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Aloha Sprinklerinos,  It's less than a month until CHRISTMAS! I don't know about you but if there's one thing that get's me super excited for the festive season it's advent calendars. And when they come in the form of beauty? Well, it certainly beats a slither of chocolate in my opinion! When a perfectly presented parcel arrived on my doorstop I almost couldn't stand to open it.  Just look how lovely it is! I gave it a good shake (as you do) and I could feel the little pockets of joy rustling inside... The Benefit Advent Calendar - Candy Coated Countdown.  AKA. The beauty lovers dream. Personally, I love the whole beauty product calendar concept. In a nutshell, they contain miniature sizes of the selected beauty brands products.  Firstly, it's perfect to stock up on travel-sized versions of your favourite products. But the very best part is that this particular one costs £60, and wait for it!...Everything inside is worth a whopping £109.53!! So you're no...

Aloha Sprinklerinos, I can't quite believe we've reached the penultimate Amazing Advertisers of 2014, where has the time gone I ask you?! I'm pleased as punch to announce it has been another magical month of blogging and these beauties have worked their little socks off to produce some of the best content you ever did see, so lets get cracking shall we? Source The Prosecco Diaries If I had to describe The Prosecco Diaries in one word it’d be classy. Like swanky, only with even more elegance. The adventures of Sarah, the brains behind Prosecco Diaries, are somewhat Carrie Bradshaw-esque and I personally love it! This month we’ve been treated by Sarah to swanky posts on wine tasting, the benefits of yoga, and, my personal favourite, an in depth description on the life and roll of a lifestyle blogger, which I definitely recommend a read of if you’re confused by the nature of blogging. Sarah’s writing is down to earth, informative and a pleasure to read, I cannot recommend The ...

Aloha Sprinklerinos, A month (and a bit) after it’s official release in the UK I feel now is good a time as any to dish the dirt on Urban Decay’s latest release. The Naked 2 Basics palette . There isn’t one beauty lover out there that doesn’t let out a yelp of excitement when Urban Decay bring something new to the table. It’s always a highly anticipated release and this variation to the Naked family is quite the change, let me tell you. Housed with 5 matte shadows and 1 satin for highlighting – it steps away from the sheerness of the original Naked Basics and    introduces some cooler, taupe and grey toned matte shades. I don't know about you, but matte shadows always scare me a little? It's no secret that I love a bit of glitter, and I typically find shimmer shades so much easier to work with on the eyes. That being said, there will always be an occasion where a matte eye is more appropriate than all the glitz! And when that occasion arises? This is the palette for you. ...

Aloha Sprinklerinos, If you read THIS post way back when last year, firstly, thank you for being a long time reader, but secondly, this week I fffiinnaaallly uploaded the video of the day! Oh me oh my editing and uploading that was like reliving it all over again, especially since we are going back to the most magical place on earth with the BitsandClips familyin March 2015.  I remember on the holiday I hardly filmed anything (I just have these 2 vlogs) because I felt like I needed to be super present in all the moments. Whilst I do want to have those super connected moments with Darcygirl, I also wish I'd filmed more because having these visual memories are priceless. Next time, I'm going to film and snap more! If you are struggling to view the embedded version, click HERE to watch it directly on my channel.  To the viewers that described this video as a 'hug in a vlog', I'm so with you! Toodlepip! xx

Aloha Sprinklerinos, Merry Monday to you my little puffballs. Ooof the festive spirit is upon me. If I could call you candycansugarsnaptwinklelightpuffballs I would. Oh wait.  Today's motivation is a bitter sweet but positive one.  Sometimes, the very best thing you can do is let go. A scary, scary concept.  I'm the kind of woman who likes to have her shiz together at all times, micro manage everything and everyone and keep all the balls in the air (ooer).  Recently it dawned on me that in certain areas of my life, I. Just. Can't. I can't keep everything contained and perfect. I can't control other people. I can't make every single thing be exactly what I want it to be and by trying I only upset, hurt and frustrate myself.  What's the point? Surely there are other precious areas of life you could focus your valuable energy on? This week I decided to fully, fully let go of something. It's not a major thing but a thing none the less and I tell you what, I ...

Aloha Sprinklerinos,    Happy Friday! I hope you're looking forward to the weekend, with lots of lovely things planned! *sings* Oh yes, wait a minute Mr. Postman! Waaaaaaait Mr Postman.  *composes self* Ahem. It’s as if he knew, what with this rainy old weather England is experiencing that I needed a little pick me up. And so, my morning was brightened by a heavenly little parcel from Zoeva. PINK.  PINK BRUSHES.  I mean, I don’t think I need to say any more? (but I will). Secured safely in a little makeup bag of goodness were 12 brand spanking new Zoeva eye brushes from their Pink Element Eye Set . 142 Concealer Buffer 224 Luxe Defined Crease 226 Smudger 227 Luxe Soft Definer 228 Luxe Crease 230 Luxe Pencil 231 Luxe Petit Crease 234 Luxe Smoky Shader 237 Detail Shader 315 Fine Liner 317 Wing Liner 322 Brow Line Described by the brand as the brush collection to celebrate women - women who dare to run the world .  Well, it's certainly got my vote, because wh...

Aloha Sprinklerinos, I just wanted to drop by and say such a huge thank you for all the amazing comments you left on my recent Autumn Lookbook.  I logged into my YouTube account today to be met with this little message!  I am always so amazed at how much of a community this is. I see so many lovely things written to and about me but what really gets me is when I see the wonderful things you write to each other.  Thank you for always being so kind to me. I'm not sure I say that enough and wanted to remind you how grateful I am for you. Big, big loves.  Also, apologies for this being so short- I have a three year old desperate for me to do some colouring with her!!! Mama duties call!!! Toodlepip! xx

Aloha Sprinklerinos, Merry Monday! A fresh week, a fresh start! Today I will be walking the red carpet for the Hunger Games movie premiere and I am beside myself with excitement- squuee!! Today's topic is courage.  I don't always feel very brave, in fact, quite the opposite. I often need a lot of help from those closest to me. I lean on my loved ones a lot for reassurance and seek a lorra lorra comfort in them. Last week I opened up in a blog post about my fear of being out of my comfort zone and I felt brave for saying it.  Since I don't do a great many courageous things, I can't talk too much about it but this week I would like to encourage you to do something a little bit brave. Nothing major (unless you absolutely want to) but just a little tiny something. If it doesn't go well, try again. That's the bravest thing of all.  Wishing you all the most wonderful, courageous week and sending you big cuddles and sparkles.  Toodlepip! xx