Vanilla Pumpkin..

Autumn is my most favourite time of Year, the changing colours, the falling leaves, the Autumn walks and the pamper nights. The launch of seasonal products begin and The Body Shop has not disappointed this year with the launch of their limited edition Vanilla Pumpkin Range. 

Inspired by freshly-baked Halloween goodies, the Vanilla Pumpkin range features a delightful blend of Autumnal scents. Each product is formulated with a delectable blend of pumpkin, vanilla, tonka bean, hazelnut and maple syrup. It smells as delicious as it sounds!

The range includes Vanilla Pumpkin Hand Cream, Shower Gel, Body Butter and Shimmer Mist. It's packaging is festive, with it's Autumnal colours, pumpkins, vanilla and red bows. I love everything about this range! I picked up the Hand Cream, Shower Gel and Body Butter... 

The Hand Cream £5.00 for 30ml, is light, non-greasy and fast absorbing. Just what I like for a hand cream, I can't stand the ones that takes ages to absorb and leave your hands feeling greasy. It's a convenient travel size, perfect for your hand bag and the scent lasts for hours. I'm not usually one for hand cream, but as we are approaching the colder weather I thought I'd better start! I've been keeping this on my bedside table and putting some on before bed. 

The Shower Gel £5.00 for 250ml, is moisturising with a creamy consistency. It doesn't dry out your skin, it leaves your skin smelling delicious and feeling soft and supple. A little goes a long way, so although it may be small in size, it will last for ages and it lathers up wonderfully. This is a lot stronger than the hand cream and it lives up to its name, it reminds me of baking! The scent lingers on your skin once you are out of the shower but it's not as strong and for as long as the Body Butter. 

The Body Butter £15.00 for 200ml, is wonderfully thick so it feels indulgent, but with it being fast absorbing, it's the perfect combination. It promises 24 hour moisture and it delivers, leaving your skin feeling moisturised all day. The scent lasts for hours. I'm always berating myself for not moisturising as much as I should, but this definitely motivates me, it gives you total Autumnal vibes and goes hand in hand with the Shower Gel to keep the smell lingering on your skin for longer. 

We don't have a Body Shop on the Island, so I picked up the range through a Friend who is a The Body Shop At Home Consultant. Where you can shop from the comfort of your own Home, with expert advice and beauty tips, deals exclusive to The Body Shop At Home and free delivery. It was my first purchase but it definitely won't be my last. If you don't have a local Consultant, you can also pick up the range online and in store. I just hope they bring out this Range again next year! 

Have you tried this Range yet? What did you pick up?

Autumn Walks..

Long Boucle Knit Sweater - Stradivarius

Grey Check Faux Fur Collar Biker Coat - River Island

Black Kash Leather Sock Boots - Topshop

I am not usually one for jumper dresses, when the weather starts to get colder I immediately reach for jeans and a jumper. So when I saw this one in Stradivarius, I fell in love! It is the perfect length, just the right amount of oversized and it had long sleeves that you could pull down over your hands to keep them warm. You could dress it up or down, wear it for work or wear it over the weekend. They had it in numerous colours and I must say, I nearly bought all four! I settled on the grey and I know I am going to get so much use out of it. I paired it with my new River Island Faux Fur Collar Biker Coat and my Topshop Kash Sock Boots. Perfect attire for Autumn walks.

A Postcard From Cyprus..

A while ago I found an idea on Pinterest that inspired me.. Whilst you were on a trip, you were to send yourself a postcard from where ever you were, detailing what you did that day. Once you were home you had an instant scrapbook of memories complete with photos, stamps and a run down on each days events. 

I fell in love with this idea and a couple of years ago started my own scrapbook. I send myself one postcard from each destination I travel to and write down my favourite moments of the entire trip and post it back home. I have three postcards so far and this will be my fourth. 

I recently travelled to Paphos and during my time there I explored Cyprus, immersed myself in their culture, explored their sites and monuments and took photos throughout my trip. I wanted to document my trip on my Blog, so I have posted my favourite photos and moments from the trip.

We spent the day exploring the sites and monuments of The Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, we were in complete awe of the sites and monuments that date back from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. Including The Pafos Odeon, a 2nd century Odeon and The Byzantine Castle, built in the 13th century. 

Limassol was our starting point, visiting the Village of Pissouri and stopping off at a Citrus Plantation. We meandered through the plantation, picking fresh fruit and tasting their grapefruit, oranges, grapes and freshly made lemonade.

We travelled into the Troodos mountains, visiting the Village of Agros and stopping off at Niki Agathokelous, a traditional sweet industry. We watched them make their sweets and got the opportunity to taste some of them. 

Just a stone throw away was the The Rose Factory. We had missed their annual picking of the Rosa Damascena Roses in May, but we saw how they made their Rose Candles and tasted their Rose Wine, Liquor, Nectar and Jam. 

We spent an afternoon in Tsiakkas Winery, touring the vineyards, the winery and wine tasting on the veranda. We tasted their Xynisteri a white wine, Rodinos a rosé wine, Porfyos a red wine and Commonderia a desert wine. 

I really wanted to see the birth place of Aphrodite, the Goddess of Fertility, Love and Beauty. She was born from the foam in the waters of Paphos. Her birthplace is a geological formation of rocks, called The Rock of Aphrodite.

Exploring The Archaeological Site of Kourion, we came across the Theatre, which was an impressive size, it was built towards the end of the 2nd Century BC. It has been destroyed, abandoned and has had a series of restorations.

The Castle of Kolossi was an interesting visit, originally built in 1210 and rebuilt in 1454. Serving as the Grand Commandery and the surrounding land was cultivated with vineyards, from which the Commandaria wine was produced.

We whiled away our last afternoon in the Mountain Village of Omodos in the Troodos Mountains. We wandered the quaint, winding streets, shopping and trying the local delicacies. We stopped for a break in a cafe to watch the world go by before saying goodbye to the Island and starting our journey Home. 

Have you been to Cyprus? What is one of your favourite moments from your trip?

Sweater Weather..

Cropped Sweater With Faux Pearls - Zara

Faux Leather Mini Skirt - Zara

Kash Leather Sock Boots - Topshop

Before the weather took a turn for the worst, me and my Mum spent the afternoon in Laxey. Laxey is quickly becoming one of my favourite places on the Island, with its quiet, quaint winding streets and pebbled beach. The Shed recently opened on the far end of the beach with unobstructed sea views, Juice Bar and Artisan Kitchen. Selling a range of fresh, healthy juices and a range of artisan food and drink creations with a healthy twist.

Since moving to the Island, I have been surprised how many dog friendly places there are and the Shed is one of them. With it's free doggy juice, treats, toys and a place for the Dogs to rest. It really makes a difference and enables you to get out and about and make the most of what the Island has to offer with your four-legged friend in tow. We stopped for one of their paninis, a cup of tea and a slice of cake before a walk along the beach.