I HEART Punky Pins

I'm so excited to share ANOTHER Punky Pins blog post with you all. For those of you who missed my first post, click here to have a read. 

If you had a look at their website before Christmas and liked what you saw, you should definitely take a look again as they have uploaded so much new stock since then so I was excited when they let me pick out a few pieces to share with you lot.

As Valentine's Day is approaching, this is the perfect time to indulge in anything heart shaped! Punky Pins kindly let me pick out 2 pieces from their website.

This super cute Key To My Heart Initial Gift Set* (£18). stood out to me immediately. I haven't seen anything like this before and I just think it's adorable. The heart is made from layered acrylic and there is a cut out of an initial of your choice. The keychain fits perfectly into the heart. If you are in a relationship, this is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to this gift set because you can keep the necklace for yourself and give your partner the key to your heart.... That was so cheesy, right?  

You can also choose between a gold or a silver chain. I don't normally wear gold chains when it comes to fashion jewellery as I think it can sometimes look a bit tacky but this worked surprisingly well due to the fact that the heart has a gold sheen to it. 

I also liked the look of this Personalised Heart Name Necklace* (£18). I don't own any jewellery with my name on so this is a nice addition! You can choose from 3 colours but I think that the light pink looks the best! This looks quite girly and it'll be a fun necklace to wear on a casual day-to-day basis. As there are several layers of acrylic to this necklace, it's a little bit chunky which may be a good or bad thing depending on personal preference.

If you like handmade products and/or you like cute things, Punky Pins is a great website to check out. Acrylic is such a fun material to use and I actually used to make all sorts of things using acrylic when I was school but I never thought I'd see acrylic jewellery let alone wear it. So much thought has been put into their designs and I'm excited to see what else they come up with in the next few months. So get ordering in time for Valentine's Day!

Punky Pins are offering my readers a discount code.

Enter iamlinderella10 at checkout for 10% off your order. 

Mylah Rose - Linderella's Picks

If you're ever after a truly British gift for a loved one, Mylah Rose is one to check out. They are a new online gift store selling luxury products from small British businesses. So whilst we're on that note, if you're a craft maker or own a small handmade business, you may want to consider selling through Mylah Rose. 

It's still early days for them, as you can tell from the sparse website, but I've been looking through what they have so far and I've picked out some of my favourites to share with you all.

1. Gypsy Bear - As far as I'm concerned, you are never too old for teddy bears! I love the blend of colours on this teddy and it would make an amazing gift for anyone who likes cuddly toys.  It even has cashmere paw pads - ooh la la... With a luxury gift store comes a luxury price tag... Priced at £80, I'll add this to my Christmas wish list... Too early?

2. Heligan Moonstone Candle - Now I'm not someone who lights candles that often but this one has four wicks on it! Anything cute and quirky like this always catches my attention. It would be perfect for a special occasion and it would make an excellent centerpiece. 

3. Sugared Almonds - These have been made by Charbonnel et Walker, one of Britain's earliest chocolatiers. I've never tried these before but I love almonds and I love anything sweet so these should be good, right? Plus, how cute would this look as a gift?

4. London Montage Cushion - Although it would be pretty difficult to capture the essence of London in just one cushion, this does a pretty good job. From the red phone boxes to the Queen's guards, this is a must-have for any London lover. I just wish the photo of the dog wasn't on there, I am not a fan of dogs...

5. Teacup Gift Set - I've always liked the idea of having my own little tea party. I love how vivid the colours are in this gift set and it would certainly make any tea lover's day. 

Will you be shopping at Mylah Rose?

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Review: Elizabeth's Daughter - Skincare Gift Set

I love trying out new skincare products and it's always nice to see that there are so many smaller skincare companies who are just as good, if not sometimes better, than the bigger brands. So when I came across Elizabeth's Daughter, I was quite tempted to try something out. They use all natural ingredients and are aimed at young and sensitive skin. They kindly offered to send me the gift set to try out because I was a little wary about buying a product that I'd heard very little about, especially with my sensitive skin. 

The gift set came with a headband and 3 skincare products. I've been using the products for over a month now and they're almost empty as they're only little tubes.

Headband

This was a lovely addition to the gift set! Whenever I'm washing my face or using face masks, my hair always gets in the way. I do sometimes use those elasticated hair bands but I don't like how tight they feel and the fact that you also have to pull it over your head. With this one, it's basically one long strip of material, and you just wrap it around your head and velcro it into place. Unfortunately, this only comes as part of the gift set and you can't purchase it separately.

The Purifying Mask

I'm in two minds about this product. The reason I do quite like it is because the texture is quite nice and it leaves my skin soft. However, there is a really strong chemical odour to this product, which I didn't expect at all from a supposedly natural skincare brand. I've only used this once because the smell is a bit too much but I may try it again at some point.

The Daily Moisturiser

I really like the smell of this. It just smells quite clean and fresh, and it's not at all overwhelming. It contains SPF 15 and can be used on the face or body. The first thing I noticed was how heavy the moisturiser was. It doesn't feel like a thick moisturiser when I have it on my hands but it feels very heavy on the face, and almost greasy. It's definitely too much for daytime use but I've enjoyed using this at night before bed. 

The Facial Gel Cleanser

This was my favourite product out of the three. Admittedly, this has a chemical smell to it as well but it wasn't as noticeable because I used this during my morning showers. It's a clear gel which foams up really well and it really made my face feel like it had been thoroughly cleansed. 

Having trialled all of these products, I probably won't be making any purchases. I do quite like the Facial Gel Cleanser but it doesn't do anything that my usual cleanser can't do so it's not really worth the money. 

This skincare set isn't available anymore as it was a Christmas special but you can buy the full-sized products from Elizabeth's Daughter.

Review: Fatally Feminine Designs - Pink Rose Heart Cake Necklace

If you love all things cute, you're going to love Fatally Feminine Designs. In 2007, having taught herself how to use polymer clay, Aubree decided to set up her own little jewellery shop on Etsy. What started off as a small hobby is now a busy online business.

Those of you who shop on Etsy will know how many hidden treasures you can find on there as most of the products are handmade. Fatally Feminine Designs is a fantastic example of excellent handmade jewellery. Aubree's designs are based on desserts, something that I love so I knew I'd love her jewellery (even though I can't eat it...). 

Every order at Fatally Feminine Designs comes with lovely gift packaging at no extra cost. How pretty does the little box look? I live the silk pink polka dot ribbon. If you're buying something as a gift, you don't even need to do any wrapping! I love the brown textured box as well, it makes a nice change from the standard black ones. 

Aubree kindly sent me the Pink Rose Heart Cake Necklace*, one of my favourite designs from the shop. It has a 17" gold plated chain so it's perfect for wearing over jumpers or any tops. I think that this necklace would also look great with a silver chain too. I'm still in two minds about gold chains when it comes to fashion jewellery. 

I love how intricate this design is. It's amazing to think that this was made my hand, I can only imagine the time and effort that has gone into this. You can tell that this was made by someone who knows her craft and is passionate about what she does. From the latticed centre to the delicate roses, there is so much attention to detail. There is even a pink bow to finish it off.

The detail doesn't end there either, a small Swarovski Crystal heart has been attached to the back of the necklace by the clasp. I normally wear my hair down so it's unlikely anyone will see it but it's nice just knowing it's there. It's those extra little touches that make you feel quite special. 

Fatally Feminine Designs delivers internationally so you can get your hands on all of the super cute designs no matter where you are. If you love jewellery and you love desserts, you'll be sure to find something (or a lot of things) that you'll love. Let me know if you order anything!

What are your thoughts on my necklace?