SophieMarie

Following on from my recent post of beauty advent calendars, I thought this evening I will focus on the accessories side of the advent world with my list of top Jewellery Advent Calendars. These range in price and are just as fun to open as are all the others.   Luxury Jasper Harrod Jewellery Advent Calendar  from wowcher.co.uk for £14.99       Accessorize Christmas Advent Calendar Brights-Multi One Size  from uk.accessorize.com for £15         12 Days Of Christmas Tropical Advent Calendar from lisaangel.co.uk for £39     Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar from jdwilliams.co.uk for £19   Bloom Boutique Personalised Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar from notonthehighstreet.com for £29  

It may only be the beginning of November, but this is the time of year when I dig out my thick woolly jumpers and the dark coloured cosmetics and start getting way too excited at the fact its nearly Bonfire Night and Christmas isn't too far away either! I absolutely love this time of year as I adore autumn/winter fashion and makeup looks. I thought I would start my autumn/winter blog posts with something a little festive; Beauty Advent Calendars. Because if there is something better than chocolate, its got to be makeup, jewellery and skincare! Here are some brilliant calendars I have found for 2017:     Elemis Skincare Advent Calendar. Available from Elemis.com for £150. Feelunique Advent Calendar. Available from feelunique.com  for £35.     ASOS Advent Calendar (My personal fave!) Available from ASOS.com for £55.  Jo Malone Advent Calendar. Available from Harrods.com for £300. Cows...

Around a month ago, I received a Benefit's 'Do the Bright Thing' kit through the mail. I was so excited simply because ever since getting into YouTube and watching beauty gurus, I would see them all talking about the High Beam Highlighter and They're Real Mascara. Now I had the chance to try it for myself!! This is a sample kit containing five of Benefit's products in sample sizes. (Best for those of us that aren't sure on paying out top price for the full size product in case it doesn't work) This Kit Contains..... 1.) "That Gal" Brightening face primer  7.5ml 2.) "Dandelion" (with brush)  A brightening face powder 3.0g 3.) "They're Real!" Beyond mascara 3.0g 4.) "High Beam" Luminescent complexion enhancer 4.0ml 5.) "Badgal Liner Waterproof" Extra black waterproof eye pencil 0.5g I'm not sure why, but they state on the packaging that each of the items are produced i...

These past few weeks I have had many people message me regarding my social media links. This post is going to be relatively short but will leave you with the links to go and follow me on social media. Twitter Instagram YouTube Facebook

As the temperatures here in the UK rise, many people have been enjoying BBQ in the warm summer evenings and picnics away at the beach. Not always do you want to have something chocolatety as a pudding after a meal, so today I'm going to share with you my Summer Raspberry Flan recipe. This pudding is full of flavour, light, and most of all refreshing, enough to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. What you will need is.... Summer Raspberry Flan prep time 5-10 mins cook time 30 mins total time 35-40 mins Author:  SophieMarie Serves: 8  servings ingredients 6oz Self Raising Flour 6oz Margarine 6oz Caster Sugar 3 Eggs 1tsp Vanilla Extract Filling    Fresh Raspberries    Raspberry Jelly {Made to just under a pint}       instructions   Preheat oven to gas mark 4. Grease a 10" flan dish and place to one side ready for your sponge mixture Mix t...

As part of a Summer special, I thought I would concentrate on sharing with you all a few of my favourite Summer, cocktails and mocktails as a series known as Sozzled Summer. So to kick it off I would like to share you the first cocktail Red Head In Bed. As we all know, Summer is fast approaching and what better way to unwind for the weekend than with a cocktail in hand soaking up the last of the days rays. This recipe is a favourite of mine that I received from a friend in America. If your a fan of Strawberries and Vodka, then this recipe is for you. Red Head In Bed Cocktail. Ingredients 3 pounds strawberries, hulled and coarsely chopped 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons citrus vodka 1/4 cup fresh lime juice Ice 1/3 cup chilled Riesling Method In a bowl, toss the strawberries with the sugar and let stand, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices, about 10 minutes  . In a blender, combine half each of the strawb...

Is it true? Can it be? TooFaced are bringing there Sweet Peach Palette back?!?! Hey Lovelies, So today I can a couple of people inbox me regarding a recent tweet about the TooFaced product  Sweet Peach Palette disappearing. Now I have had people message me telling me it's making a come back? Is this true? Having stalked the internet and done some investigating, a Youtuber Celeb has confirmed this rumour to be true, in the form of a PO box video and the huge Sweet peach range!!! I'm honestly beyond excited to get my hands on these products. Peach is my go to colour during spring and summer and it's back! In the new range there looks to be the return of the one and only Sweet Peach Palette, complete with it's 18 shadows, a Sweet Peach Glow Highlighting Palette, A Blush and Lip Glosses. I mean How freaking cool!!!! If any of you haven't had the honour of trying the Sweet Peach Palette out before, the eye shadows blend beautifully, give you the perf...

Good Evening Everyone.... I know I have been away for a little while, but would just like to make you aware that I have a new vlog gone up on my channel. This was just a fun Friday vlog and a small Valentines Day Gift Haul. Head over, show it some love and if you haven't already hit that subscribe button. It's 100% free and simply notifies you when I upload new content. Link Below!! Family Road Trip           Talk to you all again really soon. Sophie Marie

Hey Lovelies, So today I'm coming at your with a review on a foundation I have recently had the pleasure of trying. My usual foundation just wasn't cutting it anymore and by the end of the day, was literally sliding off my face, so time for a change! I did a bit of research and saw quite a few recommendations for the TooFaced Born This Way Foundation for a full coverage foundation suitable for dry skin {Although I suffer with combination}. The shade I got is Nude and it's the right colour for my lighter skin gained over winter once it's been warmed up a little with some bronzer. It has a nozzle already on the bottle so it's much cleaner and hygienic than dipping into it. One and a half pump of foundation is more than enough to cover my entire face without it looking like I've been caked and could clearly plaster a wall with it. The foundation itself is really nice to use. It blends well, feels cool on my skin and covers everything I want it to without...

Good Afternoon Lovelies. Today's recipe is honestly one of the most delicious things I have eaten in a long while. Now you may not know this about me, but I'm a big fan of cheese. No matter how strong, mild, smelly or ripe I love it all. I also love Broccoli { Or as I call them for the kids Mini Trees}. So I decided this week as a light snack for after work to make these super yummy and super quick Cheese and Broccoli bites with a honey mayo sauce. These little treats are perfect as a party snack or a snack. In fact they are so quick and easy to make you could even make them fresh and have them as light dinner.... So sit back with your notebook and pen and enjoy these little bites packed full of flavour . You won't want to put them down. cheese & Broccoli Bites {With A Honey Mayo Sauce. prep time 15 mins cook time 8-10 mins total time 23-25 mins Author:  SophieMarie Serves: 24  servings ingredients Broccoli Cheddar (...

Happy New Year To One & All!!! Hoping everyone had a fabulous new years celebrations. I know I most definitely did and now somewhat regretting all the fun I had. But with that being said, 2017 looks to be a crazy, busy and adventurous time for me. With so many new ideas planned for both my blog and of course YouTube channel, all you luck and lovely viewers will have an abundance of new content heading your way each week. YouTube - SophieMarie So for the lovely fans that follow me on YouTube as well as here, you are going to be seeing a shake up on my channel. As you are aware I try and upload a few different videos each week and don't have a main focus or theme. Well that is all about to change. Having done a lot of thinking and been asked by friends, family and subscribers to look into doing covers of different styles of songs, which I have to say, I firstly looked at them and laughed, then after come serious thought and consideration I have decided to give it a shot. So ...

Good Evening Everyone. Today I thought that I would start something slightly different as a running series. Car/vehicle reviews. Now I absolutely love my cars and vehicles so thought I would kick off this series with my very own love....The Ford Street Ka!! As much a fashion accessory as a mode of transport, the Street Ka is cute enough to have character, cheap enough to be bought by a single girl about town and sensible enough to serve a useful purpose while it looks good. The solid underpinnings of the car have been stiffened and tweaked to release a wee bit more performance, but this is not a vehicle with any serious sporting pretensions. It's eminently chuckable, but the limitations of the 1.6-litre engine prevent even clog-footed drivers getting themselves into trouble. Around town it's at its best, darting in and out of traffic, nipping into tight parking spaces and performing neat little U-turns. On the motorway it gets a bit too talkative but is f...

Hey Jelly Beans. I'm so so so sorry that I haven't uploaded a new post since last year! But as many of you would know, if you follow me on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter, I have got a new job now which takes up a chunk of my day and what with it being christmas and doing my first vlogmas I haven't had much time. But today that all changes. I'm going to put aside time each night, no matter how big or small and write a post to all you lovely people. So with that said I'm heading off to get some shut eye as today has been a long day. Tomorrow the fun and games begin. Love ya'll Hixxie Pixie Xoxoxoxox

Hey Jelly Beans. I've been thinking while doing my Vlogmas. I have a lot   of travel planned for the next few months, which include small trips to... -Paris -Dublin -Spain - & Cornwall So as well as everyday life, beauty, fashion and a whole bunch of other stuff I blog about on here, I'm going to start Travel Blogging as well. At the moment though I won't do any vlogging on YouTube as I personally think it will be to much to write and vlog at the same time. But all in time my dears I shall start doing both! I hope that you all enjoy sharing my traveling adventures and have fun reading about what I get up to and see.   Speak to you all real soon. Hixxie Pixie xoxoxox