Hebridean Dew - Skincare

Some new skincare!

Always exciting, hoping you'll find those miracle products.

Hebridean Dew Skincare

'a range of skincare products which combines seaweed extract with natural spring water from a healing Hebridean spring. The resulting mineral rich extract is then blended with other carefully selected organic ingredients to create the skincare range.'

My mum was lucky enough to be given a bag of 4 products

from the range.

But I was straight in there to give them a go!

so after using them, I thought i'd do a post :)

The Seaweed Face Mask/Exfoliator

I love these. I had tried one from Lush previously,

but it never quite did the job.

So I was excited to try this.

The powder is so fine, its really easy to make a mess!

As with other powder masks,

you mix it with some warm water to form a paste,

and cover your face and neck in it.

Then leave it for 5-10 minutes.

Lovely haha.

I can honestly say,

nothing has EVER smelt so natural.

Absolutely no denying that this is seaweed,

because I smelt like i'd been swimming in a rock pool,

or hanging with some sort of sea monster.

 My green face probably added to effect!

Luckily, I quite like the smell!

The rest of my family..not so much!

Once it had dried, I used warm water again to wash it off.

Seaweed Cleanser

This looks a nice white creamy colour, but I found with this..

and the mist, once I used a wipe on my face

it was a distinct green colour!

I thought I was just dirty,

guarantee..I now know i'm not 

and that it was remnants of the products!

:)

 

Seaweed Mist

Spray onto a wipe,

and gently clean face

(Use as a toner)

Seaweed Face Cream

This is your moisturiser,

I will admit this was too heavy for my skin.

My mum has been using this product though, and she tells me that it is great.

I have normal/oily combination skin

and it just magnified my problems areas!

So I probably wouldn't use this again,

but I would say it depends on your skin type!

I'm told it has been compared to Creme De La Mer

At a fraction of the price,

make of that what you will!  

I am not as fortunate to compare them myself!

I have felt my skin improve in the short while I have been using the products.

I have been complimented on having a 'glow'

which I love!

My dry areas are now gone, and my skin feels a lot brighter.

I also feel my skin is less oily (when I avoid the moisturiser)

It just looks better.

Must be all the Hebridean goodness haha :)

One thing I feel needs said though

CHANGE THE PACKAGING.

You can just tell that men chose it.

(And I know they did, my cousin told me!)

Its plastic, with stick on labels..

and i'm not keen on the font either.

What are your views?

I think a Clarins look would be so much nicer.

Invest in basic glass jars, and print the labels onto them.

It would make such a difference!

The cost of the four products was £60.

However, they can be bought individually at a lesser price.

I think it was definitely worth it,

but had I seen it in a shop,

I most likely wouldn't have paid due to the packaging.

To feel that this is an exclusive product,

an expensive product,

you should not use plastic packaging!

Would you try any of these?

The site is still in progress, as it is a relatively new brand.

But they will have an online shop soon

where you can purchase these items at the following link

Hebridean Seaweed

Primark Did Good.

Here  I am once again.

Housebound!

Its all good and fun at Christmas when its by choice,

but jeepers!

At the moment we have an Amber Alert for the wind.

I was supposed to be going home tomorrow

for my birthday on Thursday

but all ferries have been cancelled!

Luckily though (I hope)

my lovely family have paid for flights instead :)

Anyway, moan moan!

Went out for lunch today with my mum and my cousin,

I am having problems eating on my antibiotics,

but it was nice to see people!

and get some fresh air!

Nothing too exciting!

Certainly no trips down the pub for me!

Wore my new pussybow from Primark.

Sometimes that shop does good.

I love it a little too much!

:)

Have any of you spied some good bargains?

I've been looking online, but nothings caught my eye!

Always a little disappointing

x

Bits And Bobs!

Belated Merry Christmas everyone!

Hope you had a lovely day!

Can't wait to see all the posts.

I am in Stornoway at the moment, 

the weather is horrendous..lights flickering non stop.

I can't say i've been on the computer much,

got a good book and i've been so distracted!

Love when that happens though!

Christmas this year was a funny thing,

we don't watch tv or go on the computer..

or pretty much anything on a Sunday!

So thank goodness its a couple of years until the next!

I missed watching all the rubbish tv!

I bought this red polka dot Primark dress,

after losing my Topshop one with the scalloped collar!

So sad! It MUST be somewhere!

...can you tell I wish it was shorter :)

 Here are some yummy cupcakes we had made by my mums friend!

Much appreciated.. after all, I am a cake fiend!

Cake and tea are all I need!

A really cute wee gift from my grandparents :)

No chance I could go a week on that alone,

never mind with someone else!

x

AUSSome Christmas Presents >

Today I was sent an AUSSOME gift.

Eh...eh... :)

Haha..I feel so lucky!

As I mentioned on twitter the other night

I had the chance to pick 3 ladies to get a gift from Aussie!

I have seen one picture, but

please tell me if you were sent one!

I am so nosey :)

Over the past couple of weeks I have been sent some interesting gifts,

which I love!

They are so so thoughtful!!

The first being a MAHOOSIVE bottle of shampoo

Ah, I kid..I kid

It's a giant inflatable bottle to celebrate

the new bigger and better Aussie bottles..woo!

and then tooooooday, I was just spoilt!

With another giant bottle 

which has a personal message!

Best present so far.

Thank you soo much!

I really love it!

And now that my last bottle of Aussie is finished,

I can't wait to get started on these lot!

I wonder how long they'll last..

x

New Shoes >

We had our works Christmas meal last night,

laughs and drama a plenty!

But that's what people want isn't it?

It was a good night, 

didn't drink a lot, but didn't sleep a lot either

so my face is hidden!

Not that y'all would care/notice :)

SO casual.

Went for a couple of drinks and a bite to eat today.

Haven't worn this Topshop striped top in an AGE

and put a basic H&M vest underneath 

matched with H&M tube skirt and leggings.

Please excuse that my hair is a mess also, 

after all the teasing and hairspray of last night..

I just scrunched it up until later!

I also wore my new favourite booties!

Wearing them everywhere,

still love my Ambush boots but y'know!

These have a lower heel and are slightly more practical for running around?

Loving zips?

I wanted these for a long time,

but they were quite alike my Ambush boots..

annoyingly, when I made up my mind to buy them..

they were sold out!

But they are back now!

River Island black zip ankle boots 

and they look SO much nicer on than the picture on the site.

Even my mum is a little jealous :)

x

PLEASE READ!

My blog is not strictly fashion, beauty..or all things frivolous!

I also want to speak about lifestyle, opinions,

and interact with others! 

Who for the most part, (well, the frivolous part) are like minded!

I have mentioned before, but not often..that I am from the North West of Scotland.

An Island called Lewis, and I was brought up in the town of Stornoway :)

Which I couldn't be more proud of!

You may have seen/heard a lot about Stornoway in the news this week

if you live in the UK!

Sadly, not for the right reasons.

This means a lot to me, so please bear with me!

Just over a nine days ago, a 16 year old boy, Liam Aitchison was found murdered. His body left in

an abandoned building for about a week.

The police are still investigating this, they have dedicated a lot of time, and people.

I have a lot of faith in them!

I am aware that the majority, if not all of my 'followers'

will have never heard of Lewis..never been to Stornoway..

or ever plan to go! (although you should!)

It may be surprising, but this is the first murder on the island in over 40 years.

This was reason for it becoming front page news in a lot of papers!

Something which is almost unheard of these days, and we have become so desensitised to 

seeing violence, hearing of murder..mass murder on a weekly basis!

On Tuesday 6th December, this also led to it being discussed on 

'The Wright Stuff' on Channel5

In a 20 second segment, the host, Matthew Wright,

made some comments.

Which first of all I would like to make clear as there has been a lot of debate,

were off the cuff, and thoughtless. Nevertheless, horribly offensive to the situation, and the completely insensitive to the family.

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Death and murder are hard enough to for those left behind to live with, but the death of a child, I find is no

laughing matter! In any circumstance, or should have even come into a light hearted segment.

I found him to be very thoughtless and crass indeed.

We may not come from the most 'populous area' as he said, 

but we have certainly shown that we are a community.

Not a mob, on a witch hunt.

But a community which is hurt,

and although we may be a minority,

I can guarantee no one would have let him get away with such comments

had it been about Milly Dowler, Holly and Jessica or the many others

who have been taken, and left us with heartache from such a loss!

And to make matters worse, his forced apology the following day

in which he told people in basic terms, I am sorry if you were offended by my comments, and not a sincere I am sorry if I offended you..

and there is a difference!

and also telling the people complaining to 'grow up'.

I just find this unacceptable.

I will add that he added a more sincere apology again today,

but I suspect that was, being honest, probably more

for the backlash he is now getting, than because he wanted to!

Jeremy Kyle may be a lot of things Matthew,

but at least he can admit when hes wrong.

I want to stress again that this is not a witch hunt,

but this happens all too often now, and sometimes you need to be held responsible.

Yes opinions are allowed, but what ever happened to 'If you have nothing nice to say,

say nothing at all'!

The family are undoubtedly going through enough,

and people being up in arms about Matthew Wrights comments is not to add to that,

And I believe the family know that due to their statement.

The last thing that family should have had to do, is defend the child they have just 

lost and condemn the comments made on the show.

But I also hope that the publicity over the comments made, do not define Liam,

and simply shows the immense support within our community for his family,

and each other!

A facebook page has been made,

I am not asking anyone to complain,

please don't see it as a negative,

but simply a way to show support to the family

for the added hurt that has been caused!

Facebook

However, if you did feel you wanted to make a complaint,

there are also details on there detailing how!

Thank you

x

I've picked My Wedding Dress... Any Offers?

The Christmas lights are up,

there is a distinct fresh crispness about the air outside..

and everyone in town is a bit manic!

Definitely getting that feeling!

And although I haven't yet started with my Christmas shopping,

I have been spending a lot of time

cuddled up at home with a warm drink,

and Don't Tell The Bride on the tv.

Ahaha..not your usual!

But I know a lot of you Twitter ladies love it!

It got me thinking, after seeing some horrors!

Like today..that girl..who kept doing the House Bunny deep voice

'I AM SOOOO EXCITED' ...HAHA sorry what?

And he gets her pumps from Primark for the big day.

Kills me a little inside!

But it reminded me of the beeaaauutiful Steph from stephaniedreams.com

and her love of Disney!

I went for a nosey on the Disney Bridal site,

OH LAWD..

I have a dress...or 2..

Not what I thought I would pick, but I am a princess haha :)

The dress for me HAS to be Cinderella!!

With the sparkly beading and waist slimming bodice, with netting covered in glitter..

needn't bother trying to tell me i'm not special in this!

A proper princess dress :)

And if not, I could go all Snow White

Gorgeous i'm telling you :)

Of course they do all the other princess' but none caught my eye quite

like these two..

which is a shame, as Ariel and Belle are my favourites!

Now to find some towering bridal heels,

and pick out a tiffany's rock...

and of course..find a man worth all the effort!

Do you have a favourite?

Or am I a little crazy?

x