Factors To Think About Before Embarking On Parenthood

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Parenthood is a special part of life and something that many of us look forward to. You'll rarely hear anybody say they regret having kids, and it's something that makes many families feel complete. After all, creating offspring is the one thing that we were put on the earth to do as humans. The rest is entirely open to interpretation. If you have been together with your partner for a while and you are thinking about trying for a baby, then there's a lot of things to take into consideration.

 

Summer Nails with Essence Gel Nail Polishes

 This awesome delivery from Essence simply blew my mind and I am now 100% sorted in the nail polish department :)  Not like I needed anymore nail polish (I have a ridiculous collection already), but... the gel formula sounded promising so I had to give it a go. I must admit - swatching over 40 polishes requires real dedication, but it was also very relaxing so it's all good :)

Freedom Makeup

There is a new budget makeup brand on the market - Freedom Makeup London. The packaging might look similar to you. It's because it was created by the team behind Makeup Revolution.  I was kindly sent a selection of products to try out by Beauty Crowd, who are Freedom's stockists and I have a first impressions post to share with you today :)

More Father's Day Gift Ideas

I was only planning one Father's Day themed blog post this year, but I have more gift ideas to share with you, including a couple of typical 'dad favourites'. 

Benefit Operation Pore-Proof Kit

If you follow me on instagram, you might have seen lots of photos of the lovely new Benefit Operation Pore-Proof Kit*(£28.50) already. It is such a fab little set! It's not officially launching till the end of June, but... you can now buy it exclusively from John Lewis! 

Tips For Men of Fashion 2023

Photo credit: Unsplash The above photograph is of a men’s outfit consisting of jeans, a jacket, shoes, a shirt, and a tie.

Pregnancy update: 30 weeks

There was nothing interesting happening for the past couple of weeks, so I waited till my recent growth scan to update you on the pregnancy. I am actually surprised that I didn't get any extra scans in my 1st pregnancy, because I was measuring huge for dates and my private scan predicted a 9lb+ baby. Anyway... At least I know what to expect this time. 

My Top 3 Summer Scents

My fragrance collection is out of control and I find myself switching between scents quite often, although... I still have my favourites that I use more than others. Gone are the days of being faithful to Flower By Kenzo :) haha. Here is my 'top 3' at the moment.

Father's Day Gift Ideas

With Father's Day just around the corner, I thought I should share some gift ideas with you. It's funny how we always joke about buying socks etc for every man in our life, but to be perfectly honest... they usually rely on us in this department and actually expect those little extras for every occasion :) haha. T-shirts, boxers, a bottle of their favourite aftershave or drink etc - these are always appreciated, aren't they? Here are my picks for this year.

Real Techniques Bold Metals 300 Tapered Blush Brush

I am a massive fan of Real Techniques brushes and I use their standard range every time I do my makeup. Easily the best brushes on the market. The latest addition to the RT brush family is the luxury Bold Metals collection and it is simply stunning! More on the pricey side, but the quality is insanely good (judging by the blush brush).

How I deal with dehydration

Sometimes my skin goes a bit wild, especially during pregnancy. I try to drink as much water as I can and follow a good skincare routine, but I can't predict how my body will cope with certain things. I have been feeling quite dehydrated lately and here are the products I have been using to keep my skin happy.

Makeup Revolution Mermaids Forever Palette

I am a bit of an eye shadow palette hoarder (ok, it's extreme, I have a full drawer of them), but... I get excited about every new addition to my collection. When it comes to eye shadows (and most makeup), please don't ever think that cheap products are all bad quality etc. They can be just as good, or even better than some high end equivalents. The new Mermaids Forever Palette* by Makeup Revolution is a perfect example of a fantastic product at a low price and I am in love with all the stunning colours!