Press Sample (Affiliate Links)I was recently introduced to the skincare brand Monarch Botanika, and I am so excited to share their mission and their products with you. Their belief in Monarch Butterfly Conservation is build into the very fabric of...

I feel like I have been spoiling you lately with some very swoon worthy beauty products (see here, here and here.) Today I have some lipsticks, that will get your heart racing if that kinda thing floats your boat, and if you\'re anything like me....

SPONSORED FEATURE  A smokey eye is the epitome of timeless glamour and understated cool. Whether you pair it with a bold red lip for a vintage look, or embrace your inner rock chick by adding a sprinkling of punk, a wash of dark grey eyeshadow can...

Purchased (Unaffiliated Links)If you shop at Trader Joe\'s, then I urge you to buy a bottle or two of the new seasonal Trader Joe\'s Red Currant Foaming Hand Soap. I bought a bottle when I was grocery shopping the other day, and it is the...

I had very little context of what to expect from a visit to Greenville, South Carolina. As it turned out, Amanda had visited that city with her family just a month or so prior to when I was offered the opportunity to visit with my family. She had so...

Hellooo, my pretty readers and visitors! How's it going" Alright" Maybe you want to add a dash of spices to your day" If yes, then I've got something pretty hot for you. Please welcome - one of favorites and very first red lipstick -...

So these days I?m a little bit married to my skincare favourites ? it takes quite a bit for a new entrant to muscle its way into my makeup kit. You have to test it, first on yourself, then on a few shoots, then on a few more and most of the time...

Best Beauty Buys with Nadine Baggott. There are a lot of Bs in that title – it’s a good job Nadine wasn’t named Brenda! I have two very professional, completely serious videos for you to catch up on. I promise you that there are absolutely...

Post features gifted products and affiliate links. If there’s one thing that Charlotte Tilbury is known for as a brand I’d probably have to say it’s a glow.The post Charlotte Tilbury Glowgasm Collection appeared first on A...

I feel like I\'ve been waiting about six years for the new Barry M Liquid Chrome Highlighter Drops to be released. It was a few months ago now since I first spied them on Barry M\'s Instagram page and knew that I had to get my hands on them...

Press Sample (Affiliate Links)Vitabrid C¹² Scalp+ Shampoo is formulated to improve scalp and hair health by gently cleansing, while moisturizing and infusing them with antioxidant-rich vitamins. It boasts a rich and satisfying lather, it...

Mother’s Day is around the corner and Nicole + I gathered a bunch of favorite things that we could give away to a lucky mom! Motherhood has been the most cherished season of my life. I particularly love this age of David talking up a storm,...

I\'m just going to hold my hands up right now and tell you that I am not a morning person. I hate waking up, so any extra time I have in the morning is a winner for me. I\'ve recently found that being more organised in the evening, means that my...

I read an article the other day about how ‘we’re doing self care wrong’. It was a bit of a click-bait title to be honest (isn’t everything online at the moment") but the content did make a point.The post What does self care mean to...

*obviously I didn’t ask him, he’s a dog, but he was very happy to clart about with brushes for an hour and was well fed with bits of cheese and ham. Now every time he sees a makeup brush he thinks he’s going to get a treat… Facts about...

 Press Sample (Affiliate Links)Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel is an exfoliating Glycolic and Salicylic Acids gel cleanser that effectively removes dead skin cells, cleans the skin, dissolves makeup and leaves skin deeply cleansed, soft,...

Are you a thoughtful and methodical packer or someone that waits until the last minute to throw some of your favorite things in a suitcase and hope you don’t forget anything" I’m more of the latter though I’ve streamlined my process a bit...

Here it is, as promised, my new “most-used” category; a monthly round-up of the five beauty products that I’ve used again and again. Helpful, I hope, for anyone wanting to know what I turn to day in, day out, rather than flash-in-the-pan...

Whether you’ve been out celebrating or up late making twelve bits of random fabric into something representing a shepherd’s costume, by this stage of the game you might be feeling a little jaded. What you, or a loved one, might need is something...

  1. Musee: Rudolph Bath Balm   2. Vidiri Signature Chocolate Bars    5. Rifle Paper Co. 2022 Dovecote Pocket Planner   8. Scatch & Sketch Dot-to-Dot Animals   9. Spread Joy Cheese Tool Set    14. Giving Pillow   120. Good Food Mood Flour Sack Tea...

The denim maxi trend has been recurring over the past few years, so it is surely becoming a classic. There are ways to wear it, and Angie from Your True Self Blog has all the outfit ideas you need to enjoy this jean skirt all year long!If you are...

Archipelago Botanicals Black Forest Candle has a dark and moody woodsy aroma with a hint of sweetness, and it smells like a winter walk in the woods. It\'s an enchanting must-have according to Lola\'s Secret Beauty Blog.Got stubborn belly fat...

A day that I anticipated for months finally came. The Ramblin’ Rose Triathlon was on September 26th, and I plus 3 friends completed the event! This was my second sprint triathlon, but since it’s been 9 years and I’ve borne 3 children since...

I’ve learned that people have different names for their comfy clothes that they change into when they get home for the evening. “knock-around clothes” “cozies” “house pants” Really, you name it. But there is one thing in common:...

I’ll always inevitably leave off something MAJOR from this list, but as a general list, these are my top 10 beauty discoveries/loves of the year! Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 – I’ve chatted a bit about this...

How do you make your makeup stand out if you don’t have the funds — or resources — to hire a team of glam artists" You buy some really good products and you learn some application tips, STAT. It’s not as hard as you may think. Besides, new...

one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight Now that I’m nearing my third trimester, I should spill the beans on what basics I’ve been living in! It’s funny, each one of my pregnancies has gone by faster and faster and I don’t think...

Most of us are spending a lot more time inside these days, and if you?re not – you should be! While housebound or limiting exposure to others, beauty treatments such as facials don?t have to fall by the wayside.  While it is certainly hard to...

 Press Sample (Affiliate Links)Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturizer is an obsession and covet-worthy hydrating moisturizer that has an incredible texture. This mid-weight gel cream has a fluffy cloud-like...

There’s another little Instagram/Internet trend doing the rounds – if you haven’t seen anyone share the #10yearchallenge yet then you may very well be living under a rock/spending a nice healthy time away from the internet (delete as...

The post Christina Nadin appeared first on Beauty Is Boring. Makeup is exciting… with the gorgeous Christina Nadin. The post Christina Nadin appeared first on Beauty Is Boring.

Remember the old days of blogging where bloggers would share more about their lives behind the computer" I miss those days! As I’m scrolling through Bloglovin’ in the morning, I see so many blog posts like “3 ways to ______” or “6 things...

I’ve been obsessing over this photo every since I dug it up this week. Can you even handle his little chin" Luke turned 3 earlier this week and we had a fun time celebrating him with my family. He makes me laugh on nearly a daily basis with...

Hello... It\'s me.I was wondering if after all this time - you\'d like to read...So here we are, It\'s March 2016 and I\'m not even going to pretend that sitting in front of a blank page and trying to find the right words to type is easy,...

Not since the Chanel bag debacle have I made such a frivolous and unnecessary purchase, but man have these Moulamax* sequin boots made me feel quite fabulous! I know that it’s both incredibly shallow and financially reckless to splash out on a...

Metallics are trending, that’s nothing new. Gold is our forever favorite, but we’re really feeling the silver vibe right now. A little bit Studio 54, a lot of glam, silver is seductive, especially when you’re going for a nighttime smokey eye....

Oh man, I honestly thought I’d never feel normal every again after my two-and-a-bit weeks of cold/cough/throat/chest things. I started to get a bit depressed, lying in bed all day, and even my marathon reading sessions didn’t really cheer me...

I’ve always considered hand cream a bit of a basic, essential – not one I’d often splurge on it (especially as I go through it on a pretty rapid rate) BUT if you’re going to say would you like a Jo Malone version of a beauty basic"...

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Hi, lovelies! It's spring time, but our weather's been miming autumn for a long time. But now as we have warmth and sun it's so nice to unpack light and pretty polishes. Today I want to share with you yet another one of Sophin family....

Last year I tried a course of EMFACE treatments with the absolutely brilliant Teresa Tarmey at her amazing clinic and I have finally gotten around to writing about it! If you have been wondering what EMFACE is and how it works, I have all the info...

Mariposa Trust post is here Soldier Skittles: bought from http://amzn.to/1XBMuio HW2 Clothing: http://www.hw-2.com Abercrombie Jeans, high waist, bought from ASOS but no longer on there.. Stan Smith Trainers: bought...

Other than a quick 36 hours together in LA for a work trip last year, Justin and I haven’t had a single “get away”! That’s mostly motivated by my deep hatred of leaving the boys, but after a busy year and with the boys getting a bit older,...

We’ve lived in our house for about 2 years now and the longer we are here the more and more I’m loving it. It’s only a 20 year old home, but there have been some pretty major expenses that put a bad taste in our mouths within the first year....

Black and white with a boost of color: I’m having a love affair with clean, sleek packaging — and formulas that actually work. Today’s theme is all about products that brighten and glow. Serums are essential for a brighter complexion, but so...

I don’t often go for a lot of pattern in my wardrobe BUT stripes are my one exception. I love a striped top so much. I know they aren’t the most flattering options from times, but sometimes you need to throw style “rules” out the window...

If there's one thing the internet is great for, it's hyping up beauty products as the 'ultimate must have' or 'holy grail' you 'can't live without'. Blogs and vlogs have definitely raised the profile of some...

The other week I stayed overnight at a friend’s house and made the mistake, the following morning, of applying the world’s richest, stickiest night cream to my face and neck. I’m not going to say who makes it, because I used it at the wrong...

Sali Hughes Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/salihugh… M&S Baby: http://tidd.ly/81f671bd M&S Towels: http://tidd.ly/5a013852 Rosie Cream Blush: http://tidd.ly/44e7877c Wildfox Sweatshirt: http://tidd.ly/a2ab5963 Silken...

Happy cold and flu season to YOU! All kidding aside, Justin had “sick throat” one day earlier this week which meant I went into full on prevention mode. I can’t take much of anything because I’m pregnant but I can load up on vitamins! One...

Here it is: the women’s Christmas Gift Guide. I find that women are much, much easier to buy for than men. My friends like almost anything that smells or looks or feels nice. I like almost everything that smells or looks or feels nice. I...

Settle in – we’ve got a lot to get through. Absolutely everyone seems to be producing beauty crackers these days, and as with the baubles I wrote about the other day they’re a lovely thing to have on standby, either as an emergency gift or a...

I’ve changed the format of my favourites video, you may be interested to know. After the roaring success of my 17 Most Used Beauty Products of 2017 video, I decided to make the “most used” aspect a regular feature so that you could see...

Glossy lids aren’t exactly new — we saw them in mass during fashion week 2015 — but they are certainly still trending. And with brands creating eye gloss (that literally looks like lip gloss), we thought we’d give you a refresher on how to...

One of my first (and best) discoveries as a beauty blogger wasn’t a single pot of magical cream, or a little tube of face-changing foundation. I wasn’t hooked in by just one eye gel, or bowled-over by a lone cleanser – I was far greedier...

Before you consider Cool Sculpting, take a closer look at what Barbie\'s Beauty Bits has to say about cool sculpting gone wrong. To help you get through this Spring with good health, peace and calm, Angie from Your True Self Blog has...

Kalimera! Yes, Greek grooming brand HOMMER is the first bright breath of fresh air in the men’s dept for the new year.  This brand has been garnering a good deal of praise for its efficacy and formulas from some our men’s grooming judges, so...

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  (There was also a Chanel newspaper in the press pack, which I found wildly impressive, for some reason. We’ve touched on this before, but there’s something about Chanel’s branding that gets me really hot under the collar. In my garage I...

No one can do a beautiful dimensional face palette quite like Charlotte Tilbury. I’ve been a fan of the brand for years, and as soon as I saw this new palette launch on a promotional e-mail I got, I immediately clicked through to learn more. It...

Read Part 1 and Part 2 here!  Circa 2007, in our dating years I sent an AIM message to the girl who was interested in him saying I needed to talk to her. These details are a big foggy but we spoke about what her interested level was and I...

  It’s an incredible 25 years since Bobbi Brown launched her first range of ten wearable lipsticks that suited a multitude of skin tones. Those of us old enough to remember the orange foundation and blue eyeshadows of the 80s have a lot to...

Warehouse have some amazing sequinned dresses* in store at the moment. Flattering, relatively inexpensive party dresses to see you through the festive season. Now I know that sequins are ten a penny in the run-up to Christmas, but I felt that the...

Can we say it's spring yet" Can we, can we" I'm pretty fed up of wearing nothing but jeans and jumpers, so any excuse to get out my pasty pale legs and pop on something a touch more feminine and I'm there. My wardrobe is awash with...

Anyone with long hair, kinky hair, super fine hair, or thick hair — basically anyone with hair! — knows what a b*tch it is to brush out tangles both-shower. This mundane act is right up there with shaving legs and bikini line (thankfully, I have...

Hey hey hey, I\'m back! It\'s benn a while since I last posted a review, although I\'ve bought a few products since then..... quiiiiite a few, tbh :D So stay tuned, more posts are finally coming!Anyway, since we have 3ina store opened here in...

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Natalie Kate Meehan is in a bridal scent bind I?m getting married in less than ten months – something that makes me want to both vomit and run into sea, perhaps at the same time – and my list of ?things I should probably do if I want the day...

Don’t get me wrong, I still apply the powders in all the standard contouring places – bronzer (or “sculpt” powder) vaguely beneath the cheekbones and backwards towards my ears, to the sides of the temples, beneath the jawline, highlight on...

The beauty world has seen an explosion of Christmas themed packaging, and this year there’s more beauty baubles than ever. I think they’re a lovely stocking filler or emergency gift idea, and I’ve picked out some of the best.     The...

Firstly, thank you so very much for all of the wonderful comments on last Sunday’s post – I was feeling so overwhelmed and low and they really bolstered my confidence and boosted my spirits! (Catch up on that post here, if you’re wondering...

People of Kent, a question: is it always so horrifically bad trying to get back into London through the Dartford Tunnel" Every time I’ve done it there have been huge queues – a few odd times over the years, but four times in the space of the...

We are a little over two months into preschool for both boys and it is going SO well for both of them. Drop off is very smooth, as long as someone isn’t crying in Luke’s class–that always triggers him to cry as well, and they come home happy...

We’re into the business end now, so get fuelled with coffee and prepare yourself for the scrum that is Boots with two shopping days to go. You probably won’t be able to get a delivery to home now (although you might be able to get click and...

I’ll start this post with a bit of an emergency bargain announcement, because it might not be around for long and you’ll kick yourselves if you miss it. The Rodial Airbrush, an amazing luxury foundation brush with a dome-shaped head and firm,...

I’m a pure sucker for dry shampoo – it’s one of my desert island must-haves. I stock up on it and get all panicky when I run out. It literally is the BEST product to extend the life of your just-washed (or salon styled) hair. So now dry...

Adult acne is difficult to tackle. First of all, why are we still breaking out well into our thirties" Acne is supposed to be a teenage skin ailment — FALSE! Acne happens to anyone at any age. But treating adult acne does take a special type of...

Hello, beautiful people! As you already know, I'm a huge fan of red colour, and why now" But what I haven't been telling you is that I'm also MAC-obsessed. Macjunkie is you will. When I'm in a MAC corner (which is, thankfully for my...

Justin has dedicated his free time to fitness over the last year or so, and he’s very picky about his gear. Here are some gift ideas for any athletes in your life! 01. Petzl Actic Core Headlamp – Safety first for running at...

Inspired by Chanel’s bright and cheery Neapolis makeup collection, I have been scouring the internet for things that will inject a bit of colour and life into my wardrobe, which currently consists of light grey things, dark grey things and...

Towards the end of 2017 we undertook a pretty big redecorating project. Previous to this the most we had done was to buy a couple of tins of paint and crack on at having a go painting rooms white (previously everything was magnolia).The...

It’s Black Friday and our inboxes are groaning under the weight of beauty offers flying in. There’s some really great deals out there – I’m going to try and list as many as I can here. Don’t forget to check the terms and conditions on...

Although plenty of skincare marketed to women would work brilliantly for men too, the scent and packaging isn’t always what they’d like to have in their bathroom. Here’s some suggestions from men’s ranges that are both effective and...

I listen to podcasts any chance I get! Anytime I’m in the car alone or doing a “mindless” task in my office, I have one going. Once I’m caught up on my regular podcasts, I’m always curious to find more, but that is a daunting task! There...

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Hope you're having a wonderful time.Well, it's time to see another beauty from my collection and today I want to show you a tender shade of blue with a teeny-tiny drop of green (as I see it). As usual, I'd like...

  Summer’s on its way for the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s time to stock up on skincare and haircare for the warmth ahead. French haircare brand PHYTO have got some lovely nourishing and protective products that are brilliant for summer...

Here’s to the old, here’s to the new. The thing I love about skincare is that there is literally a product for everything. And I’m a big believer in trying a bunch of formulations before committing (commit issues" Clearly.). While some people...

You certainly don’t need a full makeup overhaul when the seasons change, BUT there are 3 things you can do to transition your typical makeup routine from warmer weather to cooler months. ? First, find a rich, hydrating moisturizer. Dry skin...

botanical prints, serving set, linen bedding set, turkish towel, vertical gardening bed, danish planter Etsy has been one of my favorite places to shop for novelty items for many years. I remember discovering Etsy via Domino magazine over 10...

Fruit Salsa is one of those desserts that I never have leftovers of after I serve it. It’s such a simple thing, and so ridiculously easy to make, and everyone seems to love it. You can switch up what fruit you include in the “salsa”, but...

It’s funny because I sat down to write this blog post, and my intent was to write about my tablescape for the Valentine’s Day dinner I hosted last night with my college roommates… But after watching the video from our gathering two years...

Being pregnant is an exciting time, absolutely it’s not something to be taken for granted. But at the same time, I think almost everyone (from those I’ve spoken to in real life and online) definitely get to a point where they’re very...

This post will be going live after I’ve officially started my ‘maternity leave’. I write it like this as I won’t be taking maternity leave in quite the same traditional sense of my out of office going on for potentially as long as a...

Well here’s a little something that gets my gadget-geek side a bit overexcited; La Roche-Posay have just launched an incredibly useful piece of tech called My Skin Track UV. It’s a wearable sensor that measures your exposure to UV, pollution,...

Debra Brock rounds up the best of this year’s beauty gifts for Mother’s Day Mother?s Day is fast approaching (Sunday 26th March in the UK) and I?ve been having a truffle through the latest beauty gifts to find some gems. To be honest, nothing...

Hi there beautylovers, I hope you’re all well and enjoying Spring! I am sorry that this post has been delayed slightly – I’ve been unwell for the last few days and just didn’t have the energy to sit and write. I am slowly starting to feel...

I recommended some festive home fragrance at the start of December, but nobody wants their house to smell like Santa’s grotto in March. Here’s some suggestions of other gorgeous scents for the home that will be perfect for the New...