It's all about the legs

Glossy pin lovers Wilkinson Sword asked me to put forward some of my favourite 'leg moments', so I thought I would do this by also showing you my journey through the last few weeks in Italy and Turkey.

To inspire me, they sent me a beautiful little package containing a their HydroSilk Bikini trimmer and shaver (£7.49 at Boots), the Nip + Fab Shimmer Leg Fix, a Topshop voucher and a selfie stick. I have to say I was a little reluctant to use the stick but absolutely loved it at the end of my holiday...they really are brilliant for group photos!

The Nip & Fab leg shimmer was a pleasant surprise too, as it gave a very subtle but lovely glow to my legs and especially once my tan had set in. It was perfect to apply just before going out for dinner.

First stop ...Sicilia!

Beauty: Benefit's Roller Lash Pop Up Parlour

Here comes another one of Benefit's awesome pop ups! You may remember they took over a Covent Garden pub last year during the World Cup, which was pretty epic.

This time and during March only, they have opened an adorable little pop up curl and cocktail bar in the heart of London's Soho, on Greek Street. And it's called 'Curl's Best Friend'! 

They opened the vibrant three storey parlour to celebrate the launch of their new revolutionary Roller Lash mascara, and just to create an all-out girly spot to chill, eat cupcakes, shop (yes you can buy products there!) and indulge in a few beauty treatments.

The brand new ‘Curl’s Best Friend by Benefit’ mobile app enables girls to book in beauty and faux-blow services, reserve bar tables, share photos and browse live newsfeeds at their fingertips. The app is available for free download from the Apple App Store and Android Play Store.

£19.50

As you the world of Roller Lash, head to the bar for a delicious signature cocktail and cupcake, then relax in Benefit’s lush vintage chairs for a gossip with the girls. Guests will also be able to try the new Roller Lash mascara, which after testing myself, I can say is pretty impressive. If you like naturally looking long, dark and curly lashes, this is your mascara!

The organisers literally thought of every little detail...from the pink cocktails to the hair dryer light fittings!

At the Parlour, you can buy several hero products, get a blow dry or brow treatment, or just buy yourself and a friend a cheeky cocktail. Mine was delish!

Head upstairs to the beauty parlour and curl station and receive a make upper or brow wax and tint from Benefit’s make-up and brow experts, or a voluminous, curly faux-blow* from the resident hair-styling professionals.

My friend Annie's super cute outfit :)

As night falls and the lights dim, the bar will unveil a hidden secret, or as Benefit call it, 'a place for girls to be fun and fearless'. Climb the stairs and you will enter a sexy little black and red Noir Bar, based on Benefit’s best-selling mascara they’re real! Open from 7pm each evening, the Noir Bar serves delicious, sultry cocktails.

Girls outside of London can still try the new Roller Lash mascara with a requisite serving of cupcakes and cocktails, in Benefit’s ‘Curls Best Friend’ tour parlour. From 17th April 2015 Benefit will be going on the road - follow their Twitter page for more details.

Curls Best Friend, 26 Greek Street, Soho, W1D 

27th February – end of March 2015 

Open Tuesday to Saturday 11am-11pm (Noir bar open from 7pm) 

Bookings 020 3620 4747

My fashionista partner in crime and I then headed to a lovely place called Shoryu in Carnaby Street's Kingly Court, where we devoured some peppers, pork gyoza, pork belly buns, green tea, and of course the classic ramen noodle dish!

It was my first time here and I loved it. The service was quick, the presentation gorgeous (Insta heaven!) and the food exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend a visit!

Beauty: Embracing Spring with Yardley

I wanted to introduce you to a lovely brand that I recently discovered, which you may not have heard of yet. It's called Yardley London, and it is one of Britain's most distinguished heritage perfumeries. Acknowledged as one of England's most iconic beauty brands, it's conception dates all the way back to 1770.

I went to an event to check out their latest range, the exciting Spring launch of the new fragrance collection. As we walked into Kettner's in London's Soho, we were greeted by Yardley's beautiful vintage bottles and boxes which I wanted to keep so badly!! We were talked through their exciting new Spring perfumes from The Classics range, now reformulated and repackaged. 

Yardley London has built on the best sellers, modernising them to have a more contemporary classic fragrance which will appeal to the woman who is sophisticated, elegant, timeless...

Each of the four core fragrances have been brought up-to-date – English Lavender, English Rose, Lily of the Valley and April Violets. Presented in fresh, modern packaging with beautiful floral photography design to reflect its key ingredients, the range consists of Eau de Toilettes, Deodorising Body Fragrances, Luxury Soaps, Perfumed Talcs, Moisturising Body Washes, Moisturising Body Lotions and Nourishing Hand Creams to create a new, modern British classic.

Surprisingly, my favourite fragrance was the English Rose. I have never liked rose as a scent, and so this is the first time that I was actually taken by it. The rose tones were strong enough to smell but still very light and fresh. The perfume did not smell cheap like most rose ones do...and I can definitely see myself wearing it in the summer with a dress or girly outfit.

The great thing is, Yardley products are free from Parabens and Mineral Oils, and contain over 80% naturally derived ingredients.

We also tested a couple of new fragrances from a different collection, called Kiri (for women) and Ink (for men) which smelled incredibly refreshing (I love sweet fragrances) and were inspired by 2015's Eastern/Oriental trends.

PRODUCT RANGE PRICES

• EDT £14.99 (125ml), £9.99 (50ml)
• Deodorising Body Fragrance £2.49 (75ml)
• Luxury Soaps £7.99 (3x 100ml)
• Perfumed Talc £7.49 (200ml)
• Moisturising Body Wash £3.99 (200ml) – Contains 80% naturally derived ingredients
• Moisturising Body Lotion £5.99 (250ml) – Contains 90% naturally derived ingredients
• Nourishing Hand Cream £4.49 (100ml) – Contains 95% naturally derived ingredients
• Cologne Stick £4.49 (20ml)

Beauty: Yardley London Jade Perfume

I’m always up for trying out new perfumes – I've always used J'Adore Dior, and this summer changed it up to Lancome's La Vie En Rose...recently I also came across this mysterious little brand Yardley London, and their lovely new perfume called Jade.

Experts in creating high quality floral fragrances for over 240 years, Yardley London just launched Jade, a contemporary green floral chypre that captures the free-spirited energy of the swinging sixties!

The sixties represent a pivotal time in the brand’s history, when it became renowned for its ground-breaking advertisements featuring iconic fashion models Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton...

Celebrating the trend for green floral chypres as a popular olfactory choice in fine fragrance, revered perfumer Anne-Sophie Chapuis has created a modern, fresh green floral bouquet that captures the bold, exuberant spirit of the ‘mod’ age. The scent is gorgeous, strong in 'character' and distinction but still subtle enough to be classy. It's great to wear during the day or with a casual outfit as it has quite clean, refreshing tones.

The design of the bottle is gorgeous too, so would make a lovely gift.

Yardley London Jade Eau de Toilette 50ml bottle is £19.99 and available in Boots and online

Beauty: Venus ProSkin Sensitive

I went to a lovely little event tonight...a little sanctuary in the middle of cold London town (the weather has been arctic lately!!). The event was situated in a beautiful old building on the rooftop, and although outdoors, was very cozy and warm under a canopy - stars and all!

It was created to promote the Venus ProSkin Sensitive razor, as a must have beauty tool this winter. We always take good care of our faces during the harsh winter weather, but we tend to neglect our pins, don't we? They need even more moisturisation during the cold, dry weather, and a good, sensitive razor always helps avoid irritation.

There was lots of candles, heaters, faux fur, blankets and even mulled wine and cocktails alongside our delicious little picnic hampers. We chatted away, had a manicure and hand massage, and devoured the yummy brownie after a great dinner.

Christmas came early?

We received a beautiful cashmere snood in the Venus colour in our goody bags

I have always been a big fan of Venus razors - they are the only razor that you KNOW you can use when in a hurry and that it won't cut you. You also know you will have smooth, silky legs within minutes. Here are some of the reasons why these razors are so great:

* They feature 5 floating blades spaced close together to reduce pressure and achieve a closer shave

* They have an extra-rich protective ribbon of moisture that lubricates and protects the skin whilst providing a close shave with less feel of irritation

* They have an enhanced lubricating strip that helps improve glide over the skin

* The soft handle gives great control even when wet

* The razors are dermatologically tested and accredited by the Skin Health Alliance

£6.66, Boots