR Airflash CC Primer - Radiance Booster Color Correcting Primer $49.00

   The thought of owning anything DIOR makes me tingle. As I've gotten older, and my interest of beauty stronger, the ability to restrain myself from luxurious brands like this is deteriorating. Its what we work for right?! I really like the idea of a spray on primer.. speedy application and I'm hoping it would spray evenly onto the face.

4.  LAURA MERCIER Perfection Lip Trio $38.00 

     Three easy products to throw in your make-up bag to create the perfect bold red lip? Yes please!

5.  JOSIE MARAN Bohemian Waves Argan Hair Mist Texture Volume & Moisture $22.00

     Josie Maran has received quite a bit of attention lately and a product that I am very interested in trying is her Argan Hair Mist. It's advertised to add texture, volume and moisture to your hair.. What more do you want? If this were to actually work it would quickly become a must have to my hair care routine. I am feeling the need to look for it elsewhere in the UK immediately after writing this blog post!

6.  SEPHORA COLLECTION Purifying Brush Shampoo $7.00 

     Brush Cleansers are normally quite pricey.. I currently use MAC's brush cleanser but I think a shampoo formula would get right into the centre of the brushes and clean them more thoroughly. And $7.00 is not a bad price to pay for having clean brushes!

Let me know what you think about Sephora now shipping to the UK? 

Will you be ordering anything?