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BEAUTY | the bumper edition

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If you know me you’ll know the things that get me excited around the collar … chunky bars of milky chocolate, large cups of frothy coffee and good conversation. Nights out dancing. Bradley Cooper, Martin Kemp , DiNuzzo from NCIS … [ I know so many men]

and good skin care

I guess you can chop and change your wardrobe, replace old pieces with new , upgrade , but unless you go under the knife you can’t chop, change or upgrade your skin. You CAN however use products to improve the overall look and feel of the skin; keep the wrinkles at bay or soften any you may have. Saying that some wrinkles are a sign of a life well lived…I fully embrace my laughter lines.

I love a good pamper and I’m all over experiencing new procedures / self-love . I guess I just want to look the best version of myself .

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BEAUTY | BeGlow TIA

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I am by my own admission a self-confessed beauty junkie. I WANT a piece of all the latest action … be that in the form of a product , supplement or a gadget ! Therefore can you imagine my delight when the guys at BeGlow got in touch to see whether I would like to review their BeGlow TIA

Yesssssss please !

SO WHAT IS IT ?

The BeGlow TIA is an innovative device that delivers 3-in-1 benefits: Cleansing, Anti-Ageing and DualPulse Contouring.

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Beauty | Dermabiome by Marie Reynolds London

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I’m laid horizontal in the garden , factor 50’d to the hilt, glowing in the aftermath of an England win over in Russia at the World Cup … and copious amounts of beer. What a score eh ? Even the commentators looked abit dum-founded at full time.

Anyways I’m not here to give you a match low-down and analysis , but I will quickly mention that I do think Harry Kane looks like a rough version of Ryan Gosling . After every penalty I was willing him to start doing a little dance, while singing ‘City of Dreams’ … Harry if your reading [ I can dream right? ] please make it so next game.

I’m digressing aren’t I ? If you read my blog regularly you’ll know there’s nothing new there.

My skin! Let’s discuss…

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Beauty | Holiday Routine

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After posting some photos over on my stories while in Malaga last week, I had a few ladies ask me about my holiday makeup and beauty routine.

By a few make that 4 … [oh to be popular] but I thought it might make for some interesting reading and went with it anyway.

First off we only had a 10kg hand luggage allowance each which meant we were restricted on what we could take with us. Nothing bigger than a 100ml bottle and any liquids had to all fit in just one of those airport approved plastic bags.

I suppose we could have waited and transferred all our liquids across into a free bag at the airport. However to save messing around we [ rather Karen ] ordered some gear from Amazon, 2 plastic bags and 5 plastic bottles [ great to decanter shampoos, suncream etc. into ] for £6.00. I think Primark do something similar.

When I go away with the girls, I also know they’ll not be much time to ‘phaff’ or that I’ll get much sleep , so I pair it all down. Simple is best.

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Beauty | ANEW Ultimate Infinite Effects Night Treatment Cream

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It was like a sign … a sign that my mum was watching over me. Having been an Avon lady for most of my childhood I swear she sent this opportunity my way. I know I sound like a fruit-bat but I got a little teary.

I was so thrilled to have even been considered. Avon is one of those companies that’s always been around and you trust them. My Gran used it , my Mum swore by it and I dabble every now and again. So when Avon approached me to try out the new night cream how could I say no?

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Beauty | What’s in your makeup bag?

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When Joanne from Opposable Thumbs recently did a blog post on what’s in her makeup bag she tagged a few of her fellow bloggers to join in. Of course I jumped at the the chance; nosy by name, nosy by nature. It’s something that fascinates me. What do ‘real’ people actually put on their faces?

How about you?

Do you want to see what’s in my makeup bag ?

Yes … great stuff please walk this way.

No … you have my permission to leave now

First up I just need to clarify I have loads of makeup in boxes scattered all around the bedroom. Tonnes of the bloody stuff. Drives the BF crazy.

I’ve not featured any eyeshadow palettes ; I apply eye shadow in the morning and leave the sets behind on my dressing room table. You can read all about my eye-makeup routine // HERE

I don’t wear foundation so there’s non of that featured either.

This is the [rather mucky …in need of a wash ] makeup bag I won. Yay go me. This is the one I carry around with me on a daily basis. This is the makeup I tend to wear most days; I use for touch ups when I’m out etc.

All these products have been bought by myself.

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Spring is in the air … oh I could crush a grape!

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I was born in December.

December 1970.

It was a good year or that’s what I tell anybody that will listen. I’m most definitely an “ice, ice baby” . I love the cosy winter months, snuggled up close to the fire.

December born and bred.

However while I adore donning big chunky – lived in jumpers 24/7 , sipping hot chocolate on repeat and ‘doing’ everything by candlelight… by the end of January I am seriously hankering after a little sunshine on my [ SPF’d 50] face, to feel the sand between my toes.

To get outside.

Breathe the warm air.

Walk up a mountain.

Explore.

Eat fish & chips out of newspaper…

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