Poundland Nail Polish One Coat Wonders & Fearne Capri Body Lotion Review

After being impressed by Poundland's Makeup Gallery nail polish in Midnight Black (which you can read about here) I decided to pick up a couple more nail polishes. I actually get really impatient when doing my nails so i'm glad that both of these red polishes are opaque in one coat (my favourite kind of polish!) Each polish contains 10 ml and costs £1.

Poundland Make Up Gallery Well Polished Ridge Base
I picked this up because I have deep ridges in my nails at the moment. The formula is thinner than I expected it to be but it wasn't runny. It took around 9-10 minutes to dry. I noticed that it doesn't protect against stained nails so dark colours would need another base coat as well to prevent staining. I wore the red nail polishes twice without the Well Polished Ridge Base and just used Bourjois base coat by itself and noticed no difference. In short, this base coat doesn't really do anything so it's not worth buying.

Poundland Make Up Gallery Pillar Box Red 15 is a bright but classic warm red and because it's a bright and cheerful it's perfect for summer! It's so bright and shiny it could be mistaken for a gel polish, Poundland's Makeup Gallery Time to Shine range definitely delivers on the shine! The brush handle is short but it has a long and wide brush which makes it easy to apply. It also claims to be 'Quick Dry,' it took about 4-6 minutes to dry which isn't very quick, it's probably the average or just under average drying time. Then I applied Butter London's Hardwear PD Quick Top coat on the fingers that I wasn't using the matte coat. The first time I applied Pillar box red nail polish it lasted around 3 days but the second time I used it it lasted 4- 5 days. I also applied this over a thick and gloopy base coat (that I'm trying to use up) and it didn't affect the smoothness of either of the red polishes, they still looked great.

Poundland Make up Gallery Ruby Red 16 looks very similar to Pillar Box red but is a shade or two darker and took longer to dry as well around 7-10 minutes. I just applied one coat but obviously two coats would produce a darker shade. It is just as shiny as Pillar box red and has the same brush. I wore this earlier without any topcoat and it lasted about 2 days before chipping. This time around I used a topcoat and while the polish is showing signs of wear on the tips it still looks presentable 5 days later.

Poundland Makeup Gallery Matte Top Coat. I have never used a matte top coat and I'm pleased to say that it works, turning Poundland's super shiny Time To Shine nail polish completely matte. The consistency of Poundland's Matte Top Coat is fairly thick and you have to be careful not to apply too much as it gives the nail a puffy look that takes longer to dry. During application it's sometimes hard to see where you have applied it because it's transparent but that issue would be the same across all matte top coats. It's best to apply this over a top coat that's good at preventing chips to make your manicure last longer.  I applied the matte top coat over Butter London's P.D. Quick Topcoat (which is glossy)  and it made them matte. The matte finish wears off after 5-6  days but by then you would have to take the polish off anyway.

Out of all the polishes I'd recommend the Matte Top Coat, it stays matte at least for 4- 5 days and compared to the price of a lot of matte nail polishes it's a bargain! Both of the red polishes didn't seem to last as long as Poundland's Time To Shine polish in Midnight Black but 4-5 days is pretty good in my book (especially as they're not gel polishes.) Overall I think Poundland's Makeup Gallery Time To Shine nail polishes are good value for money and I look forward to trying more from them.

Ferne Capri Body Lotion

I am a big fan of the reality show 'The Only Way is Essex' and Ferne Mccann's down to earth character with her foot-in-mouth tendency grew on me. She now has a range of body skincare in Poundland along with fellow ex Towie member Mario Falcone's mens range. Ferne's range includes body washes and body sprays in Capri and Blush Oud. Capri is also available as an EDT and body lotion. There is also a Sorento body spray as well as false nails and false lashes.

Ferne wanted to 'design a luxurious product range for everyone, that shows off the scents I love in beautiful packaging.' The packaging is really pretty and elegant. For just a quid you get a generous 150 ml for your money and the low price point makes it accessible for everyone. The body lotion contains shea butter to provide hydration and aloe vera juice to soothe skin. It does contain parabens though (Methylparaben and Ethylparaben.) The lotion is white and is thicker in consistency and feels more like a cream. Although it feels a bit greasy on application it soon goes away which I was really surprised about, leaving the skin well moisturised.

While the packaging and price is great, the scent?  In my opinion Capri smells.....like Cif Lemon cleaner. It has a sharp lemon note to it. I guess Capri is inspired by the citrus plants in Italy but to me it smells like a bathroom cleanser. If you are in love with citrus scents you may like this better than me.

It's not a bad product it's very moisturising and leaves skin feeling soft I just wish it came in another scent. I think this is going to be my hand cream as it's thick, non greasy moisturiser which would will come in handy during winter. Ferne also has two other body sprays in Sorento and Blush Oud which I may check out in future.

Primark Beauty Haul Part 2

This is the second part of my Primark beauty haul which is mainly  comparing  three brush cleaners/ brush mats as well as a brush and nail polish.

Primark's Lips Shaped Brush Mat has five different textures to work your brushes into as you clean them. The wavy lines and semi circle nodules are very effective for cleaning bigger thicker brushes such as foundation brushes while the dots are good for fine, small eye brushes. It doesn't have any suction pads to stick to the basin so initially I used it near the lip of the basin but it gave me back ache. Instead I found it much more comfortable to hold it vertically in one hand while holding the brush in the other. For £1.50 this is a bargain and actually works very well.

Primark Pink mini silicone brush cleaner. You're supposed to pop this on a finger or two and use the other hand to swirl the brush on it. Although I have slim fingers it felt like a squeeze to fit more than one inside and it felt more comfortable to hold in the palm of the hand instead. The long grooves are best for the bigger brushes and the smaller dots for eye brushes. This is the one I think you can skip- the other two brush cleaners are better and easier to use.

Primark Heart shaped 2 in 1 brush cleaner & Brush wiper (£2)  I've seen these brush wiper sponges on ebay but when I got this I didn't realise this is actually a 2 in 1 brush cleaner!  You can use the black sponge to wipe your brush clean before you use a different eye shadow and if you take the sponge out you can use the patterned silicon base as a brush cleaner! It's like a tray with a raised polka dot texture inside and the back of has a ridge pattern for bigger brushes. This is the most comfortable to use as it fits nicely into the palm of the hand. This is a brilliant multi-tasker!

Primark PS. Blue Eye Makeup Brush
Another 2 in 1 brush from Primark, one end is a slim and pointed pencil brush which is good for running eye shadow across the lash line and precise enough for highlighting the inner eye. The other end is a small flat brush good for applying eye shadow. It's smaller than the other Primark double eye shadow brushes I've bought (16cm vs 19cm) with much smaller heads, the pencil end is 0.8cm in length and the flat brush is 1 cm long. This makes it easier to create detailed eye makeup looks. I don't think there's been a Primark brush I haven't liked, so if you're after cheap but good quality make up brushes I'd recommend them.

Primark PS Satin Matte Nail Polish in Postbox Red (£1.50)
This nail polish is a thin but pigmented formula which requires a thin smooth base coat underneath. It will show any uneven strokes and you have to be careful to have enough polish at the tips so that  brush stroke marks won't appear. The brush is wide and fairly short and in two strokes will often cover a nail. It is opaque in one coat and dries fairly quickly which makes up for a fussy application. This is the first polish I have that is a satin matte finish which reminds me of a ribbon, it has a sheen to it so it's not completely matte. The staying power is pretty good, I painted my nails on Thursday and now it's Sunday, there is some slight wear along the tips but otherwise my nails look in good shape.

Primark Beauty Haul Part 1

I've been popping into my local Primark every so often and these are the things I picked up. Primark seem to release a few different makeup ranges around the same time so I've split the post into the different collections.

Primark received a lot of press for their P.S. Chocolate range being a dupe for Too Faced's Chocolate range. They had a similar Chocolate eye shadow palette but as I already had all of those shades I picked up two of the Chocolate Lip Kits instead. The packaging is gorgeous all the products are designed to look like they're dripping in gold (a la Kylie Lip Kits.) The lip glosses are in a similar tube to the Too Faced melted liquid lipsticks with the same sponge applicator. Both the lip kits contain a lip liner and a lip gloss.

The lip gloss in the Crème Caramel Lip Kit is a peachy nude and for me, more wearable out of the two lip glosses. It has very subtle silver glitter which I only noticed when I tested if it was transferable. The formula is very sticky but glossy. It does transfer on to cups and glasses and it is not kiss proof. It will need topping up after eating a meal.  The lip liner is also a peachy nude colour with subtle gold sparkles. I quite like the colour of the lip pencil as it's unique. The pencil is soft to use but will need sharpening. It smells sweet but the scent disappears once it's on the lips.

The lip liner in the Mocha Lip Kit is a brown greige colour and is nice and soft. I know the colour is fashionable but I don't think I could pull it off without a gloss on top. It smells a little sweet but you can't smell anything once it's on your lips. The Mocha Molton lip gloss is sticky in terms of texture with a very glossy finish. The colour is brown and a little metallic, it's too dark for me but it may be good as a nude, neutral shade for deeper skin tones.

I have to admit I don't like the scent of either of these Chocolate Molton lip glosses they are sweet, fake and sickly. Initially I thought it wouldn't bother me but when I walk past the gloss on my dressing table and get this fake sweet waft of the scent and it doesn't make me want to pick them up and use them. I wouldn't recommend these.

On to Primark's Nudes Collection, where the packaging looks very similar to the recent Kim Kardashian makeup line. I picked up an Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick in Voluptuous. It has a curved doe foot applicator which makes it easy to apply. When it's first applied it's a light pink colour but it dries down to a salmon nude which may not suit all skin tones. It dries to a powdery finish. It's comfortable to wear and doesn't dry out your lips, but it will show every line on your lips which may be a deal breaker for some people. I'm not actually sure what the sponge end does or how to use it with a liquid lipstick. It does transfer a little onto glasses and cups but will still remain intact. It's kiss proof as well. A little may come off when you're eating a snack but mostly looks OK. However you'll need to apply it after eating a meal. On the whole the lasting power is fairly good for a budget matte liquid lipstick (though not as good as Rimmel.)

I also bought an lip and eye gloss stick. It has a sponge tip applicator and you twist the top it will click and release product. It's fairly easy to use. However it doesn't seem hygienic to use the same applicator for both eyes and lips, so i'm just going to use this on my eyes. I know eye glosses aren't very popular because of the texture, and therefore are a bit of a niche product. I'm fascinated by them ever since I saw an X Factor episode with Lucy Jones performing Guns N' Roses Sweet Child of Mine during Rock week. Her eyes are dark and glossy but later I found out the makeup artist didn't actually use gloss. This lip and eye gloss doesn't have a name or number on it.  I like the fact that this has some colour (peach) but it does wear clear after a few hours which is a shame because it might ass well be Vaseline. It is sticky like a lip gloss but not as much as some of the MAC eye glosses which need to be mixed with a mixing medium to make them usable. Because it's sticky it doesn't migrate to other parts of your face, which Vaseline can do. This eye gloss is easily removed with eye make up remover. If you're looking for a cheap eye gloss or want to try it out i'd definitely recommend this.

Primark's K-Pop Range is inspired by kitsch, cool and innovative Korean Beauty. This K-Pop Bubble Blush in Coral Dreams is a liquid cushion blush, something I've never tried before. The mini puff sponge looks so cute! The puff sponge 'prints' the product onto your cheek but you do need to blend it with your finger to make the placement look natural. The colour is a bright peach perfect for the summer! This blush doesn't really have a scent to it. The pot is actually bigger than it looks in the photos measuring 6.5 cms and it contains a very generous 10g, though I don't know how long the sponge will last. It is still excellent value for money especially now it's on sale for £2!

Overall the haul was a bit of a mixed bag, I liked the creme caramel lip pencil. lip & eye gloss and the cushion blush. The matte liquid lipstick was OK but I did not like the chocolate lip glosses. My next post features the rest of my Primark beauty haul.

If you've tried these products, what do you think? Anyone recommend any Primark P.S. beauty products?

The £25 Limited Edition Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards Box

To celebrate The Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards 2018, Latest in Beauty have put together a beauty edit of all the shortlisted beauty products. You can browse and choose 6 beauty products to go in your beauty box. The box is a one off, so there's no subscription to worry about. There are currently 43 products to choose from including some full sized items like Essie Nail polish and a full sized MAC Lipstick! The brands include SUQQU, Shiseido, Benefit Cosmetics, Caudalie, Rodial, Lancome, Clinique, Weleda, Sally Hansen, Jessica, Nailberry and Yes To. Log on to Latest In Beauty and choose 6 beauty products for £25 (£3.95 p&p.) To give you an idea of what the box looks like you can see the products I picked below!

MAC's Liptensity Lipstick in Clouds in my Coffee (Full Sized) Shortlisted for Best Lip Product.
The Liptensity lipsticks contain enhanced pigments to give intense colour, clarity and vibrancy with a satin finish. This is a beige pink nude lipstick and because of the nude shade it doesn't come off as vibrant or intense. However it's far from sheer or tinted delivering an opaque colour. The vibrancy is probably more noticeable in the brighter shades. This lipstick smells of vanilla and tastes like white chocolate.

Benefit Cosmetics BADgal Bang Mascara  (4g Net Wt 0.14oz.) Shortlisted for Best Mascara.
Benefit Cosmetics are known for their mascaras and I had to pick up their latest launch BADgal BANG volumizing mascara. The formula contains aero-particles to give you massive 36-hour volume without weighing down your lashes. The wand has a slim plastic brush. This mascara claims to be smudge proof, flake free and water resistant.

Eve Lom Cleanser (20ml.) This is such a cult beauty product I had to pick it up! This hot cloth balm cleanser will remove waterproof makeup without drying the skin. It contains Clove oil which has antiseptic properties to clear the skin and Eucalyptus oil to drain away toxins. The Egyptian Chamomile and Cocoa Butter will soften and soothe the skin.

I chose the Sisley Black Rose Mask (10ml) because full sized Sisley beauty products are so expensive and this is a way to try them out without hurting the bank balance! The full 60ml RRP is £105! This creamy mask is supposed to eliminate signs of fatigue making your skin look well rested while hydrating the skin. The mask contains pavonica, vitamin B5 and black rose extracts to smooth and repair the skin for a 'youthful' glow.

I've been using The Ordinary's Salicylic Acid and I wanted to compare it to the more expensive Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid (30ml.) I'm hoping it will be another weapon in my arsenal against blackheads! It also helps with redness and enlarged pores.

I haven't tried any of the Yes To ...products before but I'm on a mission to get rid of the blackheads on my nose so this Yes To Tomatoes Charcoal Paper Mask (Full sized) will hopefully fit the bill.  Charcoal is a natural detoxifer that removes impurities while it deep cleans pores. It's a paper sheet mask which I've never used but I'm excited to try out. It's paraben, SLS and silicone free. (Shortlisted for Best Natural Brand.)

The Times Style Beauty Awards 2018 will announce the winning beauty products on 16th May. If you want to get your hands on The Latest In Beauty Times Style Beauty Box, hurry as they're limited edition and low in stock so get it while you can! (They're limited to one box per person.)

I am not sponsored by Latest In Beauty or The Times Style Beauty Awards 2018.

12 D.I.Y Mothers Day Presents

Photo Credit: Top Left: Skip To My Lou Top Centre: Lauren Dixon Paver Top Right: The Gurney Sack
Bottom Right: Design Moms Bottom Centre : Live Simply Bottom Right:About a Mom

Mothers day in the U.K is this Sunday 11th March. A handmade gift makes a thoughtful and personalised present. I've put together 12 D.I.Y gift ideas. If you are broke (take a look at the free printable coupons) or want to give something different (check out the hidden jewellery candle) keep reading.

Photo Credit: Top Left: Top Right: A Beautiful Mess  Bottom Left: The Gurney Sack Bottom Right: La Crema

If your mum is a tea drinker (and frankly who doesn't love a cuppa?) I'm sure she'd appreciate a tea hamper. You can make the tea yourself using the recipes by Vassseur Beauty for a spiced chai and a lavender and Camomile tea. Alternatively you can buy ready made loose tea or tea bags. You can fill the hamper with a D.I.Y sharpie pen mug (tutorial here) a teapot, sugar, some D.I.Y tea coasters (tutorial here) and flowers.

If your mum has a sweet tooth then these cute jars full of cookie butter might be right up her street. Pop over to A Beautiful Mess here for the recipe. You can buy chalk labels from Amazon, make your own ones here or use normal sticker labels.

If your mum is more of a wine lover then an etched wine glass makes a personalised present (you can add her name or initial) to go with a nice bottle of wine. You can find the tutorial by La Crema here. Printable mothers day labels can be slapped onto the bottle for nice finishing touch. You can find some free printable labels here and here or make your own using Canva. You can also make a stunning bottle stopper using an old door knob (tutorial here) or trophy type bottle stoppers (here.)  If you're buying a bottle of rose then this cute diy sequin wine bottle bag from Cookies and Calligraphy will add some bling.

A 'Spa in a Jar' has all you need for a bit of D.I.Y pampering. You need a mason jar or one with a wide opening then fill it with items such as a face mask, travel size hand/ body/foot cream, bath bomb or salts, nail polish, eye mask, mini nail file and clippers or scissors. If  you have space then a candle or some wrapped chocolates would be nice to thrown in as well.

Top Left : Polka Dot Chair Top Right: Live Simply Bottom Left: Lauren Dixon Paver Bottom Left Right: Ali Express 

The pocket cushion seen above was created by Melissa from Polka Dot Chair as 'on the go reading cushions' for her nephews with a torch in the pocket.However I think that it would make a lovely gift for a mum, made up in her favourite colour or suitable fabric with some chocolates and her favourite book or the latest one by her favourite author in the pocket. If you're feeling generous you could pop in an e-reader. Photo cushions also make a lovely gift, just follow this Youtube tutorial by Simply Cher Cher. You will need some iron on paper and a home printer. First you print a photo from your home printer onto the iron on paper. Then you iron it onto the fabric- Ta Da! If you're after an instagram style grid/ photos printed on the cushions then watch this Instagram Pillow tutorial by Crafty Amy.

If you can't afford Jo Malone candles you can actually make your own candles and go one better by by making a candle with hidden jewellery inside! You can buy jewellery candles but you can also make them at home at a fraction of the cost and it's actually surprisingly easy! Just follow this Youtube tutorial by Lauren Dixon Paver  or this tutorial by Shellie Wilson which shows how to make a soy candle from scratch as well as using candles bought from a shop. Poundland has some really pretty decorative glass candle holders and mason glasses at the moment.

You can also make your own solid perfume using essential oils. The small tin ensures that it will be easier to travel in a handbag and also easy to rub on to your wrists during the day. Made with beeswax, a carrier oil and essential oils this tutorial by Live Simply will guide you.

Photo Credit: Top Left: About a Mom Top Right: Design Moms Bottom Left: Skip To My Lou Bottom Right: Just Putzing

Herbs are really useful in cooking and are always better fresh. A herb garden makes a practical present as well as being easy and cheap. You can up-cycle some tin cans with paint in your mum's favourite colours and add labels. Then you can buy some herbs from the supermarket or garden centre, About A Mom has a D.I.Y herb garden tutorial here.   Another present for a mum who likes cooking is making up some infused olive oils. Just hop over to Just Putzing where Tina has a tutorial for you. A D.I.Y etched chopping board makes a useful and practical gift, just follow this tutorial by Gabbie at Design Moms.

Finally while Mothers Day Coupons may not look expensive or glamorous they will probably be the most appreciated by making your mum's life easier. Here is a  list of free printable mothers day coupons here.

Feel Unique Pick and Mix Samples Review #2

Feel Unique have a Pick and Mix Sample service where you can choose five samples for £3.95 and get a £3.95 voucher once you've confirmed that your order has arrived in the post. To find out more about Feel Unique's Pick and Mix check out my post here.

Elemis Pro Collagen Oxygenating night cream 2ml (Full Size 50ml for £95 here)
The Pro Collagen range is Elemis's bestseller, the 'marine' ingredients are Laminaria Digitata and Red Coral which helps to maintain optimum skin condition while the Mediterranean algae, Padina Pavonica helps to improve skin suppleness, firmness and elasticity. The oxygenating benefit is helped by the anti-oxidant rich sesame and avocado oils delivering free-radical protection.

This cream is heavily scented which reminds me of Nuxe Huille Prodegiese. It sinks into the skin quickly and mositurises well without being greasy. I got 4 uses from this 2ml sample so you don't need much. My dehydrated skin has been feeling tight across my cheeks and this cream has alleviated it a little. My skin felt supple and looked healthy and slightly more radiant. The sample size meant that I couldn't test whether it delayed any signs of aging in the long term and I don't really have lines or wrinkles yet to see a difference in the short term. However I think this works to keep the skin moisturised and it does brighten up dull skin but the strong scent was a deal breaker for me because that can sometimes trigger my asthma attacks. The price of the full size jar is very expensive, retailing at £95 for 50ml. While a premium brand like Elemis spends a lot of their budget on clinical trials and sourcing the most effective ingredients, there is a part of me that thinks that you're just paying for the fragrance. Perhaps when I'm nearing 40 I might notice an anti aging effect but right now it's not worth it for me. 

Elemis Gentle Rose Exfoliator 3ml (Full Size 50ml for £31 here)
Elemis Gentle Rose Exfoliator is a manual rather than a chemical exfoilator. It's a gel that contains micro jojoba beads rather than environmentally damaging plastic micro-beads to exfoliate the skin. However the beads are very fine and it seemed like they weren't enough of them to do the job. I found it more effective when I used two fingers to rub in small circular motions to get the beads to exfoliate. I have sensitive skin so anything with the word 'gentle' on a exfoliator will get my attention but it didn't really feel as if I'd got rid of any dead skin cells but rather I had given my skin a mini massage.  This smells exactly like Turkish delight, the rose is there but it's not overpowering.  I love the smell of jojoba but I couldn't smell it at all in the product which is a shame. Although Elemis says to use this once a week I feel that you could probably use this daily as it's so gentle. However I think that this will be ineffectual on most skins so I wouldn't recommend it.

Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips Matte Revolution lipstick in Secret Salma (Full size 3.5g for £24 here)
When I was looking at swatches of Secret Salma online the lipstick looked like a bright almost fluorescent pink. However it's actually a darker, dusty pink that is a step up from a neutral looking pink and it is really pretty. It has a vanilla like smell. The sample cardboard applicator worked quite well. First you unseal it, fold the card over and place it between your lips as if you were blotting lipstick. Unfortunately it only has one or if you're lucky two applications so I couldn't really test how long it lasted on my lips but it didn't make my lips feel dry or uncomfortable. I am planning on buying one of Charlotte Tilbury's lipsticks although I haven't decided which one to get yet!

Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance (Full Size 40ml for £40 here)
This feels lightweight but it's moisturising enough to use after a shower or bath when you need hydration the most. It also makes my skin feel soft. I also find that a little goes a long way so a bottle would last a while. It's creamy but also a bit greasy and takes awhile to sink in. The main reason why I wouldn't purchase this in full size is the smell! Although it does have some flower and leaf extract it does not smell herbal or of essential oils, it actually smells like it should belong in an industrial factory. Normally I prefer fragrance free products as my skin is very sensitive and fragrance is a common irritant. Unfortunately the smell lingers even after the cream has absorbed into the skin so it's a no from me.

Daisy Dream Marc Jacobs EDT 1.2ml (Full Size 30ml for £42 currently £35.70 here)
This is categorised as a fruity-floral perfume but to me it smells mostly like a sweet floral perfume. This perfume is inspired by 'boundless daisies and blue skies' and it is a clean, fresh scent and the bottle matches the scent exactly. I really like this perfume. The opening notes are blackberry, grapefruit and pear. The middle notes are wisteria, jasmine and lychee. The base notes or dry down consists of white wood, musk and coconut water. I can smell the blackberries, grapefruit, blue wisteria, jasmine and musk. I don't like very sweet scents so the grapefruit balances it and saves the perfume for me. I couldn't detect the coconut at all. While the smell is nice and sweet it's also fairly generic, it doesn't stand out. As the sillage is fairly soft and the smell is pretty inoffensive it would be good to wear at work. It tends to last around 3 hours on me which is OK I guess for an EDT, although I have read reviews of people complaining that for the amount of money this costs the scent should last much longer. Maybe the EDP is the way to go. This is a light floral scent that would be good to wear in the daytime in spring or summer.

16 Valentine's Day Breakfast/ Brunch Ideas

For four of the recipes below you will need a heart shaped cookie cutter (metal is best.) There's a wide selection at the Cake Craft Shop (they even have lip shaped cookie cutters too.) Amazon  has a 12cm heart cookie cutter or you can find some on ebay here.

1. English Cooked Breakfast

If you want to fry heart shaped eggs or insert them into your toast you will need an adjustable metal heart cookie cutters or normal cookie cutters. Homey Oh My shows you how to fry heart shaped eggs.If bacon is the way to your partner's heart then try the heart shaped bacon from The Paper Mama.

Top left: Homey Oh My Top Right: Sainsburys  Bottom Left : Sainsburys Bottom Right: The Paper MamaA

2. Healthy-ish 

Bring out the strawberries! You can add chopped strawberries into your usual oatmeal see here or go all out and carve these strawberry roses which look stunning! Just click on the tutorial by Holly from Spend with Pennies or this step by step picture. Another simple way of cutting hearts from strawberries can be found here (courtesy of Homey Oh My.)  The ice cube strawberries and chocolate from Haley at the Cheap Recipe Blog look impressive and are super easy to do! I'm not sure about keeping the stalk though, it doesn't look as pretty but it does give you something to hold while eating them. If you or your partner hate strawberries but like fruit, then use a metal cookie cutter to cut hearts out of melon slices and fill with berries or other fruit to up your game with minimal effort!

Photo Credit Top Left Spend with Pennies Top Right :Ethan Calabrese Bottom Left: Soulouposeto Bottom Right Cheap Recipe Blog

3. Traditional Sweet Breakfast Classics With A Twist 

If you have a waffle iron hiding in a cupboard that's been sitting there since the novelty wore off then get it out to make some red velvet waffles! Sharon from What the Fork shows you how here. While traditional French toast is just eggs and bread, this banana and chocolate French toast takes it to another level! The recipe is from My Recipes here.  Tonya from The Gunny sack will show you how to make buttermilk pancakes, just stack 'em high and layer them with Nutella and raspberry juice on top. You can also step up your pancake game with these pretty lace pattern hearts, they're just waiting to be Instagram-ed and they look so fun to make! You can see a step by step tutorial for this at A Designer Life.

Photo Credit: Top Left: What The Fork Top Right The Gunny Sack Bottom left A Designer Life Bottom Right My Recipes

                                                                    4. Valentine Treats

Cupcakes are fairly practical to eat in bed and these Martha Stewart chocolate cupcakes  look yummy and you can pipe whatever message you like on them. Truffles are simple to make and these 'red velvet', amaretto, gluten-free ones are perfect for Valentines day (They're a no bake as well.) Pop over to Lazy Cat Kitchen and Ania will show you how to make them. The mini chocolate cheesecakes are also a no bake recipe which you can find at Delish with Rachel Connors. Then just sit back and enjoy the day together drinking these strawberry mimosas by Baking Beauty which you can find here !

Photo Credit Top Left Baking Beauty Top Right Lazy Cat Kitchen Bottom Left:Rachel Conners Bottom Right Martha Stewart