Street & Rail

Your smile is the first thing that people will see. Being self conscious about an instinctual reaction and expression of happiness is the last thing you want, especially when all eyes are on you!

With a few special events coming up and plenty of things to worry about, my cheesy grin was not going to be one of them was. While I might not have the straightest teeth, they sure are pearly white thanks to Smile Brilliant!

I tried a few whitening products and while they have worked well, they've probably not achieved that glowing white I was looking for. First was whitening strips and although convenient to carry around they tend to slide in your mouth and not hold product in well. Next was the swabs. These I liked, gentile on my teeth and easy to transport but not the bright white I was after. Then Smile Brilliant!

They contacted me just before Christmas, always a little apprehensive in my approach to whitening, I thoughtful I would give it a go. They provide a casting set so the whitening moulds exactly match your teeth! Loved this bit and casting wasn’t as tricky as I thought it might be, although I would leave the mould in my mouth a little longer the necessary if I did it again. This ones probably as good as Tooth Whitening Gel from the dentists office but from the comfort and convenience of home… or wherever you might be whitening. I found this one easy to use and even easier to fit in around my evening routine (this one also helps with night-time snacking, of which I have a definite problem ;P)

Based in the US, my kit took some time to arrive but it was shipped over the holidays so the postman had a little catching up to do. The impression trays however came pretty quick ;) I struggled with serve sensitivity which I haven't experienced before. Also unlike any of the other products, they also provide a desensitizing gel that not only removes the sensitivity but also prevents further staining.

Quite a commitment, but nothing worth it comes easy. And what a difference it makes. It's like having a completely new smile!

To make it that bit easier, I have teamed up with Smile Brilliant to be able to offer you not only 15% off all of their products but the chance to win $149 Smile Brilliant credit!

COUPON & GIVEAWAY//

15% off coupon code: streetandrail15

Giveaway: www.smilebrilliant.com/g/streetandrail

The giveaway is for a $149 Smile Brilliant credit.

It is open for 1 week (7 days from this post going Live) and open to USA, UK, Australia and Canadian residents.

- Be sure to apply with your emails and you could be the lucky Winner!!

Good Luck Guys - Get entering

Tan xx

*Sponsored Post in collaboration with Smile Brilliant

Fragrance is a funny thing.

Our smell is a sense intrinsically linked to our memories, it’s no surprise that just one whiff and WHAM! you are instantly back to a distant memory, a place once lost in time. Transported 10 years in a matter of mere seconds by the scents that tell the story of your life.

That being said, fragrance hold such importance. The scent you leave behind is almost like a signature. Uniquely you. It cam sometimes says a lot more about you and your personal style than clothing and accessories!

Very loyal when it comes to fragrance, I hold on tight to my old favourites and find myself reaching out of the same scents day in day out like a second skin. Still, there’s something refreshing and uplifting when you find yourself a new favourite scent! You simply feel.. New!

I recently discovered Marc Jacobs Decadence. Velvet in texture, it presents a sensual mix of amber tones and wood spices. Something about this incredibly bold and sophisticated fragrance has truly captured me! That being said, it’s a scent that took me a while to find, so here's some tips to find yours….

GO BARE //

There’s nothing harder than choosing a fragrance when you’re already wearing one! Scents so easily mix and it’s hard enough to smell scents pat aromas already in store let alone being mixed up in notes of a fragrance you are already wearing. This also means you can easily try perfumes if you think you’ve found something you like

BE CHOOSEY //

Fragrance shopping is best done with a game plan. Head out with an idea of a what scents you plan on sampling! More often than not even if sampling 3/4, all the smells eventually blend into one. It took me a few goes, in and out of different shops to find this decadent little number.

TAKE TESTERS //

Wherever possible, take testers. Spray fragrances on different days, see how they wear throughout the day! There's nothing that annoys me more in a fragrance than one that costs a bomb and lingers for seconds before somehow evaporating into thin air. You will also find that perfumes sit and smell different on people. This is because of the unique mix of chemicals and pH balances in your skin. Also, make a rash decision without trying and you could be left feeling nauseous every time you try and wear it.

Found a fragrance you adore. Please share, I’m always looking for more?!

Tan xx