Sick of saying sorry
My sister decided her New Year’s resolution was to say sorry less. She said to me that she knew she...
Over the years, there's no doubt about it, I've made skincare mistakes. From using the wrong product for my skin type to buying a product that brought my skin out in an unseemly rash, you name it, I've made errors. I thought I had a pretty good and effective skincare routine in place. But after reading Caroline Hirons skinCARE book,…
As a self confessed oily gal I’ve always made it my life’s mission to collect as many matte products as possible. Gimme all of the powders I say. The problem with that was it became increasingly difficult to move with the times and when dewy bases and ‘no makeup’ makeup because the next big thing I couldn’t keep up. Life…
The right lipstick can completely change not only your appearance but your whole mood. You can find a shade for every skin tone, occasion and season but with that you’re going to need the perfect lipliner (and application!) because without the finishing touches life is just a bit bland, isn’t it? Here are my top 5 tips for how to…
I'm going to put it out there guys - I've always never been a massive fan of my teeth. Especially the big two at the top. It's caused me such a confidence issue ever since I can remember. Being called chipmunk and being referred to having rat teeth in school didn't really help matters either. Weirdly enough though, when I…
It's rare I treat myself to any kind of professional beauty treatments. Partly because I do them at home to spare the expense but also because I have trust issues where my face is concerned. If a beautician buggers up your face they might feel regret but at the end of the day it won't be them walking around with…
We've reached the time of year where we're all looking to book somewhere for a well needed break. I think it's clear that the word 'staycation' is the new buzz word for 2021 and are favouring a break here in the UK than going abroad to seek sunnier climes. I'll be going on my first trip in August to Liverpool…
Make-up is so frustrating. Every single little item of makeup is covered in plastic! Why? A few decades ago everything came in lovely metal packaging, was designed to last forever and be reused. But not anymore. The history nerd in me is aware this was born from the plastic obsession of the 50/60s where makeup could be made to look…
Over the last few years people have become more aware of how they’re impacting the environment and the beauty industry is starting to take notice. So many brands are looking at ways to reduce packaging and create a more sustainable product which means creating a low waste beauty routine is becoming easier than ever! Here are a few tips (and…
Lately, I think I have been focusing so much on the other parts of my face in terms of care, that I neglected one part that needed a little TLC - my eyelashes. Not to blow my own trumpet, but I used to have long lashes growing up, with even teachers and the dinner ladies commenting on how long…
In the popularity contest of seasons - summer is the 'hot' one (metaphorically, sometimes literally). It's the one we all hope is going to show up, the one we try hardest to impress. The one who can make or break our social status. The one whose memory lingers years after we meet. It's the one we're supposed to adore. The…
