There's just a few days left to snap up the July birchbox. Here's my review of this month's box to help you decide whether to snap one up: Balance Me Congested Skin Serum Designed for acne prone skin, this soothing gel can be used as an on the spot treatment or all over the… Continue reading July Birchbox
Beach Beauty Essentials
With summer in full swing I've put together my top beauty picks for channeling beach goddess vibes. Whether you're hitting an actual beach or just want to look and smell like vacation here are my recommendations: Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Skinscent Unadulterated beach goddess in a bottle. This heady blend of bergamot, warm amber, tiare… Continue reading Beach Beauty Essentials
Happy Birthday Birchbox
To celebrate birchbox turning 5 in the UK this month's theme is 'Tea Party'. Instead of the standard box I received this lovely 'birch-tin' which I will definitely repurpose as storage after using my goodies. Let's take a look inside: Whittards Tea Bags The most important component of any tea party comes courtesy of Whittards.… Continue reading Happy Birthday Birchbox
Brand Focus: Sol de Janerio
I finally got round to trying some products from the buzzed about range. Here are my thoughts: Brazilian Bum Bum Cream I feel like this stuff became an overnight sensation. The caffeine rich cream can be used all over the body for firmer skin. Bum bum cream takes a lot of rubbing in which is probably… Continue reading Brand Focus: Sol de Janerio
Here for the Tea
I was pretty much exclusively a coffee drinker until my mid 20's when a friend introduced me to citrusy wonder of Earl Grey tea. Recently another friend gifted me a box of T2 French Earl Grey tea bags and I'm obsessed! This version includes a floral twist with the addition of hibiscus, sunflower petals, rose… Continue reading Here for the Tea
Power Couple
These two multitaskers have been the foundation of my make up routine this winter. In the colder months I like to wear a more substantial base than I do in summer. Recently, I have been unable to put down the Hourglass Vanish Seamless Stick Foundation! This is sold as a full coverage foundation but used sparingly… Continue reading Power Couple
Birchbox Sale Mini Haul
I love having the opportunity to snap up some luxe for less, so couldn't resist a peek at the Birchbox summer sale!! Here's what I picked up: Verveine d'Huygens Body Milk This body milk was the first thing I put in my basket. I am a huge fan of Huygens and am obsessed with their… Continue reading Birchbox Sale Mini Haul
Less Waste, More Taste
I hate waste and I love getting a taste of luxe for less. For these reasons the 'Too Good To Go' app has quickly become one of my favourites. The app aims to reduce food waste by connecting eateries that would otherwise throw food away to customers that are willing to drop by just before… Continue reading Less Waste, More Taste
Summery Samples
August is almost over and so is your chance to get your hands on this month's Birchbox. In keeping with its mermaid theme all the samples inside have been specially picked to help us achieve a beach goddess vibe. Here are my thoughts on this month's box: Vita Coco Coconut Oil I feel like sample services are… Continue reading Summery Samples
Highlights
I am obsessed with that radiant, angelic looking glow that can be achieved with highlighter. Here are some products that can help nail that celestial look: YSL Touché Éclat The one that started it all. The pink toned 01 shade is perfect for my fair skin. It brightens up the dark circles under eye… Continue reading Highlights
