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Christmas Décor

Thursday, December 24, 2015
One of my favourite things to do at Christmas time is get the festive decorations up and it couldn’t be truer this season, after moving in with my boyfriend back in October. Getting ready for Christmas had been at the forefront of our minds since getting in to our place and as the time drew nearer, we found ourselves getting more and more...

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Top 5 Festive Flicks

Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Christmas movies can be some of the best in the business and there's nothing quite like settling under a blanket on the sofa to watch a festive favourite. With that said, here are my top five favourites to watch during December. The Holiday  Two ladies who are having a tough time in their life (in particular, their love life) swap homes for Christmas,...

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Winter Comforts

Sunday, December 13, 2015
The leaves have changed colour, the nights are getting dark early and it’s rather chilly out there; winter is definitely on it’s way.  Despite always referring to myself as a sun-worshiper, winter is becoming my favourite season with each year that comes and for today’s post, here are some reasons why. Cosy clothes. It’s time to crack out the over-sized/my boyfriend's jumpers, comfy...

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Living Proof No Frizz

Saturday, December 12, 2015
Now that my locks have been chopped, I want to ensure they don't end up in the sorry state they were in and this meant it was time to mix up my hair care routine; starting with shower products.  Enter: Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo and Conditioner. Having read rave reviews online for the brand and this duo in particular, I had high...

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Swan Street

Wednesday, December 09, 2015
As much as I adore the look of white nails on others, I can never quite like it on myself. However, off-white colours are a whole different story and Nails Inc. 'Swan Street' is the perfect example. The colour is a beautiful mint-white that is perfect for winter and looks utterly sophisticated. The formula is as good as usual; though it does need...

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An Ode To Yankee Candles

Sunday, December 06, 2015
I'm a self-confessed candle addict, much to the annoyance of my boyfriend who has to put up with them dotted all over our place. But the scents, the cosy feeling they give off and the comforting look of the flame flickering are impossible to resist! One candle brand that stands above a lot of the others is Yankee Candle. These candles are affordable,...

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Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Facial

Saturday, December 05, 2015
Winter is definitely upon us and with this, my skincare routine has had to pick up it's pace to ensure things aren't getting too dull and dehydrated. A new addition to this routine is Sarah Chapman's Skinesis Overnight Facial, which is seriously kick ass! The oily formula is applied, then left on overnight and by the morning, skin feels rejuvenated, hydrated (without feeling...

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Mac Lipstick Additions

Friday, December 04, 2015
After falling head over heels for Mac Lipstick in 'Patisserie' last year - so much so it even featured in my '2014 Favourites' and 'Lip Loves of 2014' - I found myself immersed in 2015's New Year sales at Selfridges in the Bullring Shopping Centre, and in particular, the Mac section.  With some Christmas treat money in my purse, it's no surprise that...

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Chop Chop

Thursday, December 03, 2015
I've only gone and had my locks chopped and I couldn't be happier with the result! The decision to go shorter came after being utterly fed up of thin and scraggly-looking hair. After doing some research on Pinterest, I found some styles that would suit fine hair and was pleased to find that shorter hair is 'in' at the moment! Having recently moved...

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