With so many cruelty-free and vegan brands expanding their make-up ranges, and working towards changing the face of the beauty standards we've become accustomed to, there is no reason to still use well-known brands that test on animals or only cater to one demographic. After LUSH released their 40 shade range of naked foundations, concealers, highlighters and lipsticks, naturally their next step was...

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Now that its finally over, I can categorically state without any hesitation that 2019 was probably the worst year of my life. Despite the weeks and months that brought some wonderful people into my life, and the few snippets of objectively "good" days and events I experienced, never have I felt more grateful or excited to leave the last twelve months firmly in...

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Admission One - I almost titled this post "Here's What You Missed On Glee" because that's all my mind has been preoccupied with this summer. You can probably guess what's playing in the background as I sit in my living room finally updating my blog after an accidental 14 month hiatus. Admission Two - I'd be lying if I said the thought of...

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I seldom receive invitations to blogger events, never mind press preview invitations. Needless to say, when an e-invite to an exclusive preview of the Fenty Beauty Moroccan Spice collection at their Belfast pop-up pinged into my inbox, I squealed out loud with excitement. Northern Irish beauty gurus and Rihanna fans have eagerly anticipated the arrival of her deliciously diverse make-up range, as our...

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City breaks are great. (Great introduction Rachel, might as well conclude this post here and now!) They allow you to explore a city without becoming too familiar, to try new things and experience exciting, one of a kind locations, without taking them from granted like a two-week sunshine break to an all-inclusive hotel in the Mediterranean. Packing however, is not as much fun...

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