Instagram post 2191330333998626248_3273331858 Gifted| Do you have a morning ritual?
When it comes to getting out of bed and helping me look like I’m one of the living, there are certain things I always rely on.
First is my @lumie.lights alarm clock. They’re not cheap but this has been a life saver for me. Granted, I’m not jumping out of bed, so excites to get to work but the gradual build in gentle light helps my body feel less attacked by that awful iPhone alarm and I’m often awake before it reaches full intensity!
The second is a cup of tea. I very rarely skip my morning cuppa. I wake up, make it and pop back into bed for 20 minutes just adjusted and preparing myself mentally for the day ahead. Plus look at memes of course.
The last thing is a good under eye brightener. I’ve been really loving the Flawless Eye Retouch from @transformulas to help me look fresh in the morning. Not too thick or matte, simply paint under the eye and blend. The light reflective particles instantly smooth and conceal to make my eyes look brighter but in a really natural way. I’m not about that heavy cakey makeup look and this is just amazing.
What’s your morning routine?
Instagram post 2189180982895414005_3273331858 Hello 1st of December, I’m ready for you!
Today is tree day. We’re having a big cooked breakfast, opening our advent calendars and decorating our new house for our first Christmas which I’m very excited about. Then to finish, a big roast dinner. The perfect Sunday!!
Also big big shout out to @lifeofpingkan and @hyphyhip. I just love doing photoshoots with these two. I only have to mention an idea I have and they help me execute it and photograph it better than I even imagined it! 💋
Instagram post 2187707010173471285_3273331858 TGIF! So excited for this weekend because it’s the 1st of December and you know what that means?!? Christmas Tree!!!! Have you put yours up yet or are you go for this Sunday too? 
Tonight I’m having a chilled one. Anyone else wake up and already look forward to getting home and doing nothing? It’s my absolute fave. Top choices are reading a book or I’m already on the fifth season of Bones and loving it!
Instagram post 2185528045044400754_3273331858 Bold Lips! 💋
I am a peachy nude girl through and through but there’s something about this @fentybeauty lipstick in Clapback that makes me feel kickass! It’s a rich navy blue and it’s the only non-conventional lip colour I’ve ever bought. Something about the shade and finish called to me the second I saw it! Never mind the Fenty Mattemoiselle lipsticks feel great on. Not a touch of dryness and the colour is beyond pigmented. 
Haven’t quite been daring enough to wear it outside yet though even though I’ve had it for a year though... whoops.
What’s the boldest lip colour you’ll wear?!
Instagram post 2167408175811453203_3273331858 Gifted| It’s the 1st of November and to me that means it’s the start of the festive season. Ok I’m not talking get the tree up and lights everywhere but little bits of fun and magic every day are a must for me this month. I’m talking mince pies, lots of chocolate, Greggs festive bakes 😋 and @pret Christmas sandwiches (I’m sooooo ready). Plus it’s time to get out the winter cosy pyjamas and relax in festive bubble baths. Which brings me on to one of my favourite bath products, the @lush Snow Fairy Bubble Wand! For starters it’s pink so it’s a win and I love how easy it is to swish round in the water creating swirls of sparkly pink bubbles, all with that classic Snow Fairy scent.
Instagram post 2166668354130372191_3273331858 Happy Halloween!!! 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
What are your plans for this evening? Party? Trick or Treating? Or hiding away?! I’ve got my pumpkin carved (on the instastory) and my buckets of sweets ready! This year I’ve got skittles and of course the classic haribo packs. I wanted mini smarties but couldn’t find them anywhere! I’m not a big fan of sugary sweets like Swizzels so always get something I would actually eat. After all, a fair few packets will need to be tested by me for research purposes! 
What’s your favourite Halloween sweet treat? Any you really hate? Parma Violets = blerghhhh 🎃🕸🍬👻🤡
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August 6, 2016 Skin Care

Luscious Lips

With matte lipsticks being a firm favourite of mine and with beauty brands launching a must have liquid lipstick every week, it is important to look after my lips to stop them becoming flaky and dry. Here are my top 3 lip care products to help keep my lips in...

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July 31, 2016 Eye of the Beholder•Eyes

Midas Touch

The very first real eyeshadow I ever owned, was given to me for my birthday by my mother. A MAC cosmetics single in retrospeck. A light gold glitter eyeshadow that I continue to purchase the second it runs out, and is a firm staple in my makeup collection. Like a magpie,...

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Secret Rendezvous

Jersey trip wearing a yellow Kettlewell dress and straw floppy hat standing amongst the lavender at the Jersey Lavender Farm

A Jaunt in Jersey

Toronto skyline including CN Tower and Canadian flag

City Guide – Toronto

multi-coloured terraces by the River Avon in Bristol

24 hours in Bristol

Liver Building at the Pier Head and Albert Dock in Liverpool

City Guide – Liverpool

city break guide to Berlin, Eastside Gallery, Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany

City Guide – Berlin

Travel essentials - Trinny London, Floral Street, Clinique, The Body Shop, YSL Beauty, Magnitone

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July 20, 2016 Skin Care•Skin Deep

Mask Mania with L’Oreal

During my teenage years I loved nothing more than getting together with my friends for a pamper evening. Squeezing out green clay from a packet face mask, whilst watching Bring It On was the ultimate indulgence, and even though I still love watching Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union fight...

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July 16, 2016 DOTD

Denim Suede 90s

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the pop sensation Spice Girls first single wannabe, I would like to pay homage to all things 90s with my first disguise of the day aka DOTD. This look channels my inner Scary spice, with big hair and brown lipstick. Centred on the...

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Flirting with Fragrance

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Sara Miller Beauty Advent Calendar

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Step into Summer with Clive Christian Perfumes...

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The Perfect night’s sleep with Owen Drew...

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July 15, 2016 Eye of the Beholder•Eyes•Nail Love•Nails•Secret Rendezvous

Coffee Date

I have a confession. I used to despise coffee. In any form, whether latte, cappuccino, even coffee cake. I found the taste too unusual and the smell overpowering. Then in 2013, I spent a few months working in Bangkok, Thailand and I was confronted with the fact that no where sold...

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July 9, 2016 Secret Rendezvous

Festival of Beauty

Treat yo self! I live by this mantra. I get out of bed, I deserve a treat. Change out of pyjamas at the weekend, treat. ‘Insert any day of the week’, most definitely time to treat yourself! With that in mind, I decided what better way to fully embody...

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