I was their sleeping beauty!

Advantages: Clean and tidy and very friendly.
Disadvantages: No restaurant.

...Around four months ago I travelled to London to do a photo shoot, I was very excited as I had been out of modelling for a while but I was also very nervous as I had not worked with the photographer before and was staying in a hotel I had never used before also. The shoot went very well and the hotel I stayed in was beautiful so all was good in the end. The hotel in question was the Sleeping Beauty Hotel; Ciao has called it the sleeping beauty motel but it was definitely hotel on the brochure, anyway never mind. The hotel is situated in Leyton which is in the East of London, so not a hotel you would be likely to use for a typical sightseeing holiday to London as you are well away from the attractions. Nearby the hotel is a KFC, a Wetherspoon`s bar, a Tesco store and a closed down Woolworths, so nothing too exciting but this was...

candy-pink 29.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sleeping Beauty Motel, London

Sleeping Beauty

Advantages: Wonderful songs, great animation
Disadvantages: More for the girls!

...A beautiful Disney film. I have to say, I could really feel the Disney magic and charm when I watched this film. I absolutely love it, it is a timeless classic. It has a wonderful soundtrack which was adapted from the Tchaikovsky score and classic Disney songs that everyone knows the words to! The story revolves around the Princess Aurora, who at her birth receives presents from the good fairies of wit and beauty, but the wicked fairy who is angry at not being invited to the birth puts an enchantment on the Princess that she will prick her finger on a spindle on reaching adulthood and die. Although the spell can't be reversed, the good fairies manage to alter the spell so that she won't die, but fall in to a deep sleep until awoken by the kiss of a Prince. Of course, she pricks her finger on a spindle, despite the Kingdom burning...

ivytoad 15.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of Sleeping Beauty (DVD)

Sleeping Sound

Advantages: everything
Disadvantages: none apart from hard to open loll

...Well you are going to start seeing quite a few reviews of Barbie products from me, as my as my daughter has quite a collection, every time she sees something Barbie I have to buy it. So when she asked for this doll how could I refuse? The doll came neatly packaged, and very presentable; the only problem I had was with getting the doll out of the box loll. Now I know that sounds stupid, but the amount of things they tie them to the box with is very frustrating, it took me about 15 minutes just to get everything out loll. So in the box the doll came complete in a beautiful long dress, also wearing a tiara. The box also came complete with a tiara for my daughter to wear, and also a classical music cd that has never been played loll. My daughter loves this doll, and will play with it for hours, she loves brushing her hair, and just...

kineticspade 14.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Mattel Barbie Princess - Sleeping Beauty

Beauty Sleep in a Bottle

Advantages: Easy to blend, natural looking, lightweight, gives skin a healthy glow
Disadvantages: No SPF, only comes in 5 shades, takes ages to set

...Sleep Effect is one of the first ones (out of 21) that has a shade that suits me. There are three reasons why have been looking for a new foundation (apart from curiosity). Firstly I decided last year that I would be better off with an oil free foundation. I have oily skin and I hoped an oil free foundation would combat the issue I have with shine and my foundation melting, and hopefully stop me from having breakouts. Secondly I am getting married next May and I need a foundation that will last all day without sliding off, will cover all my imperfections and generally make me look perfect but at the same time natural (quite a big ask). And thirdly, and currently the most urgent reason, L'Oreal have discontinued Translucide, so I have to find a replacement whether I like it or not. This is not as easy as it sounds because I have very pale...

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Review of Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Effect Foundation

A Pretty Purple Sleep Inducer!

Advantages: Does actually help me sleep, smells gorgeous, pretty bottle
Disadvantages: Looks as if it may have been discontinued :o(

...Well once again I?ve been quite rubbish and have been neglecting you all so I apologise for that. Things have been mega busy over the past few weeks and it?s been hard to find the time to do everything so I had to put review writing on the back burner for a little while. I have a bit of time spare today though so I thought I?d write a review this time on Virgin Vie Dream Spa Sleeping Beauty Pillow Mist. I can sometimes struggle to get to sleep, not always (thank goodness) but occasionally I just find that I can?t drop off which then means I lay there for ages getting frustrated at my intermittent insomnia while my husband snores next to me. I know there are many herbal remedies on the market that claim they will help you sleep but I prefer not to take pills really. Previously I had a spray from the Sleep range at Avon which you...

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Review of Virgin Vie Dream Spa - Sleeping Beauty Pillow Mist

MY LITTLE BEAUTY

Advantages: Instantaneous results, youthful, radiant, vibrant skin
Disadvantages: The price and perhaps the packaging

...lack of sleep. The following day one of my friends looked gorgeous, totally radiant, fresh, revitalised and youthful despite the antics that she'd engaged in the previous evening. I asked her how she managed to look so fantastic and she put it down to her "miracle beauty product" Clarin's Beauty-Flash Balm. The name rang some bells in my hung-over stupor and on returning home I investigated the contents of the pink box and lo and behold discovered a 15ml version of the product in question and resolved to try it out at the earliest possible opportunity. Clarin's packaging is pretty standard and I have to confess that I find it rather dull and lacklustre - white boxes with red text always containing French and English product names. I guess Clarin's sell by reputation rather than by marketing gimmicks such as packaging and from...

fantasybeliever 24.09.2005 · Read review
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Review of Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

Sleeping Beauty: Immortal Classic

Advantages: Moral Theme (Courage, Valiance, Love, Power of good to overcome evil destiny)
Disadvantages: Too much focus on female prototypes (mother, daughter, good fairies, evil witch fairy)

...Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" is a classical movie that revives both Grimm's Story and Tchaikovsky's musical at the same time. Story: --------- It brings the narrative of Aurora, the princess destined to death at her 16th birthday by an evil fairy. Appalled by the inevitable curse, one of the good fairies alters this fate into a state slumber until Aurora's charming prince gives her the kiss of true love. Only then, Aurora revives and lives with her charming happily ever after. Themes: -------------- This Disney classic is vivant with themes and moral lessons. One of them is the power of man/woman to change destiny through courage, perseverance and true love. Moreover, all these immortal themes are presented in a fun, colorful and exciting way. Music: ----------- The background music in this movie is a part...

Mrs.Nadine 30.07.2005 (06.09.2005) · Read review
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Review of Sleeping Beauty (Animated) (Deluxe Collector's Edition) (DVD)

The sleeping beauty effect!

Advantages: smoothing, awakening, good texture..everything for me!
Disadvantages: only 5 colours mean it's not the right shade for everyone

...with that caked on effect - it's very much improving rather than totally covering. It made my skin feel soft, and very smooth - I do have the odd blemish but it in no way made them appear worse than they are, as is the case with some foundations. Removal: I just use face wash, it comes off easily - I'm sure the same would apply to those using liquid cleanser or a face wipe. A quick story: At my old Saturday job I used to start at midday. This is by no means early but believe me, if your me and you've had a heavy night you tend to look slightly rough whatever time it is! My supervisor often used to comment on this look that I had going (also known as, I don't care, I only get paid £3.81 an hour, I don't need to look good). Anyway, one Saturday when I'd just got this foundation, I'd not gone to sleep till around 6 that morning...

niamh1988 04.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Bourjois 10hr Sleep Effect Foundation Rose Clair

A Beautiful Dream

Advantages: Has all the old-fashioned romantic charm
Disadvantages: Villain might be a little too scary for kids

...Sleeping Beauty is probably my favourite Disney cartoon of all time. Some people might find it a tad bit old fashioned but that is what makes the movie so beautiful. In honour of their newborn daughter, King Stephen and his Queen had invited the whole kingdom and guests from distant lands to a feast in their castle. Unfortunately, they struck Maleficent, a witch, out of their VIP list. Suffering from a bruised ego, Maleficent decided to gatecrash the party and put a curse on the baby. Before Princess Aurora reaches her 16th birthday, she will die by a prick from a poisoned spinning wheel. Luckily for the royal couple, they had invited 3 good fairies - Flora, Fauna and Merryweather. Although their magic are no match for the witch, they were able to lessen the blow. Aurora won't die from the prick. She would, however, fall into a deep...

kairi 19.05.2005 · Read review
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Review of Sleeping Beauty (DVD)

Beauty in a flash...

Advantages: Instantly works on improving skin appearance
Disadvantages: Quite costly

...Wanting to further improve my skin, friends recommended me this flash balm so a friend offered me a sample of the product to try. I was eager to try it out! Clarins is a well-known and highly respected brand in the make up industry. Their ranges of products are all of an extremely high quality and value. Although their prices are on the high end of the scale, their products are well worth the money. So what is this Flash Balm? Clarins states that this Beauty Flash Balm will -Promote immediate and long-lasting radiance. - Firms and helps minimise fine lines and wrinkles. - Smoothes and softens skin. - Strengthens and refines the contours of the face; skin regains firmness and suppleness. - Make-up looks exceptionally radiant. My first thoughts on Flash Balm, is the name, which came across as a product that works quickly...

redballoon 16.03.2005 · Read review
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Review of Clarins Beauty Flash Balm