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The New Style Staple: The Midi Skirt
You know when you get so obsessed with a certain item of clothing that you then want to buy it in all the colours? Well, that's me and midi skirts at the moment and I never saw this new obsession coming. I've always liked my skirts, well, quite short as I always found them to be the most flattering on my figure. I worried that midi length cut me off at a funny point but after giving them a try again a few weeks ago I'm totally obsessed. They're my new staple for Summer and something I think every girl could benefit from having in her wardrobe.
Spotty Skin Saviours
It's been a while since I've spoken about anything spot related, which isn't a bad thing of course. After a rough patch last year and things being a little temperamental I'm glad that my skin appears to have returned to its somewhat normal state. And normal for me doesn't mean that I'm completely blemish free, I still get spots and here are some of my favourites for tackling them at the moment.
Why I Don't Think Being Mindful Is A Fad & How It's Changed My Life
One of worst habits without a doubt is that I'm incredibly sceptical. And when the entire mindfulness trend came about I was rolling my eyes so hard I'm surprised they didn't fall out of my skull. But the more I learnt about it and the more I came to understand mindfulness I realised it made so much sense and it's something I should probably try and give a go. And I know that the being more mindful and in touch with your intuition can sound a little hippy dippy but it doesn't have to be and over the past year it's something that has had such a positive effect on my mood so I wanted to share a few thoughts on it.
A Fool For Full Coverage
Whilst I can happily dabble in the world of tinted moisturisers and lightweight coverage bases I think my heart will always lie with a fuller coverage foundation. I used to think if you don't need that much coverage then why would you reach for it but that's not what beauty is about. You can wear whatever you like and if it makes you feel good then that's all that matters. And high coverage bases have come a long way in terms of formulation, they're no longer mask like and heavy and you can still achieve a flawless base without feeling horribly weighed down. I've been a real fool for them lately so I thought I'd share some of my most loved with you.
Dressing For When You're Bloated & Still Want To Feel Awesome
Last week on Instagram [follow me here if you fancy it] I joked about writing a post on dressing for when you're really bloated. I wasn't expecting it to get the response it did so I'm keeping my word. And I think we can all relate to struggling with being bloated and over the years of looking I've swallowed a melon 80% of the day I've learnt there is a certain art to dressing and here are some of my best tips for fellow bloated belly girls.
The 24 Hours In London Beauty Edit AKA How To Pack Seriously Light
Last week I spent 24 hours in London and it was pretty jam packed. And a skill that I'm pretty proud of and typically don't get to use a lot is my ability to pack, years of university and long distance relationships has prepared me well for packing and keeping things to a minimum. And a mere 24 hours in the capital didn't call for a suitcase so it was overnight bag situation. And as I was going to the one carrying it I knew it had to be light because I'm pretty feeble. Which meant that my beauty stash had to be kept at a minimum and here is how I kept things light but didn't scrimp on the products that I love.
6 Of The Best Shows To Watch On Netflix Right Now
If you're anything like me you probably love your Netflix account a little too much and spend way too many hours trying to find the latest shows to binge your way through. And something I have to admit I'm pretty terrible for is rewatching the same show over and over again as my favourites are like comfort blankets to me, whenever I'm feeling a little anxious or stressed they're what I go for. But lately, I've challenged myself to watch a few new things and as I know that I always want to know what other people are watching I hope this post might provide some inspiration if you're in a little bit of a slump.
Getting Things Done When Your Mind Won't Shut Up
If somebody told you that they have a busy mind that's difficult to switch off you might presume that means that they're really good at getting stuff done. And I'd like to sit here and tell you, yes it does but I actually find it to have the complete opposite effect. I really struggle when it comes to getting to-do list ticked off when my mind just won't shut up. I've talked about having a busy mind before and it was actually Carrie's post a few months ago that made me really think about it. Lately, my mind has been a lot busier than even my standard busy state and I know I've found work even more difficult to get through but here is a few things that have helped me so if you're a fellow non-stop thinker then keep on reading.
A Mascara Showdown
Mascara is a tricky beauty product to talk about as what we want differs so much as well as of course, having completely different lashes and I find even your skin type can interfere with how a product performs. But mascara is without a doubt one of my favourite products to try as it's one of those instant gratification items and you instantly know whether it's something that works or not. So I've rounded up all the mascaras that I've used in the past few months to share with you, some I've loved and some have been a huge disappointment.