Day 19! Floral is pretty much my go-to scent so I'm quite excited by today's advent. It's Miller Haris Rose Silence. It seems like quite the expensive perfume when I was researching it on the internet, but then I guess quite a lot of brands are priced around £80-£100 nowadays.
First of all, the packaging. It's quite simple but it is only a sample size so it's hard to judge. The full size looks a lot prettier with roses on the glass. Moving past the packaging, I was pleasantly surprised. I'm not normally a fan of rose, there's always been something about it. But this smells really light and fresh, not too overpowering. So I'm hoping that once I wear it out and about, it won't give me headaches and I'll like it! Only time will tell.
Emma :)
I thought I'd do something different today. I mean sometimes it's a bit too much pressure doing blogmas/vlogmas and sometimes I feel like my content isn't exactly what I want it to be. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I don't want to post just for the sake of it. So today, I really wanted to talk about something that I have a little bit of trouble with. Treating yourself.
I bought some make up the other day from Chanel. Now I've never owned anything from Chanel if I'm completely honest and I felt like I hadn't bought myself anything in ages. So I took the plunge, and after trying some out a few days before at the counter, I decided to buy some products for myself.
I got the bronze universal and also a blush. This blog post isn't really about what I bought though, it's more of an expression of how I feel when I buy myself things. I guess I feel kind of guilty.. Having said that though, I'm trying to learn that we all work hard and if you don't treat yourself, then what's the point? So it's okay to gift yourself, especially at this time of year. Working overtime to get other people amazing gifts so it's not really that bad to treat yourself once in a while.
I'm not sure if it's just me that feels that way but I just thought I'd get my views out there anyway. So if you plan on treating yourself then do it! Try not to feel guilty, even though I know it's easier said than done and get whatever it is that you want. Of course, it has to be within reason, I don't think you'll be able to get yourself an actor husband or something anytime soon.
Emma :)
I'm not really sure what to say about this product. I mean it's pretty self explanatory. In my advent today, I received a nail file.
It's quite thick so I imagine it to be pretty durable, I know that sounds like a random thing to mention but I'm used to really thin nail files that feel like they will snap in half at any minute.
It's quite clear too so it looks quite fancy, with just the brand name in gold at the bottom (or is it the top?) It also comes in this clear wallet to protect it whilst it's in your bag.
A practical advent today, I think!
Emma :)
Hand cream, something you always need to throw in your bag! So this came in handy (get it?)
This is from The Organic Pharmacy, and it is Marigold and Comfrey Hand Cream. I have tried a little bit of it, you only need a small amount and it doesn't leave your hands feeling oily. It smells good and it's the perfect size at 50ml. I feel like this will last for quite a while.
It claims to leave your hands soft and silky, however, after one use I'm not sure I can make a proper conclusion. Having said that, my first impression is good and I'll continue to use it!
Emma :)
The name sounds a bit like a football show but ESPA is actually a skincare brand. In my advent today I have their hydrating skin mask. I love the white packaging, although it is simple, it is clean and to the point.
I say this about everything, but I could smell it through the packaging, and it smells so nice and fresh. I'll be honest, I've never used an overnight mask before but I'm really looking forward to trying it. Especially during this time of year where my skin is really dry.
It's only a sample size so is really small but that's enough to try it out! I'll let you know how I get on with this, along with everything else I open this month.
Emma :)
I am a sucker for gold/rose gold and copper recently. So the packaging of this product won me over straight away. It's Nuxe Prodigieux huile de douche (and no, I can't say pronounce this whatsoever).
It's a 30ml shower gel that apparently cleanses your skin and leaves a satin finish. The version I have also leaves a shimmer. I'm yet to try it since I'd already had a shower before opening my calendar. However, I think as long as it is bubbly that it should be okay, right?
Emma :)
So todays advent is a Burt's Bees product! I'll be honest, I've never been much of a fan of Burt's bees but that's mainly because of the smell. However, my first impression of this product is that I can't actually smell anything- which is a good sign, as it's a tinted lip balm, and if a lip product doesn't smell nice, I can't bring myself to use it.
I guess so far so good then? The colour looks really nice, not too obvious, and of course a red lip is always something I'm extremely fond of. I think I'll like this product a lot! If you'd like to check it out, click here. I'm also vlogging this month so if you'd like to watch me open my calendar everyday then click here and be sure to subscribe!
Emma :)
It's the 1st December, do you know what that means? Advent time!
As I've said before, I'll be posting what I find behind the little door every day. I'll also be doing vlogmas this year if you'd like to watch me open them!
Today, I have the Aurelia Miracle Cleanser with Chamomile, eucalyptus, rosemary and bergamot. It came adorably presented in a black velvet bag with a discount code and cloth. I love hot cloth cleansers, as I'm sure you know since I always go on about the Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser. This one is 30ml so a good size to try and it is filled with bioorganic ingredients. So I imagine it won't be too harsh on your skin! I'll definitely report back once I've tried it properly.
I hope your first of December has been a good one! I'm really looking forward to the rest of the month.
Emma :)
