My London Handbag Essentials
I love exploring London on foot. In all types of weather, throughout all the seasons and at any time. There’s something magical about taking in the first signs of spring in Camden, or seeing London all lit up from the River Thames. Of course, all that walking means that I have to bring with me a good bag with lots of essentials. I’ve already written a guide on the best bags to use while exploring London and this one will be more about the items I think you should carry with you if you plan on walking a lot in
Miller Harris Perfume Discovery Set Short Review
I picked up the Miller Harris Discovery Set mainly because I wanted to try something new for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. Is anyone else as excited as I am for the longer days and warmer evenings? I find summer can be stifling in London sometimes, but spring is my favourite. I really like it when it’s warm enough to wear dresses and jumpers without coats, but there’s still a cool breeze and it’s comfortable enough to sleep at night. Miller Harris is a British fragrance house, founded in 2000. They focus on framing natural botanicals in a complex
The best bags to use for exploring London
I’ve seen this question asked a lot on the internet “what bag should I bring with me when I visit London?” I’ve lived in London for over 11 years now, and I love exploring the city on foot. I’ve gone through my fair share of bags and I think I’m at least a little bit qualified to give advice on what to consider, as well as recommend some bags I really like to use. To preface this, I’m not really a “bag” kind of person. And what I mean by that is I don’t have many, just some that are
Laura Mercier Petal Soft Lipstick Crayons in Camille and Elodie Review
I do love a chunky lip crayon and picked up a couple from Laura Mercier in a sale. I picked up Camille which is described as a neutral pink on the website, and Elodie which is a dusty mauve. The Petal Soft Lipstick Crayons are available in 20 shades, but I wanted some easy to wear pinks for everyday use. These lip crayons cost £28.50 for 1.6g of product. I find this price point quite steep but they can often be found on sale. What piqued my interest in these as was the sheer formula. Many of the lipsticks I
Post Christmas pick-me-ups
I don’t know about you, but I always find January quite a gloomy month. I don’t mind the chilly days and dark evenings in the lead up to Christmas, but I tend to get into a bit of a slump come January. I’m back at work now and also doing a short course during the evenings, so that coupled with the cold and dark is making me feel so lethargic. I usually treat myself to a little post-Christmas pamper on the days I have nothing planned. I find this just lifts my mood a little bit. Here are some of
S’well Traveler Bottle Review
I recently featured the S’well Traveler Bottle in my Favourites from 2024 post, but I had not yet reviewed it! I bought the S’well Traveler Bottle in the pattern Rose Agate in September and have used it every day since. Although I still enjoy using my Stanley Iceflow Flip Straw Tumbler, I’ve found this one a little more versatile. The Traveler Bottle boasts therma-S’well technology with triple-layered, vacuum insulated construction. It comes in several sizes, from a 470ml (16oz) bottle to a 1.13L (40oz) bottle. It’s made from 18/8, food-grade stainless steel, and is condensation-free exterior so it won’t sweat
Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum Review
I picked up Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum recently as I had a discount voucher and it was on sale – here’s what I think of it. Firstly, can we take a moment to admire the bottle? Although I’m more concerned with the juice inside, I am a sucker for a good bottle. I love the gold plate and the glass has a good weight to it. The lid is substantial and feels heavy, compared to the flimsy plastic lids you sometimes find on fragrances. Burberry Goddess is described as a gourmand aromatic fragrance, with the vanilla making it lean
Favourites from 2024
As 2024 draws to a close I thought it’d be a good time to look back on the year, and also include all the things I’ve enjoyed using. This year has been fairly so-so for me. Nothing major has happened but there are a few things I want to work on in 2025. I found I’ve been more mindful with my purchases probably since Covid hit and this year is no different. I’ve been making use of the things I really enjoy instead of frivolously spending on things I don’t need. I concentrated most of my attention on perfumes instead
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser Review
I picked up The Ordinary’s Glucoside Foaming Cleanser recently to use with my Foreo Luna mini 2. I know that foaming is not indicative of performance, but I admit I do enjoy the bubbles – especially when paired with my facial cleansing brush. Having said that, this cleanser does not foam as much as others due to the absence of any sulphates. It’s a water-based cleanser and contains coco-glucoside and decyl glucoside. Coco-glucoside is a cleansing agent that can lift dirt and oils, made from fatty alcohol and sugar glucose. Decyl glucoside is a foaming surfactant. It has a gel-to-foam
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Eau De Parfum Review
Over the last year and a half or so I’ve found myself getting more and more into fragrance. Mostly because I still work from home the majority of the time and wearing a perfume is so much quicker and requires much less effort than putting on a full face of make up if I still want to feel put together. Don’t get me wrong, I still love my lipsticks and blush, but they take longer to apply in the mornings. While my collection is still quite modest, I’ve added a few perfumes this year which I’ve really enjoyed wearing. Narciso
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My London Handbag Essentials
I love exploring London on foot. In all types of weather, throughout all the seasons and at any time. There’s something magical about taking in the first signs of spring in Camden, or seeing London all lit up from the River Thames. Of course, all that walking means that I have to bring with me a good bag with lots of essentials. I’ve already written a guide on the best bags to use while exploring London and this one will be more about the items I think you should carry with you if you plan on walking a lot in
Miller Harris Perfume Discovery Set Short Review
I picked up the Miller Harris Discovery Set mainly because I wanted to try something new for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. Is anyone else as excited as I am for the longer days and warmer evenings? I find summer can be stifling in London sometimes, but spring is my favourite. I really like it when it’s warm enough to wear dresses and jumpers without coats, but there’s still a cool breeze and it’s comfortable enough to sleep at night. Miller Harris is a British fragrance house, founded in 2000. They focus on framing natural botanicals in a complex
The best bags to use for exploring London
I’ve seen this question asked a lot on the internet “what bag should I bring with me when I visit London?” I’ve lived in London for over 11 years now, and I love exploring the city on foot. I’ve gone through my fair share of bags and I think I’m at least a little bit qualified to give advice on what to consider, as well as recommend some bags I really like to use. To preface this, I’m not really a “bag” kind of person. And what I mean by that is I don’t have many, just some that are
Laura Mercier Petal Soft Lipstick Crayons in Camille and Elodie Review
I do love a chunky lip crayon and picked up a couple from Laura Mercier in a sale. I picked up Camille which is described as a neutral pink on the website, and Elodie which is a dusty mauve. The Petal Soft Lipstick Crayons are available in 20 shades, but I wanted some easy to wear pinks for everyday use. These lip crayons cost £28.50 for 1.6g of product. I find this price point quite steep but they can often be found on sale. What piqued my interest in these as was the sheer formula. Many of the lipsticks I
Post Christmas pick-me-ups
I don’t know about you, but I always find January quite a gloomy month. I don’t mind the chilly days and dark evenings in the lead up to Christmas, but I tend to get into a bit of a slump come January. I’m back at work now and also doing a short course during the evenings, so that coupled with the cold and dark is making me feel so lethargic. I usually treat myself to a little post-Christmas pamper on the days I have nothing planned. I find this just lifts my mood a little bit. Here are some of
S’well Traveler Bottle Review
I recently featured the S’well Traveler Bottle in my Favourites from 2024 post, but I had not yet reviewed it! I bought the S’well Traveler Bottle in the pattern Rose Agate in September and have used it every day since. Although I still enjoy using my Stanley Iceflow Flip Straw Tumbler, I’ve found this one a little more versatile. The Traveler Bottle boasts therma-S’well technology with triple-layered, vacuum insulated construction. It comes in several sizes, from a 470ml (16oz) bottle to a 1.13L (40oz) bottle. It’s made from 18/8, food-grade stainless steel, and is condensation-free exterior so it won’t sweat
Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum Review
I picked up Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum recently as I had a discount voucher and it was on sale – here’s what I think of it. Firstly, can we take a moment to admire the bottle? Although I’m more concerned with the juice inside, I am a sucker for a good bottle. I love the gold plate and the glass has a good weight to it. The lid is substantial and feels heavy, compared to the flimsy plastic lids you sometimes find on fragrances. Burberry Goddess is described as a gourmand aromatic fragrance, with the vanilla making it lean
Favourites from 2024
As 2024 draws to a close I thought it’d be a good time to look back on the year, and also include all the things I’ve enjoyed using. This year has been fairly so-so for me. Nothing major has happened but there are a few things I want to work on in 2025. I found I’ve been more mindful with my purchases probably since Covid hit and this year is no different. I’ve been making use of the things I really enjoy instead of frivolously spending on things I don’t need. I concentrated most of my attention on perfumes instead
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser Review
I picked up The Ordinary’s Glucoside Foaming Cleanser recently to use with my Foreo Luna mini 2. I know that foaming is not indicative of performance, but I admit I do enjoy the bubbles – especially when paired with my facial cleansing brush. Having said that, this cleanser does not foam as much as others due to the absence of any sulphates. It’s a water-based cleanser and contains coco-glucoside and decyl glucoside. Coco-glucoside is a cleansing agent that can lift dirt and oils, made from fatty alcohol and sugar glucose. Decyl glucoside is a foaming surfactant. It has a gel-to-foam
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Eau De Parfum Review
Over the last year and a half or so I’ve found myself getting more and more into fragrance. Mostly because I still work from home the majority of the time and wearing a perfume is so much quicker and requires much less effort than putting on a full face of make up if I still want to feel put together. Don’t get me wrong, I still love my lipsticks and blush, but they take longer to apply in the mornings. While my collection is still quite modest, I’ve added a few perfumes this year which I’ve really enjoyed wearing. Narciso
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My London Handbag Essentials
I love exploring London on foot. In all types of weather, throughout all the seasons and at any time. There’s something magical about taking in the first signs of spring in Camden, or seeing London all lit up from the River Thames. Of course, all that walking means that I have to bring with me a good bag with lots of essentials. I’ve already written a guide on the best bags to use while exploring London and this one will be more about the items I think you should carry with you if you plan on walking a lot in
Miller Harris Perfume Discovery Set Short Review
I picked up the Miller Harris Discovery Set mainly because I wanted to try something new for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. Is anyone else as excited as I am for the longer days and warmer evenings? I find summer can be stifling in London sometimes, but spring is my favourite. I really like it when it’s warm enough to wear dresses and jumpers without coats, but there’s still a cool breeze and it’s comfortable enough to sleep at night. Miller Harris is a British fragrance house, founded in 2000. They focus on framing natural botanicals in a complex
The best bags to use for exploring London
I’ve seen this question asked a lot on the internet “what bag should I bring with me when I visit London?” I’ve lived in London for over 11 years now, and I love exploring the city on foot. I’ve gone through my fair share of bags and I think I’m at least a little bit qualified to give advice on what to consider, as well as recommend some bags I really like to use. To preface this, I’m not really a “bag” kind of person. And what I mean by that is I don’t have many, just some that are
Laura Mercier Petal Soft Lipstick Crayons in Camille and Elodie Review
I do love a chunky lip crayon and picked up a couple from Laura Mercier in a sale. I picked up Camille which is described as a neutral pink on the website, and Elodie which is a dusty mauve. The Petal Soft Lipstick Crayons are available in 20 shades, but I wanted some easy to wear pinks for everyday use. These lip crayons cost £28.50 for 1.6g of product. I find this price point quite steep but they can often be found on sale. What piqued my interest in these as was the sheer formula. Many of the lipsticks I
Post Christmas pick-me-ups
I don’t know about you, but I always find January quite a gloomy month. I don’t mind the chilly days and dark evenings in the lead up to Christmas, but I tend to get into a bit of a slump come January. I’m back at work now and also doing a short course during the evenings, so that coupled with the cold and dark is making me feel so lethargic. I usually treat myself to a little post-Christmas pamper on the days I have nothing planned. I find this just lifts my mood a little bit. Here are some of
S’well Traveler Bottle Review
I recently featured the S’well Traveler Bottle in my Favourites from 2024 post, but I had not yet reviewed it! I bought the S’well Traveler Bottle in the pattern Rose Agate in September and have used it every day since. Although I still enjoy using my Stanley Iceflow Flip Straw Tumbler, I’ve found this one a little more versatile. The Traveler Bottle boasts therma-S’well technology with triple-layered, vacuum insulated construction. It comes in several sizes, from a 470ml (16oz) bottle to a 1.13L (40oz) bottle. It’s made from 18/8, food-grade stainless steel, and is condensation-free exterior so it won’t sweat
Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum Review
I picked up Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum recently as I had a discount voucher and it was on sale – here’s what I think of it. Firstly, can we take a moment to admire the bottle? Although I’m more concerned with the juice inside, I am a sucker for a good bottle. I love the gold plate and the glass has a good weight to it. The lid is substantial and feels heavy, compared to the flimsy plastic lids you sometimes find on fragrances. Burberry Goddess is described as a gourmand aromatic fragrance, with the vanilla making it lean
Favourites from 2024
As 2024 draws to a close I thought it’d be a good time to look back on the year, and also include all the things I’ve enjoyed using. This year has been fairly so-so for me. Nothing major has happened but there are a few things I want to work on in 2025. I found I’ve been more mindful with my purchases probably since Covid hit and this year is no different. I’ve been making use of the things I really enjoy instead of frivolously spending on things I don’t need. I concentrated most of my attention on perfumes instead
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser Review
I picked up The Ordinary’s Glucoside Foaming Cleanser recently to use with my Foreo Luna mini 2. I know that foaming is not indicative of performance, but I admit I do enjoy the bubbles – especially when paired with my facial cleansing brush. Having said that, this cleanser does not foam as much as others due to the absence of any sulphates. It’s a water-based cleanser and contains coco-glucoside and decyl glucoside. Coco-glucoside is a cleansing agent that can lift dirt and oils, made from fatty alcohol and sugar glucose. Decyl glucoside is a foaming surfactant. It has a gel-to-foam
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Eau De Parfum Review
Over the last year and a half or so I’ve found myself getting more and more into fragrance. Mostly because I still work from home the majority of the time and wearing a perfume is so much quicker and requires much less effort than putting on a full face of make up if I still want to feel put together. Don’t get me wrong, I still love my lipsticks and blush, but they take longer to apply in the mornings. While my collection is still quite modest, I’ve added a few perfumes this year which I’ve really enjoyed wearing. Narciso
My London Handbag Essentials
I love exploring London on foot. In all types of weather, throughout all the seasons and at any time. There’s something magical about taking in the first signs of spring in Camden, or seeing London all lit up from the River Thames. Of course, all that walking means that I have to bring with me a good bag with lots of essentials. I’ve already written a guide on the best bags to use while exploring London and this one will be more about the items I think you should carry with you if you plan on walking a lot in
Miller Harris Perfume Discovery Set Short Review
I picked up the Miller Harris Discovery Set mainly because I wanted to try something new for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. Is anyone else as excited as I am for the longer days and warmer evenings? I find summer can be stifling in London sometimes, but spring is my favourite. I really like it when it’s warm enough to wear dresses and jumpers without coats, but there’s still a cool breeze and it’s comfortable enough to sleep at night. Miller Harris is a British fragrance house, founded in 2000. They focus on framing natural botanicals in a complex
The best bags to use for exploring London
I’ve seen this question asked a lot on the internet “what bag should I bring with me when I visit London?” I’ve lived in London for over 11 years now, and I love exploring the city on foot. I’ve gone through my fair share of bags and I think I’m at least a little bit qualified to give advice on what to consider, as well as recommend some bags I really like to use. To preface this, I’m not really a “bag” kind of person. And what I mean by that is I don’t have many, just some that are
Laura Mercier Petal Soft Lipstick Crayons in Camille and Elodie Review
I do love a chunky lip crayon and picked up a couple from Laura Mercier in a sale. I picked up Camille which is described as a neutral pink on the website, and Elodie which is a dusty mauve. The Petal Soft Lipstick Crayons are available in 20 shades, but I wanted some easy to wear pinks for everyday use. These lip crayons cost £28.50 for 1.6g of product. I find this price point quite steep but they can often be found on sale. What piqued my interest in these as was the sheer formula. Many of the lipsticks I
Post Christmas pick-me-ups
I don’t know about you, but I always find January quite a gloomy month. I don’t mind the chilly days and dark evenings in the lead up to Christmas, but I tend to get into a bit of a slump come January. I’m back at work now and also doing a short course during the evenings, so that coupled with the cold and dark is making me feel so lethargic. I usually treat myself to a little post-Christmas pamper on the days I have nothing planned. I find this just lifts my mood a little bit. Here are some of
S’well Traveler Bottle Review
I recently featured the S’well Traveler Bottle in my Favourites from 2024 post, but I had not yet reviewed it! I bought the S’well Traveler Bottle in the pattern Rose Agate in September and have used it every day since. Although I still enjoy using my Stanley Iceflow Flip Straw Tumbler, I’ve found this one a little more versatile. The Traveler Bottle boasts therma-S’well technology with triple-layered, vacuum insulated construction. It comes in several sizes, from a 470ml (16oz) bottle to a 1.13L (40oz) bottle. It’s made from 18/8, food-grade stainless steel, and is condensation-free exterior so it won’t sweat
Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum Review
I picked up Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum recently as I had a discount voucher and it was on sale – here’s what I think of it. Firstly, can we take a moment to admire the bottle? Although I’m more concerned with the juice inside, I am a sucker for a good bottle. I love the gold plate and the glass has a good weight to it. The lid is substantial and feels heavy, compared to the flimsy plastic lids you sometimes find on fragrances. Burberry Goddess is described as a gourmand aromatic fragrance, with the vanilla making it lean
Favourites from 2024
As 2024 draws to a close I thought it’d be a good time to look back on the year, and also include all the things I’ve enjoyed using. This year has been fairly so-so for me. Nothing major has happened but there are a few things I want to work on in 2025. I found I’ve been more mindful with my purchases probably since Covid hit and this year is no different. I’ve been making use of the things I really enjoy instead of frivolously spending on things I don’t need. I concentrated most of my attention on perfumes instead
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser Review
I picked up The Ordinary’s Glucoside Foaming Cleanser recently to use with my Foreo Luna mini 2. I know that foaming is not indicative of performance, but I admit I do enjoy the bubbles – especially when paired with my facial cleansing brush. Having said that, this cleanser does not foam as much as others due to the absence of any sulphates. It’s a water-based cleanser and contains coco-glucoside and decyl glucoside. Coco-glucoside is a cleansing agent that can lift dirt and oils, made from fatty alcohol and sugar glucose. Decyl glucoside is a foaming surfactant. It has a gel-to-foam
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Eau De Parfum Review
Over the last year and a half or so I’ve found myself getting more and more into fragrance. Mostly because I still work from home the majority of the time and wearing a perfume is so much quicker and requires much less effort than putting on a full face of make up if I still want to feel put together. Don’t get me wrong, I still love my lipsticks and blush, but they take longer to apply in the mornings. While my collection is still quite modest, I’ve added a few perfumes this year which I’ve really enjoyed wearing. Narciso
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My London Handbag Essentials
I love exploring London on foot. In all types of weather, throughout all the seasons and at any time. There’s something magical about taking in the first signs of spring in Camden, or seeing London all lit up from the River Thames. Of course, all that walking means that I have to bring with me a good bag with lots of essentials. I’ve already written a guide on the best bags to use while exploring London and this one will be more about the items I think you should carry with you if you plan on walking a lot in
Miller Harris Perfume Discovery Set Short Review
I picked up the Miller Harris Discovery Set mainly because I wanted to try something new for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. Is anyone else as excited as I am for the longer days and warmer evenings? I find summer can be stifling in London sometimes, but spring is my favourite. I really like it when it’s warm enough to wear dresses and jumpers without coats, but there’s still a cool breeze and it’s comfortable enough to sleep at night. Miller Harris is a British fragrance house, founded in 2000. They focus on framing natural botanicals in a complex
The best bags to use for exploring London
I’ve seen this question asked a lot on the internet “what bag should I bring with me when I visit London?” I’ve lived in London for over 11 years now, and I love exploring the city on foot. I’ve gone through my fair share of bags and I think I’m at least a little bit qualified to give advice on what to consider, as well as recommend some bags I really like to use. To preface this, I’m not really a “bag” kind of person. And what I mean by that is I don’t have many, just some that are
Laura Mercier Petal Soft Lipstick Crayons in Camille and Elodie Review
I do love a chunky lip crayon and picked up a couple from Laura Mercier in a sale. I picked up Camille which is described as a neutral pink on the website, and Elodie which is a dusty mauve. The Petal Soft Lipstick Crayons are available in 20 shades, but I wanted some easy to wear pinks for everyday use. These lip crayons cost £28.50 for 1.6g of product. I find this price point quite steep but they can often be found on sale. What piqued my interest in these as was the sheer formula. Many of the lipsticks I
Post Christmas pick-me-ups
I don’t know about you, but I always find January quite a gloomy month. I don’t mind the chilly days and dark evenings in the lead up to Christmas, but I tend to get into a bit of a slump come January. I’m back at work now and also doing a short course during the evenings, so that coupled with the cold and dark is making me feel so lethargic. I usually treat myself to a little post-Christmas pamper on the days I have nothing planned. I find this just lifts my mood a little bit. Here are some of
S’well Traveler Bottle Review
I recently featured the S’well Traveler Bottle in my Favourites from 2024 post, but I had not yet reviewed it! I bought the S’well Traveler Bottle in the pattern Rose Agate in September and have used it every day since. Although I still enjoy using my Stanley Iceflow Flip Straw Tumbler, I’ve found this one a little more versatile. The Traveler Bottle boasts therma-S’well technology with triple-layered, vacuum insulated construction. It comes in several sizes, from a 470ml (16oz) bottle to a 1.13L (40oz) bottle. It’s made from 18/8, food-grade stainless steel, and is condensation-free exterior so it won’t sweat
Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum Review
I picked up Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum recently as I had a discount voucher and it was on sale – here’s what I think of it. Firstly, can we take a moment to admire the bottle? Although I’m more concerned with the juice inside, I am a sucker for a good bottle. I love the gold plate and the glass has a good weight to it. The lid is substantial and feels heavy, compared to the flimsy plastic lids you sometimes find on fragrances. Burberry Goddess is described as a gourmand aromatic fragrance, with the vanilla making it lean
Favourites from 2024
As 2024 draws to a close I thought it’d be a good time to look back on the year, and also include all the things I’ve enjoyed using. This year has been fairly so-so for me. Nothing major has happened but there are a few things I want to work on in 2025. I found I’ve been more mindful with my purchases probably since Covid hit and this year is no different. I’ve been making use of the things I really enjoy instead of frivolously spending on things I don’t need. I concentrated most of my attention on perfumes instead
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser Review
I picked up The Ordinary’s Glucoside Foaming Cleanser recently to use with my Foreo Luna mini 2. I know that foaming is not indicative of performance, but I admit I do enjoy the bubbles – especially when paired with my facial cleansing brush. Having said that, this cleanser does not foam as much as others due to the absence of any sulphates. It’s a water-based cleanser and contains coco-glucoside and decyl glucoside. Coco-glucoside is a cleansing agent that can lift dirt and oils, made from fatty alcohol and sugar glucose. Decyl glucoside is a foaming surfactant. It has a gel-to-foam
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Eau De Parfum Review
Over the last year and a half or so I’ve found myself getting more and more into fragrance. Mostly because I still work from home the majority of the time and wearing a perfume is so much quicker and requires much less effort than putting on a full face of make up if I still want to feel put together. Don’t get me wrong, I still love my lipsticks and blush, but they take longer to apply in the mornings. While my collection is still quite modest, I’ve added a few perfumes this year which I’ve really enjoyed wearing. Narciso
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My London Handbag Essentials
I love exploring London on foot. In all types of weather, throughout all the seasons and at any time. There’s something magical about taking in the first signs of spring in Camden, or seeing London all lit up from the River Thames. Of course, all that walking means that I have to bring with me a good bag with lots of essentials. I’ve already written a guide on the best bags to use while exploring London and this one will be more about the items I think you should carry with you if you plan on walking a lot in
Miller Harris Perfume Discovery Set Short Review
I picked up the Miller Harris Discovery Set mainly because I wanted to try something new for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. Is anyone else as excited as I am for the longer days and warmer evenings? I find summer can be stifling in London sometimes, but spring is my favourite. I really like it when it’s warm enough to wear dresses and jumpers without coats, but there’s still a cool breeze and it’s comfortable enough to sleep at night. Miller Harris is a British fragrance house, founded in 2000. They focus on framing natural botanicals in a complex
The best bags to use for exploring London
I’ve seen this question asked a lot on the internet “what bag should I bring with me when I visit London?” I’ve lived in London for over 11 years now, and I love exploring the city on foot. I’ve gone through my fair share of bags and I think I’m at least a little bit qualified to give advice on what to consider, as well as recommend some bags I really like to use. To preface this, I’m not really a “bag” kind of person. And what I mean by that is I don’t have many, just some that are
Laura Mercier Petal Soft Lipstick Crayons in Camille and Elodie Review
I do love a chunky lip crayon and picked up a couple from Laura Mercier in a sale. I picked up Camille which is described as a neutral pink on the website, and Elodie which is a dusty mauve. The Petal Soft Lipstick Crayons are available in 20 shades, but I wanted some easy to wear pinks for everyday use. These lip crayons cost £28.50 for 1.6g of product. I find this price point quite steep but they can often be found on sale. What piqued my interest in these as was the sheer formula. Many of the lipsticks I
Post Christmas pick-me-ups
I don’t know about you, but I always find January quite a gloomy month. I don’t mind the chilly days and dark evenings in the lead up to Christmas, but I tend to get into a bit of a slump come January. I’m back at work now and also doing a short course during the evenings, so that coupled with the cold and dark is making me feel so lethargic. I usually treat myself to a little post-Christmas pamper on the days I have nothing planned. I find this just lifts my mood a little bit. Here are some of
S’well Traveler Bottle Review
I recently featured the S’well Traveler Bottle in my Favourites from 2024 post, but I had not yet reviewed it! I bought the S’well Traveler Bottle in the pattern Rose Agate in September and have used it every day since. Although I still enjoy using my Stanley Iceflow Flip Straw Tumbler, I’ve found this one a little more versatile. The Traveler Bottle boasts therma-S’well technology with triple-layered, vacuum insulated construction. It comes in several sizes, from a 470ml (16oz) bottle to a 1.13L (40oz) bottle. It’s made from 18/8, food-grade stainless steel, and is condensation-free exterior so it won’t sweat
Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum Review
I picked up Burberry Goddess Eau de Parfum recently as I had a discount voucher and it was on sale – here’s what I think of it. Firstly, can we take a moment to admire the bottle? Although I’m more concerned with the juice inside, I am a sucker for a good bottle. I love the gold plate and the glass has a good weight to it. The lid is substantial and feels heavy, compared to the flimsy plastic lids you sometimes find on fragrances. Burberry Goddess is described as a gourmand aromatic fragrance, with the vanilla making it lean
Favourites from 2024
As 2024 draws to a close I thought it’d be a good time to look back on the year, and also include all the things I’ve enjoyed using. This year has been fairly so-so for me. Nothing major has happened but there are a few things I want to work on in 2025. I found I’ve been more mindful with my purchases probably since Covid hit and this year is no different. I’ve been making use of the things I really enjoy instead of frivolously spending on things I don’t need. I concentrated most of my attention on perfumes instead
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser Review
I picked up The Ordinary’s Glucoside Foaming Cleanser recently to use with my Foreo Luna mini 2. I know that foaming is not indicative of performance, but I admit I do enjoy the bubbles – especially when paired with my facial cleansing brush. Having said that, this cleanser does not foam as much as others due to the absence of any sulphates. It’s a water-based cleanser and contains coco-glucoside and decyl glucoside. Coco-glucoside is a cleansing agent that can lift dirt and oils, made from fatty alcohol and sugar glucose. Decyl glucoside is a foaming surfactant. It has a gel-to-foam
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Musc Noir Eau De Parfum Review
Over the last year and a half or so I’ve found myself getting more and more into fragrance. Mostly because I still work from home the majority of the time and wearing a perfume is so much quicker and requires much less effort than putting on a full face of make up if I still want to feel put together. Don’t get me wrong, I still love my lipsticks and blush, but they take longer to apply in the mornings. While my collection is still quite modest, I’ve added a few perfumes this year which I’ve really enjoyed wearing. Narciso