Hey Beauty Buddies…
It’s Frrrriiiiiiday *dramatic air punch* Yes, the weekend is upon us & the sun is shining – what more could we ask for?! Okay maybe a glass or two of something strong and fizzy but that’ll come later in the evening 😉 I’m in such a cheery mood as not only is it two whole glorious days of no alarm clock bleating in my ear at an ungodly hour of the morning, but I can finally muster up a bit of free time to sample some gorgeous goodies that arrived on my doorstep a few days ago. My poor neighbours must be well accustomed to my regular screeches of excitement as I recently won an amazing giveaway from the lovely Anne over at Doves & Roses, however on Wednesday afternoon yet another burst of squeals ricocheted off the walls as my giveaway package arrived a little earlier than anticipated.
So wanna know what the postman brought? Here goes…
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Chanel lipstick
After excitedly tearing through the neatly wrapped individual little parcels, the first thing I clasped my mitts on was a delectable Chanel Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour in shade 444 Gabrielle. This rich ruby red is going to be the perfect companion for nights out or by simply just livening up a muted makeup menu by adding a touch of royal red. Isn’t it beeeeeeautiful?
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Mini Chanel Makeup Purse
This darling little mesh bag is perfect for discretely carrying my essential makeup must-haves on a daily basis. It’s the ideal size to pop into any purse.
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Bourjois Cream Blush
Cream blushes are something I consistently adore wearing. For my pale and (almost) translucent skin tone they work a treat by adding a dewy healthy glow without looking harsh or unnatural. Considering I’m a huge fan of Bourjois I was literally hugging this teeny little compact that comes with its very own miniature mirror.
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Catrice Eyeshadow Palette
Possibly one of the nicest range of blush toned shadows I’ve seen. This Absolute Rose Eyeshadow palette by Catrice Cosmetics in ‘010 Frankie Rose To Hollywood’ is the perfect bend of soft shimmering pink tones. Considering these are the colours I regularly magnetise too (hence my undying love for the Naked 3 palette) I cannot WAIT to treat my eyes to a skimming of these sweet shades.
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The Body Shop Lipgloss
If you haven’t tasted this flavour already then by George you’re missing out. This has got to be one of the most taste bud tingling, sassily scented glosses I’ve ever tried. Considering I’ve always been a HUGE fan of the body shop I’m surprised I haven’t indulged in this flavour sooner, but wow oh wow am I glad I’m the proud owner… it. is. aaaahmazing.
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So there we have it guys, my fun box of giveaway goodies. A huge thank you to the lovely Anne for hosting such a super-duper giveaway, I really am chuffed to bits… not to mention a little woozy at the excitement of taking ownership of such a gorgeous array of products.
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If you haven’t already checked out Doves & Roses yet then I suggest you take a virtual hike over asap. Anne’s blog is crammed full of product reviews and goodies to make even the most sophisticated of cosmetic consumer swoon!
Wishing y’all a fun filled weekend chums…
I’m so jealous Karen! AMAZING giveaway to have won. That Chanel lippie is the most beautiful red! Would love to hear your thoughts once youve tested it out! xx
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Aren’t I so blooming lucky?!?! hehe Yes, the lippy is just amazing, I cannot wait to try it out *swoon* Will pop a little FOTD post up and show you what it’s like huni 🙂 X
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SO lucky! And I’ll keep my eye out for that FOTD, it’s a beautiful colour 🙂 xx
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Awwwh thank you huni, I’m hoping to test it this coming weekend 😉 hehe Hope you’re keeping as well as can be lovely lady Xo xo
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Ooh I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Hope your Monday’s going good lovely, let me know how you are x
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I sure will 🙂 It is indeed – enjoying the evening sunshine whilst tapping away on the laptop, not bad at all 😀 hehe XXXX
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Beautiful! What a wonderful prize to win xx
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I wholeheartedly agree Zoe 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend Xo
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You too Karen 🙂 xx
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Nice! That shadow palette looks fab.
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Isn’t it lovely 🙂 Thanks for stopping by X
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That Chanel lipstick!! ☺
CANDICE | BEAUTY CANDY LOVES
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I know – it’s amazing right?! hehe 🙂 X
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I’m all about the red lipstick at the moment – can’t get enough of it! I also swear by Bourjois Cream Blush – it’s one of my favourite makeup bag items!
I hope you have a very HAPPY Friday *Dramatic air punch* <- Sorry, I just had to do that! 😉 xxx
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Haaaaaa, your comments never fail to ignite a giggle huni!! Glad I ain’t the only one air punching today lol Isn’t the red lovely?! I honestly cannot wait to test drive it Amanda 😀 Wishing you a fab weekend lovely *hugs* xo
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Thank you! I think I might rock a bit of red lippy today…it’s the weekend, it would be rude not to! 😉
Have an amazing weekend, too! *hugs* xx
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Oh why not eh 😉 I was hoping to try mine out too but got sidetracked by shades of eyeshadow that wouldn’t do it any justice at all lol Hope you rocked that red lovely!!! 😀 Xo
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I tend to shy away from eye-shadows these days – I recall in horror, how I used to colour in my eyelids rainbow coloured, using every eyeshadow I owned – yep, not a good look… Mind you, I got a few looks! (Not of the good variety though!)
This was in school, when I first started experimenting with makeup. I like to think my makeup skills have improved somewhat. And you can’t go wrong with a red lippy! 👄
Have a great day! I hope the sun is still shining ☀️xx
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Wow that must have looked rather interesting huni – is it wrong I’m having a good giggle at that Amanda?!?! lol
Oh I used to pile on pressed powder when I first found makeup, the compacts I went through was unnatural haha
I should hope they have as you look gorgeous – not a hint of multicoloured lids about you 😀
Sun still shining here – hope the same there too lovely XXX
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Oh my gosh that lipstick is just stunning! What a great giveaway! xx
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Isn’t it beautiful Jo?! Very lucky gal to have received it! Have a wonderful weekend huni & thanks for stopping by ❤ XXX
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So happy to see that everything arrived in one piece. I really obsessively wrapped everything and prayed for a safe arrival 😉
Still so happy that you won my little giveaway and I could send to goodies to one of my best blogging buddies. I look forward to seeing you wear that red lippy Miss Karen!
Happy friday and hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
xxx Anne
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You done an awesome job at the wrapping Anne… I also done a less awesome job at opening as my excitement could NOT be contained lol
I’m so happy too Anne, and the little card was so lovely – shall keep that on my pin board 🙂 I’ll be posting pics of the lippy look sometime soon *eeeeep* Happy weekend chum XXXXXX
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That’s the way it should be 😉 It is why I love the tissue paper, makes a very satisfying sound when you shred it looking for goodies 🙂
Hope you have a great weekend as well 😀
xxx Anne
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Yes, the fussling of it just adds to the anticipation Anne lol lol XXX
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Congratulations Karen! The items you received all look beautiful ❤ x
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Aren’t they gorgeous Chanelle?! 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by and have a super weekend huni Xo
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So gorgeous Karen! Hope you have a super weekend too 🙂
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Congrats Karen! Everything look so nice! You so deserve this beautiful giveaway prize! 🙂 I hope you will enjoy your weekend trying out your new goodies. I love Anne’s blog! She is such a gem 😉 Xxxx
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Awwh thank you so much Katie – I was so excited to hear I’d won, honestly I couldn’t believe it as I very rarely win things lol She really is a gem indeed – as are you!! Such supportive blog buddies Xo
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Now I want to see what that beautiful lipstick looks like on you! 😉 I hope that you will post pictures on IG or wear it in a video sometime. 🙂 You know you’re very much a gem too! You’re always so supportive as well! Xo
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Awwwh thank you so much Katie 😀 I can’t wait to wear it… hopefully this weekend coming I’ll give it a whirl and take some piccies for you to see 😉 hehe Oh yes I could wear it in a video too! Great idea!!!! Hope you’re having a great day lovely lady ❤ XXXXXXX
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Oh good! I am just dying to see it on you! 😀 I am weird I know haha! My day is going all right. I am running a bit slow today but not too bad. I was up early this morning for a bit but then that ended when I went back to sleep lol. Now I just get to do some laundry today. Oh fun! lol. I hope you’re having a great day too lovely! ❤ XXXXXXX
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Noooo you’re not weird at all silly moo!!! 😀 Glad your day is going as well as can be huni, just make sure you rest plenty!!! Don’t over do it with the laundry!!! As for me I have the feet up and catching up a little on a few comments before off to bed – soooo darn tired as up from 4:30am *yawn* early mornings finish me off lol X
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Oh yes! It’s probably night time there. Its still in the afternoon here. I haven’t started on the laundry just yet. I have been procrastinating and reading blogs of course lol. I will probably just do one load at a time and I will pace myself. I hope you get a goodnight’s sleep tonight! That’s way early! X
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Procrastinating are reading blogs sounds a much better plan for now 😀 Just right with the one load at a time plan 😉 Thanks lovely, I’m looking forward to sleep too XXX
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You’re welcome Karen! Well the laundry didn’t get started…maybe tomorrow haha! I ended up using my energy to make myself look somewhat presentable because I have felt so frumpy lately lol. Well I hope you get that sleep then. Ttys!! XXX
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The laundry can always wait… taking the time to feel great is so much better 😉 you always look gorgeous huni so no frumpy thoughts allowed 😀 XXXXX
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Awe you’re so sweet Karen! Thank you so much! 😀 XXXXX
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So welcome huni 🙂 Xxxx
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So jealous this post got me feeling all kinds of envy! Those cream blushes are amazing contemplating buying one after seeing this since I haven’t purchased one is years!! Thanks for the brilliant post thoroughly enjoyed xx
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Aren’t they lovely goodies Rachael?! I’m so excited to try the cream blush, it looks such a beautiful shade! so glad you enjoyed it huni, thank you so much for stopping by. Have a super weekend ❤ XO
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they really are! you lucky duck! enjoy them! have a fabulous weekend too xx
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Awwh thank you so much lovely & right back at ya ❤ XXXXXX
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Omg what a great giveaway to have won! Congrats Karen!!! Everything looks amazing 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend and play with all your beautiful new things ❤ xoxo Janet
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Oh I know Janet – I really was so darn lucky!!! My first Chanel lippy too – feels extra special 😀 hehe Can’t wait to try them out – as long as I don’t get too excited and end up over doing it… lol Wishing you a wonderful weekend too lovely *hugs* XXXX
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Wow what a wonderful lot you won, Karen! The gloss sounds amazing too, I can’t wait eat, I mean find and wear it haha!
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I got so lucky Kaily and I rarely win anything so this floored me as it was my 2nd giveaway win since Christmas! Very lucky lady 🙂 hehe
I’m telling ya huni, it takes a whole LOT of friggin will power to stop yourself emptying the contents of that little tube – the smell is incredible!! Not to be applied when hungry or it will go missing… what a story for the Emergency Room right?! haha X
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Bahahaha 🙂 Maybe 2015 is your year of luck!
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So far so good Kaily lol lol xxx
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Those are some awesome little goodies! The Bourjois blush and the Chanel lipstick and mini purse are so cute! I hope and know you will have fun with these goodies!! 😀 and yay for winning the giveaway! Xoxo
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Thanks so much Leah, I really am so darn lucky to have won them!!! Can’t wait now to try them all out hehe XO
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That lipstick is sooooo heavenly!! What an awesome giveaway. Enjoy the weekend, Karen ❤
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Isn’t it fab Mil?! I love it 🙂 You too huni – hope it’s a relaxing one! X
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That Chanel lipstick is gorgeous! I also love cream blushes!! What a fabulous Friday treat! ❤
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Isn’t it lovely?! 🙂 I’m a huge fan too – they’re so dewy and natural looking! I absolutely agree – hope you have a fab weekend huni X
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Hope you have a fabulous weekend, as well! Enjoy! xo ❤
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Thanks huni, I sure did – hope you had a fab one too 🙂 XXXXX
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How exciting! Everything looks gorgeous here especially the Chanel lipstick – enjoy Karen! 🙂 xxx
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It really does – the lippy is beautiful! Thanks so much Rachel 🙂 Have a lovely weekend XXX
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You too Karen! 🙂 xxx
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Oooh look at all of that Channel! So jealous right about now! 😉 Everything looks gorgeous! Enjoy!
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lol – feeling rather lucky I must say Jen 😀 I will surely try my best to huni – hope you’re keeping as well as can be *hugs* Xo
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I am quite literally drooling over that blush! It is such a perfect spring color! Though I always feel as though I look funny when I wear blush 😛 I hope all is well!
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lol Isn’t it lovely Cyndel 🙂 I’m so darn chuffed with it!! Really? Haaaa that’s quite strange, I’m sure you look lovely with it! Hope all is well with you too huni, how is uni? Are you enjoying as much as you can? 🙂 XXXX
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The Chanel lipstick looks awesome! Have you tried it out yet? Jo x
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Doesn’t it just Jo?! 😀 No unfortunately I haven’t – hoping to this weekend coming so promise to take some piccies & report back on how much I love it!!!! lol Hope you’re keeping well lovely 🙂 Xo xo
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Congrats! Everything looks awesome!
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Thanks so much Cos 😀 I really was chuffed to bits at everything – lucky lady hehe Hope you’re keeping well huni ❤ XXX
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I desire evrythingggg ohmygoodnessss ♡ that Chanel lipstick looks dangerous! 😉
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lol lol it sure is… especially for the purse strings now I’m hooked!! Thanks for stopping by lovely 🙂 XXX
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