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ACHICA Blog Review
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I love the TK Maxx home department, but hate the idea of rummaging through the often jumble-sale style stores for the small chance of finding a little gem!  I was recently introduced to the gorgeous luxury online store ACHICA, which has fast become my new addiction!  No more rummaging through rails and shelves, or being disappointed that a gorgeous item is damaged - something which always happens to me in TK Maxx!

ACHICA is a members only store that offers fabulous brands at discounted prices.  I have to admit that 'members-only' made me think twice, but it's free to join and literally takes 5 seconds to get set up!  With departments spanning everything from home and garden furniture to electrical goods, fashion, food and travel, there is actually something for everyone!  The site works by offering daily shopping promotions, for which you can choose how often you receive e-mail notifications.  The promotions last around 72 hours so you have to be quick if you see something you like, and with  new brands added every day it doesn't take too long to end up hooked!

I've put together a few of the items that I'm watching at the moment.  The Rituals Candle is one of the best examples of the bargains you can find on ACHICA.  Though usually £16.50, you can pick this fig candle up for only £8.50 on ACHICA.com.  The furniture and home accessories departs are my absolute favourite though, it's as if everything has been picked out for my dream house!

Have you ever had a browse around ACHICA?  Let me know if you've picked up any amazing bargains?

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Don't you just love a bargain!  I picked up this Aztec Jacket in TK Maxx last November for £25 about a week later I spotted it on the AX Paris website about a week later for £55, I love AX Paris but I'm so happy I found the coat in TK Maxx first!  Luckily enough for any of you guys that like this jacket, as TK Maxx stock changes all the time, AX Paris not have the jacket on sale!

The coat actually comes with a lovely black fur collar but, despite the cold weather, some days I just fancy wearing it - it's handy that it's detachable!  There is also a cute little belt to cinch in the waist, but I'm still loving the janitor style that's been popular a while, so just tied it in a bow at the back for a bit extra detail there!  The Jacket is lovely and cosy but can get a bit a nippy with the 3/4 length sleeves, it does look fine with a long sleeved black top underneath though.

Well today things will be getting back to normal for me.  My sister has been visiting from Malta with my baby niece for the last 6 weeks, but they went home today.  Beyond sad, I'm missing them already!  It means a bit of an end to lots of big family getting togethers, lot's day trips, and eating out in fab restaurants... at least for a while anyway!  But in the meantime it's back to nights in at home and making may to work and back, in the snow!  Boo!


TK Maxx Aztec Jacket (link to AX Paris version here)  |  Topshop Baxter Jeans  |  Hunter Wellies  |  (Old) TK Maxx Bag  |  Primark Necklace


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Avène Rich Skin Recovery Cream - £13.50 (Boots)

I've mentioned Avène a couple of times on my blog already, I'm such a fan!  The French pharmaceutical brand is geared towards sensitive skin - which is why I ended up trying the Avène Skin Recovery Cream.  When I was in Boots looking to pick up my usual repurchase of the Skin Recovery Cream, I spotted the Rich Formula version.

I'm going to be honest, I partly bought the rich formula to see what difference it would make to my skin... but mainly because it was the last on the shelf!  It was a panic buy I suppose, that if I don't try it now I probably won't get to try it in a while!

The most obvious difference between the rich formula and the original is the thickness of the cream itself - it's a lot thicker!  When it comes to treating the dry skin around my eyes (my main reason for using the cream) it works just as well - in as far as I found that, because the formula is so thick, I wasn't using it as much.  I would use the original formula day and night, when I felt I need it.  I would also use it all over my face when I fancied that extra hydration.  The thicker, rich formula just doesn't work for me in those ways though, it's just too heavy.  It's not to say that it won't be fine for others with drier skin, and for use on smaller dry or sensitive patches it works wonders, but with my oily skin the original formula just works better.

I feel bad, but I am looking forward to using up this tube up so that I can return the original!  However, in the meantime let me know if you've tried any of these in the comments below.


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New Year 2012 2013 Fashion Blogger Outfits

... Welcome 2013!

Happy New Year!  I hope you all had a wonderful night over New Year Eve, whether you chilled out on the sofa or partied the night away.  I spent the night at a house party and had lot's of fun!

I wanted to start 2013 with look back at a selection of my outfit posts of 2012.  A lot of my favourite outfit pictures were taken on holiday.  I was lucky enough to travel a lot in 2012!  Visiting France and Malta a number times; I visited family in Normandy, and in the summer road tripped it round Southern France and on to Northern Italy - one of my favourite places.  For relaxing family breaks I also spent a lot of time in Malta, home away from home!... the last few weeks have been particularly fab as, in the form of my sister and niece, a little bit of Malta has been visiting us here in the UK!  :)

I'd love for 2013 to be just as good, if not better, when it comes to family time and travel!  However, to say that 2012 was a pretty pants year for me work wise is kind of an understatement!  There definitely needs to be some improvements in that department in 2013!!

I don't usually think about new years resolutions but I've actually set a few for 2013:

★ We have been talking about doing moving house for so long now!  Once we've finished a bit of DIY, our house is going straight on the market!
★ 2012 has been the worse year for slacking!  I'm seriously not getting any younger and it's show around my belly region!  Exercise and cutting out the chocolate and fizzy drinks are high on my list for 2013!
★ I find blogging and interacting with my readers so enjoyable and relaxing - it really upsets me when I can't find time to blog!  In 2013 I'm definitely going to be a more consistent blogger!
★ Be more organised!  I've already got my 2013 diary - now I need to make sure I use it!  However, I also need to keep my things organised and get out of the cycle of tidying, clearing out and organising my make-up (for example) only to mess it up and do it all again!

Did you make any New Years Resolutions for 2013?  I'd love to hear them!

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