miss b loves .......a surprise afternoon tea and 'couture' nail polish.

Regular readers of my blog already know about my obsession with afternoon tea and a surprise visit to Great John Street Hotel in Manchester was the highlight of my birthday the weekend before last.....

This beautiful building was formally a Victorian school and there are reminders throughout this sympathetically restored hotel.

Old photographs hang on the walls .......

This little boy doesn't seem too keen to be there!

This was very much a summery afternoon tea with flowers and fruit adorning the traditional three-tiered stand which was laden with sweet treats.

miss b loves........favourite beauty products and a few new discoveries.

Last week I was tagged over at Lila Moonlight and the topic was favourite beauty products. Not only does she have a gorgeous collection but her photographs are beautiful too! I can definitely recommend a visit to her lovely blog. 

So my favourites.........

FACE

Firstly, to some extent, I am a creature of habit as far as skincare is concerned. I've been very happy and impressed with Clinique products for a few years now. Developed by dermatologists, allergy tested and fragrance free, they definitely suit my skin and I'm therefore reluctant to change my basic routine..

  Take the Day Off, Rinse-off Foaming Cleanser,

    Liquid Facial Soap, Clarifying Lotion, 

      Dramatically Different Moisturiser

I have tried different serums by other well-known brands but I have noticed a definite improvement since I switched to Repairwear Laser Focus. It may seem quite expensive but a little really does go a long way....

Bonus Time gifts are the perfect size for holidays and weekends away.....mini versions of everything I need and a supply of new make-up and toiletries bags too...........

BODY

I'm a fan of dry body brushing before a shower to stimulate circulation and to improve the appearance of the skin. There's an interesting fact sheet about the benefits of body brushing here on the Liz Earle website.