Thursday, 25 June 2015

I was sent a dishwasher to review! Thanks ao.com!

Reviewing for AO.com

I recently applied to ao.com (appliances online) to become a product tester for them. I had to do a video review of a product I already owned so chose to review my washing machine. 

I sent this review in via their Facebook page 

And I also sent an email directly to customerreviews@ao.com as I wasn't sure that my review had gone through.


In less than an hour I had a reply from Chloe from AO.com asking me what it was that I was interested in reviewing. I think they do have a list of products that they need reviews for but I asked for a dishwasher and was over the moon when Chloe came back to me offering me a Bosch Slim Line dishwasher! Perfect for my utility room.

I think you can ask for pretty much any appliance they have available but you may need to go on a waiting list to get that product, I was really lucky as the dishwasher was available to review immediately. 

This is what I reviewed -



In order to become a review you will need to be able to record a short video showing the product in use and also write up a review for the website and also the manufacturer. This needs to be completed within 7 days of receiving the appliance.
The video review needs to be uploaded to YouTube and setting up an account is pretty simple and straightforward.

You are then also welcome to reapply in 6 months time.

If you fancy becoming a reviewer for AO then get the camera out and have a bit of fun reviewing one of your appliances!

Good Luck!

x

I made a Tutu Dress - Elsa Inspired of course!

I was recently asked if I could possibly make a Frozen Elsa inspired Tutu Dress for my niece and I thought I'd give it a go!

I purchased a turquoise coloured crochet tube top from here -


I also purchased 12 metres of dress tulle from a local fabric shop.

I wish I had taken photos of the ongoing project but at the time I simply didn't think to do it! I wasn't sure how the overall result would turn out but I will be making another soon and will do a step by step guide.



I used the crochet top to loop and knot each tulle strip through each hole, this is what makes the skirt part of the dress.

I added puffed tulle sleeves/straps and also a long flowing cape to the back.

I also covered the dress in lots of sparkly gems and it was done!

It took me around 4 hours in total to complete the dress but I did split it over two evenings. My niece is thrilled with the dress and I can't wait to make another!