The holiday season is upon us, and with it the wave of parties and events will soon be in full swing. The weather might be cooler, but there’s no need to hide behind hundreds of layers! Check out these beautiful and timeless outfit ideas to wear to each type of holiday party that you could…
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Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas Under $50
Are you looking for some gift ideas for your man, but need to keep a firm control of the purse strings? There’s no need to break the bank to give him the kind of gift he deserves this holiday season. These 10 Christmas gift ideas under $50 are sure to knock his socks off, without…
The 12 Essential Makeup Brushes You Should Have
What are the essential makeup brushes? More numerous than fine dining cutlery and more complicated than a Rubik’s cube, makeup brushes come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. It can be confusing enough just to know which one you should use for which purpose, but hopefully this handy guide can help shine some…
Christmas Gift Ideas For Him
What To Buy Guys For Christmas Listen carefully enough and you might just hear the tinkle of sleigh bells carrying on the wind. It’s that time of year again with Christmas right around the corner, and along with the chestnuts roasting over open fires and the twinkly appeal of tinsel, there’s also the burden of…
Savvy Traveler: How To Travel Light This Winter
Packing warm and packing light might sound like a contradiction in terms. How are you supposed to stock up on woolens and thermals when you only have a carry-on in your baggage allowance? Whether you’re embarking on an Arctic adventure or a cross-country jaunt to see the family, packing light always has its advantages –…
How To Eat Clean This Winter
The colder months might increase the temptation to hunker down with comfort foods like pizzas, pastries and puddings, but there’s no reason why you can’t eat cleanly and healthily throughout the winter. There are plenty of tasty, nutritious vegetables which continue to flourish right through the frost, so stock up your pantry in preparation for…
Top 10 Skincare Products to Use This Winter
Winter! It’s a time for westerly winds and bracing weather, for woolly jumpers and warming firesides. It’s also a time for taking extra special care of yourself. The colder months are often the signal for dry, flaky skin, increased irritation and chapped lips that feel like they’re about to fall off. But fear not! These…
Inspirational Veggie & Vegan Instagrammers
If you’re new to a vegetarian or vegan diet, it might seem a bit daunting to come up with something fresh, delicious and new every day. Or perhaps you’ve been on your journey for a while, but your lunch is getting a bit boring and your dinner choices are getting totally stale. You may even…
Post Gym Makeup Routine
Working out before work is a fantastic start to the day. It gets your blood flowing, your brain cells all fired up and sets you up to experience your best possible day. If you’re heading straight to the office afterwards, it might mean that you’re a little pushed for time to get ready. Your skin…
Hot New Fall/Winter ‘18 Trends to Invest In
With a new season comes exciting new trends, products and creative flare. As the colder weather approaches, many of us are feeling ready to replace summer dresses and sandals with cosy knits, wool coats and ankle boots. The Fall/Winter ‘18 catwalk shows were awash with a variety of new trends, including striking colors, prints, cuts…
10 High Street Pieces For This Winter
The cooler winter months are here, and that means knitwear, layering and ankle boots are back. We love summer, but you really can’t beat a cozy evening in. These days, high street stores don’t miss a beat and always have their finger on the pulse of what’s current in the fashion world. The best stores…
Our Favorite Beauty Products: October Edition
October is the month of golden leaves, cozy evenings, and Halloween. Fall is well underway, and we can’t wait to dive into all the juicy new beauty products the season has to offer. Look and feel fabulous – even when skies are gray. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite new skin care and beauty…
TLC For Scar and Acne Marks
If we let them, old scar and acne marks can sometimes make us a bit self-conscious, particularly if they’re located somewhere quite visible. Most of us have them and they’re one of those things that other people probably hardly notice, seeing just our natural beauty. In an ideal world, we would give our little skin…
Waterproof Makeup For A Rainy Day
There’s nothing like a bit of rain to ruin the makeup look you’ve put together! Whether you’re on a night out or it’s a day look you’re going for, a splash of rain can be a real pain. The real key to maintaining your makeup in bad weather is the products you choose. The most…
Caring For Your Hair – Healthy Hair Care Tips
Most of us have a hair care routine. We spend ages finding the right shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioning treatment that suits our hair type, leaves it lovely and clean and luscious and shiny. But did you know a post wash routine is important too, and makes a huge difference to how your hair feels…
How To Smell Amazing Every Day
Apparently there’s a strategy to smelling great and it’s all about layering and making sure you choose the right notes as all smells aren’t created equally! Layering Scents Layering is about using fragranced shower gels, body lotions and oils, perfume, hair oil and hand cream – anything that you add to your face, hair or…
Drugstore Acne Solutions
Acne can plague all ages. It can be triggered by all sorts of things, such as food and hormones. Frustrating and sometimes painful, there’s a myriad of products out there that promise a solution. Although everyone’s skin reacts differently, we’ve listed our favorite drugstore acne solutions here. Drugstore Acne Solutions Cleanser The Aveeno Clear Complexion…
Things Happy Couples Do
Happy couples seem to have that special something, a glue that binds them together, a skip in their step and a strong beat in their hearts. Having a happy relationship is a tough skill and it’s one you can learn too. We bet that most happy relationships have the following things in common and they’re…
Confidence Boosting Beauty Tips For Women With Cancer
Cancer and its treatment can make a difference to how you feel on the inside and the outside. Many sufferers comment that they don’t recognize the reflection looking back at them in the mirror. Hair, skin, complexion, nails, eyelash and eyebrow changes can all alter the person you see looking back at you. We’ve just…
How To Cope With a Breakup
Breaking up is never easy, or so the songs say. It hurts. Someone who was a big part of your life, or who you hoped would be, has gone and you are grieving and picking up the pieces. Your heart may be broken and you may not be thinking straight, but we have a few…
Foods That Help With Stress
To be honest, a lot of stress just isn’t good for you and no amount of eating the ‘right’ things will change that. You need to tackle the cause of the problem, the stress itself. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, but sometimes you can look at ways to take the stress in your life down a notch.…
My Current Handbag Collection
One of my favorite accessories is handbags, But believe it or not, I only have three! I am honestly very picky when it comes to handbags and really try to find ones that will match any outfit and will work for any season. Tory Burch My first one I bought was my brown Tory Burch…
Our Favorite Plus Size Brands
We believe that fashion should be available to everyone, no matter what shape, dress size or age they are. Here is a list of some of our favorite Plus Size and Curve Fashion brands. Old Navy Old Navy is fantastic for fashionable and easy to wear casual-wear. Not too expensive, the brand has a Women’s…
Travel Beauty Tips
Long journeys can be a trial for you and your skin. Air conditioning is the worst culprit, whether you’re travelling by car or airplane, plus all the dirt and general tiredness you experience when travelling all builds up. We’ve got a few helpful tips to keep you moisturized, freshened up and making an entrance when…
Top Tips For Visiting London
Whether you’re there for a weekend, a week or a fortnight, London is a special city. The capital of England, home to Her Majesty, afternoon tea, cockney rhyming slang, the river Thames and Charles Dickens, London is packed full of experiences and adventures to be had. There are many visitor attractions to choose from and…
How to Outglam Everyone at Your 4th July Party
July 4th is a great excuse to throw a summer party. Bring on the drinks, the fireworks and, most importantly, the glam. If you’re throwing your own party this Independence Day, it’s a great excuse to refresh your wardrobe with summery vibes. Step away from the generic American flag T-shirt and take a look at…
Nail Polish Trends For Summer
Nail polish is an awesome way to express yourself and your style: it’s inexpensive and easy to update. We love painted nails, and we’re always on the lookout for the latest trends in nail colors and textures. Whether you’re a false nail or natural kinda girl, here are the latest nail trends to look out…
Packing Tips For Any Vacation
Packing for a vacation can be stressful, especially on top of everything else you need to keep in mind when taking a trip away. Depending on the length of your stay, the nature of the journey and the kind of vacation you’re taking, you’ll need to pack accordingly. Whether it’s an overnight stay at a…
Summer 2018 Must Have Fashion
Believe it or not, summer is actually just round the corner and it’ll be here in a blink of an eye! From key pieces to full looks, we’ve got some great tips on what’s going to be hot this SS18. There’s basically going to be a few big themes this year and lots of mini…
Shows That Channel Your Inner Girlboss
Earlier this year was International Women’s Day. A day where we celebrate women’s achievements throughout history and across nations; without regard to divisions like nationality, ethnicity, language, culture, economics or politics. There are amazing women everywhere in the world who are working hard to change the face of the environment in which we live. In…