This hand cream is the reason that the Balance Me brand ended being on my radar. I love hand cream in my life, especially at work (there is at least one tube on my desk at all times), and the Balance Me super moisturising hand cream has won loads of beauty awards, which sparked my … Continue reading Tried and Tested: Balance Me Super Moisturising Hand Cream
A few weeks ago I was working on a fashion photo shoot and took the opportunity of quizzing the makeup artist for his key makeup tips. I wanted to know what makeup I really, genuinely needed in my life. They really are quite simple tips for everyday beauty looks, so I thought I’d share them … Continue reading Makeup Tips From a Professional Makeup Artist
I’ve always been one for traditional ballets performed in the classical way in every respect. I’ve never much liked contemporary ballet and not even a contemporary adaptation of a classic ballet – for some reason it always seems to lose its magic. However this Christmas Day I recorded the BBC’s showing of Michael Bourne’s Sleeping … Continue reading Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty
There were plenty of things I enjoyed in 2013, but I think there were also a greater-than-usual number of sad/bad moments too, so I can't say I'm sorry that the unlucky '13 year is over. I was more than happy to welcome in the New Year, and I did so with my family by hosting … Continue reading Well Hello 2014…I’m Pleased To See You!
Peter Pan is one of my favourite children’s stories and it’s impossible to have a Christmas without watching at least one adaptation on the TV - it's so magical and festive!. This year it was even more exciting than usual though, as we went to see Peter Pan – The Never-ending Story at the Phones4U … Continue reading Peter Pan – The Never-Ending Story
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas - relaxed, filled with family and friends, enjoying fabulous food and silly games - or whatever else Christmas means for you. I enjoyed two Christmas days with two Christmas turkey dinners - first with my boyfriend's family on Christmas Day and then with mine on Boxing Day. And I have … Continue reading My Christmas 2013
Christmas is as much about the build up as the 12 official days, don't you think? So before the big day starts I thought I'd share my snapshots of the build up, which basically involves several meals/nights out/work parties in Manchester. First up some festive cupcakes brought into work, which I'm sure I'll be taking inspiration … Continue reading The Christmas Build Up in Manchester
My presents are bought and almost all wrapped, the flat is fully decorated, the Christmas big shop is done and I’ve already snuggled up with Love Actually, White Christmas and Home Alone. There’s now just 2 days to go and as I’m pretty excited now there’s nothing for it but to do a festive post … Continue reading Christmas Ornaments
Wrapping presents is so enjoyable! It's one of my favourite things to do, and when they're Christmas presents and there's a festive film playing and a cup of tea on hand, it's almost perfection. I often have a theme going on and this year I've gone for a traditional look with plain brown paper, red … Continue reading Festive Friday: Present Wrapping!
I’m taking a break from all the Christmas festivities and crafts to post a nice little beauty review. I’ve tried (and loved) a Balance Me cleanser before. I love the Balance Me promise – skincare that is 100% natural origin and created in the UK – so as long as the products work for me … Continue reading Tried and Tested: Balance Me Cleanse and Smooth Face Balm
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