For about a year and a half I’ve dabbled in natural deodorants. I would define my underarm preferences/type as follows: I like a stick (easier to travel both from a liquid allowance and size) It needs to be under £4 It shouldn’t be overly perfumed I’m a sweater (i.e. someone who sweats, not a jumper) My wardrobe isn’t 100% (or even 10%) organic cotton/silk/cashmere so … Continue reading Natural Deodorants
Restrictions are starting to ease for the most part. So much so that I ordered things online, forgetting that I could pick up beauty essentials in the supermarket or an actual shop. For many of us, buying habits when it comes to beauty products have changed dramatically, even indefinitely. Why head into a high street when most of what you ‘need’ can be found online? … Continue reading The products that saw me through lockdown
My last blog post was 15 December (hangs head in shame). I could use multiple excuses for this: Initially I thought I could blame this on a technical issue with WordPress. However this was purely a case of logging in correctly. Then there’s work- that’s always a good one. Or how about life in general right now? That ticks most of the boxes. I’ll spare … Continue reading Skincare in quarantine
We are way past the end of summer, the nights are getting longer and the temperature is dipping but it’s not all doom and gloom. From a fashion perspective, Autumn means reviving boots, jackets and polo necks that have been locked away in the back of your wardrobe. For skincare, this is also a time when those cherished youth-preserving products start creeping back out as … Continue reading The Season Switch: Summer to Autumn
If you live in the UK, you know that while the rest of Europe basks in 30-degree heat, August here means Autumn. It’s unreliable, you throw a jacket on when you go out, and you question whether boots are acceptable footwear yet. However, there are also those days when the sun comes out and it’s WARM. So you can still get away with bare limbs, … Continue reading How to fake it: the tan
Many brides-to-be choose to do their own makeup, I should know I was one of them. The reasons for doing this vary: perhaps the budget is being spent on another things, you’ve never liked the finished look of a professional makeover, or you just enjoy doing your own makeup. I fell into the latter two, excited at the prospect to do some product research and … Continue reading DIY Bridal Makeup
‘Travel is the only thing you spend money on which makes you richer’ This quote sums up how I feel about getting on a plane, whether it’s for work or a holiday, I always have a real sense of excitement booking a flight and then the morning of going to the airport. I’m fortunate that I’ve been on a lot of amazing trips and despite … Continue reading Long Haul Travel: Onboard essentials
2019 is flying by! It’s already the end of April which means Summer (if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere) is right around the corner. The UK teased us with some sunshine over the Bank Holiday weekend, making us think it was safe to pull out the summer wardrobe. However, now it’s back to 10 degrees and I’m wondering where my winter coat is. But back … Continue reading April Favourites
There’s nothing like a new season to make me want to overhaul my wardrobe as well as my bathroom cupboard (when I say bathroom cupboard, I also mean all the other boxes of skincare I have around my flat). So last Sunday I literally emptied everything on to the sofa for a really good sort out. This is what it looked like: I categorised products … Continue reading Spring cleaning
March is a long month, however unlike January it comes with it the prospect of warmer weather, blossoming trees and new life. Despite my epic blogging fail in February, here have been my favourites from the last month: Beauty Pie Every Day Great Skin Foundation: I bought this as it bore an uncanny resemblance to both Bobbi Brown and Giorgio Armani foundations, except this cost … Continue reading March Favourites
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