With plethora of music festivals taking place throughout the summer, I thought it would be a good idea to write a blog post about how to pre-prepare your hair to keep it looking great during the festival season…
There’s something about finding your signature scent that’s so exciting. If you’re on the hunt for a lush fragrance but you’re on a budget, there are a few little-known tricks you can use to get the price down…
When styling your hair, it’s important to be mindful of a few factors when choosing what methods and devices you’re planning to use in order to keep your hair feeling healthy and looking lovely. Plus, knowing your hair type can save you time and money. Here’s how…
The quest for healthy glowing skin is something most of us can relate to. Fortunately, achieving a flawless complexion doesn’t have to involve expensive products or complicated techniques. Here are some simple tips that’ll brighten your skin and help you minimise your makeup…
With the promise of a long hot summer to come, now is the perfect time to get your warm-weather essentials sorted. If you plan ahead, you’ll be able to find the best (and lowest!) prices on the things you need to survive the summer…
There’s nothing more luxurious than receiving a lovely skincare or haircare treat at Christmas. Even though we all joke about getting a pack of ‘smellies’ each year, it actually feels rather pampering to receive a cruelty-free, natural product, especially if it has the added bonus of being recyclable too. Here are some sustainable gift ideas…
If, like me, you’ve become used to doing your own hair and beauty treatments over the past couple of years, you may well want to continue enjoying spa-like sessions at home. Here are some ideas to pamper yourself this autumn…
It’s likely that we’ll still be wearing masks for many months to come, so it’s important to consider our post-lockdown skincare routine. Here are some natural solutions to help prevent outbreaks of ‘maskne’ – blemishes caused by regular mask wearing…
I’ve been trying to replace most of my regular skin & hair products with more natural, organic, vegan or cruelty-free alternatives & have been enjoying the process of researching new brands. Here are some of my bath, body & haircare favourites…
After doing a LOT of research into the ingredients in beauty products I’ve recently switched over to some wonderful natural skincare & cosmetics brands so I thought I’d share my findings with you. Here are some of my favourite organic & vegan products…
If you need to turn your daytime makeup into a glamorous night time look for festive parties, here are 5 makeup products that you’ll need in your kit so that you can party all night long…
In today’s post, I’m taking a look at some budget skincare options that you can use to look after your skin and some handy recipes to DIY your skincare…
Do you find that your skin is dryer or more irritated in the winter? The seasons are changing and as we move from warmer weather into colder temperatures it’s a good idea to take a look at your usual skincare routine and make some easy changes for the winter months…
Not everybody who is enthusiastic about makeup can afford to splash out on high-end stuff, but the good news is that there are plenty of things you can do to save money on your make-up collection today…
Athletic clothing & essentials aren’t only good for boosting motivation, they’re also useful for increasing mobility & comfort, on top of preventing painful injuries. That said, here are seven workout necessities every fitness enthusiast should have…
Your hair is not only your crowning glory it is also an outward indicator of your internal health. Today’s guest post is all about the healthy foods you can eat to enhance your hair without spending a fortune on treatments…
Everyday stress and pollution can cause a lot of damage to your skin. There are skincare products you can use to help you combat these negative effects, but they can also be very expensive, so here are five natural alternatives—some of which you may find in your very own kitchen:
With celebrities like Lady Gaga rocking cool icy blonde locks, the platinum trend is going to be huge for summer. BUT it can be difficult to look after dyed blonde hair when the weather heats up. If you want to brighten your blonde hair or are thinking of adding some highlights during the summer months, I’ve got some tips from Philip Kingsley to help you to maintain healthy hair.
As the saying goes, you’re only as old as you feel — but most of us want to look young, too! More than ever before, marketers are trying to cash in on this with the global anti-ageing industry topped out at over $42 billion USD in 2018, and is expected to reach over $55 billion within the next four years. Yikes! If you’re wondering about less spendy ways to keep your skin supple and youthful, here are several ways to ensure that your health and beauty goes more than skin deep…
Did you know that the delicious cup of hot chocolate, or your morning cup of coffee, or that glass of cranberry juice consists of copper? Do you know that some of the top chefs and healthcare professionals prefer copper pots over modern cookware? Why? Because we all need copper in our lives…
In a bid to tame my wild hair, I’ve been doing some research into tricks and tips for curly manes. If you too want to turn your fluffy barnet into a sleek, wavy style that looks deliberate rather than ‘just got out of bed’, I’ve got some expert advice to get you started…
If you’ve ever considered not drinking, there are countless reasons why you should pursue this goal in 2019 – no more hangovers, for a start! Here are 6 ways that quitting drinking makes you more attractive than before…
Smiling is good for you. When you smile, a little burst of happy hormones is released into your brain, which gives you a mental lift. It also helps you to make friends as people are drawn to happy folk and smiling is contagious. With the new year coming up, why not make it your resolution to have the healthiest smile possible? Here’s how…
The seasons seem to change the moment that September hits and that’s when we need to address parts of our health and beauty regime to keep ourselves happy, healthy and looking great throughout the autumn and winter. Here are some easy swaps I’ve made this September to cope with the changing seasons to come…
In order to maintain a perfectly healthy, lustrous mane, the experts have come up with different ideas of how best to manage hair – but should all that advice be believed? Myths are rife in haircare, so if you want stronger, healthier hair there are several myths that you can ignore & still have great looking hair…
Great news! Your beauty and cosmetic routines do not have to consist of costly, overpriced products and procedures. I’ve been blogging about cruelty-free beauty for a few years now and I’ve found that it’s not only an ethical way to shop, but it’s also cost-effective too. That said, you don’t have to splash out for named brands and special formulas when you can DIY some beauty items and get a discount on the rest. Here are a few tips on how you can save money whilst still looking good…
Eye-wear can be expensive, can’t it? I’ve winced at the price of prescription glasses many times! But this year been I’ve searching for ways to cut costs on my frames, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. Read on to hear about the bargains I discovered online…
I’ve come up with some very easy ways you can save money on your regular hair care costs. Nothing here is hard to do, but
When space is tight and you don’t have room for a dressing table in your bedroom, how about turning an alcove or cupboard into a
Today I’m sharing my DIY project to turn an alcove cupboard into a fitted dressing table, read on to find out the inspiration behind this
Did you know that besides being good for your dietary health, eggs—specifically, egg whites—can also be great for your skin? Read on to find out
Have you heard about the candle that shoppers going wild about this summer? It’s a budget version of the Jo Malone ‘Pomegranate Nioir’ scented candle
Today I’m sharing my night-time routine along with a little cruelty-free product review. Remember when I blogged about my first impressions of The Hero Project
When we head off on holiday, one of the things we hope for is to return with a great tan. After all, we can’t wait
The Hero Project is a skincare brand that I’ve only just discovered. Of course, I’ve heard a lot of murmurings about this collection from the blogosphere
At this time of year I like to give my skincare routine a bit of a shake up. With all this warm air indoors and cold
Yes, I still have an advent calendar every year, even at my age. I’ve had chocolate calendars to countdown the days until Christmas for as
I’ve always had trouble finding products to suit my eyebrows, cruelty-free or otherwise. In fact, I’ve never found a match before. The thing is that
Hairstyles come and go, but one thing is certain: Hair is always going to need cutting, trimming, colouring, and styling. Now that autumn is upon
I’ve really struggled to find a cruelty-free replacement for my mascara. Considering that I have some very blonde eyelashes under all the layers of black
Earlier this year I made the switch over to living a cruelty-free life. I’ve been gradually replacing all my products with their non-animal-tested counterparts over recent
Did you watch Inside The Factory on BBC2 last night? I love programmes like this; finding out about the inner workings of factories that produce
Last month I wrote about the reasons why I’ve recently made the switch to living a cruelty-free life. I’ve since written about homemade beauty as
Hi guys, welcome to Thursday – one of the greatest days of the week in my opinion. Today I’m talking about a recent shake-up to
With us women being busier than ever as professionals, mothers, wives, friends, supporters, CEOs – and just plain amazing human beings – it can be tough
You may have spotted that I’ve recently developed more of an interest in the beauty industry. It’s not that I wasn’t interested at all in
With only a couple of day to go until the UK Blog Awards I’m starting to get really excited. I did warn you that this
I want my life to be cruelty-free. This is something that has been important to me for a while and I’d love to share my
Today I have two fabulous things I want to share with you. Firstly, I’ve got a great step-by-step tutorial for creating glamorous curls at home.
Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Bridget Bardot, Marilyn Monroe – they all epitomised an era of elegance and glamour. Their looks remain timeless and, therefore, it’s
Tousled waves are one of my favourite hairstyles for blonde hair beauties during the summer months, making it look like you have just stepped straight
Each time that I’m planning a trip to the hairdressers I think that I’ll go for something different, but I always chicken out at the
I’m sure you’ve heard me say it many times before but I love the glamour of the 40s and 50s and even though my wardrobe
It’s at this time of year that I start to go a little crazy with my nails. I pick out the darker colours and I
This is one of my favourite lyrics from a Beautiful South song and it always reminds me of this time of year. Yes, it’s officially back-to-school
Did you know it’s the National Blog Awards this week? Did you know that I’m a FINALIST?! Have I mentioned it before..? 😉 Going to
Would you go out of the house without make-up on? Are you brave enough to meet up with your friends without a puff of powder?
Is it a big thumbs up or something you’d never ever wear? When colour trend experts Pantone announced the colour of the year I was in two minds as to whether it’s the colour for me…
Can you believe that it’s nearly Halloween? Have you got your costume sorted out and your treats ready for visitors? I recently wrote about decorating
Over the past few weeks I’ve been making a concerted effort to stop buying new products and use up what I already have. Click to read my
Earlier this month I challenged myself to use-up all the odds and ends of cosmetics and skincare products that I have on my dressing table rather
Let’s start with the real reason why I’m setting myself this challenge: I need to save money between now and Christmas (yes, I’ve peeped into
If you’re going to be sporting a swimsuit or bikini at the beach or the swimming pool this summer, really the only accessories you’ll be
The ombre trend – two colours blending together – is everywhere this summer. It started with ombre hair, with many women choosing dark roots blending into blonde
I took advantage of Superdrug’s 3-for-2 offer last week and snapped up a couple of MUA items that I’ve had my eye on – including a new
I received a surprise treat in the post from my fabulous fairy friend Jenna the other day. She sent me a lovely card and a nail
It’s St Patrick’s day and the whole of the UK is celebrating with a good old knees up. I’m definitely heading to the pub tonight and
At the weekend I went shopping for a few office supplies and amongst my basket of envelopes, parcel bags and pencils was a pack of
I took a bit of time over the weekend to try out an idea for getting pretty heart-shapes onto my nails ready for Valentine’s Day.
I have decided to go all glittery for bonfire night and create a firework effect on my nails. I began with Opia Nail Laquer from Primark in
