My Little Los Angeles Box June 2017

Hey everyone!

I am so delighted to be back and to be sharing June's box from MLB with you all. I am especially thrilled about this box as I am travelling to LA in October for one of my best friend's wedding and.... I am a bridesmaid! It is soo exciting and I really cannot wait to go; so this box is an extra special one for me. It has definitely got me in that Cali- mood. 

First thing that needs to be addressed is just how beautifully designed this box is (I know I rattle on a lot about the design of the boxes) but the my little box's are always designed so beautifully and would even make a great gift box for a present - which I have actually done before. 

One thing I did notice upon opening the box was that the usual sticker which is found on the outer cardboard box was missing.. I know a sticker is quite a small aspect but its the little things that can make a box sometimes and I enjoy putting these stickers on my laptop so I was a little sad not to see one there.

The contents of the box were tied together with a palm tree designed MLB ribbon which was very cute for the theme of LA and instead of the usual printed card there was a fold out Welcome to LA things to do and see booklet which folds out to reveal a really cute illustrated map of the LA hotspots by Kanako. I love this and just about everywhere on the map are places I want to visit when I am in LA. The pastel shades used in this box are very California dreaming.... 

Lifestyle items

The first of the lifestyle items to be found in the box was a canvas bag in a leafy design which says "Take me Away" on it. I think this could be perfect to be used as a beach bag when I go over to LA; It is a good decent size and I love the print. I may even be tempted to use it before October!

The second of the lifestyle items came in a little paper bag which says "California Dreamin'" on it. Inside the bag there is a very bright green, pink and gold beaded bracelet with neon pink little tassels. Each of the beads on the bracelet is supposed to represent a wish for: love, health and happiness. I think this is most definitely a holiday piece for on the beach... is a little too bright for wearing in dreary Glasgow at the moment. I like this bracelet although would have preferred to see an anklet as I think that is more summery and something we have not seen in a MLB yet.

The final little lifestyle item was just TOO CUTE and I love them! And it is..... Stickers! Yes I do love me some stickers and these are just so sweet! Little symbols of LA as stickers such as "Hotel California", a cactus, surfboard, etc.... Not sure where I will decorate with these yet... Maybe my passport cover for when I am going to LA.

Beauty items

Now for the beauty bag of treats... 

And I must say.... I am a little disappointed that the little drawstring bag which normally contains the items was missing.... Instead we received the items in a paper type bag designed in palm trees. I really hope the draw string bags return as they are so handy to have for travelling and I think they could have come up with a great design for the LA theme. 

The first beauty item was.... (And I am happy to say was not nail polish!) was actually a small travel size 50ml bottle of Palmers Coconut Oil body lotion. I love this product.. it is a bit of a cult product really and the smell of this is divine! It smells like sun in a bottle and I will definitely be using this to make my skin super soft that smells of paradise.

The second beauty item was a Burt's Bees' deep cleansing cream.in 20g. This cream is supposed to be effective in removing make up and dirt and is formulated with Chamomile, Aloe and a hint of menthol known for its cooling and soothing properties - Perfect for the summer when I get a little sun kissed. I have not used many products from Burt's Bees' before but I have heard excellent reviews and I am excited to give this a go.

The last of the beauty items was a Coco Sunrise Hair and Body Oil from My Little Beauty. I love hair and body oils so there is no doubt I will get use of this.. However I just feel this item is too samey to the others. All of the other items are lotions and creams. I think MLB had the opportunity to throw in a really good make up item to tie in with the glitz of LA like a highlighter or something more exciting other than coconut products. None the less the hair and body oil smells incredible - I recently had my hair dyed so this will be perfect for using on the ends of my hair.

Marks out of 10: 8

Favourite item: Bag and stickers

Least Favourite item: Burt's Bees' cleansing cream

So there you have it readers... My review for the June LA box. This box really did not disappoint.. I feel like this box was almost made for me as I have been making so many plans recently for my trip to LA. I just hope in the next box they will include the little details because when they're gone I tend to miss them! Anyone else feel this way??...

Any who I will send you my Au Revoir's for now.. while I go and watch LA LA Land! ahah

A bientot et bisous!

Cheryl xxx

My Little Friday Night Box May 2017

Bonjour mes amis!

I hope you are all well.. I am pleased to share with you the latest offering from My Little Box for May 2017.

This month's box is the theme of Friday night and the box is designed so beautifully! I keep thinking that MLB can't make their boxes any cuter and then they just smash it! The design of these boxes is definitely the best among whats out there in the market right now.

The sticker which was in the inner lid of the outer packaging was so cute and had me singing!

This box anticipates to be a little bundle of fun and I was really intrigued to see what MLB came up with for the theme of Friday night.

I was pleased to see the illustrated card back again and this one was really cute depicting "Four People you meet at every party". I think I would be the Philanthropist - "she's totally broke- and yet there she is at the bar, wallet open, YOLO-style handing out free drinks to everyone you know." Sums me up well! Always broke but still manage a night out!

Now.. on to the contents of the box... The first item I had a look at was a coral coloured box which says "Shake your bow tie". This item is something I have never came across before and the concept behind it is rather quite interesting! Its a bow tie for your bra - the idea is that you loop it on to the back of your bra so it sits visibly over the clasp. This is best to be worn when wearing something backless so that the bow can be seen. I really like the concept of this and is something very original; I myself do not own many backless tops or dresses but I am sure I can find a way to make it work. Any way to make a bra look a little more appealing and cheekily seductive is a win for me.

Check out my instagram (cheryl_cinnamon) soon for some photos of the bow in action!

The next item which I am in LOVE with is a set of 4 cork coasters that have been beautifully painted in pastel shades and in geometric prints. These remind me of something I could find in Ikea and have a Scandi feel to them. I can see how these are tying in with the theme of a Friday night because of course the drinks have to sit somewhere and what could be better than these little cuties - I already have my set out on my coffee tables and I just love how they look.

The next of the lifestyle items was in a cute little package which says "Love triangle" on it. The item inside is a beautiful triangle geometric hairpin. I have seen a few hairpins like this one but in different shapes like a heart, etc and really wanted to get myself one so I am delighted to have received this and could definitely see me wearing it on a Friday night out. Tres chic!

Now on to the beauty bag of goodies... This months little fabric bag was relatively plain in its design and simply had spots and my little box all over it. The first item I had a look at was a small spray called Surf infusion. This product is an oil and salt-infused spray for soft sea-tossed waves with sheen.The size of this product is quite small at 45ml. The scent of the spray is pleasing and fresh; I have yet to try this product but I am looking forward to trying it out, With summer upon us I am going to wear my hair more wavy at times and embrace my wavy hair for a change and hopefully this spray will tame the frizz a little and give me some "sea-tossed waves" (as promised) :P

The next of the beauty items I am sad to say is.... another.... nail polish. I rarely have criticism for MLB but you must stop with the nail polishes! Its almost in every second box we are getting one. It was just recently that we received a nail polish in the no filter March box. I quite like the shade of this polish in a soft coral colour. This polish is by the brand nailmatic varnishes which I have not heard from but it looks promising, I will give it a go...

The last of the beauty items was an eyeliner pencil from My Little Beauty brand which I am not really too fussed about to be honest. I wear mainly liquid liner and don't think that I will get much use out of this so not too excited about this. Nice product - just not for me.

So there you have it... Another month,, another box.

I have seen a few hints about June's box and I am veryy excited about it!! Think its gonna be a good one.

This was not the most exciting box for me.. I preferred the lifestyle items as I feel the beauty ones have let it down a little.

Favourite item: Hairpin and coasters

Least Favourite: Nail polish

Marks out of 10: 7

A big merci for reading this all you lovely readers! 

Until next time....

A bisous et bientot!

Cheryl x

Happy Fridaaay!