Non-Beauty Favourites/ What I've Been Up To

I feature my beauty favourites on the blog almost every month, but to be perfectly honest, I have even more 'non-beauty' favourites, especially food related ones :) haha. I also very rarely include  lifestyle updates, so today's blog post is a mixture of both, plus a virgin mojito recipe I promised to share :) 

August Birchbox UK (review and video)

As a big fan of beauty boxes, I was very excited to open  my travel themed August Birchbox* (£10.00 +P&P). I haven't seen any sneak peeks before it arrived and I didn't even expect one in the first place, so it was a total surprise :) As soon as I lifted the lid, I spotted two products I knew I will really enjoy, but the remaining two didn't disappoint either.

Marlenha Flourish Moisturiser Review

Marlenha Flourish Moisturiser* (£49.00)

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you might remember my review of the Marlenha Petal Delicate Eye Serum. I am still using it and I absolutely love it. I was kindly sent the Flourish Mosituriser to try 6-7 weeks ago and again, I am really impressed with the formula. 

Citizen M Hotel Glasgow (review +vlog)

Last month, I celebrated my 27th birthday and it was my first night (2 nights actually) without my son! He is 3 years old and I have watched him every single day and night for the full 3 years of his life and I am really proud of myself! Anyway... After many months (ok...years) of trying to 'cut the cord', I finally left Zachary with his grandparents overnight and spent 2 nights with my husband in Citizen M Hotel Glasgow.

Clarins #YouOnlyBetter Makeup Looks

When it comes to high end makeup, Clarins are definitely my favourite brand. I absolutely adore their products, so I couldn't be more excited about sharing this post with you. I took part in the #YouOnlyBetter campaign and recreated three of the simple makeup looks, featuring Clarins core line of products. There is no need for brushes or other tools and the video tutorials make things even easier.

Latest In Beauty Mio Box

 Latest In Beauty Mio Body Beautiful Discovery Box* (£16.95, plus p&p)

I am a sucker for beauty boxes. I just love them. They are usually amazing value for money and this new collab between  Latest In Beauty and Mio is a great offer for those who like to look after their body inside and out! 

My first Bioslimming Wrap

Losing weight/inches is something I have been trying to do for the past 3 years and it is much harder than I expected. I am not talking about a couple of pounds here... I was slightly overweight when I fell pregnant, so after 9 moths of eating far too much (it was all healthy stuff FIY) I ended up huge and my stomach was insanely big at 42 weeks. Yep - I was 2 weeks overdue as well... Unfortunately I ended up bigger than ever, with tons of stretch marks and some loose skin after having Zachary and I am not exaggerating when I say that I am planning a tummy tuck after my next pregnancy. I am nowhere near my goal yet and like most people, I have my ups and downs, but to help me feel better in my own skin, I decided to give the Bioslimming treatments a go. I didn't expect miracles and I was just happy to treat my skin to some TLC it deserves, but... I was amazed with the difference after just one Bioslimming wrap at Westfield Complementary Health in Mauchline.

Vitamix: Vegan Ice Cream + Frozen Desserts

I am still obsessed with my Vitamix Pro 500* and I even got my husband into trying many of my creations. This instalment is all about frozen desserts, including healthy ice cream and smoothie bowls. They are super easy to create and taste AMAZING!

My Travel Skincare Bag

I never travel light, but I managed to keep things quite simple in terms of skincare when I was away for a week. Everything fitted into my Ted Baker Large Bow Wash Bag* and I was proud of myself for not taking my whole stash with me :) haha. 

Home Decor: How To Give Your Livingroom An Industrial Look

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The industrial look is a popular interior design trend that combines raw, unfinished elements with sleek, modern touches. This aesthetic takes inspiration from old factories and industrial spaces, blending materials such as metal, wood, and concrete to create a unique, rugged yet refined ambiance. If you're looking to transform your living room into an industrial haven, here's a comprehensive guide on how to achieve that distinctive look.

Brand Focus: Tangle Teezer

My hair gets knotty easily, but for some strange reason I did not own a Tangle Teezer until now! I know... such a bad beauty blogger :) haha. I have other detangling brushes (with handles) though and I really like them, so I had an idea of what to expect from the Tangle Teezer  family. I was kindly sent three different designs to try out and I must admit - I am seriously impressed!

Suncare Essentials For The Full Family.

I am currently enjoying a seaside break and the weather is absolutely beautiful, so I finally got a chance to get a tan :) I am lucky to get a nice colour easily with my skin tone, but I always make sure to protect my skin from harmful rays when I am out and about or actually sunbathing on purpose :)