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Saturday, January 5

Keeping warm with my Etre iPhone gloves!

One little fact you probably don't know about me is that I can't handle the cold very well. Now, I know that no one really enjoys being cold but for me cold weather can actually be quite painful. Ever since I was young I have suffered from Raynaud's disease. Now that sounds all very serious but it just means that I have a condition that causes some areas of my body (mainly my hands and feet) to feel numb and in pain in response to cold temperatures or emotional stress, caused by a problem with the blood supply to the skin. The condition occurs because your blood vessels go into a temporary spasm which blocks the flow of blood. This causes the affected area to change colour to white, then blue and then finally red as the blood flow returns. Raynaud's is not a serious threat to my health but it can be quite annoying to live with.

Anyway this means I am always trying to keep my hands as warm as possible because even the slightest moment of coldness can tricker an attack. I have a large supply of toasty warm gloves for the autumn and winter time but because we all have smart-phones these days, I was finding that my fingers would still trigger attacks when I removed my gloves to call or txt (or just to look at google maps to find my way around London haha).  So I decided to hunt around for the perfect pair of iPhone gloves. In my search I came across a few brands but the one that stood out to me most was Etre Touchy! This is a British company that started a sensation back in 2007 with their Etre Touchy Gloves, which have missing thumb and index fingertips to provide you with the freedom to use your smartphone, iPod, iPad, camera or other electronic devices.

I love the look of these striped (surprise, surprise haha...) Etre Touchy gloves for example!

But unfortunately for me the missing finger tips solution is a no-go! I need all my fingers covered at all time to ensure they stay warm. Luckily the clever people at Etre also design the Etre fivepoint wool gloves! They have special contactwoven fingertips, that do what other gloves don't: they let you use touchscreens without having to take them off! Woop woop :)



They come in various colours but I got the classic black ones with charchoal tips - £40 (link)

Before buying these, as they are a bit pricer than other versions you can find online or in technical stores, I did do my research and found these were truly the warmest ones on the market. Other gloves are often made with synthetic fibers which means they work perfectly with your smartphone but don't do such a good job at keeping your hands warm. The Etre Fivepoint gloves however are high quality and made with 95% virgin lamb wool. I absolutely love these gloves and can't live without them anymore! So don't let the cold get between you and your facebook or twitter updates this winter ;)

Etre Touchy or Fivepoint gloves are available from their very own online store, Etre Shop, and other selected stockists worldwide. How do you keep your hands nice and toasty during the cold winter months? 

Thursday, January 3

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.
Win LK Bennett shoes
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!

a Rafflecopter giveaway 

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!

Wednesday, January 2

New Year: Create a Memory Jar!

A new year = a new start! I personally love the idea of fresh starts and using New Years as a time to reflect on everything that happened in the year and from that set new goals and resolutions for the year to come! 
One of the things I am going to do in 2013 is keep a memory jar :)


Also I love the below for my goals this year. It is a great reminder to always find joy in life :)
Do you have any specific New Years resolutions?

HAPPY HUMP DAY EVERYONE!

Monday, December 31

2012 - My beauty year in review >

Wow I can't believe how this year has flown by! With 2012 coming to a close I thought I would outline some of my favourite beauty looks/posts/products that featured on the blog this year. Here we go...

♥ Way to Glow - Loving this glowing look (link)
♥ Chanel Les 4 Ombres Palette in Mystic Eyes - I now use this regularly (link)
♥ Dermablend Vichy Ultra Corrective Stick. (link)
I found out about this product through GlossyBox and it is now one of my favourite concealers.
♥ Grey smokey eye and product love for Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow all over Radiance Crème (link)
♥ Burberry Lipcover in Rosewood - a regular lippy for workdays (link)
♥ Argan Oil has been my Holy Grail hair product discovery this year (link)

Beauty products 2012
♥ Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation. My all time favourite drugstore foundation this year! (link)
♥ MAC Melba blush - to create the perfect peach touch of colour to your cheeks (link)
♥ Summer statement lips with MAC So Chaud lipstick (link) Love how it makes my eyes POP!
♥ I fell in love with Shellac Nails this year (link & link)
♥ Pretty glittery FOTN. Reflects antique gold pigment is a must have MAC product for me! (link)
♥ Clinique bottom lash mascara. How did I live without this for so long? (link)

makeup looks 2012
♥ Bourjois 1 Seconde Nail Polish remover made cleaning my nails a breeze! (link)
♥ Summer was all about bronzer! Some of my favourites in 2012: link & link
♥ Bridal makeup for my best friend. Was a bit scared at first but she looked amazing, phew! (link)
♥ A cheapie but a goodie! I love the Sleek Brow Kit (link)
♥ Top coat love for Essie - Shine of the Times (link)
♥ Bright pink lips + MAC Tan pigment on my eyes = perfect beauty combo! (link)

What were some of your favourite beauty finds, looks or products this year - I'd love to hear!

I can't wait to see what 2013 will bring me! This year has been seen my blog grow a lot and am so thankful for all my readers out there. All your comments and support means the world to me. I have many looks, posts and product reviews lined up for the blog in 2013 so I hope you will continue to follow me next year! Happy New Year :) xoxo