L`Oreal – Miss Manga Punky

 
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Sunday Tittle Tattle: My First Mother’s Day

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Today is my first ever mother’s day. I really hope that the baby has organised something special, what with all of the free time she has! Ha. Joking aside, I can’t actually believe that it’s mother’s day and I’m a mum. I used to sit and daydream about what it would feel like and whether it would ever happen to me (it took ages and ages, you can read a bit about it here) and now here I am with the most incredible little human by my side. Each day I think that it wouldn’t be possible to love her any more than I do and then the next day I feel overwhelmed all over again. I’m surprised that my heart hasn’t burst!

It makes me look at mums with a fresh perspective; especially my own mum. I mean, if this is how I feel now, eight months in, what must it be like thirty-odd years down the line? I worry about the baby ever leaving my side – I wake up in a cold sweat sometimes when I’ve been having a particularly vivid little what-if session before bed – so how can mums possibly cope when their kids go to school, or set off hiking in Peru for a year or (ahem) decide to become a model and fly around the world on their own and not really tell anyone their whereabouts? It must be absolutely hellish.

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So happy mother’s day; I feel incredibly lucky and extremely privileged to both be a mum and have a mum of my own and I try to remember to be grateful for every moment. If I can be even a fraction as good at mumming as my own mum is then I’ll be pretty content. (I think that “mumming” might actually be some sort of rudimentary pantomime acting, but – if it is – I’d like to be good at that too. You never know when you might be called upon to perform a mime. It pays to be prepared.)

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Anyway, soppy stuff over: I have to go and look at Malm chests on the IKEA website. My storage situation has gone beyond ridiculous – I’m keeping my knickers in the baby’s room and my vests are hanging in the bathroom cupboard!

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Jo Malone Poppy & Barley Cologne 2019

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Jo Malone Poppy & Barley Cologne 2019

As someone who more than enjoys the slightly chillier days of Autumn, it will come of little surprise that I am already planning both my wardrobe and beauty routine for the coming months, and I more than have a contender for my fragrance of the season in Jo Malone Poppy & Barley Cologne.

For those who are eagle-eyed amongst us, you may actually recall Jo Malone Poppy & Barley Cologne from the English Fields collection of 2018? Well for anyone who fell hard the first time around for its light and delectable notes, the good news is that it is back to stay as a permanent fixture of the Jo Malone line up.

If like myself you aren’t a huge fan of spice lead scents and want something soft, comforting and dare I say cosy like a giant knitted blanket, then Jo Malone Poppy & Barley Cologne could be the very scent you have been searching for. It is light, floral and yet thanks to the slightly oaty trail of Barley it feels fitting for the season of crunchy leaves and layered clothing. Speaking of layers, Jo Malone Poppy & Barley Cologne does partner well with just about every existing Jo Malone cologne you can imagine; in the spirit of counting down to Halloween, I have of course been adding a spritz or too alongside Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir.

Jo Malone Poppy & Barley Cologne 2019

The issue with writing about fragrance is that a screen can never truly portray exactly how it smells or settles on the skin, regardless of how many punchy adjectives I may fit in a paragraph. However in the instance of Jo Malone Poppy & Barley Cologne is that it is entirely agreeable and I do believe that you would be hard pushed to not like it. It is safe yet special at the same time and that is a space rarely occupied by any fragrance.

“When I smell Poppy & Barley I am taken to the heart of an English meadow during the harvest.

It’s the end of every summer when the fields are a sea of gold and I picture lively light poppies moving and dancing in the breeze.” – CELINE ROUX, HEAD OF GLOBAL FRAGRANCE

If you can imagine the crispness of the air when the leaves are slowly browning and your sudden need for a scarf, yet the sun is still in the sky and it doesn’t quite feel like Winter will be rearing its head anytime soon and you have Jo Malone Poppy & Barley Cologne. It is sweet thanks to a ripe and altogether juicy note of Blackcurrant, delicately floral and slightly powdery with a fresh, heart note of Poppy (enhanced by rose and violet) and yet it has an almost savoury twinge, due to the addition of the cereal-like note of Barley.

Jo Malone Poppy & Barley Cologne will be launching soon – link.

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Valentine’s Day: Pink & Purple Sweetheart

 
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This video tutorial was created by Meredith Jessica. To see more of her amazing looks, check out her Idea Gallery Profile,  blog and YouTube channel

Valentine’s Day is the one day dedicated to romance, even your makeup needs a romantic look to it.  This charming and subtle look from Meridith Jessica, a.k.a. Pigments and Palettes, is the ideal look for the most romantic day of the year. Ideal for anytime, this sweet look is one that you will wear over and over again. So whether you are planning a night with your significant other, or just planning to spend time with friends, make sure you pamper yourself this Valentine’s Day with a look is sure to be one that will capture the hearts of everyone around you.

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Face:

  • Anastasia Beverly Hills Illumin8 Bronzer (Amazon) (Sephora) (Nordstrom)
  • Sephora Colorful Blush (Amazon) (Sephora)
  • Revlon ColorStay Mineral Highlighting Powder (Amazon) (eBay)

Eyes:

  • Lime Crime Eyeshadow Helper (Amazon) (eBay)
  • NYX Eyeshadow Base – White (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Corrupt (Pan Version | Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Cupcake (Pan Version | Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Sensuous (Pan Version | Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Shimma Shimma (Pan Version | Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Twilight (Pan Version | Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Vanilla Bean (Pan Version | Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Gel Liner – Cottontail (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Makeup Geek Gel Liner – Immortal (Makeup Geek Store)
  • NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil – Milk (Makeup Geek Store)
  • NYX Fabulous Lashes – Gorgeous (Amazon) (eBay)

Lips:

  • Elizabeth Arden Lip Pencil – Plum Rose (eBay)
  • Lancome Color Design Lipstick – Vintage Rose (Amazon) (eBay) (Sephora) (Nordstrom)
  • GOSH Light n’ Shine Lip Glaze – #03 (eBay)

Tools:

  • MAC 217 Brush (Amazon) (eBay) (Macy’s) (Nordstrom)

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