APAD - (for a MONTH!)

 

Bonjour,

 

So it didnt take long for me to not be able to post every day!

In my defence the Sproglette has had chicken pox and havent had a chance!

 

Here she is feeling better and watching some Dancing on Ice.

 

Photo taken with my new swishy DSLR courtesy of the parentals for Chrimbo!

 

 

Im also prepping a post about the infamous Illamasqua sale purchases (of which there may have been a few....so watch this space!)

A Photo A Day - 2nd Jan

Todays photo comes in the shape of a HUGE chocolate cake that I had the misfortune to, was bullied into, was made to.

Which I ate.

I have no shame.

A Photo A Day - 2013 - January 1st

I am going to attempt A Photo A Day for 2013 - hopefully capturing some nice moments and memories each and every day :)

Heres day 1 - ENJOY!

 

 

 

A very excited Big Sister on her new Baby Brother - the big reveal took place on New Years Eve!

The Return of the Bad Blogger

 

Well, I massively deserve a slap on the wrist dont I!!

 

First and foremost - Happy New Years to all - and I hope everyone has has as fabulous a Chrimbo as I did!!!

 

I apologise for my absence, I will endeavor to try and post more regularly, but in my defence it has been a busy time!

 

I started my new job back in August (full time hence the busy!) for a fantastic camera company - we hire out all types of cameras for everything from Football matches, and sporting events to major Movies and TV productions.

 

Second big news of 2012 is that I am now expecting! Baby Boy will be due in mid-may! Elsie is super excited about having a little brother to play with (eventually) and the OH is also chuffed to bits now he won't be outnumbered!!

 

Here is a quick pic of  Baby B (nope not giving away names yet!) and how chunky I am.... this is 21 weeks....!

 

 

 

I am going to attempt to keep up with the blogging this year (as all my other resoloutions I had in mind have now gone out the window)

 

I will also be attempting to take A Photo A Day - and post. It may work out for a while - Im not sure yet - fingers crossed!

 

So again, Happy New Year and lets see what we can do with 2013!

xx

Debenhams and their AWFUL website (IMHO)

So, for the best part of TWO MONTHS I have attempted to make an order off the website....NO SUCH LUCK BUCKO.

EVERY TIME I add  more than 1 item to my basket I hit - GENERIC ERROR -

Now, I have found out I am not the only one suffering this pligh - is this a MAJOR error?!?

Some may see it as a sign from the gods to log off the computer and walk away...save some pennies.

But not me. Oh no. This merely angered me, and make me find a way to 'trick the bastard system'.

Now, I have emailed their 'help' department on numerous occassions, but had no response the first time, and after explaining, and re explaining, and sending photos, just to be told 'oh we will send details to our technical department' or 'can we call you'.

No. Im at work; clearly not working as Im trying to buy stuff, but not bored enough to take a call from someone god knows where.

So, i start with the obvious - delete history/cookies etc. Nope - still error.

Try different browsers - explorer/chrome private/non private - NADA

Next - log in with account - maybe it'll recognise I WANNA BUY STUFF! - nope.... (though now i have 11 items in my bag!?)

Third ( a stroke of genious i thought) - use the iphone app!! - Add the shiz i want  (though it doesnt have it all - WHY debenhams?! WHY?) ie - no MAC cosmetics....

log in, proceed, add address and BAM - cannot add address, no current addresses in your book - check on website - WORK AND HOME! So - iphone doesnt add or recognise anything....genius.

NEXT - Ipad.... better app....looking posistive....go to address etc.. ERROR - EXACT SAME SCREEN AS WEBSITE!

Serioiusly???!!!!

Is it me? Can I really have that bad luck with ONE website?

 

 

 

Well - guess what..... I GIVE UP........Im going instore instead.....

What's In My Handbag Free Gift

Well, some may or may not know about the website What's In My Handbag.

Basically, its a place that has photos of the insides of peoples handbags (rich people mostly based on the contents) and tag what the items are inside to share what beauty items are being used, where you can buy them and how much etc etc.

You can be linked to the website to purchase, and also see deals, as well as create a 'wishlist of items you'd love'  etc etc. Its nice to have a nose and look at products you may/may not have seen. 

Another fantastic bonus is the 'Try' section. You can register to try samples of items they are promoting. I managed to try the L'oreal Mythic Oil, and a perfume sample. They've had mini mascaras, lots of other bits, and they regularly change them. This isn't a guarantee you'd get it but if its free its work popping your details in! 

Anywho, as I had referred 50 people to the website, I managed to get myself a free £25 Selfridge's voucher! (YAY!) and at the 25 mark, you get a 'Free Gift' worth £25 (double YAY!) I received mine today and here it is!

It came in a cute black box, and inside had my name printed on a sticker (EXCELLENT touch there!).

Inside I received two full size products - the first being the L'oreal Mythic Oil, and the second a Nail Polish from Filthy Gorgeous in a neon pink. 

What a treat :) 

I have nearly run out of the Macademia oil which I have been in love with! So this is great timing - I hope it does the job as well! As for the polish, while it may not be my first colour choice, I am happy and hope the brand doesn't disappoint! 

Holographic Polishes - GOSH NOTD

Jumping to the Holo-bandwagon a bit here - (well, big time really) I had FINALLY managed to pick up the GOSH holographic polish recently brought back as a 'hero shade' (ring any nails inc bells?). 

Holographic polishes have exploded recently - now whilst I was originally weary of them (high giller count - super chipping, gritty textures - not a fan of glitter polishes), I though for £4.99 I'd give it a go and see what all the fuss is about. 

Well... aren't I just convinced! 

Firstly, its opaque in just two coats (or one heavy one) and is consistent, dries quickly and WOW what an effect almost immediately. Best in great light - even better in artificial spotlights/flashes this really is a fantastic trend at the moment.

The look from the polish is like a sticker. Reminds me of 'shinies' you'd get in a sticker collection!! 

I want you to see the effect so have even made today's pic 'EXTRA LARGE' - even though its not hanging off the edge of the column -  you lucky ducks.

I cannot wait to get my hands on other shades - but looking around the £10 mark for other brands - its pretty steep!!

I applied mine following a seche vite base coat and then a seche vite top coat. So far (24 hours later) no chipping - this could be the miracle seche vite though...

I would definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone! What a fantastic polish at a steal of a price - just gotta find one if you can!!