Fashion and Lifestyle

Hi guys, it has been a while!  I'm currently in isolation and can no longer use the excuse of being too busy to update my blog. Recently I've been obssessed with looking at homeware and wanting to make my flat more homely/aesthetically pleasing. So here are my favourite homeware brands: H&M Home I only recently discovered H&M Home and I am obsessed! They have a huge range of products including candles, dishes, storage baskets, bedding and more. Their pricing is also reasonable. I ordered  this gorgeous vase  which I plan to put dried flowers into and also  two glazed stoneware bowls . These are both out of stock currently but what I love about H&M is that you can get a notification when the product you want comes back in stock. Matalan Now you might think this is a really random one but Matalan have such cute, cheap homeware products. I found this out through many homeware bloggers and when I checked out their website I couldn't believe it! They have so m...

Hi guys, welcome back to my blog!  For this weeks post I thought I would share with you all my skincare routine and my favourite products. I love trying out new items but I have fairly sensitive, acne prone skin, as well as this I have dry patches but a very oily T zone, so I find it a nightmare trying to find the perfect routine. Morning Boots Tea Tree and Witch Hazel Charcoal Face Wash £5 I usually shower every morning and I wash my face with this from Boots. I have tried out a lot of tea tree face washes but find that they can dry me out and leave my skin a bit red, however this works a treat on me. I massage this onto my wet face and neck for at least 1 minute, leaving my skin feeling clean and smooth. The charcoal draws out deep impurities and excess oil without over drying your skin. Mario Badescu Aloe Vera Toner £13.50 Once I am out of the shower I use this Mario Badescu aloe vera toner. It is suitable for dry and sensitive skin and is alcohol free. I love this toner as it i...

Hi guys, I hope you're all doing well! I can't believe we've been in lockdown for 3 months now, it feels like forever since I was last at work. For this weeks blog post I thought I would share some of my favourite Netflix series which are binge worthy. I don't know about everyone else but I have probably spent about 60% of my time in lockdown on the couch scrolling through Netflix. 1. White Lines - 10 episodes I recently watched this with my flatmate, finishing it in two nights, it was so addictive. White Lines centres around the main character - Zoe who travels to Ibiza after the body of her brother is discovered. Zoe decides to stay in Ibiza and investigates all of his friends to find out what happened after he went missing 20 years ago. It is a mystery thriller and if you are into plot twists then this is definitely for you. 2. Too Hot to Handle - 9 episodes I'm slightly embarrassed to say that this series was watched in one sitting! If you enjoy watching Love Is...

We're currently on day 53 of lockdown and I don't know about anyone else but I have done a ridiculous amount of online shopping. You know its bad when even your flatmate finds it bad. During this time though I think a lot of us forget about local businesses that are struggling, so I thought I'd list some here that are still offering their services. 1. The Nail Gal (@thenailgaledinburgh) The Nail Gal are currently offering stick on nails where you can choose your shape, length, colour and nail art that you would like. Each kit includes a spare pair of nails, an acetone wipe, a nail file and nail glue. They range from £18 for plain colour/glitter/foil to £25 for more intricate patterns such as marble. 2. Nails by Lindsay (@nailsbylindsayy) Lindsay is fully qualified and works at Karmen Li Beauty in Morningside. She is also currently offering custom press-on nails. Each set includes the custom nails, a nail file, a cuticle pusher, nail prep wipe, sticky tabs, nail gl...

It's been a while since I've posted on here - life was so busy before Coronavirus but I've finally sat down and felt motivated to write a new blog post. During these times I find it so difficult to keep a routine when there is limited things to do and it can make me feel demotivated and run down. Here's a list of things you can do to keep yourself busy: 1. Youtube home workouts I came across the channel  POPSUGAR fitness when looking for beginners workouts and they have some great content! Their workouts are actually for beginners as well - it was hard but manageable and I felt great for doing it. 2. Going for a walk Although it may seem pointless for some, going for a daily one hour walk is a good way to get into a routine - try and go at the same time each day. It will help you sleep better at night and even if that is the only thing you do that day then at least you have managed to keep active. 3. Try a new recipe This is the perfect time to try out some ...

After living in Edinburgh for over three years and barely doing anything 'touristy', I decided this year to take advantage of the free tourist attractions. I have listed my top five places that I love to go to time and time again. The advantage of many of these places is that they change throughout the year. For example the National Galleries have lots of different exhibitions, displays and events on all year round. 1. Royal Botanic Garden The gardens are located on  Arboretum Place, which is only a ten minute bus ride from the city centre. It is free entry all year around but if you would like to visit the Glasshouses then entry is £7 for adults. This is by far my favourite place to visit no matter what the time of year is, its so relaxing to walk around such beautiful scenery and there is also a shop and cafe where you can get a nice hot drink if you're feeling the cold.  2. Scottish National Gallery The Scottish National Gallery is located on the Mound right in...