This Christmas is one of the first Christmas’ that I won’t be spending abroad visiting my parents and for them, this will be one of the first Christmas’ that my family will be spending in the UK. So without the constraints of baggage allowance, Christmas presents have been far more fun to shop for! So when I had the chance to spend the evening with World Duty Free at Biza in Manchester Airport (Terminal 1), I lept at the opportunity and it’s safe to say that many Christmas presents were bought....

Beauty advent calendars are everywhere at the moment, and it can be really difficult to determine what type of thing you’re after. So when I got the opportunity to explore the L’Occitane Beauty Advent Calendar for 2018, I thought I’d break it down. In the spirit of reviews, I will name some products, but won’t specify what date they’re from - but spoiler alert!

A good few months ago, I blogged about my experience at brunch at the Tre Ciccio in Altrincham and I enjoyed it so much, I’ve been telling practically everyone about it! Since then, Tre Ciccio has spread its wings and recently opened a new location in Bramhall Village and I was very kindly invited to come over and try it!

With the sun disappearing, I’ve been switching up my skincare routine for products that really pack in the moisture. Whilst exfoliating products can be drying and require the use of a SPF, I find they’re the only way to keep my skin looking fresh and glowy yearlong – plus, they seriously help the absorption of oils and serums.