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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 again beautiful people! How is your Christmas preparation going? It's only 7 days until the actual day, which will probably be spent in pyjamas sipping prosecco, at least for me :). Anyways today's post is all about affordable Christmas events to attend.
Hello beautiful! Welcome to another Christmas related post. Moving away from gift guides, I thought I would share easy ways to care for your skin during Christmas. Let's face it, during this season it's pretty easy to slip with your skincare routine. So I'm here to remind you of the easy things you can do.
Welcome back lovelies to my 2021 gift guide series. This is the final one and I thought instead of material gifts, I would share some gift ideas on experiences. Experiences are the things that create memories and can be shared with others. Besides, some people really appreciate experiential gifts over material ones. So read on for my Christmas 2021 gift guide to create memories. Don't forget
Welcome back beautiful people! Yesterday was all about beauty and today's post are your travel junkie friends. Let's get started with the Christmas 2021 gift guide for the travel fiend. Like yesterday's own, it's going to be short but sweet! Sleigh go ;)
Hello beautiful people! It's almost Christmas and I can't believe that 2021 will soon be over. Feels like we only just started! Anyways, in case you need some gift inspiration, I'm sharing some gift guides with you as well as, some Christmassy type blog posts. We're starting with my Christmas 2021 gift guide for skincare junkies.
Hello my beautiful people! We are getting into the full swing of the holiday season and so I thought I would share the top 10 movies to watch this Christmas. Some will be oldies and others not so much. Hope you enjoy and let me know whats your favourite Christmas movie to watch.
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 beautiful people! It's that time of year where the sales are giving. This year, the sales have already started and I thought I would share things to buy in the Black Friday 2022 sales. This is a great time to purchase your Christmas gifts, buy big ticket items you need or, getting stuff you already use. For instance I like to stock up on skincare items I use everyday or flights. I will also be sharing a lot more on my Instagram stories so be sure to follow me for more. Anyways, lets begin.
Hello my fellow travel fiends! How are you doing? But most importantly, where have you been? Let me know in the comments so I can be inspired. Today's travel related post is on 4 tips to find more adventure on your travels. Life is for living and having different adventures.
Hello my lovely humans! How have you been? As much as this blog features alot about travelling, I always want to share lifestyle tips on how you can look after yourself. It's been a stressful, almost 2 years and I wanted to share 6 ways to help you reduce stress. We all have stress in our lives and actually some of it is necessary. The problem occurs when we are in stress mode all the bloody time. So here we go!
Hello, my lovelies how was your weekend? So the clocks went back this weekend and you know that means, darker mornings. Who else struggles to wake up during the autumn and winter? Yup! I feel you. As you know I'm originally from the lovely twin island Trinidad and Tobago which has more than it's fair share of sunshine. It is the Caribbean after all! So when I moved to the UK, I was shocked with the weather, to be fair I'm still shocked with the weather 10+ years later! I struggled when autumn and winter hit because I was used to waking up with the sunshine on a regular basis. I eventually developed ways to cope with darker mornings and whilst not foolproof, it has helped me and I hope it helps you too.
Welcome back to the blog my fellow travel fiend! I'd like to take a moment to say thank you to those of you who read my blog. It means a lot to me when you leave a comment, so leave one, don't be shy! Today's post is another monthly installment of my lust hotel list. The lust hotel of October 2021 Essenza Sardegna which is in Sardinia.
Hello gorgeous people! How are you all doing? If you're a long time reader of mine, you would know that I have a teeny tiny obsession with shoes. It's been awhile since I've done one of these, so here are some shoes to buy for autumn 2021. I'm not telling you to go out and buy all, or even any. You might to look at them like I do and eventually buy if needed.
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.
Hello beautiful people! How have you been and welcome to October! I have no idea how we got here so fast but we here! Anyways, restrictions around the globe is slowly lifting and travel is resuming. With this in mind, I'm sharing my 4 skincare tips whilst travelling on a long haul flight.
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 my lovely! How have you been? Can you believe it's the end of September already!? It's as though time has decided to speed up. Given the covid situation, anxiety seems to something that most people are experiencing. In today's post I'm sharing ways to manage travel anxiety post covid. Gone are the days where your biggest concern was whether your train or flight was going to be delayed. We're in a new era and this naturally can cause a few anxious heart flutters.
Welcome back to the blog lovely! How has the week been treating you? It's almost the end of September and before we know it, it'll be Christmas. Whilst I do enjoy the festivities I am still pinning for summer. Tell me you're an island girl through and through :). I decided to revive my hotel lust list because it's good to have aspirations and see what unique hotels are out there. If you haven't read them before, you can catch up here, here and here. However, today you can read all about the lust hotel of september 2021 featuring Chateau Eza.
Europe is always going to be one of the most popular places to go on your travels. It's a unique continent in that there are so many diverse countries all bundled together in one area. You can spend a week or two in Europe and easily travel through three or four different countries, getting a new experience in each one! However, there are also concerns or worries that people have when traveling to Europe. The beauty of having so many countries next to one another is that you have loads of great tourist opportunities collected together, but the downside is that things can get confusing for foreign travelers. What are the rules and border laws like? That's one of many questions you might have, so here are 3 things you need to know before travelling to Europe in 2021.
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.
Hello my fellow travel and fiends! How are you and when is your next flight out? :) Today's post is all about comfy autumn and winter travel pieces. When you're travelling, especially long haul you want to not only be comfortable, but warm. There's nothing worse than too tight clothes and freezing on a flight or a 3 hour train journey to Amsterdam. Here are 2 looks I've put together for autumn and winter.
Hello you lovely person who quietly reads my blog :). How are you doing? This blog post is something that I have hemmed and hawed about for weeks. Partly because I hadn't fully figured out what changes I needed to make and also I wasn't sure if you wanted to read about it. But, I have since clarified things and thought I would share in case this resonates with you and of course one will impact upon you. Here are 3 life changes I am making.
Hello beautiful, how are you doing today? I know that not everyone is a travel junkie like myself however, you must have a mental list of places you'd like to visit? You may have seen it in a magazine or someone's Instagram and thought, yes I'd love to visit there. There are different types of trips and actually, I think there are 8 trips every woman should take. Some you may have done already and some, you'd like to visit with friends.
Hello my travel junkie. Have you thought about the bedsheets and pillows at hotels? Picture this, you have just checked into your hotel, and you're ready to get some sleep. But, as you slide between the crisp, clean sheets, you can't help but wonder if it's safe to sleep on them. You know that they clean the sheets every day, but do they look sanitary? And what about those pillows? How often do they change those out? Here are 5 reasons to carry your own bedsheets and pillows when you travel.
Oh hello there my fellow beauty junkie. How's your skin and what new treatments have you tried? Let me know in the comments below because today, I'm sharing the beauty treatments I've tried and liked. I think that having a skincare routine that works for your skin is essential. However, depending on your skin needs, having professional beauty treatments can aid in the end goal. Having the best skin you can possibly have.
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.
Happy Thursday you gorgeous human! If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen that I visited The Shard. Before you continue reading what visiting The Shard in London was like, please subscribe to my monthly newsletter or follow me on Instagram if you aren't already following. Thank you. Now on with the story :).
Why hello there! How have you been? How's the weather in your neck of the woods? I've been enjoying the last few days of the mini heatwave the UK has been having. I know some people really struggle with the heat, so here are a few tips to help you. In today's post I'm sharing 10 simple and cheap ways to add luxury to your life. When you think about luxury, brands like Hermes or Chanel can instantly appear in your mind. However, I'm a firm believer that it's all about a mindset and a few practical tips.
Hello beautiful people how are you doing? Today's post, 5 timeless fashion trends are all about those trends that aren't really trends. They essentially come in and out of fashion regularly! There are plenty of trends that come and go but what are some of the most impactful ones that have lasted centuries? It is important to know, because every woman should include at least one of the below into her wardrobe!
Hello gorgeous! How was your weekend? It always feels like you've sneezed and the weekend has disappeared. Hopefully whatever you did brought you joy. If not, there's always tomorrow ;). Speaking of joy, I'm sharing my 5 must have summer pieces for 2021 most of which you probably own.
Hello lovely! A post on Saturday....surprise! I know 2021 is the year of the staycation but what if where you want to go to is expensive? Or, you would rather spend some time and money sprucing your place up? Minor home improvements can make a massive difference in the look and feel of your house. There’s nothing as satisfying as being able to say you did it yourself. DIY projects may take a bit longer to complete. Still, the benefit of taking this route is that you have total control over what happens and how it looks. Have you ever asked someone to help you out but they do their own thing? Yeah we're going to avoid that! Don't worry, I have got you covered. Here are 3 DIY projects you can tackle around the house.
Hello gorgeous one! How are you doing? What's up with the UK weather? It's about as stable as the see-saw in the kids playground at lunch time. Anyways, In my last post, here, I gave you some ideas on what you could do for summer. One of them was to go to Greenwich and check out the latest exhibition, which ends on the 1st July. Here's what it was like visiting Gaia at the painted hall.
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 beautiful people, how are you doing today? I've been thinking about my blog and various platforms and have decided to focus more on experiences as an over 35 single woman. Yes there will still be skincare reviews, travel and advice on topics but with a slightly different slant. I hope you enjoy the new focus and leave a comment below with your thoughts. Keeping this in mind, here are 5 things I want to try before summer 2021 ends.
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 beautiful travel junkies! How are you doing? Have you started booking flights now that the UK has been given the all clear from the 17th May. Whilst I reading up on the green list countries I was inspired to write about 5 things to think about post covid travel. Because as much as there are 12 countries currently that we can travel to, without notice these countries can move to the red list. Hopefully these tips will help minimise some of the stress the new way of travel will cause.
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.
Hello my beautiful travel junkies! What a year and a bit it has been for travel, well life really. I haven't been anywhere since February 2021 when I went to Iceland. Needless to say I am waiting with abated breath to find out when we can travel from the UK later on this month. In the meantime, I've been religiously watching other travel junkies who have been able to travel or have been sharing their previous travels. Here are the 5 travel junkies you need to follow if you're suffering from wanderlust.
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 beautiful people! How are you all doing? In the UK lockdown 3.0 restrictions eased a bit more and non-essential shops have re-opened. This means people can finally get their hair did and have a meal with friends and family they haven't seen in many months. It would be even more perfect if winter decided to stop hanging on. We had snow people! Sigh! Anyways, from the title I'm sharing the 7 things I learnt in lockdown because life is forever evolving.
Happy Easter my skincare junkies! I hope you had a lovely long weekend and was able to relax. In today's post I'm finally getting around to sharing my current nighttime skincare routine with Ren. As you know I like to trial things for at least 4 weeks before I share my experience. So here goes....
Hello lovely people! How are you all doing? Spring has properly sprung in the UK and we're all loving the bloom in nature and the blue skies. It also signals the start (hopefully) of our way out of lockdown 3.0 which I'm sure is a relief. Today's post is another interview (previous one) which any fellow travel junkie will love. Without further ado, here's another installment of my interviews with inspired people, featuring Denise Weekes.
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 my travel giraffes! In the UK the possibility of having a holiday abroad seems to be dwindling faster than my chocolate stash! So while plans to travel overseas may have been put on hold for over a year now, that doesn’t mean that getting out there and seeing more has to become out of the question. If you know how to drive, or know somebody who would want to take the ride then you will be able to plan a trip that is safe and all part of the adventure- the road trip! Not only do road trips help you to save money they are also a great way of seeing more of the world as you go. Once you decide on your destination, here's how to plan for the perfect roadtrip for your spring getaway.
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!
Many of us are at a point now where we’re looking forward to restrictions being lifted as the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out. If you’re in the UK, you’ll be looking forward to a much more “normal” summer than last year’s panned out. If you’re someone that loves to travel, you’re probably itching to get back on a plane and explore the world. While there’s a few months left before that happens in the UK, take a look at these exciting adventures to add to your bucket list when travel restrictions ease.
Hola mi gente! Or, hello my people! How are you all doing? I'm a day late but, Happy International Woman's day! Unfortunately in 2021 we are still dealing with gender inequality, pay gaps and a whole heap of issues that we shouldn't be dealing with, but we do. My prayer is that the ship makes a turn in the right direction. Anyway, on with today's topic and it's all about romanticising your life. I heard this phrase floating around social media and it made complete sense to me. To me it is all about being present in your life and showing up for you. Basically, you need to romance yourself like you would a partner. So here's how to romanticise your life as a single woman over 30.
Hello beautiful people! Spring is definitely in the air and I am here for it! With the return of sunshine which helped with my mood. I thought I would share my favourite feel good amazon products with you. You don't need to buy any of these items, I just wanted to show you the little things that have been making me feel good because luxury wishlists are just that, wishes.
Hello you beautiful people! How are you doing? I decided that I would do a luxury wishlist 2021 series because, lockdown. A girl needs a bit of mental escapism even though she can't afford any of these at the moment. The first in the series was on beauty, which you can read here. Today's installment is my luxury fashion wishlist of 2021 since it's currently London Fashion Week.
We all own those outfits that we never seem to wear because they feel a little too basic. However, what we may not realize is that it is down to us to try and find ways to elevate them. Even the dullest and least interesting of outfits can have a style injection with the right accessories.
But where do you start with them? Here are what we think are the best accessories to elevate your most basic outfits.
Hello my beauty junkies! Are you enjoying the snow that has fallen in London? This weather and lock down has me day dreaming about beauty products I'd love to own. As it's a daydream, I went big! So here's my luxury beauty wishlist.
Hola beautiful people! How are we all this new month of 2021? Last year I decided to resume interviewing inspirational people because I needed some inspiration. If you're a long time reader of mine you would remember I did a series called, Women in Business. This time, I'm doing interviews with inspired people. Interviews with inspired people featuring Antonia Fifi is our inspirational woman of the month.
Hello skincare junkies, I've got another post for you today! I've never done one of these before but, I thought I would share with you my favourite skincare products of 2020. If you're a long time reader of mine you would know I love reviewing new products and sharing them with you. Some of these are ones I would re-purchase again and again.
Well Happy New Year mi gente! I am sending you alot of joy, good health and a gentler 2021. How has the new year started for you? Are you into making resolutions or have you decided to focus on the things you want to work on instead? For me, I'm not into this new year new me ish! Especially after the car crash of the previous year. However, even car crashes teach you something and here are 5 unexpected things 2020 taught me.
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!
Hello beautiful peeps! If you're in the UK, Spain, France and Germany then welcome to lockdown 2.0. Hang in there peeps. As you know this blog is geared towards the over 30 single woman and this post is specifically for those living on your own. These are 4 tips to help single women over 30 during lockdown.
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 beautiful people! Welcome back to the blog where I share all my tips, knowledge and hacks for navigating this single over 30 life. We all know that I love to travel and especially if I can get a good deal on the trip. So although most of us aren't travelling for the rest of the year, here's how I went to Santorini for under £150. I will share exactly what I did and highlight tips for you.
Hello beautiful people! You know that I love skincare and am always willing to try a product or 3, to improve my skin. Well this extends to beauty treatments too! So today I am sharing with you the 5 things you need to know about laser hair removal. Oh and read until the end for a lovely treat :)
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.
Our fashion choices are all about looking and feeling good, but quite often, they also come at the expense of our finances. Clothes shopping can be very expensive, which is why many of us resist the urge to go out and buy something new. However, there are ways to make savings, so if you're looking to add something to your wardrobe any time soon, here are some simple ways to save money on shopping.
Picture it, you're 36 years old and you wake one morning realising that you want to go on a little trip. Your friends have other commitments and aren't able to go. What do you do? Well in my case, I booked that trip to Barcelona and haven't looked back since. If I could do it, so can you. Here are 4 ways to mentally prepare for your first solo trip.
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.
Why hello beautiful how are you coping with life? It's interesting how times have changed and we're adjusting to the new normal. So on with today's post, I am re-sharing my visit to Gangaramaya Temple in Sri Lanka. I went to Sri Lanka in 2015, during one of the most difficult times in my life. It was here my love for travel was re-ignited.
So we're in the middle of summer and a pandemic! I know a few people have decided to still go away to places that have re-opened their doors. I know, I feel your pain because since my last trip travel plans are up in the air. With this in mind I'm sharing a few ideas on how to safely enjoy your summer. Here's a list of things you can do over the summer without a holiday.
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.