Raspberrygrape Vintage Ring

Since my favourite ring that used to live on my middle finger has basically died a horrible death, I have become more and more into costume jewellery rings. Especially vintage looking ones.

So when Raspberrygrape.com asked me to review one of their pieces I jumped at the chance to nab one of their turquoise vintage rings.

Vintage Style Turquoise Ring* 

It came all lovingly packaged in tissue paper and a little card thanking me for my interest, which I through was such a nice touch and showed Lauren (raspberrygrape) really took the time with it and cared about it.

I love the shape of this ring, it's just so girly! And I do love girly... I also love the colour of the stone. It just goes with SO much including my lovely creamy dresses (which I seem have an abundance of...)

I also love the fact that it isn't too big as I'm just getting back into my ring fetish...

Unfortunately it was broken when it came in the post :( the back was apart from the front, I managed to slot it together for these photos but it now needs to be super glued - obviously not raspberrygrape fault... Definitely the post mans fault!

Raspberrygrape is a tiny company with some really cute, gorgeous pieces. It is rather unique and Lauren has some really equilectic collection. I desperately want to buy myself a bracelet with my name spelled on it... And it doesn't cost a fortune! It is so reasonable. I would definitely recommend them - just make sure your postie is a jewellery lover as well though!

What do you love from Raspberrygrape?

Seaside Peaches

During our lovely sunny weekend, a couple of my girls and I decided to head over to Bournemouth and spend the day in the sun as I'd been stuck in the office all week (boo!)

I wanted to wear something light and girly for the day so I popped on one of my favourite summer dresses...

dress TOPSHOP
belt H&M
sunglassses ACCESSORIZE
bag H&M
sandals ACCESSORIZE

Unfortunately, everything in this post is old apart from the sunglasses which I've provided a link to. Sorry!

This dress is seriously cute and I kept accessories to a minimum as it was so hot - it really didn't need much. It's very flattering and a really cute summery colour. It has a lovely anglais effect which I really love. Just so girly and cute. It's a really flattering dress, pulling in at the waste making it look somewhat tiny (hello miracle).
It does however make my boobs sit up and say "hello!" in a big way... Which is very polite of them but still...

Had a lovely day with the girls and loved Bournemouth - had some yummy lunch, walk along the pier, ice cream and played mini golf (I, of course, won woop!) Perfect girly, sunny day out :)

If you'd like to know where any of the girls outfits are from just ask and I'll be sure to find out for you :)

How did you spend your sunny weekend?

Herbalife NouriFusion Multi Vitamin Cleanser

As recently posted here I have fallen for Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish, but when I was give the opportunity to try something else I thought why not!

Herbalife NouriFusion MultiVitamin Cleanser £15.65*

I was sent the normal to oily version of this product, which is perfect for me as I can get quite oily skin. This one is a foaming gel contains tea tree and eucalyptus oil. There is a normal to dry version as well which is more of a cleansing lotion and contains olive oil, sweet almond and jojoba.

This has a gel-like consistency, which is clear, and you put onto your skin, like you would any cleanser and rub in - this is where it turns more into its foam.

It has a really clean smell, very fresh which is really nice and really goes with the natural elements to the product.

You then remove the cleanser as usual. It removed all my make up, not so much my eye make up but if I'm honest I'm very wary about putting cleansers over my eyes.

I think this was a little bit harsh for my skin, just because it seemed to dry it out, but then the normal to dry might be a little less harsh for me.

It is a really nice product... If you are interested in organic, all natural products I would recommend looking into the brand.

And I think Arthur likes the packaging...

Don't worry.... No products were tested on Arthur!

Have you tried Herbalife yet?

His Favourite

The boy decided to be a gentleman and take me out for dinner on Wednesday night, so I thought as a 'thank you' I would wear his favourite dress of mine...

dress H&M (old)

wedges TOPSHOP (old)

sunglasses ACCESSORIZE

bag NEW LOOK (old)

ring PIA (old)

bangle MUM MADE

bracelet & charm LINKS OF LONDON

Firstly I would like to apologise for the dress as it CLEARLY needs ironing, however the boy was rushing me as he was hungry so I didnt have time to iron it after it's been all creased in my wardrobe.

Bad blogger.

I have this dress in this pattern and another one which I am sure I'll be posting about at some point this summer.

If I remember correctly it was about £15 (?). It's so comfy and really easy to just relax in or dress up as you can see here. My only thing about it - when you stand directly in the sun you can see through it, not completely, just the outlines - but still!

The ring I don't think I have shown you all before... It was a present from the boy on our 2 year anniversary (we are over 4 years now...) and I really love it. It's blue topaz which is my birthstone (and blog name!)

Unfortunately it is all cracked at the back so I can't wear it as much as I used to.

These sunglasses are one of my newest finds... My lovely Mummy bought them for me when we had a little girly shopping trip. I have been after a pair of wayfarers for SO long but found none that suited - until now, so my Mummy treated me and I haven't stopped wearing them since :) They have turned into my summer must-have!

What's your boys favourite outfit? Have you found your summer must-have yet?

Benefit Wishlist

As with all girl, I love all Benefit products - they just seem to work. However, it takes a lot to make me bite the bullet and buy beauty products that are above a certain price just in case they don't work... So I make wishlists instead...

Here is my Benefit Wishlist

#1 - hello flawless oxygen wow foundation £24.50 (in Believe in Me)

I've been using a sample of this for the past week or so and I am falling more and more in love with it. I have always wanted a foundation that doesn't look like a foundation, and I seem to have found it in this. It brightens my skin and gives flawless coverage. I really do love it - may have to invest soon!

#2 - they're real! mascara £18.50

I have had SUCH amazing things about this product and have been dying to give it a go. One of the things that makes me really want to try it is the fact that it doesn't smudge - which is something I really need in a mascara. It lengthens, curls, volumises, lifts and seperates - sounds perfect to me!

#3 - watts up soft focus highlighter £24.50

If anything I'm just intrigued by this product... It's had such a great reviews on their site and I just want to see what it does! You apply this highligher to cheekbones and then blend with the spongy bit to give you a champagne glow. Anything with 'champagne' has to be good, right?

#4 - the POREfessional £23.50

This product doesn't really need much intro as it has been making the rounds in blogger world... I have been trying to find the perfect primer so I would love to give this a go and a try - may have to go my local shop and ask for a sample. Have heard mixed reviews about this so am hoping it excels my expectations!

If anyone would like to send me any of these I would love you forever (i joke of course... unless you want to send me some!)

I would love to hear some of your views on these products if you have tried them or if you recommend any other Benefit products...

Have you used these before? Do you recommend anything else?