Category: Blog

  • What I’d Buy in The Adore Beauty Sale

    What I’d Buy in The Adore Beauty Sale

    Adore Beauty are having an end of season sale. Here’s what I’d buy, plus a few favourites that aren’t on sale. SALE While stocks last. Dermalogica Dynamic Defence Duo $66.55 was $152.00 Lancôme Renergie Routine Set $171.00 was $228.00 Lancôme Absolue Soft Body Balm $270 was $360 Kérastase Chroma Absolu Trio Coffret $141.75 was $189.00…

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  • Botanical Skincare

    Botanical Skincare

    I have a confession to make. After I turned thirty I began to look for skincare that emphasised actives, looking feverishly for the latest trends in cosmeceuticals. While there’s nothing wrong with that, it did mean that I slept on some brands that offer gorgeous and effective skincare. Since then I’ve found a place for…

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  • HOLIDAY SALES: Favourites

    HOLIDAY SALES: Favourites

    This time of year is expensive and overwhelming, but if you can get organised and consider what you’ve really been needing and stick to that, it really helps. I just wanted to create a little list of examples, some sales that I think have very good value. MECCA cyber weekend. Items are going fast but…

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  • An Extravagant Wish List

    An Extravagant Wish List

    My Holiday wish list is very much in the spirit of wishful thinking this year. If you happen to be financially well-endowed, or are planning on getting something special, here are some gorgeous items I’m dreaming of, that are luxurious without being a $10,000 handbag. Having recently purchased the Ellis Brooklyn Library, which is a…

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  • BEAUTY PURCHASES OF 2020

    BEAUTY PURCHASES OF 2020

    It’s been so long since I posted about beauty, but rest assured I’m still a sucker for skincare and makeup. If anything, I’m becoming more experimental with beauty. The other day I put on blue eyeshadow! I didn’t wear it out, but hey, it’s a start! As I get back into the swing of things,…

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