Sileu Menstrual Cup - First Time Impressions & Review

Menstrual cups are something I have wanted to try out for a while but always been a little apprehensive about so when Sileu contacted me asking if I'd like to try out their Sileu Cup I saw this as the perfect opportunity to try one out for the first time and also share my experiences and hopefully encourage more people who have doubts to try one out to.

Sileu send me their Travel Pack which included cup, steriliser and case, I travel alot so this set is perfect for me to keep in my bag and take out to use whenever I need it. Before you use the menstrual cup you should clean and sterilise it, the foldable steriliser makes this easy as all you need to do is put in the cup fill it with water and microwave it for a few minutes then once dry it's ready for use. I decided to get a small size cup as it was my first size using one and I was a little worried about insertion and the fit but after my first time I found I had no difficulties and I didn't feel it at all, it was such a good fit it even passed the white underwear test and I had no leaks, something which I often get using tampons and pads. Emptying and cleaning it was no problem to even when I was out the house and had to use public toilets, I just made to to have some anti-bacterial handwash with me so I could sterilise my hands before touching the cup and wet wipes just incase. Although it varies per person depending on their flow I found I only needed to empty the cup no more than 3 times a day and it gave me no problems using when I sleep, sometimes I even forgot I was using one.

My first experience using Sileu menstrual cup was a very positive one and this is definitely my favourite over pads and tampons and a great way to reduce on the waste as this menstrual cup is reusable and with proper care will last up to 10 years! I will admit was nervous and apprehensive to try using one and very thankful for Sileu for this opportunity as it was exactly the push I needed to try one out and I'm so grateful I did as it's made that monthly visitor so much easier to manage, so I totally encourage everyone to try one out to especially if you're having doubts as you won't regret making that switch.

Have you used menstrual cup before? What are your experiences? 

Love & Roses

Cate

xoxo

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End of Year Etsy Sale!!

New year is almost here and I'm hoping for a fresh start so with that in mind I thought I would offer my final handmade items at a discounted price, there are only a few things left now so please be quick if you want anything as there won't be anymore in the future once I'm sold out. So for an extra 10% off everything until the end of the year be sure to enter the coupon code below and your discount will be automatically applied...

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As it's the end of the year I also have a limited quantity of Luck Bags or Fukubukuro for sale where you can get several handmade items for the price of one but what you get will be a complete surprise, so it makes the prefect gift for yourself or for a friend, I guarantee you will get some super cute items and also some exclusive stock I never made available for sale before.

There are only a few scarves left in stock including my Game of Thrones Direwolf scarves which I have also given to the cast at past Comin Cons so if you want one then be sure to check them out, a lot of styles are already sold out but there's still a few left and they will definitely keep your neck nice and warm this winter.

Finally I just want to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years, it's the end of an era and I've had so much fun creating all these handmade goods for you, it started off as just a fun personal hobby but became my lifeline as so many people wanted to own my designs to and I hope in the future to work on new projects but for now goodbye etsy, thank you so much.

Check out this post to open your own Etsy Shop for FREE!!

Love & Bunnies

Cate

xoxo

Remember to Treat Yourself This Christmas!

Christmas is here and the shops are staring to get crazy with everyone buying gifts for friends and family but I think at this time of year it's also important to think about yourself to and remember to treat yourself whether it be to a cute new Christmas sweater or even just to a cute drink while you're out shopping for everyone.

Shopping online is my preferred method of buying presents as I can search for exactly what I want and it saves me so much time, so whilst browsing Rosegal I made sure to pick myself up a little something to and got myself a cute new backpack and hoodie. The holidays can be such a stressful time for some so don't forget to take some time out for you and as an extra treat be sure to check below for a discount code for Rosegal and save yourself some money for Christmas treats.

Is your Christmas shopping done yet?

Love & Candy Canes

Cate

xoxo

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Rosegal Halloween Sale - Spooky Hoodie Wishlist

// Plus Size Halloween Theme Hoodie (Red Wine) //  Plus Size Spider Web Halloween Hoodie (Orange) //

// Halloween Galaxy Wolf Print Drawstring Hoodie //

Halloween is my favourite time of year and to celebrate I checked out the Rosegal Halloween Sale for some spooky hoodies and picked out a few of my favourites to share with you which I'm sure would not only be perfect to wear for Halloween but all year round whenever you're feeling in a spooky mood.

Be sure to take a look at the Rosegal Halloween Sale & let me know your fave items!

Love & Pumpkins

Cate

xoxo

Chic & Sporty Wishtlist from Rosegal

Rosegal is a great store with so many different items at great prices that I thought with my birthday coming up and my wish to start working out and getting fit again that I would check out what sportswear they have to offer and put myself together a cute little outfit, because looking good is a great way to motivate you to feel good!

♥  Baseball Cap - I like to wear a hat when I workout as it keeps my hair (and my sweat) out of my face and this cap made me giggle, the perfect motivation to work out.

♥  Hoodie - Hoddies are my favourite thing and I've been wanting to get myself a red one for a while this one is so cute and perfect to wear whilst working out.

♥  Jogging Pants - So these might not look practical for working out but they're baggy so give you room to move and the zip pockets are great for keeping your belongings safe whilst you're bouncing around

♥  Sneakers - Because you need the right shoes to work out in and these look super chic and super comfy!

What motivates you to workout?

Love & Hearts

Cate

xoxo

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Summer Shopping @ Zaful

I recently decided to clear out my wardrobe so decided to check out Zaful to pick up some new items to wear on my trip up to Northern Thailand. Zaful have a great selection of fashionable women dresses but as my summer style has been drifting away from the usual top fashionable dresses I decided to pick up some cute tees instead.

One of the things I love most about Zaful is just how diverse their selection is and as my style is gearing more towards the chic and sporty vibe there are some affordable sport items you can select for really great prices, which are so comfy not just for sports but for travelling to.

Zaful is one of my favoerite online stores and their service is always quick and excellent and they're always quick to respond to any problems you may have. Zaful unconditional refund with quality, non-received, size Issue within 24 hours which is great service should you need to get your problem resolved quickly, so I totally recommend them and if you're looking to place an order soon check out the discount codes at the bottom of this post.

Love & Adventure

Cate

xoxo

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Sporty Summer Wishlist from Zaful

Summer is here, everyone is outside enjoying the warm weather and talking about the World Cup and although admittedly I'm not the biggest sports fan I do like the fashion so I thought I would check out my favourite online store ZAFUL to find some cute sporty outfits to wear.

♥ Ripped Embroidered Patches Top ♥ Overlap Pleated Mini Skirt ♥

♥ Contrast Trim Tee And Shorts ♥

♥ Set Striped Tape Sleeve Graphic Cropped Tee ♥ Zip Fly Lace Up Denim Mini Skirt ♥

What are your favourite sports to watch or play?

Love & Rainbows

Cate

xoxo

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Zaful Summer Dress Long Dress Wishlist & Discount Coupon

Zaful contacted me recently to check out their new summer dress long dress and cotton dress collection and I was so impressed with the amazing choice of clothing (some of which cost less than $10) that I had to share. Thailand is the land of summer and I am in dire need of some new summer dresses so here are a few from their huge collection (which includes plus sizes to) that I would love to wear.

Floral dresses are a classic summer look and I really love the fresh look of this blue and white dress. The floral print is quite simple compared to other floral looks but the flared sleeves and the off-shoulder cut really make it something special. I can see myself wearing this to an afternoon picnic with friends paired with a simple pair of cat-eye sunglasses.

Palm tree prints are great to wear to the beach and this is exactly where I would wear this high-low palm leaf print maxi dress. Summer is all about being fun and colourful so when I saw that pineapple bag I thought it would be the cutest thing for this beach look. Sunsets at the beach sipping pineapple smoothies and fresh coconuts are just the best way to spend the summer! 

Ice Cream is one of my favourite things in this world and this pinstripe bowknot smocked cut out slip dress just gave me that feel of visiting one of those retro ice cream parlours and digging into a giant sundae which is exactly what I would do in this dress. A cute dress needs cute shoes and they don't get much cuter than these rose lace-up chunky heel sandals.

Which summer dress is your favourite?

Love & Ice Cream

Cate

xoxo

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How To Open An Etsy Shop For FREE!

Etsy is one of my absolute favourite websites for buying and selling one of a kind handmade goods from artists and creatives, if I ever want to buy something special for myself or a loved one it's the first place I head to. I've been using Etsy to sell my handmade crafts and jewellery for many years and although I'm currently taking a break one of the most popular questions I get asked is how to sell on Etsy so for those of you who want to create an additional income, share your talents or grow it into a business this is how you can test it out for free.

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The link above will allow you to open a shop and earn yourself 40 free listings as it normally costs $0.20 to list each item on Etsy and each listings only lasts for 4 months this way you'll only be charged a 3.5% fee if the item sells so this is a great way to test out the website and see if it works for you without investing too much money and if you do use the link above it will give me 40 free listings to and although my shop is currently closed because I'm busy studying in Thailand should I decided to re-open in the distant future this will be a great help to me, so it's helpful all round!

Do you have an Etsy Shop? Link it in the comments and let me know if you open one!

Love & Lemonade

Cate

xoxo

Etsy Closing Down SALE!!

After 7 awesome years of sharing and selling my crafts with the world my Etsy shop will be closing for good next month. If you follow me on social media this news will come as no surprise to you but I haven't shared the reason why and don't worry it's for a good reason.

I'm moving to Thailand! Ok so it's not 100% yet but the tickets are booked and important meetings are being arranged, the only question is will everything go as planned so I can stay or will I be using my return ticket in June? I of course will keep you all updated and let you know everything once I know for sure myself but this move and everything that goes with it means I won't be able to maintain my Etsy shop hence it will have to close.

So I'm having a bit of a closing down sale, I've already reduced prices on lots of items, I've extended my Lucky Bag sale and you can get a further 15% off all purchases by entering the coupon code below at checkout.

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Now is your absolute last chance to get any of my cute scarves or jewellery from me so please don't hesitate because after April everything will be gone! I have loved selling on Etsy and would totally recommend it to my fellow crafters so if you've ever wanted to test the site out and open your own shop just click on THIS LINK and you'll be able to get yourself 40 free listings when you open up your first shop.

Thank you to everyone for your amazing support it has meant everything to me

Love & Knitting

Cate

xoxo

Etsy Birthday Discount Code

August is my birthday month so to kick of the celebrations I thought I would offer 20% off all purchases* made in my Etsy Shop for the whole month YEY! All you need to do is enter the code below at checkout and your discount will automatically be applied

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As I say every year you don't have to buy me presents instead buy yourself one because the joy I get from each sale in my Etsy Shop and the knowledge that someone out there not only likes my creations but is wearing them is the best gift ever!

♥ Thank you so much for your support ♥

Love & Cookies

Cate

xoxo

* Psssst I have a bunch of these Marvel Kinder Egg Toys so if you make a purchase and you want one just leave a note with the one you want (and maybe a backup incase I run out of your 1st choice) in the comment box at checkout and I'll include it in you parcel as a gift.

Glittery Skeletons, Black Cats & Monsters, It's Halloween!

Halloween is my favourite holiday although I must admit I celebrate it all year round, I love dressing up, I love creepy stuff and when it comes to candy, well who doesn't love candy? Halloween is all about sharing the fun (and the candy) so I've added a whole bunch of kawaii spookiness to my shops and here a few of my fave items...

Glitter Skeleton Arm Bone Earrings

Etsy // Storenvy

Cat Face Purse Bag

Storenvy

Gothic Bunny Rabbit Necklace
Etsy //Storenvy


Glitter Skeleton Leg Bone Earrings
Etsy // Storenvy


Glitter Skeleton Necklace
Etsy // Storenvy

Zombie Frankenkitty Scarf

Etsy // Storenvy

Hell Hound Scarf

Etsy // Storenvy

Ghostbusters Slimer Charm

Etsy // Storenvy

Let me know which is your favourite item in the comments and be sure to check out my Etsy & Storenvy for even more goodies and as a special treat you can get 10% off all Etsy purchases for the whole of October using the code TRICKORTREAT

Don't forget to enter my giveaway!

Love & Candy

Cate

xoxo

ETSY SUMMER SALE!!

With my vacation and imminent shop closure happing in just over a month I thought I would have one final sale in my Etsy Shop to raise some extra funds so I can treat the family to some awesome fun days out!

SUMMERSALE

Be sure to use the code above on any and all purchases made in my Etsy Shop throughout June to get 20% off all purchases and be sure to take full advantage of it as quick as you can as a lot of stock will be expiring over the next few weeks!

http://etsy.me/1sNo0nA

If you're new to Etsy you can also enjoy a £5 discount off your first purchase using the link above which is not only valid for purchases made in my shop but every shop on the entire site, so be sure to click the link and redeem it now or use later to buy something you or your friends will love!

And don't forget to visit my Storenvy for lots more awesome handmade cuteness

Sundaes & Popsicles

Cate

xoxo

And the winner is....

A big thank you to everyone who entered my giveaway, it was great to hear all your beauty faves, I'll definitely be checking a few of those out and a BIG congratulations to the winner Cally who also happens to be one of my awesome friends so be sure to check out her blog and awesome artwork.

For those of you who didn't win you can still enjoy 15% off all purchases made during the month of April in my Etsy Shop using the code SECRETSALE so be sure to take full advantage of it and keep following for more awesome giveaways soon!

Love & Cupcakes

Cate

xoxo

Pinky Paradise January Sale!

Circle lenses are my new addiction and if you had told me that this time last year I would have laughed, 2013 was the year I conquered my fear of contact lenses and it's now a brighter, sharper more colourful world. I love that I can change my eye colour whenever I want and the lenses are so comfy and easy to put on you would never know they were there.

My favourite circle lense store Pinky Paradise is having a sale so I wanted to share it with you guys, just click and enter the code below at checkout and you can get 20% off any order placed with them from now until midnight January 12th

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Be sure to check them out as they stock a whole variety of lenses perfect for daily wear and cosplay, but if lenses aren't your thing Pinky Paradise also stock some great Asian beauty products including my favourite sheet masks from My Beauty Diary, I've already placed my order and can't wait for it to arrive!

Love & Lenses

Cate

xoxo

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my wonderful blog readers, I just wanted to wish you all a happy day no matter what you celebrate I hope today is filled with fun and happiness and as a special Christmas treat you can enjoy 25% off all purchases made in my Etsy Shop for the next 25 days, just enter the code 25DAYS at checkout and don't forget to checkout my Storenvy for even more great bargains.

I hope you all are well and have an excellent day!

Eggnog & Apple Pie

Cate

xoxo

Handmade Halloween Goodies

Black Glitter Skeleton Necklace // Black Skull Bracelet // Gothic Bunny Necklace // Black Glitter Cat Scarf // Zombie Franken-kitty Scarf // Silver Glitter Skeleton Necklace // Glow-in-the-Dark Bone Bracelet // Purple Glitter Skeleton Necklace

Enter the code SPOOKY at checkout to get 10% off your purchase!

Skeletons & Monsters

Cate

xoxo

Happy Birthday to Me

It's the 22nd of August which means today is my birthday so I just wanted to check in to say a big thank you to you guys for supporting me and reading this blog. Massive hugs to anyone who has bought stuff from my Etsy and Storenvy as it means so much to me and if you bought me presents from my wishlist you are amazing thank you so much!

Birthdays used to be a time of fear and dread for me, getting older can be scary but I've realised it doesn't matter how old you are, age is just a number and as long as you're happy and enjoying life who is anyone else to judge.

Birthdays are all about having fun with the people you love so my wish today is for you to treat yourself to something special and enjoy 20% off all purchases in my Etsy Shop for the rest of the month with the code BIRTHDAY, thank you all again for your continued support and I hope you all have as great a day as I'm having today.

Cuddles & Cake

Cate

xoxo

See You At San Diego Comic Con!!!

Yep, so... I'M GOING TO COMIC CON!!! I just arrived in sunny San Diego and not only is it one of my favourite cities but I'm meeting up with some awesome friends and we're all going to have an epic celebration of geekiness in the most epic con on the planet, I can not wait!

If you happen to be going to be sure to keep an eye out for me as I may be wearing some pretty special outfits (↑hint↑) and I may be giving out little treats so don't be scared to come over and say hi as I'd love to meet you all.

Both my Etsy & Storenvy will remain open whilst I'm away however orders will not be shipped until I return on July 25th, so feel free to check them out as I've just added a bunch of new items and will be adding more cuteness upon my return, I'm also offering a special 10% off all orders throughout July with the code SDCC2013 so be sure to take full advantage of that and get yourself to some cute summer treats!

See You Soon!

Cate

xoxo

JANUARY SALE TIME!!!

Thank you to everyone who entered my Mystery Lucky Bag giveaway last month and don't worry if you didn't win this time as I've got plenty more giveaways coming so be sure to follow me on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Facebook as I be posting a mini giveaway soon!

If you're still curious you can go get yourself a Lucky Bag from my Etsy Shop and up until January 25th you can get an extra 25% off any purchase with the code 25DAYS so go take a look as there's so much on offer and a whole bunch of new stuff on the way!

Thank you to everyone for supporting my little business and buying handmade it really means a lot to me.

Sparkles & Cuddles

Cate

xoxo