● Laura Thornberry ● Lifestyle Blogger ● London Based ●

AD - GIFTED | Now that it's coming up to Winter and the colder months of the year, my pyjamas and loungewear collection seems to build up and takes up my entire wardrobe. I just can't resist the cosiness and warmness of new pyjamas/loungewear and I'm always finding myself buying new sets as they are all I seem to live in (when I'm not at work at least). I was kindly sent a matching loungewear set* from Hunkemöller, a new brand that I have recently discovered and I am in totally in love!

Hunkemöller; a clothing manufacturer from the Netherlands founded in 1886. With over 800 stores worldwide, as well as an online store, Hunkemöller offers a huge selection of lingerie, shapewear, nightwear, swimwear, sports clothing, hosiery and ladies accessories.

I opted for the Fleece Long Sleeved Sweater* and Lace-Up Pyjama Pants* for my loungewear set. I got them both in a size large as I wanted them to be slightly oversized and baggy for the perfect fit. Colour wise, isn't grey and pink just the most perfect and cutest colour combination you can have? I think so!

I was extremely pleased with the loungewear set I received. The Fleece Long Sleeved Sweater* is one of the comfiest and warmest tops I have ever worn. The colour combination of the light grey and baby pink is so cute and girly, I absolutely love it. The mix of textures on the sweater is really fun and cool, the main part is just normal sweater material, combined with the super soft faux fur panel details on the chest and arms adds extra warmth. Simply ideal for relaxing on cold, winter evenings.

The grey Lace-Up Pyjama Pants* are so super soft, warm and cosy, I haven't taken them off! They are fleece lined inside and feature an elasticated waist, deep pockets, with a nice lace-up detail on the front. As well as having cuffs on the bottom of the legs; these 100% my favourite kind of joggers!

Have you heard of Hunkemöller before? Where do you usually get your nightwear/loungewear sets from?

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Here's a quick look at my monthly favourites!

A new addition to my perfume collection over the last couple of months has been the Thierry Mugler Alien. It's been the only perfume I have been wearing. It has such a fresh, and deep scent, it's quite mysterious as I can't fully pinpoint what combination of smells it has combined within the fragrance. To me, it has bursting floral and woody aromas, that really work together to make a great feminine fragrance.

Carmex Lip Balm has been my lifesaver over the last month. Now that we are heading into the colder months of the year, this product is something I can't be without! I have 2 or 3 in my bag at all times. It's been one of the only lip balm products to fully moisturise and relieves my lips from the cold weather.

The Lee Stafford Nourishing Argan Oil Hair Dryer has been a recent purchase of mine, and I can't believe I didn't buy it sooner. My hair has definitely had a huge appearance and texture boost since using this and I know it will be perfect to keep my hair in good condition for the colder months ahead. Infused with Moroccan Argan oil helps to add a radiant shine, improved condition and protects against the use of heat. The hair dryer also comes with 2 speed and 3 temperature settings. I've also noticed that it takes very little time nowadays to dry my hair, which is great as I don't know anyone who actually likes do dry their hair! A definite must have!

Something new that I've tried this month has been the Lee Stafford Coco Loco Heat Protection Spray. As a huge haircare lover, I never usually use the same heat protection spray as I like to try out as many as I can, but this one from Lee Stafford has been amazing to use. Enriched with Coconut Oil, one of the best natural ingredients to help nourish and condition the hair, this lightweight spray has made detangling my hair the easiest thing in the world. With towel-dried hair, I like to spritz this spray all over my hair and gently brush through. This leaves my hair looking shiny and feeling super soft, as well as leaving a hint of coconut scent!

I recently post about my Netflix recommendations, and I featured the series Making A Murderer. Since this post went live, Making A Murdered has now launched part 2 of the documentary and I'm obsessed. This series is very gripping and I've been non-stop watching. It's definitely something you need to watch if you haven't already!

Lately, I've been obsessed with buying Primark Pyjamas, especially the £10 Disney sets. I've picked up a couple of Lilo & Stitch pyjamas, but my favourites have definitely been The Lion King. The pyjamas are so soft and super comfortable, you forget you even have anything on! I also love the fact the pyjama bottoms are usually cuffed, as these are my preferred style of trouser. Very affordable and very cute!

What are you favourites this month?

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AD - GIFTED | When it comes to sweet treats, Macarons are one of the most delicious and luxurious treats out there. There's so much creativity, time and skill that are involved in making them, it's incredible and these marvellous macarons from The English Rose Bakery are no exception!

"The bakery was founded in June 2010 but the idea came a year or so before that when Emma Brown fell in love with the French ‘Macaron’ one weekend on a visit to Laduree in Zurich. After living and working in Switzerland for 4 years Emma gave up her steady day job with the dream to open a macaron shop back in Manchester."

"The French ‘Macaron’ or English ‘Macaroon’ comes from the Italian word ‘Maccarone’ which is derived from ‘ammaccare’ meaning to crush or beat, in this case used in reference to the almonds which are the principal ingredient in our delicious English Rose Bakery macarons."

I was kindly gifted a box of fourteen delicious macarons* which included the following amazing flavours; Vanilla, Pistachio, Raspberry, Strawberries & Cream, Peanut Butter, Salted Caramel, Rose, Chocolate, Matcha Tea, Praline, Banana, Hazelnut & Nutella and Chestnut. As you can see below, the flavours you get are marked out, so you know exactly what each macaron is which is such a helpful little extra.

- Vanilla - This had such a super sweet vanilla taste that was simply perfect.

- Pistachio - For me, pistachios have such a distinctive flavour, such a rich, nutty taste, that you either love it or hate it.

- Raspberry - This was so super fresh and fruity. You got both the sweet and sour taste of the raspberry that really brought the flavours together to make one delicious macaron.

- Strawberries & Cream - Strawberries & Cream macaron was absolutely delicious. There was such a fresh and fruity strawberry flavour, topped off with a rich creamy taste. Would definitely get more of these!

- Peanut Butter - Until recently, I hated Peanut Butter. But this macaron wasn't too strong and overpowering with flavour which was perfect for me.

- Salted Caramel - Salted Caramel anything is one of my favourite flavours. Coffees, chocolates, you name it, I love it! So this macaron was always going to be a winner with me. Rich caramel with a hint of sea salt is just a perfect combination

- Rose - This flavour of macaron was quite heavily perfumed and overpowering for my liking. It definitely tasted how you would expect roses to taste like, but it wouldn't be something I would choose for myself again.

- Chocolate - If you're a chocolate lover, the chocolate macaron would definitely be a winner with you. It had such a rich and luxurious chocolate taste, with a thick ganache inside. Simply delicious!

- Matcha Tea - Matcha Tea was a very unusual taste and flavour for a macaron I thought. It had a slightly bitter flavour but a very fragrant smell to it.

- Praline - To me, this macaron wasn't anything too special. It has a creamy, nutty flavour, but I found it a little too sugary and sickly.

- Banana - The banana macaron was definitely one of my favourites. The banana flavouring was so strong, it tasted incredible! It really reminded me of those foamy banana sweets or the Nesquik powder milkshakes.

- Hazelnut & Nutella - This macaron was 10/10 delicious. Who doesn't love Nutella?!?!

- Chestnut - Again, another weird flavour for a sweet treat. Similarly to the rose macaron, chestnut wasn't one of my favourites simply as I didn't find the taste to be quite right.

- Espresso Mocha - A macaron with a hint of coffee is definitely a winner with me. This has such a nice coffee flavour, with a hint of chocolate. Yum!

As you can see from my mini reviews of each flavour, I was definitely impressed with the majority of the macarons I was kindly sent. My favourite flavours were definitely the Banana and Hazelnut & Nutella. I could eat them all day long!

The English Rose Bakery macarons come beautifully packaged in such a sleek box, with a simple company logo. The addition of the gold ribbon is a great little touch, especially if you are purchasing them for a gift for someone special or a friend, it just adds that luxurious, high end feel.

Have you heard of The English Rose Bakery before? What are your favourite flavours of macarons?

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When it comes to skincare, I'm pretty much 99.9% sure all my products come from the drugstore. I've tried and tested so many products, which has allowed me to see what works and what doesn't for my skin type. This has also let me see if I want to repurchase the product, or try and find something similar that would be more suitable for my skincare needs.

One product that I have been repurchasing time and time again has been the Superdrug Naturally Radiant Brightening Hot Cloth Cleanser. A cleanser infused with plant extracts, formulated to help give your skin a natural glow, as well as gently cleansing and exfoliating. It's very similar to the ever so popular Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish. I've used this before, and yes it's very good, but when you can get a similar product from the drugstore, at an affordable price, I know what I'm going for!

Infused with plant extracts with some great skin benefits;

- Kiwi Fruit Extract; a source of Vitamin C, which has great ability to help brighten and even out skin tone, as well as being an antioxidant protection against free radicals.

- Mulberry Fruit Extract; has strong brightening properties which can help to reduce discolouration and even out skin tone.

- Cocoa Butter; a rich emollient that is great for skin softening and conditioning.

This cleanser has such a thick and creamy texture, which feels so soothing and luxurious upon the skin. The beautiful moisturising Cocoa Butter creates a rich and creamy formulation for the product that simply melts into the skin and cleanses away make-up and impurities. It leaves your skin looking more radiant and plump, as well as feeling silky and smooth.

The scent of the Hot Cloth Cleanser is very spa-like. It smells so fresh and clean, that I look forward to using every single night. A little bit goes a long way! You only need a 10p amount of product for your whole face. It's a dream to use.

To apply, I squeeze a small amount of product into my hands, add a small drop of water and gently massage the creamy cleanser into my face. The cleanser is so gentle, it's perfect to use of the eye area to remove any mascara, and especially good for those with sensitive skin, like myself. After a couple minutes of massaging the cleanser into my skin, I would then rinse the muslin cloth or just a face cloth in hand-hot water and wring out before wiping off the cleanser, taking care around the eye area as the skin there is very delicate. Finishing off with splash of cold water to refresh the skin.

RRP £5.99

Have you tried the Superdrug Naturally Radiant Brightening Hot Cloth Cleanser? What are your favourite cleansers?

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