How Fragrance Combining Can Totally Change A Scent: Jo Malone’s NEW …
“Smell is a sense that bypasses the rational mind, thwarts all efforts of language to describe it, and reaches sneaky neural wiring directly into regions beyond thought,” says Tania Sanchez (author of Perfumes: The A-Z Guide.) Ask anyone what their…
Can A £1.00 Face Cream Really Deliver Anti-Ageing Benefits? (Introducing Poundland’s New …
We’re presently in somewhat of an 80’s throwback (when it was all about showing how much you’d spent via the luxury logos adorning every area of your body,) thanks to reality stars and influencers visibly flashing their newly earned cash;…
I Bought Clothes From Those Instagram Promoted Ads: Here’s What Happened
Back in the day, the only place you could buy a new outfit was from the few stores that lingered on your local high street – or a catalogue. On a Friday night in town you’d be guaranteed to bump…
Five Shampoo & Conditioner Combos Put To The Test: From Budget To Premium, …
Oh to be one of those swishy hair models in the Timotei adverts of old. (Showing my age?) I’ve never had a great barnet and my love of beauty was first triggered by a thirst for everything and anything that…
Why I’ve Given Up On Sale Shopping (And Top Tips To …
I used to live for the sales. I could spot seasonal discounts at thirty feet and would be one of those people who couldn’t wait to hit the shops as soon as the Christmas turkey had cooled; part of the…
The Beauty Gems I’m Loving For Summer
Ahhhh summer. I do love you, but boy do you cause me some beauty dilemmas: the constant heat, sweaty tubes, dehydration from not drinking as much as I should, sleepless nights… They all rack up and can play havoc with…
Great Skincare Doesn’t Have To Cost The Earth: The Boots Own …
SPONSORED FEATURE There’s no denying that the secret to a great complexion is a targeted and effective skincare regime, but sometimes the thought of building it from scratch can be somewhat overwhelming. With so many conflicting and confusing messages, it’s…
UPDATE | Natural Cycles, One Year On: Would You Rely On An Contraceptive …
HONEST THOUGHTS & A FULL REVIEW OF THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE A year ago today I sat down to research a new ‘contraceptive’ app that had been causing quite the controversy across social media. Natural Cycles was hailed as a hormone-free…
I Tried All The Fake Tans So You Don’t Have To
Having a tan makes me feel ten times more fabulous than my pasty natural self; I don’t feel self-conscious about my skin tone or worry enough to cover up, but I know having a subtle golden glow can make all…
What My Teens & Twenties Taught Me About Money
Money’s a funny old thing. We spend our childhoods being oblivious to the value of it, our teenage years worrying how we’re going to make it, and our adulthood spending it while trying to make sensible my-accountant-would-be-proud decisions. They say…
7 Amazing Beauty Brands That Give Back While Helping You Look Great
Hands up if you love nothing more than indulging in a new beauty purchase? The pleasure that can be found from a new lipgloss, a pot of your favourite cream or a delicious scent is unrivaled if you’re a bit…
What If Your Smear Test Shows Abnormal Results?
Attending your regular smear test can be unsettling enough, but waiting for the results can be even more so. It’s easy to get worked up and worry that the results may show something unexpected, but truth be told the majority…
