40+ ‘clean’ makeup trend

Scrolling TikTok the other week, I was being shown lots of videos of ‘clean’ makeup. The look is more an aesthetic rather than an ethical or environmentally-friendly way to approach makeup. Most of what I was seeing was being served by the bouncy-skinned Gen Zs (using a plethora of products that they seem to have… View Post

Why I’m giving up my lash serum

When I first did my research on lash serums in early summer 2022, I didn’t find anything too alarming, so I went ahead and bought one from UK Lash, a brand that seemed reputable and at a mid-range price point. I used it daily for eight weeks and to my amazement, it actually worked –… View Post

A glamorous start to 2024

Although 2024 started slowly, with a steak pie and too much panettone bread and butter pudding – and therefore also with leggings, which I was decidedly happy about – I was somewhat relieved to be leaving the house last weekend so that I had to get dressed in actual clothes. There’s nothing like a pair… View Post

A comfy but cute Twixmas

It’s Twixmas, so there’s not much to say other than Merry Christmas! I hope you’ve enjoyed the festivities leading up to Christmas, that you enjoyed the holidays, and I hope you have fun or cosy plans for New Year. Here, we’re snuggled up on the sofa or out walking the dog, snacking in between times… View Post

A pink Christmas table

Christmas doesn’t have to mean red, green, silver or gold! After seeing this pink striped tablecloth by Susie Watson Designs I knew I had to have it for summer soirees, but I also like to shop pieces that will work hard for me – so I decided to use the pink and white stripes as… View Post