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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 882

by Lina Clémence June 10, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


So…what is the Monday Poll?

Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).

1. Loose or fitted t-shirts?

Generally, I like my tees slightly loose-y goose-y if I’m wearing them with jeans or shorts. If I’m layering with a sweater or a sweatshirt on top, then fitted.

2. What’s the oldest thing in your makeup bag right now?

Hmm, the brushes? Oh, and I’m almost embarrassed to say this out loud, but I have an ancient Nordstrom Naturals MAC palette that I bust out every so often.

3. How’s your June going so far?

It’s been very, very busy with end-of-the-year activities, dance things and whatnot. Things will kinda slow down after June 30, which I’m looking forward to.

4. How do you feel about walking around in sandals or flip flops without your toenails painted?

I like my toe nails to be painted a fun color, but I don’t stress if I don’t get around to a weekly pedicure.

5. What are you happy about right now?

Well, today’s my birthday, and I’m overjoyed to say that I’m healthy and I’m alive! Having health scares will do that to ya, I guess. I’m also happy to be surrounded by the people I love the most. Oh, and the opportunity to do something creative that’s just for me (like the Monday poll) is the icing on the cake. I’ve been on the verge of happy tears all day. It’s been a great!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. Loose or fitted t-shirts?
2. What’s the oldest thing in your makeup bag right now?
3. How’s your June going so far?
4. How do you feel about walking around in sandals or flip flops without your toenails painted?
5. What are you happy about right now?


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MY WARDROBE ESSENTIALS RIGHT NOW

by Lina Clémence June 9, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


FINALLY… my absolute favourite time of year is here in terms of styling outfits. Summer is great and all, I’ll miss being able to spend time in the garden but I definitely will not miss having to have so much skin on show all the time. Is that just me being weird? I hate it. I’m all about the jeans and knitted jumpers! By November we’ll all be complaining about having to wear a huge coat every day because it’s freezing and Spring will seem so far away, but for the next couple of months it’s that perfect in-between weather where we can wear a jumper and no coat, ankle socks with our trainers and we don’t have to layer a thermal vest top under every single outfit. I’m giddy with excitement.

So here are some of the items that I’m excited to wear this Autumn whether that’s just at home, for a walk in the park or for a social distanced meet up with friends. How 2020.

 

Five out of seven days a week you’ll find me wearing joggers, they’re just so comfortable and practical. But I still want to feel put together and not like I want to crawl back into bed for a midday nap. There’s a whole category of joggers that I’ve discovered this year that are more fitted, made from nicer material and are the perfect in-between of a trouser and a jogger. Paired with a tucked in t-shirt and trainers, it’s my favourite look.

 

JOGGERS

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I’m VERY excited for chunky black boot season but we have months of being able to wear them, so for now I’m going to enjoy wearing trainers whilst I still can, my favourite shoe choice. I have an unhealthy trainer addiction but I DO wear them everyday. If you’re a mum, go for a pair with velcro… you can thank me later.

TRAINERS

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KNITWEAR

Knitwear for Autumn… ground breaking. But I’m here for it. Sweater weather is the best, whether it’s a cashmere knit, a chunkier knit or a waffle knit (I’m obsessed with waffle knit at the mo). Here’s my edit of the best knits around right now. Side note, I also can’t stop buying waffle knits for Grey (check Zara kids!).

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Autumn… bring.it.on.


June 9, 2025 0 comments
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Zoella Book Club: Reviewing Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayliss 

by Lina Clémence June 8, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


Christmas time calls for putting your feet up with a bunch of feel-good fiction, so if you’ve yet to pick your final read of 2022, then put this one on your list asap. Featuring a boarding school reunion, plenty of happily ever afters and a midnight snow croquet in a castle, all set around Christmas time in the British countryside, Jenny Bayliss’ latest novel is sure to get you in the festive spirit. And if you’re looking for a perfectly uplifting, easy-going read for that luxurious stretch of time between Xmas and New Year, otherwise known as Betwixmas, then this one ticks all the boxes! 

The gorgeously festive Meet Me Under the Mistletoe is a heartwarming story perfect for curling up next to a roaring fire and embracing what the holiday season is really all about: slothing about the house in Christmas pjs for 5-7 working days. 

So, recover from the chaos of shopping, gift-wrapping and rearranging the Christmas tree (relatable), and plonk yourself on the sofa with this fictional cracker and a smorgasbord of Boxing Day leftovers. 

Keep reading to find out how team Zoella rated the December read…

The blurb

A winter wedding of old friends should be the event of the year. Gathering near their former school for a lavish, week-long celebration, it’s a chance for Nory Noel to reunite with her best friends. But now in their thirties, that group has long since drifted apart.

Nory suspects she’ll spend the week wrestling into spanx, and dodging questions about her non-existent plus one. Only her fearless, fabulous best friend Ameerah can persuade her to go.

At the venue of a stunning Kent castle, it’s not long before personalities clash and old tensions begin to bubble up. Nory finds herself slipping away – and unexpectedly crashing into Isaac, the castle’s gardener and her former school rival.

Nory and Isaac have more in common these days than they ever thought possible. But as she steals more time away from the festivities to spend with Isaac, he reveals an astonishing secret about his family’s past. Nory knows she alone can help right this wrong – but uncovering the truth might mean pushing Isaac away once more.

Lareese’s Review

Bah humbug alert, I don’t usually gravitate towards fluffy Christmas reads but kudos to Jenny Bayliss because this one has fully surpassed by expectations. It’s so much more than just a predictable festive tale, which I’m all here for if there’s a good story there to go with it. Meet Me Under the Mistletoe is like a modern day Lady Chatterley’s lover, with all the ingredients of a 5-star contemporary read: friends to lovers, interesting friendship dynamics, interesting couple dynamics, high school reunion vibes, the lot! I also loved that Elinor (Nory) owns a bookshop – books about books > books about everything else. In fact, if I owned a secondhand bookshop like Serendipitous Seconds, I too would find it hard to part with my fave precious first editions, just like Nory. MMUTM is a great cosy winter read for this time of year that balances humour with heavy topics such as grief, adultery, classism, racism to name a few, and although not quite as all-out festive as some readers might expect given the title, the snowy castle setting and chef’s kiss cast of characters more than makes up for it. You’ll see!

Rating: 4/5
Would you recommend it? 100% this is the easy breezy December read everyone deserves.

Lily’s Review

Firstly things first, I did not expect this storyline! I was expecting a light, fluffy, cheesy love story. However, it’s so much more than that. Jenny Bayliss writes a beautiful festive story. Expressing how, even during Christmas time, life isn’t a neat little line. It can go up and down in different ways, can shift, and get cut short.

Meet Me Under the Mistletoe takes place around the festive season, but mainly talks about a friendship group dynamic, and how life keeps going even after the loss of someone close. I love these types of storylines, especially during Christmas time. Because it’s a soft reminder that it’s not always an easy, fun, happy time for all. But don’t get me wrong, there is still a warmness to this book that provides that cosy festive coating to make it a hearty breezy read!

A humbling, witty, sad, festive story. Where each chapter was a gift that kept on giving!! I highly recommend it to those out there that loved the Christmas film ‘Last Christmas’ or ‘PS. I Love You’.

Rating: 4/5
Would you recommend it? YES! Such a lovely book, the perfect December read.

Danielle’s Review

This book isn’t Jenny’s first foray into Christmas literature and by god, I hope it’s not her last! This book encapsulated the cosiest Christmas settings like the castle and London, but my favourite has to be Nory’s second-hand book shop. I loved the concept of matchmaking books to customers and I especially enjoyed this aspect as our last Zoella Book Club pick of the year! It really is a joy to pick books we think our audience will enjoy and I hope you’ve been fulfilled and inspired tucking into the ZBC reads in 2022.

This book just captures Christmas perfectly, personally, I’m super close to my family but I know SO many who are not and the way Nori surrounded herself with found family was beautiful. If you love Nancy Meyer’s or Nora Ephron’s movies like You’ve Got Mail then you’ll love this book, completely classic and wonderfully described. I’d recommend to anyone looking for a festive read.

Rating: 5/5
Would you recommend it? I’ve already lent it to my mum!




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Pixie Bob Haircuts That Prove Short Hair Is Anything But Boring

by Lina Clémence June 7, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


The pixie bob is the ultimate hybrid haircut that shatters every misconception about short hair.

This versatile style combines the sassiness of a pixie with the sophistication of a bob, creating endless possibilities for texture, movement, and personality.

Pixie Bob Haircuts That Prove Short Hair Is Anything But Boring

From sleek and polished to tousled and rebellious, these stunning pixie bob styles showcase the incredible range of this trendy cut.

The vibrant copper-red hair shows beautiful dimension with its rich auburn tones and lighter cinnamon highlights blended throughout. Each strand catches the light differently, creating a multi-faceted effect that brings warmth and depth to the short bob cut. The deep crimson base transitions subtly to brighter copper ends, giving the hair a natural-looking color gradient that appears both vivid and sophisticated.

The vibrant copper-red hair shows beautiful dimension with its rich auburn tones and lighter cinnamon highlights blended throughout.

Each strand catches the light differently, creating a multi-faceted effect that brings warmth and depth to the short bob cut.

The deep crimson base transitions subtly to brighter copper ends, giving the hair a natural-looking color gradient that appears both vivid and sophisticated.

Cool-toned ash blonde hair features stunning platinum highlights throughout that brighten the overall look. Subtle beige undertones prevent the color from looking too stark, while delicate baby blonde pieces frame the face beautifully. Root shadowing creates depth at the crown, transitioning into lighter ends that give the hair a fresh, bright appearance. Various shades of blonde interplay throughout, from darker sandy tones to bright, almost white-blonde pieces.

Cool-toned ash blonde hair features stunning platinum highlights throughout that brighten the overall look.

Subtle beige undertones prevent the color from looking too stark, while delicate baby blonde pieces frame the face beautifully.

Root shadowing creates depth at the crown, transitioning into lighter ends that give the hair a fresh, bright appearance.

Various shades of blonde interplay throughout, from darker sandy tones to bright, almost white-blonde pieces.

Vibrant copper-red hair glows with rich, fiery intensity that appears both bold and natural. Multiple auburn tones blend together to create depth, with slightly darker roots and brighter, more vivid ends. Cinnamon-colored highlights add warmth and dimension throughout, creating a multi-faceted effect as the hair catches the light.

Vibrant copper-red hair glows with rich, fiery intensity that appears both bold and natural.

Multiple auburn tones blend together to create depth, with slightly darker roots and brighter, more vivid ends.

Cinnamon-colored highlights add warmth and dimension throughout, creating a multi-faceted effect as the hair catches the light.

Deep auburn red hair glows with intense warmth, featuring subtle variations between deeper mahogany and brighter copper tones. The rich coloration has been applied with careful attention to create natural-looking dimension throughout. Sunlight catches different sections, highlighting the variations between ruby-tinted strands and slightly lighter pieces that add visual interest and depth to the overall fiery appearance of the cropped style.

Deep auburn red hair glows with intense warmth, featuring subtle variations between deeper mahogany and brighter copper tones.

The rich coloration has been applied with careful attention to create natural-looking dimension throughout.

Sunlight catches different sections, highlighting the variations between ruby-tinted strands and slightly lighter pieces that add visual interest and depth to the overall fiery appearance of the cropped style.

Soft ash blonde hair features delicate platinum highlights that catch the light beautifully. The color palette includes gentle sandy undertones mixed with cooler silvery strands, creating a dimensional effect throughout. Subtle variations in the blonde shading give the hair a natural sun-kissed quality, as if lightened gradually by time spent outdoors.

Soft ash blonde hair features delicate platinum highlights that catch the light beautifully.

The color palette includes gentle sandy undertones mixed with cooler silvery strands, creating a dimensional effect throughout.

Subtle variations in the blonde shading give the hair a natural sun-kissed quality, as if lightened gradually by time spent outdoors.

Platinum blonde hair with an almost silvery sheen catches the light beautifully in the salon environment. Subtle root shadowing creates depth at the crown, while the bright icy tones dominate throughout the rest of the hair. When viewed from different angles, you can see very faint hints of pale beige that prevent the color from looking too stark or one-dimensional.

Platinum blonde hair with an almost silvery sheen catches the light beautifully in the salon environment.

Subtle root shadowing creates depth at the crown, while the bright icy tones dominate throughout the rest of the hair.

When viewed from different angles, you can see very faint hints of pale beige that prevent the color from looking too stark or one-dimensional.

Rich chocolate brown hair with subtle caramel highlights creates beautiful depth and dimension. Warm undertones give the brown base a hint of chestnut that prevents it from looking flat or one-dimensional. Lighter pieces around the face brighten the overall look while keeping the color grounded in natural-looking territory.

Rich chocolate brown hair with subtle caramel highlights creates beautiful depth and dimension.

Warm undertones give the brown base a hint of chestnut that prevents it from looking flat or one-dimensional.

Lighter pieces around the face brighten the overall look while keeping the color grounded in natural-looking territory.

Rich chocolate brown hair shows beautiful dimension with subtle chestnut highlights woven throughout. Natural depth at the roots creates a lovely gradient effect as the color transitions to slightly warmer tones at the mid-lengths and ends. When light hits certain sections, warm auburn undertones become visible, adding visual interest and movement to the overall look.

Rich chocolate brown hair shows beautiful dimension with subtle chestnut highlights woven throughout.

Natural depth at the roots creates a lovely gradient effect as the color transitions to slightly warmer tones at the mid-lengths and ends.

When light hits certain sections, warm auburn undertones become visible, adding visual interest and movement to the overall look.

Deep espresso brown hair with subtle cool undertones creates a beautiful frame around the face. Delicate caramel highlights have been strategically placed to add dimension without overwhelming the rich base color. A few lighter pieces near the front brighten the overall look while keeping it grounded in natural-looking territory.

Deep espresso brown hair with subtle cool undertones creates a beautiful frame around the face.

Delicate caramel highlights have been strategically placed to add dimension without overwhelming the rich base color.

A few lighter pieces near the front brighten the overall look while keeping it grounded in natural-looking territory.

Creamy blonde hair with gorgeous dimensional highlights creates a beautiful sun-kissed effect. Darker honey-toned roots blend seamlessly into lighter ends, mimicking the natural way hair lightens in the sunshine. Soft beige undertones prevent the color from appearing too yellow or brassy, while still maintaining warmth and depth.

Creamy blonde hair with gorgeous dimensional highlights creates a beautiful sun-kissed effect.

Darker honey-toned roots blend seamlessly into lighter ends, mimicking the natural way hair lightens in the sunshine.

Soft beige undertones prevent the color from appearing too yellow or brassy, while still maintaining warmth and depth.

Light ash brown hair features beautiful dimensional color with subtle sandy highlights throughout. Cooler undertones give the color a modern feel while preventing it from looking flat or one-dimensional. Slightly darker roots create natural depth, while lighter pieces frame the face to brighten the overall effect.

Light ash brown hair features beautiful dimensional color with subtle sandy highlights throughout.

Cooler undertones give the color a modern feel while preventing it from looking flat or one-dimensional.

Slightly darker roots create natural depth, while lighter pieces frame the face to brighten the overall effect.

Medium brown hair with gorgeous dimension showcases subtle honey-toned highlights that catch the light beautifully. Rich chocolate base color provides depth, while warmer caramel pieces add brightness and visual interest. Natural-looking color variation creates movement throughout, with slightly lighter sections around the face that brighten and flatter.

Medium brown hair with gorgeous dimension showcases subtle honey-toned highlights that catch the light beautifully.

Rich chocolate base color provides depth, while warmer caramel pieces add brightness and visual interest.

Natural-looking color variation creates movement throughout, with slightly lighter sections around the face that brighten and flatter.

Auburn hair with a distinct copper glow radiates warmth and vibrancy. Lighter ginger pieces blend with deeper mahogany tones to create beautiful dimension throughout. The color features subtle variations, appearing more intensely red in some sections while showing hints of golden strawberry blonde in others. Root area has slightly more depth, gradually brightening toward the ends to create a natural-looking gradient effect.

Auburn hair with a distinct copper glow radiates warmth and vibrancy.

Lighter ginger pieces blend with deeper mahogany tones to create beautiful dimension throughout.

The color features subtle variations, appearing more intensely red in some sections while showing hints of golden strawberry blonde in others.

Root area has slightly more depth, gradually brightening toward the ends to create a natural-looking gradient effect.

Pastel pink hair creates a dreamy, ethereal appearance with its gentle rose-tinted hue. The color features subtle variations with slightly deeper blush tones near the roots that gradually lighten toward the tips. Bright platinum highlights mixed throughout add dimension and brightness, making the overall effect reminiscent of cotton candy clouds.

Pastel pink hair creates a dreamy, ethereal appearance with its gentle rose-tinted hue.

The color features subtle variations with slightly deeper blush tones near the roots that gradually lighten toward the tips.

Bright platinum highlights mixed throughout add dimension and brightness, making the overall effect reminiscent of cotton candy clouds.

Golden honey blonde hair features a beautiful blend of warm tones that complement one another seamlessly. Slightly darker caramel roots create natural-looking depth, while lighter buttery pieces frame the face. Soft graduation between the different blonde shades gives the color a sun-kissed quality, as if naturally lightened over time.

Golden honey blonde hair features a beautiful blend of warm tones that complement one another seamlessly.

Slightly darker caramel roots create natural-looking depth, while lighter buttery pieces frame the face.

Soft graduation between the different blonde shades gives the color a sun-kissed quality, as if naturally lightened over time.

Rich chocolate brown hair with subtle highlights creates beautiful dimension when viewed from the side. Deeper espresso tones at the nape gradually lighten to warm chestnut through the crown area, giving the color natural-looking depth. Salon lighting accentuates the variation between darker and lighter sections, showing off the multi-tonal effect that prevents the brunette shade from appearing flat.

Rich chocolate brown hair with subtle highlights creates beautiful dimension when viewed from the side.

Deeper espresso tones at the nape gradually lighten to warm chestnut through the crown area, giving the color natural-looking depth.

Salon lighting accentuates the variation between darker and lighter sections, showing off the multi-tonal effect that prevents the brunette shade from appearing flat.

Warm caramel brown hair features delicate honey-colored highlights that brighten the overall look. A beautiful blend of light and medium brown tones creates natural-looking dimension throughout, with slightly darker roots that add depth. Sun-kissed sections frame the face beautifully, creating a graduated effect that mimics how hair naturally lightens in the sunshine.

Warm caramel brown hair features delicate honey-colored highlights that brighten the overall look.

A beautiful blend of light and medium brown tones creates natural-looking dimension throughout, with slightly darker roots that add depth.

Sun-kissed sections frame the face beautifully, creating a graduated effect that mimics how hair naturally lightens in the sunshine.

Medium brown hair with beautiful texture shows off subtle auburn undertones when photographed in natural light. Rich chocolate base color provides depth while slightly warmer cinnamon pieces catch the light differently, creating visual interest and movement. A few caramel-toned highlights add brightness without overwhelming the overall brunette shade.

Medium brown hair with beautiful texture shows off subtle auburn undertones when photographed in natural light.

Rich chocolate base color provides depth while slightly warmer cinnamon pieces catch the light differently, creating visual interest and movement.

A few caramel-toned highlights add brightness without overwhelming the overall brunette shade.

Rich burgundy red hair radiates vibrant color from every angle, showing off its intense jewel-toned hue. A true statement shade that's both bold and eye-catching, this wine-inspired color appears uniformly vivid throughout. When light hits different sections, subtle variations between deeper ruby and brighter cranberry tones become visible, adding beautiful dimension to the overall look.

Rich burgundy red hair radiates vibrant color from every angle, showing off its intense jewel-toned hue.

A true statement shade that’s both bold and eye-catching, this wine-inspired color appears uniformly vivid throughout.

When light hits different sections, subtle variations between deeper ruby and brighter cranberry tones become visible, adding beautiful dimension to the overall look.

Medium ash brown hair catches the light beautifully in the salon, showing off subtle cool undertones that give it a modern feel. Soft caramel highlights have been blended throughout to create dimension without overwhelming the overall color. Natural depth at the roots gradually lightens toward the ends, mimicking how hair naturally brightens in the sunshine.

Medium ash brown hair catches the light beautifully in the salon, showing off subtle cool undertones that give it a modern feel.

Soft caramel highlights have been blended throughout to create dimension without overwhelming the overall color.

Natural depth at the roots gradually lightens toward the ends, mimicking how hair naturally brightens in the sunshine.

Sandy blonde hair with gorgeous depth features a beautiful balance between light and dark tones. Subtle root shadowing creates dimension at the crown, while golden highlights throughout add warmth and brightness. Creamy beige pieces frame the face beautifully, brightening the complexion.

Sandy blonde hair with gorgeous depth features a beautiful balance between light and dark tones.

Subtle root shadowing creates dimension at the crown, while golden highlights throughout add warmth and brightness.

Creamy beige pieces frame the face beautifully, brightening the complexion.

Creamy blonde hair shows off beautiful variation between warmer honey tones and lighter vanilla pieces. Root area features slightly deeper caramel shades that create natural depth and dimension. As the color moves toward the ends, it brightens to a beautiful champagne blonde that catches the light beautifully.

Creamy blonde hair shows off beautiful variation between warmer honey tones and lighter vanilla pieces.

Root area features slightly deeper caramel shades that create natural depth and dimension.

As the color moves toward the ends, it brightens to a beautiful champagne blonde that catches the light beautifully.

Bright platinum blonde hair with an edgy vibe features slightly deeper roots that create beautiful contrast against the icy ends. Shadow roots add depth and dimension to the otherwise light color, preventing it from looking too stark or one-dimensional. Cooler silver tones dominate throughout, giving the blonde a modern, fashion-forward appearance.

Bright platinum blonde hair with an edgy vibe features slightly deeper roots that create beautiful contrast against the icy ends.

Shadow roots add depth and dimension to the otherwise light color, preventing it from looking too stark or one-dimensional.

Cooler silver tones dominate throughout, giving the blonde a modern, fashion-forward appearance.

Pure platinum blonde hair with stunning brightness seems to glow under the salon lighting. Almost white in appearance, the color has been kept consistent throughout, creating a bold, statement-making effect. Very faint shadow roots add just enough depth to prevent the color from looking flat or wig-like.

Pure platinum blonde hair with stunning brightness seems to glow under the salon lighting.

Almost white in appearance, the color has been kept consistent throughout, creating a bold, statement-making effect.

Very faint shadow roots add just enough depth to prevent the color from looking flat or wig-like.

Deep chocolate brown hair with incredible shine and richness shows off its healthy, glossy appearance. While predominantly a dark espresso shade, subtle hints of warmer chestnut brown peek through when the light hits certain sections. Natural-looking and dimensional, the color has beautiful depth that prevents it from appearing flat or one-dimensional.

Deep chocolate brown hair with incredible shine and richness shows off its healthy, glossy appearance.

While predominantly a dark espresso shade, subtle hints of warmer chestnut brown peek through when the light hits certain sections.

Natural-looking and dimensional, the color has beautiful depth that prevents it from appearing flat or one-dimensional.

Sun-kissed dark blonde hair features beautiful highlights that create natural-looking dimension throughout. Darker sandy blonde base color provides depth, while lighter honey and caramel pieces brighten the overall look. Various shades blend together seamlessly, mimicking the natural way hair lightens in the summer.

Sun-kissed dark blonde hair features beautiful highlights that create natural-looking dimension throughout.

Darker sandy blonde base color provides depth, while lighter honey and caramel pieces brighten the overall look.

Various shades blend together seamlessly, mimicking the natural way hair lightens in the summer.

Warm chestnut brown hair features beautiful caramel highlights that add brightness and dimension. Multiple shades of brown blend together seamlessly, from deeper chocolate at the roots to lighter cinnamon tones throughout. Subtle golden accents catch the light beautifully, giving the color a rich, multifaceted appearance.

Warm chestnut brown hair features beautiful caramel highlights that add brightness and dimension.

Multiple shades of brown blend together seamlessly, from deeper chocolate at the roots to lighter cinnamon tones throughout.

Subtle golden accents catch the light beautifully, giving the color a rich, multifaceted appearance.

Rich chocolate brown hair with beautiful depth appears smooth and glossy under salon lighting. Though predominantly a deep brunette shade, subtle variations in tone create natural-looking dimension throughout. Slightly lighter pieces around the face brighten the overall look while keeping it grounded in natural territory.

Rich chocolate brown hair with beautiful depth appears smooth and glossy under salon lighting.

Though predominantly a deep brunette shade, subtle variations in tone create natural-looking dimension throughout.

Slightly lighter pieces around the face brighten the overall look while keeping it grounded in natural territory.

Honey blonde hair with beautiful dimension catches the light in different ways, showing off buttery golden tones near the face. Slightly darker roots blend seamlessly into the brighter mid-lengths and ends, creating a natural gradient effect. Subtle highlights woven throughout add brightness and movement to the color, giving it a sun-kissed quality that appears effortlessly natural.

Honey blonde hair with beautiful dimension catches the light in different ways, showing off buttery golden tones near the face.

Slightly darker roots blend seamlessly into the brighter mid-lengths and ends, creating a natural gradient effect.

Subtle highlights woven throughout add brightness and movement to the color, giving it a sun-kissed quality that appears effortlessly natural.

 


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10 Things Not to Miss at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025

by Lina Clémence June 6, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


One of my absolute favourite weeks of the year is here at last; Chelsea Flower Show! Years ago, London Fashion Week was one of the most important weeks of the year for me, but how times have changed! Whilst the beautiful gardens and blooms are my focus at the show, I do also love the fashion element of the show; I thoroughly enjoy planning my Chelsea outfits & getting to see the gorgeous outfits other ladies sport at the show. Read on for some of my favourite elements of the show this year, plus some outfit inspiration if you’re attending the show.

 

 


1 – Monty Don’s Dog Garden

Monty Don of BBC Gardeners’ World has teamed up with RHS and BBC Radio 2 to create a garden celebrating our love, here in the UK, of both dogs and gardens. This wonderful garden is bursting full of dog-friendly plants, and has a biodiverse lawn rich with daisies, dandelions and clover, which help to make the lawn more hardy against the wear-and-tear from dogs running around. Monty’s own dog Ned, as well as a few of Ned’s relatives were invited to visit the garden on the press day to give the space their doggy seal of approval!

2 – The Highgrove Stall

If you’re visiting the show this year, be sure to stop by the Highgrove stall. Much like The King’s permanent shop in Tetbury, the stall at Chelsea sells a range of beautiful gifts, food & drink, homeware and more. I’d recommend picking up some of the produce from the King’s own garden, such as honey, apple juice and rhubarb gin. All proceeds support the work of The King’s Foundation.

3 – The Avanade Intelligent Garden

Tom Massey & Je Ahn have designed an urban forest garden which aims to highlight the importance of urban trees in combatting climate change, and providing habitats for wildlife within cities. Unfortunately, around 30% of urban trees do not survive their first year, and therefore this garden is equipped with sensors to track the health of the trees, which is connected to an app allowing the trees to alert their custodians via AI if they are being over-watered, for example. Tom & Je have also grown a sustainable house out of mushrooms which I’d definitely recommend taking a look at.

4 – Bamford

The Bamford stand is certainly one of my absolute favourites this year at the show. It has been so thoughtfully designed; with stunning planting, a wonderful range of products, and there’s even a fully-functional bath which wafts the incredible scent of the geranium bath oil throughout the stall. If you’re feeling inspired to pick up any Bamford products, use code JOSIELDN10 for 10% off.

5 – David Austin’s Rose Garden

David Austin’s indoor rose garden is always one of the highlights of Chelsea Flower Show for me. Being surrounded by the delicate scents of the many varieties of rose is just heavenly. It’s also worth popping by to see the newest addition to the collection; The King’s Rose – a gorgeous pink & white striped shrub rose which has shot to the top of my own wishlist!


6 – Horatio’s Garden

Horatio’s Garden is an incredible charity providing gardens to spinal injury units across the UK, to brighten the days of patients dealing with spinal injuries. This year at Chelsea, Horatio’s Garden has a trade stand full of beautiful garden tools and homeware, including their new collection designed by Emma Bridgewater.

7 – Caley Bros Mushrooms

For something a bit different, be sure to check out the immersive display celebrating all things mushroom. The exhibit displays a woodland floor covered in moss and a wide variety of mushrooms thriving in their natural habitat. The stall aims to teach visitors about the importance of mycelial networks in our ecosystems, and about the health benefits of many mushroom varieties.

8 – Food by The Newt

Once again, one of our favourite hotels in the UK; The Newt in Somerset are providing catering for Chelsea Flower Show. The Newt’s food is always of the highest quality, using local and seasonal ingredients where possible. Be sure to pop by for their incredible breakfast buffet to grab a croissant and a coffee to refuel you during the show. The Newt have also partnered with their South African sister farm to bring a dazzling display of unusual succulents to their slice of the show.

9 – Claverton Cloche

If you watch my YouTube Channel, you will have probably spotted the Claverton Cloches dotted around my kitchen garden. Claverton Cloche produce Victorian-inspired garden cloches which are genuinely built to last a lifetime. Hand-crafted from cast iron and horticultural glass, once you invest in a Claverton Cloche, you should never have to replace it. Do pop by their stall to see their cloches displayed within stunning planting done by The Pig.

10 – London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden

London Square has partnered with the Royal Hospital Chelsea to create an incredible garden for pensioners and veterans to come together to connect with others and to reflect on times of war. The garden features seating upholstered in Pensioners’ scarlet uniforms, and after the show, the garden will be relocated to the grounds of the Royal Hospital.



 


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Current Body RF Radio Frequency Device Review

by Lina Clémence June 5, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


Current Body recently got in touch and asked if I would like to try out their RF Radio Frequency Device. I absolutely love skincare tools, with LED masks being my one of my favourites, and so I was keen to try it out. I’d never tried radio frequency before, and didn’t realise it was something you could do at home.

When I try a new skincare tool, I like to really put it though it’s paces and see what results I can achieve, whilst also learning about the technology to try and understand how I can use it to it’s full potential.

What is an RF device?

Current Body’s RF device is described as ‘a non-invasive face lift alternative’, designed to tighten skin, smooth deep lines and sagging skin. With 50% quicker results than any other at home RF device.

BENEFITS

  • Increases Collagen Production
  • Visibly Smooths Lines & Wrinkles
  • Brightens Skin & Reduces Pigmentation
  • Tightens Sagging Skin

I was interested in all of these benefits, but the main two I was going to target was increasing collagen production and lines and wrinkles. I have dry skin on my forehead so I wanted to improve the collagen for hydration and also the wrinkles on the sides.

I’m noticing more the lines at the side of my eyes, so that was another focus and then lastly my elevenses, which I’ve had for as long as I can remember. The girl doing my eyebrows told me I have strong frown muscles, so I don’t have much hope for those lines without botox, but was keen to see how this may help.

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How Does It Work?

Current Body RF Device has three energy levels which control how intense the radio frequency heating is on the skin. Level 1 is a gentle warmth, which is good for beginners or sensitive areas such as the eyes or neck. Level 2 and 3 are the higher energy levels and will heat up the skin quicker.

Current Body’s exclusive Skin Sense Technology continuously measures skin temperature and automatically adjusts to your skin’s resistance to keep skin at 43°C, which is the optimal temperature for maximum collagen production.

How Often To Use?

The radio frequency device should be used just once a week and with results in 8 weeks. Treatments can then be topped up every 4 to 8 weeks to maintain long-term results. Make sure to use the Current Body Skin Radio Frequency Gel on each treatment area.

Each area takes between 5-10 minutes, and a full face would take around 70 minutes. I did three areas in one go, but you could do an area a day throughout the week to save time.

Inside the booklet there is a guide on how to move the device for each area and how long to use it.

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Is it easy to use?

I found it very easy to use and quickly realised the ways to get it to work best for me. Slow and steady movements really do win the race, in this case I found using slow movements helped the device reach its optimum temperature (43°C ) quicker and you will know this when the light is a constant green.

I recommended doing your treatments in front of a mirror as you can watch what you are doing and keep an eye on the green light staying constant, as well as when it goes orange, which means a 5 minute treatment time is up.

The device is always plugged in, which saves you having to remember to charge it when you go to use it.

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The areas I focused on were my forehead, elevenses and crows feet. The forehead I found trickier to get the heat to stay constant, but increasing it to level 3 was more beneficial for it to do this. As my forehead is more boney I also had to go very, very slow over this area to enable it to stay at the temperature. Crows feet were simple to go over and as this is a sensitive area I stuck to level 1, and then my elevenses I went for level 2, sometimes going up to 3.

To change the level you just click the button on the top, which is then reflected by the light on the front. This is also how you turn it on and off.

Current-Body-RF-Device-Levels

I started off in the beginning with level 1 and just tested out how comfortable I felt in each area with the different levels. The heat is a warm feeling and was never uncomfortable, once you get in the swing of it, it feels quite nice and relaxing.

Just always keep it moving and use the conductive gel, if it feels too much heat then go down a level.

Extra Boost

I also tested out the Current Body microneedling patches, which you can use alongside the RF device, as well as the Current Body LED mask. The patches are infused with hyaluronic acid and have 1140 ultra-fine microneedles that gently create tiny pathways in your skin, enhancing the absorption of the hyaluronic acid and helping to penetrate deeper below the surface for a boost of hydration and glow.

There are forehead and under eye patches which I left on for 2 hours (or you can do overnight) and these gave an instant tightening look. You can then complete your weekly RF treatment which enhances absorption and allows radio frequency energy to work deeper.

Current-Body-Microneedling-Patches

The Current Body LED Mask: Series 2 (10% off with code LDNDIARIES ) is another great option to pair with the RF device and maximise results. It’s my favourite mask on the market and combines red, near-infrared, and deep near-infrared light to help with anti-ageing, and I love that it also covers the chin area—especially useful if you’re using RF treatments around the jawline.

Results

The first time I used it on my forehead I was blown away by how tight my skin looked afterwards. This subsided by the next day, but I was excited to see how it would go as the treatments went on.

After 8 treatments, my elevenses have become less obvious and indented, and the skin in that area looks much more plump. The skin on my forehead was dry and now it feels more hydrated after using the RF device.

Elevenses-before-and-after-pic-RF

I saw a significant difference on just week 3 of my crow’s feet, the dehydration lines seemed much better when I smiled and were less prominent. By week 8 the skin overall was looking more hydrated and the lines aren’t as obvious. Looking at my pictures I’d also say there is less pigmentation than I had to start with.

Crows-Feet-before-and-after-pic

I never did consistent treatments on my jaw and smile lines, however I did try it out in those areas and again like the first time, I could see an instant difference afterwards. I will continue on with the smile lines, as I feel them more prominent when wearing powder make-up and think this will work as well as it did on the other areas I tried.

Where To Buy & Discount Code

Current Body RF Device is available now at Current Body for £299.99.

Current Body microneedling patches and RF device come as a starter kit for £349.99.

Take 10% off with code LDNDIARIES (also works on all Current Body products if you have your eye on more tools!)

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CHANEL Sublimage Purifying & Radiance Revealing Vanilla Seed Face Scrub

by Lina Clémence June 4, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


You know what I haven’t used for a really long time? A physical exfoliator. I’m also looking for a good face mask because it feels like I haven’t ‘masked’ for ages and when I go through the extensive range of products I have here, there is only one that I feel even vaguely tempted by. I think I have some on the way from a new brand so I’ll save a masking post for another time, but my exfoliator wish has been granted and I have the CHANEL Sublimage Purifying & Radiance Revealing Vanilla Seed Face Scrub.

Call me shallow, but it was a thrill to discover that the mask is black – I just wasn’t expecting it at all – but it’s because it’s so packed with vanilla seed. It turns out that vanilla is a rich source of niacin, thiamine, B6 and pantothenic acid, all of which are lovely for skin. What I’ve been craving, complexion wise, is that extra clean and smooth feel that makes everything you apply thereafter feel like the most divine liquid silk that your skin drinks up and looks utterly radiant. I’m more inclined to use an enzymatic exfoliator (I’ve got a good one to tell you about coming up) in the form of a lotion but sometimes you just want the big guns, right?

Yes, CHANEL Sublimage Purifying & Radiance Revealing Vanilla Seed Face Scrub is eye wateringly expensive, but let me tell you, it does the job. It scratches that itch (rather than your face). You can ‘scrub’ to your heart’s content because there’s no sharpness to the grains suspended in a rather skin cooling gel but I’d suggest you do a double rinse because I still found a few grains lurking after I’d removed the mask.

Sure enough, the products I used afterwards (coming up in another post) were slurped up by my skin. I usually suggest using any face mask in the morning but in this particular instance I’m going to suggest it for night time. My reasoning is that while it’s brilliant for all skin types, it’s ‘purifying’, meaning that it obliterates oil (perfect if you are oily skinned) so you need some richness to add in afterwards, and what better than a night cream. If you are generally quite oily, it’s fine to use in the morning and follow with your usual moisturiser.

CHANEL Sublimage Purifying & Radiance Revealing Vanilla Seed Face Scrub is £125 (ouch, I know) HERE.


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by Lina Clémence June 3, 2025
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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense Nourishing Fluid SPF 40 Review

2025 is certainly the year of the new superlight SPF skincare products, and I have really been enjoying this one. Here’s the lowdown on the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense Nourishing Fluid SPF 40.

What is Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense Nourishing Fluid SPF 40?

What is Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense?
What is Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense?

A high protection daily moisturising fluid designed to defend, hydrate and smooth the skin:

  • Protects skin from pollution, blue light, and UVA/UVB rays
  • Formulated to not leave a white cast
  • Lightweight, barely-there texture
  • Designed to instantly sink in and set to work
  • Promises to leave skin feeling soft, plumped and comfortable
  • Can be used over makeup
  • Offers long-lasting hydration
  • Gives skin a radiant and supple look
  • Non-comedogenic, vegan formula
  • Gentle enough for all skin types, including sensitive

Key Ingredients

Botanical Blend of rice and soybean oil – helps protect against the effects of blue light and pollution

Sugar beet extract – to strengthen skin’s moisture barrier

Antioxidants – to soothe and defend against pollution

How to use it

You need to shake this up well and apply 3 fingers of product to the face and neck. If this seems like a lot, apply it in stages. In sinks in really nicely so you shouldn’t have any issues.

You can also apply this over makeup, which I haven’t yet tried as I tend to like a mist for this. Read, Kopari Sunglaze Sheer Setting Mist Sunscreen SPF 50 Review for one of my fave mists.

For reapplication over makeup, Elizabeth Arden suggest using a sponge to lightly blot it on to the skin. However, I can’t see how you’d make sure you are applying the correct amount using this method, so I personally wouldn’t follow that advice.

Before and After Photos

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense before photo
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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense after photo
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My Review of Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense

My review of Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense?
My review of Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense?

If you’re a fan of radiant, well-hydrated skin with reliable sun protection, you’re going to want to hear all about the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense Nourishing Fluid SPF 40. I’ve been giving it a little test and it’s a total delight. Think glow without grease, hydration without heaviness.

First Impressions: Lightweight, Glowy & Comfortable

From the first application, the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Fluid feels like a hydrating emulsion product. It has a lovely lightweight texture, almost like a water-based lotion, that melts into the skin beautifully. No heavy residue, no stickiness, and certainly no white cast.

It feels immediately comforting and moisturising and if you’re someone who finds SPF formulas either too thick or too drying, this could be your perfect match.

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense Texture
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense Texture

The Glow Factor: Dewy but Not Greasy

What I love most about this is the finish. It gives the skin such a fresh, plump, hydrated look with a dewy glow, but importantly, it doesn’t make you look greasy. That’s a fine line and Elizabeth Arden has balanced it just right here.

It layers beautifully under makeup too. I’ve worn it under foundation and tinted moisturisers, and it doesn’t pill or slide.

Skin Benefits Beyond SPF

This isn’t just your average sunscreen. It’s packed with hydrating and nourishing ingredients that genuinely make your skin feel better throughout the day. Even after a few hours of wear, my skin still feels moisturised and not at all dry or tight, like some SPFs can leave you feeling by the afternoon.

Packaging: Chic, Minimal, and Convenient

The packaging is spot on. It is sleek, travel-friendly, and fuss-free. It comes in a compact tube with a secure cap, which makes it perfect for popping in your handbag or travel bag. And because it’s a fluid, it’s easy to control how much product you dispense.

SPF 40 vs SPF 50. What’s the Real Difference?

Now let’s talk SPF numbers, because I know a lot of us automatically reach for SPF 50 and wonder if 40 is “enough.”

Here’s the breakdown:

  • SPF 40 blocks about 97.5% of UVB rays.
  • SPF 50 blocks about 98% of UVB rays.

That’s only a 0.5% difference in UVB protection. For everyday urban exposure, SPF 40 is absolutely sufficient, especially when the formula is this good and when you’re reapplying as needed. It’s all about using enough product and reapplying consistently.

So yes, SPF 40 is a high level of protection and more than adequate for daily wear, particularly if you’re not spending hours in direct sun.

Final Thoughts: A Daily SPF That Feels Like Skincare

The Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense Nourishing Fluid SPF 40 is an absolute pleasure to use. It’s one of those SPFs that you’ll want to apply, which is half the battle when it comes to consistent sun protection.

If you’re after something that feels like skincare, delivers real hydration, makes your skin glow, and still gives you high SPF protection, this could be a new daily favourite.

Where to buy it

The Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour HydraPlay Daily Defense Nourishing Fluid SPF 40 is £32 for 50ml. It’s currently sold out on the EA site but available now via the links below:



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Happy Holidays – See you in the New Year!

by Lina Clémence June 2, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


I can’t believe how quickly Christmas Eve has come round this year, it has been a total whirlwind and so busy and exciting.

I wanted to take a moment to say a big thank you to all of you who, read, comment and interact with this blog, it has been an incredible year and I am so grateful to be able to share all of it with you. 

I am signing off until January, when I will be back with plenty of suggestions to make the toughest month of the year that bit more bearable.
I had to do a little shot of the Elf, who apparently loves natural beauty too (he clearly stole my Weleda Skinfood!). We have a better behaved Elf than Poundland who clearly have their minds in the gutter 😉  
See you on the other side! 

Ana x 



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Lips and Lashes on Lock! – All Things Aesthetic

by Lina Clémence June 2, 2025
written by Lina Clémence


Good morning! I genuinely hope it is a good morning for you all. I’ve been a little more positive this week about things and I’ve been going on long walks as my daily outdoor exercise which I have also found beneficial.

It’s also been quite refreshing to have a break from makeup, although my skin doesn’t seem to think so! I’ve seen so many posts where people have been saying lockdown has done wonders for their skin. Has this happened with mine??? NOPE! If you’re a regular on my posts, you’ll know I’ve struggled with bad skin since I was about 11. Although having more time on my hands has enabled a greater focus on my skincare regime, mother nature making an appearance and my stress levels recently have caused an annoying breakout. I’ve just completed a two week social media detox and I absolutely loved it because I wasn’t constantly viewing pictures of picture perfect women (which can really impact your confidence if you’re not feeling great). I have them back now, but I’ve reduced my screen time massively, and instead of posting a cheerful photo of me looking all dolled up and pretending everything is fab, you can have some photos of my flared up skin instead! My best advice at the moment would be to try and stay away from social media; it’s inevitable that were not gonna be feeling amazing, and seeing unrealistic and photoshopped pictures where people are looking their best will only exacerbate the problem. Take time out and be happy in your own skin (I’ve embraced the spots)!

  • Wow ok I also really need to brush my hair!

Right, now for the subject of this week’s blog: lips and lashes! And first up we have….

Product 1 – The Lip Mask

It’s no secret that I’ve used dermal fillers in the past (click here to see my blog post where I discuss them). They’re not for everyone and it’s really not a decision that should be taken lightly, so I just want to make it clear that I never have and never will promote the use of lip fillers.

Of course, being in lockdown I can’t actually get my lips topped up anyway! I mentioned in last week’s post that I was feeling pretty rubbish, so my best friend very kindly left a care package outside for me, which included these really cool lip masks!

Dermal fillers start at around £100 for 0.5ml and can go upwards of £250 for more. These little masks are…£1!!! That’s 50p per lip mask as they come in a pack of two – check them out on the B&M website here. The packet says that they moisturise and plump the lips, and they’re infused with collagen, which is a natural remedy for enhancing lip volume. I’m sure given the bargain price you may be skeptical as to whether they work – let’s see!

  • BEFORE
  • LEAVE ON FOR 15 MINS
  • AFTER!

Not only is the volume of my lips visibly enhanced, they were left feeling really soft and smooth so the moisturising promise was most certainly met. While the effects are less permanent, I’m excited to continue using these masks throughout lockdown to keep my full lips in place! These little masks are a must have (even if I did looks a little strange while wearing one).

Product 2 – The Last Lift

I’ve never been one to wear individual lashes as I just end up picking them all out, so my usual go to lash treat is the lash lift. Right now, more than ever, I felt like this was a must-have because I’m makeup free every day but still want a little boost so that I’m feeling good when rocking the natural look. So, I thought why not try it myself…

I purchased this product from amazon for £20.99 – click here to buy! The instructions are really clear, but I just want to say, it is really fiddly to use at first. Here are the steps:

Sounds easy right? I mean, it was once I got the hang of it! So for step one, my advice is to apply the glue to your lashes and the pads before trying to fix them on the lid. Once you’ve placed the glue on the pad/your lashes, fix onto your eyelid and use a cotton bud to gently stroke up the lashes so that they stick to the pad. I also used a cotton bud to apply the perm solution and the fixation lotion. This is what it will look like – it’s a little strange.

  • 1) Glue
  • 2) Perm
  • 3) Fixation

Staying still for around 30 minutes was harder than you’d think, but I was actually really happy with the finished result.

  • Before
  • After

As you can see, my lashes are visibly lifted, although I wouldn’t say it’s salon quality. I think it would be better to use the product with a tinting solution too for optimal results, but I was still really pleased with the outcome for my first time trying! You’ve got to be patient, but we all have a lot of time on our hands right now don’t we?

That’s all for this week! I have honestly really enjoyed trying out some cool home treatments during lockdown and I would recommend giving it a go if you’re looking for something new to try. We’re all missing our usual beauty treatments at the moment, but that doesn’t mean we have to go without! It’s also a really nice distraction, particularly if you’re an over-thinker like myself. I say it every week, but if you’re struggling and need a chat, contact me here! Sometimes it’s good to speak with someone you don’t know as well. Also give me a message or leave a comment with recommendations of any other products you think I should try – I am open to all suggestions. Here’s a picture of me with half wet hair, no makeup, and pretty rubbish skin as a reminder that what you see on social media isn’t always accurate – don’t pay too much attention to it!

Stay safe everyone xxx



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