Wagging Wednesday

Happy Wagging Wednesday, Beautiful People! There are only a few pictures this week - I'll try to take more for next week's WW post! 

Happy Wagging Wednesday!

Bambi & his scarf my Uncle sent from Texas.

Rio & his cute little scarf!

Bambi sometimes likes to sleep whilst sitting upright! Haha!

Rio cuddled up to Andy. Squish-face!

Found that Bambi had put himself to bed under the covers!

Close-up of Rio.

Bambi baby.

My little Rio mouse always wants to be held.

If you've got any pets and have a cute blogpost with pictures, comment below!

Have a beautiful week!

Love & Kisses (from Bambi, Rio & I),

Vicki xoxo

Maybelline 'Baby Lips' Review

My Sister bought me a 'Baby Lips' Lip Balm in 'Pink Punch' by Maybelline, New York as one of my Christmas Stocking fillers. I only opened the lip product this week and I thought I'd share my feelings about it.

Product:  The lip balm is really moisturising on the lips and leaves them feeling baby soft. The 'Pink Punch' only has a tiny hint of colour so you can either wear it alone or on-top-of / underneath another lip colour. The packaging states that it moisturises the lips for 8 hours which I'm not so sure about if you're doing lots of talking, drinking or eating.

Value for Money:  I didn't buy my 'Baby Lips' balm, but I've found them from between £2.49-£3.01. I think this is a very reasonable price. It is a cheap enough to be a staple item in any girl's handbag, young or mature.

Packaging:  I'm a sucker for colourful, cute and especially pink packaging. The lip balm itself is really pretty and I think it's a great addition to my make-up bag. Definitely something you wouldn't mind people seeing. 

Would I Recommend it to a Friend:  Yes. Good value for money, pretty colours available, moisturising, and on-trend. I would definitely recommend this product to a friend.

Have you tried this new product? What did you think? Do you agree with my review? Comment below :)

Love & Baby Lips Kisses,

Vicki xoxo

Slim Saturday - My Week's Diet & Fitness in Review

It's the weekend! Yay! And it's the first post of my new (hopefully weekly) blog feature! 'Slim Saturday' will review my past week's weight-loss, diet, and fitness. I hope to include any new exercises I try and share recipes that I find particularly yummy and healthy. Let me know in the comments box below if you like this new feature and any changes that you think I should make!

Weight-Loss this Week:  4lbs

Total Weight-Loss:  4lbs

Workouts / Exercise:  Gym (x4) & Walk in the Woods (x1)

Diet:  Relatively good. Eaten clean, homecooked meals all week. Had a mini cheat-day on Thursday.

Favourite Meal this Week:  My favourite meal this week was a Sweet & Sour Chilli Chicken Stir-Fry with Brocolli & Green Beans - it was super tasty!

How I feel in Myself:  I know I have a LONG way to go which is quite overwhelming at times, but reading other Health and Fitness blogs helps to motivate me and keep me on track.

Positives:  My partner is doing the healthy eating and exercise plan with me so I have a constant source of support.

Negatives:  I haven't been to Slimming World since before Christmas and I'm not sure if I'll go back just yet. I get a bit overwhelmed sometimes!

Goals for the Next Week:  Keep on track. Up the exercise routine and find some new recipes.


Once I feel I have lost a significant amount of weight, I may share my start weight and my "before" pictures ... but we'll see!

Are you doing a January detox, or are you committed to a healthy, clean lifestyle? I would love any tips or advice from others on a weight-loss journey!

Walking Bambi & Rio in some nearby woods this week.

It was nice to go for a stroll with Andy & the dogs.

As the weather starts to pick up, I hope to go on more walks and build up my fitness levels.

I hope you all have a happy and healthy week!

Love & Kisses,

Vicki xoxo

Wagging Wednesday

Happy 'Wagging Wednesday'!! It's my first WW post of 2014 - Yay! Even though the dogs didn't do any hardcore partying over the holidays, they've been sleeping a lot this week due to the miserable weather we've been having over here on the South Coast of England. Let's hope this next week is much better!!

Happy Wagging Wednesday! 

Little Bambi mouse.

Baby Rio.

Puppy-dog eyes from Rio.

Bambi doesn't want to go outside to wee when the weather is so cold and windy!

Stretching out!

Close-up of little Rio.

Snoozy baby.

Bambi sleeping in a funny position.

Rio sometimes just stares at me for ages - I always wonder what he's thinking.

Rio trying to get my attention.

Bambi sleeping on Andy.

Big brown eyes!

This is how Rio was sleeping on the sofa the other day! What a funny little dog!

Can't believe my oldest little baby is almost 4!

Rio was found laying on one of the dining room chairs - cheeky boy!

Bambi & Rio wish you all a lovely week and hope you come back next Wednesday to see what they've been up to! :)

Love & Kisses,

Vicki xoxo

December Favourites

Happy 2014! I hope this New Year brings everyone happiness, health and lots of fun adventures! My first post of 2014 will be just a few of my favourites from December - so here they are!

Hot Chocolate is always good on cold wintery days.  This brand is quite nice!

This cute address book is by Caroline Gardner and I bought it in John Lewis.  With all my friends finally getting their own homes it's good to have a pretty address book with all their new, grown-up addresses in!

I smelt this perfume in a small sample bottle and really loved it.  My Mum bought me the full-size version for Xmas  -  Thanks, Mama!

This isn't a new product for me - I've been using it for sometime and thought I'd include it as many people are looking for products that protect their hair against the cold weather.  It smells good and leaves your hair shiny and soft!

I got these cute sterling silver 'v' initial earrings and the turquoise & sterling silver teardrop earrings from Essential.  I also bought my Mum, Sister, and a couple of friends the initial studs with their own initials as I think they are really beautiful & simple.

Lastly, this Clinque 'Chubby Stick' is so nice!  It moisturises your lips whilst adding a "pop" of colour.  I have it in the shade 'pudgy peony', but I've also seen it in some other cute colours.

What were your favourite products in December?

Love & New Year's Kisses,

Vicki xoxo