New York, New York ... excitement Central

A very close friend and I have decided we are going to New York in September.  I am beside myself with excitement.  I'm so excited to be going Stateside for the first time in my life.  I'm thrilled to be seeing a performer we both adore.  I'm looking forward to seeing everything New York has to offer.

BUT, top of my list is, the VEGAN MAKEUP 🤣🤣🤣 I can't wait to be able to access all the brands that I can't get my hands on over here, without having to pay ridiculous shipping charges.

Can anybody give me a heads up, please?  I know of a few brands, but am always on the look out for cosmetics that are cruelty-free, vegan and, if possible, clean 😄

**updated May 2nd** we are actually going in December now..more time to lose weight, plan and save for the trip ♥ ♥ ♥

Petit Vour April Box

Another knockout Petit Vour Beauty Box, this time for April.  4 products arrived to my house Friday morning but I was away for the weekend so just saw them last night ... very happy with this box again 😊

I'm starting with my favourite from the box ... Nubian Heritage Body Lotion in Patchouli & Buriti (collection found here) .  Seriously!! I received a soap in this scent a few months back & it is gorgeous.  I keep it for 'special use' as I don't want to run out.  I know I can purchase more but it's just so special and 'summery' 😊  I really love it.  It is a really refreshing scent that reminds me of summer.  Well, we don't get much summer here in Ireland, so let me rephrase.  It makes me think of tropical places where they do get summer 😊 This was valued at $3

There's a little 7g (0.25oz) tube of Suntegrity 5-in-1 Natural Moisturizing Face Sunscreen.  Since I got badly burnt last summer, on one of the 2 hot days we got in Galway, I developed a horrible itch on my chest bone.  I've been on antihistamines since last July & I am on the lookout for Vegan Sun Products.  If anybody can recommend some, please let me know 😊 The only 'issue' with this is, it's tinted.  I'm not sure how dark it is yet as I've yet to try it, but I don't want a colour on me when I just want to prevent myself getting burnt.  There is a nice amount of product in this sample size & it's valued at $5

French Girl Organics Cuticle Oil 😊 Oh my goodness - it probably costs way more to produce these but how beautiful is this little tiny bottle???  I just love that it's made from glass (I'm trying to avoid plastic where, at all, possible) & it's so teeny, even when your carry-on toiletries bag is jammed full at the airport, this little cutie would slide right in there!!  It's a cuticle oil which, really, couldn't have come at a better time.  I've bitten my nails since I was a child & they are in a dire state at the minute, so I'm hoping this little baby will work miracles 😊 This has a value of $10

Last, but by no means least, is the MarieNatie Love Marie Lip Gloss.  I got the shade 'Tickled' which is a lovely corally/ pinky shade.  Just perfect for the coming season change 😊This has a value of $19.

Altogether, the value of this box was $37 and it cost $15 - that is very good value to be introduced to new products or brands that you know are vegan, cruelty-free and (mostly) extremely clean

Let me know if you subscribe to Petit Vour & if so, what do you think of it 😊 xx

Apologies

I've just realised that I haven't updated this blog in AGES - I had a wisdom tooth removed in February and it took about 3 weeks to heal.  Everything took a back seat until the pain had eased.

I've received a load of Vegan Beauty Boxes since my last post so I'll get onto that over the next few days :)

Hope you're all well & happy :) xx