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Seasonal Base Switch Up
A true sign of the weather changing is when I feel the need to switch up my foundation routine accordingly. As the climate has cooled down and my skin isn't so naturally dewy [read: sweaty] I can start to compensate with my favourite glow-inducing yet long lasting base options.
4 Recent Reads
Today's book list is a little bit more varied than my usual reads. From a couple classics to young adult and then concluding with the best 'self help' book I've ever read, here are 4 of my recent reads.
Doe Eyed
My signature makeup look is big Bambi eyes, dewy skin and soft lips and today I'm going to be creating just that but with a twist. I'm going to be using the Charlotte Tilbury Ingénue set*, a makeup look revolving around the beauty philosophy of keeping it simple. There are 9 other classic looks from the brand, but the aesthetic of the Ingénue encoporates my favourite makeup elements which are also favoured by the likes of Alexa Chung and Kate Bosworth. So, here is my take on the Ingénue:
7 Awesome Food Blogs To Follow
It baffles me that I've never shared my favourite food blogs because they are probably my most visited sites. It's always the photography that sucks me in but they usually go along some seriously awesome recipes and witty stories and here is my top 7.
My Top 4 Skincare Brands
My skincare tastes have come a long way since the days where I just used to cheap face-wipes, much to my bank accounts dismay. I'm a big believer that spending a little more on your skincare is more important than investing in beauty products. Makeup is only temporary, but the skin you have is forever so it's important to take good care of it. After years of trial and error with brands, I've rounded up my top 4 to share with you today.
An Easy Guide To Taking Awesome Pictures
I'm a true believer that you don't need to have a world of knowledge or the most expensive equipment behind you to take a great picture. There are a few key steps to follow when creating awesome imagery and here are the ones I think are the most important to practice.
Things To Do This Weekend For A Productive Week
For years, I've loved nothing more than having a productive weekend. When you're busy throughout the week things are usually a little chaotic but once those two glorious days beginning with S arrive it's like a reset button. As well as having a fresh start it's a great time to get prepared for the week ahead and here are 15 of my favourite things to do.
Decluttering When You're Sentimental
It seems like the entire internet is obsessed with decluttering and for the most part so am I. Cleaning up my space is something I find cathartic, but when you're a sentimental soul it's not an easy task to do. I cling onto possessions for years once I've developed an attachment to them. It can be as small as a scrap of paper, but I often find I can't bear to throw it away. However, in the past couple of months I've made a real effort to declutter bearing my sentimental ways in mind and here is what I did.
Beauty Areas To Invest In
When it comes to what areas of beauty we choose to invest in it's very much down to personal preference. In my own beauty buying habits, I tend to keep things an even mix between high street and high end. These days you don't need to spend a lot to get an awesome product as the high street is booming with incredible beauty buys. That being said there are still some areas that I like to spend a little extra on and here is my top 6.