Christmas Gifts from Soap & Glory (£5 to £30)

Soap & Glory always smash it at Christmas time with their fabulous gift sets and stocking fillers. Their SPA Of Wonder Star Gift*(£30.00) just dropped at Boots and it is a BARGAIN! Here's the low down on what's inside and some more gift ideas for S&G fans. 

Giorgio Armani Ecstasy Shine Lipsticks

I am a huge fan of Giorgio Armani lip products, especially the incredible Lip Magnets, so I was really excited to try the new Ecstasy Shine Lipsticks*(£29.00). Using matte lipsticks all the time can be a bit drying for the lips, so it's important to switch things up and go back to more hydrating formulas like this one. Can you see the gorgeous shine? 

FENTY Beauty review

Just when I started moaning about being stuck in a makeup rut, Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty  and I was loving makeup again and actually looking forward to playing with new products. I never buy into the celebrity hype, but with the gorgeous formulas and focus on a flawless base, I just couldn't wait to see what the hype was about!

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Collection

I am a huge fan of Charlotte Tilbury products and I am absolutely loving the Hollywood Collection. I have one of the Matte Liquid Lipsticks, the Contour & Beauty Light Wands and the Complexion Brush. Spoiler alert- they're all amazing!

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Day out at Soar Intu Breahead and Vegan Pizza Express Lunch

We recently went out for a super fun day at the newly renovated Soar at Intu Breahead and I am so impressed with the new modern look! The ‘space trees’underneath a ceiling of stars and a ‘light box’ wall showing all the constellations in space look incredible! We went to a chocolate workshop with Zachary, bounced at the new Gravity Trampoline Park, had vegan lunch at Pizza Express and finished with some mini golf. 

My Non Surgical Nose Job at La Belle Forme Glasgow (Before and After)

I have always been insecure about a small/medium sized bump on my nose (only visible from the side) but a nose job was never an option till... I discovered the possibility of a non surgical nose job with  Juvaderm injections. I watched loads of videos, looked at before and after photos and  I have been thinking about getting it done for the past few months. I finally bit the bullet 2 weeks ago and arranged an appointment at La Belle Forme in Glasgow and I am not gonna lie - I am amazed with the results! Just look at the photos - oh, I am so pleased!

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition

The kids have been testing out the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet*(£99.00) for the past few months, which comes in an awesome kidproof case - a life saver! With 1 FREE  year of Fire For Kids Unlimited, it will help you keep the kids entertained, while offering plenty of educational apps and features too.

Glamglow Gravitymud review

I love a good face mask and unless you've been living under a rock, you will know that Glamglow does face masks really, really well! I adore their original Youthmud and the Supermud clearing treatment, so my expectations were pretty high when I gave the Glamglow Gravitymud*(£42.00) a go. Was it love at first try though? 

Warm Autumnal Sweet Potato and Kale

I adore salads, but when it comes to  the cold Autumn/Winter months, I like to serve them warm for a more comforting feel. One of my favourites is this kale and sweet potato recipe with green beans, pomegranate, feta (vegan), rocket, caramelised shallots and the most simple dressing!

Liz Earle Botanical Essence Shampoo & Conditioner

I am very fussy with shampoo and conditioner, as I like gentle formulas and I can't use anything too heavy on my fine hair. I have always liked the Liz Earle hair care line, but this limited edition duo, scented with Geranium, Citrus and Vanilla is simply out of this world!

Lord & Berry Timeless Kissproof Lipsticks

Are you over liquid lipsticks yet? No? Me neither! I never will be to be honest. I just love long lasting, super pigmented, smudge proof formulas and these Lord & Berry Timeless Kissproof Lipsticks*(£15.00) offer just that. I am impressed!

Not ready to let go of Summer scents

I feel like we didn't really have a Summer in the UK, so I am still trying to cling on to some Summer scents and a bit of sparkle, before I transition into autumnal options. I am absolutely obsessed with the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess EDP* and I am also adding a nice glow to my skin with the Radiant Shimmering Body Oil*