July 2014 Glossybox UK/Ireland Box

It's a new Glossy month and this box is dedicated to America with a beautiful Stars and Stripes box dedicated to American beauty must haves .

Inside this pretty box we have...even more adorable wrapping.

Wait for it!!!! The Goodies!!!!!

This is an eye primer by Absolute New York . Can't wait to try this!!!

Detoxifying Mudd Mask by Pur Minerals. I love getting face masks in my beauty boxes. They are the perfect little treat !

Bellapierre lipstick in the shade Cat Walk.

This beautiful dusky pink shade has a creamy texture and the most delicious vanilla scent .... this makes it even more enjoyable to use. 

Broadway Nails imPress press on Manicure in the shade So , So Stellar

Carmex lip balm is a pretty well known brand of balm that is nourishing and reliable and really does soothe those chapped lips and leave them looking and feeling great in no time!

In My Mailbox

The first book I opened was this brand new book in the Booktown Mystery series by Lorna Barrett.Great series!

The next book I received is an ARC of Man At The Helm by Nina Stibbe

. This book is going to be published August 2014 by Penguin Viking 

Bedtime Book and Beauty

Baby Sleep Pillow Spray by thisworks.

Hand Repair by Liz Earle

Honey Trap by Lush

Murder of a Snake in the Grass by Denise Swanson 

Sweet Dreams x x x x x

Currently Reading

Hi guys! Hope you are all having a great week so far. I have been finding it hard to sit down and read recently so I have been relying on audiobooks to get my book fix from. I also have a few paperbacks to show you that I have begun .

First up are the three audio books it have been listening to.

Doll-baby by Laura Lane McNeal... If you liked The Help or A Little Princess then you might enjoy this! 

Midnight Crossroad by Charlaine Harris.... Not everything is as it seems in this town.........

Dead & Buried by Leighann Dobbs. ..... A Romantic Mystery series...I am enjoying getting to know these characters.

Chapter and Hearse by Lorna Barrett is part of the Booktown Mystery series that I adore... A must read for any book lover... A series set in a town of books.

Murder of a Snake in the Grass by Denise Swanson. This us part of the Scumble River Mystery series. If you gave not checked out this series then please do, you are going to love it !

Murder Buys a T-Shirt by Christy Fifield.. This book is part of the Haunted Souvenir Shop Mystery series. I am not familiar with this author or series so I can't wait to find out more. 

Society's Child My Autobiography by Janis Ian .Review

The first time I came upon this author was when a friend introduced me to the song Tea and Sympathy , I really loved her beautiful voice and the lyrics of her songs. I was thrilled when I then came across this book on audible.co.uk and it was narrated by Janis. Janis has a wonderful reading voice and between that and the incredible life she led it makes for the perfect escapist read. Janis is not someone who shys away from telling us the tougher parts of her life, she shares all with us and I liked her even more because of it. We got to see the glamour and the hiccups in her life and everything she met along the way ,the friends,the lovers ,the lyrics. I loved finding out where some of the lyrics came from, the things she was going through when she wrote others and the work involved in writing. Sometimes shocking but always a remarkable book that anyone would enjoy . Go read this immediately ! 

If You Were Me by Sheila O'Flanagan. Review.

I am a big fan of Sheila's books so I when I received this for review from Lovereading.co.uk I was thrilled!

In this story we meet Carlotta and Chris. They are a successful couple, both with great jobs but Carlotta's job, which involves a lot of travel, is proving to be a problem when she misses an important family event. Her future in-laws are not going to find it easy to let her forget  about this for a long time. This one day would alter her  feelings and the  road in life she had been heading towards when she meets a blast from the past. 

I loved reading about Carlotta, she is human , she makes mistakes. but she is really trying  to form some kind of bond with her future family which is what reading about her in-laws and their relationship so much fun to read about. Chris was one of those characters you love to hate and wish he would grow a backbone.

If you have ever wondered about the future... reminisced about relationships in the past... and what if's ...then this is the story for you. 

 

This is book is published this month and is now available from Lovereading.co.uk and all other good book stores. Please find  link below to this book.

http://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/11587/If-You-Were-Me-by-Sheila-O-Flanagan.html

June 2014 Powderpocket

Hi guys I am back with a fabulous box from Powderpocket ! We are back to the black box this month and inside are lots of treats :)

Here is this months magazine .

The Goodies !!!!! Yay!

The Body Shop Sheer Volume Mascara

Pixy lime Body Scrub. I can't wait to try this ! It smells like starburst lime sweets. Yum!

Sheisdo Advanced Body Creator. I have heard good things about this brand and I can't wait to give this a go. This had quite a strong alcohol scent to it which fades after it drys. This product does contain Alcohol. 

Dr Hauschka Almond Soothing Bath Essence.

Nia Intensive Restoring Facial Moisturing Balm. I had never heard of this brand before but I am keen to know more about it after reading what this balm can treat. Dry patches, sensitive skin , dehydrated skin. It is packed with lots of skin pampering goodies such as almond oil , vitamin E , and evening primrose to name but a few. It has a light aromatherapy scent to it . Very pleasant and nourishing on the skin .

Then we got this voucher for free eyebrow threading with the body shop in participating shops nationwide .

This is a truly great box again this month from PowderPocket. They are very consistent with the quality of their boxes and getting a box each month really feels like a treat which is the whole point.. Well that and to try new products ;) . Well done to this Irish Beauty Box Company for another awesome beauty goodie box . X x x x x