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NYE Nails: confetti glitter gradient

After returning home and unpacking [most of] my life, I've re-discovered two huge boxes of nail varnishes. I bet you can imagine, I'm like a kid in a candy shop! I love having pretty coloured nails,...

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New In: Makeup Revolution Blush and Eyeshadow Palettes

Makeup Revolution - Iconic Dreams Palette* // Makeup Revolution - Blush and Contour Palette in Golden Sugar* // Makeup Revolution - Girl Panic Salvation Palette*I've got a lot of Makeup Revolution...

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Lilac & Cream Roses by Debenhams Flowers

Lilac and Cream Roses from Debenhams Flowers*On, supposedly, the bluest day of the year, this beautiful bouquet landed on my doorstep. As the postman handed a giant purple box through the door, the...

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Photo Diary: Australia's Great Ocean Road

While we were in Australia, just before Christmas, we took a couple of days out of our stay in Melbourne to travel the Great Ocean Road. Here's a few photos of the beautiful scenery, wildlife and...

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First attempt at nail stamping

Josh's parents bought me a fantastic nail stamping kit for my birthday, earlier this month. Here's how I got on with my first attempt!I started off with a couple of layers of my favourite nude polish -...

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Job Interview: What To Wear

Dress - George at Asda* // Blazer - H&M // Shoes - Clarks // Handbag - TK MaxxAfter returning from travelling, I started looking for a job. I was offered a couple of interviews and the instant...

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PoutyLipzz - the lip plumping gloss

PoutyLipzz*With the Kylie Jenner lip trend in full swing, a large number of people are looking for an easy solution to fuller, contoured lips. I'm not normally one for lipgloss, at all. I hate the...

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New home, new homeware: Flamingo Gifts

Flamingo Gifts: Unique Gift Ideas*After returning from travelling, Josh and I have settled back down into a new home, new job (for me) and resumed our usual UK lifestyle. For me [and probably for most...

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Black and Grey with Michael Kors

Michael Kors Saffiano Leather Wallet*Lately, I've been opting for simple outfits like this printed jersey top and classic black skinny jeans [both H&M]. Not the most adventurous of style, but I'm...

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Lifestyle: a new job

Chelsea Glass Teapot with Infuser // Spice Imperial Loose Tea // Jasmine Loose Green Tea // English Breakfast Loose TeaI'm always curious about people's real lives, outside of blogging, so I thought...

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Ultra Brow - the ultimate eyebrow palette by Makeup Revolution

Ultra Brow - Makeup Revolution (Fair-Medium)*Swatches as product appears in paletteI don't fill my eyebrows in - but purely because I hadn't yet found a product that doesn't look unnatural on my fair...

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Brush off April showers: top tips for frizz free hair

All products: Just My Look*We're halfway through April and, so far, we've remained relatively unscathed when it comes to April showers. Apologies, if I have now jinxed the nice weather and we're cursed...

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Barry M - Daylight Curing Nail Paints

Barry M Sunset Nail Paints*I recently won these Barry M Sunset Nail Paints in a competition on Twitter, it was such a lovely surprise to hear I'd won in the middle of a normal working day. I've had...

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'Gine the aubergine: crochet pattern

'Gine is my first ever attempt at crochet. So what did I decide to make for my first project? An aubergine... oh yeah I did.Josh and I decided not to get each other birthday presents this year, because...

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Getting ready for a summer wedding

Summer is here already and I can't believe how fast the past year has gone. In August last year I was bridesmaid to Josh's sister, Sarah. When Mira Showers* asked me how I'd get ready for a special...

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Keeping on trend: glasses

I've had to wear glasses or contact lenses constantly for almost 10 years now, but in more recent years, I've been wearing contacts almost all day every day... until earlier this year. I started my new...

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Outfit: Quintessentially British

I haven't posted an outfit in a while so, when we were in the beautiful Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water last weekend, I thought I'd take some snaps of my summery tourist outfit. However, not...

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Nailbox Review: a nail product subscription

Nailbox - a monthly nail subscription box*The postie bought a very exciting parcel to my door last week - a brand new subscription box. It's not like the others - there are no tiny perfume samples,...

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Jamie's Italian Cheltenham: Review

A wonderful evening out at Jamie's Italian Cheltenham*Last week, Josh and I were invited to visit Jamie's Italian restaurant, in the heart of Cheltenham, to test the menu. Housed in the town's former...

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A Weekend in London: Covent Garden

After a busy first few weeks of the year, Josh and I spent a fun-filled Valentine's weekend in Covent Garden. From the perfect central location, we spent the weekend wandering round the city, eating...

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Photo Diary: Exploring the Forest of Dean

It may have been a little quiet around here, but I'm back. Feeling happy and motivated and wanting to share stuff on here again, so here goes! My interests and life have changed slightly, now owning a...

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We Got Engaged

Only a slightly delayed post, but back in April 2016, something really exciting happened and I felt like it should be properly documented on here despite my slight hiatus.Josh picked me up from work on...

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Autumn's Here

Jumper, t-shirt and bag from Jacamo*Just before the weather properly starts to turn, we're making the most of the still slightly light evenings and mild weekends. I love exploring in the autumn colours...

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The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie Cheltenham - Review

When The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie opened it's doors last month, it seemed like the whole of Cheltenham was talking about it. And I'm not surprised, based on the reputation of the Ivy's other venues,...

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Outfit Planning: Summer Weddings

Cami // Skirt // Bag*It might seem like a distant thought, but summer is on the way and this year, we've got quite a few weddings to attend throughout the summer months. After our wedding last year,...

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