Another 'update' post. I'm sure you all enjoy reading them though as we're all a little nosy aren't we? I was going to add a few photos to this too, but I've got lots of photo filled posts coming up so I'm sure you'll forgive me. I've managed to draft over ten posts which I'm so proud of, as it means I don't have to abandon my blog when life gets busy.
I've gained a few followers over the weekend so I'd like to say hi and thank you for following!
I've crossed off a few things of my 101 things list. I've got back into reading books so the number is going up. I've also purchased my first car! His name is Joey (after Joey Essex, 'cos he's reem *cringe*) :D and I love being able to drive about everywhere. Anyone with their test coming up soon should read this post. I also crossed off 'Get measured for a bra'. I've always wanted to do it but was put off. However, after learning you don't actually need to take your bra off to get measured I felt at ease and got measured yesterday. Turns out I've been wearing the completely wrong size!
Aiden & I have almost finished our Christmas shopping. We've been working hard to get it done early and I'm so happy with what we've bought everyone. We also get to see both of our families on Christmas Day now I can drive, so I'm really looking forward to it.
Finally, if you read my last post, you'll know I am offering five advertising spots. Please e-mail me (my e-mail is on the other page) if you want to advertise - my prices are extremely reasonable!
My plans for tonight are to treat my face as I feel like I've just been ruining my skin lately and watch I'm a Celeb: Coming Out. This is always my favourite part of the show. What are your plans?
Monday, 5 December 2011
Want To Advertise On Ditzy Glamour?
I have decided to begin offering advertising on my blog from January 2012. I've mentioned it on Twitter, but I thought I'd also do a quick post about it in case any of you haven't seen the link to the page above. I think it's an exciting opportunity to show some blogs/shops that are out there.
There will be five spaces available. I will only charge £2 for the whole month, and around the 15th I will write a post explaining a little about each blog/shop advertised.
If you are interested (you don't have to commit or anything) then e-mail me at jesswd18@hotmail.com letting me know, even if it's just to ask a few questions.
I look forward to hearing from you. :)
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There will be five spaces available. I will only charge £2 for the whole month, and around the 15th I will write a post explaining a little about each blog/shop advertised.
If you are interested (you don't have to commit or anything) then e-mail me at jesswd18@hotmail.com letting me know, even if it's just to ask a few questions.
I look forward to hearing from you. :)
x
Saturday, 3 December 2011
Aren't I A Lucky Girl?
I was fortunate enough to win first prize in Siobhan's giveaway. Please check out and follow her amazing blog here. The prizes arrived recently and were beautifully wrapped and today I am still finding little stars around my room. (This is because I let my brother open the package as I was at work and he opened it on my bed and all the little stars inside went everywhere!) Take a little peek at what I won.
I won all five of the new Dove Go Fresh range which is going to last me a very long time. I haven't used them all yet, but my (and my brother's) favourite scent is the nectarine and white ginger scent (far right). It smells gorgeous and they lather up really well leaving the scent around the bathroom for ages. (This is helpful as I can tell when my brother's used one!) I also love the cucumber and green tea scent (second left) as it smells so fresh. The other scents are Pomegranate and Lemon Verbena, Plum and Sakura Blossom, and Grapefruit and Lemongrass.
I also won the Dove shampoo, conditioner and express conditioner which I haven't yet tried but will more than likely review at a later date. :) My previous experience with Dove hair products has been good so I'm looking forward to it.
I also won a Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish set. This will be a spare as I already have won (you can see the review here) and so this one will probably be left at Aiden's to use when I'm there. :)
The final thing which I am so so so excited about is this YSL Lipstick. I have a review coming up of this next week so I'm going to keep quiet about my opinions on it, but I think you can tell I am very happy with it.
I'd like to say a big thank you to Siobhan again. You've made me a very happy girl. :)
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I won all five of the new Dove Go Fresh range which is going to last me a very long time. I haven't used them all yet, but my (and my brother's) favourite scent is the nectarine and white ginger scent (far right). It smells gorgeous and they lather up really well leaving the scent around the bathroom for ages. (This is helpful as I can tell when my brother's used one!) I also love the cucumber and green tea scent (second left) as it smells so fresh. The other scents are Pomegranate and Lemon Verbena, Plum and Sakura Blossom, and Grapefruit and Lemongrass.
I also won a Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish set. This will be a spare as I already have won (you can see the review here) and so this one will probably be left at Aiden's to use when I'm there. :)
The final thing which I am so so so excited about is this YSL Lipstick. I have a review coming up of this next week so I'm going to keep quiet about my opinions on it, but I think you can tell I am very happy with it.
I'd like to say a big thank you to Siobhan again. You've made me a very happy girl. :)
x
Thursday, 1 December 2011
Festive Fridays: Christmas Hunt
I received a lovely e-mail yesterday letting me know about a little Christmas Hunt that will be taking place for the next few Friday's and it is such a good opportunity I had to blog about it.
On the 2nd, 9th, 16, and 23rd of December, Urban Retreat Beautique are offering you chances to win amazing prizes and it will only cost you a penny! At 1pm on these days, 3 presents will be placed somewhere on their website and all you need to do is find them, add them to your basket, and purchase for 1p (free p+p). If you are the first to do this, you will win!
The prizes are worth up to £100 and although I'm working this Friday, I will definitely be participating the other days. Good luck and let me know if you'll be entering.
For more information, and to register (it will save you time!) click here.
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On the 2nd, 9th, 16, and 23rd of December, Urban Retreat Beautique are offering you chances to win amazing prizes and it will only cost you a penny! At 1pm on these days, 3 presents will be placed somewhere on their website and all you need to do is find them, add them to your basket, and purchase for 1p (free p+p). If you are the first to do this, you will win!
The prizes are worth up to £100 and although I'm working this Friday, I will definitely be participating the other days. Good luck and let me know if you'll be entering.
For more information, and to register (it will save you time!) click here.
x
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Lush's Cuticle Cream Butter Review
One of my aims is to stop biting my nails. I haven't bitten them for around 3 weeks (I think?). I'm actually really surprised by how much they've grown already and I cannot wait to do some NOTD's with real nails for a change. Anyway, in spite of all this, the skin around my nails is still looking horrible. It's dry, and tends to bleed from where I subconsciouly pick the skin (ouch!).
I'd seen Lush's Cuticle Cream Butter before but never purchased it as I never cared too much about my nails/hands. Plus for £5.95, I wasn't happy with the small tub. However, a quick tutorial from the sales assistant had me feeling much better when he showed just how little you need to use. It will last me a lifetime! All you need to do is massage a very small amount into your cuticles and the skin around your nail.
My first reaction is that it looks like you've dipped your hands in oil at first (lemon scented oil that is...) and it felt a little greasy. However, after applying every night for just a few days, I could already see a difference. I had no dry skin and there was no dead skin to pick at. It also softened my cuticles and has left me feeling a lot happier about my nails.
Would I recommend it? Yes, I really really would. If you're doubtful, just try it out in the shop - Lush is one of the few shops with amazing customer service.
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I'd seen Lush's Cuticle Cream Butter before but never purchased it as I never cared too much about my nails/hands. Plus for £5.95, I wasn't happy with the small tub. However, a quick tutorial from the sales assistant had me feeling much better when he showed just how little you need to use. It will last me a lifetime! All you need to do is massage a very small amount into your cuticles and the skin around your nail.
My first reaction is that it looks like you've dipped your hands in oil at first (lemon scented oil that is...) and it felt a little greasy. However, after applying every night for just a few days, I could already see a difference. I had no dry skin and there was no dead skin to pick at. It also softened my cuticles and has left me feeling a lot happier about my nails.
Would I recommend it? Yes, I really really would. If you're doubtful, just try it out in the shop - Lush is one of the few shops with amazing customer service.
x
Monday, 28 November 2011
Batiste Go Wild!
Regular readers of my blog will know I love Batiste dry shampoos, so any chance to try a new one is obviously a chance I am going to take. The latest addition to the Batiste family is called Wild and has an oriental fragrance to it. I honestly think it's the best one yet as the scent is amazing and who doesn't love a bit of leopard print packaging?
Batiste Wild is available and Boots, Superdrug and many other retailers.
PS Do you fancy winning a UK weekend safari for you and a friend in association with Batiste Wild? Enter here.
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Batiste Wild is available and Boots, Superdrug and many other retailers.
PS Do you fancy winning a UK weekend safari for you and a friend in association with Batiste Wild? Enter here.
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Sunday, 27 November 2011
Jess's Guide To: Taking Your Driving Test
I was going to name this 'Passing Your Driving Test' but I can't guarantee that and I couldn't guarantee that I would pass mine either! But I'm so glad I did and I sort of wish I had a bit more advice on what could help. So here's a few things I learned before and during my test.
1. Ask questions before your test.
There is no question too stupid to ask. I had so many that I didn't want to ask as I thought my instructor would just laugh. One question I wanted to know was what do you put in the engine coolant, and I'm so glad I asked because that exact question came up in my test!
2. Learn your 'Show Me Tell Me' answers.
Now I didn't know that you can get up to 4 minors during this part of your test, and all you need to do is learn the answers. You might as well, as then you can go into the test with 15 minors available instead of 11. It's easy marks. :)
3. Don't think you've failed.
Almost every person I spoke to who had taken their test told me if I make a mistake just carry on and it was the best advice ever. Within the first 5 minutes of my test, I accidently hit the kerb and I knew (at least I thought I knew) that it was an automatic fail. However, I decided to carry on like it never happened and after I passed he told me it was only a minor as I only touched it and didn't actually go onto the kerb. So if I'd assumed I'd failed and given up, it could have been a silly mistake.
4. Relax!
Such a difficult thing to do when it's one of the most important days of your life. But the best thing to do is not get worked up and just relax and treat it like a normal driving lesson. The examiner doesn't want to fail you, and they aren't scary or horrible. They are simply watching you drive, so show them that you can! :)
Good luck to anyone taking their test. It will all be worth it after.
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1. Ask questions before your test.
There is no question too stupid to ask. I had so many that I didn't want to ask as I thought my instructor would just laugh. One question I wanted to know was what do you put in the engine coolant, and I'm so glad I asked because that exact question came up in my test!
2. Learn your 'Show Me Tell Me' answers.
Now I didn't know that you can get up to 4 minors during this part of your test, and all you need to do is learn the answers. You might as well, as then you can go into the test with 15 minors available instead of 11. It's easy marks. :)
3. Don't think you've failed.
Almost every person I spoke to who had taken their test told me if I make a mistake just carry on and it was the best advice ever. Within the first 5 minutes of my test, I accidently hit the kerb and I knew (at least I thought I knew) that it was an automatic fail. However, I decided to carry on like it never happened and after I passed he told me it was only a minor as I only touched it and didn't actually go onto the kerb. So if I'd assumed I'd failed and given up, it could have been a silly mistake.
4. Relax!
Such a difficult thing to do when it's one of the most important days of your life. But the best thing to do is not get worked up and just relax and treat it like a normal driving lesson. The examiner doesn't want to fail you, and they aren't scary or horrible. They are simply watching you drive, so show them that you can! :)
Good luck to anyone taking their test. It will all be worth it after.
x
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