A Goodbye...

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When this blog first started two years ago, the day I got home after my last GCSE exam, I did not ever think I'd be writing this post. Heck, it wasn't until this summer that I really thought it may be time. Don't get me wrong, I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of this incredible blogging community. We have created a place on the internet where a bunch of people with a common interest can come together, from the comfort of their own homes to be in an environment where there is no judgement. Here we can all just be friends, support each other and be happy.

After that little ramble about only some of the many incredible benefits of being part of this lovely community, it does sound kind of stupid to even be thinking of leaving. Yet, the time has come for me to step away from the blog, as I don't believe I will have enough time to truly give it my all (with uni starting in a few weeks). I will, of course, still be present on social media (i.e. Twitter).

BerryBloomXO has been an incredibly fun project to work on, becoming committed to post a few times a week, and having wonderful opportunities like attending events, working with brands, interacting with people and reading such lovely comments are things that I will always remember. I hope you have enjoyed all that BBXO has had to offer.

Thank you for making my time as a blogger incredibly rewarding (we surpassed 100,000 views last month!), fun, and a great experience. Who knows? Maybe I won't be able to stay away for too long - haha! Either way, just remember I am beyond grateful of your support throughout this journey.

Farewell.

Peel Off Deep Sea Face Mask | BEAUTY

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"if you find you have an issue with large pores, with regular use ...you will see them become smaller"

I love a good face mask. You'd think that they're just for slumber parties and to make you feel like you're a bit of an alien - who knew they actually help the skin?! *shock, horror*

Giveaway: FREE Pair of Stylish Glasses and 5 vouchers!

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Well, there's a first time for everything and why not make TODAY the first time for a GIVEAWAY?!
Okay, I've never done this before but I thought I should! I really wanted to thank you for reading the blog and took this opportunity to do so.

About two weeks ago, I posted a Relaxing/Lazy/Sick Day To-Do List/Must-Haves (wow that's a lot of slashes and hyphens), where I posted a picture of me with a pair of glasses:

Well, now you have a chance to own the same style of glasses or choose from any of the classics (click HERE to view)...

They will come with 2 cases, a cleaning cloth and, obviously: the glasses! All expenses are covered so it's completely FREE for you! They can be altered to your prescription (zero - 1.5 powered lens)  - if you don't wear glasses, then you can get the zero powered!

All you have to do is follow this blog and choose the pair you want (from here).
Then follow this to enter:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Remember, even if you don't win this, you can still get a pair free with your first purchase.

So, I hope you find a style you like, and remember you can win 10 extra entries EACH day if you tweet the giveaway!

It's open until midnight of the 8th of February 2014 - I will announce and contact the winners by the 10th of February.

Good Luck!

Motivation Monday: Lizzie Velasquez

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It's yet another Monday and I thought I'd give you a little inspiration for the week ahead, this time in form of a video!

Well, this video I saw last week and tweeted about it. I thought it was so inspirational and since then Lizzie has gotten super famous, so you may have heard of her! She was called 'Worlds Ugliest Woman' by strangers and somebody put a video of her on the internet with over 4 million views, she was strong and didn't let this bring her down. I thought this was amazing, because if that was me I know that I would shatter. I just wouldn't know what to do.

She is such an inspiration and makes us realise that we really are beautiful no matter what we look like on the outside. It's personality that counts and your looks are not what completely defines you.

I think she is gorgeous and her personality shines! Plus she has amazing hair!

So, tell me: What defines you, or what's your favourite thing about you? 

London City Lights - Holiday Festivities in full blast!

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Being it less than ONE WEEK before christmas, it is officially Christmas Week! Hence proving why I have let out two other Christmas Posts this week! One being some festive spirit and another being outfit ideas! Who isn't hurrying around searching for the perfect presents, admiring the beautiful scenes in town - so find the perfect outfit for the parties can be made easier with those ideas!

Anyway, so like I had just mentioned, part of the Christmas Spirit is admiring the festive spirit in town.. so with that I thought I'd share my town with you!

So, if you follow my twitter then you may have seen me mention that I went to the city one Friday night and had so much fun… so obviously I took some pictures:

This was Oxford Street! The bobbles looked so lovely and I like the way the bus is in this image! Really brings out the idea of our beautiful city of London! 

Piccadilly Circus: There's a SNOWGLOBE around the statue! What a cool idea, hey? You may have read this post where I met Nick Clegg, well, I went there then and it looks totally different! The christmas atmosphere changes a lot! 

Look at the Christmas Tree!!

 We stumbled across a Christmas Market and obviously had to have some Roasted Chestnuts! They burnt some, but it was fun none-the-less!

 Also, I had a chocolate covered apple!

As for my bedroom, I have christmas lights behind my bedstead and tinsel wrapped around it! Not shown in the picture is a snowman teddy (called Mr. Chilly, FYI) and 3 christmas candles!

 Finally, the CHRISTMAS TREE!

So tell me, how has your city decorated for Christmas, or how have you? 

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Sponsored posts and links are accepted as long as they fit in with the concept of the blog.

If you’d like to submit articles, please contact if there is a ‘budget for blogs’ or something offered in return, as a lot of work is put into the blog to just give away space on it. I hope you understand.

Samples for review are also welcomed, so e-mail me and we shall see what we can do.

Giveaways can also be run on the blog, just contact me via email and we can discuss this.

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BerryBloomXO is a PR friendly site. BBXO does include sponsored post and products sent by firms, yet you will know as these posts have 3 asterisks (***) at the end (as of July 2015). Even if the products are sent or the post is sponsored, my 100% honest opinions will be written and never will I accept payment to say something I do not believe in. You have my word.