tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39960682427904975002024-02-18T21:40:21.401-08:00I Keep Having Dreams“Reserving judgements is a matter of infinite hope.” Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06614387342675664807noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996068242790497500.post-25135020768395109962016-10-15T09:22:00.002-07:002016-10-15T09:29:17.162-07:00That Lame Company - Box Of Lame September 2016<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You may have seen my post last year about the stationery subscription box I bought from <a href="http://thatlamecompany.co.uk/" target="_blank">That Lame Company</a>. Well, a new box was just released so I had to get my hands on it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This time, Chloe and Charlie decided to have 3 box sizes for people to choose from: the <a href="http://www.thatlamecompany.co.uk/product/blogger-boxoflame" target="_blank">blogger box</a> (£25) was the largest, the <a href="http://www.thatlamecompany.co.uk/product/big-boxoflame" target="_blank">big box</a> (£21) and the <a href="http://www.thatlamecompany.co.uk/product/boxoflame" target="_blank">small box</a> (£15). As I don't blog much and had no use for the blogger-themed pads, I went with the big box.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As always the box was crammed full of goodies (a few edible ones this time too!) and well worth the price. The items are a mix of their own products, and items from various Etsy shops. Some items are in every box (depending on the size) and others (including the Etsy shop products) are different in every box.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The box comes in a variety of options. You can buy the <a href="http://www.thatlamecompany.co.uk/product/big-winter-box-winterboxoflame" target="_blank">big box</a> with no phone case for £21, the big box including a slim phone case for £30.99 and the big box including a premium phone case for £33.99. The <a href="http://www.thatlamecompany.co.uk/product/small-winter-box-of-lame-winterboxoflame" target="_blank">small box</a> is £15 with no phone cover, the small box with a slim phone case is £25.99 and the small box with a premium phone case is £28.99</span><br>
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When you first log on to the <a href="https://www.wantable.com/invite/Xt5AS_9Yt3c">Wantable</a> website, you will first need to choose whether you wish to receive the Make up, Jewellery or Intimates box (or all three!) You will then get a brief description of any theme's or new products you may find in this months box. The next page you will find the quiz, which you complete to help the team decide what to put in your box. Be honest about your likes and dislikes, and any sizes you may require. Once you have completed this you can order your box and sit and wait for the arrival.<br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can subscribe to the box <a href="http://www.astridandmiyu.com/secret-subscription-box-for-jewellery">here,</a> and read my previous reviews for the <a href="http://ikeephavingdreams.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/subscription-box-astrid-miyu-jewellery.html">September</a> and <a href="http://ikeephavingdreams.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/astrid-miyu-jewellery-box.html">June</a> boxes.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06614387342675664807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996068242790497500.post-54299931008848878192013-08-16T05:00:00.000-07:002013-08-16T14:44:56.909-07:00NOTD: Mood Changing PolishRecently I ordered Ylin Mood Changing Nail Polish from <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/">Born Pretty</a>. I went with the Purple/Sky Blue colours which you can find <a href="http://www.bornprettystore.com/magic-purplesky-blue-color-changing-mood-nail-polish-nail-p-2145.html">here</a> but there are other colours available.<br>
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This week I decided to try out my new <b><i>Barry M</i> Rose Quartz Glitter</b> Nail Polish which I bought last week. I used <b><i>Ciate</i> Pocket Money</b> underneath and I love the result!</div>
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To enter, you will find the details <a href="http://www.pretty-in-pink-blog.com/2013/08/giveaway-win-new-kindle-4-with-pretty.html">here.</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06614387342675664807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996068242790497500.post-70768259421453088592013-07-11T09:21:00.000-07:002013-08-08T06:33:38.961-07:00Subscription Box - Coco Rocha Fancy - June BoxI am a huge fashion fan and when I discovered one of my favourite models, Coco Rocha, curated a subscription box on <a href="http://www.fancy.comthings/270010609737665551/Coco-Rocha-Fancy-Box-Subscription">Fancy</a> I had to try it out. This is now my second box and the best yet!
This box costs $39 + $17 shipping to the UK. You received at least $80 worth of products.
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To create the marble effect I used Leighton Denny <i>Do Me A Flavour</i> as a base.
I then tore up a plastic bag and crumpled each piece. I added a drop of Nails Inc <i>Carnaby Street</i> to one piece of plastic and dabbed onto each nail except my ring fingers. I repeated the process with Nails Inc <i>Savoy Hill</i> and Nails Inc <i>Porchester Square</i>
After leaving them for about 5 minutes, I then sealed them with Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.
For the ring finger, I used a new indie polish called Pocket Money Polishes. These are limited edition hand made by Charlie. The one I used is called Pina Colada and is still available <a href="http://www.pocketmoneypolishes.co.uk/index.html">here</a>. I only needed 2 coats of this to create the look I wanted. I also ordered Summertime which is a green glitter. I can't wait to try it too!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06614387342675664807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996068242790497500.post-53651475771679811872013-07-05T11:44:00.001-07:002013-07-05T11:44:22.031-07:00Follow my blog with Bloglovin<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/9743849/?claim=6y47ff6j5r5">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06614387342675664807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996068242790497500.post-22854235624085203972013-06-25T11:58:00.001-07:002014-03-08T04:01:39.019-08:00Subscription Box: Astrid & Miyu Jewellery - June BoxAfter trying (and failing) to find a beauty box I loved every month, I decided to try something different. A site called <a href="https://www.astridandmiyu.com/" target="_blank">Astrid & Miyu</a> was recommended to me so I thought I would check it out. For £39 every quarter (March, June, September and December) a box of jewellery hand picked for you is sent out. A detailed survey is sent out to you asking about your likes, dislikes etc after you make your payment. Although personally, I have yet to find an item of their jewellery I dislike!<br>
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This is what I received in my June box.<br>
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