Merit Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum Review

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I have to dedicate a full blog post to the Merit Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum*. It is a very unique fragrance, and I completely fell in love with it! It's MERIT's debut fragrance, and the nose behind it - Fanny Bal definitely didn't play it safe. They took a risk , and in my opinion it really paid off. Retrospect comes in a 30ml format and it is priced at £79.00. Now let's dive into it!

Beauty Gifts with Beautifect

Beauty gifts can be a bit tricky, if you're not too sure what kinds of colours someone likes, what shade of foundation they need or what fragrance they usually wear. That's when beauty gadgets, accessories and everyday essentials come in handy! I was recently introduced to a fabulous brand called Beautifect, who are famous for their gorgeous Beautifect Box, but also offer a selection of accessories and essentials, which would make great Christmas gifts.

Giorgio Armani Si EDP Review

Giorgio Armani Si EDP* (£67.00) has been on my radar since I received a tiny sample of it with one of my beauty purchases, and I fell in love with it right away. After spraying myself head to toe with the vial, I knew I needed a full size bottle of Si in my life :) 

Plowden & Fallow Ophrys EDP review

As a huge fan of unisex fragrances, I was really excited to be introduced to the world of Plowden & Fallow! The home to one of Britain’s newer contemporary fragrance houses, located on the Plowden Estate in Shropshire, England. Plowden & Fallow offer high quality artisan luxury fragrances, shaving products and accessories for those who seek something more unique than your everyday department store brands. Inspired by great British traditions, folklore and eccentricity, the brand is the perfect choice for anyone who loves quintessentially British fragranced products with a modern twist. I was kindly sent a selection of fragrance samples to choose from and I was so impressed with every single one, I found it very hard to make a decision. But... I eventually settled on the beautiful Ophrys EDP* (£88.00) and I absolutely adore it. It is so unique!

Pixi Beauty Liquid Lip

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It is no secret, that Pixi Beauty is one of my favourite makeup brands of all time. I adore their skincare too, but their MatteLast Liquid Lip* (£16.00) is my everyday beauty essential and I cannot live without the nude shades! I must go through at least 4 of the Pixi nudes per year, easily. I use these multiple times a day, so they will last you a long time, don't worry. Anyway... Let's dive into the formula.

Home Decor: pink accents in the bedroom.

I have been drawn to blush pink  colours lately and I decided to experiment a bit and add some pink and mauve accents to the greys and whites in the bedroom and I am in love with the way it all looks together. It's mostly thanks to the stunning new prints from, but also some new cushions etc.

My current jewellery favourites

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If you remember how my blogging journey actually started, you will know that I was obsessed with jewellery and jewellery making and wanted to share my favourite purchases and things I made myself. It was fun and a perfect hobby. I am happy to report, that I still adore jewellery, but I tend to go for more subtle styles, suitable for everyday wear. Since I recently treated myself to some lovely pieces for my ears and was also  kindly sent a beautiful necklace by Daisy, it was a perfect excuse for me to do an old school haul and show you what I got. 

COSMO Silverburn Review - 10th Birthday Celebration!

Last weekend we were kindly invited to celebrate the 10th birthday of COSMO in Silverburn, Glasgow. The buffet offers an impressive all-you-can-eat experience with a wide variety of dishes from around the world, and there is something for everyone. The kids really enjoy the wide selection of food, and desserts, and for the 10th birthday, they had cool attractions, including Bluey (so cute!), other fun activities, and a magician who performed tricks at our table. 

MERIT Black Friday Sale is here!

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If you're a Merit Beauty fan, you will know that they only do one sale per year (Cyber Monday/Black Friday), so this week is the perfect time to try the brand or stock up on your favourite products, if you're running low. The sale runs from November 25th till December 2nd, and you get 20% off individual products sitewide, as well as a discount on the popular, already-discounted sets (like Five Minute Morning Set, and The Full Collection). 

Urban Decay Naked Heat review

I have been dying to try the Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette* and I am not gonna lie - it was sooo worth the wait! It was very hyped up and has the perfect colour selection for my skin tone and eye colour and I am simply in love!

Current beauty favourites

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I haven't shared a favourites post in a long, long time, but I think it's time to talk beauty again. Skincare and self care in general are  much needed, when my mental health isn't great and  a new blog post was well overdue. So here are some of my latest beauty must haves.

Father's Day Gifting with Plowden & Fallow

With Father's Day approaching really soon, I wanted to introduce you to some unique fragrances by Plowden & Fallow.  I reviewed the Ophrys EDP* a few months ago and I was really impressed with the lasting power, quality and packaging of the fragrance, so I thought... what better gift for Father's Day than beautiful artisan fragrance! I chose the Debonaire EDT and The Plowden & Fallow Fragrance Sample Set to recommend to you and if you're looking for a unique and luxurious fragrance gift, these will be perfect!