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Hello beautiful people! Welcome back to the blog! We all know that there's a cost of living crisis and some of us don't have any disposable income or, it's shrunk considerably. Life is meant to be more than work and sleep and we need to find creative ways to enjoy what's out there. Here are 5 apps and websites to use for discounts.
Hello beautiful people! How have you been? It's been freezing here in the UK the last few days so I hope you're staying warm if you're experiencing the same kind of weather. So like the post says, I'm sharing my top 10 skincare related hacks. Some of these you probably already know and do, some maybe note. Either way, let's get to reading!
Welcome back beautiful people! How have you been? As always, January feels incredibly long which in some ways feels good and other ways, don't! I've been doing a few things that help me during times like this. So here are the 7 things that can enhance your life.
Hello my fellow travel fiends! Welcome to my first travel related post for 2023 which is my 2022 travel favourites. I would also to know where you've been for 2022 and what was your favourite place. Share in the comments below. Here's mine.
Happy New Year beautiful people! It's finally 2023 and the year is still brand new, filled with possibility. I'm not a fan of the whole new year, new you nonsense. I think a new year gives us an opportunity to reflect, adjust and reset. This post is a bit of reflection for me as I share with you the 7 things 2022 has taught me.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year peeps! This is going to be my post for 2022 and it's going to be a travel related post. It's going to be about the 5 reasons why every woman should go on a road trip. One thing that every woman should try has the perfect road trip. While planes and trains have their perks, there is something so wonderful about road trips. You see new sights, you have more experiences; plus, those silly roadside attractions can be pretty special too. So, here are some reasons why you should dive into taking a road trip!
Hello beautiful people! In my previous post I did a really easy and affordable Christmas gift guide. However, I thought I would do a separate one for the travel fiends in your life. So here's my Christmas gift ideas for travellers. Side note, if you're thinking I would enjoy receiving any of these, yes, yes I would :)
Hello beautiful people! Welcome to December. It feels as though it was taking it's sweet time and then bam! It arrived. Christmas presents are definitely a topic of conversation and thoughts however, with the pinching of pennies, this might be a bit tricky. I'm here to offer some assistance with an affordable and easy christmas gift guide. We're keeping it £30 and under with a variety of options for your loved ones.
Creating and maintaining a wholesome and mindful lifestyle can be difficult when you're always on the go. With work, errands, and household duties to take care of, it's hard to find time for yourself, let alone your family. But it's essential to make an effort. A healthy and balanced lifestyle is key to maintaining physical and mental health. This blog post will discuss quick tips for creating a more wholesome and mindful lifestyle for your family!
Hola chicas! You know there's no shortage of things to learn in life. I'm a big fan of learning a new skill for work or as a hobby. There are so many topics to explore and delve into. And with the vast amount of information available online, it's easier than ever to start learning about something new. But with so many resources out there, it can be overwhelming to try and figure out where to start. So here are the 7 best ways to learn more about topics you're interested in.
Hello lovely people, how are you doing? We all know, life can be tough especially the last few years. So it's no surprise if you are struggling with life in general. Or some areas. Don’t worry, because there are a lot of us who struggle on a daily basis, with something or the other. It happens to everyone. That doesn’t really make it any better for you right now, but hopefully gives you some comfort.
Hello my beauty skincare junkies! How have you been? More specifically what skincare products have you been trying? Let a fellow junkie know. Today's post is all about the 5 skincare tips I wish I did sooner. There's so much information out in the world today about skincare, which is great. However, it can also be a minefield especially as everyone's skin is a bit unique. There are some things in my opinion that I wish I did sooner and seem to stand the test of time.
Hello lovely travel fiends! Where have you been? Today's post is about off beat holiday ideas for inspiration. If the turbulence of everyday life is affecting your wellbeing, it’s time to take charge and restore your inspiration with an offbeat holiday. Offbeat holidays are the best because they don’t rely on conventional ideas of wellness; instead, they are tailored to suit your unique requirements.
Hello travel fiends how are you and where have you been? This post is long over due but I'm sharing my 5 reasons to visit Istanbul. Earlier on this year, one of my besties when to Istanbul after having our trip cancelled 3 times. I've also included tips to make your visit worthwhile. So if you're wondering if you should visit, read on!
Hello beautiful people we are officially in autumn and heading towards darker days. When I wrote my post on coping with darker mornings we were still dealing with lockdowns. Whilst those tips still stand, we're out of restrictions. I thought I would share 3 more ways to cope with darker days.
Hello beautiful people, welcome to October! If there was any hope of holding on to the lovely summer weather we had, it's now truly over. In preparation for the colder seasons, I thought I would share 7 face masks under £10. As it gets colder we need to pay attention to the needs of our skin. For most people that means adding more moisture and/or hydration. Whilst face masks aren't essential, they can give a little boost and it feels nice to use one weekly.
Welcome back my travel buddies. I am a big fan of the Eurostar because they've created a link between the UK and other European destinations in an effortless manner. Also, I know not everyone is fond of travelling by air. This opens up opportunites for them to travel to other countries without stepping on a plane. So here are 3 European destinations to visit on the Eurostar.
I realise how fortunate I am to be able to travel because as much as we think everyone should do it, it isn't always possible. So I hope what I share inspires you to travel if you can and if you can't, it shows you what's out there in the world. With that said here are 5 things I have learnt from travelling.
Welcome back you skincare fiends! How are you and most importantly, how is your skin doing? We all know the cost of living is skyrocketing so I thought I would share 10 beauty buys I love £20 and under. I love them not only because of the price but they work for my skin. Let me preface this by saying, everyone's skin is different and what works for me, won't necessarily work for you. Vice versa.
Hello my beauty junkies how are you doing? If you follow my social media, you would have seen that I travelled quite a bit in July. I have been to Sicily, Barcelona and Amsterdam. In today's post I wanted to share the 5 skincare products I travel with in case you needed some ideas.
Why hello there you beautiful travel soul. How are you doing? It's Thursday so you know it's a travel related post. I did a solo trip to Sicily at the very end of June into July. I had such a great time and these the 3 things you have to do in Sicily. Also, if you'd like a break down of costs please let me know and I'll do a dedicated post.
Hello lovely people! How have you been? July was a whirlwind and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was watching a YouTube video and it made me reflect on life things. Here are 10 things I have learnt as I've gotten older.
Hello beautiful people! How are we all on this last week of July? Hopefully you came through the heatwave relatively unscathed? Saying it was hot, is an understatement and I imagine many were pretty stressed, so here are 6 ways to help you relax. Nothing I say here is going to be ground breaking but think of it as a reminder.
Hello travel fiends! I've seen this trend going around on Tiktok and thought I would do it blog post style. So it's all about the 5 things I would never do. Here are my 5 things I would never do as a travel fiend because there are just some no nos in my book. Let me know what yours are in the comments below.
Everyone wants to get fit, but few people really take the time to make it happen. They’d love to spend hours at the gym every night, but the realities of life make that type of lifestyle easier said than done. Fortunately, there is a range of fitness accessories that will save your life. They add convenience to your life and could help you transform your body in ways you never thought possible.
Hello my lovely travel fiends! How are you? It's been awhile since I've posted about my travels (read here) and we have a lot of catching up to do. Let's go back in time to March, my birth month where I went to the beautiful African island of Cape Verde. Cape Verde has a few islands but the main one that most people fly into is Sal. But whilst you're there, here are a few things to do in Cape Verde.
So whether you are looking for inspiration yourself or just need to know what is appropriate attire. here's the wedding party outfits: tips for bride, groom and their entourage. Read on!
Hello beautiful people, how are you? Summer looks as though it's finally arrived in the UK and we were finally graced with amazing weather. In light of this, I thought I would share my 4 must have summer accessories with you. These are probably items you already own or perhaps thinking of getting. I'll share budget, mid-range and luxury prices. Also, if you'd like me to share some summer shoe picks for this year leave me a comment below.
Hello skincare junkies how are you doing? It's been a hot minute since I posted a skincare related blog post. If you follow my Instagram, which I'd love it if you would just click here. You would know that I contracted chickenpox a few days before Easter. As an adult, chickenpox is worse and in some cases very serious. I won't bore you with the gory details but let's just say, I was left pretty scarred head to toe. Anyway, I wanted to share some of the products I am using to clear scars.
Hello beautiful people! Welcome back to the blog if you're a regular reader. Or, welcome if you're new to the blog. Today's post is on how to protect your jewelry while travelling. We all know that jewelry can take an outfit from plain Jane to wow! It's a great way to rinse and restyle outfits whilst travelling. However, one of the harsh realities of bringing jewelry would the chances of it getting stolen. There are many ways that jewelry can get stolen while travelling. So it is important that you protect your valuables before or during travel. But even if it doesn’t get stolen, other things could happen such as your jewelry breaking! Whether you own opal, diamonds, or pearls, here are some ways you can keep your jewelry safe from theft when packing for a trip.
It has been a hot minute since I did a travel post (last post). Anyway today's post is all about how to help fund your travel. I'm all about the travel by doing it often and affordably, if that's what you want. I am all for a luxury holiday but I'm not there yet and even if I were, I'd still use some of these tips! I'm sure you've seen or followed Instagram accounts or read blogs and stories of those who seem to have an infinite resource pot to travel full time. Or at least more than most and wonder how they do it.
Hello beautiful skincare fiends! It's been a hot minute since my last blog post (here). I failed miserably on publishing 3 blog posts a week on 5 things so here we are! I do have a couple of good excuses though; 1) migraines from hell and 2) I went to Cape Verde for my birthday! I'll share a blog post on what I got up to later on. So let's talk about the 5 skincare tips I swear by.
Why hello you beautiful people! Surprise! We have an extra post this week which I hope you're enjoying. Let me know in the comments. Anyways today post is all about the best holidays to enjoy without having to go overseas. The world is opening up again and travellers with long-itchy feet are on the move. But you might not be quite ready or willing to go overseas just yet. You might, instead, feel like a little adventure somewhere closer to home. Here, we’re going to look at some of the best holidays in Britain, allowing you to see a different side of the world without having to go that far for it.
Happy Travel Thursday travel bunnies! How is your mental and emotional health doing? I know there's a lot going on in the world right now and I hope this is a safe space for you to just breathe. Today, I'm sharing the 5 things I don't travel without, which is another 5 series. If you missed the other, check here, here, here . Of course there's your passport, phone and essentials like that however, I'm talking about the other essentials.
Hello beautiful people! Happy International Women's Day! To all the amazing women who do so much and give so much, you are appreciated, valued and loved. And welcome back to another 5 related blog post. If you read my posts, if not subscribe...please! I decided that March has 5 Mondays so why not have some March madness fun and do all posts related to the number 5. Just like today's post which is all about 5 things I'm looking forward to in 2022. Yes, I'm aware that it's the third month of 2022 but, there's still alot of year left to live.
Hello skincare junkies! How have you been? Today's post is all about the 5 skincare brands I love. Now there are a number of skincare brands I enjoy using but these 5, I will always repurchase. Or save to repurchase when I need to.
Hello lovely people how have we been? I've decided that as the month of March has 5 weeks that it will be posts with the number 5 in it. It's been a challenging time for many people so selfcare is very important. We talk alot about selfcare on this blog because it's a necessity not a luxury. So in today's blog I'm sharing 5 selfcare things I do.
Ooh welcome back you beautiful travel fiend! Have you ever watched a movie that instantly made you want to travel? Me too! Here are 4 movies that inspired my wanderlust. I'll say 4 but in reality there are more but these are the ones that have left a lasting impressi
Hello again beautiful! How have you been? It's mid-February and usually by now all those New Year resolutions you've made have gone through the window. I'm here to give you a gentle reminder if your resolution was about improving your morning routine. These are 6 simple actions to improve your morning routine.
Hello you beautiful travel fiends. Welcome to another travel Thursday blog post. Today I'm sharing 5 places I want to visit for 2022. I know I usually do a wanderlust list in January but, I was travelling (read here) and it's been raining meatballs since 2020 so no travel. I should say that I probably won't be able to visit all these places but it's nice to dream :). Here we go!
Hello beautiful people! Today we're talking about money and women. More specifically, how women can invest their hard-earned money wisely. As the saying goes, money makes the world go round. It would be nice to not have to worry about finances, but life has a habit of getting in the way. The good news is that you can make your money work for you. Most people think about their finances in terms of income and outgoings. Simply put, if your income is higher than your outgoings, then your finances are in decent shape. But the thing is, you can do better than simply okay. If your bank accounts are in the black, then you have an opportunity to secure your financial future.This is something that everyone needs to consider, including single women over 35. Regardless of your financial situation or your stage in life, you can also do more to invest in your future.
lcome back my skincare fiends! I'm sure you won't expecting a blog post today but I have decided to mix things up a little bit. Tuesday is talk Tuesday with advice on everything the 35 plus single woman needs to know. Thursday is all about travel and Saturday, you guessed it! Skincare! So to start of let's look at the skincare products on my wishlist for 2022!
Welcome back to the blog! How have you been? Hopefully you're all caught up with my posts and read about my adventures in Sri Lanka. Today's post is about 5 ways to show yourself selfcare. You may have heard about it before and wondered what the heck does that look like. Well I've got a few ideas that are tried and tested by moi. So save this post to read later or to remind you when you need it.
Welcome back to the blog you travel fiends. Or maybe, you're looking for some travel inspiration? Either way, I've got you! I'm sharing my safari experience in Sri Lanka. I've been to Sri Lanka before but this visit I went on a safari and spoiler alert, it was pretty awesome! Hope you like pictures because this post is picture heavy.
Happy New Year beautiful! How are you? I know it's been a hot minute but how was the holiday season for you? For me, I went away for the first time in almost 2 years. It was part holiday and part photography work in Dubai and Sri Lanka and yes I will do a blog post or 3 for you ;). In light of it being a new year, I thought I would share 5 things I will improve in 2022. Don't worry it's not a 'new year n
Hello beautiful people! Did you survive the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales? This year a lot of businesses started pretty early which gave you the chance to pick up a bargain or 2! Anyways, it's the end of November and that means Christmas 2021 season has begun. So before we dive into the Christmas content, I'm sharing the Fenty Skin Start'r kit review.
Hello travel fiend or you may be a travel enthusist. I'm starting to dream about travel again and making wanderlust lists again. It feels familiar yet strange after the past 18 months plus. I was optimistic last year and found that not travelling at all for this year tough. I know there are bigger issues in the world but I feel what I feel. Anways, here I go again dreaming of places near and far. This is my wanderlust list for 2022 and given how life is lately, there may even be a part 2.
Travelling at any age requires a lot of planning, time and effort. It is a rewarding experience and something you will always remember. It is a good way to explore new places, new cultures and what the world has to offer. As you get older things change slightly as there are different things that you need to prioritise and prepare for. It can still be an incredible and memorable experience at any age. It's definitely something worth doing at least once. Here are some things to do when travelling over 30.
Hello lovely! How has your week been treating you? Since we've been in the pandemic, most of us have been looking at alternatives to travel and explore. So lots have taken to travelling around the UK via train, especially if they don't drive. Train travel in the UK can be extortionate at times, so I have 5 ways to save on train travel as a solo traveller.
Oh hello there you travel junkie! How are you doing and where are you travelling too? We have all been waiting with abated breath until things improved. Whilst things aren't back to normal, nor do I think they ever will be. It is getting a bit safer and easier to travel. With that in mind here are 9 must have travel gadgets or at least things to consider before packing for that trip.
Oh hello there skincare junkie! How's your skin doing with this interesting UK weather? It's been a moment since I've had a beauty done professionally. My last one was on laser hair removal which you can read all about here. Today, I'm sharing my dermaplaning experience that I had recently.
Hello my beautiful people! Travel junkies I have another treat for you, this month's interviews with inspired people feat. Lucy. Lucy is and adventure solo blogger. I have followed her for a couple of years and was left in awe at some of her trips. If you've ever wondered if you a single woman over 30 could travel solo. Let Lucy inspire you to take that plunge
Hello my skincare junkies how have you been? I love a new product like any good skin junkie however, not all of us may have the budget for new additions. Most of us 35 plus single women would have other life commitments that require finances. With this in mind I've complied 5 affordable cleansers that actually work. A disclaimer here, these are products that have worked for my combination with a bit of sensitivity skin.
Welcome back to another interview beautiful people! Today's inspired interview features the lovely and incredibly talented Jasmina (pronounced with a Y) Hasković. I met Jasmina through a mutual friend and she's so inspiring. Not only is she a photographer but she is a self published author, who recently wrote a book of poetry. Let's dive into this month's interviews with inspired people, featuring Jasmina Hasković.
Hello skincare junkies! How are you doing? Its been a week since restrictions have eased in the UK and whilst it came with some snow and cold weather, we are grateful. Have you been out yet? What was your first beauty treatment? I had my hair done for the first time in about 6 months. Heaven! Speaking of treatments, I'm sharing my experience with Dermatica. They are an online subscription service that's run by dermatologists who offer personlised prescription treatment for acne, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, melasma, anti-ageing and skin glow.
Hello my travel junkies! I've got an extra post this week and hope you enjoy it. You know that I always wax lyrical about travelling solo and how it's not as scary as it sounds. Solo travel can sound risky especially if you're a woman. However, it can be a truly freeing experience. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to go where you want and do anything you like, without other people holding you back? This is also a fantastic way to get to know yourself more. Spending time alone can be scary, but this is often because we aren't comfortable enough alone. Spending time alone is so important. It can help you to build confidence. It can also help you become more clear on what you do and don’t want. With that in mind, here’s a woman's guide to solo travel.
Hello beautiful people! Spring has finally sprung in the UK and I for one cannot be happier! Spring signals warmer weather, an explosion of colour in nature and fashion. Plus, it's my birthday this week and we'll be heading to summer. Spring is a win win season for me. In light of all of this, I thought I would share with you, 5 things I no longer do as a single women over 30. Let's get started!
Are you planning to book a weekend break, but aren’t sure if you can afford one? There are lots of ways to save money on a city break. Between flights, accommodation, food, and spending money, the cost of a city break can soon add up and cost nearly as much as a longer vacation. With some travel know-how, saving money for your city break can be easy. Try some of these top tips for saving on a city break. I'm all for helping everyone save a bit of money!
Hey lovely people! I'm back this week with another skincare related post. This time I'm sharing my thoughts on Medik8 skincare. I've seen this name bouncing around for quite some time and decided to try a few select products and give you a bit of a review. Here we go!
Hello skincare junkies! Are you drinking your water and being kind to yourself? I was thinking that we're all about saving those coins, whether it's for a cheap flight. Or, to save for that designer pair of shoes that you've been dreaming about for years. So I decided to share the 10 affordable skincare products £20 and under that I think are worth it.
Hello there my wanderlust kindred spirits. It's a bit of a funny time for a lot of things, especially travel, but that shouldn't stop you from planning that trip. Which is why I'm sharing 5 places worth visiting on solo trips. So if you're wanting to take the plunge and book that solo trip, this is for you. Well anybody really but you know what I mean!
Hello gorgeous people, how are you? You know I enjoy a versatile piece of clothing that you can wear a multitude of ways. Today's post is all about that item that most of us over 30-something women have in our closet. This is rinse and restyle with the little black wrap dress.
Hello my skincare junkies, I've got a review for you today from Fresh. This is a brand I've seen around for some time but was put off by the price tag. I was browsing Cultbeauty who started to stock Fresh and they had travel sized versions. This made it more affordable and allowed me to trial the products for over a month (and counting). Enough waffling, here's my Fresh Beauty review.