Haul | Book of Elsa

 Finally used the gift card from my birthday! Went a tad LUSH crazy. On the other hand this dress from Oasis is sublime and a steal at £15!

XO,

Tinsel Skater Dress | Oasis £15 

Tinsel Skater Dress (back) | Oasis £15

American Cream Hair Conditioner | Lush £9.95

Welcome to September | Book of Elsa

Ushering us all into the new season I bought a few things to hold on to the summer for as long as possible. 

3/4 lengths Pilates leggings from Elle Sport - £16.99 

The Aromatherapy Co. Soy scented candle in Wild Rose & Vetiver - £7.99

The Aromatherapy Co. Diffuser in Sweet Lime & Mandarin - £4.99

Book Review | The Ten (Food) Commandments - Jay Rayner

First things first: this is not a recipe book. It contains recipes sure and good ones at that, but they are not the raison d'être of this book. They are, like snacks to nibble on whilst you ingest the true message of the written word. That word is worship. At the altar of PIG and other foodstuff... 

If like me you love food, then this is definitely a read for you. Funny, smart and current Rayner does something with words I had only previously experienced with Nigella Lawson: he makes me want to eat. To eat very well indeed.

Thank you

Book of Elsa

PS: it's available here

Holiday Essentials | Book of Elsa

First and foremost, a book. If like me you believe in entertaining yourself then a great read (or two) is the way to go; Magazines are acceptable too... If you must.

   

Sun cream and insect repellent are vital = your older self will be full of thanks and the mosquitoes won't take you for an all you can eat buffet. On the same note don't forget to apply the latter at night especially if you're going somewhere tropical.

  

Tablet/Phone: Be sure to download a few games that don't require internet to play.

OBVIOUSLY.

DUH....

Plane Essentials - Book of Elsa

Plane Essentials

Travelling is one of my fave thing to do however, it can get quite stressful so here I suggest what things I take on planes, hopefully it will help you guys.

Also, if you're not travelling alone it might be more economical to share hold luggage between you because honestly being free of bags on a journey is worth the money! 

THE LIST includes but is not limited to:

Magazines

Books

Playing Cards

Ipod/Phone

Headphones

Chargers/Adaptors

Passports

Snacks

Blanket

Sunglasses

Week In Pictures - 9th April '15

Her name is Smudge and she is the best Guinea Pig in the world.

First draft of a poem.

Nothing better than a chicken and two (types of) potato dinner.

Cinnamon toast recipe from The Pioneer Woman find it here.

Art in silver frames new pieces from my fave Charmaine Olivia - Find her here.

Happy Sunday - Book of Elsa

Happy Sunday,

Today is the second Sunday in March and it officially feels like spring is here. After the winter we've had I believe some sunshine is long overdue. Therefore below is a video from my very recent holiday to the Canary Island of Fuerteventura.

Hope you enjoy and have a great end to your weekend.

Elsa

xxo

Top Three Beauty Box Deals - Book of Elsa

Top Three Beauty Box Deals - Book of Elsa

It started with Youtube videos, I discovered vastly different mail order beauty products for under £15. Hosts of subscription beauty boxes have launched online in the UK after growing popularity in the United States. The idea is that you subscribe and then each month receive a box full (between 5-8) of new samples, travel and full size beauty products. 

While you can’t choose what’s in the box, you can decide which Beauty Box you sign-up for. Here are some of the best I could find due to the diversity of their products, price and customer reviews.

Is Love Ever Enough - Book of Elsa

Is Love Ever Enough

As humans we have been spoilt: with food, with shelter, with ease. That has made us entitled to want everything else. AAAAND WHY NOT???

The world owes us right? We need to have our lives perfected an art of Kung Fu. Our men need to love us to death and respect us and be macho manly but secure in their own skin too. Ah. 

They need to be everything all the time otherwise what's the point? We can have it all! Wrong.

Relationships do not work that way, I've come to realise... It's all a game of give and take. Pass the parcel with hearts, minds and feelings; everyone is a player. Like it or not we all have skin in the game. And it's never enough. We keep chasing THE NEXT BEST shoes, house, boyfriend and for what?!

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Making Of: Our First Batch "Oh Naturel" THE BODY BUTTER

Hello everyone! This is our 100th post here at Book Of Elsa and it's a special one...

Very exciting week here because my sister and I made the very first batch of our products ready to sale online (coming soon!). Of course I videoed it all :) hope you like.

Have a great Sunday,

Book Of Elsa 

xo

Christmas in Chester - Book of Elsa

Christmas in Chester

In order to change my attitudes towards this holiday, I've decided to embrace it all. From mulled wine to seasonal markets and twinkle lights... think I threw up a little in my mouth then; Nevertheless undeterred I'm Keeping Calm and Carrying On.

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Random July Favourites - Goof!!!

Hope you like :-) xxo

Primark Haul - Video

Welcome,

 Book of Elsa! 

Spent least amount of money I could :-)

Enjoy xxo