I dropped them an email and they have kindly sponsored me by sending me some brand new marker goodies to use on my upcoming projects! They totally spoilt me and I can't thank them enough! 

I couldn't believe my eyes when I opened my Graphicsdirect.co.uk package as they had included the Windsor & Newton Student designer marker set which I've had my eye on for ages!! 

This set is just incredible not only for its shade range but also the handy carry case included in the set which acts as a pen stand is just...AMAZING! It's currently available on their website for only £37.93 reduced from £49.99!! Which for those of you who know how expensive individual markers are to buy at £2.50 a pop...this works out at £1.58 each. Bargain! 

This set has a beautiful selection of brights, neon's and a few pastels which for me was perfect as my marker collection so far surprisingly lacks bright shades.

The back of the case also has a pocket for extra pens or erasers OR a place to store your shade swatch cards, which is what I'm using mine for.

Graphics Direct also included one of their A4 marker pads which makes such a huge difference to my illustrations.  The clarity and the fact that it's bleed proof makes my job a lot easier when it comes to heavy shading. Other artist pads tend to flake and peel on me when they get saturated in colour whereas this pad doesn't at all. It's such good quality. The only downside to this type of pad for me is that I can't keep all of my illustrations together once I've finished a page as it's not staple or ring bound which I prefer. But that's personal preference not a negative of graphics direct. 

The prices on Graphicsdirect.co.uk really cater to students and freelancers as quality pads and markers rarely come cheap. Their A4 pads are only £2.88 Inc vat which is so so affordable for the excellent quality of the bleed proof paper. 

They also specialise in kits for all different further education courses. These range from architect kits, graphic design kits and even Art Foundation course kits which would have come in so handy when I purchased supplies for my course. To have the kit all ready and available to purchase from one store at a super affordable price is such a great reason to purchase from Graphicsdirect.co.uk 

Have you ordered from Graphics Direct already? Id love to know which pro marker shade is your favourite in the comments below ✏

Don't forget to check out my latest Illustrations on my instagram and Facebook pages and also follow Graphics Direct social sites to be first to know about offers, competitions and new products!

*This post is sponsored by Graphicsdirect.co.uk and items featured where sent for consideration of review. However all opinions are my own and 100% honest.  I don't recommend products from brands unless I have fully tried and tested their products and totally LOVE them.

The chocolates inside this beautifully packaged box are seriously the most luxurious chocolates out there and I promise your other half will be smitten with this gift..and you of course! You get 24 chocolates inside each box, the perfect amount to share...if you want to!



You can choose from Earnings, Necklace or a Ring and also leave any preferences like style, fav colours etc in the order box on their website. The quality of the jewelry is so nice and not cheap at all! Although the earnings in this box were valued at £20 they look so much more expensive. They are 925 sterling silver so don't make your ears green or itchy which is always a plus as I find most earnings do. You can feel just by the weight alone that the jewelry quality is fantastic!

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I was so wowed by the BlueSky Colour Changing gel polish in the shade Bubblez, I sent them an emailing stating how much I loved their innovative new gel polishes and was totally blown away when they sent me their new Double Denim collection of gel polishes, their base and top coats and two of the colour changing gel polishes to review.

The Double Denim collection is stunning!! With a selection of blue denim shades and 3 complimentary shades to accent them, you really can mix up your nails this summer! 

'Jeans are an all-season staple in anyone’s wardrobe. Now that summer is in full swing, you’ll probably get to wear out more of your favorite denim. Bold, eye-catching and stunning gel colours, our Double Denim Summer Collection fits perfectly those summer outfits that make you look so fabulous. Get the perfect denim statement for a monochromatic or mix-match looks that looks fantastic!'

My favourite shades for summer out of the double denim collection have to be the Demon Sparkle and Powder Puff. These are just so pretty in the sun! They have a very finely milled glitter fleck to them which I absolutely adore. I do like Electricity and Deep Sea but these shades for me are more autumnal shades which will look perfect with my winter denim fashion.

Lemon Sorbet looks incredible on the first day but after a day it starts to look more on the green lime side of yellow which can look a little off. For me it's not bright enough to be a neon yellow but then not pastel enough to be a Sorbet inspired yellow. But that's my personal honest opinion, I wouldn't want this shade on my nails for 2 weeks, but its perfect for a one night 'matching your outfit' type of situation. 

What Makes Us Love Bluesky Gel Polish?

♥ Hard as nails high gloss finish.

♥ Lasts up to 14 days.

♥ Cures with UV or LED lamp. It’s your choice!

♥ Over 500 amazing colours to choose from.

♥ Will not damage your nails

♥ High quality gel nail polish at a fantastic price!

I'm also unfortunately not too keen on Java Latte but each to their own, somebody else might love it! But for my skin tone it just washes me out and looks a bit bland.

The BlueSky colour changing gel polish is the bomb!! The bright fascia pink is the temperature colour changing polish in the shade Bubblez and the lighter pink is the sunlight colour change polish in the shade pinch of peach. These are a whole load of fun as they change so quickly and back again, it really is fascinating to watch.

As you can see from the images below when Bubblez is hot it turns the polish totally opaque white with glitter flecks. But as soon as your cold it changes to a bright fascia pink which is so pretty! It's fun to wash your hands when wearing Bubblez as generally they are white as normal body temperature is quite warm, well mine is anyway. But run your hand under the cold tap and they are pink again! I was fascinated by this fast innovative formula.

I haven't got a good picture of Pinch of peach in action but if you follow me on Snapchat or instagram then you'll see a short clip of the colour changing when exposed to sunlight! The peachy pink shade is really unusual and unlike any pink polish I've used before!

I find it's a really complimentary shades on many skin tones and when it turns purple in sunlight it's even more stunning with the glitter throughout it.

BlueSky also sent me their base & top coats for the perfect manicure from start to finish. The BlueSky  nail polish I've found does last a good 10 days without any chipping at all but as I work such a manual job the 2 weeks chip free is a stretch but it's so pretty that I dont mind redoing it touching up a few nails. My thumbs and fore finger along the edges normally chip first. I use the Bluesky Gel Wipe Pads which are nail cleanser pad that are an essential part of any gel manicure ensuring a shiny, glossy finished look that will make your gel finish last longer. The finish on my nails is beautifully shiny! 

*This post contains products sent for consideration of review. All opinions are 100% my own and honest.