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Christmas Party Look

This week will bring with it December, and so begins Christmas Party Season. I love a good Christmas party, which is kinda ironic because as a general rule I hate parties, large groups of people, being out at night or being out in general. BUT, every rule has an exception and this one is Christmas…

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Winter Glow Makeup Staples

With winter on the horizon I’m all about adding a bit more glow into my somewhat lacklustre skin. This time of year I want my skin to look bright, healthy + like I’ve gotten enough sleep, not like I’m overworked and under-rested! Luckily, I have a go-to winter glow makeup look to keep me looking…

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7 Simple Mood Lifting Activities You Can Do Every Day

We’ve all had those days, the ones where you get home after a tough day at work and wonder why you bother. It can feel really draining, especially when you get home and it’s already dark out. Sometimes you just need to clear your head after a long day, so I’ve got 7 simple mood…

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Where To Splurge and Where To Save This Christmas

There’s no denying that Christmas is an expensive time of year, decor and gifts and nights out and a turkey – it all adds up until you’re swearing off going out at all in January. Now, January is depressing enough as it is without spending the month indoors, so today I’m rounding up my guide…

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A Mini Edinburgh Haul

I should preface this post by pointing out that the shopping in Edinburgh is A+ and if you ever fancy a weekend shopping trip somewhere different, you should DEFINITELY head there. On this occasion I was in the city for Connor’s birthday, and whilst he indulged me with a little shopping, it certainly wasn’t the…

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Why It’s Okay Not To Make The Most Of A Trip Away

When we travel, there’s an expectation we place on ourselves to go, see and do as much as humanly possible during our time away – anything else would be a waste right? Well, after our recent trip to Edinburgh that involved a poorly-timed bug, I think I’ve changed my mind, and I can see the…

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Why I Don’t Buy Clothes Very Often Anymore

I remember so clearly the day my first student loan came in, mostly because it coincided with my discovery of Topshop (Topshop in Bournemouth is notoriously poor, so Topshop in London was like a revelation). It was the first time in my eighteen years that my bank account had shown (what I thought was) a…

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