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The Everyday Look That Works for School Runs and Zoom Calls

Posted on June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 by jenny

Amidst the school drop-offs, shopping runs, online work meetings, and virtual get-togethers, we all look for ways to maintain our well-being and appearance. Managing your appearance shouldn’t add another layer of stress to your busy schedule. On the contrary, with a few practical tips, you can create an effortless everyday look that works both for…

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The Truth About Teeth Whitening: What You Need to Know

Posted on May 10, 2025 by jenny

Do you ever wish you could help everyone in your family enjoy the healthy, happy smiles that will give them all the confidence in the world? While it’s perfectly natural to feel this way, it’s also completely understandable if you just don’t know where to start. In this article, we’re going to take a closer…

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PJ Glamour: How to Look Effortlessly Chic While Staying Comfy

Posted on October 19, 2024October 20, 2024 by jenny

In an era marred by perpetual hustle-bustle, who wouldn’t love to flaunt a voguish outfit while enjoying the cosiness of their jammies? After all, isn’t the new-age mantra all about being comfortably chic? Then brace yourself for PJ glamour – the ultimate fashion trend dedicated to making you look effortlessly stylish while keeping your comfort…

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Why Regular Mole Checks Are Essential

Posted on October 1, 2024 by jenny

Moles are common skin growths that most people develop over their lifetime. While they are generally harmless, changes in their appearance can sometimes signal underlying skin issues, including skin cancer. Regular mole checks are a vital aspect of maintaining skin health, particularly when it comes to the early detection of potentially serious conditions. In this…

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5 Tips to Improve and Even Your Skin Tone

Posted on May 17, 2023 by jenny

Disclosure – this is a collaborative post The skin is the largest organ in the body and is constantly exposed to various external factors such as UV radiation, pollution, and harsh weather conditions. As a result, the skin is prone to issues such as uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, and discoloration. These issues can hurt one’s…

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5 hair care tips for Autumn

5 hair care tips for Autumn

Posted on September 10, 2017September 21, 2019 by jenny

Photo by Dan Gold on Unsplash Today I was actually cold! As much as I love Autumn, and it’s pretty much my favourite month, I wasn’t quite as prepared for the change in temperature that we experienced today. It’s been damp, cold and windy and I didn’t like it. This evening we put the heating on and I…

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Orla Kiely beauty haul

Posted on March 29, 2016March 4, 2019 by jenny

A couple of weeks ago I picked up some lovely Orla Kiely items in Boots and I’ve been wanting to share them here for a while. Since we’re away for a few days and I’ve been using them all, I thought it was a good opportunity to tell you about them. I love Orla Kiely…

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What I’ve been using – Klorane Nettle Shampoo

Posted on February 1, 2014January 31, 2014 by jenny

A couple of days ago I shared with you my handbag essentials, brilliant Rescue Cream and Balm. I enjoyed writing that post as I’m beginning to enjoy trying out new beauty products, so today I have something else to share – Klorane Nettle Shampoo, a deeply cleansing formula for those prone to oiliness. This gentle, effective treatment…

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My handbag essentials

Posted on January 18, 2014 by jenny

Last weekend my husband very kindly made me a cupboard for my handbags. I have a lovely collection of Orla Kiely bags and although I pretty much use the same one every day I wanted somewhere to keep them all. My handbag is voluminous to say the least. It has to hold lots of things…

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