Woods of Windsor Blackberry & Thyme Gardeners Range

Woods of Windsors is a premium English lifestyle and gift brand and they recently launched their Blackberry & Thyme Gardeners Range which smells just incredible.

A gardener’s work is never done, with year-round maintenance and constant exposure to the elements, all too often our hands are neglected in the pursuit of creating the perfect garden. Woods of Windsor’s new Gardeners Range is formulated with extra conditioning and moisturising ingredients, to nourish those green fingers and restore smooth skin to hardworking hands. 

Whilst I don't have a garden, I do have pots outside on my terrace and spent a lot of time, planting, potting, pruning and picking fruits, vegetables and flowers and my hands do get really dry and scaly if I don't take of them. 

The Gardeners range has everything you need to ensure this does not happen.  Taking the theme of an English Country Garden to heart, these products combine green tea and ripe blackberry with the heart of rosemary, thyme mimosa and white jasmine which are enhanced with musk and amber. Within the collection there are four products - Moisturising Hand Wash (£6.99/350ml), Exfoliating Hand Scrub (£4.99/100ml), Nourishing Hand Cream (£5.99/100ml) and Intensive Hand Balm (£7.99/100ml) and they are all paraben free. I have been using three of the products and I even have a favourite.

The Moisturising handwash which is packaged inside a pump action bottle is really lovely. The first thing you notice is the Blackberry scent which is incredibly fresh and then that the handwash has a purple tint to it which foams and lathers when it comes into contact with water, this works to intensify that Blackberry scent but at the same time it awakens the Thyme scent too.  

This hand wash uses antibacterial and healing thyme oil and blackberry extract which is rich in anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids that help protect and moisturise.

Then we have the exfoliating hand scrub. It wasn't until we had an allotment that I realised such products existed and when you have spent all day digging and weeding, it is at that point you need to exfoliate your hands to rid them of horrid calluses that have formed. 

This scrub uses pumice to cleanse and remove ingrained dirt and when you massage into the skin you can feel the pumice working on the skin. There is also the inclusion of antibacterial and healing thyme oil and blackberry extract which is rich in anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids that help protect and moisturise.

Finally, we have the hand cream and like the other two products I have mentioned so far, it also uses antibacterial and healing thyme oil and blackberry extract, rich in anti-oxidants and essential fatty acids that help protect and moisturise but this time there is also the inclusion of Shea Butter. 

On the skin, this hand cream, which doesn't have a thick texture, just melts into the skin and it leaves behind a beautiful Blackberry earthy scent which is just divine.

These three products are just divine and for me, the stand out product is the exfoliating hand scrub, it is so gentle but so effective at what it does, that it is hard not to love it.  The entire range is simply delightful and it has a scent that everyone could and should adore.  

This was my first time using products from Woods of Windsor and having had the chance to look at the site, there is an incredible range of products to discover.

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4 Trendy Hair Care Tips for this Fall

With the end of the summer comes the beginning of fall where the wind is cooler, the weather is dryer and the trees are as vibrant as ever. Fall is the season to let your hair down and get rid of ponytails. It is the time of the year where it makes perfect sense to style your hair without worrying about humidity and rain. However, just like your summer wardrobe, you must also set aside your summer hair care routine to make way for your fall hair care routine. Fall is the prelude to winter so it is an absolute must that you are prepared for colder months. From hair care routine to hair styling, only the best quality products and tools can guarantee healthy hair during the fall season.

Here are four trendy hair care tips that you can add to your hair care routine this fall.

1. Use Hair Products Made from Natural Ingredients

Shampoo and conditioner are two of the most commonly used and equally essential products you use to take care of your hair. Natural products help effectively remove impurities, dirt, and chemicals that are left on your hair and scalp from using serums and moisturizers. Using natural products infuse natural oils and minerals into the hair follicles to prevent dry and brittle hair strands. Because of ever-changing weather, you have to think about the best hair care routine that will result in better condition over the long-term. As much as possible, avoid using products that are largely made of chemicals.

2. Moisturise your Hair

Summer usually helps your hair retain more moisture. During fall, it becomes harder to maintain a moisturized hair. While it is crucial to keep your hair clean by washing it regularly, shampooing can also strip your hair of its natural oils. To keep your hair looking healthy, put together and combat dryness, it is highly recommended to apply hair moisturizer regularly and massage it gently starting from the ends of your hair. Try to avoid applying moisturizer directly to your scalp.

3. Use Quality Hair Styling Tools

The colder months of fall make it more practical to use heat-activated hair styling tools. But don’t just use any tools. It is very important to invest in styling tools that will not damage your hair and cause more problems. A good quality hair curler, for instance, gives your hair that extra volume and bounce that is perfect for a nice afternoon stroll or an evening out. Don’t forget to apply a protectant on your hair strands before using a curler, straightener or a blow dryer to prevent any breakage.

4. Trim your Hair

Fall symbolizes a change in perspective, a new leaf if you will. The summer with all the great things it does for you can actually cause some serious problems with your hair. You experience split ends, tangled strands, and breakage all the time. Fall is the best time to rejuvenate and trim your hair off unhealthy and dry hair tips. And while you’re at your favorite salon, ask for a minimal hombre style or nice highlights that will truly stand out this season.

Do you have any hair tips?

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Dower & Hall London Entwined Triple Infinity Bracelet + Competition

Dower & Hall London is an exquisite Jewellery company whose designs are really quite unique and there is something for everyone within the collections.  This season Dower & Hall launch a brand new collection, from within their London based workshop and drawing upon over 25 years of jewellery design experience, comes the new Entwined collection.

I am quite picky when it comes to jewellery. I don't like over the top showy pieces and I like the unique and different and believe the jewellery you wear should represent who you are and match your personality.  There are of course pieces of jewellery that I adore and hanker after. I am quite obsessed with the Infinity sign, something I have been obsessed with for years and it stems back to my childhood and memories which right now are still too hard for me to share, but it is a symbol which means a lot to me.

Within the new collection from Dower & Hall there are some just beautiful designs and the one which stands out to me is the Entwined Triple Infinity Bracelet.  Described as being a Sterling Silver & 18ct Gold Vermeil Entwined Triple Infinity Bracelet, it features 3 delicate infinity symbols on a fine chain, finished with our quatrefoil catch. 

Representing eternal love, the infinity bracelet features our signature hammered finish that perfectly complements the curved shapes that this collection beholds.  The lovely people over at Dower Hall have given one of my readers a chance to win the bracelet shown above and all you need to do is use the Rafflecopter.  But before you enter there are a few rules:
This giveaway is open to UK only residents

• You must be aged 18 or have parental permission to enter because I will need your postal address.
• There is no cash alternative.
• All mandatory entries must be completed otherwise your entry will be null and void.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Top 6 Beauty Calendars Worldwide

We do pretty well for Beauty Advent Calendars here in the UK, the one I have done for 2017 (here) has 50 already and we are not even in October. However, there are so much more available if you are willing to pay import fee's and taxes from around the world and here are just some of them!

Sephora Winter Wonderland Advent Calendar - I managed to get my hands on the 2016 Sephora Calendar (here) and I thought it was really cute, this the 2017 version, is even cuter.

Inside the Calendar, you will be treated to 24 of Sephora's own products which include - makeup, skincare, gifts and accessories and it will be on sale at Sephora for around $45.

Skinstore 12 Miracles of Beauty - Skinstore are part of Lookfantastic and this is a limited edition calendar which features brands such as Caudalie, Dermalogica and Foreo.

Beautifully presented in a red and gold box and worth around $350 and it will retail for $149 and you can see it here.

12 Days of Ulta - One store we hear a lot about, other than Sephora, here in the UK is Ulta and it is famed for its bargain-priced Cosmetics.  A place many of my friends in the USA rave about.  

This 12 Days of Ulta contains 12 makeup products with everything from Nail Polish and Blusher to Mascara and Eye Shadow. This calendar costs just $18 and you can find it here.

Ole Henriksen 12 Days of Ole Glow Skincare - Priced at $69 but worth over $100, this calendar includes all the best products Ole has to show

Featuring 12 skincare essentials including bestselling Truth Serum® and Sheer Transformation® Perfecting Moisturizer to name just a few, it will be available from Sephora.

Atelier Cologne Advent Calendar - Discover the beautiful world of Atelier Cologne with this deluxe set featuring a wide assortment of pure perfume sprays, dabbers, and finely crafted soaps.

Each is hidden within the advent calendar case so you can discover a new fragrant delight each day as you countdown to the holiday season. This Calendar is on sale at Sephora for $49 here.

AMOREPACIFICMy 12 Days of Botanical Beauty - collection of 12 mini must-have's from Amore Pacific to give you glowing skin as you count down the holiday season.

Priced at $55 with a value of over $85, this calendar can be found at Sephora.

I love that there are so many beauty advent calendars available across the globe and some of these ones I really love the idea of, especially the Skinstore 12 days of Christmas.

Have you decided whether or not to grab an advent calendar this year?

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