● Laura Thornberry ● Lifestyle Blogger ● London Based ●: Search results for valentines

With Valentine's Day approaching, I thought it's the perfect excuse to treat myself to something new and sexy. New lingerie makes you feel super confident and boosts your self-love. So let's set hearts racing with a couple of stunning pieces from my latest SHEIN order. If you've never shopped on or heard of SHEIN before, I'll give you a little backstory.

The brand was founded in October 2008, and since then it has upheld the philosophy that "everyone can enjoy the beauty of fashion". SHEIN prides itself on offering on-trend styles that won’t break the bank. So if you're looking to try out a new trend or are unsure if something will suit you, SHEIN is a great place to look as it's such an affordable website.

The first piece that I picked up from the website is this fun and flirty Floral Lace Lingerie Set. It's beautiful dusky dark pink/red colour with the floral patterns in white gives this set a really cute and girly touch. It's simply adorable. Featuring a wireless bralette style top and high waisted bottoms, this set is super flattering and perfect for all body shapes and sizes, it's a winner for me.

If red is more your colour, this ultra sexy Criss Cross Floral Lace Teddy Bodysuit is your perfect lingerie piece that will definitely turn up the heat. This has to be the most bold and daring piece from my whole haul. The bodysuit is made from a gorgeous red lace material, with a criss cross strappy feature across the chest area. It takes sexy to a whole new level.

If you're a little bit more reserved when it comes to lingerie choices, but you still want to wear something that will boost your confidence and still look amazing, I also picked up a Scalloped Trim Floral Lace Bralette. This is hands down one of the comfiest bralettes I have ever worn. The material is super soft, the straps are wide and comfortable, it feels like silk on the body. The gorgeous, deep plum/purple colour is absolutely stunning, and you'll be able to pair any colour bottoms with them, for a cute mix and match look. This bralette is a style steal, and something I would 100% recommend to all.

The final piece that I picked up was the Contrast Lace Lingerie Set. This set was definitely one of my favourites. I love the deep burgundy velvet fabric contrasting with the black floral lace. It's simply stunning. Again, it features a wireless bralette with high waisted bottoms that really enhance your curves.

Overall, I was very happy with the pieces that I purchased from SHEIN. I picked a variety of pieces from the website so I could get a feel for the quality, the designs and the sizing of the items. This time round, SHEIN absolutely smashed it - or maybe I smashed it as I took my time studying the size guide to make sure I picked the correct size. I was pleasantly surprised and was very happy with all the items that I picked up for this Valentines haul. The prices for each piece were so affordable, that this allowed me to try out a few styles that I wouldn't usually go for.

Have you ordered from SHEIN before? What was your favourite piece from my Valentines haul?

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AD - GIFTED | Who says Valentines is just for couples? You know that day that if you’re totally single reminds you that you’re totally single. Fear not, make this Valentine's Day all about you. A day to celebrate your achievements, to pamper yourself and most importantly to love yourself! Rosina's Lotions & Potions have kindly gifted me a selection of their amazing products wrapped up in a beautiful gift box, including the Kale and Pomegranate Face Mask*, the Rose-Scented Signature Rosina's Candle*, the Rose Perfecting Oil* and a Rose Bath Bomb*, to help me create the perfect pamper evening this Valentines.

"Rosina's Lotions & Potions came to life in 2008 as an alternative to chemically laden modern skincare. With an initial dozen products and the brand has quickly grown to be an industry leading skincare and bath accessories company featuring vintage-inspired product design and history. The company was founded by Sophie Cooper who spent most of her youth either helping at one of her mother’s skincare clinics or stirring up pots of beautiful potions in her grandmother’s kitchen. Using Rosina’s unique recipes and her mother’s technical know-how Sophie created what would become one of the UK's leading natural luxury skincare brands."

Kale & Pomegranate Face Mask*

The Kale & Pomegranate Mask is an amazing multi-tasking treatment, that you can use as a cleanser, mask and exfoliator all in one. After using this mask on fresh cleansed skin, even after the first use, my skin appeared much smoother, healthier and more radiant. The pomegranate helps to gently exfoliate the skin to reveal a smoother, brighter complexion while the organic kale will make skin feel more supple and plump.

Signature Candle*

Can we just take a moment to admire the beauty and simplicity of this gorgeous hand-printed glass candle. Whilst burning, the candle fills your entire room with a beautifully perfumed rose essential oil, that helps to build and create that perfectly peaceful atmosphere when you want to relax and de-stress. A candle 100% worthy of featuring in a pamper night as it really helps to set the calming mood.

Rose Perfecting Oil*

Rosina's Rose Perfecting Oil is a delicate, but deeply moisturising, facial oil. Enriched with the healing properties of Helianthus, Argan Oil and precious Rosa Damascena. It is a facial oil rich in nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins. I like to use this Rose Oil as part of my evening skin routine, so it can absorb into my skin overnight, and I wake up with a plump and hydrated complexion. A much needed skin pick-me-up for dull and dry winter skin!

Rose Petal Bath Bomb*

This gorgeous rosy pink handmade luxury bath bomb is packed with moisturising agents, anti-ageing properties and a delicate fragrances for a truly replenishing soak that leaves the skin super soft, moisturised and subtly-scented. As soon as you pop it into the bath, it bubbles and fizzes like crazy, filling the bathroom with a fresh and warming rose aroma. It's so calming yet invigorating, it's the perfect bath bomb scent to use before bed!

What are your plans for Valentines Day? What are your pamper night essentials?

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AD – GIFTED| Hosting a Valentine's Day dinner date at home for your partner? Or having the girls round for a single girls Galantines get together? Need home Valentines decor ideas but don't know where to start? Don't worry, this post has you covered!

Valentine's Day doesn't need to be super expensive or super fancy. You should use this day to spend time with your loved ones, and enjoy each other's company. However, if you do want to throw a cute surprise, you don't need to be spending lots of money. If you're hosting something special at home this Valentine's Day, and are looking to decorate in a romantic, cute way, and hopefully set the mood for the event, without breaking the bank, you're in the right place. As long as you plan well and have a creative mind, you'll be good to go! Here are 7 easy, affordable home decoration ideas for Valentine's Day.

Flowers

If you're looking to include some real floral displays in your home, why not opt for the typical, romantic red roses. Roses are usually a tradition when it comes to Valentine's Day and are typically used as a classic symbol of love. If roses aren't your thing, why not create your own floral arrangements with some of your favourite flowers, in a range of your favourite colours. Not only will your room smell incredible, but you'll have a bright atmosphere, bursting with colour. Another thing to note, if real flowers aren't for you, or you can't find anything that you like, why not opt for some faux flowers for a more affordable, long-lasting option.

Balloons

Balloons can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, designs, and colours, making them a perfect affordable decoration idea for Valentine's Day. Balloon decorations have become a traditional part of any special celebration or occasion, and Valentine's Day is not an exception. They can help to brighten up your surroundings, they create a fun, light-hearted atmosphere and create a lasting impression. For Valentine's Day, there are a number of options you could go for – love heart shaped balloons, red or pink coloured balloons, confetti filled balloons or even balloons that spell out words. You could even check out the Dallas Balloon Company, who specialise in balloon arches, walls and bouquets, complementing your event’s colour theme/palette and to help create a perfect photo opportunity. There are so many options, you'll be spoilt for choice!

Lights

Lighting is the perfect way to set the mood of your event. With Valentine's Day in mind, you'll want to arrange something super fun, cute, and romantic – I'm thinking soft lighting or colourful, twinkling fairy lights to help put together a warming, welcoming ambience.

If you're looking for a unique decor idea, you might want to get your hands on some letter lights. I was kindly gifted a selection of personalised Lumiletters - letter-shaped wire frames, wrapped with soft white LED’s. You can pick these up in the shape of your initials and your loved ones as a cute way to decorate. These lights are freestanding, portable, and battery powered, making them an ideal accessory for featuring in your living room or bedroom. I picked the "L" light up, obviously for myself, and the "S" light for my niece as a special little gift.

Candles

From the bright, twinkling light to the feeling of warmth they give off, candles are a great way to make your living space feel more romantic and welcoming. Not only can you have them dotted around your room for the ultimate cosy night in, but they can also make the perfect centrepiece for your dinner table – just imagine yourself enjoying that candle-lit dinner for two!

Cute DIY Banners

For those of you who like to get artistic and creative, making your own cute banners could be the perfect affordable DIY project for you, this Valentine's Day. For this little creation, you'll probably have most of the materials and supplies at home. You can use products such as scrap papers and coloured cards, string, pompoms, glitter, faux flowers, and ribbons, to help you create your DIY home decor.

Photographs

If you're looking for the ultimate way to be romantic, why not print out a selection of your favourite photos of you and your partner, and use your Valentine's Day date to reminisce about your memories together? The quote, “a picture is worth a thousand words”, is very relevant here, as your past photographs can help you remember some amazing memories, and can take you back to certain special times in your life. Whether you have a photograph of the first day you met, your first holiday or even your wedding day, spending the evening reliving these memories will definitely be something special.

Rose Petals

Finally, is there anything more romantic and Valentine's Day themed than scattered rose petals? Rose petals are typically symbolic of love, passion and romance, and could be a great addition to your Valentine's home decor ideas. You can scatter them over the floor or your bed, spell out messages with them, use them as dinner table decor, or even add them to your hot bubble bath for that added bit of luxury.

What are your plans for Valentine's Day?

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AD - GIFTED | When it comes to Valentine's Day, finding the perfect git can be really hard, but if your partner has a super sweet tooth, Lir Chocolates could be the perfect place to look. Lir was created in Dublin in 1987 by Connie Doody and Mary White and began on Connie’s kitchen table with a food mixer and a bowl. Those early days instilled a spirit of creativity and attention to detail that are still integral to Lir Chocolates today.

To mark Lir's 30th birthday celebrations, they have created the beautiful Discovery Collection* which I was kindly gifted. Wrapped in rose gold, delicate pink hues, the packaging alone is simply stunning. The Discovery Collection showcases eight exotic and creative flavours that will excite your taste buds. This new range brings together Lir’s delicious chocolate exteriors with mouth-watering exotic centres, such as Persian lime oil, Spanish pistachio and vanilla from Tahiti in the South Pacific.

"We are constantly exploring, constantly experimenting, and constantly pushing back the boundaries of what is possible at the hands of the modern chocolatier."

With 16 decadent chocolates in eight luxurious flavours, this is definitely the perfect selection box to gift this Valentine’s Day.

Persian Lime Truffle - A surprising black and white combination of rich dark chocolate and white chocolate truffle infused with Persian lime oil.

Dark Chocolate Torte - Vanilla from the South Pacific is set within a crisp dark chocolate shell in this rich intense dark chocolate torte.

Chewy Pecan Caramel - Just wait for the generous covering of creamy milk chocolate to dissolve to reveal a chewy caramel centre with crunchy salted pecan nuts.

Hazelnut Gianduja - A creamy white chocolate exterior slowly and teasingly dissolves to reveal the beautifully smooth taste of a hazelnut praline.

Cinnamon & Raisin Cream - Exquisite Belgian white chocolate ganache, infused with aromatic and warm cinnamon, juicy raisins and velvety Irish cream liqueur.

Coffee Crunch - Delve beneath our blonde chocolate to find a deeply creamy white filling with coffee and caramelised cocoa nibs.

Irish Sea Salted Caramel - Two worlds collide delightfully when Irish Atlantic sea-salted caramel combines with Tahitian vanilla in crisp dark chocolate.

Raspberry & Pistachio Duo - An intense explosion of taste from a fusion of fruity raspberry compote with Spanish pistachio paste hidden in creamy milk chocolate.

These chocolates are seriously unreal. A collection of handcrafted gems created to surprise and delight, and they definitely did that. They are like nothing I have ever tasted before. All the flavours were spot on, so fresh and such high quality - I couldn't even pick a favourite as they were all SO good!

Have you heard of Lir Chocolates before? What flavour from their Discovery Collection would be your favourite?

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