When I first started blogging was lucky enough to attend their lunch dinner as a plus one of the amazing award winning Debz from Wannabe Princess. I fell in love with their clothing, do you remember my review of their black and white body con dress I wore whilst pregnant with Darcy? If you haven't heard of Pink Clove they a online plus size store catering from size 16 to 32. A few weeks ago Pink Clove contacted me asking if I would like to reviewing some of their clothing
I picked their duster coat, as it's not the usual style I go for. Coats are a issue for me due to being tall, the sleeves are normally too short or it just doesn't fit right on me. However this coat fits like a dream, It can also be dressed up or down. I chose to dress it down with a black polo neck, brown suedette skirt and my favourite ankle boots.
Every time I wear this dress I get people coming up asking me where it's from. I love the autumnal colours. It is cut really well that it hugs me in all the right places.. It's lightweight jersey material but it's perfect for laying up.
I fell in love with this dress, especially the strap detail. I recently wore it out for a girls night out with those black ankle boots again! It's currently on sale for £9!! so you best snap it up.
Have you shopped at Pink Clove before? What are your favourite items?
You might not know that I have a thing about candles. It is amazing how something so simple can make a difference to a room and also to your mood. I don't know if it's me but I think the best candle scents come out around the autumn/ winter period.
Twig + Dot invited me to take part in their 12 bloggers of Christmas campaign, which I have been designated Day 12. Do have a look and see what the other bloggers thought of their candles for the previous days. All Twig + Dot candles are made from a blend of soy and mineral wax and are hand poured in the UK. Candles come in two sizes options, a 45g mini votive which retails at £3 and burns for approximately 5 - 8 hours. Normally votive size candles are usually wrapped in plastic, so it was a nice touch that it came in simple glass jar, perfect for a last minute stocking filler. The large 230g jar which costs £16 and burns for approximately 30 - 40 hours and comes with a stylish silver lid and can be placed in any room setting.
They were lovely enough to send me two of their new Christmas range candles. The first
Christmas Day is such a beautiful scent, of cinnamon and vanilla and definitely reminds me of Christmas day. the scent was nice and subtle which lasted even after the candle was blown out.
Sleigh Ride reminded me of the outdoors, green and fresh and was a nice clean scent. Both candles had a lovely natural scent and there were no chemical after scent which some other brands have. What I love about Twig + Dot is not only the simple but chic packaging which would fit into any type of decor but also the quality of their brand and the attention to detail. The prices are very reasonable when you consider the quality All jars are presented in gift box and they offer free delivery on any order over £45 Remember to never leave a candle burning unattended!! Have you tried a candle from Twig + Dot? What is your favourite Christmas scent?
As you all must know by now, I love anything and everything personalised. I was looking for a book for Darcy's Christmas Eve Box when Penwizard got in touch with me asking if I would like to review their latest Ben and Holly personalised book, Christmas at the North Pole. Ben and Holly are one of Darcy's favourite TV shows at the moment, she especially loves Gaston and the Gnome.
Ordering from Penwizard was so simply, You are given the option of gender of the child, and the appearance of your child. Yes I know my illustration doesn't look like Darcy but close enough. You also get the opportunity to write a personal message inside the book.
Darcy and I really enjoyed reading the book, she was so excited when she saw who was on the cover. We spent the duration of the book talking about the characters and who was her favourite. The book retails at £14.99 for a softback and £19.99 for the hard back version. Penwizard have been kind enough to offer my lovely readers a discount code, just use the code PENWIZARD3 for £3 off your purchase which is available till the 15th of December Ben and Holly, Christmas at the North Pole would definitely make the perfect Christmas present and also a lasting start of a child's book collection. I will be including this book in Darcy's Christmas Eve box. What was your favourite Christmas book as a child?
A couple of weeks ago, I headed up to Birmingham to take part in the Travelodge, #bloggerlodge campaign. Due to a very delayed train, i arrived in Birmingham after 10 pm. Travelodge Central Bull Ring was easy to find, around 5 minutes walk from the station. Being a Friday night, the reception was very busy but the staff were friendly and dealt with the queue swiftly.
Saturday morning, I headed downstairs for breakfast. The selection was a feast of hot and cold options. As much as i would have enjoyed cereal, fruit and yoghurt, a full traditional English breakfast was on the cards.
First stop was The Cosy Club where I caught up with my friend Natalie over a massive hot chocolate and some cake. Cosy club has a great 60's style decor inside and a lovely atmosphere. When I return to Birmingham I'm definitely making my way back to sample goodies from their menu. We ventured to the Bull Ring to do a bit of Christmas shopping, with a pit stop at Selfridges to make the most of all the samples, as you do!
For dinner we went to Gas Street Social, which is based in The Mailbox. When we arrived the place was packed but we were seated in less than 10 minutes. I loved the atmosphere and the food was really tasty. I sampled some of the best dishes I've ever eaten and highly recommend the Mushroom Gnocchi and Scotch Eggs.
The German Market looked beautiful in the nighttime. I got into the Christmas spirit with some mulled wine and treated myself to some yummy handmade marshmallows. Unfortunately the weather wasn't the best so I didn't get to spend much time looking around. However there are plenty of things to do and see including the skating rink and the big wheel. I had a lovely stay at The Travelodge Bullring, my room was clean and modern, the bed comfy, staff friendly and the location was perfect for shopping and taking in the sights. I will be definitely be visiting a Travelodge again when travelling around the country. Have you been to Birmingham before?
The Christmas period can play havoc with your breathe. With all that excess food and drinks and kissing under the mistletoe. Bad breath can not only be embarrassing but it can also be a sign of something more serious like gum disease. So it was prefect timing when the guys from The Breath Company asked if they could send me over some items to review
So who are The Breath Company? The Breathe Co was created by Dr Harold Katz, after his daughter was bullied at school over her bad breath. He decided to take a new approach to cleaner teeth and fresher breath by using the natural power of oxygen to attack hostile germs that live inside the mouth.
Fresh Breath ToothpasteThis toothpaste is clear in appearance and contains no artificial flavouring or colouring and the packaging states that it "helps fight against bad breath, dry mouth and maintains healthy gums".Like any toothpaste it recommends brushing at least twice daily.
The first thing you will notice is that the toothpaste has no taste and does not foam up at all which I was not used to. I did notice that my teeth felt smooth and even though I didn't have that after brush minty taste that the everyday brands offer, I did feel that my breath was fresh.
The Breath Co Fresh Breath Oral RinseThis oral rinse uses the natural oxygenating power of OXYD-8 to destroy the bacteria that cause bad breath odour including Morning Breath and eliminates sour, bitter and metallic tastes in your mouth.
It contains no alcohol no artificial flavours or colours., which is said can act as a drying agent. An additional point that The Breath Co production offer is that both the mouthwash and the toothpaste are suitable for vegetarian, vegans, are kosher and gluten-free and approved for diabetics. I personally felt that the products did produce a normal breath, and no one was pulling away from me when I was talking up close and personal! The only negative thing I can say about this oral rinse was it didn't leave me with that usual minty after taste,and some people may find that preferable. However, they do sell a Icy mint version which I would chose next time just too reassure me!. Let's not pretend, The Breath Co are expensive but offer very good products which deserve their price tags and anything that can provide fresh breath confidence is worth the money. You can buy The Breath Co products from Boots, Superdrug, Amazon and a few selective Pharmacies.
Have you noticed something different about my blog? Yes I've given it a makeover!! I've been blogging for over 2 years and the blog design has been bugging me as it doesn't really reflect my personality. So I knew straight away who to go to, my girl Kaelah over at This Charming Life of Kaelah Bee I just told her the basic idea of what I was after. I've been a reader of her blog for years, and it is clear that she has an understanding of what draws peoples eyes, it's so cosy you cannot help but to get lost in her world. She is definitely worth checking out. I just told her the basic idea of what I wanted, we swapped a few ideas and the rest is history. She really got the look I was after to the very last tiny details. I'm totally in love with my new design To celebrate my new blog design I decided to do a little giveaway. At the moment I am loving adult colouring books as they really relax me and makes me focus on other things.
I'm giving away 3 colouring books and some pencils so you can see how restful coloring in can be, you never know you may end up framing your completed artwork To enter, simply complete one or more of the entries on the Rafflecopter below. Good luck! So what do you think about my new blog design?
