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H&M Autumn Edit

September is almost here - which means school will be back in session and people are slowly getting back to work following lockdown. Despite the year we've had so far, I'm looking forward to simple moments - leaves changing colour, cosying up with my family on the sofa, and of course fashion. I think with lockdown easying, a change in wardrobe from loungewear to more dressed up looks for the office, after-work drinks or meetups with friends is in order. I started going through my drawers this[...]

Fashion, Lifestyle

Summer Wardrobe Edit

This post contains affiliate links. This means that if you click/and or make a purchase through certain links or any related social media platforms, I may make a commission. It's set to be a scorcher next week - and I'm not mad at that. As lockdown has eased, we can now meet up with friends and family for social distanced picnics or outdoor fun which means wardrobe upgrade! Can I get an "amen"? It doesn't hurt to get out of the loungewear and feel and look great during these tougher times. Si[...]

Fashion

Essential Shoes Every Woman Should Own

Happy hump day! It's been a while since I was last here and I thought that as the season has changed (and it finally looks like the weather has caught up), that it was time to talk about my favourite thing. Shoes!! Although I have a slight obsession with heels, this blog post will focus on what I think is essential in every woman's wardrobe. Three types of shoes I will never suggest that anyone wears is a kitten heel, thong heeled sandals and chunky trainers. Yuck, just yuck!! No one need[...]

Beauty

My Morning Skincare Routine

Let's just start by saying that for a 36 year old woman, my skin care game was laughable. Thank heavens black don't crack, because it really was rather embarrassing. Think St Ives Apricot Scrub... Yeah - it was bad - don't judge me! Having said that, my rather basic routine had been working just fine until about a year ago when all of a sudden, breakouts hit my face with a vengeance- I looked like an adolescent. I wondered whether my eating habits had something to do with it, and even[...]

Lifestyle

Beauty Advent Calendars Under £100

I love an advent calendar. It's the gift that keeps on giving. There are numerous beauty advent calendars on the shelves at the moment - ranging from around £15 to over £300 (you know that I'm not going to spend that sort of cash on beauty products!!). I've rounded up the best calendars under £100 from Rituals to the Body Shop, but by far the best value is by Marks & Spencer at only £35 (with value of £280!). You'd have to spend £35 to buy it, but if you are like me and you b[...]

Fashion

50 Autumn / Winter Fashion Finds

Okay - it's officially cold and I've been in denial until earlier this week. I finally given in to switching my entire wardrobe to scarves, knitwear and over the knee boots (my fave!). I'm blaming it on the long summer that we had(thank you Jesus!!!!). As always, I have done my best to find items around the £50 mark. However, with coat and boot season on us, my choices are a bit of a mix of budget and more expensive items. I don't believe in buying coats and boots every autumn/winter.[...]

Lifestyle

Father’s Day Gift Guide

It's one week to fathers day. If I'm honest, I'm yet to buy a gift... that would be because I've been so focused on our wedding anniversary which was yesterday that I lost sight of this. Men are also just so difficult to shop for, I only just got my husband's gift on Friday! The good news is that I have dinner reservations sorted at The Ivy which I'm much looking forward to. If you are yet to have something organised for the day here are a few ideas. How about making them a true british fry[...]