I usually head to Intu Trafford Centre as a shopping and dining destination, but this spring they are focussing on all things beauty. After all, they are home to the exciting beauty departments at Selfridges, Debenhams, Boots and John Lewis, plus they have loads of high street and high end fragrance, skincare and beauty stores … Continue reading My #intuBeauty Indulgence Hour
It’s always nice to learn a new skill, and it was my casual New Year’s resolution to myself to give calligraphy a go this year. It’s something that I’ve been thinking about for a while – I’d just love to be able to write and frame beautiful quotes, and create my own pretty gift tags, … Continue reading Learning a New Skill: Brush Calligraphy
The time has come for a free Lush face mask! Yes I finally collected enough empty pots to exchange for a free fresh face mask in store, and I used the opportunity to try a new one – Catastrophe Cosmetic. I mentioned to the helpful shop assistant that my skin is quite sensitive and also … Continue reading My New Favourite Lush Face Mask?
If you’ve yet to try them, subscription boxes are a great way to try new products without breaking the bank, and make the most exciting parcels to receive in the mail! I have subscribed to a couple of beauty boxes in the past, and although I did enjoy them there is a downside – you … Continue reading Build Your Own Birchbox at Selfridges Manchester
This January I have been giving a new cleanser a whirl. Not because I’m unhappy with my go-to favourites from Tropic Skincare and Lush, but just for a change and because I love the brand Ole Henriksen and have always enjoyed their products in the past. Empower foaming milk cleanser is created with arctic cloudberry … Continue reading Ole Henriksen Empower Foaming Cleanser
Is there a better way to say “I love you” than with chocolate? Well, chocolate is certainly something I love, so maybe not! Anyway, in acknowledgment of Valentine’s Day coming up I am saying “I love you” to you, my lovely readers, by giving you the chance to win this pretty impressive box of chocolates. … Continue reading Win This Gorgeous Hotel Chocolat Valentines Chocolate Selection
If you haven’t noticed, it’s very, very cold right now, and a comforting drink of hot chocolate is just the thing to warm up after a wintry weekend walk or on cold dark evenings when you get in from work. The only problem is that hot chocolate is a bit naughty! It's usually something that I … Continue reading Choc Shot Liquid Chocolate
I had no idea what to expect when I booked a last minute ticket to see The Little Match Girl at The Lowry, but it turned out that a snowy Saturday was the perfect day to watch it. This short one hour show created by Arthur Pita is based on the Hans Christian Andersen story … Continue reading Theatre Review: The Little Match Girl
January is traditionally the time to start thinking about health, but for me “New Year, new you” isn’t only about dieting and exercise - it is also the perfect time to promote the idea of general wellbeing. If you’re like me then you never really allow yourself any dedicated time to switch off and truly … Continue reading New Year Wellbeing: Reflexology
It was a long time coming, but I've finally paid a visit to Manchester's quirkiest concept cafe - Ziferblat! The idea behind Ziferblat is that you only pay for the time you spend there (6 pence per minute to be precise), and once you "check in" you can help yourself to unlimited hot and cold drinks, toast, … Continue reading Ziferblat – Pay For Your Time, Not Your Brew
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