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....

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...

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...

10 CRYSTAL-INFUSED BATH+BEAUTY STARS TO TRY SOON “A turquoise given by a loving hand carries with it happiness and good fortune” – Arabic proverb. I love this quote, too, by Alexander Lawrence Posey, “Be the energy you want others to...

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...

 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,...

The question that I’m asked over and over and over again is “how do you make money"” and also “how much money do you make"”. This Influencer industry is one of those that doesn’t have a “typical” or predictable annual salary like...

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...

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...

"Refusing to accept any standard short of perfection." Those words have weighed over me my whole life, casting a heavy shadow as much as they've driven me forward. I've never been able to settle for second best, I've always questioned...

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...

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...

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:...

  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...

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,...

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...

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 raved about this wondrous shampoo and conditioner duo just after Christmas but – as usual – it has taken some time to edit my written review. Mind you, that’s not a bad thing at all, because it’s given me a chance to test Olaplex 4 & 5...

Most of you know I live in Raleigh, North Carolina, and I’ve been here for 11 years! We typically have short and mild winters, and our summertime starts in May and runs strong through October. I’m originally from the midwest, so I do miss the...

*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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

With the British summer around the corner and the guessing games it plays with us when we’re packing for a weekend away (sun…drizzle… downpours…warmer than the Med")  there’s really no such thing as a bad day in the Cotswolds, says...

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 tend to stick with the classics when it comes to style and beauty, but I also like experimenting with some trends as long as they feel true to what I like. This makeup tip I’m sharing today is something you may have heard of already, but I’m...

I enjoy a glass of wine every once in a while, especially with a good meal or on the weekend when I’m looking to wind down. Over the past few years, I’ve tried to narrow down my favorite type of reds and whites, and while I’m still learning...

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...

To say that I haven’t been getting out much is a bit of an understatement. I feel as though I’ve been locked in my office for months, though it’s really only a matter of weeks if I count it up properly. Still, I’ve been doing the intense...

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...

I only read 4 books in February, which makes me wonder how on earth I managed to get through *8* in January. Find my recaps below! Girl Underwater by Claire Kells // I chose this book from a list of novels that Julia Whelan has...

I’m late with this L’Oreal Pro Glow Foundation review but I think it’ll have been worth waiting for, especially if you are on the hunt for a flawless-finish foundation that manages to look fresh and natural on the skin, that has a bouncy,...

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...

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...

I’ve told you that I was a Brooklinen is kicking off their Black Friday promotion early (it starts today!) by offering 20% off all Brooklinen products! We love their cashmere duvet to our collection as well. And as soon as I saw they...

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...

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...

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...

earrings, necklace, lipstick, perfect tee It took me way too long to think of an honest title that conveyed what this post would be about! Options included: “I finally learned how to actually do my brows.” “I was hoping for this exact...

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,...

Hello lovely followers, I must apologise for being absent for a couple of weeks – I managed to catch the flu bug that has been floating around and I’m only just starting to feel like myself again! On the brighter side, it has allowed me to...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

This go-faster stripes on trousers trend is one trend I can get behind, unlike backless things, “cold shoulders” and anything cropped). And it can be almost any sort of stripe; wide bands of colour, thin white piping, even the triple Stripes...

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...

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’ve enjoyed working on these makeup capsules, and today is all about travel friendly options. I’ve done a “quick and easy” capsule and a “budget friendly” capsule too. My intention with choosing these great products was to find items...

  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...

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...

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...

I like to throw out a little video of myself now and then, otherwise you’re all left to construct a mental image of me from the mad things that I write about like gussets and too-small boilersuits and the restraining order that Tom Hardy took...

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...

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...

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...

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....

      Sali’s new book,

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,...

‘A mum is a mum from the moment they find out they’re pregnant’. I remember reading this before I was pregnant and it’s come up a few times since seeing that positive test result myself. But I wanted to take a moment to write about this from...

Life can be so fast paced. Before you know it, it's half way through the year and none of your objectives have been ticked off your metaphorical 'to do' list - but you have managed to kick ass in the office and attend every social event...

Lee Stafford Wonderball Wand*: http://amzn.to/2DSKr6N Phyto 9 Hair Cream*: http://amzn.to/2DtCrfF Colab Dry Shampoo: http://bit.ly/2Doy2GI Glossier Shower Oil*: http://bit.ly/2DmkEmA Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Oil Molecule One...

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...

Whenever I go to America, I generally get excited about two things in particular; 1. The food (come to Mumma) and 2. The Shopping. I\'ve already spoke about my love of American drugstores before, like I\'ve said many a time, I\'d be quite...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I love sleeping. In fact, have I told you about the time when I was little and my Mum said to me \'what\'s your favourite thing to do"\' I replied \'sleeping.\' My Mum was like \' but shouldn\'t it be spending time with your family...

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....

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...

  (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...

Here begins my epic task of catching up on all of the stuff I didn’t manage to post before the end of 2019, and I’m going to start with a bit of a Chanel update. Because who doesn’t love a dose of double-c luxury to kick of the...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Don’t groan; there’s another new title for my (defunct) monthly favourites that I’m testing. Basically the gist of what I’m trying to get across to people, via one lousy title that’s really hard to decide on, is that these are the 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...

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...

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...

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It’s the 3rd of the month, which means life update day. It has been published on the 3rd of every month for well over a year – I changed it to the 3rd when Ted was born (on – you’ve guessed it – the 3rd!) and before that it was on the...

There is a right way and a wrong way, gals. It may seem like styling hair straight is pretty simple and straight forward, but there are a few common mistakes that I see women make that I’m sharing on today’s video. I’ll discuss the wrong...