Touched By Nature - Relaxing Rose Bath Souffle

I forgot to take a picture of this lovely little bath product before I used it but you can find it here. I bought three of these fabulous looking bath souffles from Touched By Nature last week and this is the first one I tried. To be honest I was a bit apprehensive because most bath bombs that I've tried that are not from Lush have fizzed away with barely any smell and definitely haven't had any beneficial effect on my skin. I was pleasantly surprised. This little souffle fizzed away, releasing a gorgeous powdery rose fragrance and turned the water an extremely girly pale pink. It even had little petals in and was a really girly Sunday afternoon treat! The smell was just as strong, if not stronger, as Lush bath products and the Shea Butter made the water soft and silky. I could feel the benefits of the Shea Butter softening my skin as soon as I got out of the bath!

I used Lush's Ring Of Roses Buttercream and Joy Of Jelly Shower Jelly to wash with and then used a liberal amount of Bare Naked Lady Dusting Powder when I got out of the bath. The whole experience made me feel relaxed, refreshed and very girly! At £1.50 each those Bath Souffles are an actual bargain and are better than other bath bombs I've tried that costed twice as much. They come in a variety of fragrances so make sure you check them out on the Touched By Nature Facebook page!

Billiesue

wednesday wants

Yep it's that time of the week again! Here are the things I wish I could have:

1) Illusion Aztec Nail Polish - £4 from Accessorize

I very nearly bought this yesterday but decided not to after all the nail varnish bargains I got on Monday. The colour is amazing and is multi-tonal so looks very different. The only problem with this one was that the lid is actually larger than the bottle! I expected the bottle to be slightly bigger for the price which may be what put me off. However, the beautiful colour more than makes up for that. Get yours from your local superdrug or online here.





2) Teal Blue Nail Varnish - £1.50 from ELF

I got an email from ELF the other day telling me about their four new nail varnish colours and this is the one that caught my eye. I adore the colour and hope it's not limited edition because I might need some new eyeliners soon and maybe then I can justify a spare £1.50.. if you can justify it sooner you can get it here.






3) China Glaze Crackle Glaze Nail Polish in Lightning Bolt - £8.95 from Amazon

I know.. nail varnish again. I'm totally addicted at the moment. One of my favourites is the Barry M crackle polish and I think that this white version would make a great addition to my collection. Especially for the summer! Get yours here.







4) 50s Dress Big Polka Dot Halterneck Dress - £22.99 from Dresses Tiger Milly

Look at this beautiful dress. I wouldn't even have a place to wear this to but it doesn't stop me lusting after it. I'm thinking red heels and bright red lipstick... Get one here.








5) Skin Sin Body Lotion - £8.50 for 250g from Lush

I vaguely remember trying this when it was still in Lush stores but it was discontinued not long afterwards. It recently became available on the Lush website in Retro Lush. This lotion smells just like cherries which (as I keep mentioning) is my favourite fragrance. Get yours from here.






6)Brain Tablets Necklace - £10 from Shottle Bop

 I think I could do with some of these brain tablets "For when your brain don't work proper, and all your thinks are wrong". Maybe this necklace would give me some luck when I'm taking exams? Or maybe not. But it is pretty! Get yours here.







7)Easy Smokey Eye Gift Set - £14.25 from Eyeko

A bargain set which costs 20% less than buying the products individually! This comes with a mascara, liquid eyeliner pen and an eyeliner pencil with two colours. All products I would use over and over again! Get yours here.







8) Russell Howard Ladies College Tour T-Shirt - £15 from Russell Howard Merchandise Site

This isn't really a want.. more like a have because I bought it this morning! I was so caught up getting my Ocean Colour Scene and MCR T shirts that I didn't think of the other gig I went to that week... Get yours here.







9) Disney Alice In Wonderland DVD - £12.99 from Play

After seeing my friend's Disney DVD collection I have realised that mine is pretty rubbish! A lot of my Disney films are still on VHS but I actually don't have this one at all. Which is weird because I love Alice In Wonderland! Get your copy here.







10) Ladies Bobble Jumper - £16 from Peacocks

So simple and yet so cute... I love this jumper. I'm thinking skinnies and pumps for a simple and slightly emo look! Get yours here.
















What are you guys wanting this week?
Billiesue

Spring is on its way!

Need proof? I took these photos yesterday in the countryside and it made me excited for the approach of spring.

More proof that spring is on its way... Lush have just announced their Mother's Day products so I'm going to give you a tour around the range!

First up we have similar ballistics to last year but in different scents. If you didn't see the Lush Mother's Day range last year, they are flower shaped ballistics on sticks.. very cute. So this year we have Avobath, Space Girl and Vanilla Fountain and they cost £3.60 each for 110g.

Avobath is the ballistic to choose for waking up in a morning in my opinion! It's full of zesty lemongrass and mashed up avocados which soften the skin. It's lovely to have this as an option because many mums don't like girly, flowery or sweet things (e.g. mine!).

Space girl is much more girly ballistic! It smells like love hearts in my opinion but Lush describe it as blackcurrant fruit pastilles. Either way it is wonderfully sweet and girly.

The last flower is also a sweet one, Vanilla Fountain. This is the same scent as Vanillary perfume and Vanilla Puff Dusting Powder. It's more than just vanilla to my nose.. more like toffee!

This is the Happy Mother's Day gift and it consists of one of each of the flowers in a vase which is actually two Keep It Fluffy Ballistics. These are a lovely vanilla and jasmine fragrance, girly but luxurious at the same time. This gift is all held together by a cute little knot wrap. You can bag one of these for £18.50.

This is Tiny Hands. Lush are well known for their solid products which need less (or no) packaging and are therefore more environmentally friendly. This is a solid handcream which means no pot and so no plastic! It is full of argan oil, aloe vera, cocoa and shea butters to soften your hands, especially if they are dry or cracked. The fragrance sounds lovely too, vanilla and mild florals for a nice girly smell. These are £3.95 for 60g.

The mamma mia day gift box makes a refreshing change in my opinion because this year it is not dominated by sweet, pink and girly things. This box contains The Olive Branch shower gel which is a gorgeous gel with a mediterranean style scent of mandarins and olive oil. Creamed Almond and Coconut Smoothie is a really softening smoothie which you use in the shower and it smells like cake to me! I use it for shaving mostly but I love how softening it is on the skin. Miranda is another softening product which smells of refreshing and zingy kiwi fruits, it is one of my favourite soaps that often gets overlooked. Sugar scrub is a fennel, ginger and lavender smelling scrub that is excellent for cellulite. Finally there is a Tiny Hands solid handcream as described above! This box is £19.96.


So I hope that's given you some Mother's Day ideas or even some ideas for things to buy yourself!

Billiesue

Weeks Wants!

Time for this weeks wants! I actually started writing this yesterday but I forgot all about it and fell asleep so I'm finishing it today instead! There is no theme this week so these are just bits that I've found during the last 7 days.

1) China Glaze Knotty Nauticals Anchors Away Collection - £46.93 from Amazon

Look at these pretties! I've seen these on lots of blogs recently and really want some of my own. They are perfect colours for the summer. Get yours here.




2)  Etchy Heart Knit Jumper - £21.99 from New Look

While spring is on its way, it's still cold enough to wear jumpers! I think this one is really cute and girly in an understated way. It's lovely and I think I would get a lot of wear out of it! Get one here.









3) My Chemical Romance T Shirt - £13.99 from Amazon

I couldn't afford a T Shirt when I went to see My Chemical Romance last week which is a shame because I love having a T Shirt from each gig I go to. I think I'll be getting one of these even if it is too late! You can get one too from here.



 



4) Ocean Colour Scene Mosely Shoals T Shirt - £18 from MAM

Same reason as above for this one! I'm definately going to be getting one of these when my money goes in! Get one from here.









5) Love Solid Perfume - £7 from Lush

This is an absolute must have for me! I absolutely love this fragrance and have the small sample vial from when it was in B Never. It is also the same fragrance as Love soap from a few years ago and Fizzbanger Ballistic from the current range. Cinnamony, appley goodness mmm. Get one here.











6) Winnie The Pooh Tea for One Teapot - £18.75 from Whittards

How pretty is this? I always drink tea on my own so a teapot for one is perfect for me. I love the shape of it as well and it is a bargain at £18.75 instead of £25! Get one here!









7) Crayon Pen - £3.99 from I Want One Of Those

Major love for these pens! Just look at them, they are amazing. Get one for your own from here.








8)Gothic Mickey Mouse T Shirt - £60 from Disney

Gothic and Disney, not two words I would usually put together! This T shirt is just amazing. I love the diamantes that make Mickeys face, I love the colours and I love the grumpy look on his face! I do not however love the price.. get one from here.






9) Peace Studs Belt - £9 from Claire's

I love this belt a whole lot. It appeals to my inner hippy! I wish I could head down to Claire's and snap one up but I can't. You guys can though!







10) Betty Rouched Bow Brown Leopard Ballerina Pumps - £22 from Accessorize

I used to be addicted to different designs of Ballerina Pumps and the addiction never totally left me. How pretty are these? They would be perfect in the summer with some skinny jeans and a nice floaty top! Get a pair from here.







Is there anything you're desperate for at the moment?

Billiesue

Raving about Lush... Again!

So today I want to tell you about how great Lush Sweetie Pie shower jelly is! I woke up late this morning so thought a refreshing shower would do the trick. I grabbed the first thing I found in my Lush stash and it was Sweetie Pie shower jelly. I actually love this jelly but have not used it in ages. It is a gorgeous purple colour with a slight sparkle to it and so it's irresistibly girly! The scent is exactly like Comforter bubble bar to my nose, a comforting blackcurrant smell like Ribena. For those of you who have never used a shower jelly all you do is break a bit off and smush it into a shower puff, sponge or scrubby gloves. Add water and you get a lovely thick lather. Shower jellies are Lush's way of being environmentally friendly as they have less packaging and are also free of nasty preservatives. I layered the fragrance with Comforter Lotion and Comforter Solid Perfume and now I keep getting wafts of the comforting blackcurrant smell. I'm ready to face the world!

You can get some of this wonderful jelly from your local Lush store or from here at £2.85 for 100g and £5.70 for 240g. As a bonus, if you collect five of the plastic pots that the jellies are kept in or the black pots that creams/lotions/shower smoothies etc are kept in you can get a free fresh facemask!

Billiesue

Wednesday Wants - Valentines Special!

Wednesday wants has been gone for a while but it's back now with my pick of the best valentines products! Everyone is loved up this week but you can enjoy these whether you've found that special somebody or not.

1) Frog Prince Ballistic - £2.75 from Lush

This cute little froggy smells of jasmine, neroli and rosewood and makes for a perfect aphrodisiac. It also contains cocoa butter and almond oil to leave your skin lovely and moisturised. This can't be bought online anymore but pop into your local lush store and pick up one before they're all gone!






2) Love Dipping Adventure - £17 from Hotel Chocolat

For the perfect romantic night in with your loved one.. or for a luxurious treat for yourself! This is two chocolate dips, one white and one milk, with a variety of bits to dip into them. Simply melt the chocolate dips and then use the biscuits, almonds, truffles and more to dip in them. Mmm bliss. Get one from here.


3) Valentines Cupcake Pyjamas - £7 from Tesco

Any excuse for some new pyjamas right? These are so cute with the heart and cupcake design. I may have to purchase a pair! Get yours here.








4) Heart Sandwich Cutter - £1.99 from Lakeland

Now this is just cute! While you waste quite a bit of sandwich.. the cuteness makes it worth it. I don't know about you but it reminds me of a cheesy romantic comedy where a girl makes her boyfriend some sandwiches and they open their lunch box at work/school and awww.. Get yours here.





5) Spray Heart Raglan - £30 from Topshop

I absolutely love this jumper and wish I could afford it! Its girly but not ridiculously girly and pink. Would be perfect with some grey skinnies and my boots. If you can afford one then get yours from here.








6) Hearts Valentine Mug - £5 from Marks and Spencer

What do you think? The perfect mug for hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream? I think so too! Get yours from here.








7) Cable Heart Hot Water Bottle - £6 from Paperchase

 I absolutely love this. It looks so cosy with the cable knit pattern and the pom poms are lovely too. Get one from here.








8) Fairtrade Divine Chocolate Hearts - £3.29 from Oxfam

 Bestill my heart - romantic and ethical. These beautifully package chocolates are made from cocoa grown by Kuapa Kokoo in Ghana. I love the dark chocolate ones myself but they're also available in milk chocolate. With these you can indulge while knowing you are doing good! Get some from here.







9) Heart Punchout Skinny Belt - £16 from Topshop

Wonderfully girly, this belt is gorgeous. It's a lot more than I would spend on a belt which is a shame because I love everything about it. I especially love the colour. Get yours here.







10) TY Always the Valentine Bear Beanie Baby - £6.95 from Amazon

Who doesn't love a teddy bear on Valentines Day? This little guy is so cute with his rose. If you haven't bought a Valentines present for your loved one yet (and shame on you if you haven't!) then get one of these to surprise them and make up for it! Get it here.

Wednesday Wants - Halloween Special!

So its Halloween this weekend and I am going to show you my pick of the best costumes and other cool halloweeny things!

1) Malice in Wonderland Costume -£39

I love Alice In Wonderland but I love this more gothic version even more! It is £39 for the dress only so you would have to buy the wig, socks, shoes and dagger yourself which would probably work out quite expensive. Everyone will love it though! Get yours here.







2) Calacas Shower Jelly - £2.95 from Lush

This is the limited edition Day of the Dead shower jelly and it smells like limes and jelly beans. You can also get it in yellow or orange and it really is lovely. Get yours at a lush shop or from here.







3) Halloween Box Set - £40 from Enchanted

A box full of seasonal bath products from Enchanted. The scents are all lovely and halloweeny and the box looks amazing. Get one from here.






4) Pumpkin Paper Lantern - £1.99 from Lakeland

How cute would this look in your garden when you're having your halloween party? I love it and its not expensive either! Get yours here.








5) Halloween Crackers - £10 from John Lewis

I have never seen Halloween Crackers before so I was drawn to these in John Lewis yesterday! They are so different, I love them. Get yours from here.







6) Sinister Poiret Clown Costume - £17.99

This is the costume that I had originally chosen for Halloween but I wont be able to buy my costume until Friday and that is too late to order this online! It comes with the dress, neck piece and hat so you would have to buy stockings, armwarmers, a wig and make up to get the full effect. Get yours here.






7) Chocolate Halloween Lollies - 69p each or 3 for 2 from Thorntons

Thorntons have got some lovely cute chocolate lollies at 69p each and 3 for 2 at the moment. My favourite is this skeleton, he's gorgeous! Get yours instore or here.






8) Screme Egg - 50p from ASDA

The Screme Egg is just like a Creme Egg but it has green goo instead of orange! Tell me that is not amazing..








9) Rotten Coffin Halloween Prop - £99

An expensive halloween prop but can you imagine your friend's reactions? This is for someone who wants to throw an awesome halloween party where money is no object! Get one from here.







10) Pumpkin Carving Kit - £1.99 from Smiffys

It just isn't halloween without pumpkin carving so grab your pumpkin and use this pumpkin carving kit to create a monster! Get yours here.

Wednesday Wants

This week winter has really set in so I have got some wednesday wants to cheer us up!

1) Moomin Hot Water Bottle - £12 from Topshop

How cute is this and who doesn't love Moomins? Cuddle up with a Moomin hot water bottle at night and keep toasty warm. Get yours from here.








2) Rocket Dog Faux Fur Boots - £99 from Littlewoods

Don't these look cosy and wintery? I had a similar pair from Primark last year but they didn't last very long. I think it might be time to invest in a pair of Rocket Dogs! Get yours here.







3) Cartoon Skull Tunic - £21.99 from New Look

Well this takes me back to my emo schooldays (only 5 years ago!). I love jumper dresses and I love the cute pattern on this one. Perfect with some wooly tights and some knee length boots for a lovely warm outfit. Get one from here.






4) Venomous Villians Mineralise Eye Shadow Duo - £16 each from MAC

Mac have just released their Venomous Villians Disney Collection and this is the product which interests me most. The colours are awesome and wintery and I love the design. Check out the rest of the collection here.



5) Maddy V Neck Cardigan - £50 from Monsoon

Some cardigans are practical but make you look chunky and a bit silly! This chocolate coloured cardigan has a very flattering cut and I love the length of it too as it can be easily worn with leggings. Get one here.







6) Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Mug - £10 or 2 for £16 at Whittards

I love Alice In Wonderland and I especially love the Mad Hatter. This mug encapsulates the magical story without being garish and childish. There is a whole set of these on the Whittards website and I think they are beautiful. Perfect for drinking your cocoa out of on a cold winter night Get one here.





7) Teal & Gold Fulia Silk Scarf - £28 from Traidcraft

I'm not sure how warm this scarf would be so it might not be very practical but look how pretty it is! You might think that £28 is expensive for a scarf but this is handmade in India by a lady called Sasha. Read about her and buy your own scarf here.







8) Chai Shower Gel - £12.50 from Lush

Chai is my winter staple from Lush but unfortunately I haven't had any money to order it yet! It is a gorgeous spicy shower gel that smells like Chai tea. It is warming on the skin and the smell lingers all day (especially in the hair!). Chai is only available online as it is a retro Lush item. Get a bottle here.





9) Long Sleeve Tunic - £34.99 from River Island

This top is just lovely. I really like the style and the colour, it would brighten up those winter days! If you like it as much as I do then get one from here.







10) Soup Maker - £138.99 from Lakeland

I love making homemade soup in the winter but often don't have time to do it all. This machine looks amazing because it chops, boils, simmers and blends. It basically carries out all of the soup making steps and at the end you have some gorgeous homemade soup. I can't in any way afford this but I can dream! If you can then get one from here.