It gives me the same, if not a better, thrill as a trip around the shops, and can be done from the comfort of my desk with a cup of tea in hand. Whether it’s books, makeup, or occasionally clothing, clicking “Confirm Order” gives me a buzz. And that feeling you get when your parcel finally arrives? I would say it’s priceless, but… Continue reading →
I generally love the start of all the seasons, but there is something particularly refreshing about the start of Spring. You know that feeling when you finally switch off the central heating and change over your wardrobes? Or the first day you venture out in a lightweight jacket, or without a scarf? And the first pub garden days? Spring is a season of firsts and is usually a time of renewed motivation and positivity for me. Continue reading →
Is there a treat as easy to make as chocolate cornflake nests? I think not. These cute, crispy concoctions not only bring back childhood memories of chocolatey fingers and faces, they are also perfect for Easter. Continue reading →
You know that sinking feeling you get when you first notice your favourite foundation is starting to run dry? Just me? Following my recent interest in natural cosmetics, I decided to take this as an opportunity to try something new, and set out to look for a brand that ticks all my boxes in terms of ethics and quality. My search soon led me to Inika, and I’m excited to share my findings with you today.Continue reading →
Oh, March. That in-between month when you start to wonder if it’s warm enough to ditch your winter coat, and quickly realise it’s not. That transition period between winter and spring when surprise sun lifts everyone’s spirits, even if just for a few hours. I’m glad you’re here.Continue reading →
Excuse the bland title accompanying this post, but it describes what I’ll be talking about perfectly. It’s my very first (!) Empties post, which I decided to write rather spontaneously after realising I’d accumulated a few finished products that I’d already replaced with different items. So, in a sense, this is a mix between an Empties post and a things-I-won’t-buy-again post, if there is such a fusion…and if there isn’t, there sure is now. Continue reading →
First and foremost, let’s take a moment to celebrate the fact that I recently purchased my first ever Too Faced product. Woo! After months of swooning over their adorably packaged blushes and palettes, I settled for a product I’d wanted to try for a while – their Lip Insurance primer.