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The Failed Social Experiment

9 February, 2020

My favourite part of this whole online ‘thing’ has always been engagement. Live videos, DM’s responding to comments etc was what made the time it took to create the content WORTH IT. I prided myself on responding to EVERY youtube comment for 10 years and it wasn’t until a conversation with @fionalikestoblog on a @callingallfriends.pod episode that it dawned on me that this had possibly been the wrong move. I love to do something until I HAVE to do it and once it clicked that by making myself available 24/7 I had created an EXPECTATION that I would be...

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Ultimate MAC Palette

It’s been a LONG time since I looked at my mac shadow palettes but when shopping for (what I always hope will be) another ‘ultimate’ palette recently I decided to revisit some old favourites. Everytime I put together a selection, though, it seemed to...

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Jo Loves / Fragrance Paintbrush

I was sent these two fragrances last week and the gimmick-lover in me was so excited. I hadn’t tried anything from the brand either so it was a double whammy when I got in to the first ‘Pomelo’ scent. AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE: £40 First...

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Go EXTRA With Boots This Halloween

This post is an advertisement feature with Boots UK but all thoughts are my own I’m not really ‘doing’ Halloween this year, but I love the makeup element and I will (no doubt) be roped in to trick or treating with the kids so...

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ASOS Partywear – Style At Any Size

After the success of our recent Style At Any Size video, Emma and I decided to try some more retailers. It’s TOUGH finding the same items in a 12 and a 20 (I have a new found sympathy for plus size shopping) but I’ve...

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Maybelline Dream Cover Urban – vs – It Cosmetics CC Cream

I’ve been a fan of the it Cosmetics CC cream fan for a while so when Maybelline launched their (seemingly) similar product, I had to compare them. it Cosmetics CC Perfects but looks natural Light on the skin Doesn’t cling to dryness Doesn’t last...

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All That Glitters – Collection Primed & Ready Setting Powder

Just a quick one today with a PSA of sorts. I picked this up recently, thinking it was the answer to my budget bluring prayers. It was inexpensive, super fine and gave me a pretty, ‘soft focus’ finish that I’d previously only found in...

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Morphe X Jaclyn Hill Armed & Gorgeous Eyeshadow Palette

I was so excited to hear that Morphe was coming to Boots and my first thought was, BRUSHES!!! but when it came to placing my order, it was palettes that caught my eye. I picked up a day-to-day neutral (that I’ll talk about later)...

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Battle Of The Budget Bases

In case you missed it, I kicked off September’s budget beauty month with 5 affordable foundation reviews. Ranging from £5-£15 I filmed the application and showed a full days wear on each. I will tell you that my least favourite was the Wet n...

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