podcasts have become increasingly popular over the past few years, particularly over the course of the pandemic as we have a little bit more time for ourselves. i have become an avid fan of listening to them, whether that be whilst i'm getting ready, doing housework, light uni study or even when on a run. [...]
MY ‘YEAR OF YES’
BOOKS - YEAR OF YES a little reflection on why i'm continuing my YEAR OF YES in 2021... i can't believe i had never heard of Shonda Rhimes, Executive Producer for Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away With Murder, and owner of Shondaland. so you may be wondering; how did I come across [...]
CHRISTMAS 2020 PLANS + QUIZ!
i'm keeping this post simple, firstly because i, like many people, am bored of the Covid-19 puns and references, so i thought i would write a short one about my Christmas plans and share my CHRISTMAS QUIZ with you that i have made! (keep reading!) like many, these will be very different than other years [...]
SKYDIVING – WHAT TO EXPECT
It's become apparent that this year has been a write-off in terms of experience for many people. i have found myself reflecting more on the stuff i have done in the past years, one of them being my charity skydive last year. i've ALWAYS wanted to do one. It was just perfect timing that Fitzroy, [...]
SOAP + GLORY VITAMIN C FACIAL WASH
First, let's be specific. This post refers to the 'Face Soap and Clarity 3-in-1 Daily Detox Vitamin C facial wash'. Phew! I've been using this glorious facial wash for about 4 years now and there are a few good reasons why I've continued to use it. I've always been a big fan of Soap & [...]
A VISIT TO…VIRGINIA WATER
This may be somewhat delayed, however I thought it would be good to suggest some nearby places to visit during this strange time (or all year round), as well as use it as an excuse to post some lovely pictures! At the start of the year I managed to visit Virginia Water in Northern Surrey, [...]
MINI AVON HAUL
A couple of months ago, I bought a handful of products from Avon. I'd become familiar with the brand a few years ago when local representatives would post a brochure through our letterbox. Whilst this hasn't happened recently, especially due to the current pandemic, I found myself wanting to try out new products instead of [...]
2020 – MID-YEAR REFLECTION
a plump faced me from the archives (: Today is the 1st of July, which means we have passed the half way point of 2020. What?! I think we can all agree 1. where has the time gone - again?! 2. it's been a very weird one so far. Many of us probably had plans [...]
REVIEW – FEATHER AND DOWN LOTION + SPRAY
I've tried to find various reviews on the Feather&Down Sweet Dreams pillow spray and body lotion, but haven't been successful, so I thought I would create my own. I managed to get these both in a duo pack after Christmas for about £4. I don't believe they sell the body lotion on its own, however [...]
LIZ EARLE VS ALDI HOT CLOTH CLEANSER
I won't lie, I was quite excited to compare the Liz Earle cleanser to the Aldi dupe! I'd been waiting a while for Aldi stocks to come back in and voilà! Now I've used the Liz Earle cleanser before, but stopped as it hurt my eyes. But a few years later, I gave it another [...]
ALDI PINK CLAY SKINCARE
I've always wanted to try the Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay mask, however, I cannot justify the £41.90 price tag! Randomly, on my outing to Aldi of all places, I came across some dupes - not only of the mask, but also a scrub and cleanser. Intrigued, I purchased the set and can say [...]
CHATTY WEEK – BODY FAT
Body fat. We all have it. And we need it, whether we like it or not. This is a topic that I could spend hours going into, involving BMR, health, genes, gender, lifestyle, blah blah, but I won't bore you with that today! I'm also mindful that some PTs may be a little skeptical with [...]
REVIEW – BUMBLE + BUMBLE SUNDAY SHAMPOO
I was a little tentative to purchase this shampoo at first, mainly because of the mixed reviews and hefty price tag for 250ml ... £22.50! Honestly, I have wanted to try this for a while. I ordered it on lookfantastic and I have to say, I am pleasantly surprised. It claims to be a weekly [...]
CHATTY WEEK – VE DAY
Like many people in the UK, I was confused to hear why this year's Early May Bank Holiday was moved to a Friday. The reason: VE Day! WHAT IS VE DAY?This year is the 75th VE Day Anniversary which celebrates Victory in Europe Day, the day Prime Minister Churchill made a broadcast to the nation, [...]
REVIEW – MARIO BADESCU DRYING LOTION
I'm a little late to jump on the hype, but I thought I would give the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion a try. It's an award winning spot solution and has become a staple in my skincare routine. I've always suffered with blemishes from hormones and stress, so I invested in this small glass bottle (that [...]
VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
I first came across this Risotto when I went to my work Christmas Do last year. Oh my, it was delicious! I thought I would give it a go and re-create it. This can be vegan and gluten-free, providing you keep an eye on the ingredients, especially the stock cube. I'm pretty pleased with the [...]
WHAT’S IN MY MAKE UP BAG?
I'm always curious to see what is in others make up bags and I'm sure I'm one of many. When I started this blog I said I would be posting some beauty posts, so hopefully this is the start of many. Whilst it may not be everyone's cup of tea, I'd be interested to see [...]
EASTER EGG MILLIONAIRE’S SHORTBREAD
Happy Easter! I hope you're enjoying the time off, spending it in the sunshine and indulging in some divine Easter eggs! Here, I have a recipe for you that uses very few ingredients and helps you make the most of that Easter chocolate you've either found or been left by the Easter bunny. WARNING: the [...]
COOKIES – NUTELLA EDITION
Apologies for the lack of a post last week, I was in fact very ill which is unlike me - I will spare you the details. I hope you are staying safe and well during this uncertain and confusing time. I haven't been able to get the original post I wanted to go up due [...]
THINGS TO DO WHEN QUARANTINED!
My original post for this week was meant to cover my Travel Bucketlist and places I've been to - however, due to recent events, I didn't think it would be appropriate! My holiday to Gran Canaria has been cancelled as a result so I'm feeling a little down and am sure others are due to [...]
St Patrick’s Day – Guinness Cupcakes
Guinness? In a cupcake? Yes. What is St. Patrick's Day?From my research, this special day celebrates the St Patrick's death, a patron saint in Ireland. It involves certain traditions of coming together, sharing a few drinks, hosting Irish-themed parades, donning some shamrocks and green attire; I also learned it is a national holiday for Ireland! [...]
Travel Essentials
It's official, I'm going on holiday! This is a long overdue break that I am not ashamed to admit that I DESERVE. It's important you take some time out for yourself, which is what I'm doing! Obligatory goofy 'I'm going on holiday!' pic. I'm heading to Gran Canaria at the end of the month, so [...]
Ways To Help The Planet: Do Your Bit
It's no secret that we should be taking more care of our planet. There is no better time to start than now. If everyone does their bit to make a habit for the better, think about how much our planet would benefit. Plastic is a serious issue, as is fast fashion and various other wasteful [...]
Velvety Valentine’s Cookies
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so I thought this would be the perfect time to share a recipe for cakey red velvet and white chocolate cookies! If you're loved up or single pringle, these are delicious, whatever the occasion, you can share these or scoff them all to yourself which I have been [...]
Chatty Week – Mental health
Another mental health post from some gal? You’re probably wondering. It’s common knowledge now that we need to be made more aware of mental health. This is a personal, raw post which to some element makes me feel somewhat vulnerable, however it is also something so important to me and I empathise with anyone feeling [...]
Gymtimidation
Here we are, nearly into February which means it could be time for you to pursue that New Year's Resolution you've been putting off for the past month - joining the gym. January has nearly passed it is likely there will be a few who managed to stick it out; now it's your turn to [...]
