Stocking Fillers: 10 Under £10

Christmas is in exactly 2 weeks so if you need some gift inspiration, here it is. I've put together a good little edit of 10 items, all under £10. Perfect as stocking fillers, secret santa presents or if you're on a budget. 

Vlog: Budapest | Budda Bar Hotel

Our first couple of days in beautiful Budapest before things went swiftly downhill! We explored the city, ate lots of yummy food and stayed at the wonderful Budda Bar Hotel!

Video: Morphe x Jaclyn Hill Palette | Tutorial & Review

I've been throughly enjoying using the Jaclyn Hill x Morphe Palette which I was lucky enough to receive for my birthday on Saturday so I thought I'd do a tutorial using it and give you my thoughts!

2 Glow Givers From REN

REN is a great value for money brand, their products far outperform others within the same price bracket and sometimes even products that are double or triple the price. Today I thought I'd talk to you about two that give great, noticeable brightening results with minimal effort. 

Vlog: Behind the Scenes of 'Promise' by Acacia

Behind the scenes of the video shoot for the single 'Promise' by recording artist Acacia. I did the hair and makeup for the shoot, it was such a beautiful and fun day!

The Autumn Style Guide

I just put the heating on and it's pouring with rain outside, so it seems as good a time as any to be blogging about autumn. I used to dread it's arrival, now that I don't have to go back to school I've realised I actually quite like it. Scented candles, hot chocolate, good TV and of course looking forward to my birthday and Christmas.

Vlog: Wandering Around Prague

Part 2 of our trip to Prague! A sight seeing fail and Boone is on the move!

Video: Recent Beauty Favourites

As I haven't done a favourites video in the last couple of months, I thought I'd cobble together all the products I've been loving recently and tell you all about them! It's mostly makeup and skincare as usual but there's also a haircare item thrown in! 

A Fantastic Budget Eyeshadow Palette

When it comes to eyeshadow palettes, I tend to stick to high-end ones. Despite the fact that they're expensive, they last forever so I always feel they're worth the money. It's quite rare for me to pick one up on the highstreet (drugstore) but when I saw this one I just couldn't resist. That bright purple and cobalt blue immediately caught my eye.

Vlog: Heading to Prague

Heading to Prague for a long weekend away. It's also our first proper family holiday!

Video: Purple Smoky Eye Look

I bought a new little palette and I was really inspired to do a full on eye makeup look with purple, browns and black. 

Vlog: Boone Can Crawl!

We where stuck at home with colds this week which meant lots of hot tea, snuggles and finally watching Frozen! Boone also figured out how to crawl which was really exciting! 

Video: HUGE Japanese Beauty Haul!

A HUGE haul of Japanese beauty products, some of which I've already given a quick go, I couldn't resist!

A Nail related ramble

It's been a while since I blogged about nails, so when better than now? Honestly, my nails have been pretty neglected in the last few months. I've barely painted them, mostly because painting my nails was pretty low down in my list of priorities with a new baby in the house! Now that he's a bit older and sleeps longer I have a bit more time on my hands. My old ritual of painting my nails in front of the telly (watching Game of Thrones!) in the evenings has slowly crept back in.

Video: Empties

It's empties time again! Where I show you the products I've used up, let you know what I thought of them and if I'll be buying them again! Grab a cup of tea, it's a long one! 

Vlog: A Mum and Baby Day

A typical, at home, day in the week with baby Boone who can now stand up and say Mama! He's changing so quickly, cliché but true. 

Video: Becca x Chrissy Tiegen Palette

I've been absolutely loving the Becca x Chrissy Teigen Palette, so here's my video sharing my thoughts on it, as well as showing you some swatches and a demo using 3 of the 4 shades!

On Flight Beauty Essentials

I have a terrible fear of my baggage being lost every time I fly, so even when I'm traveling short haul I always have a few beauty essentials packed in my carry on, just in case. 

Video: June Favourites

My beauty favourites for the month of June!

Sunday Riley: Tidal

Tidal by Sunday Riley is lightweight, fresh and incredibly hydrating. It's basically the perfect moisturiser for this hot, sticky and humid weather. 

Vlog: Let's Catch Up!

A quick catch up of what we've been up to lately and a visit to Nymphenburg Palace gardens. 

Video: NARS Loaded Eyeshadow Palette

I recently got my hands on the NARS Loaded Eyeshadow Palette and I thought it deserved a video all to itself! So here it is, my first impressions, swatches of all the shades, a review and a makeup look using the palette. I've used it a few more times since filming this video and I think I love it even more!

Acqua di Parma, Fico di Amalfi

I have this thing about scents and holidays, it all started with my honeymoon a few years ago, I took a new fragrance with me and wore it everyday while we where away. I haven't worn it much since then, just a few days here and there but every time I do it takes me right back to that trip. Even my hubby notices and chirps in with a 'oh that's the honeymoon perfume' and we end up chatting about the trip for a while. The human brain works in mysterious ways!

Vlog: A day in Wells, Somerset

A day out in Wells, Somerset while we where visiting family back home in England. 

Video: Beauty Haul!

I went on a bit of a beauty shopping spree when I had a few hours to myself! I repurchased a few well loved items I'd run out off and treated myself to a seriously beautiful new eyeshadow palette! 

New Skincare I'm Loving

So you know when loads of your skincare runs out at once? That happened to me recently so it was time to add a few new products into my routine. Even though I have my old, trusty favourites, I love trying new skincare. All the new bits I've added in are working really well for me so I thought I'd give you a run down of my thoughts on them.

Vlog: Fun at the Farm

We went on our first trip back home since moving and Boone met his cousins and great gran. 

Video: May Favourites

I've been away for most of May so my beauty favourites this month are all things I took away with me!  

3 Spring Florals

I've never been one for a signature scent, life is too short and I'm far too indecisive. I've built up quite a little collection over the years and throughly enjoy picking out which one to wear every morning. Today I thought I'd share with you a few light, spring-y floral scents I've been enjoying wearing recently. 

Vlog: Frülings Festival

We headed into Munich for Frühlingsfest (spring festival), described as Oktoberfest's smaller and tamer younger sister! After a morning wandering around we headed to Auer Dult which was more of a craft and antique market. Both where great and made even better by the lovely weather. 

Video: Evening Skincare Routine

My evening skincare routine, with some all time favourites and some new finds.

This works Deep Sleep Bath Soak

It's pretty rare for me to dedicate an entire blog post to a single product. Even rarer still that it's a bath product. So you know I really love these. I discovered my love for the This Works Deep Sleep Bath Soak back when I was working for Space NK, just like so many other products. After just one use I was completely hooked.

Video: Morning Skincare Routine

My current morning skincare routine with a few mini product reviews along the way. 

How to fake glowy, flawless skin

When it comes to blushers, lip colours and eyeshadows I love experimenting, but with base I'm definitely a creature of habit. As they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. 

Vlog: Sightseeing in Salzburg

Part 2 of of Salzburg trip, we did a walking tour of the city so we could see as many of the sights as possible in a limited amount of time with little ones in tow! 

Video: April Favourites

My April beauty favourites including makeup, skincare and haircare!

Brighter skin in under a minute

There are two things that will guarantee better looking skin almost immedietely, exfoliation and vitamin c. I've rounded up a few of my favourite products which work in a minute or less. Perfect for those with busy lifestyles who don't want to compromise on high performance skincare. 

Vlog: Snowy Spring in Salzburg

Our friends Jake and Maggie came to visit and we went to lake Starnberg for the day. The next day we packed up and headed to Salzburg, the weather wasn't great but we made the most of it!

Video: What's in my travel makeup bag?

I'm off on a little mini break so I thought I'd show you what I've packed in my makeup bag. We're going on the train with baby so I definitely wanted to keep things as streamlined as possible!

Cream Blushers

If you've never used a cream blusher before, chances are you think they're a bit of a difficult to use product that should be left to the experts. That's not true at all, they're really easy to use, in fact even easier than a powder because you don't need a brush and they look so much more natural on the skin. 

Vlog: Aunty Jen's Visit

My friend Jen came to visit and of course meet Boone, we went for a lovely picnic in the sunshine and had a long overdue catch up!

Video: Smoky Eye for Beginners

A complete beginner's guide to a simple, 1 product smoky eye. Really quick and easy, anyone can give it a go, perfect if you've never done a smoky eye before. 

The only face powder you need

I've never been hugely into powders, they just don't excite me in the way that other makeup items do. That said, I've managed to try a huge amount over the years, both on myself and at work. They're very functional to me, they serve a purpose. They need to keep my makeup in place all day, soak up extra shine in unwanted areas but never look cakey or overly matte. 

Vlog: Boone tries food!

Boone tries baby food for the first time and we celebrate our first Mother's Day with a visit to an antique fair and a long lunch in the sunshine.

Video: Glowy Spring Makeup

A spring-y, glow-y makeup look that I've been loving wearing lately, it's a look I seem to come back to year on year! 

The £20 Makeup Sponge

I'm terribly late to the party on this one. Makeup artists, bloggers and youtubers have been singing the praises of the beauty blender for years now. My thinking was, it's just an overpriced sponge, how good can it be? Plus I couldn't help but feel like the whole process was a bit of a faff, you have to wet it, squeeze out the water and then bounce it over your skin to blend in foundation, who has the time? And so not one, but two beauty blenders sat completely untouched in the back of my dressing table drawer for well over a year.

Vlog: Baby bjorns, baking and butterflies

Video: March Favourites

I can't believe it's the end of March already! Here are a few beauty bits I've been loving this month. There's more makeup than usual plus a bit of skincare and haircare thrown in.

A Cashmere Blanket for your Face

This moisturiser is like a cosy, cashmere blanket for your face. If your skin veers on the oilier, spot prone side, you can probably give this a miss. But if like me, you have skin that's dry, sensitive and feeling the effects of a long winter, lack of sleep and general neglect, listen up. 

Video: Quick & Easy Banana Loaf Cake Recipe

My super quick and easy banana loaf cake recipe which is so yummy it always gets polished off in a day! No need for any fancy baking equipment which means less washing up. Of course you can leave out the walnuts if you don't like them. It's also great with a teaspoon of cinnamon added into the batter but I forgot this time! If you decided to make it, please tweet/instagram/email me a picture, I'd love to see it! Thanks for watching!