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5 Smart Wardrobe Essentials
Not working in a smart environment means that I don't realistically need my wardrobe to have a large area designated for smart items. However, there is a still a few staple items that I like to have in my wardrobe just in case the occasion does arise. I'm not a lover of super traditional smart attire as I find it really restrictive and quite dull. But these 5 pieces are so versatile and can be used in so many different outfit combinations whilst still meeting that sophisticated brief.
A Beginners Guide To Oils
If you've said the word oil to me 4 years ago then I would have run away in fear. Using an oil in any way or on any area of my body just didn't seem like it would be a good fit for me but it turns out you can use an oil without resembling an oil slick. Here is a total beginners guide to using them and all the different ways that you can incorporate an oil into your beauty regime.
How To Stop Feeling The Pressure
All throughout my early 20's I felt an immense pressure from every single thing I did. I wasted so much time worrying and whittling about what other people were thinking and how I wasn't keeping up with other people my age. And as I've grown up and got into the later half of my twenties I've realised that there are a few things that take away that pressure that we all feel from outside sources. And how by removing them can result in feeling a lot happier.
Lip Balms That Actually Work
Lip balm is one of those beauty products that's really easy to get wrong. You might think that you're using something that is helping your lips but more often than not they're not doing anything at all. Here are the best lip balms I've found ranging from high street to high end that really do work.
The Best TV Shows To Binge Watch
Binge watching a great tv show is one of my favourite things to do. And if I do say so myself it's something that I'm rather good at and whilst it's terrible for my productivity levels it's something I adore doing. I've rounded up my favourites to share with you today, there's a mix of everything so you're bound to find something to meet your binge watching needs.
8 Highly Recommended Beauty Products
Chatting about beauty and sharing my favourite products is one of all time favourite things to whether it's on this blog or in real life. I thought I'd share some of the items that I would suggest to anyone who has a serious penchant for great [in my opinion] products in today's post.
Finding Your Image Aesthetic
Something that is spoken a lot about when it comes to taking pictures for your blog is that everyone wants to find their style and aesthetic. And I know it's something that I was so desperate to find when I first starting taking pictures and really taking photography seriously. However as much as you might crave it, it's not always as easy as it just arriving one day and there are some key things to take into consideration when on the quest for your style. I've rounded up my best advice to share with you today on how to find your image aesthetic.
Staying On Top Of Your Beauty Stash When You're A Beauty Junkie
Some people like to collect stamps or coins and some people like to collect lipstick and nail varnish. We all have our vices in life don't we? However, the problem with being a beauty collector is that those beautiful products have a shelf life. So it's important to make the most out of what you've spent your hard-earned pennies on. Here is a little guide to making the most out of what you have when you're a total beauty junkie.
The Skin Hydrators
Having a hydrating step in my skincare routine isn't something I ever thought I'd need. As my skin leans typically towards the more oily side of proceedings I stupidly presumed that it didn't need any more moisture. However my complexion is dehydrated so it does need that extra hydration, but not anything too heavy that's going to tip it over the edge and turn me into a slippery greasy mess. Here are my favourite serums that hydrate the skin wonderfully and keep my complexion happily balanced.