Birthday Suit.

Dress- ASOS

Leggings- Primark

Shoes- Schuh (sale)

Jacket- ASOS (men's)

Bag- M&S Best of British

Lips- MAC x Kelly Osbourne in Dodgy Girl

On Wednesday it was my 23rd Birthday! It's been a funny old year- definitely one full of lots of financial and emotional struggles but I feel like I've made it through the other side. And the last couple of weeks have been amazing with my man getting employment starting from September and myself getting a promotion at work. I've had my first full week off since last August (I know, I'm a workaholic) and I've done nothing but shop and eat amazing food! 

On my actual birthday I went out for the day with my wonderful chum Dany. I wanted to share with you my 'birthday suit' as I felt super comfy and stylish. I'm in love with my new bargain sandals from Schuh- they are unbelievably comfy and I love the cross detailing. As always, I'm rocking Dodgy Girl which I thought I'd lost the other day- HORRENDOUS! Anyway, I hope you're all OK. Thanks for stopping by x

In Your Face: S&G A Great Kisser.

Soap & Glory A Great Kisser Lip Balm in Chocolate Cherry (£5 from Boots or S&G website). 

This was another one of my Birthday Glossybox treats from my chum; she sure knows how much I love S&G! A Great Kisser is available in three colours/fragrances including Sweet Coconut, Juicy Peach and the one I have which is Chocolate Cherry. I'm a bit of a lip balm hoarder but that's mostly due to the fact that I keep them in all my handbags, at my boyfriend's house, by my bed, in my makeup bag and anywhere else where I might need one! I have too many on the go that I care to admit tbh. All this effort is due to the fact that I have fairly dry lips and that's just no fun if you're planning on wearing lipstick tbh.

As always with S&G, the packaging is super cute with the vintage style photographs and the cheeky product names. I know a lot of people go hygiene crazy when it comes to lip balms in tins but tbh, I tend not to be arsed about those kinds of things (rightly or wrongly); for me, tins represent ease of application and more product for your poundage. In my opinion, Chocolate Cherry smells nothing like either of the elements it's named after although it does smell sweet and not at all displeasing. In the tin, Chocolate Cherry is a rosey pink shade which transfers to the lips ever so slightly but I'm more in it for the moisturising properties than the colour pay off. I find this lip balm to be super hydrating, softening and smoothing; a feeling which lasts beyond the wear of the lip balm itself which I'd say was pretty standard in length. The lip balm isn't at all sticky or icky and doesn't feel thick and glupey like rival Vaseline can. Overall chaps, this is deffo a winner for me and once more, my chum strikes again with this one. I'm gonna be honest here, I personally think £5 is quite steep for a lip balm but now I know what it's like and that I super like it well loads, I'm for sure tempted to try the Juicy Peach variety purchased with my own monies. Watch this space. What are your thoughts on this lip balm? Any recommendations for dry lips?

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Birthday goodies.

So some of you may know that it was my 21st Birthday last Monday. I've had a brilliant week-or-so of celebrations and seeing friends and family, it's been lovely. I've been umming-and-ahhing as to whether or not to do a birthday presents 'haul' post because they can be quite controversial. I know some people can get arsey about presents 'hauls' because they think people are showing off or are dead spoilt or whatever but no one complains when you're constantly reviewing products you've purchased yourself so I don't really see what the big deal is myself. I've decided to post some extended highlights if you will of the presents I received off my family and friends. I've just posted beauty-related and 'special' presents that I received but I also got some books, dvds and miscellaneous stuff I didn't think y'all would be interested in. My grandparents gave me money this year and a super cute vintage briefcase full of lil nick-nacks including some more Sabo charms (not pictured). I'd just like to say a massive thank you to all my familia and chums for giving me such wonderful presents, they really did spoil me this year.

From my wonderful boyfriend: Lana Del Rey CD; skull bow-tie from Topshop; skull skirt from Topshop and lipstick charm from Thomas Sabo.

From my parents: Diego Dalla Palma Snow White and the Huntsman palette; Real Techniques Starter Set; Urban Decay NAKED palette; DKNY Sparkling Apple perfume; skull and musical note Thomas Sabo charms. 

From my boyfriend's parents: Clarins Bath and Shower Milk; Vivienne Westwood skull necklace; Chanel Illusion D'Ombre; Nails Inc. Colour Collection; nail art pens; nail varnish remover; Bomb Cosmetics lip balm; M&S lemon scented smellies and some shower gel. 

From my boyfriend's nana: Shu Uemura brushes and brush roll.

From my friend Helen and her man Howie: they made me my own Glossybox full of all these goodies from Lush, Soap & Glory, Dior, Collection, Bioderma, Essie and Thomas Sabo. 

From my friend Beanz: a MAC brush set in a stunning case; she also got me a beautiful vase.

From my friend Rachel: a super cute Hello Kitty jewellery stand; Models Own nail varnishes and Soap & Glory scrubs. 

Thanks again everyone, you're the greatest. I can't wait to get using all these wonderful gifties!!! I guess my greatest surprise present of all though has to be the acquisition of my lovely kittens.