Spotlight | Marks & Spencer Moisturizing Body Cream.

The weather has been cold and blustery for the past two days. It's a sign that Christmas is definitely right around the corner. This also means that I should take extra care of my skin, as it tends to disagree (read: dull, dry, flaky even) with the crisp chill in the air.

Good thing I have a vanity table stocked with lotions and body creams. Because you know, I really can not live without lotion. These days I'm using the Moisturising Body Cream from Marks & Spencer - one of the few things that my Mum brought home from London.

Marks & Spencer Moisturising Body Cream.

Product info at the bottom of the tub.

This body cream is part of M&S' Nature's Extracts collection - skincare products that are inspired by some of nature's finest extracts.

Comes in a 200mL tub.

The one that I have is the Fresh Aloe Vera variant, which is pale green in color and has a mild, subtly sweet fragrance. Its texture is soft and creamy, yet easily absorbed by the skin. 

Creamy, but feels light on the skin.

I like the cooling effect of this variant, and how it moisturizes my skin without the greasy after-feel. I bet this product will work well with my skin even during the scorching, summer months. 

Cruelty-free!

The Moisturising Body Cream sells for £4 (around $6 or Php280) in the UK and is available at all M&S stores. I checked their Philippine website and surprise, surprise! They have it here, too!

Have you tried this product before? What are your favorites from Marks & Spencer?

Wordless Wednesday #42 | Back to School!

On Yue:
Mickey Mouse tee from Marks & Spencer,
Indigo Collection shorts from Marks & Spencer,
Hi-cut sneakers from Lee Cooper,
Ben 10 bag from Cartoon Network collection

Hair styled with Bench Fix Strong Hold Hair Gel.

Back to my Alma Mater! :)

Foodie Goodie | More Marks and Spencer!

The package from London arrived safely at our doorstep today. Mum went on a shopping spree around six to eight weeks ago, bought enough stuff to fill a large cargo box, and had 'em shipped here.

Mum had been a tad worried that the box might not arrive in time for Yue's first day of school. Apparently, the box contained some tons of stuff for the little schoolboy - shoes, bags, clothes... and yet even more clothes. Good thing the box came just in time. Ahead of time actually, since Yue's first day of school isn't until June 13th.

As always, our cargo box contained munchies from Marks & Spencer. The entire family loves M&S, more for their food than their clothes, haha! Mum loves their Shortbread Cookies, Yue loves their White Chocolate Chip Cookies, while I love their Chocolate and Caramel Mini Bites.

Clockwise from L-R: Triple Chocolate Crunch, Scottish Shortbread Cookies,
Gingerbread Cookies, Toy Story Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Jar of Nutella as per special request of the little man. :)

Cutie patootie buttons. :)

Looks like I'll need to burn more calories once we start digging in this M&S loot. Good luck to me! Har!

Shared with Food Friday, Food Trip Friday, Color Connection, Yummy Sunday.

Pink and Peach Valentines Treat | Hopping for Your Honey Giveaway Hop!

It's been two months since I went back to blogging, and those two months have been very wonderful. Not only have I gained new friends and followers, I've also been featured in several blogs, memes, and communities. I've won some awesome prizes in the giveaways that I've joined, too.








In light of Valentines Day, I want to share the blessings by doing my very own giveaway. I'm quite excited to do this, but nervous at the same time, too! (I spent about two hours just tinkering with the Rafflecopter widget, lol!) Prizes at stake is a Pink and Peach Valentines Treat which includes some of my favorite beauty products.

2 Human Nature Tinted Lip Balms.

1 Human Nature Mineral Lip Gloss.

1 Human Nature Mineral Blush.

1 Marks & Spencer Essential Extracts Hand & Body Lotion  in White Peach & Almond.

1 Bath & Body Works PocketBac in PB & J.

1 Avon ExtraLasting Liquid Eyeliner in Black.

1 Avon SuperCurlacious Waterproof Mascara in Black.

Giveaway runs from February 1 until February 14, and is open to Philippine residents only. Apologies to my international friends and followers, as I can't afford to do an international contest just yet. I promise to host a giveaway for you next time.

But don't fret since my giveaway is actually part of the Hopping for your Honey Giveaway Hop hosted by Couponing and Reviewing in Texas, If Only Life Could Be That Simple, Going Crazy Wanna Go, and Whirlwind of Surprises. You can check out their blogs for a chance to win the grand prize of this giveaway hop. :)

I'd like to thank Ms. Elaine of Human Nature Laguna for sponsoring some of the prizes. My utmost gratitude goes out to you and the entire Human Nature family. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the support! 

And now, let the fun begin! Best of luck, and much love!
Cast your entries in the Rafflecopter below. :)

Munching on Marks and Spencer.

I can't say I'm a Marks & Spencer fan, but you'd be surprised at how much M&S stuff I have in my closet. Blame my Mum for that - she loves the brand so much. The store she frequents (not sure if it's the Leyton or the Hackney outlet in East London) even gave her an M&S credit card without having to go through the application process.

But if there's one thing I really love about M&S, it's their food! The desserts, to be exact. It's always a treat when Mum brings home Marks & Spencer munchies. I know the M&S stores in the Metro also sell food stuff, but their offering is very limited. Not like the ones they have in London.

Chocolate goodness!

These chocolates are absolutely good. Yue loves them a lot. Not exactly because of their taste.

Edible play money.

But because they are toys for him.

Speaking of toys, this one is my most favorite among our loot of M&S treats.

My cookie jar reeks of cuteness!

It's a cookie tin slash music box. It's not a box, of course. But I guess you understand what I mean. Wind it up at the bottom and that middle part (the one with the trees) rotates while playing Winter Wonderland. 

White chocolate chips.

Inside are two bags of cookies - white chocolate chip cookies. So good I can finish a bag in one sitting. Oh, the calories! The irony of M&S stores - they sell clothing and food together. Bad, bad combination. :)