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Is it time to pack away your “big winter coat?”

Is it time to pack away your “big winter coat?”

Ok so don’t take my word for gospel, this is more about manifesting warmth rather than the weather reports being totally accurate (although FYI the 14 day weather report does say it’ll stay above 10 degrees…) BUT I do feel like it may be time to pack...
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EVERYTHING ON OUR BEAUTY RADAR RIGHT NOW…

EVERYTHING ON OUR BEAUTY RADAR RIGHT NOW…

From the latest launches, hottest brands, TikTok hypes and backstage saviours, this is the beauty news to know this month. BUTTER SKIN IS WHAT WE WANT. YES REALLY. We’ve moved on from the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic, ‘butter skin’ is the new...
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HOW I MANAGE MY PERIORAL DERMATITIS

HOW I MANAGE MY PERIORAL DERMATITIS

I’ve always had sensitive, dry skin but about 18 months ago I filmed a project for a job we were doing. It involved putting on a moisturiser, washing it off, putting it on, washing it off (about 7 times) just to get the shot/transition right. The moisturiser in...
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SAM’S SPRING PURCHASES

SAM’S SPRING PURCHASES

After what feels like an exceptionally long winter, we’ve almost made it to spring. As I write, it’s occurred to me that I haven’t seen a ray of sunshine for at least 10 days – so I feel very much in need of a dose of escapism. With spring on the horizon,...
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I hope you have this key item in your wardrobe

I hope you have this key item in your wardrobe

A white t-shirt is just so much more than, umm, a white t-shirt. It can pull your wardrobe together in a way that nothing else can. It can make an outfit more relaxed, and can somehow always fill that gap when you don’t know what else would work when you are...
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2025’s 3 BIGGEST SKINCARE TRENDS

2025’s 3 BIGGEST SKINCARE TRENDS

Buzzy ingredients, hardworking formulations and next-gen tech mean the world of skincare is always evolving. But what buzzwords will you be hearing about this year? Stay on top of your game with our guide… Biomimetic Peptides: Peptides aren’t new. In fact...
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THE HOUSE RENO SURVIVAL KIT

THE HOUSE RENO SURVIVAL KIT

There are a certain things that have been vital when it comes to living through a house reno during winter, and so I thought I’d create this rather niche post, for anyone else embarking on doing house work to refer back to. Mainly because this is the kind of...
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THE CHICEST HIGH STREET HOMEWARE ON THE INTERNET

THE CHICEST HIGH STREET HOMEWARE ON THE INTERNET

Guys, I have a problem. I am so far away from setting a pretty table and hosting people, let alone relaxing in a comfy bed and watching TV. I don’t even have a roof (argh) but all I seem to do is ‘add to basket’ pretty interiors. Here’s what I...
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SAM’S HOUSE RENO DIARIES: PART 2

SAM’S HOUSE RENO DIARIES: PART 2

OK, apologies if you’ve been waiting around for the next instalment of my reno journey. Turns out that IRL, it’s not quite as quick as ‘tap to transforms’ on all of these house instagram accounts. Who’d have thunk it. So I last left you...
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HOW TO KEEP *PROPERLY* WARM WHEN IT’S FREEZING

HOW TO KEEP *PROPERLY* WARM WHEN IT’S FREEZING

Ok it’s cold. Like properly, bitterly cold. I hate nothing more than being cold. So every day, under whatever outfit I choose to wear, I am layered up. TO. THE. MAX. I don’t leave home without tights under my jean and a thermal top under my t shirt....
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episode 8: join us for 30 hours in Sweden with Volvo

episode 8: join us for 30 hours in Sweden with Volvo

Being flown to Sweden to test drive the new Volvo XC90 was not on our bingo card for 2025 but we were SO.HERE.FOR.IT!! It was the escape we didn’t know we needed, to learn more about the car we didn’t know we needed. But now we NEED it. And we think you...
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HOW TO HAVE A CALM CHRISTMAS

HOW TO HAVE A CALM CHRISTMAS

‘Tis the season for too much socialising, festive days out, trying to create magical memories while balancing work, play, nativities, whatsapp groups and class gifts – add to that a week of all consuming family time that you may not be used to, cooking,...
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CYBER WEEK – THE BEST OF THE FASHION SALES

CYBER WEEK – THE BEST OF THE FASHION SALES

Cyber week is overwhelming, Black Friday is overwhelming. The run up to Christmas is overwhelming!! So we wanted to make things a little easier, and narrow down the selection of clothes & accessories that are on sale now. Remember, you are only buying what you...
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