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Five Piece French Wardrobe – A challenge

Five Piece French Wardrobe – A challenge

image source; one | two | three I’ve reached a crossroads where I’m starting to feel like I’m at saturation point. I’ve bought enough tops, dresses, skirts and shoes to last a lifetime. Given that it’s hard to “drop” by the shops and not leave without wanting something, I know I can’t be alone (at least I hope I’m not!). So, with much trepidation, I’ve decided to embark on a new challenge, adhering to the rules of the five-piece French wardrobe. Yes, you read right. Five pieces, one season (I’m talking A/W here, for those wondering). This coming from the…

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Packing for a long weekend away

Packing for a long weekend away

It was a *little* last minute, but I’m currently en route to Wellington to spend a long weekend (and my birthday weekend at that) with my family. It’s a short and sweet trip; five days and four nights away from home, though I’m hoping that I’ve finally managed to nail the whole process of packing light. I’m only taking a small carry-on suitcase and my Cuyana tote, which should at least help to keep the contents of my suitcase to a minimum. The only thing that really could have held me back? The fact that I had to account for…

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January Beauty Favourites

January Beauty Favourites

How is it almost February already? I mean, it feels like this month was over in the blink of an eye. I’m always left feeling a little surprised and a little perplexed when we reach the end of the month; when did the days creep up on me so suddenly? What have I spent the last four weeks doing? Well, I know in part that I’ve spent the last month loving the above products. I’ve been changing up my beauty and skincare routine, and discovering a few new favourites along the way – some surprising, some not at all, and…

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The Panda flat

The Panda flat

Charlotte Olympia panda flats January has been pretty quiet on the shopping front. No notable purchases; and actually, there’s really only one to speak of, these quirky velvet panda flats from Charlotte Olympia (I just couldn’t resist). With less than one week left until my birthday, I sorta figured, why not #treatyoself?

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Cheap & Cheerful

Cheap & Cheerful

I’ve gone on a little bit of a budget beauty spree as of late – I’ve hit the virtual shopping shelves of BeautyJoint and iHerb, as well as dropping into my local Priceline ‘on the regular’. While I am quick to splash out on some Charlotte Tilbury, or pick up a few designer lipsticks, there’s no beating the thrill of finding something which is just as good on the cheaper end of the scale. You’ll probably notice a bit of a theme – I do love a good neutral-toned eyeshadow or an almost nude pink lipstick. I picked up a…

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