Keeping the Winter Blues at Bay

If you find yourself unrecognisable as soon as the clocks go back, you are not alone. As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, I become increasingly hermit-like.

Sustainability is Sexy

In the age of Whole Foods, over nine non-dairy milk alternatives, vegan meats, and cashew cheese, it’s about time the movement of veganism merged with that of the fashion world.

Top Tips For Nail Care

We’ve got the top tips and tricks to ensure your keeping your claws in tip top condition…

Top Health & Wellness Questions Answered by a Nutritionist

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]his week we caught up with founder of Wiseater Nutrition Shannon McCarthy – Williams. Shannon’s initial interest for nutrition was sparked when suffering from cystic acne forced her to look more closely at her diet and how this can affect and improve your mind, body and mental health. Fast forward a few years, Shannon is now a qualified Nutritionist who works with a range of clients to help them achieve optimum health and nutrition.

A Facialist’s Skin Routine

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]H[/eltd_dropcaps]ave you ever wondered how the experts look after their skin? Meet Victoria Partridge-Brown, renowned for her honest and down to earth approach as a Facial Specialist and Beauty Therapist. She has over 19 years’ experience in the industry and a dedicated following from all over Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties, that flock to benefit from her healing hands! Working from her salon and secret retreat ‘The Lavender Room’, Victoria brings bespoke and meticulous facial treatments to people who feel lost in the overwhelming world of beauty counters & salons. Here she tells us the secret to glowing skin and what products really deliver… 

6 Life Lessons For Those Who Overthink Everything

Whenever I’m feeling a bit burnt out or overwhelmed, the fear inevitably starts to set in and I swiftly begin to fall down the worry well. If you’re a chronic overthinker like me, you will know first hand how much of a vicious cycle it can be, how it can leave you feeling anxious and full of dread. I’ve found myself getting lost in my own thoughts again recently and it made me realise just how difficult it can be to break the cycle. But, I’ve started doing a few things recently that have helped me to feel a little more at ease when that all too familiar feeling starts to take hold. So today’s post is all about 6 life lessons for those who overthink everything.

How To Keep your Skin Fresh

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]I[/eltd_dropcaps]t’s a well-known fact that clear skin is elusive, troublesome and takes a lot of work. Whether you’re administering a time-consuming skincare ritual every morning and night or you’re covering any awkward spots with concealer and makeup, there’s no easy solution to having a fresh face. However, there’s a few things you can do to try and help clear up the underlying issues that cause spots and acne. Check out some of our fresh skin remedies and implement some long-term strategies to keep yourself glowing.

What is the correct order of applying skincare products?

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]kincare is great, isn’t it? All those lotions and potions in the bathroom cabinet or on your vanity scream self care, and the endless options make your eyes water with excitement. But it can also be hard with all the different products and ingredients, exfoliators, toners, vitamin C and retinoids, morning and evening moisturisers, it’s like a complex game of Jenga. It’s important to make sure you apply your products in the correct order to prevent them from not working or worse, irritating your skin.

So what is the right order of applying skincare products? Let’s start with the morning…

Make Your Next Trip A Lot Easier With These 3 Phone Hacks

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hanks to my busy schedule, I don’t get to travel a lot. But, when I do travel, I always work to make the most out of the experience. From all my adventures around the world and across the country, I have learned a few phone hacks that make travelling a lot easier. So, if you are embarking on an adventure soon, here are some tried and proven hacks from my travels that I hope you can use. Bon Voyage!