The Body Shop 40% Off Discount Code!

The Body Shop is back with another amazing offer! They're offering 40% off online purchases with the discount code 4040VC. Back in January I took full advantage of the amazing discount on Body Butters, and stocked up on enough to last me for the next year, but 40% off is just too tempting to resist! The code expires on Monday 30th April so I may have a browse over the weekend and select some goodies! Will you be taking advantage of this offer? Any recommendations on which products to buy? 

Just enter the code 4040VC at checkout for 40% off The Body Shop products!

Biscuiteers Cupcake Mini Collection Tin

Aren't these biscuits just the loveliest creations? Not only is the tin exquisite with the pastel pink design and hand draw illustrations, the dainty little biscuits tucked away inside are delectable and almost look too pretty to eat! These sweet treats are from Biscuiteers, a site which offers a range of baked goods - ranging from biscuits to sweets and chocolates. The Cupcake Mini Collection caught my eye as I can't resist anything which is pretty and pink! Containing 9 perfectly baked and decorated handmade biscuits, these tins are the perfect gift, either for a loved one or as a treat for yourself. And they taste just as lovely as they look!

The Biscuiteers Cupcake Mini Tin is available to buy from www.biscuiteers.com

Neom Inspiration Organic Reed Diffuser

I've recently been enjoying experimenting with the world of home fragrance, finally utilising all the scented candles I'd collected over the years but for some reason had never used (truth be told I think I bought them simply because they looked pretty). Although scented candles are lovely, they only release their fabulous fragrance when lit, which means they're something of an evening only indulgence. But wanting our home to smell fresh and fragrant all day long, I was looking for alternatives, and Reed Diffusers were the perfect solution. Once popped into the oil, the natural reed sticks absorb and gradually diffuse the scent into your home. Neom Inspiration Organic Reed Diffuser combines Violet, Chamomile and Cedarwood in a beautiful glass bottle to create a luxurious and indulgent home fragrance. There's nothing like getting home after a long day and being greeted with a soft scent to help you relax! Which are your favourite home fragrances?

Neom Inspiration Organic Reed Diffuser has an RRP of £32 and is available to buy from John Lewis and Selfridges

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Life in Instagram - Shabby Chic Interiors Edition

1) Shabby chic shed door 2) Shabby chic loveliness 3) Spring blooms 4) A sweet little bird box 5) Shabby chic coffee table book 6) Laura Ashley clock 7) Lily Flame Blush Scented Candle 8) Shabby chic gardening set 9) Fresh flowers 10) Shabby Chic Kitchen 11) Vintage Love EDT 12) Orly Prelude to a Kiss Nail Polish

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Beauty Blog Link Love

Check out these "Lust, Caution" inspired custom OCC Lip Tar mixes on My Funny Valentine, packaged with a lip brush applicator!

Phyrra does a wearable bright pink video tutorial with BftE Cosmetics.

A product that applies like a gloss, wears like a stain, and pH-adjusts like a grade school chemistry experiment is too good to be true - right? Find out if it is (or isn't) on theNotice.

Is OPI Just Spotted the Lizard really a dupe fore Chanel Peridot? Read polish insomniac's post to find out!

Prime Beauty tests out Laura Mercier's Limited Edition Belle Nouveau, a "new beautiful" diversion from the neons so popular this spring.

How do the Sleek Eau La La Eyeliners hold up against other famous brands, like Urban Decay and MUFE? Musicalhouses puts them to the test, and pits them against each other!

Ever undertaken a seemingly hopeless hunt for that elusive limited edition product that you just had to have? Lydia proves that good things come to those who wait after finding Guerlain's Cruel Gardenia Meteorites Illuminator.

Tracy at Beauty Reflections finally has Mediterranean light every day thanks to Guerlain Meteorites Perles d'Azur by Emilio Pucci!

Take a look at BUXOM's new Color Choreography Eye Shadow in Tango over at Makeup, Beauty and More.

If there's anything better than new Dior lipstick, it would be new Dior lipstick and nail polish! Join Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed in admiring the beauty of the new Dior Addict Extreme Lipsticks and Colour Blocked polishes!

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Want to update your hair colour this spring? Miss Beauty Nerd is giving away two Nutrisse Mousse Nourishing Colour Foams for wannabe redheads and blondes!

Schwarzkopf got2b play it straight

If you struggle with frizzy, wild or out of control hair, Play It Straight - the first straightening blow dry kit  from got2b - could be the perfect solution. The semi-permanent solution tames tresses in two simple smoothing and sealing steps, leaving you with sleek, straight hair that will last up to 10 washes. The formula contains a special protein which helps loosen the bonds that make hair unmanageable, with added keratin, silk and wheat proteins to care for and condition your hair. Sounds to me like the cheaper alternative to the Brazilian Blow Dry!

Schwarzkopf got2b play it straight is priced at £6.00 RRP and is available now from Boots, Superdrug, Amazon, Asda and Savers

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La Maison de Senteurs Orange Hand Wash & Lotion

Having pretty soaps, hand washes and lotions is one of life's little pleasures, so as soon as I spotted this lovely glass bottle hand wash and lotion set from Marks & Spencer, I knew it would be perfect for our shabby chic style bathroom. From the La Maison De Senteurs range which offers a range of soft scents, I chose Fleur d'Orangia - a delectable combination of sweet orange and petitgrain which leaves hands smelling fresh and feeling super soft. The packaging gives the products a luxurious touch, and the yet the price is a very reasonable £5.00 per bottle. I also couldn't resist treating myself to some other lovely products from the range which I shall be reviewing soon! Which are your favourite hand washes?

La Maison De Senteurs Orange Hand Wash and Lotion are priced at £5.00 each and are available to buy from Marks & Spencer

Zara Leopard Shirt with Studded Collar

This Zara Leopard Shirt caught my eye as soon as I stepped into the store recently. I've got quite a collection of shirts - they're the ultimate piece of clothing for a smart/casual look and they're so versatile I believe you can never have too many! I love how this one is simple in design, with the leopard print and gold studded collar and cuffs making it a little different. I'm planning on wearing it with my American Apparel Disco Pants or a black tube skirt, although it would also look great paired with shorts and jeans. What do you think?

Hair Decisions

(My various hair colours & lengths over the last few years)

I'm in a bit of a hair predicament. I'm stuck in a hair rut and I'm wondering whether to dare to try something a bit different or stick with my trusted style. I'm tempted to try something a little shorter as I've always had long locks (the shortest I've gone for years was for our wedding when I had a good 5 inches lopped off!) I love Mollie King's hair - loose curls and a chic length. Yet just when I think I've decided I'll go for the chop, I find myself looking longingly at the Kardashian's luscious long hair.

I'm also wondering where to go in terms of colour. I've been brunette for the most part of my life, dabbling in mahogany tones as a teenager and most recently ombre hair which has nudged me into blonde for the first time since I was a child. I'm either going to experiment with an all over blondette look, or resort back to being brunette. What to do you think?

(My current hair inspiration)

Clarins Joli Rouge Perfect Shine Sheer Lipstick - Pink Coral

Clarins Joli Rouge Perfect Shine Sheer Lipstick in Pink Coral is the perfect colour for spring. The Sheer Shine formula combines the gentle colour and shine of a lip gloss with the creamy texture of a lipstick to create a highly moisturising yet long wearing lip product. Pink Coral is such a lovely delicate colour - peachy coral with subtle gold reflects which adds to the lustrous finish. The mango butter in the formula really plumps and hydrates the lips, leaving them soft and supple. My current favourite everyday lipstick!

 Clarins Joli Rouge Sheer Lipstick is priced at £17.00 and available to buy from Boots, Debenhams and feelunique.com

L'Occitane Pivoine Delicate Shimmering Powder

I've already fallen in love with L'Occitane Pivoine Delicate Lipstick and now here is another beautiful limited edition product from L'Occitane's new collection - L'Occitane Pivoine Delicate Shimmering Powder. The packaging is gorgeous; ultra feminine and perfect for displaying on the dressing table! The powder is easily dispensed from the glass bottle via the retro puff, delivering a finely milled mist of illuminating powder, which is gently scented with a delicate combination of rose petals, peony and Lily of the Floral. A soft, feminine scent which is ever so subtle. The powder gives a delicate pink and silver shimmer to the skin, ideal for catching the light and giving skin radiance. A lovely product to use on the decolletage and legs for luminosity.

L'Occitane Pivoine Delicate Shimmering Powder is priced at £22 and is available to buy from  L'Occitane, Debenhams and John Lewis from April

Beauty Blog Link Love

Beauty's Bad Habit Blog goes a little wild with her loud and proud 80's inspired make-up look!

Musicalhouses takes a look at Sleek Blush by 3, the three-in-one blush compact that's set to be a hit!

Phyrra builds, swatches, and reviews her own Build Your Own Palette by Urban Decay!

This week at theNotice, Rae talks Viva Glam - but she's not alone. Don't miss her Viva Glam V swatches, FOTD, & review, and be sure to check out the shade on the rest of the Lipstick Bandits as well!

At Musing on Beauty, Mariella falls in love with Nars Radiant Tinted Moisturizer - a first for a foundation addict like her! Find out why she's liking it so much.

The Pink Sith weaves a fairy tale around Rouge Bunny Rouge Color Burst Lipstick in Word Of Mouth, but is it a happy ending?

K from Beautifully Addicted To has a go at her first BB Cream with Missha BB cream.

Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed takes the Essie spring collection out for a test drive - will the delicate lights and vibrant brights help bring on the warmer weather? We can only hope!

Need some help with your shadow blending? Kajal Couture shares her fave blending shadows that help achieve a perfectly blended eye look.

Is Tracy at Beauty Reflections turning into a gloss girl? Check out her Sephora Volume Booster Gloss Serum review.

At Eyelining Obsessions, Claire explores her love/hate relationship with Vichy Dermablend Corrective Foundation.

Has Shannon at Lipstick Musings finally found the perfect eye shadow in Fyrinnae's Te Amo? Stop by for swatches and an eye of the day and see what you think!

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Make up Forever recently launched the Rouge Artist Natural Lipstick line! Do you want to try one? Visit Spiced Beauty to win.

Whooga Ugg Boots

For a moment I thought we had left the nine months of bitterly cold weather behind us and I was celebrating the fact I could wear open toed shoes again. But we were merely teased with a couple of days of sunshine and with icy temperatures here once again, it's back to the practicality of snug boots. I was sent a pair of Whooga Ugg Boots at the beginning of the year and they've seen me through the worst of the weather. They were also my saviour when an intense day at LFW left my poor feet thoroughly blistered, and they were the only shoes which nursed my feet and didn't cause more pain. Although I'm not a fan of these boots as a fashion statement, they can't be beaten when it comes to keeping toes cosy on a cold day, and as someone prone to chilblains, these babies have kept my feet well protected. Plus they're perfect for those lazy days when comfort is key. 

I read a few reviews advising to go a size smaller when ordering, and as I vary between a size 5 and 6 as it is, I thought it safer to follow the recommendations so I ordered the smaller size. They fit perfectly - snugly encasing my foot in the springy merino inner fleece. With a suede reinforced heel and a high grip sole, these boots have been designed to last, so they won't be any of that annoying squashed heel syndrome I often see girls sliding about in! 

The Tall Chestnut Whooga Ugg Boots have an RRP of £155 (although currently on offer for £89!) and are available in a variety of colours from www.whooga.co.uk