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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 again beautiful! How are you? It's been a bit of a wash out weather wise this summer in the UK. However, that shouldn't stop you or me from enjoying the slightly warmer weather and longer days. So here are 5 more things you can do for summer in the UK. If you missed the first 6 just click here.
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 my lovely, how are you? Have you been enjoying the beautiful weather we've been having in the UK? It's been a scorcher and I hope you're wearing your sunscreen. If not, I'm giving you the frownie face you used to get from your mother. Wear sunscreen! Whilst I'm sure you're itching to go abroad, you may not feel ready and that's okay. I've got you covered and I'm sharing 6 things you can do in the UK for summer 2021.
Hola mi gente! I'm practicing my Spanish :). Anyways, how are you doing? We all know that summer holidays this year are a bit tricky but this doesn't mean we can't enjoy it. In next week's post I will share some ideas of where you can go, see or do for summer. However, today's post we're talking about hosting a party. I'm sharing how to host the ultimate garden party this summer. Are you thinking about planning a garden party this summer? Here are some of the key factors that you should consider to guarantee that you have a great time.
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.
How are you beautiful? The weather has been glorious in the UK. How has it been where you are? As promised here's part 2 of things every single over 35 woman needs to do. Instead of 15, I've got 10 more things every single over 35 woman needs to do and I hope it helps you.
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 people! How are you doing today? You know I'm a big fan of us single over 35-ers living with ease and as much joy as possible. With that in mind I looked at my life and picked out 25 things I did or, wish I did that have helped me. I hope it helps you if you haven't implemented any of these yet. Here are 15 things every single over 35 woman needs to do and I will share the rest in a subsequent blog post.
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.
Hello beautiful people! If you’re a skincare junkie, this blog post is for you! Or, if you’re dipping your toes...
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.
We can all agree that travel plans have suffered for 2020 and it's still a bit tricky to travel, depending on where you go. I had a bunch of places I really, really wanted to go but alas, God said to sit down! In light of this, here's my travel wish list for 2021. Fingers crossed it actually happens.
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 travel junkies! It's been a hot minute since my last travel post. I have to admit that with all that's been going on, I haven't been feeling travel-spired. How about you? Anyway, now that lock down has been easing I started to get a of itchy feet. I may or may not travel this year but I found 3 places to visit post covid for summer if you're looking for a trip.
Hello skincare junkies! How are you all doing and are you wearing your spf? My eyebrow is arching if you aren't. Don't do it for me, do it for your skin in 10 years time. Today's post is a skincare review, haven't done one in a minute (read here) but we're going to change that today. I'm reviewing 3 Dr Dennis Gross products and we're going from least to most favourite.
Hello beauties! Are you still in lockdown? Semi-lockdown? Or has things returned to normal where you are? I was talking to my gorgeous amiga Claudia and she suggested I write a blog post and call it my commandments. So here are my 10 life commandments and I hope they inspire you to think of your own or, you can borrow mine ;). Don't forget to let me know your favourite commandment.
Hello my lovely giraffes! How are you? Let me know how you really are with week 10 (or something like that) in quarantine? Today's post is to give you a bit of lighthearted relief. I checked out Mango's essential price range so you won't have to. Here's my 10 piece summer wardrobe from Mango Essential Prices.
Hey fashion giraffe how are you doing today? I haven't done a shoe post in a hot minute. So here's my latest shoe obsession, the square toe mule. Before we begin, I know there's alot of crappy stuff happening in the world and this post is a bit of light hearted relief. I hope you and your family are keeping and if you need a bit of extra support, check here, here and here.
Hello my skincare junkies! How have you been? How is your skin coping with being indoors for the past few weeks? I know that mine has been a bit drier but that's to be expected. Try layering light moisturisers to help combat the dryness. Moving on to today's topic, I am reviewing The Inkey list skincare products. I have divided the products I use into my morning and evening skincare routines.
Hello lovely people! To say that the world is having a moment is an understatement of epic proportions. I have been on the fence about what to blog and it came to me that I should use my skills as a Counsellor to help those who need it. So if you're feeling anxious or just need a toolkit to refer to and help others, this is for you. Here's how to look after your mental health during the pandemic.
Hello my lovely giraffes! This post is for all the shopaholics out there, myself included! Today I’m sharing my fashion hacks for the 30-something year old shopaholic. We all have a vice and for a lot of people it’s shopping. You get this little high from making a purchase but, it isn’t exactly sustainable. So here are a few tips to a) allow you to get your fix and b) get creative all whilst still do what you can for the environment.
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.