Beauty Buys To Repurchase Over & Over Again

It doesn't get anymore purchasable than this.

Hmph. Is that even a grammatical thing?! It is now.

Mini Sephora Haul

I never wanted to be one of those girls with storage crates jammed full of makeup. 

Yet somehow, one day I was. 

Why Buy Organic Deodorant?

Armpits, deodorant and sweat: an excerpt of things I hadn't planned to blog, let alone passionately extol but here I am, getting nitty and gritty.

Let me cut to the chase, surprised and pleasantly proud I have found something I really encourage you to try.

Vichy Normaderm Cleansing Gel

Luxurious, silky smooth and utterly aromatic - cleansing balms are my absolute jam when it comes to removing the day, so it may come as a surprise when I say I have switched up my routine.

My Guilty Jo Malone Pleasure

There's something incredibly nostalgic about a scent - it has the ability to transform our mood whilst simultaneously evoking a multitude of memories and emotions.

Naturally, I seem to collect scents like I do memories..

Your Beauty Sleep In A Jar

They say there's nothing worse than feeling lethargic, slugging around for the entire day despite consuming countless coffees and inevitably inducing the ole caffeine shakes. It's true. It's awful. However, looking as bad as you feel is definitely a heck of a lot worse.

I think it's time we compare bedtime products, not stories..

Bronzed & beautiful in 3 drops

Cold, miserable and pale. Three things unfortunately that come hand in hand with winter on this side of the hemisphere.

As the rain relentlessly bashed my window, I remember flicking through the pages of Porter with a hot cup of tea in hand, longingly ogling at the Spring focused ad campaigns wondering how I too could obtain dewy 'just in from the beach' skin.....minus the sun. 

My Blow Dry Experience: Hershesons of London, Selfridges

I'm a 'let's make a tradition' kinda girl, two of my favourite ones when travelling are ordering a huge breakfast via room service while snuggled up in flannel pyjamas. The other? Taking a long, hot bath soaked in Jo Malone 'English Pear & Freesia' bath oil (here).

So, what's the new tradition? Let me tell you and boy is it set in stone.

Haul: how to bronze, tame frizzy locks & smell like a Parisian

There was a stage when I accumulated enough Space NK points to rival a beauty editor, my bank balance thanks me that this well and truly is a thing of the past. With a reformed attitude and in need of a few new products I popped into Space NK last week to pick up a few essentials, some of which aren't mentioned here (Diptyque candles here) which are heavenly in their own right, trust me.

Haul: Brown Thomas & Louis Vuitton

If you've been following along on Instagram you'll know we have just returned from a short stay in Dublin, possibly one of our favourite 'easy' getaways. Whilst we were pretty laden with bags, I can't show you what's inside all of them as quite a few are Christmas gifts. Just call me Santa. 

So, without further ado..

6 Winter Products You Need

Okay, so perhaps the title is a little in your face but hey I am LOVING these babies. No one is paying me to say that, no one has funded these purchases and no one but me is typing all of this. Effective, pretty & budget friendly; keep reading..

London: My Blow Dry Experience

When it comes to hair, I have my routine down to a fine speedy art. No rollers, no curling tongs & no fancy brushes. When it comes to having my hair styled I've had more bad experiences than good, which explains why I was apprehensive to give the blow dry a shot. However, when the grease on your head is akin to that of a Sunday morning frying pan you'll consider all plausible options to rectify the slick hairstyle you unwillingly boast. 

Jo Malone: My Collection

For me, Jo Malone is essentially kryptonite to my bank balance. With her decadent packaging, luscious scents and perfectly presented stores, she's a force that's hard to resist. In a sense, it gives life to the saying 'the struggle is real' and trust me, I seriously mean that. 

Truthfully I can't remember how the love story began, but I do remember my sister-in-law's signature scent being English Pear & Freesia. I sniffed, I loved and I caved. I suppose you could say the rest is history.

Introducing, the collection: 

I also have Peony & Suede Blush which I LOVE but couldn't find for the photograph; the joys of owning too many bags. Anyway I wanted to write this post to show you some of my favourite Jo Malone scent combinations; sometimes the scent pairing from store staff can be a little stiff, I much prefer hearing what actual JL lovers layer together.