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Good afternoon to anyone reading this, I hope everyone has had a good week! Today I decided to post an updated pamper routine for Summer.The...
Good afternoon to anyone reading this, I hope everyone has had a good week! Today I decided to post an updated pamper routine for Summer.The last pamper routine I posted was in 2015 (you can check that out here). I also plan to write an Autumn/Winter related one later in the year as I do change up a couple things.
As random as this may sound to some people, I usually have a pamper day mid week. This is due to the fact that I work evenings 6 nights a week and so I only have the one night off to pamper and chill.
The first thing I will usually do as part of a pamper is to have a shower (I find baths more relaxing however I don't have a bath in my flat.
Whilst I am in the shower I will usually listen to some chilled out music which helps to get me into a more relaxed mood. This is where I will shave, exfoliate and also usually wash my hair. My current favourite products to use are:
Any Body Shop Shower Gel (Currently using their Rich Plum Scent)
After getting out the shower I will put on a face mask and watch a film or something on Netflix. I will normally keep the face mask on for around 15-20 mins depending on what is recommend. After washing it off I will then do my evening skincare routine. (Let me know if you are interested in seeing this). On a pamper day/evening I want to be as chilled as possible so I will usually chill out for the rest of the afternoon/evening in pyjamas or my dressing gown with multiple cups of tea! I have currently just finished watching New Girl so if anyone has any recommendations on good series to watch I would be massively grateful.
One thing I always love to do when I'm having a pamper day is to re do my nails as it feels really great having a fresh set of nails! I will be posting an updated nail care routine sometime in the next couple of months but if you are interested you can check out my old one here.
The last part of my pamper routine is to fake tan. I do this as the last thing I do before bed as it has been long enough since I showered that the tan wont sink into my pores and look bad. I also prefer to sleep in my fake tan as then I can shower off the guide colour in the morning and I am then ready for the day ahead! The tan I'm currently using is the Rimmel London Sunshimmer tan mousse in medium which I have been using for years and absolutely love!
Let me know what your favourite part of a pamper routine is!
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A couple of months ago I posted a Boohoo & Pretty Little Thing wishlist with a couple of items that were currently in my wishlist and I...
A couple of months ago I posted a Boohoo & Pretty Little Thing wishlist with a couple of items that were currently in my wishlist and I enjoyed taking time out my day to really look through the sites and choose some really nice pieces to share with you.
I enjoyed making the last one so much that I've decided to do another one, however this one is going to be slightly different. As a curvier girl with bigger boobs and hips I often find that alot of swimwear both in shops and online can often be unflattering and not really suited for someone with my body shape.
So for this post I wanted to share some of my favourite swimwear options I have found recently that don't break the bank whilst also making you look fab!
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If you've been following my blog for a while now or are just a fan of Yankee Candle you will know that in 2016 I reviewed the Yankee Ca...
If you've been following my blog for a while now or are just a fan of Yankee Candle you will know that in 2016 I reviewed the Yankee Candle Simply Home gift set and then in 2017 I reviewed the Yankee Candle 'Fall In Love' range.
For the last couple years I have been pretty quiet on the blog front as I took some time out to focus on myself however this year I decided to bring back the candle reviews. I'm a big fan of having candles burning at home and the cosy feeling it provides.
A couple of days ago I happened to get an email about a new Yankee Candle collection. To me this collection definitely has a very Autumn vibe to it and I was definitely excited to receive the parcel even though it is only July!
The Campfire Nights collection consists of 4 candle scents all based around scents you might encounter at a midsummer night campfire.
Warm & Cosy
If I'm being honest when I first smelled this scent it actually reminded me of peppermint! Its quite a subtle smell but definitely gives off a cosy vibe.
Crisp Campfire Apples
The scent of this candle reminds me of toffee apples! It has a very Autumnal vibe to it definitely the fruity scent from the collection.
A Night Under The Stars
This scent reminds of the Autumn Night candle from the Fall In Love range I reviewed a few years ago. It reminds me of the scent you get from some of the radox bubble bath scents which I do really love.
Pecan Pie Bites
This scent is probably my favourite from the collection! Smells just like a pecan pie and every time I smell it it gets me in the mood to bake something!
What’s your favourite scent at the moment?
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Recently I saw a post from Beth Sandland a while ago about the apps she used for blogging and Instagram and I thought this was an amazing i...
Recently I saw a post from Beth Sandland a while ago about the apps she used for blogging and Instagram and I thought this was an amazing idea! When I started blogging there really wasn't many apps that you could use for things like planning blog posts,
PLANOLY
This is the app that I usually use for planning my Instagram feed. There are quite a few apps out there now for this kind of thing but this is the one I have found I prefer to use.
CANVA
I have been using Canva for a few years now and it is the software I use to edit and create my blog headers and my post headers. I will admit that I usually prefer to use the desktop version as I find it easier and I'm usually working on my laptop when I need it, however my highlight covers on my Instagram were created through the app.
PS EXPRESS
PS Express is the app I will use the most to edit my photos for any Instagram food posts and also for any photos I use on my blog. There are so many apps around for photo editing and it really is a case of just finding one you like to use. I'm probably one of the only bloggers not using Lightroom but it's just not a software I enjoy using.
VSCO
VSCO is another photo editing app and is easy to save filters used on previous photos which is great for keeping a more put together Instagram feed, however is also great for just simple photo edits too which is what I mostly use it for I have had themes on my Instagram a couple times now and am currently enjoying just uploading whatever I want without worrying if it suits a certain theme.
Unfold
Unfold is an app that allows you to plan Instagram stories, most of the time I like the natural look of uploading a story as and when I want to using the Instagram app itself, however I will use Unfold if I am going to an event or on a holiday that I'm able to take photos at but want the stories to look a bit more put together.
AIRBRUSH
Alot of my blog photos and Instagram photos are taken on either my Iphone or a camera I've had for years I will usually use airbrush to blur the background so that the focus is on one part of the image. This can help to make your photos look like they were taken with a more professional camera which can naturally do this. I will also occasionally edit out any blemishes I have with this app too.
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