December Goals 2016

December Goals 2016

Sunday, 11 December 2016

Read post

I've gotten into the bad habit over the last couple of months of posting my Monthly Goals when we're already a couple of  weeks into the month. Which then means I have less time to achieve the things I want to. So it's a habit I desperately need to get out of. Now I didn't set any goals for last month because my motivation to do anything, including things I like, was so low that there wouldn't have been any point. But this month has seen my motivation increase, and I still have 20 days to make some positive progress before we start a whole new year. Let's do this!

October & November Non-Beauty Favourites 2016

October & November Non-Beauty Favourites 2016

Saturday, 10 December 2016

Read post

I had way more lifestyle and non-beauty favourites in the last two months, so much so that they necessitated their own post rather than just being chucked in with the rest of my favourites (read that post here). But when it came to actually writing it I found that I couldn't remember half of them. So here, for your reading pleasure, are the favourites that I could remember.

October & November Beauty Favourites 2016

October & November Beauty Favourites 2016

Thursday, 8 December 2016

Read post

The last couple of weeks have seen me completely lose all motivation for anything other than snuggling up under a duvet and watching I'm a Celebrity. It's the time of year, November always makes me want to take to my bed and stay there until April, only briefly emerging for Christmas. So it's safe to say blogging has definitely not been a priority, anything that hasn't been finding food/tea and wearing my comfies hasn't been a priority. But I have managed to get some motivation to share my Favourites for the last couple of months with you. Now I didn't have a lot of favourites back in October and I didn't have a lot of beauty favourites in November either, so it just made sense to combine them.

Christmas Gift Guide: Stocking Fillers

Christmas Gift Guide: Stocking Fillers

Saturday, 3 December 2016

Read post

When I was little stockings were one of my favourite things about Christmas. Going to sleep with an empty stocking and waking up to find it full of little presents, chocolate coins and the ubiquitous clementine, was undeniable proof that Father Christmas is real - I know I said is, I stand by it - and that made them so very magical. Even now little stocking fillers are my favourite presents to buy, and I love nothing more than waking up at silly o'clock on Christmas morning to open my stocking. And I'm sure I'm not the only one. I've put together a little gift guide of little gifts, just for you lovely people. No thanks necessary!

Christmas Gift Guide: For Her

Christmas Gift Guide: For Her

Thursday, 24 November 2016

Read post

Welcome to Part 2 of my Christmas Gift Guides, this time I'm talking about the best presents for her. So if you've got a mum, sister, nan, aunty or friend you're struggling to buy for then look no further. 

DW Home Red Currant Scented Candle - £7.99 from T.K. Maxx

Candles are a fairly fail safe present, one could even go so far as to say they're a bit boring. But not if they're actually good candles. That's where I've got you covered because DW Home candles are amazing. DW Home is an American brand that can usually be found in the aisles of T.K.Maxx. The candles are hand poured, burn really well and have amazing scent pay off even when they're not lit. The Red Currant candle smells amazing and is so beautifully packaged. It would make a really nice gift for an aunt or a Secret Santa present for a work buddy. 

Oliver Bonas Copper Pineapple Storage Pot - £24 from Oliver Bonas

Copper and pineapples have been kind of a big deal this past year, and they're going nowhere anytime soon. This cute little copper pineapple from Oliver Bonas is the perfect nod to the trend.  It's really cute and quirky and oh so instagramable. This would be perfect for any girl who loves interiors, or pineapples, or copper... so basically all of us. Not gonna lie I want this. 

Oliver Bonas Gold Nina Ball & Stick Double Row Necklace - £19 from Oliver Bonas

So you may have noticed that I've got a little bit of a thing for Oliver Bonas at the moment. I might be doing a lot, if not all, of my Christmas shopping there. And I might also definitely be treating myself while I'm in there. This layered necklace was one of the first things to catch my eye. It's so nice and manages to be pretty and elegant and effortlessly cool all at the same time. I wish I was this necklace because I am the complete opposite of all those things. Anyway it's a really pretty necklace that looks way more expensive than it is, and would be sure to score bonus points with any fashion conscious friends or family members.

Frozen Olaf Pyjamas - £11 from Primark

Pyjamas at Christmas are pretty much a given, and these fluffy Olaf pjs are ideal for curling up on the sofa with a christmas film, my favourite is The Grinch, and a Terry's Chocolate Orange. Cute, cosy and super snuggly! Does it get any better than that? No, no it doesn't. 

New Look Pink Dinosaur Slippers - £9.74 from New Look


If you have seen my unicorn slippers from last Christmas then you will know that I have a bit of a thing for ridiculous slippers. And I can't be the only one. These dinosaur slippers are amazing and guaranteed to raise a smile. I really, really want them, but I think I'm only allowed one ridiculous pair of slippers at any given time. 

Sanctuary Spa Just Because Gift Set - £10.50 from Boots

Sanctuary Spa is a lovely and seriously underrated brand. I've loved everything I've tried from them, and I am a big fan of their self-heating clay mask. The Just Because Gift Set is a lovely little set, that contains decent sizes of some of the brand's best sellers. The set is made up of the Cleansing Body Wash, the Gentle Polish Body Scrub (which I hear is amazing), the Luxurious Body Butter and the Velvety Hand Cream. This set would be a lovely gift for anyone who loves a good old pampering session, again all of us!, and at £10.50 it's an absolute bargain!

Let me know if you find this useful either on twitter, by commenting below or dropping me an email at lolarocknroses@gmail.com. Also check out my instagram, facebook, bloglovin', snapchat - search lolarocknroses - & pinterest for regular updates.

Love love love xxx

Christmas Gift Guide: For Him

Christmas Gift Guide: For Him

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Read post

The Christmas shopping panic is well under way folks. But fear not! I am here to take the stress out of it with my Christmas Gift Guides. I asked on twitter and the general consensus was that you wanted to see them, so here they are. Now let me first start with a quick disclaimer I am single, possibly the most single person ever, and have been for some time. It's not for lack of options, more that I am terrible with other humans. I don't people very well. With that said I'm probably not the best person to be doling out advice about what gifts you should be buying your S.O. But when it comes to dads, step-dads, brothers, uncles, male cousins, friends etc. I've got you covered.

Photo Diary: Tilly's Winter Wonderland High Tea

Photo Diary: Tilly's Winter Wonderland High Tea

Sunday, 20 November 2016

Read post

It's my niece's birthday this week, so to celebrate, me, my sister, my mum and her other nan took her out for afternoon tea for a lot of cake and some girly bonding time. We went to The Sugar Boutique in Knebworth, we've been there before and had a really nice time (read more about that here).

My High End Skincare Wish List

My High End Skincare Wish List

Saturday, 5 November 2016

Read post

Skincare is one of my favourite things. I could, and frequently do, wax lyrical about my favourite skincare items, so that's exactly what I'm going to do today. Last week I shared my Budget Skincare faves (read it here), so this week I thought I would share my ultimate high end skincare lust haves. The products that are dying to make their way into my collection and become part of my skincare routine.

October Goals 2016 Update

October Goals 2016 Update

Tuesday, 1 November 2016

Read post

October has sped by in a mad blur. I ended up setting my goals halfway through the month, but even though it's only been two weeks I'm very pleased to say that there has been some positive progress. I don't actually think that I have any negatives to report this month. #winning.