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So I'll admit it: I have always been one of those girls who planned their wedding from a very early age. Basically, as soon as I realised wedding dresses existed, I was on board. I don't even care if it makes me sound shallow! Heck...I'm writing a beauty blog. The "shallow" s…

This pretty little thing was my present to myself when I finished my PhD. After I wrote about it in my beauty lover's gift guide, I couldn't stop thinking about it. And boy was it worth it! In addition to the chicest packaging, it has come in handy so many times over the last few weeks. Re…

I was lucky enough to be seconded to a university in Paris for my work and have therefore lived in Paris. I absolutely love the city (although it's not as romantic as everyone thinks--it's much more grimy and real, and once you accept that, it becomes even more magical).

One thing I learne…

Happy Sunday, lovelies! I've got another list of links to my favourite videos and blog posts for you to enjoy whilst snuggled up with a cup of coffee. Without further ado...

French Beauty Inspiration

1) violette_fr's invisible makeup look. I just find her so inspirational! she's beautifu…

Living with rosacea can be tough, especially if you love running. I'm not an amazing runner by any means, but I do have a 5k under my belt. And I find that running really helps me to maintain a healthy mind and to appreciate the beautiful place I live in.

The one thing is that running, or any …

Alert! Alert! A skincare product that actually works!

Well, let's be real. All of the skincare products that I recommend actually do work, because I'm not trying to shill you stuff that's gonna be a waste of your money. But every so often a product comes along that has me go into major…

Yesterday was kind of a big day for me. My husband and I went to the laser clinic at the local hospital in the nearest big city. I've been going to the laser clinic for a few months now so that the doctor can figure out the right dose and type of laser to treat my birthmark. Yesterday, she did …

New series alert! This post is the first in a new series that will go up every Sunday morning, sharing my favourite videos, posts, and podcasts.

One of my favourite rituals is climbing back into bed on a Sunday morning with a cup of coffee (my husband makes amazing coffee, sorry to brag) and catchi…

There are so many great beauty products out there right now that would make a perfect gift for the beauty addict in your life.

First up, we've got the new Chanel Gabrielle fragrance (1). This is my fave of all of the Chanel fragrances as it's the most organically floral scent, with a bit o…

It pains me to say that the most expensive mascara I've ever used is also one of the best mascaras I've ever used. I have a few things that are really important to me when it comes to mascara (yes, I'm that person who takes her mascara super seriously). The Tom Ford Ultra Length Mascar…

Primers are potentially one of the most controversial items in the beauty world. Do they work? Do we need them? Do they actually do anything? Or are they just emperor's new clothes?

To be honest, I'm not sure I know the answer! Sometimes primers have helped my makeup look better (i.e., whe…

I've been travelling for the past few days, and it's included some seriously long flights! I've come to have an intense appreciate for this one little bit of skincare. It's saved my life quite a few times now!

It's the Urban Decay Quick Fix Priming Spray. It's a skincare sp…

Eyeliner is one of those things I wear when I want to feel seriously put-together. I for one have an extremely limited eyeliner skill set! When I was a teenager, I was ALL ABOUT that racoon eye look and loved lining my lower waterline. But since I've gotten a bit older, two weird things have h…

I'm not hugely into the plump lip craze, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't want a little extra help from time to time.

In my quest to (non-surgically!) get the perfect pout, I finally picked up the Dior Addict Lip Maximizer. I am obsessed with this stuff! I don't think that by an…

Unless you literally had perfect skin, in which case--that's amazing--you've probably dealt with a spot (or several) in your lifetime.

The worst ones for me are the ones that are super huge and really sore to the touch. You can sort of feel them building under your skin for ages and if you…

Although I often opt for a sheer base, there are times when I just feel like going for more coverage. Maybe I've got a wedding coming up, or a long day in town, or maybe I'm just having a breakout. On those days, I reach for Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation.

Fun fact: this is actu…