MAGNITONE CLEAN SWEEP SKIN BRUSH FOR MEN

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Magnitone had very kindly sent out their latest 'Clean Sweep' Skin Brush For Men for me to trial, and I have to say, I have found it to be a neat little gadget!

The Skin Brush comes with many features such as a Power Light, Turbo Mode Light, a charge spot which is magnetic allowing for easy use, and my favourite feature? The HydroPRO Brush Head: The precision moulded silicon on the Skin Brush has been specifically engineered for men's skin which exfoliates 30% deeper and gets under all of your facial hair whilst helping to prevent ingrown hairs!

My cleansing routine with the Clean Sweep;

1. For me personally, I found it was better to use the Clean Sweep at night just before going to bed to allow the cleanser to work overnight.
2. I placed the brush head into the circle and turned it until it locked into place.
3. I then applied a cleansing gel (Kiehl's Age Defender Dual-Action Exfoliating Cleanser) upon my skin and dampened the brush and began to massage the skin in a circular motion.
4. After cleansing my skin until I felt comfortable with, I then pressed the button again which then goes into 'Turbo Mode' which detangled and really got underneath my facial hair to allow for a deeper cleansing feel!
5. I washed off the cleansing gel and left my brush head to dry overnight.

The Clean Sweep felt soft upon my skin which was a pleasant surprise as prior to using this, I was slightly dubious as to whether or not the silicon may be a little too hard on the skin. I found that the silicon actually helped to guide the brush better and easier across my face! After using the Clean Sweep, my face felt a lot smoother, looked more radiant and overall I was impressed with how effective the brush was!

You can purchase the Magnitone Clean Sweep Skin Brush For Men here.

Have you tried the Clean Sweep before? How did you find it? Are you a fan of Cleansing Brushes? Do let me know your thoughts below as I would love to hear from you, and don't forget to click that 'like' button!

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JO MALONE ENGLISH OAK & REDCURRANT

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Taken from Jo Malone's newest Collection; English Oak, the English Oak & Redcurrant fragrance is the perfect transitional fragrance for Autumn!

• Top Note: Redcurrant
• Heart Note: Rose
• Base Note: Roasted Oak Absolute

English Oak & Redcurrant opens up with a sharp burst of the Redcurrant note which instantly feels fruity and rather sweet.

During the dry-down, I didn't get much of the Rose note within this fragrance, which had perhaps been overshadowed slightly by the boldness of the woody Roasted Oak note! The longevity of English Oak & Redcurrant lasted for up to 7 hours on my skin and the sillage was medium to heavy.

Compared to the other English Oak fragrance; English Oak & Hazelnut, they differ in that the Hazelnut scent is much more 'green' and earthy! My personal preference? The English Oak & Redcurrant! There is just something about the blend of the notes which creates a warm, cosy feeling which is ideal for the cold, Autumnal season!

To purchase Jo Malone English Oak & Redcurrant, click here. Or perhaps the English Oak & Hazelnut sounds more intriguing? If so, click here!

Be sure to check out my other Jo Malone fragrance reviews such as Tobacco & Mandarin, Dark Amber & Ginger Lily, Myrrh & Tonka, and take a sneak peek at the upcoming Jo Malone Christmas 2017 range!

Have you smelt the new English Oak & Redcurrant fragrance before? Or the English Oak & Hazelnut fragrance? What are your thoughts? Which is your favourite between the two? Do let me know your thoughts below as I would love to hear from you, and don't forget to click the 'like' button!

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AUTUMN 2017

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Autumn for me is a time to reassess yourself and work on improvements. Perhaps many people find that the month January is the time to do that, with the whole 'New Year, New Me' mindset, but I find that if you start to work on yourself now, by the time it comes to the New Year, you'll be ready. 

Without a doubt, Autumn has to be my most favourite season of the year, with the leaves changing colour to walking through them on the ground and hearing them rustle. The buzz in the air and the excitement for the many upcoming events such as Halloween and Bonfire Night, right down to the cold, brisk air which makes for a good excuse to throw on as many layers as possible!

I always find that as each year comes, I spend most of the Summer season hibernating away and I come out to play in Autumn/Winter! Does anybody else feel the same? As a celebration of Autumn, I have revamped my homepage and tweaked a few little things here on my blog, do you like it? I also have many things coming up this A/W so be sure to keep your eye out! 

The photographs below were taken a couple of years ago around Swinsty Reservoir in North Yorkshire/England and I find they best sum up how stunning Autumn really can be... 

This post is my entry for #TheBlogRace; Vix & Laila! Voting opens on Saturday AM so please vote for me when it opens, it would mean a lot.

Thank you!

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COACH FOR MEN FRAGRANCE

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Coach For Men is a crisp and sensual fragrance that captures the modern spirit of youthful possibility! Fronting the campaign is none other than James Franco who was picked as he captures the spirit of what a Coach Man really is; an American Dreamer, an adventurous risk-taker and a romantic at heart.

• Top Notes: Green Nashi, Bergamot, Kumquat
• Middle Notes: Cardamom, Coriander, Geranium
• Base Notes: Vetiver Haiti LMR, Suede, Ambergris

The opening begins with a bold and rather overpowering rush of the citrus notes that slowly dries down onto my skin and begins to feels calmer after 40 minutes. As the fragrance dries down, it becomes more woodsy and spicy.

In terms of the sillage, Coach For Men is heavy and can be smelt lingering in the air long after I have left a room! The longevity on my skin lasted for up to 6-7 hours which was rather impressive and I also liked the little hangtag on the bottle itself to mirror the hangtags left on every Coach bag!

Coach also teamed up with Pintrill to create some limited edition Pins! A rather chic and unique way to celebrate a fragrance right? You can purchase Coach For Men here.

Have you smelt Coach For Men? What did you think of the fragrance? Do let me know your thoughts below, as I would love to hear from you and don't forget to click that 'like' button!

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AUTUMN WITH JOHN SMEDLEY

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John Smedley is renowned for the world's finest knitwear and is the go-to brand for Fashion Designers such as Dame Vivienne Westwood and Paul Smith.

So, when they recently contacted me offering me a piece from their website, I was ecstatic and my brain went into overdrive on which item to choose... In the end, I chose the Garda Jumper in the Crimson Forest colour. I chose the bright, vivid Crimson Forest as red is a huge trend this A/W and I felt it would look striking teamed with a plain black outfit. The jumper itself is incredibly soft and luxurious, and it fits perfectly! Matt McCormick shot these images in Leeds, and once again, I couldn't be happier with the results. I hope you all like the images!

© Photography: Matt McCormick

WHAT I WORE:

JOHN SMEDLEY | GARDA JUMPER IN CRIMSON FOREST

ASOS | FAUX LEATHER BIKER JACKET

ASOS | SKINNY CROP SMART TROUSERS

Have you shopped with John Smedley before? If so, what did you purchase? Do you like my choice? What do you think of the colour!? I would love to hear from you all, so let me know your thoughts below, and don't forget to click the 'like' button!

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UNIQUE GIFTS FOR YOUR SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY

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We all have those special dates throughout the year where we have to pull out all the stops to gift our loved ones. Whether it be for their birthday, a wedding, a romantic anniversary, or even a 'friendaversary'! 

HP have recently released a short series of videos to showcase their latest printing system, and to help celebrate this, I have chosen a few of my favourite special and unique gifts to gift to your loved one, whatever the anniversary!

Jasmine - The Flower Of Memories

I chose this flower as the meaning behind it is rather special and would look lovely as a standout feature in your home! From - The Gluttonous Gardener

Fries Before Guys Friendship Sweatshirt

Incredibly sassy, and straight to the point! I couldn't think of a better friendship gift, and I also like that this could be styled as I personally find it rather chic! Upcoming LookBook perhaps...? From - Ellie Ellie

First Anniversary Wedding Bespoke Newspaper

I love the concept of having your Wedding photos being printed into your own Newspaper! Perhaps this could be personalised further and could be a great Friendaversary Newspaper too? From - Paul Draws Etc

Gin, Vodka, Champagne, Candle And Body Wash Luxury Set

The most premium option out of my choices, but one that covers all bases! With only the best alcohol choices on offer, alongside a candle & body wash, this luxury gift set is a sure winner for your romantic evening together! From - Sloane Home

For more inspiration on Anniversary Gifts, watch HP's latest video below!

You'll never run out of ink when you need it, with HP Instant Ink! Your printer detects when you're running low then it automatically re-orders more, and like magic, it arrives on your doorstep before you run out!

Have you got any anniversaries coming up? If so, what will you be celebrating? Do you like to choose quirky and unique gifts for your loved ones? Or do you prefer something more traditional? Let me know your thoughts below, as I would love to hear from you, and don't forget to click the 'like' button!

*Please note, this post has been sponsored.

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FAKE TAN FOR AUTUMN/WINTER 2017

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As we are officially in my favourite time of the year; Autumn/Winter, it will become much harder here in the United Kingdom to tan naturally. That being said, I know that there are other options such as fake tanning and sunbeds, however, I am strongly against sunbeds and I could go on and on about how dangerous they are! But that's for another post...

One thing's for sure, with all of these fake tans to choose from, you will be looking radiant and glowing this Autumn/Winter! Whether you go for the slow, gradual options, or the quick and instant options, you will be covered when it comes to tanning. Quite literally.

Before any tanning application, please read my tips on how to get the most out of your tan here!

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SUKIN - SUNLESS BRONZING GEL

A bronzing gel which uses the ingredients Caramel and Aloe Vera, this gel was incredibly soft to apply but rather 'runny'. As the texture was very fine, I would advise you to be quick with its application!

I liked the scent of the bronzing gel as it had a clean scent as opposed to a standard 'biscuit' smell, and I found that as it is gradual, it only needed two applications for the colour to develop into the colour that I preferred.

I also love that it is suitable for all skin types, and wasn't sticky when it developed upon my skin!

You can purchase Sukin Sunless Bronzing Gel here.

ESPA - GRADUAL TAN BODY MOISTURISER

Espa's Gradual Tan Body Moisturiser contains Rosewood and Ylang Ylang which left the moisturiser smelling delightful, and was a dream to apply! The consistency and texture of the moisturiser were just right, and I found it easy to rub in.

I found that the tan left my skin with a radiant, natural, brown colour to it and it took three applications for me to feel satisfied with the colour. It also gained me many compliments!

I also want to mention how chic and slick the packaging of the Gradual Tan Body Moisturiser is too!

You can purchase Espa - Gradual Tan Body Moisturiser here.

BONDI SANDS - FOR MEN EVERYDAY GRADUAL TANNING FOAM

As this is a gradual tan, of course, you have to allow for the tan to develop and for any changes to take place. I found that it took up to 5 hours for any colour to come through, and when the tan developed, it turned into a gorgeous, healthy, natural looking glow!

The application of the Bondi Sands Gradual Tanning Foam was a little tricky as I found it hard to gauge where I had actually applied the tan due it's foamy texture.

I enjoyed the colour of Bondi Sands Gradual Tanning Foam, but would advise you to plan ahead and use this tan if you are wanting something that will slowly develop!

You can purchase Bondi Sands - For Men Everyday Gradual Tanning Foam here.

MADAME LALA - SELF TAN MOUSSE

I have made no secret of my love for Madame LALA, and have previously reviewed their Gradual Tan before.

Their Self Tan Mousse is one that has gained me the most compliments out of these tans, and I find the tan to be incredibly natural looking whilst giving off a fresh, healthy and radiant glow!

The application of the Self Tan Mousse was quick and fuss-free which developed instantly with it's first base, and then began to slowly develop deeper over the next couple of hours.

You can purchase Madame LALA - Self Tan Mousse here.

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Do you have a favourite fake tan? Have you tried any of these mentioned? If so, which one? Do you have a preference when it comes to the type of tan you use, gel/mousse/foam? Will you be trying any of these out? Let me know your thoughts as I would love to hear from you, and don't forget to click the 'like' button!

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