SMITTEN MITTENS

Monday 28 October 2013


With Halloween and Bonfire night just around the corner and the time changing to winter time yesterday its not long now and we will be in full swing of winter. Time is flying by and even my children have been talking about Christmas for a while and have made their Christmas lists already with the odd adjustment of adding a few thing to it here and there. Normally at this time of the year I am also talking about Christmas already and get my act together and start buying things early. But not this year I have been slacking behind and I have a slight panic coming on whenever I hear the C word. Its so not like me but on thing that I have been doing is looking after my hands and nails.

When it gets colder outside my hand suffer more that usual. They get really dry and I almost have to moisturize them every time after I wash my hands. My nails on the other hand get stronger and are not as flaky and brittle as they normally are or maybe its just down to the fact that I am using more hand cream than usual.

I love hand cream, whenever I feel like I need some moisture on my hands and but some nice smelling, rich cream on them, its like a little pick me up and treat that lifts my spirit for a few seconds. Sounds maybe a little sad but in these cold month, anything that makes you feel good and picks up your mood is good in my books.

At the moment I have two favourite hand creams and they both have the floral scent in common. The first one is the Cath Kidston Rose Hand Cream. This hand cream is such a luxury, its very rich in its formula, with a lovely smell of roses and white amber. It leaves my hand super moisturized for a few hours and it has no parabens, sulphates or artificial colours making this a great natural product.
The other hand cream that I am currently using is the L Occitane Pivoine Flora Hand Cream. This is not as thick as the Cath Kidston one, which makes it the perfect cream to stick in your handbag and use on the go as it sink effortlessly into my skin, leaving a subtle shine to my hands without the greasiness. The cream has a lovely delicate flowery perfume of peonies, just divine!!

Another thing that I use on my nails especially is the OPI Avoplex Nail & Cuticle Oil. The oil really helps with keeping my cuticles in good condition and hydrating my nails. Since using it on a more regular basis I have seen a real difference in my nails. Not a broken nail in sight!!

 L Occitane Pivoine Flora Hand Cream £8
Cath Kidston Rose Hand Cream £10
OPI Avoplex Nail & Cuticle Oil £5.94

27 comments :

  1. I'm a huge fan of the Avoplex nail and cuticle oil! It really does the trick and it lasts forever. I've had mind for so long! x

    Gemma // DuggyDimples

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    1. Yes you are right its last absolutely ages, I have had mine for about 7 month and still going strong.

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  2. i really want to try that cuticle oil!

    following now! <3

    from helen at thelovecatsinc

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    1. The also have one for on the go which comes in a tube and its easy to apply, I am thinking of getting it next.

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  3. great post & blog :)
    Maybe we follow each other !?
    If yes let me know if you follow me & i´ll follow back :)

    Greetings

    www.YulieKendra.com

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    1. Thanks a lot, its lovely to hear that you like my blog!!

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  4. I'm not normally a fan of hand cream but I really love the Cath Kidston one, plus the tube is so cute!

    Belle x
    Mascara & Maltesers

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    1. Have a sniff next time you are in Cath Kidston and I am sure you will love it as much as I do!!

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  5. AH I love Cath Kidston! Need to try that hand cream <3

    http://britishmermaid.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Yeah I love her shop too,I always get a bit lost in there and come out with a very long wishlist!!

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  6. I've never tried any of these products, but I want to now! My wish list grows again! :)

    Random things and Strange whims

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    1. My wishlist is also super duper long. Don't know where to start sometimes!!

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    1. Thanks, just came to mind since its getting gold outside.

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  8. great post. would you like to follow eachother?
    http://indiesan.blogspot.com/

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  9. I'm a huge fan of Cath Kidston hand cream, not only does it look adorable I think it works great too! Also never tried the OPI cuticle oil before, will have to have a look next time I'm out :)

    Rebecca Coco

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    1. That's why I like it so much, this is my second tube and I like that they change the scent every now and then.

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  10. Oh I've heard so much of Cath Kidston hand cream but I can't find it anywhere! I guess I'll have to look it up on eBay! And I LOVE the OPI cuticle oil! It really does work wonders!

    xo Deborah
    Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes

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    1. I know it can be a little hard finding it outside the uk, hopefully you have luck on ebay!!!

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  11. I really want to try the OPI cuticle oil! I really need a new one!
    -Sisi
    Modern Beauty Girl

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  12. I never use hand cream, even though I know I should.
    Thanks for sharing, I might try these out!

    x Krizia

    Shark Attack - Fashion Blog

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    1. I was like you until a few years back. Once you start you can't stop. I love treating myself to a new hand cream, maybe its a little odd but hey.

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  13. I always use hand cream, because I know how dry my hands get, and I would much rather prevent them from happening than them actually happening :)

    Following you now on GFC and Bloglovin, amazing blog you have running!

    Love,
    Cherrydunia.blogspot.com

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    1. Ahh thank you!! That means a lot to me!! Thanks for the follow!! I am like you with hand cream, can't stand dry hands. They kind of look old and miserable when they get dry and we don't want that,right!

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  14. I love L'Occitane Hand Crean and am a big fan of Avoplex. The Cath Kidston Cream sounds like a great Xmas gift idea too
    Jules

    http://lippylikes.blogspot.com

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  15. nice review, love l'occitaine's products and i might look out for the cuticle cream next time around! :)

    Check out my new post partying with AX Paris! :)
    A
    xx
    http://epiquemoi.blogspot.com

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