My Sentimental Heart

Whilst I've more or less settled into something of a solid everyday beauty routine over the last couple of years or so, it's always nice to switch things up every once in a while and try some new products. I don't usually tend to give into hype as far a new launches are concerned, but …

For me, the shift in seasons- as well as being a byword for changing colour combinations- is synonymous with investing in some fresh style essentials. I've already got my eye on a staple knit or two to snap up over the coming weeks, but with the imminent arrival of September, I've also got…

As we prepare to wave goodbye to August and start the inevitable slide into autumn, I'm already finding myself slightly bereft at the prospect of everything in the garden heading into hibernation mode for another year. As I've touched on in a couple of recent posts, this summer has been a …

Whilst these days I find myself window shopping less and less frequently, sometimes it's surprising what you can happen upon during the course of a chance lunchtime or post-work browse of the shops. Over the last couple of months, Marks and Spencer have really been knocking it out of the park …

Let’s be honest, there are few places in the heart of central London which could reasonably be called an oasis of calm- especially at the height of the summer holidays. Whilst I’ve been battling to make my way to and from the Tube amidst a hubbub of people, navigating spells of sweltering summer w…

If I'm being totally honest, there aren't all that many things which will get me out of bed early at the weekends, let alone earlier than I would usually be up and out of the house during the week. Brunch is perhaps the one obvious exception, but other than that I tend to prefer morphing i…

Whilst the majority of my wardrobe is essentially something which largely resembles a glorified jumble sale (i.e a complete mish mash of styles!), there are a handful of everyday essentials which I tend to reach for on a regular rotation- and which co-ordinate surprisingly well! I don't think …

Whilst there are countless new beauty bits and bobs being launched every week, a few weekends ago a very special temporary shop near Baker Street was the place to be if you wanted to get your hands on some of the most coveted samples in town. The brand in question? Glossier- that most coveted of U…

Taking a stroll along the South Bank is always a lovely activity in and of itself, and (as with most things in life!) one which is made infinitely more enjoyable with a generous portion or two of food thrown in for good measure. Nothing says summer quite like a spot of al-fresco eating, and the So…

If you look back at the first image which you posted on Instagram and compare it to your most recent upload, the chances are they are probably a world (and a couple of fancy filters) away from each other. Scrolling back through my profile, there’s been a definite shift away from selfies, as well a…

Another month down! Whilst it might not feel all that much like summer just at the moment, the weeks certainly are flying by, aren't they?! Scary stuff all things considered- and I'm sure I'm not the only one determined to make the most of the next few months before winter arrives and …

I don't know about you, but when I'm rushing to get out of the door and make it to the train station in the morning, I know there are certain beauty bits and bobs which it's entirely futile to try and get to grips with in a hurry. Whether it's winged eyeliner or trying to do someth…