'Brand Based Stocking' Idea - The Body Shop + 40% off Code!

To put a spin on the traditional stocking, this year, why not put together a 'Brand Based Stocking'! Now, the concept is, instead of filling a stocking with novelty bits you fill it with items from one brand in particular that you know the recipient loves! I have a nice little discount code to share with you today which gives you 40% off most items at The Body Shop just enter 14317 at the checkout (click here for full list of excluded items), so it's the perfect chance to jam pack a stocking full of The Body Shop goodies for someone who loves the brand for just over £20!

All items along with discounted prices

There are quite a few products in the 'Gifts' section to choose from and I chose 9 that appealed to me the most and ones that I would love to receive myself. Below I have listed all of the items with direct links to make it nice and easy for you (if you want to browse the full range of 'Stocking Fillers' click here).

1. Vanilla Brulee Lip Balm
2. Frosted Cranberry Soap
3. Frosted Cranberry Shower Gel
4. Vanilla Brulee Soap
5. The Utterly Unique Mirror
6. Frosted Cranberry Home Fragrance Oil
7. Bath Lily Red
8. The Utterly Unique Nail File
9. Frosted Cranberry Hand Cream

Altogether, when using the discount code and including delivery, the order comes to just £20.69 which I think is absolutely fantastic! I have spent a lot more than that some years just filling a stocking with junk and little novelty bits that never get used! As fun as it is receiving novelty bits it can all add up and if you want to give a more thoughtful stocking (lads, take note) or even present a stocking to someone as a main gift, I think this is such a quirky idea that won't leave you out of pocket! If your Mum, Sister etc loves The Body Shop products I think they will be more than overwhelmed with a whole stocking full of goodies from a brand they love!

Need a stocking? Click here to grab this personalized one for only £3.48 delivered!

One last thing, don't forget the chocolate coins and an orange in the bottom of the stocking! We don't want to break that tradition!

Do you think this is a good idea? Will you be buying any of the products listed or creating a 'Brand Based Stocking' this year?

Top 30 Boohoo Sale Steals Under £5

When I skimmed through my emails this morning my eyes spotted an email from Boohoo telling me that they have free delivery all weekend! I instantly grabbed this opportunity to take a browse through the clearance section and see if there was anything for a few pounds worth nabbing! I wasn't expecting there to be much to be honest but I found loads of sale steals which I thought I would share with you. I have put together 30 sale items which are all under £5, some of which you could most definitely still pull off now and some items which are great to grab now and put away for next summer...

Direct Links: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

I already own number 7 and the quality is fab! Tempted to order another to keep as a spare as I love the slogan so much! I was also surprised to see number 4 in the sale, especially as it's an autumnal shade and so I couldn't resist ordering it!

Direct Links: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18 (15 is OOS already!)

I have to say number 14 made me laugh! I don't have a shower but I may order it to chuck in my handbag in case I get caught without a umbrella (haha)! I have also been after something similar to number 18 for ages and so ordered that too!

Direct Links: 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 (24 is OOS already!)

This set has a Halloween vibe going through it, I thought number 19 and 21 would make fab Halloween costumes, especially if you're on a budget. Number 26 looks expensive and delicate, perfect for date night, along with a splash of number 20 on your nails you will look a million dollars (other models own polish shades in the sale too but this was my fave!).

Direct Links: 28, 29, 30

I love the colour of number 28 and I think the style is flattering and number 30 is a perfect way to take an outfit from day to night.

My Top Outfit Idea

I absolutely love these pieces together and think they would make a bright and glamorous outfit for a meal followed by clubbing! I love the jacket, it's just so cute and I think the mix of colours makes the dress pop. A slick of the models own and the statement necklace and, guess what girl, you would be guaranteed to turn heads!

Don't forget to add the word GOODY (make sure it's in caps!) at the checkout for free delivery!

Are you going to order any of these items?

Free Benefit Fakeup Mini Deluxe - Online Glitches/Errors

I was just having a browse on the Benefit website yesterday in awe of everything I would love to try but can't afford and as I scrolled past the 'Fakeup Deluxe Mini' I had to do a double take...

Benefit Bargains from Asos

Since the Asos sale started a few days ago I have been planning to put some time aside to scour the beauty section for some bargains! After being busy blogging and editing the first chance I had was this morning and normally they only knock a few quid off Benefit products but there are a couple that have gone more than half price...

If you are a dark skinned girl (if not, scroll down to the next product to avoid crying) you are in for a real treat... The Benefit 'Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation' in the shade 'Nutmeg' is reduced from £26.50 to £10! When I seen this I almost jumped with joy but was disappointed when I clicked on the product and found that only the 'Nutmeg' shade is reduced (don't you just hate it when they do that?). I decided to blog about it anyway as I am sure many girls out there are the shade 'Nutmeg' and so you can nab a bargain!

It is the darkest shade in the range, is oil free and also has SPF 25. It is a light to medium coverage and so I assume feels light on the skin which is always a plus. It is also the winner of 'The Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards 2014' and with hundreds of positive reviews this appears a great product. For £10 it is an absolute steal and I am totally jealous of anyone who is the shade 'Nutmeg'! Click here to buy it!


Now, onto the other bargain that will appeal to anyone who loves eyeshadows... The 'Benefit Longwear Powder Shadow' is discounted at more than half price at £7.50. Surprisingly this price is on more than one shade (yesssss) and the colours are very appealing.

It says on the actual Benefit website that these are 'New' but I am not sure of that as reviews date back to 2013. Seven out of the twelve available shades are reduced and the colours range from milky white to rich brown and they usually retail at £15.50.

A fantastic chance to try out a highly rated Benefit product for such a fantastic price! I think these will sell out quickly, especially in the shades 'Milk It', 'Quick Look Busy' and 'Thanks a Latte' as they are very versatile and workable shades. Click here to purchase them!

P&P is £3 or free if your order is £15 or more or why not click here to read my post which gives you the low down on Asos Premiere which is just £9.95 a year for next day delivery on all orders no matter how big or small.

Let me know if you order anything, I think I might grab 'Thanks a Latte'!

Top 10 Body Shop Sale Steals

UPDATED STOCK AS OF 15/10/14

I composed this post as soon as I seen an email from The Body Shop (14/10/14) saying that their sale had started because I wanted you to grab a bargain and not miss out! I have now updated this post regarding stock as I knew some of the items in the picture above would now be OOS. Luckily, more than half are still available but don't hang around as they won't be there forever!

Updated stock as of 15/10/14:

- Coconut Shower and Moisture Set which is perfect for a Christmas gift or even a little treat for yourself
- Chocomania Eau De Toilette is a strong but wonderful aroma of rich chocolate yet not too sickly
- Chocomania Body Butter is wonderfully rich and moisturising
- Hair Chalk I have a tutorial video on this here
- Maca Root Face Wash is a best seller and would make a great stocking filler

The other 4 items are now OOS which isn't surprising as who could resist the items at those prices!?

Luckily my highlighted product is still available...

The Chocomania Beautifying Oil!

I have been wanting to try this for agggges and I am finally going to nab one seeing as it's such a steal at £4.50! You can use it on your face, body and hair and I particularly want to see what effect it has on my hair as there's been so much hype over beauty oils recently! If you want to try it too, click here.

There is also currently 30% off core products at The Body Shop and also an extra 10% off if you own a love your body card.

Let me know if you order anything or manage to grab some bargains in store!