[Comfort Zone] is a brand I’ve heard of, but always in a spa capacity so I hadn’t gone out of my way to try any of their products. But, by chance, I had the luck of being offered a sample Day & Night kit to review and now I’m keen to try other products in … Continue reading
Author Archives: Katie Poole
Three days in Portland, Maine
Jeff and I recently went to the USA for a week around Easter to visit my family and friends in Massachusetts. While we were there, we decided to treat ourselves to a mini break in Portland, Maine, about a three hour drive from my mom’s house, for two nights. Here’s what we got up to … Continue reading
9 things to do in Rio de Janeiro
There are so many things to see and do in Rio, that when I was there I felt a bit overwhelmed by choice! But now I’m back in my cosy London flat and I’ve had a few months since the trip to reflect about what I loved and what really sticks out in my mind. If … Continue reading
CaudalĂe’s launch party for new Vinosource products
French skin care brand CaudalĂe launched several new products in their Vinosource range last week, and I’m excited to say I got to attend the UK launch party. Take a look at what happened on the night…Â Continue reading
Reviewing my French Beauty Buys: Darphin Intral Toner
During my French beauty skin care haul IÂ ended up buying only one toner: the Darphin Intral Toner. Continue reading
Reviewing my French Beauty Buys: Melvita Damask Rose Floral Water
I can’t believe it’s been a year since I went to Paris and bought all of these skin care beauties, but I’m still using them and have a fair few more left that I’d like to review! For today’s post let’s talk about Melvita’s Damask Rose Floral Water… Continue reading
Picture Diary: Primrose Hill & Camden Town
Spring is finally here! And while warmer weather is just around the corner, recently (while it was still winter) we had a gloriously sunny, blue sky day in London. Jeff and I took advantage with a walk from Camden up to Primrose Hill and back again, so I wanted to share with you my photo diary … Continue reading
Breakfast in the Parlour at London’s sketch
sketch has been on my list of restaurants to visit for several years now (since before I moved to London, in fact!), so recently while I was lusting over photos of the restaurant on Instagram and telling Jeff how much I wanted to get around to going to sketch one day but the dinner menu … Continue reading
Review: Melvita Rose+ Facial Oil
Facial oils have been a staple part of my routine ever since I met with Caroline Hirons over a year ago and she convinced me to start using them. Now I’m hooked and for every skin occasion – dehydrated, oily, irritated, tired, whatever! – I’ve got an oil to help me out. So I’m excited to say … Continue reading
What I Wore: styling a blazer without looking ‘corporate’
The other day I received a survey email from Topshop asking me all about blazers, when I wear them, etc. Apparently blazer jackets are going to be a trend item this spring, and I’ve already got two in my closet that I never wear. And I had two other ones till I donated them in February … Continue reading