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Since moving to London I've got really into spinning. It started when I went to a BoomCycle class and realised that with the lights low and the music pumping, peddling like mad and sweating like a pig could be relatively (okay, a little bit) enjoyable. Now I'm a regular at the 7am spin classes at …
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Hey girls (and guys), A wise someone-or-other once said “invest in your hair because it’s the crown you never take off” and I like to live my life by this rule. I thought I would share with you some of my star hair buys that I cannot live without. HAIR MASK With naturally straight hair …
Hey hey! The title of this blog, Ikea take 2, seems to suggest that the first attempt was a failure. But on the contrary. My first trip to Ikea since moving flat was such a success that I was itching to go again. I couldn’t convince my other half to come with me this time, …
Amazing interiors without breaking the bank! From charity shop hunting to upcycling projects, I reveal my 7 ultimate tips for saving money when transforming your home.
Hey guys and gals, I love wearing my hair curly or wavy and when I do, I get a lot of people asking how I achieved the look – including my friend Katie who actually inspired me to shoot this video! Before you launch into a game of spot the difference, I better flag up …
Hello my lovelies, I was packing for a trip last week when I had a lightbulb moment – I thought that I'd share with you my own packing tips for easy travelling. Roll with it As well as minimising creasing, rolling up your clobber can save so much space. Get (rocking and) rolling guys! Getting …
The tried and testing beauty hacks that I swear by! Ice cubes on spots I’ve suffered with periods of spotty skin ever since I was a teenager, so over the years I’ve tried a whole host of home remedies. Toothpaste, Sudocrem, tee tree oil, lemon juice… if there’s a forum post out there about it, …
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My partner landed himself a job in London so it was time to say goodbye to my lovely flatshare and find a pad for him and I. Luckily, we found somewhere perfect that's affordable (well, as affordable as London rent can be) and still in West London so we're both super happy. Although the flat …
1. Showers are overrated - surely this jumbo pack of baby wipes is pretty much doing the same job? 2. Glitter solves all problems. Boring outfit? Glitter. Greasy hair? Glitter. Eye bags? Glitter. 3. Why can’t the world be this nice of a place all of the time? Peace and love man! 4. A flushing …
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It was the first Bank Holiday Monday in May when I met up with my friend Colette back in Bristol for an early morning yoga session at Trika Yoga, followed by a healthy brekkie. During the stretching session, I looked around and noticed that I had the flexibility of a 50-year-old compared to these super-supple …
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