S/S GYM-WEAR WISH LIST

At the start of 2017, one of my 'New Year Resolutions' was to become more healthier, more active and be more aware of what I eat. Cliché I know, but 4 months later, I'd like to think that I have stuck to it! I try and head to my local gym two or three times a week, and I love that feel-good buzz afterwards! Recently however, I have felt that perhaps it is time to invest in some good gym-wear and with the Mens Tracksuits from Manière De Voir, it is definitely tempting.. 

I have put together a little Wish List of my favourite items in time for Spring/Summer;

(From left to right)

(From left to right)

1. Tracksuit Jacket & Bottoms with Stripe - Khaki: I chose this because I love the colour, and I could imagine myself wearing the bottoms with a plain black t shirt with some white trainers to remain on trend!

2. Velour Hoody with Zip - Black: I really like the texture of velour, and I also like the style of the hood. I think this would be great to wear both to the gym, and out and about for a casual look! Or to dress it up, I would wear some black skinny jeans with some chelsea boots!

3. Marl Textured Jumper & Bottoms - Grey: The jumper appears to look snug, and would be flexible making it ideal to wear whilst working out. I also like the speckled effect of the Grey Marl!

Have you shopped with Manière De Voir before? If so, what have you bought? Do you like the items that I chose? Would you wear them? Let me know your thoughts below, as I would love to hear from you. Also, don't forget to click that like button!

*Please note, this post has been sponsored.

EASTER TREATS 2017

Forget over-indulgence at Christmas, as for me, Easter is the perfect time for that! As I have gotten older, gone are the simplicity of your bog-standard Easter Eggs. Instead we now have a wide array of choices when it comes to Easter Treats, such as Chocolate Sandwiches, Chocolate Liqueurs, Chocolate Easter Eggs with a whole load of Chocolatey treats hidden inside of them.. You get the picture!

I have put together some of my favourite Easter Treats, all of which have an extremely luxurious feel to them, yet still remaining within budget!

MARKS & SPENCER - 9 CHOCOLATE CRISPY NESTS / £2

9 delicious bite sized treats that don't make you feel guilty for eating them as they're so little! That works right..? Purchase in store.

HOTEL CHOCOLAT - EGG & SOLDIERS / £7

Milk Chocolate Truffle Eggs with Praline Hazelnut Soldiers. A fun way to play around with some chocolate! Purchase here.

HARVEY NICHOLS / ARTISAN du CHOCOLAT - BALLOON EGG MILK / £32.50

A show stopping Easter Egg, filled with mini eggs which include fruit coulis, ganaches, and pralines! Purchase here.

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Have you tried any of these Easter Treats? If so, which one did you try? Are you organised this Easter? What will you be treating yourself and your family to? Do let me know your thoughts, as I would love to hear from you and don't forget to click the 'like' button down below!

BETTYS EASTER 2017

Bettys is without a doubt, quintessentially British, and epitomises the phrase 'afternoon tea'. Having the opportunity of being able to visit the Bettys Cafe in Harrogate regularly and each time I do so, I always order myself their 'Strawberry Ice Cream Milkshake', it is beyond delicious! So it is safe to say that I am a huge lover of all things Bettys, and I was completely blown away when I had received an incredible package, full of Bettys Easter Treats!

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Hazelnut & Almond Milk Chocolate Egg

Both equally as nutty and chocolatey, this egg is perfect for those who like a bit of crunch! Unfortunately this is now sold out online (no surprise there!) however, will be available at your local Bettys Cafe.

Milk & White Speckled Rabbit

A small collection of white and milk chocolate rabbits, each have been hand decorated with dark chocolate eyes and presented on a milk chocolate base!

Click here for more details.

Milk Chocolate Chick Egg

A beautifully hand-decorated Swiss Milk chocolate egg with a white chocolate chick emblazoned across it! Both equally as appealing to children, and adults. 

Purchase here.

Easter Butter Biscuits

A collection of butter biscuits in the shapes of doves, rabbits, chicks and eggs!

All of which have been decorated with Royal Icing.

Purchase here.

Chocolate Easter Nest Cake

An absolute show-stopper! Guaranteed to win over your family and guests on Easter Sunday!

An intense, rich chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and raspberry preserve. Dark chocolate curls decorated on top with a handful of ganache-filled chocolate eggs. 

Purchase here.

Large Chocolate & Orange Hot Cross Bun

An incredible take on the classic Easter treat, a Hot Cross Bun which has large chocolate chunks with candied orange! I particularly love the fact that this can be cut as if it was a cake.

Purchase here.

Milk Chocolate Egg with Handmade Chocolates

Wrapped in Gold Foil, a stunning display of handmade chocolates are encased within the Swiss Grand Cru Milk Chocolate Egg!

They include Rose and Violet Creams alongside Vanilla Caramel Hearts.

Purchase here.

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To view the full Bettys Easter Range, click here.

Have you visited Bettys before? If so, which cafe did you visit? What do you order when you go? Will you be trying out any of these Easter Treats? Which sounds most appealing to you? Do let me know your thoughts below, as I would love to hear from you! Also, don't forget to click that 'like' button!

CLINIQUE FRESH PRESSED 7 DAY SYSTEM

Opening up the Clinique Fresh Pressed 7 Day System, I was a little confused and dubious on what it was, and how to actually use it. However, 7 days later, I can now tell you that is incredibly simple, effective and I am going to tell you about my experience!

Clinique's Fresh Pressed 7 Day System is a Daily Booster which releases the full power of fresh Vitamin C at its highest concentration to brighten and even out your skin, covering and repairing any blemishes you may have. Within the pack, you get a Serum Container, and 7 sachets of the Renewing Powder Cleanser; one for daily usage.

There are 2 steps to this process:

  1. Cleanse 
  2. Boost

CLEANSE -

  • Tear open your sachet
  • Wash your hands so that they are wet upon application
  • Pour the Renewing Powder Cleanser into the palms of your hands
  • Rub your palms together, leaving the Powder to create a 'foaming' effect
  • Massage onto your face
  • Leave on for 1-2 minutes
  • Rinse thoroughly

BOOST - 

  • Remove foil from the top of your Serum Container
  • Press the button twice firmly
  • Shake for 15 seconds
  • Remove the cap
  • Mix 2 drops with your moisturiser both morning and night to add a boost to your skincare regime

I mixed the Clinique For Men SPF 21 Moisturiser with the Fresh Pressed 7 Day System for the duration of trying it out, and noticed that my skin appeared brighter and had a dewy look to it! I had a couple of dark blemishes prior to using this, but they seem to have lifted slightly and don't appear as deep or discoloured as before. The whole idea of using the Fresh Pressed 7 Day System is incredibly unique, and I have had a lot of fun trying this out! For the first couple of tries I will admit that it felt a little bit tedious, but as I got used to adding the booster to my regime, it became almost natural.

You can purchase the Fresh Pressed 7 Day System here! 

Have you tried Clinique's Fresh Pressed 7 Day System? What did you think to it? Did you notice any change? If so, do let me know as I would love to hear your thoughts, and don't forget to click that like button down below!

SPRING FORWARD

As each season passes, I tend to do a 'refresh' here on my blog which tends to be a different colour scheme, along with a quick update on where I am in my life. I do this, because it keeps things new and fresh, and I love being creative in that way! I wanted to take my blog 'back to basics', and I don't know why, but recently I have been feeling that I haven't been pushing myself as much as I should be when it comes to creating new content for both my social media channels, and here on my blog.

However, fear not! I haven't fallen out of love with blogging, nor would I ever give it up. Instead, I took a step back to allow myself to re-evaluate on which direction I wanted to take my blog in, and to reconnect with the reasons as to why I began this blog. I have a few things planned for the upcoming Spring months and I will be adding a BRAND NEW SECTION very soon...

I also feel the need to declare that we are now officially in the best month of the year; April. I say that it's the best month of the year, simply because it is my birthday on the 22nd! *Hint.* I am also visiting Paris to celebrate, and I am beyond ecstatic! I have never visited Paris before, so I am really keen to explore a new city and to create loads of content!

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Are you a fan of the 'back to basics' revamp? Do you have anything that you would like to see from me here on my blog and across my social media channels? Do you have any recommendations on where to visit in Paris when I go on my travels? Let me know, as I would love to hear from you all and I welcome any ideas and suggestions that you have! Have a great Spring!

SCARAMOUCHE + FANDANGO

I received a bundle of goodies from Scaramouche + Fandango for me to trial, and at first impressions, I was already completely won over by the bold, minimalistic packaging!

Scaramouche + Fandango are dedicated to delivering high performing body and skincare products, which are explained in a straightforward way as they believe that Male Grooming doesn't need to be overwhelming or seen as too difficult. Scaramouche + Fandango are putting the simplicity back into Male Grooming!

The products that I received were: 

  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body Wash
  • Hydrator
  • Face Scrub
  • Shave Cream

Out of the bundle, my favourites had to be the Shampoo, Hydrator and Face Scrub! The Shampoo had a really clean, and fresh scent to it and left my hair feeling soft and thoroughly cleansed. I applied the Hydrator after my shower, to retain some of the moisture which left my feeling moisturised and rejuvenated! I found that the Face Scrub was best applied just before going to bed, allowing any daily moisturisers or creams I had applied prior to this, to be cleansed. My skin appeared brighter and my pores were unclogged, leaving the texture of my skin feeling smooth and dirt-free!

You can purchase the full range of Scaramouche + Fandango products here, and with Father's Day coming up, it's always best to think ahead right...?

Have you tried any of the products by Scaramouche + Fandango before? If so, which did you try? Do you like the sound of these products? Will you be trying any of these out? Do let me know your thoughts down below, and don't forget to give this post a 'like'! 

* Please note, as I am currently sporting facial hair, I was unable to trial out the Shave Cream.

NIKE - AIR MAX DAY

 

As today marks the official date of 'Nike Air Max Day' I had recently been selected by Very.co.uk as one of their bloggers to help celebrate this!

Air Max Day is celebrated yearly on the 26th March each year, and celebrates the innovation of air featured within Nike footwear. 2017 marks the 30th Anniversary of visible air - the first shoe Nike placed a visible air unit in was the Air Max one, when designer Tinker Hatfield had been inspired by the Pompidou Museum in Paris, and decided to showcase their innovative creation on the outside, as opposed to concealing it away on the inside!

I had an exciting interview with Nike where I got to choose a couple of my favourite staple pieces to be styled with some Nike Air Max. The interview is now live which you can read here! I'd just like to say a massive thank you to both Very.co.uk and Nike for selecting me as one of the bloggers, I feel honoured! 

Have you got any trainers from Nike Air Max? If so, which ones do you have? Which are your favourites? Will you be celebrating Nike Air Max Day this year? Do let me know your thoughts below, and don't forget to click that like button!