Magazine Freebies – December 2017

Hi Everyone

Magazine freebies time again – ‘December 2017’ issues this time.    As usual will include details of any freebies below and when / what free gifts are available if you are considering subscribing as well.  I will update post when I see or if there are any further magazine freebies throughout the month:

TATLER UK = £4.60– A FREE full size Nails Inc Nail Polish’ (10ml – worth approx. £11 but also available for less), a choice of 3 shades I chose ‘Victoria’ a burgundy/dark cherry colour  – there also is a red or a light taupe colour to choose from but not sure of names.  FREE 2018 Restaurant Guide is also included and in addition you can get £10 off when you spend £30 or more on full price Nails Inc products when you use the code TATLER10 until 4th December 2017 (see below).

Subscribe to Tatler for £12.00  for 12 Issues by Direct Debit and you will get LK Bennett London Gifts (worth £90); an exclusive Leather Cosmetic Bag (worth £65) and a £25 LK Bennett Gift Card  FREE with subscription  – (see photo below for details) – always usually an offer on so if this particular offer has finished just check online for other offers.

 

Harpers Bazaar = £4.60– A FREE full size Leighton Denny (12ml – worth £12), a choice of 3 shades I chose ‘Infatuation’ a dark wine colour  – there also is a red/coral or a light peach/ neutral colour to choose from but not sure of names

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Subscribe to Harper’s Bazaar for £9.99  for 6 Issues by Direct Debit and you will get a  40ml Emma Hardie Amazing Face Lift & Sculpt Firming Neck Treatment (worth £65)  FREE with subscription  – (see photo below for details) – always usually an offer on so if this particular offer has finished just check online for other offers.

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ELLE UK = £4.30– A FREE full size (75ml) Percy and Reed Perfectly Perfecting Wonder Hair Balm (worth £18) is included.

 

 

Subscribe to Elle for £9.99  for 6 Issues by Direct Debit and you will get a Divines DEDE Shampoo and Hair Mist (worth over £34)  FREE with subscription  – (see photo below for details) – always usually an offer on so if this particular offer has finished just check online for other offers.

 

As advised previously each month I will update each month’s magazine freebie post when I see additional magazine freebies or when relevant offers become available.  (once again a reminder for any new followers, that magazines always dated a month in advance i.e. you get December issues in November).

Hope this helps – any comments / queries please let me know.   If not already subscribed / following my blog would love you to follow – would mean a lot.

Thank you, take care and enjoy the remainder of the weekend.

Best Wishes Liz x

Harvey Nichols – Rewards Autumn Beauty Gift 2017 – GWP(s)

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A short post to let you know that currently Harvey Nichols have a great Gift with Purchases available – An ‘Exclusive Rewards Autumn Beauty Gift’ worth over £700 FREE when you spend over £250 on three or more beauty products (while stocks last).  Please see photo below of what is in the free goody bag and the link here for further details.  It is one of their best GPW, maybe even their best.

To claim your gift in-store, simply show your Rewards by Harvey Nichols app at a till point (when you spend over £250 on three or more products) or  if you are shopping online, just sign into the MY HN section with your app details and the gift will be added at checkout when minimum spend is met (while stocks last).

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I understand it is a high value spend as always but if there are products you need, wanted to try, or have gifts you need to get especially as Christmas not too far away – good time to get them if you can, while this beautiful free gift with purchases goodie bag is available – from past experience the free gift does not last long.

Hope you found this useful.  If you are not a follower would love you to subscribe / follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Thank you – take care.

Best Wishes Liz x

CREDIT – Insert Harveynichols.com

Review: Glossybox UK October 2017

Hi Everyone

 

I received my October Glossybox week before last but had not got a chance to go through the contents properly until now and although late wanted to let you know my thoughts as a few of my followers had asked me.    Glossybox is a  monthly beauty subscription box which costs £10.00 (plus p&p) per month and 3, 6 & 12 monthly subscriptions are also available.

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Five personalised beauty products are included each month which are normally sent wrapped in pink tissue paper with a black bow in the signature pink Glossybox but this month is one of the collector’s edition boxes – two different versions available this month; the Unicorn or the Mermaid – I received the Unicorn box – which is beautiful.  You can sign up through my referral link here  if you want and then you will get 20% off your first box when you subscribe.

Makeup Revolution Redemption Palette Mermaids VS Unicorns – Full Size £4not really a fan of Makeup Revolution eye shadows so although nice to get a full size palette and colours do look quite nice not going to use as going to give to my niece who I know will be v happy to get it;

 

Kawaii Enterprise Brush Cleansing Egg  Full Size £7.99 this is cute and you just need to pop fingers inside the ‘egg’, wet brush and add a dash of liquid soap swirl brushes over the small nodules at top to lather and then remove the foam and product build up by running bristles down the deeper grooves which is also supposed to realign the brush hairs without damaging them – I have tried a few times and does work well and useful to have but would not be rushing out to purchase again as I find the small mat I got with my beauty blender cleanser is handier and works just as well, if not better-though still nice to get another full size item;




Lord & Berry Magic Brown Perfect Eye Brow Pencil (deluxe sample) Full Size  is £14  I love lipsticks from this brand and this pencil looks the right colour for my eyebrows ‘brunette’ and is quite creamy does not ‘drag’ too much – however I am unable to try yet as only got my ‘micro blading’ done 10 days ago (intend to post a review about it shortly) and cannot use any makeup products on my brows for 14 days – however will try then and if I think it is good will do a separate review;

 

Bang Beauty Multi Purpose Cream Color in Dolce Pink (can be used as a Blusher, eyeshadow, highlighter & lip product) – Full Size £19.50 – Never heard of this brand before and this is another Full Size item so Glossybox are spoiling us this month.  I initially was a bit surprised that Glossybox included two blushes but as this can also be used a number of ways not too disappointed, although would still have prepared a different makeup item.  It has a lovely creamy consistency, is a beautiful rose gold/pink colour, does look well as a blusher and can be used on the lips and eyes but as it is not very pigmented think it is better as just a blush or highlighter – it is lovely applied on top of the Sleek blush as well.  It also feels a bit sticky when applied to the eyelids / lips but looks and feels ok just under the eyebrows.  Although a quite good natural blush and packaging is nice, I do not think it is worth £19.50 – I definitely would not purchase at this price – however still happy was included and was nice to try.

*SPOILER* November Sneak Peek – states this contour brush has incredibly soft short bristles for seamless contouring, highlighting and blending so makeup becomes a second skin.  Love trying different brushes so hopefully this one will be good.

 

In addition you can currently purchase a Limited Edition Beauty Case for £59.99 (free p&p & worth over £270), while stocks last – love the look of the reusable case although I see I already have a number of the items but as it is fantastic value I may still just have to get one (photo below).

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Look forward to any comments you may have – if you have received this month’s box would love to know what you thought.

If you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.   I intend to have more posts up tomorrow and I am also going to do an Octobers favourites post as well, it will be up tomorrow or Wednesday.

Hope you all have a fantastic week and a lovely relaxing break if you are off.

Thank you and take care.

Best Wishes Liz x

Kiehl’s ‘Recycle & Be Rewarded Scheme’

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In case you are not aware, wanted to let you know about the Kiehl’s  ‘Recycle & Be Rewarded Scheme’ – When you return empty Kiehl’s ‘full size’ containers to a Kiehl’s ‘standalone store’  you can receive complimentary ‘Free’ travel-sized products.  Just ask for  a ‘stamp’  card in store (see below), then when you return any empty Kiehl’s full size product you will get one stamp per empty product returned and when you have collected 10 stamps you can choose a free travel sized product.   States ‘deluxe samples and complimentary products can be returned for recycling as well  but do not warrant a stamp’.  You can find out more details about the recycle reward scheme here.

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I understand it may take a while to complete a stamp card but it is still a great way to be rewarded for recycling especially if you purchase a lot of Kiehl’s products already.   I got my 10th stamp at the weekend and chose the ‘New’ Crème de Corps Nourishing Dry Body Oil (75ml) – great way to try as already love their  cream in this range – will post a review when I get a chance to try properly.

 

Love to know if you have managed to get any products through this recycle reward scheme yet.  If you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Thank you – take care.

Best Wishes Liz x

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Benefit Cosmetics – FREE Mascara Sample ‘Trade In’ Offer

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Hope you all had another great weekend.

A quick post to let you know Benefitcosmetics.com/uk have another great ‘Trade In’ offer on at the moment at House of Fraser stores with a Benefit counter.

 

Currently you can get a FREE ‘Roller Last Mascara’ (3.0g deluxe sample) to try when you take any old full size mascara, from any brand, to a benefit counter at House of Fraser.   The sales assistant will just take your mascara from you and in return with give you your free sample (generous sample size – photo below).   I think this offer is due to end on 29th October 2017, or while stocks last  so the quicker you can get into your nearest House of Fraser Benefit counter the more chance the sample will still be available – great way to try products from the Benefit Cosmetics range.

 

Hope this helps – love to know if you have already got your ‘FREE’ sample to try or when you do.

Thank you for looking  and look forward to any comments you may have – if you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.  Will have more posts up later today and during the week.

Take care – Hope you all have a great week.

Best wishes Liz x

Review: Birchbox October 2017

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I received my ‘Feeling Good’ October 2017 Birchbox last week.    In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Birchbox is working with the charity CoppaFeel this month – do love the design of the box this month.

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Birchbox is a monthly subscription box which costs £12.95 (inclusive of p&p) per month and 3, 6 & 12 monthly subscriptions are also available.  Usually five personalised beauty treats are included each month.

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This month every subscriber either received a ModelCo Treat subscribers were / are able to choose either a contour stick or a mascara, a Balance Me Pure Skin Face Wash  and a Birchbox Exclusive  Anatomicals Grap Your Melons Shower Gel.   A product  / beauty information booklet, a code for £10 off a £50 spend (see below) and the following three products were also included in my box:

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Anatomicals ‘boob tube grab your melons’ shower gel in Bomb Shell (50ml- FULL SIZE RRP £1.50)  – have received a number of Anatomicals products before in beauty boxes and although have used them, have not been that impressed that have went on to purchase any of them – however this shower gel does smell refreshing and a shower gel is always useful and handy size as well for travelling;

Nuxe 48hr Moisturising Cream for Normal Skin   (Sample Size – 15ml) – Full Size is 50ml RRP £26 – a number of Nuxe products in beauty boxes recently – this cream does feel lovely on skin and has a citrus fragrance, sinks into skin really quickly and skin does feel soft after using but need to use for a longer period of time to give a full review – my favourite product from the Nuxe range is the Nuxe Multi Huile Prodigieuse OR Multi-Usage Dry Oil Shimmer;

 *SPOILER* November Sneak Peek – states that next month’s selection of beauty treats have been handpicked from the Vogue 100 Beauty Hall of Fame – chosen by Vogue Beauty Editors past and present


Although this months box was not my favourite box and I was slightly disappointed, it still was good value for money.  However I have been thinking of unsubscribing as have not been overly excited about a number of recent boxes and have so many products to use up (the August box was the best for me recently), but because of next months theme and high expectations for the Christmas box I am going to wait till after the December box to make up my mind whether to unsubscribe or not.

 

If you are thinking of  subscribing to Birchbox UK – you can get £5 off your first box -(box is normally £10 +£2.95 shipping – you will get for £5 +£2.95 shipping) by clicking  link here and then copy and paste code at checkout to get your discount.    You can also get a free  rose gold Spectrum Collections brush when you order your October Birchbox  (*photo below),  just add the code MARBLE at checkout to get free gift.4d9df0899b944772b9233cf428a53013

Look forward to any comments you may have – if you have received this month’s box would love to know what you thought.

If you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.

Thank you – enjoy the remainder of the weekend – more posts will be up later today /tomorrow.

Best Wishes Liz x

* Credit Insert Photo Spectrum Brush – Birchbox.co.uk

Review: Benefit Boi-ing Airbrush Concealer & Offer

Hi Everyone

Hope you had a great weekend – although doesn’t Sunday night come around v quickly again.

I had intended to do a short review on the Benefit Boi-ing Airbrush Concealer v soon but  there is currently an offer on where you can get the opportunity to try it for yourself for ‘FREE’, prior to purchasing so decided to post now instead, more on this great offer later but now to the concealer itself.

The Benefit Boi-ing Airbrush Concealer is a sheer to medium coverage concealer and full size is £17.50 for 5g.  It comes in a jar with a dusky pink screw on top with silver tone bottom and is available in the following 3 shades:

  • Shade No. 1 – Light;
  • Shade No. 2 – Light-Medium; and
  • Shade No. 3 – Medium.

I purchased the Full Size in No 1 – light previously (photo below of deluxe sample size) and when you first see the shade initially, does not look as light as you would expect but I find it blends really well.

It has a lovely creamy consistency which I find applies with  a creamy powder finish.  I find it is better applied with your fingers under the eyes, on blemishes as this way product is warmed and blends easier does not leave any ‘harsh’ lines.  Initially it has a sheer coverage but it is buildable and with a few light applications it does make blemishes less noticeable.

Although states  it is  ‘“real-life retouch” This soft-focus, lightweight concealer covers imperfections with a flawless finish that’s virtually undetectable’  I do not totally agree with these claims as stated above although concealer is buildable you need to work at it  to make imperfections/blemishes less noticeable.

Photo of one application over freckle on arm:

Photo below of few applications over freckle by patting on with fingertip – hardly noticeable:

I prefer personally to apply over either my Collection or Sephora creamy concealers under the eyes to cover ‘darkness’ as find they work well together as when I apply the airbrush concealer under the eye alone it does settle a bit in fine lines but another way round this is to mix with a little eye cream and this helps to avoid this happening.  However I do find this concealer is so handy for ‘touch ups’ throughout the day, if needed.

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I definitely would recommend trying this concealer for yourself but as I have combination skin not sure how well would work on drier skin – however at the moment there is the perfect way to try for yourself prior to purchasing if you live near a House of Fraser store with a Benefit counter.

 

Currently you can get a FREE Boi-ing Airbrush Concealer (1.6g deluxe sample) to try when you take any old concealer from any brand to a benefit counter at House of Fraser.    Sales assistant will just take your concealer from you and in return with give you your free sample (will last ages – see photo of it below).   I think this offer is due to end on 15th October 2017, or while stocks last  so the quicker you can get into your nearest House of Fraser Benefit counter the more chance the sample will still be available (if this offer finished they may have a sample slip in a ‘card’ you could try).

Hope this helps – love to hear if you have tried this concealer already or already got your ‘FREE’ sample to try.

Thank you for looking  and look forward to any comments you may have – if you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.  Will have more posts up later in the week.

Take care – Hope you all have a great week.

Best wishes Liz x

Credit:  Insert Benefitcosmetics.com/uk

 

 

Magazine Freebies – November 2017

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Time for another monthly freebies – ‘November 2017’ issues this time.    As usual will include details of any freebies below and when / what free gifts are available if you are considering subscribing as well.  I will update post when I see or if there are any further magazine freebies throughout the month:

MARIE CLAIRE = £3.99– A Free Rituals ‘The Ritual of Ayurveda Balancing Body Cream’ (70ml – worth £6), Mixa Body Lotion sample sachet & 3 fragrance sample cards inside magazineIn addition there is also a coupon inside magazine for a FREE Full Size Shower Foam (worth £8.50) when you take it into a Rituals store and sign up to their mailing list or by signing up on http://www.rituals.com/marieclaire, however you would need to pay postage this way.  (more details below)

 

 

There does not appear to be a free gift with subscription offer on at the moment but there are regular free gift offers on so remember to keep checking online for any new offers if you are thinking of subscribing.

BRIDES= £4.99 November/December Edition – FREE ESPA £20 Card (no Minimum Spend) and additional books in pack.

 

Subscribe to BRIDES for £14  for 3 Issues by Direct Debit and you will get a free St Tropez Body Tan and Mitt (worth £18.50)  with subscription  – (see photo below for details) – always usually an offer on so if this particular offer has finished just check online for other offers.

 

Good Housekeeping= £4.40 – Slightly different as FREE product does not come in magazine need to complete coupon inside magazine, take it into your nearest store and you will get a FREE 8ml L’Occitane Precious Cream (worth £9), while stocks last.

 

Subscribe to Good Housekeeping for £9.99  for 6 Issues by Direct Debit and you will get a free Baylis & Harding Home Fragrance Set (worth over £25)  with subscription  – (see photo below for details) – always usually an offer on so if this particular offer has finished just check online for other offers.

 

Included  the ELLE ‘October 2017’ Free Gift again below as still available – November issue not due out until mid to late October 2017.

ELLE = £4.30– Free Benefit They’re Real Double The Lip Lipstick & Liner in One – 0.75g  (deluxe size sample worth £10.50) – choice of three colours available – I got Revved-Up Red – delighted as free gift was included with my subscription copy this month as well which does not often happen with magazine subscription copies.  Also had a free Chanel Gabrielle fragrance sample and L’Oreal Shampoo Sachet inside subscription copy but none in the store copy.

Subscribe to Elle for £9.99  for 6 Issues by Direct Debit and you will get a free La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Moisturiser and Dermo-Cleanser (worth £30)  with the subscription  – (see photo below for details) – always usually an offer on so if this particular offer has finished just check online for other offers.

As advised previously each month I will update each month’s magazine freebie post when I see additional magazine freebies or when relevant offers become available.  (once again a reminder for any new followers, that magazines always dated a month in advance i.e. you get the November issue in October).

Hope this helps – any comments / queries please let me know.   If not already subscribed / following my blog would love you to follow – would mean a lot.

Thank you and take care.

Best Wishes Liz x

Debenhams Beauty Club – ‘New’ Monthly Rewards/Treats

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I have mentioned before that another great way to get further offers / rewards when you shop is making sure you sign up to dedicated stores incentive/rewards schemes, clubs.   One such ‘club’, reward scheme is the Debenhams Beauty Club.

Although I was happy with the additional benefits I had received previously through signing up / using my Debenhams Beauty Club card i.e. additional points to spend through Bonus Points Events, free Benefit brow wax in my birthday month etc., recently Debenhams have made further changes ‘to improve our experience’– please see some of the changes below and via link here for full details of the rewards scheme/benefits.

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However the main change I was most excited about was the monthly Exclusive Beauty Samples – this new ‘perk’ was due to start end of September 2017 – to be notified via our emailed monthly beauty club statement.    I was not completely sure how this was going to work but was over the moon when I checked my statement and seen the following offer at the bottom of it:

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Could not believe how good the first offer was – Four FREE Kat Von D deluxe samples; Saint & Sinner Eau de Parfum Sprays 4.5ml each, Tattoo Liner in Trooper Black 0.2ml & k-dub Long Lasting Lipstick 3ml, just by showing your Debenhams Beauty Club card at the fragrance check out, at your local Debenhams.    I was v lucky and got mine but know they were going quickly so if you have not got a chance to collect your ‘FREE TREATS‘ yet need to be v quick, as samples will be given out on a first come, first served basis and this offer started on Friday 29th September.

 

Hope you all get yours and also make sure you keep an eye out on next month’s beauty club statement to see what new treats we can claim.

Loving this new monthly ‘perk’ and so, so impressed with the samples we got this month.  This is a lovely treat each month to look forward to, like getting a small monthly beauty bag but at no additional cost.

If you are not already signed up to the Debenhams Beauty Club definitely worth checking out and signing up as no additional cost just additional benefits for yourself when you purchase and now monthly treats as well.

Love to know if you managed to get your monthly ‘treats’ yet or let me know if you do – are you as impressed as me with the new ‘enhancements’.

Thank you – take care and enjoy the rest of the weekend.  If you are not already a follower would love you to follow my blog too – would mean a lot.  I will have more posts up later today or tomorrow.

Best Wishes Liz x

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YOU Beauty Advent Calendar 2017

Hi Everyone

Just wanted to let you know the 2017 YOU Beauty Advent Calendar is now available to purchase on the Latest In Beauty Site for £60 – contains 24 beauty products and brand offers which are worth over £230 – please see link here for full details (you can also pre-order via MailShop.co.uk as well). 

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Inside the Calendar you will find the following products:

  • Makeup Revolution, Pro Looks Palette Stripped and Bare, 13g
  • Ciaté, Travel Size Wonderwand Gel Kohl Liner, 0.8g
  • Browcote, Waterproof Brow Sealer, 4ml
  • Look Good Feel Better, Angled Blending Brush, Full size
  • Nip+Fab, Travel Palette Light/ Medium, 12g
  • Leighton Denny Expert Nails, Nail Polish in Vixen, 12ml
  • Kitsch, Diamond Metal Bobby Pins, 3 per pack
  • Charles Worthington, Moisture Seal Takeaway Shampoo and Conditioner, 2x75ml
  • Oribe, Dry Texturizing Spray, 37ml
  • Moroccanoil, Intense Hydrating Mask, 75ml;
  • bareMinerals®, SKINLONGEVITY™ Vital Power Infusion, 7.5ml
  • Rodial, Dragon and Blood Eye Mask, 5ml 1 mask
  • Dr.Organic, Snail Gel Eye Serum,15ml
  • Gatineau, Gentle Silk Cleanser, 50ml
  • SportFX, Makeup Setting Mist, 30ml
  • Sukin, Hydrating Mist Toner Spray, 50ml
  • The Organic Pharmacy, Lip and Eye Cream, 10ml
  • REN Skincare, Keep Young and; Beautiful Instant Firming Beauty Shot, 10ml
  • MONUSKIN Professional Skincare, Illuminating Primer SPF15, 30ml
  • Skinfix, Hand Repair Cream, 30ml
  • ESPA, Restorative Body Oil and 15 Gift Card, 15ml
  • Janina, Ultra White Activated Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste, 10ml
  • This Works™, Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, 5ml
  • The White Company, Cassis Mini Home Spray, 15ml.

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The YOU Beauty Advent Calendar is always great value and this years is no different.   I have got all the previous years and have given them as gifts as well and everyone has loved them.  Although I am not overly excited with this years products mainly because I already have a number of the items and there is not enough makeup items for me personally still thinking about getting as gifts as know they would be gratefully received.

Also remember to claim your cashback on any Latest In Beauty orders – via my link here, (thank you in advance if you do) if you are not already signed up for cashback  or if you would like to see more details on ‘cashback’ please see my earlier post here.

Hope you found this useful – welcome any comments you may have.  Are you thinking about getting as a treat for yourself or as a gift?

If you are not a follower would love you to subscribe / follow my blog too would mean a lot.

Thank you – take care and hope you all have a great weekend.

Best Wishes Liz x

Insert photos – Credits LatestinBeauty.com and mailshop.co.uk