September 18, 2015

The Body Shop Mango Body Butter Review

The Body Shop £14 (*Gift - Thank you Jess <3 ^^)

You may have seen this featured in my SHOWER SHELFie - Shower Confidential~ I'll tell you a little story behind this gift. ^^ Jess got me mango specifically because this one time, she persuaded me to do an all-nighter revision session with her. She was hungry at the time (as alwaysss); searching through my kitchen there were mangos and flour. 11pm night time, I traveled all the way to her accommodation to bring her a mango and flour (to make pancakes). No pancakes were made, barely any revision was done and we ended up at a party lmao. A gift for the memories of our retarded friendship. xD

Enough rambling, time for the review!~ ^^

Packaging and Product:

The butter comes in a leak proof container with 200ml of product. The Mango Body Butter is formulated for very dry skin. It has a fresh exotic mango scent that is to die for! The scent is wonderful and invigorating~ Mango lovers are bound to adore this, it smells that nice, you will be tempted to eat it. :')

As for the product itself, it has a very thick texture and is quite heavy but absorbs into the skin quickly. I don't recommend this during summer or for those that live in humid countries due to the heaviness. It can feel greasy if you apply too much. However, it effectively provides the 24 hour hydration that it claims. The butter melts into your skin, intensely moisturising and nourishing it, leaving it feeling smooth. Definitely recommend for my dry skin friends. ^.<

Results:

I really enjoy using this butter, a lovely treat and luxury for your body~ It works effectively, moisturises really well and has a killer fragrance! I 100% recommend this (NOT IN SUMMER though!). Definitely a reach for product during winter. The fragrance will bring you some tropical vibes incase you're reminiscing them sunny vacations.

Rating: 8.5/10

Have you tried any of the well known Body Shop butters? ^^

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September 15, 2015

NewDress Online Store Review and Haul

NewDress sent me some lovely items to review and share my experience with you guys~ Thank you New Dress. <3

What is NewDress?

NewDress is an online fashion retailer that sells an array of fashion products, 100 new items are added daily. Very similar to Dresslink, which you may have seen on my blog before~

Shipping:

NewDress are currently offering free shipping, all orders come with a tracking number too. QwQ (Yassss, who doesn't love free shipping! I find it really annoying when shipping cost half the price of the order or more than the actual order itself waaahhhdjfkjsnd ;___;) The free shipping will sadly end soon (17th Sept) T__T". The shipping method I used was China Post, which takes 10 to 25 business days to arrive. I placed my order 4th August and received it on the 26th of August, it arrived within the time fame.

What Did I Order?

I ordered 5 items~ each was individually packaged.

1) Mickey Hands Crop Top

The first item I picked out was this badass Mickey mouse hands crop top. I LOVE THIS TOP SO MUCH! I personally find it a bit short, so I paired it with a harness to make it even more badass and to distract people from the skin exposure. (*the harness is not part of the top) It fits very well and is exactly the same as what the image shows.

2) Asymmetric Bodycon Dress in White

This bodycon dress was in my NewDress Wistlist~ I decided to get this first to review as it seemed to be many people's favourite item from the wishlist. ^^ The dress fits nicely and defines your body figure really well. It definitely needs a belt to accentuate the waist line otherwise it may look a bit off and plain. I adore this dress, absolute stunner for clubbing. The downside of this dress is that the material is very sheer and thin, meaning that your undies will show. To solve this problem I wore a white tank top and white safety shorts under.

3) Black & White Stripped Romper 

 

How cute is this romper?! I love how it brings back summer vibes with it's fun and bold zig zag pattern. I love the crochet detailing, adds such a cute touch! The quality of the romper is really good, it's double layered so you don't have to worry about your underwear exposing. The back is backless btw. The shorts section is really flow-ey and flares out. Love it, no complaints~ ^^

4) Geometry 3/4 Sleeve Loose Knitted Sweater Dress 

Yeah... you can definitely see a noticeable difference between the "dress" that the model is wearing and my one. I was looking forward to this item as I thought it would of been a nice Autumn piece, however the sweater "dress" is a lot shorter than the model's. It's an oversized sweater rather than dress. Which I am quite disappointed about. It looks similar to the model's but its not exactly the same. (trying not to be harsh but i'm a transparent blunt person, so I must say... it looks like mine has been shrunk in the washer.)

Sweater wise - it's not bad. The material is thick and very warming. Luckily my mother likes this sweater, so I will be giving this to her since I am unlikely to reach for it.

5) Over The Knee High Sheer Socks in Wine Red

Last item~ The socks are made with silk blend, rather than cotton. It's soooo soft and feel like thick tights. I chose to get a red wine colour, instead if your typical black. Excited to pair these socks with some autumn outfits~

Would I order from NewDress again?

Most likely since the price is inexpensive, the quality is good and theres a huge variety to chose from. But I will be more picky with the items I pick out next time (sorrryyy staying away from the knits next time) to avoid it being a little short. Otherwise quite happy with my order (thank you NewDress again for sending me these lovely items ^.^)

That it for my review and haul~ ^^ Have you shopped from NewDress before or got a recent haul? Share it with me~ :')

*This post is sponsored by: NewDress

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September 13, 2015

We Gon Tear Down The Club~

 

The cold isn't going to stop me from clubbing or partying~ Switching over to sleeved dresses and blazers I go. How alluring is this dress?! Simple yet sexy; absolute killer for clubbing. Evening parties too if you like. It defines your body nicely and shows off your figure, I wore an elastic belt on top to accentuate the waist line further. A gold belt would have stunning and glam-ed up the dress (I still need to invest in one xD.) It does make my legs appear thicker, which i'm not too fond of. Loving the small asymmetric detail, I am a sucker for anything that has an irregular hem. I recall MissGuided having loads of asymmetric skirts wah, will need to get some!

Outfit Details:

Dress: NewDress (sponsored*)

Belt: eBay 

Kept this post short, as a long one (like realllyyyyyy long) is on the way~ ^^

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September 10, 2015

Zig Zagging My Way To Happiness~

"The path to your dreams is rarely liner. You gotta zig zag your way to happiness." - Karen Salmansohn

Playing a bit of dress of up~ Something slightly new for me but I think it looks quite nice~ ^.^ Let me tell you something, it's not actually a dress haha. It's a romper, layered with a leather skirt on top, betcha would of never guessed that. xD The zig zag pattern is so fun and attention grabbing. My favourite part of this outfit has to be the crochet detailing, adds an elegantly touch and helps to soften the boldness of the zig zags. This outfit is chic and is quite formal, so it would be lovely for evening dinner or parties.

Outfit Details:

Romper: NewDress 

Skirt: Miss Guided 

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September 09, 2015

Bicelle HYDRA B5 Hydra GEL Serum Review

Bicelle HK$750 (£61.76 /$96.77) for 60ml

Bicelle products are raved highly by Hong Kong bloggers so I decided to give the HYDRA B5 Gel serum a try while I was there~

Product Description:

The serum's technology is quite intriguing and unique; "Tri-Hydra Triangle Medical System" targets 3 skin major concerns to keep skin moist and ensures it lasts.

1. Hydra - (rehydration) it contains sodium hyaluronate (25% hyaluronic acid) and vitamin B5, which holds up to 1000x it's weight in water allowing it to combine with water and penetrate the skin to keep it hydrated. 
2. Antioxidant - green tea extracts and centella to neutralize free radicals and antioxidant repair to repair skin tissues, enhancing the skin's natural moisture barrier to increase the skin's water holding capacity.
3. Regeneration - peptides to promote cell growth and regeneration, this helps to delay skin ageing, enhance absorption and helps skin to lock in moisture for smooth skin.

Product:

The gel comes in a glass bottle with a manual pump; hygienic and easy to control the desired amount. The texture is slightly thicker than water and has no scent. It absorbs rapidly like your skin is drinking up the moisture.

Usage and Results:

To use the product your face must be damp or you can mix 3 - 4 drops with a little water. I wasn't aware of this the first time I used it and found the results to be not so good (basically sh***tttt). I apply it on a damp face and found it helped to absorb in moisture much better. After using this for a while, my skin is definitely more hydrated and smooth. It took some time before results started to kicked in.

Overall:

I personally think the product is overhyped and not to mention hella overpriced. It does provide my skin more moisture and makes it slightly smoother. Not a bad product but doesn't give impressive results either. Light, gentle and does not cause any irritaion, great for people with sensitive skin. I can't comment on it delaying skin aging or reducing fine lines as I don't have any. The serum is definitely overpriced, i've seen some places sell it for HK$1,300 (£107.67 / $167.74)! The price is a downside to some and would prevent people from purchasing it. Personally, I don't mind spending extra on skincare however my bottle smashed! Dx Had to quickly transfer it to another bottle. Rippp money and product leaked. Be careful with the product!

Rating: 6/10

Have you guys tried any Bicelle products? ^^

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