AskHerFriends Blogger Panel - May Gift Guide!

A while back I wrote a blog post about on a cool website I had discovered - Askherfriends.com It's a great  website that allows you to answer questions based on females you know and it generates a number of fab gifts from a variety of different price ranges. I've tried the ideas map with friends and family based on females they knew and the results have been pretty spot on, it's so accurate.

Recently I was asked to be part of the AskHerFriends blogger panel. Each month myself and 5 other bloggers will be creating gift guides and you guys get to vote and choose which you like the best. The blogger that wins, will win a £50 Voucher and one of you voters can also win a £50 voucher to spend with one of the AskHerFriends partners. 

Here's what I created this month, I was inspired by pastels in particular lemon and lilac. I absolutely adore this Pucci bag it's so gorgeous and ideal for travelling with! I also love the NARS nail polish duo in Sharks it's  limited edition so need to get my hands on that ASAP. Check out what the other bloggers came up with HERE, I'd love it if you'd vote for me. 

1. NARS Pierre Hardy Sharks Duo - HERE

2. Lomography Dreamer Diana F+ Camera - HERE

3.  Emilio Pucci Floral print tote - HERE

4. Rayban Erika in lilac - HERE

5. La Duree Caprice candle - HERE

How pretty do they all look together - I want them all! 

Vote HERE! and checkout the idea map HERE see how spot on it is for you or other females you know! 

Lots of Love 

Zara

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Illamasqua - Precision Gel Eyeliner

You know me and eyeliner is like bread and butter - I can't live without it, I mean I don't wear it everyday but the days I don't wear it I feel as if I'm missing something! Over the years I've come to realise that my preference in eyeliner is definitely a gel. I love the consistency, the intensity and the control I have when applying with a brush. I have tried many gel liners and so I was pretty excited to try the new precision gel eyeliner from Illamasqua. I love how pigmented Illamasqua products are so I was really interested to see how this eyeliner would compare to some of my other favourites.

The consistency is so smooth and I find this glides effortlessly along my lid. The eyeliner is such a strong black and this is a MUST when it comes to eyeliner for me. I love that this is waterproof as my eyes have a tendency to water from the inner corners and my eyeliner always wears away. This however, lasts hours on my eyes and remains perfect throughout the day - I also use it in my waterline and it really does stay put!

I am really enjoying using this at the moment, my MAC Blacktrack Fluidline was beginning to dry up and this is the perfect replacement. 

Check out the Precision Gel Liner from Illamasqua HERE. 

Lots of Love 

Zara

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Mavala - Lemon Cream

I decided to have a rummage through my collection of Mavala nail polishes and I was feeling so indecisive that  I posted a picture of a few choices on instagram. The majority of you voted for this colour 'Lemon Cream' and I'm so glad I painted my nails this. There's nothing like a lovely lemon to brighten up your day, I was attempting to get in the holiday mood with this colour and I have to say - it kind of worked. 

Although I like this colour, I think I would LOVE it, if it was more pastel - if you get me?  I had to apply 3 coats and I think that made it too yellow if you catch my drift. I do like lemon against my skin tone though, I always think it makes my skin look browner.

If you've read any of my nail posts on Mavala before you will know that I love the size of these nail polishes, especially the brushes. They make painting your nails so easy! 

Check out Lemon Cream by Mavala HERE 

Lots of Lemon Love 

Zara

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Cosmetic Surgery with Transform Clinic

There used to be a day when bad boob jobs and overflowing lips would be enough to put any one off cosmetic surgery but today we live in a world where cosmetic surgery has become such a norm. I am not against surgery at all, I do believe it's the individuals choice at the end of the day. The only thing that would personally put me off would be the pain element and of course the after care. I've had friends who have gone through surgery and all the myths aren't as bad as people make out. I also have a cousin going through breast cancer and is considering cosmetic surgery once her treatment finishes. I thought this article from Transform Surgery would be helpful for those of you who may be considering it. 

Cosmetic surgery: The whole truth and nothing but the truth..

Diptyque - Spring Launches

I am such a huge Diptyque fan I adore their candles and their fragrances are phenomenal. I remember being in Paris and frequently walking into the Diptyque store on 34 Bvd St Germain just being overwhelmed by the beautiful smells around me. This Spring sees the launch of some really exciting new products from Diptyque. 

First up is the new fragrance Eau de Moheli, I told you I have a thing for fragrances at the moment! The top note of this fragrance is ylang-ylang mixed with pink pepper, vetiver and ginger. Like most of the Diptyque fragrances this is so distinctive and it sits so well on my skin, it really develops so nicely with wear. Isn't the packaging just so pretty, I love it and the rollerball perfume is ideal to keep in my handbag.

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The other exciting new product is the Choisya candle this is such a fresh candle and I love how it burns. This candle smells very green and so refreshing. I actually have a Choisya plant growing in my garden and it smells just like it, of course it had to be pictured with it! This candle is so well suited to be burning in the kitchen.

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Are any of you Diptyque fans? What are your favourites? 

Check out more from Diptyque HERE. 

Lots of Love

Zara

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Instagramming Part 27.. London, Paris & Dubai

1. Pink Lips 2. MouldyFruit Vest coming soon! 3. #dancelikediversity 4. Ashley Banjo! 5. Hix 6. W Hotel London 7. Getting my hair did with Cloud Nine 8. Waves! 9. Michael Van Clarke salon 10. New short hair 11. Blue skies in Paris 12. With my LOVE Chloe 13. Audrey's beautiful balcony! 14. Breakfast stroll 15. Happy Place! 16. Camo 17. Juicy Sunday Quai Austerlitz 18. Illamasqua Corrupt 19. Glowing with Illamasqua 20. Breakfast with a view, Dubai! 21. Shisha at the Sofitel 22. Midnight on the Marina 23. Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi 24. Yellow 25. Off for Dinner 26. Hakkasan Abu Dhabi 27. Lazy Saturdays 28. Kisses with Roger 29. Ritz Carlton DIFC 30. Habibi Zubaida 31. Me and my girl 32. Sheeshing at Reem 33. One&Only The Palm 34. Dinner at 101 35. Dubai Skyline 36. The Jetty Lounge 37. Farrah Flick 38. Burj Khalifa 39. Shisha at Shades 40. Huda Lashes 41. Roger! 42. Lollipop LOVE! 43. Ne Iced coffee addiction 44. Bliss! 

It has been FOREVER since I've done an Instagram update! I don't know why? But my last one was all the way back at the end of March! So much has been happening since then. Life in London has been busy lately with events, friends and family! It's been good though I missed everyone when I was living in Paris so nice to be around some of my favourite people again! Talking of Paris I re-visited in April just to catch up with a few friends - it was Perfect. Had so much fun with Chloe, then Audrey and Co! I then came back to London for a day and then headed to Dubai. Dubai was beyond amazing me and Laura had so much fun, I honestly haven't laughed that much in ages. Also got to see my Habibi Zubaida, which was so good to catch up. The weather wasn't so great it was pretty overcast and humid but weather aside it was such a great holiday!

I love looking back at my Instagram pictures collectively and most importantly I love making memories that I can cherish for years.

How have you all been? What have you guys been up to? Don't forget to follow me on Instagram for daily updates @Mouldyfruit.

Lots of Love
Zara
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