The Body Shop have really upped their game over the past couple of years, what with there being such a wide range of products and scents available! They have bought out a lot of new & innovative products and they have been ever so popular, some of them have even become cult products within the blogging community (the Instablur primer and Honey bronzer immediately spring to mind!) So today, I decided to hop online in order to suss out which products I would like to pick up from The Body Shop in the near future. Therefore, I then wanted to create my very own wishlist to share with all of you!
Satsuma Hand Cream (£3.50) - My hands are very dry at the moment due to the cold weather and I really need to invest in a new hand cream. I chose the satsuma version as it is my all time favourite scent from The Body Shop, so I'll be bound to use it often!
Shea Body Butter (£13.00) - Of course, everybody knows that The Body Shop's body butters are seriously amazing and I have never tried the shea one before, I think that it's nutty and sweet scent will feel really luxurious too.
Smoky Poppy Massage Oil (£14.00) - The new smoky poppy range has intrigued me. I can imagine it being quite a musky and sexy scent, so it would be perfect to use during a massage with your partner! I'm hoping to catch a whiff of it in store very soon.
Honey Bronzer in Fair Matte (£13.00) - As I mentioned before, everybody raves about how amazing this bronzer is and I really want to try it. I think that the second lightest shade will suit my skin tone perfectly.
Pink Grapefruit Body Butter (£13.00) - Similarly to the shea version, I feel that I will really enjoy the zesty and sweet pink grapefruit scent - especially as we enter into spring and summer too!
Raspberry Shower Gel (£4.00) - The Body Shop's shower gels are very affordable and some of the best out there! Fruity scents are really uplifting in the mornings, they make me enjoy showering in the mornings. Plus, the gorgeous scent then lingers on your skin!
Lip & Cheek Velvet Stick in Poppy Nude (£12.00) - This is one of The Body Shop's newest releases and it looks amazing. This is the product that I most want to get my hands on! Not only is it a 2-in-1 product but I'm really into nude lips at the moment, so this shade looks perfect for me.
So guys, those are all of the items currently included in my wishlist! What do you think of them? What are your favourite products from The Body Shop? Please let me know by leaving a comment below, I love hearing your recommendations!
Setting aside some time to relax each day can prove to be quite difficult for those with busy lives. However, it is crucial that we all have some time to ourselves every now and then in order to unwind and de-stress. So today, I wanted to share four of my favourite ways to relax at the end of the day that keep me calm and also allow me to get a good nights sleep too! Let's get started.
1. Read a book
One of the best ways to unwind after a long and stressful day is to read a book. It is a well-known fact that delving into a bit of fiction allows your brain to switch off from all of the hectic things going on in your own life. It's so fun to escape your own troubles for a while and fully immerse yourself into a great storyline!
2. Light a candle
Lighting a scented candle in the evening is another great way to relax. There's something about dimmed light and the subtle sound of a flickering flame that is soooo soothing! It creates such a lovely ambiance and it also feels pretty romantic too, which is great if you are planning to have a cosy and chilled night in with your loved one!
3. Have a Lush bath
This is probably known as the
most clichéd way to relax but taking a nice, long
soak in the bath is a really great way to unwind. I love using Lush products as they are a lovely treat and they make bath time so much more fun, what with all of the different scents and colours! You could also listen to your favourite music to set the mood and
turn your bathroom into your own private sanctuary. To pamper yourself
even further, why not apply a face mask too?
4. Use a pillow spray
Last but not least, using a pillow spray before you go to bed is a great way to relax your mind and make you ready to hit the hay after a tiring day. Just a few spritzes on your pillow is all you need! I really recommend the 'Deep Sleep Pillow Spray' by This Works, as it contains three essential oils (including lavender and chamomile) which our renound for helping you drift off at night time.
So, those are my top 4 ways to relax at night time. All four of these techniques really do make a difference and they definitely make me feel a lot calmer and rejuvenated! I hope that some of you may find these ideas helpful, as it is so hard to combat stress these days. Do you have any techniques on how to unwind yourself? Please let me know by leaving a comment below, I would love to hear your suggestions and how they differ from mine!
Yesterday, I was thinking about when I first started my blog back in 2013 and how even though I still have a tiny amount of followers (although that doesn't really matter to me,) my blog and its content has progressed drastically over the last two years. I never used to edit my photos to make them more aesthetically pleasing, my posts were seldom original and they just didn't have enough detail at all. As well as this, my writing style has come on leaps and bounds - it is way better than it used to be! Consequently, I have found myself scrolling back through my blog and discovering a few posts that I am really proud of. Therefore, today, I wanted to share my all time favourite blog posts that I have ever written with you all today. Think of it as a little blast from the past if you will!
1. 'Love, Tanya' Book Review
First up is one of my more recent posts, a review of Tanya Burr's new book. The reason why I am proud of this particular post is that it shows how my photography has improved over time, I am paying much more attention to detail and how to make the composition of the image prettier and more appealing.
2. Easter Baking: Creme Egg Brownies
I think the reason as to why this is one of my favourite posts is pretty obvious... these brownies are indulgent and down right delicious! Although I didn't create the recipe myself, I was so happy with the end result. Normally, my work only gets recognition from other bloggers but even some friends and family read this post and used the recipe as well, which felt very rewarding!
3. Rimmel Provocalips Lip Colour Review
This review of the Provocalips lip colours from Rimmel is my most read blog post ever, so I had to include it mainly for that reason alone! However, I am also proud of how informative this post was, as I went into as much detail as I could to review the product to my readers.
4. Benefit's 'Do The Bright Thing' Beauty Kit
This is one of my favourite product reviews I have ever written because it so in depth. I do believe that is also my lengthiest review too! There were so many aspects to this Benefit beauty kit and I really enjoyed testing each product out. Plus, it was given to me as a birthday present too - which means that it was even more exciting and special to write about!
I hope you all enjoyed reading about my all time favourite blog posts and why I was proud of each one. What is your favourite blog post that you have ever written? Leave me a link to it below and I'll be sure to check it out!
