Summer Scents!

Summer has finally arrived in Ireland! The arrival of hotter temperatures to our shores has me in a very summery mood. The new body mists by The Body Shop are the perfect summer scent to match my mood! The new mists come in the scents Pink Grapefruit, Coconut, Strawberry, Satsuma, Mango, Shea, Moringa and Vanilla. 

At The Body Shop bloggers event I was lucky enough to receive two of these new mists in my goody bag. I got the gorgeous Mango and Coconut mists. Both mists smell amazing. They are light and refreshing, perfect for hot summer days. What I really love about the sprays is that they are made from Fair Trade ingredients and 100% not tested on animals! So while you smell delicious you are helping improve the lives of people and animals around the world. (Not bad for a body mist eh?!) 

The only negative thing I found with the body mists is that they come in glass bottles. I like to throw a body mist in my handbag but I would worry about these in case they smashed. (I’m verrrry accident prone!) I will pour some into a travel bottle though so I can keep one on me when I’m on the go. (Little bottles are also great for when you’re travelling and have to squash so many items in the plastic airport bag…!) I hope you all enjoy the fab weather! 

Larry x

H&M Summer 2012

With Summer here at last (well May at least... no sun just rain in Ireland ...) it's time to look at some Summer Collections! Here is my favourite pieces from H&M's Summer Collection.

 Pink short cardigan with buttons and short sleeves. €19.95 

Short, figure-fit jacket in soft fabric with pleated pockets and a slightly shorter back. €29.95 

Fashion Against Aids. Loose-fitting satin jacket with no buttons, 3/4-length sleeves €29.95 

Mint green knee-length pleated skirt with a concealed zip at the side. €39.95 

Hard case bag with a shoulder chain. €19.95

Straw hat with a broad brim. €14.95

Satin shawl with a print pattern. €7.95

Satin shawl with a print pattern. €7.95

H&M FOR WATER. Clip earrings in metal and plastic. €5.95

Large necklace in metal with plastic stones. €9.95 

Large metal necklace with plastic pendants.€9.95

Fashion Against Aids. Elastic bracelet with skull-shaped beads €4.95

So do you think you will be buying anything from the Summer Collection? I really want the blue blazer, the butterfly shawl and the blue stone necklace!

Larry x

Garnier Bodytonic Firming Cream

I'm off to the sun in a few weeks, so I have been trying to look my best. I picked up Garnier's Bodytonic in Tesco in the hope it would improve my legs before they see the sun. (They have been in hiding for a long time so they were in desperate need of some TLC!) This bodytonic promises smoother, firmer skin in just 7 days. So is this a wonder product or just an all talk and no action product?

This bodytonic is a cocktail of Moisturising Milk with Seaweed Extract along with Citrus Extract and Caffeine. The mix of different ingredients claim to target stubborn areas. The smell of the cream might not be everyone’s cup of tea but I have to say I love it. It has a lovely citrus scent that I find really refreshing. The cream itself absorbed really quickly and didn't make my skin feel greasy. So the big question did it work? 

Belief it or not the difference it made to my skin has been amazing! Before I used this cream my legs were really really dry. They were so dry I was always scratching them and was permanently covered in scrapes and scars. My legs currently have no scratches on them at all and feel so much smoother. They no longer drive me up the wall being super itchy! I just wish I found this cream earlier! I would definitely buy again in fact I might stock up on it in case it is only a summer product. LOVE IT! 

Larry x 

Shoes glorious shoes!

Ireland has had the most AMAZING weather this week. For the last few days it has been cloudless skies and temperatures hitting 20 degrees! (This rarely happens in the summer never mind mind March so I have been basking in the sun while I get the chance. The rain will be back soon.... ) The beautiful weather had led me to think about my summer wardrobe. Penneys/ Primark will have gorgeous shoes coming to stores in the next few months, here is my favourites so far!

1. Baroque print wedge €21 in store early June

2. Limited neon strap wedge €21 In stores Early May

3. Floral Print Limited Edition Wedge €23 In stores Early May

1. Limited Colour Block Platform Sandals €21 in store Mid May

2. Paisley print bow sandal €21in store early June

3. Limited Multi Strap Sandal €21 In Stores Feb

4. Platform court €15 in store mid April

Don't worry if heels are not your thing as there are also some lovely flat shoes arriving soon!

1. Printed classic canvas €8 in store early June

2. Suede flower toe post €13 in store March

3. Beaded toe loop sandal €15 in store March

So what do you think? Will you be buying any of these shoes for the summer months?

Larry xx