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A Battle Of Topcoats
Throughout all my years of being a beauty lover. My passion for a good manicure has always reigned supreme. With such a strong love for a solid long lasting manicure, it means that I need a topcoat that will stand the test of time. In general, I'm pretty a patient person but I have zero time to wait for my nails to dry. And then, of course, there is the awkward I need the toilet shimmy to do. So over the years, I've been testing the topcoats that claim to be quick drying and long lasting and here is how they've faired.
Making The Most Out Of Your iPhone Camera
Whenever I see photography posts in the blogosphere there is always the common theme of not needing a DSLR and using your iPhone instead. I've written those words myself and I can imagine after a while that they can become incredibly jarring. The majority of us own some sort of smart phone. And right now we're incredibly lucky that those phones have brilliant cameras and with every new release, they get even better. However upon first glance, they can look pretty poor but once you get to know the functions and how to make the most out of them you can achieve incredible images.
5 Thought Changing Books
Not too long ago I put together a post on 5 of my favourite thought changing podcasts. And I realised that I've never put together one on my favourite thought changing reads. I love books, they're such incredible learning tools and I think we're so incredibly lucky to be surrounded by them. So here are 5 of my personal favourite thought provoking and changing reads.
A Few Ways To Be More Creative With Your Blog
Blogging is something that is incredibly creative anyway. But lately, I've been craving being a little bit more adventurous with my corner of the internet. I don't like to feel stagnant or that I'm stuck in a rut with what I'm doing. So I'm always trying to find other ways that I can push myself and broaden my horizons. Here is a few ways that I've been trying to get a little bit more creative with my blog lately.
Brows 101 - From A Girl Who Doesn't Care About Them
As long as my eyebrows are on my face that's all I really care about. I seem to have missed the eyebrow bandwagon that was rolling around a couple of years ago. Whilst I couldn't really care less if my brows are considered 'on fleek' I do still want them to be somewhat presentable. As well as serving their main purpose which is keeping sweat away from my eyes. So here is my 101 guide to brows, from a girl who isn't really into them.
The Homeware Accessory Edit
Homeware makes my heart flutter the same way that beauty does. If I could ever afford to go back to collage or university I'd definitely study to be an interior designer. So as I can't afford to regularly replace furniture or make West Elm orders whenever I like or train to be a designer. I've had to find small ways to update my interiors without spending a fortune. I'm forever finding and picking up little bits that can be added to my space seamlessly without making huge changes. Here are some of my favourite pieces to have and add into my space.
A New Simplified Skincare Routine
It's all too easy to let your skincare routine get out of control. There are so many things to try that all promise such wondrous things. There is no wonder that before you know it you've got a routine consisting of twenty or so products. I'm currently in the process of trying to simplify my routine so that way the products that I do use are more effective. But so I also get the chance to get to know my complexion a little more. So here is the current process that I'm going through to try and simplify things.
Let's Talk: Originality
Something that is a slightly taboo topic but an extremely important subject to discuss in blogging is originality. It's far too easy to get yourself into a tizzy when you think someone has "stolen" your precious idea but is there such thing as being completely original in blogging?
6 Products That Made Me Feel Excited About Beauty Again
For the past couple of months, I've been in a real slump with beauty. I couldn't quite pinpoint why but I wasn't feeling the excitement about it that I once did. I was in a rut with the products that I was using and barely applying makeup which is something that I absolutely adore doing. It's a sacred part of my morning routine that I usually cherish. Over the past few weeks, though, I've felt my passion for it return and there are a few products that have helped me fall back in love with beauty all over again.