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The Body Shop Christmas Gifts Blog Review


1.  Vanilla Bliss Reed Diffuser (£15)  |  2.  Shea Butter Up Duo (£7)  |  3.  Ginger Sparkle Shower, Scrub & Moisturiser Collection (£15)  |  4.  Cranberry Joy Bath Crystals (£12)  |  5.  Festive Hand Cream Trio (£12)  |  6.  The Sparkler - Dazzling Copper (£14)  |  7.  Chocomania Cupcake Gift (£5)  |  8.  Pudding Washball (£3)  |  9.  Deep Sleep Dreamy Pillow & Body Mist (£10)

I've been a massive fan of The Body Shop for what seems like forever!  ...Ever since I was very young and would go into just buy lip balms and those little coloured bath oil beads that you used to see everywhere!  It's no secret (especially with me having a beauty blog!) that I'm pretty obsessed with skincare and always love to try new things.  Christmas is my favourite time to try new products, you can use the excuse of having to go 'Christmas shopping' to get out there and hit the shops, but also winter is not kind to my skin - the cold weather really dries it out so I love to try scrumptious new products!  After browsing The Body Shop on my lunch break recently I came away with a massive list of Christmas gift ideas, and a few things I'd love myself!

The Body Shop is always perfect for gift sets, it's great that you can get everything from little stocking fillers to luxurious pampering sets.  I'm loving the new seasonal collection more than anything else right now!  The three main Christmas scents are gorgeous, Cranberry Joy, Vanilla Bliss and my favourite, Ginger Sparkle - think Starbucks gingerbread latte bottled!

One thing I didn't realise until I visited the store recently was just how amazing the Aromatherapy Collection is at The Body Shop, they have everything from relaxing shower gels to massage oil.  Top of my wishlist is the Deep Sleep Pillow & Body mist, ideal for winding down and pampering yourself over the sometimes stress holiday period!  The Chocomania range is the absolute opposite!  It's so amazingly chocolatey you can't help but be perked up by the yummy scent!

Have you tried any of The Body Shop Christmas Range?  Is there anything in particular that you think is a must have? Check out Christmas Collection at http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/

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*This post has been written in collaboration with The Body Shop
Samantha Chapman Real Techniques Expert Face Brush Blog ReviewSamantha Chapman Real Techniques Buffing Brush Blog ReviewSamantha Chapman Real Techniques Expert Face BrushSamantha Chapman Real Techniques Eyes Starter Set Beauty Blog ReviewSamantha Chapman Real Techniques Eyes Starter Set Blog Review
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush - £9.99
Real Techniques (Eye) Starter Set - £21.99

These aren't my first Real Techniques brushes and they certainly won't be my last!  To say I'm a fan is a real understatement.  I can't say I'll never look at any other brushes, but these certainly are my favourites at the moment.  They have been since I bought my first set, the Core Collection, and it was the Buffing Brush from this set that spurred me on to buy the Expert Face Brush!  I hadn't used anything else to apply foundation, tinted moisture or BB cream since buying the set (other than my fingers when I've been waiting for the brush to dry after being cleaned!), so thought the expert Face Brush would be a perfect back-up.

 This brush is a tiny bit thicker, with bristles that seem that tiny bit shorter than the Buffing Brush.  For me it means I have to work a bit harder to buff in my make-up, but it works really well when I want that bit more coverage.  The Expert Face Brush won't replace my beloved Buffing Brush, which I wish was sold separately, but having had the Buffing Brush for nine months now and it still being in good shape I'm not worried about having to replace it anytime soon anyway.  I'm happy that I've got the Expert Face Blush for when it's needed though.

 If I'm being totally honest, I picked up the Eye Starter Set pretty much just for the Deluxe Crease Brush - after constantly the Pixiwoo ladies using it to seamlessly apply under eye concealer!  It really is perfect for that!  I've always just used my fingers for concealer, and even though I still do sometimes when I'm feeling a bit lazy, I've found it's densely packed brisles  makes applying my Bobbi Brown creamer concealer a so much easier.  Where I used to really struggle to blend this concealer in and also keep a decent level of coverage, achieving a perfect finish is now a breeze!  I quite like the Base Shadow Brush for the same reason, but this is obviously also really great for shadow!  I actually use this for applying crease shadows and blending more than I do the Deluxe Crease Brush.  The other brushes are also really nice, I do find both the Pixel-Point Eyeliner Brush and Brow Brush a little thick for everyday make-up, but that's just my preference.  The sturdy bristles are perfect for that more dramatic look!

 When it comes to the the case/ holder, this is one thing that I feel is a really nice extra touch.  But truth be told, I've never used it,  maybe if I was a bit more organised it would get used!  I don't know, what do you think??

 Let me know in the comments below if you've used these brushes, what did you think?
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Fashion Blogger Republic Baroque Oasis Jacket



I know the photos aren't great, they were taken about 3:30pm in the north of England in Winter, so the flash wash needed unfortunately.  Luckily the colours are all true to life, so we can just ignore the dodgy shadows behind me!

Both the jacket and jumper are new.  I visited Oasis recently with the intention of picking up a bit of jewellery to spend the £10 voucher I picked up from Look Magazine.  Well straight away I spotted this quilted faux leather biker jacket and was immediately drawn to it, I don't have a decent black leather jacket (faux or otherwise) so thought it would make a good investment piece.  What closed the deal for me was the fact that the jacket was already reduced from £58 to £48, so with my £10 voucher on top it was quite a bargain!

I've been absolutely in love with all the glitzy, sequinned and baroque dresses in the shops at the moment, though I probably won't buy one unless I've got something to it wear it to.  This Republic jumper however can be worn to any occasion!  Not only did I get another little bargain (there's 25% off all Rebublic knitwear at the moment - enter OMGFREEZING at the checkout) but this jumper just might end being my favourite Christmas jumper!

I loved pairing these new wardrobe additions with some military style pants, and my new Zara clutch for a casual yet edgy look!

Oasis Quilted Faux Leather Biker Jacket  |  Republic Baroque Jumper  |  Topshop Military Trousers (old)  |  Zara Studded Clutch

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Fashion Blogger Republic Baroque Oasis Jacket
Fashion Blogger Republic Baroque Oasis Jacket Zara Studded ClutchUK Fashion Blogger Republic Baroque Jumper Oasis Jacket Zara ClutchUK Fashion Blogger Republic Baroque JumperFashion Blogger Republic Baroque Jumper
Primark Christmas Home SnowflakePrimark Christmas Home Snowflake

Primark have done really well with their Christmas home collection this year, and if I was a little less controlled I would have come home with a lot more bits!... I wasn't quite as lucky when it came to the clothes however!

I picked up the softest ever grey winter patterned throw!  I can't believe it was only £10, the quality is lovely.  I enjoyed snuggling up on the sofa with it watching X Factor this weekend!  New winter slippers are a must and I get a pair like this from Primark every year.  The quality seems even better this year, these slippers were only £6 but they still have a great thick cushioned sole, lovely and snuggly!  The final little thing I picked up for around the home was this cute little Snowflake Room Defuser.  The scent is supposed to be 'Xmas Spice' but it's really more of a sweet smell, think strong smelling marshmallows.  The smell is still lovely, but to me that didn't really matter... how cute is the little ceramic snowflake!

I'm definitely enjoying getting to the Christmas Spirit this year!
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