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Fragrance Direct Haul

Hey lovelies,

So I was having a nose at Fragrance Direct and saw they sold some makeup items. I was already buying my boyfriend's sister some little bits for her prom and decided to pick myself some things too, because why not?

I had a look at the Calvin Klein makeup and saw the blushers and lipsticks for quite cheap. I know these may be old stock etc but if it isn't 'off' then why not? I picked up a blusher in 'pearlescent pink', the lipstick in 'mesmerize' and Essie nail varnish in 'All Tied Up'. I've worn these since and in my opinion there has been nothing wrong with them. I didn't realise until they arrived that I'd basically picked up the same shade in all of my items.

I picked up the same blusher, a Sally Hansen lip gloss and Essie nail polish in 'Pink About It'.

I was so happy to save this amount of money on makeup that I would never dream of buying full price on my student budget. I was pleased to see that Fragrance Direct stock newer items too, as well as lower priced perfumes, which I am yet to purchase!

Some people look down on these types of websites, but as long as the makeup is still within it's date, then there is nothing but fabulous savings in my opinion. I would definitely recommend buying from Fragrance Direct - this isn't in any way sponsered, nor do they even know of this post, but I received quick and cheap delivery and my items came in perfect condition.

What's not to love? If you've bought anything from Fragrance Direct, let me know!

New From Fragrance Direct: Daisy Love EDT By Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs is one of the superior fragrance brands in the UK, and their new fragrance Daisy Love does not disappoint. Like the other scents in the Daisy range, the bottle has an oversized daisy on the bottle which is making my makeup desk really pretty as it's full of flowers now. The pink hue in the fragrance itself is complementary to the bottle design and I love the simplicity of the bottles whilst still making them look dainty and delightful. This scent is perfect for the summertime and isn't overwhelming by any means. Fragrance Direct sent me over the 30ml sized bottle to try out and review and I have to say I'm as just in love with Daisy Love as I am with the other scents in the range.

The scent was created by master perfumer Alberto Morillas and is sweeter than the original Marc Jacobs Daisy. It's a floral and fresh fragrance with top notes of Crystalised Cloudberries to give it that sweet and fruity scent, heart notes of Daisy Tree Petals for floral hints and base notes of Cashmere Musks and Driftwood for a woody, musky tone. The theme around this Eau De Toilette is to fill the air with "a contagious love of life" and is simply irresistible. The entire Daisy range from Marc Jacobs is fruity and floral with different notes depending on your taste but I seem to love them all. I originally started out with Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream as I tried a tester in Sephora in Paris and since then Marc Jacobs as a brand has been far my favourite as I tend to sway towards more light and fruity fragrances.

It lasts all day which is great for an EDT and isn't overpowering which is perfect for me. I spritz a little bit in my hair and I've already had compliments on it even though I've not had it too long. The video for the EDT is set on a beach with the sunset with the 'loves me, loves me not' rhyme which I think works really well for the fragrance as it's a clean and simple scent that is great for this time of year. Fragrance Direct currently have a saving on Daisy Love making it £32.95 from £42.00, and bigger discounts on the 50ml and 100ml bottles.

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Fragrance Direct Makeup Haul

I love a good makeup haul, so today's post is all about my picks from Fragrance Direct. I've shopped there for a while, actually buying makeup more than fragrances. They always have better deals that other stores, especially on fragrances and makeup. I recently reviewed the Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume and the delivery was so quick, as was this makeup order too. I didn't know that Fragrance Direct stocked brands such as Nars, Mac and Bobbi Brown so I was pleasantly surprised when I went online to choose a few items.

The first item I chose was the Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation* (£32) in the shade Mont Blanc as I've got a fair amount of Nars products including their Creamy Concealers but had never tried their foundations before. I was unsure which to go for since their Sheer Glow foundation hit big in the beauty community, but I opted for the All Day Luminous Weightless choice due to my skin type. I used to think that to combat combination skin meant I had to cover up every pore to make sure that my skin didn't get oily or dry. Since trying out different foundations I've learned that actually lightweight foundations are better for my skin and make it look so much better. This has actually replace all of my foundations at the moment and it's 100% the best choice I made from the haul.

Continuing the theme of base makeup, I had never tried a high end powder aside from a Benefit one years ago, so I chose the Mac Select Sheer Pressed Powder* (£19.99) in the shade NC15. I actually Googled what shade to pick up as again I hadn't used a Mac face product before and it looked like I was in between NC15 and NC20 but chose 15 since if it was too pale I could bronze up, but couldn't do the reverse if it was too dark. It's a lovely lightweight setting powder and doesn't add much colour on top of your foundation, but keeps it in place. I'm glad I picked this up as I'd only really used a Maybelline powder that seemed to run out every few months, and now that I know my Mac shade I can buy more Mac products too.

Now what is a beauty haul without a bit of lipstick? I decided to expand my Nars Lipstick Collection by picking up another Nars Audacious Lipstick* in Jane (£24). It's a lighter shade than I usually go for, but lately I've been picking up so many dark shades that I thought I needed a change. I'm yet to wear this but from swatching it, it looks like a lovely warm toned nude. The second lipstick I picked up was the Bobbi Brown Cream Matte Lip Colour in Red Carpet* (£16.96). I've never tried a Bobbi Brown product before so thought it would be a nice introduction to the brand. I love matte lipsticks but some can be very drying, so the creamy matte formula of this lipstick in a classic red colour is exactly what my collection needed.
Fragrance Direct also stock items like makeup brushes, nail varnishes and many more makeup items, along with skincare, haircare, bath & body, mens items and fragrances too, so if you're doing a bit of Christmas shopping or looking to treat yourself, there is something for everyone. If you're looking to save with their discounts, pop over to the website to have a look for yourself.

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Marc Jacobs Christmas Edition Daisy Perfume From Fragrance Direct

Choosing a fragrance for yourself can be a tricky thing sometimes, and many of us choose to stick with a brand we know and trust. I am definitely one of those people, affirming my faith in Marc Jacobs and I'm never disappointed. In time for Christmas, Fragrance Direct sent me over the Marc Jacobs Gold Daisy Eau de Toilette Spray* (100ml) which is currently on offer, discounted from £80 down to £69.99. I already own Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream which is my signature scent ever since I spritzed it in the Sephora Champs-Élysées in Paris and fell head over heels for it. The next logical step in my eyes was to try out the original Daisy perfume.

Daisy was the first of the Marc Jacobs iconic fragrances for women. It's described as fruity and floral, feminine in nature with a touch of vintage. It boasts top notes of strawberry, blood grapefruit and violet leaves, heart notes of violet pearls, gardenia and jasmine bouquet with base notes of musk, white woods and vanilla infusion. It's an easy to wear fragrance that comes in multiple sizes; 20ml for the handbag, 50ml and the size I have which is 100ml. With the traditional design being a clear bottle with white daisies on the top, this Christmas Edition bottle is completely gold which screams luxury.

Aside from the scent being absolutely beautiful in my eyes, with the exact notes I want to smell like, the actual design of the bottle is so unique. I love that once I run out of the perfume I can still display the bottle on my makeup desk as it's opaque. For me, this is a Christmas present I would jump with joy if I had received it and for someone who loves Marc Jacobs fragrances, this is a perfect present. If you like the limited edition finish, it also comes in pink and the festive colour red so there is a colour that everyone would love. If you're picking this up from Fragrance Direct, make sure to use the code FREEDEL20 (not an affiliate code, just a discount!) to receive free standard delivery on orders over £20, because nobody likes those extra charges when buying Christmas presents.
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Valentine's Day Scents with Fragrance Direct | Paco Rabanne Aqua 2018

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and I bet a lot of couples have forgotten to buy their other half a gift. Fragrance Direct are offering some great scents at a good price and I thought I'd mention the new Paco Rabanne Aqua fragrances. The Aqua creations are 'refreshing like the deep sea' with delicacy from the new designs and a touch of sensuality. I hadn't tried any Paco Rabanne perfumes before, so I was intrigued to see whether these fragrances met the high expectations the others around me had set.

The Paco Rabanne Olympéa Aqua EDP is a fresh scent with Calabrian Bergamot, Petitgrain and aquatic accords, that leads to the heart of the Ginger Flower. It's reflected in the base of Salty Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and Ambergris. The idea behind Olympéa Aqua is to tame the desire to conquer everything from Invictus, as Olympéa is for a woman with delicate power. When Invictus and Olympéa are as one, they silence all voices and capture all eyes. I love the bottle, with the colour reflecting the ingredients of Ginger Flower and Cashmere Wood. The almost rose-gold finish is appealing to the eye and goes well with the rest of my perfume collection.

Paco Rabanne Invictus Aqua EDP is a fresh scent blended with the 'energetic combination' of Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Yuzu, with marine notes in the heart wrapped in a 'Herbal Violet Leaf accord. The intense scent of Guaiac Wood is paired with Ambergris and Woody Amber in the base. The fragrance is created upon the image of a man who has an athletic body, with every moment showing precision and power. The bottle definitely reflects what Paco Rabanne are doing when describing the scent, with the ombré blue an nice added touch to mimic the picture around 'Aqua'.

Fragrance Direct are offering up to 65% off for Valentine's Day, including up to £11 off the new Paco Rabanne Olympéa Aqua and Invictus Aqua fragrances. #BuyFragranceNot Flowers

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Christmas Scents From Fragrance Direct & A Giveaway

I love shopping for Christmas gifts, and fragrances are something a lot of people love receiving. Choosing a scent can be difficult at times, but it can be fuss-free if you know what the person likes. I usually create a wishlist that people can choose from, and Fragrance Direct has made it even easier for you with their thoughtful gift section. For me, floral and fruity scents are my go-to, so it was quite easy to pick a few perfumes to go on to my wishlist. I chose one from Chloé, and one from Hugo Boss in 50ml bottles as they will last quite a long time but they're not too expensive as to make you shy away from selecting them.

Boss The Scent Intense For Her Eau De Parfum 50ml is a seductive scent for women, with a higher oil concentration and 'amplified aphrodisiac ingredients' to enhance the sensual journey. There are notes of freesia blossom and honeyed peach, heart notes of oriental osmanthus with a rich base of dark roasted cocoa, strengthened by vanilla. The bottle is sleek and sophisticated with the diamond-shaped flacon flowing upwards to the precious jewel cap. It is a pretty bottle with more structure than the Chloé perfume and would be great for someone with a strong personality.

Chloé Signature Eau De Parfum 50ml is a perfume that makes me feel classy. It's a unique bottle with that timeless design that makes you feel more expensive when it's on and when it's sat at your beauty desk. The fragrance is a combination of floral powder notes, with uplifting hints of lychee and peony with a drop of springtime freesia. It's a flirtatious and feminine perfume, with lily of the valley, magnolia and subtle notes of elegant cedarwood and warm amber. It would suit anyone from the early 20s onwards and now has a permanent place in my perfume collection.

If you love floral, feminine and fruity fragrances, these are the ones for you. There are some other amazing fragrances to pick from on the Fragrance Direct website, such as Marc Jacobs Daisy, Marc Jacobs Decadence and Lacoste L12 12 which would be amazing gifts for your loved ones. I tend to get fragrances as my main presents as it's something that I wear all year round and it means a lot to know someone would appreciate something I like as a huge beauty lover.

If you'd like to have a chance at winning the Chloé Signature EDP, make sure to enter my giveaway below!

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UK entries only. Chloé Signature EDP Giveaway ends 3rd December 2017 at 10pm. Must follow @laurahadleyx and @fragrancedirect and still be following by the time the giveaway ends. To enter, follow @laurahadleyx and @fragrancedirect on Twitter and retweet the tweet to qualify, quote retweets are not permitted. Winner will be notified via Twitter. No cash alternative.

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Marc Jacobs Decadence At Fragrance Direct | Mother's Day Gifts

At this time of year when approaching Mother's Day, it's the time when you'll be looking for a gift to celebrate your Mum or mother figure in your life. It could be Mum, Auntie, Nan, Stepmum or an older Sister. Maybe even a family friend, it's whoever you see as a maternal figure. Instead of gifting them a box of chocolates or the biggest bunch of flowers you see which will only last a short period of time, why not give them a gift that will last much longer? Every time they wear it, they'll be reminded of what they mean to you. The Marc Jacobs Decadence Eau de Parfum from Fragrance Direct could be a great Mother's Day gift idea.

The perfume is a sensual woody scent that has an alluring top of golden saffron, fresh Italian plum and velvety iris. The heart note is made up of lavish Bulgarian rose that infuses with "creamy nuances of jasmine sambac". The other notes are heady vetiver, liquid amber and warm papyrus woods. Marc's handbag design inspired by the classic look of the bottle, coloured in an attractive emerald green. To finish the handbag appearance is a black tassel and gold chain attached to the textured cap.

Full prices for the bottles are £49.00 for the 30ml and £69.00 for the 50ml, but on Fragrance Direct they are currently priced at £41.95 (30ml) and £39.95 (50ml) so it's worth your while picking up the 50ml as it's cheaper. I like this scent as it's a little different to anything I've experienced before, and I particularly love the bottle design. If you are still looking for a Mother's Day idea, then this Decadence perfume from Marc Jacob's could be an ideal gift.

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Prepping For Summer With Fragrance Direct

Summer is one of my favourite seasons; you can sip cocktails in the sun, wear bright colours and switch up your beauty routine. Aside from shopping for new clothes, I love changing what makeup and fragrances I wear to more fruity and bright beauty items. Fragrance Direct have sent over some items to help me get ready for summer to get my glam on. The items included are the Givenchy Live Irrésistible Délicieuse Eau De Parfum (£55.95), Nars Illuminator in Super Orgasm (£23.00) and the Clinique Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment (£20.50).

Givenchy Live Irresésistible Délicieuse EDP was created in mind of a woman who makes her own rules, bringing her spirit to life with a new creation that is as sassy as it is sweet. The theme around it is to live intensely without constraints or rules and I love the tone around it, being free and independent. It has an accord from the merging of a Madeleine with touches of cherry and vanilla, heart notes of a caramel-coated Rose, with a highlighting touch of sensual Tonka bean. The combination of orange and rose blossom create an ultra-feminine character before the Tonka bean creates a tempting warmth. The bottle is studded and an ombré pink which screams summer. The face of the scent is Amanda Seyfried who is beautiful and glamorous who is known for roles where she is empowering, emotive and feminine. The sweet fragrance brings to mind a summer romance in Paris and this is exactly what I go for when it comes to choosing a perfume. I'm all about sweet, fruity scents. The perfume ranges from £39.50 for 30ml, to £66.95 for 75ml.

The Nars Illuminator in Super Orgasm is one product that really makes me think of summer. I've previously reviewed the Nars Illuminator in Hot Sand which is a firm favourite. It's essentially a liquid highlighter that glides on to enhance your complexion with 'shimmering incandescence. It can be applied under, over or mixed in with foundation and since it's more of a pink toned highlighter it can be worn as a blush too. It's lovely mixed in with your foundation for a dewy finish or on top of your base to make your cheekbones glow, both of which is made for the summer months.

The Clinique Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment pretty much does as it says in the name. It's a gel-based lip treatment that helps minimise the look of wrinkles on and around the lips, supports the skin's natural collagen and replenishes the natural moisture barrier to ensure lips stay hydrated. It's smooth and is essential during the hot months when your lips can dry out, especially when using matte lipsticks. The only thing that would make this better is if it had an SPF in to protect your lips in the bright sun. This will be carried everywhere with me so I can ensure my lips are soft and nourished.

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London Beauty Haul - Mac & Lush Products

A few weeks back myself and Andy took a trip to London and picked up a few items whilst we were there. We also stopped off at Bicester Village on the way to break the journey up, so I obviously had a wander round and found myself in Estée Lauder's 'The Cosmetic Company Store' to pick up some bargains. We also have a vlog on the way so keep your eyes peeled for that!

I was on a budget, given that it's Christmas and all, so I decided just to go to the Mac Cosmetics section in the Cosmetics Company Store in Bicester Village en route to London. I normally visit the one in Cheshire Oaks but I never end up buying Mac items from it since it's got limited stock and everyone rushes to this area first. I picked up two lip liners in Ruby Woo and Whirl to match my lipsticks that I already had for £9.25 each. I originally had no plans to pick up a lipstick, but since Velvet Teddy was there and I was yet to try out the hype, I went for it since it was only £11. The last item I picked up was totally unexpected, but since I had previously done my Fragrance Direct Makeup Haul and I had guessed my shade in NC15 correctly there, I picked up the Studio Fix Fluid Foundation at a steal for £15.50. When I got to the till the lady actually mentioned that on the day they had an extra 10% off so my total came to £40.50 when full price it would have cost £63.50, so not a bad saving!

When I was actually in London I thought 'I better get to the Lush store on Oxford Street!' all happy and jolly until I got there and realised 1. how big the store was and 2. how packed it would be, as it was three weeks before Christmas. I fully intended to scope out what was there, what was exclusive to the store and so on, but because there were so many products it gave me a huge headache from the scents they were giving off. I knew I wanted to try Snow Fairy (£7.95) for the first time so I picked that up, and I quickly found the bath items and picked up the Shoot For The Stars bath bomb (£4.25) and the Magic Wand Bubble Bar Wand (£5.95). Whilst I was queuing for the tills, an employee asked if I wanted to buy a Hand & Body Lotion sample for charity for £1 and even though I knew I probably wouldn't use the sample itself, I wanted to give to charity anyway so why not.

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