Well here we are LOCKDOWN! I hope you’re all doi Well here we are LOCKDOWN! I hope you’re all doing ok?
I’ve been thinking about what I’m going to do over this time period and how to get the most out of it.
Being the final 6 months of my PhD, I will have to start writing my thesis now instead of later but to break that time up with more fun things (not that science isn’t fun 🙄). I’m thinking baking, play the piano and experimenting with makeup! It doesn’t matter that no one is going to see my makeup or hear me play, I’m doing it for me but at the same time I’m not going to force myself to do to anything I don’t feel like or feel pressured to learn something new or start something big just because we have this time. 
I think it’s important to take a break and reset without anything or anyone sucking your energy. Only do things that you really want to and help you feel better now and for the future when this is over.
What are your plans for lockdown?
For me makeup is art. Your face is the canvas and For me makeup is art. Your face is the canvas and the fact you can take any colour/finish/texture and create something that completely reflects your personality and mood is amazing and yes maybe it also fuels my need to have so many pretty palettes!! The @jackieaina @anastasiabeverlyhills eyeshadow palette is incredible! The colours are soooooo pigmented but still really wearable. It’s like a work of art itself.
What’s your favourite ABH palette?
It’s a leg up kinda Sunday! Currently away on a It’s a leg up kinda Sunday! 
Currently away on a mini weekend trip with @openingupcricket and loving all the things to see and do (and eat) in Glasgow. I’ve always loved Scotland and Glasgow is my all time favourite Scottish city. Is there a way to become an honorary Scotsman please?!
Have you ever been to Glasgow? If you could pick any other nationality to be, what would you go for? 📸 @lifeofpingkan 
#scotland #glasgow #scotsman #travel #traveltheworld #travelbug #sundayfunday #relaxandunwind #weekendaway #weekendbreak #liverpool #polkadots #isawitfirst #whatiwore #highstreetfashion #ootd #topshop #strikeapose #weblognorth #lpoolgirls
#ad | For someone who loves makeup, if you saw me #ad | For someone who loves makeup, if you saw me on a day-to-day basis, you’d have absolutely no idea! There’s enough to do in the mornings before work without having to spend half an hour doing up your face. However, when I do wear makeup, even just a little, I feel more confident, put together and ready to tackle the day. 
That’s why I’m loving @Primark.Beauty to create a super quick, everyday look to help me look glowing and more importantly, at really affordable prices.
Prep + Perfect Priming Hydrator Base -£3
Prep + Perfect Skin Illuminator -£3.50
Perfect Finish Foundation -£2.50
Brow Sketch -£2
Colour Grid Eyeshadow Palette -£3.50
Matte Bronzing Powder -£1
Blush -£1.50
Falsh Lash Queen Mascara -£3
Velvet Matte Longwear Lip Crayon -£2

Whether you’re an expert or makeup novice, all of the products from #Primark are easy to use and fantastic quality as well as being cruelty free. Everything blends onto my skin beautifully, with a couple of standouts being the foundation which lasted all day and matches me perfectly (hello, £2.50!!!!!), the £1 bronzer to add some much needed life into my skin and the Velvet Matte Lip Crayon that is beyond comfortable and lasts through eating and coffee drinking. In just 5 minutes, you can achieve the simplest of looks, that’s suitable for any occasion. #IWorkWithPrimark @Primark
Check out my Instastories to see my quick and easy morning makeup!
Who else loves earrings?! I really need to wear th Who else loves earrings?! I really need to wear them more often because 1. Jabbing them through the piercing that has been empty for months is no fun and games 😂 and 2. They just elevate your look to the next level!! Seriously, whether they’re long, studs, gold, sparkly, colourful, patterned, they make me feel so put together. 2020 is my year for accessorising!
Gifted| Back to work and I’m really not here for Gifted| Back to work and I’m really not here for it! What I am here for is these natural Wispies eyelashes from @ardellbeauty. I do love false lashes but because I don’t have a lot of lid space, I find they always look heavy and unnatural on me so I give up and they get shoved in a drawer. That’s why I was dubious at first with these but the second I put them on, I fell in love. The natural style adds volume to my lashes without looking heavy and really do pass as being my own, even in person!! They’re easy to put on as the band is nice and flexible and stay put throughout the day. These are my lashes for sure! Have you tried Ardell lashes before?
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Travel essentials - Trinny London, Floral Street, Clinique, The Body Shop, YSL Beauty, Magnitone
October 7, 2018 Secret Rendezvous•Skin Care•Skin Deep

Travel Essentials – defeating that ziplock bag!

Packing is always troublesome, especially when it comes to the liquid allowance. Take the stress out of travelling by...
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Trinny London – Be part of the Trinny Tribe

If you're short on time, a makeup novice or just want to look a bit more "done" without having to wear layers and layers of products, Trinny London is for you.

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Getting a mini makeover at the Clinique counter
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Clinique, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Who doesn’t love a good pamper session and makeover? Certainly not me, I’m obsessed! Long relaxing facials and shoulder massages, followed by a full face of makeup ready for a big night out, I love it. However, with work and busy summer weekends, there isn’t always the time for...

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The Body Shop Banana Range
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Going Bananas for The Body Shop’s Banana Range

Finding it difficult to get your five a day? Yeah me too. Do you think it would be cheating if I got my fruit in the form of skincare? I feel like that would be acceptable, especially if it smells as delectable as the banana range from The Body...

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Latest in Beauty – Build Your Own Box

Subscription beauty boxes. I’d bet the makeup addicted amongst us have signed up to at least one at some point in our lives. A selection of goodies delivered straight to your door every month. Some new brands, some loved brands, they seem like the ideal beauty staple. With some boxes...

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Rodial Bee Venom cleansing balm
June 3, 2018 Skin Care•Skin Deep

Skincare is my favourite form of Self Care

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. It’s as simple as that and yet, as a society, we have placed a lot of stigma on mental health. The fear of being labelled a liability or that it’s ‘all in your head’ prevents people from speaking...

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Rodial Vit C Skincare Range
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Rodial Vit C Brightening Skincare Range

I didn’t know good skin until I started using Rodial. From Dragon’s Blood, Bee Venom to the luxuriously named Pink Diamond range, I love them all. No matter how many skincare products I try, I always come back to Rodial. My love affair began the moment I started using...

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Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream and Flawless Filter
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Getting that glow with Charlotte Tilbury

I’m no novice when it comes to highlighter. I live for strobing and blinding cheekbone no matter the colour or finish. Whether it’s shimmering champagne, glittery gold or even prismatic amethyst, the bolder the better. However, more recently I decided I wanted to forego the glitter and venture into...

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ZeroFat at MediSpa Harvey Nichols Spa Showcase
February 11, 2018 Secret Rendezvous•Skin Care•Skin Deep

Harvey Nichols Spa Showcase

Have you ever watched The Secret Garden? That magical moment when she unlocks the hidden door and goes inside to see what wonders await her? Well last week, I had my own secret garden moment after receiving an invitation to the Harvey Nichols Spa Showcase. Situated on the top...

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