February 2012
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November 2011
3 posts
WIN:- Grease the Game & Zumba Fitness 2 →
Something a little different here on Oh! Panda today. I am a keen gamer and my fiancé is an even bigger gaming geek! I have always enjoyed gaming (my Dad’s ZX Spectrum was my first venture into…
Do you want to be a Häagen-Dazs Taste Tester? →
I was recently invited to become part of the Häagen-Dazs Loves Members Club. I am still not entirely sure what it will entail (although I hear rumours of free ice cream!) I thought I would share…
I'm alive... →
11 days since I moved and finally we have the interwebz! I have been struggling through using my Blackberry to check e-mails but it really is quite an arduous task. If you have tried contacting me…
October 2011
5 posts
Halloween - Beauty Gets Spooky! →
Halloween is this Monday and I thought I would share some of the awesomely ghoulish themed beauty items that have been brought out to celebrate this spooky occasion.
Pumpkin Knot…
Tokidoki Barbie - A Big Fuss Over Nothing? →
As a child I was never one to lust after Barbie and Sindy. The only Barbie/Sindy related toys I had were given to me second-hand. As a child I liked the creative stuff, going out collecting leaves…
A little update & some beauty purchases. →
I have been very quite since coming back from holiday, not intentionally but I’ve had a lot on my plate. We have found a place (renting) and have put a holding deposit down. We now have to have…
Real Bodycare - Rosehip & Shea Skin Cream -... →
Thank you to everyone that entered and thank you to Real Bodycare for the chance to host the giveaway. The winner of the large tub of Rosehip & Shea Skin Cream is… Natasha Areena …
Kleenex Facial Cleansing Range - Overview and... →
This September Kleenex released their new skincare range. Yup, Kleenex, the tissue people. Back in the 1920’s their tissues were used for removing makeup and for removing…
September 2011
16 posts
Tips & Tricks from Dainty Bits (Guest Blogger) →
I’m going to be coming home tomorrow, I really hope I’ve had a nice and not too cold or rainy week… Last, but by no means least, Stacie from Dainty Bits gives us some of her best beauty tips and…
Autumnal Ombre Nails (Guest Blogger) →
By now I will have my tent set up and probably had a yummy cooked breakfast. The plan is to be doing some nice coastal walking, of course it could be pissing it down, in which case you will find me…
Peter Thomas Roth Skin Care at Hilton Hotels -... →
The chances of me ever staying at a Hilton hotel are slim to none so when asked if I would like a chance to try the new range of toiletries that the Hilton will be offering their guests, I jumped at…
Sophia's 4 Most Worn Lipsticks (Guest Blogger) →
While I am away, camping in what is probably cold, wet and borderline arctic conditions I thought I would give the chance to let few other bloggers post here on Oh! Panda. The first post is from…
Pevonia Botanica Dry Oil Body Moisturiser - Review →
I was quite excited to be given the chance to try this dry body oil moisturiser. I am normally a cream moisturiser user and the few oils I’ve tried in the past have left me feeling greasy…
LP Skin Therapy Overnight Replenish Cream - Review →
I didn’t know there was a vitamin F. A little further research tells me that vitamin F’s are essential fatty acids and although originally called vitamin F, in 1930 they were deemed to be…
Real Bodycare - Rosehip & Shea Skin Cream -... →
Earlier this month I posted about some awesome creams I was given a chance to try. These were from Real Bodycare and they are beautiful, natural creams - with only four ingredients! Having tried…
Treating Acne: Prescription, Over the Counter, Off... →
Most of us suffer from the odd spot from time to time. It is a natural occurrence and in the grand scheme of things is nothing to lose sleep about, it can be dealt with swiftly and with little…
Elemis - Think Pink Beauty Kit →
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Elemis have pledged to donate £10,000 to Breast Cancer Care and are releasing this awesome little beauty kit in way of support of the very…
Going to University & Freshers Week →
Image from weheartit.com I started Uni in September 2006. It was the most exciting time of my life. Ever since I was a young girl I always assumed I would go on to university and…
Longleat Safari Park →
Last week I went to Longleat Safari Park. I have wanted to go for years. I love zoos and safari parks and I am a big fan of the TV series, Animal Park, that follows around the lives of the animals…
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What is the funniest Youtube video you have seen...
I only recently came across this… but I have already watched it too many times - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5xebCq6lfk&NR=1 Play
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Sonic or Mario?
Sonic - although the I prefer the old style Sonic…
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NOTD: Pink with Grey Polka Dots (with dotting... →
After being completely inspired by cutepolish over on You Tube (I need Nyan Cat Nails in my life!) I invested in some bargain dotting tools from ebay. Mine came as a pack of five and was…
Folksy Finds - Four →
With the prospect of being in our own place this side of Christmas being quite a real one I found myself browsing Folksy for some homely little items… It would be rude not to share wouldn’t it?!
August 2011
4 posts
Blogging Talk: Centralising Page Tabs in Blogger -... →
After asking on Twitter if people would find some short basic tutorials on little things you can do to tweak your blog I got a resounding yes. Much of the time, it is only a little bit of coding…
Nail Rock - Nail Wraps →
I have a confession… I was sent these months ago and I was so excited to try them and did them straight away and loved them. I then let time go by and completely forgot to blog about them,…
Elemis S.O.S. Emergency Cream Review →
The first time I used this cream I didn’t read the instructions. I slathered it all over my face (I generally have quite bad skin) and within about 10 mins my face was red raw, it stung,…
I've been busy guest blogging! →
I’ve had the pleasure to guest blog on a few blogs recently and I just thought I’d share the links with you… Oh! Panda on Get Lippie - Love Your Lips Oh! Panda on Kat’s Beauty Reviews - …
July 2011
6 posts
E.L.F Haul and First Impressions →
E.L.F always have some offer or discount going on and for the last month I have been wanting to make the most of them to buy a few pieces, but typically all the items I wanted have been out of…
Ciaté's Ultimate Summer Gift →
I’ve rambled on about Ciaté a fair few times and I really rate their nail varnish. I love the application, the range of colours and the longevity. If I am looking for a new shade of polish, Ciaté…
The Happy News & Gratuitous Cat Post →
Oh hello there! I am in a rather good mood, not only do I have festival fun to look forward to this week/weekend (and I really am looking forward to it, three of my favourite bands are playing and…
Sharing Some Blog Love →
I have found a plethora of beautifully amazing blogs the last few weeks. I have hunted high and low for new, different and refreshing blogs and asked for some recommendations for some new reads over…
And the winner is... →
Sorry it’s taken me so long to get around to announcing the winner of the John Frieda 3 Day Straight, I’ve been pretty busy lately (this weekend I went to Wireless, post to come soon!) So, using…
June 2011
10 posts
Lux De Ville →
After reading about Ms Wedgie’s gorgeous new bag over at Vaguely in Vogue I got perusing the Lux De Ville website. I am seriously lusting after some of these babies. Paul’s Boutique, eat your…
Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation →
Illamasqua have recently launched a new foundation, the Skin Base Foundation. I am itching to give this one a go because I adore their Rich Liquid Foundation. The foundation…
An Introduction to Windows Live Writer →
At the back end of last year I discovered Windows Live Writer and I have never looked back. Following the recent #bbloggers chat on ‘Time Management’ and the tweets I often see of people venting…
Festival Guide 2011: Lush - Solid Perfume (Ladyboy... →
This review is part of the Oh! Panda Festival Guide 2011 series of posts! Solid perfumes, what a nifty little creation. These little beauties are small enough to drop into your bag,…
Festival Guide 2011: Survival Guide →
Image from weheartit.com Music Festivals can provide awesome opportunities to see bands you might normally have a chance to see. Just because you friend doesn’t…
Festival Guide 2011: Band Interview - You Animals →
You Animals are (from left to right) Ryan, Liza, Mark, Matt, Martin and Stuart.
Comprising of six members of indeterminate relationship (Brothers? Sisters? Lovers?), You Animals mash guitars…
Festival Guide 2011: Band Interview - Thrill... →
In 2010 Thrill Collins played over 100 shows in 11 countries in a bid to promote the genre the world seemingly forgot: skiffle. Anyone can play an instrument and the boys are confident…
Festival Guide 2011: Jenn from Beauty Bloggings →
Jenn from Beauty Bloggings is her to give her answers and thoughts on the festival season. I am a recently new reader of Jenn’s but I have to say I love a blog that has big, clear…
Festival Guide 2011: The Fashion Guide →
Festival fashion gets a lot of people excited. For many, it can be a chance to dress differently for the weekend as you are in your own little world for a few days, a world where for…
May 2011
23 posts
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Festival Guide 2011 - Set Two
Festival Guide 2011 - Set Two by thismodernpanda featuring a lace racerback tankAlexander McQueen lace racerback tank 228 GBP - farfetch.com Rebecca Minkoff summer short $228 - rebeccaminkoff.com Glass bead necklace $50 - unique-vintage.com 2028 Jewelry silver earring $18 - 1928.com Hair bow accessory $14 - topshop.com barbour barbour Womens Town And Country Black Wellies 59 GBP - vanmildert.com
Green People: Organic Young - Foaming Face Wash →
This review is part of the Oh! Panda Festival Guide 2011 series of posts!
OY! (Organic Young) is a range of products from Green People especially designed for younger…
Festival Guide 2011: An Introduction →
Oh! Panda’s Festival Guide 2011 series starts tomorrow. I will be bringing you around a fortnight of posts (daily!) that will help get you get ready for the festival season. I will be…
Liz Earle – Botanical Essence EDP No1 →
My initial thoughts on receiving this was that it wasn’t really my kind of thing, although I love the use of plants, herbs and natural products in beauty products, when it comes to…
Celebrity Style Inspiration →
I am not one that really has celebrity role models. I look at female celebrities and although I can appreciate them, I don’t lust after their qualities and just because XYZ uses a certain product,…