Youtube Favourites
Ahh, YouTube. The world’s favourite distraction and my favourite bedmate post 8pm. Like everyone else on the planet, I spend far too much time on it and have definitely been …
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Help! My Foundation Is Too Pink
Hello everyone, back today with another instalment for the “Help!” series! All about making use of those products you’ve splashed out on only to discover that they don’t quite work …
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Things To Remember During Exam Season
Is it sad that I now associate better weather and warmer temperatures with looming exams? It’s April! Ie. time to get stressed out about exams if you’re a student of …
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10 Thoughts Of An Introvert
My bed is calling out to me, I’d better not have to go out somewhere tonight. Ugh, I want to go to a really cool jazz bar and just party …
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A New Take on Spring/Summer 2018 Beauty Trends
Today’s post is a collaboration with the lovely Scarlet Gratton on the hottest spring/summer beauty trends this year. I know I know, it’s been a while since I’ve done a …
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A Letter To My Blog
Dear Blog, Ah, where do we begin? You’re nearly a year old now and I feel like a proud mama every time I log on to have a look at …
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The Logic Behind Beauty Concepts
Exploring psychological and cultural influences on beauty standards today, by looking at their history.
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My Students Don’t Listen To Me
I have a feeling that every teacher feels this way at some point in their career. Here’s the thing – it doesn’t mean that you suck at what you do. …
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How To Get Back Into Something After It’s Been A While
“What do you do outside of work?” One of those surprisingly daunting questions that are somehow sad and stressful at the same time. I’m a big believer in keeping your …
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Beauty Tricks For Hooded Eyes
I know, I know. Everyone I meet is SO envious of the vast amounts of space I have on my lids – NOT. I’ve always had hooded eyes and not …
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