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I had heard lots about solid shampoo, but I had never tried it until my mum bought me this one from Lush. I'll be honest and say I was a little sceptical before testing this, but I was so impressed by the results that I thought I would dedicate a blog post to it. Here's …
Despite the downward trend in coronavirus cases and the gradual loosening of restrictions now underway, you are not alone if you're still feeling down, unsettled and fed-up. I wanted to write this post to help you discover the best way to stay happy during "all of this". I was speaking to my bestie one day …
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For lockdown numero uno I was living in London - and little did I know that I'd not be able to come back to Bristol to see my family for months on end. To say it was tough would be an understatement but regular phonecalls and teary Facetimes got us through. Fast forward to lockdown …
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If there's one thing that I'm often complimented on, it's my hair. Wow, even typing that sentence feels like I'm being big-headed (I'm so British). But, yes - my hair isn't half bad. It's long and it's thick and those seem to be two things that people admire. Here are my top tips for keeping …
As the worldwide pandemic continues, 2021 doesn't seem very different to 2020 at all, which means we are all still spending a lot of time indoors. As gym doors are once again closed in the UK, at-home workouts have become a popular way to stay fit. At the start of the first UK lockdown, I …
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Living through something as big as a global pandemic may make you think but what do resolutions matter? Why should I bother drinking eight glasses or water per day or setting myself a task of learning the splits? On the contrary. When times are tough and we cannot control the world around us, we need …
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As Bristol goes into the tier 2 of coronavirus restrictions many restaurants will be throwing open their doors. If you're looking for a lovely steak place in Bristol, here are plenty for you to choose from... 10 things to tick off your Bristol bucket list Cowshed When a steak cuts like butter, you know it's …
I'm not claiming to be an Instagram pro but I am partial to taking a snap (or few) for the gram, so I thought I would share the tips I have picked up over the years to help you create the best possible photos. 1. Get creative with flatlays Props are really key when it …
When it comes to beauty buys, parting with your hard-earned cash can be difficult - but sometimes you really do get what you pay for. Here are the beauty heroes that I can honestly say are totally worth the luxury price tag! Bobbi Brown Face Base During my many years working for magazines, I got …
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Today may be Friday 13th, but more importantly than that it is World Kindness Day. Why not mark today, or this weekend, by making the world a kinder place? Here are seven easy ways to be kind which will hopefully inspire you... 1. Send a handwritten note If you're anything like me, there's nothing more …
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