LUSH: P.S I Love You Gift Box

Happy Valentines ladies and gents! 


I know what you're thinking - where the bloody hell have I been?! Life has got in the way this past week or so meaning that I haven't really had the time to devote myself to Little V as much as I'd love to. I've got three looming deadlines for next week and I've still got 2 and a bit essays to complete before that comes around so, naturally, I'm a little snowed under and shit scared.  One of those essays is based on Freudian theory and, as you can imagine, I've got to write some pretty interesting things about a narrative called 'Paste'. Oh, life!  Apart from dreaded essays, I've been busy celebrating the gentleman and I's 2nd year together. We opened our gifts at midnight and then headed out for lunch after a nice lie in. We don't really celebrate Valentines as such because we both agree that it's a little commercialised but, to be honest, I'm just happy knowing that I'm with someone who I can see myself with for a long time to come. *Fingers crossed I don't scare him off!


Enough of the lovey dovey stuff, well...kind of! I thought I'd share one of the gifts that I was lucky enough to receive because I'm a bit of a LUSH fan and this pretty little box is too good to miss. I've no idea when they plan on taking these down or whether or not they will be on sale but, regardless, I thought I'd give you a little look into the box and share my opinions on the products. The box contains: 'It's Raining Men' shower gel, 'Soft Coeur' massage bar, 'Sweetheart' soap and 'Silky Underwear' dusting powder. 

P.S I Love You Gift Box 


As a fan of 'Honey I Washed the Kids' soap, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the 'It's Raining Men' honey scented shower gel was included because they share the same yummy scent. Despite its fragrance, you leave the shower smelling refreshing rather than sickly sweet which is good for people like me that don't like to perfume the body too much. The consistency is gorgeously creamy and, like all the other shower gels, a little bit of product goes a long long way! I'm also pretty glad that I've added another shower gel to my collection because it'll stop me from using up my supply of Snow Fairy as quick! I'd never really given too much thought to the dusting powders before but the 'Silky Underwear' dusting powder is so incredibly soft and Luke has already nicked some and marvelled at how it even turned his man skin into something vaguely strokeable.  He also nicks my Snow Fairy - abnormal! As you may know, my skin is quite dry so I think I'll be applying this post-body butter in future to avoid it drying out my skin further.  I think it's quite cool that you can also use this as a dry shampoo too; I've yet to use it for that reason but I'll let you know whether or not its overtaken my love for Batiste!

The 'Sweetheart' soap is wonderfully aesthetically pleasing but I find the scent way too overpowering for my taste. I'll use it regardless and just use another product to take the edge off the strong jasmine scent. I couldn't help but question poor Luke when I saw the 'Soft Coeur' chocolate-honey infused massage bar. I know that the staff in our local store don't mince their words *in a good way* and I couldn't help but laugh when he told me that they were discussing its edible qualities and sensuality with him. If only I was there to see his face! I actually bought this as a gift for my step-mum once before I realised it's umm, seductive qualities. Jesus Christ, sort yourself out Bee! Embarrassing stories aside, this product smells amazing and leaves your skin super moisturised. It's also great to use in and post-shower too! I'm not usually one for massage bars but I definitely make an exception when it comes to LUSH. 

For its price, the products definitely live up to their expectations and I'm already thinking of things to store in the ridiculously cute reusable box that they came in! I've decided that my next ridiculous splurge is going to take place in my local LUSH store very soon so I may be back with a few comments on other products if anyone would be interested! I'm off to spend the rest of my Valentines day in essay hell. Think of me, won't you?! Thankfully, I'm allowing myself to take a quick break from it all tonight to eat pizzas and watch films. Meanwhile, I've become steadily addicted to this song. Listen to it, then repeat. I'll be back with photos and updates on my loif very soon - for those of you that don't appreciate my love of beauty products! 

the things that make essay writing a little more bearable: 

skyping my cat to find his little ear (he only has one) prick up when I call his nickname and shout 'TUNA!' //  

going on a facebook cull and finally feeling free! // being teetotal and drinking 40p sparkling flavoured water on nights out instead // my gentleman writing me the sweetest card on earth // epic film nights featuring The Gosling // when people in the library actually shut the hell up for once - seriously, it's not a friggin' youth club! // Louise and Baby Glitter, there are no words to explain my love for them but they make my womb cry out for a mother/baby bond. In a totally non-weird way // Pinning EVERYTHING.

Bee's Perfume Collection feat. Marc Jacobs, DKNY, Burberry and Ghost.

Hello ladies, I trust that you're all having a suitably lazy Sunday complete with a roast dinner, a quick snooze on the sofa and terrible made for TV movies! I've not been around much this week and, as ever, that's down to painful deadlines that insist on ruining my blogging schedule/attempt at a nice life. Thankfully, I've got a little bit of a break *she says* before my next ones so I'll hopefully be able to post more frequently - including my week in photos posts that seem to have gone astray! Speaking of posting, if there are any particular types of posts that you'd like to see me do then please tell me in the comments below. It'd really help!


I thought I'd bring you my perfume collection and my signature scents for particular events. I've watched/read plenty of these before and they also seem to consist of 20+ bottles and vague descriptions. Alas, my perfume 'collection' currently only consists of 4 bottles so I'll have to make do! However, I'd say that you don't need masses of scents to be able to chop and change between fragrances and a minimal selection also helps you define your signature scent. I'm the sort of female that one day dreams of the ultimate dressing table perfume collection so watch this space, because I'm insistent that I'll allow my collection to grow bigger and bigger. As you can tell, I adore perfumes and, luckily, I have a boyfriend that manages to pick me out some seriously pretty scents for my collection; this has meant that I've never bought my own fragrance! Luke gifted me with the following perfumes so I thought it'd be fun to include his opinion on each scent and it'll help all you boyfriends out there who are looking for ideas for valentines this year!  

I would recommend all of the following perfumes and agree that their price tags are definitely worth it. I've tried to summarise the scents to the best of my ability and recommend the best situations for them but, as ever, it's down to personal taste. Hopefully, someday they'll work out how to create an online scratch 'n' sniff! I hope you find something you like about this post and look forward to reading about your favourite scents in the comments below ♥

Perfume #One: Body by Burberry 
I actually got this little vial as a free sample from Burberry's Facebook campaign a little while back and I was pleasantly impressed with the size and the gorgeous smell. The scent is quite sensual, sophisticated and slightly floral with a creamy hint of musk that makes it instantly gorgeous. It also doesn't sit too heavily on the skin which allows for each note to reach their potential without being too overpowering. It embraces femininity and feels pretty to wear, however, I'm not a massive fan of the bottle; I think it looks a little cheap compared to other perfume bottles. Despite this, I'm sure I'll definitely be re-purchasing it in the future - although it does come with a bigger price tag. Use wisely ;) 

It's perfect for ♥: date nights, long summer evenings and for dressing to impress.
Boyfriend says: 'feminine, unique and alluring. My favourite of Bee's scents'
Notes of: green absinthe, peach, freesia, natural rose absolute, iris, sandalwood, cashmere, vanilla, amber and musk. (according to Sephora)

Perfume #Two: Deep Night by Ghost
This fragrance spells out sentimentality and nostalgia for me and embodies those nights that you never want to end. I adore this fragrance; I've currently got a 30ml bottle as well as a 50ml and it's something that I'll forever repurchase. It's sensual yet sentimental. I also adore the bottle - simple yet beautiful. When intoxicated, my friend Dan actually told me I smelt really good whilst I was wearing this fragrance - does that sway you?!


It's perfect for ♥: nostalgic days, dreamy nights and for creating memories with your favourite person

Boyfriend says: dreamy, attractive and comforting. The packaging is nice and sleek too.

Notes of: indian rose, orange, white tree, apricot, vanilla, amber and musk. (according to Feel Unique)

Perfume #Three: Daisy by Marc Jacobs
One of the signature summer scents of many a blogger! Despite its carefree appearance, this fragrance is sophisticated just as much as it is fun, fresh and the absolute epitome of summer days. The bottle is just as fun as the smell - it's definitely one to keep out on the top of your dressing table. This is honestly one of the most nostalgic scents for me because it takes me right back to the gorgeous Greek beaches. It honestly is summer in a bottle! This is perfect for long summer days, sleepy evenings and laziness by the poolside. I'm definitely going to be re-purchasing for this coming summer!

It's perfect for ♥: long summer days, sleepy evenings and laziness by the poolside 
Boyfriend says: summery, relaxing and fresh. My second favourite and I love the design! 
Notes of: strawberry, violet petals, ruby red grapefruit, jasmine petals, musk and vanilla. (according to Sephora)

Perfume #Four: Red Delicious by DKNY
This fragrance is really fresh, powerful and energising so I usually pop it on in the morning to wake me up and to at least make it smell like I'm awake. It's fruity but not in a horrendously overpowering/granny way. It's a comforting smell and comes across as quite sophisticated and mature. The bottle is simple yet pretty but a bit of an awkward shape for storage. This scent is perfect for the colder months, long daytime walks and bitter evenings. Having said that, I'd say that it's quite versitaile; I've worn this scent everywhere and it fits every occasion. This perfume is best when its calmed down on the skin because it can be quite harsh when first applied. 


It's perfect for ♥: colder months, long walks and bitter evenings. 
Boyfriend says:  fun, sweet and lively. This scent reminds me of Bee and I like the bottle. 
Notes of: champagne accord, lychee, red raspberry, apple, rose, vanilla bean, patchouli, amber, sensual skin accord and raspberry (according to The Perfume Shop)


There you have it, my short but sweet perfume collection. I'd love to know what your favourite fragrances are so please feel free to leave them in the comments. There's so many more scents that I've got on my wishlist so I think I may have to save up some pennies in order to splurge. Either that or I can pray that Cupid brings me something for Valentines ;) I'm off to finish reading Freud's Interpretation of Dreams before chilling out with tv seasons and some much needed food. Hope you're all well! 


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