0 I bet you've never been jealous of someone else's post before

My mail has just been delivered, which at two in the afternoon isn't unusual for the Royal Mail, but it contained a couple of surprises. I have really bad impulse control at the moment since I spend the majority of my day alone, dog-sitting, and in my pyjamas in front of a computer; so a few days ago I asked my dad to take my bank card and only give it me back if I'm leaving the house. Some of my outstanding purchases have yet to arrive - a couple of Threadless shirts. a camera tripod - but this morning I received a long black cardboard tube, and a smaller bottle-heavy packet. I wasn't expecting them, because I completely forgot about the other impulsive thing I do - enter competitions.

Revlon UK were giving Facebook fans the chance to win their new Nearly Naked foundation along with an art print. I entered and promptly forgot, but I'm glad I did because the smooth line art work is both lovely and massive - it's more poster than print. 

I opted for the Ivory shade, and it's pretty much a solid match. It might be a little too warm a tone for me, but this was the palest one I think. To be honest, it doesn't make much difference once you start to blend it, as it stays true to it's name - it's dewy, smooth, and barely there. I'll probably use it as an alternative to my BB cream, if I'm doing a full face of make-up for a night out rather than just everyday.

My other surprise was actually less of a surprise, and really more of an eagerly awaited gift from Not Another Bill. Its a ten-vial Penhaligon's scent library, along with a beautiful pocket square. When I lived in London, I would walk past their Covent Garden store and stare lustfully in at all the bottles, thinking about how I'd never be able to afford anything from them, and would die a lonely bland-smelling woman. You have no idea how excited I was when I read they'd partnered up with Not Another Bill; there'll be a follow up post where I go through all the vials like a basset hound with internet access and post my thoughts, so stay tuned.

This is a pocket square, which means I now have an excuse to start wearing pocket squares.

If you haven't already signed up for Not Another Bill, I really recommend it - you get a month free during the first few months, and its £17/month afterwards. Everything from the packaging to the mystery product is exquisite. So far I've received everything from a model of a small boat to a slingshot I had to build myself, a strange felt bowl, morse code jewellery, and a fine art print that now sits on my mantelpiece. They partner up with some great people, including a previous project with Tatty Devine which I sadly missed out on, but if there's anything that really catches your eye you can usually buy it afterwards in their store.