BirchBox!

So I was recommended to try Birchbox a while ago by a reader of my Blog, but at the time I hadn't really thought much about it.

Birchbox are basically a really great company which do something different. You pay £12.95 a month, and receive a really exciting package! Contained in this are 5 high brand beauty items. These can range from makeup, to haircare, to face creams, body creams and even bath and shower products!

You go online, create your own personalised profile, noting some of your preferences and complexion colours etc. and each month they select a range of samples to send you!

I know £12.95 may seem a lot, but I am really excited to give it a go- and it's always nice getting something unexpected in the post!

You can cancel the membership at any time, so I thought- why not! Also, they are offering FREE POSTAGE on the first box, making it only £10! (Enter code NEW14 at the checkout).

I will keep you posted with my views on my first box- but I'm really excited to have something really great to blog about each month (5 things even!!).

Visit Birchbox now!

First things First.... MISSGUIDED!

I'm really aware that all my previous posts have predominantly revolved around beauty/health tips, so I wanted to start the new year off with something different!

Missguided is an online clothing company who I have been religiously using for quite a while now- and I think they are FANTASTIC!

One of the most important aspects of online shopping for me is postage and returns. It is so frustrating dealing with a company who not only charge you extortionate amounts to send you your items, but also to return them! In this respect, this is where my love for ASOS also comes in (10% student discount, free postage, free returns- they've really got it in the bag!). Missguided offer free next day postage on orders over £40 if you order before 21:30, which is absolutely great and such a life saver sometimes. When returning a parcel, they deduct a £2.50 processing fee, which, yes, is slightly irritating- but it could be worse!

I absolutely adore ALL their clothes. They have great bargains and also higher priced special pieces which are beautiful. They often offer 20% discounts, and always 10% student discount which is fantastic. I definitely feel all their items are really reasonably priced and excellent quality for your money.

And most important of all, they have excellent customer service- really responsive and always process returns quickly!

Here are a few pictures of some of my recent purchases..... Definitely give them a go!

Nerina Rose Print Pencil Skirt £9.99

Ambuja Tartan Trousers £24.99

MY FAVOURITE: 

Dajca Tartan Swing Dress In Black £19.99

Samala Chiffon Cami Top In Lilac and Candy Pink £9.99

Kelsey Chiffon Strappy Jumpsuit In Black and Navy £24.99

alinka Floral Tailored A-Line Skirt £14.99

Visit Missguided

Right back to it...

So, I realise it has been a while since I last posted a blog. The end of last term at University became pretty hectic with numerous assignment deadlines within the last week, so I made the decision to put various things aside in order to complete my work!

I had a lovely break over Christmas, but now I am really keen to get back to writing and tell you about some of the great things that I have discovered in the last few months!

As you can see from my blogs at the end of last year, I have been really keen to get fit and really be the best I can be in terms of my health! I have really stepped this up this year, both with the motivation of my fellow housemates and friends and family at home I really hope that 2014 will be the year I feel truly happy in my own body! With so many things to look forward to, it would be such a shame to give up now!

I hope that this year I can really get back into the swing of things with my blog and really bring some great recipes, health and fitness tips, discount guides and product reviews to the table, so I really hope you enjoy reading.

So here goes..... to 2014!