It’s a little sad that we’re now on the other side of the long weekend, but I hope you all had a lovely Easter, whatever you did. Here’s how I spent my 4-day break… Kicking off the weekend with after-work drinks in Tusk with colleagues on Thursday Walking off the effects of the night before … Continue reading Easter Treats
This is a very simple tutorial based on my daily makeup routine. In their natural form my blonde eyebrows are basically invisible, so even when I wear minimal makeup I do still tend to make sure my eyebrows are defined. But I also want to make sure they still look quite natural rather than obviously drawn on … Continue reading How to Define Blonde Eyebrows
I think this is the first time I've done a post like this. It's essentially a haul post, but I really hate the word "haul"! I prefer to think of everything I buy as being special and unique (haha). Anyway, I enjoy reading other people's haul posts as I'm a bit nosey and love seeing what … Continue reading Lovely Things I’ve Been Buying Lately
These days my blusher of choice is always a cheek tint rather than a powder or even a cream blush, as I prefer a very natural-looking cheek flush. Until now I’ve been using Benefit Cha Cha Tint, but when this ran out I went in search of a cruelty-free alternative, which is when I came … Continue reading So Pretty! – Daniel Sandler Cheek Tint
After no time off in what seems like forever, I’m enjoying a run of 2 long weekends in a row! And happily the weather is perfect for it too! Last weekend me and Craig both decided to extend our weekends by a day and enjoy our champagne afternoon tea at Slattery which was a Christmas … Continue reading Weekend Treats
I think the mini shift dress might be my absolute favourite dress style at the moment, and thanks to a bold print and leg-revealing length I decided this one was a great choice for a night out. This funky floral dress is from Laundry Boutique and I love the blue rose print for early Spring. Laundry Boutique … Continue reading Rose-Print Shift Dress and Block Heel Sandals
I was recently approached to try out one Environ’s Hydraboost facials at Harvey Nichols, and the accompanying skin analysis, and as I’m pushing 30 now (sad times) I decided it couldn’t hurt to see how my skin is faring. Environ is a scientific skincare brand, and has an extremely loyal following due to its fantastic … Continue reading Scientific Skincare
I’ve wanted to make one of these pretty hair bows for ages. Wired fabric hair wraps are popping up all over the place and they’re so cute for adding a pretty vintage finishing touch to everyday top knots. The wire element is great for keeping the ends of your bows sticking up in that cute vintage … Continue reading DIY Wired Fabric Hair Wraps
After winning awards in its first year in 2013 (including Event of the Year at the British Media Awards), the Cake and Bake show was back in Manchester this weekend. For a full 3 days Manchester Central was filled with exhibiting foodie companies, baking experts and suppliers of baking equipment, so again it was the … Continue reading Cake and Bake 2014 Comes to Manchester
Oh my word I’m so pleased that this product is now in my life! The power of Lucy Bee’s organic coconut oil as a natural beauty product was mentioned in a #cfbloggers chat a few weeks back (chats on Thursdays at 9pm), and I think I struggled to wait even a day to buy it. … Continue reading Beauty Essential: Lucy Bee’s Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
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