Of all the trends that have appeared this season, statement sleeves is the one I can seriously see sticking around for quite a while. From tiered ruffles to big volume to flared cuffs, there are loads of sleeve shapes that can add drama to an outfit with very little effort. Here are my favourite ways … Continue reading My Favourite Ways to Wear Statement Sleeves Right Now
I'm dedicating this post to my favourite lipstick brand - Sleek Matte Me. If you're looking for lip colour with staying power (who isn't?!) I can wholeheartedly recommend this brand, and there are actually quite a few reasons why I love it so much... It does not budge all day long I now own 2 … Continue reading This Lipstick Lasts All Day
Technically summer is not quite here yet, but if, like me, you’re ready for more of that sunshine we had a few weekends ago, what you need is a list of ideas to help you feel summery even when it’s raining. Lucky for you, that’s exactly what I have right here!… Summer scents If there’s … Continue reading How to Feel Summery When it’s Not Sunny
If you’re looking for a great day out with a difference then I would absolutely recommend hiring a canal boat for a day. I recently did this with 9 of my friends, hiring a boat from Ellerbeck Narrowboats for 8 hours. It’s completely different to a party boat experience, as you get full control of … Continue reading Tips for a Great Day Out on a Canal Boat
As you can see from the title of this post I am averaging 1 book a month, which has dropped off slightly since last year but I’m pretty happy with that. And since March I have been attempting a WhatsApp book group with some friends, which means that this list of recent reads is quite … Continue reading 7 Book Reviews From 7 Months
I’m not sure about you but the recent heatwave really gave me the summer feels, and now I can’t stop looking at all the tropical trend pieces that are in the shops. There’s nothing that says holiday more than fruity, floral and foresty fashion. Even if you’re UK-based this summer, it’s still great to think … Continue reading Trend Edit: Head to the Tropics
An amazing thing has happened. We booked a week’s holiday in the UK, and the weather was glorious! This never happens to us, and I can’t tell you how lovely it was to spend time relaxing in the sun instead of trying to look for things to do on a drizzly day. Seaside towns are … Continue reading UK Travel: Sunny Salcombe
It's been on my bucket list for a while, and last month I finally got around to visiting a Lush Spa! I'm a big fan of Lush and their products, so I knew I'd love any of their spa treatments, and I have to say I wasn't disappointed. My nearest Lush spa is actually in … Continue reading Lush Spa – The Comforter?
I love making summer plans, and this isn’t just a list for general inspiration but an actual “to do” list for my summer! Some things are on my list every year, like having a picnic… which is basically just weather dependent. But I’ll be hoping to put a tick next to everything by the end … Continue reading 20 Things To Do This Summer
Last weekend I spent a sunny Saturday afternoon getting crafty at the #VikingArtyParty in the gorgeous King Street Townhouse hotel in Manchester. Now, Viking are generally known for their office supplies, but as this event showed me, it is very possible to get crafty with some very basic and low-cost items and I came away … Continue reading Crafting Ideas Using Very Basic Items -#VikingArtyParty
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