Good morning my
loves!
It’s
now been two weeks since my birthday so it was about time I uploaded the
standard ‘what I got for my birthday’ post. I’ve had these pictures in my draft
box for a while but I’ve had such a busy week at work- Loughborough and Chester
last week for supplier visits so I’ve hardly had time to breathe let alone
post! But anyway, onto the goodies… DISCLAIMER: this isn’t by any means
a sponsored post by any brand, or an opportunity to boast about what I got for
my birthday, but I thought it’d just be a chance for you guys to see some of the wonderful
gifts I recieved, or if it’s your birthday coming up and you’re in need some ideas, or you just fancy being nosey (that’s
normally why I read them on other blogs!) sharing is caring! So, without further ado…
Bath, Hair & Body
Ro's Argan Body Conditioner | Lush Voucher | Moroccan Oil Light & A Trip to the Lush Spa
As you all know I’m a sucker for lush (my
boyfriend obviously does too) so I got plenty of lush goodies to keep me
going for a while. Alongside a Lush voucher to spend on some of their awesome smelling
products, I was given my favourite Argan Body Conditioner plus a trip to the Lush
Spa. There are only a few Lush Spa’s in the UK and the Bath store is lucky
enough to feature it’s own, so my very thoughtful other half has bought me a
treatment of my choice. I haven’t decided which one as of yet, though I’m
thinking of the Validation Facial, but I’m sure it will provide an afternoon of
pure calm and relaxation. (And yes, don’t
you worry, I’ll blog all about it!) And finally, my hair is in need of some
more TLC after going blonde so I also got some new Moroccan Oil in Light.
Anyone with fine hair should give this one a go as it’s not as greasy feeling as
the normal version and doesn’t make the hair feel too smothered in product. Already
my hair is thanking me for it.
Photography
SunnyLife Underwater Camera | Instax Film | Nikon CoolPix S9900
Okay,
so the Prosecco isn’t actually photography based, but what’s a birthday without
some bubbles?! I use my Instax all the time so I received some new Instax film
for my Polaroid as well as a jazzy underwater camera by SunnyLife to take on
holiday. Weirdly, my boyfriend is obsessed with fish (don't ask, I don't get it either) so he’s buzzing to take
some photos of underwater wildlife when we go to Greece, and it also provides
some unique shots I can add to my Greece blog post I know I’ll be uploading as
soon as I’m back on the 15th July. And last, but by no means least,
meet my new favourite posession: the Nikon CoolPix S9900. I’ve been after a
new compact camera for so long- don’t get me wrong, my SLR is amazing but it’s
a bit of a heffer to carry around so this beauty is the perfect handbag size
that has all the picture quality I want without the extra weight. It’s got
built in wifi, plenty of shooting options, a 30x optical lense plus the flip
screen makes it the ideal camera for a selfie (#guilty)
Make-Up Goodies
Bobbi Brown Art Stick in Rose Brown | Urban Decay Primer Potion | MAC Palette | Bobbi Brown Shimmer Block in Copper Diamond (similar in Bronze)
As
if I needed any more make-up… But hey, what’s a girl to do? (emoji smirky face)
I’m very proud to say that my boyfriend picked up this Bobbi Brown Shimmer
Block in Copper Diamond all on his own… I mean, isn’t he a keeper! Okay, well I
dropped some hints I wanted something similar but I was massively impressed
when he gave me this on my birthday- it’ll be the perfect highlighter I need
when I’ve got a bit of a tan on holiday in July. I’d been eying up the Urban
Decay Primer Potion in what feels like forever so when my big sis gave me this
I was over the moon, and it also made me realise how on earth I was doing my
makeup without it: it’s a makeup life changer for sure. My best friend Molly
got me this little limited edition palette from MAC which provides the colours
for the perfect autumnal but fresh smokey eye- the bright bases with the darker
purple shades mix so well together (plus the pigmentation is awesome) to add some definition into the crease as
well as adding a bit of drama. And finally, she also got me a Bobbi Brown Art
Stick- this baby is not only more hydrating on the lips than a lipstick but it's more
long lasting. Plus, the added bonus is that the beautiful brown almost plum shade is too perfect for
words. Definitely give it a go if you’re after a new lippy shade.
Clothing, Shoes & Accessories
ASICS Gel Kayano Trainers in Light Grey | QUAY Australia Sunglasses | Missguided Runner Shorts
A
birthday isn’t a birthday without some clothes. The boyf picked up these
beauties by Asics from ASOS- they feature a light grey suede base but overlaid
with a light/duck egg blue detail that make these beauties SO dreamy. I’ve got
a pretty eclectic trainer collection going on at the moment, but these are
quickly becoming my new staples. They look great teamed with black jeans,
culottes and dungarees just to name a few items, plus they are off the scale in
terms of comfort. Basically, there aren’t enough adjectives to describe how
amazing they are. Alongside the trainers of dreams I also received some new
runner shorts from Missguided- I know I’m going to live in these when we’re in
Greece next month as the elasticated waist makes them super easy to throw on
and off plus I love the paisley pattern which would look super cute teamed with
a Bardot top. Finally, I got some new sunglasses. Having a bit of a big round
head (lollllll) I always need a pair
of oversized sunglasses- admittedly I wanted the blogging favourite Round sunglasses
by Ray-Bans but they just looked ridiculous, however these high street cat eye
sunnies from Quay are a beautiful alternative. The oversized shape look super
chic and I love the all black detail, plus they’re now on sale on ASOS for £15.
A no brainer purchase fo’ sure.
Bits n Bobs
Bombay Saphire Gin | Love x Style x Life by Garance Dore | Dark Chocolate Bounty's | Coaster: Graham and Green | Bulldog Ring Holder by Sass & Belle | Snow Fall candle by Lily Flame | Zara, Asos & Topshop Vouchers
Alongside
all these amazing goodies, I also received a mix of random bits and bobs. Let’s
start with the Bombay Saphire Gin: a litre of alcoholic goodness, a perfect
bottle to put flowers in when it’s empty and it makes me happy. Winning! A
couple more gift cards from some of my favourite retailers: Zara, Topshop and
ASOS. Molly got me this cute little ring holder from Sass and Belle- my bulldog
love will never die so this is the cutest little ornament to admire them
everyday and promote their wonderful being to angel status. My best friend G
works at the one of the most amazing homeware and interior design stores, so
this cute little coaster gives me a little bit of their perfection into my
room. The boyf picked up my favourite winter scented candle for me from Lily
Flame: I’ve got loads of summer scents so this delicious smelling candle sets
me up ready for Autumn and long winter evenings. Dark chocolate Bounty’s from
my godmother: fresh out the fridge with a cuppa tea = one happy Alex. And
finally Love x Style x Life. It’s no secret that if I weren’t British I would
love to be French: their exquisite food, their classic, chic and elegant sense
of style and their laid back attitude towards life makes their lifestyles
something to be lusted over. I’ve been a fan of Garance Dore for so long, so
now I can admire her beautiful photography and my French lifestyle all in book
form.
That’s
it from me today folks! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading all of the amazing things
I got for my birthday this year. I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank
you to all my loved ones who got me the most wonderful and thoughtful presents
a girl could ask for, as well as all the birthday texts, messages and tweets I received
throughout the day itself: I felt very loved and I’m feeling so blessed and
grateful to have such a wonderful set of people and online friends around me.
So now, a very happy (and spoilt!) Alex is going to love and leave you. Have a
good Thursday my lovelies and I’ll see you later in the week for more of the
usual content!
Lots
of love and air hugs,
A x
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