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Dealing With Your Skin When It Freaks Out & You Don't Know Why
When you come from a history of problematic skin and it's been in a good patch for years. When it starts to freak out...you panic. And call it shallow but having red, raw and painful blemishes is something that really knocks your confidence. Since August my skin has been changing and whilst it's cleared up from my initial severe breakout there is something still not quite right about it and here are some of the things that I've been doing and using to give it a helping hand.
Figuring Out Where You Fit In The Blogging World When You Don't Fit Into A Stereotype Or Niche
This is a topic that's been floating around in my brain for a while so subsequently, I've wanted to write about it. Not too long ago I realised that I'm more comfortable being in a store like Cotswold Outdoors than I am in Topshop and I get just as excited about my National Trust membership as I do about a new lipstick. So today I wanted to talk about when your interests don't always go hand in hand, you don't fit into a niche and figuring out where that leaves you in the blogging world.
The Beauty & Style Edit: November
We're now fully immersed into Autumn, there is no denying that, the temperature has dropped and there is frost on the ground. So my wardrobe has been changed around and my beauty stash has been altered accordingly and here is the edit for November;
7 Things I've Stopped Telling Myself Everyday
One of my favourite posts to read are the things that people tells themselves on a daily basis and it's a post that I've written in the past. But today I wanted to share seven things that I've stopped telling myself on a daily basis.
The Best 'Quick, I'm Late' Products To Reach For
Let's be honest it would have been much more realistic to add a profanity into the title of this post as that's what we're all much more likely to do when we realise that we've overslept and we're late. And even though I work from home and it's near on impossible for me to be late to work there are still the rare occasions where I've not quite allocated the right amount of time and have to rush. Of course, if you are really late and have absolutely no time to spare then beauty isn't going to be on your mind. But if you do have a little bit of time then here are some of my favourites to reach for that have maximum effect with minimum effort.
The Art Of Not Caring What Other People Think
The art of not giving a damn what other people think is a long and complex one. Although the older I get the easier it becomes, or maybe I'm just worrying about so much more so I'm not as focused on it? When I think about all the time I've wasted on worrying myself to the point of illness because I was obsessed with what other people were thinking I just think why did I waste my time?! So from one girl who's spent her life worrying about everything you can possibly think of to another here are few ways to that might help you stop caring so much.
A Neutral Lovers Evening Look
Now we're in Autumn it means we're fast approaching that time of year where evening occasions become more of a regular occurrence and it's prime glitter season [although there is never a bad time to apply glitter]. Even though I'm a total homebody I love any opportunity to apply my classic statement look which consists of a bold rose lip and a seriously glittery champagne eye. And in today's post, I'm not only chatting about my go to lazy girl friendly evening appropriate look. But I'm also sharing my new favourite way say goodbye to lashings of mascara and layers of glitter with Simple's newly released eye makeup remover.
The Best TV Shows To Get Sucked Into This A/W
Binge watching tv shows is one of my favourite activities. Apart from watching GBBO every year and occasionally watching First Dates, there isn't much live tv that I actually watch. Series, however, they're my jam and now the nights are drawing in and it's much more socially acceptable to be a homebody it's the perfect time to get seriously invested in a great show. When it comes to what I would consider a good tv show to binge watch I have a few simple rules; hour-long episodes and multiple seasons so here are the shows that meet that quota.
Creating An Awesome Skincare Routine On A Budget
When I think of skincare my next immediate thought is the price you have to pay for a great routine. Although personally, I would much rather invest in my skin rather than makeup as I can't wash away the state of my complexion. Fortunately for us, there are plenty of awesome budget brands on the market who can take great care of our complexions without the extortionate price tag.