I've been lucky enough to chat with one of the hair experts at Paul's Hair World, Manchester about some of my biggest hair conundrums. They're really knowledgable at Paul's and gave me plenty of realistic everyday solutions for my queries, which is great because we're not all skilled hair stylists! Here are just a few of … Continue reading 6 Big Hair Conundrums – Solved!
I’m not a dermatologist so scientifically I can never really know what effect skincare products are having, but I really do love a product that feels like it’s actually doing something. And this is most definitely true of the lovely “Beauty Sleep Accelerator” night cream from Soap & Glory. This was my first trial of Soap & … Continue reading Soap & Glory: Beauty Sleep Accelerator
Two things were really great about HOME's sell-out production of Romeo and Juliet performed at Victoria Baths in Manchester. It was an incredibly creative piece of theatre, which made the most out an unconventional space, and it was also the most interesting interpretation of Romeo & Juliet I've ever seen that still used the original text. … Continue reading Romeo & Juliet in Victoria Baths
Ok they may not be the actual worst, but these terrible romances are the ones that have scarred me the most because I really love the films/shows as a whole! I’m a big old romantic at heart and nothing makes me more annoyed than lazy romance writing or a lack of on-screen chemistry. The “romances” … Continue reading Rubbish Romances: The Worst On-Screen Couples Ever!
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I love chocolate. I love to eat it, and when given the chance, I’ll also love it in my beauty products! If you are a regular English Rose reader you’ll probably know that I now only buy cruelty free cosmetics – the only cosmetics companies who’ll get my money are ones with genuine cruelty-free credentials, … Continue reading Chocolate Hair Care
Last weekend I went down to the launch of The Vintage Beauty Parlour, which opened in Chorlton, Manchester. Decorated in vintage Hollywood style it will be a specialist salon for vintage makeovers and they'll be creating authentic glamorous looks from the different eras, from 20's flappers to 50's pin-ups, something I was able to witness first hand at the launch! … Continue reading Get the Pin-Up Look at the Vintage Beauty Parlour
The seasons are changing and the shops are now full of autumn styles, and yet for some reason I’ve been lacking the inspiration to buy anything new. I had no idea what I wanted! So going along to the John Lewis AW14 fashion show at intu Trafford Centre last weekend ended up being a great … Continue reading AW14 Trends – Inspiration from John Lewis
We may have had a final burst of summer weather (better late than never), but it’s now officially autumn and I’m certainly starting to feel it. It’s possibly my favourite season overall, and here’s why… my list of everything I’ll be loving this autumn! A – Ankle boots. Bye bye sandals, painted toenails and chilly … Continue reading A-Z of Autumn
For our mini-break last week we decided that rather than attempt the 5 hour drive (best case scenario) from Manchester to Dorset, we would split the journey in two and treat ourselves to a luxurious overnight stay in the Cotswolds area. Secret Escapes are full of this kind of thing, as I am constantly aware … Continue reading Hatton Court Hotel – the Cotwolds
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