God’s Own Junkyard is filled with Neon Man Chris Bracey’s work and collection, and I’ve wanted to go ever since I saw his solo show at Scream Gallery in Soho. As a neon lover, God’s Own Junkyard is basically the end all be all of neon sign glory. It’s free to go, open weekends, and I genuinely … Continue reading
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Reviewing my French beauty buys: CaudalĂe Hand and Nail Cream
It’s been a few months now since I went beauty shopping in Paris, and during that time I’ve travelled elsewhere, picked up new beauty products, tried them out, and written some blog posts. However, I haven’t yet reviewed everything from that Parisian haul, and because I’ve been loving it so much lately today I want to … Continue reading
DIY: Making my own espadrilles with The Makery at John Lewis
My mom has always loved to sew, and when I was small I spent many hours playing under her sewing table while she crafted. I loved the afternoons we spent together at the fabric store, picking out materials and patterns for my school clothes and playtime costumes, and I always felt special when she took my creative … Continue reading
Reviewing my USA beauty buys: pharmacy buys
When I was in the USA IÂ did some (we all know that’s an understatement…) beauty shopping (you can read about that here!), and as part of that I found myself at CVS pharmacy. Here’s what I bought at the pharmacy, and what I think of each product… Continue reading
What I wore: Monki Chambray Shirt Dress
In September I’m heading to Madrid, and as part of my holiday shopping (yes, I’ve already begun, but mostly because I do the majority of my shopping online and wanted to make sure everything I need arrives in time/fits/is actually what I was expecting to receive when I put in my card details…) I’ve been … Continue reading
Review: Fragonard Bleu Riviera Eau de Toilette
A while back I travelled to Cannes for work, and while I was there I (understandably) fell in love with the coastline and views. I mean, how could I not? Blue skies, sandy beaches, a cooling breeze… so while waiting to board my flight back to London I had a cheeky poke about Duty Free to see … Continue reading
Beauty Shopping in the USA
You guys know I’m an American expat; born & raised in New England, currently living in old England. I’m also a beauty blogger who reads other beauty blogs. And every so often a blogger will rave about their USA shopping experience and I’ll think: Damn, that sounds awesome! Why did I not take advantage of all this beauty amazingness … Continue reading
My latest travel skin care favourites & routine
You guys, I think I’ve cracked it: my ideal (for me) skin care routine while traveling! I’ve been regularly travelling internationally for years now, and every time I fly I find my skin gets irritated and breaks out. But during my recent USA holiday I found a routine that seemed to keep everything in check… Continue reading
Juillet: My Little Road Trip Box
Bonjour Juillet! And hello, road trip dreams with this month’s My Little Box. Ever a wanderlust, there was no way I wasn’t going to love this box – I simply enjoy travelling and exploring far too much! And so, let’s get this journey started… Continue reading
Exploring Paris
It feels like ages ago now that I was in Paris, but I’ve finally got around to going through all the pictures I took (I know – I can’t believe it took me this long, either!)Â and I’m actually pretty pleased with what I captured. And so, outside of all the beauty shopping, here’s what Jeff … Continue reading