ZOEVA Rose Golden Luxury Set Vol. 2 REVIEW

Last December, I bought my first ZOEVA luxury brush set which I already did a review here. This year, ZOEVA released the volume 2 of the rose golden luxury set which is suppose to be a add on from the previous set (except for one which is repeated).

Packaging wise, it is so BEAUTIFUL, the clutch and the brush is in nude and rose gold colour, which is different from the first luxury brush set. The clutch is made from the same material and same size as before, leather-like material but looks even more better than the previous one.

Each brushes are crafted 'Rose Golden' and I really like that personal touch, it just makes me feel like a princess using them for my makeup.

The Volume 2 luxury set contains 8 essential brushes, 3 for face and 5 for the eyes.

The quality of the brushes are still VERY SOFT and gentle on your skin. ZOEVA has quickly became the only brushes I used for applying makeup. 

From Left to Right: 

104 Buffer: Use to apply and blend your foundation beautiful on your skin, the bristles on this brush is very dense which makes it easy to buff in foundation.

109 Luxe Face Paint: This brush is flat which is perfect for doing contour and shape with powder

126 Luxe Cheek Finish: Multi purpose brush with looser bristles which enables you to apply powder, blush and bronzer every so sightly to create a natural look.

From Left to Right:

322 Brow Line: This brush makes applying eyebrow products so much easier to achieve a perfectly shaped brows. 

317 Wing Liner: The only brush that is repeating from the first luxury set except for the colour of the brush. I really don't mind to have another wing liner as a backup incase I am lazy to wash the other brush (hehe!) 

228 Luxe Crease: Almost similar to the #231 Luxe petit crease but this brush blend transitions to a seemless finish

226 Smudger: Softly apply and blend eyeshadow along the lash line

234 Luxe Smoky Shader: Apply and blend eyeshadow for a smoky finish

Treat yourself like a princess with the new Rose Golden Vol. 2 Collection and live your modern fairy tale with ZOEVA's new gems. You can buy them for 65 EUR here

Hope you enjoyed my review of these beauties!

Thanks for reading xx

alicelovey

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Bourjois Aqua Blush No.03 Pink Twice REVIEW

Hello! I am back again after a whirl wind of things happening during summer time. Summer months suppose to be fun and relaxing but instead, I was pretty stressed about the things around me. But, It has all sorted out now and I finally can blog again :)

Today, I am going to a review a blush product from Bourjois, a drug-store brand made from France. This is their new 12-hour Aqua blush which able to boosts your skin's natural radiance with sheer and fresh colour. It is available in 4 different colours and as the name suggest, lasts up to 12 hr.

I first bought them out of curiosity, since they were doing a 3 for 2 offers. I am very loyal to their Healthy Mix Serum so I thought I should give this a go. Luckily I did, as I love this product!

I got this blush shade in 03 'Pink Twice' which is a pinky flush. A light pump and using tapping motion, it is enough to create a nice sheer natural flush on your cheeks. It blends so easily on the cheeks as it is a gel form and it does lasts the whole day for me! 

Be careful applying too much on your cheeks as I have tried and it doesn't looks too nice. Once its on your face, it literally stains on it and unless you use makeup remover, it won't budge the whole day.  

I really love this product and this has been my favourite blush to use during the summer! Definitely a good product to use for the summer at only £8.99 at boots!

I reckon this blush will lasts me quite a while so for the price, it is definitely worth it!

Hope you enjoy my mini review of this blush! 

Thanks for reading xx

alicelovey

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The Glamour Summer Edit 2015

It is still summer season so I guess I am not too late to post this! Too much things going on with my life right now and it is tough to balance all of them. Anyway, summer is here and Latest in Beauty released their Summer Edition Box. I always love their collaboration with The Glamour as they hand picked well-known products and brands specially for you. 

For the price of £17.99 including postage, this box is definitely a steal! This box features 9 beauty must-haves products to maintain glowing skin, shiny hair, trendy nail polish and makeup! They are all perfect for summer and most of all, they are worth over £90! 

Brands lining up in this box are L’Occitane, Vita Liberata, Pixi, Balance Me, Nails Inc, Bourjois, Caudalie, Eucerin and Seekers of the Sun

L’Occitane Aromachology Repairing Shampoo and Conditioner (Sample Size) - 35ml each

Gloss, nourish and soften your hair with this hard-working duo. Enjoy the calming side effect of the essential oils with this range from Loccitane. I always love this brand as all their products smells so good and have some serious relaxation every time I use. The mini size of each bottle makes it convenient for travel.

Vita Liberata Trystal Minerals and Luxury Kabuki Brush (Deluxe Sample) - 3g

This is by far one of the most exciting beauty launches of the year! The first ever self-tanning bronzer! Dust the powder across your face and a natural-looking tan will develop, and last for up to 5 days.

I am not a fan of sun tan but I am up for bronzer that could lasts me for days! I am so excited to try out this sample and they kindly included a kabubi brush which is really soft, surprisingly! Definitely a high-end quality product here!

Pixi Glow Tonic (Sample Size) - 15ml

Perfect for lacklustre skin, this genius product exfoliates, tones and tightens that results in a bright radiant complexion. The Glow tonic is infused with aloe vera and ginseng suitable for dry, dull and aging skin. 

Balance Me Super Toning Body Polish (Deluxe Size) - 50ml

Give your body a major treat with this exfoliator, toner and moisturiser in one. Massage and buff to get rid of dead skin cells and smooth out any problem areas. Summer is the perfect time to show off some skin so do make sure they are exfoliated and moisturise!

The signature blend by Balance Me also includes naturally active essential oils including, juniper, geranium, lavender and bergamot which help to purify the skin giving it a wonderful relaxing scent.

Nails inc Gel Effect Nail Polish (Full Size) 

I always it when I receive nail polishes from beauty box as they are perfect for every season! There’s a few shade variants and I received Uptown which is a beautiful nude with brown and pink tones. This is a very wearable colour for summer and pretty much all year round.

Bourjois Color Boost Lip Crayon (Full Size)

These chunky pencils from Bourjois delivers a gorgeous, subtle veil of colour in one swipe. Layer for a more intense finishes and it promises to last for up to 10 hours. The colour I got is in Fuchsia Libre which is a pink shade which is really up my street! 

Caudalie Divine Oil (Deluxe Sample) - 15ml

Get ready for your best-ever head-to-toe summer glow. This multi-tasking oil adds an extra sheen to your hair, face and body. You can also add a few drops to your bath for good relaxation. This sample may looks small but one drop goes a long way and it really moisturises your skin while smelling divine (hence, the name). 

Whether you are looking for deep down hydration, a refreshing summer scent or a little of both this is great.

Eucerin Sun Protection SPF 30 Face Creme (Full Size) - 50ml.

Specially developed for sensitive skin, this sun cream from Eucerin offers comprehensive protection from damage caused by the sun. With EU approved UVA/UVB filters, natural deep cell protection from licorice extract and glycyrrhetinic acid to support skin renewal.

I can't stress enough the importance of sun screen. I apply them religiously everyday even when there is no sun as you will still can get harmful UV rays from laptop during the day especially when your working in front of the computer.  

Seekers of the Sun Temporary Tattoos – 1 sheet

Perfect summer beauty accessory that is only exclusively in this box! I never tried temporary tatoos before but they are so pretty and dainty. Definitely worth to try.

Which ones are your favourite summer beauty products?

Thanks for reading xx

alicelovey

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Innisfree Haul (May)

It was my birthday in May so I thought I should pamper myself to my favourite Skincare brand, INNISFREE! They were having a sale on their new mask range which I have heard a lot of hype of especially from Bubzbeauty! So this was my chance to grab!

Innisfree Second Skin mask line has 4 different types but I only got 3 out of all because the last one is firming, which is not suitable for my age yet. 

Moisture - Contains hyaluronic acid, a powerful moisturising ingredient which deeply penetrates into your coarse and dry skin, ultimately creating a dewy complexion

Trouble - Contains propolis which deeply penetrates into your skin to intensively ease and soothe red, dry skin creating a clear complexion

Brightening - Contains vitamin C derivatives which deeply penetrate into your vitality lacking and dull skin, ultimately creating a bright and translucently clear complexion.

I also bought a few of their capsule recipe pack which is meant to be like a wash off mask except that this is travel friendly. I reckon you can use each capsule 2-3 times. However, I never tried it yet but the packaging is so cute.

Eco flower tint balm - No.3 Camelia (left side)

A tinted lip balm that moisturises and stains your lips with 5 various colours to shoot up. The colour I got for the tinted lip balm is a nice bright pink colour which really suits pale face. The colours are very pigmented and it lasts for quite a long time considering I have a super dry lips. However, it does transfer a little bit when you eat/drink but the colour is still there. 

Vivid tint rouge - No. 2 Refreshing Sweet Pink

Super pigmented tint with clear and glossy texture. It is describe as giving a crystal glow to the lips and helps the colour last longer. It contains Jeju camelia oil which moisturizes the lips, Safflower seed oil which is a natural anti-oxidant. Another bright pink tint that I loveee. This one stain my lips for the whole day and it is super pigmented. Perfect for doing a gradient lip and It comes with 4 beautiful shades.

Ultrafine Browcara

A slim and delicate brow mascara brush creates a polished look, giving dimension to your eyes. It comes with 3 shades that can match with most hair colour and has a moist texture but holds firmly once set. It is also waterproof which endures water, sweat and sebum.

Samples!!

Lastly, everyone loves samples! The samples that I've got are from their green tea product line and my favourite volcanic pore clay mask.

So far, I really love Innisfree products and there's more to come!

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My Little Box Review May 2015

Update:

I am a little late for this post due to my exam which forces me to push everything aside for the whole month of May. It was also my birthday in May but I did enjoyed it even though I had to study really hard for my exams. Just finished it and hope all my hard work pays off.

ANYWAY!!

Previous reviewed on My Little Box: February, March & April 

My Little Box is a subscription beauty/fashion box originally started in France but recently landed in the UK few months ago. Little Box offers something very different compared to other boxes and that, you will certainly not be disappointed. 

They contain hand-picked and beautifully designed box of beauty, fashion and lifestyles surprises. Every month, there will be a different theme and each box promises to delight you. Moreover, they also have their own beauty range and one product of their own in-house beauty range will be included every month.

This month's Little box theme was Provence, featuring 7 products including skin, body, makeup, hand and lifestyle products. Most of their products are focusing on What enclosed together with it, is a card showing a beautiful girl enjoying her drink under the hot sun and My Little World magazine.

Most of their products are mainly from Loccitane which is a French brand. Their products always have a very lovely scent and I really enjoyed these handpicked products. All of the Loccitane products are travel sizes so it is great to have it while travelling. Perfect time since now its the summer holidays! (Except it's not really summer in Manchester :( )

1. Roses Et Reines Hand & Nail Cream (Travel Size) 10ml

2. Mer & Mistral Shower Gel (Travel Size) 50ml

3. Verbena Body Lotion (Travel Size) 30ml

4. Verbena Leaf Soap (Travel Size) 25g

5. My Little Beauty Eyeshadow Crayon – Full Size

They also included a makeup item which is from their own product line, My Little Beauty. I really like this beautiful metallic dark brown shade which I cant wait to try it out!

Lifestyle Items

My Little Provence Doll Magnets

I felt like these magnets really reminds me of my childhood as I LOVE to collect magnets and stick them on my refrigerator. Except this is more fun as you can actually dress up the doll with many outfits and occasion.

I would imagine my favourite outfit for summer would be like this. I am still on the hunt to find a dungaree that won't emphasis my broad shoulder as much.

The Sunny Cuff

How interesting that you can actually decorate your own bracelet! You simply put the thread into one of the holes on the bracelet and be creative with it! They even show the steps to follow the embroidery steps and discovering different pattern designs. However, I don't suit gold jewellery so this might be a miss for me.

Again, there is always something that I am super impressed with My Little box and I already can't wait for the June Edition!

I am heading up to Scotland for the weekend in few hours time and I can't wait!

What are your plans for summer holidays? 

Thanks for reading!

alicelovey xx

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Love Me Beauty Box Review April 2015

I have too much makeup! Said no women, ever!

This month, I went a little bit overboard with Love Me Beauty box, I bought 2 instead of one! Well to be precise, I got one box purchased with my credits which is basically free. So the other box came with random beauty products which I did not realised but I paid £10.00 Plus £3.95 (which is their basic monthly charge) for shipping for both of them!

Love me Beauty is a monthly subscription beauty box. Every month is worth 6 credits and you simply chose the items you want inside your box from a selection of products ranging from hair, body, nails, skincare and make-up. Most of the items are either 1 or 2 credits. All the items are packed within a bag printed their name which is enclosed inside a box which can also be re-used for storage.

You can also check out my review on their previous box on February 2015 or subscribe to them now here.

This month's box featured 4 + 3 products from Cailyn, Model Co, Lord & Berry, Too Faced and Nails inc.

Cailyn Pure Lust Extreme Matte Tint (2 credits) Full Size - $19.00 here

This matte tint creates a vivid explosion of colour on the lips with continuous coverage that lasts! A unique infusion which delivers a waterproof, non-sticky, matte finish in a single stroke for chic lips. They are available in 16 shades and I received the colour in 04 - Expressionist which is a bold bright red colour! 

I love the colour a lot but I am not confident to wear matte lipstick since my lips are very prone to dry. However, I would like to try this out one day by putting a clear lip gloss on top! 

ModelCo Lip Lacquer Lip Gloss in 'Socialite' (2 credits) Full Size - £15.00 here

ModelCo Lip Lacquer is a richly pigmented lip gloss that delivers intense vibrant colour with brilliant shine. The texture is creamy and delivers full-coverage, bold, long-lasting colour. Although it is a lip gloss, it has a non-sticky formula and provides vivid colours. They are available in 6 shades and I received the colour in Socialite which is a orange red colour. It also has a strong yummy berry scent to it as well.

Lord & Berry Intensity Lipstick in 'Chiffon' (2 credits) Full Size - £9.00 here

This intensity lipstick claim to be highly concentrated colour pigments formulated with karite butter, rice bran oil and Vitamin E. Their matte formula creates velvety finished lips while also delivers moisturising properties to your lips. The lightweight texture melts effortlessly for intense and long-lasting colour. 

They are available in 5 shades and I got mine in Chiffon which is a nude-ish brown colour which doesn't really suits my pale skin very much.  

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer (2 credits) Sample Size 2.5g (Full Size - £25.00 here)

My most anticipated product from this box is a product from Too Faced which I am wanting to try it out for so long! I got mine in the shade Medium which I think still could work into my pale skin!

This chocolate-scented, shimmer-free, matte bronzer from Too faced is perfect for contouring using real antioxidant rich cocoa powder. It is infused with signature bronzing pigments to create a unique matte bronzer that neutralizes red and evens skin tone. They are made 100% cruelty-free, Paraben-free and suitable for vegan as well.

Nails Inc Nail Polishes (1 credit)- Full Size £11.00 each here

I have received a lot of nail polishes from Nails Inc from Love Me Beauty and I am LOVING it! The shade I got is a pale pink polish named "Upper Cheyne Row". I love Nails inc polishes as not only they are popular among the nails department but they are also very pigmented and long-lasting as well.

ModelCo Eye Define Pencil in 'Black' (1 credit) Full Size -£14.00 here

This eye define pencil from ModelCo includes a sharpener which is very convenient and useful for a precise application. They are formulated with creamy, densely pigment pencil which is great for long-wearing. 

ModelCo Fibre Lash Brush On Lashes in 'Black' (2 credit) Full Size - £10.00 here

This product claims to extends your eyelashes to dramatic lengths, adding 3-5mm to your own lashes giving you a fabulous false lash extension finish. There are 2 different brushes which includes the Lash fibres and the extension (the actual) mascara. 

Apply one coat of the Extension Mascara to clean lashes ensuring every lash is coated, then apply one coat of the Lash fibres to the ends of the lashes and let it set for about 20 seconds. Finally, finish off by applying another coat of extension mascara side to side with each stroke for maximum length and thickness.

I am very curious about this technology but quite skeptical about waiting 20 seconds for the Lash fibres to set. It is quite long in my opinion as a eye lash primer but I will definitely give this a try and hope it does give me a fake eyelash look!

Overall, I love this month's box because most products are full sized! Moreover, all these products are worth over  £60.00 which is a complete steal!!

Thanks for reading! xx

alicelovey

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BirchBox Review April 2015

Birchbox ia a monthly beauty box subscription service that is based in the US but later expanded worldwide and shipped 5,000,000 of their boxes globally. Their monthly box will always include a theme, consists of 4 - 5 selected hair, make-up and skincare products from well-known brands. 

Moreover, they also have an online shop where you can purchase items that have been featured in their previous boxes and a reward program. Their reward program works by referring friends, answering surveys, purchasing their box or any full-size item in their online shop. The rewards can then be converted into cash and thus, more guilt-free shopping!

This month's Birchbox theme is "Royalty Good" in celebration of the upcoming birth of royal baby no.2, this collector's edition box are available in pink or blue colour. I received my box in blue and it comes with several post-cards going with the theme as well as the beauty products.

If you are interested in Birchbox, their boxes are only £12.95 with P&P per month and you can subscribe to them here

The box includes 5 items (4 Sample Size and 1 Full size) from brands such as Lola Barcelona, Be fine, Pommade Divine, Percy & Reed and Liz Earle.

Lola Barcelona Nail Polish (Rambla) (Full Size - £7.50) here

A spring/summer neon coral-ly orange nail colour inspired by the vibrancy and style of its namesake, Lola Barcelona. Their nail polishes claimed to be super glossy and ultra long-lasting as they are formulated with diamond dust to provide extra strength as well as durability. 

I can't have too much nail polish in my collection and I am always happy when I see them included in any beauty box! It is always nice to add a pop of colour to your nails during this spring time! 

Befine Warming Clay Mask with Cardamom, Arnica And Pomegranate Sample Size 5 oz (Full Size 150ml - £14.00 here

This clay mask with benefits of Pomegranate & Cardamom naturally fight wrinkles and tone your skin. Arnica helps to soothes and heals with its natural anti-flammatory toning properties. It claims that the purifying mask work immediately as it warms on contact with your skin, which breaks down unwanted oil and clogged pores. 

I have never heard of this brand before but I am excited to try this product which is made in the US! It is also proven to be safe and effective for all skin types which is great for people who have sensitive skin. To use it, leave it on for 5 minutes and rinse off. Use twice weekly to detox for a bright soft finish.

Pommade Divine Nature's Remedy Balm Sample Size 7ml (Full Size 50ml - £19.80 here)

This multi-purpose nature's remedy balm, uniquely formulated using 97% natural ingredients which helps to soothe, calm and protect dry, sensitive skin. It can even relieve serious skin complains like eczema or psoriasis.

I was pretty disappointed upon receiving this in the box. Although, I have never heard of this brand before but I thought it's small sample size is difficult to know if its worth to purchase the full size. However, it is nice to pop them in the bag and uses them whenever I have dry chapped lips or unexpected bruises.

PERCY AND REED Volumising No Oil Oil Sample Size 30ml (Full Size 60ml here)

This volumising no oil oil from Percy & Reed are specially made for fine hair with violet extracts and pro vitamin B5. It claims to strengthen, deeply nourish and moisturise your hair without feeling greasy at all, as the name suggests. It also added heat protection properties so your hair will be kept safe from thermal styling ensuing glorious locks everyday.

I have never tried any of their product and I am quite surprise when I started to use it. I noticed not much brands out there who do hair oil which concentrates on fine hair. I hate the feeling of greasy-ness after applying hair oil to my fine hair but this product instantly absorb to your hair once applied leaving your hands with no trace of oil.

It it really amazing and I really can get good use of this sample size. However, I only tried it twice so far so I can't comment much on it yet.

Liz Earle Beauty Co Cleanse & Polish (with Muslin Cloth) Sample Size 30ml (Full Size - £14.00 here)

This product has won 100 beauty awards due to their world-renowned two-part skincare system. It not only gently remove all traces of dirt, grime and make-up but also sweeps away dulling dead skin cells for a gorgeous glow when paired with their 100% cotton muslin cloth. Their award winning product also includes moisturising cocoa butter and two nature's best astringents (eucalyptus essential oil and rosemary) which list dirt off the skin's surface without disrupting the natural barrier function.

I have already owned this product an tried twice but I don't quite understand why there is so much hype on this cleanser. I have yet to try it for a few more weeks from this product before judging if it is good or bad. It does everything what it says, to remove makeup and dead skin cells which is great but I find it very fiddly to keep washing (and drying) the muslin cloth after every use.  

Which product do you like the most?

Thanks for reading! xx 

alicelovey.

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My Little Box Review April 2015

"Everything starts with a Dream"

My Little Box is a subscription beauty/fashion box originally started in France but recently landed in the UK few months ago. Little Box offers something very different compared to other boxes and that, you will certainly not be disappointed. 

They contain hand-picked and beautifully designed box of beauty, fashion and lifestyles surprises. Every month, there will be a different theme and each box promises to delight you. Moreover, they also have their own beauty range and one product of their own in-house beauty range will be included every month.

I immediately feel very good about this box once I saw the box cover. In fact, I already fall in love with how cute is their packaging, even without knowing the products! This month's theme was "Dream" and that word meant very dear to me. 

I really love the inspirational quote by Walt Disney, "If you can dream it, you can do it". Having a dream and achieving it is the best feeling in the world so never give up trying to achieve it. 

They also created a website mylittledreambox where you can write down your dreams and email to yourself that you will receive them in one year, to confront your personal challenges. I think this is such a cool idea and I am currently filling out the lists! It's free so everyone can access the website!

This box was worth a total of £61.00 which is a complete steal as their box is only £14.95 (include P+P) here. If you're not convinced to subscribe, you should check out my reviews on their February and March box! 

Back to the main highlights of this cute box, there are 3 beauty products from Cowshed, My Little Beauty and Loved by. Moreover, they added 2 cute lifestyle items, a rotating stamp and a necklace.

Beauty Products:

Cowshed Wild Cow - Invigorating Body Lotion (100ml) - £18.00

This is my first time trying any products from the brand Cowshed. This invigorating body lotion is a fresh blend of essential oils of lemongrass, ginger and rosemary that leaves the mind feeling revitalised. It contains no animal testing, parabens, petrochemicals, sulphates, artificial fragrances and colours so it is suitable for vegetarians as well!

My skin is still quite dry from the winter season but I trust this would hydrate my skin. This lotion is enriched with naturally moisturising cocoa butter and vitamin E. I really like the decent size of the bottle as it can lasts quite a while before buying the full size (300ml).

Lip Balm Loved By Lou Lesage - £8.00

This Lip balm is inspired by a French actress, Lou Lesage also known as a brand spokeswoman and a singer. It is a red-tinted lip balm enriched with moisturising power and subtly colours your lips without drying them. 

Not a big fan of lip balm on a pot but because it is a conveniently-sized, it is perfect to pop in your handbag when you're on the go. 

My Little Beauty's Repairing Mask for Dry Ends (100ml) - £7.00

Another decent sample size product which is from their own range, My Little Beauty. My hair recently become more frizzy and dry because I dyed my hair few months back. I might need to visit the salon next week for a trim but I hope this hair mask can help to fight that dry-ness of my hair ends.

This repairing mask is infused with walnut oil and shea butter which gives a real boost to dry and damaged hair. I love the scent of this mask, it smells nutty and sweet! Really looking forward to try this product out. 

Lifestyle Items:

Stamped with Love Rotating Stamp - £8.00

This is such a nostalgic item to me as it reminds me during my tuition days, my teacher usually grade my test papers with stamps with stars on it to show how well I am doing. The more the better and this just makes me feel like younger again.

This rotating stamp has twelve message on it, which are really cute on journals and letters. I can't wait to decorate my diary with this cute rotating stamp.

"Bonne Etoile" Locket Necklace - £20.00

This necklace was inside this cute cloud-shape stitched paper, which I am not willing to rip it off as instructed. Instead I just cut of the string without cutting it off. This gold locket necklace engraved 'bonne etoile' created exclusively by Delphine Pariente who is a Jewellery designer. This necklace can give a nice touch to any outfit!

Discover Delphine Pariente's jewelery in her boutiques and online plus enjoy 20% discount from April 20th to May 20th with the code "DPMLB"

Overall, My Little Box is still the box that I am most pleased with and I already can't wait for their May box. May is my special month as it's my Biirthdayyy! It's crazy to think I am one year older soon, I don't want to grow old!!

Don't be afraid to dream big!

Hope you enjoy it and thanks for reading! xx

alicelovey.

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