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I received the December Marie Claire - The Parcel as my KK present this year.
It was so exciting and couldn't help but think what an awesome present for people who love their beauty products!

I had no idea that Marie Claire had a beauty box, I know there has been a recent influx in beauty boxes with varying qualities, the ones I know the best are probably Bella Box and the Korean MeMeBox.
The idea of these beauty boxes is really nice but it all comes down to luck - it is easy to end up with lots of small products that you don't use / can't use  - but then you can always gift it to your girlfriends to try.
The Parcel was a heavy package, once you remove the sleeve you will see this very chic black box.



I was so surprised with the amount of product I received in the box, some even looked like it was full size! I really like looking at the goodies before reading the little description card!









Overall I am really impressed with the box, it had a variety of products from hair to nails to skin care to make up which I personally find more exciting!
If you were looking to try out a beauty subscription box I would definitely recommend the Marie Claire - The Parcel to you. It is exciting anticipating the products you will find, and as you can see the brands in The Parcel are reputable and well known ones which always brings piece of mind!

Wanted to say Thank You for the awesome KK present Miss B!
Love lots!

The year flew by in a blink of an eye! Can't believe 2015 awaits just around the corner, and as per tradition… here are my resolutions!



1) Be Healthy! 

When I was younger I really did feel invincible - nothing could break me, slow me down or change my mind. But slowly but surely I begin to understand that it doesn't matter how much money you have, or how much you have put into your career - without a healthy body you are nothing.

Gym regime will continue on and this year I am determined to have abs! Girl abs here I come! #BennyFitness




2) Stay In Touch - Reconnect! 

Everyone is going about their busy lives, its so difficult to stay connected with loved ones.
The number of time you see your friends and family starts to dwindle as everyday life takes over, in this day and age keeping in touch with technology has made it so much easier.
But it also takes away from human interaction - I hope 2015 will bring on more memories that does not necessarily need to be shared on social media to be deems memorable. I hope to spend more time talking at dinner, rather than eating and being on our phones.



3) Achieve a Career Milestone! 

It has been officially 4 months since I joined my new team, it started off as a great chance, an opportunity - a stroke of luck. But right now, I really wish to show myself, and everyone else who believed in me that I am capable. And all those expectations, hopes, and support my work mates, manager, family and friends have provided me was worth it.

4) Enjoy Life!

Apart from doing well in my banking career, I also hope to have a life! Getting the balance right - being productive at work, leaving on time and enjoying life outside of work.
Taking zero bb for a walk… watching the sunset… going on day trips… brunch with the bf's…  eat until you have a food baby!


5) Seize the Day! 

Too often, it is easy to live for the future. While thinking about the past and what could be done differently. Unfortunately forgetting the present.
Hope to live in the present in 2015 and to remember to Seize the Day!

Slip! Slop! Slap! 

This post is a shout out to all the lazy girls out there!
I had no idea that there was such thing as a Spray Moisturiser until about one week ago - and it has massively changed my life! Ok… maybe a little exaggerated - but it has shaved off time in my morning routine and I have become more vigilent with putting on moisturiser to my body. And now - I can't go back!



It was actually an accident that I came across this spray moisturiser, I was actually there with my boy friend to buy super tough man hand cream (haha) which is also in the real world called DU"IT Tough Hands - for those who have no idea what I am talking about, think manly looking bottle of hand cream for the gents out there who also want to own baby soft hands without the perfumes associated with the general hand creams.
Anyways, completely sidetracked, I saw that Vaseline intensive care spray moisturiser on sale, so I could not resist. I chose the bottle for Dry Skin Repair - because I have been lazy and my skin is really really lacking in moisture, especially with the change in weather as it gets hotter.
On the bottle, it says Absorbs in seconds, repairs dry skin. It is non-greasy, with micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly. On the scale of light to rich - it is light.
Cost is $4.95 AUD at Woolworths.


What I liked… 

- It moisturises and absorbs into the skin so so so so easily! The micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly is so effective, it literally absorbs in seconds!

- Non-greasey texture. I was a little worried about the thickness and the texture of the cream - I had no expectations as to how the consistency of a spray on moisturiser was meant to be. But, it was great, non-greasey and non-sticky after application. Putting on clothing straight after is not an issue.

- Consistent Dispense! The spray is so consistent if does not need re-spray. You have the peace of mind of knowing where you want the moisturiser to go is where it will be. There will be no abrupt stutters in the spray nozzle. Clean on press all the way down the legs - easy.

- Convenience. Best Best Best thing about spray on moisturisers, is that unlike the conventional moistueriser it doesn't leave residual in your finger nails or require as much time to "dry".

What I disliked… 

- I can imagine in winter when the weather is cold and skin is even dryer then in winter that one spray across the skin would not be enough to combat the cold weather. But that can easier be combatted with an additional application. Or maybe try a different variant of the Vaseline Spray and Go and go for one that is richer in texture, since this is only classes as "light" on the bottle.
So not really a dislike, just food for thought for when winter comes in 6 months time.




Repurchase? 
Yes! I will definitely repurchase, and will most likely replace all moisturiser in the house with spray ons.
Every minute of my time in the morning before work is so so precious - rather than getting annoyed with cream in my fingernails, and waiting for moisturise to absorb and dry - I think Spray and Rub will be the way to go instead. Easy, convenient and time saving!

I usually do not purchase products without researching them and reading reviews, but Vaseline is such a trusted brand that I could assume that there would be no issues.

I believe that there are 3 variants of the Vaseline Spray and Go so I am looking forward to seeing whether the other variants will have different and more moisturising affects. Check out the Vaseline website if you are interested.