Kawaii Box November '14 Review

I'm back today with another Kawaii Box review! And I have to say that I'm pretty damn excited about this month's box. Usually with these kind of subscription boxes it's very hit or miss, but with the exception of two of the items, I'm pretty damn pleased with it all.

First we have a super cute cat keyring. I'm not sure if this is a specific branded character or just a random cat. The only problem I have with these soft, plush keyrings is that I never want to actually attach it to my bag in fear of it getting all dirty and ruined! So, instead I have this sitting nicely on my shelf.

Along with keyrings, Kawaii Box always seems to come with at least one phone charm. This month is no exception! I am totally in love with this macaroon phone charm. It reminds me of those decoden phone cases that people make! Again, like the keyring, I'm not actually going to use this as a phone charm but use it as a cute decorative shelf piece.

As usual Kawaii Box comes with a yummy snack! Pocky are my favourite biscuits ever so I was super excited to find these in the box. Although, I will admit to wishing that they were a more exciting flavour than just chocolate. If you've never tried Pocky before then I highly recommend that you do! The European branded name for Pocky is Mikado which you can find in pretty much any supermarket!

Naturally no box is complete without a variety of stationary items! Despite never actually using them as much as I would like, there's just something overly exciting about stationary. Surely I'm not the only one who gets over-excited on entering Paperchase? Here we have some cute panda stickers and some mini sticky notes! I'm sure I'll find a good use for these.

Apologies for the crappy photo, but here's another decorative/stationary item, a set of decorative stationary stickers. I used these to decorate one of my glass mason jars that I use to keep my cotton pads in. I did struggle a little trying to stick it down as it's all in one roll and I had to cut it, and once stuck down some parts did unstick but that could have just been the glass surface I stuck it on.

One of my favourite items in this month's box was this little sheep mini desk calendar. IT'S SO CUTE! The sheep is making a different face on every month. I was also pleasantly surprised to find that it actually started this month so I don't have to wait until January to put it up. Am I the only one who gets a calendar for Christmas and is disappointed over the fact that they can't hang it up straight away?

Another one of my favourite items were these cute My Melody socks. My Melody is a character from the brand Sanrio who are the brains behind Hello Kitty. Anyone who knows me knows that I am OBSESSED with socks so I was more than pleased about these! I'm not entirely sure how I feel about the material though. I'm no good with explaining things but it feels a little more rough than usual sock material, but I'm hoping they may feel softer after they've been through the wash.

There's always bound to be at least one item in these kind of subscription boxes that you're not overly fond of and for me it was these two. An 'OMG' keyring which I probably would have found cool back when I was ten and a zip bracelet which I think is pretty cool but I would probably never wear.

As I said, I was pretty pleased with the November box overall! I really hope that there's some Christmas related items in next months box. I'm already too excited about it!

Until next time,
Elijah xo

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October '14 Favourites

This post is a little overdue but it's here none the less. Part of me is a little upset that October is over but the other part of me is jumping up and down with extreme excitement! The end of October only means one thing. CHRISTMAS IS NEXT MONTH! Yes, yes, yes, I know it's still over a month away but Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year and if it were socially acceptable I would embrace the holiday all year round. Unfortunately, many people would be more than happy to throw a stocking full of coal at me if I did that..

But I am not here to talk about Christmas. The end of the month brings a new batch of favourites and  have a few wonders to share with you!

American Horror Story: Freakshow
Now, I'm not someone who usually gets overly excited about TV shows, but ever since the forth series of AHS was confirmed I have been buzzing! AHS is probably my all-time favourite TV show. Yes, it beats Doctor Who. Just. Five episodes into the series and I am obsessed with it! I would say it's my second favourite series so far after Asylum. I can't wait to see how fucked up this series gets! Tell me I'm not the only one that thinks the more fucked up, the better..

Zoella Beauty Creamy Madly Dreamy Body Lotion
I've been a huge Zoella fan for around two years now, and I can't quite believe the success she's had since. I subscribed to her before she hit 1 million subscribers and now she'll soon be on the verge of hitting 7 million. It's insane! So, you can imagine my excitement when she launched her very own beauty range.  I knew that I had to buy at least one of the items. This body lotion is a dream! I wasn't overly fussed about the scent to begin with as I usually prefer spicier scents like cinnamon and this scent is a lot more fresh, but I've grown to really like it. I'm also in total awe over the packaging.

Etude House Green Tea Cleansing Foam
You may remember a post I made last month about the Etude House products I recently purchased. That post included this very cleansing foam. I love how it lathers up really easily and how it makes your face feel so much more refreshed and clean afterwards! This is the first time I've ever used a cleansing foam as I'm usually really bad with skin care, but I can safely say that this did not disappoint!

Music Favourites
The month of October saw two music favourites. The first is a song that goes by the name of FROOT by Marina & the Diamonds. Marina is my number one favourite artist and I have been waiting on the edge of my seat since the end of the Electra Heart era for new music. I have had this song on repeat and am still not fed up with hearing it! I literally cannot express how excited I am for her upcoming third album. With Electra Heart being one of my favourite albums of all time it will be incredibly difficult for this new album to be AS good but if FROOT is anything to go by, it could be a very close call.

My second music favourite of the month is by none other than Miss Taylor Swift. Her fifth album, 1989, was released towards the end of the month and I am officially obsessed. It's completely different to her previous four albums but is just as good and just as, if not more, catchy. It's not my favourite album of hers (that spot is a tie between Speak Now and Red) but it definitely did not disappoint me in the slightest. My favourite songs would probably have to be Wonderland (which is on the deluxe edition), All You Had To Do Was Stay, Blank Space and How You Get The Girl. And I also feel like I should mention that after almost a six year wait, I will FINALLY be seeing her live in June! It's been a long time coming but I don't doubt that it'll be worth the wait.

I can't quite believe that the next time I write a favourites post we will be in December and the countdown to Christmas will have officially begun. HELLO ADVENT CALENDAR!
Let me know what you've been loving during the month of October or if you've loved any of the same things I have.

Until next time,
Elijah xo

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The Autumn Tag 2014

I had originally planned on posting my October favourites today but due to being pretty damn busy over the past few days I haven't been able to take the pictures needed. Still living up to the title of 'worst blogger ever.' So, instead of leaving it another week without a post, I thought I'd search the internet for a tag. I found this post here with a bunch of questions all about my favourite season so I thought I'd give it a go!

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1) What's your favourite seasonal drink from Starbucks/Costa/Cafe Nero?

I will hold my hands up and admit that I am one of those stereotypical 'white girls' and am absolutely obsessed with Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks. You cannot deny the deliciousness of them though! Come on! There is nothing better than getting to the end of the coffee and being met with that real pumpkiny, sugary sweetness of the syrup that's gathered at the bottom. I also really like the hot spiced apple drink from Costa!

2) Accessories - what do you opt for? Scarf, boots, gloves? 

I usually don't start wearing hats, scarves and gloves until winter, but I do love a good pair of boots. I usually buy a new pair every year, but have still to do so this year. I should really get round to it before the snow arrives. I also love wearing thicker, cosy tights! Especially if they're in Autumnal colours like burgundy.

3) What's your favourite music to listen to during Autumn?

I don't really have a specific artist that I listen to more during the Autumn months. Usually I'll just be listening to whatever I'm loving at that moment in time (right now I am OBSESSED with Taylor Swift's new album and Twin Atlantic!)  However, there are two albums that remind me of these colder months. The first being 'Red' by Taylor Swift. This album came out in the Autumn of 2012 and being the huge lover of Taylor I am, I listened to the album non-stop for weeks. Ed Sheeran's debut album, '+' also reminds me of Autumn. I can't remember during what season I first listened to it, but for me the album just has an Autumnal vibe. I also don't think it helps that one of the songs on the deluxe version is called 'Autumn Leaves.'

4) What's your favourite scent for this time of year?

CINNAMON, CINNAMON & CINNAMON! If you know me then you know that I am OBSESSED with anything cinnamon flavoured or scented. I also really like the smell of warm fruit pies or crumbles, especially apple! Both smells & tastes of heaven.

5) What scents will you be burning this season?

I am a sucker for Yankee candles. They are my favourite! I'm not a huge fan of the fruity/floral scents, but I am a lover of the spicier scents. Of course I love the sweet cinnamon candle, but I also really like salted caramel. I also may or may not have already burned by Christmas Cookie candle this season... Even if you're not one to get into the Christmas spirit this early (although for me it's NEVER too early to get into the Christmas spirit) you need to give this a sniff. BEST.CANDLE.EVER!!

6) What do you love most about Autumn?

Oh, I could go on and on about everything I love about this season. It marks the beginning of my favourite time of year (October-December), and it is socially acceptable to drink hot coffee more than twice a day. I love being able to wear jumpers and cardigans and cosy tights again and the trees are so pretty with their leaves and just ugh, I LOVE IT SO MUCH. And dare I mention the PSL's again?!

7) Favourite make-up look?

Nothing beats a good dark lip in the colder months.

8) What are you looking forward to most in Autumn?

It's already half way through Autumn and I can't quite believe it! Before the season started I was most looking forward to PSL's (please don't shoot me), digging out my cardigans and jumpers and the start of the forth series of American Horror Story which I have been loving so far!

Feel free to answer these questions yourself and tell me what your favourite thing about Autumn is!

And also, let me know if you're in the Christmas spirit yet? I swear I'm that one person that everyone wants to shoot because they get into the spirit waaay too early.

Until next time,

Elijah xo

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