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Wednesday 19 December 2012

Loves and loathes - November

Ok so I know it's hurtling towards the end of December and I'm really late with my November loves and loathes but life just got in the way, but here goes.  First up are my loves:
Yankee Candle - Snow in Love
This Snow in Love Yankee Candle has been burning away on my desk this past month, so much so it has literally burned away! There wasn't even a teeny bit left so I could light it for its photo opportunity.  If there ever was such a thing as real sugared snow, then this would be it.  Divine.
Chai Latte by Drink Me Chai
Next up is this Chai Latte.  I'm a bit late coming to the whole Chai Latte phenomenon and I didn't discover it until I was in Australia in September 2011 when my gorgeous friends introduced me to the joys which are Chai Latte.  Before then I didn't even know it existed and I was adamant that we didn't have this in the supermarkets back home.  Once returned from the great land that is Oz I went on a mission and found this in my local Waitrose (I have since discovered it in Asda too!).  It does say just add water, but so does the hot chocolate I favour and I always make that with semi-skimmed milk, so I made this the same way and it is perfect.  So creamy and warming.  I truly believe this tastes just as good as the chai lattes you can get in any of the well known high street coffee chains.
Marks and Spencer stag scarf

My last love for this month is this gorgeous stag scarf from M&S.  I first spied it on Kats blog Doesmybumlook40 and I liked it so much that I not only treated myself to it, but I got one for my Sis-in-law for her Christmas pressie, in the other colourway which is a deep pink with orange stags on it.  The photo here shows it more as a yellowy/gold, but in the flesh I would say it is more mustard.  This thing is HUGE and so so warm.  I love the vibrancy of the colours just perfect for slinging on over a cute black jersey dress or some black skinnies.  It is enough to brighten even the dullest of days.
Tresemme 24 hour body

So now onto loathes.  This is my one and only loathe for this month.  OK loath is too strong a word, it's more of a dislike and it's the Tresemme 24 hour body blow-dry lotion.  I picked this up when I was in a hurry as I needed something small to pack for my trip to Amsterdam.  You can read more about my trip to Amsterdam here.  I've used Tresemme's shampoo and conditioners over the years and felt they've been alright, nothing exciting but they do the job and as this came in a little bottle and I was in a hurry I thought that will do.  It's a clear lotion with a pump spray. You just spray into the roots of towel dried hair and dry as normal.  It did leave my hair fairly shiny but not sure it lasted 24 hours, the body seemed to drop after a few hours and the term 'blow-dry lotion' to me is a little old-fashioned.  It reminds me of being a Saturday girl in a hairdressers over 20 years ago!  I don't know whether this really did anything more for my hair than a regular blow-dry with a decent brush would have of done.

So that's it for this month.  Not many products but then I've not had too much time on my hands for trying out new things what with Uni and Christmas approaching.

So what have been your loves and loathes this November?  Is there anything you think I really should try over the coming months?  Let me know in the comments.

21 comments:

  1. I've never tried a Chai Latte before! May have to grab one and check it out!

    www.SamuelJamesMorris.com

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    1. Make sure you do, it's lovely especially if you like creamy/milky type drinks.

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  2. Ooh that scarf is gorgeous & I've never tried a chai latte before, I feel like I'm missing out!

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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    1. I think you can get them in Starbucks or Costa if you just wanna try one out rather than buying a whole tub. Although at the moment I love Costa's salted caramel latte and as it's limited edition festive one I'm filling up on those!

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  3. I keep meaning to treat myself to a bit of 'Yankee Candle' but not got round to it - Christmas may be just the time! I'm intrigued by your Chai Latte - I'm sure I've seen this in our Sainsburys - going to try it out - will let you know if it's a hit! x

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    1. Jenny definitely get yourself a festive Yankee, they have so many seasonal scents. I've now just started burning Christmas Eve and I am loving it. If you love creamy/milky drinks then also get the Chai Latte it's lovely to cosy down with on a wintery afternoon in front of the telly :)

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  4. I love that scarf since I saw it on Kat's blog! My little goddaughter brought me a festive basket with a red yankee candle in it the other day, it smells gorgeous
    ~Anne

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    1. I know it's gorgeous isn't it?! I have a feeling Kat is gonna cost me a lot of money LOL and how cute is your Goddaughter doing that!

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  5. I too have only just discovered Chair Tea Latte. My flatmate has some of that Drink me up, and its gorgeous. Only thing is, I then ordered one on Costa, and it was horrible :/

    Oh I normally love tresmee, might stay away from this then.
    xx
    http://heroineinheels.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. That's a shame the Costa one was horrible, have to admit I don't think I've tried the Costa chai latte only the Starbucks one, so I'll make sure I give that a miss!

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  6. Hi!! :)
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    1. Thanks for stopping by! I will have a look at your blog for sure!

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  7. the yankee candle sounds gorgeous! x

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    1. Sandra it is, if you could get sugared snow, this would be it!

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  8. Can't believe I still haven't tried a chai latte, not really sure what to expect from them but I love new things so will have to remember this next time I'm at the supermarket.
    I actually quite like that blow-dry lotion, but I find that in order for it to make much of a difference you need to use it along with the mousse. I agree that a normal blowdry might do the job, but I like these two products for when I can't be bothered to blowdry! Have you tried the matching Plumping Powder? That gives me loads of volume but unfortunately it does leave the hair feeling a bit sticky and doesn't last all that long.
    Mel xx

    melswallofmirrors.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. No I haven't tried the plumping powder or the mousse, I might try and experiment with those, thanks Mel!

      Let me know if you try the chai latte :)

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  10. I've been a big fan of Chai Latte for a long while, but the cost of the Drink Me Chai one you've featured and the fact that it runs out so quickly in my house (!!) was doing my head in. So I discovered chai teabags and just make it up with hot milk (to ensure it brews the teabag) and a little sugar to taste. Yum yum. Off for a cuppa now :-)

    So pleased I've discovered your blog :-) Would you like to pay a visit to mine? http://thislittlepretty.blogspot.com

    Erika xx
    ps. Happy New Year for next week :-)

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    1. Erika, that sounds like a great idea! I shall look at some of the teabags. I shall also have a look at your blog too :)

      Happy New Year to you too x

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  11. I'm a chai latte addict! SOOOOOOO good!

    Hattie xx @peppermintplace

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    1. It definitely is! My Sis got me some of the Vanilla flavour for Christmas and that is just as divine as the spiced one - yum!

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