Wow, January has ended already? Can't believe that we've got through one month of the year. But the thing January has been, is exciting and busy! So, what have I been up to?

♥ NEW JOB!
As you would have probably seen in my previous post, I mentioned that I was starting a new job at the beginning of January. I've been loving getting back into the swing of things, having a routine and making a bunch of new friends. I've felt so welcomed there and I've already been on a night out and done karaoke with a few of them! Being out of work for a whole year, although I needed it, it started to make me feel a bit lonely and feeling down that I wasn't really doing anything with my day. So I was so happy to be walking through a new set of doors and learning. Oh and a finally a payday! :)

Obviously, what it has meant that I've been very quiet on the blogging front. I've not posted a single post, hardly been on Twitter and just not really had any ideas of what I could even put out there. But that's likely to be just down to being busy at work and just wanting to chill in the evenings. There are people out there who have a full time job and still can do blogging on the side, so there isn't any excuse as to why I can't do it so in February, I'd quite like to give it a go. I *might* have bought myself a few things so I could do a haul/first impressions/review post on that but would quite like to do a monthly review post for each month, just documenting what I've been getting up to and maybe what I'd like to try and focus on next month. Let's just see how long it lasts and it might even change as the months go by.


♥ DOING THINGS WITH THE BOYF
Something that I've enjoyed doing this month was doing things with my boyf. As we're both now working full time, we don't see each other in the week anymore and so we try to see each other during the weekends as much as we can, unless other plans come up. We decided to go to the cinema to watch The Greatest Showman and I didn't mind the film. I hadn't even see a trailer for it so I was really unsure what to expect. It contained a lot of music but I didn't actually mind it so much. It was a nice spontaneous visit as we rarely go to the cinema together. Something else we've done is go out for dinner but we wanted to visit a restaurant we've not been to before. So we went to CAU. We went on a Sunday, where they do Sunday roast, and OMG, it was incredible. I went for the beef roast, as it was a steak restaurant but it was pink in the middle. I wouldn't really go for that but it was actually not that bad. Really rather enjoyed it. We want to try and make our weekends fun and enjoyable but we don't mind having a cosy one in and get a takeaway and just watch Netflix.

♥ THINGS I'VE ENJOYED
- Coffee
- Having a clear out
- The End of the F***ing World on Netflix
- Playing Prosecco Pong with friends

To be honest, that's it. It really hasn't been much, I've just simply been trying to get into the swing of things and start 2018 off right. I do want to try and get some more content posted in February and I've got a few ideas written down so hopefully it won't be quiet all month then it's suddenly a review post at the end.

Hope you've enjoyed this little update and let's see what I have to say about February.

Look after yourself,


This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own and honest!

I've never signed up for beauty subscription boxes before. I have been looking into them for a while, but just never got round to buying one myself. For Christmas, my boyfriend said that he'd pay for me to have a subscription to a beauty box for 12 months, suggesting that Look Fantastic appeared to be a front runner. I went with his suggestion and so, I'm now looking forward to getting 12 boxes full of different goodies each month. Although I got this at the beginning of January, I didn't want to post anything too early incase it would spoil it for people who were still expecting theirs, so I've left it much later. Never having a beauty box before, I didn't know what to expect but was still excited nevertheless.


Upon arriving at my house, I opened up and saw this cute package, which included an Elle Magazine, the Look Fantastic magazine (which gives detail on what's inside the box and what it does) but most importantly, the beauty box itself, which I couldn't wait to delve into.


Reviewing the box contents, I only know of one brand, Pixi (I have the Glow Tonic) but the good thing about beauty boxes is that I can try different products and they might actually work really well. So without further ado, let's have a little look at the products in the Look Fantastic January box.


The first product that I was instantly drawn to was the Trifle Cosmetics Liquid Glow. The packaging alone is very pleasing to look at, all pink and covered in little ice creams. Love it! I've not heard of this brand before but I had a quick look on their site and their other products look really nice. It's vegan and 100% cruelty-free, which is something a lot of people will be happy to hear. This lightweight liquid luminizer will give skin a little rosy finish and priced at £15.96 on their website, this is a great product to start the year off with and I look forward to using it.


Next up, it's the Nuxe Lotion Tonique Douce, which is a toning lotion. I've seen the brand name dotted around Boots but never have actually looked into the brand and it's products. Infused with rose, it helps soothes and refreshes, suitable for sensitive and normal to dry skin. The only other toner I have is from Pixi but I'm going to start giving this a try, see how it compares. It's a perfect travel size, at 35ml but a 100ml bottle from their website is priced at £9. Another great product to the first box of the year.


Third product in, and it's this mascara from Jelly Pong Pong (what a name). Again, not a brand I've heard of before but you can't go wrong with having a mascara in the Beauty Box. It's called the Fairy Lashes Curl, which can be bought from their website at £17.95. The packaging is pretty usual for a mascara but love the colour scheme it's got going. I've not actually applied this to my lashes yet, but the bristles are a nice size and looks like it's going to add some serious curls. I've been using my current mascara for nearly a year now so it's good to have a new one in the collection and can't wait to try it.


Here is the Brow Tamer by Pixi. Pixi is the only brand where I actually own something else from them but aside from that, I've never actually used a brow gel. It's something I've never really looked at using so I'm quite keen to try and see what it does for my brows. This soothing formula, containing Aloe Vera and Panthenol, helps conditions your brows so that it'll leave them silky smooth. Priced at £12 from their site, this is another great addition to this months box.


Next up, something that looks really interesting, is the Don't Despair, deep condition mask from Briogeo. I haven't ever really used hair masks before, although it has crossed my mind of something I'd like to try and start doing, so why not start it off buy using this. Some key ingredients include Rosehip Oil, Algae Extract, B-Vitamins and Almond Oil, each with a benefit to get some luscious locks. I'm really keen to start trying this and going by the reviews on the site, (mainly all with 5 stars), it must be really good. For a 236ml tub, it retails at $36, which seems a little pricy but it's likely that the product goes a long way and is worth the money.


Last but not least, are these rose gold tweezers from The Vintage Cosmetic Company. I've not really heard of them but have seen them about on Twitter recently. I've been needed a new pair of tweezers for a while so it was perfect timing that they were in this box. I love the colour of these and comes in lovely floral packaging.


For my first ever subscription to a Beauty Box, I am honestly really happy with what I got. I can't wait to try out some new and exciting products in the near future. I'm really looking forward to the next 11 boxes I get.

Are you signed up to any Beauty Boxes? Which ones? Do you own any of these products and use them on a daily basis?

Look after yourself,


This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own and honest!