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...

For being such a visual and creative person, I struggle the most with imagining how a room would look decorated a certain way. My mom and sister can dream up these perfect ideas of how to lay out a space, what it needs and what needs to be taken...

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...

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...

Press Sample (Affiliate Links)CHI Vibes Get Me Bodied 3-in-1 Blowout Brush is an innovative blow dryer with two styling brushes and a round dryer attachment that makes it easy to style hair without a lot of fuss. The flat paddle brush helps brush...

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 -...

One of my favorite brands of all time, Madewell, has started their Black Friday promo early! I rounded up a handful of my favorite things from the brand and will highlight a few pieces that I own and love below. One.     Two.     Three.    Four. ...

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...

come on over! I love to be outdoors, and our back porch is one of my favorite places because it combines the outdoors with hosting or feeding family and friends. I’ve shared that when we moved into this house we brought over nearly every bit of...

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...

2) Alice Temperley. Not strictly pyjamas, but this silk camisole set from Somerset by Alice Temperley has a vintage feel that’s perfect for post-party wind-downs. It’s a bridal set, but who cares" I’m thinking G&T on the balcony at some...

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I’m excited to have Nicole here today sharing her gift guide! one, two, three, four, five, six, nine, ten, eleven, This print and

There\'s that saying, \' a Sunday well spent, brings a week of content.\' Kinda cheesy, but also kinda true. The past few weekends, I\'ve not done an awful lot. I\'ve literally just sat and done nothing, but not even nothing in a good way....

I couldn’t quite tell from the website, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover how cozy this black puffer coat is from Madewell. I have a fair amount of lightweight jackets, so a thicker puffer like this one was the...

Press Sample (Affiliate Links)MARÉE Keratin Hair Serum is a leave-in hair styling oil that can be used on all types of hair, but it is truly ideal for frizz-prone dry hair that needs a bit of extra moisture and pampering. It contains nourishing oils...

I have some sad news to share. Grits passed away a couple weeks ago. We found out earlier this year that he had a few different diseases and that we likely only had a few months left with him. Learning of his diseases was...

After the best summer in living memory (for me, at least; those older have enjoyed banging on about the summer of ’76 which was, of course, hotter, longer and tougher) we find ourselves hurtling into autumn. The leaves are starting to fall, the...

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...

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...

I love Christmas, and the lead up to it for many reasons; watching Christmas films ( Love Actually, Home Alone, ELF, need I go on") being able to decorate the house in fairy lights, it being acceptable to put Baileys in your hot chocolate on a...

  Amongst her many film and TV credits, make-up artist Christine Cant has worked on critically-acclaimed comedies including Father Ted, Spaced, Brass Eye, Alan Partridge and Absolutely Fabulous. She spoke to us about creating looks for the new...

 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,...

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...

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...

As we get closer and closer to summer time, I’m wearing my hair down less and less. But my goal this summer is to find more inventive ways to wear my hair back beyond just a ponytail or a messy bun! This style is simple, and you could very...

one, two, three, four, nine, ten, eleven,

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...

A couple of years ago...wayyyy back when, NYX Cosmetics was pretty hard to find. I remember trying to track down their Jumbo Pencil in Milk because every single YouTuber raved about it and used it as a base for intense eye makeup looks. I would...

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...

When I was in college, we took a trip to Italy during the summer before my senior year. We toured and performed in Venice, Florence, Rome, and finally took some time to vacation, finishing out our trip on the beautiful island of Capri. That was in...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

Nothing looks like summer in a glass more than Sangria. From the sliced fruit to the pretty pink or peach colors, it’s one of my favorite drinks to enjoy when the sun is blazing hot. The first recipe I shared for non-alcoholic Sangria can be...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 had no idea what to call this week’s video – it’s such a jumble of reviews and demos – and so I pulled out the two features I thought might be of the most interest. Some new Chanel makeup bits (from the recently launched AW18 collection)...

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:...

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,...

*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...

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...

This Works (again!) No Wrinkles Night*: https://bit.ly/2MJpJxS L?Oreal Pro Glow Foundation*: https://amzn.to/2wxLypj Dior Pump n Volume Mascara*: https://bit.ly/2ny9ggV Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Range*: http://bit.ly/2PZfGD0 Sachajuan Hair...

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...

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I warned you that it was all go until Christmas: two new things for you to get excited about. If you like babies. If you don’t like babies and would rather prong your eyeballs out with a fork than look at pictures of them, videos of them or read...

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...

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...

One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Eight. Nine.

Rejoice, rejoice, the Emanuelle dress from Hush is – I can declare – the perfect garment for eating in. And I don’t mean any old eating, obviously; eating is rarely an act that’s impeded by your clothing.  You can eat in virtually...

Now that we’ve got cracking with the gift guides, I can fully take stock of just how bloody late I am with them again. The sensible person would compile them in early November and have them ready and waiting for the last weeks of the month. Not...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

After making my husband a Key Lime Pie for his birthday (I didn’t use actual Key Limes, I just grabbed whatever limes my grocery store has), I’ve been on a huge lime kick. Prior to actually making his pie, I had never really enjoyed Key Lime...

We’ve had a really fun last few months together. David’s vocabulary has exploded, which is just the absolute best, and Luke is really becoming interactive and we’re starting to see a bit more of his personality shine through. We are “go...

I’m trying something a bit new on the video front: A Week In My Life. It’s a sort of scrapbook montage of things that I get up to during the week, but it’s all very informal and unstructured. As you know, I’m not a natural vlogger. I find...

Debra Brock got a masterclass in olfactory enlightenment. Here?s what she learned from The Don.     It?s not often in life you get to spend two days with a world expert. But that?s exactly what I did at the end of last year, when I was...

  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 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...

 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...

Comedy writer Sarah Morgan gets microbladed and finally sees what all the fuss is about I?m sort of obsessed with eyebrows. Eyebrows can do so much heavy lifting on a face (see: Elizabeth Taylor, Brooke Shields, John...

I’ve always loved having my nails done, even with a subtle “barely there” color. I think it looks professional and “polished”, pun intended! I’ve shared my love for Essie’s Gel Couture nail polish line on nearly every place I occupy...

One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Eight. Nine. As happy as I am about summer coming, that does ultimately mean swimsuit season comes with it! I’m in the midst of losing baby weight and getting to a strong and healthy place with my body...

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‘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...

Beauty launches often come thick and fast and whilst I’ve been a tad out of the loop whilst having a baby, I have been testing out a few of the new ones. Including one I got Ollie to pick up for me when he went to America to take part in...

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...

  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...

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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\'ve been having a bit of a love affair with the wide leg trouser recently. Whether it\'s a coulotte or palazzo pant, wide legs can be surprising flattering, especially if you\'re \'vertically challenged\' like me...The latest addition to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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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...

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...

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....

Today\'s post is technically about a Christmas gift set, but I\'ve been obsessed with it over the past few weeks and it\'s still available online, so I thought I\'d share my enthusiasm with you all!I\'ve been a fan of Butter London...

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...

If you’ve ever wondered how hardy kids’ clothing is, then let me tell you that it does not withstand being repeatedly sandpapered. A couple of weeks ago we went to visit Mr AMR’s cousin and she had a ramp in the garden for her little dog,...

My vanity is used almost as much as my computer desk in my office, and I finally, FINALLY sat down to organize it a bit! To be honest, it has looked pretty much like this for the last few months … I leave stuff out, and I always have my...

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...

Calling all Chicago babes! Today I\'m coming to you with an outfit post from this week, but also with some exciting news if you\'re based in Chicago...I\'m beyond excited to announce that I\'m partnering with TOPSHOP this month to host...

To be completely honest, it’s rare for me to wear a spritz of perfume these days. I use to wear something every day but more than ever I find myself forgetting to put it on until the day is halfway over. The thing is, I love wearing it when I...