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Hello beautiful people! If you're like me and Amazon has you in a chokehold, you've come to the right blog post. I do my best to only purchase things that a) I actually need and b) will use consistently. Here are my 5 must have purchases from Amazon aka Bezos house.
Hello my fellow travel fiends! Travelling is a great thing but sometimes we do need look after ourselves when travelling. So if you're taking a road trip, visiting friends or planning your cross country trip this is the post for you. Today's post has tip and tricks how to take care of yourself during a road trip.
On the outside, the recent and quickly growing trend towards 24/7 gyms can seem like convenience gone mad. Surely some things just don’t work within an always-on model. And, is anyone really going to hit the gym at two or three in the morning?
Perhaps not (though no shade if middle-of-the-night sessions are your jam!), but there are more benefits to a 24/7 gym model than you might realise. Even if you would never dream of hitting the workout equipment past ten at night, for which we don't blame you, you might just find that the increased accessibility and reduced pressure of the 24/7 gym model serves you well.
After all, with fewer people onsite at any given time, and with the ability to plan workouts around a time that always suits you rather than gym opening hours, it’s often easier to stay motivated and get into a good workout groove. That’s not to say that 24/7 gyms are going to work for everyone. If you’re happy with your traditional gym right now, then more power to you. However, it might be worth giving your local 24/7 gym a go if you’ve previously struggled with the following things.
Hello you beautiful travel bunnies! Where are we off to and have you booked that trip yet? I did a similar post but for skincare and decided to do one for travel. Here are the 5 things I am too old for travel edition.
Hello beautiful beauty junkies! Today's post is a Tatcha Japanese beauty review. I've been interested in trying this brand for ages! Finally it arrived and I was hesitant because of the price. It isn't a cheap brand however, they do have their travel minis which is much more affordable. Also, a little goes a long way because some of these products I've been using consistently for 2 months. Anyway, let's get go!
Hello beautiful people! Apart from being a travel junkie, I'm also all about health so you can live your best life. Today's post is about your physical health and how to exercise more in your daily life. If you are keen to try and care for your health better, you’ll of course know that exercise is always a big part of that. Let's face it, going to the gym isn't for everyone but there are ways to get your exercise in. Here are some of the things you can do to ensure you are exercising more in your daily life from now on, and enjoy the benefits of that.
Why hello there beautiful travel fiends! Summer is peak travel time which can means aiports are busy and just overflowing with people. If you are travelling this summer here are 7 airport hacks to make your trip easy. This doesn't mean that there won't be delays or fraught nerves but hopefully they'll ease some of that.
Hello my travel bunnies! We see a lot of people on social media showcasing travel and it's dreamy but I have to give it to the OG, movies. Movies and tv shows, shot in dreamy locations can get the travel fiends heart beating. So I'm sharing 5 movies that inspire wanderlust.
Welcome back to the blog you beautiful human! Something no one asked for but, I'm sharing my current morning routine. I was really giving a snake legs and complicating things and it wasn't working for me. After really thinking about what was important and works for me, I narrowed it down to a few things. Hopefully this will give you some inspiration or ideas, if you're looking for a morning routine. Side note, none of this ground breaking.
Hello you beautiful travel fiends! I have seen a few hotels on my radar and thought I would bring back my monthly lust lists of hotels. You can read the last ones here, here and here. Back to this month, I was scrolling through Beyonce's internet and stumbled across a hotel in Mallorca. Read on for my lust hotel for July 2023, Son Bunyola Hotel and Villas.
Hello you beautiful humans! I am sure you have heard the saying, 'live your best life'. Well I'm here to say that it's not only for the teenagers and 20- somethings. As long as you have breath, you can live your best life! As you get older, you might start to encounter new and unique challenges. It’s important to be prepared for these issues and ensure that you are ready to tackle them head on. Here are some of the steps that you could take to be living your best life as you age.
Welcome back to the blog beautiful people! How is your summer going? I've been enjoying the lovely weather we've been having in London. I know a lot of people complain that it's too hot however, it's here for a good time not a long time. Anyway, today I thought I'd share 5 things I am too old for, lifestyle edition. I did the skincare edition, which you can read more about here.
Hello beautiful people! How have you been? Apologies for the abscence but I was on jury service for 2 weeks. I am back with a skincare related post for you and sharing 3 effective spfs to try. I say effective, but the best spf is the one that you use. Summer is well and truly in swing and now more than ever do we need to use an spf. We also need to reapply especially when at the beach.
Hello beauties! It has been a hot minute since I've been on here. Honestly, I've been struggling with what to post and if people still are interested in reading them. I got a bit of inspiration through my photography and decided to write something. We are starting with skincare and I'm sharing the 4 Korean skincare brands I always use. Korean skincare has been around for quite some time and focuses on caring for the skin. Ensuring hydration and building your skin barrier so generally the products are incredibly gentle.
Hello beautiful travel junkies! Where have you been and where are you going? Today's travel post is all about the 4 travel apps I always use that you might love too! In this modern world, apps are part and parcel of our everyday lives. So why not travel? Obviously, I use others but these are the ones I use the most!
Hello beautiful people! I know it's been awhile since my last post (here) but life has been lifing! Anyways, today's post is on how to beat summer allergies. With summer in full swing, many of us are looking forward to spending time outdoors, soaking up the sun, and enjoying the warm weather. However, for some, it can also be a season of sniffles, and itchy eyes. Allergies! With pollen, dust, and mould spores floating in the air, it's easy to fall victim to summer allergies. But don't fret; I've got some tips to help you beat those pesky allergies and enjoy your summer to the fullest.
Welcome back to another travel blog post for my fellow travel fiends! How have you been? Where are we going? In today's post, I am sharing 6 ways to enjoy your trip without breaking the budget. Let's face it, the socio-economic situation in the world has been incredibly difficult. So if you're still want to travel but scaled back, here are some tips.
Hello beautiful people! How has life been treating you? The weather in the UK has been a little chaotic with last week's bout of snow. Not something we were looking forward to in March, especially with the way things have been. In light of this, I decided to challenge myself to meditating everyday. I'm sharing the 5 benefits of meditating daily for 30 days.
Happy March my beautiful travel fiends! We all know cost of living has us tightening our belts and trying to make our money work harder for us. This doesn't exclude travel where we need to get the best bang for our pounds or bucks. Here are my 6 tips to travel on a budget.
Hello beautiful people! How have you been? I saw this trend on Tiktok where you share the things you're too old for. I decided to share the 5 things I am too old for, skincare edition in this post. There are just some things that I don't need to be doing because I know better.
Hello my beautiful travel fiends! How are you and where have you been? Or booking? Today’s post is my 2023...
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!
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.
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, 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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! 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 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.