'Eyes Look Your Last!' | MyOptique London Retro

A note from Joelle... 

♫ ♪ 'Eyes Look Your Last (Let The Sun Shine In)' - HAIR Cast ♫ ♪

If you haven't seen the amazing new 'London Retro' range from MyOptique, where have you been? All the frames are named after roads, stations or famous Londoners (eg. 'Eliza', 'Bakerloo', 'Westminster' and 'Carnaby'). Being a 'pseudo-Londoner', I think this is an awesome concept!

Now, my prescription music-reading glasses are quite ugly, so it's wonderful to know that you can order any frames in this range with prescription or just the frames!

I am modelling the 'Nancy' frames - named after Nancy from 'Oliver!' and they are perfect, really light and really bold!

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"Oom Pah-pah, oom pah-pah, that's 'ow it goes..."

I have to say that the craftsmanship of these glasses is incredible and they are also scratch-resistant and anti-reflective!

Have a look at the entire range HERE!

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Beauty Bites: Nivea Express Hydration Primer

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The Nivea Daily Essentials Hydration Primer Dry/Sensitive is amazing, just putting it out there straight away. I bought it last year in Superdrug and have been loving using it for almost a full year.

There was this big primer hype this year, as people realised that having a smooth, moisturised base before applying makeup is really important.

I went for the pink formula because my skin is ridiculously sensitive and a little dry at times. All you need is a little finger-sized amount of this and it goes a long way. Once you have massaged in into your face and neck, it absorbs into the skin and creates a fresh and smooth base, ready for your foundation. 

The scent is kind of neutral and doesn't really smell of anything, which I like because it wouldn't be nice having a perfumed primer.

For I bought it for £4.99, but apparently you can 

This primer actually does what it says on the pot and that's why it's so popular with beauty bloggers and makeup artists! 

I highly recommend it!

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Once: The Musical And Cabana

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♫ ♪ 'Falling Slowly' - Once Cast ♫ ♪

This post is soooooo late but, I still really want to share it with you, if you don't mind.

I hopped onto a train with Amani and Hannah and we headed to the West End of London, famous for its many theatres and amazing restaurants.

We booked a pre-show meal and Cabana - a quirky Brazilian restaurant in the heart of the city and we were so impressed with the food!

They brought us our chicken skewers still sizzling on the skewer and sliced it off and onto our plates right in front of us. A lady from another table saw this, and asked to have what we were having! 

 We all opted for the mango sorbet, which is honestly the best sorbet I've ever had -super creamy and refreshing.

With our tummies full and our  ears ready for some live music, we headed down to the Phoenix Theatre. Even though we were seated in the grand circle, we rushed down to join the cast and some audience members ON STAGE! No, we weren't singing ans dancing, but the stage was a real pub and you could buy drinks and stand on stage as the cast performed live Irish jigs! 

It was an incredible experience! 

If you didn't know, the show is about the power of music and love and features the Academy Award-winning song, 'Falling Slowly'. 

It's not your average glossy musical with overdone makeup, jazzhands and fairytale endings. There are only about 12 cast members and they hardly ever leave the stage!

It's emotional, raw and really powerful! Every member of the cast can play an instrument and the vocals are out of this world! 

You HAVE to go and see it if you are in London! 

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LOVE Christmas Wishlist + 25% Discount

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Hello there! 

I have been raving out this brand for a while now, so am extra happy to be part of their Fashion Academy!

On this day of Blogmas, I bring you a new wishlist from one of my favourite online stores, In Love With Fashion.

LOVE BLACK FAUX FUR GILET - I have never worn a gilet in my life, but as it's winter, i'm getting back into wearing faux fur and this FURRY gilet can really jazz up any outfit!

LOVE GREEN TIE DYE PRINT JUMPSUIT - How cool is this jumpsuit? It's a definite stand-out piece to wear at a Christmas party

LOVE BLACK CHIFFON KIMONO - Capes and kimonos are a great alternative to cardigans. I like the boho-slouchy feel to them

ILWF BLACK CUT OUT SHOE BOOT - these cut-out boots are everywhere at the moment, but these ones are even more cool because of THE chunky gold buckles!

ILWF DEEP RED SATCHEL BAG - The maroon is a warm, festive colour in complete contrast to the other items in the wishlist!

Now the LOVE Fashion team have been so incredibly generous and have given my readers a whopping 25% off my wishlist items! Just use the code: MERRYLFA

Happy shoppin'! :)

Beauty Bites: Boots No7 BB Lips

A note from Joelle... 
This is new series focusing on the little things in beauty, hair and skincare that are often overlooked! I own all of the products that I recommend in this series :)

This is the Boots BB Lips tinted lip balm, which I have in 'Blush Coral'. I have used it so much, that the metallic writing on the tube is gone, whoops!
This is the only other lip balm (apart from Vaseline) I can truly rely on as it's so moisturising and non-sticky! It's also a beautiful frosted pink colour, which is a nice shade for this time of the year.
I really recommend it, especially in the freezing cold weather!
What do you think?

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Gift Ideas For Men

A note from Joelle... 
Here are a few ideas for your male loved-ones this year. Happy shoppin'!
Click the links below! :)

1000 Adventures Book
Ted Baker Undies and Socks Set
Ted Baker Wallet
New Look Gloves
ASOS iPhone
Nip + Fab Facial Wash
ASOS Beanie Hat
Self-Swirling Mug
Modern Gentleman Book