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5 Layering Pieces To Add To Your Wardrobe For A/W & Outfit Ideas
In two days we'll officially be in Autumn and that means it's probably a good time to start thinking about the pieces in your wardrobe that you can layer. As much as I love Autumn I find it incredibly hard to dress for as there are often beautifully warm summer like days and then the next its ice cold. So layering is key and here are my all time favourite staples for the season.
A Fresh Way To Banish Scars
Even though my complexion is relatively under control when I do breakout it always leaves behind some sort of scar or mark. So any skin care product that's aimed towards tackling those issues is something that I'm always eager to try. And the latest option on my beauty menu to try has been an American skincare brand Banish. They've created an entire range surrounding the subject of scars and breakouts and here are the results of my time testing a few products from the line and their derma roller.
Why It's Ok Not To Want It All
We live in a world where we're constantly bombarded with messages about how we just have to have XYZ. And if we don't have them then our lives couldn't possibly be happy or complete. And for some people, they do want to seemingly have it all [whatever that is] and that's awesome. But some just want a select few things in life and are completely happy with that. However, if you're the latter, then you're often made to feel bad and get asked 'why don't you want more?'. And that question is what sparked the idea for today's post.
A Low-Key Weekend Makeup Menu
My weekends are always pretty low-key due to my hermit/work at the weekend tendencies but that doesn't mean I don't like to apply a little bit of makeup. So whether you like to spend your weekend inside, at work or go out. Here is my current makeup menu for a simple low key look that only takes a few minutes to apply [making it perfect for early mornings too].
An Interview With Madolyn Thinks
Today's interview is with the beauty, fashion and lifestyle blogger Madolyn Thinks. It's always awesome to get to know a little more about the girl behind the blog and I hope you enjoy this chat with Madolyn as much as I did.
10 Simple Ways To Be More Productive
Finding simple ways that can boost my productivity is one of my favourite things to do. Because there are only so many hours in the day and those to-do lists just seem to be getting longer. So here are 10 super simple ways to make your day just that little bit more productive.
A Fresh Faced Beauty Round Up For Tired Skin
If I had to pick one word for my current beauty aesthetic it would be fresh. And as my skin is so often tired and lacklustre even when I do have a good nights sleep and my diet is great I still struggle with my skin looking drained. So I reach for the fail-safe beauty products that make my skin look fresh and glowing with ease.
The Fear Of Being Boring
It only takes a quick scroll through social media to see people seemingly having the best time of their lives and embracing every moment of it. And whilst I'm all for having fun, the things that I consider a good time are things like visiting a garden centre, knitting and going to bed at 10pm. Which are all things that others might look at as pretty boring and something that their grandparents do. And in a world where people are constantly jetting off and travelling the world and you like to stay at home in your dressing gown, it's hard not to let those outside pressures get to you.
A Beauty Declutter & New Additions
September is a month of decluttering for me. I've already tackled my wardrobe so it was time to have a go at my beauty stash. Writing about beauty means I'm incredibly fortunate to be sent products to consider for review so things mount up and it's all too easy for them to get out of hand. So I got to work at not only decluttering and simplifying my beauty collection but making room for some new additions as well as giving everything a thorough clean.