Last night I went to a birthday party with a “black and white” colour theme – a great opportunity to finally try out my monochrome Nail Art pens! I got this pair of 2 pens from Primark for just £2, which I thought was great value. For my first attempt at nail art I wasn’t … Continue reading Monochrome Nail Art Pens
I’m not one of those people who needs extra weight allowance on my holiday luggage. Actually I rarely get even close to the weight limit! I think this is because I love to be really efficient with my packing, and I’ve always hated it when I bring back loads of unworn clothes and unused cosmetics. … Continue reading My Guide to Packing
If you’ve noticed my blog has been quiet for a week, it’s because I’ve been enjoying a relaxing holiday on the Greek island of Skiathos. This is just a quick post to say I’m back! And also to share some photos and a few of the reasons I can recommend a trip to this picturesque destination... 66 … Continue reading Holidaying in Skiathos
My adventure into BB cream began with the B. Beauty Balm by Superdrug, where even the lightest shade was too dark for my fair skin, although I did like the consistency and the result. I can also confirm that it has lasted me around 15 weeks whilst using it every day, which I think is … Continue reading MUA BB Cream for Fair Skin
I love the lace insert denim cut-offs that are everywhere in the shops at the moment. The lace details are so pretty and cute! And I decided it would be so easy (and much cheaper) to make my own pair from a pair of jeans I don't really wear. Actually I think this style looks best with … Continue reading DIY Lace Insert Denim Shorts
I recently went out and about in Manchester with Charis from Grafea, where I was photographed wearing their cute Sienna cross body bag. Here are some of the pics from our escapades in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. We went to some of my favourite spots – for cake at Sugar Junction, vintage clothes shopping at Vintage, and … Continue reading Outfit Post: With the Grafea Sienna Crossbody Bag
I’ve recently switched to a new day cream / face moisturiser, so wanted to share my thoughts on Superdrug’s own brand Naturally Radiant Brightening day cream for normal/combi skin. I decided to give this one a go because I thought it was reasonably priced – at £5.99 for 75ml it is a few pounds cheaper … Continue reading Superdrug Naturally Radiant Brightening Day Cream
Today I bought a little something for my dad for Father’s Day, and without a suitably masculine gift bag in the house I decided to do something a little more creative than going out to buy one. This is my rustic handmade gift wrapping – which I think looks suitably masculine as well as attractive, … Continue reading Creative Gift Wrapping: Father’s Day
After part one of my birthday celebrations on Saturday, yesterday was the actual big day – the day I turned 29 and the last birthday of my twenties. Aside from the fact that I hadn’t booked the day off work AND the weather took a turn for the worse, I actually had a pretty nice … Continue reading Birthday Cake Adventures
Yesterday, feeling the effects of a night out, I spent a lazy afternoon with my boyfriend Craig at the seaside. I think this might be the nicest way to gently recover from the effects of drinking cocktails and getting not quite enough sleep. We had a stroll along the promenade at Cleveleys and ate fish … Continue reading I (Really) Do Like to Be Beside the Sea
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