Hello darlings,

Oh the long await has ceased. The one treat each month that I look forward to has got to be My Little Box. This box of French Pariesienne gorgeousness lands on your doorstep at the mid-way point of the month. However, this month it was a bit later on in the month due to technical difficulties or perhaps design issue?

Nevertheless, there is nothing nicer than receiving something a little bit different. I have to say it is refreshing from the normal beauty boxes and gives you more options for new items.

So without further ado...I will show you what it contained.

Kanako designs and draws the beautiful covers of each box. The box has a unique theme every month - with June being themed around the 'French Riviera'.

Sunglasses by Sarah Lavoine

These sweet little beauties are the most flattering sepia toned sunglasses perfect for most facial shapes. This will be a staple for my handbag, pool tote or generally just for summer.

Woven Printed Planters

Perhaps not something you'd expect to receive in a monthly subscription box, but such a cool item to add to your home decor. Adding plants or any pot into these woven pot stands create a cool aqua-theme you won't regret having around. Too cute.

Sailor Scrub - Salty Fresh

Summer is synonymous with smooth skin and body scrubs to achieve smooth skin. This is made with sea salt and ajonc water. One whiff of this beauty and you'll be transported straight to the seaside. Great way to get beach ready for those summer hols.

Kerastase Ciment Thermique

Having tried quite a few products from the range, a small whoop may have escaped my lips when I saw this product. This is actually a heat activated treatment (milky white in texture) to smooth out split ends, increases shine, stops breakage and creates a lovely smoothness. Having used this already, I can guarantee that it really works, smells great and leaves hair silky smooth.

Loved by Sarah Lavoine Nail Polish in 501

This nail polish is the prettiest shade of teal ever. I've already tried it and it looks lovely on the nails. I don't have any shade that is similar to this one, so that was a lovely bonus. Another summer staple from My Little Box.

The box is pretty - there is no doubt - but best of all it is filled with items that will fast become summer essentials for whatever activities you participate in.

Sunglasses by Sarah Lavoine

How on trend are these SL sunnies right now? They've got the perfect nineties vibe finished off in a sepia toned frame. Obviously they're the perfect addition to any handbag, pool tote, trekking rucksack... or whatever else you may be carrying this summer.

- See more at: http://www.ramblingofabeautyblogger.com/2015/06/my-little-french-riviera-box-june-2015.html#more

Sunglasses by Sarah Lavoine

How on trend are these SL sunnies right now? They've got the perfect nineties vibe finished off in a sepia toned frame. Obviously they're the perfect addition to any handbag, pool tote, trekking rucksack... or whatever else you may be carrying this summer.

Woven Printed Planters

Honestly, these are the last things I expected in a monthly subscription box. More over I didn't gauge just how excited I would be! I'm not massively into gardening but I have managed to keep a cactus a good friend gave me (and it's babies) alive since I was 7 and this would be the cutest way to give it a new home from its current terrarium.

Sailor Scrub - Salty Fresh

There is something about summer and smooth skin that goes hand in hand. After misplacing my beloved Soap & Glory The Breakfast Scrub whilst moving, this little miracle is about to get a ton of use. Plus, it will make the perfect bathroom addition - how cute are those anchors?

Kerastase Nutritive Nectar Thermique by L'Oreal

To me, hair care means anything I can do in 30 seconds or less and I can see this travel sized anti-roughness/anti-dullness blow-dry milk coming in handy for a no-fuss smoothing treatment.

Loved by Sarah Lavoine Nail Polish (501)

This nail polish is identical to the colour of my bathroom. It's bright, bold and beautiful. As soon as my Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Polish in Coconut becomes unwearable, we'll ignore it for a few days and then have a crack at using this.

- See more at: http://www.ramblingofabeautyblogger.com/2015/06/my-little-french-riviera-box-june-2015.html#more

Sunglasses by Sarah Lavoine

How on trend are these SL sunnies right now? They've got the perfect nineties vibe finished off in a sepia toned frame. Obviously they're the perfect addition to any handbag, pool tote, trekking rucksack... or whatever else you may be carrying this summer.

Woven Printed Planters

Honestly, these are the last things I expected in a monthly subscription box. More over I didn't gauge just how excited I would be! I'm not massively into gardening but I have managed to keep a cactus a good friend gave me (and it's babies) alive since I was 7 and this would be the cutest way to give it a new home from its current terrarium.

Sailor Scrub - Salty Fresh

There is something about summer and smooth skin that goes hand in hand. After misplacing my beloved Soap & Glory The Breakfast Scrub whilst moving, this little miracle is about to get a ton of use. Plus, it will make the perfect bathroom addition - how cute are those anchors?

Kerastase Nutritive Nectar Thermique by L'Oreal

To me, hair care means anything I can do in 30 seconds or less and I can see this travel sized anti-roughness/anti-dullness blow-dry milk coming in handy for a no-fuss smoothing treatment.

Loved by Sarah Lavoine Nail Polish (501)

This nail polish is identical to the colour of my bathroom. It's bright, bold and beautiful. As soon as my Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Polish in Coconut becomes unwearable, we'll ignore it for a few days and then have a crack at using this.

- See more at: http://www.ramblingofabeautyblogger.com/2015/06/my-little-french-riviera-box-june-2015.html#more

Victoria Secrets

Hello darlings,

What a fabulous weekend. I'm always a little bit saddened by the end of the weekend and the start of a new week.  I don't mind that a new week is starting necessarily, however it is always nice to spend time with your family over the weekend.  The end of this time is sad.

A short while back I managed to get my mitts on some fabulous Victoria Secrets goodies.  I love the undies, active wear and clothes (including VS Pink merchandise), however my true love lies with their body and fragrance range.

I want to share some of my favourite items from my haul.

From left to right:  Amber Romance fragrance mist, Coconut Passion ultra-moisturising hand and body cream, Secret Craving daily body wash and finally Amber Romance body butter.

After a bath the Amber Romance body butter is lush to use as a moisturiser to really rehydrate your skin. You'll smell amazing too. It is a seductive, warm fragrance. Ignite an Amber Romance, a sensual embrace of sultry amber and crème anglaise.

Coconut passion just reminds me of going on holiday to the beach and truly envokes the feelings of sheer joy associated with holidays. And finally Secret Cravings is a delicious smell of black currants and a base note of vanilla.  You just smell so nice with any of these scents.

If you don't get an opportunity to get to the States or a Victoria Secrets outlet in the UK, it is also possible to buy some products from Amazon.

Feel free to let me know if you like Victoria Secrets body products as much as I do.  If you do like them, which ones are your favourites?

Nailbox May 2015 Review

Hello darlings,

So finally my first proper beauty related post is here.

Very excitingly, I'm reviewing the May 2015 Nailbox*. Haven't heard of Nailbox yet? Where have you been?!

Beauty boxes have become a natural way of life for those in the 'beauty-know' or those that are just plain obsessed with beauty. But the choice is incredible. But alas...there was a gap in the market...

No-one catered to those ladies that love doing their nails.  In to the spotlight steps Nailbox with their amazing selection of nail polishes.  So here we go!

What is inside?  
Orly's 'Fiery Orange Chunky Glitter', Essie's 'Status Symbol', Rimmel's in 'Lucky Lilac', Nicole by O.P.I.'s 'Alex by the Books' and Elegant Touch's Professional Cuticle Pusher and Nail Cleaner.

What is Nailbox? 
Nailbox is an affordable and practical way to keep on top of the latest nail trends and colours.  With their passion for nail polish and nail art, Nailbox have quite literally hit the nail on the head.  Pun intended. Their monthly selection of colours means you'll always have beautiful nails in on trend colours to cover any event from day-to-day, parties and even Christmas time.

How does it work?
Nailbox is a subscription based service so you will have to decide what term you'd like to subscribe for.
There are four available plans ranging in different prices:
1) Month to month will cost you £15 per month
2) 3 Month prepaid will cost you £14.50 per month
3) 6 Month prepaid will cost you £14 per month
4) 12 Monthly prepaid will cost you £13.50 per month

All these prices include free delivery! Bargain!  These prices will ensure you are sent three to four nail colours each month around the 21st of the month.  Parcels are sent with Royal Mail Tracked Postage.

Polishes in the box:

1.  Orly in 50007 - Fiery Orange Chunck Glitter 11mL retailing at £9.50
This is an orange tinted jelly base filled with different sized glitter particles, which can be worn over a solid colour or just by itself. The glitter is holographic and changes colour in light. Orly has an easy grip lid for ease of application and a standard applicator brush. Application is a breeze, the glitter spreads easily onto the nail and the polish dries very quickly. I applied one coat of Leighton Denny's 'Hanky-Panky' and afterwards applied the glitter coat. I love the results and would definitely wear this again and again.

2.  Essie in 26 - Status Symbol 13.5mL retailing for £7.99
This is a creamy, feisty hot pink nail polish from Essie's range of gorgeous polishes. This picture doesn't do the pink justice! It is a darker pink ranging close to coral colours, but is so unique. Wear this in the summer and you are sure to be showered with compliments galore. The Essie polishes have a wider application brush, which means you need fewer strokes to cover the nail. Two coats will give a completely opaque coverage but leave around 20 minutes for drying. This is my new favourite to replace my corals.

3.  Rimmel in 670 - Lucky Lilac 8mL retailing for £3.99
This is the prettiest pinky-purple offering from Rimmel. Obviously the colour explains it perfectly with 'lilac'. The 60-second nail polishes from Rimmel dry in 1 minute flat and is super shiny.  One coat is enough to cover the nail and give opaque coverage. The applicator brush is wider than average so one to two strokes will properly cover the nail. A bread-and-butter polish worth it's salt.

4.  Nicole by O.P.I. in NIF07 - Alex by the Books 15mL retailing at £7.99
Inspired by the TV series 'Modern Families', Alex by the Books is the prettiest mint seafoam green creme. This nail polish is on par with O.P.I. polishes and has the regular sized applicator brush. The colour will be opaque on the nail with two coats and is very easy to apply.

And finally....

Bonus:  Elegant Touch Cuticle Pusher & Nail Cleaner retailing at £9.50
This tool is literally amazing! There is a fair weight to it and this gives you more control on comfortably tidying the cuticles and underneath the nail. The body has excellent grib via gripped ridging. It is made from high quality stainless steel and coated in enamel. Best of all it is covered with a 5 year guarantee.

This box was unbelievable value for money.  The entire box has an RRP of £38.97 and would generally cost around £15. Well worth the fabulous nails and the time.

Definitely have a look at Nailbox immediately and subscribe if nails are your thing...or even if it is not.

*Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post by Nailbox. All opinions are my own and formulated by trying the products independently.

New horizons

Hello blogging world!

It has been a long long time since I actually wrote anything on this blog. There have been design issues, time constraints and many hours of wondering whether I could ever again step into the world of blogging. All of this paired with someone hacking into my account, has meant that my blog has had to have a name change and design change.

So my blog name will no longer be "Sexy at Midnight" but rather "Angie's Beauty Movement".

All the changes may have alienated some of my readers, however I'm hoping that some of you may still have stuck around.

I'm going to work on fresh and exciting content on my blog and hope to share this all with you throughout the rest of the year.

With all that said and done, I thought I'd share a few of my favourite images on Pinterest at the moment before I say goodbye.

This mani is so fresh with the white and gold.  A must-do for summer and a perfect canvas for accessories.

This "do" epitomises everything that is chic.  Not only is this a semi up-do, but the curls brings this style smack bang into summer sexy!

The classic chic French styling. The make-up is glamorously classic with flicked black liner and bold red lips. Glorious!

These are my darling loves of Pinterest.  I hope to be on point and making this blog fantastic very shortly.