Beauty, Bargains and Beyond

I recently used Vidal Sassoon Salonist to colour my hair and I have to say I am really impressed with this hair colour.    The unique thing about Vidal Sassoon Salonist is that it has a 2 step process. You apply the product to your roots first, leave for 20 minutes and then add a serum to the colourant and apply to your lengths and leave for another 10 minutes. Vidal Sassoon Salonist was relatively easy to apply to my roots, although I will admit that I did need help to apply it to the back of my head.    The rest of the application was easy and I can't believe it only took 10 minutes for the serum part of the application to take.  The instruction included with Vidal Sassoon Salonist could not be  clearer which was helpful. I love the fact that a brush is  included in order to help you paint your roots. This is a unique part of the product which I have never seen included with any other hair dye.  It's so different from any that I have used in the past a

I haven't written a book review before, usually because I buy books at charity shops and they are not very uptodate, but I wanted to highlight a couple of new books that I recently purchased as I am finding them very helpful in my quest to eat healthier and declutter my life. First of all there is Deliciously Ella . Ella Woodward writes one of my favourite healthy food blogs and she has now written a book full of more healthy recipes. To get a taster of what’s in the book just visit the Deliciously Ella blog. I am not much of a cook, but these recipes are so easy to follow and the results are fab. I am a bit of a junk food and chocolate addict, but even I am happy to switch out sweets and treats for Ellas raw brownies or chocolate mousse. Much of the ingredients are items that I have never bought before and I do have to visit health food shops to stock up which can be expensive, but it’s all used in so many of the recipes that it's worth the initial outlay.

These are my top 5 holiday destinations: Orlando, Florida - I have been loads of times over the years, but it's a place that I never get bored of as there is so much to do.  There's something new every time I visit.  My favourite places are Disney World and Universal Studios. Harry Potter Brought to Life at Universal Las Vegas - This is another place that I have visited a few times and I would love to go back to.  There is so much to do and the hotels are amazing.  The shopping's not bad either. New York New York Hotel Las Vegas New York - Yes I love the States - I have been to New York 3 times and I still feel like there is loads more to do.  I love to visit in November when it's crisp and sunny and some of the Thanksgiving decorations are starting to go up.  I love the fact that there seems to be a Sephora on every corner and also that there are so many familiar sights from movies. LA - I visited for the first time in 2013 and I can't w

I recently received a tube of Merumaya Integrative Effective Skincare Melting Cleansing Balm  in a You Beauty Discovery Box .   Merumaya is a British brand which is always great to see and you can read more about Merumaya  here . The melting cleansing balm is a nice product which is easy to use and does a good job of cleaning your skin.  You just need to use a small amount of the balm and massage it over your dry face and neck.  Add water and continue to massage it on your skin before removing it with a  muslin cloth.   It comes in a tube so there is no wastage and you aren't putting dirty fingers into the clean product and contaminating it like the balms that come in tubs. It's easy to apply and doesn't need to be rubbed in your hands first to melt  it like some balms. It removes make up and grime and your face feels really clean after using it without feeling dry and tight.  I love the smell as well, it's a light smell which doesn't overpower you.  All in

If you love Origins , or are interested in trying out some of their products, then now is a great time.  If you buy the Masks To Go (4 travel sized pods of Origins Clear Improvement Face Mask) which costs £8, you will receive a free sample of Modern Friction (15ml).  In addition, if you enter the offer code TAKE5 at the checkout, you will receive an additional 5 samples: Make A Difference Rejuvenating Moisturizer (1.5ml) Original Skin Renewal Serum (5ml) Plantscription Anti-Aging Cleanser (7ml) Plantscription Anti-Aging Treatment Lotion (7ml) GinZing Refreshing Face Mask (7ml) As if that wasn't enough you can also choose 2 additional sachet samples free with your order and postage and packing is also free. Photo from Origins.co.uk website The f ree Modern Friction face scrub 15ml with any Masks To Go set purchase is available while supplies last or until 22.03.15 at 11.58PM. No offer code required. Five free samples with any purchase at Origins.co.uk is ava

In the April 2015 Glamour Magazine (out now) you can pick up a free Balance Me product worth up to £12.  You can choose from the following: Super Moisturising Body Wash (worth £6) Pure Skin Face Wash (worth £11) Radiance Face Mask (worth £12) Tinted Lip Salve (worth £12) I think they are all well worth trying out, but I picked up the Balance Me Radiance Face Mask as I have never tried this product.  Glamour Magazine costs £2. Leighlee I bought this magazine  with my own money

I love Victoria's Secret underwear, although it can be a little pricey.  I was browsing in the  Victoria's Secret  store in the Trinity Centre in Leeds this weekend and noticed that the free reward card offer was back on.  Basically, if you spend over £10 you will receive a free reward card, which can be used to receive money off a purchase between 30th March and 28th April 2015.   Between those dates you can check the value of your card at the checkout and find out if it's worth £10, £50, £100 or £500 off you next purchase.  Obviously, most cards will be worth £10, but it's still a good deal to spend £10 and receive £10 off your next purchase. They did this offer at the end of 2014 and I used my reward cards to buy some of their great fragrance mists which ended up costing a couple of pounds. The reward card will be given out with all purchases of £10 or more between 26 February and 29 March 2015. Leighlee This is not a sponsored post

If you like Nails Inc nail polishes, then watch out for the April edition of Marie Claire (out now), as they are giving away a free Nails Inc nail polish with every magazine. There are 4 colours to choose from Fiesta (hot pink), Fashion (lilac), Fizz (pale pink) & Festival (nude) and they are all perfect for Spring.   Photo from Marie Claire Website These polishes have been created especially for Marie Claire and cannot be purchased anywhere else.  I love them all, but I think I will definitely buy the lilac and hot pink colour, although the pale pink and nude look really nice too. So tempting.  The polishes are worth £11 and the magazine costs £4.  Which colour will you pick up? Leighlee This is not a sponsored post

Now is the time to stock up at Cult Beauty as they are giving away a Free Spring Goody Bag worth £170, when you spend £90.  It's a great time (and excuse) to try out those brands that are a little on the expensive side, as you are getting 12 extra products included with your purchase.  The goody bags are limited so put your orders in as soon as possible to ensure you get one.   The goody bag contains: Verso Day Cream - 15ml Philip B Peppermint & Avocado Shampoo - 60ml Cult 51 Immediate Effect Serum - 3ml Makeup bag Oskia Renaissance Mask - 15ml Omorovicza Rejuvenating Night Cream - 15ml Grown Alchemist Vanilla & Orange Peel Hand Cream - Full Size David Kirsch Energy Bubbles - Single Sachet Odacite Vital Glow Serum Concentrate - Full Size Glamglow Brightmud Eye Treatment Eve Lom Cleanser & Muslin -  30ml Jouer Cosmetics - Kabuki Brush - Full Size You can also choose a couple of sachet samples at checkout. I love goody bags, so I can't wait to rece