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6 Signs You Will Be Fighting Over The Bathroom

Hey Lovelies! I hope you are all having a good week. We all know and hope equality should extend to all areas in men and women’s lives – but if we are honest, do we really want total equality when it comes to bathroom usage? We love the fact that men are taking care of their skin like never before. However, does anyone stop and … Continue reading 6 Signs You Will Be Fighting Over The Bathroom

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Should You Ever Accept A Guilt Gift?

Hey Lovelies! Yesterday, for the first time in our 9-year relationship my partner bought me a gift – a beautiful silver bracelet. Now, although I would like to say what a sweet thoughtful gesture this was, my more cynical side is screaming in my ear that given the fact that I have never been given presents, this gesture comes with a side order of guilt. … Continue reading Should You Ever Accept A Guilt Gift?

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6 Ways To Tackle Blue Monday

Hey lovelies! We’ve all heard of Blue Monday – the day that falls on the third Monday of each January, every year. It is supposed to be (according to experts) the time when we are most likely to feel depressed/miserable/sad. This is probably due to the fact that we’ve spent a sh#t load at Christmas; we haven’t been paid; we have made resolutions that are … Continue reading 6 Ways To Tackle Blue Monday

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The Best Vitamin C Serums To Combat The Onslaught Of Winter

Hey Lovelies! Happy hump day and brace yourselves, for we are about to experience the true wrath of winter. Never fear – here are the best vitamin C serums to ensure your skin receives warrior-like protection against the onslaught of brutal weather. Take that, cruel UK winds! Whether you need a boost to keep bugs at bay or give your skin a lift, vitamin C … Continue reading The Best Vitamin C Serums To Combat The Onslaught Of Winter

The Cruelty Of Dementia

A thief, lurking in the shadows of time, waiting for its moment of victory. Carefully creeping further and further into the brain. Whilst you are sleeping it is silently eating away your reality. Each time I look, chunks of you are gone, eroded, consumed by this sick cancer they call dementia, until one day there will be nothing but your shell. Sat facing you, I … Continue reading The Cruelty Of Dementia

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Discover The Best Makeup Setting Sprays Of 2018

Hey Lovelies! Today I’m sharing with you the best makeup setting sprays. The festive season is in full swing and you’ve got back-to-back parties for the foreseeable, which means Instagram and social media are about to be flooded with pics. So, you want to look A-mazing? This year, it would be great to avoid any dodgy-looking pics taken just a few hours into the event, … Continue reading Discover The Best Makeup Setting Sprays Of 2018

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Best Post-Party Hacks To Look As If You’ve Actually Had Some Sleep

Finally, party season is here – which means dancing, fun…and a lack of sleep. Make sure you look as fresh as a daisy with the best makeup hacks. These tips will ensure you look like you have actually slept more than 4 hours (but sadly, they won’t help you function any better – multiple strong coffees until you can get to your bed will deal … Continue reading Best Post-Party Hacks To Look As If You’ve Actually Had Some Sleep

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The Best Face Primers Of 2018

Hey Lovelies! Make no mistake – when it comes to attaining that flawless look, a good face primer is a literal Godsend! However, truth be told, the beauty market is flooded with primers that promise the earth and unsurprisingly there are some that fall way short on delivering even a mediocre result. We want actual blurring, smoothing and makeup that stays put! Do not fear, … Continue reading The Best Face Primers Of 2018

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5 Tips For Flawless Foundation

Getting your foundation right can feel like a daunting task. To start with, there’s so many products out there and then it’s a seemingly never-ending mission to find the perfect one for your particular skin tone and type. During my years as beauty editor I have discovered some top tips that make this task as easy as putting on your shoes. 1.Define Your Skin Type … Continue reading 5 Tips For Flawless Foundation

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No, Ingrown Hair, You May Not Have A Place On The Face

So, you think you have your list of skin concerns sussed – then out of the blue without any warning, the dreaded ingrown hair suddenly appears. What’s worse, there seems to be no getting rid of it without serious skin removal – it’s as if it has self-set in concrete! Well, if this rings a rather large bell, fear not; here are the best tips … Continue reading No, Ingrown Hair, You May Not Have A Place On The Face

Beat Those Autumn Blues: 6 Things That Make Me Smile

Hey Lovelies I hope you are having a fantastic bank holiday. Looking outside the weather has suddenly (and might I add, very rudely) changed from incredible warm sunshine to a somewhat dismal view, letting me know that Autumn is very much on its way. Grrr! To beat those Autumn blues, I’d thought I’d share with you 6 things that make me smile. 1.My Pooch And … Continue reading Beat Those Autumn Blues: 6 Things That Make Me Smile

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Hair Primers Guaranteed To Defy The Strongest Of Heatwaves

Hey Lovelies! I hope you are all enjoying the continuing miracle that is this UK heatwave. Whilst the majority of us are slapping on extra primer in an effort to prevent our makeup melting down our faces (causing us to look like a waxwork reject), many of us still are not applying hair primer. In this weather we really need the hair primer. The beauty … Continue reading Hair Primers Guaranteed To Defy The Strongest Of Heatwaves

Eye Bags – What Might They Be?

Hey lovelies! I hope you’ve all had an awesome weekend. At 3am this morning I realised it didn’t matter how much antioxidant packed cream I slathered on my eye bag riddled face, there wouldn’t be a cat in hell’s chance (weird saying, I know) of looking anything like a fresh daisy today; I was right. Appearing radiant and refreshed required some serious sleep time – … Continue reading Eye Bags – What Might They Be?

Beauty Editor’s Weekly Favourites

  Hey Lovelies!  I hope you’re all having an awesome week. As a Beauty Editor I come across many, many products (some amazing, some not so much). Below are some of my favourite products discovered thus far: 1.Revitalizing Bio Cellulose Face Mask – Lucia Magnani, £45, http://www.luciamagnani.com  luciamagnani.com As a big fan of sheet masks, I was so excited to receive the Lucia Magnani sheet … Continue reading Beauty Editor’s Weekly Favourites

Amazing Benefits Of Argan Oil

Hey Lovelies! Meet your skin’s new best friend, argan oil. Otherwise known as ‘liquid gold’ this priceless oil is a powerhouse of skin-loving components that offer incredible benefits for your skin. Credit: wikipedia.org Sourced from the kernels of the organ tree of which is native to Morocco (hence Moroccan oil) it contains an impressive supply of nutrients, including antioxidants, fatty acids  and vitamin E and … Continue reading Amazing Benefits Of Argan Oil