Win a pair of L.K.Bennett sandals & win shoes for a year!

L.K.Bennett definitely know how to start 2013 off with a BANG!
To celebrate their Win Shoes For A Year app, I’ve paired up with them and I am super excited to announce that I am giving you the chance to WIN a pair of their gorgeous snake print Sandy sandals.

To be in to win these sandals (worth £225) - all you need to is the following:

Enter below via Rafflecopter and leave a comment on this blog post to enter!
To even further increase your chances of winning you can get some EXTRA points if you:
- Like the DutchessRoz Facebook FanPage (link) +1 point
- Follow me on Twitter (link) +1 point
- Plus get an additional +2 points if you tweet about my giveaway!

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Oh and don’t forget to also enter their fantastic Facebook app competition. You and a friend could each win 6 pairs of beautiful L.K.Bennett shoes. Now that's what I call the perfect New Year treat!
Enter here before the 7th January: http://bit.ly/LKBshoes

My giveaway is open internationally and closes Thursday 10 January!

So what are you waiting for? Enter NOW :) Good luck!

Skyfall & 007 Fragrance giveaway!

Have you seen the latest James Bond movie Skyfall yet? I've always loved myself a bit of Mr Bond so I was rather excited to see the third movie featuring the handsome and mysterious Daniel Craig. I loved him in Casino Royale but have to admit that Quantum of Solace was rather disappointing. I'd read great reviews for Skyfall and I can happily say it lived up to its (high) expectations. I loved the movie!

I loved it that lots of scenes took place in London; my current home town. Skyfall was full of action, passion and back in this film was some of the typical 007 style wit and humour! The only thing lacking for me maybe was a bit more passion and romance - c'mon we all secretly fantasise a little about being a Bond girl ;)

Did you know that our favourite secret agent has been around for 50 years already?! In 1962 Sean Connery starred as Bond in the first movie, Dr. No, and now a special fragrance has been created to celebrate this milestone anniversary. Most men want to be James Bond, it's probably got something to do with the girls, guns, girls, gadgets, and, um, girls!) and now they can actually smell like the super spy!

The tag line is 'Dangerously Sophisticated' and this classic and unmistakably masculine fragrance blends smooth vetyver, sensual lavender and crisp apple for a fresh, powerful twist. The fragrance launched in August exclusively at Harrods and sold out in a matter of days! The 007 fragrance is now available nationwide and in the USA Kohl's will be stocking the range of 007 products.

The studded, rectangular bottle is equipped with a top secret swivel nozzle (designed by Q, we can only assume), and is available as a 30ml and 50ml eau de toilette natural spray, priced at £19.50 and £24.50 respectively. The 007 Gold Limited Edition comes in 75ml and is priced at £36.

Now I'm giving you the chance to win this sexy and suave perfume for the Mr Bond in your life! All you need to do is follow me on twitter and tweet me who from the 6 actors that have played 007 in the last 50 years is your favourite? Here is a reminder of the handsome James Bond's over the years...

For me it's probably Pierce Brosnan or Daniel Craig! So who's your favourite? Enter below now; entries are open internationally and close Friday night. Good luck! X

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MUA Blush Perfection - Cream Blush Giveaway!

Back in September MUA Makeup Academy launched four new cream blushes to their MUA professional range. I have to admit that I am probably more of a powder blush kind of girl most of the time, but then again I do love the Topshop creme blushers (Neon Rose being one of my favourites).

Drugstore cosmetics brand MUA proves that makeup doesn't always need to cost the earth and I find they offer a good variety of fun products of surprising quality at a such low cost. The new blush perfection cream blushers come in four shades; Dolly, Blossom, Yummy and Bittersweet and are priced at only £2 each!

The packaging is not the prettiest, but then again for that price what do you expect?

This is the shade Dolly which looks quite dark in the pan but once applied to the cheeks it actually gives you more of a light coral dewy glow. The formula is very creamy and easy to blend, dab it on with your fingers or I like to use a small stippling brush to apply my cream blushers for streak-free application.

The MUA cream blushers can be directly applied to bare skin, layered over liquid foundation or set them with the matching matte blushers from their range (£1!) for an even longer lasting effect.

These blushers are good for everyday wear and for that price they make a nice guilt free and fun addition to any makeup bag. Available at your local Superdrug store and on the MUA website.
Or be in to win now because I am giving away two MUA cream blushers to one of my followers!

Follow the instructions below (via Rafflecopter) to win a set of MUA cream blushers in the shades Dolly and Bittersweet! Entries close Friday November 16 and is open internationally...GOOD LUCK :) x



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Life is too short...

Sorry for the late post today, life has been pretty hectic since I got back from Croatia on Sunday and on top of that am coming down with a chest cold :( I think my body is telling me to take it easy for the next few days! 

Exactly one year ago today, one of my friends boyfriend died in a tragic accident and therefore today's quote is all about living life to the fullest....

Happy Hump Day everyone!

Also this is your very last chance to enter the Simply Beach Giveaway (link) on my Facebook Fan Page. Entries close by the end of today so what are you waiting for....enter NOW!! You could win a £50 voucher to spend on your new beach wardrobe! Good luck! xoxo 

I am back!

Hey everyone,
Sorry for my recent disappearance from the blog; life has been pretty busy! Last week I was away with work followed by a four day weekend back home in the Netherlands. It was that time of the year again for the annual celebration of Dutch Queens Day in Amsterdam. You can see some of my photos from last year here (link).

I got back to London last night and now back at work to catch up on the (many many) emails! :(
After three days of partying my body definitely feels a little broken so this week will be detox week; healthy food, exercise, no drinking and trying to catch up on sleep. But I agree with the below....

Which means the partying was all worth it because you only live once and I have so many amazing memories from this weekend that I will cherish forever :) I will post some pictures of my EPIC Queens Day weekend in the next few days. Hope you all have a great week. Happy Hump Day! xoxo

PS: The COR Soap Giveaway has now closed. Thank you for all your entries!! I will contact the five lucky winners this week so they can receive their free Silver Soap starter packs. 

Cor Silver Soap

The lovely people at COR recently sent me a sample of their Silver Soap to try. I’d read bits and pieces about this soap because many celebs like Jessica Biel, Nicole Sherzinger, Sarah Jessica Parker and Reese Witherspoon have raved about it and it sold out in the US when it launched last year.
Until recently it wasn't available in the UK but now it is here for all of us to enjoy!

But what is this soap and what’s so special about it?

“Cor's silver soap is a great multi-taker product because it can be used to transform stressed out skin suffering from acne, eczema, pigmentation and even fine lines and wrinkles to leave you with a glowing, clear and youthful complexion at the same time!”

The star ingredient of this soap is that it contains the patented formula of nano-silver with silica and they are derived from natural sources.

Silver: is one of the best antibacterial agents. It blocks the bactera’s ability to transfer oxygen through its cell walls. Silver also has healing properties and has been used by doctors to speed cell repair.
Silica: prepares the skin to accept the ingredients of Cor. The sponge-like nature of Silica draws the Silver and other active ingredients into its particles so that it can richly nourish the skin.

Other ingredients include:
Glycerin: derived from natural palm oil which is a renewable source of glycerin most often used in high end soaps.
Marine Collagen from Japan: Cor’s collagen can add a more youthful apperance to one’s face.
Sericin: is a natural, soluble protein made from silk. Highly moisture-binding and film-forming.
Chitosan: is a natural fibre that acts to even out skin tone, and helps to balance out the skin’s oil levels.
Pomegranate Extract: helps to reduce the effect of aging and fight free radicals.
The soap is amber coloured and comes in cased in a stylish box to preserve the soap and has a fresh slightly citrusy fragrance.

I have been using this soap for a few weeks now and my skin is certainly not complaining. I have to say I am blessed with pretty good skin so I am not someone that suffers from a lot of breakouts or anything so I can’t really judge that aspect of the soap. The soap lathers and foams with use and leaves my skin ‘squeeky’ clean – I am serious, my skin actually makes that noise with this soap! It removes all my make up without stripping any natural oils and thereore and my skin feels fresh and glowing. I like that Cor Silver Soap contains no parabens or preservatives and that it is suitable for sensitive skin.
Cor Silver Soap’s are available now from Corsilver.co.uk with prices starting from £15.

So are you keen to try this product? Well you can!! I am giving away FIVE Silver Soap starter packs, which include a 15g soap plus samples of the their Anytime Moisturiser, Wrinkle Serum and Eye Cream, worth £24 each.

To enter, simply complete the following steps:
♥ Like my DutchessRoz FaceBook Fanpage (link)
♥ Leave a comment and your email address on the Cor Silver Soap photo as posted on my Facebook FanPage timeline (link)
♥ And for an extra entry RT the following on twitter 'Enter to #win 1 of 5 amazing Cor Silver Soaps with @dutchess_roz here http://t.co/aaOXpLQE'

Also I am able to offer you all a unique 10% discount on any orders via Cor’s Facebook Social Store (link) by entering the unique code ROZ4.

The competition is open until the 30th of April, when I will pick 5x lucky winners. Good luck! xoxo

UPDATE: This competition has now closed. Winners have been notified.

Happy Hump Day & the winner is....

It's Hump Day! One of my favourite movies of all time is 'The Notebook' - I'm such a girly girl aren't I haha!

There are just so many cute & romantic quotes in the movie/book. Here some more of my faves:

”Summer romances end for all kinds of reasons. But when all is said and done, they have one thing in common: They are shooting stars-a spectacular moment of light in the heavens, a fleeting glimpse of eternity. And in a flash, they're gone."

"The way I see it, I got three choices. One, I can shoot him. Two, I can kick the crap out of him. Or three, I leave you. Well, all that's no good. You see, 'cause none of those options get me you."

"I am no one special, just a common man with common thoughts. I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me, and my name will soon be forgotten. But in one respect, I've succeeded as gloriously as anyone who ever lived. I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and for me, that has always been enough."

"So it's not gonna be easy. It's gonna be really hard. We're gonna have to work at this every day, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, for ever, you and me, every day. Will you do something for me, please? Just picture your life for me? 30 years from now, 40 years from now? What's it look like? If it's with him, go. Go! I lost you once, I think I can do it again. If I thought that's what you really wanted. But don't you take the easy way out. "

How can anyone (...well a girl anyway) not love this movie right? ♥
Oh and if you have never seen it - you are so missing out haha, get it out NOW! :)

Now onto more exciting news; announcing the winners of my He-Shi Travel Collection Giveaway!!
Up for grabs were two fabulous He-Shi Travel tanning kits which include:
♥ 50ml Exfoliating Body Wash.
♥ 50ml Express Liquid Tan.
♥ Mini Mitt.
♥ 50ml Day to Day Gradual Tan.

So without any further ado, the lucky winners are......

Comment #4 which is Daniella aka Madame Gourmand and Comment #12 which is Steph aka BeautyRambles! Congrats to both of you ladies! I will be in touch to arrange delivery of your fabulous prize. Thank you to everyone who entered.  Enjoy your Hump Day! Lots of love xoxo

He-Shi Travel Collection‏ & Giveaway!

As you might know, I'm a big fan of He-Shi's Tanning products (you can read my review here). So when I found out they have now launched a travel mini collection, I got very excited! The travel collection is perfect for when traveling, especially for holidays where required to pack light.  Now you will never be without your sun-kissed tan: whatever the weather, wherever you are! 

This comprehensive travel range contains mini sizes of your essential tanning needs;  it’s as easy as 1 (exfoliate), 2 (tan), 3 (maintain)! I think it's such a clever idea to have mini bottles because often when I have been going on a trip, and only allowed cabin luggage, you can't pack anything over 100ml. This meant that up until now I wasn't able to pack any tanning products because other brands don't provide any small sizes! So clever thinking He-Shi, love it! :)

The He-Shi Travel Collection includes:

♥ 50ml Exfoliating Body Wash.
A luxurious, strawberry-scented, light moisturising body scrub, packed with AHAs that prepares the skin for a perfect self-tan. Ideal for removing every last trace of any previous self tan and any rough, dry patches, leaving a perfectly smooth canvas.
♥ 50ml Express Liquid Tan.
Using the He-Shi Tanning Mitt (supplied), this tinted formula is fool-proof, does not streak or leave patches, dries immediately and lasts 5 days. Can be built in layers for a darker finish if desired.
♥ Mini Mitt.
Assures no tell-tale orange-coloured palms; the ideal way to achieve an even, professional-looking finish.
♥ 50ml Day to Day Gradual Tan.
A triple action lotion that evens out skin tone and gradually builds a light bronzed complexion.

The He Shi Quick + Easy 3-Step Travel Collection, will be available from June at selected salons and spas across the UK, selected House of Fraser stores and http://www.he-shi.co.uk/ priced at £17.50.

But wait, it gets better - I am giving YOU (my lovely followers) the chance to WIN a He-Shi Travel Kit!
There will be two kits up for grabs! All you need to do to be in to win is:
1) Be a follower (through Google Friend Connect) of www.dutchessroz.com 
2) Receive extra entry points for 'liking' my Facebook Fan Page or following me on Twitter
3) Leave a comment below to enter the giveaway
3) Provide your email address in the comment so I can contact you, if you are one of the chosen two lucky winners (Sorry entry is only open to UK & Ireland residents)

Entry starts NOW and will close in two weeks time (14 June). 
So what are you waiting for, enter now to be in to win :) Good luck xoxo

Happy Valentines Day >

Hello Everyone,
Just wanted to wish you all a HAPPY Valentines Day plus announce the winner of my ‘I Love…’ Giveaway! 
My Valentines has been, well, just like any other day really, LOL! I don't really have a loved one or secret admirer or crush in my life at the moment so no real surprises for me today. But the one thing I am truly loving this Valentines Day is my friends! I have to give a quick shout out to all my girlies and I feel I am very fortunate that I have such great girls in my life; they complete me! I Love you Girls! 
Also I handed out some little heart candies in the office today to get people in happy v-day spirits :) Like?

 

Now onto the important stuff, the winner of my giveaway…but first I’d like to thank everyone who entered my little ‘I Love…’ Giveaway! Now…….can I have a drum roll please….?
So the lucky winner is: NATALIE! (who loves her gorgeous boyfriend JP this valentines day)
I hope he made you feel special today Natalie! I will contact you to arrange delivery of your prize!
Also it turns out Natalie has a cute blog herself – check it out http://blushblendbeauty.blogspot.com
Lots of love xoxo Roz

Saying I love YOU with an 'I love...' Giveaway!

The people from I Love Cosmetics are spreading the love this upcoming Valentines Day! They were so VERY kind to send me  two of their adorable flavoured Gift Pouches and two of their gorgeously Scented Candles.

From the 31st January 2011 at selected Morrisons stores the 'I Love….'  flavoured Gift Pouches and Gorgeously Scented Candles will retail at only£3 each! This will ensure that you or your hot date can be suitably pampered without breaking the bank! Choose from either the love heart pink Strawberries & Milkshake or the sizzling hot Raspberry & Blackberry. Contents of the Gift Pouch include super-cute mini I Love… treats. Look out for the 100ml Bath & Shower Crème, 75ml Body Butter and 11ml Shimmer & Shine Lip Gloss.  The candles weigh 180g and will scent your rooms with a subtle Strawberries & Milkshake scent or Raspberry & Blackberry flavour – cherry pick your fancy! What a perfect cute little Valentines Gift for one of your girlfriends or maybe just for yourself ;) Valentine's Day has never smelled so sweet…

 

To say 'I love…YOU' this Valentines Day to all my readers I have decided to give away the Strawberries & Milkshake Gift Pouch plus the Raspberry & Blackberry candle! How do you enter??
♥ You have to be (or become) a follower of my blog.
♥ Then simply type 'enter me' in the comments section below & tell me who or what you love this Valentines..
♥ The winner will be chosen at random, by random.org
♥ This giveaway is only open to UK readers only (sorry due to the candle, postage would be quite a mission..)
♥ Closing date for entries will be Monday 14th February…(yes this is Valentines Day hehe)
♥ Lastly, please tell me in your comments your email address to ensure I can contact the lucky winner :)

For more information on I love cosmetics and their range of delicious products visit their website www.ilovecosmetics.eu or contact (UK) 0845 611 6111 for stockist details or for international stockist details check out 'where to find I love' online!

And the winner is....

Firstly I want to start off by thanking ALL of my wonderful followers from the bottom of my heart ♥ for entering my first ever giveaway! When I started this little blog back in February I never in a million years imagined that in less than 10 months I would get to 300 followers, let alone almost 500! It really touches me so deeply that you enjoy reading my rambles about MakeUp, Fashion and other random stuff :)

Anyways onto what you all want to know.... as promised I picked a winner today (using random.org).........so without any further ado; the WINNER of my first ever giveaway is....(drum roll).....

(click on the image above to be redirected to her blog!)

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend?! Mwah xoxo

Giveaway Reminder!

Hey chickies!

Just a quick reminder that my give away closes tomorrow...

So this is your last chance to enter!

Click this link to enter NOW if you haven't already!

 Good luck to everyone, I can't wait to pick a winner :) xoxo

300 Followers Giveaway +

Wow.... I hit 300 followers! I cannot tell you how happy this has made me. I know we all say it, but that day when you make your very first blog post is the most nervous thing ever. I was convinced no one would be interested in anything I had to say, so watching my followers go up slowly but surely, has given me so much confidence and made my little hobby all the more enjoyable. So thank you so much Ladies... each and every one of you. I appreciate all your comments so very much!

Now onto the prize for my giveaway:

1x Sleek Original i-Divine Palette

1x Sleek Blush in Pixie Pink

1x Gosh Nail Polish in Miss Sweety (595)

1x Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Shine that Pink (14)

Onto the rules:

1. You have to be (or become) a follower of my blog, as this is a giveaway to say a special thank you to my followers.
2. For one entry simply type "enter me" in the comments below.
3. For an extra 2 entries and obviously more chance in winning :) either blog about my giveaway or post a link in your sidebar. So altogether you have the possibility of 3 entries. Please remember to let me know in your comments if you blog or post a link though, so I can make sure I add give you 3 numbers for random.org.
4. The winner will be chosen at random, by random.org and is be open to international readers too.
5. Closing date for entries will be 25 September so in 3 weeks time.
6. Lastly, please tell me in your comments your email address to ensure I can contact the lucky winner :)

Good luck, and lots of beauty blogging love!! xoxo