Ted Talks! As in, he's properly stringing together sentences and chattering away, which means we're at that very weird turning point where you begin to forget that your child was ever a gurgling baby. (Sorry if you thought I was about to announce a Ted Talk coup; not...
If you watched my latest vlog then you'll know that I've been on the hunt for a new chunky, almost-counts-as-outerwear cardigan. There's a special name for this type of heavy-duty cardi, the sort of cardi you can throw on over your entire outfit in lieu of a coat, and...
Good God, this is my lowest innuendo-based titling moment yet. I'm afraid that titles have never been my strong point - perhaps I should hire someone who writes catchy titles for a living. Someone with a good grasp of popular key words and most-searched categories and...
After many, many years of producing the most brilliant nail polish shades but in a sub-par, easy-chip formula, Chanel have completely revamped their nail offering and it's good. It's really good. The new longwear polishes are just that - longwear, with the nude shade...
I've just found an unpublished review of the Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser in my drafts folder. The only reason I can think of for this not making it into the wider world is that the date of last edit is the day before I went into labour with my baby -...
I've finally done my "unboxing" video after keeping my new Chanel bag hidden at the back of the wardrobe since early May. I'll admit that I've been too scared to open the box. Firstly because the bag was so bloody expensive and I find that if I buy something frivolous...
My failsafe summer hair-saving trick used to be to smother the lengths and ends in a deep conditioning mask before going out in the sun. Then, at the end of the day, I'd simply rinse out the conditioner and all would be silky and well. There were a number of problems...
I have used Pai Skincare products for years - they specialise in formulating for very sensitive and intolerant skin and, though I don't have particularly touchy skin at all, there are certain products I've relied on to keep my face on an even keel during times of...
My lipstick of the summer seems to be a shade that's somehow entirely inappropriate for the hotter months. Whilst the rest of the beauty world wears the hot oranges and fiery reds, enhancing their sunkissed skin and getting away with just a slick of lipstick and a...
After quite a long spell of using mostly high street complexion powders in my daily makeup routine (I've been doing research, watch this space) I'm rather pleased to be reunited with a bit of luxe. There are so many brilliant bronzers and blushers and face powders...
July favourites, including a response to some of the comments on my Best Budget Foundations video and one new product that I just don't get. I don't usually include dislikes in my favourites videos (mainly because they are supposed to be about things I love) but this...
Look, I know a new shirt isn't big news, but I have to be honest: not a lot has happened this week. That I want to write about, at any rate. The quick dip into my local H&M was a definite highlight (as was the chocolate and salted caramel milkshake from Five...
As promised, my edit of the best budget (high street/drugstore) foundations. This has been a long, long time in the making - I've tried some really shockingly bad face bases and some excellent ones and the four that follow are, I think, outstanding. I hope that...
Sod's law says it'll be raining and miserable when this post publishes, but it's always good to be prepared, so if you want to be cool as a cucumber next time a heatwave hits then take a look at the following bits and pieces. Floaty dresses that won't cling to your...
I'm back on the dry body oils for that sexy, summer sheen sans grease. When it's hot and sticky, there's nothing worse than being coated in a thick oil - it makes you feel like you're basted and ready for the oven! An unctuous, nourishing body oil is great when the...