Victoria's Secret Strawberries & Champagne Fragrance Mist

The Victoria's Secret store doesn't open until July over here in the UK, however it didn't stop me from purchasing a couple of items from their beauty range whilst in duty free at the airport. I also bought a couple of other items in the photo that I will be reviewing this week.

Victoria's Secret Fragrance Mist in 'Strawberries & Champagne'

While browsing in the duty free store at Gatwick airport, I came across the Vicky's Secret concession stand; after going through security which ended up with them throwing away my body spray (damn that 100ml limit!) I decided to look through the different varieties of sprays they had (which incidently, was quite a lot).

Fragrance

The smell is extremely sweet, almost sickly sweet. If you love 'Flowerbomb' by Viktor and Rolf, then you'll love this as it's a similar smell. Personally I can't smell the Strawberries as the Champagne scent is pretty strong in this one. You don't need to spray a lot on to get a good lasting scent and it does feel quite high-end for a high street product. There's something about the Chamomile that gives off a very relaxing, calm feeling too, especially in the heat.

Does it Last?

I wanted to see how long the fragrance would last in the heat seeing as I was going on holiday and I wasn't disappointed; I squirted some on in the morning and it wasn't until 3/4pm that the smell started to fade. Also, it's not one of those scents that, when mixed with heat/sweat/etc, it turns all funky and what have you so I'm very pleased about that.

The Etc's

As I purchased it in duty free, it cost £8.00. I think it'll probably be around £12-14 when it hits stores in July.

- 280ml

Can be purchased at:

 The duty free shop at Gatwick Airport if you happen to be flying off soon.

- Any Vicky's Secret in the States

- On Amazon UK for £7!!

- At Victoria's Secret at Westfield in Stratford in July

Back back back baaaaaack...

Hola guys!

So I'm baaaaaaaaack again - It's only been about 3 weeks but it feels so much longer and I've missed blogging so much!

During my absence, I arranged a last-minute holiday to stay with a relative in Barcelona for 5 days and it was absolutely AMAZING (I implore EVERYONE to make it to that beautiful City at least once!). I needed some time away from the UK to just get my head straight and set my priorities in order. Part of this included thinking about how I want to move this here blog forward. My main issue regarding this blog has always been about time and lack thereof. 

While on the beach *tosses hair back and forth*, I came up with a list of things I want to blog about and the amount of time I could set aside to write them - I've now decided to write the bulk of my posts on Sunday as I don't really do anything on that day.

So from now on, you can expect fresh, more detailed and more consistent posts from me! Thanks to everyone who still reads and supports my blog - I appreciate it! In the mean time, I shall put up a few photos of my time in the lovely Barcelona. <3

Bye For Now...

Hey guys.

Throughout the last couple of months, I realise that I haven't really been consistent with the amount and variety of posts- even going so far as to lazily post up random photos of fashion events and things that, truly I didn't really care for but felt I had to put up because of the length of time between posts.

I have such a real passion for reading and writing blogs and to be able to give you guys great posts and share things that I love, my heart has to be in it just hasn't been there because of things going on in the background.

 Therefore until I get certain issues sorted and out of the way, I won't be blogging for a little while because I'd rather go away for a long time and come back motivated, full of ideas, than put up half-hearted blog posts because I feel I have to.

It's been a hard decision, but I feel i've made the right one and I'd like to thank everyone for reading my posts, RTing my links, entering the competitions and showing the blog some love. I appreciate it so much!

I'll still be on Twitter available via email (ghanaiangeisha@gmail.com)

Hopefully I'll be back to blogging soon.

Thanks and bye for now x

The Met Gala 2012....(Photo Post!)

THE GOOD:

Camilla Belle looking sexy and vampy in a low-cut Ralph Lauren number.

Carey Mulligan in Prada.

Jessica Alba in Michael Kors.

Karolina Kurkova in Rachel Zoe. FLAWLESS! LOOK.AT.THE.BACK.

Hilary Swank in Michael Kors. Gorgeous!

Rooney Mara in Givenchy. Gothic chic. <3

Marion Cotilliard in Dior. I love this. LOVE it.

THE BAD:

Sarah......

  I LOVE this dress but I think it would have been EPIC if it were in a burgundy or bottle green.

It looks like she's just sewn bits of fabric together!

  Girl, I guess. 

 Nasty lipstick and ill fitting piece.

 I just hate this. Is it only me?

 No.

 I normally love Chloe's fashion sense but this is atrocious.

Miss Havisham much?

THE UGLY!

WHY FLORENCE...WHY?!

I "get" her and everything but this is just taking the Michael!

What were your favourite dresses?

Lily Cole for The Body Shop - Makeup Collection 2012

A little while ago, model Lily Cole was named as the Global Ambassador for the Body Shop for their upcoming advertising campaign 'Beauty With Heart'. Set to launch the 15th of May with the tagline 'Look good, Feel good and Do good', the movement aims to inspire individuals and expand the boundaries of beauty.

“I have long been an advocate of the potential of using business and consumer power to cause positive change,” Lily said. 

“The Body Shop takes a responsible attitude to people and the environment, and it feels amazing to be supporting a brand who are pioneers in that way of working.” 

Lily will also front the limited edition Cruelty Free Make-up collection which adheres to the brands' firm policy against animal testing. The collection will be released this June in the UK.

Here's a look at some of the products!

What do we think?