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20\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEick727wbrUuy7B4nFW-lip53WZzAwN_4iixfUntUmkvkm161kUnPTQMUEFFoYJC-wxZT5oArygTbrNDrw6Z48j6OEQ08t312jeDuTxRGQBpGzE3SxDldebp50Pg_YA7vjbU0Ssb1FogDsYdXzWYoZ5zlAzxUwmvFkMQ-mO3amfrpC8wsnN8gINFYM\/s16000\/20220712_133239.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENew season, new makeup. It's always at this summery time of year I start to crave a bit of simplicity. Perhaps it's just that I begin to think ahead and plan my holidays and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2022\/06\/the-secret-to-packing-light-creating.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehow to pack light\u003C\/a\u003E, but reassessing and streamlining my beauty routine is always top of the agenda right about now.\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis time, I've revisited and updated an old favourite. In the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/02\/trinny-london-t-stack-bff-cream-review.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETrinny London T-Stack\u003C\/a\u003E I discovered a whole new way to think about my morning makeup routine. Everything is designed around simple, seamless melt-in cream formulas. The products are designed to be quickly swiped on and pack a punch without being complex to apply. This is vastly appealing to a working mum with small kids who wants to look polished in the minimum amount of time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that travel is back on the menu, and I have a job that requires some international work, it's also ideal to find products that are easily portable and fuss-free.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe formulas and shade range are great, and everything comes in pots that snap together into an ultra-portable, customised stack.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqf4gBHPfIsJPBVEyMU8gRyukdLeBWAwlvj_-I4VQ1MMbrryTo6KVAIVKNfr6fqDTQg04m-XVomxc6raUOqXY2NCQdNl58hKJjZZTOPFe2NS7ceUwXh2sCCdlzTfApwvijWc5EHf4JGy0AFkKFzds0b629UoBZIQyluh3FNA0YzZkWEfjBXAAa2P0\/s3544\/20220712_132541.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Trinny London makeup review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2904\" data-original-width=\"3544\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqf4gBHPfIsJPBVEyMU8gRyukdLeBWAwlvj_-I4VQ1MMbrryTo6KVAIVKNfr6fqDTQg04m-XVomxc6raUOqXY2NCQdNl58hKJjZZTOPFe2NS7ceUwXh2sCCdlzTfApwvijWc5EHf4JGy0AFkKFzds0b629UoBZIQyluh3FNA0YzZkWEfjBXAAa2P0\/w640-h524\/20220712_132541.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can literally do your whole face with a few swipes and then pop the little stack in your bag for touch ups without it taking up lots of room.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've played around with a few of the products and it was time to refresh my stack, refine the products in it and produce an edit that covers all of my daily needs for the ultimate grab and go face.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjWli6OIkPhPercYjD2My2P6LTHLm8KhbAbRadXGUEvoJ8uYijZc_HaM82GgMByRAG7RYPiYFTValFfzfB8dP4gxU3noF25R2J5kKLCDl6AVX7gLr9TEyPWqw4MJkfnVcgdI4UrrRnhWrt3yQqwaQC8IE9wubYfhLn-7Ei-9jD89QohO90zqYSMYp4\/s4000\/20220712_132925.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Trinny London review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjWli6OIkPhPercYjD2My2P6LTHLm8KhbAbRadXGUEvoJ8uYijZc_HaM82GgMByRAG7RYPiYFTValFfzfB8dP4gxU3noF25R2J5kKLCDl6AVX7gLr9TEyPWqw4MJkfnVcgdI4UrrRnhWrt3yQqwaQC8IE9wubYfhLn-7Ei-9jD89QohO90zqYSMYp4\/w640-h480\/20220712_132925.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrinny's theory is that less is more when it comes to foundation, and I tend to agree with that for everyday makeup. I tried and liked the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;esrc=s\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;cd=\u0026amp;cad=rja\u0026amp;uact=8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwi0nf7MtfP4AhWeSUEAHdtVAkYQFnoECBQQAQ\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrinnylondon.com%2Fuk%2Fproducts%2Fbff-cream\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw32qAF6nmSQj_WWCOSeTxxr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETrinny London BFF Cream\u003C\/a\u003E (sort of like a tinted moisturiser with skin goodies), but it is expensive. Great alternatives, for me, are the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwiZ0YXNtfP4AhXEse0KHcj1BuEYABAOGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_1ZTI-bRETKCzkKA_H0c1LjvLgOQw\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwi0nf7MtfP4AhWeSUEAHdtVAkYQ9aACKAB6BAgBEF8\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream\u003C\/a\u003E or the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwjolqbmtfP4AhV1YeYKHTeGBaMYABAJGgJkZw\u0026amp;ae=2\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_0zuLk8nM2AfAzgFf4E5lOvmzYxPQ\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiAs5_mtfP4AhXSglwKHbelCy4Q9aACKAB6BAgBEEY\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBeauty Pie All In Wonder Illuminating Primer\u003C\/a\u003E, which is more of a base than the name suggests. It evens everything out and gives a beautiful glow - the only thing it's missing is SPF, which I can apply separately.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEggCK0CHjBMpSpCn5zngKtuSXoM_zzCTBZ_YM2oLlXWI8P__sy-YiRRty5MKZgqAtTNTYk1Smkq9VCNDBvAZ7HZDKW
2ChuuWk3GU_uUbGb1QiaHM942IHrcRHLXhfPIiBxiX_WqWVAxsEhALovoYRYdD1H64mypTmkzDpDqEdWV1RkTbOWJKlu-uwCo\/s3123\/20220712_132631.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Trinny London Just A Touch review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"3123\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEggCK0CHjBMpSpCn5zngKtuSXoM_zzCTBZ_YM2oLlXWI8P__sy-YiRRty5MKZgqAtTNTYk1Smkq9VCNDBvAZ7HZDKWChuuWk3GU_uUbGb1QiaHM942IHrcRHLXhfPIiBxiX_WqWVAxsEhALovoYRYdD1H64mypTmkzDpDqEdWV1RkTbOWJKlu-uwCo\/w640-h614\/20220712_132631.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI then added \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;esrc=s\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;cd=\u0026amp;cad=rja\u0026amp;uact=8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwigpb3ytfP4AhXNN8AKHbFzBREQFnoECAcQAQ\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrinnylondon.com%2Fuk%2Fproducts%2Fjust-a-touch\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3iisbwoFRdJtvFGCniUhvG\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETrinny London Just A Touch\u003C\/a\u003E in the shade 'Alison' to my stack. Just A Touch is a hybrid foundation and concealer products designed to be dabbed on only on those areas where you need a little extra help - in my case under the eyes, at the sides of my nose and on a patch of my cheek where I have a little melasma. It's lightweight and yet pigment rich. Used sparingly, it blends in to give a perfected appearance that never looks heavy, because it's only used in the areas you need it, rather than all over the face. It also contains Physalis Angulata to promote collagen production.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother pot of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;esrc=s\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;cd=\u0026amp;cad=rja\u0026amp;uact=8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjJtZn_tfP4AhWoS0EAHbtuCwcQFnoECA0QAQ\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrinnylondon.com%2Fuk%2Fproducts%2Fmiracle-blur\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw13QkyJOh6b_1KJsj6Ibzhx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETrinny London Miracle Blur \u003C\/a\u003Ewas also on my list. A cult product, this little pot of magic regularly sells out and put the brand on the map. Described as a 'lip and line filler', it's a clear balm that instantly disguises fine lines, pores and uneven skin texture, providing a plumped and perfected finish.\u0026nbsp; The formula is also packed with skin-loving goodies collagen, elastin and vitamins C and E. You can use it over or under makeup, but I like to take a small amount on my finger and press into my forehead, around my eyes and onto my lips after using my base cream and the Just A Touch where needed.\u0026nbsp; I've tried out quite a few less pricey products promising to do a similar thing but I have to say that Miracle Blur just works better and holds its effect much longer. As with all the Trinny products, a little really does go a long way so the 4g pot lasts a few months.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj95e2zaQOmnw5mDpavEbQj-l_stBWVzVFEXxGaahcJI_CU1gNiUf-Ej3ijUzCWV_MWG3xTO8WC9iPNZZtPbvVlXjO7_F_5CXuzkAkzdEOUPCRuph7ZVlCSDRRfZA37k7xRyrwUY5XxjeI-PS0tFOPGFl6DRX2fQBMmq6AE3GSthApXxtHuPeR4g9I\/s4000\/20220712_133108.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Trinny London review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj95e2zaQOmnw5mDpavEbQj-l_stBWVzVFEXxGaahcJI_CU1gNiUf-Ej3ijUzCWV_MWG3xTO8WC9iPNZZtPbvVlXjO7_F_5CXuzkAkzdEOUPCRuph7ZVlCSDRRfZA37k7xRyrwUY5XxjeI-PS0tFOPGFl6DRX2fQBMmq6AE3GSthApXxtHuPeR4g9I\/w640-h480\/20220712_133108.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;esrc=s\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;cd=\u0026amp;cad=rja\u0026amp;uact=8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjs6eaMtvP4AhUKSkEAHXCsAlAQFnoECAkQAQ\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrinnylondon.com%2Fuk%2Fproducts%2Fcheekbones\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw15OVPkM_DpYMf29RMXDnUa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETrinny London Cheekbones\u003C\/a\u003E is the brand's recently launched contour product. As someone who looks like a potato if they don't add in a bit of dimension, I do contour everyday, but I look for products that allow me to swipe them on and blend out quickly, so it's a swift job. I went for 'Serena', which is a neutral mid-tone designed to mimic natural shadows on the face. The formula
2is typically easy to blend and effortlessly sculpts the cheeks and jawline.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgBhUI4l07AsKr3tNJE6B72RMEr7FZqTCi1r-_BV2xjz8cSNdoWpkHqHGBKrrUaVYwCpZsK20GJcdvlKDYvXQXsvuOyK7VRxzljSrhO8X8ZytnwsFKcUuSt_LMvmQ_p9VYU5QSJiHclQvbUky4E8gIUgmiz-me90as9WabAA_KlHibRWeMfHQ8CGAM\/s2944\/20220712_133425.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Trinny London review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2944\" data-original-width=\"2050\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgBhUI4l07AsKr3tNJE6B72RMEr7FZqTCi1r-_BV2xjz8cSNdoWpkHqHGBKrrUaVYwCpZsK20GJcdvlKDYvXQXsvuOyK7VRxzljSrhO8X8ZytnwsFKcUuSt_LMvmQ_p9VYU5QSJiHclQvbUky4E8gIUgmiz-me90as9WabAA_KlHibRWeMfHQ8CGAM\/w446-h640\/20220712_133425.jpg\" width=\"446\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjUoUsA0nk_rIfae6dMuDmrLrRuKdtVElrw7sIhhl3Bli25TYA30FeFVG7L-EBWhHX3i61aKuVGa66o7A4sqNQ3jcVux8xo954ZHr83Bc3mQ8MzLTSYfk83tmPVuDVFmq97cFLJThv7PuwXLNqLuENleApa8_HrUaLk8x_7_VYm-ny31Nz8bOnlR3E\/s2944\/20220712_133401.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Trinny London review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2944\" data-original-width=\"2208\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjUoUsA0nk_rIfae6dMuDmrLrRuKdtVElrw7sIhhl3Bli25TYA30FeFVG7L-EBWhHX3i61aKuVGa66o7A4sqNQ3jcVux8xo954ZHr83Bc3mQ8MzLTSYfk83tmPVuDVFmq97cFLJThv7PuwXLNqLuENleApa8_HrUaLk8x_7_VYm-ny31Nz8bOnlR3E\/w480-h640\/20220712_133401.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso, I couldn't resist adding to my order a couple of shades of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;esrc=s\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;cd=\u0026amp;cad=rja\u0026amp;uact=8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjugqKctvP4AhVoSEEAHRgyC1EQFnoECAkQAQ\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrinnylondon.com%2Fuk%2Fproducts%2Feye-contact\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0ANQH6urxedfu-4dZ_a2EO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEye2Eye\u003C\/a\u003E. I restocked on 'Virtue', which is a flattering champagne nude shot through with rich gold shimmer. This shade is the perfect daytime lid shade, gently waking up tired eyes with a subtle sheen. I also like it as a highlighter if I'm in the mood for an extra glow. 'Emperor' is a deep burgundy brown. It works well either as a liner or to create a stronger eye look for night. The shades are very buildable so it's easy to create a range of looks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also picked up the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;esrc=s\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;cd=\u0026amp;cad=rja\u0026amp;uact=8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwi-vMWmtvP4AhWeSkEAHQc2D5gQFnoECAwQAQ\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrinnylondon.com%2Fuk%2Fproducts%2Flip2cheek\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2JACybZOQpF92EFhMgwUzo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETrinny London Lip2Cheek\u003C\/a\u003E in 'Lady J'. This is a shade I ummed and ahhed over last time I ordered, but didn't go for. A multitasking lip and cheek hero, this shade is a soft, neutral peach ideal for an understated look. Creamy and easy to blend, the formula also has good staying power. I donât love the formula as much on the lips as the âLip Luxeâ range but it is a better multitasker. I tend to add a tinted balm on top as the texture dries out quickly on lips after a few minutes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile I was there, I added on a couple of accessories. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;esrc=s\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;cd=\u0026amp;cad=rja\u0026amp;uact=8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiGqJiztvP4AhXxS0EAHRFWCiYQFnoECAkQAQ\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrinnylondon.com%2Fuk%2Fproducts%2Ft-top-stackable-mirror\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3r3mu4jGx7D26mKj_Conyb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe T-Top Stackable Mirror\u
2003C\/a\u003E is a really useful addition for travel or when you're out and about. It clips onto the top of your stack, and has one side magnified. Despite being quite small, it's such a clear, powerful mirror and very useful.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjvaxzZ356q-x7Bo4j7zQyWtTvGBT904OQrX6Om0uYzvOPi4rBBJWR-rHWLsaJQQ6EMxfE9TAuuq3qXZ9TJ-XMnk5kezLl_7rshHf9YPFKthhGUyOQ1SdwgSdGUVoB3LkLTyk2gOOw2r9IKUpL883MJfzO7alBgjS7HPUc4iZGNbOJTKAqkW4qHte4\/s4000\/20220712_132842.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Trinny London T-Kit review, Trinny makeup brushes review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjvaxzZ356q-x7Bo4j7zQyWtTvGBT904OQrX6Om0uYzvOPi4rBBJWR-rHWLsaJQQ6EMxfE9TAuuq3qXZ9TJ-XMnk5kezLl_7rshHf9YPFKthhGUyOQ1SdwgSdGUVoB3LkLTyk2gOOw2r9IKUpL883MJfzO7alBgjS7HPUc4iZGNbOJTKAqkW4qHte4\/w640-h480\/20220712_132842.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also got the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;esrc=s\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;cd=\u0026amp;cad=rja\u0026amp;uact=8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjInZ2-tvP4AhWEQcAKHYYbCLcQFnoECAwQAQ\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrinnylondon.com%2Fuk%2Fproducts%2Ft-kit\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw32sFyEEaLWbxTh2tlo7gal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ET-Kit\u003C\/a\u003E, which is three stackable brushes. All the products apply beautifully with your fingertips, but for some jobs, like eyeliner, you do need a bit of precision. There's a lip brush, a small domed brush and a slanted brush, so all the trickiest details are covered.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;esrc=s\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;cd=\u0026amp;cad=rja\u0026amp;uact=8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG6Y7KtvP4AhXJQEEAHTuvC1kQFnoECAoQAQ\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrinnylondon.com%2Fuk%2Fproducts%2Fthe-elizabeth\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2V0GjFio_xO_Kj8gltDTqV\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Elizabeth bag\u003C\/a\u003E is something I've also wanted for a while. A small pouch in bright yellow saffiano with the silver Trinny branding on, it holds a stack of six pots, my T-Kit brush and also fits a couple of other items but is really compact. I can throw in my stack and my brush set, add a little perfume atomiser and literally have all I need to touch up.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of these products make getting ready quickly in the morning an absolute breeze. They truly are designed to work on the go - from topping up in the back of a taxi to being able to pop a stack in your weekend bag and go. The quality of the formulas and the sheer ease of use are amazing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll I would add to my makeup bag alongside this selection would be my tinted moisturiser, some powder, a brow pencil, a lip liner and a setting spray to cover all the bases.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd if I was going away, I'd simply click on Trinny London Lip2Cheek in Rossy to give me a red lip option as well.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECustomisable, high-performance cosmetics in a snap - that's definitely smart makeup for 2022 and beyond.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/3623979355007410927\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2022\/07\/revisiting-trinny-london-perfect-daily.html#comment-form","title":"15 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/3623979355007410927"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/3623979355007410927"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2022\/07\/revisiting-trinny-london-perfect-daily.html","title":"Revisiting Trinny London | The Perfect Daily Makeup?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEick727wbrUuy7B4nFW-lip53WZzAwN_4iixfUntUmkvkm161kUnPTQMUEFFoYJC-wxZT5oArygTbrNDrw6Z48j6OEQ08t312jeDuTxRGQBpGzE3SxDldebp50Pg_YA7vjbU0Ssb1FogDsYdXzWYoZ5zlAzxUwmvFkMQ-mO3amfrpC8wsnN8gINFYM\/s72-c\/20220712_133239.jpg","height":"72","
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2\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBlack and white stripe espadrilles | Toms\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnt embroidered cotton scarf | Paul Smith\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMonogram band straw hat | HA Designs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E'Le Pliage Club' backpack | Longchamp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn our first full day in Italy, we took a day trip to the ruins of Pompeii. It was an absolutely fascinating excursion - made even more sobering by looking up at Vesuvius in front of us.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI knew it could easily get very hot on the plains there, so I chose something light but covered. Another bodysuit - this time in black - with some khaki linen trousers, a broad brimmed hat and a light, floaty cotton scarf I could drape around my shoulders to keep the rays away when needed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELook Three - The Shirt Dress\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJJkqEZQ8Y7rLJG3rB5rn5-CYw6aLxhkLynsuw7MRJbmhIXxqA6ctjFjEt1U7ZEgE8uFnnUcD2cj9miZ19r366mcCGwp3jSNNKT79PZWhV_rzvYZqDysQnnheWmycbU8y-jHOSreoPKnYbI6HJxr_YcKAV1nX9TSxLUGXPEIl9R1h7dpeL08ve_XI\/s1444\/20220618145539437.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1444\" data-original-width=\"651\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJJkqEZQ8Y7rLJG3rB5rn5-CYw6aLxhkLynsuw7MRJbmhIXxqA6ctjFjEt1U7ZEgE8uFnnUcD2cj9miZ19r366mcCGwp3jSNNKT79PZWhV_rzvYZqDysQnnheWmycbU8y-jHOSreoPKnYbI6HJxr_YcKAV1nX9TSxLUGXPEIl9R1h7dpeL08ve_XI\/w288-h640\/20220618145539437.jpeg\" width=\"288\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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We absolutely fell in love with this gorgeous coastal city with it's elegant gardens and fascinating ceramics shops.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA highlight of the trip was discovering pistachio cornetti in the cafes and shopping for a beautiful little lemon patterned sundress for Romilly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe romantic look of a floaty white shirt dress felt right, especially when anchored with chunky 'dad sandals'.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELook Four - The Wrap Skirt\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiZe9fEBxhtUhohIxQinIz0Gzez4erIwd8-umUl7Kza9-quaLpHSN
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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENude bodysuit | Zara\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGeometric patterned wrap midi skirt | Zara\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EQuilted flatbed sandals | Chanel\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E'Havana' flat top tortoiseshell mirrored sunglasses | YSL\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E'Snapshot' bag | Marc Jacobs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGold link and pearl collar necklace | Luna\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis was the day we went into Naples. I'm not going to lie, that place has to be my least favourite of any Italian city I've visited! Perhaps we somehow managed to miss the 'nice part', but it was extremely dirty, smelly and choked with traffic.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe one highlight was that we had the most incredible pizza! I was glad to get back to the coastal village of Nerano where we were staying though!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELook Five -The Linen Dress\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgcwA0QvMBvgXIvLyUhZ9iZH8fiRBXxcyW0aAhdxWZQMpsL7ExOasFBhvz_8s0kkYh81k1H4xINcZFnOCgaF8PYjsiRvNLD7FEZvdcwmP9BipE8OGaFvpBwrRXEP4vHFO0vNfY3tVWzf99bY0DaFduwRzdr91mg2_WVZpGH6sw0V2JnNIqwvmxugpU\/s2944\/20220528_173003.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2208\" data-original-width=\"2944\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgcwA0QvMBvgXIvLyUhZ9iZH8fiRBXxcyW0aAhdxWZQMpsL7ExOasFBhvz_8s0kkYh81k1H4xINcZFnOCgaF8PYjsiRvNLD7FEZvdcwmP9BipE8OGaFvpBwrRXEP4vHFO0vNfY3tVWzf99bY0DaFduwRzdr91mg2_WVZpGH6sw0V2JnNIqwvmxugpU\/w640-h480\/20220528_173003.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjijxSwwx3OwyEpg8NN2hKVBzRVDoE1J0-HN13weE0HG2Hq9G7QMZEPwuZeKoC3ICB-qIQQRpQBruxNZhAxe8G4AAFqVkRSy4hu6sWMGUt_3Uppslae6Dzy5l59SYowCr7s16pzBbePbVsOitxyLJBNBJ7o21qGD_aGftabslTmZnEQnt101JikUh0\/s4000\/20220528_100119.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjijxSwwx3OwyEpg8NN2hKVBzRVDoE1J0-HN13weE0HG2Hq9G7QMZEPwuZeKoC3ICB-qIQQRpQBruxNZhAxe8G4AAFqVkRSy4hu6sWMGUt_3Uppslae6Dzy5l59SYowCr7s16pzBbePbVsOitxyLJBNBJ7o21qGD_aGftabslTmZnEQnt101JikUh0\/w480-h640\/20220528_100119.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuUiVV7InYpy7FYLwni9kYn64Sz_c2ecVQB4X7CIc6Wu21L5XujBHNCZI-N_xHIcR3i8IKKI_hZeI0vXHHpNXVS2VoNP3j8
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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzd1XZ8fqW2SaCq1e2D9cKSX6yeD1BUrD8o-N9GpV3jo8sMogBKkr8Ur-BFORP3Qstp380v_VrnVNGeGX-zmUXsZxDoLWRO2DQO26fiDpmJgCZwEPffcjs2IpvXBxLItm0UYK0V6LKx-8N-NOYnT3GwFKiDV1GSN3yNSg-b8DZTVM_gI06ylQQamI\/s2238\/20220618150412939.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2162\" data-original-width=\"2238\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzd1XZ8fqW2SaCq1e2D9cKSX6yeD1BUrD8o-N9GpV3jo8sMogBKkr8Ur-BFORP3Qstp380v_VrnVNGeGX-zmUXsZxDoLWRO2DQO26fiDpmJgCZwEPffcjs2IpvXBxLItm0UYK0V6LKx-8N-NOYnT3GwFKiDV1GSN3yNSg-b8DZTVM_gI06ylQQamI\/w640-h618\/20220618150412939.jpeg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECream blue patterned linen frill pocket shorts and cream blue patterned linen tie front top | George\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EClear sandals with gold studs | ASOS Design\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMonogram band straw hat | HA Designs\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E'Havana' flat top tortoiseshell mirrored sunglasses | YSL\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E'Le Pliage Club' backpack | Longchamp\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe last look I chose - and that I actually rewore another day as it was so easy to wear - was a patterned linen co-ord with wide shorts and a frilled, front tie top that could also be worn off the shoulder.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis was such an easy, breezy look to slip on over a swimming costume for fun at the little beach behind our villa - loose, flowing and very comfortable.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also love that the two pieces can be reworn separately throughout the summer to come. The linen fabric and detailed cut make this look so much more expensive than it was.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis set was such a vibe - I cannot believe it's supermarket fashion!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnd that's my style story for a
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2000\/20220522_121309.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Holiday capsule wardobe, packing light, travel tips, travel outfit, airport outfit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj5x2qoX_iISgub1TKw_Gn0dMwp0FV7ObMGUFTEmA_rON3bSIotSmTtrpZAYh70iOQjKti2Lmuu0KECKyeLVJ7OOlAFwVxnXh3bybonsMgMyw_Oueh4VKQvREfGkM_1hi8AsCZoxFyS9MPzXhG_POyVjOYQui4ofob9_wRbnzz4BRgY2pAmuCE_dHI\/w640-h480\/20220522_121309.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI consider myself a packing ninja\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWondering what clothing to take for a European vacation? Feeling a headache at the thought of travelling with hand luggage only? Sighing over the effort of creating a travel capsule wardrobe? Chronic overpacker? \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI got you.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeveral decades of packing for holidays, packing for business trips and always trying to avoid the dreaded baggage carousel have forced me to get it down to a fine art. And as Iâm always eager to learn more tips on travelling light myself, Iâll also share mine and show you what I packed and how I planned for my seven day break on the Amalfi Coast.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Secrets To Packing Light\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijLhajMW5m2Y2WAelULN5v3RpDxP8buNJapwZpGp7yYWrF34N1ltpsH09t_htiZELkAOEWOHzaweAzqDktqW4uSiy_ntqqUev-PPojCMEL63GVj1aaW2zQpEjESQt34dX3Yh4n88gG8AhibsEpdHgCYYmpGsF8eppmZoASoWck6eHFuMbH5b2QeL0\/s2000\/20220602_210944_0000.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Holiday capsule wardobe, packing light, travel tips, travel outfit, airport outfit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2000\" data-original-width=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijLhajMW5m2Y2WAelULN5v3RpDxP8buNJapwZpGp7yYWrF34N1ltpsH09t_htiZELkAOEWOHzaweAzqDktqW4uSiy_ntqqUev-PPojCMEL63GVj1aaW2zQpEjESQt34dX3Yh4n88gG8AhibsEpdHgCYYmpGsF8eppmZoASoWck6eHFuMbH5b2QeL0\/s16000\/20220602_210944_0000.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECheck the itinerary and the travel schedule\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt all starts with this. A lot of overpacking is down to not knowing what to expect. So remove the uncertainly by doing a little homework before you fly. First, map out roughly what youâll be doing on each day. It doesnât have to be exact, but having a clear idea of the types of situations youâll be in will let you know
2what clothes you need to take. Then check the weather forecast. While it's always a good idea to have an emergency coverup, being aware of the temperature and types of weather at your destination when youâre going to be there helps you rule out a lot of useless items.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EChoose a travel capsule wardrobe with a colour palette\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe trick to creating a small, focused edit of clothes is matching the colours. You want to pick a maximum of five shades to wear. This ensures that each item you pack pairs easily with other items and takes the fuss out of getting dressed. It also gives you options, even when youâre only taking a few pieces. As a neutral gal, Iâve stuck to black, white, beige, blue and khaki. But the approach also works if you love jewel tones or brights -\u0026nbsp; although you should still aim to make at least two of your shades a neutral for maximum versatility.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EChoose light breathable fabrics and layer up\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETravelling can mean a lot of changes of temperature in a short amount of time, so you want to aim for lots of light layers that you can swap out easily as the conditions change. Natural, breathable fabrics are also the best for this as they let the air circulate and cut down on that fusty, dirty feeling you can get while on the go. Silk, cotton and cashmere are all great options and they donât have to be expensive these days.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELimit the amount of shoes you take\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShoes are the number one culprit for heavy, bulky bags, so you need to be really ruthless in your selection. Aim to wear one pair to the airport that you can also use out there, and then build your outfits around a maximum of three other pairs -\u0026nbsp; extra points if you choose flat sandals as they take up far less space.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELayer up for the airport\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis one is the golden rule. If you have something bulky to take, aim to wear it while travelling. I will usually travel in a pair of trainers, as they are comfortable and practical but also the bulkiest shoes Iâm likely to be taking. Iâll also aim to layer up a couple of light jackets as well - both so I can combat the changing temperatures while in transit but also as less things to pack.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFollow the 54321 rule\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThereâs a simple mathematical formula that works really well for keeping your packing streamlined and your vacation outfits on point, and it's as simple as 5,4,3,2,1 - that is in your suitcase you have no more than: five tops, four bottoms, three dresses\/ pairs of shoes, two bags\/sunglasses, once each of accessories. Remember you also have the things you can wear to the airport on top of that!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese tips have always served me really well for up to a week or two away from home, and they can easily be adapted for business travel. You can see how Iâve put them into practice with the graphic below, that shows the items Iâm packing\/wearing to the airport for a seven day break in Italy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHow To Choose A Travel Outfit\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRoDlgQMJ6mu40hP0PmDQiXDONc81l2MEJZc3Z-hDSUMo94adK-aTW4tORb1NQa3B_sJDVZfdCDZedFQqB2Yi1sEqwHUPr6GwSQcOF3pkx2r933t1Ekox22htaNcSOYG1FDu0Q_BpKg3c_RVRSEJ4_VU5ojeauXMAnvX-2OOcyX1gQPjG6V2j8_GE\/s4
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2\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWhite bodysuit | Zara\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPatterned silk trousers | Bella Luxx\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGrey cashmere bomber jacket | Pure Collection\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EKhaki lightweight packable puffer jacket | Uniqlo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWhite canvas trainers | Veja\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBlue small rucksack | Longchamp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy travel outfit uses all my bulkiest items, like my trainers, but it's made up of pieces in a colour palette that pair with all the other items Iâm taking. Layering a bodysuit, a light shirt, a cashmere layer and a packable jacket means I can be insulated against a chilly UK morning or a cold plane cabin, but I can quickly remove and pack away these layers when I reach that Italian sunshine. Breathable fabrics like cotton, cashmere and silk will keep me super comfortable on the move.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETravel Capsule Wardrobe for Seven Days In Italy\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo combine with the pieces Iâm travelling in, Iâve packed following the 54321 rule as follows:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFive Tops\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqZOso7TW0JtpMDjEJYG-xdN28Y-pZzIM1kN38kT3Ab88DLFV7Sc4j8WEuVWiDscVJYf37fPoiibcXtZnFvpqmtsthOlIaIi7HRbRATBTvnOIYEZouOfWF5teo14nPmj6oBoX-kwNLlJ54Txn8YMWGf8zT-hLtpEO6X5maLHvACY1cxNUGT1HDk28\/s4390\/PSX_20220602_201348.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Holiday capsule wardobe, packing light, travel tips\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4390\" data-original-width=\"2866\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqZOso7TW0JtpMDjEJYG-xdN28Y-pZzIM1kN38kT3Ab88DLFV7Sc4j8WEuVWiDscVJYf37fPoiibcXtZnFvpqmtsthOlIaIi7HRbRATBTvnOIYEZouOfWF5teo14nPmj6oBoX-kwNLlJ54Txn8YMWGf8zT-hLtpEO6X5maLHvACY1cxNUGT1HDk28\/w418-h640\/PSX_20220602_201348.jpg\" width=\"418\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack bodysuit | Zara\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENude bodysuit | Zara\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhite and blue patterned linen top | George\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOversize white shirt | Very\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlue chambray shirt | Topshop\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFour Bottoms\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Bay\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThere's lots more travel content to come ' but if you've learnt anything useful to help you pack light, what was it? 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2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"19"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-4799272799835870874"},"published":{"$t":"2022-05-30T22:41:00.012+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-07-12T14:52:05.925+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Life Lately | April \u0026 May 2022"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjx13yg2h656BzXab-3cwxtlWF55tuIRmyGkDPMLRHLjTCItFi8Y3g4JeA7IM2mqXlDzcHuzB_Ta1orM3yc0kSEXimcNRMUKrEJWB8J-jdAspxW4J8txbf4Fw5mhxI0g5u8zazmkj3SWhteXbfiGTusovN1bweLFL6S-ewZF8zAx-j_zEyBn6OJnuI\/s1440\/FB_IMG_1654114624050.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjx13yg2h656BzXab-3cwxtlWF55tuIRmyGkDPMLRHLjTCItFi8Y3g4JeA7IM2mqXlDzcHuzB_Ta1orM3yc0kSEXimcNRMUKrEJWB8J-jdAspxW4J8txbf4Fw5mhxI0g5u8zazmkj3SWhteXbfiGTusovN1bweLFL6S-ewZF8zAx-j_zEyBn6OJnuI\/s16000\/FB_IMG_1654114624050.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWay back in March 2021, I did my last Life Lately post. Over a year later, and here I am again.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost of these posts tend to start with me marvelling at how fast life seems to be passing by - especially since welcoming my kids. That hasn't changed. But I definitely have.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBloom With No Regrets\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhLHI9IRJw7iX2rBdpN60j4sBSuenv8FMXRwylliwdKMwojdGAzC0grfTcO_16WlZ7Ir29DXR-_GENepgAZ9-p1l0598OqT_ZhXdiPk8bRqOZd-UAPCxXzpCxByNzbiBY4eW77m7f4IB1gkNkdkbht-1PmTe-IerKzM51JqQ-mff0MyEW06btpUO-Q\/s1440\/Screenshot_20220601-211248_Gallery.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhLHI9IRJw7iX2rBdpN60j4sBSuenv8FMXRwylliwdKMwojdGAzC0grfTcO_16WlZ7Ir29DXR-_GENepgAZ9-p1l0598OqT_ZhXdiPk8bRqOZd-UAPCxXzpCxByNzbiBY4eW77m7f4IB1gkNkdkbht-1PmTe-IerKzM51JqQ-mff0MyEW06btpUO-Q\/w480-h640\/Screenshot_20220601-211248_Gallery.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe last two years have taken it out of me in a big way - Iâm guessing some of you will have had a similar experience. Not just the reality of building a career, working full time with two small children, which is always a juggle even at the best of times.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pandemic has taken an extremely real toll on me and I'm not ashamed to admit I really struggled.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI lost myself for a while. I didn't feel inspired, or creative or very much like me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe're only just beginning to understand what some of the long-term effects of the Covid 19 saga might be. We all had slightly different experiences of the same thing, and we have to recognise that the ripples from it will be present in our lives for a while to come.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor a time, I skated very close to the edge. The trauma of losing my mum unexpectedly, struggling intensely with the demands of my job while home schooling and all of\u0026nbsp; life turning completely upside down almost overnight nearly pushed me into an abyss.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike so many others, I was hurt. I was furious. I was devastated. I was beyond burnt out. And I was deeply, utterly lost.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis changed my behaviour. I lost my love of life. I developed some dubious coping strategies. And I became a stranger to myself.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI didn't deal with any of this or even acknowledge there was an issue for a very long time. I was just in a blur of motion, desperately trying to keep going at all costs. That strategy can only work for so long.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEventually I began to come apart at the seams. I wasn't caring for myself. I didn't love myself, like myself very much, or eventually even recognise myself.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou know what saved me? Being stubborn. Refusing to fully give in. Looking away from the black hole. Saying to myself: 'Not this time. Not today.' I had medication. I had therapy. And although I feel a long way from fixed, I'm in a better place now.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI know a lot of people out there might recognise themselves in these words. If you do, I want you to know y
2ou're not alone. Things can get better and brighter. And the one thing that is guaranteed in life is change, even if that feels impossible at points.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo keep going. Keep changing. \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnd keep blooming like a flower, without any regrets.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMama Life\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipNPn7Nh-K1Mq16F8EWVO_vUK_Xr--cJThubK2bH4cgNLBIvN-5IVedmF4raEsQybml_Q1NJIf4u0Ewo5TtpArRa5bt1w_SMyB4SoLxvSDwNYt4n5gOGcRYL_OBJuPLllvxnWgHEgC9AnWFr-BM4UXerBE6I7JoZwZ3dHSrCIVQ3f5hUi21DbWF7Y\/s4000\/20220528_100119.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipNPn7Nh-K1Mq16F8EWVO_vUK_Xr--cJThubK2bH4cgNLBIvN-5IVedmF4raEsQybml_Q1NJIf4u0Ewo5TtpArRa5bt1w_SMyB4SoLxvSDwNYt4n5gOGcRYL_OBJuPLllvxnWgHEgC9AnWFr-BM4UXerBE6I7JoZwZ3dHSrCIVQ3f5hUi21DbWF7Y\/w480-h640\/20220528_100119.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECan you be too obsessed with your kids? Asking for a friend.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe irony isn't lost on me that I spent years insisting I wasn't the maternal type but then as soon as these wonderful small humans came crashing into my life and turned it joyously, riotously upside down, I was smitten.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjly2nIAB4HlVOiuLkjhwvvJf6ruZ2kMzXCAEoL1xm2uyeWfUTb2YU4XNvlu2SXL185ZFqwZ6Zq6-IADI73lRTsdZrL0FCt-Y6zjgwY8COteHwQ2OhOlpmnpWGvB4KPiB1OXMKH8zXZ59ZLs0nmkuZo71eze2ASmXX6SqMlBzOK9Vn8cdWC1Pyq7zo\/s1080\/FB_IMG_1654114951145.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"904\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjly2nIAB4HlVOiuLkjhwvvJf6ruZ2kMzXCAEoL1xm2uyeWfUTb2YU4XNvlu2SXL185ZFqwZ6Zq6-IADI73lRTsdZrL0FCt-Y6zjgwY8COteHwQ2OhOlpmnpWGvB4KPiB1OXMKH8zXZ59ZLs0nmkuZo71eze2ASmXX6SqMlBzOK9Vn8cdWC1Pyq7zo\/w640-h536\/FB_IMG_1654114951145.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy son and daughter are the only things that have kept me going on some days. There's no denying that having small children is exhausting, but they're also the biggest source of love in my life. Sometimes they break me, but much more than that, they make me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheo is now six and in his second year of school. His personality hasn't changed at all from the earliest days it emerged. He's sensitive, brilliant and super kind. The way he looks after his sister breaks my heart in the best kind of way. He's really into the natural world, dinosaurs and fossils. He loves to build and engineer things and see how they work.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWJnFJ6yxaGBFZDeBJ7in0ykRXOIqboUrL3t4gOHrnag2DNSfis-kUTPElcJqOdgACPrxj9bwP7BZc-8QTdyhDUN1g4lypEMBMvYSybDggx-6AWm8_HWHphPyd4FJ0KPYkTjmddHSFz0OB-MCvWdZG1SSERMLt-3daN_R6iJ11DW4awbyeQBJGjJc\/s1920\/FB_IMG_1654114984374.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1920\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWJnFJ6yxaGBFZDeBJ7in0ykRXOIqboUrL3t4gOHrnag2DNSfis-kUTPElcJqOdgACPrxj9bwP7BZc-8QTdyhDUN1g4lypEMBMvYSybDggx-6AWm8_HWHphPyd4FJ0KPYkTjmddHSFz0OB-MCvWdZG
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2character' the other day, and also told me 'grown ups don't know everything!'. She's a fierce little warrior princess and I want to keep her that way. She adores dressing up, dancing, colouring and animals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERomilly actually starts school this September, which is terrifying and she will only just have turned four then, but I know she'll more than hold her own. I'm madly in love with our little whirlwind.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhFjr7WKgftUUOxslsHXNxk0IMDMz1-BAiszH88PPzfqjjR8fFkmBIDY0ONxbr3QtGX3UaTQig18ZMCXhMmuEZiiYOcJW6bH-ZscF_RaLLCjWx0CkMnQcrgXEZ8FXqGfpGhMPeE5qAIsuNkyfCGgYdH3-GJyTWWoPAGvmQ78VWhenjpm61lsFUF1ck\/s4000\/20220522_190658.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhFjr7WKgftUUOxslsHXNxk0IMDMz1-BAiszH88PPzfqjjR8fFkmBIDY0ONxbr3QtGX3UaTQig18ZMCXhMmuEZiiYOcJW6bH-ZscF_RaLLCjWx0CkMnQcrgXEZ8FXqGfpGhMPeE5qAIsuNkyfCGgYdH3-GJyTWWoPAGvmQ78VWhenjpm61lsFUF1ck\/w480-h640\/20220522_190658.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd I couldn't neglect to mention the fur baby. The kids refer to our spaniel, Indy, as the 'third baby' and they're right. She certainly sees herself as one of the kids. She's a bundle of energy and super loving. The ideal pet to come on our family adventures.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENew Beginnings\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjfw9Jv1vPrSUr-im5k3bQ0RjoITBg-4xBn9Xv4k4iAiRaoNKr0s12ulcUb2j2L_Y0ywUFIrRPFvqXxHrKvhONNencqRMM-clqP46jw9Q21hQyQ1di2sLk_8gJQ69lPwSD396VlbkpefH2tfhzyn6W4PX09o5BGwGqat7y_knvReuPyENMGhSkstHc\/s3542\/20220517_155106.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3542\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjfw9Jv1vPrSUr-im5k3bQ0RjoITBg-4xBn9Xv4k4iAiRaoNKr0s12ulcUb2j2L_Y0ywUFIrRPFvqXxHrKvhONNencqRMM-clqP46jw9Q21hQyQ1di2sLk_8gJQ69lPwSD396VlbkpefH2tfhzyn6W4PX09o5BGwGqat7y_knvReuPyENMGhSkstHc\/w542-h640\/20220517_155106.jpg\" width=\"542\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey say you're always one decision away from a totally different life. And I think that's true. So often it's easy to feel that we don't have that agency in our own existence, that life just happens to us.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChange can also be very challenging and it takes a lot of courage to let go of the familiar. The fear of change can be paralysing. But change happens anyway. Sometimes it creeps up on you so slowly, you donât realise.. Sometimes it drives a bulldozer through your life. The point is, whether we like it or not, It's always happening.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter years of scrabbling away at my career, a couple of weeks ago I got offered my dream job. And the funny thing is it came to me - I literally got head hunted for it. After having a few terrible experiences coming back to work after maternity leaves, my confidence had taken a hit so this feels like a redemption.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a lot of ways, it didnât feel like ideal timing. I only started my current job 11 months ago, and in that time thereâs been a restructure of the team. We struggled to recruit to the new roles, and so since November last year weâve been working away with only 50 per
2cent of the team, going at a hundred miles and hour and getting really exhausted.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the last few weeks, we finally have really great people started in all the positions and things are on an upward swing, at long last. So it felt like an odd time to be on the way out the door.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd yet. Adventure is calling. Iâm joining a fantastic organision who are really making a difference in the world of university research collaboration. Iâll get the opportunity to travel and to create strategies. Itâs all that I wanted when I last had the time or mental space to dream! And Iâm hoping it will give me the opportunity for a better work life balance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDid I need another sign from the universe? Perhaps it came when my new boss - who lives in New Zealand -\u0026nbsp; just happened to be sitting at the next table in the last restaurant I walked into here at home in Nottingham. Not so much a sign from the universe, as a slap round the head!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo Iâm going for it. After all, opportunity only dances with those already on the dancefloorâ¦\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFreewheeling\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEifFLLBAzrbXj71Lzg2psU1AvhTaQOVrSYWUAcg1Vwx338kcdmg6OTkS_-54Q5M9aBSJztkSSNfCU0XIDPQb_LSFDzJDfrbknKlFkSVDwYTgkWrdxeido3Tb5iSaRqHdPwXJgbFlf8P3V9MFTGf6B0nwgWm9S-phNF98AO7gg5uO4TZf2lpkNj7BGE\/s1920\/Rear-%C2%BE-static-4.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"1920\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEifFLLBAzrbXj71Lzg2psU1AvhTaQOVrSYWUAcg1Vwx338kcdmg6OTkS_-54Q5M9aBSJztkSSNfCU0XIDPQb_LSFDzJDfrbknKlFkSVDwYTgkWrdxeido3Tb5iSaRqHdPwXJgbFlf8P3V9MFTGf6B0nwgWm9S-phNF98AO7gg5uO4TZf2lpkNj7BGE\/w640-h320\/Rear-%C2%BE-static-4.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiySo8oEhn7YrDSpNgNkw8naW70A6iVkHnSekB6J16SobMa9XcePprbJbQj8w-6v8JQ7RyWE6E6pSC_Uk2rkR6WcQBIMOLq0Uzscc3YIzKfLwNPphBwL2CKK6Y2hCGZD
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I think renovating a house is a lot like giving birth - once it's over, you forget how painful it was!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough there were definitely tough moments along the way- battles over planning permission, huge unexpected costs, going into lockdown with no running water downstairs, not to mention the dust (oh, the dust!), dirt, chaos and general upheaval - it's been worth it. I've felt so privileged to see this house fulfill its potential and become the family home we dreamed of.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen we bought this place, it was quite run down. Its a beautiful semi-detached Victorian house backing onto the waterfront, but it had been turned into three bedsit flats during the 90s and it was tired, grubby and unappealing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe've stripped it back to the bones and built it up again, redesigning the space into a traditional but modern family home. We've had new piping, a new roof and a new front door (the boring but necessary bits). We've plastered and painted. We've completely reconfigured the layout.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd finally, we did a loft conversion to make a master suite on the third floor and added a large downstairs extension to create a new kitchen, family room and utility.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite writing a few posts while we were mid-project, incredibly I've never done the 'big reveal'. I think that's mainly because for a while everything was complete but we were waiting on the carpets. We didn't want to change the tatty old brown nylon ones while there was still messy building work going on,\u0026nbsp; but flooring makes such a dramatic difference that I didn't want to take 'after' pictures until they were changed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo here are a few sneak peeks and I'll be planning a proper post soon!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETasting The Night\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi1Iak5DRtPafDv1JYnWIwgeHeXZyBBT_5gE8B4mjQOsvWvenTrC0CE3wCPdQLJYl1w4AYrwcVv5uqZ0nn8dwDqN7A6NYC66670vxWfu_FBvSsTnLoi9RgmtEOgehFOeNcjop6vryRhe_0qYCFxUvM2T1lnmBbMObmjGn9xhVeD6fY
2VwUoVX7k7ylQ\/s1080\/FB_IMG_1654116264427.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"608\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi1Iak5DRtPafDv1JYnWIwgeHeXZyBBT_5gE8B4mjQOsvWvenTrC0CE3wCPdQLJYl1w4AYrwcVv5uqZ0nn8dwDqN7A6NYC66670vxWfu_FBvSsTnLoi9RgmtEOgehFOeNcjop6vryRhe_0qYCFxUvM2T1lnmBbMObmjGn9xhVeD6fYVwUoVX7k7ylQ\/w640-h360\/FB_IMG_1654116264427.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomething that has been really nice recently is rediscovering a bit of nightlife. My days of raving until dawn might be over, but I can still occasionally resist putting my PJs on by 9pm! And now that the kids are a little bit older and enjoy the occasional sleepover at Granny's, and we're no longer in lockdown, we finally have a little bit of freedom.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuTrVPuU0CGc6iELZrEfzKcFJ892vueBiEmQX-eCxqcO04x_ZeTqkB5TdCD6nqXatgZvWJidBZPifarNZXI-zK8OD-x6bdgS3Wvu8umquBijYulM0LEVDjO2jB2q0VuhUWVHKy5b88YSw9s80ooI8J45_0lhutC4UbQVk5sLSAk_zi_zgFql-eGug\/s960\/FB_IMG_1654116230772.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"540\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuTrVPuU0CGc6iELZrEfzKcFJ892vueBiEmQX-eCxqcO04x_ZeTqkB5TdCD6nqXatgZvWJidBZPifarNZXI-zK8OD-x6bdgS3Wvu8umquBijYulM0LEVDjO2jB2q0VuhUWVHKy5b88YSw9s80ooI8J45_0lhutC4UbQVk5sLSAk_zi_zgFql-eGug\/w640-h360\/FB_IMG_1654116230772.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeb and I have had a few lovely date nights recently, and I've been enjoying dinner and drinks with friends too. Recent stand outs have been Nisha Katona's Mowgli, a modern take on Indian fare where the Green Rhubarb and Ginger Dahl and the Tamarind Treacle Fries were complete standouts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhoaWqSYPNmzLlGW52s3yQkNPVtuZjioswi_LcpOC0jkckp5vxlgfXVfpyc_FSu0R69BdO7H_RTOsgjaOL9PzE6SVqDCuKWagzMfpYpQmkYHAmczRENqAAZT-Au3zTOl7kcSkSmiWcVtwaiQ4-ril49xxPmtz8tIXMaHrohDgK__buhlubMoHCbb4I\/s1080\/FB_IMG_1654116207863.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"810\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhoaWqSYPNmzLlGW52s3yQkNPVtuZjioswi_LcpOC0jkckp5vxlgfXVfpyc_FSu0R69BdO7H_RTOsgjaOL9PzE6SVqDCuKWagzMfpYpQmkYHAmczRENqAAZT-Au3zTOl7kcSkSmiWcVtwaiQ4-ril49xxPmtz8tIXMaHrohDgK__buhlubMoHCbb4I\/w640-h480\/FB_IMG_1654116207863.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother weekend, we also visited ViDo by Lauren testing, which always feels like a well-kept secret. A chic basement tapas bar with some beautiful, innovative dishes, we really enjoyed a few relaxed glasses of wine and the Flamenquin De Pollo, Chroizos Picantes Salteados and Albondigas we had.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwuIOOE1Ydc5SW4nNwTa3z2TLtLsU8GBf5a9y_DuIJsM8Uxj01-CqcdbNuBTikhMKDSD-VZcTuWDuu71gSmfwg2RozQk44H-60OGgUWxEzqeNyXTAg9hN6egYM9PQJA-GHXxD-xR_2L98d2F7ZX7KU_5t-nZtl1fR15bOvZaGjTGMH-89vKOKZbyk\/s1920\/FB_IMG_1654116252962.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1920\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwuIOOE1Ydc5SW4nNwTa3z2TLtLsU8GBf5a9y_DuIJsM8Uxj01-CqcdbNuBTikhMKDSD-VZcTuWDuu71gSmfwg2RozQk44H-60OGgUWxEzqeNyXTAg9hN6egYM9PQJA-GHXxD-xR_2L98d2F7ZX7KU_5t-nZtl1fR15bOvZaGjTGMH-89vKOKZbyk\/w360-h640\/FB_IMG_1654116252962.jpg\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhIumoWUpOSLpYntvT8F1jv4jpt115eSehN1Gm3MSGy7lVKXiFNOfw-G6fqL0qVeQhfqb04XvkDdEzVSVwRWOuDSXoTdR-k6EkebW_N7KQQDXlQ6nrS0dEKTMu2PwcCO6-B99bzKd_Bg2WYoCDNvBqU3U4UG_pwyFGeI1jdiPYIgMeKshX-eYCTWL4\/s1424\/FB_IMG_1654116272043.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1424\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhIumoWUpOSLpYntvT8F1jv4jpt115eSehN1Gm3MSGy7lVKXiFNOfw-G6fqL0qVeQhfqb04XvkDdEzVSVwRWOuDSXoTdR-k6EkebW_N7KQQDXlQ6nrS0dEKTMu2PwcCO6-B99bzKd_Bg2WYoCDNvBqU3U4UG_pwyFGeI1jdiPYIgMeKshX-eYCTWL4\/w486-h640\/FB_IMG_1654116272043.jpg\" width=\"486\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also loved Gigi Bottega, a chic Italian antipasto place with a wine bar built into the caves below the building. The affogato was divine!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi4eGTznqn25NSwdMI5pn8YZNVf_PqrT
2cf54ZyrTiSfIGxiWgcWSpETm_XQ3oujDC7f7wjh7qHZFKiqPqPqWPQYGDzHywifRJ6KMLdnw4mYiBhfKg737YuRmd1TtpA1GF8aCIW4sxfTiFTiCbqm1DbzrMnkpXKI2er80zoz81XXWl3jAR3vDkVZgMs\/s640\/FB_IMG_1654116323655.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"640\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi4eGTznqn25NSwdMI5pn8YZNVf_PqrTcf54ZyrTiSfIGxiWgcWSpETm_XQ3oujDC7f7wjh7qHZFKiqPqPqWPQYGDzHywifRJ6KMLdnw4mYiBhfKg737YuRmd1TtpA1GF8aCIW4sxfTiFTiCbqm1DbzrMnkpXKI2er80zoz81XXWl3jAR3vDkVZgMs\/w640-h640\/FB_IMG_1654116323655.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhqy-a4ZsUtbDZ9asLRdit_h6hCOl3JETRNt3kL5KCwZ6g0pQmsnN-ZUPyzopt3ZP19LgHAO6ya95y-9q2uvyVzZ8O3amMfuwAiUx7uB3B0YMKPlF2C0QjTz_tXns2jTEqk2xdah5nGt_wEY5RmSxkYezbJDnf_cJhBsiCdpCJ5oXucdVFt-pcDMx8\/s1382\/FB_IMG_1654116332204.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1382\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhqy-a4ZsUtbDZ9asLRdit_h6hCOl3JETRNt3kL5KCwZ6g0pQmsnN-ZUPyzopt3ZP19LgHAO6ya95y-9q2uvyVzZ8O3amMfuwAiUx7uB3B0YMKPlF2C0QjTz_tXns2jTEqk2xdah5nGt_wEY5RmSxkYezbJDnf_cJhBsiCdpCJ5oXucdVFt-pcDMx8\/w500-h640\/FB_IMG_1654116332204.jpg\" width=\"500\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've also discovered an unknown love of good quality tequila! I haven't touched the stuff since bad teenage experiences (everyone has that one spirit they can't smell without feeling vile, right?) but I decided to try it again recently when I headed to 400 Rabbits, a specialist tequila bar, with friends. I've discovered that a properly mixed verdita is a joy. Salud!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPostcards From Italy\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjmRlLZtPvfDyOt82NvIBE8FI9yPi6jVCTOs5qQRXorhEr7SjHFx-bfmuN522-yvY0eIdIFeb0QVudFraU_z5_bKruS-0NmVJUDRkhkSrPW7JDnT4R1ouV6HY7fiqHLA0XhRMi0IQPlgi7ZxqUPUxOOUzTqnG402kGt1tFGoCc0F7Io3LgkjTsBccA\/s2840\/20220526204100254.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Holiday fashion, mother daughter fashion, mummy blogger, travel with kids, Italian holiday, Sorrento with kids\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2130\" data-original-width=\"2840\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjmRlLZtPvfDyOt82NvIBE8FI9yPi6jVCTOs5qQRXorhEr7SjHFx-bfmuN522-yvY0eIdIFeb0QVudFraU_z5_bKruS-0NmVJUDRkhkSrPW7JDnT4R1ouV6HY7fiqHLA0XhRMi0IQPlgi7ZxqUPUxOOUzTqnG402kGt1tFGoCc0F7Io3LgkjTsBccA\/w640-h480\/20220526204100254.jpeg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was the holiday that felt as if it might never comeâ¦. Finally we were able to take the kids abroad for a break. After two years of a lot of stress, disappointments and cancelled plans, I was beside myself with excitement. We headed to the Amalfi Coast for a week of sun and relaxation. Iâm a huge fan of Italy (the food, the culture, the people, the history, the weather, the sceneryâ¦.I mean, it's all a 10) but I had never visited this area before and it didnât disappoint.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-SAx_Lt0_lqlutg_iwQPSV19Y4IJQ_3qi9tbPhfT_3oJ6u14EF4ngFRbwy6BRuovm8OvAWGpvXy-1i6golX0DKseYBa8imPN3ehPCmDj5t5_ZSjCinVJ4wlDGv6_Oc3Xiabkh9z3uXY__5ZZMVeErXr65EMA_x-AoVyh7FIfP-243hDxS515s2pc\/s4000\/20220530_100507.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Holiday fashion, mother daughter fashion, mummy blogger, travel with kids, Italian holiday, Sorrento with kids\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-SAx_Lt0_lqlutg_iwQPSV19Y4IJQ_3qi9tbPhfT_3oJ6u14EF4ngFRbwy6BRuovm8OvAWGpvXy-1i6golX0DKseYBa8imPN3ehPCmDj5t5_ZSjCinVJ4wlDGv6_Oc3Xiabkh9z3uXY__5ZZMVeErXr65EMA_x-AoVyh7FIfP-243hDxS515s2pc\/w640-h480\/20220530_100507.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKfsOUt2Ma6PJ8T5Xc0pgIEmmMvfoiwd6_n_DIhcFMrDBAX4X0X7j-n3tPza_-E_hCrUXpiDdqfh8KLd-qOOLVtm-YVuB1Je74E71Qz-VJzv920dvIQxpXr2Z699NvdXJLamn46vUeqiakE6SVMRyrkYApxxn2xT2S_Q6wkaJ-O04_gZcjPWnSdjQ\/s3000\/IMG_20220530_071758_059.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Holiday fashion, mother daughter fashion, mummy blogger, travel with kids, Italian holiday, Sorrento with kids\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKfsOUt2Ma6PJ8T5Xc0pgIEmmMvfoiwd6_n_DIhcFMrDBAX4X0X7j-n3tPza_-E_hCrUXpiDdqfh8KLd-qOOLVtm-YVuB1Je74E71Qz-VJzv920dvIQxpXr2Z699NvdXJLamn46vUeqiakE6SVMRyrkYApxxn2xT2S_Q6wkaJ-O04_gZcjPWnSdjQ\/w640-h640\/IMG_20220530_071758_059.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe based ourselves in a chi-chi little seaside village c
2alled Nerano, which was such a relaxing place. We visited Pompeii and soaked in all the history. We visited Positano, which has been on my bucket list for years and was just as stunning as I dreamed. We visited Sorrento, which absolutely charmed me with it's beautiful vistas and cafes. We visited Naples.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd we chilled out in our villa, splashed in the pool, read books, ate our body weight in gelato, saltimbocca, pizza, lemon granita and other delicious foodstuffs, and played on the little beach âLa Perlaâ behind our holiday home.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhz_QmaUbvwNdMshO0z6tkyLtklnIzwdAD6uKTuqyHQ_P-ICALT2nWfAISFmbSz5zUdeEkH9oAXk3Fl-Owx0crKSezfNDTJkMsz49gL91cZ2394vP7HHkYk_n-ezjJAq3tARci1me5pW7ySTq27aR3IWdqX8SGgprb4Bt0kJOJePoTu1wfMlVTEp5M\/s4000\/20220524_165813.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Holiday fashion, mother daughter fashion, mummy blogger, travel with kids, Italian holiday, Sorrento with kids\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhz_QmaUbvwNdMshO0z6tkyLtklnIzwdAD6uKTuqyHQ_P-ICALT2nWfAISFmbSz5zUdeEkH9oAXk3Fl-Owx0crKSezfNDTJkMsz49gL91cZ2394vP7HHkYk_n-ezjJAq3tARci1me5pW7ySTq27aR3IWdqX8SGgprb4Bt0kJOJePoTu1wfMlVTEp5M\/w480-h640\/20220524_165813.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDCtHGwQFNAmI7qSGlc-BolCky1amwI7gmNZAzw5XdXdDkQLGd4_zhwD7pMFj_w5X0RFYmtumC1XlcCb9Uk0zMhLma9No5kHjYCzFEZqcRtFoASvUqsL4_3oje9w80LooI6xCJsTbCvuMILw7bBdWm3pkDL65pr6P5fjC71F9CxNTLI6RCYueM7vQ\/s4000\/20220525_101211.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Holiday fashion, mother daughter fashion, mummy blogger, travel with kids, Italian holiday, Sorrento with kids\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDCtHGwQFNAmI7qSGlc-BolCky1amwI7gmNZAzw5XdXdDkQLGd4_zhwD7pMFj_w5X0RFYmtumC1XlcCb9Uk0zMhLma9No5kHjYCzFEZqcRtFoASvUqsL4_3oje9w80LooI6xCJsTbCvuMILw7bBdWm3pkDL65pr6P5fjC71F9CxNTLI6RCYueM7vQ\/w480-h640\/20220525_101211.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8A0kUi40e3AyatyhKSM_uFJLAU7nQlj-msb6yRL31v1h4b8Z2R_3wdP9sN_iL0LpGG6D3OWC38yw7GTH8AJw0o-PAlNqTYR-DSc85nUdFjPsv4z-4xsA8MEfncYnBnVqu-qqrxqUFBsCAc4O7Vl2rms6KcvDQV65nCppcvwCgmlNlRu4rypNC8oM\/s4000\/20220526_111014.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Holiday fashion, mother daughter fashion, mummy blogger, travel with kids, Italian holiday, Sorrento with kids\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8A0kUi40e3AyatyhKSM_uFJLAU7nQlj-msb6yRL31v1h4b8Z2R_3wdP9sN_iL0LpGG6D3OWC38yw7GTH8AJw0o-PAlNqTYR-DSc85nUdFjPsv4z-4xsA8MEfncYnBnVqu-qqrxqUFBsCAc4O7Vl2rms6KcvDQV65nCppcvwCgmlNlRu4rypNC8oM\/w480-h640\/20220526_111014.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhAZlxWyuU01ZmWdkGjVoAs5s9y3r1Xr52YOrOXES6XMeDB6Et9j1GqX4iXdQ4L8tGaxtNEFGe02kQjMHNQiiVhHSgboGLNGNVEFqpb2aIdSCqwG3gwo4HNbOxGg8zMzsy-45KHefklxlgoJoQikogmau7Gwge80Q8xX7JvvC-CLK65WlGT6ZozoIE\/s3803\/20220528_110542.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Holiday fashion, mother daughter fashion, mummy blogger, travel with kids, Italian holiday, Sorrento with kids\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3803\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhAZlxWyuU01ZmWdkGjVoAs5s9y3r1Xr52YOrOXES6XMeDB6Et9j1GqX4iXdQ4L8tGaxtNEFGe02kQjMHNQiiVhHSgboGLNGNVEFqpb2aIdSCqwG3gwo4HNbOxGg8zMzsy-45KHefklxlgoJoQikogmau7Gwge80Q8xX7JvvC-CLK65WlGT6ZozoIE\/w504-h640\/20220528_110542.jpg\" width=\"504\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhroRMKITRa5DxJb2Tlp0xsjXC_6aV62zPg-0YLSbRUAmV2x8LTTzMXGAjJmPP5YNJqc9Y7A1nZ_qTjG6utOX9HD-Sv
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We had a fantastic time which was much needed, and that I am so grateful for.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIâm Watching\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhj1QSLSEflJJ7EM1xxUIQBpNMYcmFUa_zx_cDfAp_FmH9uWQKWfD_dESpeL2aXURlHJsDiQpuCyDhrJV8LgT2v7zOF2MPaGpMfaUGqPrX9qimFErs4oHKAgRY-fZ4d14Sc7LqpsMdja1HtxHcKz_UpXESJtA4rtf5kU8ZuDFY6rvaUMkinf2wf70o\/s1440\/p9155926_b_h9_ar.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhj1QSLSEflJJ7EM1xxUIQBpNMYcmFUa_zx_cDfAp_FmH9uWQKWfD_dESpeL2aXURlHJsDiQpuCyDhrJV8LgT2v7zOF2MPaGpMfaUGqPrX9qimFErs4oHKAgRY-fZ4d14Sc7LqpsMdja1HtxHcKz_UpXESJtA4rtf5kU8ZuDFY6rvaUMkinf2wf70o\/w400-h300\/p9155926_b_h9_ar.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgvzPAMhgRe2pxTiCYwm7ZnZ_yd4cUQShhCGZStTE84zbo-w7MtLigovgRHvmYw3PeD77XHXWFkZVUF7Q5ucS3qOufmec6cZl4hsBG3l_MDgoRgVNCJQijAoBX2jYdLbEyUdWlL4hcCPQ5WFWOA3pBeR9bv_Rid6AZR7sFr7YPP-D0UsLUi_bGy6DI\/s700\/bbdfab84f9276e72f626049f9c2c7d7097-12-mr-robot-where.rsquare.w700.webp\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"699\" data-original-width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgvzPAMhgRe2pxTiCYwm7ZnZ_yd4cUQShhCGZStTE84zbo-w7MtLigovgRHvmYw3PeD77XHXWFkZVUF7Q5ucS3qOufmec6cZl4hsBG3l_MDgoRgVNCJQijAoBX2jYdLbEyUdWlL4hcCPQ5WFWOA3pBeR9bv_Rid6AZR7sFr7YPP-D0UsLUi_bGy6DI\/w400-h400\/bbdfab84f9276e72f626049f9c2c7d7097-12-mr-robot-where.rsquare.w700.webp\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgVePIPthAFze6f8E_I-YLFw_4amqW12-rtdAaUVxszN9KZ5l1cL-RJCsTO4geDFuoeoAbaM5Eag-noZMwtu8PTv1AmhvpfVifT6ElQG93CC7fveWmQV-O3DRQVmp052CPmwvF-3RsqvoRF_ZSB7_fakQfYcMrvedHUBSgZ-sp_FVnPO7ez-0HDwII\/s1440\/p13837077_b_v8_aa.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgVePIPthAFze6f8E_I-YLFw_4amqW12-rtdAaUVxszN9KZ5l1cL-RJCsTO4geDFuoeoAbaM5Eag-noZMwtu8PTv1AmhvpfVifT6ElQG93CC7fveWmQV-O3DRQVmp052CPmwvF-3RsqvoRF_ZSB7_fakQfYcMrvedHUBSgZ-sp_FVnPO7ez-0HDwII\/w426-h640\/p13837077_b_v8_aa.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs been so long since my last update post, and Iâve watched quite a few great things since then. Iâve been getting into the Amazon epic Vikings Seb previously watched all the series on his own, and re-watched them with me. Not the kind of thing I would have said Iâd enjoy, but the saga is really well done and drew me in from the first episode. Itâs inspired me to learn more about that period of history.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm also half way through Mr Robot, which Iâm late to the party with it. Itâs the tale of a brilliant but mentally ill hacker who attacks society while dealing with his own demons, and it's brilliantly down (plus, Rami Malek is such a fantastic actor).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd weâre following Better Call Saul, the prequel to Breaking Bad. I find it very slow going but quite rewarding if you stick with it, and this season is the final one so all the threads are beginning to come together.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIâm Listening\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi197bL7JhsnCw0WLmHuOlqkIVCkH9Jnhm98eqBLyQArvF4YE0g8611pQN9bAuerecpMeHLXBYmH6ryqR5OQePoHNoOfxHa_Hyc6tvjGrhvpvTyN_6BvQgWp7Bt6AzzEAaQdNgc5h9oaQlMFxovyju8dQQ1OtxFL8WCsPjXOjHP8TnISEH3u3025QI\/s1440\/metronomy-forever-interview.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi197bL7JhsnCw0WLmHuOlqkIVCkH9Jnhm98eqBLyQArvF4YE0g8611pQN9bAuerecpMeHLXBYmH6ryqR5OQePoHNoOfxHa_Hyc6tvjGrhvpvTyN_6BvQgWp7Bt6AzzEAaQdNgc5h9oaQlMFxovyju8dQQ1OtxFL8WCsPjXOjHP8TnISEH3u3025QI\/w400-h300\/metronomy-forever-interview.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-bk7qfFn2LStEo_0YJvd1hfZr06O2rc_MBLWgIAOJdBtWWQ46rR0dAsSYknnN95zDmhA6pp6iSDEPW8XUpUZ_-909mg1rJ8ZmhWyXQ7AKzhYWuF6pELk_9wk
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20QHsonzgGzPBpxuAJsVgX6B3iwewyIX3W8lPJxTF2lWoeRhqcjNUxF7s_-dgQ3-M_gcS3Mg-pSGLKbhbZVgIYr2zYfXOLmw\/s2339\/91Mpzry7wgL.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2339\" data-original-width=\"1524\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi10Abo2o7lRFIr9-4eRTCtfODQf1UjVWZo5D-HJ1TWZn4jvxnG2S9WR3HZqP1crjOaAn__HpO_z11-_dxQM7fG-S3u0QHsonzgGzPBpxuAJsVgX6B3iwewyIX3W8lPJxTF2lWoeRhqcjNUxF7s_-dgQ3-M_gcS3Mg-pSGLKbhbZVgIYr2zYfXOLmw\/w260-h400\/91Mpzry7wgL.jpg\" width=\"260\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Favour - Laura Vaughn\u003C\/b\u003E -\u0026nbsp; a really intriguing noir about an enigmatic group of art students on a gap year in Italy and an examination of privilege, passion and the roads they can lead us down. Definitely a good beach read if you like a twisty thriller!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiXzyJgZ1QvyI6dF3qQBfyDfXscuETBWMxowIJG_PoRQhDKDiJlSIa2H1DpwW4
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It's done in a very interesting way, through the art and politics that shaped the city, so it's like a series of snapshots rather than a linear historical account. Itâs very richly brought to life - you can taste the heat, grit and unique undertones of the city so well.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgYGv84NZ2CXCZ4JkNBbPA6yeFAj6CkBeOT15zHq1ahEbYK_itGNX6HcwuIc2KaV7n-PYfJP4ePY77GeY8IkvKPGEkYSxz9rsreRMr9vnWMYcmOyiLIFB7y9kb2Uw7VDRJm6dESLqjBC16tOgMSwNsu8JM3LWbKqpjs96gvilCV8LVIW1SEtRE2OOo\/s283\/download.jpeg.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"283\" data-original-width=\"178\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgYGv84NZ2CXCZ4JkNBbPA6yeFAj6CkBeOT15zHq1ahEbYK_itGNX6HcwuIc2KaV7n-PYfJP4ePY77GeY8IkvKPGEkYSxz9rsreRMr9vnWMYcmOyiLIFB7y9kb2Uw7VDRJm6dESLqjBC16tOgMSwNsu8JM3LWbKqpjs96gvilCV8LVIW1SEtRE2OOo\/w252-h400\/download.jpeg.jpg\" width=\"252\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDaisy Jones and The Six - Taylor Jenkins Reid\u003C\/b\u003E Okay, Iâm late on this one, but Iâm never usually the first in on things that are buzzed about anyway! To be honest, I had put of reading this because Iâd read another of Jenkins Reidâs books and I really didnât like it. But this one I adored!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs the story of a band rising to prominence in the 70s and all the sex, drugs and rock and roll youâd imagine that entailed. Itâs told in the form of an interview with different members of the band and those around them and so lovingly brought to life. Almost Famous is one of my favourite films, and this is very much in that vein and beautifully rendered. Iâd go so far as to say this is now of my all time favourite books.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglECbnfzYlRtiJukWaKYRzQaP17DkoKdDaEaP1_c_wM1z7A8v6wjharnz6cItSAuIcT4VcHh6OCmty3qipYmMHuh74l3NSTdy7cjuMla2lvQnm3QvlDiv5Lx8coAmVxMeU2f1wflktRI4GjTEFNIgD1bFbVDSsvwpGxpKcHxAre2JhgV4QTMMDVZ8\/s200\/9780008353087.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"200\" data-original-width=\"200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglECbnfzYlRtiJukWaKYRzQaP17DkoKdDaEaP1_c_wM1z7A8v6wjharnz6cItSAuIcT4VcHh6OCmty3qipYmMHuh74l3NSTdy7cjuMla2lvQnm3QvlDiv5Lx8coAmVxMeU2f1wflktRI4GjTEFNIgD1bFbVDSsvwpGxpKcHxAre2JhgV4QTMMDVZ8\/w400-h400\/9780008353087.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERiver Kings: The Vikings From Scandinavia to the Silk Road\u0026nbsp; - Cat Jarman\u003C\/b\u003E After watching the TV series âVikingsâ, I got quite interested in this period of time, which Iâve never learnt much about. This book is written by a bioarcheologist and traces the origins of a single carnelian bead found in a Viking grave at Repton in Derbyshire into an epic saga spanning continents and tracing the presence of the Vikings to the Far East. Fascinating stuff.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgGeJ4Wlb2QVcb3OQz0mP82iOxBmhYSl9stUCdLjnDRJ3b8OfvleutiDHtVSxoWK0dqEbE2dC_PBfwq2GuUnbgnnA6eZ_68UdeaY_X-WnM2T6SLMh7_yMGAiJXqW1O0NUtfDJh_RnvVbFF4O5ZakW4dk5fsD1Q-lO6ibdjyg3NdKxLfGDLvxFH-Br8\/s278\/download.jpeg-1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"278\" data-original-width=\"181\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgGeJ4Wlb2QVcb3OQz0mP82iOxBmhYSl9stUCdLjnDRJ3b8OfvleutiDHtVSxoWK0dqEbE2dC_PBfwq2GuUnbgnnA6eZ_68UdeaY_X-WnM2T6SLMh7_yMGAiJXqW1O0NUtfDJh_RnvVbFF4O5ZakW4dk5fsD1Q-lO6ibdjyg3NdKxLfGDLvxFH-Br8\/w260-h400\/download.jpeg-1.jpg\" width=\"260\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Binding - Bridget Collins\u003C\/b\u003E If you like historical sagas that are a little bit âmagicâ then this will definitely be for you. Itâs a beautiful love story, set in the context of the pre-Victorian past.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt imagines that books are made by literally extracting memories, and that people go to be âboundâ when they have something painful they want to forget or if theyâre so poor that they literally need to sell their\u003Cbr \/\u003Ememories in order to eat. The book explores why we sometimes think it's better to forget and what the cost of cho
2osing the remember can be.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDHIWEWOMNwab4pI0qwnqMi7MHe5f_McEK-maiOUP92XcMcMdw9rnaauupQUZanPKpMMhthXjo2Y3FHsyCsoyYu4e3PUGYDBDuWVpuz5h2gptsT9fco38Far4WadD7s43nxvdt9sBkJoGNTDlzpVY9ZaQMfvimeMMOOUNIWlyXQ4HnboVo4vpB2g8\/s2339\/71jW2qrp+SL.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2339\" data-original-width=\"1521\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDHIWEWOMNwab4pI0qwnqMi7MHe5f_McEK-maiOUP92XcMcMdw9rnaauupQUZanPKpMMhthXjo2Y3FHsyCsoyYu4e3PUGYDBDuWVpuz5h2gptsT9fco38Far4WadD7s43nxvdt9sBkJoGNTDlzpVY9ZaQMfvimeMMOOUNIWlyXQ4HnboVo4vpB2g8\/w260-h400\/71jW2qrp+SL.jpg\" width=\"260\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStart With Why\u0026nbsp; - Simon Sinek\u003C\/b\u003E More life transforming stuff if youâre into self-development. Iâve long admired the excellent Ted Talk Simon Sinek did on this subject, and here he expands on the theme to create a very inspiring manual for leadership and life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis central idea is that unless you start anything with absolute clarity of purpose, youâre going to fail. He points out that most people and organisations get consumed with âwhatâ and âhowâ - which are necessary, but without âwhyâ will never end well. He takes lots of case studies in business, politics etc to bring this point to life. Itâs a simple idea but brilliantly executed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghLpiz6NaJqu8LOlaXm06-A_1GTnmx0i4hOt1IpuIWoifG6UWqLALOQTrEAW1ZnDJ_Wsga8XYMkBAHleHYtjmgyNuAawnQeVpuG17zE77dxKVv_Q39ccnY1btx9tlT3df0v5c4UoJniZEyz-9lk09AkqUVqKOWAXFiz7Hr8DV2CBtpVc_9mVrg4Ao\/s500\/images.jpeg-7.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"337\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghLpiz6NaJqu8LOlaXm06-A_1GTnmx0i4hOt1IpuIWoifG6UWqLALOQTrEAW1ZnDJ_Wsga8XYMkBAHleHYtjmgyNuAawnQeVpuG17zE77dxKVv_Q39ccnY1btx9tlT3df0v5c4UoJniZEyz-9lk09AkqUVqKOWAXFiz7Hr8DV2CBtpVc_9mVrg4Ao\/w270-h400\/images.jpeg-7.jpg\" width=\"270\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENever Saw Me Coming - Vera Kurlan\u003C\/b\u003E -\u0026nbsp; Another noir beach read about a group of students in Washington DC recruited into a programme for psychopaths. When a series of killings start to occur at their university who is responsible and can they work together enough to uncover the killer before they become the next victim? Very easy to read and fun - Iâve never felt so much empathy for a psychopath before!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo hereâs to grabbing life by the hand and asking it to dance. Wishing you all a wonderful summer ahead.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/4799272799835870874\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2022\/05\/life-lately-april-may-2022.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4799272799835870874"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4799272799835870874"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2022\/05\/life-lately-april-may-2022.html","title":"Life Lately | April \u0026 May 2022"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjx13yg2h656BzXab-3cwxtlWF55tuIRmyGkDPMLRHLjTCItFi8Y3g4JeA7IM2mq
2XlDzcHuzB_Ta1orM3yc0kSEXimcNRMUKrEJWB8J-jdAspxW4J8txbf4Fw5mhxI0g5u8zazmkj3SWhteXbfiGTusovN1bweLFL6S-ewZF8zAx-j_zEyBn6OJnuI\/s72-c\/FB_IMG_1654114624050.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-1043921957364248941"},"published":{"$t":"2022-05-04T22:03:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-05-20T05:13:52.220+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Spotlight | E.L.F "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnR7HTvwdEnp47k4P5-eXVvjR-9ovU6yWessetDbgSAyDepiepocKGvZO4i-JyZmd__GZFnYlKzeGkT_zvFYps-kSSqomZOtwLOToNvTeLEuZKHb3GWjCoNLEZtSxyUajj65ATih1ZBz4PMKmA5lYjoW3QqeqnqnxRyhl7g7mKrr5bGCQpXA9MGLA\/s4000\/20220515_155424.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnR7HTvwdEnp47k4P5-eXVvjR-9ovU6yWessetDbgSAyDepiepocKGvZO4i-JyZmd__GZFnYlKzeGkT_zvFYps-kSSqomZOtwLOToNvTeLEuZKHb3GWjCoNLEZtSxyUajj65ATih1ZBz4PMKmA5lYjoW3QqeqnqnxRyhl7g7mKrr5bGCQpXA9MGLA\/s16000\/20220515_155424.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBills, bills, bills. You can't escape the cost of living crisis right now. Everywhere you turn, costs are spiralling, from fuel to the weekly food shop. So what's a beauty addict to do?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELuckily, drugstore beauty products have come a long way since I first started experimenting with makeup as a teen. Back then, the quality gap between 'counter brands' and those you could pick up at the supermarket or pharmacy was huge. You really did get what you paid for.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's ancient history now as the quality and range for formulations at accessible price points has boomed. In a lot of cases, drugstore products are as good as or even out perform high end. It's genuinely possible to get some great stuff without paying out loads.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs much as I adore the lure of a high end lipstick or powder (Charlotte Tilbury and Victoria Beckham Beauty have a big place in my heart), for the day to day work from home drill I've been on an economy drive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI want to save the spenny products for bigger occasions and see if the budget alternatives will do just as well for the school run.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also wanted a suite of products I could take on holiday without worrying about them getting lost or damaged in transit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite that, I didn't want to compromise on performance. ELF is a brand that's always been buzzed about, but it never really caught my eye until I picked up the Jen Atkin palette and was really impressed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere were a couple of new things I wanted to try they've recently launched, so I decided to get a full set. Here you have a complete routine for under £100.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPower Grip Primer\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhmfKEcoxxXh2fcx6rO-T8pdaGeEeSgltf6KG7HJ_kJSGpr6H93GqMFfI4EsIeszWMSilBTs2msQVFGob2cZmxZ__DuiD4UiASUM0ZhydwJKUz1V9JV6kDxGiu3bTOgOC5Zbok1sWn2QmadQsWv7AZgwpRJCJ9BwVF078jgppy5jfbiF_GdgJg3Uoc\/s3554\/20220515_155436.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F Power Grip Primer review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"3554\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhmfKEcoxxXh2fcx6rO-T8pdaGeEeSgltf6KG7HJ_kJSGpr6H93GqMFfI4EsIeszWMSilBTs2msQVFGob2cZmxZ__DuiD4UiASUM0ZhydwJKUz1V9JV6kDxGiu3bTOgOC5Zbok1sWn2QmadQsWv7AZgwpRJCJ9BwVF078jgppy5jfbiF_GdgJg3Uoc\/w640-h540\/20220515_155436.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis new launch has been getting raved about and I've even heard a couple of makeup artists claim it's better than high-end alternatives, so I wanted to give it a go.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA gel-based, hydrating formula, it's all about helping your war paint to stay on all day while lending a 'soft focus effect' to your skin. Packed with hyaluronic acid it moisturises, preps and smooths.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlus the pump bottle is convenient and hygienic.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPoreless Putty Primer\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhH_cenFT1uEUcqAFSb1T2LaLlgTDb-TW9b3krmxQAxiAqVyVHUK4eovSO63BXtS9xmq4_0ippKj46P-WHjzsIQra-AUR25toCyaD1n9jaEQZv1DtQB7dxYOichmmCatqnb24Rms-LK87LIuCKVPWJ3izAmYmC_meZGBtucbm3-jaXSrCVKDXL0OaM\/s3724\/20220515_155531.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F Poreless Putty Primer review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2620\" data-original-width=\"3724\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhH_cenFT1uEUcqAFSb1T2LaLlgTDb-TW9b3krmxQAxiAqVyVHUK4eovSO63BXtS9xmq4_0ippKj46P-WHjzsIQra-AUR25toCyaD1n9jaEQZv1DtQB7dxYOichmmCatqnb24Rms-LK87LIuCKVPWJ3izAmYmC_meZGBtucbm3-jaXSrCVKDXL0OaM\/w640-h450\/20220515_155531.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EElf is also pretty famous for it's smoothing putty primer which has a smooth, velvety texture to deliver and airbrushed finish to skin, minimising pores and imperfections along the way.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt feels silky and lightweight to wear and does a great job of taking down shine as well. It also has squalene to lock in moisture.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECamo CC Cream\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6cNXT8dWpy1Qi3qSjq5GLD-A-wM91KiQmK_Uh3vaTqxaA4AjvaOfuws9k73bBP_i7HLL3dTQZT-a7x1Aq2syW7Rw8fA54r9adk0BjzHeWzy8M5woKI2SUY9_7E5nbnaDWO0NGkktkxlV5JLAy1IjIyjXrbHLOxfGmNEhD0zWsGB6lU7mSN-f4pXQ\/s4000\/20220515_155637.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F Camo CC Cream review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6cNXT8dWpy1Qi3qSjq5GLD-A-wM91KiQmK_Uh3vaTqxaA4AjvaOfuws9k73bBP_i7HLL3dTQZT-a7x1Aq2syW7Rw8fA54r9adk0BjzHeWzy8M5woKI2SUY9_7E5nbnaDWO0NGkktkxlV5JLAy1IjIyjXrbHLOxfGmNEhD0zWsGB6lU7mSN-f4pXQ\/w640-h480\/20220515_155637.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFoundation\/skincare hybrids are super useful for busy working mamas or anyone who is chronically short of time in the mornings, and I've long been a fan of IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Cream for combining a foundation, skincare goodies and SPF.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;ELF is one of the few lower cost brands to come up with a credible dupe, so I had to give it a try. It provides fuller coverage than the IT Cosmetics version, and so is more of a foundation than a tinted moisturiser.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESkin loving treats in the formula are collagen to plump, peptides to refresh and smooth, niacinamide to brighten and even tone and hyaluronic acid to hydrate. There's also SPF30 to add in sun protection!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith 20 shades on offer with a mix of warm, neutral and cool undertones and a shade match guarantee, it's easy to find the one for you - I used their clever online tool to match me. For £14.00 this is a pretty amazing product!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAgain I love the pump packaging which is ideal for fuss free travel.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECamo Concealer 16h - Light Sand\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhLzVzisfjL3jt-C-czxGmPVfetvI0oIANyR2weDV3tr5WzOlsN76jPZxcbBU98NkuAgorcyxultIwj4TRbUSnaryqLNvLl4DUdt8JdYNL-s7fJLcvgI2GMBoIEKh7ocEHuDgvjUQSXQpXIWZ2oc7paz3hAP4aclIPvJ5U200VnO9GDXpezV2Mq598\/s4000\/20220515_155619.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F Camo Concealer review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhLzVzisfjL3jt-C-czxGmPVfetvI0oIANyR2weDV3tr5WzOlsN76jPZxcbBU98NkuAgorcyxultIwj4TRbUSnaryqLNvLl4DUdt8JdYNL-s7fJLcvgI2GMBoIEKh7ocEHuDgvjUQSXQpXIWZ2oc7paz3hAP4aclIPvJ5U200VnO9GDXpezV2Mq598\/w640-h480\/20220515_155619.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also picked up this concealer that many say is a dupe for Nars. It promises crease proof coverage with a moisturising boost.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe formula
2is very light but pigmented enough to really pack a punch, with a smooth, matte that lasts all day. I went for a fairly light tone with neutral undertones to get that really perfected look.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBeautifully Bare Sheer Tint Finishing Powder\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh92FmvJN8IC-Q5pnMhc0MIDRDBnCQ3uibSMgNFIJPhRPlSET8Sm_Z09VGr3S7BOcjqrVNP0pjL_8gjkw2_XYBWJ1iIdxuYhoV69SjR_oA0EWYhz4CMq8lzwHXU9SMZIDOFy-OgZNUwicghIb-mem2HCxtNyddYXYkJ-AZl8zCbD3HUVgPLUwfHxX0\/s4000\/20220515_155516.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F Beautifully Bare Sheer Tint Finishing Powder review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh92FmvJN8IC-Q5pnMhc0MIDRDBnCQ3uibSMgNFIJPhRPlSET8Sm_Z09VGr3S7BOcjqrVNP0pjL_8gjkw2_XYBWJ1iIdxuYhoV69SjR_oA0EWYhz4CMq8lzwHXU9SMZIDOFy-OgZNUwicghIb-mem2HCxtNyddYXYkJ-AZl8zCbD3HUVgPLUwfHxX0\/w640-h480\/20220515_155516.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA silky, mattifying powder to set your makeup is a must. And this one is really lovely to use because it doesn't give a heavy, caked on look. It's smoothing and can be patted on to achieve flawless undereyes and take down shine on the tone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis powder is finely milled and gives that airbrushed look - just as well as the expensive Charlotte Tilbury powder I have been using, so why would you spend so much more?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPutty Bronzer - Feeling Shady\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJs-hy_A6EWt11GrqB7E4unedcZ7rP2V8_4iiFL4FIS7T27OypQS-bwfASpM6mLH1Ch4ZK8cHWWQA_Zz9YQ89h5orE8a_sYFr1-9egRjnzu8zyW5mXF-F4PNgqx_Wl49CDV6Xx-vgKpSkS5Y3BdXfXTzpOBwhSmz5kAAlZZjr7Aa_KyGM4sxx53dk\/s4000\/20220515_155550.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F Putty Bronzer review, E.L.F Putty Blusher review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJs-hy_A6EWt11GrqB7E4unedcZ7rP2V8_4iiFL4FIS7T27OypQS-bwfASpM6mLH1Ch4ZK8cHWWQA_Zz9YQ89h5orE8a_sYFr1-9egRjnzu8zyW5mXF-F4PNgqx_Wl49CDV6Xx-vgKpSkS5Y3BdXfXTzpOBwhSmz5kAAlZZjr7Aa_KyGM4sxx53dk\/w640-h480\/20220515_155550.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETan Soleil De Chanel is a cult product that has inspired a lot of demand for an affordable dupe - could this be it?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe cream to powder formula dries to a semi-matte finish that makes this really good for contouring. Like all of these products, the level of pigment is really good and it's easy to get a natural looking glow.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also added argan oil and Vitamin E to smooth and nourish your skin. This shade is the coolest toned and that makes it great for creating believable shadows on the face, but the warmer tones would be great to warm up the skin like a traditional bronzer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPutty Blush - Tahiti\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPutty mania also extends to shades of Blush and as a huge fan of creamy, blendable formulas over powder, I had to try one.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's the same putty to powder formula with added skin goodies as the bronzer and the colour is easy to blend and build. You get that pretty,seamless flush from this that looks so natural and healthy. I chose the shade 'Tahiti' which is a deep pink.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELock On Liner and Brow Cream - Medium Brown\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgDHIfrevc4G88Z2frJTlfZZnMxWdF8bXSJLBVeJB88wbUJtmoMlniJmQD1k6b2OEfM-Eq15jNRyN7JxrUJmm6K_z4DhaHhe
2SUkh3xQGMSzCtyZnUszn8ZvvZRT82CRWWV3w2oQij23tVZx423DudIE8qE_ggIa7b5KqQrD0gz0-UzeYk5fwyw8rTw\/s4000\/20220515_155736.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F Lock On Liner and Brows review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgDHIfrevc4G88Z2frJTlfZZnMxWdF8bXSJLBVeJB88wbUJtmoMlniJmQD1k6b2OEfM-Eq15jNRyN7JxrUJmm6K_z4DhaHheSUkh3xQGMSzCtyZnUszn8ZvvZRT82CRWWV3w2oQij23tVZx423DudIE8qE_ggIa7b5KqQrD0gz0-UzeYk5fwyw8rTw\/w640-h480\/20220515_155736.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMulti tasking products are always a winner for me, so I loved the idea of one little pot being able to do two things.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe cream formula glides on so smoothly and has great staying power. Apply easily with an angled brush and then brush out using a spoolie and you get a gorgeous, natural brow look, plus it works equally well as a Liner, especially in the dark brown shades.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have actually bought this before, but I went for the darkest shade which was waaay too dark and made me look witchy. Even though my hair is very dark brown, I usually go a half a shade to a full shade lighter with my brows as it's much more flattering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the Medium Brown, with a very light touch application this works well, but don't underestimate how pigmented it is and go easy!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELove Triangle Lip Filler and Liner- Soft Pink, Red\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEieAO4VNBIu4-Rf_qpcqcEJMYv_vZR40zgvRTrAs2PUrvW6_UiETWTAkmq33CQqWSK7v12xXFl8weGw7W2YF677jQEx8kCrqQg8F1rONwPtosSN4Bzunc1WmaIGnlEjRcm7VJaSh_b85576jSnPEQ7YJHd6Xy_idhU_bzZ0-N77L38qyFgTGvMv6kI\/s4000\/20220515_155713.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F Love Triangle Lip Filler and Liner review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEieAO4VNBIu4-Rf_qpcqcEJMYv_vZR40zgvRTrAs2PUrvW6_UiETWTAkmq33CQqWSK7v12xXFl8weGw7W2YF677jQEx8kCrqQg8F1rONwPtosSN4Bzunc1WmaIGnlEjRcm7VJaSh_b85576jSnPEQ7YJHd6Xy_idhU_bzZ0-N77L38qyFgTGvMv6kI\/w640-h480\/20220515_155713.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgwHKUiDdyTzedfobxbt42ZJuIrCtufdM-945G5scbCB6oZWY7-piq9k-Tp2hO5tZbR107yM5XV83OambGM7g47FJNdnmOKGHrAtEoefhnDpoghq8NFiI4bjeCqUoUIaw6q-XEfvNsl7UAr5de467QFtsiGi0nbtyjEAvqfx8BV5qmN2nh2GRIK99M\/s4000\/20220515_155906.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F Power Grip Primer review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgwHKUiDdyTzedfobxbt42ZJuIrCtufdM-945G5scbCB6oZWY7-piq9k-Tp2hO5tZbR107yM5XV83OambGM7g47FJNdnmOKGHrAtEoefhnDpoghq8NFiI4bjeCqUoUIaw6q-XEfvNsl7UAr5de467QFtsiGi0nbtyjEAvqfx8BV5qmN2nh2GRIK99M\/w640-h480\/20220515_155906.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn angled lip crayon you can use to line and fill in your lips in one easy step? Yes please!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis product has a triangular tip that makes getting a sculpted, smooth outline an absolute dream. The colour is creamy and gives a flattering demi-matte finish that lasts well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI picked it up in an everyday pink nude and also a red for those days I'm feeling something brighter! I really love how effortless and high performing this product is.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENo Budge Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjdeo2bSoYGDjDwsitO-W71FVWNmoBzuP7vwq1pgvNa_2mdKIR5xuz8Jmd9JpSX97i99c1ASeegLl3DTLdlrUw_ZV_-a3IGajSopXIxoblEuvncPNIwdpA4L7o7n-LVRA44C6bfAJVHg0z3EThN3oimt3kSq_Kt-of7Wfs64hwbcGQLbpt41mUwCDo\/s4
2000\/20220515_155605.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F No Budge Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjdeo2bSoYGDjDwsitO-W71FVWNmoBzuP7vwq1pgvNa_2mdKIR5xuz8Jmd9JpSX97i99c1ASeegLl3DTLdlrUw_ZV_-a3IGajSopXIxoblEuvncPNIwdpA4L7o7n-LVRA44C6bfAJVHg0z3EThN3oimt3kSq_Kt-of7Wfs64hwbcGQLbpt41mUwCDo\/w640-h480\/20220515_155605.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA creamy, waterproof pencil, this product gives you a lot of options in a slim package. The tip is petite enough to get a very precise line or a neat cat eye.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's silky enough that you can use a small brush to smudge it and get that gorgeous, smoked out liner look, but once set it isn't going anywhere! The fact that it's waterproof means it also works well to tightline with.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love the fact you don't need to sharpen it and how pigmented it is too. A real find and definitely holds its own against my beloved Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENo Budge Shadow Stick - Perfect Pearl\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj-Zu06J7-G2sWxu9HVb8jO4w61M-4P0ZFeWN16XOWn1xR7xMmnkez69T2Q-olr3gmp1hQrouVreq6mU4QfXixNUBIjR9piIcZXT-hNwcLhgTTdfQBZv3b4-q1ETPswrvQ3-ztTSR3ItIJ7dV724JSk5yObVYTE_XmPxqzEdudt6xQVem3Ccz4yOw8\/s4000\/20220515_155723.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F No Budge Shadow Stick review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj-Zu06J7-G2sWxu9HVb8jO4w61M-4P0ZFeWN16XOWn1xR7xMmnkez69T2Q-olr3gmp1hQrouVreq6mU4QfXixNUBIjR9piIcZXT-hNwcLhgTTdfQBZv3b4-q1ETPswrvQ3-ztTSR3ItIJ7dV724JSk5yObVYTE_XmPxqzEdudt6xQVem3Ccz4yOw8\/w640-h480\/20220515_155723.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELongwear metallic shadows that are super easy to apply and last really well? You've come to the right place!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe twist up crayon makes them easy to swipe on as a shadow or a liner, and this shade is also ideal for using as a highlighter as well- I simply scribble onto my cheekbones and under my brows and use a flat, fluffy brush to blend out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother fabulous product for such a low price!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBite Size Eyeshadow - Love You A Latte\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgdlK6T6ZpU8t9oqekYNDZQhndAX2r18UVngIM0uqzDxvF3UN_N8ZtU1LCi2JI1Y_YPUCtTnqJs0_j3cREoIKZpSqPEYqXY8S2mMk5G1FWhbpPdxNuBcWrSxVNYqhUSj-7yJhxi3xRkUlW2BIeM1dfUBvqr6hxseGcYeq7NoiZdIQNyAIKULkCvoMc\/s4000\/20220515_155743.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F Bitesize Shadow review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgdlK6T6ZpU8t9oqekYNDZQhndAX2r18UVngIM0uqzDxvF3UN_N8ZtU1LCi2JI1Y_YPUCtTnqJs0_j3cREoIKZpSqPEYqXY8S2mMk5G1FWhbpPdxNuBcWrSxVNYqhUSj-7yJhxi3xRkUlW2BIeM1dfUBvqr6hxseGcYeq7NoiZdIQNyAIKULkCvoMc\/w640-h480\/20220515_155743.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizeoI1YhVDujPWnfpJ2r-mTNCyt-tsDH4ZubJBYXTNRitAguiKxK8Vw79D7QGxiOJMJ58row7AsusV8OTNW2Wd_gUWjiE-HbqGQWlZ1hnNPOPLO5CQSVfaRGfAysLLG6rUe3aSLfxxBdCRLxJKHGxrNs1me7ObSFn9v1QavwGAqb8AtyvqMj5r184\/s4000\/20220515_155953.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F Bitesize Shadow review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizeoI1YhVDujPWnfpJ2r-mTNCyt-tsDH4ZubJBYXTNRitAguiKxK8Vw79D7QGxiOJMJ58row7AsusV8OTNW2Wd_gUWjiE-HbqGQWlZ1hnNPOPLO5CQSVfaRGfAysLLG6rUe3aSLfxxBdCRLxJKHGxrNs1me7ObSFn9v1QavwGAqb8AtyvqMj5r184\/w480-h640\/20220515_155953.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese four shade edits are compact and ideal for travel. There are brights available, but as basic bitch, I just picked one of the more neutral ones -Love You A Latte.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou get a mix of smooth mattes and popping metallics that let you create a range of day to night looks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe finish on these shadows is incredible and at only £4.00 it's easy to see why these have won awards - the very best in affordable makeup.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELash It Loud Mascara\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj1p4GWr5ecNYIf9JEOV-lXR9BHk4DlsFb_TL3-b6VOR8GXFRVsIXBjX4lvrGILhNY3BiCt-1kVBOxEgqvNdwTl7uFTroJY0_Hv3AFSkfslZTOz1rHs8HfnsHjQhbr3eMQTkiQMt67mD-lFp2PCP5KifrHoiDw5GrfWVRrJe33UaYw6jbAaB_uOucA\/s3715\/20220515_155453.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F Lash It Loud Mascara review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"3715\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj1p4GWr5ecNYIf9JEOV-lXR9BHk4DlsFb_TL3-b6VOR8GXFRVsIXBjX4lvrGILhNY3BiCt-1kVBOxEgqvNdwTl7uFTroJY0_Hv3AFSkfslZTOz1rHs8HfnsHjQhbr3eMQTkiQMt67mD-lFp2PCP5KifrHoiDw5GrfWVRrJe33UaYw6jbAaB_uOucA\/w640-h516\/20220515_155453.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause I wear lash extensions, I only use mascara on the inner corners and bottom lashes -so I only ever purchase the mini sizes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis mascara has one of the flexible silicone brushes that catches each lash cleanly. It has horizontal and vertical bristles which makes it fantastic at getting into the corners and bottom lashes I need it for.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt doesn't transfer or smudge and delivers separation and length really well. The ideal low cost mascara for me.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EStay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgt2fEmbq_dyKy6EcA7XvMG9aYeCAcTHK7-VP-pgHxs0YX93pvf1sYBdDwxAj1CM1sGHn4XWParW5O44VPIbjikgjZwF05eogFZEp4TF34WxEVOrDRKnfvA3IN96-BwuQQyh7kM7-Gy1tXuzQDb_Z9BJ76ucdIzC8XG5uhJdFLzPreJ7_dme4UhWtU\/s4000\/20220515_155626.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F makeup review, budget makeup, drugstore makeup routine, E.L.F Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgt2fEmbq_dyKy6EcA7XvMG9aYeCAcTHK7-VP-pgHxs0YX93pvf1sYBdDwxAj1CM1sGHn4XWParW5O44VPIbjikgjZwF05eogFZEp4TF34WxEVOrDRKnfvA3IN96-BwuQQyh7kM7-Gy1tXuzQDb_Z9BJ76ucdIzC8XG5uhJdFLzPreJ7_dme4UhWtU\/w640-h480\/20220515_155626.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd finally, my makeup wouldn't be complete without a setting spray. After all, when you spend time on your face you need to lock it down.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis spray is also infused with green tea, cucumber and aloe to refresh and s
2oothe. It locks makeup down really well and the 80ml size means I can even pop it in my hand luggage for my travels.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI'm super impressed with Elf. Great formulas, highly pigmented products and no fuss functionality for a great price. Could there be a better brand for these times?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/1043921957364248941\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2022\/05\/spotlight-elf.html#comment-form","title":"103 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1043921957364248941"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1043921957364248941"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2022\/05\/spotlight-elf.html","title":"Spotlight | E.L.F "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnR7HTvwdEnp47k4P5-eXVvjR-9ovU6yWessetDbgSAyDepiepocKGvZO4i-JyZmd__GZFnYlKzeGkT_zvFYps-kSSqomZOtwLOToNvTeLEuZKHb3GWjCoNLEZtSxyUajj65ATih1ZBz4PMKmA5lYjoW3QqeqnqnxRyhl7g7mKrr5bGCQpXA9MGLA\/s72-c\/20220515_155424.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"103"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-5188055502177866519"},"published":{"$t":"2022-04-18T21:41:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-05-08T07:25:14.530+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Return Of The Work Wardrobe | Spring Edit"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiROV9FGq8JDSzWxCCLDFcKQvDmm6Pwl0AqMloO9peDIub3FrIvEl05nCEBDbpmSluhd21OJvwECASGpqWsmjJDfF3P8ldtl2gGYhkEe3fJfucskNdDbNVFlaffx3eOv1SjUhw71YmRiLtvE8oqSSYSIlYFqGS_Q0eAdU4vW23tB5iAKylB35E4N4U\/s4000\/20220507_155417.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3000\" data-original-width=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiROV9FGq8JDSzWxCCLDFcKQvDmm6Pwl0AqMloO9peDIub3FrIvEl05nCEBDbpmSluhd21OJvwECASGpqWsmjJDfF3P8ldtl2gGYhkEe3fJfucskNdDbNVFlaffx3eOv1SjUhw71YmRiLtvE8oqSSYSIlYFqGS_Q0eAdU4vW23tB5iAKylB35E4N4U\/s16000\/20220507_155417.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiAfvDdmy2AiuZ6fXTXUGZyEbaZ1mUuNdbt84aJg_IhJXthCv2b9zPgu5lO3g5t4ZXZWNqb_T5kVj-bSf6q8voxkoutedg7Daaj22AOIoRvsV8fGQiV1e3fp5iaH10-aR9ayEcIeaeHA8BCY82C2AHaoIS8zLZJHPZg1a6e0FdiAq0hYVdHhLthx-Y\/s2315\/Perfect365_1651942411793.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2315\" data-original-width=\"1914\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiAfvDdmy2AiuZ6fXTXUGZyEbaZ1mUuNdbt84aJg_IhJXthCv2b9zPgu5lO3g5t4ZXZWNqb_T5kVj-bSf6q8voxkoutedg7Daaj22AOIoRvsV8fGQiV1e3fp5iaH10-aR9ayEcIeaeHA8BCY82C2AHaoIS8zLZJHPZg1a6e0FdiAq0hYVdHhLthx-Y\/w530-h640\/Perfect365_1651942411793.jpg\" width=\"530\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGuess who has some new season loveliness to share?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThereâs been lots more sunshine lately, technicolour blossoms everywhere and it really feels like weâve turned a corner into spring. My life has also had some new beginnings lately, so it felt like time to hit the reset button on my wardrobe too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis edit is workwear focused. After a long autumn and winter swathed in thermal tights and polo necks, I felt a bit lost about what to wear to the office and work events now the weather has
2warmed up.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you feel the same, hopefully this edit inspires you to make a change too.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOversized black double breasted blazer | Zara\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj9jDAKTOF0zOVAvdtJKYyZmS0gTHWzvnoYfflWq9l03RQjsO5GM81odZKTofCGq_eCqHjvYsD0qqqkg5gzgDR_OsC53nJPnb69Rldl5sLbMz9rdHmVPnIMSZuQuJ7RpkAsZfDF5t5tPDwdZLATSta23hndYFJt-ihl1ePkBcu8Nd0Sx4p0Bsgl1pU\/s4000\/20220507_154820.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Work wear work outfit ideas Zara oversized black blazer\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj9jDAKTOF0zOVAvdtJKYyZmS0gTHWzvnoYfflWq9l03RQjsO5GM81odZKTofCGq_eCqHjvYsD0qqqkg5gzgDR_OsC53nJPnb69Rldl5sLbMz9rdHmVPnIMSZuQuJ7RpkAsZfDF5t5tPDwdZLATSta23hndYFJt-ihl1ePkBcu8Nd0Sx4p0Bsgl1pU\/w480-h640\/20220507_154820.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj3srdvEr0iIF9rMed5_06wT7r-Zr1m5H5nwaD5qthVuNLLJ6HJtBci0lfPThFfl_-Goml5stiDh6LD4BYChnHXGStzFBX3lIOamrxP_bBNBvr7PZ6exrPbmeTguYfeF1ICL0EbAl6b6Ordy3Ie9NREtGHyTV8mpUUikcK-pqipX75iliHjsmvZmL0\/s2924\/20220507171050228.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Work wear work outfit ideas Zara oversized black blazer\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2924\" data-original-width=\"2147\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj3srdvEr0iIF9rMed5_06wT7r-Zr1m5H5nwaD5qthVuNLLJ6HJtBci0lfPThFfl_-Goml5stiDh6LD4BYChnHXGStzFBX3lIOamrxP_bBNBvr7PZ6exrPbmeTguYfeF1ICL0EbAl6b6Ordy3Ie9NREtGHyTV8mpUUikcK-pqipX75iliHjsmvZmL0\/w470-h640\/20220507171050228.jpeg\" width=\"470\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHunting for this piece has taken me FOREVER.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA black blazer is a staple in any chic wardrobe, and although I have a few in my collection, what Iâve been searching out for a couple of years now is one that was cut quite oversized - but not too much - hit low on the hip and had that slouchy, borrowed-from-the-boys vibe, as all my other black blazers are much slimmer cut and quite cropped.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis type of blazer you can do the shoulder-robing power fashionista look in or just slink around looking all Parisian. Iâve bought and sold on a couple that werenât quite right and Iâve even tried to borrow Sebâs in the past, but that just looked TOO oversized. I think you need something that is tailored to fit narrower female shoulders so it fits just right there while being longer and more oversized elsewhere.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm so happy to finally own this piece that my wardrobe has been missing for the longest time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhite sleeveless peplum blouse | Zara\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhg7n_XHn86lWauZ6SWbMfjA9Yo8H6X6QiL-KHDjoA-TcD4EuQgC3KXZxn5EnZTF_pTQDs6x7yUgHTG_CdToXRUXomhyHY694bUdmQBvD_phAsRKNeZgYgC6ZtqrPqKRR66WvI9jhbaKmOfK4dBgY8Fp4W7h49NJQ4rxcbJ8klgOQH_YSXyXkDZGu4\/s4000\/20220507_154921.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Workwear outfit ideas Zara sleeveless peplum blouse silk blouse outfit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhg7n_XHn86lWauZ6SWbMfjA9Yo8H6X6QiL-KHDjoA-TcD4EuQgC3KXZxn5EnZTF_pTQDs6x7yUgHTG_CdToXRUXomhyHY694bUdmQBvD_phAsRKNeZgYgC6ZtqrPqKRR66WvI9jhbaKmOfK4dBgY8Fp4W7h49NJQ4rxcbJ8klgOQH_YSXyXkDZGu4\/w480-h640\/20220507_154921.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese days, pretty much all my shopping is done online. Work has never been busier, weekends are all about the kids and it's just not possible to find the time to go into clothes shops.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPart of me really misses Saturdays grabbing a latte at my favourite cafe in town and then just browsing. Because while Iâm generally quite a focused shopper who knows exactly what I want and finds it easier to get there online, sometimes thereâs nothing like the inspiration you can get from just wandering around and seeing what catches your eye.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis time, I actually went into Zara and one of the pieces I might not have seen shopping on the app was this lovely top. Itâs a beautiful sleeveless blouse with a high folded neckline and a peplum waist, which works really well for those apple shaped gals out there like me!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs made of such a pretty, delicate silky material with an embossed pattern and would pair just as well with jeans and chunky sandals for a smart lunch as it will work updating my office wardrobe.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EâLe Francaiseâ pink wide leg trouser | Zara\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgHj5LEqufsoZnxhWtT1ZJQElPqXtgUJWYgQ_uMywb8rENqdgVT-3u1QsJmKqavRLrPWt0-NBRbOmGZ0ZeLGbFDa4zp8rNPZoI33PjLlzqR0ULd6OCFxBP0zTEe9G2UQ
2Me0FqwUelbvNMZxdf4H7xbBM1iqkQuGo08GY7UcZL0ylFmxgyck7-hMuJY\/s4000\/20220507_155353.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Workwear outfit ideas tailored trousers Zara pink trousers outfit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgHj5LEqufsoZnxhWtT1ZJQElPqXtgUJWYgQ_uMywb8rENqdgVT-3u1QsJmKqavRLrPWt0-NBRbOmGZ0ZeLGbFDa4zp8rNPZoI33PjLlzqR0ULd6OCFxBP0zTEe9G2UQMe0FqwUelbvNMZxdf4H7xbBM1iqkQuGo08GY7UcZL0ylFmxgyck7-hMuJY\/w480-h640\/20220507_155353.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEha8MDzrm4P6U8cbGov9C_hZ2P_6bO7hGZX49WSXh0wSoqTWkHimtQMxbK77OwmqOk4wf2CBh6w5pvjHetSA4cwI98nJ3oVnUmdkyqqGSgPzejhWrhtyYGDxf56S0xM4J98VqGqr6Z0mH-a0ZQexWJ7lQPNQerM7NUF9xbbo4h4RrX3ENuq0em82gA\/s2912\/20220507170804271.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Workwear outfit ideas tailored trousers Zara pink trousers outfit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2912\" data-original-width=\"2147\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEha8MDzrm4P6U8cbGov9C_hZ2P_6bO7hGZX49WSXh0wSoqTWkHimtQMxbK77OwmqOk4wf2CBh6w5pvjHetSA4cwI98nJ3oVnUmdkyqqGSgPzejhWrhtyYGDxf56S0xM4J98VqGqr6Z0mH-a0ZQexWJ7lQPNQerM7NUF9xbbo4h4RrX3ENuq0em82gA\/w472-h640\/20220507170804271.jpeg\" width=\"472\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EArenât Zara on fire lately? Theyâve been my go-to for years, and I donât think you can do better for refined takes on trends and items that look high quality but at a reasonable cost.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECertainly when it comes to tailoring and workwear, Zara is a no brainer, so when I wanted to spice up my spring work wardrobe, it was the first place I turned. After falling in love with the powder blue, high waisted trousers I got from them a while back, I was determined to add some more bright coloured tailoring to my working wardrobe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm normally very very monochrome and neutral when it comes to my picks, but I actually also love a jolt of bright colour sometimes as long as it's bold.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese trousers really drew my eye, both for the shocking pink shade but also the wide leg and the fit that manages to be smart but a little slouchy too.\u0026nbsp; They pair really well with the white sleeveless blouse I picked up but would also work a treat with a black or camel rollneck in cooler weather.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEmerald green wideleg culotte | Zara\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisyoOu3KBaGMHIIERH4j-fveZSK9dE9oYqunWxf9jph99E_QpY7oFCT1OxvdEoiVFYZnuWyK6iNYxqSzbdHglxrN03bsGWF3OrYWy2GRt1SaLLld-ye1lW6Bq4_jVhFZJe9DUqTHG9t6JCxVv3sK0G9alStZwfGXVLMWYw9MyWMU9symtbiqUYz9M\/s4000\/20220507_155312.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Workwear outfit ideas tailored trousers Zara green culottes trousers outfit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisyoOu3KBaGMHIIERH4j-fveZSK9dE9oYqunWxf9jph99E_QpY7oFCT1OxvdEoiVFYZnuWyK6iNYxqSzbdHglxrN03bsGWF3OrYWy2GRt1SaLLld-ye1lW6Bq4_jVhFZJe9DUqTHG9t6JCxVv3sK0G9alStZwfGXVLMWYw9MyWMU9symtbiqUYz9M\/w480-h640\/20220507_155312.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEidw77xiBWtrHQpwT7WyxikzPzeT4ZjGC7weAII9EY0NfXdWV2eP4uCtCc4U5EknkbHYgCz5JBdpeT-2z4-l_Z9qzF8biieIrtxM41L07TZL3uYpyqrT2VSh-Ijhs5MbibQVQ-kitapgfBKyr6Rbva1ZTx_g4Klc_TmT9JOjsryukPg4lNCR0MTFqk\/s2994\/20220507170906846.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Workwear outfit ideas tailored trousers Zara green culottes trousers outfit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2994\" data-original-width=\"2147\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEidw77xiBWtrHQpwT7WyxikzPzeT4ZjGC7weAII9EY0NfXdWV2eP4uCtCc4U5EknkbHYgCz5JBdpeT-2z4-l_Z9qzF8biieIrtxM41L07TZL3uYpyqrT2VSh-Ijhs5MbibQVQ-kitapgfBKyr6Rbva1ZTx_g4Klc_TmT9JOjsryukPg4lNCR0MTFqk\/w458-h640\/20220507170906846.jpeg\" width=\"458\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe final piece I picked up in Zara were these fabulou
2s culottes. Again, a jolt of strong colour felt like just what I needed to wake up my working wardrobe for my new job.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECulottes are breezy but tailored, which makes them really good workwear for the warmer months, but I think they can also be a great transitional piece with ankle boots.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt work, a simple crisp white shirt is the ideal complement, but a logo tee and flat sliders can also work well with them at the weekends.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs well as freshening my professional look, Iâm also keen to work more tailored trousers into my off duty looks as well.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWatercolour print midi shirt dress | Mango\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7ItPZekbDBNnc-FQgVDkIROkYWboECmu2I34LNlHx38BXMkjagsxrh9Cqct-YRcv-sc7xcR5VQLWH2PBNK9-Fr2ETPdsNfYICO7vKQUQmlMaKmMUOQ7R18D3irEJE7xdJWM6ccnSZPFSamhTv5qqOcuGuOoIAf5kxSos_Brs5O6e015lan0eMvcs\/s2392\/Perfect365_1651942216392.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Workwear outfits ideas tailored midi shirtdress\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2392\" data-original-width=\"1920\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7ItPZekbDBNnc-FQgVDkIROkYWboECmu2I34LNlHx38BXMkjagsxrh9Cqct-YRcv-sc7xcR5VQLWH2PBNK9-Fr2ETPdsNfYICO7vKQUQmlMaKmMUOQ7R18D3irEJE7xdJWM6ccnSZPFSamhTv5qqOcuGuOoIAf5kxSos_Brs5O6e015lan0eMvcs\/w514-h640\/Perfect365_1651942216392.jpg\" width=\"514\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZMpavls7YTHEpHd5DGJ84PqcpdClQPTUhxkgSa3RGl6EA-QIIXbftNeFdtpLl-YzWJycZUdju6jhiE_NgOCD4VUldv2gWe0UmtupQlKzXFQDznYEcyKdjJBFCFNEV9jQlcgOeKIQjkHn3w983KdOyf3HF5w26xG9FWBAGMR8p35Kp1WxZVKOYN5o\/s4000\/20220507_155051.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Workwear outfits ideas tailored midi shirtdress\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZMpavls7YTHEpHd5DGJ84PqcpdClQPTUhxkgSa3RGl6EA-QIIXbftNeFdtpLl-YzWJycZUdju6jhiE_NgOCD4VUldv2gWe0UmtupQlKzXFQDznYEcyKdjJBFCFNEV9jQlcgOeKIQjkHn3w983KdOyf3HF5w26xG9FWBAGMR8p35Kp1WxZVKOYN5o\/w480-h640\/20220507_155051.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiEucHWsFbAlcV6IzeHYhk6ftQ1SntNxei-KT_WOt8e-tWydFEm4afmMXZkAomqrFsUBvLXDe9gFYEBnPlr6sZDueMrwulgC6e4mPWiC5zNkUrK6eT_BB9uiqkqXO1BWZl2mtvOD-K__6AdIr4rR1_uP_e7cCZD__KQm8o7_sv3DD0sODRA5Tygl3o\/s2905\/20220507171135924.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Workwear outfits ideas tailored midi shirtdress\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2905\" data-original-width=\"2147\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiEucHWsFbAlcV6IzeHYhk6ftQ1SntNxei-KT_WOt8e-tWydFEm4afmMXZkAomqrFsUBvLXDe9gFYEBnPlr6sZDueMrwulgC6e4mPWiC5zNkUrK6eT_BB9uiqkqXO1BWZl2mtvOD-K__6AdIr4rR1_uP_e7cCZD__KQm8o7_sv3DD0sODRA5Tygl3o\/w474-h640\/20220507171135924.jpeg\" width=\"474\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso treated myself to a couple of shirt dresses as well, which is an item that you can never go wrong in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor me, shirt dresses are one of the ultimate wardrobe hacks for those of us who want hardworking pieces that will work across the office and for home life, and in all the seasons.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlus, they have the throw-on-and-go factor that is so vital to us working mamas! No fuss, flattering and versatile - literally what is not to love there?!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve been wearing my shirt dresses to death lately, so I didnât he
2sitate to add two more to my collection. I fell in love with the super pretty watercolour print on this one, the mix of colours is gorgeous.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EâMontanaâ spot print shirt dress | Whistles\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjkhi3YuEa482YD6LlBKALAIFW4WsOZGgxdsHoga-eNYUlcMpGbNjafonwWdV-byaDYjs6v3u1rzH6ofC16nZRdkQV04J5TYi18Z3FEvvDLduFH26jPJb0EecFOv4hw31VRfEXLqo98zVpvgVwjmwXqLQ8vubG_5TPaH5fMxYuY5gKIZELt8zHgFHQ\/s4000\/20220507_155200.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Workwear outfit ideas office looks midi shirtdress Montana dress Whistles\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"4000\" data-original-width=\"3000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjkhi3YuEa482YD6LlBKALAIFW4WsOZGgxdsHoga-eNYUlcMpGbNjafonwWdV-byaDYjs6v3u1rzH6ofC16nZRdkQV04J5TYi18Z3FEvvDLduFH26jPJb0EecFOv4hw31VRfEXLqo98zVpvgVwjmwXqLQ8vubG_5TPaH5fMxYuY5gKIZELt8zHgFHQ\/w480-h640\/20220507_155200.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3nTI4PqcY6NY-suu6ty1hPzGGlqsrEvPMDR5rrC5y69BJsKVN6nxqsMo-qQSEQiwREHN4ZL2XovYir_HYbMS1qBF8MTP-p8PFQIbaeqFUwdTgqkCmogUi4sNy3zlu7ITWjrd8G3nimrHGnxXdeosks1wTjg7r_Tul3OEFv765vPb5FIQFA_hJs2A\/s2982\/20220507171012167.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Workwear outfit ideas office looks midi shirtdress Montana dress Whistles\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2982\" data-original-width=\"2147\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3nTI4PqcY6NY-suu6ty1hPzGGlqsrEvPMDR5rrC5y69BJsKVN6nxqsMo-qQSEQiwREHN4ZL2XovYir_HYbMS1qBF8MTP-p8PFQIbaeqFUwdTgqkCmogUi4sNy3zlu7ITWjrd8G3nimrHGnxXdeosks1wTjg7r_Tul3OEFv765vPb5FIQFA_hJs2A\/w460-h640\/20220507171012167.jpeg\" width=\"460\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApart from Zara, Iâd say Whistles is my favourite brand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe design is really strong there and the concepts are simple, unfussy and on trend in a really classic way that I think is a lot more flattering for those of us in our thirties and beyond.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis dress is a lightweight, silky fabric and it's short sleeved, so it actually struck me as the ideal piece for my early summer holiday to Sorrento as well as something which would really add to my working wardrobe as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinding those pieces that will work in different areas of your life is a great win.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHave you updated your working wardrobe lately?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/5188055502177866519\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2022\/04\/return-of-work-wardrobe-spring-edit.html#comment-form","title":"18 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5188055502177866519"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5188055502177866519"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2022\/04\/return-of-work-wardrobe-spring-edit.html","title":"Return Of The Work Wardrobe | Spring Edit"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiROV9FGq8JDSzWxCCLDFcKQvDmm6Pwl0AqMloO9peDIub3FrIvEl05nCEBDbpmSluhd21OJvwECASGpqWsmjJDfF3P8ldtl2gGYhkEe3fJfucskNdDbNVFlaffx3eOv1SjUhw71YmRiLtvE8oqSSYSIlYFqGS_Q0eAdU4vW23tB5iAKylB35E4N4U\/s72-c\/20220507_155417.jpg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"18"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-5882796819297549842"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-17T21:13:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-03-20T21:27:31.856+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"8 New Finds Making My March"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhHBd8wSOreHBtWWFmiC1RTKPz_Wwf6phg_HG40KXVPwnQ7mHiudcXj05ryFTaxKY5cKK3Xk5k0gL0SBZC_WBrKDdOqSop8KzRm4_aqK7fokV1BKfxKEP8-m8QigaZr8IlnXP5e6_sFtgD2p1ObPHE3bgdqS3KV_vetWF2TD-hSBeuqx5vDU_soYIo=s741\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blog favourites for March flat lay\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"741\" data-original-width=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhHBd8wSOreHBtWWFmiC1RTKPz_Wwf6phg_HG40KXVPwnQ7mHiudcXj05ryFTaxKY5cKK3Xk5k0gL0SBZC_WBrKDdOqSop8KzRm4_aqK7fokV1BKfxKEP8-m8QigaZr8IlnXP5e6_sFtgD2p1ObPHE3bgdqS3KV_vetWF2TD-hSBeuqx5vDU_soYIo=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd just like that, we were halfway through Marchâ¦\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI can't believe how little time I've had lately. My job seems to have expanded to fill every available minute during the day as well as bleeding into my evenings - restructuring the team has been intense and we're so short-staffed we just ricochet from one thing to another, with the weeks blurring by.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdd to that the incredible amounts of lifemin and all the kids' activities and the weekend are just as busy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes it feels like there just isn't a minute to ourselves, and my blogging has really suffered. Still, here I am, typing away on a Sunday morning in bed to share some of my current favourites making this whirlwind a little brighterâ¦\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EZara high waisted powder blue tailored trousers\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgfDMdvC9AF3UGh_wGtMQ83qXrDN6Ph9zoPjyRl03Yj8TJqs6SoKn-1uzOB5B03OKECS0N3WZxwaINuEiSLHf7EFKjH0nMxwQQ6XaQcgJtLKnyDBml21sGCTLCnfDvo25E70bpUqFma_HRo2-zPOhDpMUYXKv-Tr7Op4Ea4SVs464ZGvulavGbcZhM=s714\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zara high waisted tailored trousers powder blue\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"714\" data-original-width=\"399\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgfDMdvC9AF3UGh_wGtMQ83qXrDN6Ph9zoPjyRl03Yj8TJqs6SoKn-1uzOB5B03OKECS0N3WZxwaINuEiSLHf7EFKjH0nMxwQQ6XaQcgJtLKnyDBml21sGCTLCnfDvo25E70bpUqFma_HRo2-zPOhDpMUYXKv-Tr7Op4Ea4SVs464ZGvulavGbcZhM=w358-h640\" width=\"358\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjfLz3GV-VkZlNY8yEcvslY_G5mh1mOoYcjBiJgsVrhp9R5tGQbAhEi9dbaRpLCQkJZ_Zp_zjJ_wNdNijz6OC-uujHV0EADndDUtpGD31VU8mSegy_0g0ImX7rhMJYaHNq167r9YTOE_oNzeFFL_nj_HOfaL2rZZNQMePl_1V7Bx5eHPzNyjLhAQzU=s275\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zara tailored high waisted trousers review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"275\" data-original-width=\"183\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjfLz3GV-VkZlNY8yEcvslY_G5mh1mOoYcjBiJgsVrhp9R5tGQbAhEi9dbaRpLCQkJZ_Zp_zjJ_wNdNijz6OC-uujHV0EADndDUtpGD31VU8mSegy_0g0ImX7rhMJYaHNq167r9YTOE_oNzeFFL_nj_HOfaL2rZZNQMePl_1V7Bx5eHPzNyjLhAQzU=w426-h640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhkx4BkQrfBQaA11Yyx7LSo35gf86MwfN2sq17GBoqKadENtiWGMo0mscZCBls96S_Bsy0uQooOG1A035HTUXOwIf6ncDvtLMPQXUtWq-x8qA-Yfq3epY9e-YGU_TdPj
2xk670BdtZdmqMNE6ov03EPG8hpps-LWQauyUny-AGijV7OFlZI_nZQ7kGI=s1280\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zara high waisted powder blue tailored trousers review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhkx4BkQrfBQaA11Yyx7LSo35gf86MwfN2sq17GBoqKadENtiWGMo0mscZCBls96S_Bsy0uQooOG1A035HTUXOwIf6ncDvtLMPQXUtWq-x8qA-Yfq3epY9e-YGU_TdPjxk670BdtZdmqMNE6ov03EPG8hpps-LWQauyUny-AGijV7OFlZI_nZQ7kGI=w640-h640\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZara is absolutely killing it lately.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey've been my favourite for a long while now with their uniquely elegant take on trends, but over the past couple of years, they seem to be consistently brilliant at setting looks that are fresh, directional but also easy to wear. One of my first part-time jobs was working in Zara, and I've always been a fan.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the lifting of Covid restrictions here in the UK, our working lives have shifted again. Although I'll still be working from home a fair amount, there's a definite move towards going into the office more and after over two years away, it was time for a slight refresh in my smarter clothes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese beautiful trousers were the answer. They have a tapered leg and a super high waist, finished off with a wide belt. As someone who struggles to define their waist, this is a really good shape for me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe powder blue colour is my absolute obsession. I really love it for being so hopeful and spring-like and giving me that 60s mod vibe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's still cold here, so I've been styling them with a thin black or beige rollneck, but they'd look beaut with a silk cami or a simple white shirt when the temperature climbs as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBeauty Pie Japanfusion Genius Lift Elixir\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj6L0H2Cq5MoQeI7vXzdHcxdCucd96wx23Lvm61JuHl362C1bbGManFMEF1cDc0TE6Ofv3AKXLKeP1xYYWLQkEs5oYGJdsFjC9HS4B5yH3uIHtZnTrIbRRE7_uXFucBAG0c6hpb9TqxrOQV0Wb2Iddq3VY0Xmja6gaxc-vhBVxPkUSFeNZa7Olm1iQ=s4032\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Japanfusion Genius Lift Elixir review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj6L0H2Cq5MoQeI7vXzdHcxdCucd96wx23Lvm61JuHl362C1bbGManFMEF1cDc0TE6Ofv3AKXLKeP1xYYWLQkEs5oYGJdsFjC9HS4B5yH3uIHtZnTrIbRRE7_uXFucBAG0c6hpb9TqxrOQV0Wb2Iddq3VY0Xmja6gaxc-vhBVxPkUSFeNZa7Olm1iQ=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny regular readers of this blog will already know Iâm a Beauty Pie super fan. Their constant ability to come up with game-changing, high-quality products in sleek, minimalist packaging keeps me hooked, and Iâve discovered a couple more items from them lately that Iâm really enjoying.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Japanfusion line has been a favourite of mine since it launched a few years ago, and Beauty Pie have expanded it with new products.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis concentrated elixir promises an âinstant shot of skin magicâ that you can add to a toner or serum to give a more elastic, plumped and dewy look to your skin. Last year, this won the title of âUltimate Skincare Saviourâ from Vogue magazine.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ingredients? You have Jabara fruit, which is packed with Vitamin C to fight hyperpigmentation and give a glow, grape extract for a hit of antioxidants, âFission Yâ (no clue what that is but it supports the barrier function of skin, so perhaps it's some kind of ceramide) and a Polynesian seaweed extract that works like hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve found it gives radiance and lovely, bouncy feeling to my skin. Definitely a wonder product!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBeauty Pie Happy Face Extreme Relief Moisture Cream\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgSICqKevKC8h932SrR5awYpODlT3NRid-Nd-wGwxsPaPZyjA6J5ZmVwgJqknG57bVPRmdQxOedhnmWhcSLsc5Xl8o71JvFA3o-aUouMAuY4HTRIL_YVa9mUtQBVUYpvBqiaMh66aIkZSK7LaBJ8JoaLhMzkD9L-nrlnj3sgzAaN63qlkyDKZYbWlA=s4032\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Happy Face Extreme Relief Moisture Cream review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgSICqKevKC8h932SrR5awYpODlT3NRid-Nd-wGwxsPaPZyjA6J5ZmVwgJqknG57bVPRmdQxOedhnmWhcSLsc5Xl8o71JvFA3o-aUouMAuY4HTRIL_YVa9mUtQBVUYpvBqiaMh66aIkZSK7LaBJ8JoaLhMzkD9L-nrlnj3sgzAaN63qlkyDKZYbWlA=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the first time in my life, Iâve been struggling with seriously dry skin.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm normally lucky enough to have fairly balanced skin that doesnât react to much, and I donât know if it's the cold wet winter weather, getting older, or the fact that Iâve started using prescription tretinoin at night, but Iâve developed flaking, peeling patches on my cheeks and around my nose. So this launch was just what my skin was crying out for.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDescribed as being âlike a cashmere blanket for your faceâ, I love how soothing and hydrating this is, without feeling at all heavy on the skin. It's got a light, gel texture of bio-mimetic ceramides to calm down dry, tight skin. It feels like a cool drink of water, and will definitely be a staple for me now.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESteam Creation Handheld Garment Steamer\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhkNbEMY9qRFmjt32PplUTT8wkQUjGid1pyv-MN0m4lnUXiZuSlAhqDelyo0rcsk9scFPD6UIeV0Lzn2khfmKu0dy7yGOPJsUSHYhNOalGywOgbzyj7ChxW3tEyOCLasGwQRXfMdmvPEMR2VjmUiZx5pXqZdSlsq84PnAxF1cDW6AS98BA1Ytt0yts=s1500\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Steam Creation Handheld Garment Steamer review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1500\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhkNbEMY9qRFmjt32PplUTT8wkQUjGid1pyv-MN0m4lnUXiZuSlAhqDelyo0rcsk9scFPD6UIeV0Lzn2khfmKu0dy7yGOPJsUSHYhNOalGywOgbzyj7ChxW3tEyOCLasGwQRXfMdmvPEMR2VjmUiZx5pXqZdSlsq84PnAxF1cDW6AS98BA1Ytt0yts=w640-h640\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjnsHlrGd7HNNDaIkPfULyOqgDtf7edQycJ5_axhkx935KlUqSpPwN3YVORPp6Z5_n-kYuMBTblS-nh6hDUfE8sACjlx1lQ1FTov-sAJppqaEAA9k8Uk0J9m1f56u80KpjuyPXz71391P_Ln-dgeXovPCgV7AD7lJdY6F2TI86xQ8EOGNJDlhzcvuQ=s1280\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Steam Creation Handheld Garment Steamer review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjnsHlrGd7HNNDaIkPfULyOqgDtf7edQycJ5_axhkx935KlUqSpPwN3YVORPp6Z5_n-kYuMBTblS-nh6hDUfE8sACjlx1lQ1FTov-sAJppqaEAA9k8Uk0J9m1f56u80KpjuyPXz71391P_Ln-dgeXovPCgV7AD7lJdY6F2TI86xQ8EOGNJDlhzcvuQ=w640-h640\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow this might seem like a bit of an odd choice, but for a little gadget, it's making a big difference in my life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm fairly notorious for never ironing anything, and for quite a while during lockdown, it really didnât matter -\u0026nbsp; life revolved around leggings, workout clothes and pyjamas. With going back to the office and picking up our social lives again though, clothing wrinkles are suddenly more of an issue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have a dressing room on the third floor of the house where my clothes live, and Iâll happily admit Iâm way to lazy to carry my things downstairs to the utility, set up the ironing board and grapple with the iron. Being able to plug a steamer in up in the dressing room and g
2ive the outfit I want a quick going over is a total luxury.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite my lazy attitude to ironing, I really do believe that well-pressed clothes are one of those small, subliminal details that can actually elevate your look and make you seem a lot more put together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is a really high-quality tool with a matte black rubber finish and a design that is both easy to operate and great for travel. It heats up in just 15 seconds but is as powerful as a full-size vertical steamer. Itâs safe to use on even delicate materials like silk or velvet and has a run time of 15 minutes from one tank of water. I especially like to use it on my bedsheets to take wrinkles out once theyâre on the bed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou also get a combination storage bag\/heat resistant glove so that you can steam the underside of a garment easily. Steaming is also a brilliant way to freshen up clothes and stop having to wash them so often - which is a win for the planet. This tool is one of those small things that have a big impact. Iâm so glad that I finally got one - definitely never getting the ironing board out again!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERadley Hyde Road Bag\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg75XfLxIxOPSy_sy2edFIEs0pJcXW6vx_EzLtNn5H1IcthBt5-kYo8KANZwyXpUYBrOYIcgemtbyCOMxrhaM9FjkuYLBtT88qs5QvvVTcsaHlffkhQSzMwtQYi1K33ZzqTf8UppgLE7ZaNsnigiFbTuPf_Z9450akKuLbh_uXfV7yTaYaf3G8fVhQ=s4032\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Radley Hyde Road Bag review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg75XfLxIxOPSy_sy2edFIEs0pJcXW6vx_EzLtNn5H1IcthBt5-kYo8KANZwyXpUYBrOYIcgemtbyCOMxrhaM9FjkuYLBtT88qs5QvvVTcsaHlffkhQSzMwtQYi1K33ZzqTf8UppgLE7ZaNsnigiFbTuPf_Z9450akKuLbh_uXfV7yTaYaf3G8fVhQ=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgTkOHe72wytJSi-hqYFlB_BChvT6Y-1FQOdgi_O5jSFvrKQDqjncwuPLDsaxPT3wN2JclKoE8OwTuixLW6w3IzX35h9i3DVIUwrF1k8fT5YiO2sNI4FZUPdcuELS0R9xt2MWDWXag80KzruESU8YQ38c75rLpgtT8MZ2VsECu6VdIRcnPZSLUFswI=s4032\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Radley Hyde Road Bag review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgTkOHe72wytJSi-hqYFlB_BChvT6Y-1FQOdgi_O5jSFvrKQDqjncwuPLDsaxPT3wN2JclKoE8OwTuixLW6w3IzX35h9i3DVIUwrF1k8fT5YiO2sNI4FZUPdcuELS0R9xt2MWDWXag80KzruESU8YQ38c75rLpgtT8MZ2VsECu6VdIRcnPZSLUFswI=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm a total bag lady. Handbags make me happy in some satisfying way that I can't define, way more than shoes. It might be the fact that no matter how you feel about your body, a new bag can lift your whole look instantly. Or it might be something about organising the contents and the illusion of control this gives. Either way, I absolutely love getting a new bag.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt doesn't happen that often. I decided long ago that quality over quantity was definitely my mantra when it came to bags. I saved up and focused on building my collection of classics and I don't add to it a huge amount. And yet when I saw this design, I fell in love.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERadley isn't a brand I've ever bought from before. To be honest, I saw them as a little bit frumpy and just not my style, covered in prints of Scotty dogs. Well, times have changed and the line has undergone a definite shift to be much sleeker.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI loved the quilted design of this bag, which features sleek gold hardware, a rectangle shape, super soft nappa leather, a stylish top handle and a detachable cross-body strap. Itâs a modern and feminine style that would serve both for office days or going out to dinner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI did love it in the butterscotch colour with orange top handle, but after eyeing it up for quite a while and being unsure, I found the black version on sale and decided it was a sign from heaven to go for it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EChelsea Peers Bumblebee Pyjamas\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgItRH5GWDMcoauj0QgJq_7T7Xa8jHDVI7jm-OpC4pbnhFL-aWRPvWF5iPdR-jtgIy-P7XJ6UiOXetm1OZ9UnI746hd2zmXbw8NbwSufW6A-GNfUKhG5zHAKPS_0vqqXXzQOXA3RkaWtV8e5QhjZJ75LujCty22ScNavHfzeOmS03FqzYwbrVHeVW8=s2400\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chelsea Peers Bumblebee Pyjamas review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2400\" data-original-width=\"1800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgItRH5GWDMcoauj0QgJq_7T7Xa8jHDVI7jm-OpC4pbnhFL-aWRPvWF5iPdR-jtgIy-P7XJ6UiOXetm1OZ9UnI746hd2zmXbw8NbwSufW6A-GNfUKhG5zHAKPS_0vqqXXzQOXA3RkaWtV8e5QhjZJ75LujCty22ScNavHfzeOmS03FqzYwbrVHeVW8=w480-h640\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESpring might be feeling a bit closer, but there are still plenty of long, dark nights between us and summer at this point. So pyjamas are an absolute cosy must-have.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve been trying to embrace the long evenings with pots of tea and scented candles everywhere. Also, with working from home a lot, getting changed into my pyjamas at the end of the day is a useful way to create a boundary and signal to my brain that work is over and it's time to switch off.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChelsea Peers has beautiful matching set
2s to let you do this in style. I love this soft jersey set in navy with a metallic gold bumblebee pattern and piping. Itâs chic, relaxed and super comfortable.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETanologist 360 Spray Tan Mister\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj3qaTWiCHjoEwOGzWqDRUMzEQaX-6qKeIxngZQTgKzPpHVfo_036S4vYR39vh73al_fgaIAnaB8k9SqLbMsVGhI_MAIq7yxybpuoTvweyjODe4lWiym2JSAVBqKoOkCr-ZKXJ24Sl7pdgSCGzKKOloDUqKuy79ZCrzYa9nGLFLJIYqO1xy-XHcR4A=s2992\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Tanologist 360 Spray Tan Mister review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2191\" data-original-width=\"2992\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj3qaTWiCHjoEwOGzWqDRUMzEQaX-6qKeIxngZQTgKzPpHVfo_036S4vYR39vh73al_fgaIAnaB8k9SqLbMsVGhI_MAIq7yxybpuoTvweyjODe4lWiym2JSAVBqKoOkCr-ZKXJ24Sl7pdgSCGzKKOloDUqKuy79ZCrzYa9nGLFLJIYqO1xy-XHcR4A=w640-h468\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI am by no means a fake tan expert. For years, I didnât use the stuff at all. Now, I rely on a body lotion containing gradual tan for everyday, but if I have an event coming up, I will attempt to do a proper tan at home. This is going to make that so much easier!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInspired by a TikTok trend where people were decanting tanner into plant misters, this device promises a streak free finish because it creates an ultra-fine continuous mist that can be used at any awkward angle you like. Just load it up with your tanning water of choice and away you go!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI mist myself and then use either a mitt or a large kabuki brush to buff the tan into my skin and Iâm rewarded with a beautiful glow. A winter essential to avoid day glo legs!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EKitsch 11 Piece Reusable Travel Set\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiHTGQCLCuzXJGNy3O4xpFzeyMXK-UumvqjcbVx9YfnKw_xVPjfcUw6RwwshTQ57DhO59K_2OIWFcadvurVJ8nTbCqorI5qn-wKDjI1ENmtatyDBAwtwQnQr2FsRkt5OGbAlCj7ilC8cA-iRdBkUUwo8ttn99EkhFwL0-5aqlpTbzAIJBMP5fs2v8Y=s3639\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kitsch 11 Piece Reusable Travel Set review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"3639\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiHTGQCLCuzXJGNy3O4xpFzeyMXK-UumvqjcbVx9YfnKw_xVPjfcUw6RwwshTQ57DhO59K_2OIWFcadvurVJ8nTbCqorI5qn-wKDjI1ENmtatyDBAwtwQnQr2FsRkt5OGbAlCj7ilC8cA-iRdBkUUwo8ttn99EkhFwL0-5aqlpTbzAIJBMP5fs2v8Y=w640-h398\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt actually looks as if we might be able to go on holiday this year, and Iâm so excited. Weâve booked something for the end of May, so I treated myself to this reusable set of travel bottles. Theyâre BPA free and environmentally friendly, as well as being super chic.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou get: one spray bottle, one pump bottle, two mini jars, three flat pouch bottles, a mini funnel and spatula to fill them and a reusable travel pouch, and the set comes in either black or blush colourways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs a great way to avoid plastics waste and also travel with your favourite products, as the set is fully compliant with air travel regulations, so you donât need to worry that youâll be over the liquids allowance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHereâs to being able to explore the world again!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/5882796819297549842\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2022\/03\/8-new-finds-making-my-march.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5882796819297549842"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5882796819297549842"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2022\/03\/8-new-finds-making-my-march.html","title":"8 New Finds Making My March"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhHB
2d8wSOreHBtWWFmiC1RTKPz_Wwf6phg_HG40KXVPwnQ7mHiudcXj05ryFTaxKY5cKK3Xk5k0gL0SBZC_WBrKDdOqSop8KzRm4_aqK7fokV1BKfxKEP8-m8QigaZr8IlnXP5e6_sFtgD2p1ObPHE3bgdqS3KV_vetWF2TD-hSBeuqx5vDU_soYIo=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-8967257905831173256"},"published":{"$t":"2021-12-15T11:57:00.003+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-01-28T11:21:48.288+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"9 Festive Beauty Favourites To Make You Sparkle"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiUGf8A9i-H_IHkHwTy40B--47Hmob0RCS35-X80hrMU4TioYeMQKO9fgN1VPM8RndWnCNqDJCG2DHYHyfPM7VJbLEXdyGK6360hT5jeabGlqmcxnVL3qRSWSx_QL8MP5Gdd-HXMWfb8BfzXmOHQSrWgJCm3eiegCsFOb5Lyj75BAbP_UVtL5Ubnp8=s2980\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Festive Beauty ideas, new beauty products 2022, Fenty Beauty review, Skin+Me review, Chanel Le Vernis review, Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb review, Victoria Beckham Beauty Lid Lustre Chiffon review, Charlotte Tilbury Tinted Love review, Hourglass Le Stylo review, Physician's Formula review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2262\" data-original-width=\"2980\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiUGf8A9i-H_IHkHwTy40B--47Hmob0RCS35-X80hrMU4TioYeMQKO9fgN1VPM8RndWnCNqDJCG2DHYHyfPM7VJbLEXdyGK6360hT5jeabGlqmcxnVL3qRSWSx_QL8MP5Gdd-HXMWfb8BfzXmOHQSrWgJCm3eiegCsFOb5Lyj75BAbP_UVtL5Ubnp8=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EChristmas is a time when we want to look good and feel even better.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom spending time with family to seeing friends we haven't caught up with in a while - plus, all the extra parties and socialising, it's a season where we crave a little extra boost and some added sparkle to counter that midwinter feeling.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I'm sharing my thoughts on those beauty bits that are adding extra gloss to my life right now - a couple of old favourites alongside some newly launched items.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EChanel Le Vernis | Rouge Noir\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhRpJ7OfAjpPK4RbQv_jm9l-MVVX9w40gtxiBNio7M3J-INj45LeeaYp9qYf7t8YRPY8VkrOfr59X0-Gst0BEpA4q-gvD94-bRcYn4evMxJqke6pFpRflfRi-U4wVq3sSEBgzXKINECJgQ3pTQaMpPQ1XTOxEujDmwQeGNT07kh1_monKWPVWzpgkM=s4032\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chanel Le Vernis nail polish Rouge Noir review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhRpJ7OfAjpPK4RbQv_jm9l-MVVX9w40gtxiBNio7M3J-INj45LeeaYp9qYf7t8YRPY8VkrOfr59X0-Gst0BEpA4q-gvD94-bRcYn4evMxJqke6pFpRflfRi-U4wVq3sSEBgzXKINECJgQ3pTQaMpPQ1XTOxEujDmwQeGNT07kh1_monKWPVWzpgkM=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhe5T6DrKy0jCWgh_ecJ1GGXTXsvtXQqJZLdeOfPirAt2OMnMT5krGFWMl0k7qhfje47RCeMYiKub9iIQZHK-ha4bANrzeczk6s4Huqaz-6iS8VB-jrpkaOrdn_8u-qdWAPEuze93ebwvQQpVFIl_kJd2ciAq73yIASOsFCWmRA9WwZDnDCVB7h8XU=s3531\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chanel Le Vernis Rouge Noir review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"3531\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhe5T6DrKy0jCWgh_ecJ1GGXTXsvtXQqJZLdeOfPirAt2OMnMT5krGFWMl0k7qhfje47RCeMYiKub9iIQZHK-ha4bANrzeczk6s4Huqaz-6iS8VB-jrpkaOrdn_8u-qdWAPEuze93ebwvQQpVFIl_kJd2ciAq73yIASOsFCWmRA9WwZDnDCVB7h8XU=w640-h412\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome products become deeply beloved classics for a reason, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chanel.com\/gb\/makeup\/p\/159014\/le-vernis-longwear-nail-colour\/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAt8WOBhDbARIsANQLp977Izg4P-5DVNqOcEWNHpiyRYBrBQK14mEJ2GiYGt14ABJ3pt3Q370aAvpGEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChanel Le Vernis in Rouge Noir\u003C\/a\u003E is exactly one of those.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis sophisticated dark burgundy red nail shade is impossibly chic, of course. It's festive, but not in an obvious way, with a rich, glossy finish.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm not a fan of saying people get 'too old' for anything, but one of the things I won't do anymore is black nail polish. Rouge Noir offers a much more flattering dark shade for nails that can give a few vampy vibes without looking incongruous. It's the ultimate femme fatale shade and perfect for parties.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlus, the packaging is a little slice of luxe that makes me feel all fancy
2just painting my nails. A total must-have.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPhysician's Formula Rose All Day Oil-Free Serum\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgRk6HiifUjaEoxK1lMQzxsxk9uPCY5gJCWCe5-qa4pHY4S_hbnt0cgu_yh2h3LB8ASDw1qGjXLgLURzqWl_lAIotJNrDOwb1qWO9y96z2Mro6VnE3G6Bf-5ehBIJp18Kiul-pYFsYG_7sksw0zvT7N58I4GTI1hkdzWsYNd1hv1cRPpRSYG05EjJY=s4032\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Physician's Formula Rose All Day Oil Free Serum review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgRk6HiifUjaEoxK1lMQzxsxk9uPCY5gJCWCe5-qa4pHY4S_hbnt0cgu_yh2h3LB8ASDw1qGjXLgLURzqWl_lAIotJNrDOwb1qWO9y96z2Mro6VnE3G6Bf-5ehBIJp18Kiul-pYFsYG_7sksw0zvT7N58I4GTI1hkdzWsYNd1hv1cRPpRSYG05EjJY=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt this time of year, I fall prey to something I call 'winter face'. Do you know the one? Pale, puffy and pinched-looking.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomething is most definitely needed to restore a bit of vitality and glow, and I think I've found that something in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boots.com\/Physician-Formula-Rose-All-Day-Oil-free-Serum-10271947?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc-_-PLAs_HeroCompare-_-Beauty_New_Brands-_-UK_Smart_Shopping_Beauty_New_Brands\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAt8WOBhDbARIsANQLp96bzNrZd9XVjJ-ZCooovvtsqW5aoquDlsMIRyrgZzf38PQvT4wpm2IaAoMrEALw_wcB\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPhysician's Formula Rose All Day Oil Free Serum.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe affordable American brand is now stocked in Boots here in the UK. This luminous, easily absorbed formula is perfect to pop on directly before makeup. It's packed with antioxidants to protect and soothe - rose water, Goji berries and Kakadu plum.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt promises an immediate brighten and tighten effect, and I think it delivers. The oil-free finish means no greasy residue to deal with, and it adds back a healthy glow to tired-looking skin.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA great winter-worthy prep step to brighten up your look.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHourglass Girl Le Stylo | Lover\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhO3ECHOE1ImQrwmNoDLNncs4a9dDc6SiJZ6LIwvwIOtUKkGXwomXRSzbalhD7uMsf75z0GSnoNym2em4py_9KK3YhEwSkNIgBPY7S4-ut2glwEeL8k2XV8rFBCs6pAc9vzaOo2vE22StXh0LLHIv3rEr5VU9Qw2pLiHA4-SpPsCSZCAQ-EMRk24jk=s4032\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hourglass Le Stylo lipstick Lover review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhO3ECHOE1ImQrwmNoDLNncs4a9dDc6SiJZ6LIwvwIOtUKkGXwomXRSzbalhD7uMsf75z0GSnoNym2em4py_9KK3YhEwSkNIgBPY7S4-ut2glwEeL8k2XV8rFBCs6pAc9vzaOo2vE22StXh0LLHIv3rEr5VU9Qw2pLiHA4-SpPsCSZCAQ-EMRk24jk=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh5kvptf7a991VTRTPWt-duAc-AJSP7dPfLPW-6J6QibpzulPqUD5k6iATaGIDDoM69DM33Ca7UO6Lt-YvTfTcx5HKTgbPef4rXp9Ex5px73b6obpnlwQwlWdsRVXHpspHApsbHNqHJM4jB5J7lkcIpuTeuiuEx5L2eYCJhN1yI0v1Sud3w_oF3dL4=s2944\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hourglass Le Stylo lipstick Lover review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2944\" data-original-width=\"2208\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh5kvptf7a991VTRTPWt-duAc-AJSP7dPfLPW-6J6QibpzulPqUD5k6iATaGIDDoM69DM33Ca7UO6Lt-YvTfTcx5HKTgbPef4rXp9Ex5px73b6obpnlwQwlWdsRVXHpspHApsbHNqHJM4jB5J7lkcIpuTeuiuEx5L2eYCJhN1yI0v1Sud3w_oF3dL4=w480-h640\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat would Christmas be without a great red lipstick?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's the most Christmassy of beauty items, plus adding a dash of crimson to lips also helps to perk up your face and draw attention away from tired eyes. Win win!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe red that works for you is always highly personal, but I prefer punchy, orange-toned shades or more raspberry, almost pink reds for myself. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hourglasscosmetics.com\/products\/girl-lip-stylo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHourglass Girl Lip Stylo in 'Lover'\u003C\/a\u003E is my current favourite red.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBold shades can accidentally highlight dry lips, but this formula
2is packed with moisturising goodies like jojoba oil and shea butter to give a soft, hydrated pout. It has a silky feel with dense but luminous colour and feels really nice to apply.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also love the crayon format, which makes it super easy to get a precise finish.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EViktor \u0026amp; Rolf Flowerbomb EDP\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, feeling great means smelling great, and fragrance is so important for getting into a festive vibe - there's a reason that perfume is such a popular Christmas gift!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiE8YZQXfJmwnSwmqrjZ93pZ-iONtE2VCSlC5zSHcqvjlRXm3XH6eYmgzk5TecdqN5KYkX2eqgR67vDMHg_U2H9u59970Ul478l4dOz0QRE4cPKRIQ9T93Nb_u69xHBLWiuEt_arzUXgFSWUOJswZvBz12tZD76NyCd_1uF7TiDP9V4OBVJvwXaa7U=s4032\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiE8YZQXfJmwnSwmqrjZ93pZ-iONtE2VCSlC5zSHcqvjlRXm3XH6eYmgzk5TecdqN5KYkX2eqgR67vDMHg_U2H9u59970Ul478l4dOz0QRE4cPKRIQ9T93Nb_u69xHBLWiuEt_arzUXgFSWUOJswZvBz12tZD76NyCd_1uF7TiDP9V4OBVJvwXaa7U=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm pretty faithful when it comes to perfume and I tend to stick to a small handful of fragrances I really love. This party season, I've actually introduced something new to my lineup - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lookfantastic.com\/viktor-rolf-flowerbomb-eau-de-parfum-30ml\/12740376.html?affil=thggpsad\u0026amp;switchcurrency=GBP\u0026amp;shippingcountry=GB\u0026amp;thg_ppc_campaign=71700000088329915\u0026amp;adtype=\u0026amp;product_id=12740376\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAt8WOBhDbARIsANQLp95NRqX9N5hoPNk_rpZN65TF22MPViSfRwVzTYUEXp-CxXPOFJkMkiAaAjybEALw_wcB\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EViktor \u0026amp; Rolf Flowerbomb.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's been around for a while, but I started noticing it on a friend of mine. Looking for something new, I spritzed a tester on me and instantly fell in love, which rarely happens as I can be quite picky when it comes to scent. And since purchasing this and wearing it to my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/12\/mama-style-christmas-party-edition.html?m=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ework Christmas party\u003C\/a\u003E and a couple of other events, I've had so many compliments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESambac jasmine, black tea, bergamot, orchid, rose petals and more combine in a gorgeously feminine but punchy scent. \u003Ci\u003ELove.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFenty Beauty Cheeks Out Cream Bronzer | Teddy\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj0icUv21z0ZGayF-dyzVwV2PhlZo3rhVS_qp9bZoqV98ix0dA7ODD82-IyMpXAucd-ByyxnwtUufOhxz2ks8uMi5Ruuovz7LJgJvVvA7zVPgsNcOI2ZCBpsiYB8bi_ZbewoeRc_z1OBWAznbMDvYLizwHxTjmfihgIuaLuh7GDhR95kuH5fWitaIo=s2944\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Cream Bronzer review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2944\" data-original-width=\"1576\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj0icUv21z0ZGayF-dyzVwV2PhlZo3rhVS_qp9bZoqV98ix0dA7ODD82-IyMpXAucd-ByyxnwtUufOhxz2ks8uMi5Ruuovz7LJgJvVvA7zVPgsNcOI2ZCBpsiYB8bi_ZbewoeRc_z1OBWAznbMDvYLizwHxTjmfihgIuaLuh7GDhR95kuH5fWitaIo=w342-h640\" style=\"opacity: 1;\" width=\"342\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiH_4SinsLMIDjKQi95P0wxBVU_YhQD3u9lQAXeibhWENwCFI8aJpsLmxkrbHuTvQm0MiKRepYap8Gy8EVdaLgAhfAK4SBGxXScgkkYtFLolUQflfmXjUlwQaBfOYaSjMzAYn8uWvkAaz4Oqt3yDOwM0KKiyTp-ugFqMzDX8HrBDLW5T3H9KTDOsJ0=s4032\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Cream Bronzer review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiH_4SinsLMIDjKQi95P0wxBVU_YhQD3u9lQAXeibhWENwCFI8aJpsLmxkrbHuTvQm0MiKRepYap8Gy8EVdaLgAhfAK4SBGxXScgkkYtFLolUQflfmXjUlwQaBfOYaSjMzAYn8uWvkAaz4Oqt3yDOwM0KKiyTp-ugFqMzDX8HrBDLW5T3H9KTDOsJ0=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg7eC-8BxdXp-M84BGmBN4I1vkbCFAcsDACU5vG_yDiy610bVhy-ON9A8J7u1Ggx5B-gSKaege_BTQIgVf_QnePMhUCFqVmn0FzAOFOqKCs_zgQDC_R488zLFbO2tjzyQ7kBPatB15NZnOCeo9QLmEoydQhBVrC8dvN-AZXBWoKUttld1TEpPw8vzw=s4032\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Cream Bronzer review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg7eC-8BxdXp-M84BGmBN4I1vkbCFAcsDACU5vG_yDiy610bVhy-ON9A8J7u1Ggx5B-gSKaege_BTQIgVf_QnePMhUCFqVmn0FzAOFOqKCs_zgQDC_R488zLFbO2tjzyQ7kBPatB15NZnOCeo9QLmEoydQhBVrC8dvN-AZXBWoKUttld1TEpPw8vzw=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiAem1oXSoLRt2exE8JRacP7fOCXp3HHPWmVlQ0QtZXbJiTnJ49KxtkgtSzR792K4YtVUZh6AwE8iIfySQUgDYPzyERZ7ZE-CHlhqHFx9LgtVXY8yvCKHvcpHWSU3hXSy5q-924mnIJ2ienaY9L6ALUILxYMM-S24Zh3jBaFDyXmdCYrUTToYT2ZtU=s4032\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Cream Bronzer review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiAem1oXSoLRt2exE8JRacP7fOCXp3HHPWmVlQ0QtZXbJiTnJ49KxtkgtSzR792K4YtVUZh6AwE8iIfySQUgDYPzyERZ7ZE-CHlhqHFx9LgtVXY8yvCKHvcpHWSU3hXSy5q-924mnIJ2ienaY9L6ALUILxYMM-S24Zh3jBaFDyXmdCYrUTToYT2ZtU=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've also recently gotten to know and love \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boots.com\/fenty-beauty-cheeks-out-freestyle-cream-bronzer-10277946?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc-_-supplier_funded-_-(GB:GB)+Fenty+Beauty-_-(GB:GB)+SF_Fenty+-+Mobile\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAt8WOBhDbARIsANQLp94XZVo3tbZlRBA6xJUBF2AQ6zYSNoME41ncUiwMV2AO5s6ZdKKWrBAaAvI1EALw_wcB\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECheeks Out Cream Bronzer from Fenty Beauty\u003C\/a\u003E, which is only the second product I've ever tried from the line.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe bold looking octagonal gold compact drew me in, but I love the product, which is easy to apply and blend and creates a great looking dimension to the face. I also notice this is really long-lasting, which wins it major bonus points with me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis shade is 'Teddy', slightly on the darker side as I wanted to use it to contour. It has a hint of flattering golden shimmer to it but still works well to define cheekbones. A fab little party season product.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EL'Oreal Infallible Freshwear Foundation\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor going 'out out' or any big meetings and events, I've been relying on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.allbeauty.com\/gb\/en\/1086474-estee-lauder-double-wear-stay-in-place-makeup-spf10-2n1-desert-beige-30ml?utm_campaign=(GB:_SQR)_Est%C3%A9e_Lauder\u0026amp;utm_adgroup=\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAt8WOBhDbARIsANQLp97i5TybxovtDUk3zjs9JNOXRcQwrARS0mcCz7fgiWmVw5c_HRrSVkUaAvPYEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEstee Lauder Doublewear\u003C\/a\u003E for a
2while now. For me, it has proved to be one of the holy grail foundations, delivering truly flawless and budge-proof coverage. The one downside is the price, which means I don't wear it every day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhm-cv-ZUztbBkADNgDQCWzpSXFTb6PC2SnN8WBefANlfpU-74jq0mwYjrqUzT1oJE7Ul-Z1XiMrhwFjHbEh0rJirLUCckKIfuETCmcRSluaX73vVh3rxa8xrnsFzqJ0vi5OFimydcilmfahCVimbWEvxRZjshuxR6DGxXvVTEs1Lpw8dmj009hE_I=s4032\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24hr Freshwear Liquid Foundation review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhm-cv-ZUztbBkADNgDQCWzpSXFTb6PC2SnN8WBefANlfpU-74jq0mwYjrqUzT1oJE7Ul-Z1XiMrhwFjHbEh0rJirLUCckKIfuETCmcRSluaX73vVh3rxa8xrnsFzqJ0vi5OFimydcilmfahCVimbWEvxRZjshuxR6DGxXvVTEs1Lpw8dmj009hE_I=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo when the internet pointed me me to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lookfantastic.com\/l-oreal-paris-infallible-24hr-freshwear-liquid-foundation-various-shades\/11925001.html?affil=thggpsad\u0026amp;switchcurrency=GBP\u0026amp;shippingcountry=GB\u0026amp;variation=11925024\u0026amp;thg_ppc_campaign=71700000088329921\u0026amp;adtype=\u0026amp;product_id=11925024\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAt8WOBhDbARIsANQLp96uTfaOiAfHl08uVHgYS7Tha26SVU3bVMB40ulMLe0G8Mbx7E9IeeQaAnRtEALw_wcB\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EL'Oreal Paris Infallible 24hr Freshwear \u003C\/a\u003Eas a credible dupe, I decided it was worth a try.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe verdict? This is a brilliant foundation. I have tried the Infallible Matte in the squeeze tube and although I liked the coverage, it was also very chalky and settled into all my fine lines. This new version is literally a breath of fresh air.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike Doublewear, it's very liquid and runny but the coverage is excellent - not too heavy but still strong. It's a 'your skin but better' situation. The staying power is also excellent, easily clearing a full day, and transfer and water proof.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor me, this is a truly credible alternative to Doublewear for a third of the price, and a great discovery.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgNIrKi8NRfgOnVH2MH11JazbvXp_k0_8I5YQ4nXpIRxWFec6oiYE6mFoiHs6jpkmIFpdjdPDuTHdNEZvK-UQQkKPAUWSj8wx-89VBv15OfMaTdYbY4zdi1iGvuIF-HL_mHC2GYRxrdAUzmYexD4Le2R5CAu_Kw3da_HMDQJnIaarY8LzhVW5AILqs=s3547\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Beauty Lid Lustre Chiffon review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"3547\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgNIrKi8NRfgOnVH2MH11JazbvXp_k0_8I5YQ4nXpIRxWFec6oiYE6mFoiHs6jpkmIFpdjdPDuTHdNEZvK-UQQkKPAUWSj8wx-89VBv15OfMaTdYbY4zdi1iGvuIF-HL_mHC2GYRxrdAUzmYexD4Le2R5CAu_Kw3da_HMDQJnIaarY8LzhVW5AILqs=w640-h410\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVictoria Beckham Beauty Lid Lustre | Chiffon\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've spoken about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/11\/spotlight-victoria-beckham-beauty.html?m=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy love for Victoria Beckham Beauty recently\u003C\/a\u003E, and when two new shades of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cultbeauty.co.uk\/victoria-beckham-beauty-lid-lustre\/13323831.html?affil=thggpsad\u0026amp;switchcurrency=GBP\u0026amp;shippingcountry=GB\u0026amp;variation=13323833\u0026amp;affil=thggps\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAt8WOBhDbARIsANQLp955lZyzlDIOEybgRUNZK058tg2lN65oEdvynJqKgsdaTULMAezmJVkaArdOEALw_wcB\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELid Lustre\u003C\/a\u003E launched this month, I couldn't resist trying one.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E'Chiffon' is described as a reflective champagne tone with gold and multicolour pearl. I thought it was the ideal shade to do amped-up, party ready lids that were still nude enough to go with red lips, which I tend to wear a lot more at this time of year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese pots of shadow are super soft, but add high shine brilliance that make an eye look pop. They are all infused with different crystals, this shade with Clear Quartz to apparently promote clear thinking and energy. I don't know if that's really true or not, but when I went to my work Christmas party I
2sensibly left fairly early despite the free bar, so perhaps there is something in it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI don't think this shade lasts as well as 'Mink', which is the first one I purchased, but it's very wearable and on the subtle side of glamour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECharlotte Tilbury Tinted Love | Santa Euphoria\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiUzwcIt3uE_6FiUZYOv3IkK1Wry07LAB42TgZYrvjwzBggPbJLrG8StuQnOCB3TJDu2v0xAKe-O0RAMHbvbJ31vlK8KOWkd72BMPPi_HU6lCIx0nXsqbIQMa8dZ7OMRwWMSuV4UPguCbACDAZRf4RKM1AIU1GlLLkhs7mwGCoA9O3g-26F4vjSfdg=s4032\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Charlotte Tilbury Tinted Love review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiUzwcIt3uE_6FiUZYOv3IkK1Wry07LAB42TgZYrvjwzBggPbJLrG8StuQnOCB3TJDu2v0xAKe-O0RAMHbvbJ31vlK8KOWkd72BMPPi_HU6lCIx0nXsqbIQMa8dZ7OMRwWMSuV4UPguCbACDAZRf4RKM1AIU1GlLLkhs7mwGCoA9O3g-26F4vjSfdg=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEijC2tX_rz7C4cpJQhi94fckI5c5LiXTT2ltf52scPFqQPvISnvcJvAEa0FSUu_cD6gokEAUgO944THNuHTPT5WXsT6NBA1c1-BvVh3C7mZ6Tv3eunENaLuKIfm5f4L-4Bup3Zg8lo4UK4T5pGqElI1J2mnZLrW_pfj5CxswMssig9telQcDoq0Oj4=s2470\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Charlotte Tilbury Tinted Love review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2470\" data-original-width=\"2268\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEijC2tX_rz7C4cpJQhi94fckI5c5LiXTT2ltf52scPFqQPvISnvcJvAEa0FSUu_cD6gokEAUgO944THNuHTPT5WXsT6NBA1c1-BvVh3C7mZ6Tv3eunENaLuKIfm5f4L-4Bup3Zg8lo4UK4T5pGqElI1J2mnZLrW_pfj5CxswMssig9telQcDoq0Oj4=w588-h640\" width=\"588\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm always interested in products that multi-task, so I've been wanting to try \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charlottetilbury.com\/uk\/product\/tinted-love-lip-cheek-tint-santa-euphoria\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECharlotte Tilbury Tinted Love\u003C\/a\u003E for a while now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of my all time favourite brands, CT can always be relied upon to bring the glamour, but also to create things that make it easy, like their brilliant Colour Chameleon crayons or the legendary lip liners (still the best I've ever tried).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis lip and cheek tint promised a sheer wash of colour infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin smoothing vitamin E, and it's a great product for adding a quick and low-key flush for natural look days.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESkin + Me Custom Daily Doser\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgD-oOYifK7uUOU1Fomvce1eKli7CJcK7n4-NfNJxZYrbyHQzD6e_sCfMEAIcqRn9_tLHe6-jBims7vE_lxZJvH-cFN1__xNjK7U6ClVb0FPP7Epu3_Qx3RSjaxzJjI2OEMSrQbWRj9naFaX25XTKJDBZ16aRjQ0WPiyuXeAYEuYwCOhQUC3D2RHj0=s4032\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Skin + Me Daily Doser Tretinoin review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2268\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgD-oOYifK7uUOU1Fomvce1eKli7CJcK7n4-NfNJxZYrbyHQzD6e_sCfMEAIcqRn9_tLHe6-jBims7vE_lxZJvH-cFN1__xNjK7U6ClVb0FPP7Epu3_Qx3RSjaxzJjI2OEMSrQbWRj9naFaX25XTKJDBZ16aRjQ0WPiyuXeAYEuYwCOhQUC3D2RHj0=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt this time of year, skin definitely needs some extra love, and I'm big into giving your epidermis exactly what it wants. That's why I've been so impressed with Skin+Me, which offers customised, dermatologist-prescribed formulas at a really affordable price point.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFill in a detailed questionnaire about your skin concerns and goals, upload some bare face photos, and you'll receive a month's custom supply of cream in your \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/lp\/designedbydermatologists\/?promocode=GBRAND\u0026amp;lptg=a\u0026amp;lpv=1\u0026amp;lpn=g-1\u0026amp;utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_medium=cpc\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Brand\u0026amp;utm_content=\u0026amp;utm_term=skinandme\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAt8WOBhDbARIsANQLp94rUaJqBEDfZX2lhxJuAkWmzqWnd8K6aDY_8VV7WVA_IEGouUUCOy4aApLZEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESkin + Me Daily Doser\u003C\/a\u003E for just £19.99, delivered to your door.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been able to get prescribed a formula containing Tretinoin, a strong, prescription-only retinoid that is hugely effective for fighting ageing, combined with Niacinamide - an antioxidant that also fights lines and pigmentation, and Azelaic Acid to improve texture. Each formula arrives in a compact, fully recyclable aluminium tube with a mechanism that delivers just the right amount for one use with each twist.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlus, if you have any concerns or issues, you can access skincare advice from the site's prescribers. It's a really nice system and a great way to access tailored formulas and high-strength ingredients without the expense of seeing a dermatologist in person.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThese great finds have been giving me a little boost over the festive season - what have you found lately to love?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/8967257905831173256\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
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Every day I expected an email cancelling, but thankfully, it did go ahead in the end.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh_0EiwdVfdDbV5FeJtFdnDJZQlF77P61ND_znmCprmsrIsf-fF3I4T-HItAzEAJBvBzaiZRXy_VEdO3QQECIhMcn_n-8-JmXds1IDi673NVbuePzsUGVm5wCQx3IzDcFV_9_JjrLhDu0vDuSUdfzjs-oxcht1vRhRL3SJpNkFUqsJTeo3WluftMac=s2944\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas outfit ideas, party outfit ideas, party outfits for over 30, party outfits for moms, sequin dress outfit, mulberry lily, chanel J12 black, amina muaddi outfit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2944\" data-original-width=\"2208\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh_0EiwdVfdDbV5FeJtFdnDJZQlF77P61ND_znmCprmsrIsf-fF3I4T-HItAzEAJBvBzaiZRXy_VEdO3QQECIhMcn_n-8-JmXds1IDi673NVbuePzsUGVm5wCQx3IzDcFV_9_JjrLhDu0vDuSUdfzjs-oxcht1vRhRL3SJpNkFUqsJTeo3WluftMac=w480-h640\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiR1D1jDUPVfvXDmyTmNvwR9YvLNn3uaTcBaM2IXxC2PMnPJJNLJBcApXixHzy0XyDkpvQ7cuRiX0Ar39vGNT2RF7cNAjyhbiqwADzsrj8KSC2oCpSlkSnGFlQ4TrH56lz2TncjgvjPIATXhr07poBDQdesVXlowQWscGK2rCUoghY4K0cCsX3u91Y=s2944\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas outfit ideas, party outfit ideas, party outfits for over 30, party outfits for moms, sequin dress outfit, mulberry lily, chanel J12 black, amina muaddi outfit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2944\" data-original-width=\"2208\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiR1D1jDUPVfvXDmyTmNvwR9YvLNn3uaTcBaM2IXxC2PMnPJJNLJBcApXixHzy0XyDkpvQ7cuRiX0Ar39vGNT2RF7cNAjyhbiqwADzsrj8KSC2oCpSlkSnGFlQ4TrH56lz2TncjgvjPIATXhr07poBDQdesVXlowQWscGK2rCUoghY4K0cCsX3u91Y=w480-h640\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgYw0IdzbdY47Cn8rUFwfqtRlG44jGGTqgXL9CYwOBiMVWUWdMhi47d2TXuXaFMX1rILdXfdYaz0qzwtUFGQAVP-HCDttKoX5GaCPh3caoriyzXbGjv2ghr58MJLtRIg_OTFtuuoP1pSXk6vt0M08TgbFemf7hxCrXgz_SXtlTiEy0ogYXhD39kLpI=s2075\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas outfit ideas, party outfit ideas, party outfits for over 30, party outfits for moms, sequin dress outfit, mulberry lily, chanel J12 black, amina muaddi outfit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2075\" data-original-width=\"1532\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgYw0IdzbdY47Cn8rUFwfqtRlG44jGGTqgXL9CYwOBiMVWUWdMhi47d2TXuXaFMX1rILdXfdYaz0qzwtUFGQAVP-HCDttKoX5GaCPh3caoriyzXbGjv2ghr58MJLtRIg_OTFtuuoP1pSXk6vt0M08TgbFemf7hxCrXgz_SXtlTiEy0ogYXhD39kLpI=w472-h640\" width=\"472\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi1fck5j-gnKcPcqfNU25N4ywkMp8Hg5EYUu_oeUDXHFxUEN6hZYR2KCHnmgGvGh9pjMre614hViBfhMqya-7vYJ0Gn01z3Ycu6hKYuas9mw41C6rezXgvObmLz7vkyzpa1fjcbrN4zO2gDxzB0Sy97A
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2\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E'J12' black ceramic watch | Chanel\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E'Sally' black faux fur coat | Topshop\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe key to choosing the right Christmas party outfit lies first in gathering a little intel on the vibe. What setting is your party taking place in? What are you going to be doing? What is the company culture?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I worked at a university, the mood was quite low key and tended to be more about \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;esrc=s\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;cd=\u0026amp;cad=rja\u0026amp;uact=8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjK84qlq9T1AhU0QkEAHb3VBSwQFnoECBAQAQ\u0026amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sarahdeluxe.com%2F2017%2F11%2Fways-to-wear-it-christmas-jumper-day-to.html\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0z0_6hl86mw7r0Ri6JMF59\"\u003EChristmas jumper\u003C\/a\u003Es than dressing to the nines - but there are still \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;esrc=s\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;cd=\u0026amp;cad=rja\u0026amp;uact=8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjK84qlq9T1AhU0QkEAHb3VBSwQFnoECB4QAQ\u0026amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sarahdeluxe.com%2F2019%2F12%2Fmama-style-how-to-style-christmas-knit.html\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0nQA6bWsaFLUruaTLP7_AE\"\u003Eways to style your Christmas jumper\u003C\/a\u003E that are a little more edgy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr it could be a Christmas night out with friends where you want to get your glam on.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second thing to consider is your body shape. What celebrates your best features? When you look good, you feel good and you can focus on having the best time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDressing up can feel a little bit overwhelming, especially if you donât do it often- but the most important thing is just to have fun with it. Knowing the shapes that reveal and conceal in the right places for you and help to celebrate your best bits is a great strategy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs an apple shape, I like to choose cuts that show off my legs and skim over my tummy area to feel my best. This dress of dreams is literally perfect for me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe wrap style and v-neckline create a shape that draws the eye away from my midsection. The shorter hem length showcases legs and great heels. The covered arms with padding on the shoulders create a strong silhouette. It's pretty much ideal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also loved the fact this is an LBD (helllooo, comfort zone) with a difference (that megawatt sequinned finish).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe right dress is half the battle done. What else?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love to go all out with accessories - they can take a party look to the next level, even if you choose a tshirt and jeans. The power of add ons to completely change a look is one of the most interesting and unexpected elements of styling.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn day to day life, I don't wear heels very much at all, but some occasions demand them. These
2crystal clear 'Julia' sandals from Amina Muaddi are an investment piece that will work for every outfit, thanks to their clear design.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe sculptural heel not only looks interesting, it also helps distribute weight better, making them a shade more comfortable than a lot of heels.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ankle strap and clear spike details create that perfect mix of elegance and edge that really speaks to me (a former Emo kid now trying to be a bit more sophisticated!). They truly are my dream party shoes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdding in a simple and classic luxurious watch and a sparkly bracelet finished the look off. I also chose to carry my beloved Lily bag - mainly because it's one of the only smaller bags I have with silver hardware. But it's also an elegant and classic design that works well for any occasion. The grey leather works well with the black dress and silver toned accessories.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWishing you the best and brightest festive season possible whatever you wear and wherever you go!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/6635991025437991195\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/12\/mama-style-christmas-party-edition.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6635991025437991195"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6635991025437991195"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/12\/mama-style-christmas-party-edition.html","title":"Mama Style | The Christmas Party Edition"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhwemZzq5u9loV1FTX3WH0eqakeD6NTbu03BuAXjrf1zIAzqw86MN4y82wT1tRMIoGXcoPgEV9QAM0Ejt1_PaX0esFaXF_xxP4nrcOdWyAHQqxLHZkwh9yS7JBRAuQ-ktXHAMg6jhc0Xi2RHt6WZQFJuHiW6YQ7Duzy38VYeKRxjmbsL8mwjmCZclc=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-3481910347063181151"},"published":{"$t":"2021-12-05T04:25:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-12-19T16:20:14.903+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beautyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Spotlight | Victoria Beckham Beauty"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgCJ0gWqzCjiekU9oyhjSm2bprhM7VYKn1swy0Gp1W3k2DkLsMiXUO28lRCu1WMZWLp6mpFu_IfPmtmrNx4yPFqJSQmXv4KwvQS23ZlA8GggxDyi9mfNxtjzFp6_bLJtNj2K6eFLiPxBkS0zpwesjWkj8cNvvUWZB6DuIMXm1lwLqVqDuTEfKGFO3g=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Beauty review, is Victoria Beckham Beauty worth it, Bitten, Smokey Eye Brick Signature Tuxedo Bisou Pose, Victoria Beckham Lid Lustre, lip tint\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1853\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgCJ0gWqzCjiekU9oyhjSm2bprhM7VYKn1swy0Gp1W3k2DkLsMiXUO28lRCu1WMZWLp6mpFu_IfPmtmrNx4yPFqJSQmXv4KwvQS23ZlA8GggxDyi9mfNxtjzFp6_bLJtNj2K6eFLiPxBkS0zpwesjWkj8cNvvUWZB6DuIMXm1lwLqVqDuTEfKGFO3g=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESometimes we only recognise an icon in hindsight.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd if you happened to be an 11 year old girl in 1996 - like I was - then there were no greater icons than the Spice Girls.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey crashed into our lives on platform trainers screaming about girl power and pinching the bums of royalty. It was powerful stuff for impressionable pre-teens and I fell for them, hard.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom my precious copies of their albums to the Impulse spice world body spray I doused myself in, I \u003Cb\u003Eloved\u003C\/b\u003E them. And my very favourite of them all was always Posh Spice - Victoria Beckham.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps it was the fact that as the only brunette in my group of friends I always had to fill her part in playground dance routines, or more likely it was that her tongue-in-cheek brand of sophistication was something I aspired to myself. Either way, Vicky B \u003Cb\u003Espoke to me\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI got my hair cut into a bob and begged my mum for a stra
2pless black pencil dress.\u0026nbsp;\nOf course, a hell of a lot has changed since then.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe most unlikely thing of all was her successful reinvention as a credible fashion designer - one whose clothes I admired, but couldnât afford, although I purchased many a high-street version of her designs and watched her endless parade of looks with interest.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow comes a beauty line, which is much more accessible - and absolutely stunning. Itâs my new addiction.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnyone who is into sophisticated, ultra-luxe minimalism will find something to love in her chic edit of get-pretty products.\u0026nbsp;\nThe aesthetic is sort of like a mix between Tom Ford and Charlotte Tilbury, and the products are similar in quality and price to those two ranges.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe beautiful packaging alone is wildly appealing - and whatâs inside does not disappoint.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVictoria Beckham Lid Lustre | Mink\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEieYUKkN-oHwSVUvrzpVOBq6wsfSNDrC11Vv6RWAs8yAOMWglpQZ-2p9l0IBOfoq0sKptR11TrGj_pdZ1mM0UPzdhjHkMc2SgeuRfzzMB27dGvepT3KYjlrE_bt1qoSuliThSykh4wtUoL0YzF-l_e9aEDPIE2Jhgjkc2VXFKeyYI1zA4nX63Em2As=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Lid Lustre Mink review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1625\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEieYUKkN-oHwSVUvrzpVOBq6wsfSNDrC11Vv6RWAs8yAOMWglpQZ-2p9l0IBOfoq0sKptR11TrGj_pdZ1mM0UPzdhjHkMc2SgeuRfzzMB27dGvepT3KYjlrE_bt1qoSuliThSykh4wtUoL0YzF-l_e9aEDPIE2Jhgjkc2VXFKeyYI1zA4nX63Em2As=w640-h508\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgje2mlqNdDyNnp3G7UVHPEAFuZaPYQqzKBCHcTpn6wwfq3lCALHD9lvkKqkfgkPPPdd7yDNa1xlNmvqkkqzZCgPy17oSHjP6tg9MLOgKFU683eJiLclQXsljCs3XOLBzthajI9YwQRTmpmIqgYNvRa3mXSeAqC8eN6AStFtn6fCibp-0NctBTazT8=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Lid Lustre Mink review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1152\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgje2mlqNdDyNnp3G7UVHPEAFuZaPYQqzKBCHcTpn6wwfq3lCALHD9lvkKqkfgkPPPdd7yDNa1xlNmvqkkqzZCgPy17oSHjP6tg9MLOgKFU683eJiLclQXsljCs3XOLBzthajI9YwQRTmpmIqgYNvRa3mXSeAqC8eN6AStFtn6fCibp-0NctBTazT8=w360-h640\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was lust at first sight when I saw this stunning crystal-infused pressed powder eyeshadow. Itâs a real show stopper, perfect for the big nights out weâre finally allowed again and the upcoming festive season too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe formula comes in a range of absolutely beautiful shades that seem very carefully considered, from the golden âHoneyâ, to the coppery âTea Roseâ and electric navy âMidnightâ, but it was this gorgeous, moody purplish brown that really appealed to me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis will make such a dramatic eye look pared with dark chocolate brown shades. Major.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite its bold impact and shine packed finish, this is actually very easy to use, patted on with a fingertip for a blast of pigment, or sheered out with a brush for a finer finish.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis product is exactly why Iâm quite obsessed with this beauty line - itâs really unique, sophisticated and looks amazing, plus the way everything is packaged makes it feel special and worth the spend. I definitely want to collect this in all the shades.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVictoria Beckham Smokey Eye Brick | Tuxedo and Signature\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhj_PZdNBJwAOim9Zyu0uoDBfmPfNAFWSRGHcrPTbZH57PDFUhxckoejkE475xN-oiRC5laUBTLNHAYHrqDvCWHxXothxxdKlp7GrVMmBAv7
2HudX_YPYIOB605wKTOCWRpJpJ998m8YyPd9h6R4iZHS2u90JlNx336AJsgPETZPV-zqB3S1zQ8dup0=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Smokey Eye Brick | Tuxedo and Signature Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1486\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhj_PZdNBJwAOim9Zyu0uoDBfmPfNAFWSRGHcrPTbZH57PDFUhxckoejkE475xN-oiRC5laUBTLNHAYHrqDvCWHxXothxxdKlp7GrVMmBAv7HudX_YPYIOB605wKTOCWRpJpJ998m8YyPd9h6R4iZHS2u90JlNx336AJsgPETZPV-zqB3S1zQ8dup0=w640-h464\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjv_Sp-X1sprDlSIJpg4dHs7gMiBM4d2JCX1K3fCUeOR_F5bWndj0AG4umAdZ0Wv_O2OnI9-3PrX5J6XC7VJzTJVwbkQe4vNNQNjLMYY7q6Xhv_zUps17fqv5iUI1bvg00a0gjxDspVA1aX0s9FUMLVeXabPkzbLdeRHUKXsKPwOOhT_jWKR7s3e_0=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Smokey Eye Brick | Tuxedo and Signature review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1644\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjv_Sp-X1sprDlSIJpg4dHs7gMiBM4d2JCX1K3fCUeOR_F5bWndj0AG4umAdZ0Wv_O2OnI9-3PrX5J6XC7VJzTJVwbkQe4vNNQNjLMYY7q6Xhv_zUps17fqv5iUI1bvg00a0gjxDspVA1aX0s9FUMLVeXabPkzbLdeRHUKXsKPwOOhT_jWKR7s3e_0=w640-h514\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI absolutely adore these mini palettes. Carefully curated edits of shades housed in an extremely sleek and compact package, they really speak to me of quality.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love the fact the case is so small - slightly less than the size of a credit card - which makes them ideal for travel or slipping into even the most petite clutch bag for touch-ups.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd yet the packaging is weighty and feels super high quality with it's tortoiseshell design top and gold metal edging. They almost have the feel of something vintage, because you donât often find such luxe materials in cosmetic packaging these days, even with high-end brands.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheyâre pricey, but despite the small size, you do get a generous 8.5 grams of product packed in there (for comparison, the Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Quads at a similar price point only offer 5.2 grams).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe outer packaging is all sustainable, using recycled paper and no plastic components.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI opted to get the Bricks in âSignatureâ -\u0026nbsp; a range of wearable, versatile nudes and browns that would cover everything from a light neutral look to a heavier evening eye - and âTuxedoâ which is a grayscale of shades in a satin-matte finish designed to create Victoriaâs signature smoked out eye look.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe formula is soft and on the powdery side, which makes it easy to layer up from a sheer wash of colour to something a bit bolder with a few passes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on your application technique, you can achieve everything from a dense, blocky look to a very subtle smoke.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgUFvN8mb-yksS9UxJ6Xwma0NTovC22sAbkmC1JtCMGf-9WRcTa3dRYQGPh0noBeCtrYKZtjKT1CDil2nrIimom1xCdfQ6n2oUx6sMB_G1UVYbrDksIlxJ_nnEe1gqg91pSS8b7dPB96xeiWkyQZXRW5gco60eibmU-6qBB-NEEWkz8RYOqxbP1X8Q=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Smokey Eye Brick Tuxedo review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgUFvN8mb-yksS9UxJ6Xwma0NTovC22sAbkmC1JtCMGf-9WRcTa3dRYQGPh0noBeCtrYKZtjKT1CDil2nrIimom1xCdfQ6n2oUx6sMB_G1UVYbrDksIlxJ_nnEe1gqg91pSS8b7dPB96xeiWkyQZXRW5gco60eibmU-6qBB-NEEWkz8RYOqxbP1X8Q=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgilJUyN_ttd7XTg6CCTvTG1RpzMzwoCLFRGdM9120KGciiMS2l2HJYdv7KR7n24VogDef5oCimeoEN-IR1F-nRjB5E70SIBRlvGmOBKA6SLXLlwGNCc2Ht8q6aO3qVxtZawRI4i1kTtVBdlLdbhAmiorGzj2J5CZWQMRiwx3YNglnyTSygOQLRjj8=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Smokey Eye Brick Tuxedo review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgilJUyN_ttd7XTg6CCTvTG1RpzMzwoCLFRGdM9120KGciiMS2l2HJYdv7KR7n24VogDef5oCimeoEN-IR1F-nRjB5E70SIBRlvGmOBKA6SLXLlwGNCc2Ht8q6aO3qVxtZawRI4i1kTtVBdlLdbhAmiorGzj2J5CZWQMRiwx3YNglnyTSygOQLRjj8=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhIPmXpj0SFG7Y7YpQugSnNKMhgXC-pLY2U1NXz3Uvo5wkHpkztm7-_MRaFKiLNt_wHZLel6ufPpnRCTI6CyqMIDknJ2CnRL2pmMx6URSot8b2ftuYIsWpeWOtMSuJfpNhIRcuBDCmTfPaM9oyR9EH2Zrl_onsDoGGNJsC-hw0cGmUFi0I0ZMNd0bA=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Smokey Eye Brick Tuxedo review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhIPmXpj0SFG7Y7YpQugSnNKMhgXC-pLY2U1NXz3Uvo5wkHpkztm7-_MRaFKiLNt_wHZLel6ufPpnRCTI6CyqMIDknJ2CnRL2pmMx6URSot8b2ftuYIsWpeWOtMSuJfpNhIRcuBDCmTfPaM9oyR9EH2Zrl_onsDoGGNJsC-hw0cGmUFi0I0ZMNd0bA=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn \u003Cb\u003ETuxedo\u003C\/b\u003E, the shades are:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBlanc\u003C\/b\u003E - A soft matte cream shade designed to be used over the whole lid as a base or as a subtle brow bone highlight, as it has a low-key brightening effect\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERain\u003C\/b\u003E - A very subtle grey shade thatâs very neutral, not too warm or cool and works well as a crease colour\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENoir\u003C\/b\u003E - Iâd call this an âoff-blackâ -\u0026nbsp;
2 a deep, moody charcoal hue\u0026nbsp; that stops just shy of true black with a very matte finish\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFumee\u003C\/b\u003E -\u0026nbsp; A cool toned taupe shade shot through with an extremely fine silver reflect, much like the cigarette smoke I think this is designed to imitate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETaken together the shades are a beautiful blend to create a very grown-up take on the classic smoky eye.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe shades exude a certain sophistication - theyâre not shades a teen would wear. This is makeup for a woman who knows her mind and wants to avoid anything garish or bad taste.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj3yoMpLdv4IvisM0KJY1GMU0FJmg_FMRsGM8HyeDELnBJao1lQFchqdqcgkcvVG2-3xrEVQv1owQscIQ5WjHltz_Ipyd4KdmDYpt4TpRFsAkOikjcc9fk6lx8ySzgr88Rz5t1nR5H76A9yZ4_S2dNuNqF9p-dd_GsBrquvuDEU6HoEaYOQEc83jqY=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Smokey Eye Brick Signature review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEj3yoMpLdv4IvisM0KJY1GMU0FJmg_FMRsGM8HyeDELnBJao1lQFchqdqcgkcvVG2-3xrEVQv1owQscIQ5WjHltz_Ipyd4KdmDYpt4TpRFsAkOikjcc9fk6lx8ySzgr88Rz5t1nR5H76A9yZ4_S2dNuNqF9p-dd_GsBrquvuDEU6HoEaYOQEc83jqY=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhfUC9i3IfhHrGP5FFgGZTmAgw6XL5Duxgobu5VNtqoagm0XE1DzaPWTURa35sk5xRK_Rue6sT9zNZ8yOR7mOG-jd2w56AIeidmnOVU9ElV98SDo53qsoAtteIgeZg7N9GTNX3-7G2nrH9ZkdwgzEBsOpGL1siPwcFwl0YJP7nYun2q0cr67h4XIX4=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Smokey Eye Brick Signature review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1567\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhfUC9i3IfhHrGP5FFgGZTmAgw6XL5Duxgobu5VNtqoagm0XE1DzaPWTURa35sk5xRK_Rue6sT9zNZ8yOR7mOG-jd2w56AIeidmnOVU9ElV98SDo53qsoAtteIgeZg7N9GTNX3-7G2nrH9ZkdwgzEBsOpGL1siPwcFwl0YJP7nYun2q0cr67h4XIX4=w640-h490\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn \u003Cb\u003ESignature\u003C\/b\u003E, we have:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECami\u003C\/b\u003E - A gentle, warm-toned matte beige that can be used in the same way as âBlancâ in the other collection\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESlip\u003C\/b\u003E - A beautiful, brightening peach-pink that will gently wake up your eyes\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESaddle\u003C\/b\u003E - A deep, bitter chocolate brown ideal for using as a liner shade or taking your eye look up a notch for the evening\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESuede\u003C\/b\u003E - A rich, matte taupe ideal for contouring the eyes or providing a sophisticated wash of colour over the whole lid.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are really the shades I wear on an everyday basis, so itâs an ideal little palette for me. The shades sit really well together and can be used on a wet brush for a deeper intensity of pigment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâd really call this my âeverything paletteâ. It feels supremely luxurious to use in product and packaging and it gives you a range of options to create the look you want.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVictoria Beckham Bitten Lip Tint | Bisou\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhDMOMgS7JTMjRTzxcWlhBzDK2j4Vx8GBSt2DVkbp8se-y9ZCLRiwNK0EBU1SUe7exRPEp9OuwrPY8BpVVgndYcqW7Abu39tibn6mt6GBJO1h83K16wCHh5DQlj1IG679FIuuzddXlTWndUyKERKC9t0lNIxRu87LYB022mwVQYXbDO2SVkecNjEGI=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Bitten Lip Tint Bisou review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhDMOMgS7JTMjRTzxcWlhBzDK2j4Vx8GBSt2DVkbp8se-y9ZCLRiwNK0EBU1SUe7exRPEp9OuwrPY8BpVVgndYcqW7Abu39tibn6mt6GBJO1h83K16wCHh5DQlj1IG679FIuuzddXlTWndUyKERKC9t0lNIxRu87LYB022mwVQYXbDO2SVkecNjEGI=w640-h480\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjp2BF9-6GyoR4mG1Rzg_7VJ9mrCLTyGY2onSmtZ8A7OYQqoAXfcQGQehucAzviFBCTkgdyKkADTMsGsI6S25-6n0biQMPRlD17CKYKNRz3RIq1Z5k5985xM9cqataLc1CyWHZqWAN3E9EcCVfz32fCiTo0Bn0r5HeaGEZlZhuFbWZkZaXCLCAZTYY=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Bitten Lip Tint review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1862\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjp2BF9-6GyoR4mG1Rzg_7VJ9mrCLTyGY2onSmtZ8A7OYQqoAXfcQGQehucAzviFBCTkgdyKkADTMsGsI6S25-6n0biQMPRlD17CKYKNRz3RIq1Z5k5985xM9cqataLc1CyWHZqWAN3E9EcCVfz32fCiTo0Bn0r5HeaGEZlZhuFbWZkZaXCLCAZTYY=w582-h640\" width=\"582\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhZclPVFouj32wt7TBSS7ynbTle8LYA-7bf4lyX2HSLW-p7qyhTLd_qXNIyHxlTWZis7riiFNB6p29VudUWED6f622uTFlMO5fHrBm6wSOGris67Gm2FyhfgJzy7FWWWPO
2-IPNhBqyz2j-zH8ZX7kdWVX0jP28SD2csdcgZrHHrYqyZb0em1TP3Rhk=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Bitten Lip Tint Bisou review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1230\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhZclPVFouj32wt7TBSS7ynbTle8LYA-7bf4lyX2HSLW-p7qyhTLd_qXNIyHxlTWZis7riiFNB6p29VudUWED6f622uTFlMO5fHrBm6wSOGris67Gm2FyhfgJzy7FWWWPO-IPNhBqyz2j-zH8ZX7kdWVX0jP28SD2csdcgZrHHrYqyZb0em1TP3Rhk=w640-h384\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother absolute winner for me. Iâd actually been looking for a lip tint for a while - a sheerer formula that could give that effortless, French girl look I crave - and I kept coming across this one. In the end I had to give in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd wow, am I glad I did!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAgain, the packaging is stunning, with that subtle tortoiseshell pattern running across the lid. Something any woman would feel completely elegant pulling out of a clutch bag. But I also love the wearability you get here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe glassy stain leaves a really beautiful hint of colour on lips, and it also looks great on your cheeks too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe formula has a smoothing, slightly plumping effect that makes it really comfortable to wear.It contains squalane and hyaluronic acid to leave that hydrated finish. It never feels either drying or sticky - you just get a flattering wash of shade that leaves a transfer-proof, semi-matte colour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâd say this dark reddish brown shade (described as a ârich nude berryââBisouâ) feels very sophisticated - the spot on choice of shades is definitely a strong point of VBâs beauty range.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt would work for both day and night, especially paired with a fresh skin finish and smoked-out liner. I really love it and am set on collecting the other shades as well!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVictoria Beckham Lipstick | Pose\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjlkiaBXC_Ot7ipPDDu83lOXFLg0cGTDulUiqu7hUILZn7r4TmtNKU5gcn-FDZeCiWXrQ-rEpwJZvOIvFlKql2ZYgcR6NqGDA4ttaAif8qk2GJFIipWSroMMsyiuMl3A8jG5wjXK6OThE8RYP5GrX4csTtxxsnZdKFiLc5DEN7Y-Bx7upBQPw4d2rA=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Lipstick Pose review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjlkiaBXC_Ot7ipPDDu83lOXFLg0cGTDulUiqu7hUILZn7r4TmtNKU5gcn-FDZeCiWXrQ-rEpwJZvOIvFlKql2ZYgcR6NqGDA4ttaAif8qk2GJFIipWSroMMsyiuMl3A8jG5wjXK6OThE8RYP5GrX4csTtxxsnZdKFiLc5DEN7Y-Bx7upBQPw4d2rA=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiM5kb4QHUcTpnYkTZntU3n2zjrqRRwIpCxS4X6DMxSiybnGVYj03P66dn-C7-JG_s3CLCd-RXpZ6g32NmThhmaJQKOCgaSmogKIdcpkS1UPasze3sMjROdo97dBawpTeYbVMcR2c5yXb7ncEBRz10iqchhPxpfTuasN2DnwlTgKsDRpB-Cmv-5sFw=s2208\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Lipstick Pose review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"898\" data-original-width=\"2208\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiM5kb4QHUcTpnYkTZntU3n2zjrqRRwIpCxS4X6DMxSiybnGVYj03P66dn-C7-JG_s3CLCd-RXpZ6g32
2NmThhmaJQKOCgaSmogKIdcpkS1UPasze3sMjROdo97dBawpTeYbVMcR2c5yXb7ncEBRz10iqchhPxpfTuasN2DnwlTgKsDRpB-Cmv-5sFw=w640-h260\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother product I adored straight away (honestly, this brand has rocketed straight to the top of my all time favourites!),this refined shade of lipstick has been my go-to pick as we head into autumn.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA mid-toned mauve, this is like nothing else I own. Itâs like a really high-end take on a very 90s lip look, and I LOVE that!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a single swipe, you get rich colour, a beautiful hydrated finish and a hint of shine, all in a clean, vegan formula. I love the slim metal tube with the slight tortoiseshell and itâs just beautiful.\nI think you can tell it's complete love.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are the real deal - wearable, tantalising products that make you look good and feel better. Iâm so glad a woman who has long been a icon to me has developed something so classic and thoughtful.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPosh and proud, darlings!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVictoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner | Cocoa\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhgkym-P3uFD0Y2OTaVPgVbW0nVJ_ej7Z1Ux3QkM6eZYCMM8Ant5jWzpdp6mA3DNaNkhj-WikQKNRCL3ey9zFaamzUCwTwPcBtV_uLm5YWKKTOnbWpeX0OfWBk_1tXu_r-gguUgZttFQ4kkeaw0_bF4e6Ax843qD8yM16E19gAgMwW27AXff4s3JJQ=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Cocoa review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhgkym-P3uFD0Y2OTaVPgVbW0nVJ_ej7Z1Ux3QkM6eZYCMM8Ant5jWzpdp6mA3DNaNkhj-WikQKNRCL3ey9zFaamzUCwTwPcBtV_uLm5YWKKTOnbWpeX0OfWBk_1tXu_r-gguUgZttFQ4kkeaw0_bF4e6Ax843qD8yM16E19gAgMwW27AXff4s3JJQ=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhFoeRuVYh71-8myq0et1a5F4shul9b6Be259hI2Wbo0IBDpxYTdzxjDQmyeZcue8c45yZQ-8DAzIJdXGksiGjrIR-5bNZ7Sst7W4JqmHmAMrYVs6b6dNfrmx4IjNTOqnJPYejJc3F1h76X-DOcSctCnyp1KPqiQGJ4AzFlBYn8ZarPvS8jdWyr_i4=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Cocoa review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1152\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhFoeRuVYh71-8myq0et1a5F4shul9b6Be259hI2Wbo0IBDpxYTdzxjDQmyeZcue8c45yZQ-8DAzIJdXGksiGjrIR-5bNZ7Sst7W4JqmHmAMrYVs6b6dNfrmx4IjNTOqnJPYejJc3F1h76X-DOcSctCnyp1KPqiQGJ4AzFlBYn8ZarPvS8jdWyr_i4=w360-h640\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgPMeyFsB2OXArNfhfDPGfix_KMfPG21ros5MeaZUx38EPeRlapcZWRQpsWyVJXsyJzM8iPFmWQAS1_Abc_4STuELYP1Phlg14doMN5hIuWyfwOvwjc-fA1rsK7zyY8Sqf1g16JDGz2Wu7WIe-cMWYuSOwmYRfdOeonh4d2d0nbgVnwU8oscQjoAHU=s2037\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Cocoa review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1511\" data-original-width=\"2037\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgPMeyFsB2OXArNfhfDPGfix_KMfPG21ros5MeaZUx38EPeRlapcZWRQpsWyVJXsyJzM8iPFmWQAS1_Abc_4STuELYP1Phlg14doMN5hIuWyfwOvwjc-fA1rsK7zyY8Sqf1g16JDGz2Wu7WIe-cMWYuSOwmYRfdOeonh4d2d0nbgVnwU8oscQjoAHU=w640-h474\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrust VB to elevate the humble eyeliner pencil to something utterly lust worthy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor such a beauty basic, I often think eyeliner pencils are extremely hard to get right. I want them to be creamy and smudgy, but then to
2set to stone-like immovability. I want to be able to do a soft, smoked out line or a precise feline flick. I want them to be unbelievably pigmented. Moon on a stick, anyone?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELuckily, VBâs eyeliner offering covers all those bases, which is quite possibly why it's almost always sold out everywhere and I had to wait months for this shade to come back into stock at Cult Beauty.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo does it live up to the hype?\u0026nbsp;\nWell, its another beautiful product. I don't think I've ever used a pencil liner that goes on as smoothly as this - it literally feels like ACTUAL BUTTER.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlus, using the inbuilt smudger, it's easy to get that 'smoky wing' effect I'm obsessed with that otherwise requires lots of delicate micro-blending in of layers of shadow that I most certainly do not have time for!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only complaint I have on this one is that it doesn't set very well, so it's easy to smudge and also migrates around my eyes during the day, even with using an eye primer and a setting spray.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen used a certain way (highly smoked out) it works well. Or when I use a small amount along the lash line and then slightly wing out the edge using an angled brush. But add too much and you're basically going to be a smudgy mess.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo a little caution is needed on the application, but overall this is a great product for achieving a sexy smoked out look.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Verdict\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVB's beauty line is definitely premium in price, but the products I've tested do feel worth the spend.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe formulas are good, but it's mainly the super sophisticated packaging that warrants the price. Everything feels beautifully made and carefully thought out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love the fact they've started with a really limited range (for example, there's no foundation or concealer currently) as I feel like time has been spent perfecting each item.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also love the shades, which are sophisticated, curated and seem a step apart from other brands.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause of the price point, I wouldn't rush to buy every launch, but the products definitely feel special to use.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you love your upmarket cosmetics, VB would definitely appeal, and I will almost certainly add to my collection (I'm currently desperate for a red lipstick from the brand.)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe standout product for me has to be the Lid Lustre, it's just beautiful to use and the texture, pigmentation and shades feel unique.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI'll be watching keenly to see what Victoria does next!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/3481910347063181151\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/11\/spotlight-victoria-beckham-beauty.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/3481910347063181151"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/3481910347063181151"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
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I'm usually extra tired, run down and just wanting to hibernate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe show must go on though, and sometimes I manage to hit on a combination that is both snug, practical and a little on point. Then I wear it to death until next Spring!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgiMT6BlzyWZwuiXfZM0olDdRg9adyrSQw5pZOIC7fGzFvezYyY5FV0exU0Yr-qLYyZYq-nU2Q8TIdtWkKfhIhRvHsNGoCVEx_Xb4chxUnv6C5wfRQ-CPK6U0jHibqzlLGuAyxlNHV4cCR-oubkmNMapEOstuOepG1XHEJNWNRgtvq1tqVeZ5C11oY=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cold weather outfit ideas, mazi dress outfit, leather outfit, outfits for mums\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1687\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgiMT6BlzyWZwuiXfZM0olDdRg9adyrSQw5pZOIC7fGzFvezYyY5FV0exU0Yr-qLYyZYq-nU2Q8TIdtWkKfhIhRvHsNGoCVEx_Xb4chxUnv6C5wfRQ-CPK6U0jHibqzlLGuAyxlNHV4cCR-oubkmNMapEOstuOepG1XHEJNWNRgtvq1tqVeZ5C11oY=w640-h528\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhabF7LmIG96TbE78EKanfOIEGwAdqr7jPECIuiqWPtJtjq5TZ-iRb9eTze76-W0L57PBRfd8eak6MCHAjcpyYfIOxtswdrGSEhWFBom7xJ6Hbk86H4l9QEH5qWN971C4YYX1wBL97B_xm7Tp48ZQflQHB5FJeojwd5v69IXHYWFyJNObNw_vPZwvw=s1440\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cold weather outfit ideas, mazi dress outfit, leather outfit, outfits for mums\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhabF7LmIG96TbE78EKanfOIEGwAdqr7jPECIuiqWPtJtjq5TZ-iRb9eTze76-W0L57PBRfd8eak6MCHAjcpyYfIOxtswdrGSEhWFBom7xJ6Hbk86H4l9QEH5qWN971C4YYX1wBL97B_xm7Tp48ZQflQHB5FJeojwd5v69IXHYWFyJNObNw_vPZwvw=w640-h640\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhnoDXXjUJs-v2Pq82rsznCf5k6wnNmJTPou8WKQFJtl6KwPdh7hNxDZBfGUvfVP5gzHSN3uOhKYRYhqom3fdM4fJLrL9xly3-OuPXhY2meFiomh7jbbnvOLnaGErswAVFJfX8tH2cLw1kHlZ2cTc0WZCeOAwIANUunXC0fdW3cGKuV7LSTHTeRvw8=s1440\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cold weather outfit ideas, mazi dress outfit, leather outfit, outfits for mums\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhnoDXXjUJs-v2Pq82rsznCf5k6wnNmJTPou8WKQFJtl6KwPdh7hNxDZBfGUvfVP5gzHSN3uOhKYRYhqom3fdM4fJLrL9xly3-OuPXhY2meFiomh7jbbnvOLnaGErswAVFJfX8tH2cLw1kHlZ2cTc0WZCeOAwIANUunXC0fdW3cGKuV7LSTHTeRvw8=w640-h640\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhuLPE2u4Luec2ym2MNS3Z7DAhFzRM_7K5V3vH5-j2EeYSaYjYqQtyRJNGZm4wnKm421jVhRnZAws-6RcRBXKYj1Y4_SMEPKBVl_tWAVioJL2eiSYIQ4ihgfpUfhZPIhsiVBUZO2NUJw7L18J3w8jp4t5AqsSUh8mdKm3anZJSU19IaGEwAM9Cb980=s2048\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cold weather outfit ideas, mazi dress outfit, leather outfit, outfits for mums\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1506\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhuLPE2u4Luec2ym2MNS3Z7DAhFzRM_7K5V3vH5-j2EeYSaYjYqQtyRJNGZm4wnKm421jVhRnZAws-6RcRBXKYj1Y4_SMEPKBVl_tWAVioJL2eiSYIQ4ihgfpUfhZPIhsiVBUZO2NUJw7L18J3w8jp4t5AqsSUh8mdKm3anZJSU19IaGEwAM9Cb980=w470-h640\" width=\"470\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENude vegan leather pleated maxi shirt dress | Warehouse\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;
2\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBlack velvet Heattech rollneck | M\u0026amp;S\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBlack suede over the knee boots | Very\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBlack quilted longline Ultralight Down jacket | Uniqlo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E'Stockholm' monogrammed tote bag | Azurina\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ongoing trend for maxidresses over the past few years has been one I've really embraced. For a busy working mum, they are the ultimate throw-on-and-forget item and suit literally every occasion, from work meetings to school runs, drinks with friends and even formal events when styled right.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's why I'll never hesitate to add another to my collection, and this one had to be mine. In a soft nude colour that works across seasons, it features a buttoned collar and sunray pleated skirt, with the edgy sophistication of leather (the vegan kind!).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo battle the steeply dropping temperatures, I layered up one of my secret weapons. The thin Heattec under layers you can get from M\u0026amp;S and Uniqlo are a great way to keep cosy without adding bulk.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELayer them under almost anything to winter proof it. When it's really chilly I have one of their roll necks or long sleeved tees and a pair of thermal tights on under anything I wear!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn top I added another winter saviour - a long line Ultralight Down jacket. Again, I have a few of these in various colours and styles and they work really well for popping on under other coats as an extra layer that doesn't give you a really bulky silhouette.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI added a classic pair of black suede boots and my favourite classic tote and was ready to brave the\u0026nbsp; outdoors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/6006929193017007092\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/12\/mama-style-black-and-blush.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6006929193017007092"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6006929193017007092"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/12\/mama-style-black-and-blush.html","title":"Mama Style | Black and Blush"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh2wxrqyVZybAbOGpSzT6RbzTzILKCgQHSDDTPsbPLzxk5TU008EcC-36kUfLEwCn2pOhi32VzzIwmRImpMBEqvlDxp_5NHKVplBsqakaiaLSf9GuQchD0al0AddMBT_rabNsel-Qvb4calfYIicDuP23gx8mvs6sDnQxikNmSdU9ONhW2utBeDzAs=s72-c","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-4271282055596455938"},"published":{"$t":"2021-10-10T14:18:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-10-25T15:37:27.798+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Falling For You | Transitional Favourites For Autumn"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgmv5vQrBfgHkwie32IoDHmCiVB5o6rbq3ZloGJwQOjgtA0Nsy2RF0jaL7myw6CoJeFZko6-KeQ_X9tRT1PxBByOkxChY5pz1L_j-JtQ5fU7pnT-0qtpUVxiZgbLkWDyHMc6F2B3XLM4rjISBnQuZ64RB1BTyRglO1RNXq5do4C6gDjzX36pGvygOo=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Autumn fall favourites haul vegan leather dress teal cushions new beauty products\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgmv5vQrBfgHkwie32IoDHmCiVB5o6rbq3ZloGJwQOjgtA0Nsy2RF0jaL7myw6CoJeFZko6-KeQ_X9tRT1PxBByOkxChY5pz1L_j-JtQ5fU7pnT-0qtpUVxiZgbLkWDyHMc6F2B3XLM4rjISBnQuZ64RB1BTyRglO1RNXq5do4C6gDjzX36pGvygOo=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EItâs that time of year where thereâs a chill in the air, darker evenings and we get to dig out coats and boots once again.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAutumn is definitely a favourite for me - something about it feels exciting - and it brings the opportunity to swap out some high summer favourites for finds that are more suitable for the new season. Thereâs a few things Iâm really enjoying at the moment that I thought Iâd share in this post.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMisha Collection âClarissaâ vegan leather bustier dress | Free People | £115.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjkJXRz6qWAvr2Fb4dA5bBhDuQKVnsmExIC-7PjqsFKcLwPftKaMMFKn72OCiV7f89XniOIi88x92B3SfgjAZdezLnl4z-6ujlxizDVVEFQSlyZJXc7K4vDxf8qN1Ak-V4sclORfgduKCVlXdZm0kakXWF8Er77IMBsb5ajehal8LR9P1rbG59gpdc=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Free People Misha Collection Clarissa vegan leather dress review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1542\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjkJXRz6qWAvr2Fb4dA5bBhDuQKVnsmExIC-7PjqsFKcLwPftKaMMFKn72OCiV7f89XniOIi88x92B3SfgjAZdezLnl4z-6ujlxizDVVEFQSlyZJXc7K4vDxf8qN1Ak-V4sclORfgduKCVlXdZm0kakXWF8Er77IMBsb5ajehal8LR9P1rbG59gpdc=w640-h483\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh-8YoMH097LD7_BZsGTlOf5Ippmy3p9RvtSSm0tDX09Q0oFFOlDQCN1rYb57f1FOyct6V1JP175h3IcTlotJK9uGcqBiJg0jpHmygZA8xs3OriPGYKFFFL8sgGPkphLclAuNSjoxIRJcoKZZWBl3uNrtfGabFjy3px7Ow1s-al47Y7XOKAVtSgQXc=s1103\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Free People Misha Collection Clarissa vegan leather dress review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1103\" data-original-width=\"736\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh-8YoMH097LD7_BZsGTlOf5Ippmy3p9RvtSSm0tDX09Q0oFFOlDQCN1rYb57f1FOyct6V1JP175h3IcTlotJK9uGcqBiJg0jpHmygZA8xs3OriPGYKFFFL8sgGPkphLclAuNSjoxIRJcoKZZWBl3uNrtfGabFjy3px7Ow1s-al47Y7XOKAVtSgQXc=w428-h640\" width=\"428\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEik-ewye95U-60x8FnVTXDjeHJWXVWlxNxVKqwJsAaIlUWFfwpGRXcs5-JkQLJ-GfLSQegBVpwT-ZB4aa-OslnBAUMK77x_erqKf2F8t4LJwRb1JVWxnoeEDIqMOYIpqLXSLXwEiNPreR15ME8
2szo2c6s7XCMLKyw3O6dnNTtboWvdEyW3ho6_2pGg=s580\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Free People Misha Collection Clarissa vegan leather dress review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"580\" data-original-width=\"580\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEik-ewye95U-60x8FnVTXDjeHJWXVWlxNxVKqwJsAaIlUWFfwpGRXcs5-JkQLJ-GfLSQegBVpwT-ZB4aa-OslnBAUMK77x_erqKf2F8t4LJwRb1JVWxnoeEDIqMOYIpqLXSLXwEiNPreR15ME8szo2c6s7XCMLKyw3O6dnNTtboWvdEyW3ho6_2pGg=w640-h640\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of my very favourite things about the switch into autumn is getting to wear more of my favourite leather (or more ethically, vegan leather) pieces.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm a huge fan of trousers, dresses, jackets and tops in this fabric, which I think manages to look sleek, sophisticated and edgy all in one hit. In fact, Iâd go so far as to say itâs a key pillar of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2018\/11\/how-to-rediscover-your-style-as-busy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy style language\u003C\/a\u003E. Certainly, I know it makes me feel confident and more myself.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo when I saw this \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freepeople.com\/uk\/shop\/clarissa-mini-dress\/?quantity=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eabsolutely beautiful dress\u003C\/a\u003E, I snapped it up. For me, itâs the ideal transitional piece -\u0026nbsp; something I would wear with a white shirt or a thin roll neck layered underneath and opaque tights for work, paired with a white t-shirt and trainers for a casual weekend look or put with heeled boots and a clutch bag for evening. Itâs such a beautiful item and a wardrobe classic for autumn.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOrange Blossom \u0026amp; Chamomile CBD Oil | Trip | £26.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEieCTZ0_UJwo-fSzWPMX5F9vUohL6MkDVcpBWG0EtLpn8F6-XDh0WNsF9599tzhEpmrt7x_1XhJtsEXu8foDwD1udB0loA-UF6qi040VmFRh_m5TEB9KHmU7073DEVGWBl-csAMYgKtctiM17rF_1IjFVVfb_tKNA0Znd4sDhnz51rvcSXGvALCxPY=s1623\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"CBD oil, CBD supplement, does CBD really work, managing stress, stress relief\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1623\" data-original-width=\"1292\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEieCTZ0_UJwo-fSzWPMX5F9vUohL6MkDVcpBWG0EtLpn8F6-XDh0WNsF9599tzhEpmrt7x_1XhJtsEXu8foDwD1udB0loA-UF6qi040VmFRh_m5TEB9KHmU7073DEVGWBl-csAMYgKtctiM17rF_1IjFVVfb_tKNA0Znd4sDhnz51rvcSXGvALCxPY=w510-h640\" width=\"510\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHaving struggled a lot with anxiety over the last year and a half, Iâve gathered a fair amount of knowledge through attending therapy, reading books and listening to podcasts on managing fear responses and an overactive mind.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are a hell of a lot of big ticket issues happening in the world at large right now that can make it really hard to keep calm. At points in the recent past, itâs literally felt like all the secure foundations of the world have been rocked to the core.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EManaging anxiety is definitely a process and not something you can ever entirely fix - it's more about learning tools and coping strategies to turn down the volume on it. One of the things I read about for enhancing calmness was CBD extract, but I was a little sceptical - until I tried it for myself.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm not certain that there isnât a little bit of a placebo effect at play here, but Iâll take that happily if it means a better sense of wellbeing. And when I tried \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drink-trip.com\/products\/orange-blossom\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis oil\u003C\/a\u003E I genuinely found it to have a similar effect to the GP-prescribed Propranalol I had been taking to combat panic attacks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA few drops under the tongue are enough to just take the edge off that panic state. It doesnât erase my worries, but it does stop them controlling me and for that reason, I love this stuff. Iâve tried a couple of CBD oils but this one wins for me, simply because it actually tastes nice!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrip also make CBD sparkling drinks which are lovely. Definitely worth a try if youâre struggling with excess worries and low moods.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;
2\"\u003ETasselled mini bag | Maniere De Voir | £29.99\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjoe08Y9inNgvhidLpwcbZOQmRH0ycSOeQod8dm1dTrPFcPLtCquCEw4bOLOS59PYhmzHqju5FTwWbuJiL9SeSLccXi7SRRypKN5gt9Zj2bf1OM_DAufpK7u9OpdfJl9R1_TKel7C_bmQ6GCwmdDJjMufI4KVT7b7NuKjhH0BOVdL2QsY7Th4RvCak=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Maniere De Voir, tasselled bag\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1299\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjoe08Y9inNgvhidLpwcbZOQmRH0ycSOeQod8dm1dTrPFcPLtCquCEw4bOLOS59PYhmzHqju5FTwWbuJiL9SeSLccXi7SRRypKN5gt9Zj2bf1OM_DAufpK7u9OpdfJl9R1_TKel7C_bmQ6GCwmdDJjMufI4KVT7b7NuKjhH0BOVdL2QsY7Th4RvCak=w640-h406\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENew favourite label alert! Iâve been quite inspired lately by Maniere De Voir, who have an aesthetic in a similar vein to All Saints - dark, moody, and sort of âgoth lightâ but with a bit of athleisure mixed in. Itâs hard to explain, but Iâve definitely seen a couple of night out looks I love from them - think a shirt dress with a leather bralette layered on top or a corset top worn with silk jogging bottoms.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI bought a few pieces from them recently, but I especially liked \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.manieredevoir.com\/collections\/womens-bags\/products\/miniature-tassel-bag-beige\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis mini bag\u003C\/a\u003E. Itâs a micro size (Iâm old enough to remember going to school discos in the 90s with a mini rucksack, roll-on body glitter, brown lipstick and a choker, all of which would be massively on point now) and has a scrunch top handle and a tasselled finish that I really liked.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt also comes in black and a larger size, if you canât streamline! I like the beige colour as a balance to all the black I wear at this time of year.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGood Apple Skin Perfecting Foundation Balm | KVD Beauty | £29.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhT-lGb13r72XBPT7xdw3gKa9Qp6MIWF-ApAqKhdJQu6MrPPOMcWg5MACjb_v_3zRqLNe74bTYgWhxyZe2As7Dva1g5CGZOxrLokdI-Nz9QJIWPhaDwwhKus4JwGnqUBa4qOjl2iJaCH7RmXW0fAwggaoL-ztwiQ3mKvKwstQMklIkYWwdcS9x9caU=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"KVD Beauty, KVD Good Apple Skin Perfecting Balm review, new foundations 2021\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhT-lGb13r72XBPT7xdw3gKa9Qp6MIWF-ApAqKhdJQu6MrPPOMcWg5MACjb_v_3zRqLNe74bTYgWhxyZe2As7Dva1g5CGZOxrLokdI-Nz9QJIWPhaDwwhKus4JwGnqUBa4qOjl2iJaCH7RmXW0fAwggaoL-ztwiQ3mKvKwstQMklIkYWwdcS9x9caU=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiHpOdI-4oj9DxE3POlWZkuUJodZgWFey_SGQqKXdSn6nS7dn8ZUKo-PLQMpMpiBEJC_S-CJ03ZLad4mUNjBLFHDVs4j7jZ3Sl3P_cId7FgG0hzkLRT3aYApMNcWj3tZonqoB1s0ODrR6-JKwhpGfCklqZzxOXihQnuhPMqxHU2ixlNaEsnQBin52k=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"KVD Beauty, KVD Good Apple Skin Perfecting Balm review, new foundations 2021\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiHpOdI-4oj9DxE3POlWZkuUJodZgWFey_SGQqKXdSn6nS7dn8ZUKo-PLQMpMpiBEJC_S-CJ03ZLad4mUNjBLFHDVs4j7jZ3Sl3P_cId7FgG0hzkLRT3aYApMNcWj3tZonqoB1s0ODrR6-JKwhpGfCklqZzxOXihQnuhPMqxHU2ixlNaEsnQBin52k=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to foundations, Iâm pretty loyal. I tend to stick to a couple of tried and tested favourites, but every so often something comes along that I have to try.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boots.com\/kvd-beauty-good-apple-skin-perfecting-foundation-balm-10293347?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc-_-PLAs_HeroCompare-_-Beauty_Premium-_-UK_Smart_Shopping_Beauty_Premium\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw5JSLBhCxARIsAHgO2SeIkzA5oSZvfyTGurz3OMTvm7O0RS13jiwgpM6cNDZ608xBjO20X8waAoWGEALw_wcB\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThis foundation is interesting\u003C\/a\u003E, because it's both lightweight but also very full coverage. In my book, that makes it ideal for a night out, and the compact format (in this quite cool, clear compact) means it can slip into a small bag as well. Itâs pigmented enough to cover tattoos and can either be packed on or sheered out depending on the amount of coverage you desire.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe formula has apple extract and sodium hyaluronate to keep skin plumped out and fresh. It's also flashback-free for all you Instagram addicts wanting to capture night out looks. The compact is also fully recyclable (although I donât think itâs refillable, which would be even better).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only slight drawback for me is that it does settle into fine lines a bit, although if you buff a light, mineral based powder into the skin before applying, that helps. A good buy if winter is playing havoc
2with your skin and youâd like a bit of extra coverage.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBio Damascena Rose Otto Face Wash | Alteya Organics | £17.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgZeUj8oqY64o9zK2X8iIXlOJhyul5AYFtM8hniv6oIz3xZC80r7X3o3icRmFsBJJT-HX_d_9WieDzE6QDM-a7Y1ohQYt2TAYYIUbWcwLVjY7mxdUPc-xpxhDThxtsLga1uvcajS56CqWfzkn5OmEzWgFddZP-fWSgEpsTOA2iCncic3-9JtqFC7AE=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Alteya Organics review, rose facewash, calming skincare, organic skincare review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1487\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgZeUj8oqY64o9zK2X8iIXlOJhyul5AYFtM8hniv6oIz3xZC80r7X3o3icRmFsBJJT-HX_d_9WieDzE6QDM-a7Y1ohQYt2TAYYIUbWcwLVjY7mxdUPc-xpxhDThxtsLga1uvcajS56CqWfzkn5OmEzWgFddZP-fWSgEpsTOA2iCncic3-9JtqFC7AE=w640-h464\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne thing that is hard about the darker mornings is kicking myself out of bed at 6am to walk the dog when its pitch black and chilly. I persuade myself by thinking about the steaming hot shower I'll have afterwards, and it's treats like this sweet smelling \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.feelunique.com\/p\/Alteya-Organics-Bio-Damascena-Rose-Otto-Face-Wash-250ml?utm_medium=gen\u0026amp;curr=GBP\u0026amp;utm_source=awin\u0026amp;utm_medium=affiliate\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Genie+Shopping\u0026amp;awinid=22773\u0026amp;awc=22773_1634048108_a09321775ddded80d09f209f43157aa1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eorganic face wash\u003C\/a\u003E that make that so appealing.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIts a gentle formula that contains rose water and rose oil, which helps to soften, calm and hydrate my skin. Rosa Damascena is well know for the skin-improving powers it has to add a glow and generally improve dry, dull complexions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also Sweet Almond Oil which deeply nourishes dry faces and Geranium to remove toxins and balance oil production. This smells beyond incredible and the handy pump bottle makes it ideal for the shower.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECoco Rose Body Polish | Herbivore | £33.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjZ_F1D45dH_4bWoRTFJv5vUdIyeu-A3Fh1I-oIqov8yqTVW1GfqFzn00-B1zZE9JxLLgb2WM6unxSKbP5K0DRYdcf6cJX8Sh-FbdTo_buajz2OEYRaI8D8OVHj3aT5uyb5tE9W6yBjBKFw7oPIzOaa5Hb2jKwGBaN80bSLxl6IrQVFYGNWIBZpeyw=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Herbivore coco rose body polish review, Herbivore beauty review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjZ_F1D45dH_4bWoRTFJv5vUdIyeu-A3Fh1I-oIqov8yqTVW1GfqFzn00-B1zZE9JxLLgb2WM6unxSKbP5K0DRYdcf6cJX8Sh-FbdTo_buajz2OEYRaI8D8OVHj3aT5uyb5tE9W6yBjBKFw7oPIzOaa5Hb2jKwGBaN80bSLxl6IrQVFYGNWIBZpeyw=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDry, flaky skin makes an appearance due to cold windy weather, moisture-sapping central heating and thick layers of clothing, so a good quality body exfoliator is a must.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cultbeauty.co.uk\/herbivore-coco-rose-coconut-oil-body-polish-226g\/12535714.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5JSLBhCxARIsAHgO2Seyz9z5avRltasepP5Q0Zmxn6L74lPihhvF2S7bf8ajLpi6AxhCVWsaAsrfEALw_wcB\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emix of oils, butters and clays\u003C\/a\u003E works overtime to get rid of dull, dry skin. It's packed with more Moroccan rose (can you sense a pattern in the things I love?) to balance moisture levels and virgin coconut oil with shea butter to give a smooth, hydrated finish.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also detoxifying pink clay and natural raw sugar to polish skin and leave it with a glow - all vegan, totally cruelty free with no synthetics and fully recyclable packaging.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuch a great treat for a little self-care.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESupremya La Nuit Anti - Ageing Skincare | Sisley | £172.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh_7um9uKmTtNxKPgXUu145etE9h0qFo95r2BEAOvzRldGersrFVRhK6s1clhzxI0_TX3OdxT6n5C_SNIeUB6aOkktG3uXJlIXEeD6pp7Y3wfIV8UiiJh8znaGlFF3xKoLKklABt-kC-R3jeNRl6x1eUQQe1mE7yXdEKiRXuBJWRUV90NRrIc_MGf8=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sisley skincare, Sisley Supremya La Nuit review, Sisley anti-aging review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh_7um9uKmTtNxKPgXUu145etE9h0qFo95r2BEAOvzRldGersrFVRhK6s1clhzxI0_TX3OdxT6n5C_SNIeUB6aOkktG3uXJlIXEeD6pp7Y3wfIV8UiiJh8znaGlFF3xKoLKklABt-kC-R3jeNRl6x1eUQQe1mE7yXdEKiRXuBJWRUV90NRrIc_MGf8=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA good anti-aging formula
2is essential to fight that over-tired, baggy eyed look and I've been trying out this super luxe formula that is a mix of cream and serum. The patented combination of plant actives promotes a firmer, smoother skin over time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a very hydrating and comforting texture that feels extremely luxe to use and makes sure you wake up with the type of smooth, glowing skin that suggests the fortnight away relaxing on a deserted beach that we were all denied last year (and that those of us with small children never actually get anyway!).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere, plant proteins are used to their fullest extent to lend a renewed appearance to skin. And there's nothing better than getting a facial while you sleep!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELe Vernis 491 Rose Confidentiel | Chanel | £24.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat better way to signal the changing of the season than with a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.my-origines.com\/en\/le-vernis-longue-tenue.htm?color=491+Rose+Confidentiel\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw5JSLBhCxARIsAHgO2SfEEi-nG178lVxKPan2kV8Kz196K2o_AjgJHuam-OA9FqiqTNuhV_waAt57EALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew âitâ nail shade?\u003C\/a\u003E Iâm pretty boring when it comes to my nails and stay within a small spectrum of white, nude, greige or dark red a lot of the time, but something about this dusky tea rose shade appealed to me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgdk5EYG4hYIjtqm3rDKKowMvV_s5Z7AmGV0Kr8a8nXbky8fgJCTJsl_RyS-IOnIy8KMgEW3pOVQrZXmDdejSVZC3ksPJWSzYpN-BdNH5HrGURRufNEj6EpXAV3ge1BBg_Co_Mj1CNy3WPGQO3Z1Q_TQzPocy9IeEhY75wFvXjsRbB6Y2L0-we3IsY=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chanel Le Vernis review, Rose Confidentiel review, new nail colours fall 2021\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgdk5EYG4hYIjtqm3rDKKowMvV_s5Z7AmGV0Kr8a8nXbky8fgJCTJsl_RyS-IOnIy8KMgEW3pOVQrZXmDdejSVZC3ksPJWSzYpN-BdNH5HrGURRufNEj6EpXAV3ge1BBg_Co_Mj1CNy3WPGQO3Z1Q_TQzPocy9IeEhY75wFvXjsRbB6Y2L0-we3IsY=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgVNq0xHLHkZmHRvDuH3V9olw_5lstBXip3qrBFkwOg_pAPv2GbFPKVfiHOCv1MxuIbCyEhlxgEUBTQM4i-iWzAHZ7YKIxlq7WeRnCR8jBO80Y-mNAfFNXbX07V6cj7hCSN_6HOM0MFVQQDsG7fpW9tNrL2uYvsqlya9YY7J0MxqN_Tj3dxv-W4zuw=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chanel Le Vernis review, Rose Confidentiel review, new nail colours fall 2021\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1585\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgVNq0xHLHkZmHRvDuH3V9olw_5lstBXip3qrBFkwOg_pAPv2GbFPKVfiHOCv1MxuIbCyEhlxgEUBTQM4i-iWzAHZ7YKIxlq7WeRnCR8jBO80Y-mNAfFNXbX07V6cj7hCSN_6HOM0MFVQQDsG7fpW9tNrL2uYvsqlya9YY7J0MxqN_Tj3dxv-W4zuw=w640-h496\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs elegant and a bit vintage - I affectionately refer to it as âgrannyâs bloomer drawer pinkâ, but that actually looks current for right now. Chanel polishes are expensive, but they do last really well without chipping (Iâm typing this with the shade on my nails for the past two weeks and still looking glossy and relatively fresh).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also love the typically chic, understated Chanel packaging that makes me feel pampered just by sitting on my dressing table. I hunted around for a dupe for this shade but couldnât find one that was just right, so I went ahead and treated myself. A perfect little luxury for chilly days.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMidnight Serum | LâOreal Paris | £19.99\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgQXiRn5xBlW02A1Hl_CMkDLFC23M-tSaUHDdMNo9g8lSBhUPvuZi4xbHLj
270BQJI5ol0RMOixz7_EnqpMyklEofT1Z9USephDcIkiqZi0yEZuhKlgBpEeDi6N9yDgeZhG7ZIRsD22Rxwcr80wrqk2So8Dieynr4Z_8dOYhEqyLaPQeGzRw6l77T-Y=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"L'Oreal Paris Midnight Serum review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgQXiRn5xBlW02A1Hl_CMkDLFC23M-tSaUHDdMNo9g8lSBhUPvuZi4xbHLj70BQJI5ol0RMOixz7_EnqpMyklEofT1Z9USephDcIkiqZi0yEZuhKlgBpEeDi6N9yDgeZhG7ZIRsD22Rxwcr80wrqk2So8Dieynr4Z_8dOYhEqyLaPQeGzRw6l77T-Y=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDid you know that skin does 80 per cent of it's regeneration while we sleep? Thatâs why it's incredibly important to get your bedtime skincare routine sorted.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA good serum can support the optimum function and renewal of your skin, and thatâs the thinking behind the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boots.com\/loreal-paris-age-perfect-cell-renew-midnight-serum-30ml-10301413?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc-_-PLAs_HeroCompare-_-Catch_All-_-UK_Smart_Shopping_Catch_All\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw5JSLBhCxARIsAHgO2SfUuInfz9kDy96cMXxQXI8tqRK8qA_Bfwp3t1ijKA5-RxqtAztB1sIaAoVAEALw_wcB\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enewly-launched Midnight Serum\u003C\/a\u003E, which is designed to enhance a natural overnight renewal process. Packed with bitter orange antioxidants, nourishing Vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, it boosts cellular turnover while you sleep.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe result? You wake up with younger, brighter looking skin that is firmer and more radiant. I love the soft citrus scent of this and the attractive quilted glass bottle as well and have been enjoying patting this on before I hit the pillow, especially as the colder weather takes it's toll.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Shining Lip Lacquer âThe Queen Is Deadâ | Smith + Cult | £18.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgBykt_VuitR-lt2KGjEjs6ZHbHJIg0fTKFQ4TtSjsZSct1xmZIhJLs2MhJKMrWAHK_WR01ca-lP0ZWOsOAVzc_3-tvlZ2lDjSEQTQhZtfDDFi4mJ_mU_Lld04xoi83Iu7_huT4oZsUnFC_ItD6jUqCD2LDTLkoZS55q2dIG2s1cVnPK69OUCalfmg=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Smith and Cult the shining lip lacquer review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgBykt_VuitR-lt2KGjEjs6ZHbHJIg0fTKFQ4TtSjsZSct1xmZIhJLs2MhJKMrWAHK_WR01ca-lP0ZWOsOAVzc_3-tvlZ2lDjSEQTQhZtfDDFi4mJ_mU_Lld04xoi83Iu7_huT4oZsUnFC_ItD6jUqCD2LDTLkoZS55q2dIG2s1cVnPK69OUCalfmg=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgKzhcWYI6GsB0KKhs3cZ1w3h1IwZ5GJPGgc9RfetpMmaevfnsdoOOLPukxZbCdet5NxorMj-oumZCfcEexrVIuQyr9-15C-9AvyKlt8VBMMy2YbhBGM6HOC-pPXxt7Cj2-Z1XenihR3psynFFdIKwR7bOfQ3qXitnaG15w-XilFdsG8nf0I1J6sXc=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Smith and Cult the shining lip lacquer review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1753\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgKzhcWYI6GsB0KKhs3cZ1w3h1IwZ5GJPGgc9RfetpMmaevfnsdoOOLPukxZbCdet5NxorMj-oumZCfcEexrVIuQyr9-15C-9AvyKlt8VBMMy2YbhBGM6HOC-pPXxt7Cj2-Z1XenihR3psynFFdIKwR7bOfQ3qXitnaG15w-XilFdsG8nf0I1J6sXc=w548-h640\" width=\"548\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that weâre allowed out at night again, Iâm really enjoying using lip gloss. While working at home, Iâve been following a low-key daily makeup routine, where a swipe of lip balm is about as glam as it gets, so Iâve really enjoyed busting out the high-shine finishes again.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smithandcult.com\/products\/the-shining\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis gloss\u003C\/a\u003E is one of my favourites.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot only is the packaging super beautiful, but you also get a mirror like finish, bright jammy colour and subtle gold reflects with this one. The formula contains portulaca pilosa extract for a subtle plumping effect and coconut essence to condition which adds up to a really pretty finish. I like the ras
2pberry shade of this for the autumn season as well.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EâJaponicaâ crane patterned cushion in Teal | Habitat | £10.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjeDjAH7Whe4Gr4ksZCW45eApyEGLeqsTg6DxTMWJzjVycuvKSvZUpV0VuDw9h_K3k4JN-7kcYNcYou_24n2nd_69Cyqv2mNne8qdEICnqsXduz7PtLdohPcM4R1LWoEeMlsx_5KCH28viFqQlYdFNNezowhb-An-SAICPkIue6KAjUpc46mULYjRQ=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Habitat Japonica review, interior decor ideas, autumn interiors inspo\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjeDjAH7Whe4Gr4ksZCW45eApyEGLeqsTg6DxTMWJzjVycuvKSvZUpV0VuDw9h_K3k4JN-7kcYNcYou_24n2nd_69Cyqv2mNne8qdEICnqsXduz7PtLdohPcM4R1LWoEeMlsx_5KCH28viFqQlYdFNNezowhb-An-SAICPkIue6KAjUpc46mULYjRQ=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs not just beauty and fashion that deserve a new-season upgrade - I also like to give my home some love.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the past six years, weâve slowly transformed what used to be three run-down bedsit flats into a much-loved family home, a process Iâve loved (well, apart from the being without any running water downstairs for eight weeks part!). Iâm so proud of the transformation, and itâs been very timely with all this being confined to the home as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn this blog, Iâve gone through a few of our design decisions and a lot of the âbeforeâ but Iâve never actually done the big âafterâ reveal yet! Iâve just been waiting for a few of the last puzzle pieces to slot into place, like replacing all the tired brown nylon carpets, which was finally done this week.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow itâs all so lovely, I want to keep adding and swapping out little touches - and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitat.co.uk\/product\/9499595?clickPR=plp:2:60\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethese beautiful cushions\u003C\/a\u003E called my name. I loved the deep teal colourway, but also the design which has cranes. We live in an area that is bordered by waterways and symbolised by a heron - not the same, but pretty similar - so I like this little nod in the decor.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe colours in our bedroom are midnight blue, grey and blush pink, but I think teal pairs really well with those and it's made the room extra-cosy for these darker evenings.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPetale Noir EDP | Agent Provocateur | £26.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhaGYh05Wg6LqvnqjvSw8Q26dHXTkxBBqm1j9qHJUTIWMCsy0QjERmlKP8K-0hPQAOz6pFULK234kZ2KGtuO4msyfmXn2pXI2vXJDVvaXxx7N3xKGh5SmCGVQgYV-RXLRO8xs18hGVl1RTOZyF9omsuIHp0-jA2EgA0c31wAM6LWwJOuRs67LMnxKU=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Agent Provocateur perfume review, Petale Noir review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhaGYh05Wg6LqvnqjvSw8Q26dHXTkxBBqm1j9qHJUTIWMCsy0QjERmlKP8K-0hPQAOz6pFULK234kZ2KGtuO4msyfmXn2pXI2vXJDVvaXxx7N3xKGh5SmCGVQgYV-RXLRO8xs18hGVl1RTOZyF9omsuIHp0-jA2EgA0c31wAM6LWwJOuRs67LMnxKU=w640-h360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFragrance is another huge thing that signals the changing of the seasons for me, as I begin to layer in smokier and more gourmand scents that seem more appropriate for darker mornings and colder temperatures.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA current favourite is \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.onbuy.com\/gb\/agent-provocateur-petal-noir-100ml-eau-de-parfum-spray~c6181~p6441327\/?exta=gshp\u0026amp;stat=eyJpcCI6IjI2LjI0MDAiLCJkcCI6bnVsbCwibGlkIjo0OTc4ODcwNCwicyI6bnVsbCwidCI6MTYzMzQ1MDIwNSwiYm1jIjoiMy4wIn0=\u0026amp;lid=49788704\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw5JSLBhCxARIsAHgO2SetWzQ05pyTbLm3_SbR9BMo65SOyjUt5HdPws6hj2JhZyQ5tkh3uwkaAgRrEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis unusual composition from luxe lingerie label Agent Provocateur\u003C\/a\u003E. Itâs an amber floral fragrance based around notes of hyacinth, lotus, violet, rose, neroli, heliotrope and leather.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThereâs a very powdery start when you spray it which makes this perfume seem a lot âolderâ than it is (think Chanel No 5 or Fracas - something a vintage Hollywood idol would have worn). Thereâs also a bit of a strange bitterness - like a large bouquet of flowers thatâs just started rotting a little bit. I know that sounds weird and this certainly wonât be to everyoneâs taste, but thereâs something about it I like!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs very floral and grown up but with something naughty at the core. Plus, the bottle is stunning with it's etched floral design and chain stopper.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt doesnât smell like many of the modern, celebrity endorsed perfumes - so if you like that raspberry toffee-apple sort of Miss Dior scent, itâs not for you. This smells more like a throwback from a bygone era of smoky, martini-serving hotel bars.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot something I thought I would like, but itâs grown on me and I only bring it out when the mercur
2y drops. Definitely worth a try if you want to completely shake up your fragrance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo those are my autumnal picks - what have you found to love lately?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/4271282055596455938\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/10\/falling-for-you-transitional-favourites.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4271282055596455938"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4271282055596455938"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/10\/falling-for-you-transitional-favourites.html","title":"Falling For You | Transitional Favourites For Autumn"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgmv5vQrBfgHkwie32IoDHmCiVB5o6rbq3ZloGJwQOjgtA0Nsy2RF0jaL7myw6CoJeFZko6-KeQ_X9tRT1PxBByOkxChY5pz1L_j-JtQ5fU7pnT-0qtpUVxiZgbLkWDyHMc6F2B3XLM4rjISBnQuZ64RB1BTyRglO1RNXq5do4C6gDjzX36pGvygOo=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-7529335492241373558"},"published":{"$t":"2021-10-08T11:35:00.006+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-10-08T11:35:51.534+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mama Style | School Run Hun"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi4HiuyrEE_Y_ypPmyjwNlf0HpQmZRS0J5QTeTFDnaj32dKK5ESckXx0D6Kc0fHao2Ob1Jvu4yB51hv8mfTsYS2NkSzAKX8Ch_n0uS22A3sVYWcj2PKUoB8EULeHaDC5xN1iaSXsbyxEdhDUhYxfmCVCb-lUBN0JuuhMURXLPFde6K452FvmHarFQg=s2048\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"School run outfit, outfit ideas, mum outfit, leopard jumper outfit, leather skirt outfit, casual outfit ideas, autumn outfit, fall outfit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1626\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi4HiuyrEE_Y_ypPmyjwNlf0HpQmZRS0J5QTeTFDnaj32dKK5ESckXx0D6Kc0fHao2Ob1Jvu4yB51hv8mfTsYS2NkSzAKX8Ch_n0uS22A3sVYWcj2PKUoB8EULeHaDC5xN1iaSXsbyxEdhDUhYxfmCVCb-lUBN0JuuhMURXLPFde6K452FvmHarFQg=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFashion should be all about feeling good. But for those of us with small children and a full time job, sometimes itâs also about being practical. Something that I can quickly throw on and go for the school run is a must, and thatâs where a little pattern and colour can do a lot of the heavy lifting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EInjecting some style into everyday staples can be as easy as making a slightly bolder choice than you normally would.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPink and red leopard jumper | Next\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBlack leather pencil skirt | Zara\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EâCampoâ trainers | Veja @ Fenwick\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EâBayâ faux croc box bag with acrylic chain | Whistles\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAngular sunglasses | Chanel\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgYV2QqHkuH8LFmWxlVX25TJHA0uzmHbv83BymAnni5pSpHeZSrLUkFTyYs7-XjSc9XoaU22-IwdYUh20O2ktoKR1zN9ySOGITXX7yoi9tft5N-F14HGJzDaXZK8AXpH6tlsDADTq0AzYiCxAVUAbW8CWfLE_kkd6BcFFX8EfbdX7psbGUjBzOQeN0=s1440\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"School run outfit, outfit ideas, mum outfit, leopard jumper outfit, leather skirt outfit, casual outfit ideas, autumn outfit, fall outfit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgYV2QqHkuH8LFmWxlVX25TJHA0uzmHbv83BymAnni5pSpHeZSrLUkFTyYs7-XjSc9XoaU22-IwdYUh20O2ktoKR1zN9ySOGITXX7yoi9tft5N-F14HGJzDaXZK8AXpH6tlsDADTq0AzYiCxAVUAbW8CWfLE_kkd6BcFFX8EfbdX7psbGUjBzOQeN0=w640-h640\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjm3x8LHwAuQDxe8KinI3ZO3EsvhH3sPik7Ppx5gIOfqSwbjhU-D
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2n!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/7529335492241373558\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/10\/mama-style-school-run-hun.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/7529335492241373558"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/7529335492241373558"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/10\/mama-style-school-run-hun.html","title":"Mama Style | School Run Hun"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi4HiuyrEE_Y_ypPmyjwNlf0HpQmZRS0J5QTeTFDnaj32dKK5ESckXx0D6Kc0fHao2Ob1Jvu4yB51hv8mfTsYS2NkSzAKX8Ch_n0uS22A3sVYWcj2PKUoB8EULeHaDC5xN1iaSXsbyxEdhDUhYxfmCVCb-lUBN0JuuhMURXLPFde6K452FvmHarFQg=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-2488139513371114741"},"published":{"$t":"2021-08-26T15:55:00.004+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-07-21T13:06:10.959+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Edit | What To Pack For A UK Staycation"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhK36JEhYiP1UVEjy1XyuhrzzIbQONyGkfFtSI3XKp9wCg47uNPPudYIzEEWmkVfcWIR0DrQLFVXqy9K-Q8XHpWsIS530Mq3EH7ncf-kZqZUfGBU7gFJNemgt_8hp78-N8sPGq2AOaMlNY\/s2048\/PSX_20210813_151456.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"outfit ideas staycation outfits, what to wear on staycation, what to pack for a staycation, holiday outfit ideas\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1625\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhK36JEhYiP1UVEjy1XyuhrzzIbQONyGkfFtSI3XKp9wCg47uNPPudYIzEEWmkVfcWIR0DrQLFVXqy9K-Q8XHpWsIS530Mq3EH7ncf-kZqZUfGBU7gFJNemgt_8hp78-N8sPGq2AOaMlNY\/s16000\/PSX_20210813_151456.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EItâs been another year of ups and downs in the long saga of Covid-19. One thing I had really been holding on to amid almost two years of restrictions, cancelled celebrations and rolling lockdowns was being able to escape abroad for a week or two this summer.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut thanks to the vagaries of the ever-changing âtraffic lightâ travel system in the UK and the threat of quarantine, we finally decided to stop holding out and book a staycation instead. But that gives us the issue of what to wear on a UK holiday!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow Iâll be the first to say that the UK has a lot to offer in terms of a good holiday- my only reservation is the generally subpar weather. Itâs just as likely to be hailing in August as it is in January and we never quite know what to expect. That means the idea of a holiday on this particular island has never appealed. To me, it's not really a break if the sunshine isnât there.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, here we are making the best of it like most Brits with a week âglampingâ in a shepherdâs hut with hot tub in the middle of the Norfolk countryside. The kids are thrilled and excited for rock pooling and eating fish and chips on the beach and Iâm looking forward to some family time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo what do you wear for a UK staycation in your 30s? Iâm sharing some ideas and real outfits here. If youâre lucky enough to be going away abroad, you might want to see my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;esrc=s\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;cd=\u0026amp;cad=rja\u0026amp;uact=8\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiUxLzo0uLyAhVVhP0HHewGCFMQFnoECAIQAQ\u0026amp;
2url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sarahdeluxe.com%2F2019%2F10%2Fthe-italian-style-diaries-siena.html\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1FX80BScARLz0dH96s558f\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EâItalian Style Diariesâ series\u003C\/a\u003E from our pre-lockdown trip to Tuscany.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWHAT TO WEAR ON A UK HOLIDAY - TIPS FOR STAYCATION STYLE\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhIZVatbOMxcpnH4r_MHA05h6apfKwWeuUrKW4YPYdWYDguB3axgN1pRLDZegnWUvDxJYBDQcr3maVeQi7IbR5bKhuLEH75PkUen42z1PUScL_33BUSsUkGeik4KjvYYSK0owxSBAkoKcA\/s1186\/193665314e5b1c3d9c82c363e03cc601.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"packing tips, how to pack light for a vacation, vacation style, packing tips\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1181\" data-original-width=\"1186\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhIZVatbOMxcpnH4r_MHA05h6apfKwWeuUrKW4YPYdWYDguB3axgN1pRLDZegnWUvDxJYBDQcr3maVeQi7IbR5bKhuLEH75PkUen42z1PUScL_33BUSsUkGeik4KjvYYSK0owxSBAkoKcA\/w640-h638\/193665314e5b1c3d9c82c363e03cc601.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E1. Pick a palette\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot just for staycations, this is my key to being able to pack light and still look a little pulled together, whether it's for a business trip or a family holiday. You want to go for versatile basics that mix and match together. That goes double on a UK break where you may have to make some last minute adaptations to what youâre planning to wear due to the crazy weather!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour palette needs to suit your personal style - so for some people, it might be brighter shades. For me, Iâve stuck with black, white, blue and grey. Itâs easy and it just works, plus if I need to switch shorts for jeans, I can do.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E2. Go easy on the shoes\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShoes are definitely the worst culprit when it comes to overpacking. Theyâre bulky, they take up valuable space in your suitcase or weekend bag and you generally need far fewer than you think, so I definitely try to limit the number of shoes I take with me anywhere.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenerally, a pair of trainers and a couple of pairs of flat sandals will work for most holiday situations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E3. Layer up\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe number one rule for UK style is to include layers. The temperature can quickly change, so being able to throw something on or off can make all the difference to your comfort.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm a big fan of a shirt, which can be loosely tied and knotted on top of all kinds of outfits or used as a cover-up on the beach if needed. And you canât go wrong with a soft, slouchy cardigan to throw on top of a slip dress or shorts and a t-shirt.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E4. Keep it casual\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf youâre into dressing up to the nines on holiday then by all means, you do you. For me, holidays are a chance to relax, and that includes not going all out with clothes and makeup.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI favour soft, breathable fabrics, relaxed silhouettes that wonât make me feel restricted and flat shoes at all times. After all, a holiday is about enjoying the moment and you canât do that if you arenât comfortable.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFOUR OUTFIT IDEAS FOR A UK STAYCATION\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELook One - The Relaxed Linen Trouser\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqULBds9Fn3zogMfXJcqNT4b3-ZPF1ywS
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So I needed an outfit that would be comfortable for travel with two small kids and would work for exploring Norwich castle and settling into the deluxe shepherdâs hut we were âglampingâ in. Some loose linen trousers, a shirt and a hat paired with trainers and a backpack was a winning formula.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPale blue linen drawstring cropped trousers | Joules\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWhite cotton bardot shirt | Whistles\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStraw fedora hat | Joules\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELeather âAll Starâ trainers | Converse\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EâLe Club Pliageâ backpack | Longchamp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELook Two - The T-Shirt Dress\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1535\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjavBaAinTcDI7ewYFvK3ogggEm5AXl1q_9b-RA9lRRDrXNpw8Qt0hg5bB5SSr-ZhjaexGTDyURkdm6wKFJGUPPXcfBV4dHbzQ8INxpkLK0QXF1Cn6tIJV1tYlVlZH_02kIAOvhkbOED6A\/w640-h480\/1628696565616.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe lucked out with glorious sunshine for our trip to the pretty, traditional seaside resort of Wells-Next-The-Sea. It has a golden sandy beach lined with very photogenic multi-coloured beach huts. We really enjoyed building sand castles, swimming in the bay and of course some fish and chips at Plattenâs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe kids havenât really been to the beach much as we live in one of the most landlocked parts of the UK, so they thoroughly enjoyed their first taste of the British coast. A simple jersey tshirt dress is easy to slip on and off over a swimsuit, and flip-flops are a must for the beach.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENavy tshirt dress | The White Company\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERed white and blue twist front flip flops | Havianas\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWoven straw tote bag | Longchamp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETan leather belt | Paul Smith\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EâHavanaâ flat top tortoiseshell mirrored sunglasses | YSL\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELook Three - The Cloudy Day Maxi\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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This giant aquarium features a walk-through shark tunnel, which was a big draw to my son.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also made sure to stop for ice creams on the seafront and headed out for dinner and drinks in the evening - fitting in a few games of frisbee and a dip in the hot tub at our AirBnb before. So a maxi dress was the do-it-all choice for the day, paired with a spacious tote and chic flat sandals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPale blue maxi with black crochet detail | Zara\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBlack leather flat tie sandals | The White Company\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWoven straw tote bag | Longchamp\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELook Four - The Breezy Shorts\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg_N6d3pEutpqAybC965BTMGg2iLfvnh4p8vfyVmOb_FY-z9WyV1fPLnCFukqKoEVBZ21WlNYfGeMgp1bvaPjHzWOZm0Im8eH6rjKwQ0FE7b77A7Y94ez70Sn5ljP9KIqt_sKw3Y8jGsOc\/s2048\/20210813_164510.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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2wM7x2z7AHwmLHsO4q8Km5j2OYormjOh8Wd4a7ReQuft3SGU1oPD7mALpRDvJDBLpkPOmPeBlj2kj7PdDPOsoKdZwf1Y4-NkrRMF50W6fAJ1gaHPkbg4dTb8PntE9pRWsZTLeOc\/s2048\/20210813_191207.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1142\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhOQHAdAwM7x2z7AHwmLHsO4q8Km5j2OYormjOh8Wd4a7ReQuft3SGU1oPD7mALpRDvJDBLpkPOmPeBlj2kj7PdDPOsoKdZwf1Y4-NkrRMF50W6fAJ1gaHPkbg4dTb8PntE9pRWsZTLeOc\/w640-h356\/20210813_191207.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn our final full day, we made a trip to Winterton to spot some seals. I thought the chances of actually seeing any would be quite small, but we managed it. This beach is very much off the beaten track and a lot quieter and more remote than somewhere like Wells, and the kids enjoyed being able to run wild and free collecting shells and doing cartwheels on the sand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShorts and a blouse - paired with a simple grey cashmere wrap when it turned a little chillier - suited the changing weather conditions well.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFrill sleeve tshirt with pearls | Zara\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWhite linen shorts | The White Company\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBlack acetate sunglasses | Chanel\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGrey croc cross body bag | Whistles\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBlack and stripe espadrilles | Toms\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGrey cashmere waterfall wrap | Joseph\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo that's my style story for a UK staycation - what are you packing this year?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/2488139513371114741\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/08\/the-edit-what-to-pack-for-uk-staycatio.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/2488139513371114741"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/2488139513371114741"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/08\/the-edit-what-to-pack-for-uk-staycatio.html","title":"The Edit | What To Pack For A UK Staycation"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhK36JEhYiP1UVEjy1XyuhrzzIbQONyGkfFtSI3XKp9wCg47uNPPudYIzEEWmkVfcWIR0DrQLFVXqy9K-Q8XHpWsIS530Mq3EH7ncf-kZqZUfGBU7gFJNemgt_8hp78-N8sPGq2AOaMlNY\/s72-c\/PSX_20210813_151456.jpg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-3881831067445279820"},"published":{"$t":"2021-08-07T04:36:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-10-25T15:21:25.617+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"GHD Unplugged | Review "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisJBgzGOxyWFxR-mT3OTQosH7PP-DLwlNXPj3UV5ZPZskgzEqcb61HA65LNw1NliRNjLUXjXBhQmNg63434u-GeZX2id_aVuKT8unDF5byzu9xz8bxGvvcrMYcaXvUitg3QsNWy_4xRv8\/s2048\/20210808_155117.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"GHD Unplugged Review, cordless GHD reviewed, new GHD model\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1325\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisJBgzGOxyWFxR-mT3OTQosH7PP-DLwlNXPj3UV5ZPZskgzEqcb61HA65LNw1NliRNjLUXjXBhQmNg63434u-GeZX2id_aVuKT8unDF5byzu9xz8bxGvvcrMYcaXvUitg3QsNWy_4xRv8\/s16000\/20210808_155117.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis has been a looong time coming!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ghdhair.com\/discover-ghd-unplugged\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGHD, the undisputed OG of the hair straightener universe has just released Unplugged\u003C\/a\u003E, it's cordless styler.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProbably prompted by the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dyson.co.uk\/hair-care\/dyson-corrale-straightener\/dyson-corrale-straightener-blue-copper?utm_campaign=pc_556_always-on\u0026amp;utm_source=bing\u0026amp;utm_medium=cpc\u0026amp;utm_term=dyson+corrale+hair+straightener\u0026amp;utm_content=do_text\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\u0026amp;\u0026amp;gclid=dc07f5e24aca13b753639494f787f3fb\u0026amp;gclsrc=3p.ds\u0026amp;msclkid=dc07f5e24aca13b753639494f787f3fb\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDyson Corrale\u003C\/a\u003E snapping at its heels, it was time to innovate and do the thing a lot of us have been waiting for by finally getting rid of that pesky trailing power cord.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGHD Unplugged offers all the sleek design, power and performance of the brand's corded models, with the freedom of being untethered.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECast your mind back to the Millennium. The charts were ruled by shiny pop bands and going 'out out' meant downing WKD Blues and ironing your hair to a flat, mirror like finish. GHDs were the game changers. I remember the first time I tried a pair and realising what a different league they were in to the metal-plated BabyLiss straighteners I had at the time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo began a long-term love affair. Ever since then, my GHDs have been a daily companion in my life, from taming my frizz and styling my 'curtain bangs' to learning how to curl and beach wave. There aren't many days I don't reach for them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, not only do you have the freedom of movement to style your hair even more easily (I can confirm curls are a lot easier without the power cord getting in the way) but you have all the technology and heavyweight styling power of your GHDs in a portable format.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQ4vG0AW5QtA4izqIJLP1uBMkliZz_wtG5wZtBHEbv9a_hod-v6IoeF8FgiiRo6p-CHn9NrdrFWKbTynWcntR7OtpF3A-wWVlh7cWTo7LKYOLC_Po1Ok6EouvCgiQhdetBi3s58HWwpbk\/s2048\/20210808_155300.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review, cordless GHD reviewed, new GHD model\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1647\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQ4vG0AW5QtA4izqIJLP1uBMkliZz_wtG5wZtBHEbv9a_hod-v6IoeF8FgiiRo6p-CHn9NrdrFWKbTynWcntR7OtpF3A-wWVlh7cWTo7LKYOLC_Po1Ok6EouvCgiQhdetBi3s58HWwpbk\/w640-h514\/20210808_155300.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGHD Unplugged is small enough to pop in your bag, making it a must for gym visits, after work drinks touch-ups and mobile fighting of bad hair days.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey handily charge using a standard USB-C connector, which is the same as my phone, so you don't even have to remember a separate charger lead for them and they can be recharged from your laptop if needed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESide by side with my corded GHD Platinum+ stylers, you can see that the Unplugged model is a little shorter, with a slightly wider body. They also seem to be lighter, but without sacrificing the quality components that make GHDs so beloved.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhsfgmeOGCGdIribpKHqqb4TPejC_vxwavW0FSHuafwyzTmTXNs1kLZLAZSuG2ouD9R9DmB3rG6_Qfy6k6uo6ZQhRvTJjCnOewkiDFzu5WevWqc5cXYABEiWv3zMdagojcZQP42Zn7w6-g\/s2048\/20210808_155156.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review, cordless GHD reviewed, new GHD model\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1182\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhsfgmeOGCGdIribpKHqqb4TPejC_vxwavW0FSHuafwyzTmTXNs1kLZLAZSuG2ouD9R9DmB3rG6_Qfy6k6uo6ZQhRvTJjCnOewkiDFzu5WevWqc5cXYABEiWv3zMdagojcZQP42Zn7w6-g\/w640-h370\/20210808_155156.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh0xP0buBpdBhdM_yhyphenhyphentR3dqSxg-hzKo-2PvvWlSyGVNMQAUjghvVWzHSd1s1yR3PHQ44fHR18XBaCypAIfymK8nKVLMHffQ8dGoDVaXAjmAG6cl2tXKjtDikw8FXJ2ODZniIe2kM3ppe8\/s2048\/20210808_155214.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review, cordless GHD reviewed, new GHD model\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1897\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh0xP0buBpdBhdM_yhyphenhyphentR3dqSxg-hzKo-2PvvWlSyGVNMQAUjghvVWzHSd1s1yR3PHQ44fHR18XBaCypAIfymK8nKVLMHffQ8dGoDVaXAjmAG6cl2tXKjtDikw8FXJ2ODZniIe2kM3ppe8\/w592-h640\/20210808_155214.jpg\" width=\"592\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECutting the bulk means that the new model is a truly portable option, and they come complete with a sleek, heatproof carry case that is also pleasingly slimline so you can literally chuck them in your bag and run.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite their smaller size, the plates on the GHD Unplugged model are the same as the Platinum +, with the extra dimension being taken out of the handle instead.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey're just 22cm long and weigh only 10.5 ounces, so when flying is less of a nightmare they won't make you worry for your baggage allowance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey're still incredibly easy to use and have lost none of their finesse with the smaller design. The build finish is the same as on the Platinum+, with a smooth matte plastic casing (available currently in either black or white), metal detailing and overall quality feel.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the front you get a slider switch to turn them on and off, rather than the usual push button - this feature makes it harder to accidentally switch them on in your bag.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also a white LED indicator light to let you know how much charge is left. And similar to the corded stylers, when switched on you hear a noise to show you they're on and a second one when they reach optimal temperature. Thankfully, you can use these while they're charging as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnplugged features an auto shut off function after three minutes of inactivity to better preserve battery life (corded GHDs have this after 30 minutes).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECreating curls and S-bend waves is actually a lot easier with the cordless model. I'm quite a basic bitch when it comes to styling my hair and struggle to do anything fancy, but these are foolproof enough for me. Being able to move your arms freely without getting tangled up is a real plus that makes these even easier to style with.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGHD Dual Zone Technology keeps the tool at the optimum styling temperature to be effective without damaging the hair cuticle.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhi-YJ1Aqm3n8R5AbrbsgcyveHKzg2PN0l2aFFteWzft57MDwUXMUon2MxPOdXNkeX6qcEP3EyMFZ1-kWl75cckT8YKzwNHe9y4s5KVkEYp4y-TU3yKQZHJfHI6QW6mtSrIRXrjDlfG6tI\/s2048\/20210808_155129.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review, cordless GHD reviewed, new GHD model\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1270\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhi-YJ1Aqm3n8R5AbrbsgcyveHKzg2PN0l2aFFteWzft57MDwUXMUon2MxPOdXNkeX6qcEP3EyMFZ1-kWl75cckT8YKzwNHe9y4s5KVkEYp4y-TU3yKQZHJfHI6QW6mtSrIRXrjDlfG6tI\/w640-h396\/20210808_155129.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh14OgsMhv2WqwjUjYM3pn4IAIviPqdaZcDIH02pbzORaBlkcPHFHeCPH7cZgA0bxLzy5INxMuk8eYmrCY-VLbvRCdPomykd92QUi8pyG0RYe9hQEfmDqKWQ7-g9C8js9EeswttDtIzMOg\/s2048\/20210808_155316.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review, cordless GHD reviewed, new GHD model\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh14OgsMhv2WqwjUjYM3pn4IAIviPqdaZcDIH02pbzORaBlkcPHFHeCPH7cZgA0bxLzy5INxMuk8eYmrCY-VLbvRCdPomykd92QUi8pyG0RYe9hQEfmDqKWQ7-g9C8js9EeswttDtIzMOg\/w640-h360\/20210808_155316.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny minus points?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe battery life gives you about 20 minutes of use. That's enough for me but it's not amazing considering. That means you'll be recharging these quite often, although at least they do operate while charging. A full recharge takes over an hour, which also seems a bit painful.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf this were truly new groundbreaking technology it would perhaps be a bit more forgivable, but the fact is that cordless straighteners have been around for a
2while now. As a late entrant to the game, it feels like GHD could have gotten these details a little better.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's also the steep price tag. At £299, the Unplugged model is considerably more spenny than regular GHDs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the plus side, they work well - delivering all the styling power you could want, looking really sleek and the standard charger is so much more helpful than some weird custom one like the one on the Dyson which means you always have to carry that particular charger with you. For me, it means I can travel with a single cord that works for my phone, wireless headphones and straighteners which is most definitely a win.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA sleek, compact rechargeable version of your beloved GHDs is something you may not want to pass on, especially if you commute, travel a lot or just like the huge convenience of not having to be attached to a plug socket to style your tresses.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENicely done, GHD.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/3881831067445279820\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/08\/ghd-unplugged-review.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/3881831067445279820"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/3881831067445279820"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/08\/ghd-unplugged-review.html","title":"GHD Unplugged | Review "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisJBgzGOxyWFxR-mT3OTQosH7PP-DLwlNXPj3UV5ZPZskgzEqcb61HA65LNw1NliRNjLUXjXBhQmNg63434u-GeZX2id_aVuKT8unDF5byzu9xz8bxGvvcrMYcaXvUitg3QsNWy_4xRv8\/s72-c\/20210808_155117.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-5592625479128071589"},"published":{"$t":"2021-08-06T18:58:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-10-25T15:14:33.942+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mama Style | Shock In Pink"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQ2ezrzN0l6d-E0i1OD08UokcNyMRyZuagJp0-xO2968KffkQarPAYpuKpeMwe0_-2XRpE0RTONVJrQNU6Yz2h55UaFnYfisshyphenhyphenXHuy1p_9DEDjP6C_UK_K3-KunwN7uFTbGzgh2oWeag\/s2048\/20210806_110237.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fashion for moms, zara midi dress, ootd, real outfits, real outfit inspiration, zara fashion\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1308\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQ2ezrzN0l6d-E0i1OD08UokcNyMRyZuagJp0-xO2968KffkQarPAYpuKpeMwe0_-2XRpE0RTONVJrQNU6Yz2h55UaFnYfisshyphenhyphenXHuy1p_9DEDjP6C_UK_K3-KunwN7uFTbGzgh2oWeag\/s16000\/20210806_110237.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs been a minute, hasnât it? I havenât posted any fashion content for quite a while now but as the world continues to open up more, thereâs additional reasons for getting dressed up and I am here for it,\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a full time working mum, I always face a balancing act when it comes to clothes. It's important for me to wear outfits that allow me to express myself and my mood. So much of our time goes to being good mothers and good employees, and fashion is a tool that helps us reclaim a little bit of ourselves. Itâs something thatâs just for me, and thatâs rare these days.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen again, as I do live in the real world with two kids and a dog, outfits also have to be practical and fit my lifestyle.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd this is the real reason that I love a good shirt dress. Flattering and easy to chuck on, theyâre also supremely versatile - from board meetings, to park visits and the school run, it's all about how you style it. This piece can either be made demure with a longline blazer and closed toe shoes, supremely casual with a denim jacket and trainers or - as Iâve gone for here - made into something you can socialise in.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZl3P-rfbZSd3KiqiYifGvlA7nXl3g8ZYs2vjXcRuDp0lAIYlcxkNWMefpplS4XRsaF0P6CLhMQJIDU3V-Nb7_dteVIxpkEfa4xaVViBPvw97EE7-z5duSCsu4C6QKXnvoaIYeNe-m4bM\/s1440\/IMG_20210806_122647_484.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fashion for moms, zara midi dress, ootd, real outfits, real outfit inspiration, zara fashion\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZl3P-rfbZSd3KiqiYifGvlA7nXl3g8ZYs2vjXcRuDp0lAIYlcxkNWMefpplS4XRsaF0P6CLhMQJIDU3V-Nb7_dteVIxpkEfa4xaVViBPvw97EE7-z5duSCsu4C6QKXnvoaIYeNe-m4bM\/w640-h640\/IMG_20210806_122647_484.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijmEGm-KxoFN6mgu-E2Y384JLmgHpWGpe3oIXNFMSYIhUygXBNK9EahVawqB0e7JsKzNM8CtLzUTFoRQcDbtqd5SoD5LQklLoXklptZ4I03YSLpWGfJ-RhsjLkBvJLwoQ_xtSh1QqryF8\/s1440\/IMG_20210806_122647_593.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fashion for moms, zara midi dress, ootd, real outfits, real outfit inspiration, zara fashion\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijmEGm-KxoFN6mgu-E2Y384JLmgHpWGpe3oIXNFMSYIhUygXBNK9EahVawqB0e7JsKzNM8CtLzUTFoRQcDbtqd5SoD5LQklLoXklptZ4I03YSLpWGfJ-RhsjLkBvJLwoQ_xtSh1QqryF8\/w640-h640\/IMG_20210806_122647_593.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgPFRLwV1gQ2Bxtb3fEocyI_AWHJo3c0jgPkl0vusDyNv1ZjxnzLa5uGl6ubtKxmi5iaV4Fmx9ze0FUo1TwVWQuabim_EuKYOgMb3JoCPDv
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2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-3379824257037447003"},"published":{"$t":"2021-07-12T18:28:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-08-02T09:50:15.792+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Beauty Pie | New In For High Summer"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEha5AwTAaSyrHCawLwbP0Z-nk8jfIR9mCrPdezhrHt3v7tePfu0g8ON5V5nZDB5bUSoNCq8rOvgkkOr_fFpAua_m6Jbjvaqs-34nV74GFsoYAES-tQGyOWAiGof4F9fEmYhy9OGVBH8PAQ\/s2048\/20210726_191616.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEha5AwTAaSyrHCawLwbP0Z-nk8jfIR9mCrPdezhrHt3v7tePfu0g8ON5V5nZDB5bUSoNCq8rOvgkkOr_fFpAua_m6Jbjvaqs-34nV74GFsoYAES-tQGyOWAiGof4F9fEmYhy9OGVBH8PAQ\/s16000\/20210726_191616.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESummer is well and truly here and one of my favourite brands, Beauty Pie, has some brand new offerings to celebrate the sunshine.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnd whether we get to travel again, or we have to content ourselves with some backyard sunbathing instead, they have all the kit you need to grab that summer glow, plus some great new skincare items. Hereâs what I decided to try from Beauty Pieâs new picksâ¦\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAwesome Bronze Luxe Shimmer Oil Body Balm\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirJtq0H9OUxfLBj-eH-T03WzESaShrnHYECUM8BC9hwV8Y7tg68W8UJnJUZ18QIiIPsskgqmTvSUAQ-vt4oyEmdNBK0WPn8axBT4rGzi1XYoISdTC0CdyEEmeZU5JL5vGY5O3i90ErLrE\/s2048\/20210726_191641.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1310\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirJtq0H9OUxfLBj-eH-T03WzESaShrnHYECUM8BC9hwV8Y7tg68W8UJnJUZ18QIiIPsskgqmTvSUAQ-vt4oyEmdNBK0WPn8axBT4rGzi1XYoISdTC0CdyEEmeZU5JL5vGY5O3i90ErLrE\/w640-h410\/20210726_191641.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhsSEgedoeKxkuWCy15Ii3WeCQ8S5ZgXhND92gDrSlJDk9cD5dKiwQ-AP5j5KWnbDelsAdEB1_eZ8dIeVmwnX8SZsYG4GBJgyoB6x62Fg1dvbFnO7W5Cr8couXmhyphenhyphenRS4Ziy-9x9WDde-xc\/s2048\/20210726_191657.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhsSEgedoeKxkuWCy15Ii3WeCQ8S5ZgXhND92gDrSlJDk9cD5dKiwQ-AP5j5KWnbDelsAdEB1_eZ8dIeVmwnX8SZsYG4GBJgyoB6x62Fg1dvbFnO7W5Cr8couXmhyphenhyphenRS4Ziy-9x9WDde-xc\/w640-h360\/20210726_191657.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo after years and years spent rocking the pale and interesting look, Iâve started to get into a faux glow recently. Perhaps itâs being stuck in the UK for the past couple of summers, but all of a sudden Iâve been experimenting with fake tan.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBeauty Pieâs limited edition Awesome Bronze range is all about golden limbs. It includes the Sun Kissed Glow Self Tanning Drops, which I didnât try because Iâm all stocked up on self tanners right now, and the Casa Coco candle, alongside this rich body balm. This super nourishing formula has a texture that sits between a gel and a mousse. Infused with Coconut Oil and Milk, Shea Butter, Meadowfoam Oil and Glycerin, itâs supremely hydrating.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt doesnât tan the skin, but it does leave a flattering soft shimmer to give that supermodel look, and is the perfect post-fake-tan hydrator. Itâs sce
2nted with Tiare Flower and Vanilla for the most beautiful summertime fragrance as well, and I love the pot with it's copper lid, which will be perking up my bathroom this summer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMade in France and fully vegan, this is the treat my summer skin needs, whether my tan comes from jetting away somewhere or out of a bottle.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWondergloss Collagen Lip Oil + | Sunhazed\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEja2ZvQDGrFXMf3n8fkujVVOVELWKfnMtpQw7fmuetyBsFY2am-yCCpsF5zkPBJfsubC5WOVm8ge6cPmlmcHMvMVPUn3fjNDc2GsBVNW53eEWdh1Nm_xShZ5tDAReriBVr1DkY2408cJRk\/s2048\/20210726_192002.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it, Beauty Pie collagen lip oil review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1205\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEja2ZvQDGrFXMf3n8fkujVVOVELWKfnMtpQw7fmuetyBsFY2am-yCCpsF5zkPBJfsubC5WOVm8ge6cPmlmcHMvMVPUn3fjNDc2GsBVNW53eEWdh1Nm_xShZ5tDAReriBVr1DkY2408cJRk\/w640-h376\/20210726_192002.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhVqHpcQg9axdEbWBahPrSLUBm8XRXDJXVW0HZ2fU-qVWCRa7rrBMm2BpsWeYSuWoQszzq0UTjKjm1uSo5SJu4pr6ZbmWLimxO1I5bHsAxAUDzWmcslopwDyz6RGhFe3YthVI2JqwvvBs\/s2048\/20210726_192024.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it, beauty pie collagen lip oil review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhVqHpcQg9axdEbWBahPrSLUBm8XRXDJXVW0HZ2fU-qVWCRa7rrBMm2BpsWeYSuWoQszzq0UTjKjm1uSo5SJu4pr6ZbmWLimxO1I5bHsAxAUDzWmcslopwDyz6RGhFe3YthVI2JqwvvBs\/w640-h480\/20210726_192024.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAlso in the summer collection, one of my favourite Beauty Pie products has had a high-summer makeover.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis product is like a combination balm and gloss in one. Deeply nourishing, you get a sheer kiss of colour with a shiny - but not sticky- finish. This shade is a beautiful beige nude shot through with fine golden shimmer particles, equally gorgeous on it's own or layered over lipstick.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EImported from Italy (take me back there!) thereâs a combination of Collagen and antioxidant Cherry and Hibiscus Oils to moisturise and plump lips. I adore the texture and the sheer shade and I think this is the ideal swipe-on-and-go summer lip product. It will be a handbag essential for me for the rest of the summer months.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETriple Hyaluronic Acid Elastic Lifting Eye Serum\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiF-GAbB-tXb1uqYpTV608ZgtaC6ap0N7ySO8cTR4OBpxjSagyzoUKVgtK3BVxAk0QisjLg31mmZX4knHgj4kphzJexlZ3Bkat7RjHOxY7DuTB0-PnLK14PyEQDB8O4XK5OY6jIOw048Wg\/s2048\/20210726_191828.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;
2\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it, beauty pie triple hyaluronic acid review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1332\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiF-GAbB-tXb1uqYpTV608ZgtaC6ap0N7ySO8cTR4OBpxjSagyzoUKVgtK3BVxAk0QisjLg31mmZX4knHgj4kphzJexlZ3Bkat7RjHOxY7DuTB0-PnLK14PyEQDB8O4XK5OY6jIOw048Wg\/w640-h416\/20210726_191828.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI donât know how many times Iâve bemoaned my under-eye area on this blog, but Iâm always looking for the latest wonder product to smooth, tighten and lift my bags and wrinkles, so I thought this new eye serum was well worth a try.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWith the brandâs Triple Hyaluronic Acid Elixir for plumping, plus a firming complex to reduce lines and wrinkles, and whatâs intriguingly called a âpowerful pro-ceramide polysugarâ, this is a light but effective anti-ager that I will be using in parallel with a Retinol at night.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThereâs also added caffeine to tackle puffiness and dark circles, all in a light, easily absorbed format all the way from the skincare labs in Switzerland (even if I canât go on my travels, my BP products have well-stamped passports!).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESome reviews on the site are calling this the âbest eye serum everâ, so Iâm really excited to see what it does for me. Clever products like these are why I adore Beauty Pie and happily pony up my membership fees!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGlow-All Super Powder Face Palette\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh3a7ycFhr_eQG29CWdlnh1ijIBcGO3_Oz_Y9eRhTmNxh9Z0DhpVsOf_nGr5GpzOw-aUa4FI-LyQNG-3PdndyMLkcXi_-fYti8MR2WakDj9MExxHJ7JaWdTxIxWpOAt59dYM2cs4ygeiOw\/s2048\/20210726_192043.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it, Beauty pie glow all super powder palette\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1287\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh3a7ycFhr_eQG29CWdlnh1ijIBcGO3_Oz_Y9eRhTmNxh9Z0DhpVsOf_nGr5GpzOw-aUa4FI-LyQNG-3PdndyMLkcXi_-fYti8MR2WakDj9MExxHJ7JaWdTxIxWpOAt59dYM2cs4ygeiOw\/w640-h402\/20210726_192043.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYSalwYvy7EKyDrE2KrMt16b9NR99rG8peXdUIQ9osZ5BbqrubeNsjwTZvuU7RnUlPIYVzN95G-Nexdp9kfQUV_WrbIAmo_RmIFpGhu0_7_F5xgCafxiFW6Wg7klI2tf5ra0LOmxRlM34\/s2048\/20210726_192052.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it, Beauty pie glow all super powder palette\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1306\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYSalwYvy7EKyDrE2KrMt16b9NR99rG8peXdUIQ9osZ5BbqrubeNsjwTZvuU7RnUlPIYVzN95G-Nexdp9kfQUV_WrbIAmo_RmIFpGhu0_7_F5xgCafxiFW6Wg7klI2tf5ra0LOmxRlM34\/w640-h408\/202
210726_192052.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhPnqoeGQbmjdgIkuH5-bCtHX3xNb_NVhee8Zm6IjFLjPY3a8y-t_VdpvAlSbMEBs-_Gbr5wJPTdiRBwPR7PUVsQvPf2cjhme6UF01jKsfy0MYWIcQLgLGRu9u4OuSLwt0MWogRuEI1X0I\/s2048\/20210726_192131.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it, Beauty pie glow all super powder palette\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhPnqoeGQbmjdgIkuH5-bCtHX3xNb_NVhee8Zm6IjFLjPY3a8y-t_VdpvAlSbMEBs-_Gbr5wJPTdiRBwPR7PUVsQvPf2cjhme6UF01jKsfy0MYWIcQLgLGRu9u4OuSLwt0MWogRuEI1X0I\/w640-h360\/20210726_192131.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI canât tell you how.freaking.looooong I waited for this to launch. Beauty Pie cheekily showed it when the summer collection first went on sale weeks ago and said it was âcoming very soonâ, but in fact it was weeks and weeks, during which I tetchily held off placing my order while worrying that the other summer collection items I wanted would go out of stock in the meantime.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThankfully that didnât happen, and when I finally had this palette in my hands, I was very glad I waited for it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHoused in a heavy feeling reflective copper case, you have four beautiful shades - âBuddha Bronzeâ, a chic matte bronzer, âCool Beamsâ -\u0026nbsp; a pretty, champagne highlight, âSuperjujuâ, a rose toned blush and âFever Peachâ, a coral blush.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAll the shades are so, so pretty and very wearable, have a really nice buildable colour payoff, a weightless finish and beautiful luminosity. The PowerPowder technology is designed like a wearable Instagram filter to optically smooth out imperfections\u0026nbsp; -\u0026nbsp; as a super fan of Beauty Pieâs One Powder Wonder, I knew this would be amazing!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAll you need to add are lips, lashes and brows and youâre good to go.\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWondercolour Cream Eyeshadow Trio\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLFA_aKNQFVnqfrFOwYgOWlWkgMKHUJHnV4OEyH3vSVJlVtGhw9TWDThgEgQ_4ey0DcwGsjV-NxZOkPGk-dp-O7ugscydQsuOnuHUzW0nUgXPDY0A-tX2SxS9XhHEj5KRaoonsNwSdXoQ\/s2048\/20210726_192154.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it, Beauty pie wondercolour\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1433\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLFA_aKNQFVnqfrFOwYgOWlWkgMKHUJHnV4OEyH3vSVJlVtGhw9TWDThgEgQ_4ey0DcwGsjV-NxZOkPGk-dp-O7ugscydQsuOnuHUzW0nUgXPDY0A-tX2SxS9XhHEj5KRaoonsNwSdXoQ\/w640-h448\/20210726_192154.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi7iu0mpEuL4iuHtC2w_KUh0CLp9Jxr1nsIrV5NduGFqcDFHBpkU0WsAXY6Px4I7cdOT1EaUzbIpU2UpRC2Xvr2y5uwqiidDhTl-QAU_hJGOwBJAqMSeHDHUp6Duwoyl8zKyKZZKHMHIS0\/s2048\/20210726_192225.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;
2\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it, Beauty pie wondercolour\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1474\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi7iu0mpEuL4iuHtC2w_KUh0CLp9Jxr1nsIrV5NduGFqcDFHBpkU0WsAXY6Px4I7cdOT1EaUzbIpU2UpRC2Xvr2y5uwqiidDhTl-QAU_hJGOwBJAqMSeHDHUp6Duwoyl8zKyKZZKHMHIS0\/w640-h460\/20210726_192225.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe Wondercolour Cream shadow sticks have long been one of my repeat-buy items from Beauty Pie, as they offer creamy, blendable shades that stay put all day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI absolutely adore how easy they are to use and the precise finish you can get with them - drawing on the shape you want, blending the edges and thatâs basically it. I even use two of the shades as my daily, quick, failsafe contour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo when I saw this new trio of mesmerising shades it was a no-brainer to add them to my basket. The sticks roll up, glide on and give a bold pop of colour. The shades here are Marmalaze, a fabulous burnt orange, WavyNavy, a peacock blue woven from dreams and perhaps my favourite, Rosentine, a stunning rose gold shimmer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETheyâre all beyond beautiful, high-impact and blend like a dream, plus I love the uber chic metallised packaging which matches the shades inside. Thereâs no creasing or smudging and the colours - wow! Definitely a new must have.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAll-In-Wonder Tinted Illuminating Primer | Nude Glow\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtnS6ZZgVVZDhS-a-vR8JhQdxE1_1-EAG-YJYX-kPjv1jCW7sY1KcTedmmbrqigUJdqtwDisFvgXzdZKoPCody6eEib7VAbQtyNvdO8yoDIekeR162NA5PaT8l2Im5BfBOSEWIKzTsvqY\/s2048\/20210726_191855.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it, Beauty pie all in wonder tinted illuminating primer\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1255\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtnS6ZZgVVZDhS-a-vR8JhQdxE1_1-EAG-YJYX-kPjv1jCW7sY1KcTedmmbrqigUJdqtwDisFvgXzdZKoPCody6eEib7VAbQtyNvdO8yoDIekeR162NA5PaT8l2Im5BfBOSEWIKzTsvqY\/w640-h392\/20210726_191855.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCVFsopEU3AEua86Z54k5uMl7u1BiHeD-XUrEY8ay4-xQalUvSYo3chqwWj-iaaT6d6_k5iR1duXooCDADdfVmvxVTTDg4H3efx8C9ISFSikUdbLdOVUjm-hFubUW2gQTP6iy6HEoifqU\/s2048\/20210726_191919.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it, Beauty pie all in wonder tinted illuminating primer\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1298\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCVFsopEU3AEua86Z54k5uMl7u1BiHeD-XUrEY8ay4-xQalUvSYo3chqwWj-iaaT6d6_k5iR1duXooCDADdfVmvxVTTDg4H3efx8C9ISFSikUdbLdOVUjm-hFubUW2gQTP6iy6HEoifqU\/w640-h406\/20210726_191919.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOK, so this product isnât str
2ictly new to Beauty Pie, but it's new to me, having somehow passed under my radar. I tried it looking for an alternative to Trinny London BFF Cream and instantly fell in love - how on earth had I missed it!?! I actually think giving the title âprimerâ is misleading.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAlthough it can happily work as a base under foundation, itâs also great on it's own and is pigmented enough to be more of a tinted moisturiser than a primer, in my opinion. This is my daily go to now, worn with a touch of concealer. And Iâve never had more compliments on my skin!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EItâs opalescent, light-refracting magic is eight hours sleep in a bottle, and infused with Diamond Core Powder and Vitamin E it gives a stunning but natural glow with a HD finish.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EItâs actually hard to explain how good this stuff is, but itâs joined plenty of other BP products as something I always repurchase and always have a back-up of, because I never want to be without it. It blurs, brightens and makes everything look better, becoming an absolute daily go to.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWonderfilter Velvet Finish Primer\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg_YxDmL8OpVk9kqqUcTMbo3DugDiA2WIS5ivSVSah9_60hqlI77fNBcAGbczdX24FJBw_0EfAE4YwmU-tTEDFSyQEXkjAq913CwQMJcGK8pMLsKiJyHgsAFoAFD6TmrNMXPDUulrk-m7g\/s2048\/20210726_191750.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it, Beauty pie\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg_YxDmL8OpVk9kqqUcTMbo3DugDiA2WIS5ivSVSah9_60hqlI77fNBcAGbczdX24FJBw_0EfAE4YwmU-tTEDFSyQEXkjAq913CwQMJcGK8pMLsKiJyHgsAFoAFD6TmrNMXPDUulrk-m7g\/w640-h360\/20210726_191750.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRtrc8xkA4ukQYQXTnbozqz_ruo8mEQeS7ZX2QJWcqvZsuapLFxJaD-r_20o0sQI_i36yZetJJ7uTHFBh7WYiuC8RsIk4yrhFU5r6pnOQkJjiCIhzt9jEwkHJZPj6G8ohHhpcnyqRdqwE\/s2048\/20210726_191800.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie reviews, Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze review, Beauty Pie Wonderfilter review, is beauty pie worth it, Beauty pie all in wonder tinted illuminating primer\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRtrc8xkA4ukQYQXTnbozqz_ruo8mEQeS7ZX2QJWcqvZsuapLFxJaD-r_20o0sQI_i36yZetJJ7uTHFBh7WYiuC8RsIk4yrhFU5r6pnOQkJjiCIhzt9jEwkHJZPj6G8ohHhpcnyqRdqwE\/w640-h360\/20210726_191800.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA blurring primer is a makeup bag staple for me. Iâve worked my through a lot of options in the past, and my two favourites so far for hiding fine lines and giving a well-rested appearance are from Figs and Rouge or Laura Mercier - so Iâm always open to a
2slightly more purse-friendly alternative.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYou pop this on over your moisturiser and it gives you a smoother, airbrushed finish so that your makeup blends well and sits better on the skin. It leaves a silky matte finish thatâs really nice. I donât think it's blurring powers are quite a match for the other primers I mentioned (or Trinny Miracle Blur, which Iâm a big fan of) but itâs a good every day option that wonât break the bank.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EArchology 2-in-1 Clear Brow Gel \u0026amp; Peptide Serum\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgSj2TvSh1HMO0gPwDNGkAztt-14pGGRqkYg4barBQRu5A1uB8X1sUljAhfluNQN7jEFY3yXm270SFIRF0HPFGSalW586L90y2BptDT9NAavk84y3Ds3qnobwmn3fkaSjiv6Aw_mwy-VdY\/s2048\/20210730_182649.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Archology 2-in-1 Clear Brow Gel \u0026amp; Peptide Serum review, beauty pie review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgSj2TvSh1HMO0gPwDNGkAztt-14pGGRqkYg4barBQRu5A1uB8X1sUljAhfluNQN7jEFY3yXm270SFIRF0HPFGSalW586L90y2BptDT9NAavk84y3Ds3qnobwmn3fkaSjiv6Aw_mwy-VdY\/w640-h360\/20210730_182649.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENever underestimate how important brows are to your overall look. The right arches can literally take years off your face and completely change the look of your features, which is why finding the right products to groom and care for brows is so important.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis gel-serum does double duty, because not only does it hold your brows in place and keep them looking great, but it also contains a complex of Panthenol and Plackton Glass Flower to encourage re-growth for fuller, healthier looking arches. It conditions, revitalises and strengthens brows so it's a treatment as well as a brow mascara. What could be better?\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo thatâs my little haul of high summer goodies from Beauty Pie. Have you tried the brand yet?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/3379824257037447003\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/07\/beauty-pie-new-in-for-high-summer.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/3379824257037447003"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/3379824257037447003"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/07\/beauty-pie-new-in-for-high-summer.html","title":"Beauty Pie | New In For High Summer"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEha5AwTAaSyrHCawLwbP0Z-nk8jfIR9mCrPdezhrHt3v7tePfu0g8ON5V5nZDB5bUSoNCq8rOvgkkOr_fFpAua_m6Jbjvaqs-34nV74GFsoYAES-tQGyOWAiGof4F9fEmYhy9OGVBH8PAQ\/s72-c\/20210726_191616.jpg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-2871483949236828825"},"published":{"$t":"2021-06-16T13:10:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-06-16T13:10:14.762+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mama Grow | 5 Keys You Can Use Today to Build Your Confidence"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNQK9PeTpneIXrrd9Po_utsSgT1HC1NSN0HiHQQs0L2N3UjzhFyw5IhMmsAGX70oD1Hx7Ly1S8Y9k9VazeVixtJwFZ8NY2lO0Vs6rAr3N4OK2xTMGmj1hjVNf1tZvC2bn2afsfCVZMDyo\/s1880\/pexels-photo-2821823.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1252\" data-original-width=\"1880\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNQK9PeTpneIXrrd9Po_utsSgT1HC1NSN0HiHQQs0L2N3UjzhFyw5IhMmsAGX70oD1Hx7Ly1S8Y9k9VazeVixtJwFZ8NY2lO0Vs6rAr3N4OK2xTMGmj1hjVNf1tZvC2bn2afsfCVZMDyo\/s16000\/pexels-photo-2821823.jpeg\" title=\"self care isnt selfish boost your confidence today how to be more confident\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EConfidence is the secret sauce in life. Itâs the one ingredient that can set you apart and really change your life and your prospects.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo why is it so freaking hard?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve been doing a lot of learning around this very subject lately. It seems that not only is there a physical component to confidence (some people are literally genetically programmed that way) but thereâs also a huge social component - to do with your upbringing and environment. A lot of this - mainly the societal part - actually makes it harder to be confident as a woman, which will surprise precisely no one female.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut that doesnât mean that there arenât ways to become more confident. The great thing about brains is that they can be rewired, with the right tricks and a little patience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor me personally, my confidence journey has been a bit of a roller coaster.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENaturally confident as a younger child, adolescence hit me hard and made me painfully self aware for the first time. After a big wobble post-university, I slowly gained and grew in confidence again during my twenties.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen came having kids.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd although it's enhanced my life in so many ways to become a mama, confidence definitely wasnât one of them. From my body through to my career, Iâve really struggled and had to put a lot of work in since my two little people came along. The pandemic over the last couple of years and all the associated uncertainty and worry has also taken its toll.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo now Iâm really focusing on trying to build myself up again. Iâve been on a mission to learn as much as I can about where true confidence comes from and how I can grow it in myself.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd here Iâm going to share the top five things you can do today to boost your own confidence - all tried and tested by yours truly.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E1. Mind Your Self Talk\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMuch of our subjective reality is composed of a constant internal dialogue -\u0026nbsp; and, especially in women, a staggering \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E80 per cent of those thoughts tend to be negative\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou see, Iâve learned that our brains developed to be highly effective at scanning for threats on the horizon. Back in cave-dwelling times, this was a huge plus if it meant not becoming dinner for some roving predator. Flas
2h-forward to modern times, however, and this once-useful function causes a lot of issues. It means our brains are predisposed to spend more time dwelling on the negative -\u0026nbsp; and that can quickly spiral into a huge amount of internal self-talk about how useless we are.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThat kind of stuff is hugely damaging.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/jayshetty.me\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMind management guru Jay Shetty \u003C\/a\u003Eputs it this way - if that voice was an adult, talking to a child in a room weâd all condemn it as horrendous and abusive. Inside though, we are all emotionally children and our supposedly rational adult voice of the mind is something we accept as normal -\u0026nbsp; and also that we canât escape.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHuge changes can be made simply by reprogramming this voice to be a little more neutral. The first step is simply becoming aware. Catching yourself in those negative thoughts and acknowledging that they arenât objective truth. \u003Ci\u003ENo, you arenât hideous. No, you arenât two slip ups away from being fired. Yes, you do deserve your job. Yes, you are doing okay at the difficult job of parenting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExamining and eventually challenging these thoughts has huge potential for changing your sense of self. And it can start today -\u0026nbsp; this minute!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust making the decision to acknowledge that a thought is coming from your âinner bullyâ and isnât objectively true can begin the process of rewiring some of those neural networks and ultimately, giving you more confidence in yourself and your choices.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo be kind! Remember, if you wouldnât say it to your best friend, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ewhy the hell are you saying it to yourself?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiki6seMMqPvxDWPaG_ok4LHHHI3dO5VxQSn1mgsVeCmyW-JQ0FbFIhuwXPuobYCsnKVzXucHO5LgCu-DrJzgraoolHUCC8HEwlR1GbkTALNZZfCpRXVoi-5axFCfyMrT9YKjBhp1rY30k\/s1000\/pexels-photo-2962806.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"954\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiki6seMMqPvxDWPaG_ok4LHHHI3dO5VxQSn1mgsVeCmyW-JQ0FbFIhuwXPuobYCsnKVzXucHO5LgCu-DrJzgraoolHUCC8HEwlR1GbkTALNZZfCpRXVoi-5axFCfyMrT9YKjBhp1rY30k\/w640-h610\/pexels-photo-2962806.jpeg\" title=\"creating confidence becoming more confident today\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E2. Follow Through\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis one is hugely important and is admittedly a key one for me. I can be a little flaky. Self-discipline is something I definitely need to work on, and Iâll admit that at times I can be easily distracted and inconsistent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might think this isnât such a huge problem, but actually it can be quite damaging to the sense of self. Every time you donât do something you said that you were going to do - whether thatâs a promise to yourself youâve gone back on, or under-delivering to someone else - your subconscious is aware, and gradually it chips away at your sense of self.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou become someone that never follows through. Someone who talks a good game but canât manage to deliver - and that is \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eabsolutely toxic\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter all, the way you do one thing is generally the way you do everything. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/robdial.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERob Dial Jr, The Mindset Mentor\u003C\/a\u003E, says that confidence is not about what other people think. In fact, it comes from showing up for yourself even when no one else does and living up to your own standards. That starts with follow-through.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo whether it's making that 20 minutes in your day to fit in a work out, or sending someone a report at work when you said you would - following through gives you a sense of self that is vital for your confidence.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrNQHyVmgMf6dpnJsgEb0_iO-4e7Gu5w6xn9FEk8zg7BcwjEF4dZuXfPwoWB5KkNNafHUkIouZo_qMm73jGgPOIhk20jW3jzhOk9hlhw7bcMm4l28dzJqqqz4E3bzpASkrHb9LS9kgD0g\/s1500\/pexels-photo-3927389.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrNQHyVmgMf6dpnJsgEb0_iO-4e7Gu5w6xn9FEk8zg7BcwjEF4dZuXfPwoWB5KkNNafHUkIouZo_qMm73jGgPOIhk20jW3jzhOk9hlhw7bcMm4l28dzJqqqz4E3bzpASkrHb9LS9kgD0g\/w426-h640\/pexels-photo-3927389.jpeg\" title=\"becoming a more confident person how to be confident at work how to be more confident about your body\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E3. Do One Thing Ten Per Cent More To Get Better Results\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOften we think of change as some huge, complex process that puts us off before weâve even begun. A lot of us label ourselves as perfectionists when actually thatâs just a front for procrastination - and procrastination usually comes from a fear of failure.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe fact is, change doesnât have to be dramatic, sudden or all encompassing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, making effective change in your life is a story of increments. Very small things that allow you to build consistency and forge new habits over a period of time. Sure, it doesnât sound as exciting, but it does work.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you make change small, you make it achievable. It also changes your mindset, proving to yourself that you are capable of doing and being better. This creates a positive momentum that spurs you on to make further changes. Sounds great, doesnât it?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo starting today, whatever your goal, make the decision to give ten per cent more. \u
2003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EJust ten per cent.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, if youâre running one mile a day? Now youâre running 1.1 miles. This wonât kill you, but it \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ewill\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E change you. After all, if youâre going from one mile to 1.1 each day, thatâs 26 miles extra over the course of a year. Ten percent more of anything isnât scary, and it's achievable today. So make it happen.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E4. Learn to Live With Fear\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFear is a primal emotion and it's one that lurks at the bottom of most of our negative behaviours. Everyone experiences it -\u0026nbsp; and yet, when we look at successful people, often we choose to describe them as âfearlessâ.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThatâs dead wrong.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuccessful people in any field donât just naturally have less fear than us mere mortals. I promise. They just donât let their fear drown out everything else. You donât have a choice to feel fear -\u0026nbsp; you do have a choice as to whether you listen to it or not.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERob Diall also talks about reframing how we see fear. He speaks of fear as being a physical manifestation of the edge of our comfort zone. If you see it that way, it becomes a useful tool. It's showing you exactly where you need to push past in order to see results.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen we encounter a fear response in our lives, instead of leaning back from it, we should run towards it. Again, it can be a small action with the potential to change our lives and it applies to every sphere of life, from applying for that promotion that scares you, to talking to a stranger at a party or trying a new gym class. Reclassify your fear as a positive sign that you have a chance to expand your comfort zone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUqUyPKHlzGsinzHm9uQtGBGcZgsO-J0a6cte_QtG3PbVr3LIlMWF4UlXANPakTBc2iqeIo0yPjXN5pEIp2Ak_97EjCexH4uoRy1rg9Ipg-0kNfuoAWKTDEKox6BVZmXW-d91oECUquio\/s1500\/pexels-photo-2097499.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUqUyPKHlzGsinzHm9uQtGBGcZgsO-J0a6cte_QtG3PbVr3LIlMWF4UlXANPakTBc2iqeIo0yPjXN5pEIp2Ak_97EjCexH4uoRy1rg9Ipg-0kNfuoAWKTDEKox6BVZmXW-d91oECUquio\/w426-h640\/pexels-photo-2097499.jpeg\" title=\"self care and confidence becoming a more confident woman\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E5. Stack Up Those Small Wins\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is one I really like, and that has made a huge difference to me personally. As Iâve said in my last \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/04\/mama-grow-how-to-stay-positive-on-very.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMama Grow post on dealing with a bad day\u003C\/a\u003E, life is entirely made out of the fabric of small moments - and the more of them you can make into a positive, the rosier your life is going to be overall.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo focus on getting in as many small wins as you can, as early on in the day as you can.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat does that look like? For me, it all starts with waking up early. \u003Ci\u003EThatâs a win\u003C\/i\u003E. Then I have time to drink a bottle of water and read a chapter of my current self-help book in bed. \u003Ci\u003EThatâs another win.\u003C\/i\u003E Then I take the dog out for a walk. \u003Ci\u003EWin.\u003C\/i\u003E Come back and do a HIIT workout. \u003Ci\u003EMajor win.\u003C\/i\u003E Then I have time for a shower and to get dressed nicely. \u003Ci\u003EWin.\u003C\/i\u003E Then manage to squeeze in some email admin before walking my son to school. \u003Ci\u003EWinning. At. Life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt comes back to that idea of encouraging positive momentum. As soon as one small thing goes right, it's easier to gain others. When I start my day off like that, Iâm much more positive. Iâm not stressed and rushing, and Iâve made time for self-care and gotten on top of work before the day has even really begun. And it all starts with the small win of getting up early.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo your wins might be different. But whatever they are, make them bite size and focus on stacking them up as early in the day as you can, because that simple and achievable action has the power to change your mood and the rest of your day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course there are going to be times when it all goes wrong. Thatâs just one of the ways life likes to keep us on our toes. You donât have to be perfect \u003Ci\u003E(that doesnât even exist, for starters)\u003C\/i\u003E. You just have to tip the balance so that youâre winning more than you're losing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach positive âwinâ
2is a vote of confidence in yourself and your abilities, and it signals to your brain that you respect yourself. So try stacking up those mini wins early doors and youâll be feeling more confident in no time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThese keys are all small. Theyâre all achievable, even for time-poor working mamas and you CAN make them happen - now. So which of these keys are you going to try today?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/2871483949236828825\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/06\/mama-grow-5-keys-you-can-use-today-to.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/2871483949236828825"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/2871483949236828825"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/06\/mama-grow-5-keys-you-can-use-today-to.html","title":"Mama Grow | 5 Keys You Can Use Today to Build Your Confidence"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNQK9PeTpneIXrrd9Po_utsSgT1HC1NSN0HiHQQs0L2N3UjzhFyw5IhMmsAGX70oD1Hx7Ly1S8Y9k9VazeVixtJwFZ8NY2lO0Vs6rAr3N4OK2xTMGmj1hjVNf1tZvC2bn2afsfCVZMDyo\/s72-c\/pexels-photo-2821823.jpeg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-2569198467114409306"},"published":{"$t":"2021-06-04T08:48:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-06-17T08:49:34.762+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Azurina 'Stockholm' monogrammed tote | Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi71OjhjvpQCBwR7uhSY-krukHB2NheNpBsR-lX7cwnVZEzormk1F6acXu8A2FRSNh6ujiAQMoBheT0KoHqLWBUWXYg9T4aNxg077ObYGPWxDxZtWXcn3-TjAmffOzg26RuIhi9psp8Yj4\/s2048\/20210526_133154.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Azurina stockholm monogrammed tote bag review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1392\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi71OjhjvpQCBwR7uhSY-krukHB2NheNpBsR-lX7cwnVZEzormk1F6acXu8A2FRSNh6ujiAQMoBheT0KoHqLWBUWXYg9T4aNxg077ObYGPWxDxZtWXcn3-TjAmffOzg26RuIhi9psp8Yj4\/s16000\/20210526_133154.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the quickest and easiest ways to elevate your look and give an appearance of being pulled together (even if youâre a mess underneath, like me!) is to stock your wardrobe with a few on-point accessories.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA bit of well placed tailoring or the right bag can give everything a bit of a sophisticated slant without any extra effort on your part. Thatâs why bags have always been one of my favourite pieces to buy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny bag capsule wardrobe should really contain a large, structured tote in black, but strangely enough this was the one thing missing from my collection.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs that rather seductive idea of the one bag to do it all - office days, trips to the gym, airport dashes. Everyone needs a large, smart tote that can cover all these bases and look good doing it. And I might just have found it in the beautiful âStockholmâ bag from Azurina.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgMpJ8ANP2Vn1kMgDeqXzagmnrlnktaDkuifG1dV82waOZJBIKoI57pT9QaOtzBIZkRpRBgIrzOxzNuskYClVjR5cMRKRGJppRD9IrshctciklFnN1Tvdn12lWBB00Y-3RLTTjeWYacwrE\/s2048\/20210526_133110.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Azurina Stockholm monogrammed personalised tote bag\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1537\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgMpJ8ANP2Vn1kMgDeqXzagmnrlnktaDkuifG1dV82waOZJBIKoI57pT9QaOtzBIZkRpRBgIrzOxzNuskYClVjR5cMRKRGJppRD9IrshctciklFnN1Tvdn12lWBB00Y-3RLTTjeWYacwrE\/w640-h480\/20210526_133110.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe all dream of a closet full of designer bags, but budgeting for them isnât always doable. Luxury, however, could still be within reach. A classic leather bag in a structured shape always looks polished and high-end -and thatâs the idea behind Azurina.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExquisitely roomy and supremely chic, this really is a love and use forever deal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs made of real leather, and comes in different c
2olours and either a smooth finish or this deluxe looking embossed croc effect. Large enough to function as a work tote or even for a weekend away, the bag also has slim but sturdy straps long enough to sling over your shoulder.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis might sound like a minor detail, but it's important - my much loved and wanted Mulberry Bayswater has annoyingly short straps that donât sit comfortably on the shoulder when wearing a winter coat. Itâs little details like that that make a bag your daily go-to or consign it to the back of your wardrobe.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhDDkPiCqC_jG3INu8O63oPHrIMvTE_9tNJ8beWp3VfAFMazX6GibxflcqJpL8iaDhi8YIHEF1O2mEmxnL1Ysop8RC4_pA3rpYDqg5-0rAM2PiPlEezKDnHqtRMfJftAbXxlnPhJtDuMz8\/s2048\/20210526_133213.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Azurina stockholm monogrammed tote bag review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhDDkPiCqC_jG3INu8O63oPHrIMvTE_9tNJ8beWp3VfAFMazX6GibxflcqJpL8iaDhi8YIHEF1O2mEmxnL1Ysop8RC4_pA3rpYDqg5-0rAM2PiPlEezKDnHqtRMfJftAbXxlnPhJtDuMz8\/w640-h360\/20210526_133213.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhMd_x2KiV6N8KlorKVfZbI6lC5LS1tlZo6ea-2L0gIDuXhTgX3Uwtw4t-uuGaCnXNch9JUoro-3rh6uZrasFO7Ow2bU29046LN3wAtHw09Vl-xpOfmtR8ohZIWmxy1jk82B90SuJKCkhM\/s2048\/20210526_133220.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Azurina stockholm monogrammed tote bag review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhMd_x2KiV6N8KlorKVfZbI6lC5LS1tlZo6ea-2L0gIDuXhTgX3Uwtw4t-uuGaCnXNch9JUoro-3rh6uZrasFO7Ow2bU29046LN3wAtHw09Vl-xpOfmtR8ohZIWmxy1jk82B90SuJKCkhM\/w640-h360\/20210526_133220.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecond, there is a magnetic popper fastening in the middle, which pulls the sides together securely -\u0026nbsp; another detail that counts for a lot. My Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM features a metal clasp instead which doesnât do much to stop potential thieves as you can still reach into the bag.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe details continue - a super soft brushed suede inner, and additional zipped pouch for holding your most important essentials, and a detachable luggage tag also feature. All of these little touches make the bag both highly elegant and very functional.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnd the icing on the cake?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe tote, the inner pouch and the luggage tag all come monogrammed with your initials at no extra charge. Sure, a designer logo on your bag might look good, but nothing beats a monogram - the ultimate in stealth luxury.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThereâs something so chic about discreetly embossed initials on leather goods, and of course it's something that will never go out of fashion either.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe bag comes in absolutely stunning pink and emerald Azurina packaging, so the whole experience feels amazing and very high-end.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiXY5xu8UazMyHbTw__KyOXdnaYENnnbyaC_yx3PSlJyszCAi_BaS9W-MHGahPDzSndSPpQcNaFtYQkp3X6Hl5FnyHG2eLsZW-L6Z9XyzoxnG-VVKfTR-TnFR4dN-fwRRAIG79h06Rawwc\/s2048\/20210526_133330.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Azurina stockholm monogrammed tote bag review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1737\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiXY5xu8UazMyHbTw__KyOXdnaYENnnbyaC_yx3PSlJyszCAi_BaS9W-MHGahPDzSndSPpQcNaFtYQkp3X6Hl5FnyHG2eLsZW-L6Z9XyzoxnG-VVKfTR-TnFR4dN-fwRRAIG79h06Rawwc\/w640-h542\/20210526_133330.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe sturdy, beautiful leather holds its shape very well and you can fit such a lot in it. Itâs the workhorse power bag that will see you through returning to the office, weekends away and shopping trips with absolute ease thanks to its capacity and low-key luxe style.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou really canât go wrong with a piece like this. Modern classic!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/2569198467114409306\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
21\/06\/azurina-stockholm-monogrammed-tote.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/2569198467114409306"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/2569198467114409306"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/06\/azurina-stockholm-monogrammed-tote.html","title":"Azurina 'Stockholm' monogrammed tote | Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi71OjhjvpQCBwR7uhSY-krukHB2NheNpBsR-lX7cwnVZEzormk1F6acXu8A2FRSNh6ujiAQMoBheT0KoHqLWBUWXYg9T4aNxg077ObYGPWxDxZtWXcn3-TjAmffOzg26RuIhi9psp8Yj4\/s72-c\/20210526_133154.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-2884329500798405675"},"published":{"$t":"2021-05-16T13:58:00.004+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-05-16T13:58:44.113+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mama Style | Sunday Brunching "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXthNnw6GzvsWOHrYgd1v65LRpJ67VInuM7F0J8tfbFdDXyZy0nCsSs6xW_nyS2h8zrnmIni6CR1tyHVfZ8sBhgj6B7pZJJNX-X44TJzoG84iOBfhG-83Hamd1azoT4REU0HIj4nsIOhM\/s2048\/20210509_181206.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Brunch outfit, brunch outfit 2021, brunch outfit ideas spring, silk joggers outfit, supergas outfit, slogan tshirt outfit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1873\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXthNnw6GzvsWOHrYgd1v65LRpJ67VInuM7F0J8tfbFdDXyZy0nCsSs6xW_nyS2h8zrnmIni6CR1tyHVfZ8sBhgj6B7pZJJNX-X44TJzoG84iOBfhG-83Hamd1azoT4REU0HIj4nsIOhM\/s16000\/20210509_181206.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen we look back on the spring of 2021, one thing will define it. Huddling outside in the biting wind and lashing rain, determined to brunch, at any cost.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELife in the UK is very slowly creeping back towards some kind of normal and now that cafes and bars are allowed to open for outdoor service again after half a year of closure, weâre all keen to make up for lost time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESadly, the Great British weather has other ideas. It might be mid-May but the weather is saying October - not exactly the best accompaniment to enforced cafe culture.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, as Brits do, weâre making the best of it, shivering into our eggs benedict! And brunching requires a special kind of outfit - elevated casual.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHereâs how.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiq0qL8UyO7kRltn5LAOOER1ZLzMVNB9LowlOJlpEbHk__E1L8jq1at
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They're always my first choice to wear when flying off on holiday, and I also love them for a weekend vibes look that's both easy to wear and a touch uptown. This ditzy patterned pair with cuffed ankles are super comfortable as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI paired the silk joggers with a navy slogan tee and an oversized tan blazer. A touch of tailoring contrasts with the relaxed shape of the joggers and keeps things smarter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe finishing touches were my new blush satin Supergas - another high\/low mix of a sporty shape with a luxe fabric - and my new Le Pliage Club backpack in a sunny sky blue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's to the return of brunch culture!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/2884329500798405675\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
21\/05\/mama-style-sunday-brunching.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/2884329500798405675"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/2884329500798405675"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/05\/mama-style-sunday-brunching.html","title":"Mama Style | Sunday Brunching "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXthNnw6GzvsWOHrYgd1v65LRpJ67VInuM7F0J8tfbFdDXyZy0nCsSs6xW_nyS2h8zrnmIni6CR1tyHVfZ8sBhgj6B7pZJJNX-X44TJzoG84iOBfhG-83Hamd1azoT4REU0HIj4nsIOhM\/s72-c\/20210509_181206.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-8228913687648575704"},"published":{"$t":"2021-05-02T13:08:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-05-02T13:08:29.707+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Affordable Beauty Haul | E.L.F xx Jen Atkin"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglXF1rTNnriFc-nPt6xATX4WMRUyuoshi70cVfB4MGoe7yEnhJi3QB5-e5V42cgFUkRt-y0ekTUZL9Sn2tcOx-IKGIZDpfznmsEJ5d0vLFXMVXouPaUNGg7hbMTfRHZr8GLcOOnUNfaXk\/s2048\/20210502_074101.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Affordable drugstore beauty haul boots superdrug e.l.f jen atkin aussie kiss salon lashes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1291\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglXF1rTNnriFc-nPt6xATX4WMRUyuoshi70cVfB4MGoe7yEnhJi3QB5-e5V42cgFUkRt-y0ekTUZL9Sn2tcOx-IKGIZDpfznmsEJ5d0vLFXMVXouPaUNGg7hbMTfRHZr8GLcOOnUNfaXk\/s16000\/20210502_074101.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThereâs a lot to be said for affordable beauty these days.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThings have come a long way since the days of a couple of sad Rimmel powders and lipstick options, and brands such as Revolution, E.L.F, The Ordinary and Sleek have done so much to make high-quality, trend led makeup and skincare for friendly prices a really exciting space right now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuddenly, itâs not just luxury brands that are generating all the buzz for their new launches, and thatâs absolutely brilliant to see.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs much as I love the particular thrill of a high-end lipstick or face cream, bagging a bargain is it's own kind of special.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the end of the day, itâs all about finding what is most effective, whatever the price point. I recently had a bit of a pharmacy spree, and these are the great new products that made it into my basket.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHugo Boss The Scent For Her Private Accord\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2QVfjj2MRXb2D3HXE_5EetsuoAYXuovchrcxMtXA4BA4Do8AIC1lak7JLB2eStL_LaC3nkTBn8wZhJCn08arWBP1QYsUhDcKTZD76iOW52lsbWm2QwKUo0nzBCjOayfjjkPPOUwk7ThI\/s2048\/20210502_074228.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hugo Boss The Scent For Her Private Accord review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1586\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2QVfjj2MRXb2D3HXE_5EetsuoAYXuovchrcxMtXA4BA4Do8AIC1lak7JLB2eStL_LaC3nkTBn8wZhJCn08arWBP1QYsUhDcKTZD76iOW52lsbWm2QwKUo0nzBCjOayfjjkPPOUwk7ThI\/w640-h496\/20210502_074228.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqcva5o23j7l_qCamjXB3V97Xw4xXkrw_g-xpRnMrAruf73hZY3AAvkp3xV2lBoWi-Kk6NrDa098tAifZzzxrVXpp4HPhK8Uz5eugyNW4reWK_ITX0GsE1InKWkruI9DipGUi8aeahyphenhyphenhw\/s2048\/20210502_074233.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hugo Boss The Scent For Her Private Accord review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1560\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqcva5o23j7l_qCamjXB3V97Xw4xXkrw_g-xpRnMrAruf73hZY3AAvkp3xV2lBoWi-Kk6NrDa098tAifZzzxrVXpp4HPhK8Uz5eugyNW4reWK_ITX0GsE1InKWkruI9DipGUi8aeahyphenhyphenhw\/w640-h488\/20210502_074233.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting off with a truly beautiful scent that Iâve fallen in love with. You know when you spray something and it just smells like âhappyâ? Well, this does that for me. Itâs my best life - bottled.\u
20026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm very fussy with perfumes, and thereâs only three I wear on a regular basis - either Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, which Iâve literally worn since the age of 16 and also chose for my wedding day, YSL Black Opium which is generally my pick for evening, and lately, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI tend to like orientals - anything light, feminine and a little sweet without being too fruity, cloying or smelling of raspberry bubblegum, like so many scents seem to do these days.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA while ago, in an airport (remember when that was a thing we could do?) I sprayed Hugo Boss The Scent For Her, purely because the bold bottle design caught my eye and I fell in love. Itâs a great everyday scent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI ran out recently, and decided to replace that first bottle with the Private Accord, which is the more intense version of the original.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs a scent that I find luminous and sensual -\u0026nbsp; just enough and never too much.\u0026nbsp; Pink pepper, mandarin, orange blossom, coffee notes, osmanthus, freesia and a heart of cocoa. Itâs not super shouty, so I find it perfect for wearing to work or out to coffee with friends.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFunnily enough, Fragrantica ranks it closely to the other two perfumes I love from Chanel and YSL, so perhaps I really do have a âtypeâ when it comes to fragrance!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, weâre talking about the most subjective thing here, but to me this smells sophisticated, clean and gently sensual without being too in your face.\u0026nbsp; Definitely my top daily pick at the moment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAussie Kiss of Life SOS Shampoo\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjV6XUQ9XBw6rkL0tT-nvqIWEwh_LPg_ao3RHhz-LNOBoX9PQI8kzmCK9IQ266AKeMomNf24p1dnA5gfALw9R_7DYriKUkephEWqiitSSu34C-cIXu46VWyvNeFXnPYLVqgzad1s-DXB9U\/s2048\/20210501_134448.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Aussie Kiss of Life SOS Shampoo review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1415\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjV6XUQ9XBw6rkL0tT-nvqIWEwh_LPg_ao3RHhz-LNOBoX9PQI8kzmCK9IQ266AKeMomNf24p1dnA5gfALw9R_7DYriKUkephEWqiitSSu34C-cIXu46VWyvNeFXnPYLVqgzad1s-DXB9U\/w640-h442\/20210501_134448.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike perfumes, when it comes to shampoo Iâm always happy to try something new. A hairdresser told me years ago that your hair gets used to formulas over time and they stop being as effective - since then Iâve rotated what I use each time I finish a bottle.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI havenât used Aussie hair products for years, but as this was on offer when I popped into Boots and the line has had a bit of a makeover, I thought Iâd give it a try.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFully loaded with Australian superfruits, this formula promises to bring dry, damaged hair back to life. After a year of not being able to get haircuts and doing my own balayage, that sounds exactly what I need.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EManuka leaf, wild peach, macadamia nut oil and avocado make a nourishing formula. This smells really pleasant and fruity, and it lathers up nicely.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve been using shampoo bars lately and I want to love them, but it feels like I have to use half the bar to get them to foam properly. Now, I know foam isnât essential for cleaning hair, but psych
2ologically I like it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAussie are now trialling large refillable bottles that are kinder to the planet and produce less plastic waste, so I might invest in the refill pouches after this. My hair definitely came out soft, smooth and shiny. Normally the morning after washing I will use my GHDs - not necessary to get my hair straight but just because it can be really fluffy and frizzy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was impressed that using this (along with my bargain favourite Pantene 3 Minute Miracle conditioner) meant that I could skip the straighteners and embrace my natural soft waves because my hair looked nourished. Impressed!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESchwarzkopf Keratin Heat Protection Spray\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjT4VrmWs_bznWa_bzphg3JN_6jyqrLAPGazDkc4GA-p40wVuOcpzwV1Y_iG8BwzmDiTkrbUOZo2fthxruVU9YNOpXSEfmv132TO56gH-1_ffl4px0iCVUQgEFtLnyHQv4a0R0zBvq2K4A\/s2048\/20210501_133244.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Schwarzkopf Keratin Heat Protection Spray Hairspray review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1369\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjT4VrmWs_bznWa_bzphg3JN_6jyqrLAPGazDkc4GA-p40wVuOcpzwV1Y_iG8BwzmDiTkrbUOZo2fthxruVU9YNOpXSEfmv132TO56gH-1_ffl4px0iCVUQgEFtLnyHQv4a0R0zBvq2K4A\/w640-h428\/20210501_133244.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently, with salons shut, Iâve really been focusing on getting my hair into better condition, especially as it's fairly long and colour treated.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo my eternal shame, I realised Iâd been committing a big hair sin - not using a heat protectant every time I used to heat to style.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve actually been using my straighteners a lot less during lockdown, but all the oils and deep conditioners I've been diligently applying won't count for a lot if I don't use a protective spray when I do reach for them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis promises not only resistance up to 230 °C, but there's also humidity resistance and frizz control, while the keratin strengthens strands by forming a protective barrier around the cuticle.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's really helped my hair to stay soft, and is such a bargain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESchwarzkopf Keratin Hair Spray\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the same range, I also picked up this strong hold hairspray. Again, the formula is infused with hair strengthening keratin to protect and smooth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt promises 48 hours of strong hold and protection from humidity and UV radiation, while also being non-sticky. I'd say this spray gives a great balance between hold and still letting the hair move and not look like it's been dipped in PVA glue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's been working really well as a finishing touch to keep my hair looking sleek and smooth after styling and just give a bit more of a polished look.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEssie Expressie Quick Dry Nail Polish\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEik0NoxXhL9TX6HM-3QxHckH3wBph-nbgHeixt0lFxqG9WuArthtiuZ8nvAxw8tFxWAfl2MbiHqelALoLVghBKkYz0H2wAtF4d94h64dhogng7zsIXRarBnUCUPEKZA67k8j9TgkXWMezU\/s2048\/20210502_074141.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Essie Expressie Quick Dry Nail Polish review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEik0NoxXhL9TX6HM-3QxHckH3wBph-nbgHeixt0lFxqG9WuArthtiuZ8nvAxw8tFxWAfl2MbiHqelALoLVghBKkYz0H2wAtF4d94h64dhogng7zsIXRarBnUCUPEKZA67k8j9TgkXWMezU\/w666-h375\/20210502_074141.jpg\" width=\"666\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's nothing I hate more than waiting for nail polish to dry. I'm hugely impatient and have a terrible habit of painting my nails in bed (possibly because it's one of the only places I'm stationary for long!) which has resulted in some colourful accidents in the past!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut nail polish is also one of the quickest and easiest ways to give your look a new season update, and nothing says summer more than a bright mani or pedi. So I couldn't resist picking up a couple of shades to try from this new line.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe moody blue-grey 'Air Dry' looked sophisticated and would work really well against white and beige outfits. 'Crave The Chaos' is a bright pink that just makes me think of holidays and sipping cocktails in the sun.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey promise a glossy, chip free finish in minutes which sounds great to me!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EKiss Lash Couture Naked Drama Lashes - Veil\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEikq_d8IL2vZngl2KdrywjhadudFe9ftzDNXKnasmKIpEal58YkPDRzWLq6Wi6Mpk8yTofk8pLGDJH6CTxY4kMucga_mgJK41p2UhHfT06u3uE6-218wUbDJGZ9z5tjHKXxhle-Wu0Lz14\/s2048\/20210501_133301.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kiss Lash Couture Naked Drama Lashes - Veil review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1434\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEikq_d8IL2vZngl2KdrywjhadudFe9ftzDNXKnasmKIpEal58YkPDRzWLq6Wi6Mpk8yTofk8pLGDJH6CTxY4kMucga_mgJK41p2UhHfT06u3uE6-218wUbDJGZ9z5tjHKXxhle-Wu0Lz14\/w640-h448\/20210501_133301.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjc2_I7YQ6e8mc66zGOCPwwTU3juvTd5LsZxZXKLaKmOQ9LLiDef-beejJgE2frgj6C8qnJ-BFIstOHSzvf3f3R_bjjD1M27ulZsehRqntNXfo-1PjMShVilFnu1CQGnNhx0GJtkljN20g\/s2048\/20210501_133310.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kiss Lash Couture Naked Drama Lashes - Veil review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjc2_I7YQ6e8mc66zGOCPwwTU3juvTd5LsZxZXKLaKmOQ9LLiDef-beejJgE2frgj6C8qnJ-BFIstOHSzvf3f3R_bjjD1M27ulZsehRqntNXfo-1PjMShVilFnu1CQGnNhx0GJtkljN20g\/w640-h360\/20210501_133310.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgpy8wF-bQc4-jrIdcds_YwzvbBFyYX3WdaE0Qeu4_zlxltrlVnAT5S9RYmaRPcw6XVkEtOi5dDdEYmfOgk_j2ZKskSVlyRvLLCh20FS51VEU-EIKAo628bYby7FHVYgVhX4xV1hap0tsU\/s2140\/20210502_125427.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kiss Lash Couture Naked Drama Lashes - Veil review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1044\" data-original-width=\"2140\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgpy8wF-bQc4-jrIdcds_YwzvbBFyYX3WdaE0Qeu4_zlxltrlVnAT5S9RYmaRPcw6XVkEtOi5dDdEYmfOgk_j2ZKskSVlyRvLLCh20FS51VEU-EIKAo628bYby7FHVYgVhX4xV1hap0tsU\/w640-h312\/20210502_125427.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's no secret that I absolutely adore lashes, and even though 'Naked Drama' sounds a little like a dodgy soap storyline, I do like the way it hints at that elusive balance between a natural look and the kind of amped up flutter that I crave.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI recently invested in the Lashify system, and although I love it the high costs of getting the lashes shipped over from the US (there is now a UK stockist too, but annoyingly they don't carry the full range, including my favourites) mean I'm always looking for purse friendly Lashify alternatives.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELately I've just been using their bond and cutting regular false lashes into clusters to attach to my own.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis style is a faux mink, meaning it has all the light, fluffy volume of mink lashes with none of the cruelty. They also feature split tips, which gives a pretty, natural 3D finish.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs hinted at by the name, 'Veil' is a style that would work for your wedding day. I'm drawn to anything marketed to brides, as that ideal wedding day look - a sort of elevated natural, you but on your very best form.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, that's how I'd like to look every day!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EKiss Salon Nude Nail Kit - Breathtaking\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEitOvEHHj0uqngL0PN25RFZx-nrU5uB4xN3SkbmHN8edH3
2Kp29Aq1cHEnG4d9_jzDL0gSSjVIy4ZVdArZE8GMACqUEkbtTndYLUhZTlOswDosYX9-PR13ej3uFney4yzx8uYcxQyzRECTU\/s2048\/20210501_133317.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kiss Salon Nude Nail Kit - Breathtaking review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1491\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEitOvEHHj0uqngL0PN25RFZx-nrU5uB4xN3SkbmHN8edH3Kp29Aq1cHEnG4d9_jzDL0gSSjVIy4ZVdArZE8GMACqUEkbtTndYLUhZTlOswDosYX9-PR13ej3uFney4yzx8uYcxQyzRECTU\/w640-h466\/20210501_133317.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuWWb-J0zRT2qeFKqfuFRKS8QniqMySaScWhGL80BVuaT58uMqyYhuHl5g2wU987-69_uyGjVLoIOILBe3OkmqB0So363VhN_Vqm6KZmNk7qiEBYKvd7Et-Q8pQEJtiS-DNE3TEcum4Bo\/s2048\/20210501_143224.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kiss Salon Nude Nail Kit - Breathtaking review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1601\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuWWb-J0zRT2qeFKqfuFRKS8QniqMySaScWhGL80BVuaT58uMqyYhuHl5g2wU987-69_uyGjVLoIOILBe3OkmqB0So363VhN_Vqm6KZmNk7qiEBYKvd7Et-Q8pQEJtiS-DNE3TEcum4Bo\/w640-h500\/20210501_143224.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince salons have been forced to close for large parts of the last year and a half, we've all had to get a lot better at DIY beauty treatments - and the options and quality of at-home products seem to have improved alongside demand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a full time working mum, I'm always looking for beauty hacks that save time, pandemic or no. And one thing I will be continuing to fill my basket with, even as the world gets slowly back to normal, are these nail kits.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been a devotee of nail salons for years. I have a terrible habit of biting my natural nails, and they are weak and snap easily as a result.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut I also know that having neat, pretty nails is one of those little essentials that makes me feel so much more polished. I became hooked on acrylics and gels, spending lots of time and money in the process.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis began to change after I found myself with two young kids. I didn't want to miss out on time with them at the weekend, so for the first time in years I let my nails go.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis kit is a game changer. I remember using home nail kits as a teen and they were awful. It was almost guaranteed that one or two would have pinged off half an hour after applying them, and making it to the end of the night with a full set in place was impossible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI knew things had moved on a bit since then, but this kit has blown me away. Not only do the nails look really natural, but they last for around two weeks!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe thin and seamless fit is even better than some salon acrylic jobs I've had. The subtle fade from nude to whiter tips gives a lovely natural look, or painting them is also easy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey're so durable and although at £7.99 they aren't the cheapest kit out there, they're definitely worth every penny because they are a real alternative to salon visits.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll be stocking up on these as my go-to solution.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EE.L.F xx Jen Atkin Letâs Elfing Do This Palette - Light\/Medium\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6iO6msJKTdByPuBiZ460KWrR0Lj0C2PEK1ZqqlD7Fu8FelDOPICMJ9oa61-5ORb902HXlOwIi9OuUVA2mY9gjc6tIT9XvFX65sscjvsjjkWWtzhsAHCSF55cg1bY49iocDU6c_-X68_U\/s2048\/20210501_133656.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F xx Jen Atkin Letâs Elfing Do This Palette - Light\/Medium review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1386\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6iO6msJKTdByPuBiZ460KWrR0Lj0C2PEK1ZqqlD7Fu8FelDOPICMJ9oa61-5ORb902HXlOwIi9OuUVA2mY9gjc6tIT9XvFX65sscjvsjjkWWtzhsAHCSF55cg1bY49iocDU6c_-X68_U\/w640-h434\/20210501_133656.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgyq2ZcO_irwGs-eX9l_1SIxy5ynLqkswfi5dJbTjFo0FQnYbDhJg47G5gPk4Wm4omp3oSYGvhsjGFwwhMPl_mj1OpRKU2AAEA7Fx9nfR8Spf8cxlRYxaLHoC4ViXFGpSLL2hZ9SYlfPt0\/s2048\/20210501_133804.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F xx Jen Atkin Letâs Elfing Do This Palette - Light\/Medium review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1417\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgyq2ZcO_irwGs-eX9l_1SIxy5ynLqkswfi5dJbTjFo0FQnYbDhJg47G5gPk4Wm4omp3oSYGvhsjGFwwhMPl_mj1OpRKU2AAEA7Fx9nfR8Spf8cxlRYxaLHoC4ViXFGpSLL2hZ9SYlfPt0\/w640-h442\/20210501_133804.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EE.L.F are a favourite budget beauty brand, but not one I've shopped loads in the past. However, this gorgeous palette really caught my eye.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe selection of shades makes it perfect to me - all the essentials. If we're ever allowed to travel again, this would be the ideal take along.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJen Atkin is a hairstylist and founder of the upmarket brand Ouai, best known for creating those beachy, s-bend waves that ever celebrity and influencer has.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClearly that philosophy of simple, effortless, cool girl style has translated into her first venture into makeup.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis palette has four highly wearable eye shades, a blush, a bronzer and a highlight powder, all housed in a pleasingly chunky clear acrylic case.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe shades are perfect - the blush especially reminds me of Nars Orgasm, and the eyeshadows are perfect for creating everything from a low key day look to an evening smokey eye. Pure love.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EE.L.F xx Jen Atkin Clear Hair and Brow Pomade\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEguACHkRhvUDqFbmd5K1V1MyEP05jW523UKTuDpB3N_xf9TQbRQQhXbGkZJEM7Gzq20YzSNO-uckEy8GtWYoz3_Vo20FsA1mKUkdcm0RvbhTDKCzoWIiT6eHWJr0kVYOvspLlHMHtZ-4t4\/s2048\/20210501_133449.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F xx Jen Atkin Clear Hair and Brow Pomade\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1387\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEguACHkRhvUDqFbmd5K1V1MyEP05jW523UKTuDpB3N_xf9TQbRQQhXbGkZJEM7Gzq20YzSNO-uckEy8GtWYoz3_Vo20FsA1mKUkdcm0RvbhTDKCzoWIiT6eHWJr0kVYOvspLlHMHtZ-4t4\/w640-h434\/20210501_133449.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also shopped this clear brow pomade, which can be used to lockdown arches or tackle flyaways in your hair - well, I do like a good multitasker.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA grippy little micro-brush makes this really easy to use.\u0026nbsp; The older I get, the more I realise that the devil really is in the detail, and that touching up those baby hairs or taming those brows really can make you look much more polished.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat means this is the perfect product to throw in your bag and use for grooming on the go.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EE.L.F Poreless Putty Primer\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEih03FAGgGLos9S1eRSLzweB2g13K6E40h-LfVCnTLpYOjGO5BUDGCZsoOBADgBeNXjRuSPO9L2qES5nEtGw4B7vAKrp4HFWMIkjn4xq6mhCHouZq4xKoS7DRPtB5fnEWDOK4eK14lNT3U\/s2048\/20210501_133543.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F Poreless Putty Primer review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1342\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEih03FAGgGLos9S1eRSLzweB2g13K6E40h-LfVCnTLpYOjGO5BUDGCZsoOBADgBeNXjRuSPO9L2qES5nEtGw4B7vAKrp4HFWMIkjn4xq6mhCHouZq4xKoS7DRPtB5fnEWDOK4eK14lNT3U\/w640-h420\/20210501_133543.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis hero product generated serious buzz online when it first launched. It's one of the few E.L.F products I've tried, although I bought the Illuminating version, rather than this O. G.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA smooth, velvety balm, this glides on to grip make-up in place, blur out skin imperfections and give a flawless look. The formula
2is infused with Squalane, which adds protection against moisture loss.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI find this a really great alternative to my beloved (but expensive) Trinny London Miracle Blur, and it's a great way to get that filtered look in real life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EE.L.F. Lock On Liner and Brow Cream\u0026nbsp; - Espresso\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgMon1_IUGdaf-bHChiAtoMQ7dbWuUsDOgo0tW6xUfEIPo27OtGRUGF3_yyHJrOW3Z1Oaa_4DnE9tkyo4lNtS2i8XikcJo5oNs8_pI8z2eT6guCipK27uXYmQVnex-8jMiePPidgNpd59c\/s2048\/20210501_133848.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F. Lock On Liner and Brow Cream - Espresso review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1592\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgMon1_IUGdaf-bHChiAtoMQ7dbWuUsDOgo0tW6xUfEIPo27OtGRUGF3_yyHJrOW3Z1Oaa_4DnE9tkyo4lNtS2i8XikcJo5oNs8_pI8z2eT6guCipK27uXYmQVnex-8jMiePPidgNpd59c\/w640-h498\/20210501_133848.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI do love a product that works hard and has multiple uses. This little pot claims to work both as a brow pomade and a cream eyeliner - or even an eyeshadow.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of my secrets to getting glam in ten minutes or less in the morning is to go for products that multi-task, so I had to give this a try. It promises smudge proof, waterproof colour that lasts all day. Some reviews have even said it stays on in the shower!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy only reservation is the colour. There are three shades available - Light Brown, Medium Brown and Espresso. I went for Espresso, the darkest, and it's definitely too heavy a shade for my brows.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy actual brow hairs are quite dark, but I find that matching that colour can make me look a bit witchy!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's better to go slightly lighter - so I've misjudged the shade here. I'll still use it as a eyeliner but I'm a little annoyed it won't do what I intended it for.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EE.L.F Highlighting and Blending Sponge\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiyyGQ2pNm-Ak6LbWm6VSSmD1t6FenPAeQFd-_5UF0WueTMaNN_k2On2_rCzAX2DeQwQ0NnnBPm7YU5dbhjV9VJ8nJag0kRrIBw8Y1igPRPM_NF_t01Qw3ec7XbS3urT2P10LQ1Es3RTkY\/s2048\/20210501_133500.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"E.L.F Highlighting and Blending Sponge review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiyyGQ2pNm-Ak6LbWm6VSSmD1t6FenPAeQFd-_5UF0WueTMaNN_k2On2_rCzAX2DeQwQ0NnnBPm7YU5dbhjV9VJ8nJag0kRrIBw8Y1igPRPM_NF_t01Qw3ec7XbS3urT2P10LQ1Es3RTkY\/w640-h360\/20210501_133500.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, I got a free gift from E.L.F, and it was this makeup sponge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI use a sponge most days just for convenience, and I always prefer those that have a slanted edge like this, as they just seem to work better for detailed work.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe unique thing about this one is that one edge is flocked. This makes it great for diffusing and blending as it gives a really soft finish. It works especially well with powders, but you can also use creams or liquids with it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA useful little tool that's given me nice results.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/8228913687648575704\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
21\/05\/affordable-beauty-haul-elf-xx-jen-atkin.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/8228913687648575704"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/8228913687648575704"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/05\/affordable-beauty-haul-elf-xx-jen-atkin.html","title":"Affordable Beauty Haul | E.L.F xx Jen Atkin"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglXF1rTNnriFc-nPt6xATX4WMRUyuoshi70cVfB4MGoe7yEnhJi3QB5-e5V42cgFUkRt-y0ekTUZL9Sn2tcOx-IKGIZDpfznmsEJ5d0vLFXMVXouPaUNGg7hbMTfRHZr8GLcOOnUNfaXk\/s72-c\/20210502_074101.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-5299046410734386513"},"published":{"$t":"2021-04-28T03:13:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-04-28T03:13:24.136+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Beauty Pie x Pati Dubroff Makeup Essentials Kit | Reviewed"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6NfO7mzaGL5SfT9TDaJKLpkHwTneueHNiSKFQj76WaUQARv3KeQqecAgvXrx27q_TmpY4ekYDbCgcnoECCb_KVmIEKmnFbqoXiP1nszg0jxBj1x5F9IINUZJ-he-T8RDhyphenhyphenxNa-aPsa88\/s2048\/20210410_164416.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Pati Dubroff Essentials Kit Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1308\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6NfO7mzaGL5SfT9TDaJKLpkHwTneueHNiSKFQj76WaUQARv3KeQqecAgvXrx27q_TmpY4ekYDbCgcnoECCb_KVmIEKmnFbqoXiP1nszg0jxBj1x5F9IINUZJ-he-T8RDhyphenhyphenxNa-aPsa88\/s16000\/20210410_164416.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EItâs very clear by now that I have a huge amount of love for \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwi37srBiI_wAhWsgFAGHbmJAFYYABAAGgJkZw\u0026amp;ae=2\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_3nL5dZMN-ntNhfC0nalTBXDDyvOw\u0026amp;q\u0026amp;adurl\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjwisXBiI_wAhXATxUIHTK2BBcQ0Qx6BAgDEAE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBeauty Pie\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe subscription skincare and makeup brand keeps going from strength to strength, adding great new products all the time. From supplements to silk pillowcases, thereâs a lot theyâve tried out.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, almost all of my skincare routine is from the brand, and increasingly more and more of my daily must-have makeup as well. If youâre wondering \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2019\/06\/latest-launches-hero-products-beauty-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehow Beauty Pie works\u003C\/a\u003E, want to take a closer look at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2017\/06\/another-slice-beauty-pie-skincare-review.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esome of the skincare\u003C\/a\u003E,\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2018\/08\/beauty-pie-japanfusion-skincare-review.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esee the Japanfusion skincare line\u003C\/a\u003E, or take a look at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/a-festive-slice-of-beauty-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esome of Beauty Pieâs best new launches\u003C\/a\u003E, I got you covered!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI know thereâs a lot of love and curiosity about the brand, so I thought Iâd share some my latest order. I was so excited to try some of these items. When I pulled up on my drive and spotted my postie I practically rugby tackled him - hey, gotta get that pink box magic, right? If you know, you know!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFuturelipstick Luxe Shine - Master Sweet (£25.00\/ £6.84)\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSQuYxnCI4Ijrb9VxC_qOO8MB1D0QM9VXBrb99W6_fWu5j6AiUSsABo4td0dlbLyaEREu1sJTwxZmWR0soTUaYE9msMq7KyTSb2aSmrsMBSNijbZ9xxvkfQkVN0nz1Bp4-88DA3OH2nTs\/s2048\/20210405_161734.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Futurelipstick Luxe Shine Master Sweet review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1335\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSQuYxnCI4Ijrb9VxC_qOO8MB1D0QM9VXBrb99W6_fWu5j6AiUSsABo4td0dlbLyaEREu1sJTwxZmWR0soTUaYE9msMq7KyTSb2aSmrsMBSNijbZ9xxvkfQkVN0nz1Bp4-88DA3OH2nTs\/w640-h418\/202
210405_161734.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgmZlI819GIaiHYoEMN9lMBruF06i5Xa_FS24gw9Z4EeN3kSb5ws1bqojiqOOmfUBprowpjCSnbkZK1r8fxUGqq4dXJiOIJXZqwYvr1f6o8SHCOldehE0TSSC20Y9qUxYDKwuaBKVy6cXU\/s2048\/20210405_161854.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Futurelipstick Luxe Shine Master Sweet review Charlotte Tilbury dupe\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1576\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgmZlI819GIaiHYoEMN9lMBruF06i5Xa_FS24gw9Z4EeN3kSb5ws1bqojiqOOmfUBprowpjCSnbkZK1r8fxUGqq4dXJiOIJXZqwYvr1f6o8SHCOldehE0TSSC20Y9qUxYDKwuaBKVy6cXU\/w640-h492\/20210405_161854.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe formula of the Futurelipstick line is one of my all-time favourites. Itâs really moisturising and comfortable to wear, nicely pigmented but also gives a flattering, glossy sheen that manages to be completely non-sticky.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis combination of attributes makes it pretty much perfect for me. It reminds me an awful lot of the âHuggableâ lipsticks that Mac used to do.\u0026nbsp; Packed with precious plant oils, it has a really pretty, gently plumping effect thatâs super flattering and is just so comfortable to wear.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI usually buy the shade âYou Sexy Thingâ, which is a sort of sheer tawny brown with very subtle golden sheen, but I decided to mix it up and try âMaster Sweetâ, which is a peachier nude. Itâs such a gorgeous shade for spring.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESuperbrow Angled Shaping Pencil - Perfect Brown\u0026nbsp; (£25.00\/£7.27)\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjcU8oEHqkoXxIwFni6MVUw9XOyLqO6UwM4KN9Po22usIT40kTy35VzgRn3N1GI1jkSaOuRAXKnH-jZy2nkrl7UndrrLk99K_QMyFUVZs7-dlsrqxs-0h41RdLxDT8Y3k7bJKN0tZQXnXA\/s2048\/20210405_161655.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Superbrow Angled Shaping Pencil - Perfect Brown  Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1314\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjcU8oEHqkoXxIwFni6MVUw9XOyLqO6UwM4KN9Po22usIT40kTy35VzgRn3N1GI1jkSaOuRAXKnH-jZy2nkrl7UndrrLk99K_QMyFUVZs7-dlsrqxs-0h41RdLxDT8Y3k7bJKN0tZQXnXA\/w640-h410\/20210405_161655.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDoes the perfect brow pencil exist? Well, for me itâs definitely this one. This is my fourth time ordering this and itâs quickly become a daily essential.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReliable sources tell me it's exactly the same as one from Bobbi Brown (but at member price, a third of the cost). I can believe this because Beauty Pieâs whole original angle was that they sourced their products from exactly the same places as big-name brands, and\u0026nbsp; a lot of Beauty Pie items are very similar to Bobbi Brown.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love this because it reliably delivers flawless arches every time. The chunky, triangular nib makes it very easy to get both thin, precise lines and broader ones. That means I can quickly outline and delicately fill in just by slightly varying the angle of the pencil.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe formula
2is nicely pigmented and slightly waxy, so not only does it fill in the sparse patches but it also shapes and holds brow hairs in place. The result? Perfect definition in a few seconds. And the colour lasts all day - even clinging on throughout a sweaty run. One end also has a spoolie so you can shape and brush through.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI donât think this can be improved upon, and âPerfect Brownâ is the perfect brunette shade with neutral undertones. A canât live without product.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWondercolour Longwear Cream Shadow Stick - Teddy Bare, Vanilla Whirl\u0026nbsp; (£22.00\/£5.88)\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9wS3H6DRD03vFhIvQi1rmLBD_c2Jg8KY92jSeZquQPPv7NfPKgkYxsYRbwKjwrwKnmy7L2ysG_-Ax3QApte_AYGrAUDsUj74_OgfyxRrnYklDOQ2_1rVkVfmmI2ZFpinCeO3o-AvCm84\/s2048\/20210405_161551.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Wondercolour Longwear Cream Shadow Stick - Teddy Bare, Vanilla Whirl review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1306\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9wS3H6DRD03vFhIvQi1rmLBD_c2Jg8KY92jSeZquQPPv7NfPKgkYxsYRbwKjwrwKnmy7L2ysG_-Ax3QApte_AYGrAUDsUj74_OgfyxRrnYklDOQ2_1rVkVfmmI2ZFpinCeO3o-AvCm84\/w640-h408\/20210405_161551.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjV1gouJZOjiSsb2c4GeI0GESDpoPfAtGJI_EjBBFwaoMPFjdkfTSLzYNtAv-Dj2a2I16ScfrAC1rfiArjNFZ-RVRUpfxDvDgbtyer_TJRDNyqhtZrl-_hdfMJira-kuBrBeNLLSUnrXNQ\/s2048\/20210405_161816.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Wondercolour Longwear Cream Shadow Stick - Teddy Bare, Vanilla Whirl\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjV1gouJZOjiSsb2c4GeI0GESDpoPfAtGJI_EjBBFwaoMPFjdkfTSLzYNtAv-Dj2a2I16ScfrAC1rfiArjNFZ-RVRUpfxDvDgbtyer_TJRDNyqhtZrl-_hdfMJira-kuBrBeNLLSUnrXNQ\/w640-h360\/20210405_161816.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore repeat orders! Iâve shown these shadow sticks on an order before and again, I genuinely add one to my basket each time I place an order, because I canât be without them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe formula and packaging are identical to the Bobbi Brown equivalent, so again these are a premium product for a lower membership price. âTeddy Bareâ is a cool toned matte taupe shade that is absolutely perfect for contouring, so not only do I use it on my eyes, I also use it all over my face.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe crayon format makes this extra easy - I simply draw on my contour and then blend the lines out using a flat foundation brush. The shade gives a much more realistic âshadowâ than an orangey bronzer, and the long lasting formula is brilliant. âVanilla Whirlâ is a light matte beige which I use as a very natural looking highlight.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs so quick and easy to do this -\u0026nbsp; my makeup routine takes a literal ten minutes and I can still get in a bit of shaping using these.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBahia De Miel Candle (£50.00\/£16.27)\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRmYTiZrmnS2e1Xf7dbvZs-wdmpoxo4FcydQ2uQfFV23fBKL8f0Kyq49-2x07Z45IUu5w8LuTWvruXKtdAcAKNo8AYrcVUBUSysfwaYZOwrcgacX8AayS
2HJJQbrduIUEVd4KFIxfFGBgc\/s2048\/20210405_161136.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Bahia De Miel Candle review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1373\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRmYTiZrmnS2e1Xf7dbvZs-wdmpoxo4FcydQ2uQfFV23fBKL8f0Kyq49-2x07Z45IUu5w8LuTWvruXKtdAcAKNo8AYrcVUBUSysfwaYZOwrcgacX8AaySHJJQbrduIUEVd4KFIxfFGBgc\/w640-h430\/20210405_161136.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother product line that Beauty Pie do very well are scented candles. Presented in heavy glass votives and with a strong scent throw, they really do feel extremely luxurious.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScented candles are one of those every day treats I rely on now more than ever. When you work from home, a really good way to draw a line under the working day is to light one and let the scent and the relaxing glow take you a million miles away from your relentless inbox.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI had been eyeing this one up for a while, but I wasnât sure whether or not Iâd enjoy the perfume from the description. After being out of stock for a long while during the Covid disruption, this finally came back in so I took the plunge. And thankfully I absolutely love this.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt smells beautiful and very sophisticated - an intricate blend of Green Basil, Liquorice Milk, Balsam Fir, Guaiac Wood, Wild Honey, Red Juniper and seductive Vanilla Musk. The result is sweet but never sickly, fresh but not fougere and unbelievably luxe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt smells like the smartest boutique hotel in town. I only wish now that they did the scent as a perfume. Heaven.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy only small wish is that it came with a metal lid - I prefer these as they look better when not in use and stop that awful burnt smell when you blow it out.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUber Youth Super Elixir Microbiome Mist On Serum (£80.00\/£17.60)\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiHt5Lk7yibBD4rPZa4P3dDg380DfkwvH43VCdmzVO4PlKgMn5YIzJoHDYRWt38zpW7Byvc3ZJYQAseNk4oFIzRmR65Utj-kXhrIoASbBPQUhIXd52WJy1yIgahSKdaYZQ5PthrKLROBqU\/s2048\/20210405_161315.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Uber Youth Super Elixir Microbiome Mist On Serum review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1486\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiHt5Lk7yibBD4rPZa4P3dDg380DfkwvH43VCdmzVO4PlKgMn5YIzJoHDYRWt38zpW7Byvc3ZJYQAseNk4oFIzRmR65Utj-kXhrIoASbBPQUhIXd52WJy1yIgahSKdaYZQ5PthrKLROBqU\/w640-h464\/20210405_161315.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs a mist a part of your skincare routine? For a long while, it wasnât part of mine, but when I first began using one I immediately loved it -\u0026nbsp; and now I couldnât start my day without one. I normally start my daily skincare with the\u0026nbsp; Beauty Pie Japanfusion Hydra Prep Lotion which I've added a spray top too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo this will replace that. I was a little on the fence with this because I think it's overpriced, but my curiosity got the better of me. Thereâs been a lot of buzz in the beauty and wellness world lately around the role of your microbiome - aka the delicate ecosystem of good bacteria on your skin. This ecosystem is now considered key to preventing skin ageing. Two processes - inflammation and glycation - can accelate all those little issues like dullness, fine lines and sagging.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis product is billed as a âserum in a mistâ to counteract those processes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt supports the skinâs barrier functions and has complexes for anti-wrinkle, anti-environmental damage and anti-glycation, all in a fancy, state of the art delivery system sourced in Japan.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is exactly why I love Beauty Pie - they are always innovating and even creating new product categories. Iâm excited to add this into my routine.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESuperdrops Flash Facelift (£50.00\/ £11.54)\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEidu3Amv
2krsURO-QrX6yghQzfE3a60juO9d5gRxQv0FGuvg_m_d9B2C0kt4xeYNYPj8N2uuAsPDVI_EU4tfmAYWpXPXQI7vYbTyIcZChtmGRhjc6zdKTqXpiKm10uzYBFrYlTj4F7XgT5Q\/s2048\/20210405_161349.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Superdrops Flash Facelift review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1662\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEidu3AmvkrsURO-QrX6yghQzfE3a60juO9d5gRxQv0FGuvg_m_d9B2C0kt4xeYNYPj8N2uuAsPDVI_EU4tfmAYWpXPXQI7vYbTyIcZChtmGRhjc6zdKTqXpiKm10uzYBFrYlTj4F7XgT5Q\/w640-h520\/20210405_161349.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESooo glad this is back in stock! My favourite serum - Iâve been\u0026nbsp; been using Beauty Pie Uber Youth in the meantime, but\u0026nbsp; I prefer the texture of this.\u0026nbsp; Again, it's another product packed with clever anti-aging innovations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are peptides that smooth, plump and tone the skin, super-hydrating Hyluronic Acid and the bafflingly named âMatrixyl Morphomicsâ which is a multi-functional complex to deliver younger looking skin in just a few drops.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe serum feels lightweight and smooth to pat on and leaves a beautiful soft and glowing finish. Lets hope this and the mist will give me back some of the freshness that the past stressful year has taken away!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUber Volume Boost Velvet Mascara - Brownie (£25.00\/£6.36)\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCCG9U9s3WJoV8dq9SbdXCIQ08hdXQ30LZUJ-tizUNdc7_K-cj4HHgMwv6ph4iN1aBWUhdWbPPwwxI_ZmsnT9gwJoENBB24OJk_y9sMaXcYFuXd5U64nE7wTOXVG3d160fDuqKK5lgLoo\/s2048\/20210410_164430.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Uber Boost Velvet Volume Mascara review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCCG9U9s3WJoV8dq9SbdXCIQ08hdXQ30LZUJ-tizUNdc7_K-cj4HHgMwv6ph4iN1aBWUhdWbPPwwxI_ZmsnT9gwJoENBB24OJk_y9sMaXcYFuXd5U64nE7wTOXVG3d160fDuqKK5lgLoo\/w640-h360\/20210410_164430.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've only ever tried Beauty Pie mascara once and I HATED it. Too wet, too gloopy and did nothing for my lashes. So this is a leap of faith. I really fell for the description and the shade here. The words âdeepâ, âsexyâ and âItalianâ all featured (be still my beating heart!).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPromising length, curl and volume with a plush, velvet finish this contains natural waxes alongside organic Shea Butter and Vitamin E so it conditions the lashes as well for optimal growth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut of course, it's all about the brush when it comes to mascaras, and Iâm happy to say this one delivers. A thick nylon spiral brush helps grab every lash for a fuller flutter. The formula is creamy rather than wet, and is nicely buildable without being clumpy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI actually do really like this mascara, and the pretty brown shade so I think it's going to become a good daily option - although it doesnât quite beat my all time favourite, which is the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELimited Edition Pati Dubroff Makeup Essentials Kit (£150.00 \/£44.00)\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhlLIxiU-2cgeOnOfg0UO1AuK-EL3a7N9xSDyCHDVx8Oi3Yo8I7kJdVOqSwt2E2bbun4cd6gVQdK-SFZ9M_RwcUiUiRxcoK5Ucsc0QuthVhan-s5ga33ZhFbyCPUN8L8vo3V96XBhHiCiU\/s2048\/20210410_164148.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Limited Edition Pati Dubroff Makeup Essentials Kit review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1334\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhlLIxiU-2cgeOnOfg0UO1AuK-EL3a7N9xSDyCHDVx8Oi3Yo8I7kJdVOqSwt2E2bbun4cd6gVQdK-SFZ9M_RwcUiUiRxcoK5Ucsc0QuthVhan-s5ga33ZhFbyCPUN8L8vo3V96XBhHiCiU\/w640-h416\/20210410_164148.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiiYLwgYM0Pajcr0GmmyDdJ_x_ReEjMAD5ZeU9qbrf-IDX7avLPPWF1f1mzepOWwujKye73lKvzDQLVCDDe-6K_KzYIQL4d5SBMo8JlU8CpTj3GTuPsCfRZndxZKVozuXSLwGq7NSViPBk\/s2048\/20210410_164419.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Limited Edition Pati Dubroff Makeup Essentials Kit review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiiYLwgYM0Pajcr0GmmyDdJ_x_ReEjMAD5ZeU9qbrf-IDX7avLPPWF1f1mzepOWwujKye73lKvzDQLVCDDe-6K_KzYIQL4d5SBMo8JlU8CpTj3GTuPsCfRZndxZKVozuXSLwGq7NSViPBk\/w640-h360\/20210410_164419.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgbH2oWHzq56bgWgJKRywGEe8IsEJtqwXPtVNDX60fi1N8UejFsZP7XfI9L8olub-1emCo3haE1FmnvBFvopg-p1nkJSw-K3xFV5HIfYWouP9JdCK860iyDqrA3fWyvAPK1Z_VinNlV12I\/s2048\/20210410_164434.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Limited Edition Pati Dubroff Makeup Essentials Kit review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgbH2oWHzq56bgWgJKRywGEe8IsEJtqwXPtVNDX60fi1N8UejFsZP7XfI9L8olub-1emCo3haE1FmnvBFvopg-p1nkJSw-K3xFV5HIfYWouP9JdCK860iyDqrA3fWyvAPK1Z_VinNlV12I\/w640-h360\/20210410_164434.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjfuw9zvIYjPMFAcOPKwDAN4pSWqji5FWI7z8MRyJbyHaGE-fbW6Eo12S56TM5-uyuu7ozA5LqjZJw_dmvd5VMqu1FPi3zt8Q3BqGwBZbqxYAJxM1D4yX3G69HgKNvZb9pH1eh5Y8AdW8I\/s2048\/20210410_164437.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Limited Edition Pati Dubroff Makeup Essentials Kit review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjfuw9zvIYjPMFAcOPKwDAN4pSWqji5FWI7z8MRyJbyHaGE-fbW6Eo12S56TM5-uyuu7ozA5LqjZJw_dmvd5VMqu1FPi3zt8Q3BqGwBZbqxYAJxM1D4yX3G69HgKNvZb9pH1eh5Y8AdW8I\/w640-h360\/20210410_164437.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgq5ep6FFdLSjLt74Z-pP3WWgeP4SawMxxdZpxaGD129OhXq7Si0Rq7N2GT0i9rfndagl23-F_o-K0WOJmib7Oh2wckx6Sbk3JJMJS1KHNTK5xoCZ-it7RZTwv6ZUH0CQcoENJRKC49hNA\/s2048\/20210410_164439.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Limited Edition Pati Dubroff Makeup Essentials Kit review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1444\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgq5ep6FFdLSjLt74Z-pP3WWgeP4SawMxxdZpxaGD129OhXq7Si0Rq7N2GT0i9rfndagl23-F_o-K0WOJmib7Oh2wckx6Sbk3JJMJS1KHNTK5xoCZ-it7RZTwv6ZUH0CQcoENJRKC49hNA\/w640-h452\/20210410_164439.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough my pink box of joy had already arrived for the month, when this
2special collaboration was announced I knew immediately that I would have to order it. The member price seemed a steal for the amount of products - eight items, some of which I already know and like, and five purely exclusive to the kit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd it all came housed in the most beautiful clear travel makeup bag with nude trim - very similar to a travel bag I paid over £20 for on it's on from Space NK. I have way too many makeup bags already, but theyâre like catnip to me - so that sealed the deal! I placed a second order.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe kit contains:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPro Glow Perfect Highlighting Stick - Soft Moonlight\u003C\/b\u003E (golden champagne shimmer) -\u0026nbsp; a dewy, illuminated, glowing skin finisher, biomimetic elastic waxes, luminous pearls and a soft-focus diffusing gel matrix. Woah! This is very soft and n
2ot glittery on the skin, so it's the ideal gentle looking highlight for day.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBig Bright Eyes Kohl Eyeliner -\u0026nbsp; Bright Eyed\u003C\/b\u003E (soft pale cream) - in a universal nude tone for bigger, brighter, wider looking eyes, with super soft buildable colour. I love using a nude liner to fake awakeness, especially after my kids have been waking up at night, and this one is really creamy and easy to smudge on.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVelvet Veil Cream Eyeshadow -\u0026nbsp; Doe\u003C\/b\u003E (cool toned matte brown) - You can enhance, define, outline, and sculpt eyes using this blendable cream with long wear micropigments. The perfect cool matte brown for everyday wear and also for a light, natural contour.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESupercheek Cream Blush - Sexy Berry (rose pink) \u003C\/b\u003E- This has a lightweight, pillowy matte texture, that melts into skin for a natural finish. The shade is a bit darker than something I would normally select, but on the skin it's beautiful, creating a very believable, flattering flush.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EShine Up Lip Colour Balm Stick -\u0026nbsp; Sexy Berry\u003C\/b\u003E (rose pink) -\u0026nbsp; 3 in 1 balm, colour and conditioning shine, and a sheer wash of colour all sound great to me, because I love multi-functioning products that are easy to apply in a hurry. Again, I wouldnât have picked out this shade myself but - spoiler alert - I absolutely love it. Itâs a very flattering, just-slightly-darker than nude shade that looks natural and polished. Thatâs the great thing about discovering new things with the kit, because I had tried this product in a lighter shade I didnât love it. Now I have it in the Sexy Berry, Iâve been using it every day. I really like the crayon format as well, which gives you precise application on the go.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWondergel Longwear Lip Liner -\u0026nbsp; Foxy\u003C\/b\u003E (warm toned nude pink) - These lipliners are beautigul. Smooth, creamy, intense colour laydown, glide and precision payoff for shaping and defining - they are a steam at the memberâs price. I always have one in my makeup bag, either in this shade or the slightly pinker âRummy Pinkâ, which is a great dupe for the iconic Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk lip liner.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUber Volume Boost Velvet Formula Mascara -\u0026nbsp; Super Black \u003C\/b\u003E-\u0026nbsp; Of course, I bought this in my previous order before the Pati Dubroff kit launched, and luckily I do like it (Iâm very picky about mascaras!). Itâs a great everyday formula and as I bought it in brown, it's nice to try the black version here.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMini Shape and Contour Brush\u003C\/b\u003E - The final inclusion was this little dual ended synthetic brush to help you sculpt, shape and blend. Itâs a handy little tool, so Iâll be adding it to my mini makeup kit that comes with me whenever I leave the house.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDr Glycolic Soft Feet Peel Socks (£15.00\/£3.38)\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEihVIjRJDiJ8IOmUlVN3sWK_Jp9cLVvn6KoaHev_S192PF6K-vq9IVZgPR_8sQfWPPNXkS_6RiXh76NaPK0AKxuwqyfA0WxgGIXjae6we_UV77BHb3sJHMk4hhIcxZ_9CCGSUhBDeK9-dE\/s2048\/20210410_164026.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dr Glycolic Soft Feet Peel Socks review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1551\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEihVIjRJDiJ8IOmUlVN3sWK_Jp9cLVvn6KoaHev_S192PF6K-vq9IVZgPR_8sQfWPPNXkS_6RiXh76NaPK0AKxuwqyfA0WxgGIXjae6we_UV77BHb3sJHMk4hhIcxZ_9CCGSUhBDeK9-dE\/w640-h484\/20210410_164026.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis kind of at-home treatment has been all over social media for a
2while and Iâve wanted to try it for ages. If you havenât come across then before, they are little booties filled with a solution that you pop on your feet. After 90 minutes, you take them off and wash off any residue. Then magically, in around 3-7 days, all the horrid, hard, callused skin on your feet will start peeling off, leaving you with baby soft, smooth feet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese kind of foot masks originated in South Korea a while ago (there are lots of highly gross photos of the results online, if youâre into a bit of gore!).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Beauty Pie version contains Glycolic Acid derived from sugar cane - this dissolves the âglueâ holding dead skin cells on your feet, and Lactic Acid that exfoliates, allowing the skin to regain it's ideal pH level.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThereâs also antioxidant grapefruit, orange, lemon, sweet almond and coconut extracts. Itâs a pedicure in a little package to give you a nice salon finish at home - ideal for all those crusty winter feet weâve been hiding in thick socks and boots for ages.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAll-In-Wonder Tinted Illuminating Primer - Nude Glow (£24.00\/£6.81)\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEij7avVL0mFCDq96Tza403dOLk9S-QonasMsHVwgFmsdXXLnylo7OEphNmWHPzNbUBUW79urcIx-M2cxuEvllyFQQ57CodttjsabP4KFcgB9-Jt44VqqlL94NFrQNsGXBK_8y4pYXNtSJI\/s2048\/20210410_164054.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie All-In-Wonder Tinted Illuminating Primer review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1340\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEij7avVL0mFCDq96Tza403dOLk9S-QonasMsHVwgFmsdXXLnylo7OEphNmWHPzNbUBUW79urcIx-M2cxuEvllyFQQ57CodttjsabP4KFcgB9-Jt44VqqlL94NFrQNsGXBK_8y4pYXNtSJI\/w640-h418\/20210410_164054.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrimer is a product I absolutely rely on day to day, whether under foundation or even on it's own during a no-makeup day. This one is new to me, although it's a Beauty Pie bestseller, and having tried it now, I can completely see why.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPacked with opalescent, light-refracting particles and skin-soothing Vitamin E, it immediately made my skin look refreshed, glowing and brightened. The slight tint unified my complexion and gave a really nice âmy skin but betterâ look.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs the ideal thing for a bare skinned, natural look and also works well under another base to give a smooth, long-lasting finish. Definitely a new favourite. I actually find it a great alternative for the much more expensive \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/02\/trinny-london-t-stack-bff-cream-review.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETrinny London BFF Cream\u003C\/a\u003E I love.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo thatâs my newest Beauty Pie haul - once again, some amazing new products that have me more hooked than ever. More and more of my essential items come from here, and Iâm in awe of how well the brand is developing.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/5299046410734386513\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
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Sometimes they creep up and ambush you when youâre least expecting it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut however they happen, theyâre an unfortunate fact of life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnd with the super challenging conditions over the past year and a half, you may have noticed them becoming a lot more frequent.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI know for me, itâs been a fraught balancing act at times. Coming to grips with work issues, pandemic childcare and thornier topics like bereavement and isolation - sometimes Iâve felt myself sinking.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe signs are easy to spot. I feel withdrawn from life and want to avoid social contact. I start to panic about things that donât normally affect me. And that familiar sensation of something heavy sitting on my chest starts to kick in.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo what do you do when this happens?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe key idea is to recognise you have a choice. Life happens - good and bad, and you canât control that.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat you \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ecan\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E control is your own response. You are the one in charge of changing a negative mindset and a downward spiral into something more positive. Yes, it takes a bit of digging deep, but the returns are so worth it. That's the inspiration behind my 'Mama Grow' series of posts. I'm learning and developing all the time, and so are you -\u0026nbsp; so why don't we share what we've learned?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo here is how I plan to give a big, resounding âSOD OFFâ to that nagging little voice in my head that tells me all of the negative things - Iâm worthless, Iâm terrible, Iâm bound to fail. \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ED
2o one, voices.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDo More Of What Makes You Happy\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgataQqiEyan2q6uYEAkCIn1M27WgVTbC5E5Y8GOhkWGxhYxdEwhyphenhyphenwwlRLevf3hyphenhyphenQx-kqwoMdB5N46LMeCy0prlQMVwXul_SBZ34ZCThZ2L2kutVOeyXx5wZtVXTNc7zlg5mn-rpEiVD34\/s1100\/photo-1502898664531-0564045a0da9.jpeg.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to change a bad mood how to be happy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"896\" data-original-width=\"1100\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgataQqiEyan2q6uYEAkCIn1M27WgVTbC5E5Y8GOhkWGxhYxdEwhyphenhyphenwwlRLevf3hyphenhyphenQx-kqwoMdB5N46LMeCy0prlQMVwXul_SBZ34ZCThZ2L2kutVOeyXx5wZtVXTNc7zlg5mn-rpEiVD34\/w640-h522\/photo-1502898664531-0564045a0da9.jpeg.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen was the last little moment you felt truly content?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot the big, life-affirming ones. Iâm not talking about your graduation or the birth of your first-born child here. Nope. More the little moments where you suddenly realise - do you know what, Iâm really happy?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHaving a dinner party and looking around at your friends as you share a joke? Snuggling in bed on a lazy Sunday morning with your kids? Taking a long walk alone with a coffee and a podcast?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHereâs the thing - life is almost entirely composed of these little moments. So if you can tip the balance towards having more of those, then youâre likely to feel happier. When youâre feeling bad, take the time to do something just for you. I know that sounds easier said than done sometimes. But a quick walk outside by the river or a half hour away from your desk to read a chapter of your book are not beyond your reach. You just have to know when to priroritise them. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorking from home I get caught up a lot and often donât move from my desk. Iâm learning that when Iâm truly having a shitty day, and things are beginning to spiral, it's a lot more beneficial and productive to take half an hour out and do something just for myself.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EInterrupt Anxiety With Gratitude\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi7250vbOR-6I-rjfOhX8PD8pKERgMjFGLBucVwSR7Beo4zHEFXlMgUvbgNP2zibUk4LF_gEV6Bn8l7WqzfEVtGjgxzd9eag2S4Jb5yqdJIu7W0fOmv70G1vvNdfRNP2CEwOnNqTcUPsOU\/s960\/FB_IMG_1618486966353.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"practicising gratitude, how to overcome anxiety, how to lift your bad mood\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"540\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi7250vbOR-6I-rjfOhX8PD8pKERgMjFGLBucVwSR7Beo4zHEFXlMgUvbgNP2zibUk4LF_gEV6Bn8l7WqzfEVtGjgxzd9eag2S4Jb5yqdJIu7W0fOmv70G1vvNdfRNP2CEwOnNqTcUPsOU\/w640-h360\/FB_IMG_1618486966353.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the most important lessons Iâve learnt since developing anxiety and becoming interested in mind management is to stop your bad feelings in their tracks by forcing yourself to take stock and feel grateful.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOften it starts feeling like there wonât be anything to re
2cord, because youâre so tightly focused on the current crisis and whatever bad thing is happening. But once you start to write down the smallest thing you can be grateful for - the sunshine outside your window, that delicious latte youâve just polished off - the floodgates usually open and you realise that, actually? You have a lot to feel thankful for.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReminding yourself of simple things most of have and take for granted a lot of the time - the freedom to choose, a roof over our heads - the real basics that would make like unbearable if we didnât have them -\u0026nbsp; can go an awful long way to flipping those negative feelings on their head and making you realise that, yes, the current situation might be bad, but the bigger picture is quite rosy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERepeat Some Neutral Thoughts\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjab8XEIZHD9MyXQoxXNVpZ7tIvBFib6E3R29zja18mHuncs3HSwQuEbZdFmlr-31VHMB3o6Fh-uHJ7QzdW0-jbZNT3S8IxQYXo7ucLgohavpjyUe9R2G68DxtwuHlkVGPDUTdXhdDKPD0\/s2048\/IMG_20210228_083848_394.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to get anxiety under control, how to beat a bad mood\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjab8XEIZHD9MyXQoxXNVpZ7tIvBFib6E3R29zja18mHuncs3HSwQuEbZdFmlr-31VHMB3o6Fh-uHJ7QzdW0-jbZNT3S8IxQYXo7ucLgohavpjyUe9R2G68DxtwuHlkVGPDUTdXhdDKPD0\/w640-h640\/IMG_20210228_083848_394.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat do you think of positive affirmations? If youâre anything like me, they come with a hefty dose of side eye.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETelling myself Iâm a powerful goddess and that the worldâs wealth and opportunities are coming to me just doesnât sit with my internal bullshit meter. But hereâs the thing - \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eyou might have been doing affirmations wrong all this time.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the coaching that Iâve been taking in, affirmations that actually work to alter a negative thought pattern have to be demonstrably true. They have to be grounded in reality.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour brain is extremely good at weaving it's own narratives. It pays way more attention to the negative than the positive in order to protect you - itâs scanning for threats on the horizon. Over time, these neural pathways become worn in. They are literally the path of least resistance for your thoughts to go down.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe good news is that we have a little thing called \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eneuroplasticity\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E - this means that over time, your thoughts can literally rewire your brain. But it takes practice, patience and repetition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStart off by finding a neutral statement that your brain can objectively accept as true. Rather than âIâm fat and uglyâ try âI have a functional body that hasnât let me downâ. Rather than âIâm awful at my jobâ try âI have a track record of delivering projects well.â\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy affirmations are things my brain can accept:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI am one of a kind\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI add value to the world\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI am not my mistakes\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI enjoy my own company\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI focu
2s on what I can control and let go of what I canât\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI have the power to control my thoughts and emotions\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI survived this feeling before, and I can do it again\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll of these I can accept as true, and focusing on them helps me to pack my anxiety back into the box where it belongs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EYes, You Can Meditate\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKwSKeYddJCRLHTj9wYf9d0HXPVryqZChXJxhylB85HBZBNxLRf3EH5yXfM4PN02C3woq-CoJ-nwa3mWLn_7TrGHKfuQibQAvQtKiI8UaGdUQyCCyHu-3viwRrnQ0LdC-NSIzTe8G5GoI\/s1050\/photo-1501763676372-a4eb0b8c40dd+%25281%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"mind management, overcoming anxiety\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"700\" data-original-width=\"1050\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKwSKeYddJCRLHTj9wYf9d0HXPVryqZChXJxhylB85HBZBNxLRf3EH5yXfM4PN02C3woq-CoJ-nwa3mWLn_7TrGHKfuQibQAvQtKiI8UaGdUQyCCyHu-3viwRrnQ0LdC-NSIzTe8G5GoI\/w640-h426\/photo-1501763676372-a4eb0b8c40dd+%25281%2529.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAgain, meditation is a concept that a lot of us - myself included - automatically dismiss. Maybe it seems a bit too out there for you, or perhaps you simply struggle with emptying your mind.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut meditation doesnât have to be some hour long marathon of sitting in the lotus position and attaining a higher Zen state. It can be taking three minutes to practice box breathing. This is a very real technique (used by the SAS no less!) to bring about a physiological state of calm.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI like the app Breathly, which is very simple and just guides you through the breath work. That works really well for me when I feel anxious.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOr simply just take a moment to sit in silence. How often do we do that, without music, or a podcast or something to distract us? Sit in the quiet and just take a moment to inhabit your body and notice how it feels.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERewrite Your Story\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6acsSEtXDDLKzTXLAl6BO9rO1tk8oBDxN3oMutLtmKCDfpVrTlK_ymWXDXFFnBYXq8iCBS_swohDAQdee_vngcyMHYks-BSbM5kykDzXRKcofrCPvTxhOEBJggB9NUyUpBt2WT4jnfR4\/s622\/photo-1531347520814-e80b3cbe3cba.jpeg.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"planning your week, battling anxiety, how to stop feeling overwhelmed\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"457\" data-original-width=\"622\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6acsSEtXDDLKzTXLAl6BO9rO1tk8oBDxN3oMutLtmKCDfpVrTlK_ymWXDXFFnBYXq8iCBS_swohDAQdee_vngcyMHYks-BSbM5kykDzXRKcofrCPvTxhOEBJggB9NUyUpBt2WT4jnfR4\/w640-h470\/photo-1531347520814-e80b3cbe3cba.jpeg.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery
2one has a story that they tell themselves. And when youâre in the grip of a negative mood, guess what? The story you tell yourself is likely to be pretty catastrophic.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBut you can literally rewrite the narrative.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust like with exam revision, the act of physically writing something out encodes that information into our brains. So take a moment to write the âstoryâ of what is happening to you. Then ârewriteâ the story, only in more neutral tones. No negatives allowed. Read it back and take a moment to think how it makes you feel.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReassured? More in control? Not so sad and desperate? Good. Now go with that. The story is what you make it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe real point of this post is to emphasise that the reality we experience is never objective. Itâs coloured by our moods, our feelings and our mindset.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you catch yourself teetering on the edge of a negative spiral, know that \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eyou do have the power to stop it\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKnow that there are hacks you can use to reprogram how you speak to yourself. It all starts in the mind. Now go kick the ass of that bad mood!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/5692726027882807300\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/04\/mama-grow-how-to-stay-positive-on-very.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5692726027882807300"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5692726027882807300"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/04\/mama-grow-how-to-stay-positive-on-very.html","title":" Mama Grow | How To Stay Positive On A Very Bad Day"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjXt8XwNmOQ2ykQ2n7puN_6VMjmZA8CMz2E3wjtpvF6EssD2juaNn2A4eA2ijVWGVk5m-lHKnqzkoRNyTe3-LNvPmeLHd_rv1ldQWDJEIAWcIQmO4uDif7olObyzt14yZEcIDJ37trxx3o\/s72-c\/photo-1547554252-91a8ad262da3.jpeg.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-9025601879675547876"},"published":{"$t":"2021-04-12T10:25:00.005+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-04-12T10:25:56.673+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"FabFitFun | Spring 2021 Box Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKIpddEny5T4XZZ6zKIXjdGPofzUxzaESDratPAAJQ6aoV8T-XoxxPHn-Dw1BheCPPIf9Y1pkE5t5d4GEeYUo0kjt8OBfth-7gmqRi8174isAiwBuHf4rvtUhlbms1smaRFe7SJLS50EM\/s2048\/20210328_164830.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"FabFitFun box Spring 2021 review UK\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1621\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKIpddEny5T4XZZ6zKIXjdGPofzUxzaESDratPAAJQ6aoV8T-XoxxPHn-Dw1BheCPPIf9Y1pkE5t5d4GEeYUo0kjt8OBfth-7gmqRi8174isAiwBuHf4rvtUhlbms1smaRFe7SJLS50EM\/s16000\/20210328_164830.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThereâs a silver lining to everything, r
2ight?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the few positives of having been a total shut-in due to the pandemic is that we live in the age of online shopping, courier services and subscription boxes, so thereâs every chance the daily post brings a nice surprise.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe quarterly FitFabFun box is definitely something I look forward to receiving. A lifestyle subscription box from the US, it generally has a great mix of beauty products, fashion, things for the house and wellness items and some great brands that can be hard to get hold of here in the UK.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXJIb7JYK9o_iseMrufunzYBoRwFoukGyX3VPRJTOnvQaUOwhmPYrzocvhDH8NlAfKLAm-nmBzpkBFUgi8SWJis9qo5d2sI32d4FWALq5pADmGesGZ0mMPRPfWlD6pZROOrYR7kdb66mE\/s2048\/20210328_164703.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"FabFitFun box Spring 2021 review UK\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1332\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXJIb7JYK9o_iseMrufunzYBoRwFoukGyX3VPRJTOnvQaUOwhmPYrzocvhDH8NlAfKLAm-nmBzpkBFUgi8SWJis9qo5d2sI32d4FWALq5pADmGesGZ0mMPRPfWlD6pZROOrYR7kdb66mE\/w640-h416\/20210328_164703.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Spring edition turned up full of flower power and goodness, with these great goodies insideâ¦\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHuman + Kind Moisturising Hand Scrub\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRo3gsC8SuCUJUxIQPInuDcQO0WTEhmMReOKXUO5qw3yEafvaCZ6DipqRUSLVbhf2SrsUSbD4hJ2t3I-eARIfU-V4gy1QqNcUlaaOSKykqi4DRMffLCwXlGvxFVAkqyIwRDSu0BvIM-CQ\/s2048\/20210328_164847.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Human + Kind Moisturising Hand Scrub review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1623\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRo3gsC8SuCUJUxIQPInuDcQO0WTEhmMReOKXUO5qw3yEafvaCZ6DipqRUSLVbhf2SrsUSbD4hJ2t3I-eARIfU-V4gy1QqNcUlaaOSKykqi4DRMffLCwXlGvxFVAkqyIwRDSu0BvIM-CQ\/w640-h508\/20210328_164847.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA hand scrub is not a type of product Iâve really used before -\u0026nbsp; itâs so specific! If my hands are dry, Iâll apply some hand cream but I havenât thought about exfoliating them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to my body though, I know that exfoliation actually makes more difference to how soft and supple my skin feels than moisturising - although together they are the dream team! So Iâm excited to give this a go and see what a difference it could make to my dull winter skin. Discovering new types of products that you hadnât considered before is definitely one of the nicest things about a sub box like this.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHuman + Kind bills itself as âskincare with a conscienceâ. Itâs full of natural ingredients and is vegan and cruelty free, which can only be a good thing. It's a brand Iâve tried before through this box, as I got a body lotion from them before, and enjoyed using.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EErno Laszlo The Famous Black Soap Deep Sea Mud Cleansing Bar\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBlVbQuEzPtFcU7UX8Wznd3n43Qjs5RUCmWYE8HXhQL4Vx4mU2CUl_pQMQNUVfrb0pPMkUsAzireYomf5ap3gTZgDFFGIR8pUCbylD-7OFGs5_rgyCGwkIw_1HvnXhjQut_VIMScdBV3U\/s2048\/20210328_164854.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Erno Laszlo The Famous Black Soap Deep Sea Mud Cleansing Bar review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1940\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBlVbQuEzPtFcU7UX8Wznd3n43Qjs5RUCmWYE8HXhQL4Vx4mU2CUl_pQMQNUVfrb0pPMkUsAzireYomf5ap3gTZgDFFGIR8pUCbylD-7OFGs5_rgyCGwkIw_1HvnXhjQut_VIMScdBV3U\/w640-h606\/20210328_164854.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat do Princess Grace of Monaco, Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn have in common? Well, apart from being goddesses of the silver screen, they all used Erno Laszlo skincare.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBack in the golden age of Hollywood, the brand was the premier, go-to choice for starlets, and this was one of the cult products. Made with the therapeutic benefits of Dead Sea mud, there are 26 skin-loving minerals packed in here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe bar is a signature black colour that breaks into a white cleansing foam. It contains Glycerin, which works to draw and hold moisture into the skin and Palm Kernel Oil to protect from environmental stressors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a bar, itâs obviously kinder to the planet than a liquid face wash packaged in plastic. Lately, Iâve made the switch to using shampoo bars, refillable deodorant, reusable makeup remover pads, a menstrual cup and even a reusable cotton bud - Iâm really trying to limit the disposables and the plastics that I use in my skincare routine. It hadnât occurred to me to switch to a cleansing bar rather than a face wash, but Iâll be giving this a go and seeing if I want to make the switch.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorth £35.00, this certainly isnât your bog-standard bar of Pears - but hey, if it's good enough for Audrey and coâ¦\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESF Sunâs Out, Pouts Out Gold Foil Lip Masks\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh0tvk8D316nFp7UUglcgiN1bstCihJNJAuGGvbZcfyjBFYdV
25b7rer-K19E-lzUHM7q3j4LqHAUQT5v0degWBEMCLo2CuHc6WtvWxwEPsV5udDzs4VTKv3TcoTucJfVGJ8oJHJ9XOyfpg\/s2048\/20210328_164907.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"SF Sunâs Out, Pouts Out Gold Foil Lip Masks review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1418\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh0tvk8D316nFp7UUglcgiN1bstCihJNJAuGGvbZcfyjBFYdV5b7rer-K19E-lzUHM7q3j4LqHAUQT5v0degWBEMCLo2CuHc6WtvWxwEPsV5udDzs4VTKv3TcoTucJfVGJ8oJHJ9XOyfpg\/w640-h444\/20210328_164907.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMasks are a big part of my skincare routine - I love a good face mask on my âSelf Care Sundaysâ, and Iâm also a fan of undereye masks when Iâm feeling a bit puffy. But honestly? Iâve actually never thought of using a lip mask.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd this is perfect timing, because lately my lips have been a bit sore and dry -\u0026nbsp; mainly because the UK weather is so strange (itâs literally been sunny and hot enough for bare legs before lunch and FREAKING SNOWING after lunch lately).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese masks are insanely glam, being made of gold leopard print foil (I can see the Insta selfie now) and promise to leave your pout soft, plump and kissably smooth with plant based collagen, watermelon and other botanical extracts. I can see these being a nice add on to a glam session when weâre finally allowed to go out again, or as a treat when lips are really parched.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVerso Super Eye Serum with Retinol\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg_YY9Sf0owQSH9aeptEtSCd0J4E5eD1XV9pNRB2FYtMCqx_AHiwXLujCDPRJYaPzJFXWJzZjC8CzwXKDvTt-7K-cytwFbAubq1R2RW6P7fpH0gVTo8f3y3rc8ldppwLZXgA9h-Fu3cTXE\/s2048\/20210328_164917.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Verso Super Eye Serum with Retinol review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2015\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg_YY9Sf0owQSH9aeptEtSCd0J4E5eD1XV9pNRB2FYtMCqx_AHiwXLujCDPRJYaPzJFXWJzZjC8CzwXKDvTt-7K-cytwFbAubq1R2RW6P7fpH0gVTo8f3y3rc8ldppwLZXgA9h-Fu3cTXE\/w640-h630\/20210328_164917.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVerso is a super-luxe brand thatâs been hitting my radar lately, mainly for it's sleek, minimal packaging, which I love. I currently use a retinol eye cream from Beauty Pie, but this formula has a much higher percentage, which makes it way more effective at busting fine lines and wrinkles.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe brand has a highly potent âRetinol 8â complex that helps to give sluggish skin cells a kick-start to produce more collagen naturally. This plumps out crowâs feet and creases, and helps to reduce dark circles and eye bags - of which I have plenty!! Amino acids are also in there to counteract puffiness and a new, super-stable Vitamin A derivative also encourages the skinâs natural defences. I may just want to bathe in this.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA beautiful, simple, effective product is so seductive -\u0026nbsp; I canât wait to try this out. At £45.00, itâs expensive but I would definitely pay that if it works, so being able to trial it through the box is fantastic.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMonroe Solarose Classique Watch\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh0ne_hf9T7gAhSgrwG_onoNogEflev6nhToInmzAtNEWySvMRTK85jq_-abAa4IGfYWabqqyyVhhSdV3AlVTxStjdQ7RyljjcAkHQjXPobmMyRDWrAOCUFEw5A-eBNuNX-ugqZmHDxSc0\/s2048\/20210328_164939.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Monroe Solarose Classique Watch review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1444\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh0ne_hf9T7gAhSgrwG_onoNogEflev6nhToInmzAtNEWySvMRTK85jq_-abAa4IGfYWabqqyyVhhSdV3AlVTxStjdQ7RyljjcAkHQjXPobmMyRDWrAOCUFEw5A-eBNuNX-ugqZmHDxSc0\/w640-h452\/20210328_164939.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI really like the total mix of products in the FabFitFun box -\u0026nbsp; itâs a little bit of everything, and that keeps it interesting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGetting a new accessory feels like such a treat, and I actually donât own a very simple, classic looking watch. This is so chic with it's tasteful, charcoal leather strap and large, round rose gold facing. The style is very minimal and clean but also impactful -\u0026nbsp; a great combination that guarantees this is something Iâll wear over and over again.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt $105.00 (not currently sold in the UK), it makes the box amazing value. I really like the style of this timepiece and Iâve already been wearing it a lot, because it goes with so many different outfits. A real love-forever item.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESaie Reusable Cleansing Pads\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEir75aTbkN_cTrngUJKSIkRuFh20PvC44t3ALkAsyW0uoGJzoE3PazXfqvggXMbdUHORidy6QJ7qAPsls8SqnK7PUmOzvl6i2i2Nx_vhwnZ9GI0IwC1TIbkq-CA1rl4Ytb86v3M05cNagw\/s2048\/20210328_165017.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Saie Reusable Cleansing Pads review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1383\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEir75aTbkN_cTrngUJKSIkRuFh20PvC44t3ALkAsyW0uoGJzoE3PazXfqvggXMbdUHORidy6QJ7qAPsls8SqnK7PUmOzvl6i2i2Nx_vhwnZ9GI0IwC1TIbkq-CA1rl4Ytb86v3M05cNagw\/w640-h432\/20210328_165017.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery
2one should be using a product like this. It almost seems inexcusable to be using makeup removing wipes and other disposable things when there are reusable products available that do the job so well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you havenât come across these before, or similar products like Face Halo, they are microfibre pads that can remove your makeup using only water. Yep, they really do work that well. This makes them not only perfect for travel (because you donât have to lug a liquid cleanser around as well) but ideal for the planet and every day life. If youâre into double cleansing, they also work well with a balm or a foam cleanser, but they donât need it.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheyâre really gentle on the skin and can be tossed in the washing machine when they get dirty.\u0026nbsp; You can use them as a pad for your toner, a makeup or face mask remover or as a light and gentle exfoliator. In short, theyâre just fab and totally the way everyone should be going.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy only reservation about these is that theyâre white. I generally choose black or grey makeup remover pads, because they donât stain and get dingy in the same way. However, these are a great addition to my collection and an essential for saving the planet.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECamp Collection Ombre Market Tote\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhz_QKuo2B2LxhkyDNnefSZXh9_k25r0lQWjOmEnpzuJOjWSQBO8CBNhyphenhyphenZxk0qfC-rJ_ww3CahF5iycuAtu7zp2Jz_a9p-h0YwhNmA9VIPHSWjBFRUBVCNPFAtzcsmjZJgHcP8jMUDXrLI\/s2048\/20210328_165053.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Camp Collection Ombre Market Tote review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1501\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhz_QKuo2B2LxhkyDNnefSZXh9_k25r0lQWjOmEnpzuJOjWSQBO8CBNhyphenhyphenZxk0qfC-rJ_ww3CahF5iycuAtu7zp2Jz_a9p-h0YwhNmA9VIPHSWjBFRUBVCNPFAtzcsmjZJgHcP8jMUDXrLI\/w640-h470\/20210328_165053.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother step in guarding the ecosystem has been giving up our reliance on disposable plastic carrier bags. Like most people, I now have a cupboard stuffed full of reusable shopping totes, but this is a very pretty one.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs a traditional string shopping bag of the sort that used to be popular years ago, but it has a pink dip-dye effect to give it a stylish twist. Itâs the sort of bag you can imagine A-Listers stolling through an LA farmerâs market with, and it would also work brilliantly for the beach (not least because the holes allow pesky sand to trickle out).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs a good medium size and has stretch to accommodate your purchases. The only thing Iâd change is that it doesnât fold up neatly, which makes it a little annoying to keep in your handbag, but itâs definitely an eco-friendly and aesthetic way to carry your shopping home.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGAIAM Ultimate Core Toning Kit\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjkM9uvrj4-sYsc_VzafCu1JKx8FcwaCJMhG-Cd-STY1ZWF_561HKo5O9ZE2L5FASVl4kPVhY-47wUB1ERrfWHPvxR6U7VVPliw5OLJjcraHlzp4oxFydMOdMvhVMJgImzqaidVzZDRxrk\/s2048\/20210328_165156.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"GAIAM Ultimate Core Toning Kit review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1302\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjkM9uvrj4-sYsc_VzafCu1JKx8FcwaCJMhG-Cd-STY1ZWF_561HKo5O9ZE2L5FASVl4kPVhY-47wUB1ERrfWHPvxR6U7VVPliw5OLJjcraHlzp4oxFydMOdMvhVMJgImzqaidVzZDRxrk\/w640-h406\/20210328_165156.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince the pandemic hit, weâve all had to either take up running and cycling or embrace home workouts. Iâve been doing a mix of things, and recently we bought a spin bike and decided to turn our spare room into a bit of a workout space. So this toning kit was a very timely addition!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIncluding a Mini Abs Ball and a Core Reformer, you can use this kit to get a Pilates session at home. A key part of this is toning the core, something that I need a LOT of help with (thanks, two babies!). It also helps you to build strength and flexibility.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pack comes with links to online workouts you can follow along to figure out how the heck you use this strange looking thing with four loops! Iâm finding that home workouts need variety for them to be enjoyable and sustainable to me, so I love that this gives me a different option.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis seasonâs box has been a great mix of different categories and great high value items to help you get into spring and start building that perfect summer look. You can still grab yours over at fabfitfun.com.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/9025601879675547876\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
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2nighter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1358\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLw20GT-ljy4Jr6WqLLqNGoQEPgWdHuDaTSLHXklqrfPfMOIAwMYjqMAQziYkDWbPFrzfATyXD1-3PHeiJRVq85XoMR3985vwq2FgrPd_Q4YRO7W4ICDJQBNI88FqtbCsA5sHfhIAzFzY\/s16000\/20210401_185526.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWho hasnât had to turn into a beauty tech throughout this pandemic?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith salons shut for so long, all those little treatments that we rely on to make us look and feel our best have been inaccessible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo weâve had two choices - either embrace the natural look (letâs be honest, I was never going down that route) or turn ourselves into our own beauticians.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring this lockdown Iâve balayaged my own hair, done my own facial treatments and learnt how to apply gel nails and how to do my own eyelash extensions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs a one stop shop here - and a one woman show. Iâm not going to let a little thing like a global pandemic stand between me and my treatments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI even \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/01\/the-truth-about-lashify-can-it-replace.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etook the step of investing in the Lashify system\u003C\/a\u003E, which touts itself as being an at-home alternative to salon lash extensions. Although itâs definitely been a learning curve, Iâve been getting good results.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only downside is that Lashify is not cheap, and it all ships from America. There is now a UK distributor for Lashify, but they only carry limited stock and not currently the lashes I use.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo Iâve been quick to find some alternatives that are more affordable (I love lashes but I do NOT love paying $17.00 shipping on each order. Just no.)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the systems I practiced with when I was on the fence about investing in a Lashify Control Kit was the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/falseeyelashes.co.uk\/products\/kiss-falscara-starter-kit-lengthening?variant=33025511161961\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwpKCDBhBPEiwAFgBzjxqE1KokwgjuRcWSV5sJC8bjHLSL_MVFS97D3H056xWCUtizoIQ0MBoCTNIQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKiss Falscara\u003C\/a\u003E. This is sort of like a lower-rent rip-off of the Lashify system.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike Lashify, the lashes come as âwispsâ - little, pre-cut sections which are feather light and have a âmicrobandâ which is designed so that you can apply the wisps under your own lashes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYep, you heard me. You sit the little wisps under your own lashes, which sounds all kinds of awkward and painful, I know. It's absolutely not and it looks amazing and seamless - no annoying lash band to disguise. Itâs absolutely the way forward.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can get a Falscara Starter Set for around £24.99, containing a set of âlash wispsâ, the bonding agent and a metal applicator wand.. This is considerably less than Lashify, where the starter kit is $140.00.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are, of course, pros and cons.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiA_uQzoHwohP5jUp5JjZ3aKcVW96ji77HU4CSzqpKPI732u1LHnTIpyZZ-Ee_qI4JAeDS7wU1-hvEnFrjCuqGwY874M-8mTBoYwDy2IzIhg76H24pxztDvBwWDWa-ZpZfDciBeG-S2Lmk\/s986\/20210403_131729_479.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kiss Falscara system review, Kiss Falscara Lengthening Wisps review, Kiss Falscara Lifting Wisp review, Kiss Falscara Over
2nighter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"534\" data-original-width=\"986\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiA_uQzoHwohP5jUp5JjZ3aKcVW96ji77HU4CSzqpKPI732u1LHnTIpyZZ-Ee_qI4JAeDS7wU1-hvEnFrjCuqGwY874M-8mTBoYwDy2IzIhg76H24pxztDvBwWDWa-ZpZfDciBeG-S2Lmk\/w640-h346\/20210403_131729_479.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjdaTJd5_aLeCs90_eEI9OB4rMMEKnJaLvaSMAif6ASDuQC5py09H6SFMi00JIFxGAqU8M4zLSOkVUO6ZNYKZvYPWyykFvdwFbUwZ2Sn5MNTGrX606UZKAh7sczDpUKwedr19NLZ69DcxY\/s1897\/20210403_131530.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kiss Falscara system review, Kiss Falscara Lengthening Wisps review, Kiss Falscara Lifting Wisp review, Kiss Falscara Overnighter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1559\" data-original-width=\"1897\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjdaTJd5_aLeCs90_eEI9OB4rMMEKnJaLvaSMAif6ASDuQC5py09H6SFMi00JIFxGAqU8M4zLSOkVUO6ZNYKZvYPWyykFvdwFbUwZ2Sn5MNTGrX606UZKAh7sczDpUKwedr19NLZ69DcxY\/w640-h526\/20210403_131530.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnVyY3osZxUTS6boZplCnjoLgJdsYJqzjlkm9h7e7BClngtr4acaKUNYqZZACbIiooNegylomY-opiN50Sfkln5VXEbrp1ROEVJgOwKL5_5e-cGwLvRRb5MemD1JBGipTvz9KyZ8UDdGg\/s2452\/20210403_131542.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kiss Falscara system review, Kiss Falscara Lengthening Wisps review, Kiss Falscara Lifting Wisp review, Kiss Falscara Over
2nighter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"899\" data-original-width=\"2452\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnVyY3osZxUTS6boZplCnjoLgJdsYJqzjlkm9h7e7BClngtr4acaKUNYqZZACbIiooNegylomY-opiN50Sfkln5VXEbrp1ROEVJgOwKL5_5e-cGwLvRRb5MemD1JBGipTvz9KyZ8UDdGg\/w640-h234\/20210403_131542.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe application wand definitely isnât as high-quality, and neither are the lash wisps themselves. They arenât awful by any means, but itâs a little like comparing a bottle of Perrier Jouet to a bottle of Asda Prosecco - both are great in their own way, but just in a different league.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFalscara definitely is not as luxurious as Lashify - but it's also a lot cheaper. And whether you wear lashes every day, like me, or you just want to wear false lashes for a special occasion, thatâs important.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the issues I had with Falscara when I first tried it was that it's not designed to be worn overnight, which means you have to take them off each evening and reapply each morning.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe other issue was that all the wisps in a set are the same length. This is exactly the same with Lashify but there are at least different lengths available to buy, which wasnât the case with Falscara at first.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELengths matter because it looks a lot better and more natural to wear a shorter length on the inner corners and graduate to a longer length as you go out.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I was really excited to see that Kiss had launched a couple of new products addressing those issues. Of course, I had to place an order and try some of the new additions to the Falscara line up.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFalscara Lengthening Wisps Multipack | £9.95\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhDL12Lin6sJz-8q1bXLbmZvS1j0CQPBsb_u7_iQE0PiI2hegCGpenqLLlPE4xa5IbvTQxzuC8MXxjCt9F1_bv5Y0nIVirig_38nY4sj-XhuHZOso1XRrOJkGfrFIUhzyka9SFCDwQL1eY\/s2048\/20210401_185538.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kiss Falscara system review, Kiss Falscara Lengthening Wisps review, Kiss Falscara Lifting Wisp review, Kiss Falscara Over
2nighter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhDL12Lin6sJz-8q1bXLbmZvS1j0CQPBsb_u7_iQE0PiI2hegCGpenqLLlPE4xa5IbvTQxzuC8MXxjCt9F1_bv5Y0nIVirig_38nY4sj-XhuHZOso1XRrOJkGfrFIUhzyka9SFCDwQL1eY\/w640-h360\/20210401_185538.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe LOVE a bit of multipack goodness, donât we? As well as the single sets, Kiss now have these nifty multi-packs which offer the wisps in three separate lengths in one pack.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou get six short wisps, 12 medium and 6 long in the set. I think this is absolutely brilliant. It actually gives it the edge over Lashify for me, where you have to buy several different sets to get a mix of lengths, and at around $18 per set, that quickly adds up. I love being able to get several different lengths in one pack!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBetter still, the multipacks come in different styles - Natural, Lengthening (the ones I chose) and Extra Drama. This makes the whole system much more customisable and really opens up the possibilities for creating different looks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBearing in mind that you can re-use the lash wisps multiple times if you clean and care for them correctly, and it starts to become a really good value set.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFalscara Lifting Wisps | £8.95\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi46ldzRsqUST0heVuhwzApj2flajGRftlzTFpJntVRRulHFEARG47g148Xp0usmXL0ar72Nq2oqfJGL0sWNRfEfRs_qM4foPIB3Xq0Jq0WGCXsjscBod3kghoQ-R9S7-AoLyn7lqn_LAs\/s2048\/20210401_185531.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kiss Falscara system review, Kiss Falscara Lengthening Wisps review, Kiss Falscara Lifting Wisp review, Kiss Falscara Over
2nighter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1235\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi46ldzRsqUST0heVuhwzApj2flajGRftlzTFpJntVRRulHFEARG47g148Xp0usmXL0ar72Nq2oqfJGL0sWNRfEfRs_qM4foPIB3Xq0Jq0WGCXsjscBod3kghoQ-R9S7-AoLyn7lqn_LAs\/w640-h386\/20210401_185531.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgTC7OK_OyoMeD6c5P7gwc1UiFe3EoSnNdUI1eYXxSRZzrvZtGI9KzWQ4eMV-Kmpe1Eyrcd53jK1TDyQ8ZyMRmT8TZimJ6VnzvwJORCY5QP-epuE9wQ0oN8H-LIcqqoGDPX-KXbF3yybm8\/s1585\/20210406_102750.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kiss Falscara Lifting Wisp review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1585\" data-original-width=\"1065\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgTC7OK_OyoMeD6c5P7gwc1UiFe3EoSnNdUI1eYXxSRZzrvZtGI9KzWQ4eMV-Kmpe1Eyrcd53jK1TDyQ8ZyMRmT8TZimJ6VnzvwJORCY5QP-epuE9wQ0oN8H-LIcqqoGDPX-KXbF3yybm8\/w430-h640\/20210406_102750.jpg\" width=\"430\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to the multipacks, you can also get these lash wisp sets, and they come in a few different styles. The âLiftingâ style is designed to offer âvolume, texture and the perfect curl.â\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the main reasons Iâm so into lashes is that my own are pin-straight. They will not freaking hold a curl, and believe me, Iâve tried everything (including LVL treatments which sometimes work a treat and sometimes do nothing at all).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause they are so straight, you canât âsee themâ when you look straight at me, and they just look droopy and sad no matter what mascara or lash curler I use. I liked the fact that this style of wisp is extra lifting and will give that pretty large curl.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are also âVolumisingâ and âLengtheningâ options depending on what youâre looking for.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFalscara Bond and Seal | £14.95\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiMRZggn7n1a2DUI5x4tSG8FNa5DGTxTyGXR3mvOWa0RwTYYQSj10TJ0lKjl7Bg-RPlE0ebLNtdi7VbKQjqD8E_EHtAjQjwtqx3uhPD_Qg6Q5ZFzh_wxIFR6NnVIzqBShxY8NodOTTntzw\/s2048\/20210401_185547.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kiss Falscara system review, Kiss Falscara Lengthening Wisps review, Kiss Falscara Lifting Wisp review, Kiss Falscara Over
2nighter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiMRZggn7n1a2DUI5x4tSG8FNa5DGTxTyGXR3mvOWa0RwTYYQSj10TJ0lKjl7Bg-RPlE0ebLNtdi7VbKQjqD8E_EHtAjQjwtqx3uhPD_Qg6Q5ZFzh_wxIFR6NnVIzqBShxY8NodOTTntzw\/w640-h360\/20210401_185547.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, you canât apply your wisps without some kind of bond. With Falscara, Lashify, Luna Lash and other systems designed to go underneath your own lashes, it's important to use the right glue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMuch like the Lashify Bondage or Whisper Light (the two adhesives they offer), the cheaper Falscara alternative is designed to promote healthy lashes, packed with biotin and Vitamin E to help your natural lashes grow longer and stronger and to guard against breakage.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI find both systems easy to remove without any loss of my natural lashes. Bond and Seal pretty much does what it says on the tin - the Bond you apply like mascara with a little brush to your own lashes and then fix the wisps in place, and the Seal you apply after the lashes are on to stop it being sticky and seal everything in place.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI actually prefer the Falscara Bond and Seal to the more expensive Lashify alternative.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith Lashify Whisper Light I felt like it was hard to get the timing right - the formula is quite wet and youâre trying to apply the wisps and they arenât sticking which can be hugely frustrating.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Falscara Bond and Seal seems to be the right texture where you brush it on and the wisps just stick and stay where they are supposed to.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;
2\"\u003EFalscara Overnighter | £13.95\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglD6GwY6M-iXPMZCiLirbOkbz3WjGpzMjBU043QJkVnK918rwher22EvDr9nvAbjecJKCke0FLwEts9pvfBWfmP_QGEZlTL4WBhh1I6rML9MPP9faEWDFeqFBiFZ7YI0zOEq2ykdt0Nn8\/s2048\/20210401_185553.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kiss Falscara system review, Kiss Falscara Lengthening Wisps review, Kiss Falscara Lifting Wisp review, Kiss Falscara Overnighter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1427\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglD6GwY6M-iXPMZCiLirbOkbz3WjGpzMjBU043QJkVnK918rwher22EvDr9nvAbjecJKCke0FLwEts9pvfBWfmP_QGEZlTL4WBhh1I6rML9MPP9faEWDFeqFBiFZ7YI0zOEq2ykdt0Nn8\/w640-h446\/20210401_185553.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow this is a complete game changer for me! You dab this onto the base of your wisps before you go to bed, and it's supposed to extend the wear of them so they stay in place while you sleep. You can also keep topping this up each day to extend the longevity of your extensions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKiss claim you can get up to 10 days continuous wear this way. I havenât tried it out yet, but if so that really changes things.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs probably worth saying that Lashify at first claimed their lashes werenât intended to be worn continuously, but pretty much every single person using the system was doing so.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere were various elaborate application methods circling in the Lashify Facebook group from people claiming to have gotten two weeks of wear in a single go and others complaining they couldnât get theirs to last overnight.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELashify then launched a product called âNight Bondâ (which I havenât tried). I just got into the habit of removing mine each day, but it would definitely be a lot better if I could get them to last.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot only does it save time - which is a big part of the appeal of salon lash extensions in the first place as you donât have to faff about with mascara or strip lashes in the morning - but it also saves money. The more days wear you can get out of a single set, the more cost effective things get.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo these new additions to the Kiss Falscara line make it a very competitive and credible alternative to Lashify.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love the Lashify system but itâs definitely not the cheapest, and you have to be pretty committed to make the investment into the Control Kit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFalscara was a great way to try out the âhome lash extensionâ look without spending a fortune. But the fact you can now get different lengths in a multi-pack and an overnight bond absolutely makes it a daily option for me\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/9004732035015391063\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/04\/kiss-falscara-system-lashify-dupe-full.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/9004732035015391063"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/9004732035015391063"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
21\/04\/kiss-falscara-system-lashify-dupe-full.html","title":"Kiss Falscara System | A Lashify Dupe? | Full Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLw20GT-ljy4Jr6WqLLqNGoQEPgWdHuDaTSLHXklqrfPfMOIAwMYjqMAQziYkDWbPFrzfATyXD1-3PHeiJRVq85XoMR3985vwq2FgrPd_Q4YRO7W4ICDJQBNI88FqtbCsA5sHfhIAzFzY\/s72-c\/20210401_185526.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-31979111727297831"},"published":{"$t":"2021-03-28T14:04:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-03-28T14:04:00.299+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Beauty On The Go | Whatâs In My Mini Makeup Bag?"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhW1TxigE6OaNWau4AloYdeMN7kDBIioIl7NWFkn4crjRNVS8Iv0st6p31B77DJV9HYqWTpDNqAzGPjTlMDwzvgHgjen3P1MFGyWEl0pca37Bx7FkVGDZSrz7zaX6uYP84Vn6Ecyho4ihg\/s2048\/20210320_164034.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Travel size beauty mini makeup bag essentials\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1722\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhW1TxigE6OaNWau4AloYdeMN7kDBIioIl7NWFkn4crjRNVS8Iv0st6p31B77DJV9HYqWTpDNqAzGPjTlMDwzvgHgjen3P1MFGyWEl0pca37Bx7FkVGDZSrz7zaX6uYP84Vn6Ecyho4ihg\/s16000\/20210320_164034.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EItâs been a hot minute since Iâve done one of these types of post, so I felt like it was high time to welcome back a series of âWhatâs in myâ¦.â\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWhy? \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003ESimply because these are the posts and videos that I enjoy looking at myself the most. I honestly never seem to get bored of seeing what people carry around with them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI hope you feel the same way, and if you clicked on this post, itâs a fairly safe bet that you do!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWeâre kicking off with a peek at my out-and-about makeup edit. Not that thereâs currently all that much leaving the house, but I still keep the same makeup bag in my handbag, and then if I need to pop to the shops or on the school run quickly, thereâs everything that I need to touch up.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome people are at one end of the spectrum where they only really carry a lip balm and a hand cream, others seem to take a huge amount\u0026nbsp; of product with them, including quite a few lipsticks!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI like to think Iâm somewhere in the middle of that spectrum.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAs one of lifeâs planners, I want to know that I have everything I need for a touch-up or even a full make-over with me, but I also donât want to carry round lots of stuff.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I have what, to me, is quite a focused little edit of minis that travel around with me.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI keep it all in this quite small zipped pouch from Stella \u0026amp; Dot. Itâs the perfect size for my âdaily kitâ and can even slip into one of my smaller handbags.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEssential Tools\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnAWjeVnfEnEh7O604anKqt0hUUZjskp0lkGFKstEggh-f0MIJUbVNjxr3T9I4BAnxuZn24ySHYqiA_CCkn2UMAj7jsc8s2xAw-hpWERHzFn8tqH8-mBmVe3rLEbY1exhsWU8dA3PNwkU\/s2048\/20210320_163303.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Travel size beauty mini makeup bag essentials\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnAWjeVnfEnEh7O604anKqt0hUUZjskp0lkGFKstEggh-f0MIJUbVNjxr3T9I4BAnxuZn24ySHYqiA_CCkn2UMAj7jsc8s2xAw-hpWERHzFn8tqH8-mBmVe3rLEbY1exhsWU8dA3PNwkU\/w640-h360\/20210320_163303.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjFTTg3OjrdIj2aTHrZoGBtUcx2RjVfF-AxzXWivCgreEMsKtz_LJ925bpj4P2ifrD0tTjDHIh3dV-YKaL1SAmxGd6X8WL7dM7qOD2ecTOMjQEFuILERwHyvVYR5SaYVnsX9yeftjF5yY\/s2048\/20210320_163318.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Travel size beauty mini makeup bag essentials\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1811\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjFTTg3OjrdIj2aTHrZoGBtUcx2RjVfF-AxzXWivCgreEMsKtz_LJ925bpj4P2ifrD0tTjDHIh3dV-YKaL1SAmxGd6X8WL7dM7qOD2ecTOMjQEFuILERwHyvVYR5SaYVnsX9yeftjF5yY\/w640-h566\/20210320_163318.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI keep a little selection of travel-sized makeup tools in here to help me get ready on the go.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirstly, a travel size of the BareMinerals\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnlewis.com\/bareminerals-flawless-application-face-brush\/p99978\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E Full Flawless Face Brush\u003C\/a\u003E. I sort of use this one as a multipurpose brush to blend things in, because a lot of the products I carry are cream textures.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also carry a small curved brush, a mini angled liner brush, and a compact mirror all from Chanel.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe curved brush is useful for applying blush and bronzer, while the angled brush can fill in my brows or wing out my liner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd of course the compact is an essential in case Iâm doing my make-up somewhere without a mirror!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also pack my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Professional-Polishing-Cleanable-Grinding-Koksi\/dp\/B0877CTC1W\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENano glass file from Precision Nail\u003C\/a\u003E -\u0026nbsp;
2 it's ideal because it comes in a little carry case to stop it damaging anything\u0026nbsp; - and one of my favourite \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.slipsilkpillowcase.co.uk\/products\/slip-skinnies-rose-gold-duo?variant=32678080184367\u0026amp;currency=GBP\u0026amp;utm_medium=product_sync\u0026amp;utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_content=sag_organic\u0026amp;utm_campaign=sag_organic\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_HIUwVLQ7HWhBzj3HiBuTaeHG4Kz-875-dofjWJY2JnH_u-1QOWxSsaAtA8EALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESlip silk hair ties\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs my fellow long-haired lovelies will know,\u0026nbsp; sometimes you just need it out of your face quickly. I really rate the Slip scrunchies as they hold in place perfectly but donât damage the hair.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy favourite \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/falseeyelashes.co.uk\/products\/velour-lashes-lash-adhesive-white?variant=12550947111017\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_HwBGGGUC3t2GETpz9n3HBylGU3AwXfr4Zt6hyBEFoz70WNqR0Na9IaAs8ZEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVelour lash glue\u003C\/a\u003E also comes with me, because I am that high maintenance bitch who wears eyelash extensions and you never know when you might need to do a bit of an emergency repair job!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe On The Go Makeup\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj9SeDD37JscHTyJPLPSEmr2om6dT6Gqe9-woSVx_Sb82KYbb__Fl1yrhMslXZZgoaTxpKxwYo0hkYaWlDoYM9DVZ4LLu7ps8nRP2NznESG2snlMnstheZhIUdMHXil5UqqNH4ORoGp5Jg\/s2048\/20210320_164051.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Travel size beauty mini makeup bag essentials\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1317\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj9SeDD37JscHTyJPLPSEmr2om6dT6Gqe9-woSVx_Sb82KYbb__Fl1yrhMslXZZgoaTxpKxwYo0hkYaWlDoYM9DVZ4LLu7ps8nRP2NznESG2snlMnstheZhIUdMHXil5UqqNH4ORoGp5Jg\/w640-h412\/20210320_164051.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi9JsFjRrJdzHH7T2X8qGrusTNyR-zDPrOFvOgAu7CXnVMFxHV7AygoMDDvRdbNQo8DEIYcs1HihR0hyX-DcfT4ARaYjQKLTuDZBpipYNGpEw_zBucIFwgmU6KLdPIhiDxcRNNUctvvn5U\/s2048\/20210320_163433.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Travel size beauty mini makeup bag essentials\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1291\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi9JsFjRrJdzHH7T2X8qGrusTNyR-zDPrOFvOgAu7CXnVMFxHV7AygoMDDvRdbNQo8DEIYcs1HihR0hyX-DcfT4ARaYjQKLTuDZBpipYNGpEw_zBucIFwgmU6KLdPIhiDxcRNNUctvvn5U\/w404-h640\/20210320_163433.jpg\" width=\"404\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy on the go makeup bag has everything I need to do a complete look, so if for some reason Iâm bare faced and I decide I need to put some warpaint on, I can do it all.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI subscribe to a lot of beauty boxes, and itâs a great way to get mini versions of your favourite products. Iâve noticed that Boots has also started selling minis from Mac, Benefit, Smashbox and others by the till, so you can easily have a small version of whatever you need to hand.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI always carry a concealer because I often donât wear foundation on a normal day, but I just need a little touch of something to cover my dark circles!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beautypie.com\/face\/concealer\/the-unbeatable-concealer-400\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBeauty Pie The Unbeatable Concealer Camouflage\u003C\/a\u003E cover is pigmented enough to give coverage in a hurry, and thankfully doesnât crease. I dot it wherever I need a little bit of help and blend it out with a brush.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen I have a little travel pot, filled with the Trinny\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/trinnylondon.com\/uk\/products\/miracle-blur?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_HuqSDGSDwAcvLwTiuGQvTmNx1VSLNOIdRYTtmELZs0WoUwZ2Iqq24aAjtyEALw_wcB\u0026amp;utm_adgroup=%7Badgroupname%7D\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%7Bcampaignname%7D\u0026amp;utm_medium=cpc\u0026amp;utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_term=#utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_medium=surfaces\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E London Miracle Blur\u003C\/a\u003E. This is an amazing product that acts like a powder to take down shine, disguise pores and fine lines, and just give a perfected appearance to the skin.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can pop it on top of foundation, but often I just wear it on bare skin with a bit of concealer and it's all I really need.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI purposefully donât carry a tonne of different eye and lip products, and I very much just pack things which are multi-tasking.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjIrzbrFkenJ4llsnKgbJM-f83bj0dretr8chaB-Jc-mOzeuw1W03rSTs2YH_Tz-f9xomUMScc-6sk0d_UYQqMzHkVxPO1RaqK-rt6w9Mgd8Y99R83Uc8gyzPAUrfa-L-rgcRHe1S4vseo\/s2048\/20210320_164051.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Travel size beauty mini makeup bag essentials\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1317\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjIrzbrFkenJ4llsnKgbJM-f83bj0dretr8chaB-Jc-mOzeuw1W03rSTs2YH_Tz-f9xomUMScc-6sk0d_UYQqMzHkVxPO1RaqK-rt6w9Mgd8Y99R83Uc8gyzPAUrfa-L-rgcRHe1S4vseo\/w640-h412\/20210320_164051.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYxgS956-JvB4Jd75eiAGebT28QuoGVVana5rR1ayVMhNSghPdW5NxnBWU88gm743MzZ_vHLjFshPGLjBI5aXuFYRQ86whwYYXht1Zpty3liLBKxHZkhBBWUhn0dsriUCwvT14nTLHOI4\/s2048\/20210320_164149.
2jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Travel size beauty mini makeup bag essentials\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYxgS956-JvB4Jd75eiAGebT28QuoGVVana5rR1ayVMhNSghPdW5NxnBWU88gm743MzZ_vHLjFshPGLjBI5aXuFYRQ86whwYYXht1Zpty3liLBKxHZkhBBWUhn0dsriUCwvT14nTLHOI4\/w640-h360\/20210320_164149.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgx_b7fxNffAexhUhClWHPchuBvFyynY1JYXxej8VFYK_j0XdJbSSD-7SQXmR7aiaRZIZuUXdlzYkxVjON6VBJNXda0FxT8boqK3F4xlNxATYq03o6FGplFUcdNQsPBj2Y8O3iWnAa5LQY\/s2048\/20210320_164041.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Travel size beauty mini makeup bag essentials\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1430\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgx_b7fxNffAexhUhClWHPchuBvFyynY1JYXxej8VFYK_j0XdJbSSD-7SQXmR7aiaRZIZuUXdlzYkxVjON6VBJNXda0FxT8boqK3F4xlNxATYq03o6FGplFUcdNQsPBj2Y8O3iWnAa5LQY\/w640-h446\/20210320_164041.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/m.bobbibrown.co.uk\/product\/2330\/24845\/makeup\/eyes\/eye-shadow\/long-wear-cream-shadow-stick\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBobbi Brown Longwear Cream Colour Stick in Golden Pink\u003C\/a\u003E can give me an instant eye look, but it also works as a highlighter if I feel my cheekbones need a little extra something. I mainly use this just at the inner corners of my eyes as it's a great way to fake looking more awake. This is a travel size.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also carry the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rodial.co.uk\/eye-sculpt?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_EfofuIh18BR2o9ZirshpAjn4FsAKq0VzAt2BD5YAv9HVfqAGvp4rMaAoDkEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERodial Eye Sculpt\u003C\/a\u003E. The name doesnât do this justice as it can do so many things. It's a very versatile medium brown mousse-to-powder product and I can use it as a shadow, an eyeliner, to do my brows and as a contour. It honestly saves me carrying around three or four other products!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs very easy to layer because of the texture so you can either go for a very light wash of shade, or have it more intense for liner or brows. I couldnât be without this now -\u0026nbsp; a true desert island essential.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also carry a mini of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harveynichols.com\/brand\/marc-jacobs-beauty\/707526-fineliner-ultra-skinny-gel-eye-crayon-eyeliner\/p3272959\/?source=shoppingads\u0026amp;glCountry=GB\u0026amp;istCompanyId=c721e458-728e-4a28-bc83-6a1d2abf7708\u0026amp;istFeedId=8676b250-53e7-4523-a1d2-57bcefdf5980\u0026amp;istItemId=wrmxixwim\u0026amp;istBid=tzxt\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_HbBE_fXl4AKtaQP7cHcxrZggp3jagbodW6ph_OaaXN3MvtkUM7pNsaAokGEALw_wcB\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMarc Jacobs Fine Liner Ultra Skinny Gel Eye Crayon\u003C\/a\u003E in âBlacquerâ. You never know when you might need a cat eye, and if I want to look âdoneâ, eyeliner is a must for me. This travel size pen is the easiest, fuss-free way to get that on the go, and can be winged out beautifully using my slanted brush.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm not one for carrying a lot of different lip shades with me, so I choose to take just one lipstick that goes with whatever I might have on - and I also use it as a blusher. Itâs a mini size of the KVD\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kvdveganbeauty.com\/lip\/lipstick\/studded-kiss-creme-lipstick\/40006.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E Studded Kiss lipstick\u003C\/a\u003E in âLovecraftâ, a pretty, my-lips-but-better nude pink. Sometimes I apply it with my finger for a very sheer, natural looking lip or you can go bolder with it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also take a tin of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boots.com\/vaseline-lip-therapy-tin-original-20g-10005072\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVaseline Lip Therapy\u003C\/a\u003E - this is is the âSoft Red Tintâ version in the Lulu Guinness tin. Dry, flaky lips are so nasty to me, so I wouldnât leave without this. I also use it on my cuticles or dry elbows or knees, to tame my brows, as a cheekbone highlight,\u0026nbsp; and even to smooth the ends of my hair.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother mini I always have with me is the Bumble\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnlewis.com\/bumble-and-bumble-pret-a-powder-56g\/p1311437?sku=233332922\u0026amp;s_ppc=2dx92700053872694625\u0026amp;tmad=c\u0026amp;tmcampid=2\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_G4lu3buM8fUnPOjJ0p7tFRfCtnavM_lwNp2KELEKgOzrN02ZqcGvMaAoRXEALw_wcB\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E and Bumble Pret A Powder\u003C\/a\u003E. Itâs equal parts dry shampoo, volumiser and style extender, so itâs just useful when my hair looks flat and lifeless.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, smelling good is also important, so I always have either a perfume mini or my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnlewis.com\/travalo-milano-refillable-perfume-atomiser-spray\/orange\/p3139891?sku=236754069\u0026amp;s_ppc=2dx92700053872753167\u0026amp;tmad=c\u0026amp;tmcampid=2\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw0oCDBhCPARIsAII3C_HYYI2h91oCCQkcHz9UEKL86M_8KCnU1GxS-2I18mrQMKUTgvb0hNMaAlQrEALw_wcB\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETravalo Milano atomiser\u003C\/a\u003E with me. Nothing changes a mood as quickly as fragrance after all. Currently, I have some of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tomford.co.uk\/soleil-blanc\/T3T0-SOLEIL.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETom Ford Soleil Blanc\u003C\/a\u003E in a travel size - a beautiful daytime scent that reminds me of visits to the beach.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd there you have it, my small but perfectly formed favourites! What do you carry around with you?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/31979111727297831\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
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2DQ9ndAlAkaxfHxGCqQWk5eZ8\/w640-h488\/IMG_20210224_094358_485.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-Lmj_7Bc4-Hqd1RYiEStYaF7XqyA2kv6_u8Yuxn6YzpEtyWiRMVWKmglYb50RAD2VI0YlPUH0SxrNDuM6xHKqRWlP-iZ65O5pP41tV1dKgSvdhqJI0RArHl5DbrxRk0tIMiG8qgPhDzk\/s1438\/1615909707669.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1438\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-Lmj_7Bc4-Hqd1RYiEStYaF7XqyA2kv6_u8Yuxn6YzpEtyWiRMVWKmglYb50RAD2VI0YlPUH0SxrNDuM6xHKqRWlP-iZ65O5pP41tV1dKgSvdhqJI0RArHl5DbrxRk0tIMiG8qgPhDzk\/w482-h640\/1615909707669.jpg\" width=\"482\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThanks to the UKâs previous strategy of regional âtiersâ, depending on where you live in the country, some people have experienced the last year as very much three distinct lockdowns. Where we live, as we were in âTier 3â restrictions in between the full national lockdowns, not much changed, so it felt like a continuous year of life being on hold.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnd thatâs been incredibly tough.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm aware that Iâm privileged to have kept my health, job and sanity (just!). But however youâve experienced it, thereâs not a single person who is going to emerge from this without some scars.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor me, there have been moments of joy, yes. Spending more time with my kids while theyâre little and being forced to appreciate the simple moments of happiness, like feeding swans at the end of the garden, or cuddling up to watch a film as a family.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut there has also been trauma. The sheer impossibility of trying to juggle a full time job and two kids under five at home. My mum becoming ill and not being able to see her before she died. And I think it's going to take a long time to recover from that.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the moment, weâre running on fumes. Both the Mr and I are beyond burnt out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome people have experienced this pandemic as boredom - not being able to socialise, being furloughed from their job, suddenly having lots of empty hours to fill. Weâve experienced it as exhaustion - the relentless and quite impossible task of full time jobs and homeschooling, being always on duty as parents or employees with no time to care for ourselves.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt this point, I donât even know how we begin to recharge and heal. Weâre just staggering along, making it through each day, grinding on -\u0026nbsp; but it's not sustainable. Itâs going to have a long-term impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI call it the âpandemic parent paradoxâ -\u0026nbsp; we are so busy we could cry but simultaneously bored. Bored of looking at the same four walls. Bored of having no time for ourselves. I didnât mean for this post to strike such a depressing note, but itâs hard to express how low we are right now.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere may be green shoots in sight - a vaccine programme rolling out, a âroadmapâ out of the current restrictions -\u0026nbsp; but thereâs been so much change and last minute reversals throughout the last year and a half, we donât feel able to put our faith in getting back to some kind of normality. Itâs still almost impossible to make plans, and Iâm reluctant to hope for things when it feels as if they might be snatched away at any moment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI honestly thought Iâd have so much time for blogging during this shutdown - especially since giving up my freelance writing work - but thatâs not the case at all. Iâve struggled to do even a quarter of what I wanted.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd even though Iâm working from home and not commuting, there never seems to be any spare time. I hope that by the time I do my next life update, things are a little more balanced.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;
2\"\u003ECooking Around The World\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg6u59M816YTW3zwAkmVOfCQQe4O9euPZNmnsRm-gDvYs3cO_xt0C0h6gnpQDyD4r_dHe7j8wQQCTlhVHlOgya9NVISk3VRdkWQIEL6iggVYgIAeRfBuMv3MZhG6TXOnEHcpLyCWhhd2YA\/s2048\/PSX_20210207_141907.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Traditional French cooking with kids boeuf borguignon avec des quenelles tarte tatin chocolate dipped madelines\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1286\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg6u59M816YTW3zwAkmVOfCQQe4O9euPZNmnsRm-gDvYs3cO_xt0C0h6gnpQDyD4r_dHe7j8wQQCTlhVHlOgya9NVISk3VRdkWQIEL6iggVYgIAeRfBuMv3MZhG6TXOnEHcpLyCWhhd2YA\/w402-h640\/PSX_20210207_141907.jpg\" width=\"402\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the things that the pandemic has really thrown into sharp relief is how much we miss travelling and seeing the world. We didnât go more than a couple of miles from the front door for months and months, save one weekend in Cheshire for our wedding anniversary when restrictions were a bit looser in the summer, and going down to Cornwall for my mumâs funeral.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBeing allowed to go further than the supermarket seems impossibly exotic right now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo to compensate, we set ourselves an activity to âcook around Europeâ. For the past few weeks, weâve been picking a different European country each weekend. Weâll learn some facts about it with the kids, and prepare a meal from the country. We make a big deal of it - several courses with music from that country playing in the background.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe started with France, cooking up a traditional boeuf bourguignon avec quenelles, with a tarte tatin and chocolate-dipped madeleines for pudding (all absolutely delicious).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhyZr_cvdLjTG4-5YNaW1L2JNG5JDxx5xpqp1NzqPRpXR5uCqPPRoeptTriHOiWAGO2z1nXGuXL6nPQrxdQkwGd_4OvdV20K-pUKkKeR6t0f84GpMmKYEK1suoMKhAiQ4AwA4tuo-KvKLc\/s2048\/20210213_175056.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Traditional Italian cooking with kids pollo allo zafferano Limoncello Tiramisu\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhyZr_cvdLjTG4-5YNaW1L2JNG5JDxx5xpqp1NzqPRpXR5uCqPPRoeptTriHOiWAGO2z1nXGuXL6nPQrxdQkwGd_4OvdV20K-pUKkKeR6t0f84GpMmKYEK1suoMKhAiQ4AwA4tuo-KvKLc\/w640-h640\/20210213_175056.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, we tackled Italy, making a pollo al zafferano followed by limoncello tiramisu.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiR4Wtr0U2MNK3t4kSHdIAMBGyqDaA2QzAtwajZ3uSCRbmQxD-19ng_TUhMhZhSE383Y5q2RZ1OGPJ5n3uVY6NEVRuc8ZOOIvC2I8wc5ObkkL2DDAsaQ5FdC0fXh9pGkGWQnzrNPcVmqQg\/s2048\/20210220_181233.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Traditional Greek recipes cooking zouvlaki honey pistachio cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiR4Wtr0U2MNK3t4kSHdIAMBGyqDaA2QzAtwajZ3uSCRbmQxD-19ng_TUhMhZhSE383Y5q2RZ1OGPJ5n3uVY6NEVRuc8ZOOIvC2I8wc5ObkkL2DDAsaQ5FdC0fXh9pGkGWQnzrNPcVmqQg\/w480-h640\/20210220_181233.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGreek week was up next, with lamb souvlaki, feta potatoes, Greek salad and honey pistachio cakes - that was the kidsâ favourite.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhKtClgdBiXvhsgaglH4KfDwGaxNi82Ddq7RKE9PKTJBM7BhB5TtlCrdxE-YUSUfkaHQaOzuhEx_FB-ZV1ryV1xHA7TUcdfmu891l04Mr7jURwD9XCv-SEf0mgEPV7brldkeNsrIhpODp8\/s2048\/20210227_181111.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Austrian traditional cooking semmelknodel pretzel sachertorte schnitzel\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhKtClgdBiXvhsgaglH4KfDwGaxNi82Ddq7RKE9PKTJBM7BhB5TtlCrdxE-YUSUfkaHQaOzuhEx_FB-ZV1ryV1xHA7TUcdfmu891l04Mr7jURwD9XCv-SEf0mgEPV7brldkeNsrIhpODp8\/w480-h640\/20210227_181111.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStop number 4 was Austr
2ia - schnitzel, semmelknoedel, rosti and an epic Sachertorte (definitely making that again!).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhoHYZDz7Gog5QJk7W2_lu5SFLRe88RrLlFeZ892wpXM50hxRxRXsHRWmKonyxFjvh5gHkhsDl7ikDbCkRLtJpV8HVd9n9wqONIdtjgjk2mgWgw6aJImBsphA80XiJU6q3HR-w-VeQXMWA\/s2048\/20210306_173938.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Spanish traditional tapas recipes croquetas jamon serrano padron peppers olives crema catalana\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhoHYZDz7Gog5QJk7W2_lu5SFLRe88RrLlFeZ892wpXM50hxRxRXsHRWmKonyxFjvh5gHkhsDl7ikDbCkRLtJpV8HVd9n9wqONIdtjgjk2mgWgw6aJImBsphA80XiJU6q3HR-w-VeQXMWA\/w480-h640\/20210306_173938.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, we went all out for Spain - jamon serrano, mini chorizo, patatas bravas, albondigas, stuffed peppers and honey drizzled goatâs cheese croquetas with crema catalana afterwards.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghCxpCvjlTXfPZIGffcqhYC-NQd8zLhzYkBNZ2WYKqa6Zv00asBWNRM5YwLBHaU4Ih5mLaQdwQfpfI9iLNs5wY7WcVpIsG2YAQrEUul_-TLVqf3s6EFogA1uoKkjy_N2EGVAeOqvrcx70\/s2048\/20210313_174742.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Swiss traditional recipes cooking fondue zopf bread gotthelftorte\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghCxpCvjlTXfPZIGffcqhYC-NQd8zLhzYkBNZ2WYKqa6Zv00asBWNRM5YwLBHaU4Ih5mLaQdwQfpfI9iLNs5wY7WcVpIsG2YAQrEUul_-TLVqf3s6EFogA1uoKkjy_N2EGVAeOqvrcx70\/w480-h640\/20210313_174742.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen we 'went to' Switzerland - with a cheese fondue, traditional zopf bread and a gotthelftorte.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext week we're tackling Poland. The only debate is whether to stick to continental Europe or 'do a Eurovision' and include Israel so we can crack open the Ottolenghi books!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs been a really nice thing to do as a family, and also a great way to get the most from our new kitchen following a year of home renovation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWalking Walking And More Walking\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhMYuEdYL8832PHXO0Mab-HDfmJy0iPlskeLHXnsdUMsz8geTy06CaMJsSUf-NCF9vCn1KjZSUQswfsgZh0xDCc-4eD9k87zXXtS0Td2FQtcVOQpYDFqC5CkfRcvRaOF50PaPruGrVOTLk\/s2048\/20210314_064644.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dog walks routes nottingham\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1152\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhMYuEdYL8832PHXO0Mab-HDfmJy0iPlskeLHXnsdUMsz8geTy06CaMJsSUf-NCF9vCn1KjZSUQswfsgZh0xDCc-4eD9k87zXXtS0Td2FQtcVOQpYDFqC5CkfRcvRaOF50PaPruGrVOTLk\/w360-h640\/20210314_064644.jpg\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELiterally the only thing there is to do at the moment is walk. With all the non-essential shops and restaurants shut and life at a standstill, weâve all become doorstep ramblers lately. And although Iâll be quite happy to see the back of the one route weâve been tramping to death, I think getting out into nature has been really important.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELife has become all about walks, of many different kinds.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are the family ones we take with the kids on their scooters, going down to our local nature reserve to be mesmerised by the murmurations of birds that are taking place nightly at the moment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are the ones I take on my own first thing in the morning with Indy, listening to a podcast as we follow the misty path by the river.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are the park strolling catch ups that constitute the only social contact weâre allowed outside of our families.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are the night walks with a friend and a couple of cans of gin and tonic as we set the world to rights and bemoan the current challenges of life.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll have been really important in their own way and have been part of the very small thread that is currently keeping me just about sane.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI'm Watching...\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEitoHTqE9KJEBXRE6Y66peNDbiZW50t0DqBtyGhm7aTMzDHSCk16tfUJna4p2ikRtofK6vEacgAvFXpIzKtJEgM4tcfxE-xGqFDe27lDHcYAPQbM7GV_CcFZOTLCksztaZpzyJsRwaEkFI\/s1200\/7.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"watching snowpiercer tv series life lately\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"624\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEitoHTqE9KJEBXRE6Y66peNDbiZW50t0DqBtyGhm7aTMzDHSCk16tfUJna4p2ikRtofK6vEacgAvFXpIzKtJEgM4tcfxE-xGqFDe27lDHcYAPQbM7GV_CcFZOTLCksztaZpzyJsRwaEkFI\/w640-h332\/7.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWeâve been absolutely drawn in by the Snowpiercer series on Netflix, which is the show Iâve enjoyed the most for a good while. Set in the distant future, the show takes place in a world where a second ice age has made the earth uninhabitable. The only survivors are on a train that circles the globe in perpetual motion. The train is it's own universe, 1,001 cars long with everything from medical facilities and a working hothouse farm to a nightclub on board.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPassengers are divided between insanely wealthy first class, second class, third class (which has it's own black market culture) and âthe tailâ, which is a group of people who boarded illegally without tickets and are tolerated and sparsely fed in return for being a source of unpaid labour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe show is absolutely fascinating because it c
2ombines lots of different elements - the strain of life at close quarters, the relationships people have formed, the brewing class struggle as those in The Tail try to assert themselves, and the sci-fi shock of a frozen, inhospitable planet. There is also a Snowpiercer film, set separately before the events in the series, that Iâm looking forward to watching.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe acting is absolutely brilliant, especially Jennifer Connelly in the lead role. Iâm actively looking forward to each episode and I love feeling so immersed in a drama. Itâs really all weâve been watching other than American Dad re-runs!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIâm Readingâ¦\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReading has been one of the only sources of escape and real pleasure lately, so Iâve been devouring my books and frantically guarding the half an hour or so a day I get to myself to read!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGirl A | Abigail Dean\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjcICU5FnW8P3BYsSzmhoE2PX-MDlHnINliqPobnxzdsTfneIcmuOH-a_h174bhQSpBXWFhoWZnCzZyIJzFj331w__1Y4sx4Aqclf5BLkWe9RGtwC8O12Gx8bt5aAxDupFwISgOWUk0JLk\/s934\/1.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"girl a abigail dean life lately\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"934\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjcICU5FnW8P3BYsSzmhoE2PX-MDlHnINliqPobnxzdsTfneIcmuOH-a_h174bhQSpBXWFhoWZnCzZyIJzFj331w__1Y4sx4Aqclf5BLkWe9RGtwC8O12Gx8bt5aAxDupFwISgOWUk0JLk\/w412-h640\/1.jpg\" width=\"412\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis is an absolutely haunting book about a girl who escapes from abusive parents by jumping through a window. The book follows her slow progress to redemption through intensive therapy and shows what became of her siblings.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt times it was quite a hard read as a parent, because it quite unflinchingly looks at the subject of child abuse. But from time to time a horrific case like this emerges, and the way this was written smacked of the truth without being overly sentimental.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe journey through love and loss felt very authentic and although you know from the start that âGirl Aâ escapes, finding out the âwhyâ of this slow-burner is absolutely gripping.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Divines | Ellie Eaton\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgyQf10fXjWDO9XlmXIqnekSiFtDI5h_xHUNqxZhiVbyX4L_N1SMr2Drt3yYxIeEqaMUKVHaE8-AAoL2_qJpOHUFHL62DfIH9paY_iBrjW9-NmKDU9POjBNqKWCbWqX53BmGs6rkTWxAvk\/s500\/2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"the divines ellie eaton life lately book club\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"325\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgyQf10fXjWDO9XlmXIqnekSiFtDI5h_xHUNqxZhiVbyX4L_N1SMr2Drt3yYxIeEqaMUKVHaE8-AAoL2_qJpOHUFHL62DfIH9paY_iBrjW9-NmKDU9POjBNqKWCbWqX53BmGs6rkTWxAvk\/w416-h640\/2.jpg\" width=\"416\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter âGirl Aâ, I jumped into something a little frothier, although still in the thriller. An old-fashioned and very exclusive girls boarding school, rotten at it's core with over privilege and vicitimisation, is facing closure. In the crazy, fin-de-siecle days before it shuts down, the pupils run wild and one of them ends up dead. What really happened to her?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe book examines the consequences of spoilt behaviour and secrecy going unpunished. I really enjoyed it getting sucked into the claustrophic, hysterical world of the school, but I felt the ending was really abrupt and unsatisfactory. The book didnât pay off all of it's early promise, which left me feeling a little bit cheated!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EZero Zero Zero | Roberto Saviano\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiTDbTScpVDj5OGPJxxptttxvzlIisA9-PDGn_ioPApizlolYZxHPiE_HwfDIkDk7k60dnTu9Anzg-jcA9u_gNLV-4prIA0p1D85d9lrHhLY
2S0IGXJc4h_PW4ouVI6ULELfnhzdF0pw6c0\/s2048\/3.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zero Zero Zero Roberto Saviano book club\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1348\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiTDbTScpVDj5OGPJxxptttxvzlIisA9-PDGn_ioPApizlolYZxHPiE_HwfDIkDk7k60dnTu9Anzg-jcA9u_gNLV-4prIA0p1D85d9lrHhLYS0IGXJc4h_PW4ouVI6ULELfnhzdF0pw6c0\/w422-h640\/3.jpg\" width=\"422\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm working my way through this powerful book from a respected journalist who now lives in hiding with a Mafia price on his head. Itâs an examination of the narco-economy, and the politics, geography and business prowess that goes into the drugs economy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor me, it's been a huge eye-opener, realising just how global and enmeshed in geopolitical power structures the cocaine business is. Saviano tells a factual tale in a very lyrical, novelistic way and the book flips between a narrative tone and something very poetic, which makes it a unique read.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Power of Discipline : How To Use Self Control and Mental Toughness to Achieve Your Goals | Daniel Walter\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgjaYuqGumlbu9F-RL6f7OBCbNzH86KSms965vlUy_xv76vuWfx-VE1-et9fbZLFH8fUlL5owi1KgCBh4rMiicvL1ubfhQFDBZBkdzRrEQ6ZFQko1L7-UO3PoAmL3MPTNyvdfy57xRgK9U\/s1824\/4.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"book club The Power of Discipline : How To Use Self Control and Mental Toughness to Achieve Your Goals Daniel Walter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1824\" data-original-width=\"1824\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgjaYuqGumlbu9F-RL6f7OBCbNzH86KSms965vlUy_xv76vuWfx-VE1-et9fbZLFH8fUlL5owi1KgCBh4rMiicvL1ubfhQFDBZBkdzRrEQ6ZFQko1L7-UO3PoAmL3MPTNyvdfy57xRgK9U\/w640-h640\/4.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve also been trying to get up early and read a self-help book each morning for 30 minutes. I feel like I have a lot of work to do in terms of self-development so at the start of the year, I bought a whole stack of books on subjects like this that Iâm hoping will guide me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve never felt like self-discipline is a talent of mine, and I can often let myself down by taking the easy route. Being able to exert self-control is definitely an area I want to work on, and I feel like itâs the cornerstone of a lot of the other things Iâd like to change, so I went for this book first.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs a very no-nonsense look at the psychology behind self-discipline, with lots of practical tips for implementing more control in your life. It took me a while to read as I made notes all the way through, but I think Iâve gained some useful points to apply to my life.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDo This For You\u0026nbsp; | Krissy Cela\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtHADi-0FuxWAgT0ySv4lEk350SaG2TPPgmXjqGH0kc-WNBZ5ekxvDQ6HHaXwwABaXfB6n1xWieJfBawXI0F8KibeqI_s4S_joxbzaQ7ioi_uIXF15NYXIneqEMyoxBLV-yb5yunY4dTk\/s499\/5.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Do This For You Krissy Cela book club\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"499\" data-original-width=\"318\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtHADi-0FuxWAgT0ySv4lEk350SaG2TPPgmXjqGH0kc-WNBZ5ekxvDQ6HHaXwwABaXfB6n1xWieJfBawXI0F8KibeqI_s4S_joxbzaQ7ioi_uIXF15NYXIneqEMyoxBLV-yb5yunY4dTk\/w408-h640\/5.jpg\" width=\"408\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd currently, Iâm reading this healthy living manifesto. Krissy Cela is an Instagram fitness model, and while I donât follow her and hadnât heard of her before reading this, she actually has some very useful and practical tips to do with prioritising your fitness and how to stick to a routine and make difficult choices to improve your wellbeing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt fits well with the book Iâve just finished on discipline, but is written in a much more engaging style - like the sisterly advice you always wanted!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI'm Listening...\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh23kb0qYxerAkerzEPnHQjDaWzIto_t5ZDoTlhyDV_QcPJbUbyMI_ERz2e2kxyN4TfsmWhq6R-482UmiMgIoLWSmEFA8hScGX6z6ksPHgxHhK8VMyAuH1c3y53a-JRQ-SNmYKI0gCLyGc\/s900\/6.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"mxms im listening new music\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"506\" data-original-width=\"900\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh23kb0qYxerAkerzEPnHQjDaWzIto_t5ZDoTlhyDV_QcPJbUbyMI_ERz2e2kxyN4TfsmWhq6R-482UmiMgIoLWSmEFA8hScGX6z6ksPHgxHhK8VMyAuH1c3y53a-JRQ-SNmYKI0gCLyGc\/w640-h360\/6.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore disjointed playlist listening from me this month! I havenât deep dived into an album for quite a while, but I am really enjoying Spotifyâs recommendations and discovering new tracks and artists.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA few of my current favourites include âIn The Darkâ by Cathedrals, âSirensâ by Fleurie, âAfter Nightâ by MXMS and âDriftâ by âSo Belowâ. All dark, moody gorgeousness - the perfect soundtrack to an escapist daydream.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo that's my limited life at the moment - let's hope that next time I remember to write a life update post, we have a few more freedoms back.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/4155892121535376869\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
21\/03\/life-lately-march-2021.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4155892121535376869"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4155892121535376869"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/03\/life-lately-march-2021.html","title":"Life Lately | March 2021"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhDP7Z6cSrz3-ccwD2sSbAIzj-bfOVArLwuhyphenhyphenUkWud9rOQZE0fEkMeY22Uf1DtON1w41iS1fzhr0W3IV-E46UMniMJI2y8RjzaJGI3NL1RwjjiDXmvggemTF4MBIObcfRZ-b3lCUxm5PtY\/s72-c\/photo-1477064996809-dae46985eee7+%25282%2529.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-1127874215846931692"},"published":{"$t":"2021-03-19T10:56:00.013+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-03-19T11:01:14.994+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Shut In Style | Mod Shadows"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjD_WHTLpjc_bu9aDPlHC5Fjs5HM5stO7Cs43llBJ4uk7W8OOjvE6jPe2iNYhrfYRx9r-0D2Z8ftVNxynbY5SWQyhCSOYpLCpZy5WH3WuAVtLfBwqVwt_rTUeu5UQPQ3Mq0Dl2pQfnKwiA\/s1440\/IMG_20210319_105313_445.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Outfit working mum style leather pinafore dress rollneck\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjD_WHTLpjc_bu9aDPlHC5Fjs5HM5stO7Cs43llBJ4uk7W8OOjvE6jPe2iNYhrfYRx9r-0D2Z8ftVNxynbY5SWQyhCSOYpLCpZy5WH3WuAVtLfBwqVwt_rTUeu5UQPQ3Mq0Dl2pQfnKwiA\/s16000\/IMG_20210319_105313_445.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIâve been slacking off a lot on the fashion front. Something about this never ending lockdown situation, and the miserable winter weather meant I got stuck in a groove of either keeping my running gear on all day or just wearing leggings and a baggy jumper.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot for the first time in my life, Iâd forgotten the fun of fashion and how dressing up and creating a persona can really cheer me up. So Iâm back on the fashion bandwagon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course we canât do anything or go anywhere, but we can celebrate our shut in style.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimZPnx9fRZ-7rrGCM-DE6Mf48GYEtjzGLwB9H0MPlm2jO88kQCdquXWeuK6TIt34PdCRFqAiLkNbGfhk8JBRBy2Ujclzg47iMzInLOmTGX5iZgD1XhyDJ1_pfPI_O4LcApVNjRx0n8_ag\/s2048\/1616014543267.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Ootd fashion for mums leather pinafore dress patent ankle boots rollneck quilted YSL bag winter spring outfits\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1268\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimZPnx9fRZ-7rrGCM-DE6Mf48GYEtjzGLwB9H0MPlm2jO88kQCdqu
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2x5c7oa5FkEtT0Nqv-CvO0w79pCC8LYUhTsnKUwujBmaM_VokIujyHmYXgDK_uOlvTY8V225KTqKxZAq02uyvLYsqqW8CMOf7iOftn45VtXkhb5lE9dY1Xcl2_Q9JiaJsihnU4Rc0\/s1654\/1616014344054.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Ootd fashion for mums leather pinafore dress patent ankle boots rollneck quilted YSL bag winter spring outfits\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1654\" data-original-width=\"842\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgWCXax5c7oa5FkEtT0Nqv-CvO0w79pCC8LYUhTsnKUwujBmaM_VokIujyHmYXgDK_uOlvTY8V225KTqKxZAq02uyvLYsqqW8CMOf7iOftn45VtXkhb5lE9dY1Xcl2_Q9JiaJsihnU4Rc0\/w204-h400\/1616014344054.jpg\" width=\"204\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBlack leather pinafore dress | Warehouse\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECamel thin ribbed roll neck | M\u0026amp;S\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBlue patent ankle books | Zara\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETeal quilted bag | YSL\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EâClassique - Soleroseâ watch with charcoal leather strap | Monroe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EQuartz crystal pendant | House of Jupiter\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm always really inspired by anything with a hint of 60âs mod. I like the clean, graphic shapes and the simple elegance of the pieces. And thereâs something about a pinafore dress, ankle boots and a skinny roll neck that nods to that period in time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI absolutely live in these thermal Heattech roll necks during the colder months and even now that the sunshine is starting to make more of an appearance, theyâre ideal for layering under other pieces to ward off any chills.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELeather is definitely a style staple for me, so when I saw this smart dress I had to have it. I love the oversized square pockets and the gold button details. As a silhouette, the pinafore dress is quite girlish, but the black leather toughens it up and gives it an edge. It's this sense of contrasts that I really enjoy playing with in fashion.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe square toed shape of these patent blue ankle boots continued the look -\u0026nbsp; the combination of blue, black and camel is something I really like as a palette. I have a huge selection of âfancyâ ankle boots because they let me pretend Iâm a rockstar and not a tired mum of two!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPicking up on the shade of the boots, I chose this quilted bag with it's acrylic chain detail. I love the neat, boxy shape and the smaller size.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, the finishing touches. A large watch adds a smart finishing touch, and I love the styling of this very classic round faced watch. I also popped on one of my favourite necklaces from the boutique House of Jupiter, who produce lovely pieces based around natural crystals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis outfit is definitely something I would have worn to the office when that was a thing - but now Iâm fully based from home Iâll just have to serve my looks up on Teams calls!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/1127874215846931692\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
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Despite having literally nowhere to go and no one to see due to lockdown, it didn't seem to affect me craving some new looks.\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you may have seen, my major goal for 2021 is to buy less - so I feel like I need to point out that these items were bought before that, from the end of October. I just haven't had the chance to post about them before!\u0026nbsp; Instead of buying yet more things, I realised I had plenty to post about looking at the items Iâve added to my wardrobe and enjoyed over the past few months instead.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWinter fashion is my favourite. Any excuse to layer up and invest in coats, chunky jumpers and boots and I'm there. And as we are now creeping into what feels a little more like spring, I've invested in some transitional items that will carry me through the next season as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPearl and spike studded chunky boots | Zara\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhj68VSsBRsXM86we5atGl__1rjYD031xyGC863TXVLl8MSXJmzGaNDroEiMQ6vy1dfPc0y19ZNo3tpy0hnyOQWgruZNaKLIfNCPDEOLww5ykTyeunHnP-SbFTOcdTAqJk1FtEXcc26aQw\/s2048\/20210227_153851.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zara chunky combat boots pearl studded\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1457\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhj68VSsBRsXM86we5atGl__1rjYD031xyGC863TXVLl8MSXJmzGaNDroEiMQ6vy1dfPc0y19ZNo3tpy0hnyOQWgruZNaKLIfNCPDEOLww5ykTyeunHnP-SbFTOcdTAqJk1FtEXcc26aQw\/w640-h456\/20210227_153851.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChunky boots have had a major resurgence recently, and I'm definitely here for it. As a reformed emo teenager, the look of stompy boots and a short skirt has always been a favourite, I'm just trying to do it in a slightly more grown-up way this time! I loved the beautiful pearl and black crystal embellishments on this pair and have been wearing them non-stop.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERough cut diamond pendant | RoseandRabbit @Etsy\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhyGuu0ZzUKFziLXZUkqFldhv4BT6CTU7y50SclfEH7LzpSbHnqnwmXpuRJB5UB5feUB2EV1KJGYkJFH_yrhePiBTrPUCmmJA1CNSKZhkLaSSc8zZYhCRmS_czIMbtm2UPUtgapMwfTD4Y\/s2048\/20210227_154716.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rough cut natural herkimer diamond pendant review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1457\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhyGuu0ZzUKFziLXZUkqFldhv4BT6CTU7y50SclfEH7LzpSbHnqnwmXpuRJB5UB5feUB2EV1KJGYkJFH_yrhePiBTrPUCmmJA1CNSKZhkLaSSc8zZYhCRmS_czIMbtm2UPUtgapMwfTD4Y\/w640-h456\/20210227_154716.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI adore rough cut natural gemstones and my house is full of geodes and chunks of agate, so when I came across this stunning necklace it had to be mine. It's an unpolished Herkimer diamond with all it's natural occlusions. I like to think it's a little reminder that there's beauty in imperfect things. Etsy is such a great platform for finding unique accessories made by small businesses.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESilk lightning bolt shirt | Whistles\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiX-MVKhlCG4k30INf4t2-c0m3GH7dBJy_WlIHsrKOsH8GI1z3uIXmCWTW88E8OM864fb6Ja-zvlWRwxVZAlSW3VUoZErIFkX83UMGmNW4jVvt9-lFZZU0BucrkNJOox-Y
2yOaBiHHl81v4\/s2048\/20210227_160301.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Whistles silk lighting bolt shirt\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1792\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiX-MVKhlCG4k30INf4t2-c0m3GH7dBJy_WlIHsrKOsH8GI1z3uIXmCWTW88E8OM864fb6Ja-zvlWRwxVZAlSW3VUoZErIFkX83UMGmNW4jVvt9-lFZZU0BucrkNJOox-YyOaBiHHl81v4\/w640-h560\/20210227_160301.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA big addiction in my wardrobe is the silk shirt. I find them so chic and versatile. Throw one on with a leather skirt and ankle boots or with some straight cut jeans and they just look incredible. They also work through a range of seasons. The most famous brand has to be Equipment, but I think Whistles do really lovely versions. This blush pink shirt with little black lighting bolts was too pretty to resist.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBlack leather mini pinafore dress | Warehouse\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgofjJWSn2gqmroi-nZ1nLHMjqGyMXy9PdAh4vBDsSKOAHfIC7sPb8jmkFYOPiVhsVsN-iaObwYrEMZk3cq4B7OjJ2gB6auRBawuXbGHpj0qqvvgeai3VotTeI23KDVPBHBQmjbwe6Kb_Q\/s2048\/20210227_160344.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Warehouse black leather pinafore dress\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1812\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgofjJWSn2gqmroi-nZ1nLHMjqGyMXy9PdAh4vBDsSKOAHfIC7sPb8jmkFYOPiVhsVsN-iaObwYrEMZk3cq4B7OjJ2gB6auRBawuXbGHpj0qqvvgeai3VotTeI23KDVPBHBQmjbwe6Kb_Q\/w566-h640\/20210227_160344.jpg\" width=\"566\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAs well as silk shirts, leather look pieces are also a huge part of my style. I find them timeless - a little bit sophisticated, a little bit grunge. This leather pinafore dress has a great 60s mod look with the A-line cut and large square pockets. I thought it would be ideal layered over a breton top or one of the silk shirts, or even a chunky rollneck on colder days.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPearl and crystal ear climbers | Phillip Jones | 'Fleur' pearl chunky hoop earrings | Oliver Bonas\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgxViHij7d_LvL6598DD6cBsh7Bdl9rMdHbxjC-0zGU_3rpQoBxzcKMalfHNqQA8rGiOCKmfwd082ecftBPVe7UqQJxyQTke8DXHshzWIpKS_Hje9Xqo0zs49XQ8_DUchjj66cQgCyMKwU\/s2048\/20210227_154552.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Philip Jones review ear climbers Oliver Bonas earrings\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1509\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgxViHij7d_LvL6598DD6cBsh7Bdl9rMdHbxjC-0zGU_3rpQoBxzcKMalfHNqQA8rGiOCKmfwd082ecftBPVe7UqQJxyQTke8DXHshzWIpKS_Hje9Xqo0zs49XQ8_DUchjj66cQgCyMKwU\/w640-h472\/20210227_154552.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnother accessory I picked up were these very pretty ear climbers, which have pearls and crystals that hug the ear lobe. I love them because to me they look delicate and pretty but also a little bit punk, and I love that combination. I have a few pairs of climbers now because I wear them a lot, but wanted a pair with pearls in. I've worn these a lot since purchasing, because they go so well with high
2necked knitwear just to add a little extra something.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso added to my jewellery edit this winter are these beautiful little hoops, which are covered over with tiny seed pearls. They're delicate but impactful and easy to wear, just giving that extra little touch to knitwear and jeans.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECream silk blouse | Mulberry\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjxFBMWD-zd19mClF-mmNSx9CpMlk8PqxnWQrdyl5PugFuHmLl60RUfwsvaNTTYnhHBSzGBTeTH1Q4ONoKIegvGqCoQ8nrjnC69pyUR5VfU5mxu_um_mgxYCenKzJfFcG-i0mMqOYQC52w\/s2048\/20210227_160158.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mulberry cream silk blouse\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1484\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjxFBMWD-zd19mClF-mmNSx9CpMlk8PqxnWQrdyl5PugFuHmLl60RUfwsvaNTTYnhHBSzGBTeTH1Q4ONoKIegvGqCoQ8nrjnC69pyUR5VfU5mxu_um_mgxYCenKzJfFcG-i0mMqOYQC52w\/w640-h464\/20210227_160158.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWell, I did say I had a big thing for silk shirts right now! This cream number seemed like such a classic thing to wear and enjoy. The silk is imprinted with tiny little mulberry tree emblems, and there's a beautiful curved collar, while the collar and cuffs are finished with gold metal buttons. Such a beautiful love-forever item that can be styled in so many ways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E'Genevieve' button through leopard dress | Joules\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRiqZCCZ68gP0OxEp-m9paUUJqw5ryTjALObMrAbWzMrM8hbU-WHVUxSb0Wqyl2ftYGhtJvMEDtpOGCINNeWIwifMbDOC2Aap89VhkaDNOv587rFoM0AfLEm0qrLzsOycatBhwGKvyu1o\/s2048\/20210227_160751.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Joules Genevieve leopard shirt dress review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1055\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRiqZCCZ68gP0OxEp-m9paUUJqw5ryTjALObMrAbWzMrM8hbU-WHVUxSb0Wqyl2ftYGhtJvMEDtpOGCINNeWIwifMbDOC2Aap89VhkaDNOv587rFoM0AfLEm0qrLzsOycatBhwGKvyu1o\/w330-h640\/20210227_160751.jpg\" width=\"330\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn November, I also did a fairly large order with Joules. A lot of the kids clothes come from there - the designs are cute and they're made to a great standard and really stand up to a lot of washing and wearing. Although I've always liked their stuff, lately they seem to have gotten a lot more current with their designs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThings like leather and leopard print wouldn't have featured in their designs a few years ago, but they seem to be shaking it up and getting a bit more of an edge. I found myself wanting to order quite a few things!. The leopard midi dress seemed like a piece that would work equally well with flat sandals in the summer or boots and a polo neck in the colder months.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E'Hatton' burgundy leather animal print bag | Whistles\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgRQY32AWQJbGpxLLVq9jwnxRX_t2oY1C_UppxUs-tAjCrYTCdNWZu
2E7YI3-1-tuG87mIT3Dgy21pNY_2G9mVxJcI-PvTmty5whdaa3PldZEwVDKaRFMULo0s_v3srhjZ7tNDpdEbZky4A\/s2048\/20210227_161143.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Whistles Hatton burgundy leopard leather cross body bag\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1255\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgRQY32AWQJbGpxLLVq9jwnxRX_t2oY1C_UppxUs-tAjCrYTCdNWZuE7YI3-1-tuG87mIT3Dgy21pNY_2G9mVxJcI-PvTmty5whdaa3PldZEwVDKaRFMULo0s_v3srhjZ7tNDpdEbZky4A\/w640-h392\/20210227_161143.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgrIJas9oMFskeO6yfQ8vKZWIhsGbLKE-UubxXlM2aTH-wmJ3IgX6Hc7r-0BE7bBOnXJz9CgSdT9Gfkm8Q-up4L0qHhSzMMq9FyB-e2kVM-uCH7Zk8WQ05b0VOCIjHHEbyx7ct-SARGkNo\/s2048\/20210227_161153.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hatton burgundy leopard leather cross body bag\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgrIJas9oMFskeO6yfQ8vKZWIhsGbLKE-UubxXlM2aTH-wmJ3IgX6Hc7r-0BE7bBOnXJz9CgSdT9Gfkm8Q-up4L0qHhSzMMq9FyB-e2kVM-uCH7Zk8WQ05b0VOCIjHHEbyx7ct-SARGkNo\/w640-h360\/20210227_161153.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgbGVl0UbKYj-a-gkX9STgHWHXptNfuoFXXyjWJY-oKHNDGZ_vXPHWGHA1E1dfyo5sNhXpK9ityZqtoOZhFduj8XGgYPnryQVtpJrpkfhLr1ulSrdGxVjKedVN4WqhZEmS_Ia-iv5d1Fxs\/s2048\/20210227_161211.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hatton burgundy leopard leather cross body bag\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1535\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgbGVl0UbKYj-a-gkX9STgHWHXptNfuoFXXyjWJY-oKHNDGZ_vXPHWGHA1E1dfyo5sNhXpK9ityZqtoOZhFduj8XGgYPnryQVtpJrpkfhLr1ulSrdGxVjKedVN4WqhZEmS_Ia-iv5d1Fxs\/w480-h640\/20210227_161211.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ECross body mini bags are definitely my favourite style. Whether I'm out in the evening or dealing with the children, I just prefer to be hands free, so a long strap is pretty much a must. The burgundy leopard finish just looked so cool- I like the fact it's not another black bag, as I have so many of those.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThere's also a short, chunky gold chain strap as a bit of extra detail. There are a couple of compartments and it's just big enough to hold my essentials.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E'Laney' black velvet devore dress | All Saints\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEigmf_dbZNcWvMDbLz4oXIkyQ5qM1Evxr_BkbQ0OfZ9Q8gaNfV55lnMVnMEFAPwU0h3U139bXmY2HOarrwlnorgf-B7vhe1w6wn6aTpDS5dI9meDv33VOr2a_ju9sQ6nqkqjQD03TLOoRc\/s2048\/20210227_160601.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"All Saints Laney black velvet dress\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1175\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEigmf_dbZNcWvMDbLz4oXIkyQ5qM1Evxr_BkbQ0OfZ9Q8gaNfV55lnMVnMEFAPwU0h3U139bXmY2HOarrwlnorgf-B7vhe1w6wn6aTpDS5dI9meDv33VOr2a_ju9sQ6nqkqjQD03TLOoRc\/w368-h640\/20210227_160601.jpg\" width=\"368\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA black dress is the ideal thing for winter days - it looks intentional but is also soft, comfortable and easy to throw on. I missed out on any of the pieces I liked from last years edit The Vampire's Wife did for H\u0026amp;M, but ever since then I've been searching for a vampy looking devore dress with long sleeves. Of course, All Saints have been working that glam goth aesthetic for years, so no wonder they had a great alternative. A flattering v-neckline and a draped front make this easy to wear.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELeopard coat | Biba\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg81DobntOLyrlyUNbd4evsu7BEfaInEBRpDlcrwx7WFau1pmEeY58kMIrD4xUnsO3I73SvW-TaCD4MYQBxWqNyU2PaEEGFZN-3UOrSJp3CCG80iRR5IIthly9Nz-BrHf9EORLuCYmqr6s\/s2048\/20210227_154056.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Biba leopard print coat\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1396\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg81DobntOLyrlyUNbd4evsu7BEfaInEBRpDlcrwx7WFau1pmEeY58kMIrD4xUnsO3I73SvW-TaCD4MYQBxWqNyU2PaEEGFZN-3UOrSJp3CCG80iRR5IIthly9Nz-BrHf9EORLuCYmqr6s\/w436-h640\/20210227_154056.jpg\" width=\"436\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ECoat of dreams alert! A leopard coat is something I've been keen to add to my wardrobe for quite a few years, but hunting down the right one took time. Revived vintage label Biba know how to do high octane looks in a sleek, 70s way so no wonder they smashed it with this beaut.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI went back and forth on buying this but I know I'll get the wear out of it to justify the purchase. I like the fact that most of the coat is sober black wool, but it has those fabulou
2s faux-leopard panels down the front. The round collar and all the little details, from the beautiful silk lining to the chunky zip, are great quality and just make this statement coat look super expensive.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFreshwater pearl and gold link chain | Baguette crystal and gold link chain | Luna\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgL-XxRm0zrGSGCDzg1IzxPL9bRmK_jYKB6e3gQjpHSVUEM1yPUE-_IAU3TKhyphenhyphenT3ipa_4m_ojMxTeIzmqF5VDNIYqV0ZxvlG2Nb9VbOXCVEjl25b6OBVyCeO14-ja_VINMkullY_mAQX1U\/s2048\/20210227_154455.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pearl and gold chunky chain necklace\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgL-XxRm0zrGSGCDzg1IzxPL9bRmK_jYKB6e3gQjpHSVUEM1yPUE-_IAU3TKhyphenhyphenT3ipa_4m_ojMxTeIzmqF5VDNIYqV0ZxvlG2Nb9VbOXCVEjl25b6OBVyCeO14-ja_VINMkullY_mAQX1U\/w640-h468\/20210227_154455.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThese necklaces really caught my eye - they are a completely different style to anything I own, but I loved them straight away. Each necklace is sort of collar length, like a loose choker. They would look amazing with a plain, round necked tshirt to add a bit of interest. Each has half of the necklace that's chunky, squared gold links and then half that's either pretty freshwater pearls or baguette cut crystals. They're fresh and easy to wear.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E'Eden' white high rise kick flare jeans | All Saints\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg7WFXQuGVY7NifEIN3sRkEnmDz7yXAJdPkdlJ8BGVqBF1bMGEejeB_WmuuHEehGQ5aPHy7Dhd6zahCt9Fe4KihSsdvQPsztX7RhFIX7K_P9vaYQQI8EHJp4V-CtFdr_Nk03ZWwV2slGCE\/s2048\/20210227_155731.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"All Saints Eden high waist kick flare white jeans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1800\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg7WFXQuGVY7NifEIN3sRkEnmDz7yXAJdPkdlJ8BGVqBF1bMGEejeB_WmuuHEehGQ5aPHy7Dhd6zahCt9Fe4KihSsdvQPsztX7RhFIX7K_P9vaYQQI8EHJp4V-CtFdr_Nk03ZWwV2slGCE\/w640-h562\/20210227_155731.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhite jeans are a bit of a love-it-or-hate it item, but being obsessed with a bit of French girl style means they're on my radar. Parisiennes seem to embrace white denim, even in the winter. In this kick flare cut, it looks a lot fresher and more current.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhite corset top | The Kooples\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiog3l-XThmUhqekMY9aSZTjjqycFhuKRIg1sAXpAm04md9Nl4D-3GpXoH26RdWoKQp_flXk3Nm-WGrbgVmpapLfGL8u-imvtBR_6cgQUCJy0X1VTyzEUSMXOAIPvaWCEAA92SB5fbxo9s\/s2048\/20210305_150448.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Kooples white corset top\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1705\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiog3l-XThmUhqekMY9aSZTjjqycFhuKRIg1sAXpAm04md9Nl4D-3GpXoH26RdWoKQp_flXk3Nm-WGrbgVmpapLfGL8u-imvtBR_6cgQUCJy0X1VTyzEUSMXOAIPvaWCEAA92SB5fbxo9s\/w640-h532\/20210305_150448.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAre we ever going to be able to go âout outâ again? The days of a nice dinner somewhere or even a few cocktails with friends feel so desperately far away now. So itâs perhaps a bit silly I also bought this beautiful top, which would be ideal for all that. Paired with some vinyl or leather trousers I think it would look brilliant for an evening out on the town. Or if thereâs ever such a thing as weddings again, it would also amazing with a smart pencil skirt. I love the delicate mesh overlay and the sweetheart neckline, so I decided to buy it and hopefully have somewhere to wear it before too long!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBlue leather A-line camisole | Topshop\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglYmkEPzmMDzVBP0BBtYjScIhw_W5B3rQZX9TFtpmXcHRGef02hmsPLSNPunXbAEwQuhyphenhyphen_1vwJFWlJT7MGpJ981MMaiFRe2hs5QqGxHOffrQEz2WIeSXkjoQvm_N5d9NhyjBHBepXXPMc\/s2048\/20210227_155951.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blue leather vest camisole Topshop\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1491\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglYmkEPzmMDzVBP0BBtYjScIhw_W5B3rQZX9TFtpmXcHRGef02hmsPLSNPunXbAEwQuhyphenhyphen_1vwJFWlJT7MGpJ981MMaiFRe2hs5QqGxHOffrQEz2WIeSXkjoQvm_N5d9NhyjBHBepXXPMc\/w640-h466\/20210227_155951.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI'm continuing my obsession with leather pieces in unexpected colourways here. This top has a really nice cut - a straight neckline and a gently flared, A-line shape. Plus I just love anything powder blue, its a favourite shade of mine to wear. I can see this making a great summer outfit with a pair of silk trousers or a ruffled skirt.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECamel tailored trousers with black side stripe | \u0026amp; Other Stories\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEje00xpRIQLeRTMVoD26mt8mbnMK3MnGi-MAvfe0IAeQ3nw4ZSr1FJwCharFX_acwItg3jZt-lR0tacWGnAnnPUUMOc7Y53HSPf1Ic0Lib7ibE1pB5LsOu9HJ7S4kaZyshs2TBa1qe0UoM\/s2048\/20210227_155838.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Camel tailored trousers side stripe \u0026amp; Other Stories\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1569\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEje00xpRIQLeRTMVoD26mt8mbnMK3MnGi-MAvfe0IAeQ3nw4ZSr1FJwCharFX_acwItg3jZt-lR0tacWGnAnnPUUMOc7Y53HSPf1Ic0Lib7ibE1pB5LsOu9HJ7S4kaZyshs2TBa1qe0UoM\/w640-h490\/20210227_155838.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETailored trousers are an item I used to love for rhe office, but now I'm permanently based at home for work, I'm trying to find ways to make them work a bit more casually. I thought these would work well with plain white trainers and a sweater or in the evening when we're finally allowed out again with heels and a silky vest top. I really like side stripe details on clothes as it brings that sports luxe vibe too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E'Havana' grey cropped wide leg jeans\u0026nbsp; | Mango\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh-pcTvm_k5yw8RF4UjqTYM_HkGyy2yweZbu6nGHfSFl11ufv4mK-IpTGsW6DIqSoUVf5BSOM0a8ruHTbXhhmOp83G3W_oiUeiI2yXE3O7PssfaolhCGsCY0WZcyjXab2BZiSx89HLHuXs\/s2048\/20210227_160932.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mango Havana wide leg jeans\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1574\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh-pcTvm_k5yw8RF4UjqTYM_HkGyy2yweZbu6nGHfSFl11ufv4mK-IpTGsW6DIqSoUVf5BSOM0a8ruHTbXhhmOp83G3W_oiUeiI2yXE3O7PssfaolhCGsCY0WZcyjXab2BZiSx89HLHuXs\/w640-h492\/202
210227_160932.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA couple of things from Mango, which is a shop I always tend to overlook. Iâm not sure why, because\u0026nbsp; I really like their aesthetic and the pieces seem nice quality. They will be more on my radar now, because I picked up these amazing jeans in the sale. Iâm really fussy with jeans at the moment because Iâm trying to wean myself off skinnies and go for straighter cuts that are a bit more classic. These are wider through the leg than Iâm used it, but theyâre a lovely denim that is structured but still feels soft and a bit worn in. This will look amazing with a shoulder-padded tshirt or a boxy blazer.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENude satin '2750'\u0026nbsp; trainers | Superga\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhfQ6O0zxVLTDojPofB3fF05b-05QvkOS-uSE5U51btvd6WHW8db9CocYT60oqWfgeDr68KJ2E9BYpgXWzm-vwa_jHQCVlIojluwzsZ2FioLZZZxqjBqW50LUW0xlopPFKMXPmSsFGPzE4\/s2048\/20210227_153930.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Superga pink satin trainers\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1349\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhfQ6O0zxVLTDojPofB3fF05b-05QvkOS-uSE5U51btvd6WHW8db9CocYT60oqWfgeDr68KJ2E9BYpgXWzm-vwa_jHQCVlIojluwzsZ2FioLZZZxqjBqW50LUW0xlopPFKMXPmSsFGPzE4\/w640-h422\/20210227_153930.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESatin trainers are something I've wanted to add into my collection for a while. I really lile the contrast between the functional sporty shoe and the luxurious fabric. The fact that these are neutral and will go with lots of outfits also appealed. These will have to wait until its less muddy and rainy outside, but I'm looking forward to styling them up as the weather improves.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPowder blue knitted sweetheart top | Missguided\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9TPEJKtgRYOdVUN2yGPMCVhhutZnBExS-1BMeXVczyb8LMpOHvQ-jf9D0-iuDfNjzPPi9np9I1NUp4k864tDnS0M-rGJ8rE_MufYQm0O3rQGdPOc6gQ55q4IWSwAYl-7gQxWKppf2Z5U\/s2048\/20210227_155630.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blue sweetheat neck knitted top Missguided\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1541\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9TPEJKtgRYOdVUN2yGPMCVhhutZnBExS-1BMeXVczyb8LMpOHvQ-jf9D0-iuDfNjzPPi9np9I1NUp4k864tDnS0M-rGJ8rE_MufYQm0O3rQGdPOc6gQ55q4IWSwAYl-7gQxWKppf2Z5U\/w640-h482\/20210227_155630.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere's something about a sweetheart neckline that I really like, they're so refined and flattering to wear. I had seen a few of these fine knit tops coming into the shops, so I went looking thinking it would be the perfect thing to wear with mom jeans and trainers. This one looked so pretty I couldn't resist ordering it, especially as its in my favourite powder blue colour as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETweed bomber jacket | Whistles\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjcAYF8Z0mqy40mXYxWJm7Ltbveg3umw1Bt_1WSPZobOBhTSCvvsZw4Nqu-iFQ4p_V_TZqOmLdWBqd4CUJe6fvtKhAc3QKHnhTre-QUzNDaTSF2QqGZPE-BZYcPYkD8yFWXkmP002bhmhk\/s2048\/20210227_160648.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Whistles tweed bomber jacket\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1437\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjcAYF8Z0mqy40mXYxWJm7Ltbveg3umw1Bt_1WSPZobOBhTSCvvsZw4Nqu-iFQ4p_V_TZqOmLdWBqd4CUJe6fvtKhAc3QKHnhTre-QUzNDaTSF2QqGZPE-BZYcPYkD8yFWXkmP002bhmhk\/w640-h450\/20210227_160648.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt seems like a lifetime since it was warm enough to wear anything but my huge Zara puffer coat, but I am feeling a little more optimistic after the past few days of gorgeous sunshine. Hopefully soon it will be warm enough to do jackets again! This tweed bomber can make an appearance then, because it seemed like a great little throw on and go over a basic tee or even a summery day dress.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECuffed silk joggers | Abercrombie \u0026amp; Fitch\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhAEDA_LTXWsl5SeinmGBtdNEf6QEIEKg0KRcZ1GNj4vwNF3XqorsrCyO7rw_Rvb45znnccLTpboHMSGpKkmGhjPXhuqD3Cwd40mJWPzWvgRLTP-UJaMHP2p_c91QuFtP6Xc9zfgT9ubG0\/s2048\/20210227_160453.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cuffed silk joggerd Abercrombie and Fitch\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1694\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhAEDA_LTXWsl5SeinmGBtdNEf6QEIEKg0KRcZ1GNj4vwNF3XqorsrCyO7rw_Rvb45znnccLTpboHMSGpKkmGhjPXhuqD3Cwd40mJWPzWvgRLTP-UJaMHP2p_c91QuFtP6Xc9zfgT9ubG0\/w640-h530\/20210227_160453.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESilk joggers are one of my summer go-to items. Relaxed, chic and easy breezy. I always wear them if I'm travelling or flying somewhere, because they're covered up enough for a chilly UK as well as being cool enough when you land on sunnier shores. They also are the ultimate compromise between comfort and looking pulled together. I have a decent collection of them now, but I liked the look of this cuffed pair with a delicate pattern. They're actually the first purchase I've ever made from Abercrombie and Fitch and I'm quite impressed with the quality.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELilac knitted cropped cardigan | George\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhC8BsU7lhIcFSv6PjABXJsuDkltfQtMgsgzmI6pO2lGrWYsEx6pHUEttzQJyhMVOXiZLVUIK7EQNdTkesSITpVrX-d-PgrdBAA8NLcBFbRner5Ax3gniY-RNaiZPH8OnR9yoJiNZyRYAQ\/s2048\/20210227_160033.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lilac cropped knitted cardigan George Asda\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhC8BsU7lhIcFSv6PjABXJsuDkltfQtMgsgzmI6pO2lGrWYsEx6pHUEttzQJyhMVOXiZLVUIK7EQNdTkesSITpVrX-d-PgrdBAA8NLcBFbRner5Ax3gniY-RNaiZPH8OnR9yoJiNZyRYAQ\/w640-h360\/20210227_160033.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe fabled skill of finding amazing fashion in the supermarket while you pick up more milk never seems to happen to me! I'm constantly seeing great pieces in magazines from the ranges at Sainsbury's, Tesco and Asda, but whenever I go in they must hide them! However, on this rare occasion I ran into Asda to get some nappies and there in front of me was this rather fabulou
2s lilac 'nana knit'.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ECardigans are very au courant right now. The cropped style, voluminous sleeves, chunky buttons and sugary, 'Clueless' shade made it a must have - it went into my basket before you could blink! This would look amazing with high-waisted jeans, a lacy bralette and some layered necklaces.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECamel ribbed halterneck top | Mango\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgcTrxKr5y0rNxsEIifa08m1mGVxScf_97VEhO9hj5sEztlnAHH8a8Kv8Vn_zXnozn5RsgY_1lSwUQnpY1fZS-6ULHHWQ-GsEPAMVtCiU_NNvEKYdcEy3yw4O7KNpaVUZ3IveEL5Qhrjt0\/s2048\/20210227_161006.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mango knitted halterneck vest top\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1452\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgcTrxKr5y0rNxsEIifa08m1mGVxScf_97VEhO9hj5sEztlnAHH8a8Kv8Vn_zXnozn5RsgY_1lSwUQnpY1fZS-6ULHHWQ-GsEPAMVtCiU_NNvEKYdcEy3yw4O7KNpaVUZ3IveEL5Qhrjt0\/w640-h454\/20210227_161006.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI also got this simple, neutral knitted vest. Iâve been wanting something like this for a while because it's the type of piece that goes with everything, from pleated midi skirts to leather joggers. Anywhere you need a fitted top half, this will do great service, and the sporty halterneck style and fluid, knitted fabric make it a luxe looking basic.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPaperbag waist leather midi skirt | Very\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh9yAvWxbo8HrTjRZU2Y-1RsQiXkVsHyX2d14_GbLzGBviW84ogNf6FCmJaX2EAq9vqFsBPn_mMqrJ0Eiw1Bmque8zagmR427JaN7jy6Lx0BakHKc76gyRuLgUVa42Pp_NQALw7yirf-Kk\/s2048\/20210227_160838.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Black leather paperbag waist drawstring skirt Very\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1889\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh9yAvWxbo8HrTjRZU2Y-1RsQiXkVsHyX2d14_GbLzGBviW84ogNf6FCmJaX2EAq9vqFsBPn_mMqrJ0Eiw1Bmque8zagmR427JaN7jy6Lx0BakHKc76gyRuLgUVa42Pp_NQALw7yirf-Kk\/w640-h590\/20210227_160838.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI do have far too many leather skirts and trousers, but I feel myself when Iâm wearing something leather. I adore it's sleek functionality and the way it looks both sophisticated and a tiny bit edgy. Itâs so easy to wear in any setting, and it also stands up to the changeable UK weather very well. Thatâs all the excuse I needed to add another piece to my wardrobe, anyway! This skirt is a little different from my others as it features a paperbag waist with a drawstring and some chunky silver hardware. I like the fact the tie waist gives some instant shape, meaning the skirt can pair well with kitted pieces and looser shirts - or you could style it up with some block heels and the knitted halterneck vest and have a perfect look for evening.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E'Freddie' flat pointed loafers | Office\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQQjkuHvBQN_U2Bm9-eQL1phl9y-udYIx90IiYPZ7ye4kWu9RxUwu86yJY3oYEu-gNqNxqWyR4h4uLpMyFTNpw-4rGiYYWfrPe328W0bDOn-3MJ7Yljn3Aw1-haJv04hOi0lWSALog-Uk\/s2048\/20210305_150350.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Freddie flat pointed loafers Office\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1268\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQQjkuHvBQN_U2Bm9-eQL1phl9y-udYIx90IiYPZ7ye4kWu9RxUwu86yJY3oYEu-gNqNxqWyR4h4uLpMyFTNpw-4rGiYYWfrPe328W0bDOn-3MJ7Yljn3Aw1-haJv04hOi0lWSALog-Uk\/w640-h396\/20210305_150350.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne item I have been wanting to add in to my collection for a long time is a pair of the almond-toe loafers that Everlane do so well. I love the modern addition of the toe shape to what is a really classic shoe, and loafers look brilliant with everything from A-line minis for a mod vibe to straight cut jeans. When I found this £25 pair from Office they went straight into my basket. The shape was just perfect, and I really liked the faux-croc texture on the front panel. I know these will be getting a lot of wear.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPink satin maxi dress | Zara\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi6oyczQY_f_M-be91TFQLfXd7mYA0gygQtO6yfSCcMDUwT_VaMWPE3HZhNybbzXetj_t2KPnuelLKkzic5QVIj9f9kYeYImeCCtWbMBgNS0wEl4TK1zeWLoUBAkNIQLsaPPue6voAhmg8\/s2644\/20210227_153633.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zara fuschia pink satin maxi dress\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2644\" data-original-width=\"1190\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi6oyczQY_f_M-be91TFQLfXd7mYA0gygQtO6yfSCcMDUwT_VaMWPE3HZhNybbzXetj_t2KPnuelLKkzic5QVIj9f9kYeYImeCCtWbMBgNS0wEl4TK1zeWLoUBAkNIQLsaPPue6voAhmg8\/w288-h640\/20210227_153633.jpg\" width=\"288\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFinally, something completely and utterly different! I may be quite monochrome in my usual mode of dress, but I absolutely a splash of eye popping colour from time to time, and this hot pink satin maxi dress just stood out a mile. I loved the slinky fabric and the delicate covered button details, plus the demure longer length.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAlthough the dress is a standout piece, it also meets my core criteria of versatility. A thin black rollneck and long boots underneath would work just as well as flat sandals and a straw hat in summer with this, not to mention how amazing it would look dressed up with heels for summer events. Plus, at such a grey, cold time of the year, whatâs more likely to put a smile on your face than a dress of dreams like this?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPhew! So those are my key pieces that I accumulated over the early winter. Iâm looking forward to styling them up in different ways and showing you the results. What looks are you loving lately?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/5639938771709734006\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHFc339brP87BRqjOhNmF3Ai-cC4X3ZKVxQcsa-AKff57dCoyjthi7nZoKDoCPhGjh050C8jpDPN6itmWEPL4iSh_VNEQ0UOYC2WEYZtLN136_j52HtEXslupDI2az1QNoe5fSdRhuycU\/s2048\/20210223_151308.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Latest In Beauty Subscription Box 2021 Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1293\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHFc339brP87BRqjOhNmF3Ai-cC4X3ZKVxQcsa-AKff57dCoyjthi7nZoKDoCPhGjh050C8jpDPN6itmWEPL4iSh_VNEQ0UOYC2WEYZtLN136_j52HtEXslupDI2az1QNoe5fSdRhuycU\/s16000\/20210223_151308.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EItâs always a nice feeling to get something lovely through the post, and beauty subscription boxes can be both a great pick-me-up and a fun way to discover new products.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the years Iâve tried most of them on and off, but one my favourites has always been \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.latestinbeauty.com\/subscription?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7NKBBhDBARIsAHbXCB4MNkbHO5006JChAytfKy-baFIKtoKvqD5F1qMlaWFGZva5kpJdkKQaAk2DEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELatest In Beauty\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou get to pick your own products from a monthly edit, which ensures less waste as you know youâll like everything you get.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI see a lot of people complaining about other sub services where they spend time filling in questionnaires that supposedly tailor the box to them, only to receive things they would never use.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere, the choice is yours.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI left Latest In Beauty a couple of years ago because I wasnât really inspired by the product selection, but recently they seem to have upped their game.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, there are exciting things to discover, better quality brands and Iâm always excited to make my choice from the themed monthly drop.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis monthâs edit was all about looking and feeling good - and couldnât we all do with that right now?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELook Good Feel Better Detailed Eyeliner Brush\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgEi6A8qxJVBs2uYOdLdgNsp-HEIaRfmjmdXIf-hZBoOcLXC3twXGgSIQwlWCk8m5RWYr0O0ZmhY6NdZajS-HVbbne0wFanrGC44B9sN7imMpwESpZrIvrDlOtPOEV7AXLjIfeBbq4a1UI\/s2048\/20210223_151332.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Look Good Feel Better Detailed Eyeliner Brush review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1666\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgEi6A8qxJVBs2uYOdLdgNsp-HEIaRfmjmdXIf-hZBoOcLXC3twXGgSIQwlWCk8m5RWYr0O0ZmhY6NdZajS-HVbbne0wFanrGC44B9sN7imMpwESpZrIvrDlOtPOEV7AXLjIfeBbq4a1UI\/w640-h520\/20210223_151332.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis was a little extra gift in my box, which is another nice thing about Latest In Beauty
2- you often get little bonus items. This is especially useful because I donât have this kind of eyeliner brush in my collection.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is ultra fine, so you can go for either a very precise line or something more statement. The synthetic bristles mean that it works well with cream and liquid formulas, or even powder if you like to use shadow as liner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELook Good Feel Better\u003C\/a\u003E is actually a global cancer charity that supports women to cope with the visible side effects of cancer treatment - something that is especially important to me as my mother recently died from complications of ovarian cancer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA great cause and a brilliant, cruelty free product.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESassy Shop Wax - Snow Pixie\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhFeMRGwrcHmAwalc0RFesMflE1Jt9ZLzbB0zE8rhs0-pbN5yhLo7LhFmVJe8Th6OCSenx628iYkoBnvVHlVUappwzn8FqcBnbGfWlEJLsB5-0lCdkIm-tjJnDpM4XTuSpvwq6T_boHElE\/s2048\/20210223_151342.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sassy Shop Wax - Snow Pixie review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhFeMRGwrcHmAwalc0RFesMflE1Jt9ZLzbB0zE8rhs0-pbN5yhLo7LhFmVJe8Th6OCSenx628iYkoBnvVHlVUappwzn8FqcBnbGfWlEJLsB5-0lCdkIm-tjJnDpM4XTuSpvwq6T_boHElE\/w640-h360\/20210223_151342.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm very much into scenting my home now that weâve finally finished renovating it. Scent is an important tool to help us relax, and as weâre all currently forced to spend lots of time at home, it may as well smell beautiful and welcoming. Wax melts are a really easy way to do this.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyshopwax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESassy Shop Wax\u003C\/a\u003E is a small company and itâs really important to promote and support small businesses at the moment, so I couldnât wait to try their wares.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESnow Pixie is one of their best selling bars, with notes of bubblegum, banana, pear drops, musk, vanilla and candyfloss.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs very different to other wax melt scents Iâve tried, and I like the colourful pink bar speckled with blue and white flakes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs a relaxing treat with a really good scent throw - so I know where I will be heading to stock up on home scents from now on.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVita Liberata Invisi Foaming Tan Water\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhXJKHNlpwTmtSBVpC_A6BM2SsDBPEEOyu9Em_B00RK_qxdQbK0UceZW0MKD3X7ms3YP4-JFBZat9Wzos9sTAA28vMy1Rm-ZUlQitfiZzRzYpjQ1xwtDhShaw1XYRhHjKMRg8lmrV-9NKA\/s2048\/IMG_20210223_182402_390.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Vita Liberata Invisi Foaming Tan Water review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhXJKHNlpwTmtSBVpC_A6BM2SsDBPEEOyu9Em_B00RK_qxdQbK0UceZW0MKD3X7ms3YP4-JFBZat9Wzos9sTAA28vMy1Rm-ZUlQitfiZzRzYpjQ1xwtDhShaw1XYRhHjKMRg8lmrV-9NKA\/w640-h640\/IMG_20210223_182402_390.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy confession here is that Iâm not much of a fake tanner (I know, I know, what kind of beauty blog is this?). Itâs one area of makeup that I donât actually know much about at all, and not something I use frequently. Iâm just so scared of ending up bright orange!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI do use a gradual self tanning body lotion instead, which just tops me up over the winter and makes sure I donât get too deathly pale.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd when I go out (remember when we used to do that?), one product I always reach for is the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaliberata.co.uk\/body-blur-instant-skin-finish-medium\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVita Liberata Body Blur\u003C\/a\u003E, which is a wash-off body makeup that gives a quick bit of bronze.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I was intrigued to try their proper tanning products and see if I can get to grips with them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis formula
2is packed with skin-caring botanical extracts, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Hyaluronic Acid to give a hydrating and anti-aging tan. It goes on clear and is super fast drying so you can just apply and go. The tan develops over 4-6 hours.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESampling something like this is the ideal way to try it out, as the full size is £25, so I wouldnât purchase it unless I already knew I liked it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReviews say this gives a realistic olive colour with no streaks, so Iâm looking forward to trying it out.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOle Henriksen Truth Juice Daily Cleanser\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg5jVW_my6w53QOykww3FzfS_qC-R6fEi4hBv3zCTDSV27tVvJQy3CYhKEGrfogZBYZ1f65FWNelE-Xrny3g6dr7ZgOTMprOYPiQJNvO-b7zvsKdWXMRuGdy1eyGTg9KgOG5mNf-1xoNNE\/s2048\/20210223_151408.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Ole Henriksen Truth Juice Daily Cleanser review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1418\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg5jVW_my6w53QOykww3FzfS_qC-R6fEi4hBv3zCTDSV27tVvJQy3CYhKEGrfogZBYZ1f65FWNelE-Xrny3g6dr7ZgOTMprOYPiQJNvO-b7zvsKdWXMRuGdy1eyGTg9KgOG5mNf-1xoNNE\/w640-h444\/20210223_151408.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is a brand I hear a lot about, and I recently tried their Banana Bright Eye Cream in the same range, so itâs great to be able to try something else from the line too.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe cleanser promises to strip off make-up - even waterproof formulas - dirt and oil, and leave an energised, glowing finish. It sounds perfect to me for those mornings where you just canât quite wake up!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs got a gel creme texture which always feels nice to use, and an uplifting, purifying scent. Iâm actually completely out of face wash right now so this came at a good time to try.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThalgo Iles Pacifique Iridescent Island Milk\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_WaoDRdgHjNVgB8chj1o_e0mhAPG_vppaPfuKMwqGpNtf2GShAhuKB4BmG_GE5qtDYCOo5crvODkqBuMnVy0-FFvonmud2I14GiwG8xa1NxLIFlR-eABP9BttCW9KBNIbXQ1oOV6Gw_w\/s2048\/20210223_151427.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Thalgo Iles Pacifique Iridescent Island Milk review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_WaoDRdgHjNVgB8chj1o_e0mhAPG_vppaPfuKMwqGpNtf2GShAhuKB4BmG_GE5qtDYCOo5crvODkqBuMnVy0-FFvonmud2I14GiwG8xa1NxLIFlR-eABP9BttCW9KBNIbXQ1oOV6Gw_w\/w640-h360\/20210223_151427.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThalgo is one of those fancy salon brands - I once had a Thalgo facial - that you donât really come across in the shops, but this lotion sounded too good not to try.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith notes of Monoi, it's a whole desert island vibe - probably the closest Iâll get this year! I do love a nice luxury moisturiser as a sensory treat after a hard day working and homeschooling, so Iâm relying on this to transport me far away and make me feel pampered.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt also leaves a subtle iridescence on the skin to make limbs look polished.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESkin Chemists Rose Illuminating Glow Peel Off Mask\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9WghjI0jhwmv_vr_LtxU-KTjLXTo290G6-BBMGhe7Y2LwjVXKMbx8Fsiwm15eoLZramkkfRMzUWrS6IzvZTvRV6I_ja_x4lBTIbLTMkQBhpM_eQHtl5I92D5S3CgZJckewD_g2N2T0EY\/s2048\/20210223_151501.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Skin Chemists Rose Illuminating Glow Peel Off Mask review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1465\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9WghjI0jhwmv_vr_LtxU-KTjLXTo290G6-BBMGhe7Y2LwjVXKMbx8Fsiwm15eoLZramkkfRMzUWrS6IzvZTvRV6I_ja_x4lBTIbLTMkQBhpM_eQHtl5I92D5S3CgZJckewD_g2N2T0EY\/w640-h458\/20210223_151501.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis time of year is dull, grey, cold and very hard on the skin, so I always take care to up my skincare regime and make more time for masks and treatments to compensate. Skincare is a serious business when you get to my age!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis mask aims to target dehydration, dullness and rough texture with skin renewing actives. The superfood Acai Berry and Chinese Peony work to remove dead skin cells and create a smoother, glowing, firmer complexion - what more could a girl want?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESmug Contoured 3D Sleep Mask - Cherry Blossoms\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj-upLBU-iqQVpBjIhox8h40slW5Cz91z_4sGGUujUl6mc4UJb1bSTF80r6UyIfGmoAjcF-PgoGqX1SHokZWkv9Yx74fmIsNXTXDUxPOyYx9B6iM8oSxDrOBjSosGa3YqmKoDyZ8ErGIjg\/s2048\/20210223_151536.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Smug Contoured 3D Sleep Mask - Cherry Blossoms review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1530\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj-upLBU-iqQVpBjIhox8h40slW5Cz91z_4sGGUujUl6mc4UJb1bSTF80r6UyIfGmoAjcF-PgoGqX1SHokZWkv9Yx74fmIsNXTXDUxPOyYx9B6iM8oSxDrOBjSosGa3YqmKoDyZ8ErGIjg\/w640-h478\/20210223_151536.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother great thing about Latest In Beauty is that thereâs a real mix of products in each edit, so you donât get too bored. Iâve seen everything from collagen drinks to shampoo bars recently.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI always wear an eye mask at night, as it helps me to sleep more deeply and get back to sleep easier if I get woken up by one of the kids. We also have a huge window in the bedroom that we never draw the curtains on as weâre not overlooked - so a sleep mask is useful in summer for blocking out the light.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also do my own eyelash extensions, and a sleep mask helps them last longer and not shed during the night if you rub against the pillow. I alternate between a silk mask from Kitsch and a Smug one I already own.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI couldnât resist getting a second one because they are great quality and I loved the beautiful cherry blossom pattern on this one.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI may actually gift this someone I know who is having a baby in May, because sheâll have to be snatching sleep here and there around the babyâs feeds, so itâs a useful thing to have.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo that was my beautiful selection this month from Latest In Beauty
2- have you tried any of these products?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/6990897201768517524\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/02\/latest-in-beauty-beauty-saviors-edit.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6990897201768517524"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6990897201768517524"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/02\/latest-in-beauty-beauty-saviors-edit.html","title":"Latest In Beauty | The Beauty Saviors Edit"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHFc339brP87BRqjOhNmF3Ai-cC4X3ZKVxQcsa-AKff57dCoyjthi7nZoKDoCPhGjh050C8jpDPN6itmWEPL4iSh_VNEQ0UOYC2WEYZtLN136_j52HtEXslupDI2az1QNoe5fSdRhuycU\/s72-c\/20210223_151308.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-9188404531497871335"},"published":{"$t":"2021-02-20T09:00:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-02-20T22:00:09.099+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beautyy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Trinny London T-Stack \u0026 BFF Cream | Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgIOhUBXfX_CeSco1Y4kGfGkUflxxLqxKO8OAxCx-WFc_a6_nufqwzAIZ3sQs7m_qzfFwI0Q36jzTW1d9I5ovscIREX0Nbo1TKA5oNlziqbVeO3uV2eHVxd8PWjyZcx8yRjjnEGhxcgVxw\/s2048\/20210220_163323.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London makeup T Stack system\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgIOhUBXfX_CeSco1Y4kGfGkUflxxLqxKO8OAxCx-WFc_a6_nufqwzAIZ3sQs7m_qzfFwI0Q36jzTW1d9I5ovscIREX0Nbo1TKA5oNlziqbVeO3uV2eHVxd8PWjyZcx8yRjjnEGhxcgVxw\/s16000\/20210220_163323.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDonât you ever wish life could be just a bit more simple?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat is the whole concept behind the Trinny London makeup line. There are a lot of mornings where life is just too complicated for spending time blending out five different eyeshadows, and most of us could do with a simple edit of âgrab and goâ shades.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESort of like a capsule wardrobe for makeup.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm old enough to remember Trinny Woodall as a fashion guru on âWhat Not To Wearâ and last year I discovered her wonderfully bonkers YouTube channel, where she dispenses rapid-fire advice on looking and feeling your best in her truly unique style.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThereâs no denying that Trinny looks great herself, and she knows what it's like to be a working mama. Sheâs sort of like the slightly-mad-in-a-good-way auntie that you look forward to seeing at family get togethers - if that auntie was also incredibly stylish.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I got to know the Trinny London makeup line, I knew it was something I wanted to introduce.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth because it seemed a good way of simplifying my mornings even further, and also because it seemed like an ideal solution for travel, which is something Iâm hoping to get back to this year.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrinnyâs makeup line is a pretty good reflection of the lady herself: quick, no-nonsense, trend-led and luxurious. It seemed like a winning combination to me too!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I decided to take the plunge and set myself up with everything Iâd need.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESelecting Your T-Stack\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipmFiCxha9DRrkPWDlZC-E_5l5aTYS1-zqrNCGnXUtfIhlLIdNqfIZOm1mwoy4NT1AyCSwXXQ_849xWzyWcpIKFr_BssZ4jxyu8UEFkGlOgrAgCEh52P8CWfWsIQ
2I1SWOIQ2eIXztDbfQ\/s2048\/20210220_164132.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London makeup T Stack system\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipmFiCxha9DRrkPWDlZC-E_5l5aTYS1-zqrNCGnXUtfIhlLIdNqfIZOm1mwoy4NT1AyCSwXXQ_849xWzyWcpIKFr_BssZ4jxyu8UEFkGlOgrAgCEh52P8CWfWsIQI1SWOIQ2eIXztDbfQ\/w640-h360\/20210220_164132.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe central concept of the Trinny London make-up line is the âT-Stackâ.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is a selection of pots containing her products that can be snapped together into your own customised stack of products - simple and super portable.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe system works because the stack looks great and is also easy to put together. You can stack your items so each âT-potâ keeps it's own lid, which means thereâs no messing around if you want to just pop off one or tw
2o of the products in your stack to take with you in your bag.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love the fact the system is so fuss-free and just works, as well as being totally customisable.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also purchase empty âT-Potsâ which gives you the chance to add things into your stack from other brands, if you have absolute must-haves elsewhere.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI think thatâs a really thoughtful touch that makes me appreciate the system even more and really ensures it's âthe oneâ.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can purchase all your products individually according to your needs - which is what I did - but the website also offers a âStarter Stackâ for a fixed price, where you can choose from some shades to get you started.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI thought about this option but there were a couple of things I really wanted to try that werenât in the Starter Stack, so I opted to build my own.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe complete range offers everything from bronzers to highlighters, many different types of lip formulas from balms to bold colour and a few different face options with concealer and base, so thereâs enough choice to let you select the products you actually need and use.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEverything is essentially designed so that it can be applied with your fingers if you like. You really donât need much in the way of brushes and add ons as everything is cream-based and highly blendable, which makes it even less hassle.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can quite literally get your entire face of makeup on in five minutes with this system!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjlf_iK8QAM3RFsBPPmZ-0cvLv6i9kTjvYhcyXZ2RgdQpzJq08_q17YIGlTu7XaML8c39o9jKmCvF2IwxQStlNh336-mcDpF46HEnT4li2lMxbJxOWRDVnutJi1JBbUgFShyphenhyphenm0snD5PAPw\/s2048\/20210220_163329.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London makeup T Stack system\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjlf_iK8QAM3RFsBPPmZ-0cvLv6i9kTjvYhcyXZ2RgdQpzJq08_q17YIGlTu7XaML8c39o9jKmCvF2IwxQStlNh336-mcDpF46HEnT4li2lMxbJxOWRDVnutJi1JBbUgFShyphenhyphenm0snD5PAPw\/w640-h360\/20210220_163329.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Trinny London website includes a âMatch2Meâ tool, which helps you to determine what shades will work for your skintone, and the customer service is also really helpful and on it if you have any queries, plus there is a wealth of videos and blog posts on how to use individual products.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrinny London makeup definitely sits at the higher end of the price spectrum, and if you decide to jump in and embrace the whole system, it's not going to be cheap.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, because you can purchase everything individually, the option is there to build your own stack up over time if you donât want to splash out all at once.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELip and cheek colours are around £20 each, while the BFF Cream is £35. I think the formulas and the quality of the product are strong, so it doesnât feel too overpriced.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs worth noting that you do get a 30ml tube of the base products, and a T-Pot is included to decant them into, so itâs not like youâre going to run out really quickly. The tube supposedly lasts around 6 months with daily use, which makes the price do-able.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are also a host of accessories you can get, from makeup bags, to a little stacking brush set and a mirrored top for your stack.\u
20026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EProducts In My Stack\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjBaoOSyJAZiTtojhud2RVUuT_uUpNr1RAJT59-sJpDGwYI8Bi6AgvSGCD8eOshjD38kGt8NbX7IcwNGtEGeOStcE1VeyxIcvotTtG-D6rUgx-yC1Fz1w8DlHmBepznMGB-wLFJZA7XuDg\/s1438\/res_1613843878874.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London makeup T Stack system BFF Cream\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1438\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjBaoOSyJAZiTtojhud2RVUuT_uUpNr1RAJT59-sJpDGwYI8Bi6AgvSGCD8eOshjD38kGt8NbX7IcwNGtEGeOStcE1VeyxIcvotTtG-D6rUgx-yC1Fz1w8DlHmBepznMGB-wLFJZA7XuDg\/w480-h640\/res_1613843878874.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen creating my own âT-stackâ, I wanted a range of products that would cover all the bases for me, so that my complete stack would be something I could take away with me without many additional products being needed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHaving said that, there are some of my ride-or-die products I also knew it wouldnât replace, so I didnât add any products where I already have a solution I love - my face powder, eyeliner, lipliner, contour\/eyeshadow crease shade and eyebrow pencil.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also do my own lash extensions, so I donât need anything else there. There are products within the line that will cover most of these needs, however.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhF5fGaTTv2dqpor7GXkpgDVqKZpP1ycB__D38x5SgLqVybaA6e5VTtSZb7SSqWJ3M-WM8PhI2kZ_GYEiqfbgC86RqoVkKVN-hElSVS-764gQiCbX-tJX4WqXwo3IvVSSYMlSsrwsFO2es\/s2048\/20210220_164343.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London BFF Cream\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1499\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhF5fGaTTv2dqpor7GXkpgDVqKZpP1ycB__D38x5SgLqVybaA6e5VTtSZb7SSqWJ3M-WM8PhI2kZ_GYEiqfbgC86RqoVkKVN-hElSVS-764gQiCbX-tJX4WqXwo3IvVSSYMlSsrwsFO2es\/w640-h468\/20210220_164343.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBFF Cream SPF 30 in Light\/Medium\u003C\/b\u003E - So the Trinny ethos when it comes to makeup is pretty much âless is moreâ. Trinny is of the school of thought that as you get older, heavy foundations can actually make you look much older. Itâs all about investing in skincare instead and then going for a light enhancement.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe BFF Cream is an all in one hit - light coverage, moisturising and with your sun protection thrown in for good measure.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhmDuhUNi2vonGcrEg_4t6mzPqgpKosGkDhhmg5ukIW5zDiUdzGcxIkJTU8MB31qwJ8W5D_rVCxkf86E5SQjiEKxkpqtolzLqApdx31BF1Gu3q_QYMH6ASuy9W219EuMmtjJQHoo9f2ZEk\/s2048\/20210220_164355.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London BFF Cream\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhmDuhUNi2vonGcrEg_4t6mzPqgpKosGkDhhmg5ukIW5zDiUdzGcxIkJTU8MB31qwJ8W5D_rVCxkf86E5SQjiEKxkpqtolzLqApdx31BF1Gu3q_QYMH6ASuy9W219EuMmtjJQHoo9f2ZEk\/w640-h360\/20210220_164355.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiFG6PbJLg36exWr0m333CyXtZ8djz3BRUso2A0kUf6YzRC8JCNRuA82usn7-r7ssXfzFxc_ogVp5em1mcNCEkGgUcaK7r4krm_zGYD9_LJz6s9NkP8KBoMubqv8YcqlSN7Sil4ycwIkaY\/s2048\/20210220_164408.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London BFF Cream\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiFG6PbJLg36exWr0m333CyXtZ8djz3BRUso2A0kUf6YzRC8JCNRuA82usn7-r7ssXfzFxc_ogVp5em1mcNCEkGgUcaK7r4krm_zGYD9_LJz6s9NkP8KBoMubqv8YcqlSN7Sil4ycwIkaY\/w640-h360\/20210220_164408.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiW8Yta8in2L8hkAaOsGb0BOKxrKb8TE0L4fMR088puSYbFXVpdsXw4cw36syv2mCWwua4iJlxOKzoM6CIqk5iUmNREXTM6INHUT5TjsTm465s9ND9CKNKHS_CepeOXTvFZibrbbcHFHZE\/s2048\/20210220_164420.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London BFF Cream\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiW8Yta8in2L8hkAaOsGb0BOKxrKb8TE0L4fMR088puSYbFXVpdsXw4cw36syv2mCWwua4iJlxOKzoM6CIqk5iUmNREXTM6INHUT5TjsTm465s9ND9CKNKHS_CepeOXTvFZibrbbcHFHZE\/w640-h360\/20210220_164420.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe cream uses microencapsulated pigments to adapt it's colour and even out your skin tone - so the cream comes out of the tube white and when you blend it in, it adju
2sts to match you.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThereâs antioxidant Porcelain Flower in there to guard against environmental skin damage, and it gives a sort of smooth glowing effect that is very flattering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn a day to day basis, that and a bit of concealer is really all thatâs needed, if what youâre aiming for is more of a âyou, but on a really good dayâ finish.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor me, I think I would want a bit more coverage at night, so I bought an empty T-Pot that I can fill with my beloved Estee Lauder Doublewear and attach to my stack when I go away.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBFF Eye Serum Concealer in Victoria \u003C\/b\u003E- Continuing with the âhybrid skincare and makeupâ approach, this concealer is designed to provide clever coverage without that mask-like effect and no settling into fine lines around the eyes. Hey, Iâm 35 now, I have to think about these things!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThereâs a Duo Peptide Complex in there to firm, tone and boost microcirculation to help ease dark shadows. Thereâs also super-plumping Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C to brighten the skin. So basically, it's like a really, really good eye cream.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, it's pigmented enough to give great coverage and is very buildable. You can build up the coverage to suit. I love the fact that this multi-tasking product works so hard.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijv6GEJuXeoTo8lhUMVeIHYCGzsYfVbtBEfjc8DF7pQpxqF2UHYp2PEkpnSlNvZJkXJsdq-tfFU3uRcIuoFaOIO9nGn12bb1sMX-7dhj6fvMRClqqMt6f-7EZzYfIroX-GwaWDMeWmtdQ\/s2048\/20210220_163424.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London BFF Cream Trinny Miracle Blur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1512\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEijv6GEJuXeoTo8lhUMVeIHYCGzsYfVbtBEfjc8DF7pQpxqF2UHYp2PEkpnSlNvZJkXJsdq-tfFU3uRcIuoFaOIO9nGn12bb1sMX-7dhj6fvMRClqqMt6f-7EZzYfIroX-GwaWDMeWmtdQ\/w640-h472\/20210220_163424.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiracle Blur Lip and Line Filler\u003C\/b\u003E - This is a product with a reputation, having apparently sold out multiple times and generated waiting lists.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt basically acts like Polyfiller for the face, filling in fine lines and smoothing and blurring surfaces where ever needed. As it's designed for use on the lips as well, the formula feels moisturising. Thereâs skin-loving collagen, elastin and antioxidant Vitamin E and C into the bargain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt helps to cheat that flawless appearance when worn under makeup. This approach of light layers of clever products - rather than spackling on cakey foundation - is definitely the way forward when you hit your thirties and over.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjpdK9GJwibhIAM0PUF-ol85onl9FMRLMzugi7LSEt4VdzpAxoB0DBCa3kX6uilubKUS5Fq_7fyrE4ECCMhdvYyAdde1AqY8mbudkoxd1QR3lE4PTSWl97ghVUIr9Q0pMv5Qs-OvVWetCA\/s2048\/20210220_163523.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London makeup T Stack system\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1380\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjpdK9GJwibhIAM0PUF-ol85onl9FMRLMzugi7LSEt4VdzpAxoB0DBCa3kX6uilubKUS5Fq_7fyrE4ECCMhdvYyAdde1AqY8mbudkox
2d1QR3lE4PTSWl97ghVUIr9Q0pMv5Qs-OvVWetCA\/w640-h432\/20210220_163523.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEye2Eye in Virtue \u003C\/b\u003E- Cream eyeshadow formulas have really come a long way recently. In fact, it's a while since I even used a powder formula on a day-to-day basis.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;This moisture-infused formula comes in a whole range of colours. Thereâs a line of âneutralâ shades, âdial it upâ which are a bit more impactful and âsmokyâ as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;âVirtueâ is described as a âgolden champagne nudeâ. I love this shade. During the average day, I like to keep eye make-up very simple, and I liked the fact that I can also use this product as a highlighter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs very buildable, so I can either go for a very sheer wash of colour or layer it up a bit.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhp3taMZFcLUOB9MUunb8QS2fLputU6Wyh8Kq7UrxRZU-9ulELm24kxR-ahtb7KjBwRzcJwvrRW2l-YfnxTVtH4uGJN3yENzDPsJRfDn1fz3uM1iAbJdnGXPaD5NuqwK4K-cz0Qo7I4vmE\/s2048\/20210220_163620.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London makeup T Stack system\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhp3taMZFcLUOB9MUunb8QS2fLputU6Wyh8Kq7UrxRZU-9ulELm24kxR-ahtb7KjBwRzcJwvrRW2l-YfnxTVtH4uGJN3yENzDPsJRfDn1fz3uM1iAbJdnGXPaD5NuqwK4K-cz0Qo7I4vmE\/w640-h360\/20210220_163620.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiriBzxyWEqwS6lSEn3rd5lF6TTpuIL43QgDJfhnTcbJKQr2fWt2PJiGqtUk2oUACSbNZ-jHFQszvGjA6mpHYw5bNyi155BS_-67pHZI6zreGxIQYdnhVRwP8svwOCDksjT_BvRjD9vhVE\/s2048\/20210220_163809.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London makeup T Stack system Lip2cheek VeeBee\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1587\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiriBzxyWEqwS6lSEn3rd5lF6TTpuIL43QgDJfhnTcbJKQr2fWt2PJiGqtUk2oUACSbNZ-jHFQszvGjA6mpHYw5bNyi155BS_-67pHZI6zreGxIQYdnhVRwP8svwOCDksjT_BvRjD9vhVE\/w640-h496\/20210220_163809.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELip2Cheek in VeeBee\u003C\/b\u003E - Your ultimate blendable cream blush for a naturally flushed finish. I have completely moved away from powder blushes because creams, gels or liquids look so much more natural. This gives a flattering pop of colour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAgain, it can be used to multi-task - I like to add some to my lips as well. Thereâs a satin matte finish that works well across cheeks and lips. âVeeBeeâ is a highly wearable pinkish-peachâ, and it's a beautiful shade for a polished, everyday look.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUSyv41ChjZOwaQitrxTC2CKQV52e5wmaW-xYP8wP6xKFDegxAgYlNp8n5wLoioPd0xEuMExZjWFnjEGMZL7sf7KXhHZBW_4qvBkF_S8AQlM0OWbNI7xEpUQrQ9KulUTw67McTskxwSnQ\/s1404\/20210220_164105.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London makeup T Stack system Eyetallics Minerva\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1404\" data-original-width=\"1357\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUSyv41ChjZOwaQitrxTC2CKQV52e5wmaW-xYP8wP6xKFDegxAgYlNp8n5wLoioPd0xEuMExZjWFnjEGMZL7sf7KXhHZBW_4qvBkF_S8AQlM0OWbNI7xEpUQrQ9KulUTw67McTskxwSnQ\/w618-h640\/20210220_164105.jpg\" width=\"618\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEyetallics in Minerva\u003C\/b\u003E - For when I want to kick it up a notch, I also decided to for something bolder and a little more shimmery. The multi-dimensional shimmering effect here is so, so pretty.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe formula has jojoba and shea butter, which makes it super creamy, but it doesnât crease at all. Again, you can press it on lightly or build it up for a bolder look.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt can be worn alone, or layered over a darker base colour for the ultimate party eye. â
2Minervaâ is a ârose-silver shimmerâ that really catches the light.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh1l0WNVP0tVoEOxJt9Zokjv87GNyh90Xv5wWyy1-xUlcIz3NwVv52YbicGjV7HyulZ8KHP6GX5myCo13OFZ63uHsb2bR55ALP_JE2kOjEU0uuJuoqjzZbLS-azhSuk6KI9fnjHA_royW4\/s1899\/20210220_163718.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London makeup T Stack system Lip2cheek Sheer Shimmer Dido\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1403\" data-original-width=\"1899\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh1l0WNVP0tVoEOxJt9Zokjv87GNyh90Xv5wWyy1-xUlcIz3NwVv52YbicGjV7HyulZ8KHP6GX5myCo13OFZ63uHsb2bR55ALP_JE2kOjEU0uuJuoqjzZbLS-azhSuk6KI9fnjHA_royW4\/w640-h472\/20210220_163718.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESheer Shimmer Lip2Cheek in 'Dido'\u003C\/b\u003E - A later addition to my stack, I couldn't resist adding this little pof of shimmery goodness. With moisturising castor oil and beeswax, its a light, glossy formulation that adds a gentle glow to lips and cheeks. It's a nice alternative to the regular Lip2Cheek shade when I'm feeling like I want to be a bit more dewy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgPebHevYkIuUnr-BqZzROCr4UcS754jalBYfpH00GxfQnf7OU3jaZCGfWL9HFxf8moBLkdgiNFb9R7vfp4FhmubwofrTkcyY3W-Z_t9898S5S8gJKO4G_yoPf_5gX94hgoJnpdA2Qtpxc\/s2048\/20210220_163959.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Review Trinny London makeup T Stack system lip lixe swainy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1637\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgPebHevYkIuUnr-BqZzROCr4UcS754jalBYfpH00GxfQnf7OU3jaZCGfWL9HFxf8moBLkdgiNFb9R7vfp4FhmubwofrTkcyY3W-Z_t9898S5S8gJKO4G_yoPf_5gX94hgoJnpdA2Qtpxc\/w640-h512\/20210220_163959.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELip Luxe in Swainy\u003C\/b\u003E - One thing I really wanted to add to my stack was a red lip shade. I like to take a red lip with me as a well as a neutral when I go away, just to give me options.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI find a barely-there eye and a popping red lip to be a great look when you want to make an impact, and some outfits just seem to need that burst of colour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are several types of lip product available in the Trinny range, from a balm, to a very sheer range, a gloss range and a metallics range. Lip Luxe is the most lipstick-like of the range and dense pigmentation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are a couple of reds to choose from, but I opted for âSwainyâ because it's a warm-toned orangey red, which I find easier to wear. I love that this is light and comfortable to wear but so bold - one of those shades that instantly lifts your mood.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the addition of this, my stack truly covers all the bases for me.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Verdict\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Trinny London makeup definitely lived up to expectations. They are just simple, effective formulas that deliver in very user-friendly format.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love the idea that my stack is everything I need, whether Iâm putting a basic face on for the school run and Zoom calls or going for something a little more dressed up.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also adore the fact I can add on and take off products, so that I can pop what I need in my bag, or add my own essentials into the mix.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs for travel, the formulas and the packaging make the Trinny products absolutely ideal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve just found something that works supremely well, and that is always a brilliant feeling. In the future, I plan to perhaps add a darker shade for eyes in that I can also use as a liner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESuper speedy, highly effective and ideal for busy lives. If this appeals to you, itâs definitely worth giving Trinny a try.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/9188404531497871335\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
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It was never something my parents were keen on when I was growing up, so although I had other pets, a dog was never part of my life.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy first little part time job was actually walking a retired greyhound called Buddy for the elderly owner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy husband grew up with dogs, mainly Labradors and was also keen, but until now, with careers involving travel, both the Mr and I working outside of the home all day, having babies and the house being a building site for the best part of a year while we did a huge renovation, itâs never been the right time before.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENow, finally, all the stars have aligned.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy job means Iâm permanently based at home, so Indy will be a great reason to get out and about during the day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe live an active lifestyle so we knew we could give the dog enough exercise, plus we live next to a nature reserve which is the perfect spot for walks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe kids are old enough that theyâre not babies anymore and can enjoy having a dog around and help to care for it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd all the major building work on our home is complete - all except getting new carpets, which weâve put on hold until we know Indy is fully house-trained!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was the right time to welcome a four-legged friend into our lives.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EChoosing The Right Dog To Love\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2beOg_5BMJ30fEtqojdrjVSO1-E1PCM28eNjEU7E-zmK0YcYFtHtYxyf3PE94VioKo_NPrBoTMhqnUfn6rb5QCV8dS4WHzC_3hBNn0Ng0RrE9UCYX9CFHMbr2F6YW__qfCJXRYUX7LOs\/s2048\/20210209_170749.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Golden sprocker spaniel puppy | getting a puppy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1748\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2beOg_5BMJ30fEtqojdrjVSO1-E1PCM28eNjEU7E-zmK0YcYFtHtYxyf3PE94VioKo_NPrBoTMhqnUfn6rb5QCV8dS4WHzC_3hBNn0Ng0RrE9UCYX9CFHMbr2F6YW__qfCJXRYUX7LOs\/w640-h546\/20210209_170749.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiOX18a7BSWq_a79T6ctGyOOuPsJc3nK5hj1gbUinTa57lB
27E4HRGIVM4U1dQl7c8pBDNTfkZ97RGCfE6SbXdE56Mjl_79gLROnJdQrB4iHfBgGsIfOdjq8mMNHqkaMU9VFFt9PQPdQLM8\/s2048\/IMG_20210208_095607_190.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Golden sprocker spaniel puppy | getting a puppy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiOX18a7BSWq_a79T6ctGyOOuPsJc3nK5hj1gbUinTa57lB7E4HRGIVM4U1dQl7c8pBDNTfkZ97RGCfE6SbXdE56Mjl_79gLROnJdQrB4iHfBgGsIfOdjq8mMNHqkaMU9VFFt9PQPdQLM8\/w640-h640\/IMG_20210208_095607_190.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInitially, we thought about giving a home to a rescue dog. But my husband felt that because we have small children, we needed to be completely sure of the temperament and experience of any animal coming into the home.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor that reason we started looking for a breeder. Weâd considered a few different breeds. The Mr was sold on a labrador at first, as those are the dogs heâs grown up with and we know they make great family pets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was keener on a dog slightly smaller in size, so we decided that a spaniel would be ideal. Theyâre highly intelligent, friendly and great with kids.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs important to be realistic about what kind of dog fits with your life. As we walk a lot and both of us run most days, we were confident that we could meet the high exercise needs of a spaniel.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFinding Indy\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgrMG2ovQIRZgVm_xK4oIkJls1NKUKDZcGu3R7AGQDrh942bqOkmLyIcgA7UWKc2xeCgCSLmIE1pxuqr9y54wfBykUS_dnVsxnGa7uT-DzIo4HoAO_Lnsif3bzfMVXEb9G-n6dTXDcUikQ\/s2048\/20210208_201520.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Golden sprocker spaniel puppy | getting a puppy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1657\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgrMG2ovQIRZgVm_xK4oIkJls1NKUKDZcGu3R7AGQDrh942bqOkmLyIcgA7UWKc2xeCgCSLmIE1pxuqr9y54wfBykUS_dnVsxnGa7uT-DzIo4HoAO_Lnsif3bzfMVXEb9G-n6dTXDcUikQ\/w640-h518\/20210208_201520.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhd_YSM_u6kespuMmKmE8Y55LufXGyH-Jc1AE6gGFw6FBFZskm-NJ-EEBLzm80OJCWru6e56j_pLkcRLXY-9ZYxi1sR-6GTcds90ldqKFxovzXP8dYQM2FDgmNL9yanBE_Fc7OezOE_dxs\/s2048\/20210208_200446.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Golden sprocker spaniel puppy | getting a puppy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1152\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhd_YSM_u6kespuMmKmE8Y55LufXGyH-Jc1AE6gGFw6FBFZskm-NJ-EEBLzm80OJCWru6e56j_pLkcRLXY-9ZYxi1sR-6GTcds90ldqKFxovzXP8dYQM2FDgmNL9yanBE_Fc7OezOE_dxs\/w360-h640\/20210208_200446.jpg\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuZC3MdRs8g-QnefR_wtLbDJN39I-GlYRD8Sx3xGMKgrdFcIU2T_AV4jjkUCIG9pKFztkDvkqB_-efxVYE6iuJc0xPUz6uUlHg8NOGIx4vfH-sLYwHcacSF6AzzMY1u1qnObqhvjSpvNM\/s2048\/20210205_130400.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Golden sprocker spaniel puppy | getting a puppy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1152\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuZC3MdRs8g-QnefR_wtLbDJN39I-GlYRD8Sx3xGMKgrdFcIU2T_AV4jjkUCIG9pKFztkDvkqB_-efxVYE6iuJc0xPUz6uUlHg8NOGIx4vfH-sLYwHcacSF6AzzMY1u1qnObqhvjSpvNM\/w360-h640\/20210205_130400.jpg\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgahhZFBHV5NHuyh2TOTCOfWE4QIRwpFT8cnfA6ic_q2NziL-jke7PLstfkZT8DMGN5yS64LpYdn7v94zrT7rZ7tQa7rgLHm8Y5D4ZpLJyle7phzsWEuM5tdDIUhGro30UGKKXx0FRlenA\/s1330\/Screenshot_20210128-145741_WhatsApp.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Golden sprocker spaniel puppy | getting a puppy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1330\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgahhZFBHV5NHuyh2TOTCOfWE4QIRwpFT8cnfA6ic_q2NziL-jke7PLstfkZT8DMGN5yS64LpYdn7v94zrT7rZ7tQa7rgLHm8Y5D4ZpLJyle7phzsWEuM5tdDIUhGro30UGKKXx0FRlenA\/w640-h520\/Screenshot_20210128-145741_WhatsApp.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce weâd decided on a spaniel, the hard part was finding one.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe didnât mind if the dog was a springer spaniel or a cocker spaniel (from what I hear, springers are slightly crazier energy wise!).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe did know we wanted a female. My husband has kept both male and female dogs, and although they are both loveable, males can get quite boisterous around the one year mark, so we preferred the slightly calmer nature of a female.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinding a breeder was insanely hard. We used Pets4Homes and also a website called GunDogsDirect to try and find the right litter. I contacted dozens of breeders, but none had female pups available. As soon as a listing would appear, the pups would be sold within an hour or so, if not even before they were born.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe were also a little concerned about lockdown restrictions and what that meant for our search- if the dog was the other side of the country, we wouldnât be able to visit and see the mother and the conditions the breeder kept, which is hugely important.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause of these factors and the popularity of dogs at the moment, we spent quite a few months looking.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, in January we had a breakthrough. We found a breeder three miles up the road from us who had a newborn litter of six âsprockerâ pups.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESprockers are a hybrid breed, a mix of springer and cocker spaniel. Funnily enough, we met an amazing spaniel on a walk last year that the kids loved and got chatting to the owner a bit - and he was a sprocker. So it must be fate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter viewing the litter over FaceTime, we selected a gorgeous girl with a solid golden coat (this was the hard part, as all the pups were beautiful!).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore paying the deposit, we also went around to the breeders house - back garden only, and socially distanced! - so we could meet the puppies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also saw their mother, Pepper, a gorgeous chocolate cocker spaniel - and even their grandmother, as those two dogs are the family pets there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe puppies were coming from a house with children as well. This was important as we knew they would be used to being around kids.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChoosing a name for our new pet was the hardest part! I was very keen on Juno and the kids liked Honey, but we ended up compromising and choosing Indy as everyone liked it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBringing Her Home\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinybKfsLmyE_c4Fw1vexECYjRZVBOtJrQYJ1svFJzcnnIFnKFqHGDeop1wFRpkvitX-C66EGsXnfTudDlU7aKp4Ucly4JEoOl94CerhvFQw6dr-Z-a02-E9p3VuqfkzyPi397-aKzEcGI\/s2048\/20210205_150121.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Golden sprocker spaniel puppy | getting a puppy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1296\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinybKfsLmyE_c4Fw1vexECYjRZVBOtJrQYJ1svFJzcnnIFnKFqHGDeop1wFRpkvitX-C66EGsXnfTudDlU7aKp4Ucly4JEoOl94CerhvFQw6dr-Z-a02-E9p3VuqfkzyPi397-aKzEcGI\/w404-h640\/20210205_150121.jpg\" width=\"404\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6OyZaDF-trMbe96FVMYYiZjO_rsw9qDyRv7JdH0W8kB8sCAYdgTmwoH_nMNPeTv8gfjMm_eNgnN7y2fQVAvzlKnIjaGQqOz97z_SUb_KWDdpxFBJMwFyFsopZ0nVPYpx6Bao64kjxqMU\/s2048\/20210207_110424.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Golden sprocker spaniel puppy | getting a puppy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1508\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6OyZaDF-trMbe96FVMYYiZjO_rsw9qDyRv7JdH0W8kB8sCAYdgTmwoH_nMNPeTv8gfjMm_eNgnN7y2fQVAvzlKnIjaGQqOz97z_SUb_KWDdpxFBJMwFyFsopZ0nVPYpx6Bao64kjxqMU\/w472-h640\/20210207_110424.jpg\" width=\"472\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore we welcomed Indy, we made sure to stock up on new puppy essentials, so that weâd have everything we needed ready to go. When she was over eight weeks old and fully weaned, we went to collect her.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe had a cage for her to travel and overnight in, with her Joules dog bed inside. She also came to us vaccinated, microchipped and with a bag of her preferred food and a snuggle toy to help her settle into her new home. We slowly introduced her to the house and garden and made sure to give her lots of love and reassurance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHaving Indy has definitely enhanced our lives and now our family feels really complete.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/7426395113665508064\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
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2003Ca href=\"https:\/\/horizn-studios.co.uk\/en\/?utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_medium=cpc\u0026amp;utm_campaign=HORIZN50_UK\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAmfmABhCHARIsACwPRABtbYnznPJKkBVi7dOYaPUgu_913rgejwX3J_oP0_LWU1YRHq3slMYaAjxeEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHorizn Studios\u003C\/a\u003E - one as a gift for my husband, and one just for me.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEie9kLe3EQN_FivY20AGYNt12BDOwLuj-5dMRe9RYPMA_MSyZBsxVKDkoua_R65uwTeJxbjiDMWDkygx3yCBckrYGmWMcl0elnnQEWo8dXRCSo6nLq4yJIlhNIP9nSPHiql2phaSQ6EdXg\/s2048\/20210201_152400.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Horizn Studios M5 Smart Cabin Case | Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1152\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEie9kLe3EQN_FivY20AGYNt12BDOwLuj-5dMRe9RYPMA_MSyZBsxVKDkoua_R65uwTeJxbjiDMWDkygx3yCBckrYGmWMcl0elnnQEWo8dXRCSo6nLq4yJIlhNIP9nSPHiql2phaSQ6EdXg\/w360-h640\/20210201_152400.jpg\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is the M5 33L Smart Cabin bag in the âBlue Vegaâ colourway, purchased from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfridges.com\/GB\/en\/cat\/horizn-studios-m5-cabin-trolley-55cm_346-3006654-HS158K\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESelfridges\u003C\/a\u003E - and it couldnât be chicer!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor anything up to a week, I only take a cabin bag. I like to travel light and I enjoy the practical advantage of not having any checked baggage. Over time, Iâve learned to be pretty selective with the items I pack and how I pack them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are various tricks to it - like sticking to a colour palette, following the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2016\/04\/holiday-capsule-wardrobe-what-to-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E5-4-3-2-1 packing rule \u003C\/a\u003Eand limiting the amount of shoes you take. But if it means I donât have to be stuck hanging around the airport for any longer than I need to, Iâll do it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuH2W5hjfqvqsf9xNCL2oTPMdx76lFk3HAnYL3IRnIY35JMlBImY_Luy7GUKTDt9ikl68-JB4y3ebSV996yzDT-ZGYavANemoA9j9S3tRJGycbbmdJONnzQZoroqcEck2aUuxPn88gK6E\/s2048\/20210201_152458.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Horizn Studios M5 Smart Cabin Case | Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1455\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuH2W5hjfqvqsf9xNCL2oTPMdx76lFk3HAnYL3IRnIY35JMlBImY_Luy7GUKTDt9ikl68-JB4y3ebSV996yzDT-ZGYavANemoA9j9S3tRJGycbbmdJONnzQZoroqcEck2aUuxPn88gK6E\/w454-h640\/20210201_152458.jpg\" width=\"454\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Model M5 is a compact, hard shell cabin trolley bag with the useful addition of an external pocket - something most hard sided cases donât have.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis provides easy access to electronics (itâs big enough to hold a 15 inch laptop) and also your bag of liquids, so that you can remove it quickly at security points without having to open up your whole suitcase.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZ7yLNW5m_0tlX87xqyneVgHpgGeeKG19CcEp36HOmv9kWGm84K5irFPHBakABi8p0Su2NexDqO7xw41WEzoPmVkBIoZOjUB89PHlE9f0t5JmYHyq6RVwzaFIt-3DahfvfEcmaOFktzks\/s2048\/20210201_152803.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Horizn Studios M5 Smart Cabin Case | Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZ7yLNW5m_0tlX87xqyneVgHpgGeeKG19CcEp36HOmv9kWGm84K5irFPHBakABi8p0Su2NexDqO7xw41WEzoPmVkBIoZOjUB89PHlE9f0t5JmYHyq6RVwzaFIt-3DahfvfEcmaOFktzks\/w640-h360\/20210201_152803.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjmd7B-uHBokX9pI8n9m2dsITHUzD3tT6r2UsmdfqNSCQizkSvaKxn5y-58qPt2kzAEgK8fPjs1fxA3Iq_G7XZ7nAYM0zzQBfuPN8i2AIrrjhAweX4-GbV5aCHEPhCVKwi06-uZGK3QpPY\/s2048\/20210201_152814.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Horizn Studios M5 Smart Cabin Case | Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjmd7B-uHBokX9pI8n9m2dsITHUzD3tT6r2UsmdfqNSCQizkSvaKxn5y-58qPt2kzAEgK8fPjs1fxA3Iq_G7XZ7nAYM0zzQBfuPN8i2AIrrjhAweX4-GbV5aCHEPhCVKwi06-uZGK3QpPY\/w640-h360\/20210201_152814.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhcIPrMMicwQ-mI1vqYhMQO1pXP8fvWajJS57soEuWg48hXvXVMNz35HpcxBKwrpq3MYp5FSbN6j8zMvs2Fo6JH8qjliH_OOFWy01V_UhwaFX6HdvZ2gwoBNovVssBxu1Z3u-rKyoJDl-o\/s2048\/20210201_152615.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Horizn Studios M5 Smart Cabin Case | Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhcIPrMMicwQ-mI1vqYhMQO1pXP8fvWajJS57soEuWg48hXvXVMNz35HpcxBKwrpq3MYp5FSbN6j8zMvs2Fo6JH8qjliH_OOFWy01V_UhwaFX6HdvZ2gwoBNovVssBxu1Z3u-rKyoJDl-o\/w640-h360\/20210201_152615.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is also an integrated combination lock for better security, plus a removable power bank, to keep your gadgets fully charged up when youâre on the go - especially important in these days of mobile boarding passes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe suitcase is well equipped, sturdy and beautiful - certainly an upgrade on what I had before. The case costs £340 at full price, but Black Friday week brought huge savings - I paid £155 for it, and the same for the identical case in a deep olive colourway for my husband.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI did a lot of research into which carry on to buy, and Horizn Studios really stood out to me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company launched as Europeâs first direct-to-consumer travel brand, providing âsmart luggage for urban
2nomadsâ. Away seems to be another popular brand in this space at the moment, but for me Horizn Studios just seemed a little higher quality.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe M5 is made from a mix of aerospace-grade polycarbonate and premium water resistant nylon for the front pocket. This makes it tough, durable and impossibly chic.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve always had a black suitcase in the past, and although itâs practical, it does make it harder to instantly spot your case, so I decided to go for a splash of colour this time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EâVega Blueâ is the most beautiful, soft, powder blue shade that stands out without screaming about it. It immediately reminded me of clear skies on holiday.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi-flkxWbyTCgGnGQDeTt4sgGS8kZh_j21ps3tf5PlsgvBbBjy5MMrHH1PiGzLupm3idgo6KnuIPD1Dk2z5dsXYItmTB8uXsAThi9280yR3Zz5CylR18ldq0U1s2emdbV50NSoC-f4zAJQ\/s2048\/20210201_152536.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Horizn Studios M5 Smart Cabin Case | Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1334\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi-flkxWbyTCgGnGQDeTt4sgGS8kZh_j21ps3tf5PlsgvBbBjy5MMrHH1PiGzLupm3idgo6KnuIPD1Dk2z5dsXYItmTB8uXsAThi9280yR3Zz5CylR18ldq0U1s2emdbV50NSoC-f4zAJQ\/w640-h416\/20210201_152536.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhMCQYtKyRMxpHQ-ekFym6w-QKj6fX9ym531aPDF4O91rcki0QMIb-Iw2aPqz66rAOD19Et8XUtNBZDcsm3GbXfW2SE_5p7Qk6_U7hXGH08xFp_RUfrU9iTZJj22VcDCBtL511z3dypoeY\/s2048\/20210201_152745.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Horizn Studios M5 Smart Cabin Case | Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhMCQYtKyRMxpHQ-ekFym6w-QKj6fX9ym531aPDF4O91rcki0QMIb-Iw2aPqz66rAOD19Et8XUtNBZDcsm3GbXfW2SE_5p7Qk6_U7hXGH08xFp_RUfrU9iTZJj22VcDCBtL511z3dypoeY\/w640-h360\/20210201_152745.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe case has some great features, including a one-click removable smart powerbank (cabin approved by all airlines), high-end 360 spinner wheels for smooth gliding through the terminal, an inbuilt compression pad to help you pack and an integrated laundry bag.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe front pocket can be opened quickly with a zip, and has side panels so it tilts open without falling all the way. Inside, there are a number of smaller mesh compartments to allow you to keep things organised. This front pocket is ideal for anything you want to have quick access to during the flight or need to take out at a security point.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInside, one half of the case has a mesh closure front with a zip and the other has the compression pad that you adjust with two straps with leather fittings embossed with Horizn Studios.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA small zipped compartment to the side also holds a pull out laundry bag, so that you can easily chuck dirty clothes straight into the washing machine when you get home from your travels.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThereâs a TSA-approved combination lock integrated into the case to keep things secure, while the 10,000 mAh pop-out powerbank lives between the trolleys retractable handle. Itâs spring-loaded and easily slides out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzw1VuaCJeFU16rjK13sVV2_d8amfmv2FhMgrWhKSt-W7dV45t31MDihrcDBS6i2309gqO1q_TPf2Ov2f2vGSg4ovAci8C9ZpfFEuc5oLJeDL7Is35lx2rgHFI84_mUnKW0n2jnNBjAtM\/s2048\/20210201_152446.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Horizn Studios M5 Smart Cabin Case | Review sarahdeluxe.com\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1463\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzw1VuaCJeFU16rjK13sVV2_d8amfmv2FhMgrWhKSt-W7dV45t31MDihrcDBS6i2309gqO1q_TPf2Ov2f2vGSg4ovAci8C9ZpfFEuc5oLJeDL7Is35lx2rgHFI84_mUnKW0n2jnNBjAtM\/w458-h640\/20210201_152446.jpg\" width=\"458\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8nRvgN6TYNgCh7S9-d1CjYwUiS_BkLQUXbtYb-bYWFPt5POdGmMfd-4CsR64lWgbgGlHoVki7yQ3ySo3Cs7IvpwfXzgpBTdeyrdxsLUSoYPmZq1kKJhvz9O-iQNvXOQelxvZtVT6WP8U\/s2048\/20210201_154655.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Horizn Studios M5 Smart Cabin Case | Review sarahdeluxe.com\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1308\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8nRvgN6TYNgCh7S9-d1CjYwUiS_BkLQUXbtYb-bYWFPt5POdGmMfd-4CsR64lWgbgGlHoVki7yQ3ySo3Cs7IvpwfXzgpBTdeyrdxsLUSoYPmZq1kKJhvz9O-iQNvXOQelxvZtVT6WP8U\/w408-h640\/20210201_154655.jpg\" width=\"408\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhhfKw5jiqc5RdQ0MFCIRidfjPXB0bkA6iLxmliJzl1xbZRAqf7YGPkou5tvN4TP0Vu1OjdqFfAdHZwJ3ljF13PAyU_ORtjwJ5DDYmNJqCfXXtty9CK5Ad19eVlEqe73exQufIINyQnoV0\/s2048\/20210201_153317.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Horizn Studios M5 Smart Cabin Case | Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1447\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhhfKw5jiqc5RdQ0MFCIRidfjPXB0bkA6iLxmliJzl1xbZRAqf7YGPkou5tvN4TP0Vu1OjdqFfAdHZwJ3ljF13PAyU_ORtjwJ5DDYmNJqCfXXtty9CK5Ad19eVlEqe73exQufIINyQnoV0\/w640-h452\/20210201_153317.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThereâs a USB-C and a standard USB outlet as well as a charge indicator light at the too. The powerbank comes with a 2 year warranty, while the case itself has a 5 year guarantee.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe construction and design of this case are super high-quality and that makes it a pleasure to use. If youâre in the market for a new suitcase I would definitely recommend considering Horizn Studios for their level of aesthetic and their functionality.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHereâs to getting back to our travels safely next year!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/7463033906426662891\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
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2oR4QhIsYdZQeeQI8bhqgLOZ_0J9QAfnkjoMLOI4hRnQJxb2TY5t51p-kSso9KoSv27bSIv8hftsTT8Ck\/s2048\/20201026_114806.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lashify review control kit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjosqEB0qBSw2RAYQF049GlqtEY0zB_7UpYL1HeEXEgPELET4sMBkRXNbOZ8cRoR4QhIsYdZQeeQI8bhqgLOZ_0J9QAfnkjoMLOI4hRnQJxb2TY5t51p-kSso9KoSv27bSIv8hftsTT8Ck\/w640-h480\/20201026_114806.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELashify was something that had been on my radar for a while. Itâs quite a unique system of at-home lash extension application that promises a professional looking flutter that can last up to a couple of weeks at a time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a starter, you need to invest in a Control Kit, which has all the basics necessary to get going and is beautifully presented.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt $145.00, it certainly isnât cheap, but the system is intended to replace salon lash extensions which are anywhere from £60-£80 for an initial appointment, and somewhere around £40 for infills every three weeks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, if youâre a hardcore lash addict like me, the maths do make sense -\u0026nbsp; although I waited until Black Friday to purchase mine (you can also get 10% off now by subbing to their newsletter at Lashify.com).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the moment, Lashify doesnât have a UK distributor, so everything is shipped from the US via Fed-Ex.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is surprisingly quick - my orders have generally taken about a week and a half to arrive and you get prompt shipping updates. However, it's another $14.00 for postage, so I would say that planning your orders and trying to bulk them together is key to justify the shipping costs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have heard on the grapevine that news of a UK seller for Lashify is supposed to be imminent, so it will be interesting to see if thereâs a saving to be made then.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach set of lashes costs around $18.00. They can be carefully cleaned and reused after use, meaning you should be able to get 2-4 uses from each set.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EObviously, the longer the wear time and the more wears you get, the cheaper the system becomes, but thereâs definitely an art to that, which Iâll explain further into the post.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWhatâs In The Lashify Control Kit?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqRqkvuR9VAtYPn172S_jI4C6ILOBhfwkcJ5Sb5JokM-0q7F76pONSHyo25VxyenTSa5aT6Uyjz9P9tlu_mwEC-QJCpl2kkCgm4g7xjZDsD3zTBCdynS91MwKMbxyObGiCL6zoTXOXV8Y\/s2048\/20201026_114452.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lashify Control kit review lashify dupes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqRqkvuR9VAtYPn172S_jI4C6ILOBhfwkcJ5Sb5JokM-0q7F76pONSHyo25VxyenTSa5aT6Uyjz9P9tlu_mwEC-QJCpl2kkCgm4g7xjZDsD3zTBCdynS91MwKMbxyObGiCL6zoTXOXV8Y\/w640-h480\/20201026_114452.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour Control Kit is a large, sturdy box with a mirrored lid designed to hold all the essentials to apply your lashes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can choose the Black control kit, or a White one. My soul is black, so my Control Kit had to be too. Inside, you get:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGossamer Lashes (two sets):\u003C\/b\u003E Your lashes or âGossamersâ are the star of the show here. Lightweight little strips, they are designed to apply under your own lashes. I know that sounds freaky. Bear with me! Once you get used to applying them, you can create a beautiful seamless and natural look much closer to professional extensions that the effect you get from strip lashes. There are lots of different styles available, from barely there to bold.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXhIiJ6RTHrg-zxvzBKiLJLpYo8VwtHgBlr5XkA3KWprc0WHiQ3pGXS7zIRLukfHkwxLz5StCoEhxFlNxzbjjBRX3zqva-ofM3U4LRxClTMvke9C7D9tL7RXK6f2Kkl-DnWx7uVdd3NoA\/s2048\/20201028_133645.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lashify Gossamers A Amplify review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXhIiJ6RTHrg-zxvzBKiLJLpYo8VwtHgBlr5XkA3KWprc0WHiQ3pGXS7zIRLukfHkwxLz5StCoEhxFlNxzbjjBRX3zqva-ofM3U4LRxClTMvke9C7D9tL7RXK6f2Kkl-DnWx7uVdd3NoA\/w480-h640\/20201028_133645.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj0H-yOTJjGlyK9SXz3diOcxyc4NAXUIlLQKJnZP_9P3b
2NmEPDje2yTNp-AJiLHm2KSJsx9Myqt0xBJxbTjXOIQROQLlqtFXITBLwtmc6Rc8FKUKVI-4C_fOzOC2tSa-vEsG-9FDen_38s\/s1348\/20201028_133955.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1348\" data-original-width=\"1102\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj0H-yOTJjGlyK9SXz3diOcxyc4NAXUIlLQKJnZP_9P3bNmEPDje2yTNp-AJiLHm2KSJsx9Myqt0xBJxbTjXOIQROQLlqtFXITBLwtmc6Rc8FKUKVI-4C_fOzOC2tSa-vEsG-9FDen_38s\/w524-h640\/20201028_133955.jpg\" width=\"524\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh-fsE0Ttt0SeIpR5gL4gurFB-MnHF9-RjnC8kSebWl0KXGRPaT3mLHClJ1NVge0Q_72jl0fWFbfuKm87ZW1YuaWhxnrHg3_PuxTWP4oV_623ShrGtWGWfh7nHAlQ2OyQwG0xpXFkcC5vU\/s1386\/20201028_133405.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lashify Gossamers A Amplify review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1386\" data-original-width=\"1186\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh-fsE0Ttt0SeIpR5gL4gurFB-MnHF9-RjnC8kSebWl0KXGRPaT3mLHClJ1NVge0Q_72jl0fWFbfuKm87ZW1YuaWhxnrHg3_PuxTWP4oV_623ShrGtWGWfh7nHAlQ2OyQwG0xpXFkcC5vU\/w548-h640\/20201028_133405.jpg\" width=\"548\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor your Control Kit, you get to choose between three styles of Gossamer:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAmplify (A) -\u003C\/b\u003E These are the most natural -\u0026nbsp; they truly are subtle and best for lash virgins or those who want a âmy lashes but betterâ finish\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBold (B) -\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp; These are a good choice for those used to salon lash extensions and give a fuller look, but are still natural looking\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECurl (C) -\u003C\/b\u003E These Gossamers have a much tighter upward sweep and are recommended for hooded or monolid eyes.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn each of these options you can choose between 12mm and 14mm in length, although in the regular collection they go down to a 10mm and up to a 16mm.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENone of the Gossamers in the âCore Collectionâ that you can pick to come in your Control Kit are really out there. They all give a pretty natural look.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are many more options in the wider range you can explore later on, including my favourite Fluffies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGossamers come housed in a little cartridge. The strips are like cluster lashes, and youâll need around 4-7 each side, depending on the size and shape of your eyes. I found I used 5 each side, which generally left me with a couple of spares in case I lost one.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can use a single style or get into what Lashify lovers call a âLash Mapâ, where you mix and match different styles of Gossamer to create a custom look.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGossamers are super lightweight, hand made using a patented synthetic silk fibre from Korea, vegan and cruelty-free. If youâre worried about wearing them under your own lashes - donât be. You really canât feel them once their in place, and they donât irritate the eyes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhisper Light Dual Sided Bond\u003C\/b\u003E - Lashify do a couple of different glues, or âbondsâ. Whisper Light is the standard, and in your dual ended tube you get both black and clear. They also do a more hardcore glue called Bondage that you can purchase further down the line if youâre having trouble making your Gossamers last.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Whisper Light formula
2is not your standard lash glue; it's specifically designed to create a flexible cushion that doesnât damage your natural lashes. It also contains a Biotin complex to nourish.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe black end comes with a little mini mascara type wand, while the white side has a paintbrush style applicator. A lot of people combine both glues to get more longevity - applying the black Whisper Light directly to the base of their lashes, and a dab of the white onto the spines of the lashes themselves.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFuse Control Wand:\u003C\/b\u003E This is a patented lash application tool shaped kind of like a mini scythe. It's your way to apply, bond and curl your Gossamers. You use the end of your wand to pick up and place each Gossamer, and then once theyâre on, you use the wand like a lash curler to fuse your real lashes and the Gossamers together and seal everything.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce on, curling the Gossamers with a conventional lash curler can look way too much, so just using the Wand to re-fuse gives enough lift to freshen things up.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese Wands are beautifully made - hand-crafted and supposedly designed to perfectly work with the contours of your face. There is definitely an art to using the Wand though, so I would advise joining the very helpful Lashify group on Facebook which is full of useful tutorials and live sessions. You get a bronze wand in the black kit and a holographic one in the white kit.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWandoms:\u003C\/b\u003E These hilariously named curved little pieces of silicone slip onto the end of the Wand. It helps to stop the bond sticking to the wand and pulling your Gossamers off when you try and fuse them, and cushions the tips to prevent any lash damage.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGlass:\u003C\/b\u003E This clear mascara-like finisher is what you apply to the lashes after youâve fused them. Itâs supposed to extend the wear you get from your lashes, and you can top it up each day to keep them glossy and fresh looking.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIs Lashify Easy To Apply?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi_gzBZrrCDlWimszj3_UL-9ykX8_VaWl_aOkPf5evil6GD-JlC7YfIeDC20kBFLOOPv8AQ-ESraUlG5tGPYWkOsp3vFPxAAHBCbyd6f3DNi_KowmjylT7UAYk1a98ThgIO7ecaHsi0j54\/s898\/1610652134863.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lashify Control Kit Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"888\" data-original-width=\"898\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi_gzBZrrCDlWimszj3_UL-9ykX8_VaWl_aOkPf5evil6GD-JlC7YfIeDC20kBFLOOPv8AQ-ESraUlG5tGPYWkOsp3vFPxAAHBCbyd6f3DNi_KowmjylT7UAYk1a98ThgIO7ecaHsi0j54\/w640-h632\/1610652134863.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike anything, the answer to this is so individual. Some people swear it's so much easier than applying strip lashes, others really struggle with getting the hang of it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn complete honestly, I have struggled with it a little bit - it definitely felt like a steep learning curve to me. My top tips on Lashify application are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGive yourself time\u003C\/b\u003E - Do not try and do these in a rush on a morning you need to be at work. You will get stressed and you will mess it up. Take your time. Pick a moment when you can feel relaxed and play around, perhaps watch a couple of Lashify application tutorials ahead of having a go yourself.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPre cleanse your lashes\u003C\/b\u003E - Youâre attaching the Gossamers to your own lashes, and any dirt or oil means they might not stick right, or last long enough. Lashify do sell a pre-cleanse solution, but itâs not included in your Control Kit. However, you can use other cleansers -\u0026nbsp; but make sure theyâre oil free. Things like Micellar Water use oils which leave behind a residue that can stop the glue working. Something like Simple Eye Makeup Remover is best as itâs oil-free. You'll also need to make sure that youâre careful about not using oils or oil-based cleansers around the eyes once your Gossamers are in place.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELook down\u003C\/b\u003E -\u0026nbsp; It feels a little bit wrong, but the best way to get the placement right is to look directly down into a mirror flat on a tabletop. Because you are applying them to the under side of your own lashes, it's hard to get them on correctly if youâre looking straight on.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETest the glue on your hand\u003C\/b\u003E - One of the things about lash application people seem to get wrong fairly often is not letting the glue dry enough. In order for the Gossamers to adhere properly, the bond needs to be tacky and semi-dry. You have a lot of time to work with applying the lashes, so donât feel like you need to rush them on before the glue dries. If youâre trying to apply the lash and it's sliding off, the glue is way too wet! A useful tip from me is to add a dab of the bond onto the back of your hand at the same time as applying it to your lashes, as this really g
2ives you a sense of how ready the glue is. If itâs the right consistency, the Gossamers should feel like they âvelcroâ onto your lashes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDonât use too much bond - you really only need a very small amount, far less than it feels you should! So donât go in heavy handed, be sparing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMy Verdict On Lashify\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh46HPZe2B0EBTTckwwXQeVACs2mM-A_8Y7-ib2XT6LWgO6iq_AuSfAzwlw61mH8w3sK_StuGhi3RjE-5ikWkc40Hhg54RQKtHMy9QwkT4A5AVVLYyYLnY3P1aeaSlbkgS1McTb3vqh7XA\/s2048\/20210124_125455.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lashify bondage glur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh46HPZe2B0EBTTckwwXQeVACs2mM-A_8Y7-ib2XT6LWgO6iq_AuSfAzwlw61mH8w3sK_StuGhi3RjE-5ikWkc40Hhg54RQKtHMy9QwkT4A5AVVLYyYLnY3P1aeaSlbkgS1McTb3vqh7XA\/w640-h360\/20210124_125455.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELashify is quite an investment to make, so I would recommend doing your research, checking out their videos and perhaps watching a few of their Instagram Lives before making a purchase. It takes time and practice for most people to apply these lashes, so donât feel disheartened if your first couple of tries donât go entirely smoothly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs someone who is quite used to doing my own extensions and strip lashes, even I didnât find it second-nature. Placement is something you need to practice before it all happens perfectly.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve been using the system for a couple of months now, and although application has gotten a lot easier, and I adore the look, Iâm still not seeing the longevity I would ideally want.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I apply a set, they generally last 1-2 days, whereas I would ideally like at least a weekâs wear out of a single set. This is the point at which is it becomes cost effective to invest in the system and makes more sense than salon visits.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI havenât reached that point yet, which is a little frustrating, but Iâm determined to persevere.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love the look of the Gossamers. Once on, they do resemble salon lash extensions. Theyâre light and airy, easy to wear and give a flawless and fully customisable finish that looks great.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoing just on appearance, they are perfect and look a lot better than regular strip lashes. The downside is that getting them to last is an art, and theyâre quite expensive if you donât get a lot of wear out of them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAre There Any Lashify Dupes Or Alternatives?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe good news is, there are a few alternatives out there if you simply donât have the budget for Lashify right now.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjq-x9EFfUjuF91PtfaUBjiiEfYiOaTuswEsUAaOSnMwJ_xzaGR2o2oqU2JI6JwEQoH6dYUIp0MdAoO8Dfuocw7oV_Jta6UO3wVNcavQVVikK4VCS8UXZs8zP0i_CI2ux6rAWRoPJtbFg\/s2048\/20210124_125414.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;
2\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"X by Lashify review lashify dupe\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjq-x9EFfUjuF91PtfaUBjiiEfYiOaTuswEsUAaOSnMwJ_xzaGR2o2oqU2JI6JwEQoH6dYUIp0MdAoO8Dfuocw7oV_Jta6UO3wVNcavQVVikK4VCS8UXZs8zP0i_CI2ux6rAWRoPJtbFg\/w640-h360\/20210124_125414.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELashify themselves have recently launched X by Lashify, which is a less high quality, entry level into the Lashify universe. You get a starter kit with one set of lashes (in a single style option), a double-ended small tube of bond and seal and a cheaper version of the Control Wand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs sort of like comparing prosecco to champagne - still fab, but just not as refined, although a lot more affordable. In the X by Lashify kit, the lashes are thicker and more designed for a party or special occasion. They are also aimed at shorter wear periods. But you still benefit from the design of the wand. I purchased this kit just before taking the plunge with the full Lashify system.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjE0HOcPlhOAv6DH0lIEDg04HiNbxMx_BcdblzcZ4onIYqunv998DQFQXq_qHDhSsVGuIYp1eZx5cLyqiMo4bTlhGJ5RgLbSbyHrFbHf0fAW174L38Jpz4sZxVjIVUvKAuAw8Xni9PMAzk\/s1442\/Screenshot_20210124-140714_Gmail.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kiss Falscara Lashify Dupe review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1078\" data-original-width=\"1442\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjE0HOcPlhOAv6DH0lIEDg04HiNbxMx_BcdblzcZ4onIYqunv998DQFQXq_qHDhSsVGuIYp1eZx5cLyqiMo4bTlhGJ5RgLbSbyHrFbHf0fAW174L38Jpz4sZxVjIVUvKAuAw8Xni9PMAzk\/w640-h478\/Screenshot_20210124-140714_Gmail.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKiss also launched a âFalscaraâ kit, which is essentially budget Lashify. I also tried this before committing to Lashify to practice, as the lashes are applied in the same way, under your own lashes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESurprisingly, I found the Falscara set much easier to apply than Lashify. I preferred the bond, which seems to be the right consistency that lashes just stick where they are supposed to, whereas thatâs something I always seem to struggle with when it comes to Lashify.\u0026nbsp; Again, they do a starter kit of lashes, bond and seal and an application tool.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFalsecara isnât really designed to be worn overnight, although you probably could stretch it to a couple of days at a push. You can clean and reuse the lash wisps the same as Lashify though, so for around the £24 mark for a starter kit with wand, lashes and bond and freely available in the UK, it is a lot more affordable.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgEd5gBkcRK-2igMSwkHq0hLYi_cnKXYiIPT0077CbYLfX7rvwoKcjvY0FJRtq6QVqWrqSHST2R49SxMqWTkd0FDRaCELrpOF2BCyGXN1okx3HjTT1rzielRSEy-0eZa64G-uOm18zgOnY\/s2048\/20201017_134704.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lashify dupes Kiss Falscara review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgEd5gBkcRK-2igMSwkHq0hLYi_cnKXYiIPT0077CbYLfX7rvwoKcjvY0FJRtq6QVqWrqSHST2R49SxMqWTkd0FDRaCELrpOF2BCyGXN1okx3HjTT1rzielRSEy-0eZa64G-uOm18zgOnY\/w640-h480\/20201017_134704.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrtoggoQuQl5AwoNulo7FiNf7hCfWMrk567R2p-yLyki309wARnk4459xdEbif9s0nHxy66ghHihpOAWh1qjhqSP5vUVjOJqQLCBkvnk8EeP5w7923e2P2BHWU6ZRLhRFmdgd2gWBrj7Q\/s2048\/20201017_134626.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lashify dupes Kiss Falscara review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrtoggoQuQl5AwoNulo7FiNf7hCfWMrk567R2p-yLyki309wARnk4459xdEbif9s0nHxy66ghHihpOAWh1qjhqSP5vUVjOJqQLCBkvnk8EeP5w7923e2P2BHWU6ZRLhRFmdgd2gWBrj7Q\/w480-h640\/20201017_134626.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi03oTbRRBmWe1z6cQYBVY5hkRQYXv78ZvOCJMBurapoTyo0POS1L6qTlnDjHSYcNOSUTd5Sn7CtiFaOJC1nxLw_mBLXllnxtMGwv0Uq8P8uCR58UB8oyhEm9dSXBp1vKvDhVTFlnshKHo\/s2048\/20201017_135757.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lashify dupes Kiss Falscara review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi03oTbRRBmWe1z6cQYBVY5hkRQYXv78ZvOCJMBurapoTyo0POS1L6qTlnDjHSYcNOSUTd5Sn7CtiFaOJC1nxLw_mBLXllnxtMGwv0Uq8P8uCR58UB8oyhEm9dSXBp1vKvDhVTFlnshKHo\/w480-h640\/20201017_135757.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough I prefer the Falscara glue, I didnât like the lashes themselves as much. There are a few different styles available, but I donât think any of them look as natural and pretty as the Lashify Gossamers. Iâd say it's a great practice kit for those considering Lashify.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYJXOhOSsdGhpQWNXkL6w6nEpnE3Uu5jYSin4vCrQdHoHw_zJT9PWMnbKg25F6CIKerAwYoLq8JHmttfh5JHyMx7UwoCqHPA3IKqrfc9ueK1XyboJwLqpyAYbFayo8qzywIL-oGruC6UU\/s2048\/20210124_125402.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Luna Lashes UK review Lashify dupe alternative\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1317\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYJXOhOSsdGhpQWNXkL6w6nEpnE3Uu5jYSin4vCrQdHoHw_zJT9PWMnbKg25F6CIKerAwYoLq8JHmttfh5JHyMx7UwoCqHPA3IKqrfc9ueK1XyboJwLqpyAYbFayo8qzywIL-oGruC6UU\/w640-h412\/20210124_125402.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve also recently discovered Luna Lash UK. These are âunder lashâ style lashes, and they come in a strip which you can snip into Lashify-style sections or apply in one go.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe lashes themselves look gorgeous on -\u0026nbsp; almost as good as the much more expensive Gossamers. A âstarter kitâ of lashes, a mini glue and applicator is £30.\u0026nbsp; For me, theyâve become a real alternative to paying to ship Gossamers over.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELuna Lash is a small company at the moment, and although the lashes are good, the presentation and tools are nowhere near the standard of Lashify. Iâm glad I purchased the Lashify Control Kit as their wand is a far superior, but for lash refills, Iâm now happy to go to Luna Lash to stock up most of the time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEincdvcwq67l9iFHylnWiL83QC8nAH31uXj_AxThBQisur8a0DrSf9tkK92s_RwFAYvEYs6_dbuscKLE4l2LCNS72Ym_3qTcZ3k8xsktih0Ir3_bOB66ynKBdFapcUS8WzT8mWRyoPsFpg\/s2048\/20210121_081131.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dollbaby Finest Pre cut Wisipies Lashify dupe\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEincdvcwq67l9iFHylnWiL83QC8nAH31uXj_AxThBQisur8a0DrSf9tkK92s_RwFAYvEYs6_dbuscKLE4l2LCNS72Ym_3qTcZ3k8xsktih0Ir3_bOB66ynKBdFapcUS8WzT8mWRyoPsFpg\/w640-h360\/20210121_081131.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi2hoCDBmqRpPeLT53LOv1wrUcnqmjulP9JRvThl58MmiS23IOxcfJx_H5gXXaukE4tKkT_kvEdFRJE_q4YD1pbZf8d-HnS08-MfNnvGcEUkirQ7gGujtY-qUA-VC7gXNMjhx6afX6MmB0\/s2633\/res_1611223375697.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dollbaby Finest Pre cut Wisipies Lashify dupe\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1029\" data-original-width=\"2633\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi2hoCDBmqRpPeLT53LOv1wrUcnqmjulP9JRvThl58MmiS23IOxcfJx_H5gXXaukE4tKkT_kvEdFRJE_q4YD1pbZf8d-HnS08-MfNnvGcEUkirQ7gGujtY-qUA-VC7gXNMjhx6afX6MmB0\/w640-h250\/res_1611223375697.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEigeblmxcRRinyKe4vyGiHyHI1nfNqMifAdfLdW7Lrv0cqFR8DuakIqHDLZprC2bV6hC7a90_AiiDc0_hhZsk_kVFaMr2YT0hBDcJJYl9FG7AmoqG5QDLMT88SPntVmqyjhJPhVIDFYTRk\/s2208\/20210121_095944.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dollbaby Finest Pre cut Wisipies Lashify dupe\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1075\" data-original-width=\"2208\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEigeblmxcRRinyKe4vyGiHyHI1nfNqMifAdfLdW7Lrv0cqFR8DuakIqHDLZprC2bV6hC7a90_AiiDc0_hhZsk_kVFaMr2YT0hBDcJJYl9FG7AmoqG5QDLMT88SPntVmqyjhJPhVIDFYTRk\/w640-h312\/20210121_095944.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, Iâve also fallen in love with the Pre-Cut Wispies from Dollbaby. They arenât specifically designed to be worn using the underlash method, but I find them light enough to work fine when used like that.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey come in four pre-cut sections, so theyâre a little quicker to apply than Gossamers, plus in one set you get a graduated length, so if youâre a fan of a cat eye, like me, you donât need to purchase lots of different lengths to get that pretty, elongated effect. Dollbaby say these lashes are reusable up to 25 times, and they do feel quite robust to me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are a few different styles in the range, but I love the âFinestâ style which are just beautiful and the perfect length and texture for everyday wear. They have gently curled tips, a gentle corner flare and a textured, fluffy finish. Theyâre normally £16.75 (with free 1st class delivery) but are currently on sale for £13.95, so if they do last 25 times thatâs definitely worth it!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Verdict\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELashify is one of those things people can and do become obsessed with - a quick glance at their social channels will show you lots of very staunch fans of the system who can be approaching fanatical about how much they love the system and its inventor, Sahara Lotti.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn my opinion? The system is great, it looks fantastic, but it comes at a premium. If you arenât a mad person like me who has to wear lash enhancements EVERY. SINGLE. DAY it may not be worth purchasing the system.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, it's beautiful, everything is very high quality, and if you manage to get the wear and re-use it is cheaper than salon extensions -\u0026nbsp;
2 and looks just as good. BUT application isnât the easiest and even with all the tips and tricks I could find about extending the wear, Iâve never gotten past a three day record with one application (there are people on the group who swear blind they get two weeks, so letâs hope I get there).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELashify was totally unique, but there are now a couple of alternatives that are a lot cheaper. While I donât think any of them are quite the same standard, they are still good and a great way to practise the under lash application and see if it suits you.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo me, Luna Lashes are the same quality for the actual lash (the trimmings just arenât as good), and a lot cheaper, Falscara are a good budget way to practice, and X by Lashify is great for a night out or a special occasion. And Dollbaby is now my first choice\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor me, Iâm still glad I invested in Lashify. Iâm learning more about placement, technique and aftercare all the time. Itâs definitely a process, but it's one that Iâm happy to invest my time in as a devoted fan of lashes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâll continue to cycle Luna Lashes with Lashify Gossamers to make it more cost effective, but I wonât be going back to salon lash extensions in a hurry.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELashify is a wearable daily alternative that gives a great appearance - if youâre willing to put a little time in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/4074103580646491274\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/01\/the-truth-about-lashify-can-it-replace.html#comment-form","title":"12 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4074103580646491274"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4074103580646491274"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/01\/the-truth-about-lashify-can-it-replace.html","title":"The Truth About Lashify | Can It Replace Salon Lash Extensions? "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtEbaaAKPA77-vfBTTQoiiew62Enl86GlIkYnzslxlw0nXw1q_GGLZgZ6EDIxEV64_L7R5xkkzW3-Mjq0uZhsA5ChfWa09sTY_rKD5KaI-Y_nEVirdGPtohdQxLOQNBpeq-7BxQIj1unU\/s72-c\/20201029_163551.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"12"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-7900231860715213222"},"published":{"$t":"2021-01-20T09:44:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-01-20T09:44:41.016+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Life Lately | January 2021"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiZjhEaeQQ5ERJ1BOzITf2x9_4hCITkKtutxqNAUDBgbHuINzps3aIOXKthu9tX2aBQ_ZyZdy47tqrhwKMGcuqWa4kcw5GSVz7eik9V5f_tSMnGP7ZSA-u3efawxiW0LEGm5W4Yu_bPKRw\/s1051\/photo-1521510024457-e4a37f8abd33.jpeg.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Life update life lately in January 2021\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"700\" data-original-width=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiZjhEaeQQ5ERJ1BOzITf2x9_4hCITkKtutxqNAUDBgbHuINzps3aIOXKthu9tX2aBQ_ZyZdy47tqrhwKMGcuqWa4kcw5GSVz7eik9V5f_tSMnGP7ZSA-u3efawxiW0LEGm5W4Yu_bPKRw\/s16000\/photo-1521510024457-e4a37f8abd33.jpeg.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo, 2020 was the plot twist no-one expected - and so far, 2021 isnât shaping up to be all that much better.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs been a long time since life was ânormalâ. Simple things like seeing friends, going out for meals and pleasures like holidays and nights out just havenât been an option for ages. In the UK, it felt like people were holding out for Christmas, which was a very quiet one for us. But here we are in a new year and things havenât changed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat makes it a harder task to stay focused on the positives, even though a vaccination programme is slowly rolling out now. It feels like the goalposts keep moving and thereâs no clear end in sight yet.\u0026nbsp; This is real life at the moment -\u0026nbsp; so what else has been happening?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESaying Goodbye\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjGiphmv54l8N-7USbKafbOzHHlCsNj1ipzBsb33wh-Dp8Zg7S1Ngt54ATosy7umOdHo-8pnEi6a8uKERyphD2l2llsSJlKGu8SFpVTXmUm7UXN8UsCJkNq2AdB5SlFizKuHAV4Q6TUxOU\/s2048\/IMG_20201227_195930_004.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjGiphmv54l8N-7USbKafbOzHHlCsNj1ipzBsb33wh-Dp8Zg7S1Ngt54ATosy7umOdHo-8pnEi6a8uKERyphD2l2llsSJlKGu8SFpVTXmUm7UXN8UsCJkNq2AdB5SlFizKuHAV4Q6TUxOU\/w640-h640\/IMG_20201227_195930_004.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhX5Ip3yJKdAwDEV5SEZrJpoCpWrriId5fFxofINtjdPqQmZafQfSmC3U16-faJpTguOIvt_V964250INxzsSZhWJV3LSAYNUOp66FrWZMQ1vxtDgFbAB2pSJmEd0ejmua6NVV9vaHgfEs\/s1440\/FB_IMG_1609336696421.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhX5Ip3yJKdAwDEV5SEZrJpoCpWrriId5fFxofINtjdPqQmZafQfSmC3U16-faJpTguOIvt_V964250INxzsSZhWJV3LSAYNUOp66FrWZMQ1vxtDgFbAB2pSJmEd0ejmua6NVV9vaHgfEs\/w480-h640\/FB_IMG_1609336696421.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Boxing Day, my mum died unexpectedly, which has cast a huge shadow. She was battling cancer and had been through several rounds of chemotherapy last year, but she died as a result of complications from an operation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt happened too fast to process, and I wasnât able to be with her or get down to Cornwall before her life support was switched off. That has made it incredibly difficult to accept.\u0026nbsp; In addition, the coroner has chosen to open an inquest into the circumstances of her death, which is going to take some time. Like anyone grieving, there have been better days and sometimes, black holes. Itâs a long process that you canât just switch off.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrying to cope with the sheer weight of admin a person leaves behind while also juggling my job and homeschooling a five year old due to the latest lockdown has really pushed me, but I am so fortunate to have a wonderful, supportive husband who has been my rock. The kids have also kept me going.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThankfully, even under the tough restrictions funerals are still allowed, so Iâll be able to travel down there and say goodbye to her soon.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIntroducing Indy\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjGtHi-OaSri0uiIGtNNXQrDEONmj2PulDPxU68viC1FdN0I93rmAGEMxsW-M7hv52QiXYJGrwMuwZesbMI8BtmpP915fHfPzrkmhVtnt0NKdOVbuk_Z04MzDl_cKWMuUJK3Jn9L3vPc9Y\/s1280\/beautiful-golden-red-sprockers-5ff0ecdd3cd87.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"sprocker spaniel puppy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjGtHi-OaSri0uiIGtNNXQrDEONmj2PulDPxU68viC1FdN0I93rmAGEMxsW-M7hv52QiXYJGrwMuwZesbMI8BtmpP915fHfPzrkmhVtnt0NKdOVbuk_Z04MzDl_cKWMuUJK3Jn9L3vPc9Y\/w480-h640\/beautiful-golden-red-sprockers-5ff0ecdd3cd87.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi1JmTjv1EJSOZV5Ya6KUz7Ohd1sQc7PvJ360C4g5UTNJm7JnnF9_E_eG60HqCZj38UA2zFv8qrzignkMzombe5OBZgMsvgxspIbcSJRJE1MGPwdkav0rfGwnWi5Ce2E7J8e-3173GPMgU\/s1835\/Screenshot_20210106-122931_WhatsApp.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"golden sprocker spaniel puppy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1835\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi1JmTjv1EJSOZV5Ya6KUz7Ohd1sQc7PvJ360C4g5UTNJm7JnnF9_E_eG60HqCZj38UA2zFv8qrzignkMzombe5OBZgMsvgxspIbcSJRJE1MGPwdkav0rfGwnWi5Ce2E7J8e-3173GPMgU\/w376-h640\/Screenshot_20210106-122931_WhatsApp.jpg\" width=\"376\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome brighter news though - we have a new addition to the family! The stars have finally aligned to allow us to give a home to a new family pet, our golden sprocker puppy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe have wanted a dog for a long time. Weâre quite active, outdoors people anyway, and it felt like having a dog to come along on our adventures would complete us. Weâve had so much going on with babies and renovating the house it was never the right time to get a dog before, but now thatâs out of the way, and Iâm permanently based at home for work, it made sense. In fact, it will be great to have a reason to get out of the house a couple of times a day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe looked up and down the country for the right litter of puppies, but like fate, found exactly what we were looking for three miles away. A spocker is a hybrid spaniel - a mix of cocker and springer spaniel. Theyâre energetic, intelligent, friendly dogs that make great family pets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter much debate with the children over what to call her, we settled on Indy (I wanted Juno but was over-ruled!). Thereâs a few weeks to go until she arrives with us as sheâs not ready to leave her mum just yet, but weâre really looking forward to welcoming her. Sheâs just the ray of sunshine we needed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFamily Life In Lockdown\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNYF64Vw4XABlhhBWtslYSBQphZ7iJNQRxVD3ghNugnDePtODTmmjtQiLWQQiOf
2KFyxGq2E8zvsvF1ZOmqP8O20fQbc6-ycGsKwiaqRBdol-1Obhl4oH9e2wqOdtVOB-ffh_Rf76yeibI\/s960\/FB_IMG_1611074420935.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"children making gingerbread biscuits\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNYF64Vw4XABlhhBWtslYSBQphZ7iJNQRxVD3ghNugnDePtODTmmjtQiLWQQiOfKFyxGq2E8zvsvF1ZOmqP8O20fQbc6-ycGsKwiaqRBdol-1Obhl4oH9e2wqOdtVOB-ffh_Rf76yeibI\/w640-h480\/FB_IMG_1611074420935.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgUU7b5cbDPLfC1eHfUYRlOjFRSslGgUzkhyqBCu9kR74fQm0SR1HYrxW_X8zv4XFtmZC0eiI-Py3HIwm56OI_RZjq4sPil91ydrVs04ReEaXbqSWujingo9QvM5Eg10rBTvVhD7A7ZVyU\/s960\/FB_IMG_1611074407495.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"720\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgUU7b5cbDPLfC1eHfUYRlOjFRSslGgUzkhyqBCu9kR74fQm0SR1HYrxW_X8zv4XFtmZC0eiI-Py3HIwm56OI_RZjq4sPil91ydrVs04ReEaXbqSWujingo9QvM5Eg10rBTvVhD7A7ZVyU\/w480-h640\/FB_IMG_1611074407495.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj4tEhQjt28waGon1Ae7XYOjuKDbK9wsfV183YFA1cR_bS9z1TyvMBy7zjjLnfLo-52C8buQ11vYI-TWmwolvOcXbOtVohIY0TTTwrt3C7XhLUDPBM4nO7gTPo3z94BsUUn_66S88KuERA\/s960\/FB_IMG_1611074500797.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"762\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj4tEhQjt28waGon1Ae7XYOjuKDbK9wsfV183YFA1cR_bS9z1TyvMBy7zjjLnfLo-52C8buQ11vYI-TWmwolvOcXbOtVohIY0TTTwrt3C7XhLUDPBM4nO7gTPo3z94BsUUn_66S88KuERA\/w640-h508\/FB_IMG_1611074500797.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgPQJss57tb6YKNqU5hjrDZYyFFfd1bNd0uOhU29KF4CTXS1XPf0gn59dO92AmrXMDT3JPJbWeCc_uFzbCjT1dWCfakRvAMBt790VLCDXqfajuRIRDLkocW3R5ERp-5fcNPqiJRxu2Z3nA\/s2048\/20210107_080459.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgPQJss57tb6YKNqU5hjrDZYyFFfd1bNd0uOhU29KF4CTXS1XPf0gn59dO92AmrXMDT3JPJbWeCc_uFzbCjT1dWCfakRvAMBt790VLCDXqfajuRIRDLkocW3R5ERp-5fcNPqiJRxu2Z3nA\/w640-h360\/20210107_080459.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhl1hDIZ9lcIWvlEVIE25xirt_8e8sV5y-nuruMI-fniez4Waxm5vBOnc7axgG183leAiXWmNsae_9BGf8425F_2fpFbsp9jeJFB7mdASdtEQoMG_V9JRN6yBdg6m7W0pnCzZHdXXtn-w\/s2048\/IMG_20201229_102657_964.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhl1hDIZ9lcIWvlEVIE25xirt_8e8sV5y-nuruMI-fniez4Waxm5vBOnc7axgG183leAiXWmNsae_9BGf8425F_2fpFbsp9jeJFB7mdASdtEQoMG_V9JRN6yBdg6m7W0pnCzZHdXXtn-w\/w640-h640\/IMG_20201229_102657_964.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhA-4qkvyxZvKs67PluZtR2ZhY10GoDhzw3e3QQ9550DFfDekz7QvDesoI-IJ
2-UksG6-UP8eSX0p4T7qeTl_GGsNjOboQtfQGPZ1jcm2_FcVNNcrU7hvSXSv9O4-I-jGVjL2zC42pDajMU\/s2048\/20201229_135247.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1700\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhA-4qkvyxZvKs67PluZtR2ZhY10GoDhzw3e3QQ9550DFfDekz7QvDesoI-IJ-UksG6-UP8eSX0p4T7qeTl_GGsNjOboQtfQGPZ1jcm2_FcVNNcrU7hvSXSv9O4-I-jGVjL2zC42pDajMU\/w532-h640\/20201229_135247.jpg\" width=\"532\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe latest lockdown has felt a lot different from back in March 2020. For a start, where we live in Nottinghamshire, weâve been in Tier 3 restrictions in between a complete lockdown, so it just feels like a never-ending process.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs it's cold and grey outside, it all feels a lot harder than last year, when we had a stunningly sunny Easter and could just spend most of the day with the kids in the garden. Horizons have literally shrunk to nothing. We havenât been out of the county since a quick trip to Cheshire for our wedding anniversary when restrictions were slightly looser. The world feels very small right now!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiodf3EaM9dUsBiJF3PepK3NYhmDkYU_AVB2tUAzzchZIDA6DF3-99rRq75SqnPEirpZYxzUsaweBxQzyAFXwJLKJCBgsV-Vwf8pFSS1Jajdxv66j0ikReGF9-sOJ9-vdU34EH7x0-BlFM\/s960\/FB_IMG_1611074485976.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"720\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiodf3EaM9dUsBiJF3PepK3NYhmDkYU_AVB2tUAzzchZIDA6DF3-99rRq75SqnPEirpZYxzUsaweBxQzyAFXwJLKJCBgsV-Vwf8pFSS1Jajdxv66j0ikReGF9-sOJ9-vdU34EH7x0-BlFM\/w480-h640\/FB_IMG_1611074485976.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheo started school in September, which seems crazy. He got off to a flying start at first, literally skipping through the gates each day. We managed to get through a whole term, but he hasnât been back since the third national lockdown kicked in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrying to homeschool is a whole new one for us - Iâve been learning a lot about phonics and number bonds. The real challenge is motivation. He loves learning but it's hard when he canât see his friends and both of us are trying to work all day. A big difference from the last total lockdown is that nurseries are still open at the moment, so our two year old daughter Romilly is still going to hers. It's easier to cope as we only have only child at home, but equally it's more boring for Theo without his little sister around.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiX1yAPkVFCh8TE-G7mtazLgGWBnn75_8Aiv3x4uTf1yxVj2-FL7p4HYZc1T27vXSCyNYWIR7_kpPnIbmHIMAQ42kAXKljweE17i9ud6EOCLpFwUe-Kx-cLQYJD81hzMrJlY9sqv2yu_CQ\/s960\/FB_IMG_1611074466029.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiX1yAPkVFCh8TE-G7mtazLgGWBnn75_8Aiv3x4uTf1yxVj2-FL7p4HYZc1T27vXSCyNYWIR7_kpPnIbmHIMAQ42kAXKljweE17i9ud6EOCLpFwUe-Kx-cLQYJD81hzMrJlY9sqv2yu_CQ\/w640-h480\/FB_IMG_1611074466029.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhwBzn46YUEnCr4SqUxyNBhPyb9uDn4xYPUp73EAuCjucmNLBiKcxFz6hsi3HTf349fc0uEfhLS10ktD1B2W8A9caukT63HnBkEIoj62o7zWOSuBh0lkorWwOXggUg7S3fGjOs3cmf1naw\/s960\/FB_IMG_1611074473565.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhwBzn46YUEnCr4SqUxyNBhPyb9uDn4xYPUp73EAuCjucmNLBiKcxFz6hsi3HTf349fc0uEfhLS10ktD1B2W8A9caukT63HnBkEIoj62o7zWOSuBh0lkorWwOXggUg7S3fGjOs3cmf1naw\/w640-h480\/FB_IMG_1611074473565.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEicbeZLhbvW_xsnpXGLXi0WdRmvSfUdZ9IQFpMTBISVi4b61piPUDgCbNQuVEWsCU_Nurv3TlvI8YKb9U8uxlPyzW6-Akwhzx0PHDTzgybY1LVEsjOUuyZ1SJ3_ypyMBxku2apKQopvNOo\/s960\/FB_IMG_1611074382840.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"720\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEicbeZLhbvW_xsnpXGLXi0WdRmvSfUdZ9IQFpMTBISVi4b61piPUDgCbNQuVEWsCU_Nurv3TlvI8YKb9U8uxlPyzW6-Akwhzx0PHDTzgybY1LVEsjOUuyZ1SJ3_ypyMBxku2apKQopvNOo\/w480-h640\/FB_IMG_1611074382840.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhpz5v5b7XGz_A_ZS-7YpN0mYkJOLZU
2FBS5CZZcuotZtcNuyAspXvyvm5NrB9UbBGbV4JSIl5s2GuupUgUI4mZU8VUiC3eMUm_95VnOm3UOXMgn1GCVlzbnb_0SDbxSYZv1PGj5LW5ceyM\/s960\/FB_IMG_1611074532640.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhpz5v5b7XGz_A_ZS-7YpN0mYkJOLZUFBS5CZZcuotZtcNuyAspXvyvm5NrB9UbBGbV4JSIl5s2GuupUgUI4mZU8VUiC3eMUm_95VnOm3UOXMgn1GCVlzbnb_0SDbxSYZv1PGj5LW5ceyM\/w640-h480\/FB_IMG_1611074532640.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs nothing major happened last year, I didnât do many life update posts, but Romilly turned two in July and Theo was five a couple of weeks into September. They are thick as thieves and play so well together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERomilly is very talkative and bright, and sheâs a fierce little soul but also such a girly girl - I call her my warrior princess. She loves playing dress up and with her dolls house and is mad about horses and drawing. Theo is a little quieter and more reserved than his sister. He loves figuring out how things work and heâs got a very strong moral compass. Back in the summer, he decided to go vegetarian himself and has stuck to it despite not being allowed previous favourites like Haribo and ham sandwiches.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike all small children, of course they can be hard work at times, but on the whole they are so caring, polite and funny. For someone who wasnât sure about becoming a mama, Iâm wholeheartedly enjoying it and in hard times the kids have absolutely been my saviours.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E2021 goals and progress\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg0n_3XOJAIMehNsGejq5KATJcSVnFZODY35Ug36gm2sS_cH9qa-nYXpwHiAyQm6veA6_CrF05REiUI_Y6uGoH9ZddJuExiYDm9rUDClBQ8Ty7ewPrHVOSJ8jUmFcetbfgN5uQdtUorS1g\/s967\/photo-1582812532891-7968f272fc9a.jpeg.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"725\" data-original-width=\"967\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg0n_3XOJAIMehNsGejq5KATJcSVnFZODY35Ug36gm2sS_cH9qa-nYXpwHiAyQm6veA6_CrF05REiUI_Y6uGoH9ZddJuExiYDm9rUDClBQ8Ty7ewPrHVOSJ8jUmFcetbfgN5uQdtUorS1g\/w640-h480\/photo-1582812532891-7968f272fc9a.jpeg.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoal setting has really helped me to deal with the current difficulties and stay focused on a happier future.\u0026nbsp; So far everything is going well and getting me back on track.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve been making great progress in a couple of areas especially. I wanted to plan out each day to make sure I made the most of it and got everything done, and thatâs been a great way to feel a little bit more in control. In fact, now that work and childcare are competing for my attention every day it's become absolutely essential to have a day plan! Iâm mindful not to cram too much in so it's realistic and I donât end the day feeling defeated.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve also been making inroads on addressing my health and wellbeing, which is especially important at the moment. After seriously losing momentum with my running in the last part of 2020, Iâve actually gone back to Couch 2 5K (for the third time!), but thatâs giving me a kick to get going again, and Iâve discovered the Asana Rebel app which is very active yoga.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve also been getting better at the little things, like drinking more water. Every little bit helps!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFriendship In Tough Times\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgOnBxpjP8RWWTV98Y8TtAqEps-A7AXoRAzy_dp6HlyRsxokWvvBao_NGA-i3DQ3Lw-p6AzfsNjvHW9nctdI-n7vsr2dNf4Pu-CvnGkKeeIWpx1EgC-w1V43YeQsvQqbotURP-Iinp4ifg\/s967\/photo-1588196749597-9ff075ee6b5b.jpeg.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"725\" data-original-width=\"967\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgOnBxpjP8RWWTV98Y8TtAqEps-A7AXoRAzy_dp6HlyRsxokWvvBao_NGA-i3DQ3Lw-p6AzfsNjvHW9nctdI-n7vsr2dNf4Pu-CvnGkKeeIWpx1EgC-w1V43YeQsvQqbotURP-Iinp4ifg\/w640-h480\/photo-1588196749597-9ff075ee6b5b.jpeg.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve never really known the meaning of finding out who your friends are in tough times until recently. People have been so kind and supportive in so many different ways since my mum passed away.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom checking in regularly on text and phone to my oldest friends setting up Zoom calls, my mama friends\u0026nbsp; buying me a voucher for a place that does healthy prepped meals so I donât have to worry about cooking, to the friend that left scented candles and chocolate on my doorstep to help me try and relax and the one that invites me out for socially distanced evening walks with cans of gin and tonic, I really do feel lucky to have so many great connections.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs taken time to really build up a network like this. When I first moved here after university, my old friends were scattered far and wide. Now Iâm finally in a place where I feel like Iâve got amazing friends who have my back again.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI just canât wait to be able to give them all a hug and meet up for c
2offees or cocktails when this pandemic finally subsides.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIâm Watching\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjD8UnXSWfb6_Ck7ACzv0xA1Q1WVjXc7BFf61aT9xRgw12E2H9etB5rYG5n8c1g_njw-H0i2w5x30wMmxXcUNwFtRJDi2Vpq6JcAB-nGo1HFXSXuVAyqld7BmrizxZS5Hdp3MEZpv2pxmc\/s1200\/MV5BMjE1MzYzNjk3OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwMzk0MzYwNzE%2540._V1_UY1200_CR85%252C0%252C630%252C1200_AL_.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Last Kingdom Netflix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"630\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjD8UnXSWfb6_Ck7ACzv0xA1Q1WVjXc7BFf61aT9xRgw12E2H9etB5rYG5n8c1g_njw-H0i2w5x30wMmxXcUNwFtRJDi2Vpq6JcAB-nGo1HFXSXuVAyqld7BmrizxZS5Hdp3MEZpv2pxmc\/w336-h640\/MV5BMjE1MzYzNjk3OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwMzk0MzYwNzE%2540._V1_UY1200_CR85%252C0%252C630%252C1200_AL_.jpg\" width=\"336\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhMrqs-Da8IWev0g0WCr9AQlFLQ8QjDR8KyOwQgStwLdFG51Rrd_RFGq3w42cPHovzFgLS6Ywe3Pl7hajwYU5cZVMf5nXIAT6_0Az-LM6cOY1D75T7qWn6emvb0mbtG4sQrEcbI9gEKcXo\/s1140\/riviera-panel-430e6a93jpg.jpeg.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Riviera Series 3 Sky Originals\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"641\" data-original-width=\"1140\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhMrqs-Da8IWev0g0WCr9AQlFLQ8QjDR8KyOwQgStwLdFG51Rrd_RFGq3w42cPHovzFgLS6Ywe3Pl7hajwYU5cZVMf5nXIAT6_0Az-LM6cOY1D75T7qWn6emvb0mbtG4sQrEcbI9gEKcXo\/w640-h360\/riviera-panel-430e6a93jpg.jpeg.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYouâd think thereâd be nothing else to do in lockdown but plough through the entire contents of Netflix, but it never seems that way in this house. With both of us currently trying to juggle full-time jobs with homeschooling, weâre exhausted and thereâs always something to be doing. When I do get a rare half hour to myself I much prefer to read a book!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo we havenât gotten through an awful lot, but one thing we did watch and enjoy was The Last Kingdom. This is an epic saga set in Viking times, and tells the tale of a young Saxon boy who is adopted into an invading Danish tribe, eventually rising to become the right hand man of the pious King Alfred.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn paper it's not really the kind of thing Iâd enjoy but I gave it a chance and got sucked in. Weâve now rattled through all the series, and Iâm glad to know thereâs another being produced as we speak.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe latest series of Riviera has also been gripping us. A tale of a renegade art dealer getting entangled in all sorts of high power struggles in the world of the jet-setting elite has been really entertaining, and the locations are absolutely stunning. This show makes my heart ache to be able to travel again, and itâs entertainingly silly too.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIâm Listening\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCftPXQMDr-IhuOXYvJV7uhfXaUGgOjTLhXZe1YUyltVDmY_0cRpDtVp-rT2Y2ruO1cjz-ZTBWPHu9O2ExmA7wethsX4QbssTi7LcNvnKNTzMnCwIGO_HHP-itYz4RXEZTWhNYSpEChN4\/s1590\/1200px-Meg_Myers_10_17_2018_-65_%2528cropped%2529.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Meg Myers singer songwriter\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1590\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiCftPXQMDr-IhuOXYvJV7uhfXaUGgOjTLhXZe1YUyltVDmY_0cRpDtVp-rT2Y2ruO1cjz-ZTBWPHu9O2ExmA7wethsX4QbssTi7LcNvnKNTzMnCwIGO_HHP-itYz4RXEZTWhNYSpEChN4\/w482-h640\/1200px-Meg_Myers_10_17_2018_-65_%2528cropped%2529.jpg\" width=\"482\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgAzgZs0UwMnO4H9YywHLf0NHc09UsNCdVHpBVUnRltmWN7OPUq5cCTsHQ2haqSFhSW1v-bcVwldNRTtDmjfUtV799Sl_-aT_O06VuYncGUrm03IB2Nfbbb8kKSW1tg7oFfLGLLfk81HcY\/s2048\/Tame-Impala-Matt-Sav-SYNTK.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Tame Impala\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1365\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgAzgZs0UwMnO4H9YywHLf0NHc09UsNCdVHpBVUnRltmWN7OPUq5cCTsHQ2haqSFhSW1v-bcVwldNRTtDmjfUtV799Sl_-aT_O06VuYncGUrm03IB2Nfbbb8kKSW1tg7oFfLGLLfk81HcY\/w640-h426\/Tame-Impala-Matt-Sav-SYNTK.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeg Myers, where have you been all my life? The female singer-songwriter isnât someone who was on my radar at all, despite releasing her debut back in 2015. She writes dark, epic rock songs about forbidden love and her voice is by turns powerful and breathy. She appeals to my inner emo teenager massively! I discovered her music by accident when someone shared a playlist with me, and have been making up for lost time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther than that, a bit of Tame Impala has been cheering me up for a lunchtime kitchen disco. And old dubstep tunes from Andy C, Sub Focus and Dillinja have been soundtracking my wintery runs out in the mud and cold and keeping me pepped.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIâm Reading\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReading really has been my lifeline and my escape in the past few months. Life can feel very dismal and monotonous at the moment, so books have become more vital to me than ever. Iâve been thanking my stars that I really have the ability to wrap myself up in a great narrative as it's been a massive gift.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a result Iâve been reading insatiably. As usual, Iâve chosen a mix of novel, social history and biographies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimsa8x1Z5yLIpmHzKvhPQEfnzHWBc00Po9x2BwUOUKq9y5p_48MvuRzQQJW4gAhIQ_pjx4wxr2YWGYcmwU05VXTpB0NoTofSXvWHAT0-m1uMkTFSOMyllyVYPwl92R_6SuOQ9VSiUbM6A\/s500\/1781858926.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dan Jones - The Templars: The Rise and Fall of Godâs Holy Warriors review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"326\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimsa8x1Z5yLIpmHzKvhPQEfnzHWBc00Po9x2BwUOUKq9y5p_48MvuRzQQJW4gAhIQ_pjx4wxr2YWGYcmwU05VXTpB0NoTofSXvWHAT0-m1uMkTFSOMyllyVYPwl92R_6SuOQ9VSiUbM6A\/w418-h640\/1781858926.jpg\" width=\"418\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwells.co.uk\/bookshop\/product\/9781781858929?gC=5a105e8b\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAxp-ABhALEiwAXm6IySvMJndWxkWafK5wO0HrM0tEFH8ZZKlskxXZh5LZKwWY9knpL4UpXhoCvXEQAvD_BwE\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDan Jones - The Templars: The Rise and Fall of Godâs Holy Warriors\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- I absolutely devoured this gorgeous epic all about the Knights Templar - one of the most secretive and enduringly fascinating of all organisations. A strictly religious military order, the Templars comb
2ined a life of pious devotion with extreme bloodlust, and were originally founded to guard pilgrims journeying in the Holy Lands around Jerusalem before swiftly growing into a crusading army, a political force to be reckoned with, and a huge financial power that bankrolled royalty during the 1200s and 1300s.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEventually they were pulled apart by a French king envious of their resources, but they continue to live on in history and myth. I have never known that much about the origins of war in the Middle East, so I found this a fascinating read as so many of the polarities are still resulting in conflict today. Itâs quite an academic book but written in a wonderfully accessible way.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps it's my age, but Iâve started to read a lot more self-help books. In fact, I have resolved to try and read one every month this year. I want to be constantly learning and developing myself, so I;ve started to read something instructional each morning as soon as I wake up, to get myself into the right mindset to greet the day and tackle my goals for 2021.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJWcyQgsMxzrC-H9YSvzCd5Kbs5o3RXeA14C7INYciS6AqQy8Iry0gtee4HoJwcJZ0Juldj6c8poBxTRbapX1Weaa6Zge4Yat9WUT1hevj7iMlWvsoLuEhY0DBXP1Wpy5kXl_Nr-cElqQ\/s475\/33870939._SY475_.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Get Your Shit Together by Sarah Knight review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"475\" data-original-width=\"296\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJWcyQgsMxzrC-H9YSvzCd5Kbs5o3RXeA14C7INYciS6AqQy8Iry0gtee4HoJwcJZ0Juldj6c8poBxTRbapX1Weaa6Zge4Yat9WUT1hevj7iMlWvsoLuEhY0DBXP1Wpy5kXl_Nr-cElqQ\/w398-h640\/33870939._SY475_.jpg\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwje3anem6ruAhUJuu0KHX3SD5YYABAFGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_2UErwjKLGYUi1BQAnP5yOxA2Vcqw\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=0ahUKEwjyx6Tem6ruAhV0SxUIHVV8CwYQww8IgQM\u0026amp;adurl=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGet Your Shit Together by Sarah Knight\u003C\/a\u003E was my first port of call. A friends bought me a copy of her bestselling âThe Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a Fuckâ\u0026nbsp; which was simple and practical, so I decided to follow it up with this. Iâm someone who always feels as if theyâre hovering on the edge of utter chaos and just faking being grown-up and responsible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis book is all about getting rid of the excuses and the self-sabotage that a lot of us engage in almost unconsciously. Like a very brutal but spot-on best friend, this book doles out very practical steps to take to get moving on your goals. A great read to start the new year with.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzjMnB7Yaf7oMG5Z5MEkli1__1TuWgx-xinJpbY24siMEGkr9UwpVO3KvNwlYU1WUQVGIswHTr8CnRnYdnmD1HBxwduZMu2dDif-DyRMjAOLrMdbn06JFKDkm7tiqCe4XnIjZwsnJWZUI\/s1000\/61jj-OvrkyL.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Poverty Safari: Understanding the Anger of Britainâs Underclass by Darren McGarvey review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"650\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzjMnB7Yaf7oMG5Z5MEkli1__1TuWgx-xinJpbY24siMEGkr9UwpVO3KvNwlYU1WUQVGIswHTr8CnRnYdnmD1HBxwduZMu2dDif-DyRMjAOLrMdbn06JFKDkm7tiqCe4XnIjZwsnJWZUI\/w416-h640\/61jj-OvrkyL.jpg\" width=\"416\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInto another fairly weighty topic - \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwiGrrr0m6ruAhUOl-0KHaXxBfoYABAEGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_2_jS807zWuMOffuCI6eBHy7rgKuw\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=0ahUKEwjhx7T0m6ruAhWnQhUIHQoUD_MQww8IXw\u0026amp;adurl=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPoverty Safari: Understanding the Anger of Britainâs Underclass by Darren McGarvey\u003C\/a\u003E shocked me to my core. The books author grew up in a very deprived community near Glasgow, and uses a mix of personal testimony, political rhetoric and insights gleaned through years of therapy and community advisory roles to take a cold, hard look at why childhood poverty sets peo
2ple up to fail. How it literally hard wires trauma responses into the brain, making aggression and apathy default responses.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the end, the author advocates that only a mix of policy change and individual self-development can really address the problems of entrenched deprivation. As someone who was lucky to grow up in a fairly nice situation, I found this a complete eye opener. I feel like it should be compulsory reading for everyone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiI4gn37ToNSd5_eRnlJEqLZz7freXFZimEKlcd8yrpWUyHcbhhbw8jjrqU__FWk5ECQEJJyAyT5Yxv3QJGqivY1c2wDQ25pQl_VCu7yS4pvqB2Gl4dWqYvVejp1SeGi5fqi1pFAQ9O1R4\/s2048\/51791252._SX0_SY0_.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1357\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiI4gn37ToNSd5_eRnlJEqLZz7freXFZimEKlcd8yrpWUyHcbhhbw8jjrqU__FWk5ECQEJJyAyT5Yxv3QJGqivY1c2wDQ25pQl_VCu7yS4pvqB2Gl4dWqYvVejp1SeGi5fqi1pFAQ9O1R4\/w424-h640\/51791252._SX0_SY0_.jpg\" width=\"424\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwjHnr6QnKruAhUP6u0KHboPC2sYABAFGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_1JjespCCJdwN9uMTfWAQE5JDaD1A\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=0ahUKEwjn4LSQnKruAhW8VBUIHT-NDAgQww8I_AM\u0026amp;adurl=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett\u003C\/a\u003E was a very readable novel that I devoured quickly. Itâs about twin sisters, Desiree and Stella Vignes, who live in the racially charged Deep South. The sisters end up on hugely different pathways. As light-skinned black women, one of them chooses to marry into a wealthy white family and hide her roots, while the other suffers an abusive relationship before moving back to the small town they came from to care for their mother.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs a really interesting study of how the past shapes your future, and how small decisions can spiral into huge deceptions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEidGYcWJSA1EYvAn3hOgRtKQNMJb27-GqZ2m_RqFCm80AlEom7HYFe69xYNCamiA8ED9MYMj9tbUgUC4LowWJEwm_DuFpptvT6pCgUn1njIQR7gRwG1m-qKHUeVYFs6IV3iKAc5MkDufm8\/s400\/9780552165785.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Accidental Adventurer by Ben Fogle review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"263\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEidGYcWJSA1EYvAn3hOgRtKQNMJb27-GqZ2m_RqFCm80AlEom7HYFe69xYNCamiA8ED9MYMj9tbUgUC4LowWJEwm_DuFpptvT6pCgUn1njIQR7gRwG1m-qKHUeVYFs6IV3iKAc5MkDufm8\/w420-h640\/9780552165785.jpg\" width=\"420\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also read \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwjJk9qknKruAhVb7e0KHa1yDBgYABAEGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_3EW1PBSGvqpl2hbQFhyu9ryMKXcA\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=0ahUKEwi06tWknKruAhUCSxUIHaPxANAQww8I6AI\u0026amp;adurl=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Accidental Adventurer, Ben Fogleâs autobiography\u003C\/a\u003E. We went to see him on a speaking tour days before lockdown first kicked in last year and I found him very engaging and inspiring, which made me want to read more.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite in his own words never being very good at sport, Ben has completed some awe-inspiring challenges, such as a desert ultra âMarathon Des Sablesâ, travelling to the North Pole, rowing across the Atlantic and climbing Everest. Any adventure or challenges heâs been able to meet with enormous mental strength, despite having a few crazy near death experiences. Quite a contrast to the challenge of quarantine!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiussI6FZ8MLQkBThldytYB5VlCB-cWY5HKvMHncmGq2lKGaJI6Da05GbtBi0G4LEGfNMeltgz8WUThz1E4rbgLz78KYkczY_LdUGJvP1FRu9s5vlxCes_jSh5X8wY6xoaPBlNOL2VFKB0\/s500\/41g2k%252BjyZtL.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Final Cut by SJ Watson review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"321\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiussI6FZ8MLQkBThldytYB5VlCB-cWY5HKvMHncmGq2lKGaJI6Da05GbtBi0G4LEGfNMeltgz8WUThz1E4rbgLz78KYkczY_LdUGJvP1FRu9s5vlxCes_jSh5X8wY6xoaPBlNOL2VFKB0\/w410-h640\/41g2k%252BjyZtL.jpg\" width=\"410\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd Iâve just started on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwicurPBnKruAhVG7O0KHcy7BEIYABAFGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_0K2txLp_hTpHhdn7_IyQEIcyYwvw\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=0ahUKEwiIza7BnKruAhXkURUIHdUSBF8Qww8ItwM\u0026amp;adurl=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFinal Cut by SJ Watson\u003C\/a\u003E, so no spoilers. It's about a film maker who journeys back to a sleepy seaside town she escaped from as a teenager. But the picturesque location is hiding some sinister secrets to do with disappearing girls.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was riveted by âBefore I Go To Sleepâ, SJ Watsonâs last novel, so I kne
2w this would be a gripping read.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo that is life in January - quite cold and grey, a bit of struggle, but with some brighter moments. Itâs an endless cycle of baking, board games and films with the kids, followed by escaping into a book at night, but we are appreciating all the family time.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/7900231860715213222\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/01\/life-lately-january-2021.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/7900231860715213222"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/7900231860715213222"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2021\/01\/life-lately-january-2021.html","title":"Life Lately | January 2021"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiZjhEaeQQ5ERJ1BOzITf2x9_4hCITkKtutxqNAUDBgbHuINzps3aIOXKthu9tX2aBQ_ZyZdy47tqrhwKMGcuqWa4kcw5GSVz7eik9V5f_tSMnGP7ZSA-u3efawxiW0LEGm5W4Yu_bPKRw\/s72-c\/photo-1521510024457-e4a37f8abd33.jpeg.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-646624345542858366"},"published":{"$t":"2021-01-09T16:26:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-01-09T16:27:54.732+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"6 Everyday Luxuries Brightening Up My January"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrBezj8I4K0fn4yOa0rmbGtfqXCtFM7amut6QIfOHuACY9hkFGO47t8A0AO3opOPxM6oC9JTK2RoLCduXLVit5-WUcMBs7qgy9KIqqj-UB-gh-ucTT7JYAYv4CGLPHTRQEd7mypjsdJAA\/s1650\/PSX_20210105_062623.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Little luxuries to brighten up January\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrBezj8I4K0fn4yOa0rmbGtfqXCtFM7amut6QIfOHuACY9hkFGO47t8A0AO3opOPxM6oC9JTK2RoLCduXLVit5-WUcMBs7qgy9KIqqj-UB-gh-ucTT7JYAYv4CGLPHTRQEd7mypjsdJAA\/s16000\/PSX_20210105_062623.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhichever way you paint it, January can be pretty grim. Itâs dark in the mornings and evenings, and everything is cold.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe joy of Christmas is over, and everyone is repenting for their excesses by going on restrictive diets and giving up drink. Weâre all trying to save money and force ourselves out running. Summer holidays are just too far away to look forward to.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd to add to all the joy this year, we are also in a third National Lockdown as Covid-19 cases soar.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELetâs keep it real, January sucks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe only thing Iâve found to combat the blues is taking pleasure in little luxuries that are good for mind, body and soul.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you can celebrate the small things in life, itâs good for your wellbeing. You start to feel that the world might not be such a terrible place. Itâs all about the joy of the moment, being present and indulging the senses.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are the six small wonders that have been helping me to do just that lately.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECoulax Sunrise Clock | £38.99 Amazon\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgKD1DdeGL6BpFIaMCWNDKG8N_k5h45e9y7xb-IT9JBYf1JfafuHW7taajImLG7mVjX3Zf7yyrsJ4Odi1cwaFzCsRyKODmPhratR-PKlX0loIDX9iAOfCJGGGnVSHi3RdVkC5iiSw3PppQ\/s2048\/PSX_20210105_183613.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Coulax Sunrise Clock review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1393\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgKD1DdeGL6BpFIaMCWNDKG8N_k5h45e9y7xb-IT9JBYf1JfafuHW7taajImLG7mVjX3Zf7yyrsJ4Odi1cwaFzCsRyKODmPhratR-PKlX0loIDX9iAOfCJGGGnVSHi3RdVkC5iiSw3PppQ\/w640-h436\/PSX_20210105_183613.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBtciLI-DxQTp3gA2a__nBgLEUIAsOSqDgjEVu67cVSCP1SGZnirFWdTaJxSiQE0k4l8jbR7NglMRXADwKT4nfwRr4Jki2CWt8Ks4dttXhAbvW2rg6xXTZpO-7UHOCLZINjQVS_zj0s8Y\/s2048\/PSX_20210105_183634.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Coulax Sunrise Clock review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBtciLI-DxQTp3gA2a__nBgLEUIAsOSqDgjEVu67cVSCP1SGZnirFWdTaJxSiQE0k4l8jbR7NglMRXADwKT4nfwRr4Jki2CWt8Ks4dttXhAbvW2rg6xXTZpO-7UHOCLZINjQVS_zj0s8Y\/w640-h360\/PSX_20210105_183634.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy nature, Iâm a morning person. Itâs when I feel my best and do quality work. I know when I get up earlier in the mornings, I have a better day overall. I hate feeling rushed, and mornings before work with two young children can be the very definition\u0026nbsp; of that.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEverything flows
2so much more smoothly when I can wake up gradually and not have to jump out of bed the second my alarm sounds. I tend to be fine at this during the summer months, but struggle a lot in the winter. When it's cold and pitch-black, and bed is so snuggly and warm, convincing yourself to get out of it at 6am is so much harder.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdding this Sunrise Clock to my life has helped massively. You set the alarm, and from half an hour before, the light comes on gradually, mimicking a sunrise and progressing from a warm amber glow to whiter daylight. Your alarm tone is a choice of nature sounds or the radio and Iâve opted for birdsong.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs made a huge difference to my mornings, and I like using the light in the evening too as it's dim and relaxing (you can also programme a âsunsetâ to get to sleep if you like).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs such a nice, gentle way to wake up, I donât think I could ever go back to using the alarm on my phone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMolton Brown Patchouli \u0026amp; Saffron Nourishing Body Lotion | £25.00 Molton Brown\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJqIy7xtcRUPqqmcOPNO1KbvBFSY_eZwdb5iE-xm10Wq4ctl_GbeGo9Hh_vGFIWJw9SeQ7xN3tZJqXPLbGOAvQS2ChpVpNvhcLjAgzOrbUXEEqXIrSZqR5cgdjVi-1WrGeg-sKZ-IEwok\/s2048\/PSX_20210105_183659.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Molton Brown Patchouli \u0026amp; Saffron Nourishing Body Lotion review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1152\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJqIy7xtcRUPqqmcOPNO1KbvBFSY_eZwdb5iE-xm10Wq4ctl_GbeGo9Hh_vGFIWJw9SeQ7xN3tZJqXPLbGOAvQS2ChpVpNvhcLjAgzOrbUXEEqXIrSZqR5cgdjVi-1WrGeg-sKZ-IEwok\/w640-h360\/PSX_20210105_183659.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn winter, the one thing that is pretty much guaranteed is dry skin. The combination of going from warm interiors to the cold outside, central heating, biting winds and swathing ourselves eighteen layers deep means even skin that normally behaves itself tends to get more than a little dull and parched.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA creamy, indulgent body lotion is a seasonal must-have. It keeps skin feeling comfortable and looking good, plus this one smells amazing, like most products from Molton Brown. The saffron also gives some antioxidant protection against environmental damage.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApplying this after a bath or a shower feels really opulent - but it's a small, everyday treat. Definitely much needed at this time of year!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWicks + Stones Infinity Lemongrass and Persian Lime Crystal Soy Candle | £31.20 Amazon\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgMhO71flMxEBe6jPVihO121NpVlziGiUW0BF2VcJOr2bnaJPVAZgkCQr3ACBlibDgLzZddOB9Yc-tEkOf6APb1srxF3y9PlBdXp4kPsOraNUGk8amEOn0R-SCrucQ87gHHK3ImQ96tSU0\/s2048\/PSX_20210105_183720.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Wicks + Stones Infinity Lemongrass and Persian Lime Crystal Soy Candle review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1423\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgMhO71flMxEBe6jPVihO121NpVlziGiUW0BF2VcJOr2bnaJPVAZgkCQr3ACBlibDgLzZddOB9Yc-tEkOf6APb1srxF3y9PlBdXp4kPsOraNUGk8amEOn0R-SCrucQ87gHHK3ImQ96tSU0\/w640-h444\/PSX_20210105_183720.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother must-have for me at this grey, arse-end of the year are beautiful scented candles. Just lighting one can really lift your mood. Thereâs something about the warm flicker of candle light and\u0026nbsp; a gorgeously perfumed space that feels like the ultimate luxury and makes a home so welcoming.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd if weâre all confined to our houses again, Iâm damn well going to make sure mine is a place I enjoy spending time!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have tried a lot of candles in my time, but thereâs something very special about this boutique brand. The scents are incredible and they really linger - the place still smells strongly into the next day. The wooden wicks give a low, slow flame thatâs really unlike normal candles. This one in particular is a beautiful clean, fresh smell.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe candles are hand-poured and made of clean soy wax that doesnât release chemicals. Something even more special - each candle contains a natural crystal, said to be good for channeling a particular type of energy. I donât know if I really believe the healing crystals thing, but any good vibes are more than welcome! I do seem to be drawn to crystals, so perhaps there is something in it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis candle features a chunk of pyrite to promote intuition and wellbeing. Wicks + Stones also has an âInfinityâ Sea Salt and Vanilla with Quartz. âWanderlustâ Kakadu Plum with Jasper, and Neroli with Amethyst, and Mimosa Blossom and Tangerine with Amethyst. Iâm sort of desperate to work my way through them!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve been lighting this candle to think about my mum, who was a big fan of candles and crystals also.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EJerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi \u0026amp; Sami Tamimi | £17.99 Amazon\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjM4PVBKKSx
2D6AWZODlcyz7qVgfJ4eKtUrbxXG_3oVUaPJ3wbrZC4FEd1z-gUFztQV_2cVRegFYku1a1kW6u6pfXM5UYTb6SiZBge2x__69og_zMbtRTR2aKRcHdbcocl-KeFH6P9N7GNY\/s2048\/PSX_20210105_183352.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi \u0026amp; Sami Tamimi review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1346\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjM4PVBKKSxD6AWZODlcyz7qVgfJ4eKtUrbxXG_3oVUaPJ3wbrZC4FEd1z-gUFztQV_2cVRegFYku1a1kW6u6pfXM5UYTb6SiZBge2x__69og_zMbtRTR2aKRcHdbcocl-KeFH6P9N7GNY\/w640-h420\/PSX_20210105_183352.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjeKxiqh7OW-VrYiATUp7-5zPkjY1Z3oSlc6USIIat71DaUmRV0OD-xWa9UzuSn_IdfiaLyYHPDoj-DP0VQhhOZJe1GJ4ONNH4tFZ__NrlESwhbpQ-BQjE6RfH2qjEIUInzJ0PdKbq8OU8\/s2048\/PSX_20210105_183429.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi \u0026amp; Sami Tamimi review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1310\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjeKxiqh7OW-VrYiATUp7-5zPkjY1Z3oSlc6USIIat71DaUmRV0OD-xWa9UzuSn_IdfiaLyYHPDoj-DP0VQhhOZJe1GJ4ONNH4tFZ__NrlESwhbpQ-BQjE6RfH2qjEIUInzJ0PdKbq8OU8\/w640-h410\/PSX_20210105_183429.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXq_fdoL-wHFi9konXVhYQIdQkTassrcopHXVLplIWKwQMxzkErpqjW2JC2d8D9ibtJsMMoUTWudYhgAW463fRyfvE4KnyTT-xy5dP3uSq8_1sdnSBSyUw-i9LS0u7z_Ak_lpKpwKsO_A\/s2048\/PSX_20210105_183454.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi \u0026amp; Sami Tamimi review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1242\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXq_fdoL-wHFi9konXVhYQIdQkTassrcopHXVLplIWKwQMxzkErpqjW2JC2d8D9ibtJsMMoUTWudYhgAW463fRyfvE4KnyTT-xy5dP3uSq8_1sdnSBSyUw-i9LS0u7z_Ak_lpKpwKsO_A\/w640-h388\/PSX_20210105_183454.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring lockdown, cooking is one of the easily accessible pleasures we can still enjoy. And since spending a lot of time, money and effort renovating our kitchen it feels like we really should be making the most of having a functional oven and running water after entering the first lockdown without either!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo me, the food of the middle East is really interesting. It's such a blend of Muslim, Jewish, Arab, Christian, Meditteranean and Armenian cuisine, with so many varied influences and flavours.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are some stunning recipes in this book, like the sea bream with harissa and rose, chicken with caramelized onion and cardamom rice and a clementine and almond syrup cake that I really want to try.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Mr and I have said weâre going to go all out each weekend in lockdown and cook up a storm, so I canât wait for that.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EâWanna Disco? Typographic Print | £65.00 Oliver Bonas\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizWmo6E5KxiXgsHNvJ8wPC38UGb3AzL_8Rllf6u4ntUexFOaJlAlLE_bHtZAyBzJRax7FT6taCm0qs04h5jaaOfbq0S8k8vyWbvQkCwiH7ie9JEfbdLIEBQaCXfh1c7nknmbuPAnz9L5Y\/s2048\/PSX_20210105_183303.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Oliver Bonas âWanna Disco? Typographic Print review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1599\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizWmo6E5KxiXgsHNvJ8wPC38UGb3AzL_8Rllf6u4ntUexFOaJlAlLE_bHtZAyBzJRax7FT6taCm0qs04h5jaaOfbq0S8k8vyWbvQkCwiH7ie9JEfbdLIEBQaCXfh1c7nknmbuPAnz9L5Y\/w640-h500\/PSX_20210105_183303.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne feature of lockdown life for us has been the kitchen disco. If youâre feeling a little blue, thereâs nothing better than getting Alexa to blast out some Bowie or Tame Impala and throw some shapes with the kids around the kitchen island!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter all, thatâs the closest weâre getting to going âout outâ for quite a while. So this little sign has been cheering me up hugely. Thereâs something about the gold sparkly letters that puts a smile on my face.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve hung it in up with my little Biba cocktail making set and it's a corner of cheer in the house each day.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBloom and Wild âThe Julesâ Bouquet | £24.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEivr5E92jrWjgc3SCVKLLQJOlK9HCjGZTwNuACNU6zNFNpWWMcibT0tUd_JfGF4MYkz_lJG-E2EXleLPtSHo-Jvep_sRSJi709MJ46pMmylQtGor3X_-TrD_hZ4NXF5jBeW8VJ1-FhyphenhyphenBig\/s2048\/PSX_20210105_183544.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bloom and Wild âThe Julesâ Bouquet review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1529\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEivr5E92jrWjgc3SCVKLLQJOlK9HCjGZTwNuACNU6zNFNpWWMcibT0tUd_JfGF4MYkz_lJG-E2EXleLPtSHo-Jvep_sRSJi709MJ46pMmylQtGor3X_-TrD_hZ4NXF5jBeW8VJ1-FhyphenhyphenBig\/w478-h640\/PSX_20210105_183544.jpg\" width=\"478\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat better luxury than fresh flowers? Iâve started making sure the house always has some kind of seasonal blooms because they just add so much to a space.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis bouquet features tastefully tonal butterfly carnations, alstroemeria, limonium,\u0026nbsp; and aromatic rosemary. The mix of tall structural foliage and soft, fluffy looking blooms in shades of pink and violet are just too pretty for words.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love Bloom and Wild because their selections are always just right, they come cleverly packaged to fit through your letterbox (so you donât have to wait in for a delivery...not that anyone is going anywhere at the moment!) and they come with a step-by-step guide to arranging them properly to get the best out of them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimple, natural and stunning.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThose are my suggestions for adding a little touch of luxury to the month. What are your favourite treats when it's cold and grey outside?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/646624345542858366\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/202
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2003E\nFrom Shopaholic to Minimalist in 2021?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWx0yrvulw6FfC9h_lcqeIRbeF3JOeohi818LBpYWtrIZhcXZ_p2hxHAzk4X3uxQ5kPQeGe9C_73ZiiqX7X2_la9ntXXJQpYYzmouh_6BPeZ7SjTZM4m5nrHOgsSiP3m6oaIYUWXIpnY0\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"living more minimalistically in 2021\" data-original-height=\"400\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWx0yrvulw6FfC9h_lcqeIRbeF3JOeohi818LBpYWtrIZhcXZ_p2hxHAzk4X3uxQ5kPQeGe9C_73ZiiqX7X2_la9ntXXJQpYYzmouh_6BPeZ7SjTZM4m5nrHOgsSiP3m6oaIYUWXIpnY0\/w640-h426\/image.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;
2\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI've been flirting with the idea of minimalism for a while, which I suspect will be quite laughable to anyone who knows me or even follows my Instagram.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nShopaholic is definitely a term that could apply to me. My months are an endless parade of Amazon Prime deliveries and obsessing over ever-changing âmust havesâ. I buy things as a deeply ingrained habit, getting pleasure from the transactions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd yet, the idea of living with less has huge fascination for me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy YouTube browsing history is a patchwork of minimal living and decluttering videos. My Pinterest is full of capsule wardrobes. Something about the philosophy has been calling to me and commanding my attention for a few years now. But still I continued to buy things I knew I didn't need.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis blog became a driver for consumption as I justified buying things so I could write about them here - and yet rarely did.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's time for a change, and the enforced break in all our lives the Covid 19 global pandemic presented has really emphasised that. In 2021, instead of reaching for more, I want to get to grips with the concept of less.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe great thing I've learned about this approach from my research is that it doesn't have to be all or nothing. I know in my heart that there is no way on earth I can go from owning hundreds of pairs of shoes to just one. That would be unrealistic and destined to fail. I'm not saying I'm not going to buy anything at all this year, or that I'll never relapse and have a blowout in Sephora.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nInstead, I'm planning to gradually cut back and streamline my life where it matters most to me and where it's practical to do so.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nMy Minimalist Manifesto\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzN17NcNVoh0f_JSjV0KpFC2EJJySgs7QQUyL_Nk8Qa3aQ2SLKgsv0cruKx049j3OeP3e-8tqCBako6gTHC_yQZY5nqPB6-cXAih_nV7kp0aAr9n_93P5Hkn8xwKg5fnEboem7t1vRQYY\/s1600\/photo-1523006752333-c3131de0378f.jpeg.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"706\" data-original-width=\"1030\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzN17NcNVoh0f_JSjV0KpFC2EJJySgs7QQUyL_Nk8Qa3aQ2SLKgsv0cruKx049j3OeP3e-8tqCBako6gTHC_yQZY5nqPB6-cXAih_nV7kp0aAr9n_93P5Hkn8xwKg5fnEboem7t1vRQYY\/s640\/photo-1523006752333-c3131de0378f.jpeg.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are so many great reasons that I want to give a year of living with less a go:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EI want to be less controlled by my possessions\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EI need to streamline my home as clutter gives me anxiety and more housework I don't need\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWith two young children I want to simplify so I have less decisions to make and in turn I'm less distracted and more âpresentâ with them\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EI'm older now and I know my style better so I don't need to chase trends\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIt will allow me to be kinder to the planet by cutting down on what I buy\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EI need to be wiser with my finances than just purchasing on auto-pilot\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nA Gradual Approach to Less\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm not aiming to buy nothing at all, but I am aiming to become a 'conscious consumer' who buys less and is purposeful in what they do buy. I'm planning to:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEducate myself about the minimalist mindset\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELearn to refuse impulse buys, âbargainsâ that don't get used and shopping mindlessly\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBuild a delay into every purchase to give myself a chance to evaluate if I really want something\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStreamline my existing wardrobe and makeup collection and bust the clutter in my house\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse things up before buying another\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDon't save anything for best. Buy fewer, better quality items and use them everyday to avoid having two versions of everything on the go\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAim to develop a capsule wardrobe by shedding items and selectively adding if really necessary\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlan out clothes purchases carefully with the aim of buying less and better quality\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'll be using this blog to document my journey from shopaholic to mindful consumer. I don't think it will always be smooth sailing, but for so many reasons it feels more vital than ever.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECould true luxury actually be about having less?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe irony is I have so many things to post about that I've already got lined up, so there are still lots of things to come which predate this new direction - I literally have drawers full of unused makeup ready to be written about! So it might look as if I have forgotten about my promise sometimes, but I'm hoping it won't be the case.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI'm also going to be doing more posts on decluttering, spending less and creating a capsule wardrobe at the same time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u
2003E\nMy Minimalist Reading List\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo get started, I have some reading lined up, to clue me up and give me the tools to gently change my habits:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMinimalism - Joshua Sasaki\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMastering Minimalism: Eight Steps To A Life With Less Stuff And More Freedom - Emily Josephine\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Minimalism Challenge - A. Edmond\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Modernist Minimalist Guide - William E. Joyce\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe 7 Day Self-Discipline Blueprint - Logan Hawkins\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCapsule Wardrobe: How To Build A Smart Wardrobe And Personal Style, A Step-by-Step Guide to Minimalism - Sofie LeGrand\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Style Challenge - A. Edmond\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe French Capsule Wardrobe - Renee Herrington\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWish me luck! Here's to a calmer, less chaotic and crammed, more luxurious 2021.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/1293923811793313821\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2019\/01\/the-year-of-living-with-less.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1293923811793313821"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1293923811793313821"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2019\/01\/the-year-of-living-with-less.html","title":"2021 | The Year Of Living With Less "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjyZdz5dTcG3xAfOcql9U6LDkB_SBY0q0VWoXcw9xzL9zfMpZCfN7XMz93SXgPhrWlM9MPBBC2ZwPeOq2Bq2gI0X0qYkkcpd6I8GhLbMsAv0zS_oC1yQ7nlQBkp7NekhHfskB40xQIr-3E\/s72-c\/year+of+living+with+less.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-6899797319738875006"},"published":{"$t":"2020-12-28T23:43:00.003+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-01-03T20:10:28.661+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Christmas 2020 | The Quiet One"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgcaZqBxaqKpn-pA4GKz1eCIMaKRAdIB_4GTXNHLm6SUdmnvh59qsPNpU3NnQSiGre1cLWrWrq4bZ1azo7l0WTRFJS1LwCoPWFDWbF5opDLOYbxKeKijSPKqzEmMpugBur-VuP9DUi-y4M\/s2048\/IMG_20201212_091230_504.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas bunting mantelpiece Christmas home decor\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgcaZqBxaqKpn-pA4GKz1eCIMaKRAdIB_4GTXNHLm6SUdmnvh59qsPNpU3NnQSiGre1cLWrWrq4bZ1azo7l0WTRFJS1LwCoPWFDWbF5opDLOYbxKeKijSPKqzEmMpugBur-VuP9DUi-y4M\/s16000\/IMG_20201212_091230_504.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EChristmas 2020 was always going to be different wasn't it? I expected it to be quieter than usual. I expected to miss people. But I never expected how this one would turn out.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn blogs and across social media, it's very easy to share the good times and shiny stuff. What's harder sometimes is to be real and a bit raw. I'm going to try my best to be those things in this post.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2020 has been a hell of a ride, so I think we were all ready for a little festive cheer. With a lot of the usual rituals off limits - taking the kids to meet Santa, work Christmas parties - the ones we could keep to felt even more important.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjH9GrWPqccUOHi9oV5eJGpa2MQy8837wRPtPj9yEe38KhzHzycV-0PzHfdq8D17AnnQucl4h_-78r_pB5AGzCP4Tyng4hbxWQVQMTNgupY2hZ2oCCkHcm2wNI50G0tULsfon1GKx6jvw4\/s2048\/20201121_161411.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjH9GrWPqccUOHi9oV5eJGpa2MQy8837wRPtPj9yEe38KhzHzycV-0PzHfdq8D17AnnQucl4h_-78r_pB5AGzCP4Tyng4hbxWQVQMTNgupY2hZ2oCCkHcm2wNI50G0tULsfon1GKx6jvw4\/w640-h480\/20201121_161411.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhnSBuhy0xl2CZcTCGUxntuDoH71oKTqEqGcmhvyOfCXnAmIuAJRA1WoAJXjzREYjr05qI_yLFu4AWC7cGP3MAzKYC9e2n6Tw4HFIyC3UonOtEA8ipfYgbZU6LjvMU2wGaiUT_YSDdNpnc\/s1920\/IMG_20201127_161053_219.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1920\" data-original-width=\"1920\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhnSBuhy0xl2CZcTCGUxntuDoH71oKTqEqGcmhvyOfCXnAmIuAJRA1WoAJXjzREYjr05qI_yLFu4AWC7cGP3MAzKYC9e2n6Tw4HFIyC3UonOtEA8ipfYgbZU6LjvMU2wGaiUT_YSDdNpnc\/w640-h640\/IMG_20201127_161053_219.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXFGeV-2v6CssBA4hTmC1IJ-vKMRyNYZgEH0-2c2UCUyHTkNtBUz1IuK-9714L1XT-XA9YicmKuamadTm75EI4s_DGeRSBizIbb_s8p6tzbdTuOzb7jvfF01yXsJroSJqhI-zBAwsoWMs\/s960\/FB_IMG_1608475272592.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"863\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXFGeV-2v6CssBA4hTmC1IJ-vKMRyNYZgEH0-2c2UCUyHTkNtBUz1IuK-9714L1XT-XA9YicmKuamadTm75EI4s_DGeRSBizIbb_s8p6tzbdTuOzb7jvfF01yXsJroSJqhI-zBAwsoWMs\/w640-h576\/FB_IMG_1608475272592.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhk3JR_JTnLfoi2GNbzSxK_9y9swqkSxrT3yt1OSUSsgxszkzNh1meef-oAKuvFkoh5_RVCmAJwKgAaAsxU3Gz1WJ1SXLLzEEI74boEygyO68rBpoVI1jREcsd764XdX0HGkukxqie_Wqg\/s1440\/IMG_20201121_171906_526.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhk3JR_JTnLfoi2GNbzSxK_9y9swqkSxrT3yt1OSUSsgxszkzNh1meef-oAKuvFkoh5_RVCmAJwKgAaAsxU3Gz1WJ1SXLLzEEI74boEygyO68rBpoVI1jREcsd764XdX0HGkukxqie_Wqg\/w640-h640\/IMG_20201121_171906_526.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizBBYx65AFVsgJgcRcABdDm_c6WQjBbvGmjwzCWdMi5mDFJXceTH_pIEThlvJAAXmkqc1cwoD4xrsYQGglEAAwV8E72QjEcTBf42WcuizXznl-_WsOcihTMX3YOZRTc8wsu2ZVA1Ou83Y\/s2048\/res_1607255907126.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1537\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizBBYx65AFVsgJgcRcABdDm_c6WQjBbvGmjwzCWdMi5mDFJXceTH_pIEThlvJAAXmkqc1cwoD4xrsYQGglEAAwV8E72QjEcTBf42WcuizXznl-_WsOcihTMX3YOZRTc8wsu2ZVA1Ou83Y\/w480-h640\/res_1607255907126.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom the very start of December, we were watching festive films, baking gingerbread and mince pies and having the kids write letters to Father Christmas. Now that the children are a little older, it's been a lot of fun introducing them to stuff like the Home Alone movies!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjth-Tdt-9LW5g1VfUg3K6ILbVWMnA7yv-tHbL78FSlMWthX_P1MYD_7AQPHntd2IKoqOv5-SoFLB-0PB9wgWeJ4KldU-4B5KFA2tenZBChTCCgic73xK1to5zagyxT3mrSbPell-DZXmw\/s2048\/IMG_20201204_164719_162.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Winter decorated windows decals Christmas\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjth-Tdt-9LW5g1VfUg3K6ILbVWMnA7yv-tHbL78FSlMWthX_P1MYD_7AQPHntd2IKoqOv5-SoFLB-0PB9wgWeJ4KldU-4B5KFA2tenZBChTCCgic73xK1to5zagyxT3mrSbPell-DZXmw\/w640-h640\/IMG_20201204_164719_162.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuByUEgO5PGXnARaWLZ-jm3alktRo4oh_IZ00xmvhaTpBSafC35L5VP94Y-4bpRZPof6TJxVeLIYSGl2zW_yrUspmWCrlhjMbGa0SHdpaZh0M-oS7r24HLh5ghoisCtj1bv29viTC_IBM\/s2048\/20201204_162841.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuByUEgO5PGXnARaWLZ-jm3alktRo4oh_IZ00xmvhaTpBSafC35L5VP94Y-4bpRZPof6TJxVeLIYSGl2zW_yrUspmWCrlhjMbGa0SHdpaZh0M-oS7r24HLh5ghoisCtj1bv29viTC_IBM\/w640-h480\/20201204_162841.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEir8FU74MruT864bdJhLB9n7XvPIKqPdxV_Qy73KMbyTl3c_jxn8aJXAl93xvGUXCVzs6Bm6HiNud3JsTeToCg8u08DYGH69w9GQq-ueS0I4GWFBmLpiDfZavEv4ra-LX2elysIVWp5vDw\/s912\/20201205_185901.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"840\" data-original-width=\"912\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEir8FU74MruT864bdJhLB9n7XvPIKqPdxV_Qy73KMbyTl3c_jxn8aJXAl93xvGUXCVzs6Bm6HiNud3JsTeToCg8u08DYGH69w9GQq-ueS0I4GWFBmLpiDfZavEv4ra-LX2elysIVWp5vDw\/w640-h590\/20201205_185901.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg77kYuSATfaDoHsCzkNO5eyZBPfnxJlCNt61gaLAcYZDS3WuU0PXdWc6VATJY9TK4WjoORBmDfZWsPubpMAaTf_bF9FJat5YLOiyh2cQziPkPkHHjaf-l_5W5GCdwf7fbW_HW
2kyW1K-v4\/s2048\/20201205_185357.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg77kYuSATfaDoHsCzkNO5eyZBPfnxJlCNt61gaLAcYZDS3WuU0PXdWc6VATJY9TK4WjoORBmDfZWsPubpMAaTf_bF9FJat5YLOiyh2cQziPkPkHHjaf-l_5W5GCdwf7fbW_HWkyW1K-v4\/w640-h480\/20201205_185357.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur neighbourhood also did a Winter Windows Trail. Over 120 of the local houses where we live decorated their windows and you could get a trail map and walk around to see all the displays. We had so much fun on our frosty walk spotting all the windows and it was a lovely way to kick off the holiday season while observing the social distancing that has ruled all our lives this year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also still did our annual hunt for the perfect Christmas tree - with the usual exacting specifications to meet. The children are big enough to really help decorate this year and I loved explaining the story behind each of the special ornaments we've collected over the years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhocT2Dply4FcLGf-Gl9O7AsQVyjsdeHGP_Hgb2yzMeGpo3x1ipHpS7Ao_ExfKBwMN5fedEyPBPhm-UTR1A-gL0bJ35UhIj4X-6yKduC4nsVg1WByRVeWyMv6th-yR5JH9MdCuw8zd4RDE\/s2048\/20201205_100752.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhocT2Dply4FcLGf-Gl9O7AsQVyjsdeHGP_Hgb2yzMeGpo3x1ipHpS7Ao_ExfKBwMN5fedEyPBPhm-UTR1A-gL0bJ35UhIj4X-6yKduC4nsVg1WByRVeWyMv6th-yR5JH9MdCuw8zd4RDE\/w480-h640\/20201205_100752.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_33h-fZlTj4SVKmFFnZDoPRqqNy2QC-n3fqIzH08ThxShQ31CgddLa2Nc1bnsm4Wlpbgw-egTuUMwUC98ISzzkp5uBXYHjx4EUtqOU7M_sO5uCMNd_PBJXaa5DvoD6YgxDqDycXdH6HY\/s2048\/20201205_100801.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_33h-fZlTj4SVKmFFnZDoPRqqNy2QC-n3fqIzH08ThxShQ31CgddLa2Nc1bnsm4Wlpbgw-egTuUMwUC98ISzzkp5uBXYHjx4EUtqOU7M_sO5uCMNd_PBJXaa5DvoD6YgxDqDycXdH6HY\/w480-h640\/20201205_100801.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjLGWEmuPCOwSfkkuVx1ObCxDsIJTZEWzRl5NsNhyphenhyphen6s9Hxexa66MS4I7B-hVSt5LFtR8HgSgX1GXu_HCk4OBCGHMuMZv6HMfc2GUQ7k5MqxvXWCFCHeoZ3vVBTI7wqAXoF9asASWCxXS-w\/s2048\/20201205_132640.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjLGWEmuPCOwSfkkuVx1ObCxDsIJTZEWzRl5NsNhyphenhyphen6s9Hxexa66MS4I7B-hVSt5LFtR8HgSgX1GXu_HCk4OBCGHMuMZv6HMfc2GUQ7k5MqxvXWCFCHeoZ3vVBTI7wqAXoF9asASWCxXS-w\/w480-h640\/20201205_132640.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtkCXW-zk7Rb6sZ3IsMryK3slQf_O8W8YklllAl132sPYGvN6AvCYZT4BO9bU-96HERg4EdZ7phHfq2UNeiMpZokje8qEWayRsw4OOin9j0zerNk1VEo_94fXvjN8znY7KIHx15J2v-CM\/s2048\/20201205_133159.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtkCXW-zk7Rb6sZ3IsMryK3slQf_O8W8YklllAl132
2sPYGvN6AvCYZT4BO9bU-96HERg4EdZ7phHfq2UNeiMpZokje8qEWayRsw4OOin9j0zerNk1VEo_94fXvjN8znY7KIHx15J2v-CM\/w480-h640\/20201205_133159.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj3nuseOcslydG0rXRfItnpLVXVSTXUnAVo9d9sgsYgCtITd8SJ_aXTXAsAKhzzU1lljR4g4Ay3CzD8aqNlMHN9nQg8MH-tLQ1QdD_8TiKSc34w001dfOI-U4urAvF8wqpBG1fBNTKw80k\/s2048\/20201205_141523.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj3nuseOcslydG0rXRfItnpLVXVSTXUnAVo9d9sgsYgCtITd8SJ_aXTXAsAKhzzU1lljR4g4Ay3CzD8aqNlMHN9nQg8MH-tLQ1QdD_8TiKSc34w001dfOI-U4urAvF8wqpBG1fBNTKw80k\/w480-h640\/20201205_141523.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuUh7wFYhuqNB4u_L_kx1B491gqB5OwFhFUCs8tD0WZyPd6f4-jTUZtfac0WghctDBIAhU4m1t6BtiLzqLTxxbF95n53UU5IF02WJAmQJuEdb9HXxJ9_gaGSbnmoTS5_DXc8uscbBqUNA\/s2048\/20201205_141510.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1577\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuUh7wFYhuqNB4u_L_kx1B491gqB5OwFhFUCs8tD0WZyPd6f4-jTUZtfac0WghctDBIAhU4m1t6BtiLzqLTxxbF95n53UU5IF02WJAmQJuEdb9HXxJ9_gaGSbnmoTS5_DXc8uscbBqUNA\/w492-h640\/20201205_141510.jpg\" width=\"492\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChristmas plans this year were always going to be small. We usually have a big extended family get together with the kids racing around with their cousins, but because of the numbers involved we just couldn't make it work under the current restrictions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur plan was just to have my mother and father in law to stay at ours. The Mr's mama is a wonderful lady who I love a lot, and she said she missed the excitement of when her kids were young and the joy of Christmas morning, so we thought we'd try and give that back.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EUnfortunately, 2020 had other ideas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter miraculously making it through Theo's first term at school with no Covid closures, we got an email the Monday after term finished saying that there had been a positive case in one of his classmates and he had to isolate for ten days. That wiped out our modest Christmas plans, which was a bit of a blow as we'd so been looking forward to it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe decided to move our 'Christmas dinner' to the 28th, when we'd be out of isolation and the family could join us. There seemed very little point doing a turkey and all the trimmings for the two of us and a toddler - Theo is a vegetarian so he wouldn't have been eating it anyway!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wondered if Christmas would feel a little flat because of all the changes but the beauty of small children is that they are just so excited, and you can't help but get swept up in it all.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Christmas Eve, the kids unwrapped a couple of gifts - new pyjamas and a WWF adoption pack with a little cuddly toy. We adopted a snow leopard for Theo and a polar bear for Romilly. Obviously, Romy was more into the cuddly toy, but Theo is highly environmentally conscious and was really interested in learning about conservation efforts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgwkBbhYAjD6Pe5mTAlm56ULA3idx5lO0soULW7fZbAuhEzNsE7hMq3iNb_1zAjduho7qIN_Omr_rASYE96X3ug7tMWlkkjWL2agieH63Mbn1rKLkvmv0zwUY56vMX_-4YUbyf866MmM1I\/s2048\/20201225_075632.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgwkBbhYAjD6Pe5mTAlm56ULA3idx5lO0soULW7fZbAuhEzNsE7hMq3iNb_1zAjduho7qIN_Omr_rASYE96X3ug7tMWlkkjWL2agieH63Mbn1rKLkvmv0zwUY56vMX_-4YUbyf866MmM1I\/w480-h640\/20201225_075632.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgwMgP0rtbmZGH0HS3KuRXq1nUJHRpK5IZyMbHsAFeLtWbYtHwNDv0uTHE2_Q7wFYldPKZbobgvsHnl_m_6MiJym9RaIUILm8eqQ24RKZ9BYRQn30WsuVnMDyNI4FBxH_kNOEnQYGJ2SsA\/s2048\/20201225_092528.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgwMgP0rtbmZGH0HS3KuRXq1nUJHRpK5IZyMbHsAFeLtWbYtHwNDv0uTHE2_Q7wFYldPKZbobgvsHnl_m_6MiJym9RaIUILm8eqQ24RKZ9BYRQn30WsuVnMDyNI4FBxH_kNOEnQYGJ2SsA\/w480-h640\/20201225_092528.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEikLSSUamZ-C9KvoRV4qTCggtRJRmX5K5Dg7ayYILEV_xrAetXlmM-OK9tXZ6d0W7qXJcN_BxpOPhG_pdfi9NrTrMM7vx_SOV6St9TPuQU7dAQ_fLzMA8LiDcrXXmHedrFiPZcbC594edg\/s2048\/20201225_093325.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEikLSSUamZ-C9KvoRV4qTCggtRJRmX5K5Dg7ayYILEV_xrAetXlmM-OK9tXZ6d0W7qXJcN_BxpOPhG_pdfi9NrTrMM7vx_SOV6St9TPuQU7dAQ_fLzMA8LiDcrXXmHedrFiPZcbC594edg\/w480-h640\/20201225_093325.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimcSy19m8K3eowJaEXBby7WX8RpFHUgNWvpe7uce6SglScE6gTBC7iTrp0B19fKCvYnUJ8vMyWT2U1N1YZ9p1qYq78dStaO-pqkKmpSh_dnYzLMjET7uQKeXhh8ODQxJ2rEmgqIih3yTc\/s2048\/20201225_095449.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimcSy19m8K3eowJaEXBby7WX8RpFHUgNWvpe7uce6SglScE6gTBC7iTrp0B19fKCvYnUJ8vMyWT2U1N1YZ9p1qYq78dStaO-pqkKmpSh_dnYzLMjET7uQKeXhh8ODQxJ2rEmgqIih3yTc\/w480-h640\/20201225_095449.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiAgf0lmv5XwVtcZ4bNHZxx8UyGDYWO-9EA04m0aZvv6kSreiRWWM5U2bom3WgCXvUSdo9VbnpMNf-QTIH-qCfXduwByKpBrQFl0Y4f0oICGl9edQ9NO1J2qpLTbVSAK00UXvJPmx00u9s\/s1440\/IMG_20201225_105332_341.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiAgf0lmv5XwVtcZ4bNHZxx8UyGDYWO-9EA04m0aZvv6kSreiRWWM5U2bom3WgCXvUSdo9VbnpMNf-QTIH-qCfXduwByKpBrQFl0Y4f0oICGl9edQ9NO1J2qpLTbVSAK00UXvJPmx00u9s\/w640-h640\/IMG_20201225_105332_341.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChristmas morning was actually really lovely. I've been having trouble waking up in these dark mornings lately, but I woke naturally at quarter to six for some reason. We sat in bed with a cup of tea waiting for the kids to wake up and discover that Santa had been. It was a little pocket of calm and Christmas spirit and we both loved it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbout 7.30, Romilly woke up and we decided to wake Theo ourselves. They came for a cuddle in our bed and opened their stocking gifts. There's really n
2othing better than how excited and happy children are at Christmas - it was the magic we so desperately needed this year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's become one of our silly little traditions to sit and eat Kinder Hippos in bed, so we made sure we did that too!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDownstairs, the kids opened all their gifts while we enjoyed coffee and breakfast together. We try to stagger out the opening as much as possible - we like the kids to look at and hopefully appreciate the things they get.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey were a bit spoilt this year as they both got new bikes, plus Theo had asked for a fossil as he's dinosaur mad. We managed to get him a real Spinosaurus tooth which is hopefully something he will have and treasure forever.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2aape0VDyB8MG6OwCpXe3H9kxdLsDK3OPEZbXnIRRm9xqctQoLgJgoZ3cBAlD-tqwutiNSJyQWGzwQUr_09-ma_VmD3jZmjFVl5Gu8N1ozfH0GJSK0hFdM0SQhhrCjk3gbq58x4AQFJk\/s2048\/20201225_155603.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2aape0VDyB8MG6OwCpXe3H9kxdLsDK3OPEZbXnIRRm9xqctQoLgJgoZ3cBAlD-tqwutiNSJyQWGzwQUr_09-ma_VmD3jZmjFVl5Gu8N1ozfH0GJSK0hFdM0SQhhrCjk3gbq58x4AQFJk\/w640-h480\/20201225_155603.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjw55PX_l6LJz3DC38hZrhwtceobOZ4sg_e6Il4kdpd9aqjvCFA76L-KTtE9JMtLY0W4ygfiyUNCfNB2Qzms-s0_ZORUxWR0YCtGlLprlm2DkYtw54gJISrZ6oA0AMfp06oTsQgw3hFCrQ\/s2048\/IMG_20201225_164456_253.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjw55PX_l6LJz3DC38hZrhwtceobOZ4sg_e6Il4kdpd9aqjvCFA76L-KTtE9JMtLY0W4ygfiyUNCfNB2Qzms-s0_ZORUxWR0YCtGlLprlm2DkYtw54gJISrZ6oA0AMfp06oTsQgw3hFCrQ\/w640-h640\/IMG_20201225_164456_253.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjb_2Khv9M3NzQ_FHm-tl-3XHH7_seEQXpPnxVHOETam7IqIjCDyBTAwMboqTejaVHxEo-F75MyeNCCw0YImhvKSAujKgSq2H_ZZK2mjmonilkIGHmKQDDH9VxNxhJuGdD9GvFjiyPLIJw\/s2048\/20201225_170659.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjb_2Khv9M3NzQ_FHm-tl-3XHH7_seEQXpPnxVHOETam7IqIjCDyBTAwMboqTejaVHxEo-F75MyeNCCw0YImhvKSAujKgSq2H_ZZK2mjmonilkIGHmKQDDH9VxNxhJuGdD9GvFjiyPLIJw\/w480-h640\/20201225_170659.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECooking was a highlight of the day. We decided to make a Beef Wellington, which I haven't done for a long time. After spending years living with an awful kitchen and a dodgy oven while we slowly renovated No. 80, it felt like such a treat to be preparing a feast together in our new dream kitchen.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was a very quiet Christmas but we really took joy in our children and the family time together - so it ended up quite perfect. It wouldn't stay that way for long. Things were about to take a bit of a darker turn that I could never have expected.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy mum discovered earlier in the year that she had ovarian cancer. It was a tough time as she lives about six hours away from us in Cornwall and had to shield so I couldn't go and see her. She went through several rounds of chemotherapy and lost all her hair, but she never stopped battling or having a brilliant sense of humour about it all.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe was so ill from the treatment but she told me she was just making the most of the good days and accepting the bad days when she was too sick to move as a write off. I won't pretend we've always had a perfect relationship, and it's been hard with her so far away, but I really discovered greater depths of respect and love for her courage in the face of such a challenge. I never once believed she wouldn't beat it - she was so vital and positive about everything.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbout two weeks before Christmas, she was scheduled for a full hysterectomy. I called her just before she went into hospital and she said she was scared to undergo the six hour operation, but we were all hoping it would be the start of her recovery.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen she came out of theatre, I had an update from her partner to say that the operation had been a bit more complicated than first thought. They discovered that the cancer had spread and they needed to remove some of her intestines. But the surgeon was confident they had managed to remove what they needed to and that things had gone well overall.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe next few days were difficult. Mum was on the high dependency unit. She was on a lot of pain medication and very tired, so we didn't hear a lot from her directly. News of her came via her partner and by calling the nurses on the ward - she wasn't allowed visitors due to Covid restrictions at the hospital.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe was having trouble eating, and her digestion hadn't restarted properly after the operation. The had to keep her in hospital on a drip for nutrition so she couldn't be discharged, and the thought of her having to spend Christmas in hospital was pretty crushing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, we hoped it meant that she could face 2021 focused on getting better.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Christmas Day, I finally got a text from her directly, saying that she was feeling a bit better and sending her love. She had sewn some personalised Christmas stockings for Theo and Romilly and wanted to be sure they'd arrived in time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoxing Day morning, the sky fell in. I woke up to missed calls, messages and voicemails from the middle of the night saying that Mum had a serious infection, she'd been rushed for emergency surgery and that doctors had put her into an induced coma until Sunday to help her body have a chance of fighting it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a complete panic, I didn't know if I should be throwing things in a bag and jumping in the car. I didn't know if I would be allowed to see her.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the end, events overtook any of that, because I got a phone call from my aunt to say that she'd been told to go into the hospital straight away.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDoctors said the infection was so far out of control, they couldn't do anything more and that they would be switching her life support off. She died about ten minutes later with my auntie holding her hand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI don't have words to describe the shock and agony that followed here and is still going on. Grief is not a pretty emotion. I never expected it to be so physical or so immediate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pure disbelief that we had all thought she was getting better and the speed with which the situation went from bad to worse is like a punch in the gut. I never believed for a single second that she wouldn't be okay.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjF0zI6MsecmUOqM-u93rLaaV0jb7REdJ8uqQeSTw3
2N49M1BsLCxNctF5p7bgtYV9-BUGHd1lHl1mVhviM9_sKRMYO5_MX8CfFmz_iVZDg9DjQh2Fy-aM3Ny-DAIob55XPWMuhNzD6E5sw\/s2048\/IMG_20201227_195930_004.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjF0zI6MsecmUOqM-u93rLaaV0jb7REdJ8uqQeSTw3N49M1BsLCxNctF5p7bgtYV9-BUGHd1lHl1mVhviM9_sKRMYO5_MX8CfFmz_iVZDg9DjQh2Fy-aM3Ny-DAIob55XPWMuhNzD6E5sw\/w640-h640\/IMG_20201227_195930_004.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy mum led a very colourful, rock and roll life. I never really got to know her as an adult, and her getting ill had made me realise that there was so much I wanted to ask her about herself and her experiences. I thought we'd do just that 'one day'. Until all the days ran out while I wasn't looking.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI can't say a lot more as it's still so new and painful, but I'm trying to celebrate her life in my own way. I've spent the days since going through the pictures I have of her and the letters and cards she wrote to me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMum was very into crystals and natural healing. When things happened, she would always tell me to 'light a candle'. It was kind of Law of Attraction stuff way before that was so popular!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI ordered a beautiful candle from Wicks+Stones with a cleansing Pyrite crystal in that I can light to remember her and think of all the things I didn't get to say to her, as well as a rose quartz necklace for 'love' that I can wear to remember her by. She gave me a rose quartz stone years and years ago to 'bring love into my life'. I sent her a similar one in a care package when she started cancer treatment so it feels comforting to wear one in her memory now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Storm Bella blew in that night it felt very much like mum taking her curtain call. Wild and free, out there somewhere. Rest easy, mama. Goodnight.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf there's one thing I know beyond all doubt now, it's to treasure every little family moment, because it can be taken away when you least expect it. So I hope your Christmas was full of quiet joy and that you find strength in your loved ones this w inter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's to a brighter 2021.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/6899797319738875006\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/christmas-2020-quiet-one.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6899797319738875006"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6899797319738875006"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/christmas-2020-quiet-one.html","title":"Christmas 2020 | The Quiet One"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgcaZqBxaqKpn-pA4GKz1eCIM
2aKRAdIB_4GTXNHLm6SUdmnvh59qsPNpU3NnQSiGre1cLWrWrq4bZ1azo7l0WTRFJS1LwCoPWFDWbF5opDLOYbxKeKijSPKqzEmMpugBur-VuP9DUi-y4M\/s72-c\/IMG_20201212_091230_504.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-1315428979202236167"},"published":{"$t":"2020-12-24T15:11:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-01-05T09:14:22.976+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mama Style | What To Wear On Christmas Day"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYwM9ICNYrUJtgbWfmcJFZWnZM0_8t-ZX1nmGWxhbraajTDpLchyphenhyphenscjwk9rYMZVH4YuY9IhLLsEB-gNBX7N93Ab79HCTEFNoNoC0HLmHjHvO8uUWAXw0PZ4y18XmFSjy14PsmyJGRyeZE\/s849\/Screenshot_20201224-135740_Facetune+2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Day style cosy beaded mini skirt cashmere rollneck biker boots\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"747\" data-original-width=\"849\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYwM9ICNYrUJtgbWfmcJFZWnZM0_8t-ZX1nmGWxhbraajTDpLchyphenhyphenscjwk9rYMZVH4YuY9IhLLsEB-gNBX7N93Ab79HCTEFNoNoC0HLmHjHvO8uUWAXw0PZ4y18XmFSjy14PsmyJGRyeZE\/s16000\/Screenshot_20201224-135740_Facetune+2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo say that this year has been a bit of a shocker is a complete understatement, so I think most of us are more than ready for some festive cheer. I've been looking forward to Christmas in a major way.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOf course, it looks a bit different than usual. Instead of a rowdy evening spent with our large extended family, we're celebrating at home this year. I'm looking forward to cooking Christmas dinner now that we finally have our dream family kitchen after a year of renovation work to the house.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe kids at 5 and 2 are at the peak ages to be excited and basically since late November we've been shamelessly encouraging it with lots of gingerbread baking, festive film watching and mince pie eating. I don't even know who's more excited at this point.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd of course, as Christmas is a ritual, what we wear has to figure somewhere.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome people go for comfort at Christmas and basically wear pyjamas all day while others aren't happy with anything less than full on glitz.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI try to tread a middle ground - as we are at home this year, hosting and cooking, I wanted to be a little relaxed. But this year also needs all the sparkle you can throw at it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhp3_DzpRXBKX1NLu_7Zijj1w3iok1uKlLnZtPiZzEqAinh8bNPHtiT7Yt308t5Gx0MZGyGDF6poCmCQt6SzMb-f_kC5Hp1QG_mKIf_zPuhNEvNr4OZn1kttUH0BCJH0nijSJBxV0AXtdU\/s2048\/res_1608818589900.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas day mum style outfit beaded mini skirt rollneck jumper biker boots\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1586\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhp3_DzpRXBKX1NLu_7Zijj1w3iok1uKlLnZtPiZzEqAinh8bNPHtiT7Yt308t5Gx0MZGyGDF6poCmCQt6SzMb-f_kC5Hp1QG_mKIf_zPuhNEvNr4OZn1kttUH0BCJH0nijSJBxV0AXtdU\/w640-h496\/res_1608818589900.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi8Yyc3-d
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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas outfit beaded all saints skirt biker boots\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1664\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjS-eBWkerlxL1RTQl_uFyhhYHATl9clMnBcRWpbXYWNRZHyiPHP8LLqth8y-Lad2GYwGjCfmzvlSq1w0TlEIZCc5f2w9LPGA3ow9X2bkyRyb_U0n9QEdLSLyv4sDMzG7Zk0uViYz4bq3Q\/w520-h640\/res_1608818489730.jpg\" width=\"520\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiMNvcE6PETlzVbsQJEKmcDWxshN9HVGzVF1zmzx7UTP8jAiD2riiSwa-PiAP8ZBVGbihm9hzo8xStPaMnwVdllyTyYmjAyIuH9a0AI3OCWQ0qqNz2y8XHd9vdHM7TrKAPfQ6IHdIVUt68\/s2048\/20201224_134753.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zara pearl studded chunky biker boote\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiMNvcE6PETlzVbsQJEKmcDWxshN9HVGzVF1zmzx7UTP8jAiD2riiSwa-PiAP8ZBVGbihm9hzo8xStPaMnwVdllyTyYmjAyIuH9a0AI3OCWQ0qqNz2y8XHd9vdHM7TrKAPfQ6IHdIVUt68\/w640-h480\/20201224_134753.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas day mummy style all saints beaded python skirt black cashmere rollneck sweater pearl studded biker boots\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1658\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEir9TAVum0Vqum9gfJAPgDqadbpIMLp6Lc7U3ljVENtUrNuSmIOJ5Z-vnoMG5HV2Pr5hW242lbIeYtwKYvoLn5D68DFjZo3Pgv_3UBGnHVMU3-auQESIIg4jx5EDBfnMfxkZrn_FvwlDik\/w518-h640\/res_1608818632873.jpg\" width=\"518\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgdO_LPHeAMMsnd_FSIMLhPtU4DIpjrUnenMuTE4qypw_2rfNRr5gRQHHNq1zwx8kOfbQkhpxrsK9v6SJK1sXdjCV8O972ahba-wZVNBT_nzhypcyZ98YNo3NwWPZIRWDCZLgrkgI8B9zc\/s2048\/20201224_134658.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pearl and crystal ear climbers Phillip Jones jewellery mommy fashion Christmas day outfit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgdO_LPHeAMMsnd_FSIMLhPtU4DIpjrUnenMuTE4qypw_2rfNRr5gRQHHNq1zwx8kOfbQkhpxrsK9v6SJK1sXdjCV8O972ahba-wZVNBT_nzhypcyZ98YNo3NwWPZIRWDCZLgrkgI8B9zc\/w480-h640\/20201224_134658.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBlack cashmere turtleneck jumper | Pure Collection\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E'Python' embellished skirt | All Saints\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFleece lined thermal tights | Marks and Spencer\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPearl studded biker boots | Zara\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENatural rough cut diamond pendant | RoseandRabbit @Etsy UK\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPearl and crystal ear climbers | Phillip Jones\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat could be better when you want to stay cosy but also a bit dressed up than the combination of a snuggly knit and a beaded skirt?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI paired this relaxed, super soft plain black cashmere rollneck with a classic - the stunning, heavily beaded 'Python' skirt from All Saints and a pair of warm tights. It felt like the best of comfort and festive sparkle all at once.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn my feet when we popped out, I wore my new (ish) biker boots from Zara. I am obsessed with these.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI adore a clompy boot worn with more delicate, feminine items to give them a bit of bite and I also love the beautiful pearl and black crystal detailing on this pair, which really elevates them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor accessories, I chose this wildly gorgeous rough cut diamond pendant to pick up on the sparkle of the skirt, and a pair of crystal and pearl ear climbers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis outfit was so easy to wear and felt really good. No matter where you are this year and how or with whom you're celebrating, I wish you all the festive joy and hope for a brighter, peaceful New Year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/1315428979202236167\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/mama-style-what-to-wear-on-christmas-day.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1315428979202236167"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1315428979202236167"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/mama-style-what-to-wear-on-christmas-day.html","title":"Mama Style | What To Wear On Christmas Day"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYwM9ICNYrUJtgbWfmcJFZWnZM0_8t-ZX1nmGWxhbraajTDpLchyphenhyphenscjwk9rYMZVH4YuY9IhLLsEB-gNBX7N93Ab79HCTEFNoNoC0HLmHjHvO8uUWAXw0PZ4y18XmFSjy14PsmyJGRyeZE\/s72-c\/Screenshot_20201224-135740_Facetune+2.jpg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-5071573405545568013"},"published":{"$t":"2020-12-21T15:38:00.003+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-01-05T09:11:25.443+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Birchbox Christmas Edition 2020 Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjLuMG5aNnr0Cc077FK6yzct-I2OcAkZWZdGq7E52WFdxWzIlPxRa-AlneCMAExFQCvfk4Ij_xTJYso8qmQ4bVfYqOw7OFy8BYyrw3c3PdXifDdhIIiqcbFac2XNEWyCMMvbd6sKxiIwqc\/s2048\/PSX_20201223_153407.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Birchbox December 2020 Christmas Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1356\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjLuMG5aNnr0Cc077FK6yzct-I2OcAkZWZdGq7E52WFdxWzIlPxRa-AlneCMAExFQCvfk4Ij_xTJYso8qmQ4bVfYqOw7OFy8BYyrw3c3PdXifDdhIIiqcbFac2XNEWyCMMvbd6sKxiIwqc\/s16000\/PSX_20201223_153407.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat have you got planned for your 2020 festivities?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENothing is going to be the same this year, but it's all about looking to the positive and appreciating the little pleasures. That's why the December Birchbox was so welcome when it arrived on my doorstep.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrue, all our Christmas parties have been cancelled or will be happening on Zoom, but this little arrival gave me a touch of that festive spirit. I haven't been a Birchbox subscriber for a long time, but I saw the box spoilers for this edition and had to get in on the action.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis month's treats were presented in this very stylish, forest green quilted velvet zipped pouch. I think it's easily smart enough to use as a little clutch, or a nice makeup bag.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's nicely made and the set would make a really pretty gift for someone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBirchbox Dusky Pink Eyelash Curlers\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNz0WtTrJG4GBJYl__WNbMLsZyns3dWdadaG1RWEdkUKCktGpCIvg5Qo-WxM0-d1ZowvhXoztH0qaSL9wwhu2j9efQnUr0z6xtnpO5Rsw2rJp78TOMmwdSrm3bmGmYuHOnD-MPsRDwiMI\/s2048\/PSX_20201223_153446.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Birchbox Dusky Pink Eyelash Curlers review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNz0WtTrJG4GBJYl__WNbMLsZyns3dWdadaG1RWEdkUKCktGpCIvg5Qo-WxM0-d1ZowvhXoztH0qaSL9wwhu2j9efQnUr0z6xtnpO5Rsw2rJp78TOMmwdSrm3bmGmYuHOnD-MPsRDwiMI\/w640-h480\/PSX_20201223_153446.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to be bright-eyed and beautiful, lash curlers are an absolute must. My eyelashes are absolutely pin-straight, so I love a good pair of curlers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love the rose gold and pink colourway of these, and they feel sturdy and well made. I haven't tried a new pair of lash curlers for ages, so I'm looking forward to testing these out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pretty design will look gorgeous on my dressing table too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEyeko Skinny Liquid Liner\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhCDH0Q0uaJOGzV_llWqph1M6Zjks3vs8V4AT8_1NWLetKjlOO08e6OkfhaWyAaFlcxxLkP2RsGxt258-hqhgZgToXy6FdJYtyQw6_gDwGQYsq7qsEm6IslyK8sCIQ2IGNzmg_YEmlf5J4\/s2048\/PSX_20201223_153431.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Eyeko Skinny Liquid Liner review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1640\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhCDH0Q0uaJOGzV_llWqph1M6Zjks3vs8V4AT8_1NWLetKjlOO08e6OkfhaWyAaFlcxxLkP2RsGxt258-hqhgZgToXy6FdJYtyQw6_gDwGQYsq7qsEm6IslyK8sCIQ2IGNzmg_YEmlf5J4\/w640-h512\/PSX_20201223_153431.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI used to be big into Eyeko when I was a teen. At the time it was a very niche, manga-inspired brand, nothing like how it is today. But they've always been great at eyeliners.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pen style applicator is ideal for getting a precise line, whether you want a tiny enhancement or something more major. This liner also has a fade proof formula to see you from day to night.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQueen of the cat eye, Alexa Chung, also says this is her favourite liner!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EChella La Vie Eyeshadow Palette\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhAr_6_Fc8iFWKl68EwtPgYycnQq5_KwQjoTkOzipFINiRmNa2x3DUYJRHU8V3rdNcR-bjBaAiClQ9WZWtfwkXDBuiKL6M0Z_svATOVPxWuPA5OKTJ4R2rfSdChepps1q1bsRWGXeUrR2M\/s2048\/PSX_20201223_153539.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chella La Vie Eyeshadow Palette review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhAr_6_Fc8iFWKl68EwtPgYycnQq5_KwQjoTkOzipFINiRmNa2x3DUYJRHU8V3rdNcR-bjBaAiClQ9WZWtfwkXDBuiKL6M0Z_svATOVPxWuPA5OKTJ4R2rfSdChepps1q1bsRWGXeUrR2M\/w640-h480\/PSX_20201223_153539.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis cute little quad caught my eye be
2cause the shades are well thought out - there's two high shimmers - a light pearl pink and a stunning yellow gold - and two rich mattes - a dark chocolate colour and an apricot.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are all the shades I would need on a daily basis. A lot of time I get a bit overwhelmed with too much choice and I just want something that is easy to grab - and this would definitely work.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI haven't heard of Chella before, but the shades are gorgeously pigmented. The brand is vegan and cruelty free, which makes it even better and I can see this becoming a daily essential.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELapcos Charcoal Exfoliating \u0026amp; Cleansing Pad\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhyOWwbhEw1SYLpIkTs21X9NmjdANzYt9aXR7RCBDMParwboi3TYZgZhmVDyjSlEFGIV-nXrqz1U4CHIcU06DySsdJT68ogML5FBO24ieqWarqFP7q-gLJr5kgOsbSgWi8mEHm1wA7EHPE\/s2048\/PSX_20201223_153515.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;
2\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lapcos Charcoal Exfoliating \u0026amp; Cleansing Pad review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1563\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhyOWwbhEw1SYLpIkTs21X9NmjdANzYt9aXR7RCBDMParwboi3TYZgZhmVDyjSlEFGIV-nXrqz1U4CHIcU06DySsdJT68ogML5FBO24ieqWarqFP7q-gLJr5kgOsbSgWi8mEHm1wA7EHPE\/w640-h488\/PSX_20201223_153515.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuite a while back, I sacked off makeup removal wipes in favour of Face Halo, which are reusable microfibre cleansing pads.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis takes things a step further by also exfoliating at the same time. It's filled inside with charcoal powder, which is supposed to draw toxins and impurities to the surface.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are also rice and soybean extracts for hydration and anti-aging. I'm looking forward to using this to give my dull winter skin a boost.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPercy \u0026amp; Reed Big, Bold and Beautiful Instant Dry Volumizing Spray\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjbrOsooU7uJU-T5QbqN-Yi4da4xi5O2CzpEHSAapYQpx2O0U0rLiwwTMCrGE7_VTsaNlW05Et1cUAQZfgvR4qxH5nuYZT-PSUOCqzvpaGfTf2VvWYjWtw6aNB6sLbDiwvKyh_3lmbzZC4\/s2048\/PSX_20201223_153458.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Percy \u0026amp; Reed Big, Bold and Beautiful Instant Dry Volumizing Spray review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjbrOsooU7uJU-T5QbqN-Yi4da4xi5O2CzpEHSAapYQpx2O0U0rLiwwTMCrGE7_VTsaNlW05Et1cUAQZfgvR4qxH5nuYZT-PSUOCqzvpaGfTf2VvWYjWtw6aNB6sLbDiwvKyh_3lmbzZC4\/w640-h480\/PSX_20201223_153458.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis one is cheating a bit, because I already use this product and love it. It's such a good root booster for giving your hair that extra push.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have long hair like me and it gets all flat and sad at the roots, a little spray of this freshens and adds volume and texture in one spray.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHumidity, gravity, grease⦠There are so many factors that can make hair less than dazzling, and this spray is a really simple way to sort it all out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love that I now have a mini version for my travels (whenever that's allowed to happen again!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBenetint Love Tint Cheek and Lip Stain\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEieH7EyG_i__P5hgEEJBknLT9DJ0Nfxr4udZ58FlINmhFvVwppOdquejj16i-t1v120yBNUmHzU9tTIvS3X_hUJxVTj_t7tAPc2BHfPBejjHlXMQCrVz9WnMpCKJ3zd1DXHpipj4b28o-I\/s2048\/PSX_20201223_153528.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Benetint Love Tint Cheek and Lip Stain review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEieH7EyG_i__P5hgEEJBknLT9DJ0Nfxr4udZ58FlINmhFvVwppOdquejj16i-t1v120yBNUmHzU9tTIvS3X_hUJxVTj_t7tAPc2BHfPBejjHlXMQCrVz9WnMpCKJ3zd1DXHpipj4b28o-I\/w640-h480\/PSX_20201223_153528.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe original Benetint has been around for so long now, and birthed a million spin-offs and dupes. If you're looking for a low-key, sheer flush that stays put all day, it's definitely a winner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've actually been wanting a tint to get some of that nonchalant French girl beauty look and was looking into buying the Victoria Beckham one, but I'm glad I can try this out first and see if it's a type of product I get on with.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo that is the festive Birchbox, and I'm pretty impressed! A really well thought out selection of products to cheer up this dark bit of the year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/5071573405545568013\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/birchbox-christmas-edition-2020-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5071573405545568013"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5071573405545568013"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/birchbox-christmas-edition-2020-review.html","title":"Birchbox Christmas Edition 2020 Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjLuMG5aNnr0Cc077FK6yzct-I2OcAkZWZdGq7E52WFdxWzIlPxRa-AlneCMAExFQCvfk4Ij_xTJYso8qmQ4bVfYqOw7OFy8BYyrw3c3PdXifDdhIIiqcbFac2XNEWyCMMvbd6sKxiIwqc\/s72-c\/PSX_20201223_153407.jpg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-6566022558546146054"},"published":{"$t":"2020-12-18T21:05:00.017+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-01-05T09:06:48.427+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Festive Slice of Beauty Pie"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhEf9b552YhjDpTvTtkFgDHdeqUm27prFEAzqk4ChR6J7cZv3xqbP38FlVfAJzJGmnC3SwOU1gE6ScI_6wEN9xw_rC0wh7U0yR6Voyvfld_jF6ghlOtV4wu4lN3X-nNLntt83IvqiXeIXs\/s2048\/20201218_145424.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie 2020 new products review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1441\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhEf9b552YhjDpTvTtkFgDHdeqUm27prFEAzqk4ChR6J7cZv3xqbP38FlVfAJzJGmnC3SwOU1gE6ScI_6wEN9xw_rC0wh7U0yR6Voyvfld_jF6ghlOtV4wu4lN3X-nNLntt83IvqiXeIXs\/s16000\/20201218_145424.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnyone else self-gift around Christmas?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey say you have to love yourself before you can love others...and that flimsy justification is really all I need to top up my dressing table - so it was time for a slice of festive Beauty Pie! This really makes it feel like Christmas has come early.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs well as being totally in love with their premium skincare, the makeup offering from Beauty Pie has really impressed me this year. More and more of their products are becoming part of my daily essentials now. Theyâve been busy reformulating a lot of things, and theyâre coming back feeling really luxurious.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, what brought some festive cheer to my doorstep this week?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGingerbread, Almond \u0026amp; Orange Blossom Scented Candle (£19.15 members\/ £50 non-members)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhXMInqnKop_6OBAwGUHMqR7EcaME6YiyXr-ZDWDUYoaBJL5a91KymEkWmeRiQtnCikVfCbMa_Jj4FvbqvNP6HhlLI5IMXlDNoBiKMCbh8TihpiGu_3R9K3e1ZPRO_e9YZpOvN17H9jCiQ\/s2048\/20201217_130530.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Gingerbread, Almond \u0026amp; Orange Blossom Scented Candle review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhXMInqnKop_6OBAwGUHMqR7EcaME6YiyXr-ZDWDUYoaBJL5a91KymEkWmeRiQtnCikVfCbMa_Jj4FvbqvNP6HhlLI5IMXlDNoBiKMCbh8TihpiGu_3R9K3e1ZPRO_e9YZpOvN17H9jCiQ\/w640-h480\/20201217_130530.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWow. Wow. Wow. Talk about a show stopper -\u0026nbsp; on first impressions Iâm blown away. I could smell this large scented candle as soon as I opened the box with my order, and it is absolutely beautiful. Iâm massively into my scented candles and I usually have a few on the go. Theyâre such a great everyday treat, a way to bring a little bit of luxe into your evening and make your home smell beautiful.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe scent is divine, festive and wintery without being too overpowering. It smells of cinnamon, ginger, amaretti cookies and citrus peel, with a soft base of musk. I love the bold copper metallic packaging as well, and at over 8 ounces it's a generous size too. This really does feel like a luxury product, so it's worth the spend.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOne Powder Wonder - Exquisite Light | Luminescent Veil\u0026nbsp;
2 (£6.22 members\/ £30 non-members)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgktcxj0VT9YgRFkmhM1owyIgoBAKMzI7YHdI59evMKfrVKFl8qEm6D8Eu59TnFJ-6Xx7WkZI8kYA_7dv5ktvrNdu1axm9V0-w02EB8mGE3CoivSNG0QDKX32vBTgkQElWl1L7aGS0hj1s\/s2048\/20201217_130444.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie One Powder Wonder - Exquisite Light Luminescent Veil review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgktcxj0VT9YgRFkmhM1owyIgoBAKMzI7YHdI59evMKfrVKFl8qEm6D8Eu59TnFJ-6Xx7WkZI8kYA_7dv5ktvrNdu1axm9V0-w02EB8mGE3CoivSNG0QDKX32vBTgkQElWl1L7aGS0hj1s\/w640-h480\/20201217_130444.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve been not-so-patiently waiting for this to come back in for a while! It's had sort of mixed reviews\u0026nbsp; in the Beauty Pie community, but I adore this powder, it's one of my canât live without items now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA very soft, light blurring âfilter in a compactâ that gives a perfect airbrushed finish, the formula contains HD Filler Complex to mask fine lines and Bioferment to protect skin from environmental pollution. It seems a little less âshimmeryâ since they reformulated it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps it's just me wanting to live life as a disco ball but I was okay with the original! I do love the classier black metal packaging as opposed to the plastic compact it used to come in, it feels much more premium. Definitely something I have on repeat order.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESuperluminous Under Eye Genius\u0026nbsp; - Light\/Medium (members £7.35\/ non-members £20)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEicTDt8LW4U27I7q1s1WokclbFROdiL3KnNkcIbw7KHZjIYe1Uml8QuXHc2uRbhybUIDw28NeEbfOBYl2MSIO_eXRYWSDbd-uLQ0KuEcjF80puEWMg4ovot2kaNxfoWNFVdvx_csKmIgr8\/s2048\/20201217_130855.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Superluminous Under Eye Genius - Light\/Medium review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEicTDt8LW4U27I7q1s1WokclbFROdiL3KnNkcIbw7KHZjIYe1Uml8QuXHc2uRbhybUIDw28NeEbfOBYl2MSIO_eXRYWSDbd-uLQ0KuEcjF80puEWMg4ovot2kaNxfoWNFVdvx_csKmIgr8\/w640-h480\/20201217_130855.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAT LAST!!!!!! After missing out on this on the first launch, I have been waiting, and waiting and waiiiiiiting for this to come back. I was refreshing the page everyday at one point (no, YOUâRE obsessed.). I ordered a couple because I have a feeling Iâm going to love it, I really struggle with my under eye area so Iâm hoping that this will finally make me look like Iâve had eight hours sleep (with two kids under five actual sleep is, of course, out of the question).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis product is described as âunderwear for dark circlesâ and is designed to be worn underneath regular concealers. The formula has Essential Fatty Acids to help moisturize and smooth out fine lines, linoleic acid and Vitamin E to help repair the delicate skin barriers and anti-fatigue brightening Micro-Pearls that help to scatter light and give a filtered appearance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm so excited to try it after waiting so long for it to come back into stock.\u
2003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESuperbrow Angled Shaping Pencil - Perfect Brown (members £8.29\/ non-members £25)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiAnXdZHAjCvVeYG0TqsX-yfCNaivxOBCDtqzl3BytqDnQXvcPuqeggjaljnjoEWn5bZknEwlr4TR4gAtchnlcWUQXuYeB5dfykNXBS1Q7qeGcfiwI4UAbBvCfMyN6nyD-trFPVNKVLdFM\/s2048\/20201217_131001.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Superbrow Angled Shaping Pencil Perfect Brown - review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiAnXdZHAjCvVeYG0TqsX-yfCNaivxOBCDtqzl3BytqDnQXvcPuqeggjaljnjoEWn5bZknEwlr4TR4gAtchnlcWUQXuYeB5dfykNXBS1Q7qeGcfiwI4UAbBvCfMyN6nyD-trFPVNKVLdFM\/w640-h480\/20201217_131001.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI first tried this in my last order when it was newly launched and it's immediately become a must have. I think it's the best brow pencil Iâve ever used (firmly bumping my previous favourite from IT Cosmetics off the top spot).\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThereâs an angled, triangular shaping nib thatâs so easy to use and a spoolie on the other end, and it is such a great realistic colour and really easy to use - plus when it goes on it's waterproof and budge-proof.So I got two because I canât be without.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore and more of my ride or die make-up items are BP these days, which is brilliant because when I first joined I was alllll about the skincare and didnât like the makeup very much. Oh how times have changed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWondergel Longwear Lip Liner - Rummy Pink (members £3.81\/ non-members £15)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh3yrv4lPsfFpPDAsQxw1EtW0TVCoqb5EzbhbBD_ZVkXK5bZEc_VGq-iERX1XF6IW_j2KFyyPw8zM04fax-SOxo6hm6Plf2ZCC2rraVdSjLXiBfTTXPUzEWc4T3QdZXIowOgLHjyhyr4vY\/s2048\/20201217_130620.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Wondergel Longwear Lip Liner Rummy Pink review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh3yrv4lPsfFpPDAsQxw1EtW0TVCoqb5EzbhbBD_ZVkXK5bZEc_VGq-iERX1XF6IW_j2KFyyPw8zM04fax-SOxo6hm6Plf2ZCC2rraVdSjLXiBfTTXPUzEWc4T3QdZXIowOgLHjyhyr4vY\/w640-h480\/20201217_130620.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJoQchaYCas1wEXIwrmmXH6FvIg4UZJA_2gU8f_DrAxPnhxbHhudPGSEYMCs8secaGttzAKeFx-D8GfySiDmc47BRHdiJMvC0tazUUtTB-Pho4wHJep5S384LatqnLw1fDhkKF9E_2r9Y\/s2048\/20201217_130750.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Wondergel Longwear Lip Liner Rummy Pink Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Pillow Talk dupe\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1830\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJoQchaYCas1wEXIwrmmXH6FvIg4UZJA_2gU8f_DrAxPnhxbHhudPGSEYMCs8secaGttzAKeFx-D8GfySiDmc47BRHdiJMvC0tazUUtTB-Pho4wHJep5S384LatqnLw1fDhkKF9E_2r9Y\/w640-h572\/20201217_130750.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPae9UlL74RF
2dkdqdWn_p7LG48MU-AURCQecAxp96WOwRh5sZE_u6D925Zx1_qKifNjycbRdD6rt9NRQcSOQZvGRSFh4KakBRR9ATbGIxM-uvrygtld7n8nB_lXQkZvdMhUCjg-UMwqOY\/s2048\/PSX_20201217_140349.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Wondergel Longwear Lip Liner - Rummy Pink vs Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Pillow Talk dupe swatches\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPae9UlL74RFdkdqdWn_p7LG48MU-AURCQecAxp96WOwRh5sZE_u6D925Zx1_qKifNjycbRdD6rt9NRQcSOQZvGRSFh4KakBRR9ATbGIxM-uvrygtld7n8nB_lXQkZvdMhUCjg-UMwqOY\/w480-h640\/PSX_20201217_140349.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI ordered this as someone said it was a dupe for Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in âPillow Talkâ, which is a very pricey makeup addiction to have. I can confirm it's a great match colour-wise -\u0026nbsp; my pictures show both together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Pillow Talk is a tiiiiny bit darker and ever so slightly more mauve-toned, but it's so close. Exciting!!!! As for how this lipliner is, itâs super creamy, really pigmented and lasts beautifully. The texture means that it's easy to wear it on itâs own all over the lips as well as just using it as a liner.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWondercolour Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick - Teddy Bare (x2), Chocco, Velveteena, Wild Violet -\u0026nbsp; (£5.11 members\/ £22.00 non-members)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgeLCZQlwhdWtT32oa_w9HmNY2aoSUG3XflY8qpHpOGUXtxRwq8hczCCgJ3ZmB5BrFJy_lqSO24XwnkoTRHv0lD-6FFoABPoww7JS75ATs6BaWSm2Pt-gNVTQ7wY3GvWZvfVwus9QHNXl4\/s2048\/20201217_131223.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Wondercolour Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick - Teddy Bare Chocco, Velveteena, Wild Violet\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgeLCZQlwhdWtT32oa_w9HmNY2aoSUG3XflY8qpHpOGUXtxRwq8hczCCgJ3ZmB5BrFJy_lqSO24XwnkoTRHv0lD-6FFoABPoww7JS75ATs6BaWSm2Pt-gNVTQ7wY3GvWZvfVwus9QHNXl4\/w640-h480\/20201217_131223.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhkilZE8WaeXVSU7s3aXdLeS_-KdIqDpPQtTKW2il7gQoLBWXYFVLoSVUcyfZjB6c4zKuVY-2kfp-KErbGqpmikyz-A0KnLjdnzY1cHtX8sj9iaUUzB5UflRLoBIp5yHvYtCiKyg-KdWso\/s2048\/PSX_20201217_135728.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Wonder Colour Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick swatches Teddy Bare, Chocco, Velveteena, Wild Violet\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhkilZE8WaeXVSU7s3aXdLeS_-KdIqDpPQtTKW2il7gQoLBWXYFVLoSVUcyfZjB6c4zKuVY-2kfp-KErbGqpmikyz-A0KnLjdnzY1cHtX8sj9iaUUzB5UflRLoBIp5yHvYtCiKyg-KdWso\/w640-h480\/PSX_20201217_135728.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese creamy, blendable shadow sticks are one of my favourite things from Beauty Pie, so I wanted to try some new shades. They are so much better since they were all reformulated, the colours seem more vibrant, and the metal tubing they come in is much higher-end than the old plastic casing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EâTeddy Bareâ, a cool toned matte mid-brown,\u0026nbsp; I use as a contour stick every single day so I generally order two each time (another BP item I canât stand being without!). Itâs so quick and easy to work with - I just draw it on and use a flat foundation brush to diffuse the colour. The texture is very blendable and it really stays put, while the cool taupe shade is perfect for creating believable shadow and contour where you want it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI havenât tried the other shades before. âChoccoâ is a very deep, rich matte dark brown,\u0026nbsp; and would be perfect for doing a smokey cat eye look. âVelveteenaâ knocked my socks off,\u0026nbsp; it's a beautiful pinkish-lilac metallic shimmer and definitely a new favourite. It will look amazing with amber eyes (or green). âWild Violetâ, a purplish toned bronze metallic -is also super pretty.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiRdBM0gBekS8O4T2TceaFO-RN6eP-b8e8y8S_5bKv8FgZDf3moyZ0gjszFjb5itA2kJL1tGiOuUbE4WqhpzsSxZgMJ29QZt7zvZRZ3P8-JvsJVrDG6Fn36qV7qYR8O1ZazXLdgiWmfp24\/s2048\/20201217_130355.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie new products Christmas 2020 review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiRdBM0gBekS8O4T2TceaFO-RN6eP-b8e8y8S_5bKv8FgZDf3moyZ0gjszFjb5itA2kJL1tGiOuUbE4WqhpzsSxZgMJ29QZt7zvZRZ3P8-JvsJVrDG6Fn36qV7qYR8O1ZazXLdgiWmfp24\/w640-h480\/20201217_130355.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo happy with this little lot. Iâve been a little frustrated this year as a Beauty Pie member because they have had unbelievable amounts of stock issues -\u0026nbsp; it felt like a lot more than other companies also dealing with the pandemic issues -\u0026nbsp; but these products have reminded me why I love them so much.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI still find it great value as a member, the products are beautiful and the quality of everything is improving all the time. So many of my absolute must-haves are from Beauty Pie now and I love all the new discoveries!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/6566022558546146054\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/a-festive-slice-of-beauty-pie.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6566022558546146054"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6566022558546146054"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/a-festive-slice-of-beauty-pie.html","title":"A Festive Slice of Beauty Pie"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhEf9b552YhjDpTvTtkFgDHdeqUm27prFEAzqk4ChR6J7cZv3xqbP38FlVfAJzJGmnC3SwOU1gE6ScI_6wEN9xw_rC0wh7U0yR6Voyvfld_jF6ghlOtV4wu4lN3X-nNLntt83IvqiXeIXs\/s72-c\/20201218_145424.jpg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-8369979707318098265"},"published":{"$t":"2020-12-17T15:51:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-01-03T19:51:27.999+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"FabFitFun Box Winter 2020"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6L8pPDBWdqyv8lsfKAUI8az3my1NwvU3o8rV8_riLj70mpCKGmOl1pXokYuSLAjsCGCYqJfCH-aa8-J3VRsyfrQCXMHBBdCcqHDzdnMdnpHZoqPTgLs9PEI6mj7TjzNjEwxGxb-NWOK4\/s2048\/PSX_20210103_155328.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"FabFitFun Winter 2020 Box Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1769\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6L8pPDBWdqyv8lsfKAUI8az3my1NwvU3o8rV8_riLj70mpCKGmOl1pXokYuSLAjsCGCYqJfCH-aa8-J3VRsyfrQCXMHBBdCcqHDzdnMdnpHZoqPTgLs9PEI6mj7TjzNjEwxGxb-NWOK4\/s16000\/PSX_20210103_155328.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlthough it seems as if hardly any time has gone by since the last FabFitFun box came winding it's way across the Atlantic, just before Christmas the Winter box arrived.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is one of my favourite sub boxes I've ever tried - you get a great mix of homewares, beauty, fitness things and accessories, the brands are generally high quality, and because it comes from the US, there are usually a few items that I haven't already tried or that are harder to get hold of here in the UK.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a fun little splurge that always brightens my day when it arrives. The box is a mix of some items you select and others that are a surprise. So what was in my winter 2020 FabFitFun box?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EKate Spade New York Rise \u0026amp; Shine Stud Earrings ($68)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh2X_RQoj99vOPMxXeJRIkua2VsBvjz4nyPphmD_-vX5_N9QfL_00msNHQYvaL5zuMF-FrBMOJRu6lsYj8PRC0IFv_nnHHTZTkAsCeTqUNXAdwcoMS0WT0bRKKHa2-zT3QH7cww_-EeJ6M\/s2048\/PSX_20210103_155550.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kate Spade New York Rise \u0026amp; Shine Stud Earrings review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh2X_RQoj99vOPMxXeJRIkua2VsBvjz4nyPphmD_-vX5_N9QfL_00msNHQYvaL5zuMF-FrBMOJRu6lsYj8PRC0IFv_nnHHTZTkAsCeTqUNXAdwcoMS0WT0bRKKHa2-zT3QH7cww_-EeJ6M\/w640-h480\/PSX_20210103_155550.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI couldn't hit 'select' fast enough when I saw these beauties. I'm a huge fan of Kate Spade anyway, and you literally can't go wrong with these classic stud earrings - one pair of simulated pearls and one faceted cubic zirconia, both in gold plated settings. I knew they would be great quality from Kate Spade, and I even love the little pink and green drawstring bag they come in. It's exactly the kind of thing I would buy, so I'm very pleased to receive it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELilly Pulitzer Ceramic Mugs ($42)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_V8PTyc6djIo_w7CvEoBkmrfCoDV2WHWdp1t0Nr7TBNBtqz3AQvNKvRYQSq8-hG4Tb8Eocxw3UgbmfNzsnx4I8r_GxkQwNs3AmEvavdWBdLsVBuaZMGybLC9B3XGU1YgU2z_WzRJS65I\/s2048\/PSX_20210103_155404.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lilly Pulitzer Ceramic Mugs review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1424\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_V8PTyc6djIo_w7CvEoBkmrfCoDV2WHWdp1t0Nr7TBNBtqz3AQvNKvRYQSq8-hG4Tb8Eocxw3UgbmfNzsnx4I8r_GxkQwNs3AmEvavdWBdLsVBuaZMGybLC9B3XGU1YgU2z_WzRJS65I\/w640-h444\/PSX_20210103_155404.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother item I was over the moon with - these absolutely stunning mugs. I like the larger size (perhaps I'm just greedy but there's never enough tea or coffee, I pretty much need an IV of hot drinks in the winter!) and the design is so beautiful. These are probably my favourite item in the box, along with the Kate Spade earrings, and I've used them a lot since they came. Lilly Pulitzer, I think, is a well known brand in North America but you can't really get it here in the UK easily, so it's cool to have something a bit different too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELele Sadoughi Maroon Velvet Headband ($49)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaPECM5TQ8DWrvZa4T0smRZgBOw4NU4REIGk_LmJp1kHCM7a3m3PkB5Leq6QBYW3NCvTeLDWvBduSToiC2OemTsY7uMtAC1UMxeZNpF8vDQIFhQ-xupGyXx4Kxf5o9trDI0XPCJREFI8E\/s2048\/PSX_20210103_155607.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lele Sadoughi Maroon Velvet Headband review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaPECM5TQ8DWrvZa4T0smRZgBOw4NU4REIGk_LmJp1kHCM7a3m3PkB5Leq6QBYW3NCvTeLDWvBduSToiC2OemTsY7uMtAC1UMxeZNpF8vDQIFhQ-xupGyXx4Kxf5o9trDI0XPCJREFI8E\/w640-h480\/PSX_20210103_155607.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo Lele Sadoughi is a label whose headgear I often see in the fashion magazines, but quite frankly I wouldn't pay those kind of prices for a headband! All the Insta-famous folk seem to wear them, so I'm glad to have this and feel a tiny bit cooler. Lord knows I love a headband - it's a lazy way to add something to a plain outfit, and the maroon velvet fabric is perfect for the festive season (and hiding my roots on those Zoom calls!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETULA Skincare Rose Glow \u0026amp; Get It Cooling and Brightening Eye Balm ($30)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqOYhDuQhC1Tj9nLVzjJcyMmUa9zX7BuG4TuzVo48TyXamHO0UksPTtCigb3AgRKm5MTfdcg2hLFj6ZtYQe_b6Owq7N0uGVn3IHw2iZlkswy-vc4iKN5eVWFHyTy5gC3sxdqeunvpQoWM\/s2048\/PSX_20210103_155505.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"TULA Skincare Rose Glow \u0026amp; Get It Cooling and Brightening Eye Balm review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqOYhDuQhC1Tj9nLVzjJcyMmUa9zX7BuG4TuzVo48TyXamHO0UksPTtCigb3AgRKm5MTfdcg2hLFj6ZtYQe_b6Owq7N0uGVn3IHw2iZlkswy-vc4iKN5eVWFHyTy5gC3sxdqeunvpQoWM\/w640-h480\/PSX_20210103_155505.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI don't know how many times I've said it, but my undereye area is definitely an ongoing battle for me. Lines, shadows, puffiness, bags - you name it, I've got it! So I'm always keen to try anything new that promises to tackle any of those issues. This is a hydrating, cooling balm that uses hyaluronic acid to plump and smooth lines. It also features a blend of superfoods and probiotics like bag-reducing caffeine, so
2othing aloe and glow-boosting watermelon, plus rosehip oil which has an anti-aging effect. The balm is in a handy stick and can be easily popped on first thing in the morning or while on the go. It seems like the perfect thing to rehydrate eyes when you're out and about or at the office.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEpare Cutting Boards ($19.95)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSLXogCkEBNBw4hTznct4QCMHLVbsdFoh64PQyyzNKplxT9_PlyKYhvLXG4bGTHkS2fm8TjziRt5mbEEwH-A2uIM-C5rFU8tkdqe5t5JHpz6Nm3Ffkw3sIUySlRTN1WUEQnfnkJnN3iAs\/s2048\/PSX_20210103_155347.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Epare Cutting Boards review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1435\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSLXogCkEBNBw4hTznct4QCMHLVbsdFoh64PQyyzNKplxT9_PlyKYhvLXG4bGTHkS2fm8TjziRt5mbEEwH-A2uIM-C5rFU8tkdqe5t5JHpz6Nm3Ffkw3sIUySlRTN1WUEQnfnkJnN3iAs\/w640-h448\/PSX_20210103_155347.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo me, this wasn't a brilliant item. The chopping boards are made of thin plastic and nowhere near as good quality as the Joseph Joseph ones I already have. They are colour coded so that you don't mix up raw meat, fish, vegetables etc. I was going to gift or donate these but my husband thought it might be useful to keep them so they're now stashed in a kitchen drawer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EB-Low The Belt Croc Card Case ($35)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjCqAGheF4zWINvGAkRT6eggbr76yjQ2Xv0AdHpLfRlk6JrU_iR0QWTPH6jiNrYVGd0hP6KtYJL-x2lC_fSmIP5jLyl3K-ELSsmqhxzqVTHr9i_0I_VfLpadiHzuhyK0d7Hr0n62iFSffQ\/s2048\/PSX_20210103_155526.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"B-Low The Belt Croc Card Case review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjCqAGheF4zWINvGAkRT6eggbr76yjQ2Xv0AdHpLfRlk6JrU_iR0QWTPH6jiNrYVGd0hP6KtYJL-x2lC_fSmIP5jLyl3K-ELSsmqhxzqVTHr9i_0I_VfLpadiHzuhyK0d7Hr0n62iFSffQ\/w640-h480\/PSX_20210103_155526.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWomen fall into two camps when it comes to their purses. There are those who like a huge purse, full of slots for cards, heaving with change and old receipts. I don't understand those women. Then you have my tribe, who barely ever deal in cash, want everything to be digital and don't keep receipts most of the time. I much prefer a chic little card wallet to a huge, bulky purse any day. But I already have one I absolutely love that I picked up in a Paul Smith sale years ago, and I won't be replacing it with this. Red is really my least favourite colour as well. So I'll either re-sell or gift this item.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAesthetica Liquid Eyeliner ($21)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjW3mIs0LWp428Xa1FwADjRuh7RdrRdbFj3nDqZtQKIBEKEHGfjMwJogdwZXgzaH4DvY8dgLVdnLSdGAxkxKT43oPPCYMl7QMYmLAVXucKkbj8bY7qEF7dilTZnPAe7WItnIL7mp0Fhz6g\/s2048\/PSX_20210103_155447.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Aesthetica Liquid Eyeliner review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjW3mIs0LWp428Xa1FwADjRuh7RdrRdbFj3nDqZtQKIBEKEHGfjMwJogdwZXgzaH4DvY8dgLVdnLSdGAxkxKT43oPPCYMl7QMYmLAVXucKkbj8bY7qEF7dilTZnPAe7WItnIL7mp0Fhz6g\/w640-h480\/PSX_20210103_155447.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis item is a bit of a miss. I'm super fussy about eyeliners, mainly because I have tried so many that are hard to use or make a mess. I know which ones I prefer and I buy them again and again. They tend to be the felt-tip style ones, and I have a fair few in my 'spares' drawer waiting to be used anyway as a lot of sub boxes seem to send them. I only got a Stila one in the Fall FFF box as well. So this is one to gift or sell on.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDaily Concepts Daily Facial Dry Brush ($20)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZP2d3e2-gs4mb43BrRUe1G5qt3Sz8dQM5BXC9VlX-Ty8_fjSbuB36i-suNoUCBJsrAdRiITlgaykMolEWa-Hf38myCvZmREtK-sG9oNl5dpuKLUqtno11cg7bgHZGbF45XWeCxjwn2JQ\/s2048\/PSX_20210103_155433.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Daily Concepts Daily Facial Dry Brush review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZP2d3e2-gs4mb43BrRUe1G5qt3Sz8dQM5BXC9VlX-Ty8_fjSbuB36i-suNoUCBJsrAdRiITlgaykMolEWa-Hf38myCvZmREtK-sG9oNl5dpuKLUqtno11cg7bgHZGbF45XWeCxjwn2JQ\/w640-h480\/PSX_20210103_155433.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've heard of dry brushing to increase circulation and help to treat cellulite on the body, but I've actually never come across dry brushing for the face before. Apparently, the bristles are much softer than those on a body brush, and using it prior to applying your skincare products helps to drain the lymph nodes, reduce morning puffiness, increases your circulation for a healthy glow, sweeps away dead skin cells that otherwise block the absorption of all those lovely serums and creams, and leaves everything soft. It's not necessarily something I would have chosen for myself, but now that I've looked at it, I'm really interested and can't wait to try it out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAnother great box from FabFitFun. If you feel like you need a bit of pampering and fun ( and who doesn't at this time of year?) it's a brilliant treat.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/8369979707318098265\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/fabfitfun-box-winter-2020.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/8369979707318098265"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/8369979707318098265"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/fabfitfun-box-winter-2020.html","title":"FabFitFun Box Winter 2020"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6L8pPDBWdqyv8lsfKAUI8az3my1NwvU3o8rV8_riLj70mpCKGmOl1pXokYuSLAjsCGCYqJfCH-aa8-J3VRsyfrQCXMHBBdCcqHDzdnMdnpHZoqPTgLs9PEI6mj7TjzNjEwxGxb-NWOK4\/s
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While older children may be quite content to do their own thing for at least part of the day, it can get harder when you have small children. So finding ideas for\u0026nbsp; fun things that you can do to keep your kids entertained while they are stuck inside is absolutely vital.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFamily Games Tournament\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the things that can be a nice tradition to start is the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/playtivities.com\/20-family-game-night-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efamily games tournament\u003C\/a\u003E. There are a couple of ways to handle this. The first is that you can pick one game, split into teams and play a couple of rounds of the same game. Or, you can pick a number of games and see which team wins the most out of all of these. It gives some friendly competition to the games, prompting you to do your best so that you can win. You also get to spend a lovely evening away from tv screens and tablets with your family.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you do it the first way, then you can set a night every week where you want to do this, and then do a new game every week. At least you know that there is one evening per week sorted! It can be something that your family looks forward to every week, and you can even crown reigning champions and so on. Itâs such a fun way to play games within your family.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrlK7TKhs3bZ2CE4TMU5UJkJgRzvp5iJiCw6oALJYi9jaMf76vpR5ZMMUyAHFi_KacpCPnUOP8UnY6U6ItuefyuS3M-oKWObopwJy70l-l_sP5kMX-maQ_qMqHo4PylpCWEsAVPIwmWrk\/s1300\/pexels-photo-3933241.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"crafting activities for children during lockdown\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1300\" data-original-width=\"867\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrlK7TKhs3bZ2CE4TMU5UJkJgRzvp5iJiCw6oALJYi9jaMf76vpR5ZMMUyAHFi_KacpCPnUOP8UnY6U6ItuefyuS3M-oKWObopwJy70l-l_sP5kMX-maQ_qMqHo4PylpCWEsAVPIwmWrk\/w426-h640\/pexels-photo-3933241.jpeg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGet Crafty\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother thing that you can do is arts and crafts. This is a sure-fire way to occupy quite a large part of the day, especially when youâve got children who are different ages. This is something that they can all do together if they want to.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, your children also might not be very creative, in which case this wonât be the best option for you to consider. But, if your children are creative, then you want to get as much stuff as you can for them to experiment with. Get all different types of materials such as tissue paper, normal paper, card, felt tip pens, markers, pipe cleaners, stickers, plastic shapes, foam shapes, etc. You also should get something so that all the pieces can be stuck together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking on a site such as \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gluegunsdirect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGlue Guns Direct\u003C\/a\u003E can make sure you have all the supplies you need, but just make sure you keep this out of reach of little children.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERedecorate Their Bedroom\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomething else that you should consider is letting your children \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2018\/04\/toddler-bedroom-makeover-house-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eredecorate their bedroom\u003C\/a\u003E. Making a change doesn't have to be expensive - there are lots of little touches that can be added to let them feel like they have personalized their space. It will make the children happy, and
2you have them focused on something, at least for a little while. Let them know that they have a budget, and give them all the same budget to spend. Give them catalogs and things like this to browse through, and let them pick out what they want. If it is within the price range that you have given them, then let them have it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf things start to get too expensive, all you have to do is talk to them. Keep communicating throughout this process. Trust us when we say that they are going to be excited about it, so thereâs no telling how much endless chatter youâre going to hear about it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGet Online\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, if things get a little bit overwhelming or you need a break, just give them YouTube or Netflix and put \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2016\/10\/21\/health\/screen-time-media-rules-children-aap\/index.html#:~:text=The%20academy%20recommends%20that%20for,are%20most%20vulnerable%20to%20screens.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esomething on for them to watch\u003C\/a\u003E. Donât feel guilty about this, too many parents do these days. Itâs normal for kids to want to do this, so just let them enjoy it for a little while. A lot of the content you can give them is actually fairly educational - teaching them about numbers, spelling or the world around them, They donât need to be active twenty-four hours per day to be healthy, so just take a breath.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the fun things that you can do with your kids so that they are entertained while they are stuck inside. Take this advice, and there will always be something for them to do for the foreseeable future. Have fun with your kids at home!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/3541763720496440880\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/fun-activities-to-keep-your-children.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/3541763720496440880"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/3541763720496440880"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/fun-activities-to-keep-your-children.html","title":"Fun Activities To Keep Your Children Smiling In Lockdown 2.0"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjyrjfqEX_cQbjPtbiJkizTWdOATt9nzxpEffohDi2YDnDkoAFlWK9IEWn2CogBJ0qP3tfN71yryHAulBAORq22mgbfGqAI-NtCMqJ0pfr6Xb-YAtVUgHwOHqQOfjgKjTPjLEaoO-gkk9U\/s72-c\/pexels-photo-276690.jpeg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-6802482196960631577"},"published":{"$t":"2020-12-14T14:37:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-12-14T14:37:21.821+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Top Ten Ideas For Choosing A New Family Car"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnjhu5xEu5pewJpZPwM32gqa4wMd3QHqFDckJGU-MM7RhnAs-md_52Ml34t50fqysMGfmJgHCq1Vszv9t-qA9UGSNLzu6-cRaTSDCkwI4IslL5AcuCso-KMs04dixY9s2yX26-hWYWHlc\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" data-original-height=\"667\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnjhu5xEu5pewJpZPwM32gqa4wMd3QHqFDckJGU-MM7RhnAs-md_52Ml34t50fqysMGfmJgHCq1Vszv9t-qA9UGSNLzu6-cRaTSDCkwI4IslL5AcuCso-KMs04dixY9s2yX26-hWYWHlc\/\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgFFsKZqsnKyT-bVG9b6BNwnrpk3sHDpLGgFFRSKKQX7dOvG-GIdVNue9NFYrdfTOJOz2bsi7__RoNlLSN27C5l5IT5kEjiRxuGEOwmLAtha8vJN2OS6kx-i_3OabTZrj7NWz3UQ1_8Stc\/s1880\/mercedes-aclass-grille.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;
2\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"mercedes how to choose a family car\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1253\" data-original-width=\"1880\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgFFsKZqsnKyT-bVG9b6BNwnrpk3sHDpLGgFFRSKKQX7dOvG-GIdVNue9NFYrdfTOJOz2bsi7__RoNlLSN27C5l5IT5kEjiRxuGEOwmLAtha8vJN2OS6kx-i_3OabTZrj7NWz3UQ1_8Stc\/s16000\/mercedes-aclass-grille.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAre you thinking of a new vehicle in 2021? I know I've definitely outgrown my BMM 1 Series, and I'm looking for a family car that will have more room for the kids and the dog we want to get.\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChoosing a new car for your\u0026nbsp; family can be a bit overwhelming and lead you down a rabbit hole of features, safety ratings and economic efficiency your car must-have. If you are finding choosing a new car challenging. doing some research and being clear on what you need is important. The following are hot favourites for a reason.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVauxhall Grandland X\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot only is the Vauxhall Grandland X nice to look at, but it also has several features that would be great for your family car such as:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAmple boot space\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdvanced park assist\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHeated seats\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHands-free power tailgate\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHybrid\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis car has plenty of good features that will benefit your family. But is it the right fit for you?\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drivevauxhall.co.uk\/news\/is-the-vauxhall-grandland-x-a-4x4\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFind out more if the Grandland X is a Vauxhall 4x4 or SUV?\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVolkswagen Golf\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA popular choice among families, the Volkswagen Golf is a great drive. It boasts an ergonomic engine and is spacious, allowing plenty of room to sit comfortably and take full advantage of the bigger boot, which you definitely need when you have children.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EToyota Corolla\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToyota brought out the new Corolla this year and we are so glad they did. It is slightly smaller than the other cars suggested but definitely looks the par. The Toyota corolla benefits feature such as:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELow squint lights\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPowerful 2.0-litre engine\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESmart Navigation\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVoice recognition\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFront and Rear Sensors.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFord Focus\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother popular choice, the for focus being voted best family car of 2020. This car is great to look at but also generous with space, a 5-star safety rating and reliable. The price tag is too bad either.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESkoda Kodiaq\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Skoda Kodiaq is a great crossover family car. Avoid the sporting models when looking at Skoda Kodiaq and focus on the four-wheel drives. These are practical and we recommend opting for the 7 seats for the extra room.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EKia E-Niro\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen Kia E-Niro is a great c
2ar, if you are looking for a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hybrid_vehicle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehybrid\u003C\/a\u003E then this car is for you. It is self-charging and 17â wheels. The interior benefits from leather seats, a 10.25-inch touch screen that allows you to connect your phone and has Apple car play and Android Auto.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPeugeot 3008\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Peugeot 3008 is a good runner and is practical for families. It is spacious enough to accommodate your growing families, so teenagers wonât be tightly seated in the back. Upfront it features an 8â touchscreen and has received 5 safety stars from Euro NCAP.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHyundai Iqonic\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENamed the best electric family car we can see why. It is cheap to run and enjoyable to drive. It boasts the following features:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E60:40 split between seats and boot.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E7â digital drivers display\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E10.25 touchscreen infotainment system\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEco-driving assistant system\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVoice recognition\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECruise control\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERear parking assistance\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMercedes A-Class\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mercedes-benz.co.uk\/passengercars\/mercedes-benz-cars\/models\/a-class\/hatchback-w177\/explore.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esophisticated car\u003C\/a\u003E will make you feel like the bee's knees. It offers great technology and a wide choice of engine options. It is a reliable and easy to drive car but comes with an investment price tag.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, do you choose to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/11\/can-you-lead-more-luxurious-life.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eopt for a luxury vehicle\u003C\/a\u003E or concentrate your budget elsewhere and go for a lower-key model? I'll let you know how we get on in our search for a new family car!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/6802482196960631577\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/top-ten-ideas-for-choosing-new-family.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6802482196960631577"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6802482196960631577"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/top-ten-ideas-for-choosing-new-family.html","title":"Top Ten Ideas For Choosing A New Family Car"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnjhu5xEu5pewJpZPwM32gqa4wMd3QHqFDckJGU-MM7RhnAs-md_52Ml34t50fqysMGfmJgHCq1Vszv9t-qA9UGSNLzu6-cRaTSDCkwI4IslL5AcuCso-KMs04dixY9s2yX26-hWYWHlc\/s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-6386066061607358931"},"published":{"$t":"2020-12-01T21:46:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-12-11T22:14:50.618+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Shut In Style | Stealing That French Girl Magic"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQdTwhCDQA7Ao_OXrXmuOfHE7kD2UIusJN1Bmyd4GGarZR1_AO_1WIw74h1ARK_FgzOiBeEJsNVD6LUYTLp7lBUxvR89MfYnk_hvFHtt7tSE4jIhMcOGGZ_XIsCzG7nNGnKap4iEYELos\/s2048\/6_20200831_125027.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1302\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQdTwhCDQA7Ao_OXrXmuOfHE7kD2UIusJN1Bmyd4GGarZR1_AO_1WIw74h1ARK_FgzOiBeEJsNVD6LUYTLp7lBUxvR89MfYnk_hvFHtt7tSE4jIhMcOGGZ_XIsCzG7nNGnKap4iEYELos\/s16000\/6_20200831_125027.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIâve written a lot in the past about the concept of âFrench girl chicâ. That idea of a simple, classic style that manages to combine timelessness with something just a tiny bit edgy and âje ne sais quoisâ.\u
20026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJudging from the many millions of search results, books and articles out there on âhow to get french girl styleâ it's a subject that holds enduring fascination for many of us.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo when, in between the patches of stricter lockdown, we were able to escape for a very rare weekend away in Cheshire and The Mere Hotel to celebrate our ninth wedding anniversary, I brought my French girl A-game when it came to finding the perfect outfit.\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhp5ac6BD4DM6jxmeYnfl3npACtTUwfPLQ4pBC_f8fLPkOkRJZDZbWz4vatSlT1y6VpvdH77Un32W1jGaEIbik7-dDtPCx-MrdE7od-BJYTs_ronowF9YWuP_HIURCxfAkCbI4zA4vwNd4\/s2048\/5_20200831_125007.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBlack lace panel lightweight sweater | Whistles\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBlack leather trimmed blazer | Mulberry\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERaw-hem straight cut jeans | Topshop\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELeopard print ankle boots | Dune\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAcrylic tortoiseshell and gold link necklace | Oliver Bonas\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWallet On Chain bag | Chanel\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EâLibreâ sunglasses in âBlack Smokeâ | Quay Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOkay, okay, so technically the only thing really French about this outfit is the bag...but itâs all about that âesprit de Parisienneâ, surely?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETaking inspiration from my major fashion icons - most of whom happen to be Gallic - I pulled together an outfit that played on some of the best traditions of French girl style. (My family are originally French on my maternal side, so Iâm claiming that tenuous link and running with itâ¦).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe classic, heavy-denim straight cut jean is definitely a style staple much beloved of icons like Camille Charriere and Jeanne Damas. Weaning myself off skinny jeans has definitely been a process but actually this style is far more elegant.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe raw cut hems on this pair keep it edgy and allow prime ankle space to display a pair of killer ankle boots - such as these show-stopping beauties from Dune. I call them my âman repelling bootsâ, because my husband loathes them with a passion but that just makes me and my inner Bet Lynch love them more!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI chose to keep things very sober on the top half with some classic black. I wear black a lot, but one of the ways you can avoid it being boring is by making sure thereâs texture involved.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this case, the lovely lightweight sweater has delicate lace panels at the front to add a bit of interest to a basic staple. On the same track, this beautifully tailored blazer is the kind of piece you have forevermore, but the leather touches on the collar and shoulders add an extra dimension, design-wise.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll it look to finish the look off was my Wallet On Chain - a perennially chic small bag perfect for day or night, and I also added a chunky necklace with links of tortoiseshell acrylic and gold, and of course, a pair of shades.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVoila! Câest la magie des filles françaises, non?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/6386066061607358931\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/shut-in-style-stealing-that-french-girl.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6386066061607358931"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6386066061607358931"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/12\/shut-in-style-stealing-that-french-girl.html","title":"Shut In Style | Stealing That French Girl Magic"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQdTwhCDQA7Ao_OXrXmuOfHE7kD2UIusJN1Bmyd4GGarZR1_AO_1WIw74h1ARK_FgzOiBeEJsNVD6LUYTLp7lBUxvR89MfYnk_hvFHtt7tSE4jIhMcOGGZ_XIsCzG7nNGnKap4iEYELos\/s72-c\/6_20200831_125027.jpg","height":"72","
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"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhU1kahLLOyzjouVXPW3HMuVPRTHGa-omHO-LGm3TjuWfKsP9ugNjiOxMna_sYoJwgb1MsFgRyEys9FTJgAF4L4P9KCu-HCB506SFBBnf1l6MlckkOmGVn5zC2ZKA_bBg22UCbPTihvlvM\/s1191\/photo-1485248803654-ff245e4ec08c.jpeg.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Luxury lifestyle tips\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"669\" data-original-width=\"1191\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhU1kahLLOyzjouVXPW3HMuVPRTHGa-omHO-LGm3TjuWfKsP9ugNjiOxMna_sYoJwgb1MsFgRyEys9FTJgAF4L4P9KCu-HCB506SFBBnf1l6MlckkOmGVn5zC2ZKA_bBg22UCbPTihvlvM\/s16000\/photo-1485248803654-ff245e4ec08c.jpeg.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENo matter what socioeconomic background you come from, or what headstart (or lack of it) you have had in life, most people can appreciate a touch of class and luxury.\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs not necessarily tied with money, in fact itâs a quality and standard of holding yourself that is much more than your surroundings.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHolding your head high, keeping eye contact with those you meet, shaking hands firmly (in less risky times), and keeping your word can help anyone regard you as a classy individual, no matter how much money you have in the bank.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBringing a touch of class into your \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/11\/how-anyone-can-look-stylish-in-just.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elifestyle\u003C\/a\u003E, then, whether as a one-off treat or something that you aspire to, can be a great way of curating and prioritizing your ambition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut how may this be considered, then? How can you ensure that this kind of class touches you, and how should you even prioritize chasing it? On what should you spend, or how might you move forward with this kind of ambition?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELetâs consider these few questions, and their possible answers:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EA Beautiful Vehicle\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInvesting in a reliable, beautiful vehicle can help you feel more secure when on the roads, and you can travel from place to place with a sense of luxury and class.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may decide to finance the\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harwoods.uk.com\/landrover\/new-cars\/new-range-rover-evoque\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;New Range Rover Evoque\u003C\/a\u003E, or perhaps even take a classic car and spend time renovating it, like an old Morris Minor, for those lazy Sunday afternoon drives.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThereâs something special about hitting the open road in a vehicle you truly adore, and if you drive often, itâs worth investing in a great model.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECultured Trips To Take\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETaking a few \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/daringtolivefully.com\/become-cultured\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecultured trips\u003C\/a\u003E a year may seem somewhat inconvenient, but itâs so worth the effort.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemember, you donât have to visit Venice at Carnival time, walk up the Golden Gate bridge or spend time skiing in the alps to have a classy and cultured time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may wish to visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare or spend time learning about your cultural history and visiting the lesser-known landmarks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThereâs something special that happens when you begin to visit areas of cultural worth, however - you begin to realize that this is your story, too.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgzrzc0RhdKPVUeCYex2YHLtgqlQ3Xb0jl4T4Z-Bv2a1t7-NPbScHc13CnTwFWl4fA4nhyphenhyphenDvtluX0YCoKoH9PnZkkKQ15UR8TJxJPTzjVc1vB5MLe4xUiNe4_k4xjRIARQQZIURSkOxdZg\/s1100\/photo-1501429097747-12adde929264.jpeg.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beautiful architecture\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"729\" data-original-width=\"1100\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgzrzc0RhdKPVUeCYex2YHLtgqlQ3Xb0jl4T4Z-Bv2a1t7-NPbScHc13CnTwFWl4fA4nhyphenhyphenDvtluX0YCoKoH9PnZkkKQ15UR8TJxJPTzjVc1vB5MLe4xUiNe4_k4xjRIARQQZIURSkOxdZg\/w640-h424\/photo-1501429097747-12adde929264.jpeg.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EExperiencing The World\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs hard to define âclassâ, but if itâs anything, itâs the means to keep an open mind and to chase that which is good in life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat can seem tough in the midst of a global pandemic, but remember that class doesnât necessarily relate to overbearing expense.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt might be, for instance, that c
2ooking for your partner and investing in a beautiful, time-honoured bottle and brand of whiskey can help you experience notes and flavors like never before.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may wish to bring new ingredients in your kitchen to sample world cuisine and to learn about all youâve been missing. So - if anything, class is about understanding what your tastes are, an then unapologetically chasing them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith this advice, we hope you can add a touch of class into your lifestyle, too. You deserve it, no doubt.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/7028776609979418989\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/11\/can-you-lead-more-luxurious-life.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/7028776609979418989"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/7028776609979418989"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/11\/can-you-lead-more-luxurious-life.html","title":"Can You Lead A More Luxurious Life? "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhU1kahLLOyzjouVXPW3HMuVPRTHGa-omHO-LGm3TjuWfKsP9ugNjiOxMna_sYoJwgb1MsFgRyEys9FTJgAF4L4P9KCu-HCB506SFBBnf1l6MlckkOmGVn5zC2ZKA_bBg22UCbPTihvlvM\/s72-c\/photo-1485248803654-ff245e4ec08c.jpeg.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-7036272093779638351"},"published":{"$t":"2020-11-19T21:01:00.003+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-11-19T21:01:43.524+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How Anyone Can Look Stylish In Just Eight Steps "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg7S6GEW6TF_fIX_KV0PlCEc-cBLkU71vPu1xLt6WDuAVd4YYDgTRlHLFED5G2BjghaUCoCo_JuNewFrA4rBDA4suutw_JX2wnNxyr9YPkp-yD552w1z9xJuZ_Ehg1s7FFtbTzxAbtb6gw\/s1920\/20201119_185804.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Finding your personal style\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1380\" data-original-width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg7S6GEW6TF_fIX_KV0PlCEc-cBLkU71vPu1xLt6WDuAVd4YYDgTRlHLFED5G2BjghaUCoCo_JuNewFrA4rBDA4suutw_JX2wnNxyr9YPkp-yD552w1z9xJuZ_Ehg1s7FFtbTzxAbtb6gw\/s16000\/20201119_185804.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFinding your personal look is definitely a process. If there's one thing I've learned from growing up and re-finding a look that felt right at different times in my life, its that style is a journey, not a destination.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhatever kind of looks you have or might be keen to have, one thing that you should always try to bear in mind is that itâs always perfectly possible to look stylish. In fact, any of us can \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/10\/the-prettiest-pandemic-new-online.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elook stylish\u003C\/a\u003E as long as we approach it in the right way, and this is something that a lot of people need to be aware of.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo how can you begin to discover your personal vibe?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBring In A Little Colour\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the simplest moves you can make if you want to look more stylish is just to bring in a little color to your look.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA lot of people end up automatically opting for the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whowhatwear.co.uk\/how-to-look-fashionable\/slide2\"\u003Ebrowns and blacks\u003C\/a\u003E, which does make some sense - after all, these tend to go well with a wide range of outfits and they are known to be classically appealing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut if you want to stand out of the crowd a little more, you might find that introducing some color into proceedings could really make a profou
2nd difference.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can do this just by having one or two colorful accessories, or by having a statement piece that has a lot of color.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn either case, itâs a great way to boost your style, and it is likely to help you feel so much more confident in yourself too.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPlay Around With Patterns \u0026amp; Textures\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs well as colour, another important element you should think about is the patterns of your clothing, and the textures that are visible on what you wear.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA lot of people fail to really put much thought into this side of the equation, but itâs hugely important that you do if you want to pull off the best possible look.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPatterns are often the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rachelndubuisi.com\/new-blog\/how-to-look-stylish-everyday\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efocal point of an entire outfit\u003C\/a\u003E, and conversely to not play around with patterns can leave your outfit without a âvoiceâ with which to speak to the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESee what inspiration you can find regarding patterns and texture, and then play around with it yourself to make some interesting changes to your look.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgclRoq3L2pKGgIaX-WZDlYT7skHbh7k6NekzDqKu1CH1nifkItLK665edVBs9OID8A5ra-WrLQoXrQQTZ4JPe2LGt-xz_2OypDn_HywQXkJzyjirT3fYumStiOX5AV_cfOx0Zc2PrT-P0\/s2581\/20201119_185816.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to wear a cropped tshirt\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1219\" data-original-width=\"2581\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgclRoq3L2pKGgIaX-WZDlYT7skHbh7k6NekzDqKu1CH1nifkItLK665edVBs9OID8A5ra-WrLQoXrQQTZ4JPe2LGt-xz_2OypDn_HywQXkJzyjirT3fYumStiOX5AV_cfOx0Zc2PrT-P0\/w640-h302\/20201119_185816.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERemember: Fit Is Important\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of us try to make items of clothing work that just wonât ever work for us. The most common reason it wonât work is because the clothing in question simply doesnât fit you quite right.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are finding this to be the case for some of your outfits, then you might want to set yourself the simple rule of avoiding buying and keeping clothes that donât actually fit you. If you can make that a rule and stick to it, you will find that this makes all the difference in the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou are going to be much more confident with your outfits in no time as a result of only ever wearing clothes that \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/uk\/fashion\/what-to-wear\/a14587839\/how-to-be-more-stylish\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efit you perfectly\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EItâs All About The Details\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs easy enough to overlook the details, but if you find yourself doing that a lot, it only means that your outfit and overall style is not going to be as good as possible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, strong style very often comes from a focus on the details that is particularly strong, so this is something that you should make sure you are trying to do. If you manage to get the details right, you will find that everything is falling into place much more easily indeed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo what kinds of details should you mostly be focused on?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn particular, itâs worth looking at the accessories that you are using, especially paying attention to those that you always wear - perhaps because you have to.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor instance, if you wear glasses, then you will achieve much greater things in your style by just making sure that you only use the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eyeglasses.com\/eyeglasses\/brand\/vera-bradley.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etop brands\u003C\/a\u003E and go for glasses that suit your overall style.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you wear a scarf, make sure itâs not just a last-minute affair, but rather an integral and exciting part of the whole outfit. Doing this is always going to help your sense of style to grow and evolve, so itâs a powerful thing to bear in mind.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDonât Copy: Innovate\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt first when you are trying to figure out how to look more stylish, it is natural to look to other people - whether they are people you know or strangers - for inspiration on how to do it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThatâs fine, but what you should try to avoid is outright copying anyone. Although the fashion world is full of that, if you can set yourself apart from them by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/stylecaster.com\/the-7-habits-of-highly-stylish-people\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einnovating rather than copying\u003C\/a\u003E, you are going to find that it really makes a huge difference to your style.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn particular, it will make you feel so much more unique, and like you are your own person, which is a very important thing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAchieving A Sense Of Balance\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs we have seen, there are many important elements to dressing well and looking stylish.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother one which you must consider at the same time is \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/stylishlyme.com\/style-guides\/how-to-look-stylish-every-day\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea sense of balance\u003C\/a\u003E, which actually applies in a few different ways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn one sense, itâs all about ensuring that you are balancing the other elements like color, style, texture and so on as well as you can.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut balance here also refers to being able to not go too far in any one direction, and keeping each and every outfit looking balanced in that way too. If you can do that, you should find that it makes a huge difference to how you look.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj5jLS_BdsFxSy
27ooYo50Al3fPzwpKx1TTX3AzQ9B2KA-NysHDANc4_xpmymaqaf_P1KfsVa_drvMJvL9S3xkOcNP9YuVwi1veuyJ5khACH7hBDaI3zM8ai6FAz27__yh2qtBprCg4LMj8\/s2048\/wesley-tingey-JOhjfzjeJLw-unsplash.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainbow colours fashion shot\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1410\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj5jLS_BdsFxSy7ooYo50Al3fPzwpKx1TTX3AzQ9B2KA-NysHDANc4_xpmymaqaf_P1KfsVa_drvMJvL9S3xkOcNP9YuVwi1veuyJ5khACH7hBDaI3zM8ai6FAz27__yh2qtBprCg4LMj8\/w440-h640\/wesley-tingey-JOhjfzjeJLw-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"440\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EInvest In The Timeless\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is possible to mostly buy clothes that tend to stand the test of time, and in doing so to be able to look good for any future occasion you might be attending.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you find yourself buying trendy items only, you are going to struggle to stay up to date, and that will mean that your style continually needs updating.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut if you go for the other option, that is, to invest in timeless clothing that will always look the part, you are going to look stylish forever more. At the same time, your bank balance will be a lot healthier too!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, the trick here is to work out how to actually know \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/4-simple-ways-to-always-look-chic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhat counts as timeless\u003C\/a\u003E and what doesnât, but you can think of the old classics that still persist to get some idea of what works here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you fill your wardrobe mostly with those items, you can then treat yourself to the occasional trendy item as a rare treat too.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUnderstand Your Body Shape\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERather than trying to fit your body into some perfected media-driven ideal, itâs much better to get to understand your body shape, and to see it for what it is.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe better you know your body shape, the more likely it is that you can dress in a way which is appropriate for it, and which is going to look the part.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo make sure that you are thinking about what goes well for \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stitchfix.com\/women\/blog\/fashion-tips\/10-secrets-of-stylish-women\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eyour body shape\u003C\/a\u003E, and you should find this really helps you to look the best at all times. If you are struggling, look to others who have a similar body shape to you for inspiration and advice.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you take all these on board, you are going to look the part in no time, and be much more confident in your ability to look perfectly stylish.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/7036272093779638351\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/11\/how-anyone-can-look-stylish-in-just.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/7036272093779638351"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/7036272093779638351"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/11\/how-anyone-can-look-stylish-in-just.html","title":"How Anyone Can Look Stylish In Just Eight Steps "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg7S6GEW6TF_fIX_KV0PlCEc-cBLkU71vPu1xLt6WDuAVd4YYDgTRlHLFED5G2BjghaUCoCo_JuNewFrA4rBDA4suutw_JX2wnNxyr9YPkp-yD552w1z9xJuZ_Ehg1s7FFtbTzxAbtb6gw\/s72-c\/20201119_185804.jpg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-7977830603749740624"},"published":{"$t":"2020-11-09T13:57:00.003+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-11-20T14:14:54.375+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Project 2021 : Setting Goals For The New Year Already?"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjybYrpHFwxvxh5qXRXD6uiXnaT8W8dtSW3zMEk1Nk-WOgTPGvf9T3CRh1vsvqpg2jfXGfqc5wQv5K8ck9j3pysb8RjGbIp5LBwDJ6xwin11h7FgVbpstl91bqkUi3gp6WyIoN916UhLB4\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"planning holidays 2021 goals\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjybYrpHFwxvxh5qXRXD6uiXnaT8W8dtSW3zMEk1Nk-WOgTPGvf9T3CRh1vsvqpg2jfXGfqc5wQv5K8ck9j3pysb8RjGbIp5LBwDJ6xwin11h7FgVbpstl91bqkUi3gp6WyIoN916UhLB4\/s16000\/image.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt might not be 2021 yet, but Iâm already mapping out my goals for next year. Goal setting, especially at this time of year, is definitely like Marmite - you either love it or loathe it - but Iâm a person that thrives on having a clear plan.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, this year has been full of challenges, and although Iâve tried to take the good from it all, Iâm looking forward to a clean page in 2021.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMaking plans never fails to cheer me up and raise my energy. Although 2020 has taught us all that the universe laughs at our intentions sometimes and that we should expect the unexpected (who foresaw face masks and social distancing back in last January?), setting goals doesnât mean you canât adapt and go with the flow.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo what am I going to try and implement next year?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERediscover My Good Health\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELockdown divided us into two types of people - those who jumped into a new fitness routine and were doing PE with Joe Wicks every day, and those who saw it like an extended snow day, diving head first into box sets on the sofa and takeaways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI fell into the first camp initially - running was my way of getting out of the house and staying sane during the first national lockdown. Over time though, my efforts tailed off. I began to get bored with the repetition of running the same few routes all the time. Exercise sometimes feels like a cycle - the less you do, the less you want to do and the harder it feels to get going again. The weather getting cold and rainy doesnât help either.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThings came to a head the other week, when I realised that, apart from the school run, I hadnât actually left the house in four days! The impact on my mental health and my mood was severe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâve realised now that I need to exercise and watch my diet for the sake of my brain as much as my body. There is so much out there to try out with apps and YouTube channels full of free workouts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy goal now is to make sure I do something each day - whether that is a long walk, a quick run outside or following a Pilates workout. I also need to avoid the junk food that Iâve been boredom eating, because it isnât serving me, my body and my energy levels well.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgv41MLwtRcY8Hw3t1kdrwulq2MYtPMUP_SkSVyoQjF7ehQahPA_onswrmgsn-IhEqschwfDcpLdNt7GJGj3E1MlamLMSwlC11g3e3C6Sowe9k8LMv8H21UXOzBEipLxq1UW8cXWCySLmg\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2021 goal setting planning\" data-original-height=\"1300\" data-original-width=\"1733\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgv41MLwtRcY8Hw3t1kdrwulq2MYtPMUP_SkSVyoQjF7ehQahPA_onswrmgsn-IhEqschwfDcpLdNt7GJGj3E1MlamLMSwlC11g3e3C6Sowe9k8LMv8H21UXOzBEipLxq1UW8cXWCySLmg\/w640-h480\/image.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMake A Plan For Each Day And Live It\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, I did say I was big on planning, r
2ight? For me, the secret sauce in making my goals become reality is quite mundane - it all boils down to the everyday habits. Those are what make up the framework of our days and weave our reality around us.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, if I donât manage the day, I never manage the goal. I want to write out a plan for each day, because it's something that has been working well for me over the past few months, stopped me feeling overwhelmed and kept the whole working mama juggling act on the road.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI want to continue this into 2021. I even plan the weekends, even if it's just nice things and relaxing activities, because it gives me so much. So from the minor everyday things to the major events, I want a plan for everything next year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat doesnât mean that each day goes according to plan - far from it - but it does help me to be more accountable and focused, and thatâs what I need.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEieG0z6mWI5y8-VpMpBN3c5WQ7KDYH1THHU9svT5zNufEUO1ZsZ5o0ZEfHd1ZR5hb6wgiCA3vxx6B6KHCe3ftszaN-ADtE_g02qg1X6CO1WWFs2fjn5NWQulBb7U9-4wyN6WQigYe5rhqg\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2021 goal setting planning\" data-original-height=\"1300\" data-original-width=\"867\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEieG0z6mWI5y8-VpMpBN3c5WQ7KDYH1THHU9svT5zNufEUO1ZsZ5o0ZEfHd1ZR5hb6wgiCA3vxx6B6KHCe3ftszaN-ADtE_g02qg1X6CO1WWFs2fjn5NWQulBb7U9-4wyN6WQigYe5rhqg\/w427-h640\/image.png\" width=\"427\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBe More Present With My Children\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is a continuing goal of mine and one that I want to make a renewed effort with. Like any working parent will know, there is a lot going on sometimes. I feel like that results in me harming the quality time I should be spending with my children, because Iâm not as present mentally as I should be -\u0026nbsp; instead thinking about work or other things.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf thereâs one thing I want, it's for my children to feel seen and heard by me. Thatâs what they deserve. These little humans grow up in such a frighteningly quick time, and I would hate to feel I let that pass me by.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUntil recently, I was actually juggling a lot. I had a second occasional job alongside my main one, and that often meant I was trying to cram in way too much. Iâve now stepped back from that, as it was eroding my work life balance. One full time job and two kids is more than enough for now!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI work from home, so I also need to make sure I have a set âfinish timeâ, just like I did in the office. Iâm also going to bring back my 4pm-7pm phone ban, so I donât get caught up in emails or on social media when the kids are home from school.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm hoping these moves will allow me to feel clearer and more present with my beautiful children, because they need me the most.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EKick Up My Savings\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI donât claim to be the savviest person with money, but marrying a financial advisor will do wonders for you and it's definitely made me more focused on what I spend vs what I save.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough by nature Iâm definitely a spender, not a saver, I want to change that this year and make some real progress towards the big financial goals in my life. I have always saved a certain amount each month - and for stretches more intensively, such as when we were buying a new house or doing our home renovation - but I want to increase what I save this year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have a five year goal to buy a new car and move house again, as well as enjoy some trips, make some savings for my children and pay off as much of our mortgage as I can. This will require a little more self-control, but it's a challenge worth taking on.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;
2\"\u003EBuy A Lot Less\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have tried to do this before, as Iâm really interested in minimalism (which will strike anyone who has been in my dressing room as quite funny, Iâm sure!). This year, I really want to make the change stick. I buy clothes and makeup as a way of cheering myself up sometimes, plus I have so many clothes Iâve never worn groaning on my rails.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI know that this isnât good - for the planet, for my finances and for my soul, ultimately. That feeling has just gotten louder and louder over the past year, even as Iâve continued to buy things.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELuckily this year, Iâve got a plan to make it happen. Iâve just signed up to a clothing rental subscription. You pay a monthly fee, select five pieces and return them at the end of the month.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love this as an idea. It feeds into my desire to have new shiny things while minimizing the impact on the planet. It lets me play around with trends and new looks, trying things I might not have when purchasing. It gives me material for this blog, because I do love playing with fashion here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt first, I had to get my head around paying for something you donât ever own, but now I do think it's the way forward. It will minimise my spending on clothes each month. And as I now run subscriptions on a lot of things - even my deodorant comes from eco subscription company Wild now - itâs the sort of thing that will fit into my life.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPlan And Take At Least 3 Trips\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is the most simple and the most complicated goal on this list. This year, travel has been pretty much closed off to us all, for obvious reasons, and it's really made me realise how much I missed it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI want to explore and discover more of the world, assuming the pandemic restrictions lift enough. In the future, I would love to take my kids to some amazing destinations around the world, but while they are still very young, Iâll stick to Europe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext year I would like us to take two trips as a family - one returning to Italy, which we all love -\u0026nbsp; and Iâd also like to go away with my husband alone, especially as it will be our ten year wedding anniversary. Let's hope we can get away and appreciate every moment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo those are my goals for 2021. Have you set any yet? Are you looking forward to the new year?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/7977830603749740624\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/11\/project-2021-setting-goals-for-new-year.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/7977830603749740624"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/7977830603749740624"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/11\/project-2021-setting-goals-for-new-year.html","title":"Project 2021 : Setting Goals For The New Year Already?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjybYrpHFwxvxh5qXRXD6uiXnaT8W8dtSW3zMEk1Nk-WOgTPGvf9T3CRh1vsvqpg2jfXGfqc5wQv5K8ck9j3pysb8RjGbIp5LBwDJ6xwin11h7FgVbpstl91bqkUi3gp6WyIoN916UhLB4\/s72-c\/image.png","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-1054660378747863528"},"published":{"$t":"2020-10-24T06:22:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-10-29T18:31:37.877+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Ten Minute Makeup | The Soft Glam Edit"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJp9he4tkQ8WdWQ6xIIuDIMEzxiyeeW5mj6wn5i4_To3heYkWnFKAgZo6fgzU0Jo0LVNRJ8w95FErJOVKNFo9wlkHp4QDJbjFyKURrd21qLxLT60ZuHfox1LfDVLf_7jAuh3hpq03FtiU\/s2048\/20201029_163632.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Speedy ten minute soft glam look for busy working moms\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJp9he4tkQ8WdWQ6xIIuDIMEzxiyeeW5mj6wn5i4_To3heYkWnFKAgZo6fgzU0Jo0LVNRJ8w95FErJOVKNFo9wlkHp4QDJbjFyKURrd21qLxLT60ZuHfox1LfDVLf_7jAuh3hpq03FtiU\/s16000\/20201029_163632.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThese days, I'm all about speed.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith two small children to get dressed, fed and out of the house, I have ten minutes tops to get my glam on.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat is a beauty addict to do? Developing a quick and dirty routine with multi tasking products is the only way to go. This is something I've been working on since having my son five years ago, and I like to think I've got it down to a bit of an art now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo in celebration of all the time-poor working mums out there who still want to rock the war paint, I'm starting a series of posts dedicated to quick and easy looks, starting with this take on 'soft glam'.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESoft glam is a very Instagram thing. It's all about trying to get that hyper-real gently, filtered look in real life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlowing skin, glossy lips, warm eyes and fluffy brows and lashes are the goal. There should be no hard edges here - everything needs to look hazy and diffused.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo what are the steps to getting there and how do you do it in ten minutes?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELuminous Skin\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDY_TEJOD2ilSz285XuUDKYO3hOV3RzUyL8TifKdHPsjqhMu5wEmNPrG4nv7uubCjXiTDBNLmJKlGKlaObOKU4HcSqideUdF1dyev1pXfhsp_Isslr5AgANhSG4ps6sob5C_LHtWoOJKo\/s2048\/20201029_163516.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Luminous skin with Estee Lauder Doublewear, Elf Luminous Poreless Putty Primer, Beauty Pie One Powder Wonder, Revolution Hydra Matte Setting Powderand Mac Pro Longwear Concealer\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDY_TEJOD2ilSz285XuUDKYO3hOV3RzUyL8TifKdHPsjqhMu5wEmNPrG4nv7uubCjXiTDBNLmJKlGKlaObOKU4HcSqideUdF1dyev1pXfhsp_Isslr5AgANhSG4ps6sob5C_LHtWoOJKo\/w640-h480\/20201029_163516.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EGetting the painting right starts with the canvas. Soft glam makeup is actually more about good skincare than you might think, but that's a whole separate post. For now, I'll just say that nothing comes between me and my daily skincare routine.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMakeup-wise, I start with the Elf Luminous Poreless Putty. This stuff is beautiful - a smooth, balm like texture that erases pores and gives a subtle radiance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter flirting with a lot of bases over the years, I've finally fallen for a classic - Estee Lauder Doublewear In 2N1 Desert Beige. It obviously lives up to the name, but it gives a much more velvety finish than I would have imagined before trying it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy under eye area is a constant problem, so I make sure to add a quick swipe of my ride-or-die concealer - Mac Pro Longwear Concealer in NC15. I work it in quickly using a sponge - I like the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge - and then dip it straight into the Revolution Pro Hydra Matte Setting Powder.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen with a large fluffy brush, I blend Beauty Pie One Powder Wonder in Exquisite Light over my whole face, which gives a wonderful illumination.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESculpted Cheeks\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi5LpJiofMatlZTCDh2ko0rfYoVR33rKJIsYiRuzURyg-7kWf89hrISFWVgXJFyoEipYLp91YLsX6EjQ2tOgtQXtHG3WtpuEx7Xn8KKA41SAx7njyRWTi2INtbgnIBDj3uoP6cR3KYWGdU\/s2048\/20201029_163535.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Quick contour with Beauty Pie Wondercolour Shadow Sticks in Vanilla Whirl and Teddy Bare and Beauty Pie One Palette Wonder\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi5LpJiofMatlZTCDh2ko0rfYoVR33rKJIsYiRuzURyg-7kWf89hrISFWVgXJFyoEipYLp91YLsX6EjQ2tOgtQXtHG3WtpuEx7Xn8KKA41SAx7njyRWTi2INtbgnIBDj3uoP6cR3KYWGdU\/w640-h480\/20201029_163535.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYou might not think that ten minutes would give you enough time to get your contour on, but that, my friend is where you would be wrong!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI actually use two cream shadow sticks to make it quick. I love the Beauty Pie Wondercolour Shadow Sticks in Vanilla Whirl and Teddy Bare, because they are the perfect shades for it, and really long lasting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVanilla Whirl is a matte light flesh tone. I draw it on down the bridge of my nose, under my brows, inner corners of my eyes and on my cupids bow as well as across my lids and quickly buff it in with a blending brush.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETeddy Bare goes under my cheekbones, chin, bottom lip, in the corners of my temples, in my eyelid crease and down the sides of my nose, and blended out with a flat foundation brush. It might sound a lot, but it's a super-speedy, paint-by-numbers job that helps me cheat the cheekbones that Mother Nature didn't give me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI top this off with the bronze and blush shades from the Beauty Pie One Palette Wonder.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESoft Eyes\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3sTAn-odzW8wGxmuEq7ALg5FoN2YYo4fuluPxR_rBmO-WS34WUG3k_ubzM31p0sFlrFG_CYyLesvLPBnZNORvsxRqnvyuIFHdGmAFWGfHwJJp6wlpqw0qG9pdIbAEqeba5_2784-w-WY\/s2048\/20201029_163551.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Quick soft glam eye makeup with Beauty Pie Superbrow Angled Pencil, Eylure Brow Amplifier and Lashify Gossamer lashes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3sTAn-odzW8wGxmuEq7ALg5FoN2YYo4fuluPxR_rBmO-WS34WUG3k_ubzM31p0sFlrFG_CYyLesvLPBnZNORvsxRqnvyuIFHdGmAFWGfHwJJp6wlpqw0qG9pdIbAEqeba5_2784-w-WY\/w640-h480\/20201029_163551.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESqueezing things into ten minutes doesn't leave much time for carefully blending eye makeup.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI just press the light shade from the One Palette Wonder across my lids, take a bit of the bronzer from the same palette and fluff it into my crease (using powders on top of the cream sticks really g
2ives it all staying power) and then pick up some of the darkest shade on an angled brush and use it as eyeliner, winging the shape out slightly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI then use the highlighter shade from the palette in the inner corners of my eyes to fake looking more awake. That's literally it and it's so quick!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFluffy Lashes And Brows\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've recently invested in the Lashify system and it's a complete game changer!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt gives me the ability to do very high quality lash extensions at home. The kit takes a little getting used to, but once on the lashes are generally good for a while, and topping them up if they need it is only a one minute job.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor my brows, the Beauty Pie Superbrow Angled Pencil in Hot Coffee fills them in so quickly, and then I use the Eylure Amplify Brow Gel to add dimension and set.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENatural Pouty Lips\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgeFHZH8lF2AmyFly9saPczrJ9o3iPNNHlMgTrOWBcTTFkYPbQkeDhryPZQqWsZZcp77yUjyYxwIlLNYMFLPzo2aoZEaUHeSsoXnj1YLn7OivMM-essPnKYfQqoShtSORAkY8MUsjN0glM\/s2048\/20201029_163608.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Soft glam natural pouty lips with Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, Beauty Pie Collagen Lip Oil and Vaseline Lip Therapy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgeFHZH8lF2AmyFly9saPczrJ9o3iPNNHlMgTrOWBcTTFkYPbQkeDhryPZQqWsZZcp77yUjyYxwIlLNYMFLPzo2aoZEaUHeSsoXnj1YLn7OivMM-essPnKYfQqoShtSORAkY8MUsjN0glM\/w640-h480\/20201029_163608.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMy lips are the quickest, easiest thing! I use a lip crayon as it acts as a liner and lip colour in one - Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Skin Deep or Beauty Pie Velvety Matte Lip Crayon in Nude Go To is my choice.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen I either swipe over some Beauty Pie Wondergloss Collagen Lip Oil+ in Nude Nectar or some good old Vaseline and I'm good to go!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiGJGJoxkrSDWCT72l9CdMHRqhtzMpVWMit9PegE3m6yziNVIDSuzgdfhcByf0o661xSXxNJbTFB2YS6Z0HjrObFkF5eOajEQIXEljRgZAE7OW87CwurrwHqy7swFBq3VRm82mc7b97ewU\/s1080\/IMG_20201028_135925_744.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Quick soft glam ten minute natural makeup for busy working moms\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiGJGJoxkrSDWCT72l9CdMHRqhtzMpVWMit9PegE3m6yziNVIDSuzgdfhcByf0o661xSXxNJbTFB2YS6Z0HjrObFkF5eOajEQIXEljRgZAE7OW87CwurrwHqy7swFBq3VRm82mc7b97ewU\/w640-h640\/IMG_20201028_135925_744.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe whole soft glam look is quick, easy and makes me feel pulled together and ready to face the world.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/1054660378747863528\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/10\/ten-minute-makeup-soft-glam-edit.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1054660378747863528"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1054660378747863528"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/10\/ten-minute-makeup-soft-glam-edit.html","title":"Ten Minute Makeup | The Soft Glam Edit"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJp9he4tkQ8WdWQ6xIIuDIMEzxiyeeW5mj6wn5i4_To3heYkWnFKAgZo6fgzU0Jo0LVNRJ8w95FErJOVKNFo9wlkHp4QDJbjFyKURrd21qLxLT60ZuHfox1LfDVLf_7jAuh3hpq03FtiU\/s72-c\/20201029_163632.jpg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-8325725196891764908"},"published":{"$t":"2020-10-12T05:18:00.042+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-11-20T14:34:12.064+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Prettiest Pandemic | New Online Beauty Finds"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjFcbF-NIuL7qm7Nu8zUIYhyphenhyphent1Gj5Irv70Mjdy6IG80BcApBPo4O9uJcEFodEG5dmfPhlDbxdjjM28sVTgRfmoGz2Hmh0xXLcxC90AqUoY0xMJSkAZZqG_hc72f5zRWv9g-BqDTFi0uKGs\/s1600\/1603340333105604-0.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Online beauty haul: Velour lashes, Urban Decay Stoned Vibes palette, Vita Liberata skin tone optimiser, slip silk scrunchies, Wander Beauty Unlashed mascara, 2am London gel nail polishes\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjFcbF-NIuL7qm7Nu8zUIYhyphenhyphent1Gj5Irv70Mjdy6IG80BcApBPo4O9uJcEFodEG5dmfPhlDbxdjjM28sVTgRfmoGz2Hmh0xXLcxC90AqUoY0xMJSkAZZqG_hc72f5zRWv9g-BqDTFi0uKGs\/s16000\/1603340333105604-0.png\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EHow has pandemic living changed your beauty routine?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom supply shortages of key products to sacking off make-up without a daily commute or an office to go to, through to making more time for skin care or learning what eye makeup compliments a face mask - thereâs no doubt that Covid-19 has had an impact on our glam.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor me, beauty has provided a little bit of escapism in a stressful world. I did go through a phase in the first lockdown where I couldnât be bothered to make any effort at all, but I soon realised that make-up is a part of who I am. I see the act of putting it on in the morning as a tiny, ten minute sliver of âme timeâ in a day full of work and childcare.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf I look better, I feel better, so I soon worked out that even if I wasnât leaving the house, it was better for me if I carried on with as much normality as possible. Iâve always said the real me wears eyeliner!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd discovering new products still continues to be a source of pleasure in a time when most of ours have been cancelled. Iâve discovered some game changing beauty products lately, and I hope that sharing them might lift your spirits a little as well as mine.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name=\"more\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVelour Effortless Lashes | Would I Lie?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVelour Mink Lashes | Secret Weapon\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgaFf4M2z8CP74VfuDd0egD_-vWlUsPgnQdLkRxcw9cqOkTkCLsYN_jZ1WJwJrfJVDTCzCmfZvblmOP3zojowSXtgf2qy8hCOMHp6-Ipj5WfYJQG5NvEvELeG1CywK9hngUGfBcR7jyXvs\/s1600\/1603340328804916-1.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Velour Effortless lashes review, Velour mink lashes review\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgaFf4M2z8CP74VfuDd0egD_-vWlUsPgnQdLkRxcw9cqOkTkCLsYN_jZ1WJwJrfJVDTCzCmfZvblmOP3zojowSXtgf2qy8hCOMHp6-Ipj5WfYJQG5NvEvELeG1CywK9hngUGfBcR7jyXvs\/w640-h480\/1603340328804916-1.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg5ltz3TkmZISeB4YsbjeXw0Xedc8bpvfZut4xf_RdOrT_iRKb3ZgjJjidlZLfZcozE1ijBbDH0uu9GXTnm0G_RAQf9jhYjQyeJhfJhLlxC7S3WE2W2ZvABY5bIDjhcr-SbWSPE6zbi0Lc\/s1600\/1603340323682229-2.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Velour Effortless lashes 'Would I Lie To You?' review\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg5ltz3TkmZISeB4YsbjeXw0Xedc8bpvfZut4xf_RdOrT_iRKb3ZgjJjidlZLfZcozE1ijBbDH0uu9GXTnm0G_RAQf9jhYjQyeJhfJhLlxC7S3WE2W2ZvABY5bIDjhcr-SbWSPE6zbi0Lc\/w640-h480\/1603340323682229-2.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEivpZgx6B4p91W_OIml4N6vLY9T6KahLmsBCBCODRmv_4CmbamegLHSRrBI8fYgVaxkhYMwdhRSO8NzyUE8RCo-z-5xUknGQkGFlsfwwE-K7d3imqfx7fRxnBMbxzKLQFsicNsqQAsS4PY\/s1600\/1603340315856744-3.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Velour Mink lashes 'Secret Weapon' review\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEivpZgx6B4p91W_OIml4N6vLY9T6KahLmsBCBCODRmv_4CmbamegLHSRrBI8fYgVaxkhYMwdhRSO8NzyUE8RCo-z-5xUknGQkGFlsfwwE-K7d3imqfx7fRxnBMbxzKLQFsicNsqQAsS4PY\/w640-h480\/1603340315856744-3.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOut of everything in beauty, nothing appeals to me so much as lashes. It would be fair to say that Iâm lash obsessed. Extensions, lash lifts, falsies, mascaras - Iâve tried them all in the hope of getting that perfect, âare they real?â flutter that borders on just the right side of believable.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring this quest, I have tried all types of lashes (in fact, Iâve just bitten the bullet and invested in the Lashify system - post coming soon!) and without a doubt, my pick for more glamorous days is always Velour lashes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey are such beautiful quality and last so well when taken care of properly.\u0026nbsp; Even their more natural styles are a little bit more on the epic side, so I donât wear them on my normal days (Eylure Naturals and Ardell Baby Wispies are my choice for a low-key look).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, when you need a bit of dazzle - and who doesnât in 2020? - Velour always delivers. I picked two different styles from separate ranges. The âEffortlessâ range is designed to be just that - the ultimate no-trim, glue-and-go lash that is ideal for beginners or anyone that is terrified of ending up looking like a Drag Race contestant (no shade, queens!).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis style is made from silk for a lightweight, soft finish and has an invisible band. The lashes are criss-crossed for a fluffy look and slightly winged out at the outer corners. Just gorgeous.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen, for times where a more full frontal flutter is required, I went for these beautiful mink lashes which have more volume but are still soft and textured.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUrban Decay Stoned Vibes Palette\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgo2qE5dJx_9UYD2o6jTQnU-paa6Dg3GyZAkuvXVK2NzxU3Ck-8OgToKIskw4qra1QiQrFfq_RZNQPePR4YPBGhKmxrv2Y9kok_yxSIVZt1cNGBO8r04qDISaQsmFW8v67oV5J_1DfnGps\/s1600\/1603340310099140-4.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Urban Decay Stoned Vibes Palette review\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgo2qE5dJx_9UYD2o6jTQnU-paa6Dg3GyZAkuvXVK2NzxU3Ck-8OgToKIskw4qra1QiQrFfq_RZNQPePR4YPBGhKmxrv2Y9kok_yxSIVZt1cNGBO8r04qDISaQsmFW8v67oV5J_1DfnGps\/w640-h480\/1603340310099140-4.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg0bqMyThv6mavGJAQsl-IFPEIaFTf7hMEgL1SIiQy-0KcSQ0UXOF1xU0EJBRloO3Fx7mmV9tSDsvwGZ70PAEP1ArRuwNwrXTdT1kL-74_rgo87uANKAzHO6_Ph4cgaIbHFYGcJnu1Kzb4\/s1600\/1603340305414715-5.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Urban Decay Stoned Vibes Palette shades\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg0bqMyThv6mavGJAQsl-IFPEIaFTf7hMEgL1SIiQy-0KcSQ0UXOF1xU0EJBRloO3Fx7mmV9tSDsvwGZ70PAEP1ArRuwNwrXTdT1kL-74_rgo87uANKAzHO6_Ph4cgaIbHFYGcJnu1Kzb4\/w640-h480\/1603340305414715-5.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOh. My. Wow. I have so many palettes these days, thatâs it's very rare I get the urge to drop everything and rush out for a new one, but this was so showstopping thatâs exactly what happened! The shades in here are absolutely FREAKING incredible.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou get 12 colours, in a mix of functional mattes and dazzling crystalline finishes. Iâm normally a boring neutrals person, but this made me lose my stuff. I was captivated by the glitter, especially the beautiful âVibesâ and âOpal Auraâ. It truly made me feel inspired to experiment a little.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd as the shadows are all infused with tourmaline, if you believe that natural crystals do something to your energy, youâll be literally in your element. While Iâm a sceptic when it comes to that aspect, if there are good vibes up for grabs for dabbing on some make-up, Iâm all for it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd would you look at the packaging? That stunning 3D geode effect case! I might have actually let out a little scream of excitement. The only kicker is that we wonât be going to any Christmas parties this year to put these gorgeous shades to their full use.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESlip Silk Scrunchies\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgVFr9YUSdsnMxdVBa1XExtkCNs-juq9wXiQmhsjelS8P096ao1fmRYZlmxRosLX4tRzYw4WEJq5_BDBBEczH3giInzFt0056Ki9OvGkzLpH1WQan4LKlzvbWXCXt3pvpUu45w2TlWl1To\/s1600\/1603340300235139-6.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Slip silk scrunchies review\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgVFr9YUSdsnMxdVBa1XExtkCNs-juq9wXiQmhsjelS8P096ao1fmRYZlmxRosLX4tRzYw4WEJq5_BDBBEczH3giInzFt0056Ki9OvGkzLpH1WQan4LKlzvbWXCXt3pvpUu45w2TlWl1To\/w640-h480\/1603340300235139-6.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIf youâd told me a few years ago that scrunchies would be back with a vengeance, I would have laughed you out of the room. Iâm old enough to have lived through the 90s the first time around, and I find a lot of the re-emergence of that look extremely bizarre. Didnât we learn anything from our old school photos?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, Iâm a big believer in the power of silk. I love silk clothing. I use a silk pillowcase. I wear a silk sleep mask. So perhaps it was only natural that my hair was next.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESilk is kind to your locks because it doesnât cause breakage and frizziness. These little slim silk hair ties look pretty, and I also find that they donât put huge kinks in my hair if I use them overnight. And unlike previous ones Iâve tried, these seem to magically grip my hair and keep it in place.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheyâre pricey but totally worth it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEstee Lauder Doublewear Stay-In-Place Makeup | 2N1 Desert Beige\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhn9mCnOMe8f5pbPYrnI9pWl-EUmzmHeG96AFnh4zPTGb9KH8QQ9MHdFPTt1EKEJJ3f9bbGboTOsgBSNQ_22RjN3rQT5BbsNH3yAFx9BddkqLI6p4tMGzud5YU8mLQDAu321xGnAmPqaNw\/s1600\/1603340295662950-7.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Estee Lauder Doublewear Stay-In-Place Makeup review\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhn9mCnOMe8f5pbPYrnI9pWl-EUmzmHeG96AFnh4zPTGb9KH8QQ9MHdFPTt1EKEJJ3f9bbGboTOsgBSNQ_22RjN3rQT5BbsNH3yAFx9BddkqLI6p4tMGzud5YU8mLQDAu321xGnAmPqaNw\/w640-h480\/1603340295662950-7.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EFor so many women, this is the holy grail of foundations. Itâs been around for a long time, but somehow Iâve never tried it. Iâm very nosy about make-up and products, so if I see a girl who looks flawless
2in her make-up game, I usually tell her and ask her about what she uses.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithout fail, the reply is usually Doublewear. And yet something about it didnât appeal to me. I think it's the heavy glass bottle (Iâm more of a squeezy tube kinda gal), the slightly old-fashioned looking packaging and the idea that it would be mask-like and settle into all my little lines. Plus, itâs an expensive one if you donât like it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut I finally took the plunge after getting tired of my base disappearing by lunchtime, and Iâm so glad I did! This stuff is literally magic. Itâs definitely high coverage, but it gives a beautiful, velvety texture that manages to be matte but not chalky and flat. It has a smooth finish that doesnât gather in creases and it has more endurance than a London Marathon runner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm sold, and I donât think Iâll ever be without it now. I did have to invest in a pump (from Amazon) because I cannot be doing the messiness and waste of free pour bottles, but thatâs just a sign of my new commitment to the Doublewear cause.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECharlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaHSidWqqUKx_Fw3Kdh4zKl17IGLtlEkPUmXropTB3RPm9gUJYJ2zw3iPxjG5He0nQxPntdcEMXadtvWUYUeQ6iTfI4uUHFhhLfgKQCeuUmBdlF5oV_RKGDc-kk8c4T8pCsgowpwCx-Jg\/s1600\/1603340291102205-8.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray review\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaHSidWqqUKx_Fw3Kdh4zKl17IGLtlEkPUmXropTB3RPm9gUJYJ2zw3iPxjG5He0nQxPntdcEMXadtvWUYUeQ6iTfI4uUHFhhLfgKQCeuUmBdlF5oV_RKGDc-kk8c4T8pCsgowpwCx-Jg\/w640-h480\/1603340291102205-8.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ENot that partying all night is exactly an option any more (or at all when you have two small children like me!) but I like to pretend in my head that when Iâm dancing the night away at a chic Parisian soiree or a rock and roll gathering, my war paint will still be perfectly in place.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, the scenario about partying all night might be a figment of my imagination, but the endurance of my make-up isnât, thanks to this spray.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESetting sprays these days promise all sorts of things - hydrated skin, extra vitamins, pollution filters, a glow that would rival the Las Vegas strip - but Iâm a simple creature at heart. I just want them to lock my makeup the hell down and keep my winged liner intact.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis promises 16 hours of wear with zero melting, fading or creasing and although I havenât sat there with my stopwatch to check - there are limits to my dedication as a beauty blogger, dear reader - Iâm pretty sure it delivers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlus the bottle looks unbelievably swank on your dressing table.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVita Liberata Beauty Blur Skin Tone Optimizer\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiAPIqgH-iacEOn3yZ3eMjBABbFd2_yfkNSLtkeyPnB1S2FmX3K05z-XPwkPgv7DA48l6YLgRCv8013pz9zhWAJ-_zrZW4_XqKCPE5fgoyJFRG5QZZWBKZqfb4zhMBt4nN1p3WrSSUkSps\/s1600\/1603340285736918-9.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Vita Liberata Beauty Blur Skin Tone Optimizer review\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiAPIqgH-iacEOn3yZ3eMjBABbFd2_yfkNSLtkeyPnB1S2FmX3K05z-XPwkPgv7DA48l6YLgRCv8013pz9zhWAJ-_zrZW4_XqKCPE5fgoyJFRG5QZZWBKZqfb4zhMBt4nN1p3WrSSUkSps\/w640-h480\/1603340285736918-9.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ERemember when âbody makeupâ basically amounted to sticky, orange, spray-on âtights in a canâ? How savage times were.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELuckily, things evolve rapidly in beauty, and now we have a whole range of industrial level trickery. For those of us who retain a mild horror of fake tan, the cult Body Blur from Vita Liberata became a must-have.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's an instant light tan with a hint of golden shimmer that also contains optical blurring agents to hide all those little imperfections and give you airbrushed looking limbs. I quickly became addicted to the stuff, and I still don't go to an event without coating myself in it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven I would have drawn the line at painting my face with it, no matter how fabulous the finish, but apparently some people had no such worries, because in response to good old popular demand, Vita Liberata have launched a primer that is actually designed for your face.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBilled as a 'skin tone optimizer', this glowy lotion really makes you look well rested and lit from within.\u0026nbsp; It colour corrects, amps up your glow, and conceals blemishes and uneven tone. It's a great night's sleep and eight months of kale smoothies in a face cream.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt works amazingly on it's own, but also under foundation. If you're into 'filter in a tube' products like I am, you won't be disappointed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EReal Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge | Sugar Crush\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEil5fp0lRO0x3NwsnKqgcA3eMth5aE6NCfgxIeekFUEfaAG-2P5O8AmQDjW4k0WVvt_RDY_mxHyu15bN3hGYnuvHA11rSA_8V-8VJwCZUphZCFJ1y913A8YqQpKnnjeK8hS9ZRNkXu3EBA\/s1600\/1603340280969171-10.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge Sugar Crush review\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEil5fp0lRO0x3NwsnKqgcA3eMth5aE6NCfgxIeekFUEfaAG-2P5O8AmQDjW4k0WVvt_RDY_mxHyu15bN3hGYnuvHA11rSA_8V-8VJwCZUphZCFJ1y913A8YqQpKnnjeK8hS9ZRNkXu3EBA\/w640-h480\/1603340280969171-10.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EFor serious beauty addicts, when the BeautyBlender landed, it was revolutionary. This little foam egg that you wetted and used to 'bounce' foundation into the skin looked unassuming, but it did an outstanding job of making even cheap foundations look seamless and airbrushed.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt took me a while to try it, but as soon as I did, I was converted. Over the years, many imitators have emerged to challenge the crown, and one of the best is reckoned to be from Real Techniques, who have pretty much cornered the market in excellent affordable makeup tools.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I decided to try one, not least because it c
2omes with an angled, flat edge which I find way more useful than the rounded bottom (ooh saucy!)\u0026nbsp; of the original.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWander Beauty Unlashed Volume \u0026amp; Curl Mascara\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEieKDG-3E5TgkeJj2f91oXZe-xT4oFufU8YEQHEFZDnjZvbRFVly9pQbhjLrzXIjIRYyz0qzMOXsxdk4jz0ooriXQ0GLGAi6-MlOf7j35i_o4X4hj4rJH_c_gf6q7UuXrLJVDpZ88sUn4Q\/s1600\/1603340275523352-11.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Wander Beauty Unlashed Volume \u0026amp; Curl Mascara review\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEieKDG-3E5TgkeJj2f91oXZe-xT4oFufU8YEQHEFZDnjZvbRFVly9pQbhjLrzXIjIRYyz0qzMOXsxdk4jz0ooriXQ0GLGAi6-MlOf7j35i_o4X4hj4rJH_c_gf6q7UuXrLJVDpZ88sUn4Q\/w640-h480\/1603340275523352-11.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAfter reading quite a few rave reviews of this, I finally got around to purchasing it. My lashes are dark and fairly long, but they are also straighter than Ant Middleton. Absolutely nothing in this world will convince them to hold a curl for longer than about five minutes, but still I try.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis little number has won many awards from beauty magazines, with the usual bold claims that 98% of testers saw 'dramatic' volume and length. It also has a lash-loving cocktail of conditioning agents in there too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was really eager to get hold of this, but it hasn't blown me away. I liked it but not anymore than others I've tried, although I do like the curved brush that makes scooping up every last lash super easy. It doesn't stop my lashes from dropping but I guess expecting a mascara to defy the force of gravity was always going to be unrealistic.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUrban Decay Vice Lipsticks | Violate and Love Drunk\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh4qZ8YK5tL2noXHLW7WlZKNd91XcyJ1sYn3YqAE48kau4UaeDz3qRPFGYYxkGcn0217x_-Tvxvv042r51cZ7qSOnibQNH7CbTwCkyZta1a9MXpr7zulr1L9jqlJhGn_8noEbYewZXumA4\/s1600\/1603340270521112-12.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks Violate and Love Drunk review\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh4qZ8YK5tL2noXHLW7WlZKNd91XcyJ1sYn3YqAE48kau4UaeDz3qRPFGYYxkGcn0217x_-Tvxvv042r51cZ7qSOnibQNH7CbTwCkyZta1a9MXpr7zulr1L9jqlJhGn_8noEbYewZXumA4\/w640-h480\/1603340270521112-12.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI also picked up these two mini size Vice lipsticks on my virtual travels. The range has over a 100 different shades, including some of my personal lipstick favourites like 'Big Bang', a seriously glittery magenta offering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI really like the formula of the 'Cream' shades, because they glide on like silk and have a beautiful intensity. I also really love the cartridge shell casing they come in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI chose what I think will soon be a new favourite in 'Violate', a beautiful sophisticated mauve and 'Love Drunk', which is a deep, classic red of the kind that makes you look vaguely French (always complete goals, if you ask me).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;
2\"\u003E2am London Gel Polish | Sex Toys | Sleeping Around | Bunny Boiler\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgTjh8A6mCM3crXdqSp5j-_PUeRi-27DF4UdbRuVN01P0XtopUBcW0z8uuZuqXGWXsHnUkyAecv26J06JG28_utxBNs_auuD85gqh6wPiulEhMxHcQtl3YQ9WNdYgIkwV25jZLM33MDNck\/s1600\/1603340265772369-13.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"2am London Gel Polish Sex Toys Sleeping Around Bunny Boiler review\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgTjh8A6mCM3crXdqSp5j-_PUeRi-27DF4UdbRuVN01P0XtopUBcW0z8uuZuqXGWXsHnUkyAecv26J06JG28_utxBNs_auuD85gqh6wPiulEhMxHcQtl3YQ9WNdYgIkwV25jZLM33MDNck\/w640-h480\/1603340265772369-13.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI'm willing to bet that lockdown has taught us all a few more skills, whether that's baking banana bread for days or learning how to cut your own fringe.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor me, as salons were shut, it was learning to do my own gel manis and pedis. I got the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/SENSATIONAIL-Polish-Starter-including-Chiffon\/dp\/B0087P9PB0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESensationail Rose Gold Starter kit\u003C\/a\u003E for my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/06\/its-my-birthday-turning-35-in-lockdown.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebirthday back in June\u003C\/a\u003E, which I highly recommend. And although I went back to the salon when it reopened, I simply don't have the time to go as often as is needed for all of the treatments I'd like (no, you're high maintenence).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo learning how to do as much as I can myself is definitely my lockdown end game. I wanted to expand my gel polish collection, and I discovered this fab brand, who have a range of really great, on-trend shades which are quite affordable.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI chose a mannequin style nude, a deep merlot and a greyed-out hazy lilac to start me off. I'm looking forward to a pamper session to try them out!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo those are my current recommendations for game changing new season beauty. Have you tried anything on the list? What else have you discovered lately?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/8325725196891764908\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/10\/the-prettiest-pandemic-new-online.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/8325725196891764908"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/8325725196891764908"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/10\/the-prettiest-pandemic-new-online.html","title":"The Prettiest Pandemic | New Online Beauty Finds"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjFcbF-NIuL7qm7Nu8zUIYhyphenhyphent1Gj5Irv70Mjdy6IG80BcApBPo4O9uJcEFodEG5dmfPhlDbxdjjM28sVTgRfmoGz2Hmh0xXLcxC90AqUoY0xMJSkAZZqG_hc72f5zRWv9g-BqDTFi0uKGs\/s72-c\/1603340333105604-0.png","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-5613368960675441948"},"published":{"$t":"2020-10-08T21:19:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-12-11T21:44:32.518+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"FabFitFun Autumn Fall 2020 Box | Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgmt81NWP3xD-bzgmp5GpM7I510xOzTrPX9sh1mVsvS2JhdeKX3K_8dkEg0bUbp5ZLaq4hCPyKDR7IamWo_v-xYFPlvM122Ocn9Tw6sfQcSxDU6cPqlff6PQwFlR4zs_zhjm7N2VBnhzm4\/s2048\/20201211_131130.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"FabFitFun Autumn Fall 2020 Box Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgmt81NWP3xD-bzgmp5GpM7I510xOzTrPX9sh1mVsvS2JhdeKX3K_8dkEg0bUbp5ZLaq4hCPyKDR7IamWo_v-xYFPlvM122Ocn9Tw6sfQcSxDU6cPqlff6PQwFlR4zs_zhjm7N2VBnhzm4\/s16000\/20201211_131130.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI'm quite a lot behind on writing about the Autumn FabFitFun box - because I've just had a dispatch notification for the Winter one!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIâm not quite sure how it slipped - only that things have been a little manic around here for a while. I still think this mystery selection of items that ships from the US is one of the best and most exciting subscriptions Iâve tried.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe products are all full-size, usually fairly high-end, a great mix of beauty, fashion and lifestyle items and frequently American brands I havenât come across before.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough I wasnât instantly smitten with my first ever FabFitFun box, itâs actually become one of the items Iâm most excited about receiving.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf youâre bored of the usual suspects with beauty sub boxes, I would say it's well worth a try. So what came for âfallâ or as we say here in the UK, autumn?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGlossmetrics Hair Removal Device ($59.99)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi9wIs1-7UWtmNo2E8OuNJqREz2PhLujMfh1OuGS_kWnie_eBEDjNtlHUXftmgYtIl8_7R0IvnaIAGLEdaE4PIQUM07QPXreWoiPs-GIrlNgb7qO0ifERoeRGZ1fIvXw8XkpXh0Ro_5eYA\/s2048\/20201211_131302.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Glossmetrics Hair Removal Device review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1919\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi9wIs1-7UWtmNo2E8OuNJqREz2PhLujMfh1OuGS_kWnie_eBEDjNtlHUXftmgYtIl8_7R0IvnaIAGLEdaE4PIQUM07QPXreWoiPs-GIrlNgb7qO0ifERoeRGZ1fIvXw8XkpXh0Ro_5eYA\/w600-h640\/20201211_131302.jpg\" width=\"600\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow hairy you are is all a matter of personal preference, but Iâm one of those strange individuals with a preference for being sleeker than a Siamese cat (although conversely, I canât get enough of brows, lashes and the hair on the head). So this little device was actually a great addition to the box for me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuite a few times, something will turn up in the FFF box that I was considering purchasing myself anyway - itâs quite uncanny - and this was one of those moments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs basically a mini touch electric shaver, with a smooth head and a pretty rose gold and cream design. Itâs gentle and safe to use on the face and body, so anywhere from your bikini line to your brows can be tamed in an instant.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs really easy to use and also to clean out - you simply twist off the head and use the little brush included to get rid of the hairs trapped inside. So handy fdr smooth skin in an instant!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Beauty Crop Glow Milk ($11.00)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi5mOa1wOlWqpgo9ilLjZBxWFUzp-ygAE1h9M-Hv9uZ6uNU5RTz9oxKc5GafnWQDO64SVsgFSKUkSTJq9pwL8C0U4YU9AJz4MX3exqBFQV9q72imxsTMFvtcmMxlrsinNDV0NvyDpSK_MY\/s2048\/20201211_131248.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Beauty Crop Glow Milk review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi5mOa1wOlWqpgo9ilLjZBxWFUzp-ygAE1h9M-Hv9uZ6uNU5RTz9oxKc5GafnWQDO64SVsgFSKUkSTJq9pwL8C0U4YU9AJz4MX3exqBFQV9q72imxsTMFvtcmMxlrsinNDV0NvyDpSK_MY\/w640-h480\/20201211_131248.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDonât we all just love to get our glow on? I know for me, autumn can be a time where my skin gets a lot duller and drier, due to the changeable weather and cold temperatures appearing.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough skincare and diet are the most important factors to remedy this, there's no doubt that a little extra boost from a great highlighter can help.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile powder highlighting products work well for adding a targeted hit of shine, I actually prefer either mixing a few drops of a liquid highlight in with my foundation or gently blending a few dots on top in key areas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis particular radiance comes enriched with coconut and argan oils to nourish while also creating a dreamy, dewy, soft-focus skin finish. Plus, how cute is that packaging?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EVoesh New York Pumpkin Spice Pedi In A Box ($20.00)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjp00rqvIkPQGccY3XWQS32G2HMdYVgfCeytz0Rdxsr1MqNtSHSP7khGCbUpn-sLHRxjytXzG96l1kvos3Tarw6ALbYxHuRP9h1UPfQlcDfB4mkrrJhgx2NoD0Fsd47eQi-yaXl0WOb-C8\/s2048\/20201211_131235.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Voesh New York Pumpkin Spice Pedi In A Box review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjp00rqvIkPQGccY3XWQS32G2HMdYVgfCeytz0Rdxsr1MqNtSHSP7khGCbUpn-sLHRxjytXzG96l1kvos3Tarw6ALbYxHuRP9h1UPfQlcDfB4mkrrJhgx2NoD0Fsd47eQi-yaXl0WOb-C8\/w640-h480\/20201211_131235.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that beauty salons have been closed for so long, we've all had to either embrace going more au naturel, or learn some at-home treatments pretty fast.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENever one to give up the glam, I've been practising my DIY skills. From home balayage to learning to do my own eyelash extensions, I've found that I quite like home beauty.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the things I've been doing a lot is gel nails since getting a kit for my birthday back in June. But I haven't been doing the full pedicure experience, which I can now try thanks to this little set.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou get eight sachets of Sea Salt Soak, Sugar Scrub, Mud Masque and Massage Cream, so you really can go to town and give yourself the full deluxe treatment. I'm looking forward to doing a few pamper nights with these and really unwinding!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EStila Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner + HUGE⢠Extreme Lash Mascara ($45.00)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjxoBWZM1ZVLGB9WLLTSO5989qhBHBe6_ut237sQaG5tQxs_qWO0FFu9Or0k4Sa4e3bJ94JNksi2FT2vIaBNVWRo0V4Hw9O8yLrrqk9YrTmyNqh6zyf6awKY2SBVOL0b8vYyoYaAaez064\/s2048\/20201211_131216.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Stila Stay All Day® Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner + HUGE⢠Extreme Lash Mascara review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjxoBWZM1ZVLGB9WLLTSO5989qhBHBe6_ut237sQaG5tQxs_qWO0FFu9Or0k4Sa4e3bJ94JNksi2FT2vIaBNVWRo0V4Hw9O8yLrrqk9YrTmyNqh6zyf6awKY2SBVOL0b8vYyoYaAaez064\/w640-h480\/20201211_131216.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMascara and liner are some of the staple items in any makeup bag, so it's always welcome to receive some in a sub box, and especially from such a quality brand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm very fussy about mascaras, and finding one I like can be difficult, but this looks great. It promises a bold look with length, curl, lift and an intensely black finish.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe formula
2is flexible and can be built up without clumping. It also contains conditioning agents to care for lashes as it enhances them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe big, fluffy, curvy brush actually reminds me of the one on my holy grail mascara - Too Faced Better Than Sex, so I'm hoping this works in a similar way and gives that light, volumized, fanned out look I love.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe eyeliner is one that's often talked about in the beauty world for having amazing lasting power, blacker-than-black pigment and a really precise tip, perfect for those cat eye flicks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENectar Blue Light Blocking Glasses\u0026nbsp;($45.00)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjBPHKmNyW1EGcc8cxxxGiZB8c1X7Khn5lckVq-gsHX797pB5WacOfeI5WDjI74I9pGun7OQmddeYZhJaxZbk4LCtI6kbVI-6bL5wLYmsQA6Lv0nf0dYSVMaMkhPdJ2r2LKDBEG8YPsL10\/s2048\/20201211_131207.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Nectar Blue Light Blocking Glasses review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjBPHKmNyW1EGcc8cxxxGiZB8c1X7Khn5lckVq-gsHX797pB5WacOfeI5WDjI74I9pGun7OQmddeYZhJaxZbk4LCtI6kbVI-6bL5wLYmsQA6Lv0nf0dYSVMaMkhPdJ2r2LKDBEG8YPsL10\/w640-h480\/20201211_131207.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomething I've never thought about getting before, but which could actually prove really useful, are these handy tortoiseshell framed blue light blocking glasses.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's face it, we all spend a long time glued to various screens these days - some of us spend up to eight hours a day in front of one. The high energy light emitted from these screens can lead to some negative side effects, such as a disrupted sleep cycle and strain on the eyes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's claimed that, by filtering out 45 per cent of the blue light exposure including the highest energy wavelengths, wearing a pair of these can reduce eyesight strain and increase productivity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, it's certainly worth a try, especially as I love the stylish frames here. This is the 'Shirley' style from Nectar's range of styles, and it's really pretty. I will definitely be giving these a go in the home office and I think this is such a quirky and cool item to get in the box!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMasontops Hydration Kit ($35.00)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7sNT6keN5JFreUzI2Su8zuqpkitbHdyCRd6R5qvTma34AxNN7eFvMqe_51o47DscwJO3NFZKyIB7FmdjD2BE9tkzgfH_ni4TMZr5p6eCOloWiDH6bIbhn8a-nUObC57l2QisUZzfKWmk\/s2048\/20201211_131158.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Masontops Hydration Kit review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7sNT6keN5JFreUzI2Su8zuqpkitbHdyCRd6R5qvTma34AxNN7eFvMqe_51o47DscwJO3NFZKyIB7FmdjD2BE9tkzgfH_ni4TMZr5p6eCOloWiDH6bIbhn8a-nUObC57l2QisUZzfKWmk\/w640-h480\/20201211_131158.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike a lot of people, I'm always trying to get better hydrated, this stylish glass Mason Jar, complete with turquoise drinking top and matching insulation sleeve was a great thing to re
2ceive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis means it can keep a drink hot or cold, which is good news as I often like to drink hot water with lemon in the colder months.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's a really unique design and very well made. It's taken up permanent residence on my desk!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHarper + Ari Exfoliating Sugar Cubes ($16.00)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhOJOtRbZnAL_d8yCTh7D6eT_jmNpMi9SiHP_c6FAtlo5R8QhsEZhuHs_w8F0cDN5_dabmoDMQfJjSSSd75pum1kr6CLbGPhIkxCw9PyEbYWwyX1d3M8llmd_oW_4_nIzf_S9yyn0VhBnE\/s2048\/20201211_131148.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Harper + Ari Exfoliating Sugar Cubes review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhOJOtRbZnAL_d8yCTh7D6eT_jmNpMi9SiHP_c6FAtlo5R8QhsEZhuHs_w8F0cDN5_dabmoDMQfJjSSSd75pum1kr6CLbGPhIkxCw9PyEbYWwyX1d3M8llmd_oW_4_nIzf_S9yyn0VhBnE\/w640-h480\/20201211_131148.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA pot of these actually came in the first ever FFF box I got, but I wasn't sorry to see them again. I found them really nice, with a lovely fresh honeydew melon scent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also like that they are a lot less messy than the coffee body scrubs I normally like, which makes them ideal to use in the bath too.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey gently massage away dead skin and leave your body soft, glowing and smelling beautiful. They feel like a treat to use and are the ideal addition to a pampering bath night.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENatureLab Tokyo Perfect Repair Treatment Masque ($16.00)\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizvg9bEXbW8K-_eDL2L97Se54_TrZI191ae1D-WY77t-Bv9GoNcw-FZAElaCI1pRpiYLDPCOHUzPWUS2odD7M7eDwGx1-fErCGKb9KNqmALshvEHaHLfxnEQHeM9kAN5k9gUh4gN3PoTo\/s2048\/20201211_131139.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"NatureLab Tokyo Perfect Repair Treatment Masque review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizvg9bEXbW8K-_eDL2L97Se54_TrZI191ae1D-WY77t-Bv9GoNcw-FZAElaCI1pRpiYLDPCOHUzPWUS2odD7M7eDwGx1-fErCGKb9KNqmALshvEHaHLfxnEQHeM9kAN5k9gUh4gN3PoTo\/w640-h480\/20201211_131139.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor a while now, I've been really conscious of taking the extra step to look after the condition of my hair, especially as I colour treat it and regularly use hot tools.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA good hair mask is a must, so this one is definitely welcome here. An ultra-creamy treat for parched locks, it contains a mix of plant stem cells and rich, nourishing oils to leave locks silky, moisturised and manageable.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith a subtle, botanical scent, the Masque is produced with minimal packaging and water usage and ethical practices - so you can have clean hair with a conscience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhwfsfLnQb5IF7iL9EXsfZ-hqo12oZrq7rOZ05A6m7DlflGFY5fwx1PMcrfV5ky6hq6eWPUZoFeCgCv6Q7U5XjlPq52fDfmaIe6XpY9zbXxmy9FlnmfSKZAgS2L3TTqP471DKRZ6GZi7x8\/s2048\/20201211_131120.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"FabFitFun Autumn Fall 2020 Box Review\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhwfsfLnQb5IF7iL9EXsfZ-hqo12oZrq7rOZ05A6m7DlflGFY5fwx1PMcrfV5ky6hq6eWPUZoFeCgCv6Q7U5XjlPq52fDfmaIe6XpY9zbXxmy9FlnmfSKZAgS2L3TTqP471DKRZ6GZi7x8\/w640-h480\/20201211_131120.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAnother beautiful box that winged it's way across the Atlantic to brighten my month up. Have you tried Fabfitfun yet?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/5613368960675441948\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/10\/fabfitfun-autumn-fall-2020-box-review.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5613368960675441948"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5613368960675441948"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/10\/fabfitfun-autumn-fall-2020-box-review.html","title":"FabFitFun Autumn Fall 2020 Box | Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgmt81NWP3xD-bzgmp5GpM7I510xOzTrPX9sh1mVsvS2JhdeKX3K_8dkEg0bUbp5ZLaq4hCPyKDR7IamWo_v-xYFPlvM122Ocn9Tw6sfQcSxDU6cPqlff6PQwFlR4zs_zhjm7N2VBnhzm4\/s72-c\/20201211_131130.jpg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-1301369050761896148"},"published":{"$t":"2020-10-01T09:20:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-12-11T21:45:35.191+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Shut In Style | Leopard Loving Lady Pt. II"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3ad5COCaQ-ElgPPmGA-pDjHeaRmd-umueAyqViDPyoUC1KMt1kCDjlEcUReH1EbUVZHExcnV8nQ61OP4Ux75mld3lEdk2j4y7c51I8xqCy2sUm1Lr4ZwDQEMnn4xezocATyTKeyJ-FHA\/s1600\/1598343318393361-0.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"leopard satin midi skirt cropped tshirt outfit\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3ad5COCaQ-ElgPPmGA-pDjHeaRmd-umueAyqViDPyoUC1KMt1kCDjlEcUReH1EbUVZHExcnV8nQ61OP4Ux75mld3lEdk2j4y7c51I8xqCy2sUm1Lr4ZwDQEMnn4xezocATyTKeyJ-FHA\/s16000\/1598343318393361-0.png\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EHowever far the world still seems from ânormalâ some days, there are little pockets where it feels a bit more like old times.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd when my husband and I headed out for tapas at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barescatapas.co.uk\/escabeche\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEscabeche\u003C\/a\u003E the other night, we could almost kid ourselves that we were back in our pre-pandemic lives for a few hours.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe restaurant is a place that weâve enjoyed dinner with friends many times in the past. There were delicious Catalan flatbreads, the signature Baresca meatballs, spicy patatas bravas and of course, the sinful-but-delicious churros to finish, with the usual lovely atmosphere and friendly service weâve always loved there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo top if off, it was one of those evenings where the air felt balmy and rich, so we could almost kid ourselves we were on holiday, which is one thing we have seriously missed this year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo of course, an outfit post had to be done!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg52TEMBLxMWTMf18sBD3cKjUiawTfFYM2DrrhOhhBQa5QqC0T7ZvNMQOYG_aIz-2OsOM6F0apVKTzfnBwPL145Lpa8rUymamn_qg-S357HZkbmnofVPpcJqAgle2AsVkuEVNmSF-sq0kI\/s1600\/1598343312205190-1.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Leopard satin midi skirt Marc Jacobs Snapshot bag French Grey\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg52TEMBLxMWTMf18sBD3cKjUiawTfFYM2DrrhOhhBQa5QqC0T7ZvNMQOYG_aIz-2OsOM6F0apVKTzfnBwPL145Lpa8rUymamn_qg-S357HZkbmnofVPpcJqAgle2AsVkuEVNmSF-sq0kI\/w640-h480\/1598343312205190-1.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhF3KnbUqKhGKS6z0-yD0PosxpJg04PfYOsShSVJI-sDIVNXnjETk8dd97gKE_eX0iYwKZGM3NB_q5vvP-TJOG1WNhmrxYDVKDcHlwgwL0wMC4TZ0amnCMw7oWUDrJESfYipwtCuomc6mg\/s1600\/1598343306495284-2.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"elegant satin leopard midi skirt outfit cropped tshirt block heel sandals british style blogger\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhF3KnbUqKhGKS6z0-yD0PosxpJg04PfYOsShSVJI-sDIVNXnjETk8dd97gKE_eX0iYwKZGM3NB_q5vvP-TJOG1WNhmrxYDVKDcHlwgwL0wMC4TZ0amnCMw7oWUDrJESfYipwtCuomc6mg\/w582-h640\/1598343306495284-2.png\" width=\"582\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKKV1QuBAyJhF9Q9n7FFJgMuIyws69RL8I-aOv_sQbhjnJ1WQhdOuwQCVc0D2NUDgsaf_DiWU_ROJ8pmm82E43krt4jxrMsGj__zvLGg44iQ9OcAuxRM2qWDBHoPOqyY
2LW2YI-Oygae94\/s1600\/1598343299666403-3.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Stella \u0026amp; Dot Rebel Stone bracelet Paul Smith leather cuff\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKKV1QuBAyJhF9Q9n7FFJgMuIyws69RL8I-aOv_sQbhjnJ1WQhdOuwQCVc0D2NUDgsaf_DiWU_ROJ8pmm82E43krt4jxrMsGj__zvLGg44iQ9OcAuxRM2qWDBHoPOqyYLW2YI-Oygae94\/w640-h480\/1598343299666403-3.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj1D8040QLnngXsbhR5AaqXBBqBigEmVqlwy55YhppCYKGTg13D-CBORvTYkwiuO6YoVhlKmWJ4UKJDijR0YFe6RaYJI5WBVn3SZzZh0scm16tn9oAYPrmggGcfDxbt57Ism0MYdiZ7EgE\/s1600\/1598343293674489-4.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"layered pendants missoma constellation lovebullets\" border=\"0\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj1D8040QLnngXsbhR5AaqXBBqBigEmVqlwy55YhppCYKGTg13D-CBORvTYkwiuO6YoVhlKmWJ4UKJDijR0YFe6RaYJI5WBVn3SZzZh0scm16tn9oAYPrmggGcfDxbt57Ism0MYdiZ7EgE\/w640-h466\/1598343293674489-4.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiF-KA7p6E_ns97PAkABU-yVlmkyts9EL4Imi-W245uRRVt3QPvlJKTdNtAsFDKr3ht529UVoIfO2t7NHLQLMFhRqj0nAoKm9DvbnO6NNTu35NxMESu3AP2STp6ayvARGvOQBHYtvwPOUw\/s1600\/1598343288736133-5.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"leopard satin midi skirt outfit marc jacobs snapshot bag outfit\" border=\"0\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiF-KA7p6E_ns97PAkABU-yVlmkyts9EL4Imi-W245uRRVt3QPvlJKTdNtAsFDKr3ht529UVoIfO2t7NHLQLMFhRqj0nAoKm9DvbnO6NNTu35NxMESu3AP2STp6ayvARGvOQBHYtvwPOUw\/w640-h634\/1598343288736133-5.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEicLONYYaAjxqzI83oiFxZnXPrhnNC5ldNUJ8B7P2DrvWYPIDRtlgv2qscwzo5mSl7p2MD6s6sGakN9O18NR8h3ea6JExwxLJmjsDTy5QcVRBwaXoxB2MoP3hSsjpjRHNp4fi7ZPSwpHOs\/s1600\/1598343279509916-6.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"leopard satin midi skirt outfit block heels perspex marc jacobs snapshot bag\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEicLONYYaAjxqzI83oiFxZnXPrhnNC5ldNUJ8B7P2DrvWYPIDRtlgv2qscwzo5mSl7p2MD6s6sGakN9O18NR8h3ea6JExwxLJmjsDTy5QcVRBwaXoxB2MoP3hSsjpjRHNp4fi7ZPSwpHOs\/w640-h480\/1598343279509916-6.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECropped black tshirt | Asos\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESatin leopard midi skirt | PrettyLittleThing\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPerspex block heeled sandals | M\u0026amp;S Collection\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EâRebelâ calcite bracelet | Stella \u0026amp; Dot\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENude leather cuff | Paul Smith\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EâGeminiâ constellation pendant | Missoma\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EObsidian shard pendant | Lovebullets\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EâSnapshotâ bag in French Grey | Marc Jacobs\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo I pulled this outfit together spur of the moment, and I actually really love it! I felt very âmeâ in it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe leopard midi skirt in soft satin has honestly been one of the unexpected best purchases of recent years - I get so much more wear out of it than I thought I would. It pairs beautifully with long boots and a rollneck jumper, or with flat sandals and a camisole. Iâve \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2019\/01\/are-you
2-loving-all-leopard-print-this.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshown it here styled with trainers\u003C\/a\u003E, a slogan jumper and a leather jacket last year too. The versatility of the piece and the lovely fluid way it moves on the body have made it a total classic for me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor this dinner, I decided to pair it with a boxy, black cotton cropped tshirt. As a mum of two - with a definite mum tum - the word âcrop topâ used to bring me out in a cold shiver. But actually, Iâve discovered that when you pair one with something high-waisted (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/05\/shut-in-style-awesome-orson.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elike this combination of jeans and a bardot-style crop top\u003C\/a\u003E), it really visually nips you in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis works especially well if the top is a little boxy and oversized, like this one. It's a really great little styling trick, especially for you apple-shaped girls like me who can struggle to define your waist.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI chose these block heeled simple strappy sandals to dress it up slightly. I love the perspex heel details on these, theyâre definitely one of my go-to shoes. Iâve shown them as part of a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2019\/07\/mama-style-summer-wedding-guest-outfit.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewedding guest outfit\u003C\/a\u003E on here before, and I also have them in red. They go with a lot, and the low heels give that French girl vibe I crave.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELayering on some accessories, I chose a couple of my very favourite pendants. I only buy jewellery and accessories when they really mean something now, so every piece I have, I adore.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe round constellation pendants from Missoma are beautiful, and feature little inlaid gems marking out the configuration for your star sign. Then I also chose this jagged shard of obsidian from Lovebullets to complement it - I love the story behind their pieces.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn my wrist, I layered up a simple nude leather cuff that I picked up in the Paul Smith warehouse sale, along with my favourite bracelet, this calcite obelisk from Stella and Dot. Thereâs nothing I wouldnât wear this bracelet with, I love it so much.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, the slightly sports luxe vibe created by the boxy cropped tee was enhanced by my Marc Jacobs Snapshot. I used this bag a lot last summer in Italy and Iâve recently started to gravitate to it again. The bold hardware and canvas strap just seem really right for now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESo that was my pick for a night out munching tapas - I think it's an outfit Iâll be repeating soon as it just felt good to wear!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/1301369050761896148\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/10\/mama-style-leopard-loving-lady-pt-ii.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1301369050761896148"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1301369050761896148"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/10\/mama-style-leopard-loving-lady-pt-ii.html","title":"Shut In Style | Leopard Loving Lady Pt. II"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3ad5COCaQ-ElgPPmGA-pDjHeaRmd-umueAyqViDPyoUC1KMt1kCDjlEcUReH1EbUVZHExcnV8nQ61OP4Ux75mld3lEdk2j4y7c51I8xqCy2sUm1Lr4ZwDQEMnn4xezocATyTKeyJ-FHA\/s72-c\/1598343318393361-0.png","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-1683732198059348446"},"published":{"$t":"2020-09-01T22:34:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-09-30T16:03:20.649+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"New In Beauty Pie | Latest Products Reviewed "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEihpLAVURfuB8IPrTBs6YRVolCnj88cxARDyGNiooHj8bEB-tFV6u4SZdrv9IBqR1ejZ6cTtciiyeQxcFAxdlrDGFfI9MHcJQ1wZ7f_1VUTUbq-zD8ZE-1QGbSaaQHSa-A4chR-O5KvSRI\/s2048\/PSX_20200901_221424.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie haul products new in 2020\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEihpLAVURfuB8IPrTBs6YRVolCnj88cxARDyGNiooHj8bEB-tFV6u4SZdrv9IBqR1ejZ6cTtciiyeQxcFAxdlrDGFfI9MHcJQ1wZ7f_1VUTUbq-zD8ZE-1QGbSaaQHSa-A4chR-O5KvSRI\/s16000\/PSX_20200901_221424.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy love for Beauty Pie just grows and grows.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince signing up way back in March 2017, Iâve seen the brand go from strength to strength, improving their formulas, launching exclusive products and expanding from skincare into colour cosmetics, body care, hair products and even things like scented candles and travel bags.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow every month brings some new launches that keep things interesting but also make it much harder to decide what to spend allowance on!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you donât know \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2017\/03\/slicing-into-beauty-pie-revolution-in.html\"\u003Ehow Beauty Pie works\u003C\/a\u003E, my initial post explains the model - but basically itâs a membership offering luxury formulation beauty products for less.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs not without it's problems - the spending allowance can be problematic, and theyâre very prone to annoying stock issues with things being impossible to get hold of for months, but in my opinion the good outweighs the bad.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI now purchase almost all\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2017\/06\/another-slice-beauty-pie-skincare-review.html\"\u003E of my skincare products \u003C\/a\u003Efrom them and increasingly a lot of my daily make-up items too, which means being a member makes perfect sense for me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, there are some items that have made it onto the list of my canât-go-without items, so Beauty Pie have a fan for life in me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI thought Iâd share the latest order I made with them\u0026nbsp; - a mixture of new products (some of which have rapidly become essentials) and a couple of tried-and-tested favourites.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EJapanfusion Hydra Prep Lotion\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg0bIDFEHzV-w7iG9vbGWmO-rgnA6SKz5NJCHMd_gCDl2k4VPQLiydKp_wcBH8FMrHCMQFjrqa4CmWs_uQyprX3x7gMQ0sHmELCsW_TQfYT-zRZSgUXtcgkz9B8SR9a1kaMKAO5VZY4sZA\/s2048\/PSX_20200901_221617.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Japanfusion Hydra Prep Lotion\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg0bIDFEHzV-w7iG9vbGWmO-rgnA6SKz5NJCHMd_gCDl2k4VPQLiydKp_wcBH8FMrHCMQFjrqa4CmWs_uQyprX3x7gMQ0sHmELCsW_TQfYT-zRZSgUXtcgkz9B8SR9a1kaMKAO5VZY4sZA\/w640-h480\/PSX_20200901_221617.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2018\/08\/beauty-pie-japanfusion-skincare-review.html\"\u003Ereviewed the whole Japanfusion range\u003C\/a\u003E when it first launched in August 2018, but one item from the range that unexpectedly became a ride-or-die was this liquid essence.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt first, it was the one product from the range I thought I wouldnât have much of a use for. It's a step that didnât existing in my skincare routine before - a light liquid that you splash on before serum and moisturiser.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDescribed as a âmicro-molecular hydrating prep tonicâ, I simply love the effect this has of waking up and refreshing my skin without leaving it feeling dry and tight like a toner might.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs something I look forward to applying each day when I get up in the morning.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can feel it getting to work softening, freshening and hydrating beautifully, with antioxidant jabara citrus and grape extracts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Moisture Lock complex re-energizes my skin, plumps up my fine lines with deep hydration and guards against UV-related free radical damage - plus it smells so delicate and beautiful.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs something I didnât know I needed that I canât be without.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWondercolour Shadow Stick - Teddy Bare\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhiYA4VsbJg8gNLovrdDA9aJKkita5rotEBwOJaqKfsORp3I2c-vHtTVroWeTMWQ4E4izPdqdk8hhVkU11DJ7EPoMCxLPxqu6V7LMnH7kx-fNfYb_dQzmf4tL93ImxsJy8aYTmujJ7um5U\/s2048\/PSX_20200901_221446.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Wondercolour Shadow Stick - Teddy Bare\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhiYA4VsbJg8gNLovrdDA9aJKkita5rotEBwOJaqKfsORp3I2c-vHtTVroWeTMWQ4E4izPdqdk8hhVkU11DJ7EPoMCxLPxqu6V7LMnH7kx-fNfYb_dQzmf4tL93ImxsJy8aYTmujJ7um5U\/w640-h480\/PSX_20200901_221446.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYou know when you try something and it instantly becomes a product you reach for everyday? Thatâs definitely the case with me and this gorgeous cream shadow stick.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESmudge-proof, uncreasable, long-lasting colour makes this an absolute winner, but although it's great as an eyeshadow, Iâve actually found a lot more use for it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI use this product in the shade Teddy Bare as a contour stick and it works amazingly well!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot only is the cool, taupe shade perfect for creating realistic shadows on the face - far more than orange-toned bronzers, but the crayon format makes it quick and easy to apply, and you get a really precise application.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMother Nature didnât bless me with the killer cheekbones I want, so this little stick does the job instead.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI literally draw it on - in t
2wo long, thin triangles under my cheeks, on either side of my forehead and down the sides of my nose, and blend out using a flat edged foundation brush.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt creates the most natural looking shadow and it's so easy to use, I couldnât live without it. I love the fact it's a one-and-done product for me - swipe on, blend out and my contour and my eyeshadow is done in a few seconds flat. A game changer.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOne Powder Wonder - Exquisite Light\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgVC3IvSetH1SNa7Wq__DntbNMdaX35HP4yW1q2NdaLoxzOiX3TbuXWSaZDuZ_al6tz6cga_2bp2L9xFpi1u1A-5gHb3jppZA8jnOyNf-5B52JrYwLpWsNeeDi7tJBgwC6d7T2BrFU4Kuc\/s2048\/PSX_20200901_221536.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie One Powder Wonder - Exquisite Light\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgVC3IvSetH1SNa7Wq__DntbNMdaX35HP4yW1q2NdaLoxzOiX3TbuXWSaZDuZ_al6tz6cga_2bp2L9xFpi1u1A-5gHb3jppZA8jnOyNf-5B52JrYwLpWsNeeDi7tJBgwC6d7T2BrFU4Kuc\/w640-h480\/PSX_20200901_221536.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSrkkwmPsJwl4qGyS6Dy6j47jFCub54lAQVDRcSoTzCG18kr9dxP44kKQ2u6o5kSvkvU2hLQJnpEs0ek3SgF64ZJRkHL6GCtryGZYdP7W0QzodmzYipuOixK4febjP0ZSd_xic9mPyPH0\/s2048\/PSX_20200901_221557.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSrkkwmPsJwl4qGyS6Dy6j47jFCub54lAQVDRcSoTzCG18kr9dxP44kKQ2u6o5kSvkvU2hLQJnpEs0ek3SgF64ZJRkHL6GCtryGZYdP7W0QzodmzYipuOixK4febjP0ZSd_xic9mPyPH0\/s640\/PSX_20200901_221557.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe original One Powder Wonder - a light-reflecting, blurring powder that can be used both underneath makeup as a primer and on top to set.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen Beauty Pie have just released two new versions, in a gold and a bronze tone. This gives a beautiful uplit glow and a perfected finish to skin.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, I think it may already have been pulled from sale. There is now no trace of it on the BP website, only the original.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's really sad because I am loving using this and was actually going to order another one as back up!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI would compare this product to the Mac Mineralize Skinfinish powder - a bit too much for some people I guess, but I loved the glowy effect!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll just have to go back to the original, but I do really like this version.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFeatherlight UVA\/UVB SPF 50 Sunscreen + Primer\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRvUVJdjt-7K3cIqIl7WajMf_h1HdAaleso_Szlzmatk7J2gRkvHWJtA58zLLN3xRWMbIY6Mnclx3VYzOfVtYj0Z2sAm_hCgiUgeE8
2-ikuDx77qG6W1kus6XidcHFqjAkp65ycBWdqQO8\/s2048\/PSX_20200901_221644.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Featherlight UVA\/UVB SPF 50 Sunscreen + Primer\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRvUVJdjt-7K3cIqIl7WajMf_h1HdAaleso_Szlzmatk7J2gRkvHWJtA58zLLN3xRWMbIY6Mnclx3VYzOfVtYj0Z2sAm_hCgiUgeE8-ikuDx77qG6W1kus6XidcHFqjAkp65ycBWdqQO8\/w640-h480\/PSX_20200901_221644.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFinally, something I've been hoping Beauty Pie would launch since I first joined.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI buy pretty much all of my skincare, bar a couple of items from them, and obviously the more you purchase, the more it justifies the membership fee.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut the one skincare item I can't do without is a high factor sunscreen. Until now, BP have only done an SPF25, and although I like the feel of the product, I want to wear a higher factor. So this is much longed for!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis product contains light-absorbing DNA Shield\u0026nbsp; to help fight inflammation and sun damage and a blend of tomato stem cell extract, natural peptides and sugar molecules that stop damage to the skin.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd as it's designed to feel totally light and non-sticky on the skin, and act as a primer for your makeup it's the ideal sun protection product for a beauty addict.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm so pleased this has joined the line-up.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFuturelipstick Luxe Shine | You Sexy Thing\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEicZmDIeFxL0hNJ1kPF2pIB7Hqt-HF-ndAAMeUQuF1iHBTp2Fu1YW_FQ0gfQjznAZ72vgHPleJuyQDYigyX4XUkJZtG8tccnAmeQgy7M-qwXf2r7oNy-GOfxQIYH-B6UshoJLIIQqnfAe0\/s2048\/PSX_20200901_221507.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Futurelipstick Luxe Shine You Sexy Thing\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEicZmDIeFxL0hNJ1kPF2pIB7Hqt-HF-ndAAMeUQuF1iHBTp2Fu1YW_FQ0gfQjznAZ72vgHPleJuyQDYigyX4XUkJZtG8tccnAmeQgy7M-qwXf2r7oNy-GOfxQIYH-B6UshoJLIIQqnfAe0\/w640-h480\/PSX_20200901_221507.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis is my perfect day to day lipstick! I've gone through several tubes of the stuff - which is almost unheard of for me, a lipstick junkie with so many shades.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI really love the formula here. It's semi-sheer and gives a glossy, plumped-up effect without being at all sticky.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's infused with conditioning coconut and avocado oils, so it feels really comfortable and nourishing to wear.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis shade in particular is a really wearable peachy nude shot through with a very fine golden shimmer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt just makes lips look beautiful and perfected, and feels super-luxurious to apply. An absolute must-have for me.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUber Youth Re-Elastic Concentrate Serum\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj06qOWwNKQGzwW0O2mnCmc5dCogKuOUlmHyQ2YGgsMkiV3cxtALf5DC_dYUfG7f79VnDaEmYI-IgEWasFAsSRpUNjzggJDbCDnXAuGBcSUqMimq8qwwCRaEmxB-RLg_jEziE5BxjvKHu4\/s2048\/PSX_20200901_221703.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty Pie Uber Youth Re-Elastic Concentrate Serum\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj06qOWwNKQGzwW0O2mnCmc5dCogKuOUlmHyQ2YGgsMkiV3cxtALf5DC_dYUfG7f79VnDaEmYI-IgEWasFAsSRpUNjzggJDbCDnXAuGBcSUqMimq8qwwCRaEmxB-RLg_jEziE5BxjvKHu4\/w640-h480\/PSX_20200901_221703.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis is something new to me, but I ran out of my previous serum - the Beauty Pie Triple Hyaluronic Acid Serum - and wanted something with a little more of a focus on anti-aging this time around.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPacked with peptides and wrinkle-fighting goodies, this also has a
2new ingredient called Vitagenisis which is supposed to even out pigmentation and brighten up your complexion too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese things don't work overnight, but by pairing them with retinols at night, I'm hoping to see an improvement over time by adding this to my routine.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESo those are my current Beauty Pie essentials - have you tried them yet?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/1683732198059348446\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/09\/new-in-beauty-pie-latest-products.html#comment-form","title":"25 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1683732198059348446"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1683732198059348446"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/09\/new-in-beauty-pie-latest-products.html","title":"New In Beauty Pie | Latest Products Reviewed "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEihpLAVURfuB8IPrTBs6YRVolCnj88cxARDyGNiooHj8bEB-tFV6u4SZdrv9IBqR1ejZ6cTtciiyeQxcFAxdlrDGFfI9MHcJQ1wZ7f_1VUTUbq-zD8ZE-1QGbSaaQHSa-A4chR-O5KvSRI\/s72-c\/PSX_20200901_221424.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"25"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-2644367907453522487"},"published":{"$t":"2020-08-24T11:34:00.009+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-11-20T14:46:04.279+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The French Girl Style Starter Kit | How To Do Parisian Chic"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiAZVDtzqmkrcCNDiY67v6aeJdXoHFCTUyrOjoKS4ejnSoo0jJYOFK9WP4VtMaDoHU2P8VglZNcwknIymWVmo_jxZVMhMd7BDXU9R5Dz_U0DQiubBftCrTF3lgJGJ6kMnbkzrt2JuEJ9RI\/s1318\/french+girl+2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"french style flat lay\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1318\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiAZVDtzqmkrcCNDiY67v6aeJdXoHFCTUyrOjoKS4ejnSoo0jJYOFK9WP4VtMaDoHU2P8VglZNcwknIymWVmo_jxZVMhMd7BDXU9R5Dz_U0DQiubBftCrTF3lgJGJ6kMnbkzrt2JuEJ9RI\/d\/french+girl+2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003EIf thereâs one thing Iâm always obsessed with, it's the idea of âFrench girlâ style. Itâs an iconic look that seems to fascinate so many of us. A quick search reveals countless
2webpages and articles dedicated to trying to capture the particular mystique of La Parisienne, and it's something I canât get enough of.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItâs the combination of effortless insouciance and perfectly chosen combinations that captivates me. On the surface, it's a contradiction - how can something be both so simple and yet so nuanced? And yet itâs precisely by putting in the planning - understanding the items and colourways, what shapes go together etc - that French women can achieve that throw-on-and-go effect.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt appeals to me for so many reasons. Itâs utterly timeless and never looks âtoo muchâ. Itâs polished but not overly groomed. And as someone with very limited time, the appeal of a small, tightly-edited selection of well-chosen basics is strong.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo recently, Iâve resolved to âbe more Frenchâ in my approach.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis doesnât come naturally to me. For a start, Iâm a bit of a magpie, drawn to different styles in a way that is sometimes less than considered. Iâm also a bit too try-hard by French girl standards - I love a good contour and I donât leave the house without eyelash extensions, which is way over the top for this style. But itâs something to aspire to and aim for, and as I get older I find it easier to stick to one tried-and-tested thing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI adore French style icons - especially Jeanne Damas, Camille Charriere, Monica de La Villardiere and Sabina Socol. Plus, my family are French on my motherâs side, so Iâm going to claim that and milk it for all it's worth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYears of following these French style influencers has helped me understand the building blocks of âFrench styleâ, if such a thing can be claimed. So what are the key pieces to pulling together the look?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETailored Blazers\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Jeanne Damas blazer outfit\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cliqueinc.com\/posts\/218526\/-2115421-1489148861.700x0c.jpg\" width=\"429\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMixing an element of tailoring into an otherwise casual look is a very European trick, and French girls have mastered the art of the blazer. A sharp-shouldered jacket, cut immaculately, but draped casually over the shoulders or worn with denim, is a staple piece.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou want an almost masculine finish to it for full French girl style points -\u0026nbsp; so a slightly oversized suit jacket works, or Iâve also seen the cropped tweed jackets used to great effect. Rolling up the sleeves slightly makes it even better.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Everyday Red Lip\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The french girl red lip\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/frenchgirldaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Louise-Follain-Polaroids-for-Ford-Models-French-Girl-Beauty-Guide.jpg\" width=\"427\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrench girl style revolves around a very contrasting beauty look. Great fresh skin (the rule of thumb here is to pay way more attention to your skin and less to your makeup), barely any foun
2dation, groomed brows, not much eye makeup - perhaps just a minimal flick of pencil liner or mascara, rarely both - contrasted with the dash and glamour of a red lip.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike a lot of people, Iâve struggled with the boldness of red lipstick, feeling somehow clownish in it. But it is an instant mood lifter and certainly gives the French vibe. The key is to find a shade of red that works and to be a little less than perfect with the application - it's a more lived-in version of red.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBold Sunglasses\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"french girl style sunglasses\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/proxy\/AVvXsEh-w_i20-0Ea8R6h5sevVQXiC-u2CvGXt5hD8EjehyphenhyphenN0Vec1xqVCRJ09gAurAAnFupiRnhXs9PHWLgchQ7S9weoaPdGPj3bHagJsRCASyP0RqfH7qyaitWj1OHV77jjorHru-sLVrKCajemHPNJWZUtkLkIKIMmifQBkcgSWWmmLALw5v5wRztls9i9GysICSKrbw67hh4ZCuK65w=w518-h640\" style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"518\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThereâs not much a bold pair of sunglasses canât do for a look, and they also hide a multitude of sins. I donât think we Brits wear sunglasses enough (possibly because of a lack of sun, but Iâm not going to let that stop meâ¦). Thereâs nothing like the mystique of a pair of great shades. Throw them on with an oversized white shirt and jeans and you have an instant vibe.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECompact Bags\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"french girl style compact cross body bag chanel wallet on chain\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/27\/22\/3d\/27223db9c71a531dd8e3b11375e37cb0.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne thing youâll notice about French girls is that they donât generally âdoâ huge bags. Thereâs a real movement towards travelling light and having compact, cross body styles. This feels so much less fussy than lugging around a huge tote bag groaning with stuff.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlus, you just feel so much less weighed down. Of course there will be times that you - and any French style icon - needs a larger bag, but most of the time, try to pare it back.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAnkle Boots and Flats\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"french girl ankle boots\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mychicobsession.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/frenchgirl-fall-outfit.png?ssl=1\u0026amp;is-pending-load=1\" width=\"470\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to shoes, the French seem to have unspoken rules about what to wear when - and it's all to do with balance. In opposition to what seems natural to the British, the French seem to live by the rule - the higher the hemline, the lower the heel.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHence that look of an A-line mini worn with a subtle low block heel. Ankle boots, almond-toed flats and low sandals are the workhorses of Parisienne footwear - so chic and so practical for nipping around those cobbled streets.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Breton Stripe\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Brigitte Bardot breton stripe top french girl style\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/emirateswoman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/img-304163000-0001.gif\" width=\"429\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EName an iconic French figure that hasnât worn âLa Mariniereâ. Iâll waitâ¦. From Brigitte Bardot to Coco Chanel and Francoise Hardy, it may be a cliche to pop on a Breton
2stripe, but it's a hugely stylish and timeless one. This simple classic works so well with so many things, it's absolutely a must have.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EStraight Cut Denim\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"french girl jeans straight cut denim\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjTlKZ5h9MaBitYWciKyaqtjNI6GWxMPN2o_ktD-WP24Yhldhcqhj7i-4VhiS_ZN4zYdQm5JAwBqwuwrHSMMux29fQRHQjc3MRGDjoLAPmcCbSLTnu-6L4AGuNmukCbe2HmrDwhCRN3l5A\/w427-h640\/Classic-Spring-Outfit-Idea-Easy-Instagram-French-Girl-Look-Inspiration-White-Button-Down-Shirt-High-Waisted-Jeans-Hermes-Flat-Sandals-Via-Sophie-Hubert-Le-Fashion-Blog.jpg\" width=\"427\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne thing that shines through on Parisenne style feeds is the denim. Jeans are a staple part of the style, but they must be worn in a certain way. Not for the French girl this stretchy, part-Lycra blend. It has to be thick, proper denim, preferably cut straight. Perhaps slim but never spray-on. The kind of denim that looks like it could be from any era from the 50s onwards.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis has been the biggest shift in my wardrobe -\u0026nbsp; moving away from certain styles. If you want to get the French girl denim look, I recommend investing in vintage Leviâs or Topshop and Whistles have some great selections too.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESimple Accessories\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Camille Charriere, necklace, midi dress\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/picture-cdn.wheretoget.it\/nvj724-l-610x610-dress-camille+charriere-blogger-midi+dress-blue+dress-light+blue-necklace-gold+necklace.jpg\" width=\"427\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was Chanel herself who said âElegance is restraintâ which is a definitely an approach to apply to all areas of life. A few well chosen accessories are key. A couple of simple, delicate pendants, a low-key set of earrings or one statement ring are all you really need.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Statement Blouse\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Jeanne Damas, blouse, french girl style\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cliqueinc.com\/posts\/218526\/-2115437-1489149271.700x0c.jpg\" width=\"405\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is definitely a trick favoured by Jeanne and Camille - adding a twist with a blouse for evening - one with statement sleeves or a slinky satin fabric. Iâve definitely added some fancy blouses to my wardrobe recently in the hope of capturing this style.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPaired with straight cut denim and low block sandals, that is a hugely French look right there.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELittle Black Dress\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"french girl style little black dress\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/a2\/82\/87\/a282874391dd206d607e5b19eb8ee19e.jpg\" width=\"427\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat would any list of style be without the classic LBD? Another Chanel concept, it's something that has stood the test of time and literally never goes out of style - although it does evolve. I always dream of finding that one perfect day-to-night version, but I havenât quite found it yet.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo those seem to be the basics - worn in perfect harmony - to achieve the French girl look. Iâm concentrating on stocking up on these items and trying to edit down other pieces.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat do you think of Parisienne chic?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/2644367907453522487\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/08\/the-french-girl-style-starter-kit-how.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/26443
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Times when the world didn't feel quite so heavy. It reminds me of my days at university, when what to wear out that night was my most pressing concern. Things are different in so many ways now.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI can't really remember the last time I went into a physical shop other than a supermarket, which is crazy. But recently, the office I worked at shut down for good (I'm now officially permanently home-based, at least until they lease a new premises!) and I went in to clear out my desk.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs I was in the city centre, I decided to pop into Primark. I was on the hunt for some of their lash cluster sets, and I also like to look for basics and trend led pieces if I ever go there. There's nowhere quite like it, after all. No item was over £15.00, and the choice on offer was amazing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo here's what caught my eye this timeâ¦.\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMultitone Woven Straw Hat | £5.00\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"primark straw hat haul summer 2020\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhVAvQIeumopwzM__pPZwKj5FcRq3xbfN2WXoyOyaqsbDf2-RkleTFCVjOyyfRE7v7Xuk5h0j7lBpABvGxk-Eopei2dXd-jJLvYHc9E-lWqsTvDZZRooOzzwHysAez_eQJvN5k46QppgmA\/w640-h480\/1597831774651758-2.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the few positives about lockdown this year has been that the summer weather has generally been beautiful. We've really been able to make the most of our garden and appreciate our time at home.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, with restrictions beginning to ease, many people have also been able to go abroad. I'm insanely jealous and in bad need of a break, but at the moment things are changing all the time, countries are flying on and off the air bridge list all the time, and we've decided not to try going away for now. It's too stressful with two small kids, and getting stuck in quarantine now could affect Theo starting school, which we can't risk.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhich is all a very long-winded way of saying - this hat is sadly not going to be seeing any beaches soon, even though it would be perfect for them. There's nothing more chic or practical than a wide-brimmed straw hat on holiday, and I love the black and beige together here. Pair this with an off-the-shoulder sundress and a some flat sandals and you've got a great high summer look.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPleated chiffon headband | £2.00\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhifN6VgkQ37Oy66zVpQfbrPV4J3_DG8Q1PewWnhPk8GgmRrEqQhOVOEAwo9VZ2wzAzXakhezoqxCnBH5332iOLE6bObP1TmgGbct_gBMDzVqZcbzKC4EyJBvwrpTF0ib-fb-fFBrq7aag\/s1600\/1597831769559128-3.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"primark chiffon headband\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhifN6VgkQ37Oy66zVpQfbrPV4J3_DG8Q1PewWnhPk8GgmRrEqQhOVOEAwo9VZ2wzAzXakhezoqxCnBH5332iOLE6bObP1TmgGbct_gBMDzVqZcbzKC4EyJBvwrpTF0ib-fb-fFBrq7aag\/w640-h480\/1597831769559128-3.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI'm still on a strong headband game right now. For me, they've replaced the statement necklace as an easy way to throw something on and look instantly a bit more pulled together - plus, they're also a handy solution to bad hair days!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EPrimark is a great place to pick them up cheaply and get a variety of different looks. This one is ultra-wide, and I loved the dalmatian spot print and pleated chiffon fabric. This will brighten up plain tees like a dream.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAssorted cluster lashes | £4.50\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg
2kA_1dA4Bvv8-WuNd1cYuGQqrdutgPdsEpFHP4PZkxKo3g5cBnrUbgnuV1kax7oIF0WvylcBamCuQxFo20Pmoi6cn7ymBSXKGbjDi6-l9BvmvZo0e6n6cVcLabv_MSKGx8aviNCSSGu3o\/s1600\/1597831765000002-4.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"primark cluster lashes multipack\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgkA_1dA4Bvv8-WuNd1cYuGQqrdutgPdsEpFHP4PZkxKo3g5cBnrUbgnuV1kax7oIF0WvylcBamCuQxFo20Pmoi6cn7ymBSXKGbjDi6-l9BvmvZo0e6n6cVcLabv_MSKGx8aviNCSSGu3o\/w640-h480\/1597831765000002-4.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis is sort of the whole reason for my Primark dash. I do my own lash extensions, but for a while now I've preferred using these cluster lashes, because they are just so quick and easy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EPrimark normally sells smaller packs for £1 each which is amazing considering the equivalent from Eylure or Ardell costs almost £7.00. I wanted to go in and stock up, but they didn't have my usual ones.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhat they did have were these larger packs, but they still work out cheaper. I grabbed a couple of packs to keep me going.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EYoga pilates trainer liners | £3.50\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjvOL47O1C7wVo68TMT0Sbw3kLc0O68DEyb5RJE2DONTn88scokI2RjmCm6ELFc_r7kM_o4ZC73OCOfVjOvXDx2T09AwZ4yJw6JPW8ve3kc3gm7crSBu3PTtxtLzjUhkbXhULFKn2vxx9U\/s1600\/1597831759840310-5.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"primark yoga pilates socks\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjvOL47O1C7wVo68TMT0Sbw3kLc0O68DEyb5RJE2DONTn88scokI2RjmCm6ELFc_r7kM_o4ZC73OCOfVjOvXDx2T09AwZ4yJw6JPW8ve3kc3gm7crSBu3PTtxtLzjUhkbXhULFKn2vxx9U\/w640-h480\/1597831759840310-5.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EBasics are as much a part of the reason I love Primark as the trend-led items. I always use one of my rare trips there to fill up my sock drawer or my tights or plain vests. The shoe liner socks at Primark are great because they have such a wide selection.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThese cotton ones have special silicone grip soles to stop you slipping about all over the place during your downward dog. They have ventilation mesh, seamless toes and a special fabric blend that supports your feet - there's a lot of technical stuff in there!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYou could pay a lot for a specialist sports sock somewhere else, so two pairs for £3.50 is an absolute bargain.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EShoulder padded sleeveless white tee | £5.00\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg5MlQF4CeJPzWtyRlQ79jgtWuxADwOEr0Uqh_lIpE2VFa1eeW4h11UxFenZ8LA1S9_nINYPqNktEqDKB7onoqnQzZSog6MunUHj11lWs_x6QeewwSwEXXNXs_8uZ7N7WAvIDIH3-eYjRA\/s1600\/1597831752633174-6.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"primark basics shoulder pad white t-shirt\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg5MlQF4CeJPzWtyRlQ79jgtWuxADwOEr0Uqh_lIpE2VFa1eeW4h11UxFenZ8LA1S9_nINYPqNktEqDKB7onoqnQzZSog6MunUHj11lWs_x6QeewwSwEXXNXs_8uZ7N7WAvIDIH3-eYjRA\/w640-h480\/1597831752633174-6.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ETalking of basics, it's all in the details. You can spend a lot of time searching for the perfect tshirt or pair of classic jeans. And it's also the little details which can update something and make it modern.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThat was the case with this plain tshirt. It has shoulder pads and a cropped, sleeveless cut that just elevate the design a little and nake it look very current. I'm definitely pining for the 80s and 90s at the moment - I can't stop watching old films from back then - so I'm more than happy to bring the shoulder pad back!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis will go really well with straight cut jeans and a long blazer or tucked into a pleated midi skirt. A simple update on an essential wardrobe staple.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBlue striped tiered midi shirt dress | £15.00\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhrhGNpOGOMXoQ2aU3oZViyv9u9wzgw0MZf76PyU9ERznuZsmu8iSaQO3iv42FszWH_YutXUo6qjPP2rJe5zRUrgRLhHJecOpv2fIHZoLQY21tZ0DBs55uMXGPU_xn
2ZbVd5Q0Bqn-T3MOA\/s1600\/1597831746567914-7.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"primark striped midi shirt dress tiered\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhrhGNpOGOMXoQ2aU3oZViyv9u9wzgw0MZf76PyU9ERznuZsmu8iSaQO3iv42FszWH_YutXUo6qjPP2rJe5zRUrgRLhHJecOpv2fIHZoLQY21tZ0DBs55uMXGPU_xnZbVd5Q0Bqn-T3MOA\/w597-h640\/1597831746567914-7.png\" width=\"597\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis dress ticked all the trend boxes for me. I'm a huge fan of a shirt dress anyway - they are eternally chic to me - and I absolutely loved the fresh, ticking stripe fabric, the longer midi length, the tiered skirt, flared sleeves, grandad collar and drop waist on this. It has so many great little design touches that make it look so much more expensive than it was.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI took one look at this and could immediately see it all over my Insta grid! There's something very 'Roman Holiday' about this and I think it's the ideal breezy piece to pop on with a pair of white trainers and look instantly on point. And you just know Zara has this for three times the price!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENavy puff sleeved smock dress | £12.00\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjpjGqtvDJy2CfWq4RCrerJSX8FfX30R7L8PLYZbAug53tfJ20atU5X6aj_OL-bB7MJc_X3ykxjeVfCdyU9oQ94MIoR8yCM9gmAT9Q7l0FHgPjH8DAEClfR9MevYyfPR0s6ffTWUwSjNDs\/s1600\/1597831739660178-8.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"primark navy puff sleeved smock dress\" border=\"0\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjpjGqtvDJy2CfWq4RCrerJSX8FfX30R7L8PLYZbAug53tfJ20atU5X6aj_OL-bB7MJc_X3ykxjeVfCdyU9oQ94MIoR8yCM9gmAT9Q7l0FHgPjH8DAEClfR9MevYyfPR0s6ffTWUwSjNDs\/w640-h562\/1597831739660178-8.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe last piece I chose was another throw-on-and-go summer dress - this time a little smock dress with puffed sleevs. I'm loving this smock trend at the moment - it's so fresh and youthful, not to mention a comfortable dream to wear.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis will look amazing with flats and a little cross body bag, but equally good with ankle boots, a teddy bear coat and a floppy felt hat when it gets more autumnal.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo that was my Prim\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eark haul this time - have you been in lately? What did you find?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C!--more--\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C!--more--\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/4109064782226436793\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/08\/oh-my-word-its-primark-haul-late-summer.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4109064782226436793"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4109064782226436793"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/08\/oh-my-word-its-primark-haul-late-summer.html","title":"Oh My Word, It's A Primark Haul | Late Summer 2020 Affordable Fashion"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzWOLOgyb9hlgR5E6WqkkW7UwiBxF-PHYFLNNxTOry7i-3bb3wSo_e2CPclEOl2eJG9nh28OW4fDhJaDlDlfGzkx44mZ9CiTkPJxQdV9nH7l9IpwQETAOhV0CzciNkJGsmIDrqtrn9SYE\/s72-c-d\/1597831784445235-1.png","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-4800346133691287217"},"published":{"$t":"2020-08-15T18:36:00.005+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-09-30T16:07:49.972+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mama Style | Paint It Black "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgpqklJOpXez-nAZ-BOcoTkbLFE8k9J6BWVMDHOxY7W__-8-UVHN_LsN2_H8LmECGCDE97G9WMABYD1pFK6SuHi3t44RwauFJRuitHyu9_dp3zLATfmIWzOKO-CBxg9jd9JiXaSrO7IOdY\/s2048\/20200815_155358.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Little black dress silk all saints leather jacket melissa rubber heels\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1792\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgpqklJOpXez-nAZ-BOcoTkbLFE8k9J6BWVMDHOxY7W__-8-UVHN_LsN2_H8LmECGCDE97G9WMABYD1pFK6SuHi3t44RwauFJRuitHyu9_dp3zLATfmIWzOKO-CBxg9jd9JiXaSrO7IOdY\/d\/20200815_155358.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E'\u003C\/i\u003EWomen think of all colours except the absence of colour. Black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.'\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- \u003Ci\u003ECoco Chanel\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs style icons go, Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel is pretty much the one to beat.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith her revolutionary aesthetic, she single handedly made restrained elegance the last word in fashion, and the impact of her vision has reverberated down the ages.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been thinking about her style a lot lately, because I've been reading 'Chanel' s Riviera: Life, Love and The Struggle for Survival on the Cote D'Azur 1930-1944' by Anne De Courcy recently.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat time and place always draw me in, and I loved finding out more about this interesting period in the life of such an iconic woman.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBlack and white, or monochrome dressing was something Chanel championed, and like many other themes in her work, it's design roots came from her own austere childhood in a religious orphanage, where the strict black and white of the uniforms and nun's habits had a simple elegance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll black everything is definitely a favourite of mine, because it's so timeless and just fits in anyw
2here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's been a long six months, so venturing into the city for a few socially distanced drinks with a friend felt very strange.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat do people even wear nowadays? Gym leggings are my whole existence right now, so if I'm going to break from that then black is the one thing that can help me, I thought. When in doubt - what would Gabrielle do?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo this post is a little love song to Chanel, the enduring power of black-and-white dressing in a shades of grey world, and to spending time with friends, which is something that has been sorely missed from all our lives so far this year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote style=\"border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhlq2Enp3D6BamopA0Ni7o6Log-BcsqIbk47px0qDR5rV43VMIt9hENmtgv23DkXpU9r04L7_q7BHjGNy9wgq781ttzEHhOBHTlC2CORQexgIiE3xH2eDcrc5EYGnfdBlwgDuq_ICDfAJ0\/s2048\/20200815_153941.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1672\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhlq2Enp3D6BamopA0Ni7o6Log-BcsqIbk47px0qDR5rV43VMIt9hENmtgv23DkXpU9r04L7_q7BHjGNy9wgq781ttzEHhOBHTlC2CORQexgIiE3xH2eDcrc5EYGnfdBlwgDuq_ICDfAJ0\/s640\/20200815_153941.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zara black silk tshirt dress, Chanel wallet on chain, Melissa x Pedro Lourenco heels\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1825\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgTaKjaJ0yackzVxSByWZonzbqDbG45OxgzPnvYoZn8r6_ACzgXSy9Zcb2Mo-bycpjtCM2p5vbf-ba433e8n0CIhtJftR6RYSQuEz7o4BkCO_1MEzmCxitaZeFIfuHvT9tdE9WOEthp_1g\/w570-h640\/20200815_155317.jpg\" width=\"570\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg5KWvlzVoSfJxk-89tA-p1B51QXicKc4McPu7_gTWcFmxArpUXMbqEXXqv5WuNuU9uXeR9zBAP5_5IWncb0tgxZHTLT53ba9e6Kjd2nyAqmY2jxSDCzrH9u3rhMhB2dycEZPFt1lAjb2E\/s2048\/20200815_154042.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chanel wallet on chain, melissa x pedro Lourenco rubber heels\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1429\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg5KWvlzVoSfJxk-89tA-p1B51QXicKc4McPu7_gTWcFmxArpUXMbqEXXqv5WuNuU9uXeR9zBAP5_5IWncb0tgxZHTLT53ba9e6Kjd2nyAqmY2jxSDCzrH9u3rhMhB2dycEZPFt1lAjb2E\/w640-h447\/20200815_154042.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBlack silk tshirt dress | Zara\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECropped leather jacket | All Saints\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETeal, nude and black colour block ankle strap rubber sandals | Melissa x Pedro Lourenco\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EQuartz obelisk necklace | KissTheFuture @ Etsy\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETextured leopard cuff | Zara\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWallet on Chain | Chanel\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA simple black tshirt dress is something that is easy to style in lots of different ways. A very clean, slightly oversized flowing piece that manages to be combine the best of casual and dressy style.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdding a leather jacket on top is a failsafe, and this cropped number from All Saints is something I've had for literally years that never lets me down. It's structure is the perfect contrast to the free flowing shirt dress and nips the silhouette in at waist level.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne thing that is extremely rare for me is wearing high heels. It almost never happens, so there must be an elephant happily jetting into the sky somewhere out there. But I do love this pair!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey feature a leg-lengthening platform that also makes them very comfortable to wear, and I love the ankle strap and the bold nude, black and teal colour blocking. They were actually a dream to wear. One good thing about all the bars being table service is you don't have to stand up all night, so heels become a much easier choice. Finding heels that feel comfortable but don't look it is like the holy grail for me.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccessories? While we're talking Chanel, the Wallet On Chain bag is the ideal mini companion for evening adventures. You have to pack light, but I like that. The lighter the handbag, the freer the heart!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen I threw one of my favourite pendants on- this rough cut quartz number is just beautiful. I love natural crystals, not because I neccessarily buy into any of the stuff around them alterting your energy, but I just like the look. Karmic vibrations also welcome! Then for a splash of pattern, I added a textured leopad cuff. Because what is life without a splash of leopard?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd of course, the other essential accessory at the moment is a face mask. Even typing that sentence feels weird, but that's the strange world of a pandemic.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhnFeFxam5g1-sTnedUe0PK2_1yxabT5Prp6u-GeAYdt5uKk3O5SR2RLyFROezz-scxcROxc2OBmcd2m0Dg2fBnq1SHv7VQ4zJ6h4EEkuDzWChec1U4wSHe22U7jWKC1H8Qqc4pwJmirTI\/s1920\/IMG_20200725_082727_638.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1920\" data-original-width=\"1920\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhnFeFxam5g1-sTnedUe0PK2_1yxabT5Prp6u-GeAYdt5uKk3O5SR2RLyFROezz-scxcROxc2OBmcd2m0Dg2fBnq1SHv7VQ4zJ6h4EEkuDzWChec1U4wSHe22U7jWKC1H8Qqc4pwJmirTI\/s640\/IMG_20200725_082727_638.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI thought heading into the city might feel a little odd, but actually? It was fine. We hit up a great little cocktail bar called The Secret Garden that was hidden away down an alley and enjoyed
2some martinis. It felt good to dress up and escape the stresses of life for a few hours.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA tiny slice of normality that's been much missed over the last half a year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/4800346133691287217\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/08\/mama-style-paint-it-black.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4800346133691287217"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4800346133691287217"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/08\/mama-style-paint-it-black.html","title":"Mama Style | Paint It Black "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgpqklJOpXez-nAZ-BOcoTkbLFE8k9J6BWVMDHOxY7W__-8-UVHN_LsN2_H8LmECGCDE97G9WMABYD1pFK6SuHi3t44RwauFJRuitHyu9_dp3zLATfmIWzOKO-CBxg9jd9JiXaSrO7IOdY\/s72-c-d\/20200815_155358.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-6401135678947447510"},"published":{"$t":"2020-08-10T15:41:00.002+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-08-10T15:41:25.865+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Revolution Beauty | New In Products "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6zqhXg8byBDxcmgBP_8Ghr8nT8jr0rnj8oLpJEUrFAocD7yLpc55rt8iWnI1c8ExqBSdwdd4Y2uvo8rMhc5tEHQRemcou-gg_amXLPQSXZwmkltTkyGwq05qneJIdBuBgfA_xFAJaf3I\/s1600\/1597070018324695-0.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg alt=\"Haul from Revolution Beauty\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6zqhXg8byBDxcmgBP_8Ghr8nT8jr0rnj8oLpJEUrFAocD7yLpc55rt8iWnI1c8ExqBSdwdd4Y2uvo8rMhc5tEHQRemcou-gg_amXLPQSXZwmkltTkyGwq05qneJIdBuBgfA_xFAJaf3I\/d\/1597070018324695-0.png\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ERevolution Beauty hold the crown as my favourite budget beauty brand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThere is so much to love about them - amazing formulas, lots of innovative new launches, great packaging and very friendly prices. Every so often I like to just browse the site, see what's new and treat myself.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ERevolution are a great way to experiment with trending new products as they're so quick to pick up on the latest thing and make it available at a price that doesn't hurt too much.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EPlus, some of my very favourite all time cosmetics are from the brand - especially the Conceal \u0026amp; Define concealer and the Renaissance Flick Liner Pen, which stack up so well against high-end competition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo, what's new in and made my basket this time?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPro CC Cream Perfecting Foundation SPF30 | £10.00\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUM1fo_5aBvx2-7tF6Ghl9Q42i8fJpim
2wTN32OtHm2eqE5fQ6EuXTwOLvK5qZ66LDGkfpfa60eVPSAQwGIkIpMlMZ44QJdGRIqInM8MqCN6DiSFqraGXu_Fe9o3GLHig5jXFalM4Tn4Vs\/s1600\/1597070013772791-1.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUM1fo_5aBvx2-7tF6Ghl9Q42i8fJpimwTN32OtHm2eqE5fQ6EuXTwOLvK5qZ66LDGkfpfa60eVPSAQwGIkIpMlMZ44QJdGRIqInM8MqCN6DiSFqraGXu_Fe9o3GLHig5jXFalM4Tn4Vs\/s1600\/1597070013772791-1.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe reason for my order was basically this!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFor quite a while now, I've been a fan of the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream. It's a really great everyday base, packed with anti-aging skin goodies and a high factor sunscreen - kind of a one-and-done thing, and a great product for hurried mornings.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo I was curious to see if this lower-priced challenger could work just as well. It's £20 cheaper, and has many similar benef
2its.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe formula contains hydrating hyaluronic acid and collagen to plump the skin, plus Vitamin E to fight damage to the skin from pollution.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe formula is SPF30 compared to the SPF50 in the original, but for everyday use in the UK that is probably fine - and I also use a separate high factor face cream anyway.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe coverage is better than the IT Cosmetics version - this is definitely more of a foundation than a CC cream so it's ideal for those days where you just want a bit more coverage.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI love the hygienic and travel friendly packaging as well - a compressible tube with a handy pump that gives a quick, fuss free application.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThere's a lot to love about this, not least the cost, the fact it comes in 20 shades and is cruelty-free.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA great find and definitely worth a try if you want a hard-working base for less.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGlow Body Blending Brush | £8.00\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjr2wtWQ-jvQdpKkkxJ8jZUJP9HKrLVb_TPuf_VovV2-WbPiCg6E1mejO7AUPETHx_RyKjxbNylJgo8ep4PFokeUiOp8kJmd4KC9GGKT1DLetAtlzzIFV5_GGgE7G-ufX3hth_uYJZ3ipk\/s1600\/1597070009082459-2.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjr2wtWQ-jvQdpKkkxJ8jZUJP9HKrLVb_TPuf_VovV2-WbPiCg6E1mejO7AUPETHx_RyKjxbNylJgo8ep4PFokeUiOp8kJmd4KC9GGKT1DLetAtlzzIFV5_GGgE7G-ufX3hth_uYJZ3ipk\/s1600\/1597070009082459-2.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis brush was purchased as a bit of an impulse buy, but it's turned out to be so useful!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe bristles are densely packed but quite strong, which gives the perfect qualities for buffing products easily over the body.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI'm low key obsessed with Vita Liberata Body Blur and always wear it if I go out for the evening. I tested the brush out with it and it worked amazingly well!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt gave a lovely, seamless finish and got into all the tricky bits, like around the knees, really well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe brush makes blending wash off tans or shimmery body oils a dream. You get a superior finish and keep your hands clean as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI love this tool for making a tricky, messy job so easy. Definitely a case of something exceeding your expectations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EConceal and Define Infinite Longwear Concealer | £6.00\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh35IafNFq3qtxfzd4kp9r_ZczQgkFnSFUwGl-MvxKE5l4wZtLG6NoWXe3I4hx12Jiyz1J_n_c4kD6N5yLWxttpLCYKlOIMEQ-NLWoksOGsBMRNyK105YkBkrxydVWTNjEx2fFRVGvbH68\/s1600\/1597070004512367-3.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh35IafNFq3qtxfzd4kp9r_ZczQgkFnSFUwGl-MvxKE5l4wZtLG6NoWXe3I4hx12Jiyz1J_n_c4kD6N5yLWxttpLCYKlOIMEQ-NLWoksOGsBMRNyK105YkBkrxydVWTNjEx2fFRVGvbH68\/s1600\/1597070004512367-3.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ERevolution have gained a reputation with the original version of this concealer which has been widely hyped by the beauty community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIâm a fan of it and Iâd go so far as to say the original Conceal and Define is my favourite drugstore concealer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis version promises an amped-up staying power - 16 hour wear with 20% more pigment for even higher coverage. And it definitely delivers. Iâm really impressed with it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe formula
2is creamy and blendable, it glides on and - most importantly for me - it doesnât settle into any fine lines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThatâs virtually unheard of in a concealer at this price point in my experience. I generally pay a fair amount for concealers, because my under eye area is one of my worst features (thanks two small children and no sleep!).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe concealer also contains niacinamide which is soothing and anti-inflammatory, so perfect for blemishes too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAgain, you get a super sized bottle and a sculpting brush, so this is also perfect for contouring, which is part of the reason people love it so much.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIf you want to create that ultra-defined Instagram makeup look this is definitely a must.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI bought a shade that is a little too pale for me. It kind of works if Iâm going for a more made-up look, but not so much on more natural days!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOther than that, I have zero complaints about this and will definitely be repurchasing as a purse-friendly alternative to my ride-or-die Mac Pro Longwear.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EConceal \u0026amp; Define Blur Priming Serum | £10.00\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhXGwju2oU9iSc7GSeEBmP1j8s4HQTUk5IVpVuiIIVOxbYmguEzr1veT1pe_34TGGhbVTkK06LE8WpuesUlm1oTJwpRVw7zWVzVQV2VVjQKJLDHmMYF9Y6-hPjRsfN2bAOP_7fMbsVGSeY\/s1600\/1597069999789960-4.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhXGwju2oU9iSc7GSeEBmP1j8s4HQTUk5IVpVuiIIVOxbYmguEzr1veT1pe_34TGGhbVTkK06LE8WpuesUlm1oTJwpRVw7zWVzVQV2VVjQKJLDHmMYF9Y6-hPjRsfN2bAOP_7fMbsVGSeY\/s1600\/1597069999789960-4.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIâm like a moth to the flame with anything promising a blurring finish, so it didnât take much for me to add this to my basket.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI have fine lines now on my forehead and around the eyes, and if Iâm telling the truth, they bother me! I have tried a lot of different blurring primers on my quest for plastic looking skin, and they range from really rather good to not great.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe best I have found so far is from Figs \u0026amp; Rouge, but it's expensive so Iâm always open to budget alternative.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESadly, although it's a nice primer, this one is not that holy grail.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EDescribed as a serum and primer duo, it leaves my face feeling silky and ready for makeup. I would say it softens my lines a little but that effect is quick to fade. I get longer last results from other products.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI donât hate this and it's pretty good as a run of the mill primer but the blurring claim is way overstated, so if thatâs your main reason to buy this, you may be disappointed.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFast Brow Pomade Pen - Medium Brown | £6.00\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEja-I72J8r3amXDzLNhcsodJcM8o1bfzc7ZAfQdFAa8B5Lit5t6SRar_OYD_AGq77GHiOrh3JuGiDRB8ZAVkTIQke85gYIaE43asSQDH29DaTPLdb4AWBV7QvxGnNWchePeNCH4SMJaH-4\/s1600\/1597069994289170-5.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEja-I72J8r3amXDzLNhcsodJcM8o1bfzc7ZAfQdFAa8B5Lit5t6SRar_OYD_AGq77GHiOrh3JuGiDRB8ZAVkTIQke85gYIaE43asSQDH29DaTPLdb4AWBV7QvxGnNWchePeNCH4SMJaH-4\/s1600\/1597069994289170-5.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis idea really intrigued me - a long-lasting brow pomade, delivered in a little tube with a brush, like Touche Eclat but for brows.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAs someone who is constantly pushed for time in the morning, trying to get myself and two children ready, anything that can speed up my routine and make me look better captures my interest.The pen promised the look of microbladed brows in a hurry.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWith a unique clickable teardrop applicator, you simply load the brush and swipe through. Itâs a brilliant idea, but sadly it just didnât work for me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe product is way too dark (even though I went for the medium brown shade and have naturally dark brows!), so it gave a very heavy, witchy look.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe applicator isnât precise enough to really sculpt the tails of brows, so it looked messy and I ended up going in messing around with an angled brush to neaten things up, which really defeated the point of a quick applicator.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI feel like this pen could really do with an instructional video, because it feels like it could be great and Iâm just using it a little bit wrong?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EPerhaps with more practice and patience, Iâll figure it out, but itâs not quite a hit for me yet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EPout Bomb Plumping Lip Gloss - Kiss | £5.00\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzHQ-AzXzU4VYLDn2ZnB8HQPJsEw7qZKdu-oVYsB-Ru9oAnxKZ_Ju9DjAZW3GNW2LlrdV80orgMP4bPopWwD8HqVpNPeRtA6FLfDZo5yBQ3EU9NZhutVkRI7fTthD97Vry5OJF_haa3Mw\/s1600\/1597069948318548-6.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjzHQ-AzXzU4VYLDn2ZnB8HQPJsEw7qZKdu-oVYsB-Ru9oAnxKZ_Ju9DjAZW3GNW2LlrdV80orgMP4bPopWwD8HqVpNPeRtA6FLfDZo5yBQ3EU9NZhutVkRI7fTthD97Vry5OJF_haa3Mw\/s1600\/1597069948318548-6.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgc_nLHX8LUmQjTTXBPa5OFKBe4ZT7GQ5_4dC_WagxdKzLfiC5vg3bh25ikSimd8kxkOmjN7bhEXQjwhLJJtmHumRCjBzki_pU7UWlZgFztNZj9EhyphenhyphenBPSzo18DvgX-DItmbYt1GzzUARZs\/s1600\/1597069936884913-7.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\n \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgc_nLHX8LUmQjTTXBPa5OFKBe4ZT7GQ5_4dC_WagxdKzLfiC5vg3bh25ikSimd8kxkOmjN7bhEXQjwhLJJtmHumRCjBzki_pU7UWlZgFztNZj9EhyphenhyphenBPSzo18DvgX-DItmbYt1GzzUARZs\/s1600\/1597069936884913-7.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI canât remember how long it's been since I last bought an actual lip gloss.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELike the rest of the world, I moved on to matte formulations a few years ago - but actually Iâve always preferred a bit of shine when it comes to lips.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis caught my eye while browsing through the site and I thought - why not add some shine to my life?!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThese glosses come in a really unusual chunky tube - Iâm not sure why as it makes it much more awkward to carry around with you in a makeup bag.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBut I do like the formula
2itself a lot. Itâs a creamy textured gloss, fairly opaque with a lot of pigment, so you get that colour hit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EShinier than a Ferrari showroom, if you want that latex lips look, you got it here - but it's not stupidly sticky. Loaded up with Vitamin E to condition, I like the fact that when the colour fades, it leaves lips feeling soft and smooth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThere is a soft tingling sensation when you apply, but not as extreme as the likes of Too Faced Lip Injection, and this does deliver a gently plumped up look.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThere are seven shades in the range, plus a similar range of shimmers, but I went for âKissâ. Itâs a neutral pink that works really well for a more natural makeup look or as a foil against colouful or smokey eye makeup.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI think this is a great gloss, especially for the price, and Iâve taken to popping it in my bag because it's so easy to swipe on.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ERevolution can be ever so slightly hit and miss, but the majority of their products I've tried have been amazing. For the quality of these items at the price, it's very hard to say no.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHave you tried anything from Revolution lately?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/6401135678947447510\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/08\/revolution-beauty-new-in-products.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6401135678947447510"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6401135678947447510"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/08\/revolution-beauty-new-in-products.html","title":"Revolution Beauty | New In Products "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6zqhXg8byBDxcmgBP_8Ghr8nT8jr0rnj8oLpJEUrFAocD7yLpc55rt8iWnI1c8ExqBSdwdd4Y2uvo8rMhc5tEHQRemcou-gg_amXLPQSXZwmkltTkyGwq05qneJIdBuBgfA_xFAJaf3I\/s72-c-d\/1597070018324695-0.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-6023947875261368314"},"published":{"$t":"2020-08-06T08:00:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-08-06T08:00:01.614+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"mind management"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How Simple Daily Rituals Can Help With Anxiety"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi-itS5AdwJG0P8Dp6lzSK0jqANCNfLSBDLn75vJ9rCanXZO7doC-pSow8Yr31p8swy3t7NDj8lgfIy2z84IbWtbE4YsBkpWI9iJQnJTY2X8pm6mhjSH_C2MpOmNDb6bPnaO1w9gtEZiYs\/s1300\/pexels-photo-1030919.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1300\" data-original-width=\"1040\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi-itS5AdwJG0P8Dp6lzSK0jqANCNfLSBDLn75vJ9rCanXZO7doC-pSow8Yr31p8swy3t7NDj8lgfIy2z84IbWtbE4YsBkpWI9iJQnJTY2X8pm6mhjSH_C2MpOmNDb6bPnaO1w9gtEZiYs\/d\/pexels-photo-1030919.jpeg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThere canât be many people in the world who havenât experienced some form of anxiety lately.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe Covid-19 crisis has sent the world into freefall, and everyone has been struggling to cope with the seismic changes that happened, pretty much overnight. Suddenly, we became isolated from family and friends, many of us or our loved one
2s had serious health worries, and the economy went into freefall overnight.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn many ways, life has felt like a dystopian nightmare since the start of the year, and things are still far from normal. We all had our own personal stress levels to contend with.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIâm aware Iâm fortunate to have suffered no serious hardships yet, but the build-up of stress over the last six months has been unrelenting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EImmediately that lockdown was announced, the company I work for announced they would be making redundancies. I had only been there two months and was convinced I would be out the door. Although that didnât happen in the end, we all had to agree to a pay cut in order to protect the company.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe were still not complete on the huge renovation of our old Victorian home, so we had all the stress, dust, mess, noise and chaos of building work stopping and starting, being without basic amenities like running water downstairs during the start of lockdown.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBoth of us were working full time and also trying to care for two under fives that need constant attention and entertainment. We werenât doing well at either our jobs or our parenting. And then I found out my mum - who lives at the other end of the country to me - has been diagnosed with cancer. So although things could definitely have been worse, we have been struggling.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnd thatâs when my problems with anxiety began. I was exhausted all the time, but started waking up in the middle of the night, unable to sleep. I would constantly feel sick and out of breath, feeling like an elephant was sat on my chest. My mind raced. I was either overworking or mired in procrastination, unable to focus on anything. Iâm guessing you may have experienced some of these things too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI began to sink into a really negative spiral where I had no belief in myself or my abilities. I would dread âgoing to workâ each day, even though I was just sat at home. I felt like I couldnât do anything right or keep my head straight. Things were getting worse and worse.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThat was when I came across the concept of the Power of Habit. Thereâs so much great reading you can and should do around this, but the basic idea is that the smallest of our daily rituals shape the direction of our life and create the mindset that we have. Everything flows from the basics of how we choose to shape our days.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnd the great thing is that forming better habits doesnât have to be overwhelming. Just changing a few smaller factors can lead to huge differences in the way that you feel, think and behave.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWith that in mind, I took a close look at my own habits and daily routine, and really examined what gave me peace and helped to calm my anxiety. Iâm sharing it here in case it can help you and make you think about what daily rituals could help you.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNz-K9F9LrUSl-sDP3UQkMSwcZ67y5PhdIfeE_fY2fUp00pwxh3PhuygeJ6bg8KYZ_qafpOiAb_FpgDFTYO4XAt8YWaKMPqAGIIKb_9sLiVKFO_OAwWtB4wb-K_9dO
20whea3gxd97TxHI\/s1880\/pexels-photo-545015.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1253\" data-original-width=\"1880\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNz-K9F9LrUSl-sDP3UQkMSwcZ67y5PhdIfeE_fY2fUp00pwxh3PhuygeJ6bg8KYZ_qafpOiAb_FpgDFTYO4XAt8YWaKMPqAGIIKb_9sLiVKFO_OAwWtB4wb-K_9dO0whea3gxd97TxHI\/w640-h427\/pexels-photo-545015.jpeg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDrink a bottle of water on waking\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI have real problems drinking enough water and staying hydrated during the day. When I donât drink enough water, my focus is affected and I also overeat, so I really wanted to get better at it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhat has helped me is taking my reusable Chillyâs water bottle up to bed with me at night, and drinking it down first thing in the morning. Iâve found that if I start the day off drinking water, then I drink more during the rest of the day, and it helps me to shake the morning brain fog off a little too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBreathing exercises\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EQuite often, I was waking up feeling breathless and panicky, full of anxiety about the day ahead. Now I practice âbox breathingâ when I wake up - inhaling deeply for a count of four, holding it for a count of four, then exhaling slowly for another count of four - four times.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EApparently this technique is taught to members of the SAS as a physiological hack to help them lower levels of cortisol in highly stressful wartime situations. So you know it must work! Slowing it down first thing massively helps me to start the day off right. If I feel my anxiety levels rising during the day, I repeat it as needed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnd while I do the breathing, I think aboutâ¦.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDaily affirmations\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EPre-lockdown anything like this is something I would probably have seen as way too new age to be for me, but lately I have needed a pep talk to set me up and give me the courage to start my day!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhile I do my breathing exercise, I think about some positive statements to give me the right energy. Things like âI will not let my thoughts control the way I feelâ, âI will be positive and work on a
2solutionâ and âI will allow myself to be happy no matter whatâ.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt all feels a bit strange at first, but it does help in the long run, as you are literally reprogramming your thoughts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPlan my day while planking\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EItâs easy to start the day feeling overwhelmed before youâve even begun when you have a fairly senior job and childcare to manage, so I like to take a moment to visualise and plan out what my priorities are for the day ahead.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA funny tip is to do this while performing a one minute plank. This improves your core strength and distracts you from the exercise as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwM1DKaLOYBibSI_7AlfKy97XHNIYHIVY5t_ZmyNtxVxsdI_y9G5i0BhVMPoE5uWj5vMpmknufzYOXtT04x_sKKT4zxAELMKz3mFw0VmH9Jt8VkCr7XAFQsVrHnE9Q3PD1c39CIWZ0aA8\/s1300\/pexels-photo-3321416.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1300\" data-original-width=\"867\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiwM1DKaLOYBibSI_7AlfKy97XHNIYHIVY5t_ZmyNtxVxsdI_y9G5i0BhVMPoE5uWj5vMpmknufzYOXtT04x_sKKT4zxAELMKz3mFw0VmH9Jt8VkCr7XAFQsVrHnE9Q3PD1c39CIWZ0aA8\/w427-h640\/pexels-photo-3321416.jpeg\" width=\"427\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETake time for your skincare\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAt 35, taking care of my skin is more and more important to me. Carving out five minutes before the day gets started to make sure I put my products on is calming and grounded, and it's doing something positive for myself before I get into serving others all day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI pretty much use all Beauty Pie with a couple of Nuxe products. I wash my face, splash on some of my favourite essence, moisturise with a hydrating serum, and add eye cream and a high-factor sunscreen to set me up for the day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMake the bed and tidy your room\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis is one that Iâve pretty much always done, but Iâm a very firm believer in leaving my bedroom spotless in the mornings before I leave it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMy bedroom is my sanctuary, especially since we redid the third floor of our house into a master suite. I actively look forward to escaping up there at the end of the day. So leaving it beautifully tidy and ready is a part of that. At the end of a long day, I just want it to feel calm.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo I always make the bed, take down any cups from the night before, and make sure any clothes, towels and other things are put away.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ETake your supplements\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOne of the first things I do when Iâm dressed and ready is have more water and make coffee, and while I do that, I take my supplements.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThereâs a link between your gut microbiome and
2your mental and emotional state, and I know when Iâm anxious I often get an upset stomach. So I take a daily multivitamin with added probiotics to help. I also make sure to take Vitamin D to give my immune system and energy levels a boost.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn the past, I would buy supplements and keep them in my bedside drawer and forget to take them. Moving them to the cereal cupboard downstairs in the kitchen has helped enormously!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERemember what you have to be grateful for\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EItâs a very simple thing, but just becoming aware of your own negative thoughts and consciously trying to replace them with a grateful one is a big thing for me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOften we get caught in our own little bubble when weâre experiencing stressful times. But I try and step back when I can feel myself spiralling and flip those thoughts to all the things I have to feel thankful for instead.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EItâs a really good way of resetting your mind and approaching things more positively.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhKwQUiGEL0bN-umz7QBBTbFydAe_wpvx6QurL4qdMxfTvX3MH6I4oCiidsq4bPEF8J66X9tECX8nc3jeIJOxPKqKV22DId_fH37iFUlEQMtdXVRLmdkoWgPOyddipnWNrL0Umw4KmqfsQ\/s1300\/pexels-photo-885289.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1300\" data-original-width=\"1065\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhKwQUiGEL0bN-umz7QBBTbFydAe_wpvx6QurL4qdMxfTvX3MH6I4oCiidsq4bPEF8J66X9tECX8nc3jeIJOxPKqKV22DId_fH37iFUlEQMtdXVRLmdkoWgPOyddipnWNrL0Umw4KmqfsQ\/w524-h640\/pexels-photo-885289.jpeg\" width=\"524\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWrite down your goals for the day\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI had gotten into the cycle of a huge never-ending To Do List. It never shrank, I never felt like I had achieved anything, and just looking at it made me feel burnt-out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThen I realised that while it's fine to keep a master To Do List, which is basically just a brain dump of everything you need to do, ever, it's more helpful to also have a Daily Goals list, which is super focused.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI limit it right down to a maximum of five tasks. This forces me to prioritise the really essential jobs and avoids me feeling overwhelmed. You also get the satisfaction of actually being able to completely tick off your list for once!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOf course, if things are going well and you get everything covered off, you can go back and add in other things, but that just makes you feel like youâre really bossing it.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAdd in some yoga or pilates\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI made a promise to myself that I would do one form of exercise every day, but honestly? I havenât got the energy to cover off a 5k run or a HIIT workout every single day. I tend to do those every second day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOn the days in between, I limit myself to some gentle and restorative yoga or pilates. There are so many great free videos on YouTube. I love the Blogilates series. I think of it more as something for my mind than my body, but physical movement is so important to my energy levels.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E16:8 Intermittent Fasting\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI have long been a devotee of IF or Intermittent Fasting. I used the Fast 800 to shift my post-pregnancy weight, and Iâve done regular 5:2 on and off ever since. It's not just a tool to keep my weight healthy. I find it also has enormous mental benefits for me and helps with energy and overall health.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESince trying to manage my anxiety, Iâve been doing 16:8 as a way of life. Basically, you have a daily fast of 16 hours, and an 8 hour window to eat. So I usually stop eating entirely by 7pm, and then donât eat anything until 11am the next day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI also combine this with 5:2 sometimes (5 days a week you eat normally, 2 days you only eat 500 calories), and it all works to keep my mood and energy levels up. Giving your digestive system a break regularly is so good for your body.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESpend an hour a day reading\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIâm the kind of person who needs some alone time, especially as we are all on top of each other in the house right now. I also adore reading - Iâve always been a bookworm, and it's my way to de-stress and mentally escape for a while.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EGetting lost in a book has become ever more important since the pandemic hit. I have made it a ritual to spend an hour each night after Iâve put the children to bed with a good book. Then I go and watch a boxset or something, but what I try not to do is immediately get sucked in by my phone or the TV without having that hour first.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERun with a podcast\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI've never been one of life's natural born runners. In fact, I'm usually wincing every step of the way, but I love the benefits to my mental and physical health and since lockdown, running has been a lifeline for me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI live on the doorstep of a country park, so there are lots of beautiful routes around here. One trick that really works for me is listening to a podcast while I run. Somehow it distracts my brain far better than listening to music.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI have a couple of favourite mind management podcasts that have really been helping with my anxiety. 'Unf*ck Your Brain' with Kara Lowentheil and 'The Mindset Mentor' by Rob Dial. Both are really great, no-nonsense, very practical guides to keeping your head together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI'll never be an elite runner, but I do my slow, trundle 5k and listen to my podcast and I finish up feeling like I've been to therapy, positive and set for the day - and all before 8.30.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EClean down the kitchen before bed\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIf I come downstairs in the morning, and the first thing I see is a load of mess, it just doesn't start the day off in the right way. So even if I'm tired, I make myself have a ten minute kitchen clean down before I go to bed at night - load the dishwasher, wipe down all the surfaces with a nice smelling disinfectant spray, sometimes put the cloths to soak and just generally make sure everything is clean and neat.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELook after your body\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnother little ritual I love is using a dry body brush before I get into the shower to firm my skin, get my circulation going and exfoliate, followed by some beautiful body oil post shower to lock in the moisture.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThen I follow up with my night time skincare routine - removing my makeup with a Face Halo reusable pad, followed by a double cleanse with a face wash - I like the Nuxe Foaming Micellar Wash - sometimes an exfoliating toner, and then a retinol night cream and sometimes the Pixi Rose Oil if my skin feels dry.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAgain, this little ritual of taking the day off feels like an important part of what keeps the world spinning on its axis for me. When I go to bed with a clean, cared for face the world just feels a little better.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThose are the main pillars of managing my day. I don't always manage to do them all every single day - obviously, I live in the real world and sometimes things just come up and a day won't go according to plan. Learning to live with a little chaos is just as important as having a plan.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBut I do find that it makes a big difference to my mental state when I can do all or most of them.\u0026nbsp;\nOf course there are also weekly rituals I love - the deep Sunday bath with a face mask, the Saturday night movie with snacks and the weekend sit-down breakfast with nice china. But it really is the power of daily habits that can change your life.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWhat daily rituals have you found that help you?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/6023947875261368314\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/08\/how-simple-changes-to-my-daily-routine.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6023947875261368314"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6023947875261368314"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/08\/how-simple-changes-to-my-daily-routine.html","title":"How Simple Daily Rituals Can Help With Anxiety"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi-itS5AdwJG0P8Dp6lzSK0jqANCNfLSBDLn75vJ9rCanXZO7doC-pSow8Yr31p8swy3t7NDj8lgfIy2z84IbWtbE4YsBkpWI9iJQnJTY2X8pm6mhjSH_C2MpOmNDb6bPnaO1w9gtEZiYs\/s72-c-d\/pexels-photo-1030919.jpeg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-8793268110099911242"},"published":{"$t":"2020-08-03T12:29:00.009+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-08-03T13:13:39.954+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Life Lately | June July 2020"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"life lately white hat summer shot\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1527182246031-ff10204f695c?ixlib=rb-1.2.1\u0026amp;ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;q=80\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWell, hasn't life just been upside down lately? Back at the start of the year, I would never have believed that 2020 would turn out this way.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EEven when we first went into lockdown in the UK, I didn't think we'd be at the end of July and still not back to normal. The world has been very worrying and strange for quite a long time now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnd while I recognise how lucky I am to have gotten this far without any of the worst case scenarios touching me, that's not to say it hasn't been tough on all of us. For a while it felt like just surviving, not thriving. The shock was huge and I didn't feel there was anything to write about as all the colour went out of life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAlthough there are a lot of things that are very far from how they were pre-pandemic, some green shoots are starting to appear now, so it felt like a better, more optimistic time to talk about life, lately.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMental Health And Me\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiI5S5tSWOx7yuGgCrhfU99SswmMloloWftTHEhwcOQILS4ucrUbQzJVM8AKZsY3DGj1o9NtQmn8nERfvBybLujeHtGdLsz-v3mkn12mPHsE9YTEUVwFWrhzVfSgCJUAzaBil1u_gLToqs\/s2048\/202001237848906403608198119.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiI5S5tSWOx7yuGgCrhfU99SswmMloloWftTHEhwcOQILS4ucrUbQzJVM8AKZsY3DGj1o9NtQmn8nERfvBybLujeHtGdLsz-v3mkn12mPHsE9YTEUVwFWrhzVfSgCJUAzaBil1u_gLToqs\/w480-h640\/202001237848906403608198119.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EDeep breath time. This is a huge topic and one which has rightly become a big part of the national conversation. I've been lucky to never really have experienced problems with my mental health until now, but currently I am struggling hugely with anxiety.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt feels strange to even write that. I'm very much of the 'pull my big girl pants up and get on with it' school of thought, but what do you do when that doesn't work anymore? When you can't just set it aside and move on? When you wake up with your heart racing and feeling like an elephant is sat on your chest?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI started lockdown shaken but determined to be positive. But somewhere along the line, things began to unravel a bit. Issues have piled up while I've been trying my best to ignore them and 'get on with it'. And now I'm having to try to find new ways to cope.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI can see how it all began. Almost immediately that lockdown started, the company I work for announced redundancies. I'd only started there at the beginning of the year, so I was worried. Thankfully it didn't come to that (this time at least) but there must have been some stress from that which I just ignored.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThen there was the lower-key but constant pressure cooker of having building work going on in the house, the torturous stop-start of it, and getting caught without a finished kitchen and no running water downstairs when it all kicked off, running over time and budget. Small things, but they all chip away at you.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe impossibility of having two kids at home all day, under five years old and needing constant entertainment and supervision while both of us tried to work full time. The knowledge that I was falling behind and not doing well at my job as I tried to manage the impossible full time childcare at the same time. Really, it would have been much better if one of us had been furloughed in some ways but that didn't happen.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe just staggered on, doing a bad job simultaneously at our careers and at our roles as mum and dad, and feeling guilty as hell about it. The balance for working parents is always very precarious anyway, and lockdown meant it all came tumbling down like a house of cards.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe had some lovely moments with the kids of course, and spending more time with them has definitely been one of the few positives of lockdown, but it would be lying to say there wasn't a lot of yelling, short tempers and impossible stress.\u
20026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EKnowing my performance at work hasn't been good has also chipped away at my confidence around my job and things started to get into a negative spiral where I was dreading each day. There was no escape from the pressure either - no evenings out or holidays, none of the little rituals that we rely on and look forward to.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOf course I am very aware that we haven't experienced real hardship, but that's not to deny the truth that we have mentally suffered and come to the edge of being burnt out. On top of that, I also discovered that my mother, who lives all the way down in Cornwall, has been diagnosed with cancer, which was a huge shock.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAll taken together, it's no wonder I began to sink. I had all the classic symptoms of high functioning anxiety - racing thoughts, over activity followed by long periods of procrastination, secret eating, falling asleep exhausted then bolting awake in the middle of the night. I'm know I'm far from alone in all this, but when you're sucked into the raw, nervous edge of it, it's impossible to think straight.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo I've honestly been fighting a big battle. I'm at a point now where I feel I'm beginning to turn it around. I've learned some valuable mind management techniques and tweaks to my daily routine which are helping enormously, which I'm planning a separate post on.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBut I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the reality of the past few months, and just extend my thoughts to others who have been really struggling. You're not alone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWorking Solo\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhNq2PHeiRl6b_QKmD81U8zuOQQ3VacrCfcK_CH1HiRGeDy3yQtrqtk3qsPxfzlKjIHAzXjCDzfLHc02WA_8pX1-nWYUghQGS0eqfTpXCU8zeafIQH9gpWn1nsXFq3F6JXmeAt83YFWQ0M\/s2048\/IMG_20200624_103456_159.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Home extension office home based working\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhNq2PHeiRl6b_QKmD81U8zuOQQ3VacrCfcK_CH1HiRGeDy3yQtrqtk3qsPxfzlKjIHAzXjCDzfLHc02WA_8pX1-nWYUghQGS0eqfTpXCU8zeafIQH9gpWn1nsXFq3F6JXmeAt83YFWQ0M\/w640-h640\/IMG_20200624_103456_159.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EMany people have been working from home since the pandemic kicked off, including me. And now I'm going to be permanently based at home, which is a big change for me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe company I work for has small pockets of offices up and down the country, so I was travelling a fair bit anyway, as the people I work with aren't based in the office local to me. There wasn't a huge amount of point going in, and each morning was a horrible rush of trying to get the kids up, dressed and dropped off at nursery before struggling into the city - usually walking as there were no available car parking spaces at the office either.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe lease on that office came up and the company decided to offer us the opportunity to become home workers, although they are planning to have a new smaller space with hot desks and meeting rooms here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI'm pretty pleased about it. With Theo starting school in September, being there every day to pick him up means a lot to me (not to mention saving me a fortune for breakfast and after school
2clubs every day!).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt will be a bit of an adjustment, but I feel like I'm pretty efficient at managing my time and am well aware of the need to leave the house at least once a day as well! It will definitely be a positive thing that gives me back some balance in my life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EPlus, the view from my desk is pretty good now!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Lockdown Loosens\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJ3hRZ0NhfUMTNLu7rWEVTHVGzKYi1JriF5NM1RUio5OyZ_ikZipSiFkFd3EVuAFHF8BQrccBJNQnjKuALVrJMroddwFDtsEl8JUEFyAK8XfCHpr4RxJRYJz4M2HbTTVtnpKjzVxKAjNI\/s2048\/res_1595257640590.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJ3hRZ0NhfUMTNLu7rWEVTHVGzKYi1JriF5NM1RUio5OyZ_ikZipSiFkFd3EVuAFHF8BQrccBJNQnjKuALVrJMroddwFDtsEl8JUEFyAK8XfCHpr4RxJRYJz4M2HbTTVtnpKjzVxKAjNI\/s640\/res_1595257640590.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ERestrictions in the UK are beginning to ease up, although it all feels quite temporary and as if things may change at any time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EEveryone has their own circumstances and opinions on it, but we are of the opinion that as long as we take sensible precautions, then the risk to us is fairly minimal and that we should take the opportunities we can.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2rUTpb4xYyHShOb80irSFoBrQ6MjQUwf7ip82oWp9GdZZMYsDh7kFhtU6CYiXU_3a0jZ0gz0euYgz4SpivOZ6i-MFVCRTA9yK4m-adfQ6q5Pihyphenhyphen_feORui0v_kd15zXPrnTfUt2oetvE\/s2048\/20200623_083738.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2rUTpb4xYyHShOb80irSFoBrQ6MjQUwf7ip82oWp9GdZZMYsDh7kFhtU6CYiXU_3a0jZ0gz0euYgz4SpivOZ6i-MFVCRTA9yK4m-adfQ6q5Pihyphenhyphen_feORui0v_kd15zXPrnTfUt2oetvE\/s640\/20200623_083738.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo I went and had my haircut on 5th July, the day after the salons reopened. Oh my word, it needed it. I was already overdue a cut (14 months!) going into lockdown and had been planning to go the week it all kicked off. My hair was very long and dry and it was just suffering. I even made the Mr attempt to recreate my very expensive salon balayage at home with a L'Oréal kit (it actually turned out okay, although I don't think he needs to give up the day job any time soon!).\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EGetting a good cut again has made my hair instantly healthier and so much more manageable and easy to wash and dry. The experience was a little strange - I was the only client in the silent salon, and the hairdresser wearing what looked like a welding mask put paid to any casual chat about going on holiday - not that we would have had anything to talk about there!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgjSJEtLNZtFh5llJ755KwJfRHPALXsAPquCx_E1GEsto1WB2L-kUE9KRbgxKNRPF4Z5jwQseBwsT8SygYjlYb3S950Ct7_-iyTD4m9v4M4YJbms0qINq5znEU52hj3rBbnrOl0PcsQ4Go\/s2048\/20200724_134048.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2032\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgjSJEtLNZtFh5llJ755KwJfRHPALXsAPquCx_E1GEsto1WB2L-kUE9KRbgxKNRPF4Z5jwQseBwsT8SygYjlYb3S950Ct7_-iyTD4m9v4M4YJbms0qINq5znEU52hj3rBbnrOl0PcsQ4Go\/s640\/20200724_134048.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEibSBLxZRgcIrD4w4UamxZV9n3Ifesfx5BTW2bPIhdmqUHjnG43MFtRCGl88gQexWeZ5jWJZGohKel3I6RmHfdseRSF4cbcDgrBFh0dUGDyyDb0qpyPTSKp7YTzSQazjzF6OrZ85iK4aoU\/s2048\/20200724_134116.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1784\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEibSBLxZRgcIrD4w4UamxZV9n3Ifesfx5BTW2bPIhdmqUHjnG43MFtRCGl88gQexWeZ5jWJZGohKel3I6RmHfdseRSF4cbcDgrBFh0dUGDyyDb0qpyPTSKp7YTzSQazjzF6OrZ85iK4aoU\/s640\/20200724_134116.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWe have also been able to finally see our families again which makes a huge difference. We've had a few picnics and mornings out at the local country parks and the kids were overjoyed to see their cousins again. If there's one thing this lockdown has taught me, it's to really value and appreciate the little things in life, as they bring us so much.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEib8x5MvKB027ze0PgDU4nGaBev7risbWtFYi0VOgJCDzr8XQ-RUqpNSVud-6LkQWbQgqy8Z57RwiBXlKn-6rU4LRPbgcQePqNOe7L1a9IJ157oFq-1SEipSrRx1hwCPg3VPepVrbnBcCY\/s2048\/20200711_125450.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1661\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEib8x5MvKB027ze0PgDU4nGaBev7risbWtFYi0VOgJCDzr8XQ-RUqpNSVud-6LkQWbQgqy8Z57RwiBXlKn-6rU4LRPbgcQePqNOe7L1a9IJ157oFq-1SEipSrRx1hwCPg3VPepVrbnBcCY\/s640\/20200711_125450.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixwZlbehAK4oJXwObfmZBKU0vEkwokyCPGLFz-AjdylraJtQP1gsa2t-133yuGPcjgvzMuvoRilEqq7MNtgBYW2JyUvL8j7oDeLLk87R9Jatxpc5PK-x
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2U4006Cb_9_sU0abwYwoPrhPF20FH1zij1Afmon8TKKZ-dmTQ_KrAScjf_Ie1uXiRM\/s640\/20200719_160527.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEianyhrt008txJN8eQvTtKPwDgQ2uX3SyyPKL0kG43bzR5cKiqHPy5590wq2jUQBW7vpbMUaBa95QXbZxITXgCCTOXzoap4ccvUAtViu-BkdDPe_6SmH9LliJst6MR0zXjQ_UR-M46p03o\/s2048\/20200709_190657.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1672\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEianyhrt008txJN8eQvTtKPwDgQ2uX3SyyPKL0kG43bzR5cKiqHPy5590wq2jUQBW7vpbMUaBa95QXbZxITXgCCTOXzoap4ccvUAtViu-BkdDPe_6SmH9LliJst6MR0zXjQ_UR-M46p03o\/s640\/20200709_190657.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWeâve been adding the final few touches to the grand makeover of our family home since building work was completed a few weeks ago. Iâm absolutely dying to do the big reveals, but I want to hold off until all those little details, like artwork, light fittings etc are in place - and those things always take longer than you think!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOne thing I did do recently was tackle my small but nicely formed dressing room, which we included as part of the new third floor master suite. I've added shelving to hold bags, bought a new dressing table, and had a big sort out of my makeup. Itâs a little attic space so Iâve been working out how best to set it up and getting the bits and pieces in place.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIâm so pleased with the finished result as I have wanted a dressing room ever since I can remember and it's such a luxury to finally have a dedicated space for clothes and makeup. A full post on the master suite and all the other renovation work will be coming very soon!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGetting Social\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnXboW-Wjxq0IKNoXTwS4MdloIV9elyk3J236veix1l4cgbSTmy9Y3QFvW7pAqG8IfbBFLZZOMzK9SJZOJ168ZIFtyMaMFio0ycpRLZWZWg4s4myIwZC-SGngQQB4l2Wle9o4ADLHZrjY\/s2048\/20200726_184937.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnXboW-Wjxq0IKNoXTwS4MdloIV9elyk3J236veix1l4cgbSTmy9Y3QFvW7pAqG8IfbBFLZZOMzK9SJZOJ168ZIFtyMaMFio0ycpRLZWZWg4s4myIwZC-SGngQQB4l2Wle9o4ADLHZrjY\/s640\/20200726_184937.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiyJQ13VikRc5XOdhhI2GhTTTPrvAKRmCfs3FyKi2mkNTj6PIFf2oHua7zAb0CvmBa9RZGssCN6lllgHcp1Zd4agkVATn2qcr7pg6Tw5RuAw_PVw_mGiPlEAr8HEpSo3weDALOwjk64IVs\/s2048\/20200726_185034.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiyJQ13VikRc5XOdhhI2GhTTTPrvAKRmCfs3FyKi2mkNTj6PIFf2oHua7zAb0CvmBa9RZGssCN6lllgHcp1Zd4agkVATn2qcr7pg6Tw5RuAw_PVw_mGiPlEAr8HEpSo3weDALOwjk64IVs\/s640\/20200726_185034.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI've also finally managed to see some friends now that restrictions are easing. I'd forgotten how good it feels to just hang out with people in real life and how much it lifts my spirits. I think all of us will come out of this situation with so much more appreciation of what social connection means to us.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis year has been one where many celebrations have been cancelled, so we decided to invent one and gave Christmas Dinner in July with friends. We couldn't find a turkey, so we did roast duck and a pork joint with stuffing, roast potatoes and that festive essential pigs in blankets, and I got hold of some Christmas crackers too. We invited our dear friends, the kids godparents, one of whom normally lives and works in the Philippines but is
2in the UK at the moment. The food was delicious and we had such a laugh, we actually decided to make it an annual tradition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUWSPgODek6D6hQ3reQzbVrHX609IWmzJFuqP1ApDrq8hyEbiY-OMcFxDqbCih0GFXE-kMx2AwtJOdde9djXuFFkq7i-omBxWsNUjI-9iDFlrxnSdztV_ewfD1LAcgZSaKASgvunXCmEs\/s1920\/IMG_20200725_082727_638.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1920\" data-original-width=\"1920\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhUWSPgODek6D6hQ3reQzbVrHX609IWmzJFuqP1ApDrq8hyEbiY-OMcFxDqbCih0GFXE-kMx2AwtJOdde9djXuFFkq7i-omBxWsNUjI-9iDFlrxnSdztV_ewfD1LAcgZSaKASgvunXCmEs\/s640\/IMG_20200725_082727_638.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg185x79SeLhpHbpBu2Hnb-tjK4jemRHg1Apfe_eDqKGvxHzfndelnahxGNmK4d2Ppm_vl8ujzcrxUUk7oAvBASzymOYzsOiF3VUsnnC8CE4JMSzX5Ziw6oZ-wFQXSZNnEH7gmThCP5ick\/s2048\/20200724_215455.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg185x79SeLhpHbpBu2Hnb-tjK4jemRHg1Apfe_eDqKGvxHzfndelnahxGNmK4d2Ppm_vl8ujzcrxUUk7oAvBASzymOYzsOiF3VUsnnC8CE4JMSzX5Ziw6oZ-wFQXSZNnEH7gmThCP5ick\/s640\/20200724_215455.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI also ventured into the city one night for drinks with a friend. I was really anxious that it would feel like a ghost town with no atmosphere, but it actually just felt quite normal - perhaps a bit less rammed than a usual Friday night, but there were enough people around.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe tried out a little bar called Secret Garden that is in a small, fairy lit courtyard. It worked really well for summer evening cocktails. We booked in advance and it was all table service - but I hate queuing at the bar, so that suited me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe also went to Another?, which is a very cool self-service wine bar. They have these sort of vending machines that the wine bottles are slotted into. You get given an account card and you slot it into the machine and choose either a tasting measure or a small or large glass. There are tasting notes next to all the wines and lively, knowledgeable staff. The bar is in a crooked old townhouse that felt so cosy and inviting. We had a great evening in the end, and it feels important to me to support independent venues like that who have been hit so hard by the pandemic.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgGh0GD7kAJazNWwH0i78HMst8v5Y7ntUwD_vkYXH8qxeRaU21cVO6UGvAgaRPA69uPBJNrZLIl0UgwRAmWL8zFVeHxjqpGCXPT-uddtw6Hj5Who1iia8SVwUKB-vI4WyYlbV5so_0NiBA\/s2048\/20200731_210049.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgGh0GD7kAJazNWwH0i78HMst8v5Y7ntUwD_vkYXH8qxeRaU21cVO6UGvAgaRPA69uPBJNrZLIl0UgwRAmWL8zFVeHxjqpGCXPT-uddtw6Hj5Who1iia8SVwUKB-vI4WyYlbV5so_0NiBA\/s640\/20200731_210049.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI also had some of my mummy friends round for cocktails in the garden. We opened up the huge bifolds and I switched my custom neon script light on - it's the first time we've used the new extension properly for entertaining and the space worked so fantastically well. It was a lovely evening and lifted my spirits when I needed it most.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ERomilly Hero Is Two Wild\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi4PGNDn8y1Y7UBbbSXxSXvBszqdi0LCt-cY5QRkV75-Y25-GGvRUrejrDgfsve_wyDWt_LbDRI8Bs6PmbiiRLGvZ8Lfu4bx
2Hp_hysIn2NxhkVXJTTIjybdUTLMzY7Fvg641JIkfM6cvmA\/s2048\/20200729_182512.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi4PGNDn8y1Y7UBbbSXxSXvBszqdi0LCt-cY5QRkV75-Y25-GGvRUrejrDgfsve_wyDWt_LbDRI8Bs6PmbiiRLGvZ8Lfu4bxHp_hysIn2NxhkVXJTTIjybdUTLMzY7Fvg641JIkfM6cvmA\/s640\/20200729_182512.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgY2D5YVhz2JHarO0guO4mxXqpCyBb02vZhyphenhyphenNqOh5hlUB4fIJ8R32SLGpK3rrv264ZhVZMDmQXGTZyPYIMRCHNW6fxDTCbTBkQ6TdUqBtBINAejzUMLM7aVOrMZwXWda-FEvPtneFuVnxg\/s2048\/20200729_124335.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgY2D5YVhz2JHarO0guO4mxXqpCyBb02vZhyphenhyphenNqOh5hlUB4fIJ8R32SLGpK3rrv264ZhVZMDmQXGTZyPYIMRCHNW6fxDTCbTBkQ6TdUqBtBINAejzUMLM7aVOrMZwXWda-FEvPtneFuVnxg\/s640\/20200729_124335.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgiVHc9hvV6zbf4odIECokGYx5M2Sf3I3JYuuTBdry6FzwOTiUKvqPUoCk4ZDwWHwv0ZQOOHN05D6C8u8hp74SeK37hMRTarrMoyIW2ObHxbJ8WTc_9nilsGjricPkFOp0YGoM7GHwoQd4\/s2048\/20200729_182109.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1728\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgiVHc9hvV6zbf4odIECokGYx5M2Sf3I3JYuuTBdry6FzwOTiUKvqPUoCk4ZDwWHwv0ZQOOHN05D6C8u8hp74SeK37hMRTarrMoyIW2ObHxbJ8WTc_9nilsGjricPkFOp0YGoM7GHwoQd4\/s640\/20200729_182109.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQw-DfBWfGBz0Kvi8Pk2c5lzSf7RhVoxBh1PP1dP5kW746Q0PwWZjhC7y8FlbkMIb43q9NCIf5QL5DyeRMeJuoSHWjoo65RNoEiUGQMEgSqIbxlwh9s5DMGa8-spCMhsrYbAA3LKROXqY\/s2048\/20200729_182501.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhQw-DfBWfGBz0Kvi8Pk2c5lzSf7RhVoxBh1PP1dP5kW746Q0PwWZjhC7y8FlbkMIb43q9NCIf5QL5DyeRMeJuoSHWjoo65RNoEiUGQMEgSqIbxlwh9s5DMGa8-spCMhsrYbAA3LKROXqY\/s640\/20200729_182501.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgrzHXtntZTNxVZxiZDcGBy5_H5AC5UDp_8MWTpcihDXYetXS9omWUCTHCvC0EDEN-odJymZ8OuqqL4wymt74HDfwBRMJBotmLgztQdh9ZNR86BPgNrsWHJ8PB-V0eZHTKwWl7iEu5P5h8\/s2048\/20200729_182604.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgrzHXtntZTNxVZxiZDcGBy5_H5AC5UDp_8MWTpcihDXYetXS9omWUCTHCvC0EDEN-odJymZ8OuqqL4wymt74HDfwBRMJBotmLgztQdh9ZNR86BPgNrsWHJ8PB-V0eZHTKwWl7iEu5P5h8\/s640\/20200729_182604.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI can barely believe it but my bossy, bold, beautiful little girl turned two at the end of July. And what a ride the past two years has been. Romilly has added so much fun and affection to our lives, made Theo into the most wonderful big brother going, and turned us into a real gang. We are so happy with family life at the moment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ERomilly is enormously strong-willed, kind, messy and fairly reckless. We've always called her our warrior princess and she really is - fierce and tenacious but also a really g
2irly girl. Due to the circumstances and also her being too young for it, obviously we didn't have a big party for her, just grandparents over on the day for a little tea party.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe got her a purple scooter with light up wheels which she was instantly obsessed with, some puzzles and other little toys and a princess costume to dress up in as she loves frocks, bags and shoes - clearly my daughter! I baked her a tiered cake with special unicorn sprinkles and she unwrapped her cards and gifts. She really enjoyed the day and her celebrations.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EPart of me is a little sad I don't have a baby anymore but watching her grow and develop is endlessly fascinating for me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI'm Watching\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"THE SINNER Season 3 on Netflix\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/sh\/J4a8uBanVSEeowt1AOSItg\/market.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYouâd think during lockdown there would have been endless boxsets, but like most working parents weâve had even less time than usual for that kind of thing. I did watch Season 3 of The Sinner, which is one of my favourites. This series focused on a mysterious figure who developed a sort of cult at college with his best friend - with murderous results. It was really beautifully shot and compellingly acting, but it was my least favourite of the series so far.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFor some reason the only other thing Iâve really been watching is vintage episodes of Rick Steinâs Spain and Far East series. Thereâs something massively comforting about them as Iâve grown up with his shows, plus it's giving me cooking inspiration and a glimpse at a wider world which is a little unreachable right now. Itâs a programme that seems to really calm me, and thatâs what I need right now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Almost Famous movie poster\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/f7\/ec\/cf\/f7eccf50e062159212277f71cb7a6b4d.jpg\" width=\"278\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Breakfast Club movie poster\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1416\/8662\/products\/breakfast_club_1985_original_film_art_f_f9ed4617-238c-4365-a3e2-8c3152d831c4_1200x.jpg?v=1591481131\" width=\"261\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWeâve also been revisiting old films, like The Breakfast Club and Almost Famous, that I really love. Iâm feeling very nostalgic for decades I never even experienced! The 70s and 80s just seem like such a hopeful time compared to todayâs reality.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI'm Listening\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Led Zeppelin band shot\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/media3.s-nbcnews.com\/j\/newscms\/2018_39\/452536\/140519-ent-led-zeppelin_29f8d26cc328f5b99aadbaf770387181.nbcnews-fp-1200-630.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWith music, Iâve gone backwards in time. After watching those old movies, it's influenced what Iâm listening to as well. Bands like Led Zeppelin, Cream, Heart, David Bowie, Blondie and Roxy Music have been on repeat on my Spotify playlists.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI feel like music was so raw and exciting in the Seventies, new sounds were emerging and there was this whole movement that must have felt amazing. These
2classics have been putting a smile on our faces and giving our kids a musical education as well.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EI'm Reading\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIâve been trying to refocus on my goals around completing a couple of books a month after realizing that I was slipping back into just reading magazines. And I have so many books queued up on my Kindle! Reading is something that has both centred me when Iâve felt wracked with anxiety and allowed me some escape in my head. My love of books seems more important now than ever. Iâve managed to read quite a lot lately:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51N%2B9Ej5G1L._AC_SY400_.jpg\" width=\"263\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides\u003C\/b\u003E -\u0026nbsp; This classic coming of age tale, set in the late 70s, is intricately woven. Focused on the mysterious existence and suicide attempts of the beautiful, isolated Lisbon sisters, the dreamy Sofia Coppola-directed film was a teen favourite of mine. The book is very similar in tone to the movie. The protagonists are unknowable, we only see and experience them as reflections and half-remembered statements through the eyes of others. The book is a little bit meandering but very evocative of a time and place thatâs probably vanished now - the small-town America seen in films like Stand By Me.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81v5wp2zeQL.jpg\" width=\"263\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAll The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr \u003C\/b\u003E- Just wow. My favourite ever novels have been set in stone for years now, and I canât remember the last time something I read instantly shot into my top ten, but this World War II epic did. Following a few intertwined narratives during the German occupation of France, this book is far reaching in its scope, cinematically written and with real emotion. I couldnât have loved the writing or the evocative setting of Saint Malo more. With a huge message about the human condition, this managed to combine a rollercoaster of historic events with\u0026nbsp; real human heart that made each page come alive.\u0026nbsp; This is the kind of book that makes me want to buy a copy for everyone I love and make them read it.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51nyHHSxOLL.jpg\" width=\"265\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESuch A Fun Age by Kiley Reid \u003C\/b\u003E-\u0026nbsp; This biting book is a timely commentary on race and class that has been longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize. Black babysitter Emira is stopped at the supermarket for âkidnappingâ a white child, which leads to a volatile chain of events as she becomes ever more entangled in the life of her employer, a bleeding heart feminist blogger who misguidedly tries to set things right. There are enough twists in the plot to make it very readable, and it's an interesting look at the dynamics of privilege and finding your feet in the modern world.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The One by John Marrs\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81GRXBXD4kL.jpg\" width=\"265\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe One by John Marrs \u003C\/b\u003E- This fast paced thriller has been snapped up by Netflix and will make a brilliant series. The central idea is this: imagine that a simple mouth swab could DNA match you with a partner who is your ideal match? This book follows five couples as they uncover the secrets of their DNA matched partner and find out if love really does conquer all. I found it a really intriguing concept and very well plotted. It's one of those books that plays out like a movie in your head as you read, so the Netflix adaptation will probably be amazing.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chanel's Riviera by Anne De Courcy\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/711DrkQTtcL.jpg\" width=\"258\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EChanelâs Riviera: Life, Love And The Struggle For Survival in the Cote DâAzur, 1930 - 1944 by Anne De Courcy\u003C\/b\u003E - Like many many people, Gabrielle Chanel is the ultimate style icon to me. From her restrained sense of style to her love of life, unconventional way of living and her quick-witted quotes, I find her fascinating as a person and as a fashion designer. This book is sort of a hybrid biography and geography - looking at the lives of a gilded set of people living on the French Riveria just before the start of the Second World War - with Chanel at the centre. It looked at what happened when the Italians occupied the region and the slant that war brought to the lives of some of these fascinating figures, such as Chanelâs best friend Misia Sert and luminaries like Winston Churchill. It evokes a time and a place brilliantly and is a delicious little slice of social history.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindjoggle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/the-family-upstairs.png\" width=\"267\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell\u003C\/b\u003E - Iâve followed Lisa Jewellâs work for absolutely years, because I just love her warm way of writing and her brilliant characterisation. In a few pages, she can establish a whole world that you just buy into. In recent years, sheâs gone from writing quite lighthearted stuff into the âdomestic noirâ genre, and sheâs killing it there. Her mysteries are so well-written and every single one has drawn me into it's universe completely. This follows the tangled lives of two families in a large Chelsea townhouse who begin to slowly descend into a cult. It was amazingly atmospheric and full of intricacies. I didnât want to put it down, and I find Jewellâs work so easy to read. If you like Liane Moriarty, sheâs definitely worth a try.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Face It: A Memoir: Debbie Harry\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/716ItSenHSL.jpg\" width=\"260\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFace It - Debbie Harry\u003C\/b\u003E - And now Iâm onto my latest book, which is the autobiography of Debbie Harry from Blondie. They are such an iconic band to me and Iâm completely drawn to the world of rock and roll in the 70s at the moment. Blondie were there at the birth of punk and completely created their own style drawing on so many creative and musical influences. Debbie Harry had a kind of mystique that I always find so compelling, so it's interesting to hear about the times and the circumstances back then from her perspective as one of the very few female rock and roll stars at the time.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo, thatâs me at the moment - doing my best, sometimes struggling, a little fearful but trying my best to manage it all. Life during a pandemic is certainly a challenge, but hopefully weâll all be able to look back and have it change us for the better. Stay safe, stay kind.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/8793268110099911242\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/08\/life-lately-june-july-2020.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/8793268110099911242"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/8793268110099911242"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/08\/life-lately-june-july-2020.html","title":"Life Lately | June July 2020"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiI5S5tSWOx7yuGgCrhfU99SswmMloloWftTHEhwcOQILS4ucrUbQzJVM8AKZsY3DGj1o9NtQmn8nERfvBybLujeHtGdLsz-v3m
2kn12mPHsE9YTEUVwFWrhzVfSgCJUAzaBil1u_gLToqs\/s72-w480-h640-c\/202001237848906403608198119.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-7669484227725333770"},"published":{"$t":"2020-07-08T06:15:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-07-08T06:34:11.897+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How To Create An Interior Mood Board With Canva | Sharing Our Design Inspiration"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh-Ys1WN24I-ZSGAzI1jTthQBZNpcWRDKkPGSsDNk-TC-4tntJ5P2HRBmsndZGcZbI1dpizJbh17bg3yvrlo2j9sKv6-bKMndldgm4qtZ0xoUUxToOD7a4snZPOtTDTfusBpT7sWh2gltM\/s1344\/interior+mood+board.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Creating an interior design mood board\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"1344\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh-Ys1WN24I-ZSGAzI1jTthQBZNpcWRDKkPGSsDNk-TC-4tntJ5P2HRBmsndZGcZbI1dpizJbh17bg3yvrlo2j9sKv6-bKMndldgm4qtZ0xoUUxToOD7a4snZPOtTDTfusBpT7sWh2gltM\/d\/interior+mood+board.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EHaving imagination is a priceless quality. It's one thatâs often forgotten, and it's hard to put a price tag on, but it can be all the difference between an average result and a spectacular one.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis is never more true than when it comes to renovating a sad, unloved house into a prized family home.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIâve shared my approach to planning a master suite, thinking through the best use of space with your architect and deciding how you really want those rooms to work for you.\u0026nbsp; The next step is deciding on the look and feel you want to achieve.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIf thereâs one thing Iâve found it's that setting out a vision for the final look is hugely important - it's helped me and my husband to communicate and make decisions, and itâs helped with the practicalities of the project, such as deciding where to blow the budget and where to make savings.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENot everything turns out exactly as you plan - practical considerations have a way of rearing their ugly head and forcing you to adapt as you go along - but making a moodboard does help to clarify the direction of travel.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2019\/10\/from-house-to-home-story-on-our-home.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFrom House To Home - The Story of Our Home Renovation So Far\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/02\/7-steps-to-creating-perfect-master-suite.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E7 Steps To Creating A Perfect Master Suite\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/02\/four-months-in-designing-our-kitchen.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFour Months In | Designing Our Kitchen And Family Room Extension So Far\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/04\/shop-with-me-ordering-furniture-online.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EShop With Me | Ordering Furniture Online For Our New Extension\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/05\/designing-our-dream-family-kitchen-with.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDesigning Our Dream Family Kitchen With Howdens\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAbove, Iâve added links to my posts on the background of our home renovation, tips on planning out the space, and an update on works at four months in. You can see that weâve made a lot of progress, but we still have a few details to cover off before I can do the big reveal!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo, what is the inside going to look like when weâre finished?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ECreating a home renovation involves all sorts of people - your architect, your builders, their subcontractors and yourselves, so one of the most important things you can do, and something ONLY you can truly do, is be the custodian for the vision.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYouâll get all sorts of input from all sorts of people, but it's up to you to curate, adapt and communicate in the name of getting the finished result youâre really going to love.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThere are so many decisions to make on a daily basis which are going to impact the overall layout, look and feel, and creating a mood board is a very useful tool for keeping everything straight in y
2our own mind and being able to talk to others.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EDesign is something highly personal that it can be hard to find the right words for if you arenât trained, so visuals can really help to bridge the gap and show exactly what finished look and mood youâre aiming for.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYouâre never going to exactly replicate images that you see on Pinterest - the spacing, the layout and proportions and the light in your home are totally unique. But it's a very good idea to be clear about what you want from the space overall.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIâm not sure what the right phrase for our taste in interiors is, but I would suggest something like classic modern or even colonial. We have chosen a Victorian house because we love the proportions, the design and the layers of history, and we want any new additions to be respectful of that.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe would never want to go ultra modern simply because we like the style of our period home, but equally we donât want to live in a time capsule. Weâre aiming for a happy balance, and this would be my idea of success.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe both agreed that we wanted a grown-up, sophisticated feel to the top floor of the house, as it's a space just for us, away from the chaos of family life. It had to feel calm and restful, but equally a little more bold than the design choices weâve made elsewhere.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOur Bedroom Design\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjlTD1AK2D5Mb5LIhs7ZwClqO5b7mjKJ8jjEZ2txQ65utdGU_VUXitWTLLggWiQsNFfNcBxveRhMgx1edeOyJxxxh-6ldjzgxtQSLjCuv36i6pRfP2_eCXK2bw48ba6stLz_au4sZrDos8\/s1999\/0_20200708_054246_0000.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Master Suite Mood Board Victorian Home Renovation\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1599\" data-original-width=\"1999\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjlTD1AK2D5Mb5LIhs7ZwClqO5b7mjKJ8jjEZ2txQ65utdGU_VUXitWTLLggWiQsNFfNcBxveRhMgx1edeOyJxxxh-6ldjzgxtQSLjCuv36i6pRfP2_eCXK2bw48ba6stLz_au4sZrDos8\/w640-h512\/0_20200708_054246_0000.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn the bedroom, it all centred around dramatic navy blue walls. As the space is so light, we knew it could take a darker colour on the walls without feeling too cave-like. We also wanted to include a statement wallpaper, which is an element of interiors that we both really like.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhen we found the âProcuratie Con Vistaâ design from Cole and Son, we knew it was perfect. It added a bit of a cheeky twist to the room, but also has that classic illustration style which ties into the heritage and age of the property.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe also had one large piece of furniture already chosen - a Victorian bow-fronted chest of drawers in solid mahogany I had bought at auction. Itâs a large piece, and quite dominant, so we knew we had to work around it for the rest of the decor.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThat influenced our choice of a French style bed. Something with a light coloured upholstery would complement the darker walls and add to the sophisticated mood we were trying to fashion.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe also decided to add some blush pink accents into the scheme for contrast, in the form of cushions and throws and an upholstered bench to go under the large window.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFinally, a statement feather light fitting would provide the right balance of frivolity and luxury to bring the scheme together.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOur Ensuite Bathroom\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_3yjiRfYEcthPhQSIxqtclGr-m73PaOp40polfAzl_1ebQbmb6Fv5SH29KwobFvuRSBN79iXx9ZNOd0gxnosZJOMbKiIaz-jEOZPpiGxJmv_HEb76Xyj0ZJk-1xv_XwRgD39l60zpvbY\/s1999\/0_20200708_054131_0000.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Master Suite Mood Board Ensuite Bathroom Victorian Home Renovation\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1599\" data-original-width=\"1999\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_3yjiRfYEcthPhQSIxqtclGr-m73PaOp40polfAzl_1ebQbmb6Fv5SH29KwobFvuRSBN79iXx9ZNOd0gxnosZJOMbKiIaz-jEOZPpiGxJmv_HEb76Xyj0ZJk-1xv_XwRgD39l60zpvbY\/w640-h512\/0_20200708_054131_0000.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESebastian sourced the most amazing black crocodile skin effect freestanding bath, and that became the centrepiece of the room.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWith such an unusual anchor, all the other design choices have to complement that. Iâve always foun
2d it the easiest way to pick a focal point - which could be a wallpaper, an architectural feature, or even an item of furniture - and design around that.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWith the dark bath, I wanted lighter walls to create a contrast, so we went for a restful true grey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI started off looking at colours like Doveâs Tale and Elephant Breath by Farrow and Ball, which are soothing, neutral warm greys. I knew I didnât want anything too cool toned, after we made the mistake of painting our current bedroom light grey without doing a tester, but it came out pastel blue on the walls. Decorating fail!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe floor we wanted in a dark wood tone to add to the grown-up feel. Our original choice was for wood effect porcelain tiling, but due to the age of the house and nothing whatsoever being level, we ended up having to have the floor leveled and wooden boarding put down. We stained this ourselves in a medium oak shade, but that was too light and too orange, so we ended up redoing it in teak, and then sealing with several coats of yacht varnish to waterproof it.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe tiles were another last-minute compromise. I was pretty set on a white marble herringbone pattern, but we couldnât use the tiles we ordered. We ended up having to rechoose ceramic metro-style ones at the last minute.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELuckily, Iâm really happy with the finish.They contrast nicely with the low-profile slate shower tray and frameless enclosure, which feels super luxurious.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe chose matte black fixings for the mixer shower, freestanding bath tap and sink tap to complement the bath.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI was also very keen on sourcing a traditional looking wooden vanity unit for a countertop sink to sit on. This was hard to find, so we ended up just buying an acacia wood cabinet sold as a sideboard and a countertop sink, drilling into it to accommodate the piping. We did a similar trick when we renovated the family bathroom on the floor below.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI love this look as it's both classic, modern and luxurious looking -\u0026nbsp; plus it gives some concealed storage to hide away all my lotions and potions.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETo pick up on the brass tones in the vanity unit handles, I also chose a brass multi-way spotlight - good, clear lighting is a must for me in the room, although it's fitted on a dimmer switch, so I can have lower mood lighting when Iâm in the bath!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAfter that, itâs all in the accessories, which do so much to define the finishes look of a room.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA dramatic statement mirror from Melody Maison, a dark wooden ladder style storage unit, brushed brass towel hook and some marble bathroom accessories along with a little pop of foliage will be the final touches to make this space into a little retreat from the world.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOur Dressing Room\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHvRmLYsc_kv4axFWPc88aBLf7DzG5E2eolmawjM7PhCtzWSW16P8u8_hd2ziM4VxadvUsk0nv2qPFnHcbsXhCxnST61sXX1LID4-USsHvsDzdXMG_cIsDLBQxJDZEaA8d5EH0ymjGrTk\/s1999\/20200708_054208_0000.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Master Suite Mood Board Dressing Room Victorian Home Renovation\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1599\" data-original-width=\"1999\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHvRmLYsc_kv4axFWPc88aBLf7DzG5E2eolmawjM7PhCtzWSW16P8u8_hd2ziM4VxadvUsk0nv2qPFnHcbsXhCxnST61sXX1LID4-USsHvsDzdXMG_cIsDLBQxJDZEaA8d5EH0ymjGrTk\/w640-h512\/20200708_054208_0000.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe dressing room is a the smallest space on the third floor, but thanks to the skylight, it's still flooded with beautiful natural light.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EInitially, we thought of having the room fitted with built-in cabinets, but as time went on we began to change our minds. If we ever come to sell, or simply need the space ourselves, we wanted the option to turn it back into a fifth bedroom quickly, especially as we had already included a walk-in closet in the bedroom.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo instead of building in, we chose to use clothes rails and shoe racks instead to create storage. These were chosen in a matte black powder coated and dark wood finish to complement the furniture used elsewhere in the suite and give it all a cohesive look.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBecause there is so much colour provided by having all the clothes on display, we chose to keep the walls white, and the carpet grey for a neutral backdrop.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI needed a dressing table that would fit under the eaves, and not be too huge to overwhelm the space, and the âAudreyâ Mini Desk from West Elm measured perfectly. This is a very subtle but glamorous design with textured drawer fronts and slim tapered brass legs, so that gave us the idea to add in other muted gold accents, such as the mirrors and the splash of gold on the classical bust.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EStyling a room, just like styling an outfit, is all in the details!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECreating Mood Boards For A Home Renovation Project\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe mood boards really helped with this. I create them in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.canva.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECanva\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;app and it takes me about half an hour, because Iâve usually saved a lot of inspiration images on my camera roll already.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt also helps me to check that things Iâm planning to order will all work together. I try to add items I know Iâm going to buy and are within budget, although Iâm all for adding in the statement pieces and then trying to get the same look and feel for less.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESimply upload your saved pictures or you can browse the photo library on Canva itself. Choose and add colours and fonts with the simple interface, and either use one of the pre-loaded collage templates, search 'moodboard' on the home screen or choose a blank template and go freestyle.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWith a simple, intuitive layout and a great mobile app it's such an easy tool to use. I use it for planning outfits for big events as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA little planning can save a lot of heartache and help you to show exactly what youâre aiming for.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESebastian and I are thankfully very similar in our tastes and I donât think weâve ever really disagreed on how to decorate - heâs very involved and he actually has great taste, so we work together well. Mood boards have helped us to try out ideas and talk them through before committing, as well as making sure everyone else involved in the project is on the same page.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis tool sits with a basic spreadsheet, where I track what weâve ordered, the cost, the source, the dimensions and the delivery lead time - this keeps budgets and timings on track, as both can so easily spiral on a big project with many elements.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI hope this helps you to make your plans if youâre considering a home renovation project. Stay tuned for more updates from No.80.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/7669484227725333770\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/07\/how-to-create-interior-mood-board-with.html#comment-form","title":"12
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2\"\u003EMichael Kors Bedford Jet Set Passport Wallet\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPDLWMuthiU7JD-9tGbDBfeGoc8INEkZc01xcrUYJHX0rO9zOEGXbDQHRVQsHCHyP_NAAqOzvgEWhmKHREiH6xnLKaZqVST0tesgZ_83BWGUrhfRQ9OEHQzC-d5XVwCf1zr6Ctge0FimE\/s4032\/20200629_221202.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Michael Kors Bedford Travel Wallet Passport Holder\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPDLWMuthiU7JD-9tGbDBfeGoc8INEkZc01xcrUYJHX0rO9zOEGXbDQHRVQsHCHyP_NAAqOzvgEWhmKHREiH6xnLKaZqVST0tesgZ_83BWGUrhfRQ9OEHQzC-d5XVwCf1zr6Ctge0FimE\/w640-h480\/20200629_221202.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiasuHECuYu6BxIpelITtNCydif2dET1ZgHSBLxmnEEYjIjePHTMQE2Yv7upQXeeHPg_j-DLgEsl2At8ykw1ptcRNi5EdSWT5qFDq0w0YZZyBhoMPOnd1RXdbRxp3YL5M-loo8noYRQjbE\/s4032\/20200629_221212.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Michael Kors Bedford Travel Wallet Passport Holder\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiasuHECuYu6BxIpelITtNCydif2dET1ZgHSBLxmnEEYjIjePHTMQE2Yv7upQXeeHPg_j-DLgEsl2At8ykw1ptcRNi5EdSWT5qFDq0w0YZZyBhoMPOnd1RXdbRxp3YL5M-loo8noYRQjbE\/w640-h480\/20200629_221212.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ESo, most of the items in this box are geared around holidays. But with travel abroad in doubt due to the global lockdown, it felt like a bit of tease to have that as the theme of the box!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHopefully this will get some use at some point, because it's a very stylish sleek little travel wallet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn the signature neutral brown hues of the brand, there are enough slots to keep all your cards, boarding passes and passport neatly stashed away so you can jet off in style.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI'm a big fan of a passport cover, so I really liked this and I'll be hoping to christen it as soon as I'm allowed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESpongelle Coconut Verbena Hand Cream\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiz05sYV_1PzciQtGtwifWmH9ZNxKBpEWZ44fB1nfZa0JQerlv2Zb42GnFFsgrMDzIGg5kwz00OMUucKiaeyvyUEtU6vfesqHgAWZORb9jaOl5AqvlxErj6gj8YLY4dkD0nj5C5iJ4HMSk\/s4032\/20200629_221223.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Spongelle Coconut Verbena Hand Cream\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiz05sYV_1PzciQtGtwifWmH9ZNxKBpEWZ44fB1nfZa0JQerlv2Zb42GnFFsgrMDzIGg5kwz00OMUucKiaeyvyUEtU6vfesqHgAWZORb9jaOl5AqvlxErj6gj8YLY4dkD0nj5C5iJ4HMSk\/w640-h480\/20200629_221223.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis eye catching little tube of lovely made me smile as soon as I got it out of the box.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHand cream is something I definitely need to apply more often, as my hands do get very dry. I used to be quite good in the office as I always kept some on my desk, but now I'm working from home I forget - so this is just the reminder I need.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis smells amazing and I adore the glamorous, Art Deco style tube. The formula combines hyaluronic acid with shea butter, argan and macadamia but oil, so it's packed with hydration heavyweights.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnd because it's both vegan friendly and free from animal cruelty - not to mention that it smells amazing - it's the perfect little pick me up.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMakeupDrop Hybrid Silicone Pad + Blending Sponge\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjy7FeV-c5yt-ia-Nu3PT_IGShvtUejMxqtFAlsime9f-xtiy41CTNe
2N2UhZ8z4mNMXmo0o7w_xVyx9vwlM_mdiozqmmjCMIevz6I9QQprWa42-zHi4FC4BRqhULZ_KTgWBDvO5Ll-Djlo\/s4032\/20200629_221234.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"MakeupDrop Hybrid Silicone Pad + Blending Sponge\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjy7FeV-c5yt-ia-Nu3PT_IGShvtUejMxqtFAlsime9f-xtiy41CTNeN2UhZ8z4mNMXmo0o7w_xVyx9vwlM_mdiozqmmjCMIevz6I9QQprWa42-zHi4FC4BRqhULZ_KTgWBDvO5Ll-Djlo\/w640-h480\/20200629_221234.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI think we can all agree that the arrival of blending sponges such as the BeautyBlender completely changed the game when it came to makeup.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI recall being skeptical about them until I actually tried one, and then - wow. It made even iffy foundations blend like a dream, and quickly became an essential for me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThese days I prefer to apply foundation with a brush, but still blend it out afterward using a sponge, and also use it to make my other makeup a bit more seamless.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhen the silicone pad style blenders appeared, I was much quicker to try them - and definitely wasn't impressed. They didn't seem to do anything, just created a sticky, unblended mess.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo this Hybrid product is intriguing - and good timing, because it arrived just when I was needing to replace my sponge.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBilled as the perfect two in one applicator for liquid and cream formulations, the point of difference is meant to be that it keeps the product on the surface rather than sinking into the sponge.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis gives a more effortless finish and also avoids wasting product - and I think we all know that feeling where your sponge annoying the hell out of you and just drinking up your bougie Chanel base that costs a tonne.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI haven't tried this yet, but I'm really intrigued to see if it can bring the best of both worlds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Lyfestyle Co. Beach Mist Botanical After Sun Spray\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDsPQ-kE9NP8C96z-MPI-pN6wkNkRPvUL3rr_nssgfZiv0dYz0prphOF5a-tlcdXv4qLYm-GJgT3NTmyoOJ5JXbeq3DhQiDUp3KBzIZoRz9qL_xXJUj8S8rCY0RWxOnA1NokV1YBigcNY\/s4032\/20200629_221245.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Lyfestyle Co. Beach Mist Botanical After Sun Spray\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDsPQ-kE9NP8C96z-MPI-pN6wkNkRPvUL3rr_nssgfZiv0dYz0prphOF5a-tlcdXv4qLYm-GJgT3NTmyoOJ5JXbeq3DhQiDUp3KBzIZoRz9qL_xXJUj8S8rCY0RWxOnA1NokV1YBigcNY\/w640-h480\/20200629_221245.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAlthough there is no beach anywhere near me - I live in literally the most landlocked location in the whole of this island - the sun has definitely not been in short supply lately.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo this after sun mist is actually a handy thing to have received. It smells stunning - a combination of mint, aloe vera and lavender - and is perfect for sun parched skin to give a refreshing boost and add some moisture back in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI love the spray format, which makes it ultra easy to apply, for me and for the kids, who tend to squeal and run away whenever I try to
2smear them with something.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis chic refresher is also great to pop on your skin as a quick toner when you're hot and sweaty.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESilked Satin Pillow Sleeve\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYRSb75ZPTWpQswsg0hlHVLr-d3hZXMWd4ZVOUcTX4S-fCM5mL3kpSqroxG_LQFgCixqe7A5-5xrPj0dBaxTsk6ZKTw5BPjda7_hLVHxtwO2O6u9QxskBhryr_JrzW3HoOiDDzzmIK6us\/s4032\/20200629_221256.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Silked Satin Pillow Sleeve\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYRSb75ZPTWpQswsg0hlHVLr-d3hZXMWd4ZVOUcTX4S-fCM5mL3kpSqroxG_LQFgCixqe7A5-5xrPj0dBaxTsk6ZKTw5BPjda7_hLVHxtwO2O6u9QxskBhryr_JrzW3HoOiDDzzmIK6us\/w640-h480\/20200629_221256.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI've been thinking about getting one of these for a while, so it was such a brilliant thing to receive in the box.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe perfect booster to your beauty sleep, a satin pillow can get rid of tangled bed hair and dried out, creased morning skin. That's simply because it doesn't cause any friction as you move around in the night, so you aren't constantly rubbing your skin and hair.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis slip can be put over any pillow, so you can take it with you when you are staying away from home as well. The back is finished in a jersey material so that it doesn't slip off the pillow during the night either.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe best thing about this pillow case is that it's anti-ageing, which is something I have to think about now I'm officially mid-thirties.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI love the idea of this and I'm so thrilled one came in the box!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EToms 'Sydney' Sunglasses\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgWBOAIxcZhTZVegSLr2BG4f22nWJKjNC-q3xZipBdSXk9mGRWmGWD21jAetOMsffGDBBw-eli_nAvEpFzAuyd20j5C8bW04AFJKT-fqgrs6a0EdDjUjkbKWTIJ9DnlRgQRWTQ0V37yLHw\/s4032\/20200629_221308.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Toms 'Sydney' Sunglasses\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgWBOAIxcZhTZVegSLr2BG4f22nWJKjNC-q3xZipBdSXk9mGRWmGWD21jAetOMsffGDBBw-eli_nAvEpFzAuyd20j5C8bW04AFJKT-fqgrs6a0EdDjUjkbKWTIJ9DnlRgQRWTQ0V37yLHw\/w640-h480\/20200629_221308.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiKxjiuEpRVWJ9OcAfOJF_zuY99LulYHe-4xy6BoP5mxHz34kM0kU4JRm3c9egWKSDsa5ItSrqKWkrVa8pTjbUjnFTRRtQkYtq1G_VABroSQdXgkbRx-FlK8QY9pIZJOb_NHaNaUkyRdcc\/s2944\/res_1593167459214.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Toms 'Sydney' Sunglasses\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2944\" data-original-width=\"2208\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiKxjiuEpRVWJ9OcAfOJF_zuY99LulYHe-4xy6BoP5mxHz34kM0kU4JRm3c9egWKSDsa5ItSrqKWkrVa8pTjbUjnFTRRtQkYtq1G_VABroSQdXgkbRx-FlK8QY9pIZJOb_NHaNaUkyRdcc\/w480-h640\/res_159316
27459214.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWould you take a look at these very awesome shades? These beautiful glasses feature an oversized cats eye shape with a tapered matte black frames.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI really love the design, which is defintiely my style, and they look great on and are really well made.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWho doesn't love a brand new pair of shades when the sun is shining? These showed up just in time for the little heatwave we've had so they've been adding a touch of style to my daily walks to the park with the kids.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EDraper James Raffia Tote Bag\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiiTt5IeSJ37usrCd1-3Bf5_uMtYG2ISrDvWxBqckSKOYJjTGWc7czCXGlr0qjNHxpkgT9bSrgsphz0Wpgl_hKh5-fHgV97XC-sIf8d7T7Gxn-TfpDJ5rRlGDqPig9d_A-rjpR6Zk3UwR8\/s3479\/20200629_221324.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Draper James Raffia Tote Bag\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"3479\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiiTt5IeSJ37usrCd1-3Bf5_uMtYG2ISrDvWxBqckSKOYJjTGWc7czCXGlr0qjNHxpkgT9bSrgsphz0Wpgl_hKh5-fHgV97XC-sIf8d7T7Gxn-TfpDJ5rRlGDqPig9d_A-rjpR6Zk3UwR8\/w640-h556\/20200629_221324.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis is the one item in the box that was a bit of a misfire for me, even though it was one of the things I actually selected to come in the box - epic fail!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI thought - summer, beach bag, idea but it just isn't my style. The bag is well made - the straw is heavy and the bag is lined nicely, plus the navy silk boy with floral pattern is a nice touch.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBut it just isn't really my style. It's very neat and prim, which isn't my vibe, so I've decided to gift it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWinky Lux Universal Brow Pencil\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgeEwJU6CF6EFj7LAKT7Jl1COgTgmY8Szri5YUcQNiQ7-DRvB02sOHKtJhKBqAoUWScC4wABBvYewaXxb9FaynJ9RTrBIq3wZo3Bn40gkFNt_FVQAgNbQmMmO-7t2siEmqVm6Q7zpt4ysg\/s4032\/20200629_221336.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Winky Lux Universal Brow Pencil\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgeEwJU6CF6EFj7LAKT7Jl1COgTgmY8Szri5YUcQNiQ7-DRvB02sOHKtJhKBqAoUWScC4wABBvYewaXxb9FaynJ9RTrBIq3wZo3Bn40gkFNt_FVQAgNbQmMmO-7t2siEmqVm6Q7zpt4ysg\/w640-h480\/20200629_221336.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt was almost like FabFitFun read my mind with this box. I needed a new blending sponge - it delivered. I also needed a new brow pencil - and there it was.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis pencil comes with a tapered edge and a spoolie at one end for grooming. It works in a similar way to the It Cosmetics Brow Power pencil that I've repurchased several times - a universally flattering browny taupe shade.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe pencil is highly pigmented, so you simply press down a little less firmly or harder to go lighter or darker in shade. This works really well, especially if you like to graduate your Brows so they are a bit lighter at the inner edges.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI love the glamorous gold packaging as well. It's really easy to use and g
2ives a great long lasting result, as well as being super quick to apply when you're in a rush.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKcGfkHv3lYOHZ9YnOYwLzvb5imAzKIkK_Ld3c_n254124l5us5AaWbFmFUbGjXITJ9pketTDV6tPFyPBZkoNwOHctUvG8uQeI_dy4tfkwVJmRYiu3toCuZkCsNvpJbDDdrbEQowSRPi8\/s4032\/20200629_221139.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"FabFitFun Summer 2020 Subscription Box\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKcGfkHv3lYOHZ9YnOYwLzvb5imAzKIkK_Ld3c_n254124l5us5AaWbFmFUbGjXITJ9pketTDV6tPFyPBZkoNwOHctUvG8uQeI_dy4tfkwVJmRYiu3toCuZkCsNvpJbDDdrbEQowSRPi8\/w640-h480\/20200629_221139.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ESo the summer FabFitFun box is a total winner for me. I loved the selection of products and it also supplied a couple of things I genuinely needed. This box always surprises me and gives me something new to try and I'm often really delighted with the high value items that appear in it. Definitely one that's worth a try if you're looking for a little lift.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/7277799720271934410\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/06\/fabfitfun-summer-2020-box-reviewed.html#comment-form","title":"20 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/7277799720271934410"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/7277799720271934410"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/06\/fabfitfun-summer-2020-box-reviewed.html","title":"FabFitFun Summer 2020 Box | Reviewed"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtq9193RN0MDXI2a5p0_vtg6vfYn9D8MzpPAXM4En6Wg8ZpvGm5uptEsTbVHkCS0ZtHZ736XTs1Z9xgvkxmLKjLzMOhLPsfreLMCJk44C5vSzI5SU-iweBrhF2BFmJWmk7Uutdwgan5yU\/s72-c-d\/20200629_221150.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"20"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-8385112447442350081"},"published":{"$t":"2020-06-04T16:05:00.005+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-06-09T15:02:01.826+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lockdown Treats | What I Got For My Birthday"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgfEkM0Qe3NTv3QCRNyC8XrSn1S5apxihdjkMt3EM-oVle1L5CG5heeKBwL-pLLcX7BpppWb44FkyCYuZaHQvjODf-uUIgbW9FrHuTo8isBmwUXDvgTiX0LmPW-bR8Hoe-i-7TwbRLhuLA\/s4032\/20200604_143731.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Birthday Gifts - Biba, Penguin Classics, Chanel\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgfEkM0Qe3NTv3QCRNyC8XrSn1S5apxihdjkMt3EM-oVle1L5CG5heeKBwL-pLLcX7BpppWb44FkyCYuZaHQvjODf-uUIgbW9FrHuTo8isBmwUXDvgTiX0LmPW-bR8Hoe-i-
27TwbRLhuLA\/d\/20200604_143731.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI turned 35 on June 1st, which is officially old. Its funny how you never realise when you're younger that you get to a certain point and don't feel any older, no matter what your passport says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe UK is still in lockdown, so I had a day at home with my kids and husband, getting all dressed up for afternoon tea and having a little disco in the garden.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI got some fantastic birthday treats as well, and felt very loved and spoilt in a nice way! It sounds silly but as weâve been saving up for all the renovation work on the house and buying furniture and all that grown-up jazz, it was really nice to have some things that were a bit indulgent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhen you get to 35 youâre not supposed to care about getting presents, but thatâs definitely part of being a grown-up that I reject - I \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Elove\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E presents! Although it goes without saying that the wobbly handmade card from your kids is the absolute best bit, of course.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinkbgPVC-fZX_wXdWJWlexxb3JNXSRC2H_W_qa90oF0D1RpdsNvPb8NlodnvnSZkd0sH-jgz9xkFHD6HRO0dZG0fUhJ5byCmShWHWey2wLj6576OUK43CH0zDqI8K5yjobpXdODdoEDC8\/s4032\/20200604_143508.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Penguin Classics F.Scott Fitzgerald Collectors Editions\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinkbgPVC-fZX_wXdWJWlexxb3JNXSRC2H_W_qa90oF0D1RpdsNvPb8NlodnvnSZkd0sH-jgz9xkFHD6HRO0dZG0fUhJ5byCmShWHWey2wLj6576OUK43CH0zDqI8K5yjobpXdODdoEDC8\/w640-h480\/20200604_143508.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjfztWQl_CYPEH9L_l4cS3pgsnAGtyxkhyjy4RjbwIGesEMvklB3cPTePcFLt-Eah43nbGrNJo30gPlrGO318KybImgv9HkTIQ9lPwCqMQR3szAPds3U7QkcAmv1HCNwPUzf2RX9QBLW7s\/s4032\/20200604_143536.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Penguin Classics F.Scott Fitzgerald Collectors Editions\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjfztWQl_CYPEH9L_l4cS3pgsnAGtyxkhyjy4RjbwIGesEMvklB3cPTePcFLt-Eah43nbGrNJo30gPlrGO318KybImgv9HkTIQ9lPwCqMQR3szAPds3U7QkcAmv1HCNwPUzf2RX9QBLW7s\/w640-h480\/20200604_143536.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI always think truly loved books are the best present ever. As Iâve gotten older, Iâm increasingly into the idea of gifting a story to someone and the little bit of welcome escapism it offers - especially in these troubled times.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EF.Scott Fitzgerald is one of my favourite authors, so I was absolutely thrilled with this set of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/series\/penfsfhc\/penguin-f-scott-fitzgerald-hardback-collection.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPenguin Collectors Editions\u003C\/a\u003E of his books. They come in the most beautiful art-deco metallic patterned covers, so theyâre beautiful to look at, and the stories within are some of my very favourite. These are things to treasure forever and hand down eventually.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjAZKLWqNwKJXb467f5YvhbBjhoKob731ZsQGnIbBksPbv59ZcMo_D2W0-EMwvEOyX0KbOcKY3j9mjoUONkY20NACvaNSDI0-inpfjZIPsp4J0BJoLIt_QHGuSl57xr-ptEVxlzA2KOVzo\/s4032\/20200604_143716.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Neom Organics Wellbeing Pod Aromatherapy Diffuser\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjAZKLWqNwKJXb467f5YvhbBjhoKob731ZsQGnIbBksPbv59ZcMo_D2W0-EMwvEOyX0KbOcKY3j9mjoUONkY20NACvaNSDI0-inpfjZIPsp4J0BJoLIt_QHGuSl57xr-ptEVxlzA2KOVzo\/w640-h480\/20200604_143716.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI also got the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.neomorganics.com\/products\/complete-bliss-pod-starter-pack#fo_c=3027\u0026amp;fo_k=28578505fc144f241ffb01dbed554d82\u0026amp;
2fo_s=gplauk?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI76m8957y6QIVBLDtCh00RwbmEAQYASABEgIRp_D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENeom Organics Wellbeing Pod\u003C\/a\u003E, which I have wanted for a while. Now that weâre finally almost finished with the building works, Iâve become a little bit obsessed with making my new space smell amazing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis is an electric humidifier that slowly releases essential oils into the room to uplift and calm your mood and make everything fragrant. You simply load the chamber with whatever oil blend you like and some water. I love Neom products because theyâre gorgeous, and I loved the design of this visually as well as the idea of having a gorgeously perfumed, relaxing home.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi8RiWDPnP0Cds0cYfJzUBB7Qktvjd8ldeVlbFEmuLdROphz7WPcPKC-OrUmGQeg_qH0X0BjjTgG9zBq6v4nPkuIXsCvNJaLqjTP4tq8yBALsuB8m0gsRl2OdvSmuYKUpUCAo27_2RepFw\/s4032\/20200604_143748.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dusk 'Twilight' Reversible Bed Throw\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi8RiWDPnP0Cds0cYfJzUBB7Qktvjd8ldeVlbFEmuLdROphz7WPcPKC-OrUmGQeg_qH0X0BjjTgG9zBq6v4nPkuIXsCvNJaLqjTP4tq8yBALsuB8m0gsRl2OdvSmuYKUpUCAo27_2RepFw\/w640-h480\/20200604_143748.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESpeaking of home, it was a bit of a theme for gifts this year. I also got this gorgeous reversible bedthrow, which is part of the âTwilightâ collection from the beautiful bedding brand \u003Ca href=\"www.dusk.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDusk\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EItâs just the thing for adding to my brand new french oak bed, which is the latest addition to the master suite we've been developing. It finishes everything off beautifully. Our new room has navy blue walls and grey carpet, and weâve used blush pink as an accent colour on the bench under the window and with cushions, so this ties it all together beautifully.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPlg1KIHdCBBYlTybOcwqsIUC4KZ30qlQTTy2wpBIBnerTmvbWUaNmDg3yTQqQnDPIFXysuuqgtBegmdhK7cuLB6tIIijcGzgUBYB8Rj6UUzuKeia5mzMCyHUxTLCum1ivYazzIGYSoQE\/s4032\/20200604_143610.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Biba Marble Bar Tools Set, golden cocktail shaker\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPlg1KIHdCBBYlTybOcwqsIUC4KZ30qlQTTy2wpBIBnerTmvbWUaNmDg3yTQqQnDPIFXysuuqgtBegmdhK7cuLB6tIIijcGzgUBYB8Rj6UUzuKeia5mzMCyHUxTLCum1ivYazzIGYSoQE\/w640-h480\/20200604_143610.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA couple of other bits for the home - I also got this beautiful set of cocktail making tools on a marble stand from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houseoffraser.co.uk\/brand\/biba\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBiba\u003C\/a\u003E, and this fabulous golden cocktail shaker to go with it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOnce lockdown finally shifts, Iâm really hoping we can do some entertaining here at home and I want to get back into making cocktails, so this was ideal for me. I had a job at a cocktail bar when I was a student and absolutely loved it, so I can make a mean espresso martini!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI had all the kit at home years ago and always used to make cocktails for friends before an evening out, so I want to re
2capture that now we have the extra space at home.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjaKeeX-9at6fjDuzvRkbtW_hyphenhyphenPvVxjFMDNSU8vRD1YDFVYFVk_jgC7kBZQYk0zFzHr8KfvMCymyAxZ5ISaXUDaHK1y4kvScl7i2hXZteDhG_5Rs5D8D_MIU98ZR-2kc4M7sMqxe6xv-kE\/s4032\/20200604_143804.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Biba 'Original Sin' printed silk nightdress\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjaKeeX-9at6fjDuzvRkbtW_hyphenhyphenPvVxjFMDNSU8vRD1YDFVYFVk_jgC7kBZQYk0zFzHr8KfvMCymyAxZ5ISaXUDaHK1y4kvScl7i2hXZteDhG_5Rs5D8D_MIU98ZR-2kc4M7sMqxe6xv-kE\/w640-h480\/20200604_143804.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgg4iJ13SeOaDl00ynToBB449WZDTbguVtS0gz_uMQH2QXQkCv7oP8LU7QPaOpTnpIoyrs9cD-WWHu_YGiGDD3M7-gFGrXOSmKNmfvp1LdH5QL0uEaT0GSOsCkeI0l-WJIERilHX53ppJs\/s4032\/20200604_143823.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Biba 'Original Sin' printed silk nightdress\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgg4iJ13SeOaDl00ynToBB449WZDTbguVtS0gz_uMQH2QXQkCv7oP8LU7QPaOpTnpIoyrs9cD-WWHu_YGiGDD3M7-gFGrXOSmKNmfvp1LdH5QL0uEaT0GSOsCkeI0l-WJIERilHX53ppJs\/w640-h480\/20200604_143823.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBiba is one of my favourite labels right now. If you havenât come across it, it's a brand that was very much the in thing during the 60s and 70s. My mum can tell tales of browsing in their store in Kensington back then, and the clothes had a wonderful Art-Deco-meets-rock-and-roll vibe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe brand died a death shortly afterwards, but it has since been relaunched a couple of times. In 2014, it made another comeback but this time with its original, legendary designer Barbara Hulaniki on board again.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt all started for me when I bought a faux-fur jacket from them which was made with beautiful attention to detail, and since then itâs become a favourite. So this fabulous pink silk oversized shirt covered with snake patterns is ideal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESupposedly, it's a nightdress but I would and probably will happily wear this during the day too - Iâm old enough not to care anyway now!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj-YW3AEzi6Xw3_2J1J-PpzSGOwnxLlXqBveSBINGjBrQ1ArTx7jJYTdW9FBBD4wUBldUNBAueQ9TBkUrAEDyaxUcxqLq01_RirqaJfRspGHsEUSe948pnF1abaNHXTJyn6blCeU_GgZ8w\/s4032\/20200604_143840.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pretty Little Thing Polka Dot Dalmatian Print Pyjama Sey\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj-YW3AEzi6Xw3_2J1J-PpzSGOwnxLlXqBveSBINGjBrQ1ArTx7jJYTdW9FBBD4wUBldUNBAueQ9TBkUrAEDyaxUcxqLq01_RirqaJfRspGHsEUSe948pnF1abaNHXTJyn6blCeU_GgZ8w\/w640-h480\/20200604_143840.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBecause pyjamas are totally my vibe right now what with being confined to the house, I also loved this white satin spotted pair from Pretty Little Thing. Again, I would probably wear the top out of the house as a blouse, which could be lazy, but just might be genius. Lounging around on the sofa has never looked so good!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhIHuQgRB1HAFI90cIZBHMcESqNpqkkUVqkB4w-5aChKJCyB8kQg-AyFy7rA6kIdrYUpcwiEsEY6lrino7CbbnQiGHJCz_8YfsrKi9N3L7CFxxTrYoIwJv9wUvJ-q19oeCvr4Bk5RwXysI\/s4032\/20200604_143624.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Whistles Bay Mini Crocodile Box Bag\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhIHuQgRB1HAFI90cIZBHMcESqNpqkkUVqkB4w-5aChKJCyB8kQg-AyFy7rA6kIdrYUpcwiEsEY6lrino7CbbnQiGHJCz_8YfsrKi9N3L7CFxxTrYoIwJv9wUvJ-q19oeCvr4Bk5RwXysI\/w640-h480\/20200604_143624.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI also got this gorgeous âBayâ mini\u0026nbsp; nude coloured box bag from Whistles. I love the chunky tortoiseshell-and-gold chain strap detail, and because it's cube shaped, this bag fits a good amount in as well. It would be idea for taking out to drinks whenever this crazy situation is at an end.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEidN8BNcPz7yQSdspw7vo14R28EyB-4KtKiww-6Tbz4An7J68wDsJ5TOSbqjVPSBcqr69hBDIVErM4Lx98EAsEk2uZ8mr2R-tX_JJq8Xs_xNywH-8AilPv9AxVI5l2brwcqER77B_zeuLI\/s4032\/20200604_143659.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hugo Boss Woman Perfume\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEidN8BNcPz7yQSdspw7vo14R28EyB-4KtKiww-6Tbz4An7J68wDsJ5TOSbqjVPSBcqr69hBDIVErM4Lx98EAsEk2uZ8mr2R-tX_JJq8Xs_xNywH-8AilPv9AxVI5l2brwcqER77B_zeuLI\/w640-h480\/20200604_143659.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFinally, I also got some little beauty bits. My dad always gets me perfume as a tradition, and he has a really good nose for it. I still remember when I was 16 and he got me a bottle of Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, It seemed impossibly grown up and wonderful (I was more used to Impulse body sprays back then and it was my first proper perfume) and Iâve worn it ever since.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis time, I got some \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwijko-SpPLpAhWNtO0KHd4nC4kYABAFGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_1A5tvbXfGJerAoz8ypsrgdf_hm5w\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiTr4SSpPLpAhU4ThUIHaQ4C_cQ9aACegQIEBA4\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHugo Boss The Scent For Her\u003C\/a\u003E, which is gorgeous. I actually nearly bought this last time I was killing time at a airport, be
2cause it is such a pretty, light scent. At its heart is orange blossom, which Iâm always drawn to - osmanthus flower, a heart of cocoa, and a top note of pink peppercorn which is another of my favourite notes. Itâs a breezy, easy to wear scent and very me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhX1eN9eO8Xh8cz_cygvPvZ0XQiNiIlbvcu3ytHTsHH0Jmy5OTh4NfkQNO9C0T3toDhS0KeRbGH3CZZ-CeB-V_7r0HVr5g5eqNZ9yiKMtFpb75yVxTvT2GYFRS6U6jnNDGuoG1LrcGf8VI\/s4032\/20200604_143635.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sensationail Rose Gold Gel Nails Starter Kit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhX1eN9eO8Xh8cz_cygvPvZ0XQiNiIlbvcu3ytHTsHH0Jmy5OTh4NfkQNO9C0T3toDhS0KeRbGH3CZZ-CeB-V_7r0HVr5g5eqNZ9yiKMtFpb75yVxTvT2GYFRS6U6jnNDGuoG1LrcGf8VI\/w640-h480\/20200604_143635.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhS8UO0a_BnGhOdI1bpSBftMjvqWc3fksJwLoAVHF5eEOs78IiiY59H7V6Y6GJt-imJaOvr3BBz0cCehudvXu80_qB3fLPFz-Wkh4nO45ptKaUwxsezos2dRjqmzrMt6RVuJDcGUKK6-Yc\/s4032\/20200604_143854.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sensationail Rose Gold Gel Nails Starter Kit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhS8UO0a_BnGhOdI1bpSBftMjvqWc3fksJwLoAVHF5eEOs78IiiY59H7V6Y6GJt-imJaOvr3BBz0cCehudvXu80_qB3fLPFz-Wkh4nO45ptKaUwxsezos2dRjqmzrMt6RVuJDcGUKK6-Yc\/w640-h480\/20200604_143854.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBecause Iâve been complaining about missing out on trips to the salon, I was also really happy to get the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boots.com\/sensationail-all-stars-rose-gold-gel-polish-starter-kit-10272399\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESensationail Rose Gold Starter Kit\u003C\/a\u003E, so I can do my own gel nails at home. This might just save me a fortune! You get a rose gold UV curing lamp, all the manicure tools, base and top coat, and two gorgeous colours as well - âMacchiatoâ, which is a warm nude, and their âRose Gold Glitterâ -\u0026nbsp; the brandâs best selling shade.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe reviews for the Sensationail range are really good, and say it's easy to go and gives great results that really last, so I think Iâm going to be getting a lot of use from this.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhdLDJ6LjXrSv3ZT4N5iIB_pn1-oHFxFhPnjnVwc_tiZisK_5gqahDcKDE4ELLSu_XLuKLC9qdfCdxoW7YBQAKW1yyQeKB8GYMmu62Ia31BO1yoti4qP75ftVKERVNL5geCc1QSvVydELA\/s4032\/20200604_143647.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chanel Les Beiges Tan Soleil De Chanel Cream Bronzer\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhdLDJ6LjXrSv3ZT4N5iIB_pn1-oHFxFhPnjnVwc_tiZisK_5gqahDcKDE4ELLSu_XLuKLC9qdfCdxoW7YBQAKW1yyQeKB8GYMmu62Ia31BO1yoti4qP75ftVKERVNL5geCc1QSvVydELA\/w640-h480\/20200604_143647.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnd I also got given a beauty product thatâs been on my list to try for a long time -\u0026nbsp; the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwikoZL_o_LpAhVW7e0KHYiFB8oYABAHGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_0oJEb_qpD1ruCTO0TKlkDXklOsmw\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwik4Yj_o_LpAhUkWhUIHf38AtwQ9aACegQIDRA3\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETan Soleil De Chanel Cream Bronzer\u003C\/a\u003E. Itâs a little pot of magic that Iâm hoping will give the beautiful, chiselled cheekbones that Mother Nature forgot!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo, some really gorgeous gifts -\u0026nbsp; I felt thoroughly spoilt.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBirthdays are all about excessive food for me too. Now that Iâm getting on a bit, I have to be aware of what I eat on a normal week so a celebration is an excuse to cut gloriously loose from all that. Perhaps my favourite part of the day was the birthday cake the Mr and the kids made together for me. Sticky and delicious!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiFxZbwcfs3YYML30oLDOjjGrYIi5-P4IRdxf0vW7TdS52G32_5mgq0ORlL3V15ZXmCw3Tl2ZrTGAjoXF6Zs2cvi3xap40Iqq9fEN8NXT1T546OK0K9Rt1jlmPe-BNoS93MRZ7pyn_ghZk\/s4032\/20200601_165424.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"birthday champagne afternoon tea\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiFxZbwcfs3YYML30oLDOjjGrYIi5-P4IRdxf0vW7TdS52G32_5mgq0ORlL3V15ZXmCw3Tl2ZrTGAjoXF6Zs2cvi3xap40Iqq9fEN8NXT1T546OK0K9Rt1jlmPe-BNoS93MRZ7pyn_ghZk\/w640-h480\/20200601_165424.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqRMMT40SlQc1BoNWh5ArplXlsTNhPjo9Dne2laV8WrcuHvOKSIo1x-ippM00SD_o2eo3RzNhFwtouZOPLJuf3fbEpsMipJz6FxRXXXkytK4N5QeH52eREF2GxhJBOfgFaIfq1lz585G0\/s4
2032\/20200601_121944.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Homemade M\u0026amp;Ms birthday cake\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqRMMT40SlQc1BoNWh5ArplXlsTNhPjo9Dne2laV8WrcuHvOKSIo1x-ippM00SD_o2eo3RzNhFwtouZOPLJuf3fbEpsMipJz6FxRXXXkytK4N5QeH52eREF2GxhJBOfgFaIfq1lz585G0\/w640-h480\/20200601_121944.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9d5yed3U4je9nld7wwqs8jyIiUa3qJr3V36YHi7_YptDtlWxb8EgvPvOR4iHoQeQC6MdgTrEP8PTf8Ud22EIwx7pHPRso2PPORgFO03dfe6dCzXU1yZv5GW0h-wcPd2unFiFjDBIeBhk\/s4032\/20200601_134740.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9d5yed3U4je9nld7wwqs8jyIiUa3qJr3V36YHi7_YptDtlWxb8EgvPvOR4iHoQeQC6MdgTrEP8PTf8Ud22EIwx7pHPRso2PPORgFO03dfe6dCzXU1yZv5GW0h-wcPd2unFiFjDBIeBhk\/w640-h480\/20200601_134740.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe decided to celebrate with afternoon tea, because lots of little fancy sandwiches and cakes make me happy. Iâve made it a rule since the age of 21 to always have champagne on my birthday as well, because really, why not?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOnce Iâd sunk a few glasses of Laurent Perrier, I was ready for a bit of tipsy dancing with my little ones, who really know how to party. Seriously, Iâve been raising ravers, and they have some major moves. Dancing to Bowie in the sunshine with my little ones was my favourite part of the day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOnce theyâd gone to bed, I finished my champagne in a deep bubble bath in my new master suite - it was a Monday, so I drew the line under the rock and roll antics there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI was overdressed. I didnât care. Perhaps that is the essence of growing old disgracefully. Hereâs to loving and thriving while Iâm thirty-fiving!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/8385112447442350081\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/06\/lockdown-treats-what-i-got-for-my.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/8385112447442350081"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/8385112447442350081"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/06\/lockdown-treats-what-i-got-for-my.html","title":"Lockdown Treats | What I Got For My Birthday"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgfEkM0Qe3NTv3QCRNyC8XrSn1S5apxihdjkMt3EM-oVle1L5CG5heeKBwL-pLLcX7BpppWb44FkyCYuZaHQvjODf-uUIgbW9FrHuTo8isBmwUXDvgTiX0LmPW-bR8Hoe-i-
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2while but never had a good enough occasion to wear. But if thereâs one thing I am at 35, itâs officially over saving things âfor bestâ.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe never know how many tomorrows are in store, so wear the nice dress, drink the bottle youâve been saving and use the nice perfume, before it's too late.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjODm9vM0Qoth2K1EZ0tD8o4NKBSULBbfk11cUbw09JQiIs_hlMjVj9mu7QpgfkYJ_Zt1mx1kaMfDji8P3I5oN4lgU4gpceDNosMmKSlCmgUqWzshB4Nx_kzfL_6O5AV1Z-6Kk_AzLS9gc\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Self Portrait Star Mesh Midi Dress; Topshop Dita Leopard Print Block Heels; Heart Shaped Sunglasses\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2790\" data-original-width=\"1728\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjODm9vM0Qoth2K1EZ0tD8o4NKBSULBbfk11cUbw09JQiIs_hlMjVj9mu7QpgfkYJ_Zt1mx1kaMfDji8P3I5oN4lgU4gpceDNosMmKSlCmgUqWzshB4Nx_kzfL_6O5AV1Z-6Kk_AzLS9gc\/w396-h640\/20200601_134606.png\" width=\"396\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Heart Shaped Sunglasses, Missoma Star Sign Pendant\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjm98xNFcpB191uz7JhlTS_ZApe0cXl7FvWu_5zP_9B3_AUuDfTPO8fQztFnlp7e-vZFgnpNfhdlKFUeuCjWNmQL5ovRse69obvS53ANMCpNk7pRnO6BhWD3MDgEPWuaQcwC3Ew3xQHkJk\/w640-h640\/IMG_20200601_141550_967.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEia-wNKdolBenjhIVEZGADxr0GL__KvdAE0gjGoFZWhttH6ON6Z-TmsyFRDOzv9BJJdg1WPi-q4B3CGdLRhYqM_PmzWxc2k0qivmcFO1FlrwFrwnBVR8_XuelP7KVdYahfw4wfD0yq8W4Q\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Self Portrait Star Mesh Midi Dress; Topshop Dita Leopard Print Block Heels; Heart Shaped Sunglasses\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEia-wNKdolBenjhIVEZGADxr0GL__KvdAE0gjGoFZWhttH6ON6Z-TmsyFRDOzv9BJJdg1WPi-q4B3CGdLRhYqM_PmzWxc2k0qivmcFO1FlrwFrwnBVR8_XuelP7KVdYahfw4wfD0yq8W4Q\/w640-h640\/IMG_20200601_141550_968.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Self Portrait Star Mesh Midi Dress; Topshop Dita Leopard Print Block Heels; Heart Shaped Sunglasses\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3302\" data-original-width=\"1986\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgEAtx0EkT3Naa5hytoln_SaBtjpW4xAg5RJ0iKFxDprEaJd_QMFSIOQzSUKpNxZpHaLFJltnGgzikEqMF-mmqzrodNmMQNZGUr7M-sZiqxsP1dHtvJX0VKss-TS8Ma43hY_hZ4WkaAAYk\/w384-h640\/20200601_134547.jpg\" width=\"384\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStar Mesh Midi Dress | Self Portrait\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E'Dita' leopard print block heeled sandals | Topshop\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EâGeminiâ constellation pendant | Missoma\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAgate bracelet | H\u0026amp;M\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI adore the layers of dreamy tulle, the delicate embroidery designs and the black guipure lace waist band and ribbon ties. This dress is my jam.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn fact, if I was Liz Taylor and onto my second marriage by now, it would definitely have made an appearance as a non-traditional bridal gown. So pretty ideal for a birthday and celebrating life.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI paired my dress with these amazing leopard print sandals to pick up on the black details, although I was actually mostly indoors and barefoot for most of the day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThere was no more appropriate necklace than my beautiful constellation pendant, which shows the star configuration for my sign - Gemini (happy birthday fellow twin signs. I see you!). I paired it with my a beautiful agate bracelet, because if you canât wear the things that make you happy when you turn a year older, when can you?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHere's to another year of love, light and learning.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/239055113368493745\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/06\/its-my-birthday-turning-35-in-lockdown.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/239055113368493745"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/239055113368493745"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/06\/its-my-birthday-turning-35-in-lockdown.html","title":"Itâs My Birthday | Turning 35 In Lockdown"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhfnTPlpylw_q7MIVCde1sqDctNNJvjAO88Ec0uokbq9rr1QL3kIAhzLnI9NHErfIVzmXkZq0FtTfygYTr3HjWS527kJ1DsiVFy-kBNHrfwiCML8O231yAZyYuIKs-4L56cBxfB0D9Knho\/s72-c-d\/20200601_134900.png","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-733497223468416633"},"published":{"$t":"2020-05-21T22:40:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-07-01T11:27:32.512+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lockdown Luxury Beauty Haul | Spring 2020"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgr4GjgcpccRKtcnMI8WUQQfkbwV5ahd3x3bpX_bxVTog77vpqOnqXz7RHIsl1DRIwtybNbigfMGmpZA9rMkgDEeByaC5w9Ka_Ci0DX5mPz-IE1jtuYRXVjJx9cUw9B7aBqhgMKBbUA7XA\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beauty haul Charlotte Tilbury Ciate Soap and Glory Pantene Eylure\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgr4GjgcpccRKtcnMI8WUQQfkbwV5ahd3x3bpX_bxVTog77vpqOnqXz7RHIsl1DRIwtybNbigfMGmpZA9rMkgDEeByaC5w9Ka_Ci0DX5mPz-IE1jtuYRXVjJx9cUw9B7aBqhgMKBbUA7XA\/d\/20200527_203130.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ESo sometimes you find yourself trapped in the house on lockdown, idly browsing Cult Beauty on your phone and your little inner voice says âIâm absolutely not going to buy anything today, Iâm just going to get some inspiration and maybe write myself a little wishlist\".\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnd that, my friends and fellow beauty junkies, is what we call \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ea bold-faced lie.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ERarely am I able to log onto one of these sites without getting the uncontrollable urge to hit âAdd To Basketâ a few times.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBut what am I supposed to do when Charlotte Tilbury exists in the world?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAaaanyway, I bought things and I feel pretty good about them, so letâs talk about it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECharlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhfYpWp0-pNCKhQ-40q9ds7nme1BWwjaN_Gn4AGTXoxjnWUacwhfBvgzcJE-zCgJp5sqniRN_evFwZBgHg-t3GopFZu935xqrrsbWDOrtVd0p38pwUYVPE0JwkiRlyGeZhdRMJjLTlV9OI\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Finish Airbrush Pressed Powder\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhfYpWp0-pNCKhQ-40q9ds7nme1BWwjaN_Gn4AGTXoxjnWUacwhfBvgzcJE-zCgJp5sqniRN_evFwZBgHg-t3GopFZu935xqrrsbWDOrtVd0p38pwUYVPE0JwkiRlyGeZhdRMJjLTlV9OI\/w640-h480\/20200527_203409.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMy biggest weakness is likely for Charlotte Tilbury products at the moment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFrom the super glamorous art deco packaging to the beautiful formulas, the brand has bewitched me since it launched. Each new product seems to be better than the last as well, so if I want to treat myself then thatâs where I head.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIâm slowly replacing more and more of my staple products with items from the brand. It is pricey, but it makes me feel good and everything is a pleasure to use. So I decided to try their pressed powder out, and I havenât been disappointed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EItâs a featherlight formula that works really well for setting concealer and doesn't pile into fine lines around the eyes. Because the powder is so finely milled, you can use it for making lipstick matte and it doesnât give that odd whitish cast to your skin.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EItâs another gorgeous product that is well worth the spend -\u0026nbsp; and that ultra-glam gold packaging? \u003Ci\u003EStaaaahp. Just bill my debit card already.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EHot Lips 2 | Enchanting Edward\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtTt0hEFZVbHmZIqfuJ5fIifUjOFO_nAt2GqG82qMR7IBQ6WPo3PDAlGDFXupgNI0TzZII0ivNshPIs-xQ4fegQUoC1eSl6WHE3cRfRm3kHO23gTGTjTrtxuSdkBMQQkoWsKtJU12_8nc\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips 2 Enchanting Edward\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjtTt0hEFZVbHmZIqfuJ5fIifUjOFO_nAt2GqG82qMR7IBQ6WPo3PDAlGDFXupgNI0TzZII0ivNshPIs-xQ4fegQUoC1eSl6WHE3cRfRm3kHO23gTGTjTrtxuSdkBMQQkoWsKtJU12_8nc\/w640-h480\/20200527_203523.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe Hot Lips 2 range is absolutely delicious - beautiful, highly pigmented lipsticks that come in these devastatingly fabulous refillable containers. Be still my beating heart!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIâll be honest, Iâd probably buy these for the packaging alone, but luckily the contents are also pretty good. I first bought the shade 'Glowing Jen', which has become a staple in my rotation of nude lipsticks.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis one is actually a clear balm with a slight shimmer finish, and because I often choose to wear just a very natural lip during the day, I thought it would be pretty perfect paired with just a touch of lipliner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe formula
2is loaded with Shea Butter, Aloe Vera and Hyaluronic Acid, so it gives that smoothed out, plumped up and very kissable look. Perfection.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAn indulgent treat that will make you feel better each time you apply it, lockdown or not.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ELip Cheat | Pillow Talk\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgOIPi-5X-4vj4UZyJPiHRZbLELQi7sbRrGH_SzPdWD1wV7rnPQhqFvjz_E8lRBBcsBi_PXo85TZSLp3IQjM685nHGIDH7I849WaQXB3ABAwfIiQPNiKJ4VAcMjKpDiQEtmxM23PN3f8zU\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Pillow Talk Medium\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgOIPi-5X-4vj4UZyJPiHRZbLELQi7sbRrGH_SzPdWD1wV7rnPQhqFvjz_E8lRBBcsBi_PXo85TZSLp3IQjM685nHGIDH7I849WaQXB3ABAwfIiQPNiKJ4VAcMjKpDiQEtmxM23PN3f8zU\/w640-h480\/20200601_221232.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEily9rduKGe_EfgO7MeHC0Ua6z7rBc5liE0TtSJMQX6bVJhwVedHetsYxbW-AhL1oCqFl_L67kKzMxgOPPAbmwkVGi2bfa-VE86g5cu7ArUaWG5cGYc7gRwXfoTnr_JvktiD26JMXhs9No\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Pillow Talk Medium\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1235\" data-original-width=\"1823\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEily9rduKGe_EfgO7MeHC0Ua6z7rBc5liE0TtSJMQX6bVJhwVedHetsYxbW-AhL1oCqFl_L67kKzMxgOPPAbmwkVGi2bfa-VE86g5cu7ArUaWG5cGYc7gRwXfoTnr_JvktiD26JMXhs9No\/w640-h434\/20200601_221306.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThereâs no doubt that Pillow Talk fever gripped the beauty world after the legendary lipliner first launched, and thereâs now a whole product range capitalizing on the pinky nude shade plus a million pale imitations from other brands out there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis is the OG though - the ground zero lipliner where it all began. The Lip Cheat liner has long since achieved cult status, and it's definitely my favourite, although Iâve always used the shade âIconic Nudeâ which is more brown-toned.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis pink-toned nude glides on and really does give a naturally fuller look. Itâs obvious why itâs a must have as soon as you try it, and I donât think Iâd be without it now.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EK.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick | Velvet Underground\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDIQKq8IPp3MsHu4BL0RnOgKl5E9qCZmvZ7lWB5lHH_xbvl0Hj2M0_csnKENi8OMi3MGZ0TQrPfEo8lsM6JxVALpLSzFVupWxeyxqpQntrLi5D4xmxiMuaODEKa__GN6X-JylrPaL7_eI\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick Velvet Underground\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"841\" data-original-width=\"1060\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDIQKq8IPp3MsHu4BL0RnOgKl5E9qCZmvZ7lWB5lHH_xbvl0Hj2M0_csnKENi8OMi3MGZ0TQrPfEo8lsM6JxVALpLSzFVupWxeyxqpQntrLi5D4xmxiMuaODEKa__GN6X-JylrPaL7_eI\/w640-h508\/20200527_203044.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYTNeOmmg0nnESB59SCniLRFG_vTInSg0T7Sr7DTDa_0XsVWP1ii25qQCpIuSNGtLRnqWnjALDeuVOr6sWtIPRvDqhlRPX292nLZ-UCtAOM6SYjEJbNvTMeBvU2f0fWdUGrra92LN15Gg\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick Velvet Underground\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjYTNeOmmg0nnESB59SCniLRFG_vTInSg0T7Sr7DTDa_0XsVWP1ii25qQCpIuSNGtLRnqWnjALDeuVOr6sWtIPRvDqhlRPX292nLZ-UCtAOM6SYjEJbNvTMeBvU2f0fWdUGrra92LN15Gg\/w640-h480\/20200527_203306.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELipsticks are what first drew me into the Charlotte Tilbury universe. And apparently there is no escape in sight!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe formula of these is just beautiful - creamy, flattering, perfect. Light diffusing pigments work to give a naturally full appearance, while it also screens out UV damage and leaves lips nice and smooth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis shade 'Velvet Underground' (love the name, suspect Lou Reed wouldn't!) is a beautiful, silky amped up fuschia that Iâve been eyeing for a while. It's not a shade I'll wear everyday, but it was one I wanted in my collection. Sometimes, youâre just in the mood to go a bit bolder, and a slash of bright lipstick can have that mood lifting effect we all need so badly right now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Feline Flick Quick Liner Pen | Panther\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEigdcwRa1XhCyNJIAIAxOEbzmnyB3s9eJRjFgdMk50_1et24te0WkBMRSJ7QxyHbX6M3XaZvWH4DGFz5VacbQYv82BcMkMyKDm8xyaHID2jopMsbCr8ukKBpcKS65eizaEGB1t2_YNdSAs\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Charlotte Tilbury The Feline Quick Flick\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEigdcwRa1XhCyNJIAIAxOEbzmnyB3s9eJRjFgdMk50_1et24te0WkBMRSJ7QxyHbX6M3XaZvWH4DGFz5VacbQYv82BcMkMyKDm8xyaHID2jopMsbCr8ukKBpcKS65eizaEGB1t2_YNdSAs\/w640-h480\/20200527_203427.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe final item I picked up from CT was her liquid liner pen. I love eyeliners like this because they are so easy to use, and as a huge fan of a cat eye look, pretty much an essential for me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis is waterproof, ultra-matte and black as my cold little heart, so it's just right. It has a very precise, slim tapered tip that allows you to get a really fine line - this is important for me as I donât have a lot of lid space and a thinner line is way more flattering on my almond shaped eyes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI like a liner that doesnât budge, and this one has even managed to survive a sweaty 5k so it definitely gets my vote!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPantene Cheat Day Dry Shampoo Foam and Mist Behaving Dry Conditioner Mist\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjY6FmIQhvY2AJcfoOKtlqifel0V-F5zWnMW-k3iMAIyZ4KcZGZsRE_w9ugBbYknkPLCpqfIPGNYCWPDYTW6fj0w6OpjMqwVSlq6-oLtQbyLL9DcVAg1NJ8s70zxxPDeswsUjmRkbbvr2U\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pantene Cheat Day Dry Shampoo Foam\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjY6FmIQhvY2AJcfoOKtlqifel0V-F5zWnMW-k3iMAIyZ4KcZGZsRE_w9ugBbYknkPLCpqfIPGNYCWPDYTW6fj0w6OpjMqwVSlq6-oLtQbyLL9DcVAg1NJ8s70zxxPDeswsUjmRkbbvr2U\/w640-h480\/20200527_203245.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiR2ikxOuovJxEhNJ2Bnl4ufdLdNnCt9hcxJxf65yggD6y_aGt8qU-Xg_qolU2B_WefPv2uf-17abxTsrygpIvE2MSOnh9lG6wnUqJiAysHhpmlhm3ZefdDB33ZpKKp3Z0WIUQFHqZSZI4\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioner Mist\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiR2ikxOuovJxEhNJ2Bnl4ufdLdNnCt9hcxJxf65yggD6y_aGt8qU-Xg_qolU2B_WefPv2uf-17abxTsrygpIvE2MSOnh9lG6wnUqJiAysHhpmlhm3ZefdDB33ZpKKp3Z0WIUQFHqZSZI4\/w640-h480\/20200601_222055.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIâm the queen of dry shampoo, and Iâm pretty sure my existence as a working mum of two children under five wouldnât operate without it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn general, Iâm pretty loyal to CoLab, as it's one of the only dry shampoos Iâve found that absolutely doesnât make your roots look grey if youâre a brunette like me. But since I saw these two offerings from Pantene lauch, I have been wanting to try them. They were actually hard to get hold of!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis is a little different because itâs not a spray powder like most dry shampoos. Instead, it's a waterless foam that freshens your strands and removes oil and dirt.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt doesnât leave any visible residue behind and it does give you that freshly washed bouncy feeling.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMy hair is fine but thereâs lots of it and it's very long at the moment, which makes it a complete pain to wash and dry, so I have a feeling Iâm going to be relying on this a lot!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt's lightly scented with Vanilla and Jasmine and basically lets you cheat a good hair day. Iâm also loving the matching mist conditioner. My locks are quite dry so it's nice to be able to give them a moisture boost between wet washes and leave them looking silky.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThese products are a really great way to go an extra day without having to wash and style hair, so theyâll always be a bathroom cabinet essential for me.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWinky Lux Mini Lip Pill Kit\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgoY0GVTKQ5LZRgNg8E9ctpJlGiDERw6H4__y6nnsdZfO524ylUeL6I5jjhs9hX3TOIylQI3L_onu9GcWWHr-CAa8IT7NWBEcMMFTeqVQhX3ThLSzz-iDVLYrV2hk1mvK_NpbZdkuxpMwg\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Winky Lux Mini Pill Lipsticks\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgoY0GVTKQ5LZRgNg8E9ctpJlGiDERw6H4__y6nnsdZfO524ylUeL6I5jjhs9hX3TOIylQI3L_onu9GcWWHr-CAa8IT7NWBEcMMFTeqVQhX3ThLSzz-iDVLYrV2hk1mvK_NpbZdkuxpMwg\/w640-h480\/20200527_203211.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis is something that Iâve looked at for a couple of years and never bought, and it finally made it into my basket. I must really have been in the mood for a treat!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThese very cute mini lipsticks look exactly like a paracetamol tablet, and yet each houses a tiny bullet of creamy colour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENot that any of us are going anywhere at the moment, but they would be absolutely ideal for going away on holiday if you want to take a range of colours but are trying to fly hand-luggage only, or just for keeping in your handbag so you can switch it up whenever you feel like it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYou get five shades, from a creamy nude to crimson and a beautiful purple shade. They are all minis of the Winky Lux Lip Velours, which are a next generation matte with a mousse like texture.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe perfect tiny pocket-sized pick me up for you or another beauty lover you know, these are too cute to resist.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIconsign Lash Lift Kit\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgWKX0ZUydoyhPPhuUw7oRf4lD6YUYGJD9GcZq2f1l9DN8jS-IOIl5vOgLmKcxDXP_9ULG42onSInriZ9ugLQUHRaGja1UB48Smaa77cchOkmK_6VDlU2MORTOG_ZhXMAWJaNSHb8WtEGE\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Iconaigb Lash Lift Kiy\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgWKX0ZUydoyhPPhuUw7oRf4lD6YUYGJD9GcZq2f1l9DN8jS-IOIl5vOgLmKcxDXP_9ULG42onSInriZ9ugLQUHRaGja1UB48Smaa77cchOkmK_6VDlU2MORTOG_ZhXMAWJaNSHb8WtEGE\/w640-h480\/20200601_222115.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHow excited was I to try this?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAs salons across the globe remain shut in the wake of Covid-19, weâve all had to get a little more creative about our beauty treatments. One of the things Iâve been really missing is getting a lash lift.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMy eyelashes are so straight theyâre invisible, so it's a treatment that makes a huge amount of difference for me. The first time I got a lash lift, it really blew me away as they wonât hold a curl by any other means.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis kit meant I could have a go at getting the look at home. You get everything you need for the treatment, including lift pads, perming solution, fixant and conditioner. It is a little tricky to begin with, and I found that I needed to watch a few YouTube tutorials before I could get it right.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EItâs also very slow, as you can only do one eye at a time, and each takes around 20 minutes to get the different solutions on and off. I also found that the first step - where you stick your lashes to the lash lift pad - was insanely difficult. Mine just refused to st
2ick at all!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt wasnât until I switched out the glue in the kit for my Velour lash glue that it worked at all, and even then I didnât manage to get all my lashes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo I didnât get a brilliant result, but I think it's something that youâd get better at with practice. It has made a difference to my lashes - theyâre a lot more visible when I just wear mascara, but they also seem to hold a curl better when I use my lash curler.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo it's a lot of faff, and I donât think Iâd choose it over getting them done by a professional, but it's a decent fix while weâre in lockdown.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EToo Faced Shadow Insurance Eyeshadow Primer\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh3nROr9DpdIkD9pGc9zzBwdl3nIeXFNKJd-bU8aQYcJ6N72QYFynhOo6EHNlHsMRGFp9ak4TlJka4SWml65wx0SWy6QZSDC6v-GR2qHhGzCaa2kOu1XY-KMFy6AAyByjIEwOw_Y8vZI9c\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eyeshadow Primer\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh3nROr9DpdIkD9pGc9zzBwdl3nIeXFNKJd-bU8aQYcJ6N72QYFynhOo6EHNlHsMRGFp9ak4TlJka4SWml65wx0SWy6QZSDC6v-GR2qHhGzCaa2kOu1XY-KMFy6AAyByjIEwOw_Y8vZI9c\/w640-h480\/20200527_203439.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EEyeshadow primer is a bit of a low-key game changer. I used to be convinced it didnât actually do much, but when I had some lessons from a professional make-up artist they showed me what a difference it makes to the vibrancy of the colour you apply and how well shadows grip.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESince then it's been a daily part of my kit, especially as I like to use a dark eyeshadow on an angled brush as a eyeliner for a softer, smokier look, and that doesnât work at all unless you prep your lids with a primer first.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIâve been pretty loyal to Urban Decayâs Primer Potion for a while, but I decided to give this one a go now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt promises to lock down shadow for 24 hours and guard against creasing, but it also works against lid discolouration so you can wear it on it's own as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESunday Rain Exfoliating Cubes | Watermelon\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgne1K_aqXraVqx3WeJe3HgTgUol-hVzYx0EHGwHLXYhapi8lYbZG_E2JeDcWCw8_pq6NE4X45ZI7fU2O90RtaOvsxLdY3iRNCtcKPM544VWh1TDmY89Mp0eOzBH8zY1bTgcz64wYmcMTQ\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sunday Rain Exfoliating Cubes Watermelon\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgne1K_aqXraVqx3WeJe3HgTgUol-hVzYx0EHGwHLXYhapi8lYbZG_E2JeDcWCw8_pq6NE4X45ZI7fU2O90RtaOvsxLdY3iRNCtcKPM544VWh1TDmY89Mp0eOzBH8zY1bTgcz64wYmcMTQ\/w640-h480\/20200527_203323.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EExfoliating regularly is the key to
2smooth, gorgeous skin and I feel like it makes such a difference to how well moisturiser absorbs as well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIâm a big fan of the Grounded coffee scrubs, but they do leave an unholy mess behind in the shower and are absolutely impossible to use in the bath unless you fancy a half hour of scrubbing out the tub afterwards.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESo I got these ones specifically to use when Iâm in the bath - they have a light formula that washes away easily and are done handily like little sugar cubes, so it's easy to grab one and use.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThey smell delicious too!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEylure Enchanted Lashes | Princess of Paradise\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiHMb9ukW-DFh8UsCDl7AJWcebQb0H96Wl1orVlIQS-7hg3YOq8FF1iDUNZrMeUJ9vo6VzbYkighLZs2sdf7UgrNCX25QlYkllmLgmUufdP1k-34ETBqY88_fNog_WfZ3ZdjdWFf2q93SI\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Eylure Enchanted Lashes - Princess of Paradise\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"3613\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiHMb9ukW-DFh8UsCDl7AJWcebQb0H96Wl1orVlIQS-7hg3YOq8FF1iDUNZrMeUJ9vo6VzbYkighLZs2sdf7UgrNCX25QlYkllmLgmUufdP1k-34ETBqY88_fNog_WfZ3ZdjdWFf2q93SI\/w640-h536\/20200527_203154.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFlutter power is something I canât live without. It's not negotiable to me -\u0026nbsp; even if I have no other makeup on at all, I have to rock my lashes!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOften I do my own eyelash extensions, but if I want to take a break or Iâm going for a particular look, I will still sometimes use strip lashes, and I really like Eylure as a brand because the bands on their lashes are so thin and flexible. This means they hold their shape really well rather than straightening out and popping off at the corners.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis pretty style is feathery and light, getting slightly heavier at the outer corners for an elongated cat eye appearance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThese would be super pretty for a girls night out if we ever get the chance this year!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EBenefit Easy Smokin Eyes Kit\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEihEX6MdTQt5d0ukurnPplKrD-I01AZDK4CuOttK6oMMfqYD-8JIZVvv0QDsoIWSSEBTUsIpeCDtRAQO9oWXKi90LgohQ28rB54XuCbsj0kJvbeJgM2BDPHiASCrTeuLk7CRFXREsR5Q8c\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Benefit Smokin Eye Kit\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEihEX6MdTQt5d0ukurnPplKrD-I01AZDK4CuOttK6oMMfqYD-8JIZVvv0QDsoIWSSEBTUsIpeCDtRAQO9oWXKi90LgohQ28rB54XuCbsj0kJvbeJgM2BDPHiASCrTeuLk7CRFXREsR5Q8c\/w640-h480\/20200527_203348.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYou can't go wrong with a classic smokey eye, so when I saw this kit on sale I couldn't resist.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI haven't bought anything from Benefit for quite a while - I briefly worked on their counter for a while when I was a student and it's probably scarred me for life - but they are good at the paint-by-numbers approach to makeup, and this kit couldn't be easier to use.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt contains four shadows - two matte and two shimmer - in soft browns and taupes to give a few looks that would work equally well for day or night.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI probably have a million kits like this but I got drawn in again and I know I'll get the use from this.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt looks ideal as a compact edit of shades to take with you if you go away somewhere (if we're ever allowed again!), because it c
2overs everything from a neutral day time look to a heavier smokey eye for evening.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ECiate Magic Pout Potion\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjMxdhKlr46643mVmTo5jMET10CEGcfaX0cYjoLZozPcKBHQFCgXNkJT8NsktlCw7KLWmRq4gB-AaWEG1MAxHnSn-08abzn0jOg1uCe9_kfstE_JN6_tpjeCMDmEPsN7C6MVU3xxbRQqUg\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Ciate Magic Pout Potion\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"4032\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjMxdhKlr46643mVmTo5jMET10CEGcfaX0cYjoLZozPcKBHQFCgXNkJT8NsktlCw7KLWmRq4gB-AaWEG1MAxHnSn-08abzn0jOg1uCe9_kfstE_JN6_tpjeCMDmEPsN7C6MVU3xxbRQqUg\/w640-h480\/20200502_144308.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EYou know when you try something and it becomes an instant classic?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis little pretty rose gold tube wonder is definitely something I'll be repurchasing. Its a primer that you pop on before using a colour product on the lips, or it can be worn on its own.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EUnlike most lip plumpers I've found (which are glossy and so useless if you want to add lipstick on top) it has a matte finish, so it sits well under all sorts of lipsticks and it has a really great grip to it that gives everything extra staying power.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIf it has a plumping effect it's very subtle, but it works really well as a primer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ES\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eo that's my lockdown beauty haul, what have you been buying to keep yourself entertained? Do share!\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/733497223468416633\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/06\/lockdown-luxury-beauty-haul-spring-2020.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/733497223468416633"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/733497223468416633"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/06\/lockdown-luxury-beauty-haul-spring-2020.html","title":"Lockdown Luxury Beauty Haul | Spring 2020"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgr4GjgcpccRKtcnMI8WUQQfkbwV5ahd3x3bpX_bxVTog77vpqOnqXz7RHIsl1DRIwtybNbigfMGmpZA9rMkgDEeByaC5w9Ka_Ci0DX5mPz-IE1jtuYRXVjJx9cUw9B7aBqhgMKBbUA7XA\/s72-c-d\/20200527_203130.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-5947644236446656312"},"published":{"$t":"2020-05-18T11:09:00.019+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-05-22T14:42:55.143+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Designing Our Dream Family Kitchen With Howdens"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhkwCpkpZF2CTsMRZkphdD4_0HDh0kcKYb9tlDY5X9ANJRnaEnFes112dJaErWrqh1efErihzQyhXog09-xK2hw_A5JehscTzS1ZEuXPZV4vT0ZkxBvCX2D0dlTx4entPj9MUJT7XkTQvE\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"3619\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhkwCpkpZF2CTsMRZkphdD4_0HDh0kcKYb9tlDY5X9ANJRnaEnFes112dJaErWrqh1efErihzQyhXog09-xK2hw_A5JehscTzS1ZEuXPZV4vT0ZkxBvCX2D0dlTx4entPj9MUJT7XkTQvE\/w640-h535\/20200518_122509.jpg\" title=\"Designing a kitchen with Howdens\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOne of the aspects of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2019\/10\/from-house-to-home-story-on-our-home.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erenovating our Victorian home\u003C\/a\u003E that we most looked forward to was tackling the kitchen.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe Mr and I are both keen home cooks, and yet weâd never had a decent space to play chef in. When we bought our first home, the kitchen was just okay-ish enough that we never got around to tackling it before we needed to move.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhen we bought No.80, we knew we wanted to install our dream kitchen - but there was no point doing it before we could afford to build an extension.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe house had previously been subdivided into three student bedsit flats, so the kitchen wasn't the best quality.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELife (and having kids) gets in the way of the best laid plans though. By the end of last year, weâd spent five years living with chipped worktops, badly designed cabinetry, scuffed lino floors and an oven that only worked sporadically. It was definitely time for a change.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: xx-large;
2\"\u003EOur Inspiration For A New Kitchen\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiiBkMJaB3BJBDrGRm1MNHnyNVa84ehEyNWMKCSol1G0-pXvFBzQTieK5G6zbL8ps4V4Dtj9nVdQ-_QhVACmfBnTGqBsQJbxEb8fN76NoyboWKX1_oAf1R8ukDy7JRHTEI7f8hBZ99912U\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Howdens Lewes kitchen in slate grey\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"650\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiiBkMJaB3BJBDrGRm1MNHnyNVa84ehEyNWMKCSol1G0-pXvFBzQTieK5G6zbL8ps4V4Dtj9nVdQ-_QhVACmfBnTGqBsQJbxEb8fN76NoyboWKX1_oAf1R8ukDy7JRHTEI7f8hBZ99912U\/w590-h640\/unnamed-1.jpg\" width=\"590\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhIcofbwPSyYtIWPRDRhutNuFulXeB2eb1NKDk_pwCK363Qttp1lo1aygahAnoJadBhYT-KwN2Stlt_-tRxEnNJlMa18AS7ld3ni9OoRlP-U17TILsI_39uCMYgKVchViy-kuxZMTLigMM\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kitchen design with Howdens - Lewes Kitchen in Slate Grey\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"868\" data-original-width=\"868\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhIcofbwPSyYtIWPRDRhutNuFulXeB2eb1NKDk_pwCK363Qttp1lo1aygahAnoJadBhYT-KwN2Stlt_-tRxEnNJlMa18AS7ld3ni9OoRlP-U17TILsI_39uCMYgKVchViy-kuxZMTLigMM\/w640-h640\/ASS_25302365_1_1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWhen you renovate a home, you quickly become expert at blind optimism in the face of unlikely odds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ECramped layout? \u003Ci\u003EItâs just full of character. \u003C\/i\u003ETired units? \u003Ci\u003ETheyâll be fine with a lick of paint.\u003C\/i\u003E £5K budget to completely redo everything? \u003Ci\u003EOf course you can.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELike most good dreams, it started on Pinterest. I contentedly curated a board full of my usual suspects - elegant Parisian apartments, chic London townhouses (who doesnât like a bit of luxury home porn?) - and it was really useful for gathering inspiration. Meshing those ideas with your actual situation and budget is really the hard part.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELuckily, the Mr and I have pretty similar ideas about how we want our home to look. We chose this house because we both love the history and the architecture, so the kitchen design had to nod to that - no ultra-modern glossy units and sleek chrome fittings for us.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBut at the same time, we also wanted to add a contemporary twist (the Mr has handily coined this approach âmeritageâ - modern heritage - get it? He thinks heâs a genius. Mind you if that pops up in Farrow and Ballâs marketing anytime soon, you heard it here first!).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe space also had to be very family-friendly. We have two children under 5, and as every parent will know, they are little sticky tornadoes and certainly no respecters of expensive interior finishes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAs we are lucky to already have a separate living room and dining room, we wanted this new space at the back of the house to feel more informal - somewhere we could play with the kids and enjoy time as a family.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAt the same time, we wanted something stylish as well, so that we can entertain our friends and relax once the kids are in bed. This meant the space had to be carefully designed and very hard-working.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\"\u003EWorking With Builders And Architects\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWith our visions of an open-plan, âmeritageâ style kitchen in mind, it was time\u0026nbsp; to take the plunge and extend. We knew that we would be able to make space for the extension without losing much of our garden by knocking down an old, pebble-dashed freestanding garage that stood behind the house.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBoth our home and the house next door have been extended slightly to the side in the past, so you couldnât get a car down the driveway to it - it was purely used for storage. It was also extremely ugly, and blocked the view of the garden from the house. Its days were numbered.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe had heard that people out there actually want to buy these hideous prefab garages. So skeptically, I listed it on eBay. To my huge surprise, it got a lot of interest, and eventually sold for a few hundred pounds. More importantly though, the buyer came and dismantled it and took it away, which saved us a huge headache.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn the meantime, our next door neighbours had approached us about doing a joint build, as they were also adding a downstairs extension. This approach meant we could save a small amount on equipment costs and get a harmonious design where the space ran right up to the party wall.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EGetting planning permission was a lot harder than we imagined - the designs were rejected a few times before it passed, and it ended up taking six months to get permission to build. The site had its challenges - technical things that we didnât consider when we bought the house.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBelow are the architects drawings showing the design and floorplan of the new extension. The dashed red line half
2way down was where the old kitchen ran to, showing where the previous patio doors opened - beyond that would all be part of the new building.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWX9G4sSGdalT3F4fD-2pjOdnvLKnYwmE3ekYblbLmOGMh5_KI5vTzZcTosf9OGJ7-FNwnFlQgcf8T_-ShrQNF1hCLv14j1L_1hzmyq_TNNB91HSWjmeMQtb3Bq3IOkMoaP4N8dx9sMhU\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Architectural plans Victorian Home Renovation\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"637\" data-original-width=\"866\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhWX9G4sSGdalT3F4fD-2pjOdnvLKnYwmE3ekYblbLmOGMh5_KI5vTzZcTosf9OGJ7-FNwnFlQgcf8T_-ShrQNF1hCLv14j1L_1hzmyq_TNNB91HSWjmeMQtb3Bq3IOkMoaP4N8dx9sMhU\/w640-h470\/20200518_110013.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj-WZJvyXxM_2k4TqOV-aZm3JbFtnfBYaqsajalz5YZ4zDUs-yUHS5DBNqUn9uT6Tviwa5_PWW1jWVO2s9j2ahZ5nYKDs4C95Wv6v75c3JC8MXVvLs6yuapNEgPwWea9FbN3AUynVvxfYU\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Architects drawings and floor plans for a Victorian home extension\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1218\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj-WZJvyXxM_2k4TqOV-aZm3JbFtnfBYaqsajalz5YZ4zDUs-yUHS5DBNqUn9uT6Tviwa5_PWW1jWVO2s9j2ahZ5nYKDs4C95Wv6v75c3JC8MXVvLs6yuapNEgPwWea9FbN3AUynVvxfYU\/w568-h640\/20200518_110118.jpg\" width=\"568\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn the end, our architect had to design a very unique, double-height gabled roof, and an angled building to meet the demands of planning and the site itself.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHowever, this has given us so much more than just a square box stuck on the back, and weâve ended up loving the quirky angles. We wanted to make the kitchen\/family room the heart of the home and find a way to create a bit of that fabled âwow factorâ the building was lacking.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe space has a step down from the kitchen into the family room area to overcome the level change between the front of the house and the garden,\u0026nbsp; but that creates quite a nice feel. The room ends in a big wall of bi-fold doors which open out onto the garden, and a glazed apex that lets in lots of light.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"6\"\u003EThe Search For A Kitchen Designer\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe next step was trying to make our vision for what we wanted come to life - and not cost the earth. This is, of course is, the deeply tricky part. And just like the old adage about having to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince, we visited quite a few kitchen suppliers before meeting our match.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Wren Kitchens (@WrenKitchens) | Twitter\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/profile_images\/914808759133904897\/hr0X31i5_400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EFirst up, Wren. I had actually heard a few horror stories about them from a friend of mine (not really to do with Wren themselves, but more the awful subcontracted fitters they used and then refused to take responsibility for). As our building contractor was going to be installing the kitchen himself, it didnât overly put me off.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWrenâs approach was to start by asking what cabinet doors we wanted - before even looking at the layout. Surprise, surprise, the ones we chose were the most expensive, hand-painted ones -\u0026nbsp;
2 that colour was not available in any cheaper alternatives. Their approach was very sales-led. They sit you down, give you the VIP treatment and a swag bag full of branded goodies, which youâre definitely paying for in the final price.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETheir kitchens did seem nice quality, and I did love the time and attention they took with us, but of course, that is all part of the process in trying to convince you that £25k is a reasonable amount to spend on a kitchen.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis was so laughably over our budget of £12.5k that it knocked us back a little bit - clearly we needed to adjust our ideas about what we were spending, but Wrenâs cost was astronomical. We began to wonder if it was possible to achieve the quality finish we wanted without completely blowing the bank.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Which? complaint against Wickes kitchens upheld by ASA â Which ...\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/dwkujuq9vpuly.cloudfront.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Wickes-Showroom-kitchen-and-logo.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOur next port of call was Wickes. It's not a place many people think of immediately, but we had popped in a lot for supplies during the course of the renovation, and noticed their kitchen section.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe main thing that surprised me with Wickes was actually the quality of their units. Everything is very solidly built, better engineered than I might have assumed and backed with a 15 year guarantee.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETheir approach to the design process was completely different from Wren. At first they wouldnât give us a price whatsoever. They supply an estimate guide that gives a rough cost for units, worktops etc, and then a quote arrives once theyâve come out to your home and measured up. We found this very hard to get our heads around. How could we know if we wanted to proceed with them without understanding the cost?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETimescales also worried us. As the extension was going up around us, we didnât want to be left waiting on a kitchen for weeks and weeks, if everything was built and we hadnât even had them out to measure up or decided whether we could afford what weâd chosen. How many weeks would we be without a kitchen in that case? We managed to get a rough cost out of them of around £18k, which was a lot less than Wren, but still way over what we wanted to pay.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Frank Key Group Ltd - Kitchens \u0026amp; Bathrooms\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/8353f8240abcaf7b_3-5560\/_.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAt this point we felt a bit stuck. We ended up at Frank Key, which most of you will know as a builderâs merchant. However, they also design and sell kitchens and bathrooms, mostly to trade but to members of the public as well. A family friend of ours runs the department there, and although this was good on one hand, we also felt a little awkward about going there in case we didnât like the design or couldnât afford the price.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe ended up going in with our architectâs plans, and having a really in-depth consultation which made us think much more about the functionality of the space - how we like to cook, what we wanted to be able to do. And this gave us lots of little ideas, such as opting for more drawers over cupboards, and using pull-out baskets in a larder unit to keep our dried goods.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe total cost came out at £12k, which was a lot more on track towards our original budget of £12.5k.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBut by that time, we had seen âthe oneâ - the kitchen of our dreams - somewhere else.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Image \u0026amp; Video Library | Howden Joinery Group Plc\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howdenjoinerygroupplc.com\/images\/librariesprovider25\/default-album\/image-library\/thumbs\/howdens-2019-logo-red-rooster-black-text-stacked_rgb.jpg?sfvrsn=3f1dbfd_2\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhPjXiBoej-xR5Td2vGjHfVm2t8sv2DVm1BnGhkPq_vF8ke0uDVDiiNOSXWtMUuipDnJOlSFBlkODCoXhzixrqiqzlX9ieKHSuevHuc-8RuGv_FUHiaC0qQ-_vWmzr3iWyc8-Ce5L2CvO4\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"3D render new kitchen design by Howdens for Victorian home\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"764\" data-original-width=\"804\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhPjXiBoej-xR5Td2vGjHfVm2t8sv2DVm1BnGhkPq_vF8ke0uDVDiiNOSXWtMUuipDnJOlSFBlkODCoXhzixrqiqzlX9ieKHSuevHuc-8RuGv_FUHiaC0qQ-_vWmzr3iWyc8-Ce5L2CvO4\/w640-h608\/20200518_110325.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaK9MUGRjAU2KD2h3p5xMW2aqQghywhs4STCDMwgpVKCGPerQrafInHfrxNBfAD25anwCxaO233uCenURPZWBndAEZVSN_N_tyqxoIC5ErzbIWl7fclPJK4j88nG2YNErHX2d1LvFawHk\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bird eye view 3D render new kitchen design by Howdens for Victorian home\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"774\" data-original-width=\"913\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaK9MUGRjAU2KD2h3p5xMW2aqQghywhs4STCDMwgpVKCGPerQrafInHfrxNBfAD25anwCxaO233uCenURPZWBndAEZVSN_N_tyqxoIC5ErzbIWl7fclPJK4j88nG2YNErHX2d1LvFawHk\/w640-h542\/20200518_110353.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisXqxyQ-5BBkN8QDVvLzAi5lI5Iflufxox1bzOvq1MLwbQMEchd99lZk7CFu737xvCsDTE7QOoB5UBHlj2VWVxADxV0Njk7CRSA0hK6ZPlKycZiD24RXB144OEYwUqrUkngk-HXOZEv0s\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"3D render new kitchen design by Howdens for Victorian home\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"749\" data-original-width=\"838\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisXqxyQ-5BBkN8QDVvLzAi5lI5Iflufxox1bzOvq1MLwbQMEchd99lZk7CFu737xvCsDTE7QOoB5UBHlj2VWVxADxV0Njk7CRSA0hK6ZPlKycZiD24RXB144OEYwUqrUkngk-HXOZEv0s\/w640-h572\/20200518_110442.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThat kitchen came from Howdens. Howdens are a joinery company that specialise in kitchens. They have a system of working through builders, so to get an appointment you need to have a builder who is a customer of theirs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis affects the pricing - basically the more custom your builder brings them, the greater the discount. Pricing is never transparent because you are not given a full breakdown of costs, only a top line figure. All the detail only goes to your builder.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis was the only element we found difficult, because we were counting on using that detail to lower the price, by sourcing some elements separately ourselves - which is exactly what they want to avoid.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWhat was outstanding about Howdens was our designer, Charlotte. She was the first one to really reconsider the space. All the other kitchen designers weâd met simply followed the design our architect had laid out in his plans. And we never thought about challenging it either, probably showing our newbie renovator status.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHowdens immediately took it back to basics, asking about our living situation and how we wanted to use the space and then suggesting an entirely new layout that worked so much better for us.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe explained that we wanted to add on an open-plan area that gave a feeling of spaciousness - where the kids could hang out while we were cooking, or that we could use as a social space when friends came round.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn the plan the architect had sketched in, there were runs of units on either side of the wall, with the cooker and other appliances on the adjoining wall to next door. A peninsular unit with a sink ran halfway across the space, next to the step down into the family room area. On the other side of the peninsula were stools so the countertop could be used as a breakfast bar.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHowdens immediately pointed out several ways the design could be optimised:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAppliances moved to the outer wall, which avoids having to run expensive venting across the room through the ceiling\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERemoving the peninsular, as this visually cut the space in two when we wanted a feeling of openness\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPointing out that the breakfast bar stools on the other side of the peninsular would have to be so high (due to the step down into the family room) that they wouldnât be safe for kids\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESuggesting units on one side only and\u0026nbsp; a large central island to open up the space and create a more social feel\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECreating a clear path of travel down to the bi-fold doors at the end so the kids could run in and out of the family room and garden without having to go near the oven or get under the feet of anyone cooking. This also gave a line of sight down the kitchen to the garden\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUsing dead space in the large chimney breast alcove to fit two huge floor to ceiling pantry cupboards\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe were so impressed that someone had thought outside of the box to create a space fit for our needs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAs first-time renovators, who have never bought a new kitchen before, youâre relying on the expertise of a kitchen designer to ask the right questions, which is exactly what Howdens did for us.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt helped that we had also completely fallen in love with one of their kitchens along the way. The Lewes design was a traditional, shaker style cabinet, but with a much slimmer border that made it seem more contemporary than others we had looked at. Paired with slim brass handles and white quartz worktops, it was exactly the effect we were hoping for.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EChoosing the Howdens Lewes kitchen also settled a few design elements weâd been unsure about. We had been torn between wanting a grey kitchen and being drawn to a deep midnight blue. We loved the look of the navy, but worried it might be too trendy and carbon date the kitchen quickly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAs the Lewes kitchen only comes in white and grey, it made the choice easy, and I think it was the right one. We were able to add a navy touch in with other elements, like our new sofa. Choosing grey and brass felt a little more classic than the blue and copper we had been considering.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;
2\"\u003EHow We Saved Money On Our New Kitchen Design\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThereâs no doubt that getting what you want with a kitchen design is expensive. Our original target had been to spend no more than £12.5k on the project (excluding the cost of the extension itself). We ended up over that estimate, which was largely as a result of our own choices.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAs a total amount, we have spent so much on the project and we didnât want to compromise on the final details. That meant a bit of frantic last-minute saving and recalculation. We had to make a few decisions which were purely based on money though, and decide what areas we would compromise on and what areas we wouldnât.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe saved money by:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoosing units from a cheaper range for the enclosed utility room\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESourcing all the appli
2ances ourselves and negotiating the price\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGoing direct to a supplier to source solid quartz worktops\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoosing laminate flooring rather than solid wood (this choice was made easy because we wanted to have underfloor heating, which canât be used with solid wood anyway!)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn the end, the cost from Howdens was just over £9k. That may look like the cheapest when you consider Wren had quoted £25k, Wickes £18k and Frank Key £12k, but we had already stripped out a lot of the elements that were covered in the other quotes, so it only covered cabinets, sink, and a couple of other smaller things.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EPlus, there was a £2k cost for the fitting. Most of the expense was down to our own choice though, so we overan our original £12.5k budget, but not too drastically. The total cost, not including the building of the extension itself or the flooring, came to just under £14,000.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESourcing Kitchen Elements To Save Money\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgrPVdqcyzULOaW-420OjgNwCsA8EsTj2Q4eHuVDqWFuEikGlQidZUq1A2AkK3pPqNjlip1Uey_Pfm1QyU_i5axk3d_ELIWTklPxWXfpVpiEdYjjO0Fk6LKQGx2m42bralAGXxcr0ZEfDY\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"3D render new kitchen design by Howdens for Victorian home\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"810\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgrPVdqcyzULOaW-420OjgNwCsA8EsTj2Q4eHuVDqWFuEikGlQidZUq1A2AkK3pPqNjlip1Uey_Pfm1QyU_i5axk3d_ELIWTklPxWXfpVpiEdYjjO0Fk6LKQGx2m42bralAGXxcr0ZEfDY\/w640-h480\/20200518_110723.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhU4O3C5v1nBpqsh8bgk_QZs19KN3v6VXe7tQu6vN1dfFfFrNp-OnXP4qVqF7PRhGbZRazrxA-wFqtOVTW9f7Zx4X-P7fBEXgNbofTUSR8K1X3Z2IFGo4CNiRNDDwbLfJqgLAKajnOJ64\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"3D render new kitchen design by Howdens for Victorian home\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"802\" data-original-width=\"1069\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhU4O3C5v1nBpqsh8bgk_QZs19KN3v6VXe7tQu6vN1dfFfFrNp-OnXP4qVqF7PRhGbZRazrxA-wFqtOVTW9f7Zx4X-P7fBEXgNbofTUSR8K1X3Z2IFGo4CNiRNDDwbLfJqgLAKajnOJ64\/w640-h480\/20200518_110733.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjIm32rv3IoFb2qpMpBLeg3d6Gz9fnV2ynYedthZ5phKg0Jpazh6JQg0NoN-e7bNCVgUpvn2L4OPVIj57CWMNOwEB-s5FWnltX8pZytCArfsHrooxesqlNX0tXs2aTudnglfqtBunvsP9A\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"3D render new kitchen design by Howdens for Victorian home\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"1078\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjIm32rv3IoFb2qpMpBLeg3d6Gz9fnV2ynYedthZ5phKg0Jpazh6JQg0NoN-e7bNCVgUpvn2L4OPVIj57CWMNOwEB-s5FWnltX8pZytCArfsHrooxesqlNX0tXs2aTudnglfqtBunvsP9A\/w640-h474\/20200518_110747.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixlb7VYc-FtvrjqHtwNscrjA3BUvi5yMj1GMSAkjcO6ZqO9Zr7zxJ7k5iqWR5vosQvpWCVicjDalhSrpeXsbFd-vJZfnAp2CG02T8P-JZkDHWjkBERARmUICDlZdl9D-Ni4NXoEC7EB84\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"New chevron wooden flooring installation Victorian home renovation\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEixlb7VYc-FtvrjqHtwNscrjA3BUvi5yMj1GMSAkjcO6ZqO9Zr7zxJ7k5iqWR5vosQvpWCVicjDalhSrpeXsbFd-vJZfnAp2CG02T8P-JZkDHWjkBERARmUICDlZdl9D-Ni4NXoEC7EB84\/w480-h640\/20200518_110805.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWe did save money when it came to appliances, using sites like AO.com, eBay and Appliance City.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe managed to get a Russell Hobbs fridge freezer and an AEG dishwasher which we made offers on, and we kept our existing Bosch washing machine and tumble dryer as well, because they were still in great condition.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe had set our hearts on getting a Rangemaster cooker, which isnât the cheapest option. We also wanted the Nexus SE which is one of the more expensive models, which didnât help with the budget.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe decided it was something we didnât want to compromise on, but we really did shop around to secure the best price we could. We bought both the Rangemaster oven and the matching slimline cooker hood from Appliance City, who negotiated a discount with us, and Rangemaster themselves were running a promotion for £250 cashback if you bought both a cooker and hood.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThat brought the total cost for the range and hood down to £2.5k, which is still a lot but is good value for what we got. Iâm so pleased that we didnât compromise because I absolutely love the quality and ease of use - it's the perfect oven for someone who really loves to cook.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWorktops were another area where we had our heart set. Solid quartz isnât the most budget friendly choice, so we knew we had to be smart about where we got it from.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe shopped around several companies, hoping to hit around £3k for the worktops and upstands, and ended up going with a company called Granite Earth at a cost of £2.5k for the quartz and the specialist fitting service.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis ended up being extremely delayed due to the Covid-19 lockdown, and we were left for about a month without worktops and no sink, just sheets of cardboard and two litre bottles of water we filled up from the bath! The day the worktops actually went in
2was sensational. Not only did it make the kitchen usable but they look amazing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESometimes I just want to sit and gently stroke them...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENow the kitchen is almost ready and just waiting for a few final touches for its big reveal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESee you there!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/5947644236446656312\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/05\/designing-our-dream-family-kitchen-with.html#comment-form","title":"15 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5947644236446656312"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5947644236446656312"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/05\/designing-our-dream-family-kitchen-with.html","title":"Designing Our Dream Family Kitchen With Howdens"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhkwCpkpZF2CTsMRZkphdD4_0HDh0kcKYb9tlDY5X9ANJRnaEnFes112dJaErWrqh1efErihzQyhXog09-xK2hw_A5JehscTzS1ZEuXPZV4vT0ZkxBvCX2D0dlTx4entPj9MUJT7XkTQvE\/s72-w640-h535-c\/20200518_122509.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"15"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-7105797767546466630"},"published":{"$t":"2020-05-17T12:44:00.004+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-06-02T10:42:45.243+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Shut In Style | Awesome Orson"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi_aSPpLhzJO1Cvnz1Z3pycBqfIdF-d75dQFA7_elfti4yoXv-3HyQS7TwZv-mzHrHeOy4jWXjRRThyphenhyphenMh_NAy63_lXfhXYwKLB3_AX4t3NOBiVcAUelf2fz06YMl7XzuNMfU4gFiM2dwB4\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Topshop bardot top, Topshop Orson jeans, red perspex heel sandals, AllSaints Kita bag\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3024\" data-original-width=\"3331\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi_aSPpLhzJO1Cvnz1Z3pycBqfIdF-d75dQFA7_elfti4yoXv-3HyQS7TwZv-mzHrHeOy4jWXjRRThyphenhyphenMh_NAy63_lXfhXYwKLB3_AX4t3NOBiVcAUelf2fz06YMl7XzuNMfU4gFiM2dwB4\/d\/20200428_094340.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOK, this lockdown thing is really starting to bite now. Weâre entering our eighth week of self-isolation (my work decided to cancel all meetings and make people fully based at home a week or so before official lockdown kicked in), and up until now it hasnât been so bad.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut with no end in sight, we can feel ourselves getting more and more burnt out trying to work full time and look after two under 5s who are beginning to get very cooped up and sad about not seeing their friends. It feels like no-one is winning at the moment - the balance for working parents is always very fine anyway, and it's just been completely eroded.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNo matter how hard weâre trying to stay positive, often we end up feeling like bad parents AND bad at our jobs - and we canât be the only ones. It feels like weâre approaching a tipping point now. Almost everyone in my network is beginning to crack under the pressure.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn this rather sad scenario, fashion has given me something creative to focus on. Itâs very true that how you dress affects your mood, and as comfy as gym leggings and giant hoodies are, eventually they begin to make you feel worse.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThatâs why connecting with the fashion community via Instagram has been such a ray of sunshine for me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFrom finding inspiration and support to combatting the blues by taking out the bins in your ballgown, celebrating our lockdown looks has made me smile again.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjUZGlioBdMwm-_R48-jw7vGS0dGq6DZ1gN2AdG11CQ4w3QOctcSxUnjx8cSluaLnI6pjtyw3pdg66XCnZkFPX1r9NG7g3cKLdHFxVnJwrsOVaksAZ4EPmLpfIfJRYVzT4BDmfyM2k-Bmg\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2640\" data-original-width=\"1980\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiYOjJ2dtZwlpxe087SwejHqWRr977sw7UQZdXrQ-D9Yyg1Jru9VZqwfQmkwtvIl-GAc5BjG9vBQuuZedwg8PvVh1vlkwl5nhcDyWprmNpU3fxd9qMiZVNNE2q8U9UmYswIlLKni9mslo8\/w480-h640\/20200423_154506.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhNA9lhabCo9QBZQa2Hz3p29AfPMc6XOn7-Ig-Q6Fs_8Ad3RJrjVfJ-XfhAa9mIj9M4YkzfnSKi-XTzz89wPXdrH85ZzTMWo2kQCNXkcSGQ-_EXGczWvuLNuvsBvrz2aHP8FgCUjobAH3A\/\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2918\" data-original-width=\"2136\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhNA9lhabCo9QBZQa2Hz3p29AfPMc6XOn7-Ig-Q6Fs_8Ad3RJrjVfJ-XfhAa9mIj9M4YkzfnSKi-XTzz89wPXdrH85ZzTMWo2kQCNXkcSGQ-_EXGczWvuLNuvsBvrz2aHP8FgCUjobAH3A\/w468-h640\/20200423_181757.png\" width=\"468\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStriped puff-sleeved bardot crop top | Topshop\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EâOrsonâ straight leg jeans | Topshop\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERed suede perspex block heeled sandals | Autograph @ M\u0026amp;S\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;
2\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EâKitaâ convertible tote backpack in Taupe | All Saints\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERose gold origami fox necklace | Love Hearts and Crosses\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETortoiseshell perspex cuff | Topshop\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter two kids, a crop top isnât an item I would normally consider wearing, but when you pair it with something high-waisted you donât need to flash any flesh.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI just loved the fresh Riviera stripe of the fabric and all the great detailing - the puffed off-the-shoulder sleeves, the sweetheart neckline and the chunky buttons. It made me feel like a hybrid of Marie Antoinette and Brigitte Bardot, two complete icons of mine.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis top would be amazing on sunnier shores, so it may have to make a reappearance for holidays next year. It would pair beautifully with a pair of high-waisted white linen shorts or a floaty midi skirt.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFor now, I chose to pair it with my latest denim purchase - the âOrsonâ jeans from Topshop. Iâm still slowly trying to ease myself off my utter dependency on black skinny jeans, and these have a straight leg cut with a slightly wider ankle but are still slim through the legs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThey have a really nice blend of thick denim with just the teeeensiest amount of stretch, making them comfortable to wear. I also love the higher waist for cinching in my mum tum!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBlock heels work really well with this cut, whether on ankle boots or on sandals. I say this every time, but Iâm a complete granny when it comes to shoes and I practically never wear stilettos.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA block heel is much more in my comfort zone, and still acceptible if I need to run away from zombies or chase after a feral toddler. I adore this style because they are strappy and have a clear perspex heel but are super cushioned and comfortable (I also have them in black because they rock so much).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy bag is actually the one I reach for almost every day. The âKitaâ design from All Saints is a favourite, because it can be worn as either a medium size tote or a backpack, and the design is elegant enough to look professional in both modes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn those days that now feel so distant where I was walking a couple of miles to the office in the morning, I really liked being able to wear it as a backpack, but arrive at the office with a smart tote. It has beautiful braided detailing on the straps and an elegant slouch, and the taupe shade goes for any season.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EItâs such a great combination of practical and good looking that itâs become my go-to bag.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo top it all off, I simply added a favourite necklace - this delicate little rose gold origami fox - and a chunky perspex cuff with a tortoiseshell pattern.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHereâs hoping that everyone stays safe\u0026nbsp; -\u0026nbsp; and more importantly sane - over the next few weeks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESending love to you all.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/7105797767546466630\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/05\/shut-in-style-awesome-orson.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/7105797767546466630"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/7105797767546466630"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/05\/shut-in-style-awesome-orson.html","title":"Shut In Style | Awesome Orson"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi_aSPpLhzJO1Cvnz1Z3pycBqfIdF-d75dQFA7_elfti4yoXv-3HyQS7TwZv-mzHrHeOy4jWXjRRThyphenhyphenMh_NAy63_lXfhXYwKLB3_AX4t3NOBiVcAUelf2fz06YMl7XzuNMfU4gFiM2dwB4\/s72-c-d\/20200428_094340.jpg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-4744713020373649516"},"published":{"$t":"2020-04-20T10:51:00.003+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-06-02T16:03:52.620+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Shop With Me | Ordering Furniture Online For Our New Extension"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgwz1FLDJAE1ASebSzELEj3YScKpA610bKHdK_IwjyfZYET32j7BTGwu1-TCsZOwLbHQF218vwnQ5J4de1M5IpWHtT6oM9GI88S5-wVisZveDTXYHtQonWVRc1rVuX3eaBSz2jgadKte3k\/s1600\/photo-1522199755839-a2bacb67c546.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgwz1FLDJAE1ASebSzELEj3YScKpA610bKHdK_IwjyfZYET32j7BTGwu1-TCsZOwLbHQF218vwnQ5J4de1M5IpWHtT6oM9GI88S5-wVisZveDTXYHtQonWVRc1rVuX3eaBSz2jgadKte3k\/s1600\/photo-1522199755839-a2bacb67c546.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen we first moved into No.80 in late 2014, potential was pretty much all it had.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA handsome early Victorian semi in our favourite area, it had lovely bones but had suffered a series of alterations done on the cheap to turn it into three bedsit flats. Although it certainly wasnât a dream home to begin with, we realised that we could turn it into one. What we didnât realise is just how much time, effort and money it takes to get there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLike most first-time home renovators, we imagined that with a little work we could turn an unloved house back into a family home without many problems. The reality has been lengthy delays trying to secure planning permission, unexpected costly issues popping up taking us over budget and something that no-one could have foreseen - building work grinding to a complete halt with the onset of the UK coronavirus lockdown.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAt times, we have felt very frustrated and far away from where we wanted to be. Itâs been a longer, harder, more expensive process than we imagined. Thereâs still a bit of a way to go until everything is perfect, but weâve been able to order the furniture to take it closer to our ideal space - which feels like a milestone moment.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn a way, being restricted to the house has made us even more focused on getting it right. You can read about the process of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/02\/four-months-in-designing-our-kitchen.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edesigning our open-plan kitchen and family room in more detail\u003C\/a\u003E, as well as \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/02\/7-steps-to-creating-perfect-master-suite.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour new master suite\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/05\/designing-our-dream-family-kitchen-with.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehow we designed our dream kitchen with Howdens\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe are still waiting on worktop installation, which has been cancelled several times now, some plumbing work, final fix electrics and some elements of the kitchen being finished, although those are now scheduled to resume this week.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's definitely first world problems, I completely understand that, but being stuck with a half-finished kitchen for months has been difficult. There isn't an end in sight, like so much in life right now. But going ahead and ordering the furniture has helped us to feel like progress is being made.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nThe Basics\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst things first, the flooring, walls and construction of the space all play their part when it comes to determining the final design.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe site weâve extended into is quite awkward. As our house is situated on a bend in the road, the garden doesnât run straight back from the house, but goes on a diagonal away from it. The property also backs onto a canal, and there is a steep level change from the front of the house to the back.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese elements presented quite a few design challenges, but with the help of our builders, we were able to turn them into positives. What weâve ended up with is a really quirky design full of interesting angles.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou come into the space with an enclosed utility room and small downstairs toilet on one side, and two floor-to-ceiling larder cabinets on the other. In the kitchen proper, there is a run of units and appliances down one side, and a central island that houses a dishwasher and undermounted sink, as well as providing seating.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThereâs then a step down into the âfamily roomâ - a space for informal dining and play. This part of the room has a wall of bifold doors leading straight out into the garden and features a gabled glass apex.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe are so lucky to have this new space in addition to our existing living room and dining room, and to have been able to build it without losing any of the garden. To the rear of the house was previously an ugly old pebble-dashed garage that we got rid of. You can take a peek at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2019\/10\/from-house-to-home-story-on-our-home.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhat the space used to look like before building work began\u003C\/a\u003E here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Valspar White Matt Emulsion paint, 10L | Departments | DIY at B\u0026amp;Q\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/kingfisher.scene7.com\/is\/image\/Kingfisher\/5055018163693_02c_bq\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n
2Initially, I wanted to paint the walls in a neutral tone like grey, but we decided to stick with white instead. There are so many interesting features going on with the double-pitched gable roof and angled walls that it felt enough to leave the walls plain white. We also liked the sense of brightness it brought to the space, so it just got a coat of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diy.com%2Fdepartments%2Fvalspar-white-matt-emulsion-paint-10l%2F1698009_BQ.prd\u0026amp;psig=AOvVaw3HNdOj1scJDwkR7KS9e_Sb\u0026amp;ust=1587460990549000\u0026amp;source=images\u0026amp;cd=vfe\u0026amp;ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCNiO4prX9ugCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EValspar The Perfect White Paint Walls and Ceilings Interior Matt\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen you take on a renovation, there are necessarily some areas where you need to compromise to save money, and for us, one of the easiest ways to do that turned out to be the flooring.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"GoodHome Heanor Natural Oak effect Laminate flooring, 2.7m² Pack ...\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/kingfisher.scene7.com\/is\/image\/Kingfisher\/3663602537533_03bq\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nInitially, we had dreamed of hardwood floors but because we decided to go for underfloor heating, it was ruled out (underfloor heating cannot be used under solid wood floors). And so it became a good area to make a saving. In the end, the pretty chevron design of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diy.com%2Fdepartments%2Fgoodhome-heanor-natural-oak-effect-laminate-flooring-2-7m-pack%2F3663602537533_BQ.prd\u0026amp;psig=AOvVaw0BqjkGN9ptL73F2LndgAzv\u0026amp;ust=1587461045646000\u0026amp;source=images\u0026amp;cd=vfe\u0026amp;ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCOjntLbX9ugCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoodHome Heanor Natural Oak Laminate \u003C\/a\u003Ewon the day, as it's hard wearing and practical for a space that will have kids running in and out of the garden.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Hydrolic Black \u0026amp; white Matt Concrete Porcelain Floor tile, Pack of ...\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/kingfisher.scene7.com\/is\/image\/Kingfisher\/3663602677666_08bq\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn the utility room and downstairs toilet, we switched it up using these \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diy.com%2Fdepartments%2Fhydrolic-black-white-matt-concrete-porcelain-floor-tile-pack-of-25-l-200mm-w-200mm%2F3663602677666_BQ.prd\u0026amp;psig=AOvVaw3pXAvxMgkagRIOwXogmgy6\u0026amp;ust=1587461117315000\u0026amp;source=images\u0026amp;cd=vfe\u0026amp;ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCLi0kdfX9ugCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHydrolic Matte Concrete Porcelain tiles\u003C\/a\u003E - both sourced for a great price from B\u0026amp;
2Q.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lewes Slate Grey Kitchen | Fitted Kitchens | Howdens\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howdens.com\/-\/media\/howdens\/assets\/clh_asset_products\/clh_asset_levela_108418\/clh_asset_levelb_110114\/clh_asset_levelc_25285964\/ass_25298728\/ass_25298728_3_4.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/media.markselectrical.co.uk\/item-images\/zoom\/118250.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe kitchen was designed by Howdens using their \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howdens.com%2Fkitchens%2Ffitted-kitchens%2Flewes%2Flewes-slate-grey\u0026amp;psig=AOvVaw0MWGcjZeT9Ni6eU9jK7kNC\u0026amp;ust=1587461171317000\u0026amp;source=images\u0026amp;cd=vfe\u0026amp;ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCLi1gfjX9ugCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAI\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELewes modern shaker style units in Slate Grey\u003C\/a\u003E, with slim brass handles, and we paired this with solid white quartz worktops from Granite Earth (although they have yet to make an appearance) and a Rangemaster Nexus SE cooker and Hi-Lite Slim cooker hood in Slate, supplied by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancecity.co.uk\/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_Zqp6dj26AIVA7TtCh2bSAk_EAAYASAAEgI9k_D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAppliance City\u003C\/a\u003E. The rest of the appliances are all integrated into the cupboards for a more seamless look.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith these basics in place, we could begin to understand what furniture would suit the remaining space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nThe Furniture\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's lucky that the Mr and I have pretty similar tastes in most things, and weâve never really disagreed on how to furnish our homes. We both respect great design, and we like quality pieces that are built to last, mixing new things alongside antique and upcycled pieces.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe style we wanted to achieve in the new space was a balance of traditional and more modern industrial style, to respect the period that the original house was built in. It had to be child-friendly and fairly practical but we also wanted it to look design-led. And because the whole project has cost dearly, we wanted to have a finish that we can love for years to come.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt all started with the sofa. We had a very clear vision for the sofa we wanted, but it took a fair amount of research to find it. In our main living room, we have two Chesterfield style sofas, but as the family room is a more informal space, we felt a corner sofa would be ideal. I was dreaming of family movie nights all snuggled up together!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe wanted to find a design that had a little more of that traditional, buttoned styling to it with a low back for a modern twist. It also had to have a matching ottoman available, as we wanted to use one instead of a coffee table. They are useful for storage as well - the kids are going to have toys in here but we wanted to be able to quickly tidy them away. Oh, and we were also set on a dark, dramatic colour.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/made-com\/image\/upload\/c_pad,d_made.svg,f_auto,w_1055,dpr_1.0,q_auto:best\/v4\/catalog\/product\/asset\/2\/9\/9\/a\/299a2e0b24578b04966ef16aca507dc23cc176fb_SOFSCT065NVY_UK_SCOTT_4Seat_Chaise_LH_Facing_Cotton_Velvet_Navy_LB01.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMade.com have always been a favourite of mine for this style of design. When we saw the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.made.com\/scott-4-seater-left-hand-facing-chaise-end-corner-sofa-navy-cotton-velvet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMade âScottâ 4-seater chaise corner sofa \u003C\/a\u003Ein an inky navy blue velvet, it was perfect.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Buy Fornasetti Tema e Variazioni Reversible Cushion - 40x40cm ...\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amara.com\/static\/uploads\/images-2\/products\/x\/huge\/1090341\/mano-953604.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWe brightened it up with some \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amara.com%2Fproducts%2Ftema-e-variazioni-reversible-cushion-40x40cm-mano\u0026amp;psig=AOvVaw1jEzVtLZVcleOBhFS5ZKqS\u0026amp;ust=1587461598317000\u0026amp;source=images\u0026amp;cd=vfe\u0026amp;ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCIjB1LvZ9ugCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eamazing printed cushions from Italian design house Fornasetti\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(available at Amara) whose playful designs with historical references I love.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Leto Floor Lamp with Table, Black Brass and White Marble | MADE.com\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/embedwistia-a.akamaihd.net\/deliveries\/475d0b9ecebcc8fcfaf744eb1f0b026b.webp?image_crop_resized=1280x720\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/made-com\/image\/upload\/c_pad,d_made.svg,f_auto,w_1055,dpr_1.0,q_auto:best\/v4\/catalog\/product\/asset\/9\/f\/b\/c\/9fbcd9905683f4168adf9a9e4f2d6dc33f3f7301_RUGASB004GRY_UK_Asbury_Flat_Weave_Runner_67x200cm_Grey_LB04.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhile I was there, I also spotted the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.made.com%2Fleto-floor-lamp-with-table-black-brass-and-white-marble\u0026amp;psig=AOvVaw3-RzlG23A_Psej0ypSSVio\u0026amp;ust=1587461715404000\u0026amp;source=images\u0026amp;cd=vfe\u0026amp;ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCJjS5_PZ9ugCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMade âLetoâ marble and brass floor lamp\u003C\/a\u003E, which captured me with it's beautiful, timeless design - and very handy built-in shelf. I also bought the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.made.com\/asbury-flat-weave-runner-67x200cm-grey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAsbury flat weave runner rug \u003C\/a\u003Efor the hallway at the same time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Art deco interiors | Home | The Sunday Times\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.co.uk\/imageserver\/image\/%2Fmethode%2Fsundaytimes%2Fprod%2Fweb%2Fbin%2F64fbd4be-10d5-11e8-84d1-462768cd1752.jpg?crop=2667%2C1500%2C0%2C0\u0026amp;resize=1180\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne piece I had coveted for a very long time was the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i\u0026amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.swooneditions.com%2Fziggy-brass-contemporary-sideboard\u0026amp;psig=AOvVaw2tOk0DIufrgnIIlIyGbxKf\u0026amp;ust=1587461941286000\u0026amp;source=images\u0026amp;cd=vfe\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiQ9o3a2vboAhVIpBoKHQLWBHIQr4kDegUIARCbAg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EâZiggyâ sideboard from Swoon Editions\u003C\/a\u003E. Itâs such a statement piece, full of glamour and a hint of rock n roll. It comes in Silver, Copper or Brass finishes, and the last was perfect for us to pick up on the brass details weâd chosen for the lights. It gives a little more storage for toys and family clutter as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe dining table was a little bit harder to choose. We wanted something with an extendable design to give flexibility, as weâre planning to use the space when friends and family come round to entertain.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"JERRY 4-8 seater white extending dining table | White extending ...\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/564x\/1f\/19\/27\/1f1927c6595ce6fb98cd4fb416acb63a.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis limited the choice available, and a lot of the ones we could find were wooden, which I felt might be too much with the wooden flooring. In the end, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.habitat.co.uk\/jerry-4-10-seat-white-extending-dining-table-781089?istCompanyId=25ebb945-5a4c-4a3c-99e5-3abea8ce47c0\u0026amp;
2istFeedId=36f6d439-4d69-4caf-942b-d49eabfa36d8\u0026amp;istItemId=wlxrttrqi\u0026amp;istBid=t\u0026amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIi966gtv26AIViEPTCh1nKQ0xEAQYAiABEgJBf_D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHabitat Jerry 4-8 Seater Extendable Dining Table\u003C\/a\u003E, with it's white gloss top and oak legs fitted the bill.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDining chairs were another thing we found it harder to choose. Material was the sticking point - I didnât want wooden ones, again because of the floor, and I didnât want more velvet because of the sofa.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amara.com\/static\/uploads\/images-0\/products\/x\/huge\/67975\/one-more-stool-75cm-crystal.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAround the kitchen island, we have chosen \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amara.com\/products\/one-more-stool-75cm-crystal?utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_medium=cpc\u0026amp;amss=1xm\u0026amp;pdg=pla-386838189346:kwd-386838189346:cmp-1527429833:adg-62048942767:crv-289893345598:pid-66192:dev-c\u0026amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsor2u9v26AIVB853Ch0yBg7gEAQYAiABEgKAMPD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKartell âOne More Stoolâ Bar stools\u003C\/a\u003E, ordered from Amara, which have an elegant, traditional design worked in ultra-modern clear perspex. Of course, they do dining chairs in this style too, which I thought about but decided would be too âmatchyâ. We were sort of stuck for a while.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Buy Philippe Starck for Kartell Masters Chair, Grey Online at johnlewis.com\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/johnlewis.scene7.com\/is\/image\/JohnLewis\/233176620alt1?$rsp-pdp-port-1440$\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe answer came in the form of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnlewis.com\/philippe-starck-for-kartell-masters-chair\/p326288?sku=233176620\u0026amp;colour=Grey\u0026amp;s_ppc=2dx92700053279288240\u0026amp;tmad=c\u0026amp;tmcampid=2\u0026amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6Y7o6dv26AIVD-J3Ch27bAqtEAYYASABEgIOpPD_BwE\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPhillipe Starck for Kartell âMastersâ chair\u003C\/a\u003E, ordered from John Lewis, an elegant, woven back design that we chose in a light grey. I love the open, airy look which allows light to flow around the space, and the almost organic form that echoes the tree branches in the garden beyond. I also like the fact they are made from polypropylene and completely wipe-clean - immensely practical with two under fives in the house.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Pin on Lighting: Bright Buys\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/62\/9a\/4f\/629a4f749012766de89adaf8048349dc.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-furniture.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/p\/0\/p0015_e_on_web_1.jpg\" width=\"425\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe final touches with furnishings were to add a couple of statement light fittings. These we decided had to be brass to pick up on the brass handles on the kitchen units. We chose the âAshwinâ brass sputnik light from Laura Ashley for the living room (snapped up just before they very sadly went into administration, which is a huge shame) and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.my-furniture.com\/morantz-pendant-light.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EâMorantzâ brass and frosted glass bubble light from MyFurniture\u003C\/a\u003E to go over the kitchen island.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"4 Tier Wall Ladder Shelf Grey And Bamboo | Hartleys Direct\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hartleysdirect.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/5\/image\/650x\/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f\/H\/a\/Hartleys-Grey-and-Bamboo-4-Tier-Wall-Ladder-Shelf-.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe also chose to add this \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hartleysdirect.com\/hartleys-grey-bamboo-4-tier-wall-ladder-shelf.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI77uA6tz26AIVkKZ3Ch2XrAM4EAQYAiABEgIDwvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHartleyâs grey and bamboo ladder storage unit\u003C\/a\u003E to make our âcoffee barâ with all our different beans and syrups and some of our alcohol as well. This is such a nice way to make a little feature of an unused corner.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne thing we still need to source is art for the walls. As there are no windows to the side walls, we have space for a huge canvas. I would like to commission a local artist to create this, but thatâs a process which takes time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn the meantime, we have our gallery wall of prints to make up (made easy to do \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwjo39rW5_boAhV2gFAGHWGNDpAYABAXGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_3kxIWYcOXin8yopshnv0vvNE6ZNw\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjq2tPW5_boAhVcThUIHV0JDyQQ9aACegQICxA4\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eusing this kit\u003C\/a\u003E) and I want to order a couple of prints from Mint \u0026amp; May and Desenio to add a bit of interest, along with the autographed menus from Sat Bains that weâve kept for years and always meant to frame in the new kitchen.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâm sure we will c
2ontinue to add little accessories and tweak elements - family space is always evolving - but Iâm so happy with where we are for now, and despite the problems and delays with getting the building work finished we are just focusing on how thankful and appreciative we will be when we have the finished space at last.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAre you stuck with half-finished building work? What furniture have you been buying lately?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/4744713020373649516\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/04\/shop-with-me-ordering-furniture-online.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4744713020373649516"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4744713020373649516"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/04\/shop-with-me-ordering-furniture-online.html","title":"Shop With Me | Ordering Furniture Online For Our New Extension"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgwz1FLDJAE1ASebSzELEj3YScKpA610bKHdK_IwjyfZYET32j7BTGwu1-TCsZOwLbHQF218vwnQ5J4de1M5IpWHtT6oM9GI88S5-wVisZveDTXYHtQonWVRc1rVuX3eaBSz2jgadKte3k\/s72-c\/photo-1522199755839-a2bacb67c546.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-1877195602657321735"},"published":{"$t":"2020-04-17T19:50:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-05-06T11:16:10.111+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Shut In Style | Sweet Baby Blue"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgoM-YridGEcZfoqxrb9GyAohSjIDi_oInVjJqFKVbo6PbC4EQwIf9hrVcNVBn5JxAO_HO4ZCvcFw575Lf2LfrqhFYRQqGThTQmVDx2zrBNIk_4lcu8xvFVFnCNlOPks9ZkEtGwMp_jH8k\/s1600\/20200410_182534.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgoM-YridGEcZfoqxrb9GyAohSjIDi_oInVjJqFKVbo6PbC4EQwIf9hrVcNVBn5JxAO_HO4ZCvcFw575Lf2LfrqhFYRQqGThTQmVDx2zrBNIk_4lcu8xvFVFnCNlOPks9ZkEtGwMp_jH8k\/s1600\/20200410_182534.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLife is a catwalk, darling, or at least my driveway is!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm now about to start my sixth week in self-isolation, and its a bit of a kicker. With Easter gone, it feels like there isn't anything to look forward to until this coronavirus situation shifts. I've never been very good in limbo - patience is not a virtue of mine - so I'm getting a bit restless. Still, if we have the chance to save lives just by staying home, then that's amazing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo be honest, it's a miracle that it's taken me this long to start getting restless, but with a full-time job and two kids under five at home, I'm busier than ever.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAt least this time is teaching me to really appreciate life's small pleasures and be thankful for my family and our good health so far.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo keeping up with my 'Shut In Style' series has been a small way of cheering myself up. I've also been really enjoying joining in with the community of fashion bloggers, sharing looks and getting inspiration.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrSd4TnF7hF3xTswj8zNtxhHg7nWfPMOmYirn36p6XNhMEQY6KpmyQ-X38_x0cwltb1cVqwfDNKvK1DT3CO83mU0zagI39VGcA48Bw91q90lCokJC1gjaR2h7bauyj1VEWC7NFE6dZUdw\/s1600\/1586547175596.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zara leather mini skirt\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1190\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjrSd4TnF7hF3xTswj8zNtxhHg7nWfPMOmYirn36p6XNhMEQY6KpmyQ-X38_x0cwltb1cVqwfDNKvK1DT3CO83mU0zagI39VGcA48Bw91q90lCokJC1gjaR2h7bauyj1VEWC7NFE6dZUdw\/w474-h64
20\/1586547175596.png\" width=\"474\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQRzYnb7eR8wwHv-WCuqGlYrUIlT88okhratdmqDz1PyyCItKmPiLYdF4t7Wi7_ClTB9GQPj26mIe1tiFI3p1ipQwNsGTy9P1ovZFR5I7Kdt5UjN4YQygWXE8MltfWz3MArp6A9bvAVz4\/s1600\/20200410_182652.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQRzYnb7eR8wwHv-WCuqGlYrUIlT88okhratdmqDz1PyyCItKmPiLYdF4t7Wi7_ClTB9GQPj26mIe1tiFI3p1ipQwNsGTy9P1ovZFR5I7Kdt5UjN4YQygWXE8MltfWz3MArp6A9bvAVz4\/w640-h480\/20200410_182652.jpg\" title=\"Quay Australia Libre sunglasses\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj8g5uKE3xwADHucpt7eUShvNpk5I1UVovzqr1g8GA9rXoXw-6kZ810TYdof1_gQvIfkK3cQX37agBJoRtpOhU1BVT7FCBGXG-SoXLEWfeiGMriziOzAb3WaKrHmYGbsHE_R3JyMgYIMmM\/s1600\/20200410_144300.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1234\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj8g5uKE3xwADHucpt7eUShvNpk5I1UVovzqr1g8GA9rXoXw-6kZ810TYdof1_gQvIfkK3cQX37agBJoRtpOhU1BVT7FCBGXG-SoXLEWfeiGMriziOzAb3WaKrHmYGbsHE_R3JyMgYIMmM\/w640-h492\/20200410_144300.png\" title=\"Marc Jacobs snapshot bag French Gray\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiixREQFdHiquvq-UYkQEy9_ZiCgLgfDtfUDX4jDi0jTHZGXbKiYDJRmejnpoz-m_4AUWnbFFHpK2N_A0AOuoi6KU8n-8VPbzmkB4sBgAAxZSkd5UB42TqHoCQ4SwsTK970mTezwZLaOzA\/s1600\/20200410_182550.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Audrey tan mules block heel Kurt Geiger\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiixREQFdHiquvq-UYkQEy9_ZiCgLgfDtfUDX4jDi0jTHZGXbKiYDJRmejnpoz-m_4AUWnbFFHpK2N_A0AOuoi6KU8n-8VPbzmkB4sBgAAxZSkd5UB42TqHoCQ4SwsTK970mTezwZLaOzA\/w640-h480\/20200410_182550.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiM4BJJURznLylcSoy6bZoJ2L4FUJ8zZGPmpoTXFV78_tuITToy39sNB1IHvElvuPg08XyuI_KBAs4sXgZGoGVs3TkQkR7CftNQ7W35eFCTbPc6OJtj8ud7lqLqnOo_TTXEM1tcUoW0a4A\/s1600\/20200410_182634.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Marc Jacobs Snapshot bag\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiM4BJJURznLylcSoy6bZoJ2L4FUJ8zZGPmpoTXFV78_tuITToy39sNB1IHvElvuPg08XyuI_KBAs4sXgZGoGVs3TkQkR7CftNQ7W35eFCTbPc6OJtj8ud7lqLqnOo_TTXEM1tcUoW0a4A\/w640-h480\/20200410_182634.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgBluAy8GiBJ3TiTSUzNEQU4grmiwGSaQt6ejNnB5ZWOaqL2EYqjeWcWP-G3zC1hu6Xlnt2XgckmChoqDmJDp9__-uGQzSRRMuWaUQTa775IiA2jncgNJs9CDjQy1CC543PIClxnF60WsI\/s1600\/20200410_134631.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Quay Australia Libre sunglasses Black\/Smoke\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgBluAy8GiBJ3TiTSUzNEQU4grmiwGSaQt6ejNnB5ZWOaqL2EYqjeWcWP-G3zC1hu6Xlnt2XgckmChoqDmJDp9__-uGQzSRRMuWaUQTa775IiA2jncgNJs9CDjQy1CC543PIClxnF60Ws
2I\/w640-h480\/20200410_134631.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEit05-Y5okNbcMGamocRaJEIiTIORbT7lNyj3fPAvgzPpnK7TctBy8rxkoFOfFBHnXdQLLv6340V8aSzJvGODgZT-QRq-yiq7fr9FE4vAl5TXI00bfvIhv2X1Y-QYOfSihLlMOVzYiJB7U\/s1600\/20200410_182611.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Stella and Dot Rebel Stone bracelet\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1292\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEit05-Y5okNbcMGamocRaJEIiTIORbT7lNyj3fPAvgzPpnK7TctBy8rxkoFOfFBHnXdQLLv6340V8aSzJvGODgZT-QRq-yiq7fr9FE4vAl5TXI00bfvIhv2X1Y-QYOfSihLlMOVzYiJB7U\/w640-h516\/20200410_182611.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhiDSgprskMbdbTw4FXlgQ0Q0ms_-vtCIJcb7XyxBShbjEn1NUQUVun4Ert7F_AG9JyGEXDgWUAC2H7bux8royfFewHcrxGFWewzLwILPPlpGlmlbEmpVxABHsR5mXsodVndejw7HGIo3Y\/s1600\/20200410_182731.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zara seed pearl headband\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhiDSgprskMbdbTw4FXlgQ0Q0ms_-vtCIJcb7XyxBShbjEn1NUQUVun4Ert7F_AG9JyGEXDgWUAC2H7bux8royfFewHcrxGFWewzLwILPPlpGlmlbEmpVxABHsR5mXsodVndejw7HGIo3Y\/w640-h480\/20200410_182731.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjs99Yb4471khBbMr2qSafP7Y3_6WT15l-8CdSniUi8P
2ET9WUQ9-C1qXrMSIK9yleoGaQk3NovKq1BRTlOJb52oIiOcsXoc3zn7adPGB-SSF0sFMwadDkZI9YzyoENLzDpmv9CDhfPxWYQ\/s1600\/20200410_143755.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Topshop Organza and Poplin white blouse\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjs99Yb4471khBbMr2qSafP7Y3_6WT15l-8CdSniUi8PET9WUQ9-C1qXrMSIK9yleoGaQk3NovKq1BRTlOJb52oIiOcsXoc3zn7adPGB-SSF0sFMwadDkZI9YzyoENLzDpmv9CDhfPxWYQ\/w640-h480\/20200410_143755.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhite poplin and organza blouse | Topshop\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EPale blue leather skirt | Zara\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E'Audrey' tan mules with mirrored heels | Kurt Geiger\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E'Snapshot' bag in French Gray | Marc Jacobs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EPearl headband | Zara\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E'Libre' sunglasses in Black Smoke | Quay Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ERoman coin necklace | Amber Sceats\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E'Rebel Stone' bracelet | Stella \u0026amp; Dot\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis is the most 'fashion blogger' I have felt for a while, so I was quite pleased with myself. Of course, my actual daily uniform is black gym leggings and an oversized hoodie, but it's good to get dressed up from time to time and feel like an actual human adult, isn't it?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis blouse is something I had to have when I first saw it. Topshop are absolutely killing it for me at the moment. It's somewhere I tend to fall in and out of love with (sometimes I find the designs a little bit too fashion for my tired mum brain to handle), but I've bought several pieces from them recently.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nZara, however, is somewhere I return to time and again - they approach trends in a much more timeless way and their clothes always make me feel great. I adore leather pieces in black, but also in unexpected colourways too, and this baby blue skirt felt really 60s mod. I appreciate anything that lets me play act being Jean Shrimpton for a day!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI paired the top and skirt with these marvellous mules from Kurt Geiger, which went straight into my basket after I spotted Millie Mackintosh wearing a pair last summer. They are super easy to wear but have a mirrored block heel that I really like.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Snapshot bag adds a little more of a street vibe with its sporty, wide strap. This was my constant companion when we were in Italy last year (take me back there!) but has mainly been in its dustbag since. I don't actually buy bags very often as I prefer to save up for the best quality I can afford. Although nothing thrills me more than a new bag!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey s
2ay the devil is in the details, so for accessories, I added this so-pretty-it-hurts seed pearl headband, my absolute favourite delicate bracelet and this cool Roman coin necklace. I've wanted one of these for a while now, and this one turned up in the latest FitFabFun box!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFinally, I got a new pair of sunnies! My go-to brand is Quay Australia, I love their design-led styles which are great quality, so I treated myself to this very cool, thick-rimmed pair which I've been wearing almost every day since.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStay safe, stay kind and stay at home, fashion fans!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/1877195602657321735\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/04\/shut-in-style-sweet-baby-blue.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1877195602657321735"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1877195602657321735"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/04\/shut-in-style-sweet-baby-blue.html","title":"Shut In Style | Sweet Baby Blue"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgoM-YridGEcZfoqxrb9GyAohSjIDi_oInVjJqFKVbo6PbC4EQwIf9hrVcNVBn5JxAO_HO4ZCvcFw575Lf2LfrqhFYRQqGThTQmVDx2zrBNIk_4lcu8xvFVFnCNlOPks9ZkEtGwMp_jH8k\/s72-c\/20200410_182534.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-4929521686916500581"},"published":{"$t":"2020-04-16T14:40:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-04-16T14:46:05.701+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Life Lately | March April 2020"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"Beautiful brunette woman looking out in window at home - Healthy State\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myhealthystate.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/beautifulbrunettewomanlo_568181.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is going to be a life update post extremely different to any Iâve ever written.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWho could have imagined even a few weeks ago that daily life would so utterly change for most people across the globe?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe coronavirus pandemic started off as something distant and remote - , a terrible problem but one that seemed far away overseas.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDespite the warnings, I donât think anyone was at all prepared that in just a few short weeks, weâd be on lockdown, unable to leave the house unless it's to go to the supermarket.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAll schools, restaurants, bars and gyms closed, and everyone not deemed a key worker at home from work until further notice.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt still feels unreal - I wake up each day and things feel normal for a split second, then I remember the situation.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWeâre living through a time that will be difficult for most people in lots of different ways, and its a slice of social history that future generations might be interested in - so I still thought it was worth recording what life is really like during a global pandemic.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nLife In Lockdown\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEho4V1aDVbU2kB307ASoHczSLqdFku0oI57udwQfNklH6u4AX6GuI5xbUDtHIU7y7rL3VmseODUbFa0LZSJWm8yKQV3X_JPmcHTx0x9r4W_38mOgdJENI9IBerB9W0IWLGcTyznhcCO-_0\/s1600\/IMG_20200411_161104_673.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEho4V1aDVbU2kB307ASoHczSLqdFku0oI57udwQfNklH6u4AX6GuI5xbUDtHIU7y7rL3VmseODUbFa0LZSJWm8yKQV3X_JPmcHTx0x9r4W_38mOgdJENI9IBerB9W0IWLGcTyznhcCO-_0\/s640\/IMG_20200411_161104_673.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs of March 23rd 2020, the UK was officially placed on lockdown by the government, following in the footsteps of most other nations.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAt the time of writing, we have a sort of medium level of lockdown compared to other countries. The official guidance is not to leave the house unless it's for an urgent medical need, to buy food or if your job is deemed âessentialâ and cannot be done from home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe are also currently allowed to leave the house for one form of exercise a day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPolice are starting to give fines to people who are still getting together in groups, but only small amounts and itâs fairly light touch s
2o far.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOf course, a lot of people have been interpreting the guidance generously and thinking the rules donât apply to them, so I think heavier restrictions could be on the way - other countries now have in place systems where you need to text for official permission to leave the house and face heavy fines if youâre caught outside without a good reason.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is my fourth week of working from home, as our company instructed most people to do this where possible a week before the official guidance kicked in.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI usually work a couple of days a week at home anyway, so Iâve found that aspect okay - but having to also look after the kids is a new element. Itâs almost impossible to do both well, even with Mr A-F at home to help too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI think a lot of working parents are going to be very burnt out by the end of this. Weâre already exhausted, and the situation is hard to explain to the little ones as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj8meiq53lMmNy0p4S0V4QBa75NsPJHj5Rex8kFYUo6DEKWqxf6cqogZmjTG-YgAJ-xC1j69wnnz_N9VBK3-1del64nXwrAL0w7SjinLebGwQuWbMUuPbqhFInDjfzQgE1b7Z1ITiDo7fE\/s1600\/20200408_155837.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj8meiq53lMmNy0p4S0V4QBa75NsPJHj5Rex8kFYUo6DEKWqxf6cqogZmjTG-YgAJ-xC1j69wnnz_N9VBK3-1del64nXwrAL0w7SjinLebGwQuWbMUuPbqhFInDjfzQgE1b7Z1ITiDo7fE\/s640\/20200408_155837.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiw99Q_vYZfEwWqAwzTW1QMm18YCGVpt7VnU5hl7Cb6j8glB2mOfOIvak3MF8Jaxxwufmbl6XjmyuNbUVkhjRTxFriMQBYCqao1VSzSw-6wo9uIIg66EkKFczEihsiVMYc_Ybxm8bNIpaQ\/s1600\/20200415_105156.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiw99Q_vYZfEwWqAwzTW1QMm18YCGVpt7VnU5hl7Cb6j8glB2mOfOIvak3MF8Jaxxwufmbl6XjmyuNbUVkhjRTxFriMQBYCqao1VSzSw-6wo9uIIg66EkKFczEihsiVMYc_Ybxm8bNIpaQ\/s640\/20200415_105156.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEggFUIW1jsqB7Sd2TPKmfYdVDXPkIP5_2ybQPWBD5oiDZhxbiNNwr7FDr7WhwnMwADgoIItxHp207trNm03aCvbRKNTusYDxvZWAUYZLCgOH2kH0Qwst4RV1U7g3Ud-Zm5yy8LUVZbk4N0\/s1600\/20200411_132356.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEggFUIW1jsqB7Sd2TPKmfYdVDXPkIP5_2ybQPWBD5oiDZhxbiNNwr7FDr7WhwnMwADgoIItxHp207trNm03aCvbRKNTusYDxvZWAUYZLCgOH2kH0Qwst4RV1U7g3Ud-Zm5yy8LUVZbk4N0\/s640\/20200411_132356.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgprGvAX7Zfp6vu66eE-A0gWeM5Mb0YOut7KwJAL__IBVU7lH9WXl8MpaT4O4uGk0CJ9EamI_TTVaX6ndhvY2e8G8oSe03OUmub7CvYGYFn68rGnn4Ztvbmf5yF2muxOPqAqOlatfphM8g\/s1600\/20200404_153851.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgprGvAX7Zfp6vu66eE-A0gWeM5Mb0YOut7KwJAL__IBVU7lH9WXl8MpaT4O4uGk0CJ9EamI_TTVaX6ndhvY2e8G8oSe03OUmub7CvYGYFn68rGnn4Ztvbmf5yF2muxOPqAqOlatfphM8g\/s640\/20200404_153851.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi62gVT5EPIO77bGdNvwWv3Fj00qr_tJCFaopu9EaYnv8Y3XcDZRXfwGm840HHsGG8cTd6xh9xlKQw2olT6pc6nP49N7CCR7oUK4RgbwjzZdZBPPm-ZSzLTMD6LGSvD7PSyc_u9oimXsOo\/s1600\/IMG_20200408_075404_839.
2jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi62gVT5EPIO77bGdNvwWv3Fj00qr_tJCFaopu9EaYnv8Y3XcDZRXfwGm840HHsGG8cTd6xh9xlKQw2olT6pc6nP49N7CCR7oUK4RgbwjzZdZBPPm-ZSzLTMD6LGSvD7PSyc_u9oimXsOo\/s640\/IMG_20200408_075404_839.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi20Mplqv8PxF4wmGMZRjlkhv8BewTdIiWCfTvIFFH7_mfwgDlCMQyQ2XAC4JjW2RZdVEseJ81hjlFOjdw9Z6jbXr0lPn1XWOL2rvZmYjTyUbbTtdzLjsV2RuNArutPCbeiylkwld6bQCU\/s1600\/20200406_102450.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi20Mplqv8PxF4wmGMZRjlkhv8BewTdIiWCfTvIFFH7_mfwgDlCMQyQ2XAC4JjW2RZdVEseJ81hjlFOjdw9Z6jbXr0lPn1XWOL2rvZmYjTyUbbTtdzLjsV2RuNArutPCbeiylkwld6bQCU\/s640\/20200406_102450.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjfuxIkxiq3Pu6hKFhgdp_jlu-ExOWmUYR
2pF5tQexbPIdNvKwexncrFmiRSGU9fGuqQPpfAckuEYrPDcx7v8U88HXhDyZJyQT-k4skce-ZwYwDVzJDnprILiGEdq7YA35DxzlDMik8n2Po\/s1600\/20200322_145034.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjfuxIkxiq3Pu6hKFhgdp_jlu-ExOWmUYRpF5tQexbPIdNvKwexncrFmiRSGU9fGuqQPpfAckuEYrPDcx7v8U88HXhDyZJyQT-k4skce-ZwYwDVzJDnprILiGEdq7YA35DxzlDMik8n2Po\/s640\/20200322_145034.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjSCOUejIGUvabKhznF_xZWmEf4ihBMG44e47_eeRorLrJ4tTREI_aYdznh4V112K_eE8buUt12VBuuKGoGrD_-_Q7oqfncSmw5NO2ZyNDMr2H6NwZFvr4ThH43j8nTR6GZ9wYvKUjZyos\/s640\/IMG_20200324_223226_677.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI feel sad for them missing out on their nursery experience, especially as Theo was due to start school in September -\u0026nbsp; weâre currently unsure what will happen with that, as no one knows how long the situation is going to continue, which is one of the hardest parts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLife is full of unknowns right now, so Iâve been trying extremely hard to focus on the positive. We are lucky to have a lovely garden which backs onto a river.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo weâve been trying to keep the kids busy, planting flower bulbs and tomatoes, looking after our chickens and collecting their eggs (which have been a real gift as theyâre hard to get hold of in shops), weeding, playing on the swing and sand tray and feeding the ducks, swans and baby coots which paddle up to the back of the garden.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWeâve also been busy making our own ice lollies, baking cookies and chelsea buns, colouring pictures to display in our windows, playing with plasticine and board games, reading stories and watching lots of films like Madagascar.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe kids are a little too young for anything much more structured. Weâve taken them out for a quick walk occasionally -\u0026nbsp; we are lucky enough to live right next to a nature reserve, so weâve been doing some outdoor scavenger hunts, bike rides and things, staying away from others.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nItâs a tough situation to explain to the children -\u0026nbsp; of course, Romilly is too young to question anything, but Theo has asked a few times why he canât see his friends and family and has been a little sad from time to time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nKeeping them entertained and trying to work as well is tough. They gatecrash every conference call, and donât understand why we have to be on our laptops rather than playing all day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWeâre busier than ever, so I almost feel a little envious of people who suddenly have all this extra time to sort out their sock drawer and read lots of books. That isnât the case here - although at least it doesnât leave us a lot of time to get bored.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are moments when the kids drive us mad of course, but mostly they are actually keeping us sane.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey cheer us up and keep us in a great routine so we donât just stay in our pyjamas all day. All we can do is try to stay safe, stay at home as much as possible and remember to be kind to each other and ourselves.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nLife Before The Pandemic\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjUH1OEvCOImevgsCMqQZcJmwxQMIctqDWsGXoKCvsE1N4Ten-NiBVTJK2ESa92sCWGYhUmr7oO2nzcqxZIdR491COM_e1bSJN4D3G3ZfGUa24XVf0tB14uDMoWYg7IuAis7T4fc9oekBo\/s1600\/IMG_20200303_194233_868.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjUH1OEvCOImevgsCMqQZcJmwxQMIctqDWsGXoKCvsE1N4Ten-NiBVTJK2ESa92sCWGYhUmr7oO2nzcqxZIdR491COM_e1bSJN4D3G3ZfGUa24XVf0tB14uDMoWYg7IuAis7T4fc9oekBo\/s640\/IMG_20200303_194233_868.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEib_fPTRd2NB0IBClv6qfATJF_B803J2_k1U3pOgLUUand3zwd4gjiw0VGONR8HBUGyDFow93GiwEQXkcnH-dNM_GoWXm24MZxz9xhxpw2aZorSjLGhM4qo7KQ3tqE68eYjeA7bpqc9O8Y\/s1600\/staying-cool-at-the-rotunda.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"366\" data-original-width=\"550\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEib_fPTRd2NB0IBClv6qfATJF_B803J2_k1U3pOgLUUand3zwd4gjiw0VGONR8HBUGyDFow93GiwEQXkcnH-dNM_GoWXm24MZxz9xhxpw2aZorSjLGhM4qo7KQ3tqE68eYjeA7bpqc9O8Y\/s640\/staying-cool-at-the-rotunda.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPre-lockdown very much feels like another life, but just before this kicked in I was actually travelling a fair amount for work.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI worked at the ICC in Birmingham for a couple of events and I stayed in some really amazing serviced apartments in the heart of the city called âStaying Cool at the Rotundaâ. Theyâre\u0026nbsp; located in a stunning round glass building that offers 360 views of the city skyline.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was really impressed and when this is all over I fancy going back there for a weekend of shopping and dinner at Purnellâs, which has been on my wishlist for a while.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy company head office is in Bristol, so I was also going down there a fair amount. It was a great chance to get to know some of the people I work with better, as we do a lot of remote working.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEillfzbplXxCTYmFRk01IMfizI63XNLibzVYtfVMBw-p2ihewHHe6SnyLIbYJUxSHUFD-7TcOFpHc7l5ZdSzYQWHKYtrG08brkPBy0jMcBvbgawquPIwfJLLScqu4SXn3ptyGd3ILT_NA8\/s1600\/20200204_172443.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEillfzbplXxCTYmFRk01IMfizI63XNLibzVYtfVMBw-p2ihewHHe6SnyLIbYJUxSHUFD-7TcOFpHc7l5ZdSzYQWHKYtrG08brkPBy0jMcBvbgawquPIwfJLLScqu4SXn3ptyGd3ILT_NA8\/s640\/20200204_172443.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7atATOzmcSsmgjijBCep0fRipOjnfVNRuF4gLlmddvEEJVUqFtVlabjlww2K7hcM6kMaQPivZJSe3N483jjvd-WC5QoeaMZwa1GYBBwJuzv5P4gj684EDYbvhCvHYI5gzT5a9mZx235Q\/s1600\/20200205_063553.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7atATOzmcSsmgjijBCep0fRipOjnfVNRuF4gLlmddvEEJVUqFtVlabjlww2K7hcM6kMaQPivZJSe3N483jjvd-WC5QoeaMZwa1GYBBwJuzv5P4gj684EDYbvhCvHYI5gzT5a9mZx235Q\/s640\/20200205_063553.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI stayed at the Bristol Grand Mercure, which was a really nice hotel right in the centre of the city and only a short stroll through Castle Park to the office. It was decorated in a really quirky, heritage-meets-local-street-art way that I really liked, and there was a lovely bath in my room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe went for an evening out in Finzelâs Reach, an area by the waterside, and I enjoyed a really tasty (vegan!) dinner at Bocabar and a few drinks. I think Bristol is a great city and Iâm looking forward to spending a little more time there through work.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaaCbuEvcZChrTceQrasBzhilTPK0hnCiRadLqgjO4yjEvUXQ5zHAdVS9Gji0QQoL7Frs6CTftosrTfd3iUo7X9xzHy9rz1Eqldbou6IxxLOK
2BjaJEM1NX0Gr-EHT8v0kPVHQMO42aL18\/s1600\/20200306_155531.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaaCbuEvcZChrTceQrasBzhilTPK0hnCiRadLqgjO4yjEvUXQ5zHAdVS9Gji0QQoL7Frs6CTftosrTfd3iUo7X9xzHy9rz1Eqldbou6IxxLOKBjaJEM1NX0Gr-EHT8v0kPVHQMO42aL18\/s640\/20200306_155531.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhmlvvoH8wJlWhAEzIGlKHRprOZNu_pv9jvAJBM2xFxzLhBTdLRk1_B32AMGCBvR9oL-o09hzR_cLFfdhBHhFeeADpVqc7E80AZrW2HSMoCgXUlFRdj6eFlOZWwnXZuQr0TWkxU3uJq1GU\/s1600\/20200306_103835.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhmlvvoH8wJlWhAEzIGlKHRprOZNu_pv9jvAJBM2xFxzLhBTdLRk1_B32AMGCBvR9oL-o09hzR_cLFfdhBHhFeeADpVqc7E80AZrW2HSMoCgXUlFRdj6eFlOZWwnXZuQr0TWkxU3uJq1GU\/s640\/20200306_103835.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgsmtbkWhetIOC9xpoqvHlTLgoIqBSi1RZ2lEoGGUQZ7UYkcWtxVIMOcS-cvLk-d28Q7Yzhxz9b2_gTw7a8PcRVJ8AKpvHXLCT212s3EQlELbLW2UkQZhKMwNMBWQR-L3OgA62l3TP1WDM\/s1600\/20200306_100409.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgsmtbkWhetIOC9xpoqvHlTLgoIqBSi1RZ2lEoGGUQZ7UYkcWtxVIMOcS-cvLk-d28Q7Yzhxz9b2_gTw7a8PcRVJ8AKpvHXLCT212s3EQlELbLW2UkQZhKMwNMBWQR-L3OgA62l3TP1WDM\/s640\/20200306_100409.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7qQfADza5KtZGx5huvLCDX7v-RQJe2PAFB2eBTjsoCKNX3y1nxmjXzrlRsPJF504Oe9OfSHdncX-kT0rHqXc35zPbt75_Gwa68i1Um0nGi82iqD4K8FgLBeAINruFileuSz7BPz6Sfds\/s1600\/IMG-20200306-WA0003.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7qQfADza5KtZGx5huvLCDX7v-RQJe2PAFB2eBTjsoCKNX3y1nxmjXzrlRsPJF504Oe9OfSHdncX-kT0rHqXc35zPbt75_Gwa68i1Um0nGi82iqD4K8FgLBeAINruFileuSz7BPz6Sfds\/s640\/IMG-20200306-WA0003.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also went down to The Southbank in London for the Women of the World event on International Womenâs Day. This was a really great celebration -\u0026nbsp; a festival of badass rockstar females. It was opened by the Duchess of Cornwall and it featured some hugely inspiring sessions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI went to one that addressed how we raise our boys in order to address some of the problems with gender equality and another that looked specifically at women in\u0026nbsp; the tech industry and how to address some of the issues we face.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe session which really stood out to me was one on the Kindness Method. Led by author and therapist Shahzoo Izadi, itâs about ways to effect lasting behavioural change. I found her hugely inspirational and the workshop had some very useful practical tools which have already made changes in my life.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI would definitely recommend her book if you need a bit of guidance (and who doesnât?).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjsHq067Lt7EtgV55oGvnPdFWf5QYlVeELS1Uru_3J5bl2vgFQW42jAMGYGilsYG7FrXt9B292K5HkOt4c3YIPizgHa-saV4xyUv74a3B1hqTv5CD7ZEiJI_3XqSoMybcKKgByTAq90j0k\/s1600\/res_1581778215167.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1318\" data-original-width=\"991\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjsHq067Lt7EtgV55oGvnPdFWf5QYlVeELS1Uru_3J5bl2vgFQW42jAMGYGilsYG7FrXt9B292K5HkOt4c3YIPizgHa-saV4xyUv74a3B1hqTv5CD7ZEiJI_3XqSoMybcKKgByTAq90j0k\/s640\/res_1581778215167.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhwdICfIHLj-NgAFd1F4kyY9es9z3RKAMaD8Be6uPpq2ujsjXieP9xjsLIXgizLUeNtX7vQn1GDQhyphenhyphen8V5uFK6a-zeQsekpl4awmJnQZZgTmbqOq7Dv-JLEWaWuWHVuWreloqE4BcXwKR08\/s1600\/IMG_20200216_082952_967.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhwdICfIHLj-NgAFd1F4kyY9es9z3RKAMaD8Be6uPpq2ujsjXieP9xjsLIXgizLUeNtX7vQn1GDQhyphenhyphen8V5uFK6a-zeQsekpl4awmJnQZZgTmbqOq7Dv-JLEWaWuWHVuWreloqE4BcXwKR08\/s640\/IMG_20200216_082952_967.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhRsHJYzImidJ9MrtBwSrLG3eXNZfQKejuZm8tS_QpbjUkTzvuW_yWgj
2ae7w_pC5EQvXN7n_COTE7GhgJ2Ou2Umw5XPJmoEv-pi2i_Up0ChZ8J8c6T4wNn0VJCLioCQnG6xEOHIZXIDfBI\/s1600\/res_1581841272202.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhRsHJYzImidJ9MrtBwSrLG3eXNZfQKejuZm8tS_QpbjUkTzvuW_yWgjae7w_pC5EQvXN7n_COTE7GhgJ2Ou2Umw5XPJmoEv-pi2i_Up0ChZ8J8c6T4wNn0VJCLioCQnG6xEOHIZXIDfBI\/s640\/res_1581841272202.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLis9lg1H6L_Omxhd6FRpefLTvCxecGQoD1edZkVum_9FGdRyDqWDk9Hz08WmerAL1cUJzgU-LEdTVF_xZgyaSog89wPFgsk5y-oh7hkAJxLlEksWSlI_zl71oHR99WL4RIki-o_rPkHk\/s1600\/IMG_20200216_082952_970.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1440\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLis9lg1H6L_Omxhd6FRpefLTvCxecGQoD1edZkVum_9FGdRyDqWDk9Hz08WmerAL1cUJzgU-LEdTVF_xZgyaSog89wPFgsk5y-oh7hkAJxLlEksWSlI_zl71oHR99WL4RIki-o_rPkHk\/s640\/IMG_20200216_082952_970.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlso pre-lockdown, I met up with my friends Kelly and Amanda for a bottomless brunch at Revolution De Cuba, which was absolutely fantastic. You pay for a ticket and you get a meal and as many drink refills as you can pack away in 2 hours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs we all have young kids, being out in the evenings can be a bit of a logistical nightmare, so this was an ideal way to get together.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI ordered a really delicious Eggs Cubano, a twist on the traditional Eggs Benedict which came with some delicious pulled pork, and we got stuck into the prosecco and frozen daiquiris.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe only rule is that you have to have finished your drink before you could order another, but we had a wonderful waitress who was really attentive and kept us well topped up!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe had lots of laughs and a really great time, and ended up popping into a bar for another cheeky drink after our brunch ended. I could have happily stayed out all night then, but I came home around 6pm to put the kids to bed and was glad I did the next morning when I wasnât suffering.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut a brunch like that is definitely something that is top of my list to do again when this situation changes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Ben Fogle | What's On Reading\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonreading.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/banner_image\/public\/images\/ben%20fogle%201640x1080.jpg?itok=57PlXcyZ\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLiterally the weekend before lockdown, we also went along to Ben Fogle: Tales From The Wilderness, where the broadcaster and adventurer spoke about all his varied experiences across the globe, from first taking part in the Castaway social experiment in 2000, to endurances races across the desert, sailing across the globe with James Cracknell and trekking to the top of Mount Everest.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt was a weird feeling at the event - everyone felt nervous and unsettled as the coronavirus situation was accelerating - and Ben was brilliant. He talked a lot about the enormous power of determination and mental strength for meeting challenges head on. He's certainly been in a few life-or-death situations where it looked pretty bleak, so we found him extremely uplifting. In fact, it was probably exactly what we needed to hear, and a fascinating evening.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nEaster At Home\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgE4IF_tzjYyeCghaO271MIgIc_JDQD1vNi02Sw-CY9Yw834QpP9x8U8kAxLBwEppl-M8iWi1zENPdt01P9PRUHrxmFl3OBOJ_1eqQ84d28YL0EdIfcxA5M7pHJ3VQ9vsmSP6iGT_brWcI\/s1600\/20200412_081000.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1312\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgE4IF_tzjYyeCghaO271MIgIc_JDQD1vNi02Sw-CY9Yw834QpP9x8U8kAxLBwEppl-M8iWi1zENPdt01P9PRUHrxmFl3OBOJ_1eqQ84d28YL0EdIfcxA5M7pHJ3VQ9vsmSP6iGT_brWcI\/s640\/20200412_081000.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjvg7r0gCHphyf4aFWjcrFHkb6gMgZVKUkiTDiqNymJ114UWzbkGh3-7jY9avwFGc2MH6wY2pRqOJ49vwk-Z4X3goTltMDJH1lM9vjkEKHsJkbfOnmAPMMIUyvwwyWRByTp5wV7McJuynw\/s1600\/20200411_132439.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjvg7r0gCHphyf4aFWjcrFHkb6gMgZVKUkiTDiqNymJ114UWzbkGh3-7jY9avwFGc2MH6wY2pRqOJ49vwk-Z4X3goTltMDJH1lM9vjkEKHsJkbfOnmAPMMIUyvwwyWRByTp5wV7McJuynw\/s640\/20200411_132439.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQORZqT1332r4GRcxISv2bBgHoHvj4bx5hd1_816OCCUStH3moUFpn19-_KGIPLvcLpKtIyh7qXgUaAv6aPO381ruZKIpBlO6Bu6rTU7C-5wnxEQN9SNp
2ogfXUAGgv4thHjs1X5DfH30Q\/s1600\/20200412_081135.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQORZqT1332r4GRcxISv2bBgHoHvj4bx5hd1_816OCCUStH3moUFpn19-_KGIPLvcLpKtIyh7qXgUaAv6aPO381ruZKIpBlO6Bu6rTU7C-5wnxEQN9SNpogfXUAGgv4thHjs1X5DfH30Q\/s640\/20200412_081135.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjh9nwmAvPYwsBCoFbIPpKtYh_cMZkT1P4Vj_r0LTZDElJejjWaDjMMjYQQwxqVhp8SocLOoPYwVVlXB4HBABHfOhFh8y58yMMrXqWwVENEOCqvGQAA9qt17n31aYDiL8V0hDAQeicqBWM\/s1600\/20200412_081150.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjh9nwmAvPYwsBCoFbIPpKtYh_cMZkT1P4Vj_r0LTZDElJejjWaDjMMjYQQwxqVhp8SocLOoPYwVVlXB4HBABHfOhFh8y58yMMrXqWwVENEOCqvGQAA9qt17n31aYDiL8V0hDAQeicqBWM\/s640\/20200412_081150.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne of the moments that has been both bright and bittersweet was the Easter weekend.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe really did our best to make it feel special for the kids and to try and relax ourselves without work to juggle for a few days. I had been collecting small gifts - like a ribbon streamer and hairclips for Romilly, sticker books and a badminton set for Theo - for a while, and they each got a chocolate egg and some other sweets which the Easter bunny hid around the garden for them to find.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey were both so excited it really lifted our spirits, although there was a bit of scrapping over collecting the trail of little sweets - at one point it was a bit like a toddler version of The Hunger Games with added chocolate!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe weather was beautifully warm and sunny, so we opened up the new bifolds and felt those holiday vibes. We made homemade pizza in the pizza oven in the garden and did a big roast dinner in the evening.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe normally get together with family and have the kids with their cousins though, so it felt a little sad as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd now that it's over I do feel quite flat, because it seems like there's nothing to look forward to now until this situation lifts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nOur Victorian Home Renovation Grinds To A Halt\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDrmFD0ny3kck3l9ejU-h-rUWv8zgCi7wQh_W35AkrWm0FqAs9DYZ5KxwXf1eY2bFAuCYwxUJ9UZtO2GelSdVux0JXa1vPT6zUiBraffRopo8_AIq8wE4O00Z9merhg3s3J5y6U5OGw2o\/s1600\/20200321_111553.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjDrmFD0ny3kck3l9ejU-h-rUWv8zgCi7wQh_W35AkrWm0FqAs9DYZ5KxwXf1eY2bFAuCYwxUJ9UZtO2GelSdVux0JXa1vPT6zUiBraffRopo8_AIq8wE4O00Z9merhg3s3J5y6U5OGw2o\/s640\/20200321_111553.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjwy4vPdKSMw4I2n40Hvdq0LFyea1j9FssMDtoTxXets8iv9gQMJtIvE3Wud7SWD5hCRrJgu-QhkCcdhp87rGLfD4fmJGw8V9va9s4YVmvpK4zGRqoWEIVT-ABOh0WsRge1P9hpc77XV3k\/s1600\/20200319_151027.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjwy4vPdKSMw4I2n40Hvdq0LFyea1j9FssMDtoTxXets8iv9gQMJtIvE3Wud7SWD5hCRrJgu-QhkCcdhp87rGLfD4fmJGw8V9va9s4YVmvpK4zGRqoWEIVT-ABOh0WsRge1P9hpc77XV3k\/s640\/20200319_151027.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjiu1l658rwZWKCQpdFBrW2bU_xkSwNniLvcttIkFM-c_KO8QhAj3oTYtVj0avxBxk_O7WXAeJDMmHWR68uJuVTAsUZEFyGNZhEiPvZL6XoTJMelr7W7Fgmo-WJcf5YdRUdKRTUUMQrw9k\/s1600\/20200320_125144.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjiu1l658rwZWKCQpdFBrW2bU_xkSwNniLvcttIkFM-c_KO8QhAj3oTYtVj0avxBxk_O7WXAeJDMmHWR68uJuVTAsUZEFyGNZhEiPvZL6XoTJMelr7W7Fgmo-WJcf5YdRUdKRTUUMQrw9k\/s640\/20200320_125144.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI've written a fair amount on the labour-of-love home restoration project we've been progressing with, turning a five bedroom Victorian semi that was formerly three bedsit flats back into the family home of our dreams.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis has been a very long, frustrating process- it took us the best part of a year to get planning permission and now builders have been on site since September 2019, first making a master suite on the top floor and then building a ground floor extension to house a new open-plan kitchen and family room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith about a week and a half left to go on the internal works, everything ground to a halt when lockdown was announced.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's a very small problem in the larger context of what's happening, but being so close to finished and yet left without a fully usable space has been quite disappointing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm choosing to focus on the fact we at least have an oven and a fridge or it would have been a lot worse. There are quite a few jobs left to do:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECompleting the underfloor heating system\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFinishing off the wooden floor in the kitchen and family room\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETiling the utility room and downstairs toilet\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInstalling quartz worktops in the kitchen\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERestoring plumbing and fitting the sinks in the kitchen and utility\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInstalling the downstairs toilet\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESecond fix electrics including the main light fittings and external lights, and the under-cabinet lighting\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECupboard doors, baseboards and skirtings\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOrdering the new furniture and other items\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe also need some landscaping work in the garden, including the decking for the bi-fold doors to open onto, and the boundary fence restoring.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's not really a huge amount of work but it's all fairly critical, and we have no idea now when it might be complete.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe've had to find some workarounds, laying sheets of plywood and cardboard on top of the units and going upstairs for hot water to wash up. It's not a great set up, but we'll have to manage for however long this takes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nHalf Marathon A Week Challenge\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh8cwUzW4Xsfr6fxUkakBBmel8OHUT_KXlYW88mVC8TtsvUJQnU1JA_vwdTs91hr-92rTcKR2M64a06UE7bqq4T6GOcQ-Iwt-q7odeDXdGqP8NJsgUxGCdi4Sn9UjSL0ZdffaPm2hQL5Jw\/s1600\/20200322_103435.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1077\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh8cwUzW4Xsfr6fxUkakBBmel8OHUT_KXlYW88mVC8TtsvUJQnU1JA_vwdTs91hr-92rTcKR2M64a06UE7bqq4T6GOcQ-Iwt-q7odeDXdGqP8NJsgUxGCdi4Sn9UjSL0ZdffaPm2hQL5Jw\/s640\/20200322_103435.jpg\" width=\"430\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjI0oskwECGV8-9OExjg8q_etRmlXJDuqJJ2zBVJyjpeJYWmQxmzsDAAdkcp7KhRlOsY2JwDGJDsqnD_iAUQVYHt6Oydyo4ERyKpUYYhECQuMGlL6NKSLNA_L1iaQP_kXO03Mo7AvbEEpc\/s1600\/20200323_171013.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjI0oskwECGV8-9OExjg8q_etRmlXJDuqJJ2zBVJyjpeJYWmQxmzsDAAdkcp7KhRlOsY2JwDGJDsqnD_iAUQVYHt6Oydyo4ERyKpUYYhECQuMGlL6NKSLNA_L1iaQP_kXO03Mo7AvbEEpc\/s640\/20200323_171013.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-p6q1j7e_a_6MkHKCCpkzShLHBSe4w3Q8d5M9Fk5wbgSB4K3Zw3SKA
2LYK3XSXWbiNtvlBa4z0doz6vhqDOY958VFBg1DmZGn5qyrYuzSXCW_1_Tab9sWVIlJC6iABG_mm1XJT7Kx2ZIM\/s1600\/20200312_082312.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-p6q1j7e_a_6MkHKCCpkzShLHBSe4w3Q8d5M9Fk5wbgSB4K3Zw3SKALYK3XSXWbiNtvlBa4z0doz6vhqDOY958VFBg1DmZGn5qyrYuzSXCW_1_Tab9sWVIlJC6iABG_mm1XJT7Kx2ZIM\/s640\/20200312_082312.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou might remember me getting back into running after Romilly was born. It's one of the best ways to exercise with a baby at home - you don't need any kit other than running shoes and you can just get up and go whenever you can fit it in.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm not a natural runner, but I followed the Couch to 5k programme to get started and found that consistency really paid off.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThat was overtaken when I discovered my passion for hot spin. I got a little addicted, going three or four times a week and shedding 8 kilos just through exercise.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSadly, the gym that I was going to shut down unexpectedly and since then I had sort of lost my way. I wasn't sure where else to join, so the only exercise I got for a while was walking into the office in the city.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSince being at home, I've picked up running again. It's been instrumental in keeping my mental health in check since the Covid-19 situation escalated here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe are very fortunate to live somewhere there are lots of really good running routes, and I've been valuing both the escape and the mood boost it's given me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI've pledged to run a half marathon each week (22km) to set myself a little challenge. After completing my first one, I treated myself to a new Nike Aerolayer running jacket and a couple of pairs of new Nike Pro leggings.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg5yX3WwMdXtDWo8FduQs6lymRoa88HmU4nYGZz6CEvPBRMMMAhYWD4qFjlr1m2E7TOH1SLPJgIbUBYuPBrE41ljitGVSrQW4WPqQuuMLOwkp-9E3p4VT1a-B-00W0OqYpsPIarek0jPNE\/s1600\/20200414_072649.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg5yX3WwMdXtDWo8FduQs6lymRoa88HmU4nYGZz6CEvPBRMMMAhYWD4qFjlr1m2E7TOH1SLPJgIbUBYuPBrE41ljitGVSrQW4WPqQuuMLOwkp-9E3p4VT1a-B-00W0OqYpsPIarek0jPNE\/s640\/20200414_072649.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy plan is definitely to be fitter after lockdown, as I've also been doing workouts to repair my Diastasis Recti every evening and I'm planning to restart the 5:2 Diet this week.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe goal is to emerge from lockdown feeling good!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nIâve Been Reading\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Ragdoll: The thrilling Sunday Times bestseller everyone is talking ...\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61nr9LF0XSL._SX318_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg\" width=\"205\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhile most of the globe seems to have had all the extra time to get stuck into a good book, trying to combine work and caring for two under fives means there is less time than usual for that around here, as we are usually catching up with work in the evenings once the children are asleep.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have been trying to stick to my goal to read two books a month though.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst up, I tackled the very gritty crime thriller Ragdoll by Daniel Coles. I normally stick to the domestic noir side of things rather than novels specifically about police, so this was a little new for me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt was very inventive and reminded me a lot of an episode of CSI.\u0026nbsp; It focused on the discovery of a gruesome corpse termed the Ragdoll, composed of six victimâs body parts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe killer then contacts police to threaten a series of high profile killings on specific dates - ending with the detective who is leading the case. It must have been gripping because I found myself trying to cram in a page or two here and there whenever I could.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBecause the world was a bit of a darker place by the time I finished it, I leapt onto something much lighter straight after.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"The Wives (Devil Wears Prada 3): Amazon.co.uk: Lauren Weisberger ...\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81f7Gj%2Bi%2BOL.jpg\" width=\"207\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Wives by L
2auren Weisburger is about three women who join forces to overcome a scandalous set up one of their husbandâs pulls on his wife.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nItâs by the author of The Devil Wears Prada and has a couple of the same characters. Itâs not my usual choice of book as I donât really like âchick litâ - but this is a slice of the highest order, polished, glossy and offering the perfect escapism from the present strange circumstances.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Secret Memoirs of Lord Byron by Christopher Nicole\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51rBAd6A-3L.SX316.SY316.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow, Iâve just started on The Secret Memoirs of Lord Byron - A Novel by Christopher Nicole. Iâve always been fascinated by Byron - poet, politico, traveller and rakish peer of the realm - partly because he was such a controversial figure in his time, but also because his writing is stunning.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHis ancestral seat, Newstead Abbey, is in my home county and is a favourite place for a day out. Iâve read a couple of biographies of him in my time, so this book intrigued me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nItâs a fictional memoir written from his point of view, loosely based on fact but with rather a lot of embellishment. Itâs quite entertaining but very far fetched, and to be honest his life didnât really need this much on top as it was already quite scandalous.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThereâs quite a lot of gratuitous love scenes that are starting to get a bit repetitive as well, and Iâm not sure reducing his life to a series of sexual adventures does him justice.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut Iâm sticking with it for now, although Iâm actually quite looking forward to finishing this and getting on to something else!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nIâm Watching\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Who's taking part in Race Across the World series two? | Royal ...\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/rts.org.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/9_column_landscape\/public\/race_across_the_world.jpg?itok=CD2qL2pk\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSeries are something that I have found even less time to give to than usual.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne thing we have been really enjoying is series two of âRace Across The Worldâ. The series sets five couple a challenge to make their way across a continent, racing each other to the finish line via a series of checkpoints, on a limited budget.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nItâs been great to see beautiful locations in South America, such as the Costa Rican jungle and Peruâs Rainbow Mountain while weâre stuck indoors. It reminds me how beautiful the world is and lets me imagine travelling again in the future.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWeâve also been making a point to watch a film every Saturday as a way of feeling like the weekend still means something.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Joker (2019 film) - Wikipedia\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/e\/e1\/Joker_%282019_film%29_poster.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Uncut Gems Poster\u0026quot; Art Board Print by anitasands | Redbubble\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/ih1.redbubble.net\/image.999038359.3525\/flat,750x,075,f-pad,750x1000,f8f8f8.jpg\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWeâve watched two great ones recently - Joker and Uncut Gems, both really great character studies about deeply flawed men struggling with circumstances, and both beautifully shot.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd we've been trying to rewatch some of the films we really love, like True Romance which is a favourite for both of us.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n
2Iâm Listening\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"The Getaway (Red Hot Chili Peppers album) - Wikipedia\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/thumb\/a\/ae\/Thegetawayalbum.jpg\/220px-Thegetawayalbum.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Talking Body - Wikipedia\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/9\/97\/Talking_Body_Tove_Lo_cover.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Tame Impala - The Slow Rush | Releases | Discogs\" src=\"https:\/\/img.discogs.com\/j6LmBFX-verzU6xCamegmJTu91k=\/fit-in\/300x300\/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)\/discogs-images\/R-14783822-1581621221-8754.jpeg.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOur listening has been really eclectic lately. The kids are discovering a love of listening to music and having a dance, and Theo has decided that Red Hot Chili Peppers are his current favourite.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTheir 2015 offering, âThe Getawayâ has been on constant replay in the house. Mr A-F are are both fans but we hadnât really heard that one, so it's been great for both of us.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâm also really enjoying Tove Lo âTalking Bodyâ and Tame Impala, especially the track âBorderlineâ when Iâm running as it's more upbeat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo that is our little world at the moment - fairly limited and strange times for everyone, but weâll get through this together if we look after each other and remember our compassion.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/4929521686916500581\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/04\/life-lately-march-april-2020_16.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4929521686916500581"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4929521686916500581"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/04\/life-lately-march-april-2020_16.html","title":"Life Lately | March April 2020"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEho4V1aDVbU2kB307ASoHczSLqdFku0oI57udwQfNklH6u4AX6GuI5xbUDtHIU7y7rL3VmseODUbFa0LZSJWm8yKQV3X_JPmcHTx0x9r4W_38mOgdJENI9IBerB9W0IWLGcTyznhcCO-_0\/s72-c\/IMG_20200411_161104_673.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-368054364230642118"},"published":{"$t":"2020-04-10T21:05:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-04-10T21:05:33.892+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Shut In Style | Lilac Lockdown"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjFohdUQ0vkYW1v2X1TTW-ILbdf8TT0ak_C-lqrzvvg2FGmJSF0XwPRCu9oXUI3RT00Fu3kUh3AWyqw5Vsq97J9gsulYpmFL7imhmMVqUtID228FBzg5ppjJF3QPLUiBf247ZYmBiGqLOY\/s1600\/20200331_153837.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1307\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjFohdUQ0vkYW1v2X1TTW-ILbdf8TT0ak_C-lqrzvvg2FGmJSF0XwPRCu9oXUI3RT00Fu3kUh3AWyqw5Vsq97J9gsulYpmFL7imhmMVqUtID228FBzg5ppjJF3QPLUiBf247ZYmBiGqLOY\/s1600\/20200331_153837.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere's just something about spring dressing, isn't there?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen the evenings start getting gradually lighter and the temperature creeps above 'very freaking cold' so you don't have to keep choosing comfort over style.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm a chilly mortal and I feel the cold a lot, so from September onwards I'm usually swathed in thermal tights, long sleeved Heatgen tops and quilted coats like some kind of suburban mum Michelin man.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt feels good to break free of that and slip into something a bit lighter.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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2\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nIn general, I'm pretty monochrome when it comes to dressing, so I set myself a challenge last year to start introducing a bit more colour into my wardrobe. This pair of lilac tailored trousers definitely ticks that box!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLilac is actually a shade that I really like wearing, but it can be hard to find. Perhaps it's the fact that all my childhood Barbies came decked out in swathes of the shade, but it just makes me happy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOf course these trousers are ideal for the office, not that that is a possibility any time soon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the lockdown life, I chose instead to pair them with one of my favourite band tshirts. My son also has a little mini version of this, so we can twin, which I'm determined to get in while he's still little enough not to die of embarrassment at matching his mama!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese tasselled Carvela loafers are a shoe I love - I also have them in a nude colour too. They're really smart with a pointed toe but ultimately comfy to wear.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI just don't do ouchy shoes at all, so when I find something great that doesn't torture my feet it's a definite go. I'll suffer a lot of things in the name of style, but apparently sore feet aren't one of them!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI added this grey leopard clutch, which I've had for ages, and also have in a different colour. Kurt Geiger used to do these really great, simple pouch bags that I loved at the time, for their chic simplicity.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd just to push things over the top, I added this silk bee print headband. I wore this a lot last summer in Italy, so I guess it's now a reminder of happier times. Hopefully we'll get back there sometime.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLockdown is a challenging time, but I believe that getting dressed up can really enhance your mood.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLet's share our shut in style and feel good together - we may not be able to show up, but we can still dress up.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStay safe, stay kind.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/368054364230642118\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/04\/shut-in-style-lilac-lockdown.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/368054364230642118"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/368054364230642118"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/04\/shut-in-style-lilac-lockdown.html","title":"Shut In Style | Lilac Lockdown"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjFohdUQ0vkYW1v2X1TTW-ILbdf8TT0ak_C-lqrzvvg2FGmJSF0XwPRCu9oXUI3RT00Fu3kUh3AWyqw5Vsq97J9gsulYpmFL7imhmMVqUtID228FBzg5ppjJF3QPLUiBf247ZYmBiGqLOY\/s72-c\/20200331_153837.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-8365105970017008046"},"published":{"$t":"2020-04-06T16:52:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-04-08T09:54:35.248+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"FabFitFun Spring Edit 2020"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiUWSeZllkels2DxsRST0ccW_MnVYhePw_Qg56pwwwqTY5hnmLOSIdeLEHBQBtbH2EGWJ2CQxkKWw5rESLGlKO5HIVDF3OCCsC2ghwSxnREdW-sw6CLUWqL6y9j1IgHpw4IqeGEv7hnaro\/s1600\/20200404_165811.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiUWSeZllkels2DxsRST0ccW_MnVYhePw_Qg56pwwwqTY5hnmLOSIdeLEHBQBtbH2EGWJ2CQxkKWw5rESLGlKO5HIVDF3OCCsC2ghwSxnREdW-sw6CLUWqL6y9j1IgHpw4IqeGEv7hnaro\/s1600\/20200404_165811.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are some pretty dark things happening the world right now.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe UK, like most other nations, is in the grip of fighting the global Covid-19 outbreak, the country is on lockdown, we canât see our loved one
2s and the papers are full of daily death tolls. Life feels like something out of a science fiction film.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo in a lot of ways, it seems a little bit frivolous to still be writing about fashion and beauty topics.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut I believe there is a real need for lightness and for small pleasures at the moment. These are the things which keep us sane in a world we donât recognise. So Iâm pushing ahead with the blog, not least because it keeps my brain creatively occupied!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nShortly before we went into full lockdown, the latest FabFitFun box arrived from the U.S. This quarterly subscription is something I really look forward to - the products are always full size and fabulous, and Iâve discovered some great items.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe box has a mix of make-up, skincare, accessories and homewares, and offers an interestingalternative to some of the other subscriptions I used to have, like Glossybox, LookFantastic, LatestInBeauty or Birchbox. So, what was in the spring box to cheer me up?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nRevive Light Therapy GLO Wrinkle Treatment | $68.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjQMS6h4Q2xJfD0NWNpAK0kWgOFJ0lD_Y_VaC3jthIrfzCQKr_LZ6GFdKlVO_63uO_0QRhRqO-5N0lFJm4eOODgrRgjStzxPG6818ZTFPu45i5WV_V84ni8z7fcJlm9jKYcSmRu4vQIoBg\/s1600\/20200404_165838.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjQMS6h4Q2xJfD0NWNpAK0kWgOFJ0lD_Y_VaC3jthIrfzCQKr_LZ6GFdKlVO_63uO_0QRhRqO-5N0lFJm4eOODgrRgjStzxPG6818ZTFPu45i5WV_V84ni8z7fcJlm9jKYcSmRu4vQIoBg\/s640\/20200404_165838.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst up, a product which really got me excited -\u0026nbsp; I was thrilled to get the GLO Wrinkle Treatment in this box.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâm 34, so Iâm definitely beginning to get quite a few fine lines now, and keeping the signs of ageing soft is an important part of my current skincare routine. I use Retinol products, sometimes a dermaroller, and I have had some Botox before, but one thing I havenât ever tried is light therapy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis portable tool offers a medical-grade light therapy in a compact wand. The red light LEDs help to heal skin damage, soften fine lines and stimulate the bodyâs natural collagen production, to give a more youthful appearance.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI love a good piece of beauty tech,\u0026nbsp; and I take my skincare seriously, so this device is right up my street. I canât wait to get using this, and Iâll report back if I suddenly look ten years younger!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nAG Haircare Fast Food Leave On Conditioner\u0026nbsp; |\u0026nbsp; £19.72\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzUvmeBSxTUEBVh83Z48TkzdMTxSJAdKvCbm553oaZzUR56fDg4KVLTc-hdFJHwH7DOsfMIXHVJ9kZ-Gdmvp75xng53rKzRM8veeflg4wc4J9plj63pe8sJLmtTGPtMI6SXOEgwZ0erzA\/s1600\/20200404_165859.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzUvmeBSxTUEBVh83Z48TkzdMTxSJAdKvCbm553oaZzUR56fDg4KVLTc-hdFJHwH7DOsfMIXHVJ9kZ-Gdmvp75xng53rKzRM8veeflg4wc4J9plj63pe8sJLmtTGPtMI6SXOEgwZ0erzA\/s640\/20200404_165859.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy hair is loooong now. I hadnât been to the hairdresser in a literal year (I know, I know. But I work full time so I like to spend my weekends with the kids, not in a salon chair for three hours). I was actually due to go in and have a long overdue cut and some balayage before we went onto lockdown, and now who knows how long it will be before I can have my hair seen to properly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn that context, trying to keep it in decent condition becomes even more important. Itâs already dry and frizz-prone, so I rely on products to keep it moisturised and sleek. This is a very welcome tool, especially as Iâm just about to run out of the Aveda Damage Remedy Iâve been using.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith a blend of potent humectants and deeply moisturising Abyssinian Oil, my parched locks will drink this up.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nThisworks Deep Sleep Body Cocoon| £25.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgDhuMjdlQugWF0V23KLrC2odRBdlLqcDfZh8RX6Sq80_z35u3xD7pgIglQd9dUGPVQ44O3CdyCLR1hnPRAgFp_0vCiASieNfMoJ5CVl5kgjBLXS1MW9iIucGAD0AmKf4P0A7IGI8cX-ks\/s1600\/20200404_165919.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgDhuMjdlQugWF0V23KLrC2odRBdlLqcDfZh8RX6Sq80_z35u3xD7pgIglQd9dUGPVQ44O3CdyCLR1hnPRAgFp_0vCiASieNfMoJ5CVl5kgjBLXS1MW9iIucGAD0AmKf4P0A7IGI8cX-ks\/s640\/20200404_165919.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIs it just me, or are you finding it hard to sleep at night? Thereâs a lot going on for everyone, and slipping quickly into a deep sleep (which usually isnât hard for me) has suddenly become a bit of an issue.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâm relying on little extras in my routine, like a lavendar pillow spray, to help me drift off. So this nourishing balm definitely sparked my interest. With Shea Butter, Camelia and Sativa oils, this is designed to deeply nourish and calm, with added Lavender, Vetiver and Chamomile to give you trouble-free sleep.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâm looking forward to using this after a bubble bath to chill me out and help me forget the weight of the world for a while.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nMurad Resurgence Rapid Collagen Infusion | £70.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhApJEubfgKHAikHJwIP3lofANB2N9PHDlW5jz52t6OQJ9cZLoL4Mw6xcEOTIqyOrJOar8onRbHjIqwH0sN67rikDGHb_6mKgChaFh-7yc0Iyy292gxxDq_f3h6kyj6J4VlMijV1vzRqjg\/s1600\/20200404_165932.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhApJEubfgKHAikHJwIP3lofANB2N9PHDlW5jz52t6OQJ9cZLoL4Mw6xcEOTIqyOrJOar8onRbHjIqwH0sN67rikDGHb_6mKgChaFh-7yc0Iyy292gxxDq_f3h6kyj6J4VlMijV1vzRqjg\/s640\/20200404_165932.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMurad is an amazing skincare brand who are always launching innovative products which really solve modern skincare challenges. Their products are on the pricey side, so itâs great to be able to try this\u0026nbsp; via the FabFitFun box before deciding if it's going to be an essential or not.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis serum makes a very bold promise - to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles in just two hours. That certainly caught my attention. It claims to have a topical filler-like effect that plumps the skin and reduces lines rapidly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUsing collagen amino-acids,\u0026nbsp; it smooths and visibly re-volumises the skin, and there is also winged kelp in there which helps with firming. All things I could definitely do with, especially as there is no accessing salon help at the moment. If this really does work, it will be a great secret weapon to have in my skincare routine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nJaboneria Marianella Rosewood and Litsea Cubeba Body Oil | $68.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgevnx2
205qbmC2Xzz2WIqnuNCoqSYO43rKpvQKUPq8hcU4FsPWDUcjIe82kVHbw0uYECwfp_TJTn2MN3UvSUDygfp5yHVFBDaKpuAf7CHobRJ2_qNdnEVBSpaVss6nqbKllLWQVlNTECjg\/s1600\/20200404_165948.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgevnx205qbmC2Xzz2WIqnuNCoqSYO43rKpvQKUPq8hcU4FsPWDUcjIe82kVHbw0uYECwfp_TJTn2MN3UvSUDygfp5yHVFBDaKpuAf7CHobRJ2_qNdnEVBSpaVss6nqbKllLWQVlNTECjg\/s640\/20200404_165948.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI adore using oils on my face, hair and body every night. Iâm never to be found without my favourite Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse, and I even use good old Johnsonâs Baby Oil to shave my legs with, so trying a new oil is always something Iâm open to, and I loved the classic, old-fashioned continental pharmacy look of this one, which comes in a super-handy spray bottle as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Marianella Soap Bar is based at the heart of hipster district in Brooklyn, New York and custom blends it's products in small batches for the ultimate in luxury bathing. This Rosewood blend smells heavenly, invigorating and crisp, with gentle citrus notes under the lush, clean rose fragrance.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA mix of oils and vitamins, this is a really great treat to sort out sluggish winter skin thatâs been cocooned under jumpers for far too long. Iâll also use this on my hair to smooth and perfume it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nChic \u0026amp; Tonic Silicone Straws | $15.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiaBuKozi3crdrVqcpuRrkrG0TF_eMAQ7D16u2Uxz6sfZnfP94A-q72Oco6IxSUltmpfif0mB__v2mF6OE_t1aesnSnsVBoXed9VsvUd5dwmKBe0mxpxmN0T5Fj2k5FIDW7gZs6h0LqPTc\/s1600\/20200404_170005.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiaBuKozi3crdrVqcpuRrkrG0TF_eMAQ7D16u2Uxz6sfZnfP94A-q72Oco6IxSUltmpfif0mB__v2mF6OE_t1aesnSnsVBoXed9VsvUd5dwmKBe0mxpxmN0T5Fj2k5FIDW7gZs6h0LqPTc\/s640\/20200404_170005.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWeâre all aware that we need to do much more for the planet, especially when it comes to single use plastic, and that can be fun and chic as well as socially responsible.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâm on a personal mission this year to move away from disposables - replacing my makeup removing wipes and cotton rounds with reusable pads, and my tampax with a mooncup - so this is another step towards that.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlastic straws were banned a while back in the UK, and I really dislike the paper ones that have replaced them - they tend to go soggy half way through your drink, and Iâm not sure theyâre brilliant for the environment anyway.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is so much better, reusuable, food-grade bendy silicone straws, with a container to keep them hygienic and a cleaning brush. They will be really handy for taking out and about with me when Iâm with the kids or for myself.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUsing a straw also helps to look after your teeth, especially if you do whitening treatments. A great item to get in the box.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nWinky Lux Rainbow Tinted Balm | $18.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjCgHAyPPiTz_y3rwYD2hfJLomQj8fo-o99ec_mw-HsoMBWOSBBh2PUQ9eRA5sdR1jOHp02aaGH_MPGIBmLaVon-xi7xBVTBxNBjv-TM18hDB-u4GlZ8Ykqw09GPlm68Z68VnB3RiIJEuU\/s1600\/20200404_170424.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjCgHAyPPiTz_y3rwYD2hfJLomQj8fo-o99ec_mw-HsoMBWOSBBh2PUQ9eRA5sdR1jOHp02aaGH_MPGIBmLaVon-xi7xBVTBxNBjv-TM18hDB-u4GlZ8Ykqw09GPlm68Z68VnB3RiIJEuU\/s640\/20200404_170424.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nW\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;
2\"\u003Einky Lux is one of those cute and quirky brands which actually delivers high-quality makeup. Receiving this reminded me how much I used to want the set of mini âpillâ lipsticks they did!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI love the sleek packaging here and the unusual rainbow hues of this nourishing, pineapple scented lip balm. The stripes are actually made up of clear PH activated balms, that use the natural chemistry of your skin to make a flattering custom pink shade.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThereâs also jojoba oil to keep everything nicely hydrated. A quick swipe of this on lips and cheeks leaves you with a flattering dewy flush that I really like. The perfect thing to slip into a pocket to keep yourself kissable and cruelty-free.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nAmber Sceats Roman Coin Necklace | $50.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjBFPW75OL9VO-MeQWMKI21bzptpGoMX2L-SfktYgcdUFaOGfj5hkmAtz5HTEyvk76fSSKfi3FES6EInLQY7-0DTJzh7u_8jWKd0bzvyEAsAXMJs9GdYGJwjSWHTs8lWcr9euUtNYBka5A\/s1600\/20200404_170436.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjBFPW75OL9VO-MeQWMKI21bzptpGoMX2L-SfktYgcdUFaOGfj5hkmAtz5HTEyvk76fSSKfi3FES6EInLQY7-0DTJzh7u_8jWKd0bzvyEAsAXMJs9GdYGJwjSWHTs8lWcr9euUtNYBka5A\/s640\/20200404_170436.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI see these layered coin pendants all over Insta, and Iâve actually been wanting one for a while, so this was a brilliant thing to get in the FabFitFun box to round off.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSimple, rustic and yet polished at the same time, it's a double layered design that will instantly make any plain vest or sweater look chic.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's the kind of throw-on-and-go necklace that has enough impact to add interest while being subtle enough that it doesnât fight with what youâre wearing. It seems like the kind of piece youâd reach for time and again, and is great quality too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo the latest FabFitFun edit has been amazing - I love the surprise, the great mix of products, the luxury brands and being introduced to something new from across the pond. I think it's the most interesting curated lifestyle box out there, and it always has something fresh to offer. The Spring Box is still available now, so why not order yourself a lockdown treat?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/8365105970017008046\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/04\/fabfitfun-spring-edit-2020.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/8365105970017008046"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/8365105970017008046"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/04\/fabfitfun-spring-edit-2020.html","title":"FabFitFun Spring Edit 2020"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiUWSeZllkels2DxsRST0ccW_MnVYhePw_Qg56pwwwqTY5hnmLOSIdeLEHBQBtbH2EGWJ2CQxkKWw5rESLGlKO5HIVDF3OCCsC2ghwSxnREdW-sw6CLUWqL6y9j1IgHpw4IqeGEv7hnaro\/s72-c\/20200404_165811.jpg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-688348298430252679"},"published":{"$t":"2020-03-28T10:56:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-03-28T10:56:06.300+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Shut In Style | Neon \u0026 Navy"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiZq1RZm6oiOUA7632QeywZkWTi21Nusmjz4slKcziRWcG8gjTXX6cZyvvaAPEMxC5neLd0dPXALDG4LtwbCmPYDfsaXUJZmNag3_dq7IuWAySYnEo-ARBcjBL-R35GoDT92QpJ_6pJVWw\/s1600\/20200327_140133.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiZq1RZm6oiOUA7632QeywZkWTi21Nusmjz4slKcziRWcG8gjTXX6cZyvvaAPEMxC5neLd0dPXALDG4LtwbCmPYDfsaXUJZmNag3_dq7IuWAySYnEo-ARBcjBL-R35GoDT92QpJ_6pJVWw\/s1600\/20200327_140133.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen did the world get so dark?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith the headlines dominated with the relentless spread of Covid-19, and pretty much the entire world on lockdown, it does feel like weâre living in a film at the moment.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMost of us have had to get used to new, restrictive routines overnight. We no longer have the outlet of seeing friends, going to the gym or having a night out. Our days are topsy-turvy, and pyjamas have become acceptible day wear.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn these times, fashion might seem frivolous. But I firmly believe it can be an outlet - for creative expression and for boosting your confidence.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor me, Iâve been mostly spending the day in my gym clothes so I can get out for a run, but I know in the long term that doesnât make me feel good. Getting dressed properly is a way to keep your mental health in check, even when you canât leave the house.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese little rituals have their part to play in making us feel that itâs going to be alright.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EWe may not be able to show up, but we can still dress up.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor that reason, Iâve started the #ShutInStyle hashtag on Instagram as a way for us all to share our lockdown looks and feel good about ourselves. All are welcome, so please join in and show off your style even in troubled times.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhj2psl8E4smY0NEJrL31PXZQW1249XIshU5hOkH8nNl5duaHeob8Mo0-hnNRfV9pLCYUpS1ghdVEM7_Gri6xGrsUbKpIGaymHmaDG7srrPFWSmJb89vFxbRUuszoXVSmgAGu85eQp_Hsw\/s1600\/IMG_20200327_144249_897.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhj2psl8E4smY0NEJrL31PXZQW1249XIshU5hOkH8nNl5duaHeob8Mo0-hnNRfV9pLCYUpS1ghdVEM7_Gri6xGrsUbKpIGaymHmaDG7srrPFWSmJb89vFxbRUuszoXVSmgAGu85eQp_Hsw\/s640\/IMG_20200327_144249_897.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgDX6sXgZVTDcxViL2Bfc9tROPImYFmg1NgKTLDZVDesmCdCZc0-uEIMfTiUliqj_CJs0dmTWbHuVm9YISkx9T2lvDPH3Wyak2N27Me9k47BQRVOmitex1Qfq7BAVKMG2ObvUuFk6iAtI\/s1600\/20200327_140232.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgDX6sXgZVTDcxViL2Bfc9tROPImYFmg1NgKTLDZVDesmCdCZc0-uEIMfTiUliqj_CJs0dmTWbHuVm9YISkx9T2lvDPH3Wyak2N27Me9k47BQRVOmitex1Qfq7BAVKMG2ObvUuFk6iAtI\/s640\/20200327_140232.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNbrizoBIG44GoM9n0_Es55LG9Ijvy4qWvstMfZioM_j0zOn3fTuja1NBRWIYgWWUykK1qnmEJKZ91mgwm33VG2Kx3Id3ZJzjBMxyBocaf1WIgYC-4wZGdQTUEPAKUvDAR20rHJ2LzAE0\/s1600\/20200327_140056.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjNbrizoBIG44GoM9n0_Es55LG9Ijvy4qWvstMfZioM_j0zOn3fTuja1NBRWIYgWWUykK1qnmEJKZ91mgwm33VG2Kx3Id3ZJzjBMxyBocaf1WIgYC-4wZGdQTUEPAKUvDAR20rHJ2LzAE0\/s640\/20200327_140056.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiIvhxxnsK21yGntNERQ00gy40U4fxzRI1HuAW35hzRxv9DjXRVE5pXJWolFTHW9xXAS7DJoLipBX1aOSCOP_N1cdrKuLNcojGgUNvFueubMR0EDnvnuxORbMi6_9-5PiiXnNVNDDsvyJU\/s1600\/20200327_140148.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiIvhxxnsK21yGntNERQ00gy40U4fxzRI1HuAW35hzRxv9DjXRVE5pXJWolFTHW9xXAS7DJoLipBX1aOSCOP_N1cdrKuLNcojGgUNvFueubMR0EDnvnuxORbMi6_9-5PiiXnNVNDDsvyJU\/s640\/20200327_140148.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg7udYxG7-EbKZ2E6QDdzWPEnuPdheW4evsYAkgWVHKtmvon4-gfsxpn9kl7GkkgE2cgdQLMQHQzFA0Rm5zExKzZ9S2jMj-GXks3jTu199zvIYGaxL_dIGR1vsz1uI2cVbrsG2yV5lxy58\/s1600\/20200327_140111.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1250\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg7udYxG7-EbKZ2E6QDdzWPEnuPdheW4evsYAkgWVHKtmvon4-gfsxpn9kl7GkkgE2cgdQLMQHQzFA0Rm5zExKzZ9S2jMj-GXks3jTu199zvIYGaxL_dIGR1vsz1uI2cVbrsG2yV5lxy58\/s640\/20200327_140111.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgt2xWkx1x19CSTx
2HgB8nMAIFKjH3OteyWLVL8_bpFq7rzHWu97ssvx2cpHsq_Br8S0zsgGpOFGysKjy6UAin0iBon7CoANc6CxBx8szZ0CehjUD4q3kLD4pOV2Gw1cnYLqead2H8LXzCE\/s1600\/20200327_140218.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgt2xWkx1x19CSTxHgB8nMAIFKjH3OteyWLVL8_bpFq7rzHWu97ssvx2cpHsq_Br8S0zsgGpOFGysKjy6UAin0iBon7CoANc6CxBx8szZ0CehjUD4q3kLD4pOV2Gw1cnYLqead2H8LXzCE\/s640\/20200327_140218.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ENeon yellow jumper | Whistles\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ENavy pleated midi skirt | Jaegar\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ENude leather ankle boots | Zara\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EStudded satchel bag | Monaveen London\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EWhite ceramic J12 watch | Chanel\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThe spring sunshine has been our saviour over the past week. Itâs helped enormously being able to hang out with the kids in the garden, playing frisbee and cricket, collecting eggs from our chickens, planting tomatoes, feeding the ducks and swans going by on the river and just racing around feeling a little free in between the endless conference calls.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA pop of neon yellow felt about right to reflect this sunny mood. I love this lightweight Whistles knit, that would also pair well with some tan trousers - you canât look at something in this colour and not feel a little bit happy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA navy midi skirt is a good contrast with the bright colour, and such a versatile piece to own - undeniably smart with a crisp white shirt for the office, and great with a cropped vest or a tee for the weekend.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI paired the two with some nude leather ankle boots\u0026nbsp; -\u0026nbsp; the shade makes them feel right for spring, but they keep your feet so much warmer while it's still a little chilly outside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI paired it with another nude leather item - this stunning heavily studded little satchel bag thatâs the perfect size for some essentials. Not that I will really need them seeing as weâre not leaving the house!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe final touch was a classic watch, my Chanel J12. This was an investment piece that has stood the test of time, as it's perfectly balanced between being sporty and smart. I love the contrast of the sleek white ceramic against dark shades.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo thatâs my attempt at âShut In Styleâ, and Iâm going to keep going with these posts throughout the lockdown here in the UK.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTake care of each other, stay home, remember your compassion and keep safe.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/688348298430252679\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/03\/shut-in-style-neon-navy.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/688348298430252679"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/688348298430252679"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/03\/shut-in-style-neon-navy.html","title":"Shut In Style | Neon \u0026 Navy"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiZq1RZm6oiOUA7632QeywZkWTi21Nusmjz4slKcziRWcG8gjTXX6cZyvvaAPEMxC5neL
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2It may sound funny but being able to speak to people face to face digitally makes a difference. A lot of people at the company I work for are home-based or geographically spread out anyway, so we do a lot of our work on MS Teams and via conference calling. Until the other day, people never switched their video streams on, just audio. But as the news broke that we were all to be based at home until further notice, people switched on their cameras and it made me feel so much better. I could see faces, and people were giving tours of their kitchens and temporary working spaces, or showing their pets. Itâs a little thing which can make a big difference. Likewise, I usually just voice call and text my parents, but I will be video calling them too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nGet Some Exercise\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nNot just for the sake of your house-bound body and the wonderful effects it can have on making your immune system stronger, but for the stress relief it gives you. Exercise is a vital tool for coping. Iâve rediscovered running and it feels like that is the only thing keeping me sane right now.A few miles a day in the fresh air, not coming into close contact with anyone, will make you feel so much less cooped up, especially when gyms are shut. Iâve also been streaming workouts from Joe Wicks and Fitness Blender, while Down Dog have made their yoga apps free to download.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Stack of newspapers\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/6073\/coffee-cup-stack-break.jpg?auto=compress\u0026amp;cs=tinysrgb\u0026amp;h=750\u0026amp;w=1260\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nBe Kind\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nOne of the most powerful tools to help you tackle fear is actually being
2kind to others. This extreme situation we find ourselves in has brought out some of the best and worst in humanity, so donât come down on the dark side. I have been making sure to check in on my friends and family via phone and text a lot more often, sharing activities to do with the kids at home, and have also joined a local volunteer organisation where you buddy with someone elderly or vulnerable to bring them shopping and other supplies. The other day I put together a care package for a friend stuck at home with newborn twins - practical things like washing up liquid, but also treats like nice biscuits, some hand cream and a potted white rose plant, so she could have a little bit of beauty. Thinking about other people actually reduces the strain on you a little.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nSupport Local Businesses\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe economic impact of all this worries me as much as the virus itself. The big boys will probably be fine as they have deep pockets, but the little independent businesses that we value so much will really feel the pain quite soon. Although we canât go to cafes and restaurants, a lot of them have started up takeout or delivery services to try and cope, so give your custom to them. Iâve also found the small corner shops to usually have stock of things that the supermarkets are stripped bare of, so they are a great place to shop.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nMake Some Goals\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThereâs no doubt that social distancing and self-isolation are going to be tough for all of us. Thinking about this situation not changing until summer has been and gone makes me want to cry. So Iâve decided to set myself some goals for the time period. This makes me focus on what I can do, and makes the time feel a little productive rather than wasted. Iâll be sharing those in another post soon!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nGet Organised\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhile youâre in the house, you might as well take the opportunity to clean it! Mr A-F and I have already planned a systematic declutter and cleaning from top to bottom, taking a room each day. After six months of building work, we have a hell of a lot of mess, dust and chaos to work our way through. This also makes you feel a little more in control in a strange way, and will make the house nicer for all of us to be in. Plus, a good clear out helps me to manage my anxiety.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nLimit News Exposure and Social Media\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is a tough one, because obviously we need to stay informed of the developing situation. However, Iâm finding that all the hype and speculation (not to mention the death counts) in the media are really making me feel worse. I have made the decision to only listen to the 5pm government briefing and to stay away from news sites the rest of the time, for my own sanity. I have also decided to limit the time I spend on social media for a few reasons. I wanted to come off it entirely, but there is a lot of positive and inspirational content on there and useful ideas, plus it maintains a little bit of an illusion of normality and has given me some creative ideas. However, I donât want to lose my whole day to scrolling and I also donât want to fuel my pandemic panic, so Iâm limiting myself to half an hour per day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nTake Care Of Your Health\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNot just with washing your hands properly and regularly, and staying away from others, but also in general. You may manage to avoid Covid-19, but letâs face it, itâs going to be a pretty rubbish time to have to get medical attention for anything else. Do your part by making sure you exercise at home, cooking fresh and healthy meals to eat and using things like a mindfulness a
2pp to keep anxiety at bay. I think this crisis makes us all realise that our health is one of the most valuable assets we have, so take care of yours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI hope these may have helped in some small way. Iâm planning a post on my Pandemic Promises - the goals I am setting myself to cope with this time - and some on Shut In Style , where we get dressed up even if we canât get together.\u0026nbsp; In fact, Iâve started the #ShutInStyle hashtag on Instagram so we can share our lockdown looks. Itâs a scary time out there right now, so look after yourself and your loved ones and stay safe.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/704222198659589725\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/03\/how-do-we-stay-calm-through-pandemic.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/704222198659589725"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/704222198659589725"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/03\/how-do-we-stay-calm-through-pandemic.html","title":"How Do We Stay Calm Through A Pandemic?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-1011218295423327653"},"published":{"$t":"2020-03-12T12:26:00.005+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-03-12T12:37:54.857+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fashion"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"New In Primark Haul | Spring 2020"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGZDW6EbsENIjDigm_em5LAlLDj5MyyQOinGQI4G-wsEeeeDYslb9Wy7niE_9RsDREwSvhQrB7amDY2qJMTFKMnYc7rxL1VwRYwdGc_oWIS55HkGlzXdEJmbEE_2zfnrbcGkL4e47oSQw\/s1600\/20200312_114718.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1234\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGZDW6EbsENIjDigm_em5LAlLDj5MyyQOinGQI4G-wsEeeeDYslb9Wy7niE_9RsDREwSvhQrB7amDY2qJMTFKMnYc7rxL1VwRYwdGc_oWIS55HkGlzXdEJmbEE_2zfnrbcGkL4e47oSQw\/s1600\/20200312_114718.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe best fashion happens when you mix it up - high-end and high street,\u0026nbsp; vintage and new, minimal and out-there. It's these contrasts which create the tensions that make style interesting.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo even though there is a part of me thatâs focused on buying quality classics that will go the distance, I also like to add interest to my outfits with pieces which are a little more current. Primark remains a great place to experiment - the price points mean you can flirt with a trend without committing to it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEqually, I always find it a great place for staple basics - plain vest tops, tights and socks - that you need to restock on every so often.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI havenât been in there since last summer, when I picked up some holiday clothes for me and my daughter, but I was drawn in on a recent lunch break on a hunt for thermal tights to combat the sub-zero snow flurries of Storm Ciara - and I found some great pieces for my work wardrobe and homewares for our renovated master suite as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou canât really go wrong with a Primark haul - it's the ultimate in affordable style. Plus, we all know science has proven it's physically impossible to emerge with just one item...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh4emlD18PWm23efHCCsxzu9hbI9NBUN-CilmDtRhglhgE3eQtHz4WtqPSm8Gpm2DOjVyUnegZ7TapFX6TRurBp2F5l7LDetaFtO0C5JMiM8PoROoRfW_lc_A8S-R4WjfprZZ0AHQd7wNo\/s1600\/20200312_114814.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh4emlD18PWm23efHCCsxzu9hbI9NBUN-CilmDtRhglhgE3eQtHz4WtqPSm8Gpm2DOjVyUnegZ7TapFX6TRurBp2F5l7LDetaFtO0C5JMiM8PoROoRfW_lc_A8S-R4WjfprZZ0AHQd7wNo\/s640\/20200312_114814.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nLaser-cut invisible shoe liner socks | £2.50\u003Cbr \/\u003EâSupercosy tightsâ | £3.50\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOk, letâs get the boring basics out of the way first. They may not be exciting, but these staple pieces are a big part of the reason I love Primark.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nQuality seems to have come a long way since I first set foot in there as a teenager - as has the trend-led ethos -\u0026nbsp; and I do rely on it for basics. I generally go a couple of times a year specifically to stock up on plain vests, tights and s
2ocks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter a fairly mild winter, the temperature has suddenly dropped here during February, and my thermal tights are life on the chilly walk into the office or waiting around on a draughty train platform. I donât think I could convince myself to get out of bed without them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith a brushed fleece lining, they really do live up to their âSupercosyâ name and I grabbed another pair to add to my drawer, because I pretty much live in these until the late spring.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also picked up a three pack of foot socks. These days, I only really wear this type of sock , I find them comfortable and they donât show with trainers and even some flats. These ones have a laser-cut edge so they sit perfectly flat to your foot.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nOyster satin body | £12.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiis5iE3Lf7YC-Qyyb2y3uqz-XB_7YQCzSp1JtVklqp-hi5ecDGHarXkrLWeSSbGr9QxAu1SVZXhhKDOZ_vsH76vF7KAYWN2UnMe_pYL8C5LEkuxICHf4RZgTD3YBoBfeupa4C3jLjKtgs\/s1600\/20200312_114833.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1397\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiis5iE3Lf7YC-Qyyb2y3uqz-XB_7YQCzSp1JtVklqp-hi5ecDGHarXkrLWeSSbGr9QxAu1SVZXhhKDOZ_vsH76vF7KAYWN2UnMe_pYL8C5LEkuxICHf4RZgTD3YBoBfeupa4C3jLjKtgs\/s640\/20200312_114833.jpg\" width=\"558\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n
2I wouldnât normally show underwear on the blog, but this oyster satin body is just so damn pretty, I couldnât resist!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe colour and the styling are so delicate\u0026nbsp; -\u0026nbsp; I loved the mesh panels and satin banding gently defining the waist. Itâs definitely a vintage inspired look and I have to say the underwear was a lot more appealing back then.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe attention to detail is beautiful and I honestly think this looks so much more expensive than it was -\u0026nbsp; and thatâs exactly what keeps me coming back. In among everything else, there are always pieces on offer at Primark that donât âlook likeâ they belong there, and thatâs where you get the best bargains.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere were lots of people browsing the lingerie section clearly gearing up for Valentineâs Day when I went in!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nBurgundy dalmatian print shirt | £10.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRgSrS2V-YgSzIUFvR1k5jD0vz2AHbbh1Bsxu2qVEEn4vIjPeiiFoFsmKpGTb_NJpBnl5LW7iCPB7K2WOwTkjbic5oiB6esqqNJyCSwCTATHxPB7O9Yvv5bL6P7nS9ITbh2vcB4VB1t0A\/s1600\/20200312_115019.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1318\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjRgSrS2V-YgSzIUFvR1k5jD0vz2AHbbh1Bsxu2qVEEn4vIjPeiiFoFsmKpGTb_NJpBnl5LW7iCPB7K2WOwTkjbic5oiB6esqqNJyCSwCTATHxPB7O9Yvv5bL6P7nS9ITbh2vcB4VB1t0A\/s640\/20200312_115019.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSometimes youâll see a piece on social media from Primark that is really well done - and lately, it's seemed like everywhere I look I see a green dalmatian print midi dress styled up to look a million dollars.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, I had half an eye out for it on my trip in to store, but it must have flown off the shelves.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey did have this shirt in a similar print, which I snapped up. Burgundy is a colour I love, because it goes well with all the neutrals - especially camel and navy - which I tend to wear a lot at this time of year. Adding a splash of print creates interest.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis would go really well with a black leather pencil skirt or the navy silk trousers I got in my last style haul.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nFaux leather joggers | £15.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJal2UDEcSDpOIQU-U78YpDKtLMiTtMNoP2ZGcFJ0BpSeAv_EokNJmd-PXdsrgOdLYeZu_WtG4DOexQNJFgkd0fbA-EMOMws_Z5swgKDGp15kcJBv7gxJtZc5wfH4VWHfKdQK3H8zTSRU\/s1600\/20200312_114853.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1579\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJal2UDEcSDpOIQU-U78YpDKtLMiTtMNoP2ZGcFJ0BpSeAv_EokNJmd-PXdsrgOdLYeZu_WtG4DOexQNJFgkd0fbA-EMOMws_Z5swgKDGp15kcJBv7gxJtZc5wfH4VWHfKdQK3H8zTSRU\/s640\/20200312_114853.jpg\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâve been on the fence about the idea of leather joggers for a while. I absolutely love leather skirts and trousers, and theyâre a staple part of my wardrobe, so the idea of a new take on them was always going to appeal. But I wasnât sure whether it was an athleisure step too far for me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen I saw one of my real-life style icons - Elisabeth Rillat - rocking a Zara pair and the deal was done. I wanted some. I decided I preferred a tan pair so when these caught my eye it was straight in the basket!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI liked the broad woven drawstring and cuffed ankles on these. They will style up really well with a sporty bodysuit or a loose blouse, and Iâm excited to wear them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nTwisted fabric headband | £2.50\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQx2u5is40BDbnwtStmhqgzzT_nQ_jgkpJdEDnH64JCy0PyEHQY5z0ikg1CF86HRvhlL7nFMCLoIlqPOFiFC_XNv06CEktRK1JY1jTGZVUEv187out6QheeGqACarhs2iv9IdLEjSDETQ\/s1600\/20200312_114800.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQx2u5is40BDbnwtStmhqgzzT_nQ_jgkpJdEDnH64JCy0PyEHQY5z0ikg1CF86HRvhlL7nFMCLoIlqPOFiFC_XNv06CEktRK1JY1jTGZVUEv187out6QheeGqACarhs2iv9IdLEjSDETQ\/s640\/20200312_114800.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy love affair with headbands shows no sign of slowing down. I think it's become the new statement necklace in my eyes -\u0026nbsp; a go-to way of adding a little something extra to a basic outfit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI couldnât resist this one, with animal print fabric twisted around a black band. The neutral colour means it will go with most things. I can imagine styling this with leather trousers, a plain white tee, a long c
2amel coat and trainers as a classic weekend look, or it would work with a black sweater dress and boots.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nDraped satin shirt\u0026nbsp; - nude and black | £10.00 each\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJfiiDLiQlk19ejxRgDJ6IhzR1J3v1xcDks9stG1VRWKtS6nliMMYPYQaEYDa5g9LouYwQnrJVwUowUkmoDHcGj2ooF8LF5UzE7eN0_1nn3qhAi5ZlTkg3njRS7x90ac-mrG_-5BQco_U\/s1600\/20200312_114954.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1279\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJfiiDLiQlk19ejxRgDJ6IhzR1J3v1xcDks9stG1VRWKtS6nliMMYPYQaEYDa5g9LouYwQnrJVwUowUkmoDHcGj2ooF8LF5UzE7eN0_1nn3qhAi5ZlTkg3njRS7x90ac-mrG_-5BQco_U\/s640\/20200312_114954.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou know what they say - when you see something you really like, buy it in every colour! One niche category that Primark seems to excel in is draped blouses in chiffon or satin. I love them because they are so easy to wear - they pair beautifully with jeans at the weekend or tailored trousers and skirts in the office.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn the winter I layer a very thin long-sleeved thermal t-shirt under to make them warmer, or they look great as a going out for dinner outfit with a hint of lace bralette peeking out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI find them very versatile and quite elegant, so I snapped up this soft nude colour and also one in black -\u0026nbsp; which would look amazing with a mini and biker boots or with a midi skirt and mules.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nOrganic cotton t shirt dress with puffball skirt | £15.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjaUMKDIsY0ARGxMBkJ4q4FDBGCH_WyPbd-lv6FM5BPdW3fLyhI2roAcHyN8hiirXn-IXxYf007dKFm5zefpMW51HN2RE0VbeTN66WIUZBUliQhGU8Kxo4FX5ml1tWfIdupz1yF5VLw3is\/s1600\/20200312_115037.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1498\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjaUMKDIsY0ARGxMBkJ4q4FDBGCH_WyPbd-lv6FM5BPdW3fLyhI2roAcHyN8hiirXn-IXxYf007dKFm5zefpMW51HN2RE0VbeTN66WIUZBUliQhGU8Kxo4FX5ml1tWfIdupz1yF5VLw3is\/s640\/20200312_115037.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSometimes you find a piece that is so unique that it really looks more expensive and design-led than you might expect from this store - although it does get nicknamed Primarni for that reason! I couldnât resist this dress.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor a start, it's black, which is always my go-to colour. And I loved the contrast of the swishy, taffeta puffball skirt with the black jersey t-shirt upper half.\u0026nbsp; I just bought a very similar oversized black taffeta dress from Zara, for a lot more money and I think I prefer this version!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nItâs very glam grunge, and will look amazing styled with a leather jacket and my failsafe collection of ankle boots - or with flat sandals in the summer. Such a great find - it's things like this which always draw me back.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nTrio Lash Extensions | £1.00 each\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiP84GPuI6BtFxChhyvjU41AMMYGBAqgLV7WfPxlfNnTb-hgUMDR7zNBaEWII2PBaJhzvMAjPYMt6YOFrluwW69dZjg3jTzpytfZ91Oh1zZFoqeQbcPchFPhyphenhyphendUOc2r_Gy6Xl_OlqSUBKM\/s1600\/20200312_114744.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiP84GPuI6BtFxChhyvjU41AMMYGBAqgLV7WfPxlfNnTb-hgUMDR7zNBaEWII2PBaJhzvMAjPYMt6YOFrluwW69dZjg3jTzpytfZ91Oh1zZFoqeQbcPchFPhyphenhyphendUOc2r_Gy6Xl_OlqSUBKM\/s640\/20200312_114744.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSince having kids, I've had much less time for salon visits, and I've taught myself to do a few things at home, like lash extensions. I can't be without my flutter power, and lash extensions make a huge difference to how polished I feel and how quickly I can get ready in the morning.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHaving started off doing individual ones, I moved onto to trio lashes, which are so fast and easy to use. They give a much more natural appearance than strip lashes and are actually easier to apply. With these, I can do my lash extensions in under five minutes and they last for a couple of weeks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was using set
2s of trio extensions from Ardell which are usually around £6.00 a box, until I discovered these. The're soft and fluffy but just £1.00, and each pack does me a couple of sets of lashes plus some spares (I use five of the trio lashes on each eye every time).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen Primark launched these a while ago I was over the moon, but they stopped doing them for a while. Now they're back I've made sure to stock up! They come in Short, Medium and Long length options so you can choose what you like or mix and match for a gradient effect, but I just use Medium to save time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI use them with a professional semi-permanent lash glue rather than what's included in the pack, but I'm sure that would be fine if you just wanted to use them for a night out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nMirrored brass trays | £10.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirdVSkj_bC3DfTlAcESgq22IUTFajGzUPm_HF0z7brucgqfwj7cSrUoTx2bneHS-wU009Tdi-A3k7lbXK38desjyWUTrjfRf3tYHw6A9uHaKLMLRlXSpAmKI-mtRsLP-H1dzS43V45o1c\/s1600\/20200312_114731.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirdVSkj_bC3DfTlAcESgq22IUTFajGzUPm_HF0z7brucgqfwj7cSrUoTx2bneHS-wU009Tdi-A3k7lbXK38desjyWUTrjfRf3tYHw6A9uHaKLMLRlXSpAmKI-mtRsLP-H1dzS43V45o1c\/s640\/20200312_114731.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs we are currently knee-deep in renovations at No.80, Iâm always on the lookout for stylish homewares, so of course I had to have a look at the current Primark offering while I was there, and I found a couple of absolute gems.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI adore these brass edged mirrored trinket trays, and I paid £20.00 for one a couple of months ago at Oliver Bonas. I couldnât believe Primark were selling a set of two for £10! My plan is to use these in our new master suite to organise products in the bathroom.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey just add such a great finishing touch to a room and they really tie in with the mix of contemporary and heritage style that weâre going for in the house.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nPale pink plant pot on stand | £6.00\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiW67UCNvVW1DIakMtGCSmkjSDALKisyDuyNgBDeRq0f7nwBIub1gywFg0bETx9kM9mG-rV1Keh4ZEKz87_Xj6Ej1tx1dEOnBo8iPgnHUwIb6E_AM7MFK6LgISm0d8j6bcOPUK3pHzWZDQ\/s1600\/20200312_114653.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiW67UCNvVW1DIakMtGCSmkjSDALKisyDuyNgBDeRq0f7nwBIub1gywFg0bETx9kM9mG-rV1Keh4ZEKz87_Xj6Ej1tx1dEOnBo8iPgnHUwIb6E_AM7MFK6LgISm0d8j6bcOPUK3pHzWZDQ\/s640\/20200312_114653.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe last item I picked up was this cute little plant pot. Iâm looking to add some greenery to our new bedroom, and I love the style of these planters that come with a little stand.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe walls in our room are deep navy blue, and weâve paired it with blush pink accents, so when I saw this pale pink pot it was too perfect to leave. I love the contrast of the two shades and this will look amazing with a sculptural plant in it to add some life to the bedroom.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESo those were my latest finds in Primark - have you been in lately? What have you found?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/1011218295423327653\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/03\/new-in-primark-haul-spring-2020.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1011218295423327653"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/1011218295423327653"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/03\/new-in-primark-haul-spring-2020.html","title":"New In Primark Haul | Spring 2020"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGZDW6EbsENIjDigm_em5LAlLDj5MyyQOinGQI4G-wsEeeeDYslb9Wy7niE_9RsDREwSvhQrB7amDY2qJMTFKMnYc7rxL1VwRYwdGc_oWIS55HkGlzXdEJmbEE_2zfnrbcGkL4e47oSQw\/s72-c\/20200312_114718.jpg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-5471066165198506905"},"published":{"$t":"2020-02-25T11:50:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-03-12T10:37:43.461+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"house"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"interiors"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Four Months In | Designing Our Kitchen And Family Room Extension So Far"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhL5IEcgVzAkC6R5_06qIqRRKbCbDkXR6UxGxZ5l_lDXVmxmFB5JXX3_CFbnCJV4iDzD0WICKOPcPVfcIK9FGPkWUURgmMWHWe12SkIhmjwzlNEFijLPmQY94kM-dU6KGwVKQ-OZvbEi_s\/s1600\/temza-moodboards.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"641\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhL5IEcgVzAkC6R5_06qIqRRKbCbDkXR6UxGxZ5l_lDXVmxmFB5JXX3_CFbnCJV4iDzD0WICKOPcPVfcIK9FGPkWUURgmMWHWe12SkIhmjwzlNEFijLPmQY94kM-dU6KGwVKQ-OZvbEi_s\/s1600\/temza-moodboards.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nComing at you from the middle of a cloud of dust and chaos, we are now only a few weeks away from completing building work on our new open-plan kitchen and family room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nItâs the next major development on the 1900s Victorian house that weâve been slowly turning from three unloved bedsit flats into a home we can be proud of.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nItâs been an exhausting few months of living in a building site and saving as hard as we can to pay for all the work - as itâs hot on the heels of our development of the top floor of the house into a master suite (I canât wait to do the reveal on that, but it just needs a few more detailsâ¦)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nOur Victorian Home Extension Ideasâ¦\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn this post, I want to share some inspiration for the new social space in the house and our plans. If youâre planning to add a new kitchen or an extension to a period home, I hope it might spark some ideas for you too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRenovating a home can be a messy, long, problematic process that challenges your sanity at times,\u0026nbsp; but weâre finally getting to the point where we can see the light at the end of the tunnel here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nHow The Room Looked Before\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh31sSNWHQQo532l1vftffD5FwjSTDaCbeHym94QtPEcBBUaVzXYHCcYrp9yedOH9hK5KHy_Dm8-HVyFhGnVxMyBOi68DV9-JIhzj5QLxW-2JcGgpRX2CMXf-FOv_abbppW16xP_vgnOPc\/s1600\/b87c0871d8a8e3ac9f4d9689be8fba68468c408f.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"768\" data-original-width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh31sSNWHQQo532l1vftffD5FwjSTDaCbeHym94QtPEcBBUaVzXYHCcYrp9yedOH9hK5KHy_Dm8-HVyFhGnVxMyBOi68DV9-JIhzj5QLxW-2JcGgpRX2CMXf-FOv_abbppW16xP_vgnOPc\/s640\/b87c0871d8a8e3ac9f4d9689be8fba68468c408f.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiFt_QpCzBINHxmWeF9A8lmWANaMhD9za_gCPBqnuZJR2LFu3oHnmZY_chus9mxVDOXmnR5PTlF3JrgV3fMnA0V-B4UI9-6oRKVRKPhYUiwLUR2VDSN-Aaj4xubgaqIwJqDv81YkZhYaJg\/s1600\/4dcee0ee79c3c8fde6f78c5092c959690895f93c.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"768\" data-original-width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiFt_QpCzBINHxmWeF9A8lmWANaMhD9za_gCPBqnuZJR2LFu3oHnmZY_chus9mxVDOXmnR5PTlF3JrgV3fMnA0V-B4UI9-6oRKVRKPhYUiwLUR2VDSN-Aaj4xubgaqIwJqDv81YkZhYaJg\/s640\/4dcee0ee79c3c8fde6f78c5092c959690895f93c.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgeEJdYOvxNUR1TOftPwPr2Iapc9mYrCPuMUCDFhmTcoWeqfLPI43czz4hY6ClGtPfVHfUBfBAt-EE5BDUuEJzOoN3kKajHqzAJ9RN7DdU1iMbk3b_Z9m5b_eJVKRUSrxDncXNBFBK4UH8\/s1600\/8e040a7ad299d668592c7dcf2bb425ae61d4244e.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"768\" data-original-width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgeEJdYOvxNUR1TOftPwPr2Iapc9mYrCPuMUCDFhmTcoWeqfLPI43czz4hY6ClGtPfVHfUBfBAt-EE5BDUuEJzOoN3kKajHqzAJ9RN7DdU1iMbk3b_Z9m5b_eJVKRUSrxDncXNBFBK4UH8\/s640\/8e040a7ad299d668592c7dcf2bb425ae61d4244e.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUnfortunately, the only âbeforeâ shots I have of the old kitchen are pretty low-quality, but that might be fitting seeing as that phrase also perfectly describes the kitchen itself!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs the property was previously rented to students, the landlord had done everything as cheaply as possible. The kitchen was a great size, but with tired blond wood units, yellow-ish walls, scratched black worktops, cheap appliances and scuffed lino on the floor it wasnât going to win any prizes for beauty.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMr A-F and I both love cooking, so we knew we wanted to tackle the kitchen from the moment we moved in, back in November 2014. The trouble was, we also knew that we wanted to extend the house to add a living area with doors out to the garden, so we held off until we could afford to get that done at the same time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere was an absolutely beautiful (definitely sarcasm) pebbledash garage on a patch of hard standing immediately behind the house.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis was useful for storage, but useless for anything else - as both our house and the neighbourâs house had been extended slightly to the side before we moved in, you wouldnât have been able to get a car down there. It also obstructed the view down the garden, which backs onto a waterway.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe great thing was, taking down the garage and clearing out this area meant that we could extend the house without losing much of the garden.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow, the area is finally getting the major overhaul it deserves.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nWhat Weâve Done So Far\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhU2ZP4_g378zxzFMCKE4fk-ANcewyjBZ_miB7csM8_-mMX59DLqdvSXELTeVhZvcLdqVOu4u5rMi4pTcJLhTuTwoXaipdZX3CLnUMbeZb39OKwgCbOoLqKNvNfszlto7p8PZ2-EVmkJi4\/s1600\/83592853_10157645715685630_9089042648295014400_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhU2ZP4_g378zxzFMCKE4fk-ANcewyjBZ_miB7csM8_-mMX59DLqdvSXELTeVhZvcLdqVOu4u5rMi4pTcJLhTuTwoXaipdZX3CLnUMbeZb39OKwgCbOoLqKNvNfszlto7p8PZ2-EVmkJi4\/s640\/83592853_10157645715685630_9089042648295014400_n.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEibwMzc3
2UKmNmdhfVHvGFAfj_m0o_1CNHGneusVEfT8lPWdKS8Td_3wKHpNare3zOd7yQSNIxyzLzPibCyhzUfQgaDXPKANNOkt_Qjai161OII9Pt-WFY2WlTFT0CoD872A06SExK_5yJw\/s1600\/83348871_10157645716725630_6069257322935353344_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEibwMzc3UKmNmdhfVHvGFAfj_m0o_1CNHGneusVEfT8lPWdKS8Td_3wKHpNare3zOd7yQSNIxyzLzPibCyhzUfQgaDXPKANNOkt_Qjai161OII9Pt-WFY2WlTFT0CoD872A06SExK_5yJw\/s640\/83348871_10157645716725630_6069257322935353344_n.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaR0mvs6SDw8h9gQZN3bDgO3jFUEPhxlDGq0imdgwZ_4i9x_VUnRm7cH50X7n67NUCOV6jrNVcBhrce0FJXrD_OfWpoySTU55c_k76GLgVaYPK5nv5os_mmpZyuut6nOQJeSrs4UrQUok\/s1600\/84388982_10162993896505858_2115486347803230208_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaR0mvs6SDw8h9gQZN3bDgO3jFUEPhxlDGq0imdgwZ_4i9x_VUnRm7cH50X7n67NUCOV6jrNVcBhrce0FJXrD_OfWpoySTU55c_k76GLgVaYPK5nv5os_mmpZyuut6nOQJeSrs4UrQUok\/s640\/84388982_10162993896505858_2115486347803230208_n.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgV67izmU1iXpBVmW_azZUBeMNob09CSXo-ovra3hdft3axRzBTuN_dkiP8jrydTIFakbk5HNUPtCzWfIDRwpzllVrgN-m8rkj10-Uvn_8_u1psQuhU28B6KphRw559X4qmdqh7F2jdSlU\/s1600\/20200225_113820.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1057\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgV67izmU1iXpBVmW_azZUBeMNob09CSXo-ovra3hdft3axRzBTuN_dkiP8jrydTIFakbk5HNUPtCzWfIDRwpzllVrgN-m8rkj10-Uvn_8_u1psQuhU28B6KphRw559X4qmdqh7F2jdSlU\/s640\/20200225_113820.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjH7VccEliTnKQ3GLj6i3WDlzml0RD51NQ9BlemddFpkBWz5Wx8gR7bIlYVwyZUOmEZdI1Te3jk_oudixMpxWsEoSC4d40x02fuXChDND8srXfoca8Xwvsw1bpfTMIN0usqqkobLI575ec\/s1600\/83412229_10157645715135630_1993442348121456640_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"720\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjH7VccEliTnKQ3GLj6i3WDlzml0RD51NQ9BlemddFpkBWz5Wx8gR7bIlYVwyZUOmEZdI1Te3jk_oudixMpxWsEoSC4d40x02fuXChDND8srXfoca8Xwvsw1bpfTMIN0usqqkobLI575ec\/s640\/83412229_10157645715135630_1993442348121456640_n.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAt the end of 2018, we decided to build a large extension to the rear of the property, working jointly with our neighbours in the semi-detached property. This process was a little less straightforward than we would have liked.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere were a number of technical issues with the houses which we didnât foresee. This meant we had to go through the process of applying for planning permission several times, as the designs for the extension kept getting rejected.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt also meant we had to make a number of changes to the original design in order to get it through. Everything was more complex because the plans for both extensions were submitted as one - so any problems with either and the whole thing had to be redone.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe site of our houses posed some issues. They sit on a bend in the road, so the gardens are at right angles to the houses rather than straight back. There is also a waterway bordering the end of the gardens, and a significant level change between the front of the houses and the back.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn all, it took us around seven months to get an approved layout and then we had to wait a further few months until the builder we had chosen became available again. Work didnât start until September 2019.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAt the same time, we had decided to redevelop the existing third floor of the house into a master suite so that work was carried out first.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFinally, just before Christmas 2019, the bricklayers came on site to do the foundations and begin constructing the shell of the extension. In the meantime we had gotten rid of the freestanding garage that used to be at the back of the house - we actually managed to sell it on eBay, and the winning bidder came and dismantled it too!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor a while, it wasnât too bad for us as the building work on the new shell took place outside of the old patio doors of the kitchen, so we were insulated from the worst of the dust, noise and mess.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nProgress came in fits and starts and the builders worked through freezing conditions and the worst of the storms at the start of 2020. The timber frame of the double-aspect roof went on, and the steels to support the building went in.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe flooring area was constructed
2in a timber frame and filled in with insulation panels to help keep temperatures regulated and make the house more energy-efficient, and the new part of the building was plasterboarded. Then the party wall between our house and next door was built back up.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAbout two weeks ago, the build was ready for an important milestone - the knock-through from the old part of the house to the new. A temporary plywood wall was put up about two-thirds of the way down the existing kitchen to shield the rest of the house from this, which is the messiest stage of the works.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjt2lh1aT25NUbXAvzMKNeCRch_1aa27AWaS_R9U6XPw69ASOTmsXFwlMwtxCv7MNUQQIZ-F4DLQnSaxDum1tvrMhBbN3aORuRC1idLLXQwJUrheep1oolH08T-DX9SzNe_IDcMnXpJQtk\/s1600\/20200225_113745.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1069\" data-original-width=\"1046\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjt2lh1aT25NUbXAvzMKNeCRch_1aa27AWaS_R9U6XPw69ASOTmsXFwlMwtxCv7MNUQQIZ-F4DLQnSaxDum1tvrMhBbN3aORuRC1idLLXQwJUrheep1oolH08T-DX9SzNe_IDcMnXpJQtk\/s640\/20200225_113745.jpg\" width=\"626\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhFcZPRkDcuCw_kAuvnGVtjlHnyeshh38dM6IKuh6-nbO44H_8decqOq86pa21HzSWRULij4s8Ymk8T7pHj232XbKOlS25mgNIk37c_fa3wOWi1GVVb9U6WuU089v9iUIR5-2mhktwvk18\/s1600\/20200225_113216.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1092\" data-original-width=\"1045\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhFcZPRkDcuCw_kAuvnGVtjlHnyeshh38dM6IKuh6-nbO44H_8decqOq86pa21HzSWRULij4s8Ymk8T7pHj232XbKOlS25mgNIk37c_fa3wOWi1GVVb9U6WuU089v9iUIR5-2mhktwvk18\/s640\/20200225_113216.jpg\" width=\"612\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgaIrVCkOqbt9iaWTS5r38CQVLQRwy4P5NW5LwvxhbnXtWcato2UjsGnwKfgLOVHfJXDnTRKagrNcXkB86Xfr0kSt7eks7_WU33ZIqjIYCaifoVqsRdenuX_-c-cM6kqSQO3mrB4fechwA\/s1600\/20200225_113811.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1060\" data-original-width=\"1060\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgaIrVCkOqbt9iaWTS5r38CQVLQRwy4P5NW5LwvxhbnXtWcato2UjsGnwKfgLOVHfJXDnTRKagrNcXkB86Xfr0kSt7eks7_WU33ZIqjIYCaifoVqsRdenuX_-c-cM6kqSQO3mrB4fechwA\/s640\/20200225_113811.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_Kl7Ow1p9LNp_uwmaMaI1R6cG7WUzunjbNMEtjl8rt_jTrcK407lyTa9EWrfbM9SsYJBOTvoqoJvVeCTEVbFlWe613oWTbvqtVT0ohyhGE0smsbdCZItG9o-wM7R3zV_QwbCXcWyVgno\/s1600\/20200225_113723.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1085\" data-original-width=\"1056\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_Kl7Ow1p9LNp_uwmaMaI1R6cG7WUzunjbNMEtjl8rt_jTrcK407lyTa9EWrfbM9SsYJBOTvoqoJvVeCTEVbFlWe613oWTbvqtVT0ohyhGE0smsbdCZItG9o-wM7R3zV_QwbCXcWyVgno\/s640\/20200225_113723.jpg\" width=\"622\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen the wall came down, it was a jaw-dropping moment. It was the first time we could really appreciate what the new space would be like.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâd had some concerns about the shape of the design and whether it was going to look too narrow, but when I saw it together I really loved it. There are some very quirky angles going on that make the space unique and suit its historic character.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSince then, construction has begun on the framing for internal walls. Weâve opted to create a new utility room and downstairs toilet. This will allow us to remove the toilet that is currently under the stairs and give us back access to the propertyâs large cellar - possibly another future project, if we arenât too put off by this one!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter working our way round lots of kitchen suppliers, we found 'the one' at Howdens, who helped us to look at the space a little differently from how
2it was initially laid out in the architectural plans.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey found a new flow for the kitchen by removing a peninsular half way across the room and replacing it with an island, integrated appliances, shaker-style units and a layout geared around being sociable and family-friendly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nKitchen And Family Room Ideas For A Victorian House Extension\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEigQ1pLKrINFmtv7U5Auj9rRyvkVVzaMLdSGPKFlbrj4nxWYzorm0WZ5xQW4r-3l4N8a0V4LA5B2129t0vMAu75w7gz4VjQoLVrXX4zYhGFDTVr4KX3DM2Aasj97h4PtUh8HttflWWQPHE\/s1600\/Extension+mood+board+-+kitchen+%25281%2529.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEigQ1pLKrINFmtv7U5Auj9rRyvkVVzaMLdSGPKFlbrj4nxWYzorm0WZ5xQW4r-3l4N8a0V4LA5B2129t0vMAu75w7gz4VjQoLVrXX4zYhGFDTVr4KX3DM2Aasj97h4PtUh8HttflWWQPHE\/s640\/Extension+mood+board+-+kitchen+%25281%2529.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhE1vOW63BZl2DzbHIKkPXYfFSnA6HxqGdMsDZAheQUnjajrrQPawF4wHLNZBTJZXRcZs6he6nyfxRzUrrEv14kCkyHNbfKLQ1Nxxd3zJMqRrDIqITsTjKHrUNa2kX2NIq6gepkvk756oQ\/s1600\/Extension+mood+board+-+family+room+%25282%2529.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhE1vOW63BZl2DzbHIKkPXYfFSnA6HxqGdMsDZAheQUnjajrrQPawF4wHLNZBTJZXRcZs6he6nyfxRzUrrEv14kCkyHNbfKLQ1Nxxd3zJMqRrDIqITsTjKHrUNa2kX2NIq6gepkvk756oQ\/s640\/Extension+mood+board+-+family+room+%25282%2529.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow weâre only a few weeks away from the finish date, and weâre in the process of choosing the nicer bits, like the kitchen and the furnishings.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe new space will be the heart of the home - somewhere for the family to spend time together and to entertain our friends. We want something which is stylish but also functional, and achieves a design-led approach while still being suitable for two small children.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn terms of the styling, we like choices which nod to the heritage of the house while also adding a modern element (Mr A-F has helpfully dubbed this ethos âmeritageâ - you heard it here first!).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLetâs start with the basics, the walls, flooring and windows.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe design of the new space features a wall of bi-fold doors with a glazed apex to the gable roof, which will eventually open out onto a decking area and the garden beyond.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese have come from Fab \u0026amp; Fix and are finished in dark anthracite grey, with spotlights embedded into the roof overhang.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn contrast to the dramatic colours used in the master suite, we wanted to keep the walls in here plain and neutral. This is to maximise the light, as there are no windows at the side, only two skylights above.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBecause the construction itself is quite quirky, with a split level roof and angled walls, it's interesting enough without lots of colour. Opting for soft neutral tones also makes the space feel restful.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the flooring, weâve made a choice that I wasnât expecting - to go with a hard wearing laminate.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy mental impression of laminate flooring wasnât very positive before starting this build - I had images of cheap looking 80âs lino in my head! But this choice was driven by a number of factors.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst of all, we need something very durable. Because the room opens directly onto the garden, and there will be kids running in and out, it needed to be able to withstand knocks, scrapes and dirt.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSecondly, we made the decision to go with underfloor heating. Weâre using a system called Wundatherm which is a thin web which sits on top of the flooring rather than a pipe system that needs to be dug into it. Underfloor heating systems canât be used with solid wood flooring, so that was ruled out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen we went to look at modern laminate flooring options, we were so surprised. There are some great quality finishes out there that you could never tell apart from the real thing. We choose this Heanor design in a light oak Hungarian point effect, which we sourced oursleves from B\u0026amp;
2Q.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCM3YCu2sU8WL7T7cMRxFkrN5And4mCR2cF6xQEQAUBdMBwM5tY3wT7327ICblCVuJ-J8-guFwaGhbPF05EBCG2Jq88DS50MqoJSFor-ntbM_b6Wm8gb73mnxGMur2RHWDDn8NNWitrys\/s1600\/unnamed.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"341\" data-original-width=\"512\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCM3YCu2sU8WL7T7cMRxFkrN5And4mCR2cF6xQEQAUBdMBwM5tY3wT7327ICblCVuJ-J8-guFwaGhbPF05EBCG2Jq88DS50MqoJSFor-ntbM_b6Wm8gb73mnxGMur2RHWDDn8NNWitrys\/s640\/unnamed.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEje4Qq3Z38IYjW7Fuyc8Gck62u8_niRLXBKWK2w67YSXC-1Zy3OwhA_q3rc2YUnnNK_hD-pcEdmmbca-cgmrO9vEHDtUhA63NRsuo8kxunV7Xe7TjAO52Usp2CdhTWdEotSxLQ6HCoDna0\/s1600\/tiles.webp\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"380\" data-original-width=\"380\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEje4Qq3Z38IYjW7Fuyc8Gck62u8_niRLXBKWK2w67YSXC-1Zy3OwhA_q3rc2YUnnNK_hD-pcEdmmbca-cgmrO9vEHDtUhA63NRsuo8kxunV7Xe7TjAO52Usp2CdhTWdEotSxLQ6HCoDna0\/s640\/tiles.webp\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt has a grained finish which makes it pretty hard to tell apart from solid wood, and a 15 year quality guarantee. The panels come in a chevron design, which gives the effect of an old-fashioned parquet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe wanted to use the same flooring throughout the kitchen and family room area to give it a unified appearance and emphasise the space. In the enclosed utility room and toilet, weâve opted for these Hydrolic porcelain floor tiles in this 3d pattern of blues, creams and greys, also from B\u0026amp;Q. As itâs a smaller, plainer area, I wanted to add some fun and a point of difference.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nThe Lighting\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhen it comes to designing the right lighting scheme for a new space, it's all about ambience and functionality. We have opted for a mixture of zoned lighting to define different areas of the space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe kitchen and utility room will have LED spots which provide bright, clean task lighting to help you get stuff done. Weâve also added LED spots to the roof overhang, as well as a downlighter lamp, which will bring light to the decking area.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe kitchen cabinets will feature undermounted concealed strip lighting so that area can be illuminated at a low level when we arenât using it for cooking. The space will also feature two statement pendant lights to add character and interest.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPc89Cqxh1yD46at6IL_9OApkxSD5fiEKntWhdGlSn507qbKjJ4M1je7lsi35aJNsNVXZwXl6r8IuSN-kERIAK6dj4p8mDVCA92gPwcsvVmeAsKl84jwUvnkwHVgbs3DZx2IWzjFvUgpg\/s1600\/9af7681d9c5463670b7b6f70c5134bb4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"960\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPc89Cqxh1yD46at6IL_9OApkxSD5fiEKntWhdGlSn507qbKjJ4M1je7lsi35aJNsNVXZwXl6r8IuSN-kERIAK6dj4p8mDVCA92gPwcsvVmeAsKl84jwUvnkwHVgbs3DZx2IWzjFvUgpg\/s640\/9af7681d9c5463670b7b6f70c5134bb4.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj3mO4NbvnLt2nErIW6tUDv_6MYEIe6SyNI_ErpVEdtVXvrCfxkbwi3-wnHhVZh2yh7xFOXx5F1yKJ7i4Y4PsttpfQPBpwMF_SeK3Ofe4OQwSkXcMRVviC4UgK0SwS_Zfxle9mBNNuGS_M\/s1600\/4071337_m.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"280\" data-original-width=\"187\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj3mO4NbvnLt2nErIW6tUDv_6MYEIe6SyNI_ErpVEdtVXvrCfxkbwi3-wnHhVZh2yh7xFOXx5F1yKJ7i4Y4PsttpfQPBpwMF_SeK3Ofe4OQwSkXcMRVviC4UgK0SwS_Zfxle9mBNNuGS_M\/s640\/4071337_m.jpg\" width=\"427\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWeâve bought this large brass sputnik light from Laura Ashley for the family room area, and this Morentz brass and frosted glass pendant light from My Furniture which will go over the kitchen island to really define those spaces.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâm also planning on adding in a couple of lamps - one floor standing and one on the sideboard so that the family room area can be really cosy and intimate if weâre having friends round or cuddling up to watch a film.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nThe Kitchen\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nChoosing a new kitchen is a big project on it's own, and we put a lot of time and research into finding the right one for our home. Iâm planning a separate post going into detail about the specifics of the kitchen design, but broadly speaking, we knew we didnât want to go ultra-modern as the age of the house is something we really love about it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjq5OOSHv6v2kof3q6Kb61SIxHmwmDmTLs8DZKq9Y8aRISAuVM8B4Q6db1MYUBLZoYd54npSnASXhSeJAbJphCYkxNQsBVLe1524yYqAUcpMsJZgRFOcJbv1xu-LObpSiuq08DgHRIMEko\/s1600\/lewes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"650\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjq5OOSHv6v2kof3q6Kb61SIxHmwmDmTLs8DZKq9Y8aRISAuVM8B4Q6db1MYUBLZoYd54npSnASXhSeJAbJphCYkxNQsBVLe1524yYqAUcpMsJZgRFOcJbv1xu-LObpSiuq08DgHRIMEko\/s640\/lewes.jpg\" width=\"590\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe cycled through lots of design options and suppliers before settling on the 'Lewes' design in Slate Grey from Howdens. We loved that it was a traditional shaker style but with a slim border on the units that made it look more contemporary than others.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe chose slim rectangular brass handles and a brass mixer tap to match, and paired this with solid white quartz worktops that we sourced from Granite Earth. We opted for all the appli
2ances to be integrated to give a more seamless look, and we're bought a Rangemaster Nexus SE and matching flat cooker hood from Appliance City to handle the cooking.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn the utility room, we have gone for more cost-effective handleless âClerkenwellâ units, also from Howdens, and a cheaper white glass worktop to save on costs. I also sourced this 'Harbour Clarity' chestnut wood sink unit from Drench, and a modern 'Voss' close coupled toilet from Better Bathrooms.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI would like to add 'Victoria Ghost' perspex bar stools from FusionLiving, as I love the mix of the traditional shape with the modern clear finish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe need an extendable dining table so that we can seat lots of friends, so I've been looking at tables and chairs from Made.com, but I haven't chosen one yet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nThe Finishing Touches\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWith the windows, lighting scheme, flooring and walls taken care of, it's becoming time to think of the finer details that will really bring the scheme together.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâm determined to source a big piece of art to go on the huge expanse of wall we have. In an ideal world I would like to give a local artist a commission to do it - we live in a wonderful neighbourhood that is quite artsy and creative, so Iâm sure it can be done.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn the meantime, I'm planning to put together a gallery wall section featuring an eclectic selection of prints. I like the concept of grouping together different images which appeal to me or have some meaning in our lives. The prints are from Etsy, Belle Et Boudoir, Penguin and Desenio and are all either monochrome or featuring a touch of pink.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also want to include some of the stunning 'Nuvolette' wallpaper design from Cole \u0026amp; Son, whose prints we absolutely adore.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese are all chosen to contrast with the teal blue velvet sofa we'd like, which is the 'Aberdeen' model from VidaXL, where we have also sourced the vanity unit for our master suite from. I knew that I wanted a large corner sofa with an ottoman, as we werenât planning on including a coffee table.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI liked the tufting detail on this one, which is a nod to vintage styling that works to tie together the heritage and the modern elements in the room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe other hero of the room has to be this stunning âZiggyâ sideboard from Swoon Editions. I love the starburst pattern and the beautiful brass finish. This will look amazing dressed with some slim vases.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglXL9T-60N8601fMn3ztVlm2CGWei-UUHqhaSIE6fqra_dLie8d1JfGkqMNiAE_cJZ7gnnpv-qUbFxEZQVNXWmdSCn8lgACs2ZLKOA9lBTKb7kGrIyTW3JuU0mXFxt3bZGY9cLKhPT0Uw\/s1600\/swoon.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"803\" data-original-width=\"620\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglXL9T-60N8601fMn3ztVlm2CGWei-UUHqhaSIE6fqra_dLie8d1JfGkqMNiAE_cJZ7gnnpv-qUbFxEZQVNXWmdSCn8lgACs2ZLKOA9lBTKb7kGrIyTW3JuU0mXFxt3bZGY9cLKhPT0Uw\/s640\/swoon.jpeg\" width=\"494\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenRLb4zqPs4wESFWuL6k4I3XNl2fuMZqe73vvLWbuV-IgLtU5vXn_xMIRJ3QgNx9fhNVO2L1Ozbz9zUb74tCZcEqRHNAdTtRv46_p0Bx_r0IhJYq9jOdGjV1vVgpeLKfL8gtBgwJAWPA\/s1600\/undef_src_s
2a_picid_752503_x_1800_type_whitesh_image.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenRLb4zqPs4wESFWuL6k4I3XNl2fuMZqe73vvLWbuV-IgLtU5vXn_xMIRJ3QgNx9fhNVO2L1Ozbz9zUb74tCZcEqRHNAdTtRv46_p0Bx_r0IhJYq9jOdGjV1vVgpeLKfL8gtBgwJAWPA\/s400\/undef_src_sa_picid_752503_x_1800_type_whitesh_image.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgRdwZIS3lusaMbfmJ0CpeGnbsZGISZWTkFGKtIWbGueeWiYmlM-gjG_k3E_D3qrSno7QJuzcSqFnPc3tiJqbb_N0wqlhsOzOnZwE2zkPRqSY2R5HPVnyJ3mniijbELcm8b0QEKFjv7md0\/s1600\/2111016763459.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgRdwZIS3lusaMbfmJ0CpeGnbsZGISZWTkFGKtIWbGueeWiYmlM-gjG_k3E_D3qrSno7QJuzcSqFnPc3tiJqbb_N0wqlhsOzOnZwE2zkPRqSY2R5HPVnyJ3mniijbELcm8b0QEKFjv7md0\/s400\/2111016763459.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also adore the crockery and cushions from Fornasetti with the faces printed on, so I'm hoping to include some of those.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFinally, a beautiful modern tripod lamp, some planters with metal hairpin legs and some geometric patterned cushions are also in my sights!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe're in a weird position where things are really happening and yet the end result feels so far off. The last of our old kitchen units went the other day - we'd been lucky enough to keep a small section of them including the sink and oven, as they were sited where the new utility room will be - so now we have nowhere to cook and everything from the kitchen decanted into the dining room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's really crunch time, but all we can do is keep reminding ourselves that in a few more weeks, we'll hopefully have our dream kitchen.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSee you on the other side!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/5471066165198506905\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/02\/four-months-in-designing-our-kitchen.html#comment-form","title":"20 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5471066165198506905"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5471066165198506905"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/02\/four-months-in-designing-our-kitchen.html","title":"Four Months In | Designing Our Kitchen And Family Room Extension So Far"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhL5IEcgVzAkC6R5_06qIqRRKbCbDkXR6UxGxZ5l_lDXVmxmFB5JXX3_CFbnCJV4iDzD0WICKOPcPVfcIK9FGPkWUURgmMWHWe12SkIhmjwzlNEFijLPmQY94kM-dU6KGwVKQ-OZvbEi_s\/s72-c\/temza-moodboards.jpg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"20"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-4153963358799319135"},"published":{"$t":"2020-02-12T11:40:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-02-12T11:40:11.123+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"interiors"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"7 Steps To Creating The Perfect Master Suite"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiujKm5O5ikb9xjIZwU357x5tkZznlQHq1O-X_GvF8j3DYH8t5RzKNMfRmtvPFd3r_RcQIgCe-A-G77xrx8MylwjvPXPRYAuTW0WPJWxey11o95oHr1O6zsU0KvM-QTfnMVrURGmZf-Lms\/s1600\/8b4d12d272892f6c2496125befe98e0f.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"747\" data-original-width=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiujKm5O5ikb9xjIZwU357x5tkZznlQHq1O-X_GvF8j3DYH8t5RzKNMfRmtvPFd3r_RcQIgCe-A-G77xrx8MylwjvPXPRYAuTW0WPJWxey11o95oHr1O6zsU0KvM-QTfnMVrURGmZf-Lms\/s1600\/8b4d12d272892f6c2496125befe98e0f.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPotential was about the only thing to love when we moved into our current home. A Victorian semi which had previously been converted into three bedsit flats, it was in desperate need of some major TLC.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe lived in the house for several years before making any major changes, and Iâm really glad that we did, because we found that what we wanted altered quite a lot over time. Once we had lived in the house for a while, we understood much better how we used the space and what we wanted from it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMoving from a two to a five bedroomed house meant that we had lots of extra space to play with. When we began our search for a new home, we were originally looking for three bedrooms with a possibility to create a fourth by doing a loft conversion.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen we found \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2019\/10\/from-house-to-home-story-on-our-home.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENo.80,\u003C\/a\u003E it was nice that the existing third floor of the house already had two rooms. But at first, we couldnât work out how to use them, and they were nothing more than a dumping ground.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe had one room that contained a couple of clothing racks, suitcases and a bit of stung-up washing up line that we hung more clothes on. The other one didnât really have a purpose, although after our second baby arrived and we made our guest room into a nursery, it got pressed into service when people occasionally stayed over.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere was also a deep landing that held a couple of bookcases and a desk that we never used.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe always knew we were going to do something with the space eventually, so we held off decorating properly. Our initial thought back when we moved in was to use one room as a dressing room, and the other as a kids playroom.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOnce we actually had kids though, we quickly realised the obvious - that you donât want their playroom located on the top floor of the house where you canât keep an eye on them!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThings actually fell into place when we reconsidered the downstairs layout and decided to add an open plan kitchen\/family room to the back of the house. With extra space on the ground floor for the kids to play, the idea of creating something just for the grown-ups on the top floor took hold.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nHow Do You Design A Master Suite?\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgfB3lOH7aoMNN2n5Z_24fmMO04a970P2scGKvaZ18L3TTkXhlQulQ47nZKY68f2JCkEnHZ-LtRc_n2RK6Gw_j9SBubl79Zqw887egRFsTniWsthYWPE_wRJjuH2KaRbk6LZFmsvRXk8WM\/s1600\/temza-moodboards.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"641\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgfB3lOH7aoMNN2n5Z_24fmMO04a970P2scGKvaZ18L3TTkXhlQulQ47nZKY68f2JCkEnHZ-LtRc_n2RK6Gw_j9SBubl79Zqw887egRFsTniWsthYWPE_wRJjuH2KaRbk6LZFmsvRXk8WM\/s640\/temza-moodboards.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nDid you know that we actually spend almost a third of our lives in our bedrooms?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI think in my case, thatâs probably even higher, as thereâs literally nothing I love more than watching Netflix in bed, and Iâm often up there super early!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMaster bedrooms should always be a little oasis of calm - an escape from the madness of life. As house building trends have changed over the years, it's now pretty much essential to include an ensuite bathroom - this is standard practice for new-builds, and renovators of older homes are finding more value in sacrificing a box bedroom to create space for an ensuite.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStarting from the position we were in, we decided to reshuffle the layout to make the existing space more suitable for our needs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter a discussion
2with our architect, we decided that the best use of space was to add a full length dormer to the rear bedroom to open up the space and make it more usable, and to subdivide the front bedroom into two parts. Slightly over half would become an ensuite bathroom, while the remaining space became a dressing room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis also allows us to still list the property as a five bed if we ever come to sell it, which was important to us as we didnât want to affect the value. The wasted space on the landing we partitioned off to make a large walk-in storage closet, accessed from the bedroom. We worked around the existing staircase and the position of Velux windows in the front bedroom when deciding on a layout which made sense for both our needs now and potential resale.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOf course, if youâre doing a self-build or a loft conversion from scratch, youâll have a lot more flexibility in terms of the layout. And if youâre working from an existing space, then you could think about reclaiming space from another bedroom, hallway or storage closets to increase the size of room and make an ensuite possible.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n1. Plan Out Your Ensuite Bathroom\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgcoOHK1FJOS6KBaqub6DgBY_bH6i6MoEo-ABLP1T17TwxV6Y7S1SXxjvkr176I7B4oRCUwuUTB2M12PArJVepPn8cV4gNIqT1HdCaWl-2EY0xhrlc6VTdOBNlbQoRB8WWoDa5OqOWGC4w\/s1600\/74be534bbc74d0d3ef035b3362ecda3a.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1104\" data-original-width=\"736\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgcoOHK1FJOS6KBaqub6DgBY_bH6i6MoEo-ABLP1T17TwxV6Y7S1SXxjvkr176I7B4oRCUwuUTB2M12PArJVepPn8cV4gNIqT1HdCaWl-2EY0xhrlc6VTdOBNlbQoRB8WWoDa5OqOWGC4w\/s640\/74be534bbc74d0d3ef035b3362ecda3a.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nYou donât need planning permission for most loft conversions or to add an ensuite bathroom into your existing house (and thank goodness, because our experience with getting our designs green-lit was nothing short of a nightmare). But you will need Building Regulations approval - you can apply via an independent inspector or the local council.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe existing plumbing arrangements also have a big influence on what you can do within budget - while things may be technically possible, they will be a hell of a lot more expensive and complicated if you donât work with whatâs already there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn our case, choosing to locate the ensuite in the front right corner of the house meant that there was already piping in place for the waste and the water in this location a floor below (where the ensuite for our current second floor bedroom is). The further away from the waste pipe you want to locate your ensuite, the more difficulties youâre likely to find - you may have to chase out walls from the rooms below or have all the floorboards taken up.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen it comes to design, I like to think that you can get a little more creative when it comes to your ensuite. Itâs a more private space where you can make a statement that might not feel right for other more public areas for the house. In our case, we wanted to make a space that felt quite grown-up and luxurious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMuch as we adore family life with all its colourful chaos, this is a place in the house that is more for just Mr A-F and I to enjoy. It was important to us to include a bath, as we both regularly chill out in the bath to relax. In the end, it proved easier for us to take the bathroom as the starting point for a design and then use that to inform elements of the bedroom, than doing it the other way round.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n2.To Open Plan Or Not To Open Plan?\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjUDVm9GHZEgZug5I96wDZjPNcgFQYWJHDJ_B7dia7L3KSwdDmw7ewAvb13wI1G88l7YFdKTO96iacWb9W589ihi_mVQYvjt0l1SpNYK3p7Y9k43Nvrn4Xkc-gq2YaPovqVYn-KfMLrVLA\/s1600\/0f09fba362fbc0d7de8e1be65f11265c.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1030\" data-original-width=\"736\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjUDVm9GHZEgZug5I96wDZjPNcgFQYWJHDJ_B7dia7L3KSwdDmw7ewAvb13wI1G88l7YFdKTO96iacWb9W589ihi_mVQYvjt0l1SpNYK3p7Y9k43Nvrn4Xkc-gq2YaPovqVYn-KfMLrVLA\/s640\/0f09fba362fbc0d7de8e1be65f11265c.jpg\" width=\"456\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThereâs a big trend to create your master suite âhotel styleâ, which basically means a layout where the bedroom and bathroom are open plan.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlthough this can make a space look quite big and impressive, there are some practical considerations, like building a privacy wall for the toilet -\u0026nbsp; you do NOT want that staring at you from the bed! Some people choose to do a semi open plan with a partition or a half wall to screen the bathroom, or simply position the bed so it's facing away from the bathing area.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor us, we decided to fully enclose it, with a door from the master bedroom. We considered going jack-and-jill with another door into the dressing room\/ second bedroom, but this would have limited us too much - âlosingâ a blank wall to create another doorway would have meant no space to fit a freestanding bath plus a separate shower, which was what we wanted.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n3. Create Zones In Your Plan With Lighting Or Flooring\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgbdkdeKfQsID9R6498SshTaB7f-QmIWdA_3H7LmA_NT4QaV1wuQKWqW6MNbfsFzo-Ro8A_7UpJ_p-hCq8bsLcp3hY49OVIUzYTOQpYbDwtW8J-b_BBfvrG591X5Nh9NhAdsX8H_ifoyBg\/s1600\/MASTER_SUITE_1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"899\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgbdkdeKfQsID9R6498SshTaB7f-QmIWdA_3H7LmA_NT4QaV1wuQKWqW6MNbfsFzo-Ro8A_7UpJ_p-hCq8bsLcp3hY49OVIUzYTOQpYbDwtW8J-b_BBfvrG591X5Nh9NhAdsX8H_ifoyBg\/s640\/MASTER_SUITE_1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you do choose to go fully open plan with your master suite, youâll need to think about how best to zone the space, so that you can mark out separate areas within the room - this can be achieved with your choice of materials and textures. You could also opt for a level change - even a single step down between the spaces can separate them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEither choose a contrast or opt for things such as continuous flooring that runs throughout to give a more cohesive look. For me, I like carpeting in a bedroom as I find it more cosy. So we chose a plush grey carpet for the bedroom and dressing room, a grey-and-white str
2ipe for the hallway, and varnished wooden flooring for the bathroom.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThinking about the lighting scheme can also help you to 'zone' the space, especially if its more open plan. We decided we liked the more intimate feel of pendant lighting in the bedroom and dressing room, but for the closet and the bathroom we wanted more functional spot lighting. We also chose to add a dimmer to the bathroom lights, so we can choose to have them down low if one of us is relaxing in the bath.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n4. Think About How You Will Use The Space\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgX00xPW_NmgkSxQAjP9aJNEpg78cJjvFCEMMZVHPPXB-3xI9ucM5Xd983_6AWUjAD6WWISUahxHI1zBa3Nim5ISZHMBBRMqdAqp3mjigeLJnxlW2a2YF_Jl02qgBdwwFe-sHSDusMW5L4\/s1600\/DRESSING_ROOM_1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"576\" data-original-width=\"404\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgX00xPW_NmgkSxQAjP9aJNEpg78cJjvFCEMMZVHPPXB-3xI9ucM5Xd983_6AWUjAD6WWISUahxHI1zBa3Nim5ISZHMBBRMqdAqp3mjigeLJnxlW2a2YF_Jl02qgBdwwFe-sHSDusMW5L4\/s640\/DRESSING_ROOM_1.jpg\" width=\"448\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA master suite is the ultimate luxury, and it has to be designed around you and how you use the space. For us, having a dressing room was an important part of it as we both have a lot of clothes! We needed lots of full length hanging space, and some for shoes and bags.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBy making the third floor landing smaller, we also achieved the space for a large walk-in storage closet in addition to the small dressing room, meaning we could keep bulkier items out of sight and make the dressing room geared around our current clothes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe had to think through the implications for some choices, and ended up going in a different direction than we originally considered.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI initially wanted a juliette balcony in the bedroom. However, when we spoke with the builder, we realised that it would limit the bedroom furniture we could have, as the doors would need clearance to open. That meant less clear wall space for furniture, as most of the other walls already had doors or windows.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd although we look down on a lovely view of gardens, treetops and a waterway with ducks and swans paddling past, , there is quite a road behind all that, and I knew the noise meant we probably wouldnât choose to have the juliette open, even on hot summer nights.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn the end, our builder thought it would be more practical to add in a really large window so we still got the wow factor in a more functional way. This also saved us about £2,000. Donât be tempted to add in features that you wonât use, as this will ultimately be a
2waste of money. Good design is functional as well as beautiful.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n5. Let There Be Light (....And Power)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHpDqlI13g6t9KSJj8VGQDjqFHWt3GKA16cqSCigtnMSiBg7-jtD0Iu9hnNqXRVbuGtVNe9-omoD54t5Bdl6IXPtug_vQeoIrIsqz_cXfzQJcrEJSjNF1B7cKzowqcI6a4v7py7cdXPZo\/s1600\/23af1fad8f5cad14d424ac2268ec5062.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"736\" data-original-width=\"736\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHpDqlI13g6t9KSJj8VGQDjqFHWt3GKA16cqSCigtnMSiBg7-jtD0Iu9hnNqXRVbuGtVNe9-omoD54t5Bdl6IXPtug_vQeoIrIsqz_cXfzQJcrEJSjNF1B7cKzowqcI6a4v7py7cdXPZo\/s640\/23af1fad8f5cad14d424ac2268ec5062.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlanning well in advance what lighting you want for the space, and where the power sockets will go is really important, as it will affect the whole layout and usability of your master suite. Lighting can have a transformative effect, so use that power.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe opted for pendant lights throughout, with plenty of power sockets for lamps, as I prefer to use those to create a more relaxed feel than an overhead light.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn the bathroom, I chose a multiway light to give slightly brighter illumination and more functionality, so I could see well enough to put on my makeup in there. Choosing where the power outlets went also determined where our bed needed to go in the space as well, which has a knock on effect on the other soft furnishings too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n6. Add Some Colour And Style\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhDmV-8NteIm3qjhuXkSnRqkBAe2FR3OF3sxm7QuPOollUDcN2HXQU3dgoQxX6jbYzbW7TBBDLiTYx0HkC6x9ksISVaCwupbOPQFAwa_okAheWFPiNJ_3BpUSI-3xb1RiKLIlrEmuw9T-E\/s1600\/df2aca4f98afd05a6506d578860ebc74.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"736\" data-original-width=\"736\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhDmV-8NteIm3qjhuXkSnRqkBAe2FR3OF3sxm7QuPOollUDcN2HXQU3dgoQxX6jbYzbW7TBBDLiTYx0HkC6x9ksISVaCwupbOPQFAwa_okAheWFPiNJ_3BpUSI-3xb1RiKLIlrEmuw9T-E\/s640\/df2aca4f98afd05a6506d578860ebc74.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith the basics determined, you can then begin to focus on the style and mood you want for your space.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs we have two small children and both work full-time, finding the opportunity to go to interior shops and just browse felt pretty impossible. Instead, I found a lot of my ideas through the magazine \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.livingetc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELiving Etc\u003C\/a\u003E, which showcases some amazing design, and from a great interiors place called \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/margoandplum.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMargo \u0026amp; Plum\u003C\/a\u003E, based at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.engineyardbelvoir.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle\u003C\/a\u003E which encapsulated the feel I wanted. You know when you walk into a place and you love it so much you want to move in? Yeah, that!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOnce you have this initial spark, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E is a really useful tool for exploring things like colour palettes and furnishing options. We order most things online, so I also found creating mood boards on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.canva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECanva\u003C\/a\u003E to be key. It allowed me to visually pull together reference and shots of furniture or fittings I was planning to order and check that they all worked well together.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor me, I found it easier to choose one key piece, and base the rest of the scheme around it. So, in the ensuite, Mr A-F actually sourced a really amazing black crocodile freestanding bath.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen something is so statement, you want the other elements to complement it. So that piece inspired the choice of a soft, light grey for the walls, a matt black shower and taps, and a sink unit and shelves which mixed solid acacia wood with black frames and a couple of brass details.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOnce the bathroom scheme was chosen, we turned our attention to the bedroom. Our taste runs more to restful, calming schemes than anything too bright. I liked the idea of going for a deep, inky blue on the walls. The room has one huge window plus a couple of smaller ones, so it's very light and that meant it could take a deeper shade.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI loved the idea of navy - thereâs something romantic and heritage about it, but it's also quite rock and roll. We knew it was a colour that might have been used when the house was first built in the 1900s. Plus, it reminded me of the night sky.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n7. Donât Forget The Personal Touches\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuhJJRkWjJJcwNVhQEUGAhUjeuKRIfd9FzWclofG_h70likYpGno0GUWdmnwJcLAwocyZQQGD0MT8kH1Pb9eSZIFEnxmUhiJ4Be3mxXRjUb7znNIeJV-gGHf77DcNDzBybTG7VxPA0lD8\/s1600\/Master+suite+moodboard+-+bathroom.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiuhJJRkWjJJcwNVhQEUGAhUjeuKRIfd9FzWclofG_h70likYpGno0GUWdmnwJcLAwocyZQQGD0MT8kH1Pb9eSZIFEnxmUhiJ4Be3mxXRjUb7znNIeJV-gGHf77DcNDzBybTG7VxPA0lD8\/s640\/Master+suite+moodboard+-+bathroom.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCemiaSQ4aKjeQ_NnfFwmujvw7OVNYZSkFfeOdedVPbS0Ek4tGS1HXQTg5HrVCRlKeJBct9RvgDREufoEo2KiKSiH6oOeBBZBrlSrJstjtqcKq
2KJg_zgZvnnUkMWkCAHrvE5JIxsWEnLU\/s1600\/Master+suite+moodboard+-+bedroom.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCemiaSQ4aKjeQ_NnfFwmujvw7OVNYZSkFfeOdedVPbS0Ek4tGS1HXQTg5HrVCRlKeJBct9RvgDREufoEo2KiKSiH6oOeBBZBrlSrJstjtqcKqKJg_zgZvnnUkMWkCAHrvE5JIxsWEnLU\/s640\/Master+suite+moodboard+-+bedroom.png\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOnce the colours are in place, it's then all about the design details which make the space personal to you. These are the moodboards I created for our master suite - one for the bathroom and one for the bedroom.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor us, it's important to reflect the houseâs Victorian heritage at the same time as making it modern. Weâve both always loved design references which mix historical elements with elements which are more unexpected, perhaps even a bit humorous.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe knew that we wanted to include some \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cole-and-son.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECole and Son\u003C\/a\u003E patterned wallpaper, which we have used in other places through the house. The âProcuratie Con Vistaâ design with it's architectural pillars and cheeky monkey details felt very us - especially after I saw a monkey lamp at Margo \u0026amp; Plum that we had to have.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe added a couple of accents in blush pink, like an upholstered velvet bench and cushions on the bed, as it contrasts beautifully with the deep blue.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe had also bought a huge solid mahogany bow-fronted chest of drawers at auction a year or so prior which we wanted to include, and I also knew I wanted a French style corbeille bed, an over-the-top feathered light fitting, some of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/inkanddrop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInk and Drop\u003C\/a\u003Eâs cheeky historical portraits and a neon sign to feature in the finishing touches.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe still have a few things to buy before the room is exactly how we want it, so I look forward to sharing a proper tour of the new space when everything is done!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/4153963358799319135\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/02\/7-steps-to-creating-perfect-master-suite.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4153963358799319135"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/4153963358799319135"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/02\/7-steps-to-creating-perfect-master-suite.html","title":"7 Steps To Creating The Perfect Master Suite"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiujKm5O5ikb9xjIZwU357x5tkZznlQHq1O-X_GvF8j3DYH8t5RzKNMfRmtvPFd3r_RcQIgCe-A-G77xrx8MylwjvPXPRYAuTW0WPJWxey11o95oHr1O6zsU0KvM-QTfnMVrURGmZf-Lms\/s72-c\/8b4d12d272892f6c2496125befe98e0f.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-2139444492599704285"},"published":{"$t":"2020-02-08T17:43:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-02-10T09:59:56.576+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Jet Set Go | What's In My Travel Beauty Bag?"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhP7CaK0DOrWoJE7UDHgpaFYwy-NRqxqJ0CiJm8U59H2iXtjfi3PrccVW0aMQDlMdvjCcATKYhE0NwGXIadeG_uhbIpys81TiSS0Xx42TgCc_9cpSOSTTawwbVoHdlvx68HreOkQCEOsMw\/s1600\/20200208_170505.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhP7CaK0DOrWoJE7UDHgpaFYwy-NRqxqJ0CiJm8U59H2iXtjfi3PrccVW0aMQDlMdvjCcATKYhE0NwGXIadeG_uhbIpys81TiSS0Xx42TgCc_9cpSOSTTawwbVoHdlvx68HreOkQCEOsMw\/s1600\/20200208_170505.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen it comes to a trip away from home, what travel toiletries and makeup\u0026nbsp; do you take with you?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI try to
2strike a careful balance. On the one hand, I always aim to pack light because I hate having to drag around a heavy case with me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOn the other hand, as a total beauty and skincare junkie my usual routine is quite involved and I hate to be without my key products. I do try to find things that work hard and smart or that do double duty.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI love to see what other people take with them on their travels, and so Iâm going to share my own travel beauty and skincare essentials today.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBecause I've always had jobs with an element of travel, and I\u0026nbsp; have to go away with work fairly often, Iâm in the habit of keeping a box at the top of my wardrobe which has travel-sized versions of products, and a toiletry bag that is packed and ready. It saves me a lot of hassle because I know I can just grab and go.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also keep a rolling packing list saved on my OneNote app that I can check off in a hurry to make sure I have everything I need.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nThe Essentials Kit\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiMa6IpP1TyptJhbTn4mvfoG8yTnOOKWATLq-7TxYyKxE2jaBzajbD5AAd1-R6LjcVla6KaOFsNIJxfXwdGTJY6ppeOLqlGp78Y3_q98X8khMKJiOXb5hLnv80Kuhwt9SwSkHuE0dBXmCI\/s1600\/20200208_170540.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiMa6IpP1TyptJhbTn4mvfoG8yTnOOKWATLq-7TxYyKxE2jaBzajbD5AAd1-R6LjcVla6KaOFsNIJxfXwdGTJY6ppeOLqlGp78Y3_q98X8khMKJiOXb5hLnv80Kuhwt9SwSkHuE0dBXmCI\/s640\/20200208_170540.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI use two cases which everything packs neatly into - the clear sided \u003Cb\u003EJet Set Go bag from Lily England\u003C\/b\u003E for my makeup, and a similar \u003Cb\u003Elarge travel case from Beauty Pie\u003C\/b\u003E for my toiletries. They are both really well made and ideal for travel, especially if you're flying, as they can be passed through security easily.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEikwlFwB2FyU-RX98xHAjn6lt3E1c9dzQepBRkKj6VuS_9yt5uAcJ69ujTzlXYRyB661cnNWC92vqbYxZfVjRM_FJ29UdHk_zZD5NxnvHFiidAe3hsQiDTrfHBDZ3zuF3VbggKANu15MCI\/s1600\/20200208_170805.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEikwlFwB2FyU-RX98xHAjn6lt3E1c9dzQepBRkKj6VuS_9yt5uAcJ69ujTzlXYRyB661cnNWC92vqbYxZfVjRM_FJ29UdHk_zZD5NxnvHFiidAe3hsQiDTrfHBDZ3zuF3VbggKANu15MCI\/s640\/20200208_170805.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst up, the hygiene basics. The \u003Cb\u003ESlimSonic\u003C\/b\u003E is perfect for trips away, as it gives you an electric toothbrush which runs off a regular battery, so it doesnât need recharging. It comes with a capped lid to keep everything hygienic. This lives permanently in my toiletry bag so I canât ever forget my toothbrush!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have moved away from chemical deodorants, so this \u003Cb\u003ESalt of The Earth natural deodorant\u003C\/b\u003E in a travel size is perfect, and I canât go anywhere without my \u003Cb\u003EGillette Venus travel razor\u003C\/b\u003E either to keep everything de-fuzzed.\u0026nbsp; I also carry a little case with kirby grips and some hair ties, plus my \u003Cb\u003EOptrex Eyedew refreshing eyedrops\u003C\/b\u003E, which I use every morning when I wake up and also to freshen up before an evening out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhf9YYhvGiAk3Tcibp8tWAsGxGTIlk8g5f82-Vj_beaD_GOURthn4je2s-fNwsgBMzLurvaFEL3fTFESl1i1L5nXQTS7slZffavEJ8Ulw360XqrWBT-Uwvi79rFzu41iLXWNxudQNyhXKw\/s1600\/20200208_170833.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1311\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhf9YYhvGiAk3Tcibp8tWAsGxGTIlk8g5f82-Vj_beaD_GOURthn4je2s-fNwsgBMzLurvaFEL3fTFESl1i1L5nXQTS7slZffavEJ8Ulw360XqrWBT-Uwvi79rFzu41iLXWNxudQNyhXKw\/s640\/20200208_170833.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy skincare routine simplifies a lot when Iâm away from home. The\u003Cb\u003E Nuxe Reve De Miel Face and Body Wash \u003C\/b\u003Edoes double duty for cleansing and smells absolutely heavenly. I also use the \u003Cb\u003ENuxe Huile Prodigieuse\u003C\/b\u003E as a multi-tasker - I use it on my hair every day, and also as my moisturiser for my face and body. It has a really unique non-greasy finish, so it sits fine under make-up.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne thing I can never go without is SPF each day, so I also packed my \u003Cb\u003ESoap \u0026amp; Glory Supershield SPF50+\u003C\/b\u003E, which protects against UVA and UVB rays.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd I travel with a separate eye cream for day and night - this \u003Cb\u003EElemis Peptide4 Eye Cream \u003C\/b\u003Ein a mini tube is my pick for bedtime. Because my eyes are prone to puffiness and always look terrible after a night in a stuffy hotel room, Iâm also packing a sample size of the \u003Cb\u003EClinique Moisture Surge Hydro-Filler\u003C\/b\u003E for day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEven with those, my undereyes can get really bad, so Iâve also made sure to pack the \u003Cb\u003EBeverley Hills V-Lift Bee Venom Instant Eyelift \u003C\/b\u003Ewhich can work minor miracles in seconds.\u
2003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI packed a mini of the \u003Cb\u003EEve Lom Cleansing Cream\u003C\/b\u003E to double cleanse my makeup off at night , some of my favourite \u003Cb\u003EMolton Brown Bath and Shower Gel\u003C\/b\u003E (this is âDewy Lily of the Valley and Star Aniseâ, which smells amazing!) and some of the \u003Cb\u003ERen And So To Sleep pillow spray\u003C\/b\u003E. I always use a lavender pillow spray and an eye mask at night to help me get to sleep quickly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis year my aim is to get rid of as many disposable, single use items as I can, and so Iâve stopped using makeup remover wipes or micellar water in favour of \u003Cb\u003EFace Halo reusable makeup remover pads\u003C\/b\u003E. Each one can be used with just water hundreds of times as theyâre made of special microfibre material and they really do the job well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFinally, because I never get the chance to do them at home, Iâve packed a travel size tube of my favourite face mask - \u003Cb\u003EGlamglow Gravity Mud\u003C\/b\u003E. This has a really beautiful lifting effect and is ideal to prep skin quickly before you head out. It's a great way to take advantage of a child-free night in a hotel!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjZ80znZOTiwuQUzRZDbUAHHGZLe8KbVz-kCzCGC5bOSQ_1D3VfTc4cFCirTixXgoX6C0M7EzwCIFmJckxiAyo8ujQpUWnPQlq96QuKORNvglgrzoIsKy5QAkJZXLFVfF_9ZSqn0axRZFw\/s1600\/20200208_170901.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjZ80znZOTiwuQUzRZDbUAHHGZLe8KbVz-kCzCGC5bOSQ_1D3VfTc4cFCirTixXgoX6C0M7EzwCIFmJckxiAyo8ujQpUWnPQlq96QuKORNvglgrzoIsKy5QAkJZXLFVfF_9ZSqn0axRZFw\/s640\/20200208_170901.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen I packed my hair brush and some mini sizes of the \u003Cb\u003EBumble \u0026amp; Bumble Thickening Hairspray \u003C\/b\u003Eand the \u003Cb\u003EPret-A-Powder dry shampoo\u003C\/b\u003E to keep my tresses tamed and fresh. Finally a mini size of the \u003Cb\u003EAgent Provocateur Petale Noir\u003C\/b\u003E, which is a favourite fragrance of mine and comes in a little egg-shaped bottle thatâs easy to travel with.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nThe Beauty Kit\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgtO4NE-DjvUyPFE-EbTsN0L1uflHuhbrVgSEiZqRG6-cdiM_zC5V6rRLsEEeeNac4ztpOUq6dpDhQE9tYCB0aMT0sAuZoIxoVTIY5Qig0GdDxjInJu4IkOkrvZ-6dGhYNIAu7uzjs9_BM\/s1600\/20200208_170601.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgtO4NE-DjvUyPFE-EbTsN0L1uflHuhbrVgSEiZqRG6-cdiM_zC5V6rRLsEEeeNac4ztpOUq6dpDhQE9tYCB0aMT0sAuZoIxoVTIY5Qig0GdDxjInJu4IkOkrvZ-6dGhYNIAu7uzjs9_BM\/s640\/20200208_170601.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTravel beauty is an area where it's ridiculously easy to overpack. You start off all minimal and sleek and before you know it you âhaveâ to take eight different lipsticks and three palettes with you.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe thing that Iâve found over time is that I donât tend to do experimental looks when Iâm away anyway - if itâs a business trip, Iâm not going to wear anything too âout thereâ and on holiday I wear as little makeup as I feel comfortable with. So thereâs never a need to pack more than the essentials.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâve gotten to the point where this carefully curated small \u003Cb\u003EJet Set Go make-up bag from Lily England\u003C\/b\u003E is all I need - it only contains products that I really canât do without on a daily basis.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhfbLqarlDJIDe42XI01uMnHZwb5oe_GuK7F8KkTrN0zrUp6Snzjo0OUpNdS_7jMfp5ukFDQb7xzwS0A6Jb9VyRWiNmK5G-azjWmuI_PBZmNfbuEfKglQkJITU_zon__Dc_AXTXn1QSSks\/s1600\/20200208_170622.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhfbLqarlDJIDe42XI01uMnHZwb5oe_GuK7F8KkTrN0zrUp6Snzjo0OUpNdS_7jMfp5ukFDQb7xzwS0A6Jb9VyRWiNmK5G-azjWmuI_PBZmNfbuEfKglQkJITU_zon__Dc_AXTXn1QSSks\/s640\/20200208_170622.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst up, a good base is non-negotiable. I use the \u003Cb\u003EDeciem Hylamide Photography Fluid \u003C\/b\u003Eas a primer. Itâs a little bottle of high tech wizardry that uses a combination of smoothing silica, hydrators and prismatic hue correctors to cheat a perfect complexion.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's a transparent, slightly shimmery liquid that can be used under or over regular tinted foundation, and even be worn on it's own. The bottle is super practical for travel as well. I also use the \u003Cb\u003ERevolution Conceal \u0026amp; Fix Pore Perfecting Primer \u003C\/b\u003Eon my t-zone.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe foundation I take depends on where Iâm going and what Iâm doing, but if Iâm unsure what Iâll need \u003Cb\u003EMac Face \u0026amp; Body Foundation \u003C\/b\u003Eis always my choice -\u0026nbsp; it's lightweight and doesnât look too heavy but it offers a nice level of coverage and good staying power - and again, the light plastic bottle with a screwtop is ideal to take with you on the go.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSome other essentials from Mac - my ride or die concealer is \u003Cb\u003EPro Longwear Concealer\u003C\/b\u003E, so that has to come with me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI take along the \u003Cb\u003EMac Fluidline in Dipdown\u003C\/b\u003E, which I use for shaping my brows, and the \u
2003Cb\u003EMac Paintpot in âGroundworkâ\u003C\/b\u003E -\u0026nbsp; I use this for contouring my face as well as a cream eyeshadow because it's the perfect shade and has amazing staying power.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI use \u003Cb\u003EMac\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EPrep + Prime Fix Plus\u003C\/b\u003E both as a first and a last step in my makeup, so I take a travel size with me whenever I go anywhere.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgH2v_19fJCLTldMsuNSweL0f-w0EpBLrWV3gYtcR-iXzFAAvss0kDBrK1yQySOPBxl7eiCtYbjLtKMjEay8UNpNlznqsaF3zgXjKphp2TQNxjx5Nc8qm5foeDu6qgLO2w7dm-RSimklKA\/s1600\/20200208_170919.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgH2v_19fJCLTldMsuNSweL0f-w0EpBLrWV3gYtcR-iXzFAAvss0kDBrK1yQySOPBxl7eiCtYbjLtKMjEay8UNpNlznqsaF3zgXjKphp2TQNxjx5Nc8qm5foeDu6qgLO2w7dm-RSimklKA\/s640\/20200208_170919.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe \u003Cb\u003ECharlotte Tilbury Instant Look In A Palette \u003C\/b\u003Eis my must-have travel companion. It contains three eye shades, a bronzer, blush and highlighter so it covers all the bases. There have been a few different variations released and this one is the âGorgeous and Glowingâ one - the warmer toned eyeshadows I find much more useful than the shades in the original version.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis palette is such a travel essential because it packs so much in and has a big, clear mirror in the lid that you can do your whole face in.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhjFpAxQp7kBfgEookw63VfZ20WcDs2eiDJY5OgA0qfR8TDPe1u2BfmpwWcE979BE-nDTlT2borEr-gKsKde8VTNBaLb0RrBFHAjzsa_t9k4YpSNOE6H_Mdq7YXXiYc0G2_PgzccujZz9E\/s1600\/20200208_170644.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhjFpAxQp7kBfgEookw63VfZ20WcDs2eiDJY5OgA0qfR8TDPe1u2BfmpwWcE979BE-nDTlT2borEr-gKsKde8VTNBaLb0RrBFHAjzsa_t9k4YpSNOE6H_Mdq7YXXiYc0G2_PgzccujZz9E\/s640\/20200208_170644.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also pack the \u003Cb\u003ECharlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon Crayons in âAmber Hazeâ and âBlack Diamondsâ\u003C\/b\u003E. The first is a daily essential that I use as a liner for my eyes, and the darker one means I can do a smokey eye look in seconds for the evening. I carve out my crease using a warm brown, then literally scribble this on the lid and blend - and Iâm done!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe crayon format is the ideal space saver and these donât crease at all. I love the super sparkly finish too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3hncNs9YAgo655emohw9FZhD_YhJugLcqCyuQAtQWQscJ67ZlGSq4yN3s9s_M3GxdNueQp7gNlnpZEDhL6LKisUmteTpnKQJ5HltNBtAUrMJoak0ZVt2R0H5qHazaYXDXsG4abPfPw1k\/s1600\/20200208_170947.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3hncNs9YAgo655emohw9FZhD_YhJugLcqCyuQAtQWQscJ67ZlGSq4yN3s9s_M3GxdNueQp7gNlnpZEDhL6LKisUmteTpnKQJ5HltNBtAUrMJoak0ZVt2R0H5qHazaYXDXsG4abPfPw1k\/s640\/20200208_170947.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCharlotte has my pout covered as well - I take the \u003Cb\u003ELip Cheat pencil in âIconic Nudeâ \u003C\/b\u003Eand these adorable mini versions of \u003Cb\u003EâPillow Talkâ\u003C\/b\u003E (my go-to everyday shade) and\u003Cb\u003E âCarinaâs Loveâ\u003C\/b\u003E in case I fancy a red lip. They are so tiny, they take up zero space - you can often find these mini versions in the Christmas stock or sometimes at Feel Unique and I always grab them if I see them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTalking of handily travel sized ver
2sions of key products, this mini \u003Cb\u003EHourglass Ambient Lighting Powder \u003C\/b\u003Eworks well to set my makeup and leave me with a glow. It lasts for absolutely ages and is much more cost effective than the full size.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou may notice that I donât take any mascara with me - and thatâs because I donât wear any! I have subtle lash extensions that work for day. Normally, that would be enough, but as Iâm going out for dinner on this occasion, I also packed my favourite\u003Cb\u003E Velour lashes\u003C\/b\u003E to wear for the evening - this is the âWould I Lie To You?â style which is light and wispy, very wearable. Velour glue and lash tweezers have to come as well!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have some lipgloss to change up my look for evening - \u003Cb\u003ESmith \u0026amp; Cult Lip Lacquer in âHi-Speed Sonnetâ \u003C\/b\u003Eis just the right amount of shimmer for going out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also pack a liquid liner pen as theyâre so fuss-free - the \u003Cb\u003ERevolution Renaissance Flick\u003C\/b\u003E is my absolute favourite, it's such a fine tip so you can do everything from a subtle sweep to something bolder, it's super-black and it lasts all day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLastly, I could not go anywhere without a tin of \u003Cb\u003EVaseline Lip Therapy\u003C\/b\u003E. This little container does so much for me on the go. I use it as a lip balm or a gloss on top of lipstick, to tame my brows and as a natural looking highlighter as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhTvogmIKaO1b0bxD0SAt7Je2sJihyr9xUgJu1fbHR5hAJY-HOtF9r8LdB15yNk413ycBVbuLta4QE2pSnbzj1iSkl0ZtabBGp9wjVrUeZrXp7BiBcU4wPT1ElIZADV4Lj7JzjaEJdwk8k\/s1600\/20200208_170744.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1339\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhTvogmIKaO1b0bxD0SAt7Je2sJihyr9xUgJu1fbHR5hAJY-HOtF9r8LdB15yNk413ycBVbuLta4QE2pSnbzj1iSkl0ZtabBGp9wjVrUeZrXp7BiBcU4wPT1ElIZADV4Lj7JzjaEJdwk8k\/s640\/20200208_170744.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor my brushes, I take the \u003Cb\u003EBeauty Pie Pro Travel Brush Set\u003C\/b\u003E. It has all the essentials, is really high quality and all packs in this little black leather case. All I add in is my \u003Cb\u003EJaponesque HD travel lash curler \u003C\/b\u003Eand a \u003Cb\u003EBeautyBlender \u003C\/b\u003Eand Iâm done.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith these essentials, I feel like I have all the bases covered but Iâm travelling light as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nProducts Mentioned\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beautypie.com\/face\/accessories-1000\/double-sided-zip-around-makeup---brush-case-%28vegan%29\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBeauty Pie travel case\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beautybay.com\/p\/face-halo\/face-halo-the-modern-makeup-remover\/?ctyid=gb\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\u0026amp;\u0026amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7Pfvh7DC5wIViLbtCh38ggGyEAQYASABEgKw7fD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFace Halo reusable makeup remover\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beautypie.com\/us\/face\/makeup-brushes\/deluxe-pro-travel-makeup-brush-set-vegan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBeauty Pie Pro Travel Brush Set\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/JAPONESQUE-MT-045-HD-Eyelash-Curler\/dp\/B007O7B1T6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJaponesque HD Mini Lash Curler\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwjolpa3sMLnAhWFtO0KHS93AWAYABAHGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_1S9gxV9FB5EorUcTBL-izOSCDeDg\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjqq5C3sMLnAhWcShUIHc62A34Q9aACegQIDxBF\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBeautyBlender\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=L\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwiIpbPDsMLnAhXKse0KHdrrBr0YABAGGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_3ATt85qRcOhCRnYWVw5s2Gmqz5_g\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjLvqzDsMLnAhXhuXEKHbvzBHEQ9aACegQIDBBH\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVenus travel razor\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=L\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwiwnaPTsMLnAhUW4O0KHTsDDfcYABAAGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_1-JgHksiSIkF7Rur6D_IwYZDjN3A\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiBhJzTsMLnAhVXRxUIHXrYAcYQ0Qx6BAgMEAE\u0026amp;
2adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESlimsonic electric travel toothbrush\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Salt-Earth-Natural-Deodorant-90g\/dp\/B01CZ60GAU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESalt Of The Earth Natural Deodorant\u003C\/a\u003E (travel size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/uk.nuxe.com\/reve-de-miel\/reve-de-miel-face-and-body-ultra-rich-cleansing-gel-face-and-body-shower-wash-soothes-softens-pump-bottle-400ml\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENuxe Reve De Miel Face and Body Wash\u003C\/a\u003E (travel size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwjIuv31sMLnAhWItu0KHfyCAbIYABAIGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_1JBLwv8bbjosmMKHPC-f0gvEDC6Q\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwibxvX1sMLnAhXgURUIHT0vDc8Q9aACegQIDBA4\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENuxe Huile Prodigieuse\u003C\/a\u003E (travel size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwjAv-OBscLnAhVHtO0KHdKODIkYABAEGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_2G0VT_MAfvp9tVRUzkRBU3_hMDqg\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwihyNyBscLnAhWGShUIHVCwCyMQ9aACegQIDBA6\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESoap \u0026amp; Glory Supershield SPF50+\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwiUi-eMscLnAhWJme0KHZp0AoUYABAAGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_01RbbEL_xDF749ykg1-3Wz9582xw\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiC19-MscLnAhW_SRUIHeaYCC0Q0Qx6BAgOEAE\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEve Lom Cleansing Cream\u003C\/a\u003E (travel size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwjk5deVscLnAhWHse0KHb3qAOAYABAAGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_1m2k7xfS-4FA8j9vA588z5kmX6nA\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjzptCVscLnAhXeUBUIHfBhCMQQ0Qx6BAgOEAE\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EElemis Peptide4 Eye Cream\u003C\/a\u003E (travel size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.moltonbrown.co.uk\/store\/bath-body\/bath-shower-gel\/cat0021\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMolton Brown Bath \u0026amp; Shower Gel \u003C\/a\u003E(travel size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwjLlamuscLnAhUNsO0KHdk1As8YABANGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_2XhggtOarraa5sfSzwf-ynApujgA\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwj9_qGuscLnAhXlSxUIHUhlDjoQ9aACegQIDRBq\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EClinique Moisture Surge Hydro Filler \u003C\/a\u003E(sample size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwjFyoe5scLnAhVGtO0KHbktAt8YABADGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_24n-ZAKuMuic0TvS9szkC9NmfAbQ\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiUm4C5scLnAhVyTxUIHZq0DMwQ9aACegQIDRBF\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EREN And So To Sleep Pillow Spray\u003C\/a\u003E (travel size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Beverly-Hills-V-Lift-Instant-MD3-30ml\/dp\/B07YQ8LPZ5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBeverley Hills V-Lift Bee Venom Instant Eyelift\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spacenk.com\/uk\/en_GB\/skincare\/treatment\/masks\/gravitymud-firming-treatment-MUK200019645.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGlamglow Gravity Mud \u003C\/a\u003E(travel size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwi-__7kscLnAhWIs-0KHc77BVcYABAFGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_2eYIseR6qwRBZHaJ2iME4TTDn8wg\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjQw_fkscLnAhVJThUIHXj6CDMQ9aACegQIDRA4\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBumble \u0026amp; Bumble BB Thickening Hairspray\u003C\/a\u003E (travel size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spacenk.com\/uk\/en_GB\/haircare\/shampoo\/dry-shampoo\/pr%C3%AAt-%C3%A0-powder-tr%C3%A8s-invisible-dry-shampoo-MUK200020296.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBumble \u0026amp;
2 Bumble Pret-A-Powder Dry Shampoo \u003C\/a\u003E(travel size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwjjxv6BssLnAhVEsO0KHdNmAtwYABAOGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_2k3YWMtw7g5WzorthdxS38weDYaA\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiMk_aBssLnAhWhqHEKHZALDm4Q9aACegQIDBBs\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAgent Provocateur Petale Noir EDP 30ml\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwjgqLmPssLnAhVV4O0KHVYSBUwYABADGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_3LINJuS3zTIV4sOw_qPiuuMW_QMw\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwj6g7KPssLnAhV8XhUIHT26ANUQ9aACegQIDBA3\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDeciem Hylamide Photography Fluid\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwju_a-XssLnAhUJtO0KHbBPBY8YABAAGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_0GbUaUkOXG8pF42zEFPhYDLGmmkw\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjDj6iXssLnAhXsQRUIHYzLBF4Q0Qx6BAgPEAE\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMac Face \u0026amp; Body Foundation - C1\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maccosmetics.co.uk\/product\/13844\/10181\/products\/makeup\/face\/concealer\/pro-longwear-concealer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMac Pro Longwear Concealer - NC 15\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maccosmetics.co.uk\/product\/13838\/898\/products\/makeup\/eyes\/eyeliner\/pro-longwear-fluidline\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMac Fluidline - Dipdown\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwjB_v23ssLnAhUCtO0KHeUJBQEYABAAGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_0a83NL01G36l8Qt9utlr8MX-HgUw\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjgk_a3ssLnAhXvRxUIHdxODIIQ0Qx6BAgOEAE\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMac Pro Longwear Paintpot - Groundwork\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maccosmetics.co.uk\/product\/13825\/32212\/products\/skincare\/primers\/prep-prime-fix?gclsrc=aw.ds\u0026amp;ds_rl=1257881#\/shade\/Original\u0026amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiv3WwLLC5wIVzbHtCh3-KAXiEAQYASABEgIhAvD_BwE\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMac Prep + Prime Fix Plus\u003C\/a\u003E (travel size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwik_vzKssLnAhUDtO0KHRHXCeEYABABGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_3riBfwcNuDV5SrBkvrwK-MUu2gZg\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiK__TKssLnAhVkqnEKHW2xBtIQ9A56BAgOEEc\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVelour Effortless Lashes\u0026nbsp; - Would I Lie To You?\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.net-a-porter.com\/gb\/en\/product\/626535\/smith_and_cult\/the-shining-lip-lacquer---hi-speed-sonnet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESmith \u0026amp; Cult The Shining Lip Lacquer - Hi-Speed Sonnet\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.revolutionbeauty.com\/uk\/en\/makeup\/face\/makeup-primer\/conceal-and-fix-pore-perfecting-primer\/1169875.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERevolution Conceal \u0026amp; Fix Pore Perfecting Primer\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwiNiK_2ssLnAhVHsO0KHQI5DrEYABAAGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_0hV8jKMdYHS6Dtm8eyjgIWeMJlmg\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwj586b2ssLnAhU0oXEKHfPQBTYQ0Qx6BAgNEAE\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECharlotte Tilbury Instant Look In A Palette - Glowing and Gorgeous\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charlottetilbury.com\/uk\/product\/colour-chameleon-black-diamonds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECharlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon - Amber Haze \/ Black Diamonds\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charlottetilbury.com\/uk\/product\/lip-cheat-iconic-nude\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECharlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat - Iconic Nude\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charlottetilbury.com\/uk\/product\/matte-revolution-lipstick-pillowtalk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECharlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick - Pillow Talk\u003C\/a\u003E (travel size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charlottetilbury.com\/uk\/product\/hot-lips-lipstick-carinas-love\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECharlotte Tilbury Hot Lips Lipstick\u0026nbsp; - Carinaâs Love\u003C\/a\u003E (travel size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cultbeauty.co.uk\/hourglass-ambient-lighting-powder.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHourglass Ambient Lighting Powder\u003C\/a\u003E (travel size)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.revolutionbeauty.com\/uk\/en\/makeup\/eyes\/eyeliner\/renaissance-flick\/1116435.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERevolution Renaissance Flick\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Vaseline-Therapy-Limited-Lulu-Guinness\/dp\/B01N682O5I\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVaseline Lip Therapy - Lulu Guinness Edition\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/2139444492599704285\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/02\/jet-set-go-whats-in-my-travel-beauty-bag.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/2139444492599704285"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/2139444492599704285"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/02\/jet-set-go-whats-in-my-travel-beauty-bag.html","title":"Jet Set Go | What's In My Travel Beauty Bag?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhP7CaK0DOrWoJE7UDHgpaFYwy-NRqxqJ0CiJm8U59H2iXtjfi3PrccVW0aMQDlMdvjCcATKYhE0NwGXIadeG_uhbIpys81TiSS0Xx42TgCc_9cpSOSTTawwbVoHdlvx68HreOkQCEOsMw\/s72-c\/20200208_170505.jpg","height":"72","
2width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-5761294482984410160"},"published":{"$t":"2020-02-02T17:09:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-02-02T17:09:53.149+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"beauty"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Luxury Beauty Haul | Charlotte Tilbury, Mac \u0026 More"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhB7C8JiFzKt_hTDhk4YpiV8doLLKMYXV-Cj0O3G-iwEymHqOn0s2B-VhM1NzLLaEawhGrgZ4dcHEkYCaOvtrL0izQ5jwe9b3exm4rwCkO0x7zgKWRaWCWH6EhrazlxiZ0yV8GY3umAJ2A\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_165420.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1372\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhB7C8JiFzKt_hTDhk4YpiV8doLLKMYXV-Cj0O3G-iwEymHqOn0s2B-VhM1NzLLaEawhGrgZ4dcHEkYCaOvtrL0izQ5jwe9b3exm4rwCkO0x7zgKWRaWCWH6EhrazlxiZ0yV8GY3umAJ2A\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_165420.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe first month of 2020 has already raced by, which is incredible.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLike most people, Iâm not a fan of January - the miserable weather and the lack of anything immediate to look forward to always get to me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLife feels a little full on at the moment, as Iâve started a new job and have been travelling a lot for meetings, plus we are still living in a building site as work accelerates on No.80.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Mr and I decided to just focus on the kids and not to get each other big Christmas presents this year as weâve been saving so hard for the building work.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo when payday came, I was definitely in the market for a treat. I picked up a couple of new sensations Iâve had my eye on, plus re-stocked on some of my ride-or-die favourites as well. Itâs been a good time for my makeup bag...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nCharlotte Tilbury Instant Look In A Palette |\u0026nbsp; Gorgeous \u0026amp; Glowing\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgsQE55qNX49zC5hpqnF-mTfBjN6SS8MjosZqEFhAYTcq4OskRpw7Uj4Gk1_TbabIGSwHL8fFSZ0utxDXqvBt9Msp7ljS680Saj0ssCFq1t7A2AqWsTL0uNQh4vozp42VRKR7a79BuPhWg\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_165831.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgsQE55qNX49zC5hpqnF-mTfBjN6SS8MjosZqEFhAYTcq4OskRpw7Uj4Gk1_TbabIGSwHL8fFSZ0utxDXqvBt9Msp7ljS680Saj0ssCFq1t7A2AqWsTL0uNQh4vozp42VRKR7a79BuPhWg\/s640\/PSX_20200202_165831.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJPb13aGzVCx-9Dy3xv6G1eblw3q75xph7Kx4I9WJloPqSDw0wrBaCbZdX-_UQyloAsELB7MU5MDOPEYSbhLSykyHPAcGRL8BYQw_LBEFDrehO45URfqYm87ZqYU0VrF9Gvae4t2I40zo\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_165909.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJPb13aGzVCx-9Dy3xv6G1eblw3q75xph7Kx4I9WJloPqSDw0wrBaCbZdX-_UQyloAsELB7MU5MDOPEYSbhLSykyHPAcGRL8BYQw_LBEFDrehO45URfqYm87ZqYU0VrF9Gvae4t2I40zo\/s640\/PSX_20200202_165909.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo this little beauty is something Iâve been coveting since it launched. The original Instant Look In A Palette has been one of my essentials for a
2while now.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA sleek compact in the signature sophisticated burgundy packaging, it houses three eye shades, a bronzer, two blush shades and a highlighter.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nItâs pretty much all you need for on-the-go glam, so itâs ideal to take with you when you travel.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd even though I own about a million palettes, Iâm always pushed for time in the morning, so having one edit of shades that I could grab was a godsend.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt got used pretty much every single day. So when a couple of new versions of the palette were launched - âGorgeous \u0026amp; Glowingâ and âStoned Roseâ -\u0026nbsp; of course I was on board. Especially because the shades are much more âmeâ in this version.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhile the original features cooler toned shades, âGorgeous \u0026amp; Glowingâ is all about warm neutrals. The colour harmony here works much better for both my skin tone and the kind of looks I usually like to wear.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThereâs a light pink champagne shimmer, a satin-textured metallic brown and a reddish-chocolate creamy matte. These are the perfect shades for me to create a sophisticated day look, and to combine with something like the Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon in Black Diamonds for an evening look.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe cheek shades are more dusky than the original bright pinks, and give a classic, sculpted look. The highlighter is also a warmer tone and gives a hint of flattering golden light to the face.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlus the case has had a glam makeover with the Art Deco style celestial graphic brightening up the case.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo when something you already adore and use to death is launched in a version where the shades seem to be tailor-made for you, what can you do but love it?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâve never found another brand that is so skilled at creating flattering, luminous shadows that blend like a dream, and the bronzer is the best money can buy. I also think, at £49.00, these palettes are great value, considering the cost for the bronzer and highlighter alone is normally £60.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd thanks to the shades being even more âmeâ in this version, I know this will get used every day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nCharlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution | Pillow Talk\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjBA36_AkfnYKhaDMuRuIA66qDqAMcLc7ldRFXXWnQTEYPgujfShavFufI4FkKhAVz4civfSlTxEtDcUa9ERhNzr2xuzMwdgEQmy1hm7U84qv8y9qxNk_f36Y2LWn9ooa6vT50wYUvf2vc\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_165709.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjBA36_AkfnYKhaDMuRuIA66qDqAMcLc7ldRFXXWnQTEYPgujfShavFufI4FkKhAVz4civfSlTxEtDcUa9ERhNzr2xuzMwdgEQmy1hm7U84qv8y9qxNk_f36Y2LWn9ooa6vT50wYUvf2vc\/s640\/PSX_20200202_165709.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgbBSbcyJ7yplL_g8xOuiHySktC6aMD6RVA6QFYAoq1yXeRJFYa8zM90zMvct_jWbMnktoNFrOLxvBfqilRSrt5xv7FM7J6NztEI36r5knx51_cHQJ89rkVjqRSErWYSI6pij83gWxc30c\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_170033.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1108\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgbBSbcyJ7yplL_g8xOuiHySktC6aMD6RVA6QFYAoq1yXeRJFYa8zM90zMvct_jWbMnktoNFrOLxvBfqilRSrt5xv7FM7J6NztEI36r5knx51_cHQJ89rkVjqRSErWYSI6pij83gWxc30c\/s640\/PSX_20200202_170033.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis shade is a modern classic. One tube of the iconic nude pink is sold every two minutes, which is insane, and it's spawned a whole âPillow Talkâ collection of products plus a million dupes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâd never been drawn in - my favourite Charlotte Tilbury nude shade has always been âBitch Perfectâ -\u0026nbsp;
2 but after getting hold of a mini version I found I was wearing it every day, so it was time to bite the bullet and add it to my collection.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâm normally not a fan of matte lipstick formulas, but this is one of the few Iâve found that is genuinely comfortable to wear. It really does give that pouty, plumped up look in a very subtle way, and the shade seems to suit everyone.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith light-reflecting pigments, this seems to sculpt and shape lips to give a fuller appearance. Thereâs a blend of orchid oils and triglycerides which keep lips smoothed and moisturised despite the matte finish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe finish, like all products from this brand, is sophisticated and seductive without being over the top.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nItâs a shade that can take you from boardroom to bedroom, and I donât think that you can say that about many lipsticks!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nCharlotte Tilbury Latex Love | Studio 54\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgrZde5I_v4VBCHyazdES7G_O8eJ_cdTrJhUHBFWctWNLCeN8ehAzMhcFXJm7UPzsuHvDwMgBDg93ASypftqtlM7wjtEmXkhtXVGsC1-kMrrXjM8k23aXNbVi7gOY2je5v6UMSQ1V3zlac\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_165816.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgrZde5I_v4VBCHyazdES7G_O8eJ_cdTrJhUHBFWctWNLCeN8ehAzMhcFXJm7UPzsuHvDwMgBDg93ASypftqtlM7wjtEmXkhtXVGsC1-kMrrXjM8k23aXNbVi7gOY2je5v6UMSQ1V3zlac\/s640\/PSX_20200202_165816.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhp7TmAA4nMsuAHmag3zRBd77I7dJP1AdR3x4WlyD1omnJtFLEOouQr2JTJT0wm7sRUcIFZYJB75QrEF-IGjCm9UU0jH3DmjNG_tvS0jsatc079PIuk2or9Sr_0t94ddnUE_hh6t_2qM8\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_170106.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1003\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjhp7TmAA4nMsuAHmag3zRBd77I7dJP1AdR3x4WlyD1omnJtFLEOouQr2JTJT0wm7sRUcIFZYJB75QrEF-IGjCm9UU0jH3DmjNG_tvS0jsatc079PIuk2or9Sr_0t94ddnUE_hh6t_2qM8\/s640\/PSX_20200202_170106.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen Iâm not wearing a nude shade, I love to mix it up with a bit of red, so I also decided to try this syrupy, bright orange-red shade, described by Charlotte as her ânaughtiest lip yet!â.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nItâs a very statement, electric red colour with a mirror shine finish - definitely not one for shrinking violets.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe gloss is formulated with a lip hugging effect that clings to curves - just like latex, so it certainly lives up to its name. The super high pigment finish delivers opaque colour in one swipe, and it feels creamy and rich to wear.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are emollient oils in the mix along with silicone polymers to help give that glossy, fluid finish as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is like no other lipgloss Iâve tried and I really look forward to building a makeup look around it and making it the star of the show next time I go out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nMac Face and Body Foundation | C1\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjN_FQeRw9a3-P3dbUL5gP-PrORAPEnnKO1tJ23t3dGTlKNTuCG8Cg1qEPQFD4Q0fZiqGvLDa2mDHpUcgeBdX9RofhMU1TVQJNraMxJIDzbzf4e3nDekiw2dtLND_5slf1UYtceLUig7PA\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_165605.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjN_FQeRw9a3-P3dbUL5gP-PrORAPEnnKO1tJ23t3dGTlKNTuCG8Cg1qEPQFD4Q0fZiqGvLDa2mDHpUcgeBdX9RofhMU1TVQJNraMxJIDzbzf4e3nDekiw2dtLND_5slf1UYtceLUig7PA\/s640\/PSX_20200202_165605.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is a classic that has been around for years and years now, and somehow, despite having been into Mac since my teens, Iâd never tried it!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was drawn in this time by reading lots of reviews which stated that it's very long-wearing even though it gives a sheer and natural finish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâm getting to the age now where I have a few fine lines and Iâm finding that very thick, matte foundations seem to settle into them and make everything look worse. Itâs funny because in a way you feel like you need to wear more makeup. But it actually looks better to go for lighter textures.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor me, the best look is to use sheer, light-reflective primers that blur and top with the combination of a light foundation and a heavier duty undereye concealer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe texture of this is extremely light and almost watery compared to other bases Iâm used to. Itâs more of a skin perfector than a traditional foundation, but once on the staying power is good.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI like the versatility of this, because I feel like I can layer it with a mineral powder if I want more coverage.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe lightweight squeeze bottle packaging is also great for travel, which is always a plus in my book - I donât like heavy glass bottles of foundation.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLight, buildable coverage and quite glowy - I can see why this is a favourite for so many.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u
2003E\nMac Pro Longwear Concealer | NC20\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhNC_fvAJ91icAl85HB8DqEShdaQTpENqaZc2d7C0S9HHsnmhQkSQvRx8zTk8w8LfHnnjFtlzk_JjAedEt3I9EP8Vy7w6xTMwhDP5cw2rquDDU6b8WpJ6JI3MkmvrzWxiqBtRP_Cqmel8Q\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_165545.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhNC_fvAJ91icAl85HB8DqEShdaQTpENqaZc2d7C0S9HHsnmhQkSQvRx8zTk8w8LfHnnjFtlzk_JjAedEt3I9EP8Vy7w6xTMwhDP5cw2rquDDU6b8WpJ6JI3MkmvrzWxiqBtRP_Cqmel8Q\/s640\/PSX_20200202_165545.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâve often said here that my undereye situation is dire. Dark circles, fine lines, puffiness, bags - there is a lot going on. Iâm quite self-conscious about it as I think it ages me a lot and I always look quite tired and run down.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSome of it is just genetics, but it's also to do with having two small kids who donât sleep.\u0026nbsp; So Iâm always trying new creams and concealers to try and fix the situation.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut whatever I try, I generally come back to this, my holy grail concealer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThereâs nothing quite like this little tube of magic for a quick fix. It pulls off a minor miracle by being a thick, high-coverage formula that somehow is about the only concealer Iâve found that doesnât crease.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd boy does it last. My main gripe with most concealers is that theyâve melted away by lunchtime, but this baby really does go the distance. I get drawn away by new shiny things but I always find myself coming back to it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nItâs relatively expensive, but I think it's worth it to me, because it makes such a difference to how I look and feel.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt comes in this little glass vial with a pump top, which makes it hygienic and easy to get the right amount of product, although obviously you do need to use a concealer brush to apply it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf youâve tried a lot of concealers unsuccessfully, then it's very worth giving this a go because it really delivers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nMac Prep + Prime Fix Plus Travel Size\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEge3I21dQo0S3F7srUJ7kiaVvDcQF86TN6tetR_gYjNamZAhPfhczZHIOlV2F18b2INkLbn9hrPXGhKbeZ2bH4vAc-7zLOcmdRqgwPE75vtRTYp-3zt5cnzUKFA_NlJZYBtIWu2be6xceo\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_165643.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEge3I21dQo0S3F7srUJ7kiaVvDcQF86TN6tetR_gYjNamZAhPfhczZHIOlV2F18b2INkLbn9hrPXGhKbeZ2bH4vAc-7zLOcmdRqgwPE75vtRTYp-3zt5cnzUKFA_NlJZYBtIWu2be6xceo\/s640\/PSX_20200202_165643.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen Iâm in the Mac store, I always try to remember to pick up a travel size of the Fix Plus spray for when I go away.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor me, this stuff is a daily essential. Just the smell of it I find calming- that fresh, almost cucumbery scent.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen I apply my makeup, I need it to last as I generally donât have time to touch up at all during the day, and Fix Plus really helps.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI spritz it on both before I apply my makeup and straight afterwards, and this helps to lock things down, give a beautifully dewy finish and just take the edge of anything that I havenât blended so well or been a bit heavy-handed with.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor me, this typifies why Iâm pretty faithful to Mac - they make great âworkhorseâ products that do a lot of the heavy lifting of my routine. You can rely on them to deliver, and thatâs so important.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u
2003E\nBeauty Blender\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQuYKN9vpoqtoLLWVRqQcbCjSL8fmCaX6H0Gh4Hv6F-wPKHFaTfKHEvlKXKasGlaT8C0Oi5KSzEGxf5xj6paYYLIlvJBsppLwK3CbrDk40R7BYkraA3Ql9KH41Pk3QsJhGCfNxA9tFbXQ\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_165626.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1351\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQuYKN9vpoqtoLLWVRqQcbCjSL8fmCaX6H0Gh4Hv6F-wPKHFaTfKHEvlKXKasGlaT8C0Oi5KSzEGxf5xj6paYYLIlvJBsppLwK3CbrDk40R7BYkraA3Ql9KH41Pk3QsJhGCfNxA9tFbXQ\/s640\/PSX_20200202_165626.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat we do before Beauty Blenders were invented?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis little egg shaped sponge didn't seem too revolutionary when it first launched. In fact, as much as I love trying out new beauty tools, I couldn't see what all the hype was about at first - until I actually tried it. I was amazed by the flawless finish it gave and instantly hooked.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA Beauty Blender can make even the cheapest makeup look airbrushed. It really is a worthwhile investment, and although there are many more cost-effective imitations on the market now that do a passable job (many people rate the Real Techniques Flawless Finish sponge, and I personally quite like the Boots own brand one), but nothing is quite as good as the original and best.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhether it's liquids, creams or powders this makes everything go on better. I always choose the black colour because if you use it to apply contour or darker shades, it doesn't stain and look gross.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI try to wash it out straight after use every day and pop it into a special metal holder I keep on my dressing table that lets the air circulate.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou do need to replace them fairly often, but they do such an amazing job.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nVelour Effortless Lashes Kit\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjHLIfIpBQYSCQ63moJBBgrUNngRWzTbuUXhBPYNbkiQunfEo6-7OpTDivUKUzouUcPzEkpPw6Fstzd2qG2QLSUxup8NScuycBJHydyNWHsKtvf0ziD1xZgK6eRorRUTtCexOxIaijmG9s\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_165949.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjHLIfIpBQYSCQ63moJBBgrUNngRWzTbuUXhBPYNbkiQunfEo6-7OpTDivUKUzouUcPzEkpPw6Fstzd2qG2QLSUxup8NScuycBJHydyNWHsKtvf0ziD1xZgK6eRorRUTtCexOxIaijmG9s\/s640\/PSX_20200202_165949.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjfB9WUiDjKwgX4FQuYMLKK6Vut3uxXSt0ioKbAfuPKKbVOwwHVRiylJ5f7TWqlzxSXEB81uS2-A4-knUozXfR1o1kmhmCrSAMMZfmmWxjk0TuPNk1V3jnpCbVOU_mvJ3Oxz0XFL1EeflY\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_170010.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjfB9WUiDjKwgX4FQuYMLKK6Vut3uxXSt0ioKbAfuPKKbVOwwHVRiylJ5f7TWqlzxSXEB81uS2-A4-knUozXfR1o1kmhmCrSAMMZfmmWxjk0TuPNk1V3jnpCbVOU_mvJ3Oxz0XFL1EeflY\/s640\/PSX_20200202_170010.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm a sucker for a false lash, and from reusable mink strip lashes to doing my own lash extensions, one thing I'm never without is a decent flutter!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn fact, I've been having extensions or wearing lashes for so long, I do feel naked without them. Velour lashes are one of my top picks because they are so beautifully made and you get lots of wear from a single pair if you look after them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe brand's founder, Mabel Lee, has stated that the Effortless collection is all about clearing up the misconception that false lashes are only for makeup pro's.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI do hear a lot from people who tell me they don't know
2where to begin, or they've tried to do lashes once and it didn't work out, so it's a common problem.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese lashes are supposed to strike the balance between being comfortable but also natural looking enough for everyday wear.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis style is 'Would I Lie?' which is a really wearable, pretty light criss-crossed lash with a slight flare at the outer corner perfectly designed to open up and elongate the eye.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe kit also comes with some stylish gold metal lash applicators and a small tube of the Velour glue as well. It's basically everything you need, whether you're a beginner or a serial lash abuser like me!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMeghan Markle wore Velour lashes on her wedding day, apparently, so they must be pretty good!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe band of the lash is both light and comfortable to wear, sturdy and yet still invisible (usually you get one or the other, not all of those things!).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe lashes are the perfect balance between natural and dramatic, and these are so worth the extra money because you can rewear them so many times. I also don't have to trim these as they fit my eyes perfectly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA truly beautiful style that could convert you, even if you aren't a lash addict.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nSoap \u0026amp; Glory Make Yourself Youthful Sunshield Superfluid SPF50+\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjXjwKKe1ccUDyMDJJtXioWzipbbKWomZla8IOeoh0NIjEKhXl6IZEohZpLccy8bMm3OCNimlRsyw5ol6BcJvCG4_AfLeABAoXxklj5RAtwBM7CwH0SW71iqxtN8oyEYa49Vy3fHPyoT5o\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_165801.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjXjwKKe1ccUDyMDJJtXioWzipbbKWomZla8IOeoh0NIjEKhXl6IZEohZpLccy8bMm3OCNimlRsyw5ol6BcJvCG4_AfLeABAoXxklj5RAtwBM7CwH0SW71iqxtN8oyEYa49Vy3fHPyoT5o\/s640\/PSX_20200202_165801.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe one thing that is most important to me in my skincare routine is a great, high factor facial sunscreen, especially as I use retinol products which make the skin more susceptible to UV damage.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis provides broad spectrum UVA and UVB coverage ( both are important as UVB rays are the ones that damage the skin and UVA rays age it).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBest of all, because this has been specifically formulated to sit under makeup, it's very light and completely translucent, so no worries about white streaky marks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere's a lot of skincare tech packed into this little bottle - Sunshield High Energy Protection which blocks melanin damage, Vitamin C which fights free radicals from pollution and sunlight-activated antioxidants as well as Insta-Matte, micro oil-absorbing powders to mattify and even out blotchy skintone for a flawless finish.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's a perfect prep product that I'm really impressed with - I just wish that you got a bigger bottle for your £15 because this is tiny!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nBeverley Hills Bee Venom V-Lift Instant Eye Lift\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaBuOR9GDq2sgr-Gg9shZoFd9lB4BZits3EQRzLpW6cy8ZXzEspC6OwGGXjPpe-Q75Yj6NvNQItzjFn1HTjbLhIouwdPvIGp44X01PSDUIBO8qTNcopbvX8MujbFMs_jNYt8tIt2-xHxM\/s1600\/PSX_20200202_165526.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhaBuOR9GDq2sgr-Gg9shZoFd9lB4BZits3EQRzLpW6cy8ZXzEspC6OwGGXjPpe-Q75Yj6NvNQItzjFn1HTjbLhIouwdPvIGp44X01PSDUIBO8qTNcopbvX8MujbFMs_jNYt8tIt2-xHxM\/s640\/PSX_20200202_165526.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs I've already mentioned, my undereye area is a mess. Some mornings it looks so bad I'm really self-conscious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo I'm always in the market for the latest miracle eye potion promising to reduce bags and puffiness. This one drew me in because it promises a combination of immediate and longer-term effects.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt boosts blood circulation, helping to plump out and firm the under eyes while filling in lines and wrinkles and drawing blood to the area to kick start drainage and stimulate the production of collagen.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBee Venom helps to reduce visible wrinkles and s
2often the skin while removing dark circles and puffiness. There are also anti-ageing peptides in there to tackle fine lines over time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe initial result happens in just 90 seconds, and while it is very effective the product can leave a white residue if you go overboard with it. It's also really hard to layer with concealers - a lot of them go streaky and weird.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlthough this is a little better than similar ones I've tried, it can still behave like that if you aren't careful.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut if you treat it right, it will pay you back with smooth, lifted undereyes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThese are the new products I'm absolutely loving so far this year. What new things have you discovered lately?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/5761294482984410160\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/02\/luxury-beauty-haul-charlotte-tilbury.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5761294482984410160"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/5761294482984410160"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/02\/luxury-beauty-haul-charlotte-tilbury.html","title":"Luxury Beauty Haul | Charlotte Tilbury, Mac \u0026 More"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhB7C8JiFzKt_hTDhk4YpiV8doLLKMYXV-Cj0O3G-iwEymHqOn0s2B-VhM1NzLLaEawhGrgZ4dcHEkYCaOvtrL0izQ5jwe9b3exm4rwCkO0x7zgKWRaWCWH6EhrazlxiZ0yV8GY3umAJ2A\/s72-c\/PSX_20200202_165420.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-6992749194470051513"},"published":{"$t":"2020-01-12T16:03:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-01-12T19:03:13.918+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"baby"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"interiors"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"parenting"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Inside Romilly's Room | Little Girl Nursery Tour"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCB9TqhgHuGvQdRwijj1FvCBKUtYp87EYWSW
26aBo7ugFGVuQJ5vQ8BG7df_kYYWd032j3XWlTokGqYr0zmhW390XfPDIsv80FADyQbPqzjwjx9Ip-b-oqdbRFeRfw9sREWe4q5VCJSiMY\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_140258.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCB9TqhgHuGvQdRwijj1FvCBKUtYp87EYWSW6aBo7ugFGVuQJ5vQ8BG7df_kYYWd032j3XWlTokGqYr0zmhW390XfPDIsv80FADyQbPqzjwjx9Ip-b-oqdbRFeRfw9sREWe4q5VCJSiMY\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_140258.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâm so excited to bring you a little tour of my daughterâs nursery today.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDecorating a room for the baby is one of the most exciting parts of being pregnant and it's such a nice way of welcoming a new arrival - it's the anticipation of waiting to discover who will be appearing to fill the space!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you havenât seen my post about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2019\/10\/from-house-to-home-story-on-our-home.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe renovation of No.80\u003C\/a\u003E - our house is a labour of love. It was formerly subdivided into three flats in a Victorian building that weâve been slowly converting back into a family home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nItâs still a long way from finished, and I certainly wouldnât call myself an interiors expert at all, but I am enjoying the process of decorating. I loved putting together \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2016\/10\/theo-nursery-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour son Theodoreâs nursery\u003C\/a\u003E which we then \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2018\/04\/toddler-bedroom-makeover-house-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eupdated into a toddler bedroom\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;when he was about two and a half, and Iâve enjoyed doing the same for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2018\/08\/romilly-hero-birth-story.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eour daughter Romilly Hero\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTake a lookâ¦\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhxxBWlcm5kudFqoXaZewbCiJTE_c7T12uGt65vIeJ8EY-ldrF1HlBwZ9-fi2lwROZfbxRjDqLcOFrA7mn191K8lSaIOftvVPC5zHLCqHcqRvPTDw73UfmhEFbXnt3HKUvCrklQwFNCWLo\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_135553.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhxxBWlcm5kudFqoXaZewbCiJTE_c7T12uGt65vIeJ8EY-ldrF1HlBwZ9-fi2lwROZfbxRjDqLcOFrA7mn191K8lSaIOftvVPC5zHLCqHcqRvPTDw73UfmhEFbXnt3HKUvCrklQwFNCWLo\/s640\/PSX_20200112_135553.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo Romilly arrived back in July 2018, but for quite a while her room was a bit unfinished. At the time, Theodore was still coming into our bed a lot at night. Because of this, we decided to keep a double bed that was still in there from when it was a guest room, so that I could sleep in Romilly's room and feed her in there during the night without an active toddler trying to climb in. Having a double bed plus a cot in there meant it always felt like a space in limbo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen, when we decided to redevelop the top floor of the house into our master suite, Romilly's bedroom was used for storage during the building work, so for a long time it was stacked pretty much floor to ceiling with furniture and suitcases full of clothes. There was just about room to shuffle from the door to her cot!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow that the top floor is finally almost complete, weâve been able to turn it back into a proper bedroom for her, and Iâm so glad.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHer room is quite a nice size and is the side bedroom of the house, next door to our own current bedroom, which will become the guest room when we migrate upstairs to the new master suite soon. It has a nice, big window, high ceilings and plenty of floor space to play.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are still a couple of things to do. All the carpets on this floor of the house are still the awful beige nylon ones we inherited when we moved in, so weâll get them all done at some point - they are just inoffensive enough that they come at the bottom of a huge list of home renovation priorities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSecond, Iâve been trying to source a vintage style armoire for the room for ages, with no luck so far. At the moment, Romillyâs clothes are little enough that they can all be stored in her
2chest of drawers, but at some point she is going to need more storage - so Iâm on alert for something to fit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf I canât find one to makeover, I have my eye on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingdomfurnishings.com\/index.php\/4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECharroux Mirrored Armoire from Kingdom Furnishings\u003C\/a\u003E. Itâs handmade from white cedar hardwood and all the carvings are done by hand, so Iâm hoping it's a piece that she will have and love for a long time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâm not a huge fan of pink, so like most of the rooms in the house, we opted to keep the decor fairly neutral and just add a few more feminine accents rather than going full on princess - that may change as Romilly gets older and more vocal!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe walls were a bit of trial and error. I had originally chosen a colour that was supposed to be a grey with purple undertones, but when Sebastian was halfway through painting it, it turned out it just looked straight up lilac on the walls (for those of you who are old enough, think the Bang on The Door âGroovy Chickâ duvet you were so proud of in the 90âs and 00âs).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt didnât suit the space and it had to go, but we decided we didnât want to repaint without also getting the room replastered, as it was one of the only rooms we hadnât done. So with Romilly due any day, we literally ended up getting the plasterer back in and re-doing the whole thing!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLuckily, it only took a week to plaster and paint as we were then in the middle of a heatwave. Iâm so much happier with the finish now, but it goes to show, folks - always do a tester pot first!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEikfC0TKmfD41HSqC6RTRWtDFdV7dL7fzHBj_2mzDICJzK826B-W9r5xmPa7J24dr0w32SF_9ZcHqDRnmKLEIHtvINd1YBarFSKt19zrdbDxCxmqlEw_NscOvpiJFML7C-j1o-JE4bX38s\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_144155.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEikfC0TKmfD41HSqC6RTRWtDFdV7dL7fzHBj_2mzDICJzK826B-W9r5xmPa7J24dr0w32SF_9ZcHqDRnmKLEIHtvINd1YBarFSKt19zrdbDxCxmqlEw_NscOvpiJFML7C-j1o-JE4bX38s\/s640\/PSX_20200112_144155.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe new shade is from the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.melanielissackinteriors.com\/blog\/2016\/3\/31\/review-hemsley-the-own-brand-paint-to-rival-farrow-ball\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHemsley Ultra Flat Emulsion range\u003C\/a\u003E and is called âLovington Pewterâ -\u0026nbsp; a soft, warm grey that provides a subtle backdrop. The room should transition into a toddler bedroom quite easily, and the colour can be paired with lots of other shades as she gets older.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe added this large âSpring Meadowâ canvas from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lauraashley.com\/?tmcampid=*\u0026amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1eXK57H-5gIVibHtCh1LbgUhEAAYASAAEgJW-vD_BwE\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELaura Ashley\u003C\/a\u003E. We ordered it a while ago, intending it for our own bedroom, but when it came, there were a lot of pink tones in it that didnât fit with our room, so it's found a home here. I love it for Romilly's room, because its feminine but not too infantile, so it will suit the room for a while.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the main light, I wanted a feature that was quite clean, but still interesting, so we went for this Artichoke pendant light fitting from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trouva.com\/category\/homewares\/lighting\/pendant-lights\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETrouva\u003C\/a\u003E. I love the texture, which reminds me of feathers or flower petals, and the white picks up on the colours of her furniture.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhIwfHqUYErrGDkhtHnuBN5N9ub4hftqudbKchzqcBxjIEUAVTNplUMYrSDywmmRj_LGzMVoMvazlxzywuzwZkgIc1TnI3QZG4L1gz-ajeA2fCLxupg1Cz2XbQfTUPW_T5JloApbNIrnC0\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_135620.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhIwfHqUYErrGDkhtHnuBN5N9ub4hftqudbKchzqcBxjIEUAVTNplUMYrSDywmmRj_LGzMVoMvazlxzywuzwZkgIc1TnI3QZG4L1gz-ajeA2fCLxupg1Cz2XbQfTUPW_T5JloApbNIrnC0\/s640\/PSX_20200112_135620.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis chest of drawers is a vintage find that we revamped with a lick of white paint, and we swapped some of the handles to give it a more eclectic look. I absolutely love doing up old furniture, as it's just so much more solid than modern flat-pack pieces and often features beautiful details like the carving on these drawers. I think we must only have paid about £30 for this and it suits the room so well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe bronze-effect Hare lamp was a find from \u
2003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.therange.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Range\u003C\/a\u003E, which is my not-so-secret place for cost effective lighting. Itâs such a cool piece that is playful but also quite grown up in a way - and I think it looks way more expensive than it was! A cream storage basket from Carver holds some essentials - including her cute summer straw hat from H\u0026amp;M. She also has a couple of little trinket boxes, and her swan money box, and a cream laundry basket, also from Carver (all the mamas out there know the constant laundry cycle - the struggle is real!).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjPuol1Af_q72pfTzNthfye3lizpKDYfjiWqV7aLg7hIi04jXswldksST00mwz0wsVxNh1_v45AH-n2gN6u6gwuz82KM5CTGVy-6WXeNZE-xpNfiZrTj27bnyIBWOmPT7rKgU6LF-n72cI\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_135641.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjPuol1Af_q72pfTzNthfye3lizpKDYfjiWqV7aLg7hIi04jXswldksST00mwz0wsVxNh1_v45AH-n2gN6u6gwuz82KM5CTGVy-6WXeNZE-xpNfiZrTj27bnyIBWOmPT7rKgU6LF-n72cI\/s640\/PSX_20200112_135641.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAbove the chest of drawers, there's a beautiful vintage oval mirror that I got at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hemswell-antiques.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHemswell Antiques Centre\u003C\/a\u003E. For a while I wasn't sure where it was going to live in the house, as I've had it for a while, but it suits this room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiXS_yOo6zEDxYTTxcvrlIwLrf_I7WW34aAx3U6oSTFF5GEw1Lv-XBJKngr1JYLK0-E4FdEcDd-5afSlSKip8x8dUbwV5vXtZDFCLpHVbiQM6PDdvz_G2VMeLA4mQZcb7aJ4LoUqOoa49E\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_135704.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiXS_yOo6zEDxYTTxcvrlIwLrf_I7WW34aAx3U6oSTFF5GEw1Lv-XBJKngr1JYLK0-E4FdEcDd-5afSlSKip8x8dUbwV5vXtZDFCLpHVbiQM6PDdvz_G2VMeLA4mQZcb7aJ4LoUqOoa49E\/s640\/PSX_20200112_135704.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi8ztQ5UpnnIyEx4NhwIHHOTbgRNbhrFiOkpn9DiEMRpCrxu9nJVfZ34Rm-LpOzs7uNf8dydF1bs8e9IJD1ycxhcTwChKevsn8l4OfAw1DyD9k9HdWZ-zDaLNtpO5vEueuO_ze6stZFfZ0\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_135727.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi8ztQ5UpnnIyEx4NhwIHHOTbgRNbhrFiOkpn9DiEMRpCrxu9nJVfZ34Rm-LpOzs7uNf8dydF1bs8e9IJD1ycxhcTwChKevsn8l4OfAw1DyD9k9HdWZ-zDaLNtpO5vEueuO_ze6stZFfZ0\/s640\/PSX_20200112_135727.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNext to the chest of drawers is her wooden dolls house (this was a complete steal from Aldi, who stock a range of really nice wooden toys around Christmas each year). Then she has her little vintage white wooden school desk and chair - these were a hand-me-down from her cousin - and a little personalised wooden abacus that was a gift from friends.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg6hlj_LbfDxbYNnPcZpcnfDsROVlOdi3UP3bvh-cFq2RmOSzfo0JvQeEGMpL01zpBESPN0pjkbyEcba4jJq9AeN-juoZ-Get3m4910dD48bidS8DjkV1kbNs3lmWwE0Ky0AyhIEy1K6sk\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_135812.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg6hlj_LbfDxbYNnPcZpcnfDsROVlOdi3UP3bvh-cFq2RmOSzfo0JvQeEGMpL01zpBESPN0pjkbyEcba4jJq9AeN-juoZ-Get3m4910dD48bidS8DjkV1kbNs3lmWwE0Ky0AyhIEy1K6sk\/s640\/PSX_20200112_135812.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe window is quite large so I didnât want anything too fussy to dress it -\u0026nbsp; when we use curtains, thereâs a lot of fabric there and it can look a bit messy - so we opted for this blackout roman blind in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.emmabridgewater.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEmma Bridgewater\u003C\/a\u003E Circus print.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI first saw this print on a dinner set in a little childrenâs boutique and absolutely fell in love with it - it's so whimsical but not overly girly. You might spot the matching moneybox on the windowsill, alongsider her white metal star lights from \u
2003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/shop\/Lumiletters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELumiletters\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj1oEQJXtL_nfgjPEJps9xorIKqbPt-BeqMGnNZtHrE7VkRqAcFz9THhZiekMSHECPRo_d8jNME9d7XQ8-XWENXnpipBG-FsrpLIUke-LTLyPrFWPJe3K-uy2aYwCQQ6OPEVugW2mxYKx8\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_135517.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj1oEQJXtL_nfgjPEJps9xorIKqbPt-BeqMGnNZtHrE7VkRqAcFz9THhZiekMSHECPRo_d8jNME9d7XQ8-XWENXnpipBG-FsrpLIUke-LTLyPrFWPJe3K-uy2aYwCQQ6OPEVugW2mxYKx8\/s640\/PSX_20200112_135517.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe personalised monogram toy box was a gift for Romillyâs first Christmas, sourced from \u
2003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwjfn4fjsv7mAhVC4O0KHZVJCIsYABAAGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_3hlhmEKzYXXq7pqP_c9Z_ko8WDGA\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwj3vIDjsv7mAhVwSxUIHY2ABdIQ0Qx6BAgMEAE\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENot On The Highstreet\u003C\/a\u003E. Itâs a great thing to get as a first Christmas gift, because they're too young to want lots of toys, and it gives you a place to store the ones they get afterwards. Plus, they make a beautiful keepsake.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe also bought Theo a toy chest for his first Christmas, so I guess you could call it a family tradition. It has an upholstered top, so it doubles as a little seat as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI bought the cushion with pink and white stars separately from eBay, and on top she has a little grey velvet cloud pillow, her swan ballerina toy from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jellycat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJellycat\u003C\/a\u003E and a little cuddly llama. We've stacked her small collection of books up next to it, but she will eventually need a bookcase I guess!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_vcc6GQmw9g1SRNTN4WsTLFIrBc1c7EWtS3vCuA3h_y5kkEkLs6ydl8T7vwaWF_n3Wghm8-BoouJNpniYT9N9oLMHhOw23gU0LgW5ptfPNYzxpDPzSdE7NjCLfw7vvilNfQL84rHS2zs\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_135831.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj_vcc6GQmw9g1SRNTN4WsTLFIrBc1c7EWtS3vCuA3h_y5kkEkLs6ydl8T7vwaWF_n3Wghm8-BoouJNpniYT9N9oLMHhOw23gU0LgW5ptfPNYzxpDPzSdE7NjCLfw7vvilNfQL84rHS2zs\/s640\/PSX_20200112_135831.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgPueFuSgBgh7nsTu0uZHEuR9dKXGs2YH2pbvhBqS21zoLAKWlg3F3U1Y4Bk6vYIOztYCgfSjoj61vmSw02xCb9aQxzJ0WvBlEhQcfZ9SlZjyD4OUmGtRB9HaTnxkjCcW7v8FhllQLGaH4\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_135752.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgPueFuSgBgh7nsTu0uZHEuR9dKXGs2YH2pbvhBqS21zoLAKWlg3F3U1Y4Bk6vYIOztYCgfSjoj61vmSw02xCb9aQxzJ0WvBlEhQcfZ9SlZjyD4OUmGtRB9HaTnxkjCcW7v8FhllQLGaH4\/s640\/PSX_20200112_135752.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBy the window, we have a grey velvet wing chair from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homesense.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHomesense\u003C\/a\u003E. I used this instead of a glider for breastfeeding in and reading stories, so it's a little area of calm. This chair was something we bought for Theoâs nursery originally, but we passed it on to his little sister to make room for his play tent.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIâve added this \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diy.com\/departments\/emma-bridgewater-popcorn-pink-cushion\/1400240_BQ.prd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEmma Bridgewater Popcorn cushion\u003C\/a\u003E, which adds a splash of pink. The grey floral painted storage trunks next to it and the silk cherry blossom decorations are both from The Range.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou may notice that we donât actually have a changing table. We bought one for Theo and I found it literally never got used!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI tended to pop his changing matt on the floor, at first through convenience and then because he got bigger and could roll off the top, so you couldnât turn your back at all!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt ended up being a bit of a waste of space, so we decided not to make the same mistake twice - all our nappies and changing bits just live in the cream storage basket under the chair, which is another item from Carver.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiaQqI2gz8GzcvbkYUp2lS6Faz6C6IYMUM-7rmjs6TMc5aqd5_jthT92oKBiQVnRlqrOBb3dHMl3b45vAZnD7gUAFQWGZTKl-uM8X-GKxtnZrF2HBOIdrZWOz4GiEioEnulJB0qtF3Cxo8\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_135932.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiaQqI2gz8GzcvbkYUp2lS6Faz6C6IYMUM-7rmjs6TMc5aqd5_jthT92oKBiQVnRlqrOBb3dHMl3b45vAZnD7gUAFQWGZTKl-uM8X-GKxtnZrF2HBOIdrZWOz4GiEioEnulJB0qtF3Cxo8\/s640\/PSX_20200112_135932.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiOH8KioWJI5On_aaGpsn9vOVQP90sJ08ATJa35Rjbjb2-G08wfiZknTcmHeyFvyIlbr_9cV2O7vliloE-5CtloBr5rcVgbTz6_zQ4GW8bRlVFfRm8Q_3GIvNp1rzzcsg-wrMca6XUCAcU\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_135858.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiOH8KioWJI5On_aaGpsn9vOVQP90sJ08ATJa35Rjbjb2-G08wfiZknTcmHeyFvyIlbr_9cV2O7vliloE-5CtloBr5rcVgbTz6_zQ4GW8bRlVFfRm8Q_3GIvNp1rzzcsg-wrMca6XUCAcU\/s640\/PSX_20200112_135858.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe cot bed is the Marlow design from Mothercare, and we had it as a hand-me-down kindly given by my sister in law when our nephew outgrew it, as Theo is still using his cot from Kub as a bed. We opted for simple linen in a white and grey stripe from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwiO946ns_7mAhVV4O0KHYPZDJQYABAAGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_1czB6vItrSngGCmOMcE634pSTPTA\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjiv4mns_7mAhXdTBUIHVvjCEIQ0Qx6BAgNEAE\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVertbaudet\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAbove the cot, I've added a couple of small decorative touches - this 'Love' neon script light, and the plaster unicorn bust are both finds from B\u0026amp;M - I love the whimsical touch they add.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAt the head of the cot, she has her personalised 'Romilly' canvas, which was a present from friends.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhyAA3fkfDt18-BRY_X5N6gBvW8nq-2PW8BSfpcm19LtBkEeE4OPs3Os9mrz5-28D8RnC_FgCwSx_Dq-Dw5QsbNvKIijzgKzo1mp-5GK-4QhqcrvJdCJhrwF6KxAslCxJJHyQF0An_bXXQ\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_135958.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhyAA3fkfDt18-BRY_X5N6gBvW8nq-2PW8BSfpcm19LtBkEeE4OPs3Os9mrz5-28D8RnC_FgCwSx_Dq-Dw5QsbNvKIijzgKzo1mp-5GK-4QhqcrvJdCJhrwF6KxAslCxJJHyQF0An_bXXQ\/s640\/PSX_20200112_135958.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNext to the bed is this glass-fronted storage c
2abinet - this was another upcycled find from our neighbourhood Facebook page.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt was originally bright green when we got it - I think we paid £10 or so for it - and it looks so much better with a coat of cream paint. I've put storage baskets in there lined with grey linen from The Range to hold vests and baby grows, which she still wears at night, and I'm planning to put her shoes in there,\u0026nbsp; but as she gets bigger it will probably get taken over by toys and games.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglg51PZuW79oVlyqu5HihGp1Yb9HDedSaI0YsPewxNC2WWK4Zl2GNKlv0S6VgcXE51_1gbsTsp2Uo-nLG6V0BGwIvLRjCrkolVq9mJqb817f73Prnx9vElpVfH1cyktACIjk1oMvVLX7I\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_140225.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEglg51PZuW79oVlyqu5HihGp1Yb9HDedSaI0YsPewxNC2WWK4Zl2GNKlv0S6VgcXE51_1gbsTsp2Uo-nLG6V0BGwIvLRjCrkolVq9mJqb817f73Prnx9vElpVfH1cyktACIjk1oMvVLX7I\/s640\/PSX_20200112_140225.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgPCFKB5SPh0MBKbp_QgMi8YznH-cXn3rMDroaNy6Fb6y9tMQz38mP9Ao3xBMPylh3G4fmbKurJ8-COmCSYvjjZ01cFZIqCNI6y4bOVn74Nz5hcn3OxxLjuQF9K68uuQ3f1DqrnBGqjkhU\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_140258.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgPCFKB5SPh0MBKbp_QgMi8YznH-cXn3rMDroaNy6Fb6y9tMQz38mP9Ao3xBMPylh3G4fmbKurJ8-COmCSYvjjZ01cFZIqCNI6y4bOVn74Nz5hcn3OxxLjuQF9K68uuQ3f1DqrnBGqjkhU\/s640\/PSX_20200112_140258.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOn top, she has her \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=L\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwifu6Piqf7mAhVItO0KHQquB-AYABAKGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_06MQMzoy3Gm9I9isXjZjZlj4oYaw\u0026amp;ctype=5\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=0ahUKEwic25_iqf7mAhVAVhUIHTQoB_UQ2CkI9AI\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecolour-change pink bear nightlight from Amazon\u003C\/a\u003E, a couple of silver trinkets she got as gifts for her christening, and this fairy mirror from Past Times which was a present from my Dad.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThen she also has a few favourite toys close to hand -\u0026nbsp; the panda is from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Toys-Games-Gisela-Graham\/s?rh=n%3A468292%2Cp_4%3AGisela+Graham\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGisela Graham\u003C\/a\u003E, the doll was brought back from Paris by her auntie, and she got the 2018 \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwiss6TTs_7mAhVBsO0KHU0ECqcYABAAGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_19LKLcnCSKnb1-QR91ybaotWFzew\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjj3p3Ts_7mAhX0RxUIHYbxCXYQ0Qx6BAgQEAE\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecommemorative Steiff teddy \u003C\/a\u003Efrom her great-grandmother -\u0026nbsp; they make such a pretty little display.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimgINFSCXrcZNHGbkUAnd6QyV7uyHGjdgH55W637nrHLbr3hwhmbZDKp4Qgi646Y4I5Rgi1d6K7RT8ZfDuyPOmYRjkKwJXfMGaTGR3Pk3tn74XQdTBLwDrJXNd0kVdYEiJ5ABAYtbzqyw\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_140025.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEimgINFSCXrcZNHGbkUAnd6QyV7uyHGjdgH55W637nrHLbr3hw
2hmbZDKp4Qgi646Y4I5Rgi1d6K7RT8ZfDuyPOmYRjkKwJXfMGaTGR3Pk3tn74XQdTBLwDrJXNd0kVdYEiJ5ABAYtbzqyw\/s640\/PSX_20200112_140025.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSrBBgVXmb6aqURYoEWUKv1rJf3VUsho-8N5m5tdMGOynXWkA-0EneHnXgmDK-ZwAo6wrwVnJdxtsjiJi_-u4JsYljrbyLFlPwwMPiRBSbVzD5VGv0gNANu1nhTzRYMcrsr8_IyRl6Uhk\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_140112.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSrBBgVXmb6aqURYoEWUKv1rJf3VUsho-8N5m5tdMGOynXWkA-0EneHnXgmDK-ZwAo6wrwVnJdxtsjiJi_-u4JsYljrbyLFlPwwMPiRBSbVzD5VGv0gNANu1nhTzRYMcrsr8_IyRl6Uhk\/s640\/PSX_20200112_140112.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh1AxmTiTYeNvylD51TubRcO2O9eQsYjzg5OFHGaMJPHi3DRwHxyRXsG9EhJth7iHUBwUi-7RG-e3rahB-30R6ITK-lwvTHW0qW4LzRbp3yA4a8Q3UqXriTqgXFXxz7USG1W6MtMlbR-U0\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_140051.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh1AxmTiTYeNvylD51TubRcO2O9eQsYjzg5OFHGaMJPHi3DRwHxyRXsG9EhJth7iHUBwUi-7RG-e3rahB-30R6ITK-lwvTHW0qW4LzRbp3yA4a8Q3UqXriTqgXFXxz7USG1W6MtMlbR-U0\/s640\/PSX_20200112_140051.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjWXw4BeZI_cTZDl2yDjqGHhX7hefJa3VQZ_j1YJ9L6nD_IYi-imGmh66oJumSLOeJCWnkhNMikPfebnbkVDASkJQdg3uB3YT9ix1fmj1viJEAKQiiz4atPGyZwV8Rkojh7bCcHGmp3wX0\/s1600\/PSX_20200112_140134.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjWXw4BeZI_cTZDl2yDjqGHhX7hefJa3VQZ_j1YJ9L6nD_IYi-imGmh66oJumSLOeJCWnkhNMikPfebnbkVDASkJQdg3uB3YT9ix1fmj1viJEAKQiiz4atPGyZwV8Rkojh7bCcHGmp3wX0\/s640\/PSX_20200112_140134.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBy the door, we've set up her pink stripe canvas teepee - find these from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/HausProjekt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHausProjekt on Etsy\u003C\/a\u003E- as a nice cosy corner for her to play with her little \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Onshine-Toddlers-Kitchen-Accessories-Children\/dp\/B07DLMQK45\/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=wooden+play+tea+set\u0026amp;qid=1578842915\u0026amp;sr=8-2-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNzc1R0Q2QTg2T085JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDgyMzM0MzY1NkY1TFZBQUUyOSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTk3MzM3MVMyVFVRSkVEVzlIWCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewooden Onshine tea set\u003C\/a\u003E. I especially love the Alice in Wonderland bunting from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwiK8PD2s_7mAhVFtO0KHaaaCLAYABAAGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_01JsrXcfLCG_BH4d4QfcXOK2hPZw\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjTq-r2s_7mAhV1ShUIHUsqCAQQ0Qx6BAgLEAE\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESophie Allport\u003C\/a\u003E that we decorated the top with. And then she just has a little hook over the door to hold some of her coats and her little \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l\u0026amp;ai=DChcSEwi7idb-s_7mAhXBse0KHUKVDg8YABAAGgJkZw\u0026amp;sig=AOD64_1UBkUNQXOTinErNmxTkWTf2ZuBcA\u0026amp;q=\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiThc7-s_7mAhWpShUIHS6cDzIQ0Qx6BAgOEAE\u0026amp;adurl=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECath Kidston \u003C\/a\u003Espotty bag.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo that is our little girlâs nursery tour - her own space in our home that I look forward to watching evolve and grow.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EInto interiors? There will be many more of these coming as we work our way through our home renovation project, so check back over the next few months for more...\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/6992749194470051513\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/01\/inside-romillys-room-little-girl.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6992749194470051513"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/6992749194470051513"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/01\/inside-romillys-room-little-girl.html","title":"Inside Romilly's Room | Little Girl Nursery Tour"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgCB9TqhgHuGvQdRwijj1FvCBKUtYp87EYWSW
26aBo7ugFGVuQJ5vQ8BG7df_kYYWd032j3XWlTokGqYr0zmhW390XfPDIsv80FADyQbPqzjwjx9Ip-b-oqdbRFeRfw9sREWe4q5VCJSiMY\/s72-c\/PSX_20200112_140258.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8286856625158219226.post-3728217804845134896"},"published":{"$t":"2020-01-01T06:10:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-01-10T09:51:07.128+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lifestyle"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Hello 2020 | My Goals For The New Year "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEit5vf8U_s1foJ_XoPgtWV_XkIOGM-1ZMxj7tfNaP-ybSWBbWAj3dRdhEGpu6F6otAtLZokLce9AWdVGfLhw3WhCiBhh5WJvJgFSMvinG05qldNpccFVkYVao5GRKxrChyphenhyphen0j6ILZwmx4sA\/s1600\/photo-1501556466850-7c9fa1fccb4c.jpeg-1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1249\" data-original-width=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEit5vf8U_s1foJ_XoPgtWV_XkIOGM-1ZMxj7tfNaP-ybSWBbWAj3dRdhEGpu6F6otAtLZokLce9AWdVGfLhw3WhCiBhh5WJvJgFSMvinG05qldNpccFVkYVao5GRKxrChyphenhyphen0j6ILZwmx4sA\/s1600\/photo-1501556466850-7c9fa1fccb4c.jpeg-1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNew Year's Resolutions are definitely like Marmite - some people can't get enough of them, while others loathe them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor me, it's love. I've always been interested in self-development, and I adore dreaming up shiny new future me's that are free of bad habits.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe thing I've learned over the years is that you have to make your goals achievable⦠Aiming for the moon might be inspiring, but it usually falls by the wayside by mid January.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor quite a few years now, I've been really focused on do-able, feel good goals - and I usually manage to hit them. Real change generally isn't dramatic in the short term - it's incremental, and it isn't until later that you can look back and see a huge shift.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo my goals for 2020 are pretty much a small development on my autumn goals from 2019. Here's what I'm hoping to do and achieve as we kick off the new Roaring Twentiesâ¦\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiHAkyWlXPY8zTL_uqacoGaBJs2fTRkKrmYmkYpRORUGuWW_QwBZQvBj0GG8VSkSXo8Ty7KioEkMO5LX6saRXIitnkzgtVMEpU2Y7w-iiv_j8kLp2OOTE9y0bawboRjFkuwc6GAuwDTGtM\/s1600\/il_340x270.2078011682_dwne.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"270\" data-original-width=\"340\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiHAkyWlXPY8zTL_uqacoGaBJs2fTRkKrmYmkYpRORUGuWW_QwBZQvBj0GG8VSkSXo8Ty7KioEkMO5LX6saRXIitnkzgtVMEpU2Y7w-iiv_j8kLp2OOTE9y0bawboRjFkuwc6GAuwDTGtM\/s640\/il_340x270.2078011682_dwne.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nBreak A Bad Habit\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI've no shortage of bad habits, but perhaps the most insidious one, the one that has impacted my life more than I realised until recently, is my borderline addiction to my phone.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI run my entire life from my phone. From banking to making to-do lists, blogging to reading books - I do it all on my phone. The trouble is, I end up with it hardly ever leaving my hand.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd recently I've noticed that it seems to have spilled over into a compulsion. I've struggled to address it, because I like using it. But I don't like what it does to me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe recently watched the drama Chernobyl. It was gripping - brilliant acted, truly moving. And yet, even though I was enjoying it, I noticed that I couldn't stop mindlessly checking my phone every few minutes, almost like a reflex. It bothered me that I couldn't stop myself.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo in 2020, I need to make sure that my phone isn't controlling me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen I first started back at work full-time, I made a rule for myself that I wouldn't look at my phone at all between 4.30 and 7pm. That was to make sure that I was present with my kids before they went to bed rather than getting sucked into Instagram or another internet black hole. I wanted to give them my full attention.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor a while it worked well, but trying to run a blog and a freelance copywriting gig as well meant it wasn't long before I got sucked back into it. So I want to try harder to stop the cycle.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm going to make set times where I chill out without my phone, and perhaps try a couple of phone free days too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nGet My Best Body Yet\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI've come so far during 2019, so in 2020 I want to build on the successes I've had.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfter having two children, I really struggled to be okay with my body. I a
2ppreciated everything it had done for me, but I just couldn't love it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI started doing a bit of running, but I really hit my stride when I discovered hot spin classes. It was a love affair from day one. I fell for the endorphin rush and the results- and in a few months, I'd sweated 8 kilos off in the saddle. My energy levels and my mood improved as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSadly, the gym I was going to folded suddenly and without warning, and that was the end of that. At the moment, I'm just doing the odd circuit training class with one of the trainers from the old gym, but it isn't enough. I need to rejoin a gym which offers spin and continue my work.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI want to shift another 5 kilos and tone up, so that I can feel proud of myself and strong. I also want to address my diet. I've had some brilliant results with intermittent fasting, but I've fallen off the wagon lately. I want to be more mindful of my eating habits and prioritise my health - and achieve a body I'm happy with.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjaQw8FXswkKM2BDl2MqipgYM26jf_DV-ag8g9G7oQxgm7MQUSK8LWIreImLmTffY6-k7aW8LA111lAuHTgHeOSmdEkfqUHMO5WWrkwaRlHlmdQQTpEqUzOzfJ3RXVg3Z_ggWBy4tPHEDo\/s1600\/photo-1492709560992-3fa75e9e887b.jpeg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1100\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjaQw8FXswkKM2BDl2MqipgYM26jf_DV-ag8g9G7oQxgm7MQUSK8LWIreImLmTffY6-k7aW8LA111lAuHTgHeOSmdEkfqUHMO5WWrkwaRlHlmdQQTpEqUzOzfJ3RXVg3Z_ggWBy4tPHEDo\/s640\/photo-1492709560992-3fa75e9e887b.jpeg.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nVisit A New Place In The UK And Abroad\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen you have small children, often your world contracts dramatically. They become your main focus, and travelling is a lot more challenging, so you look up one day and realise that you haven't seen anywhere new in a while.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo I'd like to visit a couple of new places this year - but as well as somewhere abroad, I'd also like to visit a new place in the UK. This country has so much to offer and yet it's too easy to always just go to the same places.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOn top of that, it would be really nice to get away just me and Mr A-F without the children, as well as taking a family trip somewhere.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nRead At Least One Book A Month\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm carrying this one over from my autumn goals, but it's a really worthwhile one that has given me a lot.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI've always been a bookworm since I was a little girl - the power of a good story has never left me. I even studied English Literature at university.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBut with the pressures of family life and work, about a year ago I found I was hardly reading at all - or only magazines rather than anything challenging. So I made a goal to read at least one proper book a month.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSome friends and I have also formed a 'slow book club' (slow because we all have young kids and it takes us ages to finish anything!) and that's been great because we all take turns choosing the book, so I'm reading things I wouldn't necessarily choose myself but that I've really enjoyed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor me, reading a good book is total escapism and very much a gift to myself, so I want to keep it up. I'm even considering purchasing a Kindle again rather than just reading using the Kindle app on my phone, so I don't get distracted.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjkHUSqamQ_5p_SSOEeH-OdNReUK9pCkWhyphenhyphen0S9ag2OnNGt7AQ_jP2jbY_Z7FaFY3edLKPFLIq3jlnPvev62Mxijvv_VEFQg1Xtgpw1hqrm5VBRfWYGRZXsPj1S2H_7nh9nFtBVVgsbKBnA\/s1600\/photo-1517570544249-a47a3b5d8a8d.jpeg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"705\" data-original-width=\"1032\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjkHUSqamQ_5p_SSOEeH-OdNReUK9pCkWhyphenhyphen0S9ag2OnNGt7AQ_jP2jbY_Z7FaFY3edLKPFLIq3jlnPvev62Mxijvv_VEFQg1Xtgpw1hqrm5VBRfWYGRZXsPj1S2H_7nh9nFtBVVgsbKBnA\/s640\/photo-1517570544249-a47a3b5d8a8d.jpeg.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nDo A Good Deed - And Give One Compliment A Day\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen there's a lot going on, it's very easy to become quite insular. You think that you have enough on your plate and you sort of forget your duty to the wider world.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo I'd like to consciously do at least one good deed (hopefully more). I'm not sure what this is going to be yet, but I think a good starting place for me could be joining in with the litter picking walks that are held along the nature reserve that we live next to.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also want to get into the habit of giving compliments. A bit of praise can mean the world to someone, and g
2iving positive feedback gives everyone a glow- the recipient and you as well. It puts you in a good headspace and spreads great vibes, plus it's so easy to achieve!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nTake A Risk\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo often, it's easy to never leave your comfort zone, and I think especially in my current situation, I've become really risk averse.But I've already made steps to push myself at the end of 2019 and stop things from stagnating.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBy leaving my old job, where I was comfortable, I definitely pushed myself. It was a situation that was about taking back the power and making a leap of faith after a bad experience and at a time when my professional confidence was seriously low.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI'm still yet to see if that risk will fully pay off, but I'm hopeful, and at least I know it was for the right reasons. So maybe in 2020 I'll take another risk when the time is right\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo, those are my aims for 2020. Some of them are a little vague at the moment, and I'm hoping they will flesh out as the year develops.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's going to be a milestone year - hopefully we'll finally get No. 80 how we have always dreamed it could be, and our son will be starting school in September.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI hope we're lucky enough to have a year of good health, progress in our careers and family happiness.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHere's to the start of a new decade!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/feeds\/3728217804845134896\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/01\/hello-2020-my-goals-for-new-year.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/3728217804845134896"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/8286856625158219226\/posts\/default\/3728217804845134896"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.sarahdeluxe.com\/2020\/01\/hello-2020-my-goals-for-new-year.html","title":"Hello 2020 | My Goals For The New Year "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sarah Athow-Frost"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/04373886244373639656"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"30","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgqmpDZWXDhtagbeBbqCm0tnr5lSQMtlI0dB0hT5ticTsQG7cxMOw_UFZYSsZMMhdXpQ-zWnt75CpiXcDnd04dfLNNhkGDBKWi-2EMQxTKE9DY8n3YD19hYq6Ds2sTVWA\/s120\/1908111_10153367800230630_9208623814610418712_n.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEit5vf8U_s1foJ_XoPgtWV_XkIOGM-1ZMxj7tfNaP-ybSWBbWAj3dRdhEGpu6F6otAtLZokLce9AWdVGfLhw3WhCiBhh5WJvJgFSMvinG05qldNpccFVkYVao5GRKxrChyphenhyphen0j6ILZwmx4sA\/s72-c\/photo-1501556466850-7c9fa1fccb4c.jpeg-1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});
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