Arbonne – beautyandthetrail

There’s no better way to start feeling festive than transforming your house into your very own Santa’s Grotto.

Much to my disappointment, in my house it seems to be a rule that no decorations go up until to December 1st… BUT as the Arbonne Festive Line has already been released and I was itching to share some of it with you, I had a great excuse to start decorating so that I could show it off…

Even though it gets darker so much earlier in the evenings, I’m really starting to enjoy it as it gives me an excuse to light up my collection of candles and turn the christmas lights on which makes it feel so festive and cosy.

And now I get to sit here and write this with all of my candles surrounding me, the fire on and a big cup of (my favourite) bourbon vanilla tea.

The 2016 Arbonne Festive Collection has a substantial choice of gifts to choose from but I thought I’d choose my four favourites to share with you.

1. Tahitan Coconut Lip Therapy Set

This set includes a Lip Smoother and Lip Salve.The Lip Smoother gently exfoliates the lips, getting rid of the dry, flaky skin leaving you with hydrated and smooth lips. The Lip Smoother features grapeseed oil & coconut which smooths and softens & dragon fruit extracts which hydrates. The Lip Salve leaves you with moisturised and hydrated lips as it features shea butter & coconut oil which hydrates & conditions, and meadowfoam seed oil which soothes dry skin.

How to use:

Massage a small amount of the Lip Smoother and then rinse off.
Follow with the moisturising Lip Salve.

My favourite part of this set is the smell of it… I love coconut and I don’t think you can ever go wrong with it. Also the feel when you apply it as it just glides onto your lips and moisturises so quickly. This pretty set is essential for the party season or could be the perfect present for someone you love.

2. Shea Butter Collection Hand Lotion Trio

These 3 lotions are made up of a Lavender Mint lotion, an Apricot Vanilla lotion & our Original Shea Butter. It is possible to purchase the Apricot Vanilla lotion individually. Shea Butter moisturises to soften skin, Vitamin E is used within these to soften & nourish and Sesame Seed oil is used to soothe the skin.

3. Olive Blossom & Eucalyptus Gift Set

This set includes a Cleansing Body Polish & a moisturising Body Butter. The Body Polish exfoliates dead skin cells leaving skin soft and smooth. The Body Butter moisturises and keeps your skin hydrated and smooth. Eucalyptus oil is one of my favourite scents (as I’ve said before). It is super refreshing, but also soothing, and goes perfectly well with the naturally derived essential oils inspired by fragrant blossoms. Olive oil fruit extract is also used within this to enhance the conditioning & moisturising of the skin.

How to use:

The Body Polish is used in the shower/bath to exfoliate and then rinse off.
The Body Butter is used afterwards to moisturise.

I think this is my favourite product from the festive collection (it was hard to decide). I love the refreshing scent and how well both of these products work. It is such a great gift to give as everybody needs a good body polish & body butter in their life.

4. Pampermint Foot Care Duo & Socks

This set includes an exfoliating Foot Scrub, moisturising Foot Cream (and even a pair of fluffy socks)! The Peppermint essential oil makes this feel even more festive. If you like After Eight Mints then you will LOVE the smell of this. The fluffy socks should be worn after using the foot cream to enhance the moisturising effect. Avocado oil is used in these products to to hydrate and soothe. Mandarin Orange Peel Oil extract is also used to soften and nourish.

How to use:

Apply & massage all over feet and then rinse off.
Apply all over feet, focusing on the heels.
Slip into fluffy socks.

If you’d like to find out more about these products then have a look on http://www.emilypowe.arbonne.com or alternatively contact me on Facebook.

Writing this post has definitely made me feel more christmassy and I’m looking forward to writing more christmas related posts…

It seems to me that every month I somehow manage to find something new to be obsessed with…and when I say ‘new’, I mean it could have been around for ages but I have only just discovered its true worth.

As September has gone by SO quickly (I literally feel like I blinked and summer was over), I thought I would write a little post and chat you through the things I have been loving the most this month. As I have been loving a lot of different things, it was difficult for me to find just one category to put them in. So feast your eyes upon a bit of everything and maybe one or two will be in your list of favourites next month.

1. Sleep Well Balm

When I’m struggling to wind down this is the first thing I reach for. In actual fact, I don’t fall asleep now without applying a small amount of this to my pressure points. It makes me feel calm and relaxed instantly…and I never understood the whole ‘counting sheep’ concept. There is something so soothing about the smell of lavender. When I was younger I always used to put a couple of drops of lavender oil on my pillow every night to help me fall asleep, so when I heard about this (AND the deep sleep pillow spray which I have also been loving, but this balm is more of a newfound love), I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them. The balm is also so easy to keep with you in your purse or handbag. If stress starts to get the better of you while you’re out and about then this is super easy to quickly apply and will help you feel much calmer. It’s perfect for travelling as well (an essential for an over night flight).

2. Oribe Shampoo for Magnificent Volume

A couple of months ago I was in Space N.K on an unintentional shop, (we all know how this is going to end), when I came across this brand. I think it was the super luxurious packaging that initially attracted me to take an interest in it. All I had to do was open the lid and the smell sold it to me instantly. I knew I needed it in my life if my hair was going to end up smelling THAT good. Thankfully, I loved it and it does exactly what it says. I always look for as much volume and bounce as possible when buying a shampoo and this definitely does that. Sadly it is on the more pricey end and I did feel guilty spending that much on a shampoo… BUT you only need the tiniest amount as it is super concentrated and goes a long way.

3. Arbonne Shape It Up Brow Pencil (Medium Brown)

I usually use a brown eyeshadow and an angled brush when it comes to my brows (pencils used to scare me). BUT after trying this for the first time I was completely hooked. The brow pencil glides on so smoothly which makes it really easy to apply. It also comes with a brow brush on the other end which means that blending is a lot easier and you can brush through your brows before starting too. The colour is perfect for my brows (not too dark and not too light).

4. Fortnum & Mason Hot Chocolate

I used to drink a lot of hot chocolate (I am a chocolate addict after all), but I soon started to find it slightly too rich and redirected my love towards tea. After receiving the ultimate Fortnum & Mason hot chocolate as a gift, I rediscovered my love. It was a colder night and my friend and I were having a night in. We were in the mood for a hot chocolate so I reached for this and we went all out. On the tin it says… ‘For a more luxurious experience in a saucepan heat 120ml of milk, 40ml of cream and a drop of vanilla’. It was heavenly. Honestly. The downside is that I’ve been completely spoilt now and will only want this one as it really is divine.

5. Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm

I was so intrigued about this product when I first heard that it creates a completely unique shade on each person’s lips. It does this by bringing out your natural lip colour by reacting to the moisture level of your lips. I purchased the pink shade straight after trying it as I loved the colour it turned my lips (a rosy pink shade). I use it as a lipstick as I love how it gives such a natural, glossy look but you can also use it as a lip primer. It is soo moisturising and I absolutely love the packaging – a typical dior look -so girly!

6. Pana Chocolate

If you hadn’t noticed already, I’m obsessed with chocolate. I have such a sweet tooth and chocolate is my weakness. But, along with loving chocolate, comes the feeling of guilt. SO when I heard that there was a healthy chocolate out there which supposedly tastes amazing too, I couldn’t order it fast enough. I ordered three different flavours to try; Mint, Coconut & Goji, Sour Cherry & Vanilla (there are lots more but I thought I’d try these flavours first). I wasn’t sure how an organic, vegan, raw chocolate with no refined sugars could actually taste good but I promise you it does. I absolutely love them and they are the perfect alternative to a normal, unhealthy chocolate bar…AND you don’t have that horrible guilty feeling afterwards…which is a pretty good bonus. Essentially all that’s in them is cacao powder, coconut oil and dark agave. The mint flavour is my favourite and I definitely recommend it. The packaging is so cute as well (I love the little mascot on the box). I will definitely be ordering more of these soon!

7. Bridget Jones’s Baby

I waited SO long for this to come out and when it did I was in that cinema straight away. In my opinion, it was the best one so far (and that’s saying something)! Renée Zellweger is still amazing and I definitely wasn’t complaining about the new addition… Patrick Dempsey. I haven’t watched a film in such a long time where my (non existent) abs ached afterwards from hysterically laughing so much and this definitely achieved that. All I’m going to say is… hospital revolving doors. If you’ve seen it you’ll understand. And if you haven’t then what are you waiting for?!

This leads me into another one of my favourites…Vue cinema in Cambridge. The new seats are AMAZING. They have completely revamped them. It’s literally like having your own comfy reclining sofa with a foot stool, head rest and a table for your popcorn. It really is the best… although sometimes you can hear the occasional snores as people have dozed off.

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