Hello! If you are a regular reader of my blog, you will know that I often partake in parcel swaps with a Japanese blogger called Nicole. Last year (just before Halloween I think!) I arranged to do a parcel swap with Alanna , a British girl living in Japan (and living the dream might I add!). Whilst she had some specific item requests, I was more then happy for Alanna to send me anything she thought I would like. When the parcel arrived, it was like Christmas had come early. Come and have a look for yourself!
Where do I begin?! I’ll try to start with the small miscellaneous bits. I received a postcard of Japan (that is crying out to be framed!), lots of stickers(!) , book markers, an earphone tidy and a stack of Hiragana and Katakana flashcards.
FOOD! SNACKS! There are so many items here it would take me all day to individually name them all, but as you can see there is a Kracie Neruneru DIY Candy Kit , a sweet potato Giant Caplico , Happy Nikukyu gummies, Funassyi gummies, some Glico biscuits and a stray Kabaya panda cookie, a mixture of chocolate and sweets from brands like Sakuma, Tirol, Morinaga … *gains 10st from looking at this picture*
Eeep, beauty products! There are some honey bath salts, a Pure Smile Royal Jelly sheet mask, a Cherry Blossom sheet mask, a Hada Labo sheet mask, a Kao steam eye mask and an Etude House Blending Sleeping Cream . I’m a little bit obsessed with sheet masks at the moment so I’m beyond excited to give all these a go. No doubt my face is looking forward to having some TLC too!
Make up! *squeals with delight* I finally have in my possession a Dolly Wink liquid eyeliner pen ! This product has been hyped up so much, it’s practically begging me to put it to the test… ASAP! There is also a Canmake Creamy Touch Rouge Lipstick , a Canmake Cream Cheek blush , a Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Edge Meister Mascara , a Maybelline Baby Lips Color lip balm (exciting!) and a Hello Kitty lip balm . All these wonderful treats came packaged in a Disneyland Tokyo gift bag that I must keep forever and ever .
I’m so incredibly grateful to Alanna for all the treats she sent me. You can see what I sent her here , although I think we all agree that I need to send her a surprise parcel with some extra goodies to make things even!
Dannie x
Wow! You received some amazing gifts – I’d LOVE to partake in a swap like this – you’re very lucky!
I’ve just looked on Alanna’s swap post and love the things you sent her too! :)
Daniela xo
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Aw thank you so much :) I still think I should be sneaky and send her some extra presents ;) xx
I purchased that mascara last time I was in Tokyo and it the best one I’ve ever used. It has overtaken the Sisley So Intense mascara as my HG. It is great on sparse lashes by lengthening without thickening and causing that ‘clumped’ look. The comb helps keep the eyelashes separate and the fibres in the formula add a lot of length. :-)
Oh wow! :) I need an excuse to open up this mascara asap, you’ve made it sound amazing!! :D x
Wow, so much stuff! I wonder if they bring the Baby Lips Colour over here! xx
Oooh… maybe! They’re beginning to get quite popular over here aren’t they :O xx
Your stuff looks so complicated and fun. I like it. The packaging is epic let me have a go.
Corinne x
I’ll try to save some for our next holiday :D x
The thing I suggested to you on twitter is in there! The heated eye mask! I’d love to know your opinion on it :)
I will definitely be giving it a go. Need to find the time to sit down and make sure I relax :D xx
OMG that is absolutely amazing I would love to do something like this, the food always impresses me as it’s not something i would ever see/ get to try xx
It was like Christmas had come early, so grateful to have met such amazing people through blogging :) x
Oh wow, look at all those colourful goodies… Why aren’t you sharing with us? I want the sweeties with a panda on.
Hayley @ Tea Party Beauty
Dannie doesn’t share food ;)
Ok I might share some xx
XD I’m so glad you liked it. I was worried I hadn’t sent enough, especially after the parcel you sent me!
Loved everything in my parcel, been using the iconic palette a lot :D, thank you again.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the Dollywink :D
Don’t be silly, your parcel was so much better then mine :D I need to send you some extra bits to make up for it! :D
I’ll try to use it sooon :D xx
Ooh so many cute things! :)
So many amazing things I was spoiled rotten :D x