• online shopping

    Shopping Online: The Pro’s and the Pitfalls

    I have developed a love/ hate relationship with online clothing and beauty stores, so I’ve decided to weigh up the good, the bad and the downright ugly aspects of clicking and spending. Pro: You can buy virtually anything from the comfort of your own home. Clothing optional. Con: What if it doesn’t fit? This happens to me. A lot. As we all know by now, sizing is not universal – a Topshop 10 might be a Zara 12. Until you familiarise yourself with the brand, mistakes will happen. Just don’t beat yourself up if you can’t quite zip those jeans up or your new top is gaping where your boobs are…

  • online shopping

    Shopping Online: The Pro’s and the Pitfalls

    I have developed a love/ hate relationship with online clothing and beauty stores, so I’ve decided to weigh up the good, the bad and the downright ugly aspects of clicking and spending. Pro: You can buy virtually anything from the comfort of your own home. Clothing optional. Con: What if it doesn’t fit? This happens to me. A lot. As we all know by now, sizing is not universal – a Topshop 10 might be a Zara 12. Until you familiarise yourself with the brand, mistakes will happen. Just don’t beat yourself up if you can’t quite zip those jeans up or your new top is gaping where your boobs are…

  • artistic monkey,  beauty,  experience,  fake tan,  fake tan files

    The Fake Tan Files: Spray Tan at Artistic Monkey

    Growing up in Australia I practically had a permanent tan. While my time in London has seen my skintone adopt a much pastier pallor, I think for now I’ve had enough of sporting the ‘pale and interesting’ look and it’s high time I get my Aussie kid colouring back. Throughout spring and summer I’ll be testing out a variety of fake tans in an effort to find my perfect, go-to faux glow. First off the bat is an organic Spray Tan I experienced last Friday at Artistic Monkey salon in Kilburn. An oasis among the general drabness of Kilburn High Road, Artistic Monkey sticks out like a sore thumb in…

  • artistic monkey,  beauty,  experience,  fake tan,  fake tan files

    The Fake Tan Files: Spray Tan at Artistic Monkey

    Growing up in Australia I practically had a permanent tan. While my time in London has seen my skintone adopt a much pastier pallor, I think for now I’ve had enough of sporting the ‘pale and interesting’ look and it’s high time I get my Aussie kid colouring back. Throughout spring and summer I’ll be testing out a variety of fake tans in an effort to find my perfect, go-to faux glow. First off the bat is an organic Spray Tan I experienced last Friday at Artistic Monkey salon in Kilburn. An oasis among the general drabness of Kilburn High Road, Artistic Monkey sticks out like a sore thumb in…

  • beauty works west,  experience,  facial,  luxury,  notting hill,  pedicure,  treatment

    April Chill at Beauty Works West: My Experience

    Beauty Works West is a little bit of luxury just off one of Notting Hill’s loveliest streets, offering beauty treatments aplenty as well as an inbuilt boutique featuring niche luxury products. It’s also home to Dr Daniel Sister, world-renowned anti ageing and hormone specialist. Last week I went along to Beauty Works West to try out their  April Chill promotion – a package that includes a Ling Deep Cleansing Facial or Relaxing Massage followed by a Signature Manicure or Pedicure. I hadn’t had a beauty treatment since I left Australia over three years ago so I was beyond excited to go and meet the team at Beauty Works West and indulge…

  • beauty works west,  experience,  facial,  luxury,  notting hill,  pedicure,  treatment

    April Chill at Beauty Works West: My Experience

    Beauty Works West is a little bit of luxury just off one of Notting Hill’s loveliest streets, offering beauty treatments aplenty as well as an inbuilt boutique featuring niche luxury products. It’s also home to Dr Daniel Sister, world-renowned anti ageing and hormone specialist. Last week I went along to Beauty Works West to try out their  April Chill promotion – a package that includes a Ling Deep Cleansing Facial or Relaxing Massage followed by a Signature Manicure or Pedicure. I hadn’t had a beauty treatment since I left Australia over three years ago so I was beyond excited to go and meet the team at Beauty Works West and indulge…

  • bath and body,  beauty works west,  exfoliating,  skincare

    Supracor – A New Way To Scrub Up For Spring

    We all know how important a good scrub in the shower is – removing yucky dead skin cells is key to lovely, healthy skin and a vital first step when you plan to fake tan! I’ve been trying out a couple of products from Supracor – a Californian brand that uses recyclable materials to produce a huge range of lifestyle and bath and body goodies. Lately I’ve been using the SpaCells Facial Sponge and Stimulite Bath Mitt to rid myself of any flaky bits and get the circulation going. SpaCells Facial Sponge This nifty little sponge fits onto your fingers like a mitten and removes makeup, cleanses, exfoliates and massages all at…

  • bath and body,  beauty works west,  exfoliating,  skincare

    Supracor – A New Way To Scrub Up For Spring

    We all know how important a good scrub in the shower is – removing yucky dead skin cells is key to lovely, healthy skin and a vital first step when you plan to fake tan! I’ve been trying out a couple of products from Supracor – a Californian brand that uses recyclable materials to produce a huge range of lifestyle and bath and body goodies. Lately I’ve been using the SpaCells Facial Sponge and Stimulite Bath Mitt to rid myself of any flaky bits and get the circulation going. SpaCells Facial Sponge This nifty little sponge fits onto your fingers like a mitten and removes makeup, cleanses, exfoliates and massages all at…

  • avenue 32,  fashion,  wishlist

    Black and Blue: Wishlist from Avenue 32

    Avenue 32 is an online wonderland of designer goodies. I could spend hours trawling this site with its plethora of luxury designer pieces and lifestyle products. From uber luxe candles, pillows and throws for the home to gorgeous mesh boots by Phillip Lim and beautiful sequin dresses from Azzaro for you, Avenue 32 is the place to click on over to if you’re looking for something extra special and designer. Here are some of my picks from what’s currently on the virtual racks over at avenue32.com: What do you think? I’m particularly keen on the Merino wool gilet by Garzon – a perfect trans-seasonal piece 🙂 Thanks for reading! *Promotional post

  • fashion,  wishlist

    Black and Blue: Wishlist from Avenue 32

    Avenue 32 is an online wonderland of designer goodies. I could spend hours trawling this site with its plethora of luxury designer pieces and lifestyle products. From uber luxe candles, pillows and throws for the home to gorgeous mesh boots by Phillip Lim and beautiful sequin dresses from Azzaro for you, Avenue 32 is the place to click on over to if you’re looking for something extra special and designer. Here are some of my picks from what’s currently on the virtual racks over at avenue32.com: What do you think? I’m particularly keen on the Merino wool gilet by Garzon – a perfect trans-seasonal piece 🙂 Thanks for reading! *Promotional post