I feel like I have been spoiling you lately with some very swoon worthy beauty products (see here, here and here.) Today I have some lipsticks, that w ...
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Over the last few weeks I've definitely noticed that my inbox is less cluttered, there are fewer meetings in my diary and generally there's no ...
"Smell is a sense that bypasses the rational mind, thwarts all efforts of language to describe it, and reaches sneaky neural wiring directly into re ...
We're presently in somewhat of an 80's throwback (when it was all about showing how much you'd spent via the luxury logos adorning every a ...
Back in the day, the only place you could buy a new outfit was from the few stores that lingered on your local high street - or a catalogue. On a Frid ...
Oh to be one of those swishy hair models in the Timotei adverts of old. (Showing my age") I've never had a great barnet and my love of beauty was ...
I used to live for the sales. I could spot seasonal discounts at thirty feet and would be one of those people who couldn't wait to hit the shops a ...
Ahhhh summer. I do love you, but boy do you cause me some beauty dilemmas: the constant heat, sweaty tubes, dehydration from not drinking as much as I ...
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Having a tan makes me feel ten times more fabulous than my pasty natural self; I don't feel self-conscious about my skin tone or worry enough to c ...
HONEST THOUGHTS & A FULL REVIEW OF THE INFORMATION AVAILABLEA year ago today I sat down to research a new 'contraceptive' app that had been ca ...
Money's a funny old thing. We spend our childhoods being oblivious to the value of it, our teenage years worrying how we're going to make it, ...
Hands up if you love nothing more than indulging in a new beauty purchase" The pleasure that can be found from a new lipgloss, a pot of your favourite ...
Attending your regular smear test can be unsettling enough, but waiting for the results can be even more so. It's easy to get worked up and worry ...
It took me a long time to find my personal style. Many years were spent attempting to squeeze myself into garments that didn?t work for my body shape, ...
As an adult I flit between having a diary crammed full of exciting things and hardly ever being at home, to spending weeks on end vegetating in front ...
Back in the day, we used to be told the secret to a great skincare regime was to simply cleanse, tone and moisturise. There were no serums or overni ...
I used to be quite fearful of florals. My days were spent justifying my knowledge and ability to men dressed in ill-fitting power suits, and to be hon ...
It?s now said that around 60% of the general population admit to consulting blogs, vlogs and social media before considering a purchase; what started ...
We've not seen a summer like this for decades; us Brits are used to a few brief bursts of sunshine and a snatched moment in a pub garden, not week ...
Back when I was living and working in London, I lived for the Wednesday morning grab of a Stylist magazine as I hopped on the tube. The journey provid ...
I adore skincare. From the feeling of massaging a delicately fragranced cream into my skin, to treating myself with an intensely hydrating mask, or th ...
Growing up, I never had a particularly healthy relationship with my body. I always overate and ended up much bigger than all of my friends, then findi ...
There's always something new to enjoy in the beauty world; there's always something to lust after come payday or get excited about when it fin ...
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In recent years Santorini has become one of the hottest and most Instagram-able destinations in Europe; its beautiful white and blue landscape has bec ...
When I was at school the number one accessory wasn't a Spice Girls pencil case, the latest issue of Sugar Magazine or even an Adidas backpack: it ...
I've been dying my hair for as long as I remember. What started as a box dye job and an attempt to do highlights at home (the skint student life w ...
In the last decade there's no doubt that we've become increasingly aware and educated on the importance of sun protection; no longer reserved ...
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Nobody would choose to spend a morning in the doctor's surgery letting a stranger look at your nether regions, but those few minutes of embarrasme ...
I think I must be harbouring a secret desire to be a cowgirl, because my love affair with gingham prints is just getting stronger. I adore the delicat ...
When I was in my twenties my skincare regime consisted of a bottle of Simple cleanser and some eye makeup remover to help rid me of the Sunday morning ...
Some brands are just effortlessly chic; they know how to tap into our inner desires and demand a high price point simply for the privilege of having t ...
Sunshine may bring with it bigger smiles, boosted moods and wardrobes filled with cute summer dresses, but one of the downsides is undoubtedly the dis ...
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Every day I open my wardrobe I'm overwhelmed with choice; not only do I have so many amazing summery dresses to choose from, but the appropriate w ...
I adore the new textures, colours and scents that come with the onset of the summer season; the beauty industry certainly doesn't disappoint at th ...
What sums up the scent of summer for you" Maybe it's the fragrance of sun tan lotion and pina coladas, or freshly cut grass and the heat of sun on ...
For the first time in as many years as I can remember, I'm actually grateful for the sunshine and warmth that's greeting me every single morni ...
Without a doubt, we all have a bit of a love-hate relationship with the photography app that's changed a generation. Instagram may have launched a ...
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When I was six years old I walked the short trip to our local cinema, accompanied by my mum, and plopped myself down on a red velvet booster seat to e ...
For the best part of a decade I was dressed in all manner of floral, frilly and poofy outfits by my mum; admittedly I loved it at the time, but as I h ...
ADVERTORIAL FEATURE Life has a habit of running away with us; it?s easy to get so wrapped up in our daily commitments that we forget to spend those l ...
It's easy to fall into a set beauty regime, applying your products without a second thought. Like driving a car, you know you can get from A to B ...
We spend so much of our lives rushing from place to place, filling our diaries with unnecessary appointments and juggling commitments with loved ones ...
When maxi dresses first came into style, I remember almost sobbing over the fact that I couldn't find a single one that didn't drown my 5ft 3- ...
When a brand says they're about to start 'a revolution' it's easy to take it with a huge pinch of salt; pretty much every name out the ...
From the moment we leave the womb and a little plastic tag is placed around our tiny wrists, our names signify to the world who we are. Those few lett ...
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There's something quite comforting about the warmth of the sun touching our skin; a hint of a sunkissed glow can help to boost confidence and radi ...
You could be forgiven for thinking the words 'leopard print' and 'crop top' should never be placed in the same sentence, but if there& ...
Would you believe me if I told you that young people are now estimated to spend up to five hours a day on their smartphones" Well, my friends it's ...
I often feel like there are more hyped-up beauty products than there are non-hyped ones. Clever marketing tactics, tonnes of influencer reviews and a ...
You've probably heard about the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) that come into effect on May 25th, but most of us have been left a litt ...
It's no surprise that we're all becoming increasingly concerned with the ingredients in our beauty products and what they mean for our overall ...
We've been having the most glorious sunshine in the UK these past few days, and the impact it seems to have on everyone's mood is incredible. ...
Whether you love to look golden brown or simply sunkissed, a tan can add a beautiful glow to otherwise pasty skin. Although it's more acceptable t ...
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There's little truth in the fact that blogging costs a small fortune; in reality all you need is a computer, an internet connection and the abilit ...
Time has flown over the last seven months; looking at the photos hung up around our home I know I couldn't have hoped for a better day shared with ...
Sitting with my laptop open and a steaming coffee at my side, gazing into the distance pondering over how many episodes of my latest Netflix binge I&# ...
Recent conversations (both that I've observed and have been part of) have left a very nasty taste in my mouth. With so much advice online and so m ...
If you're old enough to remember the classic fashion of Sienna Miller and Kate Moss living it up at Glastonbury circa 2004 then the word 'boho ...
Over the last decade we've been increasingly obsessed with the skin on our faces; all manner of expensive, well-researched and super effective pro ...
#Relatable - possibly the most overused word within the blogosphere. During the rise of blogs and vlogs these 'real' men and women provided a ...
I'm always super excited to see the new textures, colours and innovations coming out of the beauty industry at this time of year; it becomes super ...
Life can be so fast paced. Before you know it, it's half way through the year and none of your objectives have been ticked off your metaphorical & ...
With wedding season well and truly upon us, it's not surprising that most of our social media feeds are awash with pictures of romantic nuptials a ...
Over the last couple of years the signs of ageing have really started to bother me. On the whole my skin is in pretty good nick and I take care of it ...
You know what I love the most about beauty" The element of discovery; the rush when you find something blooming fabulous that nobody has ever heard of ...
Smear test; two words that are likely to either scare the bejeezus out of us or fill our minds with anxieties. This short procedure may not be the be ...
As I sit here at my desk, exhausted and fed up after another long and pretty pointless day spent in the grimy streets of London Town, I wonder why I b ...
I remember tuning in to the last ever episode of Friends; I watched it on a small television set in my sister's bedroom, snuggled up with a pillow ...
You know those occasions when you feel like you should dress up a little, but going full steam ahead with a new dress you picked up from ASOS is a bit ...
You can?t flick through the ?gram without spotting some killer cheekbones or glowing skin that?s reflecting more light than a solar panel; highlighter ...
I remember my first bra vividly. It was a white cotton number that didn't actually have a proper clasp, retrospectively more of a strappy crop top ...
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When it finally seems like summer may be on its way, Mother Nature plays a cruel game with us and sends a flurry of snow or rain to dampen our spirits ...
It's easy to get into a bit of a hair rut. Use the same products, style the same way, tackle the same issues and moan about the same bad hair days ...
I'm a logical person; my opinions are firmly based in science and fact. I do my research, I weigh up arguments and I look for ingredients that are ...
It still amazes me how many people admit to not using a daily moisturiser. Normally it's not because they've nailed a skincare routine and don ...
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In the space of a few months we've gone from hailing blogs as the biggest and most important thing to happen to the media landscape in a generatio ...
One of the most important elements of any wedding day is having the memories to cherish forever. From the very first day of planning, an amazing photo ...
Although I do love a great soak in a steaming hot bath, a lot of the time I just don't have those key minutes in my week to relax. The thought of ...
Get your minds out of the gutter you filthy lot, because today I'm talking about the type of protection that should be happening during your morni ...
Straw bags used to be reserved purely for day trips to the beach, but over the last few years they've become somewhat of a fashion icon and must-h ...
I spend a hellova lot of time working from home. When I worked in an office the only thing I had to be concerned about was how many colourful pens wer ...
