Jeffrey Campbell Obsession!

Hiii :]

I'm all wrapped up in a dressing gown feeling slightly sorry for myself as I have a horrible cold but to make myself feel a little better, I thought i'd go on a JC hunt!

I bought a pair of fake JC Lita's the other day and oh boy, I LOVE THEM! So I really want/need the real deal but I can't decide...

Nasty Gal - £103.58 - Lita Platform Floral

Nasty Gal - £65.54 - Night Lita Platform

Nasty Gal - £120.20 - Spike Platform Boot

Nasty Gal - £99.10 - Daytime Platform

Nasty Gal - £120.20 - France Strapped Boot

 Hmmm.. I love them all! Office also have a sale on and I love these...

Office - £60.00 - Lita Platform Leopard/tan

         What would you buy (if any)?

                            xxx



Fancy a deal? #1

Hi :]

I'm sorry I've missed like a week of blogging. Have you ever had one of those days (or weeks) where you just want to get home, have dinner and sit in your PJs doing nothing all evening? Well, that's how i've felt for the past week or so but hopefully i'll try and get back into the swing of things.

So, do you fancy a deal this weekend?

FASHION

Codes

Save 10% online ith M&S using MSJUNE10. Hurry, it expires 21st June 2012.

If you sign up to GAP you will be sent a voucher to be used in-store or online.
Sign up to the Dorothy Perkins newsletter and receive 10% off your first shop.

Warehouse have 10% extra off of their sale using Orange10 online or print this voucher out. Can be used until 29th June 2012.

BEAUTY

Codes

Get £5 worth of points with a £1 spend at Boots until 24th June 2012.

Get 20% off at The Body Shop by either printing (24th June) this voucher or using BEACHX3 (25th June). They are also offering a 'buy three get three free'!

£10 off £40 at Tesco clothing using code FFJUNE although this expires today!!

Get 10% off at halfpriceperfumes.co.uk using code hpp10off.

e.l.f are offering their lip balms for £2 at the moment using code BALM24HR.

Sorry :[ there aren't many codes this week!

Keep checking back :] also, check out my 'blog of the week'

xxxx

Blog of the week

Hello :]

I want to start mentioning these as I think it's nice to get blogs out there but also to show you all what blogs I like to read!

This week is.... *drum roll*

Yum Yum Nom

A friend of mine, Jenn writes this blog about all the tasty food she makes :]

It's a new blog but posts appear regularly and really yummy ones at that. They're all healthy and low carb recipes, which is a bonus!

The Lemon meringue is amazing!!!

I would also like to thank Jenn for helping with the new layout of Miss Mooface :] it's brilliant, thank you.

 Thanks & keep your eyes peeled for next weeks BOTW (that is what we're calling it now).

xxxx

Deals Wednesday (..or maybe Thursday.. Oops!)

Hiiiiii

Sorry this is late, I was out last night so couldn't write up the deals I've found this week!

Just to note that I do get a lot of these deals via email and from other 'deal websites'. I'm just summing them up to bring them to you!

Fashion
Dorothy Perkins are giving their 'facebook fans' 15% off their next order. All you have to do is 'like' their facebook page or use code DPFB15.
GAP are offering 30% to their customers, using code GAPSTYLE. This can be used in-store or online.
Oasis are giving ladies (or gents) 20% off dresses this month using code JUNEDRESSES.
Clarks are offering 20% off adults shoes using code BQUEEN.

Evans currently have 24% off everything online for 24 hours. HURRY!

Sales online & instore
Office
Republic
M&S
Warehouse
ASOS
Oasis
Dorothy Perkins
Topman
H&M
Sports Direct

Outlets
Office eBay outlet
Littlewoods eBay outlet
M&M eBay outlet
Monsoon outlet
ASOS outlet
T.K.Maxx outlet
Yoox - designer outlet
Amazon clearance
Superdry eBay outlet
Schuh eBay outlet
Soletrader eBay outlet
M&S outlet
Beauty
L'Occitane are offering free facial consulations and samples but this is instore and you will need to book an appointment as it's on a first come, first serve basis. You can see which stores are participating here. Available until Friday 8th June.

Superdrug are reducing a handful of products to 10p instore, which are rumoured to include Clarins and Pretty Polly products! Avaiable while stocks last.

Garnier are still giving away samples of their BB cream here. I've tried this myself and it's worth trying if you're curious in the BB creams :] Avaiable while stocks last.

Rimmel are offering a 'free' concealer worth £4.99 on halfpriceperfumes when you enter code FreeRimmel at the checkout. I believe you have to pay postage but is worth looking at if you fancy trying a different brand? Only 3,000 available.

Also at halfpriceperfumes, Bourjois are offering a 'free' eyeshadow worth £6.50 when you enter code freeombre at the checkout. Same applies for postage as above. Only 2,000 available.

Enter hpp10off on halfpriceperfumes to receive 10% off as well!
Lush are on tour and are giving demonstrations as well as the chance for you to make your own product on the day! Check here to see when they're visiting your town. The fun stops 11th August 2012.

Boots are having a massive 3 for 2 on the majority of beauty products, as are Superdrug so pop instore and have a look :]

Models Own are offering a free nail art pen when you buy 2 other Models Own products in Boots.

Barry M are celebrating their 30th anniversary so are offering a free 80's looking nail polish free when you spend £6 on any other Barry M beauty product. In both Boots and Superdrug.
Magazine deals: InStyle are giving away Body Shop makeup worth £8-10. Red are giving away Jemma Kidd makeup worth £14. Marie Claire are offering a full size Ciaté nail polish. Glamour are also still offering Benefit luxe minis. All available until the next issue.

If you love a bargain, check out http://www.offeroftheday.co.uk/ (oh, my mum will be proud)!

I think that will do for now :]

Have you heard of any other deals?

xxx

Ohhh, deals!

Hi :]

As some of you may have read from my post on Sugar Plump Beauty, Benefit are giving away 'luxe minis' with Glamour magazine in the UK.

I seemed to get a few other vouchers today so thought I would pass them on!

The Body Shop have a jubilee 'buy 2 get 2 free' deal when you enter the voucher 'Queen'. If you spend over £25 then you will also qualify for free delivery :] which is always a bonus! There is also a 40% off code '40SHOP' which can be used up until 3rd June 2012.

Dorothy Perkins have a massive 30% off sale, with various brands included!

New Look currently have 25% off swimwear and sandals, as well as buy one get one free on sunglasses and jewellery/hair accessories.

If you buy the July issue of Marie Claire, they are giving away a full size bottle of Ciaté nail polish, worth £9.00. I managed to pick this up today in the colour 'Jelly Bean' which is a lovely pink shade with purple shimmer. There is also a Ciate discount code which entitles you to 25% off which is 'MARIE25'.
Also, if you sign up to the Marie Claire newsletter, you will receive a code to get 10% off at Urban Outfitters (and if you use code 'STYLEUK', it'll give you 15% off as well).
Next month in Marie Claire, there will be a free Avon mascara. worth £10.00.

In this month's issue of In Style, you can get a either a Body Shop 'Big & Curvy' mascara (£10) or two eye definers in black and french navy (£16).

There is another magazine which is giving away Gemma Kidd makeup but I can't remember what it is :[ sorry!

For the Yankee Candle lovers, they have a variety of discounts across all candles, including 50% off an 18pk of wax tarts, 29% off mango salsa, midnight jasmine and sweet strawberry. There is also a further 25% off all candle accessories and large jars!

If you like these updates, let me know and i'll do them weekly!

xxxx

What the Yankee?

Hi everyone :]

Thank goodness it's Friday! This feels like the longest week, EVER.

I'm so tired tonight, I can't even concentrate on the TV so thought I'd just have a look at a few websites, read some blogs and enjoy a nice coffee.

I was just looking at my blog updates and saw that Coleyyyful had just blogged about the most AMAZING lip balm. I need this in my life, so I bought one!

Sorry, picture taken from eBay

Oooooh yes, your eyes are not mistaken. This IS a Yankee Candle Lip Balm!
They come in a variety of scents  but I thought i'd try this as I thought the cookie and cakes ones may be a little too sweet for my liking. You can buy them for £3.99 on eBay here.

So a big thank you to Miss Coleyyyful for letting me know about such amazing things.

I will update you all once it arrives :]

Yayyy, weekend!

xxxx

Primark haul

Hi :]

I hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather we've had the past few days?

So today I went on a mission to buy lots of nice work clothes, but ended up only buying from Primark.

So, I bought....

Black shirt with peter pan collar £6.00

All £4.00 each. I bought the mint and peach shirts on another visit but picked up a white in a smaller size today. Note: They're very oversized!

Floral sequin shoes £6.00

White with pink lining & bows £6.00

Leopard print with black bows £5.00

Patent black belt with white & gold bow £2.00



Hair rollers x 8 per pack for £1.00 each



Hair bow clip £1.00

Wired floral hairband reduced to £1.00

Hairbands £1.00 & flannels x 3 £1.50 for the gym

I'm also changing my hair routine (to try and save it) so thought once a week I'll try this to help...

£1.69 from Boots

Has anyone ever tried this?

xxxx

Turn that frown upside down

Hi everyone

Today has been such a rubbish day for various reasons but after going to the gym, having a slightly naughty dinner and finally chilling (shortly with a coffee)... I thought i'd share a couple of things that have put a little smile back on my face :]

It's not something I would normally listen to but I have to listen to this song every day at the moment. Love it!

The new Barry M nail paints in 'Nude' and 'Cappucino', available online now or Boots and Superdrug in June. I also love their new glitters, so check those out too!

FINALLY...

Louise from Sprinkle of Glitter. This video made me smile and giggle so much 'cause her little girl is soooo cute! It really was what I needed tonight :]


Hope you're all having a slightly better day than me!

xxxx

A bit of a spring clean....

Hi everyone :]

As you may have noticed, I've had a bit of a spring clean... or just a tidy up of this little blog.

The weight loss, fitness and recipes were not enough to post about so thought I'd change it slightly so now, this is just a little place where I can share cute pictures, news and just general chit chat type stuff!

I will try to blog on a daily basis and try and do monthly giveaways once I reach a certain amount of subscribers!

Let's see how it goes, eh?

Also, I've opened the comments up to those who don't have a blogger account so now anyone should be able to comment :] woo!

Let me know your thoughts

xxxx

P.S - I thought I'd leave my old posts up, you know... just 'cause!

Dove Maximum Protection Deodorant. Yay or nay?

Hellooo :]

Today I thought I'd write a little review about this guy...

Image taken from Boots website

Whenever I go to the gym, I always make sure I have on plenty of deodorant (Dove Go Fresh Grapefruit Anti-perspirant). Now, unless I'm missing something or there's some beauty secret I'm unaware of (if so, please tell me), whenever I reapply and go to the gym, it never lasts. I really shouldn't bother!
As I'm now going to the gym on a daily basis, I really had to find something else 'cause I was getting so paranoid about how I'd smell after a workout. Let's face it, after working out, how you smell is the least of your worries!

I nipped into Boots the other day to pick up some other bits and figured I'd have a look at the Sure Maximum Protection, as I'd seen it advertised on TV and the idea of no sweat, although possibly dangerous, seemed perfect. The Sure version was out of stock in the scent I'd choose but saw the Dove version and thought 'hey, I'll give it a go'.

Deodorant is never cheap but this is by far the most expensive one I have ever purchase at a whopping £5.30 for 45ml. Yes, pricey...

BUT

this is by far, THE BEST deodorant I have ever used.

I went to the gym this morning to trial it. I hadn't had a shower that morning, only from the previous night so didn't have any deodorant on. Popped this on and went for a 30 minute workout. Now, I do think I sweat more than the average being in the gym, but woah! I didn't have that damp gym/sweaty smell afterwards and my underarms still smelt rather fragrant, which was a bonus.  

If you are also suffering from a case of seriously sweaty underarms at the gym (or just day to day) then spend the pennies and give this a go!

I really do believe it's worth every penny, although I'm only going to use it for my little trips to the gym.

Has anyone tried the Sure version? I'm tempted to give it a try once this has run out...



You shall have a fishy...

Hi :]

It's been nearly two months since I started the diet and instead of being a burden, i'm now embracing it as a massive lifestyle change and with a little advice from the nutritionist at the gym, I think i'm finally happy with my diet.

I've not had carbs for two days now and i'm trying to make sure if I do, to have them at lunchtime so I can burn them off way before bedtime.

It can be a little difficult at dinner times to know what to eat, especially if you have a family to cook for. I'm rather lucky as I only have to cook for Struck and I but as we both like different things, it can still be a bit of a faff!

Last night we had such a lovely, yet simple dinner! I don't have any photos as I couldn't wait to gobble it up, but I will make sure I start taking some :]

Asian Salmon

Serves 2

2 (small) Salmon fillets

1/2 tsp of chilli (paste or finely chopped)

1/2 tsp of ginger (paste or finely chopped)

1/2 tsp of garlic (paste or finely chopped)

Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

2-4 tbsp soy sauce

Juice of 1 lemon

2-4 tbsp warm water (optional)

Vegtables of choice

1. Preheat the oven to 180° (for fan assisted ovens.. little higher if you don't)
2. In an ovenproof dish, line with aluminum (tin) foil, with enough spilling over the edges to fold over the fish.
3. Place the fillets in the dish, skin side down and set to one side whilst you make the marinade!
4. To make the marinade, add the chilli, ginger, garlic, lemon zest and soy sauce to a bowl and stir well. Add as much soy sauce as you need/to taste. Be careful though, as it's very salty!!!
5. Pour over the fillets, then rub in well to make sure everything is evenly coated.
6. Pop the salmon in the fridge for half an hour (although you can do this ahead of time) for the flavours to mingle together.
7. When ready to cook, squeeze over the juice of 1/2 a lemon. If your lemon is small or not on the juicy side, squeeze over the other half or add some warm water! Pop in the oven and cook for 15-25 minutes. The cooking time depends on your oven but you'll know when the fish is done as it'll turn opaque and flake when you touch it (with a fork, not your finger)!!
8. Whilst this is in the oven, boil/steam/microwave your vegetables.
9. Just before you take the salmon out of the oven, pop your warm vegetables in a bowl with a teeny bit of butter, salt, pepper and any leftover lemon juice. This makes everything so tasty!
10. Put your veg in a bowl and then serve the salmon on top, pouring over any leftover juices.

It's so simple but full of flavour and so so filling!

I've tried this recipe with other kinds of fish as well. Salmon seems to work the best but it also works with trout, haddock and basa!

Sorry there aren't any pictures :[ I will try and take some next time I make this!

Also, just to add.. i'm not a professional or anything, this is just what I cook at home so please just tweak this recipe to suit you :]

Tonight we're making rainbow trout with a lemon thyme and lemon dressing with steamed vegetables. Y-U-M!

What are you having for your Sunday dinner?

Little update

Hi everyone,

There aren't many followers here so far but hopefully that'll change soon :]

Well... there isn't actually that much to update this week, especially with it being Easter. I haven't been too bad, as only my mum and dad bought me something, which is good :] no temptation, eh?

I've been going to the gym three times a week and I swear Saturday almost killed me!!

My boyfriend and I are hopefully moving house soon, so we've been packing, clearing and cleaning ready for that and it's amazing how much it takes out of you. I don't think our flat has ever been so clean and my legs have never ached so much!

A cheeky takeaway tonight, just because we're too tired to cook but I will start posting more soon. I'm thinking 'ROTW' (receipe of the week), what my fitness routine is, weekly weigh-ins and things like that.

What do you think?

I also have a couple of reviews to do, which include the Q10 firming oil which i've been using once or twice every day as well as a couple of workout dvds!

If you want to see something different here, please let me know :]

Just a little intro

Hi everyone =]

Welcome to my new blog, Pass the scales!

I didn't want to clog up Sugar plump beauty with all my weight loss mumbo so thought I'd create a new blog just to include progress, tips and recipes for you all!

For those of you who don't know me (and even those who do), i'm currently in the process of trying to lose a couple of stone, not only to feel better and more confident about myself but to become a lot healthier as well. I'm currently a UK size 18 and I weigh a lot more than I care to mention in my introduction but maybe in time, eh?

If you've been following me in the above blog, you'll already know that i've been exercising and dieting for a month already and have now managed to lose a stone :] I'm pretty sure I gave myself a high five when I jumped off the scales!

This blog is going to be an open and honest account of my journey along with any tips or recipes I can share with you.

I'm going to try and update daily with either a little tip or perhaps a recipe (maybe what I had for dinner? MOTD - meal of the day? Perhaps it'll catch on....) but we'll see.

Please comment if you're also losing weight or have any great recipes for me to try!