My Favourite After Dinner Hot Drink

I first tried this hot drink at Zizzi (a restaurant) after dinner, as I wasn't feeling very well, and mint helps my stomach when I feel nauseous. I also have it just before I go to bed, for a nice hot drink without the caffeine. I can't believe I had never heard of it, or had it before - when it's so simple!

Fresh mint tea is gorgeous. It's settling, fresh, and rejuvenating. I recommend it fully. 

To make: simple throw some mint leaves in a mug (I love it in a glass mug) and pour some boiling water in. You don't need to take the leaves out to drink it - just drink as soon as it's cool enough!

It does look pretty weird, just mint leaves and water! But trust me, it's gorgeous. When me and Dan (my boyfriend) had this after dinner at Pizza Express, his dad said 'isn't that just boiled leaf juice?!' without realising that that's what tea is!



I just love Uncle Iroh! Source for pictures here [x].

Have you tried it before?

D'oh!

I completely forgot about the 11 random facts about myself I should've added to by Liebster Award post! Read through them here.

Lush's Fair Trade Foot Lotion Review

It's no secret that I love Lush's products. When I went in-store for my Lush haul the other day, I decided to buy their foot lotion - my normal foot overnight lotion didn't work at all, and decided to opt for Lush's gorgeous looking lotion instead.

The tub is quite expensive at £9.25, but you get 225g of lotion, and it's amazing at how little you have to use to smother your foot.

If I have a day off uni, I use this in the morning and put some socks on, and apply again at night. I've been using this for a few days now and already feel an improvement! Hard, calloused skin feels softer and smoother and my whole foot feels better - I suffer from cracked heels and callouses :(. I also have a weird dry patch on my big toe, and it's been reducing that effectively! 

The truth is, it's not going to work amazingly overnight, you have to be dedicated and apply it a few times before noticing any significant. However, this is fine by me! It's lovely to rub in, and means I can ask for a few cheeky foot rubs from my boyfriend (sorry Dan!). 

The lotion itself is a gorgeous bubblegum pink as pictured (my camera was playing up, it would only take the picture when the lotion sat on my laptop!): 

It smells like peppermint mixed in with.. other things. I can't describe it! It isn't as minty-smelling as other foot lotions or creams, and smells a bit weird, but it doesn't smell bad! It isn't as amazing-smelling as other Lush products, but it's not rancid!

What foot lotions/foot care products do you use? I'd love to hear!

Amy

xox

Liebster Award!

Hello everyone! Firstly I would like to thank Erin for nominating me, you should check our her blog! She's gorgeous and does detailed reviews about products she's passionate about.

The Rules:

• Acknowledge the blog who nominated you and display the award
• Answer the 11 questions given to you from the blogger
• Give 11 facts about yourself
• Nominate 11 blogs you think are deserving of the award (less than 200 followers)
• Let the bloggers know you have nominated them
• Give 11 questions to them to answer

Questions:

1. Oh god! I can't choose between dogs and cats, I love them both so much! I have two cats and a dog, and have grown up around plenty of both cats and dogs and love them both to death!
2. I can't live without my new discovery - Urban Decay Lush Lash mascara! It works wonders, truly.
3. I'd say I spend equal amounts on skincare and make-up, as skincare is a major concern for me, plus I just love makeup.
4. I don't have a favourite pizza topping, sorry! I love plain old Margherita. 
5. Pizza Hut, definitely! Although I'm in love with Domino's garlic pizza bread.
6. I can pop my left thumb out of its socket!
7. My favourite band is probably Fleetwood Mac.
8. My dream travel destination is Rome (I'm an Ancient History nerd) and I'm going there for my birthday in January. Squee!
9. My favourite make-up brand is Benefit - it's sooo gorgeous!
10. I'm about 5'5"
11. My favourite TV Show is between Orange is the New Black and The Office US!

11 Facts:

1. I love the Winter and Autumn months!
2. I love to read,
3. I'm into video games, I'm a bit of a nerd.
4. Despite my blogging, I'm quite shy.
5. I'm a sucker for things that smell good.
6. I can't do anything with my hair!
7. I wish I had a Macbook Pro!
8. Diet Coke is the love of my life.
9. I study Ancient History.
10. I love jumpers (sweaters)!
11. I really really really like cheese - I don't think I go a day without eating cheese.

Nominations:

1. http://rosajaneblogs.wordpress.com/
2. http://anotherfashionfanatic.blogspot.co.uk/
3. http://www.modmaquillage.blogspot.sg/
4. http://www.all-over-this.blogspot.co.uk/
5. http://justinependrill.blogspot.co.uk/
6. http://www.itslittlelaurenslooks.blogspot.co.uk/
7. http://katherinerosie.blogspot.co.uk/
8. http://www.dulcegina.com/
9. http://marshmellowbyeva.blogspot.com.es/
10. http://wanderlustdaydreaming.blogspot.co.uk/
11. http://ikonikbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

Questions:

1. What's your favourite brand of skincare or makeup products?
2. What's your favourite treat?
3. Tea or coffee?
4. Lipstick or lipgloss?
5. Favourite mythical creature?
6. Pizza or macaroni cheese?
7. What's your favourite book?
8. Do you have normal, dry, oily or combination skin - and how do you care for it?
9. Favourite drugstore product?
10. What's the best lip balm you own?
11. What's your favourite hair product?

Thanks everyone!

Amy

xx

My Favourite Treats

We all have those weeks where we want to curl up in bed, snack and watch some cheesy films. Weeks where you want to feel warm and toasty in bed, and enter a fictional realm where you don't have to worry about the stresses of the world outside your room. When I'm feeling down or stressed, I treat myself with little naughty foods.

First on the list is Fox's Party Rings. You've probably had them when you were a kid, where they'd be laid out on a table for everyone to share. However, now that I'm an adult, I have the whole thing to myself! They're simple, delicious, sugary snacks that I am in love with!

Source

Lush's Vanilla Dee-Lite Review

Oh my god. I've discovered my new favourite body lotion. I've got to admit, it's quite expensive for what it is (£12.95) but oh my god, it's worth it.

As soon as you open the bottle you're greeted with a fresh and fruity scent of vanilla, which is refreshing and gorgeous. I have complained about the price, but I've used so little for my entire body, as it is such a light, yet effective texture. So, I've concluded that this bottle will probably last a long time! Yay!

My skin is naturally quite smooth, but sometimes I need a little pick-me-up and Vanilla Dee-Lite does just that! I've been feeling quite stressed lately and instantly felt refreshed when putting this on after my shower. My skin is smoother, soft and I smell amazing!

If you need a light body lotion that smells divine, then I'd recommend this totally!

Thanks for reading!

Amy
xox

Lush's Rub Rub Rub Review

I absolutely love Rub Rub Rub, although I don't find it as effective as a hard scrub - I use it either as a shampoo or shower gel and find it great! It has a wet consistency when compared to other scrubs, so therefore is not harsh on your scalp and easy to use as a shampoo!

As a shampoo, it's supposed to give volume and shine to your hair; I only find the latter to be true but don't complain! I actually don't like my hair to be volumised, so I'm happy just having the shine: I find that Rub Rub Rub, combined with American Cream (review here), make my hair gorgeous and soft! However, it does not sort out my frizzy baby hair, which is fine, I just use frizz control products when my hair is damp.

As a shower-gel-like-scrub, I find it good! I don't like to waste it on my body however, especially when I have Snow Fairy (review here) to use as a shower gel! I use Rub Rub Rub mainly for my hair.

Thanks for reading!

Amy

xox