Jo Malone The Big Call

Jo Malone is known for her fragrance range from colognes, bath and body products to fragrances 

for the home. 

I have been a fan of Jo Malone fragrances for awhile and although they are out of my price

range I do try and find a few samples of her perfumes from time to time. 

I am also lucky enough to own one her candles in the fragrance pomegranate Noir.

The video below "The Big Call" is about how Jo Malone started out with her fragrance range.

Her first job at 16 was in a flower shop and she loved being able to go to the market's some mornings.

She is unfortunately horribly dyslexic but she is able to take a color or moment in time and 

turn it into fragrance. The flower shop was able to give her own creative library of fragrances so she formed her business by buying plastic tubs and worked in a tiny kitchen. 

She sold her business due to cancer which she beat after fighting for year and after
wanted to get back into making her own fragrances but she felt so disheartened and nearly 
gave up until a friend gave her a call one day. 

I'll let you see the video to find out what happened but its a lovely story.

The Body Shop Fijian Range

I am currently away til Wednesday in the New Forest which I have been looking forward to. 

With summer still here for a little while longer I wanted to show you some items from  the Body Shops New Fijian range. 

I was recently sent two items from the range which I love. 

The Fijian Water Lotus range have 6 different products: 

- Body Butter

- Eau De Toilette 

- Shower Gel 

- Perfume Oil 

- Body Lotion 

and 

- Fragrance mist

I was sent the Body lotion and the Eau De Toilette. 

The Eau De Toilette comes in two sizes mini 10ml (£5) and a 50ml bottle (£16).

The Body lotion comes in a 250ml bottle (£10). 

The scent is lovely and reminds me of far away holidays on the beach in the hot sunshine, ah bliss.

Escape to the island paradise of Fiji… where The body Shop  discovered a breathtakingly beautiful water lotus. Where they carefully hand-picked these flowers and created this delicate and unique scent with water lotus notes and frangipani accords for a breeze of fragrance straight from the Pacific.

I recommend using both of the products I received together to get the most out of fragrance I'm 

sure that if using the shower gel as well would make the fragrance even more long lasting.

Have you tried the New Fijian Range? 

Derma V10 Body Butter

On Friday I told you about a budget stretch mark oil I have been using. 

Today I am sharing with you a body butter that I am in love with by the same 

lovely brand Derma V10. 

I first came across this body butter well over 6 years ago when I was over at my Nan's 

as it is one of her go to products for keeping your skin moisturised and smelling fab. 

When I moved to Leighton Buzzard I found that our local Wilko sold it and whenever my Nan came over she

would buy a pot or two. I also brought a pot on one occasion and loved it. 

I had actually forgotten all about this body butter as I've been trying out other brands 

for quiet awhile including The Body Shop Body Butters. 

When I was sent this item with a few other goodies I was thrilled as it will get me into using it 

again. 

The Derma V10 Body Butters are just as good as The Body Shop's ones if not better. 

The range comes in 8 wonderful different fragrances so that you can find one to suit you. 

I've found the Coconut Body Butter is thick, creamy and indulgent and glides onto your skin,

keeping you deeply moisturised, nourished and protected.

Its great applied daily after your bath or shower and smells good enough to eat.

I love that I also no longer need to wear perfume as the scent lasts all day long too. 

I am a huge fan especially as this is a great product for feeling a bit of luxury during pregnancy but saving the £s in process. 

Another great thing is the price at £1 for a 220ml pot whats not to love. 

Have you ever tried Derma V10 Body Butters? 

Review: Nougat Naturals Range

In June 2013 Nougat of London came out with their brand new collection. 

The Naturals range is a new concept in toiletries and well-being. 

Nougat Naturals contain natures finest ingredients.

that are kind to skin but offer effective and beneficial treatments. 

The products harness the properties of essential oils to balance the body and 

mind without over powering or costing the Earth.

All of the products are packed in stylish and simple packaging

featuring eye catching prints without being too fussy. 

The two fragrances to choose from are:

Uplifting & Reviving

An invigorating fragrance combining the essential oils of Bergamot, Lemon Myrtle,

Grapefruit, Ginger and Lemongrass.

Developed to help lift your spirits and awaken your mind on even the darkest, sleepiest

mornings.

Calming & Relaxing

A soothing fragrance blended from the essential oils of Sandalwood,

Chamomile, Jasmine and Lavender

From the Uplifting and Reviving range 

I was sent the Hydrating Body care set, £35 which 

contains 300ml of both Gentle Body Wash and 300ml  of Body Cream. 

The body wash has a lovely fresh scent which is very foamy and made my skin feeling

fresh and clean like a daisy but also felt soft, smooth and hydrated. 

The Body Cream was just as fresh and made my skin feel 

lovely and moisturised after having my bath and lasted all day. 

From the Calming and relaxing range I was

sent the refining boy scrub, £18 and the intensive body oil, £14. 

The Body Scrub worked really well at buffing away at dull skin 

making me skin feel soft and cleansed. 

The Body Oil was great at keeping my skin hydrated and sunk into my skin

well, not feeling greasy at all. 

Pros:

- Free From  Parabens, Sulphates, Petrochemicals, 

Glycol, PEGs and Colour

- Natural Ingredients

-Great fresh and pretty packaging

- amazing scents

- Make fab gifts

- suitable for vegetarians and Vegans

Cons:

- A little expensive for everyday use but ideal for a treat

- The oil would have been better with the same kind of lid as the body wash and lotion

to save wastage.

Review: Noble Isle Bath/shower gel and body lotion set

Introducing Noble Isle 

Taking inspiration from all corners of the Isles,

and drawing on the natural and cultural riches of 

the British Isles, the Noble Isles collection has been created .

Noble Isle's high performance bath and body products employ 

the finest fragrances and natural  extracts. 

The best of British design, to create a lasting impression. 

I was lucky enough to be sent the Summer Rising gift set duo, £38 (retail value £45).

The set contains Summer Rising Bath and shower gel

 and Summer Rising Body Lotion.

The bottles both contain 250ml , and smell wonderful. 

 Summer Rising is  an immaculate fragrance evoking the beginnings of summer,

 with extracts of toning elderflower 

and antioxidant-charged gooseberry with clean notes of orange blossom, 

moss and cut grass.

I have personally found these to be one of the best body care fragrances

I have tried in a long time.

The smell makes me think of long summer days, picnic's in the park

and trips out. 

Review: Aroma-Works Products

Hi all, hope your enjoying your weekend so far. 

Today me and Stuart went the canal festival which was great

fun looking around the stalls. 

I have recently been sent some lovely products from Aroma-works. 

Aroma-works is a luxury fragrance company based in Woodley Berkshire

(UK HQ) and New Jersey (USA HQ). 

I wont go into the whole background about Aroma-works.

As you can see in the photo below all of Aroma-works products are packaged

in a lovely white box with a block colour on them to distinguish between 

the different fragrances. 

The different fragrance categories are as follows: 

-Nurture

- Soulful 

- Serenity 

- Yin and Yang

- Inspire

and

- Essential Rose

I received 4 products from some of the different categories. 

First of all I got the Soulful room mist, £20.00.

which is a complex and exotic scent with a blend of 7 essential oils.

 Soulful combines the fruity top notes of Juniper Berry and Bergamot

 and exotically heady Frankincese with warm, spicy base notes of Patchouli. 

This beautifully balanced blend finishes with a creamy caramel fragrance

 to give you a unique and wonderfully warm scent.

Then we have the Nurture Reed Diffuser, £35.

which is a rich and fruity scent, with a blend of 5 essential oils. 

The Nurture blend combines the fruity, crisp aroma of May Chang,

 the sweet, fresh scent of Roman Camomile

 and the aromatic delicately woody fragrance of Sandalwood.

Then a Medium Serenity candle, £32. 

A scent that calms and restores.

The Serenity blend combines the beautifully warm citrus top notes of 

Lemongrass with the underlying exotic, floral fragrance of Neroli 

and soft, sweet Geranium.

Last of all the small essential rose candle, £15. 

A fruity and floral blend of 7 essential oils. 

The Essential Rose brings together the top notes of sweet and spicy

 Moroccan Rose with delicate Violet Leaf and warm, citrus Mandarin. 

The earthy, rich base notes of Patchouli adds an exotic touch

 to make this a wonderfully balanced blend.

I really love how once you open the products you get a whiff of 

the amazing aroma of  the fragrance's. 

I am really impressed with the whole range, being a candle lover

I am happy to add these to my collection as well as the reed diffuser

and the room mist. 

I would 100% recommend these products for gifts or a treat for yourself. 

Review: Potters Crouch Candles

Potters Crouch Candles  offer an exciting and diverse range of candles 

for your enjoyment. 

They are even able to make your own bespoke range of candles 

for special occasions such as weddings and parties to give

an extra personal  touch to your day,

As well as memorial ones to remember that special someone.

Each candle is handmade, hand–labelled and hand–finished in their  300 year old converted

 barn nestled in the heart of the English countryside in Hertfordshire.

As you can see above each of the candles have a painted

impression on the lid giving it unique touch. 

They have a range of candles from fruits and flowers, charity one's, 

Christmas ones and fragrances of the world.

I chose to go with two from the fragrances of the world section. 

First up their most popular selling candle India. 

The candle has a subtle mixture of delicate spices and heat with exotic warm 

floral's. 

This candle provokes an Indian paradise feel to your home. 

Next up is Africa (how cute are these meerkats) 

making you think off green watering holes, hot sun and  Saharan desert blooms

this is a spicy and thrilling candle that will take you away 

on an African safari (or day dream at least) .

Out of both of the Candles I would say that the Africa one is my favourite by far.