A snapshot #9

001. I was treated to see The Muppets on Valentines Day, considering I wasn't actually suppose to see my boyfriend (he had football training) I actually went out three days on the trot. I'd like to be abandoned more often please! The Muppets was ok, not really my sense of humour but I did laugh in some parts. It was just really silly!

002. I was also treated to dinner at Pizza Express the day after Valentines Day. I have a lot of making up to do when I start getting paid, got a feeling he needs to be spoilt! I had nowhere near the amount of food as I usally have, darn Weightwatchers, and could easily have eaten a second pizza. But I was pleasantly surprised about how tasty the Leggera pizza were, I had goats cheese, spinach and caramelised onion. Healthy doesn't always have to be boring! Even saved enough points for a cheeky starter!

003. I was the lucky recipient of some beautiful lillies for Valentines Day along with TWO boxes of chocolates (Lindor and Milk Tray). My boyfriend always seems to come up trumps, he knows my favourites! They are currently making my room smell lovely!

004. As I mentioned in the Pizza Express I am currently on Weightwatchers. And busting my gut at Jazzacise, went three times this week and my body is hating me. It's going well so far having lost 4lbs at my first weigh in :) I don't think it will be nearly anywhere near that for my second weigh in tomorrow. Although I have not gone over points on any given day I have eaten quite a lot of junk this week. Whereas as last week i'd never eaten so healthy! I'm looking for a 1lb but would be over the moon with 2lbs. I'm going to start getting into cooking, would you be interested in seeing some healthy recipies on here?

005. I have also reached over 300 readers on my blog this week. To say I was pleased would be an understatement. I'm honestly so honoured that you've all took the time to click the follow button. Thank you all so much :)

006. I also recieved my RAK swap organised by Char from the lovely Helen. Isn't is all lovely? I can't wait to make some cupcake, already trawling the Hummingbird Bakery cookbook. I'm thinking the Gingerbread cupcakes? I just need to make them one week where i'm not using too many of my weekly points! The purse is perfect to keep my pennies in on a night out and i've had to stop my mum from stealing the cute teaspoon. Thanks so much Helen :)

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Yet another Glossybox review

I've been a subscriber to Glossybox since about September but I never really post about them because there are always so many going about and it can get a bit samey. But this month I thought I would test all the products rather then just show what I recieved as I always love reading reviews. The reason why this review is so late, the next Glossybox is due out soon! Also it will make me use them as i'm ashamed to admit that I've only probably used about 30% of all the things i've recieved. I have far too many lotions and potions!


1-2. Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream and Clarins Extra-Firming Night Cream

I must admit I was a bit disappointed to recieve the Clarins as I was kind of hoping to get the nail varnish. But alas I didn't but I suppose that's the whole idea of a Glossybox, you never know what you're going to receive. I had always viewed Clarins as an older persons brand and the majority of people I know that use it tend to be around my mums age and the fact they were "extra-firming" didn't dispeal this stereotype. I don't think I need to start thinking about anti-winkle or firming products until i'm the wrong side of 25! But nevertheless I gave them a try and was very pleased with them! They have made my skin feel very lovely and soft. A little goes quite a long way in my opnion. To my nose they smell very "clean" and it's not at all an overpowering scent, sometimes this can be off-putting if it lingers on your skin. It will be a shame when they run out as there's no way I can afford the £46.50 and £48 price tags. However it has made me think that maybe I need to start investing in a night cream as I only mosturise in the morning.

3. Murad Skin Perfecting Primer

As I don't wear foundation I had never seen the point of wearing primer. I have been meaning to invest for one for my eyes though as my eye make-up never seems to last very well. Gem suggested Urban Decay which i'm still yet to buy. One day! I was pretty happy to recieve this to give it a go so I can find out if it really is worth investing in a primer! To be honest I didn't see what it brought to my make up as I only really wear make up when I have contacts in. Once a week if that. I didn't feel all clogged up like I do when I attempt to try foundation thankfully. Anyone else feel like they can't breathe in it? I can't say I thought the primer made my make up last longer nor did I look glowing haha! I am going to use it up though and maybe i'll fall in love!

4. Eyeko Skinny Eyeliner

Eyeko was a brand I had seen in Superdrug and on twitter but i've never actually taken the plunge to buy something from the company. I tend to stick to the same make-up brands and don't experiment. I wear very boring and basic make up! I loved the packaging and the pencil looks very asthically pleasing. But it's so mis-leading as the long silver end doesn't have any product in it at all making the eyeliner very small! Green is no usually a colour i'd pick but suppose we all have to venture out of our comfort zone! But I was pleasantly suprised by the colour, it actually looks really nice! Admittedly not that much different from my normal black one. The eyeliner has great staying power, I only had to re-apply one throughout the day. It's made me think maybe I could pull off other coloured eyeliner too!

5. First Aid Beauty body moistriser

I have moisturisers coming out of my ears after both Christmas and my birthday. But I always welcome another one! This mosituriser promises to be safe for sensitive skin and free from harsh chemicals. I suffer from quite dry skin and it's made worse if I don't put some mosturiser on after I come out the shower. I've been using this for about a week and it really has madde myself feel lovely and soft. The cream is lovely and thick and feels quite expensive. Nothing worse than a runny mosturiser which is why I tend to stay away from body lotion. The full size bottle costs £10 and I think i'm going to hunt it down in Boots come payday. I am usually a hardcore Palmers fan but sometimes you don't always want to smell like chocolate!

What did you think of your Glossybox if you recieved one?

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Rawr

Outfit:

Leopard print midi dress: Topshop

Black long sleeved cardigan: Primark

Thick black tights: Primark

Black heeled leather ankle boots: Topshop

Black short shaggy faux fur coat: Primark

Red plastic watch: Toywatch

Black glitzy statement ring: Primark

My birthday dresses seem to be doing the rounds, only have one more to show you after this! I absolutely love this dress, I have to stop myself from wearing it everyday. It so comfy but yet looks like you've made an effort. These boots are another Topshop purchase that never seem to be off my feet. I splashed out on them with my Christmas money although I still nearly had an heart attack when I had to hand over £70+. But they are without a doubt the best thing i've ever "invested" in, I can see myself still wearing them next winter and hopefully the winter after. Even if they did cause me to fall down the stairs in M&M world in front of a million tourists. Oh the shame...

Off to The Only Way is Blogging (TOWIB) today, little bit nervous to be honest. I am really looking forward to mingling though, always nice to meet people who share the same interests and everyone so far i've met has been absolutely lovely! If you're going tweet me and don't be afraid to come say hello! I don't bite! I tend to stare at people rather than approach them because i'm too shy so if you see a werido it's more than likely to be me! Catch me on twitter @sophiesophuk

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