Lippy in London

 (Collaborative Post)  In the era of social media, capturing picture-perfect looks and moments has certainly become a trend. If you want to be able to create gorgeous and glamorous selfies or you want a close-up shot of your perfect makeup, you’ll need to know precisely what to do to achieve the look you want. You won’t want to post anything less than perfect on Instagram, and although we all know that the reality is often different from the perception, it’s still fun to get involved.  If you’re wondering how to produce Instagram-worth makeup, keep reading. We’ll take you through the steps you need to ensure you look exactly as intended…

 (Samples)  I write about Nourish London products a lot on this blog. They create truly beautiful natural, vegan products that are not only good for your skin but the soul too! Many of the products are perfectly gift-able as well, including the bits I’m sharing today that are focussed on promoting rest, relaxation and getting a good night’s sleep. I’ve been really enjoying trying these out, especially because I have two small children that can always use a little help with winding down. The Sleep Essential Oil Blend 10ml – £17 This is a multi-use oil that can be added sparingly to a bath or added to a carrier for…

 (Collaborative Post) If you look at yourself in the mirror and just don’t feel like your clothing reflects your personality then now is the time for you to make a change.  Act Now It’s very easy for you to get caught up in the whole “improve yourself” culture. The start of a new year is often the time when people start to take action, but this isn’t the only window you have to make a change. You can make a change whenever you want, and when you do, you will soon find that you feel way better for it. Get Rid of Stuff The first step to dressing better is…

 (affiliate links used) Just a quick one to tell you about a very cool limited edition set at Boots – the Little Luxuries Easter Egg Bundle. Priced at £55, this very cute bundle of goodies contains over £190 worth of products. The full contents is: Fenty Skin Hydra’Reset Intensive Recovery Hand Mask 75ml (full size) Elizabeth Arden Hyaluronic Acid Capsules 7 pcs 3g  Elemis Superfood Midnight facial face mask 50ml (full size) OPI Nail Polish – Alipine Snow 15ml (full size) Dr Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Enzyme Foam Cleanser 30ml Patchology Serve Chilled Bubbly Eye Gels 13g (full size) Iconic Triple Threat Mascara 9ml (full size) Erborian Red Pepper Pulp…

YSL Black Opium is a hugely popular fragrance but despite wanting to love it, I’ve never been very keen on it. There’s something in it that makes me feel a little nauseas – I think it’s because the coffee note is quite prominent and a bit much for my nose? Whatever it is, something has stopped me wanting a bottle. I was excited by the release of Black Opium Illicit Green last year (the fig note really appealed to me) but on sniffing it, the juice was just too similar to the original. The latest flanker for Black Opium however, Black Opium Le Parfum, is one of the most gorgeous…

(Collaborative Post) Every morning starts the same: you wake up, get ready, eat your breakfast and think about leaving your house/flat. Until this point, everything is moving nice and smoothly without anything to worry about.  Then the morning commute begins.  It’s a source of stress for many of us, meaning we start our days feeling really uptight and tense. For the sake of self-care, you need to figure out how to deal with the stress of the morning commute.  What can you do to make this a less stressful daily experience? Don’t rely on public transport Most of us get super stressed because we rely on public transport in the…

(affiliate links)  Year on year there seems to be more and more seasonal special editions, collections and beauty boxes on offer and 2023 is certainly continuing the trend. Beauty boxes are a fail-safe gift idea and perfect if you’re not sure what to get the mum or mother-figure in your life. There are quite a few kicking about this year but here I’ve gathered a few of my favourites to share.  The Icons Fragrance Beauty Box – Boots £30 This box is my pick of the bunch in terms of value – it contains some great bits including: Ghost- Ghost Orb of Night Eau de Parfum – 10ml Carolina Herrera…