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The Bedside Beauty Stash
There is no doubt about it, going to bed is my favourite thing in the world. So of course, when you love something as much as I love going to sleep you have to incorporate your other loves into it. Because what's better than getting to do all your favourite things at once? Sometimes using beauty products can be a little laborious but there are some products that work their magic overnight and they do all the hard work for you, all you have to do is slather it on. I regularly switch up the products I use overnight but here is my current overnight beauty menu.
Why It's So Important To Remain True To Yourself In Blogging
Today's post might seem like something that is super obvious but I don't think it's a topic that's spoken about enough in the blogging. In our ever growing internet world, there is a lot of pressure to fit in whether we realise it or not. And it's all too easy to let things get to you and then start taking on aims and goals that you're not too sure about but because everyone else is doing them you feel the pressure to follow suit. Of course, this is something that's a big part of real life as well but today I wanted to talk about why it's so important to stay true to yourself when it comes to the online world.
Bases & Brands That Are Great For Pale Skin
Finding a good foundation formulation that works with your skin, is suitable for multiple occasions and isn't purse weepingly expensive isn't an easy task. Let alone taking into consideration the difficulty of finding an accurate shade for your skin. There are so many inconsistencies and issues in the beauty world when it comes to this. It's problematic in so many areas and I really hope that brands are working on this as it's completely unacceptable that women of colour are excluded from the vast majority of shade ranges. As a pale girl I've experienced issues from the complete opposite end of the spectrum but luckily there are a few brands and lines that do cater towards pale skin well and they're just not high end either which used to be a big issue.
The Best Things To Photograph When You're A Beginner
Way back when I first started taking pictures and studying photography nearly 10 years ago. I remember getting set a brief at college that I thought was possibly the most boring project to ever be given. But now I'm really grateful for that incredibly dull brief because it taught me so much about photography as a whole and pushed me out of my comfort zone. When you first start taking pictures it can be really hard to know where to start. And setting yourself your own little briefs of photographing certain subjects can help you not only hone in on your style but it can also teach you so much about the practice. So here are a few things that I think are really helpful for any beginner to practice photographing.
How To Keep Your Brushes Looking Like New
A question that crops up quite a lot is how I keep my makeup brushes so clean. They make a regular appearance on my blog and Instagram posts as they make the prettiest props so it's understandable why the question comes up. For me, makeup brushes are an investment so I treat them the best way I possibly can to make sure I'm getting the most out of them. Because when you take good care of your brushes they can sometimes last you decades. So here is my little 101 guide for taking awesome care of your brushes and how to get them looking brand new every time you wash them.
Getting The Motivation To Exercise
The internet is really good at making us think that it's normal to spring out of bed at 5am and go for a 10-mile run. And for some people they might have the enthusiasm to do that but for the vast majority of us getting the motivation to exercise is really hard. And it's something I've definitely struggled with since suffering an injury and getting completely out of the habit of doing anything fitness related. So here are a few things I always like to bear in mind when getting myself to motivated again.
My Favourite AM Beauty Rituals
Whenever I talk about the fact that I really enjoy early mornings I can practically feel the glares and eye rolling through my screen. But it's always been my favourite time of day, it's so calm and peaceful and there is something so wonderful about the world not being quite at maximum speed yet. There are a few beauty rituals that I do every morning without fail [unless I'm going out with my eyes half shut in a rush] and I thought it was about time that I shared them with you.
The September Style Diary
September has passed us by so quickly that I can hardly believe we're in October. I've been adding a few new additions to my wardrobe lately as I felt like I was in a real style slump as it had been a while since I added anything new. And there is always something so nice about a new piece that can work the rest of your wardrobe to freshen it up. So in today's post, I'm sharing those new pieces as well as how I've been styling them.
4 Things That Aren't Always Terrifying When You Have Oily Skin
When my skin was going through its seriously oily and unbalanced stage there were a few things that I avoided like the plague. However having oily skin doesn't always mean you need to avoid a certain type of product or ingredient. Unless of course it really doesn't agree with your skin which is a very personal matter. There are a few items that my skin loves now and rather than being irritating and causing extra sebum production they've helped to keep my complexion under control and balanced. Skincare is such a personal thing and it can often take years to find what truly works for ours but here are the 4 things I didn't need to be so scared of when I had super oily skin.